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Destin council forms six‑member advisory panel to shape East Pass Bridge aesthetics
Summary
City council approved Resolution 25‑23 to form a six‑member steering committee—two representatives each from three standing committees—to advise the council and coordinate with DOT on aesthetic recommendations for the East Pass Bridge project. The resolution passed unanimously.
The City of Destin council voted unanimously on Nov. 3 to approve Resolution 25‑23, which establishes a six‑member advisory steering committee to develop aesthetic recommendations for the East Pass (Destin) Bridge project and to represent the city in discussions with the Florida Department of Transportation and other stakeholders.
Staff described the committee as a citizen advisory group composed of two members from each of three existing groups the council previously appointed: Harbor/Waterways, the Harbor CRA advisory body, and the Public Safety/Public Works Committee. A staff presenter said the citizen advisory element typically adds value by broadening design input and helping craft recommendations the city can bring to DOT.
The resolution names the committee as advisory; the final recommendation to DOT or to the council would still flow through an official city council action. Council members described the resolution as formalizing the steering committee and praised the cross‑committee coordination behind the proposal.
Next steps: staff will formalize appointments from the three standing committees and return advisory committee recommendations to council for consideration before any joint public presentations with DOT.
