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City says legal and design costs for Beach Drive path likely eligible for FDOT grant; residents press for cost reconciliation
Summary
Public commenters urged transparency on Beach Drive multiuse path costs and expressed divided views; city attorney said legal fees and design costs should be reimbursable under the state grant, and staff outlined how earlier spending was allocated.
Residents and business owners on April 24 pressed the Panama City Commission for a detailed accounting of costs tied to the Beach Drive multiuse path, and city officials said work done so far — including legal review, surveying, arborist and environmental work — should be reimbursable under the state grant.
Why it matters: The path is funded primarily by an $8 million state grant. Opponents and some residents said the referendum result was close and asked for a reconciliation of design and legal spending; supporters said the project and grant should proceed to improve pedestrian safety and connectivity.
Speakers who opposed the project noted the referendum was narrowly decided and urged a pause. George…
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