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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – March 3, 2016 – 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 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.   Proclamation.

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

A. Adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Allyson Cain, Urban Planner II, Development Services Department, Planning & Zoning Division, on her selection as the "Employee of the Month" for March 2016; and

B. Ratify the Proclamation dated February 16, 2016, commending and congratulating Captain Keith Hoskins on his many accomplishments during his distinguished career and as Commanding Officer of NAS Pensacola, and congratulating him on his retirement after 27 years of service.
 
7.   Retirement Proclamations.

Recommendation:  That the Board adopt the following retirement Proclamations:

A. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Ed C. Stallworth, Public Works Department, on 18 years of dedicated service; and

B. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Stephen E. Ward, Public Works Department, on 7 years of dedicated 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. 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 the December 2015 Returns Received in January 2016

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Collections Data for the December 2015 returns received in the month of January 2016,  as prepared by the Finance Department of the Clerk and Comptroller’s Office; this is the fourth  month of collections for the Fiscal Year 2016; total collections for the month of December 2015 returns was $384,173.96; this is a 14.40% increase over the December 2014 returns; total collections year-to-date are 15.37% more than the comparable time frame in Fiscal Year 2015.
 
2.   Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the January 31, 2016 Investment Report 

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Investment Portfolio Summary Report for the month ended January 31, 2016, as required by Ordinance Number 95-13; on January 31, 2016, the portfolio market value was $293,198,536 and portfolio earnings totaled $169,627 for the month; the short-term portfolio yield was 0.38%, which should be compared to the S&P Government Index Pool Index 30 Day benchmark of 0.31%; the enhanced cash portfolio achieved a yield of 0.71%, which should be compared to the Merrill Lynch 1 Year Treasury Index of 0.62%; the long-term CORE portfolio achieved a yield of 1.29%, which should be compared to the Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year Treasury Index benchmark of 0.96%.
 
             
3.   Recommendation Concerning Appeals Relating to the Escambia County Contractor Competency Board

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the following Escambia County Contractor Competency Board (CCB) appeals filed with the Clerk to the Board's Office:

A.  The appeal of the CCB's decision of February 2, 2016, in the Case against Tim Sowell Roofing, Inc., Case #COM10800026, filed by Donna Jenkins and received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on February 22, 2016; and

B.  The appeal of the CCB's decision of February 3, 2016, in the Case against James B. Freeman and James B. Freeman d/b/a Freeman Roofing Co., Case #COM15100033, filed by James B. Freeman and received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on February 24, 2016. 
 
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 February 18, 2016;

B.  Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held February 18, 2016; and

C. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held February 11, 2016.
 
             
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
I.   Public Hearing
 
1.   5:45 p.m. - Public Hearing for Consideration of the Renewal of a Permit to Construct and/or Operate a Land Clearing Disposal Management Facility for Oak Grove Land Clearing Debris Disposal Facility

That the Board authorize the renewal of a Permit to Construct and/or Operate a Land Clearing Disposal Management Facility for the Oak Grove Land Clearing Debris Disposal Facility, located at 745 County Road 99 North, Walnut Hill, Florida, owned by Escambia County, as required by Escambia County Code of Ordinances Chapter 82, Article V, Landfills and Other Disposal Facilities, enacted August 13, 2015.

[Funding:  Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Account Number 343402]
 
2.   5:46 p.m. - Public Hearing for Consideration of the Renewal of a Permit to Construct and/or Operate a Land Clearing Disposal Management Facility for Mobile Highway Land Clearing Debris Facility

That the Board authorize the renewal of a Permit to Construct and/or Operate a Land Clearing Disposal Management Facility for the Mobile Highway Land Clearing Debris Facility, located at 6775 Mobile Highway, Pensacola, Florida, owned by Escambia County, as required by Escambia County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 82, Article V, Landfills and Other Disposal Facilities, enacted August 13, 2015.

[Funding: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Account Number 343402]
 
3.   5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Comprehensive Plan Chapter 7, CPA-2015-08

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt an Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan Chapter 7, "Future Land Use Element", Policy FLU 1.3.1. "Future Land Use Categories," CPA-2015-08, to remove the residential development limitation for lodging units in the Future Land Use category Mixed-Use Pensacola Beach (MU-PB).

This hearing serves as the second of two required public hearings before the BCC as set forth in Section 2-7.2(a) and F.S. 125.66(4)(b).
 
             
II. Consent Agenda
 
1.   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of Public Hearings

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

March 17, 2016

5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2015-04 - Housing Element (second of two public hearings)

April 7, 2016

A. 5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing to amend the official Zoning map to include the following Rezoning Cases heard by the Planning Board on March 1, 2016.

 
1. Case No.: Z-2016-01
  Address: 1212 Creighton Road
  Property Reference No.: 31-1S-30-2201-000-000 & 31-1S-30-2201-000-003
  From: Com, Commercial district (25 du/acre); HDMU, High Density Mixed-use district (25 du/acre); HDR, High Density Residential district (25 du/acre)
  To: Com, Commercial district (25 du/acre)
  FLU Category: MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
  Commissioner District: 4
  Requested by: David S. Lamar, Agent for Endry Properties, LTD, Owner
     
2. Case No.: Z-2016-02
  Address: 5 Palao Road
  Property Reference No.: 59-2S-30-2350-000-001
  From: Com, Commercial district (25 du/acre)
  To: MDR, Medium Density Residential district (ten du/acre)
  FLU Category: MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
  Commissioner District: 2
  Requested by: Anton Zaynakov, Manger for AATeam, LLC, Owner
     
3. Case No.: Z-2016-03
  Address: 2507 Kelso Road
  Property Reference No.: 04-1S-30-0101-001-017
  From: Com, Commercial district (25 du/acre)
  To: HDR, High Density Residential district (18 du/acre)
  FLU Category: C, Commercial
  Commissioner District: 4
  Requested by: E.B. Williams, Jr., Manager for Sandpiper Investments of Pensacola, LLC, Owner

B. 5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Small Scale Amendment 2016-01 - 2507 Kelso Road
 
             
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1.   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the State of Florida Department of Health, Escambia County Health Department - John J. Lanza, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAP, Escambia County Health Department Director

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the State of Florida Department of Health, Escambia County Health Department, and authorize the disposition of all assets described on the Request Form.  All of the assets listed are County assets held and utilized by the State of Florida Department of Health, Escambia County Health Department and have been found to be of no further usefulness to the County.
 
2.   Recommendation Concerning a Site Access Agreement to Conduct an Environmental Assessment on County-owned Property Located at 7500 North Century Boulevard - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning a Site Access Agreement for County-owned property located at 7500 North Century Boulevard:

A. Approve the Site Access Agreement to conduct an environmental assessment on County-owned property located at 7500 North Century Boulevard, Century, Florida; and 

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign all documents related to the project.

[There will be no budgetary impacts]
 
             
3.   Recommendation Concerning Appointments to the CareerSource Escarosa Board of Directors - Tonya Gant, Director, Neighborhood & Human Services

That the Board take for following action concerning appointments to the CareerSource Escarosa (formerly Workforce Escarosa) Board of Directors:

A. Confirm the reappointment of Russell B. Branch, Disabled Representative, Lakeview Center, Inc., d/b/a GCE to serve as a Private Sector Member, due to his acceptance of a new position with Escambia County Destination Management Organization (Escambia DMO) as Executive Director, with his term extended to October 16, 2017.  Mr. Branch has expressed that he would like to continue membership on the Board as a private sector member.  Since his term as Disabled Representative expires October 16, 2016, he would like for this reappointment term be extended until October 16, 2017; and

B. Confirm the appointment of Katrina Simpkins, Vocational Assessment and Training Manager at Lakeview Center, Inc., as the replacement Disabled Representative on the CareerSource Escarosa Board of Directors vacated by Russell B. Branch.  The term for Ms. Simpkins would be effective March 3, 2016, through March 2, 2019. 
 
The above requests will allow for compliance with CareerSource Escarosa Board of Directors By-Laws regarding Board representation and terms.
 
4.   Recommendation Concerning Housing Rehabilitation Loan Refinancing and Assumption Policies - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board adopt the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Refinancing Policy and the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Assumption Policy.
 
             
5.   Recommendation Concerning the US Department of Interior, National Park Service Grant Forms - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Certification Regarding Lobbying, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Assurances - Non-Construction Programs, and Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 forms, as filed electronically with the US Department of Interior:

A. Acknowledge, for the Official Record, submission of the Certification Regarding Lobbying, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Assurances - Non-Construction Programs, and Application for Federal Assistance SF-424;

B. Authorize the Chairman to execute all US Department of Interior, National Park Service Grant-related documents, as required, to complete the application process and receive the Grant Funds if awarded by the US Department of Interior.

[Funding:  N/A - Application for funds subject to award by the US Department of Interior]

The National Park Services (NPS) and Santa Rosa Island Public Safety Division (SRI) manage approximately 30 consecutive miles of public beaches within Escambia County, Florida.  SRI manages the beaches and associated lifeguard services within the Pensacola Beach area, and the NPS manages the beaches and associated lifeguard services within the adjoining Fort Pickens, Santa Rosa Areas, and the Perdido Key Area.  The NPS and SRI continuously respond to and provide assistance to each other on a daily basis for water-related emergencies.  The NPS and SRI both hire, train, and supervise lifeguard staff, competing for the same applicant pool, conducting separate training sessions that meet similar certification standards, and providing program management and staff supervision, and often driving past each other in fulfilling these responsibilities.

 
If awarded, the Grant will assure consistency of lifeguard services and enable efficiencies realized through resource sharing and economies of scale.  The Grant will enhance the safety of beach users in Escambia County, Florida, and within the Florida District of Gulf Islands National Seashore.
 
             
6.   Recommendation Concerning the Conveyance of a Utility Easement at Brent Athletic Park to Emerald Coast Utilities Authority - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the conveyance of a 0.009 acre utility easement located at Brent Athletic Park to Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA):

A. Approve the utility easement conveying 0.009 acres of real property located at Brent Athletic Park to ECUA; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign, subject to Legal review and sign-off, the necessary documents granting the utility easement to ECUA.

[Funding:  Funds for incidental expenses associated with the recording of County documents are available in Engineering Escrow Account accessed by the Escambia County Clerk's Office.  ECUA will be responsible for the recording of all ECUA documents]
 
7.   Recommendation Concerning the Conveyance of a Utility Easement to Emerald Coast Utilities Authority for Lift Station 94 - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the conveyance of a utility easement for Lift Station 94, containing 0.056 acres, located in Copper Forest Estates, to Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA):

A. Approve the Utility Easement for Lift Station 94, containing 0.056 acres and located in Copper Forest Estates, to Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA); and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign, subject to Legal review and sign-off, the necessary documents granting the utility easement to ECUA.

[Funding:  Funds for incidental expenses associated with the recording of County documents are available in an Engineering Escrow Account accessed by the Escambia County Clerk's Office.  ECUA will be responsible for the recording of all ECUA
documents]
 
             
8.   Recommendation Concerning the Resolution of Support for the Establishment of the Florida Enterprise Fund as Proposed by Governor Rick Scott - Amy Lovoy, Assistant County Administrator

That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution supporting the establishment of the "Florida Enterprise Fund" for the purpose of economic development reform, via a one-time $250 million appropriation by the Florida Legislature, as requested by Governor Rick Scott.
 
9.   Recommendation Concerning the First Amended Memorandum of Agreement with Pensacola State College for Use of Community Centers - Michael Rhodes, Parks and Recreation Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the First Amended Memorandum of Agreement between the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the District Board of Trustees of Pensacola State College, Florida, to utilize multiple County-owned Community Centers for conducting various continuing education courses as part of their Recreation and Leisure Program at the Pensacola State College Center for Corporate and Professional Development Training Program, for a one-year term plus four successive one-year terms that automatically renew, with an effective date of March 3, 2016.  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]
 
             
10.   Recommendation Concerning Community Center License and Management Agreements for County-Owned Facilities - Michael Rhodes, Parks and Recreation Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Community Center License and Management Agreements for County-Owned Community Center Facilities between Escambia County and volunteer not-for-profit organizations: 

A. Approve each of the Agreements authorizing license and management of County-owned property for public purposes with the following volunteer not-for-profit organizations:


 
  Facility Organization
1 Barrineau Park Community Center & Historical Society Barrineau Park Historical Society, Inc.
2 Beulah Senior  Citizen Center Beulah Senior Citizens Center, Inc.
3 Ebonwood Community Center Ebonwood Homeowner & Neighborhood Watch Community, Inc.
4 Englewood Community Center Boys & Girls Club of the Emerald Coast, Inc.
5 Felix Miga Senior Citizen Center West Escambia Senior Citizens Organization, Inc.
6 Lexington Terrace Community Center Collaboration of Community Organizations, Inc.
7 Marie Ella Davis Community Center Warrington Community Homeowners Association & Neighborhood Watch, Inc.
8 Marie K. Young/Wedgewood Community Center & Park Wedgewood Community Center Group, Inc.
9 Mayfair Community Center Mayfair/Oakcrest Neighborhood Watch Association, Inc.
10 Molino Community Center & Historical Museum Molino Mid-County Historical Society
11 Oak Grove Community Center Oak Grove Community Center, Inc.
12 Quintette Community Center Quintette Community Park Association, Inc.
13 Walnut Hill Community Center & Ruritan Club Walnut Hill Ruritan Club, Inc.
14 Englewood Neighborhood Center Englewood Neighborhood Improvement Corporation

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign each Community Center License and Management Agreement for the same aforementioned 14 volunteer not-for-profit organizations, effective upon Board approval.
 
11.   Recommendation Concerning Escambia County Resolution: Approval of Emerald Coast Utilities Authority Resolution No. 15-04 - Patrick T. Johnson, Waste Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Escambia County Resolution:

A. Rescind the Board's action of June 25, 2015, CAR III-5, adopting and authorizing the Chairman to sign, the Escambia County Resolution R2015-89, providing for approval of the Emerald Coast Utilities (ECUA) Resolution No. 15-04, adopted by ECUA on May 28, 2015, for the purpose of building, operating, and maintaining a Single Stream Materials Recovery Facility in Escambia County, Florida, with appropriate findings and as modified, on an interim and temporary basis. 
 
B. Adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign, subject to Legal review and sign-off, the Escambia County Resolution providing for approval of the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) Resolution No. 15-04, adopted by the ECUA on May 28, 2015, for the purpose of building, operating, and maintaining a Single Stream Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Escambia County, Florida, with appropriate findings and as modified, superseding Resolution No. R2015-89, on an interim and temporary basis.
 
             
II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1.   Recommendation Concerning Group Medical Insurance - Thomas G. "Tom" Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Administrative Services Agreement and the HIPAA-AS Addendum to the Administrative Services Agreement (Exhibit "C") between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., D/B/A Florida Blue, and the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for Escambia County's Group Medical Insurance PD 14-15.069.

[Funding Source:  Fund 501, Internal Services Fund, Cost Center 140609, Object Code 54501]
 
2.   Recommendation Concerning ICMA Retirement Corporation Governmental Money Purchase Plan & Trust Adoption Agreement - Thomas G. "Tom" Turner - Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the ICMA Retirement Corporation Governmental Money Purchase Plan & Trust Adoption Agreement:

A. Approve the ICMA Retirement Corporation Governmental Money Purchase Plan & Trust Adoption Agreement for the County 401A Plan; and

B. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the ICMA Retirement Corporation Governmental Money Purchase Plan & Trust Adoption Agreement.
 
             
3.   Recommendation Concerning the Authorization for Cumulative Expenditures Over $50,000 in Fiscal Year 2015-2016 - David W. Wheeler, CFM, Facilities Management Department Director

That the Board authorize the cumulative total expenditure over $50,000 in Fiscal Year 2015-2016 for the Facilities Management Department as follows:

 
Vendor/Contractor Amount Contract Number
McNorton Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Vendor Number:  130651
Building/Equipment Repairs/Replacements
Fund:  001 General
Cost Center:  310204, 310203, 250202
Fund:  352 LOST
Cost Center:  330435
$75,720 N/A

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 310204, 310203, 250202, Object Code 54601 and Fund 352, LOST, Cost Center 330435, Object Code 56201]
 
4.   Recommendation Concerning the Lease Agreement (Customer Order) and Addendum to Customer Order with Culligan Water Solutions for a Commercial Water Softener - David W. Wheeler, CFM, Facilities Management Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning approval of the Lease Agreement (Customer Order) and Addendum to Customer Order between Culligan Water Solutions and Escambia County for a Commercial Softener:

A. Approve the Lease Agreement (Customer Order) and the Addendum to Customer Order for a lease period of 48 months;

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Lease Agreement (Customer Order) and Addendum to Customer Order; and

C. Authorize the execution of the necessary Purchase Order(s).

[Funding:  Fund 001, Facilities Management/Maintenance, Cost Center 310203, Object Code 54401]
 
5.   Recommendation Concerning Workers’ Compensation Audit Premium - Robert Dye, Manager, Risk Management Office

That the Board take the following action concerning an additional premium required as a result of the workers' compensation audit:

A. Approve the payment to Florida Municipal Insurance Trust, in the amount of $93,618, for the additional premium for audit period October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2015;

B. Approve the payment to Florida Municipal Insurance Trust, in the amount of $117,235, for the additional premium for the jail for audit period October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2015; and

C. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order in the amount of $210,853.

[Funding Source:  Fund 501 (Internal Service), Cost Center 140834, Object Code 54501]
 
6.   Recommendation Concerning Budget Amendment #084 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board take the following action concerning Budget Amendment #084:
 
A. Approve Budget Amendment #084, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Fund (151) in the amount of $215,000, and Escambia County Restricted Fund (101) in the amount of $152,000, to hire 14 temporary Maintenance Workers to mow the rights-of-way and pick up litter in the County CRA Districts, for maintenance and use of equipment and vehicles, and to move funds from Safe Neighborhoods Reserves to Utilities to help offset the costs of street lighting in the CRA Districts by 50%:

B. Authorize the creation of 14 temporary Maintenance Worker positions or contract positions, to be used for various duties within the CRA Districts;

C. Approve moving funds from the Community Redevelopment Agency Fund (151), in the amount of $215,000, moving Reserves from Palafox, Brownsville, Warrington, and Barrancas CRA along with Neighborhood Restoration to fund 14 temporary Maintenance Worker positions - $190,000, for enhanced mowing and clean-up, and the maintenance of mowers, weed eaters, blowers, edgers, 2 vans, and a crew truck - $25,000.  Neighborhood Restoration will be funding Englewood's portion; and

D. Approve moving funds from the Escambia County Restricted Fund, Safe Neighborhoods (101), in the amount of $152,000, to defray the costs of street lights in the CRA areas for Fiscal Year 2015/2016.
 
 
7.   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #094 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #094, Gulf Coast Restoration Fund (118), in the amount of $37,510, to recognize proceeds from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and to appropriate these funds to increase compliance with outdoor lighting standards to protect sea turtles and hatchlings on Perdido Key.
 
8.   Recommendation Concerning the Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement for Fiscal Year 2015/2016 between Escambia County and Northeast Pensacola Sertoma Club, Inc. - Amy Lovoy, Assistant County Administrator

That the Board take the following action concerning the Fiscal Year Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and Northeast Pensacola Sertoma Club, Inc.:

A. Rescind the Board's action of October 8, 2015, CAR II-5, Item A.(2), approving the Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement with Liberty Sertoma Club, Inc., d/b/a Sertoma's Fourth of July, in the amount of $75,000, to be paid from the 4th Cent Tourist Development Tax Fund (108), Cost Center 360105;

B. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia
County and Northeast Pensacola Sertoma Club, Inc., in the amount of $75,000, to be paid from the 4th Cent Tourist Development Tax Fund (108), Cost Center 360105, to be used for the Sertoma's Fourth of July Celebration; and

C. Authorize the execution of the necessary Purchase Order.

[Funding:  Fund 108, 4th Cent Tourist Development Tax Fund, Cost Center 360105]
 
             
9.   Recommendation Concerning the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization Transportation Alternatives Program Project Applications for Escambia County, Florida - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the proposed State of Florida, Department of Transportation, District 3 Applications for multi-modal facilities: 

A. Approve submittal of Applications for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds to design and construct the multi-modal facilities at the following locations:

1. Sidewalks along Massachusetts Avenue, from Hollywood Boulevard to Mobile Highway (State Road [SR] 10A);
2. Sidewalks along Chemstrand Road (County Road [CR] 749), from Nine Mile Road (SR 10) to Ten Mile Road;
3. Pensacola Beach Ferry Service Landing Site at Quietwater Beach;
4. Paved shoulders along Dog Track Road (CR 297), from Blue Angel Parkway (SR 173) to Lillian Highway (SR 30);
5. Sidewalks along Saufley Field Road (CR 296), from Mobile Highway (SR 10A) to Saufley Field Gate;
6. Sidewalks along Olive Rd (CR 290), from Palafox Street (CR 95A) to Cody Lane;
7. Sidewalks along Olive Rd (CR 290), from Cody Lane to Davis Highway (SR 291);
8. Multi-Use Path along Perdido Key Drive (SR 290), from the Alabama State Line to the western boundary of Perdido Key State Park;
9.  Sidewalks along South Chemstrand Road from Johnson Avenue to Nine Mile Road (SR 10); and
10. Sidewalks along Stefani Road and Nine & One-Half Mile Road serving the Escambia County Extension Services Sidewalk Project; 


B. Adopt a Resolution in support of Applications for Transportation Alternatives Program Projects; and

C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice-chairman to sign the Transportation Alternatives Program Projects Applications and the Resolution.

[Funding:  No local funding match is required]
 
             
10.   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 $200,000, as follows:


 
  Project Name District Project No.
FROM Sidewalks (Transportation) 1-5 08EN0228
TO Muscogee Road Sidewalks (Transportation) 5 New Project Number

[Funding Source:  Fund 352, "Local Option Sales Tax III", Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301]
 
11.   Recommendation Concerning the Off System Project Agreement Related to the Replacement and Maintenance of the Bridge on County Road 168 over Unnamed Branch Bridge - 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 #480099 on County Road 168 over Unnamed Branch Bridge:

A. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Agreement; 

B. 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 #480099 on County Road 168 over Unnamed Branch Bridge; and

C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to execute the documents and any subsequent documents required for implementation of the bridge replacement.

[Funding Source:  Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Account 210402/54601]
 
             
12.   Recommendation Concerning the Donation Agreement for Property Located at 5806 Bob O Link Road from the Trust for Public Land - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to sign the Donation Agreement for the donation of real property (approximately 3.38 acres), located at 5806 Bob O Link Road, from the Trust for Public Land to Escambia County, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the Agreement.

[Funding Source:  Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 350229, Project 12PR1688 - Land Acquisition]
 
13.   Recommendation Concerning a Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to Provide Financial Assistance for Low Impact Design Manual and Workshops for Escambia - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Interim Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board take the following action concerning Grant Agreement No. G0439 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to provide Financial Assistance for Low Impact Design Manual and Workshops for Escambia:

A. Accept Grant Agreement No. G0439 with DEP to provide Financial Assistance for Low Impact Design Manual and Workshops for Escambia; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Grant Agreement and any subsequent Amendments to the Grant Agreement such as no cost time extensions, subject to Legal review and sign-off, without further action of the Board.

The County Attorney's Office has requested that the Board be made aware of the following language:

Paragraph 31, (page 12 of 13), last sentence, "Any action hereon or in connection herewith shall be brought in Leon County, Florida."
 
[Funding Source:  Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects, Cost Center to be determined at the time of Supplemental Budget Amendment.  The local match requirement funding has been expended from Fund 151, CRA Fund, on a previously-constructed pervious pavement project at the Juanita Williams County Park]
 
             
14.   Recommendation Concerning the Corrydale Lift Station 109 Relocation and Jones Swamp Floodplain Restoration Project - J. Taylor “Chips” Kirschenfeld, Interim Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board take the following action concerning the State of Florida, County of Escambia, Interlocal Cost-Sharing Agreement between Escambia County and the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) for the Corrydale Lift Station 109 Relocation and Jones Swamp Floodplain Restoration Project:
 
A. Approve the Interlocal Cost-Sharing Agreement between Escambia County and ECUA, in the amount not to exceed $122,000, in National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) funds for the Corrydale Lift Station 109 Relocation and Jones Swamp Floodplain Restoration Project; and
 
B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement and all related documents as required to implement the project.

NOTES: 
* In June 2015, the Board approved Resolution R2015-79 relating to property exchange (2,500 square feet) with ECUA to facilitate the relocation of an existing lift station out of the Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve and to restore approximately 0.75 acres of wetlands.

* In July 2015, the Board accepted over $11 million in Grant funds from NFWF to implement multiple water quality and wildlife habitat projects in the Bayou Chico watershed.  One of the projects identified in the Grant earmarks $3 million for floodplain restoration projects.  This project represents only a portion of the restoration work under the NFWF Grant.

[Funding:  Fund 118, Gulf Restoration Fund, Cost Center 222002, NFWF #45901 Bayou Chico Grant]
 
15.   Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Real Estate Brokerage Services - Claudia Simmons, Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and The Griffing Company, d/b/a NAI Halford, per the terms and conditions of PD 15-16.008, Real Estate Brokerage Services and the provided Agreement.

[Funding:  Funds to be budgeted on a project basis as required]
 
16.   Recommendation Concerning the Extension of Agreement Relating to Escambia County, Florida, Parks and Recreations Grounds Mowing and Trimming for Athletic Parks - Claudia Simmons, Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve a 12-month extension, retroactive to February 6, 2016, to the Agreement Relating to Grounds Mowing and Trimming for Athletic Parks, PD 13-14.008, Escambia County, Florida, Parks and Recreation Grounds Mowing and Trimming for Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, to the following contractors:

A. Agreement for Zone 1 to Greenworks Groundskeeping & Landscaping Services, Inc., in the amount of $39,000;
B. Agreement for Zone 2 to Northwest Florida Landscaping, Inc., in the amount of $45,000;
C. Agreement for Zone 3 to Gulf Coast Environmental Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $48,600;
D. Agreement for Zone 4 to Rhett James Landscaping, Inc., in the amount of $72,490;
E. Agreement for Zone 5 to Emerald Coast Grass Company, LLC, in the amount of $67,000; and
F. Agreement for Zone 6 to Wallace Sprinkler & Supply, Inc., in the amount of $75,400.

PD 13-14.008 is a Unit Price Contract based on a fixed cost per mow and the estimated annual expenditures are listed above.

[Funding:  Fund 352, Local Option Sales Tax III, Cost Center 350229, Object Code 53401, Project Number 08PR0078
]
 
17.   Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Ora Drive Over Bridge Creek Bridge Replacement - Claudia Simmons, Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Davis Marine Construction, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 15-16.019, Ora Drive Over Bridge Creek Bridge Replacement (Bridge No. 484082) for a lump sum of $645,791.75.

[Funding:  Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project Number 13EN2188]
 
18.   Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Juvenile Justice Restroom Addition and Renovations - Claudia Simmons, Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Total Construction of Northwest Florida, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 15-16.022, Juvenile Justice Restroom Addition and Renovations, for a lump sum of $58,372.91.

[Funding:  Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 210607, Object Code 56201]
 
19.   Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Juvenile Services - Claudia Simmons, Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Silver Lining - Dealing with Mental Health, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 15-16.020, Juvenile Services, for a total amount of $20,000, to be paid in 12 equal monthly payments of $1,666.66, for all services provided per the agreement.

[Funding:  Fund 001, General Funding, Cost Center 110201, Object Code 58201]
 
20.   Recommendation Concerning a Resolution Approving the Temporary Road Closure Related to the Replacement and Maintenance of Escambia County Bridge on Dortch Road Over Beaver Dam Creek - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning a Temporary Road Closure related to the replacement and maintenance of Bridge #484017 on Dortch Road over Beaver Dam Creek:

A. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the temporary road closure of Dortch Road over Beaver Dam Creek and a traffic detour of less than one mile along County Road 4 for approximately 180 days; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Resolution and any subsequent documents required for implementation of the bridge replacement.

[Funding Source:  Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Account 210402/54601]
 
21.   Recommendation Concerning the Off System Project Agreement Related to the Replacement and Maintenance of Escambia County Bridge on Bratt Road Over Canoe Creek - 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 #484050 on Bratt Road over Canoe Creek:

A. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Agreement; 

B. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the temporary road closure of Bratt Road over Canoe Creek for approximately nine months, and a traffic detour of 8.7 miles;

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 #484050 on Bratt Road over Canoe 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]
 
             
III. For Discussion
 
1.   Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator 

That the Board appoint one of the following candidates to the Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee to serve a four-year term, effective March 3, 2016, through March 2, 2020, to replace James L. Henkel who has resigned:

A. Ms. Gwenith H. Shiver; or

B. Ms. Dondie Roper.

Escambia County's Community & Media Relations Office posted a General Alert on the County's website for two weeks, from January 28, 2016, to February 11, 2016, to seek volunteers to fill the one of the "at-large" positions on the Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee.  The Resumes of Ms. Shiver and Ms. Roper were the only Resumes that were received for consideration.
 
             
2.   Recommendation Concerning Reappointments/Appointments to the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance - Todd Humble, Library Services Department Director

That the Board reappoint or appoint two of the following applicants to the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance:

A. Reappoint Lynne C. Tobin, retroactively, to serve a two-year term effective March 1, 2016, through February 28, 2018;
B. Reappoint Frances Yeo, retroactively, to serve a two-year term effective March 1, 2016, through February 28, 2018;
C. Appoint Larry Beall, to serve a two-year term, effective March 3, 2016, through March 2, 2018;
D. Appoint Jerry M. Crumly, to serve a two-year term, effective March 3, 2016, through March 2, 2018;
E. Appoint John E. Dickson, to serve a two-year term, effective March 3, 2016, through March 2, 2018;
F. Appoint John David Huddleston, to serve a two-year term, effective March 3, 2016, through March 2, 2018;
G. Appoint Donna Gail Spencer, to serve a two-year term, effective March 3, 2016, through March 2, 2018;
H. Appoint Vivian Street, to serve a two-year term, effective March 3, 2016, through March 2, 2018;
I. Appoint Dean Turner, to serve a two-year term, effective March 3, 2016, through March 2, 2018; or
J.  Appoint Patricia M. Veal, to serve a two-year term, effective March 3, 2016, through March 2, 2018.

Escambia County's Community & Media Relations Office posted a General Alert on the County's website, from January 27, 2016, to February 9, 2016, to seek volunteers to be considered for an appointment to the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance (WFPLBG).  Frances Yeo and Lynne C. Tobin, whose terms expired on February 29, 2016, submitted Resumes indicating their desire to be reappointed.  The Resumes of eight other individuals who are interested in serving on the WFPLBG were also received in response to the General Alert.
 
             
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
I.   For Action
 
1.   Recommendation Concerning Memorandum of Agreement and Mutual Aid Agreement with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians relating to Fire Protection Services.

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians relating to Fire Protection Services for Tribe property located on the 8100 block of Nokomis Road;

B. Approve the Mutual Aid Agreement relating to Fire Protection Services for Tribe property located on the 8100 block of Nokomis Road; and

C. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Memorandum of Agreement; and

D. Authorize the Fire Chief, on behalf of Escambia County, by and through the Fire Rescue Division of the Department of Public Safety, to execute the Mutual Aid Agreement.
 
2.   Recommendation Concerning Connie Tidwell's Workers' Compensation Settlement.

That the Board approve additional payment to the Claimant, Connie Tidwell, in the sum of $5,133.00 for a total of $160,000.00 inclusive of all outstanding attorney's fees and costs for a full and complete settlement of Ms. Tidwell's workers' compensation claim.
 
3.   Recommendation Concerning payment of administrative tort claim in the sum of $16,000.00 to Tiaria Pierce and her attorney, Christopher Vlachos.

That the Board approve payment in the sum of $16,000.00 to Tiaria Pierce and Christopher Vlachos, her attorney, in exchange for the execution of a General Release and Hold Harmless Agreement.
 
             
4.   Recommendation Concerning Scheduling an Attorney/Client Session on March 17, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. to Discuss Pending Litigation in the case of Dellaina Merritt v. Escambia County, Civil Action 3:15-cv-00286-MCR/EMT.

That the Board take the following action:

A.  Schedule a private meeting with its attorneys to discuss pending litigation, in accordance with Section 286.01(8), Fla. Stat. for March 17, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.; and

B.  Approve the public notice printed below to be published in the Pensacola News Journal on Saturday, March 5, 2016.

                                                       PUBLIC NOTICE

IT IS THE INTENTION of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Florida, to hold a private meeting with its attorneys to discuss pending litigation in the case of Dellaina Merritt v. Escambia County, Civil Action: 3:15-cv-00286-MCR/EMT in accordance with Section 286.01(8), Fla. Stat. Such attorney/client session will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 3:30 p.m., in the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, Board Chambers, 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola, Florida. Commissioners Grover C. Robinson, IV, Wilson B. Robertson, Douglas B. Underhill, Lumon J. May, and Steven Barry, County Administrator Jack R. Brown, County Attorney Alison P. Rogers, Charles V. Peppler, Deputy County Attorney and a certified court reporter will attend the attorney/client session.
 

 
10. Items added to the agenda.
 
11. Announcements.
 
12. Adjournment.