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Council OKs limited inspections for Kasuna and Ocean Plantation after debate over $20,000 task order
Summary
After debate about a proposed $20,000 full assessment, the council approved a narrower evaluation (site visits and visual inspections) for Kasuna and Ocean Plantation, limiting near-term cost to roughly $7,000 and directing staff to report back with findings.
The Mexico Beach City Council approved a limited task order with Anchor Engineering to perform data collection and a visual site inspection for roads and sidewalks in Kasuna and Ocean Plantation, directing staff to return with a summary report before pursuing more extensive geotechnical work.
Emily Thomas of Anchor Engineering said the full scope offered in the packet included optional geotechnical allowances and a potential summary report, and that she recommended the council approve the full proposal if the council wished. Several council members questioned whether the city should bear the full quoted $20,000 cost for a comprehensive assessment, arguing much of the information can be obtained by a visual inspection and records review.
Council member (S13) moved to approve task items A and B (site visit and visual inspection) and a summary report for both subdivisions, with the scope limited to keep initial cost to approximately $7,000–$9,000. The motion passed on roll call; one councilor abstained because of an apparent conflict or residency connection noted during the roll call.
Council discussion also covered process and timing: Kasuna’s recorded plat language suggests the roads should have been turned over earlier, while Ocean Plantation may require HOA action before the city can accept maintenance responsibility. Staff agreed to determine whether lighting is in the road easement as part of the site visit and to report interim findings to the council.
The approved task order directs Anchor to return prompt findings so the council can evaluate whether to accept the roads or ask the subdivisions to contribute to repairs.
