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District #1 Bob Janes |
District #2 Douglas St. Cerny |
District #3 Ray
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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
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January 21, 2003 |
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Pastor
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Emmanuel
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January
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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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ACTION
REQUESTED: Accept a Petition VAC2002-00054 to Vacate a
12-foot wide Public Utility Easement centered on Lots 22 and 23, Town and
River Estates, Unit 2 and adopt a Resolution setting a Public Hearing for
5:00 p.m. on the 25th day of February 2003. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To demolish two existing homes and combine the
lots into one residential building site.
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: Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing. (#20021363-Development Services) |
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HUMAN SERVICES |
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INDEPENDENT |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Addendum to the Construction Manager
Agreement, for RFQ-01-09 Construction Management for University Overlay
Landscape & Irrigation Project, with Lodge Construction Inc. to include
the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Phase II Construction in the amount
of $1,900,000.00 (includes CM Fee)
upon approval of (MSTBU) Public Hearing for additional funding. Also approve waiving of the formal process
(if needed) and authorize the use of the Direct Material Purchase Orders
based on CM’s competitive process, which allows the County to purchase
directly from suppliers of equipment and/or materials as a cost/time saving
measure. 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 will be executed through the formal
advertised process. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: This phase of the project is for the construction
of the project for the landscaping and
irrigation in the median areas of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway (BHG) from Alico
Road to Corkscrew Road, and Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to
I-75. (#20021466-MSTBU Services) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the award of Formal Quotation No.
Q-030069, The Annual Purchase of Printing Supplies, for the Lee County
Library Division, to the low quoter meeting all specification requirements,
Information Management Systems, Inc., for the prices as listed on the
attached Lee County tabulation sheet.
The Library Division estimates an annual expenditure of approximately
$75,000.00 for these supplies. (The
requesting division will be responsible for monitoring its individual
expenditures.) This quotation shall
be in effect for one (1) year, or until new quotes are taken and
awarded. Also request authority to
renew this quotation for four (4) additional one (1) year periods, under the
same terms and conditions, if in the best interest of the County, at the
expiration of the original term. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: According to Section 9.4.1 of the Lee County
Purchasing & Payment Procedures Manual, approved by the Board on 7/9/02,
purchases over $50,000.00 must be approved by the Board. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows the Lee County Library Division to obtain
ink, toner, and other supplies in a cost effective, efficient, and timely
manner. (#20021470-Library) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Accept
Parcels 105, 107, 112, 120, 144, 155, 158, 160, 162 and 163, 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.
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the acquisition of Parcel 325, for the
Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount of
$193,000, pursuant to the terms and conditions 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 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. (#20030010-County Lands) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve a two-year Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity (CON) for Lee County EMS. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: CON required by Florida Statue 401.25 (d) for
renewal of EMS provider license application. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows Lee County EMS to be recertified by the
Bureau of EMS as an ALS Provider for two years. (#20021461-EMS) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt a resolution certifying that monies from the
County EMS Award Grant Program will be used to improve and expand the
County’s existing EMS prehospital system. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Resolution must accompany grant application
certifying the funds received will be used to improve and expand prehospital
emergency medical care in Lee County. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Completes application process that would entitle
Lee County to the EMS County Award Grant money. (#20030019-EMS) |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
RESOURCES |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Execute Grant Agreement with Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), awarding $25,000 to Lee County for
construction of the “FWC ‘03 Reef Grant” project. Approve corresponding Budget Amendment Resolution amending the
FY02-03 - 06-07 CIP Program accordingly. Execute “Attachment E” -
Certification regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary
Exclusion. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To accept funding from FWC and certify eligibility
to receive federal funds. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Formalizes $25,000 in grant funding. (#20030013-Natural Resources) |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Change Order No. 7 with Westwind
Contracting, under Contract #1798 (B01-17) Veteran’s Parkway – Surfside to
Chiquita, in the amount of $126,671.18, for a revised total Contract amount
of $9,713,307.91. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Pursuant to Lee County Contract Manual, approved
on September 25, 2001, Board approval is required for Change Orders in excess
of $50,000.00. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Compensates Contractor for unforeseen underground
conditions, i.e. the discovery of a muck area and surface rock. (#20030015-Transportation) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Waive ambiguity in the bidding documents and award
B-03-03 PONDELLA ROAD WIDENING, PHASE III, for the Department of
Transportation, to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder meeting all
bidding requirements, Better Roads Inc., for the not-to-exceed amounts for
Roadway and Utilities of $2,535,747.63, plus Alternate Bids #1 and 2 in the
not-to-exceed amounts of $676,083.84 and $36,689.38, for a total
not-to-exceed contract amount of $3,248,520.85, with a final project
completion time of 245 calendar days.
Also, request Board accept resubmitted fully completed Bid Bond from
the lowest bidder, Better Roads Inc and the second lowest bidder APAC-Florida
Inc. 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 widening of Pondella Road
to a five-lane urban/arterial roadway from 19th Place to west of
Henkel Drive. (#20021387-Transportation) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida
Department of Transportation for $1,500,000 interest free loan from the Toll
Facilities Revolving Trust Fund.
Amend FY 03-07 Capital Improvement Fund for Project 205814, Sanibel
Bridge Replacement – Spans B & C.
Approve authorizing Resolution for Chairman to execute on behalf of
BOCC. Also, approve budget amendment
resolution in the Transportation Facilities Fund – 42142. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Requires BOCC approval for agreements and
amendments to the CIP. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows Department of Transportation interest free
money for the design of the Sanibel Bridge Replacement – Spans B and C. (#20030033-Transportation) |
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UTILITIES
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ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the Chairman, on behalf of the BOCC, to
execute “Agreements for Wholesale Sale and Purchase of Treated Potable Water”
by and between Lee County and each wholesale water customer. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: The Lee County Board of County Commissioners
(BOCC) must approve an agreement between each Wholesale Customer and the
County. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Defines the terms by which the County will provide
wholesale water and sewer service to the Wholesale Customer. (#20021475-Utilities) |
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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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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). (#20030039-Clerk of
Courts) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Request Board approval for the Staff of County
Lands to research and purchase (2) two houses in Charlotte County to house
(2) two Boca Grande Deputies. Funds
are available in the CIP. Purchase is
not to exceed $280,000. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board must approve funding and the purchase of
expenditures over $50,000. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows for proper housing of deputies for Boca
Grande. (#20030029-Sheriff) |
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January
21, 2003
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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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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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11. |
PARKS AND RECREATION |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Request approval of settlement offer and authorize
the Chairman to execute a Release and Assignment of All Claims with
Great American Insurance Company, as part of the County’s receipt of three
drafts totaling $98,144.73 under Performance Bond Numbers 3424312, 5438583
and 5438584. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: BOCC approval is required for settlement offers
and execution of Release and Assignment of All Claims to complete the
transaction with Great American Insurance Company for their payment. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Releases Great American Insurance Company from any
further liability to the County for a $98,144.73 payment to Lee County
Government under Performance Bond Numbers 3424312, 5438583 and 5438584. The
$98,144.73 payment represents a 100% recovery of the damages for the
County. (#20030020-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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