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District #1 Bob Janes Chairman |
District #2 Brian Bigelow |
District #3 Ray JudahVice Chair |
District #4 Tammy Hall |
District #5 Frank Mann |
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Donald D. Stilwell County Manager |
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David M. Owen County Attorney |
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April 17, 2007 |
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
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Pastor Becky Robbins-Penniman |
Lamb of God Church |
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Ceremonial Resolution Recognizing National County Government Week (#20070503 – Commissioner Janes)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution on Petition to Vacate two 12-foot wide Drainage Easements located at 14330 S. Tamiami Trail, Ft. Myers. (Case No. VAC2006-00031) (S26-T45S-R24E) (#5), and if approved, to authorize the Chair to accept a replacement easement. FUNDING SOURCE: No funds required. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: To provide for the redevelopment of an existing site to allow a two-unit commercial building on the subject parcel. The vacation of this easement will not alter existing drainage conditions and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future drainage requirements. The Board must formally accept the replacement drainage easement. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve (#20070264 – Community Development)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Present to the Board for information and filing the Object Code #504015 Expenditure Detail Report for the second quarter of FY06-07 (January through March 2007) as required by Lee County Ordinance #90-18. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows Board to monitor expenditures being made by County Departments and Divisions to this object code. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve (#20070542 – County Administration)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve resolution for LC-07-02-01 as a qualified applicant for the State Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund Program (QTI) as recommended by the Lee County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) on March 16, 2007. FUNDING SOURCE: No funding required at this time. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: State Law requires County to demonstrate 20% local match support for the application. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve (#20070477 – Economic Development)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve the Interlocal Agreement between Lee County and the Iona McGregor Fire Protection and Rescue Service District for the construction and occupancy of the County’s Pine Ridge Road Annex. FUNDING SOURCE: No funding required. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides the terms and conditions for partnering with the fire district on the design, construction, and occupancy of the facilities located at the Pine Ridge Road Annex. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. (#20070437 – Construction and Design)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Award and authorize staff to enter into a Construction Manager Agreement for RFQ-07-01 MULTI-LEVEL PARKING GARAGE, to Target Builders Inc., for the sum of six (6%) percent of the total construction cost of the project. Further approve the preliminary construction consulting services for an additional fee of $255,000.00. Also request Board approve waiving of any formal process (if needed) and authorize the use of the Direct Material Purchase Orders based on CM’s competitive process, which allows the County to purchase directly from suppliers of equipment and/or materials as a cost/time saving measure. Also, authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Management agreement upon receipt. FUNDING SOURCE: Fund – Capital Improvement Fund; Program – Capital Projects; Project – Justice Center Expansion – Parking Garage WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Establishes the Construction Management fee and pre-construction cost for construction of a multi-level parking garage to house 1100 to 1200 vehicles. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve (#20070478 – Construction and Design)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Authorize an amendment to the SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership) Contract C-3464 between the Board of County Commissioners and Habitat for Humanity of Lee County, to allow for the construction of one additional house and increasing the contract amount by $15,100. FUNDING SOURCE: State SHIP Money (from documentary stamp tax) WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Approval of this amendment allows for the construction of an additional single family house. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve (#20070497 – Planning)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Extend historic preservation grant award agreements C-3477 and C-3487 from April 18, 2007 to August 31, 2007. These agreements are funded through the Lee County Historic Preservation Grant Assistance Program. Because of construction delays the projects have not yet been completed. FUNDING SOURCE: No funds required. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allow time for completion of two (2) projects funded in the 05/06 HP grant cycle. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve (#20070505 – Planning)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve a budget resolution allowing Lee County Department of Human Services to receive $34,612.00 of Phase 25 Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) funds. FUNDING SOURCE: FEMA to the local Emergency Food and Shelter Program Board through the local United Way. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Amends and increases the existing Departmental budget by $34,612.00 in emergency assistance funds allowing DHS to serve approximately 40 to 50 households in crisis. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve (#20070553 – Human Services)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of Parcel 135 (42,671 sq. ft.), Ortiz Avenue Project 5056, in the amount of $380,500, 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. FUNDING SOURCE: Fund: Road Impact Fee – Central District; Program: Capital Project; Project: Ortiz Ave 5056 - S.R. 80 (Palm Beach Blvd.) to Luckett Road. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Acquisition of property necessary for the widening of Ortiz Avenue. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. (#20070409 – County Lands)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve two (2) separate Purchase Agreements for acquisition of Parcel 302 (7,920 sq. ft.), Ortiz Avenue Project 4072, in the aggregate amount of $50,000, 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. FUNDING SOURCE: Fund: Road Impact Fee – Central District; Program: Capital Project; Project: Ortiz Avenue Widening WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Acquisition of property necessary for the Ortiz Avenue widening project, No. 4072. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. (#20070421 – County Lands)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Accept Quit-Claim Deed for Parcel 126 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. FUNDING SOURCE: Fund: MSTBU; Program: MSTBU Restricted; Project: Homestead WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Acquisition of right-of-way via Quit-Claim Deed from benefited property owner. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve (#20070465 – County Lands)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve Purchase Agreement in Lieu of Condemnation for a + .25 acre parcel with a + 2700 SF commercial office building located at 28000 West Brook Drive in the amount of $620,000 for the Bonita Beach Road Widening Project No. 5720. Authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete the transaction. FUNDING SOURCE: Fund: TCI Bonita Beach Road – Phase II; Program: Capital Projects; Project: Bonita Beach Road Widening Phase II WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Acquisition of integral property necessary for the widening of Bonita Beach Road Project. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve (#20070537 – County Lands)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve a change order for a not-to-exceed amount of $180,000 for Informal Quotation No. IW070003, Iguana Eradication on Gasparilla Island, for Public Resources (MSTU) to the awarded vendor, The Trapper Wildlife Services, per the unit pricing on the attached Lee County Tabulation Sheet. The change order will bring the total value of the contract to $240,000 over the two year term ($60,000 originally awarded plus $180,000 via change order). FUNDING SOURCE: MSTU Fund: 10215, Gasparilla Island Special Improvement Unit through increase in property assessments starting in FY07-08. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows for the continuation of the iguana eradication program per the direction of the Island Advisory Committee. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. (#20070538 – Public Resources)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of Parcel 148 (A & B) (±2.2 acres), Ortiz Avenue Project 4072, in the amount of $750,000, 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. FUNDING SOURCE: Fund: Road Impact Fee – Central District; Program: Capital Project; Project: Ortiz Ave/MLK to Luckett Road. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Acquisition of property necessary for the widening of Ortiz Avenue, Project 4072, without the necessity of an eminent domain action. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. (#20070504 – County Lands)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Award B-07-19 NORTH FORT MYERS SURFACE WATER RESTORATION PROJECT GATOR SLOUGH SECTION to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder, Tarheel Specialties, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $168,912.50, with a project completion time of sixty (60) calendar days. Further authorize Chairman to execute the Contract on behalf of the Board upon receipt. FUNDING SOURCE: Fund- Capital Improvement Fund; Program- CIP Program; Project- FDEP Gator Slough WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides Lee County with a Contractor for the clearing and grubbing for a 5500 linear foot by 130 linear foot wide strip of land for Future Flow Way Improvements. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve (#20070480 – Natural Resources)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Board approve and execute Amendment No. 4 to DEP Agreement No. WAP037, Gator Slough Watershed Management Project, amending the completion date to July 30, 2008. FUNDING SOURCE: N/A WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides additional time to complete project. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. (#20070511 – Natural Resources)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Board approve budget amendment in the amount of $125,000 for contributions by the South Florida Water Management District to Project 208509, Yellow Fever Creek Channel Improvements in the amount of $100,000 and Project 208594, Ten Mile Canal Improvements in the amount of $25,000, amend the FY06/07-10/11 CIP accordingly and authorize Roland Ottolini, Division Director, to sign the purchase orders acknowledging receipt and acceptance on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners. FUNDING SOURCE: Fund – Capital Improvement Fund; Program – Capital Projects; Project – Yellow Fever Creek Channel Improvements and Fund – Capital Improvement Fund; Program – Capital Projects; Project – Ten Mile Canal Improvements. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides additional funding/cost share for capital projects. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. (#20070512 – Natural Resources)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Authorize the Chairman to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Cape Coral for reimbursement of right-of-way costs up to $4 million for Del Prado Boulevard from Pine Island Road to NE 7th Street. FUNDING SOURCE: ($26,222) Fund – Road Impact Fees Cape Coral Pine Island; Program – Capital Projects; Project – Del Prado ROW and ($3,973,778) Fund – Road Impact Fees North District; Program – Capital Projects; Project – Del Prado ROW. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows County to contribute up to $4 million to the right-of-way costs for Del Prado Boulevard from Pine Island Road to NE 7th Street to the City of Cape Coral on a reimbursement basis. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve (#20070418 – Transportation)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve Change Order No. 1 under CN-06-12 MISCELLANEOUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, to WilsonMiller Inc., (Contract 3599), for the Brantley Road Survey and Guardrail Design project in the amount of $123,597.00. Authorize Chair to execute STA on behalf of the Board. Also, approve budget transfer in the amount of $150,000 from Project #406713 Master Signal and amend FY 2006/07-2010/11 CIP accordingly FUNDING SOURCE: Fund - Capital Improvement; Program - Major Maintenance; Project - Brantley Road . WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides the County with a Consultant to provide surveying & mapping; drainage analysis; roadway design and contract plans and permitting for the Brantley Road project. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve (#20070473 – Transportation)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve Change Order No. 1 under B-06-32 Big Carlos Pass Bridge 15-year Rehabilitation, to Coastal Marine Construction, Inc. (Contract #3700), in the increase amount of $707,739.55. Also authorize Chair to execute Change Order on behalf of the Board. FUNDING SOURCE: Fund - Capital Improvements; Program – Major Maintenance Projects; Project – Master Bridge WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Will allow Contractor to replace damaged steel on the top flanges of the main bridge girders and concrete walk which could not be known until project was under construction. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve (#20070476 – Transportation)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve Change Order No. 6 under CN-02-20 Causeway Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of Structures B and C, to URS Corporation Southern, Contract #2404, in the amount of $162,373.53. Further, approve Transfer of Funds from Reserves to the Sanibel Causeway Restrooms Project #202100. As approved by the TDC at the meeting on March 16, 2007. Amend the FY 2007-2011 CIP accordingly. Authorize Chairman execute Change Order on behalf of the Board. FUNDING SOURCE: Fund: Capital Improvement-Tourist Development Beach Project; Program: Improvement Construction; Project: Sanibel Causeway Restrooms. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provide additional design services requested by Parks & Recreation for the fishing pier and restroom. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approval recommended. (#20070514 – Transportation)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve license agreement between Kayak Excursions and Lee County for use of Bunche Beach as a kayak rental site. This agreement will be for one year with a one year renewal option. FUNDING SOURCE: n/a WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows rental kayaks for visitors to Bunche Beach. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve (#20070544 – Parks & Recreation)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve and execute Partnership Agreement between Lee County and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry (DOF) for restoration activities to include thinning of slash pine trees and prescribed burning to improve the quality of wildlife habitat and return Conservation 20/20 preserves to historic conditions. FUNDING SOURCE: No funds required. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Partnership agreement will allow restoration thinning of select pine stands on Conservation 20/20 preserves in accordance with approved Land Stewardship Plans. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve (#20070545 – Parks & Recreation)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve the License and Use Agreement between Lee County and Lee Memorial Health System for the use of the County building located at 5170 Orange Grove Boulevard, North Fort Myers used for senior programs. This License and Use Agreement is retroactive from October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2008 with an additional two year renewal. FUNDING SOURCE: n/a WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: To continue to provide a senior program at this facility. Lee Memorial senior program, known as the Share Club, includes wellness, educational and social programs. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve (#20070546 – Parks & Recreation)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Request Board approve transfer of $100,000 from Lehigh Community Park Spectator Improvements project #202040 to Hancock Park Spectator Area Improvements project #202049. Amend the FY 06/07 - FY 10/11 CIP accordingly. FUNDING SOURCE: Capital Improvement Fund - Capital Projects - Hancock Spectator Improvements WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Transfer funds from Lehigh Community Park Spectator Improvements project to Hancock Park Spectator Area Improvements project. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve (#20070539 – Parks and Recreation)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant – Excess Proceeds for Putman. 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 property owner. FUNDING SOURCE: Delinquent Tax Property sale proceeds in excess of the taxes owed, held on behalf of the former property owner by the Board. 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 (#20070394 – Clerk of Court)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant – Mandel. 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 (#20070426 – Clerk of Court)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant – US Asset Recovery Corp. 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 property owner. FUNDING SOURCE: Delinquent Tax Property sale proceeds in excess of the taxes owed, held on behalf of the former property owner by the Board. 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 (#20070427 – Clerk of Court)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant – Murphy et al. 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 property owner. FUNDING SOURCE: Delinquent Tax Property sale proceeds in excess of the taxes owed, held on behalf of the former property owner by the Board. 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 (#20070428 – Clerk of Court)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant – McCarthy and Babb. 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 property owner. FUNDING SOURCE: Delinquent Tax Property sale proceeds in excess of the taxes owed, held on behalf of the former property owner by the Board. 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 (#20070429 – Clerk of Court)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant – Universal Asset Recovery Corp. 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 property owner. FUNDING SOURCE: Delinquent Tax Property sale proceeds in excess of the taxes owed, held on behalf of the former property owner by the Board. 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 (#20070430 – Clerk of Court)
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Request Board approves disbursements. The check and wire registers can be reviewed on the 3rd floor of the County Administration Building. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Florida Statute Chapter 136.06 (1) requires that all County disbursements be recorded in the Minutes of the Board. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Compliance with the requirements of FS 136.06 (1) (#20070567 – Clerk of Court)
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