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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting –March 19, 2015– 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 – Pastor Kirk Sutek, My Father's Vineyard.
 
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. 7859   Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action:

A. Ratify the Proclamation dated March 12, 2015, recognizing Vivica. A. Fox for her dedication and commitment to empowering others in her many roles as advocate, producer, actress, and business woman;

B. Adopt the Proclamation proclaiming March 2015 as "American Red Cross Month";

C. Adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating the Pine Forest High School's Lady Eagles Basketball Team on their 6A State Girls Basketball Championship and wishing the coach, staff, and players of the Pine Forest High School's Lady Eagle's Basketball Program continued success in the future; and

D. Adopt the Proclamation recognizing and commending Petty Officer 1st Class Alexanna Christina Williams for her selfless dedication to improving the lives of others and making a positive difference in the lives of many citizens, not only military active duty but also retirees, as well as local civilians.
 
7.   Written Communication:
 
A. 7861   February 2, 2015, communication from John D. Saltzman demanding that the Lien on his property be immediately removed. Mr. Saltzman is contesting a Municipal Services Benefit Unit Special Assessment Lien that has been placed on the property that he owns located at 603 Ariola Drive, Pensacola Beach, Florida.
 
B. 7827   February 19, 2015, e-mail communication from Lisa Carrasco, Code Curative Analyst, First International Title, Inc., requesting that the Board provide relief of Code Enforcement Lien attached to property located at 708 Winterset Drive.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider lien relief request made by Lisa Carrasco against property located at 708 Winterset Drive.

On August 21, 2014, the Board amended the “Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens” Policy, Section III, H 2. Staff was instructed to review all request 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 not fall within any of the criteria that would allow the County Administrator to act on the Board’s behalf and 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.

Lisa Carrasco has no other recourse but to appeal before the Board under Written Communication.
 
C. 7823   February 2015, communication from Carla Hardy Gulley requesting that the Board provide relief of Code Enforcement Lien attached to property located at 7 Wyoming Street.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider lien relief request made by Carla Hardy Gulley against property located at 7 Wyoming Street.

On August 21, 2014, the Board amended the “Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens” Policy, Section III, H 2. Staff was instructed to review all request 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 not fall within any of the criteria that would allow the County Administrator to act on the Board’s behalf and 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.

Carla Hardy Gulley has no other recourse but to appeal before the Board under Written Communication.
 
D. 7877   March 10, 2015 - Communication from Gloria Wiggins requesting funding, in the amount of $250,000, for the year 2016, for Silver Lining-Dealing with Mental Health, Inc., a proposed youth-based home for 13 to 18 year-old juveniles, and current funding for $5,000 to $7,000 for the "Young Dreamers Club," an off-spring of the afore-mentioned company, that works with the youth at Woodham Middle School.
 
8.   Did the Clerk’s Office receive the proofs of publication for the Public Hearing(s) on the agenda and the Board’s Weekly Meeting Schedule?

Recommendation: That the Board waive the reading of the legal advertisement(s) and accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the certified affidavit(s) establishing proof of publication for the Public Hearing(s) on the agenda, and the Board of County Commissioners – Escambia County, Florida, Meeting Schedule.
 
9. 7831   5:32 p.m. TEFRA Public Hearing for consideration of authorizing the issuance of not-to-exceed $60,1,00,000 Escambia County, Florida, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2015 (International Paper Company Project), Series 2015, for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding Bonds currently outstanding and issued by the County on behalf of International Paper Company.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the issuance of not-to-exceed $60,100,000 Escambia County, Florida, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2015 (International Paper Company Project) (herein, the “Bonds”), on behalf of International Paper Company (the “Company”), for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding Bonds of the County issued on behalf of the Company:

A. Ratify the scheduling and publication of the Notice of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Public Hearing for consideration of authorizing the issuance of the Bonds and advertising of the notice of Public Hearing;

B. Conduct the TEFRA Public Hearing; and

C. Following the public hearing, adopt, and authorize the Chairman to execute, the Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of the Bonds upon the terms established therein. The Bonds will not obligate the credit of the County or pose any obligation or liability for the County.
 
10.   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. 7837   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of TDT Collection Data for the January 2015 Returns received in February 2015

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Collections Data for the January 2015 returns received in the month of February 2015, as prepared by the Finance Department of the Clerk and Comptroller’s Office; this is the fifth month of collections for the Fiscal Year 2015; total collections for the month of
January 2015 returns was $329,989.92; this is a 5.82% increase over the January 2014 returns; total collections year-to-date are 15.17% more than the comparable time frame in Fiscal Year 2014.
 
2. 7848   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the February 28, 2015 Investment Report

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Investment Portfolio Summary Report for the month ended February 28, 2015, as required by Ordinance Number 95-13; on February 28, 2015, the portfolio market value was $267,505,542 and portfolio earnings totaled $126,440 for the month; the short-term portfolio yield was 0.21%, which should be compared to the S&P Government Index Pool Index 30 Day benchmark of 0.12%; the enhanced cash portfolio achieved a yield of 0.48%, which should be compared to the Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury Index of 0.58%; the long-term CORE portfolio achieved a total return of -0.42%, which should be compared to the Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year Treasury Index benchmark of -0.51%.
 
3. 7814   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the following two Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (the reports are available online at http://www.escambiaclerk.com/clerk/coc_cafr.aspx):

A. The Government Finance Officers' Association version of the Escambia County, Florida, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2014, as received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on March 3, 2015; and

B. The Auditor General version of the Escambia County Florida, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2014, as received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on March 9, 2015.
 
4. 7874   Recommendation Concerning Minutes and Reports Prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office

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

A. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the report of the Agenda Work Session held March 5, 2015;

B. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held March 5, 2015; and

C. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held February 12, 2015.

(BACKUP TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER)
 
 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
  I.   Public Hearing
 
1. 7775   5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Articles 4 and 6 of the Land Development Code

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Article 4, Subdivisions and Site Plans, amending Section 4.02.00 Subdivision Regulations; and Article 6, Section 6.04.00 Zoning Districts, creating a new Section 6.04.20 relating to the cessation of recreational amenities in residential subdivisions.

This hearing serves as the first of two required public hearings before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) as set forth in Section 2.08.04 (b) and F.S. 125.66(4)(b).

At the March 3, 2015, Planning Board meeting, the Board recommended to remove Section 6.04.21 from the ordinance and forward to the BCC for review.
 
2. 7776   5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Article 2 of the Land Development Code

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Article 2, Administration, Section 2.14.02, to modify the authority to grant exceptions to the overlay district standards.

At the March 3, 2015, Planning Board meeting, the Board recommended approval of the Ordinance to the BCC with minor changes.
 
3. 7778   5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending the Escambia County Land Development Code

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review an Ordinance repealing and replacing the Land Development Code (LDC).

This hearing serves as the first of two required public hearings before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) as set forth in Section 2.08.04 (b) and F.S. 125.66(4)(b).
 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 7805   Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, February 19, 2015 - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the February 19, 2015, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant.
 
2. 7826   Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning an appointment to the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee:

A. Appoint John F. Soule, the Board’s current Alternate #1 member, to the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee, replacing Harlan Butler, an At-Large member, due to his resignation; and

B. Request the County Administrator’s Office send a letter of appointment to John F. Soule, and a letter of appreciation to Harlan Butler.
 
3. 7763   Recommendation Concerning Renewal of Park License and Management Agreements for County Athletic Parks - Michael Rhodes, Parks and Recreation Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Park License and Management Agreements for County athletic parks between Escambia County and volunteer athletic associations:

Recognize the the renewal of each of the Agreements authorizing license and management of County-owned property for public recreation purposes for a term of one year, beginning March 31, 2015, with the following volunteer athletic organizations:

A. Bellview Baseball Association at Bellview Park;
B. Bellview Football Club at Bellview Park;
C. Brent Baseball Youth Sports Association at Brent Baseball Park;
D. Brent Youth Sports Association at Brent Football Park;
E. Cantonment Football Club at Cantonment Athletic Park;
F. Ensley Chiefs Football Association at John R. Jones Park;
G. Miracle League of Pensacola at John R. Jones Park;
H. Molino Recreation Association at Don Sutton Park;
I. Myrtle Grove Athletic Association at Myrtle Grove Park;
J. Northwest Escambia Bradberry Park at Harvey C. Bradberry Park;
K. Pensacola Futbol Club, Inc., at Ashton Brosnaham Park;
L. Perdido Bay Futbol Club at Southwest Escambia County Sports Complex Park;
M. Perdido Bay Youth Sports Association at Southwest Escambia County Sports Complex Park;
N. West Pensacola Youth Association at Raymond Riddle Park; and
O. Youth Association of North East Pensacola at John R. Jones Park.
 
4. 7860   Recommendation Concerning the Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County and the City of Pensacola Relating to Food and Beverage Concession Services at the West Florida Public Library Downtown Main Library - Darlene Howell, Library Administrator

That the Board take the following action concerning the Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County and the City of Pensacola Relating to Food and Beverage Concession Services at the West Florida Public Library Downtown Main Library:

A. Approve the Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County and the City of Pensacola Relating to Food and Beverage Concession Services at the West Florida Public Library Downtown Main Library; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement.
 
5. 7869   Recommendation Concerning the Proposed Change In Hours of Operations at the Escambia County Animal Shelter - Marilyn D. Wesley, Community Affairs Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the proposed hours of operation at the Escambia County Animal Shelter to serve the public, per the following:

Monday - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Intake Only - No Adoptions)
Tuesday - Friday - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
6. 7878   Recommendation Concerning a Resolution Designating the Chief Correctional Officer of Escambia County, Florida - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign, subject to Legal review and sign-off, the Resolution Designating the Chief Correctional Officer of Escambia County Florida, pursuant to Florida Statutes 951.06, to designate Michael A. Tidwell as the Chief Correctional Officer for Escambia County.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 7806   Recommendation Concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following March 19, 2015, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the three Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements:

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

1. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Derryl D. Kidder, the owner of residential property located at 4 Audusson Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,250, representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220519, Object Code 58301, for electrical rewiring;

2. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Lois Merritt, the owner of residential property located at 205 Northwest Syrcle Drive, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,475, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220516, Object Code 58301, to install new windows; and

3. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Velma L Williams, the owner of residential property located at 3409 West Jordan Street, Pensacola, Florida, in the Englewood Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,590, representing an in-kind match through the Englewood Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220520, Object Code 58301, replace roof; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement the Grant awards.
 
2. 7810   Recommendation Concerning Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following March 19, 2015, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for property located at 3201 Mobile Highway:

A. Approving the Commercial Facade Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Dang & Nguyen Enterprise, LLC, the owner of commercial property located at 3201 Mobile Highway, Pensacola, Florida, in the Brownsville Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $5,443, representing an in-kind match through the Brownsville Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220515, Object Code 58301, and/or Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED) 2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Fund 129, Cost Center 220435, Object Code 58301, to restoration the architectural features and parking improvements; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.
 
3. 7807   Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of Five Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following March 19, 2015, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the cancellation of five Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens:

A. Approving the cancellation of the following of five Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens, as the Grant recipients have met their Grant requirements:

Property Owner Address Amount
Kristin Davis 1305 Poppy Avenue $1,107
James and Margaret French 114 Lakewood Road $1,325
Justin Kaiser 1220 Wisteria Avenue $1,082
Kent D. Lowman 3306 West La Rua Street $2,245
Gary L. and Lynn M. Van Natter 1217 Wisteria Avenue $1,515


B. Authorizing the Chairman to execute the Cancellation of Lien documents.
 
4. 7809   Recommendation Concerning the Amendment to the Special Needs Housing for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Agreement - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Amendment to the Special Needs Housing for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Agreement with ARC Gateway, Inc. (ARC), funded through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program:

A. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with ARC Gateway, Inc., joining Pollak Rehabilitation Center, Inc., as a party to the Agreement; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Amendment.
 
5. 7833   Recommendation Concerning a Ricoh Copier Lease for the Escambia County Community & Environment Department - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board award a Purchase Order for a 60-month Lease Option to Copy Products Company, for the Community & Environment Department, for an annual amount of $1,494, in accordance with the Escambia County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Finance, Article II, Purchase and Contracts, Section 106 - Multi-Year Lease and Lease Purchase Agreements.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 221001, Water Quality and Land Management Division, Object Code 54401, Rentals and Leases]
 
6. 7780   Recommendation Concerning Budget Amendment #087 - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Budget Amendment #087, providing funding from the County's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Fund (151), for 14 temporary Maintenance Workers to mow the rights-of-way and pick up litter in the County CRA Districts and other related activities:

A. Authorize the creation of 14 temporary Maintenance Worker positions or contract positions, to be used for various duties within the CRA Districts; and

B. Approve Budget Amendment #087, Community Redevelopment Agency Fund (151), in the amount of $168,180, moving funds from Palafox, Englewood, Brownsville, Warrington, and Barrancas CRA Reserves to fund 14 temporary Maintenance Worker positions - $141,335, for enhanced mowing and clean-up, and the maintenance of mowers, weed eaters, blowers, edgers, 2 vans, and a crew truck - $26,845.
 
7. 7822   Recommendation Concerning Budget Amendment #093 - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board approve Budget Amendment #093, Internal Service Fund (501), in the amount of $12,500, to appropriate funds for the final annual leave payout to the retiring Fuel Distribution Supervisor. On August 21, 2014, the policy regarding the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) was revised to allow retiring employees to also sell additional accumulated annual leave at the end of their DROP period, as a result the payout wasn't budgeted for Fiscal Year 2014/2015. Funds will be placed into personnel from operating, there is no net change in the Cost Center Budget.
 
8. 7825   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #094 - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #094, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110), for a reduction in the amount of $7,888, adjusting the Grant Budget to reflect the actual Grant balance in the Domestic Security Grant Contract Number 15-DS-P4-010-27-01-379.
 
9. 7683   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #097 - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #097, Mass Transit Fund (104), in the amount of $550,000, to recognize Grants FL95-X082-00 and FL95-X082-01, from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and to appropriate these funds to be used for preventive maintenance at the Escambia County Area Transit System (ECAT). Florida Toll Revenue Credits will be used to cover the match required for both Grants.
 
10. 7476   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Internet Web Filter Replacement Department - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board award a Purchase Order for PD 14-15.023, for the purchase of an Internet Web Filter Replacement, to Technology Integration Group, in the amount of $76,817.04.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 270103, Object Code 56401]
 
11. 6489   Recommendation Concerning Escambia County Fire Station Flood Repairs - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board award Contract PD 14-15.034, Escambia County Fire Station Flood Repairs, to R.D. Ward Construction Company., Inc., for the base bid amount of $147,000, plus alternates 1, 2, 3, and 4, in the amounts of $15,900, $104,900, $7,500, and $10,000, respectively, for a total amount of $285,300.

[Funding: Fund 112, Disaster Recovery, Cost Center 330494, Object Code 54601, Project #ESEFD21, $147,000;
Fund 112, Disaster Recovery, Cost Center 330494, Object Code 56201, Project #ESEFD21, $130,800; and
Fund 112, Disaster Recovery, Cost Center 330494, Object Code 56301, Project #ESEFD21, $7,500]
 
12. 7834   Recommendation Concerning the Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Surplus Real Property Located at 5000 Commerce Park Circle - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning approval of the Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Surplus Real Property Located at 5000 Commerce Park Circle:

A. Approve the Agreement for Sale and Purchase that was prepared in anticipation of the sale of real property located at 5000 Commerce Park Circle (Account Number 04-0861-821, Reference Number 39-1S-30-0200-002-002);

B. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to prepare and the Chairman to sign all documents necessary to complete the sale of the real property, without further action of the Board; and

C. Authorize the County Administrator to review and approve the intended use to ensure it is consistent with the zoning and the purposes for which Marcus Pointe Commerce Park was established.
 
13. 7735   Recommendation Concerning the Lease Agreement for Paratransit Vehicles - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Lease Agreement for Paratransit Vehicles:

A. Approve the Lease Agreement for Paratransit Vehicles, which allows the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), acting as the Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC), to lease CTC-owned vehicles to First Transit, Inc., acting as the CTC's Operator, for the amount of $1 per vehicle, for use in the paratransit service in Escambia County; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Lease Agreement for Paratransit Vehicles.
 
14. 7858   Recommendation Concerning Assembly Kits for Escambia County Area Transit Bus Shelters - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board authorize a Purchase Order for PD 14-15.011, Assembly Kits for Escambia County Area Transit Bus Shelters, to Brasco International, Inc., for a quantity of 30, 9 feet by 5 feet or similar size shelters, with bench, waste receptacle, and solar LED packages, for a total of $212,850.

[Funding: Fund 320, FTA Capital Project Fund, Cost Center 320423, Object Code 56301]
 
15. 7804   Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of a Stormwater Drainage Easement from Cypress Point East and West Homeowners Association, Inc. - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the acceptance of the donation of a Stormwater Drainage Easement (approximately 0.57 acres), located on Scenic Highway, from Cypress Point East and West Homeowners Association, Inc.:

A. Accept the donation of a 0.57 acre stormwater drainage easement located on Scenic Highway, from Cypress Point East and West Homeowners Association, Inc.;

B. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps as the stormwater drainage easement is being donated for governmental use, which is for drainage improvements, and the County benefits from the acceptance of this stormwater drainage easement, which enhances the safety and well-being of the citizens of Escambia County;

C. Authorize the payment of incidental expenditures associated with the recording of documents; and

D. Authorize staff to prepare, and the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept the Stormwater Drainage Easement as of the day of delivery of the Stormwater Drainage Easement to the Chairman or Vice Chairman, and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to acknowledge the Board's acceptance at that time.

[Funding: Funds for incidental expenses associated with the recording of documents are available in an Engineering Escrow Account accessed by the Escambia County Clerk's Office]
 
16. 7816   Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of a Drainage Easement Located at 6512 Colonade Circle - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the acceptance of the donation of a 7.5-foot-wide drainage easement (approximately 797 square feet), along the north side of the property located at 6512 Colonade Circle, from Shizuko T. Calhoun, for the 69th Avenue Drainage Project:

A. Accept the donation of a 7.5-foot-wide drainage easement (approximately 797 square feet), along the north side of the property located at 6512 Colonade Circle, from Shizuko T. Calhoun, for the 69th Avenue Drainage Project;

B. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps as the easement is being donated for governmental use, which is for drainage improvements, and the County benefits from the acceptance of this drainage easement, which enhances the safety and well-being of the citizens of Escambia County;

C. Authorize the payment of incidental expenditures associated with the recording of documents; and

D. Authorize staff to prepare, and the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept the Drainage Easement as of the day of delivery of the Drainage Easement to the Chairman or Vice Chairman, and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to acknowledge the Board's acceptance at that time.

[Funding: Funds for incidental expenses associated with the recording of documents are available in an Engineering Escrow Account accessed by the Escambia County Clerk's Office]
 
17. 7817   Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of a Drainage Easement Located at 6514 Colonade Circle - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the acceptance of the donation of a 7.5-foot-wide drainage easement (approximately 797 square feet), along the south side of the property located at 6514 Colonade Circle, from Julius S. and Felicia Cunningham, for the 69th Avenue Drainage Project:

A. Accept the donation of a 7.5-foot-wide drainage easement (approximately 797 square feet), along the south side of the property located at 6514 Colonade Circle, from Julius S. and Felicia Cunningham, for the 69th Avenue Drainage Project;

B. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps as the drainage easement is being donated for governmental use, which is for drainage improvements, and the County benefits from the acceptance of this drainage easement, which enhances the safety and well-being of the citizens of Escambia County;

C. Authorize the payment of incidental expenditures associated with the recording of documents; and

D. Authorize staff to prepare, and the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept the Drainage Easement as of the day of delivery of the Drainage Easement to the Chairman or Vice Chairman, and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to acknowledge the Board's acceptance at that time.

[Funding: Funds for incidental expenses associated with the recording of documents are available in an Engineering Escrow Account accessed by the Escambia County Clerk's Office]
 
18. 7789   Recommendation Concerning the 2015 Grant Application (FL-95-X082-00) for Federal Transit Administration 5307 Flex Funding, in the Amount of $250,000 - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the 2015 Grant Application (FL-95-X082-00) for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5307 Flex Funding for Planning and Capital Assistance for Mass Transit Projects for Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT), in the amount of $250,000:

A. Adopt the Resolution authorizing Escambia County to apply for and accept certain Grant awards made by the United States Department of Transportation for the FTA, in the amount of $250,000;

B. Authorize the General Manager of ECAT, to apply for and file the Grant Application via the Federal Transportation Electronic Award and Management System (TEAM); and

C. Authorize the Chairman to sign any other documents associated with this Grant subject to Legal review, and without further action by the Board of County Commissioners.

[Funding: Florida Toll Revenue Credits cover the match required for this Grant; therefore, no County funds are needed. However, a Supplemental Budget Amendment to Fund 104 will be required when the Grant has been approved by the FTA]
 
19. 7769   Recommendation Concerning the 2015 Grant Application (FL-95-X082-01) for Federal Transit Administration 5307 Flex Funding, in the Amount of $300,000 - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the 2015 Grant Application (FL-95-X082-01) for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5307 Flex Funding for Planning and Capital Assistance for Mass Transit Projects for Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT), in the amount of $300,000:

A. Adopt the Resolution authorizing Escambia County to apply for and accept certain Grant awards made by the United States Department of Transportation for the FTA, in the amount of $300,000;

B. Authorize the General Manager of ECAT, to apply for and file the Grant Application via the Federal Transportation Electronic Award and Management System (TEAM); and

C. Authorize the Chairman to sign any other documents associated with this Grant subject to Legal review, and without further action by the Board of County Commissioners.

[Funding: Florida Toll Revenue Credits cover the match required for this Grant; therefore, no County funds are needed. However, a Supplemental Budget Amendment to Fund 104 will be required when the Grant has been approved by the FTA]
 
20. 7819   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 $1,181,424.48 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.
 
21. 7821   Recommendation Concerning the First Renewal of Lease Agreement between Escambia County and Rebuild Northwest Florida, Inc. - David W. Wheeler, CFM, Facilities Management Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the First Renewal of Lease Agreement between Escambia County and Rebuild Northwest Florida, Inc.:

A. Approve the First Renewal of Lease Agreement between Escambia County and Rebuild Northwest Florida, Inc., for real property located at 150 West Maxwell Street, Pensacola, Florida, for an additional two-year term, commencing on April 1, 2015, and ending March 31, 2017; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Renewal of Lease Agreement.

[Funding: Lessee shall pay the County rent in the amount of $1 per year for the renewal term]
 
22. 7881   Recommendation Concerning the Board's Appointment of a Designee to the Community Economic Development Association of Pensacola and Escambia County, Inc., Board - Steven Barry, Commissioner District 5

That the Board of County Commissioner's (BCC) appoint Jack R. Brown, Escambia County Administrator, as the BCC's designee to be a Governmental Entity Director on the Community Economic Development Association of Pensacola and Escambia County, Inc. (CEDA) Board, in accordance with the CEDA Bylaws, Article IV, Board of Directors, 1.2.2 Governmental Entity Director.
 
23. 7883   Recommendation Concerning the Youth Resource Expo to be Held at the Marie K. Young/Wedgewood Community Center - Marilyn D. Wesley, Community Affairs Department Director

That the Board approve $1,000 to provide refreshments for the Youth Resource Expo, coordinated thru the Community Affairs Departmen,t to be held at the Marie K. Young/Wedgewood Community Center on Monday, March 30, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

[Funding Source: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 110201, Object Code 59805 - General Fund Reserves]
 
  III. For Discussion
 
1. 7862   Recommendation Concerning the Fund Balance Carryforward in the Tourist Development Tax - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

That the Board consider allocating the overage available in the Tourist Promotion Fund (108), in the total amount of $2,305,753, per the following:

A. Visit Pensacola, Inc. – $1,405,753, to include funds for the Sports Tourism Feasibility Study;

B. Art, Culture, and Entertainment, Inc. – $487,500, to be used specifically for performance of the Foo Foo Festival;

C. Downtown Improvement Board – $287,500, to be used for the purchase of holiday lights and the performance of the Pelican Drop; and

D. Banks Enterprise – $125,000, to be used for the performance of the Gulf Coast Summerfest Music Festival.
 
2. 7872   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Funding for the US Optimist Dinghy Association National Championships - Commissioner Doug Underhill, District 2

That the Board consider the request for $5,000, to be funded from the 4th Cent Tourist Development Tax, for support of the US Optimist Dinghy Association National Championships to be held at the Pensacola Yacht Club July 18-26, 2015, and approve the Purchase Order for this purpose.

[Funding: The Board placed $250,000 in the 4th Cent Tourist Development Tax reserves. These funds were to be allocated by the Board for events and other tourist promotion activities]
 
3. 7885   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Funding for the Premier of the IMAX Film "Living in the Age of Airplanes," to be Shown at the IMAX Naval Aviation Memorial Theatre - Doug Underhill, Commissioner District 5

That the Board consider the request by the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, Inc., for $18,000, from Commissioner Doug Underhill, to be funded from the 4th Cent Tourist Development Tax, to support hosting the Premier of the IMAX film "Living in the Age of Airplanes," to be shown at the IMAX Naval Aviation Memorial Theatre in April 2015.

[Funding: The Board placed $250,000 in the 4th Cent Tourist Development Tax reserves. These funds were to be allocated by the Board for events and other tourist promotion activities.]
 
 
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
  I.   For Action
 
1. 7803   Recommendation Concerning a Conflict Waiver Request from the Law Firm of Sirote & Permutt, PC.

That the Board take the following action:

A. Authorize a conflict waiver for Sirote & Permutt, PC in connection with a foreclosure action brought on behalf of PennyMac Loan Services, Inc. (PennyMac), against Melissa S. Carter on property located at 6461 Concord Way, Pensacola, Florida 32504; and

B. Authorize the County Attorney to prepare and transmit a letter to Sirote & Permutt, PC that confirms the Board's conflict waiver.
 
2. 7839   Recommendation Concerning Authorization to Pay Purchase Order #141216 Issued to Complete General Contractors, Inc. and Change Order

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve and authorize payment of Purchase Order #141216 issued to Complete General Contractors, Inc., in the sum of $49,999.00, plus an additional sum of $15,501.00 as a change order for a total sum of $65,500.00, payable to Complete General Contractors, Inc., together with cost of mediation in the sum of $2,221.20, payable to Clark, Partington, Hart, Larry, Bond & Stackhouse.

B. Authorize the County Attorney’s Office to draft and obtain from Complete General Contractors, Inc., and John Minor, individually, a general release and hold harmless agreement in exchange for payment of the purchase and change order.


Funding Source: Internal Service Fund (Fund 501); Balance Sheet Account: 239898.
 
11.   Items added to the agenda.
 
12.   Announcements.
 
13.   Adjournment.
 

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