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District #1 Bob
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District #2 Douglas St. Cerny |
District #3 Ray
Judah
Vice Chairman |
District #4 Andrew W. Coy |
District #5 John E. Albion |
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Donald D. Stilwell, County Manager |
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James
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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
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Presentation
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CONSENT
AGENDA
March
19, 2002
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1. |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve an Interlocal Agreement between Lee County
Board of County Commissioners and the Lee County Industrial Development
Authority (IDA) for fiscal year 01/02
$80,000.00 to the IDA for implementation of the marketing plan. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Sets out the terms by which the IDA will implement
the marketing plan and administer the incentive program. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides funding for the marketing plan and the administration of the business incentive program. (#20011195-Economic Development) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve funding up to $174,038 for emergency beach
repairs along Captiva Island due to Tropical Storm Gabrielle with a transfer
of funds from tourist tax CIP reserves; amend FY 2001-02 / 2005-06 CIP budget
to include this project; and approve and authorize the Chairman to
execute interlocal agreement between Lee County and the Captiva Erosion
Prevention District. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board of County Commissioner approval is required
for all amendments to the CIP budget and for the execution of all agreements. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Amends CIP budget and executes interlocal
agreement, allowing repairs to begin immediately. (#20020157-VCB) |
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CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Award Addendum to the Construction Management
Agreement under RFQ-01-04 COUNTY-WIDE CONTINUING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT, for the project known as North Fort Myers Senior Pool Restroom
Renovations to Casey Construction, for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of
$96,436.00 (includes CM fee). WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Pursuant to Administrative Code AC-4-4 Lee County
Contract Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, construction
projects estimated to be over $50,000.00 will be executed through the formal
process. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides the County with a Construction Manager that will provide interior renovations for 560 gross sq. ft. men’s and women’s restrooms and vestibules. Construction to include but not be limited to, selective demolition, renovations, electrical and plumbing systems. (#20020154-Construction & Design) |
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Accept a Petition VAC2001-00022 to vacate a 60' Right of Way known as Tech Road, for 340' along lot 3, Block 28, Buckingham Air Park Northeast Section, as recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 64 of the Public Records of Lee County Florida, Section 16, Township 44, Range 26. Located along the north east side of 6720 Cadet Ave and adopt a Resolution setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the 9th day of April, 2002. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: The Right of Way (ROW) is currently undeveloped
and the applicant wishes to utilize the ROW
to pave an extension to an existing taxiway which is located on a
previously vacated section of Tech Road.
This extension will enable residents to move their aircraft from the
runway to their on-lot private storage facilities. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing. (#20011344-Development Services) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Accept a Petition VAC2001-00015 to Vacate Beach
Road Plaza frontage road and adopt a Resolution setting a Public Hearing for
5:00 p.m. on the 9th day of April 2002. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To allow the Beach Road Plaza property owner to
locate a sign closer to Bonita Beach Road than would be permissible with the
frontage road. The sign will still meet the minimum setback requirement from
Bonita Beach Road. Lee County
Department of Transportation has determined the vacation of the frontage road
will not alter traffic conditions and the easements are not necessary to
accommodate any future traffic requirement. WHAT THE
ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing. (#20020013-Development Services) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the Chairman to execute the grant award
agreements for the 2001/2002 Lee County Historic Preservation Grant
Assistance Program as recommended by the Lee County Historic Preservation
Board. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: The Lee County Historic Preservation Grant
Assistance Program is administered by the Lee County Planning Division and
implemented by the Lee County Historic Preservation Board. The terms of the
grant awards are subject to approval by the Board of County Commissioners. WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows the county to enter into agreements with
grants recipients who will use funds to rehabilitate historic
structures. (#20020167-Planning) |
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HUMAN SERVICES |
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INDEPENDENT |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Award RFP-01-07 ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICES, to the
proposer whose proposal was evaluated by the Evaluation Committee as being in
the best interest of Lee County, ATC/Vancom Inc., for the following fees: 1a. $9.75; 1b. $9.75;
2a. $4.75; 2b. $4.75; 3a. $19.20; 3b. $24.10; 4a. $11.45; 4b $14.45; 5
Ambulatory $7.10, Wheelchair $11.60; 6. Ambulatory $17.00, Wheelchair $21.50,
for an initial contract period to run through June 30, 2003 with the option
to renew for three (3) additional 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory
performance, acceptance, and determination that renewal is in the best
interest of Lee County. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Pursuant to Administrative Code AC-4-4 Lee County
Contract Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, Committee
recommendations and award shall be approved by the Board. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Will provide paratransit services to individuals
who, because of physical or cognitive conditions, are unable to access the
fixed route bus service under the direction of Lee Transit. (#20020142-Transit) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve and execute an Agreement between Lee
County and Christ United Methodist Church of Lehigh Acres located at 1430
Homestead Road, North in Lehigh Acres for a period of five (5) years. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Agreements must be approved by the Board of County
Commissioners. WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Authorizes Lee County temporary use of the
Property called Christ United Methodist Church of Lehigh Acres located at
1430 Homestead Road, North in Lehigh Acres for emergency response, relief and
recovery efforts.
(#20020165-Emergency Management) |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
RESOURCES |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve grant agreement (FWC Contract No. 01139)
between the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) and Lee
County in the amount of $16,425.00 known as “Lee County Boater Kiosk
Education and Outreach Program”.
Approve budget resolution in the amount of $16,425.00 designating
Business Unit 120678 to identify project activity. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval is required for all agreements. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides grant funding to install waterway
regulation educational kiosks at various boat ramps in Lee County. (#20020216-Natural Resources) |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Award B-02-07 BOCA GRANDE RESURFACING AND GILCREST
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting
all bidding requirements, Ajax Paving Industries Inc., for a total base bid
amount of $439,177.04, plus Alternate Bid No. 1 in the amount of $36,211.72,
for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $475,388.76, with a contract
completion time of 90 calendar
days. Also, request Board approval to
transfer $250,291.00 from reserves in the Impact Fees – Boca Grande fund
18807, and amend Capital Improvement Program for FY02-06. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Pursuant to Administrative Code AC-4-4 Lee County
Contracts Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, construction
projects estimated to be over $50,000.00 will be executed through the formal
advertised sealed bid procedure. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: This contract is for the road resurfacing and
rebuilding of various streets, along with drainage improvements located in
Boca Grande.
(#20020166-Transportation) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve waiving the formal bid process due to sole
source for BW-02-08 and enter into a Service Provider Agreement with (sole
source provider) Transcore Inc., for the Purchase of Lane Controller Hardware
and Software Installation at the Midpoint, Cape Coral and Sanibel Toll
Facilities in the amount of $824,260.00.
Approve Budget Transfer of $46,085 to move Budget from Toll Equipment
Project to Cape Coral Bridge R&R (42120) reserves and also approve Budget
Transfer of $46,085 to move Budget to Toll Equipment Project from Surplus
Capital Cape Coral (30721) reserves. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: In accordance with the Lee County Contract Manual,
approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, Bid Waivers and expenditures
over $50,000.00 require Board approval. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: The new universal lane controllers will be able to
facilitate the Automated Vehicle Classification system and the SunPass
Automated Vehicle Identification hardware systems crucial to the Heavy
Vehicle Project’ implementation.
(#20020215-Transportation) |
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UTILITIES |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a
donation for a water distribution system and a gravity collection system
serving Gulf Harbour, Unit 9 (a/k/a
Admiral’s Isle). This is a
developer-contributed asset and the project is located on the northwest
corner of McGregor and Griffin Boulevards. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service, fire protection
and sanitary sewer service to this phase of the residential development. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Places the water and sewer systems into operation
and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20020196-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, and
recording of a Utility Easement as a donation for water distribution and
gravity collection trunk lines through Phase II; and, a water distribution
system and gravity collection system serving College Pointe Apartments, Phase III. This is a Developer contributed asset
located on the west side of Winkler Road approximately 650’ north of College
Parkway. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service, fire protection
and sanitary sewer service to Phase III of the recently constructed
multi-family residential development. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations
Manual and places the water system and gravity collection system into
operation. (#20020214-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve adjusted final rate for FY 00-01 for
wastewater treatment provided by the City of Fort Myers of $1.89 per 1,000
gallons; and, accept reimbursement from the City of Fort Myers to Lee County
Utilities in the amount of $458,035.86. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Provides for final wastewater treatment rate for
FY 00-01 of $1.89 per 1,000 gallons, adjusted downward from the estimated
rate of $2.12 per 1,000 gallons. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Completes FY 00-01 fiscal requirements under the
terms of the Interlocal Wastewater Treatment Agreement between the City of
Fort Myers and Lee County.
(#20020219-Utilities) |
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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HEARING EXAMINER |
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PORT AUTHORITY |
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CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve disbursements. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: 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). (#20020229-Clerk of
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ADMINISTRATIVE
March
19, 2002
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Waiver # W-020263 to waive the formal
quoting procedure for the purchase of HVAC Supplies, for Maintenance and
Repair Services (Facilities Management).
At the present time, Lee County Facilities have no standardized type
or manufacturer of HVAC units or supplies.
Following the traditional quotation method presents a logistical
problem to our trades workers in the field when attempting to make repairs to
units and restore them to operation as quickly as possible. Estimated annual expenditure for HVAC
Supplies will be approximately $100,000.
Funding will come from the individual department or division’s budget
who will be responsible for monitoring their own expenditures. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:The Board must approve total purchases that exceed
the $50,000 threshold. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows Maintenance and Repair Services (Facilities
Management) to continue to purchase HVAC Supplies to quickly and efficiently
make necessary repairs to county HVAC equipment throughout Lee County. (#20020176-Facilities Management) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Fort Myers for the construction and occupancy of the County's new “Building
Inspectors and Code Enforcement Building” at 1735 Hendry Street, Fort Myers. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Provides a mechanism for the long term lease of
certain designated space within the new building by the City of Fort Myers. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides for occupancy in the building by the City
of Fort Myers building department staff.
(#20020217-Construction and Design) |
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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5. |
HUMAN SERVICES |
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INDEPENDENT |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
RESOURCES |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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10. |
UTILITIES |
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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HEARING EXAMINER |
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PORT AUTHORITY |
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CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS |