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Town Center Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee

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0 active membersNext meeting Sep 16, 2026Last meeting Aug 19, 2026

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Aug 19, 2026

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CRA Advisory Committee advances funding recommendations prioritizing Linear Trail and Mattie Kelly connector

Published May 20, 2026

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

CRA Advisory Committee advances funding recommendations prioritizing Linear Trail and Mattie Kelly connector

At the March 18, 2026 Town Center Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee meeting in the Destin City Hall Annex, members reviewed long-term financial projections, confirmed available funding sources, and approved a package of CRA funding recommendations to present to the CRA Board. Key priorities include the Linear Trail, Mattie Kelly connector, undergrounding utilities, Crosstown Connector beautification, and accelerating park/green-space feasibility work using $1.6 million in uncommitted CRA funds. Committee also addressed expiring 324 Construction Loan funds and directed staff to prepare the CRA Board presentation.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Town Center CRA Advisory Committee Workshop — February 18, 2026

The Town Center Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee met in workshop format to receive project and funding updates. Staff reported demolition of the former Chick‑fil‑A building is required for a property sale; a proposed Chase Bank at 751 Harbor Boulevard may no longer need a parking variance following a City Council ordinance. The Town Center CRA account showed $1,636,153 with $1,000,000 already committed to the multi‑use linear trail, which is in easement acquisition with about 5–6 easements remaining; grant funding (including Sunshine Trail) is being pursued. Committee members were asked to review the Work Plan and CRA Master Plan and return with priority project recommendations at the next meeting (March 18, 2026). Staff will confirm TIF inclusion in the funding summary and follow up on traffic signal activation signage with the City Engineer. The committee also discussed exploring a Town Center CRA style guide described as "Old Florida"/Florida vernacular for future development.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Destin Town Center CRA Advisory Committee (Jan 21, 2026) approves streetlight recommendation, Publix-adjacent green space, and Mattie Kelly connector amendment

Committee met Jan 21, 2026. Members approved prior minutes; recommended a Main Street streetlight/pole style (Washington concrete pole, #3 decorative bracket, teardrop/wide-skirt fixture, cool white 4000K, maintain single/double arm positions); approved a Multi-Use Green Space concept adjacent to Publix; amended the Mattie Kelly Boulevard connector work plan to add sidewalks and bike lanes (estimated cost ~$600,000); and approved the Annual Report with the amended work plans to be presented to the CRA Board on April 6, 2026.

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Briefing

Dec 17, 2025

Town Center CRA Advisory Committee workshop reviews Drury Hotel approval, work plan timeline, and redevelopment concepts

A workshop held December 17, 2025 (no quorum) addressed a recent Drury Plaza Hotel approval, timing to finalize the Committee’s 2026 work plan and annual report, state-level discussion about CRA legislation and sunset planning, community engagement ideas, fundraising process considerations, and a multi-year concept to acquire and redevelop an ~8.85-acre parcel west of Publix into a multi-use green space/town center. The Committee set tasks to finalize items at the January 21, 2026 meeting for presentation to the CRA in February 2026.

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Briefing

Oct 15, 2025

Town Center CRA Advisory Committee Workshop — Annual Report and Work Plan Scheduling (Oct 15, 2025)

Interim Chair Corlene Ziegler called the Town Center CRA Advisory Committee workshop to order on October 15, 2025. Staff and members discussed the Annual Report and Work Plan timeline: the Annual Report will be presented to the CRA Board on January 19, 2026; items needing funding should be included in the 2027 budget; future submissions will be due at the committee's second meeting in November as the reporting period transitions from calendar year to fiscal year. Committee member Kyle Davis will re-present his work plan at the next committee meeting before it is scheduled for the January 19, 2026 CRA Board meeting if appropriate. Members were asked to send work plan items to staff for agenda placement. There was no public comment; the meeting adjourned at 5:46 PM.

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Briefing

Jul 16, 2025

Town Center CRA Advisory Committee — July 16, 2025: project updates, e‑bike rules, property maintenance

The Town Center CRA Advisory Committee met July 16, 2025. Members approved the agenda and prior minutes (both 4-0). Staff reported on development activity in the district (Grace Lutheran addition approved; Alvins Island approved at 12,200 sq. ft.; Drury Hotel application under completeness review with staff collecting materials and pursuing a rear easement for a future Linear Trail). Committee members discussed proposed e-bike ordinance changes to align with state definitions, limits on home occupations per state statute, property maintenance and code compliance procedures, Master Plan review and work plan preparation (focus on a vacant Publix-owned parcel near the post office), and local line-of-sight/traffic signal signage concerns. No public comments; meeting adjourned at 6:01 PM.

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2025

Town Center CRA Advisory Committee (June 18, 2025) — agenda approved; project updates on stormwater, Cross Town Connector, and Grace Lutheran

The Town Center Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee met June 18, 2025. The agenda was approved unanimously (6-0). Staff updated the committee on district projects including Cross Town Connector next steps, H & T being awarded Phase I stormwater construction, and approval of the Grace Lutheran Church development order (to be issued within the week). Members were encouraged to continue reviewing the Master Plan and develop work plan items. There were no public comments; the meeting adjourned at 5:50 PM.

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Briefing

May 21, 2025

Destin Town Center CRA Advisory Committee (May 21, 2025) approves Mattie Kelly Blvd. connection work plan and advances Capt. Jewel Melvin Park improvements

The Town Center CRA Advisory Committee met May 21, 2025. Members approved the agenda and minutes, received updates on the Cross Town Connector and other district projects, voted to forward a work plan to connect N. Mattie Kelly Blvd. to S. Mattie Kelly Blvd. to the CRA for consideration, and authorized further development of improvements to Capt. Jewel Melvin Park with Planning coordination and future outreach to Twin Lakes HOA.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2025

Advisory Committee recommends adding lighting to Linear Pathway; receives project updates

The Town Center CRA Advisory Committee met April 16, 2025. The agenda was approved and March 19 minutes were moved to the April meeting for approval. Staff updated members on ongoing projects including Cross Town Connector rezoning for stormwater management, Linear Pathway lighting, Harbor Walk Village Phase II (Emerald Grand) informational review, Mattie Kelly drainage outfall and park (FDEP joint project), and Morgan Sports Center improvements. The committee voted 5-0 to recommend the City Council include a lighting plan in the final design of the Linear Pathway. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 PM.

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