City Council
Regular MeetingPalm Coast, FL · March 7, 2023
Minutes
City Hall
City of Palm Coast 160 Lake Avenue
Minutes Palm Coast, FL 32164
www.palmcoastgov.com
COUNCIL BUSINESS
MEETING
Mayor David Alfin
Vice Mayor Ed Danko
Council Member Theresa Carli Pontieri
Council Member Cathy Heighter
Council Member Nick Klufas
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 6:00 PM COMMUNITY WING
City Staff
Denise Bevan, City Manager
Neysa Borkert, City Attorney
Virginia A. Smith, City Clerk
Public Participation shall be in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes.
Other matters of concern may be discussed as determined by City Council.
If you wish to obtain more information regarding the City Council’s agenda, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 386-986-
3713.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing a reasonable
accommodation to participate in any of these proceedings or meeting should contact the City Clerk at 386-986-3713, at least
48 hours prior to the meeting.
City Council Meetings are streamed live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/PalmCoastGovTV/live.
It is proper meeting etiquette to silence all electronic devices, including cell phones while meeting is in session.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will
need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to hire a court reporter to ensure that a verbatim record of
the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
A CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Alfin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
B PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND A MOMENT OF SILENCE
C ROLL CALL
City Clerk called the roll. Council Member Klufas was absent.
D PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Public Participation shall be held in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes. And
pursuant to the City Council’s Meeting Policies and Procedures:
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(1) Each speaker shall at the podium, provide their name and may speak for up to 3 minutes.
(2) The Public may provide comments to the City Council relative to matters not on the
agenda at the times indicated in this Agenda. Following any comments from the public, there
may be discussion by the City Council.
(3) When addressing the City Council on specific, enumerated Agenda items, speakers shall:
(a) direct all comments to the Mayor;
(b) make their comments concise and to the point;
(c) not speak more than once on the same subject;
(d) not, by speech or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the City
Council;
(e) obey the orders of the Mayor or the City Council; and
(f) not make any irrelevant, impertinent or slanderous comments while addressing the City
Council; which pursuant to Council rules, shall be considered disorderly.
(4) Any person who becomes disorderly or who fails to confine his or her comments to the
identified subject or business, shall be cautioned by the Mayor and thereafter must conclude
his or her remarks on the subject within the remaining designated time limit.
Any speaker failing to comply, as cautioned, shall be barred from making any additional
comments during the meeting and may be removed, as necessary, for the remainder of the
meeting.
Members of the public may make comments during the public comment portion of the
meeting. Please be advised that public comment will only be permitted during the public
comment portions of the agenda at the times indicated by the Chair during the meeting.
Mike Martin-City Charter review. Mr. Martin provided a handout, which is
attached to these minutes.
Vince Ligouri-Provided a Citizen's Creed to Council.
Robert MacDonald-Why is there no security at the city parks?
Courtney MacDonald-Takes a village to raise our children. Security in parks.
Bruce Stone-Cimmaron Drive safety. Safety issues everywhere.
Andrew Warner-Request Council allow domestic chickens within city limits.
Gary Kunnas-A resident involved in a hit and run accident; she rents from
someone who is evicting her. Asked for help from the City regarding Section 8
housing assistance. Second topic: Concrete dust.
Josh Nedeiam-Requests Council allow domestic chickens within city limits.
Nathan Phelps-Request Council to allow chickens within city limits.
Ms. Bevan requested that the Director of Parks & Recreation reach out to the
resident and family to discuss the security topics.
Council Member Carli Pontieri suggested our residents look for and attend our
strategic planning workshops.
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E MINUTES
Pass
Motion made to approve by Vice Mayor Danko and seconded by Council
Member Carli Pontieri
Approved - 4 - Mayor David Alfin, Vice Mayor Ed Danko, Council Member
Theresa Carli Pontieri, Council Member Cathy Heighter
1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL:
FEBRUARY 21, 2023, BUSINESS MEETING
F PROCLAMATIONS
2 PROCLAMATION - THE WEEK OF MARCH 6, 2023, AS FLOOD AWARENESS
WEEK
Mayor Alfin presented this Proclamation to Ms. Jordan Myers, City
Environmental Planner, who is part of the Flood Plain Management Team.
3 PROCLAMATION - MARCH 2023 AS MULTIPLE MYELOMA AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Alfin presented this Proclamation to representatives of the Palm Coast
Support Group for Multiple Myeloma. Mr. Levine announced that the longevity of
living with multiple myeloma has increased but currently there is still no cure.
G ORDINANCES SECOND READ
4 ORDINANCE 2023-XX ESTABLISHING THE COLBERT LANDINGS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - APPLICATION #5308
O20230002
City Attorney Borkert read the title into the record. This is second read for this
Ordinance so no update from staff. Council held a brief discussion on this item.
Public Comment:
Jennifer Kliniski, Counsel representing the Community Development District
addressed the Councils comments.
Sally Arnold-Citizens monitoring development. We oppose CDD's. There is no
benefit to the City. It is critical for the developer.
Pass
Motion made to be adopted on second reading by Vice Mayor Danko and
seconded by Council Member Carli Pontieri
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Approved - 4 - Mayor David Alfin, Vice Mayor Ed Danko, Council Member
Theresa Carli Pontieri, Council Member Cathy Heighter
H RESOLUTIONS
5 RESOLUTION 2023-XX APPROVING A MASTER PRICE AGREEMENT WITH
ARGOS USA, LLC FOR 4000 PSI CONCRETE WITH FIBER MESH
R20230026
City Attorney Borkert read the title into the record. Mr. Cote provided Council
with an overview to this item.
Topics discussed by Council-Increase in cost of the concrete due to inflation,
availability of a consortium of buyers for concrete to save money, and if there
was an increase, how much could it increase.
Public Comment
There were none.
Pass
Motion made to approve by Vice Mayor Danko and seconded by Council
Member Carli Pontieri
Approved - 4 - Mayor David Alfin, Vice Mayor Ed Danko, Council Member
Theresa Carli Pontieri, Council Member Cathy Heighter
6 RESOLUTION 2023-XX APPROVING FUND AGREEMENTS WITH FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR STATE ROAD 100
PROJECTS FROM NORTH PALMETTO STREET TO EAST OF OLD KINGS ROAD
SOUTH
Pass
Motion made to deny Motion by Vice Mayor Danko and seconded by
Council Member Carli Pontieri
Approved - 4 - Mayor David Alfin, Vice Mayor Ed Danko, Council Member
Theresa Carli Pontieri, Council Member Cathy Heighter
City Attorney Borkert read the title into the record. Mr. Mike Grunewald provided
Council with an overview to this item.
Council held a discussion on this item relating to painting of poles vs. not
painting.
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Mr. Cote spoke of the history of black mast arms throughout the City and
previous agreements with FDOT.
Public Comment
Mike Martin-Citizens look to you to make good governance. A sidewalk under
the overpass is only used by homeless collecting money.
Council concurred it was not the right time to paint poles.
Staff requested clarification on approval of one agreement versus the two.
Mayor Alfin suggested bringing back the one agreement for Council’s
consideration.
I PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Remainder of Public Comments is limited to three (3) minutes each.
Mike Martin-Remediation on arsenic that is present on the old Matanzas Golf
Course. Have been told that the City is not getting involved as there is no
expertise on remediation issues.
Mark Stancel-BJ's status.
Denise Calderwood-Regarding remediation on a golf course. The County and
City are under a grant agreement relationship relating to Brownfield remediation.
J DISCUSSION BY CITY COUNCIL OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Vice Mayor Danko-Welcomed Mayor Alfin back.
Council Member Carli Pontieri-Echoed Vice Mayor's welcome. Also, proposes a
City Charter review on a workshop. Mayor Alfin supports that initiative.
Mayor Alfin thanked everyone for the well wishes.
K DISCUSSION BY CITY ATTORNEY OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Legislative updates SB 102 Affordable Housing-Special order calendar for
tomorrow. Good chance to pass preempting local governments from regulating
rent control and housing application approval for certain housing developments.
HB 1331-Municipal utilities and caps on service charges. Currently the City does
charge outside the city limits and this bill proposes to limit it to a 10% surcharge
and restricts transfer of funds into the general fund.
SB 1240 relates to land and water management bill adopting regulating for
discharge.
Mayor Alfin asked for the potential effects on revenue if HB 1331 becomes law.
Ms. Bevan will review and get back to Council.
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L DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Welcomed the Mayor back.
M ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Virginia A. Smith, MMC/CP
City Clerk
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Palm Coast 160 Lake Avenue
Agenda Palm Coast, FL 32164
www.palmcoastgov.com
COUNCIL BUSINESS
MEETING
Mayor David Alfin
Vice Mayor Ed Danko
Council Member Theresa Carli Pontieri
Council Member Cathy Heighter
Council Member Nick Klufas
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 6:00 PM COMMUNITY WING
City Staff
Denise Bevan, City Manager
Neysa Borkert, City Attorney
Virginia A. Smith, City Clerk
• Public Participation shall be in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes.
• Other matters of concern may be discussed as determined by City Council.
• If you wish to obtain more information regarding the City Council’s agenda, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 386-986-
3713.
• In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing a reasonable
accommodation to participate in any of these proceedings or meeting should contact the City Clerk at 386-986-3713, at least
48 hours prior to the meeting.
• City Council Meetings are streamed live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/PalmCoastGovTV/live.
• It is proper meeting etiquette to silence all electronic devices, including cell phones while Council is in session.
• Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will
need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to hire a court reporter to ensure that a verbatim record of
the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
A CALL TO ORDER
B PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND A MOMENT OF SILENCE
C ROLL CALL
D PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Public Participation shall be held in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes. And
pursuant to the City Council’s Meeting Policies and Procedures:
(1) Each speaker shall at the podium, provide their name and may speak for up to 3 minutes.
(2) The Public may provide comments to the City Council relative to matters not on the
agenda at the times indicated in this Agenda. Following any comments from the public,
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there may be discussion by the City Council.
(3) When addressing the City Council on specific, enumerated Agenda items, speakers shall:
(a) direct all comments to the Mayor;
(b) make their comments concise and to the point;
(c) not speak more than once on the same subject;
(d) not, by speech or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the City
Council;
(e) obey the orders of the Mayor or the City Council; and
(f) not make any irrelevant, impertinent or slanderous comments while addressing the City
Council; which pursuant to Council rules, shall be considered disorderly.
(4) Any person who becomes disorderly or who fails to confine his or her comments to the
identified subject or business, shall be cautioned by the Mayor and thereafter must conclude
his or her remarks on the subject within the remaining designated time limit.
Any speaker failing to comply, as cautioned, shall be barred from making any additional
comments during the meeting and may be removed, as necessary, for the remainder of the
meeting.
Members of the public may make comments during the public comment portion of the
meeting. Please be advised that public comment will only be permitted during the public
comment portions of the agenda at the times indicated by the Chair during the meeting.
E MINUTES
1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL:
FEBRUARY 21, 2023, BUSINESS MEETING
F PROCLAMATIONS
2 PROCLAMATION - THE WEEK OF MARCH 6, 2023, AS FLOOD AWARENESS WEEK
3 PROCLAMATION - MARCH 2023 AS MULTIPLE MYELOMA AWARENESS MONTH
G ORDINANCES SECOND READ
4 ORDINANCE 2023-XX ESTABLISHING THE COLBERT LANDINGS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - APPLICATION #5308
H RESOLUTIONS
5 RESOLUTION 2023-XX APPROVING A MASTER PRICE AGREEMENT WITH
ARGOS USA, LLC FOR 4000 PSI CONCRETE WITH FIBER MESH
6 RESOLUTION 2023-XX APPROVING FUND AGREEMENTS WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
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OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR STATE ROAD 100 PROJECTS FROM NORTH
PALMETTO STREET TO EAST OF OLD KINGS ROAD SOUTH
I PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Remainder of Public Comments is limited to three (3) minutes each.
J DISCUSSION BY CITY COUNCIL OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
K DISCUSSION BY CITY ATTORNEY OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
L DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
M ADJOURNMENT
7 AGENDA WORKSHEET AND CALENDAR
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Agenda Item
Agenda Date : March 7, 2023
Department CITY ADMINISTRATION Amount
Division CITY CLERK Account
#
Subject APPROVE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL:
FEBRUARY 21, 2023, BUSINESS MEETING
Presenter : Virginia Smith, City Clerk
Background :
Recommended Action :
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL:
FEBRUARY 21, 2023, BUSINESS MEETING
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Agenda Item
Agenda Date : March 7, 2023
Department CITY ADMINISTRATION Amount
Division CITY CLERK Account
#
Subject PROCLAMATION - THE WEEK OF MARCH 6, 2023, AS FLOOD AWARENESS
WEEK
Presenter : Mayor and City Council
Background :
The City of Palm Coast would like to proclaim the week of March 6, 2023, as “Flood Awareness
Week.”
Recommended Action :
PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF MARCH 6, 2023, AS “FLOOD AWARENESS WEEK”
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Agenda Item
Agenda Date : March 7, 2023
Department CITY ADMINISTRATION Amount
Division CITY CLERK Account
#
Subject PROCLAMATION - MARCH 2023 AS MULTIPLE MYELOMA AWARENESS
MONTH
Presenter : Mayor and City Council
Background :
The Palm Coast Multiple Myeloma Support Group has requested that the City proclaim March
2023 as “Multiple Myeloma Awareness” month.
Recommended Action :
PROCLAIM MARCH 2023 AS “MULTIPLE MYELOMA AWARENESS MONTH”
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Agenda Item
Agenda Date : March 7, 2023
Department COMMUNITY Amount
DEVELOPMENT
Division PLANNING Account
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Subject ORDINANCE 2023-XX ESTABLISHING THE COLBERT LANDINGS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - APPLICATION #5308
Presenter : Jordan Myers, CFM, Environmental Planner
Background :
UPDATE FROM THE FEBRUARY 21, 2023, BUSINESS MEETING
This item was heard by City Council at their February 21, 2023, Business Meeting. There were
no changes suggested to this item.
ORIGINAL BACKGROUND FROM THE FEBRUARY 21, 2023, BUSINESS MEETING
In March 2021, City Council approved a rezoning for this project from a Master Planned
Development and Single Family Residential (SFR)-1 to SFR-1 and Preservation. On August 18,
2021, the Planning and Land Development Regulation Board (PLDRB) approved a Subdivision
Master Plan for this project for 482 single-family residential lots. On May 6, 2022, Staff
approved the preliminary plat for the project. In December 2022, the applicant submitted a
petition to establish the Colbert Landings Community Development District (CDD) which is
primarily a mechanism for funding the significant costs of providing infrastructure for a
residential community.
Florida Statutes Chapter 190, Community Development Districts, sets forth the standards for a
CDD and more specifically Section 190.005 provides the standards for a local government to
adopt an ordinance establishing a CDD. The following six factors are to be used by the City in
determining if the City Council will grant or deny the CDD petition:
1. Whether all the statements within the petition have been found to be true and correct.
2. Whether the establishment of the district is inconsistent with any applicable element or
portion of the State’s comprehensive plan or of the City’s comprehensive plan.
3. Whether the land area within the proposed district is of sufficient size, is sufficiently
compact and is sufficiently contiguous to be developable as one functional interrelated
community.
4. Whether the district is the best alternative available for delivering CDD services and
facilities for the project.
5. Whether the CDD services and facilities of the district will be incompatible with the
capacity and uses of existing local and regional community development services and
facilities.
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6. Whether the area that will be served by the district is amenable to separate special
district government.
A CDD is a special purpose unit of government that is utilized to acquire, finance, operate, and
maintain the infrastructure within a planned development. A key advantage for the developer is
that low-cost financing can be obtained by issuing tax-exempt bonds to finance the
infrastructure improvements. The City or County approving such ordinance establishing the
CDD is not a party to the financing and does not incur any obligation for this infrastructure debt.
Once the infrastructure is completed, the CDD is managed by a five (5) member Board of
Supervisors. Florida law requires the Board of Supervisors to operate under public record laws
and provide annual audits. Additionally, Florida laws require that potential property owners
within the CDD be notified upfront in writing of the infrastructure costs and annual payments
associated with the applicable property. These payments would be made to the Flagler County
Tax Collector’s office as an assessment.
Public Participation: Newspaper ads are required to be run approximately two weeks prior to
each of the two City Council public hearings. The applicant is also required to run four
consecutive weekly newspaper ads advising the public of the second City Council public
hearing.
Recommended Action :
PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DETERMINE THE
COLBERT LANDINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PETITION IS IN
COMPLIANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 190 AND THE CITY’S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND APPROVE THE ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE
COLBERT LANDINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOMENT DISTRICT, APPLICATION #5308
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Agenda Item
Agenda Date : March 7, 2023
Department STORMWATER & Amount AS NEEDED
ENGINEERING
Division MANAGEMENT UTILITY Account MULTIPLE
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Subject RESOLUTION 2023-XX APPROVING A MASTER PRICE AGREEMENT WITH
ARGOS USA, LLC FOR 4000 PSI CONCRETE WITH FIBER MESH
Presenter : Andy Hyatt, Stormwater Maintenance Manager
Background :
Council Priority:
D. Sustainable Environment and Infrastructure
The Stormwater & Engineering Department is responsible for the maintenance and repair of
sidewalks, driveways, paths, headways, spillways, and other stormwater structures at various
locations throughout the City. City staff will need to purchase 4,000 pounds per square inch
(PSI) concrete on an as-needed basis.
City staff advertised and solicited bids (ITB-SWE-23-23) for 4,000 PSI concrete with mesh fiber
in accordance with the City’s purchasing policy. City staff received one bid that was deemed
responsive and responsible and recommends that City Council approve a Master Price
Agreement with Argos USA, LLC of Bunnell, FL. The Notice of Intent to Award and Project Bid
Overview are attached to this agenda item.
Recommended Action :
ADOPT RESOLUTION 2023-XX APPROVING A MASTER PRICE AGREEMENT WITH
ARGOS USA, LLC FOR 4000 PSI CONCRETE WITH FIBER MESH
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Agenda Item
Agenda Date : March 7, 2023
Department CONSTRUCTION Amount Up to $150,000.00
MANAGEMENT &
ENGINEERING
Division Account 21055011-063000-54405
# 21055011-034000-54405
Subject RESOLUTION 2023-XX APPROVING FUND AGREEMENTS WITH FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR STATE ROAD 100
PROJECTS FROM NORTH PALMETTO STREET TO EAST OF OLD KINGS
ROAD SOUTH
Presenter : Mike Grunewald, Traffic Engineer
Background :
Council Priority:
D. Sustainable Environment and Infrastructure
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has a roadway construction project
scheduled for State Road (SR) 100 (aka Moody Boulevard) from the County Courthouse to the
entrance to Popeye’s Chicken on the east side of Old Kings Road. The plans have been
assembled with a technical review conducted by City staff. City staff made the request for the
following add-on items for the corridor improvements that are outside of FDOT’s normal scope.
FDOT is asking for confirmation from the City that the City will pay the add-on costs for the
following items:
1. City logo on illuminated street name signs (no cost).
2. Black paint on traffic signal mast arms (six mast arms) ($29,500).
3. Colored and patterned sidewalk (north side) under the I-95 bridge. This is a replacement
for the existing patterned sidewalk which is delaminating ($55,935 – estimate).
4. Colored and patterned sidewalk (south side) under the I-95 bridge. This is a new
sidewalk ($46,530 – estimate).
The estimated price for the sidewalks will be determined when FDOT receives the project bids.
The City will be assessed the actual contract pricing, which may be higher or lower than the
project bid.
FDOT will draft the agreements with the City once FDOT receives affirmation that the City
agrees to the proposed add-on amounts.
The time frame of when City staff will receive the completed agreements has not been
determined. However, FDOT will require remission of the total estimated add-on amount of
$131,965 by the first week of May 2023 for FDOT to put the contract out for bid around October
2023. City funds will be stored in an escrow account until they are used on the project.
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SOURCE OF FUNDS WORKSHEET FY 2023-24
TRAFFIC SIGNALS 21055011-063000/034000-54405 $ 665,000.00
Total Expended/Encumbered to Date………………………………………… $32,139.40
Pending Work Orders/Contracts………………………………………………. 0.00
Current (WO/Contract).………………………………………………………… $150,000.00
Balance………………………………………………………………………….. $ $482,860.60
Recommended Action :
ADOPT RESOLUTION 2023-XX APPROVING FUND AGREEMENTS WITH FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR STATE ROAD 100 PROJECTS FROM
NORTH PALMETTO STREET TO EAST OF OLD KINGS ROAD SOUTH
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