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Council weighs $17.5M in available funds, warns of possible $2M property‑tax loss

City of Destin City Council · January 24, 2026
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Summary

Council reviewed a funds table showing roughly $17.5 million across various funds (some restricted), debated using those funds for projects or staff raises and warned a likely state property‑tax change could cost the city an estimated $2 million.

Council members reviewed a funds summary that staff presented for fiscal years ahead and debated which objectives are actionable given statutory and resolution restrictions on specific funds.

A councilmember noted several line items (permit technology funds, parking fund) and asked whether those amounts are available for reallocation. City…

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