American Rescue Plan - Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF)
The City of Tarpon Springs will be receiving Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) as a part of the American Rescue Plan. The CSLFRF are intended to provide substantial infusion of resources to help turn the tide on the pandemic, address its economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery. Click here for more information on the CSLFRF!
These funds can be used to:
- Support Public Health Response
- Replace Public Sector Revenue Loss
- Invest in Water and Sewer Infrastructure
- Address Negative Economic Impacts
- Offer Premium Pay for Essential Workers
- Invest in Broadband Infrastructure
The City has developed a list of potential projects these funds could be used for (see table below). We would like the community's input on how to prioritize these projects in order to allocate these funds. Share you thoughts below!
| City of Tarpon Springs - Tentatively Proposed Projects | |
|---|---|
| Water and Sewer Infrastructure | |
| Septic to Sewer (Bayshore) | $1,000,000 |
| Septic to Sewer (Florida Ave - Phase 1) | $1,900,000 |
| Septic to Sewer (Florida Ave - Phase 2 up to) | $6,000,000 |
| Total Water-Sewer Infrastructure | $8,900,000 |
| Stormwater Infrastructure | |
| MLK Blvd South Spring Intersection Elevation and SW Upgrades | $600,000 |
| Mango Street Roadway and Stormwater Upgrades, Phase 2 | $750,000 |
| City-Wide Seawall Upgrades to Address Sea Level Rise | $10,500,000 |
| Stormwater Action Plan Projects (Click here to see proposed list of projects) | $8,528,579 |
| Whitcomb Bayou Flooding | $94,450 |
| Total Stormwater Infrastructure | $20,473,029 |
| Reduce Vulnerabilities for Utility Critical Infrastructures | |
| Fiber from City Hall to Waste Water Treatment Plant, RO Plant, Dixie Lift Station, Library | $2,000,000 |
| Extensive GIS Inventory and Mapping for all Utilities, GIS Studies, Multiple Items | $1,000,000 |
| Replacement of all stationary user equipment to allow for mobility, including mobile hot spots. | $100,000 |
| Cellular Redundancy Communication at Water Wells (To be determined) | $ - |
| Funding for Additional Staff to Maintain Cyber Security | $70,000 |
| Increasing Community Responsiveness: We need to find better ways to capture community input | $12,000 |
| Digital Water Meter | $500,000 |
| Cloud Based File Sharing - Three Years | $127,000 |
| Total Reduce Vulnerabilities for Utility Critical Infrastructures | $3,809,000 |
| Public Safety - Police and Fire | |
| New Roof/Chiller - Public Safety Building | $900,000 |
| Station 70 Rebuild | $4,000,000 |
| New Cops & Kids Youth Center to support services provided to at risk youths and their families | $2,500,000 |
| Police & Fire CAD/RMS real time information sharing | $100,000 |
| Mental Health Treatment (PTSD) and Crisis Intervention for Public Safety Employees | $48,000 |
| Total Public Safety Projects | $7,548,000 |
| Road Projects | |
| Resurface & Restripe Court St Parking Lot, Library Parking Lot & Cultural Parking Lot | $60,000 |
| Total Road Projects | $60,000 |
| Addressing Economic Impacts | |
| Citywide Advertising/Marketing to Bring Residents and Tourists to the City | $100,000 |
| Total Addressing Economic Impacts | $100,000 |
| Total of Tentative Proposed Projects | $40,890,092 |
| Estimate of Total CSLFRF for CTS | $12,810,334 |
| Proposed Projects Over Funding Estimate | $28,079,69 |
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The City would like the community's input on how to prioritize the allocation of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Please share your thoughts regarding the above list of projects or feel free to submit your own ideas or suggestions!
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about 2 years ago
Raise the seawall and walkway in Craig Park
about 2 years ago
Sewers Absolutely Necessary!
Completion of sewers is long overdue especially in water-front neighborhoods.
almost 2 years ago
Help financial strapped residents directly affected by covid and job loss or loss of income.
about 2 years ago
Connect Belcher and Disston
To improve traffic flow on Alt 19/Pinellas
over 2 years ago
Host a Tarpon Springs Bree and Music Festival
Use marketing funds to plan and host a beer and music festival in Tarpon Springs
