The Task Force examined multiple options for taking out a bond for the undergrounding project, the method of financing approved by Town voters. Task Force Members reviewed ways to reduce the debt service on the bonds, cut costs and how lower interest rates can benefit the Town. A more formal discussion on the financing will […]
The Underground Utilities Task Force doubled down on its efforts to encourage resident participation in the Undergrounding Project. The Task Force discussed moving public comment to the end of the meeting to allow residents the opportunity to discuss issues after they have been presented at the meeting. The Task Force is working with local community […]
The next Underground Utilities Task Force meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 beginning at 9:00 am in Town Council Chambers.
On Wednesday, November 2, 2016 the Town of Palm Beach provided an undergrounding update at the Citizens’ Association. Town Manager Tom Bradford discussed the progress of the undergrounding project, upcoming milestones, and addressed questions from the audience. The Town Council voted to convert overhead utilities to an underground location and Town voters approved the financing […]
The Town of Palm Beach, and south Florida in general, were very lucky with Hurricane Matthew grazing our coastline and making landfall further north. However, Hurricane Matthew did disrupt power throughout the entire North End of Town north of Wells Road and for about half the customers in the Midtown area. Power was fully restored […]
