Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 03-24-15--regular — reading text

err_ i .. i. 7 Regular Meeting Minutes March 24, 2015 APPOINTMENTS None. Approval of Sales Contract Terms for City-Owned Property at Hollywood Boulevard NW & Memorial Parkway NW NBI Properties, Inc., the City' s Real Estate Consultant, recommends City Council approval of the terms of a sales contract ( with one revision) with Florida Coastal Life, Inc. for the purchase of City- owned property at the corner of Hollywood Boulevard NW& Memorial Parkway NW. The City Manager advised that NBI Properties received an offer in the amount of$850,000 from Florida Coastal Life Inc to develop the property at the corner of Hollywood Blvd NW and Memorial Parkway NW as a senior living community. Although other offers were received, NBI has recommended this offer be considered and has developed a sales contract to present to the Council. The City Manager discussed some of the terms of the contract, including upon approval, the Buyer begins a 120- day due diligence period. Also, the Buyer has agreed to pay ad valorem taxes annually on the property and will not seek tax exemption based upon a religious or non- profit entity owning the property for its use as a senior living community. The City Manager reported an agreement has been reached whereby the Buyer will have 36 months to develop the property with a 5% discount and will pay all closing costs associated with any buyback. The recommendation is for approval of the sales contract with the aforementioned amendment to the contract. Council requested information on Florida Coastal Life. Ben Anderson, speaking on behalf of the First United Methodist Church of Fort Walton, advised the company was formed as a corporation separate from the church to purchase property. Mr. Anderson continued they are working with a group that is serving as a general developer for the project with the purpose of creating an assisted living facility. Mr. Anderson stated the intent is to remain in an ownership/ participation position when the project is completed. The vote on the motion to approve the terms of the proposed sales contract to Florida Coastal Life Inc for property located at the corner of Hollywood Blvd NW and Memorial Parkway NW, as amended to include 36 months and a 5% discount on the buyback purchase price, carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: : joyce.gossom,•Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Holmes, Jamieson, Rigdon;:Rynearson. Discussion of Curbside Automated Recycling Pilot Program Tim Bolduc, Engineering/ Utilities Director, informed that the curbside recycling pilot program that began October 1, 2014, on has proven to be very successful in the neighborhoods participating in the program. He noted that during the pilot program, approximately 190 tons of waste was diverted from the landfill with a cost savings of over $9, 000. 00. City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 5 Printed 3/ 25/ 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes March 24, 2015 Mr. Bolduc discussed the abrupt closure of the City's contracted disposal firm due to flooding and the need to locate a new recycling facility to process the City' s recyclable material. He noted that Allied Waste agreed to handle the City's recyclables and with the completion of the program, they have submitted a proposal to amend the contract on a temporary basis if the program moves forward. Therefore, Staff is recommending Council approval of the proposal from Allied Waste; approval of the proposed phased implementation plan for the citywide rollout of the recycling program; and approval to purchase the 95- gallon recycling containers for the not-to-exceed amount of 80, 500. 00 via piggybacking off of a City of Deerfield Beach contract. p Rory Cassidy, Republic Services, parent company of Allied Waste, stated working with the City staff has been a pleasure and to let him know of any questions or concerns. Nathan Kelly, Fliva Avenue, expressed concern over the proposed contract with Allied Waste. The vote on the motion to approve Staffs recommendations carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED,[ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amy.Jamieson, Council-Seat 5 SECONDER: -joyce gossom, Council_Seat 2 AYES: Griggs,. gossom;°Mead; Holmes, Jamieson;:"Rigdon, Rynearson, Approval of CRA Grant Funding for 214 Miracle Strip Parkway SE Mr. Bolduc advised the property owner oat 214 Miracle Strip Parkway SE submitted a grant application through the CRA Matching Facade Grant Program, the Matching Streetscape Grant Program, and the CRA Nuisance Program for repairs and improvements to his existing commercial business. The total estimated costs for the facade and grant applications are $ 49, 949 and includes new storefront doors, exterior painting, new signage, and an outdoor deck with decorative fencing. The total estimated cost for exterior repairs submitted with the Nuisance Abatement Grant is 16, 665 and includes wood repairs, damaged door and window replacement, and painting. ii The vote on the motion to approve the CRA Matching Facade Grant, CRA Matching Streetscape Grant, and CRA Nuisance Abatement Grant award for 214 Miracle Strip Parkway for a not- to- exceed amount of$ 41, 304.50 carried unanimously. RESULT APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amy Jamieson,,Council4Seat 5 SECONDER oyce gossom,,Council Seat 2° AYES: ,` Griggs, gossom Mead, Holmes, Jamieson, Rigdon, Rynearson NWFLC 2015 Awards Notification The City Manager advises that each year the Northwest Florida League of Cities presents awards at their summer dinner which will be held on May 8, 2015, in Sandestin. The awards are in the categories of Municipal Official of the Year, Community of Excellence, Legislator of the Year, and Corporate Member of the Year. City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 6 Printed 3/ 25/2015 i I 11  Regular Meeting Minutes March 24, 2015 The City Manager recommended that the City's new Recreation Complex be nominated for the Community of Excellence of Year Award. There were no other recommendations. The Mayor nominated Mr. Rynearson as Municipal Official of the Year. There were no other nominations. Mr. Griggs nominated Matt Gaetz for Legislator of the Year. There were no other nominations. The City Manager advised the nomination packages will be written and submitted by the April 17, 2015 deadline. RESULT: CONSENSUS CITY MANAGER REPORTS Monthly City Manager Status Report- March 2015 The City Manager advised the status reports for each department are included in the agenda if Council has any questions. The City Manager discussed the County/ City Civic Challenge which is open to employees and residents of the municipalities in the county to form teams to run/ walk at local 5k events. So far, the City has 10 employees on the team and the City Manager invited members of Council to join if they so desired. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS I None. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Holmes thanked the outgoing Council for the time they gave to serve the City and wished them the best. Mrs. Rigdon thanked Council and Staff and stated it was a privilege to serve the past few months. The Mayor advised Sharing and Caring celebrated 30 years of service in the community; mentioned a booklet prepared by Staff on sewer lateral line replacement; the Strategic Planning Session was beneficial; announced the budget workshop in Crestview on April 2; noted City staff who assisted an elderly resident with her trash; and congratulated the recent graduates of the Citizens Police Academy. Committee Update - Continuum of Care The Mayor advised the Continuum of Care will meet on Monday, March 30. Committee Update- Fresh Start Board Mr. Rynearson informed Fresh Start opened their new Repeat Street Store at their new location on 10 Walter Martin. He advised he will going to Tallahassee next week and thanked the outgoing Council for their service. City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 7 Printed 3/ 25/ 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes March 24, 2015 Committee Update - WFRPC Mr. Griggs reported the WFRPC passed an interlocal agreement to eliminate only one state council and not all as was proposed. He also advised of the transportation symposium in November. Mr. Griggs thanked the City Staff and Council for their support during his time on Council, stating he learned a lot and hopes he was able to contribute to the City as a member of Council. Committee Update - Okaloosa Housing Partners Ms. Jamieson stated the OHP is working on getting SHIP funds for the Continuum of Care. She stated she enjoyed working on the canvassing board at the election, and that it was definitely a learning process. Committee Update - Okaloosa County Head Start Board of Directors None. Committee Update- Economic Development Council Mr. Mead attended the EDC Meeting for Dr. gossom and that the EDC is lobbying in Washington on behalf of the City, and that the City Manager gave a presentation on Venture Hive. Outgoing