South Florida memorial honoring 9/11 victims mired in cost overruns
What was supposed to become a lasting tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks has instead turned into a costly, years-long construction saga for the City of Miramar.
City records show the 9/11 & Veterans Memorial project at Miramar Regional Park has been plagued by escalating expenses, repeated change orders and a contractor dispute that ultimately forced the city to hire a new contractor.
The new proposal to complete the memorial is scheduled to go before city commissioners on Wednesday, May 20 — and it will cost taxpayers even more money.