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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)

January 6, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

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

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Parks and Recreation Department

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

Residents of Commission District 2

The project involves infrastructure construction within their district.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 6, 2026.

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Summary

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.

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.
  • 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.

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.

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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External Funding Utilization

The city is leveraging state-level navigation district funds to cover major capital improvements for local waterfront infrastructure.

Connected Entities

organizationFlorida Inland Navigation DistrictGrant provider for the seawall project.Map →
locationInternational Swimming Hall of Fame PeninsulaSite of the seawall construction project.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy10
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