Destin City Council directs Phase 4 of Parks Master Plan, awards multiple public-works contracts, and authorizes new parking management agreement
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At its January 5, 2026 regular meeting, the Destin City Council received a Parks & Recreation Master Plan presentation and voted to proceed directly to Phase 4 (Implementation) with conditions. Council unanimously approved consent items and awarded construction contracts for the Crosstown Connector Phase 2 (CWR Contracting) and Norriego Dredging (Gator Dredging). The council authorized a new parking management contract with LAZ Florida Parking, LLC, approved a FY2026 budget increase of $337,897 for that program, lowered a school-zone speed limit on Kelly Street to 25 MPH, and directed staff to engage the State about Conservation zoning for a recently purchased four-acre parcel adjacent to Norriego Point Park. Public comments addressed pedestrian safety, dog-leash enforcement, and sidewalk needs. Proclamation winners for the 2025 Holiday Outdoor Decorating Contest were recognized.
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- Council approved proceeding directly to Phase 4 (Implementation) of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan with direction to present funding options, invite Perez Planning & Design to the Council Visioning Session, and return for a vote on Phase 5 (motion passed 4-3).
- Consent Agenda items 3A–3D were approved (Resolution Nos. 25-25 and 25-26 and two sets of minutes) (motion passed 7-0).
- Awarded RFB 25-17-CM Crosstown Connector Phase 2 construction to CWR Contracting; staff to bring proposed construction contract for council consideration (motion passed 7-0).
- Lowered the posted speed limit to 25 MPH in the Kelly Street school zone between Spring Lake Drive and Benning Drive (motion passed 5-2).
- Authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Professional Services with LAZ Florida Parking, LLC for parking management and enforcement services (motion passed 6-1).
- Approved a FY 2026 budget increase of $337,897 related to the LAZ parking agreement (motion passed 7-0).
- Awarded RFB 25-16-PW (Norriego Dredging Project) to Gator Dredging, authorized execution of the construction contract, and issued the Notice to Proceed (motion passed 7-0).
- Directed staff to engage the State regarding Conservation zoning for the approximately four-acre parcel adjacent to Norriego Point Park (motion passed 6-1).
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