Agenda

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 Underhill.

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.

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.

7.

17717

8.

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.

17646

Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of TDT Collection Data for the January 2020 Returns Received in February 2020

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Collection Data for the January 2020 returns received in the month of February 2020, as prepared by the Finance Department of the Clerk and Comptroller's Office. This is the fifth month of collections for the Fiscal year 2020; total collections for the month of January 2020 returns was $487,261.36; this is a 4.48% increase from January 2019 returns; total collections year to date are .52% more than the comparable time frame in Fiscal Year 2019.

2.

17673

Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the February 29, 2020, Investment Report.

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Investment Portfolio Summary Report for the month ended February 29, 2020, as required by Ordinance Number 95-13. On February 29, 2020, the portfolio market value was $359,333,865 and portfolio earnings totaled $615,675 for the month. The short term portfolio achieved a yield of 1.81%. The long-term CORE portfolio achieved a yield of 1.05%.

3.

17683

Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of a Document Relating to a State of Local Emergency

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Resolution [R2020-24] Declaring a State of Local Emergency due to the imminent threat posed by COVID-19, dated March 16, 2020.

4.

17680

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 Reports of the Agenda Work Session and the Gary Sansing Public Forum held March 5, 2020;

B. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board meeting held March 5, 2020;

C. Approve the Minutes of the Attorney-Client Session held March 12, 2020;

D. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held March 12, 2020; and

E. Approve the Minutes of the Special BCC meeting held March 20, 2020.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

I. Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda

1.

17687

Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, March 5, 2020 - Clara Long, Interim Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the March 5, 2020, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant.

2.

17700

Recommendation Concerning Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between the City of Pensacola and Escambia County, Florida for Exchange of Solid Waste Services - Clara Long, Interim Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director, and Patrick T. Johnson, Waste Services Director

That the Board approve the Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between the City of Pensacola and Escambia County, Florida, for Exchange of Solid Waste Services, amending Article 2, Neighborhood Cleanups and Yard Trash Disposal, Paragraph 2.1.

This Amendment changes the scheduled cleanup day from Wednesdays to Fridays and increases the County cleanup area from 600 to 1200 homes, at no cost to County Environmental Code Enforcement, in exchange for the County providing disposal of City residential vegetative waste, at no cost to the City.

3.

17651

Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Roads and Bridges Department and Pensacola Beach Public Works Department - Wes Moreno, Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve the two Request for Disposition of Property Forms. The Request Forms have been signed by all applicable authorities.

4.

17628

Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Corrections Department, Work Annex Division and the Jail - William R. Powell, Corrections Department Director

That the Board approve the three Request for Disposition of Property Forms for the Corrections Department, Work Annex Division and the Jail, for property which is described and listed on the Disposition Forms, with reasons for disposition stated. The listed items have been found to be of no further usefulness to the County; thus, it is requested that they be auctioned as surplus or properly disposed.

5.

17642

Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Office of Management and Budget, - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services.

That the Board approve the one Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Office of Management and Budget for one Bizhub C352 Serial Number 311702282, ID F2503 Copier. The copier has reached the end of its service life, is no longer functioning, and is now of no value. Due to the condition of the item, we are requesting it be declared surplus and disposed of properly.

6.

17666

Recommendation Concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation Assignment Agreement for State Road 292 (Perdido Key Drive) from the Alabama State Line to the West Entrance of Perdido Key State Park and the State of Florida Department of Transportation Assignment Agreement for State Road 292 from West of Perdido Key State Park Entrance to Gongora Drive for Design Services for a Bike Path/Multi-Use Trail for State Road 292 - Joy Jones, P.E. Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Assignment Agreements:

A. Approve the State of Florida Department of Transportation Assignment Agreement for Perdido Key Drive from the Alabama State Line to the West Entrance of Perdido Key State Park;

B. Approve the State of Florida Department of Transportation Assignment Agreement for Perdido Key Drive from West of Perdido Key State Park Entrance to Gongora Drive; and

C. Adopt the Resolutions authorizing the Chairman to sign the State of Florida Department of Transportation Assignment Agreements.

NON-ADA-COMPLIANT DOCUMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER:

Documents (Exhibits) relating to the Assignment Agreement for Perdido Key Drive from the Alabama State Line to the West Entrance of Perdido Key State Park:

Exhibit A - Standard Professional Services Agreement - Perdido Key Drive from the Alabama State Line to the West Entrance of Perdido Key State Park
Exhibit B - Amendment 1
Exhibit C - Amendment 2
Exhibit D - Amendment 3

Documents (Exhibits) relating to the Assignment Agreement for Perdido Key Drive from West of Perdido Key State Park Entrance to Gongora Drive:

Exhibit A - Standard Professional Services Agreement for Perdido Key Drive from West of Perdido Key State Park Entrance to Gongora Drive
Exhibit B - Amendment 1

7.

17696

Recommendation Concerning 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:

A. Approve each of the Agreements authorizing license and management of County-owned property for public recreation purposes with the following volunteer athletic organizations:

1. Bellview Football Club at Bellview Park;
2. Brent Baseball Youth Sports Association at Brent Baseball Park;
3. Brent Youth Sports Association at Brent Football Park;
4. Cantonment Football Club at Cantonment Athletic Park;
5. D.R.E.A.M. (Diverse Relentless Empowered Achievers of Munificence Youth Development) at Mayfair Park;
6. Ensley Youth Sports Association, Inc., at John R. Jones Park;
7. Five Flags Knights Lacrosse, Inc., at Brent Baseball Park;
8. Miracle League of Pensacola at John R. Jones Park;
9. Molino Recreation Association at Don Sutton Park;
10. Myrtle Grove Athletic Association at Myrtle Grove Park;
11. Northwest Escambia Bradberry Park at Harvey C. Bradberry Park;
12. Pensacola Futbol Club, Inc., at Ashton Brosnaham Park;
13. Perdido Bay Futbol Club, Inc., at Baars Field;
14. Perdido Bay Futbol Club, Inc., at Southwest Escambia County Sports Complex Park;
15. Perdido Bay Youth Sports Association, Inc., at Southwest Escambia County Sports Complex Park; and
16. Youth Association of NE Pensacola at John R. Jones Park; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign each Park License and Management Agreement for the same aforementioned 16 volunteer athletic organizations, effective upon Board approval.

NON-ADA COMPLIANT DOCUMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER:

Park License and Management Agreements

8.

17709

Recommendation Concerning the Unlawful Harassment Policy and the Merit System Protection Board - Janice P. Gilley, County Administrator

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve the updated Unlawful Harassment Policy to include a grievance process; and

B. Approve corresponding changes to the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) in relation to the Unlawful Harassment Policy.

II. Budget/Finance Consent Agenda

1.

17688

Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Clara Long, Interim Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following April 2, 2020, 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 Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Inez Robinson, Gwendolyn Robinson, Francisca Marshall, and Tonya Mitchell, as Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship, owners of residential property located at 2403 North Baylen Street, Palafox Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,939, representing an in-kind match through the Palafox Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370115, total electrical rewiring upgrade; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement the Grant awards.

2.

17633

Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a Fiscal Year 2020 Purchase Order, in Excess of $25,000, to Chavers Construction, Inc. - Clara Long, Interim Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the sidewalk and drainage projects located in the Englewood and Brownsville Redevelopment Areas:

A. Approve the Avery Street Sidewalk & Drainage Projects, in the amount of $193,801.02, including, but not limited to the following: mobilization, clearing and grubbing, earthwork excavation, storm sewer removal and replacement, utility relocation, lateral pavement patch, installation of approximately 1600 linear feet of sidewalk, reconstruction of roadside ditch, connection of existing pond drop structure and wall repair; and

B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Purchase Order to Chavers Construction, Inc., in excess of $25,000, and any other related documents necessary to implement the Avery Street Sidewalk and Drainage Projects.

Project located in District 3

[Funding Source: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 220102, Project#20NE4253, CRA Capital Projects, CRA Brownsville and Englewood]

3.

17701

Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for State Housing Initiatives Partnership Housing Rehabilitation Services for 195 Pine Street - 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 195 Pine Street:

A. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the SHIP Housing Rehabilitation Services Program Agreement between Escambia County, Florida; Design Homebuilders, Inc., Contractor; and Margaret A. Stallworth, Owner; per the terms and conditions of NED S-R-2020-6, NED SHIP Housing Repair for 195 Pine Street, for $31,510; and

B. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order.

[Funding: Fund 120/2018 SHIP, Cost Center 370205 or 2019 SHIP, Cost Center 370206-$30,000; and Fund 124/Affordable Housing, Cost Center 370290-$1510]

4.

17682

Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for State Housing Initiatives Partnership Housing Rehabilitation Services for 201 Pine Street - 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 201 Pine Street:

A. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the SHIP Housing Rehabilitation Services Program Agreement between Escambia County, Florida; David H. Griffin Enterprises, LLC, Contractor; and Earlene Jackson, Owner; per the terms and conditions of NED S-R-2020-7, NED SHIP Housing Repair for 201 Pine Street, for $38,100; and

B. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order.

[Funding: Fund 120/2018 SHIP, Cost Center 370205 or 2019 SHIP, Cost Center 370206-$30,000; and Fund 124/Affordable Housing, Cost Center 370290-$8,100]

5.

17702

Recommendation Concerning the lnterlocal Cost-Sharing Agreement for Lee Street Sidewalks, Drainage, and Sanitary Sewer Project - Clara Long, Interim Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Lee Street Sidewalks, Drainage, and Sanitary Sewer Project:

A. Approve the lnterlocal Cost-Sharing Agreement, subject to legal approval, between Escambia County and the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) for construction services for the Lee Street Sidewalks, Drainage, and Sanitary Sewer Project; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to sign the Agreement.

[Funding: Fund 352/LOST III, NESD/CRA: $900,000; Fund 129/2018 CDBG, Cost Center 370232: $27,725; and Fund 129/2019 CDBG, Cost Center 370234: $474,080]

6.

17681

Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Services for 990 Muscogee Road - Clara Long, Interim Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Contract Award for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Services for 990 Muscogee Road:

A. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Services Program Agreement between Escambia County, Florida; McDELT, LLC, Contractor; and Eddie C. McCants, Owner; per the terms and conditions of NED C-R-2020-3, NED CDBG Housing Repair for 990 Muscogee, for a base bid of $38,900; and

B. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order.

[Funding: Fund 129/2016 CDBG Housing Rehab, Cost Center 370227]

7.

17689

Recommendation Concerning the Recognition of the Donation from The Friends of the West Florida Public Library - Todd Humble, Director, Library Services

That the Board recognize the donation of $30,000, from The Friends of the West Florida Public Library, and appropriate these funds into the Library Donations Cost Center to be used to support and promote West Florida Public Libraries.

8.

17598

Recommendation Concerning Change Order #1, in Excess of $50,000, to Pensacola Winsupply Co., Inc. - Cassie C. Boatwright, Facilities Management 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 to Purchase Order 200658, issued to Pensacola Winsupply Co., Inc.:

Department:	Facilities Management
Division:	Maintenance
Type:	Addition
Amount:	$20,000
Vendor:	Pensacola Winsupply Co., Inc.
	Blanket Purchase Order
Purchase Order:	200658
Change Order:	1
Original Award Amount:	$32,000
Change Order # 1	$20,000

New Purchase Order Total:	$52,000

[Funding Source: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 310203, Object Code 54601]

9.

17699

Recommendation Concerning Change Orders on Contract PD 16-17.008, Maintenance of County Parks and Boat Ramps - Michael Rhodes, Parks and Recreation Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Orders to Keep Pensacola Beautiful, in the amount of $57,341.50, on Contract PD 16-17.008, Agreement for Maintenance of County Parks and Boat Ramps:

Department:	Parks and Recreation
Type:	Addition
Amount:	$53,552.00
Vendor:	Keep Pensacola Beautiful
Project Name:	Maintenance of County Parks and Boat Ramps
Contract:	PD 16-17.008
PO#:	200751
CO#:	1
Original Purchase Order Amount:	$75,583.00
This CO#1 Amount:	$53,552.00
New Purchase Order Amount:	$129,135.00

Department:	Parks and Recreation
Division:	Fishing Bridge
Type:	Addition
Amount:	$3,789.50
Vendor:	Keep Pensacola Beautiful
Project Name:	Maintenance of County Parks and Boat Ramps
Contract:	PD 16-17.008
PO#:	200749
CO#:	2
Change Order 1:	Object Code Change Only
Original Purchase Order Amount:	$5,577.00
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders Through this CO:	$3,789.50
New Purchase Order Amount:	$9,366.50

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 350226, Parks Maintenance, $12,963.50; Fund 101, Restricted Fund, Cost Center 350236, Fishing Bridge, $3,789.50; Fund 118, and Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost Center 350221, Parks Projects, $40,588.50]

NON-ADA COMPLIANT DOCUMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER:

Original Agreement and BCC Approval 1-19-17
BCC Approval of 1st Extension 2-1-18
BCC Approval of 2nd Extension 1-24-19
BCC Approval of 6-month Extension 2-6-20

10.

17586

Recommendation Concerning Change Order #1 to Knowles On Site Repair, Inc., for the Public Safety Department's Fire Department - John Dosh, Interim Public Safety Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute and ratify Change Order #1 to Knowles On Site Repair, Inc., adding funds for the repair and maintenance of the Fire Department fleet vehicles:

Department:	Public Safety
Division:	Fire Rescue
Type:	Addition
Amount:	$50,000
Vendor:	Knowles On Site Repair, Inc.
Project Name:	N/A
Contract:	N/A
Purchase Order #:	200481
Change Order #:	1
Original Award Amount:	$100,000 (BCC Approved 10/3/19)
Change Order #1 as requested:	$50,000
Total:	$150,000

Due to the aging fleet and the increased call volume, repair cost is increasing. The repair of the engine and ladder trucks are essential to the operational needs of the Fire Department.

[Funding Source: Fund 143, Fire Department, Cost Center 330206, Fire Department Paid]

11.

17587

Recommendation Concerning Change Order #1 to Ward International Trucks, Inc., for the Public Safety Department's Fire Department - John Dosh, Interim Public Safety Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute and ratify the following Change Order #1 to Ward International Trucks, Inc., adding funds for the repair and maintenance of the Fire Department fleet vehicles:

Department:	Public Safety
Division:	Fire Department
Type:	Addition
Amount:	$25,000
Vendor:	Ward International Trucks, Inc.
Project Name:	N/A
Contract:	N/A
Purchase Order #:	200321 (BCC Approved 10/3/19)
Change Order #:	1
Original Award Amount:	$25,000
Change Order #1 as requested:	$25,000
Total:	$50,000

Due to the aging fleet and the increased call volume, repair cost is increasing. The repair of the engine and ladder trucks are essential to the operational needs of the Fire Department.

[Funding Source: Fund 143, Fire Department, Cost Center 330206, Fire Department Paid]

12.

17698

Recommendation Concerning Default on the Purchase of County-Owned Real Property Located at PARK - Spanish Trail Villa - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board take the following action concerning Default on the Purchase of County-Owned Real Property Located at PARK - Spanish Trail Villa, Account #01-0319-190, Reference #: 06-1S-29-3500-000-044. This property is located in District 4.

A. Declare Jeff Limanowski, the successful bidder of the above-referenced parcel, to be in default of the terms of the Contract between him and the County for the purchase of County-owned parcel located at PARK - Spanish Trail Villa, for failure to close in the timeframe prescribed by the terms of the Contract;

B. Retain the deposit made by Jeff Limanowski, in the amount of $532, for the parcel located at PARK - Spanish Trail Villa; and

C. Authorize the parcel to be re-advertised for sale at another auction, or remove from the surplus list.

13.

17516

Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #055, 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 #055, General Fund (001), in the amount of $23,554, to recognize the Sheriffs off-duty officer, public records, auto repairs, miscellaneous reimbursements/fees, 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.

14.

17626

Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #072 - Perdido Key Kayak Launch, Chips Kirschenfeld Natural Resource Management Department Director - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #072, Escambia Restricted Fund (101), in the amount of $14,560, to recognize a contribution from The Docks on Old River Condominium Association, Inc., and to appropriate these funds to be used at the Perdido Key Kayak Launch, located at 14200 Perdido Key Drive, to contract the installation of a 300' concrete sidewalk from the parking lot to the launch point, providing an ADA accessible surface.

15.

17640

Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #079, 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 #079, General Fund (001), in the amount of $20,693, to recognize the Sheriffs off-duty officer, public records, auto repairs, miscellaneous reimbursements/fees, 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.

16.

17654

Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #082 - NRDA Carpenter Creek Headwater Park Amenities Project Agreement #DH012, J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Natural Resource Management Department Director - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #082, Gulf Coast Restoration Fund (118), in the amount of $423,120, to recognize Grant proceeds from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Agreement #DH012, and to appropriate these funds for the construction of a public park at the headwaters of Carpenter Creek.

The Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Florida Trustee Implementation Group (TIG) has included the Carpenter Creek Headwater Park Amenities Project within Florida's Final Restoration Plan. The project will provide and enhance recreational opportunities through the construction of a public park at the headwaters of Carpenter Creek. The project is a companion to the NRDA water quality improvement project, both of which are part of the RESTORE Act Direct Component (Pot 1) funded Carpenter Creek and Bayou Texar Watershed Management Plan. The project will enhance public access by providing a new recreational opportunity in an area with no current recreational access. The trail and paddle-craft launch will allow users to access the lake feature of the creek, a result of a series of beaver dams. The new parking area will also enhance public access to the area. The passive recreation area will feature tables and benches to allow users to enjoy the park views while maintaining the native tree canopy. The educational signage will enhance awareness of the restoration efforts and importance of the creek and watershed.

17.

17653

Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #083 - NRDA Carpenter Creek Headwater Water Quality Improvements Project Agreement #DH006, J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Natural Resource Management Department Director - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #083, Gulf Coast Restoration Fund (118), in the amount of $1,599,600, to recognize Grant proceeds from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Agreement #DH006, and to appropriate these funds to be used for the design, permitting, construction, and property acquisition of the Carpenter Creek Headwater Water Quality Improvements Project.

The Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Florida Trustee Implementation Group (TIG) has included the Carpenter Creek Headwater Water Quality Improvements Project within Florida's Final Restoration Plan. The project will reduce pollutant loading and hydrologic degradation in this urban watershed. The project includes restoration of County-owned 2.6 acre wetland; acquisition of 6 acres of land for construction of a stormwater treatment facility; and construction of a stormwater treatment facility to capture and treat stormwater that flows off Olive Road into Carpenter Creek, which ultimately flows into Bayou Texar. The restored wetland will improve habitats and species that depend on wetland habitats, stabilize the soils, and reduce erosion and sediment loading into Carpenter Creek. The project is a companion to the Carpenter Creek Headwater Park recreational project, and both are part of the RESTORE Act Direct Component (Pot 1) funded Carpenter Creek and Bayou Texar Watershed Management Plan.

18.

17636

Recommendation Concerning the Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and Visit Pensacola, Inc. - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board take the following action concerning the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and Visit Pensacola, Inc.:

A. Approve allocating a portion of the remaining available balance in the Tourist Promotion Fund, Fund 108, to Visit Pensacola, Inc., from Cost Center 360101, in the amount of $929,682.00, and from Cost Center 360105, in the amount of $470,318.00, for a combined total of $1,400,000.00; and

B. Approve the Amendment to the Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement, amending Section 3, increasing the allocation by $1,400,000, for a total allocation of $7,849,534.00, to be paid from the Tourist Promotion Fund (108), Cost Centers 360101 and 360105, Account 58201; and amending Exhibit "A" as follows:

1. Direct programming: Expenses of ~~$4,925,816~~$6,034,817 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;

2. Operations: Expenses of ~~$340,622~~$396,944 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office and the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA); and

3. Personnel: Expenses of ~~$1,183,096~~ $1,417,773 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.

This is the first of possible multiple amendments to the Visit Pensacola (VP) Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement (MAA) with Escambia County for Fiscal Year 2019/20. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and associated responses affecting tourism in the area and Tourist Development Tax (TDT) collections, staff is recommending a more conservative funding increase due to the many uncertainties at this time. TDT collections will be monitored over the coming months and if determined to be stable, additional funding amendment(s) may be brought back to board requesting an increase in the VP MAA to support tourism related activities in Escambia County.

19.

17672

Recommendation Concerning the Reallocation of Capital Improvement Program Funds - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board approve the reallocation of funds from Fund 352, Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) III, Transportation and Drainage, in the amount of $1,215,011, as indicated below:

FROM:

Type	Project No.	Description	District	Amount
T	08EN0021	Beulah Road Improvements (1/2 of current budget $1,229,076, transferring 1/2 of project located in District 5, other 1/2 in District 1 will remain in project)	5	$614,538
T	12EN1728	I-10 Interchange/Beulah	5	$600,473
		Total to Transfer		$1,215,011

TO:

Type	Project No.	Description	District	Amount
T	09EN0115	Muscogee Road- Jack's Branch (CR97N) to Nowak)	5	$1,215.011
		Total		$1,215,011

[Funding Source: Fund 352, "Local Option Sales Tax III," Account 210107, Transportation and Drainage]

20.

17685

Recommendation Concerning the Reallocation of Capital Improvement Program Funds - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board approve the reallocation of funds from Fund 353, Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) IV, in the amount of $1,884,000, as indicated below:

	FROM	TO	FUND	DISTRICT	FROM PROJECT NAME	TO PROJECT NAME	AMOUNT
A	FY 2020	FY 2020	353	3	Pinestead	Wedgewood, Ensley & Englewood Sidewalks Plan	$941,512
B	FY 2021	FY 2020	353	3	Pinestead	Wedgewood, Ensley & Englewood Sidewalks Plan	$942,488
					TOTAL		$1,884,000

[Funding Source: Fund 353, Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) IV, Cost Center 210106, Transportation and Drainage]

21.

17679

Recommendation Concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation Off-System Project Agreement for Right-of-Way Acquisition for the O.C. Phillips Road Over Brushy Creek Bridge No. 484029 - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation Off-System Project Agreement for Right-of-Way Acquisition for the O.C. Phillips Road Over Brushy Creek Bridge No. 484029:

A. Approve the State of Florida Department of Transportation Off-System Project Agreement for Right-of-Way Acquisition for the O.C. Phillips Road Over Brushy Creek Bridge No. 484029; and

B. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Chairman to sign the Off-System Project Agreement for Right-of-Way Acquisition.

22.

17677

Recommendation Concerning the Reallocation of Capital Improvement Program Funds - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board approve the reallocation of funds from Fund 353, Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) IV, Commission District 1 Discretionary Funds, in the amount of $1,100,000, as follows:

	Type	Funding	Description	District	Amount
A	Discretionary	Fund 353/LOST IV	Dunaway Lane	1	$200,000
B	Discretionary	Fund 353/LOST IV	Cerny Road/Muldoon Road Sidewalks, Street Lights and Drainage Improvements	1	$700,000
C	Discretionary	Fund 353/LOST IV	Beulah Regional Park Improvements	1	$200,000
			Total		$1,100,000

[Funding Source: Fund 353, Local Option Sales Tax IV, Cost Center 110102, Commission District 1 Discretionary Funds]

23.

17635

Recommendation Concerning the Conveyance of a Portion of Real Property Located at 3085 and 3105 Robertson Road - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the conveyance of a portion of real property, located at 3085 and 3105 Robertson Road, to Jerry David Westmoreland:

A. Authorize conveyance of a Quit Claim Deed to Jerry David Westmoreland, to confirm the return of this portion of real property previously conveyed to Escambia County in 1995; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Quit Claim Deed, and have it recorded at the County's expense in the Clerk of the Court Public Records.

This property is located in Commission District 2.

[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]

24.

17678

Recommendation Concerning the Award of a Purchase Order for One Ford F-250 or Approved Equivalent for Water Quality - James Higdon, Division Manager, Public Works, and Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign a Purchase Order for One 2020 Ford F-250 to Bozard Ford Co., in the amount of $28,608, per the terms and conditions of PD 19-20.034, One Ford F-250 or Equivalent; and

B. Allow the utilization of the Florida Sheriff's Association Contract pricing FSA 19-VEL27.0, as bid by Bozard Ford Co.

Vendor/Contractor	Amount	Contract Number
Bozard Ford Co. Funding: Fund 001, General Fund Cost Center 221001, Water Quality Admin Object Code 56401, Machinery & Equipment	$28,608.00	PD 19-20.034

Specification PD 19-20.034, One Ford F-250 or Equivalent, was posted to Vendor Registry on February 20, 2020, and was issued to 37 registrants representing 26 firms. The solicitation was viewed by 11 firms and downloaded by eight.

NON-ADA-COMPLIANT DOCUMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER:

Bid Response from Bozard Ford Co.
Recommendation to Award Determination Checklist

25.

17676

Recommendation Concerning the Award of a Purchase Order for Two Ford Explorers or Approved Equivalent for Engineering - James Higdon, Division Manager, Public Works, and Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board award and authorize the County Administrator to sign a Purchase Order, in excess of $50,000, for two Nissan Pathfinder 4X4's to Terry Taylor's DeLand Nissan, Inc., in the amount of $53,340, per the terms and conditions for PD 19-20.028.

Vendor/Contractor	Amount	Contract Number
Terry Taylor's DeLand Nissan [Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund; Cost Center 211101, Engineering Admin; Object Code 56401, Machinery & Equipment]	$53,340	PD 19-20.028