Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 05-27-11 regular — reading text

Cluster, the City will incorporate a historic walking tour on First Street as part of the CRA' s adopted schedule to improve the slreetseape. The tour will include markers and a walk of fame" which profiles the city' s most significant early residents and structures. Policy 9: The City supports and promotes the ethnic services industry along Beal Parkway by encouraging innovative techniques for promotion and entrepreneurship within the 5 -year Strategic Economic Development Plan. Element I - 8 Packet Pg. 35  11. t. a FORT WALTON BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Objective 1. 3. 7 - Waterfront Development The City will continue to implement the 2006 Charting the Course Fort Walton Beach Waterfront Vision Plan in conjunction with the Fort Walton Beach Waterfronts Florida Partnership Committee. Policy 1: The City, through the CRA and the FWB Waterfront Committee, will improve access to the coastline for all residents and tourists by continuing to provide incentives to property owners who provide boardwalk easements from Brooks Bridge and the Brooks Street Landing to Liza Jackson Park. The CRA will provide funding for the construction and maintenance of the boardwalk or develop incentives for the property owner to construct and /or maintain the boardwalk. Policy 2: The City will develop a waterfront strategic plan by 2014 in accordance with the c 2006 Charting the Course Fort Walton Beach Waterfront Vision Plan which will encourage E m and promote water -dependant businesses along the Sound and also require future marinas to w obtain a Florida Clean Marina SIaW s. Oa u Policy 3: By 2014, the City will develop criteria for selection and funding to acquire properties which contain special features and /or shoreline and water -use access. c c0 Objective 1. 3. 8 - Military Recognizing the vital economic and cultural relationship between the City of Fort Walton Beach and the military, the City will continue to promote the mission of Eglin Air Force Base. a°o vis Policy 1: The City will promote and encourage the development of an Eglin By -Pass from Santa Rosa County to Walton County to ease traffic congestion, reduce hurricane evacuation c times, minimize military encroachment, and support the base mission. O Policy 2: The City, through its Recreation and Cultural Services Department, will promote a Local Town Heroes program by 2010, which will enable families and donors to sponsor pedestrian and park facilities in honor of local veterans. w 0w Policy 3: The City encourages military- lhemed small businesses as a niche strategy for infill development.. a Objective L3.9 - Growth Management and Infrastructure The City of Fort Walton Beach will work actively to provide a diversified and desirable environment necessary to attract and retain the commercial /industrial and businesses sectors serving existing industry, tourists, seasonal residents, and the permanent population while maintaining a high standard of living. To attract businesses which strengthen existing industry, the public services and City characteristics that will be supported include an exemplary public education system; moderate local tax rates; adequate utilities, improved bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure; consistently enforced land use regulations, quality parks and recreation facilities; quality health care; environmental resources; and effective public safety. Policy 1: The City of Fort Walton Beach will implement the objectives and policies of this Economic Development Element through appropriate administrative policies which include careful evaluation of proposed City actions for conformance with the policies in this Element and land use regulations. Element I - 9 Packet Pg: 36  F,1. 1. a FORT WALTON BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Policy 2: The City will plan for sufficient public infrastructure to serve the growth needs of new and expanding business and industry. Policy 3: The City encourages the location of business and industry in areas designated for future infrastructure improvements in the City's Infrastructure Element and Capital Improvements Program. Policy 4: The City will develop a strategy to purchase /improve /sell -back and /or lease -back property to encourage ideal infill development and the expansion of business and industry. Policy 5: The City vigorously pursues State and Federal grant funds that may be applicable to recreational and infrastructure improvements as well as other activities that enhance the City's competitive position in attracting new business and industry. wcvEu 0Vd 0 W0aVc rem vcmau O Element I - 10 PackM Pg. 37  11, t. b Fort Walton Beach Compreherno, e Plan Proposed Amendment ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES c BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY GROWTH AND RETENTION , ra wvE 0 VE 0c au an sites. Policy EE 1 5 The Citv will provide information to individuals and businesses regarding economic development initiatives and programs on all levels, includink, local re ional and state desiened to enhance economic and employment opportunities. Policy EE. 1. The Cite will prioritize economic development efforts to focus on sustainable businesses, Economic Development Element EE- 1 March 10, 2011 Packet Pg. 38  11. 1. 6 Fort Walton Beach Comprehensive Plan Proposed Aale. d t renewable energy technology centers and other existing and emerging b sinesses that are interrelated with the current technology- focused businesses of the region Policy EE. 1. 7 c Policv EE. 1. 8 w0uE a 0 E0 W c0u Policy EE 2 1 Policy EE. 2. 5 The City will work with local agencies to coordinate visits by vrospective businesses and Element EE- 2 March 10, 2011 Packet Pg. 39  11. t. b Fort Walton Beach Comprehensive Plan Proposed A d t Policy EE. 2. 6 The City and Partner agencies will cooperatively develop a skills bank inventory to provide L wEEa 0aU LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS E c w reao 0cmvu O NN Policy EE. 3. 5 Policv EE. 3. 6 expand the inventory with real estate data such as costs and taxes Economic