Boynton Beach Harbor Marina Seawall Replacement Project

• Location: Boynton Beach, FL
• Amount: $3,116,931
• Purpose of funding and why it’s an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars: This funding will be used to replace a commercial seawall in the Boynton Harbor Marina. This is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars because it will reduce long-term costs associated with adverse effects of the structure and the homes and businesses it protects in the case of a major coastal storm.
• Account: Department of Homeland Security; Federal Emergency Management Agency; Pre-Disaster Mitigation.
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Boynton Beach Sanitary Sewer Collection System Improvement Project

• Location: Boynton Beach, FL
• Amount: $800,000
• Purpose of funding and why it’s an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars: This funding will be used to replace existing sanitary sewer pipes. This is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars because it will help reduce potential sewer spills and improve public health and safety.
• Account: Department of Interior; Environmental Protection Agency; State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG); Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
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Business Development Board Foundation of Palm Beach County Florida Quantum Initiative

• Location: West Palm Beach, FL
• Amount: $2,000,000
• Purpose of funding and why it’s an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars: This funding will be used to establish a collaborative, community-driven initiative that supports local early-stage quantum startups and individuals pursuing careers in quantum technologies. This is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help advance knowledge in quantum programming development and provide critical support to startups in this field, which is essential in a rapidly evolving world shaped by emerging technologies and rising cyber threats.
• Account: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; USDOC/National Institute of Standards and Technology, Scientific and Technical Research and Services, Scientific and Technical Research.
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Delray Beach Army Corps of Engineers Water Infrastructure Improvements Project

• Location: Delray Beach, FL
• Amount: $5,000,000
• Purpose of funding and why it’s an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars: This funding will be used to replace critical water infrastructure components, including an aging water main and a sanitary sewer system that needs upgrades. This is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would enhance community health and safety by improving reliable water and wastewater service.
• Account: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies; Army Corps of Engineers (Civil); Construction; Environmental Infrastructure (EI).
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Greenacres Emergency Operations Center

• Location: Greenacres, FL
• Amount: $6,000,000
• Purpose of funding and why it’s an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars: This funding will be used to construct a hurricane-resilient facility for the City’s emergency operations center. This is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would improve the City’s response capacity and efficiency during disasters or emergencies.
• Account: Department of Homeland Security; Federal Emergency Management Agency; Emergency Operations Centers.
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Lake Worth Beach Affordable Housing Project

• Location: Lake Worth Beach, FL
• Amount: $1,500,000
• Purpose of funding and why it’s an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars: This funding will be used to continue efforts to provide rental and home-ownership opportunities to households making under 120% of Area Median Income. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help reduce homelessness.
• Account: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies; HUD/Community Planning and Development, Economic Development Initiatives.
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Lake Worth Beach Emergency Operations Center

• Location: Lake Worth Beach, FL
• Amount: $1,910,000
• Purpose of funding and why it’s an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars: This funding will be used to construct and equip a hurricane-resilient facility for the City’s emergency operations center. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would improve the City’s emergency preparedness, capabilities, and efficiency in the event of an emergency.
• Account: Department of Homeland Security; Federal Emergency Management Agency; Emergency Operations Centers.
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Lantana Water Treatment Plant Control Panel Upgrade

• Location: Lantana, FL
• Amount: $1,500,000
• Purpose of funding and why it’s an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars: This funding will be used to upgrade critical water infrastructure. The is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would maintain Safe Drinking Water Act Standards and sustain operation of the town’s water treatment plant to protect public health.
• Account: Interior and Environment; Environmental Protection Agency/EPA; State and Tribal Assistance Grants, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
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Palm Beach County Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard Bridge Rehabilitation and Safety Improvements Project

• Location: West Palm Beach, FL
• Amount: $2,000,000
• Purpose of funding and why it’s an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars: This funding will be used to widen and rehabilitate the Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard Bridge to provide increased mobility and safer connectivity for vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. This is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will reduce vehicular crashes, enhance public safety, increase the accessibility of non-motorized travelers along the corridor to access the hospital, while also providing connectivity between the neighboring communities on either side of the railway.
• Account: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies; DOT/Federal Highway Administration; Highway Infrastructure Programs; Highway General Fund Programs.
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Palm Beach State College AI Cybersecurity Training Center

• Location: Lake Worth Beach, FL
• Amount: $1,450,000
• Purpose of funding and why it’s an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars: This funding will be used to establish an AI Cybersecurity Research and Training Center that will serve as a hub for research, education, and practical training in AI cybersecurity, leveraging cutting-edge technologies. This is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help advance community knowledge of AI and cybersecurity, which are essential in a rapidly developing world with increased cyber threats and an increased presence of AI in all facets of daily life.
• Account: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; USDOC/National Institute of Standards and Technology, Scientific and Technical Research and Services, Scientific and Technical Research.
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Palm Beach State College Quantum Computing Center

• Location: Lake Worth Beach, FL
• Amount: $4,950,000
• Purpose of funding and why it’s an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars: This funding will be used to establish a Center that provides students with advanced technical skills, industry-recognized certifications, and direct pathways to high-demand careers in quantum programming. The is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help advance knowledge and prepare the workforce in quantum programming development, which is essential in a rapidly evolving world shaped by emerging technologies and rising cyber threats, making our workforce more prepared for the jobs of the future.
• Account: Department of Housing and Urban Development, Community Planning and Development, Economic Development Initiatives.
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Wellington Emergency Operations Center

• Location: Wellington, FL
• Amount: $6,525,000
• Purpose of funding and why it’s an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars: This funding will be used to construct a facility for the Village’s emergency operations center. This is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve the Village’s emergency preparedness, capabilities, and efficiency.
• Account: Department of Homeland Security; Federal Emergency Management Agency; Emergency Operations Centers.
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West Palm Beach Fern Street Extension and Rail Safety Project

• Location: West Palm Beach, FL
• Amount: $7,000,000
• Purpose of funding and why it’s an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars: This funding will be used to ease traffic congestion, enhance safety, and promote multi-modal connectivity in downtown West Palm Beach. The is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve safety for pedestrians, bikers, and vehicles.
• Account: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies; DOT/ Federal Railroad Administration; Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements.
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West Palm Beach Old Okeechobee Railroad Crossing Safety Project

• Location: West Palm Beach, FL
• Amount: $4,000,000
• Purpose of funding and why it’s an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars: This funding would be used to close the southbound slip lane on Parker Avenue, implement a new traffic signal to manage traffic, and enhance multimodal access. The is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will enhance safety for vehicles and pedestrians, improve traffic flow, and make public transportation more accessible.
• Account: Department of Transportation; Federal Highway Administration; Highway Infrastructure Programs; Highway General Fund Programs.
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West Palm Beach Dreher Park Water Quality and Habitat Restoration Initiative

• Location: West Palm Beach, FL
• Amount: $2,000,000
• Purpose of funding and why it’s an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars: This funding will be used to improve the water filtration mechanism in Dreher Park to improve usability and drive economic activity to the park. This is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will make the water in the park cleaner and more usable for visitors and stimulate economic development in the area.
• Account: Department of Housing and Urban Development; Community Planning and Development; Economic Development Initiatives.
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