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Home My WebLink AboutItem R07 COUNTY of MONROE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Mayor Michelle Lincoln,District 2 The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4 y Craig Cates,District 1 James K. Scholl,District 3 � « Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5 Regular Meeting July 15, 2026 Agenda Item Number: R7 26-32328 BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Resilience Office TIME APPROXIMATE: TBD STAFF CONTACT: Rhonda Haag (305) 395-9928 AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Resolution authorizing the submission of two Monroe County grant applications under the Resilient Florida Grant Program in 2026/27: 1) A capital application in a not-to-exceed amount of $25 Million in state Resilient Florida funds matched with up to $60 Million in HMGP federal funds and $250,000 in County funds for construction and CEI services for the Flagler Avenue Resilient Road Adaption Project; and 2) A planning application for $240,000 with $0 match for a Living Shoreline Nature-Based Feasibility Study. ITEM BACKGROUND: This Resolution authorizes the submission of a capital grant application for the Flagler Avenue Resilient Road Adaptation Project that County staff proposes to be submitted under the state Resilient Florida Grant Program for 2026/27 for construction and CEI services. An application submitted in 2025 was not funded. The application this year is being enhanced to increase the probability of award, which includes the submittal of a $250,000 match with local County funds. This Resolution also authorizes the submission of a planning grant application for $240,000 for Living Shoreline Nature-Based features feasibility planning study which would create an inventory and assessment of the existing shoreline infrastructure and make specific adaptation project recommendations for the design and cost of living shoreline projects. The county's vulnerability assessment indicated several areas where County infrastructure was vulnerable to sea level rise. This study would identify those areas and provide conceptual designs for potential projects for future capital grant applications. There are $54.1 Million to $60 Million of federal HMGP funds potentially available for the Flagler Avenue project, which represents up to a 72.5% match of the $82.7 Million project cost, leaving a shortfall of $22.7 Million. The Resilient Florida program provides up to 50% of the grant funds for capital projects. Staff propose submitting a grant application to the State for an amount not-to-exceed $25 Million,which is up to a 32.5%match. The actual amount of the grant application may vary slightly by the time it is completed, but the request will not exceed $25 Million in Resilient Florida funds. County funds of$250,000 are being offered to enhance the application. A contract for engineering design and permitting of the project was completed in June 2026 and plans were submitted to the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) for review. FDEM will perform a cost benefit analysis to determine if the federal funds can be released for use. Flagler Avenue is a main thoroughfare serving the largest population center and tourism hub in the Florida Keys. After a storm, it often becomes the only usable travel route, as the other main avenues, located along the shoreline, are frequently blocked by sand and storm debris. Its central location and reliable access make Flagler Avenue vital to post-storm recovery and everyday mobility. Future elevation of this avenue is critical for public safety and commerce PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: July 16, 2025: Approval of a Resolution authorizing the submission of Monroe County's grant application for not to exceed amount of $25 Million in state Resilient Florida funds, matched with $54,165,834 in HMGP federal funds and $0 County funds, for construction and CEI services for the Flagler Avenue resilient road adaption project for the Resilient Florida grant program in 2025/26. INSURANCE REQUIRED: No CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval DOCUMENTATION: Resolution FINANCIAL IMPACT: Effective Date: 07/15/2026 Expiration Date: N/A Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A Total Cost to County: $250,000 if awarded Current Year Portion: $0 Budgeted: No Source of Funds: Click oirw tor,.) he r !, "to eirit;�,��sir t,,ext. CPI: N/A Indirect Costs: $0.00 Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above-dollar amounts: The City of Key West will fund and manage the operations and maintenance of the project if constructed. Revenue Producing: No If yes, amount: Grant: Application for a grant County Match: $250,000 7. Approval of a Resolutionauthorizing submission of two Monroe County grant applications under the Resilient Florida Grant Program 1 7: 1)A capital application in a not-to-exceed tMillion in state Resilient Florida funs matched with up to Million in HMGP federalin Countyfunds for construction services forte Flagler Avenue Resilient Road AdaptionProject; and 2)A planning application for $240,000 withmatch for a Living Shoreline Nature-Based Feasl ility study. RESOLUTION NO. -2026 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY TO APPROVE THE GRANT APPLICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO SUBMIT SUCH APPLICATIONS WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE RESILIENT FLORIDA GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has a grant program pursuant to Section 380.093, Florida Statutes known as the "Resilient Florida" Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the Resilient Florida Grant Program provides funds to local governments to undertake capital resilience projects addressing flood risk; and WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioner seeks to apply for a road adaptation capital grant application for Flagler Avenue and a planning grant application for a Shoreline Nature-Based Features Feasibility Planning Study; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County approves the applications and authorizes the County Administrator to submit the applications under the 2026/26 Resilient Florida Program. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Administrator to submit the following applications with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection under the Resilient Florida program: CAPITAL GRANT FUNDS: No. Project Title Project Description Total Project Cost Amount and Requested Match Funds under Provided Resilient Florida 1 Flagler Sea Level Construction of a resilient $82.7 Million cost Rise Roadway And roadway adaptation project for ------- Not To Drainage Pilot the Flagler Avenue roadway in $54.1 - $60 Million Exceed $25 Project, Key West owned and maintained match provided by Million Key West by Monroe County. Federal funds reserved Design underway and to be for Flagler Avenue complete and shovel ready under HMGP program 1 No. Project Title Project Description Total Project Cost Amount and Requested Match Funds under Provided Resilient Florida 2 Shoreline Nature- Create an inventory and $2401000, $0 match. $24000 Based Features assessment of the existing Feasibility shoreline infrastructure and make Planning Study specific adaptation proj ect recommendations for the design and cost of actual shoreline projects. Section 2: The effective date of this Resolution is July 15, 2026. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a meeting of said Board held on the 15th day of July 2026. Mayor Michelle Lincoln, District 2 Mayor Pro Tem David Rice, District 4 Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein, District 5 Commissioner Craig Cates, District 1 Commissioner James K. Scholl, District 3 (Seal) Attest: Kevin Madok, Clerk BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: By: As Deputy Clerk Mayor ONROE COUNT ATTOMNEYS,OFFICE APPROVED AS TO FORM w� SMT OUlWYArFORNEY TiE: 6-?5-7.07, _._ 2