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County leaders Tuesday are expected to vote for an almost 80,000% increase in some of the possible storm cleanups.
Lee County’s original contract from 2017 shows it costs 5 cents per mile to move debris out of the county. The new deal being discussed on Tuesday jumps costs to $40 per mile.
Nearly every corner of Southwest Florida is littered with trees, furniture, appliances, and memories.
People want to stay away from Ian, but the anger is in front of the residents’ gardens and around the community.
Cleanup is no easy task and it’s Lee County’s turn.
The new contract commissioner will consider this at a meeting with Crowder-Gulf Joint Venture Inc on Tuesday.
It points to certain responsibilities and costs associated with cleanup after a hurricane disrupts an area.
And Crowder, one of the standout numbers in 2017, charged 5 cents per mile for using a disposal site outside of Lee County, which skyrocketed to $40 per mile.
It may seem steep, but total contracts have increased about 11% over the past five years, according to the county.
It is impossible for the county to estimate the amount of debris because there is still much to be evaluated and other factors are also at play.
Commissioners will vote on the new contract on Tuesday morning.
