Meeting Agenda

COUNTY OF CHARLOTTE Board of County Commissioners 18500 Murdock Circle Port Charlotte, FL 33948 www.charlottecountyfl.com

County Commissioners Tom D'Aprile, District 1, Chairman Tom Moore, District 3, Vice-Chairman Adam Cummings, District 2 Richard Loftus, District 4 Tricia Duffy, District 5			County Administrator Roger Baltz County Attorney Janette S. Knowlton Clerk of the Circuit Court Barbara T. Scott


AGENDA Regular Meeting 8/26/2008 9:00 AM 18500 Murdock Circle, Administration Center, Room #119
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9:00 A.M.	Call to Order and Roll Call
	Invocation
	Fr. Leo Smith
Pledge of Allegiance
Changes to the Agenda: See last page.
Proclamations/Awards
	I.	Citizen Input - Agenda Items only
	II.	Committee Vacancies
	III.	Reports Received and Filed
	IV.	Consent Agenda
	V.	Regular Agenda
	VI.	Public Hearing
10:00 A.M.	VII.	Presentation
	VIII.	Public Workshop
	IX.	Board Workshop
	X.	Citizen Input - Any Subject

Proclamations
	Dr. Mark Asperilla's 'Service Above Self' Day
	Honorable Judge Donald E. Pellecchia Day
	Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma Awareness Month
Employee Recognition
Award Presentations


	I. CITIZEN INPUT – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
	Anyone wishing to address the Board during this portion of the meeting must state one’s name for the record and what agenda subject is to be discussed. Discussion is limited to matters identified on this agenda and each citizen will be allowed no more than three minutes to express an opinion.


	II. COMMITTEE VACANCIES
	Charlotte County is seeking volunteers to serve on the following Committees:
	Boca Grande Street and Drainage Advisory Committee - seeking one volunteer to serve as the alternate. Must be a land owner and reside within the unit. Term is two years.
	Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals - is seeking one member to serve as an alternate. Must be a member of the construction industry and hold a current license.
	Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment Agency advisory Committee - is seeking one volunteer to serve as a Business Representative from within the Unit. Term is effective immediately.
	Construction Industry Licensing Board - is seeking a volunteer to represent the mechanical contractor category. Volunteer must be a resident of Charlotte County for at least two years and be a licensed mechanical contractor. Length of term until May, 2009.
	Environmentally Sensitive Lands Oversight Committee - is seeking two volunteers who are residents and electors of the County. One volunteer is needed representing the business/land development category and another is needed to represent the environmental expertise category.
	Greater Port Charlotte Street and Drainage Unit - is seeking one member to serve as the alternate. Must own be a land owner and reside within the boundaries of the unit. Term will expire in April 2009.
	Harbour Heights Waterway Maintenance District Advisory Board - is seeking one volunteer to finish the term of the alternate. This term is effective immediately and will expire April 10, 2009. Must live within the Unit.
	Historical Advisory Committee - is seeking three members to serve on the committee. One at-large member and two members from historical organizations.
	Lemon Bay Street and Drainage Advisory Committee - is seeking two regular members and one alternate member. Must be land owners and reside within the boundaries of the unit.
	Manasota Key Street and Drainage Advisory Committee - is seeking one volunteer to serve as the alternate member for two year term. Must be a land owner and reside within the boundaries of the unit.
	Mid-Charlotte Stormwater Utility Unit - is seeking five members and one alternate member. Terms will be determined at the first meeting. Must be residents of the unit.
	Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO - is seeking one volunteer to serve as a Minority Interest Representative on the Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC).
	Placida Street and Drainage Advisory Committee - is seeking one volunteer to serve as the alternate member for a two year term. Must be a land owner and reside within the boundaries of the unit.
	Rotonda West Street and Drainage Advisory Committee - is seeking one member to serve as the alternate. Must be a land owner and reside within the boundaries of the unit.
	South Gulf Cove Street and Drainage Advisory Committee - is seeking one member to serve as the alternate. Must be a land owner and reside within the boundaries of the unit.
	South Bridge Waterway Municipal Service Benefit Unit - is seeking two regular members and one alternate member. Must live within the boundaries of the unit and terms will be determined at the first meeting.
	Suncoast Waterway Maintenance Municipal Service Benefit Unit - is seeking three regular members and one alternate member. Must live in the unit. Terms effective immediately; length of term to be determined at first meeting.
	West Charlotte Stormwater Utility - is seeking one volunteer to serve as a regular member for a three year term. Must be a land owner and reside within the boundaries of the unit.


	III. REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
	August 8, 2008 MV CRAAC Minutes
	County Investment Report – June 30, 2008
	Charlotte County Utilities County-Wide Water Supply Master Plan


	IV. CONSENT AGENDA
	Clerk of the Circuit Court
	A.	Finance Division
	(1)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Clerk's Finance Memoranda. BUDGETED ACTION: None

	B.	Minutes Division
	(1)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: 10:00 AM May 21, 2008 Strategic Financial Review 10:00 AM May 23, 2008 Strategic Financial Review 9:00 AM May 27, 2008 BCC Regular Meeting 10:00 AM May 28, 2008 Strategic Financial Review 10:00 AM May 29, 2008 Strategic Financial Review BUDGETED ACTION: None

	Board of County Commissioners
	C.	Commission Office
	(1)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Reappoint Alan LeBeau Sr. as the General Contractor to the Code Enforcement Board. His current term is expiring on August 26, 2008; this term is effective immediately and will expire August 26, 2011. BUDGETED ACTION: None

	D.	Administration
	( )	No Items
	E.	County Attorney
	(1)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Set an Executive Session for ~~August 27, 2008, at~~ ~~2 PM~~, August 28, 2008 at 1:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter, in the County Attorney's Conference Room to discuss settlement and/or litigation strategy in the Sun River Utilities PSC case. BUDGETED ACTION: None

	F.	Budget and Administrative Services
	( )	No Items
		Fiscal Services
	( )	No Items
		Information Technology
	( )	No Items
		Purchasing
	(1)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a one (1) year extension to Contract #05-308, Federal Lobbyist, with The Ferguson Group, LLC for the period from October 1, 2008 through and including September 30, 2009, for an amount not-to-exceed $125,000 to continue Federal Lobbyist services for Charlotte County. BUDGETED ACTION: Budgeted for FY08/09 in the General Fund-BCC Control General - Professional Services.

	(2)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve Contract #08-212, Environmental Services - Coral Creek Bridge with WilsonMiller, Inc., in the amount of $61,450; and b) Authorize the Chairman to sign the contract. This project is to support two (2) mitigation projects associated with the construction of the Coral Creek Bridge, including review of the water quality monitoring data for the bridge construction to ensure compliance with the permits. BUDGETED ACTION: Funds are available in the Road Improvements Fund. CIP project c419801, Coral Creek Bridge Replacement. Project total is $9,958,000. Funding is supplied from gas taxes.

	(3)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Award Bid #08-306, Painting Contractor-Annual, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Olson Painting of Charlotte County, Inc., of Rotonda West, Florida, per the unit pricing on the attached tabulation. This is an annual contract for a professional and licensed painting contractor to provide services for new and remodeling painting projects on an “as needed” basis, and b) Authorize the County Administrator to approve renewal options up to two (2) additional one-year terms, at the same prices, terms and conditions, by mutual consent. BUDGETED ACTION: Funding for this item is included in the Repairs & Maintenance of Buildings Accounts and Capital Accounts under various Departments and Funds. Average annual cost is approximately $46,600.

	(4)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve the award of Contract #08-348, Annual Office Moving Services, to Suncoast Moving & Storage, Inc., of Fort Myers, Florida at the unit prices with the contract term from October 1, 2008 through and including September 30, 2009; and b) Authorize the County Administrator to approve renewal options up to two (2) additional one-year terms, at the same prices, terms and conditions, by mutual consent. This is an annual contract to secure the services of office moving and/or relocating, on an "as required basis" for Facilities and Construction Maintenance Department and to be utilized by the entire County. BUDGETED ACTION: Budgeted in Various Cost Centers.

	(5)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve Award of Bid #08-342, Annual Vehicle Contract, at the unit prices bid to Sam Galloway Ford, Inc. Term of contract is to be from October 1, 2008 through and including September 30, 2009; b) Authorize the County Administrator to approve the renewal options for up to two additional one-year terms, at the same prices, terms, and conditions, by mutual consent for the purchase of County vehicles on an "as needed" basis. BUDGETED ACTION: FY08 purchases are estimated at $500,000. FY09 estimated purchases are $800,000.

	(6)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Novation for Contract #07-373, Removal of Abandoned Vessels, from current vendor, Tarheel Specialties, Inc. to TSI Disaster Recovery, LLC. BUDGETED ACTION: None

	(7)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the award of Bid # 08-328, Lift Station #801 Rehabilitation, to TLC Diversified, Inc. of Palmetto, Florida, for a total cost of $672,735 to secure the services of an experienced, licensed and qualified Contractor to furnish all materials, labor, equipment and all other incidentals required to successfully complete the Rehabilitation of Lift Station 801. This Lift Station rehabilitation is needed to accept additional flows that will be handled as a result of the Rotonda WRF Plant expansion. BUDGETED ACTION: Budgeted Amount is $750,000. Funding for this expenditure is from Utilities O & M Funds in CIP c350102.

	(8)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Novation for Contract #05-302 In-Home Elder Care & Support Services, from current vendor Med-Zone, Inc. to WPI Acquisition Corporation dba Woodbury Products. BUDGETED ACTION: No action required.

	(9)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve Amendment #1 to Contract #08-072, Fire Training Building-Design, with Thomas A. Huff Architect, Inc. in the amount of $6,620 for a total revised contract amount of $98,465; and b) Authorize the Chairman to sign the Amendment. This is for professional design services in the construction of Charlotte County’s new Fire Training Building. BUDGETED ACTION: Budgeted amount in FY08 is $1,025,000; in CIP Project Fire Train Burn Building.

		Real Estate Services
	(1)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the attached Resolution approving the release of a portion of a ten-foot (10’) wide utility and drainage easement, and two (2) portions of a twenty-foot (20’) wide canal maintenance easement, all located in Port Charlotte Subdivision, Section Forty-Three, and further authorizing the Director of Real Estate Services to execute the County Deed releasing said portions of said easements. (Owner: Maria Skrbis) BUDGETED ACTION: None

	(2)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a resolution authorizing the acquisition of real property and easement interests by any legal means in and around the intersection of Toledo Blade Boulevard and Hillsborough Boulevard as part of the Toledo Blade Improvement Project. The improvement of Toledo Blade Boulevard will address safety and growth in the area and will serve as a hurricane evacuation route. BUDGETED ACTION: The FY09 Road Improvements budgets has $100,000 available for ROW purchases in CIP project C419905, Toledo Blade Corridor Phases 2 & 3. Project total in FY09 CIP is $51,450,000. Funding is supplied from Gas Taxes, Impact Fees, and a Developer Contribution.

	(3)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Resolution authorizing the Board of County Commissioners to sell 3 parcels designated as “Park”, located in South Gulf Cove to the adjacent property owners and authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute the Agreement of Purchase & Sale. BUDGETED ACTION: None

	G.	Building Construction Services
	(1)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Final Plat for Moenning Subdivision, FP 04-03-05. BUDGETED ACTION: None

	H.	Economic Development
	( )	No Items
	J.	Environmental Services
	(1)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve an extension on Florida Wildlife Commission Grant No.07010 from the original date of December 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. This extension in our monitoring grant, it would ensure the completion of all the tasks related to our project. BUDGETED ACTION: Unspent grant funds will be carried over to FY 08/09 with approval of the extension. The budgeted grant amount for FY 08 is $22,782 - $9,293 of this amount will be carried over to FY 09. Grant is budgeted in the General Fund - Extension Services.

	(2)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve to set a public hearing for September 9 2008 , at 10:00 a.m.or as soon thereafter as may be heard, to consider an ordinance revising Article II, Chapter 4-4 of the County Code relating to Charlotte County Sanitation Unit, providing for once-a-week automated service. BUDGETED ACTION: None

	K.	Facilities Construction and Maintenance
	( )	No Items
	L.	Growth Management
	( )	No Items
	M.	Human Resources
	( )	No Items
	N.	Human Services
	(1)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve Annual SHIP reports; and b) Annual Hurricane Housing Recovery Report; and c) Authorize the Chairman to sign all reports and the attached Regulatory Certifications. BUDGETED ACTION: None

	P.	Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
	(1)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Punta Gorda Mural Society to move forward with recreating the "Movie Memories" mural on a 10ft. by 36 ft. screen wall located at the Event Center and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement. BUDGETED ACTION: None

	(2)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve agreement to allow Ripken Rays to operate a Florida State League at the Charlotte Sports Park. This agreement benefits Charlotte County by providing additional revenue to offset operational cost of the stadium, creates economic opportunity, and enhances the stadium as premier sports and event destination in Southwest Florida. BUDGETED ACTION: This item will be budgeted in the upcoming budget year.

	Q.	Public Safety
	(1)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve FY 08-09 Hazard Analysis Grant award, 09CP-04-09-18-01 in the amount of $2,810.00. BUDGETED ACTION: Approve Fiscal Year 08-09 Hazard Analysis Grant award. Funding comes from Florida Dept of Emergency Management grant award. Funding is included in the FY08/09 Proposed budget for Emergency Management.

	R.	Public Works
	(1)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve to set a public hearing for September 9, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, to consider approving an ordinance to lower the speed limit from 55 mph to 45 mph on Taylor Road from US 41 north to Airport Road. BUDGETED ACTION: Budget of approximately $750 for new speed limit signs is available in the Transportation Trust fund. Funds for new signs are supplied from Gas Taxes.

	S.	Tourism Development
	( )	No Items
	T.	Utilities
	(1)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Chairman to sign a Resolution in support of the Southwest Florida Water Management District's West-Central Florida Water Restoration Action Plan (WRAP). BUDGETED ACTION: None

	U.	Other Agencies
	( )	No Items


	V. REGULAR AGENDA
	Z.	Regular Agenda
	(1)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Select by ballot two (2) members to the Code Enforcement Board. Categories expiring August 26, 2008 are for Engineer and Member-at-Large. BUDGETED ACTION: None

	(2)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Select by ballot one (1) member to serve on the Marine Advisory Committee. This appointment will fill the seat vacated by Tom Knight in April, 2006. BUDGETED ACTION: None

	(3)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Request the Board appoint two Commissioners and one alternate to the Charlotte County Value Adjustment Board in accordance with the provisions of House Bill (HB) 909, to be effective September 1, 2008. BUDGETED ACTION: None


	VI. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
10:00 A.M.
	(1)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Request the Board conduct a public hearing at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, to consider adopting an ordinance creating an advisory board for the Pirate Harbor Waterway Unit. BUDGETED ACTION: Recording fees of approximately $44 are available in the Pirate Harbor Waterway Unit.


	VII. PRESENTATION AGENDA
9:00 A.M.
	(1)	RECOMMENDED ACTION: Provide the Commissioners with an update of the Utilities' 2006 Rate Study and current five year financial forecast. BUDGETED ACTION: None


	VIII. PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA
	Public input permitted.
	( )	No Items


	IX. BOARD WORKSHOP AGENDA
	No public input.
	( )	No Items


	X. CITIZEN INPUT – ANY SUBJECT
	Anyone wishing to address the Board during this portion of the meeting must state his/her name for the record and may address his/her comments to items that were or were not discussed during the meeting. Each citizen will be allowed no more than three minutes to express his/her opinion.
	AA.	County Administrator:
	BB.	County Attorney:
	CC.	Commissioner Comments:

County Commissioners
Tom D'Aprile, District 1, Chairman
Tom Moore, District 3, Vice-Chairman
Adam Cummings, District 2
Richard Loftus, District 4
Tricia Duffy, District 5

	Schedule of Future Closures/Hearings/Workshops
	Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter - Public Hearing, Creating Pirate Harbor Waterway MSBU advisory board Ordinance, Administration Building, Room #119 Monday, September 1, 2008, County Buildings Closed for Labor Day Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119 Thursday, September 11, 2008, 5:01 p.m. - First Budget, Public Hearing, Administration Building, Room #119 Friday, September 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - Joint Meeting - BCC & City of Punta Gorda Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Land Use Public Hearings, Administration Building, Room #119 Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119 Thursday, September, 25, 2008, 5:01 p.m. - Final Budget Public Hearing, Administration Building, Room #119 Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119 Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Land Use Public Hearings, Administration Building, Room #119 Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119 Tuesday, November 11, 2008 – All County Buildings closed in observance of Veteran’s Day Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119 (pending prior approval) Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – Board of County Commissioners Land Use Public Hearings, Administration Building, Room #119 Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119 Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28, 2008 – All County Buildings closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119 Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Land Use Public Hearings, Administration Building, Room #119



	ADDENDUMS


	(1)	SUMMARY: BUDGETED ACTION: None RECOMMENDED ACTION: Set an Executive Session for ~~August 27, 2008, at~~ ~~2 PM~~, August 28, 2008 at 1:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter, in the County Attorney's Conference Room to discuss settlement and/or litigation strategy in the Sun River Utilities PSC case.

	(3)	SUMMARY: BUDGETED ACTION: Funding for this item is included in the Repairs & Maintenance of Buildings Accounts and Capital Accounts under various Departments and Funds. Average annual cost is approximately $46,600. RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Award Bid #08-306, Painting Contractor-Annual, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Olson Painting of Charlotte County, Inc., of Rotonda West, Florida, per the unit pricing on the attached tabulation. This is an annual contract for a professional and licensed painting contractor to provide services for new and remodeling painting projects on an “as needed” basis, and b) Authorize the County Administrator to approve renewal options up to two (2) additional one-year terms, at the same prices, terms and conditions, by mutual consent.

	(3)	SUMMARY: BUDGETED ACTION: None RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Resolution authorizing the Board of County Commissioners to sell 3 parcels designated as “Park”, located in South Gulf Cove to the adjacent property owners and authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute the Agreement of Purchase & Sale.