St. Armands/Lido utility undergrounding
Summary
Another procedural step toward assessing property owners to bury utilities on St. Armands and Lido Key; an online cost-lookup tool is planned before any final vote.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
No assessments imposed yet; costs per parcel to be determined via a methodology consultant.
St. Armands and Lido Key property owners would gain storm-resilient undergrounded utilities.
Those owners would pay the assessments, potentially substantial ones.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission (Regular) - Jul 20, 2026
The city took the first formal steps toward burying overhead utilities on the barrier islands — a consultant agreement and up to $8M in interim financing. Residents there lost power for days to weeks after the 2024 hurricanes; final assessments (~$10,000 per parcel discussed) and construction still require resident support and future commission votes.
City Commission (Regular) - Feb 17, 2026
Another procedural step toward assessing property owners to bury utilities on St. Armands and Lido Key; an online cost-lookup tool is planned before any final vote.
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