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Waterways Assistance Program FY2026
Application and Evaluation Worksheet
Local Sponsor: City of Sebastian
Project Title: Riverview Park
Project Director: Richard Blankenship
Grant Liaison:
(If Different from Director) N/A
Mailing Address:1225 Main Street
City: Sebastian
Phone Number:772-388-8231
Department: Parks, Recreation and Facilities
Use "Phase I" for Design Projects. Use "Phase 11" for
Construction if you received FIND funding for Phase I Work.
Email: rblankenship@cityofsebastian.org
Email: N/A
Zip Code:32958
Project Address:600 US Highway 1 Sebastian, FL 32958
Requested FIND Funding: $1,000,000
Eligible Matching Funds Amount: $1,000,000
Match Percentage: 50%
Total Project Costs: $2,000,000
Applicant's Funding Source: Local City of Sebastian funds
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Brian Benton
nt §i ture Certifying the Above Information" Print Name
Project Summary: Maximum 200 Words
Riverview Park is the City of Sebastian's primary waterfront park and serves as the community's central
gathering place along the Indian River Lagoon. Located at 600 U.S. Highway 1 at the intersection of U.S.
Highway 1 and CR 512 (Sebastian Boulevard), the park provides direct public access to the Indian River
and is one of the City's most important recreational and waterfront assets.
In 2023, the City completed a comprehensive redevelopment plan focused on strengthening the
connection between the waterfront and the downtown area. Through community engagement and
technical analysis, the plan identified several catalytic projects necessary to support the long-term
revitalization of the waterfront. The redevelopment of Riverview Park was identified as a key priority to
enhance public access to the water and expand waterfront recreation opportunities.
The City is currently completing final design for the first phase of improvements, with construction
anticipated to begin in late 2026. Phase I will include renovation of the waterfront trail system,
improvements to the fishing pier and upgrades to restroom facilities. Additional improvements will include
expanded overflow parking, including boat trailer parking to enhance the park's waterfront setting and
improve visitor access to the Indian River.
FIND Form No. 25-15, Rule 6613-2.005, F.A.C. (effective date: 1-1-25)
YES NO
9. Official Resolution Form Attachment E-5 (Form No. 25-30, 2 O O
pages)(Resolution must be on District Form and includes items 1-6)
10. Attorney's Certification (Land Ownership) Attachment E-6 O O
(Form No. 25-35, 1 page)
11. Copies of all Required Permits: ACOE, DEP, WMD O 0
(Requirement of Construction & Dredging Projects)
The undersigned, as applicant, acknowledges that Items 1 through 11 above constitutes a complete
application and that this information is due in the District office no later than 4:30 PM, March 30, 2026.
By May 18, 2026, my application must be deemed complete (except for permits) or it will be removed
from any further consideration by the District. I also acknowledge that the information in Item 11 is due
to the District no later than September 21, 2026. If the information in Item 11 is not submitted to the
District office by September 21, 2026, 1 am aware that my application will be removed from any further
funding consideration by the District.
Brian Benton
Date Received:
City Manager
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FIND OFFICE USE ONLY
Local FIND Commissioner Review
All Required Supporting Documents:
Applicant Eligibility:
Project Eligibility Available Score:
Compliance with Rule 6613-2 F.A.C.:
Eligibility of Project Cost: