Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 06-30-05 — reading text

EARLY OUT RETIREMENT INCENTIVE FOR EMPLOYEES WHO REACH AGE 52 WITH TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Patterson moved to adopt Ord. 1640 on second reading. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. PUBIC HEARING—ORD. 1641, POLICE OFFICERS’ RETIREMENT FUND The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE POLICE OFFICERS’ RETIREMENT FUND; CREATING A NEW SECTION 17-47.3 TO PROVIDE AN EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE FOR EMPLOYEES WITH TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS OF SERVICE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Hartwell moved to adopt Ord. 1641 on second reading. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. The City Manager was informed that due to a typographical error, Ord. 1641 would have to be readvertised and brought back to Council for second reading on June 30. (The City Clerk determined Ord. 1641 was properly advertised; however, the City Attorney continued ordinance to the Council meeting of June 30, 2005, for final vote on second reading). 189 190 6-14-05 PUBLIC HEARING—ORD. 1643, SALE OF PROPERTY AT 301 OHIO PLACE NE The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF EXCESS REAL PROPERTY SITUATED AT 301 OHIO PLACE NE; PROVIDING AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE AND CONVEYANCE OF THE PROPERTY TO SAND PINE REAL PROPERTY LLC; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CLOSING BY THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Campbell moved to adopt Ord. 1643 on first reading. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. PUBIC HEARING—ORD. 1644, HOSPITALIZATION FOR MAYOR/COUNCIL The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH FLORIDA SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTIONS 27-4, HOSPITALIZATION FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO MAKE LANGUAGE CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT MEDICAL, DENTAL AND LIFE INSURANCE PLANS OFFERED BY THE CITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Patterson moved to adopt Ord. 1644 on first reading. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. PUBLIC HEARING—ORD. 1645, GROWER’S CERTIFICATE REQUIRED The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH FLORIDA REPEALING SECTION 22-1, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED GROWER’S CERTIFICATE REQUIRED ON TRUCKS OWNED BY PRODUCER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Campbell moved to adopt Ord. 1645 on first reading. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Hoimes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. PUBLIC HEARING—ORD. 1646, ESTABLISH FIREFIGHTERS/POLICE FUND BOARD The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH FLORIDA ESTABLISHING THE FIREFIGHTERS’ RETIREMENT FUND BOARD AND THE POLICE OFFICERS’ RETIREMENT FUND BOARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES; RATIFYING THE CURRENT MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. 6-14-05 ORD. 1646 (CONT) Mr. Holmes moved to adopt Ord. 1646 on first reading. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. PUBLIC HEARING—ORD. 1647, PROCEDURE FOR PROCESSING PROPERTY The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH FLORIDA REPEALING SECTION 2- 267, PROCEDURE FOR PROCESSING CITY PROPERTY, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH FLORIDA; ADOPTING A NEW SECTION ENTITLED PROCESSING CITY PROPERTY WHICH ENABLES THE FINANCE DIRECTOR AND CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR PROCESSING CITY PROPERTY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Minich moved to adopt Ord. 1647 on first reading. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. PUBLIC HEARING—ORD. 1648, TRAILERS AND TRAILER COURTS The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH FLORIDA REPEALING ARTICLE XI OF CHAPTER 20 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED TRAILERS AND TRAILER COURTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Minich moved to adopt Ord. 1648 on first reading. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. PUBLIC HEARING—ORD. 1649, OBSOLETE SECTIONS OF CODE The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH FLORIDA REPEALING OBSOLETE SECTIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND COMMITTEE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Campbell moved to adopt Ord. 1649 on first reading. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. — GENERAL PUBLIC Mr. Minich took a few moments to give a brief review on Roberts Rules of Order. BOARD/COMMITTEE UPDATE—GOLF CLUB ADVISORY COMMITTEE Billy Mikel, Chairman of the Golf Club Advisory Committee, discussed the Committee’s recommendations that Council will discuss at their budget meetings in August. 191 192 6-14-05 COMMITTEE UPDATE (CONT) Council commended the Committee and Staff for the smooth operation and maintenance of the golf course, and received clarification that as of now, the Committee is meeting on a monthly basis. PRESENTATION BY MERRILL LYNCH AND ALLIANCE BERNSTEIN A presentation of the Quarterly Investment Fund Performance of the General Employees Pension Fund for the quarter ending March 31, 2005, was given by asset manager Jason Brandt of AllianceBernstein and pension asset consultant Larry Cole of Merrill Lynch. There was no action taken by Council. DIRECT SALE AGREEMENT—FAIRGROUNDS PROPERTY Consideration of a direct sale agreement with the United States of America, acting by and through the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, for the purchase of a tract of land with improvements, described as Tract A-943 (Okaloosa County Fairgrounds) and Tract A-944 (City Ball Park), totaling 42.57 acres more or less, located in Okaloosa County at the approved appraised value of four million dollars ($4,000,000) as outlined in the backup report. If approved, staff will develop a financing planning utilizing bond proceeds and/or fund balance. The City Manager explained a contract for the purchase of the fairgrounds property is before Council for the cost of $4,000,000, according to the appraisal set by the US Forest Service. She advised the City is talking with the Florida League of Cities (FLOC) about a possible 10-year financing plan for the property at a rate of 3.87%. The City Manager further advised that funds are set aside in the fund balance, of which a portion could be used, and that if it was Council's desire, a combination of cash and financing could be used for the purchase. She informed if Council authorizes the agreement, a survey of the property will have to be done at the City’s expense. Kyle Jones, Lands Program Manager with the US Forest Service, thanked the City for their patience in working with the government, and stated with the finalization of this sale, the public will be served. Mr. Jones advised the Forest Service is looking forward to working to expedite the transferring of title of the property to the City. In response to the question of whether there would be any stipulations or restrictions on what the City can do with the property, Mr. Jones explained as a result of a letter from Eglin concerning future use restrictions on the property, there are two restrictions. One restriction is a structure height limitation of 50 feet and the other restriction is to require the approval of the Eglin Spectrum Management Office on the installation and/or use of any electromagnetic radiation devices. He said other than that, once the City takes title they are free and clear to do what they wish with the property. Mr. Jones confirmed he would provide to the City a copy of the letter from the Eglin Encroachment Committee that addressed those restrictions. Mr. Tucker moved to authorize the Mayor to execute, as soon as possible, the necessary documents to acquire the property described as Tract A-943 (Okaloosa County Fairgrounds) and Tract A-944 (City Ball Park), totaling 42.57 acres, more or less, located in Okaloosa County, at the approved appraised value of four million dollars ($4,000,000) from the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Mr. Campbell seconded motion. Discussion ensued regarding the financing, and the City Manager clarified a variety of options are available for funding the purchase of the property, which will be presented to Council in August. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. 6-14-05 FINAL PLAT APPROVAL—KIM’S TOWNHOMES, 20 A & B PARK CIRCLE SE Consideration of final plat approval for Kim’s Townhome Subdivision, located at 20 A&B Park Circle SE. The proposal is a replat of one platted lot into two (2) platted lots for the purposes of transference of ownership made by owner K&J of the Emerald Coast, LLC. The City Attorney swore in the applicant and noted the CDS Director was sworn in previously. The Staff Report was entered and accepted into the record. Dr. Pullen moved to approve the final plat for Kim’s Townhome Subdivision, located at 20 A&B Park Circle SE. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. RFP 05-118, ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WASTEWATER PLANT IMPROVEMENTS To award RFP 05-118 Engineering Services for Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements to Brown and Caidwell the top ranked firm based upon qualifications and experience. Further request authorization for the City Manager to execute an engineering and design services contract in an amount not to exceed $840,700. The City Manager advised that representatives from Brown and Caldwell were present to answer any questions Council might have. She explained that five proposals were evaluated by Public Works and Engineering Staff on skills and ability, according to State Statute, and Brown and Caldwell was ranked first. Mr. Tucker moved to award professional engineering services for wastewater treatment plant improvements to the top ranked firm, Brown and Caldwell of