Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 06-26-12 regular — reading text

and that the applicant is seeking legal counsel. He clarified that it is the owner's request to remove the liens, while it is Staffs recommendation to follow the mitigation schedule per Ord. 1793. Mr. Nabors rescinded his motion and Mr. Reeves rescinded his second. Council took no action on the request. Discussion regarding City Manager position This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councilman Rynearson. Mr. Rynearson advised he has heard favorable comments from citizens and City staff regarding appointing Michael Beedie as City Manager. Mr. Rynearson stated Mr. Beedie has the education, experience, and personality to serve in this capacity and that he would like to hear from Council their thoughts, and if favorable would entertain a motion to appoint Mr. Beedie as City Manager. Mr. Rynearson noted hiring from within would avoid a costly search by the City and it is beneficial to have someone who is familiar with the city and how it operates. The City Attorney advised a motion would need to be made and seconded before there is any discussion but there is an opportunity for questions from Council. Mr. Goodwin questioned where the City is in the recruitment process and how many applications have been received. Sylvia Hanks, Administrative Services Coordinator, advised all the ads have been placed in the various publications and to date there have been 20 applications received. Mt. Rynearson moved to appoint Michael Beedic as City Manager. Motion died for lack of a second. CITY :MANAGER REPORTS Mr. Beedie updated Council on projects including the Brooks Landing Waterfront Park which is scheduled to be completed on June 29 when a ribbon cutting will be held. The other project is the Brooks Street Parking Lot, which is scheduled to be completed in September. Mr. Beedie advised the City picnic held on June 9 was well received despite the rain, announced Kid's Day this coming Friday, June 15 from 10 am to I pm at the Fort Walton Landing, as well as the lasagna lunch at the Senior Center, also on Friday, June 15, from 11 am to 1 pm. Ciry Cound7lFort Walmn Beach Page PBekCt Pg. 14  8. 1. a June 12, 2012 Minutes Regular Meeting CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS Dr, gossom encouraged residents and businesses to take a good look at the CRA incentive programs as Staff has put a lot of effort into them and they will be good for the businesses and residents. Dr. gossom also acknowledged the new restaurants that have opened in the City; mentioned World in Public Knitters Day; and thanked employees for allowing Council to serve them at the picnic on Saturday. Mr. Reeves mentioned the campaign forum in the auditorium next Thursday, June 21. Mr. Goodwin inquired about the boat ramp at Gamiers Beach. Jeff Peters, Recreational /Cultural Services Director, advised the ramp is used primarily by the residents of the neighborhood as a jet ski or kayak launch and not as a boat ramp, and noted because of limited parking at the park, parking issues would result in the neighborhood if it was opened up for a boat ramp. Mr. Rynearson stated he is looking forward to Kid' s Day at the Fort Walton Landing. The Mayor stated he enjoyed the Employee Picnic on Saturday, and that the Bowlegs Festival was successful and appreciated the law enforcement that supported it. He stated the Memorial Service at Beal Cemetery was well represented and that he attended the Summer Camp opening for kids at the Hedrick Center. The Mayor congratulated Laraine Van Etten in the City Clerks Office on her recent graduation from college. He also attended the Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Miller, and stated he will miss the next Council meeting and that Mayor Pro Tem Rynearson will conduct the meeting. ADJOURNMENT: 6: 58 pm Approved: Ac N N Mayor: Attest: craE N Q City N, 7 ay Couno0 ofFon Wolin, B,, Ih Packet Pg. 75  8. 2 City Council of Fort Walton Beach RECREATION MEMORANDUM To: Michael D. Beedie, Acting City Manager From: Jeff Peters, Recreational and Cultural Services Director Date: June 26, 2012 Subject: Transiield Services MOA BACKGROUND: 1. 1 In 2004, at the beginning of FDOT' s FY 2004-05, VMS, Inc. began an asset management contract for the Florida Department of Transportation ( FDOT). Under that comprehensive seven -year long -term contract, VMS maintains the FDOT rights -of- way (ROW) south of 1 - 10 in four counties: Okaloosa, Walton, Santa Rosa, and Holmes. 1. 2 FDOT has subcontracted the ROW maintenance work along State highways in this region to either local governments or private contractors. 2. DISCUSSION: 2. 1 Each year, FDOT renews the ROW maintenance contract with the local governments. The work areas in the agreement with the City include: 2. 1. 1 U. S. Highway 98 2. 1. 2 Eglin Parkway 2. 1. 3 Beal Parkway 2. 1. 4 Lewis Turner Boulevard 2. 1. 5 Mary Esther Cut -Off 2. 1. 6 Perry Avenue 2. 2 The work elements include mowing, litter removal, edging, and sweeping 2. 3 The level of service required by the proposed agreement is defined as a number of cycles per year for each work element, at the level that FDOT requires. City staff performs the work at a much higher level to ensure the beautification level to which City residents are accustomed. 2. 4 The current agreement expires on July 31, 2012. The City will receive a new contract under the same terms and conditions in July to go into effect August 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013. 2. 5 Since there are no City Council meetings in July, staff is requesting authorization at this time for the City Manager to sign the agreement when it is received in July. 3. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: 3. 1 The unit pricing in the proposed agreement is consistent with the other local municipalities that are currently performing the services under similar agreements and covers the City' s costs for performing the required services. The annual amount of this Packet Pg. 18  8. 2 City Council of Fort Walton Beach RECREATION MEMORANDUM To: Michael D. Beedie, Acting City Manager From: Jeff Peters, Recreational and Cultural Services Director Date: June 26, 2012 Subject: Transfield Services MCA agreement is $ 42, 503. 32. 3.2 The City of Fort Walton Beach will submit quarterly invoices in the amount of 10, 625. 83. 4. RECOMMENDATION: 4. 1 Staff respectfully requests City Council authorization for the City Manager to execute the right -of w- ay maintenance agreement and associated documents with FDOT for FY 2012 -13. SIGNATURE BLOCK: Jeff Peters Completed 06/ 19/ 2012 2: 36 PM Finance Completed 06/ 19/ 2012 3: 19 PM 06/ 20/2012 10: 52 AM City Attorney Completed Carole Jones Completed 06/20/ 2012 1: 02 PM 06/ 20/ 2012 2: 25 PM City Manager Completed City Council Pending Packet Pg. 17  8. 3 City Council of Fort Walton Beach 0 To: ENGINEERING & UTILITY SERVICES MEMORANDUM Michael D. Bcedie, Acting City Manager From: Michael Beedie, Engineering & Utility Services Director Date: June 26, 2012 Subject: ITB 12 -023 - Lake Earl Dredging ATTACHMENTS: ITB 12 -023 Bid Tabulation ( PDF) SIGNATURE BLOCK Michael Beedie Ski[ ped 06/ 20/ 2012 2: 55 PM Finance Completed 06/ 20/ 2012 3: 06 PM 06/ 20/ 2012 3: 28 PM City Attorney Completed Carole Jones Completed 06/ 20/ 2012 3: 35 PM 06/ 20/2012 3: 40 PM City Manager Completed City Council Pending Paeket Pg. 18  8. 3. a y o o vi c a. m o z xxxxxxxxxxxxxx G N V EA Oz O O O o O N d O O 0. 00 0o XX XX XX XX XX XXX XXX O N C V) Vi N zOz C a i 0 0