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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – September 7, 2017 – 5:30 p.m.
Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building – First Floor
 
             
1.   Call to Order.

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The Board of County Commissioners allows any person to speak regarding an item on the Agenda. The speaker is limited to three (3) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the Chairman, to allow sufficient time for all speakers. Speakers shall refrain from abusive or profane remarks, disruptive outbursts, protests, or other conduct which interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting. Upon completion of the Public comment period, discussion is limited to Board members and questions raised by the Board.
 
2.   Invocation – Commissioner Bergosh.
 
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. 12772   Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action:

A. Adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Bill Cross, Jail Court Liaison in the Corrections Department, on his selection as "Employee of the Month" for September 2017;

B. Adopt the Proclamation proclaiming September 2017 as “Library Card Sign-Up Month” in Escambia County and calling upon all residents of this great County to join us in utilizing the West Florida Public Libraries;

C. Ratify the Proclamation dated August 15, 2017, expressing the Board's most sincere praise, congratulations, and thanks to Seville Quarter and Rosie O’Grady’s, its owners, staff and founder for all they have done for the Pensacola area and Escambia County in the last 50 years and proclaiming August 16 - August 22, 2017, as “Rosie O’Grady’s/Seville Quarter Week” in Escambia County and;

D. Ratify the Proclamation dated August 23, 2017, congratulating the Area Housing Commission on its 80th Anniversary and commending the staff for their commitment to provide safe, affordable housing for the residents of Escambia County.
 
7. 12778   Recognition of Years of Service.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action:

A. Recognize, with a pin and Certificate, Ms. Robin F. Lambert, Accounting Manager, Public Works Department, Admin Division, for her 40 years of faithful and dedicated service to Escambia County; and

B. Adopt the Proclamation acknowledging Ms. Robin Lambert's loyalty, diligence, and the standards of excellence she displays in the performance of her duties.
 
8.   Written Communication
 
12631   July 8, 2017, communication from Emily Knox requesting that Escambia County provide relief of Code Enforcement Lien attached to property located at 1114 Medford Avenue.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider the Lien relief request made by Emily Knox for the Lien against property located at 1114 Medford Avenue.

On August 21, 2014, the Board amended the "Guideline for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens" Policy, Section III, H2. Staff was instructed to review all requests for forgiveness of Environmental (Code) Enforcement Liens to determine if the request met the criteria for forgiveness and allowing the County Administrator to act on the Board's behalf if set criteria are met.

After reviewing the request for forgiveness of Lien, staff made the determination that the request did not fall within the criteria that would allow the County Administrator to act on the Board's behalf and grant relief, in accordance with the Board's Policy, "Guideline for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens" Policy, Section III, H2.

Ms. Emily Knox has requested to appear before the Board to make her request for Lien relief.
 
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. 12742   5:31 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of the Petition to Vacate a portion of an alleyway off West Devane Street, as petitioned by New Hope Apostolic Church, Inc..

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action regarding a Petition to Vacate a portion of an alleyway off West Devane Street, as petitioned by New Hope Apostolic Church, Inc.:

A. Approve or deny the vacation of a portion (approximately 10 feet x 175 feet) of an alleyway located off West Devane Street, as petitioned by New Hope Apostolic Church, Inc.;

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.
 
11. 12754   5:32 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance creating the Saverna Park Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt, and authorize the Chairman to sign, the Ordinance creating the Saverna Park 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 for street lighting.
 
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
Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, Suite 110
 
  I.  Consent Agenda
 
1. 12694   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of TDT Collection Data for the June 2017 Returns Received in July 2017

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Collections Data for the June 2017 returns received in the month of July 2017, as prepared by the Finance Department of the Clerk and Comptroller's Office; this is the tenth month of collections for the Fiscal Year 2017; total collections for the month of June 2017 returns was $1,479,755.53; this is a .07% increase over the June 2016 returns; total collections year to date are 7.54% more than the comparable time frame in Fiscal Year 2016.
 
2. 12739   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the July 31, 2017 Investment Report

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Investment Portfolio Summary Report for the month ended July 31, 2017, as required by Ordinance Number 95-13; on July 31, 2017, the portfolio market value was $364,498,237 and portfolio earnings totaled $292,013 for the month; the short term portfolio yield was 0.74%, which should be compared to the S&P Government Index Pool Index 30 Day benchmark of 0.99%; the long-term CORE portfolio achieved a yield of 1.55%, which should be compared to the Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year Treasury Index benchmark of 1.49%.
 
3. 12709   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. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held August 10, 2017;

B. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Agenda Work Session held August 17, 2017; and

C. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held August 17, 2017.
 
 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
  I.   Public Hearing
 
1. 12702   Recommendation Concerning the Review of the Rezoning Cases Heard by the Planning Board on August 1, 2017

That the Board take the following action concerning the rezoning cases heard by the Planning Board on August 1, 2017:
  1. Review and either adopt, modify, or reject the Planning Board’s recommendations for Rezoning Cases Z-2017-06, Z-2017-11, Z-2017-12, and Z-2017-13 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-2017-06
Address: 1703 N Q Street
Property Reference No.: 17-2S-30-1300-110-019
Property Size: 0.46 (+/-) acres
From: MDR, Medium Density Residential district (10 du/acre)
To: HDR, High Density Residential district (18 du/acre)
FLU Category: MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
Commissioner District: 3
Requested by: Floyd Peacock, Agent for New Birth Baptist Church, Owner
Planning Board Recommendation: Denial
Speakers: Floyd Peacock, Andrew Madison, Connie Taylor, Walter Taylor, Edward Hicks
2. Case No.: Z-2017-11
Address: 7237 Mobile Highway
Property Reference No.: 22-1S-31-2305-000-000
Property Size: 4.30 (+/-) acres
From: LDR, Low Density Residential district (four du/acre)
To: HDMU, High Density Mixed-use district (25 du/acre)
FLU Category: MU-S, Mixed-Use Suburban
Commissioner District: 1
Requested by: Tom Hammond, Agent for William R. Smith, Owner
Planning Board Recommendation: Denial
Speakers: Tom Hammond, Kenneth S. Sibley, Theresa Blackwell, Lester Allen, Kenneth W. Sibley
3. Case No.: Z-2017-12
Address: 2410 Langley Avenue
Property Reference No.: 10-1S-29-3101-027-001
Property Size: 0.82 (+/-) acres
From: Com, Commercial district (25 du/acre)
To: HC/LI-NA, Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial district, prohibiting the subsequent establishment of any microbreweries, microdistilleries, microwineries, bars, nightclubs, or adult entertainment uses (25 du/acre)
FLU Category: MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
Commissioner District: 4
Requested by: Michael Milner, Agent for Richard Mertins, Owner
Planning Board Recommendation: Approval
Speakers: Michael Milner
4. Case No.: Z-2017-13
Address: 105 Louis Street
Property Reference No.: 16-1N-31-1000-003-012
Property Size: 0.17 (+/-) acres
From: LDR, Low Density Residential district (four du/acre)
To: LDMU, Low Density Mixed-use district (seven du/acre)
FLU Category: MU-S, Mixed-Use Suburban
Commissioner District: 5
Requested by: Hattie M. McGary, Owner
Planning Board Recommendation: Approval
Speakers: Hattie McGary, Fannie Randelson, Michael Riley, Claudia Rivers, Joe Mack, Shirley Singleton, Jacqueline Rogers, Peggy Fowler, Josh Womack, Billy Campbell, Donice Brown, Jessie Ezell, Ella Ezell, Albert Allen, Annie Purifoy, Scott Richards, Robbie Qualls, Betty McDaniel, Alisha McDaniel, Catherine Jordan, Kay Campbell, Shirley Atkins, Gwendolyn Brooks, Sharon Herron, Robert Cheatum, Dorothy Williams, Gene McCants, Troy Johnson, Horace Brown, Wanda Brown, Willie McGary, Jr., Toria Myles, Fannie Knight, Alma Strong, Fornethia Underwood
 
2. 12753   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 August 1, 2017, and approved during the previous agenda item and to provide for severability, inclusion in the code, and an effective date.
 
3. 12757   5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Removing a Parcel from the Escambia County Mid-West Sector Plan and Assigning a Compatible Future Land Use to the Parcel

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt an Ordinance amending the Escambia County Mid-West Sector Plan, Detailed Specific Area Plans (DSAP), Final Land Use Plan, Figure 2.01.A, removing a parcel within Section 3, Township 1N, Range 31W, Parcel Number 1302-000-003 totaling 8.67 (+/-) acres, located north of Neal Road, from the Escambia County Mid-West Optional Sector Plan, Jacks Branch DSAP and further amending the 2030 Future Land Use Map, assigning a Future Land Use category to a parcel within Section 3, Township 1N, Range 31W, Parcel Number 1302-000-003 totaling 8.67 (+/-) acres, of Mixed-Use Suburban (MU-S).

This hearing serves as the second of two public hearings.
 
4. 12756   5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Renewal of a Recycling Permit for an Asphalt/Concrete Crushing Recycling and Processing Facility located at 2390 Longleaf Drive, Pensacola, FL, Sunbelt Crushing, LLC ("Sunbelt")

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and approve, modify, or deny the renewal of a Recycling Permit for an existing asphalt/concrete crushing recycling and processing facility located at 2390 Longleaf Drive, Pensacola, FL, owned by Sunbelt Crushing, LLC ("Sunbelt").
 
5. 12758   5:48 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending the Future Land Use Map - SSA-2017-02

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt a Small Scale Map Amendment, SSA-2017-02, amending Part II of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan, as amended; amending Chapter 7, "The Future Land Use Element," Policy FLU 1.1.1, to provide for an amendment to the 2030 Future Land Use (FLU) Map, changing the FLU category of a parcel within Section 25, Township 1S, Range 31W, Parcel Number 25-1S-31-2304-000-005, totaling 8.59 (+/-) acres, located on Blue Angel Parkway, from Commercial (C) to Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U).
 
  II.  Action Item
 
1. 12759   Recommendation Concerning an At-Large Appointment to the Planning Board

That the Board take the following action concerning a two-year, at-large appointment to the Escambia County Planning Board:

A. Appoint Andrew DeMartin effective September 7, 2017, through September 6, 2019;

OR

B. Appoint James Hunt effective September 7, 2017, through September 6, 2019;

OR

C. Appoint Jerry Siddall effective September 7, 2017, through September 6, 2019.
 
2. 12760   Recommendation Concerning a Hold Harmless Agreement for a Shore Protection Structure

That the Board review and approve a hold harmless agreement with Jonesboro Investments, LLC, for construction of a seawall at 101 Bayshore Dr., Parcel I.D. # 59-2S-30-2100-009-001. The agreement will serve to hold the county, its officers and employees harmless from any damages to persons or property that may result from authorized construction.
 
3. 12705   Recommendation Concerning the Final Plat of Lost Key C9B Townhome Permit #160600017
That the Board take the following action concerning recording of the Final Plat of Lost Key C9B Townhome (permit #160600017), (a 58-lot single-family private residential subdivision), located in the Perdido Key Community on Carlinga Drive, lying north of Perdido Key Drive (State Road 292). Lost Key C9B Townhome is currently owned and developed by WCI Communities, LLC. Prior to recording, the County Surveyor and the Clerk of the Circuit Court must sign the Final Plat, as set forth in Section 2-5.7, of the Escambia County Land Development Code. Also, prior to recording, the County Surveyor must sign the Final Plat as set forth in Chapter 177.081 (1) Florida Statutes;

A. Approve the final plat for recording; and

B. Approve the street name “Carlinga Drive.”
 
  III. Consent Agenda
 
1. 12761   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of Public Hearings

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

October 5, 2017

A. 5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing to amend the official Zoning Map to included the following Rezoning Cases heard by the Planning Board on September 5, 2017.
1. Case No.: Z-2017-14
Address: SW Corner of Nine Mile Road/I-10
Property Reference No.: 10-1S-31-1401-000-002
From: HC/LI, Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial district (25 du/acre)
To: Com, Commercial district (25 du/acre)
FLU Category: MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
Commissioner District: 1
Requested by: Wiley C. "Buddy" Page, Agent for Crimson Nine Mile Road Holdings, LLC, Owner
2. Case No.: Z-2017-15
Address: 3811 W Nine Mile Road
Property Reference No.: 10-1S-31-2100-000-001
From: HDMU, High Density Mixed-use district (25 du/acre)
To: Com, Commercial district (25 du/acre)
FLU Category: MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
Commissioner District: 1
Requested by: Wiley C. "Buddy" Page, Agent for The Dawson Company, Owner

B. 5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Small Scale Map Amendment - SSA-2017-04 - 9700 N Pensacola Boulevard - From Commercial to Mixed-Use Urban

Summary: A small-scale amendment to the future land use (FLU) map to change the FLU category of a 3.47± acre parcel from Commercial (C) to Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U) at 9700 N Pensacola Boulevard.

C. 5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing to amend the official Zoning Map to included the following Rezoning Case heard by the Planning Board on September 5, 2017.
Case No.: Z-2017-04
Address: 9700 N Pensacola Boulevard
Property Reference No.: 08-1S-30-3201-049-005
From: HC/LI, Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial district (25 du/acre)
To: Com, Commercial district (25 du/acre)
FLU Category: Com, Commercial
Commissioner District: 5
Requested by: Wiley C. "Buddy" Page, Agent for Copter Complex, LLC, Owner

D. 5:48 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Small Scale Map Amendment - SSA-2017-05 - 5940 Saufley Pines Road - Industrial to Mixed-Use Suburban

Summary: Property currently has an Industrial (I) Future Land use (FLU) designation which does not allow for residential development. The property will be incorporated with the adjoining parcel that was approved for a FLU change to MU-S in 2016. The applicant had a pre-application conference for a residential subdivision development to proceed if the amendment is granted.

E. 5:49 p.m. - A Public Hearing to amend the official Zoning Map to included the following Rezoning Case heard by the Planning Board on September 5, 2017.
Case No.: Z-2017-16
Address: 5940 Saufley Pines Road
Property Reference No.: 02-2S-31-3000-000-009
From: HC/LI, Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial district (25 du/acre)
To: MDR, Medium Density Residential district (10 du/acre)
FLU Category: I, Industrial (FLU change to MU-S being requested)
Commissioner District: 1
Requested by: David Fitzpatrick, Agent for Stafford Development Group, Inc., Owner

F. 5:50 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Spot Zoning/Rezoning Ordinance

Summary: Amendment to more effectively evaluate rezoning applications based on logical and orderly development patterns.

G. 5:51 p.m. - A Public Hearing - HC/LI and FLU Inconsistencies Ordinance

Summary: Amendment to identify land uses and development standards applicable to Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial (HC/LI) zoning when inconsistently located within the Mixed-Use Suburban (MU-S) future land use category.
 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 12764   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Pam Childers, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller

That the Board approve the three Request for Disposition of Property Forms for the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, for property which is to be auctioned or disposed of properly, all of which is described and listed on the Forms with the Agency and reason stated.
 
2. 12670   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition Property for the Office of the Court Administrator - Robin Wright, Court Administrator

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Court Administrator’s Office; the property descriptions and reasons for disposal are stated on the spreadsheet attached to the Disposition Form. Documentation has been provided to explain the reasons for the items listed. One item listed was not found at the time of this inventory, but if the item is located in the future, it will be reinstated with the Board of County Commissioners.
 
3. 12675   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Office of Management and Budget - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Office of Management and Budget for two laser printers. All property is described and listed on the Disposition Form, with reason for disposition stated. The listed items have been found to be non-functioning and of no further usefulness to the County; thus, it is requested that they be disposed of properly.
 
4. 12690   Recommendation Concerning the Extension of the 2017 Ad Valorem Property Tax Roll - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board approve extending the 2017 Ad Valorem Property Tax Roll prior to the completion of the Value Adjustment Board hearings to afford the taxpayers of Escambia County the opportunity to pay their property taxes during each of the four discount periods, as allowed by Florida Statue 197.323.
 
5. 12734   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Mosquito Control Division - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Mosquito Control Division, for property described and listed on the Disposition Form. The items have been found to be of no further usefulness, and it is requested that they be auctioned as surplus or disposed of properly.
 
6. 12765   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Public Works Department - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve the three Request for Disposition of Property Forms for the Public Works Department, listing five items. The Request Forms have been signed by all applicable authorities.
 
7. 12726   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Public Safety Department - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board approve the five Request for Disposition of Property Forms for the Public Safety Department, for property which is described and listed on the Disposition Forms, with reason for disposition stated. The listed items have been found to be of no further usefulness to the County; thus, it is requested that they be auctioned as surplus or disposed of properly.
 
8. 12700   Recommendation Concerning the Medical Student Externship Affiliation Agreement between Escambia County and Florida State University - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the Medical Student Externship Affiliation Agreement between Escambia County and the Florida State University College of Medicine for the provision of allowing medical students to participate in health care educational activities utilizing the County's EMS facilities:

A. Approve the Medical Student Externship Affiliation Agreement with the Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine to allow medical students to receive clinical experience under the auspices of Escambia County Emergency Medical Services (ECEMS), commencing the effective date of the Agreement for a period of one year; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement.
 
9. 12647   Recommendation Concerning the United Way of Escambia County "Day of Caring" on October 13, 2017 - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

That the Board support the annual "Day of Caring," sponsored by the United Way of Escambia County, as a public purpose, thereby authorizing a maximum of eight hours Administrative Leave, with pay, so that the employee incurs no use of regular pay for volunteering, on October 13, 2017, for employees who voluntarily participate in this event, and extend Worker's Compensation coverage to County employees involved in this event.
 
10. 12788   Recommendation Concerning the 457(b) Loan Provision with Transamerica - Eric Kleinert, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the 457(b) Loan Provision with Transamerica:

A. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the submission of an Application to Transamerica requesting an Amendment to the County’s Deferred Compensation Plan to include a loan provision, to provide employees an opportunity to obtain a loan through Transamerica, a 457(b) provider; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution.
 
11. 12695   Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the CareerSource Escarosa (Formerly Workforce Escarosa, Inc.) Board of Directors - Tonya Gant- Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board approve the appointment of Sharon Pitts to the CareerSource Escarosa Board of Directors to serve the remaining term of Mr. Arthur Searcy, who resigned from the Board on March 1, 2017. Mr. Searcy's term was scheduled to expire on July 9, 2020. The appointment of Mr. Searcy's successor must be from the private sector, as Mr. Searcy was a private sector appointee. Ms. Pitts was recommended for service on the CareerSource Escarosa Board of Directors by FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance.
 
12. 12794   Recommendation Concerning a Request to Become a Community Partner with CareerSource Escarosa, Utilizing the Brownsville Community Resource Center - Tonya Gant, Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Brownsville Community Resource Center Community Partner Memorandum of Agreement between CareerSource Escarosa and Escambia County, requesting that the County become a Community Partner with CareerSource Escarosa.
 
13. 12775   Recommendation Concerning the 2016-2017 RESTORE Direct Component (Pot 1) Multi-Year Implementation Plan - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board take the following action concerning the RESTORE Direct Component (Pot 1) Multi-Year Implementation Plan:

A. Approve the Final 2016-2017 RESTORE Act Multi-Year Implementation Plan; and

B. Authorize staff to submit the RESTORE Act Multi-Year Implementation Plan to the U.S. Department of Treasury.
 
14. 12777   Recommendation Concerning the Limited Waiver of the Escambia County Noise Abatement Ordinance for a Fireworks Display for a Wedding Reception at the Portofino Island Resort on Pensacola Beach on September 9, 2017 - Tim Tolbert, Building Official/Department Director

That the Board review and approve the "Special Event Permit Application" for a limited waiver of the noise restrictions imposed by the Escambia County Noise Abatement Ordinance regarding Pensacola Beach, allowing the number of sound decibels to exceed 65 dbA (when measured by a sound level meter at or within the property boundary of the receiving land use) for a fireworks display at a wedding reception to be held at Portofino Island Resort and launched from a floating platform near the Portofino Pier on Pensacola Beach, on Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 9:45 p.m., to 9:55 p.m.
 
15. 12767   Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the Escambia County Mass Transit Advisory Committee - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

That the Board confirm the appointment of Andrew J. DeMartin to the Escambia County Mass Transit Advisory Committee, for a four-year term, effective September 7, 2017, through September 6, 2021, to serve as the County Administrator's representative, to replace Lori R. Webster, who has resigned.

A General Alert was posted on the County's website from July 31, 2017, to August 14, 2017, seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to fill a vacancy on the Escambia County Mass Transit Advisory Committee. Mr. DeMartin is the only resident who submitted a Resume expressing interest in serving on the Escambia County Mass Transit Advisory Committee.
 
16. 12762   Recommendation Concerning Reappointments to the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

That the Board take the following action concerning the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission (EPHRC):

A. Reappoint Kathleen Nolde-Martin for a two-year term, effective retroactively to September 3, 2017, through September 2, 2019; and

B. Reappoint Anita G. Hemphill, effective retroactively to November 7, 2016, through May 4, 2018, to coincide with the ending date of the term of her appointment noted in the appointment letter dated May 13, 2016, which she received. Ms. Hemphill was first appointed effective May 5, 2016, through November 6, 2016, to complete the term of Robert C. Allen. She received a letter informing her of a two-year appointment through May 4, 2018, due to a scrivener's error. The By-Laws of the EPHRC allow appointees to continue to serve in their capacity until the will of the official agency which appointed them is expressed or known.

Ms. Nolde-Martin is the only individual who responded to a General Alert that was posted on the County's Website from August 15, 2017, to August 29, 2017, informing the public that the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners was seeking residents interested in volunteering to be considered for appointment to the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission.
 
17. 12813   Recommendation Concerning a Letter to the City of Pensacola Regarding the Triumph Gulf Coast Project Solicitation - Commissioner Doug Underhill, District 2

That the Board acknowledge for the Official Record the letter dated August 21, 2017, from Brian Spencer, President of the Pensacola City Council, acknowledging receipt of the letter from Commissioner Underhill requesting five proposed Triumph Gulf Coast projects and/or programs from the City Council.
 
18. 12814   Recommendation Concerning Letters Regarding the Management Services Agreement for Escambia County Area Transit and the Agreement to Provide Paratransit Transportation Services - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

That the Board take the following action:

A. Acknowledge for the Official Record and ratify the County Administrator's signature on the Letter dated August 25, 2017, to Mr. Dave Van Fossen of First Transit, Inc., advising that upon the last month-to-month extension of the Management Services Agreement for the Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT), PD 10-11.060, the County does not wish to negotiate further extension or renewal of the Agreement, effectively terminating the Agreement on September 30, 2017; and

B. Acknowledge for the Official Record and ratify the County Administrator's signature on the Letter dated August 25, 2017, to Mr. Dave Van Fossen of First Transit, Inc., advising that upon the last month of the three-month extension of the Agreement to Provide Paratransit Transportation Services, PD 13-14.029, the County does not wish to negotiate further extension or renewal of the Agreement, effectively terminating the Agreement and the corresponding Lease Agreement for Paratransit Vehicles on September 30, 2017.
 
19. 12816   Recommendation Concerning a Certificate of Need for Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital of Escambia County, Florida - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a letter to Ms. Marisol Fitch, Unit Manager, Bureau of Health Facility Regulation, expressing the Board's support for Encompass Rehabilitation's (previously known as HealthSouth) Certificate of Need application to build an acute comprehensive rehabilitative hospital in Escambia County.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 12737   Recommendation Concerning an Expansion of the Existing Card Key System at the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Center and the Issuance of the Corresponding Purchase Order to Johnson Controls - Will Moore, Chief Deputy, Court Administration

That the Board take the following action:

A. Authorize the single-source purchase of upgraded equipment from the original manufacturer for the expansion of the existing card key system at the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Center, which is to include the installation and programming of wireless emergency exit buttons at the Judges’ benches into the existing control panel, installation of entry/exit access to the 3rd and 4th Floor Courtrooms, and the installation of a server, workstation, and badging station; and

B. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Johnson Controls for the purchase, installation, and programming of the equipment, workstation, and badging station.

This will not impact the General Revenue Fund.

[Funding: Fund 115, Court Security Article V, Cost Center 410505, Object Code 56201]
 
2. 12032   Recommendation Concerning Street Name Approval of “Mossy Oak Drive”- Horace Jones, Development Services Department Director

That the Board approve the street name “Mossy Oak Drive,” for a private road running east off of the 5500 block of North Highway 29 and 140 feet south of Chance Road; 100% of the property owners signed the petition; this street is in Commission District 5.

[Funding Source: Fund 175, "Transportation Trust Fund," Cost Center 211201, Object Code 55201]
 
3. 12614   Recommendation Concerning the Annual Certified Budget for the Mosquito Control Division, Fiscal Year 2017-2018 - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director Department of Natural Resources Management.

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Annual Certified Budget for Mosquito Control for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 as required by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Agricultural Environmental Services, relating to the Mosquito Control Division, Department of Natural Resources Management.

[Funding: Fund 106, Mosquito and Arthropod Control, Cost Center 220703, M & A State One Funds]
 
4. 12703   Recommendation Concerning the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Agreement, in the Amount of $5,967,000, for the Beach Haven-Joint Stormwater & Wastewater Improvement Project Phase II - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board take the following action concerning the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Agreement No. RES04 between the State of Florida DEP and the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, relating to the Beach Haven-Joint Stormwater & Wastewater Improvement Project Phase II:

A. Approve the DEP Agreement No. RES04, in the amount of up to $5,967,000, relating to the Beach Haven-Joint Stormwater & Wastewater Improvement Project Phase II (Implementation); and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement and any future amendments relating to no-cost extensions, subject to Legal review and sign-off, without further action of the Board.

The County Attorney's Office has requested that the Board be made aware of the following language:

Paragraph 33, (page 21 of 22), last sentence, "Any action hereon or in connection herewith shall be brought in Leon County, Florida."

[Funding: Fund 118, Gulf Coast Restoration Fund, new cost center to be determined at time of SBA. Match is $3,776,477 from LOST and ECUA]
 
5. 12766   Recommendation Concerning Amendment No. 2 to the Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board take the following action concerning Amendment No. 2 with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for Agreement No. S0705, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for Agreement No. 13212, to provide financial assistance for increased compliance with Article 5, Section 4-5.8, of the Land Development Code:

A. Accept Amendment No. 2 with DEP (Agreement No. S0705) and FWC (Agreement No. 13212) to provide financial assistance for increased compliance with Article 5, Section 4-5.8, of the Land Development Code, in the amount of $125,000, relating to lighting retrofits on Perdido Key and Pensacola Beach to minimize impacts to nesting beaches; and

B. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Amendment No. 2 and any future amendments relating to no-cost extensions, subject to Legal review and sign-off, without further action of the Board.

[Funding: Fund 110, Other Grants & Projects Fund, Cost Center 221022, no matching funds required]
 
6. 12708   Recommendation Concerning the Service Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., for Maintenance of the County's P25 Digital UHF Radio System, Microwave System and Fixed Equipment - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Service Agreement, Contract Number USC000015559 with Motorola Solutions, Inc., for maintenance of the County's P25 Digital UHF Radio system, microwave system, and fixed equipment, in the total amount of $730,254, for the period of October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2019:

A. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the two-year Service Agreement; and

B. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order in the amount of $365,127 to Motorola Solutions, Inc., for the period October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2018.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 330403, Communications, Object Code 54601, Repair & Maintenance]
 
7. 12789   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order in Excess of $50,000 to Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida for Administrative Services and Stop Loss Insurance for the Self Funded Health Insurance - Eric Kleinert, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Change Order 2, in excess of $50,000, adding funds for Administrative Services and Stop Loss Insurance for the County Self Funded Health Insurance Plan:

Department: Human Resources
Division: Benefits
Type: Addition
Amount: $185,000
Vendor: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida
Purchase Order: 17698
Change Order: 2
Original Award Amount: $1,790,000
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders Through this Change Order: $210,000
New Purchase Order Total: $2,000,000

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 140836, Object Code 54501]
 
8. 12793   Recommendation Concerning Flexible Benefits Plan Administrative Services - Eric Kleinert, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Flexible Benefits Program:

A. Approve Amendment Number 2017-01 to Escambia County Board of County Commissioners Flexible Spending Plan to implement sub-paragraph 4.4 for all newly-hired employees or qualified events after approval of this Board action. The Opt-Out Program will be made available to all employees during open enrollment. Employees that receive this benefit must provide proof of insurance at enrollment and at each open enrollment period. Employees that are Medicare eligible or have Tricare coverage are not eligible for this benefit; and

B. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Amendment.

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 150108, Object Code 53101]
 
9. 12743   Recommendation Concerning the Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy Council, Inc. - Eric Kleinert, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy Council, Inc.:

A. Approve the Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy Council, Inc., in the amount of $10,000, to be paid from Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 150101, Account 58201;

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement and all other necessary documents; and

C. Authorize the execution of the necessary Purchase Order.
 
10. 12676   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #191 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #191, Article V Fund (115), in the amount of $401,410, to recognize additional $2 Recording Revenues from prior fiscal years for Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties, and to appropriate these funds for the technology requirements of the State Attorney, Public Defender, and Court Administration in those counties.
 
11. 12776   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #201 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #201, Gulf Coast Restoration Fund (118), in the amount of $335,510, to recognize Grant proceeds from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Agreement Number RES02 under the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) for the design and permitting for the removal of legacy contaminated sediment that remains in the Bayou Chico.
 
12. 12785   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #202 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #202, Law Enforcement Trust Fund (121) in the amount of $371,181, to recognize additional revenues from various law enforcement activities, and to appropriate these funds into the Sheriff's Law Enforcement Trust (LET) Fund Budget pursuant to Florida Statute 932.7055 to pay vouchers submitted for payment to various outside agencies totaling $35,500; the remainder of the funds totaling $335,681 will be budgeted in Reserves.
 
13. 12780   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment # 203 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #203, General Fund (001) and Local Option Sales Tax III (LOST) Fund (352), in the amount of $135,952, to recognize the Sheriff's off-duty officer, insurance, miscellaneous reimbursements/fees ($58,802) and proceeds from the sale/auction of older, high mileage vehicles that were purchased with LOST ($77,150), and to appropriate these funds back into the Sheriff's Administrative Budget to offset operational expenses and the LOST portion back into LOST Project 08SH0018 for future vehicle/equipment purchases.
 
14. 12783   Recommendation Concerning Budget Amendment #205 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board approve Budget Amendment #205, Internal Services Fund (501), in the amount of $38,922, moving funds from operating to salaries and other accounts to pay employees who are eligible for the County's Health Insurance, a taxable $50 or $25 reward for participating in the Wellness Incentive Program. The Supervisor of Elections, Santa Rosa Island Authority, Clerk of Courts, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, and Health Facilities Authority are eligible to participate in the program. These funds need to be appropriated to the correct expenditure accounts in the Fiscal Year 2016/17 Budget to be used for the Wellness Incentive Program.
 
15. 12779   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #206 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #206, Local Option Sales Tax III, (LOST) Fund (352), in the amount of $993,750, to recognize proceeds from two State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreements, and to appropriate these funds for the design of bridge replacements at O.C. Phillips Road over Brushy Creek Bridge No. 484029 and at Dawson Road over Pritchett Mill Bridge No. 484046.
 
16. 12790   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #207 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #207, Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) Fund (352) and Transportation Trust Fund (175), in the amount of $52,933, to recognize insurance proceeds received for damage to County traffic structures and equipment at various locations throughout the County, and to appropriate these funds back into the Cost Centers from where repair costs were expended.
 
17. 12740   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Panhandle Grading and Paving, Inc., on Contract PD 15-16.100, Detroit Boulevard Intersection Improvements at Pine Forest Road - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Order to Panhandle Grading and Paving, Inc., on Contract PD 15-16.100, Detroit Boulevard Intersection Improvements at Pine Forest Road:
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering/Infrastructure
Type: Addition
Amount: $18,394.94
Vendor: Panhandle Grading and Paving, Inc.
Project Name: Detroit Boulevard Intersection Improvements at Pine Forest Road
Contract: PD 15-16.100
PO No.: 170854
CO No.: 3
Original Award Amount: $483,265.95
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders Through this CO: $58,260.32
New Contract Total: $541,526.27

[Funding Source: Fund 352, "LOST III," Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #13EN2523]
 
18. 12718   Recommendation Concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program Agreement for the O.C. Phillips Road Over Brushy Creek Bridge No. 484029 Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Escambia County, Florida, for the design of bridge replacement located at O.C. Phillips Road over Brushy Creek Bridge No. 484029:

A. Approve the State of Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Escambia County, Florida, for the O.C. Phillips Road over Brushy Creek Bridge No. 484029; and

B. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Chairman to sign the Local Agency Program Agreement.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, "LOST III"]
 
19. 12696   Recommendation Concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program Agreement for the Dawson Road Over Pritchett Mill Bridge No. 484046 Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Escambia County, Florida, for bridge replacement design costs for the bridge located at Dawson Road over Pritchett Mill Bridge No. 484046:

A. Approve the State of Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Escambia County, Florida, for the Dawson Road over Pritchett Mill Bridge No. 484046 Project; and

B. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Chairman to sign the Local Agency Program Agreement.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, "LOST III"]
 
20. 12704   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order in Excess of $50,000 to Diamond Drugs, Inc. -Tammy Jarvis, Corrections Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Order 1, in excess of $50,000, adding funding to provide for inmate related pharmaceuticals:

Department: Corrections
Division: Escambia County Jail
Type: Addition
Amount: $250,000
Vendor: Diamond Drugs, Inc.
Purchase Order: 170170
Change Order: 1
Original Award Amount: $1,305,000
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders Through this Change Order: $250,000
New Purchase Order Total: $1,555,000

[Funding Source: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 290402, Object Code 55201]
 
21. 12751   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Aramark Corporation for Escambia County Jail Inmate Meals - Tamyra Jarvis, Corrections Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Order, adding funds for Escambia County Jail inmate meals:

Department: Corrections
Division: Escambia County Jail
Type: Addition
Amount: $30,500
Vendor: Aramark Corporation
Purchase Order: 170104
Change Order: 2
Original Award Amount: $1,040,000
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders Through this Change Order: $132,400
New Purchase Order Total: $1,172,400

[Funding Source: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 290401, Object Code 53401]
 
22. 12763   Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for 2016-2017 Group Resurfacing - Paul Nobles, Office of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Roads, Inc. of NWF, per the terms and conditions of PD 16-17.065, 2016-2017 Group Resurfacing, in the amount of $2,500,867.74.

[Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project Number 08EN0208]
 
23. 12810   Recommendation Concerning the Hiring of Demetrus "Mike" Crittenden as the Mass Transit Director - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

That the Board ratify and confirm the hiring of Demetrus "Mike" Crittenden as the Mass Transit Director, with an annual salary of $91,924.80 per year plus benefits. This new position was created to oversee the daily operations of the Mass Transit Department.

[Funding: Fund 104, Mass Transit Fund/Public Works, Cost Center 211210]
 
24. 12784   Recommendation Concerning Budget Amendment #204 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board approve Budget Amendment #204, Mass Transit Fund (104), in the amount of $20,000, to move funds from Fixed Route Bus Costs, an operating account, to the salary accounts to pay the costs for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2016/2017 for the newly-created Mass Transit Director position. These funds need to be appropriated in the correct accounts for the current year's budget.
 
25. 12804   Recommendation Concerning the Funding Request for The Miracle League of Pensacola, 2017-2018 Season - Commissioner Jeff Bergosh, District 1

That the Board approve funding $2,500 for The Miracle League of Pensacola, 2017-2018 Season, from Commissioner Jeff Bergosh's discretionary money, and approve a Purchase Order for this purpose.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Board of County Commissioners' Discretionary Money, Cost Center 110101, Object Code 58201]
 
  III. For Discussion
 
1. 12728   Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of Improvements Within Hilburn Grove Subdivision - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning acceptance of improvements within Hilburn Grove Subdivision:

A. Accept the road paving and drainage improvements, including public easements, and two stormwater pond parcels as depicted on Plat Book 15, Page 34 as Parcel A (a 0.47 acre dry detention-retention pond), and Parcel B (a 0.58 acre dry detention-retention pond) for permanent County maintenance; the cost of drainage improvement maintenance is to be funded through the establishment of a stormwater management Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) per Ordinance 2006-51;

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept the Quitclaim Deed as of the day of delivery of the Deed to the Chairman or Vice Chairman, and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to acknowledge the Board's acceptance at that time; and

C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept a Drainage Easement for the pond outfall, as of the day of delivery of the Drainage Easement to the Chairman or Vice Chairman, and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to acknowledge the Board's acceptance at that time.

[Funding Source: An MSBU will be established by the Office of Management and Budget to maintain the stormwater ponds in accordance with Ordinance 2006-51]
 
2. 12746   Recommendation Concerning Rainbow Store No. 186 (McDonald Shopping Center) - Request for Month-to-Month Tenancy - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board consider whether to approve a request made by Rainbow Store No. 186, located in the McDonald Shopping Center, that they be allowed to enter into month-to-month tenancy with the County upon the expiration of their written Lease, which expires September 30, 2017.
 
3. 12773   Recommendation Concerning Reauthorization to Waive Library Fines for Patrons that Donate Blood at Blood Drives Held at the West Florida Public Libraries - Todd Humble, Library Services Department Director

That the Board reauthorize the waiving of library fines up to $50 for each participating patron of the West Florida Public Libraries in exchange for the cardholder donating blood, or making a good-faith effort to donate, at blood drives held at the West Florida Public Libraries.
 
4. 12817   Discussion Concerning a Presentation by the Pelicans Basketball Organization, as Requested by Eric Olson, City Administrator - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator
 
5. 12818   Recommendation Concerning the Pensacola Ice Flyers and the New Orleans Pelicans - Commissioner Underhill, District 2

That the Board authorize staff to take the following action:

A. Determine if SMG can make the Pensacola Ice Flyers' and the New Orleans Pelicans' schedules work at the Pensacola Bay Center;

B. Determine the estimated overall cost for the Pensacola Bay Center to keep the Pensacola Ice Flyers and the New Orleans Pelicans over the next 10 years; and

C. Authorize staff to negotiate funding options with the City of Pensacola, the Pensacola Ice Flyers, the New Orleans Pelicans, and SMG.
 
 
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
  I.   For Action
 
1. 12782   Recommendation Concerning Ratifying the Scheduling of an Executive Session Held on September 1, 2017 Regarding Pending Union Negotiations with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)

That the Board take the following action:

A. Ratify the scheduling of a private meeting with its attorneys to discuss pending union negotiations with the ATU in accordance with Sections 447.605 and 286.011, Fla. Stat. held on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.

B. Approve the public notice printed below to be published in the Pensacola News Journal on Monday, August 28, 2017.

PUBLIC NOTICE
IT IS THE INTENTION of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Florida, to hold a private meeting with its chief executive officer to discuss pending union negotiations with the Amalgamated Transit Union, in accordance with Sections 447.605 and 286.011, Fla. Stat. Such executive session will be held at 9:00 a.m., on Friday, September 1, 2017, in the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, Board Conference Room, First Floor, 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola, Florida. Commissioners Douglas B. Underhill, Jeff Bergosh, Lumon J. May, Grover C. Robinson, IV, and Steven L. Barry, County Administrator Jack Brown, County Attorney Alison P. Rogers, Assistant County Administrator Amy Lovoy, Director of Human Resources Eric Kleinert, Mass Transit Director Mike Crittenden and Michael Mattimore, attorney representing Escambia County in the foregoing union negotiations (members of the County’s collective bargaining team) will attend the session.
 
2. 12795   Recommendation Concerning First Amendment to Land Exchange Agreement with the United States Navy.

That the Board authorize the Chairman to execute the First Amendment to Land Exchange Agreement between United States of America/Department of the Navy and Escambia County, Florida.
 
3. 12802   Recommendation Concerning Approval of Settlement in the Sum of $15,123.30 in the Case of Olivia Ulrich v. Escambia County, FCHR Case No.: 201701158 and EEOC Case No.: 15D201700606

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve settlement in the sum of $15,123.30 to former employee, Olivia Ulrich, through the trust fund of her counsel, John B. Trawick, in exchange for the execution of a general release and stipulation for dismissal of all claims with prejudice, and;

B. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to execute the Settlement Agreement.

[Funding: Fund 501, Balance Sheet Account 239898]
 
4. 12807   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing to Consider an Historic Preservation Ad Valorem Tax Exemption.

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for September 21, 2017, at 5:31 p.m. to consider adopting an Ordinance granting an historic preservation ad valorem tax exemption.
 
  II.  For Discussion
 
1. 12822   Recommendation Concerning Letter From Jeffrey S. York, Attorney Representing BOFK, N.A.

That the Board discuss the attached letter dated August 24, 2017, from Jeffrey S. York, Attorney representing BOFK, N. A. in the following cases:

1. BOFK, N.A. vs. Cordova Community Facilities Corporation et al., United District Court, Northern District of Florida, Case No.: 3:16-cv-00129-MCR-EMT;

2. BOFK, N.A. vs. Perdido Housing Corporation, United District Court, Northern District of Florida, Case No.: 3:16-cv-00137-MCR-EMT; and

3. BOFK, N.A. vs. Cordova Community Facilities Corporation, et al., United District Court, Northern District of Florida, Case No.: 3:16-cv-00131-MCR-CJK.
 
13.   Items added to the agenda.
 
14.   Announcements.
 
15.   Adjournment.
 

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