Okaloosa County BOCC — December 15, 2015 — Oct 13, 2015 RESTORE Workshop minutes

RESTORE Workshop October 13, 2015 A workshop on proposed RESTORE projects was called to order at 1:05 p.m. at the County Administration Building in Shalimar. Members present were Nathan D. Boyles, Chairman; Charles K. Windes, Jr., Vice Chairman; Wayne Harris; Carolyn Ketchel (arrived at 1:12 p.m.); and Trey Goodwin who appeared telephonically. Also present were Gary Stanford, Finance Officer, Clerk’s Office; John Hofstad, County Administrator; and Lynn Hoshihara, representing County Attorney Greg Stewart. Mrs. Sam Seevers, Okaloosa RESTORE Advisory Committee (ORAC) Chairman opened the workshop with an explanation of the available federal funding which resulted from the Clean Water Act penalties from the Deepwater Horizon 0Oil Spill. She briefly detailed the history of ORAC which was established in March 2013. Mrs. Seevers explained the assistance and guidance provided by consultants Matrix Design Group and AVCON. She provided the mission statement and the goals for ORAC. Mr. Sal Nodjomian, Matrix Design Group, explained the process used to review proposed projects and the evaluation tools used to provide a Quantitative Score and Qualitative Score for each project. He summarized the project proposals, timeline, and the process. After comments from the commissioners following the background portion of the workshop, the floor was opened for public comment. Below is a listing of speakers and their topics: e Candy Hansen, Reef Association, spoke on economic impact e Reverend Cecil Williams, congratulated the Board and ORAC on their transparency e Fort Walton Beach Mayor Mike Anderson, expressed appreciation for the process and support of the 19 projects e Val Cosley, Destin Snorkel, spoke in favor of snorkel reef project e Allison McDowell, Choctwhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), support for the CBA education project e Lynne Oler, Mary Esther City Manager, spoke on project rejection e Jessica Kelsh, National Wildlife Federation, requested the Board take another look at the projects e Mary Esther Mayor Margaret McLemore October 13, 2015 -1- Minute Book 73, Page 251 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners ¢ Pat English, Laurel Hill, Northwood Art and Science Academy project ‘ ¢ Destin Mayor Sam Ponder, support for two Destin projects e Dave Parisot, Shalimar, recommended re-evaluation of projects in lieu of settlement ¢ Sherry Harkins, Edwin Elementary School, support for “small schools” projects ¢ Scarlet Rock, support for education program Mr. Rick Owen, Administrative Manager, addressed the Board on the Treasury rule which permits reimbursement of funds expended for the planning activities related to development of a Multi- year Implementation Plan (MYIP). To date the county has expended $171,436 on the Matrix Design Group contract for MYIP. Mr. Windes made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to charge 2.7% on each project for MYIP planning purposes. Mrs. Hoshihara stated the appropriate motion is to direct staff to bring this item back to the Board at a regular meeting for action. 5 yeas. Mr. Nodjomian presented the Small Project Priority List, Large Project Priority List, and the Recommended Integrated List. The projects on the Recommended Integrated List are provided below. Economic revitalization of Niceville’s historic “old town” Okaloosa County snorkel/dive reef construction Captain Royal Melvin Heritage Park and Plaza Clement Taylor Park restoration CAST (Coastal Agriculture, Science & Technology) Five-Year Plan Laffitte Crescent storwmater infrastructure retrofit FWB Landing waterfront improvements, Phase 1 Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center RESTORE C. W. Ruckel STEM Class Student-led Habitat Restoration in Okaloosa County The NeighborWood at Emerald Coast Science Center Multi-use outdoor community facility Life Center of Gregg Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church Enhancing the STEM Biomedical Sciences Program Choctawhatchee High School Workforce Development Program Okaloosa Lane bridge conversi