AGENDA

CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

October 13, 2009

6:00 pm

 

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -   Reverend Roger Peadro, First Christian Church

1.         APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2.         SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS -

2.1       No items

3.         CONSENT AGENDA

3.1 Approval of the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of September 16, 2009; Special Council Meeting of September 22, 2009 and Regular Council Meeting of September 22, 2009.  (City Clerk)

3.2 Approval of the SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership) Annual Reports from the Okaloosa County Development Corporation for their fiscal years 2006-07, 2007-08 and 2008-09, and authorization for the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Regulatory Reform activities.  Synopsis: Annual Requirement by Florida Housing Finance Corporation to account for all funds spent in the three year period. (Building Official)

3.3 Approval of Resolution 2009-41 for a budget amendment accepting the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funds from FDOT for street resurfacing projects in the amount of $1,607,246.  Synopsis: As approved by City Council on June 23^rd, 2009; this budget amendment records the revenue and associated expense. (City Engineer)

4.         PUBLIC COMMENTS

4.1       Comments from the public on items not on the agenda.

5.         QUASI-JUDICIAL

5.1       No items

6.         ORDINANCES-FIRST READING

6.1 Ordinance 1796.  Alcohol Sales Hours.  Synopsis: At the Special Meeting held on September 15, Council voted to remove existing restrictions for the sale and consumption of alcohol. (City Manager)

6.2 Ordinance 1815.  Amendment to Chapter 3 (Building, Construction and Fire Codes) of the Code of Ordinances.  Synopsis:  References to State adopted codes are out of date.  (Building Official)

7.         ORDINANCES - SECOND READING

7.1       No items

8.         APPOINTMENTS

8.1 Appointment to the Historic Sites and Structures Advisory Board.  Synopsis: Member resigned position after appointment to Municipal Planning Board. (City Clerk)

8.2 Appointment of Historic Sites and Structures Advisory Board representative to the Vision Plan Stewardship Committee.  Synopsis: Previous appointee has resigned from Historic Sites Board. (City Clerk)

9.         ACTION-DIRECTION- DISCUSSION

9.1 Direction: Request from Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority to refund the FYE June 30, 2009 PILOT payment in the amount of $24,021.49.  Synopsis: Council may direct staff to refund none, a portion or all of the payment. (Finance Director)

9.2 Action: Review of Leases for Playground Gem and Mineral Society and Playground Amateur Radio Club.  Synopsis: Council to determine if these organizations provide a municipal need that the City would have to undertake; and determine what lease renewal amount should be. (City Manager)

9.1.1    Playground Gem and Mineral Society

9.1.2    Playground Amateur Radio Club

9.3 Action: Approval of Emerald Coast Science Center Lease.  Synopsis: As directed by Council, staff has negotiated a renewal lease. (City Manager)

9.4 Action: Approval of Kiwanis Charities Lease.  Synopsis: As directed by Council, staff has negotiated a renewal lease. (City Manager)

9.5 Action: Resolution 2009-42. Approval of revised Purchasing Policies and Procedures.  Synopsis: In accordance with Section 4.01.02 of the Code of Ordinances, "Administrative practices used for purchases require Council action." (Finance Director)

9.6 Action: Approval to utilize up to $500 in CRA funds to assist with the Chester Pruitt Park Grand Opening event. Synopsis: Approved by Community Redevelopment Agency on September 2, 2009. (Principal Planner)

9.7 Action: Authorize the firm of Siver Insurance Consultants to negotiate the February 1, 2010 medical insurance renewal, and authorize same firm to issue an RFP to remarket medical insurance effective October 1, 2010. Synopsis: Expertise needed in light of potential 13-17% increase in premiums. (Administrative Services Director)

9.8 Action: Renewal of contract with The Advocacy Group at Cardenas Partners LLC.  Synopsis: This will be the third year of this company representing the City on legislative matters in Tallahassee. (City Manager)

9.9 Action: Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Okaloosa County to allow the City to utilize the County's Construction Board.  Synopsis: To bring forth disciplinary action against contractors out of compliance with State, County and City regulations. (Building Official)

9.10 Action: Code Enforcement settlement at 110 Moriarty Street NW. Synopsis:  Property owner has recently moved back into this property and would like to settle the code fines with a payment of $5,000. (Building Official)

10. CITY MANAGER REPORTS

11. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS

12.       MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

• Quasi-Judicial - denotes that the item must be conducted as a quasi-judicial hearing in accordance with Florida Statutes
• Action-Direction-Discussion items may be acted upon by the City Council by either a motion with vote in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, or by a consensus of the Council.
  

Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.  (Chapter 286.0105 F.S.)

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