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Tourist Development

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Jun 11, 2026

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May 18, 2026

Destin City Council meeting summary

Council recognized outgoing City Clerk Rey Bailey and made several operational and policy decisions. Major actions included approving shorebird protections for Norriego Point Park (Resolution 26-13), initiating consideration of a drone show option for July 4 (4-3), approving a revised contract with Inspire for Comprehensive Plan work, granting a conditional hardship exemption for Crab Island Dolphin Tours, adopting several fee and procedural resolutions (including parking and tow fees), directing further study on Crosstown Connector barrier options, and advancing multiple ordinances including transportation plan amendments and beach-definition changes.

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Destin City Council meeting summary

City Council approves park management request, schedules Harbor Walk Village PH2 hearing, and adopts land-use ordinance

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

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

Council approves contracts, reduces lien with policy review, appoints Mayor Pro Tem

CRA Board approves initial Harbor workplans, adopts funding restriction resolution, and appoints new chair

Harbor CRA Advisory Committee approves agenda; recommends exploring TDC funding to repair 1 Harbor Blvd seawall

May 5, 2025 Destin City Council: lien reductions approved, fee schedule adopted, employee PTO consolidation approved