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Marina project put on hold after federal grant funding shrinks, board told

3426518 · May 20, 2025
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Staff reported that key federal grants that would have funded a deep-water marina and habitat islands have been reduced or lost; the presenter recommended pausing the project and building a reserve so the city can move quickly if funding returns.

Gail (presenting) told the board that several federal funding streams the project relied on have been reduced or canceled, and she recommended pausing work on the proposed deep-water marina until the grant landscape stabilizes.

“Since this was grant driven, I suggest we put this marina project on hold,” Gail said after summarizing research from consultant Greg Weicamp of Edgewater Resources. She told the board that the FEMA BRIC (Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities)…

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