The City of Key West learned from its state lobbyists that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the fiscal year 2026-2027 state budget on June 29, and based on review, all its projects submitted during this legislative cycle survived the veto process and remained in the final budget.
The approved appropriations of state funding include:
- Stock Island landfill remediation feasibility study — $3 million.
- Duval Street pump station design — $1 million.
- Wastewater treatment facility project — $750,000.
- College Road outfalls project — $750,000.
“This is an exceptional outcome,” city manager Brian L. Barroso said. “Notably, both the Wastewater treatment facility and College Road outfalls projects were originally submitted as $500,000 requests and ultimately received $750,000 each in the final budget. The funding for the Duval Street pump station design represents another important investment in strengthening our stormwater infrastructure, while the Stock Island landfill remediation feasibility study marks the critical first step in evaluating the long-term future of the landfill.”
Barroso noted that between $2 million and $4 million in requested funding is pending.
“These appropriations do not include any potential funding through the Florida Keys Stewardship Act,” he noted, “which staff continues to coordinate with Monroe County and our legislative partners.”
