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Council accepts demolition grant for Barracuda Bay but bars demolition until legal issues are resolved
Summary
Council accepted a $221,750 Solid Waste Authority reimbursement grant for Barracuda Bay demolition but passed a motion prohibiting demolition or removal of water‑park amenities until the city prevails in related litigation; public commenters urged caution and expressed anger about water bills and development.
The Riviera Beach City Council voted March 4 to accept a Phase‑2 cleanup and beautification grant of $221,750 from the Solid Waste Authority for demolition work at Barracuda Bay Water Park, but added a council condition blocking demolition of Barracuda Bay structures until the city "prevails" in pending litigation.
Staff described the agreement as a reimbursement grant that the city would only draw on after demolition and related work were performed. Residents and council members raised legal and procedural…
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