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

 

 

October 24, 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 on the Internet at http://www.lee-county.com. Additional information is available in the Public Resources Office, 1st Floor, Administration Building, 2115 Second St., Fort Myers, FL

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 Ralph Rivers

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

Recap

 

 

 

Public Comment on the Consent and Administrative Agenda

 

 

 

Consent Agenda:

 

·              

Items to be pulled for discussion by the Board

 

·  

Motion to approve balance of items

 

·  

Consideration of items pulled for discussion

 

 

 

Administrative Agenda

 

 

 

Appeals 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 5-foot wide portion of a 20-foot wide Buffer and Drainage Easement located between 16600 and 16648 Wellington Lakes Circle, Ft. Myers (Case No. VAC2005-00045) (S3-T46S-R24E) (#3). 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

To allow homeowners to increase their usable space to add improvements on the subject Lots.  The vacation of this easement will not alter existing drainage conditions and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future drainage and requirements.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20061266 – Community Development)

 

 

Adjourn until 5:00 PM


CONSENT AGENDA

October 24, 2006

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Interlocal Agreement between Lee County Board of County Commissioners and the Lee County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) for fiscal year 06/07, for $80,000.00 to the IDA for implementation of the marketing plan. The Agreement sets out the terms by which the IDA will implement the marketing plan and administer the incentive program.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides funding for the marketing plan and the administration of the business incentive program.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:   

Staff recommends approval. (#20061338 – Economic Development)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:  

Concur with the ranking of Consultants by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-06-19 NORTH FORT MYERS COMMUNITY PLANNING STUDY, in the following order of ranking and authorize contract negotiations with the number one ranked firm:  (1) HDR Engineering, Inc.; (2) Land Design Innovations Inc., (3) LaRue Planning & Management Services Inc., and (4) Heidt & Associates Inc.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Lee County with a Consultant for purpose of a planning study is to assist the North Fort Myers Community in developing a vision for future development and redevelopment of their community and to identify major issues and to help the community identify a brand or identity for North Fort Myers that will help instill a positive image for residents and others.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approval recommended. (#20061330 – Community Development)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Adopt a resolution amending the SHIP program’s plan to increase the maximum allowable purchase price of a dwelling to reflect the latest figures generated by the U. S. Treasury and authorize staff in the future to update the plan automatically when new purchase price figures are released. 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows easier adaptation to the changing real estate market.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20061356 – Community Development)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Adoption of Resolution which consents to the actions taken by the Housing Finance Authority of Lee County, Florida pertaining to the issuance of Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Series 2007.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Ratification of such action is required under Florida Statutes Chapter 159.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Action will allow the Housing Finance Authority of Lee County, Florida to issues its Mortgage Revenue Bonds for single family financing home ownership in participation with various other counties in Florida and to provide affordable housing opportunities for low, moderate and middle income families in Lee County and other Florida Counties.

(#20061357 – Community Development)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Allow the use of Hurricane Housing Recovery Funds ($2,054,555) awarded to the Lee County Department of Human Services to be used for both new construction and rehabilitation homeownership activities and allow any unspent administration funds to be used for construction activities.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows greater flexibility for meeting client needs.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve (#20061385 – Community Development)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve the transfer of property located at 915 S.E. 31st Terrace, Cape Coral, Fl to Renaissance Manor Inc with Deed Restrictions requiring the property be utilized for Supported Housing for twenty years.  Authorize County staff to complete all necessary paperwork required to complete the transfer of the property to Renaissance Manor.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Transfers the property from Lee County to Renaissance Manor for the development of supported housing for persons with disabilities.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve the item (#20061275 – Human Services)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

(1.) Approve FY2007 contracts for signature for state mandated mental health services, substance abuse services and initial medical exams and consultations for allegedly abused children with Lee Mental Health Center, Inc. d.b.a. Ruth Cooper Center for Behavioral Health, Southwest Florida Addiction Services, Inc. and Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. respectively, as adopted at the final budget hearing on September 21, 2006.  (2.) Authorize signature of the contracts once completed by provider agencies.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides county funding for state mandated mental health services, substance abuse services and medical exams/consultations for allegedly abused children.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Recommend Approval (#20061328 – Human Services)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize Board to designate the Director of the Department of Human Services to sign Subordination Agreements as “Representative” for the Lee County Board of County Commissioners on all Subordination Agreements approved in accordance with Department Standards and Policies (attached).

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows timely approval and recordation of approved Subordination Agreements.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve. (#20061364 – Human Services)

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Award RFP-06-06 EMPLOYEE PAID VISION INSURANCE PLAN, to the proposer whose proposal was evaluated by the Evaluation Committee as being in the best interest of Lee County, (VSP) Vision Service Plan, (with a guaranteed rate of $7.91 for employee only and $16.16 for employee + family for a contract period of two (2) years) with the option of being renewed for three (3) additional one (1) year periods with negotiations each year.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Lee County with a firm that will provide an effective and comprehensive Employee Paid Vision Insurance Plan for County employees and their dependent family members.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20061304 – Human Resources)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Adopt revision to the Benefits Plan (Summary Plan Document) to define eligible retirees in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Investment plan.  The revision also clarifies the retirees’ initial enrollment options and limitations to subsequent changes in eligible plans.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Updates the Summary Plan Document to define retirees who may participate in our health, dental, life insurance and vision plans.  An employee who chooses the FRS investment plan or alternative investment plan may participate in our health plan if they have six years or more of service with FRS or with Lee County, and have attained the age of 59½.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve. (#20061318 – Human Resources)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve award of Formal Quotation No. Q-060643 Annual Purchase of Sod County-Wide, to the following pool of vendors meeting specifications, Triple J Grassing of Lee County, Inc., Battista Farms, King Sod and Got It All Sod, Inc. (Award to Got It All Sod, Inc. is contingent on their being able to furnish the required insurance) at the prices listed on the attached Lee County Tabulation Sheet.  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; and to exercise the price escalator clause as per the specifications on an as-needed basis.  Funding will be available from the individual department or division’s budget whom will be responsible for monitoring their individual expenditures.  The County estimates expending approximately $300,000 annually for sod.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides All County Divisions/Departments with a reliable and abundant source of sod materials and installation services.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve as stated. (#20061351 – Purchasing)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize the Board Chair to accept, on behalf of the BOCC, the 3rd Addendum to the Interlocal Agreements for Animal Services from: Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and Fort Myers Beach. The five-year agreement signed in 2003 has annual recalculations for fees based on usage and population factors.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Revises fees for FY2006-2007 to reflect proportionate shares of actual Animal Services delivered and population.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the Addendum as written. (#20061359 – Animal Services)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize Chairman to execute an agreement with the Department of Community Affairs for Homeland Security funding in the amount of $75,000.00.  Authorize one grant funded full-time Senior Planner position.  Approve Budget Amendment Resolution in the general fund for FY07 in the amount of $75,000.  No County Match required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides financial support to Lee County to conduct homeland security related planning, training and exercises for Region Six.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20061360 – Public Safety)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve lease with TAL, LLC for the facility located at 5710 Zip Drive, Ft. Myers, Florida.  This facility is 7,500 square feet.  Lease cost is $14.14 per square foot or $106,050.00 per year with a 3% annual increase.  Lease is for five years with two, five year options to renew under the same terms and conditions.  Lease can be terminated by giving Lessor nine months advance written notice. Also, approve transfer from reserves in the amount of $289,800 for the Transportation Trust and Utility Operating Fund.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Department of Transportation Inspectors to remain in the same vicinity as the offices they now occupy in the Enterprise Parkway DOT offices in the Billy Creek Commerce Center while easing the overcrowded conditions in that building.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:  

Approve (#20061237 – Transportation)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize the Chairwoman to execute a Deed of Conservation Easement to the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) as required for construction of the transportation projects known as Three Oaks Parkway Widening and Estero Parkway Extension.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Places an historic flow-way of the Estero River headwaters under a conservation easement to the SFWMD and complies with SFWMD permits issued for construction of the transportation projects known as Three Oaks Parkway Widening and Estero Parkway Extension.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20061322 – Transportation)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request that the board approve the attached landscape installation and maintenance agreement between Lee County and Palmetto Cove Condominium Association, Inc. and authorize the Chairwoman to execute the agreement. 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Establishes the responsibilities of both parties and allows the Palmetto Cove Condominium Association to add landscaping adjacent to their western property line and within the dedicated easement for IDD canal F. 

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve request. (#20061325 – Transportation)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Award B-06-32 BIG CARLOS PASS BRIDGE 15-YEAR BRIDGE REHABILITATION to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all bid requirements, Coastal Marine Construction, in the not-to-exceed amount of $929,079.12, with a project completion time of 180 calendar days.  Also authorize Chairwoman to execute contract upon receipt.  This project was anticipated and funds are available.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Lee County with a Contractor to perform structural steel repair, concrete spall repair, fender repair, mechanical repair, electrical repair, cleaning and coating of concrete surfaces, maintenance painting of structural steel and bridge balance.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approval recommended. (#20061326 – Transportation)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Change Order No. 3 to Contract 3187, piggybacking from Broward County, Bid No. T-6-03-177-B-1, with Lanzo Lining Services, Inc in the amount of $295,280.00 to line additional locations 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 (#20061333 – Transportation)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Change Order No. 1, under Contract #3521, for B-06-11 STRINGFELLOW ROAD SIDEWALK, in the amount of $119,500.00 to Gulf Paving Co., Inc.  Also, authorize Chairwoman to execute Change Order on behalf of the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provide for the addition of an 8’ wide sidewalk on the east side of Treeline from the new airport entrance to Alico Road.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20061334 – Transportation)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization No. 12, under Contract #2262, for CN-02-21 MISCELLANEOUS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, for the project known as “US 41 Median Landscape & Irrigation Project form College Parkway to Jamaica Bay”, in the amount of $83,759.00 (with a total project cost of $$136,789.00), to Johnson Engineering Inc.  Also authorize Chairwoman to execute STA #12 on behalf of the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Will provide the consultant already on master contract to continue services for the US 41 Median Landscape & Irrigation project.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval. (#20061335 – Transportation)

 

 

(H)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:  

Approve the resolution authorizing the Chairwoman to execute the attached Transportation Regional Incentive Program Agreement with FDOT for Colonial Boulevard from I-75 to SR 82.  Also, approve budget amendment resolution and transfer from Project #204054-Colonial Boulevard I-75 to SR 82 to District 23 Road Impact Fee Reserves and amend the FY 2006/07 – 2010/11 CIP accordingly.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows County to enter into a TRIP Agreement with FDOT for Colonial Boulevard from I-75 to SR 82 with a maximum contribution of $4,700,000 from FDOT.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20061350 – Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve award of Formal Quotation No. Q-060612 Lakes Park Hurricane Planting for the department of Parks and Recreation, to provide planting for areas that were damaged by recent hurricanes at Lakes Park to the low quoter meeting specifications, Michael Gnagey Landscaping Services at the cost of $130,950.00 at the prices listed on the attached Lee County Tabulation Sheet. Also approve the expenditure of a not-to-exceed amount of $5,175.00 for such incidentals as, but not limited to, extra plants, moving water lines, removal of large boulders, etc. In the event that the low quoter is unable to complete the project, 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.(Note: This procurement is grant funded 100% by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry under the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program for 2005 Emergency Hurricane Supplemental Funds.) 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows Parks and Recreation to replace damaged trees using Grant funding.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve as stated. (#20061327 – Parks and Recreation)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve license agreement between Baywatch Adventure Kayaks, Inc. and Lee County for use of Bunche Beach Regional Park as a kayak rental site.  The agreement will be for one year with a one year renewal option.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows rental kayaks for visitors to Bunche Beach Regional Park.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Recommend approval. (#20061331 – Parks and Recreation)

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Adopt a Resolution approving the issuance of Lee County Industrial Development Authority Private Activity Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $50,000,000.00; the proceeds from the sale of which will be used for the primary purpose of financing and refinancing all or part of the cost of certain capital improvement costs incurred or to be incurred by The Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Shell Point Village (the “Corporation”) in connection with the acquisition, construction and equipping of retirement facilities.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides for Board consideration of proposed Industrial Development Authority Bonds as required by Internal Revenue Code and Florida Statutes.  Board approval will authorize and adopt the approving Bond Issuance Resolution.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve the adoption of the Resolution with all stated terms and conditions.

(#20061386 – County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20061367 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20061368 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20061369 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20061370 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20061371 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(F)

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  (#20061395 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

October 24, 2006

 

1.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
2.
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN
3.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
4.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
 
(A)
ACTIONREQUESTED/PURPOSE       
Approve an agreement with the Upper Captiva Civic Association, Inc. to provide public financial support up to $46,000 for the development of the Upper Captiva Community Plan. Funds are available.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Section 3.1 of Administrative Code 13-3 requires contract approval by the Board of County Commissioners
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve (#20061323 – Community Development)
5.
HUMAN SERVICES
6.
INDEPENDENT
 
(A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve Bid Waiver # W-070005 to waive the formal quotation procedure, and allow ITG – Telecom to purchase telephone switch maintenance for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2008 from Siemens at a total price of $225,513.88 ($112,756.94 per Fiscal Year).  A waiver has been requested because Siemens as the original manufacturer of these switches is the sole source for their maintenance.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows ITG – Telecom to properly maintain telephone switches located throughout the County.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve as stated. (#20061314 – ITG)
7.
PUBLIC SAFETY
8.
SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES
9.
TRANSPORTATION
10.
UTILITIES
11.
PARKS AND RECREATION
12.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
 
(A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve the Resolution of Necessity for the acquisition and condemnation of parcels required for the Plantation Road Extension Project 4065.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows the County to proceed with condemnation, if necessary, so parcels can be acquired for the Project.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 
Approve. (#20061315 – County Attorney)
 
(B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 
Approve the Resolution of Necessity for the acquisition and condemnation of a parcel required for the proposed Transit Facility, Project No. 208735. 
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 
Allows the County to proceed with condemnation, if necessary, so this parcel can be acquired for the Transit Facility Project.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested. (#20061329 – County Attorney)
13.
HEARING EXAMINER
14.
PORT AUTHORITY
15.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

   APPEALS AGENDA

October 24, 2006

 

CONTINUATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

 

   

#1

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Hear Bid Protest and consider award of Formal Quotation No. Q-060449, Traffic Cable and Installation for DOT, to the low quoter meeting specifications, Fiber Solutions of S.W. Florida, at the prices on the attached tab sheet.  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; and to exercise the price escalator clause as per the specifications on an as-needed basis. Lee County DOT estimates annual expenditures at approximately $150,000.  Funding will be available from the individual department or division’s budget whom will be responsible for monitoring their individual expenditures.   

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Pursuant to the Lee County Purchasing and Payment Procedures Manual, the Board will hear presentations by the protesting parties and may then decide which quote is in the best interest of Lee County, with articulated reasons for the decision.  Ultimately, this purchase will provide DOT with traffic cable and installation services within Lee County.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 
Approve as stated; upholding the Dispute Committee’s recommendation (please see Background); and proceed with the award to Fiber Solutions of S.W. Florida. (#20061348 – Transportation)

 

WALK ON AGENDA

October 24, 2006

 

#1

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve and execute modification of agreement to amend the contract with the Department of Community Affairs, (DCA) for the Weatherization Assistance Program/ Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, (WAP/LIHEAP), for Fiscal year 2006.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows the Department of Human Services to bill administrative fee for service costs at a rate of 35%, (previously 30%) for the weatherization of homes in Lee County.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Sign modification agreements to allow return of signed agreements to DCA prior to the 10/31/06 deadline.
REASON FOR WALK ON
To meet an October 31, 2006 deadline.  (#20061405 – Human Services)

 


PUBLIC AGENDA

October 24, 2006

 

5:00 PM

 

No Items

5:05 PM

#1

Public Hearing

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Conduct second public hearing on proposed amendment to the Land Development (LDC), Chapter 2 to adopt the 2006 Road Impact Fee Update.                                                   

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Public hearings are necessary to adopt amendments to the Land Development Code.  Allows for Board discussion and public input on the proposed update to the Road Impact Fee Schedule.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Adopt Ordinance. (#20061361 – County Attorney)

 

 

#2

Public Hearing

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Conduct second public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 2 of the Land Development Code to amend the County’s Concurrency Management System by adopting the statutorily mandated Proportionate Fair Share Program.  At the conclusion of the public hearing, adopt the Ordinance.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:  

Allows for public comment on the proposed ordinance that will allow developers of property unable to achieve transportation concurrency to proceed with development under specified conditions by paying a proportionate fair share of the cost of the needed road improvement. 

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Adopt Ordinance. (#20061362 – County Attorney)

 

 

#3

Public Hearing

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:  

Conduct first public hearing to amend the Land Development Code (LDC) to replace references to the Dunbar Enterprise Zone with the Fort Myers/Lee County Enterprise Zone and to amend the description and sketch located in Appendix J for the subject Enterprise Zone. At the conclusion of the hearing, direct proposed amendments to second public hearing on November 14, 2006 at 5:05 p.m.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

a) Updates name and description of the Dunbar Enterprise Zone to the Fort Myers/Lee County Enterprise Zone; and, b) replaces all references to the Dunbar Enterprise Zone throughout the LDC; and, c) allows for exemptions from roads, regional parks, community parks, and fire/EMS impact fees for residential development within the boundaries of the Fort Myers/Lee County Enterprise Zone.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Direct to second public hearing on November 14, 2006, at 5:05 p.m.

(#20061363 – County Attorney)

 

 

5:05 PM

Public Presentation of Matters by Citizens
 

 

 

Adjourn