City officials in Bunnell outline capital projects plan for new year
Bunnell will undertake some fairly significant infrastructure projects in 2025 and beyond, including the restoration of its original city hall building constructed in 1936.
The capital improvements total more than $88 million in all, with some of the funds coming from governmental grants the city was successful in securing.
Coquina City Hall restoration
Coquina City Hall, at 200 South Church St., was placed on the Registry of National Historic Places in 2019. As such, any restoration or changes to the facility require several levels of approval and higher restoration/construction costs to meet the requirements for a historic building.
The building was closed for safety reasons in 2021. Remediation of the facility was completed in the fall of 2022. However, due to high cost estimates to restore the facility to its historical and functional use with minimal impact to the city’s general fund and reserves, officials have been seeking grants and other funding to complete the rest of the $2 million dollar project since 2022. Recently, it received nearly $500,000 through a special category grant from the Florida Department of State Division of Historical Resources.
Flagler Central Commerce Parkway
The Flagler Central Commerce Parkway Connector project will include the construction of a new Commerce Parkway roadway and new water and sewer utilities. The project will include the construction of a new two-lane, 1.7-mile roadway at U.S.1 and State Road 100; a 5-foot-wide sidewalk and wildlife fencing; and a stormwater management system. In addition, Flagler County is constructing both left and right turn lanes on U.S. 1, and an existing portion of Commerce Parkway just south of S.R.100 will be milled and resurfaced.
The total estimate for the project is around $12.3 million, with about a quarter of that already put into work underway. The cost is being split by the state, county and city, the latter funds collected through impact fees of about $4.5 million. It is expected to be completed by July.
Bunnell administration and police department complex
The new home for Bunnell administrative operations will offer better access to the Government Services Complex and Emergency Management Center, and enhance cooperative efforts with other jurisdictions. The property was purchased in 2022 and design completed in 2023. Once finished, the 19,000-square-foot facility will be home to municipal administration offices, the police department and a chamber’s meeting hall. Completion of the facility is expected by the summer.
Wastewater treatment plant rehab, expansion
The rehabilitation of the existing plant will aid in meeting advanced wastewater treatment standards and expand treatment capacity.
Most of the $28.8 million estimate was secured through a state grant. The project is slated for completion by July 2026.
Design and construction of a brackish water reverse osmosis project
Bunnell is looking to design and construct a reverse osmosis system to treat brackish water and conduct a pilot study to determine the most effective treatment for that system. The city recently received $4.5 million for the capital project through the state’s Department of Environmental Protection and the study is expected to be completed by September 2026.
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