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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – November 17, 2015 – 9:00 a.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 Barry.
 
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.   Rotation of Chairman and Vice Chairman.
 
7. 9380   Proclamation.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the Proclamation offering its sincere appreciation to the owners, drivers, and fans of Five Flags Speedway for making the Annual Snowball Derby a success and for bringing national recognition to Escambia County.
 
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. 9304   9:01 a.m. Public Hearing for consideration of the Petition to Vacate a Portion of an Unimproved Right-of-Way in the National Land Sales Company Subdivision.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the Petition to Vacate a Portion of an Unimproved Right-of-Way in the National Land Sales Company Subdivision (30 feet x 1,317.45 feet or 0.90 acres), as petitioned by The Busbee Limited Partnership and Murphy J. Jacob and Jan Jacob Graham, Trustees of the Murphy J. Jacob Revocable Trust Agreement dated April 18, 2006:

A. Approve the Petition to Vacate a portion of an unimproved right-of-way in the National Land Sales Company Subdivision (30 feet x 1,317.45 feet or 0.90 acres);

B. Accept the Hold/Harmless Agreement;

C. Adopt the Resolution to Vacate; and

D. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept the documents as of the day of delivery of the documents to the Chairman or Vice Chairman, and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute them at that time.
 
10. 9271   9:02 a.m. Public Hearing to consider adopting an Ordinance creating Volume I, Chapter 6, Article I, Sec. 6-4 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances relating to prohibiting the consumption of any alcoholic beverage or the possession of any alcoholic beverage in an open container on or upon public areas in the commercial district of Pensacola Beach.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action:

A. Ratify authorizing the scheduling of a public hearing to consider adopting an Ordinance creating Sec. 6-4 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances;

B. Adopt an Ordinance creating Sec. 6-4 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances relating to prohibiting the consumption of any alcoholic beverage or the possession of any alcoholic beverage in an open container on or upon public areas in the commercial district of Pensacola Beach to include either Option 1 or Option 2 as follows: Option 1) Sec. 6-4(6) Sunset Provision; or Option 2) Sec. 6-4(6) Annual Review.
 
11.   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. 9367   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 November 5, 2015; and

B. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held November 5, 2015.
 
 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
  I.   Public Hearing
 
1. 9306   9:05 a.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3, Article 5, Pensacola Beach Districts

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review an Ordinance amending the Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 3, Article 5, Sections 3-5.2 thru 3-5.9, "Site and building requirements," to modify site and building requirements for setbacks in the LDR-PB, MDR-PB, MDR/C-PB, HDR-PB, HDR/C-PB, GR-PB, REC/R-PB, and CH-PB Districts and modifying permitted use for “temporary structures” to require a limited use permit in the GR-PB, REC/R-PB, and CH-PB Districts.

This hearing serves as the first of two required public hearings before the BCC as set forth in Section 2-7.2(a) and F.S. 125.66(4)(b).
 
  II. Consent Agenda
 
1. 9265   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of Public Hearings

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

Thursday, December 10, 2015

A. 5:48 p.m. - A Public Hearing - SRIA Setback Ordinance (second of two public hearings)

B. 5:49 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Microbrewery Ordinance (first of two public hearings)

C. 5:50 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Zoning Consistency with FLU Ordinance
 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 9356   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Corrections Department - Michael A. Tidwell, Corrections Department Director

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Corrections Department, for the property which is described and listed on the Disposition Form, with reason for disposal stated.
 
2. 9294   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Pam Childers, Clerk of the Circuit Court

That the Board Approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Office of Pam Childers, the Clerk of Court and Comptroller, for property which is to be auctioned or disposed of properly, all which is described and listed on the Form with the Agency and reason stated.
 
3. 9309   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 described and listed on the Request Form, with reason for disposition stated.
 
4. 9342   Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, October 22, 2015 - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the October 22, 2015, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant.
 
5. 9288   Recommendation Concerning the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Homebuyer Program - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board modify the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Homebuyer Program (Program) to increase the amount of assistance to make the County or City Community Redevelopment Areas the targeted locations, to allow for any homebuyer making the property his/her principal residence to participate, and to restrict the property type to new construction only.
 
6. 9040   Recommendation Concerning the Approval of the Declaration of Restrictive Covenant for Property Located at the Escambia County Mahogany Mill Boat Ramp Facility - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the property located at the Escambia County Mahogany Mill Boat Ramp Facility:

A. Approve the Declaration of Restrictive Covenant for County-owned property located at the Escambia County Mahogany Mill Boat Ramp Facility, Pensacola, Florida; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign and execute all associated documents.
 
7. 9205   Recommendation Concerning Permission to Enter Property to Allow the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to Conduct Groundwater Sampling in an Existing Sampling Well on County-Owned Property at 2601 Massachusetts Avenue - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Permission to Enter Property for County-owned property located 2601 Massachusetts Avenue, Pensacola, Florida:

A. Approve the Permission to Enter Property to allow the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to conduct groundwater sampling in an existing sampling well on County-owned property located at 2601 Massachusetts Avenue; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign and execute all documents related to the project.
 
8. 9267   Recommendation Concerning the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization Interlocal Agreement - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization Interlocal Agreement:

A. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute the Interlocal Agreement for Creation of the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization;

B. Approve the updated Interlocal Agreement for Creation of the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization made and entered into on the 7th day of October 2015, by and between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT); Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT); Florida Counties of Escambia and Santa Rosa; Alabama County of Baldwin; the Cities of Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Milton in Florida and Orange Beach in Alabama; and Escambia County Area Transit; and

C. Authorize Mike Crittenden, General Manager, Escambia County Area Transit, to execute the Interlocal Agreement.

[There is no budgetary impact]
 
9. 9312   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing to Consider the Petition to Vacate a Portion of Hillview Drive - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board schedule a Public Hearing for December 10, 2015, at 5:32 p.m., to consider the Petition to Vacate a portion of Hillview Drive, (80 feet x 239.87 feet = 19,189.60 square feet or approximately 0.44 acres), as petitioned by ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, Inc.
 
10. 9331   Recommendation Concerning the Pensacola Winterfest Event - David W. Wheeler, CFM, Facilities Management Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Pensacola Winterfest Event:

A. Approve the Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Pensacola Winterfest, Inc., for the Winterfest Event occurring on November 22, 27-28 & December 5, 11, 18-21, 2015; and

B. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement and any related documents.
 
11. 9337   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a TEFRA Hearing for the Osceola County Housing Finance Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds - JoLinda Herring, Shareholder, Bryant Miller Olive P.A.

That the Board authorize the scheduling and advertising of a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Public Hearing for 5:33 p.m., on December 10, 2015, for consideration of authorizing the issuance by the Osceola County Housing Finance Authority (the “Issuer”) of not to exceed $44,000,000 in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) on behalf of Hallmark Development Services, LLC, or one of its affiliates (the “Borrower”). The Bonds will not be issued by the County nor obligate the credit of the County or pose any obligation or liability for the County.
 
12. 9338   Recommendation Concerning the Interlocal Agreement Relating to the Impoundment and Disposition of Livestock Running at Large - Donald R. Mayo, CBO, Building Services Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the Escambia County Sheriff's Office, The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for Escambia County, Florida, and Escambia County, Florida, relating to the impoundment and disposition of livestock running at large.
 
13. 9365   Recommendation Concerning the Board of County Commissioners’ Substance Abuse Policy - Thomas G. Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Board of County Commissioners’ Substance Abuse Policy, Section II, Part C.12:

A. Approve the following revisions:

1. In Section B. Scope, add Florida Statutes, Chapter 112.0455 to adhere to requirements of the Florida statutes;

2. In Section D.3.b., add that the employee will be placed on unpaid administrative leave pending the results of the laboratory test, and the employee may use their own accrued annual, compensatory, holiday or Paid Time Off (PTO) leave during this unpaid administrative leave;

3. In Section H.3. add that a confirmed positive test will result in termination of employment, and delete 3a-b,and 4-8; and;

4. Delete Section M;

B. Approve changes, such as verbiage cleanup, for clarity and conformity to current practices;

C. Adopt the revised Policy; and

D. Allow the Policy to become effective March 1, 2016, after approval to allow for an orderly transition and employee training on the new Policy.
 
14. 9375   Recommendation Concerning the Limited Waiver of the Escambia County Noise Abatement Ordinance for the Outdoor Event at the Downs Family Farms located at 12156 Havburg Drive, Pensacola, Escambia County, from 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 5, 2015, through 2:00 a.m., Sunday, December 6, 2015 - Donald R. Mayo, CBO, Building Services Department Director

That the Board consider the "Special Event Permit Application" for a limited waiver of the noise restrictions imposed by the Escambia County Noise Abatement Ordinance in regards to the outdoor event with music to be held at the Downs Family Farms, located at 12156 Havburg Drive, Pensacola, Escambia County, from 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 5, 2015, through 2:00 a.m., Sunday, December 6, 2015.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 9322   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #017 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #017, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110), in the amount of $220,158, to recognize proceeds from two Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants (JAG), and to appropriate these funds for the Escambia County Sheriff, "Crimes Involving Firearms" Projects.
 
2. 9330   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #018 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #018, Local Option Sales Tax Fund (352), in the amount of $1,045,000, to recognize proceeds from the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) in accordance with an Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County and the SRIA approved October 8, 2015, and to appropriate these funds for construction of a traffic calming zone on County Road (CR) 399 adjacent to the Portofino Condominiums on Pensacola Beach.
 
3. 9336   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #019 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #019, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110) in the amount of $12,880, to recognize additional proceeds from the BP Promotional Fund Grant to implement a marketing initiative to promote "Naturally EscaRosa".
 
4. 9347   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #020 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #020, General Fund (001) and Community Redevelopment Fund (151), a reduction in the amount of $25,915, to recognize an adjustment to the Escambia County Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts. This adds $60,168 to reserves for operating, reduces the County TIF Areas by $25,915, and reduces the allocation to the City TIF Areas by $34,253 based on the final certification of property values.
 
5. 9350   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #021 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #021, Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) Fund (352) in the amount of $47,493, to recognize a reimbursement from the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) per the Interlocal Cost Sharing Agreement, and appropriating funds for the Olive Road West utility relocations.
 
6. 9340   Recommendation Concerning the Surplus and Sale of Real Properties that Have Escheated to the County - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board take the following action concerning the surplus and sale of real properties, located at the following locations, that have escheated to the County:

A. Authorize the County Attorney to take such necessary actions to evict the occupants of these County-owned properties, if they are still occupying the premises;

B. Declare surplus the Board's real properties, as listed below, with the Property Appraiser's (PA) Value and District (Dist) noted:

Account#
Reference #
Address
2015 PA Value
Dist
02-1383-000
121S305409000008
300 Blk Washburn St.
$6,555.00
3
03-0407-000
221S305101001006
951 West Hope Drive
$10,336.00
3
03-0436-000
231S301201005017
1640 Lepley Road
$9,462.00
3
03-0819-000
231S304401000034
1321 Kramer Street
$7,600.00
3
04-2472-100
461S302001050012
113 Lenox Parkway
$19,381.00
3
05-1029-000
042S306001021017
103 East Anderson St.
$7,200.00
3
05-2845-000
092S301100002185
3623 North "R" Street
$5,130.00
3
05-4317-000
142S306000000014
1820 North 60th Avenue
$22,440.00
2
06-1780-000
172S301401040004
2807 North "P" Street
$5,900.00
3
06-2198-000
172S301600501050
1220 W. Maxwell Street
$7,838.00
3
06-2513-500
182S303101110007
741 W. Hernandez St.
$13,302.00
3
06-4226-000
332S304000050224
2910 West Desoto St.
$5,036.00
3
07-0461-040
342S300201012007
700 Blk North 48th St.
$5,380.00
2

C. Authorize the sale of each property to the bidder with the highest offer received at or above the minimum bid, which will be set at the current value assessed by the Property Appraiser, in accordance with Section 46.134 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances; and

D. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to prepare and the Chairman to sign all documents related to the sales.
 
7. 9344   Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of One Residential Rehab Grant Program Lien - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following November 17, 2015, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the cancellation of the Residential Rehab Grant Program Lien:

A. Approving the following cancellation of one Residential Rehab Grant Program Lien, as the Grant recipient has met his Grant requirements:

Property Owner Address Amount
Michael S. Kelly 312 Payne Road $3,727


B. Authorizing the Chairman to execute the Cancellation of Lien documents.
 
8. 9343   Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following November 17, 2015, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the seven Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements:

A. Approving the following seven Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements:

1. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Kimberly R. Cleveland Green, owner of residential property located at 266 North Cary's Lane, Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,324, representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370116, Object Code 58301, to install new windows;

2. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Joseph & Donna J. Baudendistel, owners of residential property located at 1315 Wisteria Avenue, Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $5,835, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370116, Object Code 58301, to install new central heating & air conditioning system;

3. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Joseph M. Baudendistel, owner of residential property located at 516 Syrcle Drive, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $5,605, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, for electrical rewiring;

4. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Daniel W. and Debra Hamby, owners of residential property located at 319 East Winthrop Avenue, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,550, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, to replace roof;

5. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Shirley J. Hudgins, owner of residential property located at 35 Patton Drive, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $5,253, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, to install new windows and electrical rewiring;

6. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Kevin M. and Patricia J. McCoy, owners of residential property located at 408 Labree Road, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,955, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, to replace roof; and

7. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and F.E. Miller and Betty M. Smith, owners of residential property located at 312 Sunset Avenue, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,050, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, for sanitary sewer connection; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement the Grant awards.
 
9. 9339   Recommendation Concerning the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Local Agency Program Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation and Escambia County, Florida, for the Quietwater Beach Ferry Landing Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Local Agency Program Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation and Escambia County, Florida, for the design of the Quietwater Beach Ferry Landing Project:

A. Approve the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Local Agency Program Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Escambia County, Florida, for the design of the Quietwater Beach Ferry Landing Project; and

B. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Chairman to sign the Local Agency Program Agreement.

[Funding Source: Fund 175, "Transportation Trust Fund"]
 
10. 9281   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Cameras for Escambia County Community Transportation Paratransit Vehicles - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board award a Purchase Order to Apollo Video Technology, in the amount of $122,653, to supply and install cameras on paratransit vehicles owned by Escambia County.

In January 2015, Escambia County issued an Invitation to Bid to supply and install security cameras on Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) vehicles. PD14-15.027 was awarded to Apollo Video Technology. (Bid Tab Attachment 1)

[Funding: Fund 320, FTA State of Good Repair Program, Cost Center 221227, Object Code 56408]
 
11. 9269   Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of a Drainage Easement on West Detroit Boulevard - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the acceptance of the donation of a Drainage Easement from Empire Truck Sales, LLC, located at 2241 Detroit Boulevard:

A. Accept the donation of a drainage easement, located at 2241 Detroit Boulevard, from Empire Truck Sales, LLC;

B. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps as the drainage easement is being donated for governmental use, which is for drainage improvements, and the County benefits from the acceptance of the 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, subject to Legal review and sign-off, 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]
 
12. 9326   Recommendation Concerning a Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Purchase Order in Excess of $50,000, for the Public Safety Department - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board approve the issuance of a Purchase Order in excess of $50,000, for the Public Safety Department to Sunbelt Fire, Inc., (Vendor Number 195886), in the amount of $150,000, for the purchase of parts and fire apparatus maintenance.

[Funding: Fund 143, Fire Protection Fund, Cost Center 330206, Object Code 54601, Repair and Maintenance]
 
13. 9355   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Four Vehicles for the Public Safety Department, Fire Services Division - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board authorize the County to utilize the State of Florida Term Contract #25100000-15-010, 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 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD vehicles, one 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 4WD, and one Chevy Silverado 2500 4WD, for the Fire Services Division, in accordance with the specifications VE 14-15.043, VE 14-15.044, and VE 14-15-045, in the amount of $140,288.95, to Garber Chevrolet Buick GMC Truck, Vendor #070423.

The Invitation to Bid VE 14-15.043, VE 14-15.044, and VE 14-15-045, Fire Service Department Vehicles Purchase was posted in the Pensacola News Journal on September 28, 2015. The Invitation to bid was open for 30 days, and closed with no bids having been received on October 28, 2015.

[Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 330228, Project Code 08FS0018, Account Code 56401]
 
14. 9321   Recommendation Concerning the Supplemental Promotional Fund Grant Agreement with Patrick Juneau Relating to the Naturally EscaRosa Trail Project (BP) - Keith T. Wilkins, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board take the following action concerning the Supplemental Promotional Fund Grant Agreement with Patrick Juneau, as Trustee of the Settlement Trust and as Claims Administrator of the Court Supervised Settlement Program:

A. Accept and approve the Supplemental Promotional Fund Grant Agreement with Patrick Juneau, as Trustee of the Settlement and as Claims Administrator of the Court Supervised Settlement Program, in the amount of $12,880, which is restricted in use for advertising and collateral materials relating to the Naturally EscaRosa Project (BP). The funds are being awarded for the period of August 1, 2015, to July 31, 2016; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Supplemental Promotional Fund Grant Agreement, and any documents related to the acceptance, execution, reporting, and Amendments to the Grant Agreement, pending Legal review and approval, without further action of the Board.

Please note in the Agreement, paragraph 9.6 (Dispute Resolution.), "Any and all claims, disputes and controversies arising under or relating to this Agreement that cannot be resolved by the Parties shall be determined solely in the Court, under Louisiana law without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. All Parties waive the right to a jury trial. In the Court’s discretion, the prevailing Party in any dispute arising from this Agreement may be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees." In addition, per the first sentence of paragraph 9.10 (Governing Law; Severability.), "This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of the State of Louisiana without reference to its conflict of laws principles."

[There is no budgetary commitment on behalf of the County. The Cost Center (221202) and Fund Account (110) were previously established upon receipt of the original BP Gulf Tourism and Seafood Promotional Fund Grant]
 
15. 9360   Recommendation Concerning the Notice of Award for Planning Assistance for the Development of the Multi-Year Implementation Plan Relating to RESTORE - Keith T. Wilkins, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board acknowledge and accept the Notice of Award (Grant No. RDCGR080002-01-00) for planning assistance for the development of the Multi-Year Implementation Plan (MYIP) relating to RESTORE (Resources, Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies) from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of the Fiscal Assistant Secretary/Office of Gulf Coast Restoration, in the amount of $415,850.11.

[Funding: Fund 102, Economic Development Fund]
 
16. 9353   Recommendation Concerning an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Pensacola for the Bayou Chico Restoration Project - Keith T. Wilkins, Department of Natural Resources Management Director

That the Board take the following action concerning an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Pensacola for the Bayou Chico Restoration Project:

A. Approve the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Pensacola and Escambia County, Florida, for the Bayou Chico Restoration Project; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Interlocal Agreement, and any related documents such as acceptance, execution, reporting, no-cost time extensions, and Amendments to the Interlocal Agreement, subject to Legal review and approval, without further action of the Board.

[Funding: Fund 118, Gulf Coast Restoration Fund, Cost Center 222002, NFWF #45910 Bayou Chico]
 
17. 9352   Recommendation Concerning Group Medical Insurance - Thomas G. Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Group Medical Insurance, PD 14-15.069:

A. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Audit Activities - Medical and Pharmacy document, Wellness Initiative Sponsorship document, Wellness/Pre-Implementation Audit Credit document, and the Stop Loss Proposal for Escambia County;

B. Approve, subject to Legal review and sign-off, the Authorization to Receive Stop Loss Policy Payments and the Application for Stop Loss Insurance; and

C. Authorize the County Administrator to sign, subject to Legal review and sign-off, the Authorization to Receive Stop Loss Policy Payments and the Application for Stop Loss Insurance.

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 140609, Object Code 54501]
 
18. 9357   Recommendation Concerning a Purchase Order in Excess of $50,000 for Fiscal Year 2014/2015 for the Human Resources Department - Thomas G. Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board, for the Fiscal Year 2015/2016, approve the issuance of an individual Purchase Order and/or Blanket Purchase Order in excess of $50,000, based upon a previously-awarded Contract, Contractual Agreement, or an annual requirement for the Human Resources Department as follows:
Contractor Not to Exceed Amount Contract Number
AON Consulting, Inc.
Vendor #420681
Consulting Fee
Cost Center 150108
Broker/Consulting Services		 $50,000 PD 15-15.020

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund]
 
19. 9329   Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Design Services for Thompson Road, Crary Road, and McNeal Road Dirt Road Paving and Drainage Improvements - Claudia Simmons, Office of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County and Thompson Engineering, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 14-15.079, Design Services for Thompson Road, Crary Road and McNeal Road Dirt Road Paving and Drainage Improvements, for a lump sum of $56,630 and optional services of $3,240, for a total of $59,870.

[Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project Number 14EN2905]
 
20. 9328   Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for 10 Mile Creek Restoration Project - Claudia Simmons, Office of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager

That the Board ratify the County Administrator's Signature on the Agreement and Purchase Order between Escambia County and J. Miller Construction, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 14-15.077, 10 Mile Creek Restoration Project for a lump sum of $1,672,498.20.

Thursday, April 9, 2015, the Board took action "concerning the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) Emergency Watershed Project (EWP) Program Project Agreement" and "authorized the County Administrator, the Chairman, or Vice Chairman to execute the appropriate document to award Design and Construction Documents for the NRCS projects".

[THE EXECUTED SIGNATURE PAGE OF THE AGREEMENT AND THE PURCHASE ORDER WILL BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER]

[Funding: Fund 112, Disaster Recovery Fund, Cost Center 330493, Object Code 54612/56301, Project Number ESDCE31]
 
21. 9273   Recommendation Concerning Awarding a Contract for Fireman's Bunker Gear - Claudia Simmons, Office of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager

That the Board award Contract PD 14-15.100, Fireman's Bunker Gear, to Fischer Scientific Company, LLC, and approve the Agreement for Fireman's Bunker Gear, PD 14-15.100, between Escambia County, Florida, and Fisher Scientific Company, LLC, in the amount of $150,000 annually, for a term of 36 months with two options for 12-month extensions.

The Office of Purchasing advertised the Solicitation on October 5, 2015. Five qualified vendors known to carry the personal protective equipment with Underwriters Laboratories Inc., (UL) or Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) certification were notified. One bid was received on October 20, 2015. Fisher Scientific Company, LLC, the only bidder was accepted for recommendation by the Public Safety Fire Rescue Department.

[Funding: Fund 143, Fire Protection Fund, Cost Center 330206, Object Code 55201 - $150,000 Annually - Fire Protection Fund 143]
 
22. 9374   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #024 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #024, General Fund (001), in the amount of $19,000, and Building Inspections Fund (406), in the amount of $93,575, to recognize anticipated revenues from implementing a $5 Construction Technology Fee on all permits issued from the Building Inspections Division and Development Services Department.
 
23. 9382   Recommendation Concerning Approval of the Final Payment to Dewberry Consultants, LLC, for Work Associated with the April 2014 Flood - Amy Lovoy, Assistant County Administrator

That the Board approve the final payment to Dewberry Consultants, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $168,532.75.

[Funding Source: Fund 112, Disaster Recovery Fund, Cost Center 330491]
 
24. 9354   Recommendation Concerning the Memorandum of Agreement Regarding the Operations and Maintenance of the Escambia Treating Company Superfund Site - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for property located at 3910 North Palafox Street:

A. Approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection regarding the Operations and Maintenance of the Escambia Treating Company (ETC) Superfund Site property located at 3910 North Palafox Street; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the MOA and all documents related to the acquisition of the ETC site, pending Legal review and sign-off.

[AGREEMENT TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER]

[Acceptance of these properties will require the County to perform regular operations and maintenance as per the attached Agreement in an estimated amount between $50,000 and $100,000 annually. If no other funding source can be identified for these costs, they will need to be budgeted in the General Fund]
 
  III. For Discussion
 
1. 9223   Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the Human Services Appropriations Committee - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

That the Board appoint one of the following nominees to the Human Services Appropriations Committee (HSAC) to serve a three-year term, effective November 17, 2015, through November 16, 2018, to replace Dr. Lusharon Wiley, whose appointment term has expired:

A. Ms. Megan N. Walters; or

B. Mr. Terrance Paul White.

No response was received after notice was published on August 14, 2015, and again on September 16, 2015, by General Alert on www.myescambia.com, informing the public that the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners was seeking residents interested in volunteering for appointment to the Human Services Appropriations Committee (HSAC).

Megan Walters was contacted by the District 5 Office to determine her interest in serving on the HSAC; Ms. Walters responded that she is interested in serving. Commissioner Underhill nominated Mr. White, who is also interested in serving on the Committee.
 
2. 9315   Discussion Concerning Contracting with Statecraft, LLC - Grover C. Robinson, IV, District 4 Commissioner

That the Board discuss contracting with Statecraft, LLC (William "Bill" Williams), to provide strategic development of RESTORE and additional tasks as assigned.

[Funding: Board's Non-Departmental Account, Fund 102, Economic Development Cost Center 360704, Object Code 53101]
 
3. 9325   Discussion Concerning Keep Pensacola Beautiful - Steven Barry, District 5 Commissioner
 
12.   Items added to the agenda.
 
13.   Announcements.
 
14.   Adjournment.
 

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