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County Administrator's Report 13. 14.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	06/22/2017
Issue: Interlocal Agreement with Santa Rosa Island Authority for Animal Control Officer Services on Santa Rosa Island
From:	Tim Tolbert
Department:	Building Services
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County and Santa Rosa Island Authority for Animal Control Officer Services on Santa Rosa Island - Tim Tolbert, Building Official/Department Director

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve the Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Santa Rosa Island Authority Relating to Animal Control Officer Services on Santa Rosa Island; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Interlocal Agreement.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 250207, Account 51201]

BACKGROUND:

Escambia County Animal Control currently responds to complaints of animal control violations on Santa Rosa Island on a priority basis based upon the severity of the complaint. Without an officer present to patrol the beaches, it is difficult to respond to Code violations in a timely manner.

As provided in the Interlocal Agreement, the Santa Rosa Island Authority has agreed to contribute the sum of $40,000 to fund Animal Control Officer (ACO) services on Santa Rosa Island for a 12-month term with any additional costs borne by the County. During the term of the Agreement, the County shall allocate up to 2,080 hours of ACO services on Santa Rosa Island, which shall not exceed 60 service hours per week.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 250207, Account 51201

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Assistant County Attorney Kristin D. Hual prepared the Interlocal Agreement.

PERSONNEL:

One additional Animal Control Officer must be employed by the County in order to provide 2,080 hours of Animal Control Officer services on Santa Rosa Island.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Board Approval of the Interlocal Agreement is required.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Agreement will be implemented by the County Administrator, or his designee, in coordination with the Executive Director of the Santa Rosa Island Authority.

Attachments
Interlocal Agreement