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Public invited to give input on future of the SRIA

April 16, 2015
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What services do you think the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) should provide to residents, business owners and visitors - and how do you think those services should be funded? Those questions are currently being considered by an independent consultant. A public forum will be held on Thursday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the Pensacola Beach Community Church, 920 Panferio Drive, Pensacola Beach. All who live on, work at, or visit Pensacola Beach are encouraged to attend and give input. The event is hosted by the West Florida Regional Planning Council (WFRPC). The SRIA has contracted with the WFRPC to analyze the existing organizational structure and funding sources to recommend how the SRIA could balance funding from lease fees and property taxes to maintain existing levels of service. Since the SRIA was created by the Florida legislature in 1947, it has been fully funded from lease fees collected from businesses and residences on the beach. The mission of the SRIA is "to promote tourism, manage growth and provide entertainment in a safe, clean, eco-friendly environment." From public works and public safety, to environmental/development services and events, SRIA's services include: the Blue Angels Beach Show, Bands on the Beach events, funding of the Pensacola Beach Visitors Information Center and Chamber of Commerce, road and right-of-way maintenance; wayfinding and public information signage; drainage; parking lots; lighting; facility maintenance; beach access; coordination with law enforcement, fire/rescue/EMS and other public safety agencies; management of lease payments and customer service; and review of construction, development and redevelopment to ensure they are consistent with applicable local, state and federal regulations.

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