District #1

Bob Janes

District #2

Douglas St. Cerny

District #3

Ray Judah

Chairman

District #4

Andrew W. Coy

District #5

John E. Albion

Vice-Chairman

Donald D. Stilwell,

County Manager

 

James G. Yaeger, County Attorney

 

 

January 7, 2003

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.

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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:

Reverend Kinnus Paul

Church of God in Christ

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

Presentation:

 

 

·   

Length of Service Awards

 

 

(George Williams-#20021414)

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Adjourn until 5:00 Public Hearing

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

January 7, 2003

 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept the Concurrency Management Inventory and Projections 2001/2002 - 2002/2003.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The inventory must be reviewed and approved by the Board of County Commissioners (Land Development Code Chapter 2).

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes Annual Report available to the public in a published form.  (#20021439-Development Services)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the purchase of Parcel 202, in Section17, Township 43 South, Range 23 East, located at 4325 Burnt Store Road N in North Fort Myers, for the Conservation 2020 Land Acquisition Program, Project No. 8800, in the amount of $72,500.00, pursuant to the terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate; authorize the Chairman on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners to sign the Purchase Agreement; authorize payment of necessary fees and costs to close, authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally accept all real estate conveyances to Lee County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The acquisition of one of the properties recommended by the Conservation Land Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory Committee and approved for acquisition on Blue Sheet No. 20020909 for Conservation 2020 Program.  (#20021435-County Lands)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the purchase of Parcel 121, in Sections 22 & 23, Township 45 South, Range 22 East, located at 5625 Stringfellow Road (SR 767) Pine Island, for the Conservation 2020 Land Acquisition Program, Project No. 8800, in the amount of $2,829,000.00, pursuant to the terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate; authorize the Chairman, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, to sign the Purchase Agreement; authorize payment of necessary fees and costs to close; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally accept all real estate conveyances to Lee County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The acquisition of one of the properties recommended by the Conservation Land Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory Committee and approved for acquisition on Blue Sheet No. 19991314 for Conservation 2020 Program.  (#20021437-County Lands)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve award of the following Projects: EX030162, the purchase of three (3) new International cab and chassis trucks from International Truck and Engine Corporation, at the Florida State Contract base price with contract options of $38,550.00 each – total for three (3) trucks:  $115,650.00; and W-030163, the purchase and installation of three (3) Conibear sand spreader box bodies from the Conibear Equipment Company at a price of $27,488.00 each – total for three (3) spreader box bodies:  $82,464.00.  Grand total for three (3) complete trucks, which are for use by the Lee County Department of Transportation, is $198,114.00.  A waiver has been requested because the Conibear Equipment Company is the sole source distributor for these spreader box bodies.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Section 11.0.3.1 of the Lee County Purchasing and Payment Procedures Manual exempts “the purchase of equipment that has gone through the Administrative Code Procedure, such as State Contracts or Federal General Services Administration Schedules, providing the purchase, rental, or lease amount does not exceed $50,000.00”.  As this expenditure will exceed $50,000.00, Board approval is required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This purchase allows Lee County DOT to update its aging spreader box fleet; trucks that are used for road maintenance and hazardous waste spills.  The three (3) units are replacements for equipment #019267, #019484, and #019543; all of which have met Fleet Management’s replacement criteria.  (#20021395-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Give direction to the Island School that they must find an alternate site at the completion of the Lease for the Boca Grande Community Center at the end of the 2002-2003 school year.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Lease agreement for use of the Boca Grande Community Center expires at the end of the 2002-2003 school year.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Directs Lee County staff to draft a letter to the Island School notifying them that the Lease will terminate on the last day of the 2002-2003 school year.  (#20021471-Parks and Recreation)

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

January 7, 2003

 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Present to the Board for information and filing the Object Code #504015 Expenditure Report for the fourth quarter of FY01-02 (July through September 2002).

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Lee County Ordinance #90-18.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Board to monitor expenditures being made by County Departments and Divisions to this object code.  (#20021413-County Manager)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

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 02/03 – 06/07 Capital Improvement Program to reduce or increase Capital Projects.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board of County Commissioners must approve Budget Amendments and Transfers from reserves.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides for unexpended funds budgeted to a project in a fiscal year to be carried forward in the new fiscal year.  (#20021385-Budget Services)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve transfer of funds from reserve in the amount of $220,669.23 to the Economic Development office for the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) to administer the Lee County Job Opportunity Program for companies approved to date.  (GENERAL FUND ECONOMIC INCENTIVE RESERVE).

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To comply with the approved county inducement program.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the IDA with funds to reimburse the companies up to the awarded amount.  (#20021415-Economic Development)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve and authorize Chairman to execute the interlocal agreements between Lee County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Cayo Costa State Park and Gasparilla Island State Park.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board of County Commissioner must approve all agreements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides a mechanism for reimbursement of Tourist Development Council approved projects utilizing the TDC beach and shoreline funds.  (#20021456-VCB)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the expenditure of $76,007.70 in four quarterly payments for the county's Fiscal Year 2002-2003 membership assessment in the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Florida Administrative Code, Section 29I-1.004 mandates Lee County's participation in the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council.

WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Compliance with mandate in FAC, Section 29I-1.004.  (#20021432-Planning)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the department to contract with Lifeline Family Center, Inc, in the amount of $20,302.43 for services from October 1, 2002 – September 30, 2003 in accordance with Florida Statute 320.08058 Choose Life License Plates.  Authorize the Chairman to sign the contract once complete.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Complies with Florida Statute 320.08058 to provide funds which will meet the material needs of pregnant women who are committed to placing their child for adoption and other eligible adoption related expenses.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides funds collected from the Choose Life License Plates to a qualifying not-for-profit agency.  (#20021463-Human Services)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Program Amendments to Lee County's HUD CDBG Program for HUD Fiscal Year 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001,and 2002 activities and authorize the Chairman to sign the HUD Transmittal Letter and sub recipient contracts if any.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

HUD regulations and the County Administrative Code 15-2 require Board approval for significant HUD CDBG Program amendments

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows for reallocation of funds to prioritized activities.  (#20021479-Human Services)

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept Parcels 100, 103, 104, 108, 127, 128, 130, 132, 148 and 150, perpetual waterline utility easements, which are necessary to provide and maintain essential municipal service, facilities and improvements in accordance with the Cottage Point Waterline Municipal Service Benefit Unit; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary; authorize payment of recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Cottage Point MSBU project plan requires the perpetual easements to install the waterline improvements in the existing roads and roadways.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Approval of the Requested Motion will provide for the acquisition of the property interests by Grant of Perpetual Public Waterline Utility Easement from the benefited property owners.  (#20021404-County Lands)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $6,000.00, for Parcel 137, Palmetto Extension, Project No. 4073, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement; authorize Chairman on behalf of the BOCC to execute Purchase Agreement if offer is accepted by Seller; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction and payment of all recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally authorize the making of a binding offer to a property owner pursuant to F.S. '73.015 prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner as required by F.S. '73.015, as amended.  (#20021417-County Lands)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $6,000.00, for Parcel 138, Palmetto Extension, Project No. 4073, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement; authorize Chairman on behalf of the BOCC to execute Purchase Agreement if offer is accepted by Seller; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction and payment of all recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally authorize the making of a binding offer to a property owner pursuant to F.S. '73.015 prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner as required by F.S. '73.015, as amended.  (#20021418-County Lands)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $1,900.00, for Parcel 161, Palmetto Extension, Project No. 4073, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement; authorize Chairman on behalf of the BOCC to execute Purchase Agreement if offer is accepted by Seller; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction and payment of all recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally authorize the making of a binding offer to a property owner pursuant to F.S. '73.015 prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner as required by F.S. '73.015, as amended.  (#20021419-County Lands)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $2,000.00, for Parcel 162, Palmetto Extension, Project No. 4073, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement; authorize Chairman on behalf of the BOCC to execute Purchase Agreement if offer is accepted by Seller; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction and payment of all recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally authorize the making of a binding offer to a property owner pursuant to F.S. '73.015 prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner as required by F.S. '73.015, as amended.  (#20021420-County Lands)

 

 

(f)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $5,500.00, for Parcel 139, Palmetto Extension, Project No. 4073, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement; authorize Chairman on behalf of the BOCC to execute Purchase Agreement if offer is accepted by Seller; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction and payment of all recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally authorize the making of a binding offer to a property owner pursuant to F.S. '73.015 prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner as required by F.S. '73.015, as amended.  (#20021421-County Lands)

 

 

(g)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $4,500.00, for Parcel 163, Palmetto Extension, Project No. 4073, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement; authorize Chairman on behalf of the BOCC to execute Purchase Agreement if offer is accepted by Seller; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction and payment of all recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally authorize the making of a binding offer to a property owner pursuant to F.S. '73.015 prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner as required by F.S. '73.015, as amended.  (#20021422-County Lands)

 

 

(h)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $2,700.00, for Parcel 150, Palmetto Extension, Project No. 4073, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement; authorize Chairman on behalf of the BOCC to execute Purchase Agreement if offer is accepted by Seller; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction and payment of all recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally authorize the making of a binding offer to a property owner pursuant to F.S. '73.015 prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner as required by F.S. '73.015, as amended.  (#20021423-County Lands)

 

 

(i)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $4,800.00, for Parcel 151, Palmetto Extension, Project No. 4073, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement; authorize Chairman on behalf of the BOCC to execute Purchase Agreement if offer is accepted by Seller; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction and payment of all recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally authorize the making of a binding offer to a property owner pursuant to F.S. '73.015 prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner as required by F.S. '73.015, as amended.  (#20021424-County Lands)

 

 

(j)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $2,300.00, for Parcel 152, Palmetto Extension, Project No. 4073, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement; authorize Chairman on behalf of the BOCC to execute Purchase Agreement if offer is accepted by Seller; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction and payment of all recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally authorize the making of a binding offer to a property owner pursuant to F.S. '73.015 prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner as required by F.S. '73.015, as amended.  (#20021425-County Lands)

 

 

(k)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize Chairman to execute attached Joint Participation Agreement and resolution with the Florida Department of Transportation for the Commuter Assistance Program.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Entering into a Joint Participation Agreement is required to receive the grant funds.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides up to $235,000 in matching funding assistance for the Commuter Assistance Program for FY 2003-2006.  (#20021464-Transit)

 

 

(l)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept Parcels 106, 109, 115, 118, 122, 129, 131, 133, 140 and 143, perpetual waterline utility easements, which are necessary to provide and maintain essential municipal service, facilities and improvements in accordance with the Cottage Point Waterline Municipal Service Benefit Unit; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary; authorize payment of recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Cottage Point MSBU project plan requires the perpetual easements to install the waterline improvements in the existing roads and roadways.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Approval of the Requested Motion will provide for the acquisition of the property interests by Grant of Perpetual Public Waterline Utility Easement from the benefited property owners.  (#20021465-County Lands)

 

 

(m)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the acquisition of Parcels 400 & 401, Livingston/Imperial Connection Project No. 4056, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate in Lieu of Condemnation Proceedings; authorize the Chairman on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners to sign the Purchase Agreement; authorize payment of necessary costs to close; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally accept all real estate conveyances to Lee County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The acquisition of property during the voluntary phase of the project, thus avoiding the Board’s need to exercise its power of Eminent Domain at a future date.  (#20021469-County Lands)

 

 

(n)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept by donation, Parcels 17, 18, 19 and 20 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.  (#20021472-County Lands)

 

 

(o)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the purchase of Parcel 151, Drainage Easement, a 187 square foot parcel, in the amount of $600.00, Pondella Road Widening, from east of McNeill Road to Del Pine Drive, Project No. 4656, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement; authorize Chairman on behalf of the BOCC to execute Purchase Agreement if offer is accepted by Seller; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction and payment of all recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally accept all real estate conveyances to Lee County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The acquisition of property during the voluntary phase of the project, thus avoiding the Board’s need to exercise its power of Eminent Domain at a future date.  (#20021478-County Lands)

 

 

(p)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $25,000.00 for Parcel 263, Alico Road Widening, from east of I-75 to east of Old US 41, Project No. 4030, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement; authorize Chairman on behalf of the BOCC to execute Purchase Agreement if offer is accepted by Seller; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction and payment of all recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally authorize the making of a binding offer to a property owner pursuant to F.S. §73.015 prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner as required by F.S. §73.015, as amended.  (#20021451-County Lands)

 

 

(q)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $1,500.00 for Parcel 102 and $700.00 for Parcel 102A, Alico Road Widening, from east of I-75 to east of Old US 41, Project No. 4030, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement; authorize Chairman on behalf of the BOCC to execute Purchase Agreement if offer is accepted by Seller; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction and payment of all recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally authorize the making of a binding offer to a property owner pursuant to F.S. §73.015 prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner as required by F.S. §73.015, as amended.  (#20021483-County Lands)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize acceptance of a Subgrant Agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs to improve disaster response capabilities of local governments and to participate in the State and Local Domestic Preparedness Equipment Program.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board of County Commissioners must approve all agreements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Furnishes an interoperable communications equipment package to fulfill the purposes of the Florida Domestic Security Strategy.  (#20021443-Emergency Management)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize Chairman to approve a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CON) to the Bonita Springs Control & Rescue District to conduct advance life support (ALS) non-transport service, emergency medical service care.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Commission Chairman’s signature is required to execute CON.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Grants the applicant license to provide ALS service in accordance with State law and provision contained in Lee County Ordinance 02-19.  (#20021445-EMS)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Adopt a resolution to approve changing the street name on a platted street: as recorded Commerce Lakes Drive as recorded in Plat Book 44 Page 61 and OR Book 2259 Page 976 to Griffin Drive also recorded in Plat Book 44 Page 61.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To be in compliance with Lee County Ordinance 88-13.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This will change the address for all residents and avoid delay in emergency service delivery.  (#20021448-E-911)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Adopt a resolution to approve changing the street name on a platted street: as recorded Eichen Cir recorded in Plat Book 23, Page 59.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To be in Compliance with Ordinance #88-13.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This will change the address for all residents and avoid delay in emergency service delivery.  (#20021449-E-911)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award and authorize staff to enter into a Construction Manager Agreement for RFQ-02-05 Lee County Solid Waste Transfer Station, for the Division of Solid Waste, to Lodge Construction Inc. for the sum of six percent (6%) of the total construction cost of the project.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to Administrative Code AC-4-4 Lee County Contract Manual for Construction projects, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, construction projects estimated to be over $50,000 will be executed through the formal advertised process.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This project entails construction of a two level solid waste transfer station to be located on or adjacent to the Lee County Resource Recovery Facility Complex at 10,500 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers, FL 33905.  The upper level-tipping floor will be approximately 30,000 to 40,000 square feet with a partial lower level for transfer trailer staging.  The transfer station will be a pre-engineered metal building constructed partially on elevated structural fill with the area over the transfer staging level constructed of reinforced or pre-stressed concrete flooring supported by columns and retaining walls.  The work will include construction of the entire facility including all structural, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, electrical, telecommunications and site work.  The site work will include construction of roadways, drainage, stormwater management facilities and utility facilities to finish the project ready for startup and operation.  (#20021408-Solid Waste)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award B-03-02 LEELAND HEIGHTS BOULEVARD AND STRINGFELLOW ROAD SIDEWALKS, for the Department of Transportation, to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder meeting all bidding requirements, Cougar Contracting Specialties Inc., for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,188,667.40, with a final project completion time of 230 calendar days.

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 will be executed through the formal advertised sealed bid procedures.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This contract is for the placement of sidewalks along the east side of Stringfellow Road from SR 78 to Mackerel Road and the south side of Leeland Heights Boulevard from Lee Boulevard to North Street, including drainage work.  (#20021364-Transportation)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award Professional Services Agreement for CN-02-17 WIDENING OF GLADIOLUS FROM WINKLER TO PINE RIDGE, to Jeffrey C. Cooner & Associates Inc., for a total contract amount of $237,325.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to the Lee County Contract Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, the Board is required to approve all Professional Services Agreements over $50,000.00.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Consultant will provide design survey and right-of-way maps and all services for the widening of Gladiolus from Winkler to Pine Ridge.  (#20021401-Transportation)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the award of Project #EX030165, the purchase of one (1) new New Holland TS110 tractor with a 21’ Alamo Machete boom mower attachment for the Lee County Department of Transportation (DOT), from Alamo Industrial, at the prices given in Florida State Contract # 765-900-02-1–total contract price: $79,516.92.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Section 11.0.3.1 of the Lee County Purchasing and Payment Procedures Manual exempts “the purchase of equipment that has gone through the Administrative Code Procedure, such as State Contracts or Federal General Services Administration Schedules, providing the purchase, rental, or lease amount does not exceed $50,000.00”.  As this expenditure will exceed $50,000.00, Board approval is required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This new equipment will provide Lee County DOT with the ability to mow canals and clean ditch banks on right-of-ways.  It replaces equipment that has met Fleet Management’s replacement criteria requirements.  (#20021398-Transportation)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve award of Project # EX030168, the purchase of one (1) new Altec Model TA45-T50 aerial device and chassis for the Lee County DOT – Traffic Signal Maintenance from Altec Industries, Inc. at the prices given in the Federal General Services Administration Contract #GS-30F-1028G.  GSA base price is $101,016.00, plus $5,409.00 for GSA contract and non-contract options, for a grand total amount of $106,425.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Section 11.0.3.1 of the Lee County Purchasing and Payment Procedures Manual exempts “the purchase of equipment that has gone through the Administrative Code Procedure, such as State Contracts or Federal General Services Administration Schedules, providing the purchase, rental, or lease amount does not exceed $50,000.00”.  As this expenditure will exceed $50,000.00, Board approval is required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The new equipment will enable DOT – Traffic Signal Maintenance to efficiently perform required maintenance work throughout the County.  This truck is a new addition to their fleet.  (#20021406-Transportation)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve award of Project # EX030178, the purchase of five (5) new Alamo Hydro-15 rotary mowers for Lee County DOT from Gaithersburg Equipment Company at the prices given in the Federal General Services Administration Contract #GS-30F-0010K.  The GSA price is $22,406.50 each, including options and delivery, for a grand total amount of $112,032.50.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Section 11.0.3.1 of the Lee County Purchasing and Payment Procedures Manual exempts “the purchase of equipment that has gone through the Administrative Code Procedure, such as State Contracts or Federal General Services Administration Schedules, providing the purchase, rental, or lease amount does not exceed $50,000.00”.  As this expenditure will exceed $50,000.00, Board approval is required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The new equipment will enable DOT to replace its aging rotary mower fleet and will be used to mow the County’s right-of-ways.  The units replace assets #031935, #031883, #031934, #031937, and #031936.  (#20021416-Transportation)

 

 

(f)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the award of Project #EX030186, the purchase of one (1) new New Holland TS110 tractor with Alamo boom and rear mower attachments for the Lee County Department of Transportation (DOT), from Alamo Industrial.  The tractor and boom mower are being purchased via Florida State Contract # 765-900-02-1 – contract price:  $49,688.78.  The rear mower attachment is being purchased as a non-contract option – price:  $8,504.08.  Grand total amount for the purchase:  $58,192.86.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Section 11.0.3.1 of the Lee County Purchasing and Payment Procedures Manual exempts “the purchase of equipment that has gone through the Administrative Code Procedure, such as State Contracts or Federal General Services Administration Schedules, providing the purchase, rental, or lease amount does not exceed $50,000.00”.  As this expenditure will exceed $50,000.00, Board approval is required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This new equipment will provide Lee County DOT with the ability to mow canals and clean ditch banks on right-of-ways.  It is an addition to DOT’s mowing fleet.  (#20021428-Transportation)

 

 

(g)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the award of Project #EX030187, the purchase of one (1) new Gradall XL 3100 hydraulic excavator for the Lee County Department of Transportation (DOT), from The Gradall Company, at the prices given in Florida State Contract # 760-001-03-1 – base contract price:  $179,475.00 – plus $16,958.00 in contract and non-contract options.  Grand total amount:  $196,433.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Section 11.0.3.1 of the Lee County Purchasing and Payment Procedures Manual exempts “the purchase of equipment that has gone through the Administrative Code Procedure, such as State Contracts or Federal General Services Administration Schedules, providing the purchase, rental, or lease amount does not exceed $50,000.00”.  As this expenditure will exceed $50,000.00, Board approval is required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This new equipment will provide Lee County DOT with the ability to clean ditches and provide road maintenance.  It replaces equipment that has met Fleet Management’s replacement criteria requirements.  (#20021430-Transportation)

 

 

(h)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the top two ranked landscaping projects for design, preparation of construction documents, and bidding for construction, as recommended by the Roadway Landscape Advisory Committee (RLAC). The two projects are Gladiolus Drive from U.S. 41 to Maida Lane and Koreshan Boulevard from U.S. 41 to Three Oaks Parkway. The project rankings are shown on attachment “A”, FY 02/03 CIP Project Prioritization List.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must approve the RLAC’s recommendations.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Approves the ranking of the FY 02/03 CIP Prioritization List as recommended by the RLAC. Allows staff to move forward with the design and bidding of the successful projects.  (#20021453-Transportation)

 

 

(i)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award Professional Services Agreement for CN-02-14 SANIBEL SPAN “A AND BASCULE REHABILITATION DESIGN, to Hardesty & Hanover LLP, for a total contract amount of $799,894.63.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to the Contract Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, the Board is required to approve all Professional Services Agreements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Consultant will provide engineering services to repair and rehabilitate Sanibel Island Causeway Structure A (CR867) over Okeechobee Waterway.  (#20021441-Transportation)

 

 

(j)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization (STA) No. 7 to WilsonMiller Inc. for CN-00-04 MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN AND/OR INSPECTION SERVICES (Contract No. 1469) for Joel Sidewalk Design in the amount of $24,720.00 for a total to date of $69,020.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to the Lee County Contract Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, the Board is required to approve all Supplemental Task Authorizations in excess of $50,000.00 to Professional Services Agreements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Will enable the Consultant to provide additional work for the Joel Sidewalk Design.  (#20021454-Transportation)

 

 

(k)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the attached Landscape Installation and Maintenance Agreement between Lee County and Riverbend Golf and Country Club, Inc.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board of County Commissioners must approve all agreements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides an agreement for the installation and maintenance of enhanced landscaping at the intersection of Bayshore Road and Indian Creek Drive.  (#20021434-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the Orcom Solutions, Inc. Change Order No. 11 in the amount of $97,500.00 for Contract No. 732, which will provide annual support in calendar year 2003 for the Utilities Billing System, Enterprise Customer Information System (E-CIS.)

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Provides for e-Support communications to allow Lee County Utilities (LCU) users to report support needs via the internet and monitor progress of the issues reported.  Provides for Orcom staff to sign onto system directly via the internet to resolve problems or conditions.  Provides telephone support for procedural questions; corrections and modifications to the software and minor improvements to existing features of the software; and, Help Desk Support 24 hours per day.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County Utilities Customer Service users with 24 hours per day Utility Billing software support, corrections and modifications for calendar year 2002.  Covers all data environments on the LCU AS400, LCU customer accounts, Gulf Environmental Services, Inc. customer accounts and test and training environments. Gulf Environmental Services, Inc. will be reimbursing to LCU quarterly their proportionate share (January 2003-June 2003, 6 months) of the Support Agreement based on the average number of active accounts.  This represents approximately 15% of the total accounts, or $7,312.50. The net annual cost to LCU will be approximately $90,187.50. Lee County Utilities will be converting the GES billing system to the County’s billing system on July 1, 2003.  At that time all accounts in the GES and Lee County billing files will be combined into one LCU customer database.  (#20021278-Utilities)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Waiver W-030164 for the projected annual increase of costs for the purchase of Yokogawa Corporation products, programming and repair services for the Yokogawa DCS 1000 System, through their authorized dealer in Florida, Classic Controls.  Projected annual costs for new products would increase to approximately $250,000; and for repair and programming to approximately $100,000.  The term of the waiver would be for one year. Funding will come from the individual department’s budget and they will be responsible for monitoring their own expenditures.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

According to section 9.4.1 of the Lee County Purchasing and Payment Procedures Manual, approved by the Board on 7/9/02, purchases over $50,000 must be approved by the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Public Works Department (Utilities) to purchase products and services of the Yokogawa Corporation through their sole source distributor in Florida, Classic Controls.  (#20021350-Utilities)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of a water distribution and gravity collection system, serving Bell Tower Park, Phase 1. This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on the east side of South Tamiami Trail approximately 2/3 mile south of Daniels Parkway.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this proposed multi-family 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.  (#20021388-Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board approve receipt and use of $5,000 grant awarded to the Family Connection Center by the Ned and Claiborne Foulds Foundation.  Approve Budget Amendment resolution in the amount of $5,000.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To formalize the acceptance of grant award monies to enhance and expand current services in the supervised visitation program.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Family Connection Center to install monitoring equipment and therefore have the capability to serve more families involved in supervised visits.  This will also allow recordings of visits to be preserved for use in court and/or parenting education.  And, Department of Children and Families caseworkers and Guardian Ad Litem will be able to observe visitations without intruding or being present.  (#20021325-Extension Services)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve and accept the donations of $13,270.00 from the Historic Preservation Board and $10,000.00 from the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association, Inc. (GICIA) and approve Budget Amendment Resolution in the amount of $23,270.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To obtain Board of County Commissioners’ approval and acceptance of the donations from the Historic Preservation Board and the GICIA for lead abatement to the Dishong/Bowen House.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Approves and accepts the donations for improvements to the Dishong/Bowen House.  (#20021391-Parks and Recreation)

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve & execute a “Conditional Collateral Assignment” of Lee County Utilities’ capacity reservation (water and sewer) for Tollefson Development of Florida, Inc.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board of County Commissioners’ approval and the Chairman’s signature is required for assignment of utility reservations.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides financing bank for developer with additional security for the loan.  (#20021427-County Attorney)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Amend Resolutions No. 01-02-54, 02-04-25, and 02-10-33, Lee County Advisory Board/Committee Financial Interest and Filing Designation to include Tourist Development Council designation.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To update Board of County Commissioners Local Option designation of Lee County Advisory Boards/Committees whose members are required to file statements of Financial Interest (Form 1) and related forms as Reporting Individuals, to add Lee County Tourist Development Council members to designation list.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Amends Lee County Resolutions to officially add additional Advisory Boards/Committee & Advisory Board/Committee members as Local Option Form 1, Financial Disclosure and related form filers.  (#20021474-County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

(a)

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).  (#20021462-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Present for information purposes.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide interim reporting on selected funds and revenues of the Lee County Board of County Commissioners.  Also included, in compliance with Florida Statute 218.415, Local Government Investment Policies is the stated and fair market value of the investments managed by the Clerk’s Office.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The purpose of this report is to convey to you the financial status of selected significant funds of the Lee County Board of County Commissioners and the status of specific revenues as of the stated dates and the market value of the investments managed by the Clerk’s Office on behalf of the Board.  (#20021411-Clerk of Courts)

 

                PUBLIC AGENDA

                                                                                                                       

5:00 PM

(#1)

Public Hearing

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Conduct a public hearing and consider the adoption and execution of the Interlocal Agreement between Lee County and the City of Fort Myers regarding the City’s annexation of the unincorporated enclaves commonly known as “Dunbar” and “Belle Vue”.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The adoption of the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Myers and the County for the transition of services to the annexed areas is a condition precedent to the March 4, 2003 referendum for the annexation pursuant to the Special Act for the annexation, Chapter 98-488, as amended.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The adoption of the Interlocal Agreement allows the process to go forward to referendum on March 4, 2003, for the electorate in the enclaves to decide on annexation.  (#20021356-County Attorney)

 

 

Adjourn