District #1

Bob Janes

Vice Chair

District #2

Douglas St. Cerny

 

District #3

Ray Judah

 

District #4

Tammy Hall

Chairwoman

District #5

John E. Albion

 

Donald D. Stilwell

County Manager

 

David M. Owen County Attorney

 

 

June 27, 2006

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 Tony Cubello

Branch of Life Christian Fellowship Church

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

Presentations:

CP 1

  · 

Ceremonial Resolution recognizing Donna Giavonette (#20060846 – Commissioner Albion)

 

 

 

CP 2

 

· 

Ceremonial Resolution National Parks & Recreation month (#20060847 – Commissioner Judah)

 

 

 

 

Recap

 

 

 

Public Comment on the Consent and Administrative Agenda

 

 

 

Presentation by William Barton, Chairman of the Southwest Florida Expressway Authority (#20060849 – Commissioner Albion)

 

 

 

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

 

 

9:30 AM

Public Hearings

 

 

PH 1

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution on Petition to Vacate a

12-foot wide Public Utility Easement located at 4823 Conover Ct., Ft. Myers 

(Case No. VAC2006-00018). 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

To build a single-family residence on the reconfigured lot.  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 (#20060581 – Community Development) (S29-T45S-R24E) (#3)

 

PH 2

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution on Petition to Vacate a

12-foot wide Public Utility Easement located at 1206 Leroy Ave., Lehigh Acres 

(Case No. VAC2006-00019). 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

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 (#20060705 – Community Development) (S13-T44S-R27E) (#5)

 

10:00 AM

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Presentation on what the District activities have been within the Caloosahatchee Watershed, and elsewhere in Lee County, regarding storm water, water quality, and capital project planning.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

This presentation follows up on the M&P presentation on June 5th, with more local issues, projects, and information.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Information item, preview of potential joint projects.

(#20060771 – Board of County Commission)

 

 

Public Presentation of Matters by Citizens

 

 

 

Adjourn


CONSENT AGENDA

June 27, 2006

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Accept the sole Proposal received from Phase V of Southwest Florida, Inc., under RFP-06-04 LEE COUNTY VISITOR & CONVENTION BUREAU INQURITY PROCESSING AND ELECTRONIC FULFILLMENT. Further, authorize Chairwoman to execute an agreement for an amount up to $300,000.00 annually, with an initial contract period through September 30, 2007 with the option of renewal for two (2) additional one (1) year periods.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with a Vendor to provide inbound telemarketing phone service and reports, information directory, mail fulfillment data delivery and database design and maintenance services.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval recommendation. (#20060775 – County Administration)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve award from the Florida State Contract #250-000-03-01 (IT Hardware) to cover the upgrade of the telephone switch and software at the Constitutional Complex and provide the annual maintenance for all of the County’s Nortel telephone systems hardware for a period of 39 months and 36 months for software to Shared Technologies Inc., for an total amount not-to-exceed $800,000.00.  Further allow for the addition of switches currently under a 1 year warranty to be included in the maintenance plan upon the warranty expiring at the rates indicated under the Florida State Contract #250-000-03-01. Also authorize Chairwoman to execute the Agreement upon receipt.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

To cover the Constitutional Complex Upgrade and provide the annual maintenance for a period of 39 months for hardware and 36 months for software and to include additional switches upon warranty expiring.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff Recommends (#20060817 – County Administration)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve the attached list of Public Official Faithful Performance Bonds

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Assures compliance with the provisions of F.S. 137.05 (copy attached).

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval. (#20060834 – County Administration)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Addendum to the Construction Manager (CM) Agreement under RFQ-05-07 COUNTY-WIDE CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, for the project known as BONITA SPRINGS SHERIFF’S SUBSTATION to Target Builders, Inc., for a total Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $199,956.00 (includes CM Fee of $17,126.00 or 8.6%), with a total completion time of Five (5) months.  Also request that the Board approve waiving of the formal process (if needed) and authorize the use of the Direct Material Purchase Orders as provided for in the CM agreement with Lee County, which allows the County to purchase directly from suppliers of equipment and/or materials as a cost/time saving measure. Approve budget transfer from General Fund reserves in the amount of $320,000.00 to renovate the Sheriff Substation in Bonita and amend FY 05/06 budget. Further authorize Chairwoman to execute the CM Addendum upon receipt.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Lee County with a Construction Manager to provide labor and materials for selective remodeling at the Bonita Springs Sheriff’s Substation.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval (#20060799 – Construction & Design)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Addendum to the Construction Manager Agreement, for RFQ-05-08 Lee County Justice Center Hearing Rooms 9-12 & Judicial Spaces, with Target Builders, Inc., to include the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the amount of $126,026.00 (which includes the CM Fee of 10% or $11,457.00), with a project completion time of five (5) months.  Also request Board approve waiving of any formal process (if needed) and authorize the use of the Direct Material Purchase Orders as provided for in the CM agreement with Lee County, which allows the County to purchase directly from suppliers of equipment and/or materials as a cost/time saving measure. Further authorize Chairwoman to execute the Addendum upon receipt.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

For work to be performed in Lee County Justice Center Hearing Rooms 9-12 & Judicial Spaces.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval (#20060814 – Construction & Design)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Addendum to the Construction Manager Agreement, for RFQ-05-08 Lee County Justice Center- Annex 2nd Floor Remodeling, 1st Floor Lobby, with Target Builders, Inc., to include the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the amount of $2,432,323.00 (which includes the CM Fee of 6% or $147,113.00), with a project completion time of seven (7) months.  Also request Board approve waiving of any formal process (if needed) and authorize the use of the Direct Material Purchase Orders as provided for in the CM agreement with Lee County, which allows the County to purchase directly from suppliers of equipment and/or materials as a cost/time saving measure. Further authorize Chairwoman to execute the Addendum upon receipt.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

For work to be performed in Lee County Justice Center Annex, 2nd Floor Remodeling on the 1st Floor Lobby.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval (#20060815 – Construction & Design)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve the Construction Manager (CM) Agreement under RFQ-05-07 COUNTY-WIDE CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, to Gary Wilkes, Inc., for the project known as CITY CENTREEM (CAPE CORAL GOVERNMENT COMPLEX) PROJECT for a total Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $618,112.00 (includes CM fee of $44,421.00) with a project completion time of 210 days.  Also request that the Board approve waiving of the formal process (if needed) and authorize the use of the Direct Material Purchase Orders as provided for in the CM agreement with Lee County, which allows the County to purchase directly from suppliers of equipment and/or materials as a cost/time saving measure. Funds are available for this project. Further authorize Chairwoman to execute the CM Agreement, upon receipt.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Lee County with a Construction Manager for the City Centreem (Cape Coral Government Complex) Interior Improvements.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff Recommends Approval (#20060816 – Construction & Design)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Change Order No. 3 under RFQ-02-04 Justice Center Expansion Phase VI (Tower), with Centex Construction (Contract #3083) in the amount of $470,452.50. Further authorize Chairwoman on behalf of the Board to execute Change Order No. 3.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

For work to include replacement of two existing generators and three ATS (transfer switches)

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval (#20060821 – Construction & Design)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve the Construction Manager (CM) Agreement under RFQ-05-07, for the project known as HAMMOND STADIUM ROOF REPLACEMENT to Karr Group, Inc. d/b/a Casey Construction (Contract #3157), for a total Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $991,569.00 (includes CM fee of $65,560.00), with a project completion time of six (6) months.  Also request that the Board approve waiving of the formal process (if needed) and authorize the use of the Direct Material Purchase Orders as provided for in the CM agreement with Lee County, which allows the County to purchase directly from suppliers of equipment and/or materials as a cost/time saving measure.  Further authorize Chairwoman to execute Agreement on behalf of the Board upon receipt.  Approve budget transfer from General Fund reserves in the amount of $665,000.00 to advance the replacement of the roof at the Sports Complex, project number 402051 and amend the budget for FY 05/06.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Construction Manager to complete the Hammond Stadium Roof Replacement Project.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approval Recommended. (#20060838 – Construction & Design)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Award Service Provider Agreement for CN-06-03 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL LANDS STUDY to Basile Baumann Prost & Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $91,545.00.  Also, authorize Chairwoman to execute Agreement on behalf of the Board upon receipt.  This project was anticipated and funds are available.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Lee County with a Consultant to perform a Commercial/Industrial Lands Study to identify appropriate lands for economic development.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:   

Approval recommended. (#20060763 – Community Development)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Enter into a three year revenue contract in the amount of $69,444 with the Florida Department of Children and Families to partially fund salary for the current Lee County Homeless Coalition Coordinator.  Approve a budget amendment resolution in the amount of $5,787 to establish budget in Fiscal Year 2006.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Enables the Department of Human Services to offset salary dollars for the current Homeless Coalition Coordinator.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Enter into contract number HF011 with the Florida Department of Children and Families and increase the general fund budget to include these unanticipated revenues.

(#20060784 – Human Services)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

1) Approve submission of Lee County’s Homeless Continuum of Care Challenge Grant Florida FY 2007 to the State of Florida Office on Homelessness, Tallahassee, 2) Authorize Chairwoman to sign Cover Letters and Certifications and, 3) Adopt minor revision to Lee County Continuum of Care HUD FY 2006.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows Lee County to apply for state funding for local homeless projects by the Department of Human Services and local non-profit agencies.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval. (#20060788 – Human Services)

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Accept donation of Slope Easements for Parcels 36, 41, and 53, Gladiolus Drive Widening, Project No. 4083; authorize the payment of recording fees and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Accepts voluntary slope easements for the Gladiolus Drive Widening Project, No. 4083

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve (#20060454 – County Lands)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Grant a perpetual electrical utility easement to Florida Power & Light Company, to serve the Pinewoods Water Treatment Plant Expansion, Project No. 7173, pursuant to the terms and conditions as set forth in the Easement; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete this transaction; authorize payment of recording fees.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Grants an electrical utility easement required by FPL, to provide electrical service to the County’s facility located at 11950 Corkscrew Road.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20060564 – County Lands)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of Parcel 128, Burnt Store Road Widening Project No. 4088, in the amount of $250,000; authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

The purchase of the property during the voluntary acquisition phase of the project.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve. (#20060701 – County Lands)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of Parcel 137, Ortiz Avenue Widening Project, No. 4072, in the amount of $71,600, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement; Authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

The Board avoids Eminent Domain.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve. (#20060739 – County Lands)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Purchase Agreements for the acquisition of Parcel 108 (East 60’) and Parcel 108 (West 70’), Ortiz Avenue Widening Project, No. 4072, in the respective amounts of $25,000 and $28,000, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreements; Authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve. (#20060751 – County Lands)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize:  1) the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $53,000 for Parcel 400, Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; 2) the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete transaction; 3) payment of costs to close.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested. (#20060756 – County Lands)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of Parcel 132, Ortiz Ave Widening Project No. 4072, in the amount of $160,000, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement; Authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

The purchase of the property during the voluntary acquisition phase of the project.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve. (#20060790 – County Lands)

 

 

(H)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of Parcel 212, Burnt Store Road Widening Project No. 4088, in the amount of $160,000; authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The purchase of the property during the voluntary acquisition phase of the project.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20060794 – County Lands)

 

 

(I)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $206,000 for real estate identified by Tax STRAP Numbers 04-44-25-17-0000A.0060 and 04-44-25-17-0000A.0070 in East Fort Myers for the Schandler Park Improvements Project No. 1758, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; and authorize the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction; approve budget transfer in the amount of $140,000 from Community Park Impact Fees – District 21 reserves and amend the FY 05-06 CIP accordingly.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings as required by Florida Statutes.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve. (#20060806 – County Lands)

 

 

(J)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $475,000 for real estate identified by Tax STRAP Numbers 04-44-25-17-0000A.0090 and 04-44-25-17-0000A.0120 in East Fort Myers for the Schandler Park Improvements Project No. 1758, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; and authorize the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings as required by Florida Statutes.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve. (#20060807 – County Lands)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Accept EMS Matching Grant in the amount of $25,875.00 from the Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical Service for the purpose of promoting safety awareness in the use of portable gas operated generators and distribute home carbon monoxide detectors.  Also approve a budget amendment resolution in the amount of $25,875.00.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

The action gives budgetary authority to accept the grant funds while completing the agreement process with the Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical Service.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Management recommends approval. (#20060824 – Public Safety)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Accept EMS Matching Grant in the amount of $16,987.50 from the Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical Service for the purpose of promoting bicycle safety awareness among Hispanic males.  Also, approve a budget amendment resolution in the amount of $16,987.50.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

The action gives budgetary authority to accept the grant funds while completing the agreement process with the Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical Service.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Management recommends approval. (#20060825 – Public Safety)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Accept EMS Matching Grant in the amount of $56,921.25 from the Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical Service for the purpose of promoting Stay Alive Just Drive Program.  Also approve a budget amendment resolution in the amount of $56,921.25.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

The action gives budgetary authority to accept the grant funds while completing the agreement process with the Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical Service.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Management recommends approval. (#20060826 – Public Safety)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Accept EMS Matching Grant in the amount of $9,949.50 from the Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical Service for the purpose of purchasing eleven (11) automatic external defibrillators for the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Marine units.  Also approve a budget amendment resolution in the amount of $9,949.50.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

The action gives budgetary authority to accept the grant funds while completing the agreement process with the Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical Service.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Management recommends approval. (#20060827 – Public Safety)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve and execute an agreement between Lee County and Messiah Lutheran Church for use of their property for emergency response, relief and recovery efforts for a period of five years.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Authorizes Lee County temporary use of the property called Messiah Lutheran Church for emergency response, relief and recovery efforts.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20060841 – Public Safety)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Award Professional Services Agreement for CN-05-18 NORTH FORT MYERS SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN, to Boyle Engineering Corporation, in the not-to-exceed amount of $588,500.00.  Authorize Chairwoman to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides a Consultant to do an overall assessment of the North Fort Myers region of the County with regard to surface water management and to develop a surface water management plan to cover all watersheds in the region.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approval recommended. (#20060738 – Natural Resources)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve award of formal quotation (RFP B&R 2661-SM162) and issuance of a purchase order to Delta Ducan, Inc., the low price proposer, meeting all specification requirements for dolomitic lime storage equipment in an amount of $191,775.00, including $9,100.00 for optional lighting and electrical outlets to be exercised if necessary.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides the necessary dolomitic lime storage equipment for the Waste To Energy Expansion Project.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:  

Staff recommends approval of the requested motion. (#20060782 – Solid Waste)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize the Solid Waste Division to add two full time positions now rather than waiting until the new fiscal year.   One mechanic position for the maintenance of solid waste heavy trucks and equipment at the Lee/Hendry Landfill and one scale house attendant position for the Lee/Hendry Landfill scale house. 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides the Solid Waste Division with personnel necessary to meet the ever-increasing demand for services provided by the Solid Waste Division.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve the requested motion. (#20060783 – Solid Waste)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve award of formal quotation (RFP B&R 2661-SC313) and issuance of a purchase order to Miller Energy, Inc., the low price proposer, meeting all specification requirements for a portion of the ‘Balance of Plant Instruments’ in an amount not to exceed $109,066.20, plus an allowance of $8,000.00 for adjustments, if necessary, during the equipment detailed submittal process.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides a portion of the necessary instrumentation equipment for the Waste To Energy Expansion Project.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval of the requested motion. (#20060789 – Solid Waste)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Concur with the ranking of Consultants by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-06-11 LEE COUNTY HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL WASTE FACILITY, and authorize contract negotiations to commence with the number one ranked firm in accordance with the selection committee’s recommendation.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Lee County with a Consultant to review program objectives and provide technical assistance for the development of a new Household Chemical Waste Facility:

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approval recommended. (#20060795 – Solid Waste)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Concur with the ranking of Consultants by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-06-13 PHASE III DESIGN FOR THE LEE/HENDRY LANDFILL, in the following order of ranking, and authorize contract negotiations to commence with the number one ranked firm:  (1) Jones Edmund & Associates, Inc.; (2) SCS Engineers; (3) Hazen & Sawyer, PC.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Lee County with engineering consulting services related to the design, permitting and construction support of landfill cell expansion at the County’s Lee/Hendry Landfill.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approval recommended. (#20060796 – Solid Waste)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Recognize and approve vendor’s announced name change from Onyx Waste Services of Florida Inc. to Veolia ES Solid Waste Southeast, Inc. (Lee Contract Nos. 3135 & 3137). Authorize staff to prepare and finalize all necessary documents (e.g. insurance, guarantee, etc.) related to this name change.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Updates documents related to the Service Agreements for Solid Waste/Recycling Collection Services for Areas 1 & 2.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval of the requested motion. (#20060800 – Solid Waste)

 

 

(H)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve the award of Project EX060498, the purchase of Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer, for Natural Resources at GSA pricing from Perkin Elmer.  Expenditures are $154,396. GSA Schedule GS24F-0028J is in effect until August 30, 2009.  Also approve the expenditure of a not to exceed amount of 10% for incidentals, such as unforeseen additional parts needed.  Funding has been budgeted and will come from OC5370800100.506410 and they will be responsible for monitoring their own expenditures.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Authorizes Natural Resources to exceed the $100,000 limit for purchasing Mass Spectrometer.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve as stated. (#20060801 – Natural Resources)

 

 

(I)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Award RFP-06-03 YARD WASTE (HORTICULTURE) PROCESSING AND RECYCLING SERVICES, to the proposer whose proposal was evaluated by the Evaluation Committee as being in the best interest of Lee County, Thelin Recycling Company, LP, for a per ton cost of $16.35 (which may be adjusted on the first of October 2007 and annually thereafter) (this adjustment will be based on the change in the July 2007 CPI and annually thereafter) to receive, process, remove from the County's site, and recycle, horticultural/vegetative materials, for a contract period of three (3) years, with the option of two (2) additional 12 month periods.  Additionally, Thelin Recycling Company will process and/or remove material remaining on site at the beginning of their contract at a per ton cost of $16.35.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Lee County with a firm who will receive neatly stored and processed horticultural material after it crosses the County's truck scales at the Waste to Energy (WTE) Plant.  The firm will grind, screen, load and haul away the same material to an acceptable location at their own expense in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approval recommended. (#20060802 – Solid Waste)

 

 

(J)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

(1) Authorize staff to take all necessary actions to request reimbursement from the Bond Trustee and transfer funds to the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund for appropriate expenditures for the Waste to Energy Expansion Project from approximately May 15, 2005 to May 15, 2006.      (2)  Approve a budget transfer and budget resolution in the amount of $23,483,488. 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Transfers bond proceeds to the Solid Waste Fund for appropriate expenditures made by the Enterprise Fund during the past year.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval by the Board. (#20060805 – Solid Waste)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve a Service Provider Agreement to TransCore under BW-06-03 Transcore Blanket bid waiver, in the amount of $150,593.33 for year one to cover dedicated maintenance plan for ARCS hardware/software support for the Lee County Toll System . Also approve on-going support for years 2007 – 2010 with a total 5 year expenditure in the amount of $1,393,426.72 (subject to funds being available through each fiscal year).  Authorize Chairwoman to execute Agreement on behalf of the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows DOT to proceed with on-going dedicated maintenance plan for ARCS hardware/software support for the Lee County Toll System for the term of the bid waiver.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approval recommended. (#20060702 – Transportation)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Lee County and the Lee County Port Authority for the implementation and operation of a transponder system to collect parking fees at the Southwest Florida International Airport.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Upon implementation, Leeway customers will be able to use their account to pay parking fees electronically at the airport.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval. (#20060743 – Transportation)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Accept Imperial Parkway for maintenance, from the Collier County line to Bonita Beach Road.  Request the Board of County Commissioners waive the following item from Administrative Code 11-7.  Developer is not required to post a two-year letter of credit.  Road has been open for four years. 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Pursuant to Statutory Requirements provide notice to the public that the road is a Public Road and will be maintained on a regular basis by the Lee County Department of Transportation.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20060747 – Transportation)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve and authorize Chairwoman to execute attached Project Maintenance Agreement and authorizing resolution with the Florida Department of Transportation for maintenance of SR 739 Alico Road from US 41 to Dusty Road.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows FDOT to begin construction on SR 739 Alico Road by executing a Project Maintenance Agreement.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20060750 – Transportation)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve submittal of six requests for County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP) matching funds directly to FDOT for fiscal years 2006/2007 through 2009/2010, as identified on Attachment A.  Also approve submittal of three requests for Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) matching funds to the Lee County MPO for fiscal years 2007/2008 through 2009/2010, as identified on Attachment B. The TRIP requests also require a resolution from the Board committing to the specified local match.  A sample resolution is provided as Attachment C, and the Board is asked to authorize the Chairwoman to execute three resolutions specific to the TRIP requests.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Authorizes pursuit of State grant funds for various County road projects.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve. (#20060758 – Transportation)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve and authorize Chairwoman to execute attached Supplemental Agreement and authorizing resolution with the Florida Department of Transportation for landscaping installation of Palm Beach Boulevard from Prospect to I-75.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows County to update the Local Agency Program Agreement for landscaping at Palm Beach Boulevard and I-75 to landscaping of Palm Beach Boulevard from Prospect to I-75.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20060762 – Transportation)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Concur with the ranking of Consultants by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-06-09 BUCKINGHAM SHOULDERS, in the following order of ranking, and authorize contract negotiations to commence with the number one ranked firm:  (1) Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt; (2) Pitman-Hartenstein; (3) Boyle Engineering Corp.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Lee County with a Consultant to provide plans to construct 5 foot paved shoulders along Buckingham Road from State Road 82 to State Road 80.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approval recommended. (#20060766 – Transportation)

 

 

(H)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve the Airspace Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for Estero Parkway. Also approve authorizing resolution for Chairwoman to execute the agreement.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows County to proceed with the construction of Estero Parkway.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve agreement (#20060777 – Transportation)

 

 

(I)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Change Order No. 2 to Contract 3187, piggybacking from Broward County, Bid No. T-6-03-177-B-1, with Lanzo Lining Services, Inc in the amount of $164,043.00 for additional work requested by Lee County Department of Transportation, Operations Division. Also, authorize Chairwoman to execute Change Order on behalf of the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:  

Provides Lee County with a Contractor to perform additional work on the Cured In Place Pipe Rehabilitation for cleaning, televising and lining storm sewers in various locations in Lee County for Lee County Department of Transportation, Operations Division to complete the needed cleaning and lining of storm sewers as quickly as possible.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20060808 – Transportation)

 

 

(J)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:  

Approve and execute the agreement for the construction and installation of the traffic signal at Alico Road and the joint driveway of Rinker Materials of Florida, Inc. and Schwab Ready-Mix, Inc.  Also, approve budget amendment resolution in the amount of $150,000 in Project 204030 and amend FY 05/06-09/10 Capital Improvement Program accordingly.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:   

Allows for the design and construction of a traffic signal on Alico Road.  Rinker Materials is providing an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 toward the design and construction of same, and Schwab Ready-Mix is providing a public frontage road easement from their joint driveway to their east property line in accordance with the agreement.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20060823 – Transportation)

 

 

(K)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:  

Approve Change Order No. 3 to Contract 3036, under B-05-04 SUMMERLIN ROAD SIX LANING, to Phoenix Construction in the amount of $252,981.29 for additional work requested by Lee County DOT and Lee County Utilities.  Also, authorize Chairwoman to execute Change Orders upon receipt.  This Change Order was anticipated and funds are available.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Lee County with a Contractor to clear & grub and spread fill behind the Bass Road School, Zion Lutheran Sidewalk, South Winkler Widening, Storm Changes thru Jun 9, 2006 and lighting at Summerlin and Gladiolus for DOT and extra fittings for LCU.  Also allows Contractor additional time to perform the requested work.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approval recommended. (#20060830 – Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution and recording of two (2) Utility Easements, as a donation of a water main extension and a gravity collection system serving Internal Medicine Associates to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this recently constructed medical facility.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located at the southeast corner of Daniels and Metro Parkways.

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:

Approval. (#20060718 – Utilities)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve award of Formal Quotation No.’s Q-060116 Belt Press Rebuilt Two (2 each) Aquabelt Sz 4 (3.0 Meter) Type 85 and Q-060117 Belt Press Rebuilt Klampress Sz 3 (2.0 Meter) Type 85  for Public Works/Utilities, to the low quoter meeting specifications, Andritz Ruthner, Inc., at the prices listed on the attached Lee County Tabulation Sheets. Total cost to rebuild all presses will come to $226,214.00. Funding will come from the individual department/ division’s budget whom will be responsible for monitoring their individual expenditures.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows Public Works/Utilities to obtain necessary belt press rebuilding services.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve as stated. (#20060746 – Utilities)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

1) Approve partial payment of $2,750,000.00 to the City of Fort Myers for FY05-06 estimated wastewater treatment costs.  2) Also, approve payment of $215,577.99 to the City of Fort Myers to cover the agreed flat fee for the amortization of the construction cost of the Chlorine Contact Basins and Dechlorination Facilities at the Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects, and other Capital projects for FY 05/06.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Authorizes Lee County Utilities to partially pay estimated wastewater treatment costs for FY05/06 based on the City of Fort Myers’ flow estimates.  Also, provides for the FY05/06 full payments requirements to cover the agreed upon flat fee for the amortization of the Dechlorination Projects, and other Capital projects.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Lee County Utilities requests that the Lee County BOCC approve these disbursements.

(#20060791 – Utilities)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve award of B-06-19 OLGA WATER TREATMENT PLANT AQUIFER STORAGE AND RECOVERY (ASR) PHASE IA (ASR #5 PLUS 16” RECOVERY HEADER PIPING) to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, C.A.N. Construction, Inc., in the not-to-exceed base bid amount of $435,096.00. Also, authorize Chairwoman to execute contract on behalf of the Board upon receipt.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Construction of an Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) expansion facility. To construct Phase 1A - ASR #5 Plus 16” Recovery Header Piping. Phase 1A includes general construction including but not limited to: site work and grading, construction of buried yard piping and electrical conduit, construction of grade piping and electrical facilities on a concrete slab at the ASR #5 wellhead and restoration.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff Recommends Approval (#20060797 – Utilities)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization (STA) No. 3 to Source Inc., (Contract No. 2925) under CN-04-14 Miscellaneous Utility Engineering Design in the amount of $114,795.00 for the Fiesta Village Inflow/Infiltration Study. Authorize the Chairwoman on behalf of the Board to execute STA No. 3.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the Utilities Division a Consultant to provide the Fiesta Village Inflow/Infiltration Study (project management and prepare initial findings report).

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff Recommends Approval. (#20060818 – Utilities)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization (STA) No. 5 to Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., under CN-04-14 MISCELLANEOUS UTILITY ENGINEERING DESIGN AND/OR INSPECTION SERVICES: Olga WTP Phase I & II CEI. Services, Contract No. 2922, in the amount of $187,000.00. This project was in the CIP (7265) and funds are available within the budget. Also, authorize Chairwoman to execute Change Order on behalf of the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Lee County with a Consultant to: include design, bidding, and construction for the Olga WTP Phases 1 & II CEI. Services.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20060819 – Utilities)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization (STA) No. 6 to Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., under CN-04-14 MISCELLANEOUS UTILITY ENGINEERING DESIGN AND/OR INSPECTION SERVICES: I & I Evaluation – South Fort Myers Sewer District, Contract No. 2922, in the amount of $240,000.00. This project was in the CIP (7247) and funds are available within the budget. Also, authorize Chairwoman to execute Change Order on behalf of the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Lee County with a Consultant to: project management; technical review; lift station testing and subsystem testing for the South Fort Myers Sewer District.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20060820 – Utilities)

 

 

(H)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Concur with the ranking of Proposers by the Qualification Selection Committee for RFP-06-01 GATEWAY WWTP EXPANSION PROJECT, in the following order of ranking, and authorize contract negotiations to commence with the number one ranked firm: (1) MWH; (2) Wharton-Smith Inc.; (3) Encore Construction Company; and (4) Earth Tech Consulting Inc., for an amount not-to-exceed (for design services, Phase II) of $1,700,000.00.  Additionally, request Board approve waiving of any formal process (if needed) and authorize the use of the Direct Material Purchase Orders as provided for in the CM agreement with Lee County, which allows the County to purchase directly from the suppliers of equipment and/or materials as a cost/time saving measure.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Lee County with a Design/Build team for the Gateway Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project. The purpose of the proposed project is to expand the treatment capacity of the Gateway WWTP in two phases to at least 5.0 MGD with the ability to expand to 6.0 MGD in the future.  Phase-One includes the Construction Management of the plant expansion to 3.00 MGD in accordance to the plans and specifications prepared by TKW Consulting Engineers, INC.  Phase-Two includes the Design/Build of an additional 2.0 MGD capacity to the plant.  The conceptual design is already incorporated in the original design included in Phase-One.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20060822 – Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Request Board approve mitigation proposal from Boylan Environmental and prepare to mitigate wetland loss for Sunrise Lakes Development at Caloosahatchee Regional Park.  Approve Budget Amendment Resolution in the amount of $231,267 for mitigation work and amend the FY 05/06 CIP accordingly.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides for mitigation work at Caloosahatchee Regional Park with no cost to Lee County.   

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:  

Approve mitigation proposal which allows the project to go to SFWMD for final approval and allows for mitigation work to be accomplished. (#20060810 – Parks & Recreation)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:  

Approval to waive parking fees the weekend of July 29 and 30, 2006 at the regional parks and boat ramps, as well as, free admission to county pools in order to celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows Parks & Recreation to waive parking fees at regional parks and boat ramps, and free admission to county pools on July 29 and 30, 2006.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve waiver of fees at certain county facilities. (#20060839 – Parks & Recreation)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Request Board approve establishment of two full time positions for Parks and Recreation for operations of Fisherman’s Coop and at Bokeelia Boat Ramp.  A full time Senior Supervisor, Parks and Recreation, Group #52170 and a Parks and Recreation Maintenance Worker, Senior, Group #51340.  Approve a transfer from general fund reserves, fund #001, in the amount of $20,000 for the remaining two months of FY 06.     

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:  

Establishes two new full time positions to be utilized in the Pine Island/Matlacha area. 

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve two new full time positions for Parks and Recreation.

(#20060840 – Parks & Recreation)

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) to reallocate lapse funds from SCAAP reimbursements awarded in 2003, 2004, and 2005.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Authorization of the reallocation of funds will allow the LCSO to purchase additional equipment and contribute funds toward the Florida FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. training session.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20060803 – Sheriff)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board approves disbursements. The check and wire registers can be reviewed on the 3rd floor of the County Administration Building. 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)

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20060811 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

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  (#20060812 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

June 27, 2006

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Update of Lower West Coast 5 Year Water Supply Plan 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Enables Board to provide direction on this SFWMD plan before its adoption.  Coordinates with the SFWMD briefing for Lee County Board on same meeting day. 

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Request authorization to make comments on behalf of Lee County to SFWMD Governing Board when the item is discussed.  (#20060833 – Smart Growth)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve a budget transfer and resolution from the Conservation 2020 project #208800 to the Babcock Acquisition project #208803 in the amount of $15,561,442 and amend the FY 05-06 CIP accordingly for the purpose of purchasing 5,620.4 acres of the Babcock Ranch in Lee County.  Authorize payment of all costs and fees to close, and authorize the Chairwoman or Vice-Chairman and County Staff to execute all additional documentation and take all actions as necessary to perfect the Contract for sale and purchase of the specified portion of the Babcock property.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Purchase of environmentally sensitive land.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve budget transfer and resolution for the purchase of Lee County portion of the Babcock Ranch.  (#20060831 – County Manager)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN
3.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
 
(A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Request Board direction on a locally sponsored environmental analysis of the DRGR lands east of the proposed Coconut Road/I-75 interchange.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Requests an environmental analysis of specified property.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve (#20060845 – Commissioner Judah)

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Discuss the options available for the formation of a Community Planning effort for the North Fort Myers Planning Community and give Staff direction on how to proceed. Options: (a.) Standard Community Plan approach or (b.) Modified Community Plan approach

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Determines the most appropriate way to proceed with this Community Planning effort.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Option a. (#20060842 – Community Development)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

6.

INDEPENDENT
7.
PUBLIC SAFETY
 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Bid Waiver #W-060511 to waive the formal quotation procedure, and allow Public Safety to purchase helicopter airframe parts, as well as the repair/labor of airframe distributer of helicopter parts for Eurocopter Aircraft operating within the United States geographic area (please see Attachment #3).  It is also requested that the term of the waiver be for the useful life of the helicopters; and for an annual amount of approximately $300,000.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Public Safety to purchase required parts, etc. on an as-needed basis in order to keep the helicopters fully operational.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve as stated.  (#20060837 – Public Safety)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve termination of the 1978 Interlocal Agreement and the 2003 Supplemental Interlocal Agreement between Lee County and the City of Sanibel which allows the City’s use of a portion of the Causeway Islands for the City weigh station, and direct staff to notify the City by correspondence of the termination in accordance with the Interlocal Agreements.  

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Enhances the use of the Causeway Islands for recreational purposes by eliminating the weigh station and the need for trucks to pull off into this area.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval.  (#20060634 – Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize making proposals for settlement in Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard (Project No. 4073) condemnation cases.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

The offers of judgment will be made for the listed parcels in an attempt to expedite disposition of litigation.  If accepted, the offers will resolve all claims of compensation for condemnation of the parcels.  If rejected, the offers will freeze the accrual of attorneys fees by the respondents/landowners, should the judgment ultimately obtained by the respondent/landowner be equal to or less than the offer.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve settlement. (#20060752 – County Attorney)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize making proposals for settlement in Three Oaks Parkway Extension (Project No. 4043) condemnation cases.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

The offers of judgment will be made for the listed parcels in an attempt to expedite disposition of litigation.  If accepted, the offers will resolve all claims of compensation for condemnation of the parcels.  If rejected, the offers will freeze the accrual of attorneys fees by the respondents/landowners, should the judgment ultimately obtained by the respondent/landowner be equal to or less than the offer.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve settlement. (#20060753 – County Attorney)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve the Resolution of Necessity for the acquisition and condemnation of Parcel 100, required for the Alico Road Water Main Relocation/Metro Project 7143.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the County to proceed with condemnation, if necessary, so parcels can be acquired for the Project.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve. (#20060767 – County Attorney)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:  

Approve an exchange of real property interests under §125.37, F.S., on property located on the south side of Del Prado Extension/Mellow Drive, North Fort Myers, Florida; authorize the Chairwoman to sign all documents necessary to complete the exchange; and authorize the Office of the County Attorney to do those things necessary to complete the transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:  

Authorizes an exchange of real property interests under §125.37, F.S., and authorizes the Chairwoman to sign and accept documents to complete the transaction.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:  

Approve (#20060785 – County Attorney)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve and execute Grant of Easement to North Fort Myers Utilities, Inc. (NFMU) for placement of a new re-use/force main into a twenty foot (20’) wide strip of Lee County property located in North Fort Myers.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Grants an easement for utility purposes to NFMU.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval and execution of Grant of Easement. (#20060792 – County Attorney)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:  

Approve settlement offer to the Defendant Fort Myers Airways in Case No. 96CC-001682 and 96AP-007591 in the amount of $50,000, which is a share of the total amount of $336,310.78 which is on deposit in the Court Registry.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

If the offer is accepted by the Defendant, the litigation will end.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

County Attorney’s Office recommends approval of offer of settlement. (#20060793 – County Attorney)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Reject offer of settlement in the amount of $5,000 each for parcel nos. 177C, 190ABC, and 191ABC in Case No. 05CA-3028-I and make counteroffer.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Make counteroffer in attempt to settle this case.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve counteroffer.  (#20060829 – County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 WALK ON AGENDA
June 27, 2006
 

#1

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve award of formal quotation (RFP B&R 2661-M320A and 2661-M320B) and issuance of a purchase order to US Filter PWS, Inc., the low price proposer, meeting all specification requirements for a MF/RO Water Treatment system in an amount of $620,657.00 plus an allowance of $30,000.00 for options to determine after receipt of detailed submittals.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 
Provides the necessary water treatment equipment for the Waste To Energy Expansion Project.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval of the requested motion.

REASON FOR WALK ON:
Time critical as a delay would greatly impact the current construction activities.

(#20060859 – Solid Waste)

#2

Walk On

 

 ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve mediated settlements in Lee County v. Press printing Enterprises, Inc., et al, Case No. 04CA-2559-I, Parcels 105 and 109, Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard Project.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:   
Settles claims for compensation for Parcels 105 and 109, exclusive of costs and fees.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:  
County Attorney’s Office recommends approval.
REASON FOR WALK ON
Time sensitive due to the nature of the litigation.  (#20060860 – County Attorney)

#3

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Authorization to comment on items pending regarding USACOE proposed changes to Lake Okeechobee regulation schedules, and upon draft EPA Rule on transfer of water.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
The County Attorney and Staff will preserve the Board’s standing upon these items should alternatives and proposals be pursued that adversely affect Lee county’s river water quality and estuary, while the Board is at recess.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 
Authorize comments within guidelines previously established by the Board within the River Recovery Strategy and similar direction.
REASON FOR WALK ON
To allow Staff to preserve the board’s stance on these items while the Board is in recess.  (#20060856 – County Administration)
 

#4

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:                                                
Approve and sign the grant renewal agreement from the Department of Juvenile Justice in the amount of $62,685 for the Neighborhood Accountability Boards of Southwest Florida. Approve a budget amendment resolution in the amount of $62,685.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Continues the Neighborhood Accountability Boards in Charlotte and Collier Counties to address first time juvenile offenders, victims, and the victimization of the neighborhoods. 
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 
Continue the Neighborhood Accountability Board Program in Collier and Charlotte Counties by signing the renewal agreement and adopting the budget.
REASON FOR WALK-ON:
Timely approval of grant award is necessary in order for these Coordinator positions to continue. (#20060865 – Human Services)
 

#5

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:                                                            
Accept a grant award and sign the renewal agreement from the Department of Juvenile Justice to for the Restitution Accountability Board program for Lee County. Approve a budget amendment resolution in the amount of $64,137. 
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 
Enables the Department of Human Services to continue the Restitution Accountability Board Program in Lee County to address juvenile offenders charged with more serious crimes such as grand theft auto and burglary, as well as the victims and the victimization of the neighborhoods.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 
Accept grant award and approve establishment of the budget.

REASON FOR WALK-ON:

Timely approval of grant award is necessary in order for this Coordinator position to continue.

(#20060866 – Human Services)
 

#6

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve a grant award of $35,000 from the Department of Juvenile   Justice to offset 51% salary for the Neighborhood Accountability Board Coordinator.   Approve a budget amendment resolution in the amount of $35,000.  Authorize Chairwoman to sign agreement upon receipt.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Expands the Neighborhood Accountability Board Program to Bonita Springs and San Carlos Park to address first time juvenile offenders, victims, and the victimization of the neighborhoods. 
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve budget amendment resolution and sign grant agreement.

REASON FOR WALK-ON:

Timely approval of grant award is necessary in order for this Coordinator position to continue.

(#20060867 – Human Services)

 

#7

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 
Authorize acceptance of donation of Parcels 100 & 101, Easements for the San Carlos Arches, MSBU Project No. GD541170234; payment of costs to close; the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Acquires two easements for reconstruction and maintenance of Constitution Boulevard Arch at entrance to the San Carlos Park community.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 
Approve
                 
REASON FOR WALK-ON:
The property owners have just agreed to grant easements to the County, which will allow the contractor to commence work within the next few weeks. (#20060843 – County Lands)
 

#8

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Ceremonial Resolution recognizing the Mango Mania celebration.

REASON FOR WALK-ON:

Mango Mania will take place during the Board recess. (#20060871 – Commissioner Hall)

#9

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 
Ceremonial Resolution recognizing North Fort Myers Day.

REASON FOR WALK-ON:

North Fort Myers Day will take place during the Board recess. (#20060872 – Commissioner Hall)