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Flagler Beach pier reconstruction on schedule; $16.8M project relying on federal/state reimbursements
Summary
City staff reported progress on the Flagler Beach pier: pilings in place with 20 of 91 stringers installed, substantial completion expected January and final completion in February; the project cost is $16.8M with FEMA reimbursements applied to payments already made.
City staff presented a detailed update on the Flagler Beach pier reconstruction. The city owns the pier (on state submerged lands) and holds a lease for the structure; the original pier opened in 1928 and was closed to the public in August 2022 after storm damage. The current reconstruction contract (awarded to Vasilio & Grogan) covers major structural work and deck components, with a total project cost reported at $16.8 million.
Where things stand: construction began in July 2025, with interruptions for turtle nests early in the work; the contractor has installed pilings and about 20 of the planned 91 stringers. Final bents before the tee head were expected to be completed the week after the workshop and the contractor projected all pilings in place by the end of August. The contract schedule calls for substantial completion in January and final completion in February.
Finances and reimbursements: the city reported contract payments so far of about $11.0 million, a remaining contract balance near $5.8 million, and FEMA reimbursement applications totaling about $9.7 million to date. The city has a line of credit ($21 million authorized) and has drawn $9.6 million and repaid $5.8 million to date; staff said they would continue drawing and seeking reimbursements as invoices are submitted.
Why it matters: the pier is a significant local amenity and its reconstruction relies heavily on federal and state grant funds; the city’s ability to draw reimbursements and manage the remaining contract balance affects the timeline for reopening and final construction payments.
Ending: staff said the contractor believes the schedule is attainable and will continue to monitor material availability and pile-driving sequencing; no action was required by the board beyond receiving the update.
