Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 09-27-11 regular part 2 of 2 — reading text

able and safe development of energy resources. 10 ( D) Sustainable and resilient growth, eco- 11 nomic and commercial development in the Gulf 12 Coast. 13 ( E) Comprehensive observation, moni- 14 tw ing, and mapping of the Gulf of Mexico. 15 ( 4) COORDINATION WITH OTHER PROGRAMS. - 16 The Administrator shall develop a plan for the co- 17 ordination of projects and activities between the Pro - 18 gram and other existing Federal and State science 19 and technology programs in the States of Alabama, 20 Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, as well 21 as between the centers of excellence. 22 ( d) ESTABLISHMENT OF FISHERIES AND ECOSYSTEM 23 ENDOWMENT. - 24 ( 1) IN GENERAL. — Not later than 180 days 25 after the date of enactment of this Act, the Council 6 1400 Is  50 1 shall establish a fishery and ecosystem endowment 2 to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, the 3 long -term sustainability of the ecosystem, fish 4 stocks, fish habitat and the recreational, commercial, 5 and charter fishing industry in the Gulf of Mexico. 6 2) ExPENDITURE OF FUNDS. — For each fiscal 7 year, amounts made available to carry out this sub- 8 section may be expended for, with respect to the 9 Gulf of Mexico 10 A) marine and estuarine research; 11 B) marine and estuarine ecosystem moni- 12 toring; 13 C) data collection and stock assessments; 14 D) pilot programs for - 15 i) fishery independent data; and 16 ii) reduction of exploitation of spawn- 17 ing aggregations; and 18 E) cooperative research. 19 3) ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION. — 20 The Fisheries and Ecosystem Endowment shall be 21 administered by the Administrator of the National 22 Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with guid- 23 ance provided by the Regional Gulf of Mexico Fish- 24 ery Management Council. vdnx m 5 1400 IS w Attachment: 9. 27 -11 SB1400 rev ( 1444: 2011 - 30 - Support for SB 1400) 2  ootL eS JO} UOddnS- OE- LLOZ: 444L) A31 OOt ISS tL- LZ- 6 quawy02; 4V L 51 a Ya, 1( 4) SPECIES INCLUDED. —The Fisheries and aun 2 Ecosystem Endowment will include all marine, estu- 3 arine, aquaculture, and fish and wildlife species in 4 State and Federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. 5( 5) RESEARCH PRIORITIES. —In distributing 6 funding under this subsection, priority shall be given 7 to integrated, long -term projects that - 8( A) build on, or are coordinated with, re- 9 lated research activities; and 10 ( B) address current or anticipated marine 11 ecosystem, fishery, or wildlife management in- 12 formation needs. 13 ( 6) DUPLICATION. —In carrying out this sub - 14 section, the Administrator shall seek to avoid dupli- 15 cation of other research and monitoring activities. 16 ( e) FUNDING.— Except as provided in subsection 17 ( t)(4) of section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Con - 18 trol Act ( 33 U.S. C. 1321), of the total amount made avail- 19 able for each fiscal year for the Gulf Coast Restoration 20 Trust Fund established under section 3, 5 percent shall 21 be allocated in equal portions to the Program and Fish - 22 cries and Ecosystem Endowment established by this sec - 23 tion. ism 0  52 1 SEC. 6. EFFECT. 2( a) IN GENERAL.— Nothing in this Act or any 3 amendment made by this Act - 4( 1) supersedes or otherwise affects any provi- 5 sion of Federal law, including, in particular, laws 6 providing recovery for injury to natural resources 7 under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 ( 33 U. S. C. 8 2701 et seq.) and laws for the protection of public 9 health and the environment; or 10 ( 2) applies to any fine collected under section 11 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 12 U. S. C. 1321) for any incident other than the Deep - 13 water Horizon oil spill. 14 ( b) USE OF FUNDS. —Funds made available under 15 this Act may be used only for eligible activities specifically 16 authorized by this Act. 0 u S 1400 IS Attachment: 9 -27 -11 S61400 rev ( 1444 : 2011 -30 - Support for SB 1400) To: Robert T. Meams, City Manager From: Carole Jones, Executive Assistant Date: September 27, 2011 Subject: 2011 -31 Florida City Government Week SIGNATURE BLOCK: Carole Jones Completed 09/21/ 201111: 17 AM Carole Jones Completed 09/21/ 201111: 17 AM City Manager Completed 09/21/ 2011 11: 17 AM City Council Pending DoC 0 1459 Page 1  0 RESOLUTION ( ID # 1459) RESOLUTION 2011 -31 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK, OCTOBER 16 -22, 2011 AND ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS TO SUPPORT THE CELEBRATION AND CORRESPONDING ACTIVITIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, city government is the government closest to most citizens, and the one with the most direct impact upon its residents; and WHEREAS, city government is administered for and by its citizens, and is dependent upon public commitment to and understanding of its many responsibilities; and WHEREAS, city government officials and employees share the responsibility to pass along their understanding of public services and their benefits; and WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week is a very important time to recognize the important role played by city government in our lives; and WHEREAS, this week offers an important opportunity to spread the word to all the citizens of Florida that they can shape and influence this branch of government which is closest to the people; and WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities and its member cities have joined together to teach students and other citizens about municipal government through a variety of different projects and information; and WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week offers an important opportunity to convey to all the citizens of Florida that they can shape and influence government through their civic involvement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the City of Fort Walton Beach does encourage all citizens, city government officials and employees to do everything possible to ensure that this week is recognized and celebrated accordingly. SECTION 2. That the City of Fort Walton Beach does encourage educational partnerships between city government and schools. SECTION 3. That the City of Fort Walton Beach does support and encourage all city governments to actively promote and sponsor " Florida City Government Week." Packet Pg. 134  k- 1, r RESOLUTION ( ID # 1459) SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the City Council and signature of the Mayor. Adopted by the City of Fort Walton Beach City Council on this 27" day of September, 2011. Mike Anderson, Mayor Attest: Approved For Legal Sufficiency Helen Spencer, City Clerk Hayward Dykes, City Attorney Packet Pg. 135  10. 4 City Council of Fort Walton Beach 0 To: ENGINEERING & UTILITY SERVICES MEMORANDUM Robert T. Meams, City Manager From: Michael Beedie, Engineering & Utility Services Director Date: September 27, 2011 Subject: 2011 -32 Abolishes Economic Advisory Group 1. 1. 1. On November 24, 2009, the City Council adopted Resolution 200943 creating the Economic Advisory Group. 1. 2. The Economic Advisory Group ( EAG) was initially formed with the expectation that they would implement the City' s Economic Development Plan through the Economic Implementation Plan. 1. 3. The EAG is a seven -member advisory committee that was originally the Vision Plan Stewardship Committee. The Vision Plan Stewardship Committee had accomplished all of its goals, and its membership consisted of nine members from various boards and organizations throughout the City. 2. DISCUSSION: 2. 1. The City' s Economic Development Element of the Comprehensive Plan has since been revised and adopted. The newly adopted Element does not specifically call for the EAG; instead it calls for coordination with multiple agencies throughout the community that me geared toward economic development and retention. 2. 2. The City is now in the process of completing a major update to the Land Development Code, as well as developing several programs that will provide the basic framework for economic growth. 2. 3. The original Economic Development Element created an Economic Implementation Plan that was drafted and never adopted. With the revised Economic Development Element and the ongoing project to revise the Land Development Code, the adoption of the Economic Implementation Plan was put on hold. 2.4. Since the EAG acts in strictly an advisory capacity and the group' s mission is to