Agenda

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AGENDA

Board of County Commissioners

Special Meeting –November 19, 2012– 10:30 a.m.

Governmental Complex – First Floor


1.					Call to Order. (PLEASE TURN YOUR CELL PHONE TO THE VIBRATE, SILENCE, OR OFF SETTING)

2.					Invocation

3.					Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

4.					Did the Clerk’s Office receive the proofs of publication for the Special Board Meeting and the 10:30 a.m., Public Hearing on the Agenda?

5.					Opening remarks - Chairman: Anyone wishing to speak needs to fill out a Speaking Request Form.

6.					Recommendation Concerning the Sector Plan Road Improvement Funding - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Sector Plan Road Improvement Funding: A. Approve the completion of 30% design of Quintette Road, Well Line Road, and Kingsfield Road and authorize staff to pursue right of way acquisition for all three roads; and B. Approve extending the December 1, 2012, development group deadline beyond the 2013 Florida Legislative Session for future alternative funding possibilities including Public/Private Partnerships; OR C. Transfer the remaining funding back to the Bridge Renovation Replacement Fund. [Funding: Fund Number 352, LOST (Local Option Sales Tax) III, Cost Center 210107, Project Number 13EN2188]

7.					10:30 a.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting a Four (4) Cent Local Option Fuel Tax Ordinance. Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance establishing a four (4) cent Local Option Fuel Tax on motor fuel as a dedicated funding source for public transportation and mass transit services.

8.					Recommendation Concerning an Interlocal Agreement by and Among Escambia County, the City of Pensacola, and the Town of Century for Levying the Additional Four-Cent Local Option Fuel Tax (LOFT) - Alison P. Rogers, County Attorney That the Board approve an Interlocal Agreement for Distribution of the Additional Four (4) Cent Local Option Fuel Proceeds by and among Escambia County, the City of Pensacola, and the Town of Century whereby Escambia County imposes an additional four-cent Local Option Fuel Tax (LOFT) on every gallon of motor fuel, excluding diesel fuel, sold in the County for transportation purposes and initiatives.

9.					Adjourn.


Special BCC Meeting		6.
Meeting Date:	11/19/2012
Issue:	Sector Plan Road Improvement Funding
From:	Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.
Organization:	Public Works
CAO Approval:

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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning the Sector Plan Road Improvement Funding - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Sector Plan Road Improvement Funding: A. Approve the completion of 30% design of Quintette Road, Well Line Road, and Kingsfield Road and authorize staff to pursue right of way acquisition for all three roads; and B. Approve extending the December 1, 2012, development group deadline beyond the 2013 Florida Legislative Session for future alternative funding possibilities including Public/Private Partnerships; OR C. Transfer the remaining funding back to the Bridge Renovation Replacement Fund. [Funding: Fund Number 352, LOST (Local Option Sales Tax) III, Cost Center 210107, Project Number 13EN2188]
BACKGROUND:
Approved on 5/17/12 to extend the deadline for the Kingsfield/Well Line/Quintette Road Extension project until September 1, 2012 and again on 8/23/12 to extend the deadline for the Kingsfield/Well Line/Quintette Road Extension project until December 1, 2012, to allow the Development Group (Classic Home Builders, Inc., Longview Plantation I, LLC, and DDJ Land Company, LLC) to propose alternate funding mechanisms for costs in excess of the $6,000,000 pledged by the County (for construction/reconstruction of roadways within the Northwest Sector Plan) and request Developers to review staff recommendation(s); however, directing the County Administrator to resume the design and permitting process for these roads.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
N/A
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
N/A
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
N/A
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
N/A

Attachments
No file(s) attached.


Special BCC Meeting		7.
Meeting Date:	11/19/2012
Issue:	10:30 a.m. Public Hearing - Adoption of a Four (4) Cent Local Option Fuel Tax Ordinance
From:	Ryan E. Ross, Assistant County Attorney
Organization:	County Attorney's Office
CAO Approval:

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RECOMMENDATION:
10:30 a.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting a Four (4) Cent Local Option Fuel Tax Ordinance. Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance establishing a four (4) cent Local Option Fuel Tax on motor fuel as a dedicated funding source for public transportation and mass transit services.
BACKGROUND:
At its November 8, 2012 Committee of the Whole Workshop, the Board approved the scheduling of a Special Board of County Commissioners meeting on November 19, 2012 to hold a public hearing for consideration of adopting a four (4) cent Local Option Fuel Tax on motor fuel. The Board will use tax revenues as a dedicated funding source for public transportation and mass transit services. The Board will also negotiate related interlocal agreements with affected municipalities within Escambia County.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Escambia County staff estimates that the local option fuel tax will generate approximately $4.0 million in annual revenues.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
Ryan E. Ross, Assistant County Attorney, drafted the attached Ordinance.
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
N/A
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
N/A

Attachments
Draft Ordinance


Special BCC Meeting		8.
Meeting Date:	11/19/2012
Issue:	Interlocal Agreement By and Among Escambia County, City of Pensacola, and the Town of Century for Levying the Additional Four-Cent LOFT
From:	Alison P. Rogers, County Attorney
Organization:	County Attorney's Office
CAO Approval:

Information
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning an Interlocal Agreement by and Among Escambia County, the City of Pensacola, and the Town of Century for Levying the Additional Four-Cent Local Option Fuel Tax (LOFT) - Alison P. Rogers, County Attorney That the Board approve an Interlocal Agreement for Distribution of the Additional Four (4) Cent Local Option Fuel Proceeds by and among Escambia County, the City of Pensacola, and the Town of Century whereby Escambia County imposes an additional four-cent Local Option Fuel Tax (LOFT) on every gallon of motor fuel, excluding diesel fuel, sold in the County for transportation purposes and initiatives.
BACKGROUND:
The County will use the additional revenue generated from the levy of the four-cent local option fuel tax for transportation purposes in Escambia County. This additional levy is intended to facilitate a dedicated funding source to provide public transportation in the county.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
There are no negative budgetary impacts. This will increase transportation related revenues.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
This Interlocal Agreement was approved by County Attorney Alison P. Rogers.
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
Sections 206.41 (1)(e) and 336.025, Fla. Stat. (2012), permits governmental units to levy an additional one to five cents upon every gallon of motor fuel excluding diesel fuel countywide. This tax shall be levied by an Ordinance, and a majority plus one vote of the Board or by voter approval by a countywide referendum.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
The City of Pensacola and the Town of Century will receive and be asked to execute the Interlocal Agreement regarding the funding distribution of the tax.

Attachments
Draft Interlocal Agreement