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Parties have signed it. The date this
AGREEMENT is signed by the last party, as indicated by the date set out under that party’s
signature, shall be deemed the date of this AGREEMENT.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTICIPANT and the DEPARTMENT have executed this
AGREEMENT by their authorized representatives,
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CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA STATE OF FLORIDA,
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FDOT
Florida Department of Transportation
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DATE: May 15, 2026
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FROM: Rodney Chamberlain, P.E., District Director’o portation Development
COPIES: D3 Secretary and Directors
SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority
| will be out of the office on annual leave May 21-June 10, 2026.
In my absence, Adam Scurlock, District Design Engineer, will have the authority to sign any
documents requiring my signature and act on my behalf for the Department.
In his absence, Colby Cleveland, District ISD Manager, will have the authority to sign any
documents requiring my signature and act on my behalf for the Department.
www.fdot.gov | www.nwflroads.com
RESOLUTION 2026-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE UP TO $2,700,000
FROM HALF-CENT SURTAX REVENUES TOWARDS TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO PERFORM DESIGN FOR THE AROUND THE MOUND
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE VIA THE DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN;
PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL OF THE RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida (the "City
Council"), has previously supported transportation planning and project development activities
for the downtown transportation network and the realignment of U.S. Highway 98/State Road
30/Miracle Strip Parkway commonly known as the Around the Mound project;
WHEREAS, the Around the Mound transportation alternative was identified and
advanced through the City's Downtown Master Plan process and is intended to support mobility,
safety, and downtown redevelopment objectives;
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT") has prepared a Locally
Funded Agreement with the City for Financial Project No. 220260-4-32-01, under which FDOT
is preparing to design a realignment of U.S. Highway 98/State Road 30/Miracle Strip Parkway
throughout downtown Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Florida;
WHEREAS, the Locally Funded Agreement provides that FDOT will undertake and
administer the design project and that the City will provide a local funding contribution in the
amount of Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($2,700,000.00) to aid in
the costs of the design project;
WHEREAS, the City has identified Half-Cent Surtax revenues as the funding source for
the local contribution to FDOT;
WHEREAS, Okaloosa County has committed to reimburse the City in the amount of Six
Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($675,000.00) pursuant to the Interlocal
Agreement dated January 14, 2025, as amended on August 12, 2025, and the City intends for the
Half-Cent Surtax revenues to be reimbursed upon receipt of that County reimbursement;
WHEREAS, FDOT requires a resolution from the City Council confirming the City's
authorization to provide the local funding contribution for the design project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that confirming the authorization to provide funding
to FDOT for design of the Around the Mound transportation alternative via the Downtown
Master Plan is in the best interests of the City and the public health, safety, and welfare of its
residents, businesses, and visitors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS... FIED ATRUE AND CORRECT
. CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH
KIM M. BARNES, CITY CLERK
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RESOLUTION 2026-10
SECTION 1. RECITALS.
The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. CONFIRMATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE FUNDING.
The City Council hereby confirms and authorizes the provision of funding in an amount up to
Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($2,700,000.00) from Half-Cent
Surtax revenues to FDOT to perform design for the Around the Mound transportation alternative
via the Downtown Master Plan, identified by FDOT as Financial Project No. 220260-4-32-01.
SECTION 3. LOCALLY FUNDED AGREEMENT: IMPLEMENTATION,
The funding authorization confirmed in this Resolution is intended to satisfy the City Council
approval and authorization required by the Locally Funded Agreement for Financial Project No.
220260-4-32-01. The Mayor is authorized to execute the Locally Funded Agreement on behalf of
the City, the City Clerk is authorized to attest the Mayor's signature and transmit the City's
certified resolution, and the City Attorney is authorized to approve the Locally Funded
Agreement as to form and legal sufficiency. The City Manager, Finance Director, City Clerk,
City Attorney, Mayor, and other appropriate City officials are authorized to take all actions
necessary or appropriate to carry out the intent of this Resolution, including transmitting the
authorized funding to FDOT in accordance with the Locally Funded Agreement.
SECTION 4. COUNTY REIMBURSEMENT.
The City Council acknowledges the anticipated reimbursement from Okaloosa County in the
amount of Six Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($675,000.00) pursuant to
the Interlocal Agreement dated January 14, 2025, as amended on August 12, 2025. The City
intends for the Half-Cent Surtax revenues used for the authorized FDOT contribution to be
reimbursed upon receipt of the County reimbursement.
SECTION 5. TRANSMITTAL OF RESOLUTION.
The City Clerk, City Manager, or their designee is directed to transmit a certified copy of this
Resolution to FDOT and to any other agency or party as necessary to implement this Resolution
and the Locally Funded Agreement.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
RESOLUTION 2026
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LOCALLY FUNDED AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AND
CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA
(Lump Sum) |
Project Number: 220260-4-32-01
This Locally Funded Agreement (“AGREEMENT”) is between the State of Florida, Department
of Transportation (“DEPARTMENT”), and CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida
(“PARTICIPANT”).
RECITALS
The DEPARTMENT is preparing to design a realignment of U.S. Highway 98/State Road
30/Miracle Strip Parkway throughout downtown Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County,
Florida, identified by the DEPARTMENT as Financial Project No: 220260-4-32-01,
programmed in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2026. These improvements and changes shall
be called the PROJECT for purposes of this AGREEMENT; and
The DEPARTMENT will undertake and administer the PROJECT, and the PARTICIPANT
will contribute a lump sum payment to aid in the costs of the PROJECT; and
The PARTICIPANT is prepared to contribute TWO MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED
THOUSAND and 00/100 DOLLARS ($2,700,000.00) to the DEPARTMENT for the
PROJECT; and
The DEPARTMENT is authorized to enter into this AGREEMENT by Section 339.12,
Florida Statutes, and other sections of the Florida Transportation Code, and PARTICIPANT
has approved this AGREEMENT and authorized its duly authorized representative to sign
on its behalf as set forth in the attached Resolution No: .20.26-1!0_, dated Mav IF a2oaly_-
Therefore, the DEPARTMENT and the PARTICIPANT agree as follows:
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The facts stated in the recitals above in Paragraphs 1 through 4 are true and correct and are
incorporated into and made a part of this AGREEMENT.
The PARTICIPANT agrees that it will, within fourteen (14) calendar days from the
DEPARTMENT’s written notice to the PARTICIPANT, furnish the DEPARTMENT a
contribution in the amount of TWO MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND and
00/100 DOLLARS ($2,700,000.00) to be used for project costs for Project No:220260-4-
32-01. The DEPARTMENT may utilize this contribution for payment of the costs of the
PROJECT.
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The DEPARTMENT may, in its discretion, decide to delay or cancel the Project without
liability to the DEPARTMENT, if the PARTICIPANT fails to furnish the advance deposit
as provided for in Paragraph 6 of this AGREEMENT.
If the actual cost of the PROJECT is less than the funds provided, the excess will be applied
to other phases of Financial Project No: 220260-4-32-01.
The payment of funds under this Locally Funded Agreement will be made directly to the
DEPARTMENT for deposit and shall be made by wire transfer or ACH deposit. The
reference line must contain “DOT”, an abbreviated purpose, and the financial project number
220260-4-32-01.
For Wiring and ACH Transfers, the instructions are:
Department of Financial
Services c/o Wells Fargo Bank,
N.A. 1 Independent Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Phone: (813) 225-4338
Re: Financial Project No: 220260-4-32-01, Lump Sum Payment
Upon completion of the wire transfer or ACH deposit, the PARTICIPANT shall notify the
Locally Funded Agreement Section of the DEPARTMENT’s General Accounting Office by
calling Morgan Harris at telephone number (850) 414-4861 and providing the financial
project number 220260-4-32-01, the dollar amount of the transfer or deposit and the
PARTICIPANT’s name.
Notices pursuant to this AGREEMENT shall be sent by U.S. Mail to the following:
FOR THE PARTICIPANT:
CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida
Jason Davis, City Manager
107 Miracle Strip Parkway
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
FOR THE DEPARTMENT
Florida Department of Transportation
Attn: District Three Local Programs Administrator
1074 Highway 90
Chipley, Florida 32428
Phone: (850) 330-1227
The following provisions of Section 339.135(6)(a), F.S., are incorporated:
The DEPARTMENT, during any fiscal year, shall not expend money, incur any liability, or
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enter into any contract which, by its terms involves the expenditure of money in excess of
the amounts budgeted as available for expenditure during such fiscal year. Any contract,
verbal or written, made in violation of this subsection shall be null and void, and no money
may be paid on such contract. The DEPARTMENT shall require a statement from the
Comptroller of the Department that funds are available prior to entering into any such
contract or other binding commitment of funds. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the
making of contracts for periods exceeding 1 year, but any contract so made shall be
executory only for the value of the services to be rendered or agreed to be paid for in
succeeding fiscal years; and this paragraph shall be incorporated verbatim in all contracts of
the DEPARTMENT which are for an amount in excess of $25,000.00 and which have a term
for a period of more than 1 year.
This document incorporates and includes all prior negotiations, correspondence,
conversations, agreements, or understanding applicable to the matters contained in this
agreement and the Parties agree that there are no commitments, agreements or understanding
concerning the subject matter of this AGREEMENT that are not contained in this
