Agenda

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.

10707

Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Allison Brice, Human Resources Associate II, Human Resources Department, on her selection as "Employee of the Month" for August 2016.

7.

10660

Retirement Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the following retirement Proclamations:

A. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Patrick J. "Pat" Kostic, Division Manager, Public Safety Department, on 35 years of dedicated service; and

B. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Albert S. "Al" Hargis, Construction Building Inspector - Electrical, Building Services Department, on 11 years of dedicated service.

8.

Written Communication:

A.

10674

June 30, 2016, Communication from Theodore Topouzis, Topouzis & Associates, PC, requesting Escambia County provide relief of Code Enforcement Lien attached to 210 West Hannah Street.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider lien relief request made by Theodore Topouzis against property located at 210 West Hannah Street.

On August 21, 2014, the Board amended the "Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens" Policy, Section III, H 2. Staff was instructed to review all requests for forgiveness of Environmental (Code) Enforcement Liens to determine if the requests met the criteria for forgiveness and allowing the County Administrator to act on the Board's behalf if set criteria are met.

After reviewing the request for forgiveness of Liens, staff made the determination that the request DOES fall within the criteria that would allow the County Administrator to act on the Board's behalf and deny relief, in accordance with the Board's Policy, "Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens" Policy, Section III, H 2.

Topouzis & Associates, PC, has requested relief twice and has been denied twice by County Administrator Jack Brown per Board Policy. Topouzis & Associates, PC, has requested to appear before the Board to request relief.

B.

10701

July 22, 2016, communication from Hipolito Santiago, Property Manager Specialist, Florida State Trust, requesting a release of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Mortgage for property located at 200 West Winthrop Avenue.

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.

10681

5:31 p.m. Hearing to consider Donna Jenkins' Appeal of the Escambia County Contractor Competency Board's Decision.

Recommendation: That the Board uphold the Contractor Competency Board's decision of June 1, 2016, whereby it found Respondent, Thimothy Sowell, d/b/a Sowell Roofing Company, Inc., not in violation of any Code and dismissed Ms. Donna Jenkins' Complaint for lack of evidence to the Contrary.

11.

10630

5:32 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance establishing a moratorium on permitting medical marijuana dispensaries.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the Ordinance placing a temporary moratorium on the permitting of medical marijuana dispensaries, so that County staff may review and evaluate County ordinances and regulations governing such land uses.

This hearing serves as the second of two recommended Public Hearings before the Board of County Commissioners.

12.

10711

5:33 p.m. Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance establishing the Kingsway Drainage Improvement Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU).

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the Kingsway Drainage Improvement MSBU:

A. Adopt an Ordinance creating Volume I, Chapter 70, Article VII, Division 4, Sections 70-727 through 70-734 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances establishing the Kingsway Drainage Improvement Municipal Service Benefit Unit and all related documents and make the following findings of fact:

1. Due to public safety concerns, the Board of County Commissioners waived the Application and Petition requirements specified in the Escambia County Municipal Services Benefits Units Guidelines and Procedures. The proposed Kingsway Drainage Improvement MSBU has otherwise met the criteria established by the Board of County Commissioners in the Escambia County Municipal Services Benefits Units Guidelines and Procedures for a municipal service benefit unit;

2. Lots in the District are specially benefited since drainage improvements increase the market value of an individual Lot, and increase the ability of Lot owners to develop their land;

3. The non-ad valorem special assessments levied represent a fair and reasonable apportionment of the Cost of the special benefit received by each Lot and do not represent the cost of general governmental service provided to residents in the unincorporated areas of Escambia County;

4. Through its creation of the District, the Board of County Commissioners has not accepted ownership of any roads, streets, easements, or lots located within the District other than those expressly accepted or acquired through vote of the Board of County Commissioners, and the Board of County Commissioners shall not maintain such properties during or subsequent to installation of any drainage improvements in the District;

B. Accept the donation of a permanent easement across real property referenced as property identification number 201N301101000001 from Classic Homebuilders, Inc., for the purpose of providing drainage improvements in the Kingsway MSBU District and authorize the Chairman, subject to Legal review and sign-off, to execute the Agreement acknowledging the Board’s Acceptance of the easement; and

C. Accept the donation of a permanent easement across real property referenced as property identification number 201N301102000100 from the Kingswood Estates Homeowners’ Association, Inc., for the purpose of providing drainage improvements in the Kingsway MSBU District and authorize the Chairman, subject to Legal review and sign-off, to execute the Agreement acknowledging the Board’s Acceptance of the easement.

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.

10682

Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the June 30, 2016 Investment Report

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Investment Portfolio Summary Report for the month ended June 30, 2016, as required by Ordinance Number 95-13; on June 30, 2016, the portfolio market value was $300,540,282 and portfolio earnings totaled $232,609 for the month; the short-term portfolio yield was 0.45%, which should be compared to the S&P Government Index Pool Index 30 Day benchmark of 0.42%; the enhanced cash portfolio achieved a yield of 0.81%, which should be compared to the Merrill Lynch 1 Year Treasury Index of 0.49%; the long-term CORE portfolio achieved a yield of 1.36%, which should be compared to the Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year Treasury Index benchmark of 0.72%.

2.

10668

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 certified proofs of publication of the advertisements for Unclaimed Monies/Overpayments/Refunds and Unclaimed Monies/Cash Bonds held by the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, as published in The Escambia Sun Press, LLC, on July 7, 2016.

3.

10667

Recommendation Concerning Minutes and Reports Prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office

That the Board take the following action concerning Minutes and Reports prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office:

A. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Agenda Work Session held July 19, 2016;

B. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held July 19, 2016;

C. Approve the Minutes of the Special Board Meeting held July 14, 2016;

D. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Budget Committee of the Whole Workshops held July 12, 13, and 14, 2016; and

E. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held July 14, 2016.

(BACKUP FOR ITEMS D AND E TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER)

GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT

I. Public Hearings

1.

10639

Recommendation Concerning the Review of the Rezoning Case Heard by the Planning Board on July 7, 2016

That the Board take the following action concerning the rezoning case heard by the Planning Board on July 7, 2016:

Review and either adopt, modify, or reject the Planning Board’s recommendation for Rezoning Case Z-2016-05 or remand the case back to the Planning Board; and
Authorize the Chairman to sign the Orders of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners for the rezoning case that was reviewed.

1.	Case No.:	Z-2016-05
	Address:	251 East Johnson Avenue
	Property Reference No.:	21-1S-30-2101-001-006
	Property Size:	1.95 (+/-) acres
	From:	MDR, Medium Density Residential district (10 du/acre)
	To:	Com, Commercial district (25 du/acre, lodging unit density not limited by zoning)
	FLU Category:	MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
	Commissioner District:	3
	Requested by:	Wiley C. "Buddy" Page, Agent for Scott D. and Tracy C. Hayes, Owners
	Planning Board Recommendation:	Denial
	Speakers:	Buddy Page, James Barker, Herman Broughton

2.

10640

5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing for Consideration for Adopting an Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map

That the Board adopt an Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map to include the rezoning case heard by the Planning Board on July 7, 2016, and approved during the previous agenda item and to provide for severability, inclusion in the code, and an effective date.

3.

10653

5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of Antietam Subdivision, a Planned Unit Development

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and approve the Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Antietam Subdivision, which was recommended for approval at the July 7, 2016, Planning Board Meeting.

4.

10633

5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 and DSM Chapter 1 of the Land Development Code

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) adopt an Ordinance amending the Land Development Code (LDC), Chapter 5, General Development Standards, Sections 5-3.3, 5-4.5, 5-5.2, 5-5.5, 5-6.2, 5-6.3, and 5-6.4 to modify standards for subdivision design and maintenance, stormwater management systems, minimum design standards for streets and access, traffic control, and parking and loading, and Design Standards Manual (DSM) Chapter 1, Engineering, Sections 1-1.3, 1-1.7, 2-1, 2-1.6, 2-2.3, 3-1.1, 3-1.3, and 3-1.4 concerning design standards for stormwater ponds and impounds, transportation, and parking; establishing Section 1-1.4 in the manual concerning standards for pond slopes, fencing and maintenance access.

5.

10651

5:48 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3, Article 2, Section 3-2.3-3-2.10, Site and Building Requirements

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 3, Article 2, Section 3-2.3 “Rural residential District (RR),” Section 3-2.4 “Rural Mixed-Use District (RMU),” Section 3-2.5 “Low density Residential District (LDR),” Section 3-2.6 “Low Density Mixed-Use District (LDMU),” Section 3-2.7 “Medium Density Residential District (MDR),” Section 3-2.8 “High Density Residential District (HDR),” Section 3-2.9 “High Density Mixed-Use District (HDMU),” and Section 3-2.10 “Commercial District (COM),” to modify "Site And Building Requirements; "Lot Widths."

6.

10655

5:49 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Issuance of a Recycling Permit for a New Recycling Facility Located at 3300 Godwin Lane, Owned by Bellview Site Contractors, Inc.

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and approve, modify, or deny the issuance of a recycling permit for a new crushing/recycling facility located at 3300 Godwin Lane, owned by Bellview Site Contractors, Inc.

II. Action Item

1.

10652

Recommendation Concerning the Review of the Comprehensive Plan Annual Report 2014/2015

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and approve the 2014/2015 Comprehensive Plan Annual Report.

III. Consent Agenda

1.

10641

Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of Public Hearings

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

September 1, 2016

A. 5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing to amend the official Zoning Map to include the following rezoning case heard by the Planning Board on August 2, 2016.

Case No.:	Z-2016-06
Address:	325 East Commerce Street
Property Reference No.:	51-2S-30-7061-004-024
From:	MDR, Medium Density Residential district (10 du/acre)
To:	Com, Commercial district (25 du/acre, lodging unit density not limited by zoning)
FLU Category:	MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
Commissioner District	2
Requested by:	Joe Wanek, Agent for Terry Teschel, Owner

B. 5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Two-Year Warranty Ordinance

C. 5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Ordinance Removing the OLF Saufley Airport Out of the Land Development Code

D. 5:48 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Ordinance Removing the OLF Saufley Airport Out of the Comprehensive Plan - CPA-2016-02 (first of two public hearings)

E. 5:49 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Operational Permit: Resource Extraction Facility - Wiggins Sand Mine

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

I. Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda

1.

10617

Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Development Services Department - Horace L. Jones, Development Services Department Director

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Development Services Department for a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, Property #55128, as described on the Disposition Form and to be declared surplus following its involvement in an accident on June 9, 2016, and declared a total loss per the June 13, 2016, Condition Report from Property Damage Appraisers (PDA), with the truck to be disposed of properly.

2.

10616

Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of County Property for the Office of the Public Defender - David Lambert, MIS Director, Public Defender's Office

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form, for the Public Defender's Office, for equipment which is described and listed on the Disposition Form. The listed items are outdated, are in excess, and have been found to be of no further usefulness to the County. Escambia County Policy establishes the procedures for disposing of surplus or obsolete equipment. The surplus property listed on the Request for Disposition of Property Form has been checked and declared to be obsolete and of no use to the County but is suitable for auction or to be disposed of properly.

3.

10554

Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Facilities Management Department - David W. Wheeler, CFM, Facilities Management Department Director

That the Board approve the two Request for Disposition of Property Forms for the Facilities Management Department, for property which is described and listed on the Disposition Forms, with reasons for disposition stated. The listed items have been found to be of no further usefulness to the County; thus, it is requested that they be auctioned as surplus or disposed of properly.

4.

10600

Recommendation Concerning the Adoption of a Maintenance Map for a Portion of Untreiner Avenue - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the adoption of a Maintenance Map for a portion of Untreiner Avenue – approximately 5,000 feet in length, lying between West Detroit Boulevard and Nine Mile Road, and being within Sections 10 and 11, Township 1 South, Range 30 West:

A. Adopt a Maintenance Map prepared by Pittman, Glaze and Associates, Inc., File Number C-7453 (Job Number 36759-16), for a portion of Untreiner Avenue – approximately 5,000 feet in length, lying between West Detroit Boulevard and Nine Mile Road, and being within Sections 10 and 11, Township 1 South, Range 30 West. The Map delineates the extent of County Maintenance to define County property in areas where the County maintains roads without having deeded right-of-way;

B. Approve said areas shown on the Map for continued maintenance, pursuant to Florida Statutes, Chapter 95.361; and

C. Authorize the Chairman to accept the Map as of the day of delivery of the Map to the Chairman and authorize the Chairman to execute the Map for recording at that time.

5.

10602

Recommendation Concerning the Transfer of Public Right-of-Way from the Florida Department of Transportation to Escambia County for State Road 97 from County Road 95A to US29 - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Roadway Transfer Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Escambia County for the Transfer of Public Right-of-Way for the portion of State Road (SR) 97 from County Road (CR) 95A to US29.

6.

10638

Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing to Consider the Petition to Vacate a Portion of an Alleyway in Englewood Heights - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for September 1, 2016, at 5:31 p.m., to consider the Petition to Vacate a portion of an alleyway in Block 58 of Englewood Heights (20 feet x 150 feet), as petitioned by Ronald D. Ramsey.

7.

10680

Recommendation Concerning an Amendment to the 2012, 2013, and 2014 HUD Annual Action Plans for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning an Amendment to the 2012, 2013, and 2014 Annual Action Plans Regarding the Escambia Consortium HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME):

A. Approve the Amendment to the 2012, 2013, and 2014 Annual Action Plans Regarding the Escambia Consortium Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) allowing for Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) funds to be utilized for development of affordable single family units for homeownership or affordable rental units either through new construction or acquisition and rehabilitation of substandard units; and

B. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Amendment.

8.

10709

Recommendation Concerning a License Agreement with the Northwest Florida Water Management District for the Scour Rehabilitation of County Road 184 (Quintette Road) Bridge - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E. - Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning a License Agreement between Escambia County and the Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) for a planned improvement project for the Scour Rehabilitation of County Road (CR) 184 (Quintette Road) bridge over Escambia River (Bridge Number 480045):

A. Approve the License Agreement between Escambia County and NWFWMD for Access and Temporary Construction Workspace; Quintette Landing Boat Ramp, a planned improvement project for the Scour Rehabilitation of CR 184 (Quintette Road) bridge over Escambia River; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the License Agreement, and all other documents related to the conveyance, subject to Legal review and sign-off, without further action of the Board.

[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]

9.

10729

Recommendation Concerning an Interlocal Agreement with Pensacola State College Allowing the Escambia County Animal Shelter Veterinary Clinic to be Used for Veterinary Technician Students - Donald R. Mayo, CBO, Building Services Department Director

That the Board, subject to Legal review and sign-off, approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an Interlocal Agreement between Pensacola State College and Escambia County Animal Services to allow the Escambia County Animal Shelter Veterinary Clinic to be used a clinical rotation site for veterinary technician students studying at Pensacola State College.

[AGREEMENT TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER]

II. Budget/Finance Consent Agenda

1.

10491

Recommendation Concerning Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Thomas G. "Tom" Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, PD 15-16.042:

A. Approve and award a Contract to Standard Insurance Company for Group Life and AD&D Insurance, PD 15-16.042, effective October 1, 2016, for a period of 39 months based on current enrollment, for all eligible employees. All eligible employees will receive $40,000 life and $40,000 AD&D insurance, and all eligible employees that do not elect the County’s group health insurance will receive an additional $10,000 of life and $10,000 AD&D insurance. Retirees will receive $5,000 of life insurance paid by the County. Employees will have the option to purchase additional supplemental life for themselves and their family members. These are the same levels of this benefit as currently exists; and

B. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Standard Insurance Application for Group Life Insurance.

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund; Cost Center 150110, Object Code 54501]

2.

10493

Recommendation Concerning Group Dental Insurance - Thomas G. "Tom" Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board approve and award a three-year Contract Renewal to Delta Dental Insurance Company for dental administration and claims, effective January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2019, per PD 15-16.042, Group Dental Insurance.

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 150109, Object Codes 53101 and 54501]

3.

10506

Recommendation Concerning Voluntary Vision Insurance - Thomas G. "Tom" Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the renewal of the Humana Specialty Benefits Vision Care Contract:

A. Approve and award a two-year Contract to Humana Insurance Company for vision care administration, PD 15-16.042, effective January 1, 2016, for a period of 24 months, with the capability to extend for an additional 12 months at the same rate;

B. Authorize a one-time option for retirees that are presently on our medical or dental plan to enroll in the voluntary vision plan at the group rate, with no cost to the County. Enrollment for retirees will follow Florida law in that if a retiree stops coverage after their initial enrollment, they will not be able to enroll in the plan at a future date. Premiums will be deducted either through their Florida Retirement System payroll deduction or Humana will set up a direct deduction with the retiree; and

C. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Humana Specialty Benefits Renewal letter.

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund]

4.

10505

Recommendation Concerning Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance - Thomas G. "Tom" Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance, PD 15-16.042:

A. Approve and award a Contract to National Insurance Services Trust for Long-Term Disability Insurance, PD 15-16.042, effective January 1, 2017, for a period of 36 months based on current enrollment, for all eligible employees. This will reduce the premiums of the County's current voluntary long term disability plans. The coverage level of 40% of salary with a 180-day elimination period will decrease from $.00166 to $.00158 per salary dollar. The coverage level of 50% of salary with a 180-day elimination period will decrease from $.00209 to $.00199 per salary dollar. The coverage level of 50% of salary with a 90-day elimination period will decrease from $.00247 to $.00235 per salary dollar, and the coverage level of 60% of salary with a 180-day elimination period will decrease from $.0028 to $.00266; and

B. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Amendment #2 to National Insurance Services Trust Joinder Agreement for Long-Term Disability Insurance.

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund]

5.

10677

Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #215 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #215, General Fund (001), in the amount of $95,417, to recognize the Sheriff's Office 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.

6.

10669

Recommendation Concerning Budget Amendment #216 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board approve Budget Amendment #216, Internal Services Fund (501), to move funds from operating to salaries and to other accounts to pay employees who are eligible for the County's health insurance, a taxable $50 or $25 reward for participating in the Wellness Incentive Program. This program was approved by the BCC on April 7, 2016, and entities from Supervisor of Elections, Santa Rosa Island Authority, Clerk of Courts, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, and the Health Facilities Authority also participated in this program. These funds need to be appropriated in the current year's budget to be used for the Wellness Incentive Program.

7.

10678

Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #217 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #217, Local Option Sales Tax III Fund (352), in the amount of $124,758, to recognize reimbursements received from Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) under cost sharing agreements for Beach Haven Northeast, Olive Road (East), and 3rd and Winthrop drainage improvements, and to appropriate these funds back to the Local Option Sales Tax III Fund (352).

8.

10684

Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #220 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #220, Law Enforcement Trust Fund (121), in the amount of $230,000, to recognize additional revenues from various law enforcement activities, and to appropriate these funds into the Sheriff's Law Enforcement Trust Fund Budget to pay pending invoices for Fiscal Year 2015/2016, as well as sponsorships, non-profit donations, billboards, printing materials (Say no to Drugs, Say no to Crime), Narcotics Unit, investigation funds, and other related law enforcement activities in Escambia County, pursuant to Florida Statute 932.7055.

9.

10706

Recommendation Concerning the Surplus and Sale of Real Property that Has Escheated to the County - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board take the following action concerning the surplus and sale of real property located at 6203 Montgomery Avenue that has escheated to the County; Reference #: 42-1S-30-2202-005-004:

A. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to take such necessary actions to evict the occupants of this County-owned property, if they are still occupying the premises;

B. Authorize staff to determine if the County has a need for this property;

C. Upon determination that the County does not need the property, declare the property to be surplus and authorize sale of the property (once the Board lifts the sales moratorium) to the bidder with the highest offer received at or above the minimum bid, which will be set at the current assessed value by the Property Appraiser, in accordance with Section 46.134 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances; and

D. Authorize the Chairman to sign all documents related to the sale.

10.

10611

Recommendation Concerning the Approval of the AT&T Switched Ethernet Service (ILEC Intrastate) Agreement between Escambia County and AT&T - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the AT&T Switched Ethernet Service (ILEC Intrastate) Pricing Schedule between Escambia County and AT&T to add redundant 911 System Fiber Switches:

A. Approve the AT&T Switched Ethernet Service (ILEC Intrastate) Pricing Schedule to add fiber switch redundancy for Escambia County’s 911 System commencing the effective date upon filing with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida, and continue for the term of the existing Master Agreement between AT&T and Escambia County or until terminated by either party under the original terms; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement.

11.

10663

Recommendation Concerning the Federal Fiscal Year 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program – JAG Countywide – State Solicitation - Catherine A. White, Director of Case Management

That the Board take the following action concerning the Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program – JAG Countywide – State Solicitation:

A. Ratify the Chairman’s signature on the Certificate of Participation;

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the 51% letter of support for the distribution of Grant funding; and

C. Authorize the Chairman, as the County’s representative, to sign Amendments and requests for payment, or other related documents as may be required.

12.

10727

Recommendation Concerning lnterlocal Cost-Sharing Agreement for Beach Haven Northeast Drainage and Sanitary Sewer Project Phase 1 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services Department

That the Board take the following action concerning the Beach Haven Northeast Drainage and Sanitary Sewer Project, Phase 1:

A. Approve the lnterlocal Cost-Sharing Agreement between Escambia County and the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) for construction services for the Beach Haven Northeast Drainage and Sanitary Sewer Project, Phase 1;

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to sign the Agreement; and

C. Adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #223, Local Option Sales Tax Fund III (352), in the amount of $3,534,564, to recognize proceeds from the Interlocal Cost-Sharing Agreement between Escambia County and ECUA, and to appropriate these funds for the Beach Haven Northeast Drainage and Sanitary Sewer Project, Phase I.

13.

10609

Recommendation Concerning the SHIP Program Agreement with Northwest Florida Community Housing Development Corporation - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the SHIP Program Agreement with Northwest Florida Community Housing Development Corporation:

A. Approve the SHIP Program Substantial Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Project Agreement Disaster Recovery Housing Program with the Northwest Florida Community Housing Development Corporation, subject to Legal review and sign-off, to provide up to $450,000, in SHIP funds to support replacement housing activities for affected tornado victims in Escambia County; and

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

[Funding: Fund 120/2016 SHIP, Cost Center 370202]

14.

10705

Recommendation Concerning the Escambia Consortium 2016 Annual Action Plan - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Escambia Consortium 2016 Annual Action Plan:

A. Approve the Escambia Consortium 2016 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development, detailing the use of 2016 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $1,600,170; 2016 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds in the amount of $920,660; and 2016 Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) funds in the amount of $148,002; and

B. Authorize the County Administrator to execute all Escambia Consortium 2016 Annual Action Plan Forms, Certifications, and related documents, as required to submit the Plans to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and authorize the County Administrator or Chairman, as appropriate, to execute documents required to receive and implement the 2016 CDBG, 2016 HOME, and 2016 ESG Programs.

[Funding: Fund 129/CDBG, Cost Centers 370226, 370227, and 370228; Fund 147/HOME, Cost Center 370268; and Fund 110/ESG, Cost Center 370293]

15.

10675

Recommendation Concerning Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Mini-Grant Agreements - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Mini-Grant Agreements:

A. Approve the Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Mini-Grant Agreement between Escambia County and the Warrington Neighborhood Watch Corporation, awarding a Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Grant, in the amount of $500, for Neighborhood Watch Signs Project, located in the Warrington Community Redevelopment Area;

B. Approve the Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Mini-Grant Agreement between Escambia County and the Bayou Davenport Neighborhood Watch, Inc., awarding a Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Grant, in the amount of $500, for the Bayou Davenport Neighborhood Watch Awareness Project, located in the Warrington Community Redevelopment Area; and

C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Agreements and all related documents as required to implement the projects.

[Funding: Fund 129/2010 and 2011 CDBG, Cost Centers 370214 and 370216]

16.

10695

Recommendation Concerning Renewal Amendment #009 to Agreement #A0150 between Escambia County and Big Bend Community Based Care, Inc. - Chip W. Simmons, Assistant County Administrator

That the Board take the following action concerning the Amendment of Contract #A0150 with Big Bend Community Based Care, Inc.:

A. Approve Renewal Amendment #009 to Contract #A0150, which extends the funding provided for the establishment of a Forensic Mental Health Specialist position within the Community Corrections Division until June 30, 2017; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Amendment.

[Funding: This Contract is a fixed-rate Contract for a total of $43,971 for Fiscal Year 2016/2017]

17.

10650

Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Job Classification and Compensation Study - Claudia Simmons, Office of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement for Consulting Services between Escambia County, Florida, and Evergreen Solutions, LLC, per the terms and conditions of PD 15-16.055, Job Classification and Compensation Study, for a lump sum of $79,500.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 110201, Non-Departmental]

18.

10563

Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Mayfair Algiers ENG1904 Phase 1 - Claudia Simmons, Office of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Chavers Construction, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 15-16.064, Mayfair Algiers ENG1904 Phase 1, for a lump sum of $232,025.50.

[Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project Code 16EN3542]

19.

10564

Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Wilde Lake Boulevard Drainage Improvements Project - Claudia Simmons, Office of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and J. Miller Construction, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 15-16.065, Wilde Lake Boulevard Drainage Improvements Project, for a lump sum of $995,735.38.

[Funding: Fund 112, “Disaster Recovery Fund”, Cost Center 330492, Object Code 54612/56301, Project #ESCPW54]

20.

10566

Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Merlin Road Drainage Improvements Project - Claudia Simmons, Office of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Site and Utility, LLC, per the terms and conditions of PD 15-16.066, Merlin Road Drainage Improvements Project, for a lump sum of $359,946.

[Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project Code 12EN2071]

21.

10543

Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Ponderosa Drive Pond Expansion ENG 1463 - Claudia Simmons, Office of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Principle Properties Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 15-16.076, Ponderosa Drive Pond Expansion ENG 1463 in the amount of $558,522.

[Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project Code 15EN3195]

22.

10595

Recommendation Concerning a Water Truck for the Equestrian Center - Claudia Simmons, Office of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager

That the Board approve the issuance of, and authorize the County Administrator to sign, the Purchase Order to Neff Rental, LLC, per the terms and conditions of PD 15-16.061, Water Truck for Equestrian Center, in the amount of $79,493.

The Invitation to Bid PD 15-16.061 was advertised on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, in the Pensacola News Journal and five known suppliers were notified on May 31, 2016. The Invitation to Bid for the Water Truck for Equestrian Center was on the County website for the 30 day period of May 31, 2016, through June 30, 2016. Four responses were received on Thursday, June 30, 2016; one 'no bid' and one non-responsive bid. Neff Rental, LLC, is the low bidder.

[Funding: Fund 352, Lost III, Cost Center 350231, Object Code 56401, Project # 08PR0031]

23.

10592

Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Design Services for County Road 295A (Old Corry Field Road) Sidewalk Project from State Road 30 (Navy Boulevard) to County Road 298A (Jackson Street) - Claudia Simmons, Office of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Jehle-Halstead, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 15-16.049, Design Services for CR 295A (Old Corry Field Rd.) Sidewalk Project from SR 30 (Navy Blvd.) to CR 298A (Jackson St.), for a lump sum of $78,828.27, and optional services of $19,710.50, for a total of $98,538.77.

[Funding: Fund 352, Lost III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project # 12EN1738]

24.

10599

Recommendation Concerning Award for Security Services for Various County Buildings - Claudia Simmons, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement for Security Services, PD 15-16.051, between Escambia County and Dynamic Security Services, Inc., d/b/a Dynamic Security, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 15-16.051, in the estimated annual amounts of $66,500 for the Library Branches, $55,000 for the Ernie Lee Magaha Complex, and $37,500 for the Cobb Building. This Agreement shall commence on October 1, 2016, for a term of 12 months with an option to renew for four successive 12-month periods.

[Funding: Fund 113, Library Fund, Cost Center 110501, Object Code 53401, $66,500, Library Branches;
Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 110201, Object Code 53401, $55,000, Ernie Lee Magaha Complex; and
Fund 001, Pre-Trial Release, Cost Center 290307, Object Code 53401, $37,500 Cobb Building]

25.

10606

Recommendation Concerning Speed Limit Modifications - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the filing of traffic restrictions - speed limitations - per the requirements of Ordinance Number 2003-26, which authorizes the County Engineer to place restrictions on the movement of traffic on County roadways and streets:

A. Adopt the Resolution establishing the speed limit for the reduction in speed, from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour, for the following roadway segments:

1. Fort Deposit Drive (D1), from Bridlewood Road to Fort Deposit Drive;
2. Boo Lane (D1), from Fort Deposit Drive to Fort Deposit Drive; and

B. Adopt the Resolution establishing the speed limit for the increase in speed, from 35 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour for the following roadway segments:

1. Highway 4A (D5) from 500 feet west of Tulip Street to W. State Line Road;
2. W. State Line Road (D5) from Highway 4A to 1,000 feet west of Shady Lane; and

C. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolutions.

[Funding: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 211201, Object Code 53401, for Sign Installations]

26.

10665

Recommendation Concerning the Contract for Glynn Broc Gully and Cypress Point Channel Sediment Removal Project -Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Order requested and approved for reimbursement by United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Program (NRCS) to Site and Utility, LLC, on Contract PD 15-16.011, Glynn Broc Gully and Cypress Point Channel Sediment Removal Project:

Department:	Public Works
Division:	Engineering/Infrastructure
Type:	Addition
Amount:	$60,500
Vendor:`	Site and Utility, LLC
Project Name:	Glynn Broc Gully and Cypress Point Channel Sediment Removal Project
Contract:	PD 15-16.011
PO Number:	160899
CO Number:	4
Original Award Amount:	$334,162
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders through this Change Order:	$88,748.50
New Contract Total:	$422,910.50

[Funding Source: Fund 112, "Disaster Recovery Fund", Cost Center 330493, Object Code 54612, Project #ESXNR04]

27.

10688

Recommendation Concerning Contract PD 10-11.065, General Paving and Drainage Agreement - Gatewood Ditch - United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Program (NRCS) Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Order #5 to Roads, Inc. of NWF, on Contract PD 10-11.065, General Paving and Drainage Agreement - Gatewood Ditch - NRCS Project:

Department:	Public Works
Division:	Engineering/Infrastructure
Type:	Addition
Amount:	$62,044.60
Vendor:`	Roads, Inc. of NWF
Project Name:	Gatewood Ditch (NRCS) Project
Contract:	PD 10.11.065.7RRRRR
PO No.	151588
CO No.	5
Original Award Amount:	$291,907.16
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders through this CO	$73,011.15
New Contract Total	$364,918.31

[Funding Source: Fund 112, "Disaster Recovery Fund", Cost Center 330492, Object Code 54612, Project #ESCPW26]

28.

10676

Recommendation Concerning the Reallocation of Capital Improvement Program Funds - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve the reallocation of funds from the Capital Improvement Program to fund other priority infrastructure projects, totaling $134,000, as follows:

FROM:

Description	District	Amount
Grande Lagoon Drainage	2	$34,000
Rebel Road Drainage Improvements	1	$100,000

TO:

Description	District	Amount
Robertson Road (Drainage)	2	$34,000
Merlin Road Drainage Improvements	1	$100,000

[Funding Source: Fund 352, "Local Option Sales Tax III," Account 210107]

29.

10498

Recommendation Concerning the Contract for the Lake Charlene Area of Warrington Basin Study - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding Contract PD 13-14.081, Lake Charlene Area of Warrington Basin Study:

A. Approve the proposed scope and negotiated Contract amount with HDR Engineering, Inc., as per Section 6.1 "Additional Services and Changes in Scope of Work" to include final engineering and plans preparation of potential design alternatives as an additional service associated with the Study;

B. Authorize staff to amend the Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., to add final engineering and plans preparation of potential design alternatives as an additional service associated with the Study;

C. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Amendment; subject to Legal review and sign-off; and

D. Authorize the County Administrator execute the following Change Order:

Department:	Public Works
Division:	Engineering/Infrastructure
Type:	Addition
Amount:	$295,181.73
Project Name:	Lake Charlene Area of Warrington Basin Study
Contract:	13-14.081
PO No.	150758
CO No.	3
Original Award Amount:	$133,746.77
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders through this CO	$310,432.37
New Contract Total	$444,179.14

[Funding Source: Fund 352, "LOST III", Cost Center 210121, Object Code 56301, Project #16EN2602]

30.

10725

Recommendation Concerning Issuance of Purchase Orders on Contract PD 14-15.064, General Paving and Drainage Agreement - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the issuance of Purchase Orders on Contract PD 14-15.064, General Paving and Drainage Agreement:

A. Approve the Issuance of a Purchase Order to Panhandle Grading and Paving, Inc., in the amount of $345,908.62, on Contract PD 14-15.064, General Paving and Drainage Agreement, for the Montclair Resurfacing Phase II Project (Project #08EN0208); and

B. Approve the Issuance of a Purchase Order to Heaton Brothers, in the amount of $178,187.74, on Contract PD 14-15.064, General Paving and Drainage Agreement, for the Corto, Largo, and Rio Vista Intersection Repair Project (Project #15EN3354).

[Funding Source: Fund 352, "LOST III", Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301]

III. For Discussion

1.

10691

Recommendation Concerning the Friends of West Florida Public Library, Inc., Request to Serve Alcohol at Their Annual Member Meeting - Todd J. Humble, Library Services Department Director

That the Board approve the request from the Friends of West Florida Public Library, Inc., to serve wine at their annual meeting on Saturday, August 13, 2016, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Pensacola Library, 239 North Spring Street.

2.

10696

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 Pastor Sylvia E. Tisdale, for a two-year term, effective August 9, 2016, through August 8, 2018; or

B. Appoint one of the following individuals for a two-year term, effective August 9, 2016, through August 8, 2018:

1. Paul Farmer;
2. Richie Lee Faunce; or
3. Megan N. Walters.

The individuals noted above responded to a General Alert that was posted on the County's Website from June 30, 2016, to July 14, 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.

14.

Items added to the agenda.

15.

Announcements.

16.

Adjournment.