Ideas

Project builds upon the previously-completed first phase of a program to provide a centralized wastewater system to eliminate septic tanks in the environmentally- sensitive Grand Lagoon estuary.  Seven independent phases are contemplated. This program will provide for protection and long-term improvement of the Grand Lagoon estuary water quality.  Improved water quality enhances the attraction and […]

Develop additional sheltering facilities besides Bay District Schools and staff emergency shelters with trained personnel from outside the local area. Additional non-school shelters supervised by trained outside manpower will better ensure that Bay County sheltering capacity and capability meets community needs. +20

 Install additional generators on County facilities. +20

EMS stations need to be located strategically throughout all of Bay County, including municipalities. EMS units can be stationed within fire stations or housed in stand-alone structures. None of the existing County or City infrastructure has capacity for the EMS units and associated crews. +20

Emergency Vehicle Signal Priority would give first responders signal priority when approaching traffic signals during an emergency. This would allow for faster response and reduce the potential for emergency vehicle accidents during response. +10

Purchase property for use as staging area during emergencies. 0-1

The construction of pedestrian structures on Back Beach Road and US 98. This project would allow pedestrians to safely cross US 98 without the risk of conflict with vehicles on US 98. This would further increase the efficiency of US 98 by not forcing vehicles to stop for pedestrian traffic. 0-1

As electric cars are becoming more popular, the ability to charge your vehicle is crucial. Many campus environments such as the military bases and colleges have them for internal vehicles but there are very few in the community. If charging stations were available at strategic locations throughout the county, both our visitors and locals alike

The project includes a 550′ extension of the existing berth and 200,000 square foot Forest Products warehouse and related rail yard expansion. +10

Stabilization of existing Bay County’s dirt roadways and construction of roadside swales for stormwater treatment. The purpose of this project is to improve water quality of St. Andrews Bay System by eliminating the source of sedimentation and reducing nitrification of watersheds through stabilization of dirt roads and installation of adequate roadside drainage system. +2-1