This grant provided funding to the City of Brevard to mitigate frequent flooding in the Times Arcade Alley, located in the downtown business district, due to the lack of stormwater infrastructure to manage rooftop and surface runoff. Runoff from the alley also flooded both West Main and West Jordan streets, which are major thoroughfares perpendicular to the alley. Flooding restricted access by pedestrians and vehicles to businesses and residences in the alley, caused business property damage, and affected public safety. Golden LEAF funds were used to install new stormwater infrastructure. Construction included removal of existing asphalt, addition of curb inlets to flow into a storm drainpipe with trench drains at intervals to capture and convey stormwater and resurfacing with heavy duty concrete paving. The city provided the remaining funding needed to complete the project.
