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Harbor CRA Advisory Committee approves Harbor Trash Education & Awareness Sign work plan; reviews Harborwalk Phase 2, bridge PD&E, Clement Taylor Park, and shared parking measures

DestinFeb 11, 20264 min read

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Meeting of the Harbor Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee convened February 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the Destin City Hall Annex Chambers (4100 Indian Bayou Trail). Attendance: Chair John Stephens and committee members Casey Jones, Guy Tadlock, Lance Johnson, and James Green present; Marium Paulino absent. Staff present included Kim Montgomery (Deputy City Clerk), Daniel Butler (Principal Planner), and City Attorney Kim Kopp. The committee amended the agenda, approved January 14 minutes, received development and project updates (Harborwalk Village Phase 2, Stahlman Ave. PD&E/bridge status, Clement Taylor Park), endorsed use of an internal CRA work‑plan flow, and voted 5-0 to recommend the Harbor Trash Education & Awareness Sign work plan. Committee discussed shared parking agreement updates and directed staff to research funding sources and applicability (including half‑penny sales tax and TDC). Next meeting: March 11, 2026. Meeting adjourned at 6:20 PM.

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Agenda amended to add Chairman Stephens' Harbor Trash Education & Awareness Sign work plan (motion passed 5-0).
Minutes of January 14, 2026 approved as written (vote 5-0).
Committee voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the Harbor Trash Education & Awareness Sign work plan; staff to research funding applicability and report back, with plan to place the item on the April CRA agenda for board consideration.
Committee consensus to use the presented Harbor CRA work‑plan flow internally to test and refine the process (no formal motion required).
Directed staff to continue review of Harborwalk Village Phase 2 plans and to provide shared parking analysis and meet with applicant; anticipated Council consideration in coming months.
Requested staff obtain and provide the FDOT final PD&E/bridge study report to committee when available.
Discussed updates to shared parking agreement/template and clarified enforcement responsibilities between livery operators and property owners; staff to pursue further refinement.

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