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Public Works Public Safety: July 2026

City of Destin

July 14, 2026 Public Works/Public Safety Meeting Agenda

The Public Works/Safety Committee agenda for July 14, 2026, includes New Business item 5A: Renewal & Replacement - Resurfacing Clipper Cove. Discussion item 7A is Project Updates from Joe. Stormwater/Floodplain questions and public comments are scheduled under item 9. The meeting will be held at Destin City Hall Annex Council Chambers at 5:30 PM.

Board:
Public Works Public Safety
Date:
2026-07-14
Type:
Agenda
Address:
Clipper Cove

July 14, 2026 Public Works/Public Safety Meeting Agenda Packet

The Public Works/Safety Committee met on May 12, 2026, to discuss and recommend approval for a Fiscal Year 2026 paving program. The program includes resurfacing and striping of multiple roadways: Gulf Shore Drive from Sandpiper Cove to the first cul-de-sac; Airport Road eastern section from Airport Curve to U.S. Highway 98; Misty Way; North Lakeside Drive; Driftwood Lane; Driftwood Court; Park Court; Flamingo Drive; Spring Lake Drive and associated cul-de-sacs; Elyse Lane; and Kent Lane. The total projected budget impact is approximately $3.1 million, with about $3.4 million remaining in the paving budget. Construction is expected to begin after August or September 2026. The committee also discussed the Linear Trail project and associated intersection improvements at Airport Road and Commons Drive, with construction anticipated in Fiscal Year 2028 or 2029. Drainage concerns along Airport Road were raised, and the committee noted that additional funds might be used for corrective drainage work if needed. A bid form from H & T Contractors, LLC for Miscellaneous Asphaltic Concrete Continuing Services lists unit prices for various materials and services, including different types of asphalt concrete, milling, aggregate base, concrete work, pipe installation, and sodding. The bid form references FDOT standards and specifications.

Board:
Public Works Public Safety
Date:
2026-07-14
Type:
Agenda_packet
Decision:
Recommended approval to engage the city's continuing services contractors to resurface & stripe the list of roadways and forward to City Council for final approval.
Address:
Gulf Shore Drive from Sandpiper Cove to the first cul-de-sac; Airport Road eastern section from Airport Curve to U.S. Highway 98; Misty Way; North Lakeside Drive; Driftwood Lane; Driftwood Court; Park Court; Flamingo Drive; Spring Lake Drive and associated cul-de-sacs; Elyse Lane; Kent Lane.

July 14, 2026 Public Works/Public Safety Meeting Minutes

The document is the minutes of the Destin City Public Works/Public Safety Committee meeting held on July 14, 2026. The committee recommended City Council approval to add Clipper Cove to the FY-2026 Road Resurfacing Program. The committee also discussed additional streets identified for resurfacing, including Holiday Isle streets, Misty Way, Airport Road (second half), several Keller Gardens streets, and additional Crystal Beach streets. Project updates were provided for Tarpon Street Park, Pickleball Courts, Highway 98 Landscaping, and the Palm Street Traffic Signal Project. A traffic study on Gulf Shore Drive found average vehicle speeds approximately 4 mph below the posted speed limit. The committee discussed a sidewalk request along the west side of Durango Road, noting significant challenges. Annexation of unincorporated Okaloosa County parcels was discussed, with first reading scheduled for July 20, 2026, and second reading for August 3, 2026. The Four Prong Lake Outfall project has approximately $2 million in state funding secured, with a total project estimate of approximately $3.5 million. No public comments were made on stormwater/floodplain items.

Board:
Public Works Public Safety
Date:
2026-07-14
Type:
Minutes
Decision:
Recommended City Council approval to add Clipper Cove to the FY-2026 Road Resurfacing Program; motion passed 6-0.
Address:
Destin City Hall Annex Chambers

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