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Council reviews Bayfront layout and budgets as costs climb; staff to refine plan
Summary
City staff showed three Bayfront layout and budget options ranging roughly $776,000–$1.02 million; council asked for refinements on restroom siting, materials and FEMA reimbursement before selecting a design to bid.
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — City staff presented three conceptual budgets for the Bayfront project on Feb. 25, showing total cost estimates that varied with design choices and materials. The initial approved layout came in at about $1,021,914 using the staff assumptions; an alternate pavilion-focused layout was roughly $776,000. Staff noted adding glass roll-down storm shutters would add roughly $160,000 plus engineering costs.
Project scope and costs: Carl Benj, lead planner, explained proposed…
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