Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 03-13-2007 regular agenda — reading text

IIls! lJ aTYOFFORT WALTON BEACH City Council Agenda - March 13, 2007 - 7: 00 P.M. City Council Chambers 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Pastor Jeff Rouff, Living Hope Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Youth from Living Hope Church RECOGNITION: Proclamation: Ray Sansom Proclamation: Alger Biello SPECIAL GUEST: Representative Ray Sansom CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the minutes of the Council Workshop of February 27, 2007, and the Regular Council Meeting of February 27, 2007. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup). 2. Pursuant to City of Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances, Volume II, Chapter 4, Section 4. 01, Paragraph 4. 01. 025 and the Purchasing Policies and Procedures, request authorization to purchase one ( 1) % Ton Pickup Truck 4 x 2 under the provisions of the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract from Orville Beckford Ford, Milton, Florida, for a total cost of $15, 460. 00 as outlined in the attached tabulation. If approved sufficient funding is available in the General Fund ( 001- 1250- 541- 6404). ( Public Works Director) See Backup). 3. Pursuant to City of Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances, Volume II, Chapter 4, Section 4. 01,Paragraph 4. 01. 025 and the Purchasing Policies and Procedures, request authorization to award Bid No. 07- 108, Purchase of One Dry- Pit Submersible Pump, to the sole responsive, responsible bidder, Hydra Service, Inc., Robertsdale, Alabama, for the bid amount of $ 59, 237. 50, including optional spare parts. If approved sufficient funding is available in the Utilities Fund ( 401- 5423- 535- 6997). ( Utilities Director) ( See Backup ). 4. Consideration of a request to update the Northwest Florida Fair Association 2007 Operations Plan, to include a " Cash in the Nursery" rummage sale on March 23, 2007. CD 2007- 03) ( City Manager) ( See Backup) QUASIJ-UDICAL AGENDA 5. Consideration of a request for Final Plat Approval for Lapee Subdivision, located at 149- 151 Rainbow Drive NW. The applicant is requesting that the existing developed parcel be split into two lots, Lot 1 and Lot 2, for the purpose of transfer of ownership for development. Requested by Merle Thumma and Dowco One of Florida, Agents for Betty Jean Godwin, owner. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup). Municipal Planning Board recommendation: Approval ( 6- 0) ( 3/ 1/ 07) 6. Consideration of a request for Final Plat Approval for Crewilla III Subdivision, located at 240 Crewilla Drive NW. Requested by Robert Killingsworth, Agent for Philip L.Williams Trustee for Marvin C. Williams Trust, owner. The applicant is requesting that the existing developed parcel be split into two lots, Lot 1 and Lot 2, for the purpose of transfer of ownership for development. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup). Municipal Planning Board recommendation: Approval ( 6- 0) ( 3/ 1/ 07) REGULAR AGENDA 7. General Public on matters of City Business not otherwise on the agenda. 8. Consideration of entering into an Interlocal Agreement with Okaloosa County transferring the interest of 16.3 acres of property located at 1958 Lewis Turner Blvd., from the City of Fort Walton Beach to Okaloosa County, at the purchase price of 2, 000, 000, subject to the conditions, covenants, and terms outlined herein. Further, if approved authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to authorize the necessary documents. CD 2006- 04) ( City Manager) ( See Backup). 9. Consideration of waiver of formal bidding process and authorize the City Manager to executean engagement letter with O' Sullivan Creel, entering into a three- year agreement to perform annual auditing services for the City of Fort Walton Beach for fiscal years ending 2006, 2007 and 2008 at the amounts outlined in the backup report. ( CD 2007- 04) ( Finance Director) ( See Backup) 10. Consideration of adoption of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Strategic Plan 2007. ( CD 2007- 01) ( City Manager) ( See Backup) 11. Consideration of certifying municipal election results for March 13, 2007 and authorize City Council to execute the necessary documents. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup). 12. Mayor/ Council Announcements. 13. City Manager Announcements. ADJOURN Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (FS286.0105). The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call City Clerk Helen Spencer at 850-833- 9509 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired dial the City Hall TDD # 850- 833-9925 or 1- 800-955- 8771 ( TDD) or 1- 800- 955-8770 ( Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to allow the City time to provide requested service.  City of Fort Walton Beach ) 1 Am.ertca/ yM~ 13~ t/ itbt3~ CLAMA TI&N P!l& WHEREAS, Alger F. Biello served the City of Fort Walton Beach well since February 1998, as a Cart/Range Attendant; and WHEREAS, the performance of his duties and responsibilities were always marked by dedication, compassion, and dependability; and WHEREAS, he has made numerous contributions through long hours of dedicated work and a volunteer attitude made evident by his willing assistance at tournaments and other events, during hurricanes, weekends; and WHEREAS, during his 9 years of service he has reached a number of milestones with the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club, adapting easily and cheerfully during a period of great development and change; and WHEREAS, Alger Biello has chosen to retire from service at the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club, effective March 15, 2007, and has said that he will devote his retirement years to spending time with his family in Cleveland, Ohio. NOW, THEREFORE, I Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do wish to state publicly that Alger Biello will be missed, both professionally and personally, and I hereby extend our best wishes to ALGER F. B/ ELLO IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 13th day of March 2007. ikh<~ MIKE ANDERSON, MA YOR  WHEREAS, Ray Sansom began his political career in Okaloosa County, being elected to the Okaloosa County Commission in 1992; and was voted Chairman of the Commission his first and year, being the youngest Chairman to serve on the Commission in Okaloosa County' s history; WHEREAS, Ray served as Chairman of the Okaloosa County Commission for years 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1998; and was re- elected without opposition in 1996; and WHEREAS, Ray was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in November of 2002 and re- elected without opposition in 2004 and 2006; and WHEREAS, Ray has been selected by his colleagues to serve as Florida' s Speaker of the House in November 2008- 2010; and WHEREAS, Ray will be the first legislator from Okaloosa County to serve as Speaker of the House; and WHEREAS, Ray continues to promote the needs and interest of Fort Walton Beach and those of Northwest Florida, while holding true to his basic values; and WHEREAS, Ray has been instrumental in assisting the City of Fort Walton Beach in securing over $ 250, 000 in State grant funds for the City Hall Athletic Complex and Liza Jackson park improvements. NOW THEREFORE, I Mike Anderson, by the virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby proclaim that we are enormously proud of of the City RAY SANSOM and all that he has accomplished, and wish him continued success as he takes on his new leadership role in the Florida House of Representatives; and call on all the citizens to join me in recognizing and commending Ray for his efforts on behalf of the residents of Okaloosa County. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida to be affixed this 13th day of March, 2007. MIKE ANDERSON, MA YOR  CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 13, 2007 Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes: Workshop Meeting of February 27, 2007 Regular Meeting of February 27, 2007 City Clerk) Council Action 1st 2nd Vote: Agenda Item Number: CA- 1  1"9'5 MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 27; 2007 INTRODUCTION A Council Workshop Me~ ting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 5: 30 p. m. wth the following members present: Councilmen: Mike Holmes, Bill Patterson, Bob Campbell, Jim Tucker, Dr. Wayne Pullen, Jim Hartwell, and Mike Minich ' Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Lisa Absher, Finance Director; Toni Craig, City Attomey; and Department Directors CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance. BROWNFIELD DESIGNATION- HILL AVENUE PROPERTY Lisa Absher, Finance Director, described the Department of Environmental Protection' s ( DEP) Brownfield program and discussed how the designation can assist local government's economic development activities and rehabilitate under-utilized or vacant properties back into use and onto the tax roll. Ms. Absher described a " Brownfield" as any property where the expansion, redevelopment or reuse is complicated by actual or perceived contamination. A property with this designation is eligible for incentives, grants, tax credits and other advantageous programs available through the State and Federal Government. Ms. Absher explained that it is possible to have a property without any real contamination be declared a Brownfield, as in some cases only a perception of exposure or contamination is necessary, and cited a property' s proximity to Hurlburt Field or other military facility as enough to enable the Brownfield designation. Discussion included visualizing a Brownfield