Sunday, November 24, 2024

Acreage/Indian Trail

ITID Approves Dust Control Test For A Portion Of 130th Avenue North

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors last week approved a test dust control project on a half-mile section of 130th Avenue North. Based on findings presented at the board’s May meeting, ITID staff recommended a test of one...

Indian Trail Officials Feel Prepared For Hurricane Season

Two weeks into the Atlantic hurricane season, the tropics are quiet. However, the Indian Trail Improvement District remains vigilant, making plans to head off some of the problems caused by Tropical Storm Isaac back in 2012. “Indian Trail is a...

ITID Approves A 2016 Budget Focused On Drainage Projects

In 3-2 votes, the Indian Trail Improvement District approved a $13.97 million budget for fiscal year 2015-16 on Wednesday, along with assessment rates calling for a small increase. Operational expenses are estimated at $11.77 million, while debt service is $2.2...

ITID Draft Budget Calls For Small Assessment Hike

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors was presented with a draft budget Wednesday that will focus on drainage improvements and new maintenance equipment. While the new maintenance equipment will be leased at a savings, the budget calls for...

Engineer Reports Progress In ITID Flood Control Efforts

Indian Trail Improvement District Engineer Jay Foy gave an update last week on drainage projects completed, in progress and planned for the future, as well as the expected cost to replace or repair deteriorating drainage structures in The Acreage. Foy’s...

ITID OKs A Reduced Interest Rate For Madison Green Bond

At a special meeting on Wednesday, the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors approved a bond refinancing for Unit 18, which covers the Madison Green community in Royal Palm Beach. Advisors told board members that the refinancing would...

ITID Preparing To Tackle Dust Problem On Acreage Roads

Dust control in The Acreage has been an increasing problem that draws at least a few complaints from residents and board members at every Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors meeting — and last week’s meeting was no...

McKinlay To ITID: GL Homes Constrained Ag Bill Dead For Now

Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay said Wednesday that significant state legislation affecting The Acreage is dead at least for this legislative session. She brought that news and updates on other significant accomplishments to the Indian Trail Improvement District...

ITID Board Gives Manager Good Grades, But No Raise For The Year

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors gave District Manager Jim Shallman a satisfactory rating on Wednesday, but no raise. Human relations attorney Lara Donlon said that if Shallman’s performance was deemed to be at least satisfactory based on...

McKinlay Asks ITID For Support On District 6 Issues

Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay gave an update Wednesday to the Indian Trail Board of Supervisors on the progress — or lack of it — on issues that affect The Acreage. McKinlay said she met with representatives from the...

New Pipes Under WPB Canal Could Cost ITID Millions

Engineers gave updates on drainage projects in response to Tropical Storm Isaac flooding to the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors last week. The projects involve rebuilding large pump stations and drainage pipes. At the Jan. 21 meeting, Joseph...

ITID Reviews Traffic Calming Ideas For Acreage Roadways

Joseph Capra of Captec Engineering gave a rundown of traffic calming alternatives to the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors in a workshop session on Wednesday. The workshop was called by ITID President Carol Jacobs in preparation for projects...

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