On the agenda: Port Charlotte Lee Board of County Commissioners — license plate reader (Dec 3)

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

County Manager
Dave Harner, II

Lee Board of County
Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda

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

December 3, 2024
9:30 AM

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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
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Administrative Agenda
Public Hearings
Walk-ons and Carry-overs
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Commissioners' Items/Committee Appointments
County Manager Items
County Attorney Items
Public Presentation of Matters by Citizens
Adjourn

TRANSCRIPT

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12/03/24 Agenda Transcript
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PROCLAMATIONS
2.

Pet of the Month (Commissioner Pendergrass)

3.

Farm - City Week (Commissioner Hamman)

RECAP
4.

12/3/24 Agenda Recap - REVISED

CONSENT AGENDA
CLERK OF THE COURTS
1.

Approve and Record County Disbursements per Florida Law
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No funding required.
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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 Monthly Investments Summary for October 2024
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No funding required.
N/A
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This is a monthly information report from the Clerk of Court’s Office that provides interim
information on investments.

3.

Approve Lee Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
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No funding required.
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Item Summary:
Approve the minutes for Lee Board of County Commissioners' meetings held on September 3, 5,
17, 18, and 24, and October 1, 15, 16, and 28, 2024. The minutes were provided to Board
members, and any comments from the Commissioners were taken into consideration in the
development of the final minutes.

COUNTY ATTORNEY
4.

Pulled from Agenda per Recap - Authorize a Public Hearing to Adopt an Ordinance
Creating Emerald Lakes of Lee County CDD
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No funding required.
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Item Summary:
Authorizes county staff to advertise a public hearing to adopt an ordinance creating the Emerald
Lakes of Lee County Community Development District pursuant to Chapter 190, F.S. If approved,
the ordinance will create a Community Development District capable of financing and servicing
basic public services within the District boundary.

5.

Confirm and Ratify Resolutions Extending Hurricane Ian State of Local Emergency
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No funding required.
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Item Summary:
Confirm and ratify Hurricane Ian State of Local Emergency Resolution Numbers:
24-11-32– 113th Extension of State of Local Emergency (Issued 11/25/2024)
24-12-02 –114th Extension of State of Local Emergency (Issued 12/2/2024)

6.

Confirm and Ratify Resolutions Extending Hurricane Helene State of Local

Emergency
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No funding required.
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Item Summary:
Confirm and ratify Hurricane Helene State of Local Emergency Resolution Numbers:
24-11-33– 9th Extension of State of Local Emergency (Issued 11/26/2024)
24-12-03 – 10th Extension of State of Local Emergency (Issued 12/3/2024)

7.

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

Item Summary:
Confirm and ratify Hurricane Milton State of Local Emergency Resolution Numbers:
24-11-31– 7th Extension of State of Local Emergency (Issued 11/24/2024)
24-12-01 – 8th Extension of State of Local Emergency (Issued 12/1/2024)

8.

Authorize a Public Hearing to Modify Boundaries of Saltleaf CDD
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No funding required.
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Item Summary:
Authorizes County Staff to Advertise for a Public Hearing on January 21, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. to
adopt an Ordinance authorizing the Saltleaf Community Development District (CDD) to amend Lee
County Ordinances #23-31 and #23-16 to expand the District’s external boundary.

COUNTY LANDS
9.

Accept Purchase Offer for County-Owned Surplus Land on Beachwood Drive
Funding:
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$15,000

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Comments:

Yes
Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Buyer will pay all closing costs.

Item Summary:
Accepts a bid submitted by Tracee Tobler in the amount of $15,000 for the purchase of Countyowned surplus land at 1646 Beachwood Drive, North Fort Myers. The subject property is
approximately 7,667 square feet. Buyer shall pay all closing costs, including without limitation
documentary stamps on the deed, recording fees, title exam, title insurance and survey.

10.

Accept Purchase Offer for County-Owned Surplus Land on South Grimsley Court
Funding:
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Budget?:
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Comments:

$15,000
Yes
Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Buyer will pay all closing costs.

Item Summary:
Accepts a bid submitted by Tracee Tobler in the amount of $15,000 for the purchase of Countyowned surplus land at 3540 South Grimsley Court, Fort Myers. The subject property is
approximately 4,617 square feet. Buyer shall pay all closing costs, including without limitation
documentary stamps on the deed, recording fees, title exam, title insurance and survey.

11.

Accept Purchase Offer for County-Owned Surplus Land on Simon Court
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
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Comments:

$3,000
Yes
Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Item Summary:
Accepts a bit submitted by Tracee Tobler in the amount of $3,000 for the purchase of Countyowned surplus land located at 2199 Simon Court, Fort Myers. The subject property is
approximately 4,487 square feet.

12.

Accept Purchase Offer for County-Owned Surplus Land on Bayshore Road
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$45,125
Yes
Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Item Summary:
Accepts a bid submitted by Ronen Graziani in the amount of $45,125 for the purchase of County-

owned surplus land located at 6295 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers. The subject property is
approximately 30,405 square feet.

13.

Adopt Resolution of Necessity for Alico Road Connector Phase III Widening
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No funding required.
Yes
N/A

Item Summary:
Authorizes staff to pursue, either through voluntarily means or through the use of eminent domain,
the acquisition of two parcels for the Alico Road Widening Phase III Project, located just south of
State Road 82 north to 23rd Street SW in Lehigh Acres.

14.

Approve Land Purchase for Future Expansion of Sunshine Blvd. N, Lehigh Acres
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$27,400
Yes
Road Impact Fees Central District
Land: $24,900
Estimated Closing Costs: $2,500

Item Summary:
Acquires a +/-14,118 square foot parcel for future the expansion of Sunshine Boulevard North, in
the amount of $24,900 plus closing costs estimated at $2,500. Sunshine Boulevard North is a
project identified and included in the Transportation Priorities adopted by the Board on June 6,
2023. The property is located at the intersection of Sunshine Boulevard North and 31st Street
West, Lehigh Acres.

15.

Accept a Bill of Sale and Lease Termination from AMI Kids Southwest Florida, Inc.
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount: $100
Included in the Current
Yes
Budget?:
Fund:
Unincorporated MSTU
Comments:

Item Summary:
Accepts a Bill of Sale and Conveyance (lease termination) from AMI Kids Southwest Florida, Inc.
for grantor’s conveyance to the County of grantor’s right, title and interest in real and personal
property at 1190 Main Street, Fort Myers Beach (San Carlos Island Maritime Park).

16.

Authorize Staff to Bid at Tax Deed Auction for Parcels in NW Cape Coral and Cayo
Costa
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Current Year Dollar Amount:
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Comments:

$80,100
Yes
Conservation 20/20
Tax Deed Purchase: $75,000
Environmental Transaction Screening: $5,000
Recording fees: $100

Item Summary:
Authorizes staff to pursue two parcels through the tax deed auction process for the Conservation
20/20 Program. The opening bids are +/-$2,520 and $12,000, respectively and staff is requesting
funds to bid up to $75,000 ($25,000 for the Cayo Costa parcel, and up to $50,000 for the Cape
Coral parcel).

17.

Authorize Staff to Bid at Tax Deed Auctions for Two Parcels in Matlacha
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See Comments below.
Yes
To be determined
Tax Deed Purchase: $265,100
Each Property: $100,000
Environmental Transaction Screening: $5,000
Demolition fees: $60,000
Recording fees: $100

Item Summary:
Authorizes staff to pursue two improved parcels in Matlacha through the tax deed auction process
for potential County acquisition opportunities. The opening bids are +/-$31,000 for 4220 Pine
Island Rd NW, and $38,000 for 4205 Pine Island Rd NW, and staff is requesting funds to bid up to
$200,000 ($100,000 for each parcel), $5,000 for Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), $60,000
for demolition costs, and $100 for recording fees.

COUNTY MANAGER
18.

Execute Agreements for CDBG-DR Multi-Family Housing Development Projects
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$39,250,000
Yes
Federal Grants through General Fund
CDBG-DR Grant Funded, Hurricane Ian – Recovery &
Resilience

Item Summary:
Authorizes the execution of written agreements for CDBG-DR Multi-Family Housing Development
projects at Bayshore Pines in the amount of $17,000,000, Hermosa II in the amount of $5,250,000,
and Ekos on Evans in the amount of $17,000,0000. Funding for these projects was awarded during
the September 17, 2024 Board of County Commissioners meeting and will allow the developers to
construct a total of 412 new affordable housing units.

19.

Approve Task Orders for CDBG-DR Program Implementation
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount: $55,852,537.36
Included in the Current
Yes
Budget?:
Fund:
Federal Grants through General Fund
Comments:

Item Summary:
Provides CDBG-DR funding for individual housing assistance (LeeCARES) and authorizes vendor
support for the delivery of housing rehabilitation and reconstruction, home purchase assistance,
critical infrastructure, planning, public services, affordable housing development and other CDBGDR programs. These task orders authorize work for HGA and Horne and payments to general
contractors, inspectors, temporary housing providers and others from January 1, 2025 through
June 30, 2025.

20.

Approve Expenditures and Annual Spend for State Advocacy Services
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$97,000
Yes
General Fund

Item Summary:
Lee County has spent $168,383.35 on state government advocacy services provided by the
Advocacy Group at Cardenas Partners, LLC—d/b/a The Advocacy Partners—since November 28,
2022. The proposed Board action clarifies the annual expenditures and provides for future
anticipated expenditures of $90,000.00 per contract year ($7,500/month) plus ancillary expenses
such as lobbyist registration fees, approved travel expenses, etc. The agreement will continue to be
in effect until terminated, which can be accomplished at any time with thirty (30) days notice.

21.

Approve Resolution of Intent to Collect Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments
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No funding required.
N/A
N/A

Item Summary:
Florida Statute §197.3632, requires a Resolution of Intent prior to Jan. 1, 2025, for the option to use
the Uniform Method of Collection for Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments on the November tax
bill. This will allow for the collection of assessments for: Whiskey Creek Channel Dredge CIP
MSBU; and Sheffield Way Channel Dredge CIP MSBU.

22.

Reprogram American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
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Current Year Dollar Amount:
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$95,539
N/A
American Rescue Plan
ARPA funded expenses are budgeted from FY20202021 through FY2026-2027. The American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) provided $149,675,549 to Lee County that
needs to be obligated by December 31,2024 and
expended by December 31, 2026.

Item Summary:
Reallocates $95,539 of American Rescue Plan Act funds from underspent activities to support
eligible Public Safety expenditures (including Emergency Medical Service position salaries and
benefits) through December 31, 2026; and amends the performance measures, performance
period, and line-item budget for the subrecipient agreement with the Southwest Florida Affordable
Housing Choice Foundation. These amendments ensure expenditure of funds during the
agreement term and clarify that the ARPA project funded demolition and site development work to
prepare for the redevelopment of affordable housing units in Phase II of the Southward Village
Project.

23.

Adopt 2025 State Legislative Agenda
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No funding required.
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N/A

Item Summary:
Establishes legislative priorities to guide the County’s advocacy efforts for the 2025 state legislative
session.

24.

Approve 2025 Board Meeting Calendar
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No funding required.
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Item Summary:
This item approves the meeting calendar for 2025 for the Board of County Commissioners. It
includes Board Meetings, Zoning Hearings, and Budget Hearings. It does not include Board of Port
Commissioners Meetings or special meetings.

FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
25.

Approve Contract to Replace Justice Center Complex and Downtown Jail Boilers
Funding:

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

$840,641
Yes
General Fund

Item Summary:
Approves a contract amendment with Chris-Tel Company of Southwest Florida, Inc. to replace the
boilers in the Justice Center Complex and Downtown Jail and establish the Guaranteed Maximum
Price (GMP) in the amount of $840,641.00
To supply hot water for the entire complex including the jail, the vendor will replace the six boilers
that are now in place with three new boilers that are larger and more efficient. The existing boilers
are twenty years old and nearing the end of their useful lives.
This planned and budgeted project will be funded through the General Fund.

26.

Award Informal Quote to Replace Roof of Horse Barn at Lee County Civic Center
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$103,500
Yes
FDEM LAP and General Fund
FDEM LAP – $90,500
General Fund - $13,000

Item Summary:
Awards a purchase order to Target Builders Construction Management Inc. to replace the roof for
the Lee County Civic Center Horse Barn with a new shingle roof, in the amount of $103,500. The
roof was damaged during Hurricane Ian and is beyond repair. This purchase provides new plywood
roof decking, fascia, and shingle roof.
This project will be funded through the FDEM Legislative Appropriations Program and the General
Fund.

HUMAN & VETERAN SERVICES
27.

Approve Renewing Subrecipient Agreement for Opioid Abatement Plan
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$1,951,063
Yes
Opioid Abatement

Item Summary:
Centerstone of Florida, Inc. is a subrecipient initially awarded a contract through the Notice of
Funding Availability (NOFA) for projects aligned with Lee County’s Opioid Abatement Strategy.
Human and Veteran Services is requesting a second-year contract renewal for Centerstone of
Florida, Inc. in the amount of $1,951,062.92.

This contract includes the option of renewal for an additional three years, subject to the availability
of funds and satisfactory performance by Centerstone of Florida, Inc. This renewal is part of the
overall contract framework that allows for a maximum of five years in the amount of $6,496,365.00,
with yearly renewals based on performance and funding.

HUMAN RESOURCES
28.

Approve Amending & Renewing Aetna Life Insurance Medical Stop Loss Contract
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$2,460,847
Yes
Self-Insurance Medical Fund

Item Summary:
Stop-loss insurance is a critical safeguard for self-insured health funds, protecting against the
financial strain of exceptionally high medical claims. This item approves an amendment to the
contract with Aetna Life Insurance Company for Medical Stop Loss to increase the individual Stop
Loss Limit Amount from $450,000 to $475,000 and the premium rate from $48.72 per employee per
month to $55.18. The stop loss is paid by the county. The amendment will increase the contract
amount by approximately $327,832 annually, with total anticipated expenditures of approximately
$2,800,275. Keeping the stop loss at $450,000 would have resulted in a $544,000 increase to the
county. Total expenditures during Fiscal Year 2023-24 were $2,460,847. Approves the contract
renewal through December 31, 2025.

29.

Approve Amending & Renewing Aetna Group Medicare Advantage Plan Contract
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$2,463,982
Yes
General Fund

Item Summary:
The county’s Medicare Advantage Plan is a less costly option for county retirees age 65 (Medicare
eligible) and above. It is a full insurance plan (not county self-insured) with a 60 percent premium
subsidy from the county. This item approves amending the contract with Aetna Health
Management, LLC for retiree Group Medicare Advantage medical and pharmacy benefits, to
increase the Medicare Advantage medical and pharmacy rates per member, per month. The
monthly premium will increase from $324.56 to $370.45 with annual anticipated expenditures of
$2,849,501 of which 60% is paid for by the county. Approves the contract renewal through
December 31, 2025.

NATURAL RESOURCES
30.

Approve Amending FDEP Grant Agreement for Bonita Beach Nourishment
Funding:
Current Year Dollar
Amount:
Included in the Current

See Comments below.
No

Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

Beach Renourishment Trust Fund & General Fund
Additional FDEP Grant Funding: $1,660,360
Local match requirement: $2,796,982
• Estimated local match distribution:
o City of Bonita Springs: $1,726,297
o County: $1,070,685
Long Term Recovery Initiative NR-001

Item Summary:
Approves an amendment to a grant agreement with Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) to provide an additional $1,660,360 for the Bonita Beach Nourishment project.
The amendment will increase the total grant to $6,997,181.22. The FDEP share is $2,606,450.00
with a local match requirement of $4,390,731.22.
The project includes modifying the design and permits, beach nourishment, and permit required
monitoring on the critically eroded beach of Bonita Springs. The work was anticipated and is
consistent with the State Strategic Beach Management Plan.
The local match of 62.75% will come from the City of Bonita Springs in accordance with an existing
Interlocal Agreement, and the Beach Renourishment Trust Fund project. Tourism Development
Taxes are used to fund the Beach Renourishment Trust Fund. Project was anticipated and is
partially budgeted in the current 5-year CIP plan.

31.

Approve Budget Amendment Resolution for Approved Waterway Development
Projects
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$1,509,169
No
General Fund (WCIND Reimbursement)
Lee County acts as pass through agency to receive grant
to fund various projects.

Item Summary:
Approves creating 11 new navigation-related major maintenance projects that are funded by grants
from the West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND) in the amount of $1,509,169. For the
majority of these projects, Lee County will serve as the administrator for sub-grant agreements with
other public entities in Lee County. The projects to be funded are in the categories of marine law
enforcement, boating safety, and navigation improvement.

32.

Approve Amending FDEP Grant Agreement for Lovers Key Beach Nourishment
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

See Comments below.
No
Beach Renourishment Trust Fund
FDEP: $3,145,200

Local Match: $647,813.78
Long Term Recovery Initiative NR-001

Item Summary:
Approves the first amendment to a grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) for an additional $3,145,200 for the Lovers Key Beach Nourishment project.
Acceptance increases the total grant agreement to $15,781,629.72, which is comprised of
$13,136,320 FDEP share and a $2,645,309.72 local match requirement.
The project includes modifying design and permits, beach nourishment, and permit-required
monitoring on the critically eroded Lovers Key Beach. The work was anticipated and is consistent
with the State Strategic Beach Management Plan.
The local match of 16.55% for construction and 50% for post-construction monitoring will come
from the Beach Renourishment Trust Fund project. Tourism Development Taxes are used to fund
the Beach Renourishment Trust Fund. Project was anticipated and is partially budgeted in the
current 5-year CIP plan.

PARKS AND RECREATION
33.

Approve First Amendment to Agreement for Ag Expo Operations
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

See Comment below.
N/A
General Fund
Vendor will pay Lee County:
• 25% of gross receipts from operation of all rides
after sales taxes.
• $25 per linear foot of game and food frontage.

Item Summary:
Approves the first amendment to the agreement with Reithoffer Shows, Inc. to operate amusement
rides and provide music, games and food concessions for the Lee County Ag Expo. The term of
the agreement is for a period of 5 years and Reithoffer will pay the County a portion of the
proceeds. Included in the agreement is the additional rental of a float to be used during the annual
Edison Festival of Lights Parade. Reithoffer has been providing amusement rides, music, games
and food concessions at the Lee County Civic Center for over 20 years.

PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
34.

Approve Amending Contract for Custodial Services - Central Zone
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 departments' annual adopted budgets.

Item Summary:
Approves amending the contract with United States Service Industries, Inc. for Custodial Services
for Central Zone Lee County to increase the price of custodial services. The amendment will
increase the contract amount by an average of 6.5% annually, with total anticipated expenditures in
the amount of $325,492.40. Total expenditures during Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for United States
Service Industries, Inc. were $305,626.70.
There were no price increases on this contract in 2023 or 2024. The Vendor requested an 8.33%
increase on thiscontract. The County negotiated the price with the Vendor and was able to lower
the Vendor’s proposed increase from their requested 8.33% price increase to a 6.5% increase. The
Florida minimum wage increased by $1.00 from $11.00 to $12.00 on September 30, 2023, and
then another $1.00 from $12.00 to $13.00 on September 30, 2024, meaning the minimum wage
has increased by $2.00, or 18.18%, during the term of these contracts. Therefore, County staff
finds the increase to be fair and reasonable compared to the risk of a rebid being the same or
lower.

35.

Approve Amending Contract for Custodial Services - North Zone
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

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

Item Summary:
Approves amending the contract with United States Service Industries, Inc. for Custodial Services
for North Zone Lee County to increase the price of custodial services. The amendment will increase
the contract amount by an average of 6.5% annually, with total anticipated expenditures in the
amount of $351,149.91. Total expenditures during Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for United States Service
Industries, Inc. were $329,718.23.
There were no price increases on this contract in 2023 or 2024. The Vendor requested an 8.33%
increase on thiscontract. The County negotiated the price with the Vendor and was able to lower
the Vendor’s proposed increase from their requested 8.33% price increase to a 6.5% increase. The
Florida minimum wage increased by $1.00 from $11.00 to $12.00 on September 30, 2023, and
then another $1.00 from $12.00 to $13.00 on September 30, 2024, meaning the minimum wage
has increased by $2.00, or 18.18%, during the term of these contracts. Therefore, County staff
finds the increase to be fair and reasonable compared to the risk of a rebid being the same or
lower.

36.

Approve Amending Contract for Custodial Services - South Zone
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

Item Summary:

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

Approves amending the contract with United States Service Industries, Inc. for Custodial Services
for South Zone Lee County to increase the price of custodial services. The amendment will
increase the contract amount by an average of 6.5% annually, with total anticipated expenditures in
the amount of $326,966.50. Total expenditures during Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for United States
Service Industries, Inc. were $307,010.82.
There were no price increases on this contract in 2023 or 2024. The Vendor requested an 8.33%
increase on thiscontract. The County negotiated the price with the Vendor and was able to lower
the Vendor’s proposed increase from their requested 8.33% price increase to a 6.5% increase. The
Florida minimum wage increased by $1.00 from $11.00 to $12.00 on September 30, 2023, and
then another $1.00 from $12.00 to $13.00 on September 30, 2024, meaning the minimum wage
has increased by $2.00, or 18.18%, during the term of these contracts. Therefore, County staff
finds the increase to be fair and reasonable compared to the risk of a rebid being the same or
lower.

37.

Approve Continuation of Contract for Merchant Card Services by Forte
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 continuation of the existing contract with CSG Forte Payments, Inc., for merchant card
services and related equipment as approved in departments’ annual adopted budgets. This
contract ensures continuity of service and reliable, secure payment processing capabilities for
transactions and is used by the Community Development and Solid Waste departments.

38.

Approve Sole Source Purchase for Cummins Replacement Parts - Countywide
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$340,000
Yes
Various funds.
Expenditures will be on an as-needed basis, as
approved in the departments' annual adopted budgets.

Item Summary:
Approves the sole source procurement of Cummins replacement parts for preventative
maintenance and original equipment manufacturer parts for repairs and service from Cummins
Power South, LLC, as approved in the departments’ annual adopted budgets, in the amount of
$340,000.00 for fiscal year 2024-2025. Departments that have purchased parts and maintenance in
previous years include Facilities Construction & Management, Fleet Management, Lee Tran, Solid
Waste, and Utilities. The sole source allows for the supply of parts and services for new and aging
Cummins generator and vehicle engines.

39.

Ratify Emergency Expenditures Executed for Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Funding:

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

$224,590
No
Various funds

Item Summary:
Ratifies the purchase of goods and services authorized, and documents executed, by the County
Manager or his designee required to maintain operational continuity during emergencies as
declared by the Board of County Commissioners under Lee County Emergency Resolution No. 2409-52, enacted on September 24, 2024 for Hurricane Helene and Resolution No. 24-10-15,
enacted on October 6, 2024 for Hurricane Milton. Purchases include those necessary for the
County Manager or designee to take prudent action to effectuate protection of the health, safety,
and welfare of the community.
Expenditures were authorized in compliance with Section 3.4 – Emergency of Lee County
Procurement Ordinance No. 23-21. The attached Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton Purchase
Order (PO) Summary Reports provide a summary of purchase orders to-date for goods and
services; $3,245,883.31 for Hurricane Helene and $8,697,214.05 for Hurricane Milton.
Expenditures or contract actions not included in this summary, or amounts that exceed the
estimates provided, will be presented to the Board at a future date. Board ratification is required for
emergency purchases of $100,000.00 or more.

PUBLIC SAFETY
40.

Approve Resolution to Adopt the Lee County Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

No funding required.
N/A
N/A
Long Term Recovery Initiative PC-001

Item Summary:
Florida Administrative Code requires that each county emergency management agency develop
and submit a comprehensive Emergency Management plan in compliance with the requirements,
format and standards contained in rule. This item requests that the board approve a resolution
adopting the latest revisions to the Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management plan. This
latest cycle of revisions is a complete rewrite of the previous version due to new federal planning
requirements adopted by the state and mandated for county plans. The Florida Division of
Emergency Management (FDEM) has reviewed the plan and recommended its adoption with minor
revisions. These revisions have been incorporated into the final document presented with this item.

41.

Award Contract for Disaster Management Services
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

See Comments below.

Various funds
Funding levels and sources will be determined based on

the severity of the emergency and the level of services
required at the time of an event.
Long Term Recovery Initiative PC-003

Item Summary:
Awards a contract to Hagerty Consulting Services, Inc. to provide management, tracking, and, if
applicable, federal or state reimbursement applications for funds associated with disaster response
and recovery activities in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, on an as-needed basis for
a term of five years. Board action authorizes the County Manager or designee to activate the
vendor upon declaration of a State of Local Emergency by the Board of County Commissioners.
Funding levels will be determined based on the severity of the emergency and the level of services
required at the time of an event. Funding will be transferred to appropriate accounts when required
and is not included in the annual adopted budget. If this contract is used for purposes eligible for
federal reimbursement, the solicitation and contract comply with federal reimbursement regulations.
There were 15 respondents to the RFP, four of which were selected for in-person presentations.
Hagerty's hourly pricing is largely unchanged from the current 2019 agreement.

42.

Deferred per Recap - Award Contract to Develop Lee County Community Wildfire
Protection Plan
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$174,334
Yes
General Fund
CFBG-DR Planning Grant
Long Term Recovery Initiative PC-001

Item Summary:
This item awards a Request for Proposal to develop a Lee County Community Wildfire Protection
Plan (CWPP) to SWCA, Inc. in the amount of $174,334.00. This project will create the County's
first community wildfire protection plan, which will include the increased risk of wildfire associated
with trees downed by Hurricane Ian in 2022. The project is funded through a $250,000 planning
grant through the Hurricane Ian CDBG-DR program accepted earlier this year by the Board.

43.

Approve Renewing of Bonita Springs Fire Rescue District COPCN
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

No funding required.
N/A
N/A

Item Summary:
Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District submitted an application to renew their Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to provide advance life support (ALS) non-transport
services. Approval provides Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District with the necessary
COPCN to satisfy the statutory requirements applicable to their State non-transport license that
expires March 7, 2025. Granting the COPCN will allow the District to continue operating as an ALS

non-transport service provider in accordance with State law for two additional years.

SOLID WASTE
44.

Award Contract for Roof Hardening at Waste-to-Energy Plant
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$1,752,774
Yes
Enterprise
Long Term Recovery Initiative IF-004

Item Summary:
Approves awarding a competitively solicited contract to Crowther Roofing and Sheet Metal of
Florida, Inc. for the Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Roof Hardening Construction - CDBG- MIT project.
The term of the contract is 120 days, and the total price is $1,752,774.01. This federal grant
project includes replacement / hardening of select roofing structures at the WTE Facility, tie-downs
for mechanical systems, and hurricane shutters at the scale house.

45.

Approve Single Source Purchase of Parts, Supplies & Service for Heavy Trucks,
Trailers
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$400,000
Yes
Enterprise

Item Summary:
Approve single-source procurement of $400,000 for Rechtien International Trucks to provide
International Trucks and heavy trailer OEM parts and services for the period of one year. Rechtien
is the sole-authorized dealer in the region and utilizes proprietary engine and multiplexing
diagnostic software, only available to the manufacturer's authorized dealership. This software is
required for properly diagnosing computer advanced technical and mechanical problems.

TRANSIT
46.

Approve Single Source Purchase for AngelTrax Video and Audio Surveillance
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$399,092
Yes
Enterprise FTA Grant
Capital portion will be funded with FTA funds and
Operating will be General Fund

Item Summary:
Approves a single source purchase of AngelTrax mobile video and audio recording equipment and
service from IVS, Inc. dba AngelTrax in the amount of $399,091.90. This purchase is for additional
AngelTrax hardware, web-based software, professional services, maintenance and technical

support over a three-year period. The added equipment and service will serve as an enhancement
to the current AngelTrax hardware onboard LeeTran’s bus fleet to enhance safety.

47.

Approve Annual ILA with City of Bonita Springs for FY25 Transit Services
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount: See Coments below.
Included in the Current
Yes
Budget?:
Fund:
Enterprise Grants,Fare Revenue
Comments:
Total cost: $1,577,572.37
City of Bonita Springs: $605,590.59
Grants, fare revenue, Lee County: $971,981.78

Item Summary:
Approve an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the City of Bonita Springs to share in the cost of
operating a Mobility on Demand (MoD) program within the designated area outlined in the
agreement. The total cost of MoD service for four vehicles is $1,577,572.37. The City of Bonita
Springs will contribute $605,590.59 towards the cost of this service. The remaining cost of service
will be supplemented by grants and fare revenue generated by the service. The expenses are
budgeted in the FY25 Transit operating budget. The term of the agreement is from January 30,
2025 to January 29, 2026.

48.

Approve Purchase of Electric Buses and Charging Equipment
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$3,006,204
Yes
Enterprise
100% FTA Grant Funded
Long Term Recovery Initiative IF-003

Item Summary:
Approves the piggyback purchase of two 35’ Low Floor Battery Electric buses and two charging
stations/equipment. These two buses will replace two that have met the Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) useful life standards of 12-years or 500,000 miles. The charging
stations/equipment will be used to charge the electric buses. The total purchase amount is
$3,006,204 and will be 100% FTA grant funded.
This purchase will be made under the State of Florida Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA)
contract for Electric Transit Bus with Charging and Associated Equipment with Gillig, LLC. Gillig,
LLC was determined to be the most financially sound company based on the information contained
in the PSTA contact analysis.
FTA’s bus testing, including maintainability, reliability, safety and structural integrity, scored these
buses the highest among all other buses on the contract. They will provide up to 270 miles of range
per charge, surpassing all other available buses on the contract, which will adequately serve
LeeTran’s fixed routes. Electric buses are a clean, quiet, and modern option for transit services,
which eliminate carbon emissions and noise created by traditional fossil-fueled buses.

TRANSPORTATION

49.

Award Contract to Pave Local Unpaved Roads in Lehigh Acres
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$1,030,757
Yes
Growth Increment
Strategic Planning – Infrastructure, Roads & Bridges
Long Term Recovery Initiative IF-003

Item Summary:
Awards a low bid contract to Pavement Maintenance, Inc. to provide local road conversions in
Lehigh Acres in the amount of $1,030,757. This project will convert 13.9 lanes miles of unpaved
roads to paved roads within Lehigh Acres. Work is expected to begin in January. Funding is
available in the FY 2025 budget.

50.

Award Contract for Daniels Parkway Resurfacing
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$1,850,119
Yes
Transportation Capital Improvement
Strategic Planning – Infrastructure, Roads & Bridges
Long Term Recovery Initiative IF-003

Item Summary:
Awards a low bid contract to OHLA USA, INC. to resurface Daniels Pkwy from U.S. 41 to west of
Ten Mile Canal in the amount of $1,850,119.18. The project consists of 5.70 lane miles of
resurfacing, ADA sidewalk upgrades and signal upgrades. Work is expected to begin in January
and will be performed at night. Funding is available in the FY 2025 budget.

51.

Award Contract for Joel Boulevard Resurfacing
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$893,100
Yes
Growth Increment
Strategic Planning – Infrastructure, Roads & Bridges
Long Term Recovery Initiative IF-003

Item Summary:
Awards a low bid contract to OHLA USA, INC. to resurface Joel Blvd from Bell Blvd to east of 5th
St in the amount of $893,099.96. The project consists of 5.40 lane miles of resurfacing and ADA
improvements. Work is expected to begin in January. Funding is available in the FY 2025 budget.

52.

Approve Change Order to Sole Source for Econolite Control Products Traffic
Equipment

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

$250,000
Yes
Transportation Trust
Strategic Planning – Infrastructure, Roads & Bridges

Item Summary:
Approves a change order to the Sole Source for continued procurement of traffic signal cabinets,
switches, and other signal products from Econolite Control Products, Inc. in the amount of
$250,000.00, bringing the current year not to exceed amount to $650,000. An order was placed on
the sole source from last year and due to long lead times was not fulfilled before expiration. The
order was expensed utilizing this sole source number which reduced the amount DOT is able to
spend on purchases needed this year. There has also been a record high amount of crashes and
coastal flooding that has resulted in the increased need to replace signal cabinets. Econolite has
been Lee County’s sole provider of traffic signal equipment and Advanced Traffic Management
software since the 1980’s. It is essential for traffic signal interoperability and compatibility to utilize
Econolite traffic parts and software.

53.

Approve Single Source Purchase to Replace Toll Image Review System
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$425,000
Yes
Cape, Midpoint and Sanibel Surplus Tolls
Strategic Planning – Infrastructure, Roads & Bridges

Item Summary:
Approves a single source contract with Kyra Solutions Inc., IntelliRoad Division for a five-year
period in the amount of $1,825,000 for a replacement toll image review system. This system is
used to identify license plates for pay-by-plate customers traveling through Lee County toll lanes.
The project includes: implementation costs, software licenses for an automatic license plate reader
and manual image review application for 16-30 users, software maintenance and support.
Computer hardware will be purchased separately for on-premise hosting. The total cost per year
will be $425,000 for the first year and $350,000 for subsequent years. The contract with Kyra
Solutions Inc. includes a damages cap that has been reviewed and approved by staff and County
Administration.

54.

Approve Contract Change Order for Hurricane Ian Permanent Signal Repair
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$676,118
Yes
Transportation Capital Improvement
Long Term Recovery Initiative IF-003

Item Summary:
Approves a Change Order to the contract with Traffic Control Devices, LLC. This change order is
all related to damages caused by Hurricane Ian and includes additional signal cabinets, battery

replacements, uninterruptible power supply and several types of aerial repairs That were identified
while permanent repairs were being completed at intersections to restore the signal system to prestorm conditions. The compensation will increase by $676,118.15, bringing the project total to
$3,892,962.15. Staff will continue to work through the Federal Highway Administration Emergency
Repair process to obtain reimbursement, if possible.

55.

Approve FDOT Federal Funding Agreement for Traffic Operations Center
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$43,500
Yes
Transportation Trust
Strategic Planning – Infrastructure, Roads & Bridges

Item Summary:
Execute a Federal Funding Supplemental Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) to add $43,500 in Federal funds to assist with the operation of the Traffic Operations
Center. This funding is used to partially fund a traffic signal timing specialist, The additional funding
for this position is included in DOT’s Operating budget. This funding is in addition to the State
participation that Lee County receives to fund the Traffic Operations Center. This Agreement was
anticipated, and the revenue is included in the adopted budget

56.

Approve CPA to Install Fiber & Conduit on Leeland Heights Blvd.
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$109,321
Yes
Transportation Capital Improvement
Strategic Planning – Infrastructure, Roads & Bridges
Long Term Recovery Initiative IF-006

Item Summary:
Approves County Project Authorization (CPA) to the contract with Intelligent Infrastructure
Solutions, LLC in the amount of $109,320.75. This project will install fiber and conduit on Leeland
Heights Blvd. from Richmond Ave. to Joel Blvd. including splicing into existing signal cabinets at
Richmond Ave. Work is expected to begin in January and funding is currently available in the
department’s current fiscal year budget.

57.

Approve Amending ILA with Florida Gulf Coast University for Signal Maintenance
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount: $95,000
Included in the Current
Yes
Budget?:
Fund:
Transportation Capital Improvement
Comments:

Item Summary:
Approves executing the first amendment to an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for Traffic Signal

Maintenance and Compensation Agreement with Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). The
amendment approves installing four additional conduits at FGCU, two will be owned by the County
and two owned by the University. The County will be responsible for managing the projects and the
cost share for each entity is estimated at $95,000 each. Funds are available in the current budget
for the County’s share.

58.

Approve Contract Change Order for Driveway Permitting Assistance
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount: $160,000
Included in the Current
Yes
Budget?:
Fund:
Transportation Trust
Comments:

Item Summary:
Approves a change order to the contract with RWA Inc. for continued assistance with survey work
necessary to issue residential driveway permits. These services will augment County staff due to
exceptionally high demand in permit requests. Additional funding of $160,000 is being requested,
bringing the contract total to $250,000.00. Funding is available in the current year's budget.

59.

Pulled from Agenda per Recap - Approve STA for Turn Lane Improvements on
Palomino Lane
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$288,240
Yes
Transportation Capital Improvement
Strategic Planning – Infrastructure, Roads & Bridges

Item Summary:
Approves a Supplemental Task Authorization (STA) to the contract with Johnson Engineering, LLC
to provide design services including surveying, roadway drawings and plans, cost estimates, and
post design services for intersection improvements, including turn lane additions, on Palomino
Lane, in the amount of $288,240.00. The project is located at Palomino Lane at the intersection of
Jobe/King Crossing Road and Daniels Parkway. Funding is available in the current year budget for
these services.

UTILITIES
60.

Approve Single Source Purchase of Parts, Services for Water Treatment Facilities
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$180,000
Yes
Utilities Major Maintenance and Operating

Item Summary:
Secures TriNova, Inc. as the single source provider of Prominent, Endress & Hauser, and De Nora

Water Technologies equipment and parts to support chemical feed pumps, pH meters, chlorine
analyzers, pump controls, calibration cylinders, pump containment, and loop integration systems for
all water and wastewater facilities. TriNova, Inc. is the only authorized distributor of this equipment
in the State of Florida. This equipment is used for chemical feed pumping, process flow, and
treatment monitoring which is required by the Safe Drinking Water Act and Florida Administrative
Code. Total expenditures for the prior twelve-month period were $168,690.61.

61.

Approve Single Source Purchase of Ion Exchange Resins
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$300,000
Yes
Utilities Operating

Item Summary:
Secures Purolite, LLC as the single source provider of Purolite Cation and Anion resins for the
Green Meadows Water Treatment Plant. Purolite, LLC is the manufacturer of proprietary Shallow
Shell Technology resins used in the ion exchange process to remove iron and organics from raw
water by enhancing softening and demineralization. Total expenditures for the prior twelve-month
period were $274,955.00.

62.

Approve Single Source Purchase for Electric Actuators, Parts, Service and
Technical Support
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$1,500,000
Yes
Enterprise

Item Summary:
Awards contract to Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. as the single-source provider for Beck electric
actuators, technical support, and service for all water and wastewater treatment facilities to control
the flow of water and chemicals for various system processes. Beck actuators will be used in
various Capital Improvement Projects, including upgrades to several water treatment plants. The
contract will ensure Lee County Utilities can maintain a stock of actuators and spare parts to
support operations and ongoing upgrades across all plants over the 5-year term. Harold Beck &
Sons, Inc. is the manufacturer, sole representative, and distributor in the United States. Total
expenditures for the prior twelve month period were $234,236.00.

63.

Approve Contract Amendment for Pine Island Water Reclamation Facility Filter
Disks
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount: $1,270,764.12
Included in the Current
Yes
Budget?:
Fund:
Utilities Capital Improvement Program
Comments:

Item Summary:
Approves Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Andrew Sitework, LLC, for the Construction Phase
services for Filter Disk Replacement at Pine Island Water Reclamation Facility, for the Guaranteed
Maximum Price, in the amount of $1,270,764.12. The new disk filters are intended to be used for
tertiary treatment to remove the plant’s effluent suspended solids to attain further suspended solids
removal to comply with permit limits. This project was approved by the BoCC as part of the FY25
Utilities Capital Improvement Project.

VISITOR AND CONVENTION BUREAU
64.

Approve Sole Source Purchase for Key Data Dashboard
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$34,500
Yes
TDT Special Revenue
FY25: $34,500
FY26: $37,088
FY27: $39,869

Item Summary:
Approves the purchase of vacation rental occupancy analytics software and authorizes a contract
with Key Data Dashboard, Inc. for a term of three years in the amount of $34,500 for the first year,
and $37,088 for year two and $39,869 for year three. This action allows the VCB to continue use of
the incumbent software vendor without formal bidding.
The contract with Key Data Dashboard, Inc. includes a damages cap that has been reviewed and
approved by staff and County Administration.

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
COUNTY MANAGER
65.

Initiate Demolition, Design and Construction of San Carlos Island Maritime Park
Facilities
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount: $7,500,000
Included in the Current
No
Budget?:
Fund:
Capital Improvements
Comments:

Item Summary:
Accepts a $7,500,000 grant from the Florida Department of Commerce to demolish, redesign and
construct dockage and ancillary facilities at San Carlos Island Maritime Park. The redesigned
facility will accommodate both commercial fishing operations and emergency response activities as
needed. The project is expected to be completed no later than December 31, 2027.

NATURAL RESOURCES
66.

Accept FDEP Grant Agreement for Larry Kiker Preserve Water Management Project

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

$22,724,000
No
CIP - General Fund
Long Term Recovery Initiative NR-002

Item Summary:
Accepts a grant in the amount of $22,724,000 from the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) to assist in funding design, permitting, and construction of the Larry Kiker
Preserve Water Management Project Phase 1. The project plan is to restore flow ways, protect
habitat, improve regional flood control, improve water quality, and enhance aquifer recharge.
The grant requires 50/50 cost share. The County met local match requirements from the initial
purchase of Larry Kiker Preserve.

67.

Approve Change Order and Amend ILA for South Bonita Beach Nourishment
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$5,150,000
No
General Fund
Long Term Recovery Initiative NR-001

Item Summary:
Approves a change order to the contract with Weeks Marine to increase the contract amount by
$5,150,000 for a new contract total of $44,323,250.00.
The increased amount will allow for a shift in construction methods and an increase in the volume
of sand placed on South Bonita Beach to repair erosion caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The change order will also decrease the cost of turbidity monitoring due to regulatory confirmation
that offshore monitoring is not required.
This item also approves a second amendment to an interlocal agreement with the City of Bonita
Springs for maintaining Bonita Beach that will clarify that the City is responsible for the additional
costs and can reimburse the County over a maximum of 4 years from completion of construction.
Lee County has worked to manage Bonita Beach erosion since 1995 including cooperation with the
City of Bonita Springs since their incorporation. The budget transfer will allocate additional funds for
the increased contract total.

TRANSPORTATION
68.

Approve Project Delivery Method for Cape Coral Bridge
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount: No funding required.
Included in the Current
N/A
Budget?:

Fund:
Comments:

N/A
Strategic Planning – Infrastructure, Roads & Bridges

Item Summary:
Approve staff’s recommendation to proceed with the completion of the design of the Cape Coral
Bridge replacement project using the conventional Design-Bid-Build methodology. On April 5,
2022, the contract for the Cape Coral Bridge Project Development & Environmental and design
services (to 60%) was awarded to Kisinger Campo & Associates Corp. Included in the award of the
contract was the expectation that once the project design reached 60%, the County would need to
decide whether to proceed with a Design-Build or a Design-Bid-Build delivery method.

69.

Award Contract for CEI Services for Alico Connector Project
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

$34,903,125
Yes
Road Impact Fees
Strategic Planning – Infrastructure, Roads & Bridges

Item Summary:
Awards a contract to AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to perform Construction Engineering and
Inspection (CEI) Services for the Alico Road Connector Project in the amount of $34,903,125.24.
CEI services include consulting for contract administration, inspection, and materials sampling and
testing. This project will be constructed in phases, and this negotiated contract is slated to provide
services for the duration of the project over the next five plus years. The total cost of the project,
including design, construction, and construction inspection, is expected to be $386 million.

PUBLIC HEARING - 9:30 AM
PUBLIC SAFETY
70.

Conduct Public Hearing to Approve Interfacility Transport COPCN for Lee Health
System, Inc.
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

No funding required.
N/A
N/A

Item Summary:
Lee Health System, Inc. dba Golisano Children’s Hospital of SW Florida has applied for a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. In accordance with Lee County Ordinance 08-16,
new applications for a COPCN may only be granted based on competent evidence and after a
public hearing. Lee Health System, Inc., dba Golisano Children’s Hospital of SW Florida, applied
for a COPCN on September 12, 2024. Golisano Children's Hospital of SW Florida currently holds a
COPCN under the former public entity. Section 13 of Lee County Ordinance 08-16 prohibits the
transfer or assignment of certificates, necessitating a new application and public hearing. The
application was found to be sufficient and proceeded through the administrative review process.

WALK-ONS AND CARRY-OVERS

CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS OF THE LEE COUNTY PORT
AUTHORITY
71.

Approve Moving January 9, 2025 Board of Port Commissioners Meeting to January
16, 2025
Funding:
Current Year Dollar Amount:
Included in the Current
Budget?:
Fund:
Comments:

No funding required.
N/A
N/A

Item Summary:
Commissioner Pendergrass requested moving the January 9 Port Board meeting to January 16 in
order to attend the Lee County Legislative Delegation meeting.

RECONVENE AS LEE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS