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Board allocates $57 million in HUD SRQ resilient funds, prioritizing St. Armands upgrades and key county infrastructure
Summary
After a day of public testimony and technical briefings, the Sarasota County commission approved a staff‑recommended allocation of $57 million in HUD resilient (SRQ) funds to a mix of county infrastructure projects and prioritized community resilience requests, including funding for St. Armands pump and outfall upgrades. Selections are conditional on environmental review and subrecipient agreements.
The Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 16 approved a staff‑compiled distribution of roughly $57 million in federal HUD resilient SRQ funds to a slate of public‑entity and nonprofit projects aimed at repairing and hardening infrastructure damaged by the 2024 storms.
The commission’s action follows extensive public comment from residents and business owners on barrier islands and low‑lying neighborhoods who urged the county to prioritize projects that protect businesses, evacuation routes and critical utilities. After nearly three hours of deliberation and staff briefings, the board voted unanimously to adopt the package and directed staff to complete…
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