Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 08-12-08 workshop agenda — reading text

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AVisoni BuiFC. m, 1Coach & Four ( Alts) 1 30 t*iirack StrsP Plct4y Sk 5 Transportation Okaloosa County offers a public transportation service, Okaloosa County Transit. The OCT offers bus and trolley transportation services back and forth between Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, Okaloosa Island, and Destin/ South Walton. Additional information: www.rideoct.or Okaloosa County Transit Bus. i W3C System Route Map South Click rRouts Numbets belevy toAwmmo- view, a Rou.it--- Egl ill ROILIT E 31 AFB Day i-Oirniff Choctawhatchee I ROUTE Hurlburl. ROUTE Bay Field WG WAY P Destin riouTii 373 r0? TE a Gulf Of Mexico I The Okaloosa Regional Airport is centrally located in the heart of Okaloosa County providing commercial transportation for the Gulf Coast at the most reasonable cost available for most destinations. Highway access to the terminal, parking and other facilities is provided by State Route 85, a north -south main thoroughfare. Additional information can be obtained from their website: www. flyyps.org or by calling 850- 651 -7160. Okaloosa Regional Airport Terminal City of Fort Walton Beach 2007 Demographics offers famous sugar -white beaches of the Emerald Coast along the Gulf of Mexico houses the largest Air Force base in the world, supporting prosperous businesses growing business opportunities in tourism, service and retail industries provides moderate year -round climate for a multitude of activities offers a sophisticated highway, rail, air and water transportation network. r r; F`js' 6 M GreatelF' 6 r a-. Fri rPaa Ir fi a n do - - 1 5aIcl C.- 17 15 - 51 . 5- ' aver s P= rarifk Fort Walton Beach' s Population 7  rapnics zonapb" UL Fort Walton Beach Dem Race Population White 74. 5' otal 20, 277 Black 15. 2 tale 48. 8% American Indian /Eskimo 5 emale 51. 2% 41. 2 Asian /Pacific Islander 3. 9 ledian Age Other 1. 6 mployees 10, 847 Multiracial 4. 2 Income Ethnicity Hispanic 6. 0 Average Household $ 59, 616 Non -Hispanic 94. 0 Median Household $ 47, 661 Per Capita $ 26, 200 Households Housing Occupied Units 9, 00 otal 8, 755 Owner Occupied 60. 2` verage Size 2. 27 Renter Occupied 33. 8` ledian Home Value $ 196, 657 P  Source: City of Fort Walton Beach MENKE: 3 bedroom/ 2 bath 1750 -1850 sq. ft. home less than 5 years old Location 1 2006 1 2007 Greater Ft. Walton Beach $ 240, 000 $ 322, 150 Source: Emerald Coast Association of Realtors E Education A person' s education is the foundation for success, Northwest Florida offers outstanding academic offerings as well as a talented workforce." Florida Governor Charlie Crist A fundamental goal of our community's educational system is to provide the quality education and training needed to maintain a competitive edge for our growing business and industry base. Student achievement in Okaloosa is accelerating, with a rising number of students performing above grade level. Okaloosa County has one of the best K -12 education programs in the State of Florida and has won numerous awards for their academic accomplishments and standards. The highly developed secondary education institutions are committed to identifying the local workforce needs and providing the training and degrees necessary for our businesses and communities. Okaloosa- Walton College ,. University of West Florida University of Florida _ e Troy University v Technical Centers are also available in the Fort Walton Beach area for technical and mechanical skill sets. Education and business are known to be partners in success! 10 Starting a Business in Fort Walton Beach The following is a basic guideline of information you will need to begin any business in Okaloosa County. Additional information or requirements should be addressed with the appropriate agencies. County Occupational License If your business is going to be located within county limits but not within the city limits you will need only a county license. License application and appropriate fee information may be obtained at: Chris Hughes, Tax Collector Okaloosa County tax Collector 151 -C North Eglin Parkway Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850- 651 -7300 www. okaloosatax. com/ occupational City Occupational License If your business will be in the city limits you will need both a municipal and county license. The following is a list of offices where you may apply for a municipal occupational license within Okaloosa County. City of Fort Walton Beach 107 Miracle Strip Pkwy Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850- 243 -3141 www. fwb. org 11 Certificate of Occupancy After you have selected the location of your business, a certificate of occupancy must be division. This also applies to zoning permits obtained from the proper building inspection Certificate of Use). The following is the building inspection division for Okaloosa County. Okaloosa County Building Inspection Department 1804 Lewis Turner Boulevard Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 850- 651 -7180 Small Business Development Center The University of West Florida's Small Business Development Center provides consulting services to businesses in all stages of development, from pre- venture to maturity. Small Business Development Center University of West Florida 922 Mar Walt Drive, Suite 203 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 850- 833 -9400 12 Business Connections The Fort Walton Beach