Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 08-14-06 special minutes — reading text

Public Works Director, discussed purchases for the various divisions in Works, and the plan to remove curb- side Public recycling in the Sanitation Division and provide a recycling drop- off center. Council made no changes to the proposed budget.  Special Council Meeting 8- 14- 06 299 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Dave Jenzen, IT Director, advised there were no major changes in the IT Department. He requested the continuation to waive the bid process for FY 2006- 07 for computer related purchases as has been done by Council since FY 1998- 99. Mr. Holmes moved to waive the bid process for computer related items when the collective value of multiple items is greater than $20, 000 and that the City Manager is authorized to approve those procurements; and to replace the bid process for computer related items with a written request for quote to be sent to a minimum of five vendors. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. Council made no changes to the proposed budget. GENERALFUND- NON- DEPARTMENTAL Council received clarification regarding operating expenditures that the holiday certificates consisted of a $ 25.00 gift certificate at Christmas for City employees; and that the funds budgeted for special events included an additional $ 10, 000 for fireworks for the Fourth of July celebration. Council made no changes to the proposed budget. UTILITIES John Hofstad, Utilities Director, explained the overall budget for Utilities has increased about 100/0 as CIP programs were moved to this division that were not there in the past. He also noted that the cost of materials and supplies have driven up the cost of projects. Council made no changes to the proposed budget. GOLF FUND Jim Frazier, Golf Club Administrator, discussed upcoming CIP projects including construction of cart paths, bulkhead replacement, and fuel tank replacement. Council made no changes to the proposed budget. DEBT SERVICE The City Manager explained the purpose of the Debt Service Fund and went over the transfers from the General Fund and the Capital Projects Fund. Council made no changes to the proposed budget. I"'" CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND The City Manager reviewed expenditures including the paving of Butler Drive, a new 7 improvements. marquee for City Hall, and the Fire Department Station Council made no changes to the proposed budget. 300 Special Council Meeting 8- 14- 06 BEAL MEMORIAL CEMETERY The City Manager explained the perpetual care fund for the Beal Memorial Cemetery. Council made no changes to the proposed budget. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL a~~~ e~~ r~~~~ O~ ef~:~: i~ ti~~ i~~~~~:~:: rn~~ tS~d~ ~ Dr. Pullen moved to approve funding in the amount of $22, 226 for the EDC for FY 2006- 07. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. MEETING CONTINUED Consensus of Council was to conclude the meeting for the evening and to continue on Tuesday, August 15 at 5: 30 p. m. Council will review the salary of the City Clerk, and resolve the issue of the millage rate. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned for the evening at 9: 00 p. m. APPROVED: q-/2 -0 t MAYOR: ~ ~ A7Jl ' F CITY CLERK d ml/ve