Fort Walton Beach Resolution — US EPA - Brownfield - 25 Miracle Strip Parkway — reading text

Approval of Minutes Approval of Minutes of Special and Regular Council Meetings of October 11, 2011. 2. Sole Source Purchase Award sole source purchase of a spare 34hp Flygt pump for Pump Station No. 2 to Jim House & Associates, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $24,000. 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 10. RESOLUTIONS — 1 20 srownfields ition A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING A BROWNFIELD AREA IN THE CITY AT 25 MIRACLE STRIP PARKWAY Sw, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 0.67 ACRES, FOR PURPOSES OF ENVIRONMENTAL SITE REHABILITATION AND ECONOMIC REDEVELOPMENT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Stella Jones, City Planner, advised the resolution is the first step in the process to designate the property located at 25 Miracle Strip Parkway a Brownfield area in accordance with Florida Statutes. Once the property is designated, the City will enter into an agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection that will return the property to a marketable use. City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 2 Printed 11/1/2011 Regular Meeting : Minutes October 25, 2011 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rynearson ABSENT: Bull Rigdon 2. 2011-34 Accepts Brooks Landing Grant A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR BROOKS LANDING WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Stella Jones, City Planner, informed the proposed project is located directly under Brooks Bridge and includes shoreline restoration/stabilization, improvements to the existing Alconese Avenue pier, and the addition of landscaping, lighting, and signage. Council discussion included the fact that these improvements will ensure the project encourages a family-friendly atmosphere. The vote on the motion to adopt Res. 2011-34 carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 SECONDER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rynearson ABSENT: Bull Rigdon 3. 2011-35 Boating Improvement Funding A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING FROM OKALOOSA COUNTY FOR GARNIERS BEACH PARK RESTROOM RENOVATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PROJECT AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Jeff Peters, Recreational/Cultural Services Director, explained the grant provides funding toward a much needed replacement of restroom facilities at Garniers Beach at an estimated cost of $38,000.00. The vote on the motion to adopt Res. 3011-35 carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 AYES: . Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rynearson ABSENT: Bull Rigdon City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 3 Printed 11/1/2011 City of Fort Walton Beachioy 23 2011 America's Most Beautiful Beaches 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (850) 833-9500 * Fax (850) 833-9640 TDD (850) 833-9925 ee Helen Spencer November 17, 2011 City Clerk Tel 850-833-9509 hspencer@fwb.org West Florida Regional Planning Council Terry A. Joseph - Executive Director 4081 E. Olive Road, Suite A Pensacola, FL 32514 Dear Terry: Enclosed is a certified copy of Resolution 2011-36 that allows the City Council to accept funding in an amount of $215,000 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency through the WFRPC for a brownfield cleanup project located at 25 Miracle Strip Parkway. Also enclosed is the Subgrant Agreement for the brownfield cleanup program. Please sign and return a copy for our files. We will expect to receive funds in the above amount for this project. Thank you and call me if you need additional information. Sincerely, Mn Helen Spencer City Clerk City of Fort Walton Beach 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548