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kayaking, and canoeing should be avoided within these burden on them, particularly as they try to prepare for the
boundaries. A map of the advisory area is available on holidays. The entire neighborhood has shown an
our website at fortlauderdale.gov. incredible amount of patience and understanding as our
crews have worked day and night to address this issue. I
Let me also emphasize that this situation underscores the
vital need for improved infrastructure. Since being elected, truly appreciate the exemplary way our neighbors have
this City Commission has made infrastructure a top priority. dealt with this difficult set of circumstances.
Again, our thanks to everyone here in Rio Vista. Please be
We ended the practice of past administrations that raided
our utility reserves to balance the budget and have assured that we will continue to work as quickly as
earmarked hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for possible until the pipe replacement and remediation of the
area is complete. RV
large-scale sewer, water, and stormwater improvements in
this neighborhood and throughout the city. Thank you.
Finally, let me thank all our neighbors in Rio Vista. This Ben Sorensen
situation has placed a huge inconvenience and heavy District 4 Commissioner

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