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 May.

3.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

4.

Are there any items to be added to the agenda?

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the agenda as prepared (or duly amended).

5.

Commissioners’ Forum.

6.

16028

Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action:

A. Adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Kimberly L. Wilson, an Urban Planner I in the Development Services Department, on her selection as the "Employee of the Month" for May 2019; and

B. Ratify the Proclamation dated April 23, 2019, proclaiming May 1, 2019, as Law Day in Escambia County, Florida, "Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society", and urging the citizens, schools, businesses, and media of Escambia County, Florida, to use this occasion to preserve and strengthen the rule of law.

7.

15892

Retirement Proclamations.

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

A. Adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Donald C. Bast, Corrections Officer, Corrections Department, on 20 years of service;

B. Adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating David M. Childress, Corrections Officer, Corrections Department, on 16 years of service; and

C. Ratify the Proclamation, dated March 20, 2019, commending and congratulating Debra Asplund, Building Codes Enforcement Officer, Building Services Department, on 8 years of service.

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.

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.

16050

Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of TDT Collection Data for the February 2019 Returns Received in March 2019

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Collections Data for the February 2019 returns received in the month of March 2019, as prepared by the Finance Department of the Clerk and Comptroller's Office; this is the sixth month of collections for the Fiscal Year 2019; total collections for the month of February 2019 returns was $560,867.80; this is a 6.89% increase over the February 2018 returns; total collections year to date are 10.85% more than the comparable timeframe in Fiscal Year 2018.

2.

16026

Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the March 31, 2019 Investment Report

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Investment Portfolio Summary Report for the month ended March 31, 2019, as required by Ordinance Number 95-13; on March 31, 2019, the portfolio market value was $360,250,734 and portfolio earnings totaled $902,253 for the month; the short-term portfolio yield 2.23%, which should be compared to the S&P Government Index Pool Index 30 Day benchmark of 2.46%; the long-term CORE portfolio achieved a yield of 2.40%, which should be compared to the Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year Treasury Index benchmark of 2.29%.

3.

16027

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 Committee of the Whole Workshop held April 11, 2019;

B. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Gary Sansing Public Forum held April 16, 2019; and

C. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held April 16, 2019.

GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT

I. Public Hearings

1.

15982

Recommendation Concerning the Review of the Rezoning Case Heard by the Planning Board on April 2, 2019

That the Board take the following action concerning the rezoning case heard by the Planning Board on April 2, 2019:

Review and either adopt, modify, or overturn the Planning Board’s recommendation for Rezoning Case Z-2019-04 or remand the case back to the Planning Board; and
Authorize the Chairman to sign the Orders of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners for the rezoning case that were reviewed.

1.	Case No.:	Z-2019-04
	Address:	2025 Kingsfield Road
	Property Reference No.:	21-1N-31-4301-000-000
	Property Size:	84.10(+/-) acres
	From:	Agr, Agricultural district (one du/20 acres)
	To:	LDR, Low Density Residential district (four du/acre)
	FLU Category:	N/A
	Overlay District:	Detailed Specific Area Plan (DSAP) Muscogee
	Commissioner District:	5
	Requested by:	Frank and Elizabeth Westmark, Owners
	Planning Board Recommendation:	Approval
	Speakers:	Frank Westmark, Larry Downs, Rodney Smith, Michael Bearden

2.

15983

5:45 p.m. A Public Hearing for Consideration for Adopting an Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map

That the Board adopt an Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map to include the rezoning case heard by the Planning Board on April 2, 2019, and approved during the previous agenda item and to provide for severability, inclusion in the code, and an effective date.

3.

16057

5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending, Comprehensive Plan 2030, Chapter 8, “Mobility Element," Removing Reference to Navy Outlying Landing Field Site 8

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and transmit to the Department of Economic Opportunity, an Ordinance amending the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan 2030,Chapter 8, "Mobility Element," removing reference to Navy Outlying Landing Field (NOLF) Site 8.

This hearing serves as the first of two public hearings.

4.

16058

5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending the Escambia County Land Development Code, Amending Chapter 4, “Location And Use Regulations", Section 4-4.2 and 4-4.5 to Remove References to Navy Outlying Landing Field Site 8

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 4, “Location And Use Regulations”, Section 4-4.2 and Section 4-4.5, to remove references to Navy Outlying Landing Field (NOLF) Site 8.

II. Consent Agenda

1.

16059

Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of Public Hearings

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

June 6, 2019:

5:45 p.m.- A Public Hearing to amend the Official Zoning Map to include the following rezoning cases heard to be by the Planning Board on May 7, 2019:

Case No.:	Z-2019-05
Address:	Pine Forest Road
Property Reference No.:	02-1S-31-4106-000-000; 02-1S-31-4106-001-001; and 02-1S-31-4106- 000-001
Property Size:	9.09 (+/-) acres
From:	LDR, Low Density Residential district (four du/acre)
To:	MDR, Medium Density Residential district (10 du/acre)
FLU Category:	MU-S, Mixed Use Suburban
Commissioner District:	5
Requested by:	Joe Rector, Agent for James Christopher Jennings III Living Trust, Owner


Case No.:	Z-2019-06
Address:	23 Arthur Lane
Property Reference No.:	36-1S-30-9002-011-028
Property Size:	1.11 (+/-) acres
From:	HDMU, High Density Mixed-use district (25 du/acre)
To:	HC/LI-NA, Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial district, prohibiting the subsequent establishment of any microbreweries, microdistilleries, microwineries, bars, nightclubs, or adult entertainment uses (25 du/acre)
FLU Category:	MU-U, Mixed Use Urban
Commissioner District	3
Requested by:	June Baird Guerra, Owner


Case No.:	Z-2019-07
Address:	2400 Gulf Beach Highway
Property Reference No. :	35-2S-31-1000-018-071
Property Size:	0.79 (+/-) acres
From:	HDMU, High Density Mixed-use district (25 du/acre)
To:	HC/LI-NA, Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial district, prohibiting the subsequent establishment of any microbreweries, microdistilleries, microwineries, bars, nightclubs, or adult entertainment uses (25 du/acre)
FLU Category:	MU-U, Mixed Use Urban
Commissioner District:	2
Requested by:	Wiley C. "Buddy" Page, Agent for Linda Rainey Trust, Owner

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

I. Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda

1.

15988

2.

16017

3.

16039

Recommendation Concerning a Memorandum of Understanding Between Escambia County Florida Amateur Radio Emergency Service and Escambia County, Florida - Matthew Coughlin, Assistant County Administrator

That the Board take the following action concerning a Memorandum of Understanding between Escambia County Florida Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and Escambia County, Florida:

A. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Escambia County Florida Amateur Radio Emergency Service and Escambia County, Florida, which establishes an understanding for the authorization and mobilization of volunteer Amateur Radio Operators when needed in a communications emergency; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.

4.

16032

Recommendation Concerning a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, and Escambia County, to collaborate in the study of aquatic ecosystems focusing on, but not limited to, water quality with the Pensacola and Perdido Bay systems for a term of five years.

5.

16044

Recommendation Concerning the Memorandum of Agreement for Community Transportation Coordinator for Escambia County (MOA # 1448) - Mike Crittenden, Mass Transit Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Memorandum of Agreement for Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (FCTD):

A. Approve the Memorandum of Agreement Extension for one year commencing on July 1, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2020, and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Memorandum of Agreement Extension for execution of one year commencing on July 1, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2020.

[Funding for the Transportation Disadvantaged/Paratransit program is provided by the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged and is included in the Mass Transit Fund 104]

6.

16042

Recommendation Concerning a Resolution Adopting the Escambia County Area Transit Authority Substance Abuse Management Policy - Mike Crittenden, Mass Transit Department Director

That the Board take the following action:

A. Rescind the Board’s prior action of February 7, 2019, adopting the Resolution [R2019-14] adopting the Escambia County Area Transit Authority Anti-Drug Use and Alcohol Misuse Policy;

B. Adopt the Resolution adopting the Escambia County Area Transit Authority Substance Abuse Management Policy; and

C. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution.

7.

15974

Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Office of the Supervisor of Elections - David H. Stafford, Supervisor of Elections

That the Board approve the 10 Request for Disposition of Property Forms for the Supervisor of Elections Office, for property which is listed on the Disposition Forms, to be auctioned as surplus or disposed of properly.

8.

15976

Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Office of the Public Defender - David Lambert, Manager of Information Systems Director

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form, for the Public Defender's Office, for equipment which is described and listed on the Disposition Form. The listed items are outdated, are in excess and have been found to be of no further usefulness to the County.

9.

15663

Recommendation Concerning Property Located in the 2400 Block of Michigan Avenue - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning property located in the 2400 Block of Michigan Avenue (Parcel Reference No. 43-1S-30-1101-000-001):

A. Accept the deed from Bonnie Delgado to Escambia County, that was recorded in Official Record Book 7571, at page 1562, of the public records on August 10, 2016, without the County's knowledge or approval; and

B. Direct the County Attorney's Office to take the appropriate steps to record the County's acceptance of the deed in the public records.

This property is located in Commission District 1.

10.

16067

Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the Escambia County Mass Transit Advisory Committee - Commissioner Steven Barry, District 5

That the Board confirm Commissioner Steven Barry's appointment of Kevin White to the Escambia County Mass Transit Advisory Committee, to serve as one of the two District 5 appointees, effective May 2, 2019, for a term to run concurrently with his term of office or at his discretion.

RESUME WILL BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER.

11.

16068

Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, April 4, 2019 - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the April 4, 2019, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant.

II. Budget/Finance Consent Agenda

1.

16013

Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Ward International Trucks, LLC, for the Public Safety Department's Fire Rescue Fleet Repair and Maintenance - Matthew Coughlin, Assistant County Administrator

That the Board approve and authorize the Interim County Administrator to execute the following Change Order Number 1, adding funds for the repair and maintenance of the Public Safety Department's fire service fleet through the end of the Fiscal Year:

Department:	Public Safety
Division:	Fire Rescue
Type:	Addition
Amount:	$25,000
Vendor:	Ward International Trucks, LLC
Project Name:	N/A
Contract:	N/A
Purchase Order #:	190429
Change Order #:	1
Original Award Amount:	$50,000
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders through this CO:	$25,000
New PO Total:	$75,000

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

2.

16038

Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Sunbelt Fire Inc., for the Public Safety Department's Fire Rescue Fleet Repair and Maintenance - Matthew Coughlin, Assistant County Administrator

That the Board approve and authorize the Interim County Administrator to execute the following Change Order Number 1, adding funds for the repair and maintenance of the Public Safety Department's fire service fleet through the end of the Fiscal Year:

Department:	Public Safety
Division:	Fire Rescue
Type:	Addition
Amount:	$25,000
Vendor:	Sunbelt Fire, Inc.
Project Name:	N/A
Contract:	N/A
Purchase Order #:	190424
Change Order #:	1
Original Award Amount:	$150,000
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders through this CO:	$25,000
New PO Total:	$175,000

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

3.

16034

Recommendation Concerning the Client Agreement: Flat Fee Project Between Page, Wolfberg & Wirth and Escambia County - Matthew Coughlin, Assistant County Administrator

That the Board take the following action concerning the Client Agreement:

A. Authorize the Interim County Administrator to sign the Client Agreement with Page, Wolfberg & Wirth (PWW) for a total flat fee of $5,000; and

B. Authorize a payment to be paid up front at a 5% discount.

Page, Wolfberg & Wirth will be providing a claims audit by reviewing 30 random Medicare Part B claims. The claims audit will include a review of all relevant documentation for the selected claims including a detailed review of our crew's clinical documentation to include, but not limited to patient care reports, patient signature forms, Medicare remittance reports, and dispatch intake records. After reviewing the documentation, PWW provided feedback on ICD 10 coding, modifier coding, supporting documentation, medical necessity determinations and reasonableness determination to ensure the Escambia County is compliant with Medicare rules and regulations. This audit is a self-imposed audit to ensure compliance that EMS Billing conducts every other year.

Quotes were requested via Vendor Registry. No other vendors responded to the request.

[Funding Source: Fund 408, Emergency Medical Services, Cost Center 330603, EMS Billing]

4.

16021

Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Knowles On Site Repair Inc., for the Public Safety Department's Fire Rescue Fleet Repair and Maintenance - Matthew Coughlin, Assistant County Administrator

That the Board approve and authorize the Interim County Administrator to execute the following Change Order Number 1, adding funds for the repair and maintenance of the Public Safety Department's fire service fleet through the end of the Fiscal Year:

Department:	Public Safety
Division:	Fire Rescue
Type:	Addition
Amount:	$25,000
Vendor:	Knowles On Site Repair, Inc.
Project Name:	N/A
Contract:	N/A
Purchase Order #:	190436
Change Order #:	1
Original Award Amount:	$50,000
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders through this CO:	$25,000
New PO Total:	$75,000

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

5.

16020

Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to G & S Holdings, LLC, for the Public Safety Department's Fire Rescue Fleet Repair and Maintenance - Matthew Coughlin, Assistant County Administrator

That the Board approve and authorize the Interim County Administrator to execute the following Change Order Number 1, adding funds for the repair and maintenance of the Public Safety Department's fire service fleet through the end of the Fiscal Year:

Department:	Public Safety
Division:	Fire Rescue
Type:	Addition
Amount:	$25,000
Vendor:	G & S Holdings, LLC
Project Name:	N/A
Contract:	N/A
Purchase Order #:	190430
Change Order #:	1
Original Award Amount:	$50,000
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders through this CO:	$25,000
New PO Total:	$75,000

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

6.

16012

Recommendation Concerning Change Order #1, in Excess of $50,000, to W.W. Grainger, Inc. - Robert E. Dye, Facilities Management Interim Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Interim County Administrator to execute the following Change Order #1, in excess of $50,000, adding funds to Purchase Order 190049, issued to W.W. Grainger, Inc.:

Department:	Facilities Management
Division:	Maintenance
Type:	Addition
Amount:	$40,000
Vendor:	W. W. Grainger, Inc.
Purchase Order:	190049
Change Order:	1
Original Award Amount:	$47,000
Change Order # 1	$40,000

New Purchase Order Total:	$87,000

[Funding Source: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 310203, Object Code 54601 and 55201]

7.

16040

Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #143 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #143, General Fund (001) and Local Option Sales Tax Ill (LOST) Fund (352), in the amount of $150,277, to recognize the Sheriffs off-duty officer, investigative costs, auto repairs, and miscellaneous reimbursements/fees ($24,594), and the proceeds from the sale/auction of older, high-mileage vehicles that were purchased with LOST ($125,683), and to appropriate these funds back into the Sheriffs Administrative Budget to offset operational expenses and the LOST portion back into LOST Project 08SH0018 for future vehicle/equipment purchases.

8.

15995

Recommendation Concerning the Surplus and Sale of County-Owned Property Located at 1601 Success Drive, in the Central Commerce Park, Phase 1 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board take the following action concerning the surplus and sale of County-owned property, located at 1601 Success Drive, in the Central Commerce Park, Phase 1:

A. Declare surplus the Board's real property located in the Central Commerce Park, Phase 1, specifically 1601 Success Drive (Lot 11); Account Number 12-0567-055;

B. Authorize an appraisal be performed to determine the current market value;

C. Authorize the sale of this property to the bidder with the highest offer received at or above the minimum bid, which will be set at the appraised value;

D. Add a stipulation to the sale of this property, that the buyer abide by the covenants existing in the Central Commerce Park including:

(1) Obligation to have detailed plans and specifications approved by an Architectural Review Committee;
(2) Duty to rebuild, repair or remove all damaged improvements and debris located within the lot;
(3) No lot shall be used for any purpose other than light manufacturing, warehouse, wholesale distribution, office or research and development facilities. Retail sales shall be limited to those that are ancillary to any of the purposes listed above; and
(4) Obligation to provide casualty insurance in an amount equal to the maximum insurable replacement value of all improvements located on the Owner's lot.

The complete Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Central Commerce Park is recorded in the Official Records Book 5517, at page 1390, of the Public Records of Escambia County, Florida; and

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

9.

16024

Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Real Property for Erress Boulevard and Diego Circle Blight Reduction Project - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the acquisition of a real property and acceptance of a donated property both located in the Westernmark and Valencia Arms Subdivisions for the Erress Boulevard and Diego Circle Blight Reduction Project:

A. Authorize the purchase of a real property and accept the donation of a real property both located in the Westernmark and Valencia Arms Subdivision for the Erress Boulevard and Diego Circle Blight Reduction Project:

Parcel ID	Property Owners	Address	Purchase Price
09-2S-30-0550-000-055	Allen L. & Brenda Janssen, Bruce E. Janssen	103 Diego Circle	$15,000
09-2S-30-0550-000-038	Allen L. & Brenda Janssen, Bruce E. Janssen	159 Diego Circle	$0