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Read. Follow. Verify.City Approval of $120,000 Grant for Artificial Reef Construction
Record date · April 14, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The City Council has approved an ordinance to accept $120,000 in grant funding from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. These funds will reimburse the city for costs associated with building a marine artificial reef complex at the Harm’s Ledge site.
This ordinance authorizes the city to receive $120,000 in state grant money to offset the costs of constructing an artificial reef, which is managed by the Office of Administrative Services and the Environmental Quality Division.
Who It Affects
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Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
The agency is providing grant funding to the city for the reef project.
Office of Admin Svcs, EQD
The office is tasked with the oversight of the grant funds and the construction project.
Key Facts
- The City Council approved $120,000 in grant funding from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.
- The funds are designated to reimburse the city for costs incurred in constructing a marine artificial reef complex.
- The project is located in the Harm’s Ledge permitted area.
- Oversight of the funds and project is assigned to the Office of Administrative Services and the Environmental Quality Division (EQD).
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- The ordinance was enacted following a 19-0 vote by the City Council on April 14, 2026.
- The ordinance was introduced on March 10, 2026, and underwent committee review by NCSPHS and the Finance committee.
- A public hearing was held on March 24, 2026, pursuant to Chapter 166, F.S. and C.R. 3.601.
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Standardized Grant Reimbursement
The ordinance utilizes a specific budget tracking number (B.T. 26-051) to manage state-level environmental grant reimbursements.
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