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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting - September 10, 2026 - 5:30 PM
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 Stroberger

3.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

4.

Are there any items to be added to the agenda?

5.

Adoption of the Agenda.
Recommendation: 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 commending and congratulating Mr. Jaymes Briones,

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Multimedia Graphic Designer in the Community and Media Relations Department, for his
selection as "Employee of the Month" for September 2026;
B. Adopt the Proclamation declaring September 2026 as "Suicide Prevention Month" in
Escambia County, Florida;
C. Ratify the Proclamation congratulating Mrs. Melba Grace on her 100th birthday and
wishing her health and happiness in the years to come; and
D. Ratify the Proclamation congratulating the Junior League of Pensacola on its 70th
Anniversary.
8.

Written Communication
I.

Environmental Code Enforcement Lien Relief for the Property Located at 7820 Lillian
Highway
That the Board review and consider the Lien Relief Request made by James and Barbara
Furlow for the property located at 7820 Lillian Highway.
On August 21, 2014, the Board amended the "Guidelines for Relief from Environmental
(Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens" Policy, Section Ill, H2. Staff were instructed
to review all requests for forgiveness and allow the County Administrator to act on the
Board's behalf if set criteria are met.
After reviewing the request for forgiveness of liens, staff made the determination that the
request does not fall within the criteria that would allow the County Administrator to act on
the Board's behalf and grant relief, in accordance with the Board's policy, "Guidelines for
Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens" Policy, Section
111, H2.
This property, 7800 Lillian Highway, is located in District 2.

9.

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.

10. Public Hearing(s)
I.

5:31 PM Public Hearing to Consider the Petition to Vacate a Park Parcel and Unopened
Rights-of-Way at Figland Park, Caro Street, and Rose Avenue - Robert E. Hogan,
Facilities Management Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Petition to Vacate a Park Parcel

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and Unopened Rights-of-Way at Figland Park, Caro Street, and Rose Avenue:
A. Approve or deny the Petition to vacate the park parcel and unopened rights-of way
located at Figland Park, Caro Street, and Rose Avenue, as petitioned by El Bethel
Christian Baptist Church, Inc.;
B. Accept the Hold Harmless Agreement;
C. Adopt the Resolution to Vacate; and
D. Authorize the Chair to accept the documents on the day of delivery of the documents to
the Chair, and authorize the Chair to sign them at that time.
The real property mentioned in this Petition to Vacate is located in Commission District 3.
II.

5:32 PM Public Hearing to Consider Adopting an Ordinance Amending Chapter 90, Article
V, Section 90-201 and 90-206 Providing for an Extension of the Local Option Gas Tax.
That the Board adopt an Ordinance to amend Chapter 90, Article V, Section 90-201 and
90-206 providing for an extension of the Local Option Gas Tax (6-cent fuel tax) for a
period of ten (10) years commencing on January 1, 2027.

III.

5:33 PM Public Hearing Concerning Public Transportation Grant Agreement Providing
Fiscal Year 2026 Section 5339(b) Grant for Buses Facilities Program —
Thaddeus Davenport, Mass Transit Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
2026 Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program (Bus Program) under Federal Assistance
Listing Number 20.526 Federal Fiscal Year 26 Section 5339(b) Competitive Funding
Opportunities for Capital Expenses Grant Funding:
A. Conduct a Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the
Grant Applications by the Mass Transit Department, for approximately $12,761,000 in
competitive grants for the Fiscal Year 2026 Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program (Bus
Program) under Federal Assistance Listing Number 20.526 and competitive grants for the
Fiscal Year 2026 Low or No Emission;
B. Approve, or amend and approve, the Grant Applications after receiving comments at the
Public Hearing;
C. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Chair to sign all appropriate documents for the
processing and receipt of Federal Funds from the FTA; and
D. Authorize the Mass Transit Department Director to file the Grant Applications via the
Grants.gov system.
Mass Transit staff recommends that the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners

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apply for these competitive Grants by approving the Grant Applications process for the Project
items listed below:
Budget Category

Definition/Reasoning

Amount

Rolling Stock - Buses

Purchase, rehabilitate,
or lease buses or cutaway units.

$9,410,000 (Estimated)

Purchases of any units
awarded by this grant
will be used to replace
current fleet buses that
were purchased and
placed in service prior
to 2010 and do not
include current
emission standards.
These replaced
vehicles have reached
or exceeded their
useful life.
Any remaining buses
will be used to enhance
the Mass Transit
Department spare
vehicle ratio while
completing the
transition to low-or-no
emission vehicles
within the fleet.
The local match for
buses = 15%.
Bus Facilities – Fueling Station,
Equipment, and Supporting
Infrastructure

Constructing,
replacing,
rehabilitating,
leasing, procuring,
and installing diesel
fueling equipment
and associated
infrastructure to
support future fleet
improvements, fleet
modernization, and
the continued
operation of diesel
and hybrid-powered
transit buses.
Both options include
fueling stations,
dispensers for diesel
and hybrid-powered
transit buses.

$2,000,000
(Estimated)

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The local match for
charging structures
= 10%

Workforce Development, Training

These Grants require
a minimum of 5% of
the total Capital
Project costs to be
included for training.

$700,700 (Estimated)

The local match for
training = 20%
Contingency & Tools

IV.

Contingency Fees and
Bus Diagnostic Tools

$650,300 (Estimated)

5:34 Cancellation of Public Hearing Concerning the Federal Transit Administration Fiscal
Year 2026 Section 5312 Public Transportation Innovation Grant - Thaddeus Davenport,
Mass Transit Department Director
That the Board approve the cancellation of the 5:34 p.m. Public Hearing scheduled to
consider the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Fiscal Year 2026, Section 5312
Competitive Funding Opportunities: 5312 Grants for Public Transportation Innovation
expenses.

V.

5:35 p.m. Public Hearing Concerning Fiscal Year 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant 2025-JAG-15PBJA-03433 - Paul Polk, Grants Coordinator, Escambia
County Sheriff’s Office Finance Division
That the Board, at the 5:35 p.m. Public Hearing, take the following action concerning the
“Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Fiscal Year 2026 Local
Solicitation”:
A. Ratify the electronic submission of the Application for the “Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Grant (JAG) Program Fiscal Year 2026 Local Solicitation” funds; total estimated
amount of funds for Escambia County, Florida, is $140,556:
B. Authorize the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, to act as the Implementing Agency and
Designee for the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners for the Grant Program, to

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include the following:
1. Review and approve the online Grant Application;
2. Make the necessary Assurances and Certifications as to the expenditure of funds
under the Program;
3. Authorize the Chair to sign the Certifications of Assurances by the Chief Executive of
the Applicant Government for the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program FY 2026 Local
Solicitation;
4. Sign or validate online any other program requirements, as may be required by the
funding authority; and
C. Authorize the Chair to sign or validate online any other program requirements, as may
be required by the funding authority, relating to the Chief Executive of the County.
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 the July 31, 2026, Investment
Report
That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Investment
Portfolio Summary Report for the month ended July 31, 2026, as required by
Ordinance Number 95-13. On July 31, 2026, the portfolio market value was
$573,295,626. The short-term portfolio achieved a yield of 3.85%. The long-term
CORE portfolio achieved a yield of 4.30%.

2.

Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of TDT Collection Data for the June
2026 Returns Received in the Month of July 2026
That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Tourist
Development Tax (TDT) Collections Data for the June 2026 returns received in
the month of July 2026, as prepared by the Treasury Department of the Clerk
and Comptroller's Office.
• Total collections received in July 2026 were $3,721,844 compared to
$3,369,890 in July 2025. A comparison of July 2026 to July 2025 is a
10.4% increase.
• Year-to-date collections for FY2026 are $17,374,336 compared to
$16,396,783 for FY2025. A comparison of FY2026 to FY2025 is a 6.0%
increase.

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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 Budget
Workshop held July 23, 2026;
B. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Reports of the Committee of
the Whole Workshop and the Gary Sansing Public Forum held August 6, 2026;
and
C. Approve the Minutes of the Regular BCC Meeting held August 6, 2026.
Growth Management Report

I.

GMR Public Hearing
1.

Recommendation Concerning the Review of the Rezoning Case Z-2026-13
Heard by the Planning Board on August 4, 2026
That the Board take the following action concerning the rezoning case heard by
the Planning Board on August 4, 2026:
A. Review and either adopt, modify, or overturn the Planning Board’s
recommendation for Rezoning Case Z-2026-13 or remand the case back to the
Planning Board; and
B. Authorize the Chair to sign the Order of the Escambia County Board of
County Commissioners for the rezoning case that was reviewed.
Case No.:

Z-2026-13

Address:

4600 Twin Oaks Drive

Property Reference No.:
Property Size:
From:

37-2S-30-5002-000-015
11.90 (+/-) acres
MDR, Medium Density Residential
district (10 du/acre) and HDMU, High
Density Mixed-Use district (25
du/acre)
HDMU, High Density Mixed-Use
district (25 du/acre)
MU-S, Mixed-Use Suburban
2

To:
FLU Category:
Commissioner District:

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Requested by:

2.

Planning Board Recommendation:

Ryan Abrams, Agent for Infiniti Gulf
Property Owner, LLC, Owner
Approval

Speakers:

Ryan Abrams

5:45 p.m. - A Public Hearing for Consideration of Adopting the Ordinance
Amending the Official Zoning Map - Z-2026-13
That the Board adopt the Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map to include
Rezoning Case Z-2026-13 heard by the Planning Board on August 4, 2026, and
approved during the previous agenda item and to provide for severability,
inclusion in the code, and an effective date.

3.

Recommendation Concerning the Review of the Rezoning Case Z-2026-15
Heard by the Planning Board on August 4, 2026
That the Board take the following action concerning the rezoning case heard by
the Planning Board on August 4, 2026:
A. Review and either adopt, modify, or overturn the Planning Board’s
recommendation for Rezoning Case Z-2026-15 or remand the case back to the
Planning Board; and
B. Authorize the Chair to sign the Order of the Escambia County Board of
County Commissioners for the rezoning case that was reviewed.
Case No.:

Z-2026-15

Address:
Property Reference No.:
Property Size:
From:

Planning Board Recommendation:

700 BLK Mobile Highway
23-1S-31-3401-001-001
6.40 (+/-) acres
MDR, Medium Density Residential
district (10 du/acre)
LDMU, Low Density Mixed-Use
district (7 du/acre)
MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
1
Meredith Bush, Agent for Jihad
Ayyad, Owner
Approval

Speakers:

Meredith Bush

To:
FLU Category:
Commissioner District:
Requested by:

4.

5:46 p.m. - A Public Hearing for Consideration of Adopting the Ordinance
Amending the Official Zoning Map - Z-2026-15
That the Board adopt the Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map to include

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Rezoning Case Z-2026-15 heard by the Planning Board on August 4, 2026, and
approved during the previous agenda item and to provide for severability,
inclusion in the code, and an effective date.
5.

5:47 - A Public Hearing Concerning the Conditional Use Determination to Allow a
Material Resource Recovery and Volume Reduction Dewatering Facility
That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) take the following action:
A. Conduct a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider the conditional use
determination for Miller Environmental Dewatering Facility, Meredith Bush, Agent
for Miller Environmental Services, LLC, Owner, to allow a material resource
recovery and volume reduction dewatering facility, located at 2115 North Pace
Boulevard, per the conditions as prescribed in Chapter 2, Article 2-6.4(c)(3)a-i of
the Land Development Code (LDC) along with the conditions as prescribed in
Chapter 3, Article 3-2.11(c)(5)d1-4 of the LDC; and
B. Review and either approve, modify, or deny the authorization of a conditional
use.

II.

GMR Action Item
1.

Recommendation Concerning a Hold Harmless Agreement for a Shore
Protection Structure
That the Board review and approve a Hold Harmless Agreement with Scott Hall
and Susan Hall, for construction of a seawall at 5808 Grande Lagoon Boulevard,
Parcel I.D. # 26-3S-31-2200-019-002, which will serve to hold the County, its
officers and employees, harmless from any damages to persons or property that
may result from authorized construction.

III.

GMR Consent Agenda
1.

Recommendation Concerning Scheduling of Public Hearings
That the Board authorize the scheduling of the following Public Hearings:
September 24, 2026
A. 9:15 a.m. - A Public Hearing - Small Scale Amendment - Off Millview Rd Parcel Number 26-1S-31-3200-000-001 - SSA-2026-01
Summary: This Ordinance is changing the Future Land Use on the abovementioned parcel from Mixed-Use Suburban (MU-S) to Agriculture Residential
(AR).
October 1, 2026
A. 5:45 p.m. — A Public Hearing to amend the Official Zoning map to include the

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following Rezoning Case that was heard by the Planning Board on September 1,
2026.
Case No.:
Address:
Property Reference No.:
From:
To:
FLU Category:
Commissioner District:
Requested by:

Z-2026-16
114 Lenox Parkway
46-1S-30-2001-015-013
HDMU, High Density Mixed-Use district
(25 du/acre)
Com, Commercial district (25 du/acre)
MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban
3
Meredith Bush, Agent for Tammy
Bohannon, Trustee of the
Tammy Bohannon Revocable Trust
dated November 8,
2018, Owner

County Administrator's Report
I.

CAR Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda
1.

Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting
Minutes, July 23, 2026 - Clara Long, Neighborhood and Human Services
Department Director
That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, July 23, 2026,
Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Katja
Perry, CRA Coordinator.

2.

Recommendation Concerning the Removal and Disposal of an Abandoned
Recreational Vehicle Located on the County Right-of-Way of the 14000 Block of
Betmark Road - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Natural Resources Management
Department Director
That the Board approve and authorize the removal and disposal of an
abandoned recreational vehicle located on the County right-of-way at the 14000
block of Betmark Road based on Article Ill, Chapter 86 - Streets, Sidewalks and
Other Public Places. Section 86-63 - Procedure for Removal — Public Property.
This abandoned property is located in District 5.

3.

Recommendation Concerning the Removal and Disposal of an Abandoned
Recreation Vehicle from the Right-of-Way Located at 7923 Atlas Street — J.
Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Natural Resources Management Department
Director
That the Board approve the removal and disposal of an abandoned recreational
vehicle from the County Right-of-Way located at 7923 Atlas Street, based on

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Article III, Chapter 86 – Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places. Section 8663 – Procedure for Removal – Public Property.
This abandoned property is located in District 2.
4.

Recommendation Concerning Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2026 Escambia
County Community Partner Reports for the Third Quarter, Which Ended June 30,
2026 - Stephan Hall, Finance Director, Office of Management and Budget
That the Board accept for the record the Fiscal Year 2026, Third Quarter,
Quarterly Community Partner Report, which ended June 30, 2026.

5.

Recommendation Concerning a Memorandum of Agreement between Escambia
County, Florida, and The EMS Training School, LLC, dba School of EMS - Eric
Gilmore, Public Safety Department Director
That the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Memorandum of
Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and The EMS Training School,
LLC, dba School of EMS to provide a learning experience within a field setting
for participants from the college.

6.

Recommendation Concerning a Memorandum of Understanding between
Escambia County, Florida, and BRACE, A Non-Profit Organization, Regarding
the Implementation of Fire Corps Program in which BRACE will Provide
Volunteers to Aid in Rehabilitation Services for Emergent and Non-Emergent
Events - Eric Gilmore, Public Safety Department Director
That the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Memorandum of
Understanding between Escambia County, Florida, and Community
Organizations Active in Disaster, Inc. (BRACE), a non-profit organization, for the
implementation of the Fire Corps Program.

7.

Recommendation Concerning a Request for Disposition of Property for the
Property Appraiser's Office - Gary "Bubba" Peters, Property Appraiser
That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the
Property Appraiser's Office for property, which is described and listed on the
Request Form, with the reason for disposition stated. The items have been found
of no further usefulness to the County and will be disposed of properly.

8.

Recommendation Concerning Requests for Disposition of Property for the
Corrections Department - William R. Powell, Corrections Department Director
That the Board approve the Requests for Disposition of Property for the
Corrections Department, for the property, which is described and listed on the
forms, with the reasons for disposition stated. The listed items have been found
to be of no further usefulness to the County; thus, it is requested that they be
disposed of properly.

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Recommendation Concerning the Memorandum of Understanding with Healthy
MD Clinical, LLC and Escambia County, Florida - William R. Powell, Corrections
Department Director
That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Healthy MD Clinical, LLC and
Escambia County, Florida. This proposed MOU is to continue to provide medical
services for Hepatitis C testing/treatment and HIV treatment for appropriately
identified patients in the custody of Escambia County Corrections.

10.

Recommendation Concerning a Request for Disposition of Property for the Mass
Transit Department — Thaddeus Davenport, Mass Transit Department Director
That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form from the
Mass Transit Department for the vehicles described and listed on the Request
Form.

11.

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.

12.

Recommendation Concerning the Limited Waiver of the Escambia County Noise
Abatement Ordinance for the Five Flags Speedway "Night of Champions"
Fireworks Display - Tim Tolbert, Building Official/Building Services Department
Director
That the Board approve the "Special Event Permit Application" for a limited
waiver of the noise restrictions imposed by the Escambia County Noise
Abatement Ordinance for the Five Flags Speedway "Night of Champions"
Fireworks Display, to be launched in an open field within the speedway, located
at 7451 Pine Forest Road, Pensacola, Florida, on September 26, 2026, from
8:36 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

13.

Recommendation Concerning the Limited Waiver of the Escambia County Noise
Abatement Ordinance for the Bamboo Willie's Music Festival - Tim Tolbert,
Building Official/Building Services Department Director
That the Board approve the following "Special Event Permit Application" for a
limited waiver of the noise restrictions imposed by the Escambia County Noise
Abatement Ordinance regarding Pensacola Beach, allowing the number of
sound decibels to exceed 70 dbA for the Bamboo Willie's Music Festival
Fireworks Display, off Quietwater Beach retroactive to September 6, 2026, from
8:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

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Recommendation Concerning the Limited Waiver of the Escambia County Noise
Abatement Ordinance for the Soundside Merchants/Bamboo Willie's Lighted
Boat Parade - Tim Tolbert, Building Official/Building Services Department
Director
That the Board approve the change of date for the previously approved "Special
Event Permit Application" for a limited waiver of the noise restrictions imposed
by the Escambia County Noise Abatement Ordinance regarding Pensacola
Beach, allowing the number of sound decibels to exceed 70 dbA for the
Soundside Merchants/Bamboo Willie's Lighted Boat Parade fireworks display
now scheduled to occur on December 4, 2026, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

15.

Recommendation Concerning the Limited Waiver of the Escambia County Noise
Abatement Ordinance for the Flora-Bama New Year's Eve Celebration - Tim
Tolbert, Building Official/Building Services Department Director
That the Board approve the following "Special Event Permit Application" for a
limited waiver of the noise restrictions imposed by the Escambia County Noise
Abatement Ordinance regarding Perdido Key, allowing the number of sound
decibels to exceed 70 dbA (sound level measured by taking four sound readings
over a continuous 10-minute period, with the four readings taken at
approximately equal intervals at or within the property boundary of the receiving
land use) for the Flora-Bama New Year's Eve on December 31, 2026, at 11:59
p.m. to January 1, 2027, at 12:09 a.m.

16.

Recommendation Concerning the Request for Disposition of Property for the
Facilities Management Department - Robert E. Hogan, Facilities Management
Department Director
That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the
Facilities Management Department for property, which is described and listed on
the Request Form, with the reason for disposition stated. The item has been
found of no further usefulness to the County and will be disposed of properly.

17.

Recommendation Concerning the Authorization for Conveyance of CountyOwned Property Located at 511 Hecker Road - Robert E. Hogan, Facilities
Management Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the authorization for
conveyance of County-Owned property located 511 Hecker Road:
A. Rescind the Board’s action of April 22, 2021, declaring the property at 511
Hecker Road as surplus property and authorizing removal of occupants of the
County-owned property;
B. Approve conveyance of the property at 511 Hecker Road to Shawanda
(Newton) Poindexter, Latoya Redmond, Lalita Simpson, Heirs of Earwin Newton
and Amber Redmond pursuant to the Board’s action of May 6, 2021; and

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C. Authorize the Chair to sign a deed conveying the property to Shawanda
(Newton) Poindexter, Latoya Redmond, Lalita Simpson, Heirs of Earwin Newton,
and Amber Redmond.
18.

Recommendation Concerning a Request for Disposition of Property for the
Engineering Department - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Engineering Department
Director
That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property form from the
Engineering Department attached herein. The Request Form has been signed
by all applicable parties.

19.

Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the Opioid Abatement Funding
Advisory Board - Wesley J. Moreno, County Administrator
That the Board acknowledge the appointment of Kevin Christman to the Opioid
Abatement Funding Advisory Board (OAFAB) by the Pensacola City Council for
a two-year term ending on May 1, 2028.

II.

CAR Budget/Finance Consent Agenda
1.

Recommendation Concerning Solicitation PD 24-25.148 for the Escambia
County Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
Housing Repair and Replacement Grant - Clara Long, Neighborhood and
Human Services Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Task Orders for PD 2425.148 CDBG-DR Housing Repair and Replacement Grant HS009 Demo and
Rebuild Projects for the properties listed below:
A. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign Contract Award
Agreements between Escambia County, Florida, Property Owners, and
Contractors per the terms and conditions of PD 24-25.148 for the awarded
CDBG-DR Housing Repair and Replacement Grant; and
Property
Address

District CRA
District

Vendor/Contractor

Project
Number

Amount
Awarded

# of Bids
Accepted

19 Gloucester
Avenue,
Pensacola FL

3

Brownsville

Walther Custom
Home, LLC

PD 2425.148-8

$189,921

2

3408 W. Jackson 2
Street,
Pensacola, FL

Brownsville

Walther Custom
Home, LLC

PD 2425.148-9

$192,440

2

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113 Lakewood
Road,
Pensacola, FL

2

Barrancas

Walther Custom
Home, LLC

PD 2425.148-10

$188,246

2

120 Bluff Springs
Road, Century
FL
(Unincorporated)

5

N/A

LC Construction, LLC

PD 2425.148-12

$199,950

4

502 Robinson
Street,
Cantonnment FL

5

Cantonment LC Construction, LLC

PD 2425.148-7

$199,950

1

1001 North "U"
Street,
Pensacola, FL

3

Brownsville

Walther Custom
Home, LLC

PD 2425.148-3

$184,755

2

1010 Hicks
Street,
Cantonment, FL

5

Cantonment Walther Custom
Home, LLC

PD 2425.148-5

$189,226

1

215 Opal
Avenue,
Pensacola, FL

3

N/A

Walther Custom
Home, LLC

PD 2425.148-1

$183,834

2

301 Booth
Avenue,
Cantonment, FL

5

Cantonment Walther Custom
Home, LLC

PD 2425.148-11

$189,591

3

6555 Saufley
Pines Road,
Pensacola FL

1

N/A

LC Construction, LLC

PD 2425.148-4

$199,950

2

403 North Green
Street,
Pensacola, FL

2

Brownsville

Walther Custom
Home, LLC

PD 2425.148-2

$186,712

2

2809 West
Fisher Street,
Pensacola, FL

3

Englewood

Walther Custom
Home, LLC

PD 2425.148.6

$184,217

1

B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign Purchase
Orders related to CDBG-DR PD 24-25.148.
Fund 128 CDBG-DR Cost Center 370124, FUND 120 SHIP Cost Center 370298
for local match.
2.

Recommendation Concerning Administrative Budget Amendment #ABA-26206
for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Personnel Reallocations - Clara Long, Neighborhood
and Human Services Department Director
That the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign Administrative Budget
Amendment #ABA-26206 in the amount of $166,107 in Fund 120, SHIP 2026

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Grant Admin, to allocate funds from Operating Expenses to Personnel Services.
This amendment will allow for the proportional distribution of expended labor to
the appropriate Grant Programs. Funding is available within the fund, and there
is no change to the approved total Fiscal Year 2025 – 2026 Budget.
[FUND 120, COST CENTER 370297]
3.

Recommendation Concerning the Escambia County HOME-ARP Funding
Allocations - Clara Long, Neighborhood and Human Services Department
Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Escambia County
HOME-ARP Funding Allocations:
A. Rescind the Board's action on March 6, 2025, that approved AMR Project for
the funding amount of $2,536,987 to support the land and building acquisition
and rehabilitation of 53 affordable housing units for property located at 1403
West St. Joseph Avenue due to the recipient electing not to proceed with the
project; and
B. Authorize the County Administrator or designee to publish the Escambia
County HOME-ARP Allocation Notice of Funding Availability in the amount of
$2,543,209, and authorize the Governmental Liaison and Neighborhood and
Human Services staff to receive, review, and rank applications. Staff's
recommendation will be brought back to the Board for final approval.
Fund 147, Cost Center 370274, HOME-ARP.

4.

Recommendation Concerning the 2026-2027 Community Development Block
Grant Agreement with Legal Services of North Florida, Inc. - Clara Long,
Neighborhood and Human Services Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement with Legal Services of North
Florida, Inc. (LSNF):
A. Approve the Housing Stability Program Agreement with LSNF, in the amount
of $62,500;
B. Authorize the Chair to sign the agreement; and
C. Authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase Order as
well as any related documents necessary to implement the program.
Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Amount

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Legal Services of North
Florida, Inc.

5.

Fund 129, 2025 CDBG, Cost $62,500
Center 370252

Recommendation Concerning Residential Roof Program Funding and Lien
Agreements - Clara Long, Neighborhood and Human Services Department Director
That the Board ratify the September 10, 2026, action of the Board of County
Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Residential Roof
Program Funding and Lien Agreements:
A. Approve the following Residential Roof Program, Funding and Lien Agreements
between Escambia County CRA and Property Owner(s); and
Item
#

Property
Owner(s)

Address

Fund

Cost
Center

Improvement

Previous Amount

Change
Order

Amount

Homestead

1

Joe Ann
Bryant

801 West
Hernandez
Street

151

370117Englewood

IncomeBased Roof
Replacement

$15,800

N/A

$15,800

Yes

2

Adrianette
Williams

441 Twin
Lakes
Drive

151

370121Oakfield

IncomeBased Roof
Replacement

$17,349.50

$1,228.43

$18,577.93

Yes

B. Authorize the Chair to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related
documents necessary to implement the Grant awards.
6.

Recommendation Concerning the Rescission of the Residential Improvement
Grant Program Funding And Lien Agreements for Property Located at 246
St.Cedd Avenue - Clara Long, Neighborhood and Human Services Department
Director
That the Board rescind the Board's action of July 23, 2026, approving the
Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County Community
Redevelopment Agency, and Candyce Miller Calbert and Robert Pearson
Calbert, Jr., owners of residential property located at 246 St.Cedd Ave,
Pensacola, Florida, 32503.

Item Property Address Fund Cost
#
Owner(s)
Center

Scope
of
Work

Grant Homestead
Award

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1

7.

Candyce
Miller
Calbert
and
Robert
Pearson
Calbert,
Jr.

246 St.
Cedd
Ave

151

370121- Exterior $725
Oakfield Painting

Yes

Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Residential
Improvement Grant Application Revisions - Clara Long, Neighborhood and
Human Services Department Director
That the Board ratify the September 10, 2026, approval of revisions to the
Residential Improvement Grant Program application and program guidelines to
increase the maximum grant award, establish a reimbursement structure for nonhomestead properties, and expand the list of eligible improvements.

8.

Current

Proposed

Maximum
Matching Grant
Award:
$10,000

Maximum Matching Grant
Award: $15,000

Homestead
Only (50%)

Homestead (50%) and
Non-homestead (50%)

Existing
Eligible
Improvements

Adds Total Driveway
Installation and WholeHome Standby Generator

Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA26068, in the Amount of $6,180, for Derelict Vessel Removal, Proceeds
Received from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission - J. Taylor "Chips"
Kirschenfeld, Natural Resources Management Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Supplemental Budget
Amendment #SBA-26068 for derelict vessel removal:
A. Adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA26068, Fund 110, to recognize and appropriate funds received from the Florida
Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for derelict
vessel removal; and

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B. Authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution.
Revenues
Source of Funds

Amount

Account Codes

Contract

Florida Fish and
Wildlife
Commission
Derelict Vessel
Rapid Removal
Grant Program

$6,180

Fund 110, Other PO C75BE7-3
Grants and
Projects, Account
334260

Total Revenue

$6,180

Expenditures

9.

Source of Funds

Amount

Account Codes

Contract

Florida Fish and
Wildlife
Commission
Derelict Vessel
Rapid Removal
Grant Program

$6,180

Fund 110, Other
Grants and
Projects, Cost
Center 220339,
Object Code
53401

PO C75BE7-3

Total
Expenditures

$6,180

Recommendation Concerning Grant Agreement #RT033 with the State of
Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, in the Amount of $100,000, for
the Biological Debris Removal Associated with Red Tide or Other Nuisance
Marine Algae Within Escambia County - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Natural
Resources Management Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning Grant Agreement #RT033
with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), in the
amount of $100,000, for the biological debris removal associated with red tide or
other nuisance marine algae within Escambia County:
A. Accept and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement #RT033 with the FDEP, in
the amount of $100,000, for the biological debris removal associated with red
tide or other nuisance marine algae within Escambia County. There is no county
match required under this agreement; and
B. Authorize the Chair to sign any future documents related to no-cost time

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extensions, subject to legal review and sign-off, without further action of the
Board.
10.

Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award PD 25-26.062, Design and
Eng Services Carpenter Creek Hydrologic Restoration and Stormwater
Improvements – DH018, in the Amount of $524,867.28, with Moffatt and Nichol,
Inc. - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Natural Resources Management
Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the contract for Design and
Eng Services Carpenter Creek Hydrologic Restoration and Stormwater
Improvements – DH018, PD 25-26.062:
A. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the agreement
between Escambia County, Florida, and Moffatt and Nichol, Inc., per the terms
and conditions of PD 25-26.062 for the Design and Eng Services Carpenter
Creek Hydrologic Restoration and Stormwater Improvements in the amount of
$524,867.28;
B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator or their designee to sign,
subject to legal review and sign-off, any subsequent agreements and programrelated documents for this project that do not alter the finite terms of the funding
amounts or budgets; and
C. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase
Order to Moffatt and Nichol, Inc., in the amount of $524,867.28, for the Design
and Eng Services Carpenter Creek Hydrologic Restoration and Stormwater
Improvements.
Vendor/Contractor Funding

Amount

Contract
Number

Moffatt and Nichol,
Inc.

Fund 118, Gulf
$437,000
Coast Restoration
Fund, Cost
Center 222018,
NRDA Carpenter
Creek DH018,
Object Code
56301

PD 25-26.062

Moffatt and Nichol,
Inc.

Fund 353, LOST
IV, Cost Center
220104, Object
Code 56301,
Project
23NR2049

PD 25-26.062

$ 87,867.28

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Stream/Floodplain
Restoration
Total Funding

$524,867.28

The Carpenter Creek Hydrologic Restoration and Stormwater Improvements
Project is located in Commission District 3.
11.

Recommendation Concerning the U.S. Department of the Treasury RESTORE
Direct Component (Pot 1) Grant #RDCGR080721-01-00 in the Amount of
$4,200,000 for the Brownsville Commercial Incubator - Construction Project – J.
Taylor “Chips” Kirschenfeld, Natural Resources Management Department
Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the U.S. Department of the
Treasury RESTORE Act Grant #RDCGR080721-01-00:
A. Ratify the Department of Natural Resources Management’s acceptance of the
U.S. Department of the Treasury Notice of Award #RDCGR080721-01-00, in the
amount of $4,200,000 for the Brownsville Commercial Incubator – Construction
Project;
B. Authorize the Chair or Vice-Chair to sign the Covenant of Purpose, Use and
Ownership for the Brownsville Commercial Incubator – Construction Project;
C. Authorize the Chair or Vice-Chair 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; and
D. Adopt and authorize the Chair or Vice-Chair to sign the Resolution approving
Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-26071 Fund 118, in the amount of
$4,200,000, to recognize the proceeds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury
and to appropriate these funds for personnel costs and construction of the
Brownsville Commercial Incubator.
Revenues
Source of Funds

Amount

Account
Codes

U.S. Dept of
Treasury Award
RDCGR080721-0100

$4,200,000 118/Gulf
Coast
Restoration
Fund

Revenue
Code

Revenue
Title

Revenue
RDC
Account
Economic
331393
Development
Project
Code
RDC80721

September 10, 2026
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Total Revenue

$4,200,000

n/a
Expenditures
Source of Funds

Amount

Fund
Account
Number/Name Codes

Account Title

U.S. Dept of
Treasury Award
RDCGR080721-0100

$65,967

118/Gulf
Coast
Restoration
Fund

Cost
Regular
Center
Salaries
222130
(new) —
RES
Brownsville
Incub Bldg
Object
Code
51201
Project
Code
RDC80721

U.S. Dept of
Treasury Award
RDCGR080721-0100

$29,931

118/Gulf
Coast
Restoration
Fund

Cost
FICA Taxes
Center
222130
(new) —
RES
Brownsville
Incub Bldg
Object
Code
52101
Project
Code
RDC80721

U.S. Dept of
Treasury Award
RDCGR080721-0100

$5,000

118/Gulf
Coast
Restoration
Fund

Cost
Other
Center
Charges &
222130
Obligations
(new) —
RES
Brownsville
Incub Bldg
Object
Code
54901

September 10, 2026
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Project
Code
RDC80721
U.S. Dept of
Treasury Award
RDCGR080721-0100

$4,099,102

Total Expenditures

$4,200,000

118/Gulf
Coast
Restoration
Fund

Cost
Buildings
Center
222130
(new) —
RES
Brownsville
Incub Bldg
Object
Code
56201
Project
Code
RDC80721

The Brownsville Commercial Incubator project is in Commission District 3.
12.

Recommendation Concerning Change Order #12 in the amount of $53,432 to
Volkert, Inc., on Contract PD 17-18.027, Pensacola Living Shoreline Project - J.
Taylor “Chips” Kirschenfeld, Natural Resources Management Department
Director
That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign Change
Order #12 to Purchase Order #191138 on Contract PD 17-18.027 with Volkert, Inc., in the
amount of $53,432 for additional limited construction oversight of the Pensacola Living
Shoreline Project.
Department
Division
Type
Amount
Vendor
Project
Name
Contract
Purchase
Order#
Change
Order#
Change
Order #1
Change
Order #2
Change
Order #3

Natural Resources
Management
RESTORE
Addition
$53,432
Volkert, Inc.
Pensacola Living
Shoreline
PD 17-18.027
191138
12
$375,532.21
$41,001.70
$0

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Change
Order #4
Change
Order #5
Change
Order #6
Change
Order #7
Change
Order #8
Change
Order #9
Change
Order #10
Change
Order #11
Change
Order #12
Original
Contract
Amount
Cumulative
Amount of
Change
Orders
Through
this CO
New
Contract
Total
Amount:
Funding
Source:

$0
$0
$45,684.66
$43,799.80
$148,604
$137,857
$0
$57,376
$53,432
$217,480

$903,287.37
$1,120,767.37

Fund 118, Gulf
Coast Restoration
Fund, Cost Center
222041, FDEP
Living Shoreline,
Object Code 53101

This project is located in District 2.

13.

Recommendation Concerning the Acceptance of an Amendment to the Fiscal
Year 2025-2026, Visit Pensacola's Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement Stephan Hall, Finance Director, Office of Management and Budget
That the Board take the following action concerning the Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement (MAA) between Escambia County,
Florida, and Visit Pensacola, Inc.;
A. Approve an Amendment to Visit Pensacola, Inc.'s three programmatic
categories as outlined in Exhibit A of the current MAA signed by Visit Pensacola,
Inc., and submitted to the County on or about July 28, 2026, which allows for a
budget amendment between operational categories and the changes made to
the Schedule B that will allow Visit Pensacola, Inc. to request an advance upon
Board approval and a time extension to satisfy those advances. This action will
not increase Visit Pensacola, Inc.'s approved funding allocation for Fiscal Year

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2025-2026;
B. Authorize the Chair to sign the Amendment and all other necessary
documents;
C. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign the
necessary Change Order for the existing Purchase Order, adjusting the funding
accounts per this amendment; and
D. Approve an additional advance of $500,000 to Visit Pensacola to finish out
Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Direct
Operations
Programming Expense
Expense

Personnel
Expense

Total

Visit
Pensacola,
Inc. Approved

$10,410,691

$354,260

$1,604,380

$14,528,558

Visit
Pensacola,
Inc. Amended

$10,310,691

$364,260

$1,604,380

$14,528,558

Change
Amount

($100,000)

$100,000

$0

$0

The purpose of the requested amendment is to provide funds to fulfill the
SearchWide Global contract that was signed by Visit Pensacola to conduct a
candidate search for the position of CEO of Visit Pensacola and to provide for
additional advances with Board approval and extended repayment time.
The additional advances and extended repayment time will allow Visit Pensacola
to successfully complete Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
14.

Recommendation Concerning a Purchase Order in Excess of $50,000 to Stryker
Sales, LLC. for the Purchase of Medical Equipment - Eric Gilmore, Public Safety
Department Director
That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and
sign a Purchase Order in the amount of $135,677.52 to Stryker Sales, LLC, for
the purpose of purchasing medical equipment using Sourcewell Contract
#041823.
Vendor/Contractor Funding

Amount

Contract

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Stryker Sales, LLC
Vendor #195684

Fund 408, EMS
Cost Center
330302 (EMS)

$135,677.52

Sourcewell
Contract #041823
Quote #11349889

There are sufficient funds in Fund 408, Emergency Medical Services to
accommodate this request.
15.

Recommendation Concerning a Purchase Order in Excess of $50,000 to
Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Mobile Radios for the Emergency Medical Services
Fleet - Eric Gilmore, Public Safety Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning a Purchase Order in excess
of $50,000 to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for mobile radios for the Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) fleet vehicles:
A. Authorize the use of NASPO Contract #00318; and
B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase
Order in the amount of $147,486.50 to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for radios to be
used in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) fleet vehicles.

Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Amount

Contract Number

Motorola Solutions,
Inc.
Vendor #135001

Fund 408 (EMS
Operations)
Cost Center 330302
Object Code 56401

$147,486.50 Contract #NASPO
00318
Quote #3714660

There are sufficient funds in Fund 408 - EMS Operations to complete this
purchase.
16.

Recommendation Concerning a Purchase order in excess of $50,000 to
Motorola Solutions for Portable Radios for the EMS, Fire, and Emergency
Management - Eric Gilmore, Public Safety Department Director
That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign a
Purchase Order in the amount of $2,292,943.36 to Motorola Solutions, Inc using
Sourcewell Contract # 020625-MOT for portable radios to be used by EMS, Fire,
and Emergency Management personnel.
Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Amount

Contract
Number

Motorola Solutions,
Inc.
Vendor #135001

Fund 408 (Emergency
Medical Services)
Cost Center 330302
(EMS Operations)

$2,210,819.37 Contract
#Sourcewell 020625-MOT
Quote

September 10, 2026
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Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Amount

Contract
Number

Motorola Solutions,
Inc.
Vendor #135001

Fund 408 (Emergency
Medical Services)
Cost Center 330302
(EMS Operations)

$2,210,819.37 Contract
#Sourcewell 020625-MOT

Fund 143 (Fire
Protection Fund)
Cost Center 330206
(Fire Dept PD)

$59,099.21

Fund 001 (General
Fund)
Cost Center 330402
(Emergency
Management)

$23,024.78

Quote
#3715564

There are sufficient funds in Fund 408 — EMS Operations, Fund 143 — Fire
Protection Fund, and Fund 001, Cost Center 330402 — Emergency
Management to complete this purchase.
17.

Recommendation Concerning the State-Funded Grant Agreement to Update the
Hazardous Materials Facility Analysis Data - Eric Gilmore, Public Safety
Department Director
That the Board take the following action regarding the State-Funded Grant
Agreement between the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management
and Escambia County, Florida, providing performance-based funding to the
Escambia County Division of Emergency Management, in the amount of
$9,880.78, to update the Hazardous Materials Facility Analysis Data for the
period ending June 30, 2027:
A. Approve the State-Funded Grant Agreement between the State of Florida,
Division of Emergency Management and Escambia County, Florida;
B. Authorize the Chair to sign the Grant Agreement;
C. Authorize the Emergency Management Manager, to sign and certify each
Grant quarterly report, reimbursement request, Grant close-out report, and any
subsequent documents as appropriate to implement this Grant; and
D. Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution approving Supplemental
Budget Amendment #SBA-26066, in the amount of $9,881, to appropriate these

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funds into the Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
The County Attorney's Office has requested that the Board be made aware of
the following language within the Agreement:
Section (21) Mandated Conditions, Subsection (b), that "This Agreement shall be
construed under the laws of the State of Florida, and venue for any actions
arising out of this Agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of Leon County."
18.

Recommendation Concerning Volunteer Florida Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Community Emergency Response Team, Citizen Corps Contract #2026-08 - Eric
Gilmore, Public Safety Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning Volunteer Florida Fiscal
Year 2026-2027 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Citizens
Corps Contract #2026-08:
A. Approve the Volunteer Florida Fiscal Year 2026-2027 CERT, Citizen Corps
Contract #2026-08, in the amount of $10,000, to implement the CERT program;
B. Authorize the Chair to sign the Contract;
C. Authorize Eric Gilmore, Public Safety Department Director, to sign and certify
each grant quarterly report, reimbursement request, grant close-out report, and
any subsequent documents, as appropriate, to implement this grant; and
D. Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution approving Supplemental
Budget Amendment #SBA-26063, in the amount of $10,000, to appropriate
these funds into the Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
The County Attorney's Office has requested that the Board be made aware of
the following language within the contract:
Section VIII, Mandated Conditions, B says that "This Contract shall be construed
under the laws of the State of Florida, and venue for any actions arising out of
this contract shall be in the Circuit Court of Leon County."
Funding Source: Fund 110. Other Grants and Project Funds, Cost Center
330430.

19.

Recommendation Concerning the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 State-Funded
Emergency Preparedness and Assistance Grant Contract #A0669, in the
Amount of $105,806 - Eric Gilmore, Public Safety Department Director
That the Board take the following action regarding the State-Funded Grant
Agreement #A0669:

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A. Approve the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM),
State-Funded Grant Agreement #A0669, providing funds in the amount of
$105,806, to assist in enhancing the daily and emergency operations of the
Escambia County Division of Emergency Management and to assist in the local
disaster planning and community outreach efforts for the period from July 1,
2026, through June 30, 2027;
B. Authorize the Chair to sign the Grant Agreement; and
C. Authorize the Public Safety Director to sign and certify each quarterly report,
reimbursement request, grant close-out report, and any subsequent documents
as appropriate to implement this grant with the following authority:
"By signing this report, I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the
report is true, complete, and accurate, and expenditures, disbursements, and
cash receipts are for the purposes and objectives set forth in the conditions of
the 2027 EMPA agreement."
The County Attorney's Office has requested that the Board be made aware of
the following language within the agreement:
Section (18) Mandated Conditions and Other Laws (b): "This Agreement shall be
construed under the laws of the State of Florida, and the venue for any actions
arising out of this Agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of Leon County."
Funding: Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects, Cost Center 330405.
20.

Recommendation Concerning Volunteer Florida Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Community Emergency Response Team, Citizen Corps Contract #2026-07 - Eric
Gilmore, Public Safety Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning Volunteer Florida Fiscal
Year 2026-2027 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Citizens
Corps Contract #2026-07:
A. Approve Volunteer Florida Fiscal Year 2026-2027 CERT, Citizen Corps
Contract #2026-07, in the amount of $10,000, to implement the Citizen Corps
program;
B. Authorize the Chair to sign the Contract; and
C. Authorize Eric Gilmore, Public Safety Department Director, to sign and certify
each grant quarterly report, reimbursement request, grant close-out report, and
any subsequent documents, as appropriate, to implement this grant; and
D. Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution approving Supplemental
Budget Amendment #SBA-26064, in the amount of $10,000, to appropriate

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these funds into the Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
The County Attorney's Office has requested that the Board be made aware of
the following language within the Contract:
Section VIII, Mandated Conditions, B says that "This Contract shall be construed
under the laws of the State of Florida, and venue for any actions arising out of
this contract shall be in the Circuit Court of Leon County."
Funding Source: Fund 110. Other Grants and Project Funds, Cost Center
330458.
21.

Recommendation Concerning Updating the Standard Operating Guidelines for
the Administration of Volunteer Firefighter Stipend Program, Section IV, A.3 Eric Gilmore, Public Safety Department Director
That the Board take the following action regarding the changes in the Volunteer
Stipend Policy:
A. Approve the associated dollar amounts for each position in the Standard
Operation Guideline for the Administration of the Volunteer Firefighter Stipend
Program, Section IV, A.3, see table below; and
Position

Current Amount

Proposed Amount

Difference

Firefighter Trainee

$200

$240

$40

Certified Firefighter

$400

$480

$80

Fire Lieutenant

$450

$540

$90

Fire Captain

$500

$600

$100

Assistant District Chief

$550

$660

$110

District Chief

$650

$780

$130

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Captain of Training

$800

$960

$160

Logistic Technician

$650

$780

$130

Recruitment and Retention

$1,000

$1,200

$200

B. Approve the associated dollar amounts for each Retention Incentive in the
Standard Operation Guideline for the Administration of the Volunteer Firefighter
Stipend Program, Section IV, A.3, see table below;
Years of Service

Current Payment

Proposed Amount

Difference

5

$200

$240

$40

10

$400

$480

$80

15

$600

$720

$120

20

$900

$1,080

$180

25+

$1,200

$1,440

$240

The Volunteer Stipend Policy as presented will be effective on October 1, 2026.
22.

Recommendation Concerning the PremierOne, Command Central and Rave
Solution Proposal with Motorola Solutions, Inc. and Escambia County, Florida –
Eric Gilmore, Public Safety Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Premier One, Command
Central and Rave Solution Proposal from Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Escambia
County related to Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD):
A. Approve and authorize the use of Sourcewell Agreement #030425-MOT for
the purchase of a CAD system;
B. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Premier One, Command Central
and Rave Solution Proposal from Motorola Solutions, Inc, for Escambia County;
and

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C. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase
Order in the amount of $2,080,999 to Motorola Solutions, Inc for Fiscal Year
2027.

23.

Vendor/Contractor Funding

Amount

Contract
Number

Motorola Solutions, Fund 408,
Inc.
Emergency
Medical Services
Cost Center
330302 (EMS
Operations)

$2,080,999

Sourcewell
#030425-MOT

Recommendation Concerning Change Order #1 to Purchase Order #261281 to
Federal Eastern International, Inc. for the Corrections Department - William R.
Powell, Corrections Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Department of
Management Services (DMS) Enterprise Alternate Contract Source #46151500NASPO-25-ACS for Body Armor and Ballistic Resistant Products to Federal
Eastern International, Inc.:
A. Authorize the use of the DMS Contract #46151500-NASPO-25-ACS; and
B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator or designee to issue and
sign Change Order #1 to Purchase Order #261281 to Federal Eastern
International, Inc., for the replacement of expiring ballistic-resistant body armor
for the Escambia County Corrections Department, in the amount of $1,997.46
per Quote #596284, utilizing DMS Contract #46151500-NASPO-25-ACS
agreement.
Department:

Corrections

Division:

Jail

Type:

Addition

Amount:

$1,997.46

Vendor:

Federal Eastern International, Inc.

Purchase Order #:

261281

Change Order #:

1

Original Amount:

$48,600

Change Order #1:

$1,997.46

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Cumulative Amount:

$1,997.46

New Purchase Order Amount:

$50,597.46

Recommendation Concerning Change Order #2 to Purchase Order #260161 to
Drug Free Workplaces USA, LLC. - William R. Powell, Corrections Department
Director
That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator or designee to
issue and sign Change Order #2 to Purchase Order #260161, in the amount of
$3,500.00 to Drug Free Workplaces USA, LLC. for additional funds needed for
court-ordered drug testing for clients in the Probation and Pretrial Release
Programs.
Department:
Corrections

Division:

Misdemeanor Probation

Type:

Additive

Amount:

$3,500

Vendor:

Drug Free Workplaces USA, LLC

Purchase Order #:

260181

Change Order #:

2

Original Amount:

$40,352

Change Order #1:

$9,647

Change Order #2:

$3,500

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Cumulative Amount:

$13,147

New Purchase Order Amount:

$53,499

Recommendation Concerning State Law Enforcement Trust Fund – Henrique
Dias, Chief Financial Officer, Escambia County Sheriff's Office Finance Division
That the Board approve the following allocations of Law Enforcement Trust
(LET) Funds per the requirements of F.S. 932.7055(5) for Outside Agency
partners in Escambia County for Fiscal Year 2025-2026:
A. Escambia County Council of PTA/PTSA in the amount of $2,000;
B. Tate High School Volleyball Program in the amount of $1,500;
C. Trauma Release Invest, Inc., in the amount of $1,000;
D. Gulf Coast Council, Boy Scouts of America in the amount of $4,000;
E. Magdalene's Inc., in the amount of $2,000;
F. IHMC in the amount of $2,000; and
G. Gulf Coast Kid's House in the amount of $4,000.
Upon approval of these funding allocations, the Sheriff’s Office will process all
appropriate paperwork and submit for payment from LET Funds to the Escambia
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.
Funding Source: Fund 121, Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Cost Center 540103,
Object Code 58201, Aids to Private Organizations.

26.

Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-26065,
for Fiscal Year 2026 Vehicle Auto Auctions – Henrique Dias, Chief Financial
Officer, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Finance Division
That the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution approving
Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-26065, in the amount of $97,040, to
recognize revenue from the auction of vehicles purchased from Local Option
Sales Tax (LOST) and appropriating these funds in the Sheriff’s Office LOST IV
to support future vehicle and equipment purchases for the Sheriff’s Office.

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Revenue will be appropriated to Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost Center 540113,
Account Code 56401.
27.

Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a Purchase Order to SmartCOP,
Inc., for the SmartCOP Renewal - John Erar, Chief Information Officer,
Information Technology Department
That the Board take the following action concerning the issuance of a Purchase
Order to SmartCOP, Inc., for the SmartCOP Renewal:
A. Approve the usage of previously awarded Contracts, Contractual Agreements,
or annual requirements for SmartCop, Inc.;
B. Approve the issuance of a Purchase Order, in excess of $50,000, to
SmartCop Inc., dba CTS America, for the renewal of SmartCop.; and
C. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Purchase Order.
Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Amount

Contract
Number

SmartCOP, Inc., dba CTS America
Vendor #193560
SmartCop Renewal
Term: 10.01.2026 - 09.30.2027

Fund 001
Cost Center 270102
Account Code 55403

$93,083

Invoice
#SCIMN0001301
Sourcewell
Contract #
030425-SMT
CTS America
Agreement:
Perpetual
Board Approved
August 20, 2013

28.

Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a Purchase Order to CDW-G, LLC
for the Adobe Renewal - John Erar, Chief Information Officer, Information
Technology Department
That the Board take the following action concerning the issuance of a Purchase
Order to CDW-G, LLC., for the Adobe Renewal:
A. Approve the usage of Sourcewell Contract #121923 CDWG - Software GOV
ONLY (121923);
B. Approve the issuance of a Purchase Order, in excess of $50,000, to CDW-G,
LLC for the renewal of Adobe.; and

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C. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Purchase Order.
Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Amount

CDW-G, LLC

Fund 001
Cost Center
270102
Account Code
55403

$56,270.26 Invoice #
PZCJ303

Vendor # 026963
Adobe Renewal

29.

Contract
Number

Sourcewell
Contract
#121923
CDW-G Software
GOV ONLY
(121923)

Recommendation Concerning Change Orders for Blue Cross/Blue Shield,
Amwins Group, and Metropolitan Life - Nikki Powell, Human Resources
Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning Blue Cross/Blue Shield,
Amwins Group, and Metropolitan Life:
A. Approve the County Administrator, or designee, to issue and sign Change
Order #2 for Purchase Order #260524, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida, in the
amount of $5,150,182, for health claims; and
B. Approve the County Administrator, or designee, to issue and sign Change
Order #1 for Purchase Order #261589, Amwins Group, in the amount of
$60,000, for stop loss; and
C. Approve the County Administrator, or designee, to issue and sign Change
Order #3 for Purchase Order #260517, Metropolitan Life, in the amount of
$42,000, for health claims.
Vendor:

Blue Cross/Blue
Shield Florida
(Medical Claims)

Amwins Group (Stop Metropolitan Life
Loss Coverage)
(Dental)

Type:

Addition

Addition

Addition

Amount:

$5,150,182

$60,000

$42,000

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Purchase Order:

260524

261589

260517

Original Amount:

$25,000,000

$490,000

$1,192,000

Change Order #1

.00

$60,000

.00

Change Order #2

$5,150,182

N/A

$115,000

Change Order #3

N/A

N/A

$42,000

Total:

$30,150,182

$550,000

$1,349,000

Recommendation Concerning Change Order #2 to Purchase Order #260655 to
Blue Arbor, Inc. for Additional Temporary Labor Services, PD 23-24.091 Thaddeus Davenport, Mass Transit Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the approval of Change
Order #2 to Purchase Order #260655 for Blue Arbor, Inc:
A. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign Change
Order #2 to Purchase Order #260655, Blue Arbor, Inc., in the amount of
$250,000, for temporary labor services as needed for Escambia County Area
Transit (ECAT), per PD 24-25.091; and
B. Ratify the approval of payments disbursed for services rendered pending the
approval of Change Order #2.
Department:

Mass Transit

Division:

Micro Transit

Type:

Addition

Amount:

$250,000

Vendor:

Blue Arbor, Inc. #023818

Contract #:

PD 24-25.091

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Purchase Order
#:

260655

Change Order #:

2

Original Amount

$200,000

Change Order
#1:

$250,000

Cumulative
Amount of
Change Orders
Through This
Change Order:

$450,000

New Purchase
Order Amount:

$650,000

Funding Source:

Fund 104, Mass Transit, Cost Center 320431,
Micro Transit Services

Recommendation Concerning Change Order #3 to Purchase Order #260771,
Genuine Parts Company c/o Napa Auto Parts - Thaddeus Davenport, Mass
Transit Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the approval of Change
Order #3 to Purchase Order #260771 to Genuine Parts Company c/o Napa Auto
Parts:
A. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign Change
Order #3 to Purchase Order #260771 to Genuine Parts Company c/o Napa Auto
Parts, in the amount of $50,000; and
B. Ratify the approval of payments disbursed for services rendered pending the
approval of Change Order #3.
Department:

Mass Transit

Division:

Operations

Type:

Addition

Amount:

$50,000

Vendor:

Genuine Parts Company c/o Napa
Auto Parts

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Project Name:

Fleet Parts

Purchase Order #:

260771

Change Order #:

3

Original Amount:

$49,000

Change Order #1:

$0 - Administrative

Change Order #2:

$10,000

Change Order
#3:

$50,000

Cumulative
Total:

$60,000

New Purchase
Order Amount:

$109,000

Funding Source: Fund 104 Mass Transit;
Cost Center 320407 Mass Transit
Fleet Maintenance, Object Code
54606 Preventative Maintenance
32.

Recommendation Concerning Change Order #3 to Purchase Order #261643,
RideCo US Inc - Thaddeus Davenport, Mass Transit Department Director
That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and
sign Change Order #3 to Purchase Order #261643 to RideCo US Inc, in the
amount of $43,318.85.
Department:

Mass Transit

Division:

Operations

Type:

Addition

Amount:

$43,318.85

Vendor:

RideCo

Purchase Order #:

261643

Contract:

PD 23-24.136

Change Order #:

3

Original Amount:

$126,752

Change Order #1:

$0 - Administrative

Change Order #2:

$21,681.15

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Change Order
#3:

$43,318.85

Cumulative
Total:

$65,000

New Purchase
Order Amount:

$191,752

Funding Source: Fund 104 Mass Transit;
Cost Center 320431 Mass Transit
MicroTransit, Object Code 55403
SBITA
33.

Recommendation Concerning PD 25-26.103, Perdido Landfill and Palafox
Transfer Stations Scale Maintenance -Second Re-Solicit - Andrew Liess, Waste
Services Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning PD 25-26.103, Perdido
Landfill and Palafox Transfer Stations Scale Maintenance - Second Re-Solicit:
A. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement
between Escambia County, Florida, and System Scale Corporation, per the
terms and conditions of PD 25-26.103, Perdido Landfill and Palafox Transfer
Stations Scale Maintenance - Second Re-Solicit as needed and;
B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator or designee to issue and
sign the Purchase Order for System Scale Corporation in the amount of
$40,000.

34.

Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Amount

Contract
Number

System Scale Corporation

Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund
Cost Center 230307 Transfer
Station
Cost Center 230314 Operations

$ 40,000

PD 25-26.103
Perdido
Landfill and
Palafox
Transfer
Stations Scale
Maintenance
Second ReSolicit

Recommendation Concerning an Amendment to the Agreement for PD 2526.063,Monroe Ave Drainage Improvements - CDBG-DR HS005 - Lyndsey
Stevens, Purchasing Director, Office of Purchasing

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That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the
Amendment to the Agreement for Monroe Ave Drainage Improvements - CDBGDR HS005 (PD25-26.063) between Escambia County, Florida, and Roads, Inc.
of NWF to add verbiage required by the grantor.
35.

Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of One 2027 International HX520
Truck and One MAC Trailer for Waste Services - James Higdon, Public Works
Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the purchase of one 2027
International HX520 Truck and one MAC Trailer for Waste Services:
A. Authorize the use of the Florida Sheriff's Association Contract #FSA23EQU21.0 and Sourcewell Navistar Contract #032824-NVS;
B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase
Order for $194,328.60 to Ward International Trucks for one 2026 International
HX520 Truck; and
C. Approve and authorize the County Adminitrator to issue and sign a Purchase
Order for $124,125 to Nationwide Haul, LLC, for one MAC Moving Floor Trailer
for Waste Services.
Vendor

36.

Funding

Amount

Contract Number

Ward International Fund 401
Trucks
Cost Center
(Vendor #230580) 230307
Object Code
56402

$194,328.60

Sourcewell
Navistar Contact
#032824-NVS

Nationwide Haul, Fund 401
LLC
Cost Center
(Vendor #432292) 230307
Object Code
56402

$124,125

FSA Contract
#FSA23-EQU21.0

Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Four International Diesel Type I
Ambulances for Public Safety, Emergency Medical Services - James Higdon,
Public Works Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the purchase of four
International Diesel Type I Ambulances for Emergency Medical Services (EMS):
A. Approve the use of HGAC Contract #AM 10-23; and

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B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase
Order in the amount of $1,675,220 to Frazer Ltd, for four International Diesel
Type I Ambulances at $418,805 each for EMS.
Vendor/Contractor Funding
Frazer Ltd
(Vendor #433973)

37.

Amount

Contract

Fund 408
$1,675,220 (4 HGAC
Cost Center at $418,805
Contract
330302
each)
#AM 10-23
Object
Code 56402

Recommendation Concerning the Approval of Two Change Orders, in Excess of
$50,000, for the Public Works Department/Pensacola Beach - James Higdon,
Public Works Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning two change orders, in
excess of $50,000 for the Public Works Department/Pensacola Beach:
A. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign Change
Order #1 to Purchase Order #260224, in excess of $50,000, for the Fiscal Year
2025-2026 for The McPherson Companies, Inc. to purchase unleaded fuel for
equipment based on Santa Rosa Island with the McPherson fuel card system for
the remainder of the fiscal year; and
Department:

Public Works

Division:

Pensacola Beach

Type:

Add Funds

Amount:

$7,000

Vendor:

The McPherson Companies, Inc.

Purchase Order
#:

260224

Change Order #: 1
Original
Amount:

$49,500

Change Order
#1:

$7,000

Cumulative
Amount:

$7,000

New Purchase
Order Amount:

$56,500

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B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign Change
Order #1 to Purchase Order #260376, in excess of $50,000, for the Fiscal Year
2025-2026 for Xtreme Logistics Gulf Coast, LLC for Public Works/Pensacola
Beach to provide additional funds for portable toilets on Pensacola Beach for the
remainder of the fiscal year.
Department:

Public Works

Division:

Pensacola Beach

Type:

Add Funds

Amount:

$10,500

Vendor:

Xtreme Logistics Gulf Coast,
LLC

Purchase Order
#:

260376

Change Order #: 1

38.

Original
Amount:

$72,106.25

Change Order
#1:

$10,500

Cumulative
Amount:

$10,500

New Purchase
Order Amount:

$82,606.25

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

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Genuine Parts Company
dba Napa Auto Parts
(Vendor #429772)
Oil/grease and lubricant

Fund 175, Cost
Center 260102,
55201
(Road
Maintenance)

$50,000

Sourcewell
Contract
#100124GPC

Ferguson Enterprises,
LLC
aka Ferguson Mill Supply
(Vendor #060880)
Polyethylene pipe,
Construction materials

Fund 175, Cost
Center 260102,
55301 & 260205,
55201
(Road
Maintenance &
Holding Ponds)

$70,000

Brevard County
Contract #B-624-45

Gulf Coast Environmental
Contractors, Inc.
(Vendor #072500)
Holding Pond mowing
contract

Fund 175, Cost
Center 260205,
53401
(Holding Ponds)

$350,000

PD 25-26.035

Roads, Inc. of NWF
(Vendor #182328)
Hot Asphalt

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

$175,000

PD 24-25.087

XTREME Logistics Gulf
Coast, LLC
(Vendor #423756)
Portable toilet rental &
service

Fund 001, Cost
Center 260107,
55201
(SRI Public
Works)

$85,000

PD 24-25.131

Beard Equipment
Company
(Vendor #022300)
Heavy equipment parts

Fund 001, Cost
Center 260107,
54608
(SRI Public
Works)

$100,000

State of FL
Contract
#221000000-21STC

Marathon Staffing
Services
(Vendor #433104)
Temporary labor services

Fund 001, Cost
Center 260107,
53401
(SRI Public
Works)

$250,000

PD 24-25.291

Charles Neely Corporation Fund 001, Cost
dba PR Chemical & Paper Center 260107,
Supply
55201
(Vendor #150532)

$90,000

PD 25-26.019

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Cleaning and paper
supplies

(SRI Public
Works)

Campbell Oil Company
(Vendor #433867)
Gasoline and diesel fuel
delivery

Fund 501, Cost
$7,000,000 PD 25-26.082
Center 260206,
55204
(Fuel Distribution)

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

Fund 175, Cost
$120,000
Center 260201,
54608, 54601 and
55201
(Fleet
Maintenance)

Sourcewell
Contract
#100124GPC

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.
dba McGee Auto Service
and Tire
(Vendor #424081)
Light and heavy
equipment tires

Fund 175, Cost
Center 260201,
54608
(Fleet
Maintenance)

$115,000

State of Florida
Contract
#25172500-24ACS

Parts Pro, Inc.
(Vendor #040307)
Parts, Supplies, Repair,
Maintenance

Fund 175, Cost
Center 260201,
54608
(Fleet
Maintenance)

$120,000

Sourcewell
Contract
#080124-FMC

Samsara, Inc.
Fund 175, Cost
(Vendor #430193)
Center 260201,
GPS hardware, installation 55201 and 53401
and system monitoring
(Fleet
Maintenance)

$186,000

Sourcewell
Contract
#102924-SAM

Parish Tractor Co., LLC
(Vendor #431944)
Light and heavy
equipment tires

Fund 175, Cost
Center 260201,
54608
(Fleet
Maintenance)

$60,000

Sourcewell
Contract
#112624

Thompson Tractor Co.,
Inc.
(Vendor #201640)
Heavy equipment parts
(CAT)

Fund 175, Cost
Center 260201,
54608
(Fleet
Maintenance)

$75,000

Sourcewell
Contract
#020223CAT

Tractor & Equipment
Company

Fund 175, Cost
Center 260201,
54608

$120,000

Sourcewell
Contract
#011723KOM

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(Vendor #202301)
Heavy equipment parts

(Fleet
Maintenance)

Ward International Trading Fund 175, Cost
Company Inc. LLC
Center 260201,
(Vendor #230582)
54608
Fire truck parts, Supplies, (Fleet
Repair
Maintenance)

$60,000

Sourcewell
Contract
#080124-NVS

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.
dba McGee Auto Service
and Tire
(Vendor #424081)
Light and heavy
equipment tires

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

$75,000

State of Florida
Contract
#25172500-24ACS

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

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

$55,000

Sourcewell
Contract
#100124GPC

Matheny Motor Truck
Company
(Vendor #431945)
Fire truck parts, Supplies,
Repair, Maintenance

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

$120,000

HGAC Contract
#FS12-23Matheny Motor
Truck Co

Ward International Trading Fund 143, Cost
Company Inc. LLC
Center 330206,
(Vendor #230582)
54608
Fire truck parts, Supplies, (Fire Services)
Repair

$65,000

Sourcewell
Contract
#080124-NVS

ETR Vehicles LLC
(Vendor #434032)
Ambulance parts,
Supplies, Repair,
Maintenance

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

Sourcewell
Contract
#122123-RVG-2

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

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

Sourcewell
Contract
#100124GPC

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.
dba McGee Auto Service
and Tire

Fund 408, Cost
Center 330302,
54608

State of Florida
Contract

$80,000

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(Vendor #424081)
Light and heavy
equipment tires

(Emergency
Medical Services)

Ward International Trading Fund 408, Cost
$700,000
Company Inc. LLC
Center 330302,
(Vendor #230582)
54608
Fire truck parts, Supplies, (Emergency
Repair
Medical Services)
39.

#25172500-24ACS
Sourcewell
Contract
#080124-NVS

Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for Professional Architectural
Services, PD 25-26.002-1 — Robert E. Hogan, Facilities Management
Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Contract Award for
Professional Architectural Services, PD 25-26.002-1:
A. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement
between Escambia County, Florida, and Duplantis Design Group, PC., per the
terms and conditions of PD 25-26.002-1, Contract Award for Professional
Services;
B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement
between Escambia County, Florida, and HDF Engineering Group, LLC, Inc., per
the terms and conditions of PD 25-26.002-1, Contract Award for Professional
Services;
C. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement
between Escambia County, Florida, and Quina Grundhoefer Architects, P.A., per
the terms and conditions of PD 25-26.002-1, Contract Award for Professional
Services; and
D. Approve and authorize the department(s), in conjunction with the Office of
Purchasing, to negotiate Task Orders according to Florida Statutes 287.055,
"Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act" (A&E Services), on a project by
project basis.

40.

Recommendation Concerning a Resolution to Convey County-Owned Property
to the Pensacola Habitat for Humanity for the Development of Affordable
Housing - Robert E. Hogan, Facilities Management Department Director
That the Board take the following action regarding the Conveyance of CountyOwned Property to Pensacola Habitat for Humanity:
A. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the conveyance of 1050 Muscogee Road,
County-Owned Property, to Pensacola Habitat for Humanity for development of
affordable housing;

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B. Approve the Deed for Real Property from the County to the Pensacola Habitat
for Humanity as authorized pursuant to Section 125.38, Florida Statutes; and
C. Authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution, the Deed, and any other related
documents.
Upon Board approval, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity will record these documents
in the Public Records of Escambia County.

41.

Recommendation Concerning the Conveyance of a Restrictive Easement to the
United States, by and though the Department of the Navy - Robert E. Hogan,
Facilities Management Department Director
That the Board take the following action regarding the conveyance of a
Restrictive Easement to the United States, by and through the Department of the
Navy:
A. Approve the conveyance of a Restrictive Easement, over a County-owned
property located on Sidney Road (Parcel ID: 06-3S-31-1000-002-001), to the
United States, by and through, the Department of the Navy in consideration for
the payment and otherwise pursuant to the terms of the Encroachment
Protection Contribution Agreement;
B. Adopt the Resolution, authorizing the conveyance of the Restrictive Easement
in accordance with the Encroachment Protection Contribution Agreement; and
C. Authorize the Chair to sign the Encroachment Protection Agreement,
Restrictive Easement, Resolution, and any other documents necessary to
complete the transaction.
This parcel is located in District 2.

42.

Recommendation Concerning Administrative Budget Amendment #ABA-26181
and a Contract Approval for the Juvenile Justice Center - Robert E. Hogan,
Facilities Management Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning Administrative Budget
Amendment #ABA-26181 and a Contract Approval for the Juvenile Justice
Center:
A. Authorize and approve Administrative Budget Amendment #ABA-26181 to
move funds from Project 09AD0013 to Project 24PF4288;
Expenditure From:

Amount

From Account Codes

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LOST III

$1,688,327

Fund 352, Cost Center
110267, Account Code
55201

Expenditure To:

Amount

To Account Codes

LOST III

$1,688,327

Fund 352, Cost Center
110267, Account Code
56201

B. Authorize and approve the County Administrator or designee to sign the
agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Trane US, Inc. for the HVAC
Replacement Project at Juvenille Justice Center, per the terms and conditions of
Omnia Racine # 3341, Quote J5-273172-24-007 for the amount of $1,688,327;
C. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase
Order to Trane US Inc, in the amount of $1,688,327, and
Vendor

Funding

Amount

Contract
Number

Trane US, Inc.

Cost Center 110276
Account Code 56201
Project 24PF4288

$1,688,327

Omnia Racine
3341
Project
24PF4288

D. Approve and authorize the County Administrator or his designee to sign,
subject to legal review and sign-off, any subsequent agreements and programrelated documents for this project that do not alter the finite terms of funding
amounts or budgets.
43.

Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a Purchase Order to Strobel &
Hunter, Inc. for a Professional Architectural Services Contract for the New Myrtle
Grove Library — Robert E. Hogan, Facilities Management Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning a Contract Award utilizing
the Professional Architectural Services for New Myrtle Grove Library, PD 2526.002, in the amount of $414,499:
A. Approve and authorize the County Administrator or designee to issue a
Purchase Order in the amount of $414,499 for Professional Architectural
Services for the New Myrtle Grove Library, to Strobel & Hunter, Inc.; and
Vendor

Funding

Amount

Contract

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Strobel & Hunter, Inc.

Fund 113
Cost Center 110501
Account 56201

$414,499

PD 25-26.002

B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator or his designee to sign,
subject to legal review and sign-off, any subsequent agreements and programrelated documents for this project that do not alter the finite terms of funding
amounts or budgets.
44.

Recommendation Concerning Change Order #6 in the amount of $221,379.80 to
Anchor QEA, Inc., for Additional Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI)
Services on Contract PD 24-25.018, Pensacola Living Shoreline Project - J.
Taylor “Chips” Kirschenfeld, Natural Resources Management Department
Director
That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign Change
Order #6 to Anchor QEA, Inc., in the amount of $221,379.80 on contract PD 24-25.018,
Pensacola Living Shoreline Project for additional Construction Engineering and Inspections
(CEI) Services.
Department:
Division:
Type:
Amount:
Vendor:
Project
Name:
Contract:
Purchase
Order #:
Original
Amount:
Change
Order #:
Change
Order #1:
Change
Order #2:
Change
Order #3:
Change
Order #4:
Change
Order #5:
Change
Order #6:
Cumulative
Amount:
New
Purchase

Natural
Resources
Management
RESTORE
Addition
$221,379.80
Anchor QEA,
Inc.
Pensacola Living
Shoreline
PD 24-25.018
251348
$1,276,700
6
$0
$43,750
$376,394.50
$482,380.82
$0
$221,379.80
$1,123,905.12
$2,400,605.12

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Order
Amount:
Funding
Source:

Fund 118, Gulf
Coast
Restoration
Fund; Cost
Centers 222041
FDEP Living
Shoreline and
Cost Center
222053 USFW
Living Shore
#01936

This project is located in District 2.

45.

Recommendation Concerning the Payment for Procore Project Management
Software Subscription for the Engineering Department - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.,
Engineering Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the payment for Procore
Project Management Software Subscription for the period August 1, 2026,
through September 30, 2027, for the Engineering Department:
A. Approve the payment for Procore Project Management Software Subscription
using the OMNIA EDU Contract #R240303 (Educational Software Solutions and
Services) to procure this software from Carahsoft Technology Corporation, for
the amount of $98,731.63; and
B. Authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase Order, in the
amount of $98,731.63, to Carahsoft Technology Corporation.
Vendor/Contractor Funding

Amount

Carahsoft
Technology
Corporation

$98,731.63 OMNIA EDU
Contract
#R240303

Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund,
Cost Center 211602, Object Code
55403 - $30,000

Contract
Number

Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund,
Cost Center 211201, Object Code
55403 - $68.731.63

46.

Recommendation Concerning Site Preparation for the New Paradise Beach Fire
Station - Robert E. Hogan, Facilities Management Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the General Paving and
Drainage Pricing Agreement, PD 22-23.126:
A. Authorize staff to execute a task order utilizing the Engineering Department's
General Paving and Drainage Pricing Agreement Contract for clearing and

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grubbing the site for the future Paradise Beach Fire Station to be placed along
the east side of Bauer Road, south of Lillian Highway;
B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator or designee to issue a
Purchase Order to CW Roberts Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $62,963.07;
and
C. Approve and authorize the Chair or County Administrator or his designee to
sign, subject to legal review and sign-off, any subsequent agreements and
program-related documents for this project that do not alter the finite terms of
funding amounts or budgets.

47.

Vendor

Funding

Amount

Contract

CW Roberts
Contracting, Inc

Fund 353, Project No 22FS1869
Cost Center 330434, Paradise
Beach Fire Station

$62,963.07

PD 22-23.126

Recommendation Concerning Approval of Administrative Budget Amendment
#ABA-26177, Reallocating Funds from LOST IV Transportation and Drainage,
Pinestead Project, to the Fields Lane Sidewalk Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.,
Engineering Department Director
That the Board approve Administrative Budget Amendment #ABA-26177, in the
amount of $69,816, reallocating funds from Local Option Sales Tax (LOST IV)
Transportation and Drainage, Pinestead Project, to the Fields Lane Sidewalk
Project.
Expenditures -FROM
Source of Funds

Amount

Account Code

Fund 353, LOST IV
Transportation and
Drainage

$69,816

Fund 353, LOST IV, LOST IV.
Cost Center 210106, Object
Code 56301, Project
#20EN1003 Pinestead

Total Expenditures

$69,816

Expenditures -- TO
Source of Funds

Amount

Account Code

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Fund 353, LOST IV
Transportation and
Drainage

$69,816

Total Expenditures

$69,816

Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost
Center 210106, Object Code
56301, Project #26EN3233
New Field Lane Sidewalk

This project is located in District 3.
48.

Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for the Brickyard Road
Drainage Improvements Construction - Community Development Block Grant
Disaster Recovery Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program Grant HS005,
PD 25-26.061 - Joy D. Blackmon, P. E., Engineering Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Contract Award for the
Brickyard Road Drainage Improvements Construction - Community Development
Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair
Program, Grant HS005, PD 25-26.061:
A. Approve the agreement between Escambia County, Florida and Chavers
Construction, Inc., per the terms and conditions of the Brickyard Road Drainage
Improvements Construction - CDBG-DR Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair
Program, Grant HS005, PD 25-26.061, in the amount of $952,790;
B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the agreement; and
C. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase
Order, in the amount of $952,790, to Chavers Construction, Inc.
Vendor
Contractor

Funding

Amount

Chavers
Construction, Inc.

Fund 128, CDBG- $952,790
DR Rebuild
Florida, Cost
Center 210150
Regional
Stormwater
Drainage
Improvements,
Object Code
56301

Contract Number
PD 25-26.061

The Brickyard Road Drainage Improvements Construction - CDBG-DR Rebuild
Florida Infrastructure Repair Program is located in Commission District 5.

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Recommendation Concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation
Local Agency Program Agreement for the Guidy Lane Over Unnamed Branch
Bridge #484023 - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Engineering Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the State of Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement
for the Guidy Lane over Unnamed Branch Bridge #484023:
A. Rescind the Board's action on June 17, 2026, CAR II-28 Item B, Approving
the FDOT LAP Agreement between FDOT and Escambia County, Florida, for
the Guidy Lane over Unnamed Branch Bridge #484023, and CAR II-28 Item C,
Adopting the Resolution authorizing the Chair to sign the LAP Agreement
because FDOT issued a subsequent requirement adding a local fund
contingency amount to the Agreement total:
B. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the revised FDOT LAP Agreement
between FDOT and Escambia County, Florida, for Guidy Lane over Unnamed
Branch Bridge #484023 which adds $10,000 as a contingency amount;
C. Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign a Resolution authorizing the Chair to
sign the revised LAP Agreement; and
D. Authorize the Chair to sign, subject to legal review and sign-off, any
subsequent agreements and program-related documents for this project that do
not alter the finite terms of funding amounts or budgets.
Project is located in Commission District 5.

50.

Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of a Purchase Order to Infrastructure
Consulting and Engineering, LLC on Contract for Professional Services, PD 2324.010, for Transportation Planning and Project Coordination Support for the
Engineering Department, Transportation and Traffic Operations Division - Joy D.
Blackmon, P.E., Engineering Department Director
That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and
sign a Purchase Order, in the amount of $168,000, to Infrastructure Consulting
and Engineering, LLC for Transportation Planning and Project Coordination
Support for the Engineering Department, Transportation and Traffic Division:
Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Amount

Contract
Number

Infrastructure Consulting
and Engineering, LLC

Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center
210107, Object Code 56301,
Project #26EN4389 Traffic
Improvements D9 $163,260

$168,000

PD 2324.010

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Fund 175, Transportation Trust
Fund 211201, Object Code
56301 $4,740

51.

Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of Change Order #1 to Purchase
Order #261157 to Panhandle Engineering, Inc., for Design Services for the
Robinson Street Dirt Road Paving Project, PD 23-24.010-1 - Joy D. Blackmon,
P.E., Engineering Department Director
That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and
sign Change Order #1 to Purchase Order #261157 to Panhandle Engineering,
Inc., in the amount of $59,640, Design Services to add a water and fire system
upgrade to the Robinson Street Dirt Road Paving Project, PD 23-24.010-1:
Department:

Engineering

Division:

Construction Management

Type:

Additive

Amount:

$59,640

Vendor:

Panhandle Engineering, Inc.

Project Name:

Robinson Street Dirt Road
Paving Project

Contract #:

PD 23-24.010-1

Purchase Order #:

261157

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Change Order #:

1

Original Amount:

$214,900

Change Order #1:

$59,640

Cumulative Amount of Change Orders
Through This Change Order:

$59,640

New Contract Amount:

$274,540

Funding Source:

Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost Center
210106, Object Code 56301,
Project #21EN1605

This project is located in Commission District 5.
52.

Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for Professional Services, PD
23-24.010 - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Engineering Department Director
That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the
agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Gulf Coast Geotech, Inc.,
per the terms and conditions of PD 23-24.010, Contract Award for Professional
Services.

53.

Recommendation Concerning the Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA26067 to Recognize Refunds from the Locally Funded Agreement State of
Florida Department of Transportation for Highway 4 at Canoe Creek Project
#437699-1-/52-01/62-01 and Interstate Circle Project #442920-1-4B-01 and 143-01 - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Engineering Department Director
That the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution approving
Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-26067 to Recognize Refunds from the
Locally Funded Agreement State of Florida Department of Transportation for
County Road 4 W Highway 4 at Canoe Creek Project #437699-1-/52-01/62-01
and Interstate Circle Project #442920-1-4B-01 and 1-43-01:
Revenues

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Source of
Funds

Amount

Account Codes Contract

Vendor

LOST III,
Fund 352

$257,728

Fund 352,
Highway 4 at
Account Code
Canoe Creek
337411 FDOT
Project
Reimbursements #437699-1/52-01/62-01

Florida
Department of
Transportation
Locally
Funded
Agreement

LOST IV,
Fund 353

$505,682

Fund 353,
Interstate
Account Code
Circle Project
337411 FDOT
#442920-1Reimbursements 4B-01 and 143-01

Florida
Department of
Transportation
Locally
Funded
Agreement

Total
Revenue

$763,410

Expenditures
Source of
Funds

Amount

Account Codes Contract

Vendor

LOST III,
Fund 352

$257,728

Fund 352, LOST
III, Cost Center
210107, Object
Code 56301,
Project
#23EN2125

Highway 4 at
Canoe Creek
Project
#437699-1/52-01/62-01

Florida
Department of
Transportation
Locally
Funded
Agreement

LOST IV,
Fund 353

$505,682

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

Interstate
Circle Project
#442920-14B-01 and 143-01

Florida
Department of
Transportation
Locally
Funded
Agreement

Total
$763,410
Expenditures
54.

Recommendation Concerning Change Order #6 on Contract PD 20-21.052 to
Moffatt and Nichol, for Engineering Design Services for the Olive Road (West)
Street Improvement Project - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Engineering Department
Director

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That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and
sign the following Change Order #6 to Moffatt and Nichol, in the amount of
$241,767.92, on Contract PD 20-21.052, Engineering Design Services for Olive
Road (West) Street Improvement Project:
Department:

Engineering

Division:

Construction Management

Type:

Addition

Amount:

$241,767.92

Vendor:

Moffatt and Nichol

Project Name:

Olive Road (West) Street Improvements

Contract:

PD 20-21.052

Purchase Order #:

211637

Change Order #:

6

Change Order #1:

Time Only

Change Order #2:

$112,948.24

Change Order #3:

No Cost — Reallocation of Funds

Change Order #4:

$605,224.34 and Time

Change Order #5:

No Cost — Reallocation of Funds

Change Order #6:

$241,767.92 and Time

Original Contract Amount:

$787,538.72

Cumulative Amount of Change
Orders Through this Change
Order:

$959,940.50

New Contract Amount:

$1,747,479.22

Funding Source:

Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost Center 210106,
Object Code 56301, Project #21EN1609

This project is located in Commission Districts 3 and 4.
55.

Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for Federal Lobbyist Services
for Escambia County, Florida - Wesley J. Moreno, County Administrator

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That the Board take the following action concerning the Contract Award for State
and Federal Lobbyist Services for Escambia County, Florida:
A. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement between Escambia
County, Florida, and GrayRobinson, P.A., for State and Federal Lobbyist
Services, for an annual amount of $162,000, to be paid in monthly installments
of $13,500; and
B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase
Order, in the amount of $162,000, to GrayRobinson, P.A. for State and Federal
Lobbyist Services.
Vendor/Contractor

Funding

Amount

GrayRobinson, P.A.

Fund 001, General Fund Cost
Center 110201, NonDepartmental Admin

$162,000/year

Object Code 53101,
Professional Services
56.

Recommendation Concerning the Community Development Block Grant
Disaster Recovery (CDBG_DR) Rebuild Florida Voluntary Home Buyout
Program Contract Amendment - Wesley J. Moreno, County Administrator
That the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Community
Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Rebuild Florida
Voluntary Home Buyout Program Contract Amendment realigning the
deliverables to match the budget.

III.

Grant Source

Funding Source

Amount Allocated

CDBG-DR Voluntary
Home Buyout

Fund 128, Cost Center
210151, CDBG-DR VHB

$3,170,114.80

CAR For Discussion
1.

Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of a Portion of Real Property
Located at 400 West Kingsfield Road - Robert E. Hogan, Facilities Management
Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the purchase of a portion of
real property located at 400 West Kingsfield Road:
A. Approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase for $15,000 for approximately

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28,000 square feet from Ruth Nowlin Aubrey, Marcia Nowlin, Connie Burcham,
Bobbie Jean Marcus, Shane Nowlin, Aaron Nowlin, to be used for the Kingsfield
Fire Station;
B. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Contract for Sale and Purchase
approved by the County Attorney's Office for the acquisition of real property
located at 400 West Kingsfield Road; and
C. 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 if the purchase is
approved.
This acquisition is located in Commission District 5.
2.

Discussion Concerning the "A Penny to Save Our County Homes - A Zero
Homestead Millage Initiative" - Commissioner Ashlee M. Hofberger, District 4
That the Board hold a discussion concerning the "A Penny to Save Our County
Homes - A Zero Homestead Millage Initiative."
County Attorney's Report

I.

CAT For Action
1.

Recommendation Concerning Scheduling Public Hearings for 5:31 p.m. on
October 1, 2026, and 9:01 a.m. October 15, 2026, to Consider a Data Center
Moratorium.
That the Board discuss whether to schedule public hearings for October 1, 2026,
at 5:31 p.m. and October 15, 2026, at 9:01 a.m. to consider a proposed
moratorium on data center facilities.

2.

Recommendation Concerning Consideration of Payment of Attorney's Fees and
Costs for Jonathan Owens.
At the request of Attorney Dennis Green, that the Board consider payment of
Jonathan Owens' attorney’s fees and costs in the amount of $124,704 incurred
in proceedings related to an ethics complaint filed by former Commissioner Jeff
Bergosh against Mr. Owens with the Commission on Ethics.

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