Bob Janes

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board of County Commissioners to adopt a resolution authorizing the borrowing of up to $280,000 from the Tax Exempt Commercial Paper Program for the construction of Charlee Road and approve budget amendments.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

New MSBU projects must be included in a resolution prior to funding the improvements with Commercial Paper.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The inclusion of this new project allows for specific draws on the credit line to be made to provide construction funds. (#20020170-Budget Services)

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization No. 1 to Contract No. 1785 with Barany Schmitt Summers Weaver and Partners, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $94,775 for architectural services to include three elevators for the Justice Center Expansion Project.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

In accordance with the Lee County Contract Manual, expenditures over $50,000 must be approved by the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides architectural services to allow for one freight and two passenger elevators and an elevator lobby in the Justice Center. (#20020171-Construction and Design)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award the Construction Management Agreement under RFQ-01-04 COUNTY-WIDE CONTINUING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, for the project known as EMS – Parks & Recreation Facility Hancock Park to Target Builders Inc., for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) amount of $152,558.00 (includes the CM fee).

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to Administrative Code AC-4-4 Lee County Contract Manual for Construction Projects, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, construction projects estimated to be over level four authorization will be executed through the formal process.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides a Construction Manager that will supply labor and materials for the renovations of the Parks & Recreation Facility at 2307 Hancock Bridge Parkway. (#20020193-Facilities Management)

3.	COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition VAC2002-00005 to vacate a twelve-foot wide public utility easement centered on the common lot line separating lots 8 and 9 of Lehigh Acres Subdivision, Block 93, Unit 10, as recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 79 of the public records of Lee County, Florida; LESS and EXCEPT, for the North six feet and South six feet thereof.; and adopt a resolution setting a public hearing for 5:00 p.m. on the 9^th day of April, 2002:

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To construct a residential structure spanning both lots. The vacation of this easement will not alter existing drainage or utilities; nor is this easement necessary to accommodate any future drainage or utility requirements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Sets the date for Public Hearing. (#20020197-Development Services)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Initiate a Board of County Commission sponsored rezoning from TFC-2 to CF-1 for the property on Pine Island which currently houses the Pine Island Library and the Museum of the Island located in the old Pine Island Library building, 5728 Sesame Drive, Pine Island Center, (STRAP #28-44-22-03-0000G.0010) and authorize the Division of Planning to act as the County=s agent for the rezoning.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The current zoning, TFC-2, does not include Amuseum@ or Alibrary@as permitted uses, making the current uses of library and museum both non-conforming and unable to expand. Rezoning to CF-1 will legitimize the library and the museum use of the property, allowing expansion of both uses.

WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Legitimizes the current use of the new Library and the use of the old Pine Island Library building as a museum, allowing them to expand. (#20020207-Planning)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition VAC2001-00042 to Vacate four 12’ wide Public Utility Easement common to lots 29, 30, 31, 32, & 33, Block 28, Unit 4, Plat Book 12, Page 54, and adopt a Resolution setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 p.m. on the 9^th day of April, 2002.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To combine all of the lots into one commercial building site. The vacation of the public utility easement will not alter existing utilities and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future utility requirement.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES

Vacates the easement. (#20020200-Development Services)

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition VAC2001-00058 to Vacate a 12’ wide Public Utility and Drainage Easement common to Lots 6 & 7, Block 13, Unit 2, Plat Book 18, Page 38 and adopt a Resolution setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 p.m. on the 9^th day of April, 2002.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To construct a Single Family Residence. The vacation of the Public Utility and Drainage easements will not alter existing utilities or drainage and the easements are not necessary to accommodate any future utility or drainage requirements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES

Vacates the right-of-way. (#20020201-Development Services)

5.	HUMAN SERVICES

INDEPENDENT

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the acquisition of Parcel 325, for the Imperial Street Widening Project No. 4060, in the amount of $30,000, pursuant to the terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate; authorize payment of necessary costs to close; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The acquisition of property during the voluntary phase of the project, thus avoiding the Board’s need to exercise its power of Eminent Domain at a future date. (#20020139-County Lands)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the acquisition of Parcel 330, for the Imperial Street Widening Project No. 4060, in the amount of $30,000, pursuant to the terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate; authorize payment of necessary costs to close; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The acquisition of property during the voluntary phase of the project, thus avoiding the Board’s need to exercise its power of Eminent Domain at a future date. (#20020140-County Lands)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Declare County-owned vacant property located on Tilton Court, Strap Number 02-45-24-P2-00066.002B, as surplus property, subject to utility easements; authorize the Division of County Lands in cooperation with the Purchasing Division, to advertise, accept sealed bids, and dispose of surplus property in accordance with the Lee County Administrative Code, Purchasing Manual and Florida Statutes.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

County-owned property must be declared surplus by the Board of County Commissioners before it can be sold.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Declares County-owned property as surplus and authorizes staff to dispose of same. (#20020169-County Lands)

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Declare vacant a portion of County-owned property located east of Del Prado Boulevard and south of Veterans Parkway in Cape Coral, Strap No. 32-44-24-C1-01247.0000, as surplus property; authorize the Division of County Lands in cooperation with the Purchasing Division, to advertise, accept sealed bids, and dispose of surplus property in accordance with the Lee County Administrative Code, Purchasing Manual and Florida Statues.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

County-owned land must be declared surplus by the Board of County Commissioners before it can be sold.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Declares County-owned property as surplus and authorizes staff to dispose of same. (#20011288-County Lands)

PUBLIC SAFETY

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the award of Formal Proposal P-010573, The Purchase of an Electronic Data Collection System, for the Lee County Division of Public Safety, to the low proposer meeting all specification requirements, HealthWare Solutions, for a grand total amount of $384,632.00. Also approve the award of Options A, B, C, and D at the prices listed/circled on the attached Lee County Tabulation Sheet. Authority is also requested to expend the funds necessary for the annual maintenance and support costs for the life of the system (at current prices, annual maintenance costs would be approximately $15,600.00).

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

According to Section 9.4.1 of the Lee County Purchasing & Payment Procedures Manual, approved by the Board on 3/21/00, purchases over $50,000.00 must be approved by the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Enables Lee County EMS to remain in compliance with Bureau of EMS matching grant program guidelines. Will also improve productivity by enabling paramedic crews to capture patient data at the point of service using handheld computers. (#20020206-EMS)

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve increase to Bid Waiver (BW-01-05) for LEE COUNTY BEACH NOURISHMENT PROJECT, and approve Change Order #4 under contract #713 with Marlowe & Company in the amount of $15,000.00, for a total lump sum contract amount of $92,000.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

In accordance with the Lee County Contract Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, Bid Waivers and expenditures over $50,000.00 require Board approval.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Marlowe & Company will continue to provide Federal Lobbying for Lee County’s beach renourishment projects. (#20020202-Natural Resources)

TRANSPORTATION

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award Professional Services Agreement for CN-01-17 KORESHAN BOULEVARD EXTENSION, to Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan, for a total contract amount of $1,347,587.40.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to the Lee County Contract Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, the Board is required to approve all Professional Services Agreements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with a consultant that will provide professional services for the project known as Koreshan Blvd Extension to include the following tasks: 1.00 Public Involvement Program; 2.00 Engineering & land Surveys; 3.00 Geotechnical Services; 4.00 Environmental Inventory & Impact Summary; 5.00 Traffic Data; 6.00 Roadway & Bridge Plans; 7.00 Utility Relocation Plans; 8.00 Right-of-Way Plans; 9.00 Signalization & Street Lighting Plans; 10.00 Signing & Pavement marking Plans; 11.00 Permits; 12.00 Final Bidding & Contract Documents; 13.00 Advisory Services During Bidding; 14.00 Construction Contract Administration & Inspection Services; 15.00 Miscellaneous Services - Landscape; and 16.00 Watershed Studies for Second Systems. (#20020158-Transportation)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve increase to Bid Waiver (BW-02-06) for IMMEDIATE REPAIRS TO MATLACHA BRIDGE to Coastal Marine Construction Inc., to an estimated not-to-exceed amount of $100,000.00 for additional repairs that were discovered with the work that is currently being performed.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

In accordance with the Lee County Contract Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, Bid Waivers and expenditures over $50,000.00 required Board approval.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Contractor will complete additional repairs need to the Matlacha Bridge. (#20020181-Transportation)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award Professional Services Agreement for CN-02-07 TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM RETIMING & TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM UPGRADE REPORT, to Kittleson & Associates Inc., for a total contract amount of $419,971.43.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to the Lee County Manual approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, the Board is required to approve all Professional Services Agreements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with a consultant that will provide professional engineering services for the project known as Traffic Signal System Retiming & Traffic Signal System Upgrade Report, which includes the following two Major Studies: Specialized expertise in the retiming of 110 intersections and recommendations for enhancements to the system facilities and a concept report containing recommended upgrades for the system. (#20020195-Transportation)

10.

UTILITIES

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, and recording of a Utility Easement as a donation of a water main relocation, serving Harbour Place at Peppertree Pointe, Phase 3. This is a developer-contributed asset and the project is located within Peppertree Point at the north end of Laguna Drive, approximately ½ mile north of Iona Road.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service to the recently constructed multi-family residential building.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the water main into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20020186-Utilities)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation for water main extension serving Daniels parkway center, phase 2. This is a Developer contributed asset project located at the northeast corner of Daniels Parkway and Appaloosa Lane.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service, and fire protection, to this phase of the commercial development.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the water main into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20020189-Utilities)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation for a force main serving Thompson Manufacturing, Inc. This is a Developer contributed asset project located on the south side of Walpear Street approximately 265’ east of Metro Parkway.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide sanitary sewer service to an existing manufacturing facility.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the force main into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20020190-Utilities)

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the utilization of piggybacking from the City of Jacksonville, Formal SC-0400-98 and from the County of Volusia Florida, Bid # 02-B-16; for Playground Equipment for the Buckingham Community Park from Connect Connections Inc. for an amount of $112,537.70; and Piazza Inc. for an amount of $88,840.00. Also, approve additional non-contract items from Contract Connections in the amount of $4,553.50. For a total project amount of $ 205,932.20.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

In accordance with the Lee County Contracts Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, the Board must approve all piggybacking and purchases over $50,000.00.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

By allowing the department to piggyback onto the City of Jacksonville and the County of Volusia contracts, it will give the department the authority to make the purchase and installation of the playground equipment within the time frame of the grant guidelines for reimbursement. (#20020184-Parks & Recreation)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board approval and execution of a grant application and accompanying resolution for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LCWF). This grant application will be for the amount of $150,000, with $75,000 match and allows for improvements to Matlacha Park. Match Is budgeted in the CIP budget for FY 05/06. If grant is approved, Parks & Rec will request CIP budget to be moved up to FY 03/04 in the BOCC award approval bluesheet.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required for all grant applications and resolutions.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows for the application of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for the Matlacha Community Park. (#20020213-Parks and Recreation)

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve and execute Quit Claim Deed to Harold Horowitz, as Trustee, for land located adjacent to Alico Road; accept the Warranty Deed from Harold Horowitz to a 50 foot strip of land adjacent to Alico Road.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The execution of a County Deed is required to relinquish a county interest in land; Board approval is required to accept an interest in land established by Deed.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Clearly establishes the county’s interest in a 50 foot strip necessary to support Alico Road right‑of‑way purposes; clears title and relinquishes any interest held by the county in land outside of the 50 foot strip. (#20020191-County Attorney)

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve disbursements.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

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). (#20020198-Clerk of Courts)

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

March 12, 2002

1.	COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

2.	CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

3.	COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

4.	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

5.	HUMAN SERVICES

6.	INDEPENDENT

7.	PUBLIC SAFETY

8.	SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

TRANSPORTATION

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve acceptance of Specific Purpose Survey prepared by Johnson Engineering as well as three Maintenance and Construction Affidavits to establish title to Coconut Road between US 41 and the west line of Section 8, Township 47 South, Range 25 East, as shown on the map, has vested in Lee County pursuant to F.S. 95.361.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The limits of the right-of-way have in the past been determined by maintenance. Official right-of-way maps have never been filed in the public records.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Enters into the public record the location and width of the right-of-way of Coconut Road between US 41 and the west section line of Section 8, Township 47 South, Range 25 East. (#20011132-Transportation)

10.

UTILITIES

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve mediated settlement in Lee County v. Puglia, Case No. 00-2401CA-IA.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To approve mediation agreement.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Resolves compensation for ten (10) acres acquired by eminent domain. (#20020177-County Attorney)