THROUGH THESE DOORS WALK ONLY THE FINEST PEOPLE – THE CITIZENS OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY. DECISIONS ARE MADE IN THIS ROOM AFFECTING THE DAILY LIVES OF OUR PEOPLE. DIGNIFIED CONDUCT IS APPRECIATED.  
CHAMBER RULES
1. IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK, YOU WILL BE HEARD.
2. YOU MUST SIGN UP TO SPEAK. SIGN-UP SHEETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BACK OF THE ROOM.
3. YOU ARE REQUESTED TO KEEP YOUR REMARKS BRIEF AND FACTUAL.
4. BOTH SIDES ON AN ISSUE WILL BE GRANTED UNIFORM/MAXIMUM TIME TO SPEAK.
5. DURING QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS (I.E., REZONINGS), CONDUCT IS VERY FORMAL AND REGULATED BY SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL BCC MEETINGS ARE RECORDED AND TELEVISED
 
AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – February 2, 2016 – 9:00 a.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 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.   Proclamation.

Recommendation:  That the Board adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Joseph A. Scialdone, Billing Manager in the Emergency Medical Services Division of the Public Safety Department, as "Employee of the Month" for February 2016.
 
7.   Retirement Proclamations.

Recommendation:  That the Board adopt the following retirement Proclamations:

A. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Andrew J. Ordonia, Corrections Department, on his retirement after 20 years of dedicated service;

B. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Charles Vann, Corrections Department, on his retirement after 7 years of dedicated service;

C. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Emmett L. Vann, Corrections Department, on his retirement after 15 years of dedicated service;

D. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Patsy L. Weatherspoon, Corrections Department, on her retirement after 16 years of dedicated service; and

E. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Ola E. Wolff, Corrections Department, on her retirement after 20 years of service.
 
8. 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.
 
             
9.   9:01 a.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting the Escambia County Bob Sikes Bridge Toll Plaza Electronic Tolling Ordinance.

Recommendation:  That the Board take the following action concerning the Escambia County Electronic Tolling Ordinance:

A. Adopt an Ordinance creating Volume I, Chapter 86, Article VII, Division 3, Section 86-245, of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances relating to toll enforcement for the Bob Sikes Bridge Toll Plaza, authorizing the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to engage in toll enforcement at the Toll Plaza and issue Uniform Traffic Citations (UTC) for toll violations on behalf of the County; and

B. Adopt, and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution establishing an amended schedule of tolls for the use of the Bob Sikes Bridge.

[Funding source:  Fund 167, Bob Sikes Toll Fund. The $0.08 transaction fee that will be deducted from every $1 SunPass toll transaction will be utilized to cover the costs of the tolling enforcement]
 
             
10. 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 the December 2015 Investment Report 

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Investment Portfolio Summary Report for the month ended December 31, 2015, as required by Ordinance Number 95-13; on December 31, 2015, the portfolio market value was $292,705,186 and portfolio earnings totaled $140,866 for the month; the short-term portfolio yield was 0.29%, which should be compared to the S&P Government Index Pool Index 30 Day benchmark of 0.23%; the enhanced cash portfolio achieved a yield of 0.67%, which should be compared to the Merrill Lynch 1 Year Treasury Index of 0.76%; the long-term CORE portfolio achieved a yield of 1.30%, which should be compared to the Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year Treasury Index benchmark of 1.27%.
 
             
2.   Recommendation Concerning Minutes and Reports Prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office

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

A.  Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Special Board of County Commissioners Workshop-RESTORE held January 11, 2016;

B. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held January 12, 2016;

C.  Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Agenda Work Session held January 21, 2016;

D.  Approve the Minutes of the Attorney-Client Sessions held January 21, 2016, at 3:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.; and

E.  Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held January 21, 2016.

  (BACKUP FOR ITEM A TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER)
 
             
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
I.   Public Hearing
 
1.   Recommendation Concerning the Review of the Rezoning Case heard by the Planning Board on January 5, 2016

That the Board take the following action concerning the rezoning case heard by the Planning Board on January 5, 2016:
  1. Review and either adopt, modify, or reject the Planning Board’s recommendation for Rezoning Case Z-2015-22 or remand the case back to the Planning Board; and
     
  2. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Order of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners for the rezoning case that was reviewed.
  Case No.: Z-2015-22
  Address: Northwest Corner Highway 196 and Highway 95-A
  Property Reference No.: 22-2N-31-1103-000-000
  Property Size: 19.89 (+/-) acres
  From: Agr, Agricultural district (one du/20 acres)
  To: RMU, Rural Mixed-use district (two du/acre)
  FLU Category: RC, Rural Community
  Commissioner District: 5
  Requested by: Thomas Hammond, Agent for Eli Miller, Owner
  Planning Board Recommendation: Approval
  Speakers: Tom Hammond
 
2.   9:07 a.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 January 5, 2016, and approved during the previous agenda item and to provide for severability, inclusion in the code, and an effective date.
 
3.   9:08 a.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending the 2030 Future Land Use Map, LSA-2015-02

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and approve transmittal to the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), an Ordinance amending the 2030 Future Land Use Map.

At the January 5, 2016, Planning Board, the Board recommended approval.
 
4.   9:09 a.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of Redfish Harbor, a Planned Unit Development

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and approve the PUD for Redfish Harbor. At the January 5, 2016, Planning Board Meeting, the Board recommended approval.
 
             
5.   9:10 a.m. - Recommendation Concerning the Review of the Rezoning Case heard by the Planning Board on January 5, 2016

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review the Planning Board’s recommendation for Rezoning Case Z-2015-23.

This hearing serves as the first of two required public hearings before the BCC as set forth in F.S. 125.66(4)(b).

At the January 5, 2016, Planning Board meeting, the Board recommended approval of this rezoning.

 
  Case No.: Z-2015-23
  Address: 1200 West Leonard Street, 1211 West Fairfield Drive, Block of "H" Street and Cross Street
  Property Reference No.: 17-2S-30-5016-000-002; 17-2S-30-5016-002-002; 17-2S-30-5016-001-001; 17-2S-30-5009-000-062; 17-2S-30-5009-000-064; 172S-30-5009-000-068; 17-2S-30-5009-041-041; 18-2S-30-6000-001-056; 18-2S-30-6000-004-055; 18-2S-30-6000-004-056; 18-2S-30-6000-005-056; 18-2S-30-6000-002-056; 18-2S-30-6000-003-047; 18-2S-30-6000-003-048; 18-2S-30-6000-003-055; 18-2S-30-6000-017-047
  Property Size: 53.98 (+/-) acres
  From: HDR, High Density Residential district (18 du/acre); HC/LI, Heavy Commercial Light Industrial district (du density limited to vested residential development, lodging unit density not limited by zoning); HDMU, High Density Mixed-use district (25 du/acre); Rec, Recreation district (du density limited to vested development)
  To: Pub, Public district (du density limited to vested residential development)
  FLU Category: MU-U, C, Rec (P, pending State review)
  Commissioner District: 3
  Requested by: Escambia County, Owner
  Planning Board Recommendation: Approval
  Speakers: Priscilla McCorvey, Mary Armstrong
 
             
II. Consent Agenda
 
1.   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of Public Hearings

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

Thursday, February 18, 2016

5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Amending Recycle Ordinance
 
             
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1.   Recommendation Concerning the Off System Project Agreement Related to the Replacement and Maintenance of Escambia County Bridge Number 480115 - 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 Bridge No. 480115, Molino Road (County Road [CR] 182) over Penasula Creek.

A. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Agreement; 

B. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Temporary Road Closure;

C. Approve the State of Florida Department of Transportation Off System Project Agreement between FDOT and Escambia County, related to the replacement and maintenance of Bridge No. 480115, Molino Road (CR 182) over Penasula Creek; and

D. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Resolutions and the Agreement and any subsequent documents required for implementation of the bridge replacement.

[Funding Source:  Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Account 210402/54601]
 
2.   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing Regarding Escambia County Area Transit's Proposed Service Route Modifications - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for 5:32 p.m., on February 18, 2016, for the purpose of receiving comments from the general public concerning the proposed Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) service route modifications, proposed with the intent of enhancing safety, on-time performance, route connectivity, and operating efficiency.
 
             
3.   Recommendation Concerning the Amendment of Agreement for Design/Build Myrtle Grove Sidewalks and Drainage - Claudia Simmons, Office of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Amendment to Design/Build Contract (PD 12-13.051) between Escambia County and Panhandle Grading & Paving, Inc., to amend the Standard Design-Build Contract for PD 12-13.051, Design/Build Myrtle Grove Sidewalks and Drainage,  approved by the Board on February 6, 2014, which is amended to acknowledge "that it [the DESIGN/BUILD FIRM] has been advised of its obligation to comply with the requirements of Form FHWA 1273, Required Contract Provisions for Federal-Aid Construction Contracts, attached hereto, the terms of which are expressly agreed to be incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement."
 
             
4.   Recommendation Concerning the Amendment of Agreement for Bob Sikes Toll System Upgrade Project - Claudia Simmons, Office of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Amendment of Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Transcore, LP Relating to the Bob Sikes Toll System Upgrade Project PD 14-15.030, originally approved by the Board on July 7, 2015, which is amended as follows:

SECTION 1.   CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
 
A.         The Contract Documents consist of this Agreement, the Exhibits described in Section 6 hereof, Change Orders, Work Directive Changes, Field Orders and amendments relating thereto.  All of the foregoing Contract Documents are incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement (all of said documents including this Agreement sometimes being referred to herein as “Contract Documents” and sometimes as the “Agreement”).  A copy of the Contract Documents shall be maintained by Contractor at the Project site at all times during the performance of the Work.
 
B.         In case of any inconsistency or conflict among the provisions of this Agreement and any other terms and conditions of any documents comprising the Contract Documents, the provisions of this Agreement, including any amendments, and the General Terms and Conditions shall control.
 
C.        County shall furnish to the Contractor up to One (1) set of the Contract Documents for execution of the Work.  Additional copies of the Contract Documents shall be furnished, upon request, at the cost of reproduction.
 
3.         That Exhibit A, General Terms and Conditions, Section 4.  PROGRESS PAYMENTS, Paragraph 4.5 of the Agreement is hereby amended as follows:
 
            4.5       County shall retain ten percent (10%) of the gross amount of each monthly payment request or ten percent (10%) of the portion thereof approved by the County for payment, whichever is less.  Such sum shall be accumulated and not released to Contractor until final payment is due.  Any interim interest on such sums shall accrue to County.
 
5.   Recommendation Concerning the Letter of Support for Escambia Community Clinics for the Oral Health Expansion Funding Grant Application - Amy Lovoy, Assistant County Administrator

That the Board ratify the signature of the Vice Chairman on the letter of support for Escambia Community Clinics for their Oral Health Expansion Funding Grant Application (HRSA-16-076), which would create greater access to dental care for the residents of Escambia County.
 
II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1.   Recommendation Concerning Budget Amendment #060 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board approve Budget Amendment #060, Santa Rosa Island Public Works, General Fund (001), in the amount of $110,468, from Reserves for Operating to the SRI Public Works Budget to purchase replacement lights at Casino Beach on Pensacola Beach.  The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) has transferred funds to the County's General Fund (001), for the cost to replace and repair these lights.
 
2.   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #066 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #066, Local Options Sales Tax Fund (352), in the amount of $65,082, to recognize refund proceeds from Gulf Power for a canceled Pensacola Beach road improvement and lighting project, and to appropriate these funds back to the Local Options Sales Tax (LOST) Fund.
 
             
3.   Recommendation Concerning the Revised Detailed Work Plan Budget - Arthropod Control for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Interim Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board take the following action regarding the revised Detailed Work Plan Budget for the Mosquito Control Division for Fiscal Year 2015-2016:

A. Rescind the Board's action of June 25, 2015, CAR II-4, approving and authorizing the Chairman to sign the Detailed Work Plan Budget - Arthropod Control for Fiscal Year 2015-2016; 

B. Approve the revised Detailed Work Plan Budget - Arthropod Control for Fiscal Year 2015-2016; and

C. Authorize the Chairman to sign the document.

Note: This is coming back to the Board due to an internal audit by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Inspector General after it was determined that more detailed account codes were needed to be in compliance with Chapter 388 Florida Statute and Rule Chapter 5E-13 of the Florida Administrative Code. This revision to the Detailed Work Plan does not change the revenue Mosquito Control will receive from the FDACS.

[Funding:  Fund 106, Mosquito and Arthropod Control Fund, Cost Center 220703, State One Funds]
 
4.   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Nine Agricultural-Type Tractors for the Road Division - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director 

That the Board authorize the county to utilize the National Joint Powers Alliance Contract #021815-DAC and award a Purchase Order to Deere & Company, in the amount of $391,070.70, for nine 2016 John Deere Model 6105E 2WD, over 100HP, agricultural-type tractors for the Road Division, according to the specifications of VE 15-16.001. The Purchasing Department posted the request on the Escambia County Website for 30 days, with no responses.

[Funding Source:  Fund 175, "Transportation Trust Fund", Cost 210405, Object Code 56401]
 
5.   Recommendation Concerning the Purchase, Installation, and Continued Data Monitoring Contract for a Vehicle Global Positioning System - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve the purchase of hardware, installation, and a one year Data Monitoring Contract with Networkfleet, Inc., in the amount of $220,423. This amount would provide for the hardware purchase, installation, and monitoring of 431 additional selected Escambia County vehicles and the continued monitoring of 200 current Global Positioning System (GPS) units during the Contract period. This Purchase and Monitoring Contract will utilize the existing General Services Administration (GSA) Contract # GS-07F-5559R.

[Funding Source: Fund 175 "Transportation Trust Fund", Cost Center 210405, Object Code 55201 and 53401]
 
6.   Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for County Road 399 Traffic Calming at Portofino Condominiums - 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 Gulf Atlantic Constructors, Inc., for Standard Road/Drainage Construction, per the terms and conditions of PD 15-16.013, CR 399 Traffic Calming at Portofino Condominiums, for a lump sum of $1,135,083.35.

[Funding:  Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210119, Object Code 56301, Project Number 16EN3424]

Funds for the CR399 Portofino Traffic Calming Project were received from the SRIA through an Interlocal Agreement approved by the Board on October 8, 2015.
 
7.   Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for Design Services for Willowbrook Lake Dam - 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 Sigma Consulting Group, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 15-16.004, Design Services for Willowbrook Lake Dam, for a lump sum of $93,975, plus allowances of $21,350 for a total of $115,325.

[Funding:  Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project Number 15EN3325]
 
11. Items added to the agenda.
 
12. Announcements.
 
13. Adjournment.