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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – June 21, 2018 – 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 Robinson.
 
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. 14301   Proclamation.

Recommendation: That the Board ratify the duplicate Proclamation dated June 7, 2018, bestowing honor and gratitude upon the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Sharon Lane Chapter 566, and recognizing Escambia County as a "Purple Heart County in the State of Florida," requested by Marvin R. Merillat, Escambia County's Veterans' Services Officer in the Human Resources Department.
 
7. 14314   Proclamation.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the Proclamation recognizing and congratulating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for the 28th anniversary of its inception and passing into law.
 
8.   Written Communication:
 
A. 14248   February 23, 2018, communication from James Clay requesting Lien relief for property located at 6951 Otto Avenue.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider the Lien relief request made by James Clay, owner of property, against 6951 Otto Avenue.

On August 21, 2014, the Board amended the "Guidelines 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 Liens, staff made the determination that the request does 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, "Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens" policy, Section III, H2.

Mr. Clay submitted a written request for Lien relief which was processed. It was determined by the County Attorney's Office and County Administrator that Mr. Clay's request should be presented to the Board for review and consideration.
 
B. 14300   May 18, 2018, communication from Fran Ogden regarding issues surrounding building permits granted for 5312 Pale Moon Drive.

Following a meeting with staff on June 13, 2018, Fran Ogden submitted an Administrative Appeal Application to the Board of Adjustment. Her Appeal will be heard by the Board of Adjustment on July 18, 2018.
 
C. 14294   May 22, 2018, communication from Tina R. Welch requesting Lien relief for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Lien for property located at 1412 North Green Street.
 
D. 14304   June 5, 2018, communication from Cynthia A. Shiver requesting that the Board rescind the Hold Harmless Agreement pertaining to the construction of a seawall at 217 Thayer Avenue, which was approved by the Board at the December 14, 2017, Board of County Commissioners' Meeting.
 
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. 14297   5:31 p.m. Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance authorizing a County-wide referendum to be held November 6, 2018, Florida General Election Ballot to determine if the Superintendent of Schools of Escambia County, Florida, should be appointed by the School Board of Escambia County, Florida.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance authorizing a County-wide referendum to be held on the November 6, 2018, ballot concerning the appointment of Superintendent of Schools of Escambia County.
 
11. 14274   5:32 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of the Petition to Vacate a portion of unimproved right-of-way known as Grotto Avenue, as petitioned by George D. Powers.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action regarding a Petition to Vacate a Portion of unimproved right-of-way known as Grotto Avenue:

A. Approve or deny the Petition to Vacate a portion of unimproved right-of-way known as Grotto Avenue (approximately 50 feet x 130 feet, containing 0.14 acres, more or less), as petitioned by George D. Powers;

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.
 
12. 14283   5:33 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of the Fiscal Year 2018 Proposed Grant Application for Mass Transit Projects.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the Fiscal Year 2018 Grant Application for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Funds for operating and capital expenses:

A. Rescind the Board’s prior action of April 17, 2018, approving a Grant Application for Federal Assistance for Operating and Capital expenses in the amount of $1,618,179;

B. Conduct the Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the general public on the Grant Application by the Mass Transit Department for Fiscal Year 2018 Federal Assistance for Operating and Capital expenses in the amount of $3,530,753;

C. After receiving comments at the Public Hearing, approve, or amend and approve, the Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2018 Federal Assistance for Operating and Capital expenses in the amount of $3,530,753;

D. Affirm adoption of Resolution R2018-36 authorizing the Chairman and or County Administrator to execute all appropriate documents for the processing and receipt of federal funds from the Federal Transit Administration; and

E. Authorize the Mass Transit Department Director to file the Grant Application via the Federal Transportation Award Management System (TrAMS).

[Budgetary Impact - The Grant Application is for a total of $3,530,753. Operating Assistance of $2,500,000 requires a local 50% match of $2,500,000. Operating assistance will be reimbursed at 50% up to the allowed maximum of $2,500,000. The local match is included in the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget. Preventive maintenance, ADA Paratransit Service, and Baldwin County funds require a 20% local match of $257,688, which will be covered by Florida Toll Revenue Credits]
 
13.   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. 14315   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 Agenda Work Session held June 7, 2018; and

B. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held June 7, 2018.
 
 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
  I.   Public Hearing
 
1. 14282   5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending OBJ CIE 1.2.5 and FLU 1.5.2 in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt an Ordinance amending the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, to remove the fiscal year and adoption specific dates from the Florida-Alabama Transportation Improvement Program, under section OBJ CIE 1.2.5., and to delete in its entirety, section FLU 1.5.2, Compact Development and Maximum Densities and Intensities.

This hearing serves as the second of two public hearings before the BCC.
 
2. 14280   5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending LDC Chapter 3, Regarding HC/LI Uses

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt an Ordinance amending the Land Development Code (LDC), Chapter 3, the HC/LI mainland zoning district, to modify district limits on new residential uses outside of the Industrial FLU, reduce single-family dwelling structure setbacks, and allow microbreweries and like facilities regardless of prior zoning.

This hearing serves as the second of two public hearings.
 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 14259   Recommendation Concerning the Walmart Foundation Correspondence Letter Identifying and Authorizing the Department of Corrections' Eligibility to Apply for a Grant on Behalf of the Board of County Commissioners - Selina Barnes, Interim Director of Corrections

That the Board take the following action regarding the Walmart Foundation Grant correspondence letter:

A. Approve the Walmart Foundation Grant correspondence letter; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Walmart Foundation Grant correspondence letter.
 
2. 14245   Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Donation of Seven Automatic External Defibrillators to the Department of Corrections - Commander Selina Barnes, Interim Director of Corrections

That the Board take the following action regarding the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation donation of seven Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs):

A. Authorize the acceptance of the AED donation from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, valued at approximately $9,914.14; and

B. Authorize Whitney C. Lucas, Corrections Financial Manager to complete the acceptance of the donation, distribute the AEDs within the County jail as planned, and complete any final Grant Award processes and documentation requirements, in compliance with Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation and Board policy.
 
3. 14275   Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, May 17, 2018 Tonya Gant - Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the May 17, 2018, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant.
 
4. 14278   Recommendation Concerning the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Environmental Review for Continuum of Care Programs - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Environmental Reviews for Continuum of Care Programs:

A. Authorize the County to be the responsible entity for the HUD Environmental Reviews for Continuum of Care Programs;
B. Authorize the Neighborhood Enterprise Division to complete these reviews; and
C. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the HUD review documents.
 
5. 14272   Recommendation Concerning the Limited Waiver of the Escambia County Noise Abatement Ordinance for the Fireworks Event at Showalter Park in the Town of Century - 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, for a Fireworks Event to be held at Showalter Park in the Town of Century, specifically at the end of Kelly Field Rd., with the fireworks display presented by Pyro Shows, Inc., on Saturday, June 30, 2018, from 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
 
6. 14285   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 two Request for Disposition of Property Forms for the Public Safety Department, for property which is described and listed on the 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.
 
7. 14251   Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of a Portion of a Parcel of Property for Road Right-of-Way on North 57th Avenue - Joy Jones, P.E, Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the acceptance of the donation of a portion of a parcel of property for road right-of-way on North 57th Avenue from Michael Bennett and Emma Louise Bennett:

A. Accept the property, via donation from Michael Bennett and Emma Louise Bennett, for road right-of-way on North 57th Avenue; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept the Quitclaim Deed as of the day of delivery of the Quitclaim Deed to the Chairman or Vice Chairman, and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to acknowledge the Board's acceptance at that time.
 
8. 14299   Recommendation to Correct the Address Concerning Default on the Purchase of County-Owned Real Property Located at 1313 West Jackson Street - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board amend its action of June 7, 2018, CAR II-1, approving (5-0) the default on the purchase of County-owned real property located at 1313 West Jackson Street (Account #: 15-0740-000, Reference #: 00-0S-00-9060-072-063) to correct, due to scrivener's errors, all references to 1313 West Jackson Street to 3414 West Jackson Street, to correct the Account Number to #06-3986-000, and to correct the Reference Number to #33-2S-30-3300-009-262.
 
9. 14317   Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Real Property Located Behind the 9600 Block of Westgate Circle Through the Defense Infrastructure Grant - Joy Jones, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board accept for information the Public Disclosure of Interest Form, provided by MLC, L.L.C., an Alabama Limited Liability Company (a/k/a MLC, L.L.C. Florida), the owner of the three parcels to be acquired through the Defense Infrastructure Grant.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 14129   Recommendation Concerning Agreement for GPS Automatic Vehicle Loading System Options for Escambia County Area Transit with DoubleMap, Inc. (PD 13-14.057) - Mike Crittenden, Mass Transit Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Agreement for GPS Automatic Vehicle Loading System Options for Escambia County Area Transit with DoubleMap, Inc. (PD 13-14.057):

A. Ratify Addendum #1 to the Agreement for GPS Automatic Vehicle Loading System Options for Escambia County Area Transit (PD 13-14.057), extending the term of the Agreement through October 15, 2017; and

B. Approve and Authorize the Chairman to sign the Amendment to Agreement for GPS Automatic Vehicle Loading System Options for Escambia County Area Transit (PD 13-14.057), extending the term of the Agreement through October 15, 2018.

[Funds needed for this project are included in the Mass Transit Budget - Fund 104]
 
2. 14279   Recommendation Concerning the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Trip & Equipment Grant Agreement - Mike Crittenden, Mass Transit Director

That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution which approves and authorizes the County Administrator to sign the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (FLCTD) Trip & Equipment Grant Agreement for Fiscal Year 2018/2019.

[Funding: The Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged will provide $613,951. This Grant requires a 10% match. This amount, $68,217, is budgeted in Fund 104, Mass Transit Fund, Cost Center 211215]
 
3. 14260   Recommendation Concerning the Agreement for the Funding of Court Personnel Between the First Judicial Circuit of Florida and Escambia County, Florida - Catherine A. White, Director of Case Management

That the Board take the following action concerning the Agreement for the Funding of Court Personnel Between the First Judicial Circuit of Florida and Escambia County, Florida:

A. Approve the Agreement for the Funding of Court Personnel between the First Judicial Circuit of Florida and Escambia County, Florida, for the existing Veterans Court Coordinator position as outlined in Exhibit "A" of the Agreement; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement and any amendments, requests for payment, or other related documents as may be required.

[The County agrees to provide funding for the existing Veterans Court Coordinator position through Court Innovation Article V, Local Option portion of the $65 Court Fee according to Florida Statute 939.185(1)(a); whereas the Court agrees to reimburse the County for salary and benefits not to exceed the amounts outlined in Exhibit "A" of the Agreement]
 
4. 14277   Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following June 21, 2018, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the cancellation of the Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens:

A. Approving the following cancellations of 20 Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens, as the Grant recipients have met their one-year of compliance with the Residential Grant Program:
Property Owners Address Amount
Henry H. and Grace B. Battle 1 Greve Court $1,250
Angela M. Clark 301 Northwest Syrcle Drive $1,272
Stella Dean 1034 Old Corry Field Road $4,355
Dennis S. Hogg 103 Brandywine Road $4,150
Erik Remo 117 Southeast Kalash Road $2,275
Erik Remo 119 Southeast Kalash Road $1,745
John E. and Kathleen K. Telhiard 311 Payne Road $3,510
Lizzie B. Richardson, Sharon D. Richardson, and Juana L. Richardson 2801 West Jackson Street $6,000
Susan M. Black 107 Lakewood Road $2,827
Vickie Jenkins 737 Lakewood Road $2,390
Jeffrey K. Higgins 301 Lakewood Road $3,600
John R. Ryan 107 Payne Road $3,466
Irma D. Speed 532 South 1st Street $2,825
Patricia H. Gilbert 312 Greve Road $5,147
Scott B. Keller 317 South Valencia Street $5,117
Douglas K. and Cheryl A. Gibson 835 Polk Avenue $4,496
Kim C. Horn 221 Northwest Syrcle Drive $4,040
Leon C., Jr., and Deborah E. Mills 205 North Pinewood Lane $5,125
Timothy H. Gibson 123 Southeast Kalash Road $2,050
Britte Powers 106 Lakewood Road $3,950

B. Authorizing the Chairman to execute the Cancellation of Lien documents.
 
5. 14276   Recommendation Concerning Gulf Power Street Lighting Project Contracts - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following June 21, 2018, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Gulf Power Street Lighting Project Contracts:

A. Approving the Gulf Power Company Contract for Street and General Area Lighting Service Rate Schedule on Old Gulf Beach Highway for $18,994.40;

B. Approving the Gulf Power Company Contract for Street and General Area Lighting Service Rate Schedule within the Brownsville Redevelopment Area for $275,732.96; and

C. Authorizing the Chairman or Vice Chairman to sign the Contracts.

[Funding: Fund 101, Restricted Fund, Cost Center 370104, and Fund 151, Brownsville Tax Increment Financing, Cost Center 370113]
 
6. 14220   Recommendation Concerning Copier Lease with RJ Young Company, Inc. - Tonya Gant, Director, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board award a Purchase Order for a 48-month lease for a Ricoh Model MP C4504 digital copier system to RJ Young Company, Inc., for placement in the Brownsville Community Resource Center, for an annual amount of $1,447.68, plus cost per copy at $.0049 for black and white and $.045 for color, in accordance with the Escambia County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Finance, Article II, Purchase and Contracts, Section 106- Multi-Year Lease and Lease Purchase Agreements.

[Funding: Fund 101, Restricted Fund, Cost Center 370105, Community Center Rentals, Object Code 54401, Rentals and Leases]
 
7. 14287   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Motorola Solutions, Inc., for the Public Safety Department's P25 Maintenance Agreement - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Motorola Solutions, Inc., Change Order:

A. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Change Order Number 1, adding funds for the P25 Maintenance Agreement for the Communications Division through the balance of the Fiscal Year, per the following:

Department: Public Safety
Division: Communication
Type: Addition
Amount: $102,374.52
Vendor: Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Project Name: N/A
Contract: USC000015559
Purchase Order #: 180052
Change Order #: 1
Original Award Amount: $365,127
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders through this CO: $102,374.52
New PO Total: $467,501.52

B. Authorize the issuance of a Budget Amendment from the General Fund Reserves for Operating, in the amount of $51,188, in order to cover 50% of the shortage of funds necessary to complete Change Order #1, due to a Motorola Solutions, Inc., billing error. This is the amount due per the contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. However, they failed to send an invoice for this payment. The other 50% of funds are available in the current Fiscal Year 2017/2018 Communications Budget.

[Funding Source: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 330403, Communications]
 
8. 14040   Recommendation Concerning the Federally-Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement, Contract Number 18-DS-X1-01-27-01 - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement:

A. Approve the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management, Federally-Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement, providing Escambia County Fire Rescue funding, in the amount of $51,390, through Grant Number EMW-2017-55-00061, for the Hazardous Materials Team; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement.

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

This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the State of Florida, and venue for any actions arising out of this Agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of Leon County. If any provision of this Agreement is in conflict with any applicable statute or rule, or is unenforceable, then the provision shall be null and void to the extent of the conflict, and shall be severable, but shall not invalidate any other provision of this Agreement.
 
9. 14258   Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for Design Services for Motley Court Gulley Improvements - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County and HDR Engineering, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 17-18.040, Design Services for Motley Court Gulley Improvements, for a lump sum amount of $75,265.74; and

B. Authorize the County Administrator or designee to sign United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program forms, subject to Legal review and sign-off, as necessary to finalize the Grant funding Award, and any subsequent program-related documents for this project, that do not alter the finite terms of funding amounts or budgets.

[Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project 08EN0068, $75,265.74]
 
10. 14284   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #134 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #134, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110), in the amount of $33,646, to recognize the remaining balance from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) G0409 Beach Haven/Boardwalk Grant, and to appropriate these funds to be used for the Bayou Chico Stormwater Retrofit Project which will provide funding to extend the Southwest Greenway elevated boardwalk along Jones Creek.
 
11. 14289   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #136 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #136, General Fund (001), in the amount of $53,640, to recognize the Sheriff's off-duty officer, insurance proceeds, auto repairs, and miscellaneous reimbursements/fees and to appropriate these funds into the Sheriff's Administrative Budget to offset operational expenses.
 
12. 14296   Recommendation Concerning Default on the Purchase of County-Owned Real Property Located at Red Cedar Street (Innerarity Island) - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board take the following action concerning Default on the Purchase of County-Owned Real Property Located at Red Cedar Street (Innerarity Island) (Account #: 10-4461-832, Reference #: 15-3S-320-2001-017-008). This parcel is located in District 2:

A. Declare Irwin McCastle, the successful bidder of the parcel referenced above, to be in default of the terms of the Contract between him and the County for the purchase of the County-owned parcel located at Red Cedar Street (Innerarity Island), for failure to close in the timeframe prescribed by the terms of the Contract;

B. Retain the deposit made by Mr. McCastle, in the amount of $4,100, for the parcel located at Red Cedar Street (Innerarity Island); and

C. Authorize the parcel to be re-advertised for sale at another auction.
 
13. 12444   Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of Two Easements Located at 2853 Pine Forest Road - Joy Jones, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning two easements located at 2853 Pine Forest Road from David A. Farish:

A. Accept the donation of a Drainage Easement, (approximately 0.37 acres) located at 2853 Pine Forest Road from David A. Farish, for drainage improvements;

B. Accept the donation of a Temporary Construction Easement, (approximately 0.50 acres) located at 2853 Pine Forest Road from David A. Farish, for drainage improvements;

C. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps considering the property is being donated for governmental use for drainage improvements, and the County benefits from the acceptance of this property, which enhances the safety and well-being of the citizens of Escambia County;

D. Authorize the payment of incidental expenditures associated with the recording of documents; and

E. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept the Easements, as of the day of delivery of the Easements to the Chairman or Vice Chairman, and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to acknowledge the Board's acceptance at that time.

[Funding: Funds for incidental expenses associated with the recording of documents are available in an Engineering Escrow Account accessed by the Escambia County Clerk's Office]

This property is located in Commission District 5.
 
14. 14086   Recommendation Concerning the Bob Sikes Bridge Toll Staffing Contract - PD14-15.048 between Escambia County and JJW Services, Inc., d/b/a AccuStaff - Joy Jones, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve a 3-month renewal to AccuStaff for the 4th of allowable 5 years of the toll staffing contract.

[Funding: Fund 167, Bob Sikes Toll Bridge, Cost Center 140301, Object Code 53401]
 
15. 14322   Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Escambia County Waste Services Large Machine Mowing at Perdido Landfill - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County and Gulf Coast Environmental Contractors, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 17-18.051, Escambia County Waste Services Large Machine Mowing at Perdido Landfill, for a term of one year, with possible two additional one-year renewal terms; anticipated annual expenditure of $54,320.
[Funding: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Cost Center 230314, Object Code 53401]
 
16. 14333   Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of the Beulah Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., Property at 6400 West Nine Mile Road - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

That the Board take the following action regarding the acquisition of the Beulah Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., property (approximately 6.02 acres, with 6,000 square foot fire station building), located at 6400 West Nine Mile Road:

A. Re-Authorize the purchase of the Beulah Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., property (approximately 6.02 acres, with 6,000 square foot fire station building), located at 6400 West Nine Mile Road for the purchase price of $300,000, which is the average of the two appraisals staff had performed, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Contract for Sale and Purchase. (The Board originally voted to purchase this property on December 10, 2015.);

B. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign, subject to Legal review and signoff, the Contract for Sale and Purchase for the acquisition of the Beulah Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., property (approximately 6.02 acres, with 6,000 square foor fire station building), located at 6400 West Nile Mile Road;

C. Acknowledge that a title insurance commitment obtained by the County revealed that a portion of this property is subject to a reverter in favor of Emerald County Utilities Authority. A recommendation will go before the ECUA Board to release the reverter by a Quit Claim action to Escambia County to provide a clear title to the property; and

D. 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.

THE CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE WILL BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, "LOST II," Cost Center 330228, Object Code 56101, Project #09FS0021]
 
  III. For Discussion
 
1. 14270   Recommendation Concerning an Appointment by the Mayor of the City of Pensacola to the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance - Todd Humble, Library Services Department Director

That the Board acknowledge for the Official Record Mayor Hayward's appointment of Patricia Barrington, Ph.D., to the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance, to serve a two-year term, effective March 1, 2018, through February 28, 2020.
 
2. 14295   Recommendation Concerning the Community Development Block Grant Mortgage for Property Located at 200 West Winthrop Avenue - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board review and determine whether to provide $5,000 for a consent judgment for the property located at 200 West Winthrop Avenue, which has a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) mortgage or to provide a counter offer.
 
3. 14286   Recommendation Concerning State Law Enforcement Trust Fund - Henrique Dias, Chief Financial Officer, Escambia County Sheriff's Office Finance Division

That the Board approve the allocation of $7,500, Law Enforcement Trust (LET) Funds to the Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc., per the requirements of F.S. 932.7055(5) for Outside Agency partners in Escambia County for Fiscal Year 2017/2018.

Upon approval of this funding allocation, 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 Source: Fund 121, Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Cost Center 540103, Aids to Private Organizations 58201]
 
4. 14313   Recommendation Concerning a Noise Ordinance Waiver to Sam's Fun City for All of Their Events Being Held in 2018 - Grover C. Robinson, IV, District 4 Commissioner

That the Board approve granting a noise ordinance waiver to Sam’s Fun City for all of their events being held in 2018.
 
5. 14335   Recommendation Concerning Request for Proposal for Master Planning for OLF8 - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

THE RECOMMENDATION WILL BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER.
 
 
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
  I.   For Action
 
1. 14268   Recommendation Concerning a Resolution Supporting the “Art in the Court Project” and Authorizing the Acceptance of Artwork Donations from the Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Foundation for Display in the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Center.

That the Board take the following action:

A. Adopt the Resolution supporting the “Art in the Court Project” and authorizing the acceptance of artwork donated by the Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Foundation for display in the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Center; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Resolution.
 
2. 14312   Recommendation Concerning Proposed Settlement Between Escambia County and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Administrative Complaint of Amanda Phillips), Case No: 425-2018-00430.

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve the proposed settlement with the Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC); and

B. Authorize the County Administrator to execute the proposed agreement with the EEOC, if approved by the Board.
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14.   Items added to the agenda.
 
15.   Announcements.
 
16.   Adjournment.
 

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