District #1 Bob Janes |
District #2 Douglas St. Cerny |
District #3 Ray
Judah
Chairman |
District #4 Andrew W. Coy |
District #5 John E. Albion Vice-Chairman |
Donald D. Stilwell, County Manager |
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James
G. Yaeger, County Attorney |
May 20, 2003 |
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COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 2120 MAIN STREET, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
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May
20, 2003
1. |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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2. |
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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3. |
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Accept a petition VAC2003-00018 to vacate a
twelve-foot Public Utility and Drainage Easement centered on the common lot
lines between lots 1 & 2, Block 77, Unit 14, Lehigh Acres and adopt a
Resolution setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 p.m. on the 10th day
of June 2003. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To construct a single family home in the center of
the two lots. The vacation of the
public utility and drainage easements will not alter existing utilities or
drainage and the easements are not necessary to accommodate any future
utility or drainage requirement. WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing. (#20030534-Development Services) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Accept a petition VAC2003-00011 to vacate a
twelve-foot Public Utility Easement centered on the common lot line between
lots 15 and 16, Metropolitan Business Park and adopt a Resolution setting a
Public Hearing for 5:00 p.m. on the 10th day of June 2003. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To construct a Commercial Building in the center
of two lots. The vacation of the
public utility easement will not alter existing utilities and the easement is
not necessary to accommodate any future utility requirement. WHAT THE ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Sets the time and date of the Public Hearing. (#20030540-Development Services) |
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HUMAN SERVICES |
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INDEPENDENT |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a
binding offer to property owner in the amount of $11,700.00, for Parcel 153, Palmetto Extension, Project No.
4073, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement;
authorize Chairman on behalf of the BOCC to execute Purchase Agreement if
offer is accepted by Seller; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle
and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction and
payment of all recording fees. WHY
ACTION IS NECESSARY: The Board must formally authorize the making of a
binding offer to a property owner pursuant to F.S. '73.015 prior to initiation
of condemnation proceedings. WHAT
ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Makes binding offer to property owner as required
by F.S. '73.015, as amended. (#20030455-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the donation of a Utility Easement to the
Florida Power & Light Company for placement of facilities serving the
Development Services Inspector/Licensing Building, Project No. 8649;
authorize the Chairman to execute the Utility Easement; approve payment of
necessary fees and costs to close; authorize the Division of County Lands to
handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: FP&L has requested a new recorded utility
easement for placement of new facilities to service the Development Services
Inspector/Licensing Building currently under construction in downtown Fort
Myers at 1825 Hendry Street. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Enables FP&L to place a pad-mounted
transformer within the granted easement area to provide electrical service to
the Development Services Inspector/Licensing Building. (#20030532-County Lands) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the donation of a roadway/drainage
easement (Parcel 800.1) to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
for the Metro Extension Project, F.P. No. 1957191, authorize the Chairman on
behalf of the Board of County Commissioners to execute easement documents and
authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and sign closing forms and
documents required by the Federal Highway Administration for FDOT acquisition
protocol. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: The Board must approve all conveyances of County
owned real estate. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Gives FDOT the right to construct or install
roadway and drainage improvements within and/or upon County owned property
for the Metro Extension Project.
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the donation of a subordination of
easement agreement (Parcel 136) to the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) for the Metro Extension Project, F.P. No. 1957191, authorize the
Chairman on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners to execute
subordination documents and authorize the Division of County Lands to handle
and sign closing forms and documents required by the Federal Highway
Administration for FDOT acquisition protocol. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: The Board must approve all conveyances of County
owned real estate. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Gives FDOT the right to construct or install
roadway and drainage improvements within and/or upon County owned property
for the Metro Extension Project.
(#20030480-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve expenditures that might exceed the
$50,000.00 level for Quote # C-020098, Annual Supply of Rock, Aggregate,
Screenings, Base Materials, and Sand for county wide use to the awarded
vendors: Rinker Materials, and Florida
Rock Industries. The quote was awarded
to the low quoter per product at the unit prices as listed on the Lee County
Tabulation Sheet. Also request
authority to renew this quote for the three optional remaining one-year
periods, upon mutual agreement of both parties. The Lee County Port Authority also utilizes this quote under
the cooperative purchasing agreement. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To continue the use of a quote for Rock,
Aggregate, Screenings, Base Material, and Sand for all Lee County users
beyond the $50,000.00 threshold. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Establishes a quote for all Lee County users
without the collective spending limit of $50,000.00. (#20030555-Purchasing) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve and execute an Interlocal Agreement
between Lee County, and Messiah Lutheran Church in North Fort Myers. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: The Board of County Commissioners must approve
Interlocal Agreements. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides storm shelter for emergency workers and
family members from Pine Island and North Fort Myers when they are required
to evacuate their facilities and dwellings.
It also provides outside space in the parking lots to be used as
distribution points and staging areas for response and recovery equipment. (#20030123-Emergency Management) |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
RESOURCES |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve award of Quote #Q-030260, Sign Blanks,
Posts, Hardware, and Miscellaneous Sign Materials for the Division of
Transportation, Traffic Section.
Award is being made to the following vendors: Municipal Supply & Sign Co. (Sections
A, B, & L), Allied Tube & Conduit (Section C), 3M Company (Section
D), Rocal, Inc. (Sections E, G, H, I, J, & M), and Universal Signs &
Accessories (Section K), as the overall low quoters per section based on the
unit prices listed on the attached Lee County Tabulation Sheet. No vendors quoted Section F, so this
section will be dropped from the quote, and due to the small dollar amount,
these items will be purchased as needed during the year. This quotation is being awarded for a
one-year period. Also request
authority to renew this quotation for four additional one-year periods, if in
the best interest of the County, at the expiration of the original term. For general information, DOT anticipates spending
approximately $130,000.00 next fiscal year.
Funding will come from the individual division’s budget and they will
be responsible for monitoring their own expenditures. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To provide a consistent source for sign blanks,
sign posts, hardware, and related sign materials at the most economical cost. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Establishes annual unit prices for the materials
necessary for the installation and maintenance of traffic control signs. In this manner, the department can
optimize purchasing amounts and maintain minimal levels of stock. (#20030489-Transportation) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve a request from the Cape Coral Chamber of
Commerce and authorize the Chairman to Execute the agreement on behalf of the
BOCC. Approve the closing of the Cape
Coral Bridge on July 4, 2003 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. (July 5, 2003) to
accommodate the Chamber’s Red, White and Boom Celebration. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Approval of a bridge closure and the resultant
loss of revenue requires BOCC approval. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows the Chamber to proceed with the planning of
their 4th of July Celebration.
(#20030523-Transportation) |
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UTILITIES
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve construction of a water distribution and
gravity collection system serving Hawks
Preserve. This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is
located approximately 1,000’ north side of S.R. 80 along the east side of Old
Olga Road. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service, fire protection
and sanitary sewer service to this proposed single-family residential
development. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides adequate utility infrastructure to
support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County
Utilities Operations Manual.
(#20030482-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a
donation for a water distribution and gravity collection system serving
SANIBEL BEACH PLACE. This is a
developer-contributed asset and the project is located on the south side of
Summerlin Road approximately ¼ mile east of McGregor Boulevard. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service, fire protection
and sanitary sewer service to this recently constructed commercial
development. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations
Manual and places the water and gravity collection systems into
operation. (#20030529-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve construction of a water and gravity main
extension serving Avalon Bay – Phase 4.
This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on
the north side of Gladiolus Drive approximately 800’ west of Winkler Road. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service and sanitary
sewer service to this phase of the proposed multi-family development. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides adequate utility infrastructure to
support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County
Utilities Operations Manual.
(#20030530-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve construction of a gravity main extension
serving Bal Isle Drive. This is a Lee
County MSTBU Services contributed asset and the project is located between
McGregor Boulevard and the Caloosahatchee, just south of Cypress Lake Drive. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide central sewer service to this portion
of the existing single-family subdivision. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides adequate sanitary sewer infrastructure to
the area that is currently on septic systems. (#20030537-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a
donation of a water and a gravity main extension serving Heritage Cove, Tract ‘C’. This is a Developer contributed asset
project located on the east side of A & W Bulb Road approximately 580’
south of McGregor Blvd. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service, fire protection
and sanitary sewer service to this phase of the residential development. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Places the water and sewer mains into operation
and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20030539-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve establishment of twenty-two (22) positions
for the Lee County Utilities Division (LCU), needed to provide necessary
administrative, maintenance, construction and operations personnel due to the
assumption/acquisition of the Gulf Environmental Services (GES) water and
sewer system, f/k/a Gulf Utilities, as well as the Gateway Services District
Wastewater Treatment System (GSD), both in the month of July, 2003. Also approve transfer from Utilities
Reserves (GC5890148700.509910), in the amount of $493,066.71 for fiscal year
2002/2003 for salaries, benefits and equipment. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To satisfy the required manpower needed to comply with FDEP operator requirements, as well as the additional administrative staffing needed due to the takeover. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides needed personnel for proper staffing at
three wastewater treatment plants, two water treatment plants, 98 raw sewage
lift stations, the water distribution system, as well as the seamless
takeover of existing on-going contracts, improvements, design and
construction for the two utilities.
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Change Order No. 1 to the Cypress Lake
Drive Widening & Utility Relocation project, Contract No. 2368 with
Florida State Underground Inc. to increase the proposed water main size from
12-inch to 16-inch diameter. Change Order amount is $225,775.32, for a
revised total Not-To-Exceed contract amount of $2,136,621.87. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Pursuant to Administrative Code AC-4-4 Lee County
Contracts Manual, approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, Change Orders
over $50,000 require Board approval. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Increases capacity of the water distribution main
being replaced as part of the roadway-widening project. (#20030521-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Change Engineer Position Number #02178 from
part-time to full-time. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board approval is required to change positions
from part-time to full-time. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows a full-time position needed for increased
workload. (#20030528-Utilities) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the award of the following Projects: #
EX030490, the purchase of one (1) International cab and chassis truck from
International Truck and Engine Corporation at the Florida State Contract
price (including several contract and non-contract options totaling
$10,718.00 and a deduct/credit of $9,556.00) of $66,221.00; and # IT030491,
the purchase and installation of a dump body at the informally quoted price
of $11,331.25 from the best price vendor Jim Hardee Equipment Company, Inc.;
for Lee County Utilities. Grand total
for this purchase: $77,552.25. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Section 11.0.3.1 of the Lee County Purchasing and
Payment Procedures Manual exempts “the purchase of equipment that has gone
through the Administrative Code Procedure, such as State Contracts or Federal
General Services Administration Schedules, providing the purchase, rental, or
lease amount does not exceed $50,000.00”.
As this expenditure will exceed $50,000.00, Board approval is
required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: This truck will allow Lee County Utilities to move
debris from construction sites and to tow a trailer for the transport of
heavy equipment.
(#20030547-Utilities) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Supplemental Task Authorization No. 3 to
Contract #1853, to Hole Montes Inc., for CN-01-11 Miscellaneous Utility
Engineering Design and/or Inspection Services – Permit Renewal
Assistance/Reports for the Fort Myers Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant, for
continuation of the project in the amount of $47,600.00 (with a total amount
for the project of $57,600.00). WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Pursuant to the Lee County Contract Manual,
approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, the Board is required to approve
all Supplemental Task Authorizations in excess of $50,000.00 to Professional
Services Agreements. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Will enable the Consultant to continue with the
project known as Permit Renewal Assistance/Reports for the Fort Myers Beach
Wastewater Treatment Plant. (#20030553-Utilities) |
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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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). (#20030570-Clerk of
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve payment of
delinquent tax overbid claim-Chiappetta. 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.
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May
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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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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the purchase of Parcel 217, in Section 36,
Township 43 South, Range 24 East, located at 15601 Hart Road in North Fort
Myers, for the Conservation 2020 Land Acquisition Program, Project No. 8800,
in the amount of $618,000, 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. 20021239
for the Conservation 2020 Program. (#20030394-County Lands) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
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TRANSPORTATION |
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UTILITIES |
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Direct to Public Hearing revised Lee County
Lobbying Ordinance. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Public Hearing is required to make ordinance
revisions. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Sets the matter for Public Hearing for June 10,
2003. (#20030575-County Attorney |
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HEARING EXAMINER |
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PORT AUTHORITY |
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CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS |
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