Create a plan and identify funding for dynamic reef development to support the commercial, charter and recreational fishing and diving industries that are vital to our local economy. A growing concern prior to Hurricane Michael, the storm critically damaged many of the existing reefs and accelerated the need for a comprehensive plan to develop and …
Create an onshore snorkel sculpture reef in the St Andrews Pass north of the Kiddie Pool that provides recreational and educational opportunities for residents and visitors, as well as near shore habitat for marine life. An onshore snorkel reef would be a first for the Panhandle and a popular destination for beginner divers/snorkelers and adventurous …
Create a community park and HUB type venue at Pete Edwards Field. Rebuild skate park to accommodate recreational/competitive use and redesign Pete Edwards Field to better serve as a multipurpose recreational venue for public use. Developing a multi-faceted community HUB in the Grand Lagoon will improve the quality of life by offering a heathy outdoor …
Identify and develop new locations for boat ramp access with adequate trailer parking in the Grand Lagoon area. Where possible, would be great to incorporate some basic amenities such as bathroom, picnic tables, etc. Increasing boat ramp access with adequate parking will improve the quality of life for residents and visitors, as there is currently …
Bury utilities, add separate bike/pedestrian path (30A style) and install adequate lighting on the full length of Thomas Drive (Hwy. 98 to Joan Ave). Use funds currently earmarked for Thomas Drive culvert project to leverage grant/recovery funding and coordinate with Sewer Expansion project for efficiency and to leverage additional funding. As the primary road of …
Wind Retrofit Hardening of Existing Majette Yard Facilities • Roads & Bridges Administration Building • Roads & Bridges Fleet Shop • Traffic Sign Shop • Mosquito Control +10
Wind Retrofit Hardening of Existing County Fuel Depots (Majette & 9th St) • Construct canopies to Miami-Dade wind load standards. • Install backup generators to provide emergency power for lighting, fuel pumps and Fuelmaster pedestal. • Provide wireless connectivity capability for Fuelmaster pedestal. +10
Plans need to be made to protect property from potential wildfires. With forest and timberlands damaged as they are, it is primed for wildfires. Plans need to be made to clean up these areas of the large amounts of dead and dying trees. Fire protection methods need to be established now. Additionally, in just a …
Construct a water treatment plant on the west side of Deerpoint Lake to provide potable water to the west side of Bay County and Panama City. Currently there is a single water line from the Deerpoint Reservoir to the existing water plant from which all citizens receive their water. Currently there is a single water …
The Florida Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the U.S. Department of Defense at Tyndall Air Force Base, is making improvements to SR 30 (US 98) Tyndall Parkway through Tyndall Air Force Base in Bay County. The project (Project No. 431684-1) involves a one-mile segment of US 98 centered …