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Commission approves $10M stormwater funding, hires new director to lead recovery and mitigation
Summary
The commission approved a $10 million FY2025 budget amendment for stormwater infrastructure repairs and restoration and learned the county offered the stormwater director job to Ben Quartermaine. Board also adjusted priorities for stormwater projects and asked staff for public reporting on delays and project sequencing.
The Sarasota County Board approved budget amendment B2025‑56 on July 8 to appropriate $10 million for stormwater system infrastructure maintenance, repair and restoration.
Public Works Director Spencer Anderson told the board the funds will be applied to a prioritized list of stormwater repairs that includes Donna Bay (phases 2 and 3), Phillippi Creek projects, roadway flood mitigation…
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