Boat Ramp/Docks Improvements – Grant FBIP #24073

The city was awarded a $100,000.00 Grant through Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for the repairs to the existing boat ramp (repair the part that is below the water line), Repair/replace the sides of the channel that lead up to the boat ramp, Construct concrete walkways on both sides of the boat ramp to improve access and safety.

  • The grant administration services agreement between Andy Easton & Associates and the City of Lake Butler will be placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda for the board’s review, consideration, and approval at the meeting scheduled for April 15, 2025 at 6pm. 
  • The engineering services agreement between Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering and the City of Lake Butler will be placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda for the board’s review, consideration, and approval at the meeting scheduled for April 15, 2025 at 6pm. 
  • At the Regular City Commission Meeting on March 18, 2025, the City Commission unanimously voted 5-0 to award the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Grant Administration Services for City of Lake Butler Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) Grant #24073 to Andy Easton & Associates.  
  • At the Regular City Commission Meeting on March 18, 2025, the City Commission unanimously voted 5-0 to award the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering Services for City of Lake Butler Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) Grant #24073 to Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering. 
  • 2 bids were received for the RFP for Grant Administration Services, and were publicly opened and read aloud on March 12, 2025 at 2:00pm. The first-place ranking firm is Andy Easton & Associates. Notice of Award for Grant Administration Services will be presented to the City Commission at the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6pm.
  • 5 bids were received for the RFQ for Engineering Services, and were publicly opened and read aloud on March 12, 2025 at 2:00pm. The first-place ranking firm is Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, Notice of Award for Engineering Services will be presented to the City Commission at the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6pm.
  • Second RFQ for Engineering Services was advertised in Union County Times on January 30, 2025 with a deadline of March 12, 2025. 
  • Second RFP for Grant Administration Services was advertised in Union County Times on January 30, 2025 with a deadline of March 12, 2025. 
  • RFQ for Engineering Services was advertised in Union County Times on January 16, 2025 with deadline of February 6, 2025 at 2:00pm. 
  • RFP for Grant Administration Services was advertised in Union County Times on January 16, 2025 with deadline of February 6, 2025 at 2:00pm. 
  • Grant awarded to The City of Lake Butler June 27, 2024
  • The City of Lake Butler held a Special Meeting on March 14, 2024, to vote on submitting FBIP Grant Application and to vote on appointing new member to the Citizens Advisory Task Force
  • Application submitted March 2024 to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Application #24-010 FL