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County Attorney's Report 8. 4.

BCC Regular Meeting

Discussion

Meeting Date:	06/02/2015
Issue: Acquisition of the “Ocean Wind” Vessel
From:	Alison Rogers
Department:	County Attorney's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of the "Ocean Wind" Vessel from Ocean Transport Corporation-

A. That the Board approve and accept the Bill of Sale and Certificate of Documentation transferring title of the “Ocean Wind” vessel from Ocean Transport Corporation to Escambia County.

B. That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Indemnity Agreement from Ocean Transport Corporation relating to an unresolved claim of lien held by Southwestern Barge Fleet Services, Inc.

BACKGROUND:

By Board action on January 8, 2015, the Board previously approved the acquisition of the “Ocean Wind” vessel from Ocean Transport Corporation for deployment as an artificial reef. Thereafter, on May 1, 2015, Ocean Transport Corporation provided the Bill of Sale and Certificate of Documentation to transfer title of the “Ocean Wind” vessel to Escambia County.

On May 8, 2015, the “Ocean Wind” abstract of title was provided by the National Vessel Documentation Center, which included an unresolved claim of lien held by Southwestern Barge Fleet Services, Inc. in the amount of $1,047.15. Ocean Transport Corporation subsequently provided an Indemnity Agreement to indemnify the County against any and all claims of Southwestern Barge Fleet Services, Inc. related to the transfer of title of the “Ocean Wind” vessel

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

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LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

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PERSONNEL:

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POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

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IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

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Attachments
Bill of Sale
Certificate of Documentation
Indemnity Agreement