Transcript - October 17, 2023 Regular Meeting

District 1
Kevin Ruane

District 2 
Cecil L Pendergrass

District 3 
Ray Sandelli

District 4, Chairman
Brian Hamman

District 5, Vice Chairman 
Mike Greenwell

 

 Board of County Commissioners

Regular Meeting Agenda

 

October 17, 2023

9:30 AM

County Manager
Dave Harner, II

 

County Attorney
Richard Wm. Wesch

 

Commission Chambers
2120 Main Street
Fort Myers, FL  33901

If you plan to address the Board, please complete a "Public Comment Card" located on the table outside the Chamber entrance.  Completed cards should be returned to the Staff table at the right of the podium prior to the start of the meeting.  

 

NOTE:  During this meeting the Board may convene and take action in its capacity as the Lee County Port Authority.

 

Lee County will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, income or family status. To request language interpretation, document translation or an ADA-qualified reasonable modification at no charge to the requestor, contact Joan LaGuardia, (239) 839-6038, Florida Relay Service 711, at least five business days in advance. El Condado de Lee servicios de sin cargo a personas con el idioma limitado del

Invocation: Pastor Gaspar Anastasi, Word of Life Ministry
Pledge of Allegiance
Ceremonial Presentations
Recap
Consent Agenda
  • Items to be pulled for discussion by the Board
    • Public comment on balance of items
  • Motion to approve balance of items
  • Consideration of items pulled for discussion
    • Public comment taken on each pulled item as it is considered
Convene as The Board of Port Commissioners of the Lee County Port Authority
Administrative Agenda
Public Hearings
Walk-ons and Carry-overs
Commissioners' Items/Committee Appointments
County Manager Items
County Attorney Items
Public Presentation of Matters by Citizens
Adjourn
 
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Case Manager Month (Commissioner Sandelli)
2.3rd Quarter Length of Service Awards
RECAP
1.Recap - October 17, 2023 Regular Meeting

ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED/CONTINUED

Item # C27

Title:  Approve Purchase of Specialty Lab Equipment to Conduct Water and Soil Sample Testing

Action:  Pull for consideration at a future meeting

Requested by: Natural Resources

 

COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS

Commissioner Pendergrass

  • Bring forward for adoption, a resolution from the BoCC opposing any future legislation pertaining to an elected county executive (administrator, manager, mayor) and direct the Chairman to present the resolution at the upcoming Lee County Legislative Delegation meeting on Monday, October 30.

 

COUNTY MANAGER ITEMS

  • Civic Center Update
CONSENT AGENDA
CLERK OF COURTS
1.Approve and Record County Disbursements per Florida Law
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:No funding required.
Included in Current Budget?N/A
Fund:N/A
Comments:
Item Summary:
Chapter 136.06(1), Florida Statute requires that all County disbursements be recorded in the Minutes of the Board. This is for the check and wire registers viewable on the Clerk’s website.
2.Present Report on Monthly Financial Summary for the Month of August 2023
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:No funding required.
Included in Current Budget?N/A
Fund:N/A
Comments:
Item Summary:
This is a monthly information report from the Clerk of Court’s Office that provides interim information on selected revenues, expenditures, debt, cash balances, and reserves.
3.Present Report on Driver Education Safety Trust Fund for the Month of August 2023
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:No funding required.
Included in Current Budget?N/A
Fund:N/A
Comments:
Item Summary:
This is a monthly report from the Clerk of Court’s Office that provides financial activity for the driver's education safety trust fund.
4.Approve Minutes for Board of County Commissioners' Meetings
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:No funding required.
Included in Current Budget?N/A
Fund:N/A
Comments:
Item Summary:
Request commissioners to approve minutes for Board meetings held on 08/15/23, 09/05/23, 09/06/23, 09/07/23, and 09/19/23. The minutes were provided to Board members, and any comments from the Commissioners were taken into consideration in the development of the final minutes.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
5.Approve Petition to Vacate at 1245 Éclair Street East, Lehigh Acres
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:No funding required.
Included in Current Budget?N/A
Fund:N/A
Comments:
Item Summary:
Extinguishes the public interest in a portion of the unimproved public utility easement centered along the common lot line between Lots 3 and 12 of the platted lots at 1245 Éclair Street East in Lehigh Acres. This action will remove encumbrances in order to create a unified building site for a swimming pool. There were no objections from the public utility providers and there are no other affected property owners. The vacation of the easement will not alter existing drainage or utility conditions.
6.Approve Petition to Vacate at 805 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:No funding required.
Included in Current Budget?N/A
Fund:N/A
Comments:
Item Summary:
Extinguishes the public interest in a portion of the unimproved public utility and drainage easement centered along the common lot line between Lots 2 and 3 of the platted lots at 805 Homestead Road South in Lehigh Acres. This action will remove encumbrances in order to create a unified building site for a residence. There were no objections from the public utility providers and there are no other affected property owners.  The vacation of the easement will not alter existing drainage or utility conditions.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
7.Confirm and Ratify Resolutions Extending the Hurricane Ian State of Local Emergency
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:No funding required.
Included in Current Budget?N/A
Fund:N/A
Comments:
Item Summary:
Confirm and ratify the Hurricane Ian State of Local Emergency Resolutions:

23-10-03 – 54th Extension of State of Local Emergency (Issued 10/9/2023)
23-10-05 – 55th Extension of State of Local Emergency (Issued 10/16/2023)
8.Confirm and Ratify Resolutions Extending the Hurricane Idalia State of Local Emergency
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:No funding required.
Included in Current Budget?N/A
Fund:N/A
Comments:
Item Summary:
Confirm and ratify the Hurricane Idalia State of Local Emergency Resolutions:

23-10-04 – 6th Extension of State of Local Emergency (Issued 10/9/2023)
23-10-06 – 7th Extension of State of Local Emergency (Issued 10/16/2023)
9.Approve Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Case of Norma Davis-Gilmore v. Lee County
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$125,000
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:Other:
Self Insurance Loss Fund
Comments:
Item Summary:
Resolves Ms. Davis-Gilmore’s workers compensation claim for a work-related injury that occurred on September 24, 2021. 
COUNTY LANDS
10.Approves Fourth Amendment to Alico Tower Antenna Site License Agreement with Verizon
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:No funding required.
Included in Current Budget?N/A
Fund:N/A
Comments:
Item Summary:
Amends the Alico Tower Antenna Site License Agreement with Cellco Partnership to authorize the carrier to modify its equipment on the County’s tower located in Fort Myers (address redacted per FL Statute §119.071(3)(e)), and authorizes the County Manager to execute future amendments to the agreement provided there is no change in the license fee.
11.Approve Site License Agreements for Verizon at Lakes Park and Sports Complex
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:No funding required.
Included in Current Budget?N/A
Fund:General Fund
Comments:
Item Summary:
Authorizes Verizon to continue operating communications equipment on the County’s towers at Lakes Park and the Lee County Sports Complex, for an initial term of three years, with automatic one-year renewals, at an annual license fee of $70,000 and $85,000, respectively, with an annual escalation of 4%. 
12.Approve Revocable Access License and Indemnity Agreement with Verizon
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:No funding required.
Included in Current Budget?N/A
Fund:General Fund
Comments:
Item Summary:
Authorizes Verizon Wireless to use County-owned property along Summerlin Road in Fort Myers to access a Florida Power & Light (FP&L) utility pole on adjoining property upon which Verizon intends to place telecommunications equipment, for a period of one year.
13.Accept Donation of Easement for a Transit Bus Stop on Bonita Beach Road
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:No funding required.
Included in Current Budget?N/A
Fund:N/A
Comments:
Item Summary:
Accepts donation of an easement from 9726 Bonita Beach Land, LLC located at the developer’s property at 9726 Bonita Beach Road SE, Bonita Springs.  The developer is building the Erdman Assisted Living Facility. In connection with the project, the developer is constructing a Transit bus stop with a sidewalk leading to the main entrance, at no cost to the County, and is granting an easement to Lee County for the County’s future operation and maintenance.
14.Accepts Donation of Land Containing a Sidewalk Along Bonita Beach Rd SW
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$60
Included in Current Budget?No
Fund:Other:
Transportation Trust
Comments:
Item Summary:

Approves executing a Quitclaim Deed to accept a donation of a +/- 520 sq. ft. piece of land from Tamiami Investments Ltd.   A recent survey obtained by the owner disclosed that a small section of the County’s sidewalk located at 3301 Bonita Beach Road SW, Bonita Springs encroaches upon the owner’s property. To resolve the encroachment the owner proposed donating the land containing the sidewalk to the County. Transaction costs are estimated to be $60.

15.Approve Project Resolution and Resolutions of Necessity for Able Canal Pathway
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:No funding required.
Included in Current Budget?N/A
Fund:N/A
Comments:
Item Summary:
Approves a project Resolution authorizing the construction, and Resolutions of Necessity to acquire three parcels for the construction of the Able Canal shared use pathway project in Lehigh Acres. This project will create a continuous trail connection from Harns Marsh to Joel Boulevard in Lehigh Acres. Approval of the project resolution is required as part of Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) grant funding approval for the project. Approval of the Resolutions of Necessity will allow the County to pursue needed parcels through eminent domain should voluntary acquisitions not succeed.
16.Approve Easement Purchase Agreement for Alico Road Connector Phase I Widening
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$42,000
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:Other:
Road Impact Fees
Comments:
Item Summary:
Approves acquiring +/- 42,820 square feet of land located at 14011 Alico Road, Fort Myers for $42,000, inclusive of all fees and costs.  The appraised value is $34,400. The recommended increase of $5,600 is justified to avoid the cost of condemnation. On June 20, 2023, the Board approved a binding offer for this drainage and slope easement in the amount of $40,000. The property recently sold and Board approval of the purchase from the new owner and the revised documents is needed to finalize the transaction. The purchase is necessary to facilitate construction of the Alico Road Connector Phase I Project. Construction is anticipated to commence in Fiscal Year 2023/24.  
17.Approve Release of County Right of Entry Upon a Private Property
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$16,500
Included in Current Budget?No
Fund:General Fund
Comments:
Item Summary:
Approves the release of right of entry to the County’s interest in oil, gas, and mineral rights located on private property at 20351 Corkscrew Road, in Estero. The property is owned by Corkscrew 80 East, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, and located adjacent to the east side of Conservation 20/20 Gator Hole Preserve. The County will receive $16,500 for the release, but will retain its interest in its oil, gas, and mineral rights.
18.Approve Sale of County-Owned Vacant Surplus Parcel in Alva
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$15,000
Included in Current Budget?No
Fund:Other:
Housing Density Bonus
Comments:
Item Summary:
Approves an agreement to sell County-owned vacant surplus land located at 2306 Wellington Avenue in Alva. The property was acquired in 1991 due to non-payment of real estate taxes.  After an initial conveyance for affordable housing, it reverted back to Lee County when it was not developed in the specified time period.  In 2022 a request to declare the property surplus was received, which the Board approved.  The County received two bids and a counteroffer of $15,000 was accepted by the buyer.  The sale is in accordance with Section 125.35 Florida Statutes and Lee County Ordinance 02-34 for a public sealed-bid surplus land sale. Proceeds from the sale will be placed in Lee County’s Community Development Affordable Housing Fund.
COUNTY MANAGER
19.Approve Resolution for Water and Sewer Bank Loan
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$45,000,000
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:Enterprise
Comments:
Item Summary:
This item authorizes the County to issue a bank loan in a not-to-exceed amount of $45,000,000 to fund in part capital improvement projects including, but not limited to, North Lee County Water Treatment Plant Expansion, North Lee County Wellfield Expansion, Three Oaks Expansion, Southeast Force Mains, and Southeast Advanced Water Reclamation Facility. The interest rate 4.28%.
20.Approve FY22-23 Budget Amendments for Health Insurance Funds Over Budget
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$2,370,000
Included in Current Budget?No
Fund:Enterprise
Comments:
Item Summary:
Approves FY22-23 budget amendments and transfer from reserves to increase budgets of Health Insurance funds, due to higher than anticipated claims.
FLEET MANAGEMENT
21.Approve Purchase of Ford Vehicles for Various Departments
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$251,311
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:Enterprise, Other:
Vehicle Replacement Fund, ITS & Utilities
Comments:
Item Summary:

Approves the purchase of five Ford vehicles using the competitively solicited Sam Galloway Ford Automobiles, Sport Utility Vehicles, Passenger & Light Duty Vans Contract:

  • 1 - new F-150 for IT 
  • 1 - new Transit cargo van for IT
  • 1 - new Escape for IT
  • 1 - replacement Transit cargo van for Facilities Construction and Management
  • 1 - replacement Ranger truck for Utilities

 

The estimated total purchase price is $251,311.49. The new IT vehicles will be used in the field maintaining the County's software network. The Facilities van will service the County's electrical needs and the Utilities Ranger truck will be used for meter services. All vehicles are included in the budget cycle for FY 23/24.  Due to the timing of Ford's governmental order bank opening, preapproval from the Board is necessary for the County to order these vehicles. 

HUMAN SERVICES
22.Approve Vendor Agreements to Provide Indigent Cremation Services
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:See Comments below.
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:General Fund
Comments:Services are provided at the established rate of $350.00.
Item Summary:
Approves agreements with vendors to provide cremation services for deceased persons who have no family, or whose family cannot afford private funeral arrangements. During Fiscal Year 2023, services were provided for 186 cremations. Services are provided at the established rate of $350.00. Contracted vendors will provide services through October 31, 2024, according to a monthly rotation list maintained by Human and Veteran Services. Expenditures will be on an as-needed basis as approved in the budget.
23.Authorize Renewing Annual Contracts for FY23-24 Partnering For Results Funds
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$5,586,442
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:General Fund
Comments:
Item Summary:
Authorize contracts with nonprofit agencies to address human service needs through the Lee County Partnering for Results program.  The total amount of all contracts recommended for funding in FY 2023-2024 will not exceed $5,586,442.  Funds were allocated by the Board during the 2024 budget process and will be used to support 50 human services programs at 38 non-profit agencies.
24.Approve Subrecipient Agreements for Mental and Behavioral Health Services & Children's Medical Expenses
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$4,675,451
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:General Fund
Comments:
Item Summary:
Approves contract with SalusCare, in the amount of $4,425,451, for substance abuse and mental health treatment services.  Approves contract with Children's Advocacy Center of SW Florida in the amount of $250,000, to purchase initial medical exams and consultations for children under the suspicion of abuse.  In 2022, SalusCare experienced hurricane damage on multiple campuses and closures for multiple months however approximately 18,000 individuals were still served.  In 2022, approximately 700 children received medical exams and consultations.  Contracts are effective October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024 and total $4,675,451.
25.Approve Subrecipient Agreements to Support the Bob Janes Empowerment Center Operations
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$1,150,000
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:General Fund
Comments:
Item Summary:
Approves contracts with The Center for Progress and Excellence in the amount of $1,000,000 and SalusCare in the amount of $150,000 to support operations of the Bob Janes Empowerment Center.  The Bob Janes Center provides emergency shelter to individuals who are experiencing homelessness and diverts individuals from the criminal justice system.  Additional contracts may be executed with nonprofit agencies as specific needs are identified.  Approximately 800 individuals will receive shelter October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024.  Total shelter expenditures for the year are estimated to be $2,395,818 with Lee County General Funds providing $1,150,000.
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
26.Authorize Additional Expenditures to Conclude Telecommunications Billing Audit
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$24,707
Included in Current Budget?No
Fund:Other:
Internal Service Fund
Comments:
Item Summary:
Lee County entered into an agreement with Troy & Banks, Inc. on December 15th, 2020 to complete an audit of Lee County’s telephone bills. The agreement with Troy & Banks, Inc. provided for 50% payment of any cost savings to Lee County recovered from the audit. On December 15th, 2020, the Lee County Board of Commissioners authorized payment to Troy & Banks in an amount up to $310,000.00. Troy & Banks, Inc. audit work identified final cost savings totaling $669,414.48. Pursuant to the agreement with Troy & Banks, Inc., they received 50% of this savings, for an amount totaling $334,707.24. Under the original Board authorization, $302,609.40 has been paid. Remaining costs beyond the initial Board authorization, due to Troy & Banks, Inc., are two invoices totaling $32,097.84.
NATURAL RESOURCES
27.Approve Purchase of Specialty Lab Equipment to Conduct Water and Soil Sample Testing
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$105,563
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:General Fund
Comments:
Item Summary:
Approves the purchase of an Avio 220 Max ICP Optical Emission Spectrometer and SampleSense prepFAST systems from PerkinElmerU.S. LLC.  The purchase amount is $105,562.57 and includes delivery, installation, and training. Natural Resources received three vendor quotes and PerkinElmer submitted the lowest quoted amount. These instruments will replace older equipment, are more robust, will increase efficiency and save staff time as well provide a reduction in costs related to water and soil testing.  Purchasing this equipment will also remove the need for a contractor to perform the tests.  
PARKS AND RECREATION
28.Approve Sole Source Purchase of Perennial Rye Grass
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$90,000
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:General Fund
Comments:
Item Summary:
Approves the sole source purchase of WinPro High Performance Southern Overseeding Blend Perennial Rye Grass to maintain Lee County Sports Complex and JetBlue Park ballfields during Spring Training. This specific type of rye grass is more tolerant to our weather conditions, minimizes the wear and tear from the teams and enhances the durability, safety and appearance of the fields for players, fans and televised audiences. The amount for a one year period is $90,000 and is included in the budget.
29.Approve Piggyback Purchase of Parking Management Systems and Services
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$150,000
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:General Fund
Comments:
Item Summary:
Approves a piggyback purchase to use pricing on the Sourcewell Contract for Parking Management Systems and related equipment, supplies and service.  Mobile Pay and pay machines provide patrons a convenient method to pay for parking at various Parks & Recreation locations including beach parks, boat ramps and regional parks. This purchase provides equipment and supplies for existing pay machine locations as well as solutions to restore our parking management at beach park locations affected by Hurricane Ian. The destroyed pay machines were located at the beach locations: Bonita Beach Park and accesses, Lynn Hall, Bowditch Point, and Bunche Beach. A market analysis was completed and the purchase under this contract will represent a reasonable and fair purchase for Lee County. Annual revenue for the parking management system is approximately $2,930,500.
PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
30.Award Countywide Annual Contract for Environmental Water Quality and Hydrological Impacts
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:See Comments below.
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:Other:
Various Department Funds
Comments:Expenditures will be on an as needed basis, as approved in the departments' annual adopted budgets.
Item Summary:
Awards professional services contracts from a competitive solicitation to the following 13 firms for environmental water quality and hydrological impacts.: A-C-T Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc.; American Management Resources Corporation; Apex Companies, LLC; Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC; Environmental Risk Management, LLC; EnviroTrac Ltd, Inc.; GHD Services Inc.; Johnson Engineering, Inc.; Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; Trident Treatment & Dewatering, LLC dba MAS Environmental, LLC; Professional Service Industries, Inc.; RMA GeoLogic Consultants, Inc.; and Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt, Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba SCS Engineers. Scope of services included environmental water quality and hydrological assessments, environmental investigations, survey and assessment, design mitigation activities, preparing cost estimates, obtaining permits, permit compliance, etc, on an as-needed basis, for an initial term of three years with the option to renew for up to three additional one-year terms. Total expenditures for these services for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 were $426,076.37.
PUBLIC SAFETY
31.Approve Single Source Purchase for Emergency Calltaking Software License and Maintenance
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$157,781
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:Enterprise
Comments:
Item Summary:
Approves a single source purchase of licensing and support for the Priority Dispatch emergency calltaking system at the County’s five E-911 Public Safety Answering Points. This software uses a standard set of questions to classify and prioritize 911 calls for law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services. The software is proprietary, and only sold and supported by Priority Dispatch Corporation. The agreement is for one year with a total cost of $157,781.00. This one-year agreement costs more than previous agreements due to increases in license counts, new services offered by Priority Dispatch, and other incidental costs now included in this annual agreement. The cost is budgeted and fully funded by E911 revenues.
32.Approve Piggyback for Equipment, Supplies, and Uniforms for USAR Task Force 6
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$219,265
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:Other:
FDEM Grant T0231
Comments:
Item Summary:
This item approves the use of piggyback pricing on the Omnia Partners Contract for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Equipment, with Safeware Inc. for the purchase of emergency equipment, supplies, and uniforms, in the amount of $219,264.65. The items being purchased are equipment, supplies, and uniforms for USAR Task Force 6. The cost is fully reimbursable under the subgrant from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, which was extended by the Board on August 1, 2023. A market analysis was completed, and the purchase under this contract will represent a savings of 6.53% or $15,331.48.
SOLID WASTE
33.Award Contract to Purchase New Glass Recovery Cyclone System
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$166,853
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:Enterprise
Comments:
Item Summary:
Awards a competitively bid contract to Strategic Materials, Inc., to purchase and install a new 60” glass recovery cyclone system at the Material Recovery Facility. The existing cyclone is over ten years old, no longer functions as originally designed and is not economically feasible to repair. The cyclone system is designed to remove contamination from recycled glass. The new cyclone will reduce the contamination rate to less than 10% with an estimated annual revenue of $84,000.00.
TRANSPORTATION
34.Award Contract for Design Services to Replace the Richmond Ave. Pedestrian Bridge
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$179,953
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:Other:
CDBG-DR Grant Funds/Hurricane Irma
Comments:
Item Summary:
Awards a contract to Patel, Greene, and Associates, LLC for design services for a pedestrian bridge on Richmond Avenue in Lehigh Acres in the amount of $179,952.58.  The Consultant will be responsible for design, permitting and post-design services during construction.  This project is primarily funded with Community Development Block Grant Funding that was awarded to Lee County to repair infrastructure that was damaged by Hurricane Irma.  CDBG funding is $156,593 for this design phase, the additional funding needed is available in DOT’s budget. Construction and construction inspection is estimated to cost $1,028,315 which will be paid for with a combination of CDBG funds and DOT’s budget, the total CDBG award for design and construction is $678,566. 
35.Award Contract for Road Resurfacing in Lehigh Acres East & West of Gunnery Rd.
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$1,336,932
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:Other:
Transportation Capital Improvement
Comments:
Item Summary:
Awards a low bid contract to OHLA USA, Inc. to provide resurfacing of multiple local roads within Lehigh Acres located east and west of Gunnery Road, in the amount of $1,336,932.14. Resurfacing is expected to begin in approximately December of 2023. Funding is available in the current year budget.
36.Approve County Project Authorization for Jetridge Mabry Area Resurfacing
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$346,949
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:Other:
Transportation Capital Improvement
Comments:
Item Summary:
Approves County Project Authorization No. 3 to the contract with OHLA USA, Inc. (Community Asphalt) in the amount of $346,949.32 for resurfacing of multiple roadways in the Jetridge Mabry area off Joel Blvd in Lehigh Acres. Resurfacing is expected to begin in November or December of 2023, and funding is currently available in the department’s current fiscal year budget.
37.Approve County Project Authorization for Leonard Industrial Area Resurfacing
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$417,033
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:Other:
Transportation Capital Improvement
Comments:
Item Summary:
Approves County Project Authorization No. 4 to the contract with OHLA USA, Inc. (Community Asphalt) in the amount of $417,033.11 for resurfacing of multiple roadways in the Leonard Industrial Area in Lehigh Acres. Resurfacing is expected to begin in November or December of 2023, and funding is currently available in the department’s current fiscal year budget.
UTILITIES
38.Ratify Emergency Expenditures for Water Main Break Repairs and Restoration
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$135,900
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:Enterprise
Comments:
Item Summary:

Ratifies the purchase of materials and services from Pavement Maintenance, LLC required to repair a 12-inch water main, a major section of roadway, concrete sidewalks, and stormwater drainage at Cypress Lake Pkwy. and Reflection Lakes Pkwy., Fort Myers.  Emergency repair and remediation began on July 21, 2023, and was completed on August 11, 2023.  The costs for this repair total $135,900. Purchases were made under Section 3.4 Emergency Procurement of Ordinance No. 23-21, due to the urgency of the water main failure. Board ratification is required for emergency purchases of $100,000 or more. 

VISITOR AND CONVENTION BUREAU
39.Approve Interlocal Agreements with Beach and Shoreline Funding Recipients
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$4,377,203
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:Other:
Tourist Development Tax
Comments:
Item Summary:

Approves Interlocal Agreements between Lee County and the Barrier Island Parks Society, Captiva Erosion Prevention District, City of Cape Coral, City of Sanibel, Town of Fort Myers Beach, and "DING" Darling Wildlife Society for eleven separate Lee County Beach & Shoreline Projects receiving Tourist Development Tax funding in the total amount of $4,377,203.

CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS OF THE LEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY
PORT AUTHORITY
1.Authorize Executive Director to Set Seasonal Flat-Rate Parking Fees for Overflow Parking
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:No funding required.
Included in Current Budget?N/A
Fund:Other:
Lee County Port Authority
Comments:
Item Summary:

Demand for seasonal parking at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) has been regularly exceeding capacity and, with the continued growth at RSW, we expect this to continue. The timeframe during Thanksgiving and from Christmas to the New Year are currently the most impactful on our existing parking lots.

RSW has paved lots available on airport property and would utilize these during the peak travel periods. Transportation from these overflow lots would be provided by six refurbished shuttle buses that will move parkers from the remote lots to the terminal building. This will allow the airport to keep the twenty primary buses in service for the Long-Term and Employee Parking Lots.

Current parking spaces:

  • Long-Term Lot: 8,660
  • Parking Garage: 2,440
  • Total spaces: 11,100
RECONVENE AS LEE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
COUNTY ATTORNEY
2.Authorize Annual Merit Increase for County Attorney
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:General Fund
Comments:
Item Summary:
Approves the merit increase for the County Attorney for his performance and contributions to the organization in accordance with his existing agreement.
COUNTY MANAGER
3.Adopt 2024 State Legislative Agenda
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:No funding required.
Included in Current Budget?N/A
Fund:N/A
Comments:
Item Summary:
Establishes legislative priorities to guide the County’s advocacy efforts for the 2024 state legislative session.
TRANSPORTATION
4.Award Construction Contract for Littleton Road Widening
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$20,378,276
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:Enterprise, Other:
Road Impact Fees
Comments:

DOT - $20,378,276.40

Utilities - $500,000 (FY22/23)

Utilities - $1,863,462.08 (FY23/24)
Item Summary:
Awards a low bid contract to Wright Construction Group, Inc. to provide roadway construction for the Littleton Road Widening project in the amount of $20,378,276.40. This project will widen an existing two-lane undivided collector roadway to a three-lane undivided collector roadway from Corbett Road to US 41. The project includes widening of an existing bridge crossing, drainage improvements, two on-road bike lanes, six to eight foot sidewalks on both sides, and utility relocations/improvements. Construction on this project is estimated to begin the 1st quarter of 2024. Funding is available in the budget.
HURRICANE RECOVERY ITEMS
5.Approve Sole Source Change Order for Additional Accela Licenses
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$122,436
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:Other:
Building Fund
Comments:
Item Summary:

Approves Change Order No. 3 to add 30 Accela software user licenses.  Accela software is used by Community Development for permitting.  The cost for the additional licenses is $122,435.59, bringing the contract total to $2,096,330.54.  The licenses are needed for additional positions, approved by the Board on August 1, 2023, and contracted employees who are working to assist with the current increased permitting demand.  The additional staff will assist with managing the increased workload, amplified by hurricane recovery-related repairs following Hurricane Ian. As a result, it is necessary to increase the number of Accela user licenses to accommodate the additional positions.

6.Award Contract for Individual Housing Programs Management and Implementation - CDBG-DR
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$1,237,873
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:Other:
Grant Fund
Comments:
Item Summary:
Awards a competitively solicited contract to Horne, LLP to provide individual housing project implementation, including but not limited to: outreach, case management, eligibility determination, construction oversight, activity closeout, and ongoing monitoring under the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) allocation, on an as-needed basis for an initial term of three years effective October 1, 2023. The agreement can be renewed for an additional three years upon the agreement of both parties. 

Approves Task Order No. HORNE 001, in the amount of $1,237,873 for provision of planning and program implementation for individual housing rehabilitation, reconstruction, elevation, home purchase assistance, and voluntary residential buyout programs.
7.Award Contract for CDBG – DR Staff Augmentation and Implementation Assistance
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$893,000
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:General Fund
Comments:
Item Summary:

Awards a competitively solicited contract to Hunt, Guillot & Associates, LLC, to provide a variety of services and support for Lee County’s Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. Work assignments will be itemized through task orders with specific deliverables and anticipated timelines. The initial contract term is three years effective September 1, 2023, and the agreement can be renewed for up to an additional three years. 

 

Approves Task Order HGA 001, in a not-to-exceed amount of $893,000, for program launch preparation services through December 31, 2023. HGA and its subcontractors will assist with further development of program design, policies, procedures and technology systems.

8.Award Construction Contract for Matlacha Fishing Pier Repair
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$388,219
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:General Fund, Other:
FEMA Disaster Relief Fund
Comments:
Item Summary:
Awards a contract to Infinite Construction, LLC, to repair the fishing pier at Matlacha Community Park in the amount of $388,219.10.

The fishing pier is part of Matlacha Community Park, located along Matlacha Pass. It was built more than 50 years ago and was replaced in 2020. The pier is a popular spot for tourists and anglers. The pier's non-concrete portion sustained severe damage during Hurricane Ian and needs to be repaired. The vendor will remove and replace the deck and railings, benches, garbage cans, lighting, and fish cleaning stations. The project will bring the pier back to its recently rebuilt condition, at which point it could be reopened to the public.

This project will be funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund.
 
9.Award Contract for Natural Resources Monitoring Systems Replacement Equipment
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:$118,890
Included in Current Budget?Yes
Fund:Other:
General Fund – Disaster - Hurricane Ian
Comments:FEMA/State reimbursement is expected for this item.
Item Summary:
Awards a competitively bid contract to High Sights, Inc. to purchase monitoring system replacement equipment for 14 rain gauges, stage recorders, and well telemetry systems that were damaged during Hurricane Ian in the amount of $118,889.94. After conducting an analysis of the two bid submissions, High Sights, Inc. was determined to be the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid. FEMA/State reimbursement is anticipated for this procurement.