File #: 2026-R-07    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/29/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/2/2026 Final action:
Title: Resolution 2026-R-07: File Petition Appealing Florida Commerce Initial Funding Denial
Attachments: 1. 73C-23.0041.pdf, 2. Exhibit A - Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $38 Million for Floridas Small and Rural Communities Executive Office of the Governor (002).pdf, 3. FY 2324 CDBG-NR Application Scores (003).pdf, 4. Resolution Authorizing Appeal (003).pdf

                     COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM

 

SUBJECT:

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Resolution 2026-R-07: File Petition Appealing Florida Commerce Initial Funding Denial

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DEPARTMENT:

Public Works

 

SUMMARY:

In May 2025, the City submitted its application to Florida Commerce for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) seeking funding in the amount of $1,389,000 for Sewer Line Replacement activities and Water Line Replacement activities.

 

In August 2025, the Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis issued a press release announcing the awards for CDBG grants to 19 small and rural Florida communities. The City’s application was excluded from the grant awards, despite demonstrating an application score within the “fundable range” for all applications.

 

The City staff wishes to appeal the decision of Florida Commerce to exclude the City’s application from CDBG grant funding.

 

BUDGETED ITEM:                       ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable

 

BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED:                       ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable

 

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Motion to Approve Resolution 2026-R-07.