Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 03-22-05 — reading text

CITY OF FORT WAL TON BEACH City Council Agenda - March 22, 2005 - 7:00 P.M. City Council Chambers 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCLAMATION- FWB HIGH SCHOOL STARS DANCE TEAM I~ QNS:IiN~::~GiJ;~ig~ W . : ,/". . /: 1 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 8, 2005. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup ). 2. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 2- 266, Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances, request authorization to reject the sole bid received for Bid # 05- 113 Liza Jackson Park Restroom Repairs, as the one bid received exceeded the reasonable estimate of repairs, as outlined in the backup report. ( PurchasinQ Director) (See Backup) ( CM 2004-46). 3. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 2- 266, Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances, request authorization to award RFQ - Replace Shingle Roofs at Old Edwin Watts/ Meeting Room and Old Oaks Golf Course Shanty Building damaged by Hurricane Ivan to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, Destin Roofing of Destin Florida; in an amount of $ 19, 315. If approved, sufficient funds are available from the Disaster Relief Reserve Account. (Purchasing Director) (See Backup ). 4. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 2- 266, Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances, request authorization for a waiver of the formal bid process and award the contract for replacing signs damaged by Hurricane Ivan to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, Guidance Pathway Systems, Inc.; in an amount not to exceed $ 16, 740. If approved, sufficient funds are available from the Disaster Relief Reserve Account. ( Purchasing Director) ( See Backup). 5. Pursuant to paragraph 41 of the City' s purchasing policies and procedures, request authorization to waive the formal bid process and award the retaining wall, railing, and access ramp replacements at Garniers Beach Park for damage repairs resulting from Hurricane Ivan, to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, Top Notch Construction of Tallahassee, FL in the amount of $84, 542. Further request authorization for the City Manager to amend the contract, in an amount not to exceed 12, 000 for miscellaneous repairs and supplies as needed. If approved, sufficient funds are available from the Disaster Relief Reserve Account. ( Purchasing Director) ( See Backup) ( CM 2004-46). 6. Consideration of acceptance of the 2004 Law Enforcement Block Grant for undercover surveillance equipment and other miscellaneous equipment in a total amount of $8, 881 with the federal grant totaling $ 7, 991 and the City' s share in the amount of $890. Further request authorization for the City Manager to execute the necessary grant agreements. If approved, sufficient funds are available in the Law Enforcement Trust fund for the City' s match. ( Police Chief) S ( ee Backup) (See Additional Materials Folder) ( CM 2005- 17). 7. Consideration of a request to increase the spending cap for the Community Redevelopment Agency Residential Rehabilitation program from $ 25, 000 to $ 30, 000 per house, to reflect the increased costs of inspection, construction and construction materials. All other criteria remain the same. If approved, sufficient funding is available in the CRA Fund. ( CDS Director) ( See backup). Community Redevelopment Agency Board Recommendation: Approval 6-0 ( 3-2-05)  giUt: EMW;, THE FOLLOWING TWO ITEMS ( 8- 9) AMEND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING BUILDINGS AND BUILDING CODE REGULA TIONS AND OCCUPA TIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR TRADESMEN. 8. Consideration of an Ordinance ( 1565) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; relating to building Code Regulations; providing for authority; providing repeal of, in its entirety, Article XIII of Chapter 20, Land Development Code, captioned " Buildings and Building Regulations:"; adopting a new Article XIII, "Buildings and Building Code Regulations:"; providing for severability; providing for conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) ( Second Reading). Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval 5- 0 ( 2/ 3/ 05) (Cohen and Lambert Absent). 9. Consideration of an Ordinance ( 1623) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; providing authority: enacting a new section entitled " Occupational License Requirements for Contractors and Tradesmen:" providing for repeal of conflicting provisions; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. ( CDS Director) (See Backup) ( Second Reading). Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval 5- 0 ( 2/ 3/ 05) ( Cohen and Lambert Absent). . 10. Consideration of an Ordinance ( 1633) authorizing the issuance by the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, of not exceeding $ 11, 000, 000 Utility Revenue System Bonds, Series 2005, to finance the acquisition and construction of certain capital improvements to the system; providing for the payment thereof; providing for the rights of the owners of the 2005 Bonds; making certain other covenants and agreements in connection with the issuance of such 2005 Bonds; and providing an effective date thereof. ( Finance Director) ( See Backup) ( CM 2004- 53) ( First Reading). 1. [ Be~ g.~ JJ.:.~~~,~.~.;' 11. General Public ( on items of City business). 12. Proclamation for Golf Club Staff. (Council Member Campbell) ( See Backup). 13. Consideration of accepting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the City of Fort Walton Beach for the fiscal year that ended September 30, 2004. ( Finance Director) ( See Backup) ( CM 2005- 12). 14. Consideration of a request for site plan approval for the Landmark Center ( 223 Miracle Strip Parkway SE) an 11, 950 square- foot commercial building on the northwest corner of Miracle Strip Parkway SE and Perry Avenue SE, by applicant Choctaw Engineering, Inc for S & V Ventures. CDS Director) ( See Backup) ( QuasiJ-udicial). Community Redevelopment Agency Board Recommendation: Approval 4-2 ( 3-2-05) 15. Consideration of a request for site plan approval for Bayview Condominiums ( 248 Brooks Street SE) a 25 unit residential development consisting of five, five unit residential buildings abutting Choctawhatchee Bay, by applicant Choctaw Engineering, Inc for 248 FWB, LLC. ( CDS Director) See Backup) ( Quasi-Judicial). Community Redevelopment Agency Board Recommendation: Approval 6- 0 (3- 2- 05) 16. Request Council direction on plans by the Florida Department of Transportation to add a traffic light at Beal Parkway and Hughes Street as part of the FDOT Resurfacing Project. (Public Works Director) (See Backup) ( See Additional Materials Folder) ( CD 1998- 23). 17. Consideration of a request to approve the City of Fort Walton Beach Strategic Plan 2005: A City on the move with a blueprint for progress. ( City Manager) ( See Backup) ( CD 2005- 01 ). 18. Mayor/ Council Announcements. 19. City Manager Announcements. Page 2 of 3 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 Voi ( ce). 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 of Fort Walton Beach ) 1 A 1nertca/~ MO;SCBeaut-' t/ ut'B~ PROClAMA TION WHEREAS, the Fort Walton Beach STARS Dance Team began their winning ways at Summer Camp at Louisiana State University; and WHEREAS, those winning ways were continued when the STARS Dance Team attended the 2005 State Cheer and Dance Championships In ~ acksonvllle In ~ anuary, where they won the State Championship In the High School Hip/Hop Division; and WHEREAS, In February, the Dance Team competed In the 2005 United States Dance and Drill Team Championship In New Orleans and won the National Championship In the High School Hip/Hop Division, as well as placing second In the Prop/ Novelty Division and fourth in the ~ azz Division; and WHEREAS, the STARS Dance Team Is composed of 24 talented young ladies under the direction of their sponsor, Charlotte Dry, and credit their success to their experience but most of to their closeness as a team; and WHEREAS, the citizens of the community are pleased to express their appreciation for the fine representation of our area by the Fort Walton Beach High School STARS Dance Team. NO~ THEREFORE, I, Glenda Glover, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby urge the citizens of Fort Walton Beach to join me in congratulating all members of the FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL . STARS. DANCE TEAII* for winning the National Championship. We appreciate your respected ambassadorship to Jacksonvil e and New Orleans. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, to be