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Council approves Crosstown Phase 2 contract; parks workplan, interlocal for park, and multiple contracts advance

DestinFeb 2, 20266 min read

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At the February 2, 2026 regular meeting the Destin City Council approved the Parks & Recreation Committee workplan, awarded the Crosstown Phase 2 construction contract, authorized a fire/life-safety services contract, approved an interlocal agreement for the state park adjacent to Norriego Point Park, and adopted multiple board/committee representative assignments.

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Approved Parks & Recreation Committee 2025 annual report and workplan (motion passed 5-0).
Approved Consent Agenda items 3A–3F, including Resolution 26-03 and approval of prior meeting minutes (motion passed 5-0).
Awarded construction contract RFB 25-17-CM for Crosstown Phase 2 to C. W. Roberts in the amount of $5,642,445.10; directed City Manager to execute contract and issue notice to proceed. Staff noted correction of liquidated damages from $500/day (misprint) to $1,500/day (motion passed 5-0).
Authorized City Manager to execute a continuing services contract with B&C Fire Safety for fire equipment, alarm monitoring, and life safety systems for a three-year term with two optional one-year renewals (motion passed 5-0).
Directed staff to prepare an ordinance deleting Section 14-86(c) of the City Code of Ordinances related to lien reduction applications (motion passed 4-1; Councilmember Geile dissenting).
Approved proposed City/County interlocal agreement regarding the state park adjacent to Norriego Point Park and directed the City Manager to have the Public Information Director post the item and notify affected parties, including Holiday Isle residents via their Homeowners' Association (motion passed 5-0).
Reconfirmed and assigned City Council representatives to local/regional committees and boards (Okaloosa County Economic Development Council Policy Board; NW Florida League of Cities; Okaloosa–Walton TPO; Okaloosa County League of Cities; Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative; Okaloosa County Public Transit Cooperative; Tourist Development Council; Walton/Okaloosa/Santa Rosa Regional Utility Authority; Emerald Coast Regional Council) as presented (motions adopted 5-0).
Provided the Available Funding Summary list to the Harbor CRA Advisory Committee, Town Center CRA Advisory Committee, Public Works/Safety Committee, and Parks & Rec Committee to review and return feedback to council (motion passed 5-0).

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