District #1

Bob Janes

Chairman

District #2

Douglas St. Cerny

District #3

Ray Judah

Vice Chairman

District #4

Andrew W. Coy

District #5

John E. Albion

Donald D. Stilwell,

County Manager

 

James G. Yaeger, County Attorney

 

April 30, 2002

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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:

Father Cummings

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

Presentation:

 

 

·   

Soil and Water Stewardship Week Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Judah-#20020421)

 

 

·   

SAFE KIDS WEEK Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner St. Cerny-#20020422)

 

 

·   

Transplant Awareness Month Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Janes-#20020423)

 

 

·   

Civility Month Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Janes-#20020424)

 

 

 

Recap

 

 

 

Public Comment on the Consent and Administrative Agenda

 

 

 

Consent Agenda:

 

·   

Items to be pulled for discussion by the Board

 

·   

Motion to approve balance of items

 

·   

Consideration of items pulled for discussion

 

 

 

Administrative Agenda

 

 

 

Walk-ons and Carry-overs

 

 

 

Commissioners' Items/Committee Appointments

 

 

 

County Manager Items

 

 

 

County Attorney Items

 

 

 

Adjourn

CONSENT AGENDA

April 30, 2002

 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve transfer of funds from General Fund Reserve in the amount of $206,250 to Medical Examiner’s Operating Budget.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required for transfers that reduce reserves.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides operating funds for the balance of FY 01-02.  (#20020383-Budget Services)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Execute Amendment No. 1 to FDEP Agreement No. SP546 between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Lee County Board of County Commissioners for the Halfway Creek Stormwater Management System Improvements.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Amendment to extend time requires Board approval.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows additional time to complete construction and restore native wetland plant species.  (#20020388-Natural Resources)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Resolution to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) formally requesting submerged lands easements to complete the Matlacha Isles Dredging Project.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Lee County Natural Resources staff has submitted a Joint Dredge and Fill Permit Application to the FDEP for completion of the project.  The State of Florida has designated one of the proposed dredge areas as state-owned sovereign, submerged lands.  Per F.A.C. 18-21.009(1)(d), applicants who are local governing bodies that propose a project over state-owned sovereign, submerged lands shall request easement over this land by official Resolution.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Resolution addresses one point of a request for additional information submitted to the County by the FDEP.  Response to the request for additional information will allow the project to move forward.  (#20020389-Natural Resources)

 

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve expenditure of $31,100 in support of the Lee County MPO for FY 02-03, per Interlocal Agreement.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Required by Supplemental Interlocal Agreement to the Interlocal Agreement Reorganizing the Lee County MPO.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County’s share of local government financial support to the MPO.  (#20020391-Transportation)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Waive compliance with Roads Maintenance Acceptance Policy 11-7 and accept the deed for a Portion of Hanna Avenue in Lehigh Acres along with maintenance responsibility.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Administrative Code 11-7 and state statute requires the Board to formally accept Real Estate transfers and road maintenance responsibility.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

It serves to establish title to a portion of Hanna Avenue in the County and identify the Entity responsible for its maintenance as Lee County.  (#20020390-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, and recording of a Utility Easement as a donation, for one 4” diameter fire line, two fire hydrants and gravity main extension serving NORTH TRAIL RV CENTER SOUTH.   This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on the southwest corner of Orange River Boulevard and Interstate 75.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to the recently redeveloped RV sales facility.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the fire line, hydrants and gravity main into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20020372-Utilities)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, and recording of a Utility Easement as a donation, for one fire hydrant serving Opti Express II.  This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on the south side of Summerlin Road approximately 425’ west of the Pine Ridge Road.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide fire protection to the recently constructed medical office.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the fire hydrant into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20020373-Utilities)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation for six potable water services serving Cypress Office Park.  This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on the west side of Six Mile Cypress Parkway approximately 1,500’ south of Daniels Parkway.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service the recently constructed office park.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the water services into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20020374-Utilities)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation for one fire hydrant relocation serving Qwik-Way Market.  This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on the north side of Palm Beach Boulevard at the intersection of Palm Beach Boulevard and Davis Boulevard.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide fire protection to the recently remodeled convenience store.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the fire hydrant into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20020375-Utilities)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation for one fire hydrant serving Coral Veterinary Clinic.  This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on the north side of Cypress Lake Drive approximately 400’ east of McGregor Boulevard.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide fire protection to the recently expanded veterinary clinic.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the fire hydrant into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20020376-Utilities)

 

 

(f)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation for one 8” diameter fire line serving Gladiolus Gateway Shopping Center, Self Storage Facility.  This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on the north side of Gladiolus Drive approximately 800’ east of San Carlos Boulevard.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide fire protection to the recently constructed self-storage facility.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the fire line into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20020377-Utilities)

 

 

(g)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance by Resolution and recording of one utility easement, as a donation for a 10” diameter water main extension, water distribution system, and force main serving Coral Rock Apartments.  This is a developer contributed asset and the project is located on the south side of Penzance Boulevard approximately 1,500’ west of Six Mile Cypress Parkway.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this recently constructed apartment complex.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the water and sewer systems into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20020378-Utilities)

 

 

(h)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award B-02-10 OLGA WATER PLANT SLUDGE REMOVAL (ANNUAL CONTRACT), to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all bidding requirements, Karle Enviro-Organic Recycling, for a total annual contract amount of $63,500.00, for the pumping of the sludge from the four (4) ponds; for a contract period of one (1) year with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods, upon mutual agreement of both parties under the same terms and conditions.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to Administrative Code AC-4-4 Lee County Contracts Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, projects estimated to be over $50,000.00 will be executed through the formal advertised sealed bid procedure.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Removal of alum sludge from all four ponds and disposal of said sludge off site within Federal, State and County rules and regulations.  (#20020381-Utilities)

 

 

(i)

ACTION REQUESTED

Award B-02-12 CORKSCREW WATER PLANT LIME SLUDGE REMOVAL, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all bidding requirements, Karle Enviro-Organic Recycling, for a total lump sum contract amount of $130,000.00, for the immediate removal of the sludge; with a contract completion time of 120 calendar days.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to Administrative Code AC-4-4 Lee County Contracts Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, projects estimated to be over $50,000.00 will be executed through the formal advertised sealed bid procedure.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Removal of lime sludge from south sludge pond.  Disposal of said sludge off site within Federal, State and County rules & regulations.  (#20020400-Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

(a)

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).  (#20020411-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Present for information purposes.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide interim reporting on selected funds and revenues of the Lee County Board of County Commissioners.  Also included, in compliance with Florida Statute 218.415, Local Government Investment Policies is the stated and fair market value of the investments managed by the Clerk’s Office.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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.  (#20020412-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

April 30, 2002

 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the purchase of Parcel 175, in Section 29, Township 43 South, Range 25 East, located along Daughtrey’s Creek in North Fort Myers, for the Conservation 2020 Land Acquisition Program, Project No. 8800, in the amount of $200,000.00, pursuant to the terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate; authorize payment of necessary fees and 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 one of the properties recommended by the Conservation Land Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory Committee on Blue Sheet No. 20010726 for Conservation 2020 Program.  (#20020283 County Lands)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Consider a request by the owner of Deep Lagoon Boat Club Ltd. (Marina) to adjust the Solid Waste Facilities Assessment for fiscal years 2000 and 2001 and authorize the Solid Waste Division to issue a refund.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

BOCC action is required to adjust this assessment for years preceding the current fiscal year.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides a reduction in the assessment for this property for the subject time period.  (#20020410-Solid Waste)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS