Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 10-25-2006 ‎(special)‎ — reading text

characteristics, occupancy requiring a more stringent uniform firesafety standard for levels, means of egress, special hazard protection, smoke sprinl.der systems, the State Fire Marshal shall be the final barriers, interior finish, and fire protection systems or administrative interpreting authority and the State Fire equipment and occupancy features necessary to minimize Marshal's interpretation regarding the uniform firesafety danger to life ITom fire. smoke, fumes, or panic. In standards shaH be considered final agency action. considering these factors, the department shall develop 2)( a) With respect to the uniform firesafety standards, the minimum standards which are reasonably prudent with respect to protecting life. safety, and property. department shall develop uniform statewide standards which are reasonably prudent with respect to protecting life. safety, History.--s. 5, ch. 87- 287; s. 2, ch. 90-359; s. 29, ch. 93- 150; and property and which take into consideration the s. 2, ch. 93- 276; s. 44, ch. 95- 210; s. 7. ch. 95- 379; s. 4, ch. characteristics of the people utilizing the subject buildings and 99- 179; s. 3, ch. 2002- 287; s. 1392, ch. 2003- 261. structures and other hazards associated with the subject buildings and structures throughout the state. b) A local authority may not require more stringent uniform fuesafety standards with respect to buildings or structures subject to such standards except as provided in paragraph ( c). A local authority may, on a case- by- case basis. in order to meet special situations arising ITom historic, geographic, or unusual conditions, with respect to a building or structure which is subject to the uniform firesafety standards, authorize equivalent alternative standards for such building or structure; however, the alternative requirements shall not result in a level of protection to life, safety, or property less stringent than the applicable uniform firesafety standards. All such local authorities shaH enforce, within their firesafety jurisdiction, the uniform firesafety standards for those buildings specified in paragraph (1)( b) and the minimum firesafety standards adopted pursuant to s. 394.879. c) A local authority may require more stringent uniform firesafety standards for sprinkler systems in buildings specified in paragraph (b), for which the construction contract is let after January 1, 1994, if the following conditions are met: 1. The local authority has adopted, by ordinance, a fire service facilities and operation plan that outlines goals and objectives for related equipment, personnel, and capital improvement needs of the local authority for the next 5 years. 2. The local authority has adopted, by ordinance, a provision requiring proportionate reductions in, or rebate or waivers of, impact or other fees or assessments levied on buildings that are built or  Joint Workshop October 9, 2006 A Joint Workshop with the City of Fort Walton Beach to discuss the Fairgrounds property as a site option for a proposed Annex Extension was called to order at 6: 00 p. m. at the Creative Seniors Center on Memorial Parkway in Fort Walton Beach. Members of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners present for the workshop were Sherry S. Campbell, Chairman; Don Amunds, Vice Chairman; Bill Roberts; Elaine Tucker; and James Campbell. Also present were Don Howard, Clerk of Circuit Court; Gary Stanford, Finance Director, Clerk' s Office; John Dowd, County Attorney; James Curry, County Administrator; and members of the press. The workshop was chaired by Fort Walton Beach Mayor Mike Anderson. Members present representing the Fort Walton Beach City Council were Mike Holmes, Bill Patterson, Bob Campbell, Jim Tucker, Wayne Pullen, Jim Hartwell, and Mike Minich. Also present were Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; and Toni Craig, City Attorney. NOTE: While this was workshop for the County Commissioners, a it was a special called meeting for the Fort Walton Beach City Council. Mayor Anderson stated the purpose of this workshop is to determine the county' s interest in the Fairgrounds property at 1950 Lewis Turner Boulevard as a possible site for the proposed Courthouse Annex Extension. Commission Chairman Campbell stated the county does have more than one site to consider at this point. She noted options include construction on the Okaloosa Walton College parcel off Hurlburt Road and renovation of the current Shalimar Annex. Chairman Campbell stressed that time is of the essence, noting the county has been working on this proposal for many years. She advised that not only are construction prices increasing dramatically but a law suit has been filed regarding handicap inaccessibility at the Shalimar Annex. Chairman Campbell pointed out the cost for correcting stormwater issues on the OWC parcel have been released. She advised the county needs to know what parcels/ acreage is being offered to the county and what the price is for the property. Chairman Campbell said the minutes of the City Council' s meeting indicated a motion was made to sell the land to the county for October 9, 2006 - 1- Minute Book 56, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners  200, 000 per acre. She questions about the asked appraisal of the property and how the selling price was derived. Councilman Tucker stated that he looked at the highest price of the parcel which was $ 127, 000 per acre. He said the ci ty has always lost money but he wants the city to make a profit understanding full well that everyone in the county will have to pay for that." Councilman Tucker repeated that he wants the City of Fort Walton Beach to make a profit. Upon inquiry by Chairman Campbell, Mayor Anderson replied that nothing ( on the appraisal) was $ 200, 000 per acre. He asked Councilman Tucker, " You just picked a number?" Councilman Tucker responded that he thought it was fair. Councilman Bob Campbell said he feels the $ 200, 000 per acre price is too high. He felt this important was an decision for both city and county. the Councilman Campbell said he does not want the city to lose money but he would like to see the judicial center located in Fort Walton Beach. The Fairgrounds contains 35 acres. Commissioner Roberts asked if there will be any discussion on what portion of the Fairgrounds will be available to the county. Mayor Anderson answered that four alternatives ( A- I, A- 2, A- 3, and A- 4) were proposed by HLM Design. Councilman Hartwell stated he does not know how much acreage the county will require and that will be an important factor in the city' s decision. He advised that Parcel # 3 contains 7. 32 acres. Mr. Curry stated that the acreage will depend on the exact location but the facility and parking will require approximately 15 acres. Councilman Pullen stated that he favors A- 3 which would allow the city to keep the ball fields intact. He said one consideration is a j oint parking facility. Councilman Pullen asked how much acreage is just for the needed facility. A brief discussion ensued regarding joint use of a parking lot. Councilman Minich said he favors a solution which will allow the Fairgrounds to stay on the property. He suggested joint of use the parking lot with the city retaining ownership of the parking. Councilman Minich supported