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

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-692-26 (Legislative Item File Number 261322) 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 $100,547,040.00 for the Venetian Causeway Bridge Replacement Project. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor to execute the grant agreement, amendments, and receive and expend funds. The project involves replacing 11 Venetian Causeway bridges originally built in 1926, with an estimated total construction cost of $201,094,080, including a required local match of at least $50,273,520 and an FDOT match of up to $50,273,520. The project spans Commission Districts 3 and 4. The grant was awarded by USDOT FHWA on 7/17/2024. The resolution was introduced on 7/14/2026 and adopted on 7/21/2026. Senator Rene Garcia is the prime sponsor. The grant manager is Paola Baez, P.E., Chief, Multimodal Development, DTPW. The project will replace 11 bridges (Bridges 2 through 12) that do not meet current geometric or safety design standards and exhibit severe deterioration. The work includes replacing the bridges with infrastructure anticipated to last 50 years, improving safety, maintaining aesthetics, and enhancing bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The project is funded by federal funds ($100,547,040), County funds via Toll Revenue and Mobility Impact Fees (at least $50,273,520), and FDOT funds (up to $50,273,520). The document does not state a specific street address, parcel/folio, or acreage for the project. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.