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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – February 16, 2017 – 5:30 p.m.
Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building – First Floor
 
             
1.   Call to Order.

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The Board of County Commissioners allows any person to speak regarding an item on the Agenda. The speaker is limited to three (3) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the Chairman, to allow sufficient time for all speakers. Speakers shall refrain from abusive or profane remarks, disruptive outbursts, protests, or other conduct which interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting. Upon completion of the Public comment period, discussion is limited to Board members and questions raised by the Board.
 
2.   Invocation – Commissioner May.
 
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.   Presentation - Plaque to Dennis McKinnon for his service as Commissioner Grover C. Robinson, IV's, appointee on the Escambia County Tourist Development Council, from February 3, 2005 – February 2, 2017.
 
7. 11733   Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning adoption/ratification of Proclamations:

A. Adopt the Proclamation expressing appreciation to Shelly Marshall for developing Escambia County’s RESTORE Program into one of the top-recognized programs in Florida and for her many contributions to the community;

B. Adopt the Proclamation commending Ms. Bentina C. Terry on her many accomplishments and her commitment to her community, congratulating Ms. Terry on her selection as Senior Vice President of the Metro Atlanta Region for Georgia Power, wishing her the best success in her endeavors, and looking forward to her future return to Escambia County; and

C. Ratify the Proclamation dated January 26, 2017, congratulating Reverend Clarence E. Salter, Jr., on his retirement after serving 49 years in the ministry and commending him for his dedication to his community and to his congregation.
 
8.   Written Communication:
 
A. 11655   Recommendation Concerning Environmental (Code) Enforcement MSBU Relief - 828 Tina Avenue.

Request from Mica Johnson asking relief on the MSBU attached to her 2016 tax bill for clean up conducted on her property located at 828 Tina Avenue.

That the Board review and consider relief request made by Mica Johnson against property located at 828 Tina Avenue in the form of an MSBU.
 
B. 11699   January 19, 2017, communication from Isaac T. Newlin requesting that he be allowed to pay the original Municipal Services Benefit Unit Special Assessment Lien, in the amount of $413.50, placed on the property he owns located at 900 Corto Drive, Pensacola Beach, Florida, and that all interest accrued against the Lien be waived.
 
C. 11681   January 24, 2017, e-mail communication from Mark Taylor requesting relief of an Environmental Code Enforcement Lien against property located at 12361 Ailanthus Drive.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider lien relief request made by Mark Taylor against property located at 12361 Ailanthus Drive.

On August 21, 2014, the Board amended the "Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens" Policy. Section III, H2. Staff was instructed to review all requests for forgiveness of Environmental (Code) Enforcement Liens to determine if the request met the criteria for forgiveness and allowing the County Administrator to act on the Board's behalf if set criteria are met.

After reviewing the request for forgiveness of Liens, staff made the determination that the request does fall within the criteria that would allow the County Administrator to act on the Board's behalf to grant or deny relief, in accordance with the Board's Policy, "Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens" Policy, Section III, H2.

County Administrator Jack Brown sent a denial letter to Mark Taylor on January 19, 2017.
 
9.   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.
 
10. 11719   5:31 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting the updated Brownsville Community Redevelopment Plan.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the updated Brownsville Community Redevelopment Plan, as requested by the Community Redevelopment Agency.
 
11. 11670   5:32 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance amending Chapter 86, Article V, of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, relating to Disclosure Regarding Abutting Roadways.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 86, Article V, Sections 86-161 through 86-170, of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances relating to Disclosure Regarding Abutting Roadways, adding a requirement that all infrastructure maintenance responsibilities in new subdivisions be disclosed by sellers prior to closing.
 
12. 11672   5:33 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 5,"Subdivision," Section 2-5.7, "Final Plats," of the Land Development Code.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 5, "Subdivision," Section 2-5.7, "Final Plats," of the Land Development Code establishing a requirement for an infrastructure maintenance real estate disclosure.
 
13. 11726   5:34 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance to amend Ordinance 2015-53, establishing an Economic Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Daily Convo, L.L.C.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance to amend Ordinance 2015-53, establishing an Economic Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Daily Convo, L.L.C.
 
14. 11750   Committee of the Whole Recommendation.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action, as recommended by the Committee of the Whole (C/W), at the February 9, 2017, C/W Workshop:

A. Allow up to $25,000 from the toll revenues on a-dollar-for-dollar match with whatever Gulf Breeze spends on landscaping between Highway 98 and the Bob Sikes Bridge; and

B. Take the following action concerning use of discretionary funds for a fundraiser for Kayla Crocker's Children (Funding: Fund 001, General, Commissioner's Discretionary Money, Cost Center 110101, Object Code 58201):

(1) Approve allocating $250 from Commissioner Jeffrey W. Bergosh's Discretionary Money, and $250 from Commissioner Steven L. Barry's Discretionary Money, to pay the rental fees associated with the use of the Escambia County Equestrian Center's covered arena and outdoor space on Saturday, March 18, 2017, for a Community Fundraising Event that will benefit Kayla Crocker's children;

(2) Confirm that the required paperwork including a Hold Harmless Agreement will be completed prior to the event;

(3) Waive the County's 10% fee that is normally collected from ticket sales for events held at the Escambia County Equestrian Center; and

(4) Approve the issuance of a Purchase Order for this event.
 
15.   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. 11721   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of TDT Collection Data for the December 2016 Returns Received in January 2017

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Collections Data for the December 2016 returns received in the month of January 2017, as prepared by the Finance Department of the Clerk and Comptroller's Office; this is the fourth month of collections for the Fiscal Year 2017; total collections for the month of December 2016 returns was $390,377.38; this is a 1.61% increase over the December 2015 returns; total collections year to date are 10.34% more than the comparable time frame in Fiscal Year 2016.
 
2. 11741   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of Documents Provided to the Clerk to the Board's Office

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the following documents provided to the Clerk to the Board's Office:

A. The Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission Financial Statements for Fiscal Year September 30, 2016 and 2015;

B. The Pensacola-Escambia County Promotion and Development Commission, Pensacola, Florida, Financial Statements for the year ended September 30, 2016; and

C. The Financial Statements and Supplementary Information for Fiscal Year September 30, 2016 and 2015, for the Santa Rosa Island Authority, a Component Unit of Escambia County, Florida.
 
3. 11694   Recommendation Concerning Minutes and Reports Prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office

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

A. Approve the Minutes of the Pensacola City Council and Escambia County Board of Commissioners Joint Session held January 30, 2017;

B. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Agenda Work Session held February 2, 2107; and

C. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held February 2, 2017.
 
 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
  I.  Action Item
 
1. 11524   Recommendation Concerning Final Plat Graystone Estates Permit FP#150300009
That the Board take the following action concerning recording of the Final Plat of Graystone Estates, Phase 1, (a 26-lot single family residential subdivision), located in the Farm Hill Community on Nowak Road and Upland Road. Owned and developed by Northern Gulf Nowak, 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 County Land Development Code. Also, prior to recording the County Surveyor must sign the Final Plat as set forth in Chapter 177.081 (1) Florida Statutes;

A. Approve the final plat for recording; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute a Two-Year Warranty Agreement Without Surety and a Drainage and Access Easement Deed.
 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 11685   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Office of Pam Childers - Pam Childers, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Office of Pam Childers, the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, for property which is to be auctioned or properly disposed of, all which is described and listed on the Form with the Agency and reason stated.
 
2. 11647   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County - John J. Lanza, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAP, Director - 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 assets shown in the list provided. The assets listed are County assets held and utilized by the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County.
 
3. 11697   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 Form; the property is to be auctioned as surplus or disposed of properly.
 
4. 11648   Recommendation Concerning Scheduling a Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2017 Proposed Grant Application for Mass Transit Projects - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for March 2, 2017, at 5:31 p.m., for the purpose of receiving comments from the public concerning the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 proposed Grant Application by Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) for Mass Transit Projects for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Funds for Operating and Capital expenses.

[Budgetary Impact - The Grant Application is for a total of $1,892,843. Operating Assistance (50% portion $1,419,632) requires a local 50/50 match of $1,419,632. Operating assistance will be reimbursed at 50% up to the allowed maximum of $1,419,632. The local match is included in the FY 2017 Budget.
Preventive maintenance, ADA Paratransit Service, and Safety and Security (80% portion $473,211) requires a 80/20 local match of $118,302.75, which will be covered by Florida Toll Revenue Credits]
 
5. 11691   Recommendation Concerning the Adoption of a Maintenance Map for Isaacs Lane - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the adoption of a Maintenance Map for Isaacs Lane – approximately 1,670 feet in length, lying north of Beulah Road, and being within Section 33, Township 1 North, Range 31 West:

A. Adopt a Maintenance Map, Engineering Department Map Number L-5086, for Isaacs Lane – approximately 1,670 feet in length, lying north of Beulah Road, and being within Section 33, Township 1 North, Range 31 West. The Map delineates the extent of County Maintenance to define County property in areas where the County maintains roads without having deeded right-of-way;

B. Approve said areas shown on the Map for continued maintenance, pursuant to Florida Statutes, Chapter 95.361; and

C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept the Map as of the day of delivery of the Map to the Chairman or Vice Chairman, and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Map for recording at that time.
 
6. 11656   Recommendation Concerning a Short-Term License Agreement with River Resources, LLC, for Temporary Use of County-Owned Property for Removal and Staging of Logs for a Logjams Project on the Perdido River - J. Taylor “Chips” Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board take the following action concerning a Short-Term License Agreement with River Resources, LLC, for temporary use of County-owned property for removal and staging of logs relating to the logjams project on the Perdido River:

A. Approve the Short-Term License Agreement with River Resources for temporary use of County-owned property for removal and staging of logs relating to the logjams project on the Perdido River; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement and other future Agreement-related documents including no-cost extensions, pending Legal review and approval, without further action from the Board.
 
7. 11708   Recommendation Concerning a Site Access Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection to Conduct an Environmental Assessment at 7200 Sparshott Drive - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board take the following action concerning the Site Access Agreement for the property located at 7200 Sparshott Drive:

A. Approve the Site Access Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection to allow the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), to locate contamination, determine contamination levels and, when necessary, remove and remediate contamination which may be performed by the FDEP and its contractor; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement and subsequent documents related to the project, subject to Legal review and sign-off.
 
8. 11730   Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the Escambia County Planning Board - Commissioner Lumon J. May, District 3

That the Board confirm Commissioner Lumon J. May's appointment of William D. Clay to the Escambia County Planning Board, to replace Alvin Wingate, effective February 16, 2017, to run concurrently with Commissioner May's term of office (November 2020) or at his discretion.
 
9. 11718   Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, January 19 , 2017 - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the January 19, 2017, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant.
 
10. 11638   Recommendation Concerning Change in Use for SHIP Program Funded Rental Development at 1835 Summit Boulevard - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Change in Use for State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Funded Rental Development at 1835 Summit Boulevard:

A. Review the information from ARC Gateway, Inc. (ARC) regarding the change of use of the property at 1835 Summit Boulevard which was rehabilitated utilizing 2014 SHIP funds; and

B. Authorize the County Administrator or Neighborhood Enterprise Division Manager to send a letter to ARC Gateway, Inc., consenting to the continued use of the property at 1835 Summit Boulevard to serve persons with developmental disabilities at or below 50% area median income in a transitional housing setting.
 
11. 11688   Recommendation Concerning Short-Listing of Firms for Design-Build Services for the New Escambia County Correctional Facility - Claudia Simmons, Office of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager

That the Board approve the following firms for short-listing and to move to Stage 2, Request for Proposal, receiving the Design Criteria on Monday, March 20, 2017.

Archer Western Construction/Allstate Construction Joint Venture
W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Company
Whitesell-Green/Caddell Joint Venture
 
12. 11740   Recommendation Concerning County Representation on the City Council's Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Task Force - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

That the Board take the following action regarding the County's Representation on the City Council's Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Task Force:

A. Approve Carrie Stevenson, Extension Agent III, to serve as the County's representative on the City Council's Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Task Force; and

B. Approve Matt Posner, RESTORE Coordinator, to serve as Alternate in case Carrie Stevenson cannot attend a meeting.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 11678   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #058 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #058, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110), in the amount of $45,000 to recognize additional grant proceeds from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for the Ex-Oriskany PCB Artificial Reef Monitoring Project. This will increase the grant from $45,000 to $90,000; increase the number of samples to be analyzed from 60 up to 120 fish; and extend the expiration date from December 31, 2017 to December 31, 2018.
 
2. 11701   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #068 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #068, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110), in the amount of $39,648, to recognize proceeds from the Florida Department of Health, and to appropriate these funds for the improvement and expansion of pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Escambia County.
 
3. 11711   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #069 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #069, Local Option Sales Tax III, (LOST) Fund (352), in the amount of $353,150, to recognize proceeds from a State of Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement, and to appropriate these funds for construction of sidewalks along Old Corry Field Road between Navy Boulevard (SR 30) and Jackson Street.
 
4. 11713   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #070 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #070, Mass Transit Fund (104) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Capital Projects Fund (320), in the amount of $1,022,884, to recognize the final apportionment for the 2015 FTA Grant FL90-877-00 received from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and to appropriate these funds to be used for ADA Paratransit service, preventive maintenance, purchase 3 replacement buses, purchase bus shelters and amenities, and other operating expenses associated with the Escambia County Area Transit System (ECAT). Funds are also to be used for a transit feasibility study for Orange Beach, Alabama. Florida toll revenue credits will be used as a soft match for the required $255,721.
 
5. 11714   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #071 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #071, Library Fund (113), in the amount of $6,496, to recognize Grant proceeds from the Panhandle Library Access Network, and to appropriate these funds to be used to purchase an Oculus Rift + Touch, a leading virtual reality device, to purchase a large format printer and three silhouette machines with startup supplies, and to fund travel for an employee to attend YALSA's Young Adult Services Symposium.
 
6. 11731   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #072 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #072, General Fund (001), in the amount of $103,769, to recognize the Sheriff's off-duty officer, insurance, and miscellaneous reimbursements/fees, and to appropriate these funds to offset operating expenses in the Sheriff's Budget associated with these programmatic costs.
 
7. 11695   Recommendation Concerning the Interlocal Agreement between the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Pensacola Relating to the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Funding of Pensacola-Escambia County Promotion and Development Commission - Amy Lovoy, Assistant County Administrator

That the Board take the following action regarding the Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County and the City of Pensacola:

A. Rescind the Board's action of October 6, 2016, approving the Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Pensacola Relating to the FY 2016-2017 Funding of Pensacola-Escambia County Promotion and Development Commission, the first quarterly draw in the amount of $137,500, to be paid from the Economic Development Fund (102), Cost Center 360704, for a one-year period, from October 1, 2016, through September 30, 2017; authorizing the Chairman to execute the Interlocal Agreement; and authorizing approval of the necessary Purchase Order;

B. Approve the Interlocal Agreement between the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Pensacola relating to the FY 2016-2017 Funding of the Pensacola-Escambia County Promotion and Development Commission (PEDC), in the amount of $550,000, to be paid from the Economic Development Fund (102), Cost Center 360704, for a one-year period from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017;

C. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Interlocal Agreement; and

D. Authorize the approval of the necessary Purchase Order.
 
8. 11559   Recommendation Concerning the Juvenile Justice Detention Center Lease at 1800 St. Mary Street - David W. Wheeler, CFM, Director, Facilities Management

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the State of Florida, Agreement for Modification, Bureau of Leasing, Department of Management Services Form 4040, for the extension of the Lease with the Department of Juvenile Justice, for the lease of 30,355 square feet located at the Theodore Bruno Juvenile Justice Center, 1800 St. Mary Street, Pensacola, Florida, , from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2027.

[Funding: Rent from this Lease will be deposited into the General Fund (001). Rent for the first year will be $324,566.35]
 
9. 11739   Recommendation Concerning the Interlocal Agreement with the Santa Rosa Island Authority Relating to Transportation Services on Pensacola Beach for 2017 - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Interlocal Agreement with the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) relating to transportation services on Pensacola Beach for 2017:

A. Approve the Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County and the SRIA Relating to Transportation Services on Pensacola Beach, via Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) trolleys, from March 3, 2017, through October 29, 2017, with the SRIA reimbursing the County for all operating costs; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Interlocal Agreement.

For the last several years, SRIA and ECAT have cooperatively arranged for trolley service on Pensacola Beach during the busy summer beach season. The trolley service route travels along Fort Pickens Road and Via De Luna Drive, allowing beach-goers, tourists, and locals an opportunity to visit more of the beach, and subsequently more of the beach businesses.

The trolley service also stops at the pavilion on Casino Beach, which serves as a drop location for ECAT “Beach Jumper” routes, bringing passengers from Pensacola to Pensacola Beach. The trolley service route runs seven days a week during the contract period.

[Funding: The SRIA will reimburse the County for all operating costs]
 
10. 11686   Recommendation Concerning the Bob Sikes Bridge Contracts - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board amend its action taken on December 8, 2016, CAR II-32A, approving the annual allocation in the amount of $180,000 for the Bob Sikes Bridge Time and Materials Maintenance Contract Agreement through September 30, 2016, to Transcore, LP, to correct, due to a scrivener's error, the date noted in item “A” of the Recommendation to September 30, 2017, rather than September 30, 2016.

This does not affect the Five year Time and Maintenance Contract 14-15.030 that was approved July 7, 2015.
 
11. 11674   Recommendation Concerning Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Agreement Number S0878 Amendment Number 1 for the Escambia County Innerarity Water and Sewer Upgrade Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Agreement Number S0878 Amendment Number 1, which includes the following changes:

Task 1 Design and Permitting is being changed from $78,000 to $45,000, which is based on actual expenses.

Task 2 Construction is being changed from $864,000 to $758,000, which is based on the completed design.

Task 3 Administration, Operation, and Repair of Water and Wastewater System is being changed from $40,200 to $180,000, which is based on historical charges by the City of Gulf Breeze and with the understanding that the City of Gulf Breeze will operate and maintain the system through June 2017.

None of the task descriptions have changed, and the total amount of the Grant remains unchanged at $1,000,000.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, "LOST III" Cost Center 110211, Object Code 56301, Project 16PF3502]
 
12. 11640   Recommendation Concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program Agreement for Construction of Drainage System Upgrades and Sidewalks Along Old Corry Field Road - 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 (LAP) Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation and Escambia County, Florida, for the construction of drainage system upgrades and sidewalks along Old Corry Field Road, between Navy Boulevard (State Road 30) and Jackson Street:

A. Approve the State of Florida Department of Transportation LAP Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation and Escambia County for the construction of drainage system upgrades and sidewalks along Old Corry Field Road, in the amount of $353,150, which will be reimbursed to the County; and

B. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Chairman to sign the LAP Agreement.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, "LOST III"]
 
13. 11705   Recommendation Concerning the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization Transportation Alternatives Program Project Applications for Escambia County, Florida - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the proposed State of Florida, Department of Transportation, District 3 Applications for multi-modal facilities:

A. Approve submittal of Applications for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds to design and construct the multi-modal facilities at the following locations:

1. Pensacola Beach Ferry Service Landing Site at Quietwater Beach;
2. Sidewalks along Dog Track Road (CR 297), from Blue Angel Parkway (SR 173) to US 98 (SR 30);
3. Sidewalks along Saufley Field Road (CR 296), from Mobile Highway (SR 10A) to Saufley Field Gate;
4. Sidewalks along Olive Road (CR 290), from Palafox Street (CR 95A) to Cody Lane;
5. Sidewalks along Olive Road (CR 290), from Cody Lane to Davis Highway (SR 291);
6. Multi-Use Path along Perdido Key Drive (SR 292), from the State Park Entrance to Theo Baars Bridge;
7. Sidewalks along South Chemstrand Road, from Johnson Avenue to Nine Mile Road (SR 10); and
8. Sidewalks along Nine and 1/2 Mile Road, from Pine Forest Road (SR 297) to Stefani Road (CR 489), and along Stefani Road from Nine Mile Road (SR 10) to the Escambia County Extension Office;

B. Adopt a Resolution in support of the Applications for the Transportation Alternatives Program Projects; and

C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to sign the Transportation Alternatives Program Projects Applications and the Resolution.

[Funding: No local funding match is required]
 
14. 11632   Recommendation Concerning the Memorandum of Agreement between Escambia County, Florida and the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce for Enterprise Florida Defense Grant Funding - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign, subject to Legal review and sign-off, the Memorandum of Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce DBA Greater Pensacola Chamber for Enterprise Florida Defense Grant Funding.

[Funding source: Tasks completed by the County will be completed on a cost reimbursement basis payable solely from FDSTF grant funding in an amount not to exceed $225,000]
 
15. 11710   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Hardware and Continued Data Monitoring of the Current Global Positioning System - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve the purchase of additional Global Positioning System (GPS) hardware units and data monitoring costs with Networkfleet, Inc., in the amount of $123,017. This amount would provide for the purchase of an additional 110 hardware units with data monitoring service and the continued monitoring service of the current Escambia County vehicles equipped with GPS units through September 30, 2017. This hardware purchase and monitoring service will utilize the existing General Services Administration (GSA) Contract # GS-07F-5559R.

[Funding Source: Fund 175, "Transportation Trust Fund," Cost Center 210405, Object Code 55201 and 53401]
 
16. 11732   Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a Purchase Order for the Sunset Bridge Lighting Project - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following February 16, 2017, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Issuance of a Purchase Order, in the amount of $50,600, to Ingram Signalization, Inc., to cover the cost of the installation of 4 Ancestra Specialty Street Lights and furnishing of anchor bolts and bolt patterns for the CR 292A Sunset Avenue Bayou Grande Bridge, Bridge No. 484245 (Project #430003-1-52-03), in Escambia County.

[Funding Source: Fund 151, CRA Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Cost Center 370114]
 
17. 11722   Recommendation Concerning Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following February 16, 2017, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements:

A. Approving the following two Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Funding and Lien Agreements:

1. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Du Thi Le & Tran Nhuong, owners of commercial property located at 1800 North Pace Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida, in the Englewood Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $10,000, representing an in-kind match through the Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED), 2013 CDBG Cost Center 370218, Object Code 58301, to install front awning;

2. The Agreements between the Escambia County CRA and The Greater Pensacola Junior Golf Association, Inc., owner of commercial property located at 3924 Navy Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,102, representing an in-kind match through the Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED), 2013 CDBG Cost Center 370218, Object Code 58301, to install a new fence; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.
 
18. 11723   Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the cancellation of the Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens:

A. Approving the following cancellations of four Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens, as the Grant recipients have met their one-year of compliance with the Residential Grant Program:
Property Owners Address Amount
Joseph and Donna J. Baudendistel 1315 Wisteria Avenue $5,835
Deloris Huff 915 Lucerne Avenue $2,790
Edmund J. Murphy and Sydney D. Murphy 200 Southeast Gilliland Road $2,875
Jane B. Williamson 7 Audusson Avenue $3,903


B. Authorizing the Chairman to execute the Cancellation of Lien documents.
 
19. 11720   Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements – Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following February 16, 2017, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements:

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

1. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Don T. Clark, Rosalind J. Clark, and Theta L. Fischer, owners of residential property located at 601 Southeast Baublits Drive, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,450, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, to install a new roof;

2. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Lizzie B. Richardson, Sharon D. Richardson, and Juana L. Richardson, owners of residential property located at 2801 West Jackson Street, Brownsville Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $6,000, representing an in-kind match through the Brownsville Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370113, Object Code 58301, to install a new roof;

3. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Eraena A. McKenzie and Irene M. Easterday, owners of residential property located at 2105 Grundy Street, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $5,525, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, to install a new roof and electrical rewiring;

4. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Irma D. Speed, owner of residential property located at 532 South 1st Street, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,825, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, to install a new roof;

5. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Martha Nelson, owner of residential property located at 226 Sunset Avenue, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $1,300, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, for sanitary sewer connection;

6. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Carolee A. Coleman, owner of residential property located at 1208 Wilson Avenue, Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,630, representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas 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.
 
20. 11706   Recommendation Concerning the Write-Off of Accounts Receivable Recorded in the Emergency Medical Service Fund as Uncollectible Bad Debts - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution authorizing the write-off of $2,241,362.56, in Accounts Receivable that have been recorded in the Emergency Medical Service Fund of Escambia County and have been determined to be uncollectible bad debts.

This Resolution allows an accounting transaction to be recorded and in no way should be construed to be a forgiveness of debt. This Resolution includes write-offs from Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Ambulance Billings for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2016-2017 for 4,811 accounts that have been through all phases of the billing and collection cycles, to include all primary and secondary insurance filing, private pay processing pre-collection letter(s), and/or referral to the secondary collection agency.
 
21. 11703   Recommendation Concerning Reallocation of Funds for Park Mowing - Michael E. Rhodes, Parks and Recreation Department Director

That the Board approve the reallocation of funds from the Capital Improvement Program - Park Development Project, in the amount of $468,000, to the Parks Mowing Project to fund contract services for mowing of neighborhood parks and grounds mowing and trimming of athletic parks for this Fiscal Year.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, "LOST III," Cost Center 350229]
 
22. 11689   Recommendation Concerning Amendment of Agreement for PD 15-16.050, County Road 292A Gulf Beach Highway Drainage Repair Project - Claudia Simmons, Office of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Amendment of Standard Road/Drainage Construction Contract between Escambia County, Florida, and Site and Utility, LLC, for PD 15-16.050, CR 292A Gulf Beach Highway Drainage Repair Project, approved September 1, 2016, as amended to acknowledge:

2. Exhibit K to the Agreement relating to Local Agency Construction Contract Requirements is hereby amended to include the following provision:

PREVAILING MINIMUM WAGE (Checklist Item # 26)
For this contract, payment of predetermined minimum wages applies. The U.S. Department of Labor Wage Rates applicable to this Contract is listed in Wage Rate Decision Number(s) FL208, as modified up through ten days prior to the opening of bids.

Obtain the applicable General Decision(s) (Wage Tables) through the United States Department of Labor website (www.wdol.gov) and ensure that employees receive the minimum wages applicable. Review the General Decisions for all classifications necessary to complete the project.

3. The parties hereby agree that all other provisions of the Agreement that are not in conflict with the provisions of this Amendment shall remain in full force and effect.

4. The effective date of this Amendment shall be on the date last executed by the parties.
 
23. 11631   Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Bristol Park Area of Eleven Mile Creek Stream Restoration and Flood Plain Expansion - Claudia Simmons, Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida and Mott MacDonald Florida, LLC, per the terms and conditions of PD 16-17.011, Bristol Park Area of Eleven Mile Creek Stream Restoration and Flood Plain Expansion, for Phase 1, Design, for a lump sum amount of $762,490 and Optional Services for $103,943, for a Phase 1 total of $866,433; and for a Phase 2 Design, not to exceed amount of Basic Services $717,391 and Optional Services for $251,468, for a Phase 2 total of $968,859; with a combined total of $1,835,292, contingent on funding for Phase 2.

[Funding for Phase 1: Fund 352, LOST III, HGMP Grant, Cost Center 210120, Object Code 56301, Project 16EN3595 - $492,513;
and Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project 15EN3205 - $373,920]
 
24. 11702   Recommendation Concerning Award for Collection Services for Public Safety EMS, PD 16-17.019 - Claudia Simmons, Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Collection Agency Services Agreement for collection services for Public Safety EMS, between Escambia County and the Uptain Group, Inc., d/b/a Medco Services, per the terms and conditions of PD 16-17.019, in the estimated annual amount of $45,000, for a term of 36 months, with an option to renew for two 12-month periods.

[Funding: Fund 408, Emergency Medical Services, Cost Center 330603, Object Code 53401, $45.000 Annually, Emergencies Medical Services]
 
25. 11680   Recommendation Concerning the Parks and Recreation Agreements Relating to Grounds Mowing and Trimming for Athletic Parks - Claudia Simmons, Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreements Relating to Grounds Keeping for County Athletic Parks - Zones 1 through 6, per PD 16-17.016, Parks and Recreation Department Grounds Mowing and Trimming, for the following six zones identified and contracted for separately, for a term of 12 months, with options to renew for 2 additional 12-month terms, at the estimated annual amounts noted for each. The Agreements are Unit Price Agreements based on a cost per mow per field in each zone:

A. Agreement for Zone 1 to Total Landscape Service, Inc., in the annual amount of $29,450;
B. Agreement for Zone 2 to Rhett James Landscaping, Inc., in the annual of amount of $63,990;
C. Agreement for Zone 3 to Emerald Coast Grass Company, LLC, in the annual amount of $36,172.50;
D. Agreement for Zone 4 to Coastal Landscaping and Maintenance, Inc., in the annual amount of $36,950;
E. Agreement for Zone 5 to Big Orange Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Escape Landscaping and Lawn Care, in the annual amount of $54,720; and
F. Agreement for Zone 6 to Gulf Coast Environmental Contractors, Inc., in the annual amount of $52,320.

[Funding: Fund 352, Lost III, Cost Center 350229, Object Code 53401, Project #08PR0078]


 
  III. For Discussion
 
1. 11570   Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Real Property Through the Defense Infrastructure Grant - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the acquisition of two parcels of real property through the Defense Infrastructure Grant (DIG):

A. Authorize the purchase of the following two parcels of real property;

Property Owner
 Parcel Reference
Number 		Area
 Purchase Price
Boll Real Estate, LLC 19-3S-31-4208-000-000 approx. 4.9 acres $26,000 (appraised value)
Charles S. Liberis, individually and as Trustee for Charles S. Liberis Land Trust II under a Trust Agreement dated December 21, 1977 18-3S-31-1101-000-000 approx. 8.955 acres $374,000 (average of two appraisals)


B. Approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase between Boll Real Estate, LLC, and Escambia County, for real property (approximately 4.9 acres) located off Turnbuckle Trail and Batten Boulevard;

C. Approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase between Charles S. Liberis, individually and as Trustee for Charles S. Liberis Land Trust II under a Trust Agreement dated December 21,1977, and Escambia County, for real property (approximately 8.955 acres) located at 840 Blue Angel Parkway; and

D. 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 these properties without further action of the Board.

[Funding: Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects, Cost Center 221006 Density Reduction PNS-NAS, Object Code 56101 - $25,251; Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects, Cost Center 221015 Density Reduction Area – “A” APZ, Object Code 56101 - $374,749]
 
2. 11743   Recommendation Concerning Mold Repair at Myrtle Grove Fire Station - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board provide direction to:

A. Pursue a Memorandum of Agreement with Myrtle Grove Fire Department Inc., and complete the remediation repairs, cleaning and remediation as described. Draft agreement is attached; or

B. Initiate the necessary procedures to construct a new fire station; or

C. Approve any combination of the above or other determined alternatives.
 
3. 11746   Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance - Todd Humble, Library Services Department Director

That the Board appoint one of the following applicants to the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance to fill the position of Dr. Rodney P. Guttmann, Ph.D., whose appointment expires 02/28/2017:

A. Colin Glenn Duncan; or

B. Dr. Carol B. Tanksley.

Escambia County's Community & Media Relations Office posted a General Alert on the County's website, from January 6, 2017, to January 20, 2017, to seek volunteers to be considered for an appointment to the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance (WFPLBG). The resumes of two individuals who are interested in serving on the WFPLBG were received.
 
4. 11748   Recommendation Concerning the Procedures for Addressing Applications for Opting Out of the Sector Plan - Horace Jones, Development Services Department Director

That the Board discuss the procedures for addressing applications for opting out of the Sector Plan and determine whether to proceed as follows:

A. Direct the Planning and Zoning staff to accept and process applications for opt-outs from the Sector Plan, and direct that the following criteria should be addressed by the applicant:

1. The standard map amendment criteria;
2. The Comprehensive Plan requirement for changes to an existing DSAP;
3. The parcel size in relation to the individual DSAP land use category and in relation to the overall Sector Plan;
4. The existing transportation infrastructure and any effect the proposal may have on the capacity of that infrastructure;
5. The existing zoning category and the compatibility with the surrounding DSAP land use designation; and
6. The consistency of any requested future land use designation with underlying zoning;

AND

B. Direct that during the processing of a Sector Plan opt-out request, to the extent possible, the staff analysis, the Planning Board and the Board shall consider whether the applicant lost development rights or was effectively down zoned as part of the Sector Plan adoption;

AND

C. Proceed with consideration of any Sector Plan opt-out requests that have been submitted and any submittal previously considered by the Planning Board may proceed to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration.
 
 
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
  I.   For Action
 
1. 11737   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a TEFRA Hearing for the Not Exceeding $9,000,000 Public Finance Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Peachtree Commons Apartments)

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 March 2, 2017, for consideration of authorizing the issuance by the Public Finance Authority (the "Issuer") of not exceeding $9,000,000 in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (the "Bonds") on behalf of JPC Charities, and/or one or more related and/or affiliated entities (collectively, 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.
 
2. 11735   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance creating the Innerarity Island Development Corporation Sewage System Improvements MSBU

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at 5:32 p.m. to consider an Ordinance creating the Innerarity Island Development Corporation Sewage System Improvements Municipal Service Benefit Unit.
 
3. 11757   Recommendation Concerning Approving the Retention of Attorney Erica Reed to Represent the County’s former Director of Community Affairs, Marilyn Wesley Regarding a Complaint File in the First Judicial Circuit Court

That the Board approve the retention of Attorney Erica Reed for an hourly rate of $250.00 to represent the County’s former Director of Community Affairs, Marilyn Wesley regarding a third amended complaint filed in the First Judicial Circuit Court.
 
  II.  For Discussion
 
1. 11749   Recommendation Concerning City of Pensacola, FL vs. the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, FL - DOAH Case No. 17-0627.

That the Board discuss the above-referenced case, City of Pensacola, FL vs. the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, FL - DOAH Case No. 17-0627.
 
16.   Items added to the agenda.
 
17.   Announcements.
 
18.   Adjournment.
 

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