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Request Board approval to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program requesting up to $25,000,000 for the Reconnecting Orange Boulevard Project; and authorize the County Manager or designee to execute all documents associated with the BUILD grant application. District5 - Herr (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:
George Woodring/407-665-7168
Background:
The U.S. Department of Transportation has published the FY2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to apply for the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program. BUILD grants are intended to upgrade infrastructure across America, making transportation systems safer and more efficient. The Federal contribution is 80 percent towards each project, requiring a 20 percent match from the applicant. Grants are limited to a $25,000,000 maximum Federal Award Size.
The Reconnecting Orange Boulevard Project (CIP #01785303):
This project consists of a three-mile stretch of roadway, beginning at the intersection with SR 46 and extending north and east to the Monroe Road/US 17-92 intersection. The project will reconstruct the roadway corridor using a Complete Streets model by redesigning the roadway to enhance multimodal travel safety, developing an active transportation network to increase connectivity, and installing stormwater infrastructure to improve area water quality and control. The project aims to enhance equitable access and improve the quality of life for residents in the area.
Requested Action:
Staff requests Board approval to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program requesting up to $25,000,000 for the Reconnecting Orange Boulevard Project; and authorize the County Manager or designee to execute all documents associated with the BUILD grant application.