Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 01-10-12 regular — reading text

Reeves, Trey Goodwin Gry Co ... d of Fort IV Ift , Beach Pnge 1 / Packet Pg. 21  8. 1. a Minutes December 13, 2011 Regular Meeting 15. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 1. Subjects for Discussion at Retreat The City Manager reminded Council of the retreat scheduled for Saturday, January 7, 2012, at 8: 30 am at Two Trees Restaurant. He mentioned the subject of pension plan reform as a potential topic of discussion, and asked Council to consider what they would like the Staff to accomplish in the next year or two as topics of discussion. Mr. Rynearson mentioned he would like to review the issue of street lighting in the CRA area, and discuss a plan to review or replace some of the aging City facilities along Hollywood Blvd. The Mayor was of the opinion that Council did not initiate a lot of positive action this past year, and suggested the topics of a small business assistance program, developing a plan for the development of surplus property, and initiating red -light cameras for traffic enforcement be discussed at the retreat. The City Manager thanked the City crews and the contractors who worked the past month on the remodeling of the Council Chambers. d C The City Manager wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. E 0 R 16. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS The City Attorney advised he and the City Manager spoke with the City Attorney for the City of n Pensacola regarding an ordinance relating to panhandling on sidewalks, and was informed the ordinance used by Pensacola is an Escambia County ordinance regarding panhandling in the m medians, and does not address sidewalks which is what the City is trying to address. 17. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS Ms. gossom advised she attend the Military Child Coalition in November and distributed a report H and documents pertaining to it. Ms. gossom stated her feeling that Council has taken some positive steps this year, and noted the paving of streets that needed paving and funding received u for the future boardwalk. s uN Mr. Reeves stated his business is moving into downtown Fort Walton Beach in February. He also wanted the residents of Country Club to know that Council is doing the best they can for the residents of Kenwood. Mr. Nabors noted the Soundside and Hedrick Center projects are major accomplishments that will be occurring soon in the City. He also discussed the TDC and the marketing of special events in the area, and that the City' s bicycle track and tennis center are working with the TDC to receive funding for their businesses. Mr. Rynearson thanked all of the volunteers who assist the City, and that the City could not tun without them. The Mayor slated the Christmas parade was a great event, and that he participated in the Jingle Bell mm. Ceti Council ofFort Walton Beach Page 11 Packet Pg. -  F8 1.. a Minutes December 13, 2011 Regular Meeting 18. ADJOURNMENT: 9: 13 pm Approved: Mayor: Attest: City Clerk mm fc 0 ry a0nn m M N svECaR CimCo , il ofForr W fton B,,, h Pagel3 Paeket Pg. 29  a. 2 City Council of Fort Walton Beach 0 To: ENGINEERING & UTILITY SERVICES MEMORANDUM Robert T. Meares, City Manager From: Michael Beedie, Engineering & Utility Services Director Date: January 10, 2012 2010 -2011 CDBG CAPER 1. BACKGROUND: 1. 1. The City of Fort Walton Beach is an entitlement community in the HUD Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) Program. 1. 2. On April 27, 2010, City Council approved the City' s Five -Year Consolidated Action Plan. This document establishes the direction of the CDBG program over the next five years. 1. 2. 1. The plan included the 2010 -2011 Annual Action Plan which specifically allocated funding for the year to the programs identified in the Consolidated Plan. 2. DISCUSSION: 2. 1. As a condition of an entitlement community, the City is required to perform annual evaluations of its CDBG program. These evaluations look at the effectiveness of the City' s programs and the timeliness in which the funding is expended. 2. 2. To accomplish this evaluation, the City must complete a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report ( CAPER). 2.3. Staff completed this report in accordance with HUD requirements. The report was subsequently made available for public comment through the City' s website and through two public comment meetings held in the target area. No comments were received. 3. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: 3. 1. There are no financial obligations associated with this report. 4. 4. 1. Staff respectfully requests that City Council approve the 2010 -11 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. ATTACHMENTS: 2010 -2011 CAPER ( PDF) Packet Pg. 24  8. 2 City Council of Fort Walton Beach ENGINEERING & UTILITY SERVICES 0 MEMORANDUM To: Robert T. Meams, City Manager From: Michael Beedic, Engineering & Utility Services Director Date: January 10, 2012 Subject: 2010 -2011 CDBG CAPER SIGNATURE BLOCK: Michael Beedie Completed 12/ 29/ 2011 10: 09 AM Carole Jones Completed 01/ 02/ 201210: 31 AM City Manager Completed 01/ 03/ 2012 1: 28 PM City Council Pending Packet Pg. 25  U 0N City of Fort Walton Beach The City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida receives funding through o 105 Miracle Strip Parkway SW the Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) from the U. S. cN 850- 833 -9599 Department of Housing and Urban Development. The City is ry considered an " entitlement community" with a prescribed w formula for funding developed by HUD using select City demographic information. The funding from HUD is used for w Q. community development projects which reduce or reverse evidence of physical, social, or economic decline in low- income neighborhoods. b Packet Pg: 26  8. 2.a FY 2010 - 2011 Consolidated Annual Plan and Evaluation Report Table of Contents 3 -5 1. Executive Summary Summary of Resources and Distribution of Funds Activities Undertaken II. Three -Five Year Plan Assessment of Progress 5 -7 111. Assessment of Annual Progress 8- 18 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing w Affordable Housing Continuum of Care Other Aspects of the Strategic Plan o Leveraging Resources v Citizen Comments 0 Self Evaluation Monitoring o N IV. Program Narrative 18 - 19 N