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Monday, April 20, 2026 · Government meeting record

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The Town of Pomona Park held two public hearings in April 2026 to discuss applications for federal Small Cities Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). The proposed projects include significant upgrades to the town's 30-year-old fire protection system and various community improvements such as sidewalk repairs, park renovations, and community center upgrades.

Why it matters

The town is seeking over $1.6 million in grant funding to modernize fire safety infrastructure and renovate public recreational facilities, which will determine the scope of future municipal construction projects.

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TOWN OF POMONA PARK, FLORIDA

FIRST PUBLIC HEARING - CDBG APPLICATION APRIL 20,2026 \| 6:00 P.M. TOWN HALL-1775 HWY 17 S,POMONA PARK,FL 32181

1. CALL TO ORDER

The First Public Hearing was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Deputy Clerk Jennifer Paul.

ALSO PRESENT: Town Clerk Andrea Almeida

Jeffrey Winters Town Staff and members of the public

2. PURPOSE OF HEARING

Town Clerk Andrea stated that the purpose of the First Public Hearing was to provide citizens an opportunity to comment on the Town's proposed application to FloridaCommerce for an FFY 2025 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

- Administration: $129,550 (No LMI requirement)

3. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED CDBG APPLICATION

- Engineering: $227,200 (No LMI requirement)

- Fire Protection Improvements: $1,262,700 (>51% LMI Benefit)

Project Overview:

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The proposed project includes upgrades to the Town's existing fire protection system, which is currently approximately 30 years old. The improvements are intended to:

- Increase system capacity

- Provide redundancy to critical systems

- Improve reliability and long-term service delivery

Major Components Include:

- 30,000-gallon Ground Storage Tank (GST)

- 2,000-gallon Hydrotank

- 100 kW Generator

- 50 HP High Service Pump

- Yard piping and electrical services

All equipment sizing is preliminary and subject to final design. The project is expected to provide townwide benefits.

- Sidewalk improvements

- Renovation of restroom facilities

- Construction of a picnic shelter

- Mayor's Park improvements

- Community Center fixture upgrades

- Sidewalks: approximately $315,700

- Restroom & Picnic Shelter: approximately $300,000

- Mayor's Park Improvements: approximately $476,400

- Community Center Fixtures: approximately $30,000

5. PUBLIC COMMENT

- Total project budget: $1,342,200

- Total estimated construction cost: $1,122,100

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TOWN OF POMONA PARK, FLORIDA

SECOND PUBLIC HEARING - CDBG APPLICATION APRIL 27, 2026 \| 5:00 P.M. TOWN HALL-1775 HWY 17 S,POMONA PARK,FL 32181

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