Okaloosa County BOCC — December 10, 2015 — a. Bridge to Bridge OILA — reading text

communities) 4. It is not likely that Fair Market Value payment will be required for the USAF Outgrant. 5. The proposed project owner would be Okaloosa County/Tourist Development Department. 6. HDR cites contract C14-2078-PW as Okaloosa County and the Tourist Development Department would be the project owner. 7. Economic impact has the potential to be greater than predicted by the state of Florida. In addition to dedicated long distance riders (this group includes Commissioner Wayne Harris ;-)), recreational riders will enjoy the novelty and beauty of riding along the whitest dunes in Florida . There are at least 5 local cycling clubs riding from Panama City to Pensacola. Bob's Bicycles moved from Mary Esther to Highway 98 in Fort Walton to tap into this market. We anticipate the Bridge to Bridge Pathway project request will be supported at the December 10th TDD meeting by the owner of RunWithIt. This business supported 6 runs in November and has another 6 scheduled in December. Runners, walkers and fitness enthusiasts will utilize this path. South Walton County has 15 bike businesses. We anticipate a burst of bike business activity businesses in Okaloosa County accompanying the Bridge to Bridge Pathway. 8. Neighboring counties cater to the ecosploring market. Okaloosa County can do the same. Having acquired 'buy-in' from the Air Force realty office is a HUGE step which will allow Okaloosa to proceed with a project that will be an asset to visitors. 1 Kathy Foster, Vice President fosterpk@gnt.net 244-4490 Dave Hancock, Director dshancock49@cox.net 376-5923 Okaloosa Island Leaseholders Association From: Charlotte Dunworth Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 2:44 PM To: Kathy Foster ; Dave Hancock Cc: Ed Schroeder ; Jason Autrey Subject: RE: Bridge to Bridge Pathway - Dec 10 meeting Hello Kathy & Dave - We have reviewed your request and have several questions: · What is the proposed funding source for the remaining survey, environmental assessment, design, & construction plans estimated at $160K? · What is the proposed funding source for actual construction? If memory serves, a figure of $500K/mi was cited back in February. · What is the proposed funding source for annual maintenance and repair in the event of storm damage? · What is the proposed funding source for annual FMV payment, if any, required for the USAF outgrant? · Who is the proposed project owner… OILLA, Tourist Development, Public Works? · Is the County the proposed project owner since HDR cites contract C14-2078-PW in its proposal to OILA? · State trails cited in the economic impact assessment appear to be scenic, quiet off-road, & longer. Not sure these are comparable to a ~5 mile pathway along Hwy 98? · · · Is there an immediate need for a decision or may this request be considered as part of the FY17 budget discussion? This additional information will provide a more comprehensive picture for the TDC. Thank you. Charlotte Dunworth Finance, Administration, & Compliance Manager 850.609.5385 | CDunworth@co.okaloosa.fl.us Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau 1540 Miracle Strip Pkwy. SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 #EmeraldCoasting “Top Beach in the U.S.†– USA TODAY EmeraldCoasting.com » Find us on Facebook » Visit our blog » Please note: Due to Florida’s very broad public records laws, most 2 written communications to or from County employees regarding County business are public records, available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, this written e-mail communication, including your e-mail address, may be subject to public disclosure. From: Kathy Foster [mailto:fosterpk@gnt.net] Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 11:36 AM To: Ed Schroeder < eschroeder@co.okaloosa.fl.us>; Carolyn Ketchel < cketchel@co.okaloosa.fl.us>; Charlotte Dunworth < cdunworth@co.okaloosa.fl.us> Cc: dshancock49@cox.net; kimfhaines@live.com; jmhendro1@gmail.com; vince@brunerfirm.com; desley.parker@gmail.com; fosterpk@gnt.net; tripp@tolbertgroup.com; sanleanna@cox.net; Jason Autrey < jautrey@co.okaloosa.fl.us>; chief@oifd.org Subject: Bridge to Bridge Pathway - Dec 10 meeting Importance: High Commissioner Ketchel, Mr. Schroeder, Ms. Dunworth ~ Attached is OILA's completed TDD's capital funding request form along with supporting documentation. Thank you for the opportunity to speak at the December 10, 2015 Tourist Development Department's meeting and to answer any questions you might have. Kathy Foster, Vice President Dave Hancock, Director Okaloosa Island Leaseholders Association Board of Directors 850-244-4490 fosterpk@gnt.net 850-376-5923 dshancock49@cox.net At 05:07 PM 11/16/2015, Ed Schroeder wrote: Hi Dave, due to the complexity of this project, please provide the application as early as possible to give us plenty of time to review. Thanks, Ed From: Charlotte Dunworth Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 10:11 AM To: Kathy Foster <fosterpk@gnt.net>; Dave Hancock <dshancock49@cox.net> Cc: Ed Schroeder < eschroeder@co.okaloosa.fl.us>; Carolyn Ketchel < cketchel@co.okaloosa.fl.us> Subject: RE: Request for meeting Good morning Kathy & Dave, The Bridge to Bridge Pathway funding request has been placed on the December 10 TDC agenda. Attached please find the recently adopted TDC funding request form. Please note, this form along with any supporting documentation is due to Ed at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting (i.e. Nov 25 for the Dec 10 meeting). Thank you. Charlotte Dunworth Finance, Administration, & Compliance Manager 850.609.5385 | CDunworth@co.okaloosa.fl.us Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau 3 1540 Miracle Strip Pkwy. SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 #EmeraldCoasting “Top Beach in the U.S.†– USA< TODAY EmeraldCoasting.com » Find us on Facebook » Visit our blog » Please note: Due to Florida’s very broad public records laws, most written communications to or from County employees regarding County business are public records, available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, this written e-mail communication, including your e-mail address, may be subject to public disclosure. Begin forwarded message: From: Carolyn Ketchel < mailto:cketchel@co.okaloosa.fl.us> Date: November 9, 2015 at 3:43:19 PM PST To: Ed Schroeder < mailto:eschroeder@co.okaloosa.fl.us> Cc: 'Kathy Foster' <fosterpk@gnt.net> Subject: FW: Request for meeting ED, Please place OILA on the next TDC meeting. I am supportive of the is proposal and would like to see it brought forward. My Sincere Thanks, Carolyn N. Ketchel Commissioner, District 2 Okaloosa County, Board of County Commissioners 1250 N Eglin Pkwy., Suite 101 Shalimar, FL 32579 850-651-7105 cketchel@co.okaloosa.fl.us From: Kathy Foster [mailto:fosterpk@gnt.net] Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2015 7:45 PM To: Carolyn Ketchel Cc: dshancock49@cox.net Subject: Request for meeting Commissioner Ketchel ~ Representatives of the Okaloosa Island Leaseholders Association have asked to address the Tourist Development Council on December 10th to present a Capital Funding Request for the Bridge to Bridge Pathway. The engineering site survey and analysis is due November 12. After receiving that report, Dave Hancock and I would like to meet with you for a preliminary review of the application and ask for your input. Would you be available one afternoon on November 18, 19 or 20? 4 We appreciate the good job you are doing as 'our' District 2 commissioner as well as the county liaison to the TDC. Your input and support is vital to this project. Many thanks! Kathy Kathy Foster, Vice President Okaloosa Island Leaseholders Association Board of Directors 849 Tarpon Drive Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850-244-4490 850-499-3616 (cell) fosterpk@gnt.net 5  November 16, 2015 Mr. Dave Hancock Board of Directors, Okaloosa Island Leaseholders Association 113 Brooks Street - Unit 401 Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 RE: Bridge to Bridge Multi-Use Pathway Project - Cost Proposal for Preliminary (30%) Design and Environmental Services Dear Mr. Hancock, Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal to perform preliminary (30%) design and environmental services for the Bridge to Bridge Multi-Use Pathway Project on Okaloosa Island in Okaloosa County, FL. It is our understanding that this project will utilize an existing Okaloosa County, Public Works Contract (#C14-2078-PW), which is good through September 30, 2016. It is also our understanding that the pathway will ultimately connect Brooks Bridge to the west with Destin (William Marler) Bridge to the east, be located on the north side of U.S. 98, and contained within the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) right-of-way. Please find attached herein, HDR’s proposal to perform the survey, engineering design, and environmental services required by the Eglin AFB Real Estate Office for their Outgrant processing phase, dated June 13, 2013. We are proposing this work with the assistance of one subconsultant; Nobles Consulting Group, Inc. (NCG) who will provide survey support for design. HDR’s approach, assumptions, and costs are outlined below. Project Tasks for Completing Design For this non-construction phase, the HDR project team will perform the data collection and analysis as required to fulfill both the engineering/design and Eglin’s real estate considerations. Task 1: Project Management a) Initial Kick-Off Meeting - HDR will arrange and attend an initial kick-off meeting with representatives from OILA, TDC, as well as FDOT and Eglin AFB representatives, if necessary. HDR’s subconsultant NCG may also attend the meeting in order to coordinate their activities, discuss schedule, observe site conditions, access, and gain a better understanding of the project goals, which will help guide field investigation work. hdrinc.com 25 West Cedar Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502 T 850.432.6800 F 850.432.8010  November 16, 2015 Page | 2 Task 2: Preliminary Survey Services HDR’s subconsultant, NCG, will provide surveying services for the project. Survey work will be the first design activity and will include the topography and easement constraints needed to provide the design location of the shared-use pathway. NCG will then provide a legal description of the shared used pathway and easement boundaries per Eglin requirements following completion of preliminary design. Survey activities include: a) Establish horizontal and vertical survey control for project b) Determine the location of the U.S. Highway 98 north right of way line c) Provide topographic survey along north side of U.S. Highway 98 from the north edge of pavement to the north FDOT right-of-way line from just west of Pier Park Road to the Destin East