6/16/2026 Lee Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda

Lee Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-16 · agenda

[3211 7th Street West, Lehigh Acres, FL] Petition to Vacate a portion of unimproved public utility easement at 3211 7th Street West, Lehigh Acres, FL, to create a unified site for a future residential accessory structure. No public utility provider or property owner objections were noted. [533 Nimitz Boulevard, Lehigh Acres, FL] Petition to Vacate a portion of unimproved public utility and drainage easement at 533 Nimitz Boulevard, Lehigh Acres, FL, to create a unified site for a future duplex residence. No public utility provider or property owner objections were noted. [448 Rayford St, Lehigh Acres, FL] Petition to Vacate a portion of unimproved public utility and drainage easements at 448 Rayford St, Lehigh Acres, FL, to create a unified site for a future residential swimming pool. No public utility provider or property owner objections were noted. [9001 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers, FL] Extension of lease term with JSA One Center, LLC for Suite 300 at Parker Center, 9001 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers, for Lee County Sheriff’s Office office space, from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2030. Initial monthly rent is $15,006, with a 3% annual escalation. [Bright Road, North Fort Myers] Approve and accept survey map and maintenance affidavit establishing limits of County-maintained right-of-way along a portion of Bright Road in North Fort Myers. Estimated recording fees are $100. [12971 McGregor Boulevard] Acquisition of a 287 square foot temporary construction easement (Parcel 700) at 12971 McGregor Boulevard for the Cape Coral Bridge Replacement project for $8,000 plus estimated acquisition costs of $1,500. The appraised value of Parcel 700 is $2,300. Approve United Community Bank as the bank providing funding for a not-to-exceed $5.5 Million Special Assessments Term Loan Program. This program will fund acquisitions and construction of various improvements within specified Municipal Services Benefit Units (MSBU) over the next three years, including road improvements, water and sewer collection systems, lighting, and dredging. Approve United Community Bank as the bank providing funding for a not-to-exceed $5.5 Million Tax-Exempt Non-Revolving Line of Credit for Special Assessments Program. This line of credit will provide interim funding for acquisition and construction of various improvements within specified Municipal Services Benefit Units (MSBU) over the next three years, including road improvements, water and sewer collection systems, lighting, and dredging. Approve a contract with the School District of Lee County and release $126,005.67 for direct educational expenses for the driver's education Summer program running from June 15, 2026, through July 16, 2026, at 14 high schools, anticipated to serve 350 students. [case HG-006] Approve a Partial Release of Mortgage associated with the CDBG-DR funded Wave at Colonial Affordable Housing Project, necessary for the owner to convey and donate an approximately 5-foot-wide strip of land to the Florida Department of Transportation. This release applies only to the specific portion of the property. [San Carlos Island] Approve the draft RESTORE Act Direct Component Multiyear Implementation Plan (MIP) and authorize a 45-day public comment period. The proposed MIP identifies the San Carlos Island Working Waterfront Resiliency and Emergency Marine Operations Project as the County's planned use of RESTORE Act Direct Component funds. Final MIP approval will be brought back to the Board. Authorize staff to start the process for financing the Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2026. Future agenda items will address underwriter selection and bond marketing approval. [Fort Myers] Provide $3,000,000.00 in CDBG-DR funding to Centerstone of Florida, a non-profit behavioral health provider, to expand behavioral health services for residents affected by Hurricanes Ian, Helene, and Milton through the Fort Myers Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Funding is $1,000,000.00 annually over three years. [Fort Myers Beach] Awards a contract to Hardesty and Hanover Construction Services, LLC, for construction, engineering, and inspection (CEI) services for the Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier, in the amount of $1,432,420.51. This project was previously approved for reconstruction and enhancement. The CEI consultant will handle construction administration, inspection, and environmental compliance. [Lee Health Sports Complex] Approves a piggyback purchase order with Daikin Applied Americas, Inc. to replace a twelve-year-old, rusted, and leaking chiller at Lee Health Sports Complex for $257,244.33. The new unit includes a 10-year warranty. This purchase represents a savings of $38,586.64 or 13.043%. [Bonita Beach Accesses #3, 4, 5, 8 & 9; Fort Myers Beach Access #41; Bunche Beach Boardwalk and Fishing Platform A] Awards a contract to Marine Contracting Group, Inc. to reconstruct/repair eight boardwalks at Bonita Beach Accesses #3, 4, 5, 8 & 9; Fort Myers Beach Access #41; and Bunche Beach Boardwalk and Fishing Platform A for $1,092,026. Funding is from FEMA Disaster Relief, Tourist Development Taxes, and General Funds. [Administration East building 2nd Floor] Approves a piggyback purchase of furniture for the Administration East building 2nd Floor from Workscapes, Inc. for $250,808.86. This purchase utilizes pricing from a prior countywide contract and represents a savings of 65.8% or $482,948.14. The remodeling of the second floor was previously approved. [Saint James City] Awards a contract to ADG Architecture, LLC for design, engineering, grant compliance, and construction administration services for the new Pine Island EMS Station in Saint James City, in the amount of $750,324.00. The proposed 6,000-square-foot, two-story facility will be funded by CDBG-DR program. [Jet Blue Park and Lee Health Sports Complex] Approve the piggyback purchase of two Toro Reelmaster 3575-D reel mowers for $150,391.24 to replace older mowers at Jet Blue Park and Lee Health Sports Complex. This purchase represents a savings of $40,155.72 or approximately 6.024%. Approves the piggyback purchase of two John Deere 335-P Compact Track Loaders for DOT and Parks & Recreation for $256,784.17. These loaders will replace older machines used for grading and exotic plant removal. The purchase represents a total savings of $131,767.83. [City of Bonita Springs, City of Sanibel, Village of Estero, Town of Fort Myers Beach] Approval renews cooperation agreements with the City of Bonita Springs, City of Sanibel, Village of Estero, and Town of Fort Myers Beach for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds administered by Human & Veteran Services. Approximately $511,603 will be allocated annually to the municipalities through September 30, 2029. [Rosemary Drive, City of Bonita Springs] Authorize a subrecipient contract with the City of Bonita Springs for $907,415.58 in CDBG Urban County Entitlement funds to support the improvement of a neighborhood stormwater system and the construction of a multi-use pedestrian/bicyclist’s pathway along Rosemary Drive. [Ten Mile Canal, between US 41 and Mullock Creek] Accepts a Hazard Mitigation Grant from the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) for drainage improvement to a 1.85-mile section of the Ten Mile Canal, between US 41 and Mullock Creek, for $631,984.15 ($481,869.15 Federal, $150,115.00 local match). This is for Phase 1, including surveying, engineering, design, plans preparation, permitting, and bidding. [Palm Creek] Approves a change order to Supplemental Task Authorization (STA) No. 2 with Tetra Tech, Inc. for the Palm Creek Filter Marsh project, increasing compensation by $17,800.00 to a new total of $518,448.00, due to a required new protected species survey for the Development Order permit. Awards contracts to Batteriesource, LLC DBA Batteries Plus and Horseless Carriage Aficionado, LLC DBA Mighty Auto Parts of SW Florida for supply and delivery of automotive and equipment batteries to County departments for an initial three-year term. Expenditures were $258,574.95 in FY 2024-2025 for Utilities, Solid Waste, and Fleet departments. Provides $535,000 funding for printing and postage for the annual Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM) mailing. [County's Public Safety Center] Approves the purchase of a one-year Climavision Government Radar License for $226,737 to provide advanced weather intelligence, high-resolution radar data, and forecasting capabilities to support emergency management and public safety operations. This includes costs for initiating radar hardware installation. [Lee County Public Safety] Approves a piggyback purchase of $517,507 for Cisco 911 Network Security Solutions Upgrade through ConvergeOne, Inc. This upgrade will improve system bandwidth, cybersecurity, resiliency, and long-term operational reliability for Lee County Public Safety, including enterprise network switching equipment, fiber connectivity, server infrastructure, backup systems, and software licensing. Authorizes the Lee County Sheriff’s Office to submit an application for the FY 2025 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Grant (SCAAP) for reimbursement of expenditures associated with housing undocumented criminal aliens. [Lee/Hendry County Regional Solid Waste Disposal Facility and Resource Recovery Facility] Awards a contract to Liberty Tire Recycling LLC for collection and recycling services for Off-Road and XL-Tires at the Lee/Hendry County Regional Solid Waste Disposal Facility and the Resource Recovery Facility, with an annual expenditure up to $232,000.00. The initial term is one year with options to renew for three additional years. This supports proper handling and recycling, phasing out landfill disposal. [Buckingham Resource Recovery Facility] Awards a purchase order to Superior Builder Group, Inc. for $158,997.78 to expand the Fleet Maintenance Building at the Buckingham Resource Recovery Facility. The expansion includes replacing an 800-square-foot awning with a 3,000-square-foot metal-framed open bay extension and replacing asphalt pavement with concrete. [North Reverse Osmosis Plant - North Lee County Wellfield (#18A), Church Road Right-of-Way, six additional Utilities service locations] Approves an amendment to the annual contract with Tony’s Lawn and Landscape LLC to increase the service area for Landscape Maintenance & Mowing of Water, Wastewater, Reuse Facilities & Sites. This includes adding the North Reverse Osmosis Plant - North Lee County Wellfield (#18A) service location, the Church Road Right-of-Way, and six additional Utilities service locations, increasing the contract amount by a maximum of $34,332.00. [Lee-Hendry Landfill] Awards a contract to Stearns, Conrad, and Schmidt, Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba SCS Engineers, Inc. for design, permitting, and construction engineering services for the expansion of the landfill gas collection and control system (LFGCCS) at the Lee-Hendry Landfill, in the amount of $478,728.00. The expansion includes a new main landfill header pipe, connector pipes, and approximately twenty-five new landfill gas collection wells. [LeeTran bus stops] Awards a contract to H.W. Lochner, Inc. for Construction, Engineering, and Inspections (CEI) services for LeeTran bus stop improvements in the amount of $256,094.04. Services include oversight of construction activities, grant compliance, materials testing, and contractor monitoring. Approves the purchase of two VL208GG Villager 32’ Ford F53 V8 7.3L Gasoline trolley vehicles from Hometown Manufacturing, Inc. for $539,926.30 to replace two existing trolley vehicles that have met the FTA's useful life criteria. This purchase represents savings of 4% or $24,397.50. Approve the submission and acceptance of the FY26/27 Trip & Equipment Grant to the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) for $1,137,925 in state funding with a $126,435 local match, totaling $1,264,360. This grant provides transportation access for eligible transportation disadvantaged clients. Approve a single source contract with TransCore, LP for three years in the amount of $4,570,970.43 for toll collection system software and hardware maintenance & support for the Advanced Revenue Collection System (ARCS) and new Infinity lanes. This includes ongoing maintenance, support, and interoperability initiatives. [San Carlos Boulevard from Estero Boulevard to Fifth Street turnout] Execute an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) designating maintenance responsibility of landscaping within the right-of-way of San Carlos Boulevard from Estero Boulevard to Fifth Street turnout. FDOT will install the landscape and irrigation, and the County will maintain it after a one-year establishment period. [Bright Road; case ResillientLee-003] Awards a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for engineering services for the Bright Road Bridge replacement and associated drainage improvements, in the negotiated amount of $761,000.00. The scope includes design, permitting, and post-design services for structural bridge replacement, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and stormwater management improvements. [Corkscrew Water Treatment Plant (WTP)] Approves a change order for the Corkscrew Water Treatment Plant (WTP) with Prolime Corporation in the amount of $272,785.00 to remove and dispose of lime residuals. This adjustment is based on actual quantities removed and disposed of during construction to prevent reduced treatment capacity and operational interference. Repeal and replacement of Ordinances 13-14 and 16-18 to conform to CS/HB 4047, expanding the Lee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) from nine to eleven voting members by adding one elected municipal official and one tourism industry representative. The TDC composition changes are effective July 1, 2026. Accepts a $2,000,000 bequest from The Estate of Janice M. Blazek for the care and maintenance of animals entrusted to Lee County Domestic Animal Services. The final accounting will show any additional amount available for distribution. [301 Hancock Bridge Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33990; case HG-006] Provides Ava Square Lee, Ltd. up to $19,500,000 in CDBG-DR funding for the development of 121 affordable rental housing units at 301 Hancock Bridge Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33990. The estimated development cost is $47,202,530. Execution of loan documents is pending final approval from the County Attorney's Office. [Babcock Ranch; case HG-006] Reserves $42,534,765 for Helene/Milton Housing Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, and Elevation Program (LeeCares) awards; awards $41,645,310 for matching funds for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) projects; awards $9,000,000 for construction of the Babcock Ranch EMS Station; and funds creation of an Unmet Needs Long-Term Recovery Plan and Toolkit. This implements direction from a prior workshop regarding CDBG-DR funding. [1625 Marsh Avenue, Ft. Myers, Florida 33905; case HG-006] Provides Dunbar Improvement Association, Inc. up to $11,800,000 in CDBG-DR funding for the rehabilitation of 100 affordable senior rental housing units located at 1625 Marsh Avenue, Ft. Myers, Florida 33905. Continued affordability will be maintained for thirty (30) years. [Cape Coral, Pine Island, ITEC, Alva, River Hall, Kingston] Provides direction on pending EMS Station construction projects. Cape Coral EMS Base Station and Pine Island EMS Station projects will continue using allocated Hurricane Ian CDBG-DR funds. ITEC EMS Station and Alva EMS Station projects may be held until November. River Hall and Kingston EMS Station projects will be held indefinitely pending future funding. [1100, 1120-1138 Main Street on San Carlos Island] Concludes negotiations for parcels on San Carlos Island at 1100, 1120-1138 Main Street that have reached an impasse, as sellers are requesting prices exceeding independent property appraisals.