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7 hours agoMunicipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU)
What is an MSBU? A Municipal Services Benefit Unit is a non-ad valorem assessment district established to provide for funding for improvements in a specific geographic area within the county. An MSBU is a group of properties that share in the cost and benefit of that improvement. There are two types of MSBUs: Street lighting for areas outside city limits Construction improvements for road paving, drainage and other projects MSBU Guidelines and Procedures are available as a downloadable PDF (601 KB). Street light out in your neighborhood? Please contact Florida Power & Light: Online: Report an Outdoor/Security Light Outage For emergencies, please call 1-800-225-2597.
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7 hours agoCommunity Partner Funding Application
Community Partner Funding Application Escambia County accepts funding requests from eligible community partners through an online application portal. Select the appropriate application type and follow the steps below to complete your submission. Begin Application in the Online Portal Need Assistance? If you are having trouble with the application or need further assistance, please contact Allyson Parden with the Office of Management and Budget. Phone: 850-595-1660 Application Types In the portal, you will see three application options. Choose the option that best matches your request: 1. Economic Development - Community Partner Economic Development Funding Application: For requests supporting economic development initiatives and related programs. 2. Grant Funding - Community Partner Grant Funding Application: For requests that align with grant-style program funding and community support initiatives. 3. Tourism Promotion - Community Partner Tourism Promotion Funding Application: For requests supporting tourism promotion and related community initiatives. How to Complete Your Submission 1. Open the application portal. Click Begin Application in the Online Portal. If you are a first-time user, create an account and sign in. 2. Select the application type. Choose the application type that applies to your request. Before proceeding, download the corresponding paper application provided in the portal. 3. Complete the downloaded application. Fill out the downloaded application document in full and save it on your device. You will upload this completed document during Step 5. 4. Enter organization and contact information. Provide basic information such as your organization name and primary contact details within the online portal. 5. Upload required documents. Upload the following items in the file upload section: The completed application document (downloaded in Step 2 and completed in Step 3), and All required supporting documents as outlined in the application instructions. 6. Review and submit. Confirm all required fields and uploads are complete, then submit your application through the portal. Tip: Have your documents ready before you begin. If a file is still uploading, wait for the upload to finish before moving to the next step.
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7 hours agoSteven Barry, County Commissioner District 5
Steven Barry, District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry was first elected to represent Escambia County's District 5 in 2012 and was appointed chairman of the commission in 2014. He served as the chairman during 2019-2020 and for 2023-2024. Barry is in his fourth term in office. Barry has served on the Escambia County Planning & Zoning Board, Escambia County Citizens Environmental Committee and has chaired the Escambia County Fire Services Citizens Advisory Committee. He has been active with local community groups including the Miracle League, Escambia County Public Schools Foundation, Rotary Club of Cantonment, Pace Center for Girls and Covenant House Leadership Council. Current Term: November 2024 to November 2028 Office: 850-595-4950 Email: [email protected]
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County Commissioners
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"Escambia County Board of County Commissioners The county is governed by the Escambia Board of County Commissioners. Escambia County is divided into five districts with one county commissioner elected from each district to serve a four-year term as the legislative and policy-setting body of Escambia County as established under Section 125 of the Florida Statutes. Commissioners are chosen in partisan elections by voters from the districts in which they live. The board duties include, but are not limited to: - Adopting, reviewing, and adjusting the annual county budget and authorizing expenditures. - Setting and authorizing the levy and collection of county-wide property taxes. This does not include school board, water and municipal millage rates. - Establishing policies and procedures for county departments to meet county goals. - Appointing the county administrator, county attorney, and county representatives to other governmental boards or committees. - Adopting and ratifying ordinances and resolutions as needed for the enforcement of county-wide actions. - Reviewing the effectiveness of county services and programs as performed by the departments under the board of county commissioners. - Representing the county on a local, regional, state and federal level. - Other duties and responsibilities that may be enacted by the federal government, state legislature and governor. Your county commissioners are: Commissioner Steve Stroberger, District 1 (Vice Chair) Commissioner Mike Kohler, District 2 Commissioner Lumon May, District 3 Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger, District 4 (Chair) Commissioner Steven Barry, District 5 Community Support Fund Policy Information The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners adopted a Community Support Fund Policy on May 1, 2025. This policy creates a uniform procedure for the submission, review, approval, and accounting of such funding requests. Board Meetings The commission typically meets three days a month for two regular and one committee of the whole meeting. The regular commission meeting can also include an agenda review and public forum meeting. Committee of the whole meetings are held for commissioners to discuss items before they are brought to a regular commission meeting for a vote. Committee of the whole meetings begin at 9 a.m. usually on the second Thursday of each month. Regular commission meetings, where commissioners discuss and vote on agenda items, are held twice a month: One is usually scheduled for a morning and one in the evening. These meetings are generally held at 5:30 p.m. on first Thursday and 9 a.m. on the third Thursday of a month. A public forum is held before each regular commission meeting at either 8:30 a.m. or 4:30 p.m., where the public is invited to attend and speak on the topic of their choice for two to three minutes. Agenda review, where the commission reviews the items on an evening's regular commission meeting agenda with staff, is held at 9 a.m. on the first Thursday of the month. Location: All meetings are held in the board chambers at the Escambia County Governmental Complex, located at 221 Palafox Place. Additional meetings, special meetings and workshops are advertised and open to the public. All Commission meetings can be viewed live on MyEscambia.com/ectv, channels 4/1004 on Cox, channel 98 for Spectrum and Mediacom (Pensacola Beach) subscribers and channel 99 for AT&T U-verse subscribers."
County Commissioners
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"Escambia County Board of County Commissioners The county is governed by the Escambia Board of County Commissioners. Escambia County is divided into five districts with one county commissioner elected from each district to serve a four-year term as the legislative and policy-setting body of Escambia County as established under Section 125 of the Florida Statutes. Commissioners are chosen in partisan elections by voters from the districts in which they live. The board duties include, but are not limited to: - Adopting, reviewing, and adjusting the annual county budget and authorizing expenditures. - Setting and authorizing the levy and collection of county-wide property taxes. This does not include school board, water and municipal millage rates. - Establishing policies and procedures for county departments to meet county goals. - Appointing the county administrator, county attorney, and county representatives to other governmental boards or committees. - Adopting and ratifying ordinances and resolutions as needed for the enforcement of county-wide actions. - Reviewing the effectiveness of county services and programs as performed by the departments under the board of county commissioners. - Representing the county on a local, regional, state and federal level. - Other duties and responsibilities that may be enacted by the federal government, state legislature and governor. Your county commissioners are: Commissioner Steve Stroberger, District 1 (Vice Chair) Commissioner Mike Kohler, District 2 Commissioner Lumon May, District 3 Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger, District 4 (Chair) Commissioner Steven Barry, District 5 Community Support Fund Policy Information The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners adopted a Community Support Fund Policy on May 1, 2025. This policy creates a uniform procedure for the submission, review, approval, and accounting of such funding requests. Board Meetings The commission typically meets three days a month for two regular and one committee of the whole meeting. The regular commission meeting can also include an agenda review and public forum meeting. Committee of the whole meetings are held for commissioners to discuss items before they are brought to a regular commission meeting for a vote. Committee of the whole meetings begin at 9 a.m. usually on the second Thursday of each month. Regular commission meetings, where commissioners discuss and vote on agenda items, are held twice a month: One is usually scheduled for a morning and one in the evening. These meetings are generally held at 5:30 p.m. on first Thursday and 9 a.m. on the third Thursday of a month. A public forum is held before each regular commission meeting at either 8:30 a.m. or 4:30 p.m., where the public is invited to attend and speak on the topic of their choice for two to three minutes. Agenda review, where the commission reviews the items on an evening's regular commission meeting agenda with staff, is held at 9 a.m. on the first Thursday of the month. Location: All meetings are held in the board chambers at the Escambia County Governmental Complex, located at 221 Palafox Place. Additional meetings, special meetings and workshops are advertised and open to the public. All Commission meetings can be viewed live on MyEscambia.com/ectv, channels 4/1004 on Cox, channel 98 for Spectrum and Mediacom (Pensacola Beach) subscribers and channel 99 for AT&T U-verse subscribers."
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"The page contains navigation links and general information about Escambia County government services. Main sections include: Meetings, Boards and Committees, BCC Meeting Speaker Sign-Up, Search All Meeting Minutes, View All Upcoming Events, Subscribe to Agenda Alerts, and Subscribe to BCC Meeting Alerts. The page footer includes the county mission statement: 'The mission of Escambia County government is to provide efficient, responsive services that enhance our quality of life, meet common needs and promote a safe and healthy community.' A public records notice states: 'Under Florida law, IP addresses and both the content of emails and email addresses are public records. If you do not want your IP address, the content of your email, or your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in person.'"
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
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"The county is governed by the Escambia Board of County Commissioners. Escambia County is divided into five districts with one county commissioner elected from each district to serve a four-year term as the legislative and policy-setting body of Escambia County as established under Section 125 of the Florida Statutes. Commissioners are chosen in partisan elections by voters from the districts in which they live. The board duties include, but are not limited to: Adopting, reviewing, and adjusting the annual county budget and authorizing expenditures. Setting and authorizing the levy and collection of county-wide property taxes. This does not include school board, water and municipal millage rates. Establishing policies and procedures for county departments to meet county goals. Appointing the county administrator, county attorney, and county representatives to other governmental boards or committees. Adopting and ratifying ordinances and resolutions as needed for the enforcement of county-wide actions. Reviewing the effectiveness of county services and programs as performed by the departments under the board of county commissioners. Representing the county on a local, regional, state and federal level. Other duties and responsibilities that may be enacted by the federal government, state legislature and governor. Your county commissioners are: Commissioner Steve Stroberger, District 1 (Vice Chair) Commissioner Mike Kohler, District 2 Commissioner Lumon May, District 3 Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger, District 4 (Chair) Commissioner Steven Barry, District 5 Community Support Fund Policy Information The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners adopted a Community Support Fund Policy on May 1, 2025. This policy creates a uniform procedure for the submission, review, approval, and accounting of such funding requests. Board Meetings The commission typically meets three days a month for two regular and one committee of the whole meeting. The regular commission meeting can also include an agenda review and public forum meeting. Committee of the whole meetings are held for commissioners to discuss items before they are brought to a regular commission meeting for a vote. Committee of the whole meetings begin at 9 a.m. usually on the second Thursday of each month. Regular commission meetings, where commissioners discuss and vote on agenda items, are held twice a month: One is usually scheduled for a morning and one in the evening. These meetings are generally held at 5:30 p.m. on first Thursday and 9 a.m. on the third Thursday of a month. A public forum is held before each regular commission meeting at either 8:30 a.m. or 4:30 p.m., where the public is invited to attend and speak on the topic of their choice for two to three minutes. Agenda review, where the commission reviews the items on an evening's regular commission meeting agenda with staff, is held at 9 a.m. on the first Thursday of the month. Be sure to check the meeting calendar for any changes in the schedule or for the addition of any special meetings or workshops. Location All meetings are held in the board chambers at the Escambia County Governmental Complex, located at 221 Palafox Place. Additional meetings, special meetings and workshops are advertised and open to the public. Want to Watch? All Commission meetings can be viewed live on MyEscambia.com/ectv, channels 4/1004 on Cox, channel 98 for Spectrum and Mediacom (Pensacola Beach) subscribers and channel 99 for AT&T U-verse subscribers."
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