Harbor CRA Advisory Committee approves annual report and recommends used-oil disposal partnership
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The Harbor Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee met August 13, 2025 at Destin City Hall Annex. Members received updates on local projects including the Crosstown Connector (100% design), Stahlman Avenue/roundabout coordination with FDOT, Calhoun Pedestrian Walkway (Phase 2) under FDOT review, Clement Taylor Park (county/treasury green-lit), and resumption of U.S. 98 utility work after the summer moratorium. The committee approved the August agenda and prior meeting minutes, unanimously approved the committee annual report, restated a prior recommendation to prioritize underground utilities for Old Destin/Harbor District, and unanimously passed a motion recommending the City pursue a public–private partnership to provide a used motor-oil disposal facility serving residents and marine businesses. The next meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2025.
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- Approved meeting agenda (motion passed 4-0).
- Approved minutes for May 14, 2025; June 11, 2025; and July 9, 2025 (consent motion passed 4-0).
- Approved Harbor CRA Advisory Committee Annual Report to present to the CRA Board (motion passed 5-0).
- Restated prior April 9 recommendation to prioritize undergrounding utilities in Old Destin and the Harbor District over continuing eastward along U.S. 98.
- Recommended City Council consider pursuing a partnership with local businesses to establish a used motor-oil disposal facility with modest city infrastructure/support and enforcement (motion passed 5-0).
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August 13, 2025 Harbor CRA Advisory Committee Meeteing
Agenda
- 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 2. AGENDA APPROVAL
- 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- A) May 14, 2025 Minutesattachments=1Decision: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- B) June 11, 2025 Minutesattachments=1Decision: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- C) July 9, 2025 Minutesattachments=1Decision: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- 4. CURRENT BUSINESS
- A) Development and City Projects UpdateThis 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=1Decision: CURRENT BUSINESS
- 5. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- A) John Stephens- 2024 Annual Reportattachments=1Decision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- B) Lance JohnsonDecision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- C) Casey JonesDecision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- D) Guy TadlockDecision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- E) Jim GreenDecision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- F) James HowardDecision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- G) Mariam PaulinoDecision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
- 7. NEXT MEETING DATE: September 10, 2025
Documents from this meeting
- Packethttps://destinfl.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2428,plainText=false)
- Agendahttps://destinfl.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2427,plainText=false)
- Minuteshttps://destinfl.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2561,plainText=false)
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