Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 02-12-13--regular — reading text

OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS, AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) At the direction of Council, this Resolution has been prepared to be forwarded to the Governor, Florida Legislature and the Florida League of Cities. The City Manager informed that at the last meeting Council directed Staff to draft a resolution supporting Police Officer and Firefighter Pension Reform in the 2014 Legislative Session, The City Manager continued that Staff reviewed the short and long version templates provided by the Florida League of Cities and determined the short version was appropriate for the City. IDahon Beach Page ] - ek.: 4"  8. 1 Minutes January 22, 2013 Regular Meeting Resolution 2013 -5 has been drafted and if adopted will be sent to the Governor, the Florida Legislature, and the Florida League of Cities. Dr. gossom moved to adopt Res. 2013 -5. Mr. Rynearson seconded motion and it carried I RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson ORDINANCES -- FIRST READING o There were no ordinances for first reading. zWQ)a z ORDINANCES -- SECOND READING Wz There were no ordinances for second reading. o APPOINTMENTS Appointment to Fill Council Seat 3 Vacancy Synopsis: ( City Manager) City Council shall appoint one of the two nominees to fill the vacancy for City Council Seat 3. The two nominees are Mr. Michael Holmes and Mr. John Mead. The appointment will run through March 31, 2013. k LA( I INIEN I5: chp, crS, aiou JH fPUC1 Nomionlion lnt1+- 1laLncs IVDI') Nominabon Lola - Mead INDII 12 - 11 - 12 CC Minnlcv ( PIA 01 - 08- 1] cc Mlnuvs ( 11Dl9 The City Manager advised the two candidates for Seat 3, Michael Holmes and John Mead, will be appointed by a majority vote by the Council and will be sworn in at the conclusion of tonight's meeting, with their fast official meeting on February 12. The appointment will be to fill the Seat 3 vacancy until March 31, 2013. During the election of March 12, 2013, an individual will be elected to Seat 3 for a two year term beginning April 1, 2013 through March 3 3015. Mr. Rigdon discussed the City Charter relating to vacancies and appointments by the City Council. The Mayor asked if the two nominees would like to speak. Michael Holmes thanked the Council for the nomination and support and would work for the best of the City. NnSe 8 Co, Council of For! Wnllon Beach 1' 9•  8J Regular Meeting Minutes January 22. 2013 John Mead stated that both nominees are running for Seat 3 in the upcoming election and expressed concern that the person appointed this evening could be seen as being endorsed by the Council. Mr. Mead was informed this concern was addressed at the last meeting and Council was advised by the City Attorney that there is no legal barrier and the appointment is the decision of Council. Mr. Mead also stated he was honored to be considered for the vacancy and if appointed will serve to the best of his abilities. 2. Motion to Mike Holmes Vote C ON] MEN 'I S - ( torrent \ laving: The Mayor asked for the vote on the appointment of Michael I lolmes with Dr, gossom, Mr. Rigdon, and Mr. Rynearson in favor. RESULT: DEFEATED [ 3 TO 01 AYES: Joyce gossom, Bull Rigdon, Dick Rynearson ABSTAIN: Bobby Griggs, Trey Goodwin, Bobby Nabors 3. Motion to John Mead Vote CO) 11tEN IS - Current Meeting: The Mayor asked for the vote on the appointment of Mr. Mead with Mr. Griggs, Dr. gossom, Mr. Goodwin, and Mr. Nabors in favor. The Mayor announced John Mead as the appointee to Seat 3. RESULT: ADOPTED [ 4 TO 01 AYES: Bobby Griggs, joyce gossom, Trey Goodwin, Bobby Nabors ABSTAIN: Bull Rigdon, Dick Rynearson '.... ACTION- DIRECTION- DISCUSSION CITY MANAGER REPORTS Request for CRA Board Meeting Synopsis: ( City Manager) The City Manager respectfully requests the scheduling of a CRA Board Meeting to discuss a revised interlocal agreement for the Sound Side development as requested by HUD and to appoint CRA Officers for 2013. A suggested date would be Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 5: 00 pm. The City Manager requested a meeting of the CRA Board on February 12 at 5 pm to discuss the Interlocal Agreement for Soundside. Officers will be elected at that time as well. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS Page Ciry C,,.,, d . f Fort WY W, Beach  8. 1 Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2013 The Mayor thanked Mayor Pro Tem Rynearson for conducting the January 8 Council meeting. The Mayor stated that the Florida Great Northwest is encouraging more jobs in manufacturing, and that he attended a transportation symposium. Th Mayor informed he received a request from the new CEO of Fort Walton Beach Medical Center for the facility to become a trauma center and that a letter from all municipalities is being requested. The Mayor stated that unless there were any objections from Council, he would sign the letter on behalf of the City. The Mayor also announced the Okaloosa County League of Cities ( OCLOC) will have two cities a represented in the RESTORE Advisory Committee and asked for a representative if the City is ° z selected as one of the cities. Mr. Nabors stated he has worked on the RESTORE Act and is wQ) interested and would like to serve as the City representative. Consensus was for Mr. Nabors to r serve as the City representative in the RESTORE Advisory Committee if the City is chosen. of zzOi Charlene Greenwald, Jet Drive, stated her opposition to an elected official being appointed to the RESTORE Advisory Committee. The Mayor informed Ms. Greenwald that the appointment is at the request of the OCLOC. The Mayor also announced the City of Crestview will be holding a Government in the Sunshine Seminar on March 8. ADJOURNMENT: 8: 27 pm CiryCo , d ofFort IVWI, n Beach Vag' 10  s. 2 AMk City Council of Fort Walton Beach ENGINEERING & UTILITY SERVICES MEMORANDUM To: Michael D. Beedie, City Manager From: Tim Bolduc, Engineering and Utilities Services Director Date: February 12, 2013 Subject: Award of CPA Nuisance Abatement Grant- 126 MSP SE 1. BACKGROUND: 1. 1. On December 11, 2012, Mr. Jerry Embler, property owner, submitted a sufficient CRA Nuisance Abatement grant application for demolition of an existing building located within the CRA at 126 Miracle Strip Parkway SE. 1. 2. As required by the Nuisance Abatement Program Guidelines, the applicant submitted three quotes for the demolition work, the lowest of which was $ 26, 995. 00. 1. 3. In accordance with the grant manual, requests for funding in excess of $20, 000 require City Council approval. 2. DISCUSSION: 2. 1. Staff has reviewed the submitted application for program eligibility and consistency with the adopted CRA Plan. The request meets the eligibility requirements of the program. The property has been found in violation of City codes and is in a state of disrepair. The most appropriate nuisance abatement action for the property is complete demolition of the building. 2. 2. The request is consistent with the 2012 CRA Plan. The overall goal of the CRA is to eliminate slum and blight using strategies that promote reinvestment. Objective 1. 2 of the CRA Plan discusses the need and desire to remove dilapidated buildings in order to allow for more constructive land uses leading to increased property values. 3. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: 3. 1. In accordance with the CRA Nuisance Abatement Grant Manual, the applicant is eligible for reimbursement in an amount up to $ 26, 995. 00 once all work has been completed and inspected by City staff and proof of payment for the work has been submitted. 3. 2. In the FY 2012 -13 CRA budget, a total of $36, 000 is allocated towards the Nuisance Abatement Program, of which $ 34, 200 is currently available. All funds through this program are awarded based on eligibility and on a " first come, first serve basis." 4. 4. 1. Staff respectfully recommends City Council approval of the CRA Nuisance Abatement Page 1 of 2 1^ PackeE , 18 ,  8. 2 Grant request for 126 Miracle Strip Parkway SE in a not -to- exceed amount of 26, 995. 00. ATTACHMENTS: Nuisance Abatement