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 18, 2005

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9:30 AM

Invocation:

Pastor Kenneth McBeath

Harvest Ministries Church of God

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

9:30 AM

Public Hearings

 

 

PH 1

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution on Petition to Vacate part of a 6-foot wide Public Utility Easement located at 9848 Los Altos Ct., Ft. Myers  (Case No. VAC2005-00029).

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

To enclose an existing pool and privacy wall with a screen.  The vacation of this easement will not alter existing utility conditions and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future utility requirements.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (S28-T45S-R24E) (#3) (#20051165-Development Services)

 

PH 2

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Conduct first public hearing to consider a proposed development agreement between Lee County and North Point Lake, LLC, (the owners and developers of the North Point DRI) that will govern the mitigation of transportation impacts of the DRI. 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Finalizes the terms and conditions of the mitigation of transportation impacts for the North Point DRI.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Direct to second public hearing.  Suggested date:  November 1, 2005. (20051452 - County Attorney)

 

PH 3

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Conduct first public hearing to consider execution of a development agreement between Lee County and the owners and developers of the Alico Interchange Park DRI that will govern the mitigation of transportation impacts of the DRI. 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Direct to second public hearing.  Suggested date: October 25, 2005. (#20051451 - County Attorney)

 

 

Adjourn


CONSENT AGENDA

October 18, 2005

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Award Service Provider Agreement to Vera Somer, Touristik Marketing to act as Marketing Representative for the Germany (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $225,000.00.  This contract is for a one (1) year period with four (4) options to renew, for a total contract period of five (5) years.  Also, authorize Chairman to execute Contract upon receipt of original documents from Vera Somer (a draft of this contract is attached).  This contract was anticipated and funds are available.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with a marketing representative in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, to increase the international market and boost Lee County’s economy.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval Recommended. (#20051397 – County Administration)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Concur with the selection of Consultants by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-05-21 COUNTY-WIDE MISCELLANEOUS SURVEYING & MAPPING SERVICES and authorize staff to negotiate hourly rates with all seventeen (17) firms: Agnoli, Barber & Brundage, Inc.; AIM Engineering & Surveying, Inc.; Bean, Whitaker, Lutz & Barnes, Inc.; Coastal Engineering Consultants, Inc.; Coastal Planning & Engineering; Consul-Tech Enterprises, Inc.; Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt, inc.  (DRMP); E.F. Gaines Surveying Services, Inc.; Hole Montes; Ink Engineering, Inc. (A Division of LBFH); Johnson Engineering, Inc.; McKim & Creed, Inc.; Metron Surveying & Mapping, LLC; Q. Grady Minor; RWA, Inc.; Sea Diversified, Inc.; and TKW Consulting Engineers.  Authorize Chairman to execute Professional Service Agreements upon completion.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with seventeen (17) consultants on this contract that can provide professional services for the project known as COUNTY-WIDE MISCELLANEOUS SURVEYING & MAPPING SERVICES on an as needed basis.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval. – (#20051415 – Construction & Design)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Concur with the ranking of Consultants by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-05-20 LAKES PARK IMPROVEMENTS, in the following order of ranking, and authorize contract negotiations to commence with the number one ranked firm:  (1) David M. Jones, Jr. & Associates, Inc. (2) CPH Engineers, Inc. and (3) PBS & J Fort Myers.  Authorize Chairman to execute agreement in the not-to-exceed amount of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00).

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provide professional services related to the design, permitting, and construction administration of proposed improvements to Lakes Park on a phased basis.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20051417 – Construction & Design)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Change Order No. 2 to Carter Burgess under CN-04-05 LEETRAN TRANSIT FACILITY, Contract No. 3126, for Work Assignment 2; Planning: NEPA Documentation and Public Involvement, in the amount of $469,112.65.  This project was in the CIP and funds are available within the budget. Further authorize the Chairman to execute Change Order No. 2.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

The Change Order provides Lee County with a consultant to proceed with Work Assignment 2; Planning: NEPA Documentation and Public Involvement.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of the Change Order. (#20051445 – Construction and Design)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Extend the limited, temporary, emergency, under E-04-01, Resolution No. 04-04-31, adopted on June 29, 2004, for repairs to Terry Park, for the period through September 30, 2006.  Approval to waive Lee County Ordinance No. 92-22 and allow BSSW Architects Inc. to proceed with the Master Plan and Building Design/Plaza Features.  Further, approve under CN-04-11 (Contract No. 2869), Miscellaneous Architectural Services, STA No. 3 to BSSW Architects, Inc., for Terry Park Building Design and Plaza Features, in the amount of $105,800.00 and STA No. 4 to BSSW Architects, Inc., for Terry Park Master Planning, in the amount of $67,670.00.  Also approve Budget Transfer from the Capital Improvement Fund Reserves in the amount of $113,500 to the Terry Park Restrooms project and amend FY 05/06 CIP accordingly.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows the County to proceed with the much-needed immediate improvements at Terry Park Stadium.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff Recommends Approval. (#20051446 – Construction and Design)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Adopt a Budget Resolution to establish a Hurricane Housing Recovery Program Trust Fund, in anticipation of receiving $3,337,194 in state grant funds for hurricane housing recovery.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Establishes a Hurricane Housing Recovery Program Trust Fund budget in order to accept a projected $3,337,194 in state grant funds.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20051412 – Community Development)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Adopt a resolution amending the two current Local Housing Assistance Plan’s of the SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership) Program for 2002/03 to 2004/05 and 2005/06 to 2007/08 to increase the maximum allowable purchase price and maximum assistance awards.  2) Authorize the County Administrator to make minor revisions that may be required for final state approval.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Approval of these amendments would allow adaptation to current economic conditions and consistency with the recently adopted Hurricane Housing Recovery (HHR) Plan. 

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve (#20051429 – Community Development)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve amendments to C-2610 between BoCC and Habitat for Humanity of Lee County, Inc. to reduce the number of units to be rehabilitated from 4 to 1, reduce the contract amount from $45,500 to $35,000 and extend contract deadline, from December 31, 2005, to May 30, 2006.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Amends SHIP funded contract C-2610 to allow Habitat for Humanity to complete its project.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve (#20051432 – Community Development)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Adopt resolution to amend Administrative Code AC-4-1, Purchasing and Payment Procedures Manual, and Administrative Code AC-4-4, Lee County Contracts Manual, to increase County Manager level of authorization for the Department of Human Services, Housing Services Program from $75,000 to $125,000 for the purchase and/or rehabilitation of housing units for low income families.  County Manager’s approval will still be required for purchases or rehabs above $25,000.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Increases the purchasing level which will allow the Department of Human Services to purchase properties Not to Exceed, (NTE) $125,000 and/or rehabilitate homes, NTE $125,000.  Rehabilitation of homes will be bid and awarded to local contractors.  Action will allow rehabilitation of existing homes for resale to low income families as affordable housing and to restore safe, decent and affordable housing for low income Lee County homeowners.  This exemption is for acquisition and/or rehabilitation of homes only.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve action as requested.  (#20051232-Human Services)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize Chairman to sign the contracts for 2005-2006 funding for state mandated mental health services, substance abuse services and initial medical exams for allegedly abused children with Lee Mental Health Center, Inc. d.b.a. Ruth Cooper Center for Behavioral Health, Southwest Florida Addiction Services, Inc. and Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. respectively, as adopted at the final budget hearing on September 22, 2005.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides county funding for state mandated mental health services, substance abuse services and medical exams for allegedly abused children.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Recommend Approval. (#20051413 – Human Services)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve a transfer of funds in the amount of $503,000 from General Fund reserves for Medicaid. These Medicaid funds are part of the Department of Human Services’ FY04-05 State-Mandated budget.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Covers an anticipated deficit of $503,000 in County contributed Medicaid funds in the FY04-05 State-Mandated budget.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve this request to move $503,000 from General Fund Reserves into the Medicaid line item of the Department of Human Services’ State-Mandated budget. (#20051422 – Human Services)

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Accept Grant of Bikepath/Sidewalk Easement for acquisition of Parcel 103 San Carlos Boulevard Bikepath Project No. 4079; 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 easement for the San Carlos Boulevard bikepath.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested. (#20051427 – County Lands)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreements for Animal Services for the City of Cape Coral, the City of Fort Myers, the City of Bonita Springs & the Town of Fort Myers Beach.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Revises fees for FY 2005-06 to reflect propionate share of costs based on services delivered and population.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the Amendments.  (#20051431 – Animal Services)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve the Resolution authorizing the conveyance of Lee County owned land to Florida DOT and the Purchase Agreement to sell the subject property (4.7 acres ±) identified in the Agreement for the sale of property located near 13930 Metro Parkway, Fort Myers (formerly part of STRAP No. 19-45-25-00-00004.0030) in the amount of $1,753,600, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement.  Authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete the transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

The sale of land for road widening and drainage purposes along Metro Parkway.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested (#20051434 – County Lands)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize reestablishment of a Maintenance Worker Senior position that was inadvertently not budgeted for in FY 05-06 and authorize transfer from General Fund Reserves to provide funding in the amount of $39,000. 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Maintains staffing level.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20051423 – Public Safety)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve and execute an agreement between Lee County and Edison College for the use of their property for emergency response, relief and recovery efforts for a period of five (5) years

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Authorizes Lee County temporary use of the Property called Edison College located at 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida for emergency response, relief and recovery efforts.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20051444 – Public Safety)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Concur with the selection of Consultants by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-05-22 COUNTY-WIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACT (Hydrological Impacts, Site Assessments, Site Remediation) and authorize staff to negotiate hourly rates with all five (5) firms: American Management Resources Corp; Ardaman & Associates, Inc.; Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc.; Professional Service Industries, Inc.; and Water Resource Solutions, Inc.  Authorize Chairman to execute Professional Service Agreements upon completion.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Lee County with five (5) consultants on this contract that can provide professional services for the project known as COUNTY-WIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACT on an as needed basis.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20051408 – Natural Resources)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 2922) with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. (MPI) for a one-year Not-To-Exceed amount of $283,347.00 for Operations Monitoring/Reporting and for “as requested” engineering services.  This Supplemental Task allows for two, one-year term extensions upon authorization of the Solid Waste Division Director for the same scope and budget.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides the Solid Waste Division with professional engineering services in monitoring the WTE facility operations.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve the requested motion. (#20051430 – Solid Waste)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Funding Agreement Between Lee County and Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) for Daughtrey’s Creek Maintenance and accept $72,000 from FPL to fund creek restoration.  Approve budget amendment in the amount of $72,000 for unanticipated revenues for Neighborhood Improvement Program (Project No. 408514).

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides funds for maintenance operations of a portion of Daughtrey’s Creek.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval. (#20051433 – Natural Resources)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve the Local Agency Program Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for Tice Street Sidewalk.  Also approve authorizing resolutions for Chairman to execute agreements as well as a budget amendment resolution in the amount of $215,000.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows County to proceed with the construction of a sidewalk along Tice Street.’

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve agreement (#20051284 – Transportation)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Accept contribution of $26,106.30 from Copper Oaks to fund turn lane improvements as part of the Three Oaks Parkway Widening, approve budget resolution and amend FY 05-06 – 09-10 CIP accordingly.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Accepts contribution from developer to fund a turn lane into Copper Oaks on Three Oaks Parkway.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve agreement. (#20051416 – Transportation)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approval to waive requirements of Lee County Ordinance No. 92-22 as provided in Section Four of same ordinance with respect to Kisinger Campo & Associates Corp. for the Matlacha Draw Bridge Design Repairs.  Also request Board approval STA No. 5, (Contract No. 2842), under CN-04-09 Miscellaneous Structural Engineering Services, to Kisinger Campo & Associates Corp. for the project known as Matlacha Draw Bridge Design in the amount of $51,695.00.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides the County with a consultant to continue services for the Matlacha Draw Bridge project.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:  

Staff Recommends Approval. (#20051419 – Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Award Professional Services Agreement for CN-05-02 REGIONAL WASTEWATER RESIDUALS FEASIBILITY STUDY`, Contract No. 3215 to HAZEN & SAWYER, P.C. for a Not-To-Exceed amount of $358,000.00.  Contract period is for 300 days. Further authorize Chairman to execute the Professional Services Agreement. Also approve budget transfer of $132,500 from Utility Capital Improvement Fund Reserves to the Regional Sludge Handling Plant project and amend FY 05/06 – 09/10 CIP accordingly.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Consultants to provide professional services to include analysis of available residual handling options, develop recommendations for residuals handling, prepare a cost estimate for the recommended option and produce a report of findings and recommendations.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval (#20051382 – Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve the Imperial Marsh Preserve (IMP) Land Stewardship Plan.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Approving of the IMP Plan establishes guidelines for restoration and public use facilities at IMP.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve the plan so Land Stewardship staff can begin implementation. (#20051418 – Parks and Recreation)

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board Approve disbursements. The check and wire registers can be reviewed on the 3rd floor of the County Administration Building.

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  (#20051461-Clerk of Court)

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

October 18, 2005 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve resolution in support of the establishment of the Southwest Florida Expressway Authority.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Establishes the Southwest Florida Expressway Authority and authorizes staff to continue to work with Collier County Through Supporting initial meetings.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve resolution.  (#20051460 – County Administration)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Award Professional Services Agreement for CN-05-12 MATLACHA BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, to E.C. Driver & Associates, Inc. , in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,396,202.13.  Also authorize Chairman to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Board.  Also, approve transfer from reserves in the amount of $500,000.00 for the Transportation Capital Improvement Fund and amend the 05/06 to 09/10 CIP.  Funds will be available for this project upon execution of the transfer.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:  

Provides Lee County with a Consultant to design and permit a replacement for the existing bridge on Pine Island Road at Matlacha.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approval recommended. (#20051352 – Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve the Resolution of Necessity for the acquisition and condemnation of parcels required for the Schandler Park Expansion Project. 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows the County to proceed with condemnation, if necessary, so parcels can be acquired for the Schandler Park Expansion Project.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested. (#20051425 – County Attorney)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Consider the adoption of a Resolution approving the form of a Second Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement admitting Lee County to the Florida Governmental Utility Authority (“FGUA”) and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Interlocal Agreement, if approved by the Board.  Also select and appoint the Lee County FGUA member (Director) and Alternate pursuant to Section 3.02 of the Interlocal Agreement.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:  

Authorizes County membership and participation as a Member Government in the FGUA relative to the FGUA-held water and sewer utilities in Lehigh Acres.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:   

Approve the adoption of the Resolution and Interlocal Agreement, and authorize the Chairman’s execution of both.  Appoint the Lee County FGUA Director and Alternate. (#20051443 – County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

Text Box: CONVENE AS BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
 
 

 

 

 

(A)

Request Board approve an Addition to Fuel System Agreement with Southwest Airlines Co.

 

Text Box: RECONVENE AS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
 

 

 

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

 WALK ON AGENDA

October 18, 2005
 

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 
Request authorization to advertise for and conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 25, 2005, at 5:00 p.m. in Chambers to consider a Resolution approving the transfer of Warner Cable, Inc. (“Time Warner”) to MOC Holdco II, Inc. a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation (“Comcast”).
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES
Sets the Public Hearing Date for Tuesday, October 25, 2005, at 5:00 p.m. and allows the process to go forward. Extension of the thirty (30) day period for approval of the transfer expires on Tuesday, October 25, 2005. Approval of Resolution provides the County with service standards above and beyond those that would be received without negotiation of the transfer Agreement.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION
Set Public Hearing Date as requested. (#20051476 – Public Resources)
REASON FOR WALK ON:
Negotiations were not completed till after the 10-18-05 deadline.  FCC Regulations require this transfer be completed no later than October 26, 2005.

 

(#2)

Walk On
 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Presentation on County/District evaluation on what Lake Okeechobee and Estuary Recovery (LOER) means to Lee County, and what else can be done.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Responds to be Board direction that the LOER be evaluated for short term actions that recover River and Estuary water Quality.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Support LOER, with additional actions as indicated in the attachment. (#20051527 – County Administration).
REASON FOR WALK ON:
Walk On Directed by BOCC at 10-11-05 meeting.
 

 

CARRYOVER AGENDA

October 18, 2005
 

Carryover

 

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.

REASON FOR CARRYOVER:
Directed at the 10-11-05 BOCC meeting.