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Votes at a glance: key Destin City Council actions, June 16, 2025
Summary
Summary of final votes and motions taken by the City of Destin City Council at the June 16 meeting, including contract awards, plan approvals and ordinance readings.
The Destin City Council took several formal actions at its June 16 meeting. Highlights and formal outcomes follow (votes recorded at the meeting):
- Public Works Safety Committee 2024 annual report and 2025 work plan — Approved (motion to approve by Council member, seconded; vote recorded 7‑0). The council received the committee’s annual report and approved the submitted 2025 work plan, which includes continued work on e‑bikes, vision‑triangle clearing and pedestrian safety items.
- Medical insurance (Difference Card MERP and plan move to UnitedHealthcare) — Approved (motion by Council member Bagby; second; vote 7‑0). Council directed staff to implement the Difference Card medical expense reimbursement program alongside a competitively priced high‑deductible base plan and proceed with contracting/employee education.
- Crosstown Connector — CEI vendor shortlist / presentations: Council approved inviting the top‑ranked CEI firms (Anchor, CEI; Halff Associates; Volkert/Volker as listed) to present at a future council meeting (motion; vote 7‑0).
- Crosstown Connector Phase 1 (stormwater) construction award: Council awarded the stormwater construction contract to H & T Contractors (low responsive bidder) and requested staff bring a construction contract back for council consideration; vote recorded 7‑0. The engineer’s estimate was roughly $2.4 million; H & T’s responsive bid reported at approximately $2.383 million.
- Interlocal agreement for SS4A grant match for Stallman intersection underpass: Council approved an interlocal agreement with Okaloosa County to secure $3,600,000 of the city’s match for an SS4A grant submittal (vote 7‑0). Staff noted this is timely for the grant package due later in June.
- Marine construction applications (288 and 302 Harbor Boulevard): Council denied the applicant’s requested reclassification of slip types at both properties (motion to deny as presented; vote 7‑0). See separate coverage for details of the quasi‑judicial hearing.
- Comp plan small‑scale amendment and companion rezoning for the Crosstown Connector parcels (Beach Drive to Benning Drive area): First readings passed by council (ordinances 25‑03‑PC and 25‑04‑LC); recorded vote noted as 6‑0 on first reading.
- Property maintenance code (new ordinance creating a Property Maintenance Code / unsafe conditions enforcement, amended to place some oversight at the city manager level): Council approved first reading of a revised property‑maintenance ordinance after amendment; vote recorded 6‑0 (substitute motion to route enforcement decisions through the city manager’s office with council appeal provision was adopted).
- Deck encroachment (HDR townhomes): Council approved an ordinance to permit decks to encroach up to five feet into rear setbacks for certain high‑density townhomes; council adopted on first reading with a 5‑1 vote. Council requested a clear definition of “deck” for second reading to distinguish unenclosed decks from screened or enclosed porches.
Ending: Several items will return to council for second reading, contract drafting or presentations; staff will proceed with implementation steps and follow‑up reporting for voted directives.
