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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – March 17, 2016 – 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 Underhill.
 
3.   Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
 
4.   Are there any items to be added to the agenda?

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the agenda as prepared (or duly amended).
 
5.   Commissioners’ Forum.
 
6.   Presentation - Florida Department of Health Certification for the following Fields of Accreditation on environmental samples:  drinking water (microbiology), non-potable water (general chemistry, metals, microbiology), and solid and chemical materials (general chemistry and metals), to Christy Draper, Escambia County Water Quality Laboratory Manager.
 
7. 9938   Proclamation.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the Proclamation recognizing Wendy Raquel Robinson for her dedication and commitment in her many roles as actor, producer, director, and host, and extending its sincere appreciation for generously giving her support to this community.
 
8.   Written Communication:
 
A. 9959   February 3, 2016, communication from Joseph L. Herring, on behalf of the Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy Council, Inc., requesting $5,000 to $10,000 to help facilitate activities throughout the year in support of the area's veterans.
 
B. 9952   February 19, 2016, communication from Mike Crawley, on behalf of Bill Salter Advertising, Inc.; WOS Properties, LLC; and WOS Enterprises, LLC, requesting that the Board waive additional fees above the original amount due on 43 Fire Protection Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) Liens placed against various undeveloped properties in Escambia County, Florida, where billboards were located.
 
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. 9978   Committee of the Whole Recommendation.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following actions, as recommended by the Committee of Whole (C/W), at the March 8, 2016, C/W Workshop:

A. “Adopt Option 1 where you have to have a permanent location where you’re there, you can be reached, you can be communicated with and if you don’t have (a permanent sales location within the County) you cannot get a temporary permit to sell vehicles in this county” relating to permitted uses within the HC/LI district regarding temporary auto sales (C/W Item 9);

B. Offer $20,000 as compensation to the Ice Flyers for the move of scheduled games to make the Pensacola Bay Center available for Pensacon on the dates requested in February 2017 (C/W Item 10); and

C. Approve, and ratify the Chairman’s signature on, the letters from the Board to the Office of the Governor in support of the State funding Project FOIL (the Bluffs) and requesting the State fund the Muscogee Road Freight Corridor (CR184 Widening and Drainage Improvement Project) (C/W Add-on #2).
 
11.   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. 9950   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 Special Committee of the Whole Workshop held February 25, 2016;

B. Approve the Minutes of the Special Board Meeting held February 25, 2016;

C. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Agenda Work Session held March 3, 2016; and

D. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held March 3, 2016.
 
 
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
  I.   Public Hearing
 
1. 9902   5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Comprehensive Plan Chapter 9 OBJ 1.6, CPA-2015-04

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt an Ordinance amending Part II of the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan: 2030, Chapter 9, Housing Element, Objective 1.6, Housing Programs, CPA-2015-04, removing references to the Neighborhood Enterprise Foundation and providing for affordable housing assistance.

This hearing serves as the second of two required public hearings before the BCC as set forth in Section 2-7.2(a) and F.S. 125.66(4)(b).

At the May 5, 2015, Planning Board Meeting, the Board recommend approval of this Ordinance.
 
  II.  Action Item
 
1. 9901   Recommendation Concerning an At-Large Re-appointment/Appointment to the Planning Board

That the Board take the following action concerning a two-year, at-large re-appointment/ appointment to the Escambia County Planning Board, effective April 6, 2016 through April 5, 2018:

A. Re-appoint Reid W. Rushing;

B. Appoint Jennifer M. Wasilenko, P.E.;
OR

C. Appoint John Kirk Waters.
 
2. 9909   Recommendation Concerning an At-Large Re-appointment to the Board of Adjustment

That the Board waive the Board's Policy, Section 1, Part B 1.(D), Appointment Policy and Procedures, and re-appoint at-large member Bill Stromquist to the Escambia County Board of Adjustment, effective April 6, 2016, through April 5, 2018.

Escambia County's Community & Media Relations Office posted a General Alert on the County's website for two weeks, from February 17, 2016, through March 01, 2016, to seek volunteers to fill the at-large position on the Escambia County Board of Adjustment. Mr. Stromquist was the only one to submit his resume for consideration.
 
3. 9949  
Recommendation Concerning Final Plat Lost Key C9A Townhome Permit #1500017

That the Board take the following actions concerning recording of the Final Plat of Lost Key C9A Townhome (a 28-lot townhome residential subdivision with private street and retention ponds), located in the Lost Key Golf and Beach Club community on Perdido Key and lying east of River Road. Owned and developed by WCI Communities, LLC. Prior to recording, the County Engineer, County Surveyor, Development Services Director and the Clerk of the Circuit Court must sign the Final Plat. 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 name “Carlinga Drive."
 
  III. Consent Agenda
 
1. 9930   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing

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

April 7, 2016

5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Conditional Use 2016-03 - 8900 Waring Road

5:48 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Sunbelt Concrete Recycling Facility
 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 9831   Recommendation Concerning a Site Access Agreement to Conduct an Environmental Assessment on County-Owned Property Located at 13009 Beulah Road - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning a Site Access Agreement for County-owned property located at 13009 Beulah Road:

A. Approve the Site Access Agreement to conduct an environmental site assessment on County-owned property located at 13009 Beulah Road; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign all documents related to the project.
 
2. 9924   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing for the Valkyry Way Roadway and Drainage Improvements Municipal Services Benefit Unit - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing on April 7, 2016, at 5:33 p.m., to consider adoption of an Ordinance creating the Valkyry Way Roadway and Drainage Improvements Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU).
 
3. 9919   Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, February 18, 2016 - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the February 18, 2016, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant.
 
4. 9894   Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the Escambia County Mass Transit Advisory Committee - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

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

A. Confirm the appointment of Mr. John Johnson as the Mayoral appointee for the City of Pensacola to the Escambia County Mass Transit Advisory Committee, with an appointment effective March 17, 2016, and running concurrently with the term of the current Mayor of the City of Pensacola, Mr. Ashton J. Hayward, III; and

B. Request that the County Administrator's Office provide a Letter of Appointment to Mr. John Johnson and a letter of Appreciation to Ms. Deborah Corbin for her service.

The previous appointee, Ms. Deborah Corbin, resigned her appointment.

Mr. Johnson submitted a Resume expressing interest in the appointment to serve on the MTAC at this time. Mayor Hayward would like to appoint Mr. Johnson to replace Ms. Corbin.
 
5. 9912   Recommendation Concerning a Unified Advanced Traffic Management System and a Regional Transportation Management Center - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution expressing support for the construction and operation of a Unified Advanced Traffic Management System and a Regional Transportation Management Center for Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, the City of Pensacola, the City of Milton, and the City of Gulf Breeze.
 
6. 9734   Recommendation Concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation Intersection Safety Off System Project Maintenance Agreement - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Off System Project Maintenance Agreement, related to a 100% Federally-Funded Safety Improvement Project that is being coordinated by the FDOT and involves performing safety enhancements to 59 stop-controlled intersections throughout the County:

A. Approve the State of Florida Department of Transportation Off System Project Maintenance Agreement; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the State of Florida Department of Transportation Off-System Project Maintenance Agreement.
 
7. 9940   Recommendation Concerning the Release of a Portion of an Existing Conservation Easement to the Florida Department of Transportation - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the release of a portion of an existing conservation easement containing approximately 17,211 square feet to the Florida Department of Transportation to help facilitate improvements along Nine Mile Road:

A. Approve the Release of Conservation Easement releasing 17,211 square feet to FDOT; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign, subject to Legal review and sign-off, the documents necessary to release the Conservation Easement to FDOT.
 
8. 9904   Recommendation Concerning a Resolution Regarding the Construction of County Road 295A (Old Corry Field Road) Bridge - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution requesting that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) not only include the County Road (CR) 295A (Old Corry Field Road) Bridge Number 484092 in the Department’s Bridge Replacement Work Program, but also request expediting construction of the bridge.
 
9. 9951   Recommendation Concerning a Reappointment to the Escambia Marine Advisory Committee - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

That the Board waive the Board's Policy, Section I, Part B 1.(D), Appointment Policy and Procedures, and confirm the County Administrator’s reappointment of Captain Ed Fish to the Escambia Marine Advisory Committee (EMAC), for a four-year term, effective May 1, 2016, through April 30, 2020, or at the discretion of the County Administrator.
 
10. 9954   Recommendation Concerning a Reappointment by the Mayor of the City of Pensacola to the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance - Todd Humble, Library Services Department Director

That the Board acknowledge for the Official Record Mayor Hayward's reappointment of Rebecca A. Temple, Ph.D., to the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance, to serve a two-year term, effective March 1, 2016, through February 28, 2018.
 
11. 9913   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of an Appeal Hearing of a Decision by the Contractor Competency Board on February 3, 2016, Petitioned by Donna Jenkins - Donald R. Mayo, CBO, Building Services Department Director

That the Board approve the scheduling of an Appeal Hearing for April 7, 2016, at 5:31 p.m., to review the Petition for Review of the Contractor Competency Board Decision (made at its February 3, 2016, meeting), as filed by Donna Jenkins, Petitioner, in the Complaint No.: COM150800026 - Escambia County Contractor Competency Board vs. Thimothy Sowell d/b/a Sowell Roofing, Inc.
 
12. 9915   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of an Appeal Hearing of a Decision by the Contractor Competency Board on February 3, 2016, Petitioned by James Freeman - Donald R. Mayo, CBO, Building Services Department Director

That the Board approve the scheduling of an Appeal Hearing for April 7, 2016 at 5:32 p.m., to review the Petition for Review of the Contractor Competency Board Decision (made at its February 3, 2016, meeting), as filed by James Freeman, Respondent, in the Complaint No.: COM151100033 - Escambia County Contractor Competency Board vs. James Freeman d/b/a Freeman Roofing Company.
 
13. 9413   Recommendation Concerning Approval of the Agreement for Consulting Services for the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management Federally-Funded Subgrant Agreement - Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant - Donald R. Mayo, CBO, Building Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Agreement for Consulting Services for the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management Federally-Funded Subgrant Agreement - Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant No.: 15FM-J7-01-27-01-XXX, approved by the Board of County Commissioners on November 5, 2015:

A. Approve the Agreement for Consulting Services between Escambia County, Florida, and Jeffrey S. Ward & Associates, Inc., for services including, but not limited to, the Scope of Services in the Exhibit "A" attached to the Agreement; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement.

[Funding: This project is funded, in whole or in part, by Grant funding provided through the Flood Mitigation Assistance ("FMA") Grant program pursuant to Federally-Funded Subgrant Agreement Number 15FM-J7-01-27-01-XXX]
 
14. 9956   Recommendation Concerning a Resolution in Support of the Educational Opportunity Center Hosted by Pensacola State College - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution in support of the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), hosted by Pensacola State College, as it endeavors to renew their program through the Educational Opportunity Grant Competition, which is conducted every five years by the U.S. Department of Education.
 
15. 9953   Recommendation Concerning a Resolution Authorizing Disaster-Related Straight Time Overtime for Unclassified, Exempt Employees of the Board of County Commissioners - Thomas "Tom" G. Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution authorizing the County Administrator to provide emergency compensation to unclassified, exempt employees who worked during a declared State of Local Emergency, establishing compensation rates, providing for compensatory time in lieu of monetary payment. The Resolution authorizes disaster-related straight time overtime payments for unclassified exempt employees of the Board of County Commissioners who worked more than 40 hours during the time commencing on Monday, February 15, 2016, through Monday, February 29, 2016, due to a Declared State of Emergency for the 2016 winter storms.
 
16. 9974   Recommendation Concerning the Federal Transit Administration Fiscal Year Annual Certifications and Assurances for Escambia County Area Transit - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Certifications and Assurances for Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT):

A. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the FTA Fiscal Year 2016 Certifications and Assurances for the Federal Transit Administration Assistance Programs; and

B. Ratify the Assistant County Attorney's signature, dated March 8, 2016, and the Affirmation of Applicant's Attorney on the FTA Fiscal Year 2016 Certifications and Assurances for the Federal Transit Administration Assistance Programs.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 9926   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #106 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #106, General Fund (001), in the amount of $42,627, to recognize the Sheriff's Department off-duty officer, insurance, and miscellaneous reimbursements/fees, and to appropriate these funds to offset operating expenses in the Sheriff's Budget associated with these programmatic costs.
 
2. 9932   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #107 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #107, Transportation Trust Fund (175), in the amount of $16,597, to recognize insurance proceeds received for damage to traffic equipment and other property at various locations throughout the County, and to appropriate these funds into the Road Maintenance and Traffic Operations Cost Centers from where repair costs were expended.
 
3. 9918   Recommendation Concerning Payment of the SMG Incentive Fees for the Pensacola Bay Center - Amy Lovoy, Assistant County Administrator

That the Board approve and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to pay incentive fees to SMG Management Services for Fiscal Year 2015, for performance incentives, in the amount of $57,344, and for concessions, in the amount of $92,729.43, for a collective total of $150,073.43, as part of the SMG Management Services Agreement, approved by the Board on February 16, 2012.

[Funding: Fund 409, Bay Center Management Fee, Cost Center 360401, Account 53401]
 
4. 9920   Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following March 17, 2016, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements:

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

1. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Terry J. and Mary E. Teschel , owners of residential property located at 316 Payne Road, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $4,450, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, to install a new roof;

2. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Terry J. Teschel, owner of residential property located at 314 Payne Road, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,600, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, to install a new roof;

3. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Jack M. Stringfield, owner of residential property located at 638 Lakewood Road, Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $4,625, representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370116, Object Code 58301, to install a new roof;

4. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Fireside Promenade, LLC, owner of residential property located at 315 East Palmetto Avenue, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $5,638, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, to install new windows;

5. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Willie F. and Ulander Palmer, owners of residential property located at 1608 Gary Avenue, Brownsville Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $4,075, representing an in-kind match through the Brownsville Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370113, Object Code 58301, for electrical rewiring;

6. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Evan L. Jr. and Sheila Feltner, owners of residential property located at 5 Audusson Avenue, Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,475, representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370116, Object Code 58301, to install central heating and air conditioning system;

7. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Caroline D. Kirk, owner of residential property located at 401 South First Street, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $4,151, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, to install new windows;

8. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Donna K. Gilmore, owner of residential property located at 636 Lakewood Road, Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,650, representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370116, Object Code 58301, to install a new roof;

9. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Charles H., Jr. and Elizabeth J. Wimberly, owners of residential property located at 8 Rowland Court, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $6,000, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, 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.
 
5. 9943   Recommendation Concerning AED Equipment, Service, and Wall Cabinet Purchase for the Public Safety Department - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order in the amount of $54,681.29, to CPR Savers and First Aid Supply, LLC, for AED Equipment, Service, and Wall Cabinets to be placed throughout Escambia County's Parks and Community Centers.

The Invitation to Bid PD 15-16.024, AED Equipment, Service and Wall Cabinet Purchase, was advertised in the Pensacola News Journal on January 25, 2016. Five bids were received on February 24, 2016. Although CPR Savers and First Aid Supply, LLC, were not the lowest bidders, Second Chance Medical Products bid did not include on-site preventive maintenance nor did they have a service representative within a 50-mile radius as requested in the invitation to bid.

[Funding: Fund 408, Emergency Medical Services, Cost Center 330302, EMS Operations, Object Code 56401, Machinery and Equipment; and Object Code 54601, Repair and Maintenance]
 
6. 9923   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. - Patrick T. Johnson, Waste Services Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Order #3, to Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., for Review Effort, Preparation of Response to Comments, and Semi-Annual Perdido Correction Action Program (CAP) Technical Reports for the Perdido Landfill and Perdido CAP, Escambia County, Florida:

Department: Waste Services
Division: Engineering and Environmental Quality
Type: Addition
Amount: $24,300
Vendor: Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Project Name: Review Effort, Preparation of Response
PO#: 151053
CO#: 3
Cost Center for CO: 230304, 230309 & 230316
Original PO Amount: $47,200
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders: $24,300
New PO Total: $71,500

[Funding Source: Fund 401, Solid Waste, Cost Centers 230304, 230309 & 230316; Object Code 53101]
 
7. 9927   Recommendation Concerning the RESTORE Program Manager Position Included in the Notice of Award for Planning Assistance for the Development of the Multi-Year Implementation Plan Relating to RESTORE - J. Taylor “Chips” Kirschenfeld, Interim Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board approve recruiting and hiring the full-time Grant-funded position of RESTORE (Resources, Ecosystems, Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies) Program Manager as included in the Notice of Award for Planning Assistance for the Development of the Multi-Year Implementation Plan Relating to RESTORE that was previously approved by the Board at its November 17, 2015, meeting (Item CAR II-15).

NOTE: The RESTORE Program Manager position is included in the Notice of Award. In the “BACKGROUND” section of the Recommendation on November 17, 2015, this position was listed as “a temporary RESTORE Program Manager.” This Recommendation is to clarify the intent of the position as a full-time Grant-funded position for budgeting and Human Resources Department purposes.

[Funding: Fund 118, Gulf Restoration Fund; Cost Center: 222030]
 
8. 9946   Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of Purchase Orders in Excess of $50,000, for the Department of Natural Resources Management for Fiscal Year 2015/2016 - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Interim Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board approve the issuance of cumulative Purchase Orders in excess of $50,000, based upon previously awarded Contracts, Contractual Agreements, or annual requirements, for the Department of Natural Resources Management for Fiscal Year 2015/2016, as follows:

Vendor Amount Contract Number
Blue Arbor, Inc $90,000 PD 14-15.041
Vendor Number: 023818
Temporary Employment Services
Funding: Multiple Funds/Cost Centers as Listed Below

[Funding Source: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Centers 220100, 221001, 221201; Fund 101, Restricted Fund, Cost Centers 220310, 220334, 221018; Fund 102, Economic Development Fund, Cost Center 360704; Fund 108, Tourist Development Fund, Cost Center 220805; Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects, Cost Center 221021; Fund 118, Gulf Coast Restoration Fund, Cost Center 222030]
 
9. 9900   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the Donation of a Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement for Massachusetts Avenue Sidewalk and Drainage Improvements - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning acceptance of the donation of a public road and right-of-way easement located at 319 Massachusetts Avenue from Nancy R. Thompson and Terry Lynn Thompson for sidewalk and drainage improvements:

A. Accept the donation of a public road and right-of-way easement located at 319 Massachusetts Avenue from Nancy R. Thompson and Terry Lynn Thompson for sidewalk and drainage improvements;

B. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps because the easement is being donated for governmental use, which is for road and drainage improvements, and benefits the public by the acceptance of the easement, which will enhance the safety and well-being of the citizens of Escambia County;

C. Authorize the payment of incidental expenditures associated with the recording of documents; and

D. Authorize staff to prepare, and the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept, the Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement as of the day of delivery of the Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement to the Chairman or Vice Chairman, and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to acknowledge the Board's acceptance at that time.

[Funding: Funds for incidental expenses associated with recording of documents are available in an Engineering Escrow Account accessed by the Escambia County Clerk's Office]
 
10. 9948   Recommendation Concerning Railroad Reimbursement Agreement for County Road 99 - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Railroad Reimbursement Agreement, Grade Crossing Traffic Control Devices, between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Alabama Gulf Coast Railway, LLC, and Escambia County Board of County Commissioners:

A. Adopt the Resolution authorizing execution of the Agreement;

B. Approve the Railroad Reimbursement Agreement for the installation and future maintenance of the following Alabama Gulf Coast Railway, LLC, automatic grade crossing signals:

Road Name Crossing # FPN # Annual Maintenance
(County's Portion)
County Road 99 663216T 43921615701 $1,701

C. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution and the Agreement as required.

[Funding: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Account 211201/54601]
 
11. 9937   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: $99,632.22
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.: 9
Original Award Amount: $149,746.26
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders through this CO: $1,297,211.59
New Contract Total: $1,446,957.85

[Funding Source: Fund 352, Local Option Sales Tax III, Cost Center 210107/56301, Project #16EN3424. Funds for the County Road (CR) 399 Traffic Calming Project @ Portofino Condominiums were received from the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) through an Interlocal Agreement approved by the Board on October 8, 2015]
 
12. 9947   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Two Agricultural Tractors with Mowers for the Road Division - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County to utilize the Florida Sheriff's Association Contract #15-13-0904, and award a Purchase Order to Coastal Machinery Company in the amount of $255,115.68, for the purchase of two Kubota M110GXDTC Tractors with Terrain King KB 2300 Rotary Boom Mowers, according to the specifications of VE 15-16.002.

The Office of Purchasing posted the request on the Escambia County Website for 30 days, with no responses.

[Funding Source: Fund 175, "Transportation Trust Fund", Cost Center 210402, Object Code 56401]
 
13. 9908   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of a Fire/Water Rescue Vessel - Claudia Simmons, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve the purchase and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Purchase Order to Brown Helicopter, Inc., in the amount of $144,636.50, for the purchase of one 2006 26-foot SeaArk Center Console Hull #SAMA1735A606, equipped with electronics and specified fire fighting equipment, two 2006 225 HP Suzuki four stroke outboard motors, and one 2016 triple axle aluminum trailer, to be used by the Public Safety Department's Fire Rescue and Emergency Management Services Divisions as a rescue vessel.

The invitation to bid PD 15-16.023, for the purchase of one new or used Fire/Rescue Vessel, was advertised in the Pensacola News Journal on January 25, 2016, and posted on the Escambia County Website under current solicitations from January 25, 2016, through February 24, 2016. Two bids were received on February 24, 2016. The bid submitted by Brown Helicopter, Inc., the low bidder, met the specifications and was approved by the Public Safety Department for the award.

[Funding: Fund 352 ,LOST III, Cost Center 330228, Object code 56401, Project code 08FS0018]
 
14. 9944   Recommendation Concerning Professional Services as Governed by Florida Statute 287.055 - Claudia Simmons, Office of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager

That the Board take the following action concerning PD 02-03.79, Professional Services as Governed by Florida Statute 287.055:

A. Approve and Authorize the County Administrator to sign Task Order-Based Continuing Contract to Icon Construction Services, LLC, and Dewberry Engineers, Inc., qualified engineering consulting firms, based on the “Current Averages for Audited Overhead, Expense and Facilities Capital Cost of Money (FCCM) Rates,” as provided in the current Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Negotiation Handbook Guidelines For Professional Services Contracts; and

B. Authorize the Department(s), in conjunction with the Office of Purchasing, to negotiate Task Orders, according to Florida Statute 287.055, "Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act" (A&E Services) on a project-by-project basis.

The Legal advertisement for this Request for Letters of Interest (RLI) was originally advertised in the Pensacola News Journal on Sunday, August 24, 2003, in compliance with Professional Services as Governed by Florida Statute F.S. 287.055, and remains on the Escambia County Website. Due to the ongoing open nature of this solicitation responses are accepted continually. This Contract has been approved for usage by the Gulf Coast Purchasing Cooperative. The award of this Contract does not indicate that a Purchase Order is being issued at this time.

[Funding: Funds to be budgeted for on an annual and project basis]
 
15. 9925   Recommendation Concerning Certification of the Escambia County Water Quality Laboratory and a Resolution Adopting a Schedule of Fees and Corresponding General Terms and Conditions - J. Taylor “Chips” Kirschenfeld, Interim Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board take the following action concerning certification of the Escambia County Water Quality Laboratory and a Resolution Adopting a Schedule of Fees and Corresponding General Terms and Conditions:

A. Recognize the Florida Department of Health (FDOH), Bureau of Public Health Laboratories, certification of the Escambia County Water Quality Laboratory's compliance with the Florida Administrative Code 64-1, for the examination of environmental samples in various categories; and

B. Adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution authorizing and adopting a Schedule of Fees (Exhibit A) and the corresponding General Terms and Conditions (Exhibit B) for the Escambia County Water Quality Laboratory, effective April 1, 2016.

[Funding: Revenue realized will be deposited in Fund 101, Water Quality Laboratory Restricted Fund]
 
  III. For Discussion
 
1. 9979   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Funding for the Annual Beautillion - Lumon J. May, County Commissioner, District 3

That the Board consider the request by 100 Black Men of Pensacola, Inc., for $1,000, to be funded from Commissioner Lumon May's 4th Cent Tourist Development Tax Fund, to support the Annual Beautillion, an event where the young men being trained by the group's "Tomorrow's 100" Leadership Development Program, are presented to the Pensacola community, and approve a Purchase Order for this purpose.

[Funding: Fund 108, Tourist Development Tax, Cost Center 360105, Object Code 58201]
 
 
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
  I.   For Action
 
1. 9911   Recommendation Concerning Approval of ECUA's Request to Exercise its Power of Eminent Domain in the Vicinity of the Rolling Hills Construction and Demolition Recycling Facility.

That the Board adopt a resolution approving the request of the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) to exercise its power of eminent domain in the vicinity of the Rolling Hills Construction and Demolition Recycling Facility.
 
2. 9984   Recommendation Concerning First Amendment to Leases for Healthy Start Coalition at 501 and 511 North Church Street, Century, Florida.

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the First Amendment of Lease Agreement between Escambia County and Escambia County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc. (Healthy Start) for property located at 501 Church Street, Century, Florida; and

B. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the First Amendment of Lease Agreement between Escambia County and Escambia County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc. (Healthy Start) for property located at 511 Church Street, Century, Florida.
 
  II.  For Discussion
 
1. 9917   Recommendation Concerning Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim Involving William Cantrell.

That the Board of County Commissioners approve a lump sum payment of $150,000.00 resulting in a full, final, and complete settlement of the pending workers' compensation claim filed by former employee William Cantrell.

[Funding: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Balance Sheet Account: 239898]
 
2. 10001   Recommendation Concerning Resolution Supporting Harvesting of Menhaden by Purse Seine as provided by law.

That the Board adopt the Resolution supporting harvesting of menhaden by purse seine as provided by law and requesting that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission permit the harvesting of menhaden as expressly provided by law.
 
12.   Items added to the agenda.
 
13.   Announcements.
 
14.   Adjournment.
 

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