Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 09-26-2006 ‎(regular)‎ — reading text

approximately $ 775. 00. John Hofstad, Utilities Director, explained his department will provide whatever assistance is necessary for the Nature Walk, and that no permitting is needed as it will be considered a passive improvement to the park. Chris Gibson, 249 Brooks Street, received confirmation there are no beavers in the area. Charlene Greenwald, Jet Drive, thanked Mr. Sumrall for the project. Thomas Murray, 811 Sparkleberry Cove, Niceville, speaking as a personal friend of Mr. Sumrall, encouraged Council to support the project and wished him great success in this activity . Dr. Pullen moved to support the proposed Nature Walk project submitted by Eagle Scout candidate Jacob Sumrall, to be located on City- owned property adjacent to Lake Drive and Virginia Drive, more specifically known as Parcel 2, Lot 9, Block 9, of the Vesta Heights Subdivision 4th Addition, and to authorize funding up to $ 775. 00 of the cost of theproject for the purchase of construction materials. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent). POLICE FUNDRAlSING CAMPAIGN- TRAINING OF DRUG CANINES Consideration of a request authorizing the Police Department to establish a fundraising campaign to solicit up to $ 18, 000 for the purchase and training of two drug canines to assist in fighting the illicit drug trade. Police Chief Ted Litschauer advised the Police Department is dedicated to eliminating the community of illicit drugs, and that drug canines would provide another tool in making arrests and apprehensions as the dogs, when trained, are able to alert an officer of probable cause for a lawful search for contraband. Chief Litschauer advised he has had worked with a drug canine unit and has had great success with it. Glenda Glover, 115 Waynell Circle, questioned the day- to- day cost for a year to keep the animals. The Chief responded that in his experience with the canines, he had budgeted 3, 000 per year to handle vetenarian costs and food for two dogs, and never exceeded the budget. He noted some overtime is involved for the handlers of the dogs, and has recommended flex time rather than overtime pay for the handlers.  45 9/ 12/ 06 FUNDRAJSING CAMPAIGN Mr. Minich moved to authorize the Police Department to establish a fundraising campaign to solicit up to $18, 000 for the purchase and training of two drug canines. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent). Council questioned whether there were any funds available for this type of venture. The City Manager responded that the Chief feels confident the fundraising program will go quickly, and plans to kick it off with Dog Daze the end of September. She advised if full funding has not occurred within 30 days, she will bring the matter back to Council. RES. 06- 25, MUNICIPAL PARKING FEE EXEMPTION FOR VETERANS The Mayor read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH RECOGNIZING THE SACRIFICES OF ALL VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND PROVIDING MUNICIPAL PARKING FEE EXEMPTIONS TO SPECIFIED U. S. VETERANS IN THE REGION. The City Manager explained the City felt it was a good idea to adopt this resolution so that, in the future, if the City does begin to receive parking fees, veterans would be exempt. She noted the resolution is a product of the Florida League of Cities and is being adopted throughout the State. Mr. Tucker moved to adopt Res. 06- 25. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor Hartwell absent). RES. 06. 24, BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FY 05- 06 The Mayor read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO DESIGNATED APPROPRIATIONS OF FUNDS OF THE CITY, APPROPRIATIONS INCREASING THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET BY 4, 614, 023, THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND BY $ 61, 720, THE CDBG FUND BUDGET BY $ 12, 500, THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET BY $ 268, 820, THE UTILITIES FUND BUDGET BY $ 1, 179, 373, THE SANITATION FUND BUDGET BY $ 470, 810, THE GOLF FUND BUDGET BY $ 324.410; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. The City Manager informed this is an annual amendment done at this time each year. She noted several items to Council, including the budget amendments for the purchase of the softball/ in the amount of $ 4, 012, 948, and an amendment to forgive fairground complex advances to the Golf Fund in the amount of $100, 000. 00. Mr. Tucker moved to adopt Res. 06-24. Mr. Patterson seconded motion.  9/ 12/ 06 RES. 06. 24 ( CONTI Mr. Tucker clarified for the public the City' s positions regarding the fairgrounds property and the golf course, stating the City purchased the fairgrounds property for $ 4,000, 000, that it was not donated as some believe, and that is the reason that amount is coming from the City' s budget. He further clarified that funding for the golf course is being increased by $ 272,000 with funding coming from the general fund, and that Council is always working for the betterment of the City. Mr. Tucker asked that the public be correct in their information before criticizing actions taken by Council. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent). The City Manager thanked Chief Accountant Melissa Jones for her efforts on the budget amendments. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Minich moved to appoint William Walter, 320 Smith Drive, Fort Walton Beach, to the Board of Adjustment for an unexpired term until August 9, 2008. Dr. Pullen seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent). WATERS EDGE AD HOCIWATERFRONTS FLORIDA COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment of a non- boat owner to the Waters Edge Ad HoclWaterfronts Florida Partnership Committee. Mr. Minich moved to appoint Aisha K. Morris, 620 Lloyd Street, Fort Walton Beach, to the Water' s Edge Ad Hoc Commit e /Waterf onts Florida Partnership Committee as a non- boat owner. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Minich in favor (Hartwell absent). MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr. Pullen expressed appreciation of the Public Information Officer on his efforts on the City' s newsletter. Dr. Pullen expressed concern over any legal action over the recent employee theft and asked the City Manager if there was legal counsel on the decisions. The City Manager acknowledged she consulted with the Labor Attorney on the issue. Dr. Pullen commented, in his opinion, it was a policy issue whether to prosecute and Council was not asked. The City Manager relayed she spoke with the Police Chief and received a recommendation that in light of the circumstances and the evidence that currently existed, he did not recommend criminal charges being filed at that time. She mentioned as the person that carries out the operational procedures of the City, she concurred with the recommendation and the Police Chief did not feel the States Attorney would accept that for criminal prosecution. Dr. Pullen mentioned an article in the paper about a parking garage and asked the Mayor how he became involved. The Mayor mentioned he only said the City is looking at parking situations and looking for public/private partnerships in parking. It was clarified there have been no negotiations for a parking garage.  47 9/ 12/ 06 MAVOR/COUNCll ANNOUNCEMENTS ( cant) The Mayor mentioned the Boys and Girls Club Kids Day at the Fairgrounds on Saturday with participation by the Fire Department and the Museum; the 5K Run he ran in on Saturday to benefit the Trauma Intervention Program, that also had participation by staff; the 10- 39 Newsletter by the Police Department. He mentioned the Home Land Security Summit he attended last month sponsored by Senator Pruitt and hosted by OWC, and that there will be a Community Services Center at OWC that will also be the County' s Emergency Center and it will be combined to be one of 5 or 6 Regional Homeland Security Centers. The Mayor mentioned the excellent Sunday in the Park event last Sunday; that Wal- Mart presented $ 1, 000 to the Fire Department to help with the Emergency Response Team education and Wal- Mart will become the first BERT ( Business Emergency Response Team); and Target presented $ 1, 500 to the Library. He mentioned he will be out of town for the Seventh Day Adventist Veteran' s Day Memorial on November 11th if someone on Council would like to participate. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager announced on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 5: 30 p. m. there will be the second and final hearing on the budget. She reported the project has begun at the Cinco Bridge on the relocation of the sewer line from the bottom of the bayou to underneath the bridge. Police Chief Ted Litschauer showed the painting done by well renowned artist Keith Beihle on the Public Safety Building that will be hung in the inner lobby of the Police Station. Chief Litschauer encouraged anyone interested to look at the web site www. eaoleswatchfoundation. orothatisaPentagonGroupthatcommissionedMr. Beihle to do a number of paintings but did the City' s painting at no charge. The Mayor announced that former Mary Esther Mayor John Thomas passed away Monday morning. There will be a wake tomorrow at 6: 00 p. m. and there will be a memorial on the 23rd at Hurlburt. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7: 45 p. m. APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK Ive  CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 26, 2006 Consent Agenda Consideration of a request to award Bid # 06- 125 Fertilizer, to the lowest responsible, responsive bidders Golf Club Administrator) Council Action 1st 2nd Vote: Agenda Item Number: CA- 2  CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH MEMORANDUM DA TE: September 6, 2006 TO: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager FROM: Bob Flanagan, Golf Club Superintendent SUBJECT: Request to award Fertilizer Bid # 06- 125 SUMMARY Pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 266, Purchasing Policies and Procedures, Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances,