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Board signals support for Venezia Park resurvey under state matching grant program
Summary
Staff briefed the board on the state small matching grant program (up to $50,000, typical per‑resource cost ~$200). Members recommended Venezia Park as a high priority for resurvey; staff will prepare an application when the grant opens April 1.
Staff outlined opportunities under the state small matching grant program for certified local governments, noting awards commonly cap at $50,000 and that the program often expects a per‑resource survey cost near $200. Harry Klinkhammer said the grant cycle opens April 1 and that funding would be for FY2027 (money available 07/01/2027).
Board members discussed options and consensus coalesced around Venezia Park as a priority for a resurvey — the neighborhood has not been resurveyed since the 1980s and members said updated documentation and photographs would support preservation efforts. Harry said staff will prepare the application when released and recommended breaking larger projects into smaller chunks if the scope exceeds available grant funds.
Members also discussed thematic surveys (for example, post‑World War II bungalows or mid‑century structures) as alternatives to strictly geographic surveys, and staff noted previous and pending surveys (Edgewood/Seaward areas; Gulf Shores/Golden Beach) that are already in process or ranked for funding.
