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

 

 

August 1, 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 Ronald Prueter

North Fort Myers Baptist Church

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

 

 

Presentations:

 

CP 1

 

·        

National Clown Week – Commissioner Albion (#20060919)

 

 

 

 

CP 2

 

·        

Breast Feeding Awareness Week – Commissioner Hall (#20060920)

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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 508 Redwood Ave. S, Lehigh Acres 

(Case No. VAC2006-00007) (S14-T45S-R27E) (#5). 

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 (#20060836 – Community Development)

 

PH 2

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution on Petition to Vacate a Non-built platted Right-of-Way between two parcels located at 22350 N. River Rd. and 22300 Spring Creek Dr., Alva    (Case No. VAC2006-00023) (S23-T43S-R27E) (#5). 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

To combine two parcels the applicant owns into one continuous property. The vacation of this right-of-way will not alter existing traffic or drainage conditions and the right-of-way is not necessary to accommodate any future traffic or drainage requirement.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20060844 – Community Development)

 

PH 3

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board conduct a Public Hearing and approve a Resolution to establish the Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Program Special Assessments, rates and charges for tax year 2006 (FY 06-07); approve the proposed Resolution setting the annual special assessments and fees for the 2006 tax year, and direct the special assessments to be placed onto the Lee County tax bill for collection by the Lee County Tax Collector per Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, for the 2006 tax year and each year thereafter by the terms of the Resolution.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Lee County Ordinances Nos. 05-13 and 95-20, both as amended, require that the annual Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Special Assessments, rates and fees be adopted on or before August 15th of each year.  To meet this requirement, the Board is requested to set the rates and charges, and direct the special assessments to be placed onto the Lee county tax bill for 2006.  Complies with the requirements of Lee County Ordinance Nos. 05-13 and 95-20, as amended, establishes the annual special assessments, rates and fees for the Mandatory Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Program.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval of the requested action. (#20060855 – Solid Waste)

 

10:00 AM

Public Hearings

 

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)

 

Adjourn

 

CONSENT AGENDA

August 1, 2006

 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve attached proposed FY06/07 - 10/11 Capital Improvement Program as reviewed on June 21, 2006.   

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allocates funding, in concept, for FY06/07 – 10/11 Capital Improvement Program and streamlines the project evaluation process.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve.   (#20060950 – Budget Services)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Change Order No. 1, under CN-05-16 LEE COUNTY UTILITIES OFFICE BUILDING, to Sheely Architects, Inc. (Contract #3230) in the amount of $129,250.00 for the increase square footage of the Lee County Utilities Office Building.  Also approve budget transfers from Capital Improvement Fund Reserves in the amount of $77,550.00 and $51,700.00 from Utilities Capital Improvement Fund Reserves and amend FY 05-06 – 09/10 CIP accordingly.  Also authorize Chairwoman to execute Change Orders on behalf of the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with authorization to proceed with additional design service to increase Lee County Utilities Office Building from 72,000 square feet to 90,000 square feet.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20060912 – Construction & Design)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve lease with City of Bonita Springs for 1,500 square feet of space in the facility located at 10520 Reynolds Street in Bonita Springs, Florida to be utilized by the Lee County Sheriff’s Department for the City of Bonita Springs.  Base rental cost for the facility will be $1.00 per year.  Lease is for five years with continual one year options to renew upon the same terms and conditions.  Lease can be terminated by either the Lessor or Lessee by giving the other one year advance written notice.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Lee County Sheriff’s Deputies a facility to work out of while providing contracted law enforcement coverage within the City limits of Bonita Springs.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve (#20060945 – Facilities Management)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
1) Approve submission of Lee County’s Homeless Housing 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 a local homeless project by the Department of Human Services and a local non-profit agency.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval. (#20060949 – Human Services)

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Program Amendments to Lee County's HUD CDBG Program for HUD Fiscal Year 2005 activities and sign the HUD Transmittal Letter and subrecipient contracts if any.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows for reallocation of funds to prioritized activities.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval (#20060955 – Human Services)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

1) Approve submission to HUD of Lee County’s HUD FY 2006 Annual Action Plan, (2) authorize Board of County Commissioners to sign HUD Annual Action Plan Letter of Submission and Certifications, (3) authorize Board of County Commissioners to sign HUD CDBG, HOME, and ESG Entitlement agreements upon receipt from HUD, (4) authorize Board of County Commissioners to sign associated forms including HUD CDBG, HOME, and ESG Subrecipient Agreements once prepared, and (5) authorize Board of County Commissioners to sign HUD environmental assessments.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Lee County to continue to receive HUD planning, homeless service, neighborhood revitalization, and capital projects funds.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval. (#20060956 – Human Services)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve amendment to the Bonita Springs Joint Resolution Agreement for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Years 14 and 15.   The County Urban County Agreement requires Bonita Springs to expend their portion of the CDBG allocation within 18 months of HUD CDBG allocation year. Unexpended funds remaining:  Year 14 (deadline March 31, 2005) was $19,781.23 and year 15 (deadline March 31, 2006) was $254,601.59.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The urban county agreement requires funds to be expended.  This will amend agreement.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve amendment as Bonita Springs has committed funds for specific projects.

(#20060957 – Human Services)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize the Board of County Commissioners to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Neighborhood Accountability Board Grant, NB-520, to reduce the budget for the original grant allocation from $62,685 to $31,076.  Approve a budget amendment resolution to reduce the budget.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Amends the grant application and grant agreement between Lee County and the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve signing the amendment and authorize the reduction of the grant budget.

(#20060958 – Human Services)

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:    

Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Bonita Springs for the Division of County Lands to handle all of the City’s real estate acquisition activities.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:    

Allows the City of Bonita Springs to utilize the expertise and services of a well established real estate office which specializes in governmental land acquisitions; County Lands will charge the City the hourly rate which is the “full cost” of staff time.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve. (#20060538 – County Lands)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Accept Grant of Bikepath/Sidewalk Easement for acquisition of Parcel 104, San Carlos Boulevard Bikepath Project No. 4079; authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Acquisition of an easement for the San Carlos Boulevard bikepath/sidewalk.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve. (#20060857 – County Lands)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve award of Formal Quotation No. Q-060460 Annual Purchase of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel for Lee Tran, to the low quoter meeting specifications, Evans Oil Company, at the prices as listed on the attached Lee County Tabulation Sheet.  Board approval is also requested to award Option A to this same vendor for Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel.  The initial term of this quote is one year; also request authority to renew this quote for four additional one-year periods, at the same terms and conditions, if in the best interest of Lee County.  In the event that the low quoter is unable to establish the effectiveness of their product or service, request the Purchasing Director 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.  Transit estimates expending approximately $2,400,000 annually for gasoline and diesel fuel. 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Transit with a reliable source of fuel for its fleet in order to provide fixed route bus service and ADA paratransit service throughout Lee County.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve as stated. (#20060862 – Transit)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Accept the donation of 354 square feet of land necessary for the Three Oaks Widening Project No. 4081 from Paul H. Freeman, Trustee; authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Board’s acceptance of land for Three Oaks Parkway.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20060882 – County Lands)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Accept Quit-Claim Deeds for Parcels 118A & 118B and 119 being right-of-way necessary for the Homestead Lane Road Paving MSBU #5059 for pavement of Homestead Lane; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary; authorize payment of recording fees.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Acquisition of right-of-way via Quit-Claim Deeds from benefited property owners.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve. (#20060901 – County Lands)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve and accept by donation a Perpetual Public Utility Easement for a replacement gravity sewer main adjacent to Master Pump Station 482 (formerly 4-M), authorize County Lands Division to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction; authorize payment of recording fees.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the County to proceed with the project without resorting to Condemnation proceedings.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve. (#20060935 – County Lands)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Sets a public hearing date of August 22, 2006 for the proposed elimination of service on Route 80 – Metro Parkway to be effective December 21, 2006.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Sets a public hearing date of August 22, 2006 for the proposed elimination of service of Route 80.  Complies with Administrative Code AC-11-15 in which route elimination is considered a major service reduction requiring a public hearing.  Meets Federal requirements for soliciting public comment regarding the proposed service reduction.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Recommend approval of the action and setting of public hearing date prior to adoption of the FY2006/2007 budget.  (#20060944 – Transit)

 

 

(H)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request permission to advertise for and conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. in Chambers to consider the amendment of Ordinance 83-16.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the proposed amendment of the Lee County Gasparilla Island Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary ordinance to exclude the Black Spiny Iguana from protection to proceed to Public Hearing.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve.  (#20060964 – Animal Services)

 

 

(I)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize:  1) the Division of County Lands to make binding offer to property owner in the amount of $54,701 for parcel 100, Alico Road Water Main Relocation/Metro Project No. 7143, pursuant to the Easement Purchase Agreement; 2) the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20060910 – County Lands)

 

 

 

(J)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $2,500 for Parcel 200, Summerlin Road Widening, Project No. 6007, 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: 

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested. (#20060940 – County Lands)

 

 

 

(K)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Accept donation of a Grant of Bikepath/Sidewalk Easement for acquisition of Parcel 106, San Carlos Boulevard Bikepath Project No. 4079; authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Acquisition of an easement for the San Carlos Boulevard bikepath/sidewalk.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 
Approve.  (#20060943 – County Lands)

 

 

(L)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Accept Quit-Claim Deed for Parcel 108 being right-of-way necessary for the Homestead Lane Road Paving MSBU #5059 for pavement of Homestead Lane; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary; authorize payment of recording fees.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Acquisition of right-of-way via Quit-Claim Deeds from benefited property owners.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve. (#20060946 – County Lands)

 

 

 

(M)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Accept donation of Slope Easement for Parcel 65, 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 easement for the Gladiolus Drive Widening Project, No. 4083.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve (#20060951 – County Lands)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:  

Approve the Third Amendment to the Alico Tower Antenna License Agreement between Lee County and Nextel South Corp.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Modifies and amends the original Agreement as well as the First and Second Amendments. The Third Amendment would increase the square footage of the Premises, adjust the annual License Fee, and update Licensee’s notice addresses.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Third Amendment to License Agreement. (#20060858 – Public Safety)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize Chairwoman to approve a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CON) to the Estero Fire Rescue (District) to conduct advance life support (ALS) non-transport service, emergency medical service care.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Grants the applicant license to provide ALS Service (non-transport) in accordance with State law and provision contained in Lee County Ordinance 02-19.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Management recommends approval. (#20060868 – Public Safety)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorizes Chairwoman to execute a Subgrant Agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs that provides a $20,000 grant to fund operational activities of the Lee County Citizen Corps Council.  Approve Budget Amendment Resolution in a like amount.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides financial support for activities of the Lee County Citizens Corps Council.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Management recommends approval. (#20060921 – Public Safety)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 
Adopt resolution approving the amendments to Administrative Code AC-11-2 to become effective upon adoption.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:  

Updates Administrative Code AC-11-2 to better reflect current standards and practice.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:  

Approve amendments. (#20060923 – Transportation)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve new Administrative Code for the Lee County Specific Services Sign Programs to become effective upon adoption.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:  

Provides procedure for installing guide signs at urban interchanges.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:  

Adopt new Administrative Code. (#20060924 – Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of a water main extension serving 10-Acre Housing Project at Ortiz Avenue to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this proposed 60-unit, multi-family residential community. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located at the east side of Ortiz Avenue approximately 1,400’ south of Tice Street.

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. (#20060606 – Utilities)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of a water main and gravity main extension serving Lowe’s at Estero Town Commons to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this proposed home improvement center. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located southeast corner of Corkscrew Road and Three Oaks Parkway.

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. (#20060608 – Utilities)

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of a water distribution and gravity collection system serving Miromar Lakes, Ravenna to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this phase of the proposed residential development.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located at the southeast corner of Alico Road and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway.

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. (#20060653 – Utilities)

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of a water main extension serving Red Rabbit C-Store, to provide potable water service and fire protection to this proposed commercial building. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the south side of Gladiolus Drive approximately 500 east of San Carlos Boulevard.

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. (#20060654 – Utilities)

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of a  serving Riverbrook Run at West Bay Club to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this phase of the proposed single-family residential development. This Developer contributed asset and the project is located approximately 1-1/2 miles west of S. Tamiami Trail at the end of Riverbrook Run Boulevard.

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. (#20060691 – Utilities)

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Accept Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. (GIWA) Petition for a rate adjustment for water and sewer services; 2) Authorize staff to schedule a public hearing for August 22 , 2006 at 5:00 p.m., to adopt a Resolution approving the updated rates.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides required Board approval for GIWA to adjust its water and sewer rates.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval. (#20060754 – Utilities)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of a water main extension serving the Goble Office Building, to provide potable water service and fire protection to this proposed office building. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the north side of Hunter Street approximately 400’ east of Metro Parkway.

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. (#20060776 – Utilities)

 

 

(H)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution as a donation of water, gravity and force main extensions and two (2)lift stations to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to Bella Terra, Phase 3B-1, a phased residential development.  This is a developer contributed asset project located on the south side of Corkscrew Road, approximately 1-2/3 miles west of Alico Road in Estero.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the potable water and sanitary sewer facilities into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval. (#20060804 – Utilities)

 

 

 

(I)

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)

 

 

(J)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution and recording of one (1) utility easement, as a donation of water, gravity and force main extensions, lift station and nine (9) 4” diameter fire lines to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to Bella Terra, Phase 3A-3, a phased residential development.  This is a developer contributed asset project located on the south side of Corkscrew Road, approximately 1-2/3 miles west of Alico Road in Estero.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the potable water and sanitary sewer facilities into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval. (#20060828 – Utilities)

 

 

(K)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution and recording of one (1) utility easement, as a donation of water, gravity and force main extensions, lift station and eight (8) 4” diameter fire lines to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to Bella Terra, Phase 2, a phased residential development.  This is a developer contributed asset project located on the south side of Corkscrew Road, approximately 1-2/3 miles west of Alico Road in Estero.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the potable water and sanitary sewer facilities into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval. (#20060835 – Utilities)

 

 

(L)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution as a donation of water, gravity and force main extensions to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to Bella Terra, Phases 3A-1, 3A-2 & 3A-4 - a phased residential development.  This is a developer contributed asset project located on the south side of Corkscrew Road, approximately 1-2/3 miles west of Alico Road in Estero.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the potable water and sanitary sewer facilities into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval. (#20060848 – Utilities)

 

 

(M)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution and recording of one (1) Utility Easement, as a donation of one (1) 8’’ diameter fire line and one (1) fire hydrant serving Children’s Properties to provide potable water service and fire protection to this recently constructed commercial building. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the northwest corner of Bass Road and HealthPark Circle.

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. (#20060850 – Utilities)

 

(N)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution and recording of one (1) Utility Easement, as a donation of a water main and gravity main extension serving HealthPark Florida - Hollyfern Court to provide water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this recently constructed commercial subdivision. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the northwest corner of Bass Road and HealthPark Circle.

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. (#20060851 – Utilities)

 

 

(O)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of a water distribution and gravity collection systems serving Miromar Lakes East 100 Acres, to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this phase of the proposed single-family subdivision.  This is a Developer contributed asset project located at the southeast corner of Alico Road and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway.

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. (#20060852 – Utilities)

 

 

(P)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution and recording of one (1) Utility Easement, as a donation of one (1) 6’’ diameter fire line serving Dogwood Plaza to provide fire protection to this recently constructed commercial building. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the northeast corner of Daniels Parkway and Rickenbacker Parkway.

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. (#20060853 – Utilities)

 

 

(Q)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation of a water main extension serving Page Field Phase IV Hangars and SE Ramp Expansion, to provide potable water service and fire protection to this existing Lee County Port Authority facility. This project is located along the north side of Danley Drive approximately ½ mile west of Metro Parkway.

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. (#20060854 – Utilities)

 

 

(R)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

1) Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation and recording of one (1) Utility Easement and a Rebatable Agreement between Crestwell Higher Learning School, Inc. and Lee County; and, 2) authorize the Chairwoman on behalf of the BOCC to execute the Rebatable Agreement, as a donation of a force main extension serving Crestwell Higher Learning School to provide sanitary sewer service to this existing private school. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the north side of Park Meadows Drive, approximately 600’ west of S. Cleveland Avenue.

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. (#20060861 – Utilities)

 

 

(S)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution and recording of one (1) Utility Easement, as a donation of one (1) 6’’ diameter fire line, one (1) 3’’ diameter water service and one (1) sanitary sewer service connection serving LaQuinta Inn and Suites, Daniels Galleria East, Lot 2 to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this recently constructed commercial building. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the northwest corner of I-75 and Daniels Parkway.

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. (#20060876 – Utilities)

 

 

(T)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution and recording of one (1) Utility Easement, as a donation of one (1) 6’’ diameter fire line, one (1) fire hydrant and 2 water services to provide potable water service and fire protection to Springhill Suites, a recently constructed hotel. This is a developer contributed asset project located at the northeast corner of Marketplace Road and Interport Avenue approximately 325’ north of Daniel Road and 400’ east of Danport Boulevard.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval. (#20060877 – Utilities)

 

 

U

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution and recording of one (1) Utility Easement, as a donation of one (1) 6’’ diameter fire line and one (1) fire hydrant serving Estero Medical Center  to provide potable water service and fire protection to this recently constructed commercial building. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the northeast corner of Corkscrew Road and Three Oaks Parkway.

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. (#20060878 – Utilities)

 

 

(V)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of a water distribution and gravity collection systems serving Southwest International Commerce Park to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this proposed commercial development. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located along the west side of Treeline Avenue approximately 1 mile south of Daniels Parkway.

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. (#20060879 – Utilities)

 

(W)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by resolution as a donation of a water distribution and gravity collection system to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to D-75 Commerce Center, a recently constructed commercial subdivision. This is a developer contributed asset project located on the southwest corner of I-75 and Daniel Parkway.

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. (#20060880 – Utilities)

 

(X)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve final acceptance, by Resolution as a donation of water and gravity main extensions to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to Cypress Bend at Shadow Wood Preserve, a phased residential development.  This is a developer contributed asset project located on the west side of S. Tamiami Trail, approximately 2 miles south of Alico Road in Estero.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Places the potable water and sanitary sewer facilities into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approval. (#20060893 – Utilities)

 

(Y)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution and recording of one (1) Utility Easement, as a donation of one (1) 6’’ fire line and one (1) fire hydrant serving Bayshore Industrial Park, Lots 9A & 9B  to provide fire protection to these two recently constructed commercial buildings. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the northeast corner of East Street and Mercantile Street.

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. (#20060900 – Utilities)

 

(Z)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of a water and gravity main extensions serving Bella Terra,Phase 4A-2 to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this phase of this proposed single-family and multi-family residential development. This is a Developer contributed asset project located on the south side of Corkscrew Road approximately one mile east of Wildcat Run.

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.  (#20060907 – Utilities)

 

AA

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution and recording of one (1) Utility Easement, as a donation of one (1) 10’’ diameter fire line, one (1) 2’’ diameter water service and one (1) 4’’ diameter force main connection serving Zion Lutheran Church to provide sanitary sewer to this existing church. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the east side of Winkler Road approximately ¼ mile north of Gladiolus 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:

Approval. (#20060908 – Utilities)

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve the Estero Marsh Preserve (EMP) Land Stewardship Plan.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Approving of the Estero Marsh Preserve Land Stewardship Plan establishes guidelines for restoration activities at the Preserve.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the land stewardship plan so Land Stewardship staff can begin implementation.

(#20060883 – Parks & Recreation)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Request for the BOCC to approve an agreement with Shelby Homes, Cobblestone Development to allow off-site mitigation (SFWMD Application No. 050825-16) to take place in a portion of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve through exotic plant removal and ditch and dike restoration. The agreement also provides funds to Lee County for long term maintenance of this restored area.  Approve Budget Resolution in the amount of $31,599. 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This agreement aids in meeting the management goals set forth in the Stewardship Plan for the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve approved by the BOCC on 2/25/03. This agreement provides work in removing the invasive exotics melaleuca, Brazilian pepper, and other exotics from a 22.2 acre portion of the preserve and to back fill 1.07 acre of ditch and dike to aid in habitat and hydrological restoration of the Slough at no cost to the County. In addition management money will be provided to Lee County, Parks and Recreation for the long term management of the site.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has evaluated and agrees that it is in the best interest of the County to accept this partnership.  (#20060979 – Parks & Recreation)

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Direct a non-emergency ordinance creating the Verona Community Development District to public hearing on September 12, 2006 at 9:30 a.m..

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows response to Whispering Lakes I, LLC and Whispering Lakes II, LLC’s petition by providing a forum to evaluate the appropriateness of the request.  If adopted, the ordinance will create an independent Special District capable of financing and servicing the basic services within the District boundary.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve (#20060953 – County Attorney)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Direct a non-emergency ordinance creating the Cypress Shadows Community Development District to public hearing on September 12, 2006 at 9:30 a.m.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows response to Cypress Shadows Development, LLC’s petition by providing a forum to evaluate the appropriateness of the request.  If adopted, the ordinance will create an independent Special District capable of financing and servicing the basic services within the District boundary.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve (#20060954 – County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve issuance of purchase order in the amount of $225,000 to the Lee County Property for postage and printing of the “Notice of Proposed Property Taxes” (TRIM Notice) mailing and approve necessary funds transfer from reserves.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the funding for printing and mailing of “Notices of Proposed Property Taxes or TRIM Notices.”

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20060873 – Property Appraiser)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant – Swearingen for Natke. 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 land owner.

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  (#20060884 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant – Swearingen for Nataro/Friedlander.  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 land owner.

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  (#20060885 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant – Swearingen for Hansen.  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 land owner.

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  (#20060886 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant – Swearingen for Zimmerman.  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 land owner.

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  (#20060887 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant – Swearingen for Hayes.  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 land owner.

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  (#20060888 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant – Swearingen for DuRocher.  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 land owner.

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  (#20060889 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(H)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant – Carpenter.  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 land owner.

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  (#20060890 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(I)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board approves disbursements for August 1, 2006. 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  (#20060891 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(J)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant – Swearingen for Thorn. 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 land owner.

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  (#20060898 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(K)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board approves disbursements for July 11, 2006. 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  (#20060911 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(L)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board approves disbursements for July 18, 2006. 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  (#20060913 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(M)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board approves disbursements for July 25, 2006. 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  (#20060914 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(N)

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  (#20060980-Clerk of Court)

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

August 1, 2006

 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve the First Amendment to the Contract Between Lee County and the District 21 Lee County Medical Examiner’s Office.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides a time extension from thirty (30) to sixty (60) days for the return of any excess salary to the Budget Director.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Amendment to Existing Contract. (#20060881 – County Administration)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve resolution:  1) adopting proposed FY06-07 ad-valorem millage rates and rolled-back rates; and 2) schedule first and second public hearings on the FY06-07 proposed budget and proposed millage rate for September 7, 2006 at 5:05 p.m., and September 21, 2006 at 5:05 p.m. in the Commission Chambers Meeting Room.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

State law requires that the Board advise the Property Appraiser of the millage rates, rolled-back rates, and the date, time, and place of the first public hearing on the budget.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Recommend approval.  (#20060978 – Budget Services)

 

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

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve request to increase Public Safety Bid Waiver #W-050518 for Motorola Radios, Repairs, Parts, Components and Ancillaries; including, but not limited to, personal computers, servers and related peripherals from a not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.00 annually to $700,000.00 annually.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides latitude for the Division to cover the escalating costs of general service and repairs. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve as stated. (#20060869 – Public Safety)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Bid Waiver #W-060535 to waive the formal quotation procedure, and allow The Division of Public Safety to purchase a Radio Dispatch System Upgrade from Motorola.  A waiver has been requested because the equipment used in the Lee County Government Network (GCN) contains proprietary and other protected design aspects which are only know to Motorola (please see Attachment #3).  The grand total cost for the upgrade is $369,099.00.  Board approval is also requested for incidentals for a not-to-exceed amount of $37,000.00.  Also authorize transfer of monies from the Government Communications Network (GCN) reserve fund to cover the full amount of this purchase. 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Division of Public Safety to perform an upgrade from Windows NT to Windows XP operating system. 

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve as stated. (#20060870 – Public Safety)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve the projects recommended by BPAC for FY2005-06 to 2009-10.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Authorizes staff to design and bid the recommended projects.  In addition, it authorizes staff to allocate funds from BPAC’s gas tax allocations in order to help pay for the updated, revised edition of the Bicycle Facilities of Lee County Map.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve BPAC’s project recommendations with funding and approve the expenditure of $2,000.00 from BPAC’s budget for the Bicycle Facilities of Lee County Map.

(#20060875 – Transportation)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve interlocal agreement between Lee County and the Southwest Florida Expressway Authority for financial participation to provide $775,000 for start-up funds for the Authority.  Also, approve transfer from reserves from the General Fund for $775,000.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides start-up funds to the Expressway Authority for the purpose of accelerating the expansion of I-75 with the addition of express toll lanes.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approval (#20060961 – Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Adopt a resolution amending the Coconut Point DRI Development Order to extend the Buildout date by one year to December 31, 2007.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Florida Statutes requires Board approval of amendments to developments of regional impact.  If adopted, the resolution will change the buildout date for the Coconut Point DRI from December 31, 2006 to December 31, 2007.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20060420 – County Attorney)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve proposed settlement agreement attached hereto marked Exhibit “A” with the Plaintiffs in the case of James L. Mann Declaration of Trust, et al. v. Lee County, Case No. 2:05-CV-589-Ftm-33SPC, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Settles the case.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve proposed settlement agreement. (#20060902 – County Attorney)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve proposed stipulation for settlement attached hereto marked Exhibit “A” with Plaintiffs in case of Dana Lamb, et al. v. Lee County, case No. 2:05-CV-246-FtM-33SPC, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Settles all claims in the case.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve proposed settlement agreement. (#20060904 – County Attorney)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Reject offer of settlement of $10,000 submitted by Defendants in the eminent domain action, Lee County v. Delacruz Properties, LLC, et al., case no. 05CA-3029.  Approve settlement offer of $4,000 for parcel 109ABC, $4,000 for parcel 113C and $500 for parcel 117C.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:  

Rejects previous offer and makes a counteroffer which, if accepted, settles the case.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Rejecting initial offer of property owners and making counteroffer.

(#20060909 – County Attorney)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:  
Direct amendment of Lee County Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 6 - Buildings and Building Regulations.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Directs necessary changes to LDC Chapter 6 to Public Hearings for amendment.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve (#20060918 – County Attorney)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve settlement in Lee County v. Hinks, Case No. 02-8386CA, Parcels 1567 and 1573, Veteran’s Parkway Project.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Settles all claims, including fees and costs, for the condemnation of parcels 1567 and 1573.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve settlement. (#20060926 – County Attorney)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize settlement in Lee County v. Philip J. and Barbara K. Schwartz, et al., Case No. 05CA3703.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Settles all claims for compensation for condemnation of property, including attorneys fees and costs.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve settlement. (#20060928 – County Attorney)

 

 

(H)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve the Resolution of Necessity for the acquisition and condemnation of parcels required for the Gateway Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, Project No. 7000.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Resolution of Necessity allows the County to proceed with condemnation, if required, of the necessary parcels for expansion of the Gateway Wastewater Treatment Plant.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve. (#20060929 – County Attorney)

 

 

(I)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve mediated settlement in Lee County v. Harrelson, Case No. 01-4196CA, Airport Drainage Project.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Settles all claims except fees and costs.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve mediated settlement. (#20060930 – County Attorney)

 

 

(J)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 
Approve mediated settlement in case of Lee County v. Laakso, et al., Case No. 06CA-73-I, parcel 2, Matlacha Park Project. 
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 
Settles all claims for this case.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:  
Approve mediated settlement. (#20060947 – County Attorney)

 

 

(K)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve mediated settlement in case of Lee County v. Laakso, et al., Case No. 06CA-73-I, parcel 3, Matlacha Park Project.  Also, approve a transfer from Regional Park Impact Fee reserves in the amount of $1,100,000 for the Matlacha Park Land Acquisition Project and amend the FY 05/06 – 09/10 CIP accordingly.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Settles all claims for this case.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve mediated settlement. (#20060948 – County Attorney)

 

 

(L)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve the Resolution of Necessity for the acquisition and condemnation of parcels required for the proposed Elderberry Lane Extension Project No. 4067. 
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested. (#20060952 – County Attorney)

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

WALK ON AGENDA
August 01, 2006
 

#1

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize Chairwoman to sign the attached application forms that apply for a

state grant to help fund the construction of the proposed new Lee County Emergency

Operations Center.  

REASON FOR WALK ON:

Item needs to be walked on in order to meet the State’s deadline for grant application.

(#20060995 – Public Safety)

#2

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorization to comment on draft EPA Rule on transfer of water.

REASON FOR WALK ON:

Comment period ends August 7. (#20061019 – County Administration)