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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Robert W. Gray, Deputy
County Attorney |
August 31, 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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Invocation: |
Pastor
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St.
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Childhood
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(Commissioner
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August
31, 2004
1. |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve lease with Uccello Immobilien GMBH for
8,404 square feet of space at the University Park Building, 12800 University
Park Drive in Ft. Myers, Florida.
This space will be occupied by the Economic Development Office. Lease is all inclusive of utilities and
services except for telephone and data.
Base lease cost will be $14.00 per square foot and CAM charges of
$8.10 per square foot for a total annual charge of $185,728.40. Lease is for five years with the option to
renew for one additional five year term.
Lease cost will increase annually by 3% during the initial and renewal
terms. Lease can be terminated after
the 24th month of the initial five year term. Landlord will contribute $35,200.00
towards renovation costs as long as those renovations are permanently
attached to the structure. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board must approve all lease agreements WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows Economic Development to function in a more
centrally located proximity to the areas that they service through their
programs. They will now have more parking for their patrons as well as more
office space for their growing staff needs.
Also allows them to be located in the same building as VCB, who they
partner with for some functions.
(#20041081-Economic Development) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve lease with Uccello Immobilien GMBH for
11,428 square feet of space at the University Park Building, 12800 University
Park Drive in Ft. Myers, Florida. This
space will be occupied by the Visitor and Convention Bureau. Lease is all inclusive of utilities and
services except for telephone and data.
Base lease cost will be $14.00 per square foot and CAM charges of
$8.10 per square foot for a total annual charge of $252,558.80. Lease is for five years with the option to
renew for one additional five year term.
Lease cost will increase annually by 3% during the initial and renewal
terms. Lease can be terminated after
the 24th month of the initial five year term. Landlord will contribute $48,838.00
towards renovation costs as long as those renovations are permanently
attached to the structure. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board must approve all lease agreements WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows VCB to function in a more centrally located
proximity to the areas that they service through their programs. They will
now have more parking for their patrons as well as more office space for
their growing staff needs. Also
allows VCB to be in the same building as Economic Development who they
partner with for some functions.
(#20041082-VCB) |
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2. |
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
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5. |
HUMAN SERVICES |
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INDEPENDENT |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Award Professional Services Agreement for CN-04-03
MSBU MASTER CONTRACT, to JRI Engineering, Inc., for a two (2) year period
with the option of renewal for one (1) additional 12-month period for
compensation as set forth in Exhibit B of the Agreements. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: The Consultant will provide any and all consulting
services for MSBU (Municipal Service Benefit Unit) Master Contract. (#20041050-MSTBU Services) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
RESOURCES |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve award of Project # PB040605, the purchase
of one new International Model 4300 cab and chassis with Peterson Model TL3
loader for Solid Waste from Sunstate International Trucks at the Florida
Sheriffs Association/open market price of $87,413.44. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Expenditures exceeding $50,000 require Board
approval. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides Solid Waste with a second clam bucket
truck to clean up the right-of-ways in Lee County. This truck will haul materials to and from various different
job sites, the incinerator, and different landfills. (#20040984-Solid Waste) |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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UTILITIES |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve construction of water and gravity main
extensions serving Solera at HealthPark. This is a Developer contributed asset
project located at the west end of Health Park Circle North. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water, fire protection and
sanitary sewer service to this proposed 473-unit multi-family development. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Complies with the Lee County Utilities line
extension policy and provides adequate utility infrastructure to support
development of the subject property.
(#20040999-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a
donation of one (1) 4” diameter fire line serving Central Metropolitan Commerce
Center, Lot 10. This is a
Developer Contributed asset project located at the corner of Metropolis
Avenue and Endeavor Lane. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable 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. (#20041000-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).
(#20041070-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. Included in the report in compliance with Chapter 218.415 Florida Statutes, Local Government Investment Policies is the stated and fair market value of the investments managed by the Clerk’s Office. Additionally, In pursuant to Lee County Ordinance 02-28 activity for the Driver’s Education Safety Trust Funds. 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.
(#20041071-Clerk of Courts) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve payment of delinquent tax overbid
claim-Drain. 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. (#20041072-Clerk of Courts) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve payment of delinquent tax overbid
claim-Miller. 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. (#20041073-Clerk of Courts) |
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August
31, 2004
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve interlocal agreement between Lee County
and the City of Sanibel for the granting of funds for the Old Schoolhouse
Renovation. Authorize the Chairman’s
signature on the interlocal agreement.
Approve budget amendment resolution and transfer in the amount of
$75,000 each for FY 2003-04, approve budget request of $75,000 to be included
in the FY 2004-05 budget and amend the CIP accordingly. Transfer is from TDC debt service fund
reserves. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: The Board of County Commissioners’ approval is
required on all interlocal agreements, as well as budget amendment
resolutions and transfers. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Finalizes the Interlocal Agreement with the City
of Sanibel and allocates funds accordingly.
(#20041048-VCB) |
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CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN |
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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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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the proposed pay plan for fiscal year
2004-2005, effective October 14th, 2004.
Funding has been provided in the new budget. Provide a 3.3% Cost of Living Adjustment to eligible employees
– within their prospective pay ranges – based on the Consumer Price Index. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To maintain competitive pay grades and salary
ranges consistent with good compensation practices compared to the change in
the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from July 1ST of 2003 through June
30TH of 2004 as well as the 2004 Lee County Annual Salary Survey. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Maintains ability to attract retain and motivate
employees. (#20041061-Human
Resources) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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8. |
SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
RESOURCES |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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10. |
UTILITIES |
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11. |
PARKS AND RECREATION |
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12. |
COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve proposed changes to the Fiscal Year
2004-2005 County Attorney’s Office Pay Plan effective October 14, 2004 which
provides 3.3% Cost of Living Adjustment to eligible employees within their
prospective pay ranges based on the Consumer Price Index and to remain
consistent with County Administration 2004-2005 Pay Plan. Funding is subject to budget process and
appropriation. WHY
ACTION IS NECESSARY: For the County Attorney’s Office Pay Plan to
include the 3.3% CPI increase (or such other CPI increase the Board approves
for county employees) to the minimum/maximum salary ranges for attorneys and
support staff positions, and adopts updated office salary ranges. WHAT
ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Updates the County Attorney’s Office Pay Plan with
new minimum/maximum salary ranges for attorneys and support staff positions
consistent with the Pay Plan submitted by County Administration. (#20041064-County Attorney) |
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HEARING EXAMINER |
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PORT AUTHORITY |
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CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS |
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WALK ON AGENDA ITEMS
August 31,
2004
Walk On |
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ACTION REQUESTED: WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: |
Walk On |
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Walk On |
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ACTION REQUESTED:
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CARRYOVER AGENDA ITEMS
August 31, 2004
CarryOver |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Present Timothy Rudzitis Appreciation Resolution. (#20041042-County Commission) REASON FOR CARRYOVER: |