Okaloosa County BOCC — September 16, 2014 — reading text

cancer death in white, black, Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaska Native women; and WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society reports that more than 230,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 39,000 people die from breast cancer each year; and WHEREAS, women can help lower their risk of breast cancer by controlling their weight and exercising; knowing their family history of breast cancer; finding out the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy; limiting the amount of alcohol they drink; and getting screened for breast cancer regularly; and WHEREAS, keeping women healthy and promoting awareness of women’s health issues, including breast cancer, is an important responsibility and depends on the actions of many organizations and groups in our commu- nity; and WHEREAS, women in our community need to take action to making breast cancer screening a priority for themselves and their families; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, October 1, 2014, as “Wear Pink Day in Okaloosa County” and encourage all citizens to wear pink to unite in the movement to make women aware of breast cancer. DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of September, 2014. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTEST: _________________________________ CHARLES K. WINDES, Jr. CHAIRMAN ___________________________ DON W. HOWARD CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Packet Pg. 152  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: September 16, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Rick Owen SUBJECT: Childhood Cancer Week Proclamation DEPARTMENT: County Administrator BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Staff requests approval of and authorization for the Chairman to execute a Proclamation declaring September 28 to October 4, 2014 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Week in Okaloosa County". RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Board approval of Proclamation of "Childhood Cancer Awareness Week in Okaloosa County". RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator Packet Pg. 153  P ROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection report cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among U.S. children between infancy and age 15. This tragic disease is detected in more than 15,000 of our country's young people each and every year; and WHEREAS, one in five of our nation's children loses his or her battle with cancer. Many infants, children and teens will suffer from long-term effects of comprehensive treatment, including secondary cancers; and WHEREAS, founded over twenty years ago by Steven Firestein, a member of the philanthropic Max Factor family, the American Cancer Fund for Children, Incorporated and Kids Cancer Connection, Incorporated. are dedicated to helping these children and their families; and WHEREAS, the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection provide a variety of vital patient psychosocial services to children undergoing cancer treatment at Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jack- sonville, University of Florida Health Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville, as well as participating hospitals throughout the country, thereby enhancing the quality of life for these children and their families; and WHEREAS, the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection also sponsor Coura- geous Kid Recognition Award ceremonies, community Get Well cards and hospital celebrations in honor of a child's determination and bravery to fight the battle against childhood cancer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, do hereby proclaim September 28 to October 4, 2014, as “Childhood Cancer Awareness Week in Okaloosa County ” and encourage all citizens to wear pink to unite in the movement to make women aware of breast cancer. DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of September, 2014. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTEST: _________________________________ CHARLES K. WINDES, Jr. CHAIRMAN ___________________________ DON W. HOWARD CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Packet Pg. 154  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: September 16, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Elizabeth Rambow - SUBJECT: Public Event Permit - Miles of Memories 5K Run - Walk Request approval of a Public Event Permit for the Miles of Memories 5K Run/Walk to be held on November 8, 2014, 7:00 am - 11:00 am, along White Point Road, John Sims Parkway, sponsored by Covenant Hospice with Superior Residences and Covenant Alzheimer's Services. Packet Pg. 155 Packet Pg. 156 Packet Pg. 157 Packet Pg. 158  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: September 16, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Rick Owen SUBJECT: Approval of Clerk's Audit Function DEPARTMENT: County Administrator BCC DISTRICT: Recommend Board approval of Resolution acknowledging and supporting the Constitutional duties of the Clerk of Court. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator Packet Pg. 159  RESOLUTION 14-_____________ A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA; ACKNOWLEDGING AND SUPPORTING THE CONSTITUTIONAL DUTIES OF THE CLERK OF COURT AS THE EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND THE AUDITOR, RECORDER AND CUSTODIAN OF ALL COUNTY FUNDS; SUPPORTING THE CLERKS EFFORTS IN THE FURTHERANCE OF THESE DUTIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Okaloosa County is a non-charter County organized under the Constitution and laws of the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, under the Constitution, the Clerk of the Court serves as the ex officio clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, and as the auditor, recorder and custodian of all county funds; and WHEREAS, the Clerk has created an internal audit function to facilitate the performance of his responsibilities under the Constitution of the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, the Board acknowledges that an internal audit function assists as a deterrent to fraud both within the Clerk’s Office and within the County; and WHEREAS, the Board supports the efforts of the Clerk in the performance of his responsibilities under the Constitution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows: 1. The Board hereby recognizes and supports the performance of the Clerk of Court’s constitutional and statutory functions as the ex officio clerk of the Board, and as the auditor, recorder and custodian of all county funds. 2. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption. 1 Packet Pg. 160  DULY ADOPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2014. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA (SEAL) By:__________________________________ Charles K. Windes, Jr. Chairman ATTEST: By:____________________________ Don W. Howard Clerk of Circuit Court Packet Pg. 161  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: September 16, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Rick Owen SUBJECT: First Southwest Contract Renewal DEPARTMENT: County Administrator BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Request approval for contract renewal with First Southwest Company. BACKGROUND: First Southwest Company entered into an Agreement for Financial Advisory Services on August 20, 2004. The contract was in effect for five years and the Agreement may be renewed for additional one-year periods, at the Board's discretion. The certificate of insurance and the Contract/Lease Renewal Form are attached. OPTIONS: Approve, Reject or Table. RECOMMENDATIONS: Request to approve The First Southwest Company's contract renewal. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator Packet Pg. 162 Packet Pg. 163  DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 5/14/2014 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT NAME: Helen Stuart Roach Howard Smith & Barton PHONE FAX 8750 North Central Expressway