Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 04-26-05 — reading text

arrived at 6: 45 p. m. and/ or state funding for the acquisition. The There was a brief discussion on the availability of grants November and the City would have to enter into a City. Manager noted that the appraisal is good until contract with the Forest Services between now and November 5th. for acquisition of the property. There-was consensus of Council to develop a funding methodology CRA Focus in residential areas? The City Manager briefly Should redevelopment efforts continue to be focused from the County because of the CRA designation reviewed the additional Ad Valorem proceeds received that is used to address conditions of deterioration in residential and commercial areas; that as a result of efforts to eradicate blight and improve the strategic planning sessions, the CRA has refocused if it is Council' s desire to continue to focus on infrastructure in residential areas; and wished to know residential areas. Projects, the desire was During some discussion on the CRA' s five year major Capital Improvement used for for underground utilities on Eglin Parkway be expressed that the $ 1. 1 million budgeted said in the past they are not interested in moving forward neighborhood improvements, that Council has house on can be used to purchase the boarding with the tree replacement on US 98; whether CRA funds focus on the residential areas. McGriff to alleviate the drug problem; and that Council wants strong a at to focus on the residential areas and to look There was consensus of Council that the CRA continue these priorities to the CRA Board. the purchase of the McGriff property; and for staff to relay Stormwater Utilitv reviewed the financial and technical services Should a stormwater utility be created? The City Manager and the issues that would need to be evaluated; needed to undertake a stormwater management study be that the stormwater management costs could 40, 000 proposed in the 05-06 budget for the study; the $ to the know if there was consensus of Council engage offset impact and/or user fees; and wished to by services of a consultant. of a consultant to evaluate a stormwater utility There was consensus of Council to engage the services as part of the FY 05-06 budget.  4- 19-05 144 Police Take- Home Vehicles offered? The City Manager reviewed the current policy Should a shared take- home vehicle program be to have a within a 20 mile radius of the police department that allows non- uniformed officers who live about in hiring interviews and non- shared take- home vehicle; that take-home vehicles is often inquired and take-home vehicle program; the cost of the program; often cited in exit interviews; the benefits of a miles of vehicle policy to patrol officers living within 20 recommended the City offer a shared take-home the police department. for that the take- home vehicle policy should be Chris Gibson, 249 Brooks Street, expressed her opinion limits of Fort Walton Beach. police offices that live within the City in the FY 05-06 a shared take- home vehicle policy There was consensus of Council to incorporate budgetfor officers living within 20 miles of the police station. patrol RaDid Resoonse Vehicle of a rapid response vehicle? The City Manager Should ALS be expanded to phase III - purchase and Truck 6 to respond to all calls, the maintenance reviewed the increase in call volume, the use of to non- fire calls the purpose of a rapid response vehicle to respond repair costs over the last eight years, that would be required; the to limit wear and tear on Truck 6, the additional EMT/ Paramedic personnel a millage costs, that program expansion could require estimated first year costs and recurring annual costs, and rate increase or implementation of a fire assessment fee to fund additional the additional vehicle funding options considered. RaDid ReaDonse Vehicle cant initiative be need to continue to evaluate and that the The City Manager offered that staff would the City continue the in the 06-07 budget, and recommended that postponed this year and reconsidered for program expansion. ALS program at status quo until funding is available for the cost; in the Beach Bits if they would be willing to pay There was discussion on asking the citizens that would be needed for the ALS. the cost to replace Truck 6, and the level of staffing have to mentioned when the truck is out of service they Anthony Brady, Fort Walton Beach Firefighter, rely upon another vehicle as a backup engine. with the ALS expansion to phase III - purchase of a There was consensus of Council to move forward 06 rapidresponse vehicle in the FY 05- budget. see a into the budget and in addition, Council may The City Manager stated this item will be incorporated costs. fire assessment fee to help off-set some of the WraD-UD excellent presentation of the information. Council thanked the City Manager and staff for the there for boat trailers. The City Manager mentioned Some discussion was held on the parking situation the City has approached TDC for funds to add a parking is a grant application in next year's budget and boat trailer parking. lot on the east side of Liza Jackson Park for additional Transit may approach Council to request The Mayor mentioned that Mr. Morris with the Okaloosa County the congestion and parking problems. money to the Okaloosa County Transit to help relieve support rains, Head Start flooded and the building now Dr. Pullen mentioned that as a result of the recent heavy It was pointed be pulled out of the building and replaced. stinks, and they have asked if the carpet could out that the County needs to address that problem.  4- 19-05 145 Wrap- Up conI. The City Manager mentioned that the Water and Sewer Bonds were sold today at 4. 59% and the Mayor will sign the Bond Purchase Agreement tomorrow. The City Manager mentioned that the Accreditation Award for the Police Department will take place in Jacksonville on June 29th and asked if anyone is interested in attending, to let the City Clerk know. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p. m. APPROVED: MAVOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK  CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 26, 2005 Consent Agenda Ratification of Right-of-Entry Agreement with FOOT - 61 Ferry Road Council Action 1st 2nd Vote: CA- 2 Agenda Item Number: