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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.)
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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
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