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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – January 24, 2019 – 9:00 a.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 Underhill.
 
3.   Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
 
4.   Are there any items to be added to the agenda?

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the agenda as prepared (or duly amended).
 
5.   Commissioners' Forum.
 
6. 15491   Recognition - Cardiac Arrest Save

Recommendation: That the Board recognize for the Official Record the following Public Safety first responders for their intervention during the cardiac arrest that Dr. Daniel Thomas suffered in his garage, near Innerarity Point, on January 7, 2015:

Engine 14 – Lieutenant TJ Smith
Firefighter/Paramedic Jacob Meligan
Firefighter Dale Dirks
EMS 366 – Paramedic Jody Nezovich
Emergency Medical Technician Marcus Murphy
Ladder 19 – Lieutenant Daniel Akerman
Firefighter Brian Kraatz
Firefighter Kyle Rogers
Firefighter Robert Suggs
Emergency Dispatcher Stephanie Kirkpatrick
 
7. 15469   Proclamation.

Recommendation: That the Board ratify the Proclamation dated January 10, 2019, recognizing January 20 - 26, 2019, as Escambia County School Choice Week and calling this observance to the attention of all of our citizens.
 
8. 15430   Retirement Proclamation.

Recommendation: That the Board ratify the retirement Proclamation, dated November 1, 2018, commending and congratulating Brunella A. Fogle, Storekeeper/Warehouse Supervisor, Emergency Medical Services Division, on 33 years of service.
 
9. 15379   Years of Service Recognition.

Recommendation: That the Board recognize, with a pin and certificate, Donald R. Knight, Custodial Manager, for his dedication in 25 years of service to Escambia County.
 
10.   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.
 
11. 15450   9:01 a.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance creating the Twenty One Oaks Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt, and authorize the Chairman to sign, the Ordinance creating the Twenty One Oaks Subdivision Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU), and all related documents, and make the following findings of fact:

A. Lots in the District are specially benefited since street lighting not only increases the market value of an individual Lot, but also increases safety in the District surrounding individual Lots and the ability of Lot owners to use their individual Lots after dark;

B. The benefit from improved street lighting varies according to the relative size of the affected Lots. Residential Lots benefit from improved street lighting uniformly because of the small variation in size throughout the District;

C. The non-ad valorem special assessments levied represent a fair and reasonable apportionment of the cost of the special benefit received by each Lot and do not represent a fair share of the cost of general governmental service provided to residents in the unincorporated areas of Escambia County; and

D. Lots which do not receive a special benefit have been and shall be excluded from the non-ad valorem special assessment for street lighting.
 
12. 15461   9:02 a.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #034, in the amount of $70,466,868, to recognize certain revenues and adjust fund balance estimates for the following funds: General Fund (001), Escambia County Restricted Fund (101), Economic Development Fund (102), Code Enforcement Fund (103), Mass Transit Fund (104), M&A State Fund (106), Tourist Promotion Fund (108), Other Grants & Projects Fund (110), Detention/Jail Commissary Fund (111), Disaster Recovery Fund (112), Library Fund (113), Misdemeanor Probation Fund (114), Article V Fund (115), Development Review Fees Fund (116), Perdido Key Beach Mouse Fund (117), Gulf Coast Restoration Fund (118), Law Enforcement Trust Fund (121), Escambia Affordable Housing Fund (124), CDBG Entitlement Fund (129), Handicapped Parking Fund (130), Family Mediation Fund (131), Fire Protection MSBU Fund (143), E-911 Operations Fund (145), HUD-CDBG Housing Rehab Fund (146), Community Redevelopment Fund (151), Bob Sikes Toll Bridge Fund (167), Transportation Trust Fund (175), MSBU Assessment Fund (177), Master Drainage Basin Fund (181), Series 2017 Project Fund (311), FTA Capital Project Fund (320), Solid Waste Fund (401), Building Inspections Fund (406), EMS Fund (408), Bay Center Fund (409), and the Internal Service Fund (501), and to appropriate these funds accordingly.
 
13. 15498   Committee of the Whole Recommendation.

Recommendation: That the Board approve the list of improvements and the funding sources, in relation to the Advanced Traffic Management System/Intelligent Transportation System Signalization Upgrades, as recommended by the Committee of the Whole (C/W) at the January 17, 2019, C/W Workshop (Item #8).
 
14.   Reports:
 
 
 
 
CLERK & COMPTROLLER'S REPORT
 
Backup Not Included With The Clerk's Report Is Available For Review In
The Office Of The Clerk To The Board
Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, Suite 110
 
  I.  Consent Agenda
 
1. 15386   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of TDT Collection Data for the October 2018 Returns Received in November 2018

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Collections Data for the October 2018 returns received in the month of November 2018, as prepared by the Finance Department of the Clerk and Comptroller's Office; this is the second month of collections for the Fiscal Year 2019; total collections for the month of October 2018 returns was $914,772.83; this is a 34.47% increase over the October 2017 returns; total collections year to date are 14.97% more than the comparable timeframe in Fiscal Year 2018.
 
2. 15467   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of TDT Collection Data for the November 2018 Returns Received in December 2018

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Collections Data for the November 2018 returns received in the month of December 2018, as prepared by the Finance Department of the Clerk and Comptroller's Office; this is the third month of collections for the Fiscal Year 2019; total collections for the month of November 2018 returns was $569,077.74; this is a 11.50% increase over the November 2017 returns; total collections year to date are 14.10% less than the comparable timeframe in Fiscal Year 2018.
 
3. 15375   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the November 30, 2018, Investment Report

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Investment Portfolio Summary Report for the month ended November 30, 2018, as required by Ordinance Number 95-13; on November 30, 2018, the portfolio market value was $319,168,943 and portfolio earnings totaled $533,726 for the month; the short-term portfolio yield 1.96%, which should be compared to the S&P Government Index Pool Index 30 Day benchmark of 2.23%; the long-term CORE portfolio achieved a yield of 2.85%, which should be compared to the Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year Treasury Index benchmark of 2.83%.
 
4. 15483   Recommendation Concerning a Document Provided for Filing with the Board's Minutes

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Modification to Subgrant Agreement between the Division of Emergency Management and Escambia County for Project Number 4177-09-R, executed by the Chairman on November 8, 2018, based on the Board's action of June 16, 2016, authorizing the Chairman to sign any subsequent grant-related documents, Agreements, and Program-related documents, subject to Legal review and sign-off.
 
5. 15466   Recommendation Concerning Minutes and Reports Prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office

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

A. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Agenda Work Session held January 10, 2019;

B. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Gary Sansing Public Forum held January 10, 2019; and

C. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held January 10, 2019.
 
 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
  I.  Action Item
 
1. 15493   Recommendation Concerning the Makenna Estates Final Plat

That the Board take the following action concerning recording of Makenna Estates (an 89-lot, residential subdivision), located in the Bellview Community, lying south of Saufley Field Road (County Road 296) and east off of East Fence Road, owned and developed by Makenna Development LLC. Prior to recording, the County Surveyor and the Clerk of the Circuit Court must sign the Final Plat, as set forth in Section 2-5.7 of the Escambia Land Development Code; also, prior to recording, the County Surveyor must sign the Final Plat, as set forth in Chapter 177.081 (1), Florida Statute:

A. Approve the Final Plat for recording;

B. Approve the street names “Makenna Drive” and “Midfielder Drive”;

C. Accept all public easements, pond, drainage improvements within public easements, as depicted upon the Final Plat, for permanent County maintenance; the cost of maintenance is to be funded through the establishment of a stormwater management Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) and;

D. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute a Two-Year Warranty Agreement without Surety, for Streets and Drainage improvements.
 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 15321   Recommendation Concerning the 2018 Department of Environmental Protection Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit Application and Affidavit for County-Owned Property at 603 West Romana Street - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to sign the 2018 Florida Department of Environmental Protection Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit Application and Affidavit for County-owned property at 603 West Romana Street.

[Funding Source: In the event of monetary gain, funds will be deposited in Fund 129, CDBG HUD Entitlement]
 
2. 15395   Recommendation Concerning an Amendment of the Agreement for Psychiatry Services, PD 17-18.003 - William R. Powell, Director of Corrections

That the Board take the following action concerning an Amendment to the Agreement for Psychiatry Services (PD 17-18.003), between Escambia County and Locum Tenens Holdings, LLC, which provides for psychiatric services for the Escambia County Corrections Department:

A. Approve the Amendment of Agreement for Psychiatry Services (PD 17-18.003), which amends the Agreement to reflect that the Contractor's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 58-2535469; and

B. Authorize Amy Lovoy, the Acting County Administrator, to execute the Amendment.

[Funding is available in Fund 001, General Fund, Inmate Medical Cost Center 290402]
 
3. 15408   Recommendation Concerning Authorization to Terminate the Case Management Software Agreement, PD 16-17.025 - William R. Powell, Director of Corrections

That the Board take the following action concerning the Case Management Software Agreement between Escambia County and Spirit Solutions, Inc., PD 16-17.025:

A. Authorize the termination of PD 16-17.025;

B. Authorize the Acting County Administrator to sign the notice of termination; and

C. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to pursue any available Legal remedies.
 
4. 15387   Recommendation Concerning a Lease Agreement between Escambia County and the Perdido Bay Tribe of the Southeastern Lower Muscogee Creek Indians, Inc. - J. Taylor “Chips” Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board take the following action concerning the Lease Agreement with the Perdido Bay Tribe of the Southeastern Lower Muscogee Creek Indians, Inc., for the continued operation of a Native American museum and cultural/educational center located on County property at 3300 Beloved Path:

A. Adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution authorizing the lease of real property located at 3300 Beloved Path (f/k/a 1610 Albany Avenue), to the Perdido Bay Tribe of Southeastern Lower Muscogee Creek Indians, Inc.; and

B. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Lease Agreement between Escambia County and the Perdido Bay Tribe of Southeastern Lower Muscogee Creek Indians, Inc., for real property located at 3300 Beloved Path (f/k/a 1610 Albany Avenue), Pensacola, Florida, for $1 per year, for five years with the option to be renewed by the Perdido Bay Tribe for an additional five-year term, provided the Perdido Bay Tribe gives the County written notice of its intent at least 30 days prior to expiration of the current term.
 
5. 15448   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Department of Natural Resources Management - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Department of Natural Resources Management, for property described and listed on the Disposition Form. The items have been found to be of no further usefulness, and it is requested that they be auctioned as surplus or disposed of properly.
 
6. 15414   Recommendation Concerning Request for Disposition of Property for the Office of the Supervisor of Elections - David H. Stafford, Supervisor of Elections

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Office of the Supervisor of Elections, for property which is noted on the provided Description List; the property is to be auctioned as surplus or disposed of properly.
 
7. 15378   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County - John J. Lanza, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAP, FHPS, Director and Health Officer - Florida Department of Health-Escambia

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County, declare surplus, and authorize the disposition of the asset shown in the list provided. The asset listed is a County asset held and utilized by the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County.
 
8. 15429   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing for the Hanna's Terrace Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing on February 7, 2019, at 5:32 p.m., to consider adoption of an Ordinance creating the Hanna's Terrace Street Lighting
Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU).
 
9. 15481   Recommendation Concerning the Escambia County Mass Transit Advisory Committee - Commissioner Doug Underhill, District 2

That the Board take the following action concerning the Escambia County Mass Transit Advisory Committee (MTAC):

A. Confirm the removal of Michael Bearden as one of the District 2 appointees to the MTAC, per the direction of Commissioner Underhill; and

B. Confirm Commissioner Doug Underhill's appointment of William "Bill" Fetke to the MTAC to serve as one of two District 2 appointees, effective January 24, 2019, for a term to run concurrently with his term of office or at his discretion.
 
10. 15496   Recommendation Concerning State Legislature Appropriations Request for the Countywide Bridge Program - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the State Legislature Appropriations Request for the Countywide Bridge Program:

A. Authorize staff to submit an appropriations request for both the State Senate and House of Representatives for the Countywide Bridge Program; and

B. Authorize the Acting County Administrator, or designee to sign the appropriation forms and any other documents related to the request for funds, subject to Legal review and sign-off, if applicable, and without further action of the Board.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 15363   Recommendation Concerning Pitney Bowes Digital Mailing System Lease Agreement, State of Florida, Term Contract No. 44102100-17-1 - William R. Powell, Director of Corrections

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Order Form required for the lease with Pitney Bowes, per State of Florida Contract No. 44102100-17-1, for the Pitney Bowes digital mailing system for the Escambia County Jail, for 60 months, at the monthly cost of $190.99.

[Funding Source: Fund 111, Detention/Jail Commissary; Cost Center 290406, Detention/Jail Commissary]
 
2. 15424   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of a Bureau of Justice Grant Award for Correctional Officer Bulletproof Vest Funding - William R. Powell, Director of Corrections

That the Board take the following action regarding the Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant Award for Correctional Officer Bulletproof Vest Funding:

A. Approve the acceptance of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant Award for Correctional Officer Bulletproof Vest Funding, totaling $7,769.55. This Award does require a 50% match that will be paid from existing department funds. The funding will be utilized to purchase approximately 30 bulletproof vests for the Transportation Unit of the Corrections Department, thereby providing potentially lifesaving vests to those officers required to provide transportation escort services to inmates for attendance at required appointments, court activities and facility transfers; and

B. Authorize the Corrections Department to electronically submit reimbursement requests on behalf of the Board through the Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant portal.

[Matching Funding: Fund 001, General Fund; Cost Center 290401]
 
3. 15420   Recommendation Concerning the Contract Extension for PD 16-17.008, Maintenance of County Parks and Boat Ramps - Michael Rhodes, Parks and Recreation Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Contract PD 16-17.008, Agreement for Maintenance of County Parks and Boat Ramps:

A. Approve the second 12-month Contract extension, effective February 9, 2019, to Keep Pensacola Beautiful, Inc.; and

B. Authorize the Chairman, or designee, to sign all related documents.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 350226, Parks Maintenance, $25,010; Fund 101, Restricted Fund, Cost Center 350236, Fishing Bridge, $11,083; Fund 118, Gulf Coast Restoration Fund, Cost Center 222001, NRDA Boat Ramp O&M, $9,521; and Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 350229, Parks Projects, $120,644]
 
4. 15439   Recommendation Concerning First Renewal of Lease Agreement between Escambia County and Escambia County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc., for County-Owned Property at 501 Church Street, Century, Florida - Robert E. Dye, Interim Director, Facilities Management

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the First Renewal of Lease Agreement between Escambia County and Escambia County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc. (Healthy Start), for property located at 501 Church Street, Century, Florida.
 
5. 15409   Recommendation Concerning Defense Infrastructure Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board take the following action concerning a Defense Infrastructure Grant Agreement #S0114 for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 between the State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunities and Escambia County:

A. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Defense Infrastructure Grant (DIG) Agreement #S0114 with the State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunities (DEO), in the amount of $375,532.21, to augment existing planning, engineering, and regulatory permitting funds for the Pensacola Bay Living Shorline Project at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola that has matching funding from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Council for this project; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign any subsequent Grant-related documents, including no-cost extensions, pending Legal review and approval, without further action from the Board.

Note: The County Attorney's Office has requested that the Board be made aware of the following language within the Agreement, Page 2, ¶F. 1. Which requires venue for any action arising out of or relating to the agreement in the appropriate state court in LEON COUNTY.

[Funding: Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects Fund, new Cost Center - A minimum match of 30% ($112,659.66) is required. Matching funds will be provided through FDEP Grant G0448 from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council ($217,000) that was approved by the Board on April 20, 2017]
 
6. 15410   Recommendation Concerning the Pensacola Pass Inlet Management Study Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board take the following action concerning the Pensacola Pass Inlet Management Study Grant Agreement (#19ES2) with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection:

A. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Pensacola Pass Inlet Management Study Grant Agreement #19ES2 with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), in the amount of $311,250; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign any subsequent Grant-related documents, including no-cost extensions, pending Legal review and approval, without further action from the Board.

Note: The County Attorney's Office has requested that the Board be made aware of the following language within the Agreement, Page 8 of 11, 23.d., which requires venue for any action arising out of or relating to the agreement in the appropriate state court in LEON COUNTY.

[Funding: Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects Fund, new Cost Center - A minimum match of 25% ($103,750) is required. Matching funds will be provided through LOST IV District 2 Discretionary, Fund 353, Cost Center 110102]
 
7. 15460   Recommendation Concerning Approval to Issue Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Purchase Orders Totaling $50,000 or Greater - Eric Kleinert, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board approve the issuance of two additional Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Purchase Orders and/or Blanket Purchase Orders from previously awarded or approved annual requirement Contracts or Contractual Agreements for the Human Resources Department:

Vendor/Contractor
Not-To-Exceed Amount Contract
A. The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
(Jan – Sep 2019)
Vendor # 425648
Long Term Disability
Cost Center 150113

$65,000 Bidding process completed by USI on behalf of the County. Contract approved on 09/06/2018 Board Meeting; effective 01/01/2019.
B. Humana Insurance Company
(Jan – Sep 2019)
Vendor # L21633
Vision Care Insurance
Cost Center 150114
Vision Care Coverage

$95,000 Bidding process completed by USI on behalf of the County. Contract approved on 09/06/2018 Board Meeting; effective 01/01/2019.

[Funding: Fund 501, Worker’s Compensation, Health and Life Funds]

 
8. 15459   Recommendation Concerning the Memorandum of Agreement between Escambia County and the Pensacola State College Foundation, Inc. - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board take the following action concerning the Memorandum of Agreement between Escambia County and the Pensacola State College Foundation, Inc.:

A. Approve the Memorandum of Agreement, to be paid from the Local Option Sales Tax III Fund, Fund 352, Cost Center 110267, in the amount of $250,000;

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

C. Authorize the approval of the necessary Purchase Order.
 
9. 15340   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #046 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #046, General Fund (001), in the amount of $69,531, to recognize the Sheriff's off-duty officer reimbursement, auto insurance reimbursements, and miscellaneous reimbursements/fees and to appropriate these funds back into the Sheriff's Administrative Budget to offset operational expenses.
 
10. 15348   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #051 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #051, Mass Transit Fund (104), in the amount of $26,122, to recognize proceeds from the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged for the Local Program Administrative Support Grant, and to appropriate these funds to pay West Florida Regional Planning Council, who is the planning agency in the service area.
 
11. 15412   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #059 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services Department

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #059, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110), in the amount of $100,000, to recognize proceeds from the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity, and to appropriate these funds for the Airfield Influence Planning Districts (AIPDs) Density Reduction. The purpose is to support local infrastructure projects deemed to have a positive impact on the military value of installations within the state. Funds are to be used for projects that benefit both the local community and the military installation. No matching funds are required.
 
12. 15431   Recommendation Concerning the Escambia County Summer Youth Employment Program - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services, Department Director

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve the program implementation and funding for the Escambia County Summer Youth Employment Program 2019 Cycle, based on 80 participants, in the amount of $288,780; and

B. Authorize the issuance of all related Purchase Orders associated with the 2019 Cycle.

[Funding source: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 130201]
 
13. 15464   Recommendation Concerning the 2018/2019 Community Development Block Grant Agreement with the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the 2018/2019 Community Development Block Grant Agreement with the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission:

A. Approve the Community Development Block Grant Agreement with the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission (HRC), in the amount of $6,617, to provide for fair housing and landlord-tenant services through March 2019, subject to Legal review and signoff; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Agreement and related documents required to implement the program.

THE AGREEMENT WILL BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER.

[Funding: Fund 129/2017 CDBG, Cost Center 370231 and 2018 CDBG, Cost Center 370232]
 
14. 15465   Recommendation Concerning an Amendment to the 2017 and 2018 HUD Annual Action Plans for the Community Development Block Grant Program - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning an Amendment to the 2017 and 2018 HUD Annual Action Plans Regarding the Community Development Block Grant Program:

A. Approve the Amendment to the 2017 Annual Action Plan Regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program creating a Tenant/Landlord Counseling public service activity, and reallocating $1,043 in funds from Fair Housing to the Tenant/Landlord activity; and

B. Approve the Amendment to the 2018 Annual Action Plan Regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program creating a Tenant/Landlord Counseling public service activity, and reallocating $39,000 in funds from Fair Housing to the Tenant/Landlord activity; and

C. Authorize the Acting County Administrator to sign the Amendment.

[Funding: Fund 129/2017 and 2018 CDBG, Cost Centers 370231 and 370232]
 
15. 15463   Recommendation Concerning the Agreement for Emergency Solutions Grant Program with Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, Inc. - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Agreement for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program with Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, Inc.:

A. Approve the Agreement for the Emergency Solutions Grant Program with Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, Inc., providing ESG support in the amount of $65,321, for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing financial assistance and case management services to ESG eligible clients in Escambia County; 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, HUD Emergency Solutions Grant, Cost Center 370293]
 
16. 15462   Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for Central Energy Plant - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the Acting County Administrator to sign the Agreement Relating to Central Energy Plant Maintenance Services for Escambia County Facilities between Escambia County and Engineered Cooling Services, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 17-18.089, Central Energy Plant Contract, in the amount of $136,770.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 310203, Object Code 54601 - $122,820; Fund 113, Library Fund, Cost Center 110502, Object Code 54601 - $13,920]
 
17. 15457   Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for Elevator Maintenance Services for Escambia County Facilities - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing.

That the Board approve and authorize the Acting County Administrator to sign the Agreement Relating to Elevator Maintenance Services for Escambia County Facilities between Escambia County and Otis Elevator Company, per the terms and conditions of PD 17-18.091, Elevator Maintenance - Various Locations, in the amount of $46,800.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Facility Maintenance, Cost Center 310203, Object Code 54601 - $43,260; Fund 113, Library Fund, Libraries, Cost Center 110502, Object Code 54601 - $1,920; Fund 352, Local Options Sales Tax III, Parks & Recreation Department, Cost Center 350229, Object Code 54601 - $1,620]
 
18. 15426   Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for Universal Access Plan for County Facilities and Parks Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the Acting County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County and Baskerville-Donovan, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 17-18.061, Universal Access Plan for County Facilities and Parks Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key, for a lump sum amount of $300,000.

[Funding: Fund 118, Gulf Coast Restoration, Cost Center 222020, Object Code 53101, Project RDC80048]
 
19. 15385   Recommendation Concerning a Speed Limit Reduction for Stefani Road, Cricket Ridge Drive, and Cricket Circle - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the filing of traffic restrictions - speed reduction - 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 establishing the speed limit for the reduction in speed on Stefani Road from West Ten Mile Road to West Roberts Road, from 45 miles per hour to 40 miles per hour, and on Stefani Road from West Nine and One Half Mile Road to West Ten Mile Road, from 40 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour;

B. Adopt the Resolution establishing the speed limit for the reduction in speed on Cricket Ridge Drive from East Kingsfield Road to East Kingsfield Road, from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour, and on Cricket Circle from Cricket Ridge Drive to the south end of the roadway from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour; and

C. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolutions.

[Funding: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 211201, Object Code 53401, for sign installations]

These roads are located in Commission District 5.
 
20. 15449   Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a Change Order to Chavers Construction, Inc., on the Stillbridge Lane Phase I Drainage Improvement Project - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Acting County Administrator to execute the following Change Order to Chavers Construction, Inc., for the Stillbridge Lane Phase I Drainage Improvement Project:

Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Type: Addition
Amount: $95,734.83
Vendor: Chavers Construction, Inc.
Project Name: Stillbridge Lane Phase I Drainage Improvement Project
Contract: PD 16-17.081 Paving and Drainage Agreement
PO#: 181431
CO#: 1
Original Contract Award: $235,184.32
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders Through this CO: $95,734.83
New Contract Amount: $330,919.15

This project is located in Commission District 4.

[Funding: Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost Center 210106, Object Code 56301, Project Number 19EN0504]
 
21. 15344   Recommendation Concerning the Florida Department of Transportation County Incentive Grant Program Application for State Road 297 (Pine Forest Road) Roadway Capacity Project - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP) Application for the State Road (SR) 297 (Pine Forest Road) Roadway Capacity Project:

A. Authorize staff to submit an Application for CIGP Funds to FDOT to request Grant funding for the SR 297 (Pine Forest Road) Capacity Project from Interstate 10 (I-10) to SR 10 (Nine Mile Road);

B. Authorize the Acting County Administrator or designee to sign the Application and any other documents related to the request for CIGP Funds, subject to Legal review and sign-off, if applicable, and without further action of the Board; and

C. Authorize the allocation, not to exceed $200,000, from Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) IV Transportation Fund, towards the Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Phase of the project in the Fiscal Year designated by FDOT.

This project is located in Commission District 3 and borders Commission Districts 1 and 5.

[Funding: Funding is programmed in Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost Center 210106, Object Code 56301, Project Number TBD. CIGP requires a 50/50 funding match. Staff recommends requesting CIGP funds for the PD&E phase totaling $400,000 ($200,000 local obligation). If awarded, and based upon the FDOT Fiscal Year that the project is programmed, FDOT and Escambia County would each fund $200,000 towards the project, by programming the local match to be allocated from the LOST IV Transportation Fund. If not awarded, funding will remain in LOST IV Transportation Fund]
 
22. 15343   Recommendation Concerning Florida Department of Transportation, Transportation Regional Incentive Program Application for the State Road 297 (Pine Forest Road) Widening Project - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) Application for the State Road (SR) 297 (Pine Forest Road) Widening Project:

A. Authorize staff to submit an Application for TRIP funds to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to request grant funding for the Pine Forest Road Widening Project;

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Application and any other documents related to the request for TRIP funds, subject to Legal review and sign-off, without further action of the Board, if applicable; and

C. Authorize the allocation, not to exceed $200,000, toward the Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Study for the Pine Forest Road Widening Project in the Fiscal Year designated by FDOT.

This project is located in Commission District 3 and borders Commission Districts 1 and 5.


[Funding: Funding is programmed in Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost Center 210106, Object Code 56301, Project Number TBD. TRIP requires a 50/50 funding match. Staff recommends requesting TRIP funds for the PD&E phase totaling $400,000 ($200,000 local obligation). If awarded, and based upon the FDOT Fiscal Year that the project is programmed, FDOT would fund $200,000 and Escambia County would fund $200,000 towards the project by programming the local match to be allocated from the LOST IV Transportation Fund. If not awarded, funding will remain in LOST IV Transportation Fund]
 
23. 14118   Recommendation Concerning the Locally Funded Agreement for State Road 10A (US 90) West Cervantes Street - Corridor Improvements Project (Project #443769-1-52-01) - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Locally Funded Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Escambia County, Florida, Project #443769-1-52-01, for State Road (SR) 10A (US 90) West Cervantes Street - Corridor Improvements Project:

A. Adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution authorizing the Locally Funded Agreement (LFA); and

B. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the LFA between Escambia County, Florida, and the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for SR 10A (US 90) West Cervantes Street - Corridor Improvements Project (Project #443769-1-52-01).

This project is located in Commission Districts 2 and 3.

[Funding: Local Options Sales Tax (LOST) IV, Fund 353, Cost Center 210106, Object Code 56301 - FY20 $1,000,000]
 
24. 15495   Recommendation Concerning the Florida Recreational Trails Program 2019-2020 Application - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Florida Recreational Trails Program 2019-2020 Application:

A. Authorize staff to submit an Application to request Grant funding for the Perdido Key Multi-Use Path; and

B. Authorize the Acting County Administrator or designee to sign the Application and any other documents related to the request for funds, subject to Legal review and sign-off, if applicable, and without further action of the Board.

This project is located in Commission District 2.

[Funding Source: Fund 353, Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) IV, Cost Center 210106, Object Code 56301, $2,246,000]
 
25. 15500   Recommendation Concerning the Letter of Agreement with Lakeview Center for Baker Act Services - Amy Lovoy, Acting County Administrator

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Letter of Agreement between Escambia County and Lakeview Center Inc., with an effective date of October 1, 2018, specifying Escambia County's portion of responsibility for inpatient services, inpatient physician services, and transportation costs for State-funded clients admitted for psychiatric care under the Baker Act.

[Funding Source: General Fund 001, Public Social Services Cost Center 370102 - approx. $550,000]
 
  III. For Discussion
 
1. 15345   Recommendation Concerning State Law Enforcement Trust Fund - Henrique Dias, Chief Financial Officer, Escambia County Sheriff's Office Finance Division

That the Board approve the following allocations of Law Enforcement Trust (LET) Funds per the requirements of F.S. 932.7055(5), for Outside Agency partners in Escambia County for Fiscal Year 2018/2019:,

A. Pensacola Chapter, Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, in the amount of $3,000;

B. West Florida High School Baseball Booster Club, in the amount of $400;

C. United Way of Escambia County, in the amount of $6,000;

D. American Heart Association, in the amount of $5,000;

E. Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers, in the amount of $15,000;

F. Chain Reaction, in the amount of $2,500;

G. Robinson Harris Academy of Music, Inc., in the amount of $1,000;

H. Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle, Inc., in the amount of $5,000; and

I. Pathways for Change, in the amount of $10,000.

Upon approval of these funding allocations, the Sheriff’s Office will process all appropriate paperwork and submit for payment from LET Funds to the Escambia Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.

[Funding Source: Fund 121, Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Cost Center 540103, Aids to Private Organizations 58201]
 
2. 15423   Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 5548 Glass Drive - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the acquisition of real property (0.92 acre, more or less) from Connie Shirah Hetherington, a/k/a Connie Pearl Shirah Hetherington:

A. Authorize the purchase of a parcel of real property located at 5548 Glass Drive (0.92 acre, more or less), from Connie Shirah Hetherington, a/k/a Connie Pearl Shirah Hetherington, for the purchase price of $47,000;

B. Approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase for the acquisition of a parcel of real property located at 5548 Glass Drive (0.92 acre, more or less); and

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

This parcel is located in District 1.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56101, Project #15EN3252 "Crescent Lake"]
 
3. 15396   Recommendation Concerning a Letter From the Santa Rosa Island Authority Board Regarding the Bob Sikes Bridge Toll Plaza - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board consider a request from the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) Board, regarding activation of a second dedicated SunPass Lane at the Bob Sikes Bridge Toll Plaza.

[Funding: Funding for the consultant services and subsequent roadway work is allocated in the Bob Sikes Bridge Toll Maintenance Fund (Fund 167, Cost Center 140302, Object Code 56301)]
 
 
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
  I.   For Action
 
1. 15425   Recommendation Concerning Approval of Proposed Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claims Brought by Peggy Spivey.

That the Board approve a proposed settlement in the sum of $93,042.00 payable to Peggy Spivey in exchange for a complete resolution of all claims for Workers' Compensation benefits. The County would be responsible for payment in full of the settlement.
 
2. 15472   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing to Consider Amending Chapter 10, Article I, Section 10-25 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances Relating to Pensacola Beach Dog Park.

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing on February 7, 2019 at 5:33 p.m. to consider amending Chapter 10, Article 1, Section 10-25 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances regarding the Pensacola Beach Dog Park extension of "Park East" by 100 feet to the east and 100 feet to the west. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider removing the sunsetting provision from the Ordinance.
 
3. 15504   Recommendation Concerning O.C. Phillips Road - William C. Brown and Jean N. Brown v. Escambia County (Case No. 2018 CA 001580).

That the Board take the following action concerning a portion of O.C. Phillips Road:

A. Authorize the conveyance of a quitclaim deed to William C. Brown and Jane M. Brown to confirm operation of the reverter clause contained in that deed between the parties recorded in Official Record Book 4702 at page 410 of the public records; and

B. Authorize acceptance of a quitclaim deed from William C. Brown and Jane M. Brown for an area lying twenty feet (20') on either side of the center-line of O.C. Phillips Road, as prepared by the County Surveyor; and

C. Adopt the Maintenance Claim Map prepared by the County Surveyor, Project No. 201800123, Map No. L-6040, for approximately 1.6 miles (8,448 feet) of O.C. Phillips Road lying west of Highway 97A, in Sections 22, 23 and 27, Township 4 North, Range 33 West, Escambia County, Florida, which delineates the extent of County maintenance, pursuant to Section 95.361, Florida Statutes; and

D. Authorize the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to execute the quitclaim deeds and direct the Engineering staff to record them at the County's expense in the public records in the order stated in this recommendation; and

E. Authorize the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to execute the Maintenance Claim Map upon recording of the deeds and direct the Engineering staff to record it at the County's expense in the public records.

[Funding: Funds for incidental expenses associated with the recording of documents are available in an Engineering Escrow Account accessed by the Escambia County Clerk's Office] . This project is located in Commission District 5.
 
  II.  For Discussion
 
1. 15507   Recommendation Concerning Pensacola Beach Lease Renewals

Pursuant the Board's direction from the Committee of the Whole on January 17, 2019, that the Board discuss Pensacola Beach Lease Renewals.
 
15.   Items added to the agenda.
 
16.   Announcements.
 
17.   Adjournment.
 

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