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Baker Court utilities and Beach Drive stormwater

Summary

A $181,825.93 change order adds stormwater work to the Baker Court project to stop flooding at the east cul-de-sac. Residents questioned the funding source and why the city is cutting into the brand-new Beach Drive road.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Adds $181,825.93 to the project, paid from the infrastructure surtax since SRF loans don't cover stormwater unless it conflicts with water/sewer lines.

✅Who benefits

Baker Court residents at the eastern cul-de-sac who've dealt with localized flooding.

⚠️Who could be affected

Motorists on newly paved Beach Drive, which will need to be cut for the storm sewer installation.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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