District #1

Bob Janes

District #2

Douglas St. Cerny

Chairman

District #3

Ray Judah

 

District #4

Tammy Hall

Vice Chair

District #5

John E. Albion

 

Donald D. Stilwell,

County Manager

 

David M. Owen County Attorney

 

 

April 19, 2005

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COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 2120 MAIN STREET, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA

 

9:30 AM

Invocation:

Dr. Ryan Deaton

Life Church

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

Presentations:

 

 

·         

Tracy Battle Appreciation Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Judah-#20050491)

 

 

 

Recap

 

 

 

Public Comment on the Consent and Administrative Agenda

 

 

 

Consent Agenda:

 

·              

Items to be pulled for discussion by the Board

 

·  

Motion to approve balance of items

 

·  

Consideration of items pulled for discussion

 

 

 

Administrative Agenda

 

 

 

Walk-ons and Carry-overs

 

 

 

Commissioners' Items/Committee Appointments

 

 

 

County Manager Items

 

 

 

County Attorney Items

 

 

 

Adjourn


CONSENT AGENDA

April 19, 2005

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Award the Construction Management Agreement under RFQ-01-04 COUNTY-WIDE CONTINUING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, for the project known as Lee County Civic Center Re-Roofing with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $765,510.00 (includes CM fee of $52,255.00) to Gary Wilkes, Inc. General Contractor.  At this time it is being requested that the Board approve waiving of the formal process (if needed) and authorize the use of the Direct Material Purchase Orders based on the CM’s competitive process, which allows the County to purchase directly from suppliers of equipment and/or materials as a cost/time saving measure.  It is anticipated that this project will reach substantial completion in 150 calendar days and final completion in 180 days.  Also, approve Budget Transfer of $47,760.00 from the Re-roofing project to the Civic Center Roof project and amend FY 04/05-08/09 CIP accordingly.  Funds will be available upon execution of the Budget Transfer.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with a Contractor to perform re-roofing of the Lee Civic Center.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval.  (#20050433-Facilities Management)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve returning the unspent funds of $294,288.29 to the Lee County Clerk of Courts that was provided to the County for the renovation of the 5th floor of the Administration Building.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the County to return unspent funds provided by the Clerk of Courts.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends approval.  (#20050464-Construction and Design)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize: 1) approval of Easement Purchase Agreement in Lieu of Condemnation for acquisition of Parcel 185 C, Gunnery Road Widening Project No. 4055, in the amount of $1,000; 2) Chairman, on behalf of the Board, to sign the Purchase Agreement; and 3) the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete transaction and grant an extension to close, if necessary.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the County to proceed with the project without resorting to Eminent Domain proceedings.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested.  (#20050412-County Lands)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of Parcel 219, Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount of $90,000; authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Board avoids Eminent Domain.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested.  (#20050437-County Lands)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of property located at 1835 Royal Palm Avenue, Fort Myers for the expansion of parking at the Lee County Constitutional Complex, Human Services Building, and County/City Annex in the amount of $125,000; Authorize the payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.  Also approve budget transfer from Capital Improvement Fund Reserves in the amount of 70,000 to the Asphalt Parking Lots project and amend FY 04/05 -08/09 CIP accordingly.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Acquires property for expansion of parking at the Lee County Constitutional Complex, Human Services Building, and County/City Annex.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested.  (#20050456-County Lands)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Amend the health plan contract with Aetna to reflect the new HIPAA security rules on electronic protected health information.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Brings our health plan contract with Aetna into compliance with new federal regulations regarding HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).  Portions of this act protect the privacy of health information.  New regulations concern the security of Protected Health Information (PHI) in electronic form.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050462-Human Resources)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve award of Formal Quotation No. Q-050055, the annual purchase of Medications-E.M.S. A, to the overall low quoter meeting all specification requirements, Rebel Distributors Corp. for a total annual estimated cost of $50,000. The initial term of this quote is one year; also request authority to renew this quote for four additional one-year periods, at the same terms and conditions, if in the best interest of Lee County; and to exercise the price escalator clause as per the specifications on an as-needed basis. Additionally, allow the Purchasing Director authority to rescind the award and go to the next lowest bidder if the awarded vendor fails to meet their contractual obligations. Allows Public Safety/EMS to obtain needed medications. Funding will come from the individual divisions budget and they will be responsible for monitoring their own expenditures.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Establishes competitive pricing for the purchase of these materials.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050331-EMS)

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approval for the Chairman to execute the attached Resolution and State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Local Agency Program Agreement. BOCC approval is required for the execution of the Resolution and Agreement.  Also approve Budget Resolution in the amount of $100,000 and amend FY 04/05 – 08/09 CIP accordingly.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Adopts a Resolution, authorizing the BOCC Chairman to execute the Resolution and Agreement, allowing FDOT and Lee County to participate in the installation of landscaping and irrigation improvements within FDOT’s jurisdiction at Palm Beach Boulevard and Interstate 75 interchange.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Recommend approval.  (#20050401-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of a water main and force main extension serving CVS Store #3485 (f/k/a Eckerds Store # 2155).  This is a Developer Contributed Asset and the project is located on the northwest corner of Summerlin & Pine Ridge Roads.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Lee County Utilities requests that the County Manager’s office recommend approval of this item.  (#20041515-Utilities)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of one 10” diameter Master Meter and a force main extension serving Gulf Reflection.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the west side of Pine Ridge Road approximately 1/2 of a mile south of Kelly Road.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Lee County Utilities requests that the County Manager’s office recommend approval of this item.  (#20050192-Utilities)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of the water and gravity main extensions serving Verandah, Cottonwood Bend to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this proposed single-family residential development.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the south side of SR 80 approximately 1-1/2 miles west of Buckingham Road.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Lee County Utilities requests that the County Manager’s office recommend approval of this item.  (#20050326-Utilities)

 


(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation of water distribution and gravity collection systems serving Orange Tree Bend at Verandah to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this phase of the residential development. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the south side of State Road 80, approximately ½ mile east of State Road 31.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Lee County Utilities requests that the County Manager’s office recommend approval of this item.  (#20050329-Utilities)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation of water distribution and gravity collection systems serving Shadetree Point and Oak Bend at Verandah  to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to this phase of the residential development. This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the south side of State Road 80, approximately ½ mile east of State Road 31.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

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

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Lee County Utilities requests that the County Manager’s office recommend approval of this item.  (#20050330-Utilities)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance by Resolution and recording of one (1) utility easement as a donation of a fire line serving White House|Black Market.  This is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the east side of Metro Parkway approximately 500’ south of Danley Drive.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the fire line into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Lee County Utilities requests that the County Manager’s office recommend approval of this item.  (#20050356-Utilities)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve final acceptance by Resolution and recording of one (1) utility easement as a donation of a water main extension and one (1) 8” diameter master meter assembly serving Blessed Pope John XXIII - Phases 1 & 2.  This is a developer contributed asset project located on the west side of Palomino Road approximately 1 ¼ miles north of Daniels Parkway.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Places the water main extension and master meter assembly into operation and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Lee County Utilities requests that the County Manager’s office recommend approval of this item.  (#20050357-Utilities)

 

 

(H)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of an off-site force main extension serving Majestic Fountains.  This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located along the west side of San Carlos Blvd just south of McGregor Blvd. This project is necessary to provide future sanitary sewer service to a proposed multi-family residential and 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.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Lee County Utilities requests that the County Manager’s office recommend approval of this item.  (#20050358-Utilities)

 

 

(I)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve construction of water and gravity main extensions serving Majestic Fountains (Roadway Phase).  This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located along the west side of San Carlos Blvd just south of McGregor Blvd.  This project is necessary to provide future water and sanitary sewer service to a proposed multi-family residential and 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.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Lee County Utilities requests that the County Manager’s office recommend approval of this item.  (#20050359-Utilities)

 

 

(J)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization No. 1 to Contract #2926, to Ray Boyd under CN-04-14, MISCELLANEOUS UTILITY ENGINEERING DESIGN AND/OR INSPECTION SERVICES – Reg. Sludge Plant Prelim Study Phase 1, in the amount of $74,500.00.  This project was in the CIP and the funds are available within the budget.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides the County with a consultant already on contract that can provide professional utility engineering services for the Reg. Sludge Plant Prelim Study Phase 1.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050448-Utilities)

 

 

(K)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve Change Order No. 4 to contract #2063 under CN-02-08 METRO PARKWAY WIDENING FROM SIX MILE TO DANIELS to INWOOD CONSULTING ENGINEERS in the amount of $52,740.00.  This project is included in the CIP and will be funded by the Utilities CIP Budget.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides Lee County with a Consultant to: include design work for relocation of existing Lee County Utilities water line and replacement of an existing sewer force main with a larger force main. All utility work will be installed concurrently with the six-laning of Metro Parkway.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050450-Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Direct an ordinance amending Lee County Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 34 (§ 34-934) to provide additional permitted uses within the Airport Operations Plan Development (AOPD) District to: LPA on April 25, 2005; First Public Hearing on May 10, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.; Second Public Hearing on May 24, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Amends the LDC to provide additional development opportunities on Airport property consistent with the recent Lee Plan amendment and Airport Master Plan Update.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050474-County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve disbursements.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Florida Statute Chapter 136.06(1) requires that all County disbursements be recorded in the Minutes of the Board.  Compliance with the requirements of FS 136.06(1).

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050479-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(B)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Presentation to the Board of County Commissioners the Lee County’s Port Authority’s financial statements for fiscal year 2004.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides public notice of the availability of the audited financial statements to the citizens of Lee County.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve.  (#20050458-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(C)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Authorize Chairman to execute a corrective deed arising from a premature tax deed sale.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Restores title to the property back to original owner.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve action and execute deed.  (#20050476-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(D)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant-Capital Recovery & Investments, Inc..  Pursuant to Florida Statute 197 the Board is to hold unclaimed overbid funds from Delinquent Tax sales for a period of two years on behalf of the original land owner.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Clerk has received a verified claim of these funds and requests that you release them to the claimant.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050480-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(E)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant-Duncan.  Pursuant to Florida Statute 197 the Board is to hold unclaimed overbid funds from Delinquent Tax sales for a period of two years on behalf of the original land owner.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Clerk has received a verified claim of these funds and requests that you release them to the claimant.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050481-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(F)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant-Florida Refund Associates.  Pursuant to Florida Statute 197 the Board is to hold unclaimed overbid funds from Delinquent Tax sales for a period of two years on behalf of the original land owner.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Clerk has received a verified claim of these funds and requests that you release them to the claimant.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050482-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(G)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant-Lee County Clerk of Circuit Court.  Pursuant to Florida Statute 197 the Board is to hold unclaimed overbid funds from Delinquent Tax sales for a period of two years on behalf of the original land owner.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Clerk has received a verified claim of these funds and requests that you release them to the claimant.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050483-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(H)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant-Marcos.  Pursuant to Florida Statute 197 the Board is to hold unclaimed overbid funds from Delinquent Tax sales for a period of two years on behalf of the original land owner.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Clerk has received a verified claim of these funds and requests that you release them to the claimant.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050484-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(I)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant-Newcomb.  Pursuant to Florida Statute 197 the Board is to hold unclaimed overbid funds from Delinquent Tax sales for a period of two years on behalf of the original land owner.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Clerk has received a verified claim of these funds and requests that you release them to the claimant.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050485-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(J)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant-Prime Intercoastal Group.  Pursuant to Florida Statute 197 the Board is to hold unclaimed overbid funds from Delinquent Tax sales for a period of two years on behalf of the original land owner.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Clerk has received a verified claim of these funds and requests that you release them to the claimant.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050486-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(K)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant-Roig.  Pursuant to Florida Statute 197 the Board is to hold unclaimed overbid funds from Delinquent Tax sales for a period of two years on behalf of the original land owner.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Clerk has received a verified claim of these funds and requests that you release them to the claimant.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050487-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(L)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Request Board of County Commissioners approve payment of Delinquent Tax overbid money to the claimant-Estate of Robert E. Wolf.  Pursuant to Florida Statute 197 the Board is to hold unclaimed overbid funds from Delinquent Tax sales for a period of two years on behalf of the original land owner.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

The Clerk has received a verified claim of these funds and requests that you release them to the claimant.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve  (#20050488-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

April 19, 2005

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approval of mediated settlement of The Sorrento at the Colony Condominium Association, Inc. v. Lee County and WCI Communities, Inc., Case No. 04-2872CA, upon the terms and conditions contained in the Agreement attached hereto.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Resolves the pending litigation without any additional costs or expenses.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

County attorney recommends approval.  (#20050473-County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

(A)

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:

Approve a resolution to amend the Lee County External Fees Manual (Administrative Code 3-10) to establish a fee for processing refund checks to people, companies, or corporations that write checks for amounts exceeding $5.00 over the actual fee(s) for Recording closing documents in real estate transactions.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Offsets the costs of issuing county warrants for refunds to the title companies that routinely issue checks in excess of the known recording fee(s)

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:

Approve.  (#20050449-Clerk of Courts)

 

 
WALK ON AGENDA
April 19, 2005
 

Walk On

 

ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of Parcel 1, Matlacha Park Expansion Project in the amount of $260,000.  Authorize the payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Acquires property voluntarily and avoids need for condemnation.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Management recommends Board approve the Action Requested  (#20050526-County Lands)

REASON FOR WALK ON:

Property seller is requesting closing occur on or before April 26, 2005 due to financial arrangements.