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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – December 5, 2013 – 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 Valentino.
 
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. 5398   Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the following five Proclamations:

A. Adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Jose Arredondo on his selection as the “Employee of the Month” for December 2013;

B. Adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Joseph C. Snow on his selection as the Board of County Commissioners' "Employee of the Year" for 2013;

C. Adopt the Proclamation recognizing and congratulating Tonya Ellis for her efforts in obtaining "Best in Class 1" for Escambia County Area Transit at the Florida Public Transportation Association Annual Meeting;

D. Adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Brent Schneider for attaining the formidable achievement of winning the 2013 Annual Pensacola Marathon and for his service to Escambia County; and

E. Ratify the Proclamation dated November 15, 2013, recognizing and commending the Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce for their leadership and contribution to promote tourism and economic development for the Perdido Key area and Escambia County.
 
7.   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.
 
8. 5369   5:31 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting a Resolution establishing the Board's intent to use the Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments, as provided in Florida Statutes 197.3632.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the Resolution establishing the Board's intent to use the Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments, as provided in Florida Statutes 197.3632.

(Proof of Publication, Exhibit A, to be distributed under separate cover)
 
9. 5390   5:32 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance creating the Small Business Enterprise Program.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance creating Volume 1, Chapter 46, Article II, Division 3, Section 46-111 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances relating to the Small Business Enterprise Program.
 
10. 5386   5:33 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance relating to the Additional Homestead Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance of Escambia County, Florida, amending Volume I, Chapter 90, Article IV, Division 4, Sections 90-182 and 90-184, of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, relating to the additional Homestead Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens.
 
11. 5410   Committee of the Whole Recommendation

The Committee of the Whole (C/W), at the November 19, 2013, C/W Workshop, recommends that the Board approve the Visit Pensacola, Inc., Bylaws and organization (Item 4).
 
12.   Reports:
 
 
 
 
CLERK & COMPTROLLER'S REPORT
Backup Not Included With The Clerk's Report Is Available For Review In
The Office Of The Clerk To The Board
Escambia County Governmental Complex, Suite 130
 
  I.  Consent Agenda
 
1. 5411   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of Oath of Office for Health Facilities Authority Member

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Oath of Office for Escambia County Health Facilities Authority Member Linda T. Miragliotta, for a term commencing October 3, 2013, to August 21, 2017, as provided by Paula G. Drummond, Executive Director, Health Facilities Authority, and received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on November 18, 2013.
 
2. 5407   Recommendation Concerning Minutes and Reports Prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office

That the Board take the following action concerning Minutes and Reports prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office:

A. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held November 21, 2013;

B. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Agenda Work Session held November 21, 2013; and

C. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Committee of the Whole Workshop (C/W) held November 19, 2013 (BACKUP TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER).
 
 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
  I.   Public Hearing
 
1. 5306   Review of the Rezoning Case Heard by the Planning Board on November 4, 2013

That the Board take the following action concerning the Rezoning Case heard by the Planning Board on November 4, 2013. Proper notices were sent and the meetings were properly advertised and thus complying with all the required procedures.
  1. Ratify the scheduling and advertising the 5:45 p.m Public Hearing on December 5, 2013; and
  2. Review and either adopt, modify, or overturn the Planning Board’s recommendation for Rezoning Case Z-2013-20 or remand the case back to the Planning Board; and
  3. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Orders of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners for the Rezoning Case that was reviewed.
1. Case No.: Z-2013-20
Address: 12511 Lillian Hwy
Property Reference No.: 02-2S-32-6000-005-002
Property Size: 3.26 acres
From: R-4, Multiple-Family District, (cumulative) Medium High Density (18 du/acre)
To: R-6, Neighborhood Commercial and Residential District, (cumulative) High Density (25 du/acre)
FLU Category: MU-S, Mixed-Use Suburban
Commissioner District: 1
Requested by: Bobby Gene and Sally Lynn Reynolds
Planning Board Recommendation: Denial
Speakers: Bobby Gene Reynolds, Kara Oshana, Debra Warren, Betty, Catchot, Barbara Lenn, Lester Senft, Dorothy Oshana, James Degruccio, Tanya Degruccio
 
2. 5308   5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing for Consideration for Adopting an Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map

That the Board take the following action concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map:

A. Ratify the scheduling and advertising of the 5:45 p.m. Public Hearing on December 5, 2013; and

B. Adopt an Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map to include the Rezoning Case heard by the Planning Board on November 4, 2013, and approved during the previous agenda item, and to provide for severability, inclusion in the Code, and an effective date.

Proper notices were sent and the meetings were properly advertised and thus complying with all the required procedures.
 
3. 5292   5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning Deleting References to Repealed Provisions of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan from the LDC

That the Board take the following action concerning an Ordinance deleting references to repealed provision of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan from the Escambia County Land Development Code (LDC):

A. Ratify the scheduling and advertising of the 5:46 p.m Public Hearing on December 5, 2013; and

B. Review and adopt an Ordinance amending the Land Development Code, deleting references to repealed provisions of Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan.

At the November 4, 2013 Planning Board Meeting, the Board recommended approval.

Proper notices were sent and the meetings were properly advertised and thus complying with all the required procedures.
 
4. 5293   5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending LDC Article 7.04.01

That the Board take the following action concerning the review and adoption of an Ordinance amending LDC Article 7.04.01:

A. Ratify the scheduling and advertising of the 5:47 p.m. Public Hearing on December 5, 2013; and

B. Review and adopt an Ordinance amending Part III of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances (1999), Land Development Code (LDC), Article 7.04.01, to allow a maximum fence height of eight feet for side and rear yards in residential zoning districts.

At the November 4, 2013, Planning Board Meeting, the Board recommended approval.

Proper notices were sent and the meetings were properly advertised and thus complying with all the required procedures.
 
5. 5295   5:48 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Article 6.05.24.

That the Board take the following action concerning the review and adoption of an Ordinance amending LDC Article 6.05.24:

A. Ratify the scheduling and advertising of the December 5, 2013, 5:48 p.m Public Hearing; and

B. Review and adopt an Ordinance to amend the Escambia County Land Development Code (LDC), Article 6.05.24.A, to provide a one-acre minimum lot size for new subdivisions in V-1 zoning.

At the November 4, 2013 Planning Board Meeting, the Board recommended approval.

Proper notices were sent and the meetings were properly advertised and thus complying with all the required procedures.

This Hearing serves as the first of two required Public Hearings before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), as set forth in Section 2.08.04 (b) and F.S. 125.66(4)(b).
 
6. 5296   5:49 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing LDC Article 10

That the Board take the following action concerning the review and adoption of an Ordinance repealing and replacing LDC Article 10:

A. Ratify the scheduling and advertising of the 5:49 p.m. Public Hearing on December 5, 2013; and

B. Review and adopt an Ordinance to amend the Escambia County Land Development Code (LDC), Article 10, Floodplain Management, to repeal and replace Article 10, in its entirety, and to adopt a new Article 10, Floodplain Management.

At the November 4, 2013, Planning Board Meeting, the Board recommended approval.

Proper notices were sent and the meetings were properly advertised and thus complying with all the required procedures.
 
7. 5425   5:50 p.m. - A Public Hearing for Consideration Repealing and Replacing, in its Entirety, the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan: 2030

That the Board cancel the December 5, 2013, 5:50 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance repealing and replacing, in its entirety, the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan: 2030.
 
  II. Consent Agenda
 
1. 5206   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of Public Hearing

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

Thursday, January 2, 2014

A. 5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing to amend the Official Zoning Map to include the following Rezoning Cases to be heard by the Planning Board on December 2, 2013.


1. Case No.: Z-2013-21
Address: 6800 & 6806 Pine Forest Rd
Property Reference No.: 25-1S-31-4301-000-001
25-1S-31-4301-000-000
Property Size: 1.48 (+/-) acres
From: C-1, Retail Commercial District (cumulative) (25 du/acre)
To: C-2NA, General Commercial and Light Manufacturing District (cumulative)
Bars, Nightclubs, and Adult Entertainment are Prohibited Uses (25 du/acre)
FLU Category: MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
Commissioner District 1
Requested by: David Sapp, Owner
2. Case No.: PB- 2013-01
Address: Morgan Park, Pensacola Beach Blvd
Property Reference No.: 28-2S-26-0900-000-000
Property Size: .50 (+/-) acres
From: Con/Rec-PB, Conservation/Recreation
To: PR-PB, Preservation
FLU Category: Rec, Recreation
Commissioner District 4
Requested by: Paolo Ghio, Santa Rosa Island Authority
3. Case No.: Z-2013-22
Address: 2842 Nowak Dairy Rd
Property Reference No.: 36-1N-31-2000-000-000
Property Size: 12.31 (+/-) acres
From: VAG-2, Villages Agriculture Districts, Gross Density (one du/five acres)
To: VR-1, Villages Rural Residential Districts, Gross Density (one du/four acres)
FLU Category: MU-S, Mixed Use Suburban
Commissioner District: 5
Requested by: Sean and Elizabeth Vinaja, Owners
4. Case No.: Z-2013-23
Address: Airway Drive
Property Reference No.: 12-1S-30-2001-001-001
Property Size: 68.00 (+/-) acres
From: S-1, Outdoor Recreational District (noncumulative)
To: R-5, Urban Residential/Limited Office District, (cumulative) High Density
FLU Category: MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
Commissioner District: 3
Requested by: Wiley "Buddy" Page, Agent for Smart Living, LLC
5. Case No.: Z-2013-25
Address: 5580 Pensacola Blvd
Property Reference No.: 47-1S-30-1101-002-064
Property Size: 1.64 (+/-) acres
From: C-1, Retail Commercial District (cumulative)(25 du/acre)
To: C-2NA, C-2 General Commercial and Light Manufacturing District (cumulative)(25 du/acre)
FLU Category: C, Commercial
Commissioner District: 3
Requested by: James D. Kemp, Owner
6. Case No.: Z-2012-26
Address: Mobile Hwy
Property Reference No.: 39-1S-31-1302-000-001
Property Size: 4.51 (+/-) acres
From: C-1, Retail Commercial District (cumulative) and R-2, Single-Family District (cumulative), Low-Medium Density
To: R-3 One-Family and Two-Family District, (cumulative) Medium Density
FLU Category: MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
Commissioner District: 1
Requested by: Steven D. White, Agent for James and Lianna Nash, Owners
 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 5363   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling and Advertising of a Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Cantonment Redevelopment Plan - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board authorize the scheduling and advertising of a Public Hearing at 5:31 p.m., on Thursday, January 16, 2014, to consider adoption of the Cantonment Redevelopment Plan, as requested by the Community Redevelopment Agency.
 
2. 5366   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling and Advertising of a Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Cantonment Redevelopment Trust Fund Ordinance - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board authorize the scheduling and advertising of a Public Hearing at 5:32 p.m., on Thursday, January 16, 2014, to consider adoption of the Cantonment Redevelopment Trust Fund Ordinance, as requested by the Community Redevelopment Agency.
 
3. 5378   Recommendation Concerning Appointments/Reappointments to the Escambia County Extension Council - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning appointments/reappointments to the Escambia County Extension Council:

A. Appoint the following four individuals to a two-year term, effective retroactively December 1, 2013, through November 30, 2015:

ZONE NAME AND ADDRESS
1 Gary Purvis, 104 Briar Lake Road, Century, Florida 32535-3155
7 Christine Rodgers, 6840 Frank Reeder Road, Pensacola, Florida 32526-4157
9 Stephanie Croan, 870 Upham Court, Pensacola, Florida 32508-1016
11 Mary Patricia "Pat" Bush, 3525 Bayswater Drive, Pensacola, Florida 32514-8184

B. Reappoint the following two individuals to a two-year term, effective retroactively December 1, 2013, through November 30, 2015:

ZONE NAME AND ADDRESS
3 Vernon Hiebert, 4890 Lemon Road, Walnut Hill, Florida 32568-1631
5 Charles Woodward, 5516 Molino Road, Molino, Florida 32577-3036

C. Appoint the following individual to a one-year term, effective retroactively December 1, 2013, through November 30, 2014, to fill the unexpired term of Dorothy Brown, due to her resignation:

ZONE NAME AND ADDRESS
12 Barbara Holloway, 7060 Rampart Way, Pensacola, Florida 32505-3477

D. Request the County Administrator's Office to provide letters of appointments to incoming members and letters of appreciation to outgoing members.
 
4. 5403   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 Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Public Safety Department for property, which is described and listed on the Disposition Form, with reason for disposition stated. The listed items have been found to be of no further use to the County; thus, it is requested that they be auctioned as surplus or properly disposed of.
 
5. 5359   Recommendation Concerning the Requests for Disposition of Surplus Election Equipment for the Office of the Supervisor of Elections - David H. Stafford, Supervisor of Elections

That the Board approve the three Request for Disposition of Property Forms for the Supervisor of Elections Office, for Election's Equipment (Evid), which is listed on the Disposition Forms.
 
6. 5396   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Corrections Department - Gordon C. Pike, Corrections Department Director

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Corrections Department, Road Prison Division, for property which is described and listed on the Disposition 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 auctioned as surplus or properly disposed of.
 
7. 5400   Recommendation Concerning the North West Florida Domestic Security Task Force Data Share System Agency Usage Agreement - Gordon C. Pike, Corrections Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the North West Florida Domestic Security Task Force Data Share System Agency Usage Agreement:

A. Approve the Agreement with the North West Florida Domestic Security Task Force (NWFDSTF) Data Share System (DSS); and

B. Authorize the Department Director, Gordon C. Pike, to sign the Agreement.
 
8. 5401   Recommendation Concerning the Limited Waiver of the Escambia County Noise Abatement Ordinance for the New Year's Eve Fireworks Display at Pensacola Beach Pier - Donald R. Mayo, Interim Building Official

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 include the New Year's Eve fireworks display, sponsored by the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce, at the Pensacola Beach Pier, from 11:59 p.m., December 31, 2013, to 12:10 a.m., January 1, 2014.
 
9. 5408   Recommendation Concerning the 2014 Board of County Commissioners' Meeting/Committee of the Whole Meeting Schedule - George Touart, Interim County Administrator

That the Board approve the 2014 Board of County Commissioners’ Meeting/Committee of the Whole Meeting Schedule, as submitted.
 
10. 5371   Recommendation Concerning Appointments to the Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee - George Touart, Interim County Administrator

That the Board take the following action concerning the appointments to the Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee:

A. Confirm the appointment of Frank G. Cherry, to serve as the District 1 appointee, effective December 5, 2013, and running concurrently with Commissioner Wilson B. Robertson's term of office or at his discretion;

B. Confirm the appointment of Paul C. Vincent, to serve as the District 2 appointee, effective December 5, 2013, and running concurrently with Commissioner Gene M. Valentino's term of office or at his discretion;

C. Confirm the appointment of Carla McKinney Thompson, to serve as the District 3 appointee, effective December 5, 2013, and running concurrently with Commissioner Lumon J. May's term of office or at his discretion;

D. Confirm the appointment of Warren Hamilton Jernigan, to serve as the District 4 appointee, effective December 5, 2013, and running concurrently with Commissioner Grover C. Robinson, IV's term of office or at his discretion;

E. Confirm the appointment of Teresa H. Langham, to serve as the District 5 appointee, effective December 5, 2013, and running concurrently with Commissioner Steven L. Barry's term of office or at his discretion; and

F. Approve the appointment of James L. Henkel to serve as one of the two "at-large" appointees, for a four-year term, effective December 5, 2013, through November 20, 2017.

The second "at-large" appointee will be appointed at a future Board of County Commissioners' Meeting.
 
11. 5420   Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the Board of Adjustment - George Touart, Interim County Administrator

That the Board confirm the appointment of Paul White, Jr., to the Escambia County Board of Adjustment, to serve as one of Commissioner Gene M. Valentino's appointees, replacing Don F. Carlos, who resigned. The term of the appointment will be effective December 5, 2013, and will run concurrently with Commissioner Valentino's term of office or at his discretion.
 
12. 5421   Recommendation Concerning Appointments to the Escambia County Animal Services Advisory Committee - George Touart, Interim County Administrator

That the Board take the following action concerning appointments to the Escambia County Animal Services Advisory Committee:

A. Confirm the appointment of Mrs. Deane Halvorsen, replacing Mr. Paul White, Jr., who resigned, as Commissioner Gene M. Valentino's appointee to the Escambia County Animal Services Advisory Committee, with the term of appointment to be effective December 5, 2013, and to run concurrently with Commissioner Valentino's term of office or at his discretion; and

B. Confirm the appointment of Ms. Angel Lint, replacing Ms. Cheryl Isler, who resigned, as Commissioner Wilson B. Robertson's appointee to the Escambia County Animal Services Advisory Committee, with the term of appointment to be effective December 5, 2013, and to run concurrently with Commissioner Robertson's term of office or at his discretion.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 5317   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #039 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #039, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110) in the amount of $171,150, to recognize proceeds from the BP Promotional Fund Grant relating to the Gulf Tourism and Seafood Promotional Fund, and to appropriate these funds for ecotourism in conjunction with the Naturally EscaRosa Trail Project managed by Escambia County Extension Services.
 
2. 5343   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #043 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #043, Local Option Sales Tax III (352) to recognize $12,000,000 in loan proceeds and to appropriate these proceeds according to the Loan Agreement approved by the Board on November 7, 2013.
 
3. 5344   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #044 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #044, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110) in the amount of $87,921, to recognize proceeds from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and to appropriate these funds for Drug Court treatment services with the State's Court System in Escambia County.
 
4. 5404   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #051 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #051, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110) in the amount of $192,510, to recognize a decrease in the Domestic Security Grant, to recognize the Domestic Assistance Grant, and to appropriate these funds for wall barriers, fencing, and security cameras at the Public Safety Department.
 
5. 5406   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the State of Good Repair Grant Program (FL-04-0181-00) and Supplemental Budget Amendment #53 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the acceptance of the State of Good Repair Grant Program (FL-04-0181-00) and Supplemental Budget Amendment #53:

A. Accept the State of Good Repair Grant Program (FL-04-0181-00), in the amount of $1,053,401; and

B. Adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #53, FTA Capital Project Fund (320), in the amount of $1,053,401, recognizing proceeds from the State of Good Repair Grant Program and appropriating these funds for the replacement of 15 paratransit vehicles and the purchase and installation of 46 vehicle camera systems.
 
6. 5290   Recommendation Concerning Amendment #4 to the Agreement for Security Services for Various County Buildings - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board approve Amendment #4 to the Agreement for Security Services, PD 10-11-043, to increase the hourly billing rates, as noted below, for Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., Contract for Security Services for Various County Buildings, PD 10-11.043, with an effective date of January 1, 2014, and authorize the Chairman to execute the Amendment:

Standard Security Officers, Straight Time Billable Rate (Per Hour)
From: $10.85
To: $11.10

Standard Security Officers, Billable Overtime (Per Hour)
From: $16.28
To: $16.65
 
7. 5298   Recommendation Concerning the Letter of Agreement between Escambia County and the Agency for Health Care Administration on Behalf of Escambia Community Clinics - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Letter of Agreement with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA):

A. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Letter of Agreement between AHCA and Escambia County, in the amount of $91,734, allowing the County to participate in the Low Income Pool Program and providing matching dollars to the Escambia Community Clinics (ECC); and

B. Decrease the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 allocation to ECC by $91,734 and increase the allocation to AHCA by the same amount.
 
8. 5414   Recommendation Concerning the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement for the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning approval of the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement for the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc.:

A. Approve the Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., in the amount of $400,000, to be paid from the Economic Development Fund (102), Cost Center 360704, Account 58201;

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

C. Authorize the approval of the necessary Purchase Order.
 
9. 5405   Recommendation Concerning the Release of a County Lien on Real Property Located at 1732 Bainbridge Avenue - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board authorize release of the effect of a 1998 Fire Protection Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) on real property located at 1732 Bainbridge Avenue, Account Number 10-0299-000, Reference Number 35-2S-31-1000-011-040, in the amount of $241.20, recorded in Official Records Book 4318, at Page 1173, in Public Records of Escambia County, Florida.

Escambia County acquired this property through a governmental foreclosure in November 2005. This Lien was not included in that foreclosure. The Lien is in the amount of $211.20 plus a $30 recording fee from the Clerk of the Court, making the total amount $241.20.
 
10. 5373   Recommendation Concerning the Detroit Boulevard Safety Upgrades - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board award a lump sum Contract to Hatch Mott MacDonald, Florida, LLC, per the terms and conditions of PD 12-13.066, Detroit Boulevard Safety Upgrades, {Pine Forest Road (State Road 297) to Pensacola Boulevard (State Road 95/US29)}, in the amount of $171,769.91.

[Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #13EN2523]
 
11. 5189   Recommendation Concerning the Escambia County Sheriff's Office Central Booking and Detention Facility Flood Wall and Civil Remediation - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board award a Contract to Birkshire Johnstone, LLC, in the base bid amount of $478,000, plus Alternate One and Two, in the amount of $36,000, for a total Contract award amount of $514,000, for the Escambia County Sheriff's Office Central Booking and Detention Facility Flood Wall and Civil Remediation, PD 12-13.067, and authorize the Interim County Administrator to execute all related documents and Purchase Orders in excess of $50,000 for Owners' Direct Purchases.

[Funding: Fund 352, Lost III, Cost Center 540115, Object Code 56301, Project #13SH2253 - $400,000 and Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #12EN1763 - $114,000]
 
12. 5388   Recommendation Concerning the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management, Homeland Security Federally-Funded Subgrant Agreement, Contract Number 14-DS-C9-01-27-01-XXX - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Homeland Security Federally-Funded Subgrant Agreement, Contract Number 14-DS-C9-01-27-01-XXX, allocating Grant funding, in the amount of $387,466, through June 30, 2014:

A. Approve the FDEM Federally-Funded Subgrant Agreement, allocating funding that will be identified in Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects Fund, Cost Center to be determined, Revenue Account 334252;

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute this Subgrant Agreement; and

C. Authorize the Interim County Administrator to execute any Subgrant-related documents required to implement this Subgrant Agreement.
 
13. 5387   Recommendation Concerning the Replacement Federally-Funded Subgrant Agreement to be Utilized for Department of Homeland Security Related Training - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the replacement Federally-Funded Subgrant Agreement, Contract Number 14-DS-L5-01-27-01-XXX, CFDA Number 97.067:

A. Approve the replacement Federally-Funded Subgrant Agreement between the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management, and Escambia County Emergency Management, providing cost reimbursement funding to the Escambia County Division of Emergency Management, in the amount of $14,200, for Department of Homeland Security related training, for the period from the date of full Contract execution through May 31, 2015; and

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

[Funding: Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects Fund, Cost Center 330235]
 
14. 5379   Recommendation Concerning the Write-Off of Accounts Receivable Recorded in the Emergency Medical Service Fund as Uncollectible Bad Debts - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution authorizing the write-off of $1,317,044.94 in accounts receivable that have been recorded in the Emergency Medical Service Fund of Escambia County and have been determined to be uncollectible bad debts.
 
15. 5230   Recommendation Concerning Provision of Ambulance Services for a Portion of Northwest Escambia County, Florida - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board extend the Contract for Provision of Ambulance Services for a Portion of Northwest Escambia County, Florida, PD 09-10.011, for a 12-month period, effective January 21, 2014, to Atmore Ambulance, Inc., under the current terms and conditions.

[Funding: Fund 408, Emergency Medical Service Fund, Cost Center 330302, EMS Operations, Object Code 53401]
 
16. 5333   Recommendation Concerning the Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft Corporation - David Musselwhite, Information Technology Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning an Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft Corporation:

A. Approve the Microsoft Volume Licensing Agreement for three years, with yearly payments of $168,370.85, for a total value of $505,112.55, over the three years;

B. Authorize the County to piggyback off of the Florida State Contract 252-001-09-1 and award a Purchase Order, in the amount of $168,370.85, to SHI International Corp, as the authorized reseller for Microsoft Corporation; and

C. Authorize the Chairman to execute all documents related to the acceptance of the three-year Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft Corporation, without further action of the Board.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 270111, Information Technology Infrastructure - $168,370.85]
 
17. 5364   Recommendation Concerning a Supplement to EViD System Sale and License Agreement with VR Systems, Inc., for the Office of the Supervisor of Elections - David H. Stafford, Supervisor of Elections

That the Board take the following action concerning the purchase of additional EViD Compact Units, in the amount of $476,936, as well as credit for EViD trade-ins, on the Supplement to EViD System Sale and License Agreement, Addendum for Delivery #6, with VR Systems, Inc., for the Office of the Supervisor of Elections:

A. Find that "a single source" is available to the County from which to purchase compatible equipment that can fully integrate into the Voter Registration System currently used in Escambia County; and

B. Approve the Supplement to EViD System Sale and License Agreement.
 
18. 5395   Recommendation Concerning Purchase Orders in Excess of $50,000 with Independent Contractors for the Escambia County Jail - Gordon C. Pike, Corrections Department Director

That the Board approve the issuance of blanket and/or individual Purchase Orders in excess of $50,000, based upon previously awarded Contracts, Contractual Agreements, or annual requirements with Independent Contractors providing physician services in excess of $50,000, for the Escambia County Jail, as provided below:

Tammy Jernigan, ARNP $60,000
Iris Demarcus Tatom, ARNP $150,000
Chris W. Jones, D.M.D. $80,000
Lawrence Edward Mobley, M.D. $200,000

[Funding: General Fund, Fund 001, Medical, Cost Center 290402]
 
19. 5377   Recommendation Concerning an Interlocal Agreement for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Services - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County and State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Services Related to the Stormwater Element NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Program Requirements:

A. Approve the Interlocal Agreement; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Interlocal Agreement and any subsequent Agreement-related documents, including time extensions.

[Funding: Fund 101, Restricted Fund, Revenue Account 334332, FDOT - NPDES - $65,000; Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Account 369001 - $5,000; Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 211602 Engineering/Infrastructure - $5,000 to be budgeted; FDOT will reimburse Escambia County for the cost of the NPDES Permit Services, in the amount of $70,000 per year]
 
20. 5402   Recommendation Concerning the Special Needs Housing for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Agreement with ARC Gateway, Inc. - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the Special Needs Housing for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Agreement with ARC Gateway, Inc. (ARC), in compliance with targeting provisions stipulated in the 2014 State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program:

A. Approve an Agreement with ARC Gateway, Inc. (ARC), committing a maximum of $113,786 in SHIP Program funds to assist with rehabilitation of five ARC-owned group home facilities through which housing and supportive services are provided for approximately 30 persons with developmental disabilities; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Agreement and the Interim County Administrator to execute other Project-related documents, as may be required, to complete the Rehabilitation Project.

[Funding: Fund 120/SHIP, Cost Center 220444]
 
21. 5372   Recommendation Concerning Speed Reductions - Multiple Roadways - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the filing of traffic restrictions - speed reductions, per the requirements of Ordinance Number 2003-26, which authorizes the County Engineer to place restrictions on the movement of traffic on County roadways and streets:

A. Adopt the Resolution for the reduction in speed, from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour, for the following roadway segments:

1. Chesapeake Trail, from Yellowstone Pass to Yellowstone Pass;
2. Shay Trail, from Yellowstone Pass to end of roadway;
3. Yellowstone Pass, from South Highway 97 to Chesapeake Trail;
4. Coronet Drive, from East Olive Road to end of roadway;
5. Coronet Circle, from Coronet Drive to end of roadway;
6. Coronet Court, from Coronet Drive to end of roadway;
7. Coronet Place, from Coronet Drive to end of roadway;
8. Coronet Way, from Coronet Drive to end of roadway;
9. Coronet Lane, from Coronet Drive to end of roadway;
10. Cornwall Circle, from Coronet Drive to end of roadway;
11. Braenar Circle, from Coronet Drive to end of roadway;
12. Dartmoor Lane, from Coronet Drive to end of roadway;
13. Dartmoor Drive, from Dartmoor Lane to Winodee Road;
14. Dartmoor Circle, from Dartmoor Drive to end of roadway;
15. Dartmoor Court, from Dartmoor Drive to end of roadway;
16. Dartmoor Place, from Dartmoor Drive to end of roadway; and
17. Dartmoor Way, from Dartmoor Drive to end of roadway; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution.

[Funding: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 211201, Object Code 53401, for Sign Installations]
 
22. 5097   Recommendation Concerning the Joint Project Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Escambia County for Traffic Signal System Operations, Engineering, Planning, and Support - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Joint Project Agreement (JPA) between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Escambia County for Traffic Signal System Operations, Engineering, Planning, and Support:

A. Adopt the Resolution supporting the Joint Project Agreement and authorizing the Chairman to sign the Agreement;

B. Approve the Joint Project Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Escambia County for Traffic Signal System Operations, Engineering, Planning, and Support, Financial Project 412545-2-88-01;

C. Approve the position for a Traffic Signal System Operations Engineer; and

D. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Resolution, Joint Project Agreement, and all other required documents pertaining to this JPA, without further action of the Board.

[Florida Department of Transportation will reimburse Escambia County up to $300,000 annually for direct costs related to this Project]
 
23. 5354   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the Donation of a Drainage Easement from Big Lagoon Learning Center, Inc. - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning acceptance of the donation of a drainage easement (10 foot x 110 foot = 1,100 square feet) from Big Lagoon Learning Center, Inc., located at 5655 Bauer Road, for stormwater drainage improvements:

A. Accept the donation of a drainage easement (10 foot x 110 foot = 1,100 square feet) from Big Lagoon Learning Center, Inc., located at 5655 Bauer Road, for stormwater drainage improvements;

B. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps as the drainage easement is being donated for governmental use, which is for stormwater drainage, and the County benefits from the acceptance of this drainage easement, which enhances the safety and well-being of the citizens of Escambia County;

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

D. Authorize staff to prepare, and the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept the Drainage Easement as of the day of delivery of the Drainage Easement to the Chairman or Vice Chairman, and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to acknowledge the Board's acceptance at that time.

[Funding: Funds for incidental expenses associated with recording of documents are available in an Engineering Escrow Account accessed by the Escambia County Clerk's Office]
 
24. 5424   Recommendation Concerning Approval of Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and Pensacola Sports Association, Inc., as Fiscal Agent for Visit Pensacola, Inc. - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning approval of the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and Pensacola Sports Association, Inc., as Fiscal Agent for Visit Pensacola, Inc.:

A. Approve the Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement, in the amount of $3,338,614, to be paid from the 3rd Cent Tourist Promotion Fund 108, Cost Center 360101, Account 58201;

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

C. Authorize the execution of the necessary Purchase Order.
 
25. 5417   Recommendation Concerning the Memorandum of Agreement between Florida Department of Corrections and Escambia County - Gordon C. Pike, Corrections Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) by and between Florida Department of Corrections and Escambia County Parties, Agreement #A3270, for the purpose of establishing and maintaining support during an actual or anticipated emergency:

A. Approve the MOU; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the MOU.
 
  III. For Discussion
 
1. 5342   Recommendation Concerning the Selection of Finalists for the County Administrator Position - Thomas G. "Tom" Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board extend offers of interviews to the candidates that are short-listed for the position of County Administrator and appropriate funding for travel expenses incurred by the candidates based on the Board's Policy.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 110201, Object Code 54001]
 
2. 5380   Discussion Concerning the 2014 Legislative Wish List - George Touart, Interim County Administrator
 
3. 5422   Discussion Concerning a Lamar Advertising Billboard Located on County Property ("W" Street and Beverly/Brent Lane Corner) - George Touart, Interim County Administrator
 
4. 5361   Recommendation Concerning the Agreement to Provide Paratransit Transportation Services - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Agreement to Provide Paratransit Transportation Services:

A. Approve an extension to the Agreement to Provide Paratransit Transportation Services with Pensacola Bay Transportation Company, LLC, from January 1, 2014, through June 30, 2014;

B. Approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement to Provide Paratransit Transportation Services with Pensacola Bay Transportation Company, LLC; and

C. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Amendment;

OR

D. Allow the Agreement to Provide Paratransit Transportation Services with Pensacola Bay Transportation Company, LLC, to expire on December 31, 2013.

Pensacola Bay Transportation Company, LLC, provides transportation for disadvantaged clients under two types of agreements/programs.

One is the Paratransit Agreement, by which they provide ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) complimentary paratransit service to individuals with disabilities, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and State Service Plans. The routes used under this Agreement run parallel with present Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) fixed routes, which cease operations at 7:35 p.m. daily. If there is no fixed route already assigned by ECAT, then the ADA service is not provided (Century, Cantonment and Perdido, for example).

The other type of transportation provided by Pensacola Bay Transportation, LLC, serves Medicaid and Non-Sponsored clients. This transportation falls under the Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) Agreement.
 
 
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
  I.   For Action
 
1. 5374   Recommendation Concerning the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC)

That the Board take the following action concerning the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC):

A. Ratify the Construction Loan Agreement executed by Commissioner Gene M. Valentino; and

B. Amend the Board's action of November 7, 2013, to eliminate the need for (1) The Memorandum of Agreement, (2) The Ground Lease, (3) The Special Warranty Deed, and (4) The Closing Statement; and

C. Accept the attached documents:
1. Closing Statement
2. Promissory Note
3. Mortgage
4. Assignment of Rents
5. Security Agreement
 
2. 5394   Recommendation Concerning the Conveyance of a Quit-Claim Deed to the City of Pensacola to Release Any Interest Held by the County in the Visitors Information Center.

That the Board authorize the Chairman to execute and convey to the City of Pensacola a Quit-Claim Deed releasing any interest of the County in the Visitors Information Center currently occupied by the Pensacola Area Chamber of Commerce.
 
  II.  For Discussion
 
1. 5399   Discussion Concerning NOLFX - Alison Rogers, County Attorney
 
13.   Items added to the agenda.
 
14.   Announcements.
 
15.   Adjournment.
 

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