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AGENDA
Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners
August 21, 2012 – 6:00 p.m.
Water & Sewer Administration Building
Fort Walton Beach
I. Public Information Update
II. County Administrator’s Update
III. Public Hearing
1. Request public comment and consideration concerning a request submitted by Mark
Way as agent for Continental Land, LLC for a change to the FLUM designation for a
parcel of land from LDR to MU. If the FLUM amendment is approved, request for
rezoning from R-1 to MU. The property contains 1.86 acres more or less and is
located on the west side of Eglin Street in Fort Walton Beach. District: 2.
2. Request public comment and consideration of a petition submitted by Donald and
Helen Jane Schroeder related to a Development Order Hearing for Beach Helicopter,
a proposed helicopter sightseeing business requesting to be located in the Kelly
Plantation area of unincorporated Okaloosa County. District: 5.
3. Request public comment and consideration concerning approval for the Water &
Sewer Department to self perform construction of the Fort Walton Beach 1.7 mile 36”
sewer force main project. District: 3&4.
4. Request public comment and consideration concerning a proposed Ordinance which
would amend Ordinance No. 07-12 related to the County’s Business Tax Schedule.
District: All. This item is tabled from the August 7, 2012 BCC Meeting.
5. Request public comment concerning the Annual Rate Resolution for the Okaloosa
County Beach Restoration Project Municipal Benefit Unit for FY 2012-2013.
District: All.
IV. Visitor
1. Cory Wilkinson, AICP/CEP, HDR Engineering, to update the Board concerning the
P.J. Adams Parkway Environmental Assessment and related public hearing scheduled
for August 23 in Crestview.
V. Consent Agenda
1. July 17, 2012 Regular Meeting minutes.
2. July 19, 2012 Budget Workshop minutes.
3. July 24, 2012 Budget Workshop minutes.
4. July 31, 2012 Budget Workshop minutes.
5. Request approval of a Public Event Permit for a 5k Fun Run/Walk, to be held on
September 22, 2012, starting at Helen Back Café on Okaloosa Island, continuing west
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on Santa Rosa Island and returning to Helen Back Café, from 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.,
sponsored by the Okaloosa Law Enforcement Benevolent Association.
6. Request approval of a Public Event Permit for the EOD Memorial Challenge (5k
march, 300m swim, 10k run), to be held on October 28, 2012, along Range Road
from the SR 293 bypass to the back entrance of Rocky Bayou State Park, sponsored
by the Chief Petty Officers Association for the Naval School Explosive Ordnance
Disposal.
7. Request approval of a Special Event Permit to utilize a county beach area at the
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island for a cheerleading event, to be held March 23rd and
24th from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., sponsored by Worldwide Spirit Association.
8. Request approval of a Proclamation designating September 17 – 23, 2012 as
Constitution Week in Okaloosa County.
9. Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, Airport Enterprise Fund, which
reflected too much appropriations from Federal Aviation Administration for
rehabilitation of the primary runway at Destin Airport in the amount of ($2,538,958).
10. Request approval of the assignment of a grant issued to the County for rehabilitation
of the north apron at Bob Sikes Airport from the Department of Economic
Opportunity to the Florida Department of Transportation.
11. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute and submit an application
for re-authorization of the current Large Area Artificial Reef Site permit which is
about to expire.
12. Request approval of a request submitted by Honeycomb Holdings, LLC for
acceptance of approximately 195’ of roadway improvements on Ida Coon Circle into
the County’s permanent maintenance system and release of the related letter of credit.
13. Request approval to schedule a public hearing for comments related to the Water &
Sewer Department self performing construction of the Camp Rudder pump station
and force main project.
14. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Modification #7 to a grant
agreement with the Department of Economic Opportunity for an extension of time on
the Neighborhood Stabilization program.
15. Request approval for Purchasing staff to solicit quotes for purchase of roof coating
materials and supplies necessary for repairs to multiple county buildings that have
leaked during recent rains.
16. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a grant application for
submittal to the Federal Aviation Administration for funding assistance with
rehabilitating the Destin Airport runway.
17. Request approval of Task Order #2 with Zimmerman Agency for advertising services
for Tourist Development.
18. Request approval to award the bid for food and beverage services at the Emerald
Coast Convention Center to Aramark, they being the lowest bidder meeting
specifications. Bid Amount – 17% of gross revenue of food & beverage sales.
19. Request approval to install signage for the “First Purple Heart County” designation
along selected County roads in lieu of state maintained roads.
20. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Change Order #6 for
repair and painting of two additional water tanks needing rehabilitation and painting.
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21. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Revision 1 to Engineering
Task Order 53 for the 2012 Sunshine State One-Call of Florida subsurface utility
engineering services project requirements.
22. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Task Order 59, Revision
1 with Gator Boring for directional bores related to the Rocky Bayou Force Main
project.
VI. Department Business
1. Kay Godwin/Human Resources
a. Request consideration of the hiring committee’s recommendation for the position
of Tourist Development Director. District: All.
2. Paul Lawson/Corrections
a. Request consideration and staff direction concerning authorization to initiate the
hiring process for five new correctional officers to begin work in FY13 due to an
increase in the jail population. District: All.
3. Mike Stenson/Airports
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Task Order #1 with
Romjue Advertising for advertising support services through September 2012;
also authorize a Request for Qualifications and request approval of a proposed
recommendation committee to review proposals for an advertising contract.
District: All.
4. Greg Donovan/Tourist Development
a. Update concerning progress on improvements to departmental operations and
ongoing revisions to policies and procedures. District: All.
5. Elliot Kampert/Growth Management
a. Request consideration and approval of plans for Emerald Breeze Resort, a
proposed hotel property including a 152 room hotel for Phase I, a 124 room hotel
for Phase II and a 6,600 SF restaurant for Phase III, as submitted by Choctaw
Engineering on behalf of Emerald Breeze Resort Group, LLC. The property is
zoned Eglin and the FLUM designation is Eglin. The property is located on the
south side of Hwy 98, east of Waterscape Condominium on Okaloosa Island.
District: 2.
b. Request consideration and staff direction concerning the Joint Land Use Study –
Small Area Study. District: All.
6. John Hofstad/Public Works
a. Request consideration and approval of a proposed conceptual Phase I site
development plan for the remaining undeveloped 17 acres of county property on
Okaloosa Island. District: All.
b. Request consideration to schedule a public hearing September 18, 2012 for
comments related to possible revisions to the Unincorporated Parks MSTU
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Ordinance to redistribute a portion of the tax assessment revenues for funding a
stormwater utility. District: All.
c. Informational update concerning status of the Niceville Landfill remediation
requirements. District: All.
7. Jeff Littrell/Water & Sewer
a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Fort Walton Beach for sharing of responsibilities and
costs on the construction of a 1.7 mile 36” sewer force main. District: 3&4.
b. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a contract with Eglin
Air Force Base for planning and construction of two pump stations and force
mains to connect Eglin Main Base to the Arbennie Pritchett facility. District:
1,2&3.
c. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Revision 1 to
Engineering Task Order 59 for engineering design and construction services for
the Eglin Main pump station and force main project. District: 1,2&3.
d. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a contract with Eglin
Air Force Base for planning and construction of a pump station and force main to
connect Camp Rudder to the Arbennie Pritchett facility. District: 3.
VII. Old Business
1. Request Board authorization to accept Medicaid County billing retrospective final
certification pursuant to section 409.915 F.S. for the time period of November 1,
2001 through April 30, 2012. District: All.
Okaloosa County adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for
access to this meeting upon request. Please call the County Administrator’s Office at (850) 651-7515 to make a
request. For Hearing Impaired, Dial 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), and 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). Requests must be
received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order for Okaloosa County to provide the requested service.
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