Board approves FY26 fund‑balance adjustments and authorizes multiple grant applications and acceptances

Stephanie Marley, director of the Office of Management and Budget, presented the annual FY26 fund‑balance adjustments that roll forward unspent prior‑year project funds into the current fiscal year. Staff said the adjustments are a standard accounting step that preserves project continuity and places residual funds into reserves.

Marley also requested permission to apply for and accept a set of grants: an AARP Community Challenge grant for $15,000 (no match) to fund housing safety accommodations; an FDOT SCOP grant application for Southwest 84th Avenue and Southwest Bush Street resurfacing ($1,337,538 with a $445,846 match planned from FY32 roads CIP); a second SCOP request for Southwest Sunset Trail resurfacing and reconstruction ($4,964,947 with $1,654,982 match); a Florida Fish and Wildlife state wildlife grant ($65,000 with $35,000 local match) for a shoreline stabilization project; acceptance of an FDEP $1,000,000 award for the S‑1 Canal channel enhancement project with a $250,000 county commitment and pursuit of an additional $1.7M in future funding; and acceptance of a DCF rip‑current simulator reimbursement for Ocean Rescue ($13,900).

Staff described the S‑1 Canal pilot as a conveyance‑system water‑quality treatment demonstration and said work would be sited near Markle Street in West Palm City Farms. Public safety and parks staff explained how a portable rip‑current simulator would be used for training at Sailfish Splash and other facilities. Commissioners approved department items, fund‑balance resolutions and grant actions by unanimous vote.