Harbor CRA Advisory Committee recommends paid parking at One Harbor Blvd and approves mooring field work plan

Clement Taylor Park is an existing 3.55-acre park that is maintained by the City of Destin, located at 131 Calhoun Avenue. In August 2023, Staff issued a Development Order (DO-23-26) with the scope of demolishing the existing playground area and restroom building, along with the construction of a new parking area, new restrooms, new pavilion, and other minor site upgrades. At the regularly scheduled Harbor CRA meeting on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the Harbor CRA requested an update from Staff as to the status of the commencement of construction of the improvements. | reports=1

This report includes updates on the Development Projects in the Harbor Community Redevelopment Area and active City Projects. Provided is the list of projects which are approved or currently under review. | attachments=2 | reports=1

In October 2023, the City of Destin purchased five (5) parcels at the foot of the Marler Bridge, now addressed 1 Harbor Boulevard, utilizing a bond that was classified as ‘tax-exempt’, meaning that this bond would be subject to lower interest and no federal income tax. A large portion of this bond was funded by Harbor CRA funds. As a result, in previous meetings, the Harbor CRA have discussed potential uses that could be constructed on the property that could assist in generating CRA funds. To ensure full compliance with the tax-exempt bond status, Staff scheduled a call with the City’s Bond Counsel to discuss allowable uses within the property. | reports=1

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