Printed Agenda

Recommendation Concerning the Interlocal Agreement with the Santa Rosa Island Authority Relating to Transportation Services on Pensacola Beach for Summer 2016 - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Interlocal Agreement with the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) relating to transportation services on Pensacola Beach for Summer 2016:

A. Approve the Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County and the SRIA Relating to Mass Transit Service on Pensacola Beach, via Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) trolleys, from May 27, 2016, through September 5, 2016, with the SRIA reimbursing the County for all operating costs; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Interlocal Agreement.

For the last several years, SRIA and ECAT have cooperatively arranged for trolley service on Pensacola Beach during the busy summer beach season. The trolley service route travels along Fort Pickens Road and Via De Luna Drive, allowing beach-goers, tourists, and locals an opportunity to visit more of the beach, and subsequently more of the beach businesses.

The trolley service also stops at the pavilion on Casino Beach, which serves as a drop location for ECAT “Beach Jumper” routes, bringing passengers from Pensacola to Pensacola Beach. The trolley service route runs seven days a week during the Contract period.

[Funding: The SRIA will reimburse the County for all operating costs]

Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of a Drainage Easement at 2060 Staff Drive - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning acceptance of the donation of a drainage easement (approximately 0.10 acres) located at 2060 Staff Drive from Brent Michael Schiffer and Christi Colbert Schiffer:

A. Accept the donation of a drainage easement located at 2060 Staff Drive from Brent Michael Schiffer and Christi Colbert Schiffer 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 the Easement, subject to Legal review and sign-off, as of the day of delivery of the Easement 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 the recording of documents are available in an Engineering Escrow Account accessed by Escambia County Clerk's Office]

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AGENDA

Board of County Commissioners

Regular Meeting – May 5, 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 – Pastor Brian Calhoun, Highland Baptist Church.

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.					Proclamations. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the adoption/ratification of Proclamations: A. Adopt the Proclamation proclaiming May 2016 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" in Escambia County and encouraging all motorists to share the road and look out for motorcyclists; B. Adopt the Proclamation proclaiming May 9, 2016, to be "Child Welfare Professionals Recognition Day," and offering gratitude to all who invest their lives into ensuring the lives of our children are safe and happy; C. Adopt the Proclamation congratulating the staff of the Management and Budget Services Office for winning the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Budget Documents for 20 consecutive years and commending them for the outstanding job they do every year preparing the Escambia County Budget; D. Adopt the Proclamation expressing pride, congratulations, and appreciation to the members and advisors of the Pensacola NAACP Youth Council #5750 in recognition of their significant achievements and dedication to the community and recognizing the bright future of every member, encouraging each member to continually strive for excellence, and looking forward to continued reports of their success; E. Ratify the Proclamation dated April 21, 2016, proclaiming April 25, 2016, to be "Ramon Harvey Day" in Escambia County and expressing appreciation for all of the contributions he has made to the citizens of Escambia County and beyond; F. Ratify the Proclamation dated April 26, 2016, proclaiming the week of May 1 through May 7, 2016, as "Family Values Week" in Escambia County and honoring and commending the Scottish Rite Masons, Valley of Pensacola, for their leadership, dedication, and service to the community; G. Ratify the Proclamation dated April 26, 2016, proclaiming May 1, 2016, to be "Law Day" in Escambia County and expressing appreciation for all of the contributions made to the citizens of Escambia County and beyond; and H. Ratify the Proclamation dated April 26, 2016, extending congratulations to Myrtle Grove Masonic Lodge for 50 years of service to the community and to the families of Myrtle Grove, Florida.

7.					Retirement Proclamations. Recommendation: That the Board adopt the following retirement Proclamations: A. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Wanda D. Brown, Maintenance Worker, Public Works Department, on 35 years of dedicated service; B. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Ronald K. Keck, Equipment Operator II, Public Works Department, on 29 years of service; and C. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Geoffrey N. Whigham, Emergency Medical Technician, Public Safety Department, on 33 years of service.


8.		Written Communication:

	A.	April 4, 2016, communication from Joe Lauber requesting that the Board waive additional fees and penalties due on the unpaid Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) Lien placed against the property that he owns located at 702 Panferio Drive, Pensacola Beach, Florida.

	B.	April 20, 2016, communication from Faith Woods, Paralegal, Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. requesting a release of the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Mortgage for property located at 3037 Flintlock Drive.

	C.	April 22, 2016, communication from Betty Dillon requesting that the Board waive the interest and penalties due on the unpaid 2011 and 2012 Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) Liens placed against the property that she owns located at Lot 31; Block B; Villa Sabine; Pensacola Beach, Florida.

9.		Did the Clerk’s Office receive the proofs of publication for the Public Hearing(s) on the agenda and the Board’s Weekly Meeting Schedule? Recommendation: That the Board waive the reading of the legal advertisement(s) and accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the certified affidavit(s) establishing proof of publication for the Public Hearing(s) on the agenda, and the Board of County Commissioners – Escambia County, Florida, Meeting Schedule.


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

	2.	Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the March 31, 2016 Investment Report That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Investment Portfolio Summary Report for the month ended March 31, 2016, as required by Ordinance Number 95-13; on March 31, 2016, the portfolio market value was $295,883,608 and portfolio earnings totaled $193,185 for the month; the short-term portfolio yield was 0.41%, which should be compared to the S&P Government Index Pool Index 30 Day benchmark of 0.34%; the enhanced cash portfolio achieved a yield of 0.74%, which should be compared to the Merrill Lynch 1 Year Treasury Index of 0.61%; the long-term CORE portfolio achieved a yield of 1.32%, which should be compared to the Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year Treasury Index benchmark of 0.88%.

	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. The Notice of Limitation of Use and Site Dedication, based on the Board's action of April 5, 2012, approving the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Recreational Trails Program Fiscal Year 2011 - 2012 Project Agreement (#T1115) between FDEP and Escambia County, for the development of the Southwest Greenway, Jones Swamp Trail Extension 3, authorizing the Chairman to sign the Agreement and any subsequent Grant-related documents; and B. The appeal of the Escambia County Contractor Competency Board's decision of April 7, 2016, in the Case against Horizon Sunrooms & Spas, Inc., Case #COM141100044, filed by David Rademacher, President, Horizon Sunrooms & Spas, Inc., and received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on April 20, 2016.

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

	5.	Recommendation Concerning Minutes and Reports Prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office That the Board take the following action concerning Minutes and Reports prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office: A. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Agenda Work Session held April 7, 2016; B. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held April 7, 2016; and C. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held April 14, 2016.


					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 Escambia County 2030 Comprehensive Plan - CPA-2016-01 That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and transmit to the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), an Ordinance amending the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 7, Policy FLU 1.3.1, Future Land Use categories, to allow limited agriculture in Mixed-Use Urban and Mixed-Use Suburban FLU categories.

			2.		5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3, Article 2, Section 3-2.11 of the Land Development Code That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) drop from consideration, at this time, Option 1 and 2 Ordinances amending the Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 3, Article 2, Section 3-2.11, "Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial District (HC/LI)," to add criteria for temporary sales of automobiles as a permitted use in HC/LI. On April 5, 2016, the Planning Board voted to delay action on this Ordinance until they had more information so that they could make a better informed decision.

			3.		5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, General Development Standards and DSM Chapter 1, Engineering, of the Escambia County Land Development Code That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt, an Ordinance amending the Escambia County Land Development Code (LDC), Chapter 5, General Development Standards, to modify standards for subdivision design and maintenance, stormwater management systems, minimum design standards for streets and access, traffic control, and parking and loading, and Design Standards Manual (DSM) Chapter 1, Engineering, concerning design standards for stormwater ponds and impounds, transportation, and parking; establishing Section 1-1.4 in the Manual concerning standards for pond slopes, fencing and maintenance access. At the April 5, 2016, Planning Board meeting, the Board recommended approval with changes.

5:48 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Escambia County LDC Chapter 5, Fences on Pensacola Beach

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt an Ordinance amending the Escambia County Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 5, Section 5-9.4(e), to reduce the maximum fence height to 6 feet for side and rear yards in Pensacola Beach residential zoning districts.

5:49 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Issuance of a Recycling Permit for a New Recycling Facility Located at 7470 N. Palafox, Owned by Delta Contractors

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and approve, modify, or deny the issuance of a recycling permit for a new crushing/recycling facility located at 7470 N. Palafox, owned by Delta Contractors.

5:50 p.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 adopt an Ordinance amending the 2030 Future Land Use Map, changing the Future Land Use category of a parcel within Section 17, Township 2S, Range 30W, Parcel Number 5016-000-002 totaling 48.49 (+/-) acres, located off the 1200 Block of W Leonard Street, from Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U) and Recreation (Rec) to Public (P); changing a parcel within Section 17, Township 2S, Range 30W, Parcel Number 5016-002-002 totaling 0.70 (+/-) acres, located off 1211 W Fairfield Drive, from Commercial (C) to Public (P); changing five parcels within Section 17, Township 2S, Range 30W, Parcel Numbers 5016-001-001, 5009-000-062, 5009-000-064, 5009-000-068 and 5009-041-041, totaling 1.08 (+/-) acres, located off N “H” Street and W Cross Street, and nine parcels within Section 18, Township 2S, Range 30W, Parcel Numbers 6000-001-056, 6000-004-055, 6000-004-056, 6000-005-056, 6000-002-056, 6000-003-047, 6000-003-048, 6000-003-055 and 6000-017-047, totaling 3.71 (+/-) acres, located off N “H” Street, from Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U) to Public (P).
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At the January 5, 2016, Planning Board, the Board recommended approval.

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:

Review and either adopt, modify, or reject the Planning Board's recommendation for Rezoning Case Z-2015-23 or remand the case back to the Planning Board; and
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-2015-23
	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, Mixed-Use Urban; C, Commercial; Rec, Recreation (P, pending State review)
	Commissioner District:	3
	Requested by:	Escambia County, Owner
	Planning Board Recommendation:	Approval
	Speakers:	Priscilla McCorvey, Mary Armstrong

5:51 p.m. A Public Hearing for Consideration for Adopting an Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map

That the Board adopt an Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map to include the rezoning case heard by the Planning Board on January 5, 2016, and approved during the previous agenda item and to provide for severability, inclusion in the code, and an effective date.

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. Action Item

Recommendation Concerning Final Plat Upland Woods Permit #150400018

That the Board take the following action concerning recording of the Final Plat of Upland Woods (a 16-lot single family residential subdivision), located in the Farm Hill Community of Cantonment and lying south of Upland Road. Owned and developed by Thomas Home Corporation. Prior to recording, the County Engineer, County Surveyor, Development Services Director and the Clerk of the Circuit Court must sign the Final Plat, as set forth in Section 2-5.2, 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 name “Upland Woods Road”; and

C. Accept all public easements, drainage improvements within public easements/public parcels, as depicted upon the final plat for permanent County maintenance subject to the transfer of the stormwater system to operation and maintenance phase through the water management district. The cost of maintenance for drainage improvements are to be funded through the establishment of a stormwater management MSBU (Municipal Services Benefit Unit).

III. Consent Agenda

Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of Public Hearings

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

A. May 19, 2016

5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Perdido Key Master Plan (first of two public hearings)

B. June 2, 2016

1. 5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing - Perdido Key Master Plan (second of two public hearings)


					COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

					I. Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda

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

			2.		Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Pam Childers, Clerk of the Circuit Court That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller, for property which is to be auctioned or disposed of properly, all which is described and listed on the Form with the Agency and reason stated.

			3.		Recommendation Concerning Staff Appointment to the Surface Water Improvement and Management Plan Technical Advisory Committee for Perdido and Pensacola Bay Watersheds - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management That the Board approve the appointment of Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld as the Escambia County Primary Point of Contact and Representative to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the updating of the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) plans for Northwest Florida as it relates to the Perdido River and Bay and Pensacola Bay Watersheds.


			4.		Recommendation Concerning the Board of County Commissioners’ Substance Abuse Policy - Thomas G. Turner, Human Resources Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Board of County Commissioners’ Substance Abuse Policy, Section II, Part C.12: A. Approve the following revisions: 1. In Section B. Scope, add "and Florida Statutes, Chapter 112.440," to adhere to requirements of the Florida statutes; 2. In Section D.3.b., add that the employee will be placed on paid administrative leave pending the results of the laboratory test; 3. In Section D.3.e.(4), where reasonable suspicion exists add that the employee will be placed on administrative leave pending results of the laboratory test and that a confirmed positive test result will end the paid administrative leave and will result in the employee's termination; 4. In Section D.5.b, add "a random sample of employees chosen for drug testing (which includes alcohol by definition) may not constitute more than 10 percent of the total employee population. Pool selection to be quarterly." 5. In Section H.3., add that a first incident of a reasonable suspicion or post-accident confirmed positive test shall result in termination of employment. A first incident of a random confirmed positive test shall result in the employee being placed in an unpaid leave status. This unpaid leave status will begin upon receipt of the confirmed positive result and will end upon the employee presenting a negative test result or the employee’s termination if a negative sample is not provided as required under this paragraph. (If the employee has accrued annual or paid time off leave, they shall be permitted to use the leave. If the employee does not have accrued annual or paid time off leave, the employee shall be placed in a leave without pay status.) The employee shall have 30 calendar days from the date of the initial test sampling date to produce a negative test result in order to return to duty. If a negative test result is not received in the 30 day time period from the date of the initial test sampling date, the employee will be terminated. Any subsequent confirmed positive test whether from a reasonable suspicion, post accident or random test will result in the employee’s termination; 6. In Section H.3.a., that add employees shall be required to make an appointment with the EAP or a Mental Health Counselor and show proof of participating in counseling to the Human Resources Department within the first two (2) days of being placed on leave; 7. Delete Section H.3.a.(1); 8. Delete Section H.3.b.(1-4); 9. Delete Section H.8; 10. Delete Section M; B. Approve changes, such as verbiage cleanup, for clarity and conformity to current practices; C. Adopt the revised Policy; and D. Allow the Policy to become effective August 1, 2016, after approval to allow for an orderly transition and employee training on the new Policy.

			5.		Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, February 18, 2016 - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the corrected February 18, 2016, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant.

			6.		Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, March 17, 2016 - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the March 17, 2016, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant.


			7.		Recommendation Concerning the Northwest Florida Community Housing Development Corporation, Inc.'s Proposed Disaster Housing Recovery Program - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Northwest Florida Community Housing Development Corporation, Inc.'s, proposed Disaster Recovery Housing Program, under the Community Contribution Tax Credit Program: A. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the Northwest Florida Community Housing Development Corporation, Inc.'s proposed Disaster Recovery Housing Program, under the Community Contribution Tax Credit Program is consistent with local plans and regulations; and B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Resolution.

			8.		Recommendation Concerning the CareerSource Escarosa Local Workforce Development Board Services Plan - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the CareerSource Escarosa Local Workforce Development Board Services Plan. As required by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), all area Workforce Boards are required to submit a Local Workforce Development Area (LWDA) service plan.

			9.		Recommendation Concerning the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator That the Board take the following action concerning the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission: A. Waive the Board’s Policy, Section I, Part B 1. (D), Appointment Policy and Procedures, and reappoint Kathleen A.Wilks, for a two-year term, effective May 5, 2016, through May 4, 2018; and B. Appoint Anita G. Hemphill, to complete the term of Robert C. Allen, effective May 5, 2016, through November 6, 2016. Ms. Wilks and Ms. Hemphill are the only individuals who responded to a General Alert that was posted on the County's Website from February 16, 2016, to March 1, 2016, informing the public that the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners was seeking residents interested in volunteering to be considered for appointment to the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission.

			10.		Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the Public Safety Department - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Public Safety Department, for property which is described and listed on the Disposition Form, with reason for disposition stated. The listed items have been found to be of no further usefulness to the County; thus, it is requested that they be auctioned as surplus or disposed of properly.

			11.		Recommendation Concerning Business Sponsorship Agreement between Escambia County and Pete Moore Chevrolet, Inc. - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director That the Board take the following action regarding the Business Sponsorship Agreement between the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and Pete Moore Chevrolet, Inc., for the provision of allowing Pete Moore Chevrolet, Inc., a sponsorship opportunity by supplying two 2016 Chevrolet Colorado midsize pick-up trucks for Public Safety on Pensacola Beach on a zero-cost lease: A. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the “Safe Shores” Business Sponsorship Proposal; B. Approve the Business Sponsorship Agreement between the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and Pete Moore Chevrolet, Inc., for the provision of allowing Pete Moore Chevrolet, Inc., a sponsorship opportunity by supplying two 2016 Chevrolet Colorado midsize pick-up trucks for Public Safety on Pensacola Beach on a zero-cost lease; C. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Resolution and the Business Sponsorship Agreement; and D. Authorize Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director, to execute all related documents as required to implement the Business Sponsorship Agreement without further Board action.


			13.		Recommendation Concerning Reappointments to the Escambia County Contractor Competency Board - Donald R. Mayo, CBO, Building Services Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning four reappointments to the Escambia County Contractor Competency Board: A. Waive the Board's Policy, Section I, Part B 1. (D), Appointment Policy and Procedures; B. Reappoint, retroactively, the following four members for a three-year term, effective May 1, 2016, through April 30, 2019: 1. Leroy White, Leroy White Construction, Inc. (State Registered Building Contractor); 2. Verris "Mac" Magee, Expert Heating, A/C & Refrigeration, Inc. (Mechanical Contractor and Master Gas Contractor); 3. Sam Menezes, Pensacola Christian College (Master Plumbing Contractor); and 4. Michael E. Batchelor, Batchelor's Inc. (State Certified Roofing Contractor). There were no responses to the General Alert that was posted on the County's Website from March 14, 2016, to March 25, 2016, informing the public that the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners was seeking residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the Escambia County Contractor Competency Board. Presently, four members whose terms expire April 30, 2016, have expressed a desire to be reappointed; their Resumes are provided for review.

			14.		Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of an Appeal Hearing of a Decision by the Contractor Competency Board on April 7, 2016 - Donald R. Mayo, CBO, Building Services Department Director That the Board approve the scheduling of an Appeal Hearing for June 2, 2016, at 5:32 p.m., to review the Petition for Review of the Contractor Competency Board Decision (made at its April 7, 2016, meeting), as filed by David G. Rademacher, Respondent, in the Complaint No.: COM141100044 - Glenn Olsen vs. David G. Rademacher d/b/a Horizon Sunrooms and Spas, Inc.

			15.		Recommendation Concerning a Resolution Supporting the 2017 Pensacola Double Bridge Run - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution supporting the 2017 Pensacola Double Bridge Run.

			16.		Recommendation Concerning a Regional Advanced Traffic Management System and Transportation Management Center - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution expressing support for the construction and operation of a regional, unified Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) and a Transportation Management Center (TMC) for Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, the City of Pensacola, the City of Milton, and the City of Gulf Breeze.

			17.		Recommendation Concerning the Escambia County Area Transit Summer Youth Pass Program - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Director That the Board approve the increase of the maximum age, from 17 to 18 years old, for the Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) Annual Summer Youth Pass Program. This will allow high school students who have already turned 18 to participate in the program. The Summer Youth Pass, which will be sold for $25, will allow young people to ride the bus at any time between Memorial Day (May 30, 2016) and Labor Day (September 5, 2016). This campaign will ultimately increase ECAT's ridership as the young people of our community discover the benefits of using our Transit System.


			18.		Recommendation Concerning the Adoption of a Maintenance Map for a Portion of Hurst Hammock Road - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the adoption of a Maintenance Map for a portion of Hurst Hammock Road – a paved roadway, approximately 1,250 feet in length, lying south of the fork with Beulah Road, and being entirely within the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 19, Township 1 South, Range 31 West: A. Adopt a Maintenance Map, Engineering Department Map Number L-5053, for a portion of Hurst Hammock Road – a paved roadway, approximately 1250 feet in length, lying south of the fork with Beulah Road, and being entirely within the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 19, Township 1 South, Range 31 West. The Map delineates the extent of County Maintenance to define County property in areas where the County maintains roads without having deeded right-of-way; B. Approve said areas shown on the Map for continued maintenance, pursuant to Florida Statutes, Chapter 95.361; and C. Authorize the Chairman 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.


					II. Budget/Finance Consent Agenda

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

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

			3.		Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #139 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #139, Transportation Trust Fund (175), in the amount of $94,839, to recognize insurance proceeds received for damage to traffic equipment and other property at various locations throughout the County, and to appropriate these funds into the Traffic Operations Cost Center from where repair costs were expended.

			4.		Recommendation Concerning Engaging the Griffing Company, dba NAI Halford, to Search for Warehouse Space for Use by the Supervisor of Elections Office - Amy Lovoy, Assistant County Administrator That the Board engage the Griffing Company, dba NAI Halford, to search for both short-term and long-term warehouse and training space for use by the Supervisor of Elections, per the terms and conditions of PD 15-16.008, and the corresponding Contract approved by the Board on March 3, 2016. [Funding Source: Fund 352, Local Option Sales Tax III, Cost Center 110267]

			5.		Recommendation Concerning the Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy Council, Inc. - Amy Lovoy, Assistant County Administrator That the Board take the following action concerning the Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy Council, Inc.: A. Approve the Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy Council, Inc., in the amount of $10,000, to be paid from Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 110201, Account 58201; B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement and all other necessary documents; and C. Authorize the execution of the necessary Purchase Order.

			6.		Recommendation Concerning the Perdido Landfill Stormwater Central Conveyance System Restoration - Patrick T. Johnson, Waste Services Department Director That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue a Purchase Order, per PD 14-15.064, General Paving and Drainage Pricing Agreement, to J. Miller Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $92,281.44, in total, for the Perdido Landfill Stormwater Central Conveyance System Restoration. The lowest bidder declined the job. [Funding: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Cost Center 230314, Object Code 54601]


			8.		Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director That the Board ratify the following May 5, 2016, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements: A. Approving the following four Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements: 1. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and David W. Fichter, owner of residential property located at 9 Brandywine Road, Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,299, representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370116, Object Code 58301, for installation of new windows; 2. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Evan L. Jr., and Sheila J. Feltner, owners of residential property located at 6 Audusson Avenue, Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $5,957, representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370116, Object Code 58301, for window replacement, new roof installation and storm shutter installation; 3. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Dell A. Reynolds, owner of residential property located at 807 Montclair Road, Palafox Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $375, representing an in-kind match through the Palafox Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370115, Object Code 58301, for Electrical Rewiring; 4. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and David and Carol Richtmyre, owners of residential property located at 403 Cary Memorial Drive, Palafox Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $6,000, representing an in-kind match through the Palafox Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370115, Object Code 58301, for installation of new windows, and central heating and air conditioning system; and B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement the Grant awards.

Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of One Residential Rehab Grant Program Lien - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following May 5, 2016, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) concerning the cancellation of one Residential Rehab Grant Program Lien:

A. Approving the following cancellation of one Residential Rehab Grant Program Lien, as the Grant recipient has met her Grant requirements:

Property Owner	Address	Amount
Mary T. Thomas	1105 West Jordan Street	$2,925

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

10.

Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of Two Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Liens - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services, Department Director

That the Board ratify the following May 5, 2016, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) concerning the cancellation of two Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Liens:

A. Approving the following cancellation of two Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Liens, as the Grant recipients have met their Grant requirements:

Property Owner's Name	Address	Lien Amount
Kathleen A. Richardson	3420 Barrancas Avenue	$10,000
Granger Development & Brokerage Service, Inc.	3770 Barrancas Avenue	$3,975

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

11.

Recommendation Concerning the Escambia/Pensacola 2017-2019 State Housing Initiatives Partnership Local Housing Assistance Plan - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

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

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

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

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

D. Authorize staff to make minor revisions to the LHAP if required by FHFC review; and

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

[Funding: Fund 120, 2017 SHIP, Cost Center 370204, 2018 & 2019 SHIP Cost Centers to be assigned]

13.

Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of Three Drainage Easements for the Crescent Lake Outfall Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

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

A. Accept the donation of three drainage easements located in Crescent Lake Subdivision for the Crescent Lake Outfall Improvement Project;

Property Owner	Parcel Reference Number	Acreage
Crescent Lake Preservation Association, Inc.	44-1S-30-3001-012-001	0.03
John T. Davis	44-1S-30-1000-013-022	0.05
Robert C. and Linda L. Yearty	44-1S-30-1000-012-022	0.07

B. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps because the property is being donated for governmental use, which is for drainage improvements, and the County benefits from the acceptance of this property, which enhances the safety and well-being of the citizens of Escambia County;

C. Authorize the payment of incidental expenditures associated with the recording of documents; and

D. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept the Easements, as of the day of delivery of the Easements to the Chairman or Vice Chairman, and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to acknowledge the Board's acceptance at that time.

[Funding: Funds for incidental expenses associated with recording of documents are available in an Engineering Escrow Account accessed by the Escambia County Clerk's Office]


			14.		Recommendation Concerning the Transportation Regional Incentive Program Application for the US 29 Connector Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) Application for the US 29 (aka Beulah Beltway) Connector Project, from Nine Mile Road to North of Interstate 10: A. Authorize staff to submit an Application for TRIP funds to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to request Grant funding for the US 29 (Beulah Beltway) Connector Project; and B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Application and any other documents related to the request for TRIP Funds, subject to Legal review and sign-off, without further action of the Board, if applicable. [Funding: $700,000 is available in Fund 352, "LOST III," Account Code 210107, Object Code 56301 Project #08EN0021, “Beulah/Beltway,” Fiscal Year 2016/2017, to be used as a match for this Grant]

			15.		Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of a Fire/Water Rescue Vessel - Claudia Simmons, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing That the Board approve the purchase and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Purchase Order to Brown Helicopter, Inc., in the amount of $144,636.50, for the purchase of one 2006 26-foot SeaArk Center Console Hull #SAMA1735A606, equipped with electronics and specified firefighting equipment, two 2006 225 HP Suzuki four stroke outboard motors, and one 2016 triple axle aluminum trailer, to be used by the Public Safety Department's Fire Rescue and Emergency Management Services Divisions as a rescue vessel. The invitation to bid PD 15-16.023, for the purchase of one new or used Fire/Rescue Vessel, was advertised in the Pensacola News Journal on January 25, 2016, and posted on the Escambia County Website under current solicitations from January 25, 2016, through February 24, 2016. Two bids were received on February 24, 2016. The bid submitted by Brown Helicopter, Inc., the low bidder, met the specifications and was approved by the Public Safety Department for the award. [Funding: Fund 352 ,LOST III, Cost Center 330228, Object code 56401, Project code 08FS0018]

			16.		Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #144 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #144, State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) Fund (120) and the General Fund (001), in the amount of $2,083,028, to recognize the 2016 SHIP Program disaster allocation provided by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC), and to appropriate these funds for tornado assistance that supports affordable housing activities in Escambia County and the City of Pensacola.

			17.		Recommendation Concerning Budget Amendment #149 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services That the Board approve Budget Amendment #149, Court Administration, Article V Fund (115), in the amount of $26,218 reallocating funds into personnel and operating within the existing Cost Center and budget to cover the cost of one full and one part-time employee of the Law Library. The Board at the 4/7/2016 meeting approved the transition of the Law Library operation over to a division of Court Administration moving forward.

			18.		Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #150 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #150, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110), in the amount of $74,222, to recognize Grant funds from the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), and to appropriate these funds to be used for the purchase of safety hazard equipment and associated training for the Fire Division of Public Safety.

			19.		Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #152 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #152, Library Fund (113), in the amount of $10,223, to recognize additional Grant funds, and to increase the Cost Center balance in the State Aid to Libraries Grant, since the actual Grant amount was more than budgeted.


			22.		Recommendation Concerning the Agreement for Emergency Solutions Grant Program with The EscaRosa Coalition on the Homeless, Inc. - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Agreement for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program with The EscaRosa Coalition on the Homeless, Inc. (ECOH): A. Approve an Agreement for Emergency Solutions Grant Program with ECOH providing 2015 ESG support in the amount of $3,648, for administering and coordinating the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), assisting with preparation of the Annual Plan and Reports, associated homeless continuum of care initiatives and 2014 ESG support in the amount of $38,444, for direct service delivery and case management services to ESG eligible clients in Escambia County; and B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Agreement and all related forms or documents as may be required to fully implement the Agreement. [Funding: Fund 110, Other Grants & Projects Fund, HUD Emergency Solutions Grant and Emergency Shelter Grant, Cost Center 370292 & 370293]

			23.		Recommendation Concerning Forest Creek Apartments Flood Mitigation Assistance Application - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the competitive Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program Application for Forest Creek Acquisition/Relocation Project: A. Approve submission of the competitive FEMA FMA Program Application for the Forest Creek Acquisition/Relocation Project by ARCADIS U.S., Inc; B. Ratify the County Administrator's signature on the FEMA Grants Application Form for submission to the State; and C. Authorize the Chairman or County Administrator, as appropriate, to execute all FMA or FEMA Grant-related documents as required to complete the application process, receive the Grant funds if awarded by FEMA and complete project related activities. [Funding: Not Applicable at this time. Match to be provided subject to award by FEMA]

			24.		Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Five Vehicles for the Building Inspections Department - Donald R. Mayo, Building Inspections Department, Director/Building Official That the Board authorize the County to utilize the State of Florida Term Contract #25100000-16-1, in accordance with the Escambia County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-44, Application; exemptions; and Section 46-64, Board approval, and award a Purchase Order for five 2016 Chevrolet Equinox Sport Utility Vehicles, Model # 1LH26, for the Building Inspections Department, to Garber Chevrolet Buick Pontiac GMC Truck, Inc., in the amount of $105,830, according to Specification Number VE 15-16.005, Building Inspections Sport Utility Vehicles - FWD- 4 DOOR- 2 Wheel Drive. [Funding: Fund 406, Building Inspections Fund, Cost Center 250111, Object Code 56401]

			25.		Recommendation Concerning an Extension for Financial Advisory Services - Claudia Simmons, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing That the Board approve the extension of the Agreement for Financial Advisor, PD 12-13.017, to First Southwest Company, for a period of 12 months, effective March 21, 2016, per the terms of the Agreement for the performance of financial advisory services with no change in the fee structure as approved on March 21, 2013, per the following: First $10 million dollars of debt issuance - $1.25 per $1,000 Amounts over $10 million - $.75 per $1,000 Minimum Fee - $15,000

			26.		Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Crescent Lake Outfall - 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 BKW, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 15-16.033, Crescent Lake Outfalls, for a lump sum of $329,937.74. [Funding: Fund 112, Disaster Recovery, Cost Center 330493, Object Code 54612/56301, Project Code ESDPW49]


			28.		Recommendation Concerning the Contract Extension on the Custodial Services for County Buildings Contract - David W. Wheeler, CFM, Facilities Management Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Custodial Services for County Buildings, Contract PD 10-11.049: A. Approve the third and final 12-month Contract extension, effective October 1, 2016, to American Facility Services, Inc.; and B. Authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents. [Funding: Facilities Management-Custodial: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 310202, Object Code 53401; Employee Health Clinic: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 150108, Object Code 53401; Roads and Bridges-Administration: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 210401, Object Code 53401; Solid Waste-Administration: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Cost Center 230301, Object Code 53401; Solid Waste-Recycling: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Cost Center 230306, Object Code 53401; Solid Waste-Operations: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Cost Center 230314, Object Code 53401; Solid Waste-Palafox Transfer Station: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Cost Center 230307, Object Code 53401]

			29.		Recommendation Concerning the Design and Construction of a Public Restroom Facility and Boardwalk with Observation Platform Across County Road 399 from the Portofino Condominiums on Pensacola Beach - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA): A. Approve the Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and the SRIA relating to the Design and Construction of a Public Restroom Facility and Boardwalk with Observation Platform Across County Road (CR) 399 from the Portofino Condominiums on Pensacola Beach, for acceptance of funds and to provide project management; and B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Interlocal Agreement. [Funding Source: Upon approval of the Interlocal Agreement with the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA), and once the Portofino Island Improvement Funds (PIIF), in the amount of $300,000, have been received, a new Cost Center will be established in the Financial System and in the appropriate fund, so that costs can be tracked]

			30.		Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of One Tractor Towed Hydraulic Cleaning Machine for Santa Rosa Island Public Works - Joy D. Blackmon. P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board authorize the County to utilize the GSA Contract #GS-30F-0038V and award a Purchase Order to H. Barber & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $51,352.64, for the purchase of one 2016 Tractor Towed Hydraulic Cleaning Machine, Barber Surf Rake, Model 600HD (S600HD) with selected options, according to the specifications of VE 15-16.008. The Office of Purchasing posted the request on the Escambia County Website for 30 days, with no responses. [Funding Source: Fund 001, "General Fund", Cost Center 211401, Object Code 56401]

			31.		Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of One Street Sweeper for Santa Rosa Island Public Works - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board authorize the County to utilize the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Contract #022014-FSC and award a Purchase Order to Sansom Equipment Company, in the amount of $172,110.30, for One 2016 Elgin Broom Badger Sweeper for the Santa Rosa Island Public Works Division, according to the specifications of VE 15-16.011. The Office of Purchasing posted the request on the Escambia County Website for 30 days, with no additional responses. [Funding Source: Fund 001, "General Fund", Cost Center 211401, Object Code 56401]

33.

Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Sigma Consulting Group, Inc., for the Glynn Broc Gully and Cypress Point United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Program Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Order to Sigma Consulting Group, Inc., on Contract PD 02-03.79, Glynn Broc Gully and Cypress Point (USDA-NRCS-EWP) Project (funding for the sheet pile wall was included in the increase provided by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on March 30, 2016, and part of the addendum approved by the Board on April 7, 2016). This Change Order also adds tasks to the Geotechnical Investigation and Design and Construction Plans:

Department:	Public Works
Division:	Engineering/Infrastructure
Type:	Addition
Amount:	$4,985
Vendor:`	Sigma Consulting Group, Inc.
Project Name:	Glynn Brock Gully and Cypress Point
Contract:	PD 02-03.79 "Professional Services"
PO No.	151095
CO No.	3
Original Award Amount:	$48,075
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders through this CO	$4,985
New Contract Total	$53,060

[Funding for the 25% match is available in Fund 352, LOST III, Project #15EN3252, and Funding for the Change Order is available in Fund 112, "Disaster Recovery Fund", Cost Center 330493, Project #ESXNR04]


			38.		Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the Donation of a Parcel of Real Property for the Tulip Park 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, located 2 Pen Haven Drive, for park improvements: A. Accept the donation of a parcel of real property (approximately 0.25 acres), located at 2 Pen Haven Drive, from Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, Inc., for park improvements; B. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps because the property is being donated for governmental use, for Tulip Park recreational improvements, and because the County benefits from the acceptance of this property, which enhances the safety and well-being of the citizens of Escambia County; C. Authorize the payment of incidental expenditures associated with the recording of documents; and D. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept the 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. The County Attorney has requested that the Board be made aware that there are significant concerns with the quality of the title of the property. [Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 350229, Object Code 56101, Project #12PR1688 “Land Acquisition”]

39.

Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of Three Easements for the Wilde Lake Boulevard Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning acceptance of the donation of three easements (one Drainage Easement and two Temporary Access Easements) for the Wilde Lake Boulevard Project:

A. Accept the donation of three easements located on Wilde Lake Boulevard for the Wilde Lake Boulevard Project;

Property Owner	Parcel Reference Number	Acreage
Gordon F. Vannoy	15-1S-31-1101-000-001	0.06
Arthur W., Jr. & Lynda A. Cotton	10-1S-31-4400-000-004	0.01
Dennis R. & Susan W. Mather	10-1S-31-4400-000-001	0.12

B. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps because the property is being donated for governmental use, which is for road and drainage improvements, and the County benefits from the acceptance of this property, which enhances the safety and well-being of the citizens of Escambia County;

C. Authorize the payment of incidental expenditures associated with the recording of documents; and

D. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept the Easements, as of the day of delivery of the Easements to the Chairman or Vice Chairman, and authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to acknowledge the Board's acceptance at that time.

[Funding: Funds for incidental expenses associated with recording of documents are available in an Engineering Escrow Account accessed by the Escambia County Clerk's Office]


			40.		Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the Donation of a Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement for South Old Corry Field Road Bridge Repair - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning acceptance of the donation of a public road and right-of-way easement (10 feet x 317 feet, approximately 3,172 square feet) located at 610 South Old Corry Field Road from Roger B. Nicholson for drainage and bridge improvements: A. Accept the donation of a public road and right-of-way easement (10 feet x 317 feet) located at 610 South Old Corry Field Road from Roger B. Nicholson for drainage and bridge improvements; B. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps because the easement is being donated for governmental use, which is for drainage and bridge improvements, and benefits the public by the acceptance of the easement, which will enhance the safety and well-being of the citizens of Escambia County; C. Authorize the payment of incidental expenditures associated with the recording of documents; and D. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to accept the Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement as of the day of delivery of the Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement 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]


			41.		Recommendation Concerning the Memorandum of Agreement for the Provision of a Paramedic Program between Escambia County and Pensacola State College - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Director That the Board take the following action regarding the Memorandum of Agreement for a Paramedic Program between Escambia County and Pensacola State College, for the provision of allowing Pensacola State College to provide instruction and grant degrees in the field of emergency medical services to address the shortage of qualified paramedic employees, as approved by the District Board of Trustees of Pensacola State College, Florida: A. Approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Provision of a Paramedic Program between Escambia County and the District Board of Trustees of Pensacola State College commencing upon the date last executed and continuing in full force and effect unless terminated by either party upon providing at least 120 days prior written notice to the non-terminating party; and B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Memorandum of Agreement. Over the last several years, it has become apparent there are not enough paramedics in the State of Florida available for hire. Most agencies have their own in-house paramedic program or contract with the local college to help meet staffing needs. Public Safety has encountered the same problems many are facing across the State of Florida. Contracting with Pensacola State College will allow staff to go to work and school in a familiar work environment to ensure success. It will also ensure that Escambia County will have highly trained and skilled individuals that can be immediately assigned to operational duty upon graduation and successful completion of the State of Florida Certification. It is proposed that no fewer than 12 academically qualified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) enroll in each Program term. The total cost per student is approximately $6000, to include tuition, books, and uniforms, to complete the Paramedic Training Program. Each student would have to attend classes for approximately 1 year before completing the training program. [Funding: Fund 408, Emergency Medical Services, Cost Center 330302, Object Code 55501]


			42.		Recommendation Concerning Waste Services Department Equipment Purchase - Patrick T. Johnson, Waste Services Department Director That the Board approve the purchase and installation of one Curry CA5000C 5,000 gallon water truck conversion on an existing County-owned CAT 725 6x6 Articulated Dump Truck, (PN 58882), from Thompson Tractor Company, Inc., in the amount of $92,015, per the terms and conditions of the Governmental Contract Initiative with the City of Tucson/National IPA Contract - RFP #120377 Member Discounts for Equipment Sales. In compliance with the Local Preference Initiative, this equipment purchase was posted/advertised on the County website for 30 days, PD 15-16.027. No proposals were received. This unit will replace the existing water truck (PN 42598). [Funding: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Cost Center 230314, Object Code 56401]

			43.		Recommendation Concerning Financial Assistance for the Town of Century, Florida - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator That the Board approve paying two invoices from Thompson Tractor Company, Inc., (RS3500018046, in the amount of $2,953 and RS3500018044, in the amount of $7,089.20) and two invoices from Republic Services (0808-000447084, in the amount of $16,688.34 and 0808-000442644, in the amount of $10,725) for the Town of Century, to aid in their recovery from the EF-3 tornado that hit the town on Monday, February 15, 2016. [The invoices total $37,455.54. The funding will come from Reserves for Operating and be paid from Cost Center 110201]

			44.		Recommendation Concerning Issuance of Purchase Order on Contract for the Montclair Group Resurfacing Project, Phase I - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board approve the issuance of a Purchase Order to Panhandle Grading and Paving, Inc., in the amount of $348,004.70, on Contract PD 14-15-064, "General Paving and Drainage Pricing Agreement," for the Montclair Group Resurfacing Project, Phase I. [Funding Source: Fund 352, "LOST III," Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #08EN0208]


		COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT

		I. For Action

	1.	Recommendation Concerning the NOLF-8/NOLF-X Land Exchange with the United States Navy. That the Board authorize the advertising of the notice required by Section 125.37, Florida Statutes, when negotiations with the United States Navy have concluded and a final Land Exchange Agreement, setting forth the terms and conditions of the exchange of real property in Escambia County known as Navy Outlying Landing Field Site 8 for approximately 601.41 acres owned by Escambia County and located in Santa Rosa County, is ready to be considered by the Board of County Commissioners. [Funding: Cost Center 110201, Account 54905]

	2.	Recommendation Concerning Dismissal of the Division of Administrative Hearings Action Contesting the Estimate and Reconciliation for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. That the Board take the following action: A. Authorize the County Administrator Jack Brown to execute the conditional release on behalf of the County, a copy of which is attached; and B. Authorize dismissal with prejudice of the pending petition before the Division of Administrative Hearings, concerning Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

	3.	Recommendation Concerning the Mutual Aid Agreement relating to Fire Protection Services with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. That the Board take the following action: A. Rescind the prior approval of the Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Protection Services; and B. Approve the revised version of the Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Protection Services and ratify the signature of Fire Chief, Patrick T. Grace.

	4.	Recommendation Concerning Carver Park Drainage Project - Encroachment Agreement with Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP. That the Board: A. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Encroachment Agreement with Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP; and B. Authorize payment of incidental expenses associated with recording the Encroachment Agreement in the public records. Note there are issues to be addressed by the County Attorney.

	5.	Recommendation Concerning the Assignment and Amendment of Agreement Relating to Legal Services as Bond Counsel to Bryant Miller Olive, P.A. That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Assignment and Amendment of Agreement between Escambia County, Florida and McGuire Woods, LLP Relating to Legal Services as Bond Counsel to Bryant Miller Olive, P.A.

	6.	Recommendation Concerning Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim Involving Dwight Booker. That the Board approve payment to the claimant, Dwight Booker, in the amount of $97,016.58 for an underpayment of Permanent Total Disability (PTD) benefits inclusive of penalties and interest regarding Mr. Booker’s workers' compensation claim, which will be reimbursed by the Special Disability Trust Fund (SDTF), exclusive of penalties and interest. [Funding: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Balance Sheet Account 239898]

	7.	Recommendation Concerning Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim Involving Marilyn Brown. That the Board approve a lump sum payment in the amount of $75,000.00 in order to conclude a full, final, and complete settlement of the pending workers' compensation claim filed by former employee Marilyn Brown. The proposed settlement agreement would fully resolve all past and future medical benefits, indemnity benefits, attorney’s fees, costs, and additional benefits available pursuant to the Florida workers’ compensation statute. [Funding: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Balance Sheet Account 239898]

	8.	Recommendation Concerning Settlement of Barney Cash and Irene Cash v. Escambia County, Case No.: 2014 CA 000500, Escambia County Circuit Court. That the Board take the following action: A. Approve a settlement payment of $31,500.00 to Barney Cash and Irene Cash, his wife, in final settlement of the case styled: Barney Cash and Irene Cash vs. Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, Case No.: 2014 CA 000500, Escambia County Circuit Court; and B. Authorize the County Attorney’s Office to accept a general release and hold harmless agreement executed by Barney Cash and Irene Cash; and C. Authorize the County Attorney’s Office to execute a stipulation for dismissal with prejudice upon receipt of the general release and hold harmless agreement. [Funding: Fund 501, Balance Sheet Account 239898]

	9.	Recommendation Concerning Settlement of Code Enforcement Matter – 6 Washington Street – CE#11-01-00115 That the Board authorize acceptance of $4,000.00 from the property owner/violator in order to effect a full, final, and complete settlement of Code Enforcement case CE#11-01-00115 and any and all potential civil claims associated therewith, if any, including any §1983 Civil Rights or Freedom Of Information Act claims.

13.		Items added to the agenda.

14.		Announcements.

15.		Adjournment.


			12.		Recommendation Concerning the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Reciprocal Evacuation and Re-entry Among the City of Orange Beach, Alabama; Escambia County, Florida; and the Escambia County, Florida, Sheriff's Department - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Director That the Board take the following action concerning the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Reciprocal Evacuation and Re-entry Among the City of Orange Beach, Alabama, Escambia County, Florida, and the Escambia County, Florida, Sheriff's Department: A. Approve the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement; and B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement.


			12.		Recommendation Concerning Amendment #1 to the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Century - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning Amendment #1 to the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Century: A. Approve Amendment #1 to the Interlocal Agreement for SHIP Housing Repair Assistance Project with the Town of Century to provide $260,000, in SHIP funds to support housing repair activities within the Town of Century; and B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Amendment and all Project-related documents as required to implement the Project. [Funding: Fund 120/2015 and 2016 SHIP, Cost Centers 370201 and 370202]


			45.		Recommendation Concerning a Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs - Thomas G. Turner, Human Resources Department Director That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Memorandum of Agreement between Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA) and Escambia Veteran’s Service Office to establish and formalize the interlocal relationship between the State of Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Escambia County, on behalf of the County Veteran’s Service Officer as an authorized user of FDVA’s VetraSpec technology to manage veterans’ case files and records. [Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 150101, Object Code 55201]