District #1Bob
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District #2 Douglas St. Cerny Vice Chairman |
District #3 Ray
Judah
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District #4 Andrew W. Coy |
District #5 John E. Albion Chairman |
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Donald D. Stilwell, County Manager |
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Robert W. Gray, Deputy
County Attorney |
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October 12, 2004 |
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Invocation: |
Pastor
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Lamb
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ACTION
REQUESTED: To hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 12,
2004 at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as
the matter may be heard during
the regular Board Meeting to discuss the use of funds related
to the Local
Law Enforcement Block Grant and authorize the grant award. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: A public hearing is required as part of the Local
Law Enforcement Block Grant application process. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Enables
the County to meet application requirements.
(#20041231-Budget Services) |
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October 12, 2004
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Present to the Board for information and filing
the Object Code #504015 Expenditure Report for the third quarter of FY03-04
(April through June 2004). WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Lee County Ordinance #90-18. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows Board to monitor expenditures being made by County Departments and Divisions to this object code. (#20041219-County Manager) |
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CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Award Professional Services Agreement for
CN-04-08, TAX COLLECTOR PROTO TYPICAL BRANCH OFFICE DESIGN, Contract No.
2886, to Parker/Mudgett/Smith Architects, Inc. for a lump sum of
$129,490.00. This project has a
completion time of 375 calendar days. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides the County with a Consultant to provide
programming, design and preparation of construction documents and
construction contract administration for an approximately 8,000 square foot,
single story office building to serve the Lee County Tax Collector. Professional services will include the
design of site and building infrastructure to include truck, public and staff
parking, storm water improvements, site lighting, landscaping and walks. (#20041233-Construction and Design) |
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of
Fort Myers Beach for permitting, development review and code enforcement
services in the amount of $183,352. (No budget resolution needed. Already budgeted in FY05.) The agreement is for October 1, 2004 -
September 30, 2005, with an automatic two-year renewal clause. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide continuing, consistent services to the
Town of Fort Myers Beach. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides the Town of Fort Myers Beach with certain
land use related services until October 2005 with a two-year renewal
clause. (#20041137-Community
Development) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Accept a Petition to Vacate a 12-foot wide
Drainage and Public Utility Easement at 6420 Maytree Cir, Fort Myers, FL
33905, located off of Buckingham Road, and adopt a resolution, setting a
Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the 9th day of November 2004. (Case No. VAC2004-00053) 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: Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing. (S16-T44S-R26E) (#5)
(#20041234-Development Services) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve second amendment to an existing bonus
density contract with the Signature Development Group, Inc., pertaining to a
project known as the Club at Pine Ridge. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Amendments to the existing contract must be
approved by the Board pursuant to the Land Development Code and the Lee
County Administrative Code. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Modifies the contract to reduce the number of
bonus density units, thereby reducing the cash contribution due from the
developer. Also modifies the contract
to allow developer the flexibility to build less than a maximum of 20
units. (#20041269-Planning) |
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HUMAN SERVICES |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Authorize chairman to sign the contracts for the
2004-2005 funding for state mandated mental health services, substance abuse
services, and initial medical exams for allegedly abused children with the
Ruth Cooper Center, Southwest Florida Addiction Services, Inc. and Children’s
Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. respectively, as adopted at the
final public hearing on September 22, 2004. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To legally execute FY2005 contracts with the Ruth
Cooper Center, Southwest Florida Addiction Services, Inc. and Children’s
Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides county funding
for state mandated mental health services, substance abuse services, and medical exams for
abused children. (#20041256-Human
Services) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve a budget amendment resolution for FY04-05
in the General Fund to receive $173,260 in Community Services Block Grant
money, and $43,166 in Weatherization money from the Department of Community
Affairs. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: An agreement between the Board of County
Commissioners and the Department of Community Affairs was signed by the BOCC
on August 10, 2004 on blue sheet #20040967 for the CSBG grant and August 25,
2004 on blue sheet #20041102 for WAP/LIHEAP.
Budget amendment resolutions for FY04-05 were not adopted at these
times. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: These funds provide $173,260 for case management
and supportive services for eligible self-sufficiency clients, and $43,166
for weatherization for low-income homeowners. (#20041257-Human Services) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve submission of Lee County’s Homeless
Continuum of Care FY2005 Homeless Housing Assistance Grant and Challenge
Grant to the State of Florida Office on Homelessness, Tallahassee. Authorize Chairman to sign Cover Letters
and Certifications WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: The Florida State Office on Homelessness requires
signed applications and certifications in order to enter the annual Challenge
Grant and Homeless Housing Assistance Grant competition WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows Lee County to apply for state funding for
local homeless projects by the Department of Human Services and local
non-profit agencies. (#20041264-Human
Services) |
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INDEPENDENT |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Authorize: (1) approval of Real Estate Sales
Agreement, for sale of previously declared surplus parcel on Lafayette
Street, known as Lot 45, Block 25, Oakland Park Subdivision, in the amount of
$1,015.00; (2) the Chairman on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners to
sign the Agreement; and (3) Division of County Lands to handle all
documentation necessary to complete transaction. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: The Board must approve all conveyances from Lee
County. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Disposes of surplus property, placing it back on
the tax rolls, as well as eliminating any further County liability
(maintenance costs, insurance, etc.)
(#20041054-County Lands) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
RESOURCES |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Concur with the ranking of Consultants by the
Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-04-15 DEL PRADO EXTENSION CORRIDOR
STUDY US 41 to SR 31, the following order of ranking, and authorize contract
negotiations to commence with the number one ranked firm: (1) Inwood
Consulting Engineers; (2) WilsonMiller, Inc.; and (3) E.C. Driver &
Associates, Inc. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows negotiations to begin with consultants to
provide professional services for the project. The study will evaluate the traffic needs and demand for a
roadway corridor extending from US 41 and Del Prado Boulevard as the western
terminus to include the interchange with I-75 as identified in the Master
plan adopted by FHWA and FDOT, and the adjacent property owners east of
I-75. (#20041013-Transportation) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Request Board approval for Change Order NO. 1 to
Contract 2726, Neighborhood District and Countywide Sidewalks in the amount
of $66,944.00. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required for change orders over
$50,000. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Enables the Department of Transportation (in
conjunction with Human Services) to construct a five-foot concrete sidewalk
on the south side of South Street from Henderson to Highland, utilizing the
same contractor and contract currently building sidewalks in that area. (#20041199-Transportation) |
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UTILITIES |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance by Resolution as a
donation of water distribution and gravity collection systems, lift station
and force main serving Belle Lago,
Phases 1D & 1E. This is a
developer contributed asset project located on the north side of Estero
Parkway, approximately 2/3 mile east of S. Tamiami Trail in Estero. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service, fire protection
and sanitary sewer service to these phases of the recently constructed
residential development. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Places the water and sewer systems into operation
and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20041171-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve construction of the water distribution and
gravity collection systems serving The
Meadows at Estero. This is a Developer contributed asset project located
on the southwest corner of U.S. 41 south and Pelican Sound `Blvd. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water, fire protection and
sanitary sewer service to the proposed multi-family residential development. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Complies with the Lee County Utilities line
extension policy and provides adequate utility infrastructure to support
development of the subject property.
(#20041172-Utilities) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, for one
6” diameter fire line serving Town and
Country Aluminum. This is a developer contributed asset
project located at the southeast corner of Plantation Road and Metro Plex
Drive. 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. (#20041173-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Award B-04-30 MATANZAS PASS FORCE MAIN
REPLACEMENT, for the Utilities Division, to the low bidder meeting all
bidding requirements, Danella Companies, Inc., for a total not-to-exceed
amount of $1,100,162.00 with a final project completion time of 231 days. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: To select a contractor who will perform the
Subaqueous crossing of navigational channel by 18” DIP force main and 16” DIP
water main. (#20041220-Utilities) |
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Formally approve United States Department of
Agriculture’s Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) Grant and budget
Amendment and Resolution for $19,275 for Caloosahatchee Regional Park to
remove exotic plants and grasses on approximately 216 acres of parkland.
Follow-up pest management treatments for 10 years. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board must formally accept grants WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: To continue with the removal of exotic vegetation
throughout our Parks.
(#20041217-Parks and Recreation) |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve a request to reconvey any rights held by
the County in that portion of an unbuilt Viewer’s Road on the south side of
Hancock Bridge Parkway in North Fort Myers in Sections 9 and 16, Township 46
South, Range 24 East, to the current property owners, authorize the Chairman
to execute a County Deed for this purpose and authorize the County Attorney’s
Office to handle and complete all documentation necessary. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board approval is necessary to reconvey the
County’s rights in an unbuilt portion of a Viewer’s Road in accordance with
§255.22, F.S. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Releases to the requesting property owner any
right, title or interest held by the County in an unbuilt portion of the
described Viewer’s Road at this location.
(#20041261-County Attorney) |
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HEARING EXAMINER |
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PORT AUTHORITY |
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CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve disbursements. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Florida Statute Chapter 136.06(1) requires that all County disbursements be recorded in the Minutes of the Board. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Compliance
with the requirements of FS 136.06(1).
(#20041286-Clerk of Courts) |
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October
12, 2004
NO REQUESTS RECEIVED
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1. |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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2. |
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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3. |
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
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4. |
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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5. |
HUMAN SERVICES |
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INDEPENDENT |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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10. |
UTILITIES |
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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HEARING EXAMINER |
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PORT AUTHORITY |
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CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS |
Walk On |
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ACTION REQUESTED: WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide revenue collection for taxing authorities while Value Adjustment hearings are being held.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
REASON FOR WALK ON:
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve extension of Emergency Resolution declaring Lee County a Major Disaster Area for purposes of continuing the reconstruction permitting process for repairs to homes and businesses still recovering from the damage caused by the impact of Hurricane Charley. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To continue the expedition of the reconstruction permitting process. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows the Post-Disaster Recovery process to continue. (#20041327-County Attorney)
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PUBLIC AGENDA
October
12, 2004
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5:00
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Public Hearing
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution on
Petition to Vacate 5-foot portion of a 20 feet wide Lake Maintenance Easement
at 14013 Image Lake Court, Fort Myers, Florida, located off of Summerlin
Road. (Case No. VAC2003-00029) WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To legitimize the construction of an existing
single-family residential swimming pool.
The easement was not shown on the permit application, and the pool was
constructed within the 20 foot wide Lake Maintenance Easement. The
vacation of this easement will not alter existing lake maintenance and
drainage conditions, and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any
future maintenance and drainage requirements. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Vacates a portion of the Lake Maintenance
Easement. (26-T45S-R24) (#3)
(#20041209-Development Services) |
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Public
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution on
Petition to Vacate a 12-foot wide Public Utility Easement located at 3303 and
3305 5th St. SW, Lehigh Acres, Florida 33971. (Case No. VAC2004-00044) 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. (S35-T44S-R26E) (#5)
(#20041210-Development Services) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution on
Petition to Vacate a 12-foot wide Public Utility Easement located at 3105 72nd
Street W., Lehigh Acres, Florida 33971.
(Case No. VAC2004-00048) 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. (S2-T44S-R26E) (#5) (#20041211-Development Services) |
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Public
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Adjourn |
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