Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 12-11-12 regular — reading text

r MCLAWA71oN WHEREAS, the State of Florida designated the third Friday in January of each year as "Arbor Day" in the State, a day that recognizes the importance of trees and forest stewardship; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach desires to observe the State of Florida Arbor Day in promoting awareness of the importance of trees in our urban landscape and how they improve our community, provide wildlife habitat, generate oxygen for the air we breathe, beautify the landscape, stabilize soil, and filter pollutants from our groundwater and air; and WHEREAS, such recognition is an opportunity to further enhance the City' s community forestry by planting a tree and promoting arboricultural techniques. 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 the tree planting on Highway 98, known as Miracle Strip Parkway on January 20, 2012, to be in recognition of the STATE OF FLORIDA ARBOR DAY IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 11" day of December, 2012. MAYOR MIKE ANDERSON DM m: 2112 A Page 1 Packet Pg. 7  4. 1 MIKE ANDERSON, MAYOR PsokelPg. B  5. 1 City Council of Fort Walton Beach 0 To: CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM Michael D. Beedie, City Manager From: Carole Jones, Executive Assistant Date: December 11, 2012 Subject: ACE Award - CHS - Malcolm A. Foley ATTACHMENTS: 12 - 11 - 12 ACE - CHS -, Malcolm A Foley ( PDF) SIGNATURE BLOCK: Carole Jones Completed 11/ 27/ 2012 11: 30 AM Carole Jones Completed 11/ 27/ 2012 11: 30 AM City Manager Completed 11/ 30/ 2012 7: 18 AM City Council Pending Packet Pg. 9  City of Fort Walton Beach Student Award for Civic Excellence This certificate is awarded to Malcolm A. Foley Choctawhatchee High School Presented for outstanding student leadership in school, local, state and national government to high school students in the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Mike Anderson Date: 12 - 11 - 12 Mayor City of Fort Walton Beach Attachment 12 -11 - 12 ACE - CHS - Malcolm A Foley ( 2066: ACE Award - CHS - Malcolm A. Foley)  5. 2 City Council of Fort Walton Beach 0 To: CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM Michael D. Beedic, City Manager From: Carole Jones, Executive Assistant Date: December 11, 2012 Subject: ACE Award - FWB - Kevin Patel ATTACHMENTS: 12 - 11 - 12 ACE - FWB - Kevin Patel ( PDF) SIGNATURE BLOCK: Carole Jones Completed 11/ 27/ 2012 11: 34 AM Carole Jones Completed 11/ 27/ 2012 11: 34 AM City Manager Completed 11/ 30/2012 7: 19 AM City Council Pending Packet Pg. 71  City of Fort Walton Beach Student Award for Civic Excellence This certificate is awarded to Kevin Patel Fort Walton Beach High School Presented for outstanding student leadership in school, local, state and national government to high school students in the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Mike Anderson Date 12 - 1112 City of Fort Walton Beach Mayor Attachment: 12 -11 - 12 ACE - FWB - Kevin Patel ( 206]: ACE Award - FWB - Kevin Patel)  s. t City Council of Fort Walton Beach 0 To: CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM Michael D. Beedie, City Manager From: Carole Jones, Executive Assistant Date: December 11, 2012 Subject: Presentation by the Downtown Merchants' Association SIGNATURE BLOCK: Carole Jones Completed 11/ 15/ 2012 11: 22 AM Carole Jones Completed 11/ 15/ 2012 11: 22 AM City Manager Completed 11/ 30/ 2012 7: 19 AM City Council Pending Packat.Pg: i3:.  F- 6.27 City Council of Fort Walton Beach 0 To: CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM Michael D. Beedic, City Manager From: Carole Jones, Executive Assistant Date: December 11, 2012 Subject: 2012 Christmas Parade Winners 1. BACKGROUND: 1. 1. The 2012 City Christmas Parade was held on Monday, December 3, 2012 and consisted of 94 participants / floats. 2. DISCUSSION: 2. 1. Each year, three judges evaluate each participant / Float using three criteria in order to determine winners in five ( 5) categories. The judging criteria include theme, originality, and decorations. 2.2. For the 2012 City of Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade, the winners are as follows: 2. 2. 1. Best Service Entry —American Cancer Society 2. 2.2. Best Youth Organization Entry —Kenwood Elementary School 2. 2. 3. Best Marching Entry —Meigs Middle School Band 2. 2. 4. Best Commercial Business Entry —A. C. Moore # 123 2. 2. 5. Best Religious Entry —New Life Deliverance Temple Church 2. 3. Staff would like to thank all of the participants in this year' s Christmas Parade and look forward to next year' s event! 3. RECOMMENDATION: 3. L This item is to allow the Mayor and City Council to recognize the winners of the five categories for entrants in the 2012 City of Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade. SIGNATURE BLOCK: Carole Jones Completed 12/ 04/ 2012 3: 23 PM Carole Jones Completed 12/ 04/ 20123: 24 PM City Manager Completed 12/ 05/ 2012 1: 51 PM CityCouneil Pending Packet Pg. 74 J I! f J I W, I/ r  City of Fort Walton Beach ' x America' s Most Beautiful Beaches 1 107 Miracle Stop Parkway, SW * Fort Walton Beach, Ft 32548n1. 850) 833 -9510 * Fax ( 850) 833 -9640 * av www. fwb.ore Mike Anderson Mayor fivbmayor@i) vb,org December 11, 2012 To Buddy the Elf (Alias Michael Wright Reynolds) On behalf ofthe City ofFort Walton Beach City Council members, City Staffand all residents of our wonderful City, I am honored as Mayor to share this letter of appreciation for your service during our recent Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Although Buddy may consider himself a cotton -headed ninnymoggins, we know that you Mr. Wright Reynolds are a human who was actually raised by elves. Thus your overwhelming community spirit which you share at community events such as the tree lighting and the annual Billy Bowlegs Festival, is appreciated by all in attendance. As Mayor I encounter many residents who serve our City, yet it's just nice to meet another human that shares my affinity for elfculture. Having heard your stage performances many times thru the years, it doesn' t surprise me to note that you follow Buddy' s exuberances when he says the best way to spread Christmas Cheer, is singing loudfor all to hear. This year' s visit by Buddy and his reading of the classic ` Twas the Night Before Christmas ", as well as the announcements and introductions of the acts proved another Buddyism that you emulate: Ijust like to smile, smiling's myfavorite. Thanks, Michael Wright Reynolds, for helping our Parks and Recreation Department and all Citizens begin their holiday season, with sharing great holidayjoy during the annual Tree Lighting ceremony. Once again, on behalf of the City of Fort Walton Beach, we thank you and wish you, your wife Marcia, and your entire family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Sincerely, Mike Anderson Mayor  City Council of Fort Walton Beach 0 To: CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM Michael D. Beedie, City Manager From: Carole Jones, Executive Assistant Date: December 11, 2012 Subject: Economic Development Council ATTACHMENTS: EDC FY 12 Accomplishments ( PDF) EDC Objectives Chart ( PDF) EDC F W B Project Update Dce 2012 ( PDF) SIGNATURE BLOCK: Carole Jones Completed 11/ 19/ 2012 10: 54 AM Carole Jones Completed 11/ 19/ 2012 10: 54 AM City Manager Completed 12/ 04/ 2012 2: 29 PM City Council Pending Packet Pg. 15  ai 84,3 •• " rite; 21 employees "' Industry Recruitment, Retention and Expansion Fund Grant Program c Millions of IRREF funds secured for new and expanding companies w Enhanced County and Municipal Collaboration Brownfield Revitalization Promotion c Downtown CRA Development and Support Enterprise Zone Promotion w Z Streamlining Regulatory Processes Incentive Options Workshops E Incubator Development Education Demographic & Statistical Information Provided c Federal Funding Opportunities Assistance c Established Membership Retention and Expansion Committee