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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 |
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Donald D. Stilwell, County Manager |
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James
G. Yaeger, County Attorney |
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October 15, 2002 |
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CONSENT
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October
15, 2002
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1. |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
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4. |
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Accept a Petition to Vacate four (4) Public
Utility Easements located in the Glen Abbey Subdivision at Fiddlesticks
Country Club. Adopt a Resolution
setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 p.m. on the 12th day of November
2002. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: The Developer has revised the Fiddlesticks Site
Plan to relocate proposed multi-family units, therefore, the Public Utility
Easements are no longer required. The vacation of these Public Utility
Easements will not alter existing conditions and the easements are not
necessary to accommodate any future requirements. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Setting the time and date of the Public
Hearing. (#20021059-Development
Services) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Accept a Petition to Vacate a 12-foot wide Public
Utility and Drainage Easement in Lehigh Acres. Adopt a Resolution setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 p.m. on
the 12th day of November 2002. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To develop a residential building site. The vacation of these Public Utility and
Drainage Easement will not alter existing utilities or drainage conditions
and the easements are not necessary to accommodate any future utility or
drainage requirements. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Setting the time and date of the Public
Hearing. (#20021095-Development
Services) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Accept a Petition VAC2002-00031 to Vacate a 3.5’ x
36’ portion of a 15-foot Drainage Easement located in the West Bay Club
Subdivision and adopt a Resolution setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 p.m. on
the 12th day of November 2002. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: In order to complete construction of a pool deck. The vacation of the portion of the
Drainage Easement is not necessary to accommodate any future drainage
requirement. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing. (#20021123-Development Services) |
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HUMAN SERVICES |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the 2002-2003 funding for state mandated
mental health services, substance abuse services, and initial medical exams
for allegedly abused children with the Ruth Cooper Center, Southwest Florida
Addiction Services, and Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. respectively, as adopted
at the final public hearing on September 19, 2002. Authorize the Chairman to sign the contracts once completed by
the agencies. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To legally execute FY2003 contracts with the Ruth
Cooper Center, Southwest Florida Addiction Services, and Children’s Advocacy
Center, Inc. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides county funding for state mandated mental
health services, substance abuse services, and medical exams for abused
children. (#20021109-Human Services) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve FY2003 contracts for the Partnering for
Results program as adopted at the final public hearing on September 19, 2002
and authorize the Chairman to sign the contracts once completed by the
community agencies. Approve FY2003
contract for United Way of Lee County in the amount of $30,000 for
Information and Referral Services and authorize the Chairman to sign the
contract once completed by the United Way of Lee County. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To legally execute Partnering for Results
contracts with the fifteen (15) human services agencies receiving a total of
$2,357,894 and the United Way of Lee County. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides County funding for social service
programs. (#20021110-Human Services) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve and execute a contract between the State
of Florida, Department of Health and the Lee County Board of County
Commissioners for services provided by the Lee County Public Health Unit from
October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003 WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To provide County funds in the amount of $1,318,174 for public health services,
retention of the County assessed portion of public health fees and other
revenues, and in-kind services. Funds
were approved during the Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Public Hearings. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides County funding and support to the Lee
County Public Health Unit.
(#20021111-Human Services) |
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INDEPENDENT |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the purchase of Strap Number
04-44-25-09-00001.0000 in East Fort Myers for the Shandler Hall Park
Improvements Project No. 1758, in the amount of $185,000, pursuant to the
terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of
Real Estate; authorize the Chairman on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners to sign the Purchase Agreement and Easement; authorize payment
of necessary fees and 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: Acquires property necessary for the expansion of
Shandler Park. (#20021084-County Lands) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Execute Florida Library Literacy grant agreement
for “Roads to English” in the amount of $24,978, approve budget amendment
resolution in the same amount, approve budget transfer for matching funds
[$8,989], establish a Library Associate grant position. The grant and the position will expire on
September 30, 2003. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Commission approval required to execute grant agreement and establish positions; budget amendments must be adopted by resolution WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Executes the grant agreement, accepts $24,978 as
unanticipated revenue, designates grant expenditures, moves funds from the
Library Service fund to the appropriate grant matching fund, and establishes
one Library Associate positions.
(#20021121-Library) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the automatic renewal of the Agreement for
Collection Services (Contract 1419) for the Division of Public Safety and
Utilities with Professional Adjustment Corporation of SW Florida Inc., for a
period until December 13, 2003. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: The Board is required to approve any extensions
over the original term of the contract. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Professional Adjustment Corporation of SW Florida
Inc., will continue providing collection services for the Division of Public
Safety and Utilities. (#20021091-EMS) |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
RESOURCES |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve authorizing agreement for Chairman to
execute attached Landscape Installation and Maintenance Agreement between Lee
County and Worthington of Renaissance, LLC on behalf of the BOCC. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: The Board must approve the agreement and authorize
the Chairman to sign it so that it may become fully executed. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides an agreement that establishes the
landscape installation and maintenance responsibilities in the median and
roadsides of Danport Boulevard between Daniels Parkway and Marketplace
Road. (#20021078-Transportation) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the Highway Lighting, Maintenance, and
Compensation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for
$28,875.00 for the Fiscal Year of 2002-2003.
Also, approve authorizing Resolution for the Chairman to execute this
Agreement and the Director of Lee County DOT, or his designee, to sign and
execute subsequent amendments and work orders to the Agreement. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Requires Board of County Commissioner approval for
agreements. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows County to receive compensation, in part,
for the maintenance of State Highway Street Lighting. (#20021082-Transportation) |
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UTILITIES
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve construction of water distribution and
gravity collection systems serving Sanibel Beach Place. This is a Developer
contributed asset project located on the south side of Summerlin Road
approximately ¼ mile east of McGregor Boulevard. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water and sanitary sewer
service to the proposed commercial development. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Complies with the Lee County Utilities line
extension policy and provides adequate utility infrastructure to support
development of this phase.
(#20020981-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve construction of a water distribution
serving Alico Commercial Center. This is a Developer contributed asset and
the project is located on the south side of Alico Road approximately 1-1/2
miles east of US 41. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service and fire
protection to the proposed 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.
(#20021083-Utilities) |
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Request Board approval and to execute the state
contract, between Lee County and the State of Florida Historical resources.
Approve budget resolution in the amount of $12,500.00, Historical
Preservation S3006, in account string 12070315500, with a cash county match
of $12,500.00, in account string 14070315500 for the match. This contract is
for the restoration plan for Boca Grande. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To formalize the acceptance of additional money to
develop a master plan for Boca Grande. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: To provide a master plan for Boca Grande, to
prepare for the future.
(#20021108-Parks and Recreation) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Authorize Chairman to approve and sign a grant
application to the Florida Department of Education for a 21st
Community Center Grant in the amount of $200,000.00 for after school programs
aimed at improving the learning and communication skills of at-risk
youth. The 21st grant will
give priority to programs that serve “D: schools. Parks and Recreation will serve J. Colin English which is in
this category. No match is required
for this grant. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To formally approve submission of grant
application WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows Board to be made aware of grant
application. (#20021112-Parks and Recreation) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve waiving of the formal process for
BW-03-01for approximately 100 officials for the Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic
and other events throughout the Fiscal Year 2002-2003, with an estimated
expenditure of $250,000.00. Also,
authorize the Director of Parks & Recreation on behalf of the Board to
execute each individual Contract with the Independent Contractors. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Pursuant to the Lee County Contract Manual,
approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, bid waivers with expenditures in
excess of $50,000.00 require Board approval. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides the Parks & Recreation Division with
officials for the various college baseball, softball games, and VCB
games. (#20021129-Parks and Recreation) |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Adopt resolution approving the issuance of Lee
County Industrial Development Authority Bonds on behalf of PaverModule, Inc.
in an amount not to exceed $4,500.000.00 for the primary purpose of financing
or refinancing all or part of the cost of certain capital improvement costs
incurred or to be incurred by PaverModule, Inc. in connection with its
acquisition, construction, equipping and expansion of a concrete paver
manufacturing facility. WHY ACTION IS
NECESSARY: Authorizes Industrial Development Authority to
issue industrial development bonds pursuant to Chapter 159, Florida Statutes. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides Board consideration of proposed
Industrial Development Authority Bonds as required by Internal Revenue Code
and Florida Statutes. Board approval will authorize and adopt approving bond
issuance resolution.
(#20021117-County Attorney) |
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HEARING EXAMINER |
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PORT AUTHORITY |
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CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS |
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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). (#20021127-Clerk of Courts) |
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ADMINISTRATIVE
AGENDA
October
15, 2002
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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2. |
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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3. |
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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HUMAN SERVICES |
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INDEPENDENT |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve award of Proposal # P-020559, Group Health
Program for Lee County, to Aetna Health Inc.-Aetna Life Insurance
Company. The initial contract period
would run for one year from 1/1/03 to 12/31/03. Also request authority to renew this contract for four
additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement of both parties. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To establish a formal agreement with a firm to
provide healthcare coverage for Lee County employees. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Establishes a competitive, fair market price for
employee healthcare coverage. Aetna’s
plan includes the majority of existing physicians on our current plan and
adds more physician groups. It also
includes all local hospitals. Cost
increases will be covered by savings from the reduction in FRS rates and
budgeted (3%) vs. actual (1.1%) CPI this year. Employee share of premiums will not increase this year. (#20021118-Human Resources) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Discuss & consider possible termination for
cause, the ATC Paratransit, Inc., contract for ADA services approved by the
Board under RFP No. 01-07. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Directed by Commissioner Judah at 10/01/02 BOCC
Meeting. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides additional information to the BOCC
relating to possible termination of the ADA Paratransit Contract with
ATC. (#20021126-Transit) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
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TRANSPORTATION |
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10. |
UTILITIES |
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11. |
PARKS AND RECREATION |
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12. |
COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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13. |
HEARING EXAMINER |
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14. |
PORT AUTHORITY |
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CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS |
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