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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – April 17, 2018 – 5:30 p.m.
Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building – First Floor
 
             
1.   Call to Order.

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The Board of County Commissioners allows any person to speak regarding an item on the Agenda. The speaker is limited to three (3) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the Chairman, to allow sufficient time for all speakers. Speakers shall refrain from abusive or profane remarks, disruptive outbursts, protests, or other conduct which interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting. Upon completion of the Public comment period, discussion is limited to Board members and questions raised by the Board.
 
2.   Invocation – Commissioner Barry.
 
3.   Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
 
4.   Are there any items to be added to the agenda?

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the agenda as prepared (or duly amended).
 
5.   Commissioners’ Forum.
 
6.   Presentation - Plaque by Commissioner May to Alvin Wingate for his service as Commissioner May’s appointee on the Escambia County Planning Board from September 18, 2003, through February 15, 2017.
 
7. 13944   Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action:

A. Adopt the Proclamation proclaiming May 2018 as "International Internal Audit Awareness Month" in Escambia County, extending greetings and best wishes to all observing International Internal Audit Awareness Month, and inviting the citizens of Escambia County to join in recognizing professional internal auditors for their contribution;

B. Adopt the Proclamation expressing a deep sense of gratitude and sincere and heartfelt appreciation to Dr. L. Edmond Gray, his son Leo Gray, and the entire Gray family for their many years of Christian service to this community and the many lives that were saved through their efforts;

C. Adopt the Proclamation honoring and commending the Scottish Rite Masons, Valley of Pensacola, for their leadership, dedication, and service to the community;

D. Adopt the Proclamation proclaiming May 1, 2018, as Law Day in Escambia County, Florida, "Separation of Powers: Framework for Freedom", and urging the citizens, schools, businesses, and media of Escambia County, Florida, to use this occasion to preserve and strengthen the rule of law;

E. Ratify the Proclamation dated April 5, 2018, commending and congratulating Mrs. Tamyra S. Jarvis on her retirement effective Friday, April 6, 2018, and expressing the Board's appreciation to Mrs. Jarvis for her faithful and dedicated service as a County employee; and

F. Ratify the Proclamation dated April 5, 2018, proclaiming April 9-13, 2018, as "Boys & Girls Club Week", and encouraging all citizens to join in recognizing and commending Boys & Girls Clubs in Florida for providing the young people of our communities with comprehensive and effective youth development services.
 
8. 13889   Years of Service Award Recognition.

Recommendation: That the Board recognize, with a pin and certificate, Terry Dennis Rigby, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, for his dedication in 30 years of service to Escambia County.
 
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. 13969   5:31 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting a new Natural Gas Franchise Ordinance for the Town of Century, Florida.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt a new Natural Gas Franchise Ordinance for the Town of Century, Florida.
 
11. 13971   5:32 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of the Fiscal Year 2018 Proposed Grant Application for Mass Transit Projects.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the Fiscal Year 2018 Grant Application for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Funds for operating and capital expenses:

A. Conduct the Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the general public on the Grant Application by the Mass Transit Department for $1,618,179 in Federal Assistance for Operating and Capital expenses;

B. Approve, or amend and approve, the Grant Application after receiving comments at the Public Hearing;

C. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Chairman and or County Administrator to execute all appropriate documents for the processing and receipt of federal funds from the Federal Transit Administration; and

D. Authorize the Mass Transit Department Director to file the Grant Application via the Federal Transportation Award Management System (TrAMS).

[Budgetary Impact - The Grant Application is for a total of $1,618,179. Operating Assistance of $800,000 requires a local 50% match of $800,000. Operating assistance will be reimbursed at 50% up to the allowed maximum of $800,000. The local match is included in the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget. Preventive maintenance, ADA Paratransit Service, and Baldwin County funds require a 20% local match of $204,545, which will be covered by Florida Toll Revenue Credits]
 
12.   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. 13993   Recommendation Concerning Documents Provided for Filing with the Board's Minutes

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

A. A copy of the fully executed Agreement of Resignation, Appointment and Acceptance, in connection with certain bonds issued on behalf of Gulf Power, approved by the Board on December 8, 2016;

B. The Cancellation of Lien recorded in Official Records Book 7879, Page 1699, cancelling the Escambia County Redevelopment Agency Lien Agreement approved by the Board on February 16, 2017, recorded in Official Records Book 7685, Pages 764-765, for property located at 226 Sunset Avenue, owned by Martha Nelson;

C. The Cancellation of Lien recorded in Official Records Book 7879, Page 1700, cancelling the Escambia County Redevelopment Agency Lien Agreement approved by the Board on February 16, 2017, recorded in Official Records Book 7688, Pages 934-935, for property located at 1208 Wilson Avenue, owned by Carolee A. Coleman; and

D. Closing documents for sale of surplus property located at 16605 North Shore Cove to Irene and Jordan Robertson, and for property located at 16411 North Shore Court to McDaniel Property Investments, LLC, based on the Board's action of May 4, 2017, approving the sale of 21 parcels of the Board's real property located on Innerarity Island.
 
2. 13983   Recommendation Concerning Minutes and Reports Prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office

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

A. Approve the Minutes of the Escambia County Area Transit Authority Organizational Meeting held April 5, 2018;

B. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Agenda Work Session held April 5, 2018; and

C. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held April 5, 2018.
 
 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
  I.  Action Item
 
1. 13975   Recommendation Concerning an At-Large Re-appointment/Appointment to the Planning Board

That the Board take the following action concerning a two-year, at-large re-appointment/appointment to the Escambia County Planning Board:

A. Waive the Board's Policy, Section I, Part B.1, D, Appointment Policy and Procedures, and re-appoint Reid Rushing effective April 17, 2018, through April 18, 2020;

OR

B. Appoint Spencer Blomquist effective April 17, 2018, through April 18, 2020.
 
2. 13976   Recommendation Concerning an At-Large Re-appointment/Appointment to the Board of Adjustment

That the Board take the following action concerning a two-year, at-large re-appointment/appointment to the Escambia County Board of Adjustment:

Waive the Board's Policy, Section I, Part B.1, D, Appointment Policy and Procedures, and re-appoint Bill Stromquist effective April 17, 2018, through April 18, 2020
 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 13927   Recommendation Concerning Scheduling and Advertising a Public Hearing to Adopt a Resolution to amend the Atwood Redevelopment Area Boundaries - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following April 17, 2018, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), authorizing the scheduling and advertising of a Public Hearing for Thursday, May 17, 2018, at 5:33 p.m., for consideration of adopting a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Florida, Pursuant to Part III, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, amending the Atwood Redevelopment Area Plan as to boundaries only; providing for authority; providing for findings and determinations; providing for severability; providing for an effective date.
 
2. 13908   Recommendation Concerning Agreement for Subordination of Mortgage for the Caminitti Place Rental Project - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Agreement for Subordination of Mortgage between Escambia County, Florida, Community Loan Fund, and Community Enterprise Investments, Inc., F/K/A Community Equity Investments, Inc., for the Caminitti Place Rental Project:

A. Approve the Agreement for Subordination of Mortgage subject to Legal review and approval, for the HOME Investments Partnership Program (HOME) assisted Caminitti Place Rental Project, owned by Community Enterprise Investments, Inc. (CEII); and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Agreement and all related documents required to complete the Subordination Agreement, including any actions that may be required of the County Attorney’s Office.

[Funding: Not Applicable]
 
3. 13904   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Information Technology Department - Shawn Fletcher, Information Technology Department Director

That the Board approve the seven Request for Disposition of Property Forms for the Information Technology Department for all items of equipment, which are described and listed on the Request Forms, with reason for disposition stated. The items are to be auctioned as surplus or disposed of properly.
 
4. 13947   Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Property Located in the Northwest Corner of West Kingsfield Road and County Road 297-A - Joy Jones, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board accept for information the Public Disclosure of Interest Form, provided by DSLD Homes (Florida), LLC, the owner of the two parcels acquired within Kingston Place Subdivision for intersection improvements.
 
5. 13884   Recommendation Concerning a Letter to the Florida Department of Transportation Requesting Street Lighting & Joint Funding of a Traffic Feasibility Study with City of Pensacola on State Road 10A (U.S. 90) West Cervantes Street/Mobile Highway - Joy Jones, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following Action:

A. Authorize the Chairman to sign a letter to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) requesting that street lighting be installed immediately along State Road (SR) 10A (U.S. 90) West Cervantes Street / Mobile Highway, from east of "W" Street to Lynch Street; and

B. Approve joint funding a traffic feasibility study along the West Cervantes Street/Mobile Highway corridor, from "A" Street to Dominquez Street, with the City of Pensacola to be managed by FDOT, and allocate funding from Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) IV for the study.

[Funding: LOST IV, Public Works Transportation Fund - $250,000; Public Works Staff planned to request the funds in LOST IV - 2019, so if approved, the funds would be advanced to 2018]
 
6. 13937   Recommendation Concerning the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management, Federally-Funded Subgrant Agreement - Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Modification Number 2 - Tim Tolbert, Building Official, Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management, Federally-Funded Subgrant Agreement - Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Modification Number 2:

A. Approve the Modification to Subgrant Agreement between the Division of Emergency Management and Escambia County, to modify the Federally-Funded Subgrant Agreement - Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program, authorizing cost increases to the non-federal share that will be paid directly by the Grant Recipient; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement.
 
7. 13959   Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Property from Ocean City-Wright Fire Control District and Okaloosa County Fire Rescue Organization to Escambia County Board of County Commissioners - Mike Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the acquisition of Hazmat Fire Equipment from Ocean City-Wright Fire Control District and Okaloosa County Fire Rescue:

A. Authorize the transfer of the Hazmat Equipment listed on the State of Florida Property Action Form to be transferred to Escambia County Fire Rescue; and

B. Authorize Mike D. Weaver, Escambia County Public Safety Director to execute any documents, subject to Legal review and sign-off, necessary to complete the acquisition of this property without further action of the Board.

WARNING: This Property Action Form includes a hold harmless and indemnification provision. The County Attorney advises against agreeing to these provisions because they may require the County to pay for damages, injuries, and expenses that the County is not otherwise legally obligated to pay.
 
8. 13935   Recommendation Concerning Multi-family Housing Revenue Bonds for Affordable Housing Project - JoLinda Herring, Bryant Miller Olive P.A. and Patricia D. Lott, Escambia County Housing Finance Authority

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving the plan of finance therein described and the issuance and sale of not exceeding $6,600,000 Multi-family Housing Revenue Bonds (the "Bonds") by the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority (the "Authority") to be used to finance or refinance the Affordable Housing Project located in Taylor County, Florida.
 
9. 13960   Recommendation Concerning the Acknowledgement and Reaffirmation of Four Triumph Application Submittals to the Triumph Gulf Coast Board - J. Taylor “Chips” Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board acknowledge submittal and reaffirm support for the following Triumph Applications to the Triumph Gulf Coast Board:

A. Downtown Sports Complex and Events Venue submitted by Escambia County and Pensacola Arena Development Partners;

B. Diversifying the Economy via Sector Workforce Development submitted by the Escambia County School Board;

C. Innovation Network Project at Downtown Technology Park submitted by the University of West Florida; and

D. Commercial Aircraft Maintenance Campus submitted by the City of Pensacola.

NOTE: The complete applications can be found at the MyFloridaTriumph.com website.
 
10. 13815   Recommendation Concerning the Unlawful Harassment Policy - Eric Kleinert, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve amending the Equal Opportunity Plan Policy, Section II, Part C.8, adopted August 21, 2008, to delete Section IV. B., Unlawful Harassment Policy and Complaint Form; and

B. Adopt the new Unlawful Harassment Policy.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 13929   Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following April 17, 2018, 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 eight Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements:

1. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Dixie N. Shedd, owner of residential property located at 1317 Poppy Avenue, 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 370116, to replace roof;

2. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Bama Boyz Properties 17, LLC, owners of residential property located at 1200 Old Corry Field Road, 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, to replace roof and total electrical rewiring upgrade;

3. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Timothy C. Hines, Trustee for Timothy C. Hines Revocable Living Trust, owner of residential property located at 1216 Poppy Avenue, Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,675, representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370116, to replace roof;

4. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Sheri Kennedy, owner of residential property located at 203 Bryant Road, 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, for sanitary sewer connection and replace roof;

5. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Dovie S. Soloe, owner of residential property located at 725 Lakewood Road, Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,425 representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370116, to replace roof and electrical rewiring;

6. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Samantha G. Taylor, owner of residential property located at 535 South First Street, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $5,720, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, for total electrical rewiring upgrade and replace roof;

7. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Debra A. Lee, owner of residential property located at 1018 Polk Avenue, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,739, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, to replace windows;

8. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Eulaine Adams, owner of residential property located at 3402 West Hernandez Street, Englewood Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,470, representing an in-kind match through the Englewood Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370117, to 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. 13930   Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following April 17, 2018, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the cancellation of the Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens:

A. Approving the following cancellations of three Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens, as the Grant recipients have met their one year of compliance with the Residential Grant Program:
Property Owners Address Amount
Don T. Clark, Rosalind J. Clark, and Theta L. Fisher 601 Southeast Baublits Drive $3,450
Eraena A. McKenzie and Irene M. Easterday 2105 Grundy Street $5,525
Nhung Hong Vo 1105 Grandview Street $3,680

B. Authorizing the Chairman to execute the Cancellation of Lien documents.
 
3. 13931   Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Lien - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following April 17, 2018, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the cancellation of the Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Lien:

A. Approving the following cancellation of the Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Lien, as the Grant recipient has met the one-year of compliance with the Commercial Façade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program:

Property Owner Address Amount
The Greater Pensacola Junior Golf Association, Inc. 3924 Navy Boulevard $2,102

B. Authorizing the Chairman to execute the Cancellation of Lien document.
 
4. 13953   Recommendation Concerning a Six-Month Agreement Extension for Agreement PD 14-15.040 (Dredging of Lafitte Cove Canal) - Joy Jones, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board authorize a six-month extension to Agreement PD 14-15.040 (Dredging of Lafitte Cove Canal) between Escambia County and Coastal Reef Builders, Inc., to allow for appropriate dredging permit renewals. Kenneth D. Minnick, President of Coastal Reef Builders, Inc., has agreed to waive the 60-day extension notification.

[Funding: Fund 175, Transportation Trust, Cost Center 211602, Object Code 54601. Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) provides the funding annually ($65,000) to Escambia County to manage the dredging activities]
 
5. 13958   Recommendation Concerning the Amendment to Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and Visit Pensacola, Inc. - Amy Lovoy, Assistant County Administrator

That the Board take the following action concerning the Fiscal Year 2017/2018 Amendment to Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and Visit Pensacola, Inc.:

A. Approve allocating the remaining available balances in the Tourist Promotion Fund, Fund 108, to Visit Pensacola, Inc., from Cost Center 360101, in the amount of $1,119,845, and from Cost Center 360105, in the amount of $958,145, for a combined total of $2,077,990;

B. Approve the Amendment to the Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement, amending Section 3, increasing the allocation by $2,077,990, for a total allocation of $8,339,438, to be paid from the Tourist Promotion Fund (108), Cost Centers 360101 and 360105, Account 58201; and amending Exhibit “A,” as follows:

Direct programming: Expenses of $4,490,611.00 $6,118,601 related to acquiring visitors to the destination. This includes the purchase of advertising, payments for firms managing the advertising, public relations and market research programs, registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences, brochures and collateral, consumer promotions, sales promotions, website development and marketing, production of marketing materials, and customer sites/familiarization trips. Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community.

Operations: Expenses of $608,558.00 $708,558 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office and the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA).

Personnel: Expenses of $1,162,279.00 $1,512,279 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA).

C. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Amendment and all other necessary documents; and

D. Authorize the execution of the necessary Change Order.
 
6. 13932   Recommendation Concerning the Surplus and Sale of County-Owned Real Property Located at 603 Coulter 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 603 Coulter Avenue, shown below:

A. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to take such necessary actions to evict the occupants of the County-owned property, if occupied;

B. Declare surplus the Board's real property located at 603 Coulter Avenue, located in District 5, Account #: 11-3109-000, Reference #: 10-1N-31-4101-020-018. The Property Appraiser's current assessed value is $12,825;

C. Authorize the sale of the property to the bidder with the highest offer received at or above the minimum bid, which will be set at the current value assessed by the Property Appraiser. It has been determined that the County does not have a need for this property; and

D. 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.
 
7. 13945   Recommendation Concerning the Surplus and Sale of County-Owned Real Property Located at 4700 Block Richardson Road - 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 4700 Block Richardson Road, shown below:

A. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to take such necessary actions to evict the occupants of the County-owned property, if occupied;

B. Declare surplus the Board's real property located at 4700 Block Richardson Road, located in District 5, Account #: 12-0309-335, Reference #: 14-2N-31-4006-000-009. The Property Appraiser's current assessed value is $11,400;

C. Authorize the sale of the property to the bidder with the highest offer received at or above the minimum bid, which will be set at the current value assessed by the Property Appraiser. It has been determined that the County does not have a need for this property; and

D. 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.
 
8. 13962   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #082 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board take the following action:

A. That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #082, General Fund (001) and Gulf Coast Restoration Fund (118), in the amount of $2,111,055, to recognize proceeds from the the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and to appropriate these funds for three RESTORE Direct Component (Pot 1) Grant Projects; and

B. That the Board approve establishing the following positions to perform duties associated with the development and implementation of the RESTORE Direct Component (Pot 1) Grant Projects. These positions are an Accountant (General Fund) and an Environmental Project Coordinator (RESTORE Fund). This Award also includes 25% funding for the County's RESTORE Program Manager. These two requested positions are funded by the RESTORE Project Funds.

Development and implementation of the Plan will occur internally with County staff, including the existing Grant-funded RESTORE Program Manager in which 25% of the salary will be funded from this Grant. This Award also includes funding for an Accountant ($63,660 which includes fringe benefits) which will come from the allowable 10% Indirect Costs. An Environmental Project Coordinator position ($61,092 which includes fringe benefits) will be funded from the three projects.
 
9. 13965   Recommendation Concerning Budget Amendment #079 for Capital Purchases for the Escambia County Library System - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Office of Management and Budget

That the Board approve Budget Amendment # 079, Library Operations, Library Fund (113), in the amount of $165,000 to cover the purchases of four replacement vans for Library operations and events. The purchase includes the four vans, graphic wraps, ADA-approved access trays, cargo barriers, trailer for mobile STEAM Lab with graphics, and two generators for mobile STEAM events. These funds have been approved by the West Florida Public Library (WFPL) Board of Governance (meeting date March 26, 2018) and will come from Fund 113 reserves (balance $2,825,762).
 
10. 13961   Recommendation Concerning the Notice of Award for the RESTORE Direct Component (Pot 1), Hollice T. Williams Stormwater Park Project - J. Taylor “Chips” Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board accept the RESTORE Direct Component (Pot 1) Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Treasury for Planning Assistance for the Hollice T. Williams Stormwater Park Project Grant Award No. 1 RDCGR080054-01-00, in the amount of $1,597,320.

[Funding: Fund 118, Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. The cost center will be determined during the time of the Supplemental Budget Amendment]
 
11. 13834   Recommendation Concerning the Escambia County Summer Youth Employment Program - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services, Department Director

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve the implementation of the Escambia County Summer Youth Employment Program to begin on May 28, 2018, through August 10, 2018, and the funding for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, in the amount of $312,310; and

B. Authorize the issuance of all related Purchase Orders associated with Fiscal Year 2017-2018.

[Funding source: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 130201, Account Code 53401]
 
12. 14001   Recommendation Concerning Approval of $1,000 for Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) - Commissioner Steven Barry, District 5

That the Board approve $1,000 to be funded from Commissioner Steven Barry's discretionary funds, for the Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) Program, and approve the voucher for this purpose.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Discretionary Money, Cost Center 110101, Object Code 58201]
 
13. 13986   Recommendation Concerning Default on the Purchase of 2 County-Owned Real Properties Located at 13 Elegans Avenue and 200 Block Seamarge Lane - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board take the following action concerning Default on the Purchase of 2 County-Owned Real Properties Located at 13 Elegans Avenue (Account #: 08-4039-000, Reference #: 59-2S-30-1000-010-017) and 200 Block Seamarge Lane (Account #: 08-4370-000, Reference#: 59-2S-30-2700-003-038). Both parcels are located in District 2:

A. Declare James D. Homyak, the successful bidder of both parcels referenced above, to be in default of the terms of the Contracts between him and the County for the purchase of the County-owned parcels located at 13 Elegans Avenue and 200 Block Seamarge Lane for failure to close in the timeframe prescribed by the terms of the Contracts;

B. Retain the deposits made by Mr. Homyak, in the amount of $1,282.50 for the parcel located at 13 Elegans Avenue, and $1,010 for the parcel located at 200 Block Seamarge Lane; and

C. Authorize the parcels to be re-advertised for sale at another auction.
 
  III. For Discussion
 
1. 13918   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of a Parcel of Real Property Located in the 5600 Block of Scenic Highway - Joy Jones, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning acceptance of the donation of a parcel of real property located in the 5600 Block of Scenic Highway:

A. Authorize staff to pursue acceptance of the donation of real property located in the 5600 Block of Scenic Highway; and

B. Authorize staff to complete the standard due diligence items associated with acceptance of real property and bring the executed deed back to the Board.

[Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 220102, NESD Capital Projects, Project # 08NE0028]
 
2. 13999   Recommendation Concerning the Confirmation of Dr. Rayme Edler as Medical Director for Escambia County Emergency Medical Services and the Corrections Department - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

That the Board confirm the hiring of Dr. Rayme Edler as the Medical Director for Escambia County Emergency Medical Services and the Corrections Department, with an annual salary of $190,000 per year, plus the same benefits other County employees receive along with a County vehicle, effective May 7, 2018. This position is currently budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget and will replace Dr. Paul Henning, former Medical Director.

[Funding: Fund 408, Emergency Medical Services, Cost Center 330302, for 50% of the cost; and Fund 001, General Fund, Corrections Cost Center 290402, for 50% for the cost]
 
3. 13928   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 2017/2018:

A. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, in the amount of $10,000; and

B. Kukua Institute Inc., in the amount of $12,500.

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 County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.

[Funding Source: Fund 121, Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Cost Center 540103, Aids to Private Organizations 58201]
 
4. 13991   Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for New Escambia County Corrections Facilities - Enhanced Commissioning - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County and H2Engineering, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 17-18.019, New Escambia County Corrections Facilities - Enhanced Commissioning, in the amount of $305,000.

[Funding: Fund 311, Series 2017 Project Fund, Cost Center 290408, Object Code 56201, Project # 14SH2728]
 
5. 13992   Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for New Escambia County Corrections Facilities - Threshold Inspections - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County and Mott MacDonald, LLC, per the terms and conditions of PD 17-18.018, New Escambia County Corrections Facilities – Threshold Inspections, in the amount of $144,200.

[Funding: Fund 311, Series 2017 Project Fund, Cost Center 290408, Object Code 56201, Project #14SH2728]
 
13.   Items added to the agenda.
 
14.   Announcements.
 
15.   Adjournment.
 

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