District #1 Bob
Janes
Chairman |
District #2 Douglas St. Cerny |
District #3 Ray
Judah
Vice Chairman |
District #4 Andrew W. Coy |
District #5 John E. Albion |
Donald D. Stilwell, County Manager |
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James
G. Yaeger, County Attorney |
September 17, 2002 |
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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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Covenant
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CONSENT
AGENDA
September
17, 2002
1. |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve interfund loan for transit and the
extension of interfund loan for MSTBU services. The loans, with time extensions will be due September 30, 2003,
unless retired at an earlier date. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Current interfund loans crossing fiscal years must
be re-approved, and it extends the time funds can accumulate cash to pay off
the loans. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: The MBTBU loan provides funds to close out construction
fund and relocate debt to MSTBU fund.
Loans to be reimbursed in FY 02-03 with collected assessments. The Transit loan provides funds for
operating until FDOT reimburses it in 11/02 for 4th Qtr.
Expenses. (#20021022-Budget
Operations) |
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2. |
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Accept a Petition VAC2002-00029 to Vacate a portion of Harbour Landing Drive Right-of-Way Easement, in Tract A, Harbour Landings, a Subdivision of Gulf Harbour, Plat Book 57, Pages 46 & 47, of the Public Records of Lee County, Florida and adopt a Resolution setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 p.m. on the 22nd day of October 2002. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: The project’s site plan has been modified and this
right-of way easement is no longer needed to provide access to the
project. The vacation of these rights-of-way will not alter traffic conditions
and the rights-of-way are not necessary to accommodate any future traffic
requirement. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing. (#20020871-Development Services) |
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HUMAN SERVICES |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve and execute contract with, and establish
FY 03 program budget for, the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
for a total of $105,244 for the FY 2003 Comprehensive Weatherization
Assistance Program (WAP). Funding
breakout: $16,897 for Weatherization
Assistance (WAP); $31,190 for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
(LIHEAP); and $57,157 for the Low Income Emergency Home Repair Program
(LEHRP). Also, approve Budget
Amendment Resolution for FY02-03 effective October 2, 2002. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: DCA program contract for WAP and its two
enhancement programs, LIHEAP and LEHRP, must be approved and executed prior
to issuance of grant funding. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Enables the Department of Human Services to
receive and administer the FY 2003 WAP, LIHEAP and LEHRP grant funding. (#20021020-Human Services) |
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INDEPENDENT |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Accept by donation, Parcel 15 for right-of-way
necessary for the Charlee Road Special Improvements MSBU for paving and
maintenance of the existing road; authorize the Division of County Lands to
handle and accept all documentation necessary; authorize payment of recording
fees. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Charlee Road is currently a privately owned road
and the County cannot initiate paving and maintenance without a fee interest. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Acquisition of right-of-way via Quit-Claim Deed by
donation from benefited property owner.
(#20020973-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Declare County-owned property identified as part
of Strap No. 30-43-25-00-00012.0000 located at 6900 Samville Road, North Fort
Myers, Florida as surplus, and direct staff to proceed with conveyance to the
State of Florida Department of Transportation in accordance with FS 125.38;
approve Resolution of Surplus Real Property; authorize Chairman, on behalf of
the Board of County Commissioners, to execute County Deed; authorize County
Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this
transaction. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: The Board must formally approve all real estate
conveyances from Lee County. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Conveys real estate to the State of Florida
Department of Transportation.
(#20020979-County Lands) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Board Approve and Chairman Execute Extension of
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Fort Myers for Fire Protection and
Prevention Services to the Maravilla MSTU and Naravez for the period
beginning October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003 in the amount of
$46,391.00. Funds are available. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: This agreement is necessary in order to provide
fire protection services to the residents of Maravilla MSTU District for
FY03. WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: To provide fire protection services to the
residents of Maravilla MSTU District through an Interlocal Agreement with the
City of Fort Myers. (#20020997-Public
Safety) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize Chairman to transfer funds from
All-Hazards Protection District reserves in the amount of $220,077 into
KF5250418200.508150. This object code
is currently over encumbered because funds from it was used to reimburse
county agencies for expenses associated with their emergency response efforts
to Tropical Storm Gabrielle and flooding in North Fort Myers in 2001. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Transfers from reserves require Board approval. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Furnishes funding from the All-Hazards Protection District reserves to recover operating funds used to reimburse emergency response costs incurred by county agencies in response to flooding natural hazard incidents designated as emergencies by the Board of County Commissioners. (#20021001-Public Safety) |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
RESOURCES |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Execute Joint Funding Agreement No. FL03808 with
the U.S. Geological Survey for Water Resources Investigations for the period
of October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003. The total project cost for the Cooperative Data Collection
Program is $102,152.00. The U.S.
Geological Survey is providing $45,883.00 and Lee County’s cooperative share
totals $56,269.00. Funding is
available in the FY02/03 budget. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval is required for all contracts and
agreements. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides mechanism to continue cooperative work
with U.S. Geological Survey and Lee County that provides critical data for
hydrologic modeling and assessment of flood conditions. (#20021013-Natural Resources) |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the award of Formal Quotation Q-020635,
The Purchase of one (1) Caterpillar D6M XL Bulldozer for the Lee County
Department of Transportation, to the low quoter meeting all specification
requirements, Kelly Tractor Co., for a grand total amount of $136,451.00. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: According to Section 9.4.1 of the Lee County
Purchasing & Payment Procedures Manual, approved by the Board on
03/21/00, purchases over $50,000.00 must be approved by the Board. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: The Caterpillar D6M XL Bulldozer will provide the
Department of Transportation with a new reliable unit to be used to clean
ditches and canal bottoms, to repair right of ways, and to push material at
the various County dumps. The aging Fiat Dozer that was assigned these tasks
has depreciated and has become increasingly unreliable and costly to
maintain. (#20020935-Transportation) |
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UTILITIES
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve construction of a water distribution and
gravity collection system and 1 lift station serving Crown Colony, Phase II.
This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on the east
side of Winkler Road south of Summerlin Road. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service, fire protection
and sanitary sewer service to the proposed 156-unit residential development. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides adequate utility infrastructure to
support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County
Utilities Operations Manual.
(#20020865-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approval to remove account balances for Fiscal Year 01/02 considered uncollectible for Lee County Utilities System in the amount of $89,369.53 that is 1/10 of 1% of annual water and sewer revenues. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Uncollectibles result when customers’ bills remain unpaid for various reasons. The three most significant reasons the accounts remain unpaid are: Closed customers not paying final bill amounts after security deposits are applied; Legal action such as bankruptcy; Sewer only customers who are not paying monthly sewer utility bills. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Adjusts accounts receivable balance to reflect anticipated collections. (#20020933-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve construction of a water distribution and
gravity collection system, lift station and force main serving Laguna
Lakes. This is a Developer
contributed asset and the project is located on the southeast corner of
Gladiolus Drive and Bass Road. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service, fire protection
and sanitary sewer service to the proposed 378-lot single-family subdivision.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides adequate utility infrastructure to
support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County
Utilities Operations Manual.
(#20020982-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve construction of one 10’’ water main and
one fire hydrant serving Marina 31.
This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on
the west side of State Road 31 approximately 1mile north of State Road 80. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service and fire
protection to an existing marina facility. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Complies with the Lee County Utilities Line
Extension Policy and provides adequate water infrastructure to support
development of the subject property.
(#20021005-Utilities) |
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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ACTION REQUESTEDApproval to continue with previously awarded
Formal Quotation Q-010154, Annual Purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite for the
Parks & Recreation Department to BRENNTAG MID-SOUTH INC., formerly HCI
Clearwater Chemical as the low quoter based on the unit price $0.72 per
gallon, which has exceeded County Manager authorization under the Ivory sheet
process. Original term of this contract is for one year, with an option to
renew in whole or in part for three additional one-year periods under
the same terms and conditions if in the best interest of Lee County at the
expiration of the original term. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: The expenditures for this product necessitates the
use of a formal written quotation as outlined within the Lee County
Purchasing and Payment Procedures Manual, Section 9. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows for the Parks & Recreation Department
to continue utilizing competitive prices received on an annual quote for the
purchase of sodium hypochlorite.
(#20021010-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). (#20021029-Clerk of
Courts) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve payment of
delinquent tax overbid claim. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Pursuant to Florida Statute 197. Lee County is holding overbid funds from delinquent tax sales. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: The Clerk has received a claim for these funds and
requests that you release them.
(#20021030-Clerk of Courts) |
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ADMINISTRATIVE
AGENDA
September
17, 2002
1. |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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2. |
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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3. |
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
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4. |
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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5. |
HUMAN SERVICES |
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INDEPENDENT |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve an increase to Bid Waiver # W-010499 –
from $50,000.00 to $75,000.00 for FY-02 and a not-to exceed amount of
$75,000.00 for FY-03 – and allow Lee County Fleet Management to waive the
formal quotation procedure and continue to procure needed components,
maintenance, repairs, etc. for its RNI-2000 fueling system from Automotive
Computers and Equipment Inc. A bid
waiver has been requested because Automotive Computers and Equipment Inc. is
the sole source provider for Rapac Network International Inc., (RNI)
equipment in the State of Florida. It
is also requested that the term of this waiver be through 9/30/03. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: According to Section 9.4.1 of the Lee County
Purchasing & Payment Procedures Manual, purchases over $50,000.00 must be
approved by the Board. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows Lee County Fleet Management to purchase
additional components, maintenance, repairs, etc. as needed for the operation
of the County’s fueling system.
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
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TRANSPORTATION |
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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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