Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 09-10-13--regular — reading text

P & I AFM PSIx' Sra,Pp nt Wmk ( I' nY) The City Manager explained that due to the numerous construction activities ongoing concurrently with the Pump Station I project, it is necessary to hire Hatch Mott MacDonald as the engineer of record to manage the construction administration activities. The firm was also hired to complete the final design for the Pump Station 1 renovations and new sanitary sewer system. The City Manager advised that Hatch Mott MacDonald has proposed a not -to- exceed fee of $810,000 to complete all ofthe tasks for the Construction Phase Services. Council was informed that Hatch Mott MacDonald will provide assistance to the County as well, who is sharing in the cost of the project, and that both the City and County will have their own inspectors on the project. Mr. Rigdon moved that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Task Order with Hatch Mott MacDonald LLC of Pensacola, Florida, to provide Construction Phase Services for the Pump Station 1 modifications and new force main constmction projects for a not- to-exceed amount 0( $ 810, 000.@0. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rynearson and carried unanimously_ RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Scat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 3. Set 2013 Legislative Priorities Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and determine the top three legislative issues to submit to the Northwest Florida League of Cities for the 2013 Legislative Session. Over the last couple of years, the City has submitted energy policy, municipal sales tax and pension reform as the priorities. The City Manager requested Council' s direction on their top three legislative issues to submit to the Northwest Florida League of Cities for the 2013 Legislative Session. Consensus of Council was to submit the three priorities that have been submitted the past several years; i. e., energy policy, municipal sales tax and pension reform. 4. Recreation Complex Discussion Synopsis: ( Recreational and Cultural Services Director) c Staffwill discuss the 35% construction estimate provided by Lord & Son, Inc. for the proposed recreation center and athletic complex and request City Council authorization to move forward with the next steps in the project. The City Manager introduced discussion of a proposed Recreational Complex to replace the four aging facilities the City currently operates, including the Hedrick Center, Docie Bass, Chester Pruitt, and the Creative Senior Center, which were all built in the mid- 1970's, along with 17 athletic fields over 8 locations throughout the City. The City Manager noted that Council has continuously expressed its commitment to quality oflife programs, of which recreation is included, and advised that two options are available in order for the City to continue to provide recreation services: 1) maintain the existing facilities and fields, or 2) consolidate the recreation and athletic programs into one new, larger facility. Qy Council ofFor, n6llon Beach Page 6 Packet Pg. 18