Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 04-11-06 Regular — reading text

mandated 16. Consideration of Resolution 06-06 of the City of Fort Walton Beach opposing internet filtering; and providing for an effective date. ( Parks and Recreation Director) ( See Backup). Museum Section of the 17. Consideration of Resolution 06-07 amending the Parks and Recreation effective date. ( Parks and Recreation Director) ( See Comprehensive Fee Schedule, and providing for an reservations at the former $1. 00 rate through the end of backup). Further, authorize school groups with existing school year. Beach Golf Club: 18. Consideration of the following issues relating to the Fort Walton of the Comprehensive Fee a. Consideration of Resolution 06-08 amending the Golf Club Section Schedule; and establishing an effective date. ( See backup). administrative policies for cart b. Consideration of a request to direct the City Manager to develop tournament fees and others as needed. rental, play card, online tee time reservations and Fund in the amount of c. Consideration of a request to forgive advances from the General 172,810. 100,000 and from the Sanitation Fund in the amount of $ absorb expenses incurred by the d. Consideration of a request that the General Fund continue to as which time Golf Fund as outlined in the City' s Cost Allocation Plan for the next three years, it will be reevaluated. Page 2 of 3  on non- member green fee rates for e. Consideration of a request to approve a 20% discount Field from April 1 - October 31, 2006 Active Duty Military personnel stationed at Hurlburt closed for renovations. (Golf Club Administrator) ( See Backup) while the Hurlburt Course is CD 2006- 06). Vol. II, Chapter 4, Section 4. 01, Paragraph 4. 01. 025 19. Pursuant to City of Fort Walton Beach Code of Ordinances, and the Purchasing Policies and Procedures, request authorization to award RFP 06-116, Water Transmission bidder Hemphill Construction, Inc of System Improvements to the lowest, responsive, responsible inch for the construction of 14, 900 linear feet of 18- Florence, Mississippi in the amount of $2, 723, 645 750,00o-gallon elevated storage tank to the ductile iron water transmission main from the new authorize the City Manager to approve change orders, intersection of Beal and Memorial Parkways. Further, exceed change order amount of $60, 000. If approved, sufficient funding is up to $20,000. 00, not to an aggregate and accrued interest. (Utilities Director) (Purchasing available from the 2005 Revenue bonds, water impact fees Director) ( See Backup). Florida League of Cities Municipal Official of 20. Consideration of a nomination or nominations to the Northwest the Year Award. ( City Clerk) ( See backup). Clerk) ( See Backup). 21. Consideration of appointment to the CRA Board of Commissioners. ( City 22. Mayor/ Council Announcements. 23. City Manager Announcements. ADJOURN will need a decision made with respect to any matter at this meeting Any person who decides to appeal any verbatim record of the need to ensure that a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal to be is proceedings based. (FS286.0105). with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the American Please call City Clerk Helen Spencer at 850-833-9509 modifications for access to this meeting upon request. or 1- Hall TDD #850-833-9925 or 1- 800-955-8771 ( TOO) to make a request. For Hearing Impaired dial the City hours in advance of the meeting in order to 800-955-8770 (Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 allow the City time to provide requested service. Page 3 of 3  141 MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 28, 2006 INTRODUCTION Florida, was held on A Council Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Fort Walton Beach, members present: Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at 5: 00 p. m. with the following Mayor Mike Anderson Jim Tucker, Dr. Councilmen: Mike Holmes, Bill Patterson ( arrived at 5: 10 pm), Bob Campbell, 5: 08 and Mike Minich Wayne Pullen ( arrived at 5: 13 pm), Jim Hartwell ( arrived at pm), Finance Director Also Present: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager; Helen Spencer, City Clerk; Vacant); Toni Craig, City Attorney; and Department Directors. CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance. GOLF CLUB STUDY RATES Interactive discussion regarding establishing fees for the Fort Walton Beach Municipal Golf Course. rate scenarios for the Charlotte Dunworth, Management Analyst for the City, described the various Golf Club. Two were proposed by the Golf Club Advisory Committee, one was proposed by the of the Men' s Golf Golf Club Administrator, and two scenarios were offered by the president the fiscal Association. She advised all rates are slated to be effective June 1 of each of years; are based on 90, 000 paid rounds per year; and all are scheduled to increase 5% annually. fees increased for City In the two scenarios proposed by the Advisory Committee, membership fees increased and non- residents and decreased for County residents; member and junior green member cart fees member green fees did not change; member cart fees decreased, non- In Both Scenarios # 1 increased, and rider cart fees did not change; and pull cart fees increased. even at 41 rounds per and # 2 proposed by the Advisory Committee, City members would break 47 rounds year, and County members at per year. 2, the the cumulative excess for fiscal year 09- 10 is $ 406, 566; in Scenario # In Scenario # 1, 09- 10, with contributions from the general fund. cumulative excess is $ 706, 566 for fiscal year was made between City In the scenario proposed by the Golf Club Administrator, no distinction and County residents or their dependents for membership; non- member green fees increased; non- member cart fees increased; and no contribution was proposed from the general fund. Both The cumulative excess for City and County members would break even at 35 rounds per year. fiscal 09- 10 is $ 1, 241, 858, with no contributions from the general fund. year President of the Men' s Ms. Dunworth also explained the scenarios proposed by Chuck Wheelahan, Golf Association, with revenue levels predicted on achieving new county memberships. with other courses by Jim Frazier, Golf Club Administrator, discussed the need to stay competitive months of January, February, and March, offering a low rate to out- of-town residents during the while offering City residents some priority on tee times or allowing them to buy in increments of 10 or 5 plays at reduced rates.  141 MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE CITY OF FORT