District #1 Bob
Janes
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District #2 Douglas St. Cerny |
District #3 Ray
Judah
Chairman |
District #4 Andrew W. Coy |
District #5 John E. Albion Vice-Chairman
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Donald D. Stilwell, County Manager |
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James
G. Yaeger, County Attorney |
January 14, 2003 |
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COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 2120 MAIN STREET, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
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CONSENT
AGENDA
January
14, 2003
1. |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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2. |
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Addendum to the Construction Management
Agreement under RFQ-01-04 COUNTY-WIDE CONTINUING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT, for the project known as Old Courthouse Brick Restoration, to The
Chris-Tel Company, for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $177,393.00
(includes the CM fee). 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 level four authorization
will be executed through the formal process. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides the County with a Construction Manager
that will provide for the work to accomplish the renovation of the brick at
the Old Courthouse. (#20021501-Facilities Management) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve award of Quotation #Q-020836 Landscape
Maintenance for Various Lee County Facilities Located in the Downtown Fort
Myers Area, for the Construction and Design (Facilities Management), to the
low quoter meeting all specification requirements, Landscape Dimensions, at a
total annual cost of $59,500.00. The
term of this quote is for one year with an annual increases based on the
Consumer Price Index after the first year.
Additionally approve the use of Option A (additional work) as needed,
at the rate of $30.00 per person.
Also request authority to renew this contract for four additional
one-year periods if in the best interest of Lee County. Funding will come from the individual
department or division’s budget whom will be responsible for monitoring their
individual 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 3/21/00,
purchases over the $50,000.00 must be approved by the Board. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Establishes a competitive, fair-market price for landscape maintenance of County owned buildings in the downtown Fort Myers Area. (#20021477-Facilities Management) |
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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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ACTION
REQUESTED: Terminate existing contract number 1769 between
Lee County and Community Housing and Resources, Inc. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Community Development Block Grant funds cannot be
used for new construction. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Authorizes termination of existing contract per
section VIII. B. of the contract. (#20021492-Human Services) |
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INDEPENDENT |
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7. |
PUBLIC
SAFETY |
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8. |
SOLID
WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES |
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9. |
TRANSPORTATION |
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10. |
UTILITIES |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, and
recording of one utility easement as a donation of a water distribution
system and a gravity collection system serving Plantation Preserve. This is a developer contributed asset
project located on the east side of Plantation Road approximately 1,200’
north of Penzance Boulevard. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service, fire protection
and sanitary sewer service to the recently constructed residential
subdivision. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Places the water and sewer systems into operation
and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20021286-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a
donation for one fire hydrant serving Blaze
Commercial Building.
This is a Developer contributed asset project located on the north
side of Andrea Lane approximately 2,200 feet east of South Tamiami Trail. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide fire protection to the recently
expanded commercial building. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Places the fire hydrant into operation and
complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20021361-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, and
recording of a Utility Easement as a donation for a water main extension and
one 4’’ diameter fire line serving Grate,
Fireplace & Stone Shoppe.
This is a Developer contributed asset project located on the east side
of S. Tamiami Trail approximately 750’ south of Island Park Road. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service and fire
protection the recently constructed retail building. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Places the water main and fire line into operation
and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20021460-Utilities) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance by Resolution, and recording
of a Utility Easement as a donation of a water distribution system serving WATERS EDGE AT PEPPERTREE POINTE,
PHASE III. This is a
developer contributed asset project located on the north of Iona Road and
East of Laguna Drive. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service, and fire
protection to this phase of the residential development. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Places the water system into operation and
complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20021459-Utilities |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance, by Resolution and
recording of one (1) Utility Easement, for a 4” diameter sewage force main
extension serving PINE ISLAND
SHOPPING CENTER. This is a
Developer contributed asset and the project is located on the east side of
Pine Island Road approximately 2/3 of a mile south of Pine Island Road. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To provide sanitary sewer service to the existing
shopping center. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Complies with the Lee County Utilities Line
Extension Policy and provides adequate sewer infrastructure to allow for the
abatement of the existing on-site wastewater treatment plant. (#20021458-Utilities) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance by Resolution and, as a
donation of a water distribution system and gravity collection system serving
Daniels Galleria East. This is a developer contributed asset
project located on the north side of Daniels Parkway east of Danport Blvd. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service, fire protection
and sanitary sewer service to the recently constructed commercial
subdivision. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Places the water and sewer systems into operation
and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20021457-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a
donation for a water distribution system serving Alico Commerce Center. This is a Developer contributed asset
project located on the south side of Alico Road approximately 1.5 miles east
of S. Tamiami Trail. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service and fire
protection to recently constructed commercial subdivision. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Places the water distribution system into
operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20021455-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, and
recording of a Utility Easement as a donation for one fire hydrant serving Renaissance
Maintenance Facility. This is
a Developer contributed asset and the project is located along Palomino Lane
approximately 1500’ north of Daniel Road. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide fire protection to the recently
constructed maintenance facility. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Places the fire hydrant into operation and
complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20021438-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, and
recording of a utility easement as a donation for one 6” diameter fire line
and one 3” diameter potable water service serving The Shores at Gulf Harbour, PH IV (Building
#3). This is a
Developer contributed asset project located on the west side of Royal Harbour
Court approximately ¾ of a mile north of McGregor Boulevard. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service and fire
protection to this phase of the multi-family residential development. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Places the fire and water service line into
operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20021355-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance by Resolution as a
donation of water distribution and gravity collection systems, lift station
and force main serving Riverside
Baptist Church, Phase 1
& 1A. This is a developer
contributed asset project located on the south side of Daniels Parkway,
approximately ½ mile west of Fiddlesticks Boulevard. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service, fire protection
and sanitary sewer service to these phases of the recently constructed place
of worship. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Places the water and sewer systems into operation
and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20021403-Utilities) |
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11. |
PARKS AND
RECREATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the Florida Communities Trust Grant
Contract for a grant award in the amount of $3,190,012.00. Approve
budget amendment resolution and amend the FY 03 CIP budget accordingly. WHY
ACTION IS NECESSARY: Approval of the Grant Contract is required no
later than January 21, 2003. WHAT
ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Reimburses the Conservation 2020 land acquisition
funds for fifty percent of the acquisition costs of the San Carlos Bay-Bunche
Beach Preserve (Site 59), a 705-acre preserve located on the north shore of
San Carlos Bay. (#20030008-Parks
& Recreation) |
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COUNTY
ATTORNEY |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Execute Settlement Agreement between School Board
and Nassant & Company, et al. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Attorney representing the School District of Lee
County requested that the Board of County Commissioners acknowledge the
Settlement Agreement and collect school impact fees on residential
development within the parcel covered by the agreement. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Confirms that residential development on a 126-acre
parcel within the T&T DRI is subject to the payment of school impact
fees. (#20021429-County Attorney) |
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HEARING
EXAMINER |
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14. |
PORT
AUTHORITY |
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15. |
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). (#20021468-Clerk of
Courts) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Authorize Chairman to execute COPS MORE 1998 grant
extension request. No additional
funds are needed to fulfill the extension. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: The COPS Office requires the signature of the
government executive. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Signature of the request will afford the Lee
County Sheriff's Office the opportunity to extend the grant cycle. (#20021500-Sheriff) |
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ADMINISTRATIVE
AGENDA
January
14, 2003
1. |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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2. |
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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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the purchase of Parcel 197, located north
of Daniels Parkway in Sections 24, Township 45 South, Range 24 East, for the
Conservation 2020 Land Acquisition Program, Project No. 8800, in the amount
of $390,710.00, 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. 20020111 for
Conservation 2020 Program. (#20021150-County
Lands) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
RESOURCES |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Request Board waive requirements of ordinance
92-22 as provided in Section Four of same ordinance with respect to TKW
Consulting Engineers, Inc. for CIP project # 4054 Widening of Colonial
Boulevard from I-75 to SR 82. Waiver
of provisions of Ordinance 92-22. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Waiver of this ordinance (92-22) as prescribed in
Section Four of same ordinance requires affirmative vote of four (4) commissioners. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows TKW Consulting Engineers, Inc. to pursue
selection for the design of this project when it is advertised. (#20021498-Transportation) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Request Board approval for the closing of the
Midpoint Memorial Bridge on Veterans Day, November 11, each year for the next
four (4) years for the Veterans Day foot race from approximately 5:00 p.m.
until approximately 9:00 p.m. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval is required to close the bridge. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows the citizens of Lee County to participate in the observance of Veterans Day through the 5K foot race across the bridge. (#20021480-Transportation) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve staff recommendation to offer ECC fair
market value for property necessary for the widening of Summerlin at the
intersection with College Parkway. If
the offer is rejected, proceed to revise the plans to avoid ECC property. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Requires BoCC approval for amendments to the CIP. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows
Department of Transportation to proceed with right-of-way acquisition for
this project.
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UTILITIES |
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11. |
PARKS AND RECREATION |
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12. |
COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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13. |
HEARING EXAMINER |
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PORT AUTHORITY |
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15. |
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS |
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Public
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Adopt a Petition VAC2002-00040 to Vacate a Public
Utility Easement common to Lots 18 & 19, Block 4, a subdivision of Lehigh
Acres, Plat Book 15, Page 64, Lee County, Florida. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To construct a Single Family Residence. The
vacation of the public utility easement will not alter existing utilities and
the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future utility requirement. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Vacates
the Public Utility Easement.
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ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt a resolution on Petition VAC2002-00048 to
vacate a twelve foot (12') wide public utility easement located six feet (6')
to each side of the lot line separating lots 1 and 2 of Block 54; Unit 6 of
Lehigh Acres Subdivision. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To construct a residential structure spanning both
lots. The vacation of this
easement will not alter existing drainage or utilities; nor is this easement
necessary to accommodate any future drainage or utility requirements. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Vacates
the easement. (#20030001-Development
Services) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Conduct a Public Hearing to consider adoption of
Resolution to Amend Resolution #00-03-41 which created the University
Landscape Capital MSBU. Also approve
associated Budget Amendments. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board of County Commissioners must conduct a
Public Hearing to adopt the Resolution. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Will
authorize funding required and allow staff to continue forward with approved
project. (#20021392-MSTBU Services) |
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Hearing |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Hold first public hearing on resolution designating
Veterans Pkwy. and a portion of the Midpoint Memorial Bridge Corridor as a
limited access facility and establish connection points; direct to second
public hearing at 5:00 p.m. January 28, 2003. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: The designation as a limited access facility will
preserve the capacity of the road and enhance future safety. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Establishes the connection points on Veterans
Pkwy. Corridor from the Caloosahatchee River to Pine Island Road (SR
78). (#20021328-Transportation) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Adopt a Resolution supporting the establishment of
the Cocohatchee Community Development District. WHY
ACTION IS NECESSARY: A Resolution adopted by the BOCC is the only means
of expressing support or objection to the granting of a petition to establish
a UCDD of greater than 1,000 acres. WHAT
ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Supports
the creation of an independent special district that will provide an
alternative method to manage and finance basic services within the community development
district. (#20021493-County Attorney) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Conduct first public hearing on proposed
amendments to the Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 2 pertaining to the
Fire and EMS Impact Fee Update. After
hearing, direct ordinance to second public hearing on January 28, 2003. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Public hearings are required under Florida Law. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows for discussion and public input on proposed
amendments. (#20021444-County Attorney) |
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Public
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