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District #1 Bob
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District #2 Douglas St. Cerny |
District #3 Ray
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District #4 Andrew W. Coy |
District #5 John E. Albion Vice-Chairman |
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Donald D. Stilwell, County Manager |
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April
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1. |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Present to the Board for information and filing
the Object Code #504015 Expenditure Report for the first quarter of FY02-03
(October through December 2002). WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Lee County Ordinance #90-18. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows Board to monitor expenditures being made by
County Departments and Divisions to this object code. (#20030337-County Manager) |
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2. |
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve award of Quote # Q-020573 for
Architectural “Green Paint (Low VOC) and Paint Related Products for
Construction and Design (Facilities Management), to the low quoters per
section meeting all specification requirements as indicated in Sections
A&B to Scott Paints, sections C, D & F to Glidden Paints and section
E to Flex Bon Paints. It is estimated
that the annual expenditures will be approximately $68,000. The initial term of this agreement is for
two years. Also request the Board’s approval to renew for three additional
one-year periods at the expiration of the current two-year term if in the
best interest of the County. Funding
will come from each individual departments budget and they will be
responsible for monitoring their own expenditures WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: According to Section 9.4.1 of the Lee County
Purchasing and Payment Procedures Manual, approved by the Board on 3/21/00,
purchases over the $50,000.00 must be approved by the Board. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Establishes competitive pricing for the purchase
of Architectural Green Paint (Low VOC) and Paint Related Products on an
annual basis. (#20021476-Facilities
Management) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Addendum to the Construction Manager
Agreement under RFQ-01-04 COUNTY-WIDE CONTINUING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT, for the project known as LeeWay Service Center, to Gary Wilkes,
Inc., for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $347,020.00 (includes the CM
fee). 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: Pursuant to Administrative Code AC-4-4 Lee County
Contract Manual for Construction Projects, approved by the Board on September
25, 2001, construction projects estimated to be over $50,000.00 will be
executed through the formal process. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides the County with a Construction Manager
that will provide for the work to accomplish the renovation of the LeeWay
Service Center to include enclosure of the drive-thru with masonry and stucco
walls and remodeling all restrooms to obtain compliance with the Americans
with Disability Act codes.
(#20030340-Construction and Design) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Addendum to the Construction Manager
Agreement under RFQ-01-04 COUNTY-WIDE CONTINUING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT, for the project known as Matlacha Park, to Westco Builders of
Florida, Inc., for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $128,220.00
(includes the CM fee). 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: Pursuant to Administrative Code AC-4-4 Lee County
Contract Manual for Construction Projects, approved by the Board on September
25, 2001, construction projects estimated to be over $50,000.00 will be
executed through the formal process. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides the County with a Construction Manager
that will provide for the work to accomplish Matlacha Park proposed
restrooms, storage building and existing restroom renovations. (#20030342-Construction and Design) |
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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HUMAN SERVICES |
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INDEPENDENT |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the acquisition of Parcel 311, for the
Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount of
$63,000, pursuant to the terms and conditions 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 costs to close; authorize the Division of County Lands
to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this
transaction. WHY
ACTION IS NECESSARY: The Board must formally accept all real estate
conveyances to Lee County. WHAT
ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: The acquisition of property during the voluntary
phase of the project, thus avoiding the Board’s need to exercise its power of
Eminent Domain. (#20030328-County Lands) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the acquisition of Parcel 218, for the
Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount of
$49,000, pursuant to the terms and conditions 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 costs to close; authorize the Division of County Lands
to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this
transaction. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: The Board must formally accept all real estate
conveyances to Lee County. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: The acquisition of property during the voluntary
phase of the project, thus avoiding the Board’s need to exercise its power of
Eminent Domain. (#20030329-County
Lands) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the acquisition of Parcel 244, for the
Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount of
$72,000, pursuant to the terms and conditions 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 costs to close; authorize the Division of County Lands
to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this
transaction. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: The Board must formally accept all real estate
conveyances to Lee County. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: The acquisition of property during the voluntary
phase of the project, thus avoiding the Board’s need to exercise its power of
Eminent Domain. (#20030331-County
Lands) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Execute Interlocal Agreement between Lee County
and the City of Bonita Springs regarding services provided by the Lee County
Division of Natural Resources for $97,410.00 for Fiscal Year 2002/2003. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Formalizes the continuation of Lee County Division
of Natural Resources services to the City of Bonita Springs. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides Surface Water Program services to the
City of Bonita Springs.
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Execute Agreement No. C-15438 with the South
Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for Caloosahatchee River
Tributaries Maintenance. The total
five-year project cost is $935,000.00 including the District’s contribution
of $850,000.00 with a $85,000.00 cost share by Lee County. Approve Budget Transfer from SFWMD Grant
(Project 208534) to Caloosahatchee River Tributaries Maintenance (Project
208581) of $55,000.00 in expenses and $50,000.00 in grant revenue for FY03/04
activity and amend the FY02/03-07/08 CIP accordingly. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval is required for all contracts and
amendments to the CIP. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides mechanism to reimburse County for
waterway maintenance on Caloosahatchee River tributaries. (#20030322-Natural Resources) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Award RFP-03-01 YARD WASTE (HORTICULTURE)
PROCESSING AND RECYCLING FACILITY, to the proposer whose proposal was
evaluated by the Evaluation Committee as being in the best interest of Lee
County, D. J. Casey Enterprise, for a per ton cost of $14.58 (paid on
outgoing tonnage) to receive, process, remove from the County's site, and
recycle, horticultural/ vegetative materials, for a contract period of three
(3) years, with the option of two (2) additional 12 month term extensions. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Pursuant to Administrative Code AC-4-4 Lee County
Contract Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, Committee
recommendations and awards shall be approved by the Board. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides a firm who will receive, neatly store,
and process horticultural material after it crosses the County's truck scales
at the Waste to Energy (WTE) Plant. The
firm will grind, screen, load and haul away the same material to an
acceptable location at its own expense in accordance with the Service
Provider Agreement. (#20030270-Solid
Waste) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Award B-03-05 GATOR SLOUGH FLOW-WAY MAINTENANCE
& BERM REHABILITATION, for the Division of Natural Resources, to the
lowest responsive/responsible bidder meeting all bidding requirements, David
Barron Land Development, Inc. for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of
$791,605.00, with a final project completion time of 150 calendar days from
the date of official Notice to Proceed. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Pursuant to Administrative Code AC-4-4 Lee County
Contracts Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, construction
projects estimated to be over $50,000 will be executed through the formal
advertised sealed bid procedures. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: This contract consists of 4,300 feet of flow-way
maintenance, berm rehabilitation, rip rap placement with associated
fencing. (#20030307-Natural
Resources) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve DEP Agreement No. S0096 between the State
of Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Lee County to provide
grant funding in the amount of $507,000.00 for the Ten Mile Canal Filter
Marsh Project. Approve Budget
Amendment Resolution in the amount of $507,000.00 and amend the FY02/03-07/08
CIP accordingly. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval is required for all contracts and
amendments to the CIP. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides funding mechanism for State contribution
to Ten Mile Canal Filter Marsh project.
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Addendum to the Construction Manager
Agreement, for RFQ-02-05 Lee County Solid Waste Transfer Station, with Lodge
Construction Inc. (Contract #2370) to include the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
in the amount of $5,277,388.00 (includes the 6% CM Fee). Also request Board approve waiving of any
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. Approve budget
transfer from Solid Waste Management Reserve in the amount of $2,650,000.00
(CIP # 200921) and $150,000.00 (CIP 200952) and amend FY 02/03 – 06/07 CIP
plan. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Pursuant to Administrative Code AC-4-4 Lee County
Contract Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, construction
projects estimated to be over $50,000.00 will be executed through the formal
advertised process. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: This project entails construction of a two level
solid waste transfer station. The
upper level tipping floor will be approx. 30,000 to 40,000 square feet with a
partial lower level for transfer trailer staging. The transfer station will be a pre-engineered metal building
constructed partially on elevated structural fill with the area over the
transfer staging level constructed of reinforced or pre-stressed concrete
flooring. The work will include
construction of the entire facility including all structural, plumbing,
mechanical, fire protection, electrical, telecommunications and site
work. The site work will include
construction of roadways, drainage, stormwater management facilities and
utility facilities to finish the project ready for startup and
operation. (#20030339-Solid Waste) |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Accept payments for the implementation of the
alternating lane traffic signal at the intersection of San Carlos Boulevard
(SR 865) at Buttonwood/Prescott for an amount up to $23,000 from the Town of
Fort Myers Beach. Additionally,
approve a budget amendment resolution in the Transportation Capital
Improvement Fund and amend FY 02-06 Capital Improvement Program. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Requires Board of County Commissioner approval to
amend CIP, and for budget resolutions. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows County to receive compensation for the
implementation of the alternating lane traffic signal at San Carlos Boulevard
(SR 865) and Buttonwood/Prescott. (#20030278-Transportation) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve award of quote #Q-030074 Temporary
Personnel for the LeeWay Service Center, for the Department of Transportation
(Tolls), to the vendor offering the lowest percentage mark-up and meeting all
specification requirements, Personnel Services of Ft. Myers, Inc., at the
quoted percentage of mark-up over hourly rates of 25%. It is estimated that approximately $80,000
will be spent annually for this service.
The term of this contract is for one year. Also to request authority
to renew for four additional one year periods if in the best interest of Lee
County. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: According to Section 9.4.1 of the Lee County
Purchasing and Payment Procedures Manual, approved by the Board on 3/21/00,
purchases over the $50,000.00 must be approved by the Board. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows continued operations at the LeeWay Service Center, by providing temporary personnel for service and clerical related positions. (#20030012-Tolls) |
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UTILITIES
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance by Resolution and
recording of a utility easement, as a donation of one 6” diameter fire line
serving Eckerd Drug Store at Fiddlesticks.
This is a developer contributed asset project located on the southeast
corner of Daniels Road and Fiddlesticks Blvd. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide fire protection to the recently
constructed commercial building. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Places the fire line into operation and complies
with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20030273-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance, by Resolution as a
donation for one 6” diameter fire line serving the Copy Concepts aka Pyramid Commerce Park, Lot 1. This is a Developer contributed asset
project located at the northeast corner of Metro Parkway and Topaz Court. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide fire protection the recently
constructed industrial building. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Places the fire line into operation and complies
with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20030305-Utilities) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Project # PB030391, for the Lee County
Utilities Division, for the utilization (piggyback) of the City of Pompano
Beach’s Bid # H-14-00, which has gone through their competitive bidding
process, for the annual purchase of Neptune Water Meters that are distributed
through Sunstate Meter & Supply Inc. for the unit prices as listed on the
awarded vendor’s quote. There are two
options built into the quote: the participating entity can trade in their
obsolete meters, the participating entity can purchase items not on the quote
for a 15% discount off of list price.
This quote was originally awarded for one year from 2/22/00 to
2/21/01, and was recently renewed until 2/21/04. Also request permission to continue to utilize this piggyback
for the continuation of the contract between the City of Pompano Beach and
the awarded vendor for the purchase of water meters. For general information, the Utilities
Division estimates spending approximately $200,000.00 for water meters and
replacement parts on an annual basis. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: According to Section 9.4.1 of the Lee County
Purchasing & Payment Procedures Manual, approved by the Board on 7/9/02,
purchases over $50,000.00 must be approved by the Board. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows the Lee County Utilities Division to
purchase water meters in a cost effective, efficient, and timely manner. (#20030315-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Change Order No. 5 to the North Lee County
Water Treatment Facilities Project, Contract No. 407 with Montgomery Watson
Harza, Inc. for Engineering Services during construction of the new reverse
osmosis treatment plant project to be located in North Fort Myers, with a
contract increase of $588,491.00. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Pursuant to Lee County’s Manual for Professional Services, the B.O.C.C. is required to approve all Professional Services Agreements for amounts over $50,000. The Engineering Consultant was selected under the state required competitive negotiation process, and the contract was awarded for the preliminary design phase, with later phases to be negotiated. Staff has negotiated the contract price for the Engineering Services during construction. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Approval of this action will provide the Utilities
Division, with a consultant that will provide services for construction
services of the new North Lee County Water Treatment Facilities Project. The plant’s capacity will be 5 MGD and it
will be expandable in the future to 10 MGD.
Construction/expansion of the Water Treatment Plants(s) is required to
meet growth projections within the Lee County Utility service area. (#20030316-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the Chairman, on behalf of the BOCC, to
approve Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement for utility
relocation and adjustments along Alico Road from Three Oaks Parkway to just
east of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Proposed FDOT roadway and drainage facilities with
the I-75 interchange improvement project will conflict with certain existing
Lee County Utilities (LCU) water main facilities. The utility work will be completed by the FDOT Contractor, and
requires formal written agreement with FDOT. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Agreement between FDOT and LCU to complete the
necessary utility relocations and adjustments by the FDOT Contractor. Construction costs for the utility work
are eligible for reimbursement from FDOT.
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Request Board approve Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) Agreement No. 401813K010 between the United States Department of
Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), J.N. Ding Darling National
Wildlife Refuge and Lee County.
Provides for a continued partnership for interpretive programs at
Manatee Park. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board formally approves MOU with the Fish and
Wildlife Service. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Enables Lee County and the FWS to continue a
partnership to provide interpretive programs to enhance public awareness
about other Florida endangered species to the children and other visitors to
Manatee Park. (#20030314-Parks and
Recreation) |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Request authorization to advertise for and conduct
a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at 5:00 p.m., in Chambers
to enact a Reviser’s Ordinance Repealing Lee County Ordinance 74-4 for the
reason that it is obsolete. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board must formally adopt Ordinance at a Public
Hearing. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Sets April 22, 2003, at 5:00 p.m. for the Public
Hearing date and time allows the process to go forward. (#20030327-County Attorney) |
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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). (#20030335-Clerk of
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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HUMAN SERVICES |
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INDEPENDENT |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
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TRANSPORTATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the recommendation of the County’s traffic
engineering consultant and staff for access management on Bonita Beach Road
(between Oakland Drive and Imperial Street) that would install a new traffic
signal on Bonita Beach Road at Quinn Street; configure the median opening at
Downs Avenue/Home Depot Access to only allow left- turn movements from Bonita
Beach Road to the north and south; and, allow an opening in the median at the
eastern access point of the Flamingo Flea Market to only permit a southbound
left-turn onto Bonita Beach Road.
Additionally, approve the recommendation that a traffic signal can be
installed at the eastern access point of the Flamingo Flea Market provided
that the parties involved in ownership or management pay all costs for the
design and construction of the traffic signal. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: At the Joint Meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners and the Bonita Springs City Council, the Board of County
Commissioners asked that these issues be brought back to a regular Board of
County Commissioner’s meeting for consideration. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Establishes an access management plan for Bonita
Beach Road from Imperial Boulevard to Oakland Drive to be used in conjunction
with the planned widening of Bonita Beach Road. (#20030310-Transportation) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve and authorize the creation of seven full
time and two part time positions to staff the nighttime flagging of truck
traffic across the Sanibel Bridge and operation of a weigh station. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Due to concerns over structural stability of the
Sanibel Bridge, according to the DOT Consultant, only a single truck, over certain
weight limits, can cross the bridge at one time. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows DOT to continue to permit the crossing of
over weight trucks to deliver services to Sanibel and Captiva. (#20030293-Transportation) |
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UTILITIES |
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: To approve by Resolution, the donation and
transfer of 18.98+ acres of real property located in Veteran’s Park,
Lehigh, Lee County, Florida to the Lee County School Board. Florida Statute §125.38 allows the Board
to convey real property to another governmental entity for nominal
consideration, where the conveyance is in the “community interest”. To
execute the Interlocal and Subordination Agreement between Lee County and the
Lee County School Board for the donation of the property and to formalize and
effectuate transfer by County Deed. WHY
ACTION IS NECESSARY: To obtain Board of County Commissioners’ approval
for the donation of real property by Resolution, provided the Board
determines that transferring the property to the School Board is in the
public interest. WHAT
ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Transfers ownership of 18.98 acres of real
property located in Lehigh Florida to the Lee County School Board so that the
property can be used for a public school (subject to a reverter clause). (#20030246-Parks and Recreation) |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Amended Resolution of Necessity for
the acquisition and condemnation of parcels required for the Veronica S.
Shoemaker Boulevard (formerly known as Palmetto Avenue Extension) Project,
No. 4073. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: The Board must formally approve the Amended
Resolution of Necessity prior to proceeding with condemnation of parcels
necessary for the project. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows the County to proceed with condemnation, if
necessary, so parcels can be acquired for the Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard
(formerly known as Palmetto Avenue Extension) Project, No. 4073. (#20030281-County Attorney) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve negotiated settlement in Lee County v.
Vision XXIII, et al; Case No. 02-10642 CA-LG (Parcels 100 and 101). WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board must approve settlement. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Settles all claims for Parcels 100 and 101, except
attorney fees. (#20030325-County
Attorney) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve settlement in Lee County v. Dennis G.
Harrelson, Trustee, et al; Case No. 01-4196 CA-JBR (Parcel 9/Aloia). WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board must approve all settlements. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Settles all claims, including fees and costs, for
acquisition of Parcel 9.
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HEARING EXAMINER |
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PORT AUTHORITY |
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CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve funding an Assistant State Attorney who
will expedite 60 cases a month for early disposition. Authorize transfer from General Fund
Reserves in the amount of $56,328 for the period of May 1, 2003 through
September 30, 2003. Projected cost
for this position is $138,368 including fringes for FY 03-04. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Average daily inmate population continues to
increase despite jail management efforts due to this area’s tremendous
growth. State Attorney has the ability to free up an experienced prosecutor
for this Accelerated Case Resolution initiative if the County will reimburse
the State 100% of the cost. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Approval will allow the State Attorney to assign
an experienced prosecutor to the intake, charging and Accelerated Case
Resolution program to expedite cases.
Early case disposition by an average of 49 days for 300 defendants
annually would result in future jail expansion cost savings. This should relieve some overcrowding and
daily cost, which would give the Board of County Commissioners extended time
before new jail space is required without compromising the safety and welfare
of citizens. (#20030344-State
Attorney) |
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