Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 03-24-05 — reading text

street resurfaced I for commercial and residential properties. 1,421 linear feet of sidewalk installed I f ~ . 624 linear feet of storm drain repaired Parks and Recreation Awarded a $ 141,400 grant from the Florida Recreation and The medians maintenance program includes 4, 040 hours Development Assistance Program to develop two athletic of FDOT contract maintenance and 4; 770 hours of City fields for soccer and baseball. right- of-way maintenance for mowing, and planting, and litter removal. tree/bush trimming I Completed improvements to the Fort Walton Landing, including restrooms, playground equipment, landscaping, sidewalks, lighting, picnic tables, and bus benches. Utilities - Water & Sewer The City continued to upgrade its water system during I the year to ensure the best water quality for Fort Walton Beach residents. . 1, 024 million gallons of water produced I 519 water samples analyzed 1 , 186 million gallons of sewage treated _ _ _ 28 475 laboratory tests performed -~- I 3, 177 linear feet of water line replaced 150 meters/ registers replaced i 1 , 858 linear feet of sewer line replaced 253, 142 linear feet of sewer main cleaned I Maintained 81 neighborhood and facility parks on 480 acres As part of the Water Quality Initiative, the septice tanks of developed and undeveloped land. along Bay Drive were removed. I Community Development Services Sanitation An amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan was adopted to incorporate comments received at meetings The City collected 10, 158 tons of garbage, 5, 933 tons of yard waste, 11, 570 tons of 1. 1) I of the City' s 13 neighborhoods. ~ commercial garbage, and 428 tons of recycling. PJ Staff continued to serve the public by _ completing nearly 2, 300 building inspections and issuing Golf Golfers played 55, 526 rounds at the Pines course and I permits for $ 16M in construction value. 37,815 rounds at the Oaks course. I 8 m  MAJOR OBJECTIVES FOR FY %004-05 General Govemment Public Works Perform 1 , 096 vehicle and equipment inspections to keep Replace the citywide computer operating sys. e to improve processing speed and enhance . City fleet in optimum operating condition. efficiency of daily operations. 1111 -- Resurface roadways for safe travel and replace storm Continue to schedule and sponsor community events such drains to protect property from storm water runoff. L. as Kids' Day, Friday Night Flicks, Billy Bowlegs, and other Replace 17, 620 linear feet of streets a festivals and events. Install 2, 750 linear feet of sidewalk Replace 720 linear feet of storm drain Public Safety 9,900 hours of ROW maintenance The Police Department will complete the accreditation process and appoint Utilities - Water & Sewer r- an " accreditation manager." As detailed in the CIP Budget, the Water Well and Tank Maintenance Programs, Water Line Replacement Program, Continue walking patrol in downtown area. Sewer Lining/ Rehab/ Grouting Program, Sewer Line i Replacement Program, and Storm Drainage Program are i. Parks & Recreation ongoing programs to ensure safe potable water and Complete construction of Sound Property development, sanitary services for residents. r- including bulkhead restoration, 175' pier, 675' boardwalk, J wetland preservation, lighting, picnic area and amenities. Replace 3, 400 linear feet of water line, 1 , 305 linear feet of sewer line, and 50 main/service lines. Renovate Briarwood Park, resurface Mooney Road tennis courts, renovate fitness room at Hedrick Center, replace City staff will continue implementing the 6- point approach ramps at BMX/Skateboard facility, and install pet stations adopted by Council to address deteriorating water quality along the Ferry Park exercise trail. conditions. Septic tanks along Bay Drive were removed and an Environmental Specialist hired. In FY 2004- 05 two i. Create an area in the library for teens and additional pump- out stations will be installed to eliminate otential sources of ollution in Choctawhatchee Ba . young adults to include furniture, literature f-:; displays, and promotional posters. L. Relocate the Camp Walton Schoolhouse and Garnier' s Post Office to the site of the Indian Temple Mound Museum and Temple Mound. Continue implementation of L. Museum Strategic Plan. Community Development Services Develop a Water's Edge Master Plan to address Vision Plan goals to maintain views of Choctawhatchee Bay and Santa Rosa Sound while providing public access to water- related activities. . Sanitation The City collects residential curbside garbage tR.z. Rehabilitate houses with a federal Housing twice per week and yard waste weekly. It is J and Urban Development block grant, CRA funds, and anticipated that 10, 200 tons of residential garbage, 6, 100 tons of yard waste, and 11 ,500 tons of commercial waste high school student programs. will be collected next year. i 0 ., Community Redevelopment Agency.. Focus on revitalization through the Beal Parkway .,~- The City provides weekly residential curbside recycling tons will be collected. Implementation Plan, identifying strategies for land use, housing, commercial revitalization and infrastructure. i- collection. It is anticipated 450