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Public Hearings 13.

BCC Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	07/11/2013
Issue: 5:34 p.m. Public Hearing - Adoption of a Natural Gas Franchise Ordinance with the City of Gulf Breeze
From:	Ryan Ross
Department:	County Attorney's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

5:34 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting a Natural Gas Franchise Ordinance with the City of Gulf Breeze.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt a Natural Gas Franchise Ordinance between Escambia County and the City of Gulf Breeze regarding natural gas services on Santa Rosa Island.

BACKGROUND:

The Board approved scheduling this public hearing on June 10, 2013. Pursuant to Chapter 57-1313, Laws of Florida, and Chapter 98, Article II, Escambia County Code of Ordinances, the Board of County Commissioners has the authority to grant franchises for the construction, operation, and maintenance of utilities, including natural gas services, in the unincorporated areas of Escambia County. Beginning in 1960, Escambia County has granted an natural gas franchise to the City of Pensacola. Based on discussions occurring over the past several years, the City of Pensacola is seeking to transfer certain franchise rights to the City of Gulf Breeze regarding natural gas services on Santa Rosa Island. Under Section 98-33(7), Escambia County Code of Ordinances, the Board of County Commissioners is required to hold a public hearing when one utility wishes to transfer or assign franchise rights to another utility. The requested public hearing is therefore necessary to secure the proposed transfer of franchise rights between the Cities of Pensacola and Gulf Breeze. The cities have also requested that the Board of County Commissioners adopt new ordinances establishing and confirming their respective franchise rights.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

This ordinance has been reviewed and approved by Assistant County Attorney Ryan Ross. The public hearing was advertised in the Saturday edition of the Pensacola News Journal on June 29, 2013.

PERSONNEL:

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POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

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IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

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