Board of County Commissioners Meeting (2026-01-23)

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ESCAMBIA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS JANUARY 23, 2026 Present: Commissioner Ashlee M. Hofberger, Chair, District 4 Commissioner Steven R. Stroberger, Vice Chair, District 1 Commissioner Steven L. Barry, District 5 Commissioner Michael S. Kohler, District 2 Commissioner Lumon J. May, District 3 Honorable Pam Childers, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Codey Leigh, General Counsel, Clerk and Comptroller’s Office Wesley J. Moreno, County Administrator Alison Rogers, County Attorney Ashley Danner, Office Assistant IV, Clerk and Comptroller’s Office Jose Gochez, Operations Manager, County Administrator’s Office Location: Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, Board Chambers, First Floor 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola, Florida Minutes prepared by: Ashley Danner REGULAR BCC AGENDA 1. Call to Order Commissioner Hofberger, Chair, called the Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners to order at 9:36 a.m. 2. Invocation Dr. Greg Mutsch of Pensacola Christian College delivered the invocation. 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Commissioner Barry led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 2 of 48 REGULAR BCC AGENDA – Continued 4. Items Added to the Agenda. For Information: There were no items added to the Agenda. 5. Adoption of the Agenda. Recommendation: That the Board adopt the agenda as prepared (or duly amended). Motion: So moved Made by: Commissioner May Seconded by: Commissioner Barry Disposition: Carried unanimously 6. Commissioners’ Forum: A. District 2 – Commissioner Kohler provided comments; B. District 5 – Commissioner Barry provided comments; C. District 3 – Commissioner May provided comments; D. District 1 – Commissioner Stroberger provided comments; E. District 4 – Commissioner Hofberger provided comments; and F. County Administrator Moreno also provided comments.

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 3 of 48 REGULAR BCC AGENDA – Continued 7. Proclamations. I. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action: A. Present a Proclamation commending and congratulating Mr. Charles "Mark" Butler, a volunteer Assistant District Chief in the Fire Rescue Division of the Public Safety Department, on his retirement, adopted on December 11, 2025; B. Ratify a Proclamation celebrating the retirement of Sergeant Joseph M. Bishop, after five years of service as the Lead Environmental Enforcement Officer in the Natural Resources Management Department; and C. Ratify the Proclamation commending and congratulating Danya Clapp, Accounting Specialist in the Facilities Management Department, on her retirement, and expressing gratitude for 30 years of faithful and dedicated services to the citizens of Escambia County. Motion: So moved Made by: Commissioner Barry Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously Speaker(s): None 8. 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: A. The 9:15 a.m. Public Hearing, advertised in the Pensacola News Journal on January 13, 2026, for consideration of the adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article 7, "Supplemental Use Regulations," to create Section 4-7.18 Relating to Certified Recovery Residences and Reasonable Accommodation Procedures; and B. The Board of County Commissioners – Escambia County, Florida, Meeting Schedule January 19, 2026, through January 23, 2026, as published in the Pensacola News Journal on January 13, 2026. Motion: So moved Made by: Commissioner Barry Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 4 of 48 CLERK & COMPTROLLER’S REPORT – Honorable Pam Childers, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller I. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Recommendation: That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Collections Data for the November 2025 returns received in the month of December 2025, as prepared by the Treasury Department of the Clerk and Comptroller's Office. • Total collections received in December 2025 were $1,022,222 compared to $1,004,212 in December 2024. A comparison of December 2025 to December 2024 is a 1.8% increase. • Year-to-date collections for FY2026 are $4,199,646 compared to $4,236,624 for FY2025. A comparison of FY2026 to FY2025 is a .9% decrease. Motion: Move the Clerk’s Report Made by: Commissioner Barry Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously 2. Recommendation: That the Board accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the CRA Residential Roof Funding Program Cancellation of Lien between the Escambia Board of County Commissioners and Bertha L. Stanley, 1221 Santa Fe Circle, Pensacola, FL, 32505, recorded in Official Records Book 9434, Page 105, as the indebtedness has been paid in full. Motion: Move the Clerk’s Report Made by: Commissioner Barry Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 5 of 48 CLERK & COMPTROLLER’S REPORT – Continued I. CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 3. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning Minutes and Reports prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office: A. Accept, for filing with the Board's Minutes, the Report of the Gary Sansing Public Forum held January 8, 2026; and B. Approve the Minutes of the Regular BCC meeting held January 8, 2026. Motion: Move the Clerk’s Report Made by: Commissioner Barry Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT – Horace Jones, Director, Development Services Department I. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Recommendation: That the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), at the 9:15 a.m. Public Hearing, review and adopt an Ordinance [Number 2026-5] amending the Escambia County Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 4, Article 7, "Supplemental Use Regulations," to create Section 4-7.18 "Certified Recovery Residences; Reasonable Accommodation Procedures," for consistency with Senate Bill 954 (2025) and Section 397.487, Florida Statutes. Motion: Move the 9:15 Made by: Commissioner Barry Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously Speaker(s): None

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 6 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Wesley J. Moreno, County Administrator I. TECHNICAL/PUBLIC SERVICE CONSENT AGENDA 1. Recommendation: That the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Cooperative Management Agreement Between the National Park Service and Escambia County, Florida, for the Cooperative Management of Perdido Key Unit Resources at Gulf Islands National Seashore. This area is in Commission District 1. Motion: So moved Made by: Commissioner Barry Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously Speaker(s): Melissa Pino 2. Recommendation: That the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the University of West Florida (UWF) Board of Trustees and Escambia County, Florida, agreeing to allow the Water Safety Division of the Escambia County Water Safety Department to use of the UWF Aquatic Center for lifeguard tryouts upon request and subject to prior approval and facility availability. Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda items 2 through 10, with the exception of item 5, which was held for a separate vote. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Barry Seconded by: Commissioner Kohler Disposition: Carried unanimously 3. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Escambia County, Florida, and the City of Pensacola, Florida, regarding Fire Department training at 1 North "Q" Street: A. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the MOU between Escambia County, Florida, and the City of Pensacola, Florida, to facilitate routine fire rescue training at the City of Pensacola's Fire Training Facility located at 1 North "Q" Street, Pensacola, Florida 32505; and (Continued on page 7)

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 7 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued I. TECHNICAL/PUBLIC SERVICE CONSENT AGENDA - Continued 3. Continued… B. Authorize the termination of the previous 2024 Interlocal Agreement for use of the City of Pensacola's Fire Rescue Training Facility. Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda items 2 through 10, with the exception of item 5, which was held for a separate vote. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Barry Seconded by: Commissioner Kohler Disposition: Carried unanimously 4. Recommendation: That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Form for the Information Technology Department, for property described and listed on the Request Form, with the reason for disposition stated. The items have been found to be of no further use to the County and will be disposed of properly. The average age of the equipment being retired is 9.01 years. Due to the advanced age of the devices, the hard drive and memory have been removed from each device; Escambia County should not provide these devices to other agencies as the cost to the agencies will be more to refurbish than to purchase new devices. Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda items 2 through 10, with the exception of item 5, which was held for a separate vote. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Barry Seconded by: Commissioner Kohler Disposition: Carried unanimously

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 8 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued I. TECHNICAL/PUBLIC SERVICE CONSENT AGENDA - Continued 5. Recommendation: That the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Escambia County, Florida, and the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (Commission), for the County to continue serving in the capacity of Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) for Escambia County for a five-year period effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030. The Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB) unanimously recommended that Escambia County continue to serve as the CTC from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030, at its May 27, 2025 meeting. Motion: Move to reschedule to February 5th Made by: Commissioner Barry Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously Speaker(s): Carolyn Grawi, Harold Griffin, Jr., Melissa Pino, Willie L. Brazile, Jr., Kevin Wade, and Derek Grant 6. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action regarding an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Escambia County, Florida, through the West Florida Public Library (WFPL), and the Friends of West Florida Public Library: A. Approve the Amendment to the MOU with the Friends of West Florida Public Library to add the Bellview and Southwest Library bookstore locations; and B. Authorize the Chair to sign the Amendment to the MOU. Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda items 2 through 10, with the exception of item 5, which was held for a separate vote. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Barry Seconded by: Commissioner Kohler Disposition: Carried unanimously

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 9 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued I. TECHNICAL/PUBLIC SERVICE CONSENT AGENDA - Continued 7. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated October 14, 2021 (CAR I-9), with the Friends of the Southwest Branch Library Foundation, Inc.: A. Approve termination of the MOU; and B. Authorize the County Administrator to issue a Notice of Termination to the dissolved organization in accordance with the termination provision of the MOU. A draft Notice of Termination is included as an attachment. Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda items 2 through 10, with the exception of item 5, which was held for a separate vote. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Barry Seconded by: Commissioner Kohler Disposition: Carried unanimously 8. Recommendation: That the Board approve the Request for Disposition/Donation of Property for the Public Works Department. The vehicle is considered to be obsolete, and continued use will be uneconomical and/or inefficient, and it serves no useful function for County purposes. Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda items 2 through 10, with the exception of item 5, which was held for a separate vote. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Barry Seconded by: Commissioner Kohler Disposition: Carried unanimously

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 10 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued I. TECHNICAL/PUBLIC SERVICE CONSENT AGENDA - Continued 9. Recommendation: That the Board approve the Request for Disposition of Property Forms for 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. Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda items 2 through 10, with the exception of item 5, which was held for a separate vote. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Barry Seconded by: Commissioner Kohler Disposition: Carried unanimously 10. Recommendation: That the Board reappoint Sandy Hadaway to the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) for a term effective retroactively on January 1, 2026, through the conclusion of the tax cycle. A General Alert was posted from December 8 through December 19, 2025, to advise that the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners was seeking residents interested in serving on VAB. Sandy Hadaway, a current member, was the only application received. Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Technical/Public Service Consent Agenda items 2 through 10, with the exception of item 5, which was held for a separate vote. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Barry Seconded by: Commissioner Kohler Disposition: Carried unanimously

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 11 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA 1. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the HOME- American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program: A. Approve the amended HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to incorporate an additional $6,222 and ratify the County Administrator's signature dated May 2025, with funds prioritized for providers that demonstrate the ability to expend funds quickly and in compliance with program requirements; B. Approve the retroactive term date of January 22, 2026, on the Supportive Services Agreement due to the rescheduling date for the Board of County Commissioners meeting; C. Approve the five Supportive Services Agreements to provide homelessness assistance and supportive services to the following Agencies; AGENCY AMOUNT BRIGHT BRIDGE MINISTRIES $110,000 MINISTRY VILLAGE $194,000 OPENING DOORS $67,625 LUTHERAN SERVICES $142,000 RE-ENTRY ALLIANCE PENSACOLA (REAP) $121,089 D. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign multiple Purchase Orders for the five aforementioned agencies that will provide homelessness assistance and supportive services; E. Confirm that the previously allocated 10% of the overall HOME-ARP funding is encumbered for County administrative, compliance, and reporting expenses, including direct administrative costs; F. Authorize the Chair to sign the Support Services Agreements, certifications, and related documents necessary to implement this action and ensure compliance with HOME-ARP requirements; and (Continued on page 12)

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 12 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 1. Continued… G. Authorize the County Administrator to sign, subject to legal review and sign-off, any additional program-related documents necessary to facilitate and administer the HOME-ARP Grant. Funding: Fund 147/HOME-ARP, Cost Center 370274. Motion: Move the item Made by: Commissioner May Seconded by: Commissioner Barry Disposition: Carried unanimously Speaker(s): Melissa Pino 2. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the Contract Award for Artificial Reef Construction Projects: A. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Walter Marine I, LLC, per the terms and conditions of PD 25-26.008, for the Artificial Reef Construction Projects, for an amount of $511,500; and B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase Order to Walter Marine I, LLC, in the amount of $511,500. (Continued on page 13)

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 13 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 2. Continued… B. Continued… Vendor/Contractor Funding Amount Contract Number Walter Marine I, LLC Fund 118, Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Cost Center 222015, NRDA Reef Construction Object Code 56301 $451,500 PD 25-26.008 Walter Marine I, LLC Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects Cost Center 220331, FWC-FL Artificial Reefs,Object Code 56301 (To be approved 1-23- 2026) $60,000 PD 25-26.008 Total Funding: $511,500 Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 14 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 3. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning Recipient/Subrecipient Agreement #25012 with the State of Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), for the Escambia County Artificial Reef Construction 2025-2026: A. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the FWC Agreement #25012, for an amount not to exceed $60,000, with FWC for the Escambia County Artificial Reef Construction 2025-2026; B. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the accompanying Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Form (Attachment G), and any subsequent program-related documents such as reporting and no-cost time extensions that do not alter the finite terms of funding amounts or budgets, subject to legal review and sign-off, without further action of the Board; and C. Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution [R2026-6] approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-26019, Fund 110, in the amount of $60,000, to recognize the proceeds from FWC and to appropriate these funds for the deployment of concrete artificial reefs within the permitted Escambia County Nearshore East Reef Site. Revenues Source of Funds Amount Account Codes Contract FWC $60,000 Fund 110, Account (new), FWC-FL Artificial Reefs FWC #25012 Total Revenue $60,000 (Continued on page 15)

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 15 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 3. Continued… Expenditures Source of Funds Amount Account Codes Contract FWC $60,000 Fund 110, Cost Center 220331 (new), FWC-FL Artificial Reefs, Object Code 56301, Improvements other than Buildings FWC #25012 Total Expenditures $60,000 NOTE: The County Attorney's Office has requested that the Board be made aware of the following language: Section 29, SEVERABILITY, CHOICE OF LAW, AND CHOICE OF VENUE, (pages 29 and 30 of 34), last three sentences, "The Parties have selected the Second Judicial Circuit in Leon County, Florida, as the mandatory and exclusive forum for resolving any dispute, in law or equity, that arises out of or relates to the parties' transactions. By signing this Agreement, Recipient affirms that Recipient considers the Second Judicial Circuit to be a fair and convenient forum for any legal action or other proceeding of any kind designed to resolve such a dispute. The Recipient will not initiate in any other forum a legal action or other proceeding to which this provision applies." (Continued on page 16)

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 16 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 3. Continued… Section 30, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, (page 30 of 34), "As part of the consideration of this Agreement, the Parties hereby waive trial by jury in any action or proceeding brought by any party against any other party pertaining to any matter whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with this Agreement, or with the products or services provided under this Agreement, including but not limited to any claim by the Recipient of quantum meruit." Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously 4. Recommendation: That the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution [R2026-7] approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-26027, in the amount of $209,026,652, to appropriate available fund and grant balances, reallocate budgeted funds to cover unanticipated needs and deficit rollup balances, and provide sufficient funds for ongoing operations through Fiscal Year end. Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 17 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 5. Recommendation: That the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution [R2026-8] approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-26020, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110), in the amount of $28,358 to recognize the annual distribution of funds per Florida Statute 401.113(1). Funding Source: Fund 110, Grants, Cost Center 330318, EMS County Awards. Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously 6. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the addition of one full-time employee (FTE) to the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division: A. Approve one new FTE for EMS to create the position of EMS Chief Medical Officer (CMO); and B. Approve Administrative Budget Amendment #ABA-26039 to personnel funding to accommodate the new FTE. Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 18 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 7. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the State Fire Marshall Grant Agreement #FM1214 between Escambia County, Florida, and the State of Florida Department of Financial Services regarding sustainment funding for Escambia County Fire Rescue's Specialty Teams (ECFR) Hazmat Team and Urban Search and Rescue: A. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the State Funded Grant Agreement #FM1214 between Escambia County, Florida, and the Florida Department of Financial Services for sustainment funds of $55,000 for ECFR's Specialty Teams Hazmat and Urban Search and Rescue; and B. Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution [R2026-9] approving #SBA- 26023. Revenues Source of Funds Amount Account Codes Contract Florida Department of Financial Services $55,000 New FM1214 Total Revenue $55,000 Expenditures $55,000 Source of Funds Amount Account Codes Contract Florida Department of Financial Services $55,000 Cost Center: 330240 Object Code: 56401 N/A Total Expenditures $55,000 Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 19 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 8. Recommendation: That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign a Purchase Order in the amount of $95,786.50 to Bound Tree Medical, LLC, for the purpose of purchasing medical equipment using Buy Board Contract #704-23. Vendor/Contractor Funding Amount Contract Bound Tree Medical, LLC Vendor #025153 Fund 408, EMS Cost Center 330302 (EMS) $95,786.50 Buy Board Contract #704-23 Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously 9. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the Contract Award for PD 25-26.027, Medical Tent AC Systems - Re-solicit.: A. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Hot Zone USA, LLC, per the terms and conditions of PD 25-26.027 Medical Tent AC Systems - Re-Solicit; and B. Authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase Order in the amount of $69,374.20 to Hot Zone USA, LLC, for the purpose of purchasing five additional AC units for use in the Medical Tent used by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division of the Public Safety Department. (Continued on page 20)

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 20 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 9. Continued… Vendor/Contractor Funding Amount Contract Number Hot Zone USA, LLC Vendor #432815 Fund 408, Emergency Medical Services Cost Center 330302 $69,374.20 PD 25- 26.027, Medical Tent AC Systems — Re-Solicit Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously 10. Recommendation: That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Amendment to the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Dental Power International, Inc., PD 20-21.075, Inmate Dental Care Services for Escambia County Corrections. This Amendment is to increase the hourly billing rate from $149.95 to $157.45 to be effective as of the last date executed. Funding from Fund 001, Cost Center 290402, Inmate Medical. Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 21 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 11. Recommendation: That the Board ratify the Amendments to the Agreements between Escambia County, Florida, and the following vendors under PD 21-22.128, Escambia County Department Supplies, to extend the contract for an additional six months, effective January 18, 2026: 1. Bob Barker Company, Inc. 2. Charles Neely Corporation dba PR Chemical & Paper Supply 3. Charm-Tex, Inc. Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously 12. Recommendation: That the Board approve the following allocations of Law Enforcement Trust (LET) Funds per the requirements of Florida Statute 932.7055(5) for Outside Agency partners in Escambia County for Fiscal Year 2025/2026: A. Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the amount of $4,000; B. United Way of West Florida, Inc., in the amount of $5,000; and C. Every Child a Reader in Escambia, Inc. (ReadyKids!), in the amount of $5,000. (Continued on page 22)

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 22 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 12. Continued… 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: Law Enforcement Trust, Fund 121, Cost Center 540103, Object Code 58201, Aids to Private Organizations. Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously 13. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning a Caterpillar Certified Machine Rebuild of PN 63817: A. Authorize the Single-Source procurement of a Caterpillar Certified Powertrain and Hydraulic System Rebuild for the County-owned Caterpillar 836K Compactor (Serial #T6X00101) for Waste Services Department Operations; and B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase Order to Thompson Tractor Company, Inc., in the amount of $853,717.28, for the Certified Rebuild of the County-owned 836K Compactor (Serial #T6X00101). (Continued on page 23)

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 23 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 13. Continued… Vendor/Contractor Funding Amount Contract Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund; Cost Center 230314, SW Operations Object Code: 56401, Machinery and Equipment $853,717.28 Single Source_Caterpillar Certified Rebuild Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously 14. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the Single Source purchase of Posi-Shell for the Waste Services Department: A. Approve the Single Source procurement of Posi-Shell materials; and B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Blanket Purchase Order in the amount of $185,000 to LSC Environmental Products, LLC, for the purchase of Posi-Shell materials, to be used as an alternative landfill cover, at the Waste Services Perdido Landfill. (Continued on page 24)

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 24 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 14. Continued… Vendor/Contractor Funding Amount LSC Environmental Products, LLC Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund Cost Center: 230314 SW Operations Object Code: 55201 Operating Supplies $185,000 Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously 15. Recommendation: That the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution [R2026-10] approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #SBA-26022, Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund in the amount of $192,340, to recognize insurance proceeds received for damages to the truck and trailer by a downed power line on Beulah Road, December 5, 2025, and appropriate these funds back into the Solid Waste Fund, Cost Center 230307, Object Code 56402: (Continued on page 25)

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 25 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 15. Continued… Revenues Source of Funds Amount Account Codes Insurance Proceeds $192,340 Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Account 369008 Total Revenue $192,340 Expenditures Source of Funds Amount Account Codes Insurance Proceeds $192,340 Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Cost Center 230307, Object Code 56402, Vehicles Total Expenditures $192,340 Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously 16. Recommendation: That the Board accept for the record the Fiscal Year 2026, $25,000- $50,000 Purchasing Report for the First Quarter, which ended December 31, 2025. Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 26 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 17. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the purchase of one Caterpillar D6 LGP VPAT Tractor with optional five-year/7500-hour extended power train, hydraulic, and technology warranty for the Waste Services Department: A. Authorize the use of Sourcewell Contract #011723-CAT; and B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase Order to Thompson Tractor Co, Inc., for $625,518 for one Caterpillar D6 LGP VPAT Tractor with optional five-year/7500-hour extended power train, hydraulic, and technology warranty for the Waste Services Department. Vendor Funding Amount Contract Number Thompson Tractor Co., Inc. (Vendor #201640) Fund 401 Cost Center 230314 Object Code 56401 $625,518 Sourcewell Contract #011723-CAT Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 27 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 18. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the purchase of one 2026 Ford Ranger Super Crew 4x4 Truck for the Natural Resources Department/Water Quality: A. Authorize the use of the Florida Sheriff's Association Contract #FSA 25-VEL33; and B. Approve the issuance of a Purchase Order in the amount of $40,173, to Duval Ford, for one 2026 Ford Ranger Super Crew 4x4 Truck for the Natural Resources Department/Water Quality. Vendor Funding Amount Contract Number Duval Ford Vendor #042807 Fund 353, LOST IV Cost Center 220104 Object Code 56402 Project Code 22NR1759 $40,173 FSA 25-VEL33 Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously 19. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the purchase of One 2026 International HX520 Truck and One MAC Trailer for Waste Services: A. Authorize the use of the Florida Sheriff's Association Contract #FSA23-EQU21.0 and Sourcewell Navistar Contract #032824-NVS; and (Continued on page 28)

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 28 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 19. Continued… B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign two Purchase Orders: one for $189,043.66 to Ward International Trucks for one 2026 International HX520 Truck; and one for $113,875 to Nationwide Haul, LLC, for one MAC Moving Floor Trailer for Waste Services. Vendor Funding Amount Contract Number Ward International Trucks (Vendor #230580) Fund 401 Cost Center 230307 Object Code 56402 $189,043.66 Sourcewell Navistar Contact #032824- NVS Nationwide Haul, LLC (Vendor #432292) Fund 401 Cost Center 230307 Object Code 56402 $113,875 FSA Contract #FSA23-EQU21.0 Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 29 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 20. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action regarding the purchase of one 2024 Ford F150 Super Crew 4x4 Truck for Public Safety Department/Emergency Medical Services (EMS): A. Authorize the use of Florida Sheriff's Association Contracts #FSA 25VEL33; and B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase Order to Duval Ford for one 2024 Ford F-150 Super Crew 4x4 Truck for Public Safety/EMS. Vendor/Contractor Funding Amount Contract Number Duval Ford (Vendor #042807) Fund 408 Cost Center 330302 Object Code 56402 $58,112 (Truck is immediately available on the lot) Florida Sheriff's Association Contract #FSA 25-VEL33 Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously 21. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the issuance of a Purchase Order, in excess of $50,000, to RoofConnect Logistics, Inc., for the Felix Miga Senior Citizen Center Roof Replacement: A. Authorize the use of the OMNIA Region 4 Education Service Center Contract #R230403 for roof repairs with RoofConnect Logistics, Inc.; and (Continued on page 30)

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 30 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 21. Continued… B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator or his designee to issue and sign a Purchase Order in the amount of $158,877 to RoofConnect Logistics, Inc. Vendor Funding Amount Contract RoofConnect Logistics, Inc. Fund 001, General Fund Cost Center 310204, Facilities Priority One $158,877 Bid #BID-70539 OMNIA #R230403 Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously 22. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning an Administrative Budget Amendment and Contract Award for the Design Criteria Professional Services—Kingsfield Road Fire Station (FS), PD 25-26.006: A. Approve an Administrative Budget Amendment #ABA-26038, in the amount of $6,500,000, from LOST IV Reserves, transferring funds to LOST IV, Cost Center 330434, for the Kingsfield Fire Station Project #26FS3079; Source of Funds Amount From Account Codes LOST IV Reserves $6,500,000 Fund 353, Cost Center 110280 Object Code 56301 Expenditures Amount To Account Codes LOST IV — Kingsfield Road Fire Station $6,500,000 Fund 353, Cost Center 330434, Object Code 56201 Project #26FS3079 (Continued on page 31)

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 31 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 22. Continued… B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator or designee to sign the Agreement between Escambia County and QSC Services, LLC, for Design Criteria Professional Services - Kingsfield Road Fire Station, per the terms and conditions of PD 25- 26.006, in the amount of $702,000; C. Approve and authorize the County Administrator or his designee to issue and sign a Purchase Order in the amount of $702,000 For Design Criteria Professional Services — Kingsfield Road Fire Station to QSC Services, LLC.; and Vendor Funding Amount Contract QSC Services, LLC Fund 353, LOST IV Cost Center, 330434 Public Safety Cap Project #26FS3079 $702,000 PD 25- 26.006 D. 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. Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 32 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 23. Recommendation: That the Board approve Administrative Budget Amendment #ABA- 26026, to transfer funds from Closed and/or Completed Projects in Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) III, in the amount of $5,337,576 to various active projects as listed below: PLEASE NOTE: The tables for this item continue through Page 36. District 1 FROM TO Project Name Amount Funding Source Project Name Amount Funding Source Crescent Lake $141,311 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN15EN3252 Muldoon Road $2,560,765 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #26EN4362 Godwin Floridian $300 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN19EN0431 Saufley and Prospect BCC 5/25/2017 $87,000 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN17EN3941 Sorrento Road (PD&E) $2,000,000 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN11EN1661 South Gulf Manor $150K BCC App 5/25/2017 $306,815 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN17EN3811

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 33 of 48 Coral Creek Subdivision Drainage $25,339 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN08EN0301 Totals: $2,560,765 $2,560,765 District 2 FROM TO Project Name Amount Funding Source Project Name Amount Funding Source Navy Point $251 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN11EN1272 Palmetto Drainage $11,707 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #26EN4342 Old Corry Outfall Drainage Improvements $11,456 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN13EN2382 Totals: $11,707 $11,707 District 3 FROM TO Project Amount Funding Source Project Amount Funding Source Airway Drive Sidewalk and Drainage $6,500 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN09EN0033 Oakfield Drainage $930,775 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #26EN4333

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 34 of 48 Avery Street Drainage (Kupfrian Park) $348,215 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN10EN0433 Detroit $165,684 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN13EN2523 Sidewalks District 3 $113,122 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #26EN4313 Ensley Phase II-IV $34,540 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN08EN0313 Maplewoods Phase I $85,732 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN09EN0093 Ortega $2,123 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN17EN3973 Sidewalks $72,082 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN08EN0228

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 35 of 48 Spring Street BCC Approval 5/25/2017 $329,021 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN17EN3963 Totals: $1,043,897 $1,043,897 District 4 FROM TO Project Amount Funding Source Project Amount Funding Source Drainage Basin Studies- Carpenters Creek $21,025 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN13EN2198 Bulevar Drainage $4,829 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #26EN4374 Fairchild Drainage Project $1,165 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN08EN0524 Olive Road $21,025 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #26EN4354 Ferry Pass, Zone 2 Drainage Project $3,664 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN08EN0334 Totals: $25,854 $25,854 District 5 FROM TO Project Amount Funding Source Project Amount Funding Source

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 36 of 48 Quintette Road Realignment $32,093 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN14EN2825 Quintette $32,093 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #19EN4215 Well Line Road $1,500,000 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN19EN4205 Kingsfield Extension $1,500,000 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #11EN1405 Totals: $1,532,093 $1,532,093 N/A FROM TO Project Amount Funding Source Project Amount Funding Source ITS Application (Box) $163,260 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, PN11EN1028 Traffic Improvements $163,260 Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project #26EN4389 Totals: $163,260 $163,260 GRAND TOTAL ALL: $5,337,576 $5,337,576 Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 37 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 24. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the Contract Award for Professional Services, PD 23-24.010.1: 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 23-24.010.1, Contract Award for Professional Services; B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and England, Thims & Miller, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 23-24.010.1, Contract Award for Professional Services; C. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Michael Baker International, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 23-24.010.1, Contract Award for Professional Services; D. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Walker Walker Consulting, LLC, per the terms and conditions of PD 23-24.010.1, Contract Award for Professional Services; and E. 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. Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 38 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 25. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the Contract Award for Oakfield Palafox Bore and Jack Project, PD 25-26.013: A. Approve the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Utility Services Company, Inc., per the terms and conditions of the Contract Award for Oakfield Palafox Bore and Jack Project, PD 25-26.013, in the amount of $540,302.77 (Allowance Plus Base Bid Plus Alternate Bid B); Base Bid $206,953.89 Allowance $20,000 Alternate Bid B $313,348.88 Total $540,302.77 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 $540,302.77, to Utility Services Company, Inc. Vendor Funding Amount Contract Number Utility Services Company, Inc. Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project Number 26EN4333 $540,302.77 PD 25-26.013 The Oakfield Palafox Bore and Jack Project is located in Commission District 3. Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 39 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 26. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the issuance of a Purchase Order on Contract PD 23-24.010 "Professional Services" for Design Services for the Oakfield Acres Palafox Street Phase 3 Drainage Project for the Engineering Department: A. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to issue and sign a Purchase Order, in the amount of $249,765, to Waggoner Engineering, Inc., for Design Services for the Oakfield Acres Palafox Street Phase 3 Drainage Project for the Engineering Department; and Vendor/Contractor Funding Amount Contract Number Waggoner Engineering, Inc. Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost Center 210106, Object Code 56301, Project #21EN1613 $249,765 PD 23- 24.010 B. Approve and authorize the department(s), in connection with the Office of Purchasing, to negotiate a Task Order according to Florida Statutes 287.055, "Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act" (A&E Services) on a project-by-project basis. Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously

MINUTES – JANUARY 23, 2026 Page 40 of 48 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT – Continued II. BUDGET/FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA – Continued 27. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning a Triumph Gulf Coast pre-application submitted by Escambia County: A. Approve the Escambia County Next-Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) Transition and Public Safety Communications Modernization Project pre-application to Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc.; and B. Authorize the Chair to sign and submit a Letter of Support to the Triumph Gulf Coast Board. Motion: Move the balance For information: The “balance” refers to Budget/Finance Consent Agenda items 2 through 30, with the exception of items 28 and 29. Item 1 was also held for a separate vote. Made by: Commissioner Kohler Seconded by: Commissioner May Disposition: Carried unanimously 28. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) #421368-3-84-26 for Corridor Operating Grant Funding: A. Approve PTGA #422260-1-84-08, providing the FDOT participation, in the amount of $150,957, of Fiscal Year 2026 Corridor Grant Funding, to the Mass Transit Department; B. Adopt the Resolution [R2026-11] authorizing the Grant Agreement; and C. Authorize the Chair to execute the Resolution, PTGA Notification of Funding, and all other required documents pertaining to this PTGA, without further action of the Board. The County Attorney's Office has requested that the Board be advised that the Public Transportation Grant Agreement includes the following provisions: (Continued on page 41)