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County begins public outreach plan for beach‑management funding after commissioners agree staff should develop education campaign
Summary
County administrators presented an 18‑mile beach management funding plan that combines grant applications, a proposed new half‑cent sales tax, tourist development funds and an MSBU. Commissioners gave staff consensus to begin public education and outreach to build support for a county‑wide funding approach.
Flagler County commissioners directed staff to develop public outreach and education materials explaining a countywide funding approach to ongoing beach renourishment and coastal resilience, after a staff presentation outlined estimated construction and maintenance needs across the county’s 18‑mile coastline.
County Administrator Heidi Petito presented a multi‑year funding scenario that combines federal and state grants, existing tourist‑development funding, and a new half‑cent local option sales tax dedicated to beach management. Staff said existing grant applications could supply a substantial portion of near‑term costs…
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