HIGHLIGHTED PROJECTS
October 2024
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Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton was an example of the way our City pulls together when faced with challenges . City employees worked tirelessly to prepare for the storm and reacted quickly once it made impact . With residents from across the region impacted by unprecedented tornadic activity , working together with community partners was critical to ensure resources flowed to those in need . We will continue to do everything in our power to assist residents and businesses in the recovery from Hurricane Milton .
Roads & Projects
The U . S . 1 beautification project is now complete , which includes improvements for landscaping and irrigation from the Martin County border to just past SE Huffman Road . Large and small plants were added , as well as turf and stamped colored concrete . The project was funded by the Half-Cent Sales Tax and mobility fees .
Public Works completed a stormwater infrastructure project that repaired a pipe across Veterans Memorial Parkway , northeast of Lyngate Drive , that will extend its lifespan – and did it without having to perform a traditional dig to access the pipe for repairs . Public Works worked with a contractor on a “ cure-in-place ” method of repair , which minimized impacts on the traveling public as work can take place outside of the roadway .
COVID-19 Small Business Funds Available
Small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic may be able to access resources that can assist in their financial recovery . The City of Port St . Lucie , in partnership with the Florida Small Business Development Center at Indian River State College , launched the COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program to support eligible businesses financially affected by the pandemic .
Qualifying applicants can receive up to $ 10,000 , and the City has dispensed $ 225,000 to 23 applicants through mid-March . A total of approximately $ 165,000 remains for distribution . Applicants can apply here : https :// www . zoomgrants . com / gprop2 . asp ? donorid = 2376 & rfpid = 4544
Upcoming Events
It ’ s the season of fall fun with several events taking place to celebrate .
• Harvest Hayride and Bonfire in the Preserve , Oct . 19 : Join the fun from 2-8 p . m . at McCarty Ranch Preserve . Features a hayride through a jack-o-lantern trail featuring more than 200 pumpkins .
• Fall Fun Fest , Oct . 25-27 : The three-day event at MIDFLORIDA Event Center features live music , carnival rides , the “ Streat of Treats ” trick or treating , food vendors and more .
• HallowTeen Hangout , Oct . 31 : A Halloween tailored for teens aged 13-17 at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center .
A Community Engagement Networking event is taking place Friday , Nov . 1 from 10-11 a . m . at The Saints Golf Course . The event is an opportunity for local businesses , nonprofits and community leaders to meet with City staff and learn about projects , programs and events .
Residents of Port St . Lucie can bring household hazardous waste to the Public Works Complex at 450 SW Thornhill Drive for proper disposal on Saturday , Oct . 19 from 8 a . m . to noon .