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CITIZENS' VOICE OF TREASURE ISLAND
Fill Dirt
For years, Treasure Island residents have advocated for a simple fix—allowing fill dirt, like other beach communities. However, instead of removing a single word from the city's Fill Dirt Ordinance, officials have spent over three years and $1.5 million on unnecessary studies, excessive regulations, and political delays.
Latest Information
February 13th, 2025
Proposed Simple Fill Dirt Ordinance
A common-sense solution that residents support:
✔️ Step 1: Remove the word “Not” from the existing code.
✔️ Step 2: Allow optional fill dirt up to FEMA-approved limits.
✔️ Step 3: Require homeowners to prevent runoff from impacting neighbors.
✔️ Step 4: Allow residents to work with private engineers—not Advanced Engineering.
🔹 Commission Fails to Deliver a Simple Solution
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The current Fill Dirt Ordinance is just two pages long, with a single sentence stating: “The use of structural fill is not permitted.”
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The community has consistently called for a simple fix—removing the word “Not.”
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Despite clear direction from the August 20th Commission vote to draft a straightforward ordinance, city officials have failed to act.
🔹 Costly Delays & Bureaucracy
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Advanced Engineering has been paid $1.5 million+ over the last three years for various projects, including work related to fill dirt.
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Instead of following the commission’s directive, city officials have proposed 300+ pages of new regulations—a drastic overreach for a simple issue.
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Two key city officials have resigned, yet the push for excessive government control continues.
🔹 Political Maneuvering & the March 11th Election
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Appointed Commissioner Crabill joined Commissioners Dickey and Toth in continuing to fund Advanced Engineering instead of supporting a simple ordinance.
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The upcoming election on March 11th is critical—District 2 voters have the power to take back control and stop unnecessary spending.
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Vote On March 11th
District 2 voters have a key role in shaping Treasure Island’s future.