Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 04-26-11 regular — reading text

Phone: ( 850) 863 -1969 L Z E DESIGNATED Name: Kendrick David Dowling Architects, Inc. a AGENT: Address: 111 Ferry RD SE, Suite A, Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548 a Phone: ( 850) 243 -9158 A p , k'.,a C ',P it an dvc °e t r ,C4; 1-N- Please provide the section( s) of the Land Development Code proposed to be amended. W W M 15. 20. 1 Low and medium density resident zones: E. R -2 0 Table 15 -3: Intensity standards w O Table 15 -4. 4 R -2 ( Multi -family dwelling district) _ a 0 W o- Please provide the proposed change below in strikethrough /underline format ( e. g. rho 0 these woFds to these words). Z a Z Table 15. 20. 1. E: Change following "... the maximum allowable density is 4-5 dwelling units per gross acre." to "... the maximum allowable density is 20 dwelling units per gross acre." x w LL Table 15 -3: Line R -2 Change " I 5/AG' to " 20 /AC" 0 Z Table 15 -4. 4: Part C. Lot area, Change "45" to " 20" O EL U N W Provide additional pages if necessary). 1  00-1 ay; puawV - OS86 aoueuipjo : Z4Z) uoi; eoildde s,; ueoilddy :}uowLioe} ;y Please explain why the amendment is being proposed. To increase the density of the allowable units per acre allowing more efficient use of medium density zoned properties. w at Z 0 i Please describe how the proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, and a policies of the City of Fort Walton Beach Comprehensive Plan. This amendment will update the Land Development Code in conjunction with the Future Land Use Element (Ordinance No. 1806) matching the current Land Development Code to the proposed revised comprehensive plan amendments. 4  3a-1 ay; puawv - om aoueuipjo : Z 6Z4) uol; eolldde s jueoijddV :}uawg3e 4v : I, Michael G. Kent hereby petition to the City of Fort Walton Beach to change Section 15. 20. 1. E R -2 Table 15 -3 and Table 15. 44 of the Land Development Code as described in the above. Further, I affirm that Kendrick David Dowling Architects, Inc. is hereby designated to act as agent on my behalf to accomplish the above. I certify that I have examined the application and that all statements and diagrams submitted are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Further, I understand this application; attachments and fees become part of the official records of the City of Fort Walton Beach, W 0 Florida, and, are not re,(urnable. z Q x v v Owner' s J v z The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of b , W Q 20 1\ by Ai(jo el C KC- "'r who is personally LL O kno o m-e r has produced as identification z O and who did take an oath. Q VIRGINIA L TAYLOR z 2 9 y4 k'o MY EXPIRES: COMMISSION # OD7661 MAR O6, 2012 2012 w Signature of Notary Public) z Q z Commission # My commission expires W z O V Notary' s Seal) w z O OFFICIAL USE ONLY MPB Case #: Date Received: Received By: 3 To: Robert T. Mearns, City Manager From: Brandy Wunker, Finance Director Date: April 26, 2011 Subject: Ordinance 1849 - Travel & Training Revisions 1. BACKGROUND: 1. 1. Chapter 6. 02. 01 of the Code of Ordinances requires that " the amount of expenses be which may be paid from public funds for per diem, mileage or meals" established by Resolution of the City Council. 1. 2. On December 9, 1997, City Council adopted Resolution 97 -23. The Resolution dictates that the policies and expenditure limits for authorized travel will be set forth in Administrative Policy #86. 1. 3. Administrative Policy #86 was superseded by Administrative Policy Number - FIN -06 on December 1, 2009. This policy parallels, and is consistent with, section 112. 061, F. S. - Per diem and travel expenses of public officers, employees, and authorized persons. 1. 4. As required by Chapter 6. 02. 01 of the Code of Ordinances, the City Manager is required to develop, issue, maintain and amend, from time to time, an administrative policy regulating the administration of the expenditure of public funds for the payment of travel expenses by the City. 2. DISCUSSION: 2. 1. Ordinance 1849, establishes that the policies and expenditure limits for authorized travel will be set forth by an Administrative Policy of the City Manager. 2. 2. To eliminate duplication of information and the necessity for employees, elected officials, and charter officers to reference multiple documents, the ordinance revises the Code of Ordinances to only reference the administrative policy. The travel manual has been eliminated, with all relevant information contained within Administrative Policy - FIN -06. 2. 3. In addition to updating and consolidating travel procedures and documentation, Ordinance 1849 removes obsolete language regarding City Council' s monthly allowance. The allowance was eliminated in 2007 for tax reasons and City Council members are now classified as employees and receive monthly payment via the payroll system. The monthly payment is intended to cover local expenses incurred in the conduct of official City business including, but not limited to,  meals and incidental expenses involved in meeting with industrial prospects and/ or various types of visitors to the city, automobile expenses, expenses of attending civic functions and other mobile expenses. The dollar amount is set annually as part of the budget process. 3. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 3. 1. The revised administrative policy adjusts the reimbursement rates for meals to that of F. S. 112. 061. 3. 2. In addition, the revised administrative policy permits reimbursement only for meal expenses actually incurred during the course of travel, instead of a set per diem rate for meal allowance. 4. RECOMMENDATION 4. 1. Staff respectfully requests City Council adopt Ordinance 1849. ATTACHMENTS: FIN06 Travel final ( PDF) Travel Request Rev 4. 12. 11 ( PDF) Travel. Log Rev 4. 12. 11 ( PDF) Travel Ordinance REV ( PDF) SIGNATURE BLOCK: Brandy Wunker Con ipleted 04/ 01/ 20119: 24 AM City Clerk Completed 04/ 05/ 2011 1: 48 PM City Attorney Completed 04/ 05/ 2011 1: 44 PM Carole Jones Completed 04/ 05/ 20112: 31 PM City Manager Completed 04/ 05/ 20113: 02 PM City Council Completed 04/ 13/ 20113: 26 PM REVISION DATE: April 12, 2011 ORIGINAL EFFECTIVE DATE: December 10, 1997 0 APPROVED: N Robert T. Mearns, City Manager a c PURPOSE /INTENT 6. 1. 1 To establish policies and procedures for the reimbursement of travel and general business related expenses of the City of Fort Walton Beach. d a 1. 2 Only travel expenses necessary and reasonable in the performance of a public purpose are eligible for reimbursement. rn v T 2. BACKGROUND and DEFINITIONS v a> 2. 1 This policy is intended to provide direction and internal control over expenses R incurred by all City employees, as defined herewith, for business purposes. It a provides guidelines to supervisors and their employees on the types and limits of 0 reimbursements. Each employee must be aware of their obligation and limits when N using or approving City funds for travel and other business expenses. Ultimately, n good judgment, reasonable restraint, and strong fiscal management must dictate the employee' s actions. 2. 2 This policy provides a standard of reimbursement for travel that is fair to the employees and promotes proper use of public funds. 2. 3 EMPLOYEE — For purposes of this policy, unless otherwise stated, the term encompasses employees, elected officials, and charter officers of the City of Fort Walton Beach. POLICY /PROCEDURES —GENERAL INFORMATION 3. 1 It takes approximately eight working days to process a Travel Request and issue payment. Employees traveling need to plan the submission of Travel Requests and