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

f During discussion, the City Manager explained that when the costs of the assessments are known, Council will make a finding that it will go forth with assessment. If property owners object to the cost, Council can then decide whether or not to go ahead with the assessment. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Baggett, Dowling, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor. ii. a>>. mf.&wtQN.$t1fQ::_\ MttlG)ITl.o.8td" Mi~. RtI Mrs. Baggett moved to approve the two proposed Hazard Mitigation Grant Agreement Modifications and the proposed Disaster Relief Funding Agreement in the amount of $841, 257. 00. Further, authorize the Mayor to execute these documents in order to undertake the East Hollywood Drainage Improvement project. Mr. Tucker seconded motion. The City Manager explained the project will include new drainage, redoing the street after the drainage is installed, and if enough grant funds are left sidewalks will be installed along the north side of Hollywood. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Baggett, Dowling, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor. mMJ._ xttgOW:ftltDQDtQ: itlJi1G.ii& iDSnlBiDB tliIWUi$. The City Attorney read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH REQUESTING OKALOOSA COUNTY TO ACKNOWLEDGE HILL AVENUE AS PART OF THE COUNTY ROAD SYSTEM AND ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS COUNTY ROAD AND REPAIR IT AND PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF, Mr. Dowling moved to adopt Res. 02- 09. Mrs. Baggett seconded motion. The Public Works Director advised the City requested the County take over the maintenance of Hill Avenue in 1993 but the County took no action at that time, It is hoped that the County will acknowledge Hill Avenue as part of the county road system since the increase in traffic with the construction in 1988 of Martin Luther King Blvd. makes it a main thoroughfare. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Baggett, Dowling, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor. Ron Bolland, representing Signal Technology on Hill Avenue, advised Hill Avenue is in terrible condition and voiced his support of the resolution. rHnn$tNt. h\tnrenti~: I>>>> b.m~ Ni1 Mr. Carnathan moved to confirm the Mayor' s reappointment of Pat Thornber, 342 Holmes Blvd., to the Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority for a four-year term until February 11, 2006. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Baggett, Dowling, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor. S4 2/ 12/ 02 m@._~ 1. T:j~~~: iBl Mr. Carnathan moved to authorize the City Attorney to proceed with a quiet title action regarding a portion of Ferry Park, declaring that the City has a dedicated interest in the property, or in the alternative, is the fee simple owner its continual adverse possession of the property. Mrs. Baggett seconded motion and it by carried unanimously with Carnathan, Baggett, Dowling, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor. ilRE1g. miHrJin.t#: f. iiIj iroJlM:: Mr. Tucker moved to approve the continuing legal representation by Patricia D. Lott on legal matters relating to theCity' s issuance of debt. Dr. Pullen seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Baggett, Dowling, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor. 1''''''''''''''''''''''''' E""" iJ N$:'. .,,,,,,,,,.,, ""'" o.1VetlUSeUtR.... Councilman Dowling stated the City parking lot is landscaped and lighted and looks very nice; Councilman Tucker, as a member of the MFO, discussed the possibility of extending the pull-off lane that turns into Hurlburt Road from west to east, The advised DOT is doing a study and will bring a recommendation to the MFO at their City Manager next meeting; Councilman Anderson requested an update on construction projects at a future meeting, Memorial has arrived and everyone is invited Mayor Glover mentioned the stone for the Okaloosa County Veterans' to attend the ground breaking ceremony on March 23. i1i~& Q. li.. t.t. N~ lw~ The City Manager advised a number of minimal changes have been required to provide for omitted items for the 21 in a not to exceed amount municipal library and requested that Council approve Change Order Request Number of$ 13, 904 as recommended by the architect. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Mr. Tucker moved to approve Change Order Request Number 21 to include the following Items 1) Provide walk off mat and related concrete work as indicated at a cost 6, 8, and 9 for the municipal library: 270. 00; 3) Provide lighting of $2, 845. 00; 2) Provide access door at plumbing chase as indicated at a cost of $ inside chase indicated at a cost of $ 265. 00; 4) Provide steel bracing and support on and circuit plumbing as the awning frames as indicated at a cost of $800. 00; 5) Provide under slab electrical for book detection system the tower at a cost of $1, 505. 00; 8) Provide at a cost of $1, 900. 00; 6)Provide structural support for brick at cost of $ 4,932. 00; and 9) Provide electrical for electrical revisions per Proposal Requests #4 as indicated at a cost of $ 1, 150. 00, for a total cost of $ 13, 904. 00. Mr. Kelley lavatory sinks, toilets, etc., as indicated at a seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Baggett,Dowling, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor. The City Manager advised the City is looking into the possibility of having a cell tower company install a 200- foot which would enhance public safety communication abilities monopole at the police/ fire facility for a rental fee, discussions. Consensus of Council was for the City throughout the City, and asked for Council's direction pursue to Manager to pursue discussions with the cell tower company. 17 from 2- 5 at the auditorium. The City Manager reminded everyone of the Gospel Concert on February BQEMslI 30 p, m, There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8: APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK  CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM Date: February 12, 2002 To: Reid Silverboard, City Manager 125 Through: Missy McKim, AICP, CDS Directo.r~ J From: Len Mitchell, Planning Manager LffY^ SUBJECT: Ordinance 1464- Amend Code of Ordinances- Annexation Process BACKGROUND: The City' s New Comprehensive Plan Directions includes a policy ( G. 6. 1) that states that the City will review its current annexation process for voluntary annexations and determine if the process can be amended to ensure an efficient and smooth transition from unincorporated Okaloosa County to the City of Fort Walton Beach. The current process requires approximately 5 months, 2 hearings by the Municipal Planning Board, 3 by City Council. That does not include the additional time necessary to process amendments to the City' s land use and zoning maps, which require adoption of two more ordinances. These lengthy processes often deter persons who might otherwise consider voluntarily annexing to the city limits. For others who are seeking immediate relief from failing water wells or septic tanks, the protracted time period causes unnecessary delays. The process for amending the City' s Code regarding annexation is by adoption of an ordinance. Staff has drafted an amendment to the City Code of Ordinances where the current process is found, Chapter 2, Section 2- 5. Annexation requests. The draft amendment presented in Ordinance 1464 shortens the current process to the minimum required by General Law ( Chapter 171, Florida Statutes), while maintaining the process and procedures for scrutiny available in the current code. The Municipal Planning Board held a public hearing on February 7, 2002 on the proposed Ordinance ( draft 1- 29-02). There was no public comment. The City Attorney' s Office provided a written recommendation to the Board with several changes to the form of the ordinance. The Municipal Planning Board voted 5- 0 to P H- 2. forward Ordinance 1464 to City Council with the changes recommended by the City Attorney. ( Lambert and Gercak were absent). Staff made the changes suggested and they appear in Ordinance 1464 ( Draft 2- 8-02), attached. The City Attorney' s Office reviewed the changes and concurred in their February 11, 2002 Memorandum, also attached. DISCUSSION: The staff has drafted ordinance 1464 with the intent of devising a process that meets the requirements of General Law and removes the City' s preliminary annexation process. The latter adds at least seven ( 7) weeks to the overall annexation process. Staff believes that the same oversight can be accomplished concurrently with the development of the usual staff reports necessary to process an annexing ordinance, and ordinances which designate a FLUM category and zone the newly annexed property, without the need for the present preliminary process. Much of the current language in Section 2-5 is administrative procedure that should be put in place as administrative policy. Section III. of Ordinance 1464 includes the language proposed to be inserted in lieu of the current language. The Ordinance proposes seven ( 7) sub- sections entitled purpose, application, staff review and