Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 06-18-Support of JLUS Study — reading text

RESOLUTION 06-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH REGARDING SUPPORT FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY'S APPLICATION FOR FUNDS TO COORDINATE A GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN AND JOINT LAND USE STUDY WITH THE SURROUNDING MUNICIPALITIES WHEREAS, growth management and land use encroachment issues are of mutual concern and interest to the military and to the City of Fort Walton Beach; and, WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach supports Okaloosa County’s application for Community Planning Grant funds through the Office of Economic Adjustment in the United States, Department of Defense. Funds will be used to coordinate a Growth Management Plan (Plan) and Joint Land Use Study (Study) with the surrounding municipalities; and, WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach is desirous of collaborating with Okaloosa County on a Plan and Study for the environs surrounding Eglin Air Force Base; and, WHEREAS, it is recognized as the local government’s responsibility to protect the public health, safety and welfare and is the basis for participation in the Plan and Study, and follow-up implementation of appropriate measures to assure compatible development that adequately responds to the proposed growth anticipated to occur as a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure recommended personnel and mission realignments in Okaloosa County; and, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida that: 1. The City of Fort Walton Beach agrees to collaborate on the development of a Plan and Study with Okaloosa County. 2. The City of Fort Walton Beach agrees to appoint an elected official to serve on the Policy Committee for the Study, a representative to serve on the Technical Advisory Group and a representative to serve on one or more of the Eglin Installation Growth Subcommittees for the Plan. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by the city council and signature by the mayor. Adopted: uly Mike Anderson, Mayor DISPOSITION c Approved a as to form and legal sufficiency| Fi o5 (_ CDS- CO Toni L. Craig, City A Helen Spencer, Ciy Clerk