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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – August 23, 2012 – 5:30 p.m.
Governmental Complex – First Floor
 
             
0. 3041   Recommendation Concerning Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Funding and Lien Agreements for 106 New Warrington Road - Keith Wilkins, REP, Community and Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following August 23, 2012 action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Funding and Lien Agreements for the property located at 106 New Warrington Road:

A. Approving the Commercial Facade, Landscape and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Pete Moore Chevrolet, Inc., owner of commercial property located at 106 New Warrington Road, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment Area, each in the amount of $7,800, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220516, Object Code 58301, and/or Neighborhood Enterprise Foundation, Inc. (NEFI), 2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Fund 129, Cost Center 220410, Object Code 58301 for landscaping and installation of an irrigation system; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.
 
0. 3042   Recommendation Concerning CRA Meeting Minutes July 26, 2012 - Keith Wilkins, REP, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the July 26, 2012 Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Carolyn Barbour, Senior Office Support Assistant, CRA.
 
1.   Call to Order.

Please turn your cell phone to the vibrate, silence, or off setting.

The Board of County Commissioners allows any person to speak regarding an item on the Agenda. The speaker is limited to three (3) minutes 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 Young.
 
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. 3076   Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the adoption/ratification of the following three Proclamations:

A. Adopt the Proclamation proclaiming the last Saturday in October as "Wonderful Wacky Women Day" and wishing the Perdido Key Chapter of "Wonderful Wacky Women" continued success as they serve the community and raise awareness concerning ovarian cancer - because lives depend on it;

B. Adopt the Proclamation extending appreciation to the Pensacola Civitan Club for their dedication and assistance to the developmentally and physically challenged citizens of Escambia County, Florida, and congratulating the Pensacola Civitan Club on the milestone of the 300th wheelchair ramp built; and

C. Ratify the Proclamation dated August 8, 2012, extending appreciation to the Wedgewood Community Center Group, Inc., and the Wedgewood Homeowners' Association for their commitment to provide and coordinate various community programs at the Marie K. Young Wedgewood Community Center and Park.
 
7. 3068   Retirement Proclamations.

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

A. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Harry T. Gibson, Building Code Inspector, Development Services Department, on his retirement after 15 years of service; and

B. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Lorene P. Robinson, Senior Office Support Assistant, Development Services Department, on her retirement after 6 years of service.
 
8.   Written Communication:
 
3036   June 28, 2012 – Email communication from Therell Roberts requesting that the Board provide relief of the fines relative to a Code Enforcement Lien against property located at 2720 Wilde Lake Boulevard.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider lien relief request made by Therell Roberts against property located at 2720 Wilde Lake Blvd.

On June 18, 2009, the Board amended the “Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens” Policy, Section III, H 2. Staff was instructed to review all request for forgiveness of Environmental (Code) Enforcement Liens to determine if the request met the criteria for forgiveness, in accordance with the Board’s policy.

After reviewing the request for forgiveness of Liens, staff made the determination that the request does fall within any of the criteria that would allow the County Administrator to deny relief, in accordance with the Board’s Policy, “Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens” Policy, Section III, H2.

A letter of denial was sent by County Administrator Randy Oliver to Therell Roberts. Mr. Roberts is still requesting to appear before the Board at the August 23, 2012, Board of County Commissioners Meeting.

NOTE: This property has an open Special Magistrate Order against it with a daily fine of $10.00 per day per violation.
 
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. 2994   5:31 p.m. second Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance amending LDC Articles 2, 3, and 6, Community Redevelopment Agency and Overlay Districts.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC), amending Article 2, “Administration,” to include language defining the purpose of the Community Redevelopment Agency, and to include general standards for the Community Redevelopment District; amending Article 3, “Definitions,” to add a definition for “overlay district;” and amending Article 6, “Zoning Districts,” to delete the RA-1(OL) Barrancas Redevelopment Overlay District, the C-3(OL) Warrington Commercial Overlay District, and the C-4(OL) Brownsville-Mobile Highway and "T" Street commercial overlay district; and create the Warrington, Barrancas, Brownsville, Englewood, and Palafox Overlay Districts for sound economic development and efficient growth management of the Community Redevelopment Districts, and amend the Scenic Highway Overlay District by simply relocating it within the Ordinance for clarity purposes.
 
11. 3054   5:32 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance to amend the Tax Increment in the Englewood, Warrington, Brownsville, Barrancas, and Palafox Community Redevelopment Areas.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance amending the tax increment in the Englewood, Warrington, Brownsville, Barrancas, and Palafox Community Redevelopment Areas, allowing the Board to set the increment by resolution.
 
12. 3082   Committee of the Whole Recommendation.

Recommendation: The Committee of the Whole (C/W), at the C/W Workshop held August 13, 2012, recommends that the Board take the following action:

A. Approve allocating the 4th Cent TDT, in the total amount of $1,551,099, as follows, which represents the funding levels for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, plus $40,000 for the Frank Brown Songwriters' Festival and $100,000 for Skills USA, and allocates the remaining $1,099 to ACE (C/W Item 3):

African-American Heritage Society $ 25,000
Arts, Culture & Entertainment (ACE) $266,099
Frank Brown Songwriters' Festival $ 40,000
Historic Preservation Board $ 70,000
Naval Aviation Museum $100,000
Pensacola Chamber/VIC $600,000
Pensacola Chamber/VIC (From 4th Cent Reserves) $250,000
Sertoma 4th of July $ 75,000
Skills USA $100,000
St. Michael's Cemetery $ 25,000

B. Approve withdrawing the appeal, relative to discussion concerning the County's Noise Ordinance (at the July 26, 2012, Regular Board Meeting, the Board approved the request that the State Attorney's Office pursue an appeal of the Order Granting Motion to Dismiss, issued by the Honorable Thomas E. Johnson, County Judge, on July 12, 2012, regarding State of Florida vs. Kyle Aron Skipper) (C/W Item 4); and

C. Approve the following staff recommendation, and authorize staff to provide a final proposal at a future Meeting, relative to discussion concerning allowing chickens and other animals in residential areas (C/W Item 5):

♦ Monitor the City's program for 6-12 months
♦ Analyze the results
♦ Develop a small animals Ordinance
♦ Identify a funding source for implementation
♦ Adopt (an) Ordinance once supporting infrastructure is in place
 
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
Escambia County Governmental Complex, Suite 130
 
  I.  Consent Agenda
 
1. 3056   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of Reports Prepared by the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Finance Department

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

A. Payroll Expenditures for Pay Date August 17, 2012, in the amount of $2,085,585.72;

B. The following two Disbursement of Funds:

(1) August 2, 2012, to August 8, 2012, in the amount of $4,388,330.19; and

(2) August 9, 2012, to August 15, 2012, in the amount of $2,276,524.19;

C. The Investment Report for the month ended July 31, 2012; and

D. Budget Comparison Reports for ten (10) months, or 83.33%, of Fiscal Year 2012, as follows:

(1) Summarized, by fund, Budget to Actual Comparison as of July 31, 2012;

(2) Actual Revenue and Expenditure Comparison to the prior Fiscal Year as of July 31, 2012; and

(3) General Fund, graph of two-year comparison of actual revenue vs. actual expenditures as of July 31, 2012.
 
2. 3063   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of Documents Provided to the Clerk to the Board's Office

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the following documents provided to the Clerk to the Board's Office:

A. The original Grant Agreement for Emergency Solutions Grant per the Substantial Amendment to the 2010-2014 Escambia Consortium Consolidated Plan and 2011 Annual Plan, executed by the County Administrator on August 9, 2012, based on the Board's August 4, 2011, authorization for the County Administrator to execute all documents related to the Consortium 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan and the 2011 Annual Action Plan, as received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on August 10, 2012;

B. The Proposed Operating Budget and Proposed Capital Improvements Program Budget for Fiscal Year 2013 for the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA), as submitted by Debra Buckley, Director of Finance, ECUA, and received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on August 14, 2012; and

C. Report No. 2013-006 August 2012 Northwest Florida Water Management District Operational Audit, as prepared by David W. Martin, CPA, State of Florida Auditor General, and received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on August 16, 2012.
 
3. 3065   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 as prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office:

A. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held August 9, 2012;

B. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Agenda Work Session held August 9, 2012; and

C. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Committee of the Whole (C/W) Workshop held August 13, 2012.
 
 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
  I.   Public Hearings
 
1. 3052   Recommendation Concerning the Review of the Rezoning Case heard by the Planning Board on August 13, 2012

That the Board take the following action concerning the rezoning case heard by the Planning Board on August 13, 2012:
  1. Review and either adopt, modify, or overturn the Planning Board’s recommendation for Rezoning Case Z-2012-12 or remand the case 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 case that were reviewed.
1. Case No.: Z-2012-12
Location: Hanks Rd
Property Reference No.: 14-5N-32-2301-000-000
Property Size: 7.01(+/-) acres
From: P, Public District
To: VAG-1, Village Agriculture District
FLU Category: REC, Recreational
Commissioner District: 5
Requested by: Kale and Donna Schneider, Owner
Planning Board Recommendation: Approval
Speakers:
 
2. 3053   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 case heard by the Planning Board on August 13, 2012 approved during the previous agenda item and to provide for severability, inclusion in the code, and an effective date.
 
3. 2997   5:46 p.m. - Recommendation Concerning the Review of Vested Rights Determination VRD 2012-01.

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and approve the following Vested Rights case:

Case No.: VRD-2012-01
Project Address: 300 HWY 95-A S
Property Reference No.: 14-1N-31-1004-001-004
Zoning District: GBD, Gateway Business District
FLU Category: MU-S, Mixed-Use Suburban
Vested Rights for: Land Use
Applicant: Lee Brantley

On August 2, 2012, the Vested Rights Committee reviewed and recommended approval of Vested Rights case VRD 2012-1 to the Board of County Commissioners.
 
4. 2826   5:47 p.m. - Recommendation Concerning the Review of Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Amendment (SSA) 2012-02

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Amendment (SSA) 2012-02, amending Part II of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances (1999), the Escambia County Comprehensive plan, as amended; amending the Future Land Use Map designation.

At the August 13, 2012 Planning Board meeting, the Board recommended approval of the SSA 2012-02.
 
5. 2793   5:48 p.m. - Recommendation Concerning the Review of Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) 2012-02.

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and approve for transmittal to the Department Of Economic Opportunity, the Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) 2012-02, amending Part II of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances (1999), the Escambia County Comprehensive plan, as amended; amending the Future Land Use Map designation.

At the August 13, 2012 Planning Board meeting, the Board recommended approval of the CPA 2012-02.
 
  II.  Action Item
 
1. 2311   Recommendation Concerning the Appointment of an At-large Board of Adjustment Member

That the Board approve appointing one of the following nominees to the Escambia County Board of Adjustment at-large position, effective August 24, 2012 through April 5, 2014, to fill the unexpired term of CDR John N. Lund, USN (Ret.):

A. James Joseph Faxlanger; or

B. Bill Stromquist
 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 2907   Recommendation Concerning a Resolution Supporting Intracoastal Waterway Dredging by the Army Corps of Engineers and the Desire to Act as a Local Sponsor to Develop an Additional Long-Term Disposal Site - Keith Wilkins, REP, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning a Resolution supporting Intracoastal Waterway maintenance dredging activities by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:

A. Adopt a Resolution supporting maintenance activities of the Intracoastal Waterway by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the desire to act as a local sponsor to develop an additional long-term disposal site; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution.
 
2. 3042   Recommendation Concerning CRA Meeting Minutes July 26, 2012 - Keith Wilkins, REP, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the July 26, 2012, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Carolyn Barbour, Senior Office Support Assistant, CRA.
 
3. 3038   Recommendation Concerning the Extension of the 2012 Ad Valorem Property Tax Roll - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board approve extending the 2012 Ad Valorem Property Tax Roll prior to completion of the Value Adjustment Board Hearings, to afford the taxpayers of Escambia County the opportunity to pay their property taxes during each of the four discount periods, as allowed by Florida Statute 197.323.
 
4. 3055   Recommendation Concerning Surplus and Disposal of Certain County Assets - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board approve the request for disposition for the assets listed on the spreadsheet. The battery support systems will be traded in for newer models, and the printer will be sold at auction.
 
5. 3057   Recommendation Concerning a Request for a Public Hearing to Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Caps on the Electric and Natural Gas Franchise Fees - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board approve the scheduling of a Public Hearing at 5:31 p.m., on September 17, 2012, to consider adopting an Ordinance amending the caps on the Electric and Natural Gas Franchise Fees.
 
6. 3047   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Escambia County Health Department - John J. Lanza, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAP, CHD Director

That the Board approve two Request for Disposition of Surplus Property Forms for the Escambia County Health Department for property to be auctioned as surplus or properly disposed of, all of which is described and listed on the Disposition Forms.
 
7. 3064   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Clerk and Comptroller's Office - Cynthia Rhodes, Administrator for the Clerk and Comptroller's Office

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form from the Clerk and Comptrollers Office, for property which is described and listed on the Request Form, with reason for disposition stated. The Bell & Howell ABR 415 Automaster Jacket Loader is broken and is to be junked through the Escambia County Recycling Program.
 
8. 3067   Recommendation Concerning the Limited Waiver of the Escambia County Noise Abatement Ordinance for an Outdoor Grand Opening Event - T. Lloyd Kerr, AICP, Development Services 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, extending the time to 11:00 p.m., for the outdoor grand opening event being held at Louie's Tavern, 271 Molino Road, Molino, Florida, on Saturday, August 25, 2012, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
 
9. 3074   Recommendation Concerning the Florida Forest Service Annual Report - Charles R. "Randy" Oliver, County Administrator

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Florida Forest Service Annual Report to the Escambia County Board of Commissioners for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, submitted by Adam Parden, Forest Area Supervisor, Division of Forestry.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 3023   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #221 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #221, General Fund (001) in the amount of $31,052, to recognize miscellaneous fees, insurance, and off-duty officer reimbursements, and to appropriate these funds back into the Escambia County Sheriff's Budget.
 
2. 3031   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #222 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #222, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110) in the amount of $52,236, to recognize proceeds from the State of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and to appropriate these funds to be used for reef monitoring.
 
3. 3039   Recommendation Concerning Budget Amendment #225 - Amy Lovoy Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board approve Budget Amendment #225, Court Administration/Technology, Article-V Fund (115) in the amount of $8,500, to cover increased personnel costs associated with an employee's separation from employment and leave payout.
 
4. 3059   Recommendation Concerning Reduction of Minimum Sales Price of Real Property Located at 2006 Woodbury Drive, Due to the Property Appraiser’s Re-assessed Value - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the reduction of the minimum bid required for the sale of real property located at 2006 Woodbury Drive, due to the Property Appraiser’s re-assessed value:

A. Authorize the sale of real property, Account Number 11-3326-597, Reference Number 14-1N-31-1002-028-005, to the bidder with the highest offer received at or above the re-assessed minimum bid of $27,258, in accordance with Section 46.134 of the Escambia County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, without further action of the Board; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign all documents related to the sale.
 
5. 3044   Recommendation Concerning Purchase of Alamo Traxx RF All-Terrain Vehicle - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board authorize the County to piggyback off the National Joint Powers Alliance Contract #031711-AGI for vehicles and equipment, in accordance with Escambia County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-44, Applications, Exemptions; and Section 46-64, Board approval, and award a Purchase Order for one Alamo Traxx All-Terrain Vehicle, PD 11-12.052, to Beard Equipment Company, in the amount of $76,147.60.

[Funding: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 210402, Object Code 56401]
 
6. 3015   Recommendation Concerning Contract Extension for Elevator Maintenance Services for Various Facilities - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board award a 12-month Extension Contract for Elevator Maintenance/Services for Various Facilities, Escambia County, Florida, PD 07-08.131, to Bagby Elevator Co., Inc., in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract for an estimated annual amount of $79,000.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 310203, Object Code 54601]
 
7. 2970   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Atkins North America, Inc. (formerly PBS&J), on Contract PD 09-10.010, "Consulting Engineering Services for Greenbrier Boulevard Extension (Guidy/Greenbrier Intersection Improvement)" - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Order:

Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering/Infrastructure Division
Type: Addition
Amount: $678,022.67
Vendor: Atkins North America, Inc. (formerly PBS&J)
Project Name: Greenbrier Boulevard
Contract: Contract PD 09-10.010, "Consulting Engineering Services for Greenbrier Boulevard Extension (Guidy/Greenbrier Intersection Improvement)"
PO No.: 101041
CO No.: 5
Original Award Amount: $ 517,639.00
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders through this CO: $ 678,022.67
New Contract Total: $1,195,661.67

Meeting in regular session on February 18, 2010, the Board approved awarding a Task Order Contract, PD 09-10.010, "Consulting Engineering Services for Greenbrier Boulevard Extension (Guidy/Greenbrier Intersection Improvement)", per terms and conditions of Contract PD 02-03.79, Professional Services, as Governed by Florida Statute 287.055 to Atkins North America, Inc. (formerly PBS&J), for a lump sum amount of $517,639.

This Change Order is to design and prepare construction documents for the Greenbrier Boulevard Roadway Improvements from Chemstrand Road east to Thompson Branch Bridge, as well as roadway improvements to Guidy Lane from Candlestick Drive to Greenbrier Boulevard. This project is broken into four phases to separate key elements of design as follows:

Phase II-A: Adds a new signal and turn lane improvements at the intersection of Greenbrier Boulevard and Guidy Lane - $152,952.12.
Phase II-B: Includes roadway and drainage improvements along Greenbrier Boulevard east to Thompson Bridge - $179,573.09.
Phase II-C: Includes roadway and drainage improvements to Guidy Lane from Candlestick to Greenbrier Boulevard and a new bridge at unnamed branch - $259,324.37.
Phase II-D: Includes roadway and drainage improvements from Chemstrand Road to approximately 500 feet west of Guidy Lane up to a 60% phase in order to identify right-of-way requirements - $86,173.09.

Change Order #1 was an additive Change Order to add Wetland Jurisdiction and Coordination with UWF Environmental Sciences. Change Order #2 cancelled Change Order #1 (services not applicable). Change Order #3 and Change Order #4 added time to the Contract.

Under Optional Services in the original Scope of Services it states that the Consultant may be requested to provide Phase II final design and plans preparation services. The fee for these services shall be negotiated based on the approved design recommendations from the Phase I study.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, "Local Option Sales Tax III", Cost Center 210104, Object Code 56301, Project #09EN0315, "UWF Campus Agreement"]
 
8. 3017   Recommendation Concerning the Public Transportation Joint Participation Agreement for Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Funding for a Service Development Grant for Escambia County Area Transit Marketing – Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Joint Participation Agreement (JPA), Financial Project Number 43099518401, providing Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Service Development Grant Funding to Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT):

A. Approve the Public Transportation JPA, Financial Project Number 43099518401, providing for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) participation, in the amount of $125,000, for Fiscal Year 2012/2013 funding, to ECAT for Marketing;
B. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the acceptance and application of these funds; and

C. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Resolution, the Public Transportation JPA, and all other required documents pertaining to this JPA, including notifications of funding, without further action of the Board.

The JPA will provide funding for ECAT in Fiscal Year 2012/2013 for Marketing to include interactive website, trip planning software, and videos for transit training associated with ECAT. Funds are allocated to mass transit systems by FDOT from State Transportation Service Development Funds and must be accepted by the receiving agency.

[Funds are budgeted in Fund 104, "Mass Transit"]
 
9. 3014   Recommendation Concerning the Public Transportation Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement Number 2, Providing Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Davis Highway Urban Corridor Project Funding to Escambia County Area Transit – Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) Number 2, Financial Project Number 422260184, providing Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Davis Highway Urban Corridor Project Funding to Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT):

A. Approve the Supplemental JPA Number 2, Financial Project Number 422260184, providing for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) participation, in the amount of $525,000, for Fiscal Year 2012/2013 funding, to ECAT for the Davis Highway Urban Corridor Project;

B. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the acceptance and application of these funds; and

C. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Resolution, Public Transportation Supplemental JPA, and all other required documents pertaining to this JPA, including notifications of funding, without further action of the Board.

With the Davis Highway north/south corridor considered one of the most traffic-congested areas in the Pensacola area, the Florida Department of Transportation has agreed to continue funding the urban area corridor project to increase mass transit service in an effort to alleviate the current traffic congestion. The JPA will provide mass transit operations funding for ECAT in Fiscal Year 2012/2013. Funds are allocated to mass transit systems by FDOT annually and must be accepted by the receiving agency.

[Funds are budgeted in Fund 104, "Mass Transit".]
 
10. 3062   Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Property for a Public Boat Ramp Facility on Lillian Highway – Joy D.Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the acquisition of real property for Public Boat Ramp Facilities on Lillian Highway:

Authorize staff to make an offer to RL REGI Florida, LLC, to purchase three contiguous parcels of real property (totaling approximately 40.03 acres) located at 10836 Lillian Highway for the appraised amount of $1,235,000, which is the highest of two appraisals and subject to completion of the due diligence process.

RL REGI, Florida, LLC, owns three contiguous parcels of property totaling approximately 40.03 acres located at 10836 Lillian Highway, with frontage on Perdido Bay. The owners listed the property for sale for $1,900,000. Staff had an appraisal performed by G. Daniel Green, dated February 29, 2012, which placed a value of $910,000. Pursuant to Board policy, when property is valued at more than $250,000, staff must acquire two appraisals. Staff had another appraisal performed by Brantley & Associates dated, May 1, 2012, which placed a value of $1,235,000 for the approximately 40.03 acres of property. The average of the two appraisals is $1,072,500. The owners were not amenable to accepting the average price of the two appraisals and countered with an offer of $1,235,000, which is the value placed on the property according to the Brantley appraisal. The owners indicated that they were firm on this price and were not amenable to accepting less.

The acquisition of this property is funded by the Florida Boating Improvement Program and Local Option Sales Tax (LOST). Improvements currently in the planning stage for the Public Boat Ramp Facilities on Lillian Highway (RL REGI Florida, LLC, property) are being funded by National Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA). NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME TO MAKE ANY IMPROVEMENTS TO THIS PARCEL. ANY FUNDING FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS WILL NEED TO BE THROUGH GRANTS OR INCLUDED IN THE NEXT ROUND OF LOST IN 2017.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 220102, NESD Capital Projects, Project 08NE0018, Boat Ramps]
 
11. 2918   Recommendation Concerning Reimbursement to the Town of Century for the 25% Local Match of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program:

A. Approve the reallocation of funds, in the amount of $250,000, from Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Capital Improvement Program from Fairgrounds Road Dirt Road Paving Project - $210,000 (District 5) and Brickyard Road Dirt Road Paving Project - $40,000 (District 5), to the Town of Century Project (District 5); and

B. Approve reimbursement to the Town of Century for the 25% local match of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for $250,000, with the remainder of the project costs, $24,334, to be made up through in-kind services, such as materials and labor, for a total project cost of $274,334. As stated in the letter dated September 7, 2011, from the County Engineer, this program is to alleviate a flooding problem along U.S. Highway 29 at the north end of the Town of Century. This highway serves as an emergency evacuation route that could impact all of the citizens of Escambia County.

[Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301]
 
12. 3018   Recommendation Concerning the 2011 State Homeland Security Grant Program, CFA 97.067, Subrecipient Agreement for Expenditure of Local Government Unit Funding for Florida - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the 2011 State Homeland Security Grant Program, CFA 97.067, Subrecipient Agreement for Expenditure of Local Government Unit Funding for Florida:

A. Approve the Agreement providing Escambia County Fire Rescue funding, in the amount of $37,471, through Grant Number 12-DS-20-13-00-16-501, for sustainment of training for Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) & Hazmat - $15,248 and Equipment Capability Retention of USAR and HazMat Equipment - $22,223; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement.
 
13. 3045   Recommendation Concerning the State-Funded Subgrant Agreement to Update the Hazardous Materials Facility Analysis Data - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the State-Funded Subgrant Agreement, Contract Number 13-CP-11-01-27-01-XXX:

A. Approve the State-Funded Subgrant Agreement between the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management, and Escambia County, providing performance-based funding to the Escambia County Division of Emergency Management, in the amount of $11,946, to update the Hazardous Materials Facility Analysis Data, for the period of July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to execute this Subgrant Agreement and all related documents as required to implement this Subgrant.

[Funding: Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects, Cost Center 330323]
 
14. 3029   Recommendation Concerning Approval of the Annual Certified Budget for the Mosquito Control Division Fiscal Year 2012-2013 - Keith Wilkins, REP, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning annual Grant funding received from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for Mosquito Control:

A. Approve the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Annual Certified Budget for the Mosquito Control Division, Community & Environment Department; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Annual Certified Budget.

[Funding: Fund 106, Mosquito and Arthropod Control, Cost Center 220703, M&A State I Funds]
 
15. 3041   Recommendation Concerning Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Funding and Lien Agreements for 106 New Warrington Road - Keith Wilkins, REP, Community and Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following August 23, 2012, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Funding and Lien Agreements for the property located at 106 New Warrington Road:

A. Approving the Commercial Facade, Landscape and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Pete Moore Chevrolet, Inc., owner of commercial property located at 106 New Warrington Road, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment Area, each in the amount of $7,800, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220516, Object Code 58301, and/or Neighborhood Enterprise Foundation, Inc. (NEFI), 2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Fund 129, Cost Center 220410, Object Code 58301, for landscaping and installation of an irrigation system; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.
 
16. 3071   Recommendation Concerning Out-of-County Travel to the ILA Berlin Air Show in Berlin, Germany - Charles R. "Randy" Oliver, County Administrator

That the Board authorize out-of-County travel for Commissioner Gene M. Valentino, Vice Chairman, to attend the 2012 ILA Berlin Air Show in Berlin, Germany, on September 11, 2012, through September 16, 2012, including any County-related communication charges associated with his Verizon cell phone while in Berlin, Germany. The total cost of this trip will not exceed $6,500.

[Funding: Fund 102, Economic Development, Cost Center 360704, Object Code 54001 (Travel)]
 
17. 3069   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Professional Services from Kronos, Inc. - David Musselwhite, Information Technology Department Director

That the Board authorize the purchase of professional services from Kronos, Inc., per the Statement of Work Control ID: nt530121205-R1, for the Upgrade of the Kronos Workforce Timekeeping and Human Resources Management System, in the amount of $90,855.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 270102]
 
18. 3070   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Authorization of Travel Expenses for Candidates for the Position of Human Resources Department Director - Charles R. "Randy" Oliver, County Administrator

That the Board authorize up to $5,000 for travel expenses for the final four candidates to travel to Escambia County to be interviewed for the Human Resources Department Director position.

[Funding Source: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 110201, Account 54001]
 
19. 3087   Recommendation Concerning Issuance of Individual or Blanket Purchase Orders, Per PD 10-11.065, General Paving and Drainage Pricing Agreement - Keith Wilkins, REP, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board authorize the issuance of Individual or Blanket Purchase Orders, per PD 10-11.065, General Paving and Drainage Pricing Agreement, in accordance with the Escambia County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Purchases and Contracts, to the following contractors in Fiscal Year 2011-2012, not to exceed $1,500,000 in total:

Panhandle Grading & Paving, Inc.
APAC Mid-South, Inc.
Utility Service Co., Inc.
Gulf Atlantic Constructors, Inc.
Heaton Brothers Construction Co., Inc.
Starfish, Inc., of Alabama
Roads, Inc., of NWF

[Funding: Fund 151, Community Redevelopment Agency, Cost Centers 220515, 220516, 220517, 220519, and 220520]
 
20. 3086   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #228 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #228, Misdemeanor Probation Fund (114) in the amount of $356,825, to recognize insurance proceeds due to the damages related to the June 2012 flood event at the Corrections County Office Building (COB), and to appropriate these funds for equipment replacement and various operating expenditures.
 
 
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
  I.   For Action
 
1. 3061   Recommendation Concerning Approval of a Workers' Compensation Settlement to Former Employee Sonny Aplin

That the Board approve a Workers' Compensation settlement for Sonny Aplin, in the amount of $25,000, including attorney’s fees and costs. In return for the settlement amount, Mr. Aplin will execute a general release of liability and waiver of future employment.
 
14.   Items added to the agenda.
 
15.   Announcements.
 
16.   Adjournment.
 
 

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