Okaloosa County BOCC — May 4, 2013 — reading text

and re-codified as 2000-411 Laws of Florida to plan, construct, operate, and maintain a bridge and appurtenant facilities across Choctawhatchee Bay in Okaloosa County; and WHEREAS, the Authority has performed said duties, resulting in the creation of the Mid-Bay Bridge, with approach roadways extending from U.S. Highway 98 in Destin, Florida, to State Highway 20 in Niceville, Florida, and in construction now proceeding for a limited access highway from north of State Road 20 to State Road 85; and WHEREAS, in 2013, the Florida Legislature is considering legislation (currently designated SB 1132) which Section 26 and 27 transfers governance and control of the assets and legal rights of the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority to a three county regional toll authority; and WHEREAS, this transfer of Okaloosa County’s transportation assets from a local Authority to a regional authority, runs counter to the reasons that the Authority was first established: the evaluation and operation of a bridge and access roads designed for local residents and visitors in view of the lack of state revenues for such construction; and WHEREAS, the purpose of a local transportation authority is to address local needs and concerns with targeted projects supported by their users; WHEREAS, the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority has targeted numerous local needs since it was created in 1986, and improved the circulation of traffic in Okaloosa County; and WHEREAS, there are agreements between the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority and the Secretary of the United States Air Force respecting the placement of the limited access highway on land controlled by Eglin Air Force Base, and associated funding of ongoing construction of improvements at Eglin Air Force Base; and WHEREAS, a cooperative and open relationship with Eglin Air Force Base has been carefully nurtured by all of Okaloosa County to improve the lives of residents and visitors; and Packet Pg. 292  8.9.a WHEREAS, the governing bodies of authorities consist of citizens in their local region with many being local elected officials, or appointees of the Governor or the local Board of County Commissioners; and WHEREAS, local toll authorities provide a vital and effective organizational model for delivering transportation improvements throughout the State of Florida. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY Attachment: 4-2-13 Resolution Mid-Bay Bridge (1561 : Mid-Bay Bridge Authority Resolution) COMMISSIONERS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT: A. THE BOARD OPPOSES SECTIONS 26 AND 27 of SB1132 THAT PROPOSES THE TRANSFER OF GOVERNANCE AND CONTROL OF THE ASSETS AND LEGAL RIGHTS OF THE MID- BAY BRIDGE AUTHORITY, and A. THE BOARD SUPPORTS USER-FINANCED TRANSPORTATION IN OKALOOSA COUNTY THROUGH THE CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP AMONG THE MID-BAY BRIDGE AUTHORITY, EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, 2013. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTEST: _________________________________ DON R. AMUNDS CHAIRMAN ___________________________ DON W. HOWARD CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Packet Pg. 293  8.10 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: April 2, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Jeff Littrell SUBJECT: Proclamation for Drinking Water Week DEPARTMENT: Water and Sewer BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: May 5-11, 2013 is “Drinking Water Week”. This observance is sponsored each year by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and a number of other organizations and agencies. Following the theme "What do you know about H²O?”, Drinking Water Week provides an opportunity for the public to focus on the role we all play in understanding and caring for our water supplies and systems. BACKGROUND: For more than 35 years, American Water Works Association and its members have celebrated Drinking Water Week as a unique opportunity for water professionals and the communities they serve to join together to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives. People use water every day to meet their domestic, industrial, agricultural, medical, and recreational needs. Access to public water sources that are safe and reliable is crucial for the health and prosperity of a society. OPTIONS: Approve or deny. RECOMMENDATIONS: OCWS requests BCC approval to authorize the Chairman to proclaim May 5-11, 2013 as Drinking Water Week. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: James D. Curry, County Administrator Packet Pg. 294  8.10.a Packet Pg. 295 Attachment: Drinking Water Week Proclamation (1549 : Proclamation for Drinking Water Week)  8.11 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: April 2, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Richard Brannon SUBJECT: Bid Award for Emerald Coast Vacation Guide Printing DEPARTMENT: Purchasing BCC DISTRICT: Two STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Bids were received on February 9, 2013 from eight (8) companies, see attached. Target Response Group (Atlanta, GA) submitted the low bid meeting specifications in the amount of $84,988.00. BACKGROUND: The Vacation Guide is mailed to potential Emerald Coast Visitors and represents Okaloosa County in the Tourism Market. The order will be for 150,000 copies. The artwork is compiled through a local company already under contract (Life's a Beach Publications - Destin, FL). Sample print jobs were obtained for quality assurance. The low bidder was disqualified because of quality issues. TDD is requesting approval to transfer $85,000.00 from reserves to Acct #1151-547002 in a separate budget transfer request. OPTIONS: Award or Reject. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends awarding to Target Response Group in the amount of $84,988; they being low bidder meeting specifications. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: James D. Curry, County Administrator Packet Pg. 296  8.11.a PROPOSER SHEET EMERALD COAST VACATION GUIDE (PRINTING) PROPOSAL DUE: FEBRUARY 9, 2013 @ 4:00 P.M. Attachment: Proposers Sheet (1548 : Bid Award for Emerald Coast Vacation Guide Printing) PROPOSER AMOUNT RECEIVED AMBROSE PRINTING CO. (NASHVILLE, TN) $90,314.48 JANUARY 31, 2012 ROGERS PRINTING INC. (RAVENNA, MI) $88,228.00 FEBRUARY 1, 2013 BOYD BROTHERS INC. (PANAMA CITY, FL) $94,104.00 FEBRUARY 7, 2013 OFFICE DEPOT (BOCA RATON, FL) $124,204.50 FEBRUARY 7, 2013 INTERSTATE PRINTING & GRAPHICS (MOBILE, AL) $117,916.00 FEBRUARY 8, 2013 NPC, INC. (CLAYSBURG, PA) $75,595.00 FEBRUARY 8, 2013 TARGET RESPONSE GROUP (ATLANTA, GA) $84,988.00 FEBRUARY 8, 2013 PRIDE ENTERPRISES (CROSS CITY, FL) $119,550.00 FEBRUARY 8, 2013 *DISQUALIFIED DUE TO QUALITY ISSUES Packet Pg. 297  8.11.b Packet Pg. 298 Attachment: Add'l Info Guide Printing (1548 : Bid Award for Emerald Coast Vacation Guide Printing)  8.12 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: April 2, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Paul Lawson SUBJECT: ABL Contract Amendment DEPARTMENT: Corrections BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The Okaloosa County Department of Corrections wishes to amend the Price Proposal page, paragraph 6, of subject contract, #C12-1962-COR. BACKGROUND: Okaloosa County Department of Corrections entered into a contract with ABL Management, Inc. in September 2012 to provide food services to the Department of Corrections. The contract includes a provision to provide meals to staff and visitors. Finance staff questioned whether or not the meals for staff should be a taxable benefit. This issue was resolved by establishing a written policy authorizing "One meal per shift may be provided to correctional officers on duty and on premises by the contracted inmate food services provider at no cost to correctional officers who are not routinely permitted to leave the premises. Meals may be provided because of the nature of the work, because lunch periods must be kept short, and to ensure adequate staff is always available to respond to emergencies. The intent of this policy is not to provide additional (taxable) benefit to the correctional officer." The intent of this amendment is to clarify language regarding the provision of meals to on-duty correctional officers, to delete the provision of meals to visitors and to satisfy the concern regarding any taxable benefit related to the provision of meals to correctional officers. The contract will be amended to read: “Preparation and serving of one standard meal per shift upon request to correctional officers who are on duty. Correctional officer meals will be identified on the invoice separately from inmate meals.” In all other respects, the terms and conditions of the Contract shall continue unchanged and in full force and effect. OPTIONS: Approve or Disapprove RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the contract amendment as stated above. RECOMMENDED BY: Packet Pg. 299  8.12 APPROVED BY: James D. Curry, County Administrator Packet Pg. 300  8.12.a Packet Pg. 301 Attachment: ABL Contract Amendment (1525 : ABL Contract Amendment)