Florida Record
Panama City
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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Downtown infrastructure grant increase

Summary

The city accepted an extra $3.5 million in hurricane recovery grant money to replace more downtown water, sewer, and stormwater lines, including West Beach Drive and Mulberry Avenue — and freed up surtax money to spend elsewhere in the city.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$3.5 million in new grant funds, allowing surtax dollars previously earmarked for West Beach Drive to be redirected elsewhere in the city.

✅Who benefits

Downtown residents and businesses getting replaced water, sewer, and stormwater lines.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingJun 9, 2026approved

City Commission Meetings - Jun 9, 2026

The city accepted an extra $3.5 million in hurricane recovery grant money to replace more downtown water, sewer, and stormwater lines, including West Beach Drive and Mulberry Avenue — and freed up surtax money to spend elsewhere in the city.

Related development

approved

Panama City North Community Development District

If adopted at the second hearing, the district funds major infrastructure for a growing North Panama City neighborhood without direct city borrowing, and maintains its own roads and stormwater systems for the long term.

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