Fort Walton Beach public meetings in 2021

City Council - Workshop

The Fort Walton Beach City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the IT Strategic Plan and Assessment Report prepared by Plante Moran. The report assesses the city's current IT environment and outlines strategic goals and recommendations for the next 3-5 years. The council will discuss the findings and consider next steps.

• Discussion of IT Strategic Plan and Assessment Report
• Recommendations include enhancing cybersecurity, improving IT governance, and replacing outdated systems
• Planned projects include implementing off-site backups and upgrading GIS servers
• Options analysis for future of H.T.E. system
• Procurement and implementation of replacement for MaxGalaxy

The City Council held a workshop to review an IT assessment and strategic plan presented by Plante Moran. No formal decisions or votes were made during the workshop. The City Manager noted that a future agenda item would ask Council to implement one of the recommendations.

• Reviewed IT assessment and strategic plan (no vote)
• Discussed IT vision and mission statements (no vote)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council will vote on several items, including a 10-year, 100% ad valorem tax exemption worth $108,107 for Project Blue Waves, and two FDEP grants for stormwater facility designs. They will also hold first readings on a code enforcement citation program and the tax exemption ordinance, and second readings on rezoning and land use changes for properties on Burnette Avenue NW.

• Ordinance 2093: 100% ad valorem tax exemption for 10 years ($108,107) to Project Blue Waves
• Resolution 2021-27: Accept $100,000 FDEP grant (with $50,000 match) for Mar Walt Drive stormwater facility design
• Resolution 2021-28: Accept $100,000 FDEP grant (with $50,000 match) for Commerce & Technology Park stormwater facility design
• Ordinances 2086-2089: FLUM amendments and rezoning for 232 and 233 Burnette Avenue NW
• Consent agenda: UPS parking lease at 203 Hollywood Blvd NW, $27,500 water tank maintenance, $55,000 IT server, $26,805 golf course safety netting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council approved nuisance abatement and potential foreclosure actions for two properties with long-standing code violations: 137 Moriarty Street NW (6-1) and 29 Walter Martin Road NE (unanimous). The council also approved several contracts, including a $672,500 golf course irrigation system replacement (6-1) and a new restaurant lease for the golf course (5-2). Two ordinances passed first reading, including one granting a tax exemption to Project Blue Waves (6-1).

• Approved nuisance abatement and potential foreclosure at 137 Moriarty Street NW (6-1)
• Approved nuisance abatement and foreclosure action for 29 Walter Martin Road NE (unanimous)
• Awarded ITB 22-001 golf course irrigation replacement to Duininck, Inc. for $672,500 (6-1)
• Awarded golf course restaurant lease to Bay Enterprises of NW Florida (5-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-27 accepting $100,000 FDEP grant for Mar Walt stormwater facility (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-28 accepting $100,000 FDEP grant for Commerce & Technology Park stormwater facility (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2092 (code enforcement civil citations) on first reading (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2093 (tax exemption for Project Blue Waves) on first reading (6-1)

Youth Council - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach Youth Council will hold a strategic planning session facilitated by City Manager Michael Beedie to narrow down and adopt up to three strategic priorities. The meeting also includes an icebreaker with Amy Jamieson and approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the strategic planning discussion.

• Strategic planning session with City Manager Michael Beedie to adopt up to three priorities
• Icebreaker with Amy Jamieson
• Approval of minutes from November 2, 2021 meeting
• Member-submitted priorities include homelessness, youth activities, visual appeal, and environmental concerns

The Fort Walton Beach Youth Council held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions. Members discussed strategic priorities with City Manager Michael Beedie, including economic development, quality of life, city services, and school coordination. The final list will be prioritized before the January 4, 2022 meeting.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved minutes of November 2, 2021 meeting as amended unanimously

Local Planning Agency - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach Youth Council will hold a strategic planning session with City Manager Michael Beedie to narrow down and adopt up to three strategic priorities from member-submitted lists. The meeting also includes an icebreaker with Amy Jamieson, approval of the agenda and minutes from the November 2 meeting, and announcements. This is a regular meeting focused on setting the council's direction for the year.

• Strategic planning session with City Manager Michael Beedie to adopt up to three priorities
• Icebreaker with Amy Jamieson
• Approval of minutes from November 2, 2021 meeting
• Common themes in member priorities: homelessness, youth activities, visual appeal, businesses, environment

The Fort Walton Beach Youth Council unanimously approved its agenda and the minutes from the November 2, 2021 meeting. Members discussed strategic priorities with City Manager Michael Beedie, grouping ideas into categories like economic development, quality of life, city services, and school coordination. No formal decisions were made on priorities; Mr. Rainer will submit a final list for members to rank their top 2-3 items before the January 4, 2022 meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously.
• Approved the minutes from the November 2, 2021 meeting as amended, unanimously.
• Discussed strategic priorities but took no formal action; final list to be submitted for prioritization before the next meeting.

Community Redevelopment Agency - Regular Meeting

The Community Redevelopment Agency unanimously approved amended Economic Incentive Program Guidelines for FY 2021-22. Changes include making all funding reimbursement-based, combining the Façade and Streetscape Grant Programs, and adding two new grant programs for Building Code Compliance Upgrade and Asbestos Mitigation. Funding limits were placed on several programs. The motion carried 6-0, with Council Member Travis Smith absent.

• Approved amended CRA Economic Incentive Program Guidelines for FY 2021-22 (unanimous, 6-0)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 8, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council approved a motion to ask a court to determine whether any of three citizen-initiated charter amendments should go before voters, after rejecting three other options. The council also unanimously approved the consent agenda, a budget amendment, and first readings of four ordinances related to a property split on Burnette Avenue. The CRA Economic Incentive Program Guidelines were amended unanimously.

• Approved FY 2020-21 budget amendment of $115,096 (6-1)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 2086 to change FLUM for 232 Burnette Ave to LDR (unanimous)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 2087 to rezone 232 Burnette Ave to R-1 (unanimous)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 2088 to change FLUM for 233 Burnette Ave to CIU (unanimous)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 2089 to rezone 233 Burnette Ave to CF (unanimous)
• Approved amended CRA Economic Incentive Program Guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 City Council meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved motion to seek court ruling on citizen charter amendments (4-3)

Code Enforcement Board - Regular Meeting

The Code Enforcement Board approved orders for six properties with code violations, each carrying a $325 administrative fee. The most consequential action was adopting a $250-per-day fine for 164 Scottwood Drive SE, effective October 29, 2021, for continued litter, grass, fence, and roof violations. Five other cases were approved with compliance deadlines in late November or December 2021. Five cases were closed for compliance before the hearing, and one was withdrawn due to property sale.

• Approved order for 122 Tupelo Ave: correct violations by Dec 10, 2021, pay $325 fee (unanimous)
• Approved order for 240 Hollywood Blvd SE: correct violations by Dec 10, 2021, pay $325 fee (unanimous)
• Approved order for 102 Eglin Pkwy SE: correct violations by Nov 30, 2021, pay $325 fee (unanimous)
• Approved order for 337 Hollywood Blvd SE: correct violations by Nov 30, 2021, pay $325 fee (unanimous)
• Approved order for 308 Gardner Dr NE: correct violations by Dec 10, 2021, pay $325 fee (unanimous)
• Adopted $250/day fine for 164 Scottwood Dr SE, retroactive to Oct 29, 2021, plus $325 fee (unanimous)
• Closed 5 cases for compliance before hearing (GC21-0456, NUS21-0223, SPR21-0459, UNO21-0184, RVC21-0611)
• Withdrawn case WIN21-0425 due to property sale

Local Planning Agency - Regular Meeting

The Local Planning Agency unanimously recommended City Council approval of four ordinances related to a property split at 233 Burnette Avenue NW, which will allow a new single-family residence at 232 Burnette Avenue NW while the men's shelter continues on the eastern side. The board also approved acknowledging the 2021 Tree City USA recertification application packet. All votes were unanimous with two members absent.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2086 to amend FLUM for 232 Burnette Avenue NW from CIU to LDR (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2087 to rezone 232 Burnette Avenue NW from CF to R-1 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2088 to amend FLUM for 233 Burnette Avenue NW to CIU (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2089 to rezone 233 Burnette Avenue NW to CF, with a title correction (unanimous)
• Approved acknowledgement of 2021 Tree City USA recertification application packet (unanimous)

Youth Council - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach Youth Council held its inaugural meeting, electing Olivia Mead as Chair and Rachel Allen as Vice-Chair. The council also approved its bylaws with amendments, including changes to the order of business and the addition of a prayer after the Pledge of Allegiance. The bylaws will be forwarded to the City Council for approval.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Elected Olivia Mead as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Rachel Allen as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Youth Council Bylaws with amendments to Article II, Section 6 (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council unanimously adopted resolutions for the FY 2021-22 CDBG Annual Action Plan and a CDBG-CV funding application, rezoned 206 Buck Drive NE from R-1 to MX-1, and approved an ordinance allowing a special magistrate for code enforcement. It also appointed eight members and four alternates to the new Youth Council. All votes were unanimous with Council Member Kelley absent.

• Adopted FY 2021-22 CDBG Annual Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved application to DEO for CDBG-CV funding up to $75,226 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2083 amending FLUM for 206 Buck Dr NE from LDR to MU (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2084 rezoning 206 Buck Dr NE from R-1 to MX-1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2085 allowing special magistrate for code enforcement (unanimous)
• Appointed 8 Youth Council members and 4 alternates (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Fort Walton Beach City Council. The main item is an executive session to discuss the pending lawsuit Maureen Horgan v. City of Fort Walton Beach, followed by a possible action or discussion on the same case after reconvening. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session on Maureen Horgan v. City of Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County Case No. 2018-CA-003064
• Possible action or discussion on the same lawsuit after reconvening

The City Council held a special meeting and executive session to discuss settlement negotiations in the lawsuit Maureen Horgan v. City of Fort Walton Beach (Case No. 2018-CA-003064). After the closed session, the council reconvened and unanimously voted to accept the settlement as presented by Attorney Mark Bonfanti. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed special meeting to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Accepted settlement in Maureen Horgan v. City of Fort Walton Beach (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Board - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on 17 code enforcement cases, including grass height, litter, nuisance, home occupation, and water service violations. Staff is requesting the board issue compliance orders, with most cases seeking Order I and two seeking Order II. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• 17 public hearings for code violations including grass height, litter, nuisance, home occupation, permit, roof, unlicensed items, and water service
• Two cases (WS21-0335 and LIT21-0216) are requesting Order II, which may involve fines
• Cases include properties at 200 Third Avenue SW and 56 Robinwood Drive NW from prior meetings
• Board will consider approval of August 11, 2021 meeting minutes
• All hearings are quasi-judicial per Florida Statutes

The Fort Walton Beach Code Enforcement Board approved orders for multiple property code violations, including graffiti, litter, overgrown grass, and unlicensed vehicles, with compliance deadlines and $325 administrative fees. One case at 200 Third Avenue SW received a $100 per day fine for continued non-compliance. The board also noted several cases complied before the hearing.

• Approved order for 44 Cape Drive NW graffiti/nuisance violations, compliance by Oct 23, 2021, $325 fee (unanimous)
• Approved order for 164 Scottwood Drive SE litter/grass/fence/roof violations, compliance by Oct 29, 2021, $325 fee (unanimous)
• Approved order for 213 Holmes Boulevard NW grass height violation, compliance by Oct 23, 2021, $325 fee (unanimous)
• Approved order for 108 Shell Avenue SE grass height violation, compliance by Oct 23, 2021, $325 fee (unanimous)
• Approved order for 933 Denton Boulevard NW Unit C litter/grass/unlicensed vehicle violations, compliance by Nov 2, 2021, $325 fee (unanimous)
• Approved order for 201 Rose Marie Lane SW business tax receipt violation, compliance by Oct 23, 2021, $325 fee (unanimous)
• Approved Order II for 200 Third Avenue SW litter/sidewalk/grass violations, $100/day fine from Aug 26, 2021 (unanimous)
• Noted 10 cases complied before hearing

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council will hold first readings on ordinances to amend the Future Land Use Map and rezone 206 Buck Drive NE from low-density residential to mixed-use, and to establish a special magistrate option for code enforcement. The council will also consider a second reading to make the motorized scooter program permanent, and will discuss or approve several contracts and agreements, including a $693,334 sole-source purchase for golf course irrigation materials.

• Ordinance 2083: FLUM change for 206 Buck Drive NE from LDR to MU
• Ordinance 2084: Rezone 206 Buck Drive NE from R-1 to MX-1
• Ordinance 2085: Special magistrate option for code enforcement
• Ordinance 2082: Make motorized scooter program permanent
• Award $204,880 for three vehicles; $693,334 for golf club irrigation materials

The City Council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 2082, ending the pilot program and allowing motorized scooters and micromobility devices to operate permanently within city limits. The council also approved first readings of ordinances to rezone 206 Buck Drive NE for a larger accessory dwelling and to establish a Special Magistrate option for code enforcement. A sole source purchase of $693,334 for golf course irrigation materials was approved 4-1.

• Adopted Ordinance 2082 making motorized scooters permanent (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2083 to amend FLUM for 206 Buck Drive NE (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2084 to rezone 206 Buck Drive NE to MX-1 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2085 for Special Magistrate option (unanimous)
• Approved $693,334 sole source purchase for golf course irrigation materials (4-1)
• Approved FY 2020-21 Charter Officer evaluations with 2% and 3% increases (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Army Corps MOA for Landing improvements (unanimous)
• Appointed Toan Nguyen as LPA alternate member (unanimous)

Local Planning Agency - Regular Meeting

The Local Planning Agency will hold quasi-judicial hearings on two ordinances to change the land use and zoning of 206 Buck Drive NE from low-density residential to mixed-use, allowing a larger accessory dwelling. The board will also consider a variance request for a fence at 3 Neptune Court NW and elect its chair and vice chair for 2022.

• Ordinance 2083: FLUM change for 206 Buck Drive NE from LDR to MU
• Ordinance 2084: Rezone 206 Buck Drive NE from R-1 to MX-1
• Ordinance 2085: Allow special magistrate for code enforcement
• Variance request at 3 Neptune Court NW for 8-foot fence
• Election of LPA Chair and Vice Chair for 2022

The Local Planning Agency unanimously recommended approval of two ordinances for 206 Buck Drive NE: one to change the future land use from Low Density Residential to Mixed Use, and another to rezone the property from R-1 to MX-1. The board denied a recommendation for Ordinance 2085, which would have established a Special Magistrate option for code enforcement, by a 4-1 vote. A variance request for an 8-foot fence at 3 Neptune Court NW was denied by a 4-1 vote. The board also elected Gloria DeBerry as Chair and James McPherson as Vice-Chair for 2022.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2083 (FLUM change for 206 Buck Drive NE) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2084 (Rezone 206 Buck Drive NE to MX-1) (unanimous)
• Denied recommendation for Ordinance 2085 (Special Magistrate option) (4-1)
• Denied variance for 8-foot fence at 3 Neptune Court NW (4-1)
• Elected Gloria DeBerry as Chair and James McPherson as Vice-Chair (3-2)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council will consider several items, including a resolution to amend Youth Council criteria, first reading of an ordinance to make the motorized scooter and micromobility program permanent, and second reading of ordinances to update home-based business standards and vacate a utility easement at 340 Beal Parkway NW. The council will also discuss a $25,000 funding request from the Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation for the old YMCA pool and make appointments to the Code Enforcement Board and Local Planning Agency.

• Ordinance 2082: Eliminate Motorized Scooter and Micromobility Pilot Program, make permanent
• Ordinance 2080: Update standards for home-based businesses (second reading)
• Ordinance 2081: Vacate utility easement at 340 Beal Parkway NW (second reading)
• Discussion: $25,000 funding request from Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation for old YMCA pool
• Appointments: Code Enforcement Board (4) and Local Planning Agency (1)

The Fort Walton Beach City Council unanimously approved a $25,000 funding request from the Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation for the continued operation of the old YMCA pool on the City's Golf Club property. The council also adopted resolutions and ordinances on youth council criteria, motorized scooters, home-based businesses, and an easement vacation, and made appointments to city boards.

• Approved $25,000 funding for Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation pool operation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-21 amending Youth Council criteria and meeting details (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2082 on first reading to make motorized scooters permanent (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2080 on second reading updating home-based business standards (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2081 on second reading to vacate easement at 340 Beal Parkway NW (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Rennie, Heather Hebert, Lisa Courtney, and Sam Kinkaid to Code Enforcement Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Gloria DeBerry to Local Planning Agency (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council is holding a special meeting to adopt the final millage (property tax) rate and the comprehensive budget for fiscal year 2021-22. The proposed millage rate is 5.3293 mills, which is 4.82% above the rolled-back rate, and the budget totals $52,861,351. This is the second and final public hearing required by Florida law.

• Resolution 2021-19: Adopt final millage rate of 5.3293 mills for FY 2021-22, 4.82% above rolled-back rate of 5.0844 mills
• Resolution 2021-20: Adopt FY 2021-22 comprehensive budget totaling $52,861,351
• Gross taxable property value increased 5.97% to $1,637,147,629 from $1,544,981,942
• Public hearing on millage and budget as required by Florida Statutes

The City Council adopted the FY 2021-22 budget of $52,861,351 and set the millage rate at 5.3293 mills, which is 4.82% above the rolled-back rate. Both resolutions passed 4-1, with Council Member Travis Smith voting against. The Council also authorized the City Manager to administratively adjust the millage rate if final taxable values vary by more than 1% from preliminary values, also passing 4-1.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-19 setting FY 2021-22 millage rate at 5.3293 mills (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-20 adopting FY 2021-22 budget of $52,861,351 (4-1)
• Authorized City Manager to administratively adjust millage rate if final taxable values vary by more than 1% (4-1)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council will consider resolutions and ordinances including a $1.5 million loan for golf course irrigation, an updated fee schedule, and changes to home-based business rules. The consent agenda includes contracts for firefighting gear, a survey station, fertilizer, and interlocal agreements for parks and cultural funding. The council will also discuss a police canine purchase, automated citation software, and citizen-initiated charter amendments.

• Resolution 2021-17: $1,500,000 SmartBank loan for FWB Golf Club irrigation replacement
• Resolution 2021-16: FY 2021-22 Comprehensive Fee Schedule update
• Ordinance 2080: Amend Land Development Code Chapter 5 for home-based business standards
• Ordinance 2079: Convey surplus property at 329 Lake Drive NW to Watree Construction for $467,000
• Consent: $34,343.40 for 12 firefighting coat/pant sets; $23,815.00 Topcon survey station; $500,000 TDC funding for Landing performance stage

The City Council approved a $1.5 million loan from SmartBank to replace the FWB Golf Club irrigation system, with one member abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The Council also adopted the FY 2021-22 Comprehensive Fee Schedule, with a 6-1 vote, deferring proposed golf rate increases. Additionally, the Council approved a month-to-month extension of the PAWS animal control contract, a new automated citation system, a police canine, and flashing school zone beacons. A motion to reject all three citizen-initiated charter amendment petitions failed, and the Council instead authorized negotiations with the petition group.

• Approved Resolution 2021-17 authorizing a $1.5 million loan from SmartBank for the FWB Golf Club irrigation replacement (5-1, 1 abstention).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-16, the FY 2021-22 Comprehensive Fee Schedule, with a 6-1 vote, deferring proposed 2023 golf rate increases.
• Approved a month-to-month extension of the PAWS animal control contract at current rates (4-3).
• Approved the purchase of an automated citation system and 30 in-car printers for $29,910.
• Approved the purchase of a police canine and associated equipment for $24,400.
• Approved the sole source purchase of five flashing school zone beacons from Temple, Inc. for $29,190.
• Defeated a motion to reject all three citizen-initiated charter amendment petitions (3-4).
• Adopted a motion to authorize negotiations with the petition group regarding the charter amendments (5-2).

Code Enforcement Board - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council will consider a $1.5 million loan for golf course irrigation, adopt the FY 2021-22 fee schedule, and update home-based business standards. It will also vote on several contracts, including firefighting gear, a survey total station, fertilizer, and a police canine. The agenda includes routine items like proclamations, minutes, and reports.

• Resolution 2021-17: $1.5M SmartBank loan for FWB Golf Club irrigation replacement
• Resolution 2021-16: FY 2021-22 Comprehensive Fee Schedule update
• Ordinance 2080: update standards for home-based businesses in Land Development Code
• Ordinance 2079: convey surplus property at 329 Lake Drive NW to Watree Construction for $467,000
• Consent agenda: $34,343.40 for firefighting coats/pants, $23,815.00 for Topcon survey station, $500,000 for Landing performance stage, $54,000 for Preston Hood Athletic Complex safety netting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council approved a $1.5 million loan from SmartBank to replace the golf club irrigation system, with one member abstaining due to a conflict of interest. They also adopted the FY 2021-22 fee schedule, approved a month-to-month extension of the animal control contract with PAWS, and authorized purchases for police equipment and school zone beacons. Several ordinances were advanced, including updates to home-based business rules and easement vacations, while a property conveyance was postponed.

• Approved $1.5M loan for golf club irrigation replacement (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Adopted FY 2021-22 fee schedule (6-1)
• Approved month-to-month extension of PAWS animal control contract (4-3)
• Approved $29,910 for automated citation system and printers (unanimous)
• Approved $24,400 for police canine and equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $29,190 for flashing school zone beacons (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to update home-based business rules (5-2)
• Postponed conveyance of surplus property at 329 Lake Drive NW

City Council - Special Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council is holding a special meeting to consider approving two interlocal agreements with Okaloosa County and other county municipalities. These agreements would allocate 12.5% of Tourist Development Tax revenues to municipalities for 20 years, contingent on voter approval of a referendum on October 5, 2021. The agreements also resolve a Chapter 164 conflict resolution process initiated by Destin regarding the expansion of the Tourist Development District.

• Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Okaloosa County and municipalities for funding allocation of Tourist Development Tax revenues
• Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Okaloosa County municipalities regarding allocation of Tourist Development Tax revenues
• Agreement earmarks 12.5% of TDT revenues to municipalities for 20 years, starting March 1, 2022
• Agreement contingent on voter approval of October 5, 2021 referendum
• Municipalities must dismiss Chapter 164 proceedings and waive claims related to Tourist Development District expansion

The City Council held a joint meeting with Okaloosa County and other county municipalities to finalize two interlocal agreements on tourist development tax revenue allocation. Council Member Schmidt moved to approve both agreements as amended during the meeting, contingent on the city securing a position on the Board. The motion was seconded by Council Member Moran and carried unanimously, 6 to 0.

• Approved the Interlocal Agreement between Okaloosa County and municipalities for funding allocation of tourist development tax revenues, as amended
• Approved the Interlocal Agreement between municipalities on allocating 12.5% of annual tourist development tax revenues for 20 years, as amended
• Made approval contingent on the City of Fort Walton Beach securing a position on the Board

Community Redevelopment Agency - Regular Meeting

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider adopting its FY 2021-22 budget of $2,437,243 via Resolution 2021-1. The budget is balanced and includes funding for capital improvements such as Chester Pruitt Park, downtown parking lots, wayfinding signs, and a new museum building. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and public comments.

• Adoption of CRA Resolution 2021-1 for FY 2021-22 budget totaling $2,437,243
• Capital outlay for Chester Pruitt Park improvements
• Downtown parking lot improvements
• Wayfinding and street signage installation
• Demo and design costs for a new museum building

The Community Redevelopment Agency unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-1, approving a $2,437,243 balanced budget for fiscal year October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. The budget covers operational expenses, capital improvements, and economic incentive programs, with funding allocated for projects like Chester Pruitt Park improvements, downtown parking lot improvements, wayfinding signage, and museum design costs. The board also unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from March 23, April 20, and June 22, 2021 meetings.

• Adopted CRA Resolution 2021-1, approving the FY 2021-22 budget of $2,437,243 (unanimous).
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (unanimous).
• Approved the minutes from the March 23, April 20, and June 22, 2021 CRA meetings (unanimous).

City Council - Special Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council is holding a special meeting to consider three resolutions: establishing fire services assessment rates for FY 2021-22, adopting the tentative millage rate of 5.3293 mills, and adopting the tentative budget for FY 2021-22. The meeting also includes discussion of City Council pay and benefits. These are decisions, not just discussions, and will set the property tax rate and fire service fees for the coming fiscal year.

• Resolution 2021-13: Fire services assessment rates of $85 per residential unit, $0.08/sq ft commercial, $0.02/sq ft industrial/warehouse, $0.00 institutional
• Resolution 2021-14: Tentative millage rate set at 5.3293 mills for FY 2021-22
• Resolution 2021-15: Adoption of tentative FY 2021-22 budget
• Discussion of City Council pay and benefits

The City Council adopted the tentative FY 2021-22 budget of $52,861,351 and set the tentative millage rate at 5.3293 mills, both by 5-2 votes. The council also approved a fire services assessment resolution (5-2) and moved $150,000 from a rescue boat line item to a sidewalk fund (4-3). No action was taken on a discussion about council pay and benefits.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-13 establishing fire services assessment rates (5-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-14 setting tentative millage rate at 5.3293 mills (5-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-15 adopting tentative FY 2021-22 budget of $52,861,351 (5-2)
• Moved $150,000 from rescue boat line item to sidewalk building fund (4-3)
• Discussed council pay and benefits; no action taken

Youth Council - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council is holding a special joint meeting with Okaloosa County and other municipalities to consider approving two interlocal agreements that allocate 12.5% of Tourist Development Tax revenues to municipalities for 20 years, contingent on voter approval of a referendum on October 5, 2021. The agreements resolve a Chapter 164 conflict resolution process initiated by Destin regarding the expansion of the Tourist Development District.

• Approval of interlocal agreement between Okaloosa County and municipalities for funding allocation of Tourist Development Tax revenues
• Approval of interlocal agreement among municipalities regarding allocation of 12.5% of annual Tourist Development Tax revenues
• Agreement conditional on voter approval of October 5, 2021 referendum
• Term of 20 years beginning March 1, 2022
• Funds cannot be used for public safety expenditures

The City Council held a joint meeting with Okaloosa County and other municipalities to finalize two interlocal agreements regarding the allocation of tourist development tax revenues. Council Member Schmidt moved to approve both agreements as amended during discussions, contingent on the city securing a position on the board. The motion was seconded by Council Member Moran and passed unanimously, 6 to 0.

• Approved the Interlocal Agreement between Okaloosa County and municipalities for funding allocation of tourist development tax revenues, as amended.
• Approved the Interlocal Agreement between municipalities regarding allocation of 12.5% of annual tourist development tax revenues for 20 years, as amended.
• Made approval contingent on the City of Fort Walton Beach securing a position on the Board.

Local Planning Agency - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach Local Planning Agency will consider recommending City Council adoption of Ordinance 2080, which updates home-based business standards to comply with new state law (HB 403), and will vote on a request to expand/modify a nonconforming structure at 276 Brooks Street SE. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comments.

• Ordinance 2080: amend Chapter 5 of Land Development Code to update home-based business standards per HB 403
• Request for expansion/modification of nonconforming structure at 276 Brooks Street SE
• Approval of minutes from August 5, 2021 meeting

The Local Planning Agency unanimously forwarded Ordinance 2080 to City Council, which updates the Land Development Code to comply with new state law HB 403 on home-based businesses. The board also unanimously approved a request to modify and expand a detrimental nonconforming structure at 276 Brooks Street SE. Both actions were approved with a 6-0 vote.

• Forwarded Ordinance 2080 (home-based business standards update) to City Council (6-0)
• Approved modification/expansion of nonconforming structure at 276 Brooks Street SE (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 5, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss proposed terms of an Interlocal Agreement related to the expansion of the Tourist Development Taxing District. The City Manager and City Attorney will provide information, and the council will give direction in preparation for a September 8, 2021 Chapter 164 dispute resolution meeting. No action is required; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion of proposed terms for Tourist Development District expansion Interlocal Agreement
• Allocation of 12.5% of annual TDT revenues to nine municipalities
• Membership makeup of the Tourist Development Council
• Next Chapter 164 meeting scheduled for September 8, 2021

The City Council met to discuss the proposed Interlocal Agreement with Okaloosa County and eight other municipalities on the countywide expansion of the Tourist Development Taxing District. The Council concurred with a revised 20-year term (reviewed every five years) instead of the original 28 years. No formal vote was taken on the agreement itself; the discussion was to consider the proposed terms before a meeting with the other municipalities.

• Approved the agenda as presented unanimously.
• Discussed the proposed Interlocal Agreement terms, including Fort Walton Beach receiving 18% of municipal TDT revenue allocation.
• Concurred with lowering the agreement term from 28 years to 20 years, with a review every five years.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council will vote on several property conveyances, a rezoning, and a major development order, along with various equipment purchases and service contracts. The agenda includes first and second readings of ordinances for surplus land sales and a zoning change, plus consent items for equipment and agreements.

• Convey surplus property at 329 Lake Drive NW to Watree Construction for $467,000
• Convey surplus property at 17 Industrial Street NW to William Augustus Bowles Foundation for $300,000
• Convey surplus property at 232 & 234 Combs Manor Court NW to Barry Gray for $14,000
• Rezone 36 Shell Avenue SE from MX-2 to CG (Commercial)
• Major development order for Eglin Federal Credit Union Operations Center at 340 Beal Parkway NW

The Fort Walton Beach City Council adopted Ordinance 2074 on second reading, allowing livery vessel rentals in MX-2 zoning districts with supplemental and parking standards, and adding a compliance deadline of September 30, 2023, for existing businesses. The council also approved several property conveyances, including the sale of 329 Lake Drive NW to Watree Construction for $467,000 and 17 Industrial Street NW to William Augustus Bowles Foundation for $300,000 (4-1). Additionally, the council authorized a major development order for the Eglin Federal Credit Union Operations Center at 340 Beal Parkway NW, approved a new recycling agreement with ECUA, and authorized various equipment leases and park repairs.

• Adopted Ordinance 2074 allowing livery vessel rentals in MX-2 districts with compliance deadline Sept 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2077 to vacate easement at 630 Lovejoy Road NW (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2079 to convey 329 Lake Drive NW to Watree Construction for $467,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2075 to convey 17 Industrial Street NW to William Augustus Bowles Foundation for $300,000 (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2076 to convey 232 & 234 Combs Manor Court NW to Barry Gray for $14,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2078 to rezone 36 Shell Avenue SE to CG (unanimous)
• Authorized major development order for Eglin Federal Credit Union Operations Center at 340 Beal Parkway NW (unanimous)
• Approved new ECUA recycling interlocal agreement for 24 months ending Sept 30, 2023 (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Board - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on 11 code violation cases, ranging from grass height and litter to pool maintenance and zoning violations. Staff is requesting issuance of Orders I and II, and in one case, authorization to foreclose. The board will also consider minutes from the July 14 meeting and any cases that have come into compliance.

• Grass height case GHD21-0414, staff requests Order I
• Litter cases LIT21-0216 and LIT21-0218, staff requests Order I
• Nuisance cases NUS21-0223, NUS21-0243, and NUS21-0193 (Order II)
• Pool maintenance case POO21-0379, staff requests Order I
• Zoning violation case ZV20-0670, staff requests authorization to foreclose

The Code Enforcement Board approved orders for three properties with violations, including a recommendation to City Council to proceed with foreclosure on 29 Walter Martin Road SE due to unpaid fines. The board also approved compliance orders for properties at 200 Third Avenue SW and 56 Robinwood Drive NW, and noted several cases were resolved or pulled. The September meeting was cancelled.

• Recommended City Council authorize foreclosure on 29 Walter Martin Road SE (unanimous)
• Approved Order I for 200 Third Avenue SW with $325 fee and 15-day compliance deadline (unanimous)
• Approved Order I for 56 Robinwood Drive NW with $325 fee and 10-day compliance deadline (unanimous)
• Adopted Order II for 56 Robinwood Drive SW with $250/day fine from May 22, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended, removing complied and pulled cases (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 14, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council will consider a range of items including several contract awards, property conveyances, a rezoning, and a resolution supporting affordable housing. Key decisions include purchasing six vehicles for $354,816, demolishing the old field office complex for $193,554, and rezoning 36 Shell Avenue SE to commercial. The agenda also includes a presentation on proposed charter amendments and several routine consent items.

• Award of $354,816 for six FY 2021-22 vehicles
• Award of $193,554 for demolition of Old Field Office Complex
• Rezoning of 36 Shell Avenue SE from MX-2 to CG
• Conveyance of 17 Industrial Street NW for $300,000
• Resolution supporting $340,000 for Charlie Hill Terrace redevelopment

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-11, approving the FY 2021-22 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan with $168,866 in total funding for local projects. The Council also unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-9, committing $340,000 to support the Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority's application for Low Income Housing Tax Credits for the Bayside Gardens affordable housing development. Several ordinances were passed on first reading, including one to regulate livery vessel rentals and two property conveyances, with one passing 5-1.

• Adopted FY 2021-22 CDBG Annual Action Plan with $168,866 in funding (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-9 supporting Housing Authority LIHTC application with $340,000 contribution (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2074 on first reading to allow livery vessel rentals in MX-2 zoning (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2075 on first reading to convey 17 Industrial St NW to William Augustus Bowles Foundation for $300,000 (5-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2076 on first reading to convey 232 & 234 Combs Manor Court NW to Barry Gray for $14,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2078 on first reading to rezone 36 Shell Ave SE from MX-2 to CG (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2073 on second reading amending noise ordinance (unanimous)
• Awarded $193,554 demolition contract for Old Field Office Complex to Jobe's Dirt Works (unanimous)

Local Planning Agency - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach Local Planning Agency will hold a quasi-judicial hearing to recommend whether City Council should adopt Ordinance 2078, rezoning 36 Shell Avenue SE from MX-2 (Mixed Use-High) to CG (Commercial). The board will also consider Ordinance 2074, which would allow livery vessel rentals in MX-2 districts, and a variance request at 34 Silva Drive NW for reduced setbacks. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes.

• Rezone 36 Shell Avenue SE from MX-2 to CG (Commercial)
• Ordinance 2074: add livery vessel rental as permitted use in MX-2 with parking standards
• Variance at 34 Silva Drive NW for reduced front and interior side setbacks
• Approval of May 6, 2021 minutes

The Local Planning Agency forwarded a recommendation of approval to the City Council for Ordinance 2074, which would add livery vessel rental as a permitted use in MX-2 zoning districts and establish supplemental and parking standards. The board also recommended approval of a rezoning for 36 Shell Avenue SE from MX-2 to CG (commercial) by a 4-1 vote. A variance request for a shed at 34 Silva Drive NW was approved unanimously.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2074 (livery vessel rentals) to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2078 (rezoning 36 Shell Ave SE to CG) to City Council (4-1)
• Approved variance for 34 Silva Drive NW allowing 13'6" front and 6'9" side setbacks (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council - Workshop

The City Council will discuss the proposed FY 2021-22 comprehensive budget of $52,805,854, which is $3.2M (6.52%) more than the prior year. The budget maintains the current millage rate of 5.3293 mills and includes capital projects, wage adjustments, and utility rate study year 2. This is a discussion item, not a final vote.

• Proposed budget total $52,805,854, up $3.2M from FY 2020-21
• Maintains millage rate at 5.3293 mills; taxable property values up 5.49% to $1.629B
• Includes 3% COLA and 2% length-of-service wage adjustments totaling $595.7K
• Capital improvement projects totaling $4.58M, including street resurfacing, Eglin Parkway lighting, and Westside Fire Station design
• Vehicle replacements totaling $679K, including 5 police patrol cars

At a workshop, the Fort Walton Beach City Council reached consensus to move forward with the Preston Hood Athletic Complex expansion and the Pines Course Golf Club irrigation replacement, while directing staff to keep the FY 2021-22 millage rate at 5.3293 mills. No formal votes were taken; the council also heard a funding request from the Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation for $25,000 annually, which was discussed but not decided.

• Consensus to proceed with Preston Hood Athletic Complex expansion (no formal vote)
• Consensus to proceed with Pines Course Golf Club irrigation replacement (no formal vote)
• Direction to keep FY 2021-22 millage rate at 5.3293 mills (no formal vote)
• Agenda approved unanimously

City Council - Special Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 2021-10, which would initiate a Chapter 164 conflict resolution process with Okaloosa County over the proposed expansion of the Tourist Development Taxing District (TDD) countywide. The resolution authorizes the city attorney and city manager to implement the process and notify the county and other municipalities. The council will vote on adopting the resolution.

• Resolution 2021-10 initiating Chapter 164 Florida Statutes conflict resolution process with Okaloosa County
• Conflict concerns legal sufficiency of TDD expansion, bed tax collection methods, and Tourist Development Plan amendments
• Okaloosa County referendum on TDD expansion scheduled for October 5, 2021
• Proposed countywide TDD would levy 4% tourist development tax in expansion area, plus additional 1% effective March 1, 2025
• City of Destin initiated similar resolution on July 19, 2021

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-10 to initiate a Chapter 164 conflict resolution process with Okaloosa County regarding the proposed expansion of the Tourist Development Taxing District. The resolution includes a 60-day extension for the conflict assessment meeting. Council also unanimously appointed Council Member Holmes to attend the meeting alongside the City Manager and City Attorney.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-10 initiating Chapter 164 conflict resolution with Okaloosa County (unanimous)
• Appointed Council Member Holmes to attend conflict assessment meeting with City Manager and City Attorney (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Board - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on six code enforcement cases involving refuse containers, litter, maintenance, nuisance, and roof maintenance. Staff is requesting the board issue compliance orders (Order I or Order II) for each case. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• GC21-0192: Refuse Container case, staff requests Order I
• LIT21-0136: Litter case, staff requests Order I
• MAN21-0164: Maintenance General case, staff requests Order I
• NUS21-0121: Nuisance case, staff requests Order I
• ROF21-0004: Roof Maintenance case, staff requests Order I

The Fort Walton Beach Code Enforcement Board approved an order for the property at 13 Deal Avenue NW to correct violations by August 14, 2021, waiving the $325 administrative fee. The board also tabled a case for 56 Robinwood Drive NW until August 11, 2021, to allow the owner time to work with his attorney. Four other cases were closed as compliant before the hearing.

• Approved order for 13 Deal Ave NW to correct violations by Aug 14, 2021, waived $325 fee (unanimous)
• Tabled 56 Robinwood Drive NW case until Aug 11, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted June 9, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Closed cases GC21-0192, MAN21-0164, NUS21-0121, ROF21-0004 as compliant

Local Planning Agency - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on six code violation cases, including refuse container, litter, maintenance, nuisance, and roof maintenance issues. Staff is requesting the board issue compliance orders (Order I or Order II) for each case. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• GC21-0192: Refuse Container case, staff requests Order I
• LIT21-0136: Litter case, staff requests Order I
• MAN21-0164: Maintenance General case, staff requests Order I
• NUS21-0121 and NUS21-0193: Nuisance cases, staff requests Order I and Order II respectively
• ROF21-0004: Roof Maintenance case, staff requests Order I

The Code Enforcement Board approved a staff recommendation to accept findings and order Justin Emery to correct violations at 13 Deal Avenue NW by August 14, 2021, waiving the $325 administrative fee. The board also tabled a case for 56 Robinwood Drive NW until August 11, 2021, to allow the owner time to work with his attorney. Four other cases were noted as complied before the hearing.

• Approved order for 13 Deal Ave NW with compliance by Aug 14, 2021, waived $325 fee (unanimous)
• Tabled 56 Robinwood Drive NW case until Aug 11, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of June 9, 2021 as amended (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will discuss and provide direction on FY 2021-22 budget policy issues, including adopting the Fire Protection Services Assessment Rates and setting the proposed millage rate. These rates are the maximum allowable for the year. The council will also authorize dates for public hearings to adopt the millage rate and comprehensive budget.

• Adoption of Fire Protection Services Assessment Rates for FY 2021-22
• Setting the proposed FY 2021-22 millage rate
• Authorization to set public hearing dates: Sept 8 and Sept 22, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.

The City Council set the proposed Fire Services Assessment rate for FY 2021-22 at 26.8% after a 3-3 tie defeated a higher 29.87% option. The proposed millage rate was set at 5.3293 mills (4-2), and budget hearing dates were scheduled for September 8 and September 29 (later changed to September 27). The meeting also included presentations on five-year departmental plans and budget highlights.

• Set proposed Fire Services Assessment rate at 26.8% (5-1)
• Defeated proposed Fire Services Assessment rate of 29.87% (3-3)
• Set proposed millage rate at 5.3293 mills (4-2)
• Scheduled Budget Hearing #1 for Sept 8, 2021 and Budget Hearing #2 for Sept 29, 2021 (unanimous; later changed to Sept 27)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency - Workshop

The Community Redevelopment Agency is holding a workshop to discuss quality of life and blight issues, focusing on public safety as a top strategic priority. Staff will review relevant city code sections (Leisure and Recreation, Offenses, Traffic and Vehicles) and seek board input. This is a discussion item with no financial impact.

• Discussion of quality of life and blight issues
• Review of Chapter 7 (Leisure and Recreation Services)
• Review of Chapter 9 (Offenses)
• Review of Chapter 11 (Traffic and Vehicles)
• Public safety as a strategic priority

The Community Redevelopment Agency held a workshop to discuss amending the City's Code of Ordinances to address long-standing quality-of-life and blight issues. Staff will prepare ordinance changes covering three chapters: parks and recreation, offenses like solicitation, and traffic/watercraft. A civil citation program is being discussed, with citations possibly heard before a magistrate or the Code Enforcement Board. No ordinances were approved; the board agreed with the direction and staff will present recommendations later.

• Agreed with staff direction to prepare ordinance amendments addressing quality-of-life and blight issues
• Discussed strengthening Chapter 7 (parks) on unattended items, open containers, sleeping/camping, and trespassing
• Discussed Chapter 9 (offenses) on solicitation on public rights of way
• Discussed Chapter 11 (traffic/watercraft) on beach landings, floating structures, and derelict vessels
• Discussed a civil citation program with hearings before a magistrate or Code Enforcement Board
• No formal votes taken; staff to present recommendations for future approval

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council will consider joining Florida's opioid settlement agreement, amend noise ordinances, and discuss proposals to purchase city-owned properties. The agenda also includes routine items like consent agenda approvals, a police fund allocation, and a voting delegate nomination.

• Resolution 2021-7 to join Florida's opioid settlement MOU
• Ordinance 2073 amending noise regulations (Sections 8.09.03 and 9.06)
• Discussion of purchase proposals for 232 & 234 Combs Manor Court NW
• Change orders for Liza Jackson Park pier repairs totaling $26,311
• Use of up to $20,000 from Law Enforcement Trust Fund for police equipment

The City Council approved the sale of two surplus city-owned parcels at 232 and 234 Combs Manor Court NW to Barry Gray for $14,000, with the condition that he build a residence on the property. The motion, amended to require Gray to pay all closing and title costs but not the realtor's fee, passed 4 to 3. The council also adopted a resolution to join Florida's opioid settlement MOU, approved change orders for Hurricane Sally repairs, and advanced a noise ordinance revision.

• Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous).
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including minutes, RFP 21-012 for benefits, and $20,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (unanimous).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-7 to join the Florida opioid settlement MOU (unanimous).
• Adopted Ordinance 2073 on first reading to amend the noise ordinance (unanimous; final reading set for 8/10/2021).
• Appointed Council Member Moran as voting delegate to the Florida League of Cities conference (unanimous).
• Approved the sale of 232 & 234 Combs Manor Court NW to Barry Gray for $14,000 with a build condition (4-3).
• Authorized two change orders for ITB 21-002 for pier and boardwalk repairs at Liza Jackson Park, totaling $26,311 (unanimous).
• Set discussion of charter amendments for the August 10, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous).

Code Enforcement Board - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on five code violation cases, each with staff requesting an order (Order I or II) for compliance. The board will also elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and other routine items.

• Public hearing on grass height violation (GHD21-0250) - staff requests Order I
• Public hearing on maintenance violation (MAN21-0067) - staff requests Order I
• Public hearing on permit violation (PR20-0736) - staff requests Order I
• Public hearings on two unlicensed non-operative items cases (UNO21-0142, UNO21-0051) - staff requests Order I and Order II
• Election of chairperson and vice-chairperson

The Fort Walton Beach Code Enforcement Board held a regular meeting with no cases to hear, as all cases had complied or were expected to comply soon. The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the May 12, 2021 meeting. It also unanimously elected Robert Rennie as Chair and Michael Rojas as Vice-Chair for the term July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2022.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Elected Robert Rennie as Chair for July 1, 2021-July 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Elected Michael Rojas as Vice-Chair for July 1, 2021-July 1, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council will consider a series of quasi-judicial ordinances to annex and rezone several properties on Mar Walt Drive and Hospital Road, including 999 and 1005 Mar Walt Drive and 1106 and 1112 Hospital Road, to commercial use. The council will also vote on establishing a Youth Council, accepting a $49,544 grant for police COVID-19 response, and approving a 180-day moratorium on new livery vessel business tax receipts.

• Annexation and commercial zoning for 999, 1005 Mar Walt Drive, 1106, 1112 Hospital Road, and an unaddressed parcel (Parcel ID 34-1S-24-0000-0052-0100)
• Resolution 2021-5 to establish a new Fort Walton Beach Youth Council
• Resolution 2021-6 to accept $49,544 in FDLE Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding for police
• Ordinance 2072: 180-day moratorium on new business tax receipts for livery vessel rentals
• Ordinance 2070: conveyance of surplus property at 116 Hollywood Boulevard SW to LBC Holdings, Inc. for $280,000

The City Council adopted an emergency ordinance establishing a 180-day moratorium on new business tax receipts for livery vessel (watercraft rental) businesses, allowing existing businesses to renew. The council also approved a $57,500 task order for a Kenwood neighborhood traffic study, adopted resolutions creating a Youth Council and accepting $49,544 in FDLE coronavirus funding, and approved several property-related ordinances. Multiple annexation and zoning items for Mar Walt Drive and Hospital Road properties were postponed to the June 22 meeting.

• Adopted emergency ordinance 2072 establishing 180-day moratorium on new livery vessel business tax receipts (unanimous)
• Approved $57,500 task order with Jenkins Engineering for Kenwood Neighborhood Traffic Study (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-5 establishing Fort Walton Beach Youth Council (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-6 accepting $49,544 FDLE Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2070 conveying surplus property at 116 Hollywood Boulevard SW to LBC Holdings, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2071 amending City Excess Real Property code section (6-1, Moran dissenting)
• Appointed Amy Jamieson to Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board (6-1, Schmidt dissenting)
• Approved School Safety Officer agreement with Okaloosa Academy Charter School (6-0, Schmidt abstaining)

Local Planning Agency - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council will consider a series of quasi-judicial ordinances to annex and rezone several properties on Mar Walt Drive and Hospital Road, including 999, 1005 Mar Walt Drive and 1106, 1112 Hospital Road, to commercial use. They will also vote on a 180-day moratorium on new livery vessel rental business licenses, accept a $49,544 grant for police COVID-19 response, and decide on several consent agenda items such as property purchases and a food concession contract.

• Ordinances 2052-2066: annexation, FLUM amendment to Mixed Use, and CG (Commercial) zoning for 999, 1005 Mar Walt Drive, 1106, 1112 Hospital Road, and an unaddressed parcel (ID 34-1S-24-0000-0052-0100)
• Ordinance 2072: 180-day moratorium on new business tax receipts for livery vessel (watercraft rental) businesses
• Resolution 2021-6: acceptance of $49,544 FDLE Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding for police
• Consent item: purchase contract for 40 Robinwood Drive SW with Stage Crafters Community Theatre, Inc.
• Consent item: award RFP 21-010 for food concession services to Greek's Catering and Events, Inc.

The City Council adopted an emergency ordinance establishing a 180-day moratorium on issuing new business tax receipts for livery vessel (watercraft rental) businesses, while allowing existing businesses to renew. The council also unanimously directed staff to work with local water sports groups and agencies to craft a livery vessel ordinance for review in August. Several other items were approved, including resolutions establishing a Youth Council and accepting $49,544 in FDLE coronavirus funding, and ordinances conveying surplus property and amending the city's excess real property code.

• Adopted emergency ordinance 2072 establishing 180-day moratorium on new livery vessel business tax receipts (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-5 establishing a new Fort Walton Beach Youth Council (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-6 accepting $49,544 in FDLE Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2070 conveying surplus property at 116 Hollywood Boulevard SW to LBC Holdings, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2071 amending City Excess Real Property code section (6-1)
• Approved $57,500 task order with Jenkins Engineering for Kenwood Neighborhood Traffic Study (unanimous)
• Approved School Safety Officer agreement with Okaloosa Academy Charter School at $42/hour, not to exceed $59,000 (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Amy Jamieson to Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board (6-1)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council will vote on a resolution to finance a new fire department ladder truck, approve the sale of surplus property, and consider several ordinances. The agenda includes first readings for property conveyance and code changes, and second readings for multiple annexations and zoning changes on Mar Walt Drive and Hospital Road.

• Resolution 2021-4: Authorize $999,320.26 lease-purchase with Hancock Whitney for a new fire department ladder truck
• Ordinance 2070: Convey surplus property at 116 Hollywood Boulevard SW to LBC Holdings, Inc. for $280,000
• Ordinance 2071: Amend Code Section 2.00.05 to update surplus property disposal process
• Second readings: Annexations and zoning for 999, 1005 Mar Walt Drive, 1106, 1112 Hospital Road, and an unaddressed parcel (Parcel ID 34-1S-24-0000-0052-0100)
• Ordinance 2067: Amend FLUM for 116 Hollywood Boulevard SW to Mixed Business and Industrial

The City Council approved negotiating the sale of the surplus property at 17 Industrial Street NW to the William Augustus Bowles Foundation for $300,000, with a 5-2 vote. Council also approved declaring 40 Robinwood Drive SW surplus and negotiating its sale to Stage Crafters Community Theatre for $220,000, including $64,000 in city financing, by a 5-2 vote. The council adopted the 2021 strategic planning priorities of Public Safety, Expansion of City Recreation Amenities, and Downtown Master Plan/Around the Mound Implementation unanimously. Several annexation and zoning ordinances for properties on Mar Walt Drive and Hospital Road were postponed to the June 8, 2021 meeting.

• Approved negotiating sale of 17 Industrial Street NW to WAB Foundation for $300,000 (5-2)
• Approved declaring 40 Robinwood Drive SW surplus and negotiating sale to Stage Crafters for $220,000 with $64,000 city financing (5-2)
• Adopted 2021 strategic priorities: Public Safety, Recreation Amenities, Downtown Master Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-4 financing fire ladder truck with Hancock Whitney for $999,320.26 at 1.59% (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2070 on first reading to convey 116 Hollywood Blvd SW to LBC Holdings for $280,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2071 on first reading amending surplus property process (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinances 2067, 2068, 2069 on second reading for 116 Hollywood Blvd SW and 14 Robinwood Dr SW (unanimous)
• Postponed 15 annexation/zoning ordinances and parking easement for White Wilson to June 8, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council is considering several items including a budget amendment for city funds and land use/rezoning requests for 116 Hollywood Boulevard SW. Additional business includes awarding contracts for fire equipment, dredging, and various development studies.

• Purchase of Fire Department communications equipment from Motorola Solutions, Inc.
• Resolution to amend the FY 2020-21 budget for General, Law Enforcement Training, CDBG, and Utilities Funds
• Ordinance to amend Future Land Use Map and rezone 116 Hollywood Boulevard SW
• Task orders for Downtown Master Plan implementation totaling $250,000
• Award of ITB 21-003 for Lake Earl Dredging to Sea & Shoreline, LLC for $62,950

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-3, a $2,573,256 budget amendment for FY 2020-21, including grant receipts, CARES Act funds, and utility fund changes for Brooks Bridge. The council also gave first reading approval to ordinances amending the Future Land Use Map and rezoning 116 Hollywood Boulevard SW to Mixed Business and Industrial (MBI) and Mixed Business (MB), respectively. Additionally, the council approved a major development order for Freedom Beacon Park Phase 2 (312 apartments) and several subdivision plats, all unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-3, FY 2020-21 Budget Amendment No. 1, totaling $2,573,256 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2067, amending FLUM for 116 Hollywood Blvd SW to MBI (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2068, rezoning 116 Hollywood Blvd SW to MB (unanimous)
• Approved major development order for Freedom Beacon Park Phase 2 at 1900 Lewis Turner Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved final subdivision plat for Oak Street Townhomes, 122 Chicago Ave SE (unanimous)
• Approved final subdivision plat for Patel-Shah Business Park, 121-131 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW (unanimous)
• Authorized $250,000 task orders with Matrix Design Group for Downtown Master Plan studies (6-1, Smith opposed)
• Authorized $10,740 task order with Jenkins Engineering for Preston Hood Athletic Complex design (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Board - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on seven code violation cases, including litter, maintenance, nuisance, permit, unlicensed items, and permitted uses. Staff is requesting the board issue compliance orders (Order I or II) for each case. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• LIT21-0109: Litter case, staff requests Order I
• LIT21-0141: Litter case, staff requests Order I
• MAN21-0065: Maintenance General case, staff requests Order I
• NUS21-0193: Nuisance case, staff requests Order I
• PU20-0719: Permitted Uses case, staff requests Order II

The Fort Walton Beach Code Enforcement Board approved two enforcement orders for properties at 57 Silva Drive NW and 56 Robinwood Drive NW, both found in violation of city codes. Each property owner was ordered to correct violations by May 22, 2021, and pay a $325 administrative fee. The board also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and noted several cases had come into compliance.

• Approved order for 57 Silva Drive NW to correct litter/outside storage violations by May 22, 2021, with $325 fee (unanimous)
• Approved order for 56 Robinwood Drive NW to correct zoning/litter violations by May 22, 2021, with $325 fee (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended, removing items 7.5 and marking 7.2, 7.3, 7.6, 7.7 as complied (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 14, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on seven code enforcement cases involving litter, maintenance, nuisance, permit, unlicensed items, and permitted uses. Staff is requesting the board issue compliance orders (Order I or II) for each case. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• LIT21-0109: Litter case, staff requests Order I
• LIT21-0141: Litter case, staff requests Order I
• MAN21-0065: Maintenance General case, staff requests Order I
• NUS21-0193: Nuisance case, staff requests Order I
• PU20-0719: Permitted Uses case, staff requests Order II

The Code Enforcement Board approved orders for two properties found in violation of city codes. For 57 Silva Drive NW, owned by John C. Partlow, the board ordered correction of litter and outside storage violations by May 22, 2021, and payment of a $325 administrative fee. For 56 Robinwood Drive NW, owned by Herbert A. Schmidt Jr., the board ordered correction of prohibited use and litter violations by the same deadline, also with a $325 fee. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes, and noted several cases had come into compliance.

• Approved agenda as amended, removing items 7.5 and 7.7 and noting compliance on others (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 14, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved order for 57 Silva Drive NW: correct violations by May 22, 2021, pay $325 fee (unanimous)
• Approved order for 56 Robinwood Drive NW: correct violations by May 22, 2021, pay $325 fee (unanimous)

Local Planning Agency - Regular Meeting

The Local Planning Agency will consider recommending City Council adoption of two ordinances for 116 Hollywood Boulevard SW: one to amend the Future Land Use Map to Mixed Business and Industrial (MBI), and another to rezone the property from CF (Community Facilities) to MB (Mixed Business & Manufacturing). The meeting also includes approval of minutes, public comments, and reports.

• Ordinance 2067: Amend FLUM for 116 Hollywood Blvd SW to MBI
• Ordinance 2068: Rezone 116 Hollywood Blvd SW from CF to MB
• Approval of April 8, 2021 minutes
• Public comments period

The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of Ordinance 2067 to amend the Future Land Use Map for 116 Hollywood Boulevard SW to Mixed Business and Industrial (MBI) by a 5-1 vote, and Ordinance 2068 to rezone the same property from CF to MB (Mixed Business & Manufacturing) by a 4-2 vote. Both recommendations will go to City Council for final approval. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes of the April 8, 2021 meeting as amended.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2067 (FLUM change to MBI) (5-1)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2068 (rezoning to MB) (4-2)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes as amended (unanimous)

City Council - Workshop

This is a workshop meeting of the Fort Walton Beach City Council, with the sole agenda item being a discussion of strategic planning. No formal action is listed on the agenda, and the meeting is procedural in nature, focused on discussion rather than decisions.

• Discussion of strategic planning

The City Council held a strategic planning workshop and selected three top priorities to guide the FY2021-22 budget: Downtown Master Plan / Around the Mound Implementation, Expansion of City Recreation Amenities, and Public Safety. The selection followed breakout sessions with department directors and public comments. No formal votes were taken; the priorities were chosen through discussion and consensus.

• Selected Downtown Master Plan / Around the Mound Implementation as top priority
• Selected Expansion of City Recreation Amenities as top priority
• Selected Public Safety as top priority
• Did not select Code Enforcement / Beautification as top priority
• Did not select City Growth / Annexation as top priority
• Did not select Government Spending as top priority
• Did not select Workforce Housing as top priority
• Did not select Transportation as top priority

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council will consider a resolution committing up to $1,000,000 from Community Redevelopment Agency funds and half-cent surtax revenues as a match for a Florida Department of Transportation study of the 'Around the Mound' transportation alternative. The agenda also includes first reading of an ordinance to sell surplus property at 14 Robinwood Drive SW for $201,900, and second reading of multiple ordinances to annex and rezone several properties on Mar Walt Drive and Hospital Road to commercial use. Additionally, the council will discuss next steps for developing 203 Hollywood Boulevard NW, the surplus property process, financing for a new fire ladder truck, and other contracts.

• Resolution 2021-2: up to $1,000,000 match for FDOT PD&E study for 'Around the Mound'
• Ordinance 2069: convey surplus property at 14 Robinwood Drive SW to Backridge Tree Service, Inc. for $201,900
• Second reading: annexation and rezoning of 999, 1005 Mar Walt Drive, 1106 and 1112 Hospital Road, and unaddressed parcel to commercial (CG) and Mixed Use (MU)
• Discussion: next steps for 203 Hollywood Boulevard NW as expansion of Preston Hood Athletic Complex
• Award contract to Government Services Group, Inc. for Fire Services Assessment Program update for $25,000

The Fort Walton Beach City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-2, committing up to $1,000,000 from CRA fund balance and half-cent surtax revenues as a match for FDOT's Project Development & Environment (PD&E) study for the 'Around the Mound' transportation alternative. The council also approved first reading of an ordinance to convey surplus property at 14 Robinwood Drive SW to Backridge Tree Service, Inc., and approved financing for a new fire department ladder truck. Several items, including multiple annexation and zoning ordinances for Mar Walt Drive and Hospital Road properties, were postponed to the May 25, 2021 meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-2 committing up to $1,000,000 for the Around the Mound PD&E study (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2069 on first reading to convey surplus property at 14 Robinwood Drive SW to Backridge Tree Service (unanimous)
• Approved financing for new fire department ladder truck through Hancock Whitney (5-0, Kelley abstained)
• Approved contract with Government Services Group for Fire Services Assessment update (4-2)
• Ratified emergency engine repair for Solid Waste Vehicle No. 2592 to Empire Truck Sales for $38,724.99 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Attorney to research and negotiate with outside counsel to review proposed charter amendments (4-2)
• Postponed decision on election for charter amendments until legal review complete (4-2)
• Postponed 15 items including annexation and zoning ordinances for Mar Walt Drive and Hospital Road properties to May 25, 2021

Community Redevelopment Agency - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is holding a regular meeting with a single substantive agenda item: an update and discussion on projects. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comments.

• Update and discussion on CRA projects

The Community Redevelopment Agency met and unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the March 23, 2021 meeting. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of updates and discussion on projects, including a wayfinding sign plan, a development assistance grant, the Landing project, and the CRA administrator position. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 23, 2021 CRA meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Workshop

The Fort Walton Beach City Council is holding a workshop meeting with a single discussion item: a citywide noise ordinance. No formal votes are scheduled; the council will discuss the ordinance and may give direction. The meeting is open to the public and will be recorded.

• Discussion of a citywide noise ordinance

The City Council held a workshop to discuss a proposed citywide noise ordinance, developed with a noise consultant, covering measurement, enforcement, and exemptions. No formal decision was made; the ordinance is planned for posting for Council review and public input.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Board - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on six code violation cases involving litter, maintenance, permits, unlicensed items, window maintenance, and nuisance. Staff is requesting the issuance of Order I for each case. The board will also consider approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• LIT21-0071: Litter case, staff requests Order I
• MAN20-0561: Maintenance General case, staff requests Order I
• PR20-0755: Permit Required case, staff requests Order I
• UNO21-0051: Unlicensed Non-Operative Items case, staff requests Order I
• WIN19-0943: Window Maintenance case, staff requests Order I

The Fort Walton Beach Code Enforcement Board approved orders for three code violation cases, including a window repair deadline and two litter/vehicle violations, each with a $325 administrative fee. The board also approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes, and received an update on a separate case with a daily fine.

• Approved order for 132 Virginia Drive NW to fix boarded windows by May 14, 2021, with $325 fee (unanimous)
• Approved Order I/In-Compliance for 138 Moriarty St NW with $325 fee despite compliance, due to 23 prior violations (unanimous)
• Approved order for 215 DeLuna Road SW to clear litter and unlicensed vehicle by April 24, 2021, with $325 fee (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended, pulling items 7.2 and 7.3, noting 7.6 complied, and hearing 7.5 first (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of March 10, 2021 as amended (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council will hold first readings on a series of ordinances to annex and rezone several properties along Mar Walt Drive and Hospital Road, including assigning commercial (CG) zoning and Mixed Use (MU) future land use designations. The council will also consider consent agenda items including a lease agreement, fire hose purchase, and dumpster contract award.

• Annexation and rezoning of 999 and 1005 Mar Walt Drive, 1106 and 1112 Hospital Road, and an unaddressed parcel (Parcel ID 34-1S-24-0000-0052-0100) to Commercial (CG) zoning and Mixed Use (MU) future land use
• Lease agreement with Montessori Learning Center for city-owned property at 35 Memorial Parkway SW
• Award of $21,134.07 for 4,650 feet of fire hose to Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC
• Award of ITB 21-008 for annual dumpster bid to Iron Container LLC, not-to-exceed $89,244.00
• Appointments to various boards including Emerald Coast Regional Council, Okaloosa County League of Cities, and Tourist Development Council

Local Planning Agency - Special Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach Local Planning Agency will consider a variance request for 605 Merioneth Dr NE and recommend action on several ordinances to rezone properties on Mar Walt Drive and Hospital Road to commercial and mixed-use designations. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Variance request at 605 Merioneth Dr NE to allow more than 50% impervious area (staff recommends denial)
• Ordinance 2053: Amend FLUM for 999 Mar Walt Drive to Mixed Use
• Ordinance 2054: Assign CG (Commercial) zoning to 999 Mar Walt Drive
• Ordinance 2056: Amend FLUM for 1005 Mar Walt Drive to Mixed Use
• Ordinance 2057: Assign CG zoning to 1005 Mar Walt Drive

The Local Planning Agency approved a variance for 605 Merioneth Drive NE, allowing an impervious surface area of 61.5% on an R-1 zoned lot, despite staff recommending denial. The board also recommended approval of multiple ordinances related to the White Wilson Medical Center annexation, including future land use and zoning changes for properties on Mar Walt Drive and Hospital Road.

• Approved variance for 605 Merioneth Drive NE to allow 61.5% impervious surface area (4-3 vote).
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2053 to amend FLUM for 999 Mar Walt Drive to Mixed Use (6-1 vote).
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2054 to zone 999 Mar Walt Drive as Commercial (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2056 to amend FLUM for 1005 Mar Walt Drive to Mixed Use (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2057 to zone 1005 Mar Walt Drive as Commercial (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2059 to amend FLUM for 1106 Hospital Road to Mixed Use (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2060 to zone 1106 Hospital Road as Commercial (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2062 to amend FLUM for 1112 Hospital Road to Mixed Use (unanimous).

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Fort Walton Beach City Council focused on the transition of elected officials. The council will recognize outgoing Council Member Amy Jamieson and then install newly elected Mayor Dick Rynearson and Council Members Nic Allegretto, David Schmidt, and Travis Smith, with Judge Angela Mason presiding. No other business is on the agenda.

• Recognition of outgoing Council Member Amy Jamieson
• Installation of Dick Rynearson as Mayor
• Installation of Nic Allegretto as Council Member
• Installation of David Schmidt as Council Member
• Installation of Travis Smith as Council Member

The City Council held a special meeting primarily for ceremonial purposes. The agenda was approved unanimously. Mayor Rynearson recognized outgoing Council Member Amy Jamieson for eight years of service, though she was absent. Judge Angela Mason administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Dick Rynearson and Council Members Nic Allegretto and David Schmidt for second terms, and to newly elected Council Member Travis Smith, all serving through March 31, 2025.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented, unanimously.
• Recognized outgoing Council Member Amy Jamieson for eight years of service.
• Administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Rynearson and Council Members Allegretto, Schmidt, and Smith.

Local Planning Agency - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach Local Planning Agency will hold a special meeting to consider a variance request for a property at 605 Merioneth Dr NE and to make recommendations on several ordinances that would change the future land use and zoning designations for properties on Mar Walt Drive and Hospital Road to Mixed Use and Commercial. The agency will also vote on approving the minutes from the March 4, 2021 meeting.

• Variance request at 605 Merioneth Dr NE to allow more than 50% impervious area (staff recommends denial)
• Ordinance 2053: Amend FLUM for 999 Mar Walt Drive to Mixed Use
• Ordinance 2054: Assign CG (Commercial) zoning to 999 Mar Walt Drive
• Ordinance 2056: Amend FLUM for 1005 Mar Walt Drive to Mixed Use
• Ordinance 2057: Assign CG (Commercial) zoning to 1005 Mar Walt Drive

The Local Planning Agency approved a variance for 605 Merioneth Drive NE, allowing an impervious surface area of 61.5% on an R-1 zoned lot, by a 4-3 vote. This decision overrides staff's recommendation to deny the request. The board also recommended approval of several ordinances related to the White Wilson Medical Center annexation, including future land use and zoning changes for properties on Mar Walt Drive and Hospital Road.

• Approved variance for 605 Merioneth Drive NE to allow 61.5% impervious surface area (4-3).
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2053 to amend FLUM for 999 Mar Walt Drive to Mixed Use (6-1).
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2054 to zone 999 Mar Walt Drive as Commercial (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2056 to amend FLUM for 1005 Mar Walt Drive to Mixed Use (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2057 to zone 1005 Mar Walt Drive as Commercial (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2059 to amend FLUM for 1106 Hospital Road to Mixed Use (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2060 to zone 1106 Hospital Road as Commercial (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2062 to amend FLUM for 1112 Hospital Road to Mixed Use (unanimous).

City Council - Workshop

The Fort Walton Beach City Council is holding a workshop meeting with a single discussion item: strategic planning. No votes or formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is designated as a discussion, though the council may act by motion or consensus. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 8:30 AM in the City Hall Annex Training Room.

• Strategic Planning discussion (agenda item 3.1)

The City Council held a workshop to review the city's financial overview, department presentations, and the branding project. Council members participated in breakout sessions to discuss projects and priorities, and were asked to submit their top three choices for future priorities to the City Manager to guide the FY 2021-22 budget. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion and planning.

• Reviewed city-wide financial overview presented by City Manager and Finance Director.
• Heard department presentations from Administrative Services, Finance, Police, Fire, Recreation, Growth Management, and Public Works & Utility Services.
• Discussed projects and priorities in breakout sessions mixing council and directors.
• Received update on the City's Branding Project, including goals, audit findings, and next steps.
• Reviewed updates on pending projects including Brooks Bridge Construction, Around the Mound Feasibility Study, COVID-19 funding, SAFER Grant, surplus property sales, Landing improvements, state legislation, and proposed charter amendments.
• Council members were asked to provide their top three priority choices to the City Manager for budget preparation.

Community Redevelopment Agency - Regular Meeting

The Community Redevelopment Agency will hear a staff presentation summarizing activities and accomplishments in the Community Redevelopment Area during 2020. The report covers projects like the Gulfview Hotel, wayfinding signs, grounds maintenance, the Landing Park playground, and promotional contributions. The item is for information only, with no staff recommendation. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its September 9, 2020 meeting.

• 2020 CRA Annual Report presentation
• Approval of September 9, 2020 meeting minutes
• Gulfview Hotel: $21,908.06 spent on maintenance and utilities
• Wayfinding signs: design and permitting with CPH, Inc.
• Promotional contributions: $92,725 for concert series and holiday lights

The Fort Walton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency met on March 23, 2021, and unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from September 9, 2020. The meeting focused on the 2020 CRA Annual Report, which highlighted maintenance projects and the ongoing search for a CRA Administrator. No substantive policy decisions were made; the next meeting was scheduled for April 20, 2021.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2020 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next CRA meeting for April 20, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several items including a proposal to declare city-owned property at 203 Hollywood Boulevard NW as surplus. The agenda also includes ordinances for land use and rezoning at 14 Robinwood Drive SW, and the presentation of the 2020 CRA Annual Report.

• Ordinance to amend Future Land Use Map for 14 Robinwood Drive SW to Mixed Business and Industrial
• Ordinance to rezone 14 Robinwood Drive SW from CF to MB zoning
• Declaration of surplus property at 203 Hollywood Boulevard NW
• Award of Task Order for IT Assessment Consulting Services to Plante & Moran, PLLC
• Award of RFP 21-007 for Playground Equipment to Bliss Products and Services, Inc.

The Fort Walton Beach City Council unanimously approved declaring the old Field Office Complex at 203 Hollywood Boulevard NW as surplus and authorized Realty House to negotiate directly with Step One Automotive Group LLC and Fort Walton Beach RV Resort LLC, with best and final offers due by April 2, 2021, for consideration at the April 13 meeting. The council also unanimously adopted ordinances 2050 and 2051 to amend the Future Land Use Map and rezone 14 Robinwood Drive SW to Mixed Business and Industrial (MBI) and Mixed Business & Manufacturing (MB) zoning districts, respectively. Additionally, the council approved the FY 2019-20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, terminated the lease agreement with PASARDA, Inc. for 17 Industrial Street NW, and approved the Fort Walton Beach Community Dashboard.

• Declared 203 Hollywood Blvd NW surplus (unanimous)
• Authorized Realty House to negotiate with Step One Automotive and Fort Walton Beach RV Resort for best/final offers by April 2 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2050 amending FLUM for 14 Robinwood Dr SW to MBI (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2051 rezoning 14 Robinwood Dr SW to MB (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2019-20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (unanimous)
• Terminated lease with PASARDA, Inc. for 17 Industrial St NW (unanimous)
• Approved Fort Walton Beach Community Dashboard (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including pension rebalance, IT assessment, playground equipment RFP (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Board - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on 11 code violation cases, including permitted uses, business tax receipt, unlicensed non-operative items, permit required, litter, refuse container, and zoning violations. Staff is requesting the board issue compliance orders (Order I or Order II) for each case. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• PU20-0638: Permitted Uses case, Order II requested
• OL20-0536: Business Tax Receipt case, Order II requested
• UNO20-0777: Unlicensed Non-Operative Items case, Order I requested
• PR20-0775: Permit Required case, Order I requested
• ZV20-0670: Zoning Violation case, Order II requested

The Code Enforcement Board approved fines and compliance orders for four properties with unresolved violations, including a $100/day fine for an RV at 319 Iva Place SW and a $250/day fine for a property at 29 Walter Martin Road NE. The board also accepted findings for cases at 648 Anchors Street NW and 155 North Audrey Circle NW, and noted several other cases had complied. No action was taken on a request to reconsider the Iva Place case.

• Approved $100/day fine for 319 Iva Place SW (unanimous)
• Approved $100/day fine for 648 Anchors Street NW (unanimous)
• Approved compliance order for 155 North Audrey Circle NW (unanimous)
• Approved $250/day fine for 29 Walter Martin Road NE (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 10, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold first readings on two ordinances to change the future land use and zoning of 14 Robinwood Drive SW to Mixed Business and Industrial (MBI) and Mixed Business & Manufacturing (MB). It will also take a second reading on a pilot program allowing commercial megacycles, and consider a lease agreement for 41 West Audrey Drive NW. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and appointments.

• Ordinance 2050: Amend FLUM for 14 Robinwood Drive SW to MBI (first reading)
• Ordinance 2051: Rezone 14 Robinwood Drive SW from CF to MB (first reading)
• Ordinance 2049: Allow commercial megacycles as pilot program (second reading)
• Lease agreement with M3 Strength & Conditioning for 41 West Audrey Drive NW
• Appointment of Bobby Nabors to Okaloosa County Waterway Rental Safety Committee

The City Council unanimously approved on first reading two ordinances to change the land use and zoning of 14 Robinwood Drive SW to Mixed Business and Industrial (MBI) and Mixed Business & Manufacturing (MB), respectively. The Council also unanimously adopted an ordinance creating a Commercial Megacycle Pilot Program and approved a new 10-year lease with M3 Strength and Conditioning for the Tennis Center building. All votes were unanimous, with Council Member Kelley absent.

• Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous).
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including the February 23, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous).
• Adopted Ordinance 2050 on first reading to amend the Future Land Use Map for 14 Robinwood Drive SW to MBI (unanimous).
• Adopted Ordinance 2051 on first reading to rezone 14 Robinwood Drive SW from CF to MB (unanimous).
• Adopted Ordinance 2049 on second reading to allow commercial megacycles (unanimous).
• Appointed Bobby Nabors to the Okaloosa County Waterway Rental Safety Committee (unanimous).
• Authorized the Mayor to execute a new 10-year lease with M3 Strength and Conditioning for the Tennis Center building (unanimous).

Local Planning Agency - Regular Meeting

The Local Planning Agency will consider recommending City Council approval of two ordinances to change the Future Land Use Map and zoning for 14 Robinwood Drive SW, a city-owned surplus property under contract to Backridge Tree Services, Inc. The board will also review two fence-height variance requests on Linstew Drive NW. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and public comments.

• Ordinance 2050: amend FLUM for 14 Robinwood Dr SW to Mixed Business and Industrial (MBI)
• Ordinance 2051: rezone 14 Robinwood Dr SW from CF to MB (Mixed Business & Manufacturing)
• Variance at 120 Linstew Dr NW for an 8-foot fence along Beal Pkwy NW
• Variance at 122 Linstew Dr NW for an 8-foot fence along Beal Pkwy NW

The Local Planning Agency unanimously recommended City Council adoption of Ordinance 2050 to amend the Future Land Use Map for 14 Robinwood Drive SW to Mixed Business and Industrial (MBI), and Ordinance 2051 to rezone the property to Mixed Business & Manufacturing (MB). The board also approved two fence height variance requests for 120 and 122 Linstew Drive NW, each by a 6-to-1 vote, allowing fences up to 8 feet along the property line adjacent to Beal Parkway NW. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 6:02 pm.

• Recommended Ordinance 2050 (FLUM amendment to MBI for 14 Robinwood Dr SW) unanimously
• Recommended Ordinance 2051 (rezoning to MB for 14 Robinwood Dr SW) unanimously
• Approved variance for 120 Linstew Dr NW (8-ft fence) 6 to 1
• Approved variance for 122 Linstew Dr NW (8-ft fence) 6 to 1
• Approved agenda as presented unanimously
• Approved minutes of January 7, 2021 unanimously

City Council - Workshop

The Fort Walton Beach City Council is holding a workshop meeting with a single substantive discussion item: the surplus property located at 203 Hollywood Boulevard NW. No formal votes are listed on the agenda; the item is designated for discussion and possible direction.

• Discussion of surplus property at 203 Hollywood Boulevard NW

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the future of the surplus property at 203 Hollywood Boulevard, hearing proposals from Fort Walton Beach RV Resort, Step One Automotive, and the City's Recreation Director. No formal decision was made, but Council members expressed support for declaring the property surplus and moving forward with a process to solicit bids or negotiate. The next step is to bring the issue to a future agenda, possibly on March 23, 2021.

• No formal action taken; workshop only for discussion and direction.
• Council members indicated support for declaring the property surplus.
• City Manager to bring the surplus declaration to a future agenda, possibly March 23, 2021.
• If declared surplus, Council will decide whether to solicit bids, negotiate, or lease/purchase.
• An appraisal will be secured if the property is declared surplus.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council will hold the first reading of an ordinance to allow commercial megacycles (motorized bicycles) as a pilot program, setting rules for roadways, equipment, and insurance. The council will also vote on several consent agenda items, including contracts for janitorial services, water tank maintenance, and emergency tree removal, and will consider approving a subdivision plat for seven townhomes at 108 Church Avenue SE. Proclamations will honor the Fort Walton Beach Woman's Club's 100th anniversary and declare 'Woofy Ramone' Day.

• Ordinance 2049 to allow commercial megacycles as a pilot program
• Award ITB 21-005 for janitorial services to Godfrey Environmental Contracts, LLC
• Authorization of $352,625 for water tank maintenance through ITB 14-005
• Award ITB 21-001 for emergency tree removal to three companies
• Approval of Church Street Townhomes subdivision plat (7 lots at 108 Church Avenue SE)

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2049 on first reading, which would allow commercial megacycles in the city as a one-year pilot program. The council also approved the final subdivision plat for the Church Street Townhomes, a seven-lot development. A motion to accept charter amendment petitions died for lack of a second.

• Approved Ordinance 2049 on first reading for commercial megacycles (unanimous)
• Approved final subdivision plat for Church Street Townhomes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including janitorial services contract and water tank maintenance (unanimous)
• Motion to accept charter amendment petitions died for lack of a second

Community Dashboard Task Force - Regular Meeting

The Community Dashboard Task Force is meeting to finalize the content of a proposed community dashboard and set a date for it to go live. The dashboard will display metrics on city performance, with changes discussed at the prior meeting including how to quantify results and adding external data like school district grades and free/reduced lunch percentages. The meeting will also include approval of the minutes from the February 9, 2021 meeting.

• Finalize dashboard metrics and set go-live date
• Discuss quantification method for On Target, Making Progress, Needs Improvement ratings
• Add external data: School District Grades and Free/Reduced Lunch Program percentages for schools zoned for Fort Walton Beach residents
• Establish Population Target metric
• Consider distributing dashboard info via water bills, as suggested by Gloria Deberry

The Community Dashboard Task Force unanimously approved the proposed community dashboard as presented, with agreed-upon revisions. The dashboard will include external data comparators like state graduation rates, remove the 'Result' column, adjust indicators for consistency, and change the population target to compare growth from previous years. The minutes from the February 9, 2021 meeting were also approved unanimously.

• Approved February 9, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved community dashboard with revisions (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Board - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on seven code enforcement cases, including litter, nuisance, permit, unlicensed non-operative items, zoning, and maintenance violations. Staff is requesting issuance of Order I or Order II in each case, which may include administrative fees and daily fines. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• LIT20-0641: Litter case, staff requests Order I
• NUS20-0509: Nuisance case, staff requests Order I
• PR20-0690: Permit Required case, staff requests Order I
• UNO20-0583: Unlicensed Non-Operative Items case, staff requests Order I
• ZV20-0670: Zoning Violation case, staff requests Order I

The Fort Walton Beach Code Enforcement Board approved orders requiring property owners to correct violations at four locations, with deadlines and administrative fees. It also approved minutes and discussed security for future meetings. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Order I for 16 Gipson Place SE: correct grass, litter, and nuisance violations by March 12, 2021, pay $325 fee (7-0, Cannon recused)
• Approved Order I for 29 Walter Martin Road NE: correct nuisance, water service, and outside storage violations by February 20, 2021, pay $325 fee (unanimous)
• Approved Order I for 411 Odin Lane NW: remove two unlicensed non-operative vehicles by February 20, 2021, pay $325 fee (unanimous)
• Approved Order II for 27 Ferry Road NE: correct violations immediately, pay $325 fee and $100/day fine from September 11, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 13, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council will hold the first reading of Ordinance 2049 to allow commercial megacycles as a pilot program, setting rules for roadways, equipment, and insurance. The council will also hear a quarterly report from One Okaloosa EDC and consider reappointing Fred Thomas to the Housing Authority Board. The agenda includes consent approval of the January 26 meeting minutes and public comments.

• First reading of Ordinance 2049 to amend Chapter 11 (Traffic & Vehicles) to allow commercial megacycles with a pilot program and allowable roads map
• One Okaloosa EDC quarterly report by Nathan Sparks covering 2020 activities, including assisting 46 companies with $3.056 million in emergency bridge loans and recruiting US Meltblown to a 14,000 SF facility with 50 jobs and $3,000,000 investment
• Reappointment of Fred Thomas to the Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority Board
• Approval of the January 26, 2021 City Council regular meeting minutes

The Fort Walton Beach City Council unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda, including the minutes from the January 26, 2021 meeting. The council also unanimously approved the reappointment of Fred Thomas to the Housing Authority Board. An ordinance to allow commercial megacycles was introduced but received no motion, so it was not recommended.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including January 26, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Fred Thomas to Housing Authority Board for four-year term (unanimous)
• Ordinance 2049 on commercial megacycles received no motion, not recommended

Community Dashboard Task Force - Regular Meeting

The Community Dashboard Task Force is meeting to discuss the community dashboard and approve minutes from its June 20, 2019 meeting. The agenda includes only a call to order, minutes approval, a discussion item, and adjournment, with no specific new proposals or decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2019 meeting
• Discussion of Community Dashboard Task Force

The Community Dashboard Task Force reviewed proposed metrics for the community dashboard, discussing changes to quantification methods and adding external data sources like school grades and free/reduced lunch program participation. No final decisions were made; the next meeting is scheduled for February 23, 2021, to finalize content and set a launch date.

• Approved minutes of June 20, 2019 (unanimous)
• Reviewed proposed dashboard metrics; no final approval
• Discussed adding external data sources (school grades, free/reduced lunch)
• Scheduled next meeting for February 23, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council will hold second readings and votes on several ordinances, including rezoning 329 Lake Drive NW from Community Facilities to R-1 Single Family Residential and amending its Future Land Use Map to Low Density Residential. The council will also consider reducing water and wastewater impact fees by 75% for properties within city limits and waiving up to 100% for voluntary annexations, plus a floodplain management code update and a PUD update for 325 & 327 Eglin Parkway N. Presentations include a merger update and a chamber report.

• Ordinance 2044: Amend FLUM for 329 Lake Drive NW to Low Density Residential
• Ordinance 2045: Rezone 329 Lake Drive NW from CF to R-1 Single Family Residential
• Ordinance 2047: Reduce water & wastewater impact fees by 75% in city, waive up to 100% for voluntary annexations for 2 years
• Ordinance 2046: Update floodplain management code for manufactured home elevation consistency
• Ordinance 2048: Update PUD zoning and approve site plan for 325 & 327 Eglin Parkway N

The City Council approved two ordinances on second reading to allow a six-lot single-family residential development at 329 Lake Drive NW, despite public opposition. The future land use map was amended to Low Density Residential and the property was rezoned from CF to R-1, both by a 6-1 vote with Council Member Schmidt dissenting. The council also unanimously adopted ordinances updating floodplain management, reducing water/wastewater impact fees, and approving a PUD for 325-327 Eglin Parkway N. A motion to place a traffic study for Mooney Road and Country Club Avenue on a future agenda was defeated 2-5.

• Adopted Ordinance 2044 amending FLUM for 329 Lake Drive NW to LDR (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2045 rezoning 329 Lake Drive NW from CF to R-1 (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2046 updating floodplain management regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2047 reducing water/wastewater impact fees by 75% and waiving up to 100% for annexations for 2 years (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2048 approving PUD and site plan for 325-327 Eglin Parkway N (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to place traffic study for Mooney Road and Country Club Avenue on future agenda (2-5)

Code Enforcement Board - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach Code Enforcement Board will hold a regular meeting on January 13, 2021, to consider 25 public hearing cases. Staff is requesting issuance of Orders I or II for violations including fence maintenance, grass height, home occupations, litter, maintenance, business tax receipts, permits, permitted uses, sign permits, unlicensed non-operative items, water service, and repeat violations. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the November 18, 2020 meeting.

• Case FEM20-0059: Fence maintenance, Order I requested
• Case GHD20-0585: Grass height developed, Order I requested
• Case HO19-0932: Home occupations, Order I requested
• Case LIT20-0600: Litter, Order I requested
• Case PR20-0463: Permit required, Order II requested (continued from Nov. 18 meeting)

The Fort Walton Beach Code Enforcement Board approved all agenda items, including orders for properties to correct violations and pay administrative fees. Several properties were found in compliance, while others received orders with fines for continued non-compliance. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2020 (unanimous)
• Case HO19-0932: 312 Vaughn St. found in compliance, $325 fee (unanimous)
• Case PR20-0545: 99 Eglin Pkwy NE Unit 36, order to comply by Apr 23, 2021, $325 fee (unanimous)
• Case GHD20-0585: 108 Shell Ave SE, order to comply by Jan 23, 2021, $325 fee (unanimous)
• Case OL20-0536: 648 Anchors St NW Unit 3A, order to comply by Jan 23, 2021, $325 fee (unanimous)
• Case PU20-0638: 319 Iva Pl SW, order to comply by Jan 23, 2021, $325 fee (unanimous)
• Case PR20-0484: 7 Walter Martin Rd NE, order to comply immediately, $100/day fine from Oct 24, 2020 (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Fort Walton Beach City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and action items, including rezoning property at 329 Lake Drive NW, reducing water and wastewater impact fees, and authorizing the purchase of a new fire department ladder truck. The agenda also includes budget amendments, subdivision plats, and utility design task orders. Public comments are limited to five minutes.

• Ordinance 2044 and 2045: Rezone 329 Lake Drive NW from CF to R-1 and amend FLUM to Low Density Residential
• Ordinance 2047: Reduce water and wastewater impact fees by 75% for properties in city limits, waive up to 100% for voluntary annexations for two years
• Ordinance 2041: Convey surplus property behind 30 Ready Avenue NW to Richter Gen Enterprises, LLC for $31,000
• Award purchase of Pierce 107' Ladder Truck to Ten-8 Fire Equipment, Inc. not to exceed $1 million
• Task Order with Mott MacDonald Florida, LLC for $244,600 for Brooks Bridge water and sewer relocations

The City Council held first readings on several ordinances. It approved a FY 2019-20 budget amendment (5-1) and advanced a Future Land Use Map change for 329 Lake Drive NW to Low Density Residential (4-2), despite a 6-1 LPA recommendation against it. The council also advanced a rezoning of the same property to R-1 (5-1), and unanimously advanced ordinances for floodplain management updates, water/wastewater impact fee reductions, and a PUD for 325 & 327 Eglin Parkway N. The council unanimously adopted a second-reading ordinance to convey surplus property behind 30 Ready Avenue NW to Richter Gen Enterprises, LLC.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-1, FY 2019-20 budget amendment (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2044 on first reading, FLUM change for 329 Lake Drive NW to LDR (4-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2045 on first reading, rezoning 329 Lake Drive NW to R-1 (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2046 on first reading, floodplain management update (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2047 on first reading, reducing water/wastewater impact fees (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2048 on first reading, PUD for 325 & 327 Eglin Parkway N (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2041, conveyance of surplus property behind 30 Ready Avenue NW (unanimous)
• Approved $1,030,717.23 purchase of a Pierce Enforcer ladder truck (unanimous)

Local Planning Agency - Regular Meeting

The Local Planning Agency will hold quasi-judicial hearings to recommend City Council adoption of ordinances to amend the Future Land Use Map to Low Density Residential and rezone 329 Lake Drive NW from CF to R-1, part of a surplus property sale to Watree Construction. The board will also consider an ordinance to update floodplain management for consistency with the Florida Building Code, and a Planned Unit Development update for 325 & 327 Eglin Parkway N. The agenda includes approval of minutes and public comments.

• Ordinance 2044: FLUM amendment for 329 Lake Drive NW to Low Density Residential
• Ordinance 2045: Rezone 329 Lake Drive NW from CF to R-1 (Single Family Residential)
• Ordinance 2046: Amend LDC Section 3.05.00 Floodplain Management for consistency
• Ordinance 2048: Update PUD zoning and approve site plan for 325 & 327 Eglin Parkway N