Weekly News Conference with Mayor D.C. Reeves September 17, 2026

This weekly news conference with Mayor D.C. Reeves of the City of Pensacola on September 17, 2026, covered several municipal updates including budget approval, airport construction, and infrastructure projects. The city finalized its FY27 budget, reducing the overall budget by $1.2 million while maintaining the same property tax rate since 2011. A significant procurement-related announcement was the issuance of the notice to proceed for construction of a new airport terminal, expected to begin site preparation imminently. The city also discussed parking expansion plans at the airport, including a 600-space lot with 100% design completed and upcoming construction bidding. Additionally, the Florida Department of Transportation is implementing traffic light timing improvements to integrate with the city's network, enhancing emergency response capabilities. Stormwater infrastructure upgrades were reviewed, highlighting a $50-60 million investment with ongoing partnerships with FDOT to address flooding issues, including potential future projects requiring state collaboration and funding. No specific contract awards or vendor names were mentioned, but several capital improvement projects and budget allocations were detailed, indicating active procurement and construction planning.