2026-22 Resolution of the Council, re: USDOT Build Grant Application

RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL

NO. No: 2026-22

WHEREAS:
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced the 2026 round of the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program to fund planning or constructing surface transportation infrastructure projects that will improve safety; environmental sustainability; quality of life; mobility and community connectivity; economic competitiveness and opportunity including tourism; state of good repair; partnership and collaboration; and innovation, and

WHEREAS:
The minimum funding request must be at least $5 million and requires a 20% match of non-federal funds toward the total project cost, with an application deadline of February 24, 2026, and

WHEREAS:
A proposed project has been identified for the planning and construction of stormwater and roadway improvements on Third Beach Road and Paradise Ave., including removal of open drainage swales on both roads; installation of stormwater treatment BMP’s under sidewalks and under roadways; installation of sidewalks; and repaving of all disturbed areas of roadways to accommodate new stormwater measures, and

WHEREAS:
The total project cost is estimated to be $6.875 million, with a grant funding request of $5.5 million, and 20% local match $1.375 million, now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Town Council hereby commits local funding of up to $1.375 million toward the total project cost and authorizes the Town Engineer and Planning Department to prepare and submit the above-referenced grant application.

FEBRUARY 17, 2026
READ AND PASSED IN COUNCIL

Wendy J. W. Marshall, MMC
Town Clerk

RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL

NO.

WHEREAS:
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced the 2026 round of the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program to fund planning or constructing surface transportation infrastructure projects that will improve safety; environmental sustainability; quality of life; mobility and community connectivity; economic competitiveness and opportunity including tourism; state of good repair; partnership and collaboration; and innovation, and

WHEREAS:
The minimum funding request must be at least $5 million and requires a 20% match of non-federal funds toward the total project cost, with an application deadline of February 24, 2026, and

WHEREAS:
A proposed project has been identified for the planning and construction of stormwater and roadway improvements on Third Beach Road and Paradise Ave., including removal of open drainage swales on both roads; installation of stormwater treatment BMP’s under sidewalks and under roadways; installation of sidewalks; and repaving of all disturbed areas of roadways to accommodate new stormwater measures, and

WHEREAS:
The total project cost is estimated to be $6.875 million, with a grant funding request of $5.5 million, and 20% local match $1.375 million, now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Town Council hereby commits local funding of up to $1.375 million toward the total project cost and authorizes the Town Engineer and Planning Department to prepare and submit the above-referenced grant application.