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Board approves beach restoration funding reallocation; arena project financing left unresolved
Summary
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 on March 20 to approve the county’s beach-restoration package and authorize use of GEO bond proceeds and general-fund money to pay the county share, while deferring a final decision on the arena project.
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 on March 20 to approve the county’s beach-restoration package and authorize use of GEO bond proceeds and general-fund money to pay the county share, while leaving decisions on the larger arena project and some bid packages for a future meeting.
Supervisors spent extensive time weighing three priorities: elevating Beach Boulevard (to reduce casino closures when road flooding occurs), completing a multi-stage beach-restoration program, and advancing the proposed arena project with multiple construction packages and alternates.
County staff and outside consultants summarized finances and procurement constraints. Staff reported a current…
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