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

 

David M. Owen County Attorney

 

 

March 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

 

9:30 AM

Invocation:

Pastor Becky Robbins/Penniman

Lamb of God Church

 

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

Presentations:

 

 

·          

WCI Communities Appreciation Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Hall-#20050310)

 

 

 

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:
Approve Blasting Permit Number BLS2004-00008 for Airport Technology Center with recommended conditions.  (#20050213-Development Services)

 

 

 

10:00 AM

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Presentation by David Bennett, Court and Corrections Planning Consultant, regarding ongoing efforts to effectively maintain jail population.  (5 to 10 minutes)  (#20050316-County Manager)

 

 

 

10:00 AM

ACTION REQUESTED:
Consider submitting formal comments to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) regarding proposed rule changes to the Manatee Speed Zones based on Board discussion at Management and Planning Committee Meeting of March 14,2005.  (#20050318-Natural Resources)

 

 

 

 

Walk-ons and Carry-overs

 

 

 

Commissioners' Items/Committee Appointments

 

 

 

County Manager Items

 

 

 

County Attorney Items

 

 

 

Adjourn


CONSENT AGENDA

March 15, 2005

  

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2161 with Centex Rooney Construction Company for RFQ-02-04 Justice Center Expansion Phase 3 Renovations (4th & 5th Floor Pods A and B; Restroom Remodeling; Elevator Lobby Improvements and Central Energy Plant Alterations), in the amount of $147,143.00.  This project was in the CIP and the funds are available within the budget.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Increases the contract to include refurbishment of the three (3) existing York chillers in the Justice Center Central Energy Plant.  (#20050248-Construction and Design)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve award of Project No. EX050263, the purchase and installation of Bentley Carpet Tiles and other flooring related items for the 4th floor Hearing Rooms of the Justice Center for Construction and Design, from Bentley Prince Street, Inc and Re: Source Florida, at the prices given in the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Service Contract no.: GS-27F-0011A – grand total price (including non-contract options of $8,272.00):  $56,457.76. Also approve the expenditure of a not-to-exceed amount of $5,700.00 for such incidentals as, but not limited to, floor prep, replacement of wood base, etc.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Expenditures exceeding $50,000.00 require Board approval.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Will provide the hearing rooms with new carpet replacing the 20-year-old carpet at the reduced cost of the GSA contract.  (#20050258-Construction and Design)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award and authorize staff to enter into a Construction Manager Agreement for RFQ-05-04 PUBLIC SAFETY STATION AT TRAILHEAD, to Lodge Construction, Inc. for the sum of seven (7%) percent of the total construction cost of the project.  This project was in the CIP and funds are available within the 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 services for the site clearing, development and construction of an approximately 13,000 square foot building for Lee County Emergency Medical Services and the City of Fort Myers Fire Department to be located at the intersection of Shoemaker Lane and Shoemaker Boulevard.  (#20050271-Construction and Design)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve change of ownership of lease for the facility, located at 25300 Bernwood Drive, Units 3, 4 and ½ of 5, Bonita Springs, Florida from Sunaid of Florida, Inc. to Bonita Springs-Estero Association of Realtors, Inc.  This facility is currently occupied by the Lee County Tax Collector’s Office.  All terms and conditions of the lease remain the same.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Lee County to pay the current owner all rents due to them and keep lease documents current with owner information.  (#20050283-Facilities Management)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve BW-05-08 with Crowther Roofing in the amount of $65,870.00 for roof repairs at Lakes Park due to Hurricane Charley.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides funds for roof repairs at Lakes Park.  (#20050289-Facilities Management)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Change Order No. 2 to J.L. Wallace, Inc., under RFQ-02-02 Estero Community Park, in the amount of $81,586.00.  This project was in the CIP and the funds are available within the budget.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Construction Manager to complete the Estero Community Park project to add a permanent generator and change the emergency lighting.  (#20050304-Construction and Design)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition to Vacate a 12-foot wide Drainage and Public Utility Easement located at 1243 Sentinela Blvd., Lehigh Acres, Florida 33936, and adopt a resolution, setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the 12th day of April 2005.  (Case No. VAC2005-00002)

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.  (S1-T45S-R27E)  (#5)  (#20050222-Development Services)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition to Vacate a 12-foot wide Public Utility Easement located at 904 Hamilton Avenue, Lehigh Acres, Florida, and adopt a resolution, setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the 12th day of April 2005.  (Case No. VAC2005-00003)

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.  (S23-T44S-R27E)  (#5)  (#20050224-Development Services)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve reduction of a County demolition assessment lien from approximately $14,947 down to $5,760 for a parcel located at 1302 Laurel Drive in North Fort Myers payable within 120 days 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.  (#20050237-Building Department)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition to Vacate 12-foot wide Public Utility Easements located at 3419 Lee Blvd.,

3400, 3402, 3404, 3406, 3410, 3412, 3414, 3416 and 3418  4th St. W., Lehigh Acres, Florida, and adopt a resolution, setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the 12th day of April 2005.  (Case No. VAC2005-00004)

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To construct a commercial plaza on the combined twenty (20) lots.  The lots are now zoned for a Commercial Planned Development (CPD) and the vacation of these easements will not alter existing utility conditions and the easements are not necessary to accommodate any future utility requirements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing.  (S26-T44S-R26E)  (#5)  (#20050275-Development Services)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition to Vacate a 12-foot wide Public Utility Easement located at 3423 and 3435 Stabile Rd., St. James City, Florida, and adopt a resolution, setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the 12th day of April 2005.  (Case No. VAC2005-00007)

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To construct a concrete block wall on the common property line between the two lots.  There are no existing improvements in the easement and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future utility requirements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing.  (S35-T45S-R22E)  (#1)  (#20050286-Development Services)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve a Contract Amendment between the Board of County Commissioners and Florida Department of Community Affairs for Lee County to receive an additional $10,353 in Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds; approve a budget resolution amendment

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To execute an agreement to receive additional CSBG funding and to establish an increase in budget.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides an additional  $10,353 for education, employment and emergency assistance for eligible Lee County households for a total allocation of $183,613  (#20050274-Human Services)

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve award of Formal Quotation #Q-040690, the purchase of a Mobile Sterilization and Adoption Vehicle for Animal Services, to the low quoter meeting specifications, LaBoit, Inc.; for the price of $ 227,550.  Also approve an additional $10,000 for the possible purchases of extended warranties if it is deemed to be in the best interest of Lee County at a later date.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Animal Services to institute a progressive program of mobile sterilization of domestic cats and dogs.  This vehicle will also be used to promote education and adoption on a mobile basis.  (#20050054-Animal Services)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization (STA) No. 8 to Contract No. 2484 to Hole Montes, Inc., under CN-03-07, Miscellaneous Professional Services – Corkscrew Road Improvements East of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, for continuation of the project in the amount of $73,100.00, for a total amount of $692,741.00.  This STA was anticipated and funds are within the project budget.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Enables consultant to continue with misc. plan, signal, permitting and landscape services for the Corkscrew Road Improvements East of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway project.  (#20050165-MSTBU Services)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize: 1) the Division of County Lands to make binding offer to property owner in the amount of $5,300 for Parcel 102, Gunnery Road Widening Project No. 4055, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; 2) the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete 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 binding offer to property owner.  (#20050197-County Lands)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize: 1) the Division of County Lands to make binding offer to property owner in the amount of $750 for Parcel 129C, Gunnery Road Widening Project No. 4055, pursuant to the Purchase Agreements; 2) the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete 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 binding offer to property owner.  (#20050200-County Lands)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of the Outpost Lounge parcel, located at 2041 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers in the amount of $250,000, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement. Authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The acquisition of property necessary for the future widening of Ortiz Avenue, Project 4072.  (#20050212-County Lands)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize: (1) accept the donation of a Slope/Restoration Easement for acquisition of Parcel 500 & 501, Imperial Street Widening. Project 4060; (2) payment of costs and fees to close; (3) Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the County to proceed with the project without resorting to Eminent Domain proceedings.  (#20050235-County Lands)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $15,400 for Parcels 1007, 1008 and 1009, Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd. (formerly Palmetto Avenue) Extension, Project No. 4073, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner.  (#20050255-County Lands)

 

 

(H)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the purchase of a +/- 2.30 acre parcel of land for the Olga Water Treatment Plant, Project No. 7117, in the amount of $445,000, pursuant to terms and conditions as set forth in the Purchase Agreement, authorize payment of necessary fees to close; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.  Also approve Budget Transfer in the amount of $190,000 from Utilities Reserves for contingencies.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The voluntary acquisition of a +/- 2.30-acre parcel of land adjacent to the existing Olga Water Plant.  The owner of the +/- 2.30-acre parcel is the City of Fort Myers.  (#20050256-County Lands)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED:

The Board approves a two-year Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CON) for Lee County Emergency Medical Service.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Florida Statue 401.25 (d), require EMS providers to submit a CON with a bi-annual license renewal application.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Lee County Emergency Medical Service to be re-certified by the Bureau of EMS as an Advanced Life Support (ALS) Provider for two additional years.  (#20050231-EMS)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve a Resolution to amend Administrative Code AC-3-10; External Fees & Charges Manual, External Fee # 22-1 Ambulance Service Fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Approval is necessary to 1) Brings EMS ambulance user fees in line with higher reimbursement rate structure; 2) Establish a Special Detail user fee for ambulance standby; 3) Establish an EMS Public Education user fees to cover material costs of courses offered to the public.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Approval will 1) authorize EMS billing vendor ADPI to adjust ambulance transport billing rates; 2) allow EMS to bill private organizations requesting special ambulance coverage for a special event; 3) allow EMS to charge individuals taking public education classes for course materials.  (#20050251-EMS)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Solid Waste Division to add seven (7) Equipment Operator or Equip. Operator, Sr. positions primarily for the purpose of transporting solid waste from the Lee & Hendry Transfer Stations to the Lee-Hendry landfill. Also add one scale attendant position due to the increased traffic at the recycle/disposal facilities.  Approve transfer of reserves in the amount of $154,600.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required for new positions.  Self-haul of solid waste is projected to save $300,000 per year in operating expenses.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the Solid Waste Division with the necessary personnel resources to effectively transport solid waste to the Lee-Hendry landfill.  (#20050252-Solid Waste)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve waiving of the formal process for BW-05-07, for Lakes Park and Adjacent Waters Debris Removal, for the Natural Resources Division, to Marine Contracting Group for a total Not-to-Exceed amount of $300,000.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the Natural Resources Division with a contractor who will provide debris removal for the islands and water bodies in and surrounding Lakes Park.  (#20050284-Natural Resources)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

1) Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Change Order No. 4 to the existing contract with Crowder Gulf JV (Lee Contract No. 1848) in an amount not to exceed $495,000.00, for the collection and transport of demolition debris from Upper Captiva.  Additional funds required due to additional amounts of debris setout by homeowners after original estimate.  2) Authorize transfer of funds in the amount of $500,000.00 from Solid Waste Reserves.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows County and Contractor to complete the removal of debris from Upper Captiva.  (#20050305-Solid Waste)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Change Order No. 4 to Cross Environmental Services, Inc., in the amount of $57,500.00 under B-03-16 Demolition and/or Removal of Multiple Single Family Dwellings, for a revised contract amount of $321,500.00.  This project was in the CIP and funds are available within the budget.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows for the demolition of six (6) additional single-family residences in various locations in Bonita Springs.  (#20050247-Transportation)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization (STA) No. 5 to AIM Engineering & Surveying, Inc., under Contract No. 2485, CN-03-07 Miscellaneous Professional Engineering in the amount of $143,530.20 for CEI Services for Treeline Extension from Pelican Preserve to North of Daniels Road.  This STA was anticipated and the funds are within the project budget.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with Construction and Contract Administration and Inspection Services for the Treeline Extension from Pelican Preserve to North of Daniels Road project.  (#20050249-Transportation)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Change Order No. 2 for CN-02-23 SANIBEL BRIDGE TOLL PLAZA RECONSTRUCTION and CAPE CORAL BRIDGE TOLL PLAZA RECONSTRUCTION to URS in the amount of $700,355.39.  This project was in the CIP and funds are available within the budget.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with a Consultant to: 1) Prepare plans and specifications for construction of a second administration building at the Cape Coral Bridge that will serve a new toll plaza;  2) Prepare surveys, geotechnical investigations for sign structures; 3) Analyses of traffic as required; 4)  Prepare plans and specifications for a new retaining wall to prevent encroachment from adjacent areas;  5)  Provide electronic toll collection gantry plans and specifications.   The gantries will facilitate equipment maintenance so that lane closure will not be required during maintenance; and 6) Provide additional services for required environmental permitting.  (#20050264-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of a water main extension serving Terraverde Buildings, 24 thru 31.  This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located along the east side of Island Park Road approximately ¾ of a mile south of U.S. 41 South.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service and fire protection to this phase of the multi-family residential development.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20050051-Utilities)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of water distribution and gravity collection systems serving Bella Terra, Phase 3C. This is a Developer contributed asset project located on the south side of Corkscrew Road approximately one mile east of Wildcat Run.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this phase of the proposed residential development.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of these phases of the subject property and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20050140-Utilities)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of one (1) 8’’ diameter master meter assembly and a force main extension serving Fisherman’s Cove.  This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on west side of A & W Bulb Road just south of McGregor Boulevard.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to the proposed multi-family development consisting of 72 units.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20050141-Utilities)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of the water and gravity main extensions serving CYPRESS BEND AT SHADOW WOOD PRESERVE.  This is a Developer contributed asset project located the end of Shadow Creek Boulevard approximately 1 mile west of South Tamiami Trail.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this phase of the residential development.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20050142-Utilities)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation of a water distribution system, gravity collection system, one (1) lift station and a force main serving Hawk’s Preserve.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the south side of State Road 80, approximately ½ mile east of Buckingham Road.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this recently constructed residential development.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the water and sewer systems into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20050190-Utilities)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution and recording of one (1) utility easement, as a donation of a fire hydrant serving Shoppes at Fiddlesticks, Parcel ‘E’.  This is a developer contributed asset project located on the west side of Fiddlesticks Boulevard approximately 1,100’ south of Daniels Parkway.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide water service and fire protection to the recently constructed commercial development.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20050194-Utilities)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of two 10’’ diameter master meter assemblies and a gravity main extension serving Riverwalk. This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on the east side of Winkler Road approximately 1/4 mile north of College Parkway.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this proposed 292-unit Multi-Family residential development.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20050257-Utilities)

 

 

(H)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution and recording of one (1) utility easement, as a donation of a water distribution system and a force main connection serving Preserve Plaza.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the west side of S. Tamiami Trail, just south of Park Road.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water and sanitary sewer service to the recently constructed commercial building.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the water distribution system and force main into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20050263-Utilities)

 

 

(I)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, and recording of one (1) utility easement as a donation for a water main extension and master-meter assembly to serve as an interconnect between the City of Cape Coral, Del Prado Extension and Lee County Utilities.  This is considered to be a developer contributed assets project. The project is located just west of North Tamiami Trail on the north side of Del Prado Extension.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Allows for the sale of potable water service on a wholesale basis to, and as requested by, the City of Cape Coral.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the water main extension and master-meter assembly into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20050265-Utilities)

 

 

(J)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation for a water main extension serving Jobe Road Extension.  This is a Developer contributed asset project located at the northwest corner of Daniels Parkway and Palomino Road.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Provides adequate water infrastructure to support future development.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the water main into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20050266-Utilities)

 

 

(K)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award B-05-13 GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON (GAC) PURCHASE AND GAC REMOVAL, for the Utilities Division, to the low bidder meeting all bidding requirements, Calgon Carbon Corporation, for a Total Lump Sum amount of $71,870.00. This contract will be for a period of One (1) year with Four (4) one-year renewable terms for a total of Five (5) years. This project has the funds available and are within the budget.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

To select a contractor who will furnish all labor, materials, equipment and supervision for the supply and installation, removal and disposal of Granular Activated Carbon at the Olga Water Treatment Plant.  (#20050280-Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board approve increase of existing Parks & Recreation Maintenance Specialist, Sr. position, #02615, from part-time (58 hours bi-weekly) to full-time status (80 hours bi-weekly).  This will enable staff to improve the efficiency and operations of the office buildings at Terry Park.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board must approve all position status changes.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Increasing position to full-time status provides adequate hours needed for cleaning and maintaining office buildings at Terry Park, eliminates the need for contract cleaning and saves money.  (#20050009-Parks and Recreation)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve utilization of piggybacking on the City of Sanibel’s Price Agreement, which was formally bid, for Mechanical Removal of Exotic Trees at various locations within Lee County with Ronald W. Klebart for the Parks & Recreation department.  The total project amount will not exceed $500,000.00 and includes purchase orders 55234 in the amount of $12,474 and 63339 in the amount of $20,870.00.  This project has the funds available within the budget.  This agreement is in effect until November 15, 2006.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Parks & Recreation department to immediately begin the mechanical removal of exotics in the Conservation 20/20 preserves.  (#20050281-Parks and Recreation)

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Adopt Resolution approving the issuance of Lee County Industrial Development Authority Private Activity Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005 (North Fort Myers Utilities, Inc. Project) for the benefit of North Fort Myers Utilities, Inc., in an initial aggregate principal amount not to exceed $16,630,000.00 for the primary purpose of (i) financing the acquisition, construction and equipping of certain capital improvements (the “2005 Project”) to its wastewater utility system, (ii) refinancing outstanding indebtedness of the Borrower including, but not limited to, all or a portion of the Authority’s outstanding Sewer Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1995A (North Fort Myers Utility Project) (the “Refunded Bonds”), the proceeds of which were used by the Borrower to refund certain outstanding indebtedness and construct and equip certain capital improvements to the Utility System for its service area, and (iii) funding any necessary reserves and paying costs associated with the issuance of the Series 2005 Bonds.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Board consideration of proposed Industrial Development Authority Bonds as required by Internal Revenue Code and Florida Statutes.  Board approval will authorize and adopt the approving Bond Issuance Resolution.  (#20050277-County Attorney)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve an additional $100,000.00 for the purchase order for Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson law firm as special trial counsel in Brown, et al. v. Lee County.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To cover additional costs anticipated in this lawsuit.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides additional funds needed for continued representation in this case.  (#20050278-County Attorney)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Consider approval of a Grant of Easement to North Fort Myers Utilities, Inc. (NFMU) for placement of a new sewer force main into a twenty-foot (20') wide strip of Lee County property located in North Fort Myers.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Grants an easement for utility purposes to NFMU.  (#20050288-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).  (#20050311-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve payment for delinquent tax overbid money-Florida Refund Associates.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to Florida Statute 197.  Lee County is to hold unclaimed overbid funds from Delinquent Tax sales for a period of two years on behalf of the original landowner.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Clerk has received a verified claim of these funds and requests that you release them to the claimant.  (#20050312-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve payment for delinquent tax overbid money-Florida Refund Associates.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to Florida Statute 197.  Lee County is to hold unclaimed overbid funds from Delinquent Tax sales for a period of two years on behalf of the original landowner.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Clerk has received a verified claim of these funds and requests that you release them to the claimant.  (#20050313-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve payment for delinquent tax overbid money-Marcos.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to Florida Statute 197.  Lee County is to hold unclaimed overbid funds from Delinquent Tax sales for a period of two years on behalf of the original landowner.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Clerk has received a verified claim of these funds and requests that you release them to the claimant.  (#20050314-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve payment for delinquent tax overbid money-Stillwell.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to Florida Statute 197.  Lee County is to hold unclaimed overbid funds from Delinquent Tax sales for a period of two years on behalf of the original landowner.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Clerk has received a verified claim of these funds and requests that you release them to the claimant.  (#20050315-Clerk of Courts)

 

  

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

March 15, 2005 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Amend and update Administrative Code 3-21 Travel Authorization and Reimbursable Expenses and authorize a resolution effective February 4, 2005 to allow employees to be reimbursed for personal vehicle use as set forth by the U.S. General Service Administration Standard Mileage Rate of $0.405/mile.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To update County policy and foster consistency as the Lee County Port Authority currently uses this rate.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Updates current County travel reimbursement policy to reflect revised mileage rates using the updated US General Services Administration Standard Mileage Rate and other minor revisions.  (#20050242-County Manager)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED:

DENY the request for rehearing of the Board decision in Zoning Case # DCI2003-00090 (Blue Stone RPD) located on McGregor Boulevard and Pine Ridge Road.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Land Development Code allows an aggrieved party to file a request for a rehearing in a zoning action where the party believes there is new evidence or points of law or fact which may have been overlooked or misunderstood by the Board of County Commissioners.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Board to consider whether a rehearing is warranted.  (#20041618-Zoning)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the Option Agreement for Sale and Purchase dated February 4, 2005 (Option Agreement) for the County and State’s proposed joint acquisition of Parcel 258 Conservation 2020; authorize the Chairman to execute the option agreement; 2) authorize payment of due diligence costs and 3) the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary for the proposed acquisition of the property.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board of County Commissioners must approve any option contract for the proposed purchase of real property.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Accepts the terms and conditions of the Option Agreement negotiated by the State of Florida with the owners of the +/- 100-acre Boomer Estate, located in Estero.  (#20050228-County Lands)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Bid Waiver # W-050286 to waive the formal quotation procedure, and allow Public Safety–EMS to purchase helicopter airframe parts, as well as the repair/labor of airframe parts, from American Eurocopter.  A waiver has been requested because American Eurocopter is the sole distributor of helicopter parts for Eurocopter Aircraft operating within the United States geographic area (please see Attachment #3).  It is also requested that the term of this waiver be for one year with a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Public Safety-EMS to purchase required parts, etc. on an as-needed basis in order to keep the helicopters fully operational.  (#20050295-EMS)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Consider the project list recommended by the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee for CIP 206002, Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities, FY 2004/05 to 2008/09.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Authorizes staff to design and bid the projects.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Continues development of a bikeway and walkway network for Lee County.  (#20050160-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board direction regarding the Partial Final Judgment in Bennett v. Lee County Case No. 01-2712CA, declaring Section 34-1006(b)(2) and (b)(3) of the Land Development Code invalid.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board must decide course of action for Lee County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Preserves right of appeal.  (#20050261-County Attorney)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the Resolution of Necessity for the acquisition and condemnation of parcels in Phase II, required for the Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project (East Terry Street north to within the Brooks Subdivision), No. 4043.

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 Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project (East Terry Street north to within The Brooks Subdivision), No. 4043.  (#20050292-County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

 

Text Box: CONVENE AS THE LEE COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL LEASING CORPORATION
 

 

 


(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request that the Lee County Governmental Leasing Corporation authorize the President to execute (sign) tax returns for the year ended September 30, 2004.  No funds are required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Federal and state laws require that corporations file income tax and intangible tax returns.  Signing the tax returns and filing them with the respective authorities will serve as compliance with federal and state laws.  (#20050293-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

 

Text Box: RECONVENE AS THE LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
 

 

WALK ON AGENDA
March 15, 2005

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED:
Request Board approve budget amendment resolution in the amount of $80,000 to establish budget for the 6th annual Lee County Reading Festival on March 19, 2005.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Accepts various donations as unanticipated revenue; and designates expenditures.  (#20050260-Library)