District #1 Bob
Janes |
District #2 Douglas St. Cerny Chairman |
District #3 Ray
Judah
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District #4 Tammy Hall Vice Chair |
District #5 John E. Albion |
Donald D. Stilwell, County Manager |
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David
M. Owen County Attorney |
February 15,
2005
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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
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Reverend
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Cape
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February
15, 2005
1. |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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2. |
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Award and authorize staff to enter into a
Construction Manager Agreement for RFQ-05-01 Northwest Regional Library, to Karr Group, Inc. DBA Casey
Construction for the sum of five (5%) percent of the total construction cost
of the project. 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 services for the
construction of a regional library for the Lee County Library Division. Construction of the 40,000 square foot,
single story structure will include site development, concrete, masonry,
structural steel, metal joists, roofing, interior finishes, furnishings,
library equipment, electrical systems, telecommunications infrastructure,
plumbing and mechanical systems.
(#20050116-Construction and Design) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Award and authorize staff to enter into a
Construction Manager Agreement for RFQ-05-02 LEE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR- North BRANCH OFFICE, to Gary Wilkes,
Inc. for the sum of seven (7%) percent of the total construction cost of the
project. 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 services for the
construction of a North Branch Office for the Lee County Tax Collector. The 9,000 square foot, single story
structure construction will include site development, concrete, masonry,
structural steel, metal joists, roofing, interior finishes, furnishings,
electrical systems, telecommunications infrastructure, plumbing and
mechanical systems.
(#20050118-Construction and Design) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Addendum to the Construction Manager
Agreement, for RFQ-02-06 Lakes Regional Library, with Compass Construction
Inc. (Contract #2369) to include the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Phase
III, in the amount of $768,981.61 (includes the 5% CM Fee of
$36,618.00). This Addendum was
anticipated and the funds are within the project budget. 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 Phase III of
Lakes Regional Library construction, which includes furniture, fixtures, and
equipment. (#20050134-Construction
and Design) |
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
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4. |
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Accept a Petition to Vacate a 12-foot wide
existing platted Drainage and Public Utility Easement situated at 9911
Bavaria Rd., Fort Myers, Florida, located off of Treeline Ave. and adopt a
resolution, setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the 22nd day
of March 2005. (Case No.
VAC2004-00061) WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To construct an industrial building on the
combined Lots 7 and 8. 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. (S15-T45S-R25E) (#5)
(#20041716-Development Services) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Accept a Petition to Vacate a portion of 200 feet
wide County Road Right-of-Way known as Meeting Street located west of Lemon
Street and east of Date Street, in between adjoining properties at 2421 and
2481 Lemon St., St. James City, Florida, and adopt a resolution, setting a
Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the 22nd day of March 2005. (Case No. VAC2004-00072) WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Vacation of the public interest will allow assembly
of a larger lot. The vacation of this right-of-way will not alter traffic and drainage
conditions and the right-of-way are not necessary to accommodate any future
traffic and drainage requirement. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing. (S2-T46S-R22E) (#1)
(#20050058-Development Services) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Accept a Petition to Vacate a 12-foot wide Public
Utility Easement located at 534 & 538 Meadow Rd., Lehigh Acres, Florida,
and adopt a resolution, setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the 22nd
day of March 2005. (Case No.
VAC2004-00067) WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To build a commercial 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: Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing. (S5-T45S-R26E) (#5)
(#20050092-Development Services) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Concur with the ranking of Consultants by the
Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-05-05 AFFORDABLE HOUSING
METHODOLOGY, in the following order of ranking, and authorize contract
negotiations to commence with the number one ranked firm: (1) Clarion Associates; (2) James Duncan
and Associates; (3) Fishkind & Associates, Inc., and (4) Center for Urban
Policy Research (CUPR). WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides for a Consultant who will develop a legally
supportable methodology that will accurately and reasonably assess the
impacts of commercial developments on affordable housing and provide the
means to adequately mitigate these impacts.
(#20050119-Community Development) |
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HUMAN SERVICES |
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INDEPENDENT |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve and execute a utility easement to FPL for
the Lakes Regional Library 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
Lakes Regional Library.
(#20050108-County Lands) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve award of Quote # Q-050089, the purchase of
Medical Products-Laerdal for Emergency Medical Services, for the Division of
Public Safety (EMS), to the low quoters Laerdal Medical Corp., NASCO,
Tri-Anim Health Services, Inc. and Southeastern Emergency Equipment per item
as indicated on the attached tab sheet 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, at the expiration of the original term.
Estimated annual expenditures for these materials will be $92,000. Funding
will come from the individual divisions budget and they will be responsible
for monitoring their own expenditures. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: All purchases that exceed $50,000 must be board
approved. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Establishes competitive pricing for the purchase
of these materials. Estimated annual savings would be $16,000. (#20050096-EMS) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Authorize Chairman to approve an amendment and
change order to an interlocal agreement with the City of Cape Coral
pertaining to fire protection services within the Burnt Store Area Fire
Service MSTU from $350,000 annually to $442,000, and furnish an additional
$105,000 annually for fire prevention services. Funds are available. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Changes to interlocal agreements require Board
approval. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Addresses the cost of increased fire protection
services to residents of the Burnt Store MSTU District by the City of Cape
Coral, and provides fire prevention services to the District. (#20050127-Public Safety) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve and execute an Agreement to present an
application for Citizen Corps Grant to the State of Florida Division of
Emergency Management. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Grant requests require Board approval. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Authorizes Lee County Emergency Management to
apply for a grant to fund Citizen Corps program in the amount of $20,000.00. (#20050135-Emergency Management) |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
RESOURCES |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Increase the annual contract expenditure amount
under B-04-15, Annual Contract for Cleaning and Snagging, for the Division of
Natural Resources, from $1,000,000.00 to $4,000,000.00 for the first year of
the contract (05/18/04–05/17/05) and the second year of the contract
(05/18/05-05/17/06) if renewal option is exercised. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Increases in Board approved contracts over level
four authorization require approval by the Board. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows completion of various projects under
existing contract including work performed under NRCS grant for Hurricane
Debris Removal. (#20050123-Natural
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the award of Project # PB050221, the
purchase of seven new International trucks for Solid Waste, from Mauldin
International Trucks, at the Florida Sheriffs Association Bid Award base
price of $57,621 each–plus contract and non-contract options not-to-exceed
$11,428 each – for a total NTE price each of $69,049. Grand total: $483,343. (Please note: Solid Waste will bring a
blue sheet for Board approval at a later date for personnel
requirements.) Also approve transfer
of reserves in the amount of $483,343. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Purchases exceeding $50,000 require Board
approval. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides the Solid Waste Division with the ability
to transport solid waste from its three transfer stations. (#20050143-Solid Waste) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement C-13112 with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for the Ten Mile Canal Filter Marsh. The amendment extends the agreement to January 10, 2007 with minor modifications to the payment and deliverable schedule, which do not affect the overall District participation. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval is required for all contracts and
amendments thereto. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides time extension allowing for project
completion. (#20050147-Natural
Resources) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the Solid Waste Division to add one full
time position. This position is for
Project Manager for the WTE Expansion Project and may be a temporary contract
employee. Approve transfer of funds
from reserves in the amount of $98,500.00 to fund remaining portion of FY
04-05 budget if candidate is a direct employee. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board approval required for new positions. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides the Solid Waste Division with personnel
necessary to provide additional facilities to meet the ever-increasing
demands placed on the solid waste system.
(#20050148-Solid Waste) |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Roadway Lighting System Maintenance
Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for roadway lighting
on Metro Pkwy. (SR739) from Six Mile Cypress to Daniels Parkway. Also,
approve the Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute this agreement. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Requires Board Of County Commissioners approval
for agreements. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: This agreement establishes the commitment of Lee
County to serve as the maintaining local agency for roadway lights on Metro
Pkwy. (SR739) from Six Mile Cypress to Daniels Parkway. (#20050105-Transportation) |
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UTILITIES |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Supplemental Task Authorization No. 1 to
Contract #2932, to Q. Grady Minor & Associates, P.A., under CN-04-14,
MISCELLANEOUS UTILITY ENGINEERING DESIGN AND/OR INSPECTION SERVICES - A &
W Bulb Rd., Bass Rd., and Gladiolus Drive Utility Adjustment to Final
project, in the amount of $72,730.00. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides the County with a consultant already on
contract that can provide professional utility engineering services for the
A&W Bulb Rd. Bass Rd, and Gladiolus Drive Utility Adjustment to
Final. (#20050124-Utilities) |
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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12. |
COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve settlement in property case of Lee
County v. Banner Supply Company, Case No. 04-4134CA WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Only the Board can conclude litigation. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Ends litigation favorably to Lee County. (#20050128-County Attorney) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Interlocal Agreement between the County
and City of Fort Myers for the construction and occupancy of the City
Trailhead Fire-EMS Station located at the northwest corner of Veronica S.
Shoemaker and Shoemaker Lane. WHY
ACTION IS NECESSARY: The Board approves Interlocal Agreements. WHAT
ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows the County to fund construction costs up to
one and one-half million dollars ($1,500,000.00) and the City to fund
construction costs up to five hundred-fifty thousand dollars ($550,000.00)
for a station to be owned by the city and built on city-owned property. (#20050132-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).
(#20050153-Clerk of Courts) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve payment of delinquent tax overbid
claim-Agel. 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. (#20050154-Clerk of Courts) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve payment of delinquent tax overbid claim-Lee
County BOCC. 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. (#20050155-Clerk of Courts) |
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February
15, 2005
1. |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
2. |
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
3. |
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
4. |
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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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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UTILITIES |
11. |
PARKS AND RECREATION |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Meet as Board of Directors of the Lee County
Governmental Leasing Corporation to hold Annual Meeting and approve 2005
Annual Report. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To meet requirements of Florida Statute 617. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Maintains non-profit corporate status. (#20050029-County Attorney) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the Resolution of Necessity for the
acquisition and condemnation of parcels required for the Matlacha Park
Expansion Project. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: The Board must formally approve the Resolution of
Necessity prior to proceeding with condemnation of parcels necessary for the
project. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows the County to proceed with condemnation, if
necessary, so parcels can be acquired for the Matlacha Park Expansion
Project. (#20050120-County Attorney) |
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HEARING EXAMINER |
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PORT AUTHORITY |
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CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS |
February 15, 2005
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