District #1

Bob Janes

 

District #2

Douglas St. Cerny

District #3

Ray Judah

Chairman

District #4

Andrew W. Coy

District #5

John E. Albion

Vice-Chairman

Donald D. Stilwell,

County Manager

 

James G. Yaeger, County Attorney

 

August 26, 2003

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 in the Public Resources Office, 1st Floor, Administration Building

Additional information is available on the Internet at http://www.lee-county.com

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:

Stephen Caldwell, Minister

Gulf Coast Church of Christ

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 until 5:00 PM


CONSENT AGENDA

August 26, 2003

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the scheduling of a public hearing for Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. during the regular Board Meeting to discuss the use of funds related to the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

A public hearing and the use of the Advisory Board to make non-binding recommendations for the use of the funds are required as part of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant application process.  The County must hold a hearing prior to obligation of the funds.  Due to time constraints, advertising was done on August 22nd 2003.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Enables the County to meet application requirements.  (#20030955-Budget Services)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition VAC2002-00033 to Vacate a Public Utility and Drainage Easement and adopt a Resolution setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 p.m. on the 23rd day of September 2003.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To address an existing building addition encroachment into the easement.   The vacation of the easement will not alter existing utilities or drainage and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future utility or drainage requirements.

WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing.  (#20030387-Development Services)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Change, for this year only, the plan amendment submittal deadline in Administrative Code 13-6 from September 30, 2003 to February 27, 2004 for the upcoming 2003/2004 Regular Amendment Cycle.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The State mandated Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) process allows the County to adopt non-EAR related amendments at the same time it adopts the EAR related amendments.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Postpones this year’s Regular Amendment Cycle so that it can track with the EAR amendment cycle that will begin in February 2004.  (#20030919-Planning)

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Grant Award Agreement from the Office of the Attorney General and the Budget Amendment Resolution for the Department of Human Services to provide down payment assistance for disabled or elderly homebuyers.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Human Services was notified of award on August 7, 2003. Agreement needs to be signed to receive the money and the budget amended.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Human Services to accept $125,000 for down payment assistance for persons with a disability or the elderly.  (#20030951-Human Services)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve submission to the State Office on Homelessness, Tallahassee, of Lee County’s Homeless Continuum of Care Homeless Housing Assistance Grant Florida FY 2004 and Challenge Grant Florida FY 2004.  Authorize Chairman to sign Cover Letters and Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Florida State Office on Homelessness requires signed applications and certifications in order to enter the annual Challenge Grant and Homeless Housing Assistance Grant competition.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Lee County to apply for state funding for local homeless projects by the Department of Human Services and local non-profit agencies.  (#20030971-Human Services)

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $4,600 for Parcel 106, Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd. (formerly Palmetto Avenue) Extension, Project No. 4073, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.  Rescind Board action under Blue Sheet No. 20030061, dated March 11, 2003, as offer is now revised.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must authorize the making of a binding offer to a property owner prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Makes binding offer to property owner.  (#20030884-County Lands)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of Parcel 208, Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount of $53,371.00; authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

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

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Board avoids Eminent Domain.  (#20030911-County Lands)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve award of Formal Quotation Q-030080 for the purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel (including Option A - Generator Fueling) to the low quoter meeting specifications, Evans Oil Co.  Also approve budget amendment resolution in the amount of $950,000 to increase overall expenditures for fuel and maintenance into Vehicle Maintenance Fund. The term of this quote is for one year with the option to renew for four additional years, if in the best interest of Lee County.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Purchases over $50,000 must be approved by the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This award will allow Lee County Fleet Management to continue purchasing gasoline and diesel fuel for use in County vehicles, equipment and building generators.  (#20030916-Fleet Management)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award B-03-15 Bal Isle Sewer Line MSBU, for the Public Resources Division, to the low bidder meeting all bidding requirements, Southwest Utility Systems, Inc., for a total not-to-exceed amount of $210,093.00 with a project completion time of 75 calendar days.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

To provide a contractor who will install approximately 1,470 feet of sewer line to serve 28 single family residences.  (#20030966-MSTBU Services)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Project #PB030707 to piggyback Polk County Bid #03-090 for the purchase of two Sprinter ambulances from American LaFrance Medicmaster at a price of $59,127 each (grand total:  $118,254).

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Purchases over $50,000 must be approved by the Board.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

These units will be assigned to special details (parades, ball games, etc.); allowing Public Safety to maintain its primary ambulance fleet to prescribed standards for 9-1-1 response levels.  (#20030931-EMS)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve listing of 17 Mandatory Garbage Hardship Payment Deferral requests for Fiscal Year 03/04, October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004.  Approved listing will be submitted to the Property Appraiser for proper notation on the solid waste roll, and the Solid Waste Division will record a lien against the applicant’s property.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Authorize applicants for Hardship Payment Deferral Program in accordance with Mandatory Garbage Ordinance 86-14 and amending Ordinance 95-19, Section 6.7a.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Defers payment, and provides for the recording of liens under the Mandatory Garbage Hardship Deferral Program.  (#20030915-Solid Waste)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Amend Resolution 03-07-05 to add $100,000 to the derelict vessel removal project for a total of $200,000 and add a new project, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Spoil Island Restoration for $50,000.  Authorize Commission Chairman to sign corresponding agreements for projects once funding is finalized by WCIND.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

WCIND rules require a resolution requesting grant funding.

WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Formalizes the request to WCIND for fiscal year 2004 project funding.  (#20030972-Natural Resources)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award B-03-14 County–Wide Resurface & Rebuild/Contract No. 5/FY03, for the Department of Transportation, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all bidding requirements:  APAC-Southeast, Inc. for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,306,191.20, with a project completion time of 180 days.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Will provide the Department of Transportation with a Contractor to perform major intersection improvements, drainage improvements, and general roadway improvements countywide.  (#20030924-Transportation)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve acceptance of the maintained right-of-way map and maintenance affidavits for Laurel Drive between the northeasterly right-of-way line of US 41 and the north line of Block 73, Suncoast Estates unrecorded, a distance of 1.252 miles.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Laurel Drive has never been surveyed and right-of-way maps have never been filed.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Enters into public record the location and width of right-of-way of Laurel Drive in Sections 26 and 27, Township 43 south, Range 24 East.  (#20030932-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of a water distribution and gravity collection system serving Crown Colony, Phase III. This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on the east side of Winkler Road Extension south of Summerlin Road.

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:

Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20030724-Utilities)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, and recording of one utility easement as a donation for one 4” diameter fire line (and clean-out) serving the Medical Arts Building.  This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located approximately 500’ north of College Parkway on the east side of Riverwalk Park Boulevard.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide fire protection to the recently constructed medical office building.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the fire line into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20030918-Utilities)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation for one 6” diameter fire line serving Bayshore Industrial Campus, Phase 4.  This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located south of I-75 and north of Bayshore Road at the end of Interstate Court.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide fire protection to the recently constructed industrial building.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the fire line into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20030920-Utilities)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation for one 8” diameter fire line serving Jetport Interstate Commerce Park – Lot 20.  This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on the east side of Jetport Loop approximately ¾ mile south of Daniels Parkway.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide fire protection to the recently constructed industrial building.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the fire line into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20030921-Utilities)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution as a donation for one 6” diameter fire line, one fire hydrant and one sewer service serving the Iona-McGregor South Pointe Fire Station.   This is a Developer contributed asset project located on the west side of South Pointe Boulevard approximately 500’ south of College Parkway.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide fire protection to the recently constructed Fire Station.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the fire line, hydrant and sewer service into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20030922-Utilities)

 

 

(f)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of water main extension serving Palm Beach Professional Center. This is a Developer contributed asset project located on the south side of Palm Beach Boulevard approximately 725’ east of Buckingham Road.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service and fire protection to the proposed commercial project.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Complies with the Lee County Utilities line extension policy and provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property.  (#20030940-Utilities)

 

 

(g)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of a water distribution and a gravity collection system serving Shadow Wood Preserve, Mossy Glen. This is a Developer-contributed asset project located on the west side of Shadow Creek Boulevard approximately one mile northwest of South Tamiami Trail.

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:

Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20030941-Utilities)

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve donation of a Ford 1998 15-passenger van, asset #19738 to the Florida Department of Corrections (DOC).

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To continue the County’s commitment to the agreement originally entered into in 1997 and renewed annually between DOC and Lee County to provide a crew to agencies managing conservation lands for control of invasive exotic pest plants.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the DOC Exotic Plant Control crew to continue functioning.  (#20030900-Parks and Recreation)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve an annual agreement between Lee County and the Florida Dept. of Corrections Fort Myers Work Camp for removal of invasive plant species from conservation lands in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To meet the Department of Corrections (DOC) contractual requirements for providing work crews for invasive species control.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Approves an agreement to allow DOC labor crews to work in invasive species control projects.  (#20030901-Parks and Recreation)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board execute agreement between the Lee County Board of County Commissioners/Lee County Parks & Recreation as sub-recipient of the Florida Department of Education Youth Provider Services for the Safe Schools/After School Grant with the School District of Lee County and establish budget amendment/resolution in the MSTU Fund, #155, in the amount of $107,000.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To formally execute agreement and establish budget authority.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Lee County to continue participation in a partnership with the School District to provide programming for the teens of Lee County.  (#20030942-Parks and Recreation)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board approval for a grant between Lee County and the Florida Department of Education. Approve budget resolution in the amount of $120,000.00, in account string 11072915500.503490 and a revenue string, 11072915500.334720.9003. This grant is for the Adult Education and Family Literacy Community Technology Program at Schandler Hall.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board is required to approve all grants and to formalize the acceptance of the grant to provide a service to the community.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

To provide an education and literacy program to the residents of Lee County.  (#20030943-Parks and Recreation)

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Interlocal Agreement with Collier County, funding their share of the County Road 951 PD&E Study in the amount of $250,000.00.  Also, approve Budget Resolution and amend FY 03-07 Capital Improvement Program.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Allows Lee County to accept funds contributed by Collier County to assist in the completion of this joint county project.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Achieves goal of joint participation between Lee and Collier Counties in this project and acknowledges agreement on Collier County’s part to share in the funding for this project.  (#20030672-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).  (#20030945-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Present financial report 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.  (#20030965-Clerk of Courts)

 


ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

August 26, 2003

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of the Sun Trust Bank Building, located at 2000 Main Street, Fort Myers (STRAP No. 13-44-24-P4-00410.0010) in the amount of $16,925,000 pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement.  Authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction, and authorize cash payment of fees to close from General Fund Reserves. Request approval to initiate the debt financing process (including selection of underwriters, bond counsel, and disclosure counsel) for an estimated $41.5 million toward implementation of the Justice Center Master Plan.  Also approve Budget Transfer and Resolution to move $17,200,000 from General Fund Reserves to the Capital Improvement Fund, increase the Justice Center Expansion project and amend FY02/03-06/07 CIP accordingly.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must accept all real estate conveyances to Lee County and approve the initiation of the debt financing process.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The purchase of the Sun Trust Bank Building for necessary office space and allows for the debt financing process to begin.  (#20030933-Construction and Design)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve agreement with SunTrust Bank, a Georgia State Bank, to sublease 23,160 sq. ft. of space in the SunTrust Plaza.  This space is currently being leased by SunTrust Bank, however, it is unoccupied.  The space is defined as 144 sq. ft. on the second floor, Suite 300 on the third floor (9,724 sq. ft.) and Suite 900 on the 9th floor (13,292 sq. ft.).  Base rental cost will be $26.09 per sq. ft. with a CPI increase after the first year.  Lease is for 5 years with no renewal periods.  Lease can be terminated by giving 3 months advance written notice or at time of purchase.  Lease includes the use of 102 parking spaces at the adjacent parking garage.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board must approve all lease agreements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Secures an additional 23,160 sq. ft. of space in the SunTrust Plaza for county related offices so that current Lessee, SunTrust Bank, cannot sublease to another entity before the County’s purchase of the building.  (#20030558-Facilities Management)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Resolution Declaring Intent of the County to Reimburse itself from a Future Bond Issue for Expenses that will be spent in connection with the acquisition and construction of various Justice Center Improvements.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 requires a reimbursement resolution for expenses that the County may want to have reimbursed from a future bond issue.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows expenditures incurred 60 days prior to the effective date of this resolution and forward from the date of this resolution to be reimbursed from future bond issue proceeds when the bonds are sold.  (#20030878-Construction and Design)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

APPROVE the first extension of the vacated zoning Master Concept Plan for Carissa CPD for a period not to exceed two (2) years from the date of the approval by the Board of County Commissioners.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Allows time extension.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Extends zoning approval for two years.  (#20030765-Zoning)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Adopt a Resolution endorsing the Palm Beach Boulevard Community Plan.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The East Lee County Council has requested Board endorsement of the Plan.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Endorses the results of the Palm Beach Boulevard Community Planning effort.  (#20030792-Planning)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Reverend Alex Fletcher, on behalf of the Unity Christian Church, is requesting the Board to mitigate two unsafe building liens and five lot mowing liens from approximately $6,847.09 to $0.  Staff recommends traducing the amount to $896.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required for mitigation of county liens.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows lien to be released.  (#20030812-Community Development)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Steven Loffreno is requesting the Board to mitigate demolition and lot mowing assessment liens from  $5,738.00 to $0.  County staff recommends that the Board mitigate the lien to $437 with 60 days to pay.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required for mitigation of county liens.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows lien to be released.  (#20030837-Building)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 


6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Declare county-owned property identified as Lot 9, Block 48, Unit 12, Lehigh Acres as surplus and direct staff to either: donate property to Habitat for Humanity of Lee County, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation for its Scattered Sites Affordable Housing Program, by approving and signing the attached Resolution of Surplus Real Property To A Not-for-Profit and County Deed with reverter clause, or; authorize Division of County Lands to sell the property according to Lee County Ordinance 02-34, with no minimum bid required and to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete the transaction, by approving and signing the attached Resolution for Sale of Surplus Property.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board of County Commissioners must declare property as surplus lands prior to being sold or conveyed.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Declares property to be surplus and establishes method of disposing of property.  (#20030711-County Lands)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the proposed pay plan for fiscal year 2003-2004, effective October 2nd, 2003.  Funding has been provided in the new budget.  Provide a 2.1% Cost of Living Adjustment to eligible employees – within their prospective pay ranges – based on the Consumer Price Index.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To maintain competitive pay grades and salary ranges consistent with good compensation practices compared to the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from July 1ST of 2002 through June 30TH of 2003 as well as the 2003 Lee County Annual Salary Survey.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Maintains ability to attract, retain and motivate employees.  (#20030962-Human Resources)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve settlement in Lee County v. Fedrowitz, Case No. 02-10297-CA.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board must approve all settlements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Settles all claims except attorney fees and costs.  (#20030957-County Attorney)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 County Attorney’s Office Pay Plan effective October 2, 2003 which provides 2.1% Cost of Living Adjustment to eligible employees within their prospective pay ranges based on the Consumer Price Index and to remain consistent with County Administration 2003-2004 Pay Plan.  Funding is subject to budget process and appropriation.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

For the County Attorney’s Office Pay Plan to include the 2.1% CPI increase (or such other CPI increase the Board approves for county employees) to the minimum/maximum salary ranges for attorneys and support staff positions, and adopts updated office salary ranges.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Updates the County Attorney’s Office Pay Plan with new minimum/maximum salary ranges for attorneys and support staff positions consistent with the Pay Plan submitted by County Administration.  (#20030964-County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 


PUBLIC AGENDA

AUGUST 26, 2003

                                                                                                                       

5:00 PM

(#1)

Public Hearing

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Adopt a Resolution approving Petition VAC2003-00008 to vacate a 12-foot wide public utility and drainage easement between 1864 & 1865 Lockhaven Court, in Lehigh Acres, Florida.  (Blue Sheet # 20030953)

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To build a single-family residence on the combined lots.  The vacation of this easement will not alter existing drainage and/or utility conditions and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future drainage and/or utility requirements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Vacates the public utility easement.  (#5)  (#20030953-Development Services)

 

(#2)

Public Hearing

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Petition to Vacate a 12-foot wide Public Utility Easement located at 712 Plumosa Ave., Lehigh Acres Florida.  (VAC2003-00034)

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To build a single-family residence on the combined lots.  The vacation of this easement will not alter existing drainage and/or utility conditions and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future drainage and/or utility requirements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Vacates the Public Utility Easement.  (S29-T44S-R27E)  (#5)  (#20030979-Development Services)

 

5:05 PM

Public Presentation of Matters by Citizens

 

 

Adjourn