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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – September 16, 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 Valentino.
 
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. 4931   Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the following two Proclamations:

A. The Proclamation proclaiming the month of October 2013 as "National Disabilities Awareness Month" in Escambia County and calling upon the citizens of Escambia County to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies supporting this occasion; and

B. The Proclamation proclaiming the week of October 1 - 6, 2013, as a week to celebrate the 5th Annual Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival and urging all citizens and visitors to join in the celebration.
 
7.   Written Communication.
 
4909   August 26, 2013 - Communication from Frank C. Bozeman, III, Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., representing Synovus Bank, requesting that the Board release two Code Enforcement Liens attached to property located at 5263 Cartier Drive.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider the lien relief request made by Frank C. Bozeman, III, attached against property located at 5263 Cartier Drive.

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 following request for forgiveness of Liens, staff made the determination that the request DOES fall within 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.

Attorney Bozeman was made aware this property has an active and open special magistrate order against it.
 
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. 4962   5:31 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adoptiing an Ordinance amending Escambia County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Purchases and Contracts.

Recommendation:
That the Board adopt an Ordinance amending Escambia County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Purchases and Contracts, and creating Volume 1, Chapter 46, Division 3, Section 46-110, Local Preference in Bidding, establishing a local preference in the competitive sealed bid process, providing for inclusion in the Code, and providing for an effective date.
 
10.   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. 4968   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 July 2013 returns received in the month of August 2013; this is the eleventh month of collections for Fiscal Year 2012-2013; total collected for the July 2013 returns was $1,362,347.87; this is a 9.82% increase over the July 2012 returns; total collections year to date are 7.91% higher than the comparable time frame in Fiscal Year 2011- 2012; and

B. The Investment Report for the month ended August 31, 2013, as required by Ordinance Number 95-13.
 
2. 4969   Recommendation Concerning Write-Off of Accounts Receivable

That the Board adopt the Resolution authorizing the write-off of $360 in returned checks and accounts receivable in various funds of the County that have been determined to be uncollectible bad debts.
 
3. 4970   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 September 5, 2013; and

B. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Agenda Work Session held September 5, 2013.
 
 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
  I. Consent Agenda
 
1. 4914   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of Public Hearings

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

Thursday, October 3, 2013

A. 5:48 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Navy Federal Urban Service Area - USA-2013-01

B. 5:49 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan Family Conveyance - CPA-2013-02

C. 5:50 p.m. - A Public Hearing - LDC Ordinance - Family Conveyance
 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 4896   Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, August 20, 2013 - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the August 20, 2013, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes prepared by Carolyn Barbour, Administrative Assistant.
 
2. 4905   Recommendation Concerning the County Administrator's Appointee to the Escambia County Mass Transit Advisory Committee - George Touart, Interim County Administrator

That the Board take the following action concerning the County Administrator's appointee to the Escambia County Mass Transit Advisory Committee (MTAC):

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

B. Reappoint Mary Bo Robinson for another four-year term, effective October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2017.
 
3. 4817   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Solid Waste Management Department - Patrick T. Johnson, Solid Waste Management Department Director

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Solid Waste Management Department for property, which is described and listed on the Disposition Form, with reasons for disposition stated. The listed items have been found to be of no further usefulness to the County; thus, it is requested that the items be auctioned as surplus or properly disposed of.
 
4. 4892   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for Trial Court Administration - Will Moore, Trial Court Administration's Administrative Services Manager

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for Trial Court Administration for property described and listed on the Disposition Form. Property numbers included are as follows: 49378, 49380, 49381, and 49980.
 
5. 4904   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Information Technology Department - David Musselwhite, Information Technology Department Director

That the Board approve the two 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 auctioned as surplus or properly disposed of.
 
6. 4927   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County - John J. Lanza, MD, Phd, MPH, FAAP, Director

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County and declare surplus and authorize the disposition of all the assets described in the listing provided. All of the assets listed are County assets held and utilized by the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County and have been found to be of no further usefulness to the County. It is requested that the items be auctioned as surplus or properly disposed of.
 
7. 4895   Recommendation Concerning Escambia County Commission Official Status as Community Transportation Coordinator - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the Escambia County Commission requesting that the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) officially establish the Escambia County Commission as the Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) for Escambia County:

A. Authorize the Chairman to send a Letter of Request to the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Chairman, asking that the Escambia County Commission be officially established as the CTC for Escambia County beginning July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2019, and asking that this issue be placed on the next TPO Agenda;

B. Authorize Transportation and Traffic Operations staff to pursue this action, once the former action has been concluded including, but not limited to, obtaining Letters of Endorsement from the Escambia County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board and from the TPO, meeting with the TPO, and drafting a Request for Proposal for an operator of the CTC (Medicaid and non-sponsored) service; and

C. Authorize Transportation and Traffic Operations staff to bring these documents and any other documents related to this Project to the Board for approval at a future date, in order to complete the requirements for the Board to be recognized as the CTC, in accordance with Chapter 427, Florida Statutes.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 4901   Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for 11 Aster Street - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following September 16, 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 11 Aster Street:

A. Approving the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Caramia Rosado, the owner of residential property located at 11 Aster Street, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment Area, each in the amount of $1,207, 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.
 
2. 4897   Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for 209 Henry Street - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following September 16, 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 209 Henry Street:

A. Approving the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Daniel J. Hammer, the owner of residential property located at 209 Henry Street, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment Area, each in the amount of $1,275 representing an in-kind match through Barrancas Tax Increment Financing, 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.
 
3. 4902   Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for 302 Jamison Street - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following September 16, 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 302 Jamison Street:

A. Approving the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and C. Jane Knowles, the owner of residential property located at 302 Jamison Street, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment Area, each in the amount of $3,200, 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.
 
4. 4900   Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for 803 Rue Max Street - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following September 16, 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 803 Rue Max Street:

A. Approving the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and James G. Cantrell, the owner of residential property located at 803 Rue Max Street, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment Area, each in the amount of $1,365, 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.
 
5. 4898   Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for 3306 West La Rua Street - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following September 16, 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 3306 West La Rua Street:

A. Approving the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Kent D. Lowman, the owner of residential property located at 3306 West La Rua Street, Pensacola, Florida, in the Brownsville Redevelopment Area, each in the amount of $2,245 representing an in-kind match through the Brownsville Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220515, Object Code 58301, to replace the roof; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.
 
6. 4899   Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for 300 1/2 Jamison Street - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following September 16, 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 300 1/2 Jamison Street:

A. Approving the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Karen M. Lynn, the owner of residential property located at 300 1/2 Jamison Street, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment Area, each in the amount of $1,150 representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220519, Object Code 58301, to connect 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.
 
7. 4778   Recommendation Concerning the 2013/2014 Fiscal Year Rural Elderly Assistance Program Agreement with the Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc. - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the 2013/2014 Fiscal Year Rural Elderly Assistance Program (REAP) Agreement with the Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc. (COA):

A. Approve the REAP Agreement with the COA, in the amount of $47,000, for continuation of the Rural Elderly Assistance Program for the 2013/2014 Fiscal Year; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Agreement and any related documents necessary to implement the Project.

[Funding: Fund 129, CDBG, Cost Center to be assigned]
 
8. 4967   Recommendation Concerning Approval of Agreements with Independent Contractors Providing Chaplain Services at the Escambia County Jail - Gordon C. Pike, Corrections Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Agreements with independent contractors providing chaplain services at the Escambia County Jail:

A. Approve the following Agreements for Chaplain Services:

1. Agreement for Chaplain Services with Abiding Faith Ministries, Inc.; and

2. Agreement for Chaplain Services with New Vision Worship Center of Northwest Florida, Inc.; and

B. Authorize the Interim County Administrator to sign the Agreements.

[Funding: Fund 111, Inmate Commissary, Cost Center 290406]
 
9. 4780   Recommendation Concerning Approval of the 2013/2014 Fair Housing Services Agreement with the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the 2013/2014 Fair Housing Services Agreement with the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission:

A. Approve the 2013/2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded Fair Housing Services Agreement with the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission (HRC), providing a total of $18,000 for the 2013/2014 Fiscal Year; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Agreement and all documents required to implement the Agreement.

[Funding: Fund 129, CDBG, Cost Center to be assigned]
 
10. 4923   Recommendation Concerning Approval of Agreements with Independent Contractors Providing Physician Services in Excess of $50,000 for the Escambia County Jail - Gordon C. Pike, Corrections Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Agreements with Independent Contractors providing physician services in excess of $50,000 for the Escambia County Jail:

A. Approve the Agreement for Physician Services with George A. Smith, M.D.;

B. Approve the Agreement for Obstetrics and Gynecological Services with Kurt D. Jones, M.D., P.A.; and

C. Authorize the Interim County Administrator to sign the Agreements.

[Funding: General Fund, Fund 001, Medical, Cost Center 290402]
 
11. 4783   Recommendation Concerning Approval of the 2013/2014 Home Investments Partnerships Act Program Interlocal Agreements with the City of Pensacola and Santa Rosa County - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning implementation of the 2013 Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) Program Grant (#M-13-DC-12-0225):

A. Approve the Interlocal Agreement for Home Investment Partnerships Act Program with the City of Pensacola, providing for the utilization of $216,113 in 2013 HOME funds, to support approved Substantial Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction assistance and related project management activities within the City of Pensacola, with an effective date of October 1, 2013;

B. Approve the Interlocal Agreement for Home Investment Partnerships Act Program with Santa Rosa County, providing for the utilization of $158,425 in 2013 HOME funds, to support approved home buyer assistance and related project management activities within Santa Rosa County, with an effective date of October 1, 2013; and

C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Interlocal Agreements and all documents required to implement HOME project activities.

[Funding: Fund 147, HOME, Cost Center to be assigned]
 
12. 4924   Recommendation Concerning the Write-Off of Unrecoverable Pre-Funded Flexible Savings Account Debit Cards Paid to EBS Atlanta as Uncollectable - Thomas G. "Tom" Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution authorizing the write-off of $4,550.29 paid to EBS Atlanta in Fiscal Year 2012 to pre-fund Flexible Spending Account debit cards for employees. EBS Atlanta has undergone bankruptcy proceedings, and significant efforts to recover the funds have been unsuccessful.
 
13. 4907   Recommendation Concerning Group Life Insurance - Thomas G. "Tom" Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Life & AD&D Insurance (PD 12-13.057):

A. Award a Contract to Cigna Life Insurance Company for Group Life and AD&D Insurance, PD 12-13.057, to provide the following:

1. An annual premium amount estimated to be $350,172, per Fiscal Year, based on current enrollment, for all eligible employees and retirees, effective October 1, 2013, for a period of 36 months; and

2. All eligible employees will receive $40,000 life and AD&D insurance, and all eligible employees that do not elect the County’s group health insurance will receive an additional $10,000 of life and AD&D insurance. Retirees will receive $5,000 of life insurance paid by the County. Employees will have the option to purchase additional supplemental life insurance for themselves and their family members; and

B. Authorize the Interim County Administrator to sign a Cigna Life Insurance Application for Group Life Insurance. (The Application for Group Life Insurance will be drafted upon approval of this Board action.)

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 150110, Object Code 54501]
 
14. 4906   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., to Provide the County’s Group Medical Insurance - Thomas G. “Tom” Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Interim County Administrator to execute the following Change Order to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., to provide the County’s Group Medical Insurance:

Department: Human Resources
Type: Addition
Amount: $300,000
Vendor: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc.
Project Name: County's Group Medical Insurance
Contract: PD 08-09.402
PO#: 130496
CO#: 2
Original Award Amount: $13,360,000
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders Through this CO#2: $1,600,000
New Contract Total: $14,960,000

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 140609, Object Code 54501]
 
15. 4857   Recommendation Concerning Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Purchase Orders in Excess of $50,000 for the Public Safety Department - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board approve the issuance of blanket and/or individual Purchase Orders in excess of $50,000, based upon previously awarded Contracts, Contractual Agreements, or annual requirements, as provided, for the Public Safety Department, for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.
 
16. 4894   Recommendation Concerning an Upgrade to the County's E-911 System - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning an upgrade to the County’s E-911 System:

A. Authorize the upgrade of the County's E-911 System to Cassidian Vesta 4 to ensure the integrity of the E-911 System for at least the next five years, using funding from E-911 Operations Fund (145) Reserves, in the amount of $692,287.73, including first year’s maintenance;

B. Approve a five-year Agreement (three-year initial term, with two one-year renewal options) with AT&T for the Cassidian/AT&T Proposal, including hardware (servers and workstations), call-handling software, 911-reporting software, IP phone sets, establishing a private 911 network, security services with updates, and 24/7 maintenance, and authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement, pending Legal sign-off; and

C. Upon execution of the Agreement by the Chairman, authorize issuance of a Purchase Order(s) to AT&T, in the amount of $692,287.73, to initiate the Project.
 
17. 4918   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #253 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #253, General Fund (001) and Other Grants and Projects Fund (110) in the amount of $4,984, to recognize a transfer of Grant match funding, and to appropriate these funds for the Federal Elections Activity Grant with the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections (SOE) Office.
 
18. 4925   Recommendation Concerning Budget Amendment #257 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board approve Budget Amendment #257, Sheriff's Department, General Fund (001), in the amount of $1,600,000 to cover end of year personnel and operating expenses in the Detention Budget. Funds are being moved from the existing Law Enforcement (LE) Budget. No additional funds are being added to the Sheriffs' total Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Adopted Budget.
 
19. 4920   Recommendation Concerning Elevator Maintenance/Services for Various Facilities in Escambia County - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board award an Indefinite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery Contract, PD 12-13.056, Elevator Maintenance/Services for Various Facilities, Escambia County, to Panhandle Elevators DBA Panhandle-Humbaugh Elevators, for 36 months, effective October 1, 2013, with 2 options to extend for 12-month periods, for a total term not to exceed 60 months, for providing maintenance and repairs, as required, for an annual amount not to exceed the annual budgeted amount of $88,660.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Facility Maintenance, Cost Center 310203, Object Code 54601, $81,500; Fund 001, General Fund, Libraries, Cost Center 110502, Object Code 54601, $3,200; Fund 001, General Fund, Parks & Recreation Department, Cost Center 350226; Fund 352, Local Option Sales Tax III, Parks & Recreation Department, Cost Center 350229, Object Code 54601, $3,960]
 
20. 4908   Recommendation Concerning an Interfund Loan for the Deerfield Estates Sewage and Lift Station Improvements MSBU - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning an interfund loan for the Deerfield Estates Sewage and Lift Station Improvements Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU):

A. Approve an interfund loan from the Local Option Sales Tax III Fund (352) to the MSBU Assessment Program Fund (177) in an amount not to exceed $501,488, to pay costs associated with improving the Deerfield Estates Sewage and Lift Station. The interfund loan will have a maximum repayment schedule of 20 years and be repaid from MSBU assessments; and

B. Adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #250, MSBU Assessment Program Fund (177), in the amount of $501,488, to recognize the proceeds of the interfund loan, and to appropriate these funds for the Deerfield Estates Sewage and Lift Station Improvements.
 
21. 4903   Recommendation Concerning the Lease Agreements with the City of Pensacola for the Tryon Branch Library and Downtown Main Library - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Lease Agreements with the City of Pensacola for the Downtown Main and Tryon Branch Libraries:

A. Approve the following two Lease Agreements between the City of Pensacola and Escambia County:

1. Lease Agreement for Downtown Main Library; and

2. Lease Agreement for Tryon Branch Library; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Lease Agreements.
 
22. 4846   Recommendation Concerning the Approval of Purchase Orders in Excess of $50,000 for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 for the Escambia County Jail - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board approve the issuance of blanket and/or individual Purchase Orders in excess of $50,000, for Fiscal Year 2013-2014, based upon previously awarded Contracts, Contractual Agreements, or annual requirements, for the operation of the Escambia County Jail; the issuance of these Purchase Orders in October 2013 is necessary to ensure continuity of services as required for daily operations.

Service Provider Estimated Annual Expenditures by Service Type
Diamond Pharmacy Services
Pharmaceuticals
$773,000
Sacred Heart Health Laboratory Services
Lab Testing
$83,000
Sacred Heart Hospital
In-Patient Care
$250,000
Sacred Heart Medical
Emergency Care
$100,000
Tech Care XRay, LLC
Xray services
$65,000
Henry Schein, Inc.
Medical Supplies
$85,000

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 290402, Medical]
 
23. 4891   Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of Purchase Orders in Excess of $50,000 for the Community Affairs Department for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 - Marilyn D. Wesley, Community Affairs Department Director

That the Board approve the issuance of blanket and/or individual Purchase Orders in excess of $50,000, based upon previously awarded Contracts, Contractual Agreements, or annual requirements, for the Community Affairs Department, for Fiscal Year 2013-2014, as follows:

Vendor Amount Contract Number
Merritt Veterinary Supply $100,000 N/A
Vendor Number: 133193
Animal Care, Medication, Medical Supplies, and Equipment
Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, and Fund 101, Escambia County Restricted Fund
Cost Center: Animal Services Administration 320501, and Kennel Sponsorships 320503

[Funding Source: Funding is available in the specified Cost Center(s) for each Purchase Order(s).]
 
24. 4889   Recommendation Concerning the Tenth Amendment to Veterans and Dependent Counseling and Assistance Services Agreement - Marilyn D. Wesley, Community Affairs Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Tenth Amendment to Veterans and Dependent Counseling and Assistance Services Agreement between Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and Disabled American Veterans Department of Florida, Incorporated (DAV), extending Contract provisions for the period of October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014, in the amount of $15,000.

[Funding Source: General Fund, Fund 001, Public Social Services, Cost Center 320202 - $15,000]
 
25. 4882   Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Purchase Orders in Excess of $50,000 for the Public Works Department - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve the issuance of blanket and/or individual Purchase Orders in excess of $50,000, for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014, based upon previously awarded Contracts, Contractual Agreements, or annual requirements, as provided, for the Public Works Department.

The issuance of these Purchase Orders during the first week of October 2013 is necessary to ensure continuity of services traditionally provided by the Board of County Commissioners to the citizens of Escambia County.
 
26. 4877   Recommendation Concerning a Preliminary Engineering Agreement for the Ten Mile Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning a Preliminary Engineering Agreement between CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT), and Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), for the Ten Mile Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project:

A. Approve the Preliminary Engineering Agreement between CSXT and the BCC, for CSXT to design signal crossing improvements on Ten Mile Road, and for reimbursable expenses for the design as part of the Ten Mile Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project;

B. Allocate $35,640 for the reimbursable expenses to CSXT for the design;

C. Authorize the County Engineer to sign the Agreement; and

D. Designate the County Engineer as administrator over the Agreement and all related documents as required to implement the Agreement and provisions thereof.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, "LOST III," Account 210107/56301, Project #13EN2485]
 
27. 4845   Recommendation Concerning the Public Transportation Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement Number 3, Providing Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Funding to Escambia County Area Transit for the Urban Corridor Project on Davis Highway – Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) Number 3, Financial Project Number 422260184, providing Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Funding to Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) for the Urban Corridor Project on Davis Highway:

A. Approve the Supplemental JPA Number 3, Financial Project Number 422260184, providing for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) participation, in the amount of $1,832,534, for Fiscal Year 2013/2014 funding to ECAT for the Urban Corridor Project on Davis Highway;

B. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the acceptance and application of these funds; and

C. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Resolution, Public Transportation Supplemental JPA, and all other required documents pertaining to this JPA, including Notifications of Funding, without further action of the Board.

With the Davis Highway north/south corridor considered one of the most traffic-congested areas in the Pensacola area, the Florida Department of Transportation has agreed to continue funding the Urban Area Corridor Project to increase mass transit service in an effort to alleviate the current traffic congestion. The JPA will provide mass transit operations funding for ECAT in Fiscal Year 2013/2014. Funds are allocated to mass transit systems by FDOT annually and must be accepted by the receiving agency.

[Funds are budgeted in Fund 104, "Mass Transit"]
 
28. 4956   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #263 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #263, Mass Transit Fund (104) in the amount of $2,527,897 and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Capital Projects Fund (320) in the amount of $481,005, to recognize proceeds from the FTA, and to appropriate these funds to be used for various mass transit capital projects and operations associated with the Escambia County Area Transit System (ECAT).
 
29. 4835   Recommendation Concerning the General Paving and Drainage Pricing Agreement - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action on Contract PD 10-11.065, "General Paving and Drainage Pricing Agreement":

A. Approve the final 12-month extension, effective October 1, 2013, on the Unit Price Contract PD 10-11.065, to each of the following list of contractors, accepting those price changes (increases/decreases), as indicated and provided:

1. APAC Mid-South, Inc. - Unit Price changes requested;
2. Gulf Atlantic Constructors, Inc. - No Unit Price changes requested;
3. Heaton Brothers Construction Co., Inc. - No Unit Price changes requested;
4. Panhandle Grading and Paving, Inc. - Unit Price changes requested;
5. Roads, Inc., of NWF - Unit Price changes requested; and
6. Utility Services Co., Inc. - No Unit Price changes requested;

B. Authorize the subject Contract for use by various Departments, and utilize the accepted Bid Form Price Listing and Balance of Line Items, as defined, within the Special Terms and Conditions of the Solicitation, to determine the lowest bid for a Project; and

C. Authorize the issuance of Individual or Blanket Purchase Orders by all Departments/Divisions, in accordance with Chapter 46 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, during Fiscal Year 2013-2014.

[Funding Source: Various Funds,Cost Centers, and Project Numbers]
 
30. 4928   Recommendation Concerning the Resolution Approving the Escambia Health Facilities Authority Health Care Bonds - Richard Lott, Partner, McGuireWoods, LLP

That the Board adopt, and authorize the Chairman to execute, the Resolution approving for federal income tax purposes the allocation of certain disposition proceeds from the sale substantially of all the assets of The Baptist Manor, Inc. (the “Manor”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Baptist Health Care Corporation (“Baptist Health Care”). Certain improvements to the Manor facilities were refinanced with proceeds of the outstanding Escambia County Health Facilities Authority (the “Authority”) Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds (Baptist Hospital, Inc., Project) Series 2010A (the “Bonds”). The Bonds were not issued by the County and will not obligate the credit of the County or pose any obligation or liability for the County.
 
31. 4873   Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Purchase Orders in Excess of $50,000 - David Musselwhite, Information Technology Department Director

That the Board, for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014, approve the issuance of blanket and/or individual Purchase Orders in excess of $50,000, based upon previously awarded Contracts, Contractual Agreements, or annual requirements, as provided, for the Information Technology Department.
 
32. 4912   Recommendation Concerning Approval of the Program Participation Agreement with Pathways for Change, Inc., and Escambia County Board of County Commissioners - Gordon C. Pike, Corrections Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Program Participation Agreement between Pathways for Change, Inc. (PFC), a Florida not-for-profit Corporation and Escambia County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (County):

A. Approve the Agreement; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement.

The Center has created an outreach program to assist individuals who have recently been released from a correctional facility in assimilating into society. The County agrees to contribute for Fiscal Year 2013/2014 up to $140,000 (the "County Contribution") to the Program. The County Contribution shall be paid on a reimbursement basis for eligible costs and expenses related to compensation, including full-time salary and benefits for the following PFC staff positions:

1. Admissions Specialist/ Court Liaison
2. Treatment Program Manager
3. Case Manager
4. Executive Director
5. Mental Health Contract Counselors
6. Office Coordinator
7. Transition Manager
8. After Care Specialist/Director of Alumni

Miscellaneous expenses incurred in the provision of incentives for mentors participating in the program include the following: cell phones, travel and training for Program staff, miscellaneous expenses such as medications and hygiene items for inmates, transportation of inmates to community services for medical and vocational evaluations, Program curriculum, night monitors, aftercare services, and transitional housing.

[Funding Source: General Fund, Fund 001, Cost Center 110201, Object Code58208]
 
33. 4919   Recommendation Concerning Purchase Orders in Excess of $50,000 for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 for Various Divisions of the Corrections Department- Gordon C.Pike, Corrections Department Director

That the Board, for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014, approve the issuance of blanket and/or individual Purchase Orders in excess of $50,000, based upon previously awarded Contracts, Contractual Agreements, or annual requirements, as provided, for the various Divisions of the Corrections Department.
 
  III. For Discussion
 
1. 4911   Recommendation Concerning the BCC Representative to the Merit System Protection Board - Thomas G. “Tom” Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the reappointment/appointment of the Board of County Commissioners' (BCC) Representative to the Merit System Protection Board:

A. Waive the Board's Policy, Section I, Part B 1. (D), Appointment Policy and Procedures, and reappoint Sharon McHarris, for a two-year term, effective October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013;

OR

B. Appoint Bill Gahlenbeck for a two-year term, effective October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2015.
 
2. 4842   Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of an Agreement with Pensacola Bay Transportation Company, LLC, to Provide Paratransit Transportation Services - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve an extension of the Agreement to Provide Paratransit Transportation Services between Escambia County and Pensacola Bay Transportation Company, LLC, effective October 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013, to provide ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) complimentary paratransit service to individuals with disabilities, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and State Service Plans.

[Funding for the Agreement is from Fund 104, Mass Transit, and is included in the Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget for ADA, non-sponsored transportation, and non-urbanized area services, much of which shows as revenue from Federal and State funding sources, such as the Federal Transit Administration and Florida Department of Transportation]
 
3. 4840   Recommendation Concerning the Reallocating of Funding Among Projects Within the Local Option Sales Tax Fund (352) - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board reallocate $388,500 from the Parks and Recreation Land Acquisition Project (12PR1688) to the Natural Resources/Community Redevelopment Perdido Key Beach Access Project (12NE1712) within the Local Options Sales Tax Fund (352) to fund the local match required on a $3,100,000 Grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to enhance access to the Gulf of Mexico on Perdido Key.
 
 
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
  I.   For Action
 
1. 4926   Recommendation Concerning Settlement of a Workers' Compensation Claim Involving Joseph Boutwell

That the Board approves payment to former Sherriff’s Office employee Joseph Boutwell in the amount of $266,112.48, inclusive of all outstanding attorney’s fees and costs. An excess workers compensation insurance carrier will reimburse Escambia County for 100.0% of the settlement amount.
 
11.   Items added to the agenda.
 
12.   Announcements.
 
13.   Adjournment.
 

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