Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 08-08-06 ‎(regular)‎ — reading text

aTYOFmQRTWALTONBEACH City Council Agenda - August 8, 2006 - 7: 00 P.M. City Council Chambers 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 CALL TO ORDER INVOCA TION/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Boy Scout Troop 506 SPECIAL GUEST Heart Ready City Presentation- Paul Singleton Approval of the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of June 21, 2006, the Regular Council Meeting of June 27, 2006, and the Special Council Meeting of July 13, 2006. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup). 2. Consideration of a request to approve the amended " Plan of Operations 2006" for the Northwest Florida Fair Association for the 2006 calendar year. ( City Manager) ( See Backup). 3. Pursuant to Volume II, Chapter 4, .Section 4.01, Paragraph 4.01. 025 of the Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual, staff requests Council authorization to award RFP #06-122, Purchase of Various Trees, to the two lowest, responsive, responsible bidders: Panhandle Growers of Milton, FL, in the amount of $ 11, 600 and Skinner Nurseries of Freeport, FL, in the amount of $52, 305. If approved, sufficient funds are available in account number 8126-541- 6997. (Public Works Director) (See Backup ). 4. Pursuant to Volume II, Chapter 4, Section 4. 01, Paragraph 4. 01. 025 of the Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual, staff requests Council authorization to award Bid No. 06-123, Water Tank Demolition, to the low, responsive, responsible bidder, Iseler Demolition Incorporated of Romeo, Michigan, in the amount of $64,700, which includes the Base Bid of $58,000 plus Additive Alternate 2 # in the amount of $6, 700, and authorize the City Manager to execute individual change orders up to 5, 000, not to exceed the aggregate total change order amount of $15,000. If approved, sufficient funds are available in account number 401- 5055- 533- 6300. ( Utilities Director) (See Backup). 5. Acceptance of a Grant of Easement from NWEC Development, LLC, for a boardwalk and mound viewing area on the Indianola on the Water Condominium property. ( Public Works Director) (See Backup). 6. Consideration of a request to approve a Memorandum of Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Health and the City of Fort Walton Beach on the storage of a Chempack Cache. Fire Chief) S ( ee Backup). SECOND READING None FIRST READING 7. Consideration of an Ordinance (1709) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, amending Section 10.73.04, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Private Lift Stations, annual inspections required; of the Code of Ordinances, by permitting State of Florida licensed master plumber to conduct annual inspections of private lift stations; providing for conflict, severability, and an effective date. ( Utilities Director) ( See Backup). 8. Consideration of an Ordinance (1710) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, relating to natural gas utility franchise; providing for definitions; providing for grant of franchise; providing for non- exclusive grant; providing for geographic area; providing for term; providing for consideration; providing for the City not to compete; providing for accounting, audit, inspection; providing for regulation of rates; providing for assignment; providing for compliance with laws; providing for conditions of occupancy of public ways; providing for restoration; providing for completion; providing for relocation at district expense; providing for safety requirements; providing for service policies; providing for monitoring performance and compliance; providing for indemnification, liability and insurance, providing for annual audit; providing for collection provision; providing for default clause; providing for right to purchase after expiration of franchise; providing for operations during dispute; providing for continuity of service mandatory; providing for miscellaneous; providing for failure to require performance, not a waiver; providing for severability; providing for captions; providing for repealing clause; and providing for an effective date. City Manager> (See Backup). 9. Consideration of a request by property owners Bhupendra D. Bhakta and Kishori Bhakta for site plan approval to develop a La Quinta Inn & Suites hotel, at the site of an existing motel located at 3 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, subject to conditions as outlined in the backup report. The project consists of demolition of the existing hotel, pool, drives, and other pavement and the construction of a 45,322 square foot building consisting of hotel offices, a breakfast area, meeting rooms, fitness center, laundry/maintenance area and a 4th floor manager' s residence; along with outdoor pool facilities. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup). Community Redevelopment Agency Recommendation: Approval with conditions ( 6-0) ( 7- 12-06) 10. Consideration of a request by project architect Jason Carter on behalf of property owner 99 Eglin, Ltd for site plan approval of Central Park at Uptown Station, 99 Eglin Parkway NE, subject to conditions outlined in the backup report. The project consists of the demolition of a portion of the existing asphalt parking area, and development of a park that will include: a playground, an interactive fountain, restrooms, entry pavilion and train stop, extensive landscaping, integrated audio system to broadcast music and event audio, area to host events such as outdoor drive- in movies, park benches throughout, decorative lighting and high quality concrete pavers in all paved areas. ( CDS Director) See Backup). Community Redevelopment Agency Recommendation: Approval with conditions ( 6-0) ( 7- 12- 06) 11. Consideration of a request by DAG Architect on behalf of property owner CBG Properties, Inc. and WFW of N. W. Florida, LLC for site plan approval of the CBG Waldorff Building, 45 Eglin Parkway NE, subject to conditions outlined in the backup report. The project consists of the construction of a three- story, 35,000 square foot office building, with associated parking, landscaping and other amenities. ( CDS Director )(See Backup). Community Redevelopment Agency Recommendation: Approval with conditions ( 6-0) ( 7- 12- 06) 12. General Public on matters of City Business. 13. Consideration of Resolution (06-13) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, authorizing the submission of the Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan and an application of Community Development Block Grant Funds; authorizing the City Manager to sign the grant agreement; providing an effective date. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup). 14. Consideration of Resolution (06- 22) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, requesting support for Habitat for Humanity in Okaloosa County for certification under the Community Contribution Tax Credit Program. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup). Page 2 of 3  15. Pursuant to Volume II, Chapter 4, Section 4.01, Paragraph 4. 01. 025 of the Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual, staff requests Council authorization to award RFP # 06-104 Banking Services to Beach Community Bank, Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Beach Community Bank is il . offering their banking services to the city at no cost while providing the Federal Funds Overnight interest rate on all idle cash. ( City Manager) ( See Backup) ( All proposals available in the City Clerk' s Office). 16. Pursuant to Volume II, Chapter 4, Section 4. 01, Paragraph 4.01. 025 of the Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual, staff requests Council authorization to award RFP # 06-111 Downtown Parking Facilities Plan to Rich and Associates, Inc of Southfield, MI in the amount of $26,275. If approved sufficient funds are available in CRA Account numbers 109-5490- 552- 6997 and 109-2000- 552- 5501. ( CDS Director> (See Backup). 17. Consideration of appointment to the Code Enforcement Board. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup). 18. Consideration of appointment to the Historic Sites and Structures Advisory Board. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup). 19. Mayor/ Council Announcements. 20. City Manager Announcements. ADJOURN Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (FS286. 0105). The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call City Clerk Helen Spencer at 850-833- 9509 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired dial the City Hall TDD # 850- 833- 9925 or 1- 800-955- 8771 ( TDD) or 1- 800-955-8770 (Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to allow the City time to provide requested service. Page 3 of 3  CITY COUNCIL MEETING Au ust 8, 2006 Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes: Special Council Meeting June 21 , 2006 Regular Council Meeting June 27, 2006 Special Council Meeting July 13, 2006 City Clerk) Council Action 1st 2nd Vote: Agenda Item Number: CA- 1  L ' " 243 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 21, 2006 INTRODUCTION A special meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at the Senior Center located at 31 Memorial Parkway, SWat 5: 30 p. m. with the following members present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen: Mike Holmes, Bob Campbell, Jim Tucker, Dr. Wayne Pullen, and Mike Minich. Absent: Bill Patterson and Jim Hartwell. Also Present:Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Finance Director (Position vacant); Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Toni Craig, City Attorney; Departm,ent Directors; and Media CALL TO ORDER r' . The Mayor called the meeting to order. c The Mayor,requested anyone who wished to address Council to approach the podium after being recognized, and then state his 9r her name and address for the record. PLEDGE, The Mayor led in the' PI~ dge of Allegiance. RESPONSE TO LETTER FROM RTA c ConsideraUon of response to letter from NW Florida Transportation Corridor Authority. The Mayor briefly explained the purpose of the meeting this evening is to further define.the "City' s