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Levy County approves CDBG, Restore Act funding items, ADA entry improvements and several contract awards
Summary
The commission approved a CDBG subgrant (up to $750,000), a $1.5 million Restore Act reimbursement grant for oyster reef restoration, a county road resurfacing contract notice, a $113,758 award for government center entry ADA improvements and authorization for other budget items; several votes passed without further debate.
Levy County commissioners voted on a series of budget, grant and procurement items during Monday's meeting, approving federal and state-funded reimbursements, a local contract award and county capital improvements.
Brooke Smith presented a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) subgrant agreement (packet reference 2324) for up to $750,000, subject to the availability of funds; the board moved, seconded and approved the CDBG subgrant. Smith also presented a Restore Act budget amendment and reimbursement authorization of $1,500,000 for a Cedar Key oyster-reef restoration project; staff noted reimbursement procedures for the grant.
Staff announced a notice of award to Anderson Columbia for resurfacing County Road 330 with a contract price reported in the meeting as $299,833.40 (contract number 438170-1-54-01). The board also approved a contract award to Payne Construction Group for the Levy County Government Center entry improvements at $113,758 to correct stairs and ADA ramp issues and to bring the entrance into compliance.
In separate action, commissioners approved Resolution 2025-65 presented by the solid-waste director to update disposal definitions, charges and regulations. The board also approved payment of $2,983,309.32 in bills during the session.
Next steps: Staff will complete contracting paperwork, submit reimbursement evidence for grants as required and proceed with procurement implementation for the awarded projects.
