PROGRAMS WE ARE SUPPORTING :
ST . LUCIE COUNTY ’ S 2023 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM :
St . Lucie County ’ s 2023 Legislative Program common priorities in the areas of Economic Development , Budget & Taxation Policy , Environmental / Natural Resources , Transportation & Infrastructure , Public Safety , 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 5-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 . Additional projects include St . Lucie West / I-95 Interchange Improvements , sidewalk construction , intersection improvements , bridge rehabilitation , and traffic signal operation and maintenance .
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ( DEO )
The City supports the funding of innovative economic initiatives to improve the state of Florida , including but not limited to : Job Growth Grant Fund , Community Development Block Grants , Community Planning , 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 .
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 .
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