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Commissioners accept $1.2M FDOT matching grant to build access taxiway at county site
Summary
Brevard County agreed to accept an 80/20 (federal/state/local) matching grant for $1.2 million to construct an access taxiway and infrastructure at a county-owned FDOT-funded site; no general funds were required.
The Board of County Commissioners approved an FDOT grant and the county’s participation to construct an access taxiway and associated infrastructure at a site purchased with FDOT funds in 2020. The estimated project cost is $1,200,000; the grant is an 80/20 match and requires no general-fund contribution, staff told commissioners.
Staff and commissioners noted a short procurement timeline tied to the FDOT grant-execution deadline and confirmed the county can terminate the grant and return funds if later decided not to proceed. Commissioner Kimberly Atkinson sought reassurance that accepting the grant did not obligate the county to proceed if local opposition developed; staff said termination would require a termination agreement.
The board voted 5-0 to accept the grant and authorize the county to execute required documents.
Ending: Staff will advance grant execution and move the project into design and implementation according to FDOT requirements.
