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Request for State Funding for County Beach Erosion Projects

Original title: Resolution requesting inclusion of County beach erosion control projects in the Florida Beach Management Funding Assistance Program Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Long-Range Budget Plan of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

July 22, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution initiates the process for the County to compete for state funding to manage beach erosion, which directly impacts the maintenance and preservation of local coastal areas.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

County Residents

Residents are affected by the potential state funding for beach maintenance and erosion control projects in their area.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

The agency must review the County's request for inclusion in their long-range budget plan.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 22, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The County has passed a resolution to formally request that its beach erosion control projects be included in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This action is a necessary step to seek state financial assistance for local coastal maintenance.

Key Facts

The resolution was passed on June 25, 2025.
The County is requesting inclusion in the Florida Beach Management Funding Assistance Program.
The request pertains to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Long-Range Budget Plan.
The primary goal of the requested funding is to support beach erosion control projects.
The resolution is filed under number 25-0968A.
The Public Works department is the body responsible for this resolution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution actually do?

It serves as an official request from the County to the state government to consider local beach erosion projects for funding in the upcoming 2026-2027 state budget cycle.

Does this guarantee the County will receive money?

No, this is a request for inclusion in the planning process; actual funding depends on the state's final budget decisions.

Why It Matters

This resolution initiates the process for the County to compete for state funding to manage beach erosion, which directly impacts the maintenance and preservation of local coastal areas.

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Proactive Budget Planning

The County is initiating budget requests for the 2026-2027 cycle well in advance, indicating a long-term approach to coastal infrastructure funding.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Connected Entities

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Sources

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