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Historic Preservation Grant for Wimauma Memorial Cemetery

Original title: Historic Preservation Grant Award Agreement for Grant Application # 2026-02, Wimauma Memorial Cemetery Designated Historic Landmark Approve the attached Historic Preservation Grant Award Agreement in an amount not to exceed $14,988.45 for installation of protective border fencing at the Wimauma Memorial Cemetery Designated Historic Landmark located at 6012 and 6014 Edina Street in the Wimauma area (property folios 79089.0000, 79088.0000 and 79285.0000).

June 9, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The county is allocating $14,988.45 in public funds to secure the perimeter of the Wimauma Memorial Cemetery, a designated historic landmark.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Wimauma Memorial Cemetery

The site will receive new protective border fencing funded by the grant.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 9, 2026.

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners approved a grant of up to $14,988.45 to install protective fencing at the Wimauma Memorial Cemetery. This project supports the preservation of the site, which is a designated historic landmark.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this grant?

The grant provides funding to install protective border fencing at the Wimauma Memorial Cemetery.

How much money is being awarded?

The grant amount is not to exceed $14,988.45.

Why It Matters

The county is allocating $14,988.45 in public funds to secure the perimeter of the Wimauma Memorial Cemetery, a designated historic landmark.

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Historic Preservation Funding

The county is actively utilizing grant agreements to fund physical security improvements for designated historic landmarks.

Wimauma Memorial Cemetery

Connected Entities

location6012 and 6014 Edina Street“The physical address of the cemetery.”Map →

organizationBOCC Land Use“The government body that approved the grant agreement.”Map →

locationWimauma Memorial Cemetery“The site receiving the historic preservation grant for fencing.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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