Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 04-25-06‎(regular)‎ — reading text

the golf course does not get more county residents, Council can change it again. The City Manager clarified that only two fees would change because the additional dependent membership is currently proposed at $50. 00, and the motion is to adopt the fee schedule with only these two changes. Morton Lane, 116 Palmetto Avenue, Mary Esther, mentioned the previous quota for county membership and requested membership again be open to the county. The City Manager explained there would be no quota and that anyone in the County can join. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion to adopt Res. 06- 8 with the change in membership fee for County membership at $450. 00 for single and $ 200. 00 for dependent, and it carried by a vote of 6 to 1 with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Pullen, Hartwell and Minich in favor and Tucker opposed. WATER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS BID Request authorization to award RFP 06- 116, Water Transmission System Improvements to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder Hemphill Construction, Inc of Florence, Mississippi in the amount 0 f $2, 723, 645 for the construction 0 f 1 4, 900 linear feet 0 f 1 8- inch ductile iron water transmission main from the new 750, 000- gallon elevated storage tank to the intersection of Seal and Memorial Parkways. Further, authorize the City Manager to approve change orders, up to 20, 000.00, not to exceed an aggregate change order amount of $60, 000. John Hofstad, Utilities Director, explained the project needed to improve the water distribution system and ways in which the construction costs may be reduced that would not substantially affect the ability to move water from the north end to the south end of the City. Mr. Tucker moved to award RFP 06- 116, Water Transmission System Improvements to the- lowest responsive, responsible bidder Hemphill Construction, Inc of Florence, Mississippi in the amount of $2, 723,645 (Base bid of $2, 947, 490 minus Deductive Alternate #1 $ 223, 845. 00) for the construction of 14, 900 linear feet of 18- inch ductile iron water transmission main from the new 750, 000- gallon elevated storage tank to the intersection of Beal Parkway and Memorial Parkway as part of the Series 2005 Utility Revenue Bonds. Further authorize the City Manager to approve change orders, up to $ 20, 000. 00, not to exceed an aggregate change order amount of $60, 000; and to conduct value engineering to reduce the total project cost by evaluating the validity of the unit bid price for each bid item with Hemphill Construction, Inc. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. NWFLC MUNICIPAL OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR Consideration of a nomination or nominations to the Northwest Florida League of Cities Municipal Official of the Year Award. There was no action taken by Council.  4- 11- 06 Regular Council 174 CRA APPOINTMENT term until April Board of Commissioners for a four year Consideration of appointment to the CRA 10, 2010. Mr. Minich nominated Lee Bobo, 38 Memorial Parkway SW. 12 Bayou Woods Court NW. Mr. Hartwell nominated WiI Hugli, Bobo, 38 Memorial Parkway the nomination to appoint Lee The Mayor called for the vote on until April 10, 2010 and it for a four year term SW, to the CRA Board of Commissioners Minich in favor and a vote of 5 to 2 with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker and carried by Pullen and Hartwell opposed. MAVOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS the outside walls of the from Striving for Perfection for painting Mr. Holmes commended the youth as well. would like to do other projects on Saturday restrooms at Gamier' s Park and mentioned they vehicle is ready to go. He stated he is that the City' s emergency response glad issue. for moving forward with the building height Mr. Patterson thanked fellow Councilmen on the McGriff boarding house issue. The City Manager Mr. Campbell requested a status report recommended still on the premises and that the City Attorney reported there are six individuals 12th. She advised the notices will be filed at the eviction notices be served on Wednesday, April and then the property will be will have 72 hours before eviction, County Clerk' s office, the tenants for the removal of the asbestos and that boarded up. She also reported the City awaiting quotes is demolition will move forward when the individuals are off the premises. building s comments on the height issue and expressed his Dr. Pullen wished to echo Mr. Patterson' have a responsibility to serve the citizens. He received confirmation thoughts the County and staff and will have offered vision, dental and AFLAC insurance that part-time employees are now being and Industrial code enforcement and mentioned Hollywood to pay their share. He also discussed matter and was not is still researching the Industrial Street Street. The City Manager reported staff aware of the Hollywood matter, but would look into it. F~ RGROUNDSPROPERTY with from the workshop regarding preliminary negotiations Mr. Hartwell mentioned the discussion the County for a judicial center on the fairgrounds property. with to continue preliminary negotiations Mr. Hartwell moved to direct the City Manager build a judicial center on a determine their requirements to County representatives to as possible. Mr. and report back to Council as soon portion of the fairgrounds property, unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Minich seconded motion and it carried Minich in favor. Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and MAVOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS the City Manager or staff. had an unsatisfactory answer from Mr. Minich commented he has never for the way the McGriff He commended staff on the Affordable Housing Expo held April 1st, and property situation was handled. council and there may The Mayor reported that both high schools are interested in having a youth for the group. to discuss the city and select students be a workshop with them this summer on of Cities asked him to be the representative The Mayor reported that Okaloosa County League will be an active participant 2015 Task Force, and that the City the BRAC Task Force and the Vision in the future planning of the County.  Regular Council 4- 11- 06 175 MAVOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS cont. The Mayor said he will be unavailable to present the wreath at the Memorial Day ceremony and asked if a member of Council would like to represent the City to let him know. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager mentioned the 2015 Task Force and reported that staff will be on the various subcommittees and will act as technical expertise in various subject areas, such as transportation, public safety, etc. FINANCE DIRECTOR POSITION The City Manager wished to know if it is Council's desire to secure the services of a