1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
2. AGENDA APPROVAL:
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A) February 26, 2026 Minutes
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Decision: APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
4. CURRENT BUSINESS:
A) Net Positive Environmental Benefit (NPEB) Fee - Fund Balance & Other Information
Net Positive Environmental Benefit (NPEB) fees are intended to help the City maintain the health of the Destin Harbor, and are required per LDC Section 11.05.02.N, which provides the following - A net positive environmental benefit (NPEB), equal to 25 percent of the cost of construction shall be made to the City of Destin by the applicant prior to issuance of a building permit for each construction project authorized by this Article, which is located within the Destin Harbor. At the regularly scheduled Harbor and Waterways Board (HWB) meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2026, the HWB requested that Staff bring forth the current balance for the NPEB funds. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: CURRENT BUSINESS:
B) Destin Harbor Pump Operations & Costs - Requested Information
The Destin Harbor pump system has been in operation since 1992 and serves as a critical component of harbor water circulation and environmental management. The system consists of a 200-HP pump and motor assembly connected to approximately 1,600 feet of 84-inch diameter pipe, with a rated capacity of 48,000 gallons per minute. The pump operates nightly from March 1 through October 31, 7 days per week, for approximately 6 hours per night. During the off-season months, the system is exercised once per week for approximately 30 minutes to maintain operational readiness. In 2021, the pump underwent a major rebuild that included replacement of internal mechanical components such as shafts, bearings, couplings, and gearbox elements, at a total cost of approximately $135,000. During that same period, a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) system was installed at a cost of approximately $32,683 to regulate pump speed. This upgrade addressed operational issues where the pump previously ran at excessive speed, causing air entrainment and system vibration. With the installation of the VFD, the system now operates at approximately 83% of its original design capacity, improving efficiency while reducing mechanical stress and vibration. Notably, certain major components were not replaced during the rebuild, including the 200-HP electric motor and portions of the electrical/control system. | reports=1
Decision: CURRENT BUSINESS:
5. MEMBER COMMENTS:
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
7. NEXT MEETING DATE: April 23, 2026