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June 15, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting

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June 15, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Agenda

This document is the agenda for the Destin City Council Meeting on June 15, 2026. It includes routine consent agenda items, city manager reports on various projects and updates, and a public hearing for a street renaming request. Specific business opportunities for contractors are not detailed, but potential work may arise from items such as 'Community Center Roof' (BECI CEI Proposal), 'Utility Undergrounding Update', 'FDOT Joint Participation Agreement, US98/SR30 Median Improvements', and 'Airport Road striping'. Public comment is scheduled, and specific topics for discussion include a 5k event and a community center roof proposal.

Board:
June 15, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting
Date:
2026-06-15
Type:
Agenda

June 15, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Agenda Packet

[City streets; case ITEM # 2026-864] The Destin City Council is considering the Destin Boathouse & Oyster Bar Forrest Day 5k, a road race scheduled for June 20, 2026, benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The event requires the use of city streets and requests a waiver of parking fees for participants and the registration tent from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The race has received notifications and approvals from relevant emergency services. The event is considered routine and staff recommends approval. [101 Stahlman Ave., Destin, FL 32541; case ITEM # 2026-882] The City Council is considering a proposal from BECI for pre-construction, contract administration, and post-construction services for the Destin Community Center roof replacement project. The project was initially awarded to Inland Construction and Engineering. BECI's services are intended to ensure adherence to building codes and manufacturer specifications, protect material warranties, and manage the project effectively. The cost for BECI's services is $29,500, which is budgeted in the FY 2026 budget. Staff recommends approval. [case ITEM # 2026-879] The City Council is considering Resolution 26-17 to update financial institution signature authority. This resolution replaces the retired City Clerk Rey Bailey with the new City Clerk, Lisa Wallace, as an authorized signatory. All other signatories remain the same. The resolution reinforces dual signature requirements for opening accounts and allows the Finance Director to manage cash management services with Trustmark, FL Prime, and Raymond James. The resolution is effective June 15, 2026.

Board:
June 15, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting
Date:
2026-06-15
Type:
Agenda_packet
Decision:
Recommended for approval
Address:
City streets
Applicant:
Destin Boathouse & Oyster Bar

June 15, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes

[US 98/SR 30] The Destin City Council approved a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) for landscape and median improvements along US 98/SR 30. The agreement includes reimbursement funding not to exceed $600,000, and the City Manager is authorized to execute necessary documents and amend the FY26 budget by $600,000. The motion passed 7-0. [Airport Road] The Destin City Council authorized the City Manager to issue a purchase order to the city's continuous service contractor for resurfacing and striping work on Airport Road. The motion passed 7-0. The Destin City Council approved the BECI CEI proposal for the Community Center Roof. The motion passed 7-0. The Destin City Council authorized $10,000 from contracted services for a fireworks and drone show. The motion passed 7-0. The Destin City Council directed staff to withhold $31,500 in liquidated damages due to ADS and instructed the City Manager to continue negotiating a mitigation plan. A substitute motion to withhold $100,000 until the city is satisfied with an explanation from consultants and an analysis from the City Attorney passed 7-0. [Pine Street; case PZ-2026-39] The Destin City Council considered a request to rename a portion of Pine Street to Blue Marlin Court. Public comment from Mike Leech supported the renaming and opposed extending Pine Street due to traffic and safety concerns. Councilmember Trammell expressed concerns about the roadway remaining identified in the City's mobility plan for future connection. A motion to deny the request was made, but a substitute motion to table the item passed 5-2. Councilmember Schmidt stated he would bring the matter up at a future meeting. [3879 Indian Trail] The Destin City Council considered a drainage matter at 3879 Indian Trail. The property owner, Mr. Fitzpatrick, presented information regarding culverts and stormwater master plans, arguing that his analysis of water flow differed significantly from historical conditions. The Council voted 5-2 to take no further action and consider the matter closed. Councilmembers Destin and Schmidt voted no. Ricky Lyn Grant spoke regarding the concept of 'highest and best use' of property and discussed potential future commercial and mixed-use development opportunities, including specialty retail, office space, residential development, and real estate investment. He also discussed evaluating potential development sites, business planning, and marketing efforts. [Pine Street (proposed change to Blue Marlin Court)] Mike Leech spoke in support of the proposed street name change from Pine Street to Blue Marlin Court and expressed concerns about a previously discussed concept of extending Pine Street through adjacent properties to connect with Stallman Avenue, citing increased traffic, congestion, and safety risks for children. He urged the Council to approve the street name change and retain the roadway as a cul-de-sac.

Board:
June 15, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting
Date:
2026-06-15
Type:
Minutes
Decision:
approved
Address:
US 98/SR 30
Applicant:
BECI CEI

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