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

 

 

April 27, 2004

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:

Pastor J. Scott Moncrieff

Buckingham Presbyterian Church

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

Presentations:

 

 

·         

Bishop Verot High School Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Judah-#20040408)

 

 

·         

Ryan D. Jess Eagle Scout Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Judah-#20040468)

 

 

 

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 until 5:00 PM

CONSENT AGENDA

April 27, 2004

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Support the Parks and Recreation Department’s implementation of the National Alliance for Youth Sports coaches’ and parents’ conduct training programs.  Adopt a resolution that clearly states how youth sports should operate in Lee County (sample attached). This resolution includes supporting Recommendations for Communities and the National Standards for Youth Sports developed through the National Summit on Raising Community Standards in Children’s Sports (copies attached).

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To demonstrate that there is a strong consensus among Lee County community leaders that the philosophy of its youth sports programs should focus on putting the needs of the children first.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Helps to ensure that every child who uses a Lee County sports facility has a safe and rewarding experience.  (#20040431-Sports Development)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award the Construction Management Agreement under RFQ-01-04 COUNTY-WIDE CONTINUING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, for the project known as Lovers Key Bayside Park and Pedestrian Bridge, to Lodge Construction Inc., for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $955,558.00 (includes the CM fee of $64,199.00). Also, approve Budget Transfer of $105,000 from Tourist Development Capital Improvement Fund reserves, $123,855.00 from the Lovers Key/Black Island Pedestrian Bridge Project and Budget Resolution in the amount of $320,000.00 for contributions and advance payments from the City of Bonita Springs, also increase the Lovers Key Roadside Park by $548,855.00 and amend FY 03/04 – 07/08 CIP. 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.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the County with a Construction Manager that will provide for the construction of the Lovers Key Bayside Park and Pedestrian Bridge.  (#20040427-Construction and Design)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the award of project EX040385, the purchase of a mobile file system from United Business Systems at the Florida State Contract price of $68,769.51 Also approve the expenditure of a not-to-exceed amount of $6,500. for incidentals such as, but not limited to, overnight delivery, emergency repairs, as well as any unforeseen parts that may be necessary.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must approve purchases over $50,000.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides mobile file system for the 2nd floor of the Justice Center POD C.  (#20040449-Facilities Management)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award the Addendum to the Construction Management Agreement under RFQ-01-04 COUNTY-WIDE CONTINUING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, for the project known as Lee County Constitutional Complex – Property Appraiser’s Office 4th Floor Renovations to Casey Construction, for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $58,746.40 (includes $5,340.00 CM fee). Also request that the Board approve waiving of the formal process (if needed) and authorize the use of the Direct 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 for the Lee County Constitutional Complex – Property Appraiser’s Office 4th Floor Renovations.  (#20040453-Construction and Design)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition to Vacate a 10-foot wide Public Utility Easement located at 4290 Boatsway Rd., Fort Myers, Florida 33905, and adopt a resolution, setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the 25th day of May 2004.  (Case No. VAC2004-00003).

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To construct a multi story hotel.  The vacation of this easement will not alter existing utility conditions and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future utility requirements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing.  (S3-T44S-R25E)  (#2)  (#20040424-Development Services)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve FY2004 budget resolution for the Supportive Housing Programs awarded to Lee County by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the HUD FY2003 Continuum of Care.  Authorize Chairman to sign HUD Grant Agreements and provider contracts once prepared.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board action is necessary to establish the budget for the new funds and sign the agreements with HUD and the service providers.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides needed services to Lee County’s homeless population.  (#20040444-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 $8,500.00 for Parcel 102, Summerlin Road Six-Laning (Gladiolus Drive to Pine Ridge Road), Project No. 4067, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must authorize the making of a binding offer to a property owner prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner.  (#20040385-County Lands)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $125,200.00 for Parcel 100, Summerlin Road Six-Laning (Gladiolus Drive to Pine Ridge Road), Project No. 4067, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must authorize the making of a binding offer to a property owner prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner.  (#20040387-County Lands)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $154,300.00 for Parcel 103, Summerlin Road Six-Laning (Gladiolus Drive to Pine Ridge Road), Project No. 4067, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must authorize the making of a binding offer to a property owner prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner.  (#20040393-County Lands)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $1,000.00 for Parcel 104, Summerlin Road Six-Laning (Gladiolus Drive to Pine Ridge Road), Project No. 4067, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must authorize the making of a binding offer to a property owner prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner.  (#20040394-County Lands)

 


(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve award of RFP-04-01 AUTOMATED BUS ARRIVAL TIME SYSTEM FOR FORT MYERS BEACH to a proposer selected by the Proposal Evaluation Committee to be in the best interest of Lee County for a NTE amount of $60,000.00. Authorize the Chairman on behalf of the Board to execute the Service Provider Agreement upon successful negotiations.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Requires Board Approval

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Proposal Evaluation Committee to review and select a proposer for the AUTOMOATED BUS ARRIVAL TIME SYSTEM FOR FORT MYERS BEACH RFP-04-01 for a NTE amount of $60,000.00.  (#20040430-Transit)

 

 

(f)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept by donation, a Quit Claim Deed for Part of Strap No. 02-46-22-19-00000.0040 necessary for the Cherry/Blueberry Lanes Special Improvement MSBU for maintenance of the existing roads and street lighting; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary; authorize payment of recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Cherry and Blueberry Lanes are currently privately owned roads and the County cannot initiate maintenance without a fee interest.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Acquisition of right-of-way via Quit-Claim Deed by donation from benefited property owner.  (#20040435-County Lands)

 

 

(g)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the award of project Q-040210 for Repair of Small Gasoline Engine Powered Equipment and Hand Tools for Countywide use to the following pool of vendors meeting specifications: Preshers Service Center; Sarlo Power Mowers Inc.; Eastside Rentals; Barry Gravely Tractors Inc.; and Campbell Services at the rates listed on the attached tabulation sheet.  Estimated annual expenditure: Approximately $125,000.  Also request authority to renew this quotation for four additional one-year periods, if it is in the best interest of the County, at the expiration of the original term.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Purchases over $50,000 must be board approved.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Establishes pricing for the repair or sharpening of equipment to be utilized on an as needed basis for various County Departments.  (#20040447-Purchasing)

 

 

(h)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve award of Formal Quote #Q-040277, purchase and delivery of bottled water for County-wide usage, to the low quoter meeting specifications, Zephyrhills Natural Spring Water, per the prices on the attached Lee County tabulation sheet.  Estimated annual expenditure: approximately $40,000.00 per year.  Also request authority to renew this contract for four additional one-year periods, per the terms and conditions as listed in the quotation, if in the best interest of Lee County.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Purchases may exceed $50,000 annually therefore board approval is required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows divisions and departments to obtain bottled water at a quoted price under contract.  Estimated savings to taxpayers approximately $16,092. annually.  (#20040448-Purchasing)

 


(i)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization No. 8 , Contract 1697  to Ink Engineering a division of LBFH, Inc. under CN-00-08 MSBU MASTER CONTRACT/WESTERN ACRES in the amount of  $100,000.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Will provide a consultant already on contract for the design of Western Acres.  (#20040451-MSTBU Services)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board to accept grant monies from the Florida EMS County Award Grant Program and approve a budget resolution in the amount of $175,171.28.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To give budgetary authority to receive grant.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Completes application and agreement process that entitles Lee County to accept EMS County Award Grant monies.  The original grant the Board approved application on January 6, 2004.  (#20040442-EMS)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Change Order #1 with Phoenix Construction Services, Inc. under Contract #2409 (B03-06) Alico Road Improvements in the amount of $224,851.51 for a revised total contract amount of $12,826,189.19.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Change Orders over $50,000 require Board approval.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Deletes contract quantities from Mainline Railroad to U.S. 41 and compensates Contractor for additional work requested by County.  (#20040344-Transportation)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve expenditure of $33,640 in support of the Lee County MPO for FY 04-05, 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.  (#20040475-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of a water extension and force main extension system serving EMERSON SQUARE ENTRANCE ROAD.  This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located along the west side of US 41 just south of Alico Road.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support future development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20040419-Utilities)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of a water and gravity main extension serving TREVI.  This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located between Keenan Avenue and the Caloosahatchee.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this proposed 7-lot single-family subdivision.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20040420-Utilities)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the chairman on behalf of the BOCC to execute, and approve recording of,  “Sovereign Submerged Lands Easement No. 24618” from the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Easement required by the FDEP as part of approved permit application to replace an existing force main along Pine Island Road at the Matlacha Pass drawbridge.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Fulfills FDEP requirement.  (#20040421-Utilities)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of a water main extension system serving Fitzsimmons Duplex.  This is considered a Developer contributed asset and the project is on the northwest corner of Barbara Drive and Carrier Road.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service and fire protection to these 2 proposed multi-family dwellings.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20040422-Utilities)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of a water main extension serving Summerlin Commercial Center.  This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on the southeast corner of Summerlin Road and Safety Street.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service and fire protection to a future commercial development.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20040426-Utilities)

 

 

(f)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization No. 2 to Contract #1859, to Pitman-Hartenstein & Associates, Inc. for CN-01-11 Miscellaneous Utility Engineering Design and/or Inspection Services – GIS Development Project Phase I, in the amount of $89,471.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Will enable Lee County Utilities to convert its Water and Wastewater Utility drawings into an ESRI Geodatabase (GIS).  (#20040434-Utilities)

 

 

(g)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, and recording of one utility easement as a donation for a water distribution system serving Wal-Mart Plaza - North  Fort Myers, Phase 2.  This is a Developer contributed asset project located on the east side of Many Road approximately 250’ south of Pine Island Road.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service and fire protection to this phase of the proposed retail plaza.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the water distribution system into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20040436-Utilities)

 

 

(h)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, and recording of one utility easement as a donation for a water main extension serving Sweetwater Landing f/k/a Marina 31, Phase 1.   This is a Developer contributed asset project located on the west side of SR 31, just south of the Caloosahatchee River.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Provides adequate water infrastructure to support future development.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the water main into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20040437-Utilities)

 

 

(i)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, and recording of one utility easement, by Resolution, for one 8” diameter fire line serving Carroll Tire Warehouse.  This is a developer contributed asset project located along the south side of Metro Plex Drive approximately 400 feet west of Plantation Road.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide fire protection to the recently constructed industrial building.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the fire line into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20040438-Utilities)

 

 

(j)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization No. 18 dated March 30, 2004 to Water Resource Solutions, Miscellaneous Utility Engineering Design and/or Inspection Services, Contract No. 1863 for the N-T-E amount of $510,240.00 for the Olga Water Treatment Plant Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) systems expansion. This work will be performed under CIP #7110.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Projects over $50,000 require BOCC approval.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows for the design and permitting of four (4) additional ASR wells, and the construction of one (1) of the four additional ASR Wells, to expand the Olga WTP ASR system as an Alternative Water Supply under the grant funding agreement between Lee County and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD).  (#20040439-Utilities)

 

 

(k)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept petition from Greater Pine Island Water Association, Inc. (GPIWA) to increase the water system rate structure; and, authorize staff to advertise and schedule a public hearing for May 11, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. to adopt resolution to approve the schedule of fees increases for the Greater Pine Island Water Association, Inc.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

A public hearing is required for the purpose of adopting a resolution for increasing franchisee water system rates and charges.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Advertising and conducting this public hearing will allow consideration of increasing water system rates and charges (capital charge increase) for providing necessary revenue as recommended in the Water Rate Study performed by PRMG, Inc.  (#20040440-Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Interlocal Agreement between Lee County and the Tice Fire Protection & Rescue Service District, providing secure, protected space to Lee County by the District for housing emergency vehicles and personnel for daily EMS business, as well as in the event of a storm, civil emergency or forced lockdown.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board of County Commissioners must approve all Interlocal Agreements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with much needed space for the use and benefit of emergency vehicles for daily EMS operations as well as in the event of a storm, civil emergency for forced lockdown.  (#20040470-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).  (#20040454-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Present financial report for information purposes.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide interim reporting on selected funds and revenues of the Lee County Board of County Commissioners.  Included in the report 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.  (#20040455-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve payment of delinquent tax overbid claim-Cosby.

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.  (#20040457-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve payment of delinquent tax overbid claim-Cosby.

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.  (#20040458-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve payment of delinquent tax overbid claim-De Ravenne.

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.  (#20040459-Clerk of Courts)

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

April 27, 2004

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to sign a resolution for the award of the Capital Revenue Bonds, Series 2004 (Justice Center Expansion) pursuant to a public bid set forth in the resolution that meets certain specific criteria.  Authorize other approvals as necessary contained in this resolution.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Allows greater flexibility in marketing and selling the Capital Revenue Bonds, Series 2004 (Justice Center Expansion).

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the bonds to be awarded without reconvening the Board of County Commissioners.  (#20040460-Budget Services)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Bid Waiver # W-040386 to waive the formal quotation procedure and allow Public Safety to proceed with the remount/modular refurbishment of 3 of its ambulances at a total cost of $336,000.  The work will be performed by American LaFrance MedicMaster.  A waiver has been requested to this vendor, the original manufacturer of the ambulances, in order to keep the 20-year ambulance modular warranty (provided at original purchase) valid.  Also approve the expenditure of a not-to-exceed amount of $75,000 to cover any unforeseen damage that may be uncovered during the course of these procedures.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Expenditures exceeding $50,000 require Board approval.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Public Safety to maintain its ambulance fleet to the prescribed standards; thus maintaining its response time reliability and service to the public.  (#20040445-EMS)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the Resolution of Resolution for the acquisition and condemnation of parcels required for the Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project (East Terry Street north to within The Brooks Subdivision), No. 4043.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally approve the Resolution of Necessity prior to proceeding with condemnation of parcels necessary for the project.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the County to proceed with condemnation, if necessary, so parcels can be acquired for the Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project (East Terry Street north to within The Brooks), No. 4043.  (#20040483-County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

PUBLIC AGENDA

April 27, 2004

 

5:00 PM

(#1)

Public Hearing

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution to Vacate a portion of Platted Waterway/Canal and Public Utility Easement located at 1386 Sunrise Dr., North Fort Myers, Florida 33917, (Case No. VAC2003-00075) and authorize the Chairman to accept the donation of a replacement drainage easement.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To construct a concrete patio, retaining wall and pool as additions to an existing single-family dwelling unit, and also to restore the original developer’s intent for this lot to abut the waterway.  The vacation of the canal and utility easement will not alter existing waterway/canal and utility conditions and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future waterway/canal and utility requirements.  The Board must accept all real estate conveyances to the County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Vacates the Platted Waterway/Canal and Public Utility Easement, and provides the County with a necessary replacement drainage easement.  (#4)  (#20040491-Development Services)

 

 

(#2)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution to Vacate a 12-foot wide Public Utility Easement located at 3713  35th St. W., Lehigh Acres, Florida 33971  (Case No. VAC2004-00015)

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To build a single-family residence on the combined two (2) lots.  The vacation of this easement will not alter existing utility conditions and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future utility requirements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Vacates the Public Utility Easement.  (S10-T45S-R26E)  (#5)  (#20040493-Development Services)

 

 

(#3)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution to Vacate a 12-foot wide Drainage and Public Utility Easement located at 6360 Maytree Circle, Lehigh Acres, Florida 33905  (Case No. VAC2004-00013)

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To build a single-family residence on the combined two (2) lots.  The vacation of this easement will not alter existing drainage and/or utility conditions and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future drainage and/or utility requirements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Vacates the Drainage and Public Utility Easement.  (S16-T44S-R26E)  (#5)  (#20040492-Development Services)

 

 

(#4)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution to Vacate three (3) 12-foot wide Public Utility Easements located at 1122, 1124, 1126, 1128 Gunnery Rd. S., Lehigh Acres, Florida 33971.  (Case No. VAC2004-00006)

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To construct a commercial building on the combined four (4) lots.  The vacation of this easement will not alter existing utility conditions and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future utility requirements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Vacates the Public Utility Easement.  (S33-T44S-R26E)  (#5)  (#20040429-Development Services)

 

 

(#5)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Adopt Resolution of Final Assessment for the Bal Isle Sewer MSBU.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board is required by Ordinance to adopt Resolution of Final Assessment

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows staff to finalize project, prepare and assess property owners for the project cost.  (#20040218-MSTBU Services)

 

 

(#6)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board to approve an exchange of real property interests (under §125.37, F.S.) in a portion of the County’s Green Meadow Wellfield easement in exchange for a Perpetual Easement Grant also located in the Green Meadows Wellfield; authorize the execution of a resolution and agreement for the exchange of real property governing the terms of the exchange and authorize the Chairman to sign the necessary documents to complete the exchange according to the terms of the exchange agreement; and approve and execute the Green Meadows Wellfield Monitoring Access Agreement.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

An exchange of County-owned property under §125.37, F.S., requires approval by the Board of County Commissioners.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Authorizes an exchange of County-owned property under §125.37, F.S., and provides Lee County Utilities an easement to access and monitor water wells located in Green Meadows.  (#20031481-County Attorney)

 

 

5:05 PM

 

(#1)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Hold second public hearing on three proposed alternative blasting ordinances.  Adopt one of three proposed alternative ordinances.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Satisfies statutory public hearing requirement.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows public input on draft ordinances pertaining to development blasting.  (#20040478-County Attorney)

 

 

(#2)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Conduct second public hearing on proposed amendment of Lee County Land Development Code regarding impound yards.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Public Hearings are necessary to adopt amendments to the LDC.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows for discussion and public input on proposed LDC amendments.  (#20040480-County Attorney)

 

 

5:05 PM

Public Presentation of Matters by Citizens

 

 

Adjourn