PROGRAMS WE ARE SUPPORTING :
ST . LUCIE COUNTY ’ S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
St . Lucie County ’ s 2024 Legislative Program common guiding principles in the areas of Unfunded Mandates and Budget , Economic Development , Environmental / Natural Resources , Transportation & Infrastructure , Public Safety , Public Health & Human Services , Education and Agriculture .
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ( FDEP )
The City supports continued FDEP program funding for Alternative Water Supply ; Water Quality and Restoration ; Indian River Lagoon Water Quality Improvement Projects ; and other funding sources to support local government projects to improve water quality and stormwater management . Further , the City supports innovative long-term funding mechanisms and partnerships to support water quality and build future supply . The City also supports funding for land acquisition to improve the preservation of community green space , the development of park space and to support stormwater management and resiliency .
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ( FDOT ) WORK PROGRAM
The City supports the funding of all ranked transportation projects by the FDOT in the five-year work program . Support includes reimbursement of the funding committed by FDOT and advanced by the City for the widening of Port St . Lucie Boulevard to Becker Road . Additional projects include sidewalk construction , intersection improvements , bridge rehabilitation , and traffic signal operation and maintenance .
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ( FDOT ) STATE BEAUTIFICATION FUNDING ( KEEP FLORIDA BEAUTIFUL )
The City supports restoration of funding for Keep Florida Beautiful . Keep Florida Beautiful brings together a network of more than 40 local affiliates throughout the state , serving as one of Florida ’ s largest volunteer-based community action and education organizations . Funds requested will be used to benefit local Florida communities through litter removal , new environmental protection programs , recycling education , youth engagement and beautification projects .
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
The City supports the funding of innovative economic initiatives to improve Florida , including , but not limited to : Job Growth Grant Fund , Community Planning , Workforce Development and Small and Minority Business Development Resources . Additionally , the City supports DEO funding to increase the availability and effectiveness of broadband internet throughout the state through partnerships with local and state government agencies , community organizations and private businesses .
INDIAN RIVER LAGOON-SOUTH AND EVERGLADES RESTORATION
The City supports funding for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan ( CERP ).
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
The City supports funding for afterschool and school age care in conjunction with St . Lucie Public Schools .