Owners of Herald Court businesses in downtown Punta Gorda asked City Council why the city, acting as their landlord, has not moved to repair their units that were flooded from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The businesses’ leases with the city stipulate they are responsible for everything inside their leased units, including the drywall and flooring, City Manager Greg Murray and the City Attorney David Levin said at an Oct. 16 meeting.
Upon hearing the city was not responsible for the owners’ wall and flooring damage from floodwaters, Vice Mayor Bill Dryburgh and council member Melissa Lockhart expressed outrage. “I want to have something done for these people today. We’ve got to do something.” Dryburgh said…