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Request Board approval to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Grant Program. The application seeks up to $800,000 for an implementation grant to support the St. Johns Drainage Basin Study project. Additionally, authorize the County Manager or designee to execute the grant application and supporting documents as required for the grant. District2 - Zembower (John Slot, Public Works Director)
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Public Works - Engineering
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Authorized By:
John Slot, Public Works Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Joe LoFaso/407-665-5709
Background:
The Public Works Department/Engineering Division proposes to conduct the St. Johns Drainage Basin Study within the St. Johns Basin of Seminole County. The study aims to analyze the existing stormwater systems in the basin, identify issues and deficiencies, and develop prioritized solutions to address capacity and resiliency concerns within the stormwater system.
To fund the St. Johns Basin Study, the proposal seeks to utilize the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Grant Program. This implementation grant request will cover the full cost of the project, with the department requesting up to $800,000 in federal funding.
The grant’s cost share requirement for planning activities allows for 100% of the project’s expenses to be covered by funding for the project to be paid for by federal funds. The preliminary fee for engaging an engineering consultant to develop the St. Johns Basin Study is estimated at $472,608.00. However, this figure does not account for the parallel efforts of County staff, including support of consultant’s, project management, reviewing deliverables, interagency coordination, public relations, and other administrative tasks essential for the project’s success.
Given, these additional considerations, it is recommended that the County Manager request up to $800,000.00 in grant funding to ensure all costs incurred by the County for the project are captured.
Requested Action:
Staff requests Board approval to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Grant Program. The application requests up to $800,000 for an implementation grant to support the St. Johns Drainage Basin Study. Additionally, staff seeks authorization for the County Manager or designee to execute the grant application and any supporting documents required for submission.