Weekly News Conference with Mayor D.C. Reeves March 24, 2026

The City of Pensacola held a weekly news conference on March 24, 2026, led by Mayor D.C. Reeves. Key procurement-related topics included the upcoming council consideration of awarding contracts and allocating local option sales tax funds for the Fricker Center renovation project, which will close after the school year and reopen in June 2027. The mayor also discussed the disposition of city-owned buildings, including a pending agreement to donate one building to Community Health and plans to dispose of two others, with all actions requiring council approval. Additionally, the city is exploring partnerships with the community land trust to manage scattered housing lots, aiming to improve affordable housing opportunities. Infrastructure updates were provided on the Palifox stormwater and curb projects, with completion dates in April and May 2026. Discussions with the Florida Department of Transportation are ongoing to address traffic and safety issues at the 14th Avenue and Gregory Street intersection. The meeting also covered code enforcement policy revisions to align with Escambia County's approach, potentially affecting lien forgiveness processes. No new contracts or vendor selections were announced, but several capital improvement projects and property dispositions were highlighted as upcoming council agenda items.