Florida City’s 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments, approved by the Florida Department of Community Affairs, includes many goals and objectives aimed at benefiting residents and businesses while protecting the environment.

Florida City, Florida (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE), April 2, 2008 – The Florida Department of Community Affairs (FDCA) has issued its Notice of Intent to find the comprehensive plan amendments, adopted by the City of Florida City on November 27, 2007, in compliance with state law. The proposed EAR-based amendments represent a very extensive update of the comprehensive plan, and include many new goals and objectives which will guide future development and make the City a leader in innovative Green Planning.

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City leaders said last October the economic benefit of the quarry outweighed concerns raised last fall by homeowners as well as environmental and park officials. The city will be paid about $277,000 a year by the mines operators in order to offset the loss of taxes the city would have received from other uses on the site.

For every ton excavated, 10 cents will go to Florida City. The 10-cent price will also increase with inflation.

This agreement makes sure the city will receive its compensation for doing this project, City Planner Henry Iler said.