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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – July 18, 2019 – 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 Underhill.
 
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. 16307   Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action:

A. Adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Bill Barrett, a Maintenance Technician in the Maintenance Division of the Facilities Management Department, on his selection as the "Employee of the Month" for July 2019;

B. Adopt the Proclamation recognizing the Center for Independent Living Disability Resource Center, ADA Annual Awards and Volunteer Recognition Luncheon and commending its efforts to raise awareness of the rights of persons with disabilities and those who support the goal and mission of the Americans with Disabilities Act; and

C. Ratify the Proclamation dated June 21, 2019, joining with Movement for Change, Inc., in extending a warm welcome to LaTosha Brown, and wishing her continued success as she takes her message to the masses.
 
7.   Written Communication
 
A. 16467   May 22, 2019, communication from Sandy Blanton requesting approval of a short sale for the Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP) Mortgage for property located at 910 Bremen Avenue.
 
B. 16391   May 29, 2019, communication from Kristopher E. Fernandez, P.A., Attorney at Law requesting lien relief for Bay to Gulf (owners) for property located at 20 E. Carver Drive.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider the Lien relief request made by Kristopher E. Fernandez, attorney for owners, against 20 E. Carver Drive.

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.
 
C. 16465   June 13, 2019, communication from Tonya Brewer-Lambert requesting that the Board approve subordination of a State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program lien at 2702 Weyland Circle.
 
D. 16390   June 19, 2019, communication from Doug Westfall requesting Lien relief from property located at 300 Blk Western Pine Road.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider the Lien relief request made by Doug Westfall, new owner of the property, against 300 Blk Western Pine Road.

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 Lien's, 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. 16387   9:01 a.m. Second of two Public Hearings to receive input on the designation of Atwood, Ensley, Oakfield, and Cantonment Community Redevelopment Areas as Brownfield Areas.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the designation of Atwood, Ensley, Oakfield, and Cantonment Community Redevelopment Areas as Brownfield Areas:

A. Hold the second of two Public Hearings to receive input; and

B. Adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution designating Atwood, Ensley, Oakfield, and Cantonment Community Redevelopment Areas as Brownfield Areas for the purposes of economic development and environmental rehabilitation.
 
10. 16381   9:02 a.m. Public Hearing Regarding an Amendment of Ordinance 2001-6, Section 42-310 (a) (9) - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

Recommendation: That the Board approve an Amendment to Ordinance 2001-6, Section 42-310 (a) (9) to include “dechlorinated” pool “and spa” discharges.
 
11. 16484   Committee of the Whole Recommendation.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt, and authorize the Chairman to sign, the Resolution regarding the fee for cremation services, based on the recommendation of the Committee of the Whole (C/W) approving the verbiage that is in the backup and placing it on the agenda for final approval at the next regularly scheduled meeting (C/W Item #4).
 
12.   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. 16363   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the May 31, 2019 Investment Report

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Investment Portfolio Summary Report for the month ended May 31, 2019, as required by Ordinance Number 95-13; on May 31, 2019, the portfolio market value was $337,095,262 and portfolio earnings totaled $967,901 for the month; the short term portfolio yield 2.24%, which should be compared to the S&P Government Index Pool Index 30 Day benchmark of 2.46%; the long-term CORE portfolio achieved a yield of 2.19%, which should be compared to the Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year Treasury Index benchmark of 1.98%.
 
2. 16424   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of TDT Collection Data for the April 2019 Returns Received in May 2019

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Collections Data for the April 2019 returns received in the month of May 2019, as prepared by the Finance Department of the Clerk and Comptroller’s Office. This is the eighth month of collections for the fiscal year 2019; total collected for the month of April 2019 returns was $1,024,645.32; this is a 12.60% increase over April 2018 returns; total collections year to date are 10.79% more than the comparable time frame in Fiscal Year 2018.
 
3. 16445   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 Special Board Meeting held June 17, 2019;

B. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Gary Sansing Public Forum held June 20, 2019;

C. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held June 20, 2019;

D. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Budget Committee of the Whole Workshop held June 25-27, 2019; and

E. Approve the Minutes of the Special Board Meeting held July 1, 2019.
 
 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
  I.   Public Hearing
 
1. 16290   9:15 a.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending the Future Land Use Map - SSA-2019-01


That the Board of County Commissioner (BCC) review and adopt, an ordinance amending the Future Land Use (FLU) Map for a Small Scale Amendment, SSA-2019-01.
 
2. 16386   9:16 a.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Renewal of a Recycling Permit for an Asphalt/Concrete Crushing Recycling and Processing Facility located at 3300 Godwin Lane, Pensacola, FL, Bellview Site Contractors, Inc.

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and approve, modify, or deny the renewal of a Recycling Permit for an existing asphalt/concrete crushing recycling and processing facility located at 3300 Godwin Lane, Pensacola, FL, owned by Bellview Site Contractors, Inc.
 
  II.  Action Item
 
1. 16372  
Recommendation Concerning Final Plat Graystone Estates Phase II Permit #19041415
That the Board take the following action concerning recording of Graystone Estates Phase 2 (a 56 lot residential subdivision), located in the Farm Hill, Cantonment Community and lying east of Nowak Road, and north of Upland Road. Owner and Developer is Northern Gulf Nowak, LLC. Prior to recording the County Surveyor and the Clerk of the Circuit Court must sign the Final Plat as set forth in Section 2-5.7, of the Escambia County 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 final plat for recording;

B. Approve the street names “Connie Way, and Cayden Way”;

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

D. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute a Two-Year Warranty Agreement with Surety and Irrevocable Letter of Credit, and a Temporary Access Easement.
 
2. 16383  
Recommendation Concerning Final Plat Sonoma Ridge Permit #19051806
That the Board take the following action concerning recording of Sonoma Ridge, a Planned Unit Development (being a 73 lot residential subdivision), located in the Beulah Community and lying west off Beulah Road and south of Frank Feeder Road. Owner and Developer is Breland Homes Coastal, LLC. Prior to recording the County Surveyor and the Clerk of the Circuit Court must sign the Final Plat as set forth in Section 2-5.7, of the Escambia County 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 final plat for recording;

B. Approve the street names “Sonoma Lane, Tuscan Court and Roseland Court”;

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

D. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute a Two-Year Warranty Agreement without Surety, for Streets and Drainage Improvements and a Conservation Easement.

ADDITIONAL BACKUP TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER
 
  III. Consent Agenda
 
1. 16471   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of Public Hearing

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

Thursday August 1, 2019

5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Adoption to remove reference to OLF 8 from Comprehensive Plan.
Summary: On January 30, 2019, Escambia County took possession of Navy Outlying Landing Field (NOLF) Site 8 and as such, it no longer operates as an airfield and the Board directed staff to remove references to the Navy Outlying Landing Field Site 8 from the Mobility Element. The County received a letter from DEO stating they identified no provision that necessitates a challenge of the Ordinance adopting the amendment.


 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 16376   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Corrections Department - William R. Powell, Director of Corrections

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Corrections Department, listing three items. The listed items have been found to be of no further usefulness to the County; thus, it is requested that they be approved for disposal.
 
2. 16458   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Information Technology Department - Scott MacDonald, Interim Information Technology Department Director

That the Board approve the six Request for Disposition of Property Forms for the Information Technology Department for all items of equipment, which are described and listed on the Request Forms, with reason for disposition stated. The items are to be disposed of properly.
 
3. 16403   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Waste Services Department - Patrick T. Johnson, Waste Services Department Director
That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Forms for the Waste Services Department, for the following:

Thirty-three Roll Off Containers (Models RCA2242 and Rhino), Forms 1- 6:


Property# Serial No. Model/Descript. Property# Serial No. Model/Descript.
45641 63250 RCA2242/RO #304 45642 53251 RCA2242/RO #309
45644 63253 RCA2242/RO #319 45646 63255 RCA2242/RO #302
45693 63942 RCA2242/ RO #321 45694 63943 RCA2242/RO #315
45798 63940 RCA2242/RO #311 48337 83706 RCA2242/RO #318
48338 83705 RCA2242/RO #316 48339 83707 RCA2242/RO #312
48340 83708 RCA2242/RO #308 48341 83709 RCA2242/RO #314
48342 83710 RCA2242/RO #310 49291 91041 RCA2242/RO #320
49294 91044 RCA2242/RO #325 50641 96226 RCA2242/RO #326
50642 96227 RCA2242/ RO #330 50643 96228 RCA2242/RO #327
50645 96229 RCA2242/RO #329 52674 No S/N Rhino/RO #332
52675 No S/N Rhino/RO #333 53234 111440 RCA2242/RO #337
53235 111416 RCA2242/RO #334 53390 111423 RCA2242/RO #335
54089 118417 RCA2242/RO #338 54091 118418 RCA2242/RO #339
54092 118420 RCA2242/RO #340 57229 13132392 RCA2242/RO #342
57230 13132397 RCA2242/RO #343 57945 13133785 RCA2242/RO #345
57948 13133786 RCA2242/RO #344 57949 13133787 RCA2242/RO #347
57950 13133788 RCA2242/RO #346

Seven Submersible Pumps; and one Weather Station & Repeaters, Forms 7 - 8:

Property# Serial No. Model/Descript. Property# Serial No. Model/Descript.
51554 N/A TP53M54/Submersible Pump 51555 N/A TP53M54/Submersible Pump
51556 N/A TP53M54/Submersible Pump 51557 N/A TP53M54/Submersible Pump
51558 N/A TP53M54/Submersible Pump 53670 N/A TP53M54L/Submersible Pump
53671 N/A TP53M54L/Submersible Pump 55451 N/A Weather Station & Repeaters

Two HP Laser Printers; One CAT 826H Compactor; One 2003 Ford Explorer; One Guzzler Power Unit Pump; One Ford F550 4x4 Truck; and One Multiquip 4" Trash Pump, Forms 9 - 10:

Property# Serial No. Model/Descript. Property# Serial No. Model/Descript.
55833 CNRXC86510 4250TN/HP Laser Printer 55515 CNGKM08090 2430DTN/HP Laser
55124 AWF00336 826H/CAT 826H Compact. 52182 1FMZU62K53ZB50632 2003 Ford Explor.
43304 S29814STDHZ403E96 Guzzler/Power Unit Pump 52987 1FDAW57P64EC56800 F550/4x4 Truck
51542 41TDH-4238 41TDH/Multiq'p 4" Pump

All property is described and listed on the Disposition Forms, with condition and reason for disposition stated. The listed items have been found to be of no further usefulness to the County; thus, it is requested that they be auctioned as surplus or disposed of properly.
 
4. 16384   Recommendation Concerning the Donation of Radios to GreaterGood.org's Rescue Rebuild Program - John A. Robinson, Animal Services Division Manager

That the Board adopt, and authorize the Chairman to sign, the Resolution authorizing the donation of radios to GreaterGood.org, a not-for-profit corporation, for Rescue Rebuild, a shelter renovation program that recruits volunteers from all over the country to help shelters in need. Rescue Rebuild completed a renovation for the Escambia County Animal Shelter in February 2018.
 
5. 16379   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Public Safety Department - John Dosh, Interim Public Safety Department Director

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Public Safety Department, for property which is described and listed on the Form, with reason for disposition stated. The listed item has been found to be of no further usefulness to the County; thus, it is requested that they be auctioned as surplus or disposed of properly.
 
6. 16452   Recommendation Concerning the Letter of Understanding between Zoll Data Systems, Inc., and Escambia County EMS - John Dosh, Interim Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the Letter of Understanding (LOU) between Zoll Data Systems, Inc., and Escambia County EMS:

A. Approve the LOU between Zoll Data Systems, Inc., and Escambia County EMS, for the use of the Rescue Net Billing Pro, an insurance discovery portal that will allow the EMS Billing Department to determine not previously identified insurance coverage, that is effective on the date of execution by the last-signing party and that shall remain in effect for a period of two weeks; and

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

The trial use of Rescue Net Billing Pro will allow the Billing Department to test the software, but should also increase the identification of a patient's active insurance coverage that will help reduce the amount of man hours needed to research insurance coverage by searching a nationwide database via the patient's social security number, driver's license number and/or date of birth. With this testing capability, it will help evaluate the need for an insurance discovery portal for the upcoming solicitation.
 
7. 16408   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing for the Betmark Circle Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing on August 1, 2019, at 5:33 p.m., to consider adoption of an Ordinance creating the Betmark Circle Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU).
 
8. 16342   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing to Consider the Vacation of a Portion of Unopened Right-of-Way known as Alvarado Avenue - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding a Petition to Vacate a Portion of Unopened Right-of-Way known as Alvarado Avenue, as petitioned by Miller Florida Holding, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, represented by R. Jeffrey Boll, Esquire:

A. Authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for September 5, 2019, at 5:31 p.m., to consider the Petition to Vacate a Portion of Unopened Right-of-Way known as Alvarado Avenue, approximately 50 feet x 265 feet, as petitioned by Miller Florida Holding, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, represented by R. Jeffrey Boll, Esquire; and

B. Require the Petitioner to notify all property owners within a 500-foot radius.

The real property mentioned in this Petition to Vacate is located in Commission District 2.
 
9. 16346   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing to Consider the Vacation of a Portion of Opened Right-of-Way Known as Hatton Street, Between "U" Street and "V" Street - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding a Petition to Vacate a Portion of Opened Right-of-Way known as Hatton Street, between "U" Street and "V" Street, as petitioned by Gross and Son Paint and Body Shop, Inc., represented by Taylor Kelly, Agent:

A. Authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for September 5, 2019, at 5:32 p.m., to consider the Petition to Vacate a Portion of Opened Right-of-Way known as Hatton Street, between "U" Street and "V" Street, approximately 55 feet x 300 feet, as petitioned by Gross and Son Paint and Body Shop, Inc., represented by Taylor Kelly, Agent; and

B. Require the Petitioner to notify all property owners within a 2500-foot radius.

The real property mentioned in this Petition to Vacate is located in Commission District 3.
 
10. 16217   Recommendation Concerning a Resolution of Support for Renaming a Portion of State Road 95 (US Highway 29) for Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Milan D. Hendrix - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning a Resolution of Support for renaming a portion of State Road (SR) 95 (US Highway 29) from Neal Road to SR 10A (Nine Mile Road) for Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Milan D. Hendrix:

A. Adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution of Support for renaming a portion of State Road (SR) 95 (US Highway 29) from Neal Road to SR 10A (Nine Mile Road) for Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Milan D. Hendrix; and

B. Authorize the County Administrator or designee to transmit the signed Resolution to the State of Florida for consideration.

This portion of roadway is located in Commission District 5.
 
11. 16432   Recommendation Concerning Escambia County Housing Finance Authority Appointments - Janice P. Gilley, County Administrator

That the Board take the following action concerning appointments to the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority:

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

B. Reappoint Sandra J. Ward to serve another four-year term, effective August 1, 2019, through July 31, 2023, as requested by Patricia D. Lott, Executive Director of the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority; and

C. Appoint Shirley D. Henderson to serve a four-year term, effective August 1, 2019, through July 31, 2023, as requested by Patricia D. Lott, Executive Director of the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority.

A General Alert was posted on the County's website from May 20, 2019, to June 17, 2019, seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the Authority. A Resume was received from Shirley D. Henderson.
 
12. 16382   Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the CareerSource Escarosa Board of Directors - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Director

That the Board confirm the new appointment of Russell Green, Service Manager, Barnes Electric Company, to satisfy the apprenticeship requirement to the CareerSource Escarosa Board of Directors. Mr. Russell's term will begin July 1, 2019, and will end on June 30, 2022.
 
13. 16421   Recommendation Concerning the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Environmental Review for Continuum of Care Programs - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Environmental Reviews for Continuum of Care Programs:

A. Authorize the County to be the responsible entity for select HUD Environmental Reviews for Continuum of Care Programs;

B. Authorize the Neighborhood Enterprise Division to complete these reviews; and

C. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the HUD review documents.
 
14. 16462   Recommendation Concerning Authorization to Sign Commitment Letters for Down Payment Assistance Programs - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board authorize the Neighborhood Enterprise Division Manager or Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director to sign commitment letters for buyers receiving down payment assistance through the HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) or State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Programs to satisfy FHA lending requirements.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 16423   Recommendation Concerning Federal Elections Security Grant Funding for the Office of the Supervisor of Elections - David H. Stafford, Supervisor of Elections

That the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the Certificate of Equipment for Casting and Counting Ballots.

In order to receive the Federal Elections Security funds, the Legislature has required that the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners certifies that prior to the receipt and use of funds for the purchase of State-approved or certified emerging or enhancing software or hardware technology, the County has purchased and made available sufficient equipment for casting and counting ballots for the next regularly scheduled general election.
 
2. 16378   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Ward International Trucks, LLC, for the Public Safety Department's Ambulance Fleet Repair and Maintenance - John Dosh, Interim Public Safety Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Order Number 2, adding funds for the repair and maintenance of the Public Safety Department's ambulance fleet, through the balance of the Fiscal Year:

Department: Public Safety
Division: Emergency Medical Services
Type: Addition
Amount: $90,000
Vendor: Ward International Trucks, LLC
Project Name: N/A
Contract: N/A
Purchase Order #: 190373
Change Order #: 2
Original Award Amount: $425,000
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders through this CO: $90,000
New PO Total: $515,000

[Funding Source: Fund 408, Emergency Medical Services Fund, Cost Center 330302, EMS Operations]
 
3. 16404   Recommendation Concerning the Lease Agreement Extension with SLJM Properties, LLC, and Escambia County for the Emergency Medical Services Division - John Dosh, Interim Public Safety Department Director

That the Board extend the Lease Agreement between SLJM Properties, LLC, and Escambia County, for the lease of an office/warehouse unit located at 760 Van Pelt Lane, Unit “D,” Pensacola, for one year at the monthly cost of $1087, commencing August 1, 2019, for minor fleet maintenance and storage purposes for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division.

Escambia County EMS has been utilizing the Van Pelt Storage facility as a location to store parts and to do minor repairs, such as electrical work, emergency lighting, and siren repairs. EMS has been utilizing this site for the past five years due to not having an on-site maintenance shop.

[Funding Source: Fund 408, Emergency Medical Services Fund, Cost Center 330302]
 
4. 16402   Recommendation Concerning a State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management State-Funded Agreement - John S. Dosh, Public Safety Interim Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the State-Funded Grant Agreement, Contract Number A0015:

A. Approve the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), State-Funded Grant Agreement Base Grant, providing funds in the amount of $105,806, to assist in enhancing the daily and emergency operations of the Escambia County Division of Emergency Management and to assist in the local disaster planning and community outreach efforts for the period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020;

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Grant Agreement; and

C. Authorize John S. Dosh, Public Safety Interim Department Director and/or subsequent permanent Public Safety Department Director, to execute and certify each Grant quarterly report, reimbursement request, Grant close-out report, and any subsequent document, as appropriate, to implement this Grant certifying as follows:

"By signing this report, I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the report is true, complete, accurate, and the expenditures, disbursements and cash receipts are for the purposes and objectives set forth in the terms and conditions of the State award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent information, or the omission of any material fact, may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties for fraud, false statements, false claims or otherwise. (U.S. Code Title 18, Section 1001 and Title 31 Sections 3729-3730 and 3801-3812)."

The County Attorney's Office has requested that the Board be made aware of the following language within the Agreement:

Section (21) Mandated Conditions, Subsection "b", that "This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the State of Florida, and venue for any actions arising out of this Agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of Leon County."

[Funding: Fund 110, Other Grants and Project Funds, Cost Center 330412]
 
5. 16447   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to the Purchase Order for Sunbelt Fire, Inc., for the Public Safety Department's Fire Rescue Fleet Repair and Maintenance - John Dosh, Interim Public Safety Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Interim Public Safety Director to execute the following Change Order Number 2, adding funds to the Sunbelt Fire, Inc., Purchase Order 190424, to help with the funding for maintenance and repair of the Fire Rescue fleet:

Department: Public Safety
Division: Fire Rescue
Type: Addition
Amount: $75,000
Vendor: Sunbelt Fire, Inc.
Project Name: N/A
Contract: N/A
Purchase Order #: 190424
Change Order #: 2
Original Award Amount: $150,000
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders through this CO: $250,000
New PO Total: $250,000

[Funding Source: Fund 143, Fire Services Fund, Cost Center 330206, Fire Department Paid]
 
6. 16450   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to the Purchase Order for G & S Holdings, LLC (Empire Trucks) for the Public Safety Department's Fire Rescue Fleet Repair and Maintenance- John Dosh, Interim Public Safety Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Interim Public Safety Director to execute the following Change Order Number 2, adding funds to the G & S Holdings, LLC (Empire Trucks), Purchase Order 190430, to help with the funding for maintenance and repair of the Fire Rescue fleet:

Department: Public Safety
Division: Fire Rescue
Type: Addition
Amount: $50,000
Vendor: G & S Holdings, LLC (Empire Trucks)
Project Name: N/A
Contract: N/A
Purchase Order #: 190430
Change Order #: 2
Original Award Amount: $50,000
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders through this CO: $125,000
New PO Total: $125,000

[Funding Source: Fund 143, Fire Services Fund, Cost Center 330206, Fire Department Paid]
 
7. 16456   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Knowles On Site Repair Inc., for the Public Safety Department's Fire Rescue Fleet Repair and Maintenance- John Dosh, Interim Public Safety Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Interim Public Safety Director to execute the following Change Order Number 2, adding funds to the Knowles On Site Repair Inc., Purchase Order 190436, to help with the funding for maintenance and repair of the Fire Rescue Fleet:

Department: Public Safety
Division: Fire Rescue
Type: Addition
Amount: $25,000
Vendor: Knowles On Site Repair, Inc.
Project Name: N/A
Contract: N/A
Purchase Order #: 190436
Change Order #: 2
Original Award Amount: $50,000
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders through this CO: $50,000
New PO Total: $100,000

[Funding Source: Fund 143, Fire Services Fund, Cost Center 330206, Fire Department Paid]
 
8. 16443   Recommendation Concerning a Purchase Order to McDelt, LLC, for Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation at 4770 Cerny Road - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Director

That the Board ratify the County Administrator's signature concerning Purchase Order 191380 to McDelt, LLC, concerning CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Project at 4770 Cerny Road for $54,900 (original bid price of $48,200, plus change order of $6700).

[Funding: Fund 129, 2015 CDBG, Cost Center 370223 and 2016 CDBG, Cost Center 370227]
 
9. 16448   Recommendation Concerning Approval of 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 Project in the Amount of $47,213 - William R. Powell, Director of Corrections

That the Board take the following action concerning the Application for the Jail Alternative Initiative project, in the amount of $47,213:

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 project, in the amount of $47,213; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Application for Funding Assistance and related application documents regarding the Jail Alternative Initiative project.

[Funding: This Grant does not require matching funds]
 
10. 16449   Recommendation Concerning Amendment #017 to Agreement #A0150 Between Escambia County and Big Bend Community Based Care, Inc. - William R. Powell, Director of Corrections

That the Board take the following action concerning Amendment #017 to Agreement #A0150 with Big Bend Community Based Care, Inc.:

A. Approve Amendment #017 to Contract #A0150. This Amendment updates and replaces Exhibit H-Financial Reporting within the Agreement; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign Amendment #017 to Contract #A0150.

[Funding: This Contract is a fixed rate Contract for a total of $43,971, for Fiscal Year 2019-2020]
 
11. 16459   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order, in Excess of $50,000, to the Walton County Sheriff's Office for Inmate Medical Services - William R. Powell, Director of Corrections

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Order 1, adding funds for inmate medical services provided to Escambia County inmates in the custody of Walton County:

Department: Corrections
Division: Jail
Type: Addition
Amount: $30,700
Vendor: Walton County Sheriff's Office
Purchase Order: 190193
Change Order: 1
Original Award Amount: $70,000
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders Through This Change Order: $30,700
New Purchase Order Total: $100,700

[Funding Source: Fund 001, General Fund; Cost Center 290402, Object Code 53101]
 
12. 16440   Recommendation Concerning Refunds Due to Certain Leaseholders on Pensacola Beach - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board authorize staff to release certain funds from the County's escrow for Pensacola Beach taxation lawsuits and turn them over to the Office of the Tax Collector, so they can make refund payments to certain leaseholders as settlements on the land taxation as valuation lawsuit(s) are made and approved by the Courts.

The County has escrowed a total of $9,805,859 in taxes associated with lawsuits brought by leaseholders on Pensacola Beach. Certain cases regarding the ad valorem taxation of the land on Pensacola Beach have settled, and court approved refunds are beginning to come due and payable by the Tax Collector per Florida Statute 197.182.

[Funding Source: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 110201]
 
13. 16425   Recommendation Concerning the Interfund Loan for the Innerarity Island Sewage System Improvements MSBU - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board take the following action concerning an interfund loan for the Innerarity Island Sewage System Improvement Project, partially funded by a Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU):

A. Approve an interfund loan from the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) III Fund (352), to the MSBU Assessment Program Fund (177), in the amount of $5,605,174, to pay costs associated with improving the Innerarity Island sewage system. The interfund loan will have a maximum repayment schedule of 10 years, or a term determined by amendment to the originating MSBU Ordinance, or by a Resolution setting the non-ad valorem special assessment, and be repaid from MSBU assessments collected from property owners; and

B. Adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #207, MSBU Assessment Program Fund (177), in the amount of $5,605,174, to recognize the proceeds of the interfund loan, and to appropriate these funds for the Innerarity Island Sewage System Improvement Project.
 
14. 16286   Recommendation Concerning the Amendment to the Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and Visit Pensacola, Inc. - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board take the following action concerning the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Amendment to the Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and Visit Pensacola, Inc.:

A. Approve allocating the remaining available balances in the Tourist Promotion Fund, Fund 108, to Visit Pensacola, Inc., from Cost Center 360101, in the amount of $1,410,333, and from Cost Center 360105, in the amount of $894,707, for a combined total of $2,305,040;

B. Approve the Amendment to the Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement, amending Section 3, increasing the allocation by $2,305,040, for a total allocation of $9,120,879, to be paid from the Tourist Promotion Fund (108), Cost Centers 360101 and 360105, Account 58201; and amending Exhibit “A,” as follows:

1. Direct programming: Expenses of $5,121,293.00 $6,884,366.00 related to acquiring visitors to the destination. This includes the purchase of advertising, payments for firms managing the advertising, public relations and market research programs, registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences, brochures and collateral, consumer promotions, sales promotions, website development and marketing, production of marketing materials, and customer sites/familiarization trips. Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community;

2. Operations: Expenses of $457,786.00 $561,513.00 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office and the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA);

3. Personnel: Expenses of $1,236,760.00 $1,675,000.00 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA); and

C. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Amendment and all other necessary documents; and

D. Authorize the execution of the necessary Change Order.
 
15. 16453   Recommendation Concerning the Fourth Extension to Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners and District 1 Medical Examiner Andrea Minyard, M.D., for Medical Examiner Services for Escambia County, Florida - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager

That the Board take the following action concerning the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners and District 1 Medical Examiner Andrea Minyard, M.D., for Medical Examiner Services for Escambia County, Florida:

A. Approve a fourth extension to the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Agreement from July 1, 2019, to September 30, 2019, to allow the County the opportunity for compensation of Medical Examiner Services; and

B. Authorize the issuance of a third Change Order to Purchase Order 190726, in the amount of $199,403, to be used for Medical Examiner Services through the end of Fiscal Year 2019, to be paid from the General Fund (001), Cost Center 410201.
 
16. 16455   Recommendation Concerning the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Certification of Taxable Value - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board take the following action concerning the certification of millage rates and the scheduling of public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Budget:

A. Certify the millage rates for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 as follows:
County-wide Operating - 6.6165
Law Enforcement/Sheriff’s 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, 2019.
The millage rates for the County-wide Operating, Sheriff’s MSTU, and the Library MSTU are unchanged from the previous Fiscal Year 2018/2019;
B. Certify the proposed millage rates at 4.32% above the aggregate rolled back rate;
C. Affirm the Board’s intent to maintain the current revenue allocation rate at the 75.0% increment within the Community Redevelopment Agency Tax Increment Financing (CRA TIF) Districts for Fiscal Year 2019/2020;
D. Schedule a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Budget for September 10, 2019, at 5:31 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 2019/2020 non-ad valorem special assessment roll at 5:32 p.m., on September 10, 2019, 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.
 
17. 16338   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #180 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #180, General Fund (001), in the amount of $25,834, to recognize the Sheriff's off-duty officer, auto repairs, and miscellaneous reimbursements/fees and to appropriate these funds back into the Sheriff's Administrative Budget to offset operational expenses.
 
18. 16380   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #185 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #185, Article V Fund (115), in the amount of $20,954, to recognize the reimbursement from the 14th Circuit Court for funds used for IT Technology to assist in reopening the Okaloosa Courts after Hurricane Michael and to appropriate these funds back into the Court Administration's appropriate budgets.
 
19. 16428   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #204 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #204, Escambia Restricted Fund (101), in the amount of $6,750, to recognize anticipated reimbursements the County will be receiving from the Southeastern States Manhunt Field Trial Teams at the Road Prison, where 30 teams will participate and will pay $225 per team, and to appropriate these funds for the related operational expenses that will support this event.
 
20. 16442   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #210 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #210, Local Option Sales Tax III Fund (352), in the amount of $110,000, to recognize a reimbursement from the US Navy for unused administrative and professional costs in relation to the OLF-X project, and to appropriate these funds back into the project's budget.
 
21. 16426   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Two 2019 Transit Vans for Facilities - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board authorize the County Administrator to sign the Purchase Order to Bozard Ford Company, for two 2019 Transit Vans for Facilities, per the terms and conditions of solicitation PD 18-19.069, in the amount of $59,992 (each vehicle priced at $29,996).

This solicitation was emailed to 30 known vehicle dealerships - including local dealers - via Vendor Registry. The solicitation was viewed by 21 firms and downloaded by 13 firms. Three solicitation responses were received.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund; Cost Center 310204, Facilities Priority One; Object Code 56401, Machinery & Equipment]
 
22. 16427   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Four Vehicles for Corrections - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board authorize the County Administrator to execute a Purchase Order to Bozard Ford Company, in the amount of $134,377, for the purchase of the following four vehicles for the Escambia County Corrections Department, according to the specifications outlined in Solicitation PD18-19.074, Corrections Vehicles (4):
  • One Ford F-350 Crew Cab for $41,996;
  • One Ford Expedition for $44,989;
  • One Ford Fusion for $18,396; and
  • One Ford F-150 Crew Cab for $28,996.

This vehicle purchase was issued to 43 known dealers in Florida - including local firms. The solicitation was viewed by 23 firms and downloaded by 16. Bid responses were received from two firms, with Bozard Ford Company being the lowest, most responsive bidder, with a total of $134,377 for all four vehicles noted above. No responses were received from local bidders.

[Funding:
  • Ford F-350 for Escambia County Work Annex: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 290407, Detention Capital Project; Object Code 56401, Machinery and Equipment; Project # 14SH2738;
  • Ford Expedition for Jail K-9 Officer: Fund 111, Detention/Jail Commissary Fund; Cost Center 290406, Detention/Jail Commissary; Object Code 56401, Machinery and Equipment;
  • Ford Fusion for Escambia County Work Annex Administration: Fund 352, LOST III; Cost Center 290407, Detention Capital Project; Object Code 56401, Machinery and Equipment; Project # 14SH2738; and
  • Ford F-150 for Litter Patrol: Fund 352, LOST III; Cost Center, 290407, Detention Capital Project; Object Code 56401, Machinery and Equipment; Project # 14SH2738]
 
23. 16329   Recommendation Concerning the Agreement for Corrections Uniforms - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Galls, LLC, per the terms and conditions of PD 18-19.048, Corrections Uniforms, in the anticipated annual amount of $103,717.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, and Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Object Code 290401 and 290202]
 
24. 16422   Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for Design Services for South Dog Track Project - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County and Fabre Engineering, Inc. d/b/a Fabre Engineering & Surveying, per the terms and conditions of PD 18-19.031, Design Services for South Dog Track Project, in the amount of $66,018 for Concept Design, $9,000 for optional/allowance for surveying as needed, and the remainder of $124,982 for optional/allowance for complete design, for a lump sum amount of $200,000.

[Funding: Fund 118, Gulf Coast Restoration; Cost Center 222022, RESTORE South Dogtrack Drainage; Object Code 53101, Professional Services; Project # RDC80055]
 
25. 16441   Recommendation Concerning the Inmate Goods and Cleaning Supplies Agreement - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve the award of an Indefinite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery Multiple Awards Contract for PD 18-19.041, Inmate Good and Cleaning Supplies, for a term of 12 months with the option for two additional 12-month renewals for a total for 36 possible months, and authorize the County Administrator to sign each Agreement between Escambia County and each of the following contractors:
  • Bob Barker Company, Inc.;
  • Charm-Tex;
  • Charles Neely Corporation d/b/a PR Chemical and Paper Supply;
  • Prison Rehabilitative Industries & Diversified Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Pride Enterprises;
  • Dees Paper Company, Inc.;
  • Hill Manufacturing Company, Inc.;
  • Interboro Packaging Corporation;
  • Merchants Paper Company, Inc.; and
  • Supreme Paper Supplies, LLC.

The Solicitation was submitted via Vendor Registry to 148 unique email addresses. It was viewed and downloaded by 70 unique email addresses. Nine bid responses were received.

[Funding:
  • Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund; Cost Center 290202, Care & Custody; Object Code 55201, Operating Supplies;
  • Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund; Cost Center 290205, Inmate Commissary; Object Code 55201, Operating Supplies;
  • Fund 111, Detention/Jail Commissary; Cost Center 290406, Jail/Commissary; Object Code 55201, Operating Supplies;
  • Fund 001, General Fund; Cost Center 290401, Detention; Object Code 55201, Operating Supplies; and
  • Fund 001, General Fund; Cost Center 290402, Inmate Medical; Object Code 55201, Operating Supplies]
 
26. 16457   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Blue Arbor, Inc. - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute Change Order #190741-4 to Blue Arbor, Inc., adding funds for Contractual Services:

Department: Office of Purchasing
Division: Asst. County Administrator
Type: Additive
Amount: $17,000
Vendor: Blue Arbor, Inc.
Contract: PD 17-18.055
Purchase Order#: 190741
Change Order #: 4
Original Amount $14,461
Change Order #1 $10,000
Change Order #2 $10,000
Change Order #3 $10,000
New PO $61,461

[Funding: Fund 001 General Fund, Cost Center 140701, Cost Center 53401]
 
27. 16367   Recommendation Concerning Traffic Restrictions - Truck Prohibitions on County Road 489 (Stefani Road) & West Ten Mile Road - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Traffic Restrictions - Truck Prohibition on Stefani Road:

A. Adopt a Resolution establishing a vehicle weight restriction on County Road (CR) 489 (Stefani Road) from West Nine Mile Road to CR 297 (West Roberts Road), and West Ten Mile Road from SR 95 (US Highway 29) to Stefani Road - no trucks in excess of 10,500 pounds gross vehicle weight allowed, except trucks servicing or having business within the described area; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution.

This portion of roadway is located in Commission District 5.

[Funding Source: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 211201, Account Code 53401, for sign installations]
 
28. 16392   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Rebol-Battle & Associates, LLC, for Contract PD 17-18.042, South Chemstrand Road Sidewalk Project - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Order to Rebol-Battle & Associates, LLC, for Contract PD 17-18.042, South Chemstrand Road Sidewalk Project:

Department: Engineering
Division: Construction Management
Type: Addition
Amount: $81,331.82
Vendor: Rebol-Battle & Associates LLC
Project Name: South Chemstrand Road Sidewalks
Contract: PD 17-18.042
PO#: 181366
CO#: 2
Original Contract Award: $98,842.84
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders Through this CO: $81,331.82
New Contract Amount: $180,174.66

This project is located in Commission District 3.

[Funding Source: Fund 353, Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) IV, Cost Center 210106, Object Code 56301, Project #18EN0303]
 
29. 16368   Recommendation Concerning the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement Between Escambia County, Florida, and Emerald Coast Utilities Authority Relating to a Sanitary Sewer System Improvement Project on Innerarity Island - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA), relating to a Sanitary Sewer System Improvement Project on Innerarity Island.

[Funding: Funds for design and construction and engineering inspection (CEI) are available in Fund 352, Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) III – Innerarity Island Development Corporation (IIDC) Water and Sewer Project, Cost Center 110211, Object Code 56301, Project #16PF3502. Funds for construction are available via the Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) Ordinance, and initial project costs will be provided through an inter-fund loan from LOST to the MSBU fund and reimbursed from assessments]

This project is located in Commission District 2.
 
30. 15935   Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Property Located on Old Chemstrand Road - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the acquisition of a parcel of real property (approximately 0.67 acres) located in the 1600 Block of Old Chemstrand Road, from Hussein S. and Anne B. Sharaway:

A. Authorize the purchase of this property, located in the 1600 Block of Old Chemstrand Road, for the approved counter-offer of $25,000, from Hussein S. and Anne B. Sharaway;

B. Approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase for the acquisition of a parcel of real property located in the 1600 Block of Old Chemstrand Road (approximately 0.67 acres); and

C. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to prepare, and the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute, any documents, subject to Legal review and sign-off, necessary to complete the acquisition of this property without further action of the Board.

This property is located in Commission District 5.

[Funding source: District 5 Discretionary Fund, Cost Center 110101, Account 58201]
 
31. 16154   Recommendation Concerning a Resolution to Cancel Taxes on Property Owned by Escambia County - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning a Resolution to cancel taxes on parcel 43-1S-30-1101-000-001, Tax Account Number 04-1335-040, located in the 2400 Block of Michigan Avenue, which was deeded to the County and accepted by the BCC on May 2, 2019:

A. Adopt the Resolution to cancel taxes for the tax years of 2015 through 2018, in the amount of $575.61, and for subsequent years' taxes for parcel 43-1S-30-1101-000-001, Tax Account Number 04-1335-040; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Resolution without further action of the Board.

This property is located within Commission District 1.
 
32. 16460   Recommendation Concerning the Second Amendment to the South Central Planning and Development Commission Software License and Service Agreement - Tonya Ellis - Interim Director Mass Transit

That the Board take the following action concerning the Second Amendment to the Software License and Service Agreement with the South Central Planning and Development Commission:

A. Approve the Amendment to the Software License and Service Agreement with the South Central Planning and Development Commission (SCPDC), for the addition of the "Escambia County Area Transit Mobile App" and the "Fleet Maintenance Module" for a fee of $30 per vehicle/per month upon the go-live date with a minimum of 50 vehicles per month (Annual cost of $18,000). Services and Support (Support hotline, updates, maintenance, initial analysis, and configuration) related to the Mobile App and Module will be provided at no cost. The Mobile App will replace the existing App currently provided through a license with DoubleMap;

B. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order, in the amount of $18,000, to South Central Planning and Development Commission for the MyGovernmentOnline (MGO) Transit Mobile App, and Fleet Maintenance Module;

C. Authorize the County Administrator to execute all documents related to the acceptance of the Amendment to Software License and Service Agreement with SCPDC for the MGO app and maintenance module; and

D. Authorize sending DoubleMap a notice terminating all services to coincide with the start of the MGO App. Escambia County Area Transit Authority is currently on a month-to-month Agreement.

[Funding: Fund 104, Mass Transit Fund, Cost Center 211210, Mass Transit Operations ($18,000)]
 
33. 16451   Recommendation Concerning the Funding for New or Upgraded Street Lighting at the Intersections of Mobile Highway and Klondike Road, Mobile Highway and 8 Mile Creek, and Mobile Highway and Millview Road - Commissioner Jeff Bergosh, District 1

That the Board approve the funding of $3,997.90, to pay for new or upgraded lighting at the intersections of Mobile Highway and Klondike Road, Mobile Highway and 8 Mile Creek, and Mobile Highway and Millview Road, from Commissioner Jeff Bergosh’s discretionary money.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Board of County Commissioners’ Discretionary Money, Cost Center 110101, Object Code 58201]
 
34. 16389   Recommendation Concerning a Benefit Administration System - Paulette Stallworth, Interim Human Resources Director

That the Board take the following action concerning a new Benefit Administration System:

A. Approve awarding the PlanSource Statement of Services and Software as a Service (SaaS) Agreement to PlanSource for providing Web Based Benefit Services, to include a one-time implementation cost of $15,000 (120 days for implementation) and a guarantee rate per the Agreement starting when the system goes live for 36 months;

B. Authorize a Purchase Order in the amount of $250,000, for the implementation cost and monthly charges to September 30, 2020;

C. Authorize USI to contact WageWorks and ACAWise to terminate our present contracts early, on or before August 31, 2019, to end coverage as of midnight September 30, 2019; and

D. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the PlanSource Statement of Services and the Software as a Service Agreement.

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund; Cost Center 150108, Object Code 53101 and 54501]
 
35. 16454   Recommendation Concerning Issuance of a Change Order to Contract PD 17-18.027, to Volkert, Inc., for the Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline Project - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Order to Volkert, Inc., to contract PD 17-18.027, for the Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline Project:

Department: Natural Resources Management
Division: Administration
Type: Addition to PO
Amount: $375,532.21
Vendor: Volkert, Inc.
Project Name: Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline Project
Contract: PD 17-18.027
PO#: 191138
CO#: 1
Original Award Amount: $217,480.00
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders Through This CO: $375,532.21
New Contract Total: $593,012.21

This project is located in Commission District 2.

[Funding Source: Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects, Cost Center 221029, Defense Infrastructure NAS MEZ $375,532.21]
 
36. 16475   Recommendation Concerning an Ongoing Interest Free Interfund Loan Between the General Fund (001) and the Mass Transit Fund (104) - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve an ongoing revolving interfund loan from the General Fund (001) to the Mass Transit Fund (104), in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000, to cover annual cash shortfalls until Grant reimbursements are received; and

B. Waive all interest payments on any outstanding balance on this revolving interfund loan.

This interfund loan request is necessary because the Federal Transit Authority (FTA) requires payment and then reimburses the County. Currently, Mass Transit is working with the FTA on the 2019 5307 Application. Once the Grant is in concurrence, it will be awarded in the amount of $3,533,657. Prior to award, the Department of Labor will review the application for 15 days. It is anticipated that funds will be available for draw around the August 9th time frame. The 2019 Certs and Assurances were PINNED on 06/28/2019. The Certs and Assurances were provided later in the year than what is typical because of the Government shut down earlier this year.
 
37. 16486   Recommendation Concerning the Funding Allocation to FAMU National Alumni Association Pensacola Chapter - Commissioner Lumon May, District 3

That the Board approve the funding allocation of $1,000 from Commissioner Lumon May's discretionary fund to support FAMU National Alumni Association Pensacola Chapter.

[Funding: Fund 001, Discretionary Money, Cost Center 110101, Object Code 58201]
 
38. 16487   Recommendation Concerning the Funding Allocation to Onbikes Pensacola - Commissioner Lumon May, District 3

That the Board approve the funding allocation of $1,000 from Commissioner Lumon May's discretionary fund to support Onbikes Pensacola.

[Funding: Fund 001, Discretionary Money, Cost Center 110101, Object Code 58201]
 
39. 16490   Recommendation Concerning the Funding Allocation to OnBikes Pensacola - Commissioner Robert Bender, District 4

That the Board approve the $1,000 funding allocation from both Commissioner Robert Bender and Commissioner Jeff Bergosh's discretionary funds, for OnBikes Pensacola to purchase new bicycles, helmets, and locks for children along the Gulf Coast.

[Funding: Fund 001, Board of County Commissioners Cost Center 110101, Outside Agencies Object Code 58201]
 
40. 16488   Recommendation Concerning Ratifying the Bob Sikes Toll Booth Funding Allocation for the 4th of July Weekend - Commissioner Robert Bender, District 4

That the Board approve and ratify Commissioner Robert Bender allocating $65,000 from his Intern discretionary money to reimburse the Bob Sikes Toll Booth revenue when tolls were lifted to allow our residents and visitors to enjoy Pensacola Beach without sitting in traffic or being concerned about how much it would cost during the 4th of July holiday weekend, July 4-7, 2019.

[Funding: From Fund 001, Cost Center 110101, Object Code 53401, to Revenue Account 344601, Bob Sikes Toll Revenue]
 
41. 16472   Recommendation Concerning Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Agreement with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - J. Taylor “Chips”Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board take the following action concerning the State of Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Agreement No. 18337, relating to the Derelict Vessel Removal Grant for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, which provides up to $3,750 in Grant funding from FWC combined with Escambia County’s in-kind and matching funds, up to $10,000 from Vessel Registration Fees:
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A. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign FWC Agreement No. 18337 and any subsequent Amendments, such as no-cost time extensions, pending Legal review and sign-off, without further action of the Board; and

B. Authorize the Project Manager (or designee) to sign documents relating to the implementation and/or completion of the Agreement.

Note: The County Attorney's Office has requested that the Board be made aware of the following language:
  • Paragraph 29, SEVERABILITY, CHOICE OF LAW, AND CHOICE OF VENUE, (page 17 of 20), last sentence, "Any action in connection herewith, in law or equity, shall be brought in Leon County, Florida, to the exclusion of all other lawful venues."
  • Paragraph 31, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, (page 18 of 20), "As part of the consideration of this Agreement, the Parties hereby waive trial by jury in any action or proceeding brought by any party against any other party pertaining to any matter whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with this Agreement, or with the products or services provided under this Agreement, including but not limited to any claim by the Grantee of quantum meruit."

[Funding Source: Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects, Cost Center to be determined at the time of Supplemental Budget Amendment. Match of in-kind services and cash match from Vessel Registration Fees]
 
42. 16463   Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for 911 Wide Area Network - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Uniti Fiber, LLC, per the terms and conditions of PD 18-19.044, 911 Wide Area Network at the rate of:

Option 2: 100 Mbps Ethernet Diverse Path Dual Entrance
60 months: $1075 per month, per site / 3 sites $3,225
Add Ons:
60 month: $775 per month, for all sites
Total monthly cost: $4,000
Total for 60-month Contract: $240,000

AGREEMENT TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER

[Funding: Fund 145 (E-911), Cost Center 330404]
 
43. 16464   Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Vesta 9-1-1 Upgrade and Maintenance - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Motorola Solutions, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 18-19.043, VESTA 9-1-1 Upgrade and Maintenance, for a total of $1,265,430.02.

AGREEMENT TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER

[Funding: Fund 145, Grants, Cost Center 330416, $674,537; and Fund 145, Grants, Cost Center 330404, $155,537]
 
44. 16496   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase Order for PD 16-17.007, Innerarity Island Sewer Material Purchase - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve the issuance of, and authorize the County Administrator to sign, a Purchase Order to Morrow Water Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $154,690, for the purchase of 62 Grinder Pump Stations for the Innerarity Island Sewer Project, PD 16-17.007, at a unit cost of $2,495.

[Funding: Fund 352, "IIDC Grant," Cost Center 110211, Object Code 56301]
 
  III. For Discussion
 
1. 16434   Recommendation Concerning State Law Enforcement Trust Fund - Henrique Dias, Chief Financial Officer, Escambia County Sheriff's Office Finance Division

That the Board approve the following allocations of Law Enforcement Trust (LET) Funds, per the requirements of F.S. 932.7055(5) for Outside Agency partners in Escambia County for Fiscal Year 2018/2019:

A. Junior Achievement of Northwest Florida, Inc., in the amount of $5,000;

B. Arc Gateway, Inc., in the amount of $20,000; and

C. Manna Food Bank, Inc., in the amount of $2,000.

Upon approval of these funding allocations, the Sheriff’s Office will process all appropriate paperwork and submit for payment from LET Funds to the Escambia Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.

[Funding Source: Fund 121, Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Cost Center 540103, Aids to Private Organizations 58201]
 
2. 16461   Recommendation Concerning Request for Subordination of Mortgage for the Gregory Street Rental Project - Tonya Green, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Request for Subordination of Mortgage between Escambia County, Florida, ServisFirst Bank, and Community Enterprise Investments, Inc., F/K/A Community Equity Investments, Inc., for the Gregory Street Rental Project:

A. Approve the Request for Subordination of Mortgage subject to Legal review and approval, for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program assisted Caminitti Place Rental Project, owned by Community Enterprise Investments, Inc. (CEII); and

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

[Funding: N/A]
 
3. 16340   Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Real Property for the Jackson Creek Restoration Project - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the purchase of real property, located at 8 Beth Circle in Wesleyan Terrace 1st Addition Subdivision, owned by Alabama Baptist Children's Home and Family Ministries, for the Jackson Creek Restoration Project:

A. Authorize the purchase of 8 Beth Circle (approximately 0.23 acres), owned by Alabama Baptist Children's Home and Family Ministries, for the Jackson Creek Restoration Project, for the purchase price of $6,000;

B. Approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase for the acquisition of real property, located at 8 Beth Circle;

C. Accept, for information, the Public Disclosure of Interest Form provided by Alabama Baptist Children's Home and Family Ministries; and

D. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to prepare, and the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute, subject to Legal review and sign-off, any documents necessary to complete the acquisition of this property without further action of the Board.

This property is located within Commission District 2.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, Local Option Sales Tax III, Account 210107/56301, Project #13EN2382]
 
4. 16485   Recommendation Concerning the Funding for the Project Development & Environment Study Update and Preliminary Engineering Phase for the State Road 292 (Sorrento Road) Capacity Project - Commissioner Douglas Underhill, District 2

That the Board discuss the funding for the Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study Update and Preliminary Engineering (PE) Phase for the State Road (SR) 292 (Sorrento Road) Capacity Project.

[Funding: Per the Florida Department of Transportation, $1,000,000 is needed to update and complete the PD&E Study, and $4,000,000 is needed to program the PE Phase to meet the federal planning consistency requirement.]
 
5. 16489   Recommendation Concerning the Bob Sikes Toll Booth - Commissioner Robert Bender, District 4

That the Board discuss the following items related to the Bob Sikes Toll Booth and provide direction/approval for each item:
A. Discuss options on how to handle peak weekend traffic, 9:30 a.m., until 7:30 p.m., on Saturday's and Sunday's, through the Labor Day weekend;

B. Grant approval for the Engineering Department to explore alternative methods for people to pay a toll using technology: a telephone app, license plate subscriptions, etc.; and

C. Grant approval for the Engineering Department to do a feasible study, in-house if possible, to determine if it is possible to create a third southbound lane from the Bob Sikes toll plaza to Fort Pickens Road that would become a dedicated right turn lane for people turning onto Fort Pickens Road.

[Funding: Fund 167, Bob Sikes Toll Plaza {If funding is required}]
 
6. 16494   Recommendation Concerning the Adoption of a Resolution Supporting the Naming of the New Pensacola Bay Bridge "The General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr., Memorial Bridge" - Commissioner Robert Bender, District 4

That the Board approve, adopt, and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution supporting the naming of the new Pensacola Bay Bridge "The General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. Memorial Bridge" as recommended by the Pensacola Bay Bridge Naming Committee with an unanimous vote and send a copy of the adopted Resolution to our local Legislative delegation.
 
 
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
  I.   For Action
 
1. 16385   Recommendation Concerning Pitney Bowes Postage Meter Lease - State of Florida Contract #44102100-17-1.

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the attached Lease Contract on the Pitney Bowes C200 Meter.
 
2. 16343   Recommendation Concerning Authorizing the Scheduling of a Public Hearing to Review the Terms of the Interlocal Agreement for Distribution of the Additional 4th-Cent Local Option Fuel Tax Proceeds.

That the Board authorize scheduling a public hearing on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at 5:32 p.m. to review the terms of the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Pensacola relating to the distribution of the additional 4th-Cent local option fuel tax proceeds.
 
3. 16466   Recommendation Concerning the Basic Ordering Agreement with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

That the Board take the following actions:

A. Approve the Basic Ordering Agreement with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and

B. Authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement.
 
4. 16474   Recommendation Concerning Removal of Private Communications Tower Located on County Property at 391 90 & 9 Ranch Road.

That the Board authorize the County Attorney to initiate appropriate legal action to compel removal of a private communication tower owned by Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (Crown Castle), located on County property at 391 90 & 9 Ranch Road.
 
5. 16479   Recommendation Concerning Legal Representation of County Employees.

That the Board amend its action of June 20, 2019 regarding the request for legal representation of County employees to allow payment of up to the $75,000 deductible on the County's EMS medical malpractice coverage to be used towards the legal representation of five County employees, with any amount over the deductible to be covered by County insurance.
 
6. 16493   Recommendation Concerning First Amendment to Contract for Sale and Purchase with Navy Federal Credit Union.

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the First Amendment to Contract for Sale and Purchase with Navy Federal Credit Union.
 
  II.  For Discussion
 
1. 16476   Recommendation Concerning Legal Representation of Commissioner Doug Underhill.

At the request of Commissioner Doug Underhill, that the Board discuss:

A. Whether the Board will retain Attorney Ed Fleming and the McDonald, Fleming law firm to represent the Commissioner in a defamation lawsuit brought against him in Circuit Court case number 2019 CA 000931; and

B. If so, that the Board waive the Board's policy to allow billing not to exceed $350 per hour by McDonald, Fleming.

[Contingent on the Board's approval, funds will come from the General Fund 001, Cost Center 110201.]
 
2. 16482   Recommendation Concerning the ATU's Proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement.

That the Board consider the following options:

A. Approve the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Local 1395 of the Amalgamated Transit Union/AFL-CIO and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement; or

B. Direct the County Administrator to resume negotiations with the designated bargaining agent of the ATU, Local 1395.

ATU, LOCAL 1395 PROPOSED LABOR AGREEMENT DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER.
 
13.   Items added to the agenda.
 
14.   Announcements.
 
15.   Adjournment.
 

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