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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – October 1, 2020 – 5:30 p.m.
Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building – First Floor
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Proclamations. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action: A. Adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Harold Hodges, a Maintenance Worker in the Facilities Management Department, on his selection as the "Employee of the Month" for October 2020; B. Adopt the Proclamation honoring and congratulating Mrs. Ann L. Baker on reaching the age of 100; and C. Ratify the Proclamation dated September 25, 2020, expressing the Board's support in the restoration of the Mother Wit/Ella L. Jordan historic landmark. |
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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. |
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2. | Invocation – Commissioner Bender. | |||||
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). |
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5. | Commissioners’ Forum. | |||||
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Proclamations. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action: A. Adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Harold Hodges, a Maintenance Worker in the Facilities Management Department, on his selection as the "Employee of the Month" for October 2020; B. Adopt the Proclamation honoring and congratulating Mrs. Ann L. Baker on reaching the age of 100; and C. Ratify the Proclamation dated September 25, 2020, expressing the Board's support in the restoration of the Mother Wit/Ella L. Jordan historic landmark. |
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7. | Written Communication | |||||
August 31, 2020, communication from Tommie C. Wood Walker, requesting lien relief for property located at 920 North 59th Avenue. Recommendation: That the Board review and consider the lien relief request made by Tommie C. Wood Walker, for property located at 920 North 59th Avenue. On August 21, 2014, the Board amended the "Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens" policy, Section III, H2. Staff was instructed to review all requests for forgiveness of Environmental (Code) Enforcement Liens to determine if the request met the criteria for forgiveness and allowing the County Administrator to act on the Board's behalf if set criteria are met. After reviewing the request for forgiveness of liens, staff made the determination that the request does not fall within the criteria that would allow the County Administrator to act on the Board's behalf and grant relief, in accordance with the Board's policy, "Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens" Policy, Section III, H2. |
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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. |
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5:31 p.m. Public Hearing for Consideration of Adopting an Ordinance to Impose/Levy a 5th Cent Tourist Development Tax. Recommendation: That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Ordinance Imposing and Levying an additional one percent tourist development tax (Fifth-Cent) in the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Escambia County. |
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10. | Reports: | |||||
CLERK & COMPTROLLER'S REPORT
Backup Not Included With The Clerk's Report Is Available For Review In
The Office Of The Clerk To The Board Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, Suite 110 |
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I. Consent Agenda | ||||||
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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. Approve the Minutes of the Attorney-Client Session held September 22, 2020; and B. Approve the Minutes of the Second Public Hearing of the Board of County Commissioners Regarding the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 County-Wide Budget held September 22, 2020. |
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT |
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I. Public Hearing | ||||||
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5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Issuance of an Operational Permit for Resource Extraction for Expansion of an Existing and Active Borrow Pit known as Devine Farm Borrow Pit located at 4478 Devine Farm Road That the Board take the following action in regards to the “Operational Permit” for Resource Extraction for an expansion of an existing and active resource extraction facility borrow pit, located at 4478 Devine Farms Road, Parcels 34-1N-31-1102-000-000 and 34-1N-31-1203-000-000: A. Review and approve, modify, or deny the issuance of an Operational Permit for Resource Extraction for an expansion of existing and active borrow pit; and B. Approve and authorize the Development Services Department of Escambia County, Florida, to issue an Operational Permit for Resource Extraction for an expansion of Devine Farms Borrow Pit, located at 4478 Devine Farms Road. |
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Recommendation Concerning Escambia County LMS Group Multi-Jurisdictional Plan Resolution Update That the Board adopt by resolution the Escambia County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Mitigation Strategy Plan as required by FEMA to reassure them that local governments recognize and endorse the efforts of the mitigation group as a proactive step in preparing and mitigation for natural hazards at no cost to the County. |
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Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of Public Hearings That the Board authorize the scheduling of the following Public Hearings: November 5, 2020 A. 5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing to amend the Official Zoning map to include the following rezoning case to be heard by the Planning Board on October 6, 2020.
B. 5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing Opting Out of the Sector Plan and Assigning a Future Land Use Category - 1400 Hwy 29- OSP-2020-01 (first of two public hearings) Summary: The applicant is requesting to remove a parcel from the adopted Escambia County Mid-West Sector Plan, Muscogee Detailed Specific Area Plan; the applicant is also requesting that a Future Land Use category of Mixed-Suburban be assigned to the parcel. C. 5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing Opting Out of the Sector Plan and Assigning a Future Land Use Category - 1000 Blk Pine Top Ln - OSP-2020-02 (first of two public hearings) Summary: The applicant is requesting to remove a parcel from the adopted Escambia County Mid-West Sector Plan, Muscogee Detailed Specific Area Plan; the applicant is also requesting that a Future Land Use category of Mixed-Suburban be assigned to the parcel. |
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT |
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I. Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda | ||||||
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Recommendation Concerning the Memorandum of Understanding Between Escambia County, Florida, and the Portofino Master Homeowners Association, Inc., Relating to Landscaping Maintenance on County Road 399 - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Memorandum of Understanding between Escambia County, Florida, and the Portofino Master Homeowners Association, Inc., relating to landscaping maintenance on County Road 399: A. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Escambia County, Florida, and the Portofino Master Homeowners Association, Inc., relating to landscaping maintenance on County Road 399; and B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the documents and any subsequent document(s) required for implementation of the project. This project is located in Commission District 4. |
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Recommendation Concerning CHUBB Cyber Enterprise Risk Management Insurance, Mark Bartlett, Risk Manager - Jana Still, Human Resources Department Director That the Board approve the payment to USI Insurance Services, LLC, in the amount of $32,405, for Cyber Enterprise Risk Management Insurance written through Chubb Group of Insurance Companies (ACE American Insurance Company) for the period of October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021, with a $50,000 deductible.
[Funding: Fund 501, Internal Service, Cost Center 140835, Object Code 54501] |
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Recommendation Concerning the Locally Funded Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Escambia County, Florida, for Right-of-Way Acquisition on State Road 173 (Blue Angel Parkway) - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Locally Funded Agreement (LFA) between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Escambia County, Florida, for right-of-way acquisition on State Road (SR) 173 (Blue Angel Parkway) from SR 292 (Sorrento Road) to north of SR 30 (US 98): A. Adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution authorizing the LFA; B. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the LFA between the FDOT and Escambia County, Florida, obligating $5,000,000 for right-of-way acquisition on SR 173 (Blue Angel Parkway); and C. Authorize the Chairman to execute, subject to Legal review and sign-off, any subsequent Agreements and program-related documents for this project that do not alter the finite terms of funding amounts or budgets.
SR 173 (Blue Angel Parkway) from SR 292 (Sorrento Road) to SR 30 (US 98) is located in Commission Districts 1 and 2. |
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Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of Fiscal Year 2020/2021, Purchase Orders, in Excess of $25,000, for the Engineering Department - Joy Jones, P.E., Engineering Department Director That the Board, for Fiscal Year 2020/2021, approve the issuance of blanket and/or individual Purchase Orders, in excess of $25,000, based upon previously-awarded Contracts, Contractual Agreements or annual requirements for the Engineering Department, as follows:
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Recommendation Concerning the Funding Allocation to OnBikes Pensacola - Commissioner Robert Bender, District 4 That the Board approve the $1,000 funding allocation from Commissioner Robert Bender's discretionary funds, for OnBikes Pensacola to purchase new bicycles, helmets, and locks for children along the Gulf Coast. [Funding: Fund 001, Board of County Commissioners, Cost Center 110101, Outside Agencies Object Code 58201] |
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Recommendation Concerning Out-of-County Travel to Attend Visit Pensacola's Focus Group Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia - Commissioner Robert Bender, District 4 That the Board authorize Out-of-County travel for Commissioner Robert Bender to attend Visit Pensacola's Focus Group meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. The only expenditure associated with this trip would be airfare. |
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Recommendation Concerning Contract Awards for Custodial Services for Various County Facilities - Cassie Boatwright, Director, Facilities Management and Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing That the Board approve the award of Multiple Awards Contracts for PD 19-20.092, Re-Solicit Custodial Services for Various County Facilities, for a term of three years with the option for two additional 12-month renewals, for a total of 60 months, and authorize the County Administrator to sign all documents related to the Agreements between Escambia County and each of the following contractors:
NON-ADA-COMPLIANT DOCUMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER:
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Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Clara Long, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director That the Board ratify the following October 1, 2020, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements: A. Approving the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Property Owner:
B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement the Grant awards. |
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Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens - Clara Long, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director That the Board ratify the following October 1, 2020, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the cancellation of the Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens: A. Approving the following cancellations of four Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens, as the Grant recipients have met their one-year of compliance with the Residential Rehab Grant Program:
B. Authorizing the Chairman to execute the Cancellation of Lien documents. |
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Recommendation Concerning Residential Roof Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Clara Long, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director That the Board ratify the following October 1, 2020, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Residential Roof Program Funding and Lien Agreements: A. Approving the Residential Roof Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Property Owners:
B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement the Grant awards. |
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Recommendation Concerning a Funding Allocation to West Florida High School Basketball - Commissioner Lumon May, District 3 That the Board approve a funding allocation, in the amount of $3,000, from Commissioner May's discretionary money to support West Florida High School Basketball. [Funding: Fund 001, Discretionary Cost Center 110101, Object Code 58201] |
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Recommendation Concerning a Funding Allocation to Light Up Learning, Studer Community Institute - Commissioner Lumon May, District 3 That the Board approve a funding allocation, in the amount of $2,500, from Commissioner May's discretionary money to support Light Up Learning, Studer Community Institute. [Funding: Fund 001, Discretionary Cost Center 110101, Object Code 58201] |
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Recommendation Concerning the Escambia CARES Act Plan and Implementation - Janice P. Gilley, County Administrator That the Board discuss the Escambia CARES Act Plan update including the following topics: 1. Update on the CARES Family Emergency Financial Assistance Grant 2. The CARES Business Assistance Grant; 3. Assistance for implementing Grant programs; and 4. The funding balance for CARES Programs. |
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Recommendation Concerning State Law Enforcement Trust Fund - Henrique Dias, Chief Financial Officer, Escambia County Sheriff's Office Finance Division That the Board approve the following allocations of Law Enforcement Trust (LET) Funds, per the requirements of F.S. 932.7055(5), for Outside Agency partners in Escambia County for Fiscal Year 2020/2021: A. West Florida High School Quarterback Club, in the amount of $1,000; B. Gulf Coast Kid's House, in the amount of $25,000; C. Waterfront Rescue Mission, Inc., in the amount of $10,000; D. Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, in the amount of $5,000; E. Greater Pensacola Junior Golf Association, Inc., in the amount of $5,000; and F. Covenant Hospice Foundation, Inc., in the amount of $7,500. Upon approval of these funding allocations, the Sheriff’s Office will process all appropriate paperwork and submit for payment from LET Funds to the Escambia Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. [Funding Source: Fund 121, Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Cost Center 540103, Aids to Private Organizations 58201] |
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Recommendation Concerning the Escambia CARES Act Plan and Implementation - Janice P. Gilley, County Administrator That the Board discuss the Escambia CARES Act Plan update including the following topics: 1. Update on the CARES Family Emergency Financial Assistance Grant 2. The CARES Business Assistance Grant; 3. Assistance for implementing Grant programs; and 4. The funding balance for CARES Programs. |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
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I. For Action | ||||||
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Recommendation Concerning Escambia County State of Local Emergencies. That the Board extend the State of Local Emergencies. |
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11. | Items added to the agenda. | |||||
12. | Announcements. | |||||
13. | Adjournment. | |||||