Citrus County requests public input for disaster recovery grant

Citrus County is applying for federal Community Development Block Grant — Disaster Recovery funds to help address impacts from recent major storm events that include last year’s hurricanes.

The public is being offered the opportunity to weigh in with an online survey.

The funding supports long-term recovery, restoration of infrastructure and mitigation efforts to protect communities against future storm events. No local match is required for this application.

The county’s application focuses on what it calls three critical infrastructure projects:

1. Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project: Rehabilitation of deteriorated gravity sewer lines, manholes and pump stations to reduce stormwater intrusion and prevent sanitary sewer overflows that threaten sensitive environmental areas.
2. Ozello Trail Shoulder Washout Repair: Stabilization and repair of storm-damaged roadway shoulders along Ozello Trail to ensure safe and reliable access for residents, visitors and emergency responders.
3. Industrial Park Road Resurfacing: Roadway and drainage improvements in the Original Holder Industrial Park to support existing businesses and encourage new industrial development. 

Final award amounts will be determined by FloridaCommerce.

The comment period runs through Sept. 15 at 5 p.m.