Board of County Commissioners Meeting
June 5, 2008 – 5:30 p.m.
Governmental Complex – First Floor
The meeting was called to order at 5:33 p.m.
All commissioners were present.
“I am going to go off the agenda for one second,” Commissioner
Mike Whitehead said. “After much consideration I have decided to pass the chair to Commissioner Valentino for the balance of my term. I am finding that the demands of the of three business, a campaign and the urgent desire to spend at least some time with my granddaughters means there are not enough hours in a day. We have adequately addressed most of the issues of the budget and I believe at this time I can better assist the board in a support role which will free up for me some much needed time. I took the position last November with some serious questions as to the time commitment and I probably errored in that decision. I will be available to assist the new chair in any way needed. This decision is effective immediately. I felt like this was an easy meeting to get the ball rolling. So now, Commissioner Valentino, welcome to the big leagues.”
“I wish you well,” Gene Valentino said.
Items to be added to the agenda.
County Attorney has one item to add.
Commissioner Grover Robinson had one resolution to add.
Mike Whitehead had one.
Commissioners forum.
“I had one thing to say at the end of the meeting, but Commissioner Whitehead already took care of that,” Commissioner Kevin White said.
Robinson read a letter he wrote concerned with the alcohol policy on Pensacola Beach.
Whitehead said a survey was just completed about Marcus Point community parks. His district will be moving ahead with plans for a park.
Valentino asked about proper procedure for electing a vice chair person.
A motion was made to have Marie Young be Vice Chair.
It was passed unanimously.
Proclamations.
Recommendation: That the Board adopt the following three Proclamations:
A. The Proclamation recognizing the St. Michael’s Cemetery Foundation for receiving the “Organization Achievement Award” from the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation;
B. The Proclamation proclaiming June 2008 as “Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month” in Escambia County; and
C. The Proclamation recognizing the Pensacola Delegation of People to People, who will be visiting Australia and New Zealand from June 15, 2008, to July 3, 2008, and whose mission is to learn about other cultures in order to help bring peace to the world.
Employee of the Month Proclamations/Retirement Proclamations.
Recommendation: That the Board adopt the Proclamation commending and
congratulating Janice R. Kilgore, Public Safety Bureau Chief, on her retirement after 36 years of service.
Written Communication.
A. May 14, 2008 – Communication from Tameka Stallworth regarding a Code
Enforcement Lien against property located at 8711 Stockdale Drive; and
Robinson made a motion to forgive the fines, but not the hard costs of $1,100.
It passed unanimously.
B. May 20, 2008 – Communication from Anne Bennett requesting that the Board adopt a Resolution in support of the Perdido Watershed Eco-Tourism Project.
A motion was made to accept the resolution pending a legal review.
It was passed unanimously.
5:31 p.m. first Public Hearing to receive public input on the designation of
201 South Navy Boulevard as a Brownfields Area within the Warrington
Redevelopment Area.
Recommendation: That the Board, at the 5:31 p.m. Public Hearing, take the following action regarding the designation of 201 South Navy Boulevard as a Brownfields area:
A. Conduct the first of two Public Hearings to receive public input on the designation of 201 South Navy Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida 32507-2011, as a Brownfields Area within the Warrington Redevelopment Area, for the purpose of environmental rehabilitation and economic development; and
B. Approve the scheduling and advertising of the second of two Public Hearings on June 19, 2008, at 5:31 p.m., to receive public input on the designation of 201 South Navy Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida 32507-2011, as a Brownfields Area within the Warrington Redevelopment Area, for the purpose of environmental rehabilitation and economic development.
This was passed unanimously.
5:32 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance relating to Protection of Little Sabine Bay, Santa Rosa Island, Escambia County, Florida.
Recommendation: That the Board, at the 5:32 p.m. Public Hearing, adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 74, Article I, Section 74-7(a)(1), of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, relating to Protection of Little Sabine Bay, Santa Rosa Island, Escambia County, Florida (amending the beginning of an “Idle Speed – No Wake” Zone from Channel Day Marker Six to Channel Day Marker Two).
This was passed unanimously.
5:33 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance creating the Lost Creek Street Lighting MSBU.
Recommendation: That the Board, at the 5:33 p.m. Public Hearing, adopt, and authorize the Chairman to sign, the Ordinance creating the Lost Creek Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU), and all related documents, and make the following findings of fact:
A. Lots in the District are specially benefited since street lighting not only increases the market value of an individual lot in the District, but also increases safety in the District surrounding individual lots and the ability of lot owners to use their individual lots after dark;
B. The benefit from improved street lighting varies according to the relative size of the affected lots; residential lots benefit from improved street lighting uniformly because of the small variation in size throughout the District;
C. The non-ad valorem special assessments levied represent a fair and reasonable apportionment of the cost of the special benefit received by each lot and do not represent a fair share of the cost of general governmental service provided to residents in the unincorporated areas of Escambia County; and
D. Lots which do not receive a special benefit have been and shall be excluded from the non-ad valorem special assessment for street lighting.
This was passed unanimously.
5:34 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance creating the Osprey Place Street Lighting MSBU.
Recommendation: That the Board, at the 5:34 p.m. Public Hearing, adopt, and authorize the Chairman to sign, the Ordinance creating the Osprey Place Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU), and all related documents, and make the following findings of fact:
A. Lots in the District are specially benefited since street lighting not only increases the market value of an individual lot in the District, but also increases safety in the District surrounding individual lots and the ability of lot owners to use their individual lots after dark;
B. The benefit from improved street lighting varies according to the relative size of the affected lots; residential lots benefit from improved street lighting uniformly because of the small variation in size throughout the District;
C. The non-ad valorem special assessments levied represent a fair and reasonable apportionment of the cost of the special benefit received by each lot and do not represent a fair share of the cost of general governmental service provided to residents in the unincorporated areas of Escambia County; and
D. Lots which do not receive a special benefit have been and shall be excluded from the non-ad valorem special assessment for street lighting.
This was passed unanimously.
5:35 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance creating the Clear Creek Farms & First Addition Street Lighting MSBU.
Recommendation: That the Board, at the 5:35 p.m. Public Hearing, adopt, and authorize the Chairman to sign, the Ordinance creating the Clear Creek Farms & First Addition Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU), and all related documents, and make the following findings of fact:
A. Lots in the District are specially benefited since street lighting not only increases the market value of an individual lot in the District, but also increases safety in the District surrounding individual lots and the ability of lot owners to use their individual lots after dark;
B. The benefit from improved street lighting varies according to the relative size of the affected lots; residential lots benefit from improved street lighting uniformly because of the small variation in size throughout the District;
C. The non-ad valorem special assessments levied represent a fair and reasonable apportionment of the cost of the special benefit received by each lot and do not represent a fair share of the cost of general governmental service provided to residents in the unincorporated areas of Escambia County; and
D. Lots which do not receive a special benefit have been and shall be excluded from the non-ad valorem special assessment for street lighting.
This was passed unanimously.
5:36 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance creating the Madison Place Street Lighting MSBU.
Recommendation: That the Board, at the 5:36 p.m. Public Hearing, adopt, and authorize the Chairman to sign, the Ordinance creating the Madison Place Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU), and all related documents, and make the following findings of fact:
A. Lots in the District are specially benefited since street lighting not only increases the market value of an individual lot in the District, but also increases safety in the District surrounding individual lots and the ability of lot owners to use their individual lots after dark;
B. The benefit from improved street lighting varies according to the relative size of the affected lots; residential lots benefit from improved street lighting uniformly because of the small variation in size throughout the District;
C. The non-ad valorem special assessments levied represent a fair and reasonable apportionment of the cost of the special benefit received by each lot and do not represent a fair share of the cost of general governmental service provided to residents in the unincorporated areas of Escambia County; and
D. Lots which do not receive a special benefit have been and shall be excluded from the non-ad valorem special assessment for street lighting.
This motion was passed unanimously.
5:37 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance establishing an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for West Fraser, Inc., for 100%, to 2010, for the McDavid Lumber Mill.
Recommendation: That the Board, at the 5:37 p.m. Public Hearing, adopt an Ordinance establishing an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for West Fraser, Inc., for 100%, to 2010, for the McDavid Lumber Mill.
This passed unanimously.
Committee of the Whole Recommendation.
Recommendation: The Committee of the Whole (C/W), at the May 22, 2008, Special C/W Budget Workshop, recommends that the Board direct staff to incorporate into the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget, to be presented by the County Administrator on or before July 1, 2008, the funding request from Kristin Fairchild, Chain Reaction (f/k/a Pensacola’s Promise), as one of the 501(c)(3) organizations funded by the County.
This passed unanimously.
Reports:
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
1. Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of Reports
Recommendation: That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the following five Reports prepared by the Clerk & Comptroller’s Finance Department:
A. The following two Payroll Expenditures:
(1) Pay Date May 16, 2008, in the amount of $2,291,287.67; and
(2) Pay Date May 30, 2008, in the amount of $1,939,464.95; and
B. The following three Disbursement of Funds:
(1) May 8, 2008, to May 14, 2008, in the amount of $2,819,434.28;
(2) May 15, 2008, to May 21, 2008, in the amount of $3,659,905.95; and
(3) May 22, 2008, to May 28, 2008, in the amount of $20,059,884.70.
2. Recommendation Concerning Removal of Fixed Assets
Recommendation: That the Board approve the disposition of assets from the Board’s Fixed Assets Inventory Records, in the amount of $8,400.
3. Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of Documents
Recommendation: 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 original Detrimental Amendment to the Letter of Credit, No. 10001130, in the amount of $50,000, for the account of SAIIA Construction, LLC, and a copy of
Beneficiary’s Consent to the Amendment, as submitted by Denee M. Rudd,
Accounting Supervisor, Department of Solid Waste Management;
B. The HHRP Loan Agreement for Palafox Landing Rental Development among
Escambia County, Palafox Landing, Ltd., CEII Palafox, Inc., and Community
Enterprise Investments, Inc., based on the Board’s action of June 21, 2007, formally committing HHRP (Hurricane Housing Recovery Program) and HOME Community Housing Development Organization funds for Palafox Landing Apartments;
C. Amendments to the General Paving and Drainage Agreement, PD 04-05.10, and County-Wide Road Resurfacing Pricing Agreement, PD 04-05.11, as follows, based on the Board’s action of August 2, 2007, placing a cap of $50,000 on both
Agreements and extending both Agreements for a period of one year:
(1) Amendment #8 to the Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Florida, and Utility Service Co., Inc., for General Paving and Drainage Pricing Agreement (PD 04-05.10);
(2) Amendment #8 to the Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Florida, and APAC-Southeast, Inc., for General Paving and Drainage Pricing Agreement (PD 04-05.10);
(3) Amendment #8 to the Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Florida, and Roads, Inc., of NWF for General Paving and Drainage Pricing Agreement (PD 04-05.10);
(4) Amendment #5 to the Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Florida, and E. J. Breneman, L.P., for County-Wide Road Resurfacing Pricing Agreement (PD 04-05.11)
(5) Amendment #5 to the Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Florida, and Pavement Technology, Inc., for County-Wide Road Resurfacing Pricing Agreement (PD 04-05.11);
(6) Amendment #5 to the Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Florida, and Cutler Repaving, Inc., for County-Wide Road Resurfacing Pricing Agreement (PD 04-05.11); and
(7) Amendment #5 to the Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Florida, and Roads, Inc., of NWF for County-Wide Road Resurfacing Pricing Agreement (PD 04-05.11); and
D. Copies of the Financial Report – Year Ending 2007, for each of the following
12 Athletic Associations, as provided to the Clerk & Comptroller’s Finance Department:
(1) Bellview Athletic Association (Bellview Baseball)
(2) Brent (Raiders) Football Association
(3) Miracle League of Pensacola
(4) Molino Recreational Association
(5) Myrtle Grove Youth Association
(6) NEP (Youth Association of Northeast Pensacola)
(7) Northwest Escambia Little League
(8) Northwest Escambia Football Association
(9) Pensacola Futbol Club, Inc.
(10) Perdido Bay Youth Sports Association
(11) Warrington Baptist Church Softball (West Pensacola Softball League)
(12) West Pensacola Youth Athletic Association
4. Recommendation Concerning Minutes and Reports
Recommendation: 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 Special Board Meeting held May 15, 2008;
B. Approve the Minutes of the Attorney-Client Session held May 15, 2008;
C. Approve the Minutes of the Public Forum Work Session and Regular Board Meeting held May 15, 2008;
D. Accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Report of the Agenda Work Session held May 15, 2008;
E. Accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Report of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held May 8, 2008; and
F. Accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Report of the Committee of the Whole Budget Workshop held May 22, 2008.
BCC: 06-05-2008
All 4 reecommendations passed unanimously.
Growth Management
1. Review of Rezoning Cases
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board take the following actions:
A. Review and either adopt, modify, or overturn the Rezoning Hearing
Examiner’s recommendation for rezoning cases Z-2008-05, Z-2008-06, Z-
2008-07; and
B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Orders of the Escambia County Board
of County Commissioners for the rezoning cases reviewed.
This passed 3 to 1 with Robinson opposed and Whitehead not voting.
Robinson said he could not support split zoning.
2. 5:45 p.m. – Thursday, June 5, 2008, Public Hearing – Amendment to the
Official Zoning Map
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board adopt an ordinance to amend the
Official Zoning Map to include Rezoning Cases Z-2008-05, Z-2008-06 and Z-
2008-07.
“There is no greater joy I’d like to have then to see Perdido Key flourish,” Valentino said. “We are trying to get the caps removed. One of the mandate for this is to show that this is less dense then more dense. What you are trying to do is inconsistent with what we are trying to do.”
Valentino they made a motion to remand it to the hearing examiner.
“I am a little queasy at telling a guy, ‘just wait’,” Whitehead said.
“I am trying to put logic to an illogical process,” Valentino said.
The motion was passed 3 to 2 with Whitehead and Robinson opposed.
3. 5:46 p.m. – Thursday, June 5, 2008, Public Hearing – Lakewood Cottages
Planned Unit Development (PUD).
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve the development plan for
Lakewood Cottages, a proposed 92-lot residential Planned Unit Development on
Lakewood Road, requested by Jehle-halstead, Inc., agent and engineer for
Lakewood Investment Partners, LLC, owner and developer.
Passed unanimously.
4. 5:47 p.m. – Thursday, June 5, 2008, Public Hearing – Village Homes Planned Unit Development (PUD).
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve the development plan for Village
Homes, a proposed 8-unit residential Planned Unit Development (PUD) on North
“P†Street, requested by Susan Burgess of The Hartland Group, LLC, agent for
Communications Engineering Service Co., owner and developer.
Passed unanimously.
5. 5:48 p.m. – Thursday, June 5, 2008 Public Hearing – Article 3 “Definitions†in its entirety.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board review and adopt an Ordinance
amending the Escambia County Land Development Code (LDC), amending
Article 3 “Definitions†in its entirety, to clarify, delete, and/or add certain
definitions, in order for the Code to function more effectively.
Passes Unanimously.
6. 5:49 p.m. – Thursday, June 5, 2008 Public Hearing– LDC Article 3
“Definitions†and Article 6 “Zoning Districts†Sections 6.05.05, 6.05.07, 6.05.09,
6.05.24 to 6.05.29 and 6.05.31 to modify building heights and Airport/Airfield
Environs.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board review and adopt an ordinance amending
Part III of The Escambia County Code of Ordinances (1999), the Escambia
County Land Development Code (LDC), as amended, Amending Article 3
“Definitions†Section 3.00.01 and Amending Article 6 “Zoning Districts†Sections
6.05.05, 6.05.07, 6.05.09, 6.05.24 to 6.05.29 and 6.05.31 as related to Building
Heights and Airport/Airfield Environs.
Passed unanimously.
7. 5:50 p.m. – Thursday, June 5, 2008 Public Hearing- LDC Article 10
“Floodplain Management†to create the new definition of Coastal High Hazard
Area, as defined by Section 163.3178(2)(h), F.S. (2007).
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board review and adopt an Ordinance
amending the Land Development Code; amending Article 10, creating a new
definition of Coastal High Hazard Area, as defined by Section 163.3178(2)(h),
F.S. (2007); and change in the floodplain administrator designation.
Passed Unanimously.
8. 5:51 p.m. – Thursday, June 5, 2008, Public Hearing – Article 4 -“Subdivisions and Site Plansâ€, to add specifics for basin slopes, stormwater retention, and ramp construction materials
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board reschedule the public hearing for July 10,
2008 at 5:49 p.m.
Passed unanimously.
9. 5:52 p.m. – Thursday, June 5, 2008, Public Hearing – Retaining Wall
Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board take the following action concerning
consideration of adopting an Ordinance relating to construction of retaining walls:
A. Ratify the scheduling of the June 5, 2008, 5:52 p.m., Public Hearing; and
B. Adopt an Ordinance of Escambia County, Florida, amending Chapter 18,
Article 2, Section 18-34 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances.
Moved to July C/W meeting.
Passed unanimously.
10. Scheduling of Public Hearings
Recommendation: That the Board schedule the following public hearing(s):
A. 5:45 p.m. – Thursday, July 10, 2008 Public Hearing– A public hearing
to amend the Official Zoning Map to include the following Rezoning Cases
heard by the Rezoning Hearing Examiner (RHE) on May 19, 2008.
B. 5:46 p.m. – Thursday, July 10, 2008 Public Hearing – A public hearing
to review a comprehensive plan amendment regarding the Public School
Facilities Element (PSFE). Text amendment, adding Chapter 15, “Public
School Facilities Element” to establish a concurrency management
system through which the local governments can ensure public school
capacity is available concurrent with development.
C. 5:47 p.m. – Thursday, July 10, 2008, Public Hearing – A public hearing
to review an ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC); Amending
Article 2 “Administration”, Section 2.10.06, to add provisions regarding
setbacks as shown on approved subdivision plats.
D. 5:48 p.m. – Thursday, July 10, 2008, Public Hearing – The
first of two public hearings to review an ordinance amending Part III of The Escambia County Code of Ordinances (1999), the Escambia County Land Development Code (LDC), as amended, Amending Article 6 “Zoning Districts”, Section 6.04.12 which deals with the use of portable storage containers
in residential zoning districts; section 6.04.14 to clarify existing text from tenant to occupant; and section 6.04.15 creating no fee for a county container notification.
Passed unanimously.
County Administrator
I. Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
1. Recommendation Concerning the 2006-2007 State Homeland Security Grant Program Sub-recipient Agreement Modification – Janice Kilgore, CEM, Public Safety Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board take the following action relative to the
Modification of 2006-2007 State Homeland Security Grant Program Sub-recipient
Agreement for Expenditure of Local Government Unit Funding For Florida Type II
Hazardous Materials/WMD Teams between the State of Florida, Department of
Financial Services and Escambia County Fire Rescue, Contract Number (07DS-
5N-13-00-16-217) FM 241:
A. Amend the Board’s action of April 3, 2008, to correct the date of April 3,
2008, on the last line of the first paragraph of the Modification, to April 3,
2007; and
B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the corrected Modification.
2. Recommendation Concerning Conveyance of Utility Easement Located on Pipeline Road – Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board take the following action concerning the
conveyance of an Easement, located on Pipeline Road, to Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA):
A. Adopt a Resolution authorizing conveyance of a utility Easement, located
on Pipeline Road, to the ECUA for use as a site for an underground
transmission pipeline, to be constructed in connection with the
development of ECUA’s new Wastewater Treatment Facility project; and
B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Resolution, the Utility Easement
document, and all documents necessary for the conveyance of the
Easement.
3. Recommendation Concerning Federal Transit Administration Charter Service Regulations – Sandra P. Jennings, E.I., Neighborhood/Community Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board take the following action concerning the
decision of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) that Escambia County/
Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) violated the FTA Charter Service
Regulations:
A. Direct the ECAT General Manager to abstain from entering into charter
service and equipment Lease Agreements with any/all private charter service providers; and
B. Rescind its action of September 6, 2007, donating an additional trolley,
GMC 1GBK6S1F2FV1114761988562, (Property Number 044148) to
Winterfest of Pensacola, Inc. If this trolley is not needed for future ECAT
service, the trolley should be advertised for bids or sold at auction.
4. Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the Workforce Escarosa, Inc., Board of Directors – Sandra P. Jennings, E.I., Neighborhood/Community Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board appoint Mrs. Natalie Prim, Vice President,
Community Affairs, Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, to serve as a
required member of the Workforce Escarosa, Inc., Board of Directors, replacing
Mike Frey, for a three-year term beginning June 5, 2008, through June 4, 2011.
5. Recommendation Concerning Operation Brownsville Action Register Quarterly Report – Sandra P. Jennings, E.I., Neighborhood/Community Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board accept for filing with the June 5, 2008,
Board’s Minutes, the Operation Brownsville January through March 2008 Action
Register and Escambia Sheriff’s Office Report.
6. Recommendation Concerning Resolution Conveying Tangible Personal Property to the School Board of Escambia County, Florida – Sandra P. Jennings, E.I., Neighborhood/Community Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board take the following action regarding a
Resolution conveying tangible property to the School Board of Escambia County,
Florida:
A. Adopt the Resolution supporting the conveyance of an outboard boat
motor (Serial No. 6G5X501671; Model No. S175TXRX) to the School Board
of Escambia County, Florida; and
B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution.
7. Recommendation Concerning Disposition/Donation of Surplus Property – Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board take the following action concerning the
Donation of surplus property (obsolete computers/monitors) to the Center for
Independent Living of Northwest Florida, Inc.:
A. Approve the Request for Disposition of Property to be donated to the
Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida, Inc.;
B. Adopt a Resolution stating the application being made, purpose for which
such surplus property is to be used in compliance with Florida Statutes
274.06 and 125.38; and
C. Authorize the Chairman to sign all documents related to the donation.
8. Recommendation Concerning District Five’s Appointment to the Citizens’
Environmental Committee – Robert R. McLaughlin, County Administrator
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board confirm the appointment of Thomas W.
“Bill†Farinas, Jr., replacing Michael Whetstone, as one of two of Commissioner
White’s appointees to the Citizens’ Environmental Committee, effective as of
Board action. This appointment will run concurrent with Commissioner White’s
term of office or at his discretion.
9. Recommendation Concerning Resolution Regarding Maintaining Spaceflight Expertise at the Kennedy Space Center – Robert R. McLaughlin, County Administrator
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board adopt the Resolution urging Congressman
Jeff Miller to maintain spaceflight expertise at the Kennedy Space Center after the discontinuance of Space Shuttle missions and to provide crew and cargo logistic services to the International Space Station.
All passed unanimously.
II. Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
1. Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #221 – Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board adopt the Resolution approving
Supplemental Budget Amendment #221, Other Grants & Projects Fund (110) and the General Fund (001), in the amount of $1,019,048, to recognize funds from the Florida Department of Financial Services and appropriate them to cover hurricane house hardening activities in Escambia County, provided through the Rebuild Northwest Florida Agency.
2. Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #235, Civic Center Subsidy – Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board take the following action concerning
Supplemental Budget Amendment #235, Civic Center Subsidy/Interfund Cash
Flow Loan:
A. Adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #235,
Tourist Promotion Fund (108) and the Civic Center Fund (409), in the
amount of $170,000, taking funds from the first three-cents Tourist
Development Tax reserve and transferring these funds to the Civic Center
Fund, to increase the operational subsidy of the Pensacola Civic Center;
and
B. Approve an Interfund cash flow loan from the General Fund (001) to the
Tourist Promotion Fund (108), in an amount not-to-exceed $500,000, to be
handled as a “Due To/Due From†should the Civic Center Fund require the
cash prior to Tourist Development Tax collections.
3. Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #236 – Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board adopt the Resolution approving
Supplemental Budget Amendment #236, Southwest Sector CRA (152), in the
amount of $2,750,000, to recognize proceeds from a State of Florida Department
of Transportation, Transportation Regional Incentive Program Agreement,
Financial Project Number 421011-2, and to appropriate these funds for roadway
improvements on Sorrento Road (SR 292).
]
4. Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #237 – Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board adopt the Resolution approving
Supplemental Budget Amendment #237, Southwest Sector CRA (152), in the
amount of $1,000,000, to recognize proceeds from a State of Florida Department
of Transportation, Transportation Regional Incentive Program Agreement,
Financial Project Number 421012-1, and to appropriate these funds for design of
roadway improvements on Blue Angel Parkway (SR 173).
5. Recommendation Concerning Application for 46 Tax Deeds – Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve the application for up 46 tax deeds for parcels over $2,500, as provided in the list (funds are available in Account Number 110201-54901).
6. Recommendation Concerning a Change Order for the Public Safety Building – Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve and authorize the County
Administrator to execute the following Change Order:
7. Recommendation Concerning Purchase and Installation of Playgrounds at Various Parks – Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board authorize the County to piggyback off the
U.S. Communities Contract No. 040378, in accordance with the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-44, Applications;
Exemptions; and Section 46-64 Board Approval, and award a Purchase Order to
PlayNow Florida, LLC, not-to- exceed $125,000, for the purchase and installation
of playgrounds at various parks. [Fund 352 (LOST III), Cost Center 350229, Parks Capital Projects – $116,107.32, per quote]
8. Recommendation Concerning Modification #1 to the Community Emergency Response Team Grant Agreement – Janice Kilgore, CEM, Public Safety Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board take the following action regarding the
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Grant Agreement Number 08-CI- 64-01-27-01-094:
A. Approve the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM),
Grant Modification #1, modifying the Scope of Work, and changing the
format of the Scope of Work, utilizing a consistent format that all Federal
Grant Programs and Contracts are now using. This Grant provides funding
to assist in offering training opportunities for the citizens in our community
to support domestic security and all hazards preparedness and mitigation.
The amount of funding remains the same as originally contracted. The
Grant Award is in the amount of $4,000, to be allocated in Fund 110, Other
Grants and Projects, Cost Center 330430; and
B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the FDEM Agreement.
9. Recommendation Concerning Modification #1 to the Citizen Corps Grant
Agreement – Janice Kilgore, CEM, Public Safety Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board take the following action concerning
Modification #1 to the Citizen Corps Grant Agreement Number 08-CC- 64-01-27-
01-085:
A. Approve the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM),
Grant Modification #1, modifying the Scope of Work, and changing the
format of the Scope of Work, utilizing a consistent format that all Federal
Grant Programs and Contracts are now using. This Grant provides funding
to assist in coordinating volunteer resources and educational and training
opportunities for the citizens in our community to support domestic
security and all hazards preparedness and mitigation. The amount of
funding remains the same as originally contracted. The Grant Award is in
the amount of $11,600, to be allocated in Fund 110, Other Grants and
Projects, Cost Center 330458; and
B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the FDEM Agreement.
10. Recommendation Concerning Section 1011 Provider Enrollment Application – Janice Kilgore, CEM, Public Safety Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board take the following action concerning
Section 1011 Provider Enrollment Application:
A. Approve the Section 1011 Provider Enrollment Application between
Escambia County and the Department of Health and Human Services,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), through its designated
Contractor TrailBlazer Health Enterprises, LLC, to allow verification of
Escambia County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as eligible to enroll
in the Section 1011, as a provider which, if accepted, will allow EMS to
receive payment for some unreimbursed costs of providing ambulance
services furnished to undocumented aliens; and
B. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Application.
11. Recommendation Concerning Fire Equipment and Supplies Pricing Agreement – Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board authorize a price increase as outlined on
the attached documentation, to Municipal Equipment Company, LLC, for “Fire
Equipment and Supplies Pricing Agreementâ€, PD 04-05.90, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract, with an estimated expenditure of $50,000 with funding available from Fund 143 (Fire Protection Fund), Cost Center 330202.
12. Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Evaluation and Appraisal Report Amendments to the Escambia County, Florida, Comprehensive Plan –
RESOLICIT.– Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board take the following action concerning the
Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Amendments to the Escambia County,
Florida, Comprehensive Plan – RE-SOLICIT., PD 07-08.041:
A. Approve the Selection/Negotiation Committee Ranking:
1. MSCW, Inc.; and
2. Miller Legg & Associates, Inc.; and
B. Award a Contract, PD 07-08.041, Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)
Amendments to the Escambia County, Florida, Comprehensive Plan – RESOLICIT., to MSCW, Inc., in the amount of $516,900.
[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 240206, Object Code 53101]
13. Recommendation Concerning a Purchase Order for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and Accessories for Fire Services – Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve a Purchase Order to Mine Safety
Appliances Company, in the amount of $826,960.25, for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and accessories to upgrade some existing equipment, for Fire Services. [Funding is available in Fund 143 (Fire Protection Fund), Cost Center330202]
14. Recommendation Concerning Purchase of Hydraulic Excavators – Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board take the following action concerning the
purchase of hydraulic excavators:
A. Authorize the County to piggyback off of the HGAC Contract #EM06-07, in
accordance with the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46,
Article II, Section 46-44, Applications; Exemption; and Section 46-64 Board
Approval, and award a Purchase Order to Tractor and Equipment
Company, for two Komatsu, PC13USLC-8, for the Road Department, for a
total amount of $237,996. These are replacement units for #52802 and
#42489. [Funding is available from Fund 175 (Transportation Trust Fund),
Cost Center 260102];
B. Authorize the County to piggyback off of the HGAC Contract #EM06-07, in
accordance with the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46,
Article II, Section 46-44, Applications; Exemption; and Section 46-64, Board
Approval, and award a Purchase Order to Tractor and Equipment
Company, for two Komatsu, PC200LC-8, for the Road Department, for a
total amount of $291,696. These are replacement units for #47530 and
#49137. [Funding is available from Fund 175 (Transportation Trust Fund),
Cost Center 260102];
C. Authorize the County to piggyback off of the HGAC Contract #EM06-07, in
accordance with the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46,
Article II, Section 46-44, Applications; Exemption; and Section 46-64, Board
Approval, and award a Purchase Order to Tractor and Equipment
Company, for one Komatsu PC300LC-8, for the Road Department, in the
amount of $242,871. This is a replacement unit for #52610. [Funding is
available from Fund 175 (Transportation Trust Fund), Cost Center 260102];
and
D. Authorize the County to piggyback off of the DSCP Contract #SP0500-05-D-
0006, in accordance with the Escambia County Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-44, Applications; Exemption; and Section
46-64, Board Approval, and award a Purchase Order to ASC Construction
Equipment USA, Inc., for one Volvo EC290LR, for the Road Department, in
the amount of $251,925. This is a replacement unit for #47926. [Funding is
available from Fund 175 (Transportation Trust Fund), Cost Center 260102]
15. Recommendation Concerning Project Development and Environment Studies State Road 292 Sorrento Road From the South End of the Theo Baars Bridge to State Road 173 (Blue Angel Parkway) – Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve the Amendment #1 to the Design
Agreement between Escambia County and Hatch Mott MacDonald Florida, LLC,
for Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Studies, State Road 292
Sorrento Road From the South End of the Theo Baars Bridge to State Road 173
(Blue Angel Parkway), PD 05-06.076, as follows:
A. Section 2.1 is amended to read as follows:
Under this Agreement, Escambia County will budget funds during Fiscal
Years(s) 2006-2007 and 2007-2008, in the amount of $2,150,000, for this the
Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Study and an additional
sum of $5,365,828.30, for the Design Phase of this project for a new
combined total, of $7,515,828.30; and
B. Section 5.1 is amended to read as follows:
COMPENSATION: The County agrees to pay the Consultant, as
compensation for its services under Section 3.1 of this Agreement, an
aggregate fee for certain project tasks pursuant to the fee schedule set
forth in Exhibit “Câ€, attached hereto and made a part hereof. At the
completion of each task, the Consultant will be compensated by a lump
sum amount, which has been negotiated for that task, unless otherwise
mutually agreed to by the parties hereto. The total fee for all such services,
to be performed by the Consultant, including costs, direct expenses, and
any other charges described in Section 5.3, is to be paid as follows: A
lump sum amount $2,150,000 for this the Project Development and
Environmental (PD&E) Study and an additional sum of $5,365,828.30 for the
Design Phase of this project for a new combined total of $7,515,828.30.
Final payment will be subject to approval by the Board of County
Commissioners.
[Funds: Fund 152, Southwest Sector Plan – $5,340,828.30; Fund 350
(LOST) – $25,000.00]
16. Recommendation Concerning Workers’ Compensation Insurance – Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board take the following action concerning
Workers’ Compensation Insurance:
A. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Trust Agreement with the
Florida Municipal Insurance Trust and all related documents to provide a
fully insured workers’ compensation program for Escambia County;
B. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order in the amount of $342,989 for
the period June 9, 2008, through September 30, 2008;
C. Authorize the Chairman to sign the termination request to Star National
Insurance Company for excess workers compensation insurance; and
D. Authorize the County Administrator or his designee to sign the Quote
Acceptance Form for an amount not to exceed $1,098,323 and the Official
Binder of Insurance with an effective date of June 9, 2008.
17. Recommendation Concerning Purchase Order for Extrication Equipment – Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve a Purchase Order to Gulf States
Rescue, the exclusive distributor for TNT equipment in Florida, in the amount of
$57,232.70 plus the trade-in of existing obsolete extrication equipment, for Fire
Services. [Funding is available in Fund 351 (LOST II), Cost Center 330210]
18. Recommendation Concerning Medical Supply and Equipment Contract – Amy Lovoy, Management and Budget Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board authorize a price increase as outlined on
the documentation, to Tri-anim Health Services, Inc., for “Medical Supply and
Equipment Contractâ€, PD 06-07.72, in accordance with the terms and conditions
of the Contract, with an estimated expenditure of $50,000, with funding available
from Fund 408 ( EMS-Public Safety Fund), Cost Center 330302.
19. Recommendation Concerning CDBG-Funded Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Mini-Grant Agreements – Sandra P. Jennings, E.I., Neighborhood/Community Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board take the following action regarding the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded Neighborhood Renewal
Initiative Mini-Grant Project Agreements with Brentwood Park Neighborhood
Association and Watch, Inc.; Englewood Neighborhood Improvement Group, Inc.
and Kupfrian Park Neighborhood Watch, Inc.:
A. Award a Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Project Mini-Grant in the
maximum amount of $390, for specific benefit of the Brentwood Park
Neighborhood Association and Watch, Inc., (Association), known as the
Brentwood Park Neighborhood Association Mini-Grant Project. The funds
will assist the Association with neighborhood watch supplies in the Palafox
Redevelopment Area (funded with Community Development Block Grant
funds budgeted in Fund 129/2006 CDBG, Cost Center: 221403);
B. Award a Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Project mini-grant in the
maximum amount of $455.13, for specific benefit of the Englewood
Neighborhood Improvement Group, Inc., (Association), known as the
Englewood Neighborhood Improvement Mini-Grant Project. The funds will
assist the Association with neighborhood watch supplies in the Englewood
Redevelopment Area (funded with Community Development Block Grant
funds budgeted in Fund 129/2006 CDBG, Cost Center: 221403);
C. Award a Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Project Mini-Grant in the
maximum amount of $500 for specific benefit of the Kupfrian Park
Neighborhood Watch, Inc., (Association), known as the Kupfrian Park
Neighborhood Watch Mini-Grant Project. The funds will assist the
Association with neighborhood watch supplies in the Brownsville and
Englewood Redevelopment Areas (funded with Community Development
lock Grant funds budgeted in Fund 129/2006 CDBG, Cost Center: 221403);
and
D. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Agreements and
all related documents as required to implement the projects.
20. Recommendation Concerning My Safe Florida Home Program Local Government Grant Award – Sandra P. Jennings, E.I., Neighborhood/Community Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board take the following action concerning award and implementation of the My Safe Florida Home Program Local Government Grant Award with Florida Department of Financial Services and Grant Funding Agreement with Rebuild Northwest Florida, Inc.:
A. Acknowledge, for the Official Record, award of the My Safe Florida Home
Program Local Government Grant in the amount of $1,000,000 by the
Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS);
B. Approve the My Safe Florida Home Program Local Government Grant
Agreement between the County and DFS, in the amount of $1,000,000,
providing requirements for expenditure of the funds to further hurricane
hardening and residential mitigation activities in Escambia County,
including the commitment of $19,048 in-kind matching by the County and
Neighborhood Enterprise Foundation, Inc., for administrative costs;
C. Approve the My Safe Florida Home Program Local Government Grant
Funding Agreement with Rebuild Northwest Florida, Inc., (Rebuild), in the
amount of $980,952, providing for implementation of the My Safe Florida
Home Program, in conjunction with Rebuild’s ongoing residential
mitigation initiative; and
D. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreements with DFS and Rebuild,
and the Chairman or County Administrator, as appropriate, to execute all
Grant-related documents as required to receive the Grant funds, implement
the project, and complete project-related activities.
21. Recommendation Concerning CDBG Englewood Community Redevelopment Area CRA Sanitary Sewer and Related Improvement Projects – Sandra P.
Jennings, E.I., Neighborhood/Community Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board take the following action regarding the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Englewood Community
Redevelopment Area (CRA) Sanitary Sewer and Related Improvements Project:
A. Approve the CDBG supported Interlocal Agreement with Emerald Coast
Utilities Authority in the amount of $450,000, providing for the construction
of public sanitary sewer system improvements in the Englewood CRA,
specifically targeting, in order of priority, the Bellshead/Mission Road area
and Gary Circle area (Fund 129: 2002 CDBG/Cost Center 220488—$92,862;
2004 CDBG/Cost Center 220415—$295,000 and 2006 CDBG/Cost Center
221403—$62,138);
B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Agreement and all
related documents as required to implement the project; and
C. Authorize the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court to record the Interlocal
Agreement in the Official Records of Escambia County.
22. Recommendation Concerning Change Order for Piping, Fittings, Components and Miscellaneous Items for Leachate and Gas – Sandra P. Jennings, E.I., Neighborhood/Community Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board, on behalf of the Division of Solid Waste
Management, approve and authorize the County Administrator to execute the
following Change Order:
23. Recommendation Concerning Sponsorship of Neighborhood Leaders to Attend the 12th Annual Florida Neighborhoods Conference – Sandra P. Jennings, E.I., Neighborhood/Community Services Bureau Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve sponsoring four neighborhood
leaders from the County’s designated redevelopment areas to attend the 12th
Annual Florida Neighborhoods Conference in Tallahassee, Florida, on June 26-28, 2008. [Total cost not- to-exceed $3,200 will be funded from Neighborhood
Restoration Program (NRP) Cost Center 220521, Fund 151, Object Codes 54001
and 55401]
All pass unanimously.
County Attorney
I. FOR ACTION:
1. FAYE HALL ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIM
That the Board approve a settlement in the sum of $21,250.00 for
personal injuries sustained by Ms. Hall as a result of her slip and fall in an
area of sidewalk and manhole apron maintained and owned by County on
“W†Street.
2. DELCENER GREEN-HILL v. ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA – CASE
NO. 2003-CA-797
That the Board of County Commissioners authorize a settlement payment
of $15,000 to Delcener Green-Hill in exchange for the execution of a
general release and hold harmless agreement.
II. FOR INFORMATION:
1. GOODEN & PAEDAE INVESTMENTS, INC. v. ESCAMBIA COUNTY
That the Board accept the attached information concerning Gooden &
Paedae Investments, Inc. v. Escambia County (Order Dismissing with
Prejudice the Appeal).
2. BILLY E. GRANTHAM AND HELEN F. GRANTHAM v. ESCAMBIA
COUNTY, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA,
BY AND THROUGH ITS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS –
CASE NO. 2007 CA 001142
That the Board accept the attached information concerning Billy E.
Grantham and Helen F. Grantham vs. Escambia County, a political
subdivision of the State of Florida, by and through its Board of County
Commissioners (Circuit Court Judge Nicholas Geeker’s Order dated May
16, 2008 denying the Granthams’ Petition for Writ of Certiorari and thereby
upholding the County’s latest denial of the requested rezoning of 9610
Chemstrand Road.)
3. ESCAMBIA COUNTY v. ROADS, INC., OF NWF
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE APPEAL
That the Board accept the attached information concerning Escambia
County vs. Roads, Inc., of NWF (Order dated May 8, 2008 in part granting
Roads, Inc. of NWF’s Motion to Dismiss an issue on appeal.)
All passed unanimously.
Adjournment at 7:22 p.m.