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City officials say FDOT funding boost clears way for major Boynton Beach Boulevard utility work
Summary
City staff told the commission that Florida Department of Transportation funding for Boynton Beach Boulevard utility relocations increased substantially after staff advocacy; the agenda also included related easement, landscaping, and museum-management amendments tied to the boulevard project.
Presiding official (Speaker 1) told the City Commission that work to relocate utilities for the Boynton Beach Boulevard (State Road 804) improvements has new state funding after staff advocacy. The official said the city originally expected about $1,200,000 from FDOT but later secured what he described as “probably about $44,300,000.0” following staff efforts, crediting Keith Weber in utilities for negotiating the increase.
Why it matters: Infrastructure funding determines whether FDOT’s roadwork can proceed with coordinated utility relocations. Delays or…
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