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Read. Follow. Verify.City Approval of $292,610.25 Grant for Climate Adaptation Planning
Record date · November 12, 2025
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What This Bill Does
The City Council has approved the acceptance and of $292,610.25 in grant funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). These funds are designated for the development of a , with oversight managed by the Planning and Development Department's Office of Resiliency.
The city will receive $292,610.25 in state grant funds to create a formal plan for adapting city infrastructure and services to environmental changes.
Who It Affects
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Office of Resiliency
The office is tasked with the oversight and management of the grant-funded City Adaptation Plan.
City Residents
Residents are affected by the development of a new city-wide plan regarding environmental adaptation and infrastructure resilience.
Key Facts
- The City Council approved the appropriation of $292,610.25 in grant funds.
- The funds are provided by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
- The funding is specifically allocated for the development of a City Adaptation Plan.
- The Office of Resiliency within the Planning & Development Department is assigned oversight of the project.
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- The ordinance was approved by the City Council with a 16-0 vote on November 12, 2025.
- The ordinance was introduced on October 14, 2025.
- A public hearing was held on October 28, 2025, in accordance with Chapter 166, F.S. and CR 3.601.
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Formalization of Resiliency Planning
The city is moving toward a formalized, state-funded adaptation strategy under the Office of Resiliency.
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