Sports Park
Resolution 2024-12 – Proposed Millage Rate for FY 2024-2025
Council approved this resolution adopting the proposed millage rate of 0.7400 mills ($0.7400 per $1,000 of assessed property value) which is equal to the prior year rate.
The millage rate will be reviewed in two public hearings on Wednesday, September 11, at 5:05 P.M. and Wednesday, September 18, at 5:05 P.M.
Resolution 2024-13 – FY 2024-2025 Budget amendment
During the audit for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, the Village’s external auditors, Tuscan & Company, P.A., noted the Village had expenditures in excess of its final approved budget in one fund; the driving range fund.
To correct this, the auditors recommend the Village budget its audited carryforward in each fund upon completion of the prior year financial audit which will provide a contingency and help to eliminate the potential of an over expenditure.
Council voted to adopt this resolution.
Resolution 2024-15 – Disaster Response & Recovery Program
Council adopted this resolution which provides a “how to” for the Village to respond during a disaster. It addresses the operational concepts and responsibilities to coordinate emergency planning, response, relief, and recovery.
This Emergency Response Plan is in concert with the Lee County, State of Florida and the federal government’s response plans.
Disaster debris monitoring services
Council approved award of an invitation to bid to the low bidder, Disaster Program Operations, Inc., to provide on-call disaster debris monitoring services for a one-year period.
Council also granted Village Manager Steve Sarkozy authority to execute the renewal of this contract for three additional one-year terms under the same terms and conditions.
The vendor will provide debris monitoring activities such as on-site monitoring and assistance in obtaining FEMA reimbursement on an on-call/as-needed basis.
The funding level will be determined by disaster severity and level of services required at the time of an event.
Disaster debris recovery services
Council approved award of invitation to bid to CrowderGulf Joint Venture, Inc. to provide on-call disaster recovery services. This is the same company that worked with the Village following Hurricane Ian.
Council also granted Village Manager Steve Sarkozy authority to execute the renewal of this contract for three additional one-year terms under the same terms and conditions.
Services will be provided on an as needed basis. The funding level will be determined by disaster severity and level of services required at the time of an event.
CDBG-DR Infrastructure continued grant management support task order
Council approved a Task Order in the amount of $188,921 for Hagerty Consulting, Inc. to assist the Village in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) recovery and resiliency planning program grant management support.
In response to Hurricane Ian, Congress appropriated more than $1.1 billion to Lee County, through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, to support long term hurricane recovery. These funds are intended to address remaining recovery and mitigation needs for the area. Lee County is the lead agency responsible for administering the program and distributing the funds.
The Village grant applications pertain to the utility extension projects in areas closest to the Estero River and could help to minimize the cost to residents if funding is received.
Utility extension projects Construction Manager at Risk
Utility extension projects
Council approved a contract for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) agreement between the Village and Wright Construction.
Village Staff proposed a CMR to manage the construction of the following utility extension projects: Cypress Bend, Sunny Groves, Estero Bay Village, Broadway Ave. West (Estero River Heights, Charing Cross Circle, Luettich Lane, and Sherrill Lane), and Highlands Ave.
Wright Construction will start preconstruction services after the Village provides them with a notice to proceed. Wright Construction has estimated it will take them approximately 120 days to complete the preconstruction services.
The Village’s utility extension project is designed to eliminate septic tanks and package waste water treatment plants near the Estero River in order to improve the quality of water in the river and Estero Bay.
Corkscrew Road path, landscaping & lighting project Construction Manager at Risk contract
Corkscrew Road
Council approved a contract with Wright Construction Group for Construction Manager at Risk for the Corkscrew Road path, landscaping and lighting project.
The project is located along Corkscrew Road starting at Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to the eastern side of Bella Terra. The project will include 10-ft wide pathways on both sides of the road, landscaping within the median and both sides of the road and decorative street lighting.
The Village has an interlocal agreement with Lee County that allows the Village to design, permit and construct the sidewalks, street lights and landscaping matching the Village’s standards. Lee County will pay the Village the construction costs the County would have incurred had they performed this work to their standards.
Wright Construction will start working on the project shortly after the contract is fully executed. Wright Construction expects to complete the pre-construction and bring the guaranteed maximum price back for Council approval in less than 75 days. Cost for the pre-construction services is $121,945.92.
Brooks Community Development District interlocal agreement – Three Oaks Parkway
Three Oaks Parkway
Council approved an interlocal agreement with The Brooks Community Development District (CDD) for improvements to the Three Oaks Parkway path.
The Brooks CDD owns and maintains the sidewalks along Three Oaks Parkway. Due to the age of the sidewalks, maintenance has become much more frequent and expensive in the past several years so they are going to replace all the sidewalks along Three Oaks Parkway.
Attractive landscaped streets are part of Estero’s branding. The Village will provide improvements to this area by moving portions of the path away from the road, where possible. Five areas have been identified where the path could meander around the existing trees and landscaping.
The cost of this interlocal agreement will be less than $380,000, unless additional funds are approved by Council.
Sports Park Campus Hardcourt Installation Contract
Sports Park
Council approved a contract in the amount of $2,429,079 for Hellas Construction, Inc. to install 8 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, and 4 pickleball courts at the Sports Park located north Williams Road adjacent to the Estero High School.
Council also approved the contractor’s proposal to provide and install concrete in lieu of asphalt paving for the walking areas for an additional cost of $136,940.
Construction is expected to begin September 10, with the goal of being completed by January 15, 2025.
Construction is currently underway on the Jeff Sommer Stadium football field where the Village is installing artificial turf and irrigation, and relocating 12 royal palm trees.
Background: Council approved a lease agreement and shared use agreement with the School District of Lee County for 52.84 acres located adjacent to the Estero High School at the January 24, 2024 Council meeting. The property includes all of the recreational facilities and vacant property owned by the School District near Estero High School.
The Village is required to fund at least $10 million of improvements within the first 5-years of the agreement.
This Sports Park project will result in a first class recreational and sporting venue which will enhance the quality of life for Village residents, and the interscholastic athletic experiences of Estero High School’s students.
The Village and School Board will make joint use of the facilities once completed, with the athletic needs of Estero High School’s students always taking priority.
Public Comment: 1 resident thanked Council for this partnership with the School District.
Resolution 2024-14 – Goodwill Town Commons, a replat of Tract A, Estero Town Commons
Goodwill Town Commons
Council adopted this resolution. The applicant was requesting to replat an approximately 4.16-acre tract of property located in Estero Town Commons (Lowe’s Plaza), south of Corkscrew Road and east of Three Oaks Parkway.
The replat reconfigures lots and tracts to accommodate the development of a new Goodwill store and another existing commercial use. There is a development order for the Goodwill store which will be located on the northwest portion of the site.
It was noted that Goodwill has paid their proportionate share for the traffic signal at Corkscrew Road/Puente Lane.
This brought up the subject that one of the property owners in the Plaza has not yet paid their proportionate share for the street light. Council directed the Village Attorney to contact the owner to collect the unpaid fee.
First Reading
Zoning Ordinance 2024-08 – Plaza del Sol
Plaza del Sol
This is an amendment to the Commercial Planned Development zoning for a 7-acre tract located within the 38-acre Plaza Del Sol which is on the northeast Corner of Three Oaks Parkway and Corkscrew Road.
Estero Storage LLC wishes to amend the zoning for a mixed-use development consisting of 110,000 square feet. of self-storage, a 120-room hotel, and 18,000 square feet of commercial use. The tract is located internal to the subdivision and east of the Estero Medical Center with access off Arcos Avenue.
Council passed the first reading of this ordinance to a second reading on September 11.
Workshops
Munis 1 update
Finance Director Kevin Greenville gave an update on the implementation of the Munis accounting software. Munis is Tyler’s flagship product offering a comprehensive suite of applications centered around the entirety of a government’s operations.
Applications for the Village include: Accounting, Accounts Payable, Assets Mobile, Budgeting, Capital Assets, Cash Management, Contract Management, Project Accounting, Grant Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Cashing, General Billing, and Content Manager.
FY 2024-2025 proposed budget
Finance Director Kevin Greenville presented the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget introduction.
The proposed budgeted expenditures are as follows:
General Fund $ 9,640,360
Special Revenue $ 1,554,600
Capital Projects $ 79,868,914
Driving Range Fund $ 10,800
Total All Funds $ 91,074,674
No voting occurs during workshops.
Residents may view the archived meeting by going to the Village website.
The next Council meeting will be held at 5:05 p.m., Wednesday, September 11, 2024.