District #1

Bob Janes

District #2

Douglas St. Cerny

 

District #3

Ray Judah

 

District #4

Tammy Hall

District #5

John E. Albion

 

Donald D. Stilwell,

County Manager

 

Robert W. Gray,

Deputy County Attorney

 

November 16, 2004

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.

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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 Alexander Waters

Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

Annual Reorganization of the Board of County Commissioners (#20041216-Public Resources)

 

 

 

Presentations:

 

 

·         

National and Florida Storytelling Week Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Janes-#20041484)

 

 

·         

James Muwakkil Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Judah-#20041485)

 

 

 

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

November 16, 2004 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board of County Commissioners to adopt a resolution authorizing the borrowing of up to $45,000,000 from the Tax Exempt Commercial Paper Program for the new Sanibel Causeway Span A and the Toll Plaza, approve budget amendment resolution for implementation upon approval of the commercial paper loan and amend the FY04-05 to FY08-09 CIP accordingly.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Projects must be included in a resolution prior to funding the improvements with Commercial Paper.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Approval of the resolution allows for specific draws on the credit line to be made to provide construction funds. (#20041451-Budget Services)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board of County Commissioners to adopt a resolution authorizing a new Commercial Paper Draw for $320,000 related to the NE Hurricane Bay MSBU that matures on December 6, 2005 which replaces a loan for the same amount that expires on December 7, 2004.  Also approve budget amendment.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: 

The current Commercial Paper Draw (A-11-4) expires on December 7, 2004 and needs to be replaced with Draw A-11-5 that matures on December 6, 2005.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Commercial Paper Draw maturity date for the NE Hurricane Bay MSBU to be extended. (#20041467-Budget Services)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board of County Commissioners to adopt a resolution authorizing a new Commercial Paper Draw for $1,000,000 related to the University Overlay Landscaping MSBU (Ben Hill Griffin Parkway) that matures on September 6, 2005 which replaces a loan for the same amount that expires on March 1, 2005.  Also approve budget amendment.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The current Commercial Paper Draw (A-15-2) expires on March 1, 2005 and needs to be replaced with Draw A-15-3 that matures on September 6, 2005.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Commercial Paper Draw maturity date for the University Overlay Landscaping MSBU to be extended. (#20041468-Budget Services)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board of County Commissioners to adopt a resolution authorizing a new Commercial Paper Draw for $1,100,000 related to the University Overlay Landscaping MSBU (Ben Hill Griffin Parkway) that matures on September 6, 2005 which replaces a loan for the same amount that expires on December 7, 2004.  Also approve budget amendment.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The current Commercial Paper Draw (A-13-3) expires on December 7, 2004 and needs to be replaced with Draw A-13-4 that matures on September 6, 2005.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Commercial Paper Draw maturity date for the University Overlay Landscaping MSBU to be extended. (#20041469-Budget Services)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

BOCC approval for the Chairman to execute the attached Disaster Relief Funding Agreements for Federal and State assistance for Hurricane Charley (FEMA-1539-DR-FL) and Hurricane Ivan (FEMA-1551-DR-FL Huricane Frances (FEMA-DR-1545-FL) Hurricane Jeanne (FEMA-DR-1561-FL).

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

BOCC approval is required for the execution of the Agreement.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows Lee County to participate in the Public Assistance Program and receive funding for eligible activities.  (#20041486-Budget Services)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED: 

Approve Addendum to the Construction Management Agreement, under RFQ-01-04, COUNTY-WIDE CONTINUING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, for the project known as Lee County Sports Complex, railing Renovations Phase III, to the Chris-Tel Company, for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $147,037.00 (including CM fee of $13,367.00).  Also approve waiving of the formal process (if needed) and authorize the use of the Direct Material Purchase Orders based on CM’s competitive process, which allows the County to purchase directly from suppliers of equipment and/or materials as a cost/time saving measure.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: 

Board approval required.

THAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Provides the County with a Construction Manager that will provide for the replacement of railing consisting of mill finish aluminum at entrance gates and make one post removable. (#20041462-Construction and Design) 

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Award the Addendum under RFQ-01-04 COUNTY-WIDE CONTINUING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, for the project known as Teacherage Building and Dishong Bowen Improvement – Phase II to Casey Construction for the not-to-exceed GMP amount of $979,837.00.  At this time it is also being requested that the Board approve waiving of the formal process (if needed) and authorize the use of the Direct Material Purchase Order based on CM’s competitive process, which allows the County to purchase directly from suppliers of equipment and/or materials as a cost/time saving measure.  Also approve budget transfer from Capital Improvement Fund reserves in the amount of $640,000.00 and amend FY 04/05-08/09 CIP for the Boca Grande Historic Buildings Project.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: 

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

This work will be performed for the Parks & Recreation Department.  It will provide the County with a Construction Manager, and all services needed for the Teacherage Building Remodeling which will include electrical, plumbing and HVAC work and to construct the Dishong Bowen house per the original plans which will include lowering the house onto a new foundation, removal and replacement of damaged floor joists, wall studs and siding as required as well as lead abatement of existing structure. (#20041472-Construction and Design)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Addendum to the Construction Manager Agreement for RFQ-01-04, Continuing Contract for Construction Management, with Compass Construction, Inc. for the Terry Park Wall Replacement project with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the amount of $282,784.00 (includes CM Fee).  Also approve waiving of formal process (if needed) and authorize the use of the Direct Material Purchase Orders based on CM’s competitive process, which allows the County to purchase directly from suppliers of equipment and/or materials as a cost/time saving measure.  The project completion time is expected to be 90 calendar days.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the County with a Construction Manager to repair the outfield wall at Terry Park, which was damaged by Hurricane Charley.  The repairs will include demolition, sitework, concrete, painting and electrical work.  (#20041403-Construction and Design)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize an extension, from December 31, 2004 to May 30, 2005, for Contract C-2651 between the Board of County Commissioners and the Southwest Florida Addiction Services (SWFAS).

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

This contract extension is technical in nature and will allow more time for SWFAS to complete its contractual obligation with the county.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Extends the grant award agreement, allowing additional time for SWFAS to use SHIP funds to construct permanent supportive housing for special needs persons.  (#20041477-Planning)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve one full time grant funded Coordinator, Neighborhood Relations position to be funded by CDBG Entitlement funds.  This position will coordinate the Lee County Homeless Program.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Lee County Homeless Coalition has dissolved their legal status. Specific functions need to be performed in order to continue to receive the HUD Homeless Continuum of Care funds and State Homeless funds.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

This position will coordinate the functions necessary to continue receiving HUD and State funding.  (#20041475-Human Services)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve budget amendment resolutions for  $2,568,000 in the CDBG Entitlement fund #13920; $899,890 in the HOME program fund #13921; and $94,631 in the General fund #00100, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), for Lee County to receive United States Department of Housing and Urban Development funds in FY04-05.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To officially establish budget.

WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Enables Lee County’s HUD CDBG, HOME/ADDI, and ESG Entitlement grants to be properly expended in the correct budget categories.  (#20041476-Human Services)

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization No. 5 to Pitman-Hartenstein & Assoc., Contract No. 2493, under CN-03-07 Miscellaneous Professional Services – San Carlos Entry Arch – Replacement Design in the amount of $57,626.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with the concept development, structural design analysis, plans development, geotechnical services, architectural services electrical services, utility coordination, permit coordination and bidding services for the San Carlos Entry Arch – Replacement Design.  (#20041349-MSTBU Services)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the public official bonds of certain public officials as required by Florida Statute 137.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Florida Statute 137 requires that the Board of County Commissioners approve the bonds of certain elected officials, including the office of County Commissioner.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Keeps Lee County in compliance with Florida Statutes and completes one step in having the Commission papers issued by the Secretary of State.  (#20041408-Public Resources)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Budget Amendment Resolution in the amount of $140,000 for the project known as Charlee Road MSBU, Fund #22963.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board of County Commissioners are required to approve all Budget Amendment Resolutions.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Creates budget to allow MSBU to payoff Commercial Paper Loan for the Charlee Road project.  (#20041454-MSTBU Services)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $1,000 for Parcels 1003, 1004 and 1005, 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.

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.  (#20041402-County Lands)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Grant a 10 foot perpetual electrical utility easement to Florida Power & Light Company, to serve the Airport Haul Reservoir Project No. 7105, pursuant to the terms and conditions as set forth in the Easement; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete this transaction; authorize payment of recording fees.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must approve all real estate conveyances from Lee County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Grants an electrical utility easement required by FPL to provide electrical service to County property located at 16000 Airport Haul Road.  (#20041455-County Lands)

 

 

(f)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Execute Florida Library Services and Technology Act grant agreement for “PRIME TIME FAMILY READING TIME® in the amount of $4,324; approve budget amendment resolution in the same amount.  The grant will expire on September 30, 2005.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Commission approval required to execute grant agreement; budget amendments must be adopted by resolution

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Executes the grant agreement, accepts $4,324 as unanticipated revenue and designates grant expenditures.  (#20041432-Library)

 

 

(g)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize submission of the Library Division’s Annual Plan of Service to the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services for FY 2004 – 2005

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To remain eligible for the State Aid to Libraries Grant Program, Florida Administrative Code 1B-2 requires submission of this document to the State no later than December 1, 2004

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Fully qualifies the Lee County Library System for funding  (#20041460-Library)

 

 

(h)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the utilization of the State of Florida Contract No.RFP 00/01-07, MERCHANT SERVICES (Acceptance of Credit Cards, Charge Cards, Debit Cards, and Other Electronic Payments) for Visa & MasterCard, at the rates specified in the State of Florida Pricing Schedule, the Bank of America Merchant Pricing Schedule, and the Master Card and Visa Interchange Program Schedules.  The term of the State Contract is in effect from 11/1/01 to 10/31/05, with (1) remaining 1-year renewal option.  Current fees are projected to reach $300,000/year Countywide.  2) Authorize Board Chairman to execute Participation Agreement with contracted vendor, Bank of America.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

In accordance with the Lee County Contracts Manual, Board approval is required for utilizing State Contract services over the formal level of $50,000.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows County departments to utilize Merchant Services at a substantial savings over the current provider, due to the negotiated pricing based on the State’s considerable sales volume.  (#20041304-Fiscal Pool)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization (STA) No. 32 to Contract #2312, to Water Resource Solutions., for CN-02-24 County-Wide Environmental Contract (Hydrological Impacts, Site Assessment, Site Remediation) – Monitoring Well Replacement Project in the amount of $155,830.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the installation, oversight, and lithologic descriptions of 29 water table aquifer well, one Lower Tamiami aquifer well, one Sandstone aquifer well, and two Mid Hawthorn aquifer wells.  (#20041420-Natural Resources)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize Chairman to approve by signature the attached Amendment 1 to Use Agreement U-0310. The document amends the original agreement between the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida (TIITF) and Lee County for use of upland state park lands during construction and maintenance of Lovers Key restoration.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Division of State Lands for the State of Florida requested the amendment to clarify special conditions applicable to Lovers Key Restoration.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The amendment specifies conditions that both the State of Florida and Lee County must adhere to during the construction process.  (#20041441-Natural Resources)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Budget Amendment Resolution to fund 20 FY04/05 WCIND projects totaling $1,126,499. Execute subgrant agreements with local governments, non-profit organizations, and various Lee County Law Enforcement agencies to implement 16 FY04/05 WCIND projects totaling $646,499 via 20 individual subgrants.  Amend the FY04/05-08/09 CIP accordingly.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Subgrants must be approved by the Board as specified during WCIND application process.  Account string creation necessary for project creation.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Formalizes duties and responsibilities of Lee County and subgrantees in implementing WCIND funded projects.  Establishes CIP projects and account strings.  Authorizes Commission Chairman to sign all agreements pertaining to the 04-05 WCIND Waterway Development Program.  (#20041456-Natural Resources)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Board approval to sunset the ‘SOLID WASTE COLLECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE’ and acknowledge its achievements, by Certificates of Appreciation, signed by the BOCC Chairman.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Solid Waste Collection Advisory Committee met for their first meting on May 20, 2004, finalizing their committee goals and recommendations on September 23, 2004.  The recommendations were approved by the Board on October 19, 2004.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The committee reviewed current solid waste collection and recycling methods, and alternative collection methods.  The committee held public meetings with input from haulers and citizens.  The committee developed recommendations for solid waste collection methods to be used in new solid waste franchise hauling agreements that will be effective October 1, 2005.  (#20041426-Solid Waste)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve listing of 3 Mandatory Garbage Hardship Payment Deferral requests for Fiscal Year 04/05, October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005.  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.  (#20041429-Solid Waste)

 

 

(f)

ACTION REQUESTED:  

Approve Change Order No. 10 with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. at an amount not to exceed $63,340.00 for required design and construction consulting work at the Lee/Hendry Regional Disposal Facility (landfill) that were not included in the original (Supplemental Agreement #6) scope of services. 

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: 

Board approval is required for services exceeding $50,000.00.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides funds for additional engineering services for infrastructure requirements at the regional landfill. (#20041470-Solid Waste)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization No. 7, Contract No. 2484, under CN-03-07, Miscellaneous Professional Services for Assistance with Commercial Driveway Permits, to Hole Montes in the amount of $66,000.00.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides continued Miscellaneous Professional Services to the Department of Transportation with assistance with commercial driveway permits.  (#20041434-Transportation)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request Board approve change order #4 to APAC-SE for the Bonita Beach Road widening project (B04-05) in the amount of $80,779.80.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: 

Board approval required for change orders in excess of $50,000.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: 

Enables Lee County to compensate APAC-SE (contractor) for a necessary drainage modification on Bonita Beach Road near Arroyal Road. (#20041424-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve waiving of the formal process for BW-05-02 for approximately 100 officials for the Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic and other events throughout the Fiscal Year 2005, with an estimated expenditure of $250,000.00.  Also, authorize the Director of Parks & Recreation on behalf of the Board to execute each individual Contract with the Independent Contractors.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the Parks & Recreation Division with officials for the various college baseball, softball games, and VCB games.  (#20041431-Parks and Recreation)

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve a resolution to convey County-owned property at the intersection of Villanova Court and East Terry Street in the City of Bonita Springs to the City of Bonita Springs, authorize the Chairman to execute the attached resolution and County Deed and authorize the Office of the County Attorney to handle all documentation necessary to complete the transaction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must approve all real estate conveyances by Lee County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Conveys two small left-over parcels acquired for road right-of-way to the City of Bonita Springs.  (#20041224-County Attorney)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Direct a non-emergency ordinance creating the Lucaya Community Development District to public hearing on December 21, 2004 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as it may be heard, in the Commission Chambers.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Taylor Woodrow Homes - Southwest Florida Division, LLC, has petitioned the Board to establish the Lucaya Community Development District.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows response to the petition by providing a forum to evaluate the appropriateness of the request.  (#20041464-County Attorney)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve a request to reconvey those rights held by the County in that portion of an unbuilt Viewer’s Road located in Section 5, Township 46 South, Range 24 East, to the current property owner, authorize the Chairman to execute a County Deed for this purpose and authorize the County Attorney’s Office to handle and complete all documentation necessary.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval is necessary to reconvey the County’s rights in an unbuilt portion of a Viewer’s Road in accordance with §255.22, F.S.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Releases to the requesting property owner any right, title or interest held by the County in an unbuilt portion of the Viewer’s Road at this location.  (#20041466-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).  (#20041398-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve payment of delinquent tax overbid claim.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Pursuant to Florida Statute 197.  Lee County is holding overbid funds from delinquent tax sales.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Clerk has received a claim for these funds and requests that you release them.  (#20041443-Clerk of Courts)

 


ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

November 16, 2004 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Waive a compliance requirement of contract C-2016 between Lee County and DIAD.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

DIAD violated a provision of this contract when it inadvertently installed a moderate- income household instead of a low-income household in a home partially constructed with SHIP funding.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Relieves DIAD of the requirement to cure the contract violation.  (#20041338-Planning)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the purchase of Parcel 262, located on Veterans Parkway in Section 19, Township 44 South, Range 23 East, for the Conservation 2020 Land Acquisition Program, Project No. 8800, in the amount of $1,700,000, 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 the 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 (CLASAC) and approved for acquisition on Blue Sheet No. 20040614 for the Conservation 2020 Program.  (#20041461-County Lands)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Request BOCC adopt alignment for Sandy Lane Extension Corridor Alignment Study from Old 41 to Pelican Colony Boulevard, as supported by the Bonita Springs City Council on August 4, 2004 and from Corkscrew Road to connect to Oriole Road as described in attachment, and authorize DOT and County Lands to proceed with voluntary acquisition of right-of-way.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Florida case law dictates that alignment decisions should be made by the Board of County Commissioners after due consideration of the availability of alternative routes, costs, environmental factors, long-range area planning and safety considerations.  These factors have been addressed and are documented in the final report which is attached.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Establishes roadway alignment with a record of factors considered in selection process, consistent with City Council action, and provides necessary funding to complete the project. Also allows DOT and County Lands to proceed with voluntary acquisition of right-of-way.  (#20041117-Transportation)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Concur with staff recommendation to restrict turning movements at the center median opening into Sunshine Plaza (Station 291+80±) on Bonita Beach Road as part of Bonita Beach Road Widening Project.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board requested this item be brought forward.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides for Board confirmation of the engineered solution for this segment of the Bonita Beach Road project.  (#20041379-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

WALK ON AGENDA ITEMS
November 16, 2004

 

(#1)

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve award of Formal Quotation Q-040707, purchase of four (4) Tandem Axle Florida Spec Trailers, to the low quoter meeting all specifications requirements, Travis Body and Trailer., in the amount of $129,820.  Authority is also requested to award option B, to purchase additional trailers at the price of $32,455, if it is in the County's best interest in the following six months.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:
Purchases exceeding $50,000 require Board approval.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows the Dept. of Solid Waste to haul the ash from Lee County Waste to Energy Plant to the Lee Hendry County Landfill for disposal.  This service was contracted out to an outside vendor Lee Co will be taking this service back in house.  Savings to taxpayers $17,248.
 

             (#2) Walk On
  ACTION REQUESTED:
Execute grant award agreements for Lee County State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) 2004 Hurricane Season Disaster Mitigation and Recovery Funding
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows the county to enter into grant award agreements with non-profit affordable housing providers serving hurricane victims..
 
             (#3)

ACTION REQUESTED:
1. Consider acceptance of the recommendation from the Conservation Land Acquisition and

Stewardship Advisory Committee (CLASAC) to allocate certain, 2020 funds into a separate,

County interest-bearing subfund for the purpose of providing additional funding for the purchase of the Babcock Ranch property lying within Lee County.  Should the purchase of the Babcock Ranch property not close, the funds would then be returned to the Conservation 2020 Program for continued land acquisition.  2. Create an interest-bearing, County subfund for Babcock Ranch, P.A. from the Conservation 2020 program consisting of $5 million from existing FY 03-04 Conservation 2020 funds, $10 million from FY 04-05 Conservation 2020 revenues; and revenues representing up to .2 mills annually (not to exceed 40% of the total program revenues per year) starting in FY 05-06.  Approve budget amendment resolution and budget transfer in the amount of $15,000,000.
WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:
CLASAC recommendations were requested by the Board of County Commissioners.  The Committee is proposing this action to assist with the acquisition of the Babcock property.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Will allow Conservation 2020 funds to be used toward the purchase of the Lee County portion of the Babcock Ranch property.  Establishes Babcock property acquisition subfund.