Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 01-14-03 regular Council agenda — reading text

type of tree that will be trees because of the rootball and The City Manager explained that it is not mown the cost for the removal of the whether it can be removed easily. If it could not be removed, a tree would have to be replaced in another area. Also, est:in: are based on the cost of initial tree the cost of the tree will depend on the size and type of tree, and that 1ates would withdraw his motion With the removal and its replacement After discussion, Dr. Pullen informed he understanding the individual putting down the deposit is reimbursed. motion with the understanding the applicant will After further discussion, Dr. Pullen advised he would Withdraw his be refunded deposit funds utilized for the tree replacement plan. Dr. Pullen withdrew his motion. Mr. Tucker withdrew his second. Mr. Tucker moved to approve the request to remove the Bradford Pear trees at 184 and 215 Miracle Strip Parkway with the following conditions: 00 for each tree to be removed. 1) The applicant shaD be required to pay a deposit of $ 1,200. 2) TheapplicltJ}tshall,lJe ponsi~ leJor watering the ~ pla~ ment trees~ poninstallation, until such J"e!! for the costs to replace the time as an irrigation line is instBlled. The appUcantihall be responsible tree should they fail to water the tree properly. 3) Any deposit funds utilized for replacement trees should be refunded to the applicant upon approvBl of the tree replacement implementation budget. Dr. Pullen seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Baggett, Dowling, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor. Esther Elementary regarding the Bradford pear trees Mr. Tucker noted the letters written from students from Mary Extension Education Fact Sheet. and the research they gathered from the Clemson Walton contract forarchitecturallengineering services for the Fort Request authorization to select firm and awarli Landing Park Phase II improvements. Mr. Kelley moved to approve the ranking of the firms recommended by the Selection Committee: 1) William H. Smith & Associates, 2) Genesis Gro~p, and 3) Viler & Associates, and to authorize the City Manager to firm, William H. Smith & Associates, in an amount not negotiate and execute a contract with the top- ranked 59~ 0. 00). If the City Man.3geris unable to .reachan to exceed $ 49,350. 00 ( 8% of the overall project cost of $ rO(} firm iandenterintoJ1~gotiation~ with the agreement with the top- ranked firm, close negotiations with the Carnathan seconded motion and it carried Mr. second- ranked firm in the same maximum contract amount. unanimously with Carnathan, Baggett, Dowling, Tucker, Pullen, Kelley, and Anderson in favor. it of Commissioners for calendar year 2003. Consideration of ChainIlan and Vice-ChainIlan for the CRA Board and Bill Garvie as Vice-Chairman of the CRA Mr. Tucker moved to appoint Millie Thrush as Chairman Anderson seconded motion. Board of Commissioners for cBlendar year 2003. Mr.  12/ 10/ 02 206 gzr~.[~ I1~ TIr{ TR!E.tJ'101; E{&~ j~ I%: for all members of the be considered as Vice-Chairman as a way Dr. Pullen suggested that CRA member Sarah Nagy CRA Board on their Mr. Tucker advised he will abide with the CRA Board to be involved in the chairing process. recommendations for Chair and Vice- Chairman. and it carried by a vote of 6 to 1 with Carnathan, Baggett, The Mayor caIled for the vote on the motion in favor and Pullen opposed. Dowling, Tucker, Kelley, and Anderson OJ; '.. .. . . p~~ sale of 2. 08 acres located at 103 Hill Avenue in the Commerce Consideration of accepting a purchase offer for the and Technology Park. that is affiliated with The City Manager advised an application was received from Maisel Family Properties, LLC of $ 348, 001 for the 2.08 in which they offered a proposal in the amount GoldRing Distributing Company, LLC, that GoldRing is located next door acres at 103 Hill Avenue in the Commerce and Technology Park. He informed for a proposed expansion to the existing b1rilding. The City Manager to the property and plan to use the acreage from further advised all advertising and City code requirements were met, an appraisal of the property was obtained were received for the fair market value of $348, 000. 00, and three proposals Appraisal Source of Northwest Florida for the purchase of the property. Walton Beach Commerce and acres at 103 roll Avenue in the Fort Mr. Tucker moved the sale of the 2. 08 LLC in the amount of $ 348, 001. 00 with the Technology Park to GoldRing Gulf Distributing Company, following conditions: for execution of the agreement by the Buyer upon passage 1) A time period of 30 days should be established of an Ordinance authorizing the sale of the property. 2) A time period of 30-60 days established for closing on the property. for 3) A time period of 4 months should be established for the Buyer to obtain a building permit of a new addition ( 20, 000 to 25, 000 square feet) to the existing building. construction of occupancy. 4) One year for the Buyer to receive a certificate Pullen, motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Baggett, Dowling, Tucker, Mr. seconded Kelley Kelley, and Anderson in favor. Walton Beach Consideration of Assignment of Lease between Holladay Broadcasting Co., Inc. and the City of Fort to Cumulus Broadcasting, Inc. and Cumulus Licensing Corporation. with a copy of the assignment agreement and recommended The City Attorney reported he has been provided be executed and that the one to he reviewed is substantially the same as approval of the assignment if the document all are current as of the date of the tranSaction. obligations Inc.,and Cumulus Lease Agreement to Cumulus Broadcasting, Mr. Carnathan moved the Assignment of the conditions: Licensing Corporation with the following 1) The assignment document reviewed is the same as the document to be executed. as of the date of the transaction. 2) Holladay is current with all obligations Tucker, Pullen, Mr. Kelley seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Carnathan, Baggett, Dowling, Kelley,and Anderson in favor. and Assumption Agreement for the record The City Attorney provided a draft of the Assignment AtmBD~ o. :.;. .... ,. . ~. . .. .. :' Discussion of tower modification for the Radio People. at 225 that construction began on a 200- foot tower Clay Holladay of Holladay Broadcasting Company explained the contractor did not have a building an aging tower. Because of an