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Approval of $2.8 Million State Grant for County Road 557 Widening

Original title: Approve a State-Funded Grant Agreement No. FPN: 445143-2-54-01 and resolution with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the County Road 557 Widening Project. ($2,834,812.00 one-time revenue)

September 2, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This agreement provides $2,834,812 in state funding to the county for the widening of County Road 557, which will dictate the budget and scope for upcoming road construction projects in that area.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

County residents

Residents living near or traveling on County Road 557 will be affected by the upcoming road widening construction.

Florida Department of Transportation

The agency is providing the grant funds and overseeing the state-funded agreement.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 2, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has approved a grant agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to secure $2,834,812 in state funding for the widening of County Road 557. This one-time revenue will be used to support infrastructure improvements on the specified roadway.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners approved a grant agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
The project is identified as the County Road 557 Widening Project.
The grant provides $2,834,812.00 in one-time revenue to the county.
The grant agreement is identified by number FPN: 445143-2-54-01.
The item was passed as part of the Consent Agenda on August 14, 2025.
The file number for this legislative action is 25-1394.

Why It Matters

This agreement provides $2,834,812 in state funding to the county for the widening of County Road 557, which will dictate the budget and scope for upcoming road construction projects in that area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this grant?

The grant is specifically for the widening of County Road 557.

How much money is the county receiving?

The county is receiving $2,834,812.00 in one-time revenue from the state.

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State-Local Infrastructure Funding

The project demonstrates a direct transfer of state funds to local government for specific road infrastructure improvements.

Florida Department of Transportation Board of County Commissioners

Connected Entities

organizationBoard of County Commissioners“The local governing body that approved the agreement.”Map →

organizationFlorida Department of Transportation“The state agency providing the grant funding.”Map →

locationCounty Road 557“The specific road designated for the widening project.”Map →

otherFPN: 445143-2-54-01“The specific identification number for the grant agreement.”Map →

Sources

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