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

 

 

May 10, 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

Additional information is available on the Internet at http://www.lee-county.com

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 Gaspar Anastasi

Word of Life 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 until 5:00 PM


CONSENT AGENDA

May 10, 2005

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve lease with Realmark Cape Marina, LLC for: 176 square feet of office space, Suite 205, located at 5828 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral, Florida; the non-exclusive use of the boat ramp; and permission to park two trailered boats at the Cape Harbour Marina.  This facility will be utilized by the Sheriff’s Department.  Lease term is for one year with four, one-year renewal periods.  Lease cost will be $8,400 per year, plus a CAM cost of  $1,500 per year.  Base rental costs may be adjusted, on an annual basis, after the first year, not to exceed 6%.  Lease can be terminated by giving the Landlord three months advance written notice.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Sheriff Department to establish a presence in the Cape Coral area while being able to increase Marine response times in Lee County.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050506-Facilities Management)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approval to amend the extended Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated November 27, 2001, by: 1) revising the current job descriptions & deleting one title; 2) adding four new titles; and 3) increasing all the existing salary range maximums four percent.  All can be found in Attachment A1.  Additionally, beginning the first pay period of FY 2005-2006 and each concurrent year, we are requesting that the salary range maximums be increased according to the prior FY’s July consumer price index (Attachment B).  Also, amend the MOU’s Current Section #3 with the attached Proposed Section #3A (Attachment C), which revises the current method of figuring the net gain square footage when justifying the need for additional staff, and increases the Facilities/MARS operating supply budget for newly acquired space and small projects.  No additional budget increase is needed at this time for these changes.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Updates the MOU’s current job descriptions, titles, and salary ranges; provides an increase to the salary range maximums this, and each following year; revises the current methodology of figuring square footage for new positions; and increases the MARS operating supply budget when a new facility or project is acquired.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050543-Facilities Management)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve (5) five new positions for Facilities Management Administration (non-MOU), to help administer the County Facilities.  Approve a budget transfer in the amount of $188,800 to cover personnel & operating expenses, and 1-time capital purchases, for the balance of the Fiscal Year.  Approve Budget Amendment Resolution for Fleet Management for increased vehicle maintenance expenses.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

These positions have already been submitted for inclusion in the FY06 budget.  The establishment of these positions during FY05 will help us to meet the pressing needs generated by the growing County Facilities.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050573-Facilities Management)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize an extension, from May 30, 2005 to June 30, 2005, for Contract C-2421 between the Board of County Commissioners and Community Housing & Resources, Inc. (CHR)

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize extension  (#20050584-Planning)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize Board Chairman to sign the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Child Mental Health Initiative grant application and certifications;  Exempt Human Services from the County hiring and contracting procedures related solely to this grant if awarded; Authorize Board Chairman to sign Memorandums of Understanding and Agreement with partnering public and non-profit entities for the development of the Child Mental Health Initiative which will be known as the Lee Integrated Network for Kids (LINK).

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Authorizes the Department of Human Services to submit the application in accordance with SAMHSA guidelines which require executed Memorandums of Understanding with partnering organizations for the application and requests key staff and contacted services be identified in the application document.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize Human Services to apply for the SAMHSA grant.  (#20050545-Human Services)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Award B-05-14, PINE MANOR COMMUNITY CENTER SITE IMPROVEMENTS, for the Department of Human Services, to the low bidder meeting all bidding requirements, Big Tree, Inc., for a total not-to-exceed amount of $57,643.00 with a final completion time of 90 days.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the County with a contractor to perform landscaping, irrigation, fencing and clearing, for two (2) Vacant Lots.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff Recommends Approval  (#20050560-Human Services)

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize: 1) approval of Easement Purchase Agreement in Lieu of Condemnation for acquisition of Parcel 120, Gunnery Road Widening Project No. 4055, in the amount of $2,300; 2) Chairman, on behalf of the Board, to sign the Purchase Agreement; and 3) the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete transaction and grant an extension to close, if necessary.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the County to proceed with the project without resorting to Eminent Domain proceedings.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested.  (#20050557-County Lands)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize: 1) approval of Easement Purchase Agreement in Lieu of Condemnation for acquisition of Parcel 131, Gunnery Road Widening Project No. 4055, in the amount of $1,500; 2) Chairman, on behalf of the Board, to sign the Purchase Agreement; and 3) the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete transaction and grant an extension to close, if necessary.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the County to proceed with the project without resorting to Eminent Domain proceedings.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested.  (#20050558-County Lands)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve award of RFQ-05-06 DOWNTOWN CORE VOICE SWITCHING NETWORK to the Firm selected by the Evaluation Committee to be in the best interest of Lee County, NextiraOne.   Authorize staff to begin contract negotiations.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Will provide the County with a Firm to upgrade the technology in the downtown campus to an integrated, feature rich, best-of-breed system that will allow for growth as well as flexibility

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Evaluation Committee recommends approval.  (#20050575-ITG)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approval of a Joint Participation Agreement and Authorizing Resolution with the Florida Department of Transportation for funding the eligible costs of enhancing and improving the operations and maintenance of the LeeTran’s passenger amenities.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows LeeTran to receive $75,000.00 in state funding for approved capital expenses related to the enhancement of bus benches and passenger shelters and amenities.  State funding requires a local cash match in the equal amount.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Recommend approval of the Joint Participation Agreement and Authorizing Resolution  (#20050592-Transit)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approval of a Joint Participation Agreement and Authorizing Resolution with the Florida Department of Transportation for funding of the eligible costs of undertaking transit planning services for the exploration of Bus Rapid Transit, Fare Structure Analysis and Travel Demand Modeling.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows LeeTran to receive FDOT Commuter Assistance Program grant funds in the amount of $30,000 for a feasibility study of bus rapid transit, $30,000 to conduct a Fare Structure Analysis and $50,000 for the development of a Travel Demand Model.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Recommend approval of the Joint Participation Agreement and Authorizing Resolution.  (#20050593-Transit)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the “Interconnection Feasibility Study Agreement” with Florida Power & Light (FP&L) that includes a payment of $10,000.00 deposit to FPL for its performance of the interconnection Feasibility Study.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows FP&L to initiate the necessary review to determine impacts to its transmission system for the connection of the WTE Expansion Project generator.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval  (#20050580-Solid Waste)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve award of Quotation No. Q-050234 Landscape Maintenance for DOT Roadways for the Department of Transportation to the low quoters meeting specifications, Amera-Tech, Inc. and P & T Tractor Service, Inc., at the prices listed on the attached Lee County Tabulation Sheet. The initial term of this quote shall be in effect until January 31, 2007, or until new quotes are taken and awarded; also request authority to renew this quote for three additional one-year periods, at the same terms and conditions, if in the best interest of Lee County; and to exercise the price escalator clause as per the specifications on an as-needed basis. In the event that the low quoter(s) are unable to maintain an acceptable level of service, request the Purchasing Director to be given authority to act on behalf of the Board in the event of vendor non-compliance so that the Purchasing Director can proceed to the next low quoter(s). Funding will be available from the individual department or division’s budget whom will be responsible for monitoring their individual expenditures.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides contracted Landscape Maintenance Services for these road segments and allows DOT to meet the specific maintenance requested as dictated by the “LeeScape” master plan.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve as stated.  (#20050521-Transportation)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board approve Change Order No. 1 to Ajax Paving Industries, Inc. in the amount of $256,002.08 under B-05-01 COUNTY-WIDE RESURFACING, Contract No. 2986.  This Change Order was anticipated and funds are available within the CIP budget.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Enables the Department of Transportation to resurface 20 additional streets countywide using the asphalt unit price of $42.55 per ton established by Contract No. 2986.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval.  (#20050522-Transportation)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve the award of Project No. EX050419, the purchase of four New Holland TS115A tractors for DOT–Operations, from Landig Tractor Co., Inc. at the prices given in Florida State Contract No. 765-900-04-1.  Grand total for four–including non-contract options and mower attachments–is $175,925.96.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides DOT with four new reliable tractors that will be used to mow and maintain County roadways.  These new tractors will replace asset #’s 019866, 031948, 031949, and 031983 which have reached their life expectancy of 120 months and have met all of Fleet Management’s replacement criteria (please see Attachment #3).

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve as stated.  (#20050540-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of the water main extension serving Page Field Phase IV Hangar and SE Ramp Expansion to provide potable fire protection to the proposed airplane hangars.  This is a Lee County Port Authority contributed asset project located approximately 1,200’ west of Metro Parkway and 500’ north of Danley Drive.

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.  (#20050354-Utilities)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize payment of $65,959.05 to Levitt and Sons, LLC for the construction and upsizing improvements made to the water main serving Cascades of Estero.  This is a developer-contributed asset with certain items to be paid by Lee County.  The project is located on the south side of Estero Parkway (f/k/a Koreshan Boulevard) approximately 1mile east of US 41 South. This Cost-Sharing Agreement was entered into with Gulf Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) on June 27, 2003 prior to Lee County purchasing the utility system.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

To provide potable water service and fire protection to the subject property; and, with the oversizing of the recently installed water main, will provide regional benefit to the water distribution system in this vicinity.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Lee County Utilities requests that the County Manager’s office recommend approval of this item.  (#20050360-Utilities)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize payment of $24,625.00 to Toll Estero Limited Partnership for the construction and upsizing improvements made to the water main serving Belle Lago. This is a developer-contributed asset with certain items to be paid by Lee County.  The project is located on the north side of Estero Parkway (f/k/a Koreshan Boulevard) approximately ¾ of a mile east of US 41 South.  This Cost-Sharing Agreement was entered into with Gulf Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) on June 27,2003 prior to Lee County purchasing the utility system.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

To provide potable water service and fire protection to the subject property and, with the over sizing of the recently installed water main will provide regional benefit to the water distribution system in this vicinity.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Lee County Utilities requests that the County Manager’s office recommend approval of this item.  (#20050361-Utilities)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of the water main extension serving Cody Lee Road.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the south side of Daniels Parkway 800’ west of Fiddlesticks Blvd.  This project will provide potable water service and fire protection to this proposed 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.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Lee County Utilities requests that the County Manager’s office recommend approval of this item.  (#20050362-Utilities)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation of water distribution and gravity collection systems to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to Renaissance, Phase 2A, a phased residential development. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the east side of Palomino Lane, approximately ¾ mile north of Daniels 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.  (#20050501-Utilities)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of a water distribution and gravity collection systems serving Parker Commons. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the west side of Shire Lane approximately 200’ north of Daniels Parkway. This project will provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this proposed 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.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Lee County Utilities requests that the County Manager’s office recommend approval of this item.  (#20050507-Utilities)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of the water and gravity main extensions serving The Shoppes at Verandah.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the south side of SR 80 approximately 1-1/2 miles west of Buckingham Road.  This project is to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this proposed 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.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Lee County Utilities requests that the County Manager’s office recommend approval of this item.  (#20050508-Utilities)

 

 

(H)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of a water main and gravity main extension serving Villagio, Phase 2.  This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located along the east side of Three Oaks Parkway, approximately 1 mile north of Corkscrew Parkway.  This project will provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this proposed residential subdivision.

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.  (#20050509-Utilities)

 

 

(I)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance by Resolution and recording of one (1) utility easement as a donation of a water main extension, one (1) 10” diameter fire line and one (1) fire hydrant serving Robb & Stucky Warehouse.  This is a developer contributed asset project located on the west side of Plantation Road approximately ¼ miles north of Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Parkway.  This project will provide potable water service and fire protection to this proposed Warehouse.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the water main extension, fire line and fire hydrant into operation 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.  (#20050510-Utilities)

 

 

(J)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of the water main extensions serving The Club at Herons Glen.  This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located approximately on the west side of U.S. 41 North approximately ¼ mile south of the Lee/Charlotte county line.  This project will provide potable water service and fire protection to this phase of the proposed residential subdivision.

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.  (#20050511-Utilities)

 

 

(K)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Change Order No. 6 to Montgomery Watson Harza, under CN-96-08 NORTH LEE COUNTY WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES in the amount of $210,000.00 for extension of Engineering Services during construction of the North Lee Water Treatment Plant. This project was in the CIP and funds are available within the budget.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with necessary work to provide limited services during construction for the North Lee County Water Treatment Plant. This extension of the construction period beyond the 24-month time period will be the basis of this change order to the Consultant’s contract.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval.  (#20050529-Utilities)

 

 

(L)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization (STA) No. 7 to TKW Consulting Engineers, Inc., under E-03-08, GES Resolution No. 03-07-08, Solicitation No. CN-01-11 MISCELLANEOUS UTILITY ENGINEERING DESIGN AND/OR INSPECTION SERVICES: Gateway Wastewater Facilities Improvements, in the amount of $80,000.00 for additional services, design phase previously authorized under STA #5, Contract No. 1862. This project was in the CIP and funds are available within the budget.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with the design phase for the project known as Gateway Wastewater Facilities Improvements.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval.  (#20050530-Utilities)

 

 

(M)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization (STA) No. 2 to Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., under CN-04-14 MISCELLANEOUS UTILITY ENGINEERING DESIGN AND/OR INSPECTION SERVICES: Engineering Services for revisions to the Interlocal Wastewater Treatment Agreement between the City of Fort Myers and Lee County; and for the preparation of the Wastewater System Master Plan, Contract No. 2922, in the amount of $350,000.00. This project was in the CIP and funds are available within the budget.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Lee County Utilities and the City of Fort Myers Public Works Department with the Wastewater Master Plan.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval.  (#20050531-Utilities)

 

 

(N)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Concur with the ranking of Proposers by the Qualification Selection Committee for RFP-05-02 THREE OAKS WWTP EXPANSION PROJECT, in the following order of ranking, and authorize contract negotiations to commence with the number one ranked firm: (1) Wharton-Smith, Inc.; (2) Westra Construction Corporation and (3) Carollo Constructors, for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $19,472,000.00, plus an additional contingency fee of $2,500,000.00 to allow for modifications throughout the project and future expansions; with a substantial completion of May 29, 2007 and a final project completion of June 29, 2007. Also approve budget transfer from Utilities Reserve for Fund Balances in the amount of $21,500,000.00 and amend FY 04/05 CIP for Improvements Construction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with a Design/Build team for Three Oaks Wastewater Treatment Plant. The purpose of the proposed project is to expand the treatment capacity of the Three Oaks WWTP to approximately 6.0 MGD with the ability to expand to 9.0 MGD in the future.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval.  (#20050576-Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request authorization to advertise for and direct to public hearing the proposed Multi Cultural Affairs Advisory Board Ordinance, on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at 5:00 p.m. in Chambers.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Board of County Commissioners to consider adoption of the proposed Multi Cultural Affairs Advisory Board Ordinance and receive input from the public on the proposed Ordinance.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050597-County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

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  (#20050603-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant-Lee County Board of County Commissioners.  Pursuant to Florida Statute 197 the Board is to hold unclaimed overbid funds from Delinquent Tax sales for a period of two years on behalf of the original landowner.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Clerk has received a verified claim of these funds and requests that you release them to the claimant.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050604-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant-Quinn.  Pursuant to Florida Statute 197 the Board is to hold unclaimed overbid funds from Delinquent Tax sales for a period of two years on behalf of the original landowner.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Clerk has received a verified claim of these funds and requests that you release them to the claimant.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050605-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant-Yurick.  Pursuant to Florida Statute 197 the Board is to hold unclaimed overbid funds from Delinquent Tax sales for a period of two years on behalf of the original landowner.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Clerk has received a verified claim of these funds and requests that you release them to the claimant.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050606-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

May 10, 2005

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Bid Waiver # W-050403 to waive the formal quotation procedure, and allow Lee Tran to purchase Cummins engines and repair parts, from Cummins Southeastern Power, Inc.  A waiver has been requested because Cummins Southeastern Power, Inc. is the sole distributor of Cummins engines and repair parts in the state of Florida (please see Attachment #3).  It is also requested that the term of this waiver be open-ended; due to the fact that the average life of a vehicle with a Cummins engine is 10 years; and that vehicles with Cummins engines are constantly being added to Lee Tran’s fleet.  Lee Tran estimates its annual expenditures for these engines and parts to be approximately $60,000.  (It should be noted that with the approval of this waiver, Lee Tran would receive dealer level pricing under the Cummins’ discount structure.)  Funding will be available from the individual department or division’s budget whom will be responsible for monitoring their individual expenditures.  This expenditure is 100% grant funded by the Federal Transit Administration.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Lee Tran to purchase required engines, parts, etc. on an as-needed basis in order to keep their trolleys fully operational.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve as stated.  (#20050527-Lee Tran)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve settlement in the eminent domain case of Lee County v. Paul H. Freeman, Trustee, Case No. 03-1520-CA-JHS, parcel 263, Alico Road Widening Project for $31,717.00.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

If approved by the BOCC, the case will be settled and closed without further cost to Lee County.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval.  (#20050364-County Attorney)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve the Resolution of Necessity for the acquisition and condemnation of parcels in Phase II, required for the Imperial Street Widening Project (Imperial River north to just south of East Terry Street), No. 4060.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the County to proceed with condemnation, if necessary, so parcels can be acquired for the Imperial Street Widening Project (Imperial River north to just south of East Terry Street), No. 4060.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested.  (#20050541-County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

WALK ON AGENDA
May 10, 2005
 

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Consider approval and authorize the Chairman’s signature on the Amended Agreement between Lee County and the Lee County School Board for Summer Bus Usage.  Board approval is contingent upon receiving the executed amended agreement from the Lee County School Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
To provide for the transportation of children in the 2005 Summer Recreation Day Camp program to be able to go on field trips.  Camps include traditional camps, teen camps, and therapeutic camps.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Provides campers the opportunity to travel to various historical sites, nature center, etc to enrich their learning experiences.  (#20050559-Parks and Recreation)

REASON FOR WALK ON:
The School Board is meeting the evening of 05-10-05 to approve and the bus schedule needs to be solidified to ensure that we have transportation in place for the summer campers.  The delay has been insurance related.
 

(#2)

Walk On
 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Present Bicycle Awareness Week Resolution.  (#20050635-County Commission)

REASON FOR WALK ON:
Date sensitive.
 


PUBLIC AGENDA

May 10, 2005

 

5:00 PM

(#1)

Public Hearing

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution on Petition to Vacate a 12-foot wide Public Utility Easement located at 3423 and 3435 Stabile Rd., St. James City, Florida  (Case No. VAC2005-00007)

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

To construct a concrete block wall on the common property line between the two lots.  There are no existing improvements in the easement and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future utility requirements.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (S35-T45S-R22E)  (#1)  (#20050503-Development Services)

 

 

(#2)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution on Petition to Vacate two (2) 12-foot wide Public Utility Easements located at 5115/5117, 5119/5121 Leonard Blvd. S., and 5114/5116, 5118/5120 24th St. SW, Fort Myers (Case No. VAC2004-00074).

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

To build four (4) multi-family residences 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:

Approve  (S31-T44S-R26E)  (#2)  (#20050504-Development Services)

 

 

(#3)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approval of an Ordinance to create the Mid-Metro Industrial Park Operations and Maintenance Municipal Service Taxing Unit.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows staff to set up a Municipal Service Taxing Unit and coordinate the collection of funds and the maintenance of the perimeter drainage system in the Mid-Metro Industrial Park.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050436-MSTBU Services)

 

 

(#4)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Conduct a Public Hearing to amend County Ordinance 03-09, False Alarm Ordinance.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Board must formally adopt Ordinance at a scheduled, advertised Public Hearing.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve (#20050502-County Attorney)

 

 

5:05 PM

 

(#1)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Conduct first public hearing on proposed amendments to the Land Development Code (LDC) pertaining to Regional Parks and Community Parks impact fees.  After hearing, direct ordinance to second public hearing on May 24, 2005 at 5:05 p.m.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides for public input and Board discussion.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Conduct first public hearing and direct to second public hearing.  (#20050581-County Attorney)

 

 

(#2)

Public Hearing

 

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Conduct first public hearing regarding an ordinance amending Lee County Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 34 (§ 34-934) to provide additional permitted uses within the Airport Operations Plan Development (AOPD) District; Direct the proposed ordinance to a second public hearing on May 24, 2005 at 5:05 p.m. in the Commission Chambers.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Amends the LDC to provide additional development opportunities on Airport property consistent with the recent Lee Plan amendment and Airport Master Plan Update.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050582-County Attorney)

 

 

5:05 PM

Public Presentation of Matters by Citizens

 

 

Adjourn