District #1 Bob
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District #2 Douglas St. Cerny Vice Chairman |
District #3 Ray
Judah
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District #4 Andrew W. Coy |
District #5 John E. Albion Chairman |
Donald D. Stilwell, County Manager |
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James
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January 6, 2004 |
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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
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January
6, 2004
1. |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Change Order NO. 5 to Contract #1584 for
RFP-00-10 Tourism Advertising, Program Planning, Creation &
Implementation with BVK/McDonald in the amount of $550,000.00 for additional
marketing & expenditures at new airport terminal. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: To cover for additional funds allocated to cover
for additional marketing & expenditures at new airport terminal. (#20031377-VCB) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Present to the Board for information and filing
the Object Code #504015 Expenditure Report for the fourth quarter of FY02-03
(July through September 2003). 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. (#20031470-County Manager) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve $52,500 for the Edison-Ford Estates and
$100,000 for the Southwest Florida Community Foundation to manage funding on
behalf of the Alliance of the Arts under the Tourist Development Council
Attractions Marketing Program. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: This Approval will allow the Visitor &
Convention Bureau to distribute these funds, utilizing the current purchasing
system. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: This Approval will allow non-profit organizations
under the TDC Attractions Marketing Program to advertise and promote local
attractions so as to attract visitors and to enhance their visit to Lee County. (#20031484-VCB) |
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2. |
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Award Professional Services Agreement for CN-03-13
TEN MILE LINEAR PARK, to David M. Jones, Jr. and Associates, for a total
contract amount of $263,239.00. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: This project involves the consultant providing the
necessary professional services for the Ten Mile Linear Park. (#20031419-Construction and Design) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Award Professional Services Agreement for CN-03-17
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES/UTILITIES WAREHOUSE, to Sheeley Architects, Inc. ,
for a lump sum of $74,500.00. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides a Consultant that will perform the following
professional services: Design and
construction administration for a 20,000 square foot metal building system
warehouse. Services to include but
not be limited to architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing,
electrical, surveying, and landscaping.
(#20031483-Construction and Design) |
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3. |
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
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4. |
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Accept a Petition to Vacate a 12-foot wide Public
Utility Easement located at 3114 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, Florida 33971, and
adopt a resolution, setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the 27th
day of January 2004. (Case No.
VAC2003-00068) WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To construct three (3) commercial buildings on the
combined eight (8) 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.
(#20031297-Community Development). |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Accept a Petition to
Vacate a 12-foot wide Public Utility Easement located at 2401 Gretchen Ave
S., Lehigh Acres, Florida 33971, and adopt a resolution, setting a Public
Hearing for 5:00 PM on the 27th day of January 2004. (Case No. VAC2003-00067) WHY ACTION IS
NECESSARY: To construct a
commercial building 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. (#20031445-Community Development) |
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HUMAN SERVICES |
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INDEPENDENT |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of
Parcel 236, Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount
of $82,500.00; authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County
Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: The Board must accept all real estate conveyances
to Lee County. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: The Board avoids Eminent Domain. (#20031436-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of
Parcel 238, Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the
amount of $57,500.00; authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of
County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: The Board must accept all real estate conveyances
to Lee County. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: The Board avoids Eminent Domain. (#20031473-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the award of formal quotation Q-030763,
the purchase of New Holland parts to the highest percentage off list price
vendor meeting specification requirements, Creel Tractor. Approximate expenditure, $100,000. per
year. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Purchases over $50,000 must be board approved. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES
Allows
Fleet Management to continue to buy New Holland parts for County
equipment. (#20031474-Fleet
Management) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
RESOURCES |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract #2318, with
Hardesty & Hanover, LLP, for CN-02-14 Sanibel Island Causeway
Improvements, Causeway Reconstruction and Replacement of Structure A, for a
total not-to-exceed amount of $589,239.64. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows for a design change from a rehabilitation
bridge to a total bridge replacement for the Causeway Reconstruction and
Replacement of Structure A.
(#20031369-Transportation) |
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UTILITIES |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve construction of a water distribution and
gravity collection system serving International
Design Center. This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is
located on southeast corner of I-75 and Corkscrew Road. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service, fire protection
and sanitary sewer service to the 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.
(#20031453-Utilities) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance by Resolution and recording
of one (1) Utility Easement, as a donation of water distribution system, one
(1) 8” diameter fire line and a gravity collection system serving Grand Bay Plaza. This is a developer
contributed asset project located on the west side of South Tamiami Trail
approximately 1000’ south of Shadow Creek Boulevard in San Carlos Park. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to the recently constructed shopping center. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Places the water and sewer systems into operation
and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20031454-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve construction of a water main extension
serving American Hotel, Restaurant and Convenience Store. This
is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located on the south side
of Daniels Parkway approximately 1/2 mile east of I-75. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service and fire
protection to the 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.
(#20031455-Utilities) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance by Resolution as a
donation of water distribution and gravity collection systems, two lift
stations and a force main serving Miromar
Lakes, Mediterranean Village, Phases 1 & 2. This is a developer
contributed asset project located on the east side of Ben Hill Griffin
Parkway approximately 1- 1/4 miles south of Alico Road. 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 systems into operation
and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20031456-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve for acceptance and filing with the Clerks
Office, Minutes Department, an after-the-fact emergency under E-03-08, GES
Resolution No. 03-07-08 for the purchase of a used 0.5 MGD Davco Wastewater
Treatment Package Plant and related components from Bonita Springs Utilities,
Inc. in the amount of $62,500.00. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board approval is required. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides after-the-fact approval under the
emergency GES Resolution for Purchase Order Number 53295 for the purchase of
a used Davco Wastewater Treatment Package Plant located in Bonita Springs
which will be used to help increase capacity in LCU’s newly acquired former
GES service area.
(#20031457-Utilities) |
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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12. |
COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Direct consideration of a Resolution supporting
the establishment of the Arborwood Community Development District by the
Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission to public hearing on January
27, 2004 at 9:30 am or as soon thereafter as it may be heard. WHY
ACTION IS NECESSARY: A Resolution adopted by the BOCC is the only means
of expressing support or objection to the granting of a petition to establish
a UCDD of greater than 1,000 acres. WHAT
ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Supports the creation of an independent special
district that will provide an alternative method to manage and finance basic
services within the community development district.
(#20031486-County Attorney) |
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HEARING EXAMINER |
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PORT AUTHORITY |
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15. |
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). (#20031493-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. Also included, in compliance with Florida Statute 218.415, Local Government Investment Policies, is the stated and fair market value of the investments managed by the Clerk’s Office. 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.
(#20031494-Clerk of Courts) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize Chairman to apply for second year
funding from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement: Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners grant
03-CJ-2J-09-46-01-004/CPU Substance
Abuse Tx Program. The total grant
application is for $185,000 with $138,750
funded through FDLE and $46,250 as a cash match from general revenue
funds. The Lee County Sheriff's
Office requests the signature of the Chairman to apply for this grant. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: The application requires the signature of the
government executive. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Signature of the application will afford the Lee
County Sheriff's Office the opportunity to apply for second year funding for
the program. (#20031492-Sheriff) |
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January
6, 2004
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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5. |
HUMAN SERVICES |
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INDEPENDENT |
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7. |
PUBLIC SAFETY |
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8. |
SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
RESOURCES |
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9. |
TRANSPORTATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Confirm the cost sharing proposal with East Lee
County Water Control District for the reconstruction of Abrams and Centennial
Boulevards as discussed at the January 5, 2004 M&P Meeting. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: The Board of County Commissioners must approve
expenditures in excess of $50,000.00. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides direction to staff and the East Lee
County Water Control District on what the County will require to accept
jurisdiction and maintenance responsibilities for Abrams and Centennial
Boulevards.
(#20031504-Transportation) |
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UTILITIES |
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11. |
PARKS AND RECREATION |
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12. |
COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Proposed Settlement of Cook v. Lee
County, Case No. 03-4167 CA-I.
Approve settlement that requires Lee County to refund $6,000.00 of
eschedated replevin bond in the amount of $7,973.44. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To resolve pending litigation. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Ends litigation, saves further litigation
expenses, Lee County retains $1,973.44 in escheated funds. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE. (#20031451-County Attorney) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve amendment to the Interlocal Agreement
between Lee County and the City of Fort Myers for the granting of funds for
Edison Home Renovations. Authorize
Commissioner’s signature on the amended Interlocal Agreement. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board of County Commissioners’ approval is
required to amend the agreement with the City of Fort Myers for the granting
of funds for the Edison Home Renovations. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Finalizes the Amended Interlocal Agreement with
the City of Fort Myers.
(#20031468-County Attorney) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve an exchange of the County’s real property
interest in a 6-foot wide public walkway easement from Estero Boulevard to
the beach (Gulf of Mexico) on property known as the Pink Shell in Fort Myers
Beach, Florida, to allow a replacement easement to be located just south of
the current walkway; and authorize the Chairman to sign the necessary
documents to complete the exchange. WHY
ACTION IS NECESSARY: An exchange of County-owned property under
§125.37, F.S., requires approval by the Board of County Commissioners. WHAT
ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: The exchange will allow the relocation and
improvement of a pedestrian walkway for beach access.
(#20031482-County Attorney) |
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HEARING EXAMINER |
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PORT AUTHORITY |
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15. |
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS |
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