District #1

Bob Janes

District #2

Douglas St. Cerny

District #3

Ray Judah

Chairman

District #4

Andrew W. Coy

District #5

John E. Albion

Vice-Chairman

Donald D. Stilwell,

County Manager

 

James G. Yaeger, County Attorney

 

 

April 29, 2003

Please fill out a “Request to Comment” card if you plan to address the Board and return it to the Clerk at the left of the podium prior to the start of the meeting.

All back up for this agenda is available in the Public Resources Office, 1st Floor, Administration Building

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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:

Major R. C. Fleeman

The Salvation Army

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

Presentations:

 

 

·   

Child Abuse Prevention Month Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Judah-#20030474)

 

 

·   

Fair Housing Month Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Albion-#20030476)

 

 

·   

Award of Valor Presentation

 

 

(Commissioner Judah-#20030475)

 

 

 

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


CONSENT AGENDA

April 29, 2003

 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve waiving the formal process for BW-03-05 Courts and Corrections Planning Consultant and enter into a Service Provider Agreement with the existing Consultant, David M Bennett, for the Office County Manager for a total annual sum of $55,200.00/per year, with a contract period of two (2) years (May 1, 2003 through April 30, 2005) with an option of renewal for one (1) additional 12-month period.  Also approve transfer from General Fund Reserve for Contingencies to allow County Administration to monitor the contract.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

In accordance with the Lee County Contract Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, Bid Waivers and expenditures over $50,000.00 require Board approval.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Retains the same Consultant to complete and provide to the County a study of County’s jail system, which study contains recommendations regarding methods of dealing with jail overcrowding issues, and to assess the operation of the courts and provide recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Court.  (#20030481-County Manager)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve budget amendments to allocate excess fund balance and grant and operational carryovers as determined by the completion of the financial audit.  Also approve transfers to and from reserves, authorize interfund transfers, and amend the 03-07 Capital Improvement Program.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To adjust budgeted fund balance to reflect actual balances.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides funds for unfinished contracts, equipment, and operational expenditures.  (#20030353-Budget Services)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize one (1) new full-time Administrative Specialist position for Public Works Administration, Contracts Management.  Approve transfer of funds from reserves in the amount of $20,520.00 for salaries, benefits and equipment for the remainder of current 2002/2003 fiscal year.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required for unbudgeted new positions.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Contracts Management with the necessary personnel resources to effectively maintain the current level of service.  (#20030445-Contracts)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Change Order No. 1 to increase the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), under Lee County Contract No. 1781, for the project known as Development Services Inspector/Licensing Building, with Bundschu Kraft Inc., for an amount not-to-exceed $476,210.00.  Also approve budget transfer of $821,593.00 from the Capital Improvement Fund Reserves and $57,450 from the MSBU Building Reserves for the Development Services Inspector Building and amend FY 02/03 – 06/07 CIP accordingly.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to the Lee County Contract Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, Change Orders over $50,000.00 require Board approval.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Will allow for the Construction Manager to do the build out of the third floor to accommodate and move the Purchasing Division, Internal Audit, Sport Authority, and Clerk of Court Human Resources into the Development Services Inspector/Licensing Building.  (#20030470-Construction and Design)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition VAC2002-00033 to Vacate a Public Utility and Drainage Easement and adopt a Resolution setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 p.m. on the 27th day of May 2003.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To address an existing building addition encroachment into the easement.  The vacation of the easement will not alter existing utilities or drainage and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future utility or drainage requirements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing.  (#20030387-Development Services)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition VAC2003-00003 to Vacate a ten foot drainage easements lying along the common lot line between Lots 8 and 9, less and except the west 6 feet thereof, Fort Myers Shores, Unit 4, a Subdivision in Sections 19 and 30, Township 43 S, Range 26 E, recorded in Plat Book 11, page 28, Public Records of Lee County, Florida, and adopt a Resolution setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 p.m. on the 27th day of May 2003.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

As a result of a building permit being issued to build the house in 1978, and a permit to expand the structure in 1996, the easement was not detected and building took place over an existing easement.  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:

Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing.  (S19 & 30-T43S-R26E)  (#5)  (#20030404-Development Services)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a petition VAC2003-00015 to vacate four twelve-foot Public Utility Easements centered on the common lot lines between lots 8 & 9, 10 & 11, 11 & 12, and 8 & 11, Block 41, Unit 7, Lehigh Acres and adopt a Resolution setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 p.m. on the 27th day of May 2003.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To construct a Swimming Pool accessory to an existing single-family home.  The vacation of the public utility will not alter existing utilities and the easements are not necessary to accommodate any future utility requirement.

WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing.  (S25-T45S-R27E)  (#5)  (#20030450-Development Services)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Execute amendments to Contracts C-2021, C-2374 and C-2387 as follows: Contact C-2021 between Community Housing Resources (CHR) and Lee County – Extension of the contract deadline from December 31, 2003 to December 31, 2004.  Contract C-2374 between Southwest Florida Addiction Services (SWFAS) and Lee County – Reduction of the contract deadline from December 31, 2004 to June 30, 2004.  Contract C- 2387 between Habitat for Humanity and Lee County – Reduction of the contract deadline from December 31, 2004 to June 30, 2004.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Due to traffic limitations on the Sanibel causeway and their impacts on construction timeframes and budgets, CHR is requesting an extension of its completion time.  Because SHIP funds have mandated expenditure deadlines, this extension can only be granted by a reduction of other projects’ completion time.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Ensures a timely completion of these projects.  (#20030463-Planning)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Execute a grant award agreement between Habitat for Humanity and Lee County for $47,855 in SHIP funds to be expended by June 30, 2003 for the construction of two new single-family homes for low-income persons.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Habitat for Humanity received $146,782 in SHIP funds for the rehabilitation of six homes.  However, the project was completed utilizing only $98,927.  Habitat is requesting the balance of $47,855 for the construction of two new homes.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Ensures the timely expenditure of funds and completion of projects.  (#20030466-Planning)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of  $23,300.00, for Parcel 144, Palmetto Extension, Project No. 4073, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement; authorize Chairman on behalf of the BOCC to execute Purchase Agreement if offer is accepted by Seller; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction and payment of all recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally authorize the making of a binding offer to a property owner pursuant to F.S. §'73.015 prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner as required by F.S. §73.015, as amended.  (#20030288-County Lands)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $12,300.00, for Parcel 143, Palmetto Extension, Project No. 4073, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement; authorize Chairman on behalf of the BOCC to execute Purchase Agreement if offer is accepted by Seller; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction and payment of all recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally authorize the making of a binding offer to a property owner pursuant to F.S. §'73.015 prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner as required by F.S. §73.015, as amended.  (#20030428-County Lands)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the sale of a Perpetual Public Utility Easement to Gulf Environmental Services, Inc. for $6,040.  The easement will be located near the easterly boundary of the proposed Estero Community Park.  The easement will provide a sewer line connection to a residential project owned by Design Builders of S.W. Florida, Inc., who are paying for the easement; $4,800 for land area and $1,240 for County Lands staff time.  Authorize the Chairman on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners to sign the easement and authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete the transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To give Gulf Environmental Services the right to service and maintain a sewer line upon County owned Land and to provide wastewater service to property owned by Design Buildings of S.W. Florida, Inc.  All real estate conveyances must be authorized by the Board of County Commissioners.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Gulf Environmental Services will be able to service and maintain a sewer line across County owned property and provide wastewater service to a small residential development to the east of the proposed Estero Community Park.  (#20030432-County Lands)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the acquisition of Parcel 229, for the Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount of $70,000, pursuant to the terms and conditions 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; 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.  (#20030437-County Lands)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approval of a Joint Participation Agreement and Authorizing Resolution with the Florida Dept. of Transportation for the FY03 Transit Block Grant Program funds.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To obtain FY03 Transit operating assistance through the State Block Grant Program this agreement must be formally entered into by Lee County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This will enable LeeTran to receive $ 1,192,123 in operating assistance from the FDOT for FY03. This is applied to the eligible administration, management and operating expenses incurred while providing public transit service in Lee County.  (#20030467-Transit)

 

 

(f)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve budget transfers and amendments related to MSTBU funds 102, 104 and debt funds 23668 and 265.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board is required to approve Budget Amendments.

WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows staff to transfer funds appropriately paying off bond debt and closing out funds that are no longer required.  (#20030469-MSTBU Services)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization (STA) No. 30 to Johnson Engineering Inc. for CN-97-01 MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN AND/OR INSPECTION SERVICES (Contract No. 105) for Alico Road Improvements in the amount of $857,217.12 for a total to date for Alico Road of $1,518,995.90.

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 Supplemental Task Authorizations in excess of $50,000.00 to Professional Services Agreements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Will enable the Consultant to provide professional services for construction, engineering, inspection and contract administration for the Alico Road Improvements.  (#20030355-Transportation)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve expenditure of $32,344 in support of the Lee County MPO for FY 03-04, per Interlocal Agreement.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Required by Supplemental Interlocal Agreement to the Interlocal Agreement reorganizing the Lee County MPO.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County’s share of local government financial support to the MPO.  (#20030457-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of water and gravity main extension serving Legends, Tract ‘O’. 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.  (#20030427-Utilities)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Chairman, on behalf of the BOCC, to execute a “Memorandum of Lease”, a W-9 Form, a “Letter of Authorization” required by County Zoning, and a “Tower Lease with Option” by and between Lee County (Landlord), and Omnipoint Holdings, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (Tenant), to allow T-Mobile USA, Inc. of Bellevue, Washington use of the Tice Water Tower (also known as the Menocal Avenue Tower).  Approve budget amendment resolution in the amount of $12,000 for remaining portion of FY03.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

This lease conveys only the right to use the property pursuant to the terms of the lease and does not convey any rights in the real property itself.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows T-Mobile USA, Inc. to place antennas and related equipment near and upon the water tower to provide personal telephonic communication opportunities to local consumers.  (#20030438-Utilities)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of a water main extension serving Storgard, Phase 3.  This is a Developer contributed asset project located on the west side of Safety Street, approximately 270’ south of Summerlin Road.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service, and fire protection to the proposed commercial/warehouse facility.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Complies with the Lee County Utilities Line Extension Policy and provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property.  (#20030444-Utilities)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, and recording of one utility easement as a donation of a gravity main extension serving the Greater Pine Island Elks Lodge #2781.  This is a Developer contributed asset project located at the intersection of Pine Island Road and Park Lane.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide sanitary sewer service to the existing social club.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Complies with the Lee County Utilities Line Extension Policy and provides adequate utility infrastructure to allow the Lodge to abate their existing septic system.  (#20030446-Utilities)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation for one fire hydrant serving ACI Office Warehouse.  This is a Developer contributed asset project located on along Treeline Avenue, approximately 1400’ south of Daniels Parkway.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide fire protection to the recently expanded commercial building.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the fire hydrant into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20030448-Utilities)

 

 

(f)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Chairman, on behalf of the BOCC to execute a “Termination of Exclusive and Perpetual Water Pipeline Easement Grant” as recorded in OR Book 2333, Page 3336; and, a “Partial Release of Exclusive and Perpetual Water Pipeline Easement Grant”, as recorded in OR Book 3024, Page 2880; and approve recording of same, for a project known as Suncoast Furniture, Inc.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To allow the owner to obtain a clear title and certificate of occupancy for the recently expanded building.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Releases the easement recorded on OR Book 2333, Page 3336 and a portion of the easement recorded in OR Book 3024, Page 2880, in the Public Records of Lee County, Florida.  (#20030439-Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the chairman to sign contract amendment #1 to contract  # SL893 between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Lee County for upland exotic plant control services on County preserves and parks.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To continue the contractual process to allow exotic plant control projects funded by DEP to be completed on a task assignment basis, rather than go though a new contract for every project.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The contract amendment #1 changes some of the items for which we are paid.  (#20030435-Parks and Recreation)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the chairman to sign Task Assignment #SW-027 on contract # SL893 between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Lee County for upland exotic plant control at San Carlos Bay -Bunche Beach Preserve.  Additionally, authorize departmental staff to execute subsequent task assignments as issued by DEP.  Approve Budget Amendment in the amount of $44,990 and amend the FY 02/03 – FY 05/06 CIP accordingly.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To allow exotic control work to be done at San Carlos Bay - Bunche Beach Preserve.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The contract set up the mechanism for Lee County to receive funding on a reimbursement basis for exotic plant control performed through this contract on a task assignment basis.  (#20030436-Parks and Recreation)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Concur with the ranking of Consultants by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-03-05, SCHANDLER HALL COMMUNITY PARK PHASE 2, in the following order of ranking, and authorize contract negotiations to commence with the number one ranked firm: (1) David M. Jones Jr. and Associates, Inc.; (2) Wilson Miller Inc.; and (3) Dyer, Riddle, Mills, and Precourt, Inc.

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 schematic design for facility structures and site features to include: Architectural features consistent with existing park structures, court layout, parking and drainage, signage, site geometry, prepare schematic plan and elevation drawings for the Schandler Hall Community Park.  (#20030454-Parks and Recreation)

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve and execute the Interlocal Agreement between Lee County and the Upper Captiva Fire & Rescue District with respect to collection, disbursement and expenditure of fire impact fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Interlocal Agreement sets forth the rights and obligations between the Fire District and Lee County with respect to fire impact fees.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Lee County to collect fire impact fees for development within the Upper Captiva Fire & Rescue District boundaries.  (#20030468-County Attorney)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Consider, approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution authorizing the Lee County Health Department to increase the Onsite Wastewater Systems and Disposal System permit and inspection fees from $200 to $340 as authorized by Chapter 154, F.S. (2002).

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Requires BOCC approval pursuant to Chapter 154, Florida Statutes.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Lee County Health Department to hire additional staff to improve the level of service by reducing the application processing time from 6 weeks to 2 weeks.  (#20030472-County Attorney)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize staff to advertise for the Board to conduct a public hearing at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2003, pursuant to Section 125.3401, F.S., to consider the adoption of a Resolution of Authorization for the County’s proposed purchase of the Gateway Services Community Development District’s (“GSD”) wastewater facilities and associated lands located within the Gateway Development, Lee County, Florida.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board of County Commissioners’ approvals are required for the County’s purchase of a portion of a unit of another local government’s wastewater utility system, pursuant to General Law.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the appropriate forum for the necessary, required approvals and authorizations for the County to continue with the process for the closing on the purchase of the wastewater treatment infrastructure and associated lands owned by GSD within the Gateway Development.  (#20030483-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).  (#20030461-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Present for information purposes.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide interim reporting on selected funds and revenues of the Lee County Board of County Commissioners.  Also included, in compliance with Florida Statute 218.415, Local Government Investment Policies is the stated and fair market value of the investments managed by the Clerk’s Office.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The purpose of this report is to convey to you the financial status of selected significant funds of the Lee County Board of County Commissioners and the status of specific revenues as of the stated dates and the market value of the investments managed by the Clerk’s Office on behalf of the Board.  (#20030462-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Present Port Authority’s financial statements for fiscal year 2002.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide information to the Board of County Commissioners.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides public notice of the availability of the audited financial statements to the citizens of Lee County.  (#20030479-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Expenditures in the amount of $343,438 by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Revenues for these expenditures were from various fees, services, etc. (see below) that were collected by the Sheriff’s Office during the period of 10/01/02 through 04/03/03.  

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is needed to expend funds collected.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Enable Sheriff’s Office to offset expenditures.  (#20030459-Sheriff)

 



ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

April 29, 2003

 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Initiate a Board of County Commission sponsored Special Exception in the Port and AG-2 Zoning Districts to allow Essential Services Facilities - Group II for the property on Pine Island known as the Fisherman’s Cooperative, 6001 Maria Drive, Pine Island,(STRAP # 33-44-22-00-00005.0000 and 32-44-22--00-00006.0000) and authorize the Division of Planning to act as the County’s agent for the request with approval from the property owners.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The current zoning, Port and AG-2, requires a Special Exception in order to authorize this area for the transfer of solid waste through the property.

WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Special Exception will legitimize the property for the transfer of solid waste, allowing solid waste, as defined by law, from the outer islands to pass through the site on its way to the Lee County Solid Waste Management System.  (#20030050-Planning)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS