Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Panama City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in water utilities with medium priority
Stormwater Master Plan grant
Several 'parks' are actually stormwater properties. Commissioners want a stormwater utility funding mechanism so shifting parks like Laney Row to Public Works doesn't just drain the general fund — and floated selling stormwater credits.
Water storage tank grant
The city accepted $650K in state money to design a 5-million-gallon water tank supporting the port, SweetBay growth and Tyndall, chipping in $650K of its own surtax money.
Millville wastewater generator funding increase
A $1.28 million boost to the state grant for a new backup generator at the Millville Wastewater Treatment Plant — critical for keeping sewage treatment running during outages.