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Commission backs $177,482 payment for Whitney/Wolford intersection work over lone dissent
Summary
After debate, the commission approved additional funding (approximately $177,482) for the Whitney Road and Wolford Road intersection project tied to relocation of a reclaimed-water main; one commissioner opposed, saying the county'initiated changes caused unnecessary city costs.
The Largo City Commission on April 7 voted 6-1 to approve additional funding for relocation of a city reclaimed-water main at the Whitney Road and Wolford Road intersection, authorizing up to roughly $177,482 in a joint project with Pinellas County.
Background and debate
Commissioner (voice 22) argued the project was unnecessary and criticized prior county decisions that required the city to move its reclaimed-water line. "This was a boneheaded project to begin with," the commissioner said and moved to disapprove additional funding; that motion received no second. Staff described a history of infrastructure conflicts with county projects and said the city has had to coordinate relocations previously.
A motion to approve the additional funding passed 6-1 after discussion about past cost increases and coordination with county work. The approved amount appears in motions as $177,482 (agenda text noted amounts in that range). The record shows one recorded 'opposed' vote; the commission did not table the item.
What the vote means
Approval allows the joint project to proceed with the relocation and associated payments for the city's reclaimed-water main. Commissioners expressed frustration with project scope and intergovernmental coordination but concluded the work should continue.
Next steps
Staff will proceed with the joint project agreement and coordinate with county partners on construction sequencing and cost allocation.
