District #1

Bob Janes

District #2

Douglas St. Cerny

Vice Chairman

District #3

Ray Judah

 

District #4

Andrew W. Coy

District #5

John E. Albion

Chairman

Donald D. Stilwell,

County Manager

 

James G. Yaeger, County Attorney

 

 

June 1, 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

 

9:30 AM

Invocation:

Pastor Ralph Rivers

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church

 

 

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

Presentations:

 

 

·         

National Trails Day Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Janes-#20040653)

 

 

·         

Senior Friendship Centers 25th Anniversary Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Judah-#20040654)

 

 

·         

National Hunger Awareness Day Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Janes-#20040655)

 

 

·         

Jewish War Veterans Week Resolution

 

 

(Commissioner Albion-#20040656)

 

 

 

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

June 1, 2004 

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize Budget Amendment Resolutions for the receipt of  $56,795,043 of bond proceeds from the Capital Revenue Bonds, Series 2004 (Justice Center).

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Budget Amendment Resolutions must be approved to receive bond proceeds.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Establishes the accounts necessary to receive bond proceeds.  (#20040629-Budget Services)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Present to the Board for information and filing the Object Code #504015 Expenditure Report for the second quarter of FY03-04 (January through March 2004)

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.  (#20040641-County Manager)

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve change of ownership of lease for 12681 Metro Parkway in Ft. Myers from James W. Wilson to Otay Investments, LLC of 1740 SE 44th Street, Cape Coral, Florida 33904.  This lease is in effect until February 28, 2005 and is being utilized by the Sheriff’s Department.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board must approve all leases and change of ownership of those leases

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Enables the county to be able to pay the new owner of the facility.  (#20040613-Facilities Management)

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition to Vacate a 12-foot wide Public Utility Easement located at 732 Delridge Ave S., Lehigh Acres, FL 33936, and adopt a resolution, setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the 22nd day of June 2004.  (Case No. VAC2004-00022)

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To build a single-family residence 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.  (#20040586-Development Services)

 

5.

HUMAN SERVICES

 

6.

INDEPENDENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of the Pham Parcel, Plantation Extension Project No. 4065, in the amount of $35,000; 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.  (#20040533-County Lands)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of the Roth Parcel, Plantation Extension Project No. 4065, in the amount of $70,000; 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.  (#20040534-County Lands)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of the Whited Parcel, Plantation Extension Project No. 4065, in the amount of $35,000; 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.  (#20040535-County Lands)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of Parcel 313 Three Oaks Parkway South Extension Project No. 4043, in the amount of $87,000; 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.  (#20040584-County Lands)

 

 

(e)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize approval of Purchase Agreement for acquisition of Parcel 153, Burnt Store Road Widening Project No. 4088, in the amount of $63,000.00; the Chairman on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners to execute Purchase Agreement; and payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle and accept 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.  (#20040601-County Lands)

 

 

(f)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the recommendation of the Conservation Lands Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory Committee to pursue for acquisition approximately 54 acres in Township 44S, Range 23E, Section 19 on Veterans Parkway and known as Conservation 20/20 Nomination 262.  Authorize staff to enter negotiations with the property owners.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must approve advisory committee recommendations for Conservation 20/20 Program acquisitions and must authorize necessary expenses for the negotiation process.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Begins the negotiation process to buy environmentally sensitive lands needed for native plants and animals, flood control, water quality, water supply, and public use.  (#20040614-County Lands)

 

 

(g)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the recommendation of the Conservation Lands Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory Committee to pursue for acquisition approximately 0.23 acres in Township 44S, Range 27E, Section 6 in the Greenbriar area of Lehigh Acres and known as Conservation 20/20 Nomination 250.  Authorize staff to enter negotiations with the property owners.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must approve advisory committee recommendations for Conservation 20/20 Program acquisitions and must authorize necessary expenses for the negotiation process.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Begins the negotiation process to buy environmentally sensitive lands needed for native plants and animals, flood control, water quality, water supply, and public use.  (#20040615-County Lands)

 

 

(h)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the recommendation of the Conservation Lands Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory Committee to pursue for acquisition approximately 3.92 acres in Township 44S, Range 27E, Section 5 in the Greenbriar area of Lehigh Acres and known as Conservation 20/20 Nomination 243.  Authorize staff to enter negotiations with the property owners.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must approve advisory committee recommendations for Conservation 20/20 Program acquisitions and must authorize necessary expenses for the negotiation process.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Begins the negotiation process to buy environmentally sensitive lands needed for native plants and animals, flood control, water quality, water supply, and public use.  (#20040616-County Lands)

 

 

(i)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of the Davis Parcel, Plantation Extension Project No. 4065, in the amount of $229,500; 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.  (#20040639-County Lands)

 

 

(j)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve the recommendation of the Conservation Lands Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory Committee to pursue for acquisition approximately 427 acres in Township 47S, Range 25E, Section 13 in the Bonita Springs area and known as Conservation 20/20 Nomination 249.  Authorize staff to enter into negotiations with the property owners.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must approve advisory committee recommendations for Conservation 20/20 Program acquisitions and must authorize necessary expenses for the negotiation process.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Begins the negotiation process to buy environmentally sensitive lands needed for native plants and animals, flood control, water quality, water supply, and public use.  (#20040640-County Lands)

 

 

(k)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Fort Myers Beach to reimburse Lee County for a not to exceed amount of $60,000 for the procurement, installation, and ongoing operational fees of an Automated Bus Arrival Times System for Fort Myers Beach.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To outline the responsibilities of both the Town of Fort Myers Beach and Lee County.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides an Interlocal agreement with the Town of Fort Myers Beach and Lee County for the procurement and installation of an Automated Bus Arrival Times System for Fort Myers Beach.  The Town will reimburse the county for the procurement, installation, and ongoing operational fees and the County will oversee ongoing operation and maintenance of the system  (#20040671-Transit)

 

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

8.

SOLID WASTE-NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Execute Amendment No. 3 to Florida Department of Environmental Protection Contract No. GC570, Agreement for Storage Tank System Compliance Verification Program for Lee County.  No additional funding is required.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

All agreements and amendments thereto require approval by the Board of County Commissioners.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Amends four (4) paragraphs of existing ten-year contract.  (#20040609-Natural Resources)

 

9.

TRANSPORTATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept for maintenance the frontage road at the southeast corner of Summerlin Road and Pine Ridge Road which extends from the east right-of-way line of Pine Ridge Road thence east, north and east 1100’ built under D.O. #2002-00247, where it connects to a frontage road previously accepted by the Board, Section 8, Township 46 south, range 24 East.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board action is necessary to conclude the final step in the Road Maintenance Acceptance Policy, AC-11-7.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides formal notification to the public that the Department of Transportation is now responsible for the maintenance of this road.  (#20040520-Transportation)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve budget amendment resolution for revenues and expenditures and amend FY03-08 Capital Improvement Program.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Requires BOCC approval for budget resolutions and amendments to CIP.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows County to accept a contribution from the City Of Bonita Springs in the amount of $6,864,000 as per the approved Joint Supplemental Interlocal Agreement to be expended on the Three Oaks Extension, South Project #4043.  (#20040600-Transportation)

 

10.

UTILITIES

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve construction of a water main extension serving Gladiolus Crossing. This is a Developer contributed asset and the project is located at the northeast corner of Gladiolus Drive and Winkler Road.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer service to the proposed Shopping Center.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual.  (#20040514-Utilities)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Change Order #2 with Phoenix Construction Services under Contract #2409 (B-03-06) Alico Road Improvements in the amount of $1,390,770.00 for a total contract amount of $14,216.959.19.  Also approve budget transfer from Utilities Reserve for Contingencies in the amount of $1,400,000.00 and amend FY 03/04 CIP for Improvements Construction.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board approval required.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Will provide major water transmission mains in conjunction with the Alico Road Improvements project to accommodate growth in the Lee County Utility and GES Service areas.  (#20040658-Utilities)

 

11.

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept termination letter and approve and executive new contract with the Lehigh Acres Senior Center, Inc. for the use of a county-owned building for the Lehigh Senior Center , for a contract period through December 31, 2005.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Board must approve all agreements for public-private partnerships.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Allows the Lehigh Acres Senior Center, Inc. to provide a continuation of senior programs in the east area of Lee County.  (#20040589-Parks and Recreation)

 

12.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Direct amendment of Lee County Land Development Code regarding Estero Special Development Areas (Sunset Provision) to Public Hearings.  Recommended hearing dates are as follows: Local Planning Agency: May 24, 2004; BOCC First Public Hearing: June 8, 2004; BOCC Second Public Hearing: June 22, 2004.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Public Hearings are necessary to adopt amendments to the LDC.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Set hearing dates before the LPA and Board of County Commissioners for advertising purposes.  (#20040644-County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

 

 

(a)

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).  (#20040618-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize signature of Chairman to apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Assistance funds for the multi-jurisdictional Combined Law Enforcement Against Narcotics Task Force (C.L.E.A.N. Task Force) in the amount of $323,543.  The LCSO requests that the Chairman authorize C.L.E.A.N. grant application.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The grant requires the signature of the government executive.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Affords the Lee County Sheriff’s Office the opportunity to procure funds for C.L.E.A.N. Task Force.  (#20040627-Sheriff)

 

 

(c)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve payment of delinquent tax overbid claim-Cosby.

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.  (#20040649-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

(d)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve payment of delinquent tax overbid claim-Cosby.

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.  (#20040652-Clerk of Courts)

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

June 1, 2004

 

1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

 

2.

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

 

3.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

4.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

 

(a)

ACTION REQUESTED:

Accept a Petition to Vacate the Westerly 700 +/- feet of Coconut Road, a County Road Right-of-Way Easement (Viewer’s Road), and a smaller portion of County owned Road Right-of-Way, located at Coconut Road, Estero, Florida and adopt a resolution setting a Public Hearing for 5:00 PM on the 22nd day of June 2004.  (Case No. VAC2003-00023)

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

To permit the development of the Coconut Point Marina property and to provide a private road to the marina parcel.  Item is on administrative agenda due to policy issues associated with public waterway access.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Setting the time and date of the Public Hearing.  (#20040642-Development Services)

 

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:

Approve the Resolution of Necessity for the acquisition and condemnation of parcels required for the Koreshan Boulevard Extension now known as Estero Parkway (Three Oaks Parkway to Ben Hill Griffin Parkway), Project No. 5021.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

The Board must formally approve the 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 Koreshan Boulevard Extension now known as Estero Parkway (Three Oaks Parkway to Ben Hill Griffin Parkway), Project No. 5021.  (#20040566-County Attorney)

 

 

(b)

ACTION REQUESTED:

1.  Receive the Final Report from the Lee County Charter Review Committee II, which includes the Committee’s proposed Amendments to the Lee County Charter for electorate consideration on November 2, 2004.  2.  Vote on each of the Amendments individually for their subsequent placement on the November 2, 2004 ballot.  3.  Authorize staff to set and advertise for a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. for the Board’s consideration of the adoption of (a) a Resolution directing the placement of the Board-selected Amendments onto the November 2, 2004 ballot, and (b) an Ordinance amending the Lee County Charter with the Board-selected Amendments to be approved at the November 2, 2004 General Election.

WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY:

Per the Lee County Charter, the Charter Review Committee is obligated to present to the Board of County Commissioners, its proposals for any Amendments to the Lee County Charter to be voted upon by the electorate at the November 2, 2004 election, and for the Board to approve the proposed Amendments.

WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:

Complies with Charter requirements for the Charter Review Committee’s presentation of its proposals for Charter Amendments to the Lee County Charter for electorate consideration on November 2, 2004.  (#20040638-County Attorney)

 

13.

HEARING EXAMINER

 

14.

PORT AUTHORITY

 

15.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS