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

 

August 13, 2002

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

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9:30 AM

Invocation:

Pastor David Comer

Christian Life Fellowship

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 9:30 AM

ACTION REQUESTED: Allow for a five (5) minute presentation by Florida Lobby Associates, Lee County’s legislative lobbyists, to present a summary of the 2002 legislative session.  This presentation will be heard at the end of the regular BOCC agenda.  (#20020892-County Manager)

 

 

 

Adjourn until 5:00 PM

CONSENT AGENDA

August 13, 2002

 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

To authorize and approve a Budget resolution for the acceptance of funds from the Justice Administrative Commission for reimbursement in the amount of $90,414.  Grant agreement previously approved per Blue Sheet #20020432

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required for all Agreements/Budget Resolutions.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Grant funding to reimburse Lee County for funds previously budgeted and expended through Court Administration for Child Dependency.  (#20020890-Budget Services)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Addendum to the Construction Management Agreement under RFQ-01-04 COUNTY-WIDE CONTINUING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, for the project known as Bay Oaks Tennis Court to J.L. Wallace Inc., for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $214,767.00 (includes the CM fee).  At this time it is being requested that the Board approve waiving of the formal process (if needed) and authorize the use of the Director Material Purchase Order based on CM’s competitive process, which allows the County to purchase directly from suppliers of equipment and/or materials as a cost/time saving measure.  Approve Budget Resolution in the amount of $100,000 for the contribution from the Town of Ft Myers Beach and amend FY 01/02-05/06 CIP for the Ft Myers Beach Tennis Courts Project.   Also amend FY 01/02-05/06 CIP by approving Budget Transfer of $15,000 from the County-Wide Athletic Court Resurfacing project to the Ft Myers Beach Tennis Courts project. 

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to Administrative Code AC-4-4 Lee County Contract Manual for Construction Projects, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, construction projects estimated to be over level four authorization will be executed through the formal process.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the County with a Construction Manager that will provide the construction of two (2) lighted tennis courts complete with associated electrical, plumbing and site work.  (#20020881-Construction & Design)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition VAC2002-00003 to vacate a portion of a 110' wide right-of-way known as Old Pondella Road extending from the intersection with the southern edge of the right-of-way of State Route 78 (Pine Island Road) to a line approximately 250 south there from; in the Southwest Quarter of Section 5, Township 44 South, Range 24 East, Lee County, Florida; and adopt a resolution setting a public hearing for 5:00 p.m. on the 10th day of September 2002.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To allow for more flexibility in developing this commercial property.  The vacation of this right-of-way will not alter existing drainage or utilities; nor is this right-of-way necessary to accommodate any future drainage or utility requirements.  “New” Pondella road has effectively replaced this right-of-way and made it redundant.  A twenty-foot wide public utility easement is to be granted to Lee County Utilities along with this vacation to cover an existing water main.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Sets the date for Public Hearing.   (#20020784-Development Services)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition VAC2002-00025 to vacate a 12' Public Utility Easement located between the common lot line of lots 8 & 9, and 12 & 13, Block 94, Lehigh Estates, as recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 91 of the Public Records of Lee County Florida, Section 35, Township 44, Range 26, less and except the north and south 6' thereof, and adopt a Resolution setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 p.m. on the 10th day of September 2002.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Vacates the easement to build a Single Family Residence.  The vacation of the public utility easement will not alter or otherwise impact existing utilities or drainage, and is not necessary to accommodate future utility requirements.

WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing.  (#20020842-Development Services)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition VAC2002-00027 to vacate a 12' Public Utility Easement located between the common lot line of lots 22 & 23, and 23 & 24B, Lehigh Estates, as recorded in Plat Book 15, Page9 of the Public Records of Lee County Florida, Section 8, Township 44, Range 27, less and except the east and west 6' thereof, and adopt a Resolution setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 p.m. on the 10th day of September 2002.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Vacates the easement in order to build a single-family home.  The vacation of the easement will not alter or otherwise impact existing utilities and is not necessary to accommodate future utility requirements.

WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing.  (#20020839-Development Services)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve a budget amendment resolution in the general fund for the Department of Human Services to receive an additional $1,700 from the Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program (FEMA).

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To allow deposit of unanticipated revenue.

WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Amends the existing budget.  (#20020893-Human Services)

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the purchase of Parcel 1508, a vacant non-waterfront property in Cape Coral, for the Veterans Memorial Parkway Extension, from Surfside Boulevard to Chiquita Boulevard, Project No. 5020, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement; authorize Chairman on behalf of the BOCC to execute Purchase Agreement; authorize payment of necessary 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 Board must formally accept all real estate conveyances to Lee County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Acquires the property, thus avoiding the Board’s need to exercise its power of Eminent Domain.  (#20020852-County Lands)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the purchase of Parcel 1501, a vacant waterfront property in Cape Coral, for the Veterans Memorial Parkway Extension, from Surfside Boulevard to Chiquita Boulevard, Project No. 5020, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement; authorize Chairman on behalf of the BOCC to execute Purchase Agreement; authorize payment of necessary 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 Board must formally accept all real estate conveyances to Lee County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Acquires the property, thus avoiding the Board’s need to exercise its power of Eminent Domain.  (#20020853-County Lands)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the acquisition of Parcels 114, 115, & 116, Bonita Beach Road Widening, Project No. 4044, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate in Lieu of Condemnation Proceedings; authorize the Chairman on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners to sign the Purchase Agreement; authorize payment of necessary costs to close; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally accept all real estate conveyances to Lee County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The acquisition of property during the voluntary phase of the project, thus avoiding the Board’s need to exercise its power of Eminent Domain at a future date.

(#20020868-County Lands)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Amend CIP for FY 02 – 06 to create the Burnt Store Rd. Right of Way project #4088.  Also, approve transfer from TCI – Cape Coral Toll Surplus in the amount of $2.7 million from reserves.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Requires BoCC approval for amendments to the CIP.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Department of Transportation to take advantage of voluntary acquisition of right of way where the need is documented.  (#20020883-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of a water distribution and gravity collection system serving Daniels Galleria East.  This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on the north side of Daniels Parkway just west of I-75.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this proposed six-lot commercial subdivision.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20020854-Utilities)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of a water and gravity main extension serving Legends, Tract ‘J’.   This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on the west side of Fiddlesticks Boulevard approximately 2 miles south of Daniels Parkway.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20020863-Utilities)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approval, and recording of, an “Amended and Restated Agreement for the Delivery and Use of Reclaimed Effluent Water” to the Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club, Lee County Contract No. C860616, reflecting the name change of owner to Gulf Harbour Golf and Country Club, Inc.; and the current conditions relating to the use of reclaimed water.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The original Agreement was with Ramar Group Holdings Inc.   Gulf Harbour Golf and Country Club Inc. has become the current record title-holder of the property being served with reclaimed water.  Since the agreement runs with the land, the name change must be properly filed with the Official Records of Lee County, by recording an amended/restated agreement.  Additionally, the amendment will reflect current conditions related to the delivery of reclaimed water from Lee County to the Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Transfers the terms of the agreement to the new name of Gulf Harbour Golf and Country Club, Inc., and amends terms to reflect current conditions.  (#20020882-Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Amend Resolution No. 01-07-48 to include in Lee County’s integrated system of trails, greenways, corridors, parks, preserves, and waterways the greenway corridor abutting and including the ten-mile canal from six-mile canal southward to Route 41, as shown in Attachment I.  Resolution No. 01-01-48 was adopted July 2001 to begin the formal establishment of an integrated system of green and blueways to serve the growing recreation and conservation needs of residents and visitors to Lee County.  The corridor will provide an integral urban component of the overall plan.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

By including this corridor, it becomes eligible for a variety of state and federal grants for both acquisitions and construction, including Florida Communities Trust, Land Water Conservation Funds, Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program, Greenways and Trails, and others.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the county to apply for funds for acquisition and development of a linear park and multi-use trail which connects with existing facilities including the Six-Mile Cypress bikeway, the North Colonial bikeway and Six Mile Slough.  (#20020872-Parks and Recreation)

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve resolution reaffirming Resolution No. 01-02-40 which established certain parameters which when met allow the Transportation Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 1995 (Mid-Point Bridge) to be refunded with the newer issue at a savings.  Approve the February 20, 2001 Minutes of the Lee County Board of County Commissioners.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To inform the Board that since the February 20, 2001 meeting all of the parameters of Resolution No. 01-02-40 have not been met, most importantly, a minimum 3% present value return on the refunded bonds.  This reaffirming resolution allows County Management to continue to take advantage of the bond market if the criteria are met.  It also allows the Minutes Office to finalize the minutes for the meeting of February 20, 2001 that included Resolution No. 01-02-40.  Any further documentation will be filed with the new resolution.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Informs the Board of the status of Resolution No. 01-02-40, extends same, and approves the Minutes.  (#20020850-County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

(a)

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).  (#20020885-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve payment of delinquent tax overbid claim-Byrd.

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.

(#20020886-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve payment of delinquent tax overbid claim-Perez.

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.

(#20020887-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Chairman to sign Form 8038-T for payment of arbitrage liability, as required by the 1993 Regulations, to the U.S. Treasury for a total of $4,840.79.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To comply with 1993 Regulations as set forth by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Remits arbitrage for Lee County, Florida Capital Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 1997A and Capital Revenue Bonds, Series 1997B.  (#20020891-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

August 13, 2002

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

That the Board of County Commissioners request, by letter to the South Florida Water Management District, the initiation of a  “reservation” for the Caloosahatchee River and Estuary.   A copy of the letter shall also be sent to the Army Corps of Engineers.  Also give direction to County Administration to provide comment on all appropriate District/Everglades Restoration draft documents that are pertinent to achieving the water reservation.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To secure a water “reservation” from the South Florida Water Management District.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Directs County Administration to prepare a letter for the Chairman’s signature to request a water “reservation” from the South Florida Water Management District.  (#20020897-Smart Growth)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

APPROVE the extension of the vacant Zoning Master Concept Plan for DCI2002-00026, Daniels Falls CPD for a period not to exceed two (2) years from the date of extension.  This development is located along the north side of Daniels Parkway, west of Fiddlesticks Boulevard and east of Sophomore Lane, 8870 Daniels Parkway.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To allow for the extension of the duration of rights for the approved Commercial Planned Development zoning.

WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the original zoning approval of the Commercial Planned Development to be extended for a maximum period of two (2) years pursuant to Land Development Code 34-381.  (#20020779-Development Services)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Concur with the ranking of Consultants by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-02-20, CAUSEWAY RECONSTRUCTION & REPLACEMENT OF STRUCTURES B AND C, in the following order of ranking, and authorize contract negotiations to commence with the number one ranked firm: (1) URS Corporation; (2) WilsonMiller Inc.; and (3) HDR Engineering.

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:

Consultant will provide any and all engineering services to include roadways, structures, geotechnical activities, surveys, drainage, signing and pavement markings, utility relocation, landscaping, design surveys, right-of-way maps, maintenance of traffic, cost estimates, environmental permits, environmental mitigation plans, quantity computations booklets, and all necessary incidental items for the Causeway Reconstruction and Replacement of Structure B and C.  (#20020849-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Consider and adopt a resolution authorizing settlement of Court Administration’s collection of Mediation and other noted fees by waiving any county claim thereto and approve the return of the funds pro rata to the parties paying same.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Requested by Chief Judge and State Comptroller’s Office in order to avoid potential expensive and protracted litigation over funds collected by Court Administration.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places Lee County’s position on record and waives Lee County’s claim to any refund of certain Court Administration’s fees collected by Court Administration without specific statutory authority.  (#20020866-County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

     

 CONVENE AS BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Consent to assignment of a ground lease at Page Field from Gulfshore Maintenance, Inc. to A & C Aviation, Inc.  (Port Authority)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award PAB 02-14 RSW Midfield Terminal Complex-Foundation Package to PCL Construction Services, Inc., the lowest, most responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of $11,480,000.00.  Funds are available in account 418 300 4620 6530, RSW Bond AMT; and 418 400 4640 6540, RSW Bond Non-AMT. (Port Authority)

 RECONVENE AS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

                PUBLIC AGENDA

                                                                                                                       

 

 

5:00 PM

(#1)

Public Hearing

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Adopt a Resolution on Petition VAC2002-00019 to vacate 5 (five) 10' Public Utility and Drainage Easements located between the common lot line of lots 735 &, 736; 736 & 738; 739 & 741; 741 & 742; and 740 & 742; Block 7, Island VII, Cherry Estates as recorded in Plat Book 29, Pages 54 - 64, among the Public Records of Lee County, Florida, Section 35, Township 45, Range 22, and except replacement easements between common lot lines of lots 735-A & 737-A; 739-A & 741-A; 741-A & 740-A; and 736-A & 738-A.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To adjust lot lines for placement of mobile homes.  The vacation of the public utility& drainage easement will not alter or otherwise impact existing utilities or drainage, and is not necessary to accommodate future drainage or utility requirements.

WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Vacates the easement.  (#20020840-Development Services)

 

(#2)

Public Hearing

 

ACTION REQUESTED

Adopt a Resolution on Petition VAC2002-00013 to Vacate a 12' wide Public Utility and Drainage Easement centered on the following lot lines common to Lots 3 and 4, Block 43, Unit 11, Lehigh Acres, Florida, Plat Book 254, Page 65 of the Public Records of Lee County, Florida.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To develop residential building site.  The vacation of the Public Utility and Drainage Easement will not alter existing utilities or drainage and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future utility or drainage requirements.

WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Vacates the Public Utility and Drainage Easement.  (#20020820-Development Services)

 

(#3)

Public Hearing

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Adopt a Resolution on Petition VAC2002-00028 to Vacate a portion of a viewers road as recorded in CCMB 10, Page 563, Public Records of Lee County, Florida, located in the Shadow Wood Preserve Subdivision.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

As a condition of Zoning Resolution Z-00-015, prior to the first Certificate of Compliance this portion of the viewers road must be vacated and removed to reestablish water flows within Mullock Creek. The vacation of this right-of-way will not alter traffic conditions and the right-of-way is not necessary to accommodate any future traffic requirement.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Vacates the right-of-way.  (#20020801-Development Services)

 

(#4)

Public Hearing

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Adopt a Resolution on Petition VAC2002-00026 to Vacate a 12’ wide Drainage and Public Utility Easement centered on the common lot line between Lots 5 & 6, Block 5, Unit 1, a subdivision of Lehigh Acres, as recorded in Plat Book 26, Page 2, of the Public Records of Lee County, Florida.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To construct a Single Family Residence. The vacation of the Drainage and Public Utility Easement will not alter existing drainage or utilities and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future drainage or utility requirement.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Vacates the Drainage and Public Utility Easement.  (#20020788-Development Services)

 

(#5)

Public Hearing

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Adopt a Resolution on Petition VAC2002-00024 to Vacate the East 5-foot portion of a 25-foot wide Drainage Easement centered between Lots 131 & 132, River Forest Subdivision, Unit 4, as recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 100, of the Public Records of Lee County, Florida.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

It would eliminate the encroachment of a home that was built in 1974 on an existing Drainage Easement.  The vacation of this easement portion will also provide clear title for future re-sale of the property.  The vacation of this five foot portion of Drainage Easement will not alter existing drainage and is not necessary to accommodate any future drainage requirements.

WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Vacates a 5-foot wide portion of a 25-foot wide drainage easement.  (#20020835-Development Services)

 

(#6)

Public Hearing

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board adopt and certify by Resolution the Special Assessment Rolls for eighteen MSBUs for collection by the Lee County Tax Collector for Fiscal Year 2002-03, pursuant to the Uniform Method of Collection for Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments under Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Florida Statutes requires Board Certification of Special Assessments to be collected by the Tax Collector.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Complies with Florida Statute for Uniform Method of Collection for Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments.  (#20020689-MSTBU Services)

 

(#7)

Public Hearing

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Hold a Public Hearing for August 13, 2002, at 5:00 P.M. to consider an Ordinance amending the legal description of the Riverdale Shores Improvement District.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

It is a legal requirement for the Board to consider the amendment of an existing MSTU.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides public input regarding the amendment.  (#20020736-MSTBU Services)

 

(#8)

Public Hearing

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Conduct a Public Hearing and adopt a Resolution to create the Cottage Point Waterline MSBU.  Approve related Budget Amendment Resolution and Resolution of Intent to Reimburse.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Public Hearing is a legal requirement in the consideration of the creation of a Municipal Services Benefit Unit.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides an opportunity of public input.  Satisfies the legal requirements of the Florida Statutes and County Ordinance to proceed with the acquisition and construction of an MSBU project.  (#20020857-MSTBU Services)

 

(#9)

Public Hearing

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Hold first public hearing for repealing and replacing of Lee County Blasting Ordinance No. 99-07.  After hearing, direct ordinance to second public hearing on August 27, 2002 at 5:00 p.m.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Two public hearings are required under Florida Law.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows for discussion and public input on proposed amendments.  (#20020366-County Attorney)

 

(#10)

Public Hearing

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Conduct Public Hearing and adopt a Resolution approving Petition from Bonita Springs Utilities (BSU) to modify its franchise area and water and wastewater tariffs, within its franchise area of Lee County, Florida.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

As the franchising authority for this not-for-profit utility, Board approval is required for the approval of any rate or tariff modifications.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides required Board approval for BSU to modify its water and wastewater tariffs.  (#20020836-Utilities)

 

5:05 PM

Public Presentation of Matters by Citizens

 

 

Adjourn