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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – April 21, 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 Robinson.
 
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. 10032   Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the adoption of Proclamations:

A. Adopt the Proclamation proclaiming May 1, 2016, to be "Law Day" in Escambia County and expressing the Board's appreciation for all of the contributions made to the citizens of Escambia County and beyond;

B. Adopt the Proclamation proclaiming May 2016 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" in Escambia County and encouraging all motorists to share the road and look out for motorcyclists; and

C. Adopt the Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 1 through May 5, 2016, as "Family Values Week" in Escambia County and commending the Scottish Rite Masons, Valley of Pensacola, for their leadership, dedication, and service to the community.
 
7. 10120   Retirement Proclamation.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Geoffrey Neil Whigham, Emergency Medical Technician, Public Safety Department, on 33 years of faithful and dedicated service.
 
8.   Written Communication.
 
10134   April 4, 2016, communication from Joe Lauber requesting that the Board waive additional fees and penalties due on the unpaid Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) Lien placed against the property that he owns located at 702 Panferio 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. 10151   Committee of the Whole Recommendation.

Recommendation: That the Board move forward with the jail infirmary upgrades, as presented by Chip Simmons, Assistant County Administrator, as recommended by the Committee of the Whole (C/W), at the April 14, 2016, C/W Workshop (C/W Item #4).
 
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. 10118   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of TDT Collection Data for the February 2016 Returns Received in March 2016

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Collections Data for the February 2016 returns received in the month of March 2016, as prepared by the Finance Department of the Clerk and Comptroller’s Office; this is the sixth month of collections for the Fiscal Year 2016; total collections for the month of February 2016 returns was $489,969.80; this is a 18.85% increase over the February 2015 returns; total collections year to-date are 15.59% more than the comparable time frame in Fiscal Year 2015.
 
2. 10123   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of a Document Provided to the Clerk to the Board's Office

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Notice of Limitation of Use and Site Dedication, based on the Board's action of April 5, 2012, approving the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Recreational Trails Program Fiscal Year 2011 - 2012 Project Agreement (#T1115) between FDEP and Escambia County, for the development of the Southwest Greenway, Jones Swamp Trail Extension 3, authorizing the Chairman to sign the Agreement and any subsequent Grant-related documents.
 
3. 10145   Recommendation Concerning Disposition of Records

That the Board approve Records Disposition Document No. 596, for disposition of Board of County Commissioners' Records, Item 32a, Minutes: Official Meetings (Transcripts: Microfilmed on Rolls 499 through 510), for the period of September 24, 2013, through September 4, 2014, in accordance with State Retention Schedule GS1, since the permanent records have been scanned and/or microfilmed.
 
4. 10122   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 7, 2016; and

B. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held April 7, 2016.
 
 
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
  I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1. 10034   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Office of the Court Administrator - Craig Van Brussel, Court Technology Officer

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Surplus Property for the Court Administrator's Office, for property which is described on the provided spreadsheet and which has been determined to be uneconomical to repair or has out-lived its ability to be useful technology to the Court system. The equipment listed may have been cannibalized to keep other court equipment operational. The items listed are whole, but may contain non-functioning parts.
 
2. 10061   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Pam Childers, Clerk of the Circuit Court

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property for the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller, for property which is to be auctioned or disposed of properly, all which is described and listed on the Form with the Agency and reason stated.
 
3. 10109   Recommendation Concerning Staff Appointment to the Surface Water Improvement and Management Plan Technical Advisory Committee for Perdido and Pensacola Bay Watersheds - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board approve the appointment of Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld as the Escambia County Primary Point of Contact and Representative to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the updating of the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) plans for Northwest Florida as it relates to the Perdido River and Bay and Pensacola Bay Watersheds.
 
4. 10040   Recommendation Concerning the Board of County Commissioners’ Substance Abuse Policy - Thomas G. Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Board of County Commissioners’ Substance Abuse Policy, Section II, Part C.12:

A. Approve the following revisions:

1. In Section B. Scope, add "and Florida Statutes, Chapter 112.440," to adhere to requirements of the Florida statutes;

2. In Section D.3.b., add that the employee will be placed on paid administrative leave pending the results of the laboratory test;

3. In Section D.3.e.(4), where reasonable suspicion exists add that the employee will be placed on administrative leave pending results of the laboratory test and that a confirmed positive test result will end the paid administrative leave and will result in the employee's termination;

4. In Section D.5.b, add "a random sample of employees chosen for drug testing (which includes alcohol by definition) may not constitute more than 10 percent of the total employee population. Pool selection to be quarterly."

5. In Section H.3., add that a first incident of a reasonable suspicion or post-accident confirmed positive test shall result in termination of employment. A first incident of a random confirmed positive test shall result in the employee being placed in an unpaid leave status. This unpaid leave status will begin upon receipt of the confirmed positive result and will end upon the employee presenting a negative test result or the employee’s termination if a negative sample is not provided as required under this paragraph. (If the employee has accrued annual or paid time off leave, they shall be permitted to use the leave. If the employee does not have accrued annual or paid time off leave, the employee shall be placed in a leave without pay status.) The employee shall have 30 calendar days from the date of the initial test sampling date to produce a negative test result in order to return to duty. If a negative test result is not received in the 30 day time period from the date of the initial test sampling date, the employee will be terminated. Any subsequent confirmed positive test whether from a reasonable suspicion, post accident or random test will result in the employee’s termination;

6. In Section H.3.a., that add employees shall be required to make an appointment with the EAP or a Mental Health Counselor and show proof of participating in counseling to the Human Resources Department within the first two (2) days of being placed on leave;

7. Delete Section H.3.a.(1);

8. Delete Section H.3.b.(1-4);

9. Delete Section H.8;

10. Delete Section M;

B. Approve changes, such as verbiage cleanup, for clarity and conformity to current practices;

C. Adopt the revised Policy; and

D. Allow the Policy to become effective July 1, 2016, after approval to allow for an orderly transition and employee training on the new Policy.
 
5. 10088   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 corrected February 18, 2016, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant.
 
6. 10089   Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, March 17, 2016 - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the March 17, 2016, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant.
 
7. 10114   Recommendation Concerning the Northwest Florida Community Housing Development Corporation, Inc.'s Proposed Disaster Housing Recovery Program - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Northwest Florida Community Housing Development Corporation, Inc.'s, proposed Disaster Recovery Housing Program, under the Community Contribution Tax Credit Program:

A. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the Northwest Florida Community Housing Development Corporation, Inc.'s proposed Disaster Recovery Housing Program, under the Community Contribution Tax Credit Program is consistent with local plans and regulations; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Resolution.
 
8. 10119   Recommendation Concerning the CareerSource Escarosa Local Workforce Development Board Services Plan - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the CareerSource Escarosa Local Workforce Development Board Services Plan. As required by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), all area Workforce Boards are required to submit a Local Workforce Development Area (LWDA) service plan.
 
9. 10155   Recommendation Concerning the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

That the Board take the following action concerning the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission:

A. Waive the Board’s Policy, Section I, Part B 1. (D), Appointment Policy and Procedures, and reappoint Kathleen A.Wilks, for a two-year term, effective April 21, 2016, through April 20, 2018; and

B. Appoint Anita G. Hemphill, to complete the term of Robert C. Allen, effective April 21, 2016, through November 6, 2016.

Ms. Wilks and Ms. Hemphill are the only individuals who responded to a General Alert that was posted on the County's Website from February 16, 2016, to March 1, 2016, informing the public that the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners was seeking residents interested in volunteering to be considered for appointment to the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission.
 
  II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1. 10070   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #128 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #128, Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) Fund 352, in the amount of ($75,150), to recognize a reduction in the design and construction portion of the IIDC Water and Sewer Grant and to use the $75,150 in Grant funding to cover the costs of the Kenneth Horne Study and City of Gulf Breeze service reimbursements.
 
2. 10100   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #134 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #134, Library Fund (113), in the amount of $10,260, to recognize Grant proceeds from the Panhandle Library Access Network, and to appropriate these funds to be used to purchase HP Sprout computers for West Florida Public Library to provide digital literary skills for adults and children. This Grant requires a 10% match from the County, and matching funds will be from the Library's Information Systems Cost Center (Fund 113).
 
3. 10052   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #139 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #139, Transportation Trust Fund (175), in the amount of $94,839, 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 Traffic Operations Cost Center from where repair costs were expended.
 
4. 10103   Recommendation Concerning Engaging the Griffing Company, dba NAI Halford, to Search for Warehouse Space for Use by the Supervisor of Elections Office - Amy Lovoy, Assistant County Administrator

That the Board engage the Griffing Company, dba NAI Halford, to search for both short-term and long-term warehouse and training space for use by the Supervisor of Elections, per the terms and conditions of PD 15-16.008, and the corresponding Contract approved by the Board on March 3, 2016.

[Funding Source: Fund 352, Local Option Sales Tax III, Cost Center 110267]
 
5. 10076   Recommendation Concerning the Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy Council, Inc. - Amy Lovoy, Assistant County Administrator

That the Board take the following action concerning the Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy Council, Inc.:

A. Approve the Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy Council, Inc., in the amount of $10,000, to be paid from Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 110201, Account 58201;

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement and all other necessary documents; and

C. Authorize the execution of the necessary Purchase Order.
 
6. 10102   Recommendation Concerning the Perdido Landfill Stormwater Central Conveyance System Restoration - Patrick T. Johnson, Waste Services Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue a Purchase Order, per PD 14-15.064, General Paving and Drainage Pricing Agreement, to J. Miller Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $92,281.44, in total, for the Perdido Landfill Stormwater Central Conveyance System Restoration. (The lowest bidder declined the job).

[Funding: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Cost Center 230314, Object Code 54601]
 
7. 10111   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Purchase Order #160836 - Panhandle Grading and Paving, Inc. - Patrick T. Johnson, Waste Services Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Order #1, to Panhandle Grading and Paving, Inc., for stockpiling and stabilization of donated soil for the Perdido Landfill:
Department: Waste Services
Division: Operations
Type: Addition
Amount: $76,760
Vendor: Panhandle Grading and Paving, Inc.
Project Name: Rental Equipment w/ Skilled Labor
PO#: 160836
CO#: 1
Cost Center for CO: 230314
Original PO Amount: $45,000
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders: $76,760
New PO Total: $121,760

[Funding Source: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Cost Center 230314, Object Code 54601]
 
8. 10090   Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following April 21, 2016, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) concerning the 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 David W. Fichter, owner of residential property located at 9 Brandywine Road, Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,299, representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370116, Object Code 58301, for installation of new windows;

2. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Evan L. Jr. and Sheila J. Feltner, owners of residential property located at 6 Audusson Avenue, Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $5,957, representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370116, Object Code 58301, for window replacement, new roof installation and storm shutter installation;

3. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Dell A. Reynolds, owner of residential property located at 807 Montclair Road, Palafox Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $375, representing an in-kind match through the Palafox Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370115, Object Code 58301, for Electrical Rewiring;

4. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and David and Carol Richtmyre, owners of residential property located at 403 Cary Memorial Drive, Palafox Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $6,000, representing an in-kind match through the Palafox Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370115, Object Code 58301, for installation of new windows, and central heating and air conditioning system; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement the Grant awards.
 
9. 10091   Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of one Residential Rehab Grant Program Lien - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following April 21, 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 cancellation of one Residential Rehab Grant Program Lien:

A. Approving the following cancellation of one Residential Rehab Grant Program Lien, as the Grant recipient has met her Grant requirements:
Property Owner Address Amount
Mary T. Thomas 1105 West Jordan Street $2,925

B. Authorizing the Chairman to execute the Cancellation of Lien document.
 
10. 10092   Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of Two Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Liens - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services, Department Director

That the Board ratify the following April 21, 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 cancellation of two Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Liens:

A. Approving the following cancellation of two Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Liens, as the Grant recipients have met their Grant requirements; and
Property Owner's Name Address Lien Amount
Kathleen A. Richardson 3420 Barrancas Avenue $10,000
Granger Development & Brokerage Service, Inc. 3770 Barrancas Avenue $3,975

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign and execute the Cancellation of Lien documents.
 
11. 10101   Recommendation Concerning the Escambia/Pensacola 2017-2019 State Housing Initiatives Partnership Local Housing Assistance Plan - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the Escambia/Pensacola 2017-2019 State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Local Housing Assistance Plan, Resolution, and Interlocal Agreement:

A. Adopt the Resolution approving the Escambia/Pensacola 2017-2019 SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan, including SHIP financed affordable housing strategies, specified eligibility and beneficiary definitions, maximum SHIP award limitations, fiscal and administrative provisions, description of affordable housing incentives, annual program service delivery goals, and required SHIP certifications;

B. Approve the SHIP Program Escambia/Pensacola Interlocal Agreement with the City of Pensacola providing for joint implementation and administration of the Escambia/Pensacola SHIP Program and the Escambia/Pensacola Local Housing Assistance Plan;

C. Authorize staff to revise the SHIP budgetary allocations within the approved Plan or between the approved strategies to accurately reflect actual funding distributions provided by Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC); and

D. Authorize the Chairman and/or the County Administrator, as appropriate, to execute all documents required to submit, receive, and implement the SHIP Plan and all related activities.

[Funding: Fund 120, 2017 SHIP, Cost Center 370204, 2018 & 2019 SHIP Cost Centers to be assigned]
 
12. 10121   Recommendation Concerning Amendment #1 to the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Century - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Amendment #1 to the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Century:

A. Approve Amendment #1 to the Interlocal Agreement for SHIP Housing Repair Assistance Project with the Town of Century to provide $260,000, in SHIP funds to support housing repair activities within the Town of Century; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Amendment and all Project-related documents as required to implement the Project.

[Funding: Fund 120/2015 and 2016 SHIP, Cost Centers 370201 and 370202]
 
13. 10062   Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of Three Drainage Easements for the Crescent Lake Outfall Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning acceptance of the donation of three drainage easements for Crescent Lake Outfall improvements:

A. Accept the donation of three drainage easements located in Crescent Lake Subdivision for the Crescent Lake Outfall Improvement Project;
Property Owner Parcel Reference Number Acreage
Crescent Lake Preservation Association 44-1S-30-3001-012-001 0.03
John T. Davis 44-1S-30-1000-013-022 0.05
Robert C. and Linda L. Yearty 44-1S-30-1000-012-022 0.07

B. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps because the property is being donated for governmental use, which is for drainage improvements, and the County benefits from the acceptance of this property, which enhances 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 the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept the Easements, as of the day of delivery of the Easements 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]
 
14. 10077   Recommendation Concerning the Transportation Regional Incentive Program Application for the US 29 Connector Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) Application for the US 29 (aka Beulah Beltway) Connector Project, from Nine Mile Road to North of Interstate 10:

A. Authorize staff to submit an Application for TRIP funds to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to request Grant funding for the US 29 (Beulah Beltway) Connector Project; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Application and any other documents related to the request for TRIP Funds, subject to Legal review and sign-off, without further action of the Board, if applicable.

[Funding: $700,000 is available in Fund 352, "LOST III," Account Code 210107, Object Code 56301 Project #08EN0021, “Beulah/Beltway,” Fiscal Year 2016/2017, to be used as a match for this Grant]
 
15. 10069   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 firefighting 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]
 
 
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
  I.   For Action
 
1. 10071   Recommendation Concerning Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim Involving Dwight Booker.

That the Board approve payment to the claimant, Dwight Booker, in the amount of $97,016.58 for an underpayment of Permanent Total Disability (PTD) benefits inclusive of penalties and interest regarding Mr. Booker’s workers' compensation claim, which will be reimbursed by the Special Disability Trust Fund (SDTF), exclusive of penalties and interest.

[Funding: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Balance Sheet Account 239898]
 
2. 10073   Recommendation Concerning Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim Involving Marilyn Brown.

That the Board approve a lump sum payment in the amount of $75,000.00 in order to conclude a full, final, and complete settlement of the pending workers' compensation claim filed by former employee Marilyn Brown. The proposed settlement agreement would fully resolve all past and future medical benefits, indemnity benefits, attorney’s fees, costs, and additional benefits available pursuant to the Florida workers’ compensation statute.

[Funding: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Balance Sheet Account 239898]
 
3. 10105   Recommendation Concerning Settlement of Barney Cash and Irene Cash v. Escambia County, Case No.: 2014 CA 000500, Escambia County Circuit Court.

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve a settlement payment of $31,500.00 to Barney Cash and Irene Cash, his wife, in final settlement of the case styled: Barney Cash and Irene Cash vs. Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, Case No.: 2014 CA 000500, Escambia County Circuit Court; and

B. Authorize the County Attorney’s Office to accept a general release and hold harmless agreement executed by Barney Cash and Irene Cash; and

C. Authorize the County Attorney’s Office to execute a stipulation for dismissal with prejudice upon receipt of the general release and hold harmless agreement.

[Funding: Fund 501, Balance Sheet Account 239898]
 
4. 10108   Recommendation Concerning the Assignment and Amendment of Agreement Relating to Legal Services as Bond Counsel to Bryant Miller Olive, P.A.

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Assignment and Amendment of Agreement between Escambia County, Florida and McGuire Woods, LLP Relating to Legal Services as Bond Counsel to Bryant Miller Olive, P.A.
 
5. 10110   Recommendation Concerning Carver Park Drainage Project - Encroachment Agreement with Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP.

That the Board:

A. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Encroachment Agreement with Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP; and

B. Authorize payment of incidental expenses associated with recording the Encroachment Agreement in the public records.

Note there are issues to be addressed by the County Attorney.
 
6. 10113   Recommendation Concerning Dismissal of the Division of Administrative Hearings Action Contesting the Estimate and Reconciliation for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

That the Board take the following action:

A. Authorize the County Administrator Jack Brown to execute the conditional release on behalf of the County, a copy of which is attached; and

B. Authorize dismissal with prejudice of the pending petition before the Division of Administrative Hearings, concerning Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
 
12.   Items added to the agenda.
 
13.   Announcements.
 
14.   Adjournment.
 

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