34. Accept Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Funding

Lee Board of County Commissioners · 2026-05-05 · agenda_item

The Lee Board of County Commissioners is planning to accept a $1,250,000 grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. This funding is for the Fort Myers Beach Water Reclamation Facility (FMB WRF) Restoration & Capacity Enhancement Project. The grant will help pay for part of the construction and completion of two new anaerobic basins for the facility's Biological Nutrient Removal system. This grant covers a portion of the total project construction. The project is currently planned and has been approved as part of the FY26 Utilities Capital Improvement Program. Work funded by this grant will likely involve site preparation, underground utility work, and the construction of new basins, followed by mechanical and finish trades for the water reclamation facility. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers in site prep, grading, concrete, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and general construction could find opportunities by reaching out early before final plans and bids are set.

grant funding

1,250,000 $

Grant Agreement Number

26RCP01