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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – September 1, 2011 – 5:30 p.m.
Governmental Complex – First Floor
 
             
1.   Call to Order.

(PLEASE TURN YOUR CELL PHONE TO THE VIBRATE, SILENCE, OR OFF SETTING)
 
2.   Invocation – Commissioner Robertson.
 
3.   Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
 
4.   Are there any items to be added to the agenda?

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the agenda as prepared (or duly amended).
 
5.   Commissioners’ Forum.
 
6.   Special Recognition.

Recommendation:  That the Board take the following action:
 
A. 1279   Recognize the Safe Routes to School Committee for their sustained efforts to improve the health, safety and well-being of children by enabling and encouraging children and their parents to walk and bicycle to school.

The Safe Routes to School Committee (SRTS), in conjunction with the Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency, City of Pensacola Community Redevelopment Agency, and the State of Florida Health Department examine conditions surrounding area schools and then conduct projects and activities to improve safety and accessibility while reducing traffic and air pollution in the vicinity of those schools. These projects help make walking and bicycling to school safer while creating appealing transportation choices, thus encouraging students to adopt healthy and active lifestyles from an early age.
 
B. 1327   Recognize with Certificates of Appreciation, Mr. Frank Brandenburg, Lead Fleet Technician, Public Works, Roads Fleet Division, and Mr. Bobby Nigh, Jr., Equipment Operator IV, Public Works, Roads Division, for volunteering their time and resources, in coordination with the Alabama Association of Volunteer Fire Departments, to communities devastated by the horrific storms and tornados that struck the Sate of Alabama.
 
7. 1307   Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the Proclamation extending a warm welcome to the Most Worshipful Grand Master Jim J. Harris, Grand Master of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Florida, upon the occasion of his visit to Escambia County, Florida.
 
8. 1302   Retirement Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the following two Retirement Proclamations:

A. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Diann Askew, Custodial Supervisor, Public Works Department, on her retirement after 35 years of service; and

B. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Francis Powell, Public Works Department, on his retirement after 37 years of service.
 
9.   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.
 
10. 1246   5:31 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance creating the Windsong Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU.

Recommendation: That the Board, at the 5:31 p.m. Public Hearing, adopt, and authorize the Chairman to sign, the Ordinance creating the Windsong Subdivision Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU), and all related documents, and make the following findings of fact:

A. Lots in the District are specially benefited since street lighting not only increases the market value of an individual lot, but also increases safety in the District surrounding individual lots and the ability of lot owners to use their individual lots after dark;

B. The benefit from improved street lighting varies according to the relative size of the affected lots; residential lots benefit from improved street lighting uniformly because of the small variation in size throughout the District;

C. The non-ad valorem special assessments levied represent a fair and reasonable apportionment of the cost of the special benefit received by each lot and do not represent a fair share of the cost of general governmental service provided to residents in the unincorporated areas of Escambia County; and

D. Lots which do not receive a special benefit have been and shall be excluded from the non-ad valorem special assessment.
 
11. 1296   5:32 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance amending various Sections of Chapter 10, Article I, of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, relating to the regulations and control of animals in Escambia County.

Recommendation: That the Board, at the 5:32 p.m. Public Hearing, adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article I, Sections 10-3, 10-5, 10-7, 10-11, 10-12, 10-16, 10-23, and 10-24, of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, relating to the regulation and control of animals in Escambia County.
 
12.   Reports:
 
 
 
 
CLERK & COMPTROLLER'S REPORT

Backup Not Included With The Clerk's Report Is Available For Review In
The Office Of The Clerk To The Board
Escambia County Governmental Complex, Suite 130
 
  I.  Consent
 
1. 1297   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of Reports Prepared by the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Finance Department

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the follow three reports prepared by the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Finance Department:

A. Payroll Expenditure for Pay Date August 19, 2011, in the amount of $2,053,472.17; and

B. The following two Disbursement of Funds:

(1) August 11, 2011, to August 17, 2011, in the amount of $1,995,088.91; and
(2) August 18, 2011, to August 24, 2011, in the amount of $4,009,563.74.
 
2. 1300   Recommendation Concerning Write-Off of Accounts Receivable

That the Board adopt the Resolution authorizing the write-off of $1,454,428.06 in receivables that have been recorded in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fund of the County and have been determined to be uncollectible bad debts.
 
3. 1299   Recommendation Concerning Minutes and Reports Prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office

That the Board take the following action concerning Minutes and Reports prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office:

A. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held August 18, 2011;

B. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Agenda Work Session held August 18, 2011; and

C. Accept, for filling with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held August 11, 2011.
 
 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
  I.   Public Hearings
 
1. 1287   Recommendation Concerning the Review of the Rezoning Cases Heard by the Planning Board on July 11, 2011 and August 8, 2011

That the Board take the following action concerning the Rezoning Cases heard by the Planning Board on July 11, 2011 and August 8, 2011:
  1. Review and either adopt, modify, or overturn the Planning Board’s recommendations for Rezoning Cases Z-2011-13, Z-2011-14, and Z-2011-15, or remand the Cases back to the Planning Board; and
  2. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Orders of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners for the Rezoning Cases that were reviewed:
1. Case No.: Z-2011-13
Location: 9015 Fowler Ave
Property Reference No.: 10-1S-30-1101-124-002
Property Size: .96 (+/-) acres
From: R-5, Urban Residential/Limited Office District, (cumulative) High Density (20 du/acre)
To: C-2, General Commercial and Light Manufacturing District, (cumulative) (25 du/acre)
FLU Category: MU-U, Mixed - Use Urban
Commissioner District: 5
Requested by: Wiley C. "Buddy" Page, Agent for Charles Holt, Owner
Planning Board Recommendation: Denial
Speakers: Wiley C. "Buddy" Page, Agent
Charles Holt, Owner
Clifton Arnold
Gwen Butler
2. Case No.: Z-2011-14
Location: 1991 W Detroit Blvd
Property Reference No.: 13-1S-31-1100-001-004
Property Size: 8.69 (+/-) acres
From: R-2, Single-Family District (cumulative), Low-Medium Density, (7 du/acre); R-3, One-Family and Two-Family District, (cumulative) Medium Density, (10 du/acre).
To: R-6, Neighborhood Commercial and Residential District, (cumulative) High Density, (25 du/acre).
FLU Category: MU-U, Mixed - Use Urban
Commissioner District: 5
Requested by: Nicole G. Zubon, Owner
Planning Board Recommendation: Denial of R-6; Recommend Approval of R-5
Speakers: Nicole Zubon, Owner
Jean McPhee
Randy Paun
Barnette Sureson
Oscar Pittmon
3. Case No.: Z-2011-15
Location: 2240 W Detroit Blvd
Property Reference No.: 12-1S-31-3102-001-003
Property Size: 3.08 (+/-) acres
From: C-1, Retail Commercial District (cumulative) (25 du/acre)
To: C-2, General Commercial and Light Manufacturing District, (cumulative) (25 du/acre)
FLU Category: C, Commercial
Commissioner District: 5
Requested by: Harold Pridgen, Owner
Planning Board Recommendation: Denial
Speakers: Harold Pridgen, Owner
Liza Kiesling
Jim Kiesling
Kenneth Brantley
Elizabeth Johnson
Elaine Chilson
 
2. 1288   5:45 p.m. A Public Hearing for Consideration for Adopting an Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map

That the Board adopt an Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map to include the Rezoning Cases heard by the Planning Board on July 11, 2011, and August 8, 2011 and approved during the previous agenda item; and to provide for severability, inclusion in the Code, and an effective date.
 
3. 1260   5:46 p.m. A Public Hearing Concerning the review of an LDC Ordinance Article 6 "Uses and Parking of Recreational Vehicles"

That the Board review and adopt an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) amending Article 6 “General Provisions”, Section 6.04.04 to redefine “uses and parking of recreational vehicles."

This hearing serves as the second of two required public hearings before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) as set forth in LDC Section 2.08.04(b) and F.S. 125.66(4)(b).
 
  II. Consent Agenda
 
1. 1243   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of Public Hearings

That the Board authorize the scheduling of the following Public Hearings:

Thursday September 15, 2011

A. 5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing - LDC Ordinance - Article 6, "Firearm Regulation"; and

B. 5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing concerning the review and approval of the proposed Detailed Specific Area Plan.
 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 1294   Recommendation Concerning Request for Disposition of Property for the Road Prison Division - Gordon C. Pike, Corrections Department Director

That the Board approve two Request for Disposition of Property Forms for the Road Prison Division for property which is no longer in service, has been damaged beyond repair and/or is obsolete, and is to be auctioned as surplus or properly disposed of, all of which is described and listed on the Disposition Forms noting the reason for disposal.
 
2. 1282   Recommendation Concerning the Impoundment and Disposition of Livestock Running at Large or Straying - Gordon C. Pike, Corrections Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Interlocal Agreement between the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for Escambia County, Florida, and Escambia County, Florida, relating to the impoundment and disposition of livestock running at large:

A. Approve the Interlocal Agreement; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement.
 
3. 1276   Recommendation Concerning the Conveyance of Utility Easements to Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Director Public Works Department

That the Board take the following action concerning the conveyance of Utility Easements of varying widths on County-owned property, located between Patton Drive and U.S. Highway 98 (Jones Creek Area), to Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA):

A. Approve granting Utility Easements of varying widths on County-owned property, located between Patton Drive and U.S. Highway 98 (Jones Creek Area), to ECUA; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign, subject to Legal review and sign-off, the necessary documents granting Utility Easements to ECUA.

Escambia County owns property located between Patton Drive and U.S. Highway 98 (Jones Creek Area). ECUA has existing easements and a lift station located in this area. ECUA plans to upgrade the lift station and lines and requests that the County grant additional Utility Easements in order to accommodate the replacement of the deteriorating pipe, wet well and valve box at the Patton Drive lift station. The scope of this work will include installing polyethylene pipe, a PVC force main, a new wet-well, pumps, and valve box. This project also includes a directional bore under Jones Creek. Public Works staff and Community & Environment Department staff reviewed this request and have determined that the conveyance of these easements will not adversely affect the County or the public’s use of the property.
 
4. 1295   Recommendation Concerning Request for Disposition of Property for the Development Services Department - T. Lloyd Kerr, AICP, Development Services Department Director

That the Board approve four Request for Disposition of Property Forms for the Development Services Department, Building Inspections Division and Planning & Zoning Division, for property which is no longer in service with the reasons for disposition stated on each; the items are to be disposed of as indicated on the Forms.
 
5. 1285   Recommendation Concerning the Limited Waiver of the Escambia County Noise Abatement Ordinance for the 2011 DeLuna Fest at Pensacola Beach - T. Lloyd Kerr, AICP, Development Services Department Director

That the Board approve the Application for a Special Event Permit for a limited waiver of the noise restrictions imposed by the Escambia County Noise Abatement Ordinance in conjunction with the outdoor event, DeLuna Fest, sponsored by Five Flags Tourism Group, to be held on Pensacola Beach, on the following dates and times:

Friday, October 14, 2011, 7:00 a.m., to 12:30 a.m., Saturday, October 15, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011, 7:00 a.m., to 12:30 a.m.,Sunday, October 16, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011, from 7:00 a.m., to 11:30 p.m.
 
6. 1330   Recommendation Concerning Escambia County Transit Development Plan Major Update - Marilyn D. Wesley, Community Affairs Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Escambia County Transit Development Plan Major Update:

A. Approve the submission of the Escambia County Transit Development Plan Major Update Draft Report to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), establishing strategic goals and initiatives to be used as a guide in the future development of transit service levels and ensuring that these programs remain eligible for State Transit Block Grants and other available State and Federal transit funding; and

B. Adopt the Escambia County Transit Development Plan Major Update, finalized after FDOT review and approval, without further action of the Board.

[A COPY OF THE ESCAMBIA COUNTY TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN MAJOR UPDATE DRAFT REPORT IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE AND AT
WWW.GOECAT.COM]
 
7. 1268   Recommendation Concerning the Recording of a Hold Harmless Agreement - T. Lloyd Kerr, AICP, Development Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Hold Harmless Agreement for the Escambia River Muzzle Loaders, Inc.:

A. Accept the Hold Harmless Agreement releasing the County from all claims, damages and expenses for any loss directly or indirectly caused by surface or storm waters standing or flowing or which have stood or flowed over, across or through the property, as required by the Special Project Condition contained in the Development Order; and

B. 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.
 
8. 1332   Recommendation Concerning Request for Disposition of Surplus Property for the Office of the Supervisor of Elections - David H. Stafford, Supervisor of Elections

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Supervisor of Elections Office, for property to be auctioned as surplus or properly disposed of, which is listed on the Disposition Forms with agency and reason stated.
 
9. 1341   Recommendation Concerning Appointment to the Tourist Development Council - Charles R. "Randy" Oliver, County Administrator

That the Board approve appointing Gregory Jones to the Tourist Development Council as an "Interested in Tourism" appointee, effective September 1, 2011, through November 30, 2014, to fill the unexpired term of Nancy Halford, who resigned.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 1273   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #278 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #278, General Fund (001) in the amount of $16,918, to recognize off-duty officer employment expense reimbursements, and to appropriate these funds back into the Sheriff's Budget for law enforcement activities in Escambia County.
 
2. 1278   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #281 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #281, Internal Service Fund (501) in the amount of $350,000, to recognize an increase in the Fuel Revenue Budget, and to appropriate these funds for fuel usage for County vehicles, due to the increased fuel costs for Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
 
3. 1290   Recommendation Concerning the Main Jail Kitchen Air Handling Units (AHU's) Replacement - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board award a Lump Sum Contract, PD 10-11.068, "Main Jail Kitchen AHU's Replacement" for the Base Bid and Alternate Item 1, only to The Wright Co., for a total amount of $134,250.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 210606, Object Code 56401]
 
4. 1291   Recommendation Concerning Acquisition of Property Located at 540 Gulf Beach Highway - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the acquisition of real property for Public Work’s Bayou Grande Master Drainage Plan [Improvement E2], as well as a major drainage way for a 150-acre basin including several County roads:

A. Authorize the purchase of real property located at 540 Gulf Beach Highway, Account Number 08-1763-000, Reference Number 50-2S-30-6062-010-001; and

B. Approve the Tax Deed purchase price of $1,663.59 for the 540 Gulf Beach Highway property.

[Property will be purchased with resources from Fund 181, Master Drainage Basin VIII, Account 210726, Object Code 56101]
 
5. 1293   Recommendation Concerning Conveyance of Real Property Located at 2618 North Guillemard Street to Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, Inc., - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the conveyance of real property to Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation using Escambia County’s Surplus Property Disposition for Affordable Housing Development Program:

A. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the conveyance of real property located at 2618 North Guillemard Street, Account Number 13-2377-000, Reference Number 00-0S-00-9010-040-151, to Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, Inc.;

B. Approve the sale price of $35,000 for the 2618 North Guillemard Street property;

C. Acknowledge that Habitat for Humanity, Inc.’s, design/structure shall be subject to architectural review and approval by Escambia County;

D. Allow Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, Inc., up to a maximum of 120 days to close because of HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) approval requirements; and

E. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Resolution and all documents related to the sale.
 
6. 1292   Recommendation Concerning a Resolution to Cancel Taxes on Properties Owned by Escambia County - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning a Resolution to cancel taxes on properties located in the Block of 1200 West Scott Street, Account Number 06-2325-000, Reference Number 17-2S-30-5008-000-001 and in the Block of 1600 West Scott Street, Account Number 06-1941-000, Reference Number 17-2S-30-1500-006-004, recently acquired by the County:

A. Adopt the Resolution to cancel taxes from 2007 thru 2010 on both properties; total tax amount for parcel located in Block of 1200 West Scott Street is $676.69 and for parcel located in Block of 1600 West Scott Street is $535.15. These properties are scheduled to be used for Public Work’s West Scott Street Sidewalk Project [Project Number 11EN1263]; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Resolution without further action of the Board.
 
7. 1188   Recommendation Concerning Amendment #1 to Interlocal Agreement for CDBG Disaster Grant (2008 Storms) with Emerald Coast Utilities Authority - Keith Wilkins, REP, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning supplemental State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs (DCA), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Disaster Recovery Enhancement Funds (DREF) Grant funding for the Lakewood Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project:

A. Approve Amendment #1 to the Interlocal Agreement for CDBG Disaster Grant (2008 Storms) with Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) to incorporate DREF funding of $492,506, (increasing the total Grant funding from $3,200,000 to $3,692,506), for the ongoing construction of sanitary sewer improvements in the Lakewood Subdivision located within the Barrancas Community Redevelopment Area; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Amendment and all related documents as required to implement the project.

[Funding: Fund 110/CDBG Disaster Recovery Grant, Cost Center 220436 and Fund 124/Affordable Housing, Cost Center 220442]
 
8. 992   Recommendation Concerning an Application for Certificate of Need and Notification of "DBA" Name Change for Progressive Environmental Services, Inc., - Patrick T. Johnson, Solid Waste Management Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning an Application for Certificate of Need and Notification of "DBA" name change for Progressive Environmental Services, Inc., formerly operating as Eagle-SWS, and now operating as SWS Environmental Services:

A. Approve the Application for Certificate of Need permitting Progressive Environmental Services, Inc., to operate in Escambia County d/b/a SWS Environmental Services; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Certificate.

[Fund 401, Solid Waste, Account No. 343402]
 
9. 1301   Recommendation Concerning the Non-Exclusive Long Term Franchise Agreement for the Collection of Commercial Solid Waste - Patrick T. Johnson, Solid Waste Management Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Non-Exclusive Long Term Franchise Agreement for the Collection of Commercial Solid Waste:

A. Approve the Non-Exclusive Long Term Franchise Agreement for the Collection of Commercial Solid Waste; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement with current commercial solid waste haulers who wish to collect commercial solid waste in the unincorporated areas of Escambia County, including Santa Rosa Island, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

[Fund 103, Account 323701 (Franchise Fees – Commercial Garbage)]
 
10. 1277   Recommendation Concerning Authorization of Payment to Panhandle Grading and Paving, Inc., for Adjustments for Bituminous Materials (Asphalt) for the Federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Stimulus Projects - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Director, Public Works Department

That the Board take the following action concerning payment adjustments for bituminous materials (asphalt) for the Federal ARRA Stimulus Projects:

A. Authorize payment to Panhandle Grading and Paving, Inc., in the amount of $201,333.44, for payment adjustments for bituminous materials (asphalt) for the following Federal ARRA Stimulus Projects:

1. ARRA 533 "W" Street Resurfacing (Fairfield Drive to US 29)
2. ARRA 531 CR95A South Resurfacing (Memory Lane to Nine Mile Road)
3. ARRA 530 CR95A North Resurfacing (Nine Mile Road to East Roberts Road)
4. ARRA 532 Copter Road (Nine Mile Road to Ellyson Industrial Park)
5. ARRA 535 Johnson Avenue (Gatewood Drive to Olive Road)
6. ARRA 534 Dogtrack Road North (Blue Angel Parkway to US 98)
7. ARRA 529 Dogtrack Road (Gulf Beach Highway to Blue Angel Parkway)
8. ARRA 536 Beulah Road (Nine Mile Road to Isaacs Lane); and

B. Approve the reallocation of funds, totaling $201,333.44, from Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Capital Improvement Program from Fairground Road Dirt Road Paving Project #11EN1095 (District 5), to the Resurfacing Project, Project #08EN0208, to fund this payment.

Bituminous materials adjustment clauses are standard parts of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Escambia County projects that involve asphalt installation. Upon completion of the above referenced projects, it was discovered that the bituminous materials adjustment clause was omitted from each of these Contracts.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, "Local Option Sales Tax III", Account 210107/56301]
 
11. 1265   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Real Property, Located at 680 North Navy Boulevard, from WOS Properties, LLC - Joy D. Blackmon, P. E., Director, Public Works Department

That the Board take the following action concerning the purchase of a parcel of real property (approximately 0.34 acres) located at 680 North Navy Boulevard from WOS Properties, LLC:

A. Authorize the purchase of a parcel of real property (approximately 0.34 acres) from WOS Properties, LLC, for the appraised value of $45,000, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Contract for Sale and Purchase; and

B. Authorize the County Attorney to prepare and the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute any documents, subject to Legal review and sign-off, necessary to complete the purchase without further action of the Board.

Meeting in regular session on June 4, 2009, the Board approved the Recommendation, as requested by Neighborhood and Environmental Services Division (NESD), now Community & Environment Department, which was also presented to the Committee of the Whole on May 14, 2009, authorizing staff to initiate the acquisition process for the donation or purchase of easements and property for the Jones Creek East Stream Restoration Project. One of the properties required for this project, approximately 0.34 acres, is located at 680 North Navy Boulevard, and is owned by WOS Properties, LLC. The property is vacant with the exception of an outdoor overhead billboard sign.

Staff had an appraisal performed by Brantley & Associates, dated August 17, 2009, which placed a value of $45,000 on the property. The property owners indicated to staff that they are amendable to this appraised value, but insist on retaining a perpetual sign Easement over the parcel. Community & Environment Department staff has indicated that the retainment of the requested sign Easement would not adversely affect their use of the property.

On October 7, 2010, the Board authorized staff to prepare a Contract for Sale and Purchase, which includes an offer to purchase the property for the appraised value of $45,000 and allows the current property owners to retain a perpetual sign Easement over the property. The current property owners have agreed to the terms and conditions contained in the Contract for Sale and Purchase, and Staff is requesting Board authorization to proceed with this acquisition.

[Funding Source: Fund 110, (Other Grants and Projects) / Cost Center 221007, (FCT Jones Swamp Wetland)]
 
12. 1280   Recommendation Concerning the Conveyance of an Overhead Distribution Easement for Electric Service to Gulf Power Company - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Director, Public Works Department

That the Board take the following action concerning the conveyance of an Overhead Distribution Easement for Electric Service to Gulf Power Company, on County-owned property located on Rockey Branch Road for the Escambia River Muzzle Loaders shooting range site:

A. Approve granting an Overhead Distribution Easement for Electric Service to Gulf Power Company, on County-owned property located on Rockey Branch Road for the Escambia River Muzzle Loaders shooting range site; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Easement document and any other documents, subject to Legal review and sign-off, associated with the granting of the Overhead Distribution Easement to Gulf Power Company.

Escambia County owns property located on Rockey Branch Road, which is under lease to Escambia River Muzzle Loaders, Inc., for use as a shooting range. Escambia River Muzzle Loaders, Inc., plans to improve and upgrade the shooting range. To provide electrical service from Rockey Branch Road into the shooting range site, Gulf Power is requesting the conveyance of an Overhead Distribution Easement. Board approval is required for the conveyance of this Easement. Engineering staff reviewed Gulf Power’s request for said Easement and has no objections.

[Funding Source: Funds for incidental expenditures associated with the recording of documents are accessed by the Escambia County Clerk’s Office from an Engineering Escrow Account]
 
13. 1316   Recommendation Concerning Purchase Order for the Okaloosa County IT Fund - Robin Wright, Court Administrator

That the Board approve the issuance of a Purchase Order, in the amount of $54,647, to Courtsmart Digital Systems to be paid from Fund 115, Article V Fund, Cost Center 410516 (Okaloosa County CA IT), Account 55201 and 56401. The funds will be used to purchase digital recording equipment for the Okaloosa County Courthouse.
 
14. 1281   Recommendation Concerning Request from the Town of Century for Additional Environmental Enforcement Services - Gordon C. Pike, Corrections Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding an amended Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Century:

A. Approve an amended Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and the Town of Century, Florida, for the provision of Code Enforcement services in connection with the abatement of neighborhood nuisances within the corporate limits of the Town of Century; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the amended Interlocal Agreement.

[Funding for all related zoning cases will be provided by the Town of Century. All other costs associated with Environmental Enforcement services will continue to be provided from Cost Center 220488, Community Development Block Grant]
 
  III. For Discussion
 
1. 1176   Recommendation Concerning Escambia County Health Facilities Authority Appointment/Reappointments - Charles R. "Randy" Oliver, County Administrator

That the Board take the following action concerning appointment/reappointments to the Escambia County Health Facilities Authority:

A. Approve appointing/reappointing two of the following nominees for a four-year term, effective August 22, 2011, through, August 21, 2015:

1. Eugene Franklin

2. Janice Gilley

3. Arthur J. Hall, Jr.; and

B. Waive the Board’s Policy, Section I, Part B 1. (D), Appointment Policy and Procedures as applicable.
 
2. 1324   Recommendation Concerning Tourist Development Tax Allocations for Minority Marketing Outreach - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board approve the following allocations of funding from the 3-Cents Tourist Development Tax:

1. Fil-Am Association of Pensacola, Inc. - $10,000
2. Gulf Coast Indian Association - $60,000
3. Latino Media Gulf Coast, Inc. - $5,000
4. Truth for Youth, Inc. - $10,000
5. Banks Enterprises, LLC - $165,000

[Funding Source: The Tourist Development Tax Fund (108), Cost Center 360101]
 
 
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
  I.   For Action
 
1. 1289   Recommendation Concerning Restricting Access to the Gulf of Mexico during DeLuna Fest Concerts

That the Board adopt a Resolution declaring that double red flag conditions will occur on a specific portion of Santa Rosa Island during the DeLuna Fest series of concerts and restricting access to the Gulf of Mexico from 7:00 a.m. on Friday, October 14, 2011, until 5:00 a.m. on Monday, October 17, 2011.
 
2. 1251   Recommendation Concerning Scheduling a Public Hearing Creating the Roadway Safety Ordinance and Amending the Panhandling Ordinance

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for September 15, 2011, at 5:32 p.m., to consider adopting an Ordinance:

A. Creating The Roadway Safety Ordinance with Sections 86-106 through 86-109; and

B. Amending The Panhandling Ordinance, Sections 86-250 through 86-253.
 
13.   Items added to the agenda.
 
14.   Announcements.
 
15.   Adjournment.
 

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