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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting – April 9, 2015 – 5:30 p.m.
Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building – First Floor
             
1. Call to Order.

Please turn your cell phone to the vibrate, silence, or off setting.

The Board of County Commissioners allows any person to speak regarding an item on the Agenda. The speaker is limited to three (3) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the Chairman, to allow sufficient time for all speakers. Speakers shall refrain from abusive or profane remarks, disruptive outbursts, protests, or other conduct which interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting. Upon completion of the Public comment period, discussion is limited to Board members and questions raised by the Board.
 
2. Invocation – Commissioner Barry.
 
3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
 
4. Are there any items to be added to the agenda?

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the agenda as prepared (or duly amended).
 
5. Commissioners’ Forum.
 
             
6.   Proclamations.

Recommendation:  That the Board adopt the following Proclamations:

A. The Proclamation commending and congratulating 
David Lewis, HVAC Shop Supervisor in the Maintenance Division of the Facilities Management Department, on his selection as the Employee of the Month for April 2015;

B. The Proclamation proclaiming April 12-17, 2015, as "Youth Success Week";

C. The Proclamation commending and congratulating Mollie Taylor on being selected as a mentor for an Asian Group initiative and a trip to Cambodia; and

D. The Proclamation congratulating Mike Ensley, Ben Galecki, and all others involved with making the Pensacon event a great success.
 
7.   Retirement Proclamation.

Recommendation:  That the Board ratify the Proclamation, dated March 4, 2015, commending and congratulating Sidney S. Sharp, Facilities Management Department, on her retirement after 16 years of dedicated service.
 
             
8. Written Communication.
 
  February 18, 2015, e-mail communication from Lewis Ivers requesting that the Board provide relief of Code Enforcement Lien attached to property located at 5700 Flaxman Street.

Recommendation:  That the Board review and consider lien relief request made by Lewis Ivers against property located at 5700 Flaxman Street.

On August 21, 2014, the Board amended the “Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens” Policy, Section III, H 2. Staff was instructed to review all request 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 any of the criteria that would allow the County Administrator to act on the Board’s behalf and grant or deny relief, in accordance with the Board’s Policy, “Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens” Policy, Section III, H2.

Lewis Ivers has no other recourse but to appeal before the Board under Written Communication.
 
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.
 
10.   5:31 p.m. Hearing to consider Grant Wood's appeal of the Escambia County Contractor Competency Board's decision.

Recommendation: That the Board uphold the Contractor Competency Board's decision of February 4, 2015, whereby it voted to maintain its decision of April 2, 2014, lifting the stay in the proceeding Escambia County Contractor Competency Board vs Grant Wood d/b/a Grantwood Contracting Company, Inc., Complaint No.: COM120800011, and proceed to a Show Cause Hearing.
 
             
11.   5:32 p.m. TEFRA Public Hearing for consideration of authorizing the issuance by the Wisconsin Public Finance Authority of not-to-exceed $50,000,000 in revenue bonds, on behalf of the American Agape Foundation, Inc., or one of its affiliates, for the purpose of financing or refinancing the costs to acquire, renovate, furnish, and equip certain residential rental housing communities, including, but not limited to, Oakwood Terrace, located at 700 West Truman Avenue, Pensacola, Florida 32505.

Recommendation:  That the Board take the following action concerning the issuance, by the Wisconsin Public Finance Authority (the “Issuer”), of not-to-exceed $50,000,000 in revenue bonds (the “Bonds”), on behalf of American Agape Foundation, Inc., or one of its affiliates (the “Company”), for the purpose of financing or refinancing the costs to acquire, renovate, furnish, and equip certain residential rental housing communities, including, but not limited to, Oakwood Terrace, located at 700 West Truman Avenue, Pensacola, Florida 32505:
 
A. Ratify the scheduling and publication of the Notice of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Public Hearing for consideration of authorizing the issuance of the Bonds and advertising of the notice of Public Hearing; 

B. Conduct the TEFRA Public Hearing; and
 
C. Following the public hearing, adopt, and authorize the Chairman to execute, the Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of the Bonds upon the terms established therein; the Bonds will not be issued by the County nor obligate the credit of the County or pose any obligation or liability for the County.
 
             
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 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.  Escambia County, Florida, Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements and Required Supplementary Information, September 30, 2014, with Independent Auditor's Report, as received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on March 24, 2015;

B.  Financial Statements and Required Supplementary Information, Escambia County, Florida, Detention/Jail Commissary Fund, September 30, 2014, with Independent Auditors' Report, as received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on March 24, 2015;

C.  Escambia County Health Facilities Authority, Pensacola, Florida, Financial Statements, September 30, 2014 and 2013, as received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on March 25, 2015; and

D.  Visit Pensacola, Inc., Financial Statements, September 30, 2014, as received in the Clerk to the Board's Office on March 30, 2015.
 
             
2.   Recommendation Concerning Minutes and Reports Prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office

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

A.  Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Agenda Work Session held March 19, 2015;

B.  Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held March 19, 2015; and

C.  Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held March 12, 2015.

    (BACKUP TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER)
 
             
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
 
I.   Public Hearings
 
1.   Recommendation Concerning the Review of the Rezoning Case Heard by the Planning Board on March 3, 2015

That the Board take the following action concerning the rezoning case heard by the Planning Board on March 3, 2015:
  1. Review and either adopt, modify, or overturn the Planning Board’s recommendation for Rezoning Case Z-2015-03 and Z-2015-04 or remand the case back to the Planning Board; and
  2. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Orders of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners for the rezoning case that were reviewed.
1. Case No.: Z-2015-03
  Address: 17080 Perdido Key Drive
  Property Reference No.: 01-4S-33-1500-000-001
  Property Size: 3.91 (+/-) acres
  From: R-2PK, Residential District (Perdido Key), Medium Density (4.5 du/acre)
  To: CCPK, (Perdido Key) Commercial Core District, Maximum Density (13 du/acre)
  FLU Category: MU-PK, Mixed-Use Perdido Key
  Commissioner District: 2
  Request By: Wiley C. "Buddy" Page, Agent for Charles S. Liberis, Owner
  Planning Board Recommendation: Applicant requested to withdraw case at PB meeting.
  Speakers: Buddy Page
     
     
2. Case No.: Z-2015-04
  Address: 4631 Hwy 164
  Property Reference No.: 33-5N-32-2102-000-000
  Property Size: 1.5 (+/-) acres
  From: VAG-1, Villages Agriculture District, (five du/100 acres on one-acre parcels)
  To: VR-2, Villages Rural Residential Districts, (one unit per .75 acre)
  FLU Category: AG, Agriculture
  Commissioner District: 5
  Requested by: Cary Godwin, Owner
  Planning Board Recommendation: Approval
  Speakers: Cary Godwin, Sam Walker
 
2.   5:45 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 March 3, 2015, and approved during the previous agenda item and to provide for severability, inclusion in the code, and an effective date.
 
3.   5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Articles 4 and 6 of the Land Development Code

That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review and adopt an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Article 4, Subdivisions and Site Plans, amending Section 4.02.00 Subdivision Regulations; and Article 6, Section 6.04.00 Zoning Districts, creating a new Section 6.04.20 relating to the cessation of recreational amenities in residential subdivisions.

This hearing serves as the second of two required public hearings before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) as set forth in Section 2.08.04 (b) and F.S. 125.66(4)(b).

At the March 3, 2015, Planning Board Meeting, the Board recommended to remove Section 6.04.21 from the ordinance and forward to the BCC for review.
 
             
II.  Action Items
 
1.   Recommendation Concerning the Adoption of the Escambia County School District Interlocal Agreement (ILA)

That the Board review and adopt the Escambia County School District Interlocal Agreement (ILA).
 
2.   Recommendation Concerning an At-Large Re-Appointment to the Planning Board

That the Board approve re-appointing Rodger Lowery to the Escambia County Planning Board at-large position, effective April 16, 2015, through April 15, 2017.
 
3.   Recommendation Concerning an At-Large Reappointment/Appointment to the Board of Adjustment

That the Board take the following action concerning a two-year, at-large reappointment/appointment to the Escambia County Board of Adjustment:

A. Reappoint Timothy R. Bryan effective April 16, 2015, through April 15, 2017;

OR

B.  Appoint Jesse Casey effective April 16, 2015, through April 15, 2017;

OR

C. Appoint William L. Lawrence effective April 16, 2015, through April 15, 2017.
 
             
III. Consent Agenda
 
1.   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of Public Hearings

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

A. April 16, 2015

5:01 p.m. - A Public Hearing - LDC Revision - Second of Two Public Hearings

B. May 7, 2015

1. 5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing to amend the official zoning map to include the following Rezoning Cases heard by the Planning Board on April 7, 2015:

 
a. Case No.: Z-2015-06
  Address: 2900 Old Chemstrand Road
  Property Reference No.: 14-1N-30-1000-004-001, 1000-005-001, 1000-001-001, 4001-000-000
  Property Size: 55.10 (+/-) acres
  From: V-2, Villages Single-Family Residential District, Gross Density (two units per acre) and VR-2, Villages Rural Residential Districts, Gross Density: One unit per 0.75 acre
  To: V-5, Villages Clustered Residential District, Gross Density (four units per acre, if sewered and clustered) Gross Density (one unit per acre, if unsewered)
  FLU Category: MU-S, Mixed-Use Suburban
  Commissioner District 5
  Requested by: Wiley C. "Buddy" Page, Agent for Warren and Kathleen Brown, Owners
     
b. Case No.: Z-2015-07
  Address: 201 Lenox Parkway
  Property Reference No.: 46-1S-30-2001-009-029
  Property Size: 0.33 (+/-) acres
  From: R-6, Neighborhood Commercial and Residential District, (cumulative) High Density (25 du/acre)
  To: C-2NA, General Commercial and Light Manufacturing District, (cumulative) Bars, Nightclubs, and Adult Entertainment are Prohibited Uses (25 du/acre)
  FLU Category: MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
  Commissioner District 3
  Requested by: Wiley C. "Buddy" Page, Agent for Francis and Victoria Mariano, Owners
     
c. Case No.: Z-2015-08
  Address: 1100 Block Clymil Drive
  Property Reference No.: 01-1N-31-2301-000-004
  Property Size: 3.1 (+/-) acres
  From: VR-1, Villages Rural Residential District (one unit per four acres)
  To: VR-2, Villages Rural Residential (one unit per 0.75 acre)
  FLU Category: MU-S, Mixed-Use Suburban
  Commissioner District: 5
  Requested By: Anthony Picheo, Agent for John Martin, Owner

2. 5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing - SSA-2015-01 - 400 Neal Road - MU-S to C

3. 5:47 p.m. - A Public Hearing - LSA-2015-01 - 9600 Block Tower Ridge Road - RC to MU-S
 
             
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 
I.   Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
 
1.   Recommendation Concerning a Request for Disposition of Property for the Office of the Escambia County Property Appraiser - Chris Jones, Property Appraiser

That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Escambia County Property Appraiser's Office, 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 properly disposed of.
 
2.   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 two Request for Disposition of Property Forms for the Public Safety Department, for property which is described and listed on the Disposition Forms, with reasons 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 properly disposed of.
 
3.   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing Regarding the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Federal Transit Administration 5307 Grant Application by Escambia County Area Transit for Mass Transit Project Funding - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for April 23, 2015, at 5:32 p.m., for the purpose of receiving public comments concerning the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Federal Transit Administration 5307 Grant Application by Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) for Planning and Capital Assistance for Mass Transit Projects.

Federal Transit Administration (FTA) guidelines require that all applications for financial assistance from FTA be submitted after a Public Hearing is held for the purpose of receiving comments from the public concerning the Grant Program of Projects.  Also, effective January 1, 1998, Grant Applications, execution, and Grant Administration Progress Reports must be submitted electronically via the Transportation Electronic Award Management (TEAM) System.
 
4.   Recommendation Concerning the Interlocal Agreement with the Santa Rosa Island Authority, Relating to the Acquisition of Three Single-Decker, Open-Air Trolleys for use on Pensacola Beach - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA), related to the acquisition of three single-decker, open-air trolleys for use on Pensacola Beach:

A. Approve the Interlocal Agreement with SRIA, related to the acquisition of three single-decker, open-air trolleys for use on Pensacola Beach; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Interlocal Agreement, subject to Legal review and sign-off. 

BACKUP WILL BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER
 
5.   Recommendation Concerning the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority's Resolution No. 15-01 - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution providing for approval of Resolution No. 15-01 adopted by the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) on March 18, 2015, with appropriate findings and as modified, which provides for operating and maintaining a resource recovery system of  disposing and processing yard trash at ECUA's Central Water Reclamation Facility located in Cantonment, Florida, to be used for creating composting products in conjunction with the disposal of sludge from wastewater treatment operations, with approval limited to the wastewater composting operations conducted by ECUA at its Central Water Reclamation Facility in Cantonment, Florida.
 
6.   Recommendation Concerning the Molino Mid-County Historical Society Museum - Commissioner Steven Barry, District 5 

That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution naming the Molino Mid-County Historical Society as the "Lillian F. King Museum," as an enduring tribute to her service to the community.
 
7.   Recommendation Concerning an Appointment by the Pensacola City Council to the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator

That the Board acknowledge, for the Official Record, the Pensacola City Council's appointment of David J. Bryant to the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance, to serve a two-year term, effective retroactively March 1, 2015, through February 28, 2017.
 
II.  Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
 
1.   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Sigma Consulting Group, Inc. - April Flood Event, Beulah Landfill - Patrick T. Johnson, Solid Waste Management Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Order #1, to Sigma Consulting Group, Inc., for Beulah Landfill Review and Recommendations; Bridge Re-design and Construction, due to the April 2014 Flood Event:

 
Department: Solid Waste Management
Division: Engineering/Environmental Quality
Type: Addition
Amount: $24,330
Vendor:  Sigma Consulting Group, Inc.
Project Name: Beulah Landfill Review and Recommendations; Bridge Re-Design and Construction, due to April 2014 Flood Event
Purchase Order Number:  141652
Change Order (CO) Number: 1
Original Award Amount: $37,640
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders Through This CO: $24,330
New Contract Total: $61,970

[Funding:  Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Cost Center 330495, Object Code 54612] 
 
             
2.   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to HDR Engineering, Inc. - County's Joint Procurement Effort (with the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority) of Recyclables Processing Services - Patrick T. Johnson, Solid Waste Management Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Order #1, to HDR Engineering, Inc., for the County's continued efforts to evaluate and jointly procure (with the Emerald Coast Utilities Authorities) recyclables processing services:

 
Department: Solid Waste Management
Division: Engineering and Environmental Quality
Type: Addition
Amount: $89,905
Vendor: HDR Engineering, Inc.
Project Name: Recycling Services Evaluation
PO#: 150802
CO#: 1
Cost Center for CO: 230304
Original PO Amount: $148,621
Cumulative Amount of Change Order: $89,905
New PO Total:  $238,526

[Funding Source:  Fund 401, Solid Waste, Cost Center 230304, Object Code 53101]
 
3.   Recommendation Concerning Implementation of the Emergency Low Income Direct Emergency Assistance Program - Marilyn D. Wesley, Community Affairs Department Director

That the Board authorize the Community Affairs Department/Human Assistance Division to begin implementation of the Emergency Low Income Direct Emergency Assistance Program (LIDEAP), providing emergency assistance for qualified individuals and households on their utilities/fuel, rent/mortgage, food, and medication needs.

[Funding Source:  Fund 102, Economic Development, Cost Center 360704]
 
 
             
4.   Recommendation Concerning Change Orders for the West Florida Public Library System - Cynthia Wolfe, Interim Library Administrator

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the following Change Orders, increasing funds for the purchase of books and materials and for custodial services through the balance of the Fiscal Year 2015, in support of the day-to-day operations and goals of the 2013-2018 Strategic Plan of the West Florida Public Library System:

 
Department: Library
Division Library
Type: Addition
Amount: $191,000
Vendor: Brodart Co.
Project Name: N/A
Contract: 715-001-07-1
PO No.: 150096
CO No.: 1
Original Award Amount: $171,000
Cumulative Amount of
Change Orders through
this CO:
$191,000
New PO Total: $362,000
 

 
Department: Library
Division: Library
Type: Addition
Amount: $54,000
Vendor: Midwest Tapes, LLC
Project Name: N/A
Contract: 715-001-07-1
PO No.: 150097
CO No.: 1
Original Award Amount: $87,500
Cumulative Amount of
Change Orders through
this CO:
$54,000
New PO Total: $141,500

[Funding Source:  Fund 113, Library, Cost Center 110501, Object Code 56601, Books]

 
Department: Library
Division: Library
Type: Addition
Amount: $37,000
Vendor: American Facility Services, Inc.
Project Name: N/A
Contract: 10-11.049
PO No.: 150324
CO No.: 1
Original Award Amount: $18,000
Cumulative Amount of
Change Orders through
this CO:
$37,000
New PO Total: $55,000

[Funding Source:  Fund 113, Library, Cost Center 110501, Object Code 53401, Other Contractual Services]
 
             
5.   Recommendation Concerning Interlocal Agreement for HOME Substantial Housing Rehab/Reconstruction Assistance Project with the Town of Century - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director 

That the Board take the following action concerning the Interlocal Agreement for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Substantial Housing Rehab/Reconstruction Assistance Project with the Town of Century:

A. Approve the Interlocal Agreement for the HOME Substantial Housing Rehab/Reconstruction Assistance Project with the Town of Century to provide up to $75,000, in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME funds; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Agreement.

[Funding:  Fund 147, 2012 HUD HOME Consortium, Cost Center 220458 and 2013 HUD HOME Consortium, Cost Center 220458]
 
6.   Recommendation Concerning the Escambia County Bay Area Resource Council Dues 2014/2015 - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board approve payment, in the amount of $5,000, to the West Florida Regional Planning Council, for the Escambia County Bay Area Resource Council Dues for 2014/2015.

[Funding:  Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center, 110201]
 
7.   Recommendation Concerning Payment of the SMG Incentive Fees for the Pensacola Bay Center - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board approve the issuance of a Purchase Order to pay incentive fees to SMG for Fiscal Year 2014 for performance incentives, in the amount of $152,354, and for concessions, in the amount of $89,698, for a collective total of $242,052, as part of the SMG Management Services Agreement approved by the Board on February 16, 2012.

[Funding:  Fund 409, Bay Center Management Fee, Cost Center 360401, Account 53401]
 
             
8.   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #102 - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #102, Other Grants and Projects (110), in the amount of $40,000, to recognize Grant proceeds from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), and to appropriate these funds for the Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve Patton Restoration Project.  Matching funds in the amount of $11,000 will come from Fund 151, Community Redevelopment Agency/CRA Warrington and Fund 101, Escambia County Restricted Fund/Wetland Mitigation.  The remaining match will be from in-kind services from County employees and volunteers from other agencies.
 
9.   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #105 - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #105, HUD HOME Fund (147), in the amount of $26,058, to recognize City of Pensacola HUD HOME Program Income earned in Fiscal Year 2014, and to appropriate these funds into the correct Cost Center for use in furthering HUD HOME eligible affordable housing activities.
 
10.   Recommendation Concerning Budget Amendment #106 - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board approve Budget Amendment #106, Public Works Department Fund (352), in the amount of $980,603, reallocating various Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) Transportation and Drainage Project funds to be placed in Project Management (Project #12EN1898), to account for the salaries of LOST project employees in project accounting, in the amount of $861,921. This Budget Amendment also allocates personnel funds for the new Design Team, approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on February 19, 2015, in the amount of $118,682, in fund accounting.
 
             
11.   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #110 - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #110, FTA-Capital Project Fund (320), in the amount of $222,387, to recognize proceeds from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for a Veterans' Transportation and Community Living Initiative Grant (VTCLI), and to appropriate these funds to acquire Interactive Voice Response Module and hardware, in the amount of $130,387, Automated Scheduling Software, in the amount of $53,500, and Mobile Data Terminals and hardware, in the amount of $38,500.
 
12.   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #112 - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Department Interim Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #112, Bob Sikes Toll Fund (167), and Debt Service Fund (203), in the amount of $12,207, to transfer additional funds to make the debt service interest payment for the widening of Via de Luna Drive (Beach Road Bonds), due to a change in the debt service schedule.  The Board forgave the Santa Rosa Island Authority's (SRIA) obligation for repayment of the Beach Road Bonds in Fiscal Year 2013/2014.
 
13.   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #098 - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #098, Internal Service Fund (501), in the amount of $7,728,166, to recognize insurance proceeds received from the 2014 Flood/Disaster and Freeze events, and to appropriate these funds to be used for repair and maintenance and other insurable activities for the Board of County Commissioner (BCC) operations.
 
             
14.   Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #099 - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Department Interim Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #099, Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) III Fund (352), in the amount of $63,780, to recognize proceeds from the auction of older vehicles, and to appropriate these funds back into the Sheriff's LOST allocation for new vehicle purchases.
 
15.   Recommendation Concerning Design Services for Green Hill Road - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County and Sigma Consulting Group, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 14-15.026, Design Services for Green Hill Road, for a lump sum of $60,770 and optional services of $14,020, for a total of $74,790 for Phase I.  Phase II will be negotiated upon completion of Task 1100 and associated Task 303.

[Funding:  Fund 112, Disaster Recovery Fund, Cost Center 330492, Object Code 54601, Project Number ESCPW62]
 
16.   Recommendation Concerning Cameras for Escambia County Area Transit - Bus Entry - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board award a Purchase Order for PD 14-15.027, Cameras for Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) - Bus Entry, to Apollo Video Technology, in the amount of $187,637.

[Funding:  Fund 320, FTA Capital Fund Project,  Cost Center 320416, Object Code 56408]
 
             
17.   Recommendation Concerning Central Booking and Detention Structural Analysis and Detail Cost of Repair - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County and Hatch Mott MacDonald Florida, LLC, per the terms and conditions of PD 14-15.028, Central Booking and Detention Structural Analysis and Detail Cost of Repair, for a lump sum of $99,987.

[Funding:  Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 140836]
 
18.   Recommendation Concerning Old Corry Outfall Immediate Repairs - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board award Contract PD 14-15.035, Old Corry Outfall Immediate Repairs, to J. Miller Construction, Inc., in the amount of $68,780. 

[Funding:  Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #13EN2382]
 
19.   Recommendation Concerning the Grande Lagoon Subdivision Drainage Improvements (Phase 1) - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board award Contract PD 14-15.037, Grande Lagoon Subdivision Drainage Improvements (Phase 1), to Site and Utility, LLC, in the amount of $487,209.30.

[Funding:  Fund  112, Disaster Relief Fund, Cost Center 330493, Object Code 56301/54612, Project #ESCPW23]
 
20.   Recommendation Concerning the Neighborhood Enhancement Projects for 2014-2015 (Traffic Calming) - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board award Contract PD 14-15.038, for the Neighborhood Enhancement Projects for 2014-2015 (Traffic Calming), to Roads, Inc., of NWF, in the amount of $256,936.02.

[Funding:  Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #12EN1738]
 
             
21.   Recommendation Concerning the Grant Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Operations and Maintenance Services to Boat Ramps Renovated and Constructed Under Deepwater Horizon - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Grant Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for operations and maintenance services to boat ramps renovated and constructed under Deepwater Horizon:

A. Approve the Grant Agreement (No. S0779) between the State of Florida DEP for operations and maintenance services to boat ramps renovated and constructed under Deepwater Horizon Natural Restoration Damage Assessment Early Restoration Program (NRDA ERP), in the amount of $562,545, from the date of execution for a period of 12 months, inclusive; and
 
B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Grant Agreement and any documents related to acceptance, execution, reporting, and Amendments to this Grant, pending Legal review and approval, without further action of the Board.

Please note the last sentence in Paragraph 25, “Any action hereon or in connection herewith shall be brought in Leon County, Florida.”
 
[Fund:  Fund 118, RESTORE, Cost Center 222001]
 
22.   Recommendation Concerning an Agreement for Professional Services for Crescent Lake Dam Restoration - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County and Volkert, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 13-14.061, Professional Services for Crescent Lake Dam Restoration, for a lump sum of $131,405, optional services of $23,744, and CEI Services of $49,981.50, for a total of $205,130.50.

[Funding:  Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #15EN3252]
 
             
23.   Recommendation Concerning Professional Services as Governed by Florida Statute 287.055 - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning PD 02-03.79, Professional Services as Governed by Florida Statute 287.055:

A. Award and authorize the County Administrator to sign Task Order-based Continuing Contracts to ARCADIS U.S., Inc., a qualified Engineering Consulting firm, per PD 02-03.79, Professional Services as Governed by Florida Statute 287.055 (A&E Services), on a "Maximum Ceiling" basis fee schedule, as follows:
  • Maximum Overhead - 168%
  • Maximum Profit - 12%
  • Maximum (Facility Cost of Capital Monies) FCCM - 1.50%
  • Maximum Multiplier - 301% (providing no single item above is exceeded)
  • Existing Hourly Rates for each firm (based on a audited or auditable financial package)

 B. Authorize the Department(s), in conjunction with the Office of Purchasing, to negotiate Task Orders, according to Florida Statute 287.055, "Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act" (A&E Services), on a project-by-project basis.

[Funding:  Funds to be budgeted for on an annual basis and Project basis]
 
             
24.   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Purchase Order Number 150163, Issued to Cougar Oil, Inc., d/b/a Southern Energy Company - 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 Purchase Order Number 150163, issued to Cougar Oil, Inc., d/b/a Southern Energy, on Contract PD 13-14.083, to continue purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel for County vehicles and equipment:

 
Department: Public Works
Division: Fleet/Fuel Distribution
Type: Addition
Amount: $3,400,000
Vendor: Cougar Oil, Inc., d/b/a Southern Energy Company
Contract: PD 13-14.083
PO#: 150163
CO#: 1
Original Purchase Order Amount : $2,000,000
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders Through CO #1:  $3,400,000
New Purchase Order Amount: $5,400,000

[Funding Source:  Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 210407, Object Code 55201]
 
             
25.   Recommendation Concerning Bus Shelters and Benches Advertising Contract Negotiations - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action:

A. Authorize the County Administrator, or his designee, to enter into negotiations with the owners of the Martin Mency Group, whose advertising Contract with Escambia County expires on September 30, 2015; and

B. Authorize the County Administrator to report the results of the negotiations to the Board in August 2015, which may or may not include an extension of the present Contract, a new Contract, or possibly the County's intention to bring the bus shelters and benches program in-house, including the cost of purchasing existing amenities from the Martin Mency Group.  The result of these negotiations would be subject to Board approval. 

[Funding:  Escambia County will receive a share of the advertising revenue, whether from the Martin Mency Group, if the Contract is renewed, or from Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT), if the County decides not to renew the Martin Mency Group Contract]
 
             
26.   Recommendation Concerning the Revised Interlocal Cost Sharing Agreement with the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority for Olive Road East Multi-Lane Reconstruction and Drainage Project - Phase I - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the revised Interlocal Cost Sharing Agreement with the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority for Olive Road East Multi-Lane Reconstruction and Drainage Project - Phase I, PD 14-15.017:
 
A. Rescind its action of February 5, 2015, Budget/Finance Consent Agenda, Item 13, CAR II-B, approving and authorizing the Chairman to sign, the Interlocal Cost-Sharing Agreement (Water Main Replacement and Upgrade on the Olive Road Drainage and Roadway Improvement Project), for Olive Road Multi-Lane Reconstruction and Drainage Project (County Road 290), between Escambia County and the Emerald Coast Utility Authority, for the water main replacement and upgrade;  

B. Approve the Interlocal Cost Sharing Agreement (Water Main Replacement and Upgrade on the Olive Road Drainage and Roadway Improvement Project), with the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, for the Olive Road East Multi-Lane Reconstruction and Drainage Project - Phase I, PD 14-15.017, which has been revised to correct a scrivener’s error; and

C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to sign the revised Agreement.

[Funding:  Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210109, Object Code 56301, Project #10EN0363]
 
 
             
27.   Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of a Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement at 8117 Tippin Avenue from Marsha Ann Greene - 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 (approximately 0.60 square feet) at 8117 Tippin Avenue from Marsha Ann Greene, for the Tippin Avenue and Lode Star Avenue Sidewalk Project:

A. Accept the donation of a Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement (approximately 0.60 square feet) at 8117 Tippin Avenue from Marsha Ann Greene, for the Tippin Avenue and Lode Star Avenue Sidewalk Project;

B. Authorize the payment of documentary stamps, as the Easement is being donated for governmental use, which is for sidewalk and stormwater drainage improvements, and the County benefits from the acceptance of this Public Road and Right-of-Way Easement, 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 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]
 
             
28.   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to DRMP, Inc., for the "Signalization Consultant Continuing Services Contract" - 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 DRMP, Inc., on Contract PD 13-14.080, for the "Signalization Consultant Continuing Services Contract":

 
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering/Transportation and Traffic Operations
Type: Addition
Amount: $100,000
Vendor: DRMP, Inc.
Project Name: Signalization Consultant Continuing Services Contract
Contract: PD 13-14.080
PO#: 150911
CO#: 1
Original Contract Award: $200,000
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders Through this CO: $100,000
New Contract Amount: $300,000

[Funding Source:  Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 211201, Object Code 53101]
 
             
29.   Recommendation Concerning Amending the Board's Action of September 25, 2014, Approving the Issuance of Blanket and/or Individual Purchase Orders in Excess of $50,000 - "Miscellaneous Drainage/Paving Projects" for the Public Works Department - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board amend its action of September 25, 2014, approving the issuance of blanket and/or individual Purchase Orders in excess of $50,000, for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 on CAR II "Budget/Finance," #36, Item #17 "Miscellaneous Drainage/Paving Projects," for the Public Works Department 2014-2015, to add the following Vendors and increase the yearly allotment from $500,000 to $1,500,000":

Warrington Utility and Excavation, Inc. (Vendor #420622)
Allsouth Construction (Vendor #420550)
Gulf Marine Construction (Vendor #072896)
Brown Construction Company (Vendor #026101)
Green Energy (Vendor Number Being Set Up)
B&W Utilities (Vendor Number Being Set Up)
SBP, Inc. (Vendor #190026)
Biles Construction (Vendor Number Being Set Up)

[Funding Source:  Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 211201/211602/211101; Fund 182-199, Master Drainage Basin Funds, Cost Centers 210719-210736; Fund 352, Local Option Sales Tax III, Cost Center 210107/350229; Fund 112, Disaster Recovery Fund, Cost Centers 330490-330495]
 
 
30.   Recommendation Concerning the United States Department of Agriculture  Natural Resources Conservation Service  Emergency Watershed Program Project Agreement - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Emergency Watershed Project (EWP) Program Project Agreement:

A. Authorize the County Administrator, the Chairman, or Vice-Chairman to execute the appropriate documents to award Design and Construction Contracts for the NRCS projects listed below:

 
Project Name Description Estimated Cost
Swamphouse Road Gully west of Davis Highway, which crosses under Smith’s Fish Camp Road has washed out, along with Smith’s Fish Camp Road, and is substantially damaged.  The tributary to Escambia Bay and Escambia River is threatened. $86,000
Gatewood Ditch Gatewood Ditch is the overflow outfall from Ellyson Industrial Park Pond, located north of Johnson Avenue.  The ditch, which runs adjacent to private property parallel to East Johnson Avenue and crosses under East Johnson Avenue near the Olive Road intersection, is substantially damaged.  The flow in this ditch washed out the box culvert and roadway at East Johnson Avenue, which is currently under repair.  The tributary to Escambia Bay is threatened. $350,790
Glynn Broc Gully and Cypress Point Located just downstream of the Gatewood Ditch and Johnson Avenue.  There is a large concrete flood control structure in the gully, which was originally a 1979 NRCS Project, which is threatened with a large amount of sediment and erosion.  Loss of the structure threatens Scenic Highway and Olive Road.  The tributary to Escambia Bay is threatened. $208,000
Olive Road at Gully Parallel to Olive Road, just west of Scenic Highway, this gully threatens Olive Road.  The tributary to Escambia Bay is also threatened. $198,671
Ten Mile Creek Flows have caused the erosion of up to 30 feet of creek banks in some areas between Pine Forest Road and west of Stefani Road.  A private pond and large amounts of private property have been eroded and are further threatened.  Ten Mile Creek flows into Eleven Mile Creek, which flows into Perdido Bay.  Several wetlands and private properties are threatened.  The threat to Pine Forest Road Bridge and to local private property is immediate. $1,400,000
Addison Drive Flow from the area north of Addison Drive has caused severe erosion adjacent to and into private properties.  Scenic Highway and the outfall into Escambia Bay are threatened. $94,000
Crescent Lake Dam breach has drained Crescent Lake and allows uncontrolled flows downstream through a large watershed that makes its way to Perdido Bay.  Several major roadways and private properties downstream are threatened by water flows. $675,000
                 
B. Ratify the County Administrator's, the Chairman's, or the Vice Chairman's signature on the executed contracts at Board Meetings immediately following the Bid opening for these Projects.

[Funding for the 25% match is available in Fund 352, LOST III, Project #15EN3252]
 
             
31.   Recommendation Concerning a Change Order to Hammond Engineering, Inc. for the Shadow Grove Stormwater Improvement 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 Hammond Engineering, Inc., on Contract PD 02-03.79, for the Shadow Grove Stormwater Improvement Project:

 
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Type: Addition
Amount: $32,692
Vendor: Hammond Engineering, Inc.
Project Name: Shadow Grove Stormwater Improvement Project
Contract: PD 02-03.79
PO#: 130830
CO#: 3
Original Contract Award: $36,840
Cumulative Amount of Change Orders Through this CO: $34,787
New Contract Amount: $71,627

[Funding Source:   Fund 352, Local Option Sales Tax, Account 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #12EN2121 and Fund 112, Disaster Recovery Fund, Account 330493, Object Code 54612/56301, Project #ESDPW09]
 
             
32.   Recommendation Concerning the County Incentive Grant Program - State Road 295 (Navy Boulevard) - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP) - State Road (SR) 295 (Navy Boulevard):

A. Authorize the County Administrator, or his designee, to sign and submit a request for CIGP Funds to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to request Grant funding for the Navy Boulevard Access Management and Corridor Beautification Project; and

B. Authorize the Chairman and/or the County Administrator, or designee, to sign any other documents related to the request for CIGP Funds, subject to Legal sign-off, and without further action of the Board, if applicable.

[Funding:  The Grant requires a 50% match, $825,000, which the County already has allocated in Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 220102]
 
33.   Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing to Consider the Vacation of a 20-Foot-Wide Drainage Easement off Water Spray Terrace, on the Board's Own Motion - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director 

That the Board take the following action concerning the scheduling of a Public Hearing, to consider the vacation of a 20-foot-wide drainage easement off Water Spray Terrace, on the Board's own motion:

A. Schedule a Public Hearing for April 23, 2015, at 5:31 p.m., to consider the vacation of 20-foot-wide  drainage easement off Water Spray Terrace and ratify the advertisement of the Public Hearing, which will be published in the Pensacola News Journal on April 6, 2015; and

B. Authorize the expenditure of funds for all costs associated with this vacation.

[Funding: Fund 352, LOST III , Cost Center 210107, Object Codes 56101/56301, Project #14EN2592, Innerarity Point Drainage] 
 
             
34.   Recommendation Concerning Authorization for Surplus and Sale of a Metal Fence Located on County-Owned Property at 11800 Mobile Highway - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning authorization for surplus and sale of a metal fence located on County-owned property located at 11800 Mobile Highway:

A. Declare surplus the fence located on County-owned property at 11800 Mobile Highway; and

B. Authorize sale of the fence via online public auction to the bidder with the highest bid received at or above a minimum bid of $850.
 
             
III. For Discussion
 
1.   Recommendation Concerning the Request for Funding for the Boo Weekley "BOOFEST" on July 23-25, 2015 - Commissioner Wilson B. Robertson, District 1

That the Board consider the request by Boo Weekley, for $10,000, from Commissioner Wilson Robertson, to be funded from the 4th Cent Tourist Development Tax, for the "BOOFEST" being held on July 23-25, 2015, at the Pensacola Country Club and approve the Purchase Order for this purpose.
 
2.   Recommendation Concerning the Funding Request for the Aggie Classic - Commissioner Steven Barry, District 5

That the Board consider the request for $5,000, to be funded from Commissioner Steven Barry’s allocation of the 4th Cent Tourist Development Tax fund, for the Aggie Classic, hosted by J.M. Tate High School, and approve the Purchase Order for this purpose.
 
3.   Recommendation Concerning the Funding Request for Pensacon - Commissioner Steven Barry, District 5

That the Board consider funding $5,000 for Pensacon, from Commissioner Steven Barry’s allocation of the 4th Cent Tourist Development Tax fund, and approve the Purchase Order for this purpose. 
 
             
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
 
I.  For Discussion
 
1.   Recommendation Concerning a Resolution Supporting House Bill HR1452 and Senate Bill S770

At the request of Commissioner Grover Robinson, that the Board discuss and approve a resolution in support of House Bill HR1452 and Senate Bill S770 concerning the conveyance of the easternmost four miles of property of Santa Rosa Island (Navarre Beach) to Santa Rosa County pursuant to that certain Lease Agreement between the Santa Rosa Island, an agency of Escambia County, Florida, and Santa Rosa County, Florida, dated February 11, 1956.
 
             
13. Items added to the agenda.
 
14. Announcements.
 
15. Adjournment.