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

CITY MANAGER REPORTS Sound Side Development Update Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) Staff will provide a monthly update on the status of the Sound Side Affordable Housing Development. Cm C0I, a 1 fFan Wndon beach Page 7 Packsk,, , 42 Regular Meeting Minutes August 27, 2013 The City Manager advised that five structures have gone vertical and the project is about 20 complete, with the clubhouse opening soon. He advised the project is ' looking good' and encouraged everyone to drive by the development to see its progress. Landmark Center Development Update Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) Staff and /or the Landmark Center Developer will provide a monthly update on the status of the development. Ken Wright of the Landmark Center updated Council on the status of the development of the Landmark and presented a powerpoint of the project. The City Manager stated Staff has met with Mr. Wright and they are making progress and noted R there is a deadline the end of October to apply for the building permit. an City Public Access GIS Program Update Synopsis: ( City Manager) a°Na Staff will present information about the City' s new Public Access GIS program, which includes c GIS Web Maps ( http: / g / is. fwb.ot*g and a Parks & Recreation Finder Map htto:// eis. fwb .oru /ParksFinder /default. htm). The City Manager announced Phase 111 of the GIS program whereby residents and visitors can view the City' s GIS information on line, including zoning, land use, and a new feature that discusses the City' s parks. The City Manager announced the first public hearing on the budget on Wednesday, September 4 at 5: 30 pm and invited anyone from the public to call or write him and he will discuss it to ensure the proper information is given. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS Dr. gossom advised the Continuum of Care was the recipient of a $ 250, 000 job training grant; announced the Veteran' s Standown on September 27 at 7: 30 am at the First Presbyterian Church; and publicly thanked Kohl' s Department Store for providing cakes and ice cream for birthday parties for children in the shelter. She thanked two CRA patrol officers for allowing her to tag along with them during their patrol. Mr. Mead was advised by developers that the City staff did a good job of walking them through the process of the Alconese project and that they would be glad to work with staff again. Mr. Goodwin noted the City has been reduced to two voting members on the TPO and thanked the City Manager for his efforts. He also urged anyone to address to Council at anytime and that he appreciated the comments earlier by Mr. Corcoran and Mr. Rigdon. Cin Council at For, Wilson Beach Page 8  s.ts Regular Meeting Minutes August 27, 2013 Mr. Rigdon announced the upcoming fair on October 7. Mr. Rigdon stated he received two calls today on the budget regarding a letter sent out by Mr. Goodwin; Mr. Rigdon stated he does not agree with his name being placed in a letter and urged citizens to review the budget. Mr. Rynearson stated he is excited about the upcoming dog park and the employee picnic and golf outing were enjoyable, and he appreciated the comments made earlier by Mr. Corcoran and hopes his words will be given serious consideration to whom they may apply. i The Mayor advised he met with the new county administrator and the meeting was productive; ° n attended the Florida League of Cities Conference which included a presentation on homelessness; and Governor Scott spoke at the conference and recognized Okaloosa County as m having the greatest job growth in the state. He also advised he got a call from the Mayor from 2c Yuma Arizona regarding the F -35 and noise. ADJOURNMENT: 7: 57 pm Clq Cowcil ofFart Walron Beach age 9 PeCK6t Pg. 44  8.2.;..: City Council of Fort Walton Beach 0 To: ENGINEERING & UTILITY SERVICES MEMORANDUM Michael D. Beedie, City Manager From: Tim Bolduc, Engineering and Utilities Services Director Date: September 10, 2013 Subject: Approval of SHIP Annual Reports for FY 10 - 11, 11- 12, 12- 13 1. BACKGROUND: 1. 1. The State Housing Initiatives Partnership ( SHIP) is administered by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to provide funds to local governments as an incentive to create partnerships that produce and preserve affordable homeownership. L2. The City of Fort Walton Beach has an Interlocal Agreement with Okaloosa County for administration of the SHIP program within the City. Okaloosa County contracts with the Okaloosa Community Development Corporation to manage the program. 2. DISCUSSION: 2. 1. On September 11, 2012, the City Council approved the SHIP Annual Reports for FY 2009 -10 and FY 2010 -11, the Regulatory Certification, and Annual Report Certification for the State. 2.2. On August 28, 2013, the City received a request from the Okaloosa Community Development Council ( OCDC) to approve the Annual Reports for FY 2010 -11 through FY 2012 -13. 3. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: 3. 1. All of the financial aspects of the SHIP program are administered through the Okaloosa Community Development Corporation. There is no direct financial impact to the City. 4. 4. 1. Staff respectfully recommends City Council approval of the Annual Reports for FY 2010 -11 & FY 2012 -13 for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership ( SHIP) Program and authorization for the Mayor to execute the required documents. ATTACHMENTS SHIP Annual Reports PDF) SIGNATURE BLOCK: Stella Jones Completed 09/ 04/ 2013 1: 19 PM Tim Bolduc Completed 09/ 05/ 2013 2: 02 PM City Manager Completed 09/ 05/ 2013 2: 35 PM City Council Pending Page 1 of 1  CL- ZL ' ZL- LL' LL- OL Ad jol spodaa lenuuV dlHSio lenorddV: OLSZ) spodaa lenuuV dlHS: Luawy3el3V w y r m a y OI ALOOSA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION x AGENDA REQUEST m a TO: The Honorable Mayor, City Council Members of the City of Fort Walton Beach Florida FROM: Jim Robbins Executive Director DATE: August 28, 2013 SUBJECT: Approval of amended closeout year 10 /11 Close out, and 11/ 12 and 12/ 13 Interim SHIP Annual Reports and 10 /11 and 11/ 12 Regulatory Certifications DEPARTMENT: Okaloosa Community Development Corporation DISTRICT: STATEMENT OF ISSUE: To continue to participate in the State Housing Incentives Partnership ( SHIP) program, the County must approve the SHIP Annual reports and the Chairman must also sign regulatory certification for the SHIP program. BACKGROUND: Part VII of Chapter 420 of the Florida Statutes creates the State Housing Incentives Partnership ( SHIP) program which provides funds for the provision of affordable housing. Since 1993, the Okaloosa Community Development Corporation ( CDC) has served as the County' s SHIP Program Administrator. As part of this function, the CDC must provide various reports and certifications to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. The attached annual report must be approved by the Board, and the regulatory certification signed by the Chairman so that the Okaloosa CDC can forward them Okaloosa County who in turn submits them to the Housing Finance Corporation. RECOMMENDATION: The Okaloosa Community Development Corporation requests that the City Council approve the SHIP Annual Report and Certifications. RECOMMENDED BY: i ob ecutive Dir for F 99ti] 119117: 191 Mayor, Fort Walton Beach, Florida Attachments: 10/ 11 SHIP Annual Report and Regulatory Certification 11! 12 SHIP Annual Interim Report and Regulatory Certification 12/ 13 SHIP Interim Report  l-U' Zl- tl' LL- ol), jjolsytodea lenuuvdlHSlo lenouddtl: olSZ) syodaa 1enuutldlHS: 1uawyaeUV a SHIP AR02 -1 a Y m CERTIFICATION dr u For Implementation of Regulatory Reform Activities Required by S. H. I. P. On behalf of Okaloosa County , I hereby certify that the