Marco Island City Council Authorizes Independent Technical Review of Unsolicited Dredging Proposal

The Marco Island City Council held a special meeting on May 5th to hear an  unsolicited proposal from EarthWerks Land Improvement and Development Corporation to  enter into a Public-Private Partnership (P3) to dredge Marco Island canals to improve water  quality. After hearing a presentation from EarthWerks representatives and a review from the  City Attorney regarding the P3 requirements as outlined in Florida Statute, the City Council  voted to authorize an independent review and technical study of the proposal by an external  engineer. The cost of the study will be borne by the proposers.  

The proposed cost of the canal dredging is $60 million and the full proposal is on the City’s  May 5, 2025 City Council agenda and posted on the City’s website.