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around a long time. She said the site is currently used for boat storage and asked for the focus to be on MU-1 (Mixed Use) uses. Mr. Windes referred to the Chairman’s recommendation to delay for two weeks and asked Mr. Kampert if that will throw a wrench in anything. Mr. Kampert replied they can work with that timeframe. Mr. Windes made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to continue this hearing until October 1, 2013 at 9 a.m. in the Crestview Courthouse. 4 yeas. (Mr. Parisot was not present.) RECESS - The meeting was recessed at 10:37 a.m. and reconvened at 10:48 a.m. PUBLIC HEARING - ESCAMBIA COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY SINGLE-FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS PROGRAM Mr. Stanford read the advertised legal notice for public hearing to consider approval of a plan to provide capital, including the issuance from time to time by the Escambia County Housing September 17, 2013 -11- Minute Book 70, Page 56 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Finance Authority on behalf of Okaloosa County and other participating counties, not exceeding $150,000,000 in Single- Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds. Mrs. C. J. Pipkins, Assistant Executive Director of the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority, stated Okaloosa County has participated in this program for several years. She explained the program provides assistance to first-time homeowners. Mrs. Pipkins requested approval of the resolution which allows the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority to operate within the boundaries of Okaloosa County and approval of the interlocal agreement. She reported that 15 lenders are participating in the program and $1.9 Million has been spent in Okaloosa County. There is no liability or costs to Okaloosa County for participation in this program. No one came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve the resolution and interlocal agreement and to authorize the Chairman to execute both documents. 4 yeas. (Mr. Parisot was not present.) RESOLUTION NO. 13-137 VISITOR — KRISTIN TAYLOR, COX COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Kristin Taylor, Public Affairs Specialist with Cox Communications, thanked the commissioners for the opportunity to come before them to provide a briefing on Cox’s impact on the Gulf Coast. She highlighted the following points of an economic development study. e Cox has an annual impact of $700 Million on the Florida economy ® Cox provides 4800 direct and indirect jobs e Cox’s local operations cover all or part of five counties: Escambia, Okaloosa, Walton, Alachua and Marion Counties e Cox has a philanthropic focus on education and important partnerships with universities and colleges e® Cox has made Significant donations to regional organizations including the United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs, sports associations, arts/cultural organization, NAACP, Ronald McDonald House and all area Chambers of Commerce September 17, 2013 -12- Minute Book 70, Page 57 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL Mr. Amunds advised Item #16 regarding a recommendation to award the bid for beach cleaning services on Okaloosa Island and Destin beaches is being pulied. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve Items #1 through #15 and #17 through #34. Mr. Boyles referred to Item #11 which is the Medical Examiner (ME) agreement and reminded staff he wants to see an interlocal agreement for ME services before next year’s budget season. 1. Health Department: Approval and execution of annual contract between Okaloosa County BCC and Florida Department of Health for operation of the Okaloosa County Health Department for FY 2013-14 2. Airports: Contract Agreement with Air IT Services, Inc. for technical support at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport; $43,393.50 3. Public Works: Authorization to advertise for a public hearing on October 15, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. to consider request from Watree Construction and Land Developing to vacate portion of Fifth Avenue and Fifth Street in Townsite of Port Dixie 4. Public Works: FDOT Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for 12* Avenue Sidewalk Improvements LAP Project and accompanying Signature resolution RESOLUTION NO. 13-138 5. Airports: Assignment of hangar lease for Block 8 Lot 4 at the Destin Airport from Douglas Porter to Nicole Haufe 6. Public Safety: 2013-14 Hazards Analysis Agreement with State of Florida Division of Emergency Management 7. Public Safety: Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity 8. Public Safety: Amendment No. 9 to agreement with Legal Services of North Florida to provide legal aid services to indigent residents 9. Public Safety: Contract renewal with Dr. Christopher D. Tanner for services as Medical Director of the Okaloosa County Department of Public Safety at an annual cost of $15,000 for FY 2013-14 10. Public Safety: Contract renewal with TLT Transport, LLC for transportation of non-emergency Baker Act patients for FY 2013-14 11. Public Safety: Amendment to agreement for Medical Examiner services with Dr. Andrea Minyard for FY 2013-14 September 17, 2013 -13- Minute Book 70, Page 58 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners 12. Public Safety: Third amendment to EMS billing contract with advanced Data Processing to update the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Rule 13. Information Systems: Authorization for Chairman to execute DFARS 252.209-7999 Tax Liability form in association with new fiber optic partnership with Eglin Air Force Base 14. Public Safety: Amendment to Teen Court Agreement with Lutheran Services Florida for FY 2013-14 15. Public Safety: Amendment No. 1 to Baker Act Services agreement with Fort Walton Beach Medical Center 17. Airports: Reynolds, Smith and Hills Task Order No. 13 for Destin Airport Air Traffic Control Tower Design with a not- to-exceed cost of $424,203 18. Airports: Recommendation to award contract for Skycap and Wheelchair Services at Northwest Florida Regional Airport to Crowne Aviation Services as lowest bidder meeting specifications 19. Tax Collector: Request extension of Tax Roll 20. Airports: Authorization to advertise RFP for General Engineering Services for the Airports; appointment of Review Committee 21. Airports: Ratification of Chairman’s signature on Other Transaction Agreement between Okaloosa County and Department of Homeland Security, accepting $4,318,169 for Checked Baggage Recapitalization Screening Construction Services at Northwest Florida Regional Airport 22. Public Safety: Amendment to extend contract with Baker’s Electronics & Communications for one additional year 23. Airports: Interdepartmental Agreement between Airports Department and Public Works Department for design, permitting and construction of Foy Shaw Industrial Parkway at Bob Sikes Airport 24. Public Event Permit request from Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, 3°¢ annual Race for the Arts 5K Road Race on November 2, 2013 25. Public Event Permit request from Special Forces Association Chapter 7 for Jingle Bell Jog 10K/5K run/walk race on December 14, 2013 26. Airports: Assignment of Hangar Lease for Block 2 Lot 3 at the Bob Sikes Airport from Blue Horizon Aviation and J & R Skyways to Harvey Williams 27. Purchasing: Recommendation to award bid for annual contract for subsurface utility bores to Gator Boring & Trenching as low bidder meeting specifications 28. Purchasing: Recommendation to award bid for 12° avenue Sidewalk Project in Shalimar to Main Street Construction September 17, 2013 -14- Minute Book 70, Page 59 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Services as lowest bidder meeting specifications with a bid of $186,655.50 and authorization for Chairman to execute contract 29. Purchasing: Recommendation to award bid for Foxwood Drainage Repairs Phase II to Gum Creek Farms for $259,850 30. Budget Resolutions: (a) Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, General Fund (additional revenue from Sheriff’s Office) RESOLUTION NO. 13-139 (BA #137) (b) Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, County Transportation Trust Fund (FDOT grant for operation and maintenance of computerized traffic signal system) RESOLUTION NO. 13-140 (BA #138) (c) Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, County Public Health Fund (reimbursement from State for work performed on the donated modular clinic building) RESOLUTION NO. 13-141 (BA #139) (d) Resolution amending FY 2013 Budget, Road & Bridge Construction Fund (Northgate Development left-turn lane construction) RESOLUTION NO. 13-142 (BA #140) 31. Library Cooperative: Grant Application for State Aid to Libraries 32. Public Works: Execution of agreement with FDEP for annual Household Hazardous Waste Grant and subsequent grant documents 33. Public Works: Recommendation to award bid for haz-waste services to EQ-The Environmental Quality Company 34. Information Systems: Approve funding in the amount of $138,000 to enable the Sheriff’s Office to join the BCC VoIP Network 4 yeas. (Mr. Parisot was not present.) PURCHASING —- AWARD CONTRACTS FOR LIME ROCK, LIMESTONE & ASPHALT MILLINGS , Bids were received from six vendors for lime rock, limestone and asphalt millings. Mr. Richard Brannon, Purchasing Director, recommended entering into contract with all six firms which should result in lower transportation costs and greater avallability of the products. Mr. Hofstad reported there was no one bidder that offered the lowest bid on all materials. Mr. Boyles made motion, seconded by Mr, Harris, to approve the department head’s recommendation to enter into contract with all six bidders. 4 yeas. (Mr. Parisot was not present.) September 17, 2013 -15- Minute Book 70, Page 60 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners PURCHASING -— RECOMMENDATION TO CONTINUE CONTRACT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS Mr. Brannon stated the county has 233 Verizon users. He advised the cost was negotiated with Verizon and lowered by $75,000. Mr. Brannon recommended continuing the contract for one year. (The current contract will expire on September 30, 2013.) Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Windes, to approve extending this contract for one year. 4 yeas. (Mr. Parisot was not present. ) TOURIST DEVELOPMENT — AMENDMENT TO GENESIS GROUP CONTRACT Mr. Daniel O’Byrne, Tourist Development Department (TDD) Director, requested approval of the contract amendment with Genesis Group. He noted the amendment was before the Board on August 6, 2013 but the language was not precise enough and did not define the time period. Mr. O’Byrne stated those issues have been corrected. He said the amendment will be retroactive to December 2012 to allow payment of old invoices. He also advised that the attorneys have reviewed and signed off on the document. Mr. Windes made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve the Genesis Group amendment. 4 yeas. (Mr. Parisot was not present.) TOURIST DEVELOPMENT - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH DESTIN FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT FOR BEACH SAFETY AND LIFEGUARD SERVICES Mr. O’Byrne stated the Destin Fire Control District has been providing beach safety and lifeguard services (between Destin East Pass and the Okaloosa/Walton county line) since 2003. The county has funded these services by use of tourist development tax revenues but there was never a written formalized document outlining the obligations of the county and the fire district. Due to policy changes instituted by the county, the fire district has not been paid for any services rendered since October 1, 2012. As a remedy he requested approval of an interlocal agreement between Okaloosa County and the Destin Fire Control District for beach safety and lifeguard services for the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2014. Mr. Dino Villani, Public Safety Director, stated these services were provided by the fire district with appropriations approved in the budget. However, after the Auditor General’s report, it was determined an agreement between the two agencies is September 17, 2013 -16- Minute Book 70,

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