Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 04-12-05 — reading text

To waive the formal bid process and award the RFQ to replace shingle roofs at Old Edwin Watts/ Meeting Room and Old Oaks Golf Course Shanty Building damaged by Hurricane Ivan to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, Destin Roofing of Destin Florida; in an amount of 19, 315. HURRICANE SIGNAGE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT To waive of the formal bid process and award the contract for replacing signs damaged by Hurricane Ivan to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, Guidance Pathway Systems, Inc.; in an amount not to exceed $ 16,470. c- , 120 3/ 22/ 05 GARNIERS BEACH HURRICANE REPAIRS To waive the formal bid process and award the contract for the retaining wall, railing, and access ramp replacements at Garniers Beach Park for damage repairs resulting from Hurricane Ivan, to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, Top Notch Construction of Tallahassee, FL in the amount of $84, 542. Further authorize the City Manager to amend the contract, in an amount not to exceed $ 12, 000 for miscellaneous repairs and supplies as needed ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2004 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT To accept the 2004 Law Enforcement Block Grant for undercover surveillance equipment and other miscellaneous equipment in a total amount of $8, 881 with the federal grant totaling $ 7, 991 and the City' s share in the amount of $ 890. Further authorize the City Manager to execute the Certificate of Acceptance/ Request for Payment. INCREASE SPENDING CAP FOR CRA RESIDENTIAL REHAB PROGRAM To increase the spending cap for the Community Redevelopment Agency Residential Rehabilitation program from $ 25, 000 to $ 30, 000 per house, to reflect the increased costs of inspection, construction and construction materials. All other criteria remain the same. PUBLIC HEARING- ORD. 1565. AMENDING LDC. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING CODE REGULATIONS The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; RELATING TO BUILDING CODE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING AUTHORITY; PROVIDING REPEAL OF, IN ITS ENTIRETY, ARTICLE xm OF CHAPTER 20, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CAPTIONED BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS;" ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE XIII, B " UILDINGS AND BUILDING CODE REGULATIONS;" PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Holmes moved to adopt Ord. 1565 on second reading. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, and Covey, Anderson in favor. ORD. 1623. AMENDING OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS/ CONTRACTORS. TRADESMEN The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AUTHORITY: ENACTING A NEW SECTION ENTITLED " OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS AND TRADESMEN;" PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Anderson moved to adopt Ord. 1623 on second reading. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Covey, and Anderson in favor.  121 3/ 22/ 05 ORD. 1633. ISSUANCE OF UTILITY BONDS The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, OF NOT EXCEEDING $ 11, 000, 000 UTILITY SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2005, TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE OWNERS OF THE 2005 BONDS; MAKING CERTAIN OTHER COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH 2005 BONDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mitch Owens of RBC Dain Rauscher, the City' s Financial Advisor, discussed the 30- year financing plan for the water and wastewater improvements, and Patricia Lott of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, Bond Counsel, discussed the legal ramifications of the bonds. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Tucker moved to adopt Ord. 1633 on first reading. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Covey, and Anderson in favor. GOLF CLUB PROCLAMATION Proclamation for Golf Club Staff. Mr. Campbell discussed the improvements that have occurred at the City' s Golf Club under the direction of Golf Club Administrator Jim Frazier, and requested that Council sign a proclamation for Mr. Frazier and his staff for the outstanding job they have done at the course. The Mayor read the proclamation. Mr. Campbell moved to present the proclamation to the Golf Club Administrator and his Staff. Mr. Anderson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Covey, and Anderson in favor. The City Manager thanked Mr. Frazier and the entire Golf Club Staff for the remarkable turn- around in the golf course. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CAFR Consideration of accepting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the City of Fort Walton Beach for the fiscal year that ended September 30, 2004. Angela Balent of O' Sullivan Creel LLP presented the pertinent items of the CAFR to Council. The City Manager thanked the firm of O' Sullivan Creel for their positive working relationship with City staff, and requested that Council accept the CAFR. - Dr. Pullen moved to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report ( CAFR) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004. Mr. Anderson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Covey, and Anderson in favor. 122 3/22/ 05 SITE PLAN APPROVAL- LANDMARK CENTER Consideration of a request for site plan approval for the Landmark Center ( 223 Miracle Strip Parkway SE) an 11, 950 square- foot commercial building on the northwest corner of Miracle Strip Parkway SE and Perry Avenue SE, by applicant Choctaw Engineering, Inc for S & V Ventures. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and swore in individuals who planned to testify on the matter. Mark Siner of Choctaw Engineering, representing the applicant, explained the project and was available to answer questions from Council. Peggy Fowler, Planner II, advised that Staff had no additional comments. Brad Shoults, one of the principals for the project, reviewed and agreed to Staffs conditions. The Staff Report was entered and accepted into the record. Mr. Tucker moved to approve the Site Plan for the Landmark Center to be located at 223 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, at the corner of Perry Avenue SE, subject to the following conditions: Note: This recommendation is based upon the application and site plan developed by Choctaw Engineering, Inc. (project 2003- 305- 8, dated January 19, 2005, revised February 18 2005, and March 15, 2005), the architectural drawings and elevations developed by Kendrick David Dowling Architects, Inc. (project #0427 dated 1/ 18/ 05, revised 2/ 7/ 05), and the planting plan developed by Horti- Coastal Group, Inc ( no project #, dated conceptual 1/ 18/ 05). 1) Prior to issuance of a building permit: a) A landscape plan prepared by a professional landscape architect or nurseryman must be submitted and approved by CDS staff. The plan must comply with all applicable regulations in Sections 20- 1836 through 20- 1834 of the LDC. Design for an irrigation system with a well must be provided. The landscape plan must include the open space area located north of the " limits of construction" area, which must be considered integral to the entire site plan and not treated as a " vacant" parcel. 2) Prior to granting a Certificate of Occupancy: a) The applicant will execute easements that allow for pedestrian and vehicular access in perpetuity through the property from Perry Avenue SE to the Municipal Parking Lot. b) The applicant will execute all utility easements required by the City of Fort Walton Beach or by the Florida Department of Transportation. Mr.Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Covey, and Anderson in favor. Discussion included the historic grocery sign on the adjacent building. Mr. Shoults advised it would be preserved with a lacquer type finish over it, but he was not sure about the visibility of the sign. Council was informed that two CRA members voted against the project mainly because they wanted a larger building that additional floors could be added to in the future, and the developer did not agree to this condition. Dr. Pullen advised he attended the CRA meeting when this item was discussed.  123 3/ 22/ 05 SITE PLAN APPROVAL- BAYVIEW CONDOS Consideration of a request for site plan approval for Bayview Condominiums ( 248 Brooks Street SE) a 25 unit residential development consisting of five, five unit residential buildings abutting Choctawhatchee Bay, by applicant Choctaw Engineering, Inc for 248 FWB, LLC. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and swore in individuals who planned to testify on the matter. John Dowd, representing the developer, explained the project and stated the applicant agreed with the conditions of Staff. The Staff Report was entered and accepted into the record. Ms. Fowler advised there was nothing further to report from Staff. The City Manager received clarification that there is a sidewalk along the top of the property. Mr. Anderson moved to approve the Site Plan for Bayview Condominium to be located at 248 Brooks Street SE, subject to the following conditions: Note: This recommendation is based upon the application and site plan developed by Choctaw Engineering, Inc. ( project 96- 178- E, dated December 22, 2004, revised February 18, 2005, and March 15,