Okaloosa County BOCC — January 30, 2013 — reading text

Jeff Littrell SUBJECT: Fort Bend Services, Specialized Polymers DEPARTMENT: Water and Sewer BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: OCWS staff requests direction from the BCC for possible approval of a contract renewal with Fort Bend Services, Inc. for the purchase of a specialized polymer (FBS C1282) used in the sludge thickening and dewatering process at the Arbennie Pritchett Water Reclamation Facility (APRWF). This would be the first renewal of three for contract C12- 1935-WS. The BCC tabled a previous request made by OCWS staff at the meeting on May 21, 2013 and directed OCWS staff to contact Fort Bend Services, Inc and request a 5% reduction in the contract unit price of $1.25 per pound in return for exercising the first of three annual renewals stipulated in the contract. BACKGROUND: OCWS uses polymer FBS C1282 for sludge thickening and dewatering at the APWRF. OCWS and Fort Bend Services entered into contract for the purchase of polymer FBS C1282 in January of 2012. The OCWS department has completed the "Contract/Lease Renewal Form" and the "Contract/Lease Internal Coordination Sheet" has been completed. Due to the annual value of the contract (approximately $275,000.00), we are requesting Board authorization for the first of three annual renewals. At the last regular meeting on May 21, 2013, the BCC tabled this request and directed staff to contact Fort Bend Services and request a 5% reduction of the contract unit price of FBS C1282 polymer in return for exercising the first of three annual renewals stipulated in the contract. Efforts have been made by OCWS staff to contact persons Fort Bend Services, Inc. with the proper authority to make changes in the contract price. These efforts are ongoing, but had not been completed by the May 29 deadline to submit agenda requests for the June 4, 2013 BCC meeting. OCWS staff expects to have made contact with and received a reply to their price reduction request before the June 4 BCC meeting. Staff will report the response from Fort Bend Services to the BCC and request approval to renew the contract and/or receive further direction from the BCC on how to proceed. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends direction from the BCC for approval of a Contract Renewal with Fort Bend Services for the purchase of a specialized polymer or to receive further direction, based on the response from Fort Bend Services to the request for a price reduction. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: June 4, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Elliot Kampert SUBJECT: UWF Haas Center - TIF Revenue Projection Follow Up DEPARTMENT: Growth Management BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Dr Rod Lewis to present the BCC with follow up discussion of revenue projections regarding proposal to establish a Tax Increment Financing District in northern Okaloosa County to fund infrastructure. BACKGROUND: During its meeting of May 21, 2013 the Board of County Commissioners received a presentation regarding the possibility of establishing a tax increment financing district to fund infrastructure, particularly roads. Unfortunately, the director of the University of West Florida's Haas Center (the lead researcher for developing the projected revenues was unable to attend), and so the Board agreed to allow a follow up presentation. The attached Excel spreadsheet provides the Haas Center's estimates of revenues that would be generated if the TIF district were to be established. Dr. Rod Lewis of the Haas Center will review these projections and answer any questions from the Board. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Board receive the follow up presentation and provide direction to staff based on the Board's consideration of the matter. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: June 4, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Rick Owen SUBJECT: RESTORE Act Committee Nominees DEPARTMENT: County Administrator BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Request the Board consider for RESTORE Act Committee from "Environmental" and "Tourism" categories as well as citizens "at large". BACKGROUND: Through adoption of County Resolution 13-47 at the Board of County Commissioners' meeting on March 5, 2013, the Board agreed to establish an advisory committee to assist in determining projects that qualify for RESTORE Act funding and therefore would serve the public interest. The composition of this committee was included in the Resolution. At the BCC meeting held on May 7, 2013, in the County Courthouse in Crestview, the Board approved appointment of the following individuals from the associated entities: Okaloosa League of Cities North (Crestview) - Thomas Gordon Okaloosa League of Cities South (Destin) - Sam Seevers Charter Boat Association and Fishermen’s Cooperative - Gary Jarvis Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce - Dr. Jack Azzaretto Niceville-Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce - Dr. David Goetsch Okaloosa County School Board - Cindy Frakes The staff has also collected names and applications from the following individuals for the remaining Committee seats and requests Board consideration. EDC - Kay Rasmussen Tourism - Martin Owen Environmental - Rebecca Sherry (16 letters of recommendation available upon request), Steve Shippee, Paul Foster, Ross Hamilton, Steve Czonstka (request letter attached/application pending). Citizen At Large (x2) - Jonathan Tallman (5 letters of recommendation available upon request), Rebecca Sherry (also selected “at large” on application), Ross Hamilton (also selected “at large” on application), Kelly Murphy-Reed and James Breitenfeld (recommended by EDC), Ken Hair, Elaine Tucker, Chris Sehman RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends consideration and further direction on listed nominees. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator May 28, 2013 Chairman Don Amunds Board of County Commissioners 1804 Lewis Turner Boulevard Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Re: EDC RESTORE Act Advisory Committee Dear Commissioner Amunds: In response to your March 25 letter, the Economic Development Council’s Executive Committee and Business Leadership Council voted unanimously on May 16 to designate Kay Rasmussen as the EDC’s representative on the Board of County Commissioners RESTORE Act Advisory Committee. During this same process, three members-at-large candidates were also identified for your consideration and are fully endorsed by the Economic Development Council: Mr. Jim Breitenfeld, Ms. Pamela Dana, and Mrs. Kelly Murphy-Redd. The EDC is honored to be a partner in the county’s mission to responsively oversee plan development and execution of funds related to the RESTORE Act for long-term beneficial projects for the betterment of Okaloosa County. Kay will be submitting her respective application to your attention. If any additional information is needed, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, James Heald FY13 Chairman P.O. Box 4097, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549 850-362-6467 www.florida-edc.org  Application for Membership on Okaloosa RESTORE Advisory Committee Name ____________________________________________________________________ Ross E. Hamilton Address ___________________________________________________________________ 414 Pelham Road Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Resident of Okaloosa County at least 3 years: ___ Yes ___No ( ___ City ___ Unincorporated) Position(s) applying for: __ Environmental __ League of Cities __Business (Chamber) __ Economic/Jobs (EDC) __ Education __Fishing/Seafood __Tourism A. Education (Degrees, Schools, Continuing Education, etc.): (May include in Resume) _________________________________________________________________________ Master of Science (1968) Northeast Louisiana State university emphasis Ichthyology _________________________________________________________________________ Bachelor of Science (1966) William Carey College emphasis Marine Biology _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ B. Work Experience in the Position Applied For: (May attach resume if desired) _________________________________________________________________________ Professor of Biology Northwest Florida State College (OWJC,OWCC,OWC) since fall 1968 _________________________________________________________________________ Associate Director Collegiate High School 2003-2005 _________________________________________________________________________ Executive Director of the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance 2002-2003 _________________________________________________________________________ Chair of Science NWFSC 1993-2002 _________________________________________________________________________ Coordinator of Dual Enrollment and High School Relations 1990-1993 _________________________________________________________________________ Realtor/Real Estate Instructor 1980-1990 _________________________________________________________________________ General Contractor Hammar Inc. 1973-1980 _________________________________________________________________________ See included Vita for more complete listing _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ C. List Three Professional References in the Position Applied For with contact info: 1._______________________________________________________________________ Bill McCartney billmccartney22@yahoo.com 2._______________________________________________________________________ Dennis Peters dpeters@gsrcorp.com 3._______________________________________________________________________ Richard Griswold rgriswold@dwuinc.com Page 1 D. Professional Affiliations and Positions Held (Groups, Societies, Boards, etc.): _________________________________________________________________________ Phi Delta Kappa (educational society) _________________________________________________________________________ Advisory Board of CBA 1996-Present _________________________________________________________________________ Association of Florida Community Colleges lifetime member _________________________________________________________________________ Chairman Walton Wetlands work group 2002 (developed wetland protection for Walton County) _________________________________________________________________________ Sustainable Emerald Coast Committee ended 2007(developed guidelines for comprehensive Plans in the region) _________________________________________________________________________ See Vita and nomination for the Majorie Carr Award for