Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 06-08-2010 Regular — reading text

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IfIf youyou havehave anyany questions questions onon thethe above,above, pleaseplease callcall thethe CityCity Clerk,Clerk, HelenHelen Spencer,Spencer, atat 833833 - - 95099509 oror thethe CityCity HallHall TDDTDD # # 833833 - - 99259925 INFORMATIONINFORMATION BELOWBELOW FOR:FOR: USEUSE ONLYONLY BYBY THETHE CITYCITY AppointedAppointed to:to: DateDate ofof originaloriginal appointment:appointment: LengthLength ofof Term-,Term-, Date(Date( s)s) re-re- appointed:appointed: 9696  Dotiola.s A. ?'il <_ e t+` 41 Minicle St-rip Parkway SW, ;Suite 1500 l02`l ' s ltoll B lCh, " 1, 2548' may 12' 2010 Helen Spencer Cite Clerk City,of Fort Walton Beach Helen, Please accept this letter as fori-nal notice of my intent to resign as a member of the Economic Advisory Group of the City of Fort Walton Beach, effective ire meciiately.. r4: 1-iank you :for your assistance in this matter. Respectfiilly, Douglas A. Pike COPIES TO MAYOR, CO NCIL & AP Lei Eli OFF 3 (, J DATE 97  RESOLUTION 2009-43 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING THE ECONOMIC ADVISORY GROUP; PROVIDING FOR ITS PURPOSE AND MISSION STATEMENT; APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE GROUP; SETTING THE TERM OF THE GROUP; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1. Intent and Purpose On September 22, 2009, the City Council adopted an Economic Development Element as part of its Comprehensive Plan. The Economic Development Element establishes the framework for an Economic Implementation Plan and names the economic agencies responsible for assisting the City to implement the Plan. The City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City of Fort Walton Beach industry and residents to establish the Economic Advisory Group to provide for coordination between economic agencies and the implementation of the Economic Implementation Plan. Section 2. Group Established The Economic Advisory Group is hereby established as a voluntary advisory ad hoc committee for the City of Fort Walton Beach. The Economic Advisory Group shall exist until November 30, 2013. The Council may extend this time of existence by resolution. Section 3. Mission Statement The Economic Advisory Group' s Mission Statement shall be: To assist with the implementation of the City' s vision, including the Economic Implementation Plan using consistency, coordination, common purpose, and citizen involvement. Section 4. Purpose The Economic Advisory Group will share information, establish a direct line of communication with the business community, promote the City, and provide guidance to city staff on matters relating to the economic well -being of the City. This purpose will include both long -term economic development goals and short-term projects specified within the Economic Implementation Plan for which the Group' s represented agencies are responsible. Section 5. Duties and Functions a. Duties, Functions. The duties and functions ofthe Group are to: 1) Monitor the implementation and progress the of City' s Economic Implementation Plan; 2) Report at least annually to the City Council about the Plan' s progress; 3) Advise City staff on matters pertaining to the economic health and sustainability of the City, including, but not limited to, 98  a) events and trends occurring outside the Fort Walton Beach community that may affect the local economy; b) immediate and long -term threats to the local economy; c) ways to enhance the City's competitive position in relation to other communities; and d) possible partnerships with other public and private entities; 4) Recommend programs and strategies that may enhance the economic health and sustainability of the City; 5) Be aware of and coordinate with other City boards whose actions or recommendations may affect the economic health and sustainability ofthe City; 6) Advise City staff on existing or proposed policies, practices or regulations of the City that may affect the local economy; and 7) Perform other such duties and functions as directed by the City Council. 8) Act in an advisory capacity only and not make factual determinations or exercise any portion of the City' s sovereign power. b. Meetings. The Group shall meet no less than once each quarter at a time and location in the City limits as determined by the secretary to the Group. Notice of any meeting shall be properly posted at the meeting location, on the City' s website, at City Hall, and at the office of the secretary no less than 72 hours before the day ofthe meeting. c. Roberts Rules. The Group shall operate under Robert's Rules of Order in conducting their meetings. Section 6. Membership a. Members. The Economic Advisory Group shall consist of nine members seated by their respective agency or board and approved by the City Council. The two citizens at -large shall be appointed by the City Council. There shall be two citizens at -large and one representative from each of the following committees, agencies, boards and organizations: Community Redevelopment Agency, Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners, Economic Development Council, Beautification Committee, Historic Sites and Structures Advisory Board, and Municipal Planning Board. All members, except those representing the Chamber of Commerce, Board of County Commissioners and the Economic Development Council, shall either work, own a business, or reside within the City limits of Fort Walton Beach. b. Officers. At the first meeting of the Group, the members of the Group shall select one of its members to serve as the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The selected Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall serve for one year and may succeed his- or herself for no more than two terms of one year each. Resolution 2009 -43 Page 2 of 3 99  Section 7. Appointment The respective agencies, boards and organizations referenced in Section 6 shall appoint a member for approval by the City Council. If the recommended person is not approved, the committee, agency, board, or organization shall make successive recommendations until an appointment is approved by the Council. The citizens at -large shall be nominated by any City Council member. All appointments and approval shall be made before November 30, 2009. Section 8. Terms Each member shall serve the full four -year term of the