Congressman Carlos a. Gimenez Delivers +$78 Million in Investments for FL-28

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) announced that 12 key projects across Florida’s 28th Congressional District have been awarded federal funding in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, delivering more than $78 million in critical investments for public safety, national security, infrastructure, education, water quality, housing, and economic development. “I am proud to have secured more than $78 million in federal investments that deliver real, measurable results for the people of Florida’s 28th District,” said Congressman Gimenez. “From equipping our law enforcement officers and strengthening our water infrastructure, to advancing national security and expanding affordable housing, these funds directly enhance the safety, resilience, and economic vitality of our community. Every dollar was secured with accountability and purpose. I will continue fighting in Congress to ensure our district receives its fair share while protecting taxpayer dollars and putting America’s security first.” The complete list of awarded projects and funding amounts appears below. PUBLIC SAFETY & LAW ENFORCEMENT City of Sweetwater Policing Equipment and Safety Project Awarded: $1,050,000 Sponsor: City of Sweetwater – 500 SW 109 Avenue, Sweetwater, FL 33174 Funding will modernize policing equipment, including an integrated closed-circuit camera and license plate reader system connected to CAD operations. These upgrades will enhance crime prevention, intelligence sharing, resource allocation, and real-time officer awareness. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Vehicles Project Awarded: $2,100,000 Sponsor: Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office – 9105 NW 25 Street, Doral, FL 33172 Funding will provide marked patrol vehicles and prisoner transport vans to meet operational demands in a county of 2.8 million residents. These investments will enhance officer visibility, community engagement, and operational efficiency while reducing strain on patrol resources. NATIONAL SECURITY & DEFENSE Joint Interagency Task Force – South Command and Control Facility Awarded: $50,000,000 Sponsor: U.S. Southern Command – 9301 NW 33rd St, Doral, FL 33172 Funding will construct a five-story Command and Control facility at Truman Annex, Naval Air Station Key West. The facility will include a SCIF, Operations Center, and Network Operations Center, strengthening interagency coordination and national security operations in the Western Hemisphere. FIU Interdisciplinary Engineering & Computing Initiative (Semiconductor & National Security) Awarded: $2,100,000 Sponsor: Florida International University – 11200 SW 8 Street, Miami, FL 33199 Funding will establish state-of-the-art equipment to strengthen semiconductor supply chain resilience, train the workforce under the CHIPS Act, and mitigate national security vulnerabilities in advanced manufacturing. HEALTH & INNOVATION FIU Health Innovation District – Health Across the Lifespan Awarded: $2,100,000 Sponsor: Florida International University – 11200 SW 8 Street, Miami, FL 33199 Funding will support advanced transcriptomics and genomics research equipment, strengthening medical research partnerships and expanding cutting-edge healthcare innovation across South Florida. WATER & ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE Critical Water Infrastructure Improvements – Florida Keys Awarded: $750,000 Sponsor: Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority – 1100 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33040 Funding will support installation of a 6-mile redundant transmission pipeline to enhance system reliability and ensure continuous potable water supply. Florida Keys Water Quality Improvement Project (FKWQIP) Awarded: $5,578,000 Sponsor: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – 701 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207 Funding will advance water quality protection efforts that preserve the Florida Keys’ marine ecosystem and sustain the region’s $1.3 billion tourism economy and 21,000 related jobs. Homestead Pump Station 11 Improvements Awarded: $2,200,000 Sponsor: City of Homestead – 100 Civic Court, Homestead, FL 33030 Funding will upgrade wastewater pumping capacity and infrastructure, improving operational efficiency and long-term resilience. TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY Sugarloaf Boulevard Bridge Replacement Awarded: $2,300,000 Sponsor: Monroe County – 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040 Funding will replace an aging bridge with a resilient structure designed to withstand future tropical storms, including shoulders and protected pedestrian/bicycle access. South Dade Corridor Project – Segment 3 Awarded: $1,000,000 Sponsor: Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works – 701 NW 1 Court, Miami, FL 33136 Funding will support trail development connecting five municipalities and 14 BRT stations, expanding connectivity, recreation, and open space restoration. EDUCATION & HISTORIC PRESERVATION Historic Reynolds School Renovation Awarded: $3,000,000 Sponsor: Monroe County School District – 241 Trumbo Road, Key West, FL 33040 Funding will restore the hurricane-damaged historic property, enabling its use for district operations and supporting future affordable workforce housing initiatives. HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Sweetwater Housing Development Project Awarded: $6,000,000 Sponsor: Miami-Dade Housing and Community Development – 701 NW 1st Court, Miami, FL 33136 Funding will support a 326-unit mixed-income development, including workforce and 55+ housing, addressing urgent affordable housing needs in Miami-Dade County. ###