Weir Completion Slips To Mid June At East Pass
A June 2 completion target for the East Pass weir near the west jetty has moved to mid June. South Shore Equipment Co. of Avon, Ohio, struggles to meet the new deadline as the Corps notes progress but a long way to go. The $499,772 project uses 18,000 tons of rock with liquidated damages at 715 per day for delays beyond the March 30 original deadline.
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East Pass
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Avon
Colvin
South Shore
Destin
Corps
Committee weighs landing system at Destin Airport
Destin Airport could gain an Instrument Landing System if funds and airspace allow approval from Eglin Air Force Base. The panel estimates a used unit at 85 000 dollars, new at 97 000 dollars, with installation total about 125 000. ADAPT funds would cover 110 000, leaving 8 000 to 12 000 locally. A 400 signatory petition opposes ILS due to fear of larger jets. The committee also seeks county financial records on airport spending.
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Tina Harbuck
Destin
Eglin Air Force Base
Dan Bergan
Jim Beck
Eglin
Bergan
Dallas
Beck
John Sober
Sober
Destin inches toward litter ordinance approval
Destin could have a litter ordinance in five to six weeks as the Environmental Committee finalizes a five page draft. City Manager Jack Dorman says the plan mirrors Okaloosa County rules and sets fines from 25 to 500 dollars with jail time up to 60 days. council must advertise, read it twice and vote before adoption.
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Steve Humphries
Destin
Jack Dorman
Environmental Committee
Dorman
Jerry Miller
Okaloosa County
City of
Miller
Jerry LaChapelle
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