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0 active membersNext meeting Aug 27, 2026Last meeting Jul 23, 2026

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Jul 23, 2026

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Board recommends approval of five residential marine projects; directs follow-up on harbor pump spare parts and NPEB incentives

Published May 20, 2026

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Briefing

Mar 26, 2026

Harbor & Waterways Board supports new annual NPEB fee structure; approves forwarding to City Council; emergency pump repairs underway

At the March 26, 2026 meeting the Destin Harbor and Waterways Board amended the agenda to add Bruce Ming's dock and forwarded that matter to City Council. The Board voted 4-1 to support the Local Planning Agency's recommended Net Positive Environmental Benefit (NPEB) fee structure—proposed as $50/year per residential dock and $100/year per commercial dock—and forwarded the recommendation to City Council. The Board discussed NPEB fund balance, alternatives for broader cost distribution, and equity concerns. Staff reported the harbor flushing pump is out of service; an emergency repair contract (~$52,000) is in place with a 1–2 week expected repair timeframe. The Board discussed preventative maintenance, spare parts inventory, and marking a large submerged hazard south of Destin Yacht Club for safety.

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Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

Board recommends approval of five residential marine projects; directs follow-up on harbor pump spare parts and NPEB incentives

At the February 26, 2026 Harbor and Waterways Board meeting, members unanimously approved an amended agenda and the January 22 minutes, recommended City Council approval of five residential marine construction projects at 627 Calhoun Ave, 605 Choctaw Dr, 82 Indian Bayou Dr, 702 Harbor Blvd, and 823 Cross St (each subject to federal/state approvals and LDC Section 11.05.00), requested a presentation on critical spare parts and funding options for the harbor flushing pump, asked staff to provide harbor operating cost and NPEB fee balance data, and recommended allowing NPEB fee reductions for projects that use environmental materials or vertical oyster gardens; members also received an update on navigational aids.

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Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

Board recommends approval of marine construction at 619 Choctaw Drive; water quality and navigational updates provided

The Harbor and Waterways Board met January 22, 2026 at the Destin City Hall Annex. Members approved the November 10, 2025 minutes and voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approve a residential marine construction project at 619 Choctaw Drive for ~130 linear feet of vinyl seawall and an 80' x 6' marginal dock, subject to required federal/state approvals and compliance with the City's Marine Siting LDC Section 11.05.00. Staff presented a quarterly water quality update (results within the good/typical range and the harbor pump has been offline since late October). The U.S. Coast Guard will replace channel markers 3 and 4 and temporary lights are in place at the entry. Board discussion included an update on Norriego Point (purchased via Florida Forever; County nominated as caretaker; no lease finalized as of the meeting). Meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

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Briefing

Nov 10, 2025

Harbor & Waterways Board recommends approval for 5 Cross Court dock and nominates bridge committee representatives

On November 10, 2025 the Destin Harbor and Waterways Board met and unanimously recommended City Council approval of a revised residential dock at 5 Cross Court (76 linear feet, two slips, roof overhang) subject to submission of updated federal and state approvals and compliance with Marina Siting LDC Section 11.05. The board also nominated Chairman Jim Green and member Bill McKissick as its two representatives to the newly formed bridge committee.

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Briefing

Oct 23, 2025

Harbor and Waterways Board recommends approval of three residential marine projects; receives water quality update

At the October 23, 2025 meeting the Destin Harbor and Waterways Board approved the agenda and minutes, voted to recommend City Council approval of residential marine construction projects at 722 Harbor Blvd, 510 Noriego Rd, and 602 Lagoon Dr (each subject to federal/state approvals and compliance with the City's Marina Siting LDC Section 11.05.00), received a quarterly water quality sampling update (highest bacteria reading reported at Station 1A), and scheduled the next meeting for November 10, 2025.

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Briefing

Jun 26, 2025

Harbor & Waterways Board approves two marine construction recommendations; asks Council to request Coast Guard marker upgrades

At the June 26, 2025 meeting at Destin City Hall Annex, the Harbor and Waterways Board recommended City Council approve a 210-foot shared seawall at 506/508 Harbor Blvd and a residential shared dock at 742/744 Harbor Blvd (both subject to required Federal/State approvals and adherence to LDC Section 11.05.0). The Board voted unanimously to ask City Council to contact the U.S. Coast Guard to repair and upgrade East Pass navigation markers and add lighting. Members discussed Noriego Point park opening delays, possible temporary beach/boat access for July 4th, reuse of discontinued no-boating buoys (advised to seek Council support and contact Michael Norberg), and noted there will be no July Board meeting.

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Briefing

May 22, 2025

Harbor & Waterways Board recommends approvals for two marine construction projects; weighs livery permit rules, water quality, and signage

At its May 22, 2025 meeting the Destin Harbor and Waterways Board recommended City Council approval of two marine construction projects (4144 Belcourt Dr and 724 Harbor Blvd) with standard federal/state permit and marina‑siting conditions, reviewed Ordinance 25-05-CC on livery vessels and made recommendations on transfer/value limits and grace periods, discussed water quality and pump‑out practices, and recommended signage at Norriego Point for boater safety.

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