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Commissioners press for clearer marina plans, materials cost checks and expert input on downtown marina

Panama City Commission · January 6, 2026
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Summary

The commission reviewed conceptual plans for a roughly 200‑slip downtown marina, asked Saint Joe and staff for clarity on 60% vs. 100% design completeness, requested subject‑matter expert review of materials and alternates, and sought confirmation of DEP exemptions before public bidding.

Panama City commissioners spent a substantial portion of the workshop discussing the proposed downtown marina design and procurement approach after staff forwarded conceptual plans from the Saint Joe company.

Staff said the concept envisions about 200 slips (roughly 100 in each basin) and that FPL will need 2–3 weeks to estimate power and 6–8 weeks to develop designs. City staff and Saint Joe told commissioners the current…

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