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2026 Gopher Tortoise Habitat Grant Application

Original title: 2026 grant application for the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Gopher Tortoise Habitat Management Assistance Funding.

March 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action authorizes the city to seek state financial assistance for the maintenance and protection of gopher tortoise habitats located on utility-managed lands.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Utilities Department

The department is responsible for submitting the application and managing the habitat if the grant is awarded.

Gopher Tortoise population

The habitat management activities funded by the grant directly impact the environment where these tortoises reside.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The local Utilities department has received approval to apply for state funding from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission to support gopher tortoise habitat management.

Key Facts

  • The city is applying for the 2026 Gopher Tortoise Habitat Management Assistance Funding.
  • The application is managed by the Utilities department.
  • The item is filed under reference number 26-0055D.
  • The item has been officially passed as a delegated item.
  • The application was introduced on January 20, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this grant?
The grant is intended to assist with the management of gopher tortoise habitats.
Who is applying for this funding?
The local Utilities department is the entity applying for the grant.

Why It Matters

This action authorizes the city to seek state financial assistance for the maintenance and protection of gopher tortoise habitats located on utility-managed lands.

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Utility-led conservation

The involvement of the Utilities department in wildlife habitat management suggests an integrated approach to land use and environmental compliance.

Connected Entities

organizationUtilitiesThe local department responsible for the grant application.Map →
organizationFlorida Fish & Wildlife Conservation CommissionThe state agency providing the grant funding.Map →
other26-0055DThe file number for the delegated item.Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy5
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