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Key Biscayne Underground Utility Workshop

Original title: Undergrounding Utility Workshop February 19, 2019 — Minutes

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What This Bill Does

The Key Biscayne Village Council and the Utility Task Force held a workshop to review a master plan for moving overhead utility lines underground. The session focused on project timelines, potential costs, and various funding methods, including bonds and special assessments.

Why it matters

Key Biscayne residents may face future property tax increases or special assessments to fund the multi-year project to move utility lines underground, which is estimated to be completed by 2026.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Key Biscayne residents

Residents may be subject to new funding mechanisms like special assessments or tax increases to pay for the utility project.

Directly affected

Undergrounding Utility Task Force Committee

The committee members are tasked with providing oversight and recommendations for the utility master plan.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the undergrounding project expected to be finished?
The proposed completion date for the project is 2026.
How might the village pay for this project?
The village is considering funding options including a , debt, increasing the , or implementing a special assessment.

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Infrastructure Modernization

The village is actively evaluating a transition from traditional line hardening to a comprehensive undergrounding strategy.

Connected Entities

Michael W. Davey, Andrea Agha, Michelle Estevez and 2 more
PersonMichael W. Davey“Presided over the workshop.”Map →
PersonAndrea Agha“Presented the master plan and project details.”Map →
PersonMichelle Estevez“Chair of the Undergrounding Utility Task Force Committee.”Map →
OrganizationFlorida Power & Light“Utility provider involved in the project timeline.”Map →
OrganizationKimley Horn and Associates, Inc.“Consulting firm present at the workshop.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

keybiscayne.granicus.com

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  • Controversy40
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