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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – May 21, 2020 – 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 Barry.
 
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. 17925   Proclamation.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 17 - 23, 2020, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Escambia County, 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.
 
7.   Written Communication
 
17764   April 2, 2020, communication from Kerry Anne Schult, Esquire, requesting lien relief for property located at 2602 Gulf Beach Highway.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider the lien relief request made by Kerry Anne Schult, Esquire, for the previous owners, Allen Nocon and Maria Elen P. Gajo, against 2602 Gulf Beach Highway.

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.
 
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. 17892   9:01 a.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance creating the Upland Woods Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Ordinance creating the Upland Woods Subdivision Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU), and all related documents, and make the following findings of fact:

A. Lots in the District are specially benefited since street lighting not only increases the market value of an individual lot, but also increases safety in the District surrounding individual lots, and the ability of lot owners to use their individual lots after dark;

B. The benefit from improved street lighting varies according to the relative size of the affected lots. Residential lots benefit from improved street lighting uniformly because of the small variation in size throughout the District;

C. The non-ad valorem special assessments levied represent a fair and reasonable apportionment of the cost of the special benefit received by each lot, and do not represent a fair share of the cost of general governmental service provided to residents in the unincorporated areas of Escambia County; and

D. Lots which do not receive a special benefit have been and shall be excluded from the non-ad valorem special assessment for street lighting.
 
10. 17895   9:02 a.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance creating the Cedar Ridge Subdivision Street Lighting MSBU.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Ordinance creating the Cedar Ridge Subdivision Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU), and all related documents, and make the following findings of fact:

A. Lots in the District are specially benefited since street lighting not only increases the market value of an individual lot, but also increases safety in the District surrounding individual lots, and the ability of lot owners to use their individual lots after dark;

B. The benefit from improved street lighting varies according to the relative size of the affected lots. Residential lots benefit from improved street lighting uniformly because of the small variation in size throughout the District;

C. The non-ad valorem special assessments levied represent a fair and reasonable apportionment of the cost of the special benefit received by each lot, and do not represent a fair share of the cost of general governmental service provided to residents in the unincorporated areas of Escambia County; and

D. Lots which do not receive a special benefit have been and shall be excluded from the non-ad valorem special assessment for street lighting.
 
11.   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. 17885   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of TDT Collection Data for the March 2020 Returns Received in April 2020

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Collections Data for the March 2020 returns received in the month of April 2020, as prepared by the Finance Department of the Clerk and Comptroller's Office. This is the seventh month of collections for the fiscal year 2020. Total collected for the month of March 2020 Returns was $528,032.21. This is a 50.86% decrease from the March 2019 returns. Total collections year to date are 10.15% less than the comparable time frame in Fiscal Year 2019.
 
2. 17926   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 Gary Sansing Public Forum held May 7, 2020; and

B. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held May 7, 2020.
 
 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
  I.  Action Item
 
1. 17920   Recommendation Concerning Final Plat Bentley Oaks Unit 4, Phase 2 Permit FP# 2001255

That the Board take the following action concerning recording Bentley Oaks Unit 4, Phase 2 (a 54-lot residential subdivision), located in the Cantonment Community, lying west off County Road 297A and north of West Kingsfield Road (County Road 186). Owned and developed by Beaird Development, LLC. Prior to recording the County Surveyor and the Clerk of the Circuit Court must sign the subdivision plat as set forth in Section 2-5.7, of the Escambia Land Development Code; also, prior to recording the County Surveyor must sign the Final Plat as set forth in Chapter 177.081 (1) Florida Statute:

A. Approve the subdivision plat for recording in the Public Records;

B. Approve street names “Avalon Street,” “Quartz Avenue” and “Granite Lane”;

C. Accept all public easements, pond, drainage improvements within public easements, as depicted upon the subdivision plat, for permanent County maintenance; the cost of maintenance for drainage improvements is to be funded through the establishment of a storm water management Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU); and

D. Authorize Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute a Two-Year Warranty Agreement without Surety.
 
2. 17922   Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a 14-day Consecutive Temporary Concrete Permit for the Crushing and/or Pulverizing of Excess Concrete Located and Generated at an Existing Concrete Batch Plant Known as American Concrete Supply, Inc.

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and approve, modify, or deny the issuance of a 14-day temporary concrete crushing permit for American Concrete Supply, Inc., for the next 45 days to allow for the crushing and/or pulverizing of its own aggregate material on site.
 
  II. Consent Agenda
 
1. 17921   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of Public Hearings

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

June 4, 2020

A. 5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing Opting Out of the Sector Plan and Assigning a Future Land Use Category - 2025 Kingsfield Road - OSP-2019-02 (second of two public hearings)

Summary: The applicant is requesting to remove a parcel from the adopted Escambia County Mid-West Sector Plan, Muscogee Detailed Specific Area Plan; the applicant is also requesting that a Future Land Use category of Mixed-Suburban be assigned to the parcel.

B. 5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing Opting Out of the Sector Plan and Assigning a Future Land Use Category - 1900 BLK W Kingsfield Road - OSP-2019-03 (second of two public hearings)

Summary: The applicant is requesting to remove a parcel from the adopted Escambia County Mid-West Sector Plan, Muscogee Detailed Specific Area Plan; the applicant is also requesting that a Future Land Use category of Mixed-Suburban be assigned to the parcel.

C. 5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing Opting Out of the Sector Plan and Assigning a Future Land Use Category - 2003 and 1955 W Kingsfield Road - OSP-2019-04 (second of two public hearings)

Summary: The applicant is requesting to remove a parcel from the adopted Escambia County Mid-West Sector Plan, Muscogee Detailed Specific Area Plan; the applicant is also requesting that a Future Land Use category of Mixed-Suburban be assigned to the parcel.
 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 17907   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Facilities Management Department - Cassie C. Boatwright, Department Director

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Facilities Management Department for property which is described and listed on the Request Form, with reason for disposition stated. The item has been found to be of no further usefulness to the County; thus, it is requested that it be salvaged.
 
2. 17879   Recommendation Concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation Off-System Project Agreement Related to State Road 10 (US 90A) Nine Mile Road Including Tower Ridge Road - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Off-System Project Agreement Related to State Road 10 (US 90A) Nine Mile Road including Tower Ridge Road:

A. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Agreement;

B. Approve the State of Florida Department of Transportation Off-System Project Agreement between FDOT and Escambia County related to State Road 10 (US 90A) Nine Mile Road including Tower Ridge Road; and

C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the documents and any subsequent documents required for implementation of the project.

This project is located in Commission District 1.
 
3. 17802   Recommendation Concerning Traffic Restrictions: Speed Limit Reductions on Scepter Court and Worley Road and Parking Prohibitions on Schwab Drive and East Olive Road - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the filing of traffic restrictions - Speed Limit Reductions and Parking Prohibitions per the requirements of Ordinance Number 2003-26, which authorizes the County Engineer to place restrictions on the movement of traffic on County roadways and streets:

A. Adopt the Resolution establishing speed limits for the reduction in speed from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour on Scepter Court, District Five (D5), from County Road (CR) 297A to west end of road, and on Worley Road (D5) from Mystic Springs Road to east end of road;

B. Adopt the Resolution establishing a "No Parking" prohibition on Schwab Drive District Four (D4), from North 9th Avenue to Schwab Court and on East Olive Road District Three (D3), from 500' west of Cody Lane to 700' west of Cody Lane (north side of right-of-way); and

C. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolutions.

[Funding: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 211201, Object Code 53401, for sign installations]

These roads are located in Commission Districts 3, 4, and 5.
 
4. 17918   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing to Consider the Petition to Vacate a Conservation Easement located at 1000 Block of Pine Top Lane (2.37 acres, more or less) from C.R. Campbell, Sr. and Billy Ray Campbell, to Escambia County - Joy Jones, P.E. Engineering Department Director

That the Board schedule a Public Hearing for June 4, 2020,at 5:33 p.m., to consider the Petition to Vacate a Conservation Easement located at 1000 Block of Pine Top Lane (2.37 acres, more or less) from C.R. Campbell, Sr. and Billy Ray Campbell, to Escambia County, as petitioned by Cleveland R. Campbell, Sr., represented by his Agent, Todd Stafford:

A. Authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for June 4, 2020, at 5:33 p.m., to consider the Petition to Vacate a Conservation Easement located at 1000 Block of Pine Top Lane (2.37 acres, more or less) C.R. Campbell, Sr. and Billy Ray Campbell, to Escambia County, as petitioned by Cleveland R. Campbell, Sr., represented by his Agent, Todd Stafford; and

B. Require the Petitioner to notify all property owners within a 1,000-foot radius.

The real property mentioned in this Petition to Vacate is located in Commission District 5.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 17241   Recommendation Concerning the Memorandum of Agreement with the University of West Florida for Public Transportation Service - Tonya Ellis, Mass Transit Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Memorandum of Agreement with the University of West Florida (UWF), relating to Public Transportation services at the UWF Campus and surrounding area:

A. Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Escambia County and the University of West Florida, relating to Public Transportation services at the UWF Campus and surrounding area; and

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

[Funding: UWF will reimburse the County for all operating, maintenance and administrative costs]
 
2. 17629   Recommendation Concerning the Interlocal Agreement with the Santa Rosa Island Authority Relating to Public Transportation Services on Pensacola Beach for 2020 - Tonya Ellis, Mass Transit Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Interlocal Agreement with the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA), relating to public transportation services on Pensacola Beach for 2020:

A. Approve the Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County and the Santa Rosa Island Authority, relating to public transportation services on Pensacola Beach, via Escambia County Area Transit Authority (ECAT) trolleys, from May 22, 2020, through September 7, 2020, with the SRIA reimbursing the County for all operating costs; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Interlocal Agreement.

[Funding: SRIA will reimburse the County for all operating costs]
 
3. 17868   Recommendation Concerning Change Order #2 to G&S Holdings, DBA Empire Trucks PO #200992 for Mass Transit Maintenance Parts - Tonya Ellis, Mass Transit Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute Change Order #2 to Empire Trucks, adding funds for the repair and maintenance on Cummins Engines.

Department: Mass Transit
Division: Maintenance
Type: Addition
Amount: $20,000
Vendor: G&S Holdings, DBA Empire Trucks
Project Name: N/A
Contract: No Contract - PO issued based on lowest Price
Purchase Order #: 200992
Change Order #1: $4,000
Change Order #2: (this request) $20,000
Total: $44,000

There are five companies available that sell Cummins parts. The Maintenance department request quotes from each company when a purchase needs to be made. The best price is awarded the purchase. The Mass Transit department issues blanket Purchase Order's to each of these companies at the beginning of the financial year and depending on which company has the best price will determine changes needed for one or more of the Purchase Order's issued for Cummins parts.

[Funds are available in Fund 104 - Mass Transit, Cost Center 320407 - Fleet Maintenance, Account 54606 - Preventive Maintenance]
 
4. 17881   Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Purchase Order, in Excess of $25,000, for the Public Safety Department - John Dosh, Interim Public Safety Department Director

That the Board, for Fiscal Year 2019/2020, approve the issuance of an individual Purchase Order, in excess of $25,000, based upon quotes obtained via Vendor Registry, for the Public Safety Department, as follows:




Vendor/Contractor Amount Contract Number
QuadMed
Vendor #: 180077
Patient Simulation Mannequin

Fund 408, Emergency Medical Services
Cost Center: 330302 EMS


$41,272.60

N/A
Quotes were obtained via Vendor Registry

[Funding Source: Fund 408, Emergency Medical Services, Cost Center 330302, EMS]

A request for quotations for a Patient Simulation Mannequin was posted on Vendor Registry, to receive quotes for a training mannequin that would allow staff members to perform multiple airway skills, airway complications, simulated spontaneous breathing and patient monitoring.

This request for quotations was emailed to 186 registrants in Vendor Registry. 39 firms opened and viewed the request for quotations. At closing on April 24, 2020, 9:00 a.m., two quotations had been received.
 
5. 17845   Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of an Emergency Purchase Order for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Purchase Orders in excess of $25,000 - John Dosh, Interim Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Emergency Purchase Orders to QuadMed, Inc., for the EMS Division:

A. Authorize and Ratify the issuance of PO # 201419 to QuadMed, Inc., in the amount of $29,536.80, for the emergency purchase of Hazmat Coveralls (reusable), that will be utilized as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be utilized by EMS and Fire for patient care responses.

Vendor/Contractor Amount Contract Number
QuadMed, Inc.
Hazmat Coveralls (PPE Gear)

Fund 408, Emergency Medical Service
Cost Center: 330305, EMS Cares Act;
Object Code: 55201, Operating Supplies
$29,536.80 N/A
Emergency Purchase due to supply availability

[Funding Source: Fund 408, Emergency Medical Service, Cost Center 330305, EMS Cares Relief Act]
 
6. 17870  
Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Escambia County Expenditure Comparison Summary by Fund Report and Outside Agency Reports for the 2nd Quarter, Which Ended March 31, 2020 - Sharon Harrell, Interim Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board accept for the record the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Escambia County Expenditure Comparison Summary by Fund Report and Outside Agency Reports for the second quarter, which ended March 31, 2020.

As of March 31, 2020, Escambia County Expenditure Comparison by Fund total percent of budget utilized is at 30%; the Fiscal Year 2019 percent of budget utilized was at 31%. Total expenditures, as of March 31, 2020, are $237 million, while total expenditures, as of March 31, 2019, were $266 million. Current Encumbrances of $87 million are noted, but not included in the calculation as they impact future expenditures.

The Board of County Commissioners, on September 23, 2019, agreed that all Outside Agencies receiving funding from Escambia County would be required to provide a Goals and Metrics Scorecard. The Goals and Metrics Scorecard is designed to allow the recipient to provide information stating how the funding received is being used.
 
7. 17897   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #129, 4-H Foundation Funding to Purchase a Super Cab Truck, Nick Simmons Extension Services Division Manager - Sharon Harrell, Interim Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #129, General Fund (001), in the amount of $28,311, to recognize funding from the Escambia County 4-H Foundation to purchase a super cab truck for the 4-H Program Assistant at Extension Services.
 
8. 17898   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #130, John Dosh, Interim Public Safety Department Director - Sharon Harrell, Interim Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #130, Emergency Medical Services (Fund 408), in the amount of $395,998, to recognize Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Provider Relief Funds received from the US Department of Health and Human Services through United Health Group, and to appropriate these funds for health care related expenses or lost revenues that are attributable to coronavirus.
 
9. 17908   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #132, Sheriff's Department, Henrique Dias, Chief Financial Officer - Sharon Harrell, Interim Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #132, General Fund (001), in the amount of $21,824, to recognize the Sheriff's off-duty officer, public records, auto repairs, miscellaneous reimbursements/fees, and investigative costs, and to appropriate these funds back into the Sheriff's Administrative Budget, to offset operational expenses associated with providing law enforcement services in Escambia County.
 
10. 17883   Recommendation Concerning the Delay of Commercial Rental Payments From Tenants of the McDonald Shopping Center for a Period of 90 Days - Sharon Harrell, Interim Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board approve the delay of commercial rental payments from tenants of the McDonald Shopping Center for a period of 90 days. This delay is in response to the Coronavirus outbreak and will pertain to rents due for the months of April, May and June, 2020.

[Rents Deposited in: Fund 001, General Fund, Revenue Account: 362010]
 
11. 17784  
Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of Two Drainage Easements for the Klondike Road at Cedarbrook Estates Pond Project - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the acceptance of two Drainage Easements for the Klondike Road at Cedarbrook Estates Pond Project:

A. Accept the donation of two Drainage Easements needed for the Klondike Road at Cedarbrook Estates Pond Project;

Property
Owner
Parcel
Reference Number
Area
Nancy Flowers Padgham 15-1S-31-3100-004-027 approximately 2,783.13 square feet
Michael L. Whitney and Connie Diane Richards-Whitney 15-1S-31-3101-001-001 approximately 1,778.13 square feet

B. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps because the property is being donated for governmental use, which is for drainage improvements, and the county benefits from the acceptance of this property, which enhances 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 Easements on the day of delivery of the Easements to the Chairman or Vice Chairman, and to authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to acknowledge the Board's acceptance at that time.

These parcels are located in Commission District 1.

[Funding: Funds for incidental expenses associated with the recording of documents are available in an Engineering Escrow Account assessed by the Escambia County Clerk's Office.]
 
12. 17851   Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of a Portion of Real Property for Road Right-of-Way for the Pine Barren Church Road Dirt Road Paving Project - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the acceptance of the donation of a portion of real property for road right-of-way (approximately 0.16 acre more or less), located at 5270 Pine Barren Church Road, from Pine Barren Baptist Church, Inc., for the Pine Barren Church Road Dirt Road Paving Project:

A. Accept the Warranty Deed donating a portion of real property, located at 5270 Pine Barren Church Road, from Pine Barren Baptist Church, Inc., for the Pine Barren Church Road Dirt Road Paving Project;

B. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps considering the property is being donated for governmental use for dirt road paving and 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 documents as of 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.

[Funds for incidental expenses associated with the recordings of documents are available in an Engineering Escrow Account accessed by the Escambia County Clerk's Office.]
 
13. 17886   Recommendation Concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program Supplemental Agreement No. 001 for O.C. Phillips Road Over Brushy Creek Bridge #484029 - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Local Agency Program (LAP) Supplemental Agreement No. 001 between the FDOT and Escambia County, which supports additional efforts required by the design consultant to obtain necessary environmental permitting for the O.C. Phillips Road over Brushy Creek Bridge #484029 project:

A. Approve the FDOT LAP Supplemental Agreement No. 001 between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Escambia County for the O.C. Phillips Road over Brushy Creek Bridge #484029 Project; and

B. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Chairman to sign the LAP Supplemental Agreement.

This project is located in Commission District 5.

Funding Source: FDOT will reimburse Escambia County up to $565,893 for expenses related to the design of the project. This Supplemental Agreement, No. 001, will increase FDOT's share by $59,643, from $506,250 to $565,893. County's share will increase by $19,881, from $168,750 to $188,631.

[Funding Sources:
Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210127, Object Code 56301, Project #13EN2188, $30,618.35;
Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #13EN2188, $10,206.12; and
Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost Center 210106, Object Code 56301, Project #19EN0629, $38,699.53]
 
14. 17880   Recommendation Concerning Amendment #1 to the Wheelchair Ramp Partnership Pilot Project Agreement for Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, Inc.- Clara Long, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Amendment #1 to the Wheelchair Ramp Partnership Pilot Project Agreement for Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, Inc.:

A. Approve Amendment #1 to the Wheelchair Ramp Partnership Pilot Project Agreement with Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, Inc., to provide additional funding, for a total of $16,000, and to extend the project date through September 30, 2021; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Amendment as necessary to implement the Program.

[Funding: Fund 146/CDBG Housing Loan Repayment Fund, Cost Center 370291]
 
15. 17854   Recommendation Concerning the issuance of a Purchase Order to K & J Winsupply for Wafer Butterfly Valves at Perdido Landfill Gas Collection and Control System - Patrick T. Johnson, Waste Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning a Purchase Order to K & J Winsupply for valves and valve actuators for the Perdido Landfill Gas Collection and Control System (GCCS):

A. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to K & J Winsupply, in the amount of $36,235.55, for valves and valve actuators, per the terms provided in the Quotation Overview in Vendor Registry; and

B. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Purchase Order.

This request for quotations was emailed to 112 registrants in Vendor Registry, representing 28 firms. 16 firms opened and viewed the request for quotations. At closing on April 10, 2020, 4:00 p.m., two quotations had been received, with both registered through Vendor Registry.
Vendor/Contractor Amount Contract Number
K & J Winsupply
Purchase and Install three Valves with Bolt and Gasket Kits.

Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund
Cost Center: 230308, Landfill Gas to Energy
Object Code: 54601, Repairs and Maintenance
$36,235.55 N/A
Request for Quotations via Vendor Registry
and/or Hand Delivery

[Funding: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund; Cost Center 230308, Landfill Gas to Energy; Object Code, 54601, Repairs and Maintenance]
 
16. 17873   Recommendation Concerning Amendment One to the Walton County Sheriff's Office Memorandum of Agreement - William R. Powell, Director of Corrections

That the Board take the following action concerning the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Escambia County, Florida, and Walton County, which provides temporary housing for some of the Escambia County Inmates:

A. Approve the Amendment to the MOA for temporary housing of some of Escambia County Inmates which extends the Agreement to July 9, 2021; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Amendment for the Agreement for temporary inmate housing.

[Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget in Fund 001, General Fund; Detention Cost Center 290401; Object Code 53401]
 
17. 17904   Recommendation Concerning the Application for Funding Assistance Regarding the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) County-wide Program to Support the Jail Alternative Initiative and Tactical Response Team Project - William R. Powell, Director of Corrections

That the Board take the following action concerning the Application for the Jail Alternative Initiative project:

A. Approve the Application for Funding Assistance regarding the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) County-wide Program for the Jail Alternative Initiative and Tactical Response Team Project, in the amount of $41,133;

B. Authorize the Chairman to Sign the Application for Funding Assistance, to include the Subaward Standard Conditions;

C. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Certifications regarding Lobbying, Debarment and Drug-Free Workplace requirements and to sign the Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire; and

D. Authorize the Department to electronically submit the Application on behalf of the Board through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Subgrant Information Management On-line System (SIMON) portal.

[Funding: The funds are made available through the Federal Fiscal Year 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program - JAG Countywide Solicitation, for the period beginning October 1, 2019, and terminating September 30, 2021. There is no cost to the County]
 
18. 17890   Recommendation Concerning an Extension to the Lake Stone Campground Facility Management Agreement - Michael Rhodes, Parks and Recreation Department Director

That the Board approve the Extension to the Agreement between Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and Dennis Keith Cole for the Management of the Lake Stone Campground Facility, extending the existing Contract for an additional year, effective June 1, 2020.

NON-ADA COMPLIANT DOCUMENT TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER:
  • Lake Stone Agreement & Renewal

[Funding Source: Fund 001, General Fund, Lake Stone, Cost Center 350204]
 
19. 17735   Recommendation Concerning the Approval of the Renewal of Contract #CSU17 Between Escambia County and the Florida Department of Revenue for Reimbursements Related to Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Actions - Janice P. Gilley, County Administrator

That the Board approve, and authorize the Chairman to sign, Contract #CSU17 between Escambia County and the Florida Department of Revenue (DOR), for reimbursements related to Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement actions, including service of process and execution of writs for child support of enforcement orders issued by DOR, from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2025. This renewal will continue to allow the County to collect 66% of the unit rate for each service of process and each writ of bodily attachment.
 
20. 17824   Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for Pensacola Pass Inlet Management Plan - Chips Kirschenfeld, Department Director, Natural Resources Management, and Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County and Olsen Associates, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 19-20.008, Pensacola Pass Inlet Management Plan, in the lump sum amount of $403,800.

Vendor Funding Amount Solicitation Number
Olsen Associates, Inc. Florida DEP Agreement 19ES2
Fund 353, LOST IV;
Cost Center 220106, Pensacola Pass Inlet Management Study;
Object Code 53101, Professional Services;
Project Code 19DS0732
$302,850 PD 19-20.008
Olsen Associates, Inc. Matching Funds from Escambia County:
Fund 353, LOST IV;
Cost Center 110102, LOST IV Discretionary;
Object Code 53101, Professional Services;
Project Code 19DS0732
$100,950 PD 19-20.008

Specification PD 19-20.008, Pensacola Pass Inlet Management Plan, was posted to Government Forms Software on February 20, 2020, and issued to 24 registrants representing 13 firms.

NON-ADA COMPLIANT DOCUMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER:
  • Proposal Response from Olsen Associates, Inc.
 
21. 17893   Recommendation Concerning the Award of a Purchase Order for One Emergency Management Truck or Approved Equivalent for Public Safety - John Dosh, Department Director, Public Safety, through Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board take the following action:

A. Authorize the use of the Florida Sheriff's Association Cooperative Purchasing Agreement FSA 19-VEL27.0 for this purchase; and;

B. Award and authorize the County Administrator to sign a Purchase Order, in excess of $25,000, for one Emergency Management Vehicle to Bozard Ford Co., in the amount of $49,996, for a Ford F-250 Crew Cab 4x4 truck per the terms and conditions of PD 19-20.057, One Emergency Management Truck or Approved Equivalent for Public Safety.

Vendor Funding Amount Solicitation Number
Bozard Ford Co. Fund 353, LOST IV;
Cost Center 330434, Public Safety Cap Project;
Object Code 56401, Machinery & Equipment;
Project # 20PS1129
$49,996 PD 19-20.057

Specification PD 19-20.057, One Emergency Management Vehicle or Approved Equipment for Public Safety was posted to Vendor Registry on April 9, 2020, and was sent to 45 registrants representing 30 firms. The solicitation was viewed by nine firms and downloaded by six firms.

NON-ADA COMPLIANT DOCUMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER:
  • Bid Response from Bozard Ford Co.
  • Recommendation to Award Determination Checklist
 
22. 17894   Recommendation Concerning the Award of a Purchase Order for Two Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab 4WD 4WT Trucks (Model 12M53) or Approved Equivalent for Public Safety - John Dosh Department Director, Public Safety, through Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board award and authorize the County Administrator to sign a Purchase Order, in excess of $25,000, for Two Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab 4WD 4WT Trucks (Model 12M53), to Pete Moore Chevrolet, Inc., in the amount of $53,000 ($26,500 per vehicle), per the terms and conditions of PD 19-20.058, Two Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab 4WD 4WT Trucks (Model 12M53) or Approved Equivalent for Public Safety.

Vendor Funding Amount Solicitation Number
Pete Moore Chevrolet, Inc. Fund 153, EMS;
Cost Center 330435, Public Safety Cap Project;
Object Code 56401, Machinery & Equipment
$53,000 PD 19-20.058

Specification PD 19-20.058, Two Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab 4WD 4WT Trucks (Model 12M53) or Approved Equivalent for Public Safety, was posted to Vendor Registry on April 13, 2020, and was issued to 41 registrants representing 25 firms. The solicitation was viewed by 13 firms and downloaded by nine.

NON-ADA COMPLIANT DOCUMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER:
  • Bid Response from Pete Moore Chevrolet, Inc.
  • Recommendation to Award Determination Checklist
 
23. 17763   Recommendation Concerning State and Federal Tax Credit Incentives Broker/Consulting - Clara Long, Neighborhood and Human Services Director, through Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve the sale of the following State and Federal Tax Credits;

Certificate # Project Site # Tax Credit Amount
648 171102001 $50,975.00
692 170502001 $36,613.55
821 170502001 $199,966.92
926 170502001 $55,822.45
Total $343,377.92

B. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Clocktower Tax Credits, LLC, per the terms and conditions of PD 19-20.009, State and Federal Tax Credits Incentives Broker/Consulting, for a brokerage fee of $0.005 per dollar ($1,716.89);

C. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Purchase Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and RELX US Holdings, Inc., for the sale of State Tax Credits for the Brownfields Voluntary Tax Credit Certificates in the amount of $343,377.92; and

D. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order or voucher to Clocktower Tax Credits, LLC, for its brokerage fee, in the amount of $250.

Specification PD 19-20.009, State and Federal Tax Credits Incentives Broker/Consulting, was posted to Vendor Registry on January 3, 2020, and was sent to eight registrants representing seven firms. Two firms responded to the RFP.

The broker fee will be paid from Fund 129/Brownfield/Romana-VCTC, Cost Center 370213. All funds received from the sale of the tax credits will be deposited in Fund 129, CDBG Entitlement.
 
24. 17914   Recommendation Concerning Funding to Support the 850 Music Festival - Commissioner Lumon May, District 3

That the Board approve funding, in the amount of $2,000, to support the 850 Music Festival from Commissioner Lumon May’s discretionary fund.
 
25. 17856   Recommendation Concerning the Contract for the Residential Income-Based Roof Program - Clara Long, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning a Contract for the Residential Income-Based Roof Program under the Neighborhood & Human Services Department/Community Redevelopment Agency:

A. Approve the Contract by and between the Owner, Contractor, and County for the Residential Income-Based Roof Program, which will provide assistance to income-qualifying homeowners to perform roof replacements, strengthening of roof deck attachments, and other minor roof repairs; and

B. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Contract for the Residential Income-Based Roof Program and any other documents associated with to implement the Contract.

[Funding: Fund 151, CRA TIF Funds]
 
26. 17903   Recommendation Concerning Approval of Miscellaneous Appropriation Agreement for the Escambia County Human Relations Commission, Inc. - Sharon Harrell, Interim Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board take the following action concerning the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement for the Escambia County Human Relations Commission, Inc.:

A. Approve the Miscellaneous Appropriation Agreement, to be paid from the General Fund (001), Cost Center 110201;

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement and all other necessary documents; and

C. Authorize the execution of the necessary Purchase Order.
 
  III. For Discussion
 
1. 17906   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Subordination of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Mortgage at 3839 Belle Meade Court, Unit A - Clara Long, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Request for Subordination of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Mortgage at 3839 Belle Meade Court, Unit A, as requested by Troy Stepherson:

A. Approve the Request for Subordination of the HOME Mortgage at 3839 Belle Meade Court, Unit A, in the amount of $12,500, as requested by Troy Stepherson, in order to allow the homeowner to refinance his first mortgage to obtain a lower interest rate and monthly mortgage payment; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Subordination Agreement and related documents required to complete this request, including actions that may be required of the County Attorney's Office.

[Funding: Not applicable]
 
 
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
  I. For Action
 
1. 17855   Recommendation Concerning Approval of Addendum to Settlement Agreement & General Release of All Claims in the case of Esc. Co. v. Spirit, Inc./Spirit Solutions, Inc., Case No. 2019CA001402.

That the Board:
A. Approve the Addendum to Settlement Agreement and Mutual General Release of All Claims, which modifies the Settlement Funds Payment Schedule; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Addendum to the Settlement Agreement and Mutual General Release of All Claims.
 
2. 17825   Recommendation Concerning Approval of Proposed Settlement in the Case of Jerry Gulley v. Escambia County, Case No. 2019 CA 000222.

That the Board approve the proposed settlement of payment of $25,000.00 to Jerry Gulley in exchange for a General Release of all Claims, and Hold Harmless Agreement and Medicare Addendum and a stipulation for dismissal with prejudice of the pending lawsuit.
 
3. 17930   Recommendation Concerning Escambia County State of Local Emergency.

That the Board take the following actions:

A. Ratification of Escambia County State of Local Emergency Resolution R2020-55; and

B. Extension of Escambia County State of Local Emergency.
 
2.   II. For Discussion
 
17940   Recommendation Concerning Vacation Rental Regulations

At the request of Commissioner Bergosh, that the Board discuss the issue of vacation rental regulations.
 
12.   Items added to the agenda.
 
13.   Announcements.
 
14.   Adjournment.
 

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