District #1

Bob Janes

Chairman

District #2

Brian Bigelow

 

District #3

Ray Judah

Vice Chair

District #4

Tammy Hall

 

District #5

Frank Mann

 

Donald D. Stilwell

County Manager

 

David M. Owen

County Attorney

 

 

December 12, 2006

Please fill out a “Request to Comment” card if you plan to address the Board and return it to the Clerk at the left of the podium prior to the start of the meeting.

All back up for this agenda is available on the Internet at http://www.lee-county.com. Additional information is available in the Public Resources Office, 1st Floor, Administration Building, 2115 Second St., Fort Myers, FL

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

COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 2120 MAIN STREET, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA

 

9:30 AM

Invocation:

Pastor Becky Robbins-Penniman

Lamb of God 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

 

 

 

Recess until 5:00 PM


CONSENT AGENDA

December 12, 2006 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board approve Budget Amendment Resolution to allocate excess Fund Balance and Capital Grant Revenue for carryover Capital Projects and Grants.  Request Board approve Transfer of Funds from reserves and authorize interfund transfers.  Request Board amend 06/07 – 10/11 Capital Improvement Program to reduce or increase Capital Projects.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides for unexpended funds budgeted to a project in a fiscal year to be carried forward in the new fiscal year. Board of County Commissioners must approve Budget Amendments and Transfers from reserves.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Yes (#20061589 – Administrative Services)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Budget Transfer in the amount of $200,000 from the EMS Station – Site D North Fort Myers to the EMS Station – Pondella and amend FY 06/07- 10/11 CIP accordingly.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides budget to purchase a modular building to serve as temporary quarters for the EMS Station on Pondella Road.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20061611 – Construction & Design)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Execute grant award agreements for affordable housing projects totaling $1,744,688.  The funding sources are as follows:

$979,267 in State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds (supplemental cycle for funds from 2005/06 and 07)

$415,421 in Bonus Density funds

$350,000 in DRI Contribution fund.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the county to enter into additional grant award agreements for fiscal years 2005/2006 and 2006/2007 to increase the supply of affordable housing and implement the Local Housing Assistance Plan.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Execute grant award agreements (#20061586 – Community Development)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize Board of County Commissioners to sign the contract with Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice, Inc. to act as lead agency for the disbursement of Choose Life License Plate funds in Lee County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides funds collected from the purchase of Choose Life License Plates in Lee County to a qualifying not-for-profit organization to be utilized according to Florida Statute 320.08058 (30). 

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Recommend Approval   (#20061540 – Human Services)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board approval of one Program Amendment to Lee County’s HUD CDBG Program for HUD Fiscal Year 2004 activities and sign the HUD Transmittal Letter and sub recipient contracts, if any.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows for final processing of the activity.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20061582 – Human Services)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve budget amendment resolutions for $2,220,523 in the Community Development Block Grant Entitlement fund #13920; $749,401 in the HOME Investment Partnerships Program/American Dream Down-payment Initiative (ADDI) fund #13921; and $94,218 in the General fund #00100, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), for Lee County to receive United States Department of Housing and Urban Development funds in FY06-07.

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. (#20061610 – Human Services)

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Award B-06-37 WESTERN ACRES PAVING to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder, Better Roads, Inc., for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,381,437.76, with a project completion time of 180 calendar days.   Also, authorize Chairwoman to execute Contract on behalf of the Board.  This project was anticipated and funds are available.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Lee County with a Contractor to construct and pave 3.53 miles long and consists of regarding existing roadway and includes 20 feet wide 6 inch Marshal Mix Base and 1.5 inch Marshal Mix Surface, rebuild driveways with culverts and signage and stripping. 

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approval recommended. (#20061452 – MSTBU Services)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Accept Warranty Deed for acquisition of Parcel 211, Ortiz Avenue Project 4072, from TG One-Florida, L.L.C., a Wisconsin limited liability company; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete the transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

The acquisition of property for the Ortiz Avenue widening project.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve. (#20061524 – County Lands)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Accept Quit-Claim Deed for Parcel 115 being right-of-way necessary for the Homestead Lane Road Paving MSBU #5059 for pavement of Homestead Lane; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary; authorize payment of recording fees.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Acquisition of right-of-way via Quit-Claim Deed from benefited property owner.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve. (#20061557 – County Lands)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board approve and execute addendum to Interlocal Agreement with the City of Bonita Springs for Route 150 Bus Service.  Addendum implements a fare on Rt 150 beginning December 21, 2006, modifies service to add one round trip per day and connects every trip to Route 140 at Coconut Point Mall.  The addendum will reduces the amount of the subsidy from the City of Bonita Springs by $19,604 for a total amount of $169,477, and Lee County Transit subsidy is increased by $1,864 for a total amount of $246,094 for a total cost of $415,571. 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:   

Provides bus service from Coconut Point Mall to Bonita Springs.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approval (#20061594 – Transit)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize chair to sign a subgrant agreement with the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management for Homeland Security funding in the amount of $40,145.    Approve Budget Amendment Resolution in the general fund for FY07 in the amount of $40,145.  No County Match required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Lee County is serving as the sub-recipient agency on behalf of Desoto and Sarasota counties. 

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20061563 – Public Safety)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize Chairman to execute a Sub-Recipient Agreement for expenditures of Local Government Unit funding for Florida Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces in the amount of $479,408 (all equipment to be donated to the Urban Search and Rescue Team).  No County Match required.  Approve Budget Amendment Resolution in like amount.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides funding to Florida Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 6 for planning, equipment, training, exercise, and management and administrative purchases and activities in Domestic Preparedness.  

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20061601 – Public Safety)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Execute Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement Between Lee County and the City of Bonita Springs Regarding Services Provided by the Lee County Division of Natural Resources, Surface Water Program for $100,332 annually for Fiscal Years 2006/2007 and 2007/2008. 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Formalizes the continuation of Lee County Division of Natural Resources services to the City of Bonita Springs.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20061512 – Natural Resources)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Adopt a resolution approving the amendments to Administrative Code 7-10, Derelict Vessel Removal Program.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Amendments allow for the correction of scriveners errors and for the auction of abandoned vessels, or parts thereof, and for the proceeds of the sales to offset the costs of removal of derelict and abandoned vessels. Updates definition of derelict vessel to coincide with State definition.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval. (#20061581 – Natural Resources)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between Lee County and Federal Prison Industries, Inc., dba, Unicor, for the management, reuse, and recycling of certain discarded electronic equipment (e-waste).

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides the County with an alternate e-waste recycling contractor at no additional cost.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve the requested motion. (#20061585 – Solid Waste)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve an addition of $33,930.00 to Purchase Order No. 83626 to Square D (480 Volt Motor Control Centers), for the supply of an additional Motor Control Center required for the expansion of the water treatment plant (WTE expansion project).  The requested amount includes $12,000 for any other final equipment changes, and/or field technician support. Final PO amount will now be $352,985.00 and is within budget for this capital budget. 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides addition to PO 83626 for additional motor control center.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff Recommends the action requested. (#20061615 – Solid Waste)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Change Order No. 5 to Contract #2585 for CN-02-31 Colonial Boulevard PD&E Study-McGregor Blvd to I-75 (fka Burnt Store Road) with Post, Buckley, Schuh, and Jernigan, Inc. in the amount of $1,430,247.00.   This Change Order was anticipated and funds are available.  Authorize Chairman to execute Change Order on behalf of the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

This change order changes the eastern limit of the Colonial Boulevard PD&E from east of Metro Parkway to east of I-75 and adds a Toll Facility Planning and Evaluation Study for the entire project.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff Recommends Approval (#20061500 – Transportation)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Accept for maintenance the two lane portion of Bonita Beach Road from Palmira Boulevard east to the end within Section 04, Township 48, Range 26 (2,750 ft.±): Development Order

DOS9903-08200.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Pursuant to Administrative Code 11-7, County has received all documentation in accordance with the administrative code.  Deeds, Record Drawings, Engineers final construction costs, Surety bond in the amount of $19,324, Letter of Substantial Compliance, Certificate of Compliance.  Provides formal notification to the public that the Department of Transportation is responsible for the maintenance of the road, drainage and all appurtenances.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20061510 – Transportation)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize Chairman Janes to execute a Deed of Conservation Easement to the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) on lands within the Conservation 2020 Estero Marsh Preserve as required by permits issued for construction of the second phase of the mitigation project known as the “Island Park Regional Mitigation Area”.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places land within the Conservation 2020 Estero Marsh Preserve under a conservation easement as required by the SFWMD and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) permits issued for construction of the second phase of the mitigation project known as the “Island Park Regional Mitigation Area”.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20061571 – Transportation)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Supplemental Agreement No. 10, for RFQ-03-03 Sanibel Bridge & Toll Plaza Reconstruction, with Jacobs Construction Services, Inc. (Contract #2632) to include the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the amount of $4,432,530.00 (includes Phase CM Fee of $177,003.00) and the Construction Inspection Services in the amount of $79,576.00 and $75,000.00 Preconstruction Services.  Also authorize Chairman to execute Supplemental Agreement on behalf of the Board.  Approve budget amendment resolution in the amount of $3,879,658.00 in the Transportation Facilities/Commercial Paper – Sanibel Bridge Fund and amend the FY 07-11 CIP.  Further, approve transfer from reserves in the Capital Improvement Fund in the amount of $1.3 million for the Punta Rassa Boat Ramp project and amend FY 07-11 CIP.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows for additional scope for the following areas: additional Bridge B & C MOT, seawall allowance, roadway lighting, restrooms & Fish Cleaning Station, roadway on islands A & B, Toll Plaza intercom, security, access control & CCTV systems, Transcore Systems for Toll Plaza and preconstruction services for a new & renovated restroom facility between Ft Myers and Sanibel Island.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff Recommends Approval. (#20061609 – Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

To authorize the Chair, on behalf of the BOCC, to approve Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (FDEP) Amendment No. 4 to State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan Agreement No. CS12039232P for Lee County Wastewater Management Countywide Planning.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Amends original loan agreement to establish the final loan amount, interest rate, and other loan fees prior to the start of the repayment activities.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approval. (#20061545 – Utilities)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize Chair, on behalf of the BOCC, to execute the “Agreement for Curtailable Service” between Lee County and Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LCEC) for the North Lee County Water Treatment Plant.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Lee County Utilities to have the best rates possible on our electrical consumption.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval. (#20061546 – Utilities)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization No. 2, under Contract #2932, for CN-04-14 MISCELLANEOUS UTILITY ENGINEERING DESIGN AND/OR INSPECTION SERVICES, for the project known as “Orange Grove Blvd & US 41/Palm Avenue Water Mains”, in the amount of $136,100.00, to Q Grady Minor & Associates, P.A.  Also authorize Chairman to execute STA #2 on behalf of the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides a Consultant for design services of the extension of two water mains in the North Fort Myers area, Orange Grove Blvd and US 41/Palm Ave.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20061573 – Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve and execute the “Third Modification to License Agreement” between Florida Power and Light Company and Lee County Board of County Commissioners for an office building at Manatee Park.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Per original License Agreement any changes or modifications to the park property must be requested and approved in writing.  Authorization is required from FPL when new facilities are constructed.  Additions of a modular office building, septic tank, and landscape buffer have been completed.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve so that the third modification reflects additional facilities.

(#20061570 – Parks and Recreation)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:   

Request Board approve and execute Services Contract between the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council and Lee County in the amount of $3,000 for the completion of the project “When Nature is your Neighbor Brochure and PowerPoint Presentation”.   Approve Budget Amendment Resolution in the amount of $3.000.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:   

Allows completion of an outreach program for residents living near Lee County Preserves.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Allows additional funding to assist with the completion of the outreach program for Land Stewardship and Conservation 20/20 preserves. (#20061577 – Parks and Recreation)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization No. 4, under Contract #3404, for CN-05-23 MISCELLANEOUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, for the project known as “Pop Ash Creek Preserve”, to John Brown and Sons, Inc., in the amount of $142,570.00.  Also authorize Chairman to execute STA #4 on behalf of the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides a Consultant for the mowing of Malaleuca throughout phases 2, 3, 4 of Pop Ash Creek Preserve totaling 74 acres in size.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20061612 – Parks and Recreation)

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve and authorize Chairman to sign Assignment Agreements regarding the Community Road Planning Agreement between Lee County and MSKP III, Inc.; and, the Interlocal Planning Agreement between Lee County, Charlotte County, Florida Department of Community Affairs and MSKP III, Inc.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Transfer rights and obligations of MSKP III, Inc. under these two agreements to Babcock Property Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve (#20061568 – County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Expenditure of $168,744 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund #10500 and $21,063 of CLEAN Forfeitures Fund #10502.  Approve budget amendment resolutions for $168,744 (Fund 10500) and $15,351 (Fund 10502).

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Florida State Statute 932.7055 requires the Board of County Commissioners approval of expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, which is funded by revenues from confiscated property.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve (#20061541 – Sheriff)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant – Swearingen & Associates for Galindo. 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  (#20061587 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board approves disbursements. The check and wire registers can be reviewed on the 3rd floor of the County Administration Building. Florida Statute Chapter 136.06 (1) requires that all County disbursements be recorded in the Minutes of the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Compliance with the requirements of FS 136.06 (1)

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20061616 – Clerk of Court)

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

December 12, 2006 

 

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 by extraordinary vote of the purchase of Parcel 161-3, Conservation 20/20 Land Acquisition Program, Project No. 8800, 126 acres, also known as Cayo Pelau Island, located in Charlotte Harbor in the northern Lee County area, in the amount of $2,500,000; (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 Land Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory Committee.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20061514 – 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:

Approve the Amended Resolution of Necessity for the acquisition and condemnation of Parcels 63, 94 and 95 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:

Approve (#20061533 – County Attorney)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:  

Accept a settlement offer of $10,042.33 from Cincinnati Insurance Companies on behalf of JRC Lawn Maintenance and accept a settlement offer of $2,076.77 from Zurich Insurance Company on behalf of Norlease, Inc. for damage to Corkscrew Road caused by an automobile accident on May 26, 2005.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:  

Accepts final payment and releases insurance companies and their clients from any further liability to the County for damages caused to Lee County property.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Recommend settlement.  The Board of County Commissioners’ approval is required for settlement offers.  (#20061590 – County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

CONVENE AS BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS

 
 

 

 

 

 

(A)

Request Board approve the Actual Fiscal Year 2005-2006 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.

 

 

(B)

Request Board authorize execution of Supplemental Agreement No. 96 between the Lee County Port Authority and Hole Montes in the amount of $225,000 to provide construction administration services for the FMY Parallel Taxiways project. Funds are available in

413 000 541203 6510; FMY Nondepartmental.

 

 

(C)

Request Board 1) authorize execution of Contract Amendment No. 35 between the Lee County Port Authority and Owen-Ames-Kimball (OAK) in the amount of $8,872,136 to provide construction management services for the Parallel Taxiways project at FMY; and 2) approve a Total Project Budget in the amount of $11,350,993. Funds are available in account

413 000 541203 6530; FMY Nondepartmental.

 

RECONVENE AS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

 
 

 

 


15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS


WALK ON AGENDA

December 12, 2006

 

#1

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:  
Discuss and consider legal implications of Section 403.707(11), F.S., and Lee County Resolution No.
92-06-12 relative to continued use of the Gulf Coast Landfill.                        
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:  
Provides Board of County Commissioners’ position concerning state law and County Resolution application to the future use of the Gulf Coast Landfill.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:   
Consider legal implications of State law and County Resolution concerning the Gulf Coast Landfill.
REASON FOR WALK ON:
Board directed at the December 5, 2006 regular meeting.  (#20061649 – County Attorney)
 

#2

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 
Request direction from the Board of County Commissioners to consider the implementation of a Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption up to $25,000 for Persons age 65, and whose household income does not exceed $20,000. The income limitation shall be adjusted annually each January 1, by the percentage change in the average cost of living index for the immediate prior year.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Brings the issue of the Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption before the Board of County Commissioners for consideration.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 
Receive direction from the Board of County Commissioners.
REASON FOR WALK ON:
Board directed at the December 5, 2006 regular meeting.  (#20061654 – Budget Services)
 

#3

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 
Approve waiving of the formal process for BW-07-01 Update to Lee County park Impact Fees and enter into a Service Provider Agreement with James Duncan and Associates, Inc./dba Duncan Associates, in the lump sum amount of $56,950.00 with a project completion of twelve (12) months. Further authorize Chairman to execute the Service Provider Agreement.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 
Enables impact fees to be updated on 3 year schedule approved by the Board.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 
Staff recommends approval.
REASON FOR WALK ON:
To meet a Board mandated deadline for impact fee updates.  (#20061662 – Community Development)
 

#4

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 
Adopt resolution in support of the amendment to the Florida Statutes that require election of the Governing Boards of the Florida Water Management Districts.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Supports the election rather than the appointment of Water Management District Governing Board members.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution.
REASON FOR WALK ON:
Documents needed in preparation for the legislative session on December 18, 2006.
(#20061664 – County Administration)
 

#5

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Authorize the Chair on behalf of the BOCC, to sign Amendment 2 to State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan Agreement DW3610 010 that increases the amount of the loan funding amount for the construction of the North Lee County Water Treatment Plant.  
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
This action secures an additional $5,000,000 at an interest rate of 2.64%, to fund the construction of the North Lee County Water Treatment Plant (Project).
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approval.
REASON FOR WALK ON:
Need to finalize before year-end in order to secure interest rate.  (#20061606 – Utilities)

 

#6

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 
Approve Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of Parcel 155 (36,810 sq. ft.), Ortiz Avenue Widening Project, No. 4072, in the amount of $270,000, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement; Authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
The Board avoids the necessity of an eminent domain action for the referenced right-of-way parcel.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 
Approve.
REASON FOR WALK ON:
Seller has indicated they have certain obligations to meet by December 31.  Closing with the County on this purchase directly affects the Sellers ability to meet those obligations. (#20061648 – County Lands)
 

#7

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 
Authorize approval of a contract with McLane Environmental, of Princeton, N.J., for $119,000 to conduct a compilation review of the Density Reduction/Groundwater Resource (DR/GR) studies to date.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 
Provides an out-of-state, objective expert to perform a compilation/review of the DR/GR studies, using Best Available Science, and give the county an opinion of where we are to date.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 
Approve.
REASON FOR WALK ON:
Directed by County Administration. (#20061665 – County Administration)
 


PUBLIC AGENDA

December 12, 2006

 

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 (#20061523 – MSTBU Services)

 

 

(#2)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:  

Conduct a Public Hearing and consider the adoption of an Ordinance repealing and replacing Lee County Ordinance No. 90-56; as Amended by Ordinance 01-01 and 02-12, entitled, “Lee County Parks”.  The new Ordinance will be entitled “Lee County Parks and Recreation Ordinance”.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:  

Board must formally adopt Ordinance at a scheduled, advertised Public Hearing.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:  

Adopt Ordinance. (#20061525 – Parks and Recreation)

 

 

5:05 PM

Public Presentation of Matters by Citizens
 

 

 

Adjourn