Ideas

Stations needed for current call volume and protection of life, property and environment. +10

This project includes, but is not limited to the construction of 5764 FL channel improvements including the construction of a single lane timber bridge crossing, sodding, seed and mulch, riprap, erosion control, earthwork.   This project could help alleviate some of the flooding for 100 year rainfall events within the Glades basin.  This improvement along with

Construction of a 5000 s/f medium security stand-alone dormitory at the Bay County Jail to house the Lifeline Drug Treatment Program.  The program is currently housed in a pod at the main jail.  The stand-alone facility will allow for the expansion of the program, and facilitate the delivery in a more rehabilitative environment.  Due to

Install buried fiber along separate routes–one via Pensacola and one via Tallahassee.  Current fiber links are both along Hwy 20 right-of-way, east to Tallahassee.  Separate redundant routes will reduce risk of mass communications service loss and improve data management efficiency via routing options.  +20

Provide high speed internet to rural communities. +3-1

Improve stormwater runoff so to lessen the amount of stormwater that runs directly into the bay. Initiate programs that help create a cleaner bay through prevention, monitoring and maintenance. A healthier bay makes for a more attractive community for tourists and potential residents. +40

Replace span wire intersections with mast arms and cut loops at all intersections. 0-1

Construct hardened records facility at Majette, with space for key public works staff during emergencies. The facility would also act as a COOP facility for the Emergency Operations Center and will be equipped with backup power and a hardened communication system. +10

Gulf Coast/West Bay Parkway provides a belt circle through the County from Mexico Beach to West Bay. The project provides greater mobility, evacuation routes, reduce congestion, improves safety, improves mobility of 1st responders during and after a storm event. +20

Construct an arterial highway from Port St. Joe and Mexico Beach to U.S. 231 north of Panama City Distribution Center. Enhance transportation connection to Gulf County and eastern Bay County promoting increased development. Provide a by-pass to Tyndall AFB reducing traffic congestion and conflicts with Tyndall AFB operations. Provide greater evacuation route capacity. +20