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City outlines marina repair timeline and active FEMA appeal; dredging and dock work could take 18–24 months

Sanford City Commission · March 24, 2026
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Staff told commissioners the marina repair program — including dock replacements and dredging permitting — is underway, the city’s FEMA appeal is due April 16, 2026 with a decision expected in May, and the permitting and permitting coordination across many agencies could take 18–24 months.

Sanford staff updated the commission on the marina recovery program, reporting an active FEMA appeal related to a terminated insurance assessment and a multi‑year permitting effort ahead for dock replacements and dredging.

City staff said the city took over marina management in May 2022 and that Hurricane Ian in September 2022 severely damaged the facility. The city received a termination memorandum from BMO (insurer/adjuster) in late summer 2025 and filed an appeal; staff reported…

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