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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – July 25, 2013 – 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.   Presentation - Proclamation, adopted at the March 21, 2013, BCC Meeting, commending and congratulating Eric Masterson on his achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and wishing him success in his future endeavors.
 
7. 4650   Retirement Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the adoption/ratification of the following five Retirement Proclamations:

A. Adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Kenneth L. Bell, Mosquito Control Technician, Community and Environment Department, on his retirement after 29 years of service;

B. Adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Carla G. Cathey, Administrative Assistant, Development Services Department, on her retirement after 9 years of service;

C. Adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Britta-Christina Moore, Emergency Medical Specialist, Public Safety Department, on her retirement after 12 years of service;

D. Adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Juanita D. Vinson, Animal Control Officer, Corrections Department, on her retirement after 22 years of service; and

E. Ratify the Proclamation dated July 12, 2013, commending and congratulating Peter J. Smith, Human Resources Associate III, Human Resources Department, on his retirement after 32 years of service.
 
8.   Written Communication:
 
A. 4612   May 13, 2013 - Communication from Clarence Robinson requesting the Board forgive a Code Enforcement Lien attached to property located at 8600 Sonnyboy Lane.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider lien relief request made by Clarence Robinson against property located at 8600 Sonnyboy Lane.

On June 18, 2009, the Board amended the “Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens” Policy, Section III, H2. Staff was instructed to review all request for forgiveness of Environmental (Code) Enforcement Liens to determine if the request met the criteria for forgiveness, in accordance with the Board’s policy.

After reviewing the request for forgiveness of Liens, staff made the determination that the request does not fall within any of the criteria that would allow the County Administrator to deny relief, in accordance with the Board’s Policy, “Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens” Policy, Section III, H2.

The owner has no other recourse but to appeal before the Board under Written Communication.
 
B. 4610   June 27, 2013 - Communication from Anthony Sessa, Sessa Sells, LLC, requesting the Board forgive a Code Enforcement Lien attached to property located at 1765 Old Chemstrand Road.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider lien relief request made by Anthony Sessa against property located at 1765 Old Chemstrand Road.

On June 18, 2009, the Board amended the “Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens” Policy, Section III, H2. Staff was instructed to review all request for forgiveness of Environmental (Code) Enforcement Liens to determine if the request met the criteria for forgiveness, in accordance with the Board’s policy.

After reviewing the request for forgiveness of Liens, staff made the determination that the request does not fall within any of the criteria that would allow the County Administrator to deny relief, in accordance with the Board’s Policy, “Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens” Policy, Section III, H2.

The owner has no other recourse but to appeal before the Board under Written Communication.
 
9.   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.
 
10. 4532   5:31 p.m. first Public Hearing to review an Ordinance amending the Escambia County Land Development Code Articles 2 and 6.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning an Ordinance amending the Escambia County Land Development Code (LDC):

A. Hold the first of two Public Hearings to receive input on the proposed Ordinance amending Articles 2 and 6 of the LDC; and

B. Approve the scheduling and advertising of the second of two Public Hearings for August 8, 2013, at 5:31 p.m., to consider adopting an Ordinance to amend LDC Article 2, “Administration,” Section 2.14.02, to revise the language for clarity purposes; and amending Article 6, “Zoning Districts,” Section 6.07.02, to amend certain R-3 and R-4 zoning district building design standards within the Barrancas Overlay District.
 
11. 4668   5:32 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on permitting of new construction of solid waste management facilities.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on permitting of new construction of solid waste management facilities.

This Hearing serves as the second of two required Public Hearings before the Board of County Commissioners.
 
12. 4689   5:33 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance amending the Noise Ordinance, Chapter 42, Article III, Sections 42-61 through 42-70, of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 42, Article III, Sections 42-61 through 42-70, of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, relating to noise. This amendment establishes findings regarding the unique nature of Santa Rosa Island (Pensacola Beach) and the Perdido Key areas of the County, which have decibel-based noise regulations, and establishes an amended reasonable person standard for all other areas of the County, as defined in the Ordinance.
 
13. 4644   5:34 p.m. Public Hearing concerning the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Federal Transit Administration 5307 Grant Application.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5307 Grant Application by Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) for mass transit project funding:

A. Conduct the Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the general public on the Grant Application for $1,564,231 in Federal assistance on mass transit projects;

B. Approve the Grant Application, after receiving comments at the Public Hearing; and

C. Authorize the Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) General Manager to file the Grant Application and Grant Award Execution via the Federal Transportation Electronic Award and Management (TEAM) System, using the authorized passwords for the Chairman and County Attorney where necessary, as authorized by Resolution R2013-43, approved by the Board of County Commissioners on April 18, 2013.

[The Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Capital Grant Application is included in the approved Fiscal Year 2013/2014 County Budget]
 
14. 4672   5:35 p.m. Public Hearing concerning the Issuance of $55,000,000 Revenue Bonds.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the issuance by Capital Trust Agency (the “Agency”) of not to exceed $55,000,000 Revenue Bonds (herein, the “Bonds”), on behalf of Provident Group – East Village Properties LLC, a limited liability company of the State of Delaware, or one of its affiliates (herein, the “Borrower”), for financing or refinancing the Series 2013 Project:

A. Ratify the scheduling of the 5:35 p.m., Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Public Hearing, and advertising of the Notice of Public Hearing, for consideration of authorizing the issuance of the Bonds; and

B. Adopt, and authorize the Chairman to execute, the Resolution authorizing the issuance of the Bonds by the Agency upon the terms established therein.

[The Bonds are not issued by the County and will not obligate the credit of the County or the Agency or pose any obligation or liability for the County or the Agency]
 
15. 4701   Committee of the Whole Recommendation.

Recommendation: The Committee of the Whole (C/W), at the July 18, 2013, C/W Workshop, recommends that the Board take the following action:

A. Take the following action relative to County Administrator Candidates and Selection Process (Item 6):

(1) Approve immediately opening the process to hire someone to evaluate the (recruitment) process to ensure that there is inclusiveness in the search;

(2) Approve a target date of December 1, 2013, but no later than February 28, 2014, "to make a landing" for a new County Administrator; and

(3) Approve that the Interim County Administrator is not "applicable" to be a part of this search;

B. Authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing to consider adopting a Resolution authorizing the revision of fees for certain civil infraction penalties imposed pursuant to Chapter 10 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances relating to animals, and to consider adopting an Ordinance to amend the Animal Control Ordinance (Item 7);

C. Approve beginning the discussion in Fiscal Year 2013-2014, at the October 2013 Committee of the Whole Workshop, relative to converting all First Transit and Union Escambia County Area Transit Employees to County Employees (Item 10); and

D. Approve proceeding with the purchase of, and renovations to, the property owned by Brownsville Assembly of God Church, relative to Potential Sites for a Community Center in the Brownsville Area (Item 12).
 
16.   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
Escambia County Governmental Complex, Suite 130
 
  I.  Consent Agenda
 
1. 4626   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of Reports Prepared by the Clerk and Comptroller's Finance Department

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the following two Reports prepared by the Clerk and Comptroller's Finance Department:

A. Tourist Development Tax Collections Data for the May 2013 returns received in the month of June 2013; this is the ninth month of collections for Fiscal Year 2012-2013; total collected for the May 2013 returns was $802,568.92; this is an 11.05% increase over the May 2012 returns; total collections year-to-date are 7.30% higher than the comparable time frame in Fiscal Year 2011-2012; and

B. The Investment Report for the month ended June 30, 2013, as required by Ordinance Number 95-13.
 
2. 4696   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. The certified proofs of publication of the advertisements for Unclaimed Monies - Cash Bonds and Unclaimed Monies - Refunds, held by the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, as published in The Escambia Sun-Press, LLC, on July 11, 2013, and provided to the Clerk to the Board's Office on July 17, 2013; and

B. A copy of the Proposed Operating Budget and Proposed Capital Improvements Program Budget for Fiscal Year 2014 for the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA), as provided by Debra Buckley, Director of Finance, ECUA, and received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on July 19, 2013.
 
3. 4627   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 11, 2013;

B. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Agenda Work Session held July 11, 2013; and

C. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Special Committee of the Whole Workshop held July 2, 2013.
 
  II. For Discussion
 
1. 4700   Discussion Concerning the Audit of the Greater Pensacola Chamber

(BACKUP TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER)
 
 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
  I.  Action Item
 
1. 4648   That the Board waive the requirement for paved streets in an unplatted subdivision, Tarklin Way, per Section 4.01.05 of the Escambia County Land Development Code.
 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 4647   Recommendation Concerning the Requests for Disposition of Property for the Public Works Department - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Public Works Department indicating three items to be properly disposed of, which are described and listed on the Request Form, with reasons for disposition stated.
 
2. 4671   Recommendation Concerning the Donation of Obsolete Radios to Escambia Search and Rescue - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning disposition of surplus equipment and donation of obsolete radios to Escambia Search and Rescue, Inc. (ESAR), for use in assisting with search and rescue operations:

A. Approve the ten Request for Disposition of Property forms for the radios, which are no longer compatible with the County communication system, and are no longer needed for County purposes, to be appropriately disposed of through donation to ESAR;

B. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of tangible personal property to ESAR for use in search and rescue operations in Escambia County, in compliance with Section 274.06, Florida Statutes; and

C. Authorize the Chairman to sign required documents related to the donation.
 
3. 4673   Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, June 20, 2013 - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the June 20, 2013, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes prepared by Carolyn Barbour, Administrative Assistant.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 4638   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #194 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #194, State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) Fund (120) and the General Fund (001) in the amount of $527,672, to recognize the 2014 SHIP Program allocation provided by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC), and to appropriate these funds to support Grant-funded affordable housing activities in Escambia County and the City of Pensacola.
 
2. 4682   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #197 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #197, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110) in the amount of $365,000, to recognize proceeds from the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA), and to appropriate these funds for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Drug Court treatment services in Escambia County.
 
3. 4658   Recommendation Concerning the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Certification of Taxable Value - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the certification of millage rates and the scheduling of Public Hearings for the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Budget:

A. Certify the millage rates for Fiscal Year 2013/2014, as follows:
County-wide Operating – 6.6165
Law Enforcement MSTU (Municipal Services Taxing Unit) – .685
Library MSTU – .359

Once the millage rates listed above have been certified, the millage rate cannot be increased without re-first class noticing the public, the millage rates must be certified by August 4, 2013.

The millage rate for the Sheriff’s MSTU is unchanged; the millage rate for the Library MSTU was broken out from the County-wide millage rate and will be used for Library services in Fiscal Year 2013/2014;

B. Certify the proposed millage rates at .12% below the aggregate rolled back rate;

C. Affirm the Boards intent to maintain the current revenue allocation at the 34.3% increment in the Community Redevelopment Agency Tax Increment Financing (CRA TIF) Districts for Fiscal Year 2013/2014;

D. Schedule a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Budget for September 10, 2013, at 5:01 p.m., to be held in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Florida, located on the first floor of the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola, Florida; and

E. Schedule a Public Hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 non-ad valorem special assessment roll at 5:02 p.m., on September 10, 2013, to be held in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Florida, located on the first floor of the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola, Florida.
 
4. 4496   Recommendation Concerning County Road 97 Jacks Branch Road Safety Improvements - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board award a Contract, PD 12-13.046, for the County Road 97 (Jacks Branch Road) Safety Improvements to Roads, Inc., of NWF, in the base bid amount of $2,415,593.11, and Alternate #2, in the amount of $278,525.52, for a total award amount of $2,694,118.63.

[Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210113, Object Code 56301, Project #13EN2325]
 
5. 4433   Recommendation Concerning Speed Reductions - Multiple Roadways - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the filing of traffic restrictions - speed reductions, 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 for the reduction in speed, from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour, for the following roadway segments:

1. Forest Pines Drive, from Chicago Avenue to north end of roadway;
2. Ridgebrook Court, from Bush Street to north end of roadway;
3. Claridge Place, from Ashland Avenue to Ridgebrook Court;
4. Baywoods Lane, from City limit to end of roadway;
5. Whisper Drive, from Baywoods Lane to Whisper Way;
6. Whisper Court, from Whisper Drive to end of roadway;
7. Whisper Circle, from Whisper Way to end of roadway;
8. Whisper Way, from Scenic Highway to end of roadway;
9. Camale Drive, from Whisper Way to end of roadway;
10. Sundance Lane, from CR 97 to west end of roadway; and
11. Sundial Circle, from Sundance Lane to Sundance Lane; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution.

[Funding: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 211201, Object Code 53401, for Sign Installations]
 
6. 4652   Recommendation Concerning the 2009 Federal Transit Administration 5307 Grant Application - Joy D. Blackmon, Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the 2009 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5307 Grant Application by Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) for mass transit project funding:

A. Approve the Application for Expenditures from the 2009 FTA 5307 Grant; and

B. Authorize the ECAT General Manager to file the Grant Application and Grant Award Execution via the Federal Transportation Electronic Award and Management (TEAM) System, using the authorized passwords for the Chairman and County Attorney, where necessary, as authorized in Resolution R2013-43, approved by the Board of County Commissioners on April 18, 2013.

[The Florida Toll Revenue credits cover the match required for this Grant]

A Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5307 Grant, administered by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), was awarded to Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) in 2009. Funds from this Grant are available for the year awarded plus three years, for a total of four years. We are currently in the fourth year. Any unused funds will revert to FDOT. ECAT must present an Application for Expenditures for the remainder of the funds in this Grant, which was originally submitted for replacement of vehicles, and must be used for that purpose. The need for replacement buses has been justified in our Capital Replacement Plan for ECAT. Four of the current buses in the ECAT fleet, which have exceeded the useful life of 350,000 miles or ten years in age, as defined by the FTA, are being replaced under this Grant.
 
7. 4646   Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of a Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement on Innerarity Point Road from Innerarity Holdings, LLC - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning acceptance of a Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement (approximately 0.11 acres) on Innerarity Point Road from Innerarity Holdings, LLC, for the Innerarity Point Sidewalk Project:

A. Accept the donation of a Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement (approximately 0.11 acres) on Innerarity Point Road, from Innerarity Holdings, LLC, for the Innerarity Point Sidewalk Project;

B. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps, as the Easement is being donated for governmental use, which is for sidewalk and stormwater drainage improvements, and the County benefits from the acceptance of this Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement, 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 staff to prepare, and the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept, the Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement as of the day of delivery of the Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement to the Chairman or Vice Chairman, and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to acknowledge the Board's acceptance at that time.

[Funding: Funds for incidental expenses associated with recording of documents are available in an Engineering Escrow Account accessed by the Escambia County Clerk's Office]
 
8. 4634   Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of a Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement on Innerarity Point Road from William David Lively - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the acceptance of a Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement (approximately 0.089 acres) on Innerarity Point Road from William David Lively, for the Innerarity Point Sidewalk Project:

A. Accept the donation of a Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement (approximately 0.089 acres) on Innerarity Point Road, from William David Lively, for the Innerarity Point Sidewalk Project;

B. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps, as the Easement is being donated for governmental use, which is for sidewalk and stormwater drainage improvements, and the County benefits from the acceptance of this Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement, 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 staff to prepare, and the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept, the Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement as of the day of delivery of the Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement to the Chairman or Vice Chairman, and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to acknowledge the Board's acceptance at that time.

[Funding: Funds for incidental expenses associated with recording of documents are available in an Engineering Escrow Account accessed by the Escambia County Clerk's Office]
 
9. 4633   Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 10836 Lillian Highway from RL REGI of Florida, LLC - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Amendment to Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Property from RL REGI Florida, LLC, for the acquisition of real property located at 10836 Lillian Highway.

[Funding for this Project is available in Funding Source: Fund 352, "LOST III," Cost Center 220102, NESD Capital Projects, Project 08NE0018, Boat Ramps]

Meeting in regular session on June 10, 2013, the Board approved the Agreement for Sale and Purchase for the acquisition of three contiguous parcels of real property (totaling approximately 40 acres) located at 10836 Lillian Highway, from RL REGI, Florida, LLC. In preparation for closing it was noted that there was an error in the legal description on Exhibit "A" attached to the Sales Agreement, as presented to the Board. The legal description (Exhibit "A") was included in the Sales Agreement by the seller, which included two other parcels the seller owns but was not intended to be part of this transaction. In all other aspects, the Agreement for Sale and Purchase remains unchanged. Staff is requesting the Board approve the Amendment to the Agreement for Sale and Purchase to correct the legal description of the property to be acquired and to proceed with the closing for this acquisition.
 
10. 4651   Recommendation Concerning a Sales Order Agreement with Election Systems & Software for the Office of the Supervisor of Elections - David H. Stafford, Supervisor of Elections

That the Board take the following action concerning the purchase of additional Model DS200 Digital Scanners and Model DS850 Digital Scanners, as well as, hardware maintenance, software maintenance, and support services from Election Systems & Software for the Supervisor of Elections Office:

A. Find, pursuant to Section 101.293(1)(b), Florida Statutes, that "a single source" is available to the County from which to purchase compatible voting equipment, meeting the standards for voting systems in Section 101.56062, Florida Statutes, currently used in Escambia County;

B. Approve the Sales Order Agreement with Election Systems & Software; and

C. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Sales Order Agreement.

[Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 110267, Object Code 56401, Project #08PF0028]
 
11. 4618   Recommendation Concerning Federal Fiscal Year 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program-JAG County-wide State Solicitation – Catherine A. White, Drug Court Manager

That the Board take the following action concerning Federal Fiscal Year 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program-JAG County-wide State Solicitation:

A. Approve the Escambia County Drug Court Treatment Program Subgrant Application, which will be submitted for funding under the Federal Fiscal Year 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program-JAG County-wide State Solicitation, administered by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The Court Administrator’s Office is seeking funding for treatment services for 22 drug offenders. The amount of the Grant request is $80,730; and

B. Authorize the Chairman, as the County’s representative, to sign the Subgrant Application, acceptance documents, amendments, and request for payment or other related documents, as may be required.

[The funds are made available through the Fiscal Year 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for the period beginning October 1, 2013, and terminating September 30, 2014; there is no cost to the County]
 
12. 4601   Recommendation Concerning Dental Insurance - Thomas G. "Tom" Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Dental Insurance (PD 12-13.029):

A. Award a Contract to Delta Dental Insurance Company for dental administration and claims, PD 12-13.029, to provide the following:

1. An annual funding amount of $60,000 for administrative services and $600,000 for claims per Fiscal Year, for all current eligible employees and retirees, effective October 1, 2013, for a period of 36 months; and

2. All eligible employees and retirees electing dental coverage will be required to pay the present established premiums, noted on the provided schedule; and

B. Authorize the Interim County Administrator to sign the Dental Administration Service Contract between Delta Dental Insurance Company and Escambia County (Service Contract will be drafted upon approval of this Board action).

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 150109, Object Code 54501]
 
13. 4599   Recommendation Concerning Flexible Benefits Plan Administrative Services - Thomas G. "Tom" Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Flexible Benefits Plan Administrative Services (PD 12-13.029):

A. Award a Contract to Lockard & Williams Insurance Services, P.A., for Flexible Benefits Plan Administrative Services, PD 12-13.029, to provide the following:

1. An annual premium amount estimated at $8,000, based on current participation, for administrative services per Fiscal Year, for all eligible employees, effective October 1, 2013, for a period of 60 months;

2. All eligible employees electing a debit card will be responsible for the cost of the debit card; and

3. A change in the eligibility criteria to state that an employee is eligible to participate in the healthcare reimbursement flexible spending account at the beginning of the first Fiscal Year following their hire; and

B. Authorize the Interim County Administrator to sign the Agreement for Group Flexible Benefits Plan between Lockard & Williams Insurance Services, P.A., and Escambia County (the Agreement will be drafted upon approval of this Board action).

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 150107, Object Code 531301]
 
14. 4662   Recommendation Concerning Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance - Thomas G. "Tom" Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance (PD 08-09.042):

A. Amend the National Insurance Services of Wisconsin Insurance Trust Joinder Agreement for Long-Term Disability Insurance, PD 12-13.029, to:

1. Increase the maximum monthly benefit to $5,000 for all long-term disability plans;

2. Reduce the premiums of the County’s current long-term disability plans. The coverage level of 40% of salary with a 180 day elimination period will decrease from $.00175 to $.00166 per salary dollar; the coverage level of 50% of salary with a 180 day elimination period will decrease from $.00220 to $.00209 per salary dollar; and the coverage level of 50% of salary with a 90 day elimination period will decrease from $.00260 to $.00247 per salary dollar; and

3. Add a plan that will cover 60% of an employee’s annual covered salary up to $100,000, with a maximum monthly benefit of $5,000 and a 180 day elimination period at $.0028 per salary dollar; and

B. Authorize the Interim County Administrator to sign the National Insurance Services of Wisconsin Insurance Trust Joinder Agreement for Long-Term Disability Insurance.

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund]
 
15. 4649   Recommendation Concerning Group Medical Insurance - Thomas G. "Tom" Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the County’s Group Medical Insurance, (PD 08-09.042, Group Medical, Life, and Disability Insurances):

A. Approve the employee and retiree health insurance premiums; the provided Attachment "1" shows premiums reflecting no increase for employees and a $20 discount for employees who do not use tobacco; the provided Attachment "2" shows the health insurance premiums for the County’s retirees; retirees will be responsible for paying their full premium, whether they are Medicare-eligible or not; and

B. Authorize staff to deposit $600 into the HSA (health savings account) of each employee who elects the HSA coverage; this will assist the employee in paying the higher deductible ($2,100 or $4,200); the deposit will be reviewed each year at renewal time; the cost will include a $2.50 monthly fee for each employee, along with a one-time start-up fee of $22 for each new employee who enrolls; the cost is included in the total cost estimate.

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 140609, (Medical) 150110]
 
16. 4670   Recommendation Concerning the United Way of Escambia County Human Services Appropriations Committee Funding Recommendations for 2012-2013 - Marilyn D. Wesley, Community Affairs Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the United Way of Escambia County Human Services Appropriations Committee (HSAC) Funding Recommendations:

A. Rescind the Board's action of June 20, 2013, accepting the United Way of Escambia County Human Services Appropriations Committee 2012/2013 Funding Recommendations, in the amount not to exceed $93,000, which entailed $92,250 of allocations to be distributed to the approved non-profit entities, plus the committee-related expense for a required legal notice to be reimbursed to the United Way of Escambia County; the funds are included in the adopted Budget for the current Fiscal Year (Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 320202, Public Social Services - $93,000); and

B. Accept the revised HSAC 2012/2013 Funding Recommendations, in the amount of $90,888.68, which entails $90,725 of allocations to be distributed to the approved non-profit entities, plus $163.68 of committee-related expense for a required legal notice to be reimbursed to the United Way of Escambia County. The funds are included in the adopted Budget for the current Fiscal Year.

[Funding: General Fund, Fund 001, Cost Center 320202, Public Social Services - $90,725; General Fund, Fund 001, Cost Center 320201, Community Services Administration - $163.68]
 
17. 4645   Recommendation Concerning the Saufley Field Road C&DD Landfill Closure and Stormwater Improvement Project - Patrick T. Johnson, Solid Waste Management Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Interim County Administrator to execute a Purchase Order to Watershed Geosynthetics, LLC, in the amount of $48,000, for the cost of final cover Ballast Sand Infill Replacement Services, as agreed to by Watershed Geosynthetics, LLC, as part of the materials purchase agreement (ClosureTurf Long-Term Service Agreement), for the Escambia County Saufley Field Road C&DD Landfill Closure and Stormwater Improvement Project.

[Funding: Fund 401, Solid Waste, Cost Center 230316, Object Code 56301]
 
18. 4674   Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for 1420 Wilson Avenue - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following July 25, 2013, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for the property located at 1420 Wilson Avenue:

A. Approving the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Ted Simmons, the owner of residential property located at 1420 Wilson Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment Area, each in the amount of $925 representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220519, Object Code 58301, for connecting to sanitary sewer; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.
 
19. 4675   Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for 1200 Wilson Avenue - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following July 25, 2013, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for the property located at 1200 Wilson Avenue:

A. Approving the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Mark and Mary Creighton, the owners of residential property located at 1200 Wilson Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment Area, each in the amount of $1,075 representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220519, Object Code 58301, for connecting to sanitary sewer; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.
 
20. 4676   Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for 103 Fleet Road - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following July 25, 2013, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for the property located at 103 Fleet Road:

A. Approving the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Robert Thompson, the owner of residential property located at 103 Fleet, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment Area, each in the amount of $995, representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220519, Object Code 58301, for connecting to sanitary sewer; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.
 
21. 4677   Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for 12 Marine Drive - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following July 25, 2013, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for the property located at 12 Marine Drive:

A. Approving the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Leslie Hope, the owner of residential property located at 12 Marine Drive, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment Area, each in the amount of $1,019 representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220519, Object Code 58301, for connecting to sanitary sewer; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.
 
22. 4678   Recommendation Concerning Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for 3912 Barrancas Avenue - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following July 25, 2013, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for the property located at 3912 Barrancas Avenue:

A. Approving the Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Eugene Kerr, the owner of commercial property located at 3912 Barrancas Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment Area, each in the amount of $10,000 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220516, Object Code 58301, and/or Neighborhood Enterprise Foundation, Inc. (NEFI), 2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Fund 129, Cost Center 220435, Object Code 58301, for resurfacing the asphalt parking lot; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.
 
23. 4679   Recommendation Concerning Commercial Sign Grant Program Funding Agreement for 1002 Navy Boulevard - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following July 25, 2013, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Commercial Sign Grant Program Funding Agreement for the property located at 1002 Navy Boulevard:

A. Approving the Commercial Sign Grant Program Funding Agreement between Escambia County CRA and Eugene Kerr, the owner of commercial property located at 1002 Navy Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment Area, each in the amount of $2,000 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220516, Object Code 58301, and/or Neighborhood Enterprise Foundation, Inc. (NEFI), 2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Fund 129, Cost Center 220435, Object Code 58301, for replacing an existing commercial sign; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding Agreement and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.
 
24. 4680   Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for 1402 Wisteria Avenue - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following July 25, 2013, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for the property located at 1402 Wisteria Avenue:

A. Approving the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Lisa Jones, the owner of residential property located at 1402 Wisteria Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment Area, each in the amount of $1,000 representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220519, Object Code 58301, for connecting to sanitary sewer; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.
 
25. 4681   Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for 123 Marine Drive - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following July 25, 2013, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for the property located at 123 Marine Drive:

A. Approving the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Sara Ioakim, the owner of residential property located at 123 Marine Drive, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment Area, each in the amount of $1,129 representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220519, Object Code 58301, for connecting to sanitary sewer; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.
 
26. 4653   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of One Bobcat Compact Loader with Tool Attachments - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board authorize the County to piggyback off of the State of Florida Term Contract #760-000-10-1, in accordance with the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-44, Application; exemptions; and Section 46-64, Board approval, and award a Purchase Order for one Bobcat Compact Loader, Model T650 with options, PD 12-13.039, to Bobcat Company, in the amount of $58,950.10.

[Funding: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Centers 210402, Object Code 56401]
 
 
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
  I.   For Action
 
1. 4690   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the County Attorney's Office

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form from the County Attorney's Office for the two items of equipment, which are described and listed on the Request Form, with reason for disposition stated. The two copiers will be properly disposed of.
 
2. 4694   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing on August 8, 2013, at 5:33 p.m., for Consideration of Repealing Volume 1, Article I, Chapter 62, Section 62-1 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances designating the Sheriff as Chief Correctional Officer.

That the Board authorize scheduling a Public Hearing on August 8, 2013, at 5:33 p.m. for consideration of repealing Volume 1, Article I, Chapter 62, Section 62-1 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances designating the Sheriff as Chief Correctional Officer and authorize termination of the Memorandum of Understanding transferring responsibility for the Escambia County Correctional System, to include the Escambia County Jail and Jail Annex from the County to the Sheriff effective 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2013.
 
3. 4702   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing on August 8, 2013, at 5:34 p.m. to consider amending Volume 1, Chapter 10, Article I, Sections 10-25 and 10-26 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances establishing public parks on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key specifically designated for dogs.

That the Board authorize scheduling a Public Hearing on August 8, 2013, at 5:34 p.m. for consideration of amending Volume 1, Chapter 10, Article I, Sections 10-25 and 10-26 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances establishing public parks on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key specifically designated for dogs.
 
  II.  For Discussion
 
1. 4708   Recommendation Concerning the Public Official Bond of Ernie Lee Magaha, former Clerk of the Circuit Court.

That the Board take the following action:

A. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to make a demand against the public official bond given by Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland as surety, with Ernie Lee Magaha as Clerk of the Circuit Court of Escambia County as principal, in the sum of $50,000, and negotiate a settlement for that sum; and

B. Authorize the County Attorney's Office, should negotiations reach an impasse, to institute litigation against Ernie Lee Magaha, in his official capacity as the former Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, but not personally, and against Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland in a suit for damages for breach of the public official bond.
 
17.   Items added to the agenda.
 
18.   Announcements.
 
19.   Adjournment.
 

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