Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 03-09-2004 — reading text

REGULAR AGENDA CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH MARCH 9, 2004. . . 7: 00 P. M. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the minutes of the Council Workshop of February 17, 2004; the Executive Session of February 19, 2004; and the Regular Council Meeting of February 24, 2004. ( City Clerk) (See Backup). 2. Consideration of a request to reorder storm sewer pipe replacement project pnonnes to protect the City' s infrastructure and accommodate proposed development by the Lee Kia auto dealership located on US 98 by proceeding with Phase I of the Honeytree Lane storm sewer pipe replacement project as outlined in the backup report. If approved, sufficient funding is available for the request. (Public Works Director) ( See Backup). 3. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 2- 266, Purchasing Policies and Procedures, Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances, Roof Replacement to the lowest responsive, request authorization to award Bid # 04- 110, Docie Bass Center responsible bidder, Bel-Mac RoofIng of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, in the total amount of $95, 250 for labor and materials as outlined in the attached bid tabulation. If approved, sufficient funds are available. ( Parks and Recreation Director) ( See Backup). 4. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 2- 266, Purchasing Policies and Procedures, Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances, requestauthorization to award the request for proposals for engineering services for the Eglin Parkway Lighting the City Manager to Project to Schmidt Dell Associates for an amount not to exceed $ 53, 829 for Phase I and authorize execute the contract and approve change orders not to exceed 5% of the project cost. If approved, sufficient funds are available in the CRA Fund for this request. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup). PUBLIC HEARING 5. Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; providing for authority; amending Chapter 20. Land Development Code, Article III. Zoning, Division 1. Generally, Section 20- 301. DefInitions, to delete the deftnition for nonconforming use, amend the defmition for lot of record, and add defmition for characteristics of use and nonconformity; and amending Division 2. Administration and Enforcement, Subdivision III. Nonconforming Uses; Adopting a uses,by repealing Division 2. Administration and Enforcement, Subdivision III. Nonconforming new Subdivision III.Nonconformities; providing for repeal of conflicting provisions; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. ( Second Reading) ( CDS Director) ( See Backup). Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval 6- 0 ( 02/ 05/ 04) 6. Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, relating to the rezoning of certain property within the City of Fort Walton Beach located at 119 Saint Mary Avenue SW; providing for authority; providing for District to CF ftndings of fact; providing for property to be rezoned from R- 1A ( Single Family Dwelling) District; for a zoning map amendment; providing for repeal of any conflicting Community Facilities) providing provisions; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. ( Quasi- Judicial) ( Second Reading) ( CDS Director) ( See Backup). Municipal Planning Board Recommendation: Approval 6- 0 ( 02/ 05/ 04) REGULAR AGENDA 7. General Public ( on items of City business). with the City of 8. Consideration of a request from Okaloosa County School Board to enter into a consent agreement Fort Walton Beach, to not exercise its rights of reverter and to lease a portion ofland deeded by the City, as described in Attachment A as outlined in the backup report, to Okaloosa School Board Leasing Corporation, a not- for proftt corporation created for the sole purpose to facilitate ftnancing of certain improvements for public education and then to assign this lease ( as collateral) to the Bank of New York as Trustee for the ftnancing of this issue until the ftnancing is paid off. ( City Attorney) ( City Manager) ( See Backup).  9. Consideration of a request from Mr. Dan Cobbs, Chief Executive Officer of Bridgeway, Inc., for a Resolution of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida ( the " City"), approving a reduction of the rate of interest on its First Mortgage Revenue Bonds ( Bridgeway Center, Inc. Project) Series 1998 ( the " Bonds") and other related matters. In addition authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents. ( City Manager) ( City Attorney) ( See Backup). 10. Consideration of a Resolution of the City of Fort Walton Beach amending the Golf Club section of the Comprehensive Fee Schedule, and providing for an effective date and authorizing the implementation of the new county membership program as outlined in the backup report. ( Finance Director) ( Golf Club Administrator) ( See Backup). 11. Request City Council authorization to take all necessary steps to implement Downtown Parking Improvement Strategy 2 - Enforcement (1-4), Parking Promotion (1 and 2) Pedestrian Amenities ( 1- 3), Signing ( 1- 3) and Traffic Operation (1) as outlined in the backup report. ( CDS Director) ( See Backup). 12. Request of Municipal Planning Board Chairman Dick Gercak to present subjects from the Municipal Planning Board Meeting. ( Backup Forthcoming). 13. Consideration of nominations to the Florida League of Cities " Florida Cities of Excellence Awards" Program as follows: ( City Manager ( See Backup). a. Resolution of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, supporting the nomination of Mayor Glenda Glover as Mayor of the Year" in the Florida Cities of Excellence A ward Program. b. Resolution of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, supporting the nomination of Larry McDonald as Employee of the Year" in the Florida Cities of Excellence Award Program. c. Resolution of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, supporting the nomination of the Sound Park for " City Spirit A ward" in the Florida Cities of Excellence A ward Program. 14. Consideration of a request to authorize the City Manager to execute contract amendments to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Walton Beach and IAFF, Local 2601. If approved, sufficient funds are available. 15. Consideration of Council appointment to the CRA Board of Commissioners. ( City Clerk) (See Backup). 16. Consideration of Council appointment to the Vision Plan Stewardship Committee. ( City Clerk) ( See Backup). 17. Mayor/ Council Announcements. 18. 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. 01 05). 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 A Jtnertca/ r MO;JC8eaur' t/ id'8~ f' y'"''): PROCLAMA rION WHEREAS, in 1984 a company called Manufacturing Technology, Inc. was formed with two people and 400 square feet of operating space; and WHEREAS, celebrating twenty years of age, the company has 450 employees and over 130, 000 square feet of facilities in locations in Fort Walton Beach' s Commerce and Technology Park, and in Georgia, New Jersey, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, Texas, Utah and California; and Paul Hsu the need for sophisticated aerospace and defense WHEREAS, in 1984, Dr. recognized electronics systems; and WHEREAS, today, MTI supplies electronics hardware for the F- 15, F- 16, FJA- 18, F- 22, C- H, T- 45 and AV- 8 and aircraft, M1A1 and M1A2 Army tanks, and the AMRAAM, Harpoon, Maverick and AIM- 9 missile systems; WHEREAS, Dr. Hsu has spent considerable time with local, regional and national business, and Mentor- Protege Program and community and civic organizations. His leadership in the Department of Defense as a member of the Boeing Supplier Advisory Council has expanded opportunities for many other small businesses, and MTI has also been noted for its joint venture with the Poarch Creek Indians in Atmore, Alabama; and WHEREAS, MTI has achieved such awards as the prestigious U. S. Government National Small Business Florida Governor' s Prime Contractor of the Year; U. S. SBA' s Small Business Person of the Year; the State of Award for Excellence; the Department of