Agenda

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 Underhill.

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.

Presentation - Plaque by Commissioner Barry to M. Gabe Jackson, III, for his service as Commissioner Barry's appointee on the Escambia Marine Advisory Committee from November 20, 2012, through January 14, 2019.

7.

15971

Proclamation.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action:

A. Adopt the Proclamation proclaiming April 25, 2019, as "National Get on Board Day" in Escambia County, Florida, and joining with Escambia County Area Transit and public transportation agencies across the country to participate in the 1st annual National Get on Board Day to encourage people to ride public transportation on April 25, 2019;

B. Adopt the Proclamation proclaiming the week of April 28 - May 4, 2019, as "Family Values Week" in Escambia County, Florida, and honoring and commending the Scottish Rite Masons, Valley of Pensacola, for their leadership, dedication, and service to the community; and

C. Ratify the Proclamation dated April 11, 2019, congratulating the Pensacola Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for 70 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Escambia County.

8.

Written Communication

16014

March 28, 2019, communication from Tammy Bohannon requesting Lien relief for the owner of property located at 1504 Sonia Street.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider the Lien relief request made by Tammy Bohannon, realtor for the owner (Northern Horizons, LLC, and Wayne Wheatley), against 1504 Sonia Street, which Lien was generated from property located at 2115 Herman Street.

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.

Ms. Bohannon submitted a written request dated March 28, 2019, asking for Lien relief. The property is currently owned by the owner/violator of both properties located at 1504 Sonia Street and 2115 Herman Street, Northern Horizons, LLC and Wayne Wheatley.

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.

15830

9:01 a.m. Public Hearing for consideration of the Fiscal Year 2019 proposed Grant Application for mass transit projects.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the Fiscal Year 2019 Grant Application for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Funds for operating and capital expenses:

A. Conduct the Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the general public on the Grant Application by the Mass Transit Department for $3,533,637 in Federal Assistance for Operating and Capital expenses;

B. Approve, or amend and approve, the Grant application after receiving comments at the Public Hearing;

C. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute all appropriate documents for the processing and receipt of federal funds from the Federal Transit Administration; and

D. 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 $3,533,637, and is included in the Mass Transit Fund 104 Fiscal Year 2019 Budget]

11.

Reports:

CLERK & COMPTROLLER'S REPORT

I. Consent Agenda

1.

16009

Recommendation Concerning Disposition of Records

That the Board approve Records Disposition Document No. 686, for disposition of Board of County Commissioners' Records, Item 32, Minutes: Official Meetings, for the period July 5, 2018, through December 13, 2018, in accordance with State Retention Schedule GS1, since the permanent records have been digitally imaged.

2.

15914

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 April 4, 2019;

B. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Gary Sansing Public Forum held April 4, 2019; and

C. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held April 4, 2019.

GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT

I. Public Hearing

1.

15921

9:15 a.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").

2.

15968

9:16 a.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Issuance of an Operational Permit for Resource Extraction for a Borrow Pit Known as Black Gold Sand and Clay Borrow Pit

That the Board take the following action in regard to the “Operational Permit” for Resource Extraction for a new resource extraction facility borrow pit, located at 1950 Morgan Cemetery Road, parcel reference number 21-3N-31-1101-000-002.

A. Review and approve, modify, or deny the issuance of an Operational Permit for Resource Extraction for a new borrow pit;

and

B. Approve and authorize the Development Services Department of Escambia County, Florida, to issue an Operational Permit for Resource Extraction for Black Gold Sand and Clay Borrow Pit, located at 1950 Morgan Cemetery Road.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

I. Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda

1.

15960

Recommendation Concerning Appointments/Reappointment to the Escambia County Contractor Competency Board - Tim Tolbert, Building Official/Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning appointments/reappointment to the Escambia County Contractor Competency Board:

A. Waive the Board's Policy, Section I, Part B 1.(D), Appointment Policy and Procedures, and reappoint Michael E. Batchelor, Roofing Contractor, to serve in a Division II Contractor position, for a three-year term, effective May 1, 2019, through April 30, 2022; and

B. Appoint the following individuals to serve in the Division I/Division II Contractor positions, for a three-year term, effective May 1, 2019, through April 30, 2022:

1. Erwin D. Waters - General Contractor, Waters General Contractors, Inc.;

2. Drew C. Dennis - Residential Contractor, Omega Construction and Design, Inc.; and

3. Jonathan Tarr, Sr. - Plumbing Contractor, Pensacola Christian College.

A Community and Media Relations General Alert, posted March 6, 2019, advising "Appointees Sought for Contractor Competency Board," received only the four applicants listed above by the posted deadline of March 20, 2019.

2.

15829

Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Roads and Bridges Department - Wes Moreno, Roads and Bridges Department Director

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Roads and Bridges Department, for property which is described and listed on the Form, with reason for disposition stated. The listed item has been found to be of no further usefulness to the County; thus, it is requested that it be disposed of properly. The Request Form has been signed by all applicable authorities.

3.

15942

Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Corrections Department - William R. Powell, Director of Corrections

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Corrections Department, listing one item. The listed item has been found to be of no further usefulness to the County; thus, it is requested that it be approved for disposal.

4.

15970

Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the Affordable Housing Incentive Plan Review Report - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board accept the Affordable Housing Incentive Plan Review Report (Report) as prepared by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) and authorize staff to submit the Report to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC).

5.

16015

Recommendation Concerning an Appointment by the Pensacola City Council to the Escambia County Mass Transit Advisory Committee - Amy Lovoy, Interim County Administrator

That the Board acknowledge for the Official Record the Pensacola City Council's appointment of Dr. Charletha D. Powell to the Escambia County Mass Transit Advisory Committee, to serve a two-year term, effective March 28, 2019, through May 1, 2021.

II. Budget/Finance Consent Agenda

1.

15880

Recommendation Concerning Amendment #014 to Agreement #A0150 between Escambia County and Big Bend Community Based Care, Inc - William R. Powell, Director of Corrections

That the Board take the following action concerning Amendment #014 to Agreement #A0150 with Big Bend Community Based Care, Inc:

A. Approve Amendment #014 to Contract #A0150. This Amendment is to update and replace Exhibit G-Funding Detail to reflect the change in funding Other Cost Accumulator (OCA). The total dollar amount of funding will not change and will remain at $43,971.

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign Amendment #014 to Contract #A0150 including necessary attachments.

[Funding: This Contract is a fixed rate Contract for a total of $43,971, for Fiscal Year 2018/2019]

2.

15918

Recommendation Concerning Utilization of the First of Two Possible Twelve-Month Renewal Periods Provided for in the Agreement for Psychiatry Services, PD 17-18.003 - William R. Powell, Director of Corrections

That the Board approve the utilization of the first of two possible twelve-month renewal periods provided for under Section 2 of PD 17-18.003, Agreement for Psychiatry Services between Escambia County, Florida and LocumTenens.com, LLC.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund; Cost Center 290402]

3.

15949

Recommendation Concerning the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service Award/Contract - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board accept the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service Award/Contract, for Order Number 140P5219P0042, to reimburse Escambia County up to $114,000, for the period of 5/17/2019 to 9/2/2019.

The National Park Services (NPS) and Santa Rosa Island Public Safety Division (SRI) manage approximately 30 consecutive miles of public beaches within Escambia County, Florida. SRI manages the beaches and associated lifeguard services within the Pensacola Beach area, and the NPS manages the beaches and associated lifeguard services within the adjoining Fort Pickens, Santa Rosa Areas, and the Perdido Key Area. The NPS and SRI continuously respond to and provide assistance to each other on a daily basis for water-related emergencies. The NPS and SRI both hire, train, and supervise lifeguard staff, competing for the same applicant pool, conducting separate training sessions that meet similar certification standards, and providing program management and staff supervision, and often driving past each other in fulfilling these responsibilities.

The Contract will assure consistency of lifeguard services and enable efficiencies realized through resource sharing and economies of scale. The Contract will enhance the safety of beach users in Escambia County, Florida, and within the Florida District of Gulf Islands National Seashore.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 330801, SRI Public Safety]

4.

15962

Recommendation Concerning the Second Amendment to the Interim Interlocal Agreement for Materials Recovery Facility - Patrick T. Johnson, Waste Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the Second Amendment to the Interim Interlocal Agreement for Materials Recovery Facility:

A. Approve the Second Amendment to the Interim Interlocal Agreement for Materials Recovery Facility, amending as described therein, Paragraph 2, "County's Lease of Real Property"; Paragraph 3, "ECUA to Construct MRF"; Paragraph 5, "Yard Trash"; Paragraph 6, "Term"; and to add Paragraph 20, "Termination for Cause".

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Second Amendment to the Interim Interlocal Agreement for Materials Recovery Facility.

[Funding: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund; Cost Centers 230306 (Recycling) and 230314 (Landfill Operations)]

5.

15903

Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Pete Moore Chevrolet for Parts and Services for Escambia County Vehicles - Mike Crittenden, Mass Transit Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Interim County Administrator to execute the following Change Order 2, adding funds for parts and services on Escambia County vehicles:

Department	Mass Transit
Division	Maintenance
Type	Addition
Amount	$40,000
Vendor	Pete Moore Chevrolet, Inc.
Purchase Order	190409
Change Order	2
Original Award Amount	$30,000
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders through this change Order:	$50,000
New Purchase Order Total	$90,000

[Funding Source: Fund 104 Mass Transit, Cost Center 211213, Object Code 54606]

6.

15904

Recommendation Concerning Change Order 2 to Purchase Order 190406 to Jasper Engine & Transmission Exc. for Engine Parts for Escambia County Vehicles - Mike Crittenden, Mass Transit Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Changer Order 2, adding funds for Engine parts on Escambia County Vehicles

Department	Mass Transit
Division	Maintenance
Type	Addition
Amount	$25,000
Vendor	Jasper Engine & Transmission Exc.
Purchase Order	190406
Change Order	2
Original Award Amount	25,000
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders through this change order:	$55,000
New Purchase Order Total:	$80,000

[Funding Source: Fund 104 Mass Transit, Outside Fleet Maintenance Cost Center 211213, Object Code 54606]

7.

15911

Recommendation Concerning Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Agreement with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - J. Taylor “Chips” Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the State of Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Agreement No. 18212, relating to the Derelict Vessel Removal Grant for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 which provides up to $8,045.10 in grant funding from FWC combined with Escambia County’s in-kind and matching funds up to $5,000 from Vessel Registration Fees.

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

Paragraph 29, SEVERABILITY, CHOICE OF LAW, AND CHOICE OF VENUE, (page 17 of 20), last sentence, "Any action in connection herewith, in law or equity, shall be brought in Leon County, Florida, to the exclusion of all other lawful venues."
Paragraph 31, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, (page 18 of 20), "As part of the consideration for this Agreement, the Parties hereby waive trial by jury in any action or proceeding brought by any party against any other party pertaining to any matter whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with this Agreement, or with the products or services provided under this Agreement, including but not limited to any claim by the Grantee of quantum meruit."

[Funding Source: Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects, Cost Center to be determined at the time of Supplemental Budget Amendment. Match of in-kind services and cash match from Vessel Registration Fees]

8.

15922

Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of One 2020 International HV 507 SFA 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 Florida Sheriff's Association Contract FSA18-VEH16.0 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, for the purchase of a 2020 International HV 507 SFA, Solicitation VE 18-19.015; and

B. Authorize the Interim County Administrator to execute all related documents and Purchase Orders in excess of $50,000, for the Public Works - Waste Services Department for the Purchase Order to Ward International Trucks of Florida, LLC, in the amount of $286,017.43.

In an effort to encourage competition for local businesses, and in compliance with Board-adopted policy, this vehicle purchase was advertised on the Escambia County web site for thirty days. Ward International Trucks of Florida, LLC, was the lone bidder against the original quote.

[Funding: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund; Cost Center 230314, Solid Waste Management Operations; Object Code 56401, Machinery & Equipment]

9.

15940

Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a Purchase Order for Four 2019 Model Pierce Fire Engines for the Public Safety - Fire Department - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board take the following action regarding the purchase of four 2019 Model Pierce Fire Engines:

A. Authorize the County to utilize the National Purchasing Partners (NPP) d/b/a NPPGov, a group purchasing organization, Contract Number 1420 Specification 2.1, in accordance with Escambia County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-44, Application; Exemptions; and Section 46-64, Board approval; and

B. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order for the purchase of the following four 2019 Model Pierce Fire Engines for the Public Safety Fire Department of Escambia County, Florida, to Ten-8 Fire Equipment, Inc., in the sum of $2,036,267.10, according to the specifications outlined in Solicitation PD 18-19.047.

There are no local businesses offering to sell a new fire truck, therefore the Board-adopted policy regarding local businesses having the opportunity to bid is not applicable.

[Funding: Fund 352, LOST III; Cost Center 330228, Fire Services Cap Project; Object Code 56401, Machinery & Equipment; Project Code 08FS0018 Vehicle/Apparatus Replacement]

10.

15961

Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for PD 17-18.032, Local Agency Program Design Services for Dawson Road Over Pritchett Mill Creek Bridge (484046) - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board take the following action:

A. Rescind the Agreement approved by the Board on February 21, 2019, (CAR II-11, AI-15640; 2019-000251 BCC), Local Agency Program (LAP) Design Services for Dawson Road Over Pritchett Mill Creek Bridge (484046); and

B. Approve and authorize the Interim County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County and Mott MacDonald Florida, LLC, per the terms and conditions of PD 17-18.032, Dawson Road Over Pritchett Mill Creek Bridge (484046), a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Local Agency Program (LAP) with a FPN: 432287-1-38-01, and Federal No. (FAIN): D317-051-B, for an amount not to exceed $509,387.78.

[Funding:
Fund 352, LOST III; Cost Center 210128, LAP-Dawson/Pritchett Mill; Object Code 56301, Improvements Other Than Buildings; Project #13EN2188; LAP Portion (75%) $382,040.83

Fund 352, LOST III; Cost Center 210107, Transportation and Drainage; Object Code 56301, Improvements Other Than Buildings; Project #13EN2188; County Portion (25%) $127,346.95

Total $509,387.78]

11.

15927

Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of One 2019 John Deere 744K- II Loader 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 Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) Purchasing Contract 032515-JDC 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 for the purchase of a 2019 John Deere 744K-II Loader; and

B. Authorize the Interim County Administrator to execute all related documents and Purchase Orders in excess of $50,000 for the Public Works - Waste Services Department for the Purchase Order to Beard Equipment Company, in the amount of $399,612.80.

In an effort to encourage competition from local businesses, and in compliance with Board-adopted policy, this vehicle purchase was advertised on the Escambia County web site for thirty days. Beard Equipment Company was the lone bidder against the original quote.

[Funding: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund; Cost Center 230307, Palafox Transfer Station; Object Code 56401, Machinery & Equipment]

12.

15964

Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for the Lake Charlene Sediment Catchment Project - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing.

That the Board approve and authorize the Interim County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida and Utility Services Company, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 18-19.022, Lake Charlene Sediment Catchment, in the amount of $296,043.87.

[Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301 - Total $296,043.87]

13.

15967

Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for the Blueberry Lane Dirt Road Paving Project - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing.

That the Board approve and authorize the Interim County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Panhandle Grading and Paving, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 18-19.028, Blueberry Lane Dirt Road Paving, in the amount of $683,331.

[Funding: Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost Center 210106, Object Code 56301, Project Number 18EN0255]

14.

15815

Recommendation Concerning an Interlocal Agreement between Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization, Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Pensacola - West Cervantes Street/Mobile Highway Traffic Feasibility Study - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning an Interlocal Agreement between Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization, Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, and the City of Pensacola for the West Cervantes Street/ Mobile Highway Traffic Feasibility Study:

A. Approve the Interlocal Agreement between Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization, Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, and the City of Pensacola for the West Cervantes Street/Mobile Highway Traffic Feasibility Study; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Interlocal Agreement between Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization, Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, and the City of Pensacola.

[Funding: Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost Center 210106, Object Code 56301, Project #19EN0719 $44,097.48 in Fiscal Year 2019.(The total contract amount with HDR will be $122,493, and the City of Pensacola's portion is $78,395.52)]

15.

15959

Recommendation Concerning the Reallocation of Capital Improvement Program Funds - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board approve the reallocation of funds from Fund 352, Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) III, Cost Center 210107, Transportation and Drainage (T&D), in the amount of $296,044, to the following projects:

FROM:

Type	Description	District	Amount
D	Gulf Beach Highway	2	$256,911
D	Jackson Lake Diversion Project	2	$12,205
D	Mayfair/Algiers	2	$26,678
D	Talladega Trail	2	$250
	Total Drainage		$296,044
	Grand Total to Transfer		$296,044