District #1

Bob Janes

District #2

Douglas St. Cerny

Chairman

District #3

Ray Judah

 

District #4

Tammy Hall

Vice Chair

District #5

John E. Albion

 

Donald D. Stilwell,

County Manager

 

David M. Owen County Attorney

 

 

March 29, 2005

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.

All back up for this agenda is available in the Public Resources Office, 1st Floor, Administration Building

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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:

Pastor Walter Still

Peace Lutheran Church

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

Presentations:

 

 

·         

False Alarm Reduction Association Presentation

 

 

(Sheriff-#20050381)

 

 

·         

“April Pools Day” Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Albion-#20050382)

 

 

·         

“Every Day is Tag Day” Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Janes-#20050383)

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Appeals Agenda

 

 

 

Walk-ons and Carry-overs

 

 

 

Commissioners' Items/Committee Appointments

 

 

 

County Manager Items

 

 

 

County Attorney Items

 

 

 

Adjourn


CONSENT AGENDA

March 29, 2005 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve budget amendments to allocate excess fund balance and grant and operational carryovers as determined by the completion of the financial audit.  Also approve transfers to and from reserves, authorize interfund transfers, and amend the FY05-09 Capital Improvement Program.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

To adjust budgeted fund balance to reflect actual balances.  Provides funds for unfinished contracts, equipment, and operational expenditures.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve.  (#20050349-Budget Services)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Accept a Petition to Vacate a 12-foot wide Public Utility Easement located at 406 North Ave., Lehigh Acres, and adopt a resolution, setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the 26th day of April 2005.  (Case No. VAC2005-00005).

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (S27-T44S-R27E)  (#5)  (#20050307-Development Services)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Accept a Petition to Vacate a 12-foot wide Drainage and Public Utility Easement located at 4668 Little River Ln., Fort Myers, located off of Orange River Blvd., west of Buckingham Rd., and adopt a resolution, setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the 26th day of April 2005. (Case No. VAC2005-00006).

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

N/A  (S35-T43S-R25E)  (#5)  (#20050320-Development Services)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Accept a Petition to Vacate a portion of the 50-foot IDD Canal L-1 Right-of-Way at 6323 St. Andrew Circle S., Fort Myers, located off of McGregor Blvd., and adopt a resolution setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the 26th day of April 2005.  (Case No. VAC2004-00023)

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

To construct a porch addition and re-roof to an existing single-family dwelling unit built in 1971.  The existing structure is partially situated in the 50-foot IDD Canal easement.  The vacation  will not alter existing drainage conditions and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future drainage and canal maintenance requirements.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

N/A  (S3-T45S-R24E)  (#2)  (#20050332-Development Services)

 


(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize an extension, from May 30, 2005 to June 30, 2005, for Contract C-2651 between the Board of County Commissioners and Southwest Florida Addiction Services (SWFAS)

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This contract extension is technical in nature and will allow for more time for SWFAS to complete its contractual obligations to the county.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize extension  (#20050375-Planning)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize: 1) the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $266,200 for Parcel 313, Imperial Street Widening Project No. 4060, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; 2) the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings.  MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve. (#20050006-County Lands)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize: 1) the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $169,400 for Parcel 314, Imperial Street Widening Project No. 4060, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; 2) the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings.  MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve. (#20050130-County Lands)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize: (1) the division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $900.00 for Parcel 502, Imperial Street Widening. Project 4060, pursuant to the Easement Purchase Agreement; 2) the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings.  MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve. (#20050131-County Lands)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of Parcel 101, Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount of $100,000; authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Board avoids Eminent Domain.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested.  (#20050334-County Lands)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of  $308,000 for Parcels 209 and 210, Summerlin Road Widening, Project No. 6007, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.  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.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested.  (#20050338-County Lands)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of  $290,000 for Parcels 208 and 211, Summerlin Road Widening, Project No. 6007, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.  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.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested.  (#20050339-County Lands)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of Parcel 118, Three Oaks Widening Project No. 4081, in the amount of $1,073,568; authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The voluntary purchase of a parcel for the Three Oaks Widening Project and the avoidance of an Eminent Domain action.  The Board must authorize the purchase of all real estate transactions.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends approval for this action to avoid condemnation costs and expenses.  (#20050363-County Lands)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Execute Contract OT050302 with South Florida Water Management District (District) for North West Lee County Surface Water Management Project.  The total project cost is $160,000 including the District contribution of $139,000.  Approve Budget Transfer from SFWMD Grant Projects (Project 208534) to North West Lee County Surface Water Project (Project 208587) in the amount of $160,000 and amend the FY04/05-08/09 CIP accordingly.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides for District funding 86% of a drainage and water quality improvement project in the Burnt Store/Gator Slough area.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff supports approval.  (#20050367-Natural Resources)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Award Construction Management Addendum under RFQ-01-04 COUNTY-WIDE CONTINUING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, for the project known as Repair and Maintenance Clewiston Transfer Station, to Lodge Construction, Inc. for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $91,807.00 (includes the CM fee of $7,653.00).  This project was budgeted in the CIP and funds are available within the budget.  Additionally, request that the Board approve waiving of the formal process (if needed) and authorize the use of the Direct Material Purchase Orders based on the CM’s competitive process, which allows the County to purchase directly from suppliers of equipment and/or materials as a cost/time saving measure.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the County with a Construction Manager for the replacement of: the operational screen wall at both doorways; approximately 800 s.f. of damaged siding; eave and corner trim, downspouts and  guardrail along the loading ramp of the Clewiston Transfer Station.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050368-Solid Waste)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve award of formal quotation (RFP B&R 2661-SE202) and issuance of a purchase order to General Electric Energy, the low price proposer, meeting all specification requirements for a step-up-transformer in an amount of $350,000.00.  Authority is also requested to award of optional “field assembly and oil fill” for an additional $35,00.00 at a future date if such option is in the best interest of the County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the necessary (13,800/138,000 volt) main step-up-transformer for the Waste To Energy Expansion Project.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050380-Solid Waste)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Award B-05-09 EVERGREEN ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND WATER MAIN INSTALLATION, for the Department of Transportation, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Gulf Paving, Inc., for a total not-to-exceed base bid of $1,320,428.75 plus all Alternate unit price items (if needed) with a total completion time of 210 days.  This CIP project was anticipated and funds will be available within the budget upon approval of the Request For Transfer of Funds.  Approve Evergreen Road project #4096 and amend the FY05-09 Capital Improvement Program.  Also approve transfer from reserves in the Road Impact Fees Fund – North District in the amount of $352,588.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with a Contractor to widen and overlay Evergreen Road between U.S. 41 and Old U.S. 41 in North Fort Myers.  Construction includes a raised sidewalk and installation of a force main and a water main.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050297-Transportation)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Change Order No. 3 under CN-02-23 SANIBEL BRIDGE TOLL PLAZA RECONSTRUCTION AND CAPE CORAL BRIDGE TOLL PLAZA RECONSTRUCTION to URS in the amount of $90,630.08.  Also, approve transfer from reserves in the amount of $150,000.00.  This project was within the CIP and funds will be available upon approval of the attached Request For Transfer Of Funds from Toll Surplus Reserves.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with a Consultant to: 1) Provide additional geotechnical information required for the design of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Punta Rassa Road and McGregor Blvd.; 2) Prepare plans and specifications for a new retaining wall to limit encroachment into environmentally sensitive areas affected by construction of the new Sanibel Bridge Toll Plaza, 3) Prepare plans and specifications for a new lift station to serve the new Sanibel Bridge Toll Plaza and the new restroom facilities at the adjacent boat ramp; 4) Prepare plans and specifications for traffic signal installation; 5) Provide additional environmental permitting arising from the re-design of the Punta Rassa Road / McGregor Blvd. Intersection and its’ impact on adjacent environmentally sensitive areas.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050348-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of the water distribution and gravity collection systems serving Verandah, Mossy Oak & River Point.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the south side of SR 80 approximately 1-1/2 miles west of Buckingham Road.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Lee County Utilities requests that the County Manager’s office recommend approval of this item.  (#20050191-Utilities)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation of a fire hydrant, one (1) 4” diameter fire line and a single sewer service, serving Children’s Specialists.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the west side of Summerlin Lakes Drive, approximately 290’ north of the Summerlin Road entrance to Reflection Lakes Commercial Center.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the fire hydrant and fire line into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050267-Utilities)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation of a fire hydrant serving Moore Custom Millworks a/k/a Moore Custom Woodworking.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the south side of Bavaria Road, approximately 835’ west of Treeline Avenue.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the fire hydrant into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050268-Utilities)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Project # PB050287, for the Lee County Utilities Division, for the utilization (piggyback) of the City of Pompano Beach’s Bid # H-20-05, which has gone through their competitive bidding process, for the annual purchase of Neptune Water Meters through its authorized distributor Sunstate Meter & Supply Inc., for the unit prices as listed on the awarded vendor’s quote.  There are two options built into the bid:  1. the participating entity can trade in their obsolete meters,  2. the participating entity can purchase items not on the bid for a 15% discount off of list price.  This bid was awarded for one year from 2/23/05 to 2/22/06, and has four additional one-year renewals available.  Also request permission to continue to utilize this piggyback for any renewal periods between the City of Pompano Beach and the awarded vendor.  For general information, the Utilities Division estimates spending approximately $300,000.00 for water meters and replacement parts on an annual basis.  The requesting division will be responsible for monitoring their individual expenditures.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Lee County Utilities Division to purchase water meters in a cost effective, efficient, and timely manner.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050302-Utilities)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction one 8” diameter master meter assembly and a force main extension serving Avalon Preserve to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this proposed 104-unit multi-family residential development.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the east side of Winkler Road approximately 1/2 mile south of Summerlin Road.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Lee County Utilities requests that the County Manager’s office recommend approval of this item.  (#20050327-Utilities)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of a water main and force main extension serving Osprey Cove to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this proposed multi-family development.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the north side of Estero Parkway approximately 1/4 of a mile east of US 41.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Lee County Utilities requests that the County Manager’s office recommend approval of this item.  (#20050328-Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve disbursements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Florida Statute Chapter 136.06(1) requires that all County disbursements be recorded in the Minutes of the Board.  Compliance with the requirements of FS 136.06(1).

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050384-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Present financial report for information purposes.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

To provide interim reporting on selected funds and revenues of the Lee County Board of County Commissioners.  Included in the report in compliance with Chapter 218.415 Florida Statutes, Local Government Investment Policies is the stated and fair market value of the investments managed by the Clerk’s Office.  Additionally, In pursuant to Lee County Ordinance 02-28 activity for the Driver’s Education Safety Trust Funds.  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.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050385-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Expenditures in the amount of $537,740 by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.  Revenues for these expenditures were from various fees, services, etc. (see below) that were collected by the Sheriff’s Office during the period of 10/01/04–02/28/05.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Board approval is needed to expend funds collected.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050340-Sheriff)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Expenditure of $298,785 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund #105000.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Florida State Statute 932.7055 requires the Board of County Commissioners approval of expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, which is funded by revenues from confiscated property.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050341-Sheriff)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Presentation to the Board of County Commissioners the Lee County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for fiscal year 2004.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides public notice of the availability of the audited financial statements to the citizens of Lee County.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050371-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve and Execute the annual financial report to the Florida Department of Banking and Finance (Department).

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

To comply with Section 218.32, Florida Statutes, requiring that within 45 days after the receipt of the audit report each local governmental entity shall submit a copy of its annual financial report, for the previous fiscal year, to the Department.  Noncompliance with Section 218.32, Florida Statutes, will cause the Department to notify the Legislative Auditing Committee which may require the withholding of funds payable to the County by the Department of Revenue and the Department of Banking and Finance.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050372-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

March 29, 2005

 

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

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request BOCC adopt Alternative A as the alignment for Ortiz Ave. widening from SR 82 to SR 80 (CIP # 4072) as described in the attached centerline description and exhibits, and direct DOT and County Lands to proceed with acquisition of right of way necessary for the total project as shown.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Enables DOT and County Lands to identify right-of-way needed for the future widening of Ortiz Avenue between SR 82 and SR 80.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050347-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Review and approve Resolution to initiate statutory, pre-trial intergovernmental conflict resolution procedures in the case of City of Cape Coral vs. Lee County and the School District of Lee County, Case No.  04-CA-004831.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Passage of a resolution expresses the Board’s intention to begin the procedures outlined in Section 164 Fla. Stat. in an attempt to resolve matters without further legal action.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

In an attempt to accelerate the potential for settlements and contain costs, the legislative mandated local governmental entities’ participation in these procedures.  (#20050346-County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

APPEALS AGENDA

March 29, 2005

 

CONTINUATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

 

(#1)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Deny appeal of an administrative interpretation of the Lee Plan under the single-family residence provision filed by Matthew Uhle on behalf of Louis Gomez.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

To take action concerning an appeal of a denial for a favorable administrative determination of the Lee Plan under the single-family residence provision.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

The Board will uphold the determination that the property owner is not entitled to construct one single-family residence on the subject parcel in accordance with Lee Plan provisions.  (#20050369-County Attorney)

 

 

WALK ON AGENDA
March 29, 2005
 

(#1)

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Consider approval and authorize the Chairman’s signature on the “Letter of Agreement” with the Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) that authorizes Lee County to conduct educational classes and recreational activities (sailing) at the North Shore overlook (State DOT right-of-way).  Board approval is contingent upon receiving the executed “Letter of Agreement” from FDOT.  Authorize staff to negotiate with independent contractor(s) for the conducting or teaching of future classes and activities at such location.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Board of County Commissioner approval and execution is required to finalize the agreement with FDOT.  Allows Lee County expanded use of the North Shore overlook. Increases educational and recreational opportunities to be provided to the public.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Expanded use of the North Shore Area will allow the public enhanced educational opportunities.  (#20050426-Parks and Recreation)
REASON FOR WALK ON:
The sailing school must move out of their current location the first week of April.

(#2)

Walk On
 
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Authorize and approve utilization of the law firm of Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A. (Tallahassee) by and through Sarah M. Bleakley, Esquire for specialized legal services on designated Bills before the Legislature for this Legislative Session as outlined in the attached March 23, 2005 proposal letter.  Ms. Bleakley will coordinate with and supplement Mr. Keith Arnold, our Lobbyist.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
A. Provides legal consulting services to the County for this Legislative Session for specific matters and Bills currently being developed and heard by Legislative Committees.  B. Enhances Lee County’s presence in Tallahassee for this Legislative Session.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve engagement of Sarah Bleakley, Esquire for the 2005 Legislative Session.  (#20050434-County Attorney)
REASON FOR WALK ON:
Due to the receipt of the proposal letter from Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson (Sarah Bleakley, Esquire) on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, and the exigency for getting Ms. Bleakley formally engaged by the County for the balance of the Legislative Session.