CDBG Public Hearing #2

CDBG Public Hearing #2 · 2026-04-30 · agenda_packet

Islamorada, Village of Islands is seeking $3,000,000 in FFY 2025 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for Neighborhood Revitalization. The project involves the construction of a hardened, redundant subaqueous potable water transmission main at Channel #2 (approximately Mile Marker 72.9-72.5) to replace an aging, bridge-mounted crossing. The existing 44-year-old, 30-inch diameter steel pipe has experienced recent breaks, causing water service disruptions and water loss. The proposed solution involves installing approximately 3,300 linear feet of 42-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) transmission main via horizontal directional drilling 25 to 30 feet beneath the seabed. This will supplement the existing main, which will remain in service as a backup. The total project cost is estimated at $4.8 million, with the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) providing a $1.8 million match. The project is justified by an urgent need to prevent future disruptions to water service for tens of thousands of residents and critical facilities in the Middle and Lower Keys. Public hearings were held on April 23, 2026, and April 30, 2026. The Village Council approved the submission of the CDBG application on an unspecified date in 2026.