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Okaloosa commissioners send liaison to Tallahassee to discuss management of newly purchased state park
Summary
After hours of public comment and a two-hour debate, the Okaloosa County Board voted 3–2 to send county liaison Commissioner Palmer and a City of Destin representative to Tallahassee to meet the parcel owner (DEP) about management options; commissioners stressed any county support must avoid committing county capital and require free parking for county residents.
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners voted 3–2 April 21 to send the county’s appointed liaison and a City of Destin representative to Tallahassee to meet the landowner about possible management and lease arrangements for a four-acre state park parcel adjacent to Destin.
County attorney staff reported that the state purchased the parcel and that the City of Destin has asked to serve as the lessee and manager, with a stated financial commitment of up to $5 million and a concept plan favoring passive, low-impact public use. Commissioner Palmer said he would…
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