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

County Commissioners
Tricia Duffy, District 5, Chairman
Richard Loftus, District 4, Vice-Chairman
Bob Starr, District 1
Adam Cummings, District 2
Robert Skidmore, District 3

County Administrator
Roger Baltz
County Attorney
Janette S. Knowlton
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Barbara T. Scott

AGENDA
Regular Meeting
10/27/2009 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
Pastor Aida Fuentes
Centro Christiano El Calvario Church
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 
Ann Dever Remembrance Day   
Growing Renewable Efficient Energy Now - GREEN Charlotte Week
National Family Literacy Day
Veterans' Appreciation 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:
Northwest Port Charlotte Street and Drainage Advisory Committee - is seeking one member to serve on the committee for a three year term.
 
III. REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
Charlotte Harbor CRA Advisory Committee meeting Minutes for September 24, 2009.
 
 IV. CONSENT AGENDA
 Clerk of the Circuit Court
 A.Finance Division
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Clerk's Memorandum.
BUDGETED ACTION: None required.
   
 B.Minutes Division
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: 5/8/09             1:30 PM            Budget Workshop
5/12/09           9:00 AM            BCC Regular Meeting
5/18/09           1:30 PM             Budget Workshop
5/19/09           9:00 AM             BCC Regular/Land Use Meeting
5/20/09          1:30 PM              Budget Workshop

BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 Board of County Commissioners
 C.Commission Office
 ( )No Items
 D.Administration
 ( )No Items
 E.County Attorney
 ( )No Items
 F.Budget and Administrative Services
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve $2,545.00 from the Local Boater Improvement fund to reimburse the City of Punta Gorda for a boat trailer purchased for their volunteer patrol boat, and approve attached budget transfer #10-001 to cover the reimbursement. 
BUDGETED ACTION: Approve an expenditure of $2,545.00 from the Local Boater Improvement Fund for a boat trailer for the City of Punta Gorda and approve attached budget transfer 10-001 to cover the expenditure.  This expenditure is funded by Boater fees.  
   
  Fiscal Services
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and authorize the Commission Chair to sign FY2009/2010 County/State Department of Health Contract for the operation of the Charlotte County Health Department.   
BUDGETED ACTION: No action needed.  Funding is provided through the County Health Unit millage rate of 0.0907 which provides the $1,277,000 budgeted in the Charlotte County Health Department Fund as the County share of this agreement.
   
  Information Technology
(3)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Charlotte County Sports Park - Verizon Wireless Agreement between Verizon Wireless Personal Communications LP d/b/a Verizon Wireless and Charlotte County. This agreement will allow Verizon Wireless cellular users to access the Verizon Network inside the Rays' Clubhouse, which currently has no accessibility.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
  Purchasing
(4)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve start of negotiations with It's Time Kayak & Canoe of Port Charlotte, Fl  for Request for Proposal #09-327 Recreation Equipment Rental Concession Services; and b) Authorize the Chairman to sign the Contract after completion of negotiations.  This is for a firm to manage and operate recreation equipment rental services at Charlotte County Park Facilities.
BUDGETED ACTION: No action needed. Estimated Revenue: $2,000 in FY10.
   
(5)RECOMMENDED ACTION:

 a) Approve Award of Bid #09-266, Ford OEM Repair Parts - Annual Contract, at the percentage mark-up bid, to Sarasota Ford of Sarasota, Fl.  The Term of contract is to be from date of award through and including September 30, 2010; and 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.  This is an annual contract for the supply and deliver of Ford OEM Repair Parts to be utilized in the repair and/or maintenance of County owned Ford vehicles. 


BUDGETED ACTION: None.  Funds are provided in Fleet Mgmt Fund and will be billed out to the appropriate department as necessary.
   
(6)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve Amendment #8 to Contract #06-190, Project Management - Dredge Projects, with Coastal Engineering Consultants of Naples, Fl, in the amount of $111,920; and b) Authorize the Chair to sign the Amendment to the Contract.  This amendment expands the scope of responsibility of the existing contract for Alligator Creek and will prevent a project already permitted by FDEP and the U.S Army Corps of Engineers from falling behind schedule. 
BUDGETED ACTION: None. Funds are supplied from the Alligator Creek Waterway MSBU.
   
(7)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve award of Bid # 10-016, Stormwater Control Structures-Midway Boulevard, to Peter A. Basile Sons, Inc., of Punta Gorda, Fl, for a total cost of $1,904,521.03, to secure the services of an experienced, licensed and qualified Contractor for the installation of a stormwater control structure to include concrete pipes, concrete end walls roadway reconstruction, guardrails, and utility relocations.
BUDGETED ACTION: None.  Funds are supplied from road impact fees.  Budgeted in project c419005, Midway Blvd - Elckam to Kings Highway.
   
(8)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve Amendment #9 to Contract #06-190, Project Management - Dredge Projects, with Coastal Engineering Consultants of Naples, Fl, in the amount of $54,960; and b) Authorize the Chair to sign the Amendment to the Contract.  This project is to find a permanent solution to prevent sand migration causing the Sunrise Waterway to become narrow which greatly impacts the ability of boaters to navigate safely in and out of that area. 
BUDGETED ACTION: None.  Funding for this contract is supplied from Boater Improvement funds.  
   
  Real Estate Services
 ( )No Items
 G.Building Construction Services
 ( )No Items
 H.Economic Development
 ( )No Items
 J.Environmental Services
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval to execute the Interlocal Agreement for the Multi-County Agricultural Agents Program providing financial support to the Multi-County Agents Program. 
BUDGETED ACTION: None.  Funding for this expenditure comes from General Fund.  
   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and accept Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (FDEP) proposed $2,500 settlement and execute related Charlotte County Zemel Road Landfill Consent Order.
BUDGETED ACTION:

None.  The funding will come from Landfill-Treatment Plant Operations.

   
 K.Facilities Construction and Maintenance
 ( )No Items
 L.Growth Management
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Growth Management Department is requesting the Board approve a Resolution accepting the application forms for Group I and Group IV excavations.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 M.Human Resources
 ( )No Items
 N.Human Services
 ( )No Items
 P.Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
 ( )No Items
 Q.Public Safety
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION:

a) Approve Statement of Understanding (SOU) between Charlotte County 211and the Florida Alliance of Information and Referral Services, Inc., (FLAIRS) for the 211 Florida BRAIVE Project; and b) Approve Budget Amendment # 10-A01 in the amount of $6,500 to allocate funds for this project in the 211 Info & Referral operating budget. The $6,500 award from FLAIRS is for the 211 Florida BRAIVE project.


BUDGETED ACTION: Approval of Budget Amendment #10-A01 in the amount of $6,500.  Funds will be allocated to the 211 Info & Referral operating budget.
   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve 2008-09 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP)Agreement for HazMat Teams; and b) Approve Budget Amendment # 10-A02 in the amount of $120,824 to allocate the grant funds in the Fire Rescue budget.  The grant amount of $120,824 allows the Fire/EMS Department to utilize the funds for specialized training ($21,285), equipment maintenance ($33,600) and equipment purchases ($65,939).

BUDGETED ACTION: Approval of Budget Amendment #10-A02 in the amount of $120,824.  No County match is required.  The budget amendment allocates the grant funds in the FY09/10 Fire Rescue budget.
   
 R.Public Works
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Public Work's project priorities recommendations for application of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP) for Fiscal Years 2010 through 2012.
BUDGETED ACTION: No action at this time. CIP and budget amendments will be brought forward upon approval of grants.  Funding for the County match will be from Gas Taxes.
   
 S.Tourism Development
 ( )No Items
 T.Utilities
 ( )No Items
 U.Other Agencies
 ( )No Items
 
V. REGULAR AGENDA
 Z.Regular Agenda
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Select by ballot, one member to serve on the Gulf Cove Street and Drainage Unit Advisory Committee for a three year term.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion and direction regarding legislative priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
BUDGETED ACTION: No budget required for this item.
   
(3)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Southwest Florida Water Management District  (SWFWMD) and Charlotte County to coordinate permitting of certain excavation activities.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(4)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Seeking direction from the Board of County Commissioners regarding Englewood Beach access points regarding a recommendation of the Beaches & Shores Advisory Committee to close two access points.
BUDGETED ACTION: No budget impact at this time.
   
 
VI. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
 
VII. PRESENTATION AGENDA
 
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
Tricia Duffy, District 5, Chairman
Richard Loftus, District 4, Vice-Chairman
Bob Starr, District 1
Adam Cummings, District 2
Robert Skidmore, District 3

Schedule of Future Closures/Hearings/Workshops
Thursday, October 29, 2009, 4:00 p.m. – Charter Review sub-Committee, Administration Building, Room #106-B  

Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119

Wednesday, November 11, 2009, All County Buildings Closed for Veterans Day

Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Land Use Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119

Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119

Thursday & Friday, November 26th & 27th, 2009, All County Buildings Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119

Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Land Use Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119

Thursday & Friday, December 24th & 25th, 2009, All County Buildings Closed for Christmas Holiday