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District #1 Bob
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District #2 Douglas St. Cerny Vice Chairman |
District #3 Ray
Judah
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District #4 Andrew W. Coy |
District #5 John E. Albion Chairman |
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Donald D. Stilwell, County Manager |
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James
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February 3, 2004 |
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PLEASE NOTE: The Board may take action in its capacity as the Port Authority or Government Leasing Corporation.
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February
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1. |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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2. |
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Award RFQ-04-03 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR
SCHANDLER HALL COMMUNITY PARK, for the Department of Construction &
Design, to Wright Construction Corporation, for an amount of $16,066.00 for
pre-construction services (phase 2) and for the sum of eight percent (8%) of
the total construction cost for phase 2 only of this project. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval is required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provide construction management
services for the construction of the Schandler Hall Community Park located
off Palm Beach Blvd, East Fort Myers, Florida. Services to include the design phase 2 fee (preconstruction
requirements) to bid the project and develop a GMP. (#20040061-Construction and Design) |
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3. |
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
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4. |
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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5. |
HUMAN SERVICES |
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INDEPENDENT |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Accept Beach Storm
Damage Reduction Easements for Parcels 22, 60, 63, 69, 70, 71, 72, 118, 154,
160, 169 and 201, for the Estero Island Beach Restoration Project No. 3022;
authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation
necessary; authorize necessary recording fees. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To secure easements
along Fort Myers Beach on Estero Island for the proposed beach renourishment
project. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Enables County to pursue
Federal funding for the project.
(#20031119-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding
offer to property owner in the amount of $100,100 for Parcel 134, Veronica S.
Shoemaker Blvd. (formerly Palmetto Avenue) Extension, Project No. 4073,
pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; authorize the Division of County Lands to
handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: The Board must authorize
the making of a binding offer to a property owner prior to initiation of
condemnation proceedings. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Makes binding offer to property owner. (#20040015-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a
binding offer to property owner in the amount of $39,300 for Parcel 135,
Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd. (formerly Palmetto Avenue) Extension, Project No.
4073, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; authorize the Division of County
Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: The Board must authorize
the making of a binding offer to a property owner prior to initiation of
condemnation proceedings. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Makes binding offer to property owner. (#20040016-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Award B-04-08 Cottage Point Water Main MSTBU,
for the Public Resources Division, to the low bidder meeting all bidding
requirements, Gulf Coast Underground, for a total not-to-exceed amount
of $183,186.20 with a project
completion time of 105 calendar days. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: To provide a contractor who will install
approximately 1,555 LF of 4" waterline and 1,770 LF of 8" waterline
including services to 61 equivalent residential units and all related valves,
fittings, and hydrants.
(#20040023-MSTBU Services) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Purchase Agreement
for acquisition of Parcel 227, Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No.
4043, in the amount of $83,000.00; authorize payment of costs to close and
the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to
complete transaction. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: The Board must accept all
real estate conveyances to Lee County. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: The Board avoids Eminent
Domain. (#20040030-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of
Parcel 220, Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the
amount of $37,365.00; authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of
County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: The Board must accept all real estate conveyances
to Lee County. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: The Board avoids Eminent Domain. (#20040043-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of
Parcel 300, Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the
amount of $111,500; authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of
County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: The Board must accept all real estate conveyances
to Lee County. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: The Board avoids Eminent Domain. (#20040048-County Lands) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Increase the annual contract expenditure amount
under B-01-12, Annual Contract for Cleaning and Snagging, for the Division of
Natural Resources, from $650,000.00 to $1,000,000.00 for the final year of
the contract. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Increases in Board approved contracts over level
four authorization require approval by the Board. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows completion of various projects under
existing contract before rainy season.
(#20040046-Natural Resources) |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Award B-04-03, Neighborhood District and County-wide
Sidewalks, for the Department of Transportation, to the low bidder meeting
all bidding requirements, Cougar Contracting Specialties, Inc., for a total
not-to-exceed contract amount of $355,863.00, with a contract completion time
of 180 calendar days. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. 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.
(#20031524-Transportation) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Request Board approve Change Order No. 4 to Cougar
Contracting in the amount of $605,281.30 for Contract 2335 (B03-02). WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required for Change Orders over
$50,000.00. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Enables a 6’ concrete sidewalk be constructed
along the East side of Joel Blvd. in Lehigh from Bell Blvd. to Lakeview. (#20040025-Transportation) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Amend the FY 03-08 CIP budget for the Three Oaks
South project (#4043) to incorporate funds recently paid by the Simon
Suncoast/Coconut Point DRI and advance the construction phase one year. Also, approve budget amendment in the
Transportation Capital Improvement Fund. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required for CIP amendments. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Applies the DRI funds in an appropriate manner,
frees up County gas tax revenues for other CIP needs, and advances the
project construction phase one year from FY 05/06 to FY 04/05. (#20040028-Transportation) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: BOCC approval for the Chairman to execute the
attached Resolution and State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
Local Agency Program Agreement. Also,
approve Budget Amendment for $200,000 and amend the FY03-04/07-08 CIP
accordingly. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: BOCC approval is required for the execution of the
Resolution and Agreement. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Adopts a Resolution, authorizing the Chairman to
execute the Resolution and Agreement, allowing FDOT and Lee County to
participate in the installation of landscaping and irrigation improvements
within FDOT’s jurisdiction at the Corkscrew Road and Daniels Parkway
Interstate 75 interchanges. (#20040010-Transportation) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Award B-04-07, County-Wide Resurfacing/Lehigh
Acres/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 $1,430,867.61, with a contract
completion time of 180 calendar days. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: This contract involves the road resurfacing and
rebuilding of various streets located in Lehigh Acres and South Fort Myers.
(#20040057-Transportation) |
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UTILITIES |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a
donation of water main relocation serving Vision
XXIV Frontage Road. This is a Developer contributed asset project located
on the east side of Pine Ridge Road approximately 300 feet south of Summerlin
Road. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Provides adequate water infrastructure to support
future development. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Places the water main into operation and complies
with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20031420-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the utilization of piggybacking from City
of Lake Worth RFP No. 00/01-495, for Maintenance of Water Storage Tanks, with
Utility Service Co., Inc., for the Tice and North Fort Myers Tanks, for the
amounts indicated in the agreement for a contract period through year 2009. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board approval is required. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: By allowing the Department to piggyback onto the City of Lake Worth contract it will allow Lee County Utilities to have a contractor to perform maintenance on the Tice and North Fort Myers Water Storage Tanks. (#20031459-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance by Resolution, and recording
of one utility easement, as a donation for one fire hydrant serving Hitch
& Trailer of Fort Myers. This is a Developer contributed asset
project located south side of Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Parkway
approximately 1200 feet west of Metro Parkway. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide fire protection to the recently
constructed commercial building. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Places the fire hydrant into operation and
complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20031471-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve construction of a force main serving Tuffy Service Center. This is considered a Developer
contributed asset project which is located on the west side of U.S 41
approximately 750’ south of Park Road. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide sanitary sewer service to this proposed
commercial building. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides adequate utility infrastructure to
support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County
Utilities Operations Manual. (#20031512-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance by Resolution as a
donation for a water distribution system serving Herons Glen, Unit 10. This is a Developer contributed asset
project located on the east side of N. Tamiami Trail approximately ¼ mile
south of the Lee/Charlotte County line. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service to this phase of
the residential development. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Places the water distribution system into
operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20031522-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve construction of a water main extension
serving Winkler Pointe Subdivision. This is a Developer contributed asset and
the project is located on the northeast corner of Winkler and Summerlin
Roads. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service and fire
protection to this proposed three lot commercial subdivision. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20040032-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve construction of water and gravity main
extensions serving HERITAGE POINTE, PHASES 2B, 3A & 3B. This is a Developer contributed asset
project located on the east side of Pine Ridge Road approximately 1/3 mile
north of Summerlin Road. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service, fire protection
and sanitary sewer service to this phase of the multi-family residential
development. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides adequate utility infrastructure to
support development of these phases and complies with the Lee County
Utilities Operations Manual.
(#20040033-Utilities) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance by Resolution as a
donation of water distribution and gravity collection systems serving Cascades at Estero, Parcel ‘C’.
This is a developer
contributed asset project located on the south side of Koreshan Boulevard
approximately 1 mile east of S. Tamiami Trail in Estero. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service, fire protection
and sanitary sewer service to this phase of the residential development. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Places the water and sewer systems into operation
and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20040034-Utilities) |
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve “Working Agreement” with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service for the services of a County employee Program Manager and approve Budget Amendment for an amount not-to-exceed $68,757.00. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To provide funds for the Program Manager position
in the Lee Soil and Water Conservation Program. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Assists in bringing about conservation,
development and wise use of land, water and related resources in Lee
County. (#20040019-Parks and
Recreation) |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Request approval and authorize Chairman to execute
attached Water and Wastewater Interlocal Agreement between Charlotte
County and Lee County authorizing Charlotte County Utilities to provide
water, wastewater and reuse services for residents of Lee County. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board of County Commissioners’ approval is
required for Interlocal Agreements. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Agreement bounds both Charlotte County and Lee
County into the terms of the Interlocal Agreement providing Lee County
consumers water and wastewater services with Charlotte County Utilities. (#20040073-County Attorney) |
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HEARING EXAMINER |
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PORT AUTHORITY |
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CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve disbursements. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Florida Statute Chapter 136.06(1) requires that all County disbursements be recorded in the Minutes of the Board. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Compliance with the requirements of FS
136.06(1). (#20040058-Clerk of
Courts) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve payment of
delinquent tax overbid claim-Cosby. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Pursuant to Florida Statute 197. Lee County is holding overbid funds from delinquent tax sales. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: The Clerk has received a claim for these funds and
requests that you release them.
(#20040059-Clerk of Courts) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve payment of
delinquent tax overbid claim-Cosby. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Pursuant to Florida Statute 197. Lee County is holding overbid funds from delinquent tax sales. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: The Clerk has received a claim for these funds and
requests that you release them.
(#20040060-Clerk of Courts) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve payment of
delinquent tax overbid claim-Cosby. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Pursuant to Florida Statute 197. Lee County is holding overbid funds from delinquent tax sales. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: The Clerk has received a claim for these funds and
requests that you release them.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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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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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
RESOURCES |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the request to transfer three Solid Waste
and Recycling Collection Franchise Contracts (Lee Contract No’s. 1383, 1384,
1385) from Florida Recycling Services, Inc. to Capital Environmental
Resources, Inc., a/k/a, Waste Services of Florida, Inc., a publicly traded
company, upon receipt from Capital Environmental Resources, Inc. of all
documents (e.g. insurance, bond, parent guarantee, etc.) necessary for
complete contract security and execution. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Contract conditions require Board approval for
such transfer or ‘assignment’ of these contracts. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows Florida Recycling, Inc. to sell all shares
and interest in its company to Capital Environmental Resources, Inc. and
allows Capital Environmental to assume all responsibility for the franchise
collection contracts.
(#20040038-Solid Waste) |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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UTILITIES |
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve mediated settlement in Lee County v.
Bennett, et al., Case No. 99-7763CA, Parcel 213. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board approval is required to settle litigation. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Settles all claims except attorney fees and
costs. (#20040068-County Attorney) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Meet
as Board of Directors of the Lee County Governmental Leasing Corporation to
hold Annual Meeting, approve 2004 Annual Report, and approve Minutes of
previous meetings. WHY
ACTION IS NECESSARY: To
meet requirements of Florida Statute 617. WHAT
ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Maintains
non-profit corporate status.
(#20040001-County Attorney) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve interlocal agreement with Lee County
School Board for disbursal of school impact fees. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Assists the Lee County School Board in meeting a
critical need for educational facilities to serve the children of Lee County. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides for disbursal of up to one half of the
impact fees collected to the School Board and provides for repayment to Lee
County if the Court ultimately requires the County to refund school impact
fees. (#20040080-County Attorney) |
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HEARING EXAMINER |
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PORT AUTHORITY |
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CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS |
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