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City engineer says government complex permits advancing; state appropriation falls short of request
Summary
The city engineer reported progress on permits for the proposed government complex, but commissioners were told the state appropriation this year was far below the $5 million requested; staff recommended further funding requests and using contingency or other grants while pursuing a cost analysis.
City staff told the Port St. Joe City Commission that permitting for the proposed City Government Complex is advancing but that current state funding falls well short of the city's request.
City Engineer (speaker 9) said the FDP work permit is in hand and staff is preparing a final response to the ERP stormwater agency's remaining RAI (request for additional information); based on the most recent comments, the engineer estimated receiving the permit within about two weeks. The FDOT access permit requires a development order from the city, which staff said they would provide; the Army Corps' dredging permit remains an unresolved, long-lead item with no response yet.
Separately, commissioners discussed state appropriations. One staff member reported that the city requested $5 million for the project but received "650" in the budget this year (the meeting transcript states "650"). Staff said about $2.5 million remained from other grant funds toward the project, and that the original project estimate had been around $12 million. Commissioners urged a careful review of contingency funds and a plan to request additional state legislative appropriations next year.
On the Cold Park restroom project, the engineer recommended producing 60% design plans to solicit contractor pricing before a formal bid so the city can assess realistic costs (staff mentioned a $300,000 ballpark in discussion). Commissioners discussed ADA and ramp costs and the possibility of seeking TDC, county or grant funding for components.
No formal appropriation was approved at the meeting; commissioners agreed to continue pursuing grants, do additional cost analyses, and bring more detailed materials back to a future meeting.
