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 21, 2004

Please fill out a “Request to Comment” card if you plan to address the Board and return it to the Clerk at the left of the podium prior to the start of the meeting.

All back up for this agenda is available in the Public Resources Office, 1st Floor, Administration Building

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PLEASE NOTE:  The Board may take action in its capacity as the Port Authority or Government Leasing Corporation.

COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 2120 MAIN STREET, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA

 

9:30 AM

Invocation:

 Pastor Ken Murdock

 Unity of Fort Myers

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

Presentations:

 

 

·         

Robert Stewart Building Official of the Year 2004 Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Hall-#20041646)

 

 

 

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

 

 

9:30 AM

Public Hearing

ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt and enact an ordinance known as the Lucaya Community Development District Ordinance.  (#20041641-County Attorney)

 

 

 

Walk-ons and Carry-overs

 

 

 

Commissioners' Items/Committee Appointments

 

 

 

County Manager Items

 

 

 

County Attorney Items

 

 

 

Adjourn


CONSENT AGENDA

December 21, 2004 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board approve Budget Amendment Resolution to allocate excess Fund Balance and Capital Grant Revenue for carryover Capital Projects and Grants.  Request Board approve Transfer of Funds from reserves and authorize interfund transfers.  Request Board amend 04/05–08/09 Capital Improvement Program to reduce or increase Capital Projects.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board of County Commissioners must approve Budget Amendments and Transfers from reserves.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides for unexpended funds budgeted to a project in a fiscal year to be carried forward in the new fiscal year.  (#20041660-Budget Services)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award Service Provider Agreement for CN-04-18, FINANCIAL ADVISOR, to Public Financial Management Inc., at the fees indicated in Exhibit B Compensation and Method of Payment.  Further authorize Chairman to execute the Service Provider Agreement upon receipt.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with an advisor that will assist the County in the issuance of various types of debt financing as well as conduct special analyses as needed.  The Financial Advisor will not participate either directly or indirectly as underwriters in the sale of the bonds, nor have any financial interest, directly or indirectly in such sale, except as to compensation pair hereunder by the County.  (#20041665-Budget Services)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve lease with Otay Investments, L.L.C. for 13,750 square feet of space at 12681 Metro Parkway, Ft. Myers, Florida.  Lease is for 5 years with one, five year renewal upon same terms and conditions.  Base rental cost for the first year is $5.62 per square foot or $77,275 and CAM charges for the first year will be $1.20 per square foot or $16,500.  Base rental cost will increase on an annual basis in the amount of the latest CPI.  Lease can be terminated by giving landlord three months advance written notice.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board must approve all leases.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Sheriff’s Department to keep their evidence storage facility in the same location as they have been for the last 5 ½ years.  (#20041659-Facilities Management)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition to Vacate a 12-foot wide Public Utility Easement located at 1223 Fitch Ave., Lehigh Acres, Florida, and adopt a resolution, setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the 11th day of January 2005.  (Case No. VAC2004-00058)

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:

Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing.  (S13-T44S-R27E)  (#5)  (#20041620-Development Services)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition to Vacate a 12-foot wide Public Utility Easement located at 407 Broadway Ave., Lehigh Acres, Florida, and adopt a resolution, setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the 11th day of January 2005.  (Case No. VAC2004-00045)

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:

Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing.  (S27-T44S-R27E)  (#5)  (#20041629-Development Services)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize: (1) Approval of Purchase Agreement for acquisition of Parcel 155, Burnt Store Road Widening Project No. 4088, in the amount of $100,000.00; (2) the Chairman on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners to execute Purchase Agreement; and (3) payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle and accept 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 purchase of the property during the voluntary acquisition phase of the project.  (#20041590-County Lands)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Proposal # P-020559.  Approve change to the Health Plan Stop Loss policy:  Change the specific deductibles from $150,000 to $300,000.  Drop the aggregate loss portion which currently reinsures the self funded health plan when the total loss is 125% of the expected loss. Total aggregate is limited to $3,000,000.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board of County Commissioners must approve changes to the Health Plan.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This action has the potential to save the County significant amounts of money by assuming an increased portion of the risk rather than paying premiums.  (#20041621-Human Resources)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate for acquisition of Parcel 167, Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd. Extension Project No. 4073, in the amount of $200 plus attorneys fees ($775.56) and reimbursement for relocation of business sign ($6,794.20); 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 Board avoids Eminent Domain.  (#20041624-County Lands)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the utilization of piggybacking from the City of Tamarac, Florida, RFP 04-14R, Resolution #R-2004-180, for Medical Billing Services, from Advanced Data Processing, Inc., at a cost of seven (7%) of the monthly collections for non-Medicaid accounts, a flat rate of $150.00 per month for Medicaid accounts and $1.00 per transport to meet HIPAA requirements.  Also, authorized the Chairman to execute the County’s Service Provider Agreement upon receipt.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Emergency Medical Services with a qualified firm for the administration, processing and collection of the costs of transporting Emergency Medical Services (EMS) patients.  (#20041650-EMS)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

(a)

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 Change Orders for B-04-13, WASTE TIRE PROCESSING, Change Order No. 1, Modern Recycling, Contract 2753, for walking floor trucks/trailers complete with operator, fuel, etc., to transport solid waste due to truck shortage caused by Hurricane Charley cleanup; RFP-00-01, SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING FRANCHISE SERVICES, Change Order No. 4, Onyx Waste Services of Florida, Inc., Contract 1969, to provide labor, material, equipment, supplies, to collect and transport vegetative debris from Hurricane Charley to designated disposal sites; and RFP-00-01, SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING FRANCHISE SERVICES, Change Order No. 6, Florida Recycling Services, Inc. & Frank Ward, Sr., a Joint Venture, Contract 1383, to provide labor, material, equipment, supplies to collect and transport vegetative debris from Hurricane Charley to designated disposal sites.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides after-the-fact approval for the Solid Waste Division’s use of vendors to collect and transport the increased volume of solid waste resulting from hurricane cleanup.  (#20041651-Solid Waste)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve award of Quote # Q-040704, Temporary Labor Services for Solid Waste Division, to the lowest quoter, Pacesetter Personnel Service (who will act as the primary vendor) and also to the second low quoter, Tandem Staffing Solutions (who will act as the secondary vendor), per the unit price listed on the Lee County Tabulation Sheet.  The department expects to spend $50,000.00 to $60,000.00 on an annual basis.  Also request authority to renew this quote for four additional one-year periods, upon mutual agreement of both parties. Additionally, allow the Purchasing Director authority to rescind the award and go to the next lowest bidder if the awarded vendor fails to meet their contractual obligations.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required because this expenditure will exceed $50,000.00

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Establishes competitive, fair market prices for Temporary Labor Services.  Estimated savings to the taxpayer is $11,600.00  (#20041654-Solid Waste)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve a budget transfer from Solid Waste Management Fund reserves, increasing the FY04-05 CIP Budget for the Lee/Hendry Landfill Phase II Project (CIP Proj. # 200924) in the amount of $2,900,000.00 and amend the FY 04-05 CIP accordingly.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required for CIP budget amendment.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides additional funds for the Landfill CIP budget in order to provide additional capacity for the landfill and the leachate treatment system.  (#20041657-Solid Waste)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve award of Quote # Q-050046, Curb Sweeping Services, for the Department of Transportation-Operations Section, to the overall low quoter who met all specification requirements, Precision Cleaning Inc., based on the pricing listed on the Lee County Tabulation Sheet.  The department estimates spending approximately $75,000. on an annual basis.  Also request authority to renew this quote for four additional one-year periods, upon mutual agreement of both parties.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Establishes competitive, fair market prices for Curb Sweeping Services for the Department of Transportation.  Estimated savings to the taxpayer is $52,000.  (#20041619-Transportation)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the request from the Town of Fort Myers Beach to evenly split the costs of the first phase of the Estero Boulevard Transit Lane Feasibility Study, up to a maximum County participation of $37,500, subject to execution of an interlocal agreement to that effect.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board action necessary to pursue fund-sharing and interlocal agreement.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Commits County to splitting costs to advance traffic/transit evaluation portion of feasibility study in response to Town’s request.  (#20041649-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve award of Quote # Q-040700, Welding and Metal Fabrication for Lee County Utilities, to Titan Mfg, Inc. as the sole quoter meeting all specification requirements. The initial term of this agreement is for one year. Request authority to renew this quotation for four additional one-year periods if in the best interest of the County. Estimated annual expenditures will be $100,000.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

All purchases that exceed $50,000 must be board approved.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Utilities Division to obtain welding and metal fabrication services.  (#20041551-Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve project # PB050095, the utilization (piggyback) of the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) RFQ # OT040451, which has gone through their competitive bidding process, for the procurement of Ground Application Services for Exotic Plant Control, to be utilized by the Lee County Parks and Recreation Department.  The awarded vendor is Applied Aquatic Management Inc.  The current term of the contract runs for three years, from 9/29/04 to 9/28/07.  Request authority to continue to utilize this contract if renewed by the SFWMD at the end of the three-year period, if it is in the best interest of Lee County at that time.  For general information, the Parks and Recreation Department estimates spending approximately $400,000 during the next twelve months.  The majority of the expenditures for this service will be covered by grant funds.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides an annual contract for ground application services for exotic plant control that can be ordered as needed by the Parks and Recreation Department.  (#20041596-Parks and Recreation)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board approve establishing a full-time (80 hours biweekly) Parks & Recreation Program Specialist, Senior position, currently a temporary on-call, position #T2348.  This will enable staff to improve the efficiency and customer service at Bay Oaks Community Center.   This position will be reimbursed by the Town of Fort Myers Beach at 100% of the total cost of the position.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board must approve all position status changes.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Increasing to full-time status provides more hours for senior programs.  This will also allow the other staff to concentrate on regular duties.  (#20041655-Parks and Recreation)

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(a)

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)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Review and approve the Lee County School District Capital Improvement Plan for Impact Fee Revenue.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Lee County Land Development Code (LDC) requires that the Lee County School Board present the Capital Improvement Program for Educational Facilities to the Board of County Commissioners for approval.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Compliance with LDC provisions governing documentation of the planned use of school impact fee revenue.  (#20041643-County Attorney)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept three warranty deeds for segments of Sandy Lane right-of-way from North Point Lake, LLC and Edward J. McArdle, Trustee; approve a DRI proportionate share offset for the Coconut Point DRI in the total amount of $2,757,358.80; authorize the County Attorney’s Office to accept and record documents related to the right-of-way transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Florida Statutes requires Board acceptance of land transfers to the County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

It satisfies the requirements related to the transfer of land to support construction of Sandy Lane right-of-way in accordance with the Coconut Point DRI Development Order and Development Agreement.  (#20041652-County Attorney)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept six warranty deeds for segments of Sandy Lane right-of-way between the Eastern Railroad right-of-way boundary and Corkscrew Road; approve impact fee credits in the total amount of $1,262,206.80; authorize the County Attorney’s Office to accept and record documents related to the right-of-way transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Florida Statutes requires Board acceptance of land transfers to the County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

It satisfies the requirements related to the transfer of land to support construction of Sandy Lane right-of-way in accordance with the Coconut Point DRI Development Order and Development Agreement.  (#20041658-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).  (#20041623-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

 ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

December 21, 2004 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve an Interlocal Agreement with Charlotte County to provide the Boca Grande Community Planning Association Inc. additional public financial support in the development of the Boca Grande Community Plan.  Approve Budget Amendment Resolution for unanticipated revenue of $20,000.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To allow Lee County to administer an additional $20,000.00 pass through funds that will be provided by Charlotte County for the Boca Grande Community Plan.  Board approval is required for Budget Amendment Resolutions.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Sets forth terms for Lee County to receive pass through funding from Charlotte County for the development of the Boca Grande Community Plan.  (#20041513-Planning)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize: (1) Approval of the purchase of Parcel 184, Conservation 2020 Land Acquisition Program, Project No. 8800, located in Section 15, Township 45, Range 22 on Pine Island, in the amount of $2,116,400; (2) the Chairman on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners to execute Purchase Agreement; (3) payment of necessary costs and fees to close; and  (4) the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete transaction and grant time extension to close, if necessary.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally accept all real estate conveyances to Lee County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The acquisition of one of the properties recommended by the Conservation Land Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory Committee and approved for acquisition on Blue Sheet 20031501.  (#20041481-County Lands)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Bid Waiver # W-050118 to waive the formal quoting process and authorize the purchase of helicopter fuel for Public Safety/EMS from PrivateSky Aviation Services, Inc.  A bid waiver has been requested because PrivateSky requires that any and all fueling of aircraft on its property be coordinated and purchased through PrivateSky.  It is also requested that the term of this waiver mirror the length of the lease agreement with this vendor which was approved by the Board on November 4, 2003; with a not to exceed amount of $120,000 annually.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Expenditures exceeding $50,000 require Board approval.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows for the purchase of helicopter fuel from PrivateSky Aviation at Southwest Florida International Airport.  (#20041637-EMS)

 

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)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Bid Waiver # W-050112 to waive the formal quoting process and authorize the purchase for Solid Waste of one Volvo L-110E loader from Flagler Construction Equipment, LLC at a price of $145,441 using a 36 month lease/purchase agreement with an interest rate of 3.79% and including trade-in of a 1994 Volvo Michigan L-120 rubber tire wheel loader.  Monthly payment will be $4,292.39.  Also, authorize the Board Chairman on behalf of the BOCC to execute and sign the Volvo Lease-Purchase Agreement at time of delivery.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Expenditures exceeding $50,000 require Board approval.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the County and its contracted operator (Covanta) with a replacement loader to be used for loading and handling solid waste and ash residue at the waste to energy facility.  (The loader currently in use has logged over 17,000 hours of use and has become increasingly costly to maintain.)  Savings to taxpayers: approximately $8,500.  Covanta will reimburse the County the total cost of the loader.  (Please see Background.)  (#20041635-Solid Waste)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the Amendment to Resolution of Necessity for the acquisition and condemnation of Parcels 102-A, 102-B, 103-A, 103-B, and 105, required for the Koreshan Boulevard Extension now known as Estero Parkway (Three Oaks Parkway to Ben Hill Griffin Parkway), Project No. 5021.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally approve the Amendment to Resolution of Necessity prior to proceeding with condemnation of these parcels, which are necessary for the project.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the County to proceed with condemnation, if necessary, so parcels can be acquired for the Koreshan Boulevard Extension now known as Estero Parkway (Three Oaks Parkway to Ben Hill Griffin Parkway), Project No. 5021.  (#20041626-County Attorney)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Direct a non-emergency ordinance amending Lee County Ordinance #04-17 and authorizing the Copper Oaks Community Development District to exercise additional special powers to public hearing on January 11 or 25 , 2005 at 9:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard;  Provide direction to county staff as to whether the proposed ordinance requires review by the Executive Regulatory Oversight Committee prior to public hearing.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Copper Oaks Community Development District has petitioned the Board for consent to exercise additional powers provided for under F.S.  §190.012 (2)(a) and (d) pertaining to recreation and security systems.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows response to District’s petition by providing a forum to evaluate the appropriateness of the request.  (#20041672-County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

 WALK ON AGENDA

December 21, 2004

 

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED:
Adoption of Resolution which consents to the actions taken by the Housing Finance Authority of Lee County, Florida pertaining to the issuance of Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds Series 2004 or Series 2005.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Ratification of such action is required under Florida Statutes Chapter 159.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Action will allow the Housing Finance Authority of Lee County, Florida to issue its Mortgage Revenue Bonds for multi-family financing and to provide affordable housing opportunities for low, moderate and middle income families in Lee County, Florida.  (#20041683-Planning)

 

(#2)

Walk On
 

ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize an extension, from December 31, 2004, to May 30, 2005, for Contract C-2379 between the Board of County Commissioners and Habitat for Humanity, of Lee County Inc. (HH), and execute a grant agreement for $10,000.00 in SHIP funds for the construction of 1 single-family unit for a low-income household in Dunbar.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:
Both requests are technical in nature.  The extension of C-2379 will allow for more time for Habitat to complete its contractual obligations to the county.  A new grant agreement is needed because C-2622 (which was for $10,000) expired prior to project commencement.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Extends C-2379, allowing additional time for Habitat to use SHIP funds to construct affordable 39 single-family housing units for 24 very-low and 15 low-income households.  Allows the County to enter into a grant agreement for the construction of a house for a low-income household in Dunbar with $10,000 in SHIP subsidy.  (#20041684-Planning)