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Posted
Nov 5, 2026
Dec 10, 2026
The work of this contract generally consists of improving the pavement structure to the existing unpaved roadway for approximately 1.000 mile of Fish Branch Road starting from one mile south of Crewsville Road to Crewsville Road in Hardee County, Florida.
Posted
Nov 5, 2026
Dec 10, 2026
The work of this contract generally consists of improving the pavement structure to the existing unpaved roadway for approximately 1.000 mile of Fish Branch Road starting from one mile south of Crewsville Road to Crewsville Road in Hardee County, Florida.
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Census ID
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161554
Population
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25,932
Procurement Difficulty Score
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62 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Hardee County
The board meeting focused on emergency management updates regarding severe rainfall, flooding, and the status of the Peace River. Key topics included the implementation of sandbag distribution, ongoing school closures, and coordination with state authorities. Commissioners approved a resolution declaring a local state of emergency, discussed bridge inspection protocols for Parnell Road, and confirmed that local election polling stations were not expected to be impacted by the weather conditions.
The Board held a public hearing for the tentative budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Key discussions focused on the fire department's ongoing challenges with retention, recruitment, and wage competitiveness, as well as the fiscal impact of overtime costs on the department's operations. The board also reviewed the overall budget, including the millage rate, special assessments, capital reserve fund allocations, and funding requests from constitutional officers. Additionally, the board addressed an interlocal agreement regarding the sheriff's budget and the reallocation of certain expenditures.
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The board reviewed operating expenses across various fiscal years and discussed budgetary constraints for the fire department, including potential assessment increases. Key deliberations focused on the impact of ad valorem tax revenue, possible millage rate adjustments, and the necessity of funding employee cost-of-living and merit raises while balancing the fiscal responsibilities of the county.
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