District #1Bob
Janes |
District #2 Douglas St. Cerny Chairman |
District #3 Ray
Judah
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District #4 Tammy Hall Vice Chair
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District #5 John E. Albion |
Donald D. Stilwell, County Manager |
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Robert W. Gray, Deputy
County Attorney |
January 25, 2005 |
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COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 2120 MAIN STREET, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
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Invocation: |
Pastor
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Blessed
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January
25, 2005
1. |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve budget amendment
resolutions and transfers from reserves, in various funds to provide fund
financial adjustments for the FY03-04 year-end close out. No additional funding is required, except
in those funds, in which reserves are affected (listed in background). Reserves represent those that were
established during the development of the budget. In some funds, (listed in background) for which additional
revenues were received, the budget is being adjusted to reflect the
additional revenues. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Each year in the preparation
of the year-end financial statements, Budget Services requests that certain
fund adjustments be processed after the Finance division has made their final
cash adjustments in conjunction with auditor findings. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Year-end adjustments allow
the financial books for FY03-04 to be closed. (#20050031-Budget Services) |
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2. |
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Accept a Petition to Vacate a 12-foot wide Public
Utility Easement located at 717 & 719 Andover Ave. S., Lehigh Acres,
Florida, and adopt a resolution, setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the
22nd day of February 2005.
(Case No. VAC2004-00049) WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To build a single-family residence on the combined
lots. The vacation of this easement will not alter existing utility
conditions and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future
utility requirements. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing. (S21-T45S-R27E) (#5)
(#20041647-Development Services) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Accept a Petition to Vacate a 33-foot wide
Right-of-Way Easement located at 21500/510 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero,
Florida, and adopt a resolution setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the
22nd day of February 2005.
(Case No. VAC2003-00030) WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To facilitate the development of the Estero Fire and Rescue District Station #3 with associated administrative offices. The subject right-of-way is not constructed and 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: Setting the time and date of the Public Hearing. (S34-T46S-R25E) (#3) (#20041706-Development Services) |
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HUMAN SERVICES |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Authorize Chairman to sign State Agreement for the
receipt of Challenge Grant funds and subrecipient agreements. Also authorize
Department of Human Services Deputy Director to sign required grant
reports. Approve budget resolution
for State of Florida FY2005 Challenge Grants in the amount of $137,500 for
the County fiscal year 2004-2005. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To execute agreement, establish budget and
delegate signature authority for grant reporting to the department. WHAT THE
ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows the Department to accept a contract from
the State of Florida and proceed with program activities and the execution of
subrecipient contracts as well as monthly reports. (#20050032-Human Services) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve criteria for the Partnering for Results
Request for Proposal (RFP) process and approve FY 2005-2006 funding amount
not to exceed $3,622,154.
Approve a maximum of $42,000 of the $3,622,154 to be allocated
to United Way of Lee County for the Information & Referral (211) services
for FY 2005-2006. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To provide policy direction and establish budget
for the Partnering for Results Request for Proposal process. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Establishes the RFP
guidelines and funding amount for FY 2005-2006 Partnering for Results and
approves a maximum of $42,000 to be allocated to United Way. (#20050043-Human Services) |
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INDEPENDENT |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Adopt a Resolution of Exchange relating to
property located at Estero/Bonita Community Park in Estero; authorize
Chairman to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the exchange;
authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation
to complete this transaction, and approve payment for costs to close. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Exchange of County property must be approved by
the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to Florida Statute. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Approves the exchange of property between Lee
County and Stephanie Miller, Trustee.
(#20041547-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Authorize: 1) the Division of County Lands to make
a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $41,800 for Parcel 105,
Three Oaks Parkway Widening, Project No. 4081 pursuant to the Purchase
Agreement; 2) the Division of County Lands to handle and accept 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. (#20041686-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the acquisition of Parcel 203, Ten Mile
Linear Park, Project No. 2001 in the amount of $55,000 pursuant to the
Purchase Agreement; authorize payment
of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation
necessary to complete transaction; rescind purchase agreement approved and
accepted on November 9, 2004, under Blue Sheet No. 20041369. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: The Board must accept all real estate conveyances
to Lee County. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: The
voluntary acquisition of property thus avoiding the Board’s need to exercise
its power of Eminent Domain.
(#20041710-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Request Board approve Addendum to an Interlocal
Agreement for an Automated Bus Arrival Time System for Ft. Myers Beach. in
the amount of $39,005 funded 100% by
the Town of Ft. Myers Beach.
Request Board approve Budget Amendment Resolution in the amount of $67,
370 for Additional Revenue and Expense for the Automated Bus Arrival Time
System. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval is required on addendum to
Interlocal Agreement. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides three additional trolleys with the
automated arrival system and provide additional funding from Ft. Myers Beach
to fund the project.
(#20050011-Transit) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Adopt a motion to approve changing a street name
on a platted street: as recorded Sherrill Ct in Plat Book 74, on page 97, of
Sherrill Point; to be changed to Sherrill Point Ct. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To be in compliance with Lee County Ordinance
04-18. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: This will correct platted street name to the name
approved. (#20041729-E911) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Authorize Chairman to approve a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity (CON) to the San Carlos Park Fire Protection
and Rescue Service District to conduct advance life support (ALS)
non-transport service, emergency medical service care. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Commission Chairman’s signature is required to
execute CON. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Grants the applicant license to provide ALS
service in accordance with State law and provision Contained in Lee County Ordinance 02-19. (#20050030-EMS) |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
RESOURCES |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Award Professional Services Agreement for CN-04-06
PLANTATION EXTENSION FROM IDLEWILD STREET TO COLONIAL BLVD, to T.Y. Lin
International, for a not-to-exceed contract amount of $549,512.39. This project has a completion time of 365
calendar days. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: The Consultant will provide professional services
for the project known as Plantation Extension from Idlewild Street to
Colonial Blvd to include design, right-of-way, permitting, drainage, signing,
pavement marking and signalization.
(#20050022-Transportation) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Accept contribution of $55,426.00 from Sprint for
the cost of relocating proposed drainage line on the Bonita Beach 6-Laning
project, and approve budget resolution for revenues and expenditures and
amend FY05-09 Capital Improvement Program. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Requires BOCC approval for budget resolutions and
amendments to CIP. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows County to accept a contribution from Sprint
in the amount of $55,426.00 for the cost of relocating proposed drainage line
on the Bonita Beach 6-Laning project
(#20050025-Transportation) |
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UTILITIES |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve construction of a water main and force main
extension serving Estero Park Commons. This is a Developer contributed asset
project, which is located at the southwest corner of Corkscrew Road and
Corkscrew Palms Boulevard. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service, fire protection,
and sanitary sewer service to this proposed commercial development. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides adequate utility infrastructure to
support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County
Utilities Operations Manual.
(#200401583-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, and
recording of one (1) utility easement as a donation of one (1) 10” diameter
fire line serving the Bell Tower Shops Parking Addition. This
is a Developer Contributed asset project located at the northeast corner of
S. Cleveland Avenue and Daniels Parkway. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide fire protection to the recently
constructed restaurants. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Places the fire line into operation and complies
with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20041584-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the Chairman on behalf of the BOCC to
approve an Addendum to the Agreement for the Wholesale Sale of Potable Water
by Lee County to the City of Cape Coral, dated 1-27-04. Approve FY04/05 budget Amendment
Resolution in the amount of $166,619. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: An addendum to the original interlocal agreement
dated 1-27-04 is required so that Lee County Utilities may sell potable water
on a wholesale basis to, and as requested by, the City of Cape Coral over an
initial period of 20 years so that it may provide water service to the
developing portions of the City. In
addition, the addendum provides for the sale of the County’s water main along
a portion of Pondella Road to the City for the amount of $166,618.66. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: The addendum will establish an increase in
capacity to be purchased, transfer of ownership of facilities, location of
interconnects, and responsibilities of each party. (#20050008-Utilities) |
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Request Board approve budget transfer from Capital
Improvement-Conservation 20/20 land acquisition fund #30103 to Conservation
20/20 operating fund #30105 in the amount of $1,907,234. In addition, carryover $2,727,024 from FY
‘03/04 to FY 04/05. These funds are
being set up in a new business unit for tracking of all Florida Communities
Trust (FCT) projects and approve budget amendment resolution in the amount of
$4,634,258. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board is required to approve all budget transfers,
carryovers, and budget amendments. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows establishment of new business unit to track
all Conservation 2020/FCT projects.
(#20050033-Parks and Recreation) |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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13. |
HEARING EXAMINER |
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PORT AUTHORITY |
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CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS |
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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).
(#20041685-Clerk of Courts) |
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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. Included in the report in compliance with Chapter 218.415 Florida Statutes, Local Government Investment Policies is the stated and fair market value of the investments managed by the Clerk’s Office. Additionally, In pursuant to Lee County Ordinance 02-28 activity for the Driver’s Education Safety Trust Funds. 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.
(#20041695-Clerk of Courts) |
January
25, 2005
1. |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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2. |
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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3. |
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
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4. |
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve a reduction in demolition and lot mowing
liens totaling approximately $33,139.57 down to $3,000 for five parcels
located in Lee County(8220 Penny Drive, 3404 Katherine Street, 3733 Michigan
Avenue, 8165 Heck Drive, 5529 Fourth Avenue), payable within 60 days from
sale or Board approval. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board approval is required for mitigation of
county liens. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows lien to be released. (#20041628-Building Department) |
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HUMAN SERVICES |
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INDEPENDENT |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
RESOURCES |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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10. |
UTILITIES |
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11. |
PARKS AND RECREATION |
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12. |
COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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13. |
HEARING EXAMINER |
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PORT AUTHORITY |
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15. |
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS |
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January 25, 2005
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WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:
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January 25, 2005
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Carryover |
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January 25,
2005
5:00
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Public Hearing
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution on
Petition to Vacate a 12-foot wide Public Utility Easement located at 3810 6th
St. W., Lehigh Acres, Florida. (Case
No. VAC2004-00060) WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To build a single-family residence on the combined
lots. The vacation of this easement will not alter existing utility
conditions and the easement is not necessary to accommodate any future
utility requirements. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Vacates the Public Utility Easement. (S27-T44S-R26E) (#5)
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Public
Presentation of Matters by Citizens |
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Adjourn |