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
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November 9, 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.
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November 9, 2004
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1. |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve and authorize Chairman to execute an
interlocal agreement between Lee County and the Town of Fort Myers Beach for
the Lee County Tourist Development Council Beach & Shoreline CIP project,
Newton Beach Park. Approve budget
transfer of $300,000 and amend the Fiscal
Year 2004-05/2008-09 Capital Improvement Program budget accordingly. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: The Board of County Commissioner must approve all
transfers and agreements. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides a mechanism to reimbursement the Town of
Fort Myers Beach with TDC beach and shoreline capital improvement program
funds. (#20041354-VCB) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Request Board of County Commissioners to adopt a
resolution authorizing the borrowing of up to $1,000,000 from the Tax Exempt
Commercial Paper Program for upgrading of selected roads in Western Acres
subdivision.. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: MSBU projects must be included in a resolution
prior to funding the improvements with Commercial Paper. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Approval of the resolution allows for specific
draws on the credit line to be made to provide construction funds. (#20041392-Budget Services) |
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CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Change Order No. 38 for RFQ-01-07, LEE
COUNTY FIREARMS TRAINING FACILITY, Contract 2025, with Casey Construction in
the amount of $543,000.00. Approval is also requested for a Budget
Resolution in the amount of $59,900.00 for funding from the Lee County
Sheriff and amend FY04/05-08/09 accordingly. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides this project with additional funds needed
due to rising ballistic steel prices encountered since the project Guaranteed
Maximum Price (GMP) was approved.
(#20041419-Construction and Design) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Addendum to the Construction Manager
Agreement, for RFQ-02-04 Justice Center Expansion Phase 4 (Sitework Package)
and Phase 5 (Vertical Package), with Centex Rooney Construction Company
(Contract #2161) to include the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Phases 4
and 5 in the amount of $4,494,306,00
(which includes the 4% CM Fee) with an eight (8) month completion time
anticipated for Phase IV and a ten (10) month completion time for Phase V for
a total concurrent construction time of fifteen (15) months. 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. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides Construction Management for the Justice
Center Expansion Phases IV and V.
(#20041421-Construction and Design) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve re-negotiated lease with Allstate
Insurance Company for 2,252 square feet of space on the second floor of the
Justice Center Annex (former Suntrust Plaza) at 2000 West Main Street, Ft.
Myers, FL. Lease cost will be $14.35
per square foot or $32,316.20 per year plus the CAM cost, which will be
determined as of 1/1/05. Lease will
be for five (5) years with five (5), one year options to renew. Lease to commence upon completion of
remodel of the new space, which will be sometime in January of 2005. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board must approve all leases and changes to those
leases. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows the county to place its government entities
in the space that Allstate Insurance Company currently occupies on the 7th
floor, while satisfying a request from Allstate Insurance Company to relocate
their office to a space with less square footage. (#20041425-Facilities Management) |
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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HUMAN SERVICES |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve and adopt Resolution to amend AC-4-4,
Contract Manual to authorize exemption from the formal bid level, for the
Department of Human Services, Housing Services Program to increase the level
from $50,000 to $75,000 to rehabilitate housing units purchased for resale to
low income families and prioritized for the elderly, disabled and to make housing
owned by low income families and the elderly safe and decent while
maintaining affordability. Funds are available from the CDBG entitlement
funds and Program Income, Hope III Sales Proceeds, and HOME funds. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Increases the purchasing level which will allow the Department of Human Services to bid and award contracts to local contractors to rehabilitate vacant and abandoned homes for resale to low income families as affordable housing and to restore safe, decent and affordable housing for low income Lee County homeowners. (#20041375-Human Services) |
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INDEPENDENT |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the award of Project # EX050002, the
purchase of tires for Fleet Management and Lee Tran, from all of the vendors
and authorized distributors listed – and for the prices as stated - on
Florida State Contract # 863-000-03-1. The expiration date of this contract
is February 28, 2005 with possible extensions; therefore, permission is requested
to utilize this contract until it expires if in the best interest of Lee
County. Also approve expenditures to
the listed state contract vendors for tire related services; including, but
not limited to mounting, balancing, alignments, service calls for flat tires,
on-site heavy equipment tire service, etc.
Total annual expenditure for tires and tire related services is
approximately $350,000. (Approval of
this project will supersede EX030264 - Board approved 2/18/03). Also request authority to continue
utilizing future Florida State Contracts for tires, etc. if in the best
interest of Lee County; and approval of an increase in future overall
expenditures of approximately 5% annually. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Purchases exceeding $50,000 require Board approval. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows Fleet Management and Lee Tran to purchase
tires at a competitive price, and also obtain related services from the same
vendor(s) for a turnkey package. Also
provides for a wider selection of brands; allowing for the purchase of the
make/type of tire that will provide the longest wear in specific
applications. (#20041282-Fleet
Management/Transit) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the acquisition of Parcel 203, Ten Mile
Linear Park, Project No. 2001 in the amount of $55,000 pursuant to the
Purchase Agreement; 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
voluntary acquisition of property thus avoiding the Board’s need to exercise
its power of Eminent Domain.
(#20041369-County Lands) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a
binding offer to property owner in the amount of $186,000 for Parcels 102 and
102-SE, Three Oaks Parkway Extension South, Project No. 4043, pursuant to the
Purchase Agreement; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle all
documentation necessary to complete the 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 a binding offer to property owner. (#20041389-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of
Strap No. 26-46-25-00-00001.2010 for the Estero Parkway Extension Project No.
5021, in the amount of $5,340,000; authorize payment of costs to close, and
the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to
complete the transaction. WHY
ACTION IS NECESSARY: The Board must accept all real estate conveyances
to Lee County. WHAT
ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Acquisition
of property necessary for the widening of Three Oaks Parkway and Estero
Parkway Extension Projects.
(#20041400-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the award of Project # EX050057, the
purchase of Cisco network hardware and maintenance, for the Library Division,
at Florida State Contract pricing, from Solarcom LLC. Grand total cost: $104,289.98. Permission is also requested to purchase the annual maintenance
for the useful life of this hardware at annual cost of approximately $7,000
per year. Board approval is also requested
to expend a not-to-exceed amount of $9,000 for miscellaneous and incidental
items that may be needed, including – but not limited to – cables, cards,
inside or overnight delivery services, etc.
If needed these items/services would be purchased via the most
economical and expedient methodology available. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Purchases over $50,000 must be approved by the
Board. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows the Library to upgrade existing network
technology (increasing security and reliability) and implement a separate
network for all public access computers.
(#20041411-Library) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Waive the formal quoting process and accept the
informal quoting method for Quote # IT040599, Bus Benches, Trash Cans, and
Sign Poles at Fort Myers Beach, for Lee Tran, to Lacor Streetscape, for the
unit prices as listed on the tab sheet, at an annual cost of approximately
$64,000. which is being fully reimbursed by the Town of Fort Myers Beach
(50%) and the Federal Transit Administration (50%). However, Lee Tran requests permission to purchase additional
bus stop equipment from Lacor Streetscape in the future. The waiving of the formal quoting process
is being requested due to time constraints in order to satisfy the needs of
Fort Myers Beach. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval is required for funding requests
over $50,000. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides for the purchase of benches, trash
receptacles and bus stop poles.
(#20041427-Transit) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Adopt a Resolution to approve changing a street
name on a platted street: as recorded Bob-White Ln in Plat Book 28, on Page
46, of Quail Creek unit 2 and Plat Book 25, on Page 157 of Quail Creek unit
1, to be changed to Bobwhite Ln. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To be in compliance with Lee County Ordinance
88-13. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: This will eliminate the dash (-) between the words
in the street name and correct the misspelling of the street name. (#20041382-E911) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Adopt a Resolution to approve changing a street
name on a platted street: as recorded Dana-Lin Cir in Plat Book 30, on Page
69, of Daughtreys Creek and Plat Book 33, on Page 2 of Daughtreys Creek 1st
Addition, to be changed to Dana Lin Cir. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To be in compliance with Lee County Ordinance
88-13. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: This will eliminate the unnecessary dash (-)
between the words in the street name and may help expedite locating the
street name in an emergency response.
(#20041383-E911) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Adopt a Resolution to approve changing a street
name on a platted street as recorded Jef-Nik Ln in Plat Book 8, on Page 40,
of Helfenstein Estates to be changed to Jef Nik Ln. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To be in compliance with Lee County Ordinance
88-13. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: This will eliminate the unnecessary dash (-)
between the words in the street name and may help expedite locating the
street name in an emergency response situation. (#20041384-E911) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Adopt a Resolution to approve changing a street
name on a platted street: as recorded Re-Cherche St in Plat Book 27, on page
147, of Mirror Lakes, to be changed to Recherche St. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To be in compliance with Lee County Ordinance
88-13 WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: This will eliminate the unnecessary dash (-)
between the words in the street name and may help expedite locating the
street name in an emergency response situation. (#20041385-E911) |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve for acceptance, and filing with the
Clerk’s Office, Minutes Department, an after-the-fact emergency under
Resolution 04-08-70 the following Supplemental Task Authorizations for
CN-03-07, MISCELLANEOUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, for Hurricane Charley Storm
Debris Removal Monitors: STA No. 2
for Boyle Engineering, Contract No. 2511, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$250,000; STA No. 1 for Hardesty and Hanover, Contract 2491, in the
not-to-exceed amount of $350,000; and STA No. 2 for Consul-Tech, Contract
2495, in the not-to-exceed amount of $400,000. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides after-the-fact approval for the Solid
Waste Division’s use of Debris Removal Monitors to provide monitoring,
verification of load capacity and documentation of debris cubic yardage being
trucked to the temporary disposal sites.
(#20041181-Solid Waste) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Execute Grant Agreement #04018 with Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), awarding $25,000 to Lee County
for construction of the “FWC ‘05 Reef Grant” project. Approve corresponding Budget Amendment
Resolution amending the FY04-05 - 08-09 CIP Program accordingly. Execute
“Attachment E” - Certification regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility
and Voluntary Exclusion. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To accept funding from FWC and certify eligibility
to receive federal funds. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Formalizes $25,000 in grant funding. (#20041363-Natural Resources) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve for acceptance, and filing with the
Clerk’s Office, Minutes Department, an after-the-fact Emergency under
Resolution 04-08-70 Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 2524 with D. J. Casey
Enterprise to temporarily increase the contract processing rate (currently
$14.58 per ton paid on outgoing, processed tons) to receive, process, remove
from the County's site, and recycle, horticultural/ vegetative materials an
additional $3.75 per ton during the months of August, September, and October
2004 only, to compensate for additional labor and equipment employed to
process and remove the significantly higher volume of horticulture material
received due to Hurricane Charley. The estimated tonnage of horticulture material that will be
subject to this additional rate is approximately 32,000 tons total during
August, September, and October 2004, or $120,000.00 in additional
compensation. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval is required for services exceeding
$50,000.00. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides continuous service from the contracted
provider to receive, store, process and remove the significantly increased
volume of horticultural material entering the County's Waste to Energy (WTE)
Plant due to Hurricane Charley and provides the resources to maintain a neat,
orderly, and FDEP compliant operation.
(#20041406-Solid Waste) |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Board approval to enter into the attached
Landscape Installation and Maintenance Agreement between Lee County and
Portofino–Ft. Myers Limited Partnership.
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 an
existing landscaping project.
(#20041330-Transportation) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve award of Project # EX050049, the purchase
of one new Versalift Model VST-5000I aerial device and chassis for DOT from
Time Manufacturing Company at the prices given in the Federal General
Services Administration Contract #GS-30F-1024H. Also approve the trade-in of asset # 019726 to Time
Manufacturing for an amount of $8000.
Total cost: $111,281. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: As this expenditure will exceed $50,000, Board
approval is required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides DOT/Traffic with a new bucket truck to
replace asset # 019726 which was damaged in a fire. The cost to repair the fire damage, together with other needed
repairs, will exceed the value of the truck; therefore, it will be traded in
on the new vehicle.
(#20041393-Transportation) |
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UTILITIES |
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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 a Master Meter Automated Reading
System for the San Carlos area, formerly GES area, from the most qualified
bidder, Hughes Supply, Inc., in the amount of $145,000. 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 #53904 for the purchase of an
Automated Meter Reading System for the GES area. (#20041253-Utilities) |
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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 utilization of the Brevard County Bid No.
B-5-04-34 (Thompson Trash & Wellpoint Pumps) for the purchase of three
Thompson Dewatering Pumps for Lee County Utilities in the amount of
$100,711.00, (piggyback). 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 #55717 for the purchase of three
Thompson Dewatering Pumps so that Lee County Utilities may continue to make
repairs to the system in an expeditious manner due to the purchase of the GES
system. (#20041274-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the chairman on behalf of the BOCC to
approve South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Agreement No.
IA050215 for Waterway Estates Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Reuse Storage Project. The total SFWMD funds are $100,000 and the
total project cost is $650,000.
Remaining funds will be available in Lee County Utilities CIP budgeted
funds. Approve Budget Amendment
Resolution for $100,000, and amend FY04-05/08-09 CIP accordingly. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To establish the responsibilities and funding
obligations of the County as this partially SFWMD-funded project is completed
within a two-year period. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows Lee County to work cooperatively with SFWMD
to complete the project (construction of a new 0.50 million-gallon
aboveground storage tank and pumping facilities) that will enhance the future
water resources capability of the Lee County Utilities system. Also, reduces the amount of water disposed
to the river, and reduces nutrient-loading of the river. (#20041279-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance, by Resolution and
recording of one (1) utility easement, as a donation of water and gravity
main extensions serving San Carlos
Six-Acre Center. This is a developer
contributed asset project located on the west side of S. Tamiami Trail
approximately 800 feet north of Sanibel Blvd. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service, fire protection,
and sanitary sewer service to the recently constructed commercial
development. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Places the water and wastewater facilities into
operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20041280-Utilities) |
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve
Funding Agreement for Legal Aid between Lee County and the Legal Aid Society,
Inc. for County funding of legal aid in the amount of $208,623.00 for the
period of October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005. Authorize Chairman’s signature on the
Funding Agreement. WHY
ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board
of County Commissioners’ approval and execution is required to finalize the
agreement with the Legal Aid Society, Inc. WHAT
ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Finalizes
the Funding Agreement with the Legal Aid Society, Inc. for legal services to
the indigent residents of Lee County in family law matters. (#20041416-County Attorney) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Funding Agreement for Legal Aid
between Lee County and the Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. for County
funding of legal aid in the amount of $108,366.00, for the period of October
1, 2004 through September 30, 2005.
Authorize Chairman’s signature on the Funding Agreement. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board of County Commissioners’ approval and
execution is required to finalize the agreement with the Florida Rural Legal
Services, Inc. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Finalizes the Funding Agreement with the Florida
Rural Legal Services, Inc. for legal services to the indigent residents of
Lee County in housing, immigration, and farm worker employment issues. (#20041417-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).
(#20041404-Clerk of Courts) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve payment of delinquent tax overbid
claim-Porter. 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. (#20041418-Clerk of Courts) |
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Initiate in the current round of Lee Plan
amendments, a Board of County Commissioner sponsored text amendment to
reevaluate the provisions of Lee Plan Policy 75.1.4 (consideration of reduced
density in the Coastal High Hazard Area). WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: The September deadline has passed and the
reevaluation of this policy would have to be put off for almost one year. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows for the reevaluation of Policy 75.1.4
during the current Lee Plan amendment cycle.
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HUMAN SERVICES |
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INDEPENDENT |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Reject the sole proposer under RFP 04-02 ADA
Paratransit Service and authorize staff to provide the service in house at an
annualized cost savings to Lee County of $60,000. Request Board approve a budget amendment resolution to
establish a ADA Paratransit budget to perform the service with county
personnel and a transfer from general fund reserves in the amount of
$529,862. Request Board approve the
addition of 48 county positions to provide the ADA Service. Request Board authorize Staff to bring
back any subsequent blue sheets needed for the ADA service. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: The requested action requires Board approval. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows Lee County Transit to provide the ADA
Paratransit Service with county personnel at an annualized cost savings to
the County of $60,000.
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
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TRANSPORTATION |
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UTILITIES |
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve an additional $75,000.00 for purchase
order of Foley & Lardner, LLP for legal representation before the Surface
Transportation Board, Washington D.C., in the adverse abandonment action
against Seminole Gulf Railroad, Case AB-400, for Alico Road Project. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To cover additional costs expected in the adverse
abandonment proceeding against Seminole Gulf Railroad for the Alico Road
Project. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides additional funds expected to be needed
for representation of this case.
(#20041387-County Attorney) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve mediated settlement with Worthington
Holding Southwest LLC for parcel 103 of Treeline Avenue Project. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board must approve mediated settlement. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Settles compensation due for parcel 103 not
including attorney fees and expert fees.
(#20041390-County Attorney) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Per Florida Statutes 193.461(3)(a), waive the
requirement that an annual application or statement be made for agricultural
classification of property within the County after an initial application is
made and the classification granted. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Florida Statutes authorize the County to waive the
requirement, if requested by the Property Appraiser. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Waives the requirement for annual filing for
Agricultural Exemption, if prior application is made and classification
granted. (#20041412-County Attorney) |
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HEARING EXAMINER |
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PORT AUTHORITY |
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CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS |
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WALK ON AGENDA ITEMS
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ACTION REQUESTED: BoCC approval for the Chairman to execute the attached State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Local Agency Natural Disaster Emergency Contract related to Federal Highway Administration funds. Also approve Budget Amendment for $13,455,000. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: BoCC approval is required for execution of the Contract and Budget Amendment Resolution. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Adopts a Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute the Contract, allowing FDOT and Lee County to enter into a Natural Disaster Emergency Contract in the not-to-exceed amount of $13,455,000. (#20041483-Transportation) REASON FOR WALK ON: FRDP Grant deadline is November 11, 2004 |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Present Commissioner Coy Appreciation Resolution |
PUBLIC AGENDA
November 9, 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 to
Vacate the Westerly 700 +/- feet of Coconut Road, a County Road Right-of-Way
Easement (Viewer’s Road), and a smaller portion of County owned Road Right-of-Way,
located at Coconut Road, Estero, Florida
(Case No. VAC2003-00023) WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To permit the development of the Coconut Point Marina property and to provide a private road to the marina parcel. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Vacates a portion of County Road Right-of-Way
Easement. (S7-T47S-R25E) (#3)
(#20040963-Development Services)
CONTINUED
FROM 10-26-04 |
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Public
Hearing |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution on
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. (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: Vacates the Drainage and Public Utility
Easement. (S16-T44S-R26E) (#5)
(#20041336-Development Services) |
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Public
Hearing |
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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 5559 6th
St. W. Lehigh Acres, Florida 33971.
(Case No. VAC2004-00052) WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To construct a light industrial building 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. (#5)
(#20041380-Development Services) |
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Public
Hearing |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Hold a Public Hearing to amend Ordinance 83-23 to
expand the legal description to include Phase II of the Country Lakes Streetlighting
MSBU. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Public hearing is a legal requirement in the
consideration of the amending of a Municipal Service Benefit Unit. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides an opportunity for public input. Satisfies the legal requirements of the
Florida Statutes to proceed with the amendment of the Country Lakes
Streetlighting MSBU for the purpose of adding Phase II to the unit. (#20041323-MSTBU
Services) |
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Public
Hearing |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: 1) Approve an exchange of real property interests
(under §125.37, F.S.) in a portion of the County’s easement located in a
development known as Timberwalk at Three Oaks in exchange for a Perpetual
Easement Grant also located at Timberwalk at Three Oaks; and, 2) authorize
Chairman to sign the necessary documents to complete the exchange of real
property interests. 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 with new water
transmission lines at no cost to the County, improved access for maintenance
of water supply wells, and a larger land area for well protection zones. (#20041312-County
Attorney) |
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5:05
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Public
Presentation of Matters by Citizens |
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Adjourn |