GRANT APPLICATION IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $100,547,040.00

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

Resolution adopted on 7/21/2026 ratifying the County Mayor's submission of a grant application to the USDOT FHWA under the Bridge Investment Program, Large Bridge Project category, for up to $100,547,040 for the Venetian Causeway Bridge Replacement Project. The project replaces 11 Venetian Causeway bridges originally built in 1926, with a total estimated construction cost of $201,094,080, including a required County match of at least $50,273,520 and an FDOT match of up to $50,273,520. The work includes replacing 11 bridges with infrastructure anticipated to last 50 years, meeting updated design codes, improving safety, maintaining aesthetics, and enhancing bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The project spans Commission Districts 3 and 4. The grant was awarded by USDOT FHWA on July 17, 2024. Grant disbursement is pending grant agreement execution under this resolution. The resolution also authorizes the County Mayor to execute the grant agreement and related LAP agreements with FDOT. The grant manager is Paola Baez, P.E., Chief, Multimodal Development, Department of Transportation and Public Works. The funding source includes Toll Revenue and Mobility Impact Fees. The resolution was sponsored by Sen. Rene Garcia. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.