20 Nov 1985
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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1985
Page
1
The city requests a $100,000 state grant from the Critical State Concern Trust Fund to support development of its first comprehensive plan. The funding would aid planning initiatives and related efforts.
Destin Water Users warns a 1/32 inch leak costs homeowners. A pinhead crack can leak about 203 gallons daily, totaling roughly 74,000 gallons per year. The circular stresses wise water use and practical steps to curb loss.
The National Weather Service forecasts variable cloudiness today with pleasantly warm temperatures and a chance of showers. Winds could pick up to near gale force due to Hurricane Kate, bringing extended pockets of stronger winds and a cooler feel later.
Okaloosa County commissioners move to form a nine member bed tax council to map a proposed levy for tourism projects. The board includes elected city officials from Destin and Fort Walton Beach, the county commission chair, hotel motel and tourism affiliates, and non owner tourism members. The council will draft an implementation plan, hold hearings, and present a voter referendum next year.
The first public workshop on the windfall profits tax for boat docks will be at 7 p.m. at the Shalimar Courthouse Annex. The levy targets condominium and townhouse developers adding docks, not commercial marinas. A one time premium of 25 percent of added profit from selling a unit with a dock would be charged by the Department of Natural Resources.
The Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services filed suit to compel Clayton Swank to connect three Destin businesses East Pass Marina and Fuel Supply Boathouse Oyster Bar and Wet Sports Scuba Shop to the public sewer system. The trio shares a failing septic tank under Wet Sports Scuba Shop on U.S. 98 amid repeated complaints of raw sewage overflow. Swank agreed in May to pump out the septic system as a temporary measure. HRS followed with August notices and two more complaints.
Volunteers armed with trash bags launched the Harbor Cleanup Week to remove litter around the harbor. Destin Harbor Board leads the effort with Debbie Milenski noting strong community response and plans to repeat annually. Local businesses donate supplies and prizes for Sunday’s fish fry at the Community Center.
Destin City Council Monday night voted to regulate utility work and seek future franchise agreements. The measures require 48 hours notice except in emergencies, mandate restoring streets to at least prework conditions, and bonding if not met. Officials cited chronic street damage and unseen subcontractor access as problems and emphasized safety.
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