20260617 Revised Detail Agenda

Board of County Commissioners Meeting · 2026-06-17 · agenda_packet

The Board of County Commissioners will consider the creation of the Dunleith Subdivision Amenities Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU). This unit will fund amenity improvements, transportation routes, and land development for lots within the district through non-ad valorem special assessments. Lots not receiving a special benefit will be excluded from assessments for roadway improvements. The County will not assume ownership or maintenance of properties within the district. [5200 Blk, 5203, and 5209 West Nine Mile Road; case Z-2026-10] Review of Rezoning Case Z-2026-10 for approximately 8.95 acres located at 5200 Blk, 5203, and 5209 West Nine Mile Road. The property is proposed to be rezoned from LDR (Low Density Residential district, 4 du/acre) to Com (Commercial district, 25 du/acre). The Future Land Use category is MU-S (Mixed-Use Suburban). The Planning Board recommended approval. Speakers from the Planning Board included Thomas Kihlstadius, Scott Bell, Hilda Kihlstadius, Wiley C. “Buddy” Page, and Larry Downs, Jr. [5200 Blk, 5203, and 5209 West Nine Mile Road; case Z-2026-10] Public Hearing for Consideration of Adopting the Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map for Rezoning Case Z-2026-10, which was heard by the Planning Board on May 5, 2026, and approved. This action amends the Official Zoning Map to reflect the rezoning. [1400 Blk N Highway 29; case Z-2026-11] Review of Rezoning Case Z-2026-11 for approximately 15.59 acres located at 1400 Blk N Highway 29. The property is proposed to be rezoned from LDMU (Low Density Mixed-Use district, 7 du/acre) to Com (Commercial district, 25 du/acre). The Future Land Use category is MU-S (Mixed-Use Suburban). The Planning Board recommended approval. Speakers from the Planning Board included Meredith Bush, Jim Homyak, Sharon Colburn, Jacqueline Rogers, Jane Herrington, Danielle Ochsenreiter, Joe Rector, Jr., Hank Colburn, and Larry Downs, Jr. [1400 Blk N Highway 29; case Z-2026-11] Public Hearing for Consideration of Adopting the Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map for Rezoning Case Z-2026-11, which was heard by the Planning Board on May 5, 2026, and approved. This action amends the Official Zoning Map to reflect the rezoning. [4113 Barrancas Ave; case VRD-2026-01] Review of Vested Rights Determination Case VRD-2026-01 for the operation of a Tattoo Establishment at 4113 Barrancas Ave. The property is zoned Com (Commercial district, 25 du/acre) with a Future Land Use category of MU-U (Mixed-Use Urban). The Planning Board recommended approval. Speakers included Meredith Bush, Yolanda Benavidez, Joseph Minor, and Larry Downs, Jr. [2399 Houston Avenue; case SSA-2026-07] Scheduling of a Public Hearing for July 23, 2026, at 5:45 p.m., to consider a Small Scale Amendment (SSA-2026-07) for 2399 Houston Avenue. The proposed ordinance changes the Future Land Use on the parcel from Commercial (C) to Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U). [Perdido Bay Boat Ramp; case Agreement #DH004] Amendment #3 to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Agreement #DH004 for the Perdido Bay Boat Ramp. This amendment extends the agreement for one year, from July 2, 2026, to July 1, 2027. It relates to providing and enhancing recreational opportunities through the construction of an entrance drive, parking area, primitive shelters, and an accessible paddle craft launch. Several attachments and exhibits are being updated. The project is in District 1. [Iron Rock Phase 3 Subdivision] The Board will consider adopting an Ordinance creating the Iron Rock Phase 3 Subdivision Street Lighting Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU). A Public Hearing is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at 5:37 pm to consider this adoption. [4144 Ashland Avenue] The Board will consider the surplus and sale of County-owned real property located at 4144 Ashland Avenue. The property's assessed value is $10,200. It will be offered by private sale to adjacent property owners, with a sale price at or above $10,200. The property is in District 5. [505 Salem Drive; 1850 West Saint Joseph Avenue; 4514 Deauville Way; 712 Beauvais Road] The Board will ratify the cancellation of four Residential Roof Program Liens for properties where recipients have met five years of compliance. The properties and lien cancellation amounts are: 505 Salem Drive ($9,500), 1850 West Saint Joseph Avenue ($6,900), 4514 Deauville Way ($10,450), and 712 Beauvais Road ($10,830). [6038 Songbird Drive; 302/304 Vera Street; 1007 West Fisher Street; 128 Royal Lane] The Board will ratify the approval of four Residential Improvement Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements. The grants are for: 6038 Songbird Drive (Replacement Roof, $6,954), 302/304 Vera Street (Total Electrical Rewiring, $2,135), 1007 West Fisher Street (Privacy Fencing, $3,322), and 128 Royal Lane (Total Plumbing Upgrade, $5,092). Agreement between Escambia County and Emerald Coast Regional Council for an Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice Study, in the amount of $49,555.40. Funding is available from the HUD HOME Fund. [Up to three locations in up to five Commission Districts; case Agreement #INV75] Agreement #INV75 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for $250,000 to determine the suitability of Bio-Health Pod Systems for use in stormwater ponds. The project will be located in up to three of the five Commission Districts. Three project locations will be selected based on site suitability. [Galvez Landing Boat Ramp; case Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-26053] Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-26053 for $7,627 in insurance proceeds for damage to the Galvez Landing Boat Ramp on March 11, 2026. Funds will be appropriated back into the Vessel Registration Fees Fund for repair and maintenance. The boat ramp is located in Commission District 1. Purchase Order for a Hazmat Gas FTIR Spectrometer to SafeWare, Inc. for $55,000, using Sourcewell Contract #080922-SAF PS & EM. The equipment is for the Public Safety Department. Purchase Order for Vehicle Extrication Equipment to Ten-8 Fire and Safety, LLC, for $59,782.06, using Lake County Contract #22-730-K. The equipment is for the Public Safety Department. [case Purchase Order 260436] Change Order #1 to Purchase Order #260436 to Diamond Drugs, Inc. (dba Diamond Pharmacy Services) for $1,600,000 to cover pharmaceutical requirements for Escambia County inmates. The new total Purchase Order amount is $3,364,000. Approval of allocations from the State Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LET) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. LifeView Group, Inc. will receive $2,000. Agreement for the Funding of Court Personnel between the First Judicial Circuit of Florida and Escambia County, Florida. The County will provide funding for the Veterans Court Coordinator position through the Court Innovation Article V, Local Option portion of the $65 Court Fee. Issuance of a Purchase Order to SHI International Corp. for Pen Testing in the amount of $4,759, using Contract #121923-SHI.