Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2026-08 Making Appointments to OKCO AHAC — reading text

RESOLUTION 2026- 8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE OKALOOSA COUNTY/ CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Okaloosa County/City of Fort Walton Beach Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (hereinafter the " Advisory Committee" was established by the City and the County in the 1990s via Ordinance, Resolution and Interlocal Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Advisory Committee was established to jointly address the provisions of affordable housing within the jurisdiction of the City and County; and WHEREAS, the Advisory Committee is comprised of eleven ( 11) members, and by law the members are required to fill the following positions: 1) Residential Homebuilder; 2) Mortgage Banker; 3) Representative for Labor engaged in homebuilding; 4) Advocate for low income persons; 5) For Profit Affordable Housing Provider; 6) Non -Profit Affordable Housing Provider; 7) Real Estate Professionals; 8) Local Citizen; 9) Representative for Employers; 10) Representative for Essential Service Personnel; and 11) Local Planning Agency Member; and WHEREAS, currently the advisory committee has one ( 1) vacant position to be filled. County staff has reached out to the community and there is an individual who are willing to fill the vacant position; and WHEREAS, the advisory committee has two (2) positions up for reappointment of which all have accepted reappointment; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Okaloosa County Code of Ordinance, Chapter 11. 5, Art. III, Section 11. 5- 60, the appointment of positions must be done by mutual approval by the County and City both by Resolution; and WHEREAS, the County has now reached out to the City and requested approval by resolution of members to the Advisory Committee. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein. Section 2. Appointment of Members. The Council hereby appoints the following individuals to the Okaloosa County/City of Fort Walton Beach Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, for a term of three years.  RESOLUTION 2026- 8 Name Role on AHAC per Ch. 420, Florida Statutes Reappointments 1. Bonnie Barlow Citizen who resides within the jurisdiction 2. Ben Merrell Elected Official, City of FWB New Appointments 1. Robert Arnold Resident who represents employers in Okaloosa County Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption by City Council and signature of the Mayor. Adopted: It D r i a r.10. L- to Nic Ate , Mayor Attest: Approved as to a al 1 and sufficiency for the City of o W Beach, only. S Kimy.Barnes, City Clerk Jeffrey L. ttorney