infrastructure

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

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