District #1Bob
Janes |
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
G. Yaeger, County Attorney |
February 24, 2004 |
Please fill out a “Request to Comment” card if you plan to address the Board and return it to the Clerk at the left of the podium prior to the start of the meeting.
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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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Pastor
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Covenant
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9:30
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PUBLIC HEARING: ACTION REQUESTED:
Conduct second public
hearing and then execute a development agreement with the owners
and
developers of the Coconut Point DRI that will govern mitigation of the transportation
impacts created by the Coconut Point DRI. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Florida Statutes requires
at least two public hearings before a local government enters into a
development agreement. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Finalizes the terms and
conditions applicable to mitigating the transportation impacts created by Coconut Point DRI. (#20040175-County Attorney) |
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Walk-ons
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Commissioners'
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February 24, 2004
1. |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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2. |
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Change Order No. 10 to Barany Schmitt
Summers Weaver & Partners Inc. for CN-01-03 Justice Center Expansion,
Contract No. 1785, for the Addition of Pods “E” and “F” new construction,
Pedestrian Bridge, Elevator Addition to the SunTrust Building and Outdoor
Plaza in the amount of $1,237,390.00.
Also approve a Budget Transfer in the amount of $2,600,000.00 from the
Capital Improvement Fund Reserves to the Justice Center Expansion project and
amend FY03/04-07/08 CIP accordingly. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: The Consultant will provide, under Change Order
No. 10, the addition of Pods “E” and “F”, Pedestrian Bridge, Elevator
Addition at the SunTrust Building and Outdoor Plaza. (#20040154-Construction and Design) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Addendum to the Construction Manager
Agreement, for RFQ-02-03 Lee County Constitutional Complex, with Casey
Construction (Contract #2071) to include the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
for 1st and 4th Floor Interior Renovations in the
amount of $524,198.78 (which includes
the 7% CM Fee). 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
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: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: This project entails renovations to the first and
fourth floor of the Lee County Constitutional Complex to provide improved
customer service and remittance processing operations. The total affected floor area encompasses
approximately 10,364 square feet. The
work will include the reconfiguration and/or the installation of new
architectural, structural, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, electrical,
telecommunications and security systems.
(#20040164-Construction and Design) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Addendum to the Construction Manager
Agreement, for RFQ-02-06 Lakes Regional Library, with Compass Construction
Inc. (Contract #2369) to include the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Phase
II, in the amount of $6,537,740.00 (includes the 5% CM Fee less CM fees paid
during Phase I and pre-construction services). 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. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides Construction Management for Phase II of Lakes Regional Library construction. The work will include sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, woods and plastics, doors and windows, finishes, equipment, furnishings, conveying system, mechanical and electrical for Lakes Regional Library. (#20040174-Construction and Design) |
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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 3732 Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres, Florida 33971, and
adopt a resolution, setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the 23rd
day of March 2004. (Case No.
VAC2003-00077) WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To build a preschool on the combined four (4)
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. (#20031526-Development Services) |
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HUMAN SERVICES |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve a budget amendment resolution for the
Department of Human Services to receive $40,000 of unanticipated revenues
from the Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program (FEMA). WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To allow deposit of unanticipated revenue and
establish expenditure line items. WHAT THE
ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Amends the existing Department budget. (#20040157-Human Services) |
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INDEPENDENT |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the Agreement to Terminate Lease or
Assignment of Lease with Conroy, Simberg, Ganon Krevans & Abel, P.A., for
the County’s space needs within the downtown Fort Myers SunTrust Building,
located at 2000 Main Street (STRAP No. 13-44-24-P4-00410.0010). The cost of the lease space will be
approximately $180,000 for the first year; if the County does not purchase
the building. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Provides +/- 7500 square feet of office space for
County needs within the subject building. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: The Agreement terminates the lease of Conroy et
al’s lease within the subject; if the County owns the building, or assigns
the lease to the County; if the County does not own the building. (#20040115-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of
Parcel 319, Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the
amount of $85,000; 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 purchase of the property during the voluntary
acquisition phase of the project.
(#20040143-County Lands) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
RESOURCES |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Execute Grant Agreement #03047 with Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), awarding $25,000 to Lee County
for construction of the “FWC ‘04 Reef Grant” project. Approve corresponding Budget Amendment
Resolution amending the FY03-04 - 07-08 CIP Program accordingly. Execute
“Attachment E” - Certification regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility
and Voluntary Exclusion. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To accept funding from FWC and certify eligibility
to receive federal funds. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Formalizes $25,000 in grant funding. (#20040123-Natural Resources) |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Request Board authorize elimination of non-viable
project alternatives from further consideration in the Project Development
and Environment (PD&E) study for County Road 951 as shown on the attached
graphic in red. Authorize DRMP, Inc.
to proceed with further study of the initial project alternatives as shown in
green on the attached graphic. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board of County Commissioners must adopt proposed
county roadway alignments. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows DRMP, Inc. to proceed with the PD&E
study. (#20040161-Transportation) |
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UTILITIES |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve construction of a water main extension and
force main extension serving West Bay
Club Bay Bridge Boulevard Extension.
This Developer contributed asset and the project is located
approximately 1-1/2 miles west of S. Tamiami Trail at the end of Bay Bridge
Boulevard. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service, fire protection,
and sanitary sewer service to the proposed development. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Complies with the Lee County Utilities line
extension policy and provides adequate water and sanitary sewer
infrastructure to support development of the subject property. (#20040114-Utilities) |
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Formerly approve United States Department of
Agriculture’s Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) Grant and budget
Amendment and Resolution for $19,997.73 for Caloosahatchee Regional Park to
remove exotic grasses on approximately 60 acres of parkland. Follow-up pest
management treatments for 3 years. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board must formally accept grants. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: To continue with the removal of exotic vegetation
throughout our Parks.
(#20040152-Parks and Recreation) |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Adopt resolution approving the issuance of Lee
County Industrial Development Authority Health Care Facilities Refunding
Revenue Bonds (Hope Hospice Project), Series 2004 for the benefit of HOPE of
Southwest Florida, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $18,900,000.00 for the
primary purpose of financing the costs of acquisition, construction and
equipping of certain hospice facilities to be owned and operated by HOPE of
Southwest Florida, Inc. and refinancing certain outstanding indebtedness. WHY
ACTION IS NECESSARY: Authorizes Industrial Development Authority to
issue industrial development bonds pursuant to Chapter 159, Florida Statutes. WHAT
ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides Board consideration of proposed
Industrial Development Authority Bonds as required by Internal Revenue Code
and Florida Statutes. Board approval will authorize and adopt approving bond
issuance resolution.
(#20040177-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).
(#20040182-Clerk of Courts) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve payment of delinquent tax overbid
claim-Ellen M. Rotermund Estate. 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. (#20040155-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. (#20040183-Clerk of Courts) |
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February 24, 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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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
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TRANSPORTATION |
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10. |
UTILITIES |
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11. |
PARKS AND RECREATION |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt resolution amending the Shell Point DRI
Development Order Map H. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Florida Statutes requires Board approval of
amendments to developments of regional impact. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Amends the Master Development Plan (Map H) for the
Shell Point DRI to an expedited process in accordance with Florida Statutes
and the Lee County Land Development Code.
(#20040146-County Attorney) |
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HEARING EXAMINER |
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14. |
PORT AUTHORITY |
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15. |
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS |
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February 24, 2004
5:00 PM
NO 5:00 PUBLIC HEARINGS WERE
SCHEDULED