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Approval of $4 Million Grant for International Swimming Hall of Fame Seawall Project

Original title: Resolution Delegating the City Manager the Authority to Execute a Project Agreement (BR-FL-25-171) with the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) for a Grant of up to $4,020,769 for Replacement and Construction of the International Swimming Hall of Fame Peninsula Seawall - (Commission District 2)

Record date · January 6, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City Commission has passed a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a project agreement with the . This agreement secures a grant of up to $4,020,769 to fund the replacement and construction of the seawall at the International Swimming Hall of Fame Peninsula.

Why it matters

This resolution enables the city to access over $4 million in external funding to replace critical seawall infrastructure in Commission District 2.

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

Parks and Recreation Department

The department is responsible for the oversight and execution of the seawall project.

Directly affected

Residents of Commission District 2

The project involves infrastructure construction within their district.

Key Facts

The City Manager is authorized to execute project agreement BR-FL-25-171.
The city will receive a grant of up to $4,020,769 from the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND).
The funds are designated for the replacement and construction of the International Swimming Hall of Fame Peninsula seawall.
The project is located within Commission District 2.

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The resolution was introduced on December 18, 2025.
The resolution status is officially PASSED.
The Parks and Recreation department is the governing body for this project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this grant?

The grant provides up to $4,020,769 to replace and construct the seawall at the International Swimming Hall of Fame Peninsula.

Who is responsible for signing the agreement?

The City Manager is authorized to sign the project agreement with the Florida Inland Navigation District.

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