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Harbor Heights residents urge delay of steep dredging assessment; commissioners pause increase

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners · July 16, 2025
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Summary

Harbor Heights homeowners opposed a proposed jump in the waterway MSBU to fund a $1.39 million spot‑dredge project, citing poor outreach and uncertain scope; commissioners voted to keep the current $300 rate and schedule additional workshops and outreach.

Residents of Harbor Heights testified at length July 16 against a proposed spot‑dredging assessment that would have raised the annual waterway MSBU from about $300 to $775 per ERU to fund a 5‑year loan for an estimated $1,392,000 project.

Public Works staff presented engineering and cost estimates: an estimated 6,601 cubic yards of material to be removed, engineering $100,000 and dredging $1,292,000. Staff noted a FEMA claim of about $460,000 had been submitted but was not guaranteed. The Harbor Heights…

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