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District #1 Bob Janes |
District #2 Douglas St. Cerny |
District #3 Ray
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District #4 Andrew W. Coy |
District #5 John E. Albion Vice-Chairman |
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Donald D. Stilwell, County Manager |
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James
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November 4, 2003
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1. |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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2. |
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve award of Formal Quotation Q-030774, for a
new Computerized Radiography System for the Medical Examiner’s office, to the
low quoter meeting all specifications requirements, Total X-Ray Solutions,
Inc., in the amount of $62,500.00. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval is required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides delivery of one (1) new Orex Onyx-Rad
Acquire QC Workstation for installation.
(#20031226-Construction and Design) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Concur with the ranking of Consultants by the
Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-03-17 EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES/UTILITIES WAREHOUSE, in the following order of ranking, and
authorize contract negotiations to commence with the number one ranked firm:
(1) Sheely Architects, Inc; and (2) Alliance Design Group, PA. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides a Consultant that will perform the
following professional services:
Design and construction administration for a 20,000 square foot metal
building system warehouse. Services
to include but not be limited to architectural, civil, structural,
mechanical, plumbing, electrical, surveying, and landscaping. (#20031238-Construction and Design) |
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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 Lee County Sports Complex, Hammond Stadium
Aluminum Railing Replacement to The Chris Tel Company, for the Guaranteed
Maximum Price (GMP) of $153,789.00 (includes the CM fee) . Also 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. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides the County with a Construction Manager
that will replace approximately 1,200 LF of steel railing with aluminum
railing and the Lee County Sports Complex, Hammond Stadium. (#20031251-Construction and Design) |
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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 Lee County Sports Complex, Hammond
Stadium Soffit and Fascia Panel Replacement to The Chris Tel Company, for the
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $127,861.00 (includes the CM fee). Also
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. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides the County with a Construction Manager
that will replace vinyl soffit and fascia panels at the Lee County Sports
Complex, Hammond Stadium.
(#20031274-Construction and Design) |
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
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4. |
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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5. |
HUMAN SERVICES |
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INDEPENDENT |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Accept easement grant from V.H.W. Inc. for the Joel Boulevard Sidewalk Project No.
6002. Authorize payment of recording
fees and Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to
complete transaction. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: The Board must accept all
Real Estate conveyances to Lee County. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: This will provide for the construction of a
sidewalk. (#20031205-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Accept easement grant from Temple Emanu-el for the Joel Boulevard Sidewalk Project No.
6002. Authorize payment of recording
fees and Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to
complete transaction. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: The Board must accept all Real
Estate conveyances to Lee County. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: This will provide for the construction of a
sidewalk. (#20031206-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of
Parcel 217, Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the
amount of $91,000.00; authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of
County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: The Board must accept all real estate conveyances
to Lee County. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: The Board avoids Eminent Domain. (#20031229-County Lands) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Summary Plan Documents from Aetna
Insurance. Remove Pre-certification
and Step Therapy from the pharmacy program effective 1/1/04. Approve the Flexible Spending Account plan
document. Adopt a time limit of
December 31. 2003 for all the old claims from Florida 1st to be
paid. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Benefits documents must be updated to reflect
current regulations and practices. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows us to update our current documents. Our Flexible Spending Account document
will reflect the latest IRS rulings. This will recognize that Florida 1st
will cease to pay claims on December 31, 2003. (#20031262-Human Resources) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve lease with PrivateSky Aviation Services
for 4,000 sq. ft. of hangar space and 750 sq. ft. of office space at their facility located at
Southwest Florida Regional Airport to be utilized by Lee County Emergency
Medical Services. Lease will be for 5
years. Lease cost will be $15.94 per
sq. ft. or $75,744 annually for the first two years with an increase of 7%
each for years 3, 4 and 5. There will
be no CAM cost but there will be a fee of 8% of the monthly rent cost for the
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) runway fee. Lease can be terminated by giving 6 months
advance written notice to the Lessor.
Also approve a one time cost of $37,000 for renovations in the office
area of the facility so that it will accommodate EMS personnel. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board must approve all lease agreements WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides Lee County EMS with hangar space for both
helicopters in a centrally located area of the County. Also provides office/living area for
personnel who work out of that station.
(#20031186-EMS) |
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ACTION REQUESTED
Approve an Interlocal Agreement between Lee County
and Matlacha-Pine Island Fire Control District. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Interlocal Agreements must be approved by the
Board of County Commissioners WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Creates a partnership with Matlacha-Pine Island
Fire Control District to provide staff to operate emergency public
shelter(s). (#20031219-Emergency
Management) |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Resolution requesting funding from the
West Coast Inland Navigation District’s (WCIND) Lee County Countywide
Navigation Improvement Fund (CNIF) for Lee County Parks and Recreation in the
amount of $78089.00 to construct the Caloosahatchee Regional Park shoreline
dock facility. Approve Budget Amendment Resolution for FY 03-04 in the amount
of $78,089.00 and amend FY04/08 CIP accordingly. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Additional funds are available from WCIND subject
to a resolution from the County and approval from WCIND. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Approves a request for funding to WCIND for the
Regional Park dock facility. (#20031222-Natural Resources) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Florida Department
of Environmental Protection (DEP)
agreement 99LE1 which stipulates the reimbursement criteria from the State
for work conducted on the Lee County Shore Protection Project. No additional funding is required. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: The current contract with the DEP has expired, and
current construction estimates are not consistent with the cost allocations
represented in the Agreement. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Defines responsibilities of each party in carrying
out the necessary tasks to complete the shore protection projects and
allocates the cost sharing distribution for the eligible project tasks.
Executing Amendment No. 2 reallocates State funds to represent current
construction cost estimates and extends the contract period to August 1, 2004
to allow for reimbursement of design, permitting and construction of the
Gasparilla Island Erosion Control project, the Estero Island (North and
South) Restoration project, and the Lovers Key Restoration project. Board
approval is required for all amendments to this agreement. (#20031266-Natural Resources) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Execute the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) agreement 03LE1,
which stipulates the reimbursement criteria from the State for work conducted
on the North Captiva Island Beach Restoration Project thru August 30, 2005. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Executing the agreement allows the County to be
reimbursed by the FDEP for work conducted on the North Captiva Island Beach
Restoration Feasibility Study, for 50% of eligible project cost up to
$100,000. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Defines responsibilities of each party in carrying
out the necessary tasks to complete the project and allocates the cost
sharing distribution for the eligible project tasks. The contract period
extends to August 30, 2005.
(#20031269-Natural Resources) |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Change Order No. 2 to Contract #1481, with
Agnoli, Barber & Brundage, Inc., for CN-00-03 Summerlin Road Six Laning
(University Drive to Boy Scout Drive), for a total not-to-exceed amount of
$442,828.00. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Includes plans revisions in response to public
comments to add sidewalk on both sides of the project, revise the signal
locations, extending the project limits approximately 500 feet north of the
Summerlin Road intersection, south to the intersection of Cypress Lake, and
east of Summerlin to provide for access.
Costs include all design engineering, topographic survey, geotechnical
along with plans development.
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UTILITIES |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve award of Quote #Q-030547, Services to
Repair, Replace or Supply Utility Plant Equipment, for the Utilities Division
to Regional Engineering and Services as the overall low quoter meeting all
specification requirements. The
initial term of this agreement is for two years. Request authority to renew
this quotation for three additional one-year periods if in the best interest
of the County, at the expiration of the original term. Estimated annual
expenditures $700,000. Funding will come from the individual departments
budget and they will be responsible for monitoring their own expenditures. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Purchases over $50,000 must be approved by the
Board. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows the Utilities Division to obtain Services
to Repair, Replace or Supply Utility Plant Equipment at a fair competitive
pricing. (#20031101-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve construction of a water main extension
serving Cottage Point. This is a Lee County MSTBU Services
contributed asset and the project is located on the northwest corner of
Summerlin and John Morris Roads. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service and fire
protection to the existing mobile home community. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides adequate potable water infrastructure to
this project that is currently on water wells. (#20031177-Utilities) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Award Professional Services Agreement for CN-02-09
REPLACEMENT SEWAGE EFFLUENT FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR FORT MYERS BEACH WWTP
SEWAGE EFFLUENT FILTRATION SYSTEM, to Boyle Engineering Corporation, for a
lump sum amount of $312,131.00. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: This project involves the Consultant providing
professional engineering services associated with the design, permitting, and
construction of a replacement filtration system. (#20031235-Utilities) |
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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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). (#20031267-Clerk of
Courts) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Request Board’s approval and Chairman’s
signature on federal and state tax returns for Three “S” Disposal,
Incorporated. There is no tax due. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To file federal and state tax returns. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: File Forms 1120 and F-1120A, federal and state
tax returns, for Three “S” Disposal, Incorporated for the year ended August
31, 2003. (#20031254-Clerk of Courts) |
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Discuss resolution requesting U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs consider Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center Facility
– when vacated – for a VA hospital. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approves resolutions. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Makes federal government aware of this area’s
desire and need for enhanced veterans health care services. (#20031272-Veterans Services) |
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CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Consider and approve a License and an Interlocal
Agreement for the transfer of the City of Palms Stadium and the training
complex to Lee County from the City of Ft. Myers. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval is required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Specifies the terms and conditions by which Lee
County will take deed to the City of Palms stadium and the training
complex. (#20031270-Construction and
Design) |
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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HUMAN SERVICES |
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INDEPENDENT |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Authorize expenditures of $148,581.30 to Metro
Aviation, Inc. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Expenditures over $50,000.00 must have Board
approval, according to Section 9.4.1 of the Lee County Purchasing and Payment
Procedures Manual. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides funding for the second payment required
under our contract with Metro Aviation for completing the interior of our new
EC145 helicopter. (#20031233-EMS) |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the
Third Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for Solid Waste Disposal with
the City of Ft. Myers. Authorize the
Solid Waste Department to begin charging the City’s requested surcharge on
City generated solid waste on October 1, 2003. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board approval required for Interlocal Agreement. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Amends the current agreement such that the County
may collect surcharges on City material and remit such surcharges to the
City. (#20031237-Solid Waste) |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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UTILITIES |
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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HEARING EXAMINER |
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PORT AUTHORITY |
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CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS |
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