Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 08-08-2007 special agenda - budget — reading text

14, 598) Council Insurance Adjustment 13, 286) Reclass Long- Range Planner to Senior Planner 14, 508) Reclass Chief Bldg Inspector to Bldg Inspector 78, 059) Workers Compensation Decrease 117, 635) Property & Casualty Decrease 3, 812 PAWS Contract Renewal Possible Utilities Increase - updating & evaluating year- to- date 20, 000 Housing Authority PILOT moved from CRA Fund 42,785 Interfund Transfer In Decrease - Utilities Fund 4, 555 Interfund Transfer In Decrease - Sanitation Fund 11, 050 Interfund Transfer In Decrease - Golf Fund 576, 110 Subtotal - addt' l information since budget publication 621) City Council expense allowance 20, 000 4th of July Celebration Employee/ Retiree Flu Shots 595,489 Subtotal - changes from 8- 8 Council budget meeting No changes made to General Fund 595,489 Subtotal - changes from 8- 9 Council budget meeting 595, 489 Revised General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance Appropriation 26,085 07- 27- 07 103- LETF Undesignated Fund Balance Appropriation 286) Workers Compensation Decrease 286) Subtotal - addt' l information since budget publication 25, 799 Revised 103- LETF Undesignated Fund Balance Appropriation 07- 27- 07 CRA Fund Undesignated Fund Balance Appropriation 20, 000) Housing Authority PILOT moved to General Fund 53) Workers Compensation Decrease 20, 053 Funds Reprogrammed to Contingencies Subtotal - addt' l information since budget publication Revised CRA Fund Undesignated Fund Balance Appropriation 320, 895 07- 27- 07 Utilities Fund Unrestricted Net Assets Appropriation 2, 832) Workers Compensation Decrease 42, 785) Interfund Transfer Out Decrease - Property & Casualty Decrease 45, 617) Subtotal - addt' l information since budget publication 275, 278 Revised Utilities Fund Unrestricted Net Assets Appropriation 07- 27- 07 Sanitation Fund Unrestricted Net Assets Appropriation 7, 722) Workers Compensation Decrease (Solid Waste Division only) 4, 555) Interfund Transfer Out Decrease - Property & Casualty Decrease 12, 277) Subtotal - addt' l information since budget publication 154, 080 Eliminate Recycling Program Revenue 160, 849) Eliminate Recycling Program Expenses 15, 820 Increase Tipping fees for Recycling Tonnage 9, 051 Subtotal - changes from 8- 9 Council budget meeting 3, 226) Revised Sanitation Fund Unrestricted Net Assets Appropriation 07- 27- 07 Golf Fund Unrestricted Net Assets Appropriation 3, 217) Workers Compensation Decrease 11, 050) Interfund Transfer Out Decrease - Property & Casualty Decrease 14, 267 Funds Reprogrammed to Contingencies Subtotal - addt'1 information since budget publication Revised Golf Fund Unrestricted Net Assets Appropriation U:\ Budget\ Budget 07-G8\ Budget Meeting - August\ Council Changes. xls 8/ 13/ 2007 5;28 PM  TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Strategic Plan................................................................................................ Labor Climate; Business & Military Incentive Programs ............................ 3 3 Workforce and Growth............................................................................ EDC Coordinated Business Assistance Programs................................... 4 The Okaloosa- Crestview Enterprise Zone............................................... 7 State Legislative Business 8 Incentives...................................................... Affordable Workforce 9 Housing.................................................................... 11 Defense Support Initiative.......................................................................... ii$ IiI Roundtable Symposium.............................................................................. 14 Technology Coast Manufacturing & Engineering Network ......................16 Growth Management.................................................................................. 19 Vision 2015............................................................................................ 20 Eglin Installation Growth Committee ................................................... 21 Committee for a Sustainable Emerald 22 Coast......................................... Strategies to Help Diversify the Okaloosa Economy ................................. 19 Website ....................................................................................................... 24 Policy Board................................................................................................26 ij EDC Program Report Fiscal Year 2007 ioii STRATEGIC PLAN The Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County, Florida has prepared a Strategic Plan as a guideline for its future program of work. This plan incorporates aspects of a regional plan ( Florida' s Great Northwest, Inc.) and a State plan ( Enterprise Florida, Inc.) to assure continuality in the EDC' s approach to providing a balanced vision for the future growth and development ofOkaloosa County. The EDC' s vision for Okaloosa County is a comprehensive mission statement: Support a quality community that reflects technology diversification and the development of key industry clusters, while increasing the economic benefit and high quality of life for the people ofOkaloosa County. The EDC' s vision embraces a vibrant and diverse economy for both urban and rural components of the county. The strategy includes: Diversification of Okaloosa County' s economy, supporting multiple industry clusters. Partnering with government to minimize the burden on the local infrastructure while maximizing on the competitive economic strengths that are available throughout the county. Promoting the retention and growth of our military resources. Establishing a stronger investment market though an increased export of wealth producing goods and services. Integrating all available assets, including workforce, education, quality of life and infrastructure into a working model that supports the growth and diversification of our economy. Marketing and promoting quality developments that EDC Program Report 1 Fiscal Year 2007  o ensures competitive growth without sacrificing the continual growth and development of our existing technical base, o provides the development of high wage/ high skill jobs and increases the per capita income for the residents of Okaloosa County, and o minimizes the burden on our existing infrastructure while maintaining the high quality of life that is provided to all citizens of Okaloosa County. This strategy incorporates the EDC' s basic principals of quality growth, retention and expansion of existing industry, and attraction of new industry and entrepreneurship. tM 4 ioi4 EDC Program Report 2 Fiscal Year 2007  LABOR CLIMATE BUSINESS AND MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAMS One of the Economic Development Council' s ( EDC) objectives is to assist existing and new business developments with information and services that allow them to grow and be more profitable through available local, state, and federal business assistance programs. Though not the only function of the EDC, it is certainly one of its more important roles in promoting a strong business climate and a consistently high quality of life. The EDC Board and staff members work together to review and apply business policies that will enhance the life styles of all residence in the Okaloosa County area. Our focus remains as the leading not- for-profit business advocate organization in the county. The companies we assist are indicative of our efforts to support our local military, the business community, and our local governmental bodies in an effort to maintain the highest quality of life possible for each and every citizen in the Okaloosa County area. Workforce and Growth Information Labor Market 2006 - 2007 Data Okaloosa County has consistently maintained one of Florida' s lowest unemployment rates. The average weekly wage is approximately $ 642, which would be equivalent to $ 16. 05 per hour or $ 33, 384 per year. The total civilian