Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 05-24-05 — reading text

BYRN!;..~ CO(\ lll Council received clarification that the video cameras will be used in all cars and will be used city- I wide, not just in a particular area of the City. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carded unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Har1:w'eGl, and Mh~ich in favor. BOARD/ COMMIITEE UPDATE- GOLF CL_ DVIS08Y BOARD U~' A_ Board/ Committee Update: Golf Club Advisory Board - Billy Mikel, Chairperson This item was pulled from the agenda due to the Chairman being out of town. ES. 05,u08- DESTIN 1;1\ST PASS The Mayor read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, TO REQUEST THAT BE THE PRESIDENT'S BUDGET FOR THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO ALLOW FOR MAINTENANCE DREDGING OF DESTIN EAST PASS ( EAST AMENDED AND PASS) ON A BIENNIAL BASIS AS A MEASURE TO IMPROVE PUBLIC WELFARE AWHATCHEE BAY SAFETY BY ALLOWING PROPER AND SAFE ACCESS BETWEEN CHOCT AND THE GULF OF MEXICO; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. for dredging the East The City Manager advised the federal government does not regularly budget of Destin is asking the City to Pass, and dredging is most often done after a hurricane. The City their resolution to monies in the federal budget for dredging of the East Pass, and request support send it to the Florida legislation. and it carried Mr. Tucker moved to adopt Res. 05- 08. Mr. Minich seconded motion Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, favor. 1pORT S. O!?-09- SU):': OF SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS REVIEW BJ:: The Mayor read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FOF:.T WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION REqUIRING THE PERIODIC REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF ALL SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. motion. Mr. Tucker moved to adopt Res. 05- 09. Mr. Patterson seconded constitutional amendment Council received r:1n explanation that the resolution encourages a which would require over 550, 000 signatures for each process to eliminate exemptions, amendment. with Holmes, The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously in favor. Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich c  11. o 6 "1 5/ 10/ 05 o lW PURCHASE OF SOFTBALL COMPLEX Consideration of a request to direct the City Manager to develop a multi- year purchase agreement c with the United States Agriculture Department - Civision of Forest Service for the purchase of 42. 3 acres of property (currently leased by the City and the Northwest Florida Fair Association), which houses the City' s Softball Complex and picnic areas and the Northwest Florida Fair Association; End further to direct the City Manager to draft a lease agreement with the Northwest Florida Fair Association. The City Manager presented a diagram' of the property and gave some background on the City' s leasing of the property. She advised the acquisition of the property has been part of the City' s future Capital Improvement Program for several years, as the property is vital in continuing the City' s recreational program. New legislation adopted in 2003 has allowad the direct purchase of the property possible from the USDA. She reported the City shares parking spaces with the Northwest Florida Fair Association, which makes up the remaining 30 acres of the parcel. The City' s lease with the Forest Service expires in December of 2005, and the City Manager is seeking direction from Council as to whether efforts should be made to move forward with procuring the property, and to negotiate a lease agreement with the Fair Association. She also discussed the County' s interest in placing a judicial center on the site. However, the current site configuration would require modifications to meet this request. Bull Rigdon, representing the NWF Fair Association, gave a history of the fair, and advised that besides the fair, the grounds are used as a training center by the fire department and the medics, and used extensively for emergency services after events such as Hurricane Ivan. Mr. Rigdon further explained that other events, such as horse and ~ og shows, and other activities take place there throughout the year. Council expressed concern that 30 acres of the 42. 3 acres is used for the fair and is non- revenue for the City. It was noted that 7 1/ 2 acres is parking which the City shares with everyone else. Don Amunds, 485 Shady Ridge, County Commissioner, stated the county is looking at altemative places for different county buildings and structures, and would be willing to partner with the City and the Fair Association. Mr. Tucker moved to authorize the City Managerto develop a sales contract with the USDA- Forestry Service and return to Council with a proposed contract. Mr. Campbell seconded motion it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, nd c:. Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartweil, and Minich in favor. Mr. Holmes moved to authorize the City Manager to work with the Fair Association and T.he County to develop future uses for the parcel. FJ, r. Tucker seconded motion. Discussion included the need to begin the purchase of the property and to work with the Fair Association and the County to see what can be negotiated between the three; if not, to continue working with the Fair Association. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hdrtwell, and Minich in favor. l62 o o 5/ 10/ 05 5QfTBAJ. L COMPLEX ( CQ@ and they are Mr. Rigdon advised the Fair Association owns the buildings housed on the property, willing to work with the City. However, if a contract is not reached between both parties, the Fair c Association has t he a uthority, according toM Rigdon, b! iildings. r. to vacate the property and sell the B..BJ. IEWAl OF CITY ATTO~ NEY CONTR.~~! Consideration of a request by the City Attorney to renew her Agreement for Contract Legal for fees for Services, effective July 1, 2005, in an annual flat fee amount of $78, 500 and providing the miscellaneous costs incurred by the City AttornGY; and further authorize the Mayor to execute agreement. - The City Attorney advised a revised agreement has been done with a change in the method of payment and the invoicing. the City Attorney Mr. Tuck(! r moved to renew the Agreement for Contract Legal Services for for fees and miscellaneous costs in the amount of $78, 500 effective July 1, 2005, to provide d incurr~';! the City Attorney, and to authorize the Mayor to execute by the Agreement. Mr. Minich seconded motion. the future. Discussion included considering having a full- time City Attorney at some time in with the City The City Manager and Council commented on the good working relationship Attorney. with Holmes, The Mayq) f called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously favor. Patterson, Campbell, TuckiGr, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in BEA'JTIFlfATION COMMITTf;ErrREE ,BOARD AP OI.NTMENT Board. Consideration of appointment to the Beautification Committeeffree Deborah Fisher, 602 Pelham ad, Fort Waiton Beach, to the Rt,,; Mr. Tucker moved to t:' 1p oint Mr. Beautification Committeerrree Bi,)ard for an unexpired term until October 24, 2005. d motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, C3mpbeU secom: k:: Tuck,1f, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. AYO~ COU~ CILA~ NOUNCEMENTS at the library. Dr. Pullen also Of. Pullen announced the computer classes starting this Saturday the MPB meeting be suggested that the presentation given by (\iif. Pelham on height lirnitations at his representative to a future viewed by Council, and it was decided to invite Mr. Pelham or meeting. Dr. Pdlen also mentioned an ad that appeared in the Daily News regarding boat slips at Pirates Bay.