District #1

Bob Janes

District #2

Douglas St. Cerny

Chairman

District #3

Ray Judah

 

District #4

Tammy Hall

Vice Chair

District #5

John E. Albion

 

Donald D. Stilwell,

County Manager

 

Robert W. Gray,

Deputy County Attorney

 

 

December 7, 2004

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COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 2120 MAIN STREET, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA

 

9:30 AM

Invocation:

Pastor Russell Brown

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

Presentations:

 

 

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Florida Animal Control Association Awards Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner St. Cerny-#20041608)

 

 

 

Recap

 

 

 

Public Comment on the Consent and Administrative Agenda

 

 

 

Consent Agenda:

 

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Items to be pulled for discussion by the Board

 

·  

Motion to approve balance of items

 

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Consideration of items pulled for discussion

 

 

 

Administrative Agenda

 

 

 

Walk-ons and Carry-overs

 

 

 

Commissioners' Items/Committee Appointments

 

 

 

County Manager Items

 

 

 

County Attorney Items

 

 

 

Adjourn


CONSENT AGENDA

December 7, 2004
 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve and authorize Chairman to execute interlocal agreements between Lee County and the City of Sanibel for four (4) separate Lee County Tourist Development Council Beach & Shoreline CIP projects.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board of County Commissioner must approve all agreements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides a mechanism to reimbursement the City of Sanibel with TDC beach and shoreline capital improvement program funds.  (#20041490-VCB)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve and authorize Chairman to execute an interlocal agreement between Lee County and the City of Sanibel for the Lee County Tourist Development Council Beach & Shoreline CIP project, Sanibel Beach Parks Hurricane Charley Expenses. Approve budget transfer of $169,500 and amend the FY 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 City of Sanibel with TDC beach and shoreline capital improvement program funds.  (#20041491-VCB)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

For Facilities Management, MARS, approve four (4) new Tradesworker III positions to maintain additional square footage acquired in the County, per MOU of 4/7/98 and amended 11/27/01.  Estimated costs for balance of FY05 for salaries, vehicles, equipment, and operating expenses is $266,441.  For Facilities Management Admin, approve (1) Tradesworker II position, previously approved by County Admin during the June, 2004 budget process, but omitted from the budget workshop books.  Estimated cost for balance of FY05 is $39,135.  For Internal Services-Fiscal, approve (1) Account Clerk, Sr. position, to provide fiscal support.  Estimated cost for balance of FY05 is $39,675.  Approve budget transfer from General Fund Reserves in the amount of $345,251, and approve Budget Amendment Resolution for Fleet Management.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required for establishment of new positions, budget transfers and resolutions, and Piggy Back purchases over $50,000.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Staff and equipment for Facilities Management, Maintenance and Repair Division, and Internal Services-Fiscal, due to additional square footage acquired by the County. (#20041453-Facilities Management)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the additional expenditures on award of Project # EX040509, the purchase of modular furniture, accessories, and related services at the Florida State Contract price of $11,609.24 from Herman Miller Workplace for the Morgue expansion project.  Also approve the expenditure of a not-to-exceed amount of $1,161. for such incidentals as miscellaneous components, overnight delivery services, etc.  These funds are in addition to an already approved amount of $123,153.72 in June.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Department of Public Works to obtain the furnishings necessary to complete the expansion of the Morgue.  (#20041548-Construction and Design)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve reduction in demolition and lot mowing liens totaling approximately $7,166 down to $2,200 for a parcel located at 4976 N. Galaxy Drive, East Fort Myers, payable within 60 days from date of Board approval.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required for mitigation of county assessment liens.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows assessment lien to be released.  (#20041492-Development Services)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition to Vacate a 12-foot wide Drainage and Public Utility Easement located at 923 Hepburn Ave., Lehigh Acres, FL 33936, and adopt a resolution, setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the 11th day of January 2005  (Case No. VAC2004-00065).

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. (#20041495-Development Services)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize an extension, from December 31,2004, to May 30, 2005, for Contract C-2742 between the Board of County Commissioners and the Southwest Florida GWI Housing VIII (SWFGWI)

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

This contract extension is technical in nature and will allow for more time for SWFGWI to complete its contractual obligations to the county.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Extends the grant award agreement, allowing additional time for SWFGWI to use SHIP funds to construct 54 rental/special needs units at Hatton B. Rogers Apartments for very-low-income elderly households. (#20041526-Planning)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize an extension from December 31, 2004, to May 30, 2005, for Contract C-2732, and an extension from December 31, 2004, to May 30, 2005 and minor changes in the scope of work for Contracts: C-2384 and C-2385 between the Board of County Commissioners and the Lee County Housing Development Corporation (LCHDC). 

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

These changes are technical in nature and will allow for more time and flexibility for the LCHDC to complete its contractual obligations to the county.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Extends the grant award agreements, allowing additional time and flexibility for the LCHDC to use SHIP funds to construct and/or rehabilitate affordable housing for very-low and low-income households. (#20041527-Planning)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Project # PB050088, the utilization (piggyback) of the Florida Department of Transportation-Public Transit Office Bid # FVPP-02-CA-2, which has gone through their competitive bidding process, for the purchase of seven ADA Vans (22 feet in length), for Lee Tran.  The vans will be purchased from Transit Plus Inc. at a unit price of $54,985. for a grand total of $384,895. for seven vans.  This bid was originally awarded in September 2002, and has been renewed yearly by FDOT with approved price increases.  This purchase is 100% federally funded by the Federal Transit Administration.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required because this expenditure will exceed $50,000.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

By utilizing the Florida Department of Transportation Bid, Lee Tran will be able to have the vans built and delivered in a timely fashion, thus allowing Lee Tran to continue to provide high quality paratransit service. (#20041524-Lee Tran)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept the donation of a Slope Restoration Easement and Temporary Construction Easement Agreement for STRAP Number 34-45-24-00-00002.0100, Summerlin Road Six-Laning, Project No. 4067; authorize payment of recording fees; and authorize 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:

Accepts donation of easement needed for the Summerlin Road Six-Laning Project. (#20041541-County Lands)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept ten Quit-Claim Deeds for right-of-way necessary for the Dewberry Lane Special Improvement MSBU for maintenance of existing roads and streetlights; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary; authorize payment of recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Dewberry Lane is currently a privately owned road and the County cannot initiate maintenance without obtaining ownership.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Acquisition of right-of-way via Quit-Claim Deeds from benefited property owners. (#20041542-County Lands)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve and execute a utility easement to FPL for the Estero Community Park Project. Authorize Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete the transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must approve conveying an easement across County-owned property.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides an easement for electric service to the Estero Community Park. (#20041543-County Lands)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Consider the revised project list recommended by the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee for CIP 206002, Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities, FY 03/04.  Approve budget amendment resolution in the amount of $31,994. in the Transportation Capital Improvement Fund and amend FY 04-08 CIP.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Authorizes staff to bid the project.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Constructs 230 LF +/- of sidewalk along Pine Island Road to mitigate an unsafe walking condition. Piping the drainage ditch will also reduce maintenance costs in the future.  (#20040244-Transportation)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Supplementary Task Authorization (STA) No. 6, with Pitman-Hartenstein & Assoc., Inc., under CN-03-07 – Miscellaneous Professional Services – Bonita Beach Road (Mango Drive to I-75) Construction Administration Services to allow for the continuation of work previously started under STA No. 1, in the NTE amount of $39,418.00 (with a total of STA #1 and STA #6 of $78,836.00)

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the County with continued Construction Administrative Services on Bonita Beach Road (Mango Drive to I-75).  (#20041532-Transportation)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award B-04-36 COUNTY-WIDE MINOR PAVING & DRAINAGE , for the Department of Transportation, to the eight (8) lowest responsive, responsible bidders meeting all bidding requirements:  AEC, Inc., Ajax Paving Industries, Inc.,  APAC-SE, Better Roads, Inc., Cougar Contracting, Inc., Gulf Paving, Inc., John Carlo, Inc., and Stevens & Layton, Inc.; based on individual unit prices multiplied by the estimated quantity, for a total not-to-exceed annual contract amount of $1,350,000.00, with an annual contract period of one (1) year.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Will provide the Department of Transportation, Parks & Recreation and Natural Resources with the availability of having eight (8) contractors to perform intersection improvements, drainage improvements and general roadway improvements based on an as-needed basis for a one-year period without going through the formal bidding process each time.  (#20041537-Transportation)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Concur with the ranking of Consultants by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-05-01 QUEUE JUMP DESIGN – METRO & COLONIAL, in the following order of ranking, and authorize contract negotiations to commence with the number one ranked firm: (1) Pitman-Hartenstein & Associates, Inc.; (2) PBS&J; (3) Kisinger Campo & Associates Corp.; (4) Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt, Inc. (DRMP).

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Consultant will design and permit a Queue Jump (electronic toll overpass integrated with the Leeway/Sunpass systems) at the intersection of SR 739 (Metro Parkway) and SR 884 (Colonial Boulevard).  The design will consist of a minimum of one lane in each direction of SR 884 being elevated over SR 739, to allow the through movement on SR 884 to bypass the signalized at-grade intersection, which will remain.  (The design shall be prepared so that the installation of the queue jump can be converted in the future to a fully functional overpass as described in the PD&E, with the at-grade intersection for the EB and WB through movement.)  (#20041544-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, and recording of one (1) utility easement as a donation of a fire hydrant serving Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the south side of Pine Island Road approximately 550 feet east of North Cleveland Avenue.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide fire protection to the recently constructed credit union.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the fire hydrant into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20041506-Utilities)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Chairman, on behalf of the BOCC, to sign as the Chief Official of the Subgrant Recipient for Lee County Utilities’ application for a Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program Grant in the amount of $120,000.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Required by each agency’s regulations.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Establishes the BOCC as being the Subgrant Recipient of the Grant.  (#20041522-Utilities)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Concur with the ranking of Consultants by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-05-02 REGIONAL WASTEWATER RESIDUALS FEASIBILITY STUDY, in the following order of ranking, and authorize contract negotiations to commence with the number one ranked firm:  (1) Hazen & Sawyer; (2) Camp, Dresser & McKee Inc. (CDM); and (3) MWH.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Consultants to provide professional services for the project known as REGIONAL WASTEWATER RESIDUALS FEASIBILITY STUDY to include analysis of available residual handling options, develop recommendations for residuals handling, prepare a cost estimate for the recommended option and produce a report of findings and recommendations. (#20041534-Utilities)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Concur with the selection of consultants by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-05-03 MISC. ELECTRICAL &/OR INSTRUMENTATION DESIGN SERVICES FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS, and authorize staff to negotiate hourly rates and independent cost with the following three (3) firms: Anchor Engineering Consultants; PLI Engineering, Inc.; and RKS Consulting Engineers, Inc. for a contract period of two (2) years with the option of renewal for one (1) additional year.  Also, authorize Chairman on behalf of the Board to execute the agreements upon final negotiations.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the County with three consultants on this contract that can provide professional services for the project known as MISC. ELECTRICAL &/OR INSTRUMENTATION DESIGN SERVICES FOR UTILITY SYSTEMS on an as needed basis. (#20041535-Utilities)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve entering into a construction contract under RFQ-04-01 DEEP INJECTION WELL AND MONITORING WELL CONSTRUCTION, for the project known as Three Oaks Injection Well to Youngquist Brothers, Inc., in the lump sum amount of $4,191,800.00, plus additional fees (on an as-needed basis) to include gravel contingency; 24-hour packer testing; and rig delays, based on 270 days for substantial completion, 300 for final completion for 7 days per week and 24 hours a day drill schedule.  Authorize Chairman to execute contract upon receipt from Youngquist Brothers.  Also approve Budget Transfer in the amount of $2,366,000.00 from Utilities Sewer Connection Fees to the Three Oaks WWTP Expansion project and amend FY04/05 – 08/09 CIP accordingly.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with a contractor, Youngquist Brothers, to proceed with the Three Oaks Injection Well under RFQ-04-01.  (#20041591-Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve “Contribution Agreement” with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service for the services of a County employee Program Manager and approve Budget Amendment for an amount not-to-exceed $71,228.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide funds for the Program Manager position in the Lee Soil and Water Conservation Program.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Assists in bringing about conservation, development and wise use of land, water and related resources in Lee County. (#20041557-Parks and Recreation)

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve continued use of the law firm of Williams, Mullen, Clark & Dobbins through the persons of R. Stuart Broom, Esq. and Robert Riley, Esq. for legal services relating to the Lee County Waste-to-Energy Third Boiler Unit and the County’s power sales arrangements, for the additional amount of $400,000.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows for the continued use of outside legal services for essential Waste-to-Energy matters that require outside legal representation.  (#20041568-County Attorney)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the Railroad Crossing Agreement by and between the Simon Property Group, Inc. and Seminole Gulf Railroad for a two-lane crossing at Sandy Lane in conjunction with the development of the Coconut Point DRI.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Condition of proportionate share payments or offset(s) for the development of the Coconut Point DRI Regional Mall and Retail Center.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides approval for the Railroad Crossing documents pursuant to the Developer Agreement for the Coconut Point DRI.  (#20041595-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).  (#20041566-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Expenditures in the amount of $120,352 by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.  Revenues for these expenditures were from various fees, services, etc. that were collected by the Sheriff’s Office during the period of 09/09/04 to 09/30/04.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is needed to expend funds collected.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Enables Sheriff’s Office to offset expenditures.  (#20041501-Sheriff)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board to approve budget transfer to the Sheriff’s FY 03/04 Budget to reflect a return of unspent monies of $437,374 and to reflect actual line item expenditure totals.  Also, approve budget amendment resolution for the receipt of $150,443 of interest earnings, $1,147,549 for Federal Inmate Housing revenues.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Sheriff and Board of County Commissioners adjust accounts at the close of each fiscal year to facilitate the reconciliation of expenditures for the combined annual financial report.  This annual audit is required by Florida Statutes.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Return of non-spent and collected funds.  (#20041502-Sheriff)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board to approve transfer from the General Fund #001 Reserves in the amount of $833,890.  Funds are from excess/unspent funds from FY 03/04.  Also amend the LCSO FY 04/05 budget accordingly.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is needed to expend 04/05 funds.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Enable Sheriff’s Office to carry over prior year approved expenditures into new fiscal year. (#20041503-Sheriff)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve minutes of the following Board of County Commissioners Meetings: February 27, 2001 (Regular); January 29, 2002 (Regular); June 4, 2002 (Regular); November 26, 2002 (Regular); May 19, 2003 (Zoning); May 20, 2003 (Regular); August 19, 2003 (Regular); September 9, 2003 (Regular); November 3, 2003 (Zoning); December 15, 2003 (Zoning) and December 16, 2003 (Special-Lee Plan).  (#20041605-Minutes)

 

 

(f)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve minutes of the following Board of County Commissioners Meetings: January 5, 2004 (Zoning); February 2, 2004 (Management and Planning); March 29, 2004 (Zoning); April 5, 2004 (Zoning); April 19, 2004 (Zoning); June 7, 2004 (Zoning); June 28, 2004 (Budget); September 8, 2004 (Budget); September 22, 2004 (Budget) and November 1, 2004 (Management and Planning).  (#20041606-Minutes)

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

December 7, 2004

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to sign a resolution for the authorization, Execution and delivery of a Bond Purchase Agreement that meets certain specific criteria in connection with the Transportation Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A.  Authorize other approvals as necessary contained in this resolution.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Allows greater flexibility in marketing the Transportation Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Bond Purchase Agreement to be signed (if the bonds are sold) without reconvening the Board of County Commissioners.  (#20041546-Budget Services)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request BOCC adopt Alignment #4 in the Alignment Analysis Report for Bonita Beach Road Widening from Old US 41 to Imperial Street, and authorize DOT to proceed with design of 6-lane section for this segment.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Florida case law dictates that alignment decisions should be made by the Board of County Commissioners after due consideration of the availability of alternative routes, costs, environmental factors, long-range area planning and safety considerations.  These factors have been addressed and are documented in the report that is attached.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Establishes roadway alignment with a record of factors considered in selection process. Also allows DOT to continue with the design process.  (#20041545-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve, under E-03-08 GES Resolution No. 03-07-08, award of the Design-Build Agreement with Harn R/O Systems Inc., for the Pinewoods Water Treatment Plant RO Expansion in the lump sum amount of $8,498,104.00.  Further authorize Chairman to execute the Design Building Agreement upon receipt from Harn R/O Systems.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the Utilities Division with a Design Build firm for the Brackish R/O Expansion at Pinewoods Membrane Treatment Facility.  (#20041588-Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS