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Utility board recommends council consider interlocal agreement to serve Jones Loop corridor; recommendation passes 3–1
Summary
The Punta Gorda Utility Advisory Board voted 3–1 Nov. 24 to recommend that City Council approve an interlocal utility agreement with Charlotte County to expand service into the Jones Loop corridor, allowing Punta Gorda temporary access to up to 500,000 gallons per day from the regional water supply and authorizing developer‑funded extensions. Members raised concerns about long‑term obligations and sewer capacity.
The Punta Gorda Utility Advisory Board on Nov. 24 recommended that City Council approve an interlocal utility agreement with Charlotte County to allow Punta Gorda to serve a portion of the Jones Loop corridor and support near‑airport commercial and light industrial projects.
Utilities Director Tom Spencer told the board the interlocal would allow the city to share pool water from the Peace River Regional Water Supply Authority and, if needed for the specific development, use up to 500,000 gallons per day. Spencer said the city currently could buy water from the authority at an…
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