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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – December 5, 2019 – 5:30 p.m.
Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building – First Floor
 
             
1.   Call to Order.

Please turn your cell phone to the vibrate, silence, or off setting.

The Board of County Commissioners allows any person to speak regarding an item on the Agenda. The speaker is limited to three (3) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the Chairman, to allow sufficient time for all speakers. Speakers shall refrain from abusive or profane remarks, disruptive outbursts, protests, or other conduct which interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting. Upon completion of the Public comment period, discussion is limited to Board members and questions raised by the Board.
 
2.   Invocation – Commissioner Bergosh.
 
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 - Winterfest Holiday visit.
 
7. 17141   Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action:

A. Adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Ronald Hollingsworth, an Equipment Operator III in the Roads Division of the Public Works Department, on his selection as the "Employee of the Month" for December 2019;

B. Adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating the Pensacola Christian College Men's Soccer Team, the Eagles, for winning their second National Title in the past three years, and wishing them good luck in their future endeavors;

C. Ratify the Proclamation dated November 1, 2019, commending the contributions that Folds of Honor has made, and continues to make, on behalf of fallen and disabled armed forces members;

D. Ratify the Proclamation dated November 7, 2019, proclaiming November 15, 2019, as HER Foundation Day; and

E. Ratify the Proclamation dated November 13, 2019, proclaiming November 16 - 24, 2019 as "National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week".
 
8.   Written Communication
 
A. 17174   October 21, 2019, communication from Beatrice Boykn Benjamin requesting lien relief for the property located at 2200 West Moreno Street.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider the lien relief request made by Beatrice Boykn Benjamin, owner of the property located at 2200 West Moreno Street.

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 Special Magistrate 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 not fall within the criteria that would allow the County Administrator to act on the Board's behalf and grant relief, in accordance with the Board's Policy, "Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens" Policy, Section III, H2.

NON-ADA COMPLIANT DOCUMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER:
  • 2200 West Moreno Street Documentation
  • Escambia County Property Appraiser Information for 2200 West Moreno St
 
B. 17168   October 23, 2019, communication from Kristopher Fernandez, representative for Bay to Gulf Holdings, LLC, requesting lien relief for property located at 9925 Beulah Road.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider the lien relief request made by Kristopher Fernandez against 9925 Beulah Road.

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 their 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 did fall within the criteria that would allow the County Administrator to act on the Board's behalf and grant relief, in accordance with the Board's Policy, "Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens" Policy, Section III, H2.

County Administrator Janice Gilley did provide relief to Bay to Gulf Holdings, LLC waiving all but $5,000 of the $62,950 lien amount. Bay to Gulf Holdings LLC, refused that offer and made a request to appear before the Board to request full release.

NON-ADA COMPLIANT DOCUMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER:
  • 9925 Beulah Road Documentation
  • Escambia County Property Appraiser Information for 9925 Beulah Rd
 
C. 17173   Undated communication from Marlina S. Davis regarding property located at 8142 Heirloom Drive.
 
D. 17226   Undated Communication from Gregory S. English requesting Environmental (Code) Enforcement Lien Relief from property located at 480 Jacobi Road.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider the lien relief request made by Mr. Gregory English regarding 480 Jacobi Road. Mr. English is currently the owner and owned the property during the code enforcement process.

On August 21, 2014, the Board amended the "Guidelines from 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 and grant relief, in accordance with the Board's Policy, "Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Liens" Policy, Section III, H2.

Mr. English made a written request for lien relief in October 2019. His request is for partial release of liens (daily fines totaling $10,750 - $50 per day levied between 2/06/15-9/09/15) at 480 Jacobi Road.
 
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. 16968   5:31 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of the Petition to Vacate an opened right-of-way known as Cameron Lane, as petitioned by VWSS American, LLC.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the Petition to Vacate an opened right-of-way known as Cameron Lane (0.44 acres, more or less), as petitioned by VWSS American, LLC.:

A. Approve or deny the Petition to Vacate an opened right-of-way known as Cameron Lane;

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.

The real property mentioned in this Petition to Vacate is located in Commission District 2.
 
11. 17160   5:32 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting a Resolution establishing the Board's intent to use the Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments, as provided in Florida Statutes 197.3632.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the Resolution establishing the Board's intent to use the Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments, as provided in Florida Statutes 197.3632.

The Uniform Method of Collection as authorized in Florida Statute 197.3632 provides that the County adopt a Resolution prior to January 1, or if the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector agree, March 1. The Resolution must be advertised four (4) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation, and these advertisements take place during November. The Uniform Method of Collection of the Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) assessments will increase the collection of assessments and reduce administrative costs by eliminating duplicated preparation and mailing of tax notices.

Non Ad-Valorem Special Assessments would be subject to the same discounts for early payment as Ad-Valorem Taxes and are due no later than March 31:
4% November;
3% December;
2% January; and
1% February.
 
12. 17124   5:33 p.m. Public Hearing to Consider Creating Volume 1, Chapter 94, Article I, Section 94-9 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances relating to Dockless Shared Micromobility Devices.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance creating Volume 1, Chapter 94, Article I, Section 94-9 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances relating to Dockless Shared Micromobility Devices on Pensacola Beach.
 
13.   Reports:
 
 
 
 
CLERK & COMPTROLLER'S REPORT
 
Backup Not Included With The Clerk's Report Is Available For Review In
The Office Of The Clerk To The Board
Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, Suite 110
 
  I.  Consent Agenda
 
1. 17202   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the October 31, 2019, Investment Report

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Investment Portfolio Summary Report for the month ended October 31, 2019, as required by Ordinance Number 95-13; on October 31, 2019, the portfolio market value was $300,871,187 and portfolio earnings totaled $544,243 for the month. The short term portfolio achieved a yield of 2.07%. The long-term CORE portfolio achieved a yield of 1.61%.
 
2. 17169   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of TDT Collection Data for the September 2019 Returns Received in October 2019

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Collections Data for the September 2019 returns received in the month of October 2019, as prepared by the Finance Department of the Clerk and Comptroller's Office; this is the first month of collections for the Fiscal Year 2020; total collections for the month of September 2019 returns was $900,199.76; this is a 6.33% increase over the September 2018 returns; total collections to date are 6.33% more than the comparable time frame in Fiscal Year 2019.
 
3. 17138   Recommendation Concerning Transfer of Machinery & Equipment to the Sheriff's Office

That the Board approve the transfer of equipment from the Board to the Escambia County Sheriff's Office, as of September 30, 2019, in the amount of $3,257,522.26.
 
4. 17220   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 Gary Sansing Public Forum held November 18, 2019; and

B. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held November 18, 2019.
 
 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
  I.   Public Hearing
 
1. 17181   Recommendation Concerning the Review of the Rezoning Case Heard by the Planning Board on November 5, 2019

That the Board take the following action concerning the rezoning case heard by the Planning Board on November 5, 2019:
  1. Review and either adopt, modify, or reject the Planning Board’s recommendation for Rezoning Case Z-2019-18 or remand the case back to the Planning Board; and
  2. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Orders of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners for the rezoning case that were reviewed.
1. Case No.: Z-2019-18
Address: 5404 Bellamy Avenue (The applicant initially requested rezoning for both 5524 Tamarack Street and 5404 Bellamy Avenue, However, the applicant has elected to remove the Tamarack property from the rezoning consideration by the Planning Board and Board of County Commissioners.)
Property Reference No.: 35-1S-30-3101-000-000
Property Size: 3.96 (+/-) acres
From: Com, Commercial district (25 du/acre)
To: HC/LI-NA, Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial district, prohibiting the subsequent establishment of any microbreweries, microdistilleries, microwineries, bars, nightclubs, or adult entertainment uses (25 du/acre)
FLU Category: MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
Commissioner District: 4
Requested by: Wiley C. "Buddy" Page, Agent for Knop Family Trust, Owner
Planning Board Recommendation: Denial
Speakers: Buddy Page, Patrick Dwyer, Phil Parekh, Theresa Blackwell, Belinda Bell, Joanne Peele, Melissa Pino, Larry Downs, Jr., Michael Bearden
 
2. 17182   5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing for Consideration for Adopting an Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map

That the Board adopt an Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map to include the rezoning case heard by the Planning Board on November 5, 2019, and approved during the previous agenda item and to provide for severability, inclusion in the code, and an effective date.
 
3. 17183   5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending the Future Land Use Map, LSA-2019-02

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt an Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan 2030, Chapter 7, the Future Land Use Element, Policy FLU 1.1.1, (LSA-2019-02) changing the FLU category of a parcel, which is located within Section 25, Township 1N, Range 30W, and which is identified as Parcel ID number 25-1N-30-1003-000-000 totaling 14.5 (+/-) acres, located on a private road, Pate Street, from Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U) to Industrial (I); changing a parcel within Section 25, Township 1N, Range 30W, and which is identified as Parcel ID number 25-1N-30-1006-000-000 totaling 11.0 (+/-) acres, located on Pate Street, from Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U) to Industrial (I); changing a parcel within Section 25, Township 1N, Range 30W, and which is identified as Parcel ID number 25-1N-30-1006-000-001 totaling 10.6 (+/-) acres, located on Pate Street, from Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U) to Industrial (I).

This is the second of two public hearings before the Board of County Commissioners.
 
4. 17184   Recommendation Concerning the Review of the Rezoning Case Heard by the Planning Board on September 3, 2019

That the Board take the following action concerning the rezoning case heard by the Planning Board on September 3, 2019:
  1. Review and either adopt, modify, or reject the Planning Board’s recommendation for Rezoning Case Z-2019-15 or remand the case back to the Planning Board; and
  2. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Orders of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners for the rezoning case that were reviewed.
1. Case No.: Z-2019-15
Address: 11999 Pate Road
Property Reference No.: 25-1N-30-1003-000-000, 25-1N-30-1006-000-000, 25-1N-30-1006-000-001
Property Size: 36.1 (+/-) acres
From: HC/LI, Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial district (25 du/acre)
To: Ind, Industrial district (du density limited to vested residential development)
FLU Category: I, Industrial
Commissioner District: 5
Requested by: Allara Mills-Gutcher, Agent, Gulf Power Company, Owner
Planning Board Recommendation: Approval
Speakers: Allara Mill-Gutcher, William Flippin, Ryan Cowart, Robert Jernigan, George Jones, Larry Downs, Jr., Melissa Pino, Margaret Hostetter, Kevin Wade
 
5. 17185   5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing for Consideration for Adopting an Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map

That the Board adopt an Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map to include the rezoning case heard by the Planning Board on September 3, 2019, and approved during the previous agenda item and to provide for severability, inclusion in the code, and an effective date.
 
  II.  Action Item
 
1. 17180   Recommendation Concerning Final Plat Lakeshore Preserve Permit #18051398

That the Board take the following action concerning recording of Lakeshore Preserve (a 138-lot public residential subdivision), located in the Beulah Community and lying south of Mobile Highway (U.S. Highway 90) and lies east of Beulah Road. Owned and developed by D.R. Horton, Inc. Prior to recording the County Surveyor and the Clerk of the Circuit Court must sign the Final Plat as set forth in Section 2-5.7, of the Escambia Land Development Code; also, prior to recording the County Surveyor must sign the Final Plat as set forth in Chapter 177.081 (1) Florida Statute:

A. Approve the final plat for recording;
B. Approve the street names “Lakeside Oak Court", “Lakeside Oaks Drive”, and “Oak Lake Boulevard”;

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

D. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute a Two-Year Warranty Agreement without Surety, for Streets and Drainage improvements.
 
  III. Consent Agenda
 
1. 17179   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of Public Hearings

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

January 7, 2020

A. 5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Small Scale Map Amendment - SSA-2019-03 -108 Louisiana Avenue

Summary: Applicant is requesting to change the Future Land Use from Commercial to Mixed-Use Urban.

B. 5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Large Scale Map Amendment - LSA-2019-05 - 7045 Pine Forest Road (first of two public hearings)

Summary: Applicant is requesting to change the Future Land Use from Commercial to Mixed-Use Urban.
 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 17189   Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, November 7, 2019 - Clara Long, Interim Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the November 7, 2019, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant.
 
2. 17190   Recommendation Concerning Rescinding Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for Property Located at 6165 Luther Street - Clara Long, Interim Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following December 5, 2019, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Redevelopment Agency (CRA), rescinding, due to the owners’ request to terminate the Funding and Lien Agreements, the following Board’s action of September 5, 2019, concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for the property located at 6165 Luther Street:

A. Approving the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Daka Choice Properties, LLC, owner of residential property located at 6165 Luther St, Oakfield Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,350, representing an in-kind match through the Oakfield Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370121, Object Code 58301, for a total electrical rewiring upgrade; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.
 
3. 17149   Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the CareerSource Escarosa Board of Directors - Clara Long, Interim Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board approve the appointment of Lloyd Reshard to the CareerSource Escarosa Board of Directors, as a private sector business representative, to serve as a replacement for Ms. Sharon Pitts, who resigned from the Board on August 15, 2019. Ms. Pitt's term was scheduled to expire on July 9, 2020; however, CareerSource Escarosa is requesting that Mr. Reshard serve a 3-year term effective immediately, to extend through December 5, 2022. Mr. Reshard was recommended for service on the CareerSource Escarosa Board of Directors by FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance.
 
4. 17158   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Escambia County Tax Collector's Office - Scott Lunsford, CPM, CFC, Escambia County Tax Collector

That the Board approve the four Request for Disposition of Property Forms for the Escambia County Tax Collector's Office, for property that is described and listed on the Disposition Form. The listed items have been found to be of no further usefulness to the County/Tax Collector; thus, it is requested that they be auctioned as surplus or disposed of properly.
 
5. 17208   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Roads and Bridges Department - Wes Moreno, Director

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Roads and Bridges Department, listing two items.
 
6. 17136   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for Court Administration - Craig Van Brussel, Court Technology Office

That the Board approve the Disposition of Property Form for Court Administration, for property that was not located during the annual inventory. This equipment was not operational and would not be of use to the department. If this equipment is found at a later date, Court Administration will process the reinstatement paperwork.
 
7. 17155   Recommendation Concerning the Limited Waiver of the Escambia County Noise Abatement Ordinance for the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce New Year's Eve Fireworks Display - 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 decibels to exceed 70 dbA (sound level measured by a sound level meter at or within the property boundary of the receiving land use) for the Fireworks Event launched from a Barge on the Soundside of Quietwater Beach for the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce New Year's Eve Celebration on January 1, 2020, from 12:00 a.m. until 12:05 a.m.
 
8. 17176   Recommendation Concerning the Interlocal Agreement Between the University of West Florida and Escambia County, Florida, Relating to Shared Use of Communications Infrastructure- John Dosh, Interim Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the Interlocal Agreement between the University of West Florida and Escambia County, Florida, for the provision of allowing the University of West Florida’s Public Safety Radio System to reside on Escambia County’s Public Safety P25 Digital Radio System Master Core:

A. Approve the Interlocal Agreement to enable the University of West Florida Public Safety Radio System to reside on Escambia County’s Master Core (Core), commencing the effective date upon filing with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida, and expiring on September 30, 2020, and be automatically renewed for successive twelve-month terms beginning on October 1st of each fiscal year until terminated by either party; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
 
9. 17163   Recommendation Concerning the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the Federal Emergency Management Agency Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Program Management Office - John S. Dosh, Interim Public Safety Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the Memorandum of Agreement between the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the Federal Emergency Management Agency Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Program Management Office:

A. Approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), which establishes a management relationship between the two parties, defines the professional conduct with respect to the access, utilization, and security standards between the inter-operable notification systems of Escambia County's portal to Florida's Emergency Message Notification System for Emergency Alert Messages and the FEMA IPAWS-Open national backbone communications/notification system, that structures the alert and distributes the emergency messages from one inter-operable system to another; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the MOA and all related documents as required to implement the MOA.
 
10. 17164   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing for the Los Suenos Subdivision Street Lighting Municipal Service Benefit Unit - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management & Budget Services

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing on January 7, 2020, at 5:31 p.m., to consider adoption of an Ordinance creating the Los Suenos Subdivision Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU).
 
11. 17188   Recommendation Concerning the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization Transportation Alternatives Program Project Applications for Escambia County, Florida - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering 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 the Florida-Alabama (FL-AL) Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds to design and construct the multi-modal facilities at the following two locations, which have the highest draft TPO Priority Scores (see attached):

1. Sidewalks along Massachusetts Avenue from Mobile Highway (State Road [SR] 10) to Erress Boulevard - Commission Districts 2 & 3; and

2. Sidewalks along Patricia Drive from Fairfield Drive (SR 727) to Santa Barbara Street - Construction - Commission District 1; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to sign the Transportation Alternatives Program Projects Applications and the attached Resolution or, should the Board choose different projects from the attached list, authorize staff to bring a revised Resolution to the Chairman or Vice Chairman for signature without further action of the Board.

[Funding: No local funding match is required]
 
12. 17170   Recommendation Concerning the 2020 Board of County Commissioners' Meeting/Committee of the Whole Schedule - Janice P. Gilley, County Administrator

That the Board approve the 2020 Board of County Commissioners' Meeting/Committee of the Whole Schedule, as submitted.
 
13. 17175   Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the Escambia County Health Facilities Authority - Janice P. Gilley, County Administrator

That the Board approve the appointment of Susan Ashby to the Escambia County Health Facilities Authority, to serve the unexpired term of Linda Miragliotta, which ends on August 21, 2021, as requested by Virginia Yeagle, Administrator, Escambia County Health Facilities Authority.


A General Alert was posted on the County's Website from November 6, 2019, to November 19, 2019, informing the public that the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners was seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the Escambia Health Facilities Authority. The letter from Virginia Yeagle on behalf of the Escambia County Health Facilities Authority is the only response that was received. Ms. Yeagle's letter and Ms. Ashby's Resume are provided for review.
 
14. 17171   Recommendation Concerning a Reappointment to the Escambia County Value Adjustment Board - Janice P. Gilley, County Administrator

That the Board reappoint Richie L. Faunce to the Escambia County Value Adjustment Board to serve a one-year term, effective January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020.

A General Alert was posted on the County's Website from November 1, 2019, to November 14, 2019, informing the public that the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners was seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the Escambia County Value Adjustment Board (VAB).

Mr. Richie L. Faunce has expressed his interest in being reappointed to the VAB and is the only resident who responded to the General Alert.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 16967   Recommendation Concerning a Purchase Order to South Central Planning and Development Commission for MyGovernmentOnline.org Software and License Fees - Tim Tolbert, Building Official/Building Services Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize a Purchase Order, in the amount of $84,399.84 to South Central Planning and Development Commission (SCPDC), for the use of the MyGovernmentOnline.org (MGO) Software Suite, for the period of October 1, 2019, to September 30, 2020. The cost will be divided between the Building Services Department and the Information Technology Department.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 270102, Information Systems - $42,199.92, and Fund 406, Building Inspections Fund, Cost Center 250111, Building Inspections Administration - $42,199.92]
 
2. 17022   Recommendation Concerning the Lease Agreement between Escambia County and Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., for County-Owned Property at 15500 Perdido Key Drive, Florida - Robert E. Dye, Interim Director, Facilities Management

That the Board take the following action:

A. Amend the Boards action approving the Lease Agreement on October 3, 2019;

B. Authorize the substitution of the version of the lease executed by the Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., on September 9, 2019, in place of the earlier version that was inadvertently included with the Resolution and Recommendation from October 3, 2019; and

C. Ratify the Chairman's Signature on Lease Agreement executed by the Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., on September 9, 2019.

Rent is to be paid to the County in the amount of $1.00 per year.
 
3. 16917   Recommendation Concerning Utilization of the Second of Two Possible One-Year Renewals Provided for in the Agreement for Inmate Dental Examinations, PD 16-17.060 - William R. Powell, Director of Corrections

That the Board approve the utilization of the second of two possible one-year renewal periods provided for under Section 2 of the Agreement for Inmate Dental Examinations, PD 16-17.060.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 290402]
 
4. 17191   Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Clara Long, Interim Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following December 5, 2019, 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 Chad and Catherine Anderson, owners of residential property located at 3 Glendower Court, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $6,000, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, replacement roof and central heating and air conversion;

2. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Tommy Hardin, Sr., owner of residential property located at 203 Crescent Drive, Palafox Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $6,000, representing an in-kind match through the Palafox Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370115, replacement roof;

3. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Viner S. and Robert A. Lewis, owners of residential property located at 24 Archer Avenue, Englewood Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,700, representing an in-kind match through the Englewood Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370117, central heating and air system conversion;

4. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Marian F. Phillips, owner of residential property located at 25 Audusson Avenue, Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $6,000, representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370116, replacement windows;

5. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Evan E. Scott, owner of residential property located at 18 Archer Avenue, Englewood Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,652, representing an in-kind match through the Englewood Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370117, replacement windows;

6. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Alain P. Vachon and Donna T. Englehart, owners of residential property located at 502 East Sunset Avenue, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,975, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, replacement roof; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement the Grant awards.
 
5. 17204   Recommendation Concerning the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement No. DH006, in the Amount of $1,599,600, for the Carpenter Creek Headwater Water Quality Improvements Project - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board take the following action concerning the award of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement No. DH006 for the Carpenter Creek Headwater Water Quality Improvements Project:

A. Approve the award of DEP Grant Agreement No. DH006, in the amount of $1,599,600, for the design, permitting, construction, and property acquisition of the Carpenter Creek Headwater Water Quality Improvements Project;

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement and any future amendments related to no-cost time extensions, subject to Legal review and sign-off, without further action of the Board; and

C. Authorize staff to begin property acquisition due diligence associated with a parcel located at 725 East Olive Road as identified in the Grant Agreement.

NOTE: The County Attorney's Office has requested the Board be made aware of the following language:


Paragraph 23(d) of Attachment 1 states, "Jurisdiction for any damages arising under the terms of the Agreement will be in the courts of the State, and venue will be in the Second Judicial Circuit, in and for Leon County."

[Funding: Fund 118, Gulf Coast Restoration Fund, new cost center to be determined at time of SBA approval. No local match required]

This project is located in Commission Districts 3 and 4.

NON-ADA COMPLIANT DOCUMENT TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER:
  • State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Standard Grant Agreement (DH006) for the Carpenter Creek Headwater Water Quality Improvements Project
 
6. 17205   Recommendation Concerning the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement No. DH012, in the Amount of $423,120, for the Carpenter Creek Headwater Water Park Amenities Project - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board take the following action concerning the award of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement No. DH012 Carpenter Creek Headwater Park Amenities Project:

A. Approve the award of DEP Grant Agreement No. DH012, in the amount of $423,120.00, for the design, permitting, and construction of the Carpenter Creek Headwater Park Amenities Project; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement and any future amendments related to no-cost time extensions, subject to Legal review and sign-off, without further action of the Board.

NOTE: The County Attorney's Office has requested the Board be made aware of the following language:


Paragraph 23(d) of Attachment 1 states, "Jurisdiction for any damages arising under the terms of the Agreement will be in the courts of the State, and venue will be in the Second Judicial Circuit, in and for Leon County."

[Funding: Fund 118, Gulf Coast Restoration Fund, new cost center to be determined at time of SBA approval. No local match required]

This project is located in Commission Districts 3 and 4.

NON-ADA COMPLIANT DOCUMENT TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER:
  • State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Standard Grant Agreement (HD012) for the Carpenter Creek Headwater Park Amenities Project
 
7. 17126   Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Purchase Orders, in Excess of $50,000, for the Department of Natural Resources Management - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board approve the issuance of blanket and/or individual Purchase Orders, in excess of $50,000, for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020, based upon previously-awarded Contracts, Contractual Agreements, or annual requirements as provided, for the Department of Natural Resources Management as follows:

Vendor/Contractor Amount Contract Number
Blue Arbor Staffing & Employee
Screening, Inc.
Vendor Number: 023818
Employment Services, Term

Fund: 001 General Fund
Cost Center 221001 - Water Quality

Fund: 101 Restricted Fund
Cost Centers: 220310 - Tree Fund Ordinance
220334 - Tree Mitigation
221018 - Nat'l Pollutant Discharge

Fund: 108 Tourist Development
Cost Center: 220805 Marine Resources

Fund: 110 Other Grants and Projects
Cost Centers: 221011 - Urban Forestry Grant
221026 - EPA Jackson Lake
221028 - NFWF Living Shoreline

Fund: 117 Perdido Key Beach Mouse Fund
Cost Center 220335 - Perdido Key Beach Mouse

Fund: 118 Gulf Restoration Fund
Cost Centers: 222002 - NFWF #45910 Bayou Chico
222004 - FWC15153 Artificial Reef
222007 - FDEP#RES04 Beach Haven II
222030 - RESTORE Planning Assistance
$180,000 Original Contract
PD 17-18.055
Approved by BCC 8-2-2018

1st Renewal Through 8-17-2020
Approved by BCC 8-19-2019
 
8. 17207   Recommendation Concerning the Agreement for Professional Staff Services for Small Quantity Generator Program - Patrick T. Johnson, Waste Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Agreement for Professional Staff Services for Small Quantity Generator Program (SQG) by and between the Emerald Coast Regional Council (ECRC) and Escambia County, Florida:

A. Approve the Agreement for Professional Staff Services for Small Quantity Generator Program (SQG); and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement.

[Funding: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund; Cost Center 230306, SW Recycling; Object Code 53101, Professional Services]
 
9. 17161   Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Scale Maintenance and Repair for Perdido Landfill and Palafox Transfer Station - Pat Johnson, Director, Waste Services through Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Ziel Scale, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 18-19.112, Scale Maintenance and Repair for Perdido Landfill and Palafox Transfer Station, in the amount of $40,000 (annually).

[Funding:
Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Cost Center 230307, SW Transfer Station; Object Code 54601, Repairs and Maintenance Services; $20,000; and
Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund; Cost Center 230314, SW Operations; Object Code 54601, Repairs and Maintenance Services; $20,000]

An Invitation to Bid for PD 18-19.112, Scale Maintenance and Repair for Perdido Landfill and Palafox Transfer Station was publicly noticed to 34 registrants representing 26 firms via Vendor Registry on September 27, 2019. The solicitation was viewed by 22 firms and downloaded by 14.

NON-ADA COMPLIANT DOCUMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER:
  • Original Solicitation
  • Bid Tab Under Review
  • Bid from Ziel Scale, Inc.
  • Recommendation to award determination checklist
 
10. 17198   Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Purchase Orders, in Excess of $25,000, for the Parks and Recreation Department - Michael Rhodes, Parks and Recreation Department Director

That the Board, for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020, approve the issuance of blanket and/or individual Purchase Orders, in excess of $25,000, based upon previously-awarded Contracts, Contractual Agreements, or annual requirements, for the Parks and Recreation Department, as follows:
Vendor/Contractor Amount Contract Number
Bliss Products and Services, Inc.
Vendor Number: 425792
Cypress Engineered Wood Fiber Chips for use as safety surfacing at
Escambia County Playgrounds

Fund: 353 (Local Option Sales Tax IV)
Cost Center: 350221 (Parks Capital Projects)
$35,461.60 Vendor Registry Quote # PKS 10-9-19
 
11. 17172   Recommendation Concerning the Transfer of Ownership of Southern Linc Radio Tower Shelter and Associated Equipment at the Escambia County North Site Microwave Tower - John Dosh, Interim Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning a transfer of ownership from Southern Linc to Escambia County, of equipment located at the Escambia County North Site Microwave Tower:

A. Approve and authorize the transfer of ownership; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign a transfer letter and any subsequent related documents without further action of the Board.
 
12. 17197   Recommendation Concerning the Approval to Issue a Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Purchase Order, in Excess of $25,000, for the Public Safety Department - John Dosh, Interim Public Safety Department Director

That the Board, for the Fiscal Year 2019/2020, approve the issuance of blanket and/or individual Purchase Orders, in excess of $25,000, based upon previously-awarded Contracts or annual requirements for the Public Safety Department, as follows:


Vendor Amount Contract/Description
A. Stryker Sales Corporation
Vendor Number: 195684
Annual LifePak 15 Renewal Maintenance
Fund: 408 (EMS)
Cost Center: 330302
$47,250 Original Equipment Manufacturer
B. Stryker Sales Corporation
Vendor Number: 195684
Annual CR Plus Renewal Maintenance
Fund: 408 (EMS)
Cost Center: 330302
$10,788 Original Equipment Manufacturer


[Funding: Fund 408, Emergency Medical Services, Cost Center 330302, EMS]
 
13. 17196   Recommendation Concerning Approval to Issue Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Purchase Order, in Excess of $25,000, to Swagit Productions, LLC, for Video Streaming Services - Bart Siders, Information Technology Department Director

That the Board authorize the issuance of a Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Purchase Order to Swagit Productions, LLC, of Plano, Texas for Video Streaming Services, in the amount of $27,600. This hosted solution will provide 24 hour a day, 7 day a week continuous streaming of the Escambia County Television Programing and on-demand video streaming of the Board of County Commissioners' (BCC) Meetings that are indexed to the published meeting Agendas.

[Funding Source: Funds are available in the current Budget, Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 270102, Object Code 54601]
 
14. 17194   Recommendation Concerning Group Medical Insurance - Jana E. Still, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board authorize the County Administrator to sign the BlueMedicare Group Master Agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. D/B/A Florida Blue and the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners for Escambia County’s Group Medical Insurance.

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 150108, Object Code 54501]
 
15. 17195   Recommendation Concerning Authorization to Take Action Regarding Defaulted Contract for Tuition Reimbursement Expenses - Jana Still, Human Resources Director

That the Board take the following action concerning authorization for legal action related to defaulted tuition reimbursement expenses:

A. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to file a small claims case against Shayna Rudolph, related to the default of her respective Reimbursement Obligation of educational expenses; and

B. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to prepare, and the Chairman to sign, all documents related to the aforementioned action.

BACKUP TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER.
 
16. 17162   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order, in Excess of $50,000, to Stop Loss Insurance Services, Inc., for Stop Loss Insurance for the County’s Self-Funded Health Insurance Plan - Jana E. Still, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Order 1, in excess of $50,000, adding funds for Stop Loss Insurance for the County’s Self-Funded Health Insurance Plan:

Department: Human Resources
Division: Benefits
Type: Addition
Amount: $630,000
Vendor: Stop Loss Insurance Services
Purchase Order: 200737
Change Order: 1
Original Award Amount: $210,000
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders Through This Change Order:
$630,000
New Purchase Order Total: $840,000

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 150108, Object Code 54501]
 
17. 17133   Recommendation Concerning Three Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreements for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 for Outside Agencies - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board take the following action concerning the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreements for Outside Agencies:

A. Approve the following Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreements, to be paid from the General Fund (001), Cost Center 110201:

1. Emerald Coast Regional Planning Council f/k/a West Florida Regional Planning Council, in the amount of $21,289;

2. Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program, in the amount of $15,000; and

3. Amended and Restated Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement for James B. Washington Education & Sports, Inc. This amended and restated Agreement is intended to supersede in its entirety the previous Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement executed on October 17, 2019. This Amendment is for clarification purposes only and will not in any way effect monthly payment allocations;

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

C. Authorize the approval of the necessary Purchase Orders.
 
18. 17104   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #007 - Block and Davis Highway Corridor Grants, Tonya Ellis, Mass Transit Interim Director - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #007, Mass Transit Fund (104), in the amount of $61,569, to recognize the difference in funding from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) between what is budgeted in the current year ($942,970) and the actual award ($991,517) for the Block Grant and the difference between what is budgeted in the current year ($434,059) and the actual award ($447,081) for the Davis Highway Corridor Grant, and to appropriate these funds to be used for operating expenses at Mass Transit.
 
19. 17154   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #011, Sheriff's Department, Henrique Dias, Chief Financial Officer - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #011, General Fund (001), in the amount of $24,241, to recognize the Sheriffs off-duty officer, miscellaneous reimbursements/fees, auto repairs, public records and investigative costs, and to appropriate these funds back into the Sheriffs Administrative Budget, to offset operational expenses associated with providing law enforcement services in Escambia County.
 
20. 17165   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #015 - Escambia County Artificial Reef Construction 2019-2020, Chips Kirschenfeld, Department Director of Natural Resources Management - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #015, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110), in the amount of $59,500, to recognize Agreement No. 19041 from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for the Escambia County Artificial Reef Construction 2019-2020. These funds will be used to construct a "Snorkeling Reef" in the Gulf of Mexico adjacent to the eastern boundary of Casino Beach on Pensacola Beach. No matching funds are required.
 
21. 17203   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #016 - Hazardous Materials Team Grant Appropriation, John Dosh, Interim Public Safety Department Director - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #016, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110), in the amount of $50,391, to recognize the remaining portion of the prior year Hazardous Materials Team grant (Contract #18-DS-X1-01-27-01 and #19-DS-X1-01-27-01-128) from the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), and to appropriate these funds for training the County's Hazardous Materials Response Team and sustaining its equipment.
 
22. 17150   Recommendation Concerning the Surplus and Sale of County-Owned Real Property Located at 1400 Blk Langley Avenue - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board take the following action concerning the surplus and sale of County-owned real property located at 1400 Blk Langley Avenue:

A. Upon written request by the County Administrator, authorize the County Attorney's Office to take such action necessary to evict occupants of the County-owned property;

B. Declare surplus the Board's real property located at 1400 Blk Langley Avenue; District 4; Account #: 03-3111-047; Reference #: 31-1S-30-2800-301-001; Property Appraiser's current assessed value: $1;

C. Make a factual determination, in accordance with Section 46.131 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, that (1) the value of the property is $15,000 or less, as determined by the records of the Escambia County Property Appraiser, and (2) the size, shape, location, and value of the property would make it of use to only one or more adjacent property owners;

D. Offer this property by private sale to the adjacent property owners, and authorize the sale of the property to the bidder with the highest offer received at or above $500, without further action of the Board. This property has been reviewed by County departments and it has been determined that the County does not have a need for this property; and

E. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to prepare, and the Chairman to sign, all documents related to the sale of this property, without further action of the Board.
 
23. 17148   Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Escambia County Fire Rescue Bunker Gear for Escambia County Public Safety-Fire Rescue - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., per the terms and conditions of solicitation PD 18-19.109, Escambia County Fire Rescue Bunker Gear for Escambia County Public Safety-Fire Rescue, for a period of one year, with options for up to two additional one-year renewals, for a total of thirty-six months, effective upon execution of the Agreement for an indefinite quantity, indefinite delivery contract for not-to-exceed amount of $350,000 for Fiscal Year 2019-2020.

This solicitation was issued to 62 registrants in Vendor Registry representing 45 firms, 28 firms viewed the solicitation and 19 firms downloaded the solicitation. Five bid responses were received.

[Funding: Fund 143, Fire Protection Fund; Cost Center 330206, Fire Department PD; Object Code 55201, Operating Supplies]

NON-ADA COMPLIANT DOCUMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER:
  1. Solicitation
  2. Bid Tabulation Under Review
  3. Bid Tabulation Recommendation to Award
  4. Recommendation to Award Checklist
  5. Bid Distribution List
  6. Bid Analytics
  7. Agreement with Exhibits
 
24. 16857   Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for PD 18-19.098, Bob Sikes Bridge Rehabilitation Project - Joy Jones, Department Director, Engineering; and Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Southern Road & Bridge, LLC, per the terms and conditions of PD 18-19.098, Bob Sikes Bridge Rehabilitation Project, for a lump sum of $4,297,269.

This solicitation was noticed on July 29, 2019, via Vendor Registry to 63 registrants representing 50 firms. The solicitation was viewed by 68 firms and downloaded by 49 firms.

[Funding: Fund 167, Bob Sikes Toll Bridge; Cost Center 140302, Bob Sikes Toll Operation & Maintenance; Object Code 56301, Improvements Other Than Buildings - $4,000,000.00; and
Fund 352, Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) III; Cost Center 210107, Transportation & Drainage; Object Code 56301, Improvements Other Than Buildings; Project #20EN4244 - $297,269.00]

NON-ADA COMPLIANT DOCUMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER
  • Original Solicitation
  • Bid Tab Under Review
  • Bid Response from Southern Road & Bridge, LLC
  • Bid Tab Recommendation to Award
  • Bid Distribution List
  • Bid Analytics
  • Determination to Award Checklist
  • Agreement
 
25. 17113   Recommendation Concerning the General Paving and Drainage Pricing Agreement - Joy Jones, Department Director, Engineering, and Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board take the following action regarding Contract PD 16-17.081, General Paving and Drainage Pricing Agreement:

A. Approve the second (final) one-year renewal, effective retroactive to December 1, 2019, and valid through November 30, 2020, for the Unit Price Contract, PD 16-17.081, General Paving and Drainage Pricing Agreement, for each of the following firms, accepting those price changes as indicated in the provided documents;
  1. Allsouth Construction Services, LLC;
  2. B & W Utilities, Inc.;
  3. Chavers Construction, Inc.;
  4. Gulf Atlantic Constructors, Inc.;
  5. Gulf Marine Construction, Inc.;
  6. Heaton Brothers Construction Company, Inc.;
  7. J. Miller Construction, Inc.;
  8. Midsouth Paving, Inc.;
  9. Panhandle Grading & Paving, Inc.;
  10. Principle Properties, Inc.;
  11. Roads, Inc. of NWF;
  12. Site and Utility, LLC; and
  13. Utility Service Company, Inc.
B. Authorize the Agreement for use by various Departments, and utilize the accepted Bid Form Price Listing and Balance of Line Items as defined within the Special Terms and Conditions of the Solicitation to determine the lowest bid for a project; and

C. Authorize the issuance of individual or blanket Purchase Orders by all Departments/Divisions, in accordance with Chapter 46 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, during Fiscal Year 2019-2020.

[Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund; Cost Centers 211201 - Traffic Operations, 211602 - Engineering/Infrastructure, & 211101 - Engineering Admin;
Fund 182, Master Drainage Basin Fund; Cost Centers 210719-210736 - Master Drainage Basins I-XVIII;
Fund 352, LOST III; Cost Centers 210107 - Transportation & Drainage, & 350229 - Parks Capital Projects;
Fund 353, LOST IV; Cost Centers 210106 - Transportation & Drainage, & 350221 - Parks Capital Projects;
Fund 167, Bob Sikes Toll Fund; Cost Centers 140301 - Bob Sikes Toll Admin, & 140302 - Bob Sikes Toll Operation & Maintenance.]

Projects are limited to $250,000 each and the pricing Agreement budget limit is $2 Million for all vendors as approved by the Board on October 17, 2019. Anything over those limits will require additional Board approval.

NON-ADA COMPLIANT DOCUMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER:
  • Board Action 11/30/2017
  • Board Action 12/06/2018
  • 2019 GPAD Pricing Changes Requested by the Following Vendors:
    • B & W Utilities
    • Chavers Construction, Inc.
    • J. Miller Construction
    • Midsouth Paving
    • Panhandle Grading and Paving, Inc.
 
26. 17200   Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for the OLF-8 Master Plan - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and DPZ CoDESIGN, LLC, per the terms and conditions of PD 17-18.105, OLF-8 Master Plan for a Base Rate of $1,159,7577, Expenses, not-to-exceed (NTE) $75,000 and Optional Services, NTE $88,750.

[Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 110267, Object Code 53101 (funded by Navy Federal Credit Union through a Memorandum of Understanding, excluding $60,000 for optional Land Valuation/Appraisal)]

Requests for Letters of Interest, PD 17-18.105, OLF-8 Master Plan, were publicly noticed on March 11, 2019, to 180 known firms. Responses were received from eight firms on April 11, 2019. The Selection/Negotiation Committee Short-Listed to three firms on April 22, 2019.

NON-ADA COMPLIANT DOCUMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER:
  • Original Solicitation
  • Distribution List
  • Register of Proposers
  • Notice of Short-Listing Meeting
  • Short-Listing Scores
  • Short-Listing Notice
  • Notice of Discussions Meeting
  • Ranking Scores
  • Ranking Notice
  • Agreement with Exhibits
 
27. 17206   Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Perdido Landfill Onsite Leachate Treatment Options - Pat Johnson, Director, Waste Services through Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Sterns, Conrad and Schmidt, Consulting Engineers, Inc. (d/b/a SCS Engineers) per the terms and conditions of PD 18-19.094, Perdido Landfill Onsite Leachate Treatment Options for $62,191 for a Feasibility Study and allow the Selection/Negotiation Committee to negotiate and bring to the Board for approval Design Fees based on the results of the Feasibility Study.

[Funding: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Cost Center 230315, Object Code 56301]

Requests for Letters of Interest, PD 18-19.094, Perdido Landfill Onsite Leachate Treatment Options were publicly noticed on July 29, 2019, to 126 known firms. Responses were received from three firms on August 19, 2019.

NON-ADA COMPLIANT DOCUMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER:
  • Original Solicitation
  • Distribution List
  • Ranking Scores
  • Ranking Notice
  • Agreement with Exhibits
 
28. 15489   Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of Contract PD 16-17.083 "Signal Response Maintenance" Between Escambia County and Ingram Signalization, Inc. - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action:

A. Review and approve the final renewal for Contract PD 16-17.083 (Signal Response Maintenance) with Ingram Signalization, Inc., for 12 months, effective February 7, 2020; and

B. Authorize the County Administrator to sign any documentation necessary to permit the 12-month Contract renewals.

[Funds are available in Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 211201, Object Code 54601, and Fund 167, Bob Sikes Toll Facility, Cost Center 140302, Object Code 54601]
 
29. 17108  
Recommendation Concerning the Reallocation of Capital Improvement Program Funds - Clara Long, Interim Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board approve the reallocation of funds from Fund 352, Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) III, Cost Center 220102, (Neighborhood & Environment Services Department-NESD), in the amount of $1,200,681, to the following projects:

FROM:
Project# Description District Amount
12NE1708 Brownfield Redevelopment 8 $299,579
08NE0058 Redevelopment Property Acquisition/Mobile Hwy. and Navy Point Center 8 $378,602
10NE0018 CRA Sewer Expansion: Beach Haven, Bellshead, Mobile Hwy, & Englewood 8 $522,500
Total CRA PROJECTS $1,200,681
Grand Total to Transfer $1,200,681

TO:
Project # Description District Amount
TBD Lee Street Sidewalk & Sewer/Ensley Gateway Park Beautification & Improvement/Avery St Sidewalks/additional Capital Improvement Projects 3 $1,200,681
Grand Total $1,200,681

[Funding Source: Fund 352, "Local Option Sales Tax III," Account 220102, NESD/CRA]
 
30. 17215   Recommendation Concerning the Funding for Five Flags Sertoma Club "Food Baskets for the Needy" - Commissioner Jeff Bergosh, District 1

That the Board approve the funding of $1,000 to Five Flags Sertoma Club "Food Baskets for the Needy", from Commissioner Jeff Bergosh's discretionary money.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Board of County Commissioners' Discretionary Money, Cost Center 110101, Object Code 58201]
 
31. 17140   Recommendation Concerning the Award of a Purchase Order for Two Mid-Size 4-Door Utility Vehicles with 4x4 or AWD - Joy Jones, Department Director, Engineering, and Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board authorize the County Administrator to sign a Purchase Order, in excess of $50,000, for the purchase of two Nissan Frontiers, to Terry Taylor's DeLand Nissan, in the amount of $58,788, according to the specifications outlined in PD 19-20.001, Two Mid-Size 4-Door Utility Vehicles with 4x4 or AWD.

[Funding: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund; Cost Center 211101, Engineering Admin; Object Code 56401, Machinery & Equipment]

Specification PD 19-20.001, Two Mid-Size 4-Door Utility Vehicles with 4x4 or AWD, was posted on Vendor Registry on October 2, 2019, and was sent to 45 registrants representing 30 firms - including local dealers. The solicitation was viewed by 15 firms and downloaded by 11.

NON-ADA COMPLIANT DOCUMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER:
  • Original Solicitation
  • Bid Tab Under Review
  • Bid from Terry Taylor's DeLand Nissan
  • Recommendation to Award Determination Checklist
  • Background from Engineering
  • Pricing Breakout Utilizing the Florida Sheriff's Association Agreement
 
32. 17211   Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for SHIP Housing Rehabilitation Services for 4960 Kimberly Drive - Clara Long, Interim Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Contract Award for State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Housing Rehabilitation Services for 4960 Kimberly Drive:

A. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the SHIP Housing Rehabilitation Services Program Agreement, subject to Legal review and sign-off, between Escambia County, Florida; Mike Motes Builders, LLC, Contractor; and Robert Ruais, Owner; per the terms and conditions of S-R-2020-1, NED SHIP Single Family Housing Repair Project for Robert S Ruais, for a base bid of $42,725, for rehabilitation of 4690 Kimberly Drive; and

B. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order.

[Funding: Fund 120/2018 SHIP, Cost Center 370205, $28,900; Fund 124/Affordable Housing, Cost Center 370290, $13,825]
 
33. 17216   Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Purchase Orders, in Excess of $25,000, for the Corrections Department - William R. Powell, Director of Corrections.

That the Board, for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, approve the issuance of blanket and/or individual Purchase Orders, in excess of $25,000, based upon previously awarded Contracts, contractual Agreements, or annual requirements for the Corrections Department, as follows:

Vendor/Contractor Amount Contract Number
The Transition House, Inc.
Vendor Number:
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program

Fund: 111 (Detention/Jail Commissary)
Cost Center: 290406
(Detention/Jail Commissary)
Amount: $100,000
$100,000
(RSAT Grant $75,000, County $25,000)
PD 18-19.073
 
34. 17227   Recommendation Concerning the Funding Allocation to Delta Enrichment Center - Commissioner Lumon J. May, District 3

That the Board approve funding, in the amount of $1000, from Commissioner May’s Discretionary Fund to sponsor the Pensacola Delta Enrichment Center Debutante Cotillion Ball.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Board of County Commissioners' Discretionary Money, Cost Center 110101, Object Code 58201]
 
35. 17214   Recommendation Concerning Amendment of Agreement for Re-Solicit Operator for Paratransit Services - Tonya Ellis, Director, Mass Transit through Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Amendment of Agreement for PD 16-17.068, Re-Solicit Operator for Paratransit Services between Escambia County, Florida, and Innovative Transport and Logistics Solutions, LLC, in the amount of $200,000, for year three of the original Agreement in order to offset the increase in vehicle insurance costs to be paid in monthly reimbursements retroactive to October 1, 2019.

[Funding: Fund 104, Mass Transit, Cost Center 320401, Object Code 53401/56404]
 
  III. For Discussion
 
1. 17156   Recommendation Concerning State Law Enforcement Trust Fund - Henrique Dias, Chief Financial Officer, Escambia County Sheriff's Office Finance Division

That the Board approve the following allocations of Law Enforcement Trust (LET) Funds, per the requirements of F.S. 932.7055(5), for Outside Agency partners in Escambia County for Fiscal Year 2019/2020:

A. My Brothers and Sisters, in the amount of $2,500;

B. Men's Barn Meeting, Inc., in the amount of $4,000;

C. Pace Center for Girls, in the amount of $25,000;

D. Junior Achievement of Northwest Florida, Inc., in the amount of $10,000; and

E. A Will & Way, Inc., in the amount of $1,000.

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

[Funding Source: Fund 121, Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Cost Center 540103, Aids to Private Organizations 58201]
 
2. 17135   Recommendation Concerning an Interlocal Agreement Between Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Pensacola Relating to Flashing School Beacons - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Pensacola that allows Escambia County to assume ownership, operation, and maintenance of the school zone beacons within the city limits.
 
3. 17152   Recommendation Concerning Acquisition of Real Property Located in the 7600 Block of Winodee Drive for Carpenter Creek Riparian Preservation - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action to give further direction regarding the acquisition of real property located in the 7600 Block of Winodee Drive, owned by Gulf Timberlands, Inc.:

A. Authorize the purchase of real property located in the 7600 Block of Winodee Drive, totaling approximately 5.23 acres, from Gulf Timberlands, Inc., for the owner's counteroffer of $108,208.70 (appraised value is $72,700) or some other amount; and

B. Authorize staff to draft the Contract for Sale and Purchase for the acquisition of real property (approximately 5.23 acres), located in the 7600 Block of Winodee Drive, and bring the executed Contract back before the Board.

The real property is located in Commission District 4.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 220102, NESD Capital Projects, Project 08NE0028, Environmentally Sensitive Lands]
 
4. 17177   Recommendation Concerning a Reappointment, or an Appointment to the Area Housing Commission - Janice P. Gilley, County Administrator

That the Board take the following action concerning a reappointment, or an appointment to the Area Housing Commission:

A. Reappoint John Carrell to serve another four-year term, effective December 18, 2019, through December 17, 2022; or

B. Appoint one of the following candidates to serve a four-year term, effective December 18, 2019, through December 17, 2022:

1. Jackie Garrick; or

2. Kathleen H. Crook.


Ms. Garrick and Ms. Crook responded to the General Alert posted on the County's website from November 1, 2019, to November 14, 2019, to seek residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment on the Area Housing Commission.
 
5. 17193   Recommendation Concerning the Chairman's 2020 Annual Appointments to Boards and Committees - Steven Barry, Commissioner, District 5

That the Board confirm Chairman Steven Barry's annual appointments to Boards and Committees on which Commissioners serve.

BACKUP TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER.
 
6. 17209   Recommendation Concerning the All Electronic Tolling Conversion for the Bob Sikes Toll Plaza - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board discuss the following items related to the Bob Sikes Toll Plaza and provide direction/approval for each item:

A. Discuss converting the Bob Sikes Toll Plaza to full All Electronic Tolling (AET); and

B. Approve issuing a Purchase Order to DRMP, Inc., on Contract PD 02-03.079 "Professional Services", in the amount of $24,615, for an All Electronic Tolling Signing and Pavement Marking Design.

[Funding Source: Fund 167, Bob Sikes Bridge Toll Fund", Cost Center 140302]
 
 
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
  I.   For Action
 
1. 17187   Recommendation Concerning Navy Federal Credit Union Memorandum of Agreement - Portion of OLF-8.

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Navy Federal Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), to address job creation by NFCU as a precondition to closing on approximately 98 acres at the OLF-8 site.
 
2. 17238   Recommendation Concerning a Resolution Ratifying Participation in a Joint Public Meeting.

That the Board adopt a Resolution ratifying participation in a joint public meeting on December 4, 2019, with the City Council of the City of Pensacola.
 
3. 17222   Recommendation Concerning Tonia and Christopher Moye v. Escambia County and Cantonment Football Club, Case No. 2018 CA 000929.

That the Board consider a proposed settlement in this matter.
 
14.   Items added to the agenda.
 
15.   Announcements.
 
16.   Adjournment.
 

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