Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 9 a.m. Charlotte County Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Joseph Tiseo, District 5, Chairman Ken Doherty, District 1, Vice Chairman Christopher Constance, District 2 Bill Truex, District 3 Stephen R. Deutsch, District 4 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Hector Flores COUNTY ATTORNEY Janette S. Knowlton 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 June 24, 2025 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 Pastor Bill Frank First Baptist Church of Punta Gorda Pledge of Allegiance Changes to the Agenda See separate sheet Proclamations - Commissioner Joseph Tiseo Independence Day 2025 National Park and Recreation Month Employee Recognition Employee of the Month - May 2025 Jennifer Gregoire Budget & Administrative Services: Transit Award Presentations 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. Page 1 of 12

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting June 24, 2025 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. * Barrier Island Fire Services MSBU-Vacancy Barrier Island Fire Service Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) Advisory Board is seeking a volunteer to fill a vacant position with term ending October 31, 2026. Applicants must be residents of Charlotte County and reside within the Unit. Submit applications to Public Safety Department, 26571 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, Florida 33982; call 941-833-5602 or email Carole.Thomas@CharlotteCountyFL.gov. * MSBU-MSTU 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, 2026. · Buena Vista Waterway Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2026. · Edgewater North Waterway Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2028. · Englewood East Non-Urban Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2027. · Gardens of Gulf Cove Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2027. · Greater Port Charlotte Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2027. · Gulf Cove Waterway 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. · Manasota Key Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2027. · Manchester Waterway Utility Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2027, and 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, 2026, and one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2028. · Rotonda Sands Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2028. · Suncoast Waterway Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2026, and one member to fill a position with a term through Page 2 of 12

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting June 24, 2025 October 31, 2028. * MPO Vacancies Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) - Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is seeking one Charlotte County resident to serve as a West County Representative (applicant must live West of the Myakka River). The BPAC reviews and makes recommendations on transportation plans and projects that the MPO Board will consider. Charlotte County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB) is seeking one volunteer: one experienced representative of the local private for-profit transportation industry. The purpose of the LCB is to identify local service needs and to provide information, advice, and direction to the Community Transportation Coordination of service to be provided to the transportation disadvantaged. MPO - Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC) is seeking one Charlotte County resident to serve as a West County Representative (applicant must live West of the Myakka River); and one South County Representative. The CAC reviews and makes recommendations on transportation plans and projects that the MPO Board will consider. The deadline for submitting an application is Monday, July 14, 2025. Please go online at www.ccpgmpo.gov or contact the MPO for an application. The MPO mailing address is Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO, 1050 Loveland Blvd. Box C, Port Charlotte, Florida 33980; Email: office@ccpgmpo.gov. The MPO Board will elect the above positions at its Monday, August 4, 2025 meeting. 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 1. Minutes Recommended Action: Approve the following Minutes: May 27, 2025 BCC Regular and Land Use Meeting June 5, 2025 BCC Pre-Agenda Page 3 of 12

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting June 24, 2025 Budgeted Action: No action needed. Board of County Commissioners C. Commission Office D. County Administration 1. BCC Meeting Schedule Change Recommended Action: Approve the following BCC Meeting changes: a) Approve location change of the MSBU Public Hearing on July 17, 2025 to Lemon Bay High School at 2201 Placida Road, Englewood, Florida 34224; and b) Reschedule the October 7, 2025, 2:00 p.m. Utilities Quarterly Update Meeting to October 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at 18500 Murdock Circle, Room 119, Port Charlotte, Florida. Budgeted Action: No action needed. E. County Attorney 1. Joint Meeting with Punta Gorda City Council Recommended Action: Approve Resolution authorizing a Joint Meeting with Punta Gorda City Council at 8:00 a.m. on July 9, 2025, as required by Section 125.001, Florida Statutes. Budgeted Action: No action needed. F. Budget and Administrative Services Fiscal Services 1. Utilities Uncollectible Accounts Through March 31, 2025 Write Off Recommended Action: Approve write off of accumulated Utilities uncollectible accounts through March 31, 2025. Budgeted Action: No action needed. 2. FY26 Opioid Settlement Implementation Plan Recommended Action: Approval for FY26 Opioid Settlement Fund Implementation Plan. Budgeted Action: No action needed. Budget action will be brought to the board at a later date. Page 4 of 12

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting June 24, 2025 3. DR-4673 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - Special Needs Saferoom Project Recommended Action: a) Approve a grant agreement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency through Florida Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $8,470,860 for the Charlotte County, Hurricane Safe Room and Generator; and b) Approve Resolution for budget adjustment BA25-176 in the amount of $8,470,860; and c) Approve a new Capital Improvements Project “Special Needs Saferoom (HMGP-4673)” with a FY25 budget of $8,470,860; and d) Authorize the Chairman to sign Resolution, grant agreement, and grant related documents. **Change, Added attachment - Special Needs Saferoom White Paper, 6/17/2025** Budgeted Action: Approve budget adjustment BA25-176 in the amount of $8,470,860 adding a new Capital Improvements Project “Special Needs Saferoom (HMGP-4673).” Funding for this expenditure will come from County reserves and will be reimbursed by Florida Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $6,036,241.50, Sub-Recipient Management Cost in the amount of $422,537 are 100% reimbursable. The local share of $2,012,080.50 is anticipated to be reimbursed by Florida Commerce Hazard Mitigation Grant Management Program. Information Technology Purchasing 4. 25-217, Approve Contract, Charlotte County Strategic Master Space Plan (Facilities) Recommended Action: a) Approve contract for Request for Proposal #25-217, Charlotte County Strategic Master Space Plan, to CBRE, Inc. of Miami, Florida for a total not-to-exceed project fee of $733,100; and b) Authorize the Chairman to sign the contract. Budgeted Action: No action needed. Budgeted in the Facilities Capital Maintenance Plan as approved in the FY25 budget process. Funding is provided from Capital Projects, ad valorem. 5. 25-403, Award, Purchase of TANA H555 Landfill Waste Compactor (Public Works) Recommended Action: a) Approve award of Piggyback purchase of File #25-403, Purchase of TANA H555 Landfill Waste Compactor, per the Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract #FSA23-EQU21.0, and award to National Equipment Dealers, LLC of Fort Myers, Florida for the total purchase price of $1,185,748.59; and b) Authorize the Trade-in one (1) TANA E380 Landfill Waste Compactor (Asset #38142) for a trade-in allowance of $300,000. This is for the purchase of one (1) TANA H555 Landfill Waste Compactor to replace Asset #38142; and c) Approve Resolution for budget adjustment BA25-175 in the amount of $1,185,749; and Page 5 of 12

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting June 24, 2025 d) Approve amended Heavy Equipment Replacement Capital Maintenance Plan increasing the total budget from $6,724,862 to $7,910,611. Budgeted Action: Approve budget adjustment BA25-175 in the amount of $1,185,749 amending the FY25 budget for the Heavy Equipment Replacement Capital Maintenance Plan from $6,724,862 to $7,910,611. Additional funding is needed for the accelerated equipment purchase to secure favorable pricing and lead time. Funding is supplied from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund, landfill fees. 6. 25-417, Award, Disposal of Waste Tires - Annual Contract (Public Works) Recommended Action: a) Approve award of Request for Bid #25-417, Disposal of Waste Tires - Annual Contract, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Reworld Solutions, LLC of Tampa, Florida at the unit prices submitted for a term of October 1, 2025, through and including September 30, 2026; and b) Authorize County Administrator, or his designee, to approve renewal options up to two (2) additional one-year periods, by mutual agreement, at the same terms, conditions, and prices. Budgeted Action: No action needed. Budgeted in the Enterprise Fund - Public Works Solid Waste Landfill budget as approved in the FY2025 budget process. Funding for the expenditure comes from Fees. 7. 25-505, Award, Hansen CIS SaaS Software Cloud Agreement (Utilities) Recommended Action: a) Approve the Sole Source award of File #25-505, Hansen CIS SaaS Software Cloud Agreement, for the fixed price fee of $951,680 and time and materials rate for additional work per the fee schedule listed below for a 5-year period, to Hansen Banner, LLC of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; and b) Authorize the Chairman to execute the agreements. Budgeted Action: No action needed. Implementation service charges are budgeted in Capital Improvements Project “CCU Business Services Customer Billing and Data Base” as approved in the FY25 budget process. Funding will be supplied by the Utility Operations & Maintenance Fund. Monthly service fee is budgeted in the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Fund - Administrative budget as approved in the FY25 budget process. Funding for this expenditure comes from rate revenues. 8. 25-498, Award, Mi Net Hub & Remote Amplifiers (Utilities) Recommended Action: Approve award of “Piggyback” #25-498, Mi Net Hub & Remote Amplifiers to Iron Bow Technologies of Hendon, Virginia for a total of $187,590. Budgeted Action: No action needed. Budget for this item comes from savings in various account lines budgeted in the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Fund - Administrative budget as approved in the FY2025 budget process. Funding for the expenditure comes from rate Page 6 of 12

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting June 24, 2025 revenues. 9. 25-391, Approve Ranking, Design - Englewood Beach Boardwalk and Walkovers (Community Services) Recommended Action: a) Approve ranking of firms of Request for Proposal #25-391, Design - Englewood Beach Boardwalk and Walkovers: 1st Giffels-Webster Engineers, Inc. of Englewood, Florida; 2nd Weiler Engineering Corporation of Punta Gorda, Florida; and b) Approve start of negotiations; and c) Authorize the Chairman to sign the Contract after completion of negotiations. Budgeted Action: No action needed. A Q4 budget adjustment will be submitted. Hurricane costs are being collected in the Hurricane fund. Funding is supplied from county general revenues with anticipated reimbursement from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and FDEM (Florida Division of Emergency Management) with a 12.5% local match required. Real Estate Services Risk Management Transit G. Community Development H. Community Services 1. Capital Project Amendment for Bissett Community Park Recommended Action: a) Approve Resolution for budget adjustment BA25-177 in the amount of $65,000; and b) Approve amending Capital Improvement Project “Bissett Community Park” increasing total project by $65,000. Budgeted Action: Approve budget adjustment BA25-177 in the amount of $65,000; amending the total project cost for Capital Improvement Project “Bissett Community Park” from $824,730 to $889,730. Additional funding is needed for completion of Phase 1 Master Plan. Funding is supplied from Capital Projects ad valorem. I. Economic Development J. Facilities Management K. Human Resources L. Human Services Page 7 of 12

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting June 24, 2025 M. Public Safety 1. Facility Use Agreement for Babcock School Property Recommended Action: a) Approve the Facility Use Agreement between Charlotte County and Babcock Neighborhood School, Inc.; and b) Authorize the Chairman to sign the Facility Use Agreement. Budgeted Action: No action needed. N. Public Works 1. Authorize Refund of Cemetery Space Recommended Action: Authorize the Public Works Department to cancel the Certificate of Interment Rights for Lot 634 space 5, granted to Ms. Sharnell Griffin, and to issue a refund payment in the amount of $950.00 to Ms. Sharnell Griffin, who is the original purchaser. Budgeted Action: Requesting a $950.00 refund. No action needed. Cemetery Fees are budgeted in the General Fund. 2. Set a Public Hearing to Consider Approving an Ordinance to Prohibit No Thru Vehicles Over Six Wheels from Utilizing David Boulevard, from South Access Road to Marathon Boulevard, and Marathon Boulevard, from David Boulevard to Gulfstream Boulevard Recommended Action: Set a public hearing for July 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter as may be heard, in Room 119 at 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, Florida to consider approving an ordinance to prohibit no thru vehicles over six wheels from utilizing David Boulevard, from South Access Road to Marathon Boulevard, and Marathon Boulevard, from David Boulevard to Gulfstream Boulevard. Budgeted Action: No action needed. 3. Set a Public Hearing to Consider Approving an Ordinance to Prohibit No Thru Vehicles Over Six Wheels from Utilizing Regina Drive, From South Access Road to Sunnybrook Road Recommended Action: Set a public hearing for July 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter as may be heard, in Room 119 at 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, Florida to consider approving an ordinance to prohibit no thru vehicles over six wheels from utilizing Regina Drive, from South Access Road to Sunnybrook Road. Budgeted Action: No action needed. 4. Amend FY25 Capital Improvements Project “Sidewalks - Close Gaps on Road & Bridge Roads” Page 8 of 12

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting June 24, 2025 Recommended Action: a) Approve amending Capital Improvement Project “Sidewalks - Close Gaps on Road & Bridge Roads” accelerating the project to begin in FY25; and b) Approve Resolution for budget adjustment BA25-178 in the amount of $60,000. Budgeted Action: Approve budget adjustment BA25-178 in the amount of $60,000, amending Capital Improvement Project “Sidewalks - Close Gaps on Road & Bridge Roads” to begin design of the Gasparilla Road Connector Sidewalk. Funding is supplied from Transportation Impact Fees. 5. Sovereignty Submerged Lands Easement Modification Recommended Action: a) Approve the Sovereignty Submerged Lands Easement Modification; and b) Authorize the Chairman to sign the Sovereignty Submerged Lands Easement Modification. Budgeted Action: No action needed. O. Tourism Development 1. Golf Cart Resolution, Englewood Beach Waterfest 2025 Recommended Action: a) Approve Resolution to allow Englewood Beach Waterfest to temporarily utilize golf carts during their event; and b) Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution. Budgeted Action: No action needed. P. Utilities Q. Other Agencies 1. Charlotte County Precinct Reassignment Recommended Action: Approve reassignment of precinct lines in Charlotte County to reflect growth and necessary changes to each precinct, including the addition of five new polling places to alleviate voter congestion as recommended by the Charlotte County Supervisor of Election pursuant Florida Statute 101.001. **Change, Added Attachment - New Precinct Map 6-19-2025, 6/20/2025** Budgeted Action: No action needed. REGULAR AGENDA R. Regular Agenda Page 9 of 12

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting June 24, 2025 1. South County Regional Park Pool Update Community Services Update on the South County regional park pool resurfacing and tile repair project. 2. National Association of Counties (NACo) Elections Commission Office Discussion and direction on voting delegate at the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual meeting. 3. Commission Committee Assignments Commission Office Discussion and direction regarding Commission Committee Assignments. 4. Notice of Site Dedication and Limitation of Use for Lake Betty Park FRDAP Grant Agreement Community Services a) Approve the Notice of Site Dedication and Limitation of Use for Lake Betty Park as agreed upon in the approved FRDAP grant agreement, October 4, 2022; and b) Authorize the Chairman to sign the Notice. **Added, 6/20/2025** 5. Utility Rate Timeline Budget & Admin Services Utility Rate Timeline discussion and direction. **Added, 6/20/2025** 6. Rotonda Bridge - Hurricane Ian Damage Update Commission Office Update on continued coordination with FEMA to finalize funding reimbursement for the Rotonda Bridge repair project in accordance with the arbitration ruling, and to continue pursuing all necessary permits to advance the project. **Added, 6/23/2025** PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA S. 10:00 A.M. Public Hearing 1. MSBU First Time Assessed Public Hearings Budget & Admin Services Conduct nine separate public hearings to consider Resolutions to adopt final assessments for first time assessed properties and amended assessment rolls for: a) Sixty-three properties with a total of sixty-four units in Charlotte County Sanitation Unit Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) for FY25/26; and b) One property with a total of three thousand two hundred twenty (3,220.0) units in Barrier Islands Fire Service Unit Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) for FY25/26; Page 10 of 12

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting June 24, 2025 and c) Four properties with a total of four units in Charlotte County Fire Rescue Unit Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) for FY25/26; and d) Eighty-three properties with a total of eighty-three units in Greater Port Charlotte Street and Drainage Unit Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) for FY25/26; and e) Two properties with a total of three units in Grove City Street and Drainage Unit Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) for FY25/26; and f) One property with a total of one unit in Rotonda Meadows/Villas Street and Drainage Unit Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) for FY25/26; and g) Four properties with a total of four units in Tropical Gulf Acres Street and Drainage Unit Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) for FY25/26; and h) Four properties with a total of seventy five hundredths (0.75) units in South Charlotte Stormwater Utility Unit Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) for FY25/26; and i) One property with a total of two tenths (0.20) units in West Charlotte Stormwater Utility Unit Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) for FY25/26. 2. Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider a Hospital Assessment Resolution Commission Office Pursuant to the Charlotte County Local Participation Fund Ordinance, codified in Part II, Chapter 2-3, Article VII of the Charlotte County Code of Ordinances, as adopted on July 13, 2021, the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners will convene a public hearing to discuss, consider, and take action on a Resolution setting the rate of collection for a payment due in accordance with the Resolution. PRESENTATION AGENDA T. 10:00 A.M. Presentations 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 Ken Doherty, District 1, Vice Chairman Christopher Constance, District 2 Bill Truex, District 3 Page 11 of 12

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting June 24, 2025 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. Schedule Page 12 of 12