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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – May 16, 2019 – 9:00 a.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 Bender.
 
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. 16136   Proclamation.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action:

A. Adopt the Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 19 - 25, 2019, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Escambia County, and reminding the community of the vital importance of the services provided by Escambia County Emergency Medical Services, and encouraging all citizens to honor the "Everyday Heroes" dedicated to emergency medical care; and

B. Ratify the Proclamation dated May 3, 2019, proclaiming Saturday, May 4, 2019, as "Rosamond Johnson Beach Day" in Escambia County, in honor and memory of Private Rosamond Johnson, Jr., who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
 
7.   Written Communication.
 
16056   April 12, 2019, communication from Joe M. Barham Jr., requesting Lien relief for property located at 6011 Hilltop Road.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider the Lien relief request made by Joe M. Barham Jr., part owner of the properties, against 2501 E Olive Road and attached to 6011 Hilltop Road.

On August 21, 2014, the Board amended the "Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens' policy, Section III, H2. Staff was instructed to review all requests for forgiveness of Environmental (Code) Enforcement Liens to determine if the request met the criteria for forgiveness and allowing the County Administrator to act on the Board's behalf if set criteria are met.

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

The owner is requesting a partial release of lien for the property located at 6011 Hilltop Road from the lien generated at 2501 E Olive Road so they can sell the property.
 
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. 16156   Committee of the Whole Recommendation.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning public safety training options and the appointment of an Acting County Administrator, as recommended by the Committee of the Whole (C/W) at the May 9, 2019, C/W Workshop:

A. Recognize that the Board has a training issue that needs to be addressed, and move forward with the procurement of training services to meet the criteria set forth by the Medical Director using the expedited procurement process (C/W Item #5); and

B. Appoint Matt Coughlin as Acting County Administrator through July 1st with the minimum County Administrator salary and all benefits of the position, including a car allowance (Verbal Add-On Item #1).
 
10.   Reports:
 
 
 
 
CLERK & COMPTROLLER'S REPORT
 
Backup Not Included With The Clerk's Report Is Available For Review In
The Office Of The Clerk To The Board
Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, Suite 110
 
  I.  Consent Agenda
 
1. 16134   Recommendation Concerning Uncollectible Bad Debt Write-Off

That the Board adopt, and authorize the Chairman to sign, the Resolution authorizing the write-off of $3,690.79 of returned checks and accounts receivable in various funds of the County that have been determined to be uncollectible bad debts
 
2. 16132   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 Special Board Meeting held April 29, 2019;

B. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Agenda Work Session and the Report of the Gary Sansing Public Forum held May 2, 2019; and

C. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held May 2, 2019.
 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 16103   Recommendation Concerning a Data Use Agreement for Limited Data Set between the University of Florida and Escambia County - John Dosh, Interim Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Data Use Agreement between the University of Florida and Escambia County:

A. Approve the Data Use Agreement, to allow the disclosing of limited data set of Protected Health Information for research; and

B. Authorize the Interim County Administrator to sign the Agreement.
 
2. 16094   Recommendation Concerning Approving Amendment 1 to the Contract for Services Agreement Between Escambia County and the University of West Florida for the Market Analysis for the Town of Century - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Amendment 1 to the Contract for Services Agreement between Escambia County and the University of West Florida, for the Market Analysis for the Town of Century, to remove the deliverable to receive feedback from the community on the draft Market Analysis Report. No payment was due on this deliverable and all other terms and conditions remain the same.
 
3. 16144   Recommendation Concerning a Letter to Governor DeSantis Regarding the Cervantes Street Pedestrian Safety Plan - Amy Lovoy, Interim County Administrator

That the Board ratify the Chairman's signature on the letter, dated May 3, 2019, to Governor DeSantis regarding the Cervantes Street Pedestrian Safety Plan.
 
4. 16151   Recommendation Concerning Disposition of Property for the Tax Collector's Office - Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector

That the Board approve the request for Disposition of Property Form for the Escambia County Tax Collector's Office for property that is described and listed on the Disposition Form with reason for disposition stated. The listed item has been found to be of no further usefulness to the County/Tax Collector; thus, it is requested that it be auctioned as surplus or disposed of properly.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 16108   Recommendation Concerning the Lake Stone Campground Facility Management Agreement - Michael Rhodes, Parks & Recreation Department Director

That the Board approve the Agreement between the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and Dennis Keith Cole for the Management of the Lake Stone Campground Facility and authorize the Interim County Administrator to sign the Agreement.

[Funding Source: Fund 001, General Fund, Lake Stone, Cost Center 350204, in the amount of $11,400, paid via 12 equal monthly installments of $950, with housing and utilities provided. This amount is currently allocated in the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget and will be budgeted in Fiscal Year 2020]
 
2. 16096   Recommendation Concerning Federal Elections Activities Grant Funding for the Office of the Supervisor of Elections - David H. Stafford, Supervisor of Elections

That the Board take the following action concerning Federal Elections Activities Grant Funds from the Department of State:

A. Certify that the County will match State Grant funds with $4,689.93, from the Supervisor of Elections’ Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Budget; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Certificate County Match to Federal Grant Trust Funds and the Certificate of Equipment for Casting and Counting Ballots.

In order to receive the Federal Elections Activities funds, the Legislature has required that the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners certify that the County will match the State funds with a 15% County match. Both the State funds and the County matching funds must be held in a separate account to be used solely for activities relating to Federal Elections. The required match for this Grant is $4,689.93. The match is included in the Supervisor of Elections’ Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Budget under Cost Center 550101 and various Object Codes.
 
3. 16122   Recommendation Concerning a Bureau of Justice Assistance Application for the Fiscal Year 2019 Prison Rape Elimination Act Standards, Protecting Inmates and Safeguarding Communities Grant - William R. Powell, Director of Corrections

That the Board take the following action regarding the Bureau of Justice Assistance Application for the Fiscal Year 2019 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards, Protecting Inmates and Safeguarding Communities Grant:

A. Approve the Bureau of Justice Assistance application for the Fiscal Year 2019 PREA Standards, Protecting Inmates and Safeguarding Communities Grant. This Application is for a two-year grant period totaling $337,032. The grant program requires a 50% match that will be paid from existing departmental funds;

B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the letter of support required as part of the application process; and

C. Authorize the Corrections Department to electronically submit the Application on behalf of the Board through the Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant portal.

[Match Funding: Fund 001, Cost Center 290401 and Fund 111, Cost Center 290406]
 
4. 16100   Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Countywide Program Subgrant in the Amount of $30,000, for the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Jail Alternative Initiative Project - William R. Powell, Director of Corrections

That the Board take the following action concerning the Justice Assistance Grant for the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Jail Alternative Initiative project:

A. Approve the acceptance of the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Countywide Program subgrant award in the amount of $30,000, related to the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Jail Alternative Initiative project;

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Certificate of Acceptance; and

C. Authorize the Chairman, as the County's authorized official, to execute any Amendments or other related documents as may be required for the Jail Alternative Initiative project.
 
5. 16029   Recommendation Concerning the First Extension of the Interlocal Agreement for the Management and Operation of County Parking Facilities - Robert E. Dye, Interim Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the First Extension of Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board for the management and operation of County parking facilities:

A. Approve the First Extension of the Interlocal Agreement; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the First Extension of Interlocal Agreement and any subsequent Agreement-related documents, including time extensions.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 310203, Maintenance; Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 310207, Utilities]
 
6. 16030   Recommendation Concerning the Second Renewal of Lease Agreement between Escambia County and Artel, Inc. - Robert E. Dye - Facilities Management Interim Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the Second Renewal of Lease Agreement between Escambia County and Artel, Inc.:

A. Approve the Second Renewal of Lease Agreement between Escambia County and Artel Inc., for space on the first floor of the Old Escambia County Courthouse, located at 223 Palafox Place, Pensacola, Florida, for an additional five-year term, commencing on February 19, 2020; and

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

[Funding: Lessee shall pay the County rent in the amount of $1.00 per year for the renewal term]
 
7. 16119   Recommendation Concerning Pitney Bowes Digital Mailing System Lease Agreement, State of Florida Contract #44102100-17-1 - Mike Crittenden, Mass Transit Department Director

That the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the Lease Agreement with Pitney Bowes, per State of Florida Contract #44102100-17-1, for the Pitney Bowes digital mailing system for the Mass Transit Department for 60 months at the monthly cost of $26.97.

[Funding Source: Fund 104, Mass Transit Fund, Cost Center 211216]
 
8. 16092   Recommendation Concerning the Surplus and Sale of County-Owned Real Property Located at 39 North Cypress Street - 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 39 North Cypress Street, shown below:

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

B. Declare surplus the Board's real property located at 39 North Cypress Street, located in District 5, Account #: 12-3553-140, Reference #: 02-4N-33-4400-005-300, Property Appraiser's current assessed value: $684;

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 Property Appraiser's current assessed value. 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.
 
9. 16071   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #150 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #150, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110), in the amount of $8,046, to recognize Grant proceeds from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for FWC #18212 - Derelict Vessel Grant to remove and dispose of an eligible derelict vessel. Total project cost is $10,727 and requires a 25% match of $2,682 and has unanticipated contingency costs of $2,318, which will be provided from Vessel Registration Fees. Natural Resources Management will also provide project management for in-kind match.
 
10. 16131   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #152 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #152, General Fund (001) and Other Grants and Projects Fund (110), in the amount of $35,956, to recognize Grant proceeds from the Florida Department of State - Division of Elections in the amount of $31,266, and to appropriate these funds to be used solely for activities related to Federal Elections. A 15% match or $4,690, is required by the State, and matching funds will come from the Adopted Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Supervisor of Elections Budget to cover this requirement.
 
11. 16106   Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of a Drainage Easement for the Blueberry Lane Dirt Road Paving and Drainage Project - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning a Drainage Easement located in the 5000 Block of Barrineau Park School Road, from Mary Nell Wells:

A. Accept the donation of a Drainage Easement (approximately 2,571 square feet), located in the 5000 Block of Barrineau Park School Road, for drainage improvements;

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

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

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

This property is located in Commission District 5.

[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]
 
12. 16098   Recommendation Concerning the Exchange of County Property on Brickton Road - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the exchange of County property, for property owned by Cleveland Rufus Campbell, Sr., individually and as Trustee of the Cleveland Rufus Campbell, Sr., Revocable Trust, dated December 14, 2017:

A. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the exchange of a portion of a County-owned parcel (approximately 2.06 acres), for a portion of a parcel (approximately 3.16 acres), owned by Cleveland Rufus Campbell, Sr., individually and as Trustee of the Cleveland Rufus Campbell, Sr., Trust, dated December 14, 2017, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Agreement for Sale and Purchase and Contract for Sale and Purchase;

B. Waive the retention of the fractional interest in the phosphates, minerals, metals, and petroleum in the parcel to be conveyed by the County, in accordance with Section 270.11(3), Florida Statutes;

C. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps because the property is being acquired for public use, which is for the Brickton Road right-of-way, and the public benefits from the exchange by having safer, more efficient traffic flow and improved stormwater drainage; and

D. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to prepare, and the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute any documents, subject to Legal review and sign-off, necessary to complete the exchange of the properties, without further action of the Board.

[Funding Source: 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]

This property exchange is located in District 5.
 
13. 16087   Recommendation Concerning Modification to Federally-Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement #19HM-H4-01-27-01-201, Project #4177-19-A, from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, for the Construction of Lake Charlene Drainage Improvements Project - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Modification to Federally-Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement #19HM-H4-01-27-01-201, Project #4177-19-A, from the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), for the construction of Lake Charlene Drainage Improvements Project:

A. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Modification Number One of Federally-Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement #19HM-H4-01-27-01-201, Project #4177-19-A, for the construction of Lake Charlene Drainage Improvements Project, increasing the Grant amount to $2,162,366.35; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to execute, subject to Legal review and sign-off, any subsequent Agreements and program-related documents for this project that do not alter the finite terms of funding amounts or budgets.
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The County Attorney's Office has requested that the Board be made aware of the following language within the Agreement: Section (22) Mandated Conditions, subsection (b), that "This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the State of Florida, and venue for any actions arising out of this Agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of Leon County."

[Funding source: Current grant funds are available in Fund 352, LOST III (HMGP Grant), Cost Center 210121, Object Code 56301, Project #16EN3602]

This project is located in Commission District 2.
 
14. 16121   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of One 2020 International HV 513 SFA Cab and Chassis with Swaploader Hook Lift System 42H42 SL-650 65,000# Lift/Dump for Public Works - Waste Services Department - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board take the following action:

A. Authorize the County to utilize the Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) Contract #81716-NVS in accordance with the Escambia County, Florida Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-44, Application; Exemptions; and Section 46-64, Board approval, for the purchase of One 2020 International HV 513 SFA Cab and Chassis with Swaploader Hook Lift System 42H42 SL-650 65,000# Lift/Dump, Solicitation VE 18-19.007; and

B. Authorize the Interim County Administrator to execute all related documents and Purchase Orders in excess of $50,000, for the Public Works - Waste Services Department for the Purchase Order to Ward International Trucks of Florida, LLC, in the amount of $168,606.42.

In an effort to encourage competition for local businesses, and in compliance with Board-adopted policy, this vehicle purchase was advertised on the Escambia County web site for thirty days. Ward International Trucks of Florida, LLC, was the lowest price based on contract amounts and quotations.

[Funding: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund; Cost Center 230315, Solid Waste Projects; Object Code 56401, Machinery & Equipment]
 
15. 16099   Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for M.C. Blanchard Wi-Fi Project - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the Interim County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Infinity Datacom Solutions, LLC, per the terms and conditions of PD 18-19.032, M.C. Blanchard Wi-Fi Project, in the amount of the Base Bid amount of $220,501.84.

[Funding: Fund 353, LOST IV; 410147, Judicial Cap Imp LOST IV; 56201, Buildings]
 
16. 16090   Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a Purchase Order for Four 2019 Model Pierce Fire Engines for the Public Safety - Fire Department - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board take the following action regarding the purchase of four 2019 Model Pierce Fire Engines:

A. Authorize the County to utilize the National Purchasing Partners (NPP) d/b/a NPPGov, a national competitively solicited purchasing cooperative, Contract Number 1420, Specification 2.1, in accordance with Escambia County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-44, Application; Exemptions; and Section 46-64, Board approval; and

B. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order for the purchase of four 2019 Model Pierce Fire Engines for the Public Safety - Fire Department of Escambia County, Florida, to Ten-8 Fire Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $2,036,267.10, according to the specification outlines in Solicitation PD 18-19.047.

There are no local businesses able to sell a new fire truck, therefore the Board-adopted policy regarding local businesses having the opportunity to bid in not applicable.

[Funding:
Fund 352, LOST III; Cost Center 330228, Fire Services Cap Project; Object Code 56401, Machinery and Equipment; Project Code 08FS0018 Vehicle/Apparatus Replacement $633,000; and

Fund 353, LOST IV; Cost Center 330434, Public Safety Cap Project; Object Code 56401, Machinery and Equipment; Project Code 19FS0429, Vehicle/Apparatus Replacement $1,403,267.10
Total: $2,036,267.10]
 
17. 16070   Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for PD 18-19.033, Motley Court Gully Improvements - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the Interim County Administrator to sign the Agreement Between Escambia County, Florida, and Chavers Construction, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 18-19.033, Motley Court Gully Improvements, in the amount of $565,228.78.

[Funding:
Grant (75%) - Fund 352, LOST III; Cost Center 210131, Motley Court Clear Creek; Object Code 56301, Improvements Other Than Buildings; Project Code 08EN0068; $423,921.58; and

County Match (25%) - Fund 352, LOST III; Cost Center 210107, Transportation & Drainage; Object Code 56301, Improvements Other Than Buildings; Project Code 08EN0068; $141,307.20
Total - $565,228.78]
 
18. 15650   Recommendation Concerning Contract Renewal for Pharmaceutical Supplies for Escambia County - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve the utilization of the first of two possible one-year renewal periods, as outlined in Section 2, Term of the Agreement, Relating to Pharmaceutical Supplies with Bound Tree Medical, LLC, per PD 14-15.084, Pharmaceutical Supplies for Escambia County, retroactive to January 7, 2019. The original Agreement was approved by the Board on January 7, 2016.

[Funding: Fund 408, Emergency Medical Services, Cost Center 330302, EMS Operations, Object Code 55201, Operating Supplies]
 
19. 16135   Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for HOME/SHIP Substantial Rehabilitation/Reconstruction, for 1809 West Bobe Street - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, Bill Walther Construction, Inc., and Mattie L. Price, homeowner, per the terms and conditions of PD 18-19.036, HOME/SHIP Substantial Rehabilitation/Reconstruction for 1809 West Bobe Street, in the total amount of $115,350 (Base bid of $113,500 plus alternate #1 of $1000 and alternate #2 of $850).

[Funding: Fund 147, 2013 HOME HUD Consortium; Cost Center 370265, 2013 HUD Consortium; Object Code 58301, Other Grants and Aids ($58,805.84);

Fund 147 2014 HOME HUD Consortium; Cost Center 370266, 2014 HUD Consortium; Object Code 58301, Other Grants and Aids ($31,544.16); and

Fund 120, 2018 SHIP Grant Admin; Cost Center 370205, SHIP 2018 Grant Admin; Object Code 58301, Grants and Other Aids ($25,000)]
 
20. 16107   Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Financial Auditing Services - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Warren Averett, LLC, per the terms and condition of PD 18-19.004, Financial Auditing Services as follows:

1. Year 1, in the amount of $220,000;
2. Year 2, in the amount of $222,200;
3. Year 3, in the amount of $224,422;
4. Year 4, in the amount of $226,666; and
5. Year 5, in the amount of $228,933.

Grand Total Price for Audit Services for 5 years - $1,122,221.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 140201, Object Code 53101]
 
21. 16152   Recommendation Concerning the Discretionary Allocation for County Employee Morale and "Thank You" Events - Robert Bender, County Commissioner, District 4

That the Board approve funding $2,000 from Commissioner Robert Bender's discretionary funds that he can use toward County Employee Morale and "Thank you" events through September 30, 2019.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Board of County Commissioners' Discretionary Money, Cost Center 110101, Object Code 58201]
 
  III. For Discussion
 
1. 16133   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 2018/2019:

A. General Daniel Chappie James Flight Academy, in the amount of $5,000;

B. Studer Community Institute, in the amount of $2,500; and

C. Dixon School of the Arts & Sciences, in the amount of $1,000.

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

[Funding Source: Fund 121, Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Cost Center 540103, Aids to Private Organizations 58201]
 
2. 16123   Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 123 Diego Circle for the Erress Boulevard and Diego Circle Blight Reduction Project - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board either approve, by super majority vote, or deny the following action:

A. Authorize the purchase of real property, located at 123 Diego Circle, from 5T Wealth Partners, LP, a California limited partnership, for the Erress Boulevard and Diego Circle Blight Reduction Project, in the amount of $9,500 (County's appraised value is $8,000);

B. Approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase for the acquisition of real property located at 123 Diego Circle (.0384 acres); and

C. Authorize the County Attorney's office to prepare, and the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute, subject to Legal Review and sign-off, any documents necessary to complete the acquisition of this property without further action of the Board.

This parcel is located in District 3.

[Funding: Fund 129/2017 CDBG, Cost Center 370231]
 
3. 16124   Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Property Located on Old Chemstrand Road - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the acquisition of a parcel of real property (approximately 0.67 acres), located in the 1600 Block of Old Chemstrand Road, from Hussein and Anne Sharaway:

A. Approve, by super-majority vote, or deny the purchase of a parcel of real property located in the 1600 Block of Old Chemstrand Road from Hussein and Anne Sharaway for $25,000; and

B. Authorize staff to draft the Contract for Sale and Purchase for the acquisition of real property located in the 1600 Block of Old Chemstrand Road, and bring the Contract to the Board for final approval and execution.

[Funding source: District 5 Discretionary Fund]

This property is located in Commission District 5.
 
4. 16102   Recommendation Concerning Acquisition of Real Property Located at 416 and 450 West Herman Street for the Delano/Herman Streets Drainage Improvement Project - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the acquisition of real property (approximately 2.15 acres) located at 416 and 450 West Herman Street from Rocky's Collision Center, Inc.:

A. Authorize the purchase of three parcels of real property located at 416 and 450 West Herman Street (approximately 2.15 acres), owned by Rocky's Collision Center, Inc., for the Delano/Herman Streets Drainage Improvement Project, for an average of the County's appraised values of $820,000 and $870,000, which equals $845,000, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Contract for Sale and Purchase;

B. Approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase for the acquisition of three parcels of real property located at 416 and 450 West Herman Street (approximately 2.15 acres) from Rocky's Collision Center, Inc., for $845,000; and

C. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to prepare, and the Chairman or Vice Chairman 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.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, LOST III/HMGP Grant, Cost Center 210124, Object Code 56101, Project 17EN3743. Funds spent toward this project are eligible for reimbursement through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program]

These properties are located in District 3.
 
5. 16089   Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 4253 Erress Boulevard for the Erress Boulevard and Diego Circle Blight Reduction Project - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board either approve, by super majority vote, or deny the following action:

A. Authorize the purchase of real property located at 4253 Erress Boulevard (0.080 acres), from JoAnna Lyn Cope, for the Erress Boulevard and Diego Circle Blight Reduction Project, in the amount of $20,000 (County's appraised value is $18,000);

B. Approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase for the acquisition of real property located at 4253 Erress Boulevard (0.080 acres); and

C. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to prepare, and the Chairman or Vice Chairman 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.

This parcel is located in District 3.

[Funding Source: Fund 129, 2017 CDBG, Cost Center 370231]
 
6. 16158   Recommendation Concerning the County Commissioners' Technology Policy - Commissioner Jeff Bergosh, District 1

That the Board discuss the County Commissioners' Technology Policy, per Board direction of the May 9, 2019, Committee of the Whole Workshop.
 
 
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
  I.   For Action
 
1. 16126   Recommendation Concerning Approval of Proposed Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claims Brought by Former Employee Donna Balsan.

That the Board approve a proposed settlement agreement in the sum of $17,500.00. The proposed settlement would constitute a complete resolution of all outstanding Workers' Compensation claims including medical benefits, indemnity benefits, attorney's fees and costs brought by Donna Balsan. The County would be responsible for payment of the settlement in full.
 
2. 16141   Recommendation Concerning Approval of Proposed Settlement in Escambia County, Florida v. Evanston Insurance Co. and Markel Service, Inc., Case No. 3:19-cv-00538-MCR/EMT.

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve acceptance of payment of $75,520.00 from Evanston Insurance Co. and Markel Service, Inc. for closure and post-closure costs as provided by the endorsements to the Environmental Impairment Liability policy obtained by Louisiana Investment Group, LLC regarding closure of Saufley Landfill. In exchange for this payment, the County would execute a general release of all claims in favor of Evanston Insurance Co. and Markel Service, Inc.; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the general release to be drafted by the attorneys for Evanston Insurance Co. and Markel Service, Inc.; and

C. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the settlement, including a joint stipulation for dismissal with prejudice.
 
3. 16145   Recommendation Concerning Engagement of Steven K. Hall as Special Master for Relief by Terramore Development, et. al. from a decision of the Escambia Co. Board of Adjustment.

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve a proposed settlement with Defendants; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the proposed settlement agreement, if approved by the Board.

[THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO BE PROVIDED UNDER SEPARATE COVER].
 
4. 16142   Recommendation Concerning Agreement for Sale and Purchase - Navy Federal Credit Union.

That the Board take the following action:

A. Authorize the sale of up to 100 acres adjacent to Navy Federal Credit Union's campus on Nine Mile Road in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement for Sale and Purchase; and

B. Waive the retention of the fractional interest in the phosphates, minerals, metals, and petroleum in the property to be conveyed by the County, in accordance with Section 270.11(3), Florida Statutes; and

C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to execute the Agreement for Sale and Purchase and other documents necessary to complete the transaction.

[THE PROPOSED AGREEMENT TO BE PROVIDED UNDER SEPARATE COVER].
 
  II.  For Discussion
 
1. 16113   Recommendation Concerning the County Administrator's Contract

That the Board consider a contract for County Administrator Janice Gilley.

[THE PROPOSED CONTRACT TO BE PROVIDED UNDER SEPARATE COVER].
 
11.   Items added to the agenda.
 
12.   Announcements.
 
13.   Adjournment.
 

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