LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Jewel Cannada-Wynn
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PENSACOLA AND ESCAMBIA COUNTY REGARDING A NAME CHANGE OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That the City Council approve an Interlocal Agreement with Escambia County, Florida regarding a name change of the Human Relations Commission; further that City Council ratify the Mayor’s action in executing the Interlocal Agreement.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Pursuant to the authority granted in § 163.01, Florida Statutes, Escambia County, Florida, and the City of Pensacola previously entered into an Interlocal Agreement creating the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission to serve both the incorporated and unincorporated area of Escambia County, including the City of Pensacola. The last Interlocal Agreement approved was in 2005.
It was determined that it was in the best interest of the citizens of Pensacola and Escambia County to terminate the Interlocal Agreement that has been in effect and reestablish the Human Relations Commission for the purpose of continuing to provide the community with local assistance to review and resolve employment and fair housing discrimination complaints and improve community relations within Pensacola and Escambia County.
On March 7, 2019, the Escambia Board of County Commissioners passed an Ordinance reestablishing the Human Relations Commission.
On May 30, 2019 the Pensacola City Council approved entering into an Interlocal Agreement regarding the reestablishment of the Human Relations Commission.
On March 5, 2020, the Escambia Board of County Commissioners approved amending the Interlocal Agreement to allow for a name change to the Human Relations Commission.
Within the May 30, 2019 Interlocal Agreement, the Human Relations Commission was renamed the Escambia County Human Relations Commission (ECHRC); in light of the partnership with the City of Pensacola and Escambia County, the ECHRC will do business as the Escambia Pensacola Human Relations Commission.
PRIOR ACTION:
1974 - Escambia - Pensacola Human Relations Commission Established
September 15, 2005 --- The current Interlocal Agreement between the City of Pensacola and Escambia County regarding the Human Relations Commission was signed.
March 7, 2019 - The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners passed an Ordinance at a public hearing reestablishing the HRC.
March 28, 2019 - The City Council approved the termination of the current Interlocal Agreement.
May 30, 2019 - City Council approved entering into an Interlocal Agreement reestablishing the Human Relations Commission.
March 5, 2020 - The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to the Human Relations Commission Interlocal Agreement allowing for a name change.
March 17, 2020 - Interlocal Agreement was signed and executed by the Mayor.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Human Relations Commission (HRC) Interlocal Agreement Dated March 5, 2020
PRESENTATION: No