District #1

Bob Janes

Vice Chair

District #2

Douglas St. Cerny

 

District #3

Ray Judah

 

District #4

Tammy Hall

Chairwoman

District #5

John E. Albion

 

Donald D. Stilwell

County Manager

 

David M. Owen

County Attorney

 

 

December 13, 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:

Paster Walter Still

Peace Lutheran Church

 

 

 

 

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:

Adopt a Resolution supporting the expansion of River Hall Community Development District boundaries by the Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

A Resolution adopted by the BOCC is the only means of expressing support or objection to the granting of a petition to expand the boundaries of a UCDD of greater than 1,000 acres.  Adoption of the proposed resolution shows support for the expansion of an existing independent special district and provides an alternative method to manage and finance basic services within the expanded area of the Community Development District.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: (#20051722 – County Attorney).

 

 

Adjourn until 5:00 PM


CONSENT AGENDA

December 13, 2005 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve the Addendum to the Construction Manager (CM) Agreement under RFQ-05-07, for the project known as HAMMOND STADIUM BOWL CAULKING to Karr Group, Inc. d/b/a Casey Construction, for a total Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $223,401.21 (includes CM fee of $19,560.00), with a total completion time of four (4) months.  Also authorize Chairwoman to execute Addendum on behalf of the Board upon receipt.  Further request that the Board approve waiving of the formal process (if needed) and authorize the use of the Direct Material Purchase Orders as provided for in the CM agreement with Lee County, which allows the County to purchase directly from suppliers of equipment and/or materials as a cost/time saving measure.  Also approve budget transfer from General Fund reserves in the amount of $146,424.00.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with a Contractor to re-coat the Sports Complex Bowl Concourse.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval Recommended. (#20051690 – Construction & Design)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve lease with Central Park Office Complex LLC for 4,762.5 s.f. of warehouse/office space located at 5461 Division Drive, Unit #2 in the Billy Creek Commerce center in Ft. Myers, Florida.  Base rental cost will be $9.14 per s.f. per year or $43,529.25 for the first year.  Lease will be for five years with the option to renew for an additional five years.  There will be no CAM costs related to this lease.  Lease will increase 4% annually and can be terminated by giving the Lessor three months advance written notice.  Also approve transfer of funds from Reserves in the amount of $65,000 for one time start up cost, which includes installing an HVAC system in the warehouse portion and phone lines, and rental costs for remainder of FY 05/06.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Facilities Management to have a centrally located climate controlled warehouse, to store modular furniture used in county office buildings.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve (#20051700 – Construction & Design)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Concur with the ranking of Consultants by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-06-01 RENOVATIONS TO THE WACHOVIA BUILDING 2ND FLOOR FOR THE LEE COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS; AND RENOVATIONS TO THE LEE COUNTY CONSTITUTIONAL COMPLEX FOR THE LEE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER, in the following order of ranking, and authorize contract negotiations to commence with the number-one ranked firm: 1) Parker/Mudgett/Smith Architects.; 2) RS&H, 3) PBS&J. Also authorize Chairwoman on behalf of the Board to execute the agreements upon final negotiations.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES

Authorizes negotiations for design services contract for the project known as CN-06-01 Renovations to the Wachovia 2nd Floor for the Lee County Supervisor of Elections, and Renovations to the Lee County Constitutional Complex for the Lee County Property Appraiser.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends approval.(#20051709 – Construction and Design)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Program Amendments to Lee County's HUD CDBG Program for HUD Fiscal Year 2005 activities and authorize the Chairman to sign the HUD Transmittal Letter and sub recipient contracts if any.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows for reallocation of funds to prioritized activities.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval (#20051652 – Human Services)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve budget amendment resolutions for $2,449,422 in the Community Development Block Grant Entitlement fund #13920; $809,030 in the HOME Investment Partnerships Program/American Dream Down-payment Initiative (ADDI) fund #13921; and $93,933 in the General fund #00100, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), for Lee County to receive United States Department of Housing and Urban Development funds in FY05-06.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Enables Lee County’s HUD CDBG, HOME/ADDI, and ESG Entitlement grants to be properly expended in the correct budget categories.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION

Approve budget amendment resolutions. (#20051688 – Human Services)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve transfer from reserves, interfund transfer and budget amendment resolution in the amount of $66,032.  The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has provided a letter of approval and is in agreement to use funds from court fines collected from Statute 775.083, to fund a Neighborhood Accountability Board Coordinator in the Department of Human Services.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides funding to address first time juvenile offenders, victims, and the victimization of local merchants and schools.  Allows Human Services to hire a full-time grant funded position to work with school-based and merchant offences.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Continue to enhance the Neighborhood Accountability Board Program by adopting the budget. (#20051689 – Human services)

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Declare County owned property located at 120 Alameda Avenue, Fort Myers, as surplus property.  Approve the conveyance of County interest in the property described as the portion of Tract B, Morse Shores Subdivision, Plat Book 9, Page 158A, to the Morse Shores Civic Association, Inc., A Florida Not for Profit Corporation, pursuant to their request.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Declares County owned property as surplus under FS 125.38 and conveys County interest in a platted parcel identified as a portion of Tract B, to the Morse Shores Civic Association, Inc.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested. (#20051566 – County Lands)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize:  1) grant of a 20 foot access and utility easement to James M. Hayes and Myrtle Hazel Hayes, husband and wife, pursuant to the terms and conditions as set forth in the Grant of Perpetual Ingress, Egress and Utility Easement, Parcel 108 (Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve) Conservation Lands Program No. 8800; 2) Chairman, on behalf of the Board, to sign the Grant of Easement; 3) payment of costs and fees to close; 4) Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction and grant extension to close, if necessary.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Avoids potential court action for Easement of Necessity by granting access to landlocked parcel.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested. (#20051582 – County Lands)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize:  (1) approval of Easement Purchase Agreement for acquisition of Parcel 603, Imperial Street Widening. Project 4060, in the amount of $1,650.00; (2) Chairman, on behalf of the Board, to sign the Purchase Agreement; (3) payment of costs and fees to close; (4) Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction and grant time extension to close, if necessary.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES

Allows the County to proceed with the project without resorting to Eminent Domain proceedings.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested (#20051651 – County Lands)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PRUPOSE:

Approve Project #PB060091, the utilization (piggyback) of the Sarasota County Proposal # RFP4785DW, which has gone through their competitive bidding process, for the purchase of an Automatic Bus Passenger Counting System, from Urban Transportation Associates, for use by Lee Tran.  The total price for the automatic bus passenger counting system is $81,100.  This purchase is 100% federally funded by the Federal Transit Administration.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

By utilizing the Sarasota County Proposal, Lee Tran will be able to have the automatic bus passenger counting system installed in a timely fashion, thus allowing Lee Tran to continue to provide high quality transit service. (#20051718 – Transit)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE

Authorize Chairman to execute a lease agreement with Iona-McGregor Fire Protection & Rescue Service District for space in their fire stations to house EMS personnel and vehicles.  Lease cost is $600.00 per month for three years with an additional two (2) year renewal. 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES

Fulfills an operational need for secure, protected space to house its personnel and emergency vehicles. 

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20051438 – Public Safety)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE

Approve lease with Central Park Office Complex LLC for 4,762.5 s.f. of warehouse/office space located at 5461 Division Drive, Unit #1 in the Billy Creek Commerce Center in Ft. Myers, Florida.  Base rental cost will be $9.14 per s.f. per year or $43,529.25 for the first year.  Lease will be for five years with the option to renew for an additional five years.  There will be no CAM costs related to this lease.  Lease will increase 4% annually and can be terminated by giving the Lessor  three months advance written notice.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows for EMS to have warehouse space to store their Regional Domestic Security Task Force supplies in East Ft. Myers that will be near Interstate 75 which will allow for rapid deployment via I-75 to the nine counties in FDLE area.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION

Approve. (#20051672 – Public Safety)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE

Authorize Chairman to execute Modification #2 to agreement #05-DS-2N-09-46-01-105 with the Department of Community Affairs to extend the agreement to March 31, 2006.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides additional time for Lee County to conduct homeland security related planning, training and exercise tasks, and to complete certain Emergency Operations Center enhancements.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION

Staff requested extension, and therefore recommends approval. (#20051679 – Public Safety)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE

Approve Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with HDR, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $631,788.00 for required engineering services related to the waste to energy expansion project including consulting services for negotiating the operations service agreement revisions, construction monitoring, acceptance test monitoring, and preparing final finance documents for this project.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES

Provides for additional engineering services related to the WTE expansion project

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends approval of the requested motion. (#20051717 – Solid Waste)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve award of formal quotation (RFP B&R 2661-SM155) and issuance of a purchase order to Delta Ducan, Inc., the low price proposer, meeting all specification requirements for carbon storage and delivery equipment in an amount of $407,180.00.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the necessary carbon storage and delivery equipment for the Waste To Energy Expansion Project.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of the requested motion. (#20051728 – Solid Waste)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:  

Approve award of Formal Quotation No. Q-060021 Purchase of Natural Resources Monitoring Equipment, to the low quoter meeting specifications, AMJ Equipment Corporation, at a cost of $80,574. as listed on the attached Lee County Tabulation Sheet. 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES

Purchases over $50,000 must be board approved.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Provides an established quote to purchase equipment for the Best Management Practices grant project for Lee County Division of Natural Resources. (#20051714 – Natural Resources)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Award B-06-01 CLEANING OPERATIONS IN FICHTER’S CREEK, for the Division of Natural Resources, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all bidding requirements; Mettauer Environmental Inc for the lump sum amount of $54,500.00 – and accept all bid package alternate unit costs to be used at the county’s discretion. This contract is for a period of ninety (90) days for final completion.  Authorize Chairman to execute the contract upon receipt.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Contractor will be required to perform cleaning operations in Fichter’s Creek as necessary to maintain the hydraulic capacity of the channel.  The work will include the removal and disposal of nuisance vegetation and foreign debris and may require re-vegetation of disturbed areas.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20051736 – Natural Resources)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:  

Approve Change Order No. 11 to Contract No. 2750 for B04-05, BONITA BEACH WIDENING, in the amount of $106,789.00 and authorize Chairman to execute change order on behalf of the Board. Also, approve budget transfer in the amount of $400,000 from Gas Tax Reserves to the Bonita Beach Road Widening Project #4044 and amend the 05/06 – 09/10 CIP accordingly.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Approves change order No. 11 and provides additional funding to the Bonita Beach Road Widening Project to proceed with construction.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve. (#20051615 – Transportation)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE

Award B-05-23 DANIELS PARKWAY LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION, for the Department of Transportation, to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder meeting all bidding requirements, Vila & Sons Landscaping Corp., for a total not-to-exceed amount of $584,926.75 with a final project completion time of 455 calendar days.  This project was anticipated and funds are available.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES

Provides Lee County with a contractor for the installation of plant material and underground irrigation system, including maintenance of traffic, berms (soil), sod, wells, pumps, electrical, directional boring and landscape and irrigation maintenance.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION

Approval recommended. (#20051668 – Transportation)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Award B-05-26 Gunnery Road Widening to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Stevens & Layton, Inc., for a total not-to-exceed amount of $10,207,288.63, with a final project completion time of 480 calendar days.  Also, authorize Chairwoman to execute agreement upon receipt.  This CIP was anticipated and funds are available.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with a Contractor to construct 2.18 miles of four lane outside curb and gutter roadway with sidewalks on both sides, detention swales adjacent to roadway under LCEC power lines, 140 LF of (4) 10’x9’ box culverts to replace existing bridge, 126 LF of (2) 60” RCP, extensive MOT.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval Recommended. (#20051677 – Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution and recording of two (2) utility easements, as a donation of water distribution and gravity systems, force main extension and one (1) lift station to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to Coco Bay, a residential development. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located approximately 500’ south of Kelly Road and 2,000’ east of McGregor Boulevard.

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. (#20051526 – Utilities)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, and recording of one (1) utility easement as a donation for one fire hydrant and one force main connection serving Iona-Hope Episcopal Church to provide fire protection and sanitary sewer service to the recently constructed Sanctuary. This is considered a Developer Contributed asset project located on the north side of Gladiolus Drive approximately 500’ west of Bass 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. (#20051562 – Utilities)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution and recording of one (1) utility easement, as a donation of water, gravity and force main extensions and one (1) lift station to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to Moody River Estates, Phase 1-C, a phased residential development. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the south side of Hancock Bridge Parkway between Moody Road and Skyline Drive, approximately 1.25 miles west of N. Cleveland Avenue.

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. (#20051632 – Utilities)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation of water distribution and gravity collection systems to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to Belle Lago, Phase 1B, a phased residential development.  This is a developer contributed asset project located on the north side of Estero Parkway approximately 2/3 mile east of South Tamiami Trail.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the water and sewer systems into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval. (#20051636 – Utilities)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation of water distribution and gravity collection systems, force main extension and one (1) lift station to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to Moody River Estates, Phases 1 A, B E & F, a phased residential development. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the south side of Hancock Bridge Parkway between Moody Road and Skyline Drive, approximately 1.25 miles west of N Cleveland Avenue.

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. (#20051637 – Utilities)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation of water distribution and gravity collection systems to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to Moody River Estates, Parcel D, a phased residential development. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the south side of Hancock Bridge Parkway between Moody Road and Skyline Drive, approximately 1.25 miles west of N Cleveland Avenue.

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. (#20051638 – Utilities)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution as a donation of a water distribution system, gravity collection system, lift station and force main extension to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to Grande Oak East, Tract 10, a recently constructed 169-lot single-family residential subdivision.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the north side of Corkscrew Road approximately 1.5 miles east of Interstate 75.

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. (#20051673 – Utilities)

 

 

(H)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

1) Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, and recording of two Rebateable Agreements (one water and one sewer); and 2) authorize the Chairwoman on behalf of the BOCC to execute the Rebateable Agreements, as donations of a water distribution system, gravity collection system, lift station and force main extension to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to Estero Palms, a recently constructed 32-lot single-family residential subdivision, as well as other parcels along Block Lane.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the south side of Block Lane approximately 1,850’ south of Corkscrew Road and 350’ west of River Ranch Road.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property as well as other parcels along Block Lane and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval. (#20051676 - &Utilities)

 

 

(I)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization (STA) No. 3 to Hole Montes, Inc., under CN-04-14 MISCELLANEOUS UTILITY ENGINEERING DESIGN AND/OR INSPECTION SERVICES: Waterway Estates WWTP Study of Expansion Alternatives, Contract No. 2924, in the amount of $99,900.00.  Also approve budget transfer in the amount of $50,000 from Lee County Utilities Capital Improvement Reserves to the Waterway Estates WWTP project and amend FY 05/06 – 09/10 CIP accordingly. Also authorize Chairwoman on behalf of the Board to execute Supplemental Task Authorization No. 3.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES

Waterway Estates WWTP Study of Expansion Alternatives

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends approval. (#20051691 – Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve and execute grant agreement between the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry under the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program for 2005 Emergency Hurricane Supplemental Funds for replanting trees lost in Lakes Park due to Hurricane Charley.  Approve Budget Amendment Resolution in the amount of $136,125.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES

To accept funds from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry under the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program for 2005 Emergency Hurricane Supplemental Funds for replanting trees lost in Lakes Park due to Hurricane Charley.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION

Approve and execute grant agreement. (#20051685 – Parks and Recreation)

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve transfer from General Fund Reserves in the amount of $463,925 to hire ten (10) bailiff positions for Court Operations.  Also amend Lee County Sheriff’s Office FY 05/06 budget.  Anticipated date of hire is February, 2006.  Annualized cost for additional bailiffs is $540,000.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

To better provide proper staffing levels for the Justice Center.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Recommend approval. (#20051734 – Sheriff)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve (#20051735 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

December 13, 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 of Parcel 284, Conservation 20/20 Land Acquisition Program, Project No. 8800, located on Fort Myers Beach, in the amount of $1,050,000; (2) the Chairman on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners to execute Purchase Agreement; (3) payment of necessary costs and fees to close; and (4) the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES

The acquisition of one of the properties recommended by the Conservation Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory Committee and approved for acquisition on Blue Sheet 20040570.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION

Considering the recommendation of this parcel by CLASAC, Staff recommends the Board approve the Action Requested. (#20051617 – County Lands)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE

Authorize: (1) approval of the purchase of Parcel 283, Conservation 20/20 Land Acquisition Program, Project No. 8800, located on Fort Myers Beach, in the amount of $350,000; (2) the Chairman on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners to execute Purchase Agreement; (3) payment of necessary costs and fees to close; and (4) the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES

The acquisition of one of the properties recommended by the Conservation Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory Committee and approved for acquisition on Blue Sheet 20040570.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION

Considering the recommendation of this parcel by CLASAC, Staff recommends the Board approve the Action Requested. (#20051618 – County Lands)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Waive formal procurement procedures and approve award and issuance of a purchase order to Covanta Energy, Inc., the sole-source provider, meeting all project requirements for a Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEM) including engineering, and all equipment, in the not to exceed amount of $583,000.00 that includes an allowance of $10,890.00 for field start-up labor and expenses.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the necessary CEM equipment/system for the Waste To Energy Expansion Project.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of this request. (#20051721 – Solid Waste)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Compliance with LDC provisions governing documentation of the planned use of school impact fee revenue. Lee County Land Development Code (LDC) requires that the Lee County School Board present the Capital Improvement Program for Educational Facilities to the Board of County Commissioners for approval.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve (#20051699 - County Attorney)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE

Approve the Resolution of Necessity for the acquisition and condemnation of Parcels 1, 23, 56, 58, 63, 64, and 91 required for the Gladiolus Drive Widening Project, No. 4083.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows the County to proceed with condemnation, if necessary, so parcels can be acquired for the Gladiolus Drive Widening Project, No. 4083

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested. (#20051712 – County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

CONVENE AS BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS

 
 

 

 

 

(A)

Request Board authorize execution of Supplemental Agreement No. 53 between the Lee County Port Authority and Hole Montes, Inc., in the amount of $5,000 to provide construction administration services for the RSW Interspace Airport Advertising.  Funds are available in account 418 000 542450 6510, RSW Non-Bond.

 

 

(B)

Request Board authorize execution of Contract Amendment No. 2 between the Lee County Port Authority and Owen-Ames-Kimball (OAK) in the amount of $527,371 to provide management services for the Interspace Airport Advertising project at RSW; and approve a Total Project Budget in the amount of $659,209.  Funds are available in account 418 000 542450 6410, RSW Non-Bond.

 

 

RECONVENE AS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

(C)

 

 

 

Request Board approve the Actual Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Rates and Fees for the Southwest Florida International Airport and any refunds and rebates payable to the airlines, as required by the Amended and Restated Airport Use Agreement. 

 




 

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 


 
WALK ON AGENDA
December 13, 2005
 

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve submittal of a FY 05/06 State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) loan application for $4.8 million for the construction phase of the four-laning of Three Oaks Parkway between Corkscrew Road and Alico Road (#4081), and authorize the Chairwoman to execute a resolution committing to repay the loan with minimal interest in FY 09/10 from District 24 road impact fees.  Also approval submittal of a FY 06/07 SIB loan application for $14,575,500 for the construction phase of the six-laning of Summerlin Road from Cypress Lake Drive to Boyscout Road (including an overpass at College Parkway - #6007), and authorize the Chairwoman to execute a resolution committing to repay the loan with minimal interest in FY 09/10 from District 23 road impact fees.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Authorizes pursuit of a low interest loan to fund the three Oaks Parkway four-lane and Summerlin Road six-lane construction phases, thereby freeing up road impact fee funds to address other project needs.  Execution of resolution satisfies FDOT requirements regarding repayments using local funding sources.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve (#20051783 – Transportation)
REASON FOR WALK ON:
FDDT has recently informed us there is still $40 million in the TRIP-related SIB loan program so they have encouraged us to submit additional applications and have extended those deadlines to December 16th.

 

(#2)

Walk On
 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 3304, Hurricane Charley Debris Removal, to TSI Disaster Services in the amount of $477,720 resulting in a new not-to-exceed contract total of $1,007,420.  Funds are available.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides additional hurricane debris removal prior to grant expiration.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval. (#20051786 – Natural Resources)
REASON FOR WALK ON:
Funding fro hurricane Debris Removal through the grant from the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources conservation Service expires December 31, 2005.  In order to insure additional work of the Mullock Creek Drainage District can be completed under that time constraint, it is necessary to provide approval to the contractor to begin this additional work as soon as possible.
 

 

PUBLIC AGENDA

December 13, 2005

 

5:00 PM

#1

Public Hearing

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Resolution of Intent electing to use the Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments levied in the Unincorporated Area of Lee County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Florida Statute 197.3632 requires the Board to approve a Resolution of Intent prior to January 1, for the option to use the Uniform method of Collection for Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments on the following November tax bill.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve (#20051622 – Public Resources)

 

 

5:05 PM

 

#1

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Hold second public hearing regarding an ordinance amending the Lee County Land Development Code (LDC); Adopt proposed ordinance amending the Lee County LDC to create Chapter 33 pertaining to Planning Community Regulations.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Satisfies the statutory requirement to hold two public hearings to amend the LDC.  If adopted, Chapter 33 will serve to consolidate all existing and proposed regulations applicable to the Estero Planning Community under one Article; and, establish the basic framework for the addition of new regulations applicable to other planning communities in Lee County.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt proposed ordinance. (#20051716 – County Attorney)

 

 

5:05 PM

Public Presentation of Matters by Citizens

 

 

Adjourn