Okaloosa County BOCC — October 7, 2014 — reading text

the Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, do hereby proclaim that October 20, 2014, is the celebration of the West Florida Regional Planning Council 50th Anniversary in Okaloosa County and recognizes its contributions in advancing the regional agenda. DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 2014. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTEST: _________________________________ CHARLES K. WINDES, Jr. CHAIRMAN ___________________________ DON W. HOWARD CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Packet Pg. 112  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: October 7, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Rick Owen SUBJECT: Manufacturing Month Proclamation DEPARTMENT: County Administrator BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Staff requests approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Proclamation establishing October 2014 as "Florida Manufacturing Month" in Okaloosa County. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Board approval of Proclamation request from the Economic Development Council to designate October 2014 as "Florida Manufacturing Month" in Okaloosa County. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator Packet Pg. 113  PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, recognizing October, 2014 as Florida Manufacturing Month is an effective way to highlight the importance of the manufacturing in our nation's economy and to draw attention to the many rewarding, high-skilled manufacturing jobs; as well as supporting and celebrating Florida’s manufacturers and school programs that prepare our future workforce; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County (EDC) and the EDC’s TeCMEN (Technology Coast Manufacturing & Engineering Network) support the growth of manufactur- ing and manufacturing jobs throughout the County; and WHEREAS, the Northwest Florida Manufacturers Council, Manufacturing Association of Flor- ida, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence, and National Association of Manu- facturers support manufacturing and manufacturing careers regionally, statewide and nationally; and WHEREAS, coordination for student tours associated with Florida Manufacturing Month is being led by the Northwest Florida Manufacturers Council to raise awareness of young adults about the high-skill, high-wage careers available in Northwest Florida in the manufacturing industry; and WHEREAS, manufacturing is a cornerstone of our local, state and national economies is a key driver in the Northwest Florida regional economy, providing 14,370 direct jobs that generate $763 million in total wages with average wages per worker of $53,111; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners commends and supports this important cause and organizations involved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Oka- loosa County, Florida, does hereby proclaim the month of October, 2014 as “FLORIDA MANUFACTURING MONTH” in Okaloosa County and urges all citizens to join in recognizing the value of our manufacturers and the importance they serve in our county, region, state and the nation. DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 2014. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTEST: _________________________________ CHARLES K. WINDES, JR. CHAIRMAN ___________________________ DON W. HOWARD CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Packet Pg. 114 From: Nathan Sparks To: Rick Owen Cc: Caroline McCoy Subject: Proclamation Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014 12:30:18 PM Attachments: image001.png image002.png Manufacturing Month Proclamation-Okaloosa (2014).doc Rick, Last year, the Board of County Commissioners approved a Resolution recognizing October 4, 2014 as “Florida Manufacturing Day”. This year, the powers that be have decided to honor manufacturing for the entire month of October. As a result, the leadership of the Northwest Florida Manufacturers Council is seeking Resolutions / Proclamations to this effect from County Commissions across the region. The attached Proclamation has been prepared for the Commission’s consideration. Can you advise on what, if anything, I need to do beyond this for this item to be placed on the next meeting agenda? Nathan Sparks, CEcD Executive Director Economic Development Council Okaloosa County, Florida 850-362-6467 * 850-585-0883 (cell) * mailto:nathan@florida-edc.org * http://www.florida-edc.org The EDC is a 501(c)(6) non-profit private-public partnership organization. The content of this e-mail and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the named recipient(s) only. Any economic development project related content of this e-mail is to remain confidential pursuant to Florida Statute Section 288.075. Packet Pg. 115  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: October 7, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Rick Owen SUBJECT: Red Ribbon Week Proclamation DEPARTMENT: County Administrator BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Staff requests approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a Proclamation establishing October 23-31, 2014 as "Red Ribbon Week" in Okaloosa County. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Board approval of Proclamation request to designate October 23-31, 2014 as "Red Ribbon Week" in Okaloosa County. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator Packet Pg. 116  PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, communities across America have been plagued by problems associated with illicit drug use and those that traffic in them; and WHEREAS, there is hope in winning the war on drugs through education and drug demand re- duction , coupled with the hard work and determination of organizations such as the Young Marines; and WHEREAS, governments and community leaders know that citizen support is one of the most effective tools in the effort to reduce the use of illicit drugs in our communities; and WHEREAS, the Emerald Coast Young Marines focus on teaching youth to live a drug-free life- style and teaching ideals such as leadership, teamwork and discipline. Emerald Coast Young Marines pledge to be drug free, promote a Drug Free lifestyle and sponsor national Red Ribbon Week activities giving individuals in the Emerald Coast the opportunity to wear a red ribbon signifying their opposition to illegal drug use; and WHEREAS, the red ribbon has been chosen as a symbol commemorating Enrique “Kiki” Cama- rena, a Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent who was murdered in the line of duty, and repre- sents the belief that one person can make a difference; and WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Week Campaign was established by Congress to encourage drug- free lifestyle, drug prevention and reduction efforts which will be celebrated in communities across Amer- ica the week of October 23-31, 2014. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Oka- loosa County, Florida, does hereby proclaim that October 23-31, 2014 as “RED RIBBON WEEK” in Okaloosa County and recognizes the Emerald Coast Young Marines commitment to living a drug-free life and participation in Red Ribbon Week. DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 2014. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTEST: _________________________________ CHARLES K. WINDES, JR. CHAIRMAN ___________________________ DON W. HOWARD CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Packet Pg. 117 From: Mary Carson To: Rick Owen; Roland Sims Subject: FW: Emerald Coast Young Marines and Red Ribbon Week Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 10:10:15 AM Attachments: PROCLAMATION TO RECOGNIZE RED RIBBON WEEK.docx Thank you, Mary L. Carson MARY L. CARSON Executive Assistant II Board of County Commissioners Office 302 North Wilson Street, Suite 302 Crestview, FL 32536 Phone: 850.689.5030 Fax: 850.689.5025 mcarson@co.okaloosa.fl.us Facebook & Twitter: http://www.co.okaloosa.fl.us/cc_social_media.html YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/CountyOkaloosaTV “Please note: Due to Florida's very broad public records laws, most written communications to or from County employees regarding County business are public records, available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, this written e-mail communication, including your e-mail address, may be subject to public disclosure.” -----Original Message----- From: Mary Carson Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 8:28 AM To: Rick Owen Cc: Wayne Harris Subject: FW: Emerald Coast Young Marines and Red Ribbon Week Rick Commissioner Harris requests the attached proclamation be added to the next agenda. Thank you, Mary L. Carson MARY L. CARSON Executive Assistant II Board of County Commissioners Office 302 North Wilson Street, Suite 302 Crestview, FL 32536 Phone: 850.689.5030 Fax: 850.689.5025 mcarson@co.okaloosa.fl.us Packet Pg. 118 Facebook & Twitter: http://www.co.okaloosa.fl.us/cc_social_media.html YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/CountyOkaloosaTV “Please note: Due to Florida's very broad public records laws, most written communications to or from County employees regarding County business are public records, available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, this written e-mail communication, including your e-mail address, may be subject to public disclosure.” -----Original Message----- From: Wayne Harris Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 8:21 AM To: Mary Carson Subject: FW: Emerald Coast Young Marines and Red Ribbon Week Sorry about that. ________________________________________ From: The Cluff Family [cluffstuff@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 5:55 PM To: Wayne Harris Subject: Emerald Coast Young Marines and Red Ribbon Week Commissioner Harris: We are