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

 

Robert W. Gray,

Deputy County Attorney

 

 

August 24, 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

Additional information is available on the Internet at http://www.lee-county.com

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 Reggie Hope

First Baptist Church of Lehigh Acres

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

Presentations:

 

 

·         

EPA Award Presentation for Green Meadows Water Treatment Plant

 

 

(Commissioner Albion-#20041040)

 

 

·         

Green Meadows Water Treatment Plant EPA Award Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Albion-#20041041)

 

 

·         

Timothy Rudzitis Appreciation Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Albion-#20041042)

 

 

 

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

August 24, 2004

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize extension of $90,000 Loan from the Tax Exempt Commercial Paper Program for the Charlee Road MSBU by approving resolution for new loan (Draw A-14-4) to repay existing loan (Draw A-14-2) prior to its maturity on September 7, 2004 and approve budget amendment.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The current Commercial Paper Draw (A-14-2) expires on September 7, 2004 and needs to be extended to December 7, 2004.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Commercial Paper Draw maturity date for the Charlee Road MSBU to be extended.  (#20041019-Budget Services)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award the Construction Manager Agreement under RFQ-01-04 COUNTY-WIDE CONTINUING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, Contract Number 1739, for the project known as Minnesota Twins Training Facility, to Compass Construction, Inc., for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $782,062.00 (includes the CM fee of $71,097.00) with a project completion time of six (6) months.   Also 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 for the Minnesota Twins Training Facility at the Lee County Sports Complex.  (#20041035-Construction and Design)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Concur with the ranking of Consultants by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-04-16, LEE COUNTY NORTHWEST REGIONAL PUBLIC LIBRARY, and authorize contract negotiations to commence with the number one ranked firm: (1) BSSW Architects; (2) Borelli & Associates; (3) Harvard Jolly; (4) Gora McGahey Associates.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Consultant will provide all civil, structural, architectural, interior design, mechanical, fire protection, electrical, telecommunications, building security, book security, access control, closed circuit television, shelving, furniture, and casework design services for a new Regional Public Library located in Cape Coral, Florida.  (#20041036-Construction and Design)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve piggyback PB040613, for the purchase of Maintenance, Repair and Operating Supplies from W W Grainger, Inc. with a 10% catalog discount, off a School Board of Miami-Dade County contract # 051-DD09 for all County Departments and Divisions. Also request authority to continue to utilize the agreement each fiscal year until it expires if in the best interest of Lee County. The term of the contract is two-years with the possibility of three one-year renewals. Annual expenditures for these materials is approximately $160,000. Funding will come from the individual department or division’s budget whom will be responsible for monitoring their individual expenditures.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows County Departments and Divisions to purchase necessary M.R.O. supplies.  (#20041004-Purchasing)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize: 1) the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $40,000 for Parcel 300, Bonita Beach Road Widening, Project No. 4044, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; 2) 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.  (#20041009-County Lands)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $40,000 for Parcel 101, Ten Mile Linear Park, Project No. 2001, 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.  (#20041023-County Lands)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $85,000 for Parcel 102, Ten Mile Linear Park, Project No. 2001, 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.  (#20041024-County Lands)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $75,000 for Parcel 103, Ten Mile Linear Park, Project No. 2001, 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.  (#20041025-County Lands)

 

 

(f)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $45,000 for Parcel 201, Ten Mile Linear Park, Project No. 2001, 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.  (#20041026-County Lands)

 

 

(g)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $45,000 for Parcel 202, Ten Mile Linear Park, Project No. 2001, 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.  (#20041027-County Lands)

 

 

(h)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $45,000 for Parcel 203, Ten Mile Linear Park, Project No. 2001, 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.  (#20041028-County Lands)

 

(i)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $80,000 for Parcel 204, Ten Mile Linear Park, Project No. 2001, 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.  (#20041029-County Lands)

 

 

(j)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Adopt Resolution of Intent to Reimburse for the Charlee Road Paving MSBU.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board approves all resolutions.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides compliance to statutes allowing the County to reimburse itself for project expenditures.  (#20041020-MSTBU Services)

 

 

(k)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the award of the Purchase of a Generator for Fleet Management, to the low quoter meeting all specification requirements, Cummins Southeastern, Inc., for a grand total amount - including Option A - of $73,034.  Please note that this purchase is being made in accordance with the terms and conditions of Formal Quote No. Q-040331 which was Board approved on June 29, 2004.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Expenditures exceeding $50,000 require Board approval.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Will provide the Department of Fleet Management with a backup power source for the entire building.  Savings to taxpayers:  $14,931.  (#20041033-Fleet Management)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Concur with the ranking of Consultants by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-04-13 BLIND PASS RESTORATION, in the following order of ranking, and authorize contract negotiations to commence with the number one ranked firm:  (1) ECE Erickson Consulting Engineers; and (2) Applied Technology and Management. Further authorize the Chairman on behalf of the Board to execute an agreement for an amount not-to-exceed $405,000.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.              

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Consultants to provide professional engineering services for the project known as Blind Pass Restoration to include the design and permit a preferred channel alignment for re-opening.  (#20041015-Natural Resources)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award B-04-29 LEE/HENDRY LANDFILL PHASE 2 EXPANSION for the Solid Waste Division to Southeast Environmental Contracting, Inc. for the total lump sum amount of $4,866,000.00 with a project completion time of 180 calendar days.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provide the County with a Contractor to complete Phase 2 Landfill expansion construction for the Lee/Hendry Regional Solid Waste Disposal Facility.  The project includes completion of Cell 5 and complete construction of Cells 7-10, including preparation of subgrade, embankment, installation of manholes and connections within cells, liner installation, leachate collection piping and backfill, operational cover soil, leachate conveyance piping system outside of cell.  The project also includes leachate pumps for Cells 7-10, new Master Lift Station pump, including the associated mechanical, electrical and instrumentation.  (#20041037-Solid Waste)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Execute Amendment No. 3 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 expired on August 1, 2004.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Executing Amendment No. 3 extends the contract period to August 1, 2005 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.  (#20041039-Natural Resources)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Recognize and accept the final report of the Local Rule Review Committee (LRRC) for manatee protection speed zones.  Recognize the contribution of the LRRC members, and formally disband the committee.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The LRRC has completed its duties as required by Florida statute.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Recognizes the LRRC members for their valued service to Lee County and acknowledges that their task has been successfully completed.  (#20041049-Natural Resources)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the Interlocal Agreement between Town of Fort Myers Beach and Lee County for the design and construction of the Alternating Traffic Signal Project.  The Alternating Traffic Signal Project concerns the implementation of the Alternating Traffic Signal at the intersection of San Carlos Boulevard and Buttonwood / Prescott (Traffic Signal Facility).

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Requires Board of County Commissioner approval for agreements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

By agreeing to the Agreement, Lee County is willing to undertake and assist the Town of Fort Myers Beach in the design and modification of the traffic signal at San Carlos Boulevard and Buttonwood / Prescott.  (#20041001-Transportation)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve a Resolution amending the original resolution (96-08-16) that created the Lee County Roadway Landscape Advisory Committee (RLAC).

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The RLAC desires to amend their composition of membership by adding an “at large” representative from the Fort Myers/Lee County Garden Council, Incorporated.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Adds a voting member to the RLAC from the Fort Myers/Lee County Garden Council, Incorporated (GC). Also, modifies the resolution to reflect the recent name change of the former Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association (FNGA), to their new name of Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA).  (#20041021-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize Chairman on behalf of the BOCC to: 1) execute and approve recording of an “Agreement for the Delivery and Use of Reclaimed Effluent Water” between Lee County and Paradise Yacht Club, Inc.- (owners of the Lochmoor Country Club); 2) approve Easement Purchase Agreement for the Lochmoor Reuse Storage Tank Project No. 7256, in the amount of $36,900.00; (3) authorize payment of costs and fees to close; and (4) authorize Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Lee County Board of County Commissioners approval is required for execution of the Agreements, and acceptance of related easements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The easements will provide for the placement of necessary infrastructure to increase the supply of reclaimed water for bulk users and to reduce the discharge of reclaimed water into the Caloosahatchee River.  The Agreement will formalize the terms with which reclaimed water will be delivered to the Lochmoor Country Club.  (#20040906-Utilities)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize Chairman on behalf of the BOCC to execute two (2) easement documents in favor of Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) at LCU’s Corkscrew Water Treatment Plant and its wellfield south of Corkscrew Road.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

FPL proposes to rebuild its existing overhead feeder to a double circuit in the area of Corkscrew and Alico Roads in order to provide more adequate and reliable electric service to this area, which includes LCU’s Corkscrew and Green Meadows Water Treatment Plants.  There will be no associated costs to LCU for the granting of these two (2) easements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Easements and other similar documents are required to be approved by the BOCC.  (#20040907-Utilities)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, and recording of one Utility Easement as a donation of a 6” diameter fire line and a force main serving Wolfson Daycare at Paddle Creek.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the northeast corner of Gladiolus Drive and Bass Road.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide fire protection and sanitary sewer service to the recently constructed daycare facility.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the fire line and force main into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20040987-Utilities)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of water distribution and gravity collection systems serving Emerson Square. This is a Developer contributed asset project located on the east 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 proposed single and multi-family 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.  (#20040989-Utilities)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve for acceptance, and filing with the Clerk’s Office, Minutes Department, an after-the-fact Emergency under Resolution 03-07-08 for the purchase of five new Diesel Generators for the GES area from the lowest bidder, Cummins Southeastern Power, Inc., in the amount of $193,283.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required for purchases over $50,000.00.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides after-the-fact approval under the emergency GES resolution for Purchase Order #56869 for the purchase of five new Diesel Generators from Cummins Southeastern Power, Inc., which will be permanently installed at designated lift stations and the Three Oaks WWTP to provide power in cases of emergencies or routine power outages.  (#20040990-Utilities)

 

 

(f)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award B-04-31 BAYSHORE ROAD WATERMAIN RELOCATION, for the Utilities Division, to the low bidder meeting all bidding requirements, Westwind Contracting, Inc., for a total not-to-exceed amount of $3,105,594.00 with a final project completion time of 200 days. To include alternates: ALT 24A, ALT 24B, ALT 24C, ALT 24D, ALT 25A, ALT 25B, ALT 25C, ALT 25D, ALT 25E, ALT 26, ALT 27, ALT 28, ALT 29, ALT 30a, ALT 30b and ALT 31 as needed.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

To select a contractor who will do the removal of approximately 17,620 LF of various existing DIP and PVC potable water mains up to 24 inches in diameter and replace with approximately 13,804 LF of DIP and PVC mains up to 30 inches in diameter in conjunction with the widening of approximately 2 miles of Bayshore Road (SR 78) by the Florida Department of Transportation.  (#20041047-Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board approve grant award and Budget Amendment and resolution to the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant in the amount of $200,000.00 for improving the learning and communication skills of at-risk youth. The 21st grant will give priority to programs that serve students from Tice Elementary, J. Colin English, and North Ft. Myers Academy.  Revenue string is 11076315500.331720.9003.  No match is required for this grant.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To formally accept the grant

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

To enter into the second year of a 5-year grant.  (#20041016-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).  (#20041057-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

August 24, 2004 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Waive formal procurement procedures and approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between Lee County and Covanta Energy, Inc, the current operator of the County Waste to Energy facility, that outlines services, costs, and responsibilities of the Parties for Engineering Oversight, Construction Management and Start-Up of the Waste to Energy Third Unit Expansion Project.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Purchases/contracts greater than $50,000 require Board approval.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Establishes an interim written understanding of the roles, costs, and responsibilities for the County and Covanta Energy, Inc. for the design and construction and of the Waste to Energy Expansion Project (third unit).  This MOU will be replaced with a definitive agreement within the next year.  (#20040814-Solid Waste)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Consider and approve a Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Lee County and the City of Bonita Springs regarding ownership, jurisdiction, operation and maintenance of certain roads.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Interlocal Agreements must be approved by the Board of County Commissioners.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Extends the Interlocal Agreement between the County and the City of Bonita Springs until September 30, 2009.  (#20040931-County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

WALK ON AGENDA ITEMS
August 24, 2004
 

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED:
Confirm and accept for both filing and the Clerk’s Minutes purposes, Lee County Resolution Nos. 04-08-61 and 04-08-62, relating to the Declaration of Local Emergency and Evacuation Order as adopted by the County on August 11, 2004 and August 12, 2004, respectively, relating to Hurricane Charley.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:
Approval of the Emergency Resolutions at a Board meeting facilitates the filing of same with the minutes of the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides both a Board meeting confirmation and scheduling document for the filing of Emergency Resolutions adopted by the Board.  (#20041083-County Attorney)
REASON FOR WALK ON:
To expedite confirmation and filing of two Emergency Resolutions adopted last week without benefit of Board action at a regular meeting.

 

 

(#2)

Walk On

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve second extension of Declaration of State of Local Emergency originally declared on August 11, 2004, and extended for an additional seven (7) days on August 17, 2004, relating to Hurricane Charley.
WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:
State of Local Emergencies are only effective for seven (7) days and must be extended in seven (7) day increments until rescinded.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows the County to waive the procedures and formalities otherwise required, in order to take whatever actions are necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the County.  (#20041086-County Attorney)
REASON FOR WALK ON:
To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

 

 

(#3)

Walk On

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED:
Rescind Lee County Emergency Resolution No. 04-08-62 of August 12, 2004, declaring an Evacuation Order for all persons residing in mobile homes, recreational vehicles or manufactured homes, the Barrier Islands; and suspending the payment of tolls on Sanibel, Midpoint and Cape Coral Bridges.
WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:
With the community now returning to their homes, the Evacuation Order is no longer necessary.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Rescinds the Evacuation Order and reinstates tolls on the applicable Bridges.  (#20041087-County Attorney)
REASON FOR WALK ON:
To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

 

 

(#4)

Walk On

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Lee County and the United States Department of Interior, through the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, for providing emergency disaster relief as a result of Hurricane Charley.
WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:
The Board of County Commissioners is required to enter into the proposed Agreement, in accordance with Federal requirements.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows for disaster relief for Captiva Island and also allows the County to reimburse costs incurred by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and then seek reimbursement from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the services provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.  (#20041088-County Attorney)
REASON FOR WALK ON:
To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

 

 


CARRYOVER AGENDA ITEMS

August 24, 2004

 

CarryOver

 

ACTION REQUESTED:
Present Florida Water, Wastewater and Systems Operators Week Resolution.  (#20041031-County Commission)

REASON FOR CARRYOVER:
Directed at the 08-17-04 BOCC meeting.

 

(#2)

CarryOver

 

ACTION REQUESTED:
Increase the annual contract expenditure amount under B-03-12 County-Wide Minor Paving & Drainage, for the Department of Transportation, from $1,700,000.00 to $2,700,000.00.  Also approve an extension of the contract of 145 calendar days.
WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:
Board approval is required.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
DOT will need to continue having work performed under this contract for Minor Paving & Drainage for additional projects.  (#20040943-Transportation)
REASON FOR CARRYOVER:
Directed at the 08-17-04 BOCC meeting.

 


PUBLIC AGENDA

August 24, 2004

5:00 PM

(#1)

Public Hearing

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution to Vacate a 12-foot wide Public Utility Easement located at 13731 and 13711 Metropolis Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33912, located off of Metro Parkway.  (Case No. VAC2003-00066)

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To build an office building 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.  (S19-T-45S-R25E)  (#2)  (#20040971-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 822 Palmetto Avenue, Lehigh Acres, Florida 33936.  (Case No. VAC2004-00029)

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To build a single-family residence on the combined 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.  (S20-T44S-R27E)  (#5)  (#20040974-Development Services)

 

 

(#3)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution to Vacate a 12-foot wide Public Utility Easement located at 211 and 209 Eighth Ave., Lehigh Acres, Florida.  (Case No. VAC2004-00030)

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To build a single-family residence on the combined 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-R27E)  (35)  (#20040976-Development Services)

 

 

(#4)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Petition to Vacate a 12-foot wide Drainage and Public Utility Easement located at 1201 Glenn Ave., Lehigh Acres, Florida 33972.  (Case No. VAC2004-00012)

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Vacates the Drainage and Public Utility Easement.  (S15-T44S-R27E)  (#5)  (#20041012-Development Services)

 

 

(#5)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Petition to Vacate a 35-foot wide platted easement for public access, construction, operation and maintenance of sidewalks, drainage and public utilities at 6881 Martin’s Way and 6887 Highland Park Circle, Fort Myers, Florida 33912, located off of Plantation Road.  (Case No. VAC2004-00017)

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To construct additions to each of the two existing homes.  This easement was originally dedicated to provide for future widening of Honeysuckle Road.  Honeysuckle Road was never constructed and in fact was vacated by the BOCC in June 1995.  Therefore, the vacation of this easement will not alter existing sidewalks, drainage and utility conditions and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future sidewalks, drainage and utility requirements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Vacates an Easement for public access, construction, operation and maintenance of sidewalks, drainage and public utilities.  (S18-T45S-R25E)  (#2)  (#20041014-Development Services)

 

 

(#6)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Adopt and certify by Resolution the Special Assessment Rolls for 20 MSBUs for collection by the Lee County Tax Collector for Fiscal Year 2004-05.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Florida Statutes requires Board Certification of Special Assessments to be collected by the Tax Collector.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows staff to utilize the annual tax bill for the collection of special assessments.  (#20040895-MSTBU Services)

 

 

(#7)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

1) Approve assessment for Gasparilla Island [Boca Grande] Residential Solid Waste Collection and Disposal MSBU; and approve millage rate for Cape Coral disposal facilities MSTU for Fiscal Year 2004-2005; and, 2) Adopt and certify by Resolution, the Residential and Commercial Mandatory Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Annual Special Assessment Roll, Disposal Facilities Special Assessment Roll, and MSTU Tax Roll to the Lee County Tax Collector for collection for Fiscal Year 2004-2005.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Lee County Ordinances and Florida Statutes require adoption and certification by Resolution of the Annual Special Assessment Roll Facilities Special Assessment Roll, and MSTU Tax Roll to the Tax Collector for collection.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Complies with Lee County Ordinances, Florida Administrative Code and Florida Statutes which provide for the uniform method of collection for non-ad valorem special assessments and MSTU millage by the Tax Collector.  (#20040897-Solid Waste)

 

 

5:05 PM

Public Presentation of Matters by Citizens

 

 

Adjourn