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Resident urges spreading bridge-related costs across years as Army Corps permit may delay work
Summary
During public comment, George Casas urged commissioners to consider delaying some expenditures and spreading tax increases over multiple years because Army Corps permitting and a multi-phase construction schedule could extend the timeline to 30 months or longer.
During the public-comment period, resident George Casas told commissioners he supported infrastructure work but urged caution on near-term tax increases tied to bridge projects.
"I know we're trying to do pay as you go, which is why we're increasing our taxes," Casas said. He asked the commission to consider the Army Corps' permitting timeline and suggested spreading expenditures across multiple tax years to reduce annual increases on homeowners.
Casas also asked whether boat traffic would be allowed under the Sample Road bridge while work is underway and whether state funding for nearby Hillsborough water main work could reduce local costs. Commissioners and staff responded that boat access would be limited during some phases, that a barge will be used for staging, and that permitting timelines make multi-year budgeting reasonable to consider.
