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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – April 23, 2015 – 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 Robertson.
 
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.   Presentations:

A.  Updates to the Florida Transportation Plan and the Strategic Intermodal System Policy Plan, to be presented by representatives of the Florida Department Transportation; and

B.  Certificates of Appreciation for the following individuals who were instrumental in the success of the "Youth Resource Expo" that was held on March 30, 2015, at the Marie K. Young/Wedgewood Community Center:
  • Tim Putman, Executive Director - Children's Home Society of Florida - Western Division
  • Eunicia Giuchici - Children's Home Society of Florida
  • Joseph Snow, RCO - Corrections Department
  • Public Works Division
    -Art Mead
    -Tony Reyes
    -Aaron Smith
  • Community Affairs Department
    -Shurlitha Jones
    -Leroy Williams
    -Carla Jones 
 
7. 8063   Proclamation.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Chief K.C. Fehl on his countless hours of volunteer dedication and service to Escambia County. It takes a very special person to be a Fire Chief and equally so, a Fire Chief’s Wife. We wish Chief K.C. Fehl and his wife, Susan Fehl, the very best in his well deserved retirement.
 
8.   Written Communication.
 
8058   March 31, 2015, communication from Karen L. Atkins requesting that the Board waive any late fees and interest pertaining to the Municipal Services Benefit Unit Special Assessment Lien that has been placed on the property she owns located at 1307 Maldonado Drive, Pensacola Beach, Florida.
 
9.   Did the Clerk’s Office receive the proofs of publication for the Public Hearing(s) on the agenda and the Board’s Weekly Meeting Schedule?

Recommendation: That the Board waive the reading of the legal advertisement(s) and accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the certified affidavit(s) establishing proof of publication for the Public Hearing(s) on the agenda, and the Board of County Commissioners – Escambia County, Florida, Meeting Schedule.
 
10. 8019   5:31 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of the vacation of a Drainage Easement off Water Spray Terrace, on the Board's own motion.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the vacation of a 20' wide Drainage Easement off Water Spray Terrace, on the Board's own motion:

A. Approve the vacation of a 20-foot-wide Drainage Easement off Water Spray Terrace;

B. Adopt the Resolution to Vacate; and

C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept the documents as of the day of delivery of the documents to the Chairman or Vice Chairman, and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute them at that time.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Codes 56101/56301, Project #14EN2592, Innerarity Point Drainage]
 
11. 7954   5:32 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Grant Application for FTA 5307 funding for planning and capital assistance for mass transit projects for ECAT.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5307 Grant Application by Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) for mass transit project funding:

A. Conduct the Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the general public on the Grant Application for $2,037,383 in Federal assistance on mass transit projects;

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

C. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Chairman or County Administrator to execute all appropriate documents for the processing and receipt of Federal funds from the FTA;

D. Authorize the ECAT General Manager to file the Grant Application and Grant Award Execution via the Federal Transportation Electronic Award and Management (TEAM) System, using the authorized passwords of the Chairman and the County Attorney, where necessary; and

E. Authorize the Chairman or the County Administrator to sign all documents associated with this Grant, subsequent to Legal review, without further action of the Board.

[The Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Capital Grant Application has been included in the approved Fiscal Year 2015 County Budget]
 
12. 8062   5:33 p.m. Continuation of April 9, 2015, 5:32 p.m. TEFRA Public Hearing for consideration of authorizing the issuance, by the Wisconsin Public Finance Authority, of not-to-exceed $50,000,000 in revenue bonds, on behalf of the American Agape Foundation, Inc., or one of its affiliates, for the purpose of financing or refinancing the costs to acquire and rehabilitate certain residential rental housing communities, including, but not limited to, Oakwood Terrace located at 700 West Truman Avenue, Pensacola, Florida 32505.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the issuance, by the Wisconsin Public Finance Authority (the “Issuer”), of not-to-exceed $50,000,000 in revenue bonds (the “Bonds”), on behalf of American Agape Foundation, Inc., or one of its affiliates (the “Company”), for the purpose of financing or refinancing the costs to acquire and rehabilitate certain residential rental housing communities, including, but not limited to, Oakwood Terrace located at 700 West Truman Avenue, Pensacola, Florida 32505:

A. Ratify the scheduling of the April 9, 2015, Public Hearing and publication of the Notice of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Public Hearing for consideration of authorizing the issuance of the Bonds and advertising of the Notice of Public Hearing;

B. Conduct the TEFRA Public Hearing; and

C. Following the Public Hearing, adopt and authorize the Chairman to execute the Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of the Bonds, upon the terms established therein. The Bonds will not be issued by the County nor obligate the credit of the County or pose any obligation or liability for the County.
 
13.   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. 7995   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of TDT Collection Data for the February 2015 Returns received in March 2015

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Collections Data for the February 2015 returns received in the month of March 2015, as prepared by the Finance Department of the Clerk and Comptroller's Office; this is the sixth month of collections for the Fiscal Year 2015; total collections for the month of February 2015 returns was $412,271.39; this is an 8.11% increase over the February 2014 returns; total collections year-to-date are 13.99% more than the comparable time frame in Fiscal Year 2014.
 
2. 8054   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the March 2015 Investment Report

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Investment Portfolio Summary Report for the month ended March 31, 2015, as required by Ordinance Number 95-13; on March 31, 2015, the portfolio market value was $272,293,073 and portfolio earnings totaled $133,332 for the month; the short-term portfolio yield was 0.20%, which should be compared to the S&P Government Index Pool Index 30-Day Benchmark of 0.13%; the enhanced cash portfolio achieved a yield of 0.51%, which should be compared to the Merrill Lynch 1 Year Treasury Index of 0.27%; the long-term CORE portfolio achieved a total return of 0.43%, which should be compared to the Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year Treasury Index benchmark of 0.42%.
 
3. 8059   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of Documents Provided to the Clerk to the Board's Office

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the following documents provided to the Clerk to the Board's Office:

A. The Pensacola Sports Association, Inc., Pensacola, Florida, Audited Financial Statements with Supplementary Information, September 30, 2014, as provided by Ray Palmer, Executive Director, Pensacola Sports Association, Inc., and received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on April 6, 2015;

B. The Northwest Florida Water Management District Financial Statements, September 30, 2014, as provided by Amanda Bedenbaugh, Chief, Bureau of Finance and Accounting, Northwest Florida Water Management District, and received, via e-mail, in the Clerk to the Board's Office on April 13, 2015; and

C. The Clerk's original Second Amendment to DEP Agreement No. T1115, Escambia County - Jones Swamp Trail Extension 3, Non-Motorized Diverse Use, as approved by the Board on April 5, 2012.
 
4. 8061   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 April 9, 2015;

B. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held April 9, 2015;

C. Approve the Minutes of the Special Board Meeting held April 16, 2015, at 9:00 a.m.; and

D. Approve the Minutes of the Special Board Meeting held April 16, 2015, at 5:00 p.m.
 
 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
  I.  Action Item
 
1. 7999   Recommendation Concerning Final Plat Woodlyn Meadows Permit #07021083
That the Board take the following actions concerning recording of the Final Plat of Woodlyn Meadows, (a 143 lot single family private residential subdivision with private streets and private storm water retention ponds), located in the Beulah Community lying south of Mobile Highway. Owned and developed by Woodlyn Developers, LLC. Prior to recording, the County Engineer, County Surveyor, Development Services Director and the Clerk of the Circuit Court must sign the Final Plat, as set forth in Section 4.02.07.E, 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 Statutes;

A. Approve the final plat for recording; and

B. Approve the street names "Arbor Point, Brindle Drive, Fieldcrest Court, Harvest Moon Court, Hillsmere Court, Wheeler Way, and Winter Greene Drive"; and

C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to execute a Conservation Easement.
 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 7989   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Public Safety Department - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board approve the two Request for Disposition of Property Forms for the Public Safety Department, for property which is described and listed on the Disposition Forms, with reasons for distribution 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.
 
2. 7994   Recommendation Concerning the Memorandum of Agreement between the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the Federal Emergency Management Agency Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Program Management Office - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Program Management Office:

A. Approve the MOA which establishes a management relationship between the two parties, defines the professional conduct with respect to the access, utilization, and security standards between the inter-operable notification systems of Escambia County's portal to Florida Emergency Message Notification System for Emergency Alert Messages and the FEMA IPAWS-OPEN national backbone communication/notification system, that structures the alert and distributes the emergency message from one inter-operable system to another. A select few Public Safety Department staff will be designated by the Division of Emergency Management Manager to be trained and authorized to utilize the notification system and maintain the integrity of the emergency notification system; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to execute the MOA and all related documents as required implementing the MOA.
 
3. 7888   Recommendation Concerning a Reappointment to the Tourist Development Council - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

That the Board waive the Board’s Policy, Section I, Part B 1. (D), Appointment Policy and Procedures and reappoint Naresh (Nash) Patel, to the Tourist Development Council, for a four-year term, effective May 1, 2015, through April 30, 2019, as a “Hotel/Motel Industry” appointee.
 
4. 8026   Recommendation Concerning the Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2015 - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the March 19, 2015, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant.
 
5. 8027   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling and Advertising of a Public Hearing to Adopt a Resolution Creating the Atwood Redevelopment Area - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the April 23, 2015, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), authorizing the scheduling and advertising of a Public Hearing at 5:31 p.m., on Thursday, May 21, 2015, to consider adoption of a Resolution of Escambia County, Florida, relating to Community Redevelopment; finding that there is a blighted area within Escambia County, Florida, and a shortage of affordable housing for low and moderate income households, specifically within the Atwood Community; finding that rehabilitation conservation, redevelopment, or a combination of these in the Atwood Community is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare of the residents of Escambia County; finding that there is a need to designate Atwood as a Redevelopment Area; and providing for an effective date.
 
6. 8028   Recommendation Concerning the Branded Logos for the Community Redevelopment Agency - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the April 23, 2015, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), approving the branded logos for the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the Celebrating Brownsville Festival. These branded logos will be used in conjunction with the approved County official logo on internal printed supplies such as letterheads, envelopes, customer surveys, and marketing and promotional materials. These branded logos will be used during special events, workshops, and Grant Applications primarily to promote CRA Programs and events.
 
7. 8074   Recommendation Concerning the Maintenance of Traffic Plan Recommendations - Commissioner Grover Robinson, District 4

That the Board endorse the Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Plan Recommendations final report from the MOT Working Group, which recommends that the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization adopt the content of the report and work with the Florida Department of Transportation to incorporate the recommendations into the Design/Build bid package, to plan a replacement of the Pensacola Bay Bridge within the next three to five years.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 7926   Recommendation Concerning the Contract Extension on the Uniform Rental Service Contract - David W. Wheeler, CFM, Facilities Management Department Director

That the Board take the following action on the Uniform Rental Service Contract, PD 11-12.028:

A. Approve the first 12-month Contract extension, effective July 13, 2015, to Unifirst Corporation;

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Maintenance Cost Center 210602, Object Code 54401; Fund 401, Solid Waste, Cost Centers 230301, 230304, 230306, 230307, & 230314, Object Code 54401; Fund 001, General Fund, Animal Shelter, Cost Center 320501, Object Code 54401; and Fund 001, General Fund, Mosquito and Arthropod Control, Cost Center 220701, Object Code 54401]
 
2. 8030   Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of Three Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following April 23, 2015, 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 Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens:

A. Approving the following cancellation of three Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens, as the Grant recipients have met their Grant requirements:

Property Owner Address Amount
Kenneth and Maureen Horton 111 Lakewood Road $1,209
Prenecker and Marie L. Jackson 109 Lakewood Road $1,287
Eva Roberts 3205 West Lee Street $3,730


B. Authorizing the Chairman to execute the Cancellation of Lien documents.
 
3. 8029   Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following April 23, 2015, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the four Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements:

A. Approving the following four Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements:

1. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Linda Y. Kennedy, the owner of residential property located at 410 South 1st Street, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,700, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220516, Object Code 58301, for roof replacement;

2. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Phillip McAdams and Viola Loveless, the owners of residential property located at 1301 Dexter Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,847 representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220519, Object Code 58301, to install new windows;

3. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Tracey Verge, the owner of residential property located at 203 Baublits Drive, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $4,680 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220516, Object Code 58301, to install new windows and electrical rewiring; and

4. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Willie Mae West, the owner of residential property located at 114 Milton Road, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $1,850 representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220519, Object Code 58301, to install a new roof; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement the Grant awards.
 
4. 8031   Recommendation Concerning Commercial Sign Grant Program Funding Agreement for 1611 North Pace Boulevard, Suite "C" - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following April 23, 2015, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Commercial Sign Grant Program Funding Agreement for the property located at 1611 North Pace Boulevard, Suite "C," Pensacola, Florida:

A. Approving the Commercial Sign Grant Program Funding Agreement between Escambia County CRA and Thong Tran, owner of commercial property located at 1611 North Pace Boulevard, Suite "C," Pensacola, Florida, in the Brownsville Redevelopment District, in the amount of $971, representing an in-kind match through the CRA Brownsville TIF, Fund 151, Cost Center 220515, Object Code 58301, and/or Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED) 2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Fund 129, Cost Center 220435, Object Code 58301, to install new signs; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding Agreement and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.
 
5. 8009   Recommendation Concerning a Contractual Services Agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to Treat Infestations of Cogongrass - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning a Contractual Services Agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to treat infestations of cogongrass:

A. Approve the Contractual Services Agreement with the FDACS;

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Contractual Services Agreement; and

C. Authorize the Chairman to sign any subsequent Agreement-related documents, including no-cost extensions, pending Legal review and approval, without further action of the Board.

[Funding Source: Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects, Cost Center to be established at the time of a Supplemental Budget Amendment]
 
6. 8024   Recommendation Concerning the Amendment of Contract Number AH102, by Big Bend Community Based Care, Inc. - Michael A. Tidwell, Corrections Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Amendment of Contract Number AH102, by Big Bend Community Based Care, Inc. (BBCBC), which provides funding for the establishment of a Forensic Mental Health Specialist position within the Community Corrections Division, in the Pre-Trial Release Program, to provide services to the Criminal Justice System:

A. Approve Contract Number AH102, Amendment #007, between BBCBC and Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, which revises the required reports to conform to Contract requirements with BBCBC; revises Exhibit "C" and Exhibit "G," and updates the funding source to include funding for the Fiscal Year 2015/2016; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Amendment of Contract Number AH102.

[Funding: This Contract is a fixed-rate Contract for a total amount of $43,971, for Fiscal Year 2014/2015. This funding is provided by the State 100%]
 
7. 8023   Recommendation Concerning a Purchase Order in Excess of $50,000, for Fiscal Year 2014-2015, for the Escambia County Corrections Department - Michael A. Tidwell, Corrections Department Director

That the Board, for the Fiscal Year 2014-2015, approve the issuance of a blanket and/or individual Purchase Order in excess of $50,000, based upon a previously-awarded Contract, Contractual Agreement, or an annual requirement, as provided, for the Corrections Department as follows:

Vendor/Contractor Amount Contract Number
Aramark Corrections Services, LLC $700,000 PD 13-14.065

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 290401, Object Code 53401]
 
8. 8017   Recommendation Concerning the 2015 Grant Application for the MacArthur Grant for Escambia County Corrections Department - Michael A. Tidwell, Corrections Department Director

That the Board approve and ratify the submission of the 2015 Grant Application for the MacArthur Grant, as part of the MacArthur Foundation’s Safety and Justice Challenge, in the amount of $2,000,000, that will be used for re-entry programs with Re-Entry Alliance Pensacola, Inc.
 
9. 7958   Recommendation Concerning the Off System Project Agreement Related to the Replacement and Maintenance of Escambia County Bridge Number 480088 - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Off System Project Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Escambia County related to the replacement and maintenance of County Road (CR) 196 over Jacks Branch, Bridge #480088:

A. Approve the State of Florida Department of Transportation Off System Project Agreement between FDOT and Escambia County related to the replacement and maintenance of CR 196 over Jacks Branch, Bridge #480088;

B. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Agreement; and

C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to execute the documents and any subsequent documents required for implementation of the bridge replacements.

[Funding Source: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Account 210402/54601]
 
10. 7964   Recommendation Concerning the Off System Project Agreement Related to the Replacement and Maintenance of Escambia County Bridge Number 480098 - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Off System Project Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Escambia County related to the replacement and maintenance of County Road (CR) 99 over Pine Barren Creek, Bridge #480098:

A. Approve the State of Florida Department of Transportation Off System Project Agreement between FDOT and Escambia County related to the replacement and maintenance of CR 99 over Pine Barren Creek, Bridge #480098;

B. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Agreement; and

C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to execute the documents and any subsequent documents required for implementation of the bridge replacements.

[Funding Source: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Account 210402/54601]
 
11. 7946   Recommendation Concerning the Off System Project Agreement Related to the Replacement and Maintenance of Escambia County Bridge Number 484261 - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Off System Project Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Escambia County related to the replacement and maintenance of Sandy Hollow Road over Sandy Hollow Creek, Bridge #484261:

A. Approve the State of Florida Department of Transportation Off System Project Agreement between FDOT and Escambia County related to the replacement and maintenance of Sandy Hollow Road over Sandy Hollow Creek, Bridge #484261;

B. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Agreement; and

C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to execute the documents and any subsequent documents required for implementation of the bridge replacement.

[Funding Source: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Account 210402/54601]
 
12. 7947   Recommendation Concerning the Off System Project Agreement Related to the Replacement and Maintenance of Escambia County Bridge Number 484030 - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Off System Project Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Escambia County related to the replacement and maintenance of County Road (CR) 99A (Arthur Brown Road) over Boggy Creek, Bridge #484030:

A. Approve the State of Florida Department of Transportation Off System Project Agreement between FDOT and Escambia County related to the replacement and maintenance of CR 99A (Arthur Brown Road) over Boggy Creek, Bridge #484030;

B. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Agreement; and

C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to execute the documents and any subsequent documents required for implementation of the bridge replacements.

[Funding Source: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Account 210402/54601]
 
13. 7506   Recommendation Concerning State Road 173 (Blue Angel Parkway) - Transfer Project from Escambia County to the Florida Department of Transportation - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the transfer of the State Road (SR) 173 (Blue Angel Parkway) Project from Escambia County, Florida, to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT):

A. Rescind the following Board's action of April 18, 2013:

1. Approving the Amendment to Transportation Regional Incentive Program Agreement by and between State of Florida, Department of Transportation and Escambia County, Florida;

2. Approving the State of Florida Department of Transportation Assignment Agreement;

3. Approving the Locally Funded Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Escambia County;

4. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for Project No. 421012-1-38-01; and

5. Adopting the Resolution authorizing the Chairman to sign the Agreements; and

B. Approve the Amendment to Transportation Regional Incentive Program Agreement by and between the State of Florida, Department of Transportation and Escambia County, Florida [Financial Project No. 421012-1-38-01];
C. Approve the Locally Funded Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Escambia County [Project No. 421012-1-38-01];
D. Approve the State of Florida Department of Transportation Assignment Agreement - Financial Project I.D. 421012-1-38-01; and

E. Adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution supporting the transfer of the SR 173 (Blue Angel Parkway) Project No. 421012-1-38-01 from Escambia County to FDOT.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107/56301, Project #08EN0038 - $122,333; Fund 152, Southwest Sector CRA, Cost Center 210508/56301, Project #08EN0062 - $256,764]
 
14. 7951   Recommendation Concerning the Interlocal Agreement with the Santa Rosa Island Authority Relating to Transportation Services on Pensacola Beach for Summer 2015 - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Interlocal Agreement with the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) relating to transportation services on Pensacola Beach for summer 2015:

A. Approve the Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County and the SRIA Relating to Transportation Services on Pensacola Beach, via Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) trolleys, from May 22, 2015, through September 7, 2015, with the SRIA reimbursing the County for all operating costs; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Interlocal Agreement.

For the last several years, SRIA and ECAT have cooperatively arranged for trolley service on Pensacola Beach during the busy summer beach season. The trolley service route travels along Fort Pickens Road and Via De Luna Drive, allowing beach-goers, tourist and local, an opportunity to visit more of the beach, and subsequently, more of the beach businesses.

The trolley service also stops at the pavilion on Casino Beach, which serves as a drop location for ECAT “Beach Jumper” routes, bringing passengers from Pensacola to Pensacola Beach. The trolley service route runs seven days a week during the contract period.

[Funding: The SRIA will reimburse the County for all operating costs]
 
15. 8005   Recommendation Concerning the Amendment to Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement with Visit Pensacola, Inc. - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board approve the Amendment to Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and Pensacola Sports Association, Inc., as Fiscal Agent for Visit Pensacola, Inc., to include additional funding from overage available in the Tourist Promotion Fund (108), as approved by the Board on March 19, 2015, in the amount of $1,255,753.

[Funding: Fund 108, Tourist Promotion Fund, Account 58201, Cost Centers 360101 and 360105]
 
16. 8003   Recommendation Concerning the Amendment to Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement with Art, Culture, and Entertainment, Inc. - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board approve the Amendment to Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and Art, Culture, and Entertainment, Inc., to include additional funding from the overage available in the Tourist Promotion Fund (108), as approved by the Board on March 19, 2015, in the amount of $487,500, to be used specifically for performance of the Foo Foo Festival.

[Funding: Fund 108, Tourist Promotion Fund, Account 58201, Cost Center 360105]
 
17. 8010   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #118 - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #118, General Fund (001), in the amount of $87,276, to recognize the Sheriff's Department off-duty officer, insurance, firing range, and miscellaneous reimbursements/fees, and to appropriate these funds to purchase bullet proof vests to aid in law enforcement activities in Escambia County.
 
18. 7974   Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Section 5 Cell 1A Design - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County and Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 14-15.022, Section 5 Cell 1A Design, for a lump sum of $460,000, for tasks Pre-Design, Wetland Mitigation and Stormwater Development. Negotiations are to be held with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc., at a later date for the remainder of the proposed fee for Landfill Development, Bid Assistance and Construction Assistance when the project can be better defined.

[Funding: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Cost Center 230315, Solid Waste Projects, Object Code 56301, Improvements other than Buildings]
 
19. 7828   Recommendation Concerning Automated Demand Response Transportation Management System - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Contract Documents for Agreements between Escambia County, Florida, and the following vendors, per the terms and conditions of PD 14-15.002, Automated Demand Response Transportation Management System and the Interlocal Agreement between Santa Rosa County and Escambia County, Florida, for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant Funding:

A. CTS Software, Inc., for a lump sum of $81,910, for Santa Rosa County, Florida; and

B. RouteMatch Software, Inc., for a lump sum of $109,650, and an allowance of $17,000, for additional training and equipment for Escambia County, Florida.

[Funding: Fund 320, FTA Capital Projects Fund, Cost Center 320425]
 
20. 7614   Recommendation Concerning Choctaw Outfall Drainage Improvements - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board award Contract PD 14-15.021, for Choctaw Outfall Drainage Improvements, to Brown Construction of Northwest Florida, Inc., in the amount of $97,958.90.

[Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #11EN1071]
 
21. 7619   Recommendation Concerning the Artificial Reef Construction - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board award Contract PD 14-15.029, for Artificial Reef Construction, to Panhandle Underwater Maintenance and Salvage, LLC, and approve the Agreement for Artificial Reef Construction between Escambia County and Panhandle Underwater Maintenance and Salvage, LLC, in the amount of $79,400.

[Funding: Fund 352, Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) III, Cost Center 220102, Object Code 56301, Project Number #10NE0808]
 
22. 7865   Recommendation Concerning the Dredging of Lafitte Cove Canal - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board award an Indefinite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery Term Contract, PD 14-15.040, for Dredging of Lafitte Cove Canal, to Coastal Reef Builders, Inc., and approve the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Coastal Reef Builders, Inc., in the amount of $65,000.

[Funding: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 211602, Object Code 54601]
 
23. 8051   Recommendation Concerning the Proposed Acquisition of Real Property (with Office Building) Located at 114 East Gregory Street for the Escambia County Corrections Department - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board 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 accordance with Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Policy, dated June 2, 2011, regarding Real Property Acquisitions, in anticipation of purchasing a parcel of real property (with office building) located at 114 East Gregory Street from Jenkins & Matthews, LLC, which could be utilized by the Escambia County Corrections Department for various divisions and related functions.

[Funds for meeting the requirements of Section 46-139, Escambia County Code of Ordinances are available in Funding Source: Fund 114, Misdemeanor Probation]
 
24. 8032   Recommendation Concerning the Escambia County Artificial Reef Construction 2015 Grant Agreement with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC 14327) for the Tugboat "Ocean Wind" - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Escambia County Artificial Reef Construction 2015 Grant Agreement with Florida Fish and Conservation Commission (FWC) for the tugboat "Ocean Wind":

A. Approve, subject to Legal sign-off, the Escambia County Artificial Reef Construction 2015 Grant Agreement between FWC and Escambia County (FWC Agreement No.14327) for the tugboat "Ocean Wind", in the amount not-to-exceed $100,000, from the date of execution through December 31, 2015. (Please note the last sentence of Agreement in Paragraph 34, “Any action in connection herewith, in law or equity, shall be brought in Leon County, Florida, to the exclusion of all other lawful venues.”; and Paragraph 36, Jury Trial Waiver.);

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement; 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.

[AGREEMENT WITH LEGAL SIGN-OFF (REPLACEMENT BACKUP) TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER]

[Funding Source: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 220102, CED Capital Projects, Project #10NE0808, Artificial Reefs]
 
25. 8060   Recommendation Concerning Consulting Services for Jail Medical - Michael A. Tidwell, Corrections Department Department Director

That the Board authorize a Purchase Order to Alliance Medical Management, for Consulting Services for Jail Medical, not to exceed $35,000.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 290402]
 
26. 8020   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Baskerville Donovan, Inc., for "Engineering and Surveying Services for the Pensacola Beach Master Plan" - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Order to Baskerville Donovan, Inc., on Contract PD 10-11.005, for "Engineering and Surveying Services for the Pensacola Beach Master Plan":

Department: Public Works
Division: Transportation and Traffic Operations
Type: Addition
Amount: $123,984.92
Vendor: Baskerville Donovan, Inc.
Project Name: Pensacola Beach Master Plan
Contract: PD 10-11.005, "Engineering and Surveying Services for the Pensacola Beach Master Plan"
PO No.: 121158
CO No.: 6
Original Award Amount: $149,746.26
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders through this CO: $1,197,579.37
New Contract Total: $1,347,325.63

[Funding Source: Fund 352, Local Option Sales Tax III, Cost Center 210107/56301]
 
27. 8075   Recommendation Concerning a Resolution Supporting the Solid Waste Annual Dump Dash 5K and Fun Run Fundraiser Event - Patrick T. Johnson, Solid Waste Management Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Solid Waste Annual Dump Dash 5K and Fun Run Fundraiser Event:

A. Adopt the Resolution supporting (authorizing) the Solid Waste Annual Dump Dash 5K and Fun Run Fundraiser Event (to be held at the Perdido Landfill on April 25, 2015) as a source for significant funding for educational outreach and for the benefit of County services and facilities; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution.

[Funding Source: Fund 101, Escambia County Restricted Fund, Cost Center 230317, Solid Waste Fund Raiser]
 
28. 8079   Recommendation Concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation Emergency Local Government Emergency Relief Reimbursement Agreement - South Old Corry Field Road (County Road 295A), FPID #436259-2-G8-01 - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action:

A. Rescind its action of January 8, 2015, approving the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Emergency Local Government Emergency Relief Reimbursement Agreement for Old Corry Field Road (County Road 295A), for temporary repairs for this project; rescind its action adopting a Resolution (R2015-3) supporting the State of Florida Department of Transportation Emergency Local Government Emergency Reimbursement Agreement, and rescind its action authorizing the Chairman to sign the Resolution, the Agreement, and any other documents associate with this Agreement.

B. Approve the State of Florida Department of Transportation Emergency Local Government Emergency Relief Reimbursement Agreement for South Old Corry Field Road (County Road 295A), FPID #436259-2-G8-01, subject to Legal sign-off, in the amount of $174,460, for repairs for this Project.

C. Adopt the Resolution, subject to Legal sign-off, supporting the State of Florida Department of Transportation Emergency Local Government Emergency Reimbursement Agreement for South Old Corry Field Road (County Road 295A), FPID #436259-2-G8-01; and

D. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution, the Agreement, and any other documents associated with this Agreement.

[Funding Source: The FDOT agrees to reimburse Escambia County an amount not to exceed $174,460 for actual costs. Escambia County will submit invoices to FDOT on a monthly basis. Fund 112, Disaster Recovery Fund, April 2014 Floods]
 
  III. For Discussion
 
1. 8055   Recommendation Concerning the Appointment of a Tourism Representative to the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board appoint one of the following two nominees to the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee to serve as an individual representing the tourism industry; this appointee will serve on the Committee until all recommendations and assignments relating to the RESTORE Act are completed, as designated by the Board of County Commissioners:

A. Susan Carleton; or

B. Drew Buchanan.
 
2. 8025   Recommendation Concerning a Resolution to Support Establishing a 3% Cap on Growth in Individual Counties for Medicaid Costs - Commissioner Grover C. Robinson, IV, District 4

That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution to support establishing a 3% Cap on growth in individual counties for Medicaid costs under Section 409.415, Florida Statutes, requesting the Florida Legislature to establish an annual growth rate cap of 3% to protect those counties that are disproportionately affected by the enrollment based formula beginning in Fiscal Year 2015/2016. (Next year the State average for Medicaid increase is less than 3%; however, a significant number of counties will be over 3%. Escambia County, with a growth rate of 5.22%, will have a 5.22% increase.)
 
3. 8057   Discussion Concerning Issues Pertaining to Firefighters - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator
 
4. 8073  
Recommendation Concerning a Memorandum of Agreement with the Pensacola Escambia County Promotion and Development Commission for a Line of Credit Associated with Project Foil - Amy Lovoy, Interim Assistant County Administrator

That the Board consider the following:

A. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the Pensacola Escambia County Promotion and Development Commission (PEDC) to establish an interest-free Line of Credit (LOC) with the County, in an amount not to exceed $750,000, in order to cashflow a Grant received from the State's Department of Economic Opportunity and used for activities associated with Project Foil;

B. Allocating $750,000, from reserves in Local Option Sales Tax (LOST), for the LOC; and

C. Setting the total maximum amount of draws that can be against this LOC, at an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 110267]
 
 
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
  I.   For Action
 
1. 8053  
Recommendation Concerning Scheduling an Attorney/Client Session on May 7, 2015 at 3:30 P.M. to Discuss Pending Litigation in the Cases of Clifton Underwood v. Escambia County, FL - Case No.: 2014 CA 000059 and Escambia County v. Robert Chapman Enterprises, Inc., et al. - Case No.: 2011 CA 000345

That the Board take the following action:

A. Schedule a private meeting with its attorneys to discuss pending litigation, in accordance with Section 286.011(8), Fla. Stat., for May 7, 2015 at 3:30 p.m.; and

B. Approve the public notice printed below to be published in the Pensacola News Journal on Sunday, April 26, 2015.
PUBLIC NOTICE
IT IS THE INTENTION of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Florida, to hold a private meeting with its attorney to discuss pending litigation in the cases of Clifton Underwood v. Escambia County, FL and Escambia County v. Robert Chapman Enterprises, Inc., et al., in accordance with Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes. Such attorney-client session will be held at 3:30 p.m., on Thursday, May 7, 2015, in the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, Board Chambers, 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola, Florida. Commissioners Wilson B. Robertson, Douglas B. Underhill, Lumon J. May, Grover C. Robinson, IV, and Steven L. Barry, County Administrator Jack R. Brown, County Attorney Alison P. Rogers, Attorney representing Escambia County Charles V. Peppler, Deputy County Attorney, and a certified court reporter will attend the attorney-client session.
 
2. 8048   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing on May 7, 2015 at 5:31 p.m. to amend the Definition of Chapter 30, Section 30-92 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances.

That the Board authorize scheduling a Public Hearing on May 7, 2015 at 5:31 p.m. for consideration of amending Chapter 30, Section 30-92 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, specifically the definitions of “Building Construction Code Enforcement Officer” and “Environmental Law Enforcement Officer” removing language that the officers are “vested with authority to bear arms and make arrests” from the definitions.
 
3. 8050   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing on May 7, 2015, at 5:32 p.m. for Consideration of Amending the Inoperable Vehicle Ordinance

That the Board authorize scheduling a Public Hearing on May 7, 2015 at 5:32 p.m. for consideration of amending Chapter 42, Section 42-196 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, as it relates to Inoperable Vehicles and providing a definition of “inoperable” and “vehicle.”
 
4. 8056   Recommendation Concerning the Governmental Facilities Leasing Corporation

That the Board take the following action concerning the Governmental Facilities Leasing Corporation:

A. Repeal Resolution R97-93, the “Sponsorship Resolution,” which approved the issuance and sale of not exceeding $15,000,000 revenue bonds by Escambia County Office Facilities Leasing Corporation, approved the corporation and the members thereof and certain other matters with respect thereto; Repeal Resolution R97-121, reflecting the name change of the corporation to Governmental Facilities Leasing Corporation; Repeal Resolution R98-104 which amended Resolution R97-121; Repeal Resolution R2007-118 which amended Resolution R98-104; Repeal Resolution R2009-118 which amended Resolution R2007-118; Repeal Resolution R2010-98 which amended Resolution R2009-118; and

B. Request that the County Administrator’s Office provide letters of appreciation to the following members to thank them for their service:

1. Mark L. Lyons, III;
2. Joseph A. Maloney; and
3. William E. Bassett, Sr.
 
14.   Items added to the agenda.
 
15.   Announcements.
 
16.   Adjournment.
 

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