NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING: Applications for Florida Department of Transportation “Transportation Alternatives Grant Program” for FY2030
Calendar Date:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING:
The City of Marathon Planning and Public Works Departments will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, starting at 5:30pm. This meeting will be held at the City of Marathon City Hall, Council Chambers, located at 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050.
ITEM FOR PUBLIC MEETING: Applications for Florida Department of Transportation “Transportation Alternatives Grant Program” for FY2030.
A public meeting regarding the Transportation Alternative (TA) Grant Applications that are being considered for submission on December 6, 2023. A continuation of the Surface Transportation Block Grant, TA funding is by contract authority from the Highway Trust Fund, subject to the overall federal-aid obligation limitation determined by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Projects must support surface transportation, be competitively solicited, and comply with the provisions of the FDOT Work Program Instructions and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) [§ 11109; 23 United States Code (U.S.C.) 133(h)].
This year the City of Marathon will be submitting three grant applications for consideration:
- Completion of Coco Plum Multi Use Trail/Turn-Around
- Installation of Path Lighting along Coco Plum Trail
- Grassy Key
Strengthening our economy by enhancing traveling experiences throughout communities, TA also funds cultural, historical, and environmental aspects of transportation infrastructure including construction of turnouts, overlooks and viewing areas; historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities; vegetation management in transportation rights-of-way; archaeological activities related to impacts from transportation projects; and environmental mitigation related to stormwater and habitat connectivity.
To obtain additional information concerning the application and the public hearing, contact Maria Covelli, Grants Coordinator, at (305) 743-0033 or by email at covellim@ci.marathon.fl.us.
All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting. Please note that more than one Marathon City Council/Board/Committee member may participate in the meeting.
The City of Marathon complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a disabled person requiring special accommodations or assistance, please notify the City ADA Coordinator at (305) 289-5022 of such need at least 72 hours in advance.
