Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 08-20-08 special agenda - budget — reading text

CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH City Council Special Meeting Agenda August 18 -22 Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Meeting may end without notice if all reviews are completed.) City Council Chambers 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ( Mayor) APPROVAL OF AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA -, August 20, 2007 NOTE: Times subject to change without notice Consideration of City Manager' s Proposed FY 2007 -08 Budget —Continued... 5: 30 Capital Improvements Program —pages 235 -343 6: 15 Presentation of Outside Agency Funding Requests: 6: 15 — 6: 30 Panhandle Animal Welfare Society —Dee Thompson ( See Backup) 6: 30 — 6: 45 Economic Development Council — Larry Sassano (See Backup) 6: 45 — 7: 00 Chamber of Commerce — Kathy Houchins ( See Backup) ( Full document available in the Additional Materials Folder) 7: 00 — 7: 15 Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance — Julie Terrell ( See Backup) 7: 30 Budget Wrap Up Recess /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 5 of 5  GREATER FORT WALTON BFA( H CHAMBER OF COMMERCE helping businesses help themselves August 13, 2008 Kathy Houchins 2008 Chair of the Board Breakers on Okaloosa Island Alan Gieseman Chair -Elect Mayor and City Council Members White Wilson Medical Center City of Fort Walton Beach Peggy Brockman 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW Immediate Past Chair Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 Ideal Health For You Chad Hamilton Dear Mayor and City Council Members, Treasurer O'Sullivan Creel On behalf of the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, we are Jackie Plcher pleased to be working so closely with the City of Fort Walton Beach. For many Vice Chair - Community Rosewood Realty years, the Chamber has served as the official relocation source for all citizens David Braithwaite requesting information on the City of Fort Walton Beach. We are also actively involved with many of the quality of life /community events which the Vice Chair - Government City Compass Bank supports so readily for our residents and visitors. Since 2001, the City has Chris Sehman allocated $ 25, 000 annually to the Chamber for these services. Since the Vice Chair - Membership Helen Back demise of Mainstreet in 2007, the Chamber has received $ 15, 000 per year from the CRA funds to be used for the organization and promotion of the Historic Bill Bubel Vice Chair - Business Downtown area. Development Santa Rosa Mall Thus for 2008 -2009, we are once again requesting the $ 25, 000 plus $ 15, 000 Ginger Walker to continue to support these efforts. Vice Chair - Special Events Board of Directors: Clarke Bell We would welcome the opportunity to present at the Wednesday August 20, Bobby Bess 2008 workshop to answer any questions that Council Members might have James Breitenfeld Lynn Dominique regarding these requests. I am pleased to advise that our 2008 Chair of the Board, Kathy Houchins, Diana Duffey Dr, David Goetsch will be representing the Chamber at this opportunity. Dick Marks Tammy McDaniel The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to Jan Pooley Catherine Rodriguez continuing the wonderful working relationship with the City of Fort Walton Sandy Sims Beach. Vicki Story Vickie Warner Sabu Williams Thank you for the consideration of our request. Since el , Ted Corcoran President/CEO TC: pam 34 Miracle Strip Parkway, S. E. • P.O. Box 640 • Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549 . Office: 850 -244 -8191 Fax: 850 -244 . www.fw6cham6er. org  s no Economic Development Council n,/ JRalnova C'- q, Fl- 1d, www.florida- edc.org 40 PUBLIC PARTNER REPORT me am E M People like to work..... wbere they like to live.  MX Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County, Florida Dear Local Government Officials, The Economic Development Council ( EDC) is keenly aware of our city partners' budget restraints as each of you prepare for the upcoming fiscal year. The EDC has prepared a special local government report for council members, managers, clerks and finance directors that illustrates how the EDC, through its marketing efforts, helps to contribute a positive economic impact on your local economy. Our Public Partner Report measures the impact of new jobs to the local economy and shows what the EDC is doing to stimulate job growth to help generate local tax dollars. One of the EDC' s intent with this report is to provide Public Sector leadership with an understanding of the value of the Economic Development Council to create primary industry jobs, which in turn pay a higher than the area average wage. Your economic strength will allow you to grow to your desired size and quality. The EDC programs are designed to enrich your local economy, but in order to do this we need your continued support. Please take the time to read this report to understand what your local EDC is doing to making the flow of money into your local economy more dependable. Sincerel , Larry assano President Elm  Table of Contents Aboutthe EDC ........................... ............................... 1 Mission Statement ..................... ............................... 2 Elements of Strategy ................. ............................... 2 Vision Statement ........................ ............................... 3 EconomicImpact ....................... ............................... 5 Budget & Grants ........................ ............................... 9 A EDC Programs & Initiatives ....... ............................... 11 Defense Support Initiative ............. ............................. 11 JeCMEN........................................ ............................. 11 Housing ......................................... ............................. 12 iTen Wired ..................................... ............................. 12 Florida LambdaRail ....................... ............................. 13 Technical Enrichment Center ........ ............................. 13 E- Synchronist Program ................. ............................. 13 Emerald Coast Technology & Research Center .........14 Community Involvement ............ ............................... 17 Policy Board and EDC Leaders . ............................... 19  N ABOUT THE EDC The Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County, Florida A non -profit private -public partnership serving as Okaloosa County' s primary economic development organization. A not -for -profit organization exists to provide a public service to the community rather than to make a profit... the primary objective of the organization is something other than making money. Non -profit or- ganizations typically rely on contributions to fund the services they provide. The EDC originated in 1982 as The Committee of 100 of Okaloosa County, Florida, Incorporated. In October 1987 the Committee was recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501( c)( 6) Not -for- Profit. In June 1989 the members and directors, under the laws of the State of Florida, unanimously voted to change the Committee' s name to The Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County, Florida, Incorporated. The EDC is governed by a board of officials, The Policy Board, consisting of approximately 40 individu- als to include the Executive Committee officers, which are elected into voluntary office. The Council op- erates by a set of bylaws and a code of ethics. The staff consists of four full -time employees and four independent contractors on a part-time basis. The EDC is assisted in accomplishing its objectives through the volunteers of standing committees and ad hoc task forces. Our efforts are directed in 3 main areas —existing industry diversification, retention and expansion; development of a technically skilled and available workforce; and recruitment of targeted industries. Collectively, these efforts ensure that Okaloosa County remains the leader of Northwest Florida industry, and continues to be recognized as one of America' s Top 10 Best Places to Live!