Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 10-11-05 Regular — reading text

the citizens along his produced professional work. His attention to the desires and needs of and has resulted in letters of appreciation project routes has made many friends for the City being sent to the City Manager and Mayor; and WHEREAS, Ezra has retired from the City effective October 1, 2005, and it has been said that he will devote his retirement years to his family and friends. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do wish to state publicly that Ezra will be missed both professionally and as a fellow employee, and I hereby extend our best wishes to JOHN " EZRA" NICHOLS and his entire family for much success and happiness in the future. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 11 th day of October, 2005. Mayor Mike Anderson  lI,ty of Fort Walton~ each 1 Amert:av~ MO;W8~~ 8~ P!l& CLA)f,A TI&N WHEREAS, city government is the government closest to most citizens, and the one with the most direct daily impact upon its residents; and WHEREAS, city government is administered for and by its citizens, and is dependent upon public commitment to and understanding of its many responsibilities; and WHEREAS, city government officials and employees share the responsibility to pass along their understanding of public services and their benefits; and WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week is a very important time to recognize the important role played by city government in our lives; and WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities and its member cities have joined together to teach students and other citizens about municipal government through a variety of projects and information; and WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week offers an important opportunity to convey to all the citizens of Florida that they can shape and influence government through their civic involvement. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby proclaim October 16 - 22, 2005 as FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK in the City of Fort Walton Beach and encourage all citizens to take an active role in our municipal government by serving on volunteer committees, running for elected office and participating in City events and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City th of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 11 day of October 2005. Mayor Mike Anderson i I. CITY COUNCIL MEETING I I October 11, 2005 Consent Agenda Minutes Special Council Meeting, September 21 , 2005 Workshop Council Meeting, September 21, 2005 Regular Council Meeting September 27, 2005 City Clerk) Council Action 1st 2nd Vote: CA- 1 Agenda Item Number:  265 UTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCILtETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 INTRODUCTION A special meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at 5: 30 p. m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen: Bill Patterson, Bob Campbell, Jim Tucker, Dr. Wayne Pullen, Jim Hartwell, and Mike Minich. Absent: Mike Holmes Also Present:Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Mike Burton, Finance Director; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Toni Craig, City Attorney; Department Directors; Finance Staff; 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, and then state his or her name and address for the record. The Mayor further advised that immediately following the Special Council Meeting, the monthly Council Workshop will take place. PLEDGE The Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC HEARING- RES. 05- 31. FINAL MILLAGE The Mayor read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL MILLAGE RATE FOR THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 2005 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Anderson stated the final millage rate for FY 2005- 06 is 4. 9700 mills, which is 18. 71 % above the rollback rate of 4. 1868 mills. The rollback rate is the millage rate that will provide the same Ad Valorem tax revenue as was levied during the prior year. The 18.71% increase is the percentage increase in property taxes. The Mayor stated the reason for setting the millage rate at 4. 9700 mills is to fund expenses of the General fund for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006. The Mayor opened the public hearing relating to the final millage rate and asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. As there was no one who wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. The Mayor asked for a motion and second to approve Resolution 05- 31 setting the final millage rate of 4. 9700 mills for Fiscal Year 2005- 06. Mr. Patterson moved to approve Res. 05-31 setting the final millage rate for the City of Fort Walton Beach to 4.9700 mills for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2005 and ending September 30, 2006. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and It carried by a vote of 5 to 1 with Patterson, Campbell, Pullen, Hartwell and Minich in favor and Tucker opposed ( Holmes absent). c- \  267 MltTES OF THE COUNCIL WORKSHO~EETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 INTRODUCTION A Council Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at 5: 45 p. m. with the following members present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen: Mike Holmes, Bill 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; and Department Directors. CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order. ONE CENT SALES TAX DISCUSSION The Mayor reported the County is proposing a one- cent sales tax for transportation/ traffic and stormwater management projects over a four to five- year period. Also proposed by the County is a 60/ 40 split, whereby 40% of the funds would be split among the nine municipalities, but nothing has been finalized at this point. The Mayor advised the Okaloosa County League of Cities ( OCLOC) supports the one- cent sales tax, although there is room for discussion regarding the 60/40 split proposed by the County. A list of possible projects by the City has been forwarded to Council, and the Mayor asked if Council was interested in supporting initiatives as well as the draft list of projects. Discussion included the fact the tax would go before the voters as a referendum to be approved and the need to define to the public how the funds will be used and the time frame of the tax. The Mayor advised he will be going before the OCLOC in October and would like to have a finalized list of projects from the City, if it is the consensus of Council. Consensus of Council was to support the proposed one- cent tax initiative and the draft list of City projects. CRA PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR EXPENDITURES The CDS Director discussed the list of allowable expenditures for CRA districts per State Statute, and presented examples of the expenditures. Discussion included the possibility of additional community policing officers in the CRA District; the use of affordable housing to house a police officer in the CRA area, which would have to be researched by the City Attorney; and the need for an additional code enforcement officer to get control of the area by actively and aggressively citing code violations. Staff was directed to return to Council in 45 days with suggestions on how resources could be used to place Code Enforcement officers in the CRA District. WORKFORCE HOUSING INITIATIVE UPDATE The Mayor advised he spoke with Larry Sassano of the Economic Development Council ( EDC) and a symposium will be held on November 16 at the Conference Center to discuss obtainable housing in the area.  271 MITES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA fETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 INTRODUCTION A regular meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, September 27, 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 Rev. Brian Mingo, Transformation AMG Zion Church, led in the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Anderson led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION Laura Minich received a proclamation proclaiming September as Okaloosa Saves Month. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Minich moved to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker,