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District #1 Bob
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District #2 Douglas St. Cerny Chairman |
District #3 Ray
Judah
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District #4 Tammy Hall Vice Chair |
District #5 John E. Albion |
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Donald D. Stilwell, County Manager |
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David
M. Owen County Attorney |
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May 31, 2005 |
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Pastor
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First
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Presentation
by Dr. Barbara Kirkpatrick, Mote Marine Laboratory-Red Tide research study
findings. (#20050721-County Manager) |
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May
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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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ACTION
REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Execute the grant award agreements for the
2004/2005 Lee County Historic Preservation Grant Assistance Program as
recommended by Planning Division Staff and the Historic Preservation Board. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows the county to enter into agreements with the grant recipients who will use funds to rehabilitate historic structures. MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Execute grant
award agreements (#20050599-Planning) |
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HUMAN SERVICES |
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: 1) Approve FY2005 budget resolutions for the
Supportive Housing Programs awarded to Lee County by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Continuum of Care. 2) Authorize Chairman to sign HUD Grant
Agreements and provider contracts. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Board action is necessary to establish the budget
for the new funds and sign the agreements with HUD and the service providers. MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Provides needed services
to Lee County’s homeless population.
(#20050699-Human Services) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve submission of Lee County’s HUD Fiscal
Year 2005 (Lee County FY 2006) Homeless Continuum of Care and Supportive Housing
applications. Authorize Chairman to
sign HUD Certifications, Forms, and HUD Consistency with Consolidated Plan
Letters. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows Lee County to apply for funds to assist the county’s homeless. MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. (#20050709-Human Services) |
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INDEPENDENT |
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a
binding offer to property owner in the amount of $5,320 for Parcel 1026,
Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd. Extension, Project No. 4073, pursuant to the
Purchase Agreement; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle all
documentation necessary to complete transaction. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Authorizes binding offer to property owner. MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Management recommends Board approve the Action
Requested. (#20050355-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Authorize the Division of County Lands to make
binding offer to property owner in the amount of $534,000 for Parcel 107,
Church Road Widening Project No. 0919 (Hendry County), pursuant to the
Purchase Agreement, and authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and
accept all documentation necessary to complete transaction. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Makes binding
offer to property owner. MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Management recommends Board approve the Action
Requested (#20050574-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Adopt a Resolution of Exchange relating to 1)
privately owned property located at 13102 Fifth Street, Fort Myers Shores,
and 2) County owned property located in Lehigh Acres; authorize Chairman to
execute all documents necessary to effectuate the exchange; authorize the
Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation to complete
this transaction, and approve payment for costs to close. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Exchange of County property must be approved by
the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to Florida Statute. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Management recommends Board approve the Action
Requested. (#20050615-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of
Parcel 203SE Corkscrew Road Service Area (CRSA) MSBU Road Widening Project
No. 4723, in the amount of $18,029; authorize the Chairman to execute the
Slope/Restoration Easement; authorize payment of costs to close and the
Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete
transaction. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Acquisition of property necessary for the Corkscrew Road widening, Project No. 4723. MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Management recommends Board approve the Action
Requested. (#20050627-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Accept ten Quit-Claim Deeds for right-of-way
necessary for the Harbor Drive Road Paving MSBU for pavement of Harbor Drive;
authorize the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation
necessary; authorize payment of recording fees. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Acquisition of right-of-way via Quit-Claim Deeds
from benefited property owners. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Management recommends Board approve the Action
Requested. (#20050648-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a
binding offer to property owner in the amount of $1,878,024 for Parcel 106, Estero Parkway Extension, Project
No. 5021, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; authorize the Division of
County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete
transaction. The Board must authorize
the making of a binding offer to a property owner prior to initiation of
condemnation proceedings. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Makes binding offer to property owner. MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Management recommends Board approve the Action
Requested. (#20050658-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Authorize: 1) the Division of County Lands to make
a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $82,455 for Parcel 240,
Three Oaks Extension Project No. 4043, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; 2)
the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary
to complete transaction. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Makes binding
offer to property owner. MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Management recommends Board approve the Action
Requested (#20050659-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve award of Formal Proposal No. P-050259
Cellular Telephone Service for Lee County, to the highest rated vendor
meeting specifications, Sprint, per the attached Lee County Evaluation
Sheet. The initial term of this proposal
is two years; also request authority to renew this proposal for three
additional one-year periods, at the same terms and conditions, if in the best
interest of Lee County; and to exercise the price adjustment clause as per
the specifications on an as-needed basis.
Funding will come from the individual department or division’s budget
whom will be responsible for monitoring their individual expenditures. The county estimates expending
approximately $600,000 annually for cellular telephone service. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows Lee
County to obtain cellular telephone services on an as-needed basis for the
various departments/divisions. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Per the
evaluation committee “Approved as stated”.
(#20050663-ITG) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a
binding offer to property owner in the amount of $535,024 for Parcel 100, Estero Parkway Extension, Project No.
5021, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; authorize the Division of County
Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete transaction. The Board must authorize the making of a
binding offer to a property owner prior to initiation of condemnation
proceedings. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Makes binding offer to property owner. MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Management recommends Board approve the Action
Requested. (#20050664-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a
binding offer to property owner in the amount of $747,780 for Parcel 102 A & B, Estero Parkway Extension,
Project No. 5021, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; authorize the Division
of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to complete
transaction. The Board must authorize
the making of a binding offer to a property owner prior to initiation of
condemnation proceedings. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Makes binding offer to property owner. MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Management recommends Board approve the Action
Requested. (#20050665-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a
binding offer to property owner in the amount of $355,000 for Parcel 105,
Estero Parkway Extension, Project No. 5021, pursuant to the Purchase
Agreement; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation
necessary to complete transaction.
The Board must authorize the making of a binding offer to a property
owner prior to initiation of condemnation proceedings. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Makes binding offer to property owner. MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Management recommends Board approve the Action
Requested. (#20050666-County Lands) |
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a
binding offer to property owner in the amount of $8,900 for Parcel 1029 &
1031, Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd. Extension, Project No. 4073, pursuant to
the Purchase Agreement; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle all
documentation necessary to complete transaction. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Authorizes binding offer to property owner. MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Management recommends Board approve the Action
Requested. (#20050667-County Lands) |
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a
binding offer to property owner in the amount of $7,400 for Parcel 1028,
Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd. Extension, Project No. 4073, pursuant to the
Purchase Agreement; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle all
documentation necessary to complete transaction. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Authorizes binding offer to property owner. MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Management recommends Board approve the Action
Requested. (#20050668-County Lands) |
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a
binding offer to property owner in the amount of $8,300 for Parcel 1027,
Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd. Extension, Project No. 4073, pursuant to the
Purchase Agreement; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle all
documentation necessary to complete transaction. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Authorizes binding offer to property owner. MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Management recommends Board approve the Action
Requested. (#20050669-County Lands) |
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Authorize the Division of County Lands to make a
binding offer to property owner in the amount of $4,900 for Parcel 1030,
Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd. Extension, Project No. 4073, pursuant to the
Purchase Agreement; authorize the Division of County Lands to handle all
documentation necessary to complete transaction. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Authorizes binding offer to property owner. MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Management recommends Board approve the Action
Requested. (#20050670-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Authorize: 1) the Division of County Lands to make
a binding offer to property owner in the amount of $116,150 for Parcel 226,
Three Oaks Extension Project No. 4043, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; 2)
the Division of County Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary
to complete transaction. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Makes binding
offer to property owner. MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Management recommends Board approve the Action
Requested (#20050673-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve the establishment of the Evidence Facility
project for $6,000,000, consisting of land costs of $1,379,000 and building
costs of $4,621,000. Also, approve
Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of the Tract 11, D75 Commerce Center
Parcel, located on Intercom Drive, Fort Myers (Parent Tract STRAP No.
22-45-25-00-00007.0010) in the amount of $1,359,000, pursuant to the terms
and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement. Authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County
Lands to handle and accept all documentation necessary to complete this
transaction. Also, approve Budget
Transfer and Budget Resolution to move $1,379,000 from General Fund Reserves
to the Capital Improvement Fund to fund the land purchase for the Evidence
Facility project and amend FY 04/05-08/09 CIP accordingly. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: The purchase of the property necessary for the
Sheriff’s evidence storage facility and establishes the CIP project of
$6,000,000. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Management recommends Board approve the Action
Requested. (#20050678-County Lands) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve the Florida Communities Trust (FCT) Grant
Award Calculation Statement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the
County to receive a FCT grant award of up to 40% of the acquisition expenses
in the amount of $2,529,994.98 for the Conservation 20/20 addition to
the Wild Turkey Strand Preserve acquired site #200. Authorize the Division of County Lands and/or the Department of
Parks and Recreation to handle all documentation necessary to complete the
final requirement of the Grant Contract Number 05-CT-E5-04-F4-A1-031. Approve Budget Amendment Resolution in the
amount of $2,529,995. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: This action will allow the funds, as allocated on the Calculation Statement, to be dispersed from FCT to the County. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Management recommends Board approve the Action
Requested. (#20050684-County Lands) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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ACTION
REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Authorize acceptance of a Subgrant Agreement with
the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs and the Lee County
Board of County Commissioners, in the amount of $215,000 to purchase an
Andros F6A Bomb Robot. Approve budget
resolution in like amount. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides financial support to Lee County to
purchase an Andros F6A Bomb Robot and EOD robot batteries to meet objectives
contained in the state’s Domestic Security Strategy. MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends
acceptance of the Federally-Funded Subgrant Agreement. (#20050672-Emergency Management) |
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SOLID WASTE-NATURAL
RESOURCES |
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Authorize the Solid Waste Division to add one
fleet mechanic position and service vehicle to be managed and supervised by
Fleet Management. This position will
maintain rolling stock and heavy equipment for the Solid Waste Division and
will likely be based at the Lee/Hendry Landfill. Approve transfer of reserves in the amount of $124,213.00 from
Solid Waste reserves. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: This position will allow the rolling stock and
equipment operated within and between the two Counties to be maintained more
efficiently by reducing the turn-around time for fleet services. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: County Staff recommends Board approve
the Action Requested.
(#20050710-Solid Waste) |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve Supplemental Task Authorization No. 6 to Johnson Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $71,785.00 under CN-03-07 MISCELLANEOUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, Contract No. 2492, for Eastbound to Northbound Dual Left lanes at Summerlin & McGregor. This CIP project was anticipated and funds are available within the budget. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides Lee County with an engineer for the preparation of plans and specification necessary to comply with the Lee County Department of Transportation and the Florida Department of Transportation. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approval recommended. (#20050655-Transportation) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve Project # PB050471, for the Lee County
Transportation Department (Sign Shop Section), for the utilization
(piggyback) of the Osceola County’s Bid # A/R#05-412-TM, which has gone
through their competitive bidding process, for the purchase of Sign Sheeting
Material from the 3M Company, for the unit prices as listed on the awarded
vendor’s quote. This bid was awarded
for one year from 2/21/05 to 2/21/06, and can be renewed upon agreement of
both parties. Also request permission
to continue to utilize this piggyback for any renewal periods between Osceola
County and the awarded vendor. For
general information, the Transportation Department (Sign Shop) estimates
spending approximately $275,000.00 for sign sheeting material on an annual
basis. The requesting department will
be responsible for monitoring their individual expenditures. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows the Transportation Department (Sign Shop)
to purchase sign sheeting material in a cost effective, efficient, and timely
manner. MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends
approval. (#20050674-Transportation) |
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Authorize the Chairman to execute a Conservation
Easement to the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) in relation
to new construction on the Sanibel Causeway. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Sets aside certain lands in a conservation
easement and complies with the County’s permit issued by the SFWMD. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve (#20050691-Transportation) |
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ACTION
REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve and execute the Proposal and Quote in the
amount of $1,269,833.00 from Seminole Gulf Railway LP for rehabilitation and
widening of the Alico Road Crossing #3, installation of new signal at Alico
Road Crossing #3, removal and replacement of track necessary to facilitate
installation of two box culverts within the Alico Road Conveyance Ditch, and
reconstruction and widening of Gator Road Crossing. Execute License Agreements for crossings at Gator Road and
Haitian Road. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows for the reconstruction
of Crossing #3 on Alico Road, upsizing of box culverts under the railroad
siding that crosses the Alico Road Conveyance Ditch, reconstruction of the
Gator Road crossing to accommodate three lanes of traffic, and reconstruction
of Haitian Road to allow access. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve and execute the
Proposal and Quote and execute the License Agreements. (#20050720-Transportation) |
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UTILITIES |
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve construction of the water and gravity main
extensions serving Corkscrew Commercial
Park. This is a Developer
Contributed asset project located on the southwest corner of I-75 and
Corkscrew Road. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides adequate utility infrastructure to
support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County
Utilities Operations Manual. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Lee County Utilities requests that the County
Manager’s office recommend approval of this item. (#20050139-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve construction of water distribution and
gravity collection systems serving Hidden
Harbor, to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary
sewer service to this proposed residential subdivision. This is a Developer Contributed asset
project located approximately 1,600’ west of US 41 and Alico Road. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides adequate utility infrastructure to
support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County
Utilities Operations Manual. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Lee County Utilities requests that the County
Manager’s office recommend approval of this item. (#20050425-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve final acceptance by Resolution as a
donation of one (1) 6” diameter fire line serving Mercantile Commerce Center to provide fire protection to the
recently constructed light-industrial project. This is a developer contributed asset project located on the
north side of Mercantile Street approximately ½ mile northwest of Bayshore
Road. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Places the fire line into operation and complies
with the Lee County Utilities Operations Manual. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Lee County Utilities requests that the County
Manager’s office recommend approval of this item. (#20050547-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve construction of water and gravity main
extensions serving Bella Terra, Phase
3D to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary sewer
service to this phase of the proposed residential development. This is a
Developer contributed asset project located on the south side of Corkscrew
Road approximately one mile east of Wildcat Run. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides adequate utility infrastructure to
support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County
Utilities Operations Manual. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Lee County Utilities requests that the County
Manager’s office recommend approval of this item. (#20050548-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve construction of a force main serving Crestwell Higher Learning School to
provide sanitary sewer service to this existing private school. This is considered a Developer Contributed
asset project located on the north side Park Meadow Drive approximately 1/3 of a mile west of US
41South. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides adequate utility infrastructure to allow
for the school to abate the existing septic systems and complies with the Lee
County Utilities Operations Manual. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Lee County Utilities requests that the County
Manager’s office recommend approval of this item. (#20050549-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve construction of two 10” diameter master
meter assemblies serving International
Center, Tract ‘D’, McGarvey Charter
School and Light Industrial Complex, which will provide potable water
service and fire protection this proposed school and industrial complex. This
is a Developer Contributed asset project located on the northeast corner of
Plantation Road and International Center Boulevard. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides adequate utility infrastructure to
support development of the subject property and complies with the Lee County
Utilities Operations Manual. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Lee County Utilities requests that the County
Manager’s office recommend approval of this item. (#20050550-Utilities) |
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ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve Supplemental Task Authorization (STA) No. 1 to CPH Engineers, Inc., under CN-04-14 MISCELLANEOUS UTILITY ENGINEERING DESIGN AND/OR INSPECTION SERVICES: Proposed Utility Adjustments for Summerlin Road Improvements (Cypress Lake to Boy Scout), Contract No. 2929, in the amount of $59,715.00. This project was in the CIP and funds are available within the budget. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: | ||