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City Council Approval to Apply for $100,000 Stormwater Planning Grant

Original title: Council approval for the City to apply for the Resilient Florida Grant funds in the amount of $100,000 for the Cocoa Coastline Stormwater Nutrient Removal Planning Study. (Public Works Director)

August 23, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

The city is seeking $100,000 in state funding to conduct a planning study that will determine how to manage stormwater runoff and nutrient levels in the local coastline area.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

City Residents

Residents are affected by the potential implementation of stormwater management strategies resulting from the study.

Public Works Department

The department is responsible for managing the grant application and the subsequent planning study.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 23, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council has approved an application for a $100,000 to fund a study on removing nutrients from stormwater along the Cocoa coastline.

Key Facts

The City Council approved the application for a $100,000 Resilient Florida Grant.
The funds are designated for the 'Cocoa Coastline Stormwater Nutrient Removal Planning Study'.
The project is filed under number 22-497.
The item was introduced on August 15, 2022.
The request was submitted by the Public Works Director.
The item is categorized under the Consent Agenda.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the $100,000 grant?

The funds are intended for a planning study focused on removing nutrients from stormwater runoff along the Cocoa coastline.

Has the city already received the money?

No, the City Council has only approved the application to request the funds.

Why It Matters

The city is seeking $100,000 in state funding to conduct a planning study that will determine how to manage stormwater runoff and nutrient levels in the local coastline area.

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Focus on Stormwater Nutrient Management

The city is prioritizing formal planning studies for nutrient removal, indicating a shift toward proactive stormwater quality management.

City Council Public Works Director

Connected Entities

organizationCity Council“The governing body approving the grant application.”Map →

otherResilient Florida Grant“The state funding program providing the $100,000.”Map →

personPublic Works Director“The official who introduced the request.”Map →

Sources

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