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Committee authorizes FHWA grant agreement for Capital Connector, acknowledging about $1 million potential shortfall

City of Charleston Finance Committee · January 20, 2026
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Summary

The committee approved resolution 26-15 authorizing the city to enter an FHWA grant agreement to construct the Capital Connector. Staff said the 100% design estimate is about $26 million—roughly $1 million above the $25 million grant—and the estimate includes a 15% contingency; the measure passed by voice vote.

The Finance Committee on Jan. 20 authorized the mayor or city manager to enter a Federal Highway Administration grant agreement to construct the Capital Connector, while explicitly acknowledging a potential funding shortfall.

Mr. Michaud said the project's design is at 100% and the…

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