District #1

Bob Janes

Chairman

District #2

Brian Bigelow

 

District #3

Ray Judah

Vice Chair

District #4

Tammy Hall

 

District #5

Frank Mann

 

Donald D. Stilwell

County Manager

 

David M. Owen County Attorney

 

 

May 29, 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

9:30 AM

Invocation:

Pastor Don Hamilton

International Worship Center

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

Presentations:

CP 1

 

·       

Ceremonial Resolution recognizing the Gasparilla Island Conservation & Improvement Association, Inc. (#20070667 – Commissioner Janes)

 

 

 

CP 2

 

·         

Ceremonial Resolution recognizing ALS Awareness Month

(#20070763 – Commissioner Janes)

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Public Hearings

 

 

 

Commissioners' Items/Committee Appointments

 

 

 

County Manager Items

 

 

 

County Attorney Items

 

 

 

Recess until 5:00 PM

      

9:30 AM

Public Hearings

 

 

PH 1

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution on Petition to Vacate a portion of a 50-foot wide Right-of-Way known as Johnson Lane located adjacent to 6451 Bayshore Rd., North Fort Myers (Case No. VAC2007-00013), and if approved, to authorize the Board Chairman to accept a replacement Warranty Deed for the relocated roadway.  (S30-T43S-R25E) (#4).

FUNDING SOURCE: 

No funding required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

To provide for construction of a commercial project on the subject lot.  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 (#20070675 – Community Development) 


CONSENT AGENDA
May 29, 2007
 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize selection of SunTrust Bank to provide up to $10,000,000 in loans to be secured by special assessments for a three year period that will be used for permanent financing of MSBU Projects and approve the form of a master loan agreement.  Authorize chairman to sign a resolution selecting SunTrust, approving SunTrust’s term sheet and approving the form of a master loan agreement.

FUNDING SOURCE: 

MSBU Assessments of Property Owners Benefiting From Improvements

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows the continuation of a long term debt financing program for MSBU Projects without pledging the Non-Ad Valorem Debt Capacity of the County.  Provides Private Placement Financing for MSBU Projects.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Recommend Acceptance of SunTrust Bank for participation in the Term Loan Assessment Program (#3) and approval of master loan agreement.

(#20070743 – Administrative Services/Budget)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Award Professional Services Agreement for CN-06-01 ADMINISTRATION EAST RENOVATIONS to Parker, Mudgett, Smith Architects, Inc., in the lump-sum amount of $237,164.00.  Authorize Chairman to execute Agreement on behalf of the Board. Also approve budget transfer from the Property Appraiser Renovations project in the amount of $237,164.00 to the Admin East Renovations project and amend FY 06/07 budget.

FUNDING SOURCE:

Fund – General Fund; Program – Major Maintenance; Project – Admin East Renovations

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Lee County with Architectural and Engineering Services for all phases of Administration East Renovations. The first phase will include but not limited to, elevator modification, life/safety improvements, and demolition/construction of Main Distribution Frame (MDF) rooms to support installation of new phone switch.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20070700 – Construction and Design)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Award and authorize staff to enter into a Construction Manager Agreement for RFQ-07-02 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR LAKES PARK MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION, to Lodge Construction, Inc., for the sum of six (6%) percent of the total construction cost of the project.  Approve preliminary construction consulting services for an additional fee “NOT TO EXCEED” $20,000.00.  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 Agreement which allows the County to purchase directly from suppliers of equipment and/or material as a cost/time saving measure.  Also authorize Chairman to execute the Construction Management agreement upon receipt.

FUNDING SOURCE:

Fund - Capital Improvement Fund; Program – Capital Project; Project – Lakes Park Master Plan

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Construction Management services for Lakes Park Master Plan Implementation of a multi-phased project

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20070727 – Construction and Design)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve budget transfer in the amount of $1,750,000 from the Cape Coral Government Building Renovations project and $1,362,836 from Property Appraiser’s Office Renovations project to the Justice Center Renovations project and amend FY 06/07 budget accordingly.

FUNDING SOURCE:  

Fund – General Fund; Program – Major Maintenance Project;

Project – Justice Center Renovations

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

By allowing the budget transfer into the Justice Center Renovations project, the needed renovations to the 1st and 3rd floors of the Justice Center can be accomplished in a timelier manner.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20070728 – Construction and Design)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Addendum to the Construction Manager Agreement under RFQ-05-08 JUSTICE CENTER RENOVATIONS, to Target Builders, Inc., for air conditioning improvements to the Lee County Jail, 2nd Floor, for a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $147,841.00 (includes CM Fee of $13,266 or 9.9%), with a total project completion time of seven (7) months.  Also request that the Board approve waiving of the formal process (if needed) and authorize the use of the Direct Material Purchase Orders as provided for in the CM agreement with Lee County, which allows the County to purchase directly from suppliers of equipment and/or materials as a cost/time saving measure.  Further authorize Chair to execute the CM Addendum upon receipt.  This Addendum was anticipated and funds are available.

FUNDING SOURCE: 

Fund:  General Fund; Program – Major Maintenance Project; Project – Jail A/C Units Replacement.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Lee County with a Construction Manager for the Lee County Jail 2nd Floor air conditioning project.  Work for this project includes labor and materials to remove and install new chilled air water handler, outdoor air unit, return air fan and controls per plans and specifications.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20070730 – Facilities)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Addendum to the Construction Manager Agreement under RFQ-05-08 JUSTICE CENTER RENOVATIONS, to Target Builders, Inc., for the Justice Center Annex Garage Repair, for a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $171,088.00 (includes CM Fee of $14,988.00 or 9.6%), with a total project completion time of four (4) months.  Also request that the Board approve waiving of the formal process (if needed) and authorize the use of the Direct Material Purchase Orders as provided for in the CM agreement with Lee County, which allows the County to purchase directly from suppliers of equipment and/or materials as a cost/time saving measure.  Also approve Budget Transfer in the amount of $200,000.00 from the Justice Center Air Handler Units project to the Justice Center annex Garage Repairs project and amend FY 06/07 budget.  Further authorize Chair to execute the CM Addendum upon receipt.  This Addendum was anticipated and funds are available.

FUNDING SOURCE: 

Fund:  General Fund; Program – Major Maintenance Project; Project – Justice Center Annex Garage Repairs.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides Lee County with a Construction Manager for the Justice Center Annex Garage Repairs to include labor and materials for demolition and parking lot repair.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20070731 – Facilities)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED:

1)  Accept award of Supportive Housing Program funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Continuum of Care.

2) Approve FY2007 budget resolution in the amount of $1,936,114 once received.

3) Authorize Chair to sign HUD agreements and provider contracts once prepared.

FUNDING SOURCE:

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Supportive Housing Program

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Board action is necessary to establish the budget for the new funds and sign the agreements with HUD and the service providers. 

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20070757 – Human Services)

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of Parcel 308 (7,920 sq. ft.), Ortiz Avenue Project 4072, in the amount of $57,000, 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 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.(#20070715 – County Lands)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize Chair to sign 1st amendment to EMSystems software licensing agreement to correct dates.

FUNDING SOURCE:

General Fund/Public Safety-EMS Ground Operations

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Corrects dates to actual dates of the software licensing agreement.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20070565 – Public Safety/EMS)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Execute Amendment No. 2 to DEP Agreement 05LE1 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the Blind Pass Restoration project.

FUNDING SOURCE:

N/A

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

The amendment revises the contract expiration to April 30, 2008

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20070745 – Natural Resources)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve attached Resolution, totaling $1,231,211, to the West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND) requesting funding for FY07/08 for the projects listed in priority order.  Authorize Commission Chairman to sign corresponding agreements for projects once funding is finalized by WCIND.

FUNDING SOURCE:

N/A

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

WCIND rules require a Resolution requesting grant funding.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve (#20070748 – Natural Resources)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve Change Order No. 4 (under B-05-26 Gunnery Road Widening project) to Stevens & Layton, Inc. (Lee Contract #3426), in the amount of $616,494.06 in order to widen and improve the easterly one mile of Church Rd in Hendry County.  Amend CIP project No. 200919 by this same amount along with the FY07 CIP budget.

FUNDING SOURCE:

Solid Waste CIP Fund – CIP Program – Church Road Extension

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with a contractor to perform the construction and improvements for the easterly one mile of Church Rd. in Hendry County in accordance with previous discussions agreed to between the Boards of Lee and Hendry County Commissioners in a meeting held on September 8, 2006.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve (#20070758 – Solid Waste)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

10.

UTILITIES

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Developer Contributed Asset:  Approve final acceptance, by Resolution and recording of one (1) utility easement,  as a donation of one 10’’ diameter master meter assembly and one 4’’ diameter force main connection, to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to Lucaya, a recently constructed multi-family residential development. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the south side of McGregor Boulevard, approximately 1/4 mile west of A & W Bulb Road.

FUNDING SOURCE:

No funds required.

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. (#20070680 – Utilities)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Developer Contributed Asset:  Approve construction of a water main extension serving Logan Avenue, to provide potable water service and fire protection to these existing platted single-family lots.  This is a Developer contributed asset project located on the north side of Broadway Street West approximately 1/3 of a mile west of US 41 South.   

FUNDING SOURCE:

No funds required.

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. (#20070681 – Utilities)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize Chair, on behalf of the BOCC, to execute and approve recording of the “Agreement for the Delivery and Use of Reclaimed Effluent Water” (which does not include a utility easement) between Lee County and Estero Medical Center, LLC.  The property is located on Arcos Avenue in Estero, Florida.

FUNDING SOURCE:

No funds required. 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides for disposal of treated effluent from the Three Oaks Wastewater Plant.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approval. (#20070714 – Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve and execute a lease agreement between Lee County and the Estero Historical Society to lease a portion of property at the Estero Community Park for the purpose of placing the Old Estero House (1904) and the Collier House (1906) on the site. 

FUNDING SOURCE:

No funds required

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Enables the Estero Historical Society to operate a historical museum in a portion of property at the Estero Community Park.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20070756 – Parks and Recreation)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize Lee County Parks and Recreation to accept $25,000 from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) to remove Brazilian pepper at Daniels Preserve at Spanish Creek, which was acquired by the Conservation 20/20 program.  Approve Budget Amendment in the amount of $25,000 and amend the FY 06/07 Conservation 20/20 budget accordingly.

FUNDING SOURCE:

Fund - Capital Improvement-Environmentally Sensitive Land; Program - Parks and Recreation Operations; Project - Conservation 20/20 - Daniels Preserve at Spanish Creek

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows removal of Brazilian pepper at Daniels Preserve at Spanish Creek.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20070759 – Parks and Recreation)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize Lee County Parks and Recreation to accept $150,000 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for upland exotic plant control at Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve on Task Assignment #SW-084 on Contract SL-893.  Approve Budget Amendment in the amount of $150,000 and amend the FY 06/07 Conservation 20/20 budget accordingly.

FUNDING SOURCE:

Fund - Capital Improvement-Environmentally Sensitive Land; Program - Parks and Recreation Operations; Project - Conservation 20/20 - Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows exotic control work to be performed at Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve (#20070760 – Parks and Recreation)

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Request authorization to advertise for and conduct a Public Hearing on June 26, 2007, at 5:00 p.m., in Chambers to consider the adoption and execution of the proposed Septic Tank Ordinance. 

FUNDING SOURCE: 

N/A

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Board to formally adopt Ordinance at a Public Hearing.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Set Public Hearing date and time for June 26, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. to allow the process to go forward. (#20070762 – 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. 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  (#20070765 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(B)

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, pursuant to Lee County Ordinance 02-28 activity for the Driver’s Education Safety Trust Funds. 

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

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. (#20070784 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(C)

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) (#20070785 – Clerk of Court)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approve the Minutes for the following meetings of the Board of County Commissioners held for the week of May 14th through May 18th, 2007:

May 14, 2007 (Special)                  May 15, 2007 (Regular Meeting)

May 16, 2007 (Comp Plan)

FUNDING SOURCE:

Not Applicable.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Approval of the Board Minutes, pursuant to Florida Statute 286.011

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20070786 – Minutes) 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
May 29, 2007

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Discuss presentation from staff regarding current budget development process (Operating and Capital budgets) as well as upcoming fiscal issues for the FY07-08 budget cycle.

FUNDING SOURCE:  

N/A

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides information to the Board in preparation for the June 11, 2007 budget workshop.  Provides an opportunity for the Board to give direction to staff or request additional information.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

N/A (#20070773 – Administrative Services/Budget)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between BoCC and FGCU’s Small Business Development Center for their administration of the County’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program for one (1) year at $65,000.00.

FUNDING SOURCE:

Funds will be available in BB5133300100

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Renews for one (1) year outsourced administration of the County’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program. Provides for education, outreach, training and consulting on various issues faced by small businesses to DBEs, as well as provision of networking and “matchmaking” events. Requires quarterly and annual reporting of efforts in this regard.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval of requested motion. (#20070779 – County Manager)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Adopt Revision to Administrative Code AC-13-15 (Application Requirements for Notice of Agricultural Clearing). This Code implements Pine Island Development Code changes scheduled for adoption on May 29, 2007.

FUNDING SOURCE: 

No Funds required

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Adds requirements for notices of clearing for agricultural purposes on Pine Island.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20070752 – Community Development)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize: (1) approval of the purchase of Parcel 315, Conservation 20/20 Land Acquisition Program, Project No. 8800 (110 acres), identified as STRAP No. 33-43-22-00-00001.0020 located in the northeast quadrant of Pine Island, in the amount of $1,345,000; (2) the Chairman on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners to execute the Purchase Agreement; (3) payment of necessary costs and fees to close; and (4) the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.

FUNDING SOURCE:

Fund: Conservation 20/20 Capital Improvement Fund; Program: Capital Project; Project: Conservation 20/20 Land Purchase.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

The acquisition of one of the properties recommended by the Conservation Land Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory Committee (CLASAC).

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20070648 – County Lands)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize: (1) approval of the purchase of Parcel 303, Conservation 20/20 Land Acquisition Program, Project No. 8800, a 4.3 acre parcel located in Estero, further identified as STRAP No. 17-46-25-00-00002.0080, in the amount of $100,000; (2) the Chairman on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners to execute the Purchase Agreement; (3) payment of necessary costs and fees to close; and (4) the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.

FUNDING SOURCE: 

Fund: Conservation 20/20 Capital Improvement Fund; Program: Capital Project; Project: Conservation 20/20 Land Purchase.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

The acquisition of one of the properties recommended by the Conservation Land Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory Committee (CLASAC).

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20070658 – County Lands)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:  

Direct staff to not pursue the acquisition of Parcel 302, Conservation 20/20 Land Acquisition Program, Project No. 8800, due to the zoning condition that requires the parcel to be covered by a conservation easement prior to the issuance of a development order for the adjacent 32 acre tract.

FUNDING SOURCE: 

Fund: Capital Improvement Fund; Program: Conservation 20/20; Project: Capital Improvement Conservation 20/20, Land Purchase

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Termination of any further acquisition activities for this parcel, which is to be covered by a conservation easement pursuant to zoning condition.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20070744 – County Lands)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize Chairman to execute an updated interlocal agreement with the School Board of Lee County that addresses the use and coordination of the Lee County School District’s resources in protecting the public’s health and safety during emergencies or disasters.

FUNDING SOURCE:

All-Hazards Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) funds, 301 Capital Improvement Planning funds.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows agreed upon School Board facilities to serve as “pet-friendly” shelters for the public, placement of permanent emergency power generation at facilities selected as emergency public shelters, access to School Board fueling facilities and fuel for County emergency responders and other approved agencies, and maintenance of equipment purchased by the County.    

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20070140 – Public Safety)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Request the BOCC to adopt the revised alternative alignment #4 for Three Oaks Parkway from north of Alico Road to Daniels Parkway as depicted in the attached exhibits.  It is also requested that the BOCC direct DOT and County Lands to proceed with acquisition of right-of-way necessary for this project. This project has been evaluated with respect to the buffer guidelines as directed by the board.  No buffers are recommended for this project.

FUNDING SOURCE:  

None.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

This action enables DOT and County Lands to acquire right-of-way needed to construct Three Oaks Parkway from north of Alico Road to south of Daniels Parkway.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20070741 – Transportation)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Authorize staff to schedule and advertise a Public Hearing on the proposed revised toll structure for the Midpoint and Cape Coral Bridges for June 12, 2007 at 5:00p.m. in Chambers.  The revisions will consist of changing both toll facilities to one-way tolling.

FUNDING SOURCE: 

No Funds Required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows County staff to proceed with advertising and scheduling a public hearing and places the item on the June 12, 2007 agenda for a public hearing to be conducted at 5:00p.m. or as soon thereafter as it may be heard.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Recommend approval. (#20070766 – Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve settlement in the case of Lee County v. Krehling Industries, Inc., Case No. 06 CA 1992.

FUNDING SOURCE: 

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Settles the case on terms favorable to Lee County and ends the litigation.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve (#20070705 – County Attorney)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 

Request authorization to advertise for and conduct a Public Hearing on June 12, 2007, at 5:00 p.m., in Chambers to consider the adoption and execution of the proposed Post Disaster Recovery Ordinance.

FUNDING SOURCE: 

N/A  

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Allows County staff to proceed with advertising and scheduling a public hearing and places the item on the June 12, 2007 agenda for a public hearing to be conducted at 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as it may be heard.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Set Public Hearing date and time for June 12, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. to allow the process to go forward. (#20070775 – County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

WALK ON AGENDA
May 29, 2007

 

#1

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Ceremonial Resolution recognizing Early American History Month
REASON FOR WALK ON:
To recognize Early American History Month in a timely manner.
(#20070805 – County Commission)

PUBLIC AGENDA
May 29, 2007

5:00 PM

 

No Items Received

5:05 PM

#1

Public Hearing

 

(This hearing is a carry over from the May 22, 2007 public hearing.)

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:  

Conduct second public hearing; adopt an ordinance pertaining to Greater Pine Island Planning Community and amending Lee County Land Development Code (LDC) Chapters 2, 10, 14, 30, 33, and 34.

FUNDING SOURCE:

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Satisfies the Board policy to hold two public hearings to amend the LDC.   If adopted, the regulations will establish development standards specifically applicable to the Greater Pine Island Planning Community.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: 

Approve (#20070729 – County Attorney)

 

 

Adjourn