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Fort Gates Ferry advocates press county for submerged‑land lease, repairs and estimates; board directs surveys and contractor quotes
Summary
Public advocates pressed Putnam County to resolve submerged‑land lease and repair landings at Fort Gates Ferry. The board directed staff to obtain surveys, easement language, submerged‑land lease info, and contractor cost estimates, and to produce a written checklist of legal steps.
Public speakers urged the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners to resolve long‑standing issues around the Fort Gates Ferry landing, including title questions, submerged‑land lease status with the state, and repair costs for damaged landings.
Travis Roberts, who spoke during public comment, said the ferry’s prior lease was cut short after the 2017 hurricane and urged restoration and repair of the landings. "I called Tallahassee... they said it was definitely Putnam County and they had talked to him about what they needed to…
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