Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 02-12-08 regular agenda — reading text

is interested in the issue of homeless veterans, and Mr. Knoll advised he would contact him. Loretta Aiken, who is working with Mr. Knoll, requested that Council contact their organization if they think of a way that the City may be able to provide an avenue to assist them in helping the homeless veterans. Mr. Reeves arrived at 5:35 p. m. UPDATE ON STORMWATER UTILITY STUDY John Hofstad, Utilities Director, advisedthe presentation is a follow -up to Council' s authorization from last summer to study the possibility of implementing a stormwater utility. Mr. Hofstad advised that no action is required from Council at this time; the report and presentation are being provided for information purposes as an update to the Stormwater Utility Study. He concluded that the next step F in the process is having the City's consultant host a series of meetings with citizens and stakeholders I to discuss the merits and benefits of adopting a Stormwater Utility. Mr. Hofstad introduced Michael Bomar, Vice President of Tetra -Tech. Mr. Bomar discussed the process that has taken place from the beginning of the study to where it is now. The initial step to studying the feasibility of a stormwater utility for the City was to develop a preliminary stormwater master plan, review existing reports and budgets, including ongoing and future CIP programs, and develop a prioritization methodology for existing and future projects along with ranking the list. Mr. Bomar advised the second step was to finalize program costs, prepare GIS impervious areas database, revenue development, cash flow analysis, establish framework for mitigation and adjustment policy and commence public workshops. 286 01/ 22/ 08 Council Workshop UPDATE ON STORMWATER UTILITY STUDY (CONT) Mr. Holmes arrived at 5: 50 p. m. Council discussion included the preliminary program prioritization developed by the consultant, that the projects can be shifted or moved and that revisions will occur as a result of Council input to the prioritization of the projects. Mr. Bomar discussed other issues to consider is the City's aging infrastructure maintenance and rehab and replacement; enforcement inspections; management; Total Maximum Daily cleaning; Load (TMDL) compliance; and reporting to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. Council questioned the advantage to the City instituting a stormwater utility if the County institutes one as well. Mr. Bomar responded it would depend on how the service area is determined, and the county could easily put their rate on city residents, in addition to the city's utility. The City Manager advised this discussion has occurred previously with the county, and there was thought of a county- wide stormwater utility and having each city identify projects; however, it has never gone further than thought. The City Manager stated her belief that if the county implemented a stormwater utility it would likely be in the unincorporated areas of the county, and that the county would not likely impose their utility on the City. Mr. Bomar concluded by explaining the monthly Equivalent Residential Unit ( ERU) meant to represent a typical residence, whereby every residential property would pay a fee associated with one ( 1) ERU and. non- residential properties would pay a fee based on increments of ERUs. He explained the differences between single family residential and non -single family residential, city- - - r owned land, vacant land, uncleared land, and road right of ways. Mr. Miller left at 6:25 p. m. Discussion ensued regarding the monthly ERU options for the various land types. The next step in the process, which is where the study is presently, is public awareness and hearings. Mr. Bomar informed this includes conducting stakeholder meetings, prepare /obtain public education materials, publish information, and conduct ordinance adoption public hearings. Mr. Bomar concluded that once public information and stakeholder meetings are completed, Staff will report back to Council and receive direction on whether to proceed with the development of a stormwater utility ordinance. The City Manager advised Council will receive details in the future on each individual project, and that the real issue is to have a master plan for each specific project; to have public discussions on the issue and that the process has begun with this meeting; and additional public meetings and the ordinance adoption process. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK Ive  287 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA JANUARY 22, 2008..-:: INTRODUCTION A regular meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday,. January 22, 2008, at 7: 00 p. m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen: Mike Holmes, Virgil Miller, Dennis Reeves,. Bill Garvie, Dr. Wayne Pullen, Jim Hartwell, and Mike Minich Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Lisa Absher, Finance Director; Toni Craig, City Attorney; Department Directors and Media. CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. He requested anyone who wished to address Council to approach the podium after being recognized, then state his or her name and address for the record. INVOCATION Pastor Charles Sansom, Sr., Family of Faith Church, gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Youth from Family of Faith Church led in the Pledge of Allegiance. STUDENT ACE AWARDS Lindsay Palmer of' Choctawhatchee High School and Amanda Vickery of Fort Walton Beach received the Student ACE Awards from the Mayor. BUSINESS OF EXCELLENCE AWARD Tom and Peggy Rice of Magnolia Grill received a Business of Excellence Award from the Mayor. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Minich moved to approve the agenda as the business of the day. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously. with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich. in favor. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Minich moved to approve the Consent Agenda items. Mr. Reeves seconded motion. Council received, an. explanation on the grant process, and clarification on the purchase of vehicles. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 8, 2008. 1  i i Regular Council 1/ 22/ 08 ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR SAILWATCH CONDOMINIUMS Consideration of a request to accept a Grant of. Easement from George Elliott Mitchell for a portion of sidewalk along the north side of Brooks Street adjacent to the overflow parking lot at Sailwatch Landing Condominiums. BID_08- 108. 2- TON CAB CHASSIS To award Bid 08 -108, Purchase of One 2 -ton Cab Chassis and Container Carrier to the low, responsive, responsible bidder meeting bid specifications, Ingram Equipment Co., of Pelham, AL for the bid amount of $73, 246. WAIVER OF FEES FOR RELAY FOR LIFE GOLF TOURNAMENT Consideration of a request to waive golf fees for Relay for Life Golf Tournament to benefit the American Cancer Society on March 8, 2008. LIBRARY GRANT PROGRAM Consideration of a request to permit the Fort Walton Beach Library to expend the $ 1, 000 funds received in the " Investor Education @Your Library" grant program. AGREEMENT WITH FIREFIGHTERS PENSION BOARD, PENSION PROTECTION ACT 2006 Consideration of a request for authorization for the City Manager to execute the agreement between the City and the Firefighters' Pension Board of Trustees to implement Section 845 of the Pension Protection Act of 2006. REGULAR AGENDA —CHESTER PRUITT PARK MASTER PLAN Consideration of a request to approve the Chester Pruitt Master Plan with immediate implementation of Phase I, including the demolition of dugouts and restrooms. If approved sufficient funding is available in the CRA Fund. Christy Johnson, Principal Planner, reported a presentation will be given by the consultant, who will explain the process that has taken place from the beginning of the project to where the master plan is now. Michael Bomar of Tetra Tech advised a community meeting was held at the park in August where residents were given a survey of the improvements they would like to see most at the park. Each improvement was ranked and the results included walking trails and sidewalks as the most desired improvement, followed by decorative lighting and new restrooms, new playground equipment, and interactive fountain, a public stage, and ballpark improvements. Mr. Bomar informed Phase I of the Master Plan includes the demolition of the existing dugouts and restrooms with construction of a new walking trail and new dugouts, installation of decorative lights and gateway entrances. Discussion included there will be no change in the number of parking spaces at the park after the improvements are completed; that the improvements have been designed in an effort to reduce crime at the park; and that basketball courts were not included due to the fact that existing indoor courts at the Hedrick Center are the primary courts used. Missy. McKim, CDS Director, summarized that the CRA Board recommended approving the implementation of the Chester Pruitt Park Master Plan up to the budgeted amount of $ 100,000; Qom, to rebuild the restrooms concurrent with demolition of the old restroom facility; •and to close the park and all facilities during demolition and construction activities.  s Regular Council 1/ 22/ 08 CHESTER PRUITT PARK MASTER PLAN ( CONT) The CDS Director continued that Staff feels that demolishing the restrooms and dugouts first is. the most cost effective way to move forward with implementation of both Phases I and 11, and recommends approval of the