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

as property that is vacant, under-utilized, or geographically challenged; getting started with a Brownfield program; and developing the program. Ms. Absher stated that the City- owned parcels within the City's Commerce and Technology Park would be perfectly suited for designation as a Brownfield; to do so would make the properties eligible for many advantages and incentives for the City and the prospective purchaser. She noted that Federal Express ( FedX) would like to expand their business in the Commerce and Technology Park, and cited an interest in the 1. 5 acres adjacent to their property at 100 Hill Avenue. Ms. Absher stated this site has particular challenges for redevelopment, including an isolated wetland and Class III landfill. Council questioned what disadvantages, if any, there are in a Brownfield designation. Ms Absher replied the possibility of a stigma of contamination on the properties being designated, and there could be a cost involved to the City. Further discussion included other properties within the City that could be designated a Brownfield, including the entire Commerce and Technology Park and the Germany Terrace location since it is underutilized. 196 Council Workshop 2- 27- 07 BROWNFIELD DESIGNATION ( CO NT) Since a property that is designated a Brownfield makes a property more marketable, Ms. Absher recommended that the City pursue a Brownfield designation for the 11. 5 acres located near 100 Hill Avenue, and that the City dedicate staff time and other resources as needed to facilitate the designation, and to work closely with FedX or other interested parties in pursuing incentives if they choose to purchase the property from the City. Council questioned what the cost would be for the City to pursue the Brownfield designation. The City Manager responded an outside consultant would need to be hired to assist in the designation process, and that cost would be well within her purchasing authority. She advised if she received a consensus from Council to move forward, Staff will work the issue and return with a cost and other information. Consensus of Council was for the City to pursue a Brownfield designation for the 11. 5 acres located near 100 Hill Avenue, and that the City dedicate staff time and other resources as needed to facilitate a Brownfield designation at this location, and to work closely with FedX or other interested parties in pursuing incentives if they choose to purchase the property from the City. APPRAISALS FOR PROPERTY AT 1958 LEWIS TURNER BLVD. Mr. Hartwell discussed his concern in reference to the possible loss of ad valorem taxes proposed by the Governor, and advised the City begin to consider what plans need to be taken regarding the remaining 26 acres of property it owns at Lewis Turner Blvd. Mr. Hartwell advised that the City purchased the property for $4 million, and that two appraisals were done; the first appraisal being $ 14 million and the second being $ 11 million. He stated his feeling that the property is a nest egg for the City and if it were sold, the property would provide a way to offset potential loss of ad valorem taxes. The Mayor stated that because there is a bond as part of the agreement for the remaining property, it is has to be for public purpose until the bond is settled. The City Manager stated she believes that is a five- year stipulation, but that is something that could be worked out if Council decides to sell the property. Discussion ensued regarding the need for a master plan proposed for the property, since it was voted down by Council in the fall. The City Manager advised part of the process of the master plan is to gain public feedback, but feedback could be obtained through regularly scheduled Council workshops. Mr. Minich stated his feeling that since Council voted to reinstate the lease with the Fair Association and voted not to do a master plan, Council should move forward with what has been voted on. Mr. Hartwell noted that at that time Council did not have fair market appraisal of the property and that the City should consider options since the worth of the property is now known. Further discussion included that the City is in excellent financial shape and that in the event of an emergency the City can borrow against the property. The Mayor asked for public input. Virgil Miller, 26 Chelsea Drive, and candidate for Council, commended Council for the purchase and also feels the property is money in the bank for the City. There was no more public input.  197 i,;.' Council Workshop 2- 27 -07 i, ~ APPRAISALS FOR PROPERTY ( CO NT) Mr. Tucker stated his feeling the City should consider selling the property in the future and bring it onto the tax rolls. The Mayor reiterated this topic was for discussion purposes to obtain Council' s thoughts regarding any future actions. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjoumed at 6: 30 p. m. J APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK Ive J  MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 27, 2007 INTRODUCTION A regularmeeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was held on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at 7: 00 p. m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Mike Anderson Councilmen: Mike Holmes, William 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 Attorney; Department Directors and Media. CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. He requested anyone who wished to address Council to approach the podium after being recognized, then state his or her name and address for the record. INVOCATION Associate Pastor Freddie Davis, Beulah First Baptist Church, led in the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Youth from Beulah First Baptist Church led in the Pledge of Allegiance. STUDENT ACE AWARD The Mayor presented the Student Ace Award to San deep Singh of Fort Walton Beach High School. PROCLAMATION- FORT WALTON BEACH CHEERLEADERS The Mayor presented a proclamation to the Fort Walton Beach High School Viking Cheerleaders for placing first in their division at the Cheersport National Competition in Atlanta, Georgia. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Campbell moved to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the Council Workshop of February 13, 2007, and the Regular Council Meeting of February 13, 2007. TON PICKUP TRUCK- ORVILLE BECKFORD FORD To purchase one ( 1) %- Ton Heavy Duty Pickup Truck, Extended Cab, 4x2, under the provisions of the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract from Orville Beckford Ford, Milton, Florida, for a total cost of $24, 996. 00. COMPACT PICKUP TRUCK- ORVILLE BECKFORD FORD To purchase one ( 1) Compact Pickup Truck under the provisions of the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract from Orville Beckford Ford, Milton, Florida, for a total cost of $ 12, 177. 00. f~\'98 02- 27- 07 CAB AND CHASSIS- ORVILLE BECKFORD FORD To purchase one ( 1) one-ton Cab and Chassis ( Dump Truck) under the provisions of the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract from Orville Beckford Ford, Milton, Florida, for a total cost of 34, 911. 00. RFP 07- 109- FUEL SYSTEM REPLACEMENT, GOLF CLUB To award bid RFP 07- 109 Replace Fuel System at the Golf Club, to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder, Wiregrass Petroleum of Dothan, AL for a total cost of $46, 994. 65. NORTHWEST FLORIDA FAIR UPDATE To update the Northwest Florida Fair Association 2007 Operations Plan, to include a Job Fair held by the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network and the Pinnacle Foundation on March 27, 2007. GRANT OF EASEMENT- HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, 15 BOBOLINK Acceptance of a Grant of Easement from Habitat for Humanity of Okaloosa County, for a storm drainage easement on their property at 15 Bobolink Street NE. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA~ ORD. 1716, DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC SITES The City Attorney read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; AMENDING SECTION 12. 100. 01 ENTITLED DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC SITES AND STRUCTURES, VOLUME IV, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY PROVIDING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF EXEMPTIONS FROM REQUIREMENTS TO MEET CERTAIN BUILDING REGULATIONS IN ORDER TO BE DESIGNATED A HISTORIC SITE OR BUILDING; RESOLVING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Patterson moved to adopt Ord. 1716 on second reading. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. REGULAR AGENDA- OCDC REQUEST FOR " TRANSITION VILLAGE" Consideration of a request from Okaloosa County Development Center ( OCDC) requesting a letter of support of their concept to reconstruct " Transition Village" and agreement to waive the related development fees including the CRA Site Plan Review fees, water and sewer tap fees and building permits fees for the redevelopment of 7, 11 and 13 Bobolink Street. Mike Kent, director and an officer of aCDC, discussed the plans to build a " Transition Village" ~ on the north side of Bobolink that will be available to homeless women and children for up to 6 I', months, and an intermediate apartment complex on the south side of Bobolink for the residents of the Village to move into prior to moving to market rate units. Mr. Kent advised that various funding sources will be used to make this plan a reality, and as aCDC moves forward in submitting the various applications, the City' s support is essential. The City Manager advised that OCDC will be applying for competitive grants for the project, and that Council is being asked to provide a letter of support to OCOC for their grant application, as well as the waiver of tap fees and permit fees for the redevelopment of the project.  1: B9 02- 27- 07 OCDC REQUEST ( CaNT) The Mayor asked for public input. There was none. Council was advised the cost to the City to waive the various fees would be $ 3, 000 or more, and expressed their support of this project. Mr. Holmes moved that the City provide a letter of