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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1986
Page
13
Matt Burns explains a draft Tine lease may be presented to the city for nominal rent if the community center board agrees. Unclear terms linger, with proposals mostly between 50 and 99 years. The center trustees cannot convey property, and very long leases risk treating the case as a conveyance to the city.
Destin leaders consider a long term lease of the community center building to secure state grant eligibility. The plan would have the city cover insurance and maintenance while the Community Center Board reviews the proposal before presenting it to the City Council. Editorial notes and political maneuvering surround the potential approval as officials push for progress and credit in the governor’s plan implementation.
Destin and Okaloosa County officials seek tax exempt bond flexibility for road water and sewer projects under a reform bill. They fear private entity benefits could block needed infrastructure funding. State grant of 15 900 for Destin to aid comprehensive planning discussed at convention.
Vail notes the Choctawhatchee Bay artificial reef will serve as a first-hand learning tool for DNA scientists and a public fishing area. Futch cites its potential to explain high juvenile Gag Grouper mortality as they move from grassy beds to the Gulf. Permits and work aim to start by June before funding expires.
Officials mull funding options for a bridge to Okaloosa Island either from Bridge Parkway or Hollywood Boulevard. The Legislature created a dependent bridge authority requiring its budget approval by Okaloosa County Commission. No funding was in the bill, prompting talks of tolls and a gasoline tax as payment methods.
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