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

 

July 2, 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:

Reverend Paul Manuel

Evangelical Presbyterian Church

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

Presentations:

 

 

·   

Jetta Glover Day Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Janes-#20020747)

 

 

·   

Richard J. Hoptar Retirement Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Coy-#20020748)

 

 

·   

Buckingham Army Air Field 60th Anniversary Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Coy-#20020749)

 

 

·   

Length of Service Awards

 

 

(George Williams-#20020688)

 

 

 

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

July 2, 2002

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve an after-the-fact emergency for E-02-02 EMERGENCY JAIL SEWER LINE REPAIRS, to numerous vendors, in the amount not to exceed $200,000.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

In accordance with the Lee County Contract Manual approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, the Board is required to approve all emergencies over $50,000.00.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides after-the-fact approval under the emergency procedures for the emergency removal and replacement of the main sewer line under the jail.  The emergency repair of the sewer line required the use of various vendors to perform the work.  (#20020701-Facilities Management)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition VAC2002-00028 to Vacate a portion of a viewers road as recorded in CCMB 10, Page 563, Public Records of Lee County, Florida, located in the Shadow Wood Preserve Subdivision and adopt a Resolution setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 p.m. on the 13th day of August 2002.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

As a condition of Zoning Resolution Z-00-015, prior to the first Certificate of Compliance this portion of the viewers road must be vacated and removed to reestablish water flows within Mullock Creek. The vacation of this right-of-way will not alter traffic conditions and the right-of-way is not necessary to accommodate any future traffic requirement.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Vacates the right-of-way.  (#20020714-Development Services)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve award of Formal Quotation # Q-020383, Lot Mowing for Codes and Building Services, for the Community Development Department, Development Services Division, Code Enforcement Section to the overall low quoter meeting all specification requirements Tropics Lawn Service (primary vendor) and P & T Lawn and Tractor Service (secondary vendor).  The initial term of this agreement is for one year. Request authority to renew this quotation for four additional one-year periods if in the best interest of the County, at the expiration of the original term.  Also, request authority to act on behalf of the board to proceed to the next lowest quoter in the event of vendor non-compliance, such as the inability of the awarded vendor to obtain the performance bond. For general information, the Development Services Division estimates annual expenditures for Lot Mowing will be in excess of  $50,000.  Funding will come from the individual departments budget and they will be responsible for monitoring their own expenditures.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Establishes a competitive, fair market pricing for the purchase of mowing services.  (#20020723-Development Services)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Project # PB020315, the utilization (piggyback) of Sarasota County’s Proposal # 1267JH, which has gone through their competitive bidding process, for the procurement of Pump and Motor Repair and Replacement Services, from both John Mader Enterprises Inc. and Rexell Mader Motor & Control, to be utilized on a county wide basis.  Sarasota County did a joint award, which allows the end users to choose either vendor according to their needs at any given time.  The participating departments will be responsible for monitoring their own expenditures.  The current term of the contract runs from 10/1/01 to 9/30/02.  Also request authority to continue to utilize this contract if renewed by Sarasota County and also if it is in the best interest of Lee County at that time.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to the Lee County Purchasing and Payment Procedures Manual as approved by the Board on March 21, 2000, when a project exceeds $50,000.00, Board approval is needed.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides an annual contract for pump and motor repair and replacement services to be utilized as needed on a county wide basis.  (#20020717-Purchasing)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept staff recommendation to reject all bids submitted in response to Formal Quotation #Q-020392, Sale of Property located at 13503/13513 Pine Villa Lane, Fort Myers, FL (STRAP # 24-45-24-04-00000.0450 and .0460) for the Division of County Lands.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

On January 15, 2002 the Board took action declaring this property surplus and authorizing the Division of County Lands, in cooperation with the Division of Purchasing Services, to accept sealed quotations to dispose of this surplus property.  The Board’s action on that date indicated that staff must return to the Board for acceptance or rejection of the quotations.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Fulfills the requirements of the January 15, 2002 action.  (#20020706-County Lands)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept staff recommendation to reject all bids submitted in response to Formal Quotation #Q-020391, Sale of Property located at 13502/13512 Pine Villa Lane, Fort Myers, FL (STRAP # 24-45-24-04-00000.0010 and .0020) for the Division of County Lands.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

On January 15, 2002 the Board took action declaring this property surplus and authorizing the Division of County Lands, in cooperation with the Division of Purchasing Services, to accept sealed quotations to dispose of this surplus property.  The Board’s action on that date indicated that staff must return to the Board for acceptance or rejection of the quotations.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Fulfills the requirements of the January 15, 2002 action.  (#20020707-County Lands)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the purchase of a ± 5 acre parcel within the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW), Project No. 0999, pursuant to the terms and conditions as set forth in the Purchase Agreement; authorize payment of the necessary fees to close; authorize Chairman on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners to execute Purchase Agreement; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To place environmentally sensitive land, within CREW boundaries, into public ownership.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The acquisition of ± 5 acres, within CREW boundaries, for $6,000.00 plus costs to close.  (#20020715-County Lands)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept the donation of a Perpetual Stormwater Drainage Easement covering a portion of Strap No. 02-46-22-18-0000B.0390 for the Cherry/Blueberry Lanes Special Improvement MSBU; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary; authorize payment of recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

All real estate acquisitions must be approved by the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to Florida Statute.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Acquires a permanent easement needed for the Cherry/Blueberry Lanes Special Improvement MSBU.  (#20020720-County Lands)

 

 

(f)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept the donation of a Perpetual Stormwater Drainage Easement covering a portion of Strap No. 02-46-22-18-0000B.0400 for the Cherry/Blueberry Lanes Special Improvement MSBU; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary; authorize payment of recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

All real estate acquisitions must be approved by the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to Florida Statute.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Acquires a permanent easement needed for the Cherry/Blueberry Lanes Special Improvement MSBU.  (#20020721-County Lands)

 

 

(g)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Bonita Springs for the Division of County Lands to handle all of the City’s real estate acquisition activities.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required for these types of agreements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the City of Bonita Springs to utilize the expertise and services of a well established real estate office which specializes in governmental land acquisitions; County Lands will charge the City the hourly rate which it charges other County Departments.  (#20020731-County Lands)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve and execute an Agreement between Lee County and Christ United Methodist Church of Lehigh Acres Fellowship Hall use as a Special Care Center located at 1430 Homestead Road, North in Lehigh Acres for a period of five (5) years.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Agreements must be approved by the Board of County Commissioners. 

WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Authorizes Lee County temporary use of the Property called Christ United Methodist Church of Lehigh Acres Fellowship Hall located at 1430 Homestead Road, North in Lehigh Acres for emergency response and relief efforts.  (#20020651-Emergency Management)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the award of Project # EX020549, the purchase of bulk fuel for the Solid Waste Division’s use at the Lee/Hendry Landfill Facility from Streicher Mobile Fueling at the same prices as given in Florida State Contract #405-000-99-1.  Lee County has been purchasing its fuel via this State Contract since May 29, 1999; however, this contract expires on September 30, 2002; and the State is not adding new fueling sites until the new contract is awarded.  Solid Waste requires fuel for the landfill facility for the four (4) months-at a total cost of approximately $30,000.00-prior to the award of the new contract.  Streicher has agreed to honor the Florida State Contract pricing and conditions, which were established by the State under a competitive bid process, until the new contract is in place.  The estimated use for fuel on an annual basis is 6,000 gallons per month for eight (8) months and 10,000 gallons per month for four (4) months.  Board approval is also requested to allow the Solid Waste Division to use the new Florida State Contract for the purchase of this fuel, if in the best interest of Lee County, at the time the contract is awarded.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Lee County Purchasing and Payment Procedures Manual exempts Florida State Contract purchases (Section 11.0.3.1); and the purchase of petroleum products (Section 11.0.4.4).  As this expenditure has the potential to exceed $50,000.00, Board approval is required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides bulk fuel for the Lee/Hendry Landfill Facility.  (#20020655-Solid Waste)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve budget transfer of the 1995 Local Option Gas Tax Revenue Bonds to increase the Veterans Memorial Parkway from Surfside to Chiquita by $3,000,000 and decrease Three Oaks Extension North by $2,000,000 and Veteran’s Memorial Parkway by $1,000,000.  Also approve budget transfer to the Toll Surplus Capital reserves in the amount of $2,700,000 and decrease the Veterans Memorial Parkway from Surfside to Chiquita by $3,000,000.  Amend FY 01/02-05/06 CIP and create Project 4085, Expressway Corridor Study, and transfer $300,000 to the project from Veterans Memorial Parkway.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board authorization is required to amend CIP.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows bond proceeds and toll surplus to be spent on current projects.  (#20020647-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, and recording of one easement as a donation for one fire hydrant serving Monty Sanitation Company a/k/a Mainline Industrial Park, Lot 16.  This is a Developer contributed asset project located on the south side of Mainline Parkway east of Gator Road approximately 1,800’ North of Alico Road.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide fire protection to the recently constructed industrial building.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the fire hydrant into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20020699-Utilities)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance by Resolution, and recording of two easements as a donation of a water distribution system, and a gravity collection system serving Legends Tract ‘P’, Phases 1 & 2 – Bristol Bay.  This is a developer-contributed asset and the project is located on the west side of Fiddlesticks Boulevard across from The Olde Hickory Club and just north of Fiddlesticks Country Club.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the water and sewer systems into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20020709-Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve two contracts, beginning 7/1/02 through 6/30/03, with the Florida Department of Children and Family Services.  These contracts are for the Family Connection Center to operate an on-going supervised visitation and parent education program.  Approve a budget amendment resolution in the amounts of $27,320.00 (DCF Contract HJL16); project #0690 for Parent Education services with a match of $6,830.00, and $79,677.00 (DCF Contract HJL13); project #0689 for Supervised Visitation program with a match of $18,089.62.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To formalize the acceptance of additional money to continue an on-going program.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides on-going funding of the Family Connection Center with monies from two 12-month contracts with the Department of Children and Family Services.  (#20020722-Cooperative Extension Services)

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Grant $255,000.00 in road impact fee credits for a portion of Treeline Boulevard south of Colonial Boulevard, accept deeds from Worthington Holdings LLC and Bay Colony-Gateway for portions of Treeline Blvd. as realigned in accordance with the Treeline Boulevard Realignment Agreement.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is necessary to grant impact fee credits and accept title to property.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Completes the right-of-way acquisition requirements set forth in Treeline Boulevard Realignment Agreement dated November 13, 2001.  (#20020737-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).  (#20020743-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

July 2, 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 152, in Section 35, Township 45 South, Range 22 East, located on the west side of Stringfellow Road in Pine Island, 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 the Chairman on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners to sign the Purchase Agreement; 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 and approved for acquisition on Blue Sheet No. 20000863 for Conservation 2020 Program.  (#20020588-County Lands)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve waiving the formal process for BW-02-12 ARTIFICIAL REEF CONSTRUCTION, and award to Kelly Brothers Inc., in the amount of $73,500.00.  Also, approve a budget transfer from FBIP Reserve for Contingencies in the amount of $73,500.00 and amend FY01/02–05/06 Capital Improvement Program accordingly. 

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:

Kelly Bothers Inc., will pickup and transport 1400 cubic yards of material from site on Pine Island Road to a staging area at the Ft. Myers Beach, and then transport and deploy the material on the South Reef at a later date.  (#20020711-Natural Resources)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the continuation of the 2.8% allocation of local option gas taxes to the Town of Fort Myers Beach for the upcoming fiscal year (02-03), with the understanding that a revised percentage will be applied in 03-04 based on the corrected application of the statutory formula or as specified in an executed interlocal agreement.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board must specify allocation percentage for each municipality to the Florida Department of Revenue by July 1 of each year, and the Town is the only municipality that doesn’t have a percentage specified by interlocal agreement.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Sets an allocation percentage for FY 02-03 consistent with the budget development assumptions for the Town of Fort Myers Beach, while recognizing that the percentage needs to be revised next year.  (#20020738-Transportation)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award Professional Services Agreement for CN-02-10 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY & DIGITAL MAPPING SERVICES, to EarthData International of Maryland, LLC, for a total contract amount of $839,273.45.  Also approve transfer from reserves in Capital Improvements for $50,000.00 and Utilities reserves for $42,926.00 and transfer from Surface Water Master Plan Project in the amount of $134,503.00 and amend FY 02-06 CIP.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to the Lee County Contract Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, the Board is required to approval all Professional Services Agreements over $50,000.00.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Consultant will provide any and all professional services to produce aerial photography and digital mapping of Lee County.  (#20020649-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Bid Waiver #W-020587 to waive the formal quotation procedure and allow Lee County Utilities to purchase one (1) new VAC-CON combination sewer cleaner truck from Southern Sewer Equipment Sales & Service; which is the exclusive/sole-source dealer for the VAC-CON product line; at a price of $192,440.00.

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:

This truck is a new addition to the Utilities fleet.  It will be used for the cleaning and maintenance of sewage lines, lift stations, and manholes.  (#20020732-Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS