Florida City approves rock quarrys expansion
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.