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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – January 10, 2019 – 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. 15402   Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the following Proclamations:

A. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Amberly Youngblood, a Paramedic in the Emergency Medical Services Division of the Public Safety Department, on her selection as the "Employee of the Month" for January 2019;

B. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Doug Browne, Warehouse Specialist for the Supervisor of Elections, on his retirement and for his outstanding record of service to the public;

C. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Roy Jones, Jr., on his many accomplishments over the past 50 years;

D. The Proclamation encouraging all citizens to reflect on the great sacrifices and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as we embrace the theme of this year's celebration - "Work for the Dream: Pray, Vote, Volunteer."; and

E. The Proclamation proclaiming January 2019, as "National Mentor Month" in Escambia County, Florida, and encouraging all citizens to join us in recognizing and commending Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida for providing the young people of our communities with comprehensive and effective youth mentoring services.
 
7. 15299   Retirement Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the following retirement Proclamations:

A. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Deborah L. Vallia, Corrections Officer, Corrections Department, on 31 years of dedicated service;

B. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Angela R. Knight, Jail Custodial Worker, Corrections Department, on 22 years of dedicated service;

C. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Kevin L. Fortune, Corrections Sergeant, Corrections Department, on 30 years of dedicated service;

D. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Delia A. Isbell, Corrections Officer, Corrections Department, on 18 years of dedicated service; and

E. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Cynthia D. Simpson, Legal Office Administrator in the County Attorney's Office, on 32 years of dedicated service.
 
8. 15403   Years of Service Award Recognition.

Recommendation: That the Board recognize, with a pin and certificate, Audrey Martin-Washington, Customer Service Associate, County Administration, for her dedication in 25 years of service to Escambia County.
 
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.   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. 15374   Recommendation Concerning Disposition of Records

That the Board approve Records Disposition Document No. 679, for disposition of Board of County Commissioners' Records, Item 32, Minutes: Official Meetings, for the period January 4, 2018, through June 21, 2018, in accordance with State Retention Schedule GS1, since the permanent records have been digitally imaged.
 
2. 15346   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 Escambia County Area Transit Authority Meeting held December 6, 2018;

B. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Agenda Work Session held December 6, 2018;

C. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held December 6, 2018;

D. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Special Committee of the Whole Workshop held December 11, 2018;

E. Approve the Minutes of the Special Board Meeting held December 13, 2018; and

F. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held December 13, 2018.
 
 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
  I.   Public Hearing
 
1. 15354   Recommendation Concerning the Review of the Rezoning Cases Heard by the Planning Board on December 4, 2018

That the Board take the following action concerning the rezoning cases heard by the Planning Board on December 4, 2018:
  1. Review and either adopt, modify, or overturn the Planning Board’s recommendations for Rezoning Cases Z-2018-11 and Z-2018-19 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-2018-11
Address: Dogwood Place
Property Reference No.: 34-2S-30-0040-010-003
Property Size: 9.10 (+/-) acres
From: HDMU, High Density Mixed-use district (25 du/acre)
To: Com, Commercial district (25 du/acre)
FLU Category: MU-S, Mixed-Use Suburban
Commissioner District: 3
Requested by: Margaret Hostetter and Paul Kelly Moore, Jr., Agent for Gilbert Nelson, Owner
Planning Board Recommendation: Approval
Speakers: Margaret Hostetter, Paul Kelly Moore, Michael Bearden, Larry Downs, Jr., Gilbert Nelson
2. Case No.: Z-2018-19
Address: University Parkway
Property Reference: 14-1S-30-3301-001-002
Property Size: 0.20 (+/-) acres
From: HDR, High Density Residential district (18 du/acre)
To: HDMU, High Density Mixed-use district (25 du/acre)
FLU Category: MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
Commissioner District: 4
Requested by: Wiley C. "Buddy" Page, Agent for Albert Burner, Trustee
Planning Board Recommendation: Approval
Speakers: Buddy Page, Larry Downs, Jr.
 
2. 15355   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 December 4, 2018, and approved during the previous agenda item and to provide for severability, inclusion in the code, and an effective date.
 
3. 15356   5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending the Land Development Code, Chapter 3, Zoning Regulations, Article 1, General Provisions, Article 2, Mainland Districts, Article 4, Perdido Key Districts, Article 5, Pensacola Beach Districts and Chapter 6, Definitions

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt an Ordinance amending the Land Development Code (LDC) amending Chapter 3, Zoning Regulations, Article 1, General Provisions, amending Section 3-1.4(j) "Compassionate Use of Low-THC and Medical Cannabis" to authorize medical use of marijuana as outlined in Section 381.986, Florida Statues (2018), as amended, and Florida Administrative Code 64-4: as amended, as an allowed use within Escambia County; amending Article 2, Mainland Districts, Article 4, Perdido Key Districts, and Article 5, Pensacola Beach Districts, adding "Marijuana Dispensing Facilities" as a permitted use and amending Chapter 6, Definitions to define necessary terms related to marijuana dispensing facilities.

This hearing serves at the second of two public hearings.
 
4. 15357   5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Issuance of Additional Model Home Permits for Lost Key C-467 Townhomes

That the Board approve the issuance of building permits for construction of model townhomes within C-467 subdivision at Lost Key Golf & Beach Club. The C-467 preliminary plat has been approved through the Development Review Process. Civil construction has commenced on the C-467 subdivision and to provide additional assurances that the infrastructure will be completed the C-467 subdivision. WCI Communities, LLC, will provide Escambia County with a Surety Bond for the Civil development costs that have been certified by WCI's Engineer of Record. The development of the Townhomes is permitted pursuant to the terms of WCI Communities, LLC, Development Agreement with Escambia County.
 
  II.  Action Item
 
1. 15353   Recommendation Concerning Final Plat Brookhaven Phase 1 Permit FP# 18093137
That the Board take the following action concerning recording of Brookhaven, Phase 1 (a-133 lot residential subdivision), located in the Pine Forest Community lying north of Devine Farm Road and west of S. Highway 97. Owned by Devine Farms, LLC and developed by SNS Realty, Inc. 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 Land Development Code; also, prior to recording the County Surveyor must sign the Final Plat as set forth in Chapter 177.081 (1) Florida Statute;

A. Approve the final plat for recording;

B. Approve the street names “Stillwater Boulevard, Conley Drive, Blaney Drive and Margaret Olivia Drive”;

C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute a Two-Year Warranty Agreement with Surety.
 
  III. Consent Agenda
 
1. 15358   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of Public Hearings

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

February 7, 2019

A. 5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing to amend the Official Zoning Map to include the following Rezoning cases heard by the Planning Board on January 8, 2019.
1. Case No.: Z-2018-17
Address: 8891 Burning Tree Road
Property Reference No.: 06-1S-30-1000-000-024 (sections of)
Northern Portion:
From: Rec, Recreation district (du density limited to vested development)
To: MDR, Medium Density Residential district (10 du/acre)
Southern Portion:
From: Rec, Recreation district (du density limited to vested development)
To: Com, Commercial district (25 du/acre)
FLU Category: MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
Commissioner District: 5
Requested by: Wiley C. "Buddy" Page, Agent for RNL Investment Group, LLC, Owner
2. Case No.: Z-2019-01
Address: 149 Highway 97 S
Property Reference No.: 09-1N-31-1000-030-005
From: LDR, Low Density Residential district (four du/acre)
To: Com, Commercial district (25 du/acre)
FLU Category: MU-S, Mixed-Use Suburban
Commissioner District: 5
Requested by: Cole Bracey with Teramore Development, LLC, Agent for Steven and Carrin Buttrick, Owners

B. 5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing - CIP

Summary: The purpose of this ordinance is to fulfill the requirements of Section 163.3177(3)(b), Florida Statutes and Objective CIE 1.2, Five-Year Schedule, Escambia County Comprehensive Plan: 2030 by adopting the 2018-2022 update to the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements.

C. 5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Temporary Auto Sales Ordinance (first of two public hearings)

Summary: The Board of County Commissioners directed staff to create an ordinance regulating the unauthorized roadside car sales. This ordinance will require the temporary car sales to have a local license and it must be located on the appropriately zoned parcel.

D. 5:48 p.m. - A Public Hearing - CPA-2018-02 (second of two public hearings)

Summary: The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners finds that an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, OBJ FLU 3.1 Rural Development, deleting FLU 3.1.5 New Rural Communities, is necessary and appropriate based on the changing needs within the County.
 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 15123   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing to Consider the Petition to Vacate a Portion of Unopened Right-of-Way Known as Grande Boulevard - Joy Jones, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the Petition to Vacate a Portion of Unopened Right-of-Way known as Grande Boulevard:

A. Authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for March 7, 2019, at 5:31 p.m., to consider the Petition to Vacate a Portion of Unopened Right-of-Way known as Grande Boulevard (right-of-way varies due to the shoreline of Bayou Grande), as petitioned by George and Nita Omley; and

B. Require the petitioner to notify all property owners within a 500-foot radius.

This request is located in Commission District 2.
 
2. 15319   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing for the Twenty One Oaks Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing on January 24, 2019, at 9:01 a.m., to consider adoption of an Ordinance creating the Twenty One Oaks Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU).
 
3. 15328   Recommendation Concerning a Public Hearing Request for Fund Balance Carry-Forwards - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing on January 24, 2019, at 9:02 a.m., to amend the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Budget to include the fund balance carry-forwards.
 
4. 15308   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for Visit Pensacola, Inc. - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for Visit Pensacola, Inc., for property which is described and listed on the Disposition Form. The listed item an HP Desk 600 Computer (Property Tag 62190), has been found to be of no further usefulness to the County; thus, it is requested that it be property disposed of. The computer's motherboard cannot be repaired.
 
5. 15323   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Information Technology Department - Shawn Fletcher, Information Technology Department Director

That the Board approve the eight Request for Disposition of Property Forms for the Information Technology Department for all items of equipment, which are described and listed on the Request Forms, with reason for disposition stated. The items are to be disposed of properly.
 
6. 15271   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Public Works Department - Joy Jones, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Public Works Department, listing one item. The Request Form has been signed by all applicable authorities.
 
7. 15298   Recommendation Concerning the Appointment to the CareerSource Escarosa Board of Directors - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Director

That the Board confirm the appointment of Tawana Gilbert, Area Director, Vocational Rehabilitation as the replacement for Donald J. Alveshere, former Area Director, Vocational Rehabilitation, who left the position. In accordance with CareerSource Escarosa By-Laws, it is requested that this position will be effective upon approval and will have a "no expiration" term for this area of representation to the Board.
 
8. 15350   Recommendation Concerning a Reappointment to the Pensacola-Escambia Development Commission - Amy Lovoy, Acting County Administrator

That the Board reappoint Adam D. Principe to the Pensacola-Escambia Development Commission (PEDC), for a two-year term, effective January 19, 2019, through January 18, 2021.

Escambia County's Community and Media Relations Office posted a General Alert on the County's website from November 20, 2018, to December 4, 2018, to seek residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the PEDC. Mr. Principe is the only citizen who responded to the General Alert.
 
9. 15352   Recommendation Concerning the Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee - Amy Lovoy, Acting County Administrator

That the Board appoint Janet A. Robinson to the Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee (ECADC), to serve as one of the two "At-Large" appointees, for a four-year term, effective January 10, 2019, through January 9, 2023, to replace Lisa Autrey Hopkins who resigned.

Escambia County's Community & Media Relations Office posted a General Alert on the County's website for two weeks, from November 5, 2018, to November 19, 2018, to seek volunteers to fill one of the "At-Large" positions on the ECADC. Janet A. Robinson is the only resident who responded to the General Alert.
 
10. 15400   Recommendation Concerning Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and Escambia County Corrections - W. R. Powell, Corrections Department Director

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and Escambia County Corrections. The proposed Amendment to the MOU will include additional requirements regarding user access to and disclosure of data that may include the deceased date of an individual; and

B. Authorize the Acting County Administrator to sign the Amendment.
 
11. 15384   Recommendation Concerning Revised Substance Abuse Policy - Eric Kleinert, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board approve the revised Substance Abuse Policy, Section II, Part C.12, of the Board of County Commissioners' Policy Manual.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), DOT Drug Testing: Part 40 now requires testing for four semi-synthetic opioids (i.e., hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone and oxymorphone). Reporting requirements have been changed by the DOT for the Medical Review Officer, the Employer (County) and the Employee. This revision will also include the consequences for an employee who does not follow the guidelines and/or regulations of the testing facility.
 
12. 15416   Recommendation Concerning the Policy for Public Forum and Written Communications for Board of County Commissioners' Meetings - Amy Lovoy, Acting County Administrator

That the Board approve amending the Policy for Public Forum and Written Communications for Board of County Commissioners' Meetings, Section I, Part A.4, of the Board of County Commissioiners' Policy Manual.

At the December 6, 2018, Board of Coounty Commissioners' (BCC) Meeting, the Board voted to approve scheduling the first BCC Meeting of the month at 5:30 p.m., with Public Forum at 4:30 p.m., and approved scheduling the second BCC Meeting of the month at 9:00 a.m., with Public Forum at 8:30 a.m., which requires that Items A.1., and A.4., of the current Policy be revised accordingly. Board action of June 7, 2018, adopting a Resolution naming the Board's Public Forum as the "Gary Sansing Public Forum" requires that the name of the Policy be updated.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 15325   Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a Purchase Order to Dynamic Security, Inc., for Security Services - Will Moore, Chief Deputy Court Administrator

That the Board authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Dynamic Security, Inc., in the amount of $451,000, for the purchase of security services to be utilized at entrances to the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building and the Theodore Bruno Juvenile Justice Center. Dynamic Security, Inc., is the current provider of security services at both locations.

This purchase will not impact the General Revenue Fund.

[Funding: Fund 115, Court Security, Article V, Cost Center 410505, Object Code 53401, Other Contractual Services]
 
2. 15327   Recommendation Concerning Issuance of a Purchase Order to Refresh the Current Server Hardware for the Court's Electronic Filing System - Will Moore, Chief Deputy Court Administrator

That the Board authorize Escambia County to piggyback off of the State Contract #43211500-WSCA-15-ACS, for the issuance of a Purchase Order, in the amount of $220,312.47, for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, for the Office of Court Administration, to Technology Integration Group (TIG), Vendor Number 150525, to refresh the current server hardware for the court’s electronic filing system. This system allows the judges to view and manage their court files electronically. Judges are able to electronically review and search court cases, transmit documents to the clerk, work remotely, digitally sign orders, and e-file.

[Funding: Fund 115, Article V, Escambia Technology Fund, Cost Center 410503; Santa Rosa Technology Fund, Cost Center 410515; and Okaloosa Technology Fund, Cost Center 410516, Object Codes 56401, Machinery and Equipment, and 55201, Operating Supplies]
 
3. 15314   Recommendation Concerning Fire Department Property, Vehicle, Accident & Health, and Statutory Death Insurance - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board approve the payment to the County's General Lines Agent, USI Insurance Services, LLC, in the amount of $261,997.03, to provide commercial property insurance through VFIS, a division of Glatfelter Insurance Group, for the Fire Department property, vehicles, and equipment for the period of January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019. The Statutory Death and Accident and Health Policies renew separately with individual premiums under $50,000.

[Funding: Fund 143, Fire Services Fund, Cost Center 330206, Object Code 54501]
 
4. 15329   Recommendation Concerning the EMS County Grant Application - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) County Grant Application for the Fiscal Year 2018/2019, in the amount of $39,831:

A. Adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution certifying that the monies received from the State of Florida EMS Trust Fund, as the Escambia County Emergency Medical Services Award, shall be used to improve and expand the County's prehospital EMS system and shall not be used to supplant existing EMS budget allocations in any manner; and

B. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the EMS Grant Application and Request for Grant Fund Distribution.

[Funding: Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects, Revenue Account 334221, Cost Center 330318]
 
5. 15135   Recommendation Concerning Acquisition of Real Property for the Myrtle Grove Elementary Pond Project - Joy Jones, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the acquisition of a parcel of real property (approximately 0.3030 acres) located at 902 North 63rd Avenue from Annie Ruth Bryans:

A. Authorize the purchase of a parcel of real property located at 902 North 63rd Street (approximately 0.3030 acres), from Annie Ruth Bryans for the purchase price of $18,500, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Contract for Sale and Purchase;

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Contract for Sale and Purchase for the acquisition of a parcel of real property located at 902 North 63rd Street (approximately 0.3030 acres), from Annie Ruth Bryans, and

C. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to prepare and the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute any documents, subject to Legal review and sign-off, necessary to complete the acquisition of this property without further action of the Board.

This project is located in Commission District 2.

[Funding: Fund 352, "Local Option Sales Tax III," Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56101/56301, Project #09EN0572]
 
6. 15258   Recommendation Concerning a Contract Amendment to Fiscal Year 2018-2019 State Financial Assistance Recipient Agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the Mosquito Control Division - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Contract Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 State Financial Assistance Recipient Agreement (Contract #025495) with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Administration, for the Mosquito Control Division, which amends the not-to-exceed amount FDACS will pay from $31,438.24 to $34,480.64.

[Funding: Fund 106, Mosquito and Arthropod Control, Cost Center 220703, M&A State One Funds]
 
7. 15333   Recommendation Concerning the Agreement for Emergency Solutions Grant Program with Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, Inc. - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Agreement for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program with Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, Inc.:

A. Approve an Agreement for the Emergency Solutions Grant Program with Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, Inc., providing ESG support in the amount of $65,321, for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing financial assistance and case management services to ESG eligible clients in Escambia County; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Agreement and all related forms or documents as may be required to fully implement the Agreement.

[Funding: Fund 110, Other Grants & Projects Fund, HUD Emergency Solutions Grant, Cost Center 370293]
 
8. 15330   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #038 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #038, Debt Service Fund (203), in the amount of $46,863,883, to recognize proceeds from the issuance of the Series 2018 Capital Refunding Revenue Bonds, and to appropriate these funds to be used to redeem three current bond issues; the Series 2011 Capital Improvement Bonds, Series 2013 Capital Improvement Bonds, and Series 2011 Sales Tax Bonds. This was necessary due to the recent Federal Tax Law changes that increased the interest rates associated with these bond issues. This new bond issue will save the County approximately $1.9M through the final maturity of the bond.
 
9. 15307   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #040 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #040, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110), in the amount of $73,219, to recognize and appropriate prior year funds available in the HUD Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program. These ESG funds will be utilized for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing activities.
 
10. 15317   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #043 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #043, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110), in the amount of $5,000, to recognize proceeds from a Volunteer Florida Federal Fiscal Year 2019 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program Grant Contract, and to appropriate these funds to implement the CERT Program. These funds are being provided to continue the effort to engage, educate, and train local citizens in their role as it relates to emergency preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and public health measures for all hazards.
 
11. 15337   Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for Local Agency Program Design Services for Massachusetts Avenue Sidewalk and Drainage Improvements - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the Acting County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County and Sigma Consulting Group, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 17-18.031, Local Agency Program Design Services for Massachusetts Avenue Sidewalk and Drainage Improvements, FPN: 440721-1-38-01, Federal No. (FAIN): D317-011-B for a lump sum of $352,092.

[Funding:
Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210126, Object Code 56301, Project #17EN3831 - $73,000;
Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #17EN3831 - $138,000;
Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #08EN0211 - $41,092; and
Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost Center 210106, Object Code 56301, Project #19EN0493 - $100,000]
 
12. 15218   Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Local Agency Program Agreement CR 295A North Old Corry Field Road Sidewalk and Drainage Improvements - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the Acting County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County and DRMP, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 17-18.054, Local Agency Program Agreement CR 295A North Old Corry Field Road Sidewalk and Drainage Improvements, Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) for Sidewalks Only & Resident Compliance Specialist Services for the Entire Project, FPN: 425745-5-68-01, Federal No. (FAIN): 9044-032-C, for an amount not to exceed $137,410.

[Funding:
Fund 352, LOST III/LAP Portion, Cost Center 210125, Object Code 56301, Project #17EN3772 - $38,150;
Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #08EN0228 - $49,260; and
Fund 151, Brownsville CRA, Cost Center 370113, Object Code 56301 - $50,000]
 
13. 15238   Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Local Agency Program Agreement Re-Solicit CR 295A North Old Corry Field Road Sidewalk & Drainage Improvements - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the Acting County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida and Roads, Inc. of NWF, per the terms and conditions of PD 17-18.104, Local Agency Program Agreement Re-Solicit CR 295A North Old Corry Field Road Sidewalk & Drainage Improvements, FPID: 425745-5-58-01, Federal-Aid Project Number: 9044-032-C, in the amount of $1,198,329.13.

[Funding:
Fund 352, LOST III/LAP Portion, Cost Center 210125, Object Code 56301, Project #17EN3772 - $491,838;
Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #08EN0228 - $164,282.13;
Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #17EN3952 - $440,672; and
Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #13EN2188 - $101,537]
 
14. 15245   Recommendation Concerning First Year Option to Renew PD 16-17.093, Public Safety Uniforms and Accessories - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve the utilization of the first of two possible one-year renewal periods, as outlined in Section 2, Term, of the Agreement Relating to Uniforms and Accessories, for Public Safety Uniforms and Accessories with Galls, LLC, per PD 16-17.093, Public Safety Uniforms and Accessories. The original Agreement was approved by the Board on November 30, 2017.

[Funding:
Fund 408, Emergency Medical Services Fund, Cost Center 330302, Object Code 55201, $90,000;
Fund 143, Fire Protection Fund, Cost Center 330206, Object Code 55201 $90,000;
Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 330403, Object Code 55201, $6,500; and
Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 330402, Object Code 55201, $1,000]
 
15. 15310   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Four Vehicles for Public Works - Waste Services Department - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board take the following action:

A. Authorize the County to utilize the following contracts in accordance with the Escambia County, Florida Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-44, Application; exemptions; and Section 46-64, Board approval:

1. Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) Contract #122017-FSC, for the purchase of a 2019 Elgin Broom Badger Mechanical Broom Street Sweeper, Solicitation VE 18-19.002;

2. Sourcewell Contract #041217-PII, for the purchase of a 2019 Ford F-750 Diesel Grapple Truck, Solicitation VE 18-19.003;

3. Sourcewell Contract #012418-ALT, for the purchase of Two LR760E70 Overcenter Articulating Aerial Device on a 2019 Freightliner M2-106 Regular Cab, 4x2 Drivetrain, Solicitation VE 18-19.004; and

B. Authorize the Acting County Administrator to execute all related documents and Purchase Orders in excess of $50,000, for the Public Works - Waste Services Department for the following Purchase Orders:

1. Purchase Order to Sansom Equipment Company, in the amount of $193,797, according to the specifications outlined in Solicitation VE 18-19.002;

2. Purchase Order to Petersen Industries, in the amount of $130,241.16, according to the specifications outlined in Solicitation VE 18-19.003; and

3. Purchase Order to Altec Industries, Inc., in the amount of $349,176 ($174.0588 per unit), according to the specifications outlined in Solicitation VE 18-19.004.

In an effort to encourage competition for local businesses, and in compliance with Board-adopted policy, these vehicle purchases were advertised on the Escambia County web site for 30 days. No responses were received from local vendors.

[Funding: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund; Cost Center 230315, Projects; Object Code 56401, Machinery & Equipment]
 
16. 15331   Recommendation Concerning the Amendment of Agreement for PD 17-18.056, Pest & Rodent Control Services for Escambia County Facilities - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the Acting County Administrator to sign the Amendment of Agreement Relating to Pest and Rodent Control, for PD 17-18.056, Pest & Rodent Control Services for Escambia County Facilities, awarded by the Board on July 19, 2018. This Amendment is to acknowledge that the page covering the Escambia County Libraries was not included with the original Agreement. The page in question was included with the original bid and is part of the total Agreement amount of $26,040 annually.

This Amendment will result in no change to the amount billed to the County by the service provider, Florida Pest Control and Chemical Company, Inc.
 
17. 15069   Recommendation Concerning a Contract Award for the Purchase of Three Full Body Scanners for the Escambia County Corrections Department - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the Acting County Administrator to sign an Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and OD Security North America, LLC, per the terms and conditions of PD 17-18.065, Full Body Scanners, for a not-to-exceed amount of $417,090.

[Funding: Fund 001,General Fund; 175, Transportation Trust Fund; and 111, Jail Inmate Commissary; Cost Centers 290401, 290205, 290406; Object Code 56401]
 
18. 15371   Recommendation Concerning Fire Department Property, Vehicle, Accident & Health, and Statutory Death Insurance - Robert Dye, Manager, Risk Management Office

That the Board approve the payment to the County's General Lines Agent, USI Insurance Services, LLC, in the amount of $261,997.03, to provide commercial property insurance through VFIS, a division of Glatfelter Insurance Group, for the Fire Department property, vehicles, and equipment for the period of January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019. The Statutory Death and Accident and Health Policies renew separately with individual premiums under $50,000.

[Funding: Fund 143, Fire Services Fund, Cost Center 330206, Object Code 54501]
 
19. 15382   Recommendation Concerning Approval to Issue Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Purchase Orders Totaling $50,000 or Greater - Eric Kleinert, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board approve the issuance of three additional Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Purchase Orders and/or Blanket Purchase Orders from previously awarded or approved annual requirement Contracts or Contractual Agreements for the Human Resources Department:

Vendor/Contractor
 Not-To-Exceed Amount Contract
A. The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
(Jan – Sep 2019)
Vendor # 425648
Life Insurance
Cost Center 150110
$266,619
B. Stop Loss Insurance Service, Inc.
(Jan – Sep 2019)
Vendor # 425652
Health Insurance
Cost Center 150108
Stop Loss Insurance
$650,000
C. USI Southwest, Inc.
Vendor #424847
Consulting/Broker Services
Cost Center 150108		 $120,000

PD 16-17.094

[Funding: Fund 501, Worker’s Compensation, Health and Life Funds]
 
20. 15383   Recommendation Concerning Affordable Care Act Mailing and IRS Filing Support - Eric Kleinert, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning compliance activity with the Affordable Care Act:

A. Approve an Agreement with ACAwise to provide support in mailing and filing IRS documents for the County for a two year period from January 2019, to December 2020; and

B. Authorize the Acting County Administrator to sign the ACAwise Agreement.

[Funding: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 150108, Object Code 54501]
 
21. 15362   Recommendation Concerning a Resolution for the West Cervantes Street Corridor Traffic Feasibility Study - Joy Jones, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution supporting the Florida Department of Transportation's request to allow the Florida - Alabama Transportation Planning Organization's (TPO) - General Planning Consultant to perform the West Cervantes Street Corridor Traffic Feasibility Study, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.

This project is located in Commission Districts 2 and 3.

[Funding: Fund 353, "Local Option Sales Tax IV," Cost Center 210106, Object Code 56301, Project #TBD]
 
22. 15341   Recommendation Concerning the Application for Funding Assistance Regarding the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) County-wide Program to Support the After School Crime Prevention Project, in the Amount of $20,000 - Tonya Green, Director of Neighborhood & Human Services

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve the Application for Funding Assistance regarding the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) County-wide Program for the After School Crime Prevention Project, in the amount of $20,000;

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Application; and

C. Authorize Alison Rogers, the County Attorney, to sign the JAG Program Certification of Compliance.

This Grant does not require matching funds.
 
23. 15380   Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a Change Order to Pensacola Concrete Construction Co., Inc., on the Hallendale Drive Pipe Lining Project - Joy Jones, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Order to Pensacola Concrete Construction Co., Inc., for the Hallendale Drive Pipe Lining Project:

Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Type: Addition
Amount: $14,942.30
Vendor: Pensacola Concrete Construction Co., Inc.
Project Name: Hallendale Drive Pipe Lining Project
Contract: n/a
PO#: 190565
CO#: 1
Original Contract Award: $44,409.05
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders Through this CO: $14,942.30
New Contract Amount: $59,351.35

This project is located in Commission District 1.

[Funding: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 210402, Object Code 54601, Project Number N/A]
 
24. 15413   Recommendation Concerning the Funding Allocation for Harvest Christian Center - Commissioner Steven Barry, District 5

THE RECOMMENDATION AND BACKUP WILL BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER.
 
25. 15401   Recommendation Concerning Amendment of Agreement for Design for Kingsfield Road Extension - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Amendment of Agreement for Professional Consulting Services between Escambia County, Florida and Mott MacDonald Florida, LLC, for PD 10-11.061, Design for Kingsfield Road Extension, amending the Agreement approved by the Board on November 17, 2011, as follows:

WHEREAS, pursuant to paragraphs 2.1 and 5.1 of the Agreement, the County agreed to budget funds in the amount of $292,853.65 equaling 30% of the total Project cost (Phase 1) and reserve the right to proceed with the remaining 70% of the Project (Phase 2) subject to an appropriation of funding and approval by the Board of County Commissioners; and

WHEREAS, the County is now prepared to appropriate the necessary funds and approve proceeding with the remaining 70% of the Project (Phase 2) as provided herein; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds it in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Escambia County that the Agreement should be amended as provided herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual terms, conditions, promises and covenants hereinafter set forth, the Parties agree to amend the Agreement as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

2. Exhibit C to the Agreement is hereby replaced, in part, with the attached amended fee schedule detailing remaining tasks to be performed by the Consultant as Phase 2 of the Project. Services to be performed under the Agreement as Phase 2 for the completion of the Project shall not exceed the cost of $703,053.00.

3. Paragraph 9.3(b) is amended as follows:

(b) The Consultant acknowledges that this Agreement and any related financial records, audits, reports, plans correspondence, and other documents may be subject to disclosure to members of the public pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Consultant shall maintain all such public records and, upon request, provide a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected within a reasonable time. Consultant shall also ensure that any public records that are exempt or exempt and confidential from disclosure are not disclosed except as authorized by law. Upon the expiration or termination of the Agreement, Consultant agrees to maintain all public records for a minimum period of five (5) fiscal years in accordance with the applicable records retention schedules established by the Florida Department of State.In the event the Consultant fails to abide by the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, the County may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the Consultant and its surety, if any, seven (7) days written notice, during which period the Consultant still fails to allow access to such documents, terminate the employment of Consultant. In such case, the Consultant shall not be entitled to receive any further payment. Reasonable terminal expenses incurred by the County may be deducted from any payments left owing the Consultant (excluding monies owed the Consultant for subcontractor work).

IF THE CONSULTANT HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONSULTANT’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT:

Escambia County
Office of the County Administrator
221 Palafox Place, Suite 420
Pensacola, Florida 32502
(850) 595-4947

[Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #11EN1405]
 
  III. For Discussion
 
1. 15300   Recommendation Concerning State Law Enforcement Trust Fund - Henrique Dias, Chief Financial Officer, Escambia County Sheriff's Office Finance Division

That the Board approve the following allocations of Law Enforcement Trust (LET) Funds, per the requirements of F.S. 932.7055(5), for Outside Agency partners in Escambia County for Fiscal Year 2018/2019:

A. Hunting For Healing, in the amount of $2,500; and

B. Pensacola Teen Challenge, in the amount of $2,500.

Upon approval of these funding allocations the Sheriff’s Office will process all appropriate paperwork and submit for payment from LET Funds to the Escambia Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.

[Funding: Fund 121, Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Cost Center 540103, Aids to Private Organizations 58201]
 
2. 15302   Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the Escambia County Contractor Competency Board - Tim Tolbert, Building Official/Department Director

That the Board appoint one of the following individuals to serve in the Architect/Engineer position, for a three-year term, effective retroactively October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2021:

A. Gregory F. Stanley - Engineer, International Paper Company; or

B. John R. Oglesby - Structural Engineer, John R. Oglesby, P.E.

This vacancy on the Escambia County Contractor Competency Board comes as the result of the resignation of previously newly appointed member, Joel Cotton.
 
3. 13963   Recommendation Concerning Authorization to Exercise the County’s Eminent Domain Power to Acquire Property Owned by Lake Charlene Homeowners Association, Inc. - Joy Jones, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the acquisition of property totaling approximately 0.11 acres for drainage structures and other improvements on Lake Charlene:

A. Adopt a Resolution containing the following findings, declaring a public necessity, setting forth a public purpose and acknowledging the appraised fair market value for property totaling approximately 0.11 acres for the Lake Charlene Project in the Warrington area drainage basin, and authorizing the property to be acquired by exercise of the County’s power of eminent domain:

1. Acquiring the property accomplishes a legitimate public purpose of allowing construction and maintenance of improved drainage and stormwater management structures in the Lake Charlene subdivision;

2. Acquiring a fee simple interest in the property from the Lake Charlene Homeowners Association, Inc., is necessary to complete the project and to construct and maintain improved drainage and stormwater management structures in Lake Charlene subdivision;

3. Exhibit "A", provided and incorporated by reference, describes the property to be acquired by the County;

4. The appraised fair market value of the property is $14,100;

5. All conditions precedent to acquire the property have been satisfied; and

6. It is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Escambia County, Florida, that Escambia County acquire a fee simple interest in the property by exercise of its power of eminent domain;

B. Authorize, by super-majority vote, an offer of 120% of the appraised value as an incentive for the owner to agree to voluntarily convey the property, and, if the owner rejects the offer, authorize the County Attorney to initiate and undertake legal action to acquire the fee simple interest in the property owned by Lake Charlene Homeowners Association, Inc., as described on Exhibit "A" of the Resolution, by eminent domain;

C. Authorize the payment of incidental expenditures associated with the acquisition of the property;

D. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to sign all documents required to implement these actions; and

E. Approve the reallocation of funds from the Capital Improvement Program, in the amount of $16,920 (at 120%), from Fund 352 "LOST III", Cost Center 210107, Transportation and Drainage (T&D), Project #16EN3542 to Lake Charlene, Fund 352 "LOST III", Cost Center 210107, Project Number to be Assigned.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107]
 
 
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
  I.   For Action
 
1. 15349   Recommendation Concerning the Grievance Settlement Agreement and General Release.

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve the settlement of a grievance in the amount of $1,000 filed by the International Association of EMTs and Paramedics, Local R5-325; and

B. Approve the Grievance Settlement Agreement and General Release by and between the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, the International Association of EMTs and Paramedics, Local R5-325, and Jody Nezovich, and authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement.
 
2. 15364   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing for Consideration of Adopting an Ordinance Amending Chapter 90, Division 4, Additional Homestead Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens, that Would Allow the Escambia County Property Appraiser to Provide for Automatic Renewals of Additional Homestead Exemptions for Persons Age 65 and Older.

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a public hearing for February 7, 2019, at 5:31 p.m. for consideration of adopting an ordinance amending Chapter 90, Division 4, Additional Homestead Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens that would allow the Escambia County Property Appraiser to provide for automatic renewals of additional homestead exemptions for persons age 65 and older.
 
  II.  For Discussion
 
1. 15367   Recommendation Concerning Prohibiting Trains From Obstructing Roadways.

That the Board discuss enforcement of the County's ordinance prohibiting trains from obstructing roadways.
 
11.   Items added to the agenda.
 
12.   Announcements.
 
13.   Adjournment.
 

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