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Longwood commissioners discuss charter changes to allow up to $150 million for public-safety projects and possible bond referendum
Summary
City commissioners weighed proposed charter amendments to raise debt thresholds to cover an estimated $150 million in water, fire and police facilities and discussed placing a general-obligation bond before voters; staff will draft ordinance language for further review.
City commissioners on Feb. 16 discussed proposed charter amendments that would modify Longwood's debt-restriction thresholds and allow the city to pursue up to $150 million in public‑safety‑related projects over a roughly 10‑year horizon, staff said.
City Manager Will said staff evaluated likely projects — including a new or refurbished water plant, replacement of two fire stations and a police headquarters — and used a conservative building cost assumption of about $1,000 per square foot to reach an approximate $150,000,000 figure. Finance Director (speaker 14) told the commission the planning horizon for those projects is roughly 10 years.
Commissioner McMillan proposed drafting charter language that would…
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