6/2/2026 Lee Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda

Lee Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-02 · agenda

[2120 Main Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901] Lee County Board of County Commissioners meeting agenda for June 2, 2026. The agenda includes various items such as proclamations, consent agenda items, administrative agenda items, public hearings, and commissioner/county manager/attorney items. Specific projects include an easement purchase for septic conversion, land acquisition for a roundabout, dune planting contract change order, bridge replacement engineering services, and bridge repair change order. Several items relate to grant funding for disaster recovery and housing initiatives. The meeting will also address a development agreement with Clara Point, LLC and modifications to Kingston One CDD boundaries. [8771 Ortiz Cir.] Lee County is acquiring an easement for the Billy Creek Septic Conversion Project at 8771 Ortiz Circle. The purchase includes a perpetual utility easement of approximately 49,004 square feet and a temporary easement. This project aims to reduce nutrient loading to impaired waters. [9820 – 9860 Orange River Boulevard] Lee County is acquiring a +/- 9.83-acre parcel of land for the future construction of a roundabout and potential drainage pond. The property is located at 9820 – 9860 Orange River Boulevard in East Fort Myers. [Lovers Key/Bonita Beach; case Contract No. 10793, Solicitation No. B260065CMR] Lee County is approving a change order for dune planting at Lovers Key/Bonita Beach. The change order, totaling $135,697, adds to the existing contract with EarthBalance Corporation to provide additional native plants for dune resilience and habitat value, following damage from Hurricane Ian. [Hancock Bridge Parkway from Hunters Boulevard to 1000 feet east of Orange Grove Boulevard] Lee County is awarding a contract to Andrew Site Work, LLC for the construction of a new sidewalk, pedestrian safety upgrades, and water main replacement on Hancock Bridge Parkway. The project spans from Hunters Boulevard to 1000 feet east of Orange Grove Boulevard and includes milling, paving, drainage improvements, and irrigation relocation. [Richmond Avenue N from Bear Street to Leeland Heights Boulevard and Able Canal to Greenbriar Boulevard] Lee County is awarding a contract to OHLA USA, Inc. for the resurfacing of Richmond Ave. N in Lehigh Acres. The project covers Richmond Avenue N from Bear Street to Leeland Heights Boulevard and Able Canal to Greenbriar Boulevard, including milling, resurfacing, restriping, shoulder work, and ADA upgrades over approximately 10.4 lane miles. [Stringfellow Rd.] Lee County is awarding a contract to Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. for engineering services related to the Stringfellow Road bridge replacement. The scope includes structural replacement, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, stormwater management, and hazard mitigation design. The total project cost is $5,900,000, funded by CDBG-DR. [Matlacha Bridge] Lee County is approving a change order to the contract with Seacoast Inc for Hurricane Ian repairs to the Matlacha Bridge. The change order increases compensation by $443,430.18 and extends the time by 52 days due to unforeseen conditions with the submarine cable, fender system piles, and rip rap. Federal funding is being sought. [Fort Myers Beach Water Reclamation Facility; case Grant No. 26SRP04] Lee County is accepting $3,478,000 in grant funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Phase II of the Fort Myers Beach Water Reclamation Facility Restoration & Capacity Enhancement Project. The project involves elevating electrical systems and installing elevated platforms to mitigate future storm impacts. Construction is anticipated to begin in summer 2026. [1230-1238 Village Lakes Blvd., Lehigh Acres] Lee County is authorizing the Housing Finance Authority of Lee County to issue Multi-Family Revenue Bonds not to exceed $17,370,000 for the Heron Pond Phase I Project, a 156-unit affordable multi-family rental housing project located at 1230-1238 Village Lakes Blvd., Lehigh Acres. This action does not constitute a debt of the county. [8411-8431 Heron Pond Drive, Lehigh Acres] Lee County is authorizing the Housing Finance Authority of Lee County to issue Multi-Family Revenue Bonds not to exceed $11,130,000 for the Heron Pond Phase II Project, a 100-unit affordable multi-family rental housing project located at 8411-8431 Heron Pond Drive, Lehigh Acres. This action does not constitute a debt of the county. [US 41 Pugliese; case CPA2025-00003] Lee County is conducting the second of two public hearings to adopt a development agreement with Clara Point, LLC for the Pugliese 41 Project. This follows a previously approved comprehensive plan amendment. [Kingston One] Lee County is authorizing staff to advertise and conduct a public hearing to adopt an ordinance modifying the boundaries of the Kingston One Community Development District. Lee County is approving an ordinance amendment to the Land Development Code (LDC) Chapters 6, 10, 12, 33, and 34. The amendments aim to streamline development regulations, including those for off-street parking, outdoor lighting, aggregate mines, shipping container use, and architectural standards. A public hearing is scheduled for June 16, 2026. [Lovers Key/Bonita Beach; case Contract No. 10793, Solicitation No. B260065CMR] Lee County is approving a contract change order for Lovers Key/Bonita Beach Dune Planting with EarthBalance Corporation. The change order adds $135,697 for additional dune planting to enhance beach and dune resilience following Hurricane Ian. The new total contract amount is $381,488.25. [Hancock Bridge Parkway from Hunters Boulevard to 1000 feet east of Orange Grove Boulevard] Lee County is awarding a contract to Andrew Site Work, LLC for the construction of sidewalks, pedestrian safety upgrades, and water main replacement on Hancock Bridge Parkway from Hunters Boulevard to 1000 feet east of Orange Grove Boulevard. The project includes milling, paving, drainage improvements, and new fire hydrants. [Richmond Avenue N from Bear Street to Leeland Heights Boulevard and Able Canal to Greenbriar Boulevard] Lee County is awarding a contract to OHLA USA, Inc. for the resurfacing of Richmond Ave. N in Lehigh Acres, from Bear Street to Leeland Heights Boulevard and Able Canal to Greenbriar Boulevard. The project includes milling, resurfacing, restriping, shoulder work, and ADA upgrades over approximately 10.4 lane miles. [Stringfellow Rd.] Lee County is awarding a contract to Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. for engineering services for the Stringfellow Road bridge replacement. The scope includes structural replacement, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, stormwater management, and hazard mitigation design. The total project cost is $5,900,000, funded by CDBG-DR. [Matlacha Bridge] Lee County is approving a change order to the contract with Seacoast Inc for Hurricane Ian repairs to the Matlacha Bridge. The change order increases compensation by $443,430.18 and extends the time by 52 days due to unforeseen conditions with the submarine cable, fender system piles, and rip rap. Federal funding is being sought. [Fort Myers Beach Water Reclamation Facility; case Grant No. 26SRP04] Lee County is accepting $3,478,000 in grant funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Phase II of the Fort Myers Beach Water Reclamation Facility Restoration & Capacity Enhancement Project. The project involves elevating electrical systems and installing elevated platforms to mitigate future storm impacts. Construction is anticipated to begin in summer 2026. [1230-1238 Village Lakes Blvd., Lehigh Acres] Lee County is authorizing the Housing Finance Authority of Lee County to issue Multi-Family Revenue Bonds not to exceed $17,370,000 for the Heron Pond Phase I Project, a 156-unit affordable multi-family rental housing project located at 1230-1238 Village Lakes Blvd., Lehigh Acres. This action does not constitute a debt of the county. [8411-8431 Heron Pond Drive, Lehigh Acres] Lee County is authorizing the Housing Finance Authority of Lee County to issue Multi-Family Revenue Bonds not to exceed $11,130,000 for the Heron Pond Phase II Project, a 100-unit affordable multi-family rental housing project located at 8411-8431 Heron Pond Drive, Lehigh Acres. This action does not constitute a debt of the county. [US 41 Pugliese; case CPA2025-00003] Lee County is conducting the second of two public hearings to adopt a development agreement with Clara Point, LLC for the Pugliese 41 Project. This follows a previously approved comprehensive plan amendment. [Kingston One] Lee County is authorizing staff to advertise and conduct a public hearing to adopt an ordinance modifying the boundaries of the Kingston One Community Development District.