Commissioners discuss studying undergrounding utilities on US 1 and A1A; no action taken
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Commissioner Perez and other members asked staff to explore undergrounding utilities along portions of US 1 and A1A, identifying potential CRA funding, FDOT coordination, credits for avoided storm restoration, and a possible future workshop; no formal action or commitment of funds occurred.
Commissioner Perez asked the Community Redevelopment Agency to explore undergrounding utilities on portions of U.S. 1 and A1A and suggested staff study costs and potential credits for avoided storm restoration as part of the next budget cycle.
Perez said Florida Power & Light provided a ballpark estimate and that some segments within CRA boundaries could qualify for credits that reduce the net cost. She recommended staff research the idea, coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation and other agencies, and return with a proposal or schedule a workshop.
Other commissioners noted that many of the roads under discussion are state roads and that any undergrounding would require coordination and approvals with FDOT. Staff noted that South Daytona had previously paid tariff rates to underground along US 1, indicating a possible process through FDOT. No motion was made and no vote was taken; commissioners asked staff to pursue preliminary information and consider a workshop in the coming budget year.