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

Legislature. ( City Manager) ( See Backup) 23. Consideration of Resolution ( 08 -26) of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, certifying that the City meets the Fiscal Hardship Criteria of Section 218. 075 F. S. and therefore qualifies for a reduction or waiver of permit processing fees for the Department of Environmental Protection ( DEP) and /or Northwest Florida Water Management District. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup) 24. Consideration of appointments to the Board of Adjustment. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) 25. Consideration of appointment to the Code Enforcement Board. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup) 26. Consideration of appointments to the Fort Walton Beach Waterfront Committee. City Clerk) ( See Backup) 27. Other City Business for discussion purposes. 28. Mayor /Council Announcements 29. City Manager Announcements ADJOURN Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (FS286.0105) The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call City Clerk Helen Spencer at 850 -833 -9509 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired dial the City Hall TDD # 850 -833 -9925 or 1- 800 -955 -8771 ( TDD) or 1- 800 -955 -8770 ( Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to allow the City time to provide requested service.  City of Fort Walton Beach ' 9 ffr euI rAl0,aAC,w fuC0ex0,a PROCLAW.AT- TON WHEREAS, the Fort Walton Beach City Council seeks to recognize and honor the sacrifice and dedication of the men and women of our country's military; and WHEREAS, the Workforce Boards that serve the 16 counties that comprise the regional economic development organization known as Florida' s Great Northwest have joined together to address the needs of the region' s military related labor component; and WHEREAS, on February 1, 2006 the U. S. Secretary Of Labor announced the Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development ( WIRED), an initiative to empower certain geographic regions to implement ground- breaking strategies that will result in their workforce investment system becoming a key component of the area' s economic development strategy; and WHEREAS, the WIRED Northwest Florida has awarded a grant to Opportunity Florida, to market the website, MyFloridaMilitary.com to give employers a free site to post available employment opportunities and also is free to qualified individuals to utilize the services provided by the site; and WHEREAS, it is acknowledged that retaining and recruiting a skilled and disciplined labor force will enhance the economic diversity and better allow established businesses to grow and prosper, while simultaneously appealing to other businesses located outside the region a desire to relocate to the northwest Florida region; and WHEREAS, the Fort Walton Beach City Council recognizes that continued economic growth will enhance the quality of life for all citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, proclaim that the City of Fort Walton Beach will use the website MYFLORIDAMILITARY. COM for posting job opportunities of the City of Fort Walton Beach and to provide veterans' preference in accordance with Florida Laws to military- related persons whose resumes are posted on MyFloridaMilitary.com; that the City of Fort Walton Beach encourages all businesses doing business with the City to do likewise. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and cause the Seal of the City of Fort 12th Walton Beach to be affixed this day of August 2008. 6L L e , MIKE ANDERSON, MAYOR  City of Fort Walton Beach Y MmIrre'smrtRINutrYur01= 01eff VY TROCLA9VATI05V WHEREAS, there are 31, 000 veterans residing in Okaloosa County; and WHEREAS, nearly 300 of those veterans are chronically homeless and between one and eight percent of those veterans are incarcerated in Okaloosa County jails at any given time; and WHEREAS, many of those combat -era veterans need benefit counseling, post- traumatic stress disorder counseling, sexual trauma counseling, substance abuse counseling, marital counseling or a variety of other types of mental health counseling; and WHEREAS, a Veterans Center would provide a place for combat -era veterans to receive needed counseling, would provide a permanent address for receiving benefits and would provide an easily accessible source for solutions to the many issues experienced by the veterans population; and WHEREAS, the Veterans Center program was established by Congress in 1979 and funding has been allocated in the 2009 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, I Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby urge the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the entire Congressional Delegation to support the establishment of a Veterans Center in Okaloosa County, Florida in Fiscal year 2009. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the 12th Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this day of August 2008. 41e ' 44z MAYOR MIKE ANDERSON  City of Fort Walton Beach Y zROCLA5WATI05V WHEREAS, Hubert Martin " Many" McLean served the City of Fort Walton Beach well, since March 31". 1976 first as an Auxiliary Officer, as a Patrol Officer and as a Sergeant. WHEREAS, the performance of his duties and responsibilities were always marked by his tenacity, dedication, hard work, and dependability. He has made numerous contributions to the City through his long hours of dedicated work; and WHEREAS, during his 31 years of employment with the City he has experienced a number of milestones with the Police Department, adapting easily and cheerfully during a period of great technological development and change. His steadfast presence during his tenure with the Police Department has maintained many special relationship with the citizens of our great City; and WHEREAS, his leadership and attention to detail has helped many young " rookies" become the fine officers that they are today; and WHEREAS, Hubert Martin " Marty" McLean retired from the City effective July 25, 2008 and it has been said that he will devote his retirement years to ministering to law enforcement officers, their children and the members of our community in general. NOW, THEREFORE, I Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach do wish to state publicly that Hubert Martin " Marty" McLean will be missed both professionally and personally, and I hereby extend our best wishes to HUBERT MARTIN "'MARTY" MCLEAN IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of 12t' Fort Walton. Beach to be affixed this day of August 2008. Mike Anderson, Mayor  117 IW I L l 9  l 1 Ppr y ITI H f o x . 9y T l 1 o y c MEOW Q O O O N 0- 1 0 y 14 N b s1 r C c ^. G: z n co O O O A c CD J 1 CD te O Z $ A O C v M• O W s N 0 O O 0 o0 o s s yl s co. ' b y 54 lot o GQ o s b r y On H O ZL co  CITY COUNCIL MEETING Auaust 12. 2008 Approval of Agenda No Backup) Council