Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bradenton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in water utilities with medium priority
Additional $2.4 million in ARPA grant funds for sewer lift station projects
Amendment 2 to the FDEP grant adds $2,396,220 in federal ARPA money for the Lift Station 3 expansion and Lift Station 13 demolition, bringing the total award to $5,334,095. It also extends deadlines and drops the city's matching-fund requirement.
8th Avenue West water transmission main redundancy
Staff jumped on a chance to install a redundant 18-inch water main while the road was already open, saving roughly $110,000 and protecting water service to the whole city if the existing line fails.