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 involves replacing 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 resolution also authorizes the County Mayor to execute the grant agreement and related LAP agreements. The project spans Commission Districts 3 and 4. The grant was awarded by USDOT FHWA on July 17, 2024. The project will replace 11 bridges with newer infrastructure anticipated to last 50 years, meeting updated design codes, improving safety, maintaining aesthetics, and enhancing bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The bridges are Bridges 2 through 12. The project addresses safety and hurricane evacuation concerns for residents of the Venetian Islands and other users. The grant manager is Paola Baez, P.E., Chief, Multimodal Development, DTPW. The funding source includes Causeway Toll Revenue, FDOT Funds, and Mobility Impact Fees. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.