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Growth Management Report 12. 1.

BCC Regular Meeting

Public Hearing

Meeting Date:	08/01/2019
Issue: 5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending, Comp Plan 2030, Ch 8, “Mobility Element," Removing Reference to NOLF 8
From:	HORACE JONES
Department:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:

5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending, Comprehensive Plan 2030, Chapter 8, “Mobility Element" to Remove Reference to Navy Outlying Landing Field Site 8

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt an Ordinance (CPA-2019-01) amending the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan 2030,Chapter 8, "Mobility Element," Policy MOB 4.2.6 "Encroachment Control Planning, "to remove reference to Navy Outlying Landing Field (NOLF) Site 8.
The County received notice from the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) stating it had no concerns.

This hearing serves as the second of two public hearings.

BACKGROUND:

On January 30, 2019, Escambia County took possession of Navy Outlying Landing Field (NOLF) Site 8 and as such, it no longer operates as an airfield. The Board directed staff to remove references to the Navy Outlying Landing Field Site 8 from the Mobility Element within the Comprehensive Plan 2030.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

No budgetary impact is anticipated by the adoption of this Ordinance.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The attached Ordinance has been reviewed and approved for legal sufficiency by Meredith D. Crawford, Assistant County Attorney. Any recommended legal comments are attached herein.

PERSONNEL:

No additional personnel are required for implementation of this Ordinance.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

The proposed Ordinance is consistent with the Board’s goal “to increase citizen involvement in, access to, and approval of, County government activities.”

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

This Ordinance, amending the Comprehensive Plan, will be filed with the Department of State following adoption by the board.

The proposed Ordinance was prepared by the Development Services Department, in cooperation with the County Attorney’s Office and all interested citizens. The Development Services Department will ensure proper advertisement.

Attachments
Draft Ordinance
Clean Ordinance
Adoption Package