District #1

Bob Janes

District #2

Douglas St. Cerny

Vice Chairman

District #3

Ray Judah

 

District #4

Andrew W. Coy

District #5

John E. Albion

Chairman

Donald D. Stilwell,

County Manager

 

James G. Yaeger, County Attorney

 

 

December 16, 2003

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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:

Rabbi Sendrow

Temple Judea Conservative

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recap

 

 

 

 

 

Presentations:

 

 

·   

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Coy-#20031444)

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

10:00 AM

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Adopt an emergency ordinance establishing a 180 day moratorium on development blasting within the unincorporated areas of Lee County.  (#20031443-County Attorney)

 

 

 

 

 

Walk-ons and Carry-overs

 

 

 

 

 

Commissioners' Items/Committee Appointments

 

 

 

 

 

County Manager Items

 

 

 

 

 

County Attorney Items

 

 

 

 

 

Adjourn

 

CONSENT AGENDA

December 16, 2003

 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:       

Approve and authorize Chairman to execute the attached interlocal agreements between the Lee County and the City of Cape Coral.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: 

The Board of County Commissioner must approve all agreements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:           

Provides a mechanism for reimbursement of Tourist Development Council approved projects utilizing the TDC beach and shoreline funds. (#20031400-Visitor & Conv. Bureau)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:       

Approve and authorize Chairman to execute the attached interlocal agreement between Lee County and the Town of Fort Myers Beach in the amount of  $135,000.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: 

The Board of County Commissioner must approve all interlocal agreements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:           

Provides a mechanism to reimburse the Town of Fort Myers Beach for the maintenance of beach accesses with Tourist Development Council beach and shoreline funds.

(#20031402-Visitor & Conv. Bureau)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve resolution for Project Number LC 03-11-01 as a qualified applicant for the State Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund Program (QTI) as recommended by the Lee County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) on November 19, 2003.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

State Law requires County to demonstrate support for the application before approved by the state.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides a 20% local match not-to-exceed $52,000 over four years.  (#20031440-Economic Development)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board execute Agreement between the Lee County Board of County Commissioners and Bishop Verot High School in the amount of  $14,840.00 and the School Board of Lee County in the amount of  $68,315.00.  Authorize release of these funds collected through Lee County Ordinance #02-28 Dori Slosberg Drivers Safety Education Act.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: 

Per County Attorney, Board approval of each “project” and execution of the Agreement is required.

      WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Authorizes the disbursement of funds to Bishop Verot High School for the purchase of (1) S2300 Interactive Driving Simulator System to enhance the Driver Education Program at the School.

School Board of Lee County for the purchase of (3) 2004 Ford Taurus automobiles, (18) “Drunk Buster” Impairment Simulation Goggles, (9) Auto Safety Kits and Instructional Material to enhance the Drivers Education Program within the Lee County School System. (#20031418-Budget Services) 

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Amend Administrative Code 3-21 Travel Authorization and Reimbursable Expenses and authorize a resolution effective January 1, 2004 to reimburse Lee County employees traveling on Lee County business in accordance with the current domestic rates published in the most current edition of the Runnzheimer Travel Guide.  Also authorize employees to be reimbursed for personal vehicle use as set forth by the U.S. General Service Administration’s Standard Mileage Rate of $.36/mile.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To update County policy and foster consistency as the Lee County Port Authority, Visitor Convention Bureau and Economic Development currently use this policy.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Updates current County travel reimbursement policy to better reflect true travel costs incurred by employees by using the Runnzheimer Travel Guide and the updated US General Services Administration Standard Mileage Rate. (#20031461-County Administration)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve award of Quotation Q-030769 for janitorial service at the Lee County Government Building in Cape Coral, for the Department of Construction and Design (Facilities Management), to the low quoter meeting all specification requirements, Prather Enterprises, Inc. at a cost of $57,475 per year X 3 years, for a total award amount of $172,425.00. The term of the contract is for three years with annual increases based on the Consumer Price Index. Additionally approve other miscellaneous charges as given on the tabulation sheet (attachment # 1). Also request authority to renew this contract for the additional two-year renewal period, upon mutual agreement of both parties. Request authority to award to second lowest quoter if awarded vendor fails to meet its required obligations.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

All purchases that annually exceed $50,000 require board approval.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Competitive process will save over the awarded contract period $27,409.28.  (#20031428-Construction and Design)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Change Order No.8 and 9 to Barany Schmitt Summers Weaver & Partners Inc. for CN-01-03 Justice Center Expansion, Contract No. 1785, for the Phase I Remodeling of Sun Trust (Change Order 8) in the amount of 288,700.00 and Justice Center Remodeling (Phase II) (Change Order 9) in the amount of $627,600.00. 

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Consultant will provide, under Change Order No. 8 Remodeling of Sun Trust 6th, 8th, and 9th floors and under Change Order No. 9 Justice Center Phase II, 3rd floor Pods A and D Remodeling. (#20031460-Construction & Design)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award the Construction Management Agreement under RFQ-01-04 COUNTY-WIDE CONTINUING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT’ for the project known as Alva Community Center, to Gary Wilkes Inc., for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $566,158.00 (includes the CM fee of $41,253.00).  At this time it is being requested that the Board approve waiving of the formal process (if needed) and authorize the use of the Direct material Purchase Orders 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.  Also approve Budget Transfer of $65,111.00 from the Remodeling Project and $31,000.00 from the Parks Automation Project to the ADA Compliance project and amend FY 03/04-07/08 CIP accordingly.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the County with a Construction Manager for a total renovation and additional parking at the Alva Community Center. (#20031426-Construction & Design)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Adopt a Resolution that consents to the actions taken by the Housing Finance Authority of Lee County, Florida pertaining to the issuance of Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds Series 2004.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Ratification of such action is required under Florida Statutes Chapter 159.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Housing Finance Authority of Lee County, Florida to issue its Mortgage Revenue Bonds for multi-family financing and to provide affordable housing opportunities for low, moderate and middle income families in Sarasota County, Florida.

(#20031431-Planning)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Adoption of Resolution which consents to the actions taken by the Housing Finance Authority of Lee County, Florida pertaining to the issuance of Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds Series 2004.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: 

Ratification of such action is required under Florida Statutes Chapter 159.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Action will allow the Housing Finance Authority of Lee County, Florida to issue its Mortgage Revenue Bonds for single family financing home ownership in participation with various other counties in Florida and to provide affordable housing opportunities for low, moderate and middle income families in Lee County and other Florida Counties. (#20031449-Community Development)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of Parcel 243, Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount of $59,000.00; 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.  (#20031414-County Lands)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Interlocal Agreement between the Lee County Mosquito Control District (LCMCD) and Lee County for the Lee County Gun Range Site.  Execute Lease Agreement between LCMCD and Lee County for the land necessary to construct the firearms training facility.  Approve First Amendment to existing Lease Agreements between Lee County and LCMCD for Sanibel Island and Gasparilla Island Helipads.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval of Interlocal Agreement and Lease is required before construction can commence on the firearms training facility.  Amending the existing helipad leases will allow them to run concurrent with the firearms training facility lease terms.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides site for construction of the firearms training facility, and amends term limits of existing helipad leases.  (#20031430-County Lands)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of Parcel 322, Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount of $70,200; 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.  (#20031423-County Lands)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Enter into Lease Agreement at $1.00 per year for an EMS Station site on Treeline Avenue, approximately 1/4 mile north of Daniels Parkway.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: 

Board must authorize and execute lease agreement.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides opportunity for County to have an EMS Station along north Treeline Avenue for nominal consideration. (#20031446-County Lands)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve a resolution for the conveyance of a portion of the Deep Lagoon Preserve, to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund of the State of Florida (TIIF); authorize the Chairman to execute the attached Resolution and County Deed; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To assist the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in meeting the requirements of a grant awarded to them by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to acquire and restore 744.4 acres within the Estero Bay State Buffer and Aquatic Preserve.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Approval of the requested motion provides for the donation of 34.4 " acres of County owned land to TIIF, and provides a partnership with DEP for the protection of Estero Bay State Buffer and Aquatic Preserve. Conveyance will be conducted in compliance with F.S. 125.38.  (#20031427-County Lands)

 

 

(f)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of Parcel 207, Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount of $89,500.00; 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.  (#20031433-County Lands)

 

 

(g)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the 2004-2008 Lee County Transit Development Plan

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

A Transit Development Plan is required by the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for continued funding assistance for the operation of mass transit in Lee County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Satisfies the FDOT planning requirement, and provides a moderate growth plan for Lee Tran which is consistent with the Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) 2020 Transportation Plan.  (#20031438-Transit)

 

 

(h)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the Florida Communities Trust Grant Award Agreement and Grant Award Calculation for a grant award in the amount of $3,190,012 for the Conservation 20/20 San Carlos Bay-Bunche Beach Preserve.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: 

Approval of the Grant Award Agreement and Grant Award Calculation are required to receive the reimbursement grant.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Reimburses Conservation 20/20 program funds for fifty percent of eligible acquisition costs of the San Carlos Bay-Bunche Beach Preserve. (#20031448-County Lands)

 

 

(i)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Budget Amendment Resolutions and Transfers in Commercial Paper Fund 352.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board of County Commissioners must approve Budget Amendments and Transfers.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows staff to continue funding MSBU Capital projects. (#20031466-MSTBU Services)

 

7. PUBLIC SAFETY

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve budget resolution in the amount of  $299,414.00 for the Continuity of Operations (COOP) Development and Terrorism Annex Plan Update project.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Lee County to be reimbursed for expenses incurred by eight Southwest Florida counties partnering to complete Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Terrorism Annex Plans in compliance with state and federal guidelines.  (#20031416-Emergency Management)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the Support By the Hour (SBH) Agreement between Turbomeca USA Inc. and Lee County Board of County Commissioners to provide maintenance and parts for the new helicopter’s engines.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required for all agreements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides engine parts and maintenance for the new EMS helicopter at a fixed price. (#20031324-Public Safety)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED: 

Approve lease with Gulf Care, Inc. d/b/a Gulf Coast Village for two units in a multi-family housing facility located at 152 and 154 S.E. 13th Street in Cape Coral, Florida to be utilized by Lee County Emergency Medical Services.  Lease cost will be $1,300 per month or $15,600 per year with no CAM.  Lease will be for 1 year with the option to renew for an additional 1 year period.  Lease cost will increase 5% upon the renewal.  Lease can be terminated by giving 3 months advance written notice to the Lessor.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: 

Board must approve all lease agreements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Emergency Medical Services crews to remain in the same proximity of Cape Coral Fire Station #4, where they are now housed, while a new fire station is being built.  EMS crews will then relocate to the new fire station when it is finished (approximately 2 years).  Having a temporary location close to the fire station is needed to meet with EMS’ response time reliability criteria. (#20031452-Public Safety)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Amendment No. 2 to the amended Interlocal Agreement (Lee Contract # 356) with Charlotte County for Solid Waste Collection and Disposal for Gasparilla Island providing for an extension of the term.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

BOCC approval is necessary to extend the term of this Interlocal Agreement.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This amendment extends the term of the Interlocal Agreement for approximately five years.  (#20031429-Solid Waste)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED: 

Approve the award of Project # EX040123, the purchase of 1 John Deere 710G backhoe loader for the Solid Waste Division, from Nortrax Equipment Co., at the prices given in Florida State Contract #760-001-03-1.  Contract cost is $88,630.80 – plus non-contract items in the amount of $15,150 – for a total cost of $103,780.80.  Approval is also requested to expend a not-to-exceed amount of $15,000 to purchase available warranty packages should Solid Waste determine this is in the County’s best interest to do so.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: 

Purchases over $50,000 must be approved by the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:  This backhoe loader will be used for the loading and handling of waste products at Solid Waste’s landfill and transfer station facilities. (#20031450-Solid Waste)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Budget Amendment Resolution in the amount of $202,279 to fund 16 FY03/04 WCIND projects totaling $1,102,279. Execute subgrant agreements with local governments, non-profit organizations, and various Lee County Law Enforcement agencies to implement 13 FY03/04 WCIND projects totaling $422,279 via 17 individual subgrants.  Amend the FY03/04-07/08 CIP accordingly.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Subgrants must be approved by the Board as specified during WCIND application process.  Account string creation necessary for project creation.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Formalizes duties and responsibilities of Lee County and subgrantees in implementing WCIND funded projects.  Establishes CIP projects and account strings.  Authorizes Commission Chairman to sign all agreements pertaining to the 03-04 WCIND Waterway Development Program.  (#20031361-Natural Resources)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize Staff to schedule, advertise and conduct a public hearing on Tuesday January 13, 2004, at 5:00 pm, in Chambers, to adopt and certify by resolution, an Amendment to the Residential and Commercial Solid Waste Annual Special Assessment Rolls for fiscal year 2003/2004.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To add certain residential, multi-family, and commercial properties to the Assessment Roll that were not included in the original Roll certified by the BOCC on September 9, 2003.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Complies with Lee County Ordinances 00-20 and 96-09, both as amended, Florida Administrative Code and County Administrative Code, Policies and Procedures which provide for the collection of the Solid Waste Special Assessments for Fiscal Year 2003/2004 and supplements the original Roll with properties that were not included in the Roll previously certified.  (#20031434-Solid Waste)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Project # IT040118 to waive the formal quoting process – and accept three (3) quotes obtained on an informal basis – to allow Lee County Solid Waste to purchase 1 roll-off truck with hoist.  The vehicle will be purchased from Wallace International Trucks, Inc. and Allied Equipment at the competitively quoted best total price of $92,385.  A waiver has been requested due to the urgent need for an additional roll-off truck in order to service the increased number of commercial recycling accounts.  Savings to taxpayers:  $3,490.25.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Purchases over $50,000 must be approved by the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Solid Waste to have more efficiency and flexibility in servicing an increasing number of commercial recycling customers and business recycling drop-off boxes.  (#20031441-Solid Waste)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

BOCC approve the Landscape Installation and Maintenance Agreement between Lee County and Riva Del Lago Development, Inc.  Authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must approve the agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign it in order for the document to become fully executed.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides an agreement that establishes the landscape installation, maintenance, and removal responsibilities for a proposed landscaping project.  (#20031417-Transportation)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the Roadway Lighting System Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for roadway lighting on SR 739, Business US 41, from US 41, at Alico Road, to north of CR 865, Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Parkway.  Also, approve the resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute this Agreement.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Requires Board of County Commissioner approval for agreements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

By agreeing to maintain the roadway lighting, Florida Department of Transportation will proceed to install the roadway lighting along SR 739, from US 41 to north of CR 865, Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Parkway. (#20031127-Transportation)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization No.1 to Contract #2483, to Barraco and Associates Inc., under CN-03-07 Miscellaneous Professional Services-Williams Road Sidewalk (Three Oaks Pkwy to Halfway Creek) in the amount of $86,920.00

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Will provide a consultant already on contract for the design of the Williams Road Sidewalk. (#20031462-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Chairman, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, to sign Amendment No. 2 authorizing a one-year extension of Agreement No. C-12123, an Alternative Water Supply Grant Funding Agreement between Lee County and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), for the Waterway Estates Wastewater Treatment Plant Storage Pond and Pumping Facility Project.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Execution of the Amendment to the Agreement requires a signature by the Board Chairman.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Lee County to work cooperatively with the SFWMD to complete the project that will enhance the future water resource capabilities of Lee County Utilities system. (#20031421-Utilities)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the utilization of piggybacking from the City of Lake Worth RFP No. 00/01-495, for Maintenance of Water Storage Tanks, with Utility Service Co., Inc., for the Tice and North Fort Myers Tanks, for the amounts indicated in the agreement for a contract period through year 2009.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

By allowing the Department to piggyback onto the City of Lake Worth contract it will allow Lee County Utilities to have a contractor to perform maintenance on the Tice and North Fort Myers Water Storage Tanks. (#20031459-Utilities)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Addendum to the Construction Manager Agreement, (Contract #2426), RFQ-02-07 Green Meadows Water Plant/Corkscrew Water Plant Interconnection with Storage Tank Facility and Corkscrew Water Treatment Plant Expansion & Improvements, for the Division of Utilities, to Earth Tech A Tyco International LTD. Company, to include the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the amount of $8,762,035.00 (includes the 5% CM fee) for the Corkscrew Water Treatment Plant Expansion and Improvements (Airport Haul Reservoir).  Also request Board approve waiving of any formal process (if needed) and authorize the use of the Direct Material Purchase Orders 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.  Also approve Budget Transfer from Water Connection Fee Revenues in the amount of $1,530,000.00 and amend FY 03/04-07/08 CIP.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Authorizes Earth Tech Inc. to begin site work, tank construction, fencing, landscaping, paving, general mechanical & concrete, painting, buildings and electrical and instrumentation for the Airport Haul Reservoir. (#20031458-Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

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).  (#20031432-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

December 16, 2003

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve a settlement of $100,000.00 in the case of Brianna Linnon, a minor v. Lee County.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To consider a settlement demand that has been made.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Resolves case prior to litigation limiting the County’s exposure. (#20031447-Budget Services/Risk Management)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to sign a resolution for the authorization, execution and delivery of a Bond Purchase Agreement that meets certain specific criteria in connection with the Transportation Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2004B.  Authorize other approvals as necessary contained in this resolution.  Formally notify underwriters that a successful sale of the Series 2004B bonds satisfies the award to the underwriters originally made in 1998.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Allows greater flexibility in marketing the Transportation Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2004B.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Bond Purchase Agreement to be signed (if the bonds are sold) without reconvening the Board of County Commissioners. (#20031439-Budget Services)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept the annual Concurrency Management Report.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The inventory must be reviewed and approved by the Board of County Commissioners (Land Development Code Chapter 2).

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes Annual Report available to the public.  (#20031442-Development Services)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the establishment of 1 Senior Building Inspector, 4 Building Inspectors and 3 Permit Representative positions for Department of Community Development.  Approve transfer of funds from MSBU Building Reserves in the amount of $473,049 (through end of current fiscal year).  Approve budget resolution for Fleet Management. 

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board authorization is required for establishment of new positions and budget transfers from Reserves.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

To provide adequate level of permitting and inspection service – Building inspection and permitting programs are fee-supported.  (#20031463-Community Development)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept offer of judgment from Annie Crawford for Parcel 160 in Lee County v. Flynn, et al., Case No. 03-2533CA.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

BOCC must respond to offer of judgment.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Settles all claims for the condemnation of Parcel 160.  (#20031410-County Attorney)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Confirm and finalize the Board’s September 16, 2003 decision with respect to the replacement Span A of the County’s “Sanibel Causeway” facilities with a fixed span, and consider the adoption of a Resolution declaring that Paragraph 5. of the County / Sanibel Interlocal Agreement, as amended on June 11, 2002, is null and void, pursuant to its terms.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Interlocal Agreement requirement prior to declaring Paragraph 5. null and void.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Voids Paragraph 5. of June 11, 2002 County and Sanibel Interlocal Agreement. (#20031465-County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS