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REPLACEMENT AGENDA

Board of County Commissioners

Special Meeting – November 19, 2018 – 9:00 a.m.

Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building – First Floor

Call to Order.

(PLEASE TURN YOUR CELL PHONE TO THE VIBRATE, SILENCE, OR OFF SETTING)

Did the Clerk’s Office receive the proofs of publication for the Public Hearing 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 establishing proof of publication for the Public Hearing on the agenda, and the Board of County Commissioners – Escambia County, Florida, Meeting Schedule.

Are there any items to be added to the agenda?

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the agenda as prepared (or duly amended).

Commissioners' Forum

Presentation of plaques to the following appointees appointed by Commissioner Grover Robinson, IV, to various Boards and Committees:

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Auby D. Smith - April 19, 2007 – November 19, 2018

ESCAMBIA COUNTY DISABILITY AWARENESS COMMITTEE
Paul Viksne - June 7, 2018 – November 19, 2018

ESCAMBIA MARINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
David Dodson - November 19, 2002 – November 19, 2018

9:01 a.m. Public Hearing concerning the review of an Ordinance amending the Land Development Code, Chapter 3, Zoning Regulations, Article 1, General Provisions, Article 2, Mainland Districts, Article 4, Perdido Key Districts, Article 5, Pensacola Beach Districts and Chapter 6, Definitions

Recommendation: That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review an Ordinance amending the Land Development Code (LDC) amending Chapter 3, Zoning Regulations, Article 1, General Provisions, amending Section 3-1.4(j) "Compassionate Use of Low-THC and Medical Cannabis" to authorize medical use of marijuana as outlined in Section 381.986, Florida Statues (2018), as amended, and Florida Administrative Code 64-4: as amended, as an allowed use within Escambia County; amending Article 2, Mainland Districts, Article 4, Perdido Key Districts, and Article 5, Pensacola Beach Districts, adding "Marijuana Dispensing Facilities" as a permitted use and amending Chapter 6, Definitions to define necessary terms related to marijuana dispensing facilities.

Recommendation Concerning the Limited Waiver of the Escambia County Noise Abatement Ordinance for the December 1st Fireworks Display from a Barge off Quietwater Beach - Tim Tolbert, Building Official/Department Director

That the Board review and approve the “Special Event Permit Application” for a limited waiver of the noise restrictions imposed by the Escambia County Noise Abatement Ordinance, allowing the number of sound decibels to exceed 70 dbA (sound level measurement when measured by a sound level meter at or within the property boundary of the receiving land use) for the Fireworks Event from a Barge on the Soundside of Quietwater Beach for the Soundside Merchants Association Lighted Boat Parade on December 1, 2018, from 7:30 p.m., to 8:00 p.m.

Recommendation Concerning Local Government Verification of Contribution Loan Forms for RFA 2018-116 SAIL Financing of Affordable Multifamily Developments with Bonds and Housing Credits - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Acting County Administrator to sign the Local Government Verification of Contribution Loan Forms for RFA 2018-116 SAIL Financing of Affordable Multifamily Developments with Bonds and Housing Credits for Summer Meadows, in the amount of $137,500 ($37,500 minimum contribution plus $100,000 special needs set-aside).

[Funding: Escambia County Housing Finance Authority; Fund 120, SHIP; and/or Fund 124, Affordable Housing]

Recommendation Concerning Local Government Area of Opportunity for RFA 2018-110 Housing Credit Financing for Affordable Housing Developments Located in Medium Counties - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Director

That the Board select Hampton Pines, Hayden Place Apartments, or New Life Estates, and approve and authorize the County Administrator or Assistant County Administrator to sign the Local Government Verification of Contribution Loan Form in support of the Local Government Area of Opportunity for RFA 2018-110 Housing Credit Financing for Affordable Housing Developments located in Medium Counties for the selected development.

[Funding: Escambia County Housing Finance Authority; Fund 120, SHIP; and/or Fund 124, Affordable Housing]

10.

Recommendation Concerning Public Official Bonds for Commissioner Elect Douglas B. Underhill and Commissioner Elect Robert D. Bender - Amy Lovoy, Acting County Administrator

That the Board approve the following Public Official Bonds through Fisher Brown, Inc., as bond agent, as outlined in Florida Statutes 137.04, and filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Office:

A. Commissioner Elect Douglas B. Underhill, District 2, $2,000, Old Republic Surety Company, Brookfield, Wisconsin, Bond Number W150209545, effective November 20, 2018, to November 21, 2022; and

B. Commissioner Elect Robert D. Bender, District 4, $2,000, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, Hartford, Connecticut, Bond Number 107005485, effective November 20, 2018, to November 21, 2022.

[Funds for the cost of these bonds are budgeted under Risk Management in Cost Center 140835/Account 54501]

11.

Recommendation Concerning the Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement for Winterfest of Pensacola, Inc. - Amy Lovoy, Acting County Administrator

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement with Winterfest of Pensacola, Inc., to use both plaza entrances into the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, located at 221 Palafox Place, and the main entrance and basement of the Escambia County Old Courthouse building, located at 223 Palafox Place, during the Pensacola Winterfest Event on the following dates: November 16-18, 23-25, and 30, 2018; and December 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, and 21-24, 2018. Winterfest shall remove all equipment and other personal property and restore the premises to the original condition on or before the close of business on Friday, January 4, 2019.

12.

Recommendation Concerning the Approval and Adoption of the 2019 Holiday Calendar - Amy Lovoy, Acting County Administrator

That the Board approve and adopt the 2019 Holiday Calendar, which includes one floating holiday that each employee can use as they desire.

13.

Recommendation Concerning the OLF8 Master Plan Request for Proposals - Horace Jones, Development Services Department Director

That the Board discuss the OLF8 Master Plan Request for Proposals.

14.

Recommendation Concerning the Escambia County Legislature Requests - 2019 - Joy Jones, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board discuss and prioritize the Escambia County Legislature Requests for 2019 and direct County staff to prepare and submit the House and Senate Appropriation Request Forms.

15.

Adjournment.