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Last week, U.S. Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) announced several community projects submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for inclusion in the Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget. The City of St. Petersburg submitted seven projects for consideration, and five were selected for submission with a requested value of $17.7 million, representing a $7.6 million increase over the City's FY24 request.
“I’m thankful to Representative Castor and Representative Luna for recognizing the significance of these Community Project Fund requests to our city and carrying them forward in the House of Representatives,” said Mayor Kenneth T. Welch. “These projects are a reflection of our values as a city, demonstrating our commitment to resilience, sustainability, and public safety in every neighborhood.”
Council Chair E Deborah Figgs-Sanders added, “I am grateful for the Community Project Funding requests championed by our distinguished legislators and their continued support of St. Petersburg and our investments in projects across the city.” She emphasized that this effort affirms "the collective work of our city leadership and federal representatives listening to our residents and prioritizing their needs."
“Congressional Community Project Funding requests highlight the impact that federal partnerships can have on our city," said Council Member Lisset Hanewicz, Chair of the Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Committee. "The issues that matter to our community are reflected in our requests made to Representatives Castor and Luna for much-needed federal funding." Hanewicz noted that "the five projects submitted encompass many of the city’s top priorities, including water quality improvements, environmental resilience, and flood mitigation."
The House Appropriations Committee will review each project on its merits for inclusion in the FY25 Federal Budget.
Rep. Castor's submissions include:
- MLK St., South of Salt Creek to 32nd Ave S Roadway Elevation - $5 million: This project aims to address flooding during high water events by elevating this section.
- Seagrass Mitigation Bank - $1.5 million: This project involves ledger development, credit generation, and planting seagrasses within a dredge hole boundary.
- Crescent Lake Water Quality Improvements - $1.3 million: Aimed at improving water quality in Crescent Lake to meet state standards.
Rep. Luna's submissions include:
- Bartlett Lake/Salt Creek Pump Station - $9 million: Construction of a new master lift station to increase stormwater conveyance capacity.
- Police Take Home Vehicles - $900,000: Funding for new take-home hybrid vehicles at approximately $60,000 per vehicle.
Additionally, other selected projects within St. Pete include:
- 34th St Corridor Improvements – Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority - $2.5 million
- Ed White Senior Housing Redevelopment – Housing Authority of St Petersburg - $5.339791 million
- Research Vessel Modernization & Equipment Upgrades at Florida’s Institute of Oceanography – USF St Pete - $8.115 million
- SMART Tech Industry 4 Lab – St Petersburg College - $4 million
- Veteran Workforce Support Center – USF St Pete - $4 million
For more information on these projects visit:
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