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Read. Follow. Verify.Key Biscayne to Vote on Voter Approval for Large Flood Projects
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What This Bill Does
The Village Council is moving to place a citizen-initiated on the November 3, 2026, ballot. If passed, this measure would require voter approval for any stormwater or flood prevention projects costing more than $50 million over a three-year period.
This measure changes the decision-making process for major infrastructure projects by requiring a public vote for any flood-related project exceeding $50 million, potentially impacting the timeline and approval process for future large-scale climate resilience or drainage initiatives.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Village electors
Qualified voters will decide whether to adopt the charter amendment and will be required to vote on future flood projects exceeding $50 million if the measure passes.
Petitioners' committee
The group that initiated the charter amendment process and successfully gathered the required signatures.
Key Facts
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Citizen-Led Infrastructure Oversight
The document highlights a successful citizen-led initiative to restrict the Village Council's ability to approve large-scale flood projects without direct voter consent.
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