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

 

 

March 21, 2006

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PLEASE NOTE:  The Board may take action in its capacity as the Port Authority or Government Leasing Corporation.

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9:30 AM

Invocation:

Reverend Joseph Gabriel

Full Gospel Assembly

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

Presentations:

CP 1

 

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Sanibel-Captiva Chapter of Military Officers Association of America Awareness Month (#20060295 –Commissioner Janes)

 

 

 

 

Recap

 

 

 

Public Comment on the Consent and Administrative Agenda

 

 

 

Consent Agenda:

 

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Items to be pulled for discussion by the Board

 

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Motion to approve balance of items

 

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Consideration of items pulled for discussion

 

 

 

Administrative Agenda

 

 

 

Walk-ons and Carry-overs

 

 

 

Commissioners' Items/Committee Appointments

 

 

 

County Manager Items

 

 

 

County Attorney Items

 

 

 

Adjourn


CONSENT AGENDA

March 21, 2006

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve transfer of funds from reserve in the amount of $341,508.09 to the Economic Development Office for the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) to administer the Lee County Job Opportunity Program for companies approved to date.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the IDA with funds to reimburse the companies up to the awarded amount.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:    

Staff Recommends Approval (#20060098 – Economic Development)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Change Order No.19 to Lee County Contract No. 2778 Atos Origin under CN-02-28 Information Technology & Telecommunications Outsourcing Services, for additional staffing to support the increased scope of work.  Authorize transfer from ITG reserves in the amount of $482,432 plus $92,646 from existing budget reallocated to cover this increase from 3/1/06 through 9/30/06.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Increases Atos Origin contract value for the following increase in scope:  Total contract increase for two years $1,971,696

  1. Application Development - $198936
  2. Application Maintenance - $198936
  3. PC Maintenance - $298416
  4. Database Support $215520
  5. Telecom voice $612264
  6. Network Management - $232104
  7. Data Center Operations - 215520

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:    

Approve (#20060270 – County Administration)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize an amendment to Contract C-3072 between the Board of County Commissioners and the Lee County Housing Development Corporation (LCHDC), revising the scope of work by deleting the construction of a house for a very low income and adding the construction of a house for a moderate-income household.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Approval of this amendment adapts the contract to the current economic conditions of the applicant while still remaining consistent with the Local Housing Assistance Plan. 

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve (#20060231 – Community Development)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve award of Formal Quotation No. Q-060209 Annual Purchase of Ford OEM Repair Parts for Fleet Management, to the sole quoter meeting specifications, Sam Galloway Ford, at Ford Dealer Net Cost Plus 10%.  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.    Funding will be available from the individual department or division’s budget whom will be responsible for monitoring their individual expenditures.  Fleet Management estimates expending approximately $100,000 annually for Ford OEM repair parts.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows Fleet Management to continue to purchase Ford OEM parts to support the County’s fleet of Ford vehicles.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve as stated. (#20060244 – Fleet Management)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve the award of Project # EX060243 for the purchase of flooring Countywide from all of the vendors and authorized distributors listed, and for the prices as stated on Florida State Contract # 360-240-00-1.  The expiration date of this contract is: May 31, 2006 with possible extensions; therefore, permission is requested to utilize this contract until it expires if in the best interest of Lee County. Total annual expenditure for flooring and floor related services is approximately $500,000.  Also request authority to continue utilizing future Florida State Contracts for flooring and related services, etc. if in the best interest of Lee County; and approval of an increase in future overall expenditures of approximately 5% annually. Board approval is also requested to expend monies for incidental items for a not to exceed amount of $50,000 annually on a job-by-job basis. Funding will come from the individual departments or division’s budget whom will be responsible for monitoring their individual expenditures.  

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the County to purchase flooring at a competitive price. Also, provides for a wider selection of brands for many of the County’s different applications.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve as stated. (#20060249 – Purchasing)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Award B-06-12 BRAHMA ROAD DITCH MAINTENANCE, for the Division of Natural Resources, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all bidding requirements; Ecosystem Technologies, Inc. for the lump sum amount of $139,000.00 – and accept all bid package alternate unit costs to be used at the county’s discretion. This contract is for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days for final completion.  Authorize Chairwoman to execute the contract upon receipt.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Contractor will be required to perform exotic vegetation and debris removal from ditches in the Brahma Road area.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20060261 – Natural Resources)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:  

Approve and execute a resolution to the State of Florida Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (TIITF) requesting the establishment of an erosion control line (ECL) on the southernmost approximately three tenths of a mile on North Captiva Island in anticipation of a privately funded beach renourishment project.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:  

Initiates the TIITF process to adopt a line establishing a permanent property boundary between uplands and state sovereign submerged lands.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:  

Staff recommends approval. (#20060266 – Natural Resources)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:  

Accept payment from North Point Lake, LLC as per their Development Agreement in the amount of $4,067,170.00 into the Three Oaks South project (#4043).  Also, approve Budget Amendment Resolution and transfers from District 8 Impact Fees in the amount of $40,183, District 24 Impact Fees in the amount of $2,209,817 and Gas Tax Reserves in the amount of $750,000, amend the FY2005/06-2009/10 CIP accordingly.  Award B-06-08 THREE OAKS PARKWAY SOUTH – BONITA BILL STREET TO EAST TERRY STREET, for the Department of Transportation, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all bidding requirements, Posen Construction, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $28,550,646.23, with a final completion time of 630 calendar days.  Also, authorize Chairwoman to execute Contract on behalf of the Board.  This CIP was anticipated and funds are available.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows DOT to accept payment from North Point DRI and authorizes transfer of $3 million into the Three Oaks South project and provides Lee County with a Contractor for 4.18 miles of new road construction, 4-lane curb and gutter expandable to six lanes in the future, three storm water ponds, 5 foot sidewalk and 8 foot sidewalk , street lighting and five sets of box culverts.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:  

Approval recommended.  (#20060200 – Transportation)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

(1)  Approve BW-06-03, for a blanket waiver for a five (5) year period to TransCore, LP, the sole source provider for computer software and software upgrades, hardware and toll equipment, services, etc. associated with the toll collection system for the Lee County Department of Transportation, Tolls Division.  (2) Also, request approval of the Service Provider Agreement to TransCore in the amount of $93,254.00 for the upgrade to the current release of Oracle, which is the database that the software system is built on.   Also authorize Chairwoman to execute Agreement on behalf of the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Lee County with a contractor to perform the necessary computer software and software updates, hardware and toll equipment, services, upgrades, etc. for the Lee County Toll System for a period of five (5) years to the sole source provider, TransCore.  Also approved the first Contract under this Bid Waiver.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approval Recommended. (#20060209 – Transportation)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve award of B-06-05 Matlacha Bridge Rehabilitation, for the Department of Transportation, to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder meeting all bid requirements, Spensieri Painting LLC. for a total not to exceed contract amount of $464,555.00, with a project completion time of 180 calendar days.  Also, authorize Chairwoman to execute contract upon receipt.  This project was anticipated and funds are available.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides a Contractor for the Matlacha Bridge Rehabilitation to include the following:  structural steel repair, concrete spall repair, fender repair, mechanical repair, electrical repair, cleaning and coating of concrete surfaces, maintenance of structural steel and bridge balance.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff Recommends Approval (#20060232 – Transportation)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization No. 8 to Contract 2485, under CN-03-07 MISCELLANEOUS PROESSIONAL SERVICES to AIM Engineering & Surveying for the Glenwood Sidewalk –From Ortiz to Prospect project in the amount of $66,523.97.  Also, authorize Chairwoman to execute Supplemental Task Authorization on behalf of the Board.  This STA was anticipated and funds are available.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Lee County with a Consultant for general project management, roadway plans and utilities coordination.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approval recommended. (#20060240 – Transportation)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize Chairwoman Hall to execute a Deed of Conservation Easement to the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) on lands within the “Island Park Regional Mitigation Area” as required by permits issued for construction of the Transportation project known as Three Oaks Parkway South.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Places land within the “Island Park Regional Mitigation Area” under a conservation easement as required by the SFWMD and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) permits issued for construction of the Transportation project known as Three Oaks Parkway South.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve. (#20060262 – Transportation)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Concur with the selection of Consultants by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-06-06 MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES, and authorize staff to negotiate hourly rates and independent cost with the following eleven (11) selected firms:  CRSPE, Inc.; David Plummer & Associates; Dryer Riddle Mills & Precourt Inc.; Florida Transportation Engineering Inc.; Kittelson & Associates, Inc.; McMahon Associates Inc.; Metro Transportation Group Inc.; Tindale-Oliver & Associates Inc.; TY Lin International; Vanus and Volkert & Associates, Inc., for a contract period of two (2) years with the option of renewal for one (1) additional year.  Also, authorize Chairwoman on behalf of the Board to execute the agreements upon final negotiations.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the County with several consultants on contract that can provide professional services involving Traffic Surveys and Data Collections; Traffic Control Evaluations, Reports and Studies; Traffic Signal Timing Plan Development; Roadway Safety Audits; Traffic Impact Report/Geometic Concepts/Miscellaneous Transportation Planning; Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS); Design Plans; Signal & Construction Inspections and Miscellaneous Services at various sites in Lee County for projects undertaken by County departments/divisions.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff Recommends Approval. (#20060276 – Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of serving Verandah, Boulevard Extension to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this phase 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. (#20060165 – Utilities)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of  serving Verandah, Otter Bend to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this phase 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. (#20060184 – Utilities)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of   serving Portico, Phase 1 to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this phase of the proposed single-family residential community.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located along the east side of Buckingham Road approximately 1 mile south of S.R. 80.

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. (#20060185 – Utilities)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution and recording of one (1) utility easement, as a donation of one (1) 8’’ fire line and one (1) fire hydrant to provide fire protection to Knott-Alico Commerce Center, Lots 34-51. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the south side of Drew Circle at Cam Court.

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. (#20060195 – Utilities)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of a  serving Covered Wagon RV Resort to provide potable water service and fire protection to this existing recreational vehicle park. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located along the west side of US 41 approximately 900’ south 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. (#20060252 – Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve and execute “Contribution Agreement” with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service for the services of a County employee Program Manager and approve Budget Amendment for an amount not-to-exceed $73,008.00.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides funds for the Program Manager position in the Lee Soil and Water Conservation Program.  Assists in bringing about conservation, development, and wise use of land, water, and related resources in Lee County.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:  

Approve and execute “Contribution Agreement”.  (#20060265 – Parks & Recreation)

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant – Karlyn Siegwarth.  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  (#20060286-Clerk of Court)

 

 

(B)

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  (#20060287-Clerk of Court)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant-The Estate of Josephine Rizzo.  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  (#20060288-Clerk of Court)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve and execute the FY05 annual financial report to the Florida Department of Banking and Finance (Department).

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

To comply with Section 218.32, Florida Statutes, requiring that within 45 days after the receipt of the audit report each local governmental entity shall submit a copy of its annual financial report, for the previous fiscal year, to the Department.  Noncompliance with Section 218.32, Florida Statutes, will cause the Department to notify the Legislative Auditing Committee which may require the withholding of funds payable to the County by the Department of Revenue and the Department of Banking and Finance.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

(#20060291 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

March 21, 2006

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Provide direction regarding holding in abeyance any comprehensive plan changes or rezonings from non-residential to residential use in Lehigh until September 2007.  

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:          

Postpones action on the above until completion of the Lehigh Community Plan.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:   

This is a policy issue for the Board.  There are valid planning reasons to consider such action, however, ramifications must also be considered. (#20060236 – Community Development)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Direction whether to consider Land Development Code regulations addressing duplexes (specifically landscaping and paved driveways).  This issue has become problematic as the result of rapid growth in areas such as Lehigh.  Several options are provided, including amending the Land Development Code or a moratorium.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:   

Provides some minimum requirements for new duplexes that currently do not exist.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:  

Board policy issue.  Staff recommends regulations addressing paved driveways and landscaping for duplexes countywide (option 2 below). (#20060272 – Community Development)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

6.

INDEPENDENT

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

9.

TRANSPORTATION

10.

UTILITIES

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS