20260507 Regular BCC Meeting Minutes

Board of County Commissioners Meeting · 2026-05-07 · minutes

The Board adopted the agenda as prepared. Commissioners provided comments on various districts and the County Administrator also provided comments. The Board adopted proclamations for Employee of the Month, National Nurses Week, Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, Rosamond Johnson Beach Day, Medical Mission at Home Day, National Travel and Tourism Week, Cox Communications Inspirational Student Heroes, Naval Air Station Pensacola, and Keyla Richardson on American Idol. The motion was made by Commissioner May and seconded by Commissioner Barry. The disposition was carried unanimously. [case SSA-2026-04, Z-2026-07, SSA-2026-05, Z-2026-08, SSA-2026-06, Z-2026-09, Z-2026-06, Z-2026-10, Z-2026-11] The Board waived the reading of legal advertisements and accepted affidavits of publication for public hearings. Ten public hearings were on the agenda, including adoption of ordinances related to economic development tax exemptions, future land use map amendments, and official zoning map amendments. Two public hearings were canceled. [case 2026-15] The Board adopted an Ordinance (Number 2026-15) to establish an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption (EDATE) for the West Fraser, Inc. expansion. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried 4-0 with Commissioner May temporarily out of Board Chambers. Speakers were Chris Platé and Chris Barrett. The Board accepted for filing the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Collections Data for February 2026, showing a 3.1% increase compared to March 2025. Year-to-date collections for FY2026 showed a 2.3% increase compared to FY2025. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. The Board accepted for filing the Investment Portfolio Summary Report for the month ended March 31, 2026. The portfolio market value was $584,363,592, with a short-term portfolio yield of 3.80% and a long-term CORE portfolio yield of 4.03%. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. The Board accepted for filing the Report of the Gary Sansing Public Forum held March 26, 2026. Approved the Minutes of the Regular BCC Meeting held March 26, 2026. Accepted for filing the Reports of the Committee of the Whole Workshop and the Gary Sansing Public Forum held April 1, 2026. Approved the Minutes of the Regular BCC Meeting held April 1, 2026. Approved the Minutes of the Joint Meeting held April 16, 2026. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. Speaker was Larry Downs, Jr. [Lillian Highway; case SSA-2026-04, 2026-16] The Board reviewed and adopted an Ordinance (Number 2026-16) amending Chapter 7, 'The Future Land Use (FLU) Element,' Policy FLU 1.1.1, to provide for an amendment to the 2030 FLU Map (SSA-2026-04). The FLU category of a parcel located within Section 11, Township 2S, Range 31W, Parcel Number 11-2S-31-5300-000-000, totaling 1.75 (+/-) acres, located on Lillian Highway, was changed from Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U) to Public (P). The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. Speaker(s): None. [7209 Lillian Highway; case Z-2026-07] The Board reviewed and adopted an Order for Rezoning Case Z-2026-07. The property at 7209 Lillian Highway, Parcel Number 11-2S-31-5300-000-000, totaling 1.75 (+/-) acres, was rezoned from HDMU, High Density Mixed-Use district (25 du/acre) to Pub, Public district (dwelling unit density limited to vested residential development). The Planning Board Recommendation was Approval. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Barry, and carried unanimously. Speaker(s): None. [case Z-2026-07, 2026-17] The Board adopted an Ordinance (Number 2026-17) to amend the Official Zoning Map to include Rezoning Case Z-2026-07. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Barry, and carried unanimously. Speaker(s): None. [W Kingsfield Road; case SSA-2026-05, 2026-18] The Board reviewed and adopted an Ordinance (Number 2026-18) amending Chapter 7, 'The Future Land Use (FLU) Element,' Policy FLU 1.1.1, to provide for an amendment to the 2030 FLU Map (SSA-2026-05). The FLU category of a parcel located within Section 29, Township 1N, Range 31W, Parcel Number 29-1N-31-1102-000-001, totaling 4.63 (+/-) acres, located on W Kingsfield Road, was changed from Recreation (Rec) to Public (P). The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. Speaker(s): None. [551 West Kingsfield Road; case Z-2026-08] The Board reviewed and adopted an Order for Rezoning Case Z-2026-08. The property at 551 West Kingsfield Road, Parcel Number 29-1N-31-1102-000-001, totaling 4.63 (+/-) acres, was rezoned from Rec, Recreation district (dwelling unit density limited to vested development) to Pub, Public district (dwelling unit density limited to vested residential development). The FLU Category is Rec, Recreation pending request to P, Public. The Planning Board Recommendation was Approval. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. Speaker(s): None. [case Z-2026-08, 2026-19] The Board adopted an Ordinance (Number 2026-19) to amend the Official Zoning Map to include Rezoning Case Z-2026-08. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. Speaker(s): None. [Gulf Beach Highway; case SSA-2026-06, 2026-20] The Board reviewed and adopted an Ordinance (Number 2026-20) amending Chapter 7, 'The Future Land Use (FLU) Element,' Policy FLU 1.1.1, to provide for an amendment to the 2030 FLU Map (SSA-2026-06). The FLU category of a parcel located within Section 15, Township 3S, Range 31W, Parcel Number 15-3S-31-1001-018-004, totaling 4.52 (+/-) acres, located on Gulf Beach Highway, was changed from Mixed-Use Suburban (MU-S) to Public (P). The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Barry, and carried unanimously. Speaker(s): None. [9350 Gulf Beach Highway; case Z-2026-09] The Board reviewed and adopted an Order for Rezoning Case Z-2026-09. The property at 9350 Gulf Beach Highway, Parcel Number 15-3S-31-1001-018-004, totaling 4.52 (+/-) acres, was rezoned from LDR, Low Density Residential district (4 du/acre) to Pub, Public district (dwelling unit density limited to vested residential development). The FLU Category is MU-S, Mixed-Use Suburban pending request to P, Public. The Planning Board Recommendation was Approval. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Barry, and carried unanimously. Speaker(s): None. [case Z-2026-09, 2026-21] The Board adopted an Ordinance (Number 2026-21) to amend the Official Zoning Map to include Rezoning Case Z-2026-09. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Barry, and carried unanimously. Speaker(s): None. [4707 Marseille Drive; case Z-2026-06] The Board reviewed and considered Rezoning Case Z-2026-06. The property at 4707 Marseille Drive, Parcel Number 12-2S-30-1001-006-001, totaling 0.55 (+/-) acres, was proposed to be rezoned from MDR, Medium Density Residential district (10 du/acre) to HDMU, High Density Mixed-Use district (25 du/acre). The FLU Category is MU-U, Mixed-Use Urban. The Planning Board Recommendation was Denial. The Board voted to remand the case to the Planning Board for further consideration. The motion was made by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Barry, and carried unanimously. Speakers were Dr. Jacqueline Jemmott and Cynthia Wells. [case Z-2026-06] The Board considered adopting an Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map to include Rezoning Case Z-2026-06. Director Jones advised that the map amendment was not needed as the Board approved the Planning Board's recommendation for denial in the previous agenda item. The Board later rescinded that motion and remanded the Case to the Planning Board for reconsideration. No action was taken on the ordinance adoption. [case Z-2026-10] The Board canceled the 5:52 p.m. Public Hearing scheduled to review and adopt an Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map to include Rezoning Case Z-2026-10. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. Speaker(s): None. [case Z-2026-11] The Board canceled the 5:53 p.m. Public Hearing scheduled to review and adopt an Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map to include Rezoning Case Z-2026-11. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. Speaker(s): None. The Board appointed Fadil Lee to the Escambia County Board of Adjustment for a two-year term effective May 20, 2026, through May 19, 2028. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner May, and carried unanimously. Speaker(s): Fadil Lee. [5200 Blk, 5203, and 5209 West Nine Mile Road; case Z-2026-10] The Board authorized the scheduling of a Public Hearing for 5:45 p.m. to amend the Official Zoning map to include Rezoning Case Z-2026-10. The property at 5200 Blk, 5203, and 5209 West Nine Mile Road, Parcel Numbers 08-1S-31-1201-000-005, 08-1S-31-1201-000-002, and 08-1S-31-1201-000-003, was proposed to be rezoned from LDR, Low Density Residential district (4 du/acre) to Com, Commercial district (25 du/acre). The FLU Category is MU-S, Mixed-Use Suburban. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. [1400 Blk N Highway 29; case Z-2026-11] The Board authorized the scheduling of a Public Hearing for 5:46 p.m. to amend the Official Zoning map to include Rezoning Case Z-2026-11. The property at 1400 Blk N Highway 29, Parcel Number 03-1N-31-2101-000-004, was proposed to be rezoned from LDMU, Low Density Mixed-Use district (7 du/acre) to Com, Commercial district (25 du/acre). The FLU Category is MU-S, Mixed-Use Suburban. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. [4113 Barrancas Avenue; case VRD-2026-01] The Board authorized the scheduling of a Public Hearing for 5:47 p.m. for a Vested Rights Determination at 4113 Barrancas Avenue - VRD-2026-01. The applicant is seeking a vested rights determination to allow for operation of a tattoo establishment (LDC Section 2-6.7). The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. The Board accepted for filing the Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2026. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Infrastructure Funding Agreement between Workforce Escarosa, Inc. (dba CareerSource Escarosa) and the School District of Santa Rosa County, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. The Board approved the appointment of Mr. Chase Horne to the CareerSource Escarosa Board of Directors as a Labor Representative for an indefinite term commencing May 7, 2026. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. The Board approved an Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, and Workforce Escarosa, dba CareerSource Escarosa, effective immediately upon execution with an expiration date of June 30, 2030. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. [217 Northwest Syrcle Dr] The Board ratified the action of approving a Subordination of Lien Agreement pertaining to a Residential Rehab Grant Program Lien. The agreement reduces the County's lien priority to enable homeowner repairs. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. [1200 Parasol Place] The Board approved a Conservation Easement over real property at 1200 Parasol Place, granted by Joseph W. Mirabile, as trustee for the Mirabile Children 2012 Trust Agreement, to Escambia County, Florida. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. [16763 Perdido Key Drive] The Board approved a Conservation Easement over real property at 16763 Perdido Key Drive, granted by Elliot B. Maisel Investment Holdings, LLC to Escambia County, Florida. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. [16765 Perdido Key Drive] The Board approved a Conservation Easement over real property at 16765 Perdido Key Drive, granted by Kathy M. Bronstein Irrevocable Trustee, to Escambia County, Florida. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. [425 Gulfview Lane] The Board approved a Conservation Easement over real property at 425 Gulfview Lane, granted by Desianna Properties, to Escambia County, Florida. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. [case R191902, R240303] The Board acknowledged and amended a previous approval action from April 4, 2024, for the OMNIA Contract number used for the eCivis Grant Management software. The previous contract #R191902 expired and was replaced by OMNIA Contract #R240303. The effective date of the new contract is January 1, 2025, and is valid through December 31, 2027, with possible extensions through December 31, 2029. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. The Board authorized the scheduling of a Public Hearing for May 21, 2026, at 9:02 a.m., to receive public comments concerning the Fiscal Year 2026 proposed Grant Application by the Mass Transit Department for Mass Transit Projects for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Section 5310 Funds for Capital Expenses. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. The Board ratified the County Administrator's signature on a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the School Board of Escambia County and Escambia County for Student Clinical Training for Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The MOA enables students in EMT and Paramedic programs to receive clinical experience under Escambia County EMS from March 17, 2026, through March 17, 2027, with four successive one-year renewals. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. The Board approved the use of an updated Form of Agreement for Reimbursement of Paramedic Training Program Expenses, providing George Stone Technical College as an option for the program. Authorized the County Administrator to sign all future Agreements. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. The Board confirmed the election of Commissioner Ashlee M. Hofberger as Chairperson of the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) for the 2026 Tax Year. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. The Board approved the Request for Disposition of Property Form from the Mass Transit Department for vehicles that have exceeded their useful life or are no longer operable. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign an Agreement between West Florida Public Libraries (WFPL) and Panhandle Library Access Network (PLAN) for participation in the PLAN consortium and access to digital material services. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. The Board approved the Request for Disposition of Property Forms by the Public Works Department for equipment to be disposed of properly. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. [near proposed Brownsville Incubator Site] The Board authorized staff to start the due diligence process for the acquisition of properties identified as potential locations for a community park and additional space near the proposed Brownsville Incubator Site. This includes title search, appraisals, inspections, information collection, and environmental assessments. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. [6020 Enterprise Drive] The Board authorized staff to proceed with due diligence regarding real property located at 6020 Enterprise Drive for the Supervisor of Elections Office. This includes title search, appraisals, inspections, and environmental assessments. The Board waived the requirement for a second appraisal and will obtain an appraisal review. The County Administrator is authorized to send a Letter of Intent. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. The Board approved the reappointment of Catherine White and Matthew Infinger to the Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board for two-year terms effective May 31, 2026, through May 30, 2028. Only Mr. Infinger expressed interest in being reappointed. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. The Board authorized a Public Hearing for May 21, 2026, at 9:03 a.m., to receive public comments concerning the Fiscal Year 2026 proposed Grant Application by the Mass Transit Department for Mass Transit Projects for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Section 5311 Capital and Operating Expenses. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign the FTA Fiscal Year 2026, Certifications and Assurances for the Federal Transit Administration Assistance Programs. Approved and ratified the Deputy County Attorney's signature on the Affirmation of the Applicants' Attorney declaration. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. [Pearl Avenue at the southern end of the Midtown Commerce Park] The Board authorized staff to start the initial process of establishing the new Fire Services Training Facility on Pearl Avenue at the southern end of the Midtown Commerce Park. This includes site preparation activities such as clearing and grubbing, general housekeeping, and other ancillary tasks. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. [318 Sunset Avenue] The Board ratified the cancellation of a Residential Rehab Grant Program Lien for Jennifer L. Strickland, located at 318 Sunset Avenue, as the grant recipient met their two years of compliance. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [417 Hancock Lane, 4420 Chantilly Way, 201 South Merrit Street, 2980 Blue Star Avenue] The Board ratified the approval of four Residential Improvement Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and property owners. The agreements are for Mary H. Gulley (417 Hancock Lane), Kanika Caron Kennedy (4420 Chantilly Way), Loc Duong and Rachel Bismark (201 South Merrit Street), and William D. Rabon and Margaret M. Rabon (2980 Blue Star Avenue). The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [Town of Century] The Board approved a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and Pensacola State College (PSC) for the PSC Kids' College youth program in the Town of Century. Authorized the Chair to sign the agreement and a purchase order for $15,000. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [Ferry Pass Community Center in the Atwood CRA; case C24-3978-AP] The Board authorized the use of Contract #C24-3978-AP between Okaloosa County, Florida, and Security Engineering, Inc. for the purchase and installation of security cameras at the Ferry Pass Community Center in the Atwood CRA for $99,717.24. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [8110 Imperial Court; case PD 25-26.055] The Board approved a SHIP Demo and Reconstruction Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, Design Home Builders, Inc., and Jermaine Lee for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Rehabilitation at 8110 Imperial Court, in the amount of $67,160. Authorized the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase Order to Design Home Builders, Inc. for the same amount. This project is located in District 2. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [case R2026-42, SBA-26049] The Board adopted and approved a Resolution [R2026-42] approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-26049 in the amount of $540,884 to allocate funds from Children's Trust Funds for youth development programs and summer youth intern employment programs. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [Bayou Chico; case FWC Agreement #25291, R2026-43, SBA-26047] The Board approved and ratified the Chair's signature on a Recipient/Subrecipient Agreement between the State of Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) and Escambia County for the removal of the derelict vessel 'Home Free' in Bayou Chico, funded by the FWC with up to $6,535. Adopted and authorized the Chair to sign Resolution [R2026-43] approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-26047 for $6,535 to recognize proceeds from the FWC and appropriate funds for the removal. The derelict vessel is located in Commission District 2. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [case PD 24-25.070] The Board approved the award of a new contract to XL Property Maintenance, LLC for demolition or lot clearing services for the Department of Natural Resources Management, Environmental Enforcement Division. Authorized the County Administrator to sign the Agreement and authorized the Department of Natural Resources Management, in conjunction with the Office of Purchasing, to issue Purchase Orders. Amended the Board's Action of October 16, 2025, to approve the authorization of Cumulative Total expenditures over $50,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for these services. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [Pensacola Bay Center] The Board approved the second of two possible one-year extensions available under the current Pensacola Bay Center Ice Hockey License Agreement between Escambia County, SMG, and Pensacola Ice, LLC. The extension is for one year with no changes to the terms of the current agreement. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. The Board approved an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Visit Pensacola, Inc. (VP) Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement, allocating an additional $250,000 from the Tourist Promotion Fund. Approved and authorized the Chair to sign the Amendment, increasing the allocation by $250,000. Approved an additional advance payment to Visit Pensacola of $500,000 and approved the execution of a Change Order for $250,000 to the existing VP's Purchase Order. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [Santa Rosa Island; case SBA-26046, R2026-44] The Board approved Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-26046 and the use of Tourist Development Tax (TDT) funds for beach renourishment on Santa Rosa Island. Approved and authorized the Chair to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) and Escambia County for additional project funding of $7.2 Million. Adopted and authorized the Chair to sign Resolution [R2026-44] approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-26046 for $4,200,000 to recognize future TDT revenues pledged toward beach renourishment. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [Santa Rosa County, Florida] The Board approved and authorized the County Administrator to issue and sign a Change Order to Purchase Order #260930 in the amount of $241,355 to District One Medical Examiner, Inc. for the 2025-2026 County Capital Contribution amount of $467,500 for the design and construction of a Regional Medical Examiner Facility in Santa Rosa County, Florida. The Escambia County contribution is $4,675,000. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [case 260666, 704-23] The Board approved and authorized the County Administrator to issue and sign Change Order #1 to Purchase Order #260666 to Bound Tree Medical, LLC, in the amount of $234,000, on cooperative contract Buy Board #704-23, to support higher volumes of high-acuity patient care calls and the addition of new protocol-driven interventions requiring increases in medical supplies. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [case 260014, 42000000-23-ACS MMS 2200734] The Board approved and authorized the County Administrator to issue and sign Change Order #2 to Purchase Order #260014 in the amount of $200,000 to Henry Schein, Inc., on cooperative contract State of FL DMS Contract No 42000000-23-ACS MMS 2200734, for increased medical supplies. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [case 260357, PS2100] The Board approved and authorized the County Administrator to issue and sign Change Order #1 to Purchase Order #260357 in the amount of $45,000 to Airgas USA, LLC, on cooperative contract NPPGov Contract #PS2100, for increased medical supplies. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [case 260289, MMS220737] The Board approved and authorized the County Administrator to issue and sign Change Order #1 to Purchase Order #260289 in the amount of $200,000 to Cardinal Health, Inc., on cooperative contract MMCAP - Infuse Contract MMS220737, for increased medical supplies. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [case 261196, Savvik-PSAI-2024-06] The Board approved and authorized the County Administrator to issue and sign Change Order #1 to Purchase Order #261196 in the amount of $210,000 to Zoll Medical Corporation, on cooperative contract Savvik-PSAI-2024-06, for increased medical supplies. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [case PSAI-2024-6] The Board approved the use of Savvik-PSAI-2024-6 to purchase one Zenix Monitor/Defibrillator and authorized the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase Order in the amount of $67,990.65 to Zoll Medical Corporation. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [case PD 24-25.039, FCC-24-75] The Board approved and ratified the County Administrator's signature on Amendment #1 to PD 24-25.039 to comply with the November 6, 2025, FCC ruling on site commission and per minute pricing rules adopted in FCC-24-75. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [case R2026-45, SBA-26045] The Board adopted and authorized the Chair to sign Resolution [R2026-45] approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-26045 in the amount of $143,000 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. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. The Board approved the following allocations of Law Enforcement Trust (LET) Funds for Outside Agency partners in Escambia County for Fiscal Year 2025-2026: Marine Corps League Pensacola ($2,500), Council on Aging of West Florida ($3,500), Momentum Church Gulf Breeze, Inc. ($1,000), Florida Missing Children's Day Foundation, Inc. ($2,000), 3P Weightlifting Foundation ($1,500), Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy Council, Inc. ($2,000), and Leigha Gibson Foundation, Inc. ($1,500). The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [case R2026-46, SBA-26048] The Board adopted Resolution [R2026-46] approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-26048 in the amount of $127,643 for January 2026 through March 2026, appropriating these funds in the Sheriff's Office General Fund to offset related operating expenditures. Authorized the Chair to sign the Resolution. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [case R2026-47, SBA-26044] The Board adopted and authorized the Chair to sign Resolution [R2026-47] approving Supplement Budget Amendment #SBA-26044, Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) IV, in the amount of $1,500, to recognize proceeds from the sale of three DC200 Precinct Scanners to Walton County Supervisor of Elections Office, and to appropriate these funds back into the Supervisor of Elections LOST IV Machinery and Equipment budget. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [Escambia County] The Board authorized the issuance of a single source Purchase Order, in excess of $50,000, to Election System & Software, Inc. for the purchase of 10 DS300 Precinct Scanners for the Supervisor of Elections office for $83,050. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [Escambia County; case 01.145] The Board authorized the use of Omnia Partners Contract #01.145 and approved and authorized the County Administrator to issue and sign a Blanket Purchase Order to Howard Technology Solutions, in the amount of $240,000, for various hardware replacements throughout Escambia County. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [case 260618, FSA23-EQU21.1] The Board approved and authorized the County Administrator to issue and sign Change Order #2 to Purchase Order #260618 to Dobbs Equipment, LLC, in the amount of $50,000, for the repair and maintenance of the 2024 TANA 440DT Shark Shredder, per the terms and conditions of Contract #FSA23-EQU21.1. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [Escambia County, Florida; case PD 25-26.050] The Board approved and authorized the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Thompson Consulting Services, LLC, per the terms and conditions of PD 25-26.050, FEMA - Debris Monitoring and Support Services - Re-Solicit. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [Escambia County, Florida; case PD 25-26.045] The Board approved and authorized the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida and Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., for groundwater monitoring and reporting services for the Waste Services Department, per the terms and conditions of PD 25-26.045, and to issue and sign a Purchase Order to Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $104,100. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [Escambia County, Florida; case PD 25-26.036] The Board approved and authorized the County Administrator to issue a Notice of Termination for the existing Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Stearns, Conrad, & Schmidt Consulting Engineers, Inc. Approved and authorized the County Administrator to sign the new Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Stearns, Conrad, & Schmidt Consulting Engineers, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 25-26.036, Title V Compliance Reporting, and GCCS Design, Construction, and Maintenance - Re-Solicit for Escambia County Waste Services Department. Approved and authorized the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase Order to Stearns, Conrad & Schmidt Consulting Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $178,309. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [Perdido Landfill; case PD 25-26.057] The Board approved and authorized the County Administrator to sign and award the contract between Escambia County, Florida and Q.E.D Environmental Systems, Inc., for the purchase of 15 landfill gas well pumps with all required appurtenances, to increase methane extraction and assist with odor control at the Perdido Landfill, per the terms and conditions of PD 25-26.057. Approved and authorized the County Administrator to sign and issue a Purchase Order to Q.E.D Environmental Systems, Inc. in the amount of $114,233. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [Northeast Pond at Perdido Landfill; case PD 25-26.056] The Board approved and authorized the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida and Panhandle Grading and Paving, to reconstruct the Northeast Pond at Perdido Landfill in order to maintain regulatory compliance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Approved and authorized the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase Order to Panhandle Grading and Paving, Inc., in the amount of $281,564. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [John R. Jones Stadium; case PD 25-26.040] The Board approved the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida and HDR Architecture, Inc., per the terms and conditions of the John R. Jones Stadium Building Upgrades and Landscape Design, PD 25-26.040, in the amount of $1,346,156. Approved and authorized the County Administrator to sign the Agreement and to issue and sign a Purchase Order to HDR Architecture, Inc., in the amount of $1,346,156. The John R. Jones Stadium Building Upgrades and Landscape Design is located in Commission District 3. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. The Board accepted for the record the Fiscal Year 2026, $25,000-$50,000 Purchasing Report for the Second Quarter, which ended March 31, 2026. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [case FSA25-VEF19.0] The Board approved the purchase of one 2026 Ford T250 Transit Mobile Medical Unit for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for $174,620, authorizing the use of Florida Sheriff's Association Contract #FSA25-VEF19.0, Item 3.13. Authorized the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase Order to ETR, LLC. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [case AM 10-23] The Board approved the purchase of four 2025 Ford F-450 Diesel Type I Medix Ambulances for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for $1,174,260.92 ($293,565.23 each), authorizing the use of HGAC Contract #AM 10-23. Authorized the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase Order to Southwest Ambulance Sales. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [2331 East Johnson Avenue] The Board accepted the property at 2331 East Johnson Avenue, via donation from The Ferry Pass Volunteer Fire Department, Incorporated. Authorized the payment of documentary stamps and incidental expenditures associated with recording the document. Authorized the Chair or Vice Chair to accept the Quitclaim Deed. This property is located in Commission District 4. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [case PD 22-23.076] The Board approved and authorized the County Administrator to issue and sign Change Order #1 to Ingram Signalization, Inc., in the amount of $75,000, on Contract PD 22-23.076 'Maintenance of County Street Lights and Navigation Lights.' The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [County Road (CR) 184 (Quintette Road) at CR 95A Intersection; case FPN 455319-1-54-01, R2026-48] The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign the FDOT State-Funded Grant Agreement for the County Road (CR) 184 (Quintette Road) at CR 95A Intersection Construction Improvements Project, FPN 455319-1-54-01. Adopted and authorized the Chair to sign Resolution [R2026-48] authorizing the execution of the Agreement. Authorized the Chair to sign subsequent agreements and program related documents. This project is in Commission District 5. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [Escambia County, Florida; case PD 23-24.010] The Board approved and authorized the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Hammond Engineering, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 23-24.010, Contract Award for Professional Services. Approved and authorized the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and North Florida Professional Services, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 23-24.010, Contract Award for Professional Services. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [Escambia County Bridge Program; case PD 23-24.010] The Board approved Administrative Budget Amendment #ABA26108, in the amount of $134,620, transferring funds from Fund 175 Reserves to the Bridge Grant Acquisition Assistance for the Escambia County Bridge Program. Approved and authorized the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase Order to Arcadis U.S., Inc., in the amount of $134,620, for the Bridge Grant Acquisition Assistance. Approved and authorized the department(s), in connection with the Office of Purchasing, to negotiate a Task Order according to Florida Statutes 287.055, 'Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act' (A&E Services) on a project-by-project basis. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [case Quote #2812073] The Board approved the payment for Dynamic Infrastructure's Bridge Asset Management Annual Subscription for the period May 8, 2026, through May 7, 2027, for the amount of $10,000. Authorized the County Administrator or designee to issue and sign a Purchase Order to Dynamic Infrastructure. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [West Roberts Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project] The Board approved the Cost Sharing Agreement (West Roberts Roadway and Drainage Improvements), between Escambia County, Florida, and the ECUA. The West Roberts Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project is located in District 5. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [West Roberts Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project; case PD 23-24.032] The Board approved Administrative Budget Amendment #ABA-26112, in the amount of $53,712, reallocating funds from completed Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) IV projects to the West Roberts Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project. Approved and authorized the County Administrator to issue and sign Change Order #2 to Purchase Order 241680 to Gulf Civil Engineering, LLC, in the amount of $33,750, for the West Roberts Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project, PD 23-24.032. The West Roberts Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project is located in District 5. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [Ashland Avenue; case PD 22-23.126] The Board approved Administrative Budget Amendment #ABA-26113, in the amount of $250,000, transferring funds from Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) IV, from District 1 Discretionary Funds to the Ashland Avenue Resurfacing Project. Approved and authorized the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase Order, on Contract PD 22-23.126, to Roads, Inc. of NWF, for the amount of $249,033.94, for the Ashland Avenue Resurfacing Project. This project is located in Commission District 1. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign the proposed Opioid Abatement FY24-25 contract extensions for Ministry Village at Olive, Inc. until May 31, 2027, and for Lakeview Center, Inc. Overdose Prevention and Underlying Services (OPUS) Program until May 31, 2026. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. The Board authorized $2,000 of District 3 Community Support Funds to be allocated to Gallery Night Pensacola, Inc. Found that the application serves the community's need for structured youth enrichment activities, arts, and culture. Adopted the public purpose through prevention and early intervention. Approved the use of community support funds for expenditures listed in the application, with Gallery Night Pensacola, Inc. having six months to submit additional documentation for payment. The motion was moved by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Barry, and carried unanimously. Speaker was Hale Morrissette. [case R2026-49] The Board adopted and authorized the Chair to sign Resolution [R2026-49] authorizing certain fee changes by the State of Florida Department of Health, Escambia County Health Department, for services provided by the department. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [Blue Wahoos Stadium] The Board approved the use of Tourist Development Tax (TDT) funding up to $25,000 in support of the American Idol/ABC Homecoming event sponsored by the City of Pensacola at the Blue Wahoos Stadium as tourist development to reimburse the City for event-related expenses. The motion was moved by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Barry, and carried unanimously. Speaker was Melissa Pino. [Central Office Complex; case R2026-50, SBA-26050] The Board ratified and accepted the DOE EECBG Program Equipment Rebate Voucher Award in the amount of $276,780 for the Central Office Complex Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. Approved and authorized the Chair to sign Resolution [R2026-50] approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-26050 for $276,780 to recognize proceeds from DOE and appropriate funds for the project. Authorized the County Administrator to sign subsequent documents. The Central Office Complex Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Project is located in Commission District 3. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [New Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) Facility - #HS004; case PD 24-25.092, PD 25-26.042, Grant #5339, #HS004] The Board approved and authorized the County Administrator or designee to issue and sign Deductive Change Order #1 to Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., in the amount of $389,868.85, on Purchase Order # 252006 (PD 24-25.092), for design services for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant #5339 for the ECAT Center - #HS004. Approved and authorized the County Administrator or designee to issue and sign Additive Change Order #1 to QSC Services, LLC, in the amount of $695,544.00, on Purchase Order # 261319 (PD 25-26.042), for design services for the CDBG-DR - FTA Grant #5339 for the ECAT Center - #HS004. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [5404 Lillian Highway, Pensacola, Florida; case #22-172] The Board approved and authorized the County Administrator or designee to sign the New Equipment Sales Agreement between Escambia County and Fabricon Modular, LLC for temporary staff housing for the Myrtle Grove Fire Station, located at 5404 Lillian Highway, Pensacola, Florida, for the amount of $277,853. Approved and authorized the County Administrator or designee to issue and sign a Purchase Order to Fabricon Modular, LLC, in the amount of $277,853. Approved the use of the PAEC/Florida Buy State Cooperative Purchasing Contract #22-172 Modular Buildings. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. [Brickyard Road, Monroe Avenue, Olive Road, Oakfield Palafox; case Grant HS005, PD 25-26.051] The Board approved the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and ICF Incorporated, LLC, per the terms and conditions for Contract Award for CDBG-DR Stormwater Consulting Services - Grant HS005, PD 25-26.051, in the amount of $899,750 for stormwater projects including Brickyard Road Stormwater, Monroe Avenue Stormwater Repair, Olive Road Stormwater Upgrade, and Oakfield Palafox Stormwater Improvements. Approved and authorized the County Administrator to sign the Agreement and to issue and sign a Purchase Order, in the amount of $899,750, to ICF Incorporated, LLC. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kohler, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. The Board will hold a discussion concerning appointments to the Escambia County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). The following appointments are proposed: A County Commissioner as elected official representative, Hannah Brown (real estate), Charles Jones (labor/home building), Alicia Popper (not-for-profit provider), Robert Strickland (residential home building), Joan Wooten (advocate for low-income persons), Jennifer Berube (banking/mortgage), Chiquita Williams (banking/mortgage), and Timothy Evans (citizen). Commissioner May was nominated to serve on the Committee. The motion to nominate Commissioner May was made by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. The motion to move items B through I was made by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler, and carried unanimously. [9783 Harlington Street, 1021 Sagebrush Trail, 2128 Dog Track Road] The Board will consider the acquisition of real property for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - Voluntary Home Buyout (HMGP-VHB). The Board will either approve or deny the purchase of parcels located at 9783 Harlington Street (0.28 Acres, $360,000), 1021 Sagebrush Trail (0.29 Acres, $277,500), and 2128 Dog Track Road (3.38 Acres, $517,500). The motion to move items A through D was made by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner May, and carried unanimously. The Board will hold a discussion concerning a human resources policy regarding hiring practices. No action was taken. The Board discussed why a previously approved 2011 policy was not implemented and the desire to provide input on a forthcoming policy. County Administrator Moreno advised he was solely responsible for his decisions when building his team of Directors. Speakers were Julie Patton, Lilly Eubanks, Derrick Scott, and Melissa Pino. The Board authorized the scheduling of a public hearing for May 21, 2026, at 9:01 a.m., to consider adopting an Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 10 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, entitled Animals. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler and Commissioner May, and carried unanimously. The Board approved a total settlement payment of $70,000 to be paid and distributed to Plaintiff's counsel for Mary Williams-Green in settlement of all claims, including medical expenses, injuries, property damage, legal fees and costs, in exchange for the execution of a General Release and Hold Harmless Agreement. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler and Commissioner May, and carried unanimously. The Board approved a total settlement payment of $20,000 with the entire settlement amount being tendered by the insurance carrier, to be paid and distributed to Plaintiff's counsel for Quinton Williams in settlement of all claims, including medical expenses, injuries, property damage, legal fees, and costs, in exchange for the execution of a General Release and Hold Harmless Agreement. The County will be responsible for the insurance deductible in the amount of $10,000. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Kohler and Commissioner May, and carried unanimously. [OLF-8 property] The Board authorized the contracted purchasers Tri-W Development, LLC and Chad C. Henderson Enterprises of Pensacola II, LLC, DBA W&H Development Co., LLC, to act as the County's agents for the purpose of submitting any required applications or documentation regarding the OLF-8 property to the Escambia County Development Services Department, the Florida Department of Commerce, and Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc. Ratified the County Administrator's signature on the attached Affidavit of Ownership and Authorization for Future Land Use Change Request, Affidavit of Ownership and Limited Power of Attorney, and Future Land Use Map Amendment Application Concurrency Determination Acknowledgment. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barry, seconded by Commissioner Stroberger, and carried unanimously. Speakers were John Moore, Keith Bowe, and Chris Platé. The Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.