Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 09-27-05 — reading text

taxes. The reason for setting the millage rate at 4. 9700 mills is to provide sufficient revenues to balance the proposed General Fund budget. The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked for comments from those present on the proposed millage rate. As there was no one who wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Tucker moved to set the proposed millage rate for the City of Fort Walton Beach at 4. 2500 mills for the Fiscal Year beginning 0 ctober 1 , 2005 and ending September 30, 2006. 0 r. Pullen seconded motion. Mr. Tucker moved to suspend Roberts Rules of Order. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried by a vote of 5 to 2 with Holmes, Patterson, Tucker, Pullen, and Hartwell in favor, and Campbell and Minich opposed. Mr. Tucker explained the reasons he moved to set the proposed millage rate at 4. 25 is to help the citizens reduce taxes as their property values increase and to become closer to the County' s tax rate. Discussion ensued on the approximately $ 750, 000 reduction in revenues that the lower millage rate would cause, the decisions that would have to be made on what to cut from the budget, the timing ofthe proposed reduction in millage rate with the September 30th deadline for adoption of the budget. During discussion it was expressed that discussion on reduction of the millage should take place earlier in the year during the budget process.  I""" 252 o 9- 7- 05 PROPOSED MILLAGE cont. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion to set the proposed millage rate at 4. 2500 mills for Fiscal Year 2005/ 06 and it failed by a vote of 2 to 5 with Tucker and Pullen in favor and Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Hartwell, and Minich opposed. Mr. Campbell moved to set the proposed millage rate for the City of Fort Walton Beach at 4. 9700 mills for Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2005 and ending September 30, 2006. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried by a vote of 5 to 2 with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Hartwell, and Minich in favor and Tucker and Pullen opposed. The proposed millage rate for the City of Fort Walton Beach is 4. 9700 mills for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2005 and ending September 30, 2006 and which is 18. 71% above the rollback rate of 4. 1868 mills. The 18. 71 % percentage increase is the percentage increase in property taxes. The proposed millage is subject to a second and final public hearing that will be held here at the City of Fort Walton Beach Council Chambers on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at 5: 30 p. m. ORD. 1660: BUDGET FOR FY 05/ 06 The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN EXPENDITURES, EXPENSES, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2005 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing relating to the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2005/2006 and asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. As there was no one who wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. . Mr. Patterson moved to adopt Ord. 1660 on first reading. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried by a vote of 5 to 2 with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Hartwell, and Minich in favor and Tucker and Pullen opposed. The Mayor announced Ordinance 1660 is adopted on first reading establishing a budget for the City of Fort Walton Beach for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2005 and ending September 30, 2006, with a final millage rate of 4. 9700 mills, which is 18. 71 % higher than the roll- back millage of 4. 1868 mills. The Mayor announced the proposed budget for the City of Fort Walton Beach is subject to a second and final public hearing that will be held here at the City of Fort Walton Beach Council Chambers on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at 5: 30 p. m. HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORTS The City Manager reported on the efforts made within the last week. She held a meeting with the various City Managers to discuss initiatives undertaken by the various cities on relief efforts. She mentioned the Resource Guide put together by the CDS Director that proved to fill a void on information that was needed. She reported as a result of a workshop held by the United Way and Northwest Florida News, the Red Cross on Mary Esther Cut- Off will serve as the location for a Daily Joint Disaster Recovery Assistance Center for the centralization of services provided by various agencies. She mentioned that the City' s Resource Guide will be updated daily and she is working with the Daily News to make it available on- line. She also reported the City has created a Hurricane Assistance Information Center in the Auditorium, that the City has collected $ 15, 000 from City employees.  9- 7- 05 253 c o HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS cant. The City Manager also reported that the Florida League of Cities is working with the Governor' s office on a Sister City campaign and they hope have a sister city match for Fort Walton Beach to soon, and the city is in the of toiletries. process collecting WORKSHOP MEETING There was consensus of Council to cancel the Council Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, September 20th and reschedule the workshop to be held immediately the following Special Council st. meeting on Wednesday, September 21 It was mentioned that a large percentage of the City may be under water if it were hit with a Category 4 or 5 hurricane and it was asked if there was a computer model to show the citizens the effect it would have on the city. The City Manager mentioned the flood maps could be put on display at the library. The City Manager also mentioned that serious consideration should be given to adding structure to Station 7 on Lewis Turner Blvd. to house the Emergency Operations Center. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6: 20 p. m. APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK  255 o, TES OF THE REGULAR couNcnQETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 13, 2005 INTRODUCTION A regular meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, September 13, 2005, at 7: 00 p. m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall with the following members present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen: Mike Holmes, William Patterson, Bob Campbell, Jim Tucker, Dr. Wayne Pullen, Jim Hartwell, and Mike Minich Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Mike Burton, Finance Director; Toni Craig, City Attorney; Department Directors and Media. CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. He requested anyone who wished to address Council to approach the podium after being recognized, then state his or her name and address for the record. INVOCATION Pastor Larry Boldin, Striving for Perfection Ministry, gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Youth from Striving for Perfection Ministry led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION-CONSTITUTION WEEK The Mayor presented a proclamation to Sarah Levesque for Constitution Week. PROCLAMATION-SUBST ANCE ABUSE RECOVERY MONTH The Mayor presented a proclamation to Daniel Cobbs and Julie Smith of Bridgeway Center for Drug Abuse Recovery Month. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Holmes moved to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August 23, 2005. CELLULAR PHONE SERVICE- NEXTEL To award the State Contract for Cellular Phone Service to USA Digital ( Nextel) of Pensacola, FL for monthly service for 71 push to talk cell phones, which includes 14, 000 peak minutes per month 7: 00 am - 9: 00 pm), and 3, 350 off peak minutes per month; unlimited nights and weekends; domestic long distance; voice mail and caller ID; unlimited direct connect minutes; and activation charges are waived, at the unit price of $ 1 , 588.45, for a total price of $ 19, 061.40 for a period of one year, and to authorize the City Manager to approve four ( 4) one ( 1) year options, if it is determined to be in the best interest of the City. In addition, authorize the City Manager to adjust the plans and phones as needed. o<~ 256 If"" o 9/ 13/ 05 BID 05- 132- RESIDENTIAL REHAB. 19 JACKSON STREET To award Bid Number 05- 132 Residential Rehabilitation contract for the rehab of 19 Jackson Street, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, R.A.Rhoades Remodeling of Crestview, Fl in the amount of $23,514. 00. BID 05- 132- RESIDENTIAL REHAB. 303 KEPNER DRIVE To award Bid Number 05- 132 Residential Rehabilitation contract for the rehab of 303 Kepner Drive, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, R.A.Rhoades Remodeling of Crestview, FL in the amount of $24, 550. 00. BOY SCOUT LEASE RENEWAL To authorize the City Manager to execute the exercise of option, with the amended lease insurance conditions to add the City as an additional insured with