On the agenda: Port Charlotte Lee Board of County Commissioners — data center (Oct 1)

District 1, Vice Chairman
Kevin Ruane
District 2
Cecil L Pendergrass
District 3
Ray Sandelli
District 4
Brian Hamman
District 5, Chairman
Mike Greenwell

County Manager
Dave Harner, II

Lee Board of County
Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
October 1, 2024
9:30 AM

County Attorney
Richard Wm. Wesch
Commission Chambers
2120 Main Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901

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Invocation - Pastor Tim Cruz, First Assembly of God
Pledge of Allegiance
Ceremonial Presentations
Recap
Consent Agenda
• Items to be pulled for discussion by the Board
o Public comment on balance of items
• Motion to approve balance of items
• Consideration of items pulled for discussion
o Public comment taken on each pulled item as it is considered
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
Workshop Update
• Public Comment on Workshop
Adjourn

TRANSCRIPT

1.

10/1/24 Agenda Transcript
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PROCLAMATIONS
1.

Pet of the Month (Commissioner Pendergrass)

2.

Southwest Florida Big Backpack Event (Commissioner Pendergrass)

3.

Manufacturing Awareness Month (Commissioner Hamman)

4.

Fort Myers Beach Clean-Up (Commissioner Ruane)

5.

4-H Week (Commissioner Greenwell)

RECAP
1.

Agenda Recap - October 1, 2024 Regular Meeting - REVISED 9/30/24

CONSENT AGENDA
CLERK OF THE COURTS
1.

Approve and Record County Disbursements per Florida Law
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No funding required.
N/A
N/A

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.

Approve Meeting Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
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No funding required.

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N/A
N/A

Item Summary:
Request commissioners approve minutes for Board of County Commissioner meetings held on July
30th, August 6th, 7th, 20th, and 21st. Minutes were provided to Board members, and any
comments from the Commissioners were taken into consideration in the development of the final
minutes.

3.

Present Monthly Investments Summary for August 2024
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No funding required.
N/A
N/A

Item Summary:
This is a monthly information report from the Clerk of Court’s Office that provides interim
information on investments.

4.

Present Driver Education Safety Trust Fund Report for August 2024
Funding:
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No funding required.
N/A
N/A

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.

5.

Present Monthly Financial Summary Report for August 2024
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No funding required.
N/A
N/A

Item Summary:
This is a monthly information report from the Clerk of Court’s Office that provides interim
information on selected revenues, expenditures, debt, reserves and investments.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

1.

Approve & Execute FY24-25 Funding Agreement with Florida Rural Legal Services
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$212,982
Yes
General

Item Summary:
Approve and execute FY24-25 funding agreement in the amount of $212,982 with Florida Rural
Legal Services, Inc. to provide legal services to the poor and indigent residents of Lee County for
landlord/tenant, family law matters, home foreclosures, etc. Florida Statutes Section 29.008
requires local government funding for indigent legal services. This is a $3,148 increase from FY2324.

2.

Approve and Execute FY24-25 Funding Agreement with Guardian ad Litem
Funding:
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Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$87,468
Yes
General

Item Summary:
Approve and execute FY24-25 funding agreement in the amount of $87,468 with Guardian ad
Litem to provide funding for 1 full-time 2 part-time equivalent state employees for Data
Management for the local Guardian ad Litem Program. This is a $3,065 increase from FY23-24.

3.

Approve and Execute FY24-25 Funding Agreement with Legal Aid Society, Inc.
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$561,978
Yes
General

Item Summary:
Approve and execute FY24-25 funding agreement in the amount of $561,978 with Legal Aid
Society, Inc. to provide competent legal advice and representation to the poor and indigent
residents of Lee County for family law matters. Florida Statutes Section 29.008 requires local
government funding for indigent legal services. This is a $8,305 increase from FY23-24.

4.

Approve and Execute FY24-25 Funding Agreement with State Attorney's Office
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:

$1,950,800
Yes

Fund:
Comments:

General

Item Summary:
Approve and execute FY24-25 funding agreement in the amount of $1,950,800 with State
Attorney's office. Chapter 29, Florida Statutes, provides that the County may contribute additional
funding for the State Attorney's Office by contract. Approval of the Agreement provides funding for
attorneys and support staff for enforcement of county ordinances and other services by the State
Attorney. This is a $117,800 decrease from FY23-24.

5.

Approve and Execute FY24-25 Funding Agreement with Public Defender
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$1,494,360
Yes
General

Item Summary:
Approve FY24-25 funding agreement in the amount of $1,494,360 with the Public Defender's office.
Chapter 27, Florida Statutes, provides that the County may contribute additional funding for the
Public Defender's Office by contract. Approval of the Agreement provides funding for attorneys
and support staff for defense of the indigent by the Public Defender.

6.

Approve Amendments to Administrative Code AC-13-19 Technical Requirements for
Plat Approval
Funding:
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Comments:

No funding required.
N/A
N/A

Item Summary:
The Resolution will provide amendments to the technical requirements for plat approval, provided
under Administrative Code AC-13-19. The Administrative Code requires amendments to be
consistent with changes to state law. Senate Bill 812 which was passed in the 2024 legislative
session outlined a statewide process that local governments must follow for review and approval of
plats.

7.

Confirm and Ratify Resolutions Extending the Hurricane Ian State of Local
Emergency
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No funding required.
N/A
N/A

Comments:

Item Summary:
Confirm and ratify Hurricane Ian State of Local Emergency Resolutions:
24-09-50– 104th Extension of State of Local Emergency (Issued 9/23/2024)
24-09-51 – 105th Extension of State of Local Emergency (Issued 9/30/2024)

COUNTY LANDS
1.

Approve Purchase of Property in Cape Coral for Conservation 20/20 Program
Funding:
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Budget?:
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Comments:

$88,000
Yes
Conservation 20/20 Capital Improvement

Item Summary:
Approves the purchase of 2 +/- acres of land west of Burnt Store Road N., Cape Coral for the
Conservation 20/20 Land Acquisition Program. The purchase amount is $78,000. The property is
adjoining existing Conservation 20/20 property on three sides. The Conservation Land Acquisition
and Stewardship Advisory Committee (CLASAC) recommended approval of this purchase by
unanimous vote on August 21, 2024.

2.

Authorize Binding Offer for Hancock Bridge Parkway Sidewalk Addition Project
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
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Budget?:
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Comments:

$28,000
Yes
Road Impact Fees

Item Summary:
Approves a $25,000 binding offer to purchase fee simple interest in a +/- 200 square feet parcel for
the Hancock Bridge Parkway Sidewalk Addition. This offer is necessary to accommodate the
construction schedule should condemnation proceedings be required. The appraised value of the
parcel is $16,300. The recommended increase of $8,700 is to avoid condemnation proceedings
and associated costs.

3.

Approve Release of Drainage Easement on Pine Island
Funding:
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Comments:

No funding required.
N/A
N/A
Property owner will pay all costs to record County Deed.

Item Summary:
Approves releasing Lee County’s interests in a portion of existing drainage easements on Pine
Island. The property owner will pay for all the costs associated with recording the county deed. The
original purpose for this property was for drainage of Stringfellow Road. Lee County Department of
Transportation has determined the easement is not needed for County purposes.

4.

Authorize Binding Offer for Land & Easement for Hancock Bridge Parkway Sidewalk
Project
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$13,000
Yes
Road Impact Fees

Item Summary:
Approves a binding offer of $10,000 to purchase fee simple interest in a +/- 423 square feet parcel
and a +/- 27 square feet temporary construction easement for the Hancock Bridge Parkway
Sidewalk Addition project. This offer is necessary to accommodate the construction schedule
should condemnation proceedings be required. The appraised value of the two parcels is $5,700.
The recommended increase of $4,300 is to avoid condemnation proceedings and associated costs.

5.

Approve Agreement for Donation of Land & Easement on Cape Coral Parkway East
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No funding required.
N/A
N/A
Closing costs are being paid by the land owner.

Item Summary:
Acquires 3,086 square feet of land in fee simple and 2,034 square feet of temporary construction
easement interest, as required by the Limited Development Order for a commercial development
known as “Slip Away Park”, for sidewalk and turn lane improvements on Cape Coral Parkway East.

COUNTY MANAGER
1.

Approve Budget Amendments for FY24-25 Carryovers and FY23-24 Funds Over
Budget
Funding:
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Budget?:
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Comments:

No funding required.
No
Various Funds

Item Summary:
Approves Budget Amendments for FY24-25 Carryovers and FY23-24 Funds Over Budget

2.

Approve Agreement with Lee County School District for Saturday Drivers Education
Program
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Budget?:
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Comments:

$113,843
Yes
Driver's Education Trust

Item Summary:
Approves a contract with the School District of Lee County and releases funds for $113,843.05,
which will be used for direct educational expenses for the driver's education Saturday program
running from August 24, 2024, through April 26, 2025, at 13 high schools. The programs are
anticipated to serve an estimated 300 students over the ten weeks.

3.

Approve Resolution to Establish Transportation Facilities Refunding Revenue
Bonds
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$52,801,771
N/A
Toll Facilities Debt Service

Item Summary:
Approve Budget Amendment Resolutions and Transfer of Funds to establish the accounts
necessary to receive the bond proceeds of $52,801,770.60 for the Transportation Facilities
Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2024. The bonds were sold on September 12, 2024, to
refinance the Transportation Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2014. The County
refinanced outstanding Series 2014 bonds was a refunding that resulted in a 7.11% present value
savings and a net present value dollar savings of $3.719 million.

4.

Approve Consent Order and Settlement Agreement
Funding:
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Comments:

See Comments below.
N/A
MSTU
Funding will be provided by CEC per agreement.

Item Summary:
Agreement with CEC to pay all FDEP penalties accrued on behalf of the Old Pelican Bay MSBU
and Kelly Brothers Inc.

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
1.

Award Design Contract for Punta Rassa Boat Ramp Site
Funding:

Current Year Dollar Amount:
572,410
Included in the Current
Budget?: Yes
Fund:
Comments:

$572,410
Yes
FDEM LAP Fund
Hurricane Ian – Recovery & Resilience

Item Summary:
Awards a contract to Johnson Engineering, LLC to provide design services for the Punta Rassa
boat ramp site in the amount of $572,410.27.
The boat ramp and dock at Punta Rassa sustained significant damage during Hurricane Ian. The
project will repair the boat ramp and dock and restore the drainage and water management areas
along with the lift station and sewer service to the fish cleaning station. The covered pay kiosk and
fish cleaning station, as well as the site lighting, signage and landscaping will also be replaced.
This portion of the project will be funded through FDEM Legislative Appropriations Program Fund.

2.

Award Design Contract for Sanibel Causeway Islands A and B
Funding:
Current Year Dollar
Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

See Comments below.
Yes
Florida Dept. of Emergency Management Legislative
Appropriation & Tourist Development
Contract amount: $1,310,448.18:
• FDEM - $234,926.55
• TDC - $1,075,521.63

Item Summary:
Awards a contract to Johnson Engineering, LLC, to provide design services for the Sanibel
Causeway Islands A and B, in the amount of $1,310,448.18.
Both Sanibel Causeway Islands A and B sustained significant damage in September 2022 from
Hurricane Ian. The project will restore damaged areas and facilities. Additional improvements,
including site access and parking areas, landscape and irrigation improvements, site drainage and
water management areas, restrooms and shade structures, beach access, and ADA
accommodations, are also a part of the project.
This portion of the project will be funded through FDEM Legislative Appropriations Program and
Tourist Development Beach Capital Improvement Fund

HUMAN & VETERAN SERVICES
1.

Approve Contract with FLDOH to Support Lee County Health Department Operations
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:

$1,966,542
Yes

Fund:
Comments:

General Fund

Item Summary:
Approves a contract with the Florida Department of Health (FLDOH) in the amount of $1,966,542.00 for
the operation of the Lee County Health Department. The term of the contract is October 1, 2024
through September 30, 2025. Funding for the Lee County Health Department provides a variety of
services for Lee County residents and visitors which promote, maintain and improve health and safety.

2.

Approve Subrecipient Agreements for Mental & Behavioral Health Services and
Children's Medical Exams
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$4,675,451
Yes
General Funds

Item Summary:
Approves a contract with SalusCare, in the amount of $4,425,451.00, for substance abuse and mental
health treatment services. Approves a contract with Children's Advocacy Center of SW Florida in the
amount of $250,000.00, to conduct medical exams and consultations for children who are alleged to be
abused and/or neglected. Contracts are effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, and
total $4,675,451.00.

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
1.

Approve Piggyback Purchase for the County's Remote Disaster Recovery Data
Center
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$118,927
Yes
ITG

Item Summary:
Approves annual piggyback purchase for the county’s remote disaster recovery data center located
in the National Access Point in Miami for $118,927.20. This provides a secure location for
redundant technology data services.
A market analysis was conducted for IT services related to disaster recovery remote data center
services. Considering the previous expenditures, anticipated costs, and adjustments for inflation,
the pricing was found to be fair and reasonable. Fiscal year 23-24 expenditures to date are
$86,510.15, with an anticipated total year spend of $104,331.35.

NATURAL RESOURCES
1.

Approve Amending Grant Agreement with Florida Department of Environmental
Protection
Funding:

Current Year Dollar Amount: $65,000
Included in the Current
No
Budget?:
Fund:
Unincorporated MSTU
Comments:

Item Summary:
Approves amendment #6 to a grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection for water flow monitoring equipment located on Telegraph and Popash Creeks. The
amendment increases the reimbursement of operating and maintenance costs to $359,600.00.
The equipment at each site monitors the amount of water flowing into the Caloosahatchee. That
data is used to determine the amount of pollutants flowing into the river, which is currently under a
Total Maximum Daily Load from the State for total nitrogen.

PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
1.

Approve Piggyback for the Purchase of Products and Services from Amazon
Marketplace
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

See Comments below.
Yes
Various department funds.
Expenditures will be on an as-needed basis, as
approved in the departments’ annual adopted budgets.

Item Summary:
Approves the piggyback use of the Prince William Public School Board Contract to purchase
various products and services at a discounted rate from the Amazon Online Marketplace
Amazon.com Services, LLC, through the contract expiration date of January 18, 2026, and any
renewals or extensions approved by Prince William Public School Board. Expenditures in future
years are not expected to exceed $400,000.00 annually. Due to an extensive range of products
and discounts, a market analysis will be conducted if an individual purchase is brought back to the
Board for approval.

2.

Award Annual Contract for FEMA, NFIP, and CRS Miscellaneous Professional
Services
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

See comments below.
N/A
Various funds.
Expenditures will be on an as-needed basis, as
approved in the departments' annual adopted budgets.

Item Summary:
Awards annual Miscellaneous Professional Services contracts for Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA), National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Community Rating
System (CRS) Projects, on an as-needed basis, for an initial period of three years, with the option
to renew for up to two additional one-year periods, to Haley Ward, Johnson Engineering, Inc., JR

Evans Engineering, P.A., Kimley-Hom and Associates, Inc., Lori Lehr, Ince., and Tetra Tech, Inc. to
provide coastal/riverine engineering consulting services.
The pool of contractors will assist Lee County with duties associated with FEMA, NFIP, CRS and
emergency duties resulting from state or federal emergency declarations. In addition, the pool will
assist Lee County in the review of FEMA's proposed Southwest Florida Coastal Risk MAP study
covering 450 miles of shoreline along the Gulf of Mexico. There were no expenditures for these
services during Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and are not anticipated to exceed $350,000.00 annually.

3.

Approve and Ratify Amendments for Downtown Parking Management Services
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

No funding required.
Yes
Various department funds.
Revenue will be received for use of County-owned
parking lots.

Item Summary:
Ratifies Amendments No. 1 and 2 to the revenue-generating contract with Premium Parking
Service, L.L.C., under the solicitation for Downtown Parking Management Services, to add several
additional County parking lots, located at: 1500 Monroe Ave, 2110 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.,
2120 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., 2050 Broadway, and 1825 Hendry St., to the contract.
Ratification of Amendments No. 1 and 2 is necessary as the County has received more funds than
anticipated. These two amendments increased the revenue generated from this contract by
approximately $131,140.68 annually, with total anticipated revenue from the contract and all
amendments in the amount of approximately $1,780,907.25.

PUBLIC SAFETY
1.

Approve Renewing Captiva Island Fire District Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

No funding required.
N/A
N/A

Item Summary:
The Captiva Island Fire Control District submitted an application for renewal of their Certificate of
Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to provide advance life support (ALS) non-transport
services. Approval provides Captiva Island Fire Control District with the necessary COPCN to
satisfy the statutory requirements for their State non-transport license that expires on January 4,
2025. Granting the COPCN will allow the District to continue operating as an ALS non-transport
service provider for two additional years.

SOLID WASTE
1.

Approve Amended Interlocal Agreement with Hendry County for Recycled Material
Processing

Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

No funding required.
N/A
Enterprise

Item Summary:
Approves a ten year Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between Lee and Hendry
Counties for the processing of recycling material, with one renewal option term of five years. The
effective date of the Agreement is October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2034, unless mutually
renewed in writing by the parties for an additional five-year term. The amendment adjusts the perton transportation and processing fees paid to Lee County, as well as the commodity revenue
share percentages paid to the parties, where net revenue is earned.

2.

Authorize Issuing Purchase Orders for Hurricane Repairs at WTE Facility
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$74,898
Yes
Enterprise
Hurricane Ian – Recovery & Resilience

Item Summary:
Approval authorizes Procurement to issue purchase orders for four invoices totaling $74,897.97 to
Reworld Lee, Inc. These invoices are to reimburse Reworld for work performed under the WasteTo-Energy (WTE) Facility contract. Costs will be submitted to FEMA for reimbursement to the
County.
The Solid Waste ash house, cooling towers and electrical equipment were damaged during
Hurricane Ian. Reworld Lee Inc., who is solely responsible for the repair, design and construction of
any capital projects resulting from uncontrollable circumstances performed the repairs then billed
the County as a pass-through, excluding any profit mark-up for work completed. Repairs continue
and invoices for work performed in accordance with the Contract will be forthcoming.

TRANSPORTATION
1.

Approve Contract Change Order for Alico Road Connector Design
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$1,570,606
Yes
Road Impact Fees

Item Summary:
Approves a change order to the contract with Johnson Engineering, Inc. for Alico Road Connector
Design. Revisions to the scope are needed to address necessary enhancements to the Sunshine
Blvd. and 23rd St. SW intersection, Buckingham Trails Feasibility Study, permitting modifications,
and adding post design services to the contract. The compensation will increase in the amount of

$1,570,606.00 for these services, bringing the new project total to $15,391,399.03.

2.

Approve Supplemental Task Authorization for Matlacha Drawbridge CEI Services
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount: $269,467
Included in the Current
Yes
Budget?:
Fund:t
Transportation Capital Improvement
Comments:

Item Summary:
Approves a Supplemental Task Authorization (STA) to the contract with Hardesty & Hanover, Inc.
to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services to repair and replace several
electrical, mechanical, and structural components of the Matlacha Drawbridge in the amount of
$269,446.73. CEI services include consulting for contract administration, inspection, and materials
sampling and testing. The project is estimated to begin in early 2025.

3.

Award Contract for Resurfacing of Countywide Local Roadways in Northern Lee
County
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount: $1,012,126
Included in the Current
Yes
Budget?:
Fund:
Transportation Capital Improvement
Comments:

Item Summary:
Awards a low bid contract to Pavement Maintenance, LLC to provide resurfacing on multiple
countywide local roadways in Northern Lee County, in the amount of $1,012,126.00. The project
consists of 11 lane miles of resurfacing. Work is expected to begin in November, and funding is
available in the 2025 fiscal year budget.

4.

Award Contract for Resurfacing of Countywide Local Roadways in South Lee
County
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount: $1,376,249
Included in the Current
Yes
Budget?:
Fund:
Transportation Capital Improvement
Comments:

Item Summary:
Awards a low bid contract to Ajax Paving Industries of Florida LLC to provide roadway resurfacing
in South Lee County on multiple countywide local roadways, in the amount of $1,376,249.25. The
project consists of 12.8 lane miles of resurfacing. Work is expected to begin in November, and
funding is available in the 2025 fiscal year budget.

UTILITIES

1.

Approve Piggyback Purchase for Pine Island Water Reclamation Facility Generator
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$265,976
Yes
Utilities Capital Improvement Project

Item Summary:
Approves the purchase of a replacement generator for the Pine Island Water Reclamation Facility
from Cummins, Inc. in the amount of $265,975.87. The new generator will replace a 24-year-old
unit that has reached the end of useful life. The emergency standby power will meet operational
needs and ensure reliability of the facility and its components during outages or maintenance
periods. A market analysis was completed by Procurement Management and the purchase under
this contract will represent a savings of $24,378.26 or 8.396%.

2.

Approve Contract to Sandblast and Coat DAVCO Plant at Gateway Water
Reclamation Facility
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$145,650
Yes
Utilities Rehabilitation & Replacement

Item Summary:
Awards a competitively bid contract for sandblasting and coating of the DAVCO plant at the
Gateway Water Reclamation Facility to the lowest bidder, Cypress Construction & Coatings, in the
amount of $145,650.00. The scope of work includes sandblasting, pressure washing, and recoating of the plant’s components. The department solicited three bids in accordance with Lee
County Procurement Ordinance 23-21 and determined Cypress Construction & Coatings to be the
lowest responsible bidder. This is a preventative measure used to maintain the integrity of the tank
and all its components by repairing and preventing corrosion which can reduce the reliability of the
DAVCO plant. The project is included in the FY24 Utilities Major Maintenance budget.

VISITOR AND CONVENTION BUREAU
1.

Approve Interlocal Agreements with Beach and Shoreline Funding Recipients
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$5,716,739
Yes
Tourist Development Tax

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
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, for nine separate Lee County Beach & Shoreline

Projects receiving Tourist Development Tax funding in the total amount of $5,716,739.

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
HUMAN & VETERAN SERVICES
1.

Approve Renewing Annual Sub-Recipient Contracts for Partnering For Results
Funds
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$5,586,442
Yes
General Fund

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 20242025 will not exceed $5,586,442.00. Funds were allocated by the Board during the 2024-2025 budget
process and will be used to support 51 human services programs at 38 non-profit agencies.

PUBLIC HEARING - 9:30 AM
COUNTY ATTORNEY
1.

Conduct Public Hearing to Adopt Ordinance Amending Land Development Code
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

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Item Summary:
Conduct public hearing to adopt proposed amendments to LDC Chapters 2, 6, 10, 12, 14, 30, 33,
34, and Appendices B, C and N. The proposed amendments align the LDC with recent changes to
state statute, assure consistency within the LDC and between the Lee Plan and LDC, and
streamline regulations where appropriate.

WALK-ONS AND CARRY-OVERS
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Approve Extending Hurricane Helene State of Local Emergency Resolution
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Item Summary:
State of Local Emergencies are only effective for seven days unless extended for an additional
seven days. Approve extending the Declaration of State of Local Emergency issued Tuesday,
September 24, 2024, for seven days.