05/05/2026 Lee Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda

Lee Board of County Commissioners · 2026-05-05 · agenda_packet

[Multiple addresses, including 1815 McArthur Avenue, Lehigh Acres; 3513 Lee Boulevard, Lehigh Acres; 8591 Ortiz Circle; 4224 Renaissance Preserve Way, Fort Myers; 3501-3515 Dale Street, Fort Myers; 3701 Nelson Tills Boulevard, Fort Myers; 1709 Bikini Court, Cape Coral; 517 Jefferson Drive, Lehigh Acres; 3206 44th Street West, Lehigh Acres; 1310 Roosevelt Avenue, Lehigh Acres; 2108 Monroe Avenue, Alva; 5530-5550 Lee Boulevard, Lehigh Acres; 6035 Landing View Road, Fort Myers; 1640 Vivian Lane; 1645 Beachwood Drive; Castilla Circle, Fort Myers; Old San Carlos Boulevard; Bell Boulevard from Sunrise Boulevard to Joel Boulevard; Ballard Road; Winkler Road; Jacobs Drive; Richmond Avenue, Lehigh Acres; Burnt Store Road; Stringfellow Road; Iona Community; Bright Road; Stringfellow/St. James Road; Corkscrew Road; Tide March Drive; Lovers Key; Bonita Beach; Pine Island Flatwoods Preserve; Kurt Donaldson Park; Olga Park; Rutenberg Park; Lee Health Sports Complex; Justice Center Annex; Cape Coral Government Center; State Road 80 and State Road 31; Greenbrier Boulevard; Able Canal; Leeland Height Boulevard; Bear Street; I-75 and Del Prado; Sanibel Lighthouse Beach Park; Cape Coral Bridge; Lavender's Landing.; case Not stated. Resolution numbers: 26-03-06, 26-03-07, 26-03-08, 26-03-09, 26-03-11, 26-03-12, 26-03-14, 26-03-15, 26-03-16, 26-03-17, 26-03-18, 26-03-19, 26-03-20, 26-03-21.] This document is the minutes of two Lee County Board of County Commissioners meetings (March 3, 2026 and March 17, 2026). It contains multiple distinct projects and actions, including approvals for easement vacations, contract awards, and funding agreements. No single project is described in detail; the document is a multi-item agenda. Key actions include: approval of a petition to vacate at 1815 McArthur Avenue, Lehigh Acres (Resolution 26-03-06); approval of a petition to vacate at 3513 Lee Boulevard, Lehigh Acres (Resolution 26-03-07); conveyance of 42 surplus escheated lots on Castilla Circle, Fort Myers to the City of Fort Myers (Resolution 26-03-08); approval of an easement purchase for Billy Creek Septic Conversion at 8591 Ortiz Circle for $2,800 plus closing costs; award of a contract to EarthBalance Corporation for dune planting at Lovers Key and Bonita Beach for $245,791.25; award of a contract to Playmore West, Inc. for playground replacements at Kurt Donaldson, Olga, and Rutenberg Parks not to exceed $796,300.00; award of a contract to Turnbull Environmental, Inc. for Pine Island Flatwoods Preserve Shrimp Pond Enhancements for $195,763.19; award of a contract to Bliss Products and Services, Inc. for shade structures at Lee Health Sports Complex for $148,414.00; award of a contract to DPI Experts LLC for traffic signal repairs at Old San Carlos Boulevard for $332,366.02; award of a contract to Kinard-Stone, Inc. for CEI services for Bell Boulevard Sidewalk from Sunrise Boulevard to Joel Boulevard for $517,127.72; award of a contract to Hardesty & Hanover Construction Services, LLC for CEI services for four CDBG-DR projects for $1,717,344.02; approval of an Impact Fee Credit Agreement with CAM 7-SUB, LLC for $582,500; approval of a purchase order to Paints and Coatings for Lift Station No. 4480 cleaning and coating on Ballard Road for $247,135.00; approval of a purchase of four sewage by-pass pumps from Thompson Pump for $199,994.00; approval of a purchase to install a 12-inch water main valve to Boyd Irrigation Inc. for $148,883.00; execution of CDBG-DR loan documents for Renaissance Preserve Senior and Family Apartments at 4224 Renaissance Preserve Way, Fort Myers for up to $8,447,718; execution of CDBG-DR loan documents for East Pointe Place at 3501-3515 Dale Street, Fort Myers for up to $7,123,238; execution of CDBG-DR loan documents for Landings at East Point at 3701 Nelson Tills Boulevard, Fort Myers for up to $6,117,180; approval of a budget transfer of $2,148,209 from TDT Common Reserve for the City of Sanibel Lighthouse Beach Park Pier; approval of a binding offer of $90,000 for Parcel 108 at 1709 Bikini Court, Cape Coral for the Cape Coral Bridge Replacement Project; approval of a petition to vacate at 517 Jefferson Drive, Lehigh Acres (Resolution 26-03-14); approval of a petition to vacate at 3206 44th Street West, Lehigh Acres (Resolution 26-03-15); approval of a petition to vacate at 1310 Roosevelt Avenue, Lehigh Acres (Resolution 26-03-16); approval of a petition to vacate at 2108 Monroe Avenue, Alva (Resolution 26-03-17); approval of a petition to vacate at 5530-5550 Lee Boulevard, Lehigh Acres (Resolution 26-03-18); adoption of the 2026-2029 Local Housing Assistance Plan (Resolution 26-03-19); approval of an updated fee schedule for permitting and inspection services (Resolution 26-03-20); and approval of a motion to direct staff to work with the Town of Fort Myers Beach to find the best vehicle to fund enhanced traffic control. Public comment was noted for several items, but no specific stakeholder sentiment was recorded in the document. [1519/1521 Palmetto Avenue, Lehigh Acres; case VAC2026-00004] Approval of a petition to vacate a portion of a 12-foot public utility easement centered on the common line between Lots 22 and 23, Block 38, Unit 12 of the plat of Section 17, Township 44 South, Range 27 East, a Subdivision of Lehigh Acres as recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 20 of the public records of Lee County, Florida, at 1519/1521 Palmetto Avenue, Lehigh Acres. The action removes encumbrances to create a unified site for a fence around the perimeter of the two adjacent lots. No objections from public utility providers and no other affected property owners. The petition was submitted by John David Randrup, Gabriela Ester Randrup, and Marta Guzman-Benejam. The case number is VAC2026-00004. The recommendation is to approve. The document is an agenda item report for a meeting on May 5, 2026, and includes a draft resolution. No public comment is stated in the document. [1519/1521 Palmetto Avenue, Lehigh Acres, FL; 1950 Leghorn Street, Lehigh Acres, FL; 13900-13920 Doctors Way, Fort Myers, FL; 579 Aspen Avenue South, Lehigh Acres, FL; west side of South Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL; case VAC2026-00004; VAC2025-00026; VAC2026-00006; VAC2026-00002; CPA2025-00003 for the Pugliese 41 Project] This document is a multi-item agenda for a Lee County Board of County Commissioners meeting. It includes multiple distinct projects: 1) Petition to Vacate VAC2026-00004 at 1519/1521 Palmetto Avenue, Lehigh Acres, FL, by John David Randrup & Gabriela Ester Randrup, to vacate the public's interest in an easement. 2) Petition to Vacate VAC2025-00026 at 1950 Leghorn Street, Lehigh Acres, by Michael and Karen McDole, to vacate a portion of a 12-foot public utility and drainage easement to create a unified site for a residential accessory structure. 3) Petition to Vacate VAC2026-00006 at 13900-13920 Doctors Way, Fort Myers, by Lee Health System, Inc., to vacate a portion of a 12-foot public utility easement to create a unified site for future commercial development. 4) Petition to Vacate VAC2026-00002 at 579 Aspen Avenue South, Lehigh Acres, by Victor and Abigail Ledezma, to vacate a portion of a 12-foot public utility and drainage easement to create a unified site for a future residence. 5) Direct approval of a development agreement with Clara Point, LLC for the Pugliese 41 Project, located along the west side of South Tamiami Trail, to two public hearings. 6) Ratify 14th Extension and Adopt 15th Extension Burn Ban Resolutions Extending State of Local Emergency. The document does not state a final decision for any of these items, as they are agenda items for a future meeting. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment. [Fort Myers Beach Pier, not stated; case Sovereignty Submerged Lands Lease No. 360371167; Agenda Item 14 (budget); Agenda Item 15 (CareerSource)] The document is a multi-item Lee County Board of County Commissioners agenda for May 5, 2026. It includes a submerged land lease for the Fort Myers Beach Pier (Sovereignty Submerged Lands Lease No. 360371167) with a specific purpose survey for proposed overwater structures, a budget amendment resolution for fund balance adjustments and carryovers, and a resolution to approve CareerSource Southwest Florida as the One-Stop Operator. The document does not state a decision on the lease, the budget resolution, or the CareerSource agreement. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment. [10200 Cypress Cove Drive, Lee County, Florida; 419 Royal Palm Park Road, Fort Myers, Florida; case B260076JAK for skate park; not stated for Cypress Cove] The document is a public civic record containing multiple agenda items. Item 16 is a request to approve the issuance of Series 2026 Bonds by The Lee County Industrial Development Authority to Cypress Cove at HealthPark Florida, Inc. for capital improvements, refunding existing bonds, funding reserves, and paying issuance costs. The project is located at 10200 Cypress Cove Drive in Lee County, Florida. The aggregate principal amount is not to exceed $100,000,000. The applicant is Cypress Cove at HealthPark Florida, Inc. The case number is not stated. The decision is a recommendation to approve. Key dates include April 15, 2026 (public hearing and bond resolution), May 5, 2026 (agenda date), and December 9, 2025 (audit report date). Item 17 is a request to award a construction contract for the new Schandler Hall Skate Park to Select Development Group, LLC in the amount of $589,088.23. The project is located at Schandler Hall Community Park, 419 Royal Palm Park Road in Fort Myers, Florida. The size is 11.2 acres. The change is developing a skate park on the existing multi-use field. The applicant is Lee County Facilities Construction & Management. The case number is B260076JAK. The decision is a recommendation to approve. Key dates include February 13, 2026 (bid advertised), March 20, 2026 (bids due), and May 5, 2026 (agenda date). [case RFP 102924; Sourcewell Contract Number 102924-NWF] This document is a vendor proposal (Bid Number: RFP 102924) from Verizon Connect NWF Inc. (Verizon Connect Fleet USA LLC) to Sourcewell for a Fleet Management Technologies contract. It is not a public civic record of a land-use or construction project. It contains no street address, parcel/folio, acreage, unit count, square footage, zoning change, or project decision. - **Applicant/Developer/Owner Name:** Verizon Connect Fleet USA LLC (Vendor); Sourcewell (soliciting agency). - **Case/File Number:** RFP 102924; Sourcewell Contract Number 102924-NWF. - **Decision:** Not stated (this is a proposal, not a decision record). - **Key Dates:** Proposal submitted October 28, 2024; Sourcewell contract dated October 29, 2024; contract expiration April 21, 2029. - **Project Size:** Not stated. - **Location:** Not stated. - **Zoning/Use Change:** Not stated. - **Public Comment/Stakeholder Sentiment:** Not stated. - **Business Opportunity:** The document describes a proposal to provide fleet management software (Reveal), vehicle tracking hardware, and related services. It includes a piggyback purchase agreement with Lee County, Florida (Agreement for Piggyback Purchase, effective April 21, 2026) for Vehicle Tracking Units and subscriptions. It also includes a separate agenda item for a CDBG subrecipient contract between Lee County and the City of Bonita Springs for $907,415.58 for improvements along Rosemary Drive (10-foot multi-use pathway, 6-foot sidewalk, stormwater enclosure, streetlighting, signage, raised crosswalks with flashing beacons at five intersections). The location of Rosemary Drive is not stated. The decision on this agenda item is 'Approve' (recommendation). [Not stated for Item 20. Not stated for Item 21. Not stated for Item 22.; case Item 20: Single Source No. SS260198KCW. Item 21: Not stated. Item 22: FDEP Grant Agreement No. 23LE3, Amendment No. 3.] The document is a multi-item Lee County Board of County Commissioners agenda. Item 20 approves a single source purchase for cybersecurity services from PLEX Solutions, LLC for a 3-year term not to exceed $5,163,036.74. Item 21 approves a resolution requesting $1,500,000.00 from the West Coast Inland Navigation District for countywide public navigation maintenance. Item 22 approves an amendment to FDEP Grant Agreement No. 23LE3 adding $986,152.85 for beach and dune restoration on Lovers Key and Bonita Beach, increasing the total grant to $22,817,382.41. No public comment sentiment is stated in the document. [Lovers Key (R214-R221) and Bonita Beach (R226-R230), along the Gulf of America Shoreline in Lee County, Florida; case DEP Agreement No. 23LE3, Amendment 3; RFP No. CN260055KLB] This document is a portion of a Lee County, Florida Board of County Commissioners agenda packet. It contains multiple items: a grant agreement amendment for beach restoration, a budget resolution, and a procurement contract award. The beach restoration project is located along the Gulf of America Shoreline in Lee County, Florida, specifically at Lovers Key (R214-R221) and Bonita Beach (R226-R230). The project is for beach and dune restoration following Hurricane Ian and Nicole. The total project cost is $22,817,382.41. The grant agreement number is 23LE3, Amendment 3. The budget resolution amends the Cap Imp-Tour Dev Beach Proj Fund 30101 budget for $986,153 from FDEP Grant Agreement 23LE3. The procurement item awards a contract for Countywide Miscellaneous Structural Engineering Services to 11 firms under RFP No. CN260055KLB. The document does not state a decision (approved/denied/deferred) for any item, as it is an agenda packet. Key dates include: Proposal deadline January 27, 2026; first evaluation meeting February 26, 2026; second evaluation meeting March 23, 2026; agenda date May 5, 2026; and a resolution adoption date of ____ day of _______________, 2026. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment. [2804 S. Del Prado Blvd. Ste. 101, Cape Coral, FL 33904 (consultant address of record); Post Office Box 398, Fort Myers, Florida 33902-0398 (county address of record)] The document is a professional services agreement between Lee County, Florida and Blot Engineering Inc. for consultant services. It contains no specific project site, address, acreage, zoning change, or case number. It is a contract template with terms and conditions. The consultant address is 2804 S. Del Prado Blvd. Ste. 101, Cape Coral, FL 33904. The county address is Post Office Box 398, Fort Myers, Florida 33902-0398. The agreement references exhibits for scope, compensation, schedule, subconsultants, truth in negotiation, and insurance, but the contents of those exhibits are not stated in the provided text. No decision or key dates are stated. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated. [case CN260055KLB] This document is a professional services agreement between Lee County, Florida and Gresham Smith for CN260055KLB, Miscellaneous Structural Engineering Services Annual. It is a contract for as-needed structural engineering services, not a specific construction project. The agreement has an effective date of June 20, 2026, and is valid for an initial period of three years with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The document does not state a specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or zoning change. It does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.