Approval to Apply for $25 Million Federal Transportation Grant for Orange Boulevard

Original title: Request Board approval to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program requesting up to $25,000,000 for the Reconnecting Orange Boulevard Project; and authorize the County Manager or designee to execute all documents associated with the BUILD grant application. District5 - Herr (John Slot, Public Works Director)

Record date · February 10, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners has approved the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for up to $25 million to fund the 'Reconnecting Orange Boulevard Project.' The County Manager is authorized to sign all necessary documents to complete the application process.

Why it matters

This action initiates a request for $25 million in federal funds to support infrastructure improvements on Orange Boulevard, which may impact future construction timelines and local transportation planning.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

District 5 Residents

Residents in this district may see changes to Orange Boulevard infrastructure if the grant application is successful.

Directly affected

County Manager

The Manager is granted the authority to execute all legal documents associated with the grant application.

Key Facts

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