Okaloosa County BOCC — 2013 meeting #1141 (date undetermined) — reading text

airport, publicly or privately owned, which is open for use by the public. Private airports may be allowed by special exception in AA, INST, and I-1 zoning districts subject to requirements specified herein. 2. All private airports must comply with the provisions of Chapter 330, Fla. Stat. as well as any other federal or state permits, licenses or authorizations. 3. Uses and activities allowed within a private airport include the following: a. Runway(s), taxiways, parking ramps, and hangars for the use of the licensee and licensee invitees for the parking and storing of aircraft. b. Residential dwellings provided that it does not constitute a subdivision as defined in Chapter 177, Fla. Stat., a copy of which is attached hereto. Noncommercial fuel facilities for the not for profit use of the licensee and invitees, provided the facility is properly permitted to meet health and safety standards. c. Permitted and accessory uses as allowed by the applicable zoning district regulations. d. Activities essential to and commensurate with the operation of an airport, including but not limited to flight instruction, aircraft storage, aircraft maintenance, aircraft fueling and other activities appropriate at a private airport. B. Residential Airparks 1. A Residential Airpark is a residential subdivision containing a private airport for the use of the owner(s) and invitees. Residential airparks may be allowed by special exception in the AA and RR zoning districts subject to requirements specified herein. a. All requirements for a private airport shall apply. b. Any residential airpark shall be compatible with the established character of the surrounding neighborhood and be of a scale and intensity that shall not result in an adverse impact on residential uses in the surrounding neighborhood. Packet Pg. 14  c. A legal entity shall be created to be responsible for ownership and maintenance of any common space. The legal entity may be a property owner’s association, homeowner’s association or other appropriate entity approved by the County. A document shall be prepared and recorded which contains either restrictions or protective covenants. The document shall be included with the recorded plat for the subdivision. d. The following uses may be allowed within the airpark to be determined by the special exception: i. Single and multi-family dwelling units provided they do not exceed the Future Land Use category density, and aircraft hangars on individual platted lots. ii. Private runway(s), taxiway(s), and parking ramp(s) on designated common areas or area under unified control of the subdivision. iii. Activities essential to and commensurate with the operation of an airport, including but not limited to flight instruction, aircraft storage, aircraft maintenance, aircraft fueling and other activities appropriate at a private airport. C. Aerial Scenic and Sightseeing Business These are businesses primarily engaged in providing scenic and sightseeing transportation from aircraft including helicopter rides, hot air balloon rides (except moored balloons), and glider excursions. The services provided are usually local and involve same-day return to place of departure. Any aerial scenic and sightseeing business conducted from land or a water body must be undertaken from a duly licensed and permitted public or private airport. D. Exemptions The provisions of this section shall not apply to the following: 1. Public aircraft, those of the federal government, state or political subdivision hereof, or any tax district, city, county, mosquito control district, or the emergency use of helicopters while such aircraft are providing services to the citizens, nor shall this section apply to publicly or privately owned helicopters serving as ambulances, or search and rescue vehicles, or when in use for police, fire, or public service or like duties. 2. The incidental use of privately owned locations for the occasional, non-commercial use as a private helistop. 3. The incidental use of public waters for the occasional, non-commercial use as a seaplane landing area, provided such use does not threaten the health, safety and welfare of any member of the public. 4. Aerial spraying or “crop-dusting” when conducted in association with farm operations or bona fide agricultural activities, and when authorized by applicable federal and state laws and rules. Packet Pg. 15 5. The provisions and requirements of this section shall apply to any private airport, residential airpark, or aerial scenic and sightseeing business established after the effective date of this regulation. Any private airport, residential airpark, or aerial scenic and sightseeing business in existence as of the effective date of this regulation that is moved or relocated shall be subject to the provisions and requirements of this section. Section 3. Incorporation into County Code. It is hereby directed by the Board of County Commissioners that the amendments provided herein be incorporated into the Code of Ordinances of Okaloosa County, Florida, and that any renumbering of the various sections is hereby authorized as necessary to achieve that directive. Section 4. General Repeal of Conflicting Provisions. Any ordinances or portions of the Code of Ordinances of Okaloosa County in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, or other part of this ordinance is deemed unlawful in any court of law competent to decide such matters, said section, subsection, clause, or other part shall be severed and held as a separate provision and shall have no effect on the remainder. Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by law. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED in regular session this _______ day of ___________, 2013. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA: ____________________________________ Don R. Amunds, Chairman ATTEST: _________________________________ Don Howard Clerk of Circuit Court Packet Pg. 16  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: July 16, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Dino J. Villani SUBJECT: 2013-2014 Emergency Management Performance Grant DEPARTMENT: Public Safety BCC DISTRICT: ALL STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Approve the 2013-2014 Emergency Management Performance Grant for $80,809.00. The federal funds provided under this grant must be matched dollar for dollar from non-federal funds. BACKGROUND: Because Emergency Management Services are essential to the wellbeing of all Florida’s residents and visitors, and to the state’s infrastructure, the Department of Homeland Security provides federal pass through funds to the State of Florida. The grant has a 50/50 match requirement, which can be matched with funds from the Okaloosa County Emergency Management Division local budget or the state-funded Emergency Management Performance and Assistance grant. A portion of these funds are provided to local emergency management programs to augment local capabilities. The authorized equipment listing maintained by the Department of Homeland Security identifies approved equipment that can be purchased with these funds. The current Emergency Management Performance Grant expired on June 30, 2013. The new grant funding begins on July 1, 2013, and expires June 30, 2014. The funding helps to pay for communication services, equipment, EOC operations and maintenance, and other items directly related to the emergency management program. OPTIONS: Approve/disapprove. RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the Emergency Management Performance Grant and authorize the Chairman to execute the subgrant agreement and all other grant documents necessary during the term of the grant. 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BACKGROUND: The grant is provided on a yearly basis by the State of Florida to assist the operation of emergency management programs in all 67 Florida counties. Because Emergency Management services are essential to the wellbeing of all Florida’s residents and visitors, and to the state’s infrastructure, the Florida Legislature and Governor authorized the establishment of the Emergency Management Trust Fund. In order to provide funds for the Emergency Management Trust Fund, an annual surcharge of $2.00 per policy is imposed on every homeowner's, mobile home owner's, tenant homeowner's, and condominium unit owner's property insurance policy, and an annual $4.00 surcharge is imposed on every commercial fire, commercial multiple peril, and business owner's property insurance policy. The EMPA grant program is a non-competitive grant, which assists local emergency management entities in the operation of the emergency management program. The EMPA grant shall be matched at an amount either equal to the average of the previous three years’ level of county general revenue funding of the County Emergency Management Agency or the level of funding for the County Emergency Management Agency for the last fiscal year, whichever figure is lower. The current Emergency Preparedness and Assistance grant expires June 30, 2013. The new grant funding will take effect July 1, 2013, and expires June 30, 2014. The grant cycle is based on the State of Florida Fiscal Year. Grant funding is utilized to supplement county funding for the continued operation of the emergency management program. The funding will pay for communication services, equipment, EOC operations and maintenance, and other items directly related to the emergency management program. OPTIONS: Approve/disapprove. RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance grant; authorize the Chairman to execute the subgrant agreement and all future grant documents necessary during the term of the grant. Packet Pg. 54 RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator