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AGENDA

Board of County Commissioners

Regular Meeting –February 17, 2011– 5:30 p.m.

Governmental Complex – First Floor

Call to Order.

(PLEASE TURN YOUR CELL PHONE TO THE VIBRATE, SILENCE, OR OFF SETTING)

Invocation – Commissioner Young.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Are there any items to be added to the agenda?

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the agenda as prepared (or duly amended).

Commissioners’ Forum.

Presentation - AIA Florida North Award of Excellence for the Old County Courthouse Restoration.

438

Adoption/Ratification of Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the adoption/ratification of the following nine Proclamations:

A. Adopt the Proclamation proclaiming February 19-26, 2011, as “National FFA Week” in Escambia County;

B. Adopt the Proclamation proclaiming February 24, 2011, as “Military Appreciation Day in Escambia County”;

C. Adopt the Proclamation proclaiming February 13-19, 2011, as “District 1 LEPC Hazardous Materials Awareness Week” in Escambia County;

D. Adopt the Proclamation congratulating the Filipino-American Association of Pensacola, Inc., on the occasion of its 19th anniversary of the acquisition of the Community Center;

E. Adopt the Proclamation welcoming Rev. Dr. A. Nevell Owens and Rev. Dr. Marcia Allen Owens, Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, to Escambia County;

F. Adopt the Proclamation proclaiming February 26, 2011, as “Judge Mablean Ephriam Day” in Escambia County;

G. Ratify the Proclamation, dated February 10, 2011, honoring and congratulating Mrs. Rosia Lee Ishmael on reaching the age of 100;

H. Ratify the Proclamation, dated February 9, 2011, commending Mr. Alan McMillan for his dedication and commitment to the Star Lake Community (PROCLAMATION TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER); and

I. Ratify the Proclamation, dated February 3, 2011, extending congratulations to Ann Papadelias for her work to access and coordinate dental care for the uninsured.

Did the Clerk’s Office receive the proofs of publication for the Public Hearing(s) on the agenda and the Board’s Weekly Meeting Schedule?

Recommendation: That the Board waive the reading of the legal advertisement(s) and accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the certified affidavit(s) establishing proof of publication for the Public Hearing(s) on the agenda, and the Board of County Commissioners – Escambia County, Florida, Meeting Schedule.

362

5:32 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of the Petition to Vacate a 20-foot-wide alleyway, recorded in Plat Deed Book 106, at Page 594.

Recommendation: That the Board, at the 5:32 p.m. Public Hearing, take the following action concerning the vacation of a 20-foot-wide alleyway, recorded in Plat Deed Book 106, at Page 594 (20 feet x approximately 306 feet = 6,120 square feet, or 0.14 acre), as petitioned by RaceTrac Petroleum:

A. Approve the Petition to Vacate;

B. Accept the Hold/Harmless Agreement;

C. Adopt the Resolution to Vacate; and

D. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept the documents as of the day of delivery of the documents to the Chairman or Vice Chairman, and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute them at that time.

10.

440

Committee of the Whole Recommendation.

Recommendation: The Committee of the Whole (C/W), at the February 10, 2011, C/W Workshop, recommends that the Board take the following action:

A. Authorize staff to explore the potential purchase of the property located on the west side of the Beulah Fire Station, in order to expand, or raze and replace, the existing facility (C/W Item 5); and

B. Take the following action concerning Boat Ramp Properties (C/W Item 6):

(1) Authorize staff to pursue the acquisition of three parcels of property on Heron Bayou, located at 10900 Lillian Highway, consisting of approximately 1.65 acres, 10000 Block of Lillian Highway, consisting of approximately 1.09 acres, and 10000 Block of Lillian Highway, consisting of approximately .24 acre, owned by Coastal Bank &Trust of Florida, Charles A. Medlock, and Willis L. Bateman, Jr., respectively;

(2) Drop consideration of the property located at 13946 River Road, consisting of approximately 1.72 acres, and 13952 River Road, consisting of approximately 4.2 acres, owned by Charles R. Roberson and Karen S. Roberson, and Old River Condominiums, LLC, respectively; and

(3) Drop consideration of the property located at 8210 Scenic Highway, consisting of approximately 1.22 acres, owned by Harvey D. and Anne Bellamy.

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Reports:

436

Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Report

428

Growth Management Report

443

County Administrator's Report

427

County Attorney's Report

12.

Items added to the agenda.

13.

Announcements.

14.

Adjournment.