HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2026-003 Authorization to Apply for Three 2026 USDOT Build Grant ProgramsRESOLUTION NO. 2026-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF UP TO THREE APPLICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY 2026 BETTER UTILIZING INVESTMENTS TO LEVERAGE DEVELOPMENT (BUILD) GRANTS FOR MULTIMODAL ROADWAY
REHABILITATION PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING COORDINATION WITH
PARTNER JURISDICTIONS FOR REGIONAL PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE APPLICATIONS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE OR DECLINATION OF AWARDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation administers the Better Utilizing
Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program to fund surface transportation
infrastructure projects with significant local and regional impact; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach is an eligible applicant under the FY 2026 BUILD
Grant Program and is authorized to submit up to three grant applications per funding cycle for
capital transportation projects with independent utility; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to pursue FY 2026 BUILD funding for up to three
multimodal roadway rehabilitation projects within the City that focus on roadway reconstruction,
safety enhancements ,and infrastructure upgrades; and
WHEREAS, the City is also evaluating opportunities to coordinate with neighboring
jurisdictions on regionally significant roadway improvements, including potential projects located
within the City of Hollywood and Broward County, which would be pursued only in coordination
with and subject to concurrence from the owning jurisdiction, unless such jurisdiction elects to
apply independently as the lead applicant; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2026 BUILD Grant Program requires a minimum federal funding
request of $5 million for urban capital projects and generally limits federal participation to up to 80
percent of total eligible project costs, unless a project qualifies for up to 100 percent federal funding
based on designation as an Area of Persistent Poverty or Historically Disadvantaged Community;
and
WHEREAS, eligible BUILD grant funds may be used for preliminary engineering, final
design, environmental review, construction, construction engineering and inspection (CEI), bidding
and procurement support, project administration, contingency, and other eligible project costs; and
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WHEREAS, selection of a project for BUILD funding does not obligate the City to accept
an award, and the City retains the discretion to decline any award if funding, timing, or other
considerations are not in the City’s best interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the above “Whereas” clauses are ratified and confirmed, and they are
made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That the City Commission hereby authorizes the submission of up to three
FY 2026 BUILD Grant applications to the U.S. Department of Transportation for multimodal
roadway rehabilitation projects, including City-led projects and, where feasible, coordinated
applications developed in partnership with neighboring jurisdictions.
Section 3. That the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to prepare, execute, and
submit all BUILD grant applications, certifications, assurances, and supporting documentation
required by USDOT.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall become effective ten (10) days after adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on January 13, 2026.
Motion by Commissioner Lewellen, second by Commissioner Rimoli.
FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION: Unanimous X
Yes No
Commissioner Lori Lewellen ____ ____
Commissioner Luis Rimoli ____ ____
Commissioner Archibald J. Ryan IV ____ ____
Vice Mayor Marco Salvino ____ ____
Mayor Joyce L. Davis ____ ____
SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE
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ATTEST:
ELORA RIERA JOYCE L. DAVIS CITY CLERK MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
EVE A. BOUTSIS
CITY ATTORNEY