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

 

 

June 3, 2003

 

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9:30 AM

Invocation:

Pastor Steven Hess

Zion Lutheran Church

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

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


CONSENT AGENDA

June 3, 2003

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Concur with the ranking of Consultants by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-03-08, SIX MILE CYPRESS SLOUGH PRESERVE VISITOR CENTER, in the following order of ranking, and authorize contract negotiations to commence with the number one ranked firm: (1) Parker, Mudgett, Smith Architects, Inc.; (2) Gora McGahey Associates in Architecture; (3) Alliance Design Group; and (4) Christopher J. Lee Architects, Inc

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to Administrative Code AC-4-4 Lee County Contracts Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, the Board is required to approve all Consultant ranking.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Consultant will provide schematic design, construction manager negotiation, design development, building & construction documents, advisory and construction contract administrative support services for the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Visitor Center.  (#20030610-Contracts)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve lease agreement with Fort Myers Venture I, L.L.C. for 18,242 sq. ft. of space in the SunTrust Plaza, Suites 600, 703 and 200, located at 2000 Main Street, Ft. Myers, to be utilized by the County as necessary Lease cost would be a blended rate of $23.25 which includes CAM.  Lease is for one year with the option to renew for 4 additional one-year periods under the same terms and conditions.  Lease can be terminated by giving six months advance written notice or at time of purchase.  Also approve permission for staff to add any space that may become vacant to this agreement until the date of purchase of this building by the Board of County Commissioners.  Lease will include the use of 84 parking spaces at the adjacent parking garage.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board must approve all lease agreements

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Secures any space in the building that is currently vacant and provides staff with the option to add any space that becomes vacant until the date of purchase.  By securing the vacant space, the County is assured that the current owner will not lease the vacant spaces to other entities, giving the County more space to utilize after purchase.  (#20030560-Facilities Management)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award Professional Services Agreement for CN-03-03 South Fort Myers Community Park, to Michael Redd & Associates, P.A., for a lump sum amount of $93,710.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to the Contract Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, the Board is required to approve all Consultant rankings.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This project involves the Consultant providing inventory and site analysis, program analysis, preliminary master plan, final master plan, preliminary cost estimate, additional services and construction services for the south Fort Myers Community Park.

(#20030619-Construction and Design)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition VAC2002-00063 to Vacate two, 12 Public Utility Easements common to lots 56 and 57, and 57 and 58, Block 95, Unit 21, Leeland Heights Subdivision and adopt a Resolution setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 p.m. on the 24th day of June 2003.

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 THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing.  (#20030210-Development Services)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition VAC2003-00017 to Vacate a 12-foot wide Public Utility Easement centered on the common lot line between Lots 2 and 3, Block 31, Unit 8, a subdivision of Lehigh Acres.  Adopt a Resolution setting the Public Hearing for 5:00 pm on the 24th day of June, 2003.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To build a single-family residence on the combined lots.  The vacation of this Public Utility Easement will not alter existing utility conditions and is not necessary to accommodate any future utility requirements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Setting the time and date of the Pubic Hearing.  (#20030585-Development Services)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition VAC2003-00020 to Vacate (2) two, 12-foot wide Public Utility Easements centered on the common lot lines between Lots 18 & 19 and 19 & 20, Block 38, Unit 10, a subdivision of Lehigh Acres.  Adopt a Resolution setting the Public Hearing for 5:00 pm on the 24th day of June 2003.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To build a single-family residence on the combined lots.  The vacation of this Public Utility Easement will not alter existing utility conditions and is not necessary to accommodate any future utility requirements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Setting the time and date of the Pubic Hearing.  (#20030602-Development Services)

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept the Informal Bid and award I-0301 PINE MANOR COMMUNITY CENTER, for the Department of Human Services, to the low bidder meeting all bidding requirements, Cougar Contracting Specialties, Inc., for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $84,200.00

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

In accordance with the Lee County Contract Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, Construction projects in excess of $50,000.00 will be executed through the Formal Advertised Sealed Bid Process.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This contract will be performed for the Department of Human Services for the construction of a parking area to service an existing community center building.  Included are the following:  a small parking area with five (5) spaces, a driveway, sidewalks, drainage piping, fence and landscaping.  (#20030599-Human Services)

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve award of Formal Quotation Q-030240 for the Purchase and Installation of Floor Covering for the Library Division (South County Library) to the overall low quoter meeting all specification requirements Wayne Wiles Floor Coverings.   Total cost for the installation of carpet at the South County Library is $134,893.50. Also approve Option A. extra carpet (80 yds.) for maintenance of the new carpet. 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 7/9/02, purchases over $50,000.00 must be approved by the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Library Division to acquire new floor coverings for the South County Library.  (#20030009-Library)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve and execute Easement to Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc., pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Grant of Utility Easement, for a Pump Station that will provide sewer service to the area.  Funds are not required.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. to construct a pump station for their system to serve the area. (#20030549-County Lands)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the acquisitions of Parcel 233, for the Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount of $78,000, 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. (#20030561-County Lands).

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the acquisition of Parcel 232, for the Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount of $52,500, 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.  (#20030562-County Lands)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Execute Florida Library Services and Technology Act grant agreement for “Summer Library Reading Partnership Pilot” in the amount of $7,500; approve budget amendment resolution in the same amount.  The grant will expire on September 1, 2003.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Commission approval required to execute grant agreement; budget amendments must be adopted by resolution

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Executes the grant agreement, accepts $7,500 as unanticipated revenue and designates grant expenditures.  (#20030584-Library)

 

 

(f)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $5,900.00, for Parcel 108, Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd. (formerly Palmetto Avenue) 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.

(#20030543-County Lands)

 

(g)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $6,600.00, for Parcel 107, Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd. (formerly Palmetto Avenue) 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.

(#20030544-County Lands)

 

 

(h)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the acquisition of Parcel 202, for the Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount of $51,500, 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.  (#20030581-County Lands)

 

 

(i)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve inter-local agreements between Lee County and the Lee County Tax Collector, and Lee County and Property Appraiser for the preparation and submission of the Lee County Cherry/Blueberry SIU, Country Estates SIU, Country Lakes SLD, Golden Lakes SLD, Palm Terrace SLD, Pine Lake SLD, Schoolview Homes SLD, Sheltering Pines SIU, Western Acres SIU, Coralee Avenue Waterline MSBU, Diplomat Parkway MSBU, Pinecrest/Riverview Road MSBU, South Pebble/Broken Arrow Road MSBU, University Overlay MSBU, Whiskey Creek MSBU, Iona Shores Waterline MSBU, University Overlay Streetlight O & M SIU and Rainbow Farms Waterline MSBU Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rolls and their related Uniform Collection and Enforcement pursuant to §197.3632.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Provides for the inclusion of certain Non-Ad Valorem Municipal Service Taxing and Benefit Units on the tax roll for 2003 and subsequent years.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This establishes separate agreements between Lee County and the Lee County Tax Collector, and Lee County and Property Appraiser for the preparation and submission of certain Lee County Municipal Services Taxing and Benefit Units Non-Ad Valorem assessment rolls and their related uniform collection and enforcement pursuant to §197.3632, Florida Statures.

(#20030513-MSTBU Services)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board authorize representatives from Charlotte; Collier; DeSoto; Glades; Hendry; Highlands; Okeechobee; and Sarasota Counties to serve as voting members of the Proposal Evaluation Committee in addition to Lee County Staff, for the Request for Proposals for

RFP-03-04 COOP/COG TERRORISM PLAN UPDATE.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Lee County Contract Manual, under Section 11 “Request for Proposals for Other Professional Services”, specifies that only County Staff may serve as voting members on a Proposal Evaluation Committee.  No outside industry shall be allowed.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Will allow staff representatives from each of the named Counties to serve on the Proposal Evaluation Committee as voting members in a collaborative effort to contract for the COOP/COG Terrorism Plan Update.  (#20030618-Emergency Management)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award B-03-10 COUNTYWIDE RESURFACING/BIKE PATHS (LEHIGH/NORTH FORT MYERS/ SOUTH FORT MYERS), for the Department of Transportation, to the low bidder meeting all bidding requirements, Ajax Paving Industries Inc., for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $493,362.35, with a contract completion time of 120 calendar days.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

In accordance with the Lee County Contract Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, Construction Projects in excess of $50,000.00 will be executed through the Formal Advertised Sealed Bid Process.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

To provide resurfacing of bike paths at various locations in Lehigh, North Ft. Myers and South Ft. Myers.  (#20030559-Transportation)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the utilization of piggybacking from City of Tampa, Bid No. 71012402, for Hot In-Place Recycling, with Hot In Place Paving, LLC, for the Paving of Stringfellow, in the amount of $1,125,000.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

In accordance with the Lee County Contract Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, Section 5. Unique Services, 5.0 Piggybacking, the Board must approve all piggyback services over $50,000.00.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

By allowing the Department to piggyback onto the City of Tampa contract it will allow Lee County Transportation to pave approximately 300,000 SY to Stringfellow Blvd as quickly as possible.  (#20030564-Transportation)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Concur with the selection of Consultants by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-03-07 MISCELLANEOUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, and authorize staff to negotiate hourly rates and independent costs with the following eighteen (18) selected firms: Agnoli, Barber & Brundage Inc.; AIM Engineering & Surveying Inc.; Avalon Engineering Inc.; Barraco and Associates Inc.; Bean, Whitaker, Lutz & Kareh Inc.; Boyle Engineering Corporation; Cella & Associates, Inc.; Consul-Tech Development Services, Inc.; David Douglas Associates Inc.; Hardesty & Hanover, LLP; Hole Montes Inc.; Ink Engineering;  Johnson Engineering Inc.; Kisinger Campo & Associates, Inc.; Pitman-Hartenstein & Associates, Inc.; Post, Buckley Schuh & Jernigan, Inc.; TKW Consulting Engineers; and WilsonMiller Inc., for a contract period of two (2) years with the option of renewal for one (1) additional year.  Also, authorize Chairman on behalf of the Board to execute the agreements upon final negotiations.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to Lee County Contract Manual approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, the Board is required to approve all Consultant selections.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the County with several consultants on contract that can provide miscellaneous professional services on an as needed basis through the issuance of a Supplemental Task Authorization.  (#20030566-Transportation)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the utilization of piggybacking from the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority for credit card clearing house services, and enter into a Select Merchant Payment Card Processing Agreement with Paymentech, L.P., as stated in Orlando-Orange bid) for Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express at the rates specified in Schedule A.   This contract shall be in effect from December 1, 2002 for a period of one (1) year, with options to renew for three additional years.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

In accordance with the Lee County Contracts Manual, Unique Purchases, Piggybacking, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, the Board must approve all piggybacking and other professional services over $50,000.00.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This action allows acceptance of Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit cards at the LeeWay Service Center.  (#20030597-Transportation)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award B-03-09 NEIGHTBORHOOD DISTRICT SIDEWALKS AND STORM WATER DRAINAGE, for the Department of Transportation, to the low bidder meeting all bidding requirements, Gulf Paving Co., Inc., for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $568,211.60, with a contract completion time of 180 calendar days.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

In accordance with the Lee County Contract Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, Construction Projects in excess of $50,000.00 will be executed through the Formal Advertised Sealed Bid Process.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This contract will be performed for the Department of Human Services-Community Improvements for the construction of various sidewalks throughout Lee County and for the construction of storm water drainage. (To include Fourth Street, South Road, Center Road, Dora Street, and South Street).  (#20030554-Transportation)

 

                  (f)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve award of the following project for the Department of Transportation:  # PB030479, the purchase of one (1) new Johnson 770 Cyclone Street Sweeper from Florida Municipal Equipment, Inc. at a price of $117,960 via a piggyback of the City of Dania Beach Resolution #2002-152.  Also request approval of optional attachment for non-contract purchase in the amount of $4,160.00.  Grand total expenditures in the amount of $122,120.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Section 9.4.1 of the Lee County Purchasing and Payment Procedures Manual approved by the board on 7.9.02, purchases over $50,000.00 must be approved by the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This street sweeper will allow DOT Operations to provide road maintenance in cleaning of road shoulders and clean up of spills in the event of accidents.  (#20030546-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of a water main extension and one 6” diameter fire line serving Route 80 Storage Facility. This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on south side of Palm Beach Blvd approximately 2,500 feet west of S. R 31.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service and fire protection to the proposed commercial building.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Complies with the Lee County Utilities Line Extension Policy and provides adequate water infrastructure to support development of the subject property.  (#20030563-Utilities)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of a water main and gravity main extension serving the Mastique.   This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located along the east side of Bunche Beach Road approximately ¼ mile south of Summerlin Road.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to the proposed high-rise multi-family development.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20030592-Utilities)

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Chairman, on behalf of the BOCC to: 1) Execute an “Easement Termination Agreement” for the “Perpetual Public Utility Easement Grant” as recorded 04/08/02 in OR Book 3618, Pages 1569-74;

2) Record the replacement “Perpetual Public Utility Easement Grant” and, 3) Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation of a water main extension, one 4” diameter fire line and a gravity main extension serving Healthpark Commons, Phase II. This is a Developer contributed asset project located on the east side of Bass Road approximately 1,000’ north of Summerlin Road.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this phase of the recently constructed commercial development.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the water and sewer systems into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20030594-Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

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).  (#20030608-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

June 3, 2003

 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve mediated settlement in Lee County v. Exxon Mobil Case No. 02-12215-CA, Parcels 105, 106 & 107.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board must approve settlement for it to be effective.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Settles all claims, excluding attorney fees, costs and expert fees.  (#20030557-County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS