In order to ensure transparency, Members are required to post Community Project Funding requests and associated certifications of no financial interest on their house.gov websites at the time the request is made to the Committee. The information posted must include the proposed recipient, the address of the recipient, the amount of the request, an explanation of the request, including purpose, and a justification for why it is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds, and the Member’s signed certification letter stating there is no financial interest in the project. Information about Community Project Funding requests submitted by my office can be found below.
Hallandale Beach: Community Shuttle Program - Electric Bus Fleet Expansion
The City of Hallandale Beach has requested $2,000,000 for three (3) electric buses and one (1) battery charger for on-route charging, alongside constructing infrastructure to support their maintenance, building off the success of their nine (9) existing electric buses funded by FDOT. There is a pressing need to enhance the capacity and efficiency of the transit system. This strategic addition will reduce wait times, improve service reliability, and accommodate rising ridership.
The entity to receive funding for this project is City of Hallandale Beach, located at 400 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
City of Miramar: Meter Repair and Replacement
The City of Miramar has requested $5,000,000 for water meter updates to the AMI FlexNet system, which enables the meter division to communicate with customers meters’ without ever leaving the office, providing enhanced capabilities that improve customer service such as on-demand meter reads and remote meter disconnect. This project endeavors to maintain all meters and components through timely replacements to ensure continued accuracy in readings and billings.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the City of Miramar, located at 2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
City of Dania Beach: Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
The City of Dania Beach has requested $1,000,000 to design and construct a replacement for Lift Station No. 12. This lift station, constructed in 1986, is typical of the older list stations in that its wet well needs to be bigger for modern pumps and equipment; therefore, the City must wholly rebuild it. The station is plagued with electrical issues and goes offline during storm events. Due to its age, it is challenging to find spare parts for the lift station, and it lacks a backup generator. Lift Station 12 serves five (5) boat yards that service the yachting industry and employee hundreds of workers.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the City of Dania Beach, located at 100 W. Dania Beach Blvd, Dania Beach, FL 33004.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Cooper City: Gravity Sewer Line Rehabilitation / Inflow and Infiltration Correction
The City of Cooper City has requested $3,000,000 for the sewer lining project which will primarily be allocated towards construction, with a focus on re-lining and/or replacing cracked or broken sewer pipes. The breakdown encompasses costs for materials, equipment, labor, contractual services, permitting, regulatory compliance, and contingencies. Efficient utilization of these funds is crucial for swiftly addressing critical infrastructure needs, improving groundwater quality, and enhancing the resilience of the sewer system.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the City of Cooper City, located at 9090 SW 50th Place, Cooper City, FL 33328.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
C&SF Comprehensive Restudy
Broward County has requested $500,000 for the Army Corps of Engineers to comprehensively restudy the Central & South Florida flood control project to improve the resilience of South Florida and assess the full extent of Florida’s aging flood control system given the pressures of sea level rise, higher water table conditions and rainfall intensification. The populations of Broward, MiamiDade, and Palm Beach depend on a functioning C&SF flood control system, which faces substantial stress due to changes in the physical environment, especially increased rainfall intensity and rising sea levels.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the Army Corps of Engineers, located at 701 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Miami-Dade County: Saving Rosewood
Miami-Dade County has requested $2,200,000 for the purchase of 35 acres of historic land for preservation and conservation in Rosewood, Florida. Private donations will be used for the replanting of endangered long-leaf (yellow) Pines, and Red Cedar trees on the property. Replanting long-leaf pine and Red Cedar in Cedar Key will contribute to the conservation of these endangered species and provide new recreational spaces for the public. The project will help support economic growth by creating jobs in the local community and attracting tourism, benefiting taxpayers through an improved economy and a healthier environment.
The entity to receive funding for this project is Miami-Dade County, located at 2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Broward MPO: SR-817/UNIVERSITY DR. FROM N. OF JOHNSON STREET TO S. OF STIRLING RD
The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization has requested $2,000,000 for the construction of multimodal improvements along this corridor. This corridor is a Florida Department of Transportation owned facility located in the Cities of Pembroke Pines, Hollywood and the Town of Davie. This project will provide 10’ multi-modal facilities on both sides of the roadway that provides a physical separation from vehicular traffic. These multimodal facilities will include pavement markings and signage to clearly delineate a 4’ bike lane adjacent to a 6’ sidewalk. This project also includes pedestrian and roadway lighting upgrades throughout the entire corridor, pedestrian audible count-down signals as well as updated ADA accommodations to enhance visibility and safety.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the Broward MPO, located at 100 W Cypress Creek Rd. Suite 650, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
City of Fort Lauderdale Public Safety Complex
The City of Fort Lauderdale has requested $5,000,000 the design and construction of the Fort Lauderdale Public Safety Training and Professional Development Complex which will house a state-of-the-art facility to train local and regional first responder personnel in all aspects of public safety and professional development. Effective and comprehensive training for police and fire personnel is critical to ensure the safety of the public. The tri-county area is lacking a comprehensive facility that can provide a ‘one stop shop’ for both new recruits and experienced personnel that prepares them to be a first responder of the 21st century.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the City of Fort Lauderdale, located at 1515 W. Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
City of Pembroke Pines Hurricane Mitigation
The City of Pembroke Pines has requested $428,000 for installing 130 hurricane impact-resistant sliding doors at the Pines Point apartments. During hurricane season, the Pines Point apartments face the threat of hurricanes, requiring extensive preparation and protection measures. However, the current sliding glass doors lack impact resistance, necessitating the cumbersome installation of hurricane shutters by maintenance staff for each apartment.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the City of Pembroke Pines, located at 601 NW 103rd Avenue, Pembroke Pines, 33026.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
FIU: Functional Precision Medicine
Florida International University has requested $5,000,000 for equipment acquisition to advance functional precision medicine approaches and imaging studies for hard-to-treat cancers. FIU will use the funds to purchase equipment and imaging material for a program that provides personalized and functional drug testing on individual patient’s tumor cells to guide clinical decision making and provide novel therapeutic options for pediatric cancer patients with no alternative options.
The entity to receive funding for this project is Florida International University (FIU), located at 11200 SW 8 Street, Miami, FL 33199.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
City of Sunrise: Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) New Deep Injection Well
The City of Sunrise has requested $7,500,000 for improvements to the Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant, which is located within the Town of Davie municipal limits. This plant includes a sewer treatment system that serves the needs of tens of thousands of Broward County residents. As part of the treatment process, the Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant has four percolation ponds as a means for wastewater disposal. Due to conditions and the current limitation on the capacity for the processing of the wastewater, the City is requesting to install a deep injection well at the Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the City of Sunrise, located at 10770 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise, FL 33351.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Town of Davie: SW 61st Avenue Bridge Widening and Roadway Improvements
The Town of Davie has requested $1,500,000 for Widening the bridge on SW 61st Avenue (Structure 865400) between Griffin Road and Orange Drive from 2 lanes up to 5 lanes, will dramatically improve traffic flow in the area. The bridge's adjacent intersections include Griffin Road to the south and Orange Drive to the north. The project will also reconfigure the intersection of SW 61st Avenue and Griffin Road to reflect the bridge's expansion, enhancing safety and reducing congestion.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the Town of Davie, located at 8800 SW 36th St, Davie, FL 33328.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Broward College: Aviation Training Center Remodel and Expansion
Broward College has requested $20,000,000 for the second phase of its Aviation Workforce Training Center. The second phase of the project will add additional space (15,130 nsf), and remodel (8,286 nsf), to provide high demand programs with the needed resources to meet instructional needs. This project will include closing in the open-air sections of the building as well as renovating the existing space to create classroom space that will support the hands-on training with specialty tools and aircraft components. This project will include provisions to help improve energy usage and resource conservation for South Campus.
The entity to receive funding for this project is Broward College, located at 111 E. Las Olas Blvd, Suite 33-522, FL 33301.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
City of Hollywood: Boulevard Heights Sewer Expansion – Johnson Street to Fillmore Street from N. 70th Way to N. 72nd Avenue
The City of Hollywood has requested $4,000,000 to extend the sewer gravity collection system to the Boulevard Heights neighborhood, approximately bounded by Johnson Street and Fillmore Street, and North 72nd Avenue and North 70th Way. Approximately 5,300 linear feel sewer gravity pipe, 18 sewer gravity manholes and 101 sewer laterals will be installed under the project. After the completion of the project, residential properties in the low to moderate income neighborhood will be served by the City’s sanitary sewer system.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the City of Hollywood, located at 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL 33020.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
FAU: The NeuroInnovate Center
Florida Atlantic University has requested $2,000,000 to purchase and install the focused ultrasound technology in its NeuroInnovate Center, which is a Center for Advanced Research and Treatment of Brain Disorders. The Center will house magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) technology, which is utilized to improve drug delivery to the brains of patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, brain cancers, addiction, and other related chronic diseases. FAU, in collaboration with Delray Medical Center, is currently using MRgFUS technology to treat Alzheimer’s disease patients, and plans to collaborate with the West Palm Beach VA Hospital to provide access to veterans for this care.
The entity to receive funding for this project is Florida Atlantic University (FAU), located at 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
