TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Discussion and Approval of Projects for 2027 State and Federal Legislative Funding Consideration.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approval of projects for 2027 State and Federal legislative funding consideration, after discussion.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approval of projects for 2027 State and Federal legislative funding consideration, after discussion.
Pros: Creates a Commission-approved list of projects to pursue through State and Federal legislative funding opportunities.
Cons: Grants and Department staff must prepare applications and coordinate with funding partners.
Option 2: Allow City Manager to decide what to apply to for State and Federal legislative funding.
Pros: City Commission time saved.
Cons: City Commission does not weigh in on the priorities.
Option 3: Not consider any projects for State and Federal legislative funding.
Pros: Avoids the application development and coordination associated with these specific funding requests.
Cons: The City would not pursue potential State or Federal legislative funding opportunities for the identified projects.
Background Information
Each year, staff presents potential projects for the upcoming State and Federal legislative funding cycles for Commission consideration.
Key considerations for funding requests:
State legislative funding amounts vary by program and legislative appropriation. Historically, many local funding requests have been $1 million or less; however, larger requests may be considered depending on the funding opportunity, project scope, and legislative priorities. Priority should be given to urgent, shovel-ready projects or projects nearing design completion.
Federal funding involves stricter requirements, including bidding, permitting, and construction constraints, which can extend project timelines. Projects that have already gone through the City’s st...
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