Flagler Seeks New Countywide Tax of Homes and Businesses for Beach Protection, But Cities' Support Is Key
The Flagler County Commission agreed to seek a new levy on residents and businesses to pay for $7 million in annual beach protection.
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The Flagler County Commission agreed to seek a new levy on residents and businesses to pay for $7 million in annual beach protection.
Flagler County Commissioners unanimously approved an emergency order to make walking on sand dunes a misdemeanor criminal offense.
County Attorney Al Hadeed told an audience at Flagler Tiger Bay that only "grit and determination" will protect the county's beach heritage.
The Flagler County Commission is expected to approve an emergency order criminalizing walking on dunes anywhere in the county.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $27 million contract to rebuild 3.5 miles of beach north and south of the Flagler Beach pier.