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Approval to Apply for $10 Million Sun Trail Grant for Flagler Trail

Original title: Request Board approval to submit a grant application to Florida Department of Transportation for the Sun Trail Grant requesting up to $10,000,000 in grant funding for the Flagler Trail design and construction project; and authorize the County Manager or designee to execute the grant application and supporting documents. Countywide (Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource Management Director) Requesting Department - Parks and Recreation

Record date · December 10, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners is considering a request to apply for a $10 million grant from the Florida Department of Transportation. If approved, the funds would be used for the design and construction of the Flagler Trail project.

Why it matters

The county is seeking $10 million in state funding to design and build the Flagler Trail, which would impact local infrastructure and recreational access across the county.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Parks and Recreation Department

The department is the lead agency requesting the grant and managing the project.

Directly affected

County residents

Residents may see changes to local infrastructure and recreational trail access if the project is funded and constructed.

Key Facts

  • The county is requesting authorization to apply for up to $10,000,000 in funding from the Florida Department of Transportation's Sun Trail Grant.
  • The grant funds are designated for the design and construction of the Flagler Trail.
  • The request seeks authorization for the County Manager or their designee to sign the grant application and all related documents.
  • The project is identified as a countywide initiative.
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  • The request was introduced on November 20, 2024.
  • The item is classified as a Consent Item for the Board of County Commissioners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sun Trail Grant?
It is a funding program provided by the Florida Department of Transportation for trail design and construction.
Who will sign the application if it is approved?
The County Manager or their designee is authorized to the application and supporting documents.

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Connected Entities

Parks and Recreation, Lorie Bailey Brown, Florida Department of Transportation and 1 more
OrganizationParks and Recreation“Requesting department”Map →
PersonLorie Bailey Brown“CFO/Resource Management Director”Map →
OrganizationFlorida Department of Transportation“Grant provider”Map →
locationFlagler Trail“Project site”Map →

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