District #1

Bob Janes

Chairman

District #2

Douglas St. Cerny

District #3

Ray Judah

Vice Chairman

District #4

Andrew W. Coy

District #5

John E. Albion

Donald D. Stilwell,

County Manager

 

James G. Yaeger, County Attorney

 

May 14, 2002

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PLEASE NOTE:  The Board may take action in its capacity as the Port Authority or Government Leasing Corporation.

COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 2120 MAIN STREET, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA

 

9:30 AM

Invocation:

Father Michael Mullin

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recap

 

 

 

 

 

Public Comment on the Consent and Administrative Agenda

 

 

 

Consent Agenda:

 

·      

Items to be pulled for discussion by the Board

 

·      

Motion to approve balance of items

 

·      

Consideration of items pulled for discussion

 

 

 

Administrative Agenda

 

 

 

Walk-ons and Carry-overs

 

 

 

Commissioners' Items/Committee Appointments

 

 

 

County Manager Items

 

 

 

County Attorney Items

 

 

 

Adjourn until 5:00 PM

 

5:00 PM

(#1)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Adopt a Resolution on Petition VAC2002-00006 to Vacate a Twelve-foot wide Public Utility Easement centered on the common lot line between Lots 6 and 7, Block 31, Unit 3, in Lehigh Park, a subdivision of Lehigh Acres, as recorded in Plat book 15, at Page 66, in the Official Records of Lee County, Florida.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To combine adjacent lots into one residential building site. The vacation of the Public Utility Easement will not alter existing utilities and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future utility requirement.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Vacates the Public Utility Easement.  (S22-T44S-R26E)  (#5)  (#20020384-Development Services)

 

(#2)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Adopt a Resolution on Petition VAC2001-00047 to vacate a six-foot wide public utility easement along the southernmost six feet of the rear of Lot 10, Block J, of PRINCIPIA Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 28, Page 43 of the official Public Records of Lee County, Florida less and except for the east six feet thereof.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To rectify a pool encroachment that has been in place over twenty years and through several different property owners.  The vacation of this easement will not alter existing drainage or utilitie, nor is this easement necessary to accommodate any future drainage or utility requirements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Vacates the easement.  (S22-T45S-R24E)  (#5)  (#20020492-Development Services)

 

(#3)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Adopt a Resolution on Petition VAC2002-00004 to vacate a 12' Public Utility Easement, less and except the north and south 6' thereof, located between the common lot line of lots 2 & 3, Block 2, Lehigh Estates, as recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 81 of the Public Records of Lee County Florida, Section 30, Township 44, Range 26.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Vacates the easement on the commercial lots.  This easement does not alter existing easements and is not necessary to accommodate future easements.

WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Vacates the easement.  (S30-T44-R26)  (#5)  (#20020451-Development Services)

 

(#4)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Hold a Public Hearing for proposed amendment to the Nuisance Abatement Board Ordinance.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Nuisance Abatement Ordinance needs to be considered pursuant to Public Hearing ordinance amendment process.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Amends Ordinance.  (#20020353-County Attorney)

 

     (#5)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Consider an amendment to the existing Development Agreement with Long Bay Partners, LLC, governing the mitigation of the transportation impacts of the Brooks of Bonita Springs DRI.  Direct to second public hearing on May 28, 2002.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Florida Statutes, Section 163.3225, requires at least two public hearings before a local government may amend a development agreement.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The purpose of the amendment is to revise the development parameters to reflect a proposed 20,000 square-foot increase in the retail/service/office floor area in the town center and decrease the number of dwelling units.  The proposed amendment will also adjust the right-of-way alignment of the Three Oaks Parkway Extension at the Southern property line.  (#20020469-County Attorney)

 

5:05 PM

Public Presentation of Matters by Citizens

 

 

Adjourn

 

CONSENT AGENDA

May 14, 2002

 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Addendum to the Construction Manager Agreement, for RFQ-02-03 Lee County Constitutional Complex, with Casey Construction to include the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Phase I Demolition in the amount of $134,469.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to Administrative Code AC-4-4 Lee County Contract Manual approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, construction projects estimated to be over $50,000 will be executed through the formal advertised process.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This project entails renovations to the first floor of the Lee County Constitutional Complex to provide improved customer service.  The total affected first floor area encompasses approximately 28,000 square feet.  The work will include the reconfiguration and/or the installation of new architectural, structural, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, electrical, telecommunications and security systems.  This phase of the project is for the demolition.  (#20020437-Construction and Design)

 

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Concur with the ranking of Consultants by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-02-15, PUBLIC SAFETY HVAC REMODELING, in the following order of ranking and authorize contract negotiations to commence with the number one ranked firm: (1) Anchor Engineering Consultants; (2) Architectural Concepts Inc.; (3) J.E. Gonzalez & Associates.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to Administrative Code AC-4-4 Lee County Contracts Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, the Board is required to approve all Consultant rankings.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Professional Services to be provided and performed by the Consultant for this project are anticipated to be, but are not necessarily limited to: Comprehensive study of the existing building & design and design HVAC system for the Lee County Stockade inmate’s cells.  (#20020468-Construction and Design)

 

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award Professional Services Agreement for CN-01-15 Lee County Firearms Training Facility to Schenkel & Shultz Inc., in the amount of $515,000.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to the Lee County Contract Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, the Board is required to approve all Professional Services Agreements over $50,000.00.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with a consultant that will provide professional engineering design services for the project known as Lee County Sheriff’s Office Firearms Training Facility.  (#20020473-Construction and Design)

 

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition VAC2001-00045 to vacate all of the 20' alley and a 6’ Public Utility Easement lying at the rear of lots 11, 12, 13, & 14 within Block 9, San Carlos Park Commercial Addition, a subdivision lying in portions of Section 8, Township 46 South, Range 25 East, Lee County, Florida, recorded in Plat Book 28, Pages 18 and 19, of the Public Records of Lee County, Florida, and adopt a Resolution setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 p.m. on the 11th day of June 2002.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide for the expansion of existing commercial businesses.  These easements are not required to accommodate any future utility or right of way needs and the vacation will not impact any existing utilities.

WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing.  (#20011336-Development Services)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition VAC2002-00008 to vacate the south 30' of a 40' Buffer and Drainage easement located along the north side of lots 7 through 22, of Wellington Subdivision, Ft. Myers, FL, on Winkler Road, south of Gladiolus, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 62, Pages 56 through 58 of the Public Records of Lee County, Florida, less and except the east 15' and the west 20', and adopt a Resolution setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 p.m. on the 11th day of June, 2002.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Vacates the easement on the north side of the residential lots, to allow for expansion of the said lots to build pools. This easement was formerly part of the I.D.D. Canal vacated per resolution 91-03-34.  This will not be necessary to accommodate future drainage.

WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing.  (#20020245-Development Services)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve an extension of a Grant Agreement Amendment between the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Lee County Board of County Commissioners for the Living Independently for Today (LIFT) program which will extend the agreement until April 30, 2003     

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

It extends the period of the grant  until April  30,  2003, making the program eligible to compete in this years Supportive Housing Program Continuum of Care.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Extends the grant for an additional six months, therefore providing case management and housing start up costs for eligible Lee County residents who are homeless.  (#20020457-Human Services)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve FY2002 budget resolutions for the Supportive Housing Programs awarded to Lee County by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the continuum of Care. The HUD agreements have already been executed.  Budget Amendment amount is $1,899,433 in Fund #13829 Supportive Housing Program.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board action is necessary to establish the budget for the new funds.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides needed supportive services for Lee County’s homeless population.  (#20020456-Human Services)

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept by donation, Parcel 9 for right-of-way necessary for the Charlee Road Special Improvements MSBU for paving and maintenance of the existing road; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary; authorize payment of recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Charlee Road is currently a privately owned road and the County cannot initiate paving and maintenance without a fee interest.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Acquisition of right-of-way via Quit-Claim Deed by donation from benefited property owner.  (#20020446-County Lands)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept by donation, Parcel 8 for right-of-way necessary for the Charlee Road Special Improvements MSBU for paving and maintenance of the existing road; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary; authorize payment of recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Charlee Road is currently a privately owned road and the County cannot initiate paving and maintenance without a fee interest.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Acquisition of right-of-way via Quit-Claim Deed by donation from benefited property owner.  (#20020452-County Lands)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept the donation of Parcel 103 & 103E consisting of three perpetual easements for the Cypress Lake Drive Widening, Project No. 4064;  pay necessary costs and fees to close; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The easements are needed for the Cypress Lake Drive Widening, Project No. 4064.  All real estate acquisitions must be approved by the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to Florida Statute.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Acquires the easements during the voluntary phase of the project, thereby the Board avoids the need to exercise its power of Eminent Domain at a future date.  (#20020398-County Lands)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Adopt the annual update to the Five Year Lee County Transit Development Plan.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

F. S. 341.052 requires the Transit Development Plan be updated annually in order to receive the Florida Public Transit Block Grant Program.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides an update of the progress toward goals and initiatives for the first year of the major plan update adopted by the BOCC on May 29, 2001.  (#20020472-Transit)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept by donation, Parcel 12 for right-of-way necessary for the Charlee Road Special Improvements MSBU for paving and maintenance of the existing road; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary; authorize payment of recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Charlee Road is currently a privately owned road and the County cannot initiate paving and maintenance without a fee interest.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Acquisition of right-of-way via Quit-Claim Deed by donation from benefited property owner.  (#20020455-County Lands)

 

 

(f)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Adopt Authorizing Resolution and authorize Chairman to sign Joint Participation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for USC 5311 Rural Transportation funding.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide continued financial assistance to Lee Tran for operating transit service in the rural areas of Lee County and continue purchase of trips through the rural Transportation Disadvantaged Program.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This will enable Lee Tran to obtain $155,840 in Rural Operating Assistance from the FTA  for the remaining FY2002 and part of FY2003. This will also obtain $38,960 in Rural Operating Assistance to purchase trips through the Lee County CTC.  (#20020454-Transit)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Bid Waiver # W-020414 to waive the formal quotation procedure and allow the Lee County Division of Public Safety to purchase 10/20 Upgrade Kits from Sprint, Florida, this equipment is an upgrade that will facilitate the ability of the 9-1-1 equipment to read up to 20 digits of the telephone number. The request is for funds from the 9-1-1 Wireless User Fee not to exceed $65,000.00.  A bid waiver has been requested, as Sprint, Florida is a sole source vendor for the 9-1-1 equipment.  Funding will come from the individual departments budget and they will be responsible for monitoring their own expenditures.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

According to Section 9.4.1 of the Lee County Purchasing and Payment Procedures Manual, approved by the Board on 3/21/00, purchases over $50,000.00 must be approved by the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The purchase will meet the FCC 9-1-1 Wireless Phase I mandate requirements.  (#20020408-Public Safety)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize acceptance of a Subgrant Agreement for Equipment for Florida Strategy with the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs for the purpose of receiving terrorism response specialized equipment and participation in the State of Florida Terrorism Response System.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

All agreements must be approved by the Board of County Commissioners.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Furnishes certain equipment and supplies in order to fulfill the purposes of the Florida Terrorism Response Strategy.  (#20020476-Public Safety)

 

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. C-12103 with the South Florida Water Management District for Popash Creek Restoration.  This amendment adds removal of vegetation and debris along Bayshore Creek to the scope of work.  No additional funding is required.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required on all contracts and amendments thereto.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows environmental restoration in contiguous waterway through use of same contract and funds.  (#20020458-Natural Resources)

 

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. C-12112 between the South Florida Water Management District and Lee County for Water Quality Sample Analysis from the Lower Caloosahatchee Estuary.  The amendment provides for one additional year of lab analyses for a not to exceed amount of $47,458.00 for a revised total agreement amount of $92,774.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

All agreements require approval by the Board of County Commissioners.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides additional work and revenue for Lee County Environmental Lab.  (#20020459-Natural Resources)

 

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award B-02-11 COUNTY-WIDE MINOR PAVING & DRAINAGE, CONTRACT NO. 1, for the Dept. of Transportation, to the four (4) lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all bidding requirements Ajax Paving Industries, Inc.; APAC-Florida Inc., Better Roads Inc., and Cougar Contracting Specialties Inc.; based on individual unit prices multiplied by the estimated quantity, for a total not-to-exceed annual contract amount of $2,000,000.00, with an annual contract period of one (1) year.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to Administrative Code AC-4-4 Lee County Contract Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, construction projects estimated to be over $50,000.00 will be executed through the formal advertised sealed bid procedure.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Will provide the Dept of Transportation, Parks & Recreation and Natural Resources with the availability of having four (4) contractors to perform intersection improvements, drainage improvements and general roadway improvements on an as needed basis for a one year period without going through the formal bid process each time.  (#20020416-Transportation)

 

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award Professional Services Agreement for CN-02-06 THREE OAKS PARKWAY 4-LANING CORKSCREW ROAD TO ALICO ROAD, to David Douglas Associates, Inc., for a total contract amount of  $1,356,989.66.  Also, approve transfer of funds from project 4062 – Treeline Ave – S. Airport in the amount of $2.0 million to project 4081 – Three Oaks Widening.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to the Lee County Contract Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, the Board is required to approve all Professional Service Agreements over $50,000.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with a consultant that will provide professional engineering and design services for the project known as Three Oaks Parkway 4-Laning.  (#20020438-Transportation)

 

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of a water main and a gravity collection system serving the Daniels Crossing Shopping Center, Phase II.  This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on the east side of Six Mile Cypress Parkway approximately 685’ south of Daniels Parkway.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this phase of the shopping center.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20020151-Utilities)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of a water distribution and gravity collection system serving Shipyard’s Villas Condominiums. This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on the north side of North Key Drive approximately 900’ west of Hancock Bridge Parkway.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this proposed multi-family residential project.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20020413-Utilities)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of a water distribution system serving Wal-Mart Plaza, North Fort Myers, Phase 1. This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on the east side of Many Road approximately 250’ south of Pine Island Rd.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service and fire protection to this phase of the proposed retail plaza.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20020431-Utilities)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the award of Formal Request for Quotation No.: Q-020294 Heron’s Glen (Purchase of Hydrants, DI Pipe & Fittings, Water Valves & Appurtenances) for the Lee County Utilities Division to the low quoter meeting specifications, SEMSCO, a Division of Clayton Group (Ferguson Waterworks) for the purchase and delivery of items as listed on the attached Lee County Tabulation Sheet for $195,190.00 grand total price.  Funding will come from the individual department or division’s budget whom will be responsible for monitoring their individual expenditures.  Term of this quotation shall be in effect for one (1) year, or until new quotes are taken and awarded.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The expenditures for this project necessitates the use of a formal written quotation as outlined within Section 9 of the Lee County Purchasing and Payment Procedures Manual.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Establishes a contract for the purchase of underground parts and related items for Herons Glen, Del Vera Waterline project.  (#20020448-Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept from F.D.E.P. (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) $17,759.37 the second Task Assignment for exotic control at the City of Cape Coral ECO Park through contract #SL893.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide a contract and contractor for completion of the contract within the required time period.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows completion of the project.  (#20020414-Parks and Recreation)

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve transfer from General Fund Reserves #001 to the Sheriff’s Budget in the amount of $55,120,  for the cost to cover PHS (Prison Health Services, Inc.) Mental Health Care for May 2002 through Sept 2002.  The annual cost of this service will be $132,288.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board must approve transfer from General Fund

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The additional hours will allow the Psychiatrist to evaluate, treat, and address the special needs of a growing Mental Health Population.  (#20020434-Sheriff)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve payment of delinquent tax overbid claim.  (Anderson, E.)

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to Florida Statute 197.  Lee County is holding overbid funds from delinquent tax sales.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Clerk has received a claim for these funds and requests that you release them.  #20020474-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve disbursements.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Florida Statute Chapter 136.06(1) requires that all County disbursements be recorded in the Minutes of the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Compliance with the requirements of FS 136.06(1).  (#20020475-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

May 14, 2002

 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Resolution to adopt and update the Administrative Code to include a policy on who may schedule the selected meeting rooms and for what purposes.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Currently there is no guidance concerning when or who may schedule meeting rooms or for what purpose(s).

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This policy provides a clear and consistent guideline for the use of selected meeting rooms by government agencies and county employees.  (#20020447-Facilities Management)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize expenditures not to exceed $1,998,918 to upgrade the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Lee County Public Safety/Emergency Dispatch computer aided dispatch (CAD) systems.  Of the total cost, $1,141,064 is needed to upgrade the Sheriff’s system located at Lee County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center, and $857,854 is needed to upgrade the Fire and Ambulance Emergency Dispatch Center’s system located at the Lee County Emergency Operations Center.  Approve transfer from General Fund reserves ($1,141,064) to Sheriff’s budget.  Approve transfer from E-911 Operations ($674,415) and Govt. Comm. Network ($183,439) reserves.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Expenditures over $50,000 must have Board approval.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Purchasing the CAD system upgrades this year will realize a $400,000 savings over costs budgeted for in the next fiscal year, will make the county compliant with federal requirements to locate cellular telephone users dialing “911”, and will upgrade system hardware components to current maintenance support requirements of the system’s vendor, Printrak.  (#20020461-Communications)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request approval of settlement offer and authorize the Chairman to execute a Release of All Claims and Release for Property Damage Only with MasTec, Inc. and MasTec North America, as part of the County’s receipt of $10,000 in payment for property damage caused to utilities at Luckett Road and Golden Lake on June 16, 1999.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board of County Commissioners’ approval required for settlement offers and execution of Release of All Claims and Release for Property Damage Only are required to complete the transaction with MasTec, Inc. for their payment.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Releases MasTec, Inc. and its subsidiaries from any further liability to the County for a $10,000 payment to County due to damages caused to County utilities by Wilde Construction, Inc., a subsidiary of MasTec, Inc.  (#20020273-County Attorney)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the proposed IDD Canal C-4 Realignment Agreement between Thomas Leffingwell, Trustee, and Lee County providing for an exchange for a portion of IDD Canal C-4 for an easement over and across a portion of the proposed Gladiolus Preserve development; adopt the Resolution of Exchange in accordance with F.S. 125.37; accept deeds for easement and fee grants from Thomas Leffingwell, Trustee in accordance with the Agreement; execute the Quit Claim Deed to IDD Canal C-4 easement area; and authorize County staff to process the documents necessary to fully comply with the terms of the Agreement.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is necessary to enter into an agreement contemplating exchange of County property and to accept easements and execute deeds necessary to accomplish the transfer of the real property interest.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Serves to allow construction of the Gladiolus Preserve development while maintaining the County’s ability to provide drainage needs for Gladiolus Drive and Bass Road areas.  (#20020313-County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS