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Residents say contractor left streets and yards damaged; city says contractor is bonded and work continues
Summary
Two Madeira Beach residents told the commission Harbor Construction's work after recent storms left yards, driveways and drains damaged; staff said Harbor remains on the job, additional engineering is under way, liquidated damages are being assessed and staff will contact the residents directly.
Two Madeira Beach residents used the commission’s public‑comment period on June 10 to describe widespread property damage and ongoing drainage failures tied to a city‑managed flood mitigation project carried out by Harbor Construction.
"They completely destroyed our neighborhood, ruined our yards, sprinklers, sod, rock, driveways," John Scott said, listing ongoing problems and saying water now reaches his front door after rain. He told the commission he has spoken with staff and will pursue legal remedies if repairs are not completed.
Robert Stolman, another resident from West Parsley, handed printed photos to the clerk and described weeds and grass growing in streets where work remains incomplete. Both residents urged quicker action and repairs.
Public works director Megan Weeper told the commission that Harbor Construction has not abandoned the job, that the contractor is replacing curbs that are not draining properly, and that additional engineering has been requested. "We are waiting for that to come back," she said, and staff expects paving within a few weeks. She added that the contractor is bonded and that the city has contacted the bonding company. Staff also said liquidated damages were being assessed at $1,000 per day since the contract expiration date was missed in April.
City attorney confirmed the city is pursuing a legal, documented path — including communications with the contractor and the bonding company — and said there is a mediation process in an unrelated matter currently underway. Commissioners asked that staff reach out directly to the residents who spoke; the mayor and staff agreed to follow up.
Why it matters: Residents described safety and quality‑of‑life impacts from unfinished streets, failed drains and dust. The city said it is documenting issues, coordinating additional engineering reviews, and has financial remedies available under the contractor’s performance bond and liquidated damages provisions.
Next steps: Staff will continue biweekly coordination with the contractor and the city attorney; staff said it will contact the speaking residents directly and pursue bond or contract remedies if necessary.
