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Commission confronts huge cleanup estimate for Shaves Lake; staff narrow focus to upland remediation
Summary
A consultant estimated $135 million to fully remediate Shaves Lake; city staff said they will instead seek a targeted upland cleanup to preserve open‑space credit, estimate $10–15 million, pursue CRA partnership and grants, and seek DEP/Broward County clarity.
Commissioners pressed staff on remediation options for Shaves Lake after the city informed the commission of a consultant figure to fully remediate the 35‑acre site. City staff said the consultant's full‑cleanup estimate was about $135,000,000 but emphasized that staff had asked the consultant to refine numbers to focus on upland areas only — roughly 2–2.5 acres — which staff estimate could be addressed for about $10–$15 million.
City Manager Dr. Earl explained the difference between cleaning…
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