Board of County Commissioners

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 9 a.m. Charlotte County Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Joseph Tiseo, District 5, Chairman Christopher Constance, District 2, Vice Chairman Ken Doherty, District 1 Bill Truex, District 3 Stephen R. Deutsch, District 4 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Hector Flores COUNTY ATTORNEY Thomas M. David CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Roger D. Eaton Commission Chambers, Room 119 18500 Murdock Circle Port Charlotte, FL 33948 CharlotteCountyFL.gov

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting November 10, 2026 Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners does not discriminate on the basis of disability. This nondiscrimination policy involves every aspect of the County's functions, including access to and participation in meetings, programs and activities. FM Sound Enhancement Units for the Hearing Impaired are available at the Front Security Desk, Building A of the Murdock Administration Complex. Anyone needing other reasonable accommodation or auxiliary aids and services please contact our office at 941.743.1381, TDD/TTY 941.743.1234, or by email to David.Lyles@charlottecountyfl.gov. Should any agency or person decide to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting, a record of the proceeding, and for such purpose, a verbatim record of the proceeding is required, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ALL PERSONS AND PROPERTY ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH UPON ENTERING THE MEETING ROOM. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order and Roll Call Invocation If you wish, please rise for the invocation Reverend Larry Yerger Our Savior Lutheran Church Pledge of Allegiance Changes to the Agenda See separate sheet Proclamations - Commissioner Ken Doherty Artist of the Month Veteran’s Day 2026 National Injury Prevention Day National Entrepreneur’s Day Employee Recognition Years of Service- October 2026 5 Years Marissa Campbell Human Services Mason Croy Godsey Community Services Robert Scena Utilities Gennadiy Senin Facilities Amanda Baez Administration Page 1 of 12

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting November 10, 2026 15 Years Tod Avers Utilities Matthew Connours Public Safety Shaun Cullinan Community Development 20 Years Jeremy Tuttle Public Safety 25 Years Nathan Boyette Public Safety Joshua Hirschy Public Safety Todd Schwalbe Public Safety Award Presentations Wellness Awards Stephanee Phillips to present the Healthiest Employers of Florida, and Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America Awards and Nicole Michaelson to present the Aetna Well-Being Award, for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and well-being of its employees through a workplace wellness program: Aetna Workplace Well-Being Award - Platinum Healthiest Employers of Florida - 3rd place Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America - 96th place PUBLIC INPUT - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Anyone wishing to address the Board during this portion of the meeting must fill out a card, state their name for the record, and state which agenda item(s) will be addressed. Remarks shall be limited to 3 minutes (max) and shall be addressed to the Commission as a body, and not to individual members. COMMITTEE VACANCIES The committee vacancy list below is for informational purposes only. It is not part of the County Commission agenda upon which action is to be taken, and therefore not a topic on which public input is allowed at the beginning of this meeting. * Construction Industry Licensing Board - Engineer The Construction Industry Licensing Board is seeking a volunteer to represent the professional engineering category. Volunteer must be a resident of Charlotte County for at least two years and be a licensed professional engineer. The length of term is four years. To obtain an application, please email Diane.Whidden@CharlotteCountyFL.gov. Page 2 of 12

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting November 10, 2026 * Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Vacancies The Charlotte County-Punta Gorda Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is accepting applications for the following volunteer positions: Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC) - one At-Large Representative, one Mid County, and one West County Representative. (Representatives must be U.S. citizens residing in Charlotte County). The CAC reviews and makes recommendations on transportation plans and projects for MPO Board consideration. Charlotte County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB) is seeking an experienced representative of the local private for-profit transportation industry. The LCB identifies local service needs and provides guidance to the Community Transportation Coordinator on services for the transportation disadvantaged. Charlotte County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB) is seeking Elderly Interests Representative. The LCB identifies local service needs and provides guidance to the Community Transportation Coordinator on services for the transportation disadvantaged. Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) - one Mid County Representative; and one Bicycle Business Representative. The BPAC reviews and makes recommendations on transportation plans and projects for MPO Board consideration. Application deadline: Friday, December 4, 2026. Apply online at www.ccpgmpo.gov or contact the MPO for an application. Address: Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO, 1050 Loveland Blvd. Box C, Port Charlotte, FL 33980; Email: office@ccpgmpo.gov. The MPO Board will elect its members on Thursday, December 17, 2026, Meeting. * Construction Industry Licensing Board - Consumer Advocate Construction Industry Licensing Board is seeking a volunteer to represent the “consumer advocate” category. Volunteer must be a resident of Charlotte County for at least two years and have no financial interest direct or indirect in building trades. Length of term is until February 23, 2029. To obtain an application, please email DianeWhidden@CharlotteCountyFL.gov. * MSBU -TU Advisory Board Vacancies The following MSBU/TU Advisory Boards are seeking volunteers who must be both a property owner within and reside within the Unit. Submit applications to Public Works Department, 7000 Florida Street, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950; call 941-575-3600 or e-mail MSBU-TU@CharlotteCountyFL.gov. · Boca Grande Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2028, and one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2029. · Burnt Store Village Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a Page 3 of 12

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting November 10, 2026 position with a term through October 31, 2028 and one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2029. · Gardens of Gulf Cove Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2028 and one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2029. · Greater Port Charlotte Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2028, and one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2029. · Grove City Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2029. · Harbour Heights Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2028. · Harbour Heights Waterway Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2027. · Mid-Charlotte Stormwater Utility Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2028. · Northwest Port Charlotte Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2028. · Placida Area Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2029. · Rotonda Lakes Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2028. · South Burnt Store Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2027. · South Charlotte Stormwater Utility Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2027. · Suncoast Waterway Maintenance Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2028, and one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2029. REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED CONSENT AGENDA Clerk of the Circuit Court A. Comptroller Division 1. Finance Recommended Action: Approve the Clerk’s Finance Memorandum. Budgeted Action: No action needed. B. Minutes Division Page 4 of 12

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting November 10, 2026 1. Minutes Recommended Action: Approve the following Minutes: October 20, 2026, BCC Board Public Workshop October 20, 2026, Local Transportation Quarterly BCC Meeting October 22, 2026, BCC Pre-Agenda October 27, 2026, BCC Regular and Land Use Meeting Budgeted Action: No action needed. Board of County Commissioners C. Commission Office 1. Appointment - Construction Industry Licensing Board Recommended Action: Approve the appointment of Michael Malinoski to serve on the Construction Industry Licensing Board representing the consumer advocate category. Length of term is until February 23, 2029. Budgeted Action: No action needed. D. County Administration E. County Attorney F. Budget and Administrative Services Fiscal Services 1. DR-4673 Community Development Block Grant Hazard Mitigation Grant Match Program - Bissett Park Community Center Saferoom and Generator Recommended Action: a) Approve a grant match agreement from State of Florida, Department of Commerce in the amount of $1,062,588 for the Bissett Park Community Center Saferoom and Generator; and b) Approve amending the Capital Improvement Project “Bissett Community Park Ph 3 (HMGP-4673)” to recognize grant funding; and c) Authorize Chairman, or designee, to sign grant agreement, and grant related documents. Budgeted Action: No action needed. Grant funding will be provided by the Florida Department of Emergency Management in the amount of $2,529,972. Matching funds in the amount of $843,324 will be provided by Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Hazard mitigation Grant Match Program (CDBG-DR). Sub-recipient Page 5 of 12

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting November 10, 2026 management costs (SRMC) of $177,098 are 100% reimbursable. The Capital Improvement Project amendment recognizes grant funding for the design phase of the project. 2. DR-4673 Community Development Block Grant Hazard Mitigation Grant Match Program - Public Works Casa Yard Permanent Generator Recommended Action: a) Approve a grant match agreement from State of Florida, Department of Commerce in the amount of $26,213.10 for the Public Works Casa Yard Permanent Generator; and b) Approve amending the Capital Improvement Project “Permanent Generators (HMGP-4673)” to recognize grant funding; and c) Authorize Chairman, or designee, to sign grant agreement, and grant related documents. Budgeted Action: No action needed. Grant funding will be provided by the Florida Department of Emergency Management in the amount of $62,413.75. Matching funds in the amount of $20,804.25 will be provided by Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Hazard mitigation Grant Match Program (CDBG-DR). Sub-recipient management costs (SRMC) of $4,368.85 are 100% reimbursable. The Capital Improvement Project amendment recognizes grant funding for design. 3. DR-4673 Community Development Block Grant Hazard Mitigation Grant Match Program - Public Safety Saferoom and Generator Recommended Action: a) Approve a grant match agreement from State of Florida, Department of Commerce in the amount of $1,673,178 for the Public Safety Saferoom and Generator; and b) Approve amending the Capital Improvement Project “Public Safety Saferoom (HMGP-4673)” to recognize grant funding; and c) Authorize Chairman, or designee, to sign grant agreement, and grant related documents. Budgeted Action: No action needed. Grant funding will be provided by the Florida Department of Emergency Management in the amount of $3,983,757,75. Matching funds in the amount of $1,327,919.25 will be provided by Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Hazard Mitigation Grant Match Program (CDBG-DR). Sub-recipient management costs (SRMC) of $278,863 are 100% reimbursable. The Capital Improvement Project amendment recognizes grant funding for the design phase of the project. 4. Set a Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution Electing to use the Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Assessments Recommended Action: Set a public hearing to be held on December 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., or soon thereafter as may be heard, in Room 119 at 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, Florida, to consider adoption of a Resolution electing to use the Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Assessments. Page 6 of 12

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting November 10, 2026 Budgeted Action: No action needed. Information Technology Purchasing 5. 26-384, Approve, Change Order 1, FY26 Annual Regulatory Compliance Services - Wastewater and Reclaimed Water (Utilities) Recommended Action: Approve Change Order 1 to Request for Letters of Interest 26-384, Work Order 8, FY26 Annual Regulatory Compliance Services - Wastewater and Reclaimed Water with Kimley-Horn of Sarasota, Florida for reallocation of funds. Budgeted Action: No action needed. Budgeted in the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Fund - Operations budget as approved in the FY2027 budget process. Funding for this expenditure comes from rate revenues. 6. 26-664, Approve Ranking, Design-Harborview Road Lift Stations, Gravity Sewers and Force Mains (Utilities) Recommended Action: a) Approve ranking of firms for Request for Proposal #26-664, Design-Harborview Road Lift Stations, Gravity Sewers and Force Mains: 1st - Giffels-Webster Engineers, Inc., of Englewood, Florida, 2nd - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., of Sarasota, Florida, 3rd - JonesEdmunds, of Sarasota, Florida; and b) Approve Start of Negotiations; and c) Authorize the Chairman to sign the contracts after completion of negotiations, if contract does not exceed the amount of $722,000. Budgeted Action: No action needed. Budgeted in the Capital Improvement Project “Harborview Rd Widening - Utility Improvements - Phase I & II” as approved in the FY27 budget process. Funding will be supplied from the Utility Wastewater Connection Fee Fund. 7. 26-251, Approve Amendment 1, Design - Tiki Point Living Shoreline (CHNEP) Recommended Action: a) Approve Amendment 1 to Contract 26-251, Design - Tiki Point Living Shoreline with Cummins Cederberg, Inc., of Sarasota, Florida, to make changes to various tasks with no changes in cost or contract time; and b) Authorize the Chairman to sign Amendment 1. Budgeted Action: No action needed. This item is budgeted in CHNEP Fund 1026 in the FY27 Budget with funding from the EPA. There is no county match required. 8. 26-562, Award, Emergency Street Sign Restoration Services - Annual Contract (Public Works) Recommended Action: a) Approve Request for Bid 26-562, Emergency Street Sign Restoration Services - Page 7 of 12

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting November 10, 2026 Annual Contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, V & H Construction Inc., of Fort Myers, Florida at the unit prices submitted for the term from Date of Award through and including December 31, 2027; and b) Authorize approval of renewal options for up to two (2) additional one-year terms, at the same prices, terms and conditions, by mutual consent. Budgeted Action: No action needed. Budgeted in the Public Works Maintenance and Operations budget as approved in the FY2027 budget process. Funding for the expenditure comes from Gas Tax. 9. 26-554, Award, County Vulnerability Assessment Update (Administration) Recommended Action: Approve award of Request for Letters of Interest #26-554, County Vulnerability Assessment Update, to HDR Engineering, Inc., of Tampa, Florida for a total project cost of $345,000. This is for an update to Charlotte County’s current Vulnerability Assessment. Budgeted Action: No action needed. Budgeted in FY26 Water Quality and will be carried forward in Q1 via budget adjustment and board approval. 10. 26-683, Award, LED Light Fixtures - Annual Contract (Public Works) Recommended Action: a) Approve award of Request for Bid 26-683, LED Light Fixtures - Annual Contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Advanced Concepts, Inc., d/b/a Electric Supply Co. of Laramie, Wyoming at the unit prices indicated on the bid tabulation with an initial contract term of January 1, 2027 through and including December 31, 2027; and b) Authorize the County Administrator to approve renewal options up to two (2) additional one-year periods at the same prices, terms, and conditions, by mutual consent. Budgeted Action: No action needed. Budgeted in the Public Works Engineering budget as approved in the FY2027 budget process. Funding for the expenditure comes from MSTU Fund. 11. 26-634, Award, ADA Compliance and Remediation Consultant Services (Communications) Recommended Action: a) Approve Request for Proposal 26-634, ADA Compliance and Remediation Consultant Services to QualityLogic, Inc., of Boise, Idaho, at a cost of $49,661; and b) Authorize the Chairman to sign the contracts. This service is to obtain professional consulting services for Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance and remediation. Budgeted Action: No action needed. Budget for this item comes from savings in various account lines budgeted in the General Fund - BCC Control budget as approved in the FY2027 budget process. Funding for the expenditure comes from Ad Valorem Revenue 12. 24-443, Contract Cancellation, Service to Repair, Replace, or Supply Utility Plant Page 8 of 12

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting November 10, 2026 Equipment (Utilities) Recommended Action: Approve cancellation of Contract 24-443, Service to Repair, Replace or Supply Utility Plant Equipment, with Mader Electric Motors, of North Fort Myers, Florida. Budgeted Action: No action needed. Budgeted in the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Fund - Operations budget as approved in the FY27 budget process. Funding for this expenditure comes from rate revenues. 13. Property Deletions for the Month of November 2026 (Purchasing) Recommended Action: Approve the deletion of additional property inventory items listed on the attached for the month of November 2026. Budgeted Action: No action needed. Real Estate Services Risk Management G. Community Development H. Community Services I. Economic Development J. Emergency Management K. Facilities Management L. Human Services M. People Operations N. Public Safety O. Public Works 1. Interlocal Agreement between Charlotte County and the City of Punta Gorda Recommended Action: a) Approve the amended Interlocal Agreement with the City of Punta Gorda for the Charlotte County Lighting District to continue maintaining the City’s traffic control devices and include maintenance of standard street lighting; and b) Approve the Resolution; and c) Authorize the Chairman to sign the Amended Interlocal Agreement; and Page 9 of 12

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting November 10, 2026 d) Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution. Budgeted Action: No action needed. Budgeted in the Public Works Engineering budget as approved in the FY2027 budget process. Funding for the expenditure comes from MSTU Fund. 2. Florida Department of Transportation Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement Recommended Action: a) Approve Resolution authorizing the acceptance of traffic signal maintenance responsibility from the City of Punta Gorda under the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement (TSMAC); execution of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Amendment revising Exhibit A; preparation of a conforming amendment to the existing Interlocal Agreement for later Board consideration and approval; and b) Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution. Budgeted Action: No action needed. Budgeted in the Public Works Engineering budget as approved in the FY2027 budget process. Funding for the expenditure comes from MSTU Fund. P. Tourism Development Q. Utilities R. Other Agencies REGULAR AGENDA S. Regular Agenda 1. Appoint by Ballot - Harbour Heights Waterway Advisory Board Recommended Action: Choose by ballot to fill the unexpired term of Tom Mettner on the Harbour Heights Waterway Advisory Board. This appointment will be effective immediately and will expire on October 31, 2027. Budgeted Action: No action needed. 2. South County Annex Presentation Facilities Management Discussion and direction regarding the location of the new South County Annex. 3. Impact Fee Study Update Community Development Update on Impact Fee Study based on Board of County Commissioner Direction September 15, 2026. Page 10 of 12

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting November 10, 2026 4. Solid Waste Services Commission Office Discussion and direction regarding solid waste services. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA T. 10:00 A.M. Public Hearing or soon thereafter, as the agenda allows. 1. Fourth Quarter Budget Adjustments Budget & Admin Services Conduct a public hearing approving the Resolution to adopt budget adjustments that amend the FY25/26 budget. These adjustments which impact various funds are needed to align the FY25/26 budget with required changes and actual activity. PRESENTATION AGENDA U. 10:00 A.M. Presentation or soon thereafter, as the agenda allows. PUBLIC INPUT - ANY SUBJECT Anyone wishing to address the Board during this portion of the meeting must state their name for the record. Remarks on any County related subject, shall be limited to 3 minutes (max) and shall be addressed to the Commission as a body, and not to individual members. There will not be any discussion. AA. County Administrator Comments BB. County Attorney Comments CC. Economic Development Director Comments DD. County Commissioner Comments County Commissioners Joseph Tiseo, District 5, Chairman Christopher Constance, District 2, Vice Chairman Ken Doherty, District 1 Bill Truex, District 3 Stephen R. Deutsch, District 4 Board of County Commissioners Schedule of Future Closures/Hearings/Workshops The schedule linked below is for informational purposes only. It is not part of the County Commission agenda upon which action is to be taken, and therefore not a topic on which public input is allowed at the beginning of this meeting. Page 11 of 12

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