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Cape Canaveral council accepts $4.76 million state grant for shoreline emergency work at water reclamation facility
Summary
The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 202601 to accept a $4,757,900 Florida Department of Environmental Protection grant for emergency shoreline enhancement at the city water reclamation facility; council thanked state legislators and discussed compliance with new contracting rules.
The City of Cape Canaveral on Jan. 20 adopted Resolution 202601 to accept a $4,757,900 grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to fund emergency shoreline enhancement work at the city’s water reclamation facility.
Mayor Wes Morrison summarized the resolution and thanked state lawmakers for securing the appropriation, saying the city “extends sincere gratitude for his significant contributions” in the grant process. City staff identified Zach Eicholz of the resiliency division and Tim Carlisle as project contacts who have been involved since the start.
Council discussed compliance with recently enacted state contracting rules and the handling of subcontracts and subawards. Mayor Pro Tem Tim Jackson noted he had spoken with the city manager and that staff would verify contract language to ensure compliance with new legislation before execution.
City Attorney and staff confirmed the resolution authorizes the city manager to proceed with the grant contract. The motion to adopt Resolution 202601 passed unanimously, 5–0.
The council did not set an immediate construction start date during the meeting; staff said they would brief the council on implementation details and any required public‑work staging (staff previously noted a public workshop may be scheduled about staging near Manatee Park).
