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Okaloosa County approves purchase of two homes for Northwest Crestview Bypass; asks staff to explore interim use

Okaloosa County Commission · November 5, 2025
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Summary

Okaloosa County authorized voluntary purchases of two homes required for the Northwest Crestview Bypass: 102 Springwood Circle for $239,800 and 181 Mary Lane for $250,000. The board approved both acquisitions unanimously and asked staff to research renting or otherwise managing the properties until construction.

Scott Bitterman, director of public works, presented two voluntary purchase-and-sale agreements for properties needed to construct the Northwest Crestview Bypass and recommended board approval.

The first property, 102 Springwood Circle, is on approximately 0.32 acres. Bitterman recommended purchase at $239,800 plus closing costs and legal fees and requested a budget transfer of $250,000 from FY 2026 surtax reserves to complete the acquisition. The…

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