Fort Walton Beach public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council - Regular Meeting
The council authorized the Organized Crime Task Force agreement with Okaloosa County (5‑0). It accepted a $57,921 Homeland Security Port Security grant for a covered boat lift, thermal camera and radar, with a $19,307 city match (4‑1). Council members adopted an animal‑control ordinance amending Chapter 5.02 (4‑1). They also approved the purchase of two wastewater pumps for Lift Stations 48 & 49 at a cost of $170,025.
- Authorized Organized Crime Task Force Agreement (5‑0)
- Accepted Homeland Security grant for fire rescue boat equipment, $57,921 city match $19,307 (4‑1)
- Adopted Ordinance 2127 amending animal‑control code (4‑1)
- Approved purchase of two Flyght wastewater pumps for Lift Stations 48 & 49, $170,025
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Community Redevelopment Agency - Regular Meeting
The board unanimously approved its agenda and the June 13, 2023 meeting minutes. It then adopted CRA Resolution 2023‑1, approving a $2,978,305 budget for October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. The board also agreed that Chief Bage will implement monthly community bike rides and report on the program at the December meeting.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved June 13, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted CRA Resolution 2023‑1 budget $2,978,305 (unanimous)
- Directed Chief Bage to implement monthly community bike rides and report at December meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Local Planning Agency - Regular Meeting
City Council increased the spending threshold for formal solicitations from $20,000 to $50,000. The council also approved a grant for fire rescue equipment and updated animal control ordinances to address feral animals. Additionally, an agreement with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office for an Organized Crime Task Force was renewed.
- Approved Organized Crime Task Force Agreement with Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (5-0)
- Authorized $170,025 purchase of wastewater pumps for Lift Stations No. 48 & 49 (5-0)
- Authorized Care Coordination MOU with Bridgeway Center, Inc. and Police Department (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-15 to accept $57,921 Homeland Security grant for rescue boat equipment (4-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 2127 amending Animal Control code regarding feral animals and wildlife (4-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 2129 raising purchasing spending thresholds to $50,000 (5-0)