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

 

 

October 11, 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 Elliott Penn

Fort Myers Christian Center

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

Presentations:

CP 1

 

·         

Project H.O.P.E. Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Judah-#20051316)

CP 2

 

·         

Emergency Nurses Week Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Albion #20051391)

CP 3

 

·         

Length of Service Awards

 

 

(Human Resources-#20051330)

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Walk-ons and Carry-overs

 

 

 

Commissioners' Items/Committee Appointments

 

 

 

County Manager Items

 

 

 

County Attorney Items

 

 

Adjourn until 5:00 PM


CONSENT AGENDA

October 11, 2005

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Accept the sole Proposal received from BVK for RFP-05-04 TOURISM ADVERTISING, PROGRAM PLANNING, CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION, and authorize contract negotiations to commence with this firm.  Further, authorize Chairman to execute an agreement for an amount up to $6,000,000.00, upon approval of additional funding, with a contract period of October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2008 with the option of renewal for two (2) one (1) year periods.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The selected proposer shall be the principal advisor and provider to the Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) for the following advertising services:  Development of a strategic advertising plan; creative strategy, creation and production of all advertising; placement of advertising, regardless of type, at the lowest competitive rate; development and coordination of media plans; brand marketing; create and implement cooperative advertising programs; and develop promotions in order to stretch the reach of the advertising budget.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval Recommended.  (#20051311 – County Administration)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve lease with DeLaCruz Properties, LLC for 5,600 square feet of space at 3114 Lee Boulevard, Building B, Unit #1 in Lehigh Acres to be utilized by the Tax Collector’s office.  Lease is for 5 years with one, 5 year renewal period upon the same terms and conditions.  Base rental cost is $18.00 per square foot or $100,800 per year with CAM cost of $2.50 per square foot or $14,000 per year.  Annual increases to the base rental cost will be 3%.  Lease can be terminated upon giving 3 months written notice to Lessor.  Also approve Budget transfer from General Fund Reserves in the amount of $37,000 to cover the additional cost above their current space lease amount.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Tax Collectors office to expand their offices in Lehigh Acres.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20051337-Facilities Management)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Award Professional Services Agreement for CN-05-15 LEE COUNTY SHERIFF EVIDENCE FACILITIES, Contract No. 3214 to Architectural Concepts, Inc. for a Lump Sum amount of $566,000.00.  Also approve budget transfer from Capital Improvement Fund Reserves in the amount of 566,000 to the Evidence Facility project and amend FY 05/06 -09/10 CIP accordingly. Further authorize Chairman to execute the Professional Services Agreement.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

The selected consultant will provide design services for a 60,000 square foot building which will serve as the new facilities for the Lee County Sheriff's Department.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval (#20051373 – Construction and Design)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve First Amendment to Lease with Richard Martin Fuller, Esquire whose office is located at 2000 Main Street, Ft. Myers in the Justice Center Annex.  First Amendment is to extend his lease for one year or until December 31, 2006 and to change the location of his office from Suite 205 on the second floor to Suite 510 on the fifth floor of the building.  All other terms and conditions of the original lease will remain the same.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows for Lessee to relocate to another suite of comparable size due to construction beginning on the second floor of the building. Also allows Lessee to extend his lease for an additional year.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20051375-Facilities Management)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Change Order No. 19 to BSSW Architects, Inc. under CN-01-03 LEE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER EXPANSION, Contract No. 1785, in the amount of Sixty Four Thousand, Nine Hundred and Thirty Five Dollars ($64,935.00), for revisions to construction documents to incorporate "Value Engineering" recommendations.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

The Change Order provides Lee County with “Value Engineering” recommendations (revisions made to +/- 80% Construction Documents) for the Lee County Justice Center Expansion project. 

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20051387 – Construction and Design)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve First Amendment to Lease with SunTrust Bank to reduce their base rental cost for the space they occupy in the Justice Center Annex, 2000 Main Street, Ft. Myers. The reduction is due to the loss of their nine dedicated parking spaces adjacent to the building, which were included in their original lease document.  Construction requirements to the building initiated this action. The base rental cost will be reduced 25% to $6,718.58 per month after the October 1, 2005 (annual 3%) base rental increase.   All other terms and conditions of the original lease will remain the same. 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows for a reduction in rental cost for SunTrust Bank for eliminating the terms of the original lease whereby they were given nine dedicated parking spaces in the lot adjacent to the Justice Center Annex and their rental space.  Also allows construction schedules to the building to be maintained.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20051395 – Construction and Design)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve FY 2006 contracts for the Partnering for Results program as adopted at the final public hearing on September 22, 2005 and authorize the Chairman to sign the contracts once completed by the community agencies.  (2) Authorize Human Services to negotiate adjustments in unit rates and/or units purchased.  (3) Approve FY 2006 contract for United Way of Lee County in the amount of $42,000 for Information and Referral Services (211) and authorize the Chairman to sign the contract once completed by United Way of Lee County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides County funding for social service programs as a fixed unit rate.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Recommend Approval  (#20051288-Human Services)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve a budget resolution to receive $203,798 in Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds.  An agreement between the Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Community Affairs was signed by the BOCC on August 2, 2005 on blue sheet #20051065.  A budget resolution was not adopted at that time.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides $203,798 for case management, vocational training and supportive services to facilitate economic self-sufficiency for eligible Lee County households.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt the attached budget resolution.  (#20051371-Human Services)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve and execute a contract between the State of Florida, Department of Health and the Lee County Board of County Commissioners for services to be provided by the Lee County Health Department from October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006, providing $1,467,648 in cash and additional in-kind resources.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides county funding and support to the Lee County Health Department in the amount of $1,467,648 for public health services, retention of the county assessed portion of public health fees and other revenues and in-kind services.  Funds were approved during the FY 2006 Budget Public Hearings.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Recommend Approval  (#20051388-Human Services)

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $675,000 for Parcel 2, Matlacha Park Expansion Project, 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.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested  (#20050525-County Lands)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $800,000 for Parcel 3, Matlacha Park Expansion Project, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.  Approve transfer from Regional Park Impact Fee Reserves to the Matlacha Park Expansion Project in the amount of $775,000 and amend the FY05/06-FY09/10 CIP accordingly.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested  (#20051228-County Lands)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve acceptance of $2,500 literacy grant from Wal-Mart for use in the Lee County Library System’s literacy program at the Cape Coral library.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Te budget amendment accepts $2,500 as unanticipated revenue, and designates grant expenditures.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval.  (#20051279-Library)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Purchase Agreement and Temporary Construction Easement Agreement for acquisition of Parcels 209, 209SE, and 209TCE Corkscrew Road Service Area (CRSA) MSBU Road Widening Project No. 4723, in the amount of $43,037; authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Acquisition of property necessary for the widening of Corkscrew Road.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested.  (#20051286-County Lands)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize: 1) the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $166,000 for Parcel 267, Three Oaks Extension Project No. 4043, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; 2) the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete transaction; 3) authorize payment of costs to close.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested  (#20051299-County Lands)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate in Lieu of Condemnation for acquisition of Parcel 320 Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount of $230,000; authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The acquisition of property required for the Three Oaks Parkway South Extension, without the necessity of an eminent domain action.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested.  (#20051302-County Lands)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of Parcels 332-RW & 332-SDE, Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount of $75,000; authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The acquisition of property required for the Three Oaks Parkway South Extension, without the necessity of an eminent domain action.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested.  (#20051303-County Lands)

 

 

(H)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make binding offer to property owners in the amount of $1,540,000 for STRAP No. 11-46-23-00-00009.0040, required for the San Carlos Bay/Bunche Beach Preserve Project, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, and authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete transaction. Approve transfer from Regional Park Impact Fee Reserves to the San Carlos Bay/Bunche Beach Preserve Project in the amount of $460,000 and amend the FY 05/06 – FY 09/10 CIP accordingly.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested.  (#20051312-County Lands)

 

 

(I)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize: 1) the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $110,000 for Parcels 203 and 203-SDE, Three Oaks Extension Project No. 4043, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; 2) the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested  (#20051334-County Lands)

 

 

(J)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Agreement for Purchase and Sale in Lieu of Condemnation Proceedings for the acquisition of Parcel 100 for the Estero Parkway Extension Project No. 5021, in the amount of $629,440; authorize payment of costs and fees to close, and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete the transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Acquires property necessary for the widening of Three Oaks Parkway and Estero Parkway Extension Projects.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested.  (#20051336-County Lands)

 

 

(K)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Change Order No. 1, to Contract #2686 with Kronos for the automated payroll timekeeping system, in the amount of $94,200.00.  Authorize Chairman to executed said Change Order upon receipt.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Will provide continued implementation of the automated payroll timekeeping system for Lee County.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff Recommends Approval  (#20051338-ITG)

 

 

(L)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of Parcels 333-RW & 333-SDE, Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount of $75,000; authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The acquisition of property required for the Three Oaks Parkway South Extension, without the necessity of an eminent domain action.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested.  (#20051344-County Lands)

 

 

(M)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of Parcels 200 & 200-SDE, Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount of $59,000; authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The acquisition of property required for the Three Oaks Parkway South Extension, without the necessity of an eminent domain action.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested.  (#20051348-County Lands)

 

 

(N)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate in Lieu of Condemnation for acquisition of Parcel 240 Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount of $90,000; authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The acquisition of property required for the Three Oaks Parkway South Extension, without the necessity of an eminent domain action.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested.  (#20051349-County Lands)

 

 

(O)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate in Lieu of Condemnation for acquisition of Parcel 226 Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount of $125,000; authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The acquisition of property required for the Three Oaks Parkway South Extension, without the necessity of an eminent domain action.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested.  (#20051350-County Lands)

 

 

(P)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve and execute a utility easement to Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc., for the Lee/Hendry Landfill Phase 2 Project.  Authorize Division of county Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete the transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides an easement for electric service to the Lee/Hendry Landfill.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Recommend Approval  (#20051289 County Lands)

 

 

(Q)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve and execute a utility easement to Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc., for the Lee County DOT Depot 1 LCEC Easement Project No. 8721.  Authorize Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete the transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides an easement for electric service to the Lee County DOT Depot 1.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested. (#20051359 – County Lands)

 

 

(R)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization (STA) N0. 3 to JRI Engineering, Inc., under CN-04-03 MSBU MASTER CONTRACT: Homestead Lane Road Paving; consulting services for MSBU (Municipal Service Benefit Unit), Contract No. 2862, in the amount of $74,500.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

The consultant will provide consulting services for Homestead Lane Road project.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval. (#20051393 – Public Resources)

 

 

(S)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization (STA) No.4 to JRI Engineering, Inc., under CN-04-03 MSBU MASTER CONTRACT: San Carlos Island; consulting services for MSBU (Municipal Service Benefit Unit), Contract No. 2862, in the amount of $82,000.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

The consultant will provide consulting services for San Carlos Island project.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval. (#20051394 – Public Resources)

 

 

(T)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Lee County Transit’s 2005 Revised Substance Abuse Policy.  All Federally funded transit agencies must have a current adopted Substance Abuse Policy for safety sensitive employees pursuant to 49 CFR, Part 40 and Part 665.  This revised policy brings Lee Tran into compliance with this Federal requirement.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Formally establishes the Revised Substance Abuse/Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy for safety sensitive employees at Lee County Transit.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:     

Recommend approval. (#20051409 – Transit)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve and execute the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance (EMPA) Base Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Community Affairs which provides a $102,959 grant to enhance the county’s emergency management program.  Authorize four grant funded part-time employees (two for 16 hours and two for 24 hours per week).  Approve Budget Amendment Resolution in the general fund for FY05/06 in the amount of $102,959.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Furnishes funding to improve the county’s emergency program in a manner consistent with the State Emergency Management Plan and supporting programs.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval.  (#20051178-Emergency Management)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Execute Interlocal Agreement between Charlotte County and Lee County for Emergency Medical Services mutual aid.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Formalizes and defines each county’s responsibilities and liabilities when responding to a mutual aid request.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval.  (#20051179-EMS)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Adopt a resolution to approve changing a street name on a platted street: as recorded Hofstra Ct in Principia subdivision Plat Book 28/ Page 43, to be changed to Hofstra Ct E. and Hofstra Ct W. respectively. To be in compliance with Lee County Ordinance 04-18.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This change may avoid possible delays in emergency response due to the existing irregular house numbers on this street.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval.  (#20051325-E911)

 


(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Adopt a resolution to approve changing a street name on a platted street: as recorded My-Tern Ct in Plat Book 40, on page 90, of Herons Landing Phase 1, to be changed to My Tern Ct.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This will eliminate the unnecessary dash (-) between the words in the street name and may help expedite locating the street name in an emergency response situation.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval.  (#20051339-E911)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Adopt a motion to approve changing a street name on a platted street: as recorded a portion of Homestead Rd in Plat Book 15 on pages 64-66; to be changed to Unice Ave N.  To be in compliance with Lee County Ordinance 04-18.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This will make a contiguous roadway one single name.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval.  (#20051340-E911)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize Chairman to execute an agreement with the Department of Community Affairs for Homeland Security funding in the amount of $68,861.00.  Authorize one grant funded full-time Administrative Specialist position with benefits until grant funding expires.  Approve Budget Amendment Resolution in the general fund for FY05/06 in the amount of $68,861.  No County Match required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides financial support to Lee County to conduct homeland security related planning, training and exercises.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval.  (#20051353-Emergency Management)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

1) Authorize Chairman to sign an application for a Continuity of Operation Emergency Response Vehicle grant with the State of Florida Department of Law Enforcement in the amount of $246,550.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Acquisition of a new command vehicle will fulfill a need that exists within SW Florida Domestic Security Task Force Response Region.  Incident Management Teams (IMT) will utilize the vehicle in responding to and assisting in the control of Terrorist Incidents.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval.  (#20051356-Emergency Management)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve award of formal quotation (RFP B&R 2661-SE 203A) and issuance of a purchase order to Eaton Electrical/Cutler Hammer, the low priced proposer, meeting all specification requirements for the 4160 Volt Swithgear in the not to exceed amount of $219,840.00 plus an allowance of $10,000.00 for field technical assistance if requested by County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the necessary 4160 volt switchgear for the Waste To Energy Expansion Project..

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of this request.  (#20051354 – Natural Resources)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve award of formal quotation (RFP B&R 2661-SE 204) and issuance of a purchase order to Eaton Electrical/Cutler Hammer, the low priced proposer, meeting all specification requirements for the 480 Volt Substation in the not to exceed amount of $212,173.00 plus an allowance of $10,000.00 for field technical services if requested by County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the necessary 480 volt substation for the Waste To Energy Expansion Project.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of this request.  (#20051355-Solid Waste)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Concur with the selection of the Qualification Selection Committee for RFQ-05-13, REMOVAL OF DERELICT AND ABANDONED VESSELS IN LEE COUNTY, and authorize staff to negotiate on a project-by-project basis with the following three (3) firms:  Kelly Brothers, Inc.; Nelson Marine Construction, Inc.; and Smitty’s Marine Towing & Salvage, Inc. for the purpose of the removal of derelict and abandoned vessels in Lee County on an as needed basis.  Authorize Chairman to execute the Service Provider Agreement upon completion.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the County with three (3) firms for the purpose of removing derelict and abandoned vessels in Lee County.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval.  (#20051364-Natural Resources)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve award of formal quotation (RFP B&R 2661-SM-134) and issuance of a purchase order to Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc., the low priced proposer, meeting all specification requirements for the fly ash handling equipment, in the not to exceed amount of $419,588.00, plus an allowance of $10,000.00 for field technical services and/or spare parts equipment.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the necessary fly ash handling equipment for the Waste to Energy Expansion Project.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of this request.  (#20051366-Solid Waste)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Amendment No. 2 to DEP Agreement No. S0096, Ten Mile Canal Filter Marsh Project, providing for a new completion date of December 31, 2006.  No additional funding is required..

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides additional time to complete project monitoring..

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:     

Staff recommends approval. #20051392 – Natural Resources))

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Change Order No. 1 to Construction Management Contract 1742 under RFQ-01-04 COUNTY-WIDE CONTINUING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, for the project known as WTE Roadway Widening Project, to Lodge Construction Inc., increasing the GMP from $366,686.00 to $603,696.86 (includes additional CM fee of 7% equal to $15,505.38).

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides additional roadway and parking areas for construction activities at the WTE Facility.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval of the motion. (#20051421 – Solid Waste)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board endorse the Orlando Airport design model for the implementation of a transponder system for parking at the Southwest Florida International Airport and the assignment of responsibilities regarding the system’s management and operation.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Lee DOT and LCPA to begin the process to allow transponders to collect parking fees electronically at the Airport Parking Facility.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Recommend Board endorse the design model, and the assignment of responsibilities regarding the system’s management and operation.  This same action was approved by the Board of Port Commissioners on 9/12/05.  (#20051234-Transportation)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization No. 6 to Kisinger Campo & Associates Corp. in the amount of $60,765.00 under CN-04-09 MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, Contract No. 2842 for the design of repairs for the Big Carlos Pass Bridge.  This STA was anticipated and funds are available.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with an engineer for the preparation of design repairs for the Big Carlos Pass Bridge design of repairs.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval Recommended.  (#20051300-Transportation)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve and authorize Chairman to execute the attached Resolution and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Local Agency Program Supplemental Agreement for landscaping at I-75 and Corkscrew Road.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Approves a supplemental agreement and authorizing resolution that will allow Lee DOT to proceed with installation of landscaping and irrigation improvements within the FDOT jurisdiction at the Corkscrew Road and Interstate 75 interchange.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval.  (#20051308-Transportation)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Adopt the attached Resolution which authorizes the Chairman to enter into a Florida Department of Transportation Highway Beautification Grant and Landscape Installation and Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Authorizes the BOCC Chairman to execute an agreement that sets forth the conditions under which FDOT will contribute to the landscaping of Bus. 41 between Pine Island Road and Littleton Road.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Recommend approval.  (#20051333-Transportation)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve and execute Interlocal Agreement between San Carlos Estates Water Control District and Lee County regarding Special Assessments. This agreement specifies the responsibilities of both parties with regard to special assessments associated with the pending capital improvement project.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County relief from the proposed Phase II assessments for property the Department of Transportation has purchased and is purchasing for Three Oaks Parkway Extension South.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve and execute Interlocal Agreement.  (#20051357-Transportation)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Change Order No. 14 to Contract #2035, with T.Y. Lin International, For CN-01-19 Summerlin Road Six Laning between San Carlos and Gladiolus, for a not-to-exceed amount of $435,111.10.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Includes steel fabrication services, bridge inspection, load testing, vibration monitoring, material testing of structural components and additional meetings and design to meet FDOT criteria changes.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff Recommends approval  (#20050907-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance by Resolution and recording of one (1) utility easement as a donation of one (1) fire line and one (1) water service serving Crown of Life Lutheran Church to provide potable water service, fire protection to this proposed place of worship.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the south side of Daniels Parkway approximately ½ mile east of US 41.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval.  (#20051294-Utilities)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of a water distribution and gravity collection system serving Bella Terra Phase 3A-3 to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this phase of the proposed multi-family residential community.  This is a Developer contributed asset project located on the south side of Corkscrew Road approximately one mile east of Wildcat Run.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval.  (#20051295-Utilities)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of a water main and gravity main extension serving Copper Oaks Townhomes to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this proposed multi-family residential community.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located along the east side of Three Oaks Parkway approximately ¾ of a mile north of Corkscrew Road.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval.  (#20051296-Utilities)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of a water distribution and gravity collection system serving Oasis Key to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this proposed single-family residential community.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located along the east side of Winkler Road approximately 2 miles south of Summerlin Road.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval.  (#20051297-Utilities)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of a water distribution and gravity collection system serving Verandah, Sabal Point and Citrus Creek to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to these phases of the proposed single-family residential development.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the south side of SR 80 approximately 1-1/2 miles west of Buckingham Road.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval.  (#20051331-Utilities)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of the water main and gravity main extensions serving Verandah, Pebblebrook and Lakeview West to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to these phases of the proposed single-family and multi-family residential development.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the south side of SR 80 approximately 1-1/2 miles west of Buckingham Road.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval.  (#20051332-Utilities)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve for an after-the-fact Emergency under E-05-02 for the Utilities Division to Cabana Construction Co., Inc., for replacement of a 30” major sewer line that is getting ready to collapse in the amount of $151,045.00.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides for emergency work on a major sewer line that was getting ready to collapse.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval. (#20051372 – Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization (STA) No. 2, under CN-02-25, MISCELLANEOUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACT, to Kevin L. Erwin Consulting Ecologist, Inc., Contract No. 2246, in the amount of $69,000.00 for the Prairie Pines Preserve.  Also, authorize Chairman to execute STA on behalf of the Board.  This STA was anticipated and funds are available.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with a consultant for the design, permitting and limited construction inspection of resource-based public recreational facilities for the preserve and detailed meetings with County staff.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval recommended.  (#20051309-Parks and Recreation)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve award of Formal Quotation No. Q-050443 Landscape Maintenance for the Lee County Sports Complex (No Mowing) for the Parks and Recreation Department, to the low quoter meeting specifications, P & T Lawn and Tractor Service, at the price for the total annual cost as listed on the attached Lee County Tabulation Sheet.  The options (A, B, C & D) will not be made a part of the award.  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. The initial term of this quote is one year; also request authority to renew this quote for four additional one-year periods, at the same terms and conditions, if in the best interest of Lee County; and to exercise the price escalator clause as per the specifications on an as-needed basis.  Funding will come from the individual department or division’s budget whom will be responsible for monitoring their individual expenditures.  Lee County estimates expending approximately $40,000.00 annually for Landscape Maintenance of the Lee County Sports Complex.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Parks & Recreation Department to obtain Landscape Maintenance (No Mowing) services on an as-needed basis.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve as stated.  (#20051351-Parks and Recreation)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Rescind previous award to Roos Bros, Inc. for formal quotation No.    Q-050238, Landscape Maintenance for the Boston Red Sox/City of Palms Park, Boston Red Sox Player Developmental Center and Lakes Park and award to the next lowest quoter Pro Cut Lawn & Landscape Maintenance at the prices listed on the attached Tabulation Sheet.  The initial term of this quote is one year; also request authority to renew this quote for four additional one-year periods, at the same terms and conditions, if in the best interest of Lee County; and to exercise the price escalator clause as per the specifications on an as-needed basis. In the event that the next low quoter is unable to establish the effectiveness of their service, request the Purchasing Director be given authority to act on behalf of the Board in the event of vendor non-compliance so that the Purchasing Director can proceed to the next low quoter(s).  Funding will be available from the individual department or division’s budget whom will be responsible for monitoring their individual expenditures.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Parks and Recreation Department to maintain the necessary landscape services at the above mentioned sites.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve as stated. (#20051396 – Parks & Recreation)

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve disbursements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Florida Statute Chapter 136.06(1) requires that all County disbursements be recorded in the Minutes of the Board.  Compliance with the requirements of FS 136.06(1).

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20051367-Clerk of Court)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant-Ballard/Knopp.  Pursuant to Florida Statute 197 the Board 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.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20051376-Clerk of Court)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant-Chambers.  Pursuant to Florida Statute 197 the Board 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.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20051377-Clerk of Court)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant-Destache.  Pursuant to Florida Statute 197 the Board 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.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20051378-Clerk of Court)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant-Estate of Remington.  Pursuant to Florida Statute 197 the Board 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.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20051379-Clerk of Court)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant-Lee County Clerk of Courts.  Pursuant to Florida Statute 197 the Board 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.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20051380-Clerk of Court)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant-Richie.  Pursuant to Florida Statute 197 the Board 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.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20051381-Clerk of Court)

 

 

(H)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve disbursements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Florida Statute Chapter 136.06(1) requires that all County disbursements be recorded in the Minutes of the Board.  Compliance with the requirements of FS 136.06(1).

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20051424-Clerk of Court)

 

 

(I)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant-.Martin C.  Pursuant to Florida Statute 197 the Board 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.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20051426-Clerk of Court)

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

October 11, 2005 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize (1) approval of the Purchase Agreement for Parcel 280, Conservation 20/20 Land Acquisition Program, Project No. 8800, located on Veterans Parkway south of Pine Island Road, in the amount of $280,000;  (2) the Chairman on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners to execute Purchase Agreement; (3) payment of necessary fees and costs to close; and (4) the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The acquisition of one of the properties recommended by the Conservation Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory Committee.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Considering the recommendation of this parcel by CLASAC, Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested.  (#20051244-County Lands)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Adopt by resolution an amendment to Lee County Administrative Code 13-7 pertaining to public participation and procedures relating to Comprehensive Plan amendments to enhance notice of pending requests to amend the Future Land Use classification of property.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides for mailed notice and posting of property to alert surrounding property owners and community organizations of pending requests to amend the Future Land Use Classification of nearby property so that they may have a greater opportunity to participate in the County review and consideration process.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve amendment to Administrative Code.  (#20051276-County Attorney)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Adopt resolution to amend Lee County Administrative Code to include a new Code to establish a functional classification of major roadways in Lee County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Lee County Ordinance No. 97-23 requires that amendments to the Lee County Administrative Code be made by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners.  The proposed Code would establish a new Administrative Code designed to provide a list that would aid in the programming of improvements, establishment of design criteria, and enforcement of County regulations pertaining to intersection spacing, speed, and setbacks.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt proposed amendment to Lee County Administrative Code  (#20051282-County Attorney)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Direct to two public hearings the proposed development agreement between Lee County and the owners and developers of the North Point DRI. Florida Statutes requires at least two public hearings before a local government enters into a development agreement.  The proposed agreement governs the mitigation of the transportation impacts of the North Point DRI.  Suggested dates: October 18, 2005, and November 1, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Finalizes the terms and conditions of the mitigation of transportation impacts for the North Point Development of Regional Impact.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Direct to first public hearing  (#20051360-County Attorney)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Execute release of judgment lien as to a specific piece of land.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Releases judgment lien against land that does not involve the judgment debtor.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Execute release.  (#20051361-County Attorney)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Make proposal for settlement in Lee County v. Kuehner Properties, LLC, Case No. 04CA-2320 in the amount of $17,000.00.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes proposal for settlement of pending litigation.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Make proposal for settlement.  (#20051363-County Attorney)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Direct to two public hearings the consideration of a development agreement between Lee County and the owners and developers of the Alico Interchange Park DRI. Florida Statutes requires at least two public hearings before a local government enters into a development agreement under Section 163.3225.  The proposed agreement governs the mitigation of the transportation impacts of the Alico Interchange Park DRI.  Suggested dates:  October 18, 2005, and October 25, 2005, at 9:35 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Finalizes the terms and conditions of the mitigation of transportation impacts for the Alico Interchange Park DRI Development of Regional Impact.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Direct to two public hearings.  (#20051370-County Attorney)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve the Resolution of Necessity for the acquisition and condemnation of a parcel required for the North Lee County Water Treatment Plant, Project No. 7084.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Resolution of Necessity allows the County proceed with condemnation, if necessary, so a parcel can be acquired for the expansion of the North Lee County Water Treatment Plant in North Fort Myers.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested.  (#20051362-County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 


WALK ON AGENDA
October 11
, 2005
 

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:  
Presentation to BOCC by SFWMD regarding update on the Governor’s announcement delivered on October 10th 2005.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:   
Provides feedback to the SFWMD and the BOCC
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:   
No action requested. – (#20051455)
REASON FOR WALK ON:
Requested by Commissioner Ray Judah
 

(#2)

Walk On
 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Review and consider response correspondence to the September 28, 2005, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) letter to Chairman Doug St. Cerny concerning the State’s proposed acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands in the Babcock Ranch and request for funds for the Lee County portion (5640 Acres).
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provide a formal written response to the DEP relative to its request for forty (40) million dollars to acquire certain specified Lee County acreage associated with the Babcock Ranch.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Consider options and provide a formal response to the FDEP with respect to their request for financial assistance with the purchase of environmentally sensitive lands at the Babcock Ranch. (#20051466 - County Administration)
REASON FOR WALK ON:
Directed at the Management & Planning meeting of 10-3-2005 by BoCC
 

(#3)

Walk On
 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE
1) Adopt a RESOLUTION supporting submission of grant application to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry T. Mark Schmidt Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Grant for funds to assist Lee County in planning and designing an off-highway vehicle recreation area at the Hendry County Landfill.  2) Authorize Chairman to sign application forms and certifications for grant submission.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry requires that a RESOLUTION be adopted indicating the Board of County Commissioner’s support of the grant application and willingness to enter into a maintenance memorandum of agreement upon grant award. 
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 
Required documentation and signatures for grant application. (#20051470 – Parks & Recreation)
REASON FOR WALK ON:
The deadline for the application is this week.  This allows the Chairman to sign the application forms and certifications for grant submission.
 


PUBLIC AGENDA

October 11, 2005

5:05 PM

#1

Public Hearing

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Conduct first public hearing on proposed amendment to the School Impact Fee Schedule set forth in Chapter 2 of the Lee County Land Development Code.  After hearing, direct ordinance to second public hearing on October 25, 2005, at 5:05 p.m.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Florida Statutes, Chapter 125, requires public hearings prior to amending an ordinance.  The public hearing allows the public to address the Board of County Commissioners on the proposed changes to the school impact fee schedule.  The public hearing is also a prerequisite to the adoption of the amended fee schedule.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Direct to second public hearing.  (#20051389-County Attorney)

 

5:05 PM

Public Presentation of Matters by Citizens

 

Adjourn