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Mark M. Hoof, an Ocean Palm Drive resident, told the commission the city bought the course in 2013 and that recent lessees have not met lease expectations. He said an informal neighborhood survey found “people do not want the property sold and they would like overwhelmingly a desire to be offered input into the decision,” and asked the commission to allow citizens to form a nonprofit to manage and restore the site. Hoof said local volunteers have offered to make repairs “tomorrow” and that residents would submit a letter with more detail the following day.

After public comment the commission invited staff comment. City staff said they had not recorded questions in the earlier remarks and noted they were expecting a letter from residents with additional detail. The city manager and city attorney did not propose any immediate action; rather, staff said they would review materials the public submits and bring details back to the commission as appropriate. No motion or formal action on the golf course was taken at the meeting.

Public speakers also raised related issues of open space, community branding and involvement in projects such as Veterans Park. Commissioners and staff acknowledged those requests and described upcoming committee meetings and opportunities for stakeholder input; the mayor said the branding committee includes the mayor, two former mayors and the CRA director and that the parks committee would meet on July 9 and invite stakeholders.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Commission Meeting 06262025","oneSentenceSummary","Several residents asked the commission to reject a proposed sale and instead allow citizens to form a nonprofit to manage the Ocean Palm Golf Course as a multi‑use family and nature park; city staff said they expect a letter from residents and offered to review it.","taxTitle","Flagler Beach City, Flagler County, Florida","taxId",57027,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6185275,"Commission approves piggyback contract to replace 50 manhole rings and covers, allows list adjustments",786,4891000,5677000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5082663-8e27d82e4914660f378386ad577fe1a8&start=4891&end=5677","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5082663-8e27d82e4914660f378386ad577fe1a8/thumbnail_4891000.jpg","/articles/6185275/Florida/Commission-approves-piggyback-contract-to-replace-50-manhole-rings-and-covers-allows-list-adjustments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6185275-894404c8aea5cbf8639c27c53ac60cae/orig.mp4?Expires=1775462545&Signature=Xarw0kCCMLhMxvUyYjTqqYzkkxpeW1qBMR9zhbw5Sgk2MgRfhlr1MCaz9nG3I1i-ddY7Yrc9lsJ9WYBBQh0iOh~nYKKmEwkPPn3a-1UZohWE0fof8gJwCTmqH9H7viIUExN4Vl7TNN8rhlIwc0PckErO-DbyDDDhGd0Kemcw8lRfoKExRseMjRaplYtmSeqHYX-ljVuhwBkJyL0XRmVd0~CM6Faw58WUwizZo~fXQeJ5U9CsFCHmwM3eavTTex6A7mm~O2TtMEvwDNwvxfLe-6oaxlKgx0ko~dUECypaAN3yh3wSXpccWAdLs7FDkaauC-ONCDOEVN5J5~dEgVSkWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Commission authorized a piggyback contract to install 50 sanitary manhole rings and covers at a cost of $196,700 and gave staff authority to adjust the list of specific locations based on commissioner feedback.

City staff said the work is part of an ongoing multi‑year replacement program to address life‑expired manholes; the current contract covers 50 units included in this year’s fiscal budget and capital improvement plan. The resolution authorizes piggybacking on a competitively procured agreement held by the City of St. Augustine with Engineered Spray Solutions. Staff and the city attorney explained that Florida law permits jurisdictions to piggyback on another government’s procurement but that the piggybacked contract terms are accepted as procured and cannot be materially altered beyond scope adjustments like location swaps.

Commission discussion focused on prioritization and geography. Commissioner Bellheimer and public commenters questioned why some low‑lying, surge‑vulnerable neighborhoods were not on the proposed list and asked staff to swap items to address vulnerability first. The city engineer said the contractor’s pricing differentiates work in asphalt versus grass, so like‑for‑like swaps (asphalt for asphalt) would be easiest to implement. Staff said the city plans to budget for an additional 50 manholes each year and offered to work with commissioners to identify and substitute locations quickly.

A public speaker provided a location list for consideration and asked for detail on line items in the project budget (traffic control, lodging, before/after photos); staff said the vendor was procured by St. Augustine and the piggyback accepts their bid and terms.

A motion to approve the resolution — subject to adjustment of the location list after staff review — passed 4‑0. Staff said it will accept commissioner direction on specific site swaps and expects to proceed with the vendor under the piggyback agreement.","The commission approved a $196,700 piggyback agreement to install 50 sanitary manhole rings and covers, with staff permitted to adjust the specific locations after review; vote 4‑0.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6185281,"Flagler Beach commissioners table Beach Walk 30% design after debate on materials, A‑frame preservation and costs",1345,1703000,3048000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5082663-8e27d82e4914660f378386ad577fe1a8&start=1703&end=3048","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5082663-8e27d82e4914660f378386ad577fe1a8/thumbnail_1703000.jpg","/articles/6185281/Florida/Flagler-Beach-commissioners-table-Beach-Walk-30-design-after-debate-on-materials-Aframe-preservation-and-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6185281-477af0eb0f5bdcd6c46e80d56c49e3f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775462545&Signature=Hhl5FcUlwrssAmLYf~67mBUDhcqrwVYz4kuEki~--E58bhry4ofB1T9QphT048KoAEEC7i3Eos1fYQF7HMZGOHruioXd0j0icLOU714ZYmUaQx7naolhar45yTPv5CjwkPk7yOV2uvBthQS7c5LrSyRDjliwFk23Ccvrp5R3UiM5n8JlI2brZYRS53Za9db35y~ixp3W80-vzd0keToNkyE3p7TPzWateKPWD-kx9C4f1YoCQw2~IhUTlIdzgyK8SGebmljCqpPvydXPR-p8uLLLBcXZd2p3uBvWmITLrlBqf~FglckT~rwQPN1uH2BpVNt6l4lreriEHpV81iwXhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Designers presented a 30% schematic design for the Flagler Beach Beach Walk — including a new services building at the base of the pier, a south promenade and associated dune and utility work — and the City Commission voted to table formal approval to allow more review on materials, rooflines and branding.

The design team, led by representatives of Moffett Nickel and Joseph Buzulli Architects, described Phase 1 as an expanded services building with enlarged restrooms and improved access and Phase 2 as a new promenade south of that building. City staff said the Flagler County Tourist Development Council grant agreement was executed in January and that the city is working toward deliverables due in October; staff also said the current schematic estimate for Phases 1 and 2 is just under $3 million, about $300,000 higher than prior estimates but still within contingency.

The commission and members of the public raised questions about the proposed materials and scale, especially for the historic A‑frame at the pier. Commissioner Bellheimer and several public commenters urged preserving the A‑frame’s “Old Florida” character and questioned replacing existing roof materials with modern standing‑seam metal. Commissioners and residents also pushed staff to pursue value engineering, to prefer resilient materials for decking (several suggested composite alternatives to timber), and to add clearer public input opportunities on branding, benches and shade structures before moving to the next design milestone.

Designers showed plan details including timber pile foundations for the promenade, precast concrete piles for the services building, enlarged restrooms (three water closets and four urinals in the men’s room; seven water closets in the women’s room plus ADA stalls), a new electrical distribution panel to service the pier and promenade, and options for timber versus composite decking. Staff said they expect to apply for a Florida Department of Environmental Protection Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) permit because parts of the promenade are waterward of the CCCL and that FDEP’s review will focus on dune health and a 30‑year erosion projection line updated after recent beach nourishment.

Commissioners asked for samples and cost comparisons and sought to avoid design details that would dramatically change the pier’s iconic appearance. After discussion, the commission agreed to delay action so staff and designers could incorporate commissioner and public direction. The commission voted 4‑0 to table consideration of Resolution 2025‑54 approving the 30% design and asked staff to return with revised materials and options at a future meeting.

The schematic schedule presented by staff anticipates a six‑month permitting phase (aiming for permit actions by December), a 60% design start in August if permitting and design decisions progress, completion of construction documents shortly after permits are received, bidding in 2026 and construction with an estimated finish in mid‑2027 if the timeline holds.

Design and permitting remain subject to environmental review by FDEP (including possible dune restoration and a vegetation plan), coordination with the adjacent pier construction, and final decisions on branding elements and service entrance locations.","City designers presented 30% schematic plans for the Beach Walk at the base of the pier, including a new services building, promenade and dune work; commissioners asked for more input on materials, rooflines and branding and voted 4‑0 to table the resolution for further revisions.","actionData","errors"]

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Flagler Beach commissioners table Beach Walk 30% design after debate on materials, A‑frame preservation and costs