The Floridant - Florida: Governor DeSantis Announces over 2 Million for Rural Infrastructure

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LAKE CITY, Fla. ~ Lake City, Fla. - Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a significant investment of over $122 million in funding for small county governments and rural municipalities across the state. The funds will be distributed through the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) Small County Outreach Program (SCOP) and the Small County Resurfacing Assistance Program (SCRAP) for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

One-third of the total amount, approximately $40 million, will be allocated to rural communities that were impacted by hurricanes Idalia and Debby. This decision reflects the governor's commitment to supporting these areas and helping them recover from natural disasters.

Governor DeSantis stated, "Rural counties face unique infrastructure challenges, so we are ensuring they have the resources needed for long-term success. These investments will improve infrastructure and attract new businesses to Florida's rural communities."

The FDOT Secretary Jared W. Perdue, P.E., also expressed his gratitude towards Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for prioritizing these funding programs that aid rural communities during times of need. He added, "FDOT is proud of the partnerships we've built with our rural county leaders and look forward to continuing to deliver for these communities for years to come."

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The funding will be distributed among various counties as follows:

- Bradford County: $4.25 million

- Calhoun County: $5.24 million

- Citrus County: $2.48 million

- Collier County: $985,000

- Columbia County: $2.98 million

- DeSoto County: $2.28 million

- Flagler County: $2.46 million

- Gadsden County: $1.87 million

- Gilchrist County: $2.19 million

- Gulf County: $2.3 million

- Hamilton County: $594,000

- Hardee County: $1.12 million

- Hendry County: $4.58 million

- Highlands County: $4.81 million

- Holmes County: $1.47 million

- Indian River County: $1.55 million

- Jackson County: $4.31 million

- Lafayette County: $1.63 million

- Levy County: $2.5 million

- Liberty County: $7.72 million

- Madison County: $1.45 million

- Martin County: $1.55 million

- Monroe County: $2.22 million

- Palm Beach County: $2.04 million

- Putnam County: $9.12 million

- Sumter County: $2.23 million

- Suwannee County: $3.66 million

- Taylor County: $2.6 million

- Union County: $3.05 million

- Washington County: $6.41million

This investment is part of FDOT's ongoing efforts to support rural communities, with a total of over 1 billion dollars invested since 2019 for critical infrastructure projects.

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The SCOP program, which has received a funding of over 865 million dollars, assists small county governments in repairing or rehabilitating country bridges, paving unpaved roads, addressing road-related drainage improvements, and constructing capacity and safety improvements.

The SCRAP program, with a funding of over 292 million dollars, focuses on resurfacing and reconstructing county roads.

Rural communities in Florida can also apply for additional funding opportunities through the SCOP/SCRAP programs by clicking here.

This significant investment by the state government will not only improve infrastructure but also attract new businesses to these rural areas, promoting economic growth and development in these communities.

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