Lee Board of County Commissioners (2025-03-18)

District 1, Chairman Kevin Ruane District 2, Vice-Chairman Cecil L Pendergrass District 3 David Mulicka District 4 Brian Hamman District 5 Mike Greenwell Lee Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting Agenda March 18, 2025 9:30 AM County Manager Dave Harner, II County Attorney Richard Wm. Wesch Commission Chambers 2120 Main Street Fort Myers, FL 33901 If you plan to address the Board, please complete a "Public Comment Card" located on the table outside the Chamber entrance. Completed cards should be returned to the Staff table at the right of the podium prior to the start of the meeting. NOTE: During this meeting the Board may convene and take action in its capacity as the Lee County Port Authority. Lee County will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, income or family status. To request language interpretation, document translation or an ADA-qualified reasonable modification at no charge to the requestor, contact the ADA Coordinator, by email - ADArequests@leegov.com, phone - (239) 839-8272, or Florida Relay Service 711, at least five business days in advance. El Condado de Lee brindará servicios de traducción sin cargo a personas con el idioma limitado del inglés. Invocation: Pastor Javier Rodriguez, New Life Assembly of God Pledge of Allegiance Ceremonial Presentations Recap Consent Agenda • Items to be pulled for discussion by the Board o Public comment on balance of items • Motion to approve balance of items • Consideration of items pulled for discussion o Public comment taken on each pulled item as it is considered Administrative Agenda Public Hearings Walk-ons and Carry-overs Commissioners' Items/Committee Appointments County Manager Items County Attorney Items Public Presentation of Matters by Citizens Workshop Update • Public Comment on Workshop Adjourn

TRANSCRIPT 1. 03/18/25 Agenda Transcript Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: Included in the Current Budget?: Fund: Comments: Item Summary: PROCLAMATIONS 2. Surveyor’s Week (Commissioner Ruane) 3. Believing in Girls Month (Commissioner Mulicka) 4. American Red Cross Month (Commissioner Greenwell) RECAP 5. 03/18/25 Agenda Recap - REVISED 3/18/25 - 9:20AM CONSENT AGENDA CLERK OF THE COURTS 1. Approve and Record County Disbursements per Florida Law Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: No funding required. Included in the Current Budget?: N/A Fund: N/A Comments: Item Summary: Chapter 136.06(1), Florida Statute requires that all County disbursements be recorded in the Minutes of the Board. This is for the check and wire registers viewable on the Clerk’s website - https://www.leeclerk.org/departments/finance/financial-reports/bocc-check-registers-and-wire- transfers. 2. Present Report on Monthly Financial Summary for January 2025 Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: No funding required. Included in the Current Budget?: N/A

Fund: N/A Comments: Item Summary: This is a monthly information report from the Clerk of Court’s Office that provides interim information on selected revenues, expenditures, debt, reserves and investments. 3. Present Report on Driver Education Safety Trust Fund for January 2025 Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: No funding requried. Included in the Current Budget?: N/A Fund: N/A Comments: Item Summary: This is a monthly report from the Clerk of Court’s Office that provides financial activity for the driver's education safety trust fund. COUNTY ATTORNEY 4. Approve Settlement of Eminent Domain Action Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $130,909 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: Impact Fees Item Summary: Lee County condemned property by way of eminent domain owned by Lee Family Trust, LLC for the Alico Road Project. Lee Family Trust LLC is the owner of property subject to condemnation and this settlement agreement resolves all issues with Lee Family Trust, LLC. 5. Approve Settlement in Personal Injury Case of Gloria Coe v. Lee County Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $195,000 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: Self Insurance Loss Fund Comments: Item Summary: Approves a settlement in a case involving a LeeTran passenger, Gloria Coe, who was injured in December 2023. Approval of the proposed settlement resolves the case in its entirety against Lee County and avoids the uncertainty of a jury trial. 6. Confirm and Ratify Resolutions Extending the Hurricane Milton State of Local Emergency

Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: No funding required. Included in the Current Budget?: N/A Fund: N/A Comments: Item Summary: Confirm and ratify Hurricane Milton State of Local Emergency Resolution Numbers: 25-03-03 – 22nd Extension of State of Local Emergency (Issued 3/9/2025) 25-03-05– 23rd Extension of State of Local Emergency (Issued 3/16/2025) 7. Confirm and Ratify Resolutions Extending the Hurricane Helene State of Local Emergency Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: No funding required. Included in the Current Budget?: N/A Fund: N/A Comments: Item Summary: Confirm and ratify Hurricane Helene State of Local Emergency Resolution Numbers: 25-03-04 – 24th Extension of State of Local Emergency (Issued 3/11/2025) 25-03-06 – 25th Extension of State of Local Emergency (Issued 3/18/2025) COUNTY LANDS 8. Accept Donation of Drainage Easement for Tice Street Sidewalk Project Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $100 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: Transportation Capital Improvement Comments: Estimated Recording Fees Item Summary: Acquires by donation a 50-square-foot drainage easement from the Lee County School District for the Tice Street Sidewalk Project. This sidewalk project will improve access and safety to the school and neighborhood. Instrument recording fees are estimated at $100. This is the only parcel identified for acquisition, as the balance of project can be built within the existing right-of-way. Construction of the project is anticipated to commence in spring 2025. 9. Approve Purchase of Land for Future EMS Facility in Alva Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $720,000

Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: Capital Improvement Program Comments: Seller pays Title Commitment, Owner’s Title Insurance Policy, and closing costs. Item Summary: Approves the purchase of 3.18 acres of vacant land at 2480 Iverson St., Alva, which faces Palm Beach Blvd. The purchase price is $700,000, plus an estimated $20,000 in closing costs. The seller pays for Title Commitment, Owner’s Title Insurance Policy, and closing costs. The land will be used to construct an EMS facility to enhance services in the area, which is part of the Board's strategic plan. 10. Approve Purchase of Land for Future Intersection Project in Lehigh Acres Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $131,500 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: Road Impact Fees Central District Comments: Land: $127,00 Estimated due diligence & closing costs: $4,500 Item Summary: Acquires a +/-12,197 square foot parcel for future intersection improvements, in the amount of $127,000 plus estimated closing costs of $4,500. The property is located on the south side of Lee Boulevard at the intersection of Sunniland Boulevard in Lehigh Acres. Lee County DOT anticipates the need for future signalization and pedestrian improvements at this location. 11. Approve Purchase of Land for Debris Staging Site in North Fort Myers Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $2,415,000 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: 40100 Comments: Land: $2,400,000 Closing costs: $15,000 Item Summary: Acquires +/- 15.29 acres located at 16380 N. Cleveland Avenue, North Fort Myers for Solid Waste to use as a storm debris site in the event of an emergency and future operational needs. The purchase price is $2,400,000, plus closing costs estimated at $15,000. COUNTY MANAGER 12. Award Contract for Whiskey Creek Channel Dredge Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $398,970 Included in the Current Budget?: N/A

Fund: Whiskey Creek Channel Dredge CIP MSBU Comments: Financing and reimbursement through assessments. Item Summary: Awards a contract to Bayside Dredging LLC., to provide maintenance dredging of a navigational channel in the Caloosahatchee River between Old Whiskey Creek Dr. and Robalo Dr. in Fort Myers, in an amount not to exceed $398,970.00. This work is part of the Whiskey Creek Channel Dredge CIP MSBU and was planned and budgeted. 13. Execute CDBG-DR Funding Agreement for Oak Park Senior Living Affordable Housing Project Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $6,750,000 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: Federal Grants through General Fund Comments: CDBG-DR Grant Funded, Hurricane Ian – Recovery & Resilience, Resilient Lee, Long Term Recovery Initiative HG-006 Item Summary: Provides $6,750,000 of CDBG-DR funding for construction of 144 affordable housing units at 3875 E. Michigan Avenue in Fort Myers. The Oak Park Senior Living project will maintain affordable rental rates on one and two-bedroom apartments for fifty (50) years. The estimated $42,641,109 development ($46,875 CDBG-DR cost per unit) will begin construction on or before June 30, 2025. The project will repay the CDBG-DR funds over time out of available cash-flow so that additional projects can be undertaken in the future. 14. Execute CDBG-DR Funding Agreement for Ekos on Evans Affordable Housing Project Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $17,000,000 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: Federal Grants through General Fund Comments: CDBG-DR Grant Funded, Hurricane Ian – Recovery & Resilience, Resilient Lee, Long Term Recovery Initiative HG-006 Item Summary: Provides $17,000,000 of CDBG-DR funding for the construction of 144 affordable housing units at 3501 Evans Avenue in Fort Myers. The Ekos on Evans project will maintain affordable rental rates on one, two and three-bedroom apartments for ninety-nine (99) years. The estimated $53,801,397 development ($118,056 CDBG-DR cost per unit) will begin construction on or before June 30, 2025. The project will repay the CDBG-DR funds over time out of available cash-flow so that additional projects can be undertaken in the future. 15. Direct to Public Hearing an Ordinance Creating the Lee County Local Provider Participation Fund

Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: No funding required. Included in the Current Budget?: N/A Fund: N/A Comments: Funds collected via the special assessment will reimburse all LPPF costs incurred by the County. Item Summary: Authorizes a public hearing to be held April 1, 2025 to consider an Ordinance to establish the Lee County Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) related to the State of Florida’s Medicaid Managed Care hospital-directed payment program (DPP). The ordinance would authorize the Board to levy and collect a voluntary special assessment against private for-profit or not-for-profit hospitals that provide inpatient hospital services within the County. The creation of this LPPF will allow generation of federal matching funds to help offset uncompensated care costs for health care services provided to Medicaid-eligible patients. Creation of the LPPF will result in no economic impact to the County budget and no increase or decrease in County staffing. The funds collected via the special assessment will reimburse all costs incurred by the County for the creation and administration of the LPPF. FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT 16. Award CEI Services Contract to Replace Lee Health Sports Complex Lighting System Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $170,436 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: Tourist Development Tax Fund Comments: Item Summary: Awards a contract to CIMA Engineering Corp. for construction, engineering, and inspection (CEI) services for the replacement of the high mast lighting system at the Lee Health Sports Complex stadium in the amount of $170,436.42. In 2022, Hurricane Ian caused extensive damage to the stadium light poles and lighting system. CIMA Engineering Corp. will provide construction administration and inspection services, including contract management, inspection/observation, material sampling, and testing to ensure that the project is in concurrence with Lee County and Florida building code policies, procedures, and requirements. This planned and budgeted project will be funded through the Tourist Development Tax Fund (TDT). 17. Approve Design-Build Contract to Replace Lee Health Sports Complex Lighting System Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $2,651,000 Included in the Current Yes

Budget?: Fund: Tourist Development Tax Fund Comments: Item Summary: Awards a contract to M Gay Constructors, Inc., for design, survey, permitting, and construction services to remove and replace the Lee Health Sports Complex stadium high mast lighting system, which was damaged by Hurricane Ian. The contract amount is in an amount not to exceed $2,651,000.00 In 2022, Hurricane Ian caused extensive damage to the stadium light poles and lighting system. The vendor will design, permit, and replace the damaged assets. The damaged light poles will be replaced with a state-of-the-art Musco lighting system equipped with a control and monitoring system that will provide uninterrupted operations and 24/7 support. This planned and budgeted project will be funded through the Tourist Development Tax Fund. 18. Approve Design-Build Contract to Replace Lakes Regional Park Splash Pads Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $2,599,096 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: FDEM LAP Fund Comments: Hurricane Ian – Recovery & Resilience Item Summary: Awards a contract to Gulfpoint Construction Company, Inc., for design, survey, permitting, and construction services to remove and replace the splash pads at Lakes Regional Park, which were damaged by Hurricane Ian in a total not to exceed $2,599,096.19. The splash pads at Lakes Regional Park are a very popular recreational activity for the children that visit the park. In 2022, Hurricane Ian caused extensive damage to both splash pads that are beyond repair. The vendor will demolish the existing splash pads and build new ones. The project also includes all concrete work, plumbing fixtures, electrical components, shade structures, water features, signage, and fencing. This planned and budgeted project will be funded through the FDEM Legislative Appropriations Program Fund (LAP). 19. Approve Purchase Order for Flooring Replacement at Fort Myers Regional Library Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $183,519 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: Library Fund Comments: Item Summary: Approves a purchase order with Tarkett USA Inc. to purchase and install new flooring for the second floor of the Fort Myers Regional Library, in the amount of $183,518.58. Fort Myers Regional Library opened to the public in 2014, and is a popular spot for book readers

and patrons of various events and festivals that the library holds. The flooring on the second floor is original to the building and is in need of replacement. It shows signs of significant wear and tear that are beyond repair. This budgeted and planned project will be funded through the Library Fund. INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY 20. Approve Piggyback Purchase for Cisco Phone Licensing Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $406,192 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: ITG Internal Service Fund Comments: Item Summary: Approves a one-year piggyback purchase for Cisco Phone licenses to use pricing on the NASPO Contract. The purchase is in the amount of $406,191.60. These licenses provide service for the County and Constitutional's Cisco phone system, including call centers, general staff phones and the necessary supporting infrastructure. PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT 21. Approve Annual Piggyback for Maintenance, Repair, and Operation Supplies from Lowe’s Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: See Comment below. Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: Various funds. Comments: Expenditures will be on an as-needed basis, as approved in departments’ annual adopted budgets. Item Summary: Approves an annual piggyback to use the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Supplies, Equipment, and Related Products and Services Contract. This contract was competitively solicited through the Region 4 Education Service Center. The cooperative purchase agreement provides a 5% discount on both in-store and online purchases along with minimum purchase free delivery. Total expenditures in Fiscal Year 23-24 were $307.066.93. This contract is used countywide mainly by the Departments of Transportation, Facilities Construction & Management, Parks and Recreation, and Utilities. A market analysis was completed on a random sampling of the most commonly purchased items under the previous contract, and the purchase under this contract will represent an average savings of 22.97% off of competitor pricing. PUBLIC SAFETY 22. Approve Piggyback for Vesta 911 Software Renewal Funding:

Current Year Dollar Amount: $406,881 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: E911 Comments: Item Summary: This item approves Piggyback No. PB250150CMJ to utilize pricing on the Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract for 911 Equipment & Emergency Notification Software and Services with Motorola Solutions, Inc., for the renewal Motorola Solutions’ VESTA 9-1-1 Service Package which provides application software and firmware support for Lee County’s countywide 911 system. The total amount for this purchase is $1,220,644.20 for three years. A market analysis was completed and the purchase under this contract will represent a savings of $168,635.70 or 12.14% off the three-year term total. 23. Approve Piggyback Purchase of E911 CAD Computers and Accessories Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $422,663 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: E911 Comments: Item Summary: Authorizes County Departments to utilize piggyback pricing on Omnia/City of Mesa, Arizona Contract No. 2018011-01 to purchase Emergency Dispatch Dell computer monitor screens, Blackbox Freedom KVM devices, and computer cabling under PB250163CMJ. Additionally, authorizes County Departments to utilize piggyback pricing on Florida Department of Management Services Contract No. 43210000-23-NASPO-ACS under PB230523DWJ-250160 to purchase Emergency Dispatch CAD Dell computers. Equipment will be installed into sixty 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center workstations at the newly built Public Safety Center. A market analysis was completed on both Piggyback Contracts. The purchase through Omnia/City of Mesa, Arizona Contract No. 2018011-01 for Information Technology Solutions and Services will represent a savings of $68,978.13 off MSRP or an average savings of 21.20%. The purchase through Florida Department of Management Services Contract No. 43210000-23-NASPO-ACS for Computer Equipment, Peripherals will represent a savings of $231,686.00 or between 59.79% and 63.50% per item. 24. Approve Amending Subgrant Agreement with Collaboratory for EPA Grant Funded County Projects Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: No funding required. Included in the Current Budget?: N/A Fund: N/A Comments: This impacts 12 initiatives under the Resilient Lee Long- Term Recovery Plan which are listed in the Background section.

Item Summary: On January 21, 2025, the Board approved a Subgrant Agreement with the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, dba Collaboratory, for the County's portion of projects funded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Community Change Grant program. Collaboratory was recently made aware of changes to the terms and conditions of the grant, which necessitate execution of an amendment to restate certain conditions with each subgrant awardee and change the agreement to a traditional cost-reimbursement grant. There are no changes to the scope or level of funding under this amendment. Public Safety has already begun work under the January agreement, which will be eligible for reimbursement upon execution of this amendment. 25. Approve Renewing Lee County Emergency Medical Services COPCN Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: No funding required. Included in the Current Budget?: N/A Fund: N/A Comments: Item Summary: The Division of Emergency Medical Services submitted an application to renew ther Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to provide advance life support (ALS) transport services. Approval provides the Division of Emergency Medical Services with the necessary COPCN to satisfy the statutory requirements applicable to their State transport license that expires on April 10, 2025. Granting of the COPCN will allow the Division to continue operating as an ALS transport service provider in accordance with State law for two additional years. SHERIFF 26. Approve Expenditure of Fees Collected by Lee County Sheriff's Office Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $777,074.15 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: General Comments: Item Summary: Approves an FY24-25 expenditure of $777,074.15 of revenues collected from various fees and services by the Sheriff’s Office during the period of 10/01/2024 through 01/10/2025. Also, approve transfers within budget line items within the Sheriff’s Office allocation. The proceeds are used to offset expenses for false alarms and overtime associated with background checks and fingerprinting services, vehicle repairs, equipment purchases and fuel. TRANSIT 27. Adopt Annual Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: No funding required. Included in the Current Budget?: N/A

Fund: N/A Comments: Item Summary: Approves adopting LeeTran's Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) as required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The 2025 Bus Transit System Annual Safety Certification is included as part of the PTASP document. The PTASP is mandated by the FTA's final rule under 49 CFR Part 673, which requires public transit operators receiving FTA funds to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive safety plan. The plan must be updated and certified annually to ensure ongoing compliance with federal safety standards. TRANSPORTATION 28. Approve Contract Amendment for Construction Services Weir Gate Rehabilitation Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $550,000 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: Surface Water Comments: Project will be completed in stages over FY 2024/25 and 2025/26 Item Summary: Approves an amendment to the contract with Andrew Sitework, LLC, for Construction Phase services to provide rehabilitation to weir gates 2 (Whiskey Creek), 5 (Briarcliff), & 6 (Shellhouse) in Lee County and establish the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the amount of $1,119,901.60. These weirs are essential to the County’s stormwater infrastructure helping to regulate water levels, mitigate flood risks and maintain proper flow conditions. The project includes gate rehabilitation, replacement of components, gate channel cleaning, actuator evaluation and replacement, silt removal and as-built documentation. This project will be completed in stages to include procurement of equipment and construction spanning between FY 2024/25 and 2025/26. 29. Approve Supplemental Task Authorization for CEI Services for Tice Street Sidewalk Project Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $911,976 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: Transportation Capital Improvement Comments: LCU: $341,023.75 DOT: $570,952.57 Item Summary: Approves a Supplemental Task Authorization to the contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services for the Tice Street Sidewalk and Water Main project in the amount of $911,976.32. CEI services include consulting for contract administration, inspection, utility construction observation, and post-construction tasks. The project is estimated to begin in Winter 2025. 30. Approve Supplemental Task Authorization for CEI Services for Orange River Blvd. Sidewalk

Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $748,010 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: Transportation Capital Improvement and Utilities Comments: LCU: $271,970.00 DOT: $476,040.44 Item Summary: Approves a Supplemental Task Authorization to the contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services for the Orange River Blvd. Sidewalk and Watermain Replacement project in the amount of $748,010.44. CEI services include consulting for contract administration, inspection, utility construction observation, and post- construction tasks. The project is estimated to begin in Winter of 2025. UTILITIES 31. Direct to Public Hearing a Resolution Adopting New Gasparilla Island Water Association Rate Schedule Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: No funding required. Included in the Current Budget?: N/A Fund: N/A Comments: Item Summary: Authorizes staff to schedule a Public Hearing for Gasparilla Island Water Association (GIWA) to adopt a new rate schedule and study by Resolution on April 1, 2025, at 9:30 AM. On January 21, 2025, the GIWA membership voted to implement a new rate structure with a 3.5% increase on April 1, 2025, 7% on October 1, 2025, 5% on October 1, 2026, and 5% on October 1, 2027. Following this rate restructure, GIWA will return to the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases for subsequent years. The new rate schedule will take effect upon executing the Resolution at the Public Hearing on April 1, 2025. 32. Approve Piggyback Purchase for Network Cybersecurity Improvements Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $120,668 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: Utilities Capital Improvements Comments: Item Summary: Approves a piggyback purchase order with CDW Government LLC for network cybersecurity upgrades to strengthen LCU’s Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Network. This project includes installing firewalls at each treatment facility to enhance security and protect sensitive data. The purchase covers 22 Fortinet firewalls, firewall management software, licenses, and FortiCare Premium technical support. A market analysis completed by Procurement Management determined that this contract purchase will save $80,660.98, or 40% off the list price.

33. Award Contract to Purchase Sewage By-Pass Pumps Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $199,986 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: Enterprise Comments: Item Summary: Award competitively bid purchase of four sewage by-pass pumps to the lowest bidder, Thompson Pump., in the amount of $199,986.00. The department solicited three bids in accordance with the Lee County Procurement Ordinance 23-21 and determined Thompson Pump to be the lowest responsible bidder. The sewage by-pass pumps will support routine maintenance, regulatory compliance, and emergency response for the Wastewater Collections system. These pumps will be essential for maintaining continuous flow and preventing regulatory issues for the wastewater infrastructure. 34. Award Contract to Rehabilitate Softener and Recarbonation Basin at Corkscrew WTP Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $162,000 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: Enterprise Comments: Item Summary: Awards a competitively bid project for sandblasting, pressure washing, and coating services to Heartland Machine and Field Services Inc., at the Corkscrew Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $162,000.00. This is a preventative measure used to maintain the integrity of the structures and all components by repairing and preventing corrosion, which can reduce the reliability of the equipment. The department solicited three bids following Lee County Procurement Ordinance 23- 21 and determined Heartland Machine and Field Services to be the lowest responsible bidder. The project is included in the FY25 Utilities Major Maintenance budget. 35. Approve STA for High Point Wastewater Treatment Plant Flow Diversion Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $123,930 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: Utilities Capital Improvements Comments: Item Summary: Approves a Supplemental Task Authorization (STA) to the contract with Barraco and Associates, Inc. for $123,930.00 to provide professional design and engineering services to support the diversion of wastewater flows from the High Point Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Florida Governmental Utility Authority’s adjacent system. This work is necessary for establishing a bulk sewer treatment agreement between FGUA and Lee County Utilities. This aged package plant has

reached the end of its useful life cycle and is no longer economically viable for upgrades and the necessary re-permitting with FDEP. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA COUNTY MANAGER 36. Approve FY24-25 Strategic Planning Direction Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: To be determined. Included in the Current Budget?: Fund: Comments: Item Summary: At its February 20, 2025 Board Strategic Planning workshop, the Board discussed a number of strategic priorities for FY24-25 and gave consensus direction on the following: A. Bring back the cost and timeframe of a study to determine the potential for a Sheriff’s Municipal Services Taxing Unit. Get direction on whether to proceed or not. B. Bring back a change to the Procurement Ordinance reducing major disaster emergency purchases to 30 days and requiring the Board of County Commissioners' approval of all emergency purchases after 30 days. C. Schedule a future Board Workshop on hurricane debris procurement, policy, and implementation. D. Hold the following workshops over the next year to discuss these topics further: a. Civic Center funding options. b. Further streamlining of permitting. c. Financing for Board-identified projects or project bundles. d. User fees. e. Conservation 20/20. TRANSPORTATION 37. Award Contract for Colonial Blvd. at Summerlin Rd. and McGregor Blvd. Intersection Improvements Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $1,306,167 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: Surplus Tolls Comments: Long Term Recovery Initiative IF-003 Item Summary: Awards a low bid contract to OHLA USA, Inc. to complete intersection improvements for Colonial Blvd. at Summerlin Rd. and McGregor Blvd. in the amount of $1,306,166.94. The project will add a third left turn lane on northbound Summerlin Rd. to westbound Colonial Blvd., including ADA upgrades and modifications to the signal. Also included are modifications to the signal at McGregor Blvd and Colonial Blvd. Funding is available in the current adopted budget.

38. Award Contract for Buckingham & Gunnery Roundabout Construction Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: $4,827,498 Included in the Current Budget?: Yes Fund: Transportation Capital Improvement Comments: Long Term Recovery Initiative IF-003 Item Summary: Awards a low bid contract to V & H Construction, Inc. to construct a new roundabout at the intersection of Buckingham Road and Gunnery Road, in the amount of $4,827,498.20. This project is partially funded with federal funding in the amount of $4,589,880. The grant agreement was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on September 17, 2024. Construction on this project is set to begin in April. PUBLIC HEARING - 9:30 AM COUNTY ATTORNEY 39. Conduct First Public Hearing to Adopt an Amendment to Corkscrew Grove Development Agreement Funding: Current Year Dollar Amount: No funding required. Included in the Current Budget?: N/A Fund: N/A Comments: Item Summary: Conduct the first of two Public Hearings for consideration and approval of a development agreement amendment between Lee County and Corkscrew Grove, owners and developers. Set the second Public Hearing to occur on April 1, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.