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Council authorizes $450,000 purchase of 446 Calhoun; approves beach-safety interlocal, AI evaluation, annexation survey, and traffic-safety beacons

DestinFeb 17, 20264 min read

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At the February 17, 2026 regular meeting the Destin City Council approved a $450,000 purchase contract for 446 Calhoun (parcel ID 00-2S-22-0310-000D-038C) conditioned on Future Land Use and Zoning being changed to Recreation prior to closing; authorized an interlocal for beach safety with Destin Fire Control District; directed further evaluation of SwiftGov.ai for planning/permitting; approved an annexation metes & bounds survey and budget transfer; and approved placement of two rapid flashing beacons.

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Authorized City Manager and City Attorney to prepare a purchase contract for 446 Calhoun Avenue for $450,000, conditional on the property's Future Land Use and Zoning being changed to Recreation prior to closing (Parcel ID 00-2S-22-0310-000D-038C).
Authorized the mayor to execute the Interlocal Agreement with the Destin Fire Control District to provide Beach Safety and Lifeguard Services for FY2025.
Directed the City Manager to continue evaluation and negotiation with SwiftGov.ai (AI planning/permit review) and to explore a similar code-enforcement capability; City Attorney to review any proposed agreement prior to council consideration.
Approved Work Authorization with Halff Associates to begin Phase 2 CEI work on the Crosstown Connector Project.
Approved Work Authorization for SAM Companies to complete the annexation metes & bounds survey and approved a $110,000 budget amendment transferring funds to cover the survey.
Approved placement of rapid flashing beacons at the existing mid-block crosswalks on Azalea Drive at Melvin Street and on Benning Drive at Maltezos Street, to be funded by PW/PS Committee discretionary funds.
Adopted Resolution 26-02 amending the Schedule of Fees (corrections to Building Permit and Developer Fees and Parking Facilities User Fees Section 4).
Approved Consent Agenda items including replacement of a 2017 John Deere tractor (Parks & Rec), reimbursement to Mayor Bobby Wagner for travel expenses, Destin Little League Opening Day Parade use of city right-of-way, and minutes of the February 2, 2026 meeting.
Approved the PW/PS Committee 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Work Plan.
Approved an amended agenda to move item 4J (446 Calhoun) up, add discussion on State Park on Holiday Isle under City Manager Report, and add a call for an additional executive session on the case Carissa Harbarger; Rainbow Frost Ice Cream, Inc. v. City of Destin.

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