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AUGUST 8, 2011
A
Workshop Meeting
Board Management
and Planning Committee
was held on this date with the following Commissioners present:
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
ITEMS WERE HEARD OUT OF AGENDA ORDER BEGINNING WITH ITEM 2, FOLLOWED BY ITEM 3,
AND CONCLUDING WITH ITEM 1.
LeeTran is presenting a major update to its Transit Development Plan spanning FY2012-2021.
providers to develop and adopt a 10-year comprehensive planning document in accordance with
Rule chapter 14-73, Florida Administrative Code. Major updates are required every 5 years
Development Plan for 2012-2021. This plan sets forth a strategic improvement plan for transit
itan
guiding document for the MPO’s Transportation Improvement Program as well as the FDOT
The Transit Development Plan was developed with input from various stakeholders. Public
participation workshops were conducted and public comment was solicited through various
means. The plan was vetted through the Transit Task Force Committee and stakeholder
interviews with elected officials representing the County and all municipalities. Presentations
will be made to the MPO and its subcommittees prior to final adoption by the Board.
OPTIONS:
The Transit Development Plan is presented to the Board to allow for additional input prior to
final adoption of the plan. An adopted plan with the required elements is due to FDOT by
September 1, 2011.
RECOMMENDATION:
Allow staff to proceed with adoption of the Transit Development Plan
Transit Director Steve Myers briefed the Board on the status of the Transit Development Plan (TDP) that looks ahead
for 10 years, as required by FDOT in order to receive Block Grant funding. Mr. Myers then introduced Tindale-
PowerPoint presentation
on the
fundamentals of the Plan, and he and Mr. Myers responded to Board questions. Commissioner Hall briefly left the
Chambers during the presentation. Following the presentation, discussion ensued on: financial implications of the
envisioned needs and improvements; anticipated Federal and State revenues; park-n-ride facilities; and use and testing
of bio-diesel fuel. Commissioner Manning briefly left the Chambers at this time. County Manager Karen Hawes
provided input on perceived opportunities within the County, and Mr. Myers stated he was looking for direction from
the Board to adopt the TDP as presented. Chairman Mann indicated there was Board consensus to move forward at
this time for presentation to the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Mr. Rey concluded his remarks and advised that
a 25-year visioning plan is also anticipated to be presented going forward.
2.
ANNEXATION AND INTERLOCAL SERVICE BOUNDARY AGREEMENTS
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STATUS REPORT
The Board directed the following at the June 6, 2011 Management & Planning (M&P) meeting:
- Return to August M&P meeting with progress update;
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- Finalize interlocals by end of September, if possible.
RECOMMENDATION:
Informational Item.
Community Development Director Mary Gibbs updated the Board on the outcome of meetings held with the cities of
Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Bonita Springs to discuss Annexation and Interlocal Service
August 5
th
memorandum
that provided progress summarizations
specific to each city. She indicated that the issues had been narrowed down, and Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach
agreements were ready for finalization, as neither had any annexation interest. Following response by Ms. Gibbs to
Board questions and comments, there was a recommendation to work toward boundary consistencies, beginning with
enclaves. There was consensus to continue discussions with Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Bonita Springs with updates
provided at the October 2011 Management and Planning Committee Meeting.
Commission district boundaries must be reviewed periodically to keep them as nearly equal in
proportion to population as possible. Utilizing the latest 2010 census information and the
County’s ArcMap software, planning staff has prepared a report that contains five alternatives
redistricting practices.
OPTIONS:
Five alternatives are listed in the report. All five alternatives meet or exceed statutory requirements for
equal population.
- Option One is the most similar to the existing district boundaries;
- Option Three places the coastal island communities all in the same district;
- Option Four places District 2 on both sides of the Caloosahatchee River;
- Option Five places the majority of the rural communities east of I-75 in the same district.
RECOMMENDATION:
Option 1, as it most closely follows the current district boundaries. Significant changes to any of
the alternatives may require additional staff evaluation for compliance with the applicable
regulations.
Community Development Principal Planner Richard Burris confirmed that each Commissioner had been briefed on
the
five options
that staff created to equally divide the 2010 census population figures into each of the five districts.
Mr. Burris provided the timeline necessary to advertise and hold 5:00 p.m. Public Hearings on this matter with a
redistricting decision mandatory by the end of the calendar year. Following discussion, including consideration of the
School Board’s
current practice to follow the County Districts, there was Board consensus to narrow the options for
future consideration down to One, Four and Five. Staff indicated that, in an effort to be proactive with the community
prior to the Public Hearings, the redistricting map options would be placed on the County website and a guest opinion
placed in the local media.
The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
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