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PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL BCC MEETINGS ARE RECORDED AND TELEVISED   AGENDA Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting – July 24, 2014 – 5:30 p.m. Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building – First Floor
1.					Call to Order. Please turn your cell phone to the vibrate, silence, or off setting. The Board of County Commissioners allows any person to speak regarding an item on the Agenda. The speaker is limited to three (3) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the Chairman, to allow sufficient time for all speakers. Speakers shall refrain from abusive or profane remarks, disruptive outbursts, protests, or other conduct which interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting. Upon completion of the Public comment period, discussion is limited to Board members and questions raised by the Board.
2.					Invocation – Commissioner Barry.
3.					Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
4.					Are there any items to be added to the agenda? Recommendation: That the Board adopt the agenda as prepared (or duly amended).
5.					Commissioners’ Forum.
6.				6501	Proclamations. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the following two Proclamations: A. Ratify the Proclamation dated July 15, 2014, extending a warm welcome to Imperial Potentate Dale W. Stauss upon the occasion of his visit to Escambia County, Florida; and B. Adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Carolyn Duncan on her retirement from the Supervisor of Elections Office.
7.					Written Communication.
				6301	May 28, 2014, email communication from Jason Waltrip requesting the Board reduce the costs/fines relative to two Code Enforcement Liens attached to property located at 800 West Jordan Street. Recommendation: That the Board review and consider lien relief request made by Jason Waltrip against property located at 800 West Jordan Street. 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 requests for forgiveness of Environmental (Code) Enforcement Liens to determine if the requests met the criteria for forgiveness, in accordance with the Board’s policy. After reviewing the request for forgiveness of Liens, staff made the determination that the request does not fall within any of the criteria that would allow the County Administrator to deny relief, in accordance with the Board’s Policy, “Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens” Policy, Section III, H2. The owner has no other recourse but to appeal before the Board under Written Communication.
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.				6331	5:31 p.m. Public Hearing concerning the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for Fiscal Year 2014 Local Solicitation. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the "Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2014 Local Solicitation": A. Ratify the electronic submission of the Application for the "Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2014 Local Solicitation" funds; total estimated amount of funds for Escambia County, Florida, is $143,494; B. Authorize the Sheriff of Escambia County, Florida, to act as the Implementing Agency and Designee for the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for the Grant Program, to include the following: 1. Review and approve the online Grant Application; 2. Make the necessary Assurances and Certifications as to the expenditure of funds under the Program; and 3. Sign or validate online any other Program requirements, as may be required by the funding authority; and C. Authorize the Chairman to sign or validate online any other Program requirements, as may be required by the funding authority, relating to the Chief Executive of the County.
10.				6507	5:32 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance related to the Dog Parks on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key. Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance amending Volume 1, Chapter 10, Article 1, Section 10-25, to extend the sunset provision regarding dog parks on Pensacola Beach, and amending Volume 1, Chapter 10, Article 1, Section 10-26, to remove the sunset provision relating to dog parks on Perdido Key.
11.				6526	5:33 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance creating Section 10-27, relating to feeding cats and dogs outdoors, creating Section 10-28, authorizing a Community Cat Management Initiative, and establishing community cat management requirements. Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance amending Volume 1, Chapter 10, Article 1, Section 10-3, of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, to define “community cats,” creating Section 10-27, relating to feeding cats and dogs outdoors, creating Section 10-28, authorizing a Community Cat Management Initiative, and establishing community cat management requirements.
12.				6510	5:34 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance amending the Unlicensed Contractor Ordinance. Recommendation: That the Board adopt the Ordinance amending Volume I, Chapter 18, Article II, Division 4, Sections 18-92 through 18-101, of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, pertaining to unlicensed contracting.
13.				6511	5:35 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance amending Volume 1, Chapter 46, Article II, Division 3, Section 46-11, of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, relating to the Small Business Enterprise Program Ordinance. Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance amending Volume I, Chapter 46, Article II, Division 3, Section 46-111, of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, relating to the Small Business Enterprise Program.
14.				6512	5:36 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of an Ordinance establishing a six-month moratorium on permitting or re-permitting of borrow pits, borrow pit reclamation facilities, construction and demolition debris facilities, land clearance disposal facilities and other landfill facilities. Recommendation: That the Board review the Ordinance placing a temporary moratorium on the permitting or re-permitting of borrow pits, borrow pit reclamation facilities, construction and demolition debris facilities, land clearance disposal facilities and other landfill facilities, so that County staff may review and evaluate County ordinances and regulations governing such land uses. This hearing serves as the first of two required Public Hearings before the Board of County Commissioners.
15.					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 130
					I.  Consent Agenda
			1.	6452	Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of TDT Collection Data for May 2014 Returns Received in May 2014 That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Collections Data for the May 2014 returns received in the month of June 2014, as prepared by the Finance Department of the Clerk of Court and Comptroller's Office; this is the ninth month of collections for the Fiscal Year 2014; total collections for the May 2014 returns was $905,903.98; this is a 12.88% increase over the May 2013 returns; total collections year to date are 4.71% more than the comparable time frame in Fiscal Year 2013.
			2.	6505	Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of June 2014 Investment Report That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Investment Portfolio Summary Report for the month ended June 30, 2014, as required by Ordinance Number 95-13; on June 30, 2014, the portfolio market value was $251,981,843 and portfolio earnings totaled $102,630 for the month and $1,583,643 year-to-date; the short-term portfolio yield was 0.18%, which should be compared to the S&P Government Index Pool Index 30 Day benchmark of 0.09%; the long-term CORE portfolio achieved a total return of -0.06%, which should be compared to the Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year Treasury Index benchmark of -0.10%.
			3.	6448	Recommendation Concerning Minutes and Reports Prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office That the Board take the following action concerning Minutes and Reports prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office: A. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Agenda Work Session held July 10, 2014; and B. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held July 10, 2014.
					GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
					I.   Public Hearing
			1.	6419	5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Articles 3, 6, 7 and 11 That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) amending Article 3, Section 3.02.00 by adding and amending definitions for funeral establishments, cemeteries, cinerators and related consumer services. Amending Article 6 by establishing locational criteria for funeral establishments, cemeteries, cinerators and related consumer services. Amending Article 7 by providing Conditional Use and Performance Standards for location of Direct Disposal Establishments and Funeral Establishments with Cinerators. Amending Article 11 by authorizing certain funeral establishments, cemeteries, cinerators and related consumer services in the Airfield Influence Planning Districts. This hearing serves as the second of two required public hearings before the BCC as set forth in Section 2.08.04 (b) and F.S. 125.66 (4) (b). At the June 3, 2014, Planning Board Meeting, the Board recommended approval to the BCC.
					COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
					I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
			1.	6393	Recommendation Concerning Extension Council Appointments - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning appointments to the Escambia County Extension Council: A. Appoint the following individual, effective July 24, 2014, through November 30, 2015, to fill the unexpired term of Vernon Hiebert, who resigned: ZONE NAME ADDRESS 3 Janean "Karen" Hall 10430 Highway 97A, Walnut Hill, FL 32568 B. Appoint the following individual, effective July 24, 2014, through November 30, 2015, to fill the unexpired term of Stephanie Croan, who resigned: ZONE NAME ADDRESS 9 Jerry Patee 5219 Pale Moon Drive, Pensacola, FL 32507 C. Request the County Administrator's Office to provide letters of appointment to incoming members and letters of appreciation to outgoing members.
			2.	6464	Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, June 26, 2014 - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the June 26, 2014, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Clara Long, CRA Division Manager.
			3.	6437	Recommendation Concerning the Requests for Disposition of Property for the Corrections Department - Gordon C. Pike, Corrections Department Director That the Board approve the seven Request for Disposition of Property Forms for the Corrections Department, Community Corrections Division, Environmental Enforcement Division, and the Jail, for property which is described and listed on the Disposition Forms, 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 they be auctioned as surplus or properly disposed of.
			4.	6500	Recommendation Concerning a Reappointment to the Escambia County Health Facilities Authority - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator That the Board approve the reappointment of Eugene Franklin to the Escambia County Health Facilities Authority, for a full four-year term, effective August 22, 2014, through August 21, 2018, as requested by Paula G. Drummond, Executive Director & General Council, Escambia County Health Facilities Authority.
			5.	6502	Recommendation Concerning a Reappointment to the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator That the Board reappoint Pastor Sylvia E. Tisdale to the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission, for a two-year term, effective August 9, 2014, through August 8, 2016.
			6.	6469	Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Public Works Department - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Public Works Department indicating one item to be properly disposed of, which is described and listed on the Request Form, with reason for disposition stated.
			7.	6463	Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing to Consider the Petition to Vacate a Portion of an Alleyway in Block 7, Highland Park Subdivision - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for August 21, 2014, at 5:32 p.m., to consider the Petition to Vacate a portion (20 feet by approximately 150 feet) of an alleyway in Block 7, Highland Park Subdivision, as petitioned by John and Sheryle Cornelson.
			8.	6451	Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Office of the Clerk of Court and Comptroller - Pam Childers, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller That the Board approve the Request of Disposition of Property Form for the Office of the Clerk of Court and Comptroller, for property which is to be auditioned or properly disposed of, all which is described and listed on the Form with the Agency and reason stated.
					II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
			1.	6416	Recommendation Concerning Purchase Orders in Excess of $50,000 for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 for the Escambia County Corrections Department, Jail Division - 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, as follows: Vendor/Contractor Amount Contract Number Henry Schein, Inc. Vendor #: 131760 $80,000 State Contract # 475-000-11-1 [Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 290402, Jail Medical]
			2.	6438	Recommendation Concerning the Cooperative Agreement with the Escambia County School Board Relating to Educational Services for Juvenile Inmates at the Escambia County Jail - Gordon C. Pike, Corrections Department Director That the Board approve and ratify the Chairman's signature on the Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and Escambia County, Florida, relating to educational services for juvenile inmates at the Escambia County Jail. [Funding: Fund 111, Jail Inmate Commissary Fund, Cost Center 290406]
			3.	6504	Recommendation Concerning the Replacement Purchase of Networking and Telecommunication Equipment Lost in the Central Booking and Detention Facility - David Musselwhite, Information Technology Department Director That the Board authorize the purchase of the replacement equipment from Technology Integration Group, in the amount of $86,764.14, based on Florida State Contract # 250-000-09-1 (Quote # 10170), for networking and telephone equipment destroyed in the April 30, 2014, explosion at the Central Booking and Detention Facility. [Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Risk Management/Insurance, Cost Center 140836 ]
			4.	6473	Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Two Vehicles for the Public Safety Department, Fire Services Division - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director That the Board authorize the County to piggyback off of the State of Florida Term Contract #071-000-13-1, in accordance with the Escambia County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-44, Application; exemptions; and Section 46-64, Board approval, and award a Purchase Order for two 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab 4WD 1WT vehicles, for the Fire Services Division, in accordance with the specifications, in the amount of $60,466, to Garber Chevrolet Buick GMC Truck, Vendor #070423, VE 13-14.022. [Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 330228, Project Code 08FS0018, Account Code 56401]
			5.	6460	Recommendation Concerning a Lease Agreement with SLJM Properties, LLC, and Escambia County for the Emergency Medical Services Division - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director That the Board approve, and authorize the Chairman to sign, 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 $935, commencing August 1, 2014, with an optional one-year term extension, for minor fleet maintenance and storage purposes for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division. [Funding Source: Fund 408, Emergency Medical Services Fund, Cost Center 330302]
			6.	6475	Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Ward International Trucks, LLC, for the Public Safety Department's Ambulance Fleet Repair and Maintenance - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Order Number 1, 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: $60,000 Vendor: Ward International Trucks, LLC Project Name: N/A Contract: OEM PO#: 140107 CO#: 1 Original Award Amount: $230,000 Cumulative Amount of Change Orders through this CO: $60,000 New PO Total: $290,000 [Funding Source: Fund 408, Emergency Medical Services Fund, Cost Center 330302, EMS Operations]
			7.	6449	Recommendation Concerning a Grant Agreement between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Escambia County - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning a Grant Agreement between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP – Agreement No. S0705), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC – Agreement No. 13212), and Escambia County to provide financial assistance for increased compliance with Escambia County Ordinance 2013-28: A. Accept the Grant Agreement with DEP (Agreement No. S0705) and FWC (Agreement No. 13212) to provide financial assistance for increased compliance with Escambia County Ordinance 2013-28, that added Section 13.23.00, “Exterior Lighting,” for new construction and existing lighting on Pensacola Beach that protect nesting sea turtles and hatchlings on a cost reimbursement basis up to a maximum of $28,000; B. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Grant Agreement with DEP and FWC; and C. Authorize the Chairman to sign any subsequent Grant-related documents, including no-cost extensions, pending Legal review and approval, without further action of the Board [Funding: Fund 110, Other Grants & Projects Fund, New Cost Center – no matching funds required]
			8.	6465	Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director That the Board ratify the following July 24, 2014, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning seven Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements: A. Approving the following seven Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements: 1. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Hazel C. Browning, the owner of residential property located at 2800 North "E" Street, Pensacola, Florida, in the Englewood Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $1,650, representing an in-kind match through the Englewood Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220520, Object Code 58301, for roof replacement; 2. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Litedra Burgess, the owner of residential property located at 921 West Michigan Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, in the Palafox Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $1,875, representing an in-kind match through the Palafox Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220517, Object Code 58301, for roof replacement; 3. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and C. Patrick Granat, the owner of residential property located at 402 Southeast Syrcle Drive, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $1,697, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220516, Object Code 58301, for sanitary sewer connection; 4. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Sally Hope, the owner of residential property located at 110 Lakewood Road, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $1,450, representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220519, Object Code 58301, for sanitary sewer connection; 5. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Johnnie Kidd, the owner of residential property located at 1710 West Lakeview Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, in the Englewood Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $1,950, representing an in-kind match through the Englewood Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220520, Object Code 58301, for roof replacement; 6. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Colvin L. Jr. and Evelyn D. Rancifer, the owners of residential property located at 1611 West Lakeview Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, in the Englewood Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,251, representing an in-kind match through the Englewood Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220520, Object Code 58301, for roof replacement; 7. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Lilia Oakey Whitehouse, the owner of residential property located at 1306 Wilson Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $1,245, representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220519, Object Code 58301, for sanitary sewer connection; and B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement the Grant awards.
			9.	6466	Recommendation Concerning Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for 919 West Michigan Avenue - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director That the Board ratify the following July 24, 2014, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for the property located at 919 West Michigan Avenue: A. Approving the Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Litedra Burgess, the owner of commerical property located at 919 West Michigan Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, in the Palafox Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,987, representing an in-kind match through the Palafox Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220517, Object Code 58301, and/or Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED) 2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Fund 129, Cost Center 220435, Object Code 58301 for roof replacement; and B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.
			10.	6467	Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of a Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Lien - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director That the Board ratify the following July 24, 2014, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the cancellation of the Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Lien: A. Approving the following Lien cancellation, as the Grant recipient has met the Grant requirements: Property Owner's Name Address Lien Amount Bien Dong Oriental Market 3510 West Mobile Highway $10,000 B. Authorizing the Chairman to execute the Cancellation of Lien document.
			11.	6468	Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of Three Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director That the Board ratify the following July 24, 2014, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the cancellation of three Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens: A. Approving the following three Lien cancellations, as the Grant recipients have met their Grant requirements: Property Owner Address Amount Gregory K. Johnson 18 Milton Road $1,087 David & Susan Myers 1319 Wilson Avenue $1,247 Christine M. Rice 218 Payne Road $927 B. Authorizing the Chairman to execute the Cancellation of Lien documents.
			12.	6369	Recommendation Concerning Approval of the Escambia Consortium 2014 Annual Action Plan - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning approval of the Escambia Consortium 2014 Annual Action Plan: A. Approve the Escambia Consortium 2014 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development, including the Escambia County 2014 Annual Plan, detailing use of 2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, in the amount of $1,653,390; 2014 HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) funds, in the amount of $975,346; and 2014 Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) funds, in the amount of $136,359; and B. Authorize the County Administrator to execute all 2014 Annual Action Plan Forms, Certifications, and related documents, as required to submit the Plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and authorize the County Administrator or Chairman, as appropriate, to execute documents required to receive and implement the 2014 CDBG, 2014 HOME, and 2014 ESG Programs. [Funding: Fund 129, CDBG; Fund 147, HOME; and Fund 110, ESG - Cost Centers to be assigned] A complete copy of the entire Annual Action Plan is available for review in the County Administrator's Office or on the County's website at: http://www.myescambia.com
			13.	6492	Recommendation Concerning Dental Insurance (P.D. 12-13.029) - Thomas G. "Tom" Turner, Human Resources Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning Dental Insurance (PD 12-13.029): A. Approve a three-month extension of the present Contract to December 31, 2016, without an increase in administrative fees; and B. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Dental Administration Service Contract between Delta Dental Insurance Company and Escambia County (Service Contract will be drafted upon approval of this Board action). [Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 150109, Object Code 54501]
			14.	6493	Recommendation Concerning Flexible Benefit Plan Administrative Services (PD 12-13.029) - Thomas G. "Tom" Turner, Human Resources Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning Flexible Benefits Plan Administrative Services (PD 12-13.029): A. Approve a three-month extension of the present Contract to December 31, 2018, without an increase in administrative fees; and B. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement for Group Flexible Benefits Plan between Lockard & Williams Insurance Services, P.A. and Escambia County (the Agreement will be drafted upon approval of this Board action). [Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 150107, Object Code 531301]
			15.	6496	Recommendation Concerning Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance (P.D. 08-09.042) - Thomas G. "Tom" Turner, Human Resources Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance (PD 08-09.042): A. Approve a three-month extension of the present Contract to December 31, 2015; and B. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the National Insurance Service Amended Joinder Agreement for Long Term Disability Insurance upon Legal review and sign-off. [Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund]
			16.	6497	Recommendation Concerning Group Medical Insurance - Thomas G. "Tom" Turner, Human Resources Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the County’s Group Medical Insurance (PD 08-09.042, Group Medical, Life, and Disability Insurance): A. Approve a three-month extension of the present Contract to December 31, 2014, without a premium increase and authorize a contribution of $150 into the HSA (Health Savings Account) of each employee who elects the HSA coverage for the period of October 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014; B. Accept the third-year renewal with Florida Blue, for the last year of a three-year Pro Share Agreement, from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2015, to provide health insurance coverage, in the form of plans Blue Option 1352, Blue Option 1552, Health Saving Accounts (HSA), and Blue Medicare and Group Rx for retirees who are Medicare-eligible; C. Approve the employee and retiree health insurance premiums; the provided Attachment "1" shows premiums reflecting a $20 discount for employees who do not use tobacco; the provided Attachment "2" shows the health insurance premiums for the County’s retirees; retirees will be responsible for paying their full premium, whether they are Medicare-eligible or not; D. Authorize staff to deposit $600 into the HSA account of each employee who elects the HSA Plan; this will assist the employee in paying the higher deductible ($2,100 or $4,200); the deposit will be reviewed each year at renewal time; along with monthly administrative fees of $2.50 per member, a one-time start-up fee of $22 for each new employee who enrolls; the cost is included in the total cost estimate; E. Approve a three-year Wellness incentive of $150,000 from Florida Blue, with the understanding that if the Board cancels coverage before 2017, the County would forfeit and return $100,000 or if the County cancels coverage before 2018 the County will forfeit and return $50,000; and F. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Employer Application and the BLUEMEDICARE Group Master Agreement upon review by the Legal Department. [Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 140609, Object Code 54501]
			17.	6432	Recommendation Concerning a Resolution Authorizing the Write-Off of a Bad Debt at the Pensacola Bay Center - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director That the Board adopt the Resolution designating a delinquent account as an uncollectible bad debt and authorizing the Clerk of the Circuit Court to write-off the County's books a receivable due from MW Pensacola Events, LLC, for services provided by the Pensacola Bay Center, in the amount of $5,763.83.
			18.	6427	Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #217 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #217, Escambia Restricted Fund (101) in the amount of $4,500, to recognize reimbursements the County will be receiving from the Southeastern States Manhunt Field Trial Teams, and to appropriate these funds for related operational expenses.
			19.	6441	Recommendation Concerning Budget Amendment #219 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director That the Board approve Budget Amendment #219, Community and Environment Department, Community Redevelopment (CRA) Fund (151) in the amount of $119,700, to cover personnel costs/salary expenses associated with Temporary Employees being used for enhanced summer mowing/weed eating within the CRA Districts through the end of September 2014. The additional personnel funding will come from Neighborhood Restoration Reserves and are one-time monies in the current Fiscal Year's Budget.
			20.	6482	Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #226 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #226, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110) in the amount of $10,508, to recognize funds from the State of Florida, Division of Elections, and to appropriate these funds for polling place accessibility in Escambia County.
			21.	6488	Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #227 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #227, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110) in the amount of $400,000, to recognize two Grants from Enterprise Florida, Inc., and to appropriate these funds to be used for Airfield Influence Planning Districts (AIPDs) Density Reduction.
			22.	6506	Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #228 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #228, General Fund (001) and Special Revenue Fund (101) in the amount of $17,500, to recognize a transfer from the General Fund (001) and to appropriate these funds to cover the operating losses of Innerarity Island Development Corporation (IIDC).
			23.	6305	Recommendation Concerning the Food Service Supplies Contract, PD 13-14.056 - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director That the Board award a 3-year Contract, with three options for 12-month extension periods, for a term not-to-exceed 80 months, for an estimated annual amount of $190,000, and approve the Agreement for Food Service Supplies, PD 13-14.056, to the following Vendors: A. SYSCO Gulf Coast, Inc.; and B. The Merchants Company, d/b/a Merchants Food Service. [Funding: Fund 175, Care and Custody Fund, Cost Center 290202, Object Code 55201, $190,000]
			24.	6487	Recommendation Concerning the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Certification of Taxable Value - Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the certification of millage rates and the scheduling of Public Hearings for the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Budget: A. Certify the millage rates for Fiscal Year 2014/2015, 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, 2014. The millage rates for the County-wide Operating, Sheriff’s MSTU, and the Library MSTU are unchanged from the previous Fiscal Year 2013/2014; B. Certify the proposed millage rates at 2.19% above the aggregate rolled back rate; C. Affirm the Boards' intent to increase the current revenue allocation at the 50.0% increment in the Community Redevelopment Agency Tax Increment Financing (CRA TIF) Districts for Fiscal Year 2014/2015; D. Schedule a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Budget for September 9, 2014, at 5:01 p.m., to be held in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Florida located on the first floor of the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola, Florida; and E. Schedule a Public Hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 non-ad valorem special assessment roll at 5:02 p.m., on September 9, 2014, 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.
			25.	6422	Recommendation Concerning the Local Agency Program Agreement for the Construction of Paved Shoulders along County Road 196 (Barrineau Park Road) - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning a Local Agency Program Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for funding not to exceed $1,624,000, for the construction of paved shoulders along County Road (CR) 196 (Barrineau Park Road) from CR 97 (Jacks Branch Road) to CR 99 (Highway 99) in Escambia County: A. Approve the State of Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement between FDOT and Escambia County for construction of paved shoulders along CR 196 (Barrineau Park Road) from CR 97 (Jacks Branch Road) to CR 99 (Highway 99) in Escambia County; B. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the execution of the LAP Agreement; and C. Authorize the Chairman to sign the LAP Agreement, the Resolution for this Project, and any other document related to this LAP Project. [Funding: A Supplemental Budget Amendment will be prepared by the Office of Management and Budget to recognize the funding for the LAP Agreement]
			26.	6444	Recommendation Concerning the Local Agency Program Agreement for the Construction of Paved Shoulders along County Road 99 (Highway 99) - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning a Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for funding not to exceed $3,376,000, for the construction of paved shoulders along County Road (CR) 99 (Highway 99) from CR 196 (Barrineau Park Road) to CR 97A (Highway 97A) in Escambia County: A. Approve the State of Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program Agreement between FDOT and Escambia County for construction of paved shoulders along CR 99 (Highway 99) from CR 196 (Barrineau Park Road) to CR 97A (Highway 97A) in Escambia County; B. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the execution of the LAP Agreement; and C. Authorize the Chairman to sign the LAP Agreement, the Resolution for this Project, and any other document related to this LAP Project. [Funding: A Supplemental Budget Amendment will be prepared by the Office of Management and Budget to recognize the funding for the LAP Agreement]
			27.	6462	Recommendation Concerning a Parcel of Real Property (with Office Building) Located at 6400 North "W" Street - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning a parcel of real property (with office building) located at 6400 North "W" Street, owned by W Street Holdings, LLC, which could be used to facilitate and house various Corrections Department Divisions and related functions: A. Authorize and direct staff to obtain appraisals, environmental site assessments, surveys, title insurance commitments, and complete all other requirements in Section 46-139, Escambia County Code of Ordinances, in anticipation of purchasing property located at 6400 North "W" Street from W Street Holdings, LLC, which could be utilized by the Corrections Department for various divisions and related functions; and B. Authorize and direct staff to submit in parallel to item "A" an advertised Request for Letters of Interest (RLI) for a Building and Property that will meet the Community Corrections needs. [Funding Source: Fund 114, Misdemeanor Probation]
			28.	6483	Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of One Tractor with Mower for the Road Division - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board authorize the County to piggyback off of the Florida Sheriff's Association Contract #13-11-0904, Specification #20, in accordance with the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-44, Applications; exemptions, and Section 46-64, Board approval, and award a Purchase Order for one 2014 Kubota Tractor M108SHD with Terrain King KB2200 Boom Mower, to Coastal Machinery Company, in the amount of $105,518.20, for the Road Division. [Funding: Fund 352, LOST III Fund, Cost Center 210107]
			29.	6515	Recommendation Concerning a Resolution Authorizing Members of the Board to Receive a Monthly Expense Allowance for Local Travel While Attending to County Business - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator That the Board adopt the Resolution authorizing members of the Board of County Commissioners to receive a monthly expense allowance for local travel while attending to the business of the County, which provides the following: A. Each member of the Board shall receive an expense allowance of $200 per month in lieu of a per diem and travel expenses for Class "C" travel pursuant to Section 112.061, Florida Statutes, while attending to the business of the County; and B. The Chair of the Board of County Commissioners may receive an additional allowance of up to $50 per month for travel and other expenses related to the performance of his or her duties while attending to the business of the County. [Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 110101, Object Code 51501, Total amount per year-$12,600]
			30.	6516	Recommendation Concerning an Amendment to the Agreement for Consulting Services - Erin L. Deady, P.A. - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign, the Amendment to the Agreement for Consulting Services between Escambia County and Erin L. Deady, P.A., with regard to any matters relating to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill incident, the RESTORE Act, allocation of restoration funds, and such other issues that may be identified by the County. [Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 110201, Object Code 53101]
					III. For Discussion
			1.	6498	Recommendation Concerning Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Plan of Finance for Low Interest Loans to First-Time Home Buyers and Authorizing the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority to Issue Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Multi-County Program) – Karyn Norton, Executive Director, Bryant Miller Olive P.A. That the Board adopt a Resolution which approves a plan of finance (the “Plan of Finance”) for low-interest loans to first-time home buyers and authorizes the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority (the "Authority") to issue from time to time and in one or more series Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Multi-County Program), including temporary bond anticipation notes in connection therewith, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $150,000,000 (collectively, the “Bonds”) and to operate the TBA Program as more fully described in the Resolution.
			2.	6503	Recommendation Concerning a Request for Funding for the 2014 Snowball Derby - Commissioner Wilson B. Robertson, District 1 That the Board consider the request from the Five Flags Speedway, for $25,000, to be funded from the 4th Cent Tourist Development Tax, for the 2014 Snowball Derby, to be held December 3-7, 2014, at Five Flags Speedway, and approve a Purchase Order for this purpose.
			3.	6420	Discussion Concerning the State of Florida Funding of the Grant for the Restoration of Old Escambia County Courthouse Phase IV - David W. Wheeler, CFM, Director, Facilities Management
					COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
					I.   For Action
			1.	6480	Recommendation Concerning the Settlement of a Workers' Compensation Claim Involving Kenneth Gilmore That the Board approve a washout workers compensation settlement for former employee Kenneth Gilmore in the amount of $159,338.00, inclusive of attorney’s fees and costs. An excess carrier shall reimburse Escambia County for $63,511.20 of this settlement amount.
16.					Items added to the agenda.
17.					Announcements.
18.					Adjournment.

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