May 2023
FACT SHEET
Pinellas County, FL Feasibility Study
Investigations (I)
Congressional Districts: 13, 14, 16
1. DESCRIPTION
The study initiated in October 2018 with Section 216 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 as the study authority. The purpose of this study was to address protection of critical infrastructure, reduction of structure damages, and evacuation route protection in response to the risks and effects of coastal storms and associated impacts such as sea level rise, storm surge, and extreme wind and tidal effects. The Recommended Plan is for periodic beach nourishment, including dune and berm features, at the north and south ends of Treasure Island and Long Key.
2. FUNDING
| Estimated Total Cost |
$1,800,000 |
| Estimated Federal Cost |
$1,800,000 |
a. Regular Civil Works Funds:
| Allocation thru FY22 |
$0 |
| Allocation for FY23 |
$0 |
| President's Budget FY24 |
$0 |
b. P.L. 115-123: Bi-Partisan Budget Act of 2018, Supplemental:
| Current Working Estimate |
$1,800,000 |
| Allocation thru FY22 |
$1,833,000 |
| Allocation for FY23 |
$0 |
3. SPONSOR
Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners
14 South Ft. Harrison Avenue
Clearwater, Florida 33756
4. STATUS
This study concluded with a signed Chief's Report on 29 October 2021. The project was authorized in Public Law No: 117-263, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2022.
