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Flagler County Board of County Commissioners workshop, November 10, 2026. Consultants presented three alternatives for the approximately six-mile Reach 3 beach project, with estimated standalone construction costs of about $85 million for upland truck-hauled sand, $61 million for offshore sand with truck distribution, and $37 million for offshore beach nourishment; the last estimate excludes potentially substantial hard-bottom mitigation. The presentation described Alternative 3 as facing significant permitting challenges and potentially being ineligible for state funding, while Alternatives 1 and 2 had lower environmental impacts. The consultant estimated roughly 33% state cost-share eligibility for qualifying work. No alternative was selected; staff plan to consider public feedback and make an internal selection in spring 2027. A separate discussion addressed the draft animal-control services contract with Flagler Humane Society. Commissioners asked staff to strengthen county oversight and clarify service obligations; a revised contract is expected back the following Monday, but no contract award or approval occurred.

Commissioners reviewed 2027 legislative funding priorities, including $2.6 million for Old Hawk Creek Road drainage, $5 million for CR 304 resurfacing with a proposed $2.5 million match, and an estimated $3.5 million for a Hammock-area boat ramp and access improvements. A collaborative animal-shelter concept also remained under discussion. The proposed $7 million request for 911/EOC expansion was removed from the list for now; the other items were left for consideration at a second workshop, so no funding requests were finally approved. The county administrator also outlined planning for significant revenue reductions associated with Amendment 3, including reviewing contracts and services and considering delays to capital purchases such as ambulances. The workshop included a University of Florida Extension review; no related procurement decision was identified.