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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting - October 15, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building – First Floor
1.

Call to Order.
Please turn your cell phone to the vibrate, silence, or off setting. The Board of County
Commissioners allows any person to speak regarding an item on the Agenda. The speaker is
limited to three (3) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the Chairperson, to allow sufficient
time for all speakers. Speakers shall refrain from abusive or profane remarks, disruptive
outbursts, protests, or other conduct which interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting.
Upon completion of the Public comment period, discussion is limited to Board members and
questions raised by the Board.

2.

Invocation – Commissioner Hofberger

3.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

4.

Are there any items to be added to the agenda?

5.

Adoption of the Agenda.
That the Board adopt the agenda as prepared (or duly amended).

6.

Commissioners’ Forum.

7.

Proclamations.
I.

Adoption/Ratification of Proclamations
That the Board take the following action:
A. Adopt the Proclamation recognizing Mr. Eiric J. Nickelsen for his accomplishments and

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dedicated service to the local community;
B. Adopt the Proclamation commending and congratulating Mr. David Greenwood, Chief
of Water Safety in the Public Safety Department, on his retirement, and expressing
gratitude for many years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Escambia
County; and
C. Ratify the Proclamation commending and congratulating Mr. Michael E. Cunningham,
Equipment Operator III in the Public Works Department, on his retirement, and expressing
gratitude for many year of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Escambia
County.
8.

Did the Clerk’s Office receive the proofs of publication for the Public Hearing(s)on the agenda
and the Board’s Weekly Meeting Schedule?
Recommendation: That the Board waive the reading of the legal advertisement(s) and accept,
for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the certified affidavit(s) establishing proof of publication for
the Public Hearing(s) on the agenda, and the Board of County Commissioners – Escambia
County, Florida, Meeting Schedule.

9.

Public Hearing(s)
I.

9:02 a.m. Public Hearing for Consideration of Adopting an Ordinance Creating the Libra
Lane Roadway Improvements Municipal Services Benefit Unit - Stephan Hall, Finance
Director, Office of Management and Budget
That the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the Ordinance creating the Libra
Lane Roadway Improvements Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU), and all related
documents, and make the following findings of fact:
A. Lots in the District are especially benefited since roadway improvements increase the
market value of an individual lot, provide individual lot owners with an appropriate and
adequate transportation route in the area, and increase the ability of owners to develop
their land;
B. 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;
C. Lots which do not receive a special benefit have been and shall be excluded from the
non-ad valorem special assessment for roadway improvements; and
D. The Board is not accepting ownership of any roads, streets, easements, or lots located
within the District, and shall not maintain any such properties within the District during or
after completion of improvements in the District.

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CLERK & COMPTROLLER'S REPORT
Backup Not Included With The Clerk's Report Is Available For Review In The Office Of The Clerk To
The Board Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, Suite 110.
I.

CR Consent Agenda
1.

Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of TDT Collection Data for the August
2026 Returns Received in the Month of September 2026
That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Tourist
Development Tax (TDT) Collections Data for the August 2026 returns received in
the month of September 2026, as prepared by the Treasury Department of the
Clerk and Comptroller's Office.
• Total collections received in September 2026 were $2,236,853 compared
to $2,036,647 in September 2025. A comparison of September 2026 to
September 2025 is a 9.8% increase.
• Year-to-date collections for FY2026 are $23,644,112 compared to
$22,048,835 for FY2025. A comparison of FY2026 to FY2025 is a 7.2%
increase.

2.

Recommendation Concerning a Document Provided for Filing with the Board's
Minutes
That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Fiscal Year 202627 Adopted Budget for the Northwest Florida Water Management District, as
provided by April Murray, Budget and Procurement Administrator, Northwest
Florida Water Management District.

3.

Recommendation Concerning Minutes and Reports Prepared by the Clerk to the
Board's Office
That the Board take the following action concerning Minutes and Reports
prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office:
A. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Gary Sansing
Public Forum held September 24, 2026
B. Approve the Minutes of the Regular BCC Meeting held September 24, 2026;
C. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Gary Sansing
Public Forum held October 1, 2026; and
D. Approve the Minutes of the Regular BCC Meeting held October 1, 2026.
Growth Management Report

I.

GMR Public Hearing

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9:15 a.m. - A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 3, Section 3-1.3, Zoning and Future Land Use
That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) review an Ordinance amending
the Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 3, Section 3-1.3 "Zoning and Future
Land Use," to adopt the Outlying Fields Master Plan, the Outlying Fields Design
Code, Regulating Plan Map, and Road Classification Plan, and establish
permitted use and use conditions as well as site and building requirements for
development within the Outlying Fields Master Plan Area.
This hearing serves as the first of two required Public Hearings.

II.

GMR Consent Agenda
1.

Recommendation Concerning Scheduling of a Public Hearing
That the Board authorize the scheduling of the following Public Hearing:
November 5, 2026
A. 5:49 p.m. — A Public Hearing — A material resource recovery and volume
reduction dewatering facility located at 2115 N Pace Boulevard.
Summary: BCC Conditional Use Hearing to allow a material resource recovery
and volume reduction dewatering facility.
County Administrator's Report

I.

CAR Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
1.

Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing for
Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Establishing the Board's Intent to Use
the Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments Stephan Hall, Finance Director, Office of Management and Budget
That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing on November 5,
2026, at 5:31 p.m., to consider adopting a Resolution establishing the Board's
intent to use the Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Special
Assessments, as provided in Florida Statutes 197.3632.

2.

Recommendation Concerning Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity
for the Provision of Advanced Life Support and/or Basic Life Support Services in
Escambia County, Florida - Eric Gilmore, Public Safety Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning Certificates of Public
Convenience and Necessity:
A. Approve the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for
provision of Advanced Life Support (ALS) and/or Basic Life Support (BLS)

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services in Escambia County, Florida, with noted limitations, to Escambia County
Public Safety Department; Rocky Mountain Holdings, LLC, dba Air Methods;
Med-Trans Corporation, dba Lifeguard AirCare 3; Lifeguard Ambulance Service
of Florida, LLC; Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart;
and Baptist Health Care, Inc., effective January 1, 2027, through December 31,
2027; and
B. Authorize the Chair to sign the Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity for each agency.
3.

Recommendation Concerning the Agreement between Escambia County,
Florida, and the Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida for
Mutual Aid Responses to Fire Emergencies and Training Opprotunities - Eric
Gilmore, Public Safety Department Director
That the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Mutual Aid
Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and the Commanding Officer,
Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida regarding mutual aid responses and
training opportunities between the two organizations. This agreement
strengthens the partnership between Escambia County Fire Rescue (ECFR) and
Fire and Emergency Services Gulf Coast (FESGC), providing consistent highskilled training and service delivery to all the citizens and visitors to Escambia
County.

4.

Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposal of Computer Equipment
for the Information Technology Department - John Erar, Chief Information
Officer, Information Technology Department
That the board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the
Information Technology Department, for property described and listed on the
Request Form, with the reason for disposition stated. The items have been found
to be of no further use to the County and will be disposed of properly. The
average age of the equipment being retired is 11 years old. Due to the advanced
age of the devices, the hard drive and memory have been removed from each
device; Escambia County should not provide these devices to other agencies as
the cost to the agencies will be more to refurbish than to purchase new devices.
These items will be auctioned off for parts “as is”.

5.

Recommendation Concerning Amending Purchasing Policy and Procedures —
Lyndsey Stevens, Purchasing Director, Office of Purchasing
That the Board take the following action concerning the amendment of
Purchasing Policy and Procedures:
A. Approve the Office of Purchasing Policy, as amended; and
B. Approve the General Terms and Conditions for Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) Local Agency Programs (LAP) specific solicitations.

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Recommendation Concerning Repealing Resolution R2010-22, Blackout Policy,
and Establishing a Cone of Silence Policy – Lyndsey Stevens, Purchasing
Director, Office of Purchasing
That the Board take the following action concerning the County’s Blackout
Policy:
A. Repeal Resolution R2010-22, Blackout Policy; and
B. Adopt and authorize the chair to sign the Resolution establishing a Cone of
Silence Policy to replace the repealed Blackout Policy.

7.

Recommendation Concerning Requests for Disposition of Property for the Public
Works Department - James Higdon, Public Works Department Director
That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Forms by the
Public Works Department for the equipment which is described and listed on the
Disposition Forms, with the reason for disposition stated. The items are to be
disposed of properly.

8.

Recommendation Concerning a Hold Harmless and Indemnificaiton Agreement
between Escambia County, Florida and the Pensacola MESS Hall, Inc. - Robert
E. Hogan, Facilities Management Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the acceptance of a Hold
Harmless and Indemnification Agreement between Escambia County, Florida,
and Pensacola MESS Hall, Inc.:
A. Approve the Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement between
Escambia County, Florida, and Pensacola MESS Hall, Inc., for the use of the
County's exterior courtyard of the Ernie Lee Magaha Governmental Building,
located at 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola, Florida, for their Science on the Street
program to be held at the following times: and
October 30, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.;
November 1, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.;
November 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; and
November 7, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
B. Authorize the County Administrator, or his designee, to sign the Hold
Harmless and Indemnification Agreement and any related documents.

II.

CAR Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
1.

Recommendation Concerning the Purchase and Installation of Playground
Amenities at Oakfield Acres Park - Clara Long, Neighborhood and Human
Services Department Director

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That the Board take the following action concerning the purchase and installation
of playground park amenities:
A. Authorize the use of the OMNIA Partners Contract #2017001134; and
B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase
Order in the amount of $206,608 to GameTime for the purchase and installation
of playground amenities at Oakfield Acres Park.
Name of
Project

Improvements

Oakfield
Install new
Acres Park playground
Oakfield CRA equipment with ADA
Ramp

Funding
Source

Amount

Contract

Fund 151 Oakfield
CRA
Cost Center
370121

$206,60
8

OMNIA
Partner
Contract
#2017001134

This project is located in District 3.
2.

Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a Purchase Order to Foth and
Van Dyke Associates, Inc., on Contract PD 23-24.010, "Professional Services"
for the Pensacola Pass Inlet Management Plan - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld,
Natural Resources Management Department Director
That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and
sign a 2026-2027 Purchase Order to Foth & Van Dyke and Associates, Inc., for
the 2026 Physical Monitoring - Perdido Key Gulf Islands National Seashore
(GUIS) to provide beach survey and analysis in the amount of $96,000 with a 50percent cost share from the County and 50% cost share from the State of
Florida;

3.

Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Amount

Contract
Number

Foth & Van Dyke and
Associates, Inc.

Fund 001, General
Fund, Cost Center
110201, Object Code
53101

$96,000

PD 2324.010

Recommendation Concerning Grant Agreement #L0446 with the State of
Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, in the Amount of $1,000,000,
for the Escambia County Carpenter Creek / Bayou Texar Stream Restoration
Property Acquisition - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Natural Resources
Management Department Director

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That the Board take the following action concerning Grant Agreement #L0446
with the State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, in the amount
of $1,000,000 for the Carpenter Creek / Bayou Texar Stream Restoration
Property Acquisition Project:
A. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Grant Agreement #L0446 with the
State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, in the amount of
$1,000,000 for the Carpenter Creek / Bayou Texar Stream Restoration Property
Acquisition Project. There is no match required on the part of the Grantee under
this Agreement;
B. Authorize the Chair to sign any future documents related to no-cost time
extensions, subject to legal review and sign-off, without further action of the
Board; and
C. Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution approving Supplemental
Budget Amendment #SBA-27007 Fund 118, in the amount of $1,000,000, to
recognize the proceeds from the FDEP and to appropriate these funds for
Property Acquisition related to the Carpenter Creek / Bayou Texar Stream
Restoration Project.
Revenues
Source of Funds

Amount

Account Codes

Contract

State of Florida
Department of
Environmental
Protection

$1,000,000

Fund 118, Gulf
L0446
Coast Restoration
Fund, Acct (new),
FDEP Carp Creek
L0446

Total Revenue

$1,000,000

Expenditures
Source of Funds

Amount

Account Codes

Contract

State of Florida
Department of
Environmental
Protection

$1,000,000

Fund 118, Gulf
L0446
Coast Restoration
Fund, Cost Center
222057 (new),
FDEP Carp Creek
L0446, Object
Code 56101 Land

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Total
Expenditures

$1,000,000

NOTE: The County Attorney's Office has requested that the Board be made
aware of the following language:
Attachment 1, Paragraph 23.d. (page 10 of 14) - 23. Compliance with Federal,
State and Local Laws.
Any dispute concerning performance of the Agreement shall be processed as
described herein. Jurisdiction for any damages arising under the terms of the
Agreement will be in the courts of the State, and venue will be in the Second
Judicial Circuit, in and for Leon County. Except as otherwise provided by law, the
parties agree to be responsible for their own attorney fees incurred in connection
with disputes arising under the terms of this Agreement.
Attachment 2, Paragraph 6. Land Acquisition (page 2 of 3 – the seventh
sentence in the first quoted section) — 6. Land Acquisition.
Venue for enforcement actions regarding these Restrictive Covenants shall be in
the Circuit Court of Leon County, Florida.
4.

Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Purchase
Orders Over $50,000 to Blue Arbor, Inc. - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Natural
Resources Management Department Director
That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and
sign blanket and/or individual Purchase Orders, in excess of $50,000, for Fiscal
Year 2026-2027, based upon previously-awarded Contracts, Contractual
Agreements, or annual requirements as provided by the Department of Natural
Resources Management as follows:
Vendor/Contractor

Amount

Blue Arbor, Inc.,
Vendor Number: 023818
Employment Services, Term

$150,000 PD 24-25.091
BCC Approved:
08-07-2025

Fund 001 General Fund
Cost Center 220800 - Marine
Resources
Fund 101 Restricted Fund
Cost Centers:
220310 - Tree Fund

Contract
Number

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Ordinance
220334 - Tree Mitigation
Fees
220336 - Wetland Mitigation
Fees
Fund 110 Other Grants &
Projects
Cost Center 220323 PPBEP
Acoustic Monitoring
Fund 117 Perdido Key
Beach Mouse
Cost Center 220335 Perdido
Beach Mouse
Fund 118 Gulf Coast
Restoration Fund
Cost Center 222054 PPBEP Microbial Tracking
Funding Source: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 220800; Fund 101,
Restricted Fund, Cost Centers 220310, 220334 and 220336; Fund 110, Other
Grants and Projects Fund, Cost Center 220323; Fund: 117 Perdido Key Beach
Mouse, Cost Center 220335 Perdido Beach Mouse, Fund 118, Gulf Coast
Restoration Fund, Cost Center 222054.
5.

Recommendation Concerning the Recipient/Subrecipient Agreement from the
State of Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, FWC
Agreement #26094, in the Amount of $11,843, for the Removal of Three Derelict
Vessels, an Unnamed White 30-Foot, Morgan Marine Sailboat
(FL4390RT) Located Near Pensacola Pass; an Unnamed Blue 20-Foot,
Fourwinns Open Motorboat (NC-7559-BBY) Located in Perdido Bay; and an
Unnamed White 16-Foot Invader Bowrider (IL4776EF) Located in Perdido River
- J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Natural Resources Management Department
Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Recipient/Subrecipient
Agreement from the State of Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC), FWC Agreement #26094, in the amount of $11,843, for the
removal of three derelict vessels:
A. Ratify the Chair’s to signature concerning the Recipient/Subrecipient
Agreement between the State of Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
and Escambia County, FWC Agreement #26094, relating to the Derelict Vessel
Removal Grant for Fiscal Year 2026, which provides up to $11,843, for the

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removal of these three vessels; an unnamed white 30-foot Morgan Marine
Sailboat (FL4390RT), located near Pensacola Pass/Land Cut for the amount of
$8,479; an unnamed blue 20-foot Fourwinns Open Motorboat (NC-7559-BBY),
located in Perdido Bay for the amount of $1,877; and an unnamed white 16-foot
Invader Bowrider Open Motorboat (IL4776EF), located in Perdido River for the
amount of $1,487. No County match is required;
B. Authorize the Chair or Vice Chair to sign, subject to legal review and sign-off,
any subsequent program-related documents such as reporting, no-cost time
extension, or services related to this grant that do not alter the finite terms of
funding amounts or budgets without further action of the Board; and
C. Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution approving Supplemental
Budget Amendment #SBA-27004 Fund 110, in the amount of $11,843, to
recognize the proceeds from the FWC and to appropriate these funds for the
removal of three derelict vessels, FL4390RT, an unnamed white 30-Foot,
Morgan Marine sailboat located near Pensacola Pass, NC-7559-BBY an
unnamed blue 20-Foot, Fourwinns open motorboat located in Perdido Bay, and
IL4776EF an unnamed white 16-Foot Invader Bowrider located in Perdido River.
Revenues
Source of Funds

Amount

Account Codes

Contract

Florida Fish and
Wildlife
Conservation
Commission
(FWC)

$11,843

Fund 110,
Account 334260,
Derelict Vessels
Grant

FWC 26094

Total Revenue

$11,843

Expenditures
Source of Funds

Amount

Account Codes

Contract

Florida Fish and
Wildlife
Conservation
Commission
(FWC)

$11,843

Fund 110, Cost
Center 220339,
Derelict Vessels
Grant, Object
Code 53401

FWC 26094

Total
Expenditures

$11,843

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NOTE: The County Attorney's Office has requested that the Board be made
aware of the following language:
Section 29, SEVERABILITY, CHOICE OF LAW, AND CHOICE OF VENUE,
(page 29 of 34), last three sentences, “The Parties have selected the Second
Judicial Circuit in Leon County, Florida, as the mandatory and exclusive forum
for resolving any dispute, in law or equity, that arises out of or relates to the
parties’ transactions. By signing this Agreement, the Recipient affirms that the
Recipient considers the Second Judicial Circuit to be a fair and convenient forum
for any legal action or other proceeding of any kind designed to resolve such a
dispute. The Recipient will not initiate in any other forum a legal action or other
proceeding to which this provision applies.”
Section 30, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, (page 30 of 34), "As part of the consideration
of this Agreement, the Parties hereby waive trial by jury in any action or
proceeding brought by any party against any other party pertaining to any matter
whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with this Agreement or with
the products or services provided under this Agreement, including but not limited
to any claim by the Recipient of quantum meruit."
These derelict vessels are located in Commission Districts 1 and 2.
6.

Recommendation Concerning the Recipient/Subrecipient Agreement from the
State of Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, FWC
Agreement #26097, in the Amount of $8,479, for the Removal of a Derelict
Vessel, an Unnamed White 32-Foot, Islander Sailboat (DO591303) Located
Near Pensacola Pass/NAS Pensacola - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld,
Natural Resources Management Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Recipient/Subrecipient
Agreement from the State of Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC), Agreement #26097 in the Amount of $8,479, for the
removal of an unnamed white 32-Foot Islander Sailboat (DO591303) located
near Pensacola Pass / NAS Pensacola:
A. Ratify the Chair's signature concerning the State of Florida, FWC #26097,
relating to the Derelict Vessel Removal Grant for Fiscal Year 2026 which
provides up to $8,479 in grant funding from FWC for the removal of an unnamed
white 32-Foot Islander Sailboat (DO591303) located in Pensacola Pass / NAS
Pensacola. There is no County match required under this grant;
B. Authorize the Chair to sign, subject to Legal review and sign-off, any
subsequent program-related documents such as reporting, no-cost time
extensions or services related to this grant agreement that do not alter the finite
terms of funding amounts or budgets without further action of the Board; and

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C. Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution approving Supplemental
Budget Amendment #SBA-27005, Fund 110, in the amount of $8,479, to
recognize the proceeds from the FWC and to appropriate these funds for the
removal of the DO591303, an unnamed white 32-Foot Islander Sailboat located
in Pensacola Pass / NAS Pensacola.
Revenues
Source of Funds

Amount

Account Codes

Contract

Florida Fish and
Wildlife
Conservation
Commission
(FWC)

$8,479

Fund 110,
Account 334260,
Derelict Vessels
Grant

FWC 26097

Total Revenue

$8,479

Expenditures
Source of Funds

Amount

Account Codes

Contract

Florida Fish and
Wildlife
Conservation
Commission
(FWC)

$8,479

Fund 110, Cost
Center 220339,
Derelict Vessels
Grant, Object
Code 53401

FWC 26097

Total
Expenditures

$8,479

NOTE: The County Attorney's Office has requested that the Board be made
aware of the following language:
Section 29, SEVERABILITY, CHOICE OF LAW, AND CHOICE OF VENUE,
(pages 29-30 of 34), last three sentences: “The Parties have selected the
Second Judicial Circuit in Leon County, Florida, as the mandatory and exclusive
forum for resolving any dispute, in law or equity, that arises out of or relates to
the parties’ transactions. By signing this Agreement, Recipient affirms that
Recipient considers the Second Judicial Circuit to be a fair and convenient forum
for any legal action or other proceeding of any kind designed to resolve such a
dispute. The Recipient will not initiate in any other forum a legal action or other
proceeding to which this provision applies.”

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Section 30, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, (page 30 of 34), "As part of the consideration
of this Agreement, the Parties hereby waive trial by jury in any action or
proceeding brought by any party against any other party pertaining to any matter
whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with this Agreement or with
the products or services provided under this Agreement, including but not limited
to any claim by the Recipient of quantum meruit."
This vessel is in Commission District 2.
7.

Recommendation Concerning the Recipient/Subrecipient Agreement from the
State of Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, FWC
Agreement #26112, in the Amount of $2,383, for the Removal of a Derelict
Vessel, an Unnamed White 27-Foot, Watkins Yacht Inc., Sailboat (FL7815PJ)
Located in Bayou Chico - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Natural Resources
Management Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Recipient/Subrecipient
Agreement from the State of Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC), Agreement #26112 in the Amount of $2,383, for the
removal of an unnamed white 27-foot Watkins Yacht Inc. Sailboat (FL7815PJ)
located in Bayou Chico:
A. Ratify the Chair's signature concerning the State of Florida, FWC #26112,
relating to the Derelict Vessel Removal Grant for Fiscal Year 2026 which
provides up to $2,383 in grant funding from FWC for the removal of an unnamed
white 27-Foot Watkins Yacht Inc. Sailboat (FL7815PJ) located in Bayou Chico.
There is no County match required under this grant;
B. Authorize the Chair to sign, subject to Legal review and sign-off, any
subsequent program-related documents such as reporting, no-cost time
extensions or services related to this grant agreement that do not alter the finite
terms of funding amounts or budgets without further action of the Board; and
C. Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution approving Supplemental
Budget Amendment #SBA-27006, Fund 110, in the amount of $2,383, to
recognize the proceeds from the FWC and to appropriate these funds for the
removal of the FL7815PJ, an unnamed white 27-Foot Watkins Yacht Inc.
Sailboat located in Bayou Chico.
Revenues
Source of Funds

Amount

Account Codes

Contract

Florida Fish and
Wildlife

$2,383

Fund 110,
Account 334260,

FWC 26112

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Conservation
Commission
(FWC)
Total Revenue

Derelict Vessels
Grant
$2,383

Expenditures
Source of Funds

Amount

Account Codes

Contract

Florida Fish and
Wildlife
Conservation
Commission
(FWC)

$2,383

Fund 110, Cost
Center 220339,
Derelict Vessels
Grant, Object
Code 53401

FWC 26112

Total
Expenditures

$2,383

NOTE: The County Attorney's Office has requested that the Board be made
aware of the following language:
Section 29, SEVERABILITY, CHOICE OF LAW, AND CHOICE OF VENUE,
(pages 29-30 of 34), last three sentences: “The Parties have selected the
Second Judicial Circuit in Leon County, Florida, as the mandatory and exclusive
forum for resolving any dispute, in law or equity, that arises out of or relates to
the parties’ transactions. By signing this Agreement, Recipient affirms that
Recipient considers the Second Judicial Circuit to be a fair and convenient forum
for any legal action or other proceeding of any kind designed to resolve such a
dispute. The Recipient will not initiate in any other forum a legal action or other
proceeding to which this provision applies.”
Section 30, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, (page 30 of 34), "As part of the consideration
of this Agreement, the Parties hereby waive trial by jury in any action or
proceeding brought by any party against any other party pertaining to any matter
whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with this Agreement or with
the products or services provided under this Agreement, including but not limited
to any claim by the Recipient of quantum meruit."
This vessel is in Commission District 2.
8.

Recommendation Concerning the Escambia County Water Quality Laboratory
Revised Fee Schedule Resolution - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Natural
Resources Management Department Director

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That the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution authorizing
certain fee changes by the Natural Resources Management Department for
analytical services provided by the Escambia County Water Quality Laboratory
(ECWQL). The new fees will go into effect October 15, 2026.
9.

Recommendation Concerning Agreements with Coleen Marine, Inc., and Walter
Marine I, LLC, for Artificial Reef Construction: Large Vessel Reef in Escambia
SE or LAARS E, Reef Site, AR2608 Re-Solicit (PD 25-26.097) - J. Taylor "Chips"
Kirschenfeld, Natural Resources Management Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning agreements with Coleen
Marine Inc., and Walter Marine I, LLC, for Artificial Reef Construction: Large
Vessel Reef in Escambia SE or LAARS E, Reef Site, AR2608 Re-Solicit for PD
25-26.097:
A. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement with
Coleen Marine, Inc., in the amount of $229,000 for the deployment of the Motor
Vessel, "Laura Gail," a 102.5-foot Tugboat (originally the US Navy Tug YTB-816)
which will include acquisition, cleaning, preparing, towing and deploying of the
vessel;
B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement with
Walter Marine I, LLC, in the amount of $299,000, for the deployment of the Motor
Vessel, "Frank X. Armiger," a 97-foot Passenger Ferry which will include
acquisition, cleaning, preparing, towing and deploying of the vessel;
C. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase
Order to Coleen Marine, Inc, in the amount of $229,000; and
Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Amount

Contract
Number

Coleen Marine, Inc.

Fund 101, Restricted Fund, Cost
Center 220809, Memorial Reefs,
Object Code 56301

$205,200

25-26.097

Fund 110, Other Grants and
Aides, Cost Center 220814,
Vessels Local Ord 2022-11,
Object Code 56301

$23,800

25-26.097

Total Funding:

$229,000

D. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase
Order to Walter Marine I, LLC in the amount of $299,000.

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Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Amount

Contract
Number

Walter Marine I, Inc.

Fund 101, Restricted Fund,
Cost Center 220809, Memorial
Reefs, Object Code 56301

$200,000

25-26.097

Fund 110, Other Grants and
Aides, Cost Center 220814,
Vessels Local Ord 2022-11,
Object Code 56301

$99,000

25-26.097

Total Funding:

10.

$299,000

Recommendation Concerning the First Amendment to the Agreement Relating to
the Bay Watershed Education and Training Project for the Subcontract
Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and the Pensacola and Perdido
Bays Estuary Program Under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration Grant Award #NA22NMF0080234 for the Oyster REEF Education
Program - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Natural Resources Management
Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the First Amendment to the
Agreement relating to the Bay Watershed Education and Training Project under
the Subcontract Agreement with the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary
Program (PPBEP) for funding under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) Grant Award #NA22NMF0080234 Oyster REEF
Education Program:
A. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the First Amendment
to the Agreement to the Bay Watershed Education and Training Project under
the Subcontractor Agreement funded by the NOAA Grant Award
#NA22NMF0080234 Oyster REEF Education Program, in the amount of $49,329
that deletes Section 5, Period of Performance and replaces it to change the
Period of Performance commencement retroactively to October 1, 2023. The
expiration date remains July 31, 2026; and
B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign, subject to legal signoff, any subsequent program-related documents for this project that do not alter
the finite terms and funding amounts or budgets.

11.

Recommendation Concerning the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession
Grant Program Cooperative Agreement, the Amount of $1,000,000, with the U.S.
Department of Transportation for the Escambia Bay Multimodal Corridor Finance
and Delivery Strategy Project — J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Natural
Resources Management Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Innovative Finance and

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Asset Concession Grant Program Cooperative Agreement between the U.S.
Department of Transportation and Escambia County for the Escambia Bay
Multimodal Corridor Finance and Delivery Strategy Project:
A. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Innovative Finance and Asset
Concession Grant Program Cooperative Agreement with the Department of
Transportation, in the amount of $1,000,000, for the Escambia Bay Multimodal
Corridor Finance and Delivery Strategy Project, which is a grant award to retain
expert, financial, legal, and technical advisors to help the County structure
financing, risk allocation, and delivery strategies along the Florida Gulf and
Atlanta Railroad corridor; and
B. Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution approving Supplemental
Budget Amendment #SBA-27009 Fund 118, in the amount of $1,000,000, to
recognize the proceeds from the U.S. Department of Transportation and to
appropriate these funds for a multi-faceted study for the Escambia Bay
Multimodal Corridor Finance and Delivery Strategy Project.
Revenues
Source of Funds

Amount

Account Codes

Contract

U.S. Department
of Transportation

$1,000,000

Fund 118, Gulf
Coast Restoration
Fund, Account
(new), DOT IFAC
Escambia Bay

Innovative
Finance and
Asset Concession
(IFAC) Grant
Program
Cooperative
Agreement

Total Revenue

$1,000,000

n/a
Expenditures
Source of Funds

Amount

Account Codes

Contract

U.S. Department
of Transportation

$1,000,000

Fund 118, Gulf
Coast Restoration
Fund, Cost Center
222058 (new),
DOT IFAC
Escambia Bay,
Object Code
53101
Professional
Services

Innovative
Finance and
Asset Concession
(IFAC) Grant
Program
Cooperative
Agreement

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Total
Expenditures
12.

$1,000,000

Recommendation Concerning Amendment #5 to Agreement #RES04 between
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Escambia County,
Florida, for the Beach Haven NE Phase II Project — J. Taylor "Chips"
Kirschenfeld, Natural Resources Management Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning Amendment #5 to
Agreement #RES04 between Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(FDEP) and Escambia County, Florida, for the Beach Haven NE Phase II
Project:
A. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment #5 to Agreement
#RES04 with the FDEP, for the Beach Haven Joint Stormwater and Wastewater
Improvement Project Phase II Implementation (Escambia County Beach Haven
NE Phase II Project), which will allow Escambia County to use the remaining
funds from the grant agreement to help fund Beach Haven Phase 1 repairs after
Beach Haven Phase 2 is complete. Amendment #5 deletes Attachment A-2 and
is replaced with Attachment A-3 for the Grant Work Plan, deletes Attachment B
and is replaced with Attachment B-1 for Payment Request Summary Form,
deletes Attachment E and is replaced with Attachment E-1 for Special Audit
Requirements, deletes Attachment L-1 and is replaced with Attachment L-2 for
Second Revised Observational Data Plan, deletes Attachments K and M in their
entirety, deletes Section 17. CONTACTS: in its entirety and replaced with new
Grant Manager and Grantee Grant Manager information, and all other terms and
conditions of the Agreement remain in effect; and
B. Authorize the Chair to sign, subject to legal sign-off, any subsequent programrelated documents for this project that do not alter the finite terms of funding
amounts or budgets.
This project is in Commission District 2.

13.

Recommendation Concerning the Notice of Award from the U.S. Department of
the Treasury RESTORE Direct Component, Pot 1, Grant #RDCGR080740-0100, in the Amount of $1,056,908, for the Ellyson Industrial Park Stormwater
Design and Construction – J. Taylor “Chips” Kirschenfeld, Natural Resources
Management Department Director; Stephan Hall, Finance Director, Office of
Management and Budget
That the Board take the following action concerning the U.S. Department of the
Treasury RESTORE Direct Component, Pot 1, Grant #RDCGR080740-01-00, for
the Ellyson Industrial Park Stormwater Design and Construction Project:
A. Ratify and accept the U.S. Department of theTreasury Notice of Award, Grant
#RDCGR080740-01-00, in the amount of $1,056,908 for the Ellyson Industrial

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Park Stormwater Design and Construction Project;
B. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution approving
Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-27010 Fund (118), in the amount of
$1,056,908 to recognize proceeds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury and
to appropriate these funds for the development of the Ellyson Industrial Park
Stormwater Design and Construction Project and associated personnel costs;
and
Source of
Funds

Amount

Fund

U.S.
Department
of the
Treasury
RESTORE
Direct
Component

$1,056,908 118/Gulf
Coast
Restoration
Fund

Total
Revenue

$1,056,908

Account
Codes

Revenue Title

Revenue
RDC Natural
Account
Resources
331301
Project
Code
RDC80740

Expenditures
Source of
Funds

Amount

Fund

Account
Codes

Account Title

U.S.
$38,230
Department of
the Treasury
RESTORE
Direct
Component

118/Gulf
Coast
Restoration
Fund

Cost Center Regular Salaries
222140
(new), RES
Ellyson Ind
Park

U.S.
$18,678
Department of
the Treasury
RESTORE

118/Gulf
Coast
Restoration
Fund

Object
Code 51201
Project
Code
RDC80740
Cost Center FICA Taxes
222140
(new), RES
Ellyson Ind
Park

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Direct
Component

Object
Code 52101
Project
Code
RDC80740

U.S.
$1,000,000 118/Gulf
Department of
Coast
the Treasury
Restoration
RESTORE
Fund
Direct
Component

Cost Center Improvements other
222140
than Buildings
(new), RES
Ellyson Ind
Park
Object
Code
56301
Project
Code
RDC80740

Total
Expenditure

$1,056,908

C. Authorize the County Administrator or his designee to sign, subject to legal
sign-off, any subsequent documents required for services related to this Project
that do not exceed Board approval thresholds or established policy.
NOTE: There is not a signature page for the County Commissioner Chair as they
are only approving on the record. The Board needs to be made aware Chips
Kirschenfeld is listed as the Grantee Authorizing Official, and they will need to
give him the authority. There is an insurance requirement that the Risk
Department will need to review to confirm we are in compliance. Also, confirm
our bonding policy is adequate.
Ellyson Industrial Park Stormwater Design and Construction Grant project is
located in Commissioner District 4.
14.

Recommendation Concerning the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Miscellaneous
Appropriations Agreement for Keep Pensacola Beautiful, Inc. - Stephan Hall,
Finance Director, Office of Management and Budget
That the Board take the following action concerning the Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement for Keep Pensacola Beautiful, Inc.:
A. Approve the Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement for Keep Pensacola
Beautiful, Inc., in the amount of $153,310 to be paid from the Solid Waste
Management Fund (401), Cost Center 230314, Account Code 53401;
B. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement and all other

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necessary documents; and
C. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase
Order in the amount of $153,310, to Keep Pensacola Beautiful, Inc., per the
Agreement.
15.

Recommendation Concerning the Emergency Medical Services State Matching
Grant Memorandum of Agreement between Escambia County and the Florida
Department of Health - Eric Gilmore, Public Safety Department Director
That the Board take the following action regarding the Emergency Medical
Services Matching Grant:
A. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Memorandum of Agreement
between Escambia County and The Florida Department of Health, Emergency
Medical Services Program Matching Grant M2621, providing funds, in the
amount of $13,648.50, to purchase items needed for a Press the Chest event;
B. Adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA
27008, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110), in the amount of $13,649, to
recognize proceeds from the Florida Department of Health; and
C. Authorize the Emergency Medical Services Chief, to sign and certify each
Grant quarterly report, reimbursement request, Grant close-out report, and any
subsequent documents as appropriate to implement this Grant.
The County Attorney's Office has requested that the Board be made aware of
the following language within the Agreement:
Please note that the agreement contains provisions that require the County to
indemnify and hold the other party harmless, which could result in the County
bearing liabilities beyond what it is legally obligated to pay.
Venue must be in Leon County, Florida to the exclusion of all other jurisdictions.
Funding: Fund 110, Other Grants and Project Funds, Cost Center 330488 with
matching funds of $5,549.50 coming from Fund 408, Emergency Medical
Services, Cost Center 330302, EMS Operations.

16.

Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-26075 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 New CORE Revenue - Eric Gilmore, Public Safety
Department Director
That the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution approving
Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-26075, in the amount of $50,320
increasing the approved Fiscal Year 25-26 CORE personnel budget and to
recognize increased revenues in Revenue Code 337207 related to

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reimbursements from North West Florida Health related to CORE activities.
This will be applied to salary expenses related to the CORE program.
The fund level budget will increase by $50,320 through Fund 122-Opioid
Abatement, Revenue Code 337207-CORE Project. This new revenue has not
previously been recognized in the fund level budget.
17.

Recommendation Concerning the Addition of Attatchment "A" to a Resolution Eric Gilmore, Public Safety Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the uncollectible bad-debt
write-off of Accounts Receivable recorded in the Emergency Medical Services
(EMS) Fund (408) of Escambia County:
A. Rescind its action of September 24, 2026, CAR II-16, due to Attachment "A"
being inadvertently omitted from the recommendation; and
B. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the write-off of $9,342,143.34 in Accounts
Receivable that have been recorded in the EMS Fund (408) of Escambia County
on September 1, 2026, for the year ended September 30, 2026; and
C. Authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution.
This Resolution allows an accounting transaction to be recorded and in no way
should be construed to be a forgiveness of debt. This Resolution includes writeoffs from EMS Ambulance Billings for 15,394 claims that have been through all
phases of the in-house billing cycles, including all primary and secondary
insurance filing, and private pay processing pre-collection letter(s), after three
invoices have been sent by staff. These accounts have been turned over to the
contracted collections vendor.
Dates of service by year for the FY25 write-off:
2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Total

Accounts

Self
$5,022.72 $26,682.77 $458,050.47 $7,823,425.62 $1,028,981.76 $9,342,143.34 15,394
Pay/Bill
Patient

18.

Recommendation Concerning the Revised Fee Schedule for Training Courses
Resolution - Eric Gilmore, Public Safety Department Director
That the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution authorizing
certain fee changes by the Department of Public Safety Training Center for the
services provided by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Training Division.
EMS periodically revises its schedule of fees for services, and the new fees will
go into effect upon the Board's adoption of this Resolution.

October 15, 2026
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Class
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Initial)
8 hour — Including Book

Current Proposed
Fee
Fee
$245

$275

$150

$225

Advanced Cardiac Life Support/Basic
Life Support Combination
(Online pre-course work/Instructor led
skills)

-

$225

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Heart
Code - Skills Testing Only)

$125

$125

-

$250

-

$95

Basic Life Support (HeartCode - Skills
Testing Only)

$50

$50

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Initial)
– Including Book

$200

$275

$150

$175

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Skills
Testing Only)

$125

$125

Pediatric Emergency Assessment
Recognition & Stabilization

$100

$125

Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid (Total)

$70

$125

Advanced Stroke Life Support (Skills
Testing Only)

-

$125

Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(Renewal)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support –
Experienced Provider
Basic Life Support for Healthcare
Providers

Pediatric Advanced Life Support
(Renewal)

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Babysitter & New Parent Bootcamp –
Friends and Family CPR + When and
How to Call 911 + Basic Safety

-

$75

-

$20

-

$45

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

$8

$10

Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Experienced Provider

$8

$10

Basic Life Support

$5

$7.5

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

$8

$10

Pediatric Emergency Assessment
Recognition & Stabilization

$8

$7.5

Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid

$20

$25

-

$50

Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)
16-Hour course

-

$250

All Hazards Disaster Response
(AHDR) 8-Hour course

-

$125

Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) 16Hour Course

-

$250

EMS Vehicle Operator Safety (EVOS)
16-Hour Course

-

$250

EMS Vehicle Operator Safety (EVOS)
8-hour Refresher

-

$125

Friends and Family CPR (School)
HeartSaver CPR/AED – Escambia
County Corrections Department rate
Cost for American Heart Association
eCards

Stop the Bleed
Stop the Bleed – 4 Student Minimum
**Fee listed is per student**
NAEMT Training

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First On the Scene (FOTS) 5-Hour
Course

-

$60

Prehospital Trauma Life Support
(PHTLS) 16-Hour Course

-

$250

Tactical Emergency Combat Care
(TECC) 16-Hour Course

-

$300

**Fee listed for NAEMT courses does
not include books. Books
will be on loan to students prior to
attending class. Students may also
purchase separately; see price of
books below.

**Price
includes
certificate
&
card
** Call for
current
pricing

AHA Books
ACLS e-Book or physical book
ACLS EP e-Book or physical book
BLS e-Book or physical book
PEARS e-Book or physical book
PALS e-Book or physical book

** Call for
current
pricing

NAEMT Books
AMLS e-Book or physical book
PHTLS e-Book or physical book
TECC e-Book or physical book
EPC e-Book or physical book
AHDR e-Book or physical book
EVOS e-Book or physical book
NAEMT Instructor Traning Fee —
Per Discipline
Instructor Course — Instructor
Monitoring (Within Escambia County)
AHA Outside Training Site Fees

-

$150

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Instructor cards

-

$25

ACLS e-cards

-

$8.50

BLS e-cards

-

$6.50

PALS e-cards

-

$8.50

PEARS e-cards

-

$6.50

Heartsaver CPR, First Aid, AED

-

$23

AHA Instructor Training Fee - Per
Discipline
Instructor Course - Instructor
Monitoring (Within Escambia County)

-

$150

Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for Service Wing Organic
Solutions, LLC for a Hypochlorous Acid Generator, PD 25-26.083 - William R.
Powell, Corrections Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Fiscal Year 2026-2027
contract award for hypochlorous (HOCL) acid generator with a five-year warranty
and maintenance agreement for Escambia County Corrections, PD 25-26.083,
Hypochlorous Acid Generator:
A. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement
between Escambia County, Florida, and Service Wing Organic Solutions, LLC.,
per the terms and conditions of PD 25-26.083, in the amount of $117,533; and
B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator or his designee to issue and
sign a Purchase Order in the amount of $117,533.

20.

Vendor/Contractor Funding

Amount

Contract
Number

Service Wing
Organic Solutions,
LLC.

$117,533

PD 25-26.083

Fund 352,
Commissary/Detention
Cost Center: 290407
$100,933
Fund 001, General Fund
Cost Center: 290401
$8,300
Cost Center: 290415
$8,300

Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-27003
for Fiscal Year 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

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JAG2025-15PBJA-03433 - Paul Polk, Grants Coordinator, Escambia County
Sheriff’s Office Finance Division
That the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution approving
Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-27003, in the amount of $140,556, to
recognize revenue from JAG Grant
2025-JAG-15PBJA-03433 and appropriating these funds to be used for overtime
related to bike patrol and violent crime activities with the Escambia County
Sheriff's Office.
Funding: Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects, Cost Center 540214 (new),
Account Code 58101.
21.

Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a Purchase Order to SHI
International for the Microsoft Volume License Renewal - John Erar, Chief
Information Officer, Information Technology Department
That the Board take the following action concerning the issuance of a Purchase
Order to SHI International for the Microsoft License Renewal:
A. Approve and authorize the use of Contract Sourcewell — Technology
Products and Solutions #121923-SHI;
B. Approve the issuance of a Purchase Order to SHI International, in the amount
of $650,504.63; and
C. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Purchase Order.
Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Amount

Contract
Number

SHI International
Vendor # 193696
Microsoft Volume License Renewal
Term: 11/01/2026 - 10/31/2027

Fund 001,
$650,504.63 Quote
General Fund Year 2
#27879443
Cost Center
270102
Contract #
Object Code
12192355403
SHI
Agreement
#5854775
Year 2 of 3

22.

Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a Purchase Order to PC Solutions
and Integration for the Firewall Renewals - John Erar, Chief Information Officer,
Information Technology Department

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That the Board take the following action concerning the issuance of a Purchase
Order to PC Solutions and Integration, Inc.:
A. Authorize the use of Contract #43230000-NASPO-19-ACS, NASPO Master
Contract #AR3229, NASPO Contract Term: October 1, 2019, through September
30, 2026, and has been amended to January 28, 2027;
B. Approve the issuance of a Purchase Order, in the amount of $184,319.50 to
be paid in full during Fiscal Year 2026-2027, to PC Solutions and Integration,
Inc. for the Palo Alto Firewall Renewal; and
C. Authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign the Purchase Order.
Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Amount

Contract
Number

PC Solutions and Integration, Inc.
Vendor # 423027
Palo Alto Firewall Renewal
Term: 1 year term
To be paid in full in the 2026/2027
Fiscal Year

Fund 001
Cost Center
270102
Object Code
55403

$184,319.50 43230000NASPO19-ACS,
NASPO
Master
Contract
#AR3229
Contract
Term:
October 1,
2019 September
30, 2026,
amended
to January
28,2027
Quote
#021244

23.

Recommendation Concerning an Amendment to the Contract for PD 24-25.065,
Marathon Health - Nikki Powell, Human Resources Department Director
That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to
sign the amendment to the Marathon Health Contract, PD 24-25.065, adding a
Behavioral Health Counselor to the Employee Health and Wellness Clinic.
Funds are available in Fund 501, Internal Services, Cost Center 150112.

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Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a Purchase Order for Artificial Turf
And Installation at John R. Jones Stadium Complex - Michael Rhodes, Parks
and Recreation Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the purchase and installation
of Artificial Turf And Installation at John R. Jones Stadium Complex, Sourcewell
Contract #031622-SII, to Russell Construction of Alabama, Inc.:
A. Authorize the use of the Sourcewell Contract #031622-SII, in the amount of
$13,568,741.04, for earthwork, artificial turf, and installation; and
B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign a Purchase Order, in
the amount of $13,568,741.04, to Russell Construction of Alabama, Inc.
Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Russell Construction of Fund 312, Series 2025
Alabama, Inc.
TDT Note
Cost Center 350240,
John R Jones Stadium
Complex

Amount

Contract
Number

$13,568,741.04 Sourcewell
Contract
#031622SII

Object Code 56301,
Improvements Other
than Buildings

The Artificial Turf And Installation at John R. Jones Stadium Complex is located
in Commission District 3.
25.

Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a Purchase Order for the Miracle
League Playground at John R. Jones Park, - Michael Rhodes, Parks and
Recreation Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the purchase and installation
of Replacement Playground Equipment for the Miracle League Playground at
John R. Jones Park:
A. Approve Administrative Budget Amendment #ABA-27004, in the amount of
$125,668, transferring funds from Local Option Sales Tax District 5 Discretionary
Funds for the Miracle League Playground at John R. Jones Park;

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Expenditures - FROM
Source of Funds

Amount

Account Codes

Fund 353, LOST IV
District 5 Discretionary
Funds

$125,668

Fund 353, Cost Center
110280, LOST Admin
Reserves, Object Code
56301

Total Expenditures

$125,668

EXPENDITURES - TO
Source of Funds

Amount

Account Codes

Fund 353, LOST IV
District 5 Discretionary
Funds

$125,668

Fund 353, Cost Center
110102, Object Code
56301, PN 27DS3285

Total Expenditures

$125,668

B. Authorize the use of the OMNIA Partners Contract #2017001134; and
C. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a
Purchase Order, in the amount of $251,334.08, to GameTime.
Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Amount

Contract
Number

GameTime

Fund 353, Cost Center
110102, Object Code
56301, PN 26DS3285,
$125,667.04

$251,334.08 OMNIA
Partners
Contract
#2017001134

Fund 353, Cost Center
350221, Object Code
56301, PN 19PR0369
$125,667.04
26.

Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a Purchase Order to American
Ramp Company for the Purchase and Installation of Replacement Playground
Equipment at Chimes Way Park - Michael Rhodes, Parks and Recreation
Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the purchase and installation

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of Replacement Equipment at Chimes Way Park, Sourcewell Contract #112420ARC, to American Ramp Company:
A. Authorize the use of the Sourcewell Contract #112420-ARC, for purchase and
installation of Replacement Equipment in the amount of $60,629.27; and
B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase
Order, in the amount of $60,629.27, to American Ramp Company.
Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Amount

Contract
Number

American Ramp
Company

Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost
Center 350221, Object
Code 56301,
Improvements Other than
Buildings, PN19PR0409

$60,629.27 Sourcewell
Contract
#112420ARC

The Replacement Equipment is for Chimes Way Park is located in Commission
District 3.
27.

Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a Purchase Order to GameTime
for the Purchase and Installation of Replacement Playground Equipment at
Mayfair Playground - Michael Rhodes, Parks and Recreation Department
Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the purchase and installation
of Replacement Playground Equipment at the Mayfair Park Playground:
A. Authorize the use of the OMNIA Partners Contract #2017001134; and
B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase
Order, in the amount of $106,752.31, to GameTime.
Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Amount

Contract
Number

GameTime

Fund 353, LOST IV,
Cost Center 350221,
Object Code 56301,
Improvements Other
than Buildings,
PN19PR0409

$106,752.31 OMNIA
Partners
Contract
#2017001134

The Replacement Equipment at Mayfair Park Playground is located in
Commission District 3.

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Recommendation Concerning an Amendment of Agreement for Professional
Consulting Services, PD 24-25.129, Fixed Route Service Redesign - Thaddeus
J. Davenport, Mass Transit Department Director
That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the
Amendment of Agreement for Professional Consulting Services, PD 24-25.129,
Fixed Route Service Design between Escambia County, Florida, and Alfred
Benesch Company:
A. Approve the Amendment to the Agreement between Escambia County,
Florida and Alfred Benesch & Company (Benesch), per the terms of and
conditions of PD 24-25-.129, Fixed-Route Service Redesign;
B. Approve and Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Amendment; and
C. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase
Order to Alfred Benesch and Company, in the amount of $74,576.76.
Vendor/Contractor Funding Source

Amount

Alfred Benesch and FTA Section 5307 $74,576.76
Company
- Planning (FL2026-053)

Contract
Number
PD 24-25.129

Fund 104, Mass
Transit
Cost Center
320401

29.

Recommendation Concerning an Application for Certificate of Need and NonExclusive Long Term Franchise Agreement for Alliant Waste Services, Inc. Andrew Liess, Waste Services Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Certificate of Need and
Non-Exclusive Long Term Franchise Agreement for Alliant Waste Services, Inc.:
A. Approve the Application for Certificate of Need and Solid Waste Permit,
permitting Alliant Waste Services, Inc., to operate in Escambia County, Florida;
B. Authorize the Chair to sign the Certificate of Need;
C. Approve the Non-Exclusive Long Term Franchise Agreement for the
Collection of Commercial Solid Waste Between Escambia County, Florida and

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Alliant Waste Services, Inc.; and
D. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Franchise Agreement.
30.

Recommendation Concerning the Single Source Purchase of a Certified
Powertrain Plus Hydraulic (CPT+ HYD) Rebuild of Caterpillar D8T PN 66178 Andrew Liess, Waste Services Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning a Caterpillar Certified
Powertrain Plus Hydraulic (CPT+HYD) Rebuild of PN 66178, CAT D8T Dozer:
A. Authorize the Single-Source procurement of a Caterpillar Certified Powertrain
Plus Hydraulic System Rebuild for the County-owned Caterpillar D8T Dozer
(Serial #AW401107) for Waste Services Department Operations; and
B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase
Order to Thompson Tractor Company, Inc., in the amount of $686,818.70 for the
Certified Powertrain Plus Hydraulic Rebuild, with 5-Year 10,000 hour Warranty,
of the County-owned D8T Caterpillar D8T Dozer, PN 66178, Serial #AW401107,
for the Waste Services Department.

31.

Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Amount

Thompson Tractor Company,
Inc.

Fund: 401 Solid Waste Fund
Cost Center: 230314 SW
Operations
Object Code: 56401,
Machinery and Equipment

$686,818.70
Single Source
Caterpillar
Certified
Powertrain
Rebuild

Recommendation Concerning Assignment of Agreements for Roads, Inc. of
NWF to C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. and Cancellation of Agreements
- Lyndsey Stevens, Purchasing Director, Office of Purchasing
That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the
Assignment of Agreements and Contract Terminations Notices between
Escambia County, Florida, and Roads, Inc. of NWF, to C.W. Roberts
Contracting, Inc. for the following Contracts:
A. Approve the Assignment of Agreement for PD 22-23.126 General Paving and
Drainage, which was amended on December 11, 2025, from Roads, Inc. of NWF
to C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc;
B. Terminate the Agreement with C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. for PD 2223.126 General Paving and Drainage;

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C. Terminate the Agreement with Roads, Inc. of NWF for PD 23-24.074
Alternative Funding for Continuing Contracts;
D. Approve the Assignment of Agreement for PD 24-25.087 Roadway Materials,
from Roads, Inc. of NWF to C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc.;
E. Terminate the Agreement with C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. for PD 2425.087 Roadway Materials;
F. Terminate the Agreement with Roads, Inc. of NWF for PD 25-26.076 Milled
Asphalt;
G. Approve the Assignment of Agreement for PD 22-23.070 Beach Haven NE
Phase II, from Roads, Inc. of NWF to C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc.;
H. Approve the Assignment of Agreement for PD 23-24.100 Carpenters Creek,
from Roads, Inc. of NWF to C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc.;
I. Approve the Assignment of Agreement for PD 25-26.085 Highway 4
Resurfacing, from Roads, Inc. of NWF to C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc.;
J. Approve the Assignment of Agreement for PD 25-26.063 Monroe Ave
Drainage Improvements-CDBG-DR HS005, from Roads, Inc. of NWF to C.W.
Roberts Contracting, Inc.; and
K. Approve the Assignment of Agreement for PD 21-22.076 Level I Debris
Hauling Services, from Roads, Inc. of NWF to C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc.
32.

Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2026 $25,000$50,000 Purchasing Report for the Fourth Quarter, which Ended September 30,
2026 — Lyndsey Stevens, Purchasing Director, Office of Purchasing
That the Board accepts for the record the Fiscal Year 2026, $25,000-$50,000
Purchasing Report for the Fourth Quarter, which ended September 30, 2026.

33.

Recommendation Concerning Approval of State Aid to Libraries Grant
Agreement - Rachel Nicholas, Interim Library Services Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the State Aid to Libraries
Grant Agreement:
A. Approve the State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement between the State of
Florida, the Department of State, and the Escambia County Board of County
Commissioners, for and on behalf of the West Florida Public Library System;
B. Authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement with Section (39) Mandated
Conditions, that "This Agreement shall be construed, performed and enforced in

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all respects in accordance with the laws and rules of Florida. Venue or location
for any legal action arising under this Agreement will be Leon County, Florida";
C. Authorize the Chair to sign the Certification of Hours; and
D. Approve and authorize the County Administrator, if necessary, to sign any
documents needed for the completion of this Grant.
The State Aid to Libraries Program provides annual funding to eligible recipients
for the operation and maintenance of public libraries. The funds will be included
in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget for the West Florida Public Libraries
when received.
34.

Recommendation Concerning Issuance of Purchase Orders, in Excess of
$50,000, for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 - James Higdon, Public Works Department
Director
That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and
sign blanket and/or individual Purchase Orders, in excess of $50,000, for Fiscal
Year 2026-2027, based on previously awarded Contracts, Contractual
Agreements, or Annual Maintenance Requirements for the Public Works
Department. A list of proposed Purchase Orders is provided.
Vendor/Contractor Funding

Amount

Contract
Number

CW Roberts
(Vendor #427366)
Hot Asphalt

Fund 175, Cost
Center
260102,55301
(Road
Maintenance)

$175,000 PD 24-25.087
(Pending BCC
approval of
Assignment of
Agreement to
CW Roberts Item 12.II.51)

Genuine Parts
Company
dba Napa Auto
Parts
(Vendor #429772)
Parts, Supplies,
Repair,
Maintenance

Fund 175, Cost
Center 260201,
54608, 54601
and 55201
(Fleet
Maintenance)

$150,000 Sourcewell
Contract
#100124GPC

McGriff Tire
Company Inc
(Vendor #432440)

Fund 175, Cost
$75,000
Center 260201,
54608 and 54601

Sourcewell
Contract
#051525-BRDG

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Light and heavy
equipment tires

(Fleet
Maintenance)

McGriff Tire
Company Inc
(Vendor #432440)
Light and heavy
equipment tires

Fund 143, Cost
$75,000
Center 330206,
54608 and 54601
(Fire Services)

Sourcewell
Contract
#051525-BRDG

Sunbelt
(Vendor #195886)
Fire truck parts,
Supplies, Repair

Fund 143, Cost
Center 330206,
54608
(Fire Services)

Sourcewell
Contract
#082025-RVG

McGriff Tire
Company Inc
(Vendor #432440)
Light and heavy
equipment tires

Fund 408, Cost
$75,000
Center 330302,
54608 and 54601
(Emergency
Medical
Services)

Ward International
Trading Company
Inc. LLC
(Vendor #230582)
Parts, Supplies,
Repair

Fund 408, Cost
Center 330302,
54608, 56401
and 55201
(Emergency
Medical
Services)

$75,000

Sourcewell
Contract
#051525-BRDG

$800,000 Sourcewell
Contract
#080124-NVS

Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Purchase Order in Excess of $50,000 to Blue Arbor, Inc., for Additional
Temporary Labor Services - Tim Tolbert, Building Official/Building Services
Department Director
That the Board, for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, approve and authorize the County
Administrator to issue and sign a blanket Purchase Order in excess of $50,000
for temporary labor services as needed by the Building Services Department, per
PD 25-56.091 as follows:
Vendor/Contractor Funding

Amount

Contract #

Blue Arbor, Inc. Vendor #023818

$70,000

P.D. 24-25.091

Fund: 406; Cost
Center 250109;
Object Code
53401

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Recommendation Concerning a Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Purchase Order, in
Excess of $50,000, to South Central Planning and Development Commission for
MyGovernmentOnline Software Suite — Tim Tolbert, Building Official/Building
Services Department Director
That the Board, for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, authorize the County Administrator to
issue and sign blanket and/or individual Purchase Orders, in excess of $50,000,
to South Central Planning and Development Commission (SCPDC), based upon
previously awarded Contracts and Contractual Agreements from the Building
Services Department for the use of the MyGovernmentOnline (MGO) Software
Suite, for the period of October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. The cost will be
divided between the Building Services Department and the Information
Technology Department as follows:
Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Amount

Contract
Number

South Central Planning and
Development Commission
Vendor #424032

Fund: 406
Inspection Fund
Cost Center:
250111
Administration
Object Code:
55403 SBITA Agreements
- $42,199.92

$84,399.84 Software
License and
Service
Agreement
(attached)
signed
5/12/2017

Fund: 001 General
Fund
Cost Center:
270102
Information
Systems
Object Code:
55403 SBITA Agreements
- $42,199.92
37.

Recommendation Concerning the New Contract Award for Continuance of the
Brightly Software, Inc, for Various County Departments - Robert E. Hogan,
Facilities Management Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Contract Award to
Brightly Software, Inc., for the Computerized Maintenance Management System
for Various County Departments:

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A. Authorize the use of the Omnia Cooperative Purchasing Contract #R210702;
B. Approve the Proposal from Brightly Software, Inc., for the maintenance
management of various assets, vehicles, facilities, and equipment of the County;
and
C. Approve the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase Order in the
amount of $80,828.06 to Brightly Software, Inc (Siemens)
Vendor

Funding

Amount

Brightly
Software,
Inc.

Fund 001
Cloud Services
Cost Center Subscription: $80,828.06
310203,
Facilities
Total Year 1: $80,828.06
Maintenance
Object Code (Optional) Total Year 2:
55403
$85,677.74
Fund 001
(Optional) Total Year 3:
Cost Center $90,818.41
350226,
Parks
Maintenance
Object Code
55403
Fund 001
Cost Center
221001,
Water
Quality
Object Code
55403
Fund 401
Cost Center
230314,
Landfill
Operations
Object Code
55403
Fund 175
Cost Center
260101,

Contract
Omnia Cooperative
Purchasing
Contract #R210702

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Roads
Department
Object Code
55403
Fund 001
Cost Center
290401
Corrections
Object Code
55403
Fund 001
Cost Center
270102
Information
Technology
Object Code
55403
38.

Recommendation Concerning the Three-Year Maintenance/Service Contract
with Guardfish Enterprises, LLC, dba Plastic Arts Sign Company for the Naval
Air Station Pensacola West Entrance Gateway Sign and the Pensacola Beach
Directional (Fish) Sign — Robert E. Hogan, Facilities Management Department
Director
That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and
sign a Purchase Order, for maintenance/service to Guardfish Enterprises, LLC,
dba Plastic Arts Sign Company for the Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola West
Entrance Gateway Sign in the amount of $50,049 and for the Pensacola Beach
Directional (Fish) Sign, in the amount of $61,344.
Vendor

Funding

Amount

Guardfish Enterprises,
LLC, dba Plastic Arts
Sign Company Guardfish
Enterprises, LLC, dba
Plastic Arts Sign
Company Guardfish
Enterprises, LLC, dba
Plastic Arts Sign
Company

Fund 001, General Fund
Cost Center 310203
Maintenance
Object Code 53401

Naval Air Station (NAS)
Pensacola West
Entrance Gateway
Sign
Estimate #2737
3-Year
Maintenance/Service
Contract — $50,049

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Year 1: 12/1/2026 11/30/2027 — $16,683
per year (1,390.25
monthly)
Year 2: 12/1/2027 11/30/2028 — $16,683
per year (1,390.25
monthly)
Year 1: 12/1/2028 11/30/2029 — $16,683
per year (1,390.25
monthly)
Guardfish Enterprises,
LLC, dba Plastic Arts
Sign Company

Fund 001, General Fund
Cost Center 310203
Maintenance
Object Code 53401

Pensacola Beach
Directional (Fish) Sign
Estimate #2735
3-Year
Maintenance/Service
Contract — $61,344
Year 1: 10/1/2026 09/30/2027 — $20,448
per year (1,704 monthly)
Year 2: 10/1/2027 09/30/2028 — $20,448
per year (1,704 monthly)
Year 1: 10/1/2028 09/30/2029 — $20,448
per year (1,704 monthly)

39.

Recommendation Concerning the Contract Approval and Issuance of a
Purchase Order to Crucible Construction, LLC for the Construction of the Mrytle
Grove Fire Station 11 — Robert E. Hogan, Facilities Management Department
Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the contract approval and
issuance of a Purchase Order to Crucible Construction, LLC for the construction
of the Myrtle Grove Fire Station 11:
A. Approve the Contract between Escambia County, Florida, and Crucible

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Construction, LLC, per the terms and conditions of PD 25-26.096, for the
construction of the Mrytle Grove Fire Station 11, in the amount of $5,236,692;
B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator or designee to sign the
Contract and any related documents for this Project;
C. Approve and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order, in the amount of
$5,236,692, to Crucible Construction, LLC;
D. Approve and authorize the usage of Owner Direct Purchase (ODP)
procurements, if desired; and
E. Authorize the County Administrator or their designee to approve and execute
any Owner Direct Purchase Orders that exceed $25,000.
Vendor

Funding

Crucible
Fund #353
Construction, LLC Cost Center
#330434
Object Code
#56201
Project
#26FS2899

Amount

Contract
Number

$5,236,692

PD 25-26.096

The Project site is located at 7209 Lillian Highway, Pensacola, Florida 32506,
identified as Parcel No. 11-2S-31-5300-000-000.
40.

Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Purchase
Orders, in Excess of $50,000, for the Engineering Department - Joy D.
Blackmon, P.E., Engineering Department Director
That the Board, for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, approve and authorize the County
Administrator to issue and sign blanket and/or individual Purchase Orders in
excess of $50,000, based upon previously awarded Contracts, Contractual
Agreements, or annual requirements, for the Engineering Department, as
follows:
Vendor/Contractor
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad
Services, Inc./Alabama and Gulf
A Coast Railway, LLC
Vendor #011274
Signal Maintenance for Railroad

Amount

Contract Number

$60,843

Annual Signal
Maintenance for
Railroad Crossings
Contracts Attached

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Crossings
Fund: 175 (Transportation Trust
Fund)
Cost Center: 211201
CSX Transportation, Inc.
Vendor #030050
Signal Maintenance for Railroad
Crossings
B

$166,900

Fund: 175 (Transportation Trust
Fund)
Cost Center: 211201

Annual Signal
Maintenance for
Railroad Crossings
($69,896); Additional
work associated with
Contract
Agreements/upgrade
costs ($100,000)
Contracts Attached

Ingram Signalization, Inc.
Vendor #406608
Street and Navigational Lights

$100,000

Fund: 175 (Transportation Trust
Fund) Cost Centers:
211201/211602/211101
Fund: 181 (Master Drainage Basin
C Fund)
Cost Centers: 210719 through
210736
Fund: 352 (LOST III) Cost Center:
210107
Fund: 353 (LOST IV) Cost Center:
210106
Fund: 167 (Bob Sikes Toll) Cost
Centers: 140301/140302
Temporary Labor Services for
Escambia County Board of County
Commissioners
Blue Arbor, Inc. Vendor #023818
Abacus Service Corporation
D
Vendor #431375 3. Marathon
Staffing Services, Inc. Vendor
#433104
Fund: 175 (Transportation Trust
Fund) Cost Centers:

PD 25-26.068
Maintenance of
Street and
Navigational Lights
BCC Approved
Contract 6/17/2026

$150,000

PD 24-25.091
Temporary Labor
Services for
Escambia County
Board of County
Commissioners
Board Approval
08/07/2025

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211201/211602/211101
Fund: 181 (Master Drainage Basin
Fund)
Cost Centers: 210719 through
210736
Fund: 352 (LOST III) Cost Center:
210107/350229
Fund: 353 (LOST IV) Cost Center:
210106/350221
Fund: 116 (Development Review):
Cost Center: 240301
Fund: 167(Bob Sikes Toll) Cost
Centers: 140301/140302 (if
needed)
Fund 112 Disaster Recovery Fund
Cost Centers: 330901 through
330909
Pavement Markings (Striping
Contract)
McShea Contracting, LLC Vendor
#433863
TRP Construction Vendor #432208
Acme Barricades, LLC Vendor
#432171
Fund: 175 (Transportation Trust
Fund) Cost Centers:
211201/211602/211101
Fund: 181 (Master Drainage Basin
E
Fund)
Cost Centers: 210719 through
210736
Fund: 352 (LOST III) Cost Center:
210107/350229
Fund: 353 (LOST IV) Cost Center:
210106/350221
Fund: 167(Bob Sikes Toll) Cost
Centers: 140301/140302 (if
needed)
Fund 112 Disaster Recovery Fund
Cost Centers: 330901 through
330909

$700,000

PD 23-24.121
Pavement Markings
(Striping Contract)
Board Approval
10/3/2024
First Extension
09/24/2026

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General Paving and Drainage
Pricing Agreement
B&W Utilities, Inc.Vendor #420661
C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc.
Vendor #427366
Chavers Construction, Inc. Vendor
#032335
JRM Construction Group, Inc.
Vendor #428734
Panhandle Grading & Paving, Inc.
Vendor #160114
Quality Enterprises, Inc. Vendor
#429409
F Roads, Inc. of NWF Vendor
#182328

$10,000,000 PD 22-23.126
Board Approval
12/11/2025
Board Approval
12/12/2024
Board Approval
4/4/2024
Board Approval
12/7/2023
Maximum of
$250,000 per project

Fund 175 - Transportation Trust
Fund
Fund 181 - Master Drainage Basins
Fund 352 - LOST III
Fund 353 - LOST IV
Fund 151 - CRA
Fund 167 - Bob Sikes
Fund 112 - Disaster Recovery
Fund 119 - ARPA
Fund 128 - Rebuild Florida

41.

Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a Purchase Order to Mott
MacDonald Florida, LLC, on Contract PD 23-24.010, "Professional Services," for
2027 Emergency Bridge Engineering and Inspections for the Escambia County
Bridge Program - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Engineering Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the issuance of a Purchase
Order to Mott MacDonald Florida, LLC, on Contract PD 23-24.010, "Professional
Services," for the Engineering Department:
A. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase
Order to Mott MacDonald Florida, LLC, in the amount of $149,225, for 2027
Emergency Bridge Engineering and Inspections for the Escambia County Bridge
Program; and
Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Amount

Contract Number

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Mott MacDonald
Florida, LLC

Fund 353, LOST IV,
Cost Center 210106,
Object Code 56301,
Project #19EN0629

$149,225 PD 23-24.010
"Professional
Services"

B. Approve and authorize the department(s), in connection with the Office of
Purchasing, to negotiate a Task Order according to Florida Statutes 287.055,
"Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act" (A&E Services) on a project-byproject basis.
42.

Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for Professional Services, PD
23-24.010 - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Engineering Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Contract Award for
Professional Services, PD 23-24.010:
A. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement
between Escambia County, Florida, and EnSafe Inc., per the terms and
conditions of PD 23-24.010, Contract Award for Professional Services; and
B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement
between Escambia County, Florida, and International Design Consulting Group,
Inc., dba Engineering & Construction Management, per the terms and conditions
of PD 23-24.010, Contract Award for Professional Services.

43.

Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a Purchase Order on Contract PD
23-24.109, General Agreement for Miscellaneous Bridge/Dock/Boat Ramp
Rehabilitation and Construction, to DKE Marine Services, Inc. for Rehabilitation
of Bridge #484079 Waycross Avenue over Unnamed Branch, Bridge #484080
Atlanta Avenue over Unnamed Branch, and Bridge #484081 Augusta Avenue
over Unnamed Branch - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Engineering Department
Director
That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and
sign a Purchase Order on Contract PD 23-24.109, General Agreement for
Miscellaneous Bridge/Dock/Boat Ramp Rehabilitation and Construction, for the
following Bridges:
A. DKE Marine Services, for the amount of $67,932.22, for Rehabilitation of
Bridge #484079 Waycross Avenue over Unnamed Branch;
B. DKE Marine Services, for the amount of $67,605.86, for Rehabilitation of
Bridge #484080 Atlanta Avenue over Unnamed Branch; and
C. DKE Marine Services, for the amount of $70,736.98, for Rehabilitation of
Bridge #484081 Augusta Avenue over Unnamed Branch.

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Vendor/Contractor Funding

Amount

DKE Marine
Services, Inc.

$206,275.06 PD 2324.109

Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost
Center 210106, Object Code
56301, Project #19EN0629

Contract
No.

Bridge #484079 Waycross
Avenue $67,932.22
Bridge #484080 Atlanta
Avenue $67,605.86
Bridge #484081 Augusta
Avenue $70,736.98
This project is located in Commission District 2.
44.

Recommendation Concerning the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority Cost Sharing
Agreement for the Olive Road Street Improvement Project (North Palafox Street
to State Road 291 [North Davis Highway]) - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Engineering
Department Director
That the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Cost Sharing
Agreement for the Olive Road Street Improvement Project (North Palafox Street
to State Road 291 (North Davis Highway)) between Escambia County, Florida,
and the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA). The Olive Road Street
Improvement Project is located in Commission Districts 3 and 4.
The Cost Sharing Agreement between Escambia County and ECUA states that
ECUA will reimburse Escambia County in an amount not to exceed $323,108.19
for the Olive Road Street Improvement Project.

45.

Recommendation Concerning Change Order #2 on Contract PD 21-22.075,
Design Services for the Oakfield Acres Palafox Street Drainage Project - Joy D.
Blackmon, P.E., Engineering Department Director
That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and
sign Change Order #2 to Purchase Order #241692 to Waggoner Engineering,
Inc., in the amount of $38,690, for the Oakfield Acres Palafox Street Drainage
Project, PD 21-22.075:
Department:

Engineering

Division:

Construction Management

Type:

Addition

Amount:

$38,690

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Vendor:

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. (formerly
Sigma Consulting Group, Inc.)

Project Name:

Oakfield Acres Palafox Street
Drainage Project

Contract:

PD 21-22.075

Purchase Order #:

241692/231642

Change Order #:

2

Change Order #1:

$281,422.50

Change Order #2:

$38,690

Original Contract Amount:

$845,525

Cumulative Amount of Change
Orders Through This Change
Order:

$320,112.50

New Contract Amount:

$1,165,637.50

Funding Source:

Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost Center
210106,
Object Code 56301, Project
#21EN1613

The Oakfield Acres Palafox Street Drainage Project is located in Commission
District 3.
46.

Recommendation Concerning Approval of Administrative Budget Amendment
#ABA-27006 Reallocating Funds from LOST IV Transportation and Drainage
Projects to Creel Drive Drainage Improvement Project and West Gonzalez and
'W' Street Drainage Improvement Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Engineering
Department Director
That the Board approve Administrative Budget Amendment #ABA-27006, in the
amount of $550,960, reallocating funds from Local Option Sales Tax (LOST IV)
Transportation and Drainage, various projects as listed below, to Creel Drive
Drainage Improvement Project and West Gonzalez and 'W' Street Drainage
Improvement Project:
Expenditures -FROM
Source of Funds

Amount

Account Code

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Fund 353, LOST IV
Transportation and
Drainage

$323,260

Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost
Center 210106, Object Code
56301, 19EN0452 Beach
Haven

Fund 353, LOST IV
Transportation and
Drainage

$227,700

Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost
Center 210106, Object Code
56301:
PN 25EN2823 St Mary's
Drainage $123,111
PN 20EN1053 Dorothy and
Lydia $36,580
PN 19EN0483 East
Brownsville Sanitary Sewer
$68,009

Total Expenditures

$550,960

Expenditures -- TO
Source of Funds

Amount

Account Code

Fund 353, LOST IV
Transportation and
Drainage
District 3

$227,700

Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost
Center 210106, Object Code
56301, PN 27EN3273 West
Gonzalez and 'W' Street
Drainage Improvement Project

Fund 353, LOST IV
Transportation and
Drainage
District 2

$323,260

Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost
Center 210106, Object Code
5301, PN 26EN3092 Creel
Drive Drainage Improvement
Project

Total Expenditures

$550,960

These projects are located in District 2 and District 3.
47.

Recommendation Concerning a Memorandum of Agreement with the Sheriff of
Escambia County, Florida, for Security Services - Wesley J. Moreno, County
Administrator
That the Board take the following action concerning a Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) between Escambia County, Florida, and the Sheriff of
Escambia County, Florida (Sheriff), to perform security services for the Ernie Lee
Magaha Government Building (ELM Building) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027:

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A. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the MOA between Escambia County,
Florida, and the Sheriff to perform security services for the ELM Building for
Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and
B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase
Order, in the amount of $120,000, to the Sheriff.

III.

Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Amount

Sheriff of Escambia County, Florida

Fund 001, General
Fund
Cost Center 110201,
Non-Departmental
Admin
Object Code 53401,
Other Contractual
Services

$120,000

CAR For Discussion
1.

Recommendation Concerning the Authorization for Acquisition of Real Property
Located on Clarinda Lane - Robert E. Hogan, Facilities Management
Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the purchase of
approximately 0.23 acres for the Escambia County Area Transit Project from
Ferriss Moving and Storage Company, Inc.:
A. Approve the contract for $39,750 for approximately 0.23 acres located on
Clarinda Lane, to be used for the proposed Escambia County Area Transit
facility;
B. Authorize and approve the Chair to sign the Contracts for Sale and Purchase
approved by the County Attorney for the acquisition of real property located on
Clarinda Lane;
C. Approve the Public Disclosure of Interest Documents for Ferriss Moving and
Storage Company, Inc, a Florida Corporation; and
D. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to prepare, and the Chair to sign,
subject to legal review and sign-off, any documents necessary to complete the
acquisition of this property without further action of the Board.
This acquisition is located in Commission District 3.
County Attorney's Report

I.

CAT For Discussion

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1.

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Recommendation Concerning a Discussion Regarding Data Centers.
Pursuant to Board discussion at its October 1, 2026 meeting, that the Board
discuss whether to provide additional direction regarding data centers.

14. Items added to the agenda.
15. Announcements.
16. Adjournment.