Rep. Chuck Brannan announces Alachua County appropriations

Press release from Rep. Chuck Brannan

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – State Representative Chuck Brannan is proud to announce that many great local appropriations projects, which he has supported heavily, have been included in this year’s state budget. The projects reflect strong legislative support for critical community investments in areas such as Education, Infrastructure, and Public Safety. These projects mark a significant step forward for Alachua County. The state budget includes funding for the following local projects; the first six projects listed below were Representative Brannan’s personal member appropriation projects that he worked tirelessly to get included into the budget:

• University of Florida – Dental Sciences Building – $47,500,000
• Alachua Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion – $225,000
• High Springs North-West Alachua County Utility Improvements – $250,000
• Gainesville Law Enforcement Property & Evidence Hub – $350,000
• City of High Springs Police Station – $250,000
• Save Florida Waters, Inc. Northern Springs Restoration Project – $250,000
• Construction Inspection Consultants-FDOT Work Program – $1,244,454.00
• Highway Maintenance Contracts-FDOT Work Program – $21,318,228.00
• Intrastate Highway Construction-FDOT Work Program – $3,719,588.00
• Preliminary Engineering Consultants-FDOT Work Program – $6,082,688.00
• Resurfacing – FDOT Work Program – $20,813,303.00
• Right of Way Land Acquisition-FDOT Work Program – $2,218,969.00
• Traffic Engineering Consultants-FDOT Work Program – $1,285,011.00
• Public Schools Workforce Education Program Funds – $341,518
• Voluntary Prekindergarten Program – $3,958,100
• School Readiness Services – $10,782,812

While the legislature has approved these appropriations, they remain subject to the governor’s signature.

Representative Brannan urges continued support from the community to ensure these priorities are fully realized.