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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – August 6, 2015 – 5:30 p.m.
Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building – First Floor
 
             
1.   Call to Order.

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The Board of County Commissioners allows any person to speak regarding an item on the Agenda. The speaker is limited to three (3) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the Chairman, to allow sufficient time for all speakers. Speakers shall refrain from abusive or profane remarks, disruptive outbursts, protests, or other conduct which interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting. Upon completion of the Public comment period, discussion is limited to Board members and questions raised by the Board.
 
2.   Invocation – Commissioner 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. 8641   Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action.

A. Adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Judy Battle, Human Resources Associate I, Human Resources Department, on her selection as "Employee of the Month" for August 2015;

B. Adopt the Proclamation congratulating Mr. Willie Carter for being recognized by ECAT and First Transit as the 2016 World Class Safety Olympic Torch Bearer and commending him for his commitment to safety for over 40 years;

C. Adopt the Proclamation proclaiming August 9 through August 15, 2015, as "National Health Center Week" in Escambia County and encouraging every Escambia County resident to visit their local Health Center and to celebrate the important partnership between America's Health Centers and the communities they serve;

D. Ratify the Proclamation dated July 14, 2015, proclaiming that the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Florida joins Zion Hope Primitive Baptist Church in commending and congratulating Pastor Bernard C. Yates for his 30 years of service to the Church and the Community;

E. Ratify the Proclamation dated July 14, 2015, expressing the Board's appreciation to Ms. Brenda "Gail" Berry for 15 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Escambia County and the State of Florida; and

F. Ratify the Proclamation dated July 23, 2015, commending Ms. Jacqueline Miles for her outstanding service to the citizens of Escambia County and congratulating her on the 50th Anniversary of the Pensacola Voice Newspaper.
 
7.   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.
 
8. 8619   5:31 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance creating Chapter 42, Environment, Article X, of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, Leave No Trace.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance creating Chapter 42, Environment, Article X, of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, Leave No Trace, prohibiting and regulating obstructions and personal property abandoned on beaches.
 
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 130
 
  I.  Consent Agenda
 
1. 8650   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of Documents Provided to the Clerk to the Board's Office

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

A. Closing Documents relating to the sale of surplus property, located at 721 West Lee Street, to Robin F. Stark, as approved by the Board on February 21, 2013, and September 5, 2013, and received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on July 17, 2015;

B. The Northwest Florida Water Management District Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016, as provided by April Murray, Budget Analyst, NWFWMD, on July 30, 2015;

C. Copies of the certified proofs of publication of the advertisements for Unclaimed Overpayments/Refunds and Unclaimed Cash Bonds held by the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, as published in The Escambia Sun-Press, LLC, on July 16, 2015.
 
2. 8632   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 Regular Board meeting held July 23, 2015;

B. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Agenda Work Session held July 23, 2015;

C. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Budget Committee of the Whole Workshops held July 14 and 15, 2015; and

(BACKUP TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER)

D. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held July 16, 2015.

(BACKUP TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER)
 
 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
  I.   Public Hearing
 
1. 8556   5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3, Section 3-2.5

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 3, Zoning Regulations. In the Low Density Residential district (LDR), land zoned V-1 prior to the adoption of this code requires a one acre minimum lot size.

This hearing serves as the first of two required public hearings before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) as set forth in Section 2-7.2(a) and F.S. 125.66(4)(b).
 
2. 8558   5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending the 2030 Future Land Use Map

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt the Large Scale Map Amendment 2015-01. At the April 7, 2015, Planning Board Meeting, the Board recommended approval to the BCC. At the May 7, 2015, BCC Meeting, the Board approved the transmittal to DEO.
 
3. 8559   Recommendation Concerning the Review of the Rezoning Case heard by the Planning Board on June 2, 2015

That the Board take the following action concerning the rezoning case heard by the Planning Board on June 2, 2015:
  1. Review and either adopt, modify, or overturn the Planning Board’s recommendation for Rezoning Case Z-2015-12 or remand the case back to the Planning Board; and
  2. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Order of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners for the rezoning case that was reviewed.
1. Case No.: Z-2015-12
Address: 9600 Block Tower Ridge Road
Property Reference No.: 01-1S-32-1000-070-003; 01-1S-32-1000-050-003; 01-1S-32-1000-050-004; 01-1S-32-1000-110-003; 01-1S-32-1000-080-003; 01-1S-32-1000-120-004
Property Size: 78.72 (+/-) acres
From: RMU, Rural Mixed-use district (two du/acre)
To: LDMU, Low Density Mixed-use district (seven du/acre)
FLU Category: MU-S, Mixed-Use Suburban
Commissioner District: 1
Requested by: Kerry Anne Schultz, Agent for The Busbee Limited Partnership and Murphy J. Jacob Trust, Owners
Planning Board Recommendation: Approval
Speakers: Kerry Anne Schultz, Edward Morgan, Tommy Brown
 
4. 8560   5:47 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 June 2, 2015 and approved during the previous agenda item and to provide for severability, inclusion in the code, and an effective date.
 
  II. Consent Agenda
 
1. 8561   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of Public Hearings

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

A. August 20, 2015

1. 5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Minimum Lot Size Ordinance (2nd of 2 Public Hearings)

2. 5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Operational Permit: Existing Resource Extraction Facility - McDirt Borrow Pit

3. 5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Operational Permit: Existing Resource Extraction Facility - KTTTC Investments Borrow Pit

4. 5:48 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Operational Permit: Existing Resource Extraction Facility - Evergreen Pit

B. September 3, 2015

1. 5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing to amend the official Zoning map to include the following Rezoning Case heard by the Planning Board on August 4, 2015:

Case No.: Z-2015-14
Address: 3425 West Fairfield Drive
Property Reference No.: 16-2S-30-1001-020-004
Property Size: 0.48 (+/-) acres
From: HDR, High Density Residential district (18 du/acre)
To: HDMU, High Density Mixed-use district (25 du/acre)
FLU Category: MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
Commissioner District 3
Requested by: Downtown Investment Properties, LLC

2. 5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Zoning Requirements Ordinance
 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 8585   Recommendation Concerning Scheduling a Public Hearing Regarding the Fiscal Year 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program: Local Solicitation - Derek Whidden, Grants Coordinator, Escambia County Sheriff's Office

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for August 20, 2015, at 5:31 p.m., for the purpose of receiving public comments concerning the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, Fiscal Year 2015 Local Solicitation Project funding.
 
2. 8573   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Department of Natural Resources Management, Extension Services Division - Keith T. Wilkins, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Department of Natural Resources, Extension Services Division, for property described and listed on the Disposition Form. The listed item (PN 41018) has been found to be of no further usefulness to the County, thus, it is requested that it be auctioned as surplus or disposed of properly.
 
3. 8620   Recommendation Concerning the Antenna Mounting Space License Agreement between Escambia County and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Antenna Mounting Space License Agreement between Escambia County and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, for the provision of allowing School District radio equipment and antenna to reside at Escambia County’s Don Sutton Microwave Tower and Equipment Shelter:

A. Approve the License Agreement to enable the Escambia County School District's radio equipment to reside on/at Don Sutton Microwave Tower and Equipment Shelter, effective August 6, 2015, and continuing for a term of 20 years with an option for a 5-year extension, provided that terms within the Agreement are met; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement.
 
4. 8557   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Office of Purchasing - Claudia Simmons, Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Office of Purchasing, indicating three items to be disposed of properly, which are described and listed on the Request Form with reason for disposition stated.
 
5. 8638   Recommendation Concerning the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization Interlocal Agreement - Joy Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization Interlocal Agreement:

A. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute the Interlocal Agreement for Creation of the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization;

B. Approve the updated Interlocal Agreement for Creation of the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization made and entered into on the 8th day of July 2015, by and between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT); Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT); Florida Counties of Escambia and Santa Rosa; Alabama County of Baldwin; the Cities of Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Milton in Florida and Orange Beach in Alabama; and Escambia County Area Transit; and

C. Authorize Mike Crittenden, Escambia County Area Transit General Manager, to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
 
6. 8612   Recommendation Concerning the Escambia County Health Facilities Authority Reappointments, as Requested by Paula G. Drummond, Executive Director and General Council - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

That the Board take the following action concerning reappointments to the Escambia County Health Facilities Authority, as Requested by Paula G. Drummond, Executive Director and General Council:

A. Approve the reappointment of Mr. J. H. Keith Bullock, effective August 22, 2015, through August 21, 2019;

B. Waive the Board's Policy, Section I, Part B 1. (D), Appointment Policy and Procedures; and

C. Approve the reappointment of Mr. Arthur J. Hall, Jr., effective August 22, 2015, through August 21, 2019.
 
7. 8613   Recommendation Concerning Escambia County Housing Finance Authority Reappointments, as requested by Karyn Norton, Executive Director - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

That the Board take the following action concerning two reappointments to the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority, as requested by Karyn Norton, Executive Director:

A. Waive the Board's Policy, Section I, Part B 1. (D), Appointment Policy and Procedures; and

B. Reappoint both Lamar B. Cobb and Sandra J. Ward for another four-year term, effective retroactively, August 1, 2015, through July 31, 2019.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 8577   Recommendation Concerning the Property, Boiler and Machinery, Crime, Workers Compensation, and Statutory Death Benefits Insurance Agent Contract Extension - Robert Dye, Manager, Risk Management Office

That the Board approve the Contract extension as provided in Contract PD 10-11.064, Property, Boiler and Machinery, Crime, Workers' Compensation, and Statutory Death Benefits Insurance Agent with Whitman & Whitman, Inc., for the final 12-month extension, effective October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016, for an annual expense of $80,000.

[Funding: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 140835, Object Code 54501]
 
2. 8580   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Two Vehicles for the Public Safety Department - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board authorize the County to piggyback off of the Florida Sheriff's Association & Florida Association of Counties Automotive Contract 14.22.0904, and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order for two 2015 Ford Expeditions EL, for the Public Safety Department, to Duval Ford Fleet Sales, in the amount of $67,220, according to specifications in VE 14-15.025.

[Funding: Fund 408, Emergency Services Fund, Cost Center 330302, EMS Operations, Object Code 56401]
 
3. 8584   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Two New Ambulances for the Public Safety Department - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the purchase of two new ambulances:

A. Authorize the County to piggyback off the State of Ohio State Term Contract STS233, 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; and

B. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order for two Navistar 4300 Series Chassis, for the Public Safety Department, to Halcore Group, Inc. (d/b/a Horton Emergency Vehicles), in the amount of $432,008, according to the Specification Number VE 14-15.022.

[Funding: Fund 408, Emergency Services Fund, Cost Center 330302, EMS Operations, Object Code 56401]
 
4. 8588   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Four Ambulance Re-Mounts for the Public Safety Department - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the purchase of the four ambulances:

A. Authorize the County to piggyback off the State of Ohio State Term Contract STS233, 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; and

B. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order for four new, unused 2015 or current year model Navistar 4300 Series Chassis, for the Public Safety Department, to Halcore Group, Inc. (d/b/a Horton Emergency Vehicles), in the amount of $719,992, according to the Specification Number VE 14-15.023.

[Funding: Fund 408, Emergency Services Fund, Cost Center 330302, EMS Operations, Object Code 56401]
 
5. 8589   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Cameron-Cole, LLC, for the Public Safety Department, Fire Rescue Division - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Order Number 1, adding funds for professional services through the balance of the Fiscal Year. This request is to prevent continued multiple Change Orders for additional environmental services at the Warrington Fire Station facility, located at 20 Navy Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida.

Department: Public Safety
Division: Fire Rescue
Type: Addition
Amount: $70,000
Vendor: Cameron-Cole, LLC
Project Name: N/A
Contract: N/A
PO# 141376
CO# 1
Original Award Amount: $31,946
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders through this CO: $70,000
New PO Total: $101,946

[Funding Source: Fund 143, Fire Protection Fund, Cost Center 330206, Fire Department Paid]
 
6. 8616   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Purchase Order #150656, Fairbanks Scales, Inc., for Repairs and Maintenance to Scales at Perdido Landfill and Palafox Transfer Station - Patrick T. Johnson, Waste Services Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Order Number 5, to Fairbanks Scales, Inc., for repairs and maintenance to scales at the Perdido Landfill and the Palafox Transfer Station:

Department: Waste Services
Division: Waste Services
Type: Addition
Amount: $35,000
Vendor: Fairbanks Scales, Inc.
Project Name: Repairs and Maintenance
PO#: 150656
CO#: 5
Cost Center for CO: 230307 & 230314
Original PO Amount: $20,000
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders thru #5: $64,500
New PO Total: $84,500

[Funding Source: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Cost Centers 230307 & 230314, Object Code 54601]
 
7. 8611   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of One Crawler Tractor (Dozer) for the Road Division - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board authorize the County to utilize the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance #120377 and award a Purchase Order to Thompson Tractor Company, in the amount of $88,677 for one 2015 Caterpillar D3K2 Track Type Crawler Tractor (Dozer) for the Road Division, according to the specifications of VE 14-15.026.

[Funding: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 210405, Object Code 56401]
 
8. 8566   Recommendation Concerning the Memorandum of Agreement between Escambia County and the Humane Society of Pensacola, Florida, Inc. - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Escambia County and the Humane Society of Pensacola, Florida, Inc., contributing from the County's current Fiscal Year 2014-2015, the sum of $25,000, to the Humane Society to fund spay and neuter services at the Barbara Grice Spay and Neuter Clinic, as directed by the Board on June 2, 2015.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 320504, Account 58201]
 
9. 8442   Recommendation Concerning the Main Library Cafe-Coffee Shop - Claudia Simmons, Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board award Contract PD 14-15.066, for the Main Library Cafe-Coffee Shop, to R. D. Ward Construction Company, Inc., in the base bid amount of $51,500, including Add Alternate Number 1, for $13,500, and Add Alternate Number 2, for $5,500, for a total award of $70,500.

[Funding: Fund 113, Library Fund, Cost Center 110504, Library Donations, Object Code 54601]
 
10. 8299   Recommendation Concerning Debris Hauling Services - Claudia Simmons, Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board award the Contract for PD 14-15.053, Debris Hauling Services, and approve the Form Agreement for Debris Hauling Services with the following firms, for a term of 36 months for disaster debris collection and hauling services to be available in the event of a declared disaster in Escambia County:

A. Ashbritt, Inc.;
B. DRC Emergency Services;
C. J.B. Coxwell Contracting;
D. Panhandle Grading & Paving, Inc.;
E. Phillips and Jordan, Inc.;
F. Roads, Inc,. of NWF;
G. Tag Grinding Services, Inc.; and
H. TFR Enterprises, Inc.

[Funding source initially is Fund 112, Disaster Recovery Fund, pending Federal assistance and reimbursement]
 
11. 8586   Recommendation Concerning Amendment #1 to the Interlocal Agreement for HOME Substantial Rehab/Reconstruction Assistance Project - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood and Human Services Department Director

That the Board Take the following action concerning Amendment #1 to the Interlocal Agreement for HOME Substantial Rehab/Reconstruction Assistance Project with the Town of Century:

A. Approve Amendment #1 to the Interlocal Agreement for HOME Substantial Rehab/Reconstruction Assistance Project, increasing the funding from to $75,000 to $79,275, in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME funds; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Amendment.

[Funding: Fund 147, 2012 HUD HOME Consortium Fund, Cost Center 370266 (formerly 220458) and 2013 HUD HOME Consortium, Cost Center 370265 (formerly 220458)]
 
12. 8648   Recommendation Concerning the OLF-X Property Site in Santa Rosa County, Florida - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the OLF-X Property Site in Santa Rosa County, Florida:

A. Authorize the appropriation of funds from revenue collected for the Sale of Timber at the OLF-X Property Site, Fund 102 “Economic Development”, Account 365004 to Fund 102 “Economic Development", Cost Center 360704, in the amount of $21,980.

B. Adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #219, Economic Development Fund (102), in the amount of $21,980, to recognize revenue collected for the sale of timber at the OLF-X Property Site; and

C. Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to J. Miller Construction, in the amount of $21,980, to install a Type II Silt Fence at the OLF-X Project site to keep the gopher tortoises from migrating into this area.
 
  III. For Discussion
 
1. 8582   Discussion Concerning the Santa Rosa Island Authority's Budget - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator
 
2. 8623   Recommendation Concerning the Friends of the West Florida Public Library, Inc., Request to Serve Alcohol at Their Annual Fund-Raising Dinner - Jennifer Yannuzzi, Interim Library Manager

That the Board approve the request from the Friends of the West Florida Public Library, Inc., to serve wine or champagne at their annual fund-raising dinner on Saturday, August 29, 2015, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Main Library, 239 North Spring Street, Pensacola, Florida.
 
3. 8567   Recommendation Concerning Crabtree Church Road - Local Agency Program Agreement - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board authorize the Chairman to sign a letter terminating the Crabtree Church Road - Local Agency Program Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation.
 
4. 8629   Recommendation Concerning Leadership Florida Class Tuition and Travel Expenses - Grover C. Robinson, IV, District Four Commissioner

That the Board approve the payment of the invoice for the Leadership Florida Class tuition, in the amount of $5,450, and the expenses associated with the classes, including hotel, airfare, rental car or taxi fare, and per diem, to allow Commissioner Grover Robinson to attend the various Leadership Florida Classes throughout the State of Florida. (Commissioner Robinson has applied for a $5,000 scholarship from the Florida Association of Counties. If it is approved, the County will owe only the remaining $450 for the tuition.)

[Funding Source: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 110101, Object Code 54001/55501]
 
 
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
  I.   For Action
 
1. 8583   Recommendation Concerning Settlement of the Workers' Compensation Claim of Dale Bond against Escambia County Board of County Commissioners

That the Board take the following action:

A. Authorize payment in the total sum of $110,750.00 to Dale Bond in final settlement of Claim No.: 306-099-0583561; and

B. Authorize the County Attorney’s Office to accept a general release, formal resignation and waiver of all non-Workers' Compensation claims executed by Dale Bond.
 
2. 8627   Recommendation Concerning Dispute as to Terms of Coverage for All-Perils Property Insurance Covering Central Booking and Detention Facility for the Explosion Occurring on April 30, 2014.

That the Board take the following action:

A. Authorize the County Attorney’s Office to retain the law firm of Cheffy Passidomo to act as co-counsel in pre-suit negotiations and any ensuing litigation should an impasse be reached; and

B. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the contingent fee agreement and statement of client’s rights, copies of which are attached, to engage the law firm of Cheffy Passidomo.
 
3. 8644   Recommendation Concerning Introducing S. 770 and H.R. 1452 - The Escambia County Land Conveyance Act

That the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the attached five letters jointly with the Santa Rosa County Commission in support of introducing S. 770 and H.R. 1452, the Escambia County Land Conveyance Act. This legislation will allow the County to release the restrictions on land conveyance to facilitate the transfer of County controlled leased interests to the existing leaseholders.
 
  II. For Information
 
1. 8640   Recommendation Concerning Recognition of Assistant County Attorney Kristin D. Hual

That the Board commend and congratulate Assistant County Attorney Kristin D. Hual for achieving Board Certification by the Florida Bar in the area of City, County and Local Government Law.

Ms. Hual has been with this office since August 18, 2008. Board Certification demonstrates “special knowledge, skills and proficiency” in her field of practice. Ms. Hual is to be congratulated for this accomplishment.
 
10.   Items added to the agenda.
 
11.   Announcements.
 
12.   Adjournment.
 

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