Budget director Wade Schroeder said FY2027 includes $264 million in new capital improvement funding and that the capital program exceeds $700 million when prior carry-forwards are included, supporting roads, parks, drainage and new facilities.

County staff and FDOT described a funded Sun Trail design to expand the east‑side A1A sidewalk to a 10‑foot multi‑use path; public comment at the meeting was deeply divided, with business owners and many residents urging the board to relocate the path off Beach Boulevard and trail advocates and bicycle groups urging the board to keep the A1A alignment to connect to commercial and beach destinations.