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Commission authorizes notice period for two unsolicited stormwater proposals for Melrose Manor and Riverland
Summary
After staff and applicants presented design-build proposals for large neighborhood stormwater projects, the commission agreed to publish statutory notice for a public competition (minimum 21 days) and pursue next steps; commissioners emphasized speed to reduce flood risk while preserving competitive process.
Fort Lauderdale commissioners directed staff May 5 to move forward with public notice for two unsolicited proposals to deliver neighborhood-scale stormwater infrastructure in Melrose Manor and Riverland. The items come after staff discovery of utility conflicts that set back city design and would otherwise delay construction by roughly a year.
Public Works Director Brad Kaine told commissioners the design is approximately 60% complete and that recent conflicts (notably with utility…
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