25-3510 Supporting Community Project Funding Request - Eastbrook Phase 1 Water Main Replacement

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RESOLUTION 25-3510 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF A COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING REQUEST TO CONGRESSMAN CORY MILLS FOR THE EASTBROOK PHASE 1 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT OF $3.5 MILLION WHEREAS, in early Spring 2021, House and Senate Appropriations Chairs announced that both committees would reinstate a modified opportunity for congressionally -directed spending for state and local projects — what was formerly known as "earmarks"; and WHEREAS, Congressman Mills' Office notified the City of the opportunity to submit a federal appropriation request for the FY2026 cycle; and WHEREAS, City staff has identified a project, Eastbrook Phase 1 Water Main Replacement, eligible for Community Project Funding; and WHEREAS, Community Project Funding (CPF) is generally defined as spending provisions in federal legislation that are requested on behalf of constituents or constituent organizations by a Member of Congress or Senator. It provides, authorizes, or recommends a specific amount of federal discretionary budget authority, credit authority, or specific funding amount to a specific entity for a specific purpose; and the purpose of the project must meet the objective of a federal program under existing law. CPFs allow Members of Congress to request direct funding for projects that benefit the communities they represent; and WHERAS, the Eastbrook Water Main Replacement Project – Phase One represents the first phase of a comprehensive water infrastructure program to rehabilitate and modernize aging water infrastructure. The multi -phased approach to address these infrastructure demands is being implemented with focus on ensuring affordability for citizens, preserving the family-oriented sense of community for which the City is known, and maintaining its business -friendly environment. Phase 1 of the program will include construction of 16,200 linear feet of water mains, installation of 38 new fire hydrants, and replacement of 7 existing hydrants at an estimated cost of $9.2 million. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The City Commission of the City of Casselberry hereby supports the Community Project Funding request, as submitted to Congressman Cory Mills, for federal appropriation of $3.5 million for the Eastbrook Phase 1 Water Main Replacement Project. SECTION II. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and adoption.