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Infrastructure & Public Facilities
About the Program
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated $201.5 million to Sarasota County Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), known as Resilient SRQ, to aid the long-term recovery from Hurricane Ian for low-to-moderate income individuals.
Resilient SRQ has multiple programs, one of those being the Infrastructure and Public Facilities Program. This program has a total of $70 million allocated for eligible projects for Sarasota County public entities and nonprofit organizations. The South River Road Evacuation Corridor outlined in the HUD-approved Action Plan has an allocation of $40 million.
​​Selected Projects May 22, 2024
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On Wednesday, May 22, the Sarasota County Commission convened at 1660 Ringling Blvd. to select projects for the Resilient SRQ Infrastructure and Public Facilities Program. The following projects have been selected by the commission to execute subrecipient agreements.
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North Port Boys and Girls Club
Approved: $4,000,000
Funds will support the construction of a new state-of-the-art facility with classrooms, an art studio, enrichment space, a technology lab, a cafeteria, a commercial teaching kitchen, a teen center, college and career space and more.​​​
North Port Salvation Army Social Services
Approved: $3,010,000
Funds will support the construction of a new social services facility in North Port that will provide an array of emergency services to families and individuals in need, including utility and rental emergency assistance and intensive case management services.
Water Control Structure 121 Reconstruction, City of North Port
Approved: $2,042,000
Funds will support the design and construction of a replacement for Water Control Structure 121, a four-gated structure located in North Port. This project will support approximately 15,745 citizens living in the service area.
Water Control Structure 130 Reconstruction, City of North Port
Approved: $2,042,000
Funds will support the design and construction of a replacement for Water Control Structure 130, a four-gated structure located in North Port. This project will support approximately 15,745 citizens living in the service area.
Myakkahatchee Creek Bridge Reconstruction, City of North Port
Approved: $10,314,000
Funds will support the construction of a complete replacement bridge. The bridge will be widened, modernized to contemporary design standards and will feature a sidewalk instead of the pedestrian bridge now in place.
Bridge at North Port Blvd and Cocoplum Reconstruction, City of North Port
Approved: $106,000
Funds will support the full rehabilitation of the bridge, required to ensure the structure’s integrity and to mitigate any future storm impacts.
Sarasota Bay Watershed Flood and Water Quality Improvements, City of Sarasota
Approved: $1,200,000
Funds will support upsizing approximately 2,400 linear feet of existing stormwater pipes, thereby improving the system's capability to handle large volumes of runoff and reduce the incidence of flooding. This project aims to address challenges by enhancing the capacity of the current stormwater management system and includes the installation of a nutrient-separating baffle box. The project will aim to alleviate flooding, significantly enhance the quality of water entering Whitaker Bayou, protect the environmental health of the Sarasota Bay Watershed and ensure the resilience of local water bodies.
​​​​​​​​​​​​​South River Road Widening from U.S. 41 to Winchester Blvd, Sarasota County
Approved: $15,000,000 (+ $25,000,000 already outlined in HUD-approved Action Plan)
Funds will support the widening and elevation of approximately four miles of the existing two-lane undivided South River Road from U.S. 41 to Winchester Boulevard. This will result in four 12-foot-wide thru-lanes within a rural divided section with inside and outside shoulders, a grassed median, updated turn lanes, and five new intersections or roundabouts with pedestrian and bicycle trails/sidewalks. The project will also include updated open ditch drainage with cross drains and new storage ponds, floodplain compensation areas, lighting, landscaping, new signing and pavement markings and utility relocations.
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Rehabilitation and Storm-Hardening of the Manasota Key Bascule Bridge, Sarasota County
Approved: $2,980,000
Funds will support the strengthening and hardening of the bridge, enhancing the resiliency of critical infrastructure to future storm events and projected sea level rise.
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Englewood Coastal Infringement Stormwater Improvements, Sarasota County
Approved: $3,135,000
Funds will support the installation of stormwater management infrastructure in a low-lying portion of Englewood to provide adequate drainage and prevent future flooding of nearby roads and properties. Proposed mitigation measures will provide the required capacity increase of the stormwater system for the identified roads, reducing the risk of future damages and loss of service events, and providing increased protection against flooding.
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Carlton Water Treatment Plant Switchgear Improvements and Generator, Sarasota County
Approved: $745,000
Funds will support Phase I design and Phase II construction to rehabilitate the power generation and distribution infrastructure supporting the T. Mabry Carlton Water Treatment Plant (Carlton WTP).
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Carlton Water Treatment Plant Infrastructure Retrofit - High Service Pumps, Sarasota County
Approved: $420,000
Funds will support design and construction activities for the rehabilitation of the T. Mabry Carlton Water Treatment Plant (Carlton WTP) high-service pumps. These upgrades will enhance the plant’s reliability and capacity, ensuring its viability for future population growth, and mitigating the potential impacts of hurricanes, drought, and wildfires.
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Selected Project September 10, 2024
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On September 10, 2024, the board convened to discuss the Multifamily Affordable Housing Program and the remaining funding allocation. The following project has been selected by the commission to execute a subrecipient agreement.​​
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Phillippi Creek Dam Removal, Sarasota County
Approved: $721,592
Funds will support the removal of a deteriorating 1950 dam barrier along a 600-meter section of Phillippi Creek in northwest Sarasota County. The obsolete structure has caused sediment buildup, reduced water flow and increased flood risks. Its removal will restore natural stormwater flow, reduce erosion and improve flood resilience. Modeling suggests it could remove 142 homes from the 100-year floodplain. This would prevent repetitive flooding and reduce financial losses. The project is essential for protecting the community and enhancing the creek’s ecosystem.
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Selected Projects July 9, 2025
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On Wednesday, July 9, the Sarasota County Commission convened at 1660 Ringling Blvd. to receive an update on the Hurricane Ian Resilient SRQ program and to consider options available to repurpose available Hurricane Ian funds for other programs and projects. The following projects have been selected by the commission to execute subrecipient agreements.
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Raymond Center for Education Expansion, Venice Theatre
Approved: $2,000,000
Funds will support the renovation of the Hamilton building, transforming it into the Raymond Center for Education.
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Lift Station Bypass Pumps Match, City of North Port
Approved: $2,260,000
Funds will support the local match required for the Hurricane Ian Lift Station Fortification and Bypass Pumps project, which will install permanent diesel bypass pumps at 43 critical sewer lift stations that lost power during the storm. Funds will also cover inspection and engineering costs for the entire project.
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Span Wire to Mast Arm Intersection Improvements, City of Sarasota
Approved: $250,000
Funds will support the upgrade of the traffic signal system at the intersection of Bahia Vista Street and Shade Ave. The scope of work includes replacing the current span-wire signals with a stronger mast arm system designed to withstand high winds during storms.
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Potable Water Pump Station 3 - Wind Retrofit and Generator, Sarasota County
Approved: $90,000
Funds will support the enhanced protection of Potable Water Pump Station #3, a 2,606-square-foot building in Sarasota County. The project includes a wind vulnerability assessment to determine necessary retrofits and the installation of a backup power generator, supporting approximately 14,140 residents in the area.
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Potable Water Pump Station 1 - Wind Retrofit and Generator, Sarasota County
Approved: $90,000
Funds will support the enhanced protection of Potable Water Pump Station #1, a 2,642-square-foot building in Sarasota County. The project includes a wind vulnerability assessment to determine necessary retrofits and the installation of a backup power generator, supporting approximately 72,800 residents in the area.
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Potable Water Pump Station 6 - Wind Retrofit and Generator, Sarasota County
Approved: $90,000
Funds will support the enhanced protection of Potable Water Pump Station #6, a 2,223-square-foot building in Sarasota County. The project includes a wind vulnerability assessment to determine necessary retrofits and the installation of a backup power generator, supporting approximately 87,300 residents in the area.
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Potable Water Pump Station 2 - Wind Retrofit and Generator, Sarasota County
Approved: $90,000
Funds will support the enhanced protection of Potable Water Pump Station #2, a 2,642-square-foot building in Sarasota County. The project includes a wind vulnerability assessment to determine necessary retrofits and the installation of a backup power generator, supporting approximately 5,725 residents in the area.
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North Port Health Clinic Permanent Generator, Sarasota County
Approved: $460,000
Funds will support the installation of a 500-kW generator at the North Port Health Clinic, providing full backup power during power outages. The project is expected to benefit approximately 148,410 clients over the generator’s lifespan.
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Colonial Oaks Park Permanent Generator, Sarasota County
Approved: $260,000
Funds will support the installation of a 150-kW generator at Colonial Oaks Park, providing full backup power during power outages. The project is expected to benefit approximately 339,705 users over the generator’s lifespan.
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Woodmere Park Permanent Generator, Sarasota County
Approved: $260,000
Funds will support the installation of a 150-kW generator at Woodmere Park, providing full backup power during power outages. The project is expected to benefit approximately 429,315 users over the generator’s lifespan.
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Englewood Sports Complex Permanent Generator, Sarasota County
Approved: $285,000
Funds will support the installation of a 250-kW generator at Englewood Sports Complex, providing full backup power during power outages. The project is expected to benefit approximately 487,605 users over the generator’s lifespan.
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Longwood Park Permanent Generator, Sarasota County
Approved: $260,000
Funds will support the installation of a 150-kW generator at Longwood Park, providing full backup power during power outages. The project is expected to benefit approximately 256,005 users over the generator’s lifespan.
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Fire Logistics Warehouse Facility Generator, Sarasota County
Approved: $97,675
Funds will support the installation of a backup generator at the Sarasota County Fire Department Logistics Warehouse, providing full backup power during power outages. The project is expected to benefit all residents and visitors to Sarasota County.​
Information Sessions
Resilient SRQ offered information sessions for Nonprofits and Public Entities to share program details on the Infrastructure & Public Facilities application and answered questions organizations had.
Resilient SRQ Public Facilities Information Session Virtual for Non Profit
Resilient SRQ Infrastructure Information Session Virtual for Public Entities
Resilient SRQ Infrastructure Information Session Virtual for County Departments
