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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – March 6, 2014 – 5:30 p.m.
Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building – First Floor
 
             
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, 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. 5734   Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the following four Proclamations:

A. The Proclamation commending and congratulating David Farris on his selection as the “Employee of the Month” for March 2014;

B. The Proclamation, in recognition of the removal of the greatest number of non-native, invasive lionfish, congratulating Captain Andy Ross and Niuhi Dive Charters for removing 156 non-native, invasive lionfish from the Gulf of Mexico reefs;

C. The Proclamation commending the leaders and congregation of Macedonia Baptist Church of Pensacola, Florida, for their dedication to providing religious and civic service to the Pensacola community and congratulating the church on its 100th Anniversary; and

D. The Proclamation congratulating Tyler Day on his retirement and thanking him for his contribution to the artistic development of our community and for leading Ballet Pensacola to national recognition.

(THE PROCLAMATION FOR TYLER DAY WILL BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER.)
 
7.   Written Communication:
 
A. 5735   January 23, 2014, communication from Ann O. Mitchell, Sole Proprietor Jabulisa Properties, LLC, requesting the Board forgive the fines relative to a Code Enforcement Lien attached to property located at 8819 Burning Tree Road.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider lien relief request made by Ann O. Mitchell against property located at 8819 Burning Tree Road.

On June 18, 2009, 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, in accordance with the Board’s policy.

After reviewing the request for forgiveness of Liens, staff made the determination that the request does not 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.

The owner has no other recourse but to appeal before the Board under Written Communication.
 
B. 5689   January 24, 2014, communication from Michael D. Tidwell, Attorney At Law, representing R. Douglas Permenter, requesting the Board provide a partial lien relief for a Code Enforcement Lien attached to property located at 1700 Cedar Point Road.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider lien relief request made by Michael D. Tidwell against property located at 1700 Cedar Point Road.

On June 18, 2009, 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, in accordance with the Board’s policy.

After reviewing the request for forgiveness of Liens, staff made the determination that the request does not 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.

Mr. Tidwell has no other recourse but to appeal before the Board under Written Communication.
 
8.   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.
 
9.   Reports:
 
 
 
 
CLERK & COMPTROLLER'S REPORT
Backup Not Included With The Clerk's Report Is Available For Review In
The Office Of The Clerk To The Board
Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, Suite 130
 
  I.  Consent Agenda
 
1. 5751   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of January 2014 Investment Report

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Investment Portfolio Summary Report for the month ended January 31, 2014, as required by Ordinance Number 95-13; on January 31, 2014, the portfolio market value was $246,296,608 and portfolio earnings totaled $445,668 for the month and $1,015,599 year-to-date; the short term portfolio yield was 0.15%, which should be compared to the S&P Government Index Pool Index 30 Day benchmark of 0.02%; the long-term CORE portfolio achieved a total return of 0.44%, which should be compared to the Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year Treasury Index benchmark of 0.43%.
 
2. 5732   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of TDT Collections Data

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Collections Data for the December 2013 returns received in the month of January 2014, as prepared by the Finance Department of the Clerk of Court and Comptroller's Office: this is the fourth month of collections for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014; total collections for the December 2013 returns was $307,066.23; this is a 11.19% increase over the December 2012 returns; total collections year to date are .16% more than the comparable time frame in Fiscal Year 2012-2013.
 
3. 5724   Recommendation Concerning Disposition of Records

That the Board approve Records Disposition Document No. 554, for disposition of Board of County Commissioners' Records, Item 32a, Minutes: Official Meetings (Transcripts: Microfilmed on Rolls 492 through 494), for the period January 17, 2013, through May 29, 2013, in accordance with State Retention Schedule GS1, since the permanent records have been scanned and/or microfilmed.
 
4. 5773   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of Acceptance of Documents Provided by the Escambia County Health Facilities Authority

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the following documents provided to the Clerk to the Board's Office by Paula G. Drummond, Executive Director, Escambia County Health Facilities Authority:

A. The 2014 Meeting Schedule for the Escambia County Health Facilities Authority, as received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on February 20, 2014; and

B. A copy of the Escambia County Health Facilities Authority Pensacola, Florida, Financial Statements September 30, 2013 and 2012, as audited by Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants, and received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on February 21, 2014.
 
5. 5726   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 February 18, 2014;

B. Approve the Minutes of the Attorney-Client Session held February 18, 2014, at 4:00 p.m.;

C. Approve the Minutes of the Attorney-Client Session held February 18, 2014, at 3:30 p.m.;

D. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Agenda Work Session held February 18, 2014; and

E. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Committee of the Whole (C/W) Workshop held February 13, 2014.
 
 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
  I.   Public Hearing
 
1. 5729   Recommendation Concerning the Review of the Rezoning Cases heard by the Planning Board on February 4, 2014, January 9, 2012 and March 12, 2012

That the Board take the following action concerning the rezoning cases heard by the Planning Board on February 4, 2014, January 9, 2012 and March 12, 2012:
  1. Review and either adopt, modify, or overturn the Planning Board’s recommendations for Rezoning Cases Z-2014-01, Z-2014-02 and Z-2012-01 or remand the cases back to the Planning Board; and
  2. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Orders of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners for the rezoning cases that were reviewed.
1. Case No.: Z-2014-01
Address: 400 S Fairfield Dr
Property Reference No.: 20-2S-31-3101-000-003
Property Size: 0.36 (+/-) acres
From: R-1, Single-Family District, Low Density (4 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: Lisa Sharp, Agent for Hasham Yousef, Owner
Planning Board Recommendation: Approval
Speakers: Lisa Sharp, Howard Noel
2. Case No.: Z-2014-02
Address: 8400 Cove Ave
Property Reference: 10-1S-30-1101-090-006
Property Size: 1.26 (+/-) acres
From: R-3, One-Family and Two-Family District, (cumulative) Medium Density (10 du/acre)
To: R-5, Urban Residential/Limited Office District, (cumulative) High Density (20 du/acre)
FLU Category: MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
Commissioner District: 3
Requested by: Wiley C. "Buddy" Page, Agent for Amy Bloodsworth Mims, Owner
Planning Board Recommendation: Approval
Speakers: Buddy Page, Kathleen Robinson, Trisha Pohlmann
3. Case No.: Z-2012-01
Address: 9869 N Loop Rd
Property Reference: 13-3S-31-7101-000-001 and 14-3S-31-2101-000-000
Property Size: 43.4 (+/-) acres
From: R-R, Rural Residential District (cumulative) Low Density
To: AMU-2, Airfield Mixed Use-2 District (cumulative to AMU-1 only)
FLU Category: MU-S, Mixed-Use Suburban
Commissioner District: 2
Requested by: Jesse W. Rigby, Agent for James Hinson, Jr., Owner
Planning Board Recommendation: Denial
Speakers: Jesse W. Rigby, John Roberts, Jeff Sauer, Brenda Sauer, James Hinson, Kurt Burge
 
2. 5730   5:45 p.m. A Public Hearing for Consideration for Adopting an Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map

That the Board adopt an Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map to include the rezoning cases heard by the Planning Board on February 4, 2014, January 9, 2012 and March 12, 2012; and approved during the previous agenda item and to provide for severability, inclusion in the code, and an effective date.
 
  II. Consent Agenda
 
1. 5731   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of Public Hearings

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

April 3, 2014

A. 5:45 p.m.-A Public Hearing to amend the official Zoning Map to include the following Rezoning Cases heard by the Planning Board on March 4, 2014.

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: Jesse W. Rigby, Agent for Bobby Gene and Sally Lynn Reynolds, Owners
Case No.: Z-2014-03
Address: End of Stone Blvd
Property Reference No.: 14-1N-31-1001-011-002
Property Size: 14.67 (+/-) acres
From: ID-CP, Commerce Park, District (cumulative)
To: ID-2, General Industrial District (noncumulative)
FLU Category: MU-S, Mixed-Use Suburban
Commissioner District: 5
Requested by: Bill Newlon, Agent for Black Gold of Northwest Florida, LLC, Owner
Case No.: Z-2014-04
Address: 12501 Lillian Hwy
Property Reference No.: 02-2S-32-6000-002-002
Property Size: .77 (+/-) 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-U, Mixed-Use Urban
Commissioner District: 1
Requested by: Ronald D. Bailey, Trustee for Ronald D. Bailey Trust
Case No.: Z-2014-05
Address: 6841 Kemp Rd
Property Reference No.: 24-1S-30-1600-000-001
Property Size: 9.38 (+/-) acres
From: R-5, Urban Residential/Limited Office District, (cumulative) High Density (20 du/acre)
To: C-2, General Commercial and Light Manufacturing District (cumulative) (25 du/acre)
FLU Category: MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
Commissioner District: 3
Requested by: T. Heath Jenkins, Agent for Rodney Sutton, Owner

B. 5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing - LSA-2014-01 Stone Blvd

C. 5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing - SSA-2014-01 6841 Kemp Rd

D. 5:48 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan 2030
 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 5721   Recommendation Concerning the Federal Transit Administration Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Certifications and Assurances for Escambia County Area Transit - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Certifications and Assurances for Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT):

A. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the FTA Fiscal Year 2014 Certifications and Assurances for the Federal Transit Administration Assistance Programs;

B. Ratify the County Attorney's signature, dated February 11, 2014, as the Affirmation of Applicant's Attorney on the FTA Fiscal Year 2014 Certifications and Assurances for the Federal Transit Administration Assistance Programs; and

C. Authorize ECAT to file the Certifications and Assurances electronically, as required, using the Federal personal passwords of the Chairman and County Attorney.

In 1998, the FTA instituted the requirement that all Grant applications and Grant Management Reports be submitted electronically via the Transportation Electronic Award and Management (TEAM) System. Additionally, since 1996, the list of Certifications and Assurances must be filed electronically prior to the filing of the Grant application. These Certifications and Assurances provide a basis for all financial, administrative, and accounting Agreements between the FTA and the grantee. Under the current FTA Authorization Act, entitled Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), Escambia County will receive an approximate $3,000,000 apportionment in Fiscal Year 2014 Federal Funding for mass transit.

The Chairman and the County Attorney must obtain passwords and PIN codes by contacting Richelle Gosman, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), at (404) 865-5478 or by email at richelle.gosman@dot.gov.
 
2. 5737   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for Court Administration - Craig Van Brussel, Court Technology Officer

That the Board approve the request for Disposition of Property Form for the Court Administrator's Office, for property that has been listed and described in detail on the spreadsheet provided. The listed items have been determined to be of no further usefulness to the Court; thus, it is requested that they be auctioned as surplus or properly disposed of.
 
3. 5760   Recommendation Concerning a Resolution Supporting Additional Lionfish Control Efforts - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution supporting the development of additional lionfish control efforts and more effective lionfish control measures, and encouraging and requesting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Legislature, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, National Marine Fisheries Service, other state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and volunteer groups to support the development and implementation of lionfish removal and population control measures.
 
4. 5750   Recommendation Concerning the Assignment of Agreement PD 02-03.079, Professional Services as Governed by Florida Statute 287.055 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Assignment of Agreement providing for an administrative modification to PD 02-03.079, Professional Services as Governed by Florida Statute 287.055, between Escambia County, Florida, and Gallet & Associates, Inc., changing the name to Terracon Consultants, Inc.
 
5. 5777   Recommendation Concerning a Reappointment to the BID Inspections Fund Advisory Board - Donald R. Mayo, Interim Building Official

That the Board take the following action concerning the reappointment of Thomas Henry, to the BID (Building Inspections Department) Inspections Fund Advisory Board (IFAB):

A. Waive the Board's Policy, Section I, Part B 1. (D), Appointment Policy and Procedures; and

B. Reappoint, retroactively, Thomas Henry, Thomas Home Corporation, (Construction Industry Trade), for a second three-year term, effective October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2016.
 
6. 5780   Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee - Commissioner Steven L. Barry, District 5

That the Board confirm the appointment of Angela McMahan to the Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee, to serve as the District 5 appointee, replacing Teresa H. Langham, who resigned, effective March 6, 2014, and running concurrently with Commissioner Steven L. Barry's term of office, or at his discretion.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 5767   Recommendation Concerning the Second Amendment of Agreement Relating to Inmate Telephone Services for the Escambia County Jail - Gordon C. Pike, Corrections Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Second Amendment of Agreement Relating to Inmate Telephone Services between Escambia County, Florida, and Centurylink Public Communications, Inc., d/b/a Centurylink, for the Escambia County Jail:

A. Approve the Second Amendment of Agreement with Centurylink Public Communications, Inc., d/b/a Centurylink; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement.

[Funding: Fund 111, Jail Inmate Commissary Fund, Cost Center 290406]
 
2. 5733   Recommendation Concerning the 2013 Emergency Solutions Grant Agreement with The EscaRosa Coalition on the Homeless, Inc. - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning approval of the Agreement for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) 2013 Allocation Administration, Emergency Solutions Grant Program, with The EscaRosa Coalition on the Homeless, Inc. (ECOH):

A. Approve an Agreement between Escambia County and The EscaRosa Coalition on the Homeless, Inc., providing 2013 Emergency Solutions Grant support, in the amount of $3,074, for administering and coordinating the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and associated homeless continuum of care initiatives; and

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

[Funding: Fund 110, Other Grants & Projects Fund, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Cost Center 220561]
 
3. 5772   Recommendation Concerning a Grant Application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for a Public Boat Ramp on Perdido Bay - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning a Grant Application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for a public boat ramp on Perdido Bay:

A. Approve applying for a Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) Grant up to $150,000, with a 25% match not-to-exceed $50,000, to the FWC for the design, engineering, and permitting of a new public boat ramp on Perdido Bay, located in the 10800 Block of Lillian Highway;

B. Authorize the Office of Purchasing to solicit for a firm to provide design and engineering services, and to obtain environmental permits, subject to funding by Grant award and/or other sources; and

C. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Grant Application and any subsequent documents relating to the Grant Application without further Board action.

[Funding: Fund 110, Other Grants & Projects Fund, Cost Center 220807, Vessel Registration Fees, and/or Fund 352, "LOST III," Cost Center 220102, NESD Capital Projects]
 
4. 5634   Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Real Property Located on East Olive Road - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the acquisition of a parcel of real property (totaling approximately 1.49 acres), located on East Olive Road, from Teresa G. Barham:

A. Authorize the purchase of a parcel of real property located in the 2600 Block of East Olive Road (totaling approximately 1.49 acres), from Teresa G. Barham, for the appraised value of $100,000, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Contract for Sale and Purchase;

B. Approve and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to sign the Contract for Sale and Purchase for the acquisition of a parcel of real property located in the 2600 Block of East Olive Road (totaling approximately 1.49 acres); and

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

[Funding Source: Fund 352, "LOST III," Account No. 210109/56101/56301, Project No. 10EN0363]
 
5. 5680   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing to Consider the Vacation of Portions of Rawls Avenue and Orange Avenue and Alleyway, on the Board's Own Motion - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the scheduling of a Public Hearing to consider the vacation of portions of Rawls Avenue (approximately 0.16 acres) and Orange Avenue and alleyway (approximately 0.18 acres), on the Board's own motion:

A. Authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for April 3, 2014, at 5:31 p.m., to consider the vacation of portions of Rawls Avenue (approximately 0.16 acres) and Orange Avenue and alleyway (approximately 0.18 acres), on the Board's own motion; and

B. Authorize the expenditure of funds for all costs associated with this vacation.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, “LOST III,” Accounts 210107/56101/56301, Project No. 08EN0313]
 
6. 5762   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #103 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #103, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110) in the amount of $454,455, to recognize prior year funds from the Density Reduction Grant - Area "A" that was not rolled over into this year’s Budget, and to appropriate these funds into the correct Cost Center for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.
 
7. 5776   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #107 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #107, General Fund (001) in the amount of $4,515, to recognize reimbursements from the firing range, and to appropriate these funds back into the Sheriff's Budget for law enforcement activities in Escambia County.
 
8. 5764   Recommendation Concerning Commissary Services for the Road Prison - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board authorize the County to piggyback off of the County of Watauga, North Carolina, Service Agreement, in accordance with the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-44, Application; exemptions; and Section 46-64, Board approval, and award a Purchase Order, in the amount of $140,000, to Kimble's Food by Design, for commissary services at the Road Prison, PD 13-14.031, effective March 1, 2014, and renewable for one-year periods, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement.

[Funding: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 290205, Object Code 55201]
 
9. 5784   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of ADA Vehicles for Escambia County Area Transit - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board authorize the County to piggyback off of the State of Florida Department of Transportation Contract #TRIPS-11-CA-TP, 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, and award a Purchase Order for 13 Champion Cutaway Transit Vehicles for Escambia County Area Transit, in accordance with the specifications, in the amount of $839,007, to Creative Bus, Inc.

[Funding: Fund 320, FTA Capital Project Fund, Cost Center 320420, Object Code 56401]
 
10. 5761   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Vehicles for the Solid Waste Management Department - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board authorize the County to piggyback off of the Florida Sheriff's Association & Florida Association of Counties, Bid #13-11-0904, Specification #9, 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, and award a Purchase Order for two Ford F550 4x4 cab and chassis, in accordance with the specifications, to Duval Ford, LLC, d/b/a Duval Ford, in the amount of $111,310, for the Department of Solid Waste Management.

[Funding: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Cost Center 230314, Object Code 56401]
 
11. 5533   Recommendation Concerning an Agreement for Comprehensive Operations Analysis of Escambia County Area Transit PD 13-14.012 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement for Comprehensive Operations Analysis, PD 13-14.012, between Escambia County, Florida, and Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000, for a Comprehensive Operations Analysis of the routes, schedules, and amenities of Escambia County Area Transit.

[Funding: Fund 320, FTA Capital Projects Fund, Federal Grant, Grant #X804, Cost Center 320417, Object Code 53101]
 
  III. For Discussion
 
1. 5741   Discussion Concerning Community/Feral Cats - Commissioner Grover C. Robinson, IV, District 4
 
 
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
  I.   For Action
 
1. 5725   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing on March 18, 2014 at 2:01 p.m. to Consider Adoption of an Ordinance Extending the Temporary Moratorium Enacted by Ordinance No. 2013-30 for an Additional Six Months.

That the Board authorize scheduling a Public Hearing on March 18, 2014 at 2:01 p.m. to consider adoption of an ordinance extending the temporary moratorium enacted by Ordinance No. 2013-30 for an additional six months.
 
2. 5778   Recommendation Concerning a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Florida, and the Sheriff of Escambia County for the Escambia County Jail to Accept Bail Bond Agent Registrations on Behalf of the Sheriff.

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the MOU that will allow the Escambia County Jail to accept bail bond agent registrations on behalf of the Sheriff.
 
3. 5779   Recommendation Concerning Settlement of a Workers' Compensation Claim Involving Richard Teevan

That the Board approve a washout workers' compensation settlement for former Corrections Officer Richard Teevan in the amount of $60,000.00, inclusive of attorney's fees and costs. In exchange for this settlement amount, Mr. Teevan will execute a general release and waiver of future employment on behalf of Escambia County.
 
  II.  For Discussion
 
1. 5683   Recommendation Concerning the Department of Justice's Proposed Consent Agreement.

That the Board discuss the Department of Justice's proposed Consent Agreement related to operations at the Escambia County Jail.
 
  III. For Information
 
1. 5717   Recommendation Concerning Okaloosa County, et al. v. Department of Juvenile Justice (Case No. 1D13-0465).

That the Board accept the attached opinion from the First District Court of Appeal reversing the Final Order of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) which had reduced the credit of $811,728.80 given to Escambia County pursuant to the statutory cost-sharing arrangement between DJJ and Escambia County and reinstating the original credit.
 
10.   Items added to the agenda.
 
11.   Announcements.
 
12.   Adjournment.
 

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