Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 02-26-02 regular Council agenda — reading text

Occupancy, and shall provide guarantees for continued prior to the issuance of a Certificate maintenance of all common areas. Mr. Tucker seconded motion. an easement for parking since the parking spaces are on Council received clarification that the applicant providing is for the general public to use, as well as the patrons and hisproperty, and the City is requiring those spaces be open occupants of the project.  51 2/ 12/ 02 i~v...~-. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Baggett, Dowling, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor. . Qt$.~} W~. JcilfnEI!Ae,J Consideration of an Agreement between the City of Fort Walton Beach and the Housing Authority to provide a 45, 000 grant to the Housing Authority to design and construct the Gennany Terrace Cul- de- Sac Project. The CDS Director explained a cul- de- sac is needed at the end of Methodist for several reasons, including concern from the Police Department about the use of Methodist as a by-pass for Carson Drive and an escape route for violators being chased by the police. Also, the Housing Authority, who has approved the project, is doing a number of improvements to the neighborhood to make it a better place to live, The CDS Director further explained the agreement provides that the City will be the overseer of the project, while the Housing Authority will be responsible for the contracting and bidding of the project. Mrs. Baggett moved to authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement with the Fort Walton Beach not to exceed $ 45,000. 00. Mr. Housing Authority for the Germany Terrace Cul- de- Sac Project in an amount Tucker seconded motion. Gail Sansbury, Executive Director of the Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority, reported she has had positive input regarding the cul-de- sac from residents residing in the neighborhood. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Baggett, Dowling, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor. mtNItf" Qaja1t1f:! tijSj@ID..~ d: EAmm.~. smI w. mN!! The City Attorney read the resolution by title only. I A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, TO SUBMJT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT PROGRAM AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO FORT WALTON LANDING PARK; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Anderson moved to adopt Res. 02- 10. Mr. Kelley seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Baggett, Dowling, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor. 41!:~; tnlufint1( jm; liVE&nIMnl NE, Code Enforcement Case # 00-622. Request authorization of the release of lien at 55 Mallard Avenue, The CDS Director explained the owner of the property at 55 Mallard Avenue, NE is elderly with deteriorating She health, and Mr, Edwin Thomas, the owners' grandson, has expressed a commitment to maintaining the property. advised the fine has accrued to $ 27, 100 and with the costs of the nuisance abatement, the total due is $ 28, 315, but March 5, 2002, be accepted. requested that a settlement offer of $2, 000 to be paid by Mr. Thomas by The City Attorney advised he has received a deposit from Mr. Thomas, Mr. Tucker moved to accept the settlement offer of $2, 000. 00 to be paid by Mr. Thomas by March 5, 2002. Mrs. Baggettseconded motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Baggett, Dowling, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor. ij1ttiMl1_ m:: mIN!t itUtl' ftD1m!~. lttdllfJOt&_ t.1 nIM$. Award Bid 0#2- 106, Residential Rehabilitation, to the lowest, responsive responsible bidder, Ponderosa Builders, for repair work to the residence at 22 Tupelo Avenue, SE, The CDS Director noted this residential rehabilitation will occur in the CRA District and CRA ftmds will be used, Discussion included explanation that homeowners must qualify from an income level for residential rehabilitation; that the home is able tobe ' rehabilitated; and that there is a requirement that owners furnish a copy of the title, 52 2/12/ 02 mU*ibt~ EtI~ i~~~_ ttwi..IJ Mr. Tucker moved to award Bid # 02- 106, Residential Rehabilitation, to the lowest, responsive responsible bidder, Ponderosa Builders, for repair work to the residence at 22 Tupelo Avenue, SE. Dr. Pullen seconded motion. Mr. Carnathan announced a conflict of interest as his brother-in-law is the owner of Ponderosa Builders and would abstain from the vote. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Baggett, Dowling, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor (Carnathan abstained). im~~ tdU.~ 1:> _ ijJ.fjmW4.fi$. mB.nt. JiM' il.~~~~~$. l\ Mrs. Baggett moved to award Bid # 02- 106, Residential Rehabilitation of 354 Gardner Drive, to the lowest, responsive responsiblebidder, Ponderosa Builders, in the amount of $ 7, 215. 40. Mr. Dowling seconded motion. Mr. Carnathan announced a conflict of interest as his brother- in-law is the owner of Ponderosa Builders and would abstain from the vote, The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Baggett, Dowling, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor ( Carnathan abstained). mJJ.Jf. l. 1mm.~\:_~~ ttn;_~~ k_ JU~1 Mrs. Baggett moved to award Bid # 02- 106, Residential Rehabilitation of 112 Third Avenue, to the lowest, bidder, Ponderosa Builders, in the amount of $ 16, 260.00. Mr. Tucker seconded responsive responsible motion. Ponderosa Builders and would Mr, Carnathan announced a conflict of interest as his brother-in-law is the owner of abstain from the vote. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Baggett, Dowling, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor (Carnathan abstained). MJitQDN41tmNWQ_ lun.tmg N_:~ tt. MltnDIN. It.. J. t& D.I and Preparedness Mr. Tucker moved to authorize the City Manager to execute the Emergency Management in the amount of $14, 825. 00, and to authorize the City' s cash match for the project Grant application package in the amount of $ 29, 647.00, to address security issues in the water and sewer system. Mr. Anderson Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Baggett, Dowling, Anderson in favor. DJftD>> NJi l aOVAJ$.$. A. UUg1lt OPIIJ.ffI the Florida Communities Trust as part of the City' s Management Request Master Site Plan approval for submittal to Plan for the Sound Property. estate transaction and final disbursement The Parks and Recreation Director explained that prior to closing the real of the award funds by the Florida Communities Trust ( FCT) for the Sound property, the City must prepare a project of the site, and a management plan that sets forth how plan that includes a purchase agreement for acquisition project He advised the will be project completed in three phases, beginning in fiscal year 02/ 03 the site will be managed. 369, 700 and with the 50% matching grant and completing in fiscal year 05/ 06. The total cost of the project will be $ for the city would be $ 184, 000 spread over the three- year phase. funding the total cost to fund the $ 184,000 and that includes some Council received clarification that additional grants could be applied for in-kind services, and that once the plan is submitted and work begins, the City could ask for extensions needed, Mrs. Baggett moved to approve the master site plan improvements for submittal to the Florida Communities Mr. Carnathan seconded motion. Trust as part of the City' s Management Plan for the Sound Property. it could be discussed during the upcoming Discussion included using CRA funds to improve the property and that budget process.  53 2/ 12/ 02 liip_:: mio.'~~ Q1t. jfIQPiB.: 1i.~ 1I The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Baggett, Dowling, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor. iiI:As_ I<< iIWe~' a. N. s.s~jm.$.\ Mr. Tucker moved to initiate a special assessment process for water and sanitary sewer improvements on Stokes Avenue, and a special assessment process for drainage and street improvements on Stokes Avenue in the City of Fort Walton Beach. Mr. Kelley seconded motion. The Public Works Director explained that in order to do the utility work, the City will have to excavate and remove the existing asphalt, which does not conform to the City's street standards, and replace it with a conforming asphalt.