Printed Agenda

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.

5:31 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #032, in the amount of $79,586,747, to recognize certain revenues and adjust fund balance estimates for the following funds: General Fund (001), Escambia County Restricted Fund (101), Economic Development Fund (102), Code Enforcement Fund (103), M&A State Fund (106), Tourist Promotion Fund (108), Other Grants & Projects Fund (110), Detention/Jail Commissary Fund (111), Library Fund (113), Misdemeanor Probation Fund (114), Article V Fund (115), Development Review Fees (116), Perdido Key Beach Mouse Fund (117), Law Enforcement Trust (121), Escambia Affordable Housing (124), Handicapped Parking Fund (130), Family Mediation Fund (131), Fire Protection Fund (143), E-911 Operations Fund (145), HUD-CDBG Housing Rehab (146), HUD Home Fund (147), Community Redevelopment Fund (151), Southwest Sector CRA Fund (152), Bob Sikes Toll Bridge Fund (167), Transportation Trust Fund (175), MSBU Assessment Fund (177), Master Drainage Basin Fund (181), New Road Construction Fund (333), Local Option Sales Tax III Fund (352), Solid Waste Fund (401), Building Inspections Fund (406), EMS Fund (408), Civic Center Fund (409), and the Internal Service Fund (501), and to appropriate these funds accordingly.

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AGENDA

Board of County Commissioners

Regular Meeting – January 22, 2015 – 5:30 p.m.

Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building – First Floor


1.					Call to Order. Please turn your cell phone to the vibrate, silence, or off setting. 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 Barry.

3.					Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

4.					Are there any items to be added to the agenda? Recommendation: That the Board adopt the agenda as prepared (or duly amended).

5.					Commissioners’ Forum.

6.					Presentations - Certificates of Appreciation for Sergeant Jerry Champion and Sergeant Jason Walker, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, for their participation at the Warrington Middle School Career Fair on November 19, 2014.

7.					Proclamations. Recommendation: That the Board ratify the following Proclamations: A. The Proclamation, dated December 18, 2014, expressing appreciation to Wilma Davio for 26 years of faithful and dedicated service as a County Employee; B. The Proclamation, dated January 7, 2015, encouraging all citizens to reflect on the great sacrifices and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as we embrace the theme of this year's celebration - "Time to Make Justice for all a Reality"; and C. The Proclamation, dated January 7, 2015, commending and congratulating Mamie Webb Hixon on her selection as the Grand Marshall for the 2015 Martin Luther King, Jr., Parade.

8.					Written Communication.

					November 3, 2014, communication from Marco M. Safakhoo requesting that the Board provide relief of Code Enforcement Liens against property located at 837 Lucerne Avenue. Recommendation: That the Board review and consider Lien relief request made by Marco M. Safakhoo against property located at 837 Lucerne Avenue. 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 meet 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 not fall within any of the criteria that would allow the County Administrator to act on the Board's behalf and to grant or deny relief, in accordance with the Board’s Policy, “Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens” Policy, Section III, H2.


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.	Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of TDT Collection Data for October 2014 Returns received in November 2014 That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Collections Data for the October 2014 returns received in the month of November 2014, as prepared by the Finance Department of the Clerk and Comptroller's Office; this is the second month of collections for the Fiscal Year 2015; total collections for the October 2014 returns was $548,072.09; this is a 22.60% increase over the October 2013 returns; total collections year-to-date are 18.44% more than the comparable time frame in Fiscal Year 2014.

	2.	Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the November 30, 2014 Investment Report That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Investment Portfolio Summary Report for the month ended November 30, 2014, as required by Ordinance Number 95-13; on November 30, 2014, the portfolio market value was $217,850,685 and portfolio earnings totaled $120,572 for the month; the short-term portfolio yield was 0.20%, which should be compared to the S&P Government Index Pool Index 30 Day benchmark of 0.10%; the enhanced cash portfolio achieved a total return of 0.37%, which should be compared to the Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury Index of 0.14%; the long-term CORE portfolio achieved a total return of 0.31%, which should be compared to the Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year Treasury Index benchmark of 0.32%.

	3.	Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of Documents Provided to the Clerk to the Board's Office That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the following documents provided to the Clerk to the Board's Office: A. DEP Agreement No. G0281, Amendment No. 4, based on the Board's action of January 7, 2010, approving the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Agreement No. G0281 for the Jones Creek East Stream Restoration and Wetland Stormwater Treatment Project, and authorizing the Chairman to sign any subsequent Grant-related document, as executed by the Chairman on December 30, 2014, and received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on January 15, 2015; B. State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, Reinstatement and Amendment 1 to Agreement, based on the Board's action April 5, 2012, approving the State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, Recreational Trail Program Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Project Agreement #T1115, for the development of the Southwest Greenway, Jones Swamp Trail Extension 3, and authorizing the Chairman to sing any subsequent grant-related documents, as executed by the Chairman on May 12, 2014, and received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on January 15, 2015; C. The Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016, as provided by April Murray, Budget & Fiscal Analyst, NWFWMD, and received in the Clerk to the Board's Office via e-mail on January 15, 2015; D. Closing documents relative to the purchase of property, located at 1313 North Pace Boulevard and 1316 North "P" Street, from John F. Soule, Susan W. Soule, and Soule Marine Enterprises, Inc., as approved by the Board on March 21, 2013, and received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on January 15, 2015; and E. Amendment #1 to the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida and First Transit, Inc. for Escambia County Area Transit Management Services (PD 10-11.060), as approved by the Board on September 6, 2012, and received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on January 15, 2015.


					GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT

					I. Public Hearing

			1.		5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan - Density Text Amendment That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt ~~recommend transmittal to the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO),~~ an Ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, FLU 1.3.1, Mixed-Use Suburban (MU-S) maximum density from 10 dwelling units per acre to 25 dwelling units per acre and reformatting Table 1. This hearing serves as the second of two required public hearings before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) as set forth in Section 2.08.04 (b) and F.S. 125.66(4)(b). At the September 30, 2014, Planning Board Meeting, the Board recommended approval to the BCC.


					II. Action Item

			1.		Recommendation Concerning the Appointment to the Escambia County Board of Adjustment That the Board confirm the appointment of Blaise Adams, replacing Bob Price, Jr., as Commissioner Wilson Robertson's appointment to the Escambia County Board of Adjustment, effective January 22, 2015. This appointment will run concurrent with Commissioner Robertson's term of office, or at his discretion.

			2.		Recommendation Concerning Final Plat Daniel's Grove Permit #130800015 That the Board take the following actions concerning recording of the Final Plat of Daniel's Grove (a 105 lot single residential subdivision) with public streets and private Parcel "A", located in the Beulah community lying north of Frank Reeder Road and east of County Road 9 (Beulah Road). The parcel is owned and developed by B&C Development LLC. Prior to recording, the County Engineer, County Surveyor, Development Services Interim Director and the Clerk of the Circuit Court must sign the Final Plat, as set forth in Section 4.02.07.E, of the Escambia County Land Development Code. Also, prior to recording the County Surveyor must sign the Final Plat as set forth in Chapter 177.081 (1) Florida Statutes; A. Approve the final plat for recording; B. Approve the street names "Boxelder Boulevard, Alder Avenue, and Basswood Boulevard"; C. Accept all public easements, drainage improvements within public easements/public parcels, as depicted upon the final plat for permanent County maintenance. The cost of pond maintenance is to be funded through the establishment of a stormwater management MSBU (Municipal Services Benefit Unit); and D. Authorize the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to execute a Two Year Warranty Agreement and Avigation Easement.

Recommendation Concerning the Rescheduling of the February 5, 2015, Public Hearings

That the Board take the following action:

A. Reschedule the February 5, 2015 Public Hearings as follows:

1. The 5:45 p.m. Public Hearing rescheduled to 5:01 p.m. to amend the Official Zoning Map to include the following Rezoning Cases heard by the Planning Board on January 6, 2015:

a.	Case No.:	Z-2015-01
	Address:	13922 River Road
	Property Reference No.:	14-3S-32-1001-000-130
	Property Size:	2.21 (+/-) acres
	From:	R-2PK, Residential District (Perdido Key), Medium Density (4.5 du/acre)
	To:	CGPK, (Perdido Key) Commercial Gateway District, High Density (12.5 du/acre)
	FLU Category:	MU-PK, Mixed-Use Perdido Key
	Commissioner District	2
	Requested by:	William Dyess, Agent for Helen Scarbrough, Owner

b.	Case No.:	Z-2015-02
	Address:	13900 River Road
	Property Reference No.:	14-3S-32-1001-000-129
	Property Size:	1.72 (+/-) acres
	From:	R-2PK, Residential District (Perdido Key) medium density (4.5 du/acre)
	To:	CGPK, (Perdido Key) Commercial Gateway District, High Density (12.5 du/acre)
	FLU Category:	MU-PK, Mixed-Use Perdido Key
	Commissioner District	2
	Requested by:	Linda Dunson Banta, Owner

2. The 5:47 p.m. Public Hearing rescheduled to 5:02 p.m concerning the Navy Federal Credit Union Height Ordinance (First of Two Public Hearings); and

B. Ratify the advertisement of the rescheduled 5:01 p.m. and 5:02 p.m. Public Hearings; and

C. Drop the 5:46 p.m. Public Hearing concerning the LDC Revision.

III. Consent Agenda

Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of Public Hearing

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

February 5, 2015

5:03 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Review of an Ordinance amending Articles 3, 6, 7, and 12 regarding the Pits


					COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

					I. Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda

			1.		Recommendation Concerning the Northwest Florida Big Bend Health Council - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator That the Board appoint Krystle E. Galace (purchaser) to the Northwest Florida Big Bend Health Council effective, January 22, 2015, through September 30, 2016, to replace Hong Dang who has retired, as requested by R. Michael Hill, Executive Director.

			2.		Recommendation Concerning an Amendment to Agreement for Insurance Agent Services - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Amendment to Agreement for Insurance Agent Services (PD 10-11.064) between Whitman & Whitman, Inc. (Agent), and Escambia County, to revise the original Agreement entered into on September 15, 2011, to correct the Agent's federal identification number.

			3.		Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing to Consider the Petition to Vacate a Portion of Pine Road in Treasure Hill Park Subdivision - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for February 19, 2015, at 5:31 p.m., to consider the Petition to Vacate a portion of Pine Road (50 feet x 490 feet) in Treasure Hill Park Subdivision, as petitioned by Rebecca M. Domeier.


			4.		Recommendation Concerning Adoption of a Maintenance Map for a Portion of Patricia Drive in Myrtle Grove, Florida - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning adoption of a Maintenance Map for a portion of Patricia Drive in Myrtle Grove, Florida: A. Adopt Florida Department of Transportation Maintenance Map F.P. No. 4304721, for a portion of Patricia Drive (approximately 140 feet in length), going north off of West Fairfield Drive and located east of Blue Angel Parkway in Myrtle Grove, Florida. This Map delineates the extent of County maintenance to define County property in areas where the County maintains roads without having deeded right-of-way and is meant to supersede the Maintenance Map recorded in Right-of-Way Map Book 2, at Pages 46 and 46A; B. Approve said areas shown on the Map for continued maintenance, pursuant to Florida Statutes, Chapter 95.361; and C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept the Map as of the day of delivery of the Map to the Chairman or Vice Chairman, and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Map for recording at that time.


			5.		Recommendation Concerning the Federal Transit Administration Fiscal Year 2015 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 2015 Annual Certifications and Assurances for Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT): A. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the FTA Fiscal Year 2015 Certifications and Assurances for the Federal Transit Administration Assistance Programs; B. Ratify the Assistant County Attorney's signature, dated December 23, 2014, as the Affirmation of Applicant's Attorney on the FTA Fiscal Year 2015 Certifications and Assurances for the Federal Transit Administration Assistance Programs; and C. Authorize ECAT to file the Certifications and Assurances electronically, as required, using the Federal personal passwords of the Chairman and County Attorney. In 1998, the FTA instituted the requirement that all Grant Applications and Grant Management Reports be submitted electronically via the Transportation Electronic Award and Management (TEAM) System. Additionally, since 1996, the list of Certifications and Assurances must be filed electronically prior to the filing of the Grant Application. These Certifications and Assurances provide a basis for all financial, administrative, and accounting Agreements between the FTA and the grantee. Under the current FTA Authorization Act, entitled Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), Escambia County will receive an approximate $3,000,000 apportionment in Fiscal Year 2015 Federal Funding for mass transit. The Chairman and the County Attorney must obtain passwords and PIN codes by contacting Richelle Gosman, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), at (404) 865-5478 or by email at richelle.gosman@dot.gov.


			6.		Recommendation Concerning the Request for Reinstatement of Property for the Public Works Department - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board approve the Request for Reinstatement of Property Form for the Public Works Department, indicating two items to be reinstated, both of which are described and listed on the Request Form, with reason for reinstatement stated.

			7.		Recommendation Concerning a Memorandum of Agreement with Pensacola State College for Use of Perdido Key Community Center - Marilyn D. Wesley, Community Affairs Department Director That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Memorandum of Agreement between Escambia County and the District Board of Trustees of Pensacola State College Florida, to utilize the non-leased portion of the Perdido Key Community Center for conducting various continuing education courses as part of their Recreation and Leisure Program, for a one-year term plus four successive one-year terms that automatically renew, with an effective date of January 22, 2015. The County will receive 25% of the gross fees collected per student/per class conducted. [Funding: No additional expenditures anticipated for the execution of this agreement. Fees collected will be deposited into Escambia County Restricted Fund 101, Revenue Code 362006.)

			8.		Recommendation Concerning the Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes for November 17, 2014 - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the November 17, 2014, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant.

			9.		Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Planning Organization - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator That the Board acknowledge, for the Official Record, the appointment by the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization of Commissioner Doug Underhill to the Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Planning Organization, to fill the seat vacated by Commissioner Valentino, effective December 10, 2014, through the term of Commissioner Underhill's elected office (2018).

			10.		Recommendation Concerning the Conservation Easement In and Over the Property Situated Along Old River and River Road in the Perdido Key Community - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Conservation Easement in and over the property situated along Old River and River Road in the Perdido Key Community: A. Accept the donation of the Conservation Easement from Ono River, LLC, in and over the property situated along Old River and River Road; and B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Conservation Easement, subject to legal review and sign off. [Funding: No budgetary impact]

			11.		Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee - Commissioner Doug Underhill, District 2 That the Board appoint Sylvia E. Tisdale as Commissioner Doug Underhill's appointee on the Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee, effective January 22, 2015, and running concurrently with Commissioner Underhill's term of office (November 2018) or at his discretion.

			12.		Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the Escambia County Mass Transit Advisory Committee - Commissioner Doug Underhill, District 2 That the Board appoint Charles Thornton as Commissioner Doug Underhill's appointee on the Escambia County Mass Transit Advisory Committee, effective January 22, 2015, and running concurrently with Commissioner Underhill's term of office (November 2018) or at his discretion. [RESUME TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER]

Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following January 22, 2015, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the six Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements:

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

1. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Dovie Soloe, the owner of residential property located at 108 Jardine Road A, Pensacola, Florida, in the 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 220516, Object Code 58301, for electrical rewiring, and install central heating and air conditioning system;

2. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Dorothy Ward, the owner of residential property located at 224 Payne Road, Pensacola, Florida, in the 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 220516, Object Code 58301, to install new windows;

3. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Christopher Hall, the owner of residential property located at 420 South 1st Street, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $4,237, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220516, Object Code 58301, to install central heating and air conditioning system;

4. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Sarah Bowlby, the owner of residential property located at 2612 West Jackson Street, Pensacola, Florida, in the Brownsville Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $5,456, representing an in-kind match through the Brownsville Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220515, Object Code 58301, to install new windows and install storm shutters;

5. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Mary Thene Thomas, the owner of residential property located at 1105 West Jordan Street, Pensacola, Florida, in the Englewood Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,925, representing an in-kind match through the Englewood Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220520, Object Code 58301, to install a new roof; and

6. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Mattie R. Carter, the owner of residential property located at 1900 West Maxwell Street, Pensacola, Florida, in the Englewood Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,874, representing an in-kind match through the Englewood Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220520, 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.

Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of Four Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following January 22, 2015, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the cancellation of the Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens:

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

Property Owner	Address	Amount
Deborah Brock	207 Henry Street	$882
Willis C. and Connie F. Fails	1716 West St. Joseph Street	$1,175
Jose C. Reyes	1306 Wisteria Avenue	$1,275
David A. Wigley	214 Henry Street	$1,087

B. Authorizing the Chairman to execute the Cancellation of Lien documents.


			6.		Recommendation Concerning the Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit Application - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners Application for Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit (VCTC), through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), for the environmental remediation of hazardous contamination at the former Escambia County Mosquito Control Facility located at 603 West Romana Street: A. Approve the Application to the FDEP for the VCTC in the amount of $37,561.62, for the former Escambia County Mosquito Control Facility located at 603 West Romana Street; and B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Application and all other related documents. [Funding Source: In the event of monetary gain, funds will be deposited in Fund 129, CDBG HUD Entitlement, Brownfields]


			10.		Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the Donation of a Parcel of Real Property for Rebel Road Drainage Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning acceptance of the donation of a parcel of real property (25 feet x approximately 330 feet), located on Rebel Road, for drainage improvements: A. Accept the donation of a parcel of real property located on Rebel Road from John D. and Angela K. Russo for drainage improvements 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 staff to prepare, and the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept, subject to Legal review and sign-off, the Warranty Deed as of the day of delivery of the Warranty Deed 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]

11.

Recommendation Concerning 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, totaling $2,170,000, as indicated below:

FROM:

DISTRICT	TYPE	PROJECT DESCRIPTION	AMOUNT	PREVIOUS ALLOCATIONS
2	Drainage	Jackson Street Elysian Avenue	$166,991	Remaining funds for area which will be used specifically for other District 2 drainage improvement projects.
5	Drainage	Eleven Mile Creek	$260,000	Anticipated to be funded by RESTORE. Balance in project: $500,000.
2	Drainage	Gulf Beach Highway	$1,743,009	Project phases 1-4, pedestrian improvements, drainage projects.
		TOTAL	$2,170,000

TO:

DISTRICT	TYPE	PROJECT TITLE	AMOUNT	DESCRIPTION
2	Drainage	Old Corry Field Road (Pete Moore Ditch)	$500,000	Funds for construction. This site damaged in 2012 and damaged further in 2014.
2	Transportation	Perdido Key Pedestrian Crossing	$250,000	Currently in design; these funds are for construction of five pedestrian crossings on Perdido Key Drive.
2	Transportation	Patton/Sunset Signals	$550,000	Construction of permanent, synchronized traffic signals prior to Sunset Bridge construction (detour).
4	Drainage	Bahia Paz	$50,000	Change Order for additional improvements for drainage and stormwater management, base, fill, and concrete.
1	Drainage	Barefoot Estates	$80,000	Pricing Agreement Project; lowest bidder declined. Cost increase for next lowest bidder. Construction Cost: $330,000.
1	Drainage	Choctaw Drainage	$400,000	Construction of repairs as required by court order.
5	Drainage	Guidy Lane Drainage and Roadway Improvements	$100,000	Change Order to the existing contract to correct and avoid conflicts for asphalt, driveways, curb cuts, grading and traffic loops.
4	Drainage	Mackey Bluffs	$55,000	Additional funds needed for construction. Bids came in higher than amount budgeted. Construction Cost: $635,000.
3	Drainage	Massachusetts Avenue Drainage	$185,000	Additional funds needed for construction of additional drainage improvements for side streets such as North "P" Street, Kelly, Concordia, and Armenia.
		TOTAL	$2,170,000

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

12.

Recommendation Concerning a Final Close Out Change Order to Panhandle Grading & Paving, Inc., on Contract PD 12-13.040, for the "Ensley Area Drainage Improvements - Detroit Boulevard and Johnson Avenue" Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Final Close Out Change Order to Panhandle Grading & Paving, Inc., on Contract PD 12-13.040, "Ensley Area Drainage Improvements - Detroit Boulevard and Johnson Avenue" Project:

Department:	Public Works
Division:	Engineering/Infrastructure Division
Type:	Addition
Amount:	$39,190.49
Vendor:	Panhandle Grading & Paving, Inc.
Project Name:	Ensley Area Drainage Improvements - Detroit Boulevard and Johnson Avenue
Contract:	PD 12-13.040
PO#:	131169
CO#:	8
Original Contract Award:	$1,886,033.58
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders Through this CO:	$205,816.66
New Contract Amount:	$2,091,850.24

[Funding Source: Fund 352, Local Option Sales Tax, Account 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #08EN0313]


			13.		Recommendation Concerning the Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement between Escambia County and the Walton County Sheriff's Office - Amy Lovoy, Interim Assistant County Administrator That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and the Walton County, Florida, Sheriff's Office for the Temporary Housing of Inmates, amending the Memorandum of Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and the Walton County, Florida, Sheriff's Office, approved by the Board on August 21, 2014, agreeing to make a good faith effort to house a minimum of 200 inmates at the Walton County Sheriff's Office facility at all times during the term of this Agreement. [Funding: Fund 501, Internal Services Fund, Cost Center 140836]

			14.		Recommendation Concerning Macky Bluffs Retention Basin Repair - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director That the Board award Contract PD #14-15.003 ,Macky Bluffs Retention Basin Repair, to Hewes and Company, LLC, in the amount of $635,000. [Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301 Project #13EN2474]

			15.		Recommendation Concerning Drug, Alcohol, and Nicotine Testing Services - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director That the Board award Contract PD #14-15.013, Drug, Alcohol, and Nicotine Testing Services to Drug Free Workplaces USA LLC, and approve the Agreement for Drug, Alcohol, and Nicotine Testing Services between Escambia County and Drug Free Workplaces, USA, LLC, for the annual amount of $22,947, for a term of 36 months, with two options for 12 month extensions. [Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 150101, Object Code 53101]


			16.		Recommendation Concerning Maintenance and Support Services for SMARTnet - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director That the Board award a Purchase Order for PD 14-15.014, for 12 months of Maintenance and Support Services for SMARTnet, to PC Specialists, Inc., d/b/a Technology Integration Group (TIG), in the amount of $99,551. [Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 270103, Object Code 54601]

			17.		Recommendation Concerning West Winthrop at Bayou Grande Outfall - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services, Interim Department Director That the Board award Contract PD 14-15.015, for the West Winthrop Bayou Grande Outfall, to J. Miller Construction, Inc., in the amount of $167,877.50. [Funding: Fund 112, Disaster Recovery Fund, Cost Center 330492, Object Code 54612, Project #ESCPW41]

			18.		Recommendation Concerning Physician Staffing Services for the Jail - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director That the Board take the following action to allow for a correction in the award of Contract PD #14-15.004, Physician Staffing Services for the Jail: 1. Rescind the action of December 11, 2014, for award and approval of the Agreement for Physician Staffing Services between Escambia County and Maxim Health Care Services, Inc., d/b/a Maxim Physician Resources, LLC; and 2. Award and approve the Agreement for Physicians Staffing Services between Escambia County and Maxim Health Care Services, Inc. d/b/a Maxim Physician Resources, LLC, as corrected. [Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 290402, Object Code 53101]


			19.		Recommendation Concerning the Sheriff's Storage Fire Sprinkler System - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director That the Board award Contract PD #14-15.006, Sheriff's Storage Fire Sprinkler System, to L. Pugh & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $159,447. [Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Sheriff's Capital Projects, Cost Center 540115, Object Code 56201, Project 15SH3143]

			20.		Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Additional EViD Compact Units from VR Systems, Inc., for the Office of the Supervisor of Elections - David H. Stafford, Supervisor of Elections That the Board take the following action concerning the purchase of additional EViD Compact Units for the Office of the Supervisor of Elections: A. Find that "a single source" is available to the County from which to purchase compatible equipment that can fully integrate into the Voter Registration System currently used in Escambia County; B. Approve the VR Systems, Inc., Supplement to EViD System Sale and License Agreement Addendum for Delivery #8; and C. Approve issuing a Purchase Order, in the amount of $66,850, to VR Systems, Inc. [Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 110267, Object Code 56401, Project #08PF0028]

			21.		Recommendation Concerning the Agreement for Consulting Services with Erin L. Deady, P.A. - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign, the Third Amendment of Agreement for Consulting Services between Escambia County and Erin L. Deady, P.A., with regard to any matters relating to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill incident, the RESTORE Act, allocation of restoration funds, and such other issues that may be identified by the County for the period of February 1, 2015, through July 31, 2015. [Funding Source: General Fund, Fund 001, Cost Center 110201, BCC Non-Departmental, Object Code 53101, Professional Services - $21,000]


			22.		Recommendation Concerning the Off System Project Agreements Related to the Replacement and Maintenance of Two Escambia County Bridges - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Off System Project Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Escambia County, related to the replacement and maintenance of Dortch Road Bridge over Beaver Dam Creek, Bridge #484017, and County Road (CR) 97A Bridge over Boggy Creek, Bridge #480105: A. Approve the State of Florida Department of Transportation Off System Project Agreement between FDOT and Escambia County, related to the replacement and maintenance of Dortch Road Bridge over Beaver Dam Creek, Bridge #484017, and CR 97A Bridge over Boggy Creek, Bridge #480105; B. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Agreement; and C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to execute the documents and any subsequent documents required for implementation of the bridge replacements. [Funding Source: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Accounts 210402/54601]


			23.		Recommendation Concerning Facility Use Agreement for Brownsville Assembly of God Church to use Brownsville Community Center - Marilyn D. Wesley, Community Affairs Department Director That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign a Facility Use Agreement between Escambia County and the Brownsville Assembly of God Church for use of Brownsville Community Center, to conduct a Youth Basketball Clinic, for the reimbursement of the average daily cost of utilities, over the course of the Clinic. The Youth Basketball Clinic is proposed to occur once per week on Saturdays, and is scheduled to begin on Saturday, January 31, 2015, and end on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Pending approval, the total cost to Brownsville Assembly of God Church is $1,274, or the average daily cost of utilities of $182 per day, for the seven days of the event. [Funding: Fees collected will be deposited into Escambia County Restricted Fund 101, Revenue Code 362008]


					III. For Discussion

			1.		Recommendation Concerning an Agreement with the Public Defender's Office Relating to the Cost of Public Defender Representation of Indigent Defendants - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator That the Board consider approving and authorizing the Chairman to execute the Agreement between Escambia County and the State of Florida, Office of the Public Defender for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida, to Reimburse the State for the Cost of Public Defender Representation of Indigent Defendants in Certain Criminal Violations of the County Code. [Funding: Fund 115, Article V Fund, Cost Center 410414, Indigent Defendants]

			2.		Recommendation Concerning the Internal Revenue Service Employment Tax Audit - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employment tax examination: A. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Closing Agreement on Final Determination Covering Specific Matters; B. Authorize the Chairman to sign IRS Form 2504-WC, Agreement to Assessment and Collection of Additional Employment Tax and Acceptance of Overassessment in Worker Classification Cases; C. Authorize the Chairman to sign IRS Form 2504, Agreement to Assessment and Collection of Additional Tax and Acceptance of Overassessment; D. Approve the Policy Change that allows credit for calls based on the number of hours at the Fire Station and to abolish the procedure for hourly pay for volunteer instructors; and E. Authorize the Office of Management and Budget to process the transfer of funds on Budget Amendment #056, in the amount of $545,000, ($100,000 from Fire Fighter Stipends and $445,000 from Reserves) to Other Salaries and Wages and FICA to cover the IRS Tax Assessment, Fire Protection Fund (143), Cost Center 330206. This Amendment increases Personal Services in the amount of $545,000, for Fire Rescue. [Funding Source: Fund 143, Fire Protection Fund, Cost Center 330206, Fire Rescue Operations]


					COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT

					I. For Action

			1.		Recommendation Concerning Scheduling a Public Hearing to Consider Amending the Panhandling Ordinance. That the Board authorize scheduling a Public Hearing on February 5, 2015 at 3:31 p.m., for consideration of amending the Panhandling Ordinance.

			2.		That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for February 5, 2015, at 3:32 p.m. for consideration of adopting an Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article III of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances relating to Alcoholic Beverages in Public Parking Areas; Reclassifying to Address Open or Unsealed Alcoholic Beverages; Amending Section 6-61, Definitions, to Define Alcoholic Beverages, Intoxicating Beverage, Liquor, and Possession; Amending Section 6-63, Open Container in Public Parking Areas, to Modify Prohibitions Regarding Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in Public Places and Establish Exceptions.


			4.		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 January 8, 2015; B. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held January 8, 2015; and C. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held December 18, 2014. (BACKUP TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER)


12.					Items added to the agenda.

13.					Announcements.

14.					Adjournment.