District #1 Bob
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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Robert W. Gray, Deputy
County Attorney |
November 2, 2004 |
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November
2, 2004
1. |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Authorize Budget Amendment Resolutions for the
receipt of $28,052,350 of bond proceeds from the Five Cent Local Option Gas
Tax Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2004 and related budget adjustment. 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. (#20041235-Budget Services) |
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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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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve transfer of three properties on South
Street (Strap numbers 24-44-24-P4-01402.0050, 24-44-24-P4-01402.0040, and
24-44-24-P4-01402.0010) from Lee County to Southwest Florida Addictions
Services, Inc. (SWFAS) in accordance with the terms and conditions of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) guidelines, which require a
fifteen-year term to operate the properties as supportive housing. Authorize Chairman to execute the County
Deed and the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation
necessary to complete the transaction. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: To legally transfer the property from Lee County
to SWFAS for the purpose of providing supportive housing. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Increases the transitional and permanent
supportive housing stock in Lee County to assist people with a disability to
learn the skills necessary to live as independently as possible. (#20041355-Human Services) |
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INDEPENDENT |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt a Resolution to amend the Administrative
Code, amending the policy and procedure for waiving a Municipal Services
Benefit Unit penalty, AC 3-23. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Requires approval by the Board of County Commissioners. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Expands the ability of the MSTBU office to work with property owners in obtaining past due assessments. (#20041325-MSTBU Services) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve and execute a Lease Agreement between Lee
County Transit and the Lee County Port Authority to utilize a vacant piece of
land approximately 80 by 240 feet containing .44 acres adjacent to LeeTran
for parking of transit vehicles at a cost of
$336 per month. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval is required for Chairman to execute
the lease agreement. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides additional parking for transit vehicles
at a cost of $336.00 per month.
(#20041337-Transit) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Supplemental Task Authorization No. 5 to
Pitman-Hartenstein & Assoc., Contract No. 2493, under CN-03-07
Miscellaneous Professional Services – San Carlos Entry Arch - Replacement
Design in the amount of $57,626.00. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides Lee County with the concept development,
structural design analysis, plans development, geotechnical services,
architectural services electrical services, utility coordination, permit
coordination and bidding services for the San Carlos Entry Arch – Replacement
Design. (#20041349-MSTBU Services) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve the 1st addendum to the
Interlocal Agreement for Animal Services to provide comprehensive services to
the City of Bonita Springs. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Provide recalculation of appropriate fees for the
municipalities. WHAT THE
ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Distribution of costs based on services used. (#20041356-Animal Services) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Propose approval of the revised Medical and
Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts and Pre-tax Premiums for the Lee County
Health, Dental and Vision Plans. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Benefits documents must be updated to reflect
current regulations and practices. The Board of County Commissioner has
previously approved raising the amount an employee can contribute to the
Health Care Reimbursement Plan from $3,000 to $5,000. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows us to update our current documents. Our
Flexible Spending Account document will reflect the latest practices as outlined
in our Summary Plan Documents
(#20041386-Human Resources) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Request Board to approve the Interlocal Agreements
with Bonita Springs, Estero, City of Ft. Myers, Ft. Myers Beach, Iona
McGregor, Lehigh Acres, Sanibel, San Carlos Park and South Trail Fire
Departments for the distribution of Medical Data Terminals purchased with EMS
County Award Grant funds. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Interlocal Agreements will authorize EMS to
distribute Motorola Medical Data Terminals purchased with EMS County Award
Grant funds. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Completes the purchase and distribution process of
equipment noted in the grant application to designated Lee County Advanced
Life Support Providers as approved by the Board on January 6, 2004. (#20041320-EMS) |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
RESOURCES |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution requesting funding for Fiscal
Year 2005-2006 from the State of Florida Department of Environmental
Protection Beach Erosion Control Program. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Resolution required along with the Lee County Long
Range Beach Erosion Control Budget Plan to obtain State cost share
eligibility. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Enables the County to qualify for State assistance
for beach erosion control projects.
(#20041350-Natural Resources) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize reimbursement costs to Covanta Lee, Inc.
for repair work required due to damages to the waste to energy facility
caused by Hurricane Charley.
Estimated total cost for the County shall not exceed $450,000.00. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Expenditures over $50,000 require Board approval. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows roof, siding, and associated repair work to
be performed at the WTE in a timely manner and on a competitively bid basis. (#20041388-Solid Waste) |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve award of Quote # IW040640, Concrete
Culvert Pipe for D.O.T., to the overall low quoter meeting all specification
requirements Rinker Materials Hydro Conduit per the prices listed on the
attached tabsheet. Estimated annual
expenditures will be approximately $70,000.
Also request authority to renew this quote for four additional
one-year periods, upon mutual agreement of both parties. Additionally, request authority to allow
the Purchasing Director to rescind and award to the next lowest overall
bidder if the awarded vendor fails to meet their contractual
obligations. Funding will come from
the department’s budget and they will be responsible for monitoring their own
expenditures. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: All expenditures that exceed $50,000 annually must
be board approved. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows D.O.T. to obtain necessary culvert pipe
materials. (#20041324-Transportation) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve Supplemental Task Authorization (STA) No.
7 to Contract No. 2474, to Cella & Associates, Inc. under CN-03-07, for
continuation of the project in the amount of $49,000.00 (with a total amount for the project of
$212,779.70). WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides community awareness for Bonita Beach Road
Widening/Resurfacing.
(#20041353-Transportation) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Execute Extension of Agreement with Lehigh
Corporation to improve traffic circulation within Lehigh Acres by
constructing two segments of a roadway designed to complete a continuous
roadway from the intersection of Beth Stacy Boulevard and 23rd
Street to Milwaukee Boulevard at Homestead. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To extend the agreement for one year for
construction of roadway improvements to connect Beth Stacey Boulevard to
Milwaukee Boulevard. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Extends agreement for one year for construction of
an East/West Corridor in Lehigh that expires on October 30, 2004. (#20041378-Transportation) |
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UTILITIES |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve construction of a water main extension
serving Robb and Stucky Warehouse. This is a Developer contributed asset and
the project is located along the west side of Plantation Road approximately ¼
mile north of Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Parkway. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service and fire
protection to this proposed office and warehouse. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides adequate utility infrastructure to
support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County
Utilities Operations Manual.
(#20041246-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve for acceptance, and filing with the
Clerk’s Office, Minutes Department, an after-the-fact Emergency under
Resolution 03-07-08 for the purchase of Reverse Osmosis Membranes for the
Pinewoods Water Treatment Plant from Harn R/O Systems in the amount of
$231,351.00. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board approval is required for purchases over
$50,000.00. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides after-the-fact approval under the
emergency GES resolution for Purchase Order #53290 to Harn R/O Systems for
the purchase of Reverse Osmosis Membranes for the Pinewoods Water Treatment
Plant in the amount of $231,351.00.
(#20041247-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve for acceptance, and filing with the
Clerk’s Office, Minutes Department, an after-the-fact Emergency under
Resolution 03-07-08 for the purchase of 20 Motorola Receiver Transmitter
Units from DCR Engineering Services for the GES lift stations in the amount
of $139,575.00. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board approval is required for purchases over
$50,000.00. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides after-the-fact approval under the
emergency GES resolution for Purchase Order #52254 to DCR Engineering
Services for the purchase of 20 RTU’s for the GES lift stations in the amount
of $139,575.00. (#20041250-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, and
recording of one (1) utility easement as a donation for a water main
extension serving Palm Beach
Professional Center, Phase 1.
This is a Developer contributed asset project located on the south
side of Palm Beach Boulevard approximately 725’ east of Buckingham Road. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Provides potable water service and fire protection
to this phase of the commercial project. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Places the water main into operation and complies
with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20041276-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve final acceptance by Resolution, as a
donation of water distribution and
gravity collection systems serving Colonial Shores f/k/a Villages of Coconut
Creek . This is a
developer contributed asset project located on the south side of Iona Road
between Cook Road and John Morris Road, approximately ½ mile north of
McGregor Boulevard. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To provide potable water service, fire protection
and sanitary sewer service to this recently constructed residential
development. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Places the water and sewer systems into operation
and complies with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. (#20041278-Utilities) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Award Service Provider Agreement for CN-04-01
UTILITIES RATE FINANCIAL CONSULTANT, Contract No. 2900, to Public Resources
Management Group, Inc. for a Not-to-Exceed amount of $250,000.00. Contract
period of Two (2) years with One (1) one-year renewal option. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Consultant will provide general utility financial
consulting services and assistance for the Lee County Utilities
Division. (#20041364-Utilities) |
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Interlocal Agreement between Lee County
and the City of Sanibel for County’s interim funding of
the Sanibel Public Library during the time required for establishing the
Sanibel Public Library District. The term of the interlocal agreement is for
one (1) year with two (2) additional one year renewal periods. Funds will be disbursed from 65% of the
.6055 county library millage levied by the County and collected from property
lying within the City limits of the City of Sanibel for library purposes.
Authorize Chairman’s signature on the Interlocal Agreement. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: Board of County Commissioners’ approval is
required to finalize the agreement with the City of Sanibel. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Finalizes the Interlocal Agreement with the City
of Sanibel for Lee County’s interim funding of the maintenance and operation
of the Sanibel Public Library while the City of Sanibel seeks to create and
establish a Sanibel Public Library District, an independent special district. (#20041391-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).
(#20041397-Clerk of Courts) |
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ACTION REQUESTED: Request Board’s approval and Chairman’s signature on federal and state tax returns for Three “S” Disposal, Incorporated. There is no tax due. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To file federal and state tax returns. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: File Forms 1120 and F-1120A, federal and state tax returns, for Three “S” Disposal, Incorporated for the year ended August 31, 2004. (#20041394-Clerk of Courts) |
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November
2, 2004
1. |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Approve waiving of the formal process for BW-05-01
FEMA Grant Management Services for Lee County and enter into a Service
Provider Agreement with Adjusters International at the rates specified in the
Agreement, Attachment No. 1 to Exhibit B. Further authorize Chairman to
execute the Service Provider Agreement. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board approval is required. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provide continued specialized financial disaster
recovery services to Lee County.
(#20041396-Budget Services) |
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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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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
RESOURCES |
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9. |
TRANSPORTATION |
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ACTION
REQUESTED: Concur with staff recommendation to restrict
turning movements at the center median opening into Sunshine Plaza (Station
291+80±) on Bonita Beach Road as part of Bonita Beach Road Widening Project. WHY ACTION
IS NECESSARY: Board requested this item be brought forward. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Provides for Board confirmation of the engineered
solution for this segment of the Bonita Beach Road project. (#20041379-Transportation) |
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UTILITIES |
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PARKS AND RECREATION |
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12. |
COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Approve an extension to the Lee County Emergency
Resolution Declaring Lee County a Major Disaster Area for the purpose of
authorizing the removal, transportation and disposal of “white goods” and construction
and demolition (“C&D”) materials from the bridgeless Barrier Islands
through marinas on Pine Island until March 4, 2005. 2) Waive certain LDC
Regulations and their enforcement during the term of the Resolution to
facilitate the use of Pine Island marinas for hurricane debris removal from
the Barrier Islands. WHY ACTION IS NECESSARY: To continue
the removal of “white goods” and C&D materials from the Barrier Islands
through marinas on Pine Island until March 4, 2005, in order to restore
safety to the Barrier Islands. WHAT ACTION
ACCOMPLISHES: Allows the Post-Disaster Recovery process to
continue for the Barrier Islands.
(#20041362-County Attorney) |
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HEARING EXAMINER |
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PORT AUTHORITY |
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CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS |
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