Charlotte County public meetings in 2021
32 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing an agreement for the sale and purchase of approximately 186 acres. The transaction involves Charlotte County, the agency, and Kolter Group Acquisitions, LLC for $13,875,000. The board will also consider approving minutes from the November 23, 2021 meeting.
- $13,875,000 agreement for sale and purchase of approximately 186± acres
- Approval of November 23, 2021 meeting minutes
Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment Agency
The agency will discuss the planning and funding of future projects within the redevelopment area. The board will also consider authorizing a real property sale to Specialty Restaurants Corporation. Additionally, members will review a request to repeal resolutions related to an abandoned property disposal.
- Real property sale to Specialty Restaurants Corporation
- Planning and funding for future projects in the CRA area
- Repeal of Resolutions 2018-012 and 2018-020
- Approval of September 14, 2021 meeting minutes
Board of County Commissioners
The Board is reviewing various committee appointments and approving the 2022 meeting schedule. It is also considering a $389,350 budget adjustment to fund new Firemedic and tourism staff positions. Additionally, the board will set a public hearing regarding senior homestead tax exemption amendments.
- Addition of nine full-time Firemedic positions and one Tourism Administrative Services Coordinator via a $389,350 budget adjustment
- Appointment of Brittany Fining to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
- Setting a public hearing for amending Senior Homestead Tax Exemption requirements
- Authorization of participation in opioid litigation agreement
- Transfer of $82,000 to the Sheriff’s Office from the Crime Prevention Fund
Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency will consider terms for a 30-day notice to dispose of eleven agency-owned land parcels in the US-41 Gateway Area. The meeting also includes approving previous minutes and scheduling the next meeting.
- Approval of September 14, 2021, meeting minutes
- Terms for a 30-day notice to dispose of eleven parcels in the US-41 Gateway Area
- Scheduling the December 14, 2021, meeting
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several infrastructure contracts and appointments. The agenda includes proposals for bridge repairs, recreation center design rankings, and engineering service amendments. The meeting also covers updates to the County Facility Naming Policy and various committee appointments.
- $949,316.65 contract award for Chamberlain Bridge rehabilitation to Zep Construction, Inc.
- Ranking of firms for the design of Port Charlotte Beach Recreation Center
- $150,000 amendment for engineering services at Burnt Store Water Reclamation Facility
- Approval of an updated County Facility Naming Policy
- Contract extensions for the ARFF Training Simulator and Charlotte County Transit Facility projects
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing committee appointments and various utility contracts. The agenda includes approving a $3,878,000 loan roll forward for transportation capital improvements and setting a public hearing regarding special assessment collection methods.
- Roll forward $3,878,000 Commercial Paper A-8-1 loan for transportation capital improvements
- Approve $232,000 waiver purchase for replacement helicopter blades from Stone Aviation International, LLC
- Set a public hearing for December 14, 2021, regarding non-ad valorem special assessments
- Approve ranking of firms for the Utilities Capacity Assessment & Assurance Program framework development
- Purchase of two Freightliner M2 ambulances
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to change the boundaries of its five commission districts. The agenda also includes several appointments and re-appointments to various advisory boards. A public hearing regarding the redistricting is scheduled for November 9, 2021.
- Public hearing set for November 9, 2021, to consider district redistricting
- Appointments to Grove City, Gardens of Gulf Cove, and Deep Creek advisory boards
- Re-appointment of Charles A. Counsil to the Punta Gorda Community Redevelopment Agency
- Approval of the updated State Legislative agenda
- Check presentation for the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a settlement agreement regarding the construction of the Sheriff’s Office Firing Range Project. The agenda also includes engineering service rankings for water quality improvements and floodplain management programs.
- Settlement agreement for A2 Group, Inc. v. Charlotte County Florida regarding the Sheriff’s Office Firing Range Project
- Engineering services ranking for Lake View/Midway Water Quality Improvements
- Adoption of a Program for Public Information for Floodplain Management
- FDEP grant agreement for biological debris removal on county property
- Public hearing for the Ackerman Sewer Expansion Project assessment amendment
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider approving the FY22 Charlotte County/State of Florida Department of Health contract. The meeting also includes discussions on revisions to the Administrative Code and a ranking for construction managers for the Sheriff’s 911 facility. Additionally, the board will address uncollectable utility accounts.
- FY22 Charlotte County/State of Florida Department of Health contract
- Ranking firms for Sheriff’s Administration/Hardened 911 Facility construction
- Revisions to section 3.02 of the Administrative Code
- Write-off of uncollectable Utilities accounts through March 31, 2021
- Check presentation for William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park
Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency will discuss letters of interest regarding the proposed purchase and sale of approximately 186 acres of CRA-owned property. The agency will also consider approving the minutes from the July 13, 2021, meeting.
- Discussion and direction regarding the proposed purchase and sale of approximately 186 acres of CRA-owned property
- Approval of the July 13, 2021, meeting minutes
Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment Agency
The Agency will consider an agreement to purchase properties at 5000 and 5054 Tamiami Trail. The acquisition is intended for a Whiskey Joe’s concept restaurant and boutique hotel. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from July 27, 2021.
- $4,240,000 purchase agreement for properties at 5000 and 5054 Tamiami Trail
- Approval of July 27, 2021, meeting minutes
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review meeting minutes and financial memoranda from the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The agenda also includes several appointments to various local advisory boards.
- Appointment of Michael Gravesen to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
- Appointment of W. Scott Schroeder to the Agricultural & Natural Resources Advisory Committee
- Appointment of Jeffrey Young to the Burnt Store Village Street & Drainage Advisory Board
- Appointments of Tiffany Clarke, Joseph Finn, and Laurie Rose to the Rotonda Lakes Street and Drainage Advisory Board
- Donation presentation for the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park
Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment Agency
The Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment Agency is considering an amendment to the Developer’s Agreement involving Sunseeker Florida, Inc. The proposal would extend the agreement's term and allow for it to be assigned. The agency will also approve minutes from November 2020 and schedule a meeting for September 2021.
- Amendment to Developer’s Agreement with Sunseeker Florida, Inc.
- Approval of November 10, 2020, meeting minutes
- Scheduling the September 14, 2021, meeting
Board of County Commissioners
The Board is reviewing several fund transfers and contract renewals as part of its consent agenda. This includes allocating drug abuse trust funds to local health and law enforcement programs. Additionally, the board is addressing water reclamation facility maintenance and committee vacancies.
- Transfer of $44,595 from the Drug Abuse Trust Fund to Charlotte Behavioral Health Care
- $173,498.50 change order for Westport Water Reclamation Facility - Headworks
- Appointment of Clifford Mann to the Manchester Waterway Advisory Board
- $20,000 transfer to the Sheriff for Criminal Justice Education
- Contract award for Horizontal Directional Drilling Services to Trenchless Crossings, Inc.
Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The agency is considering a fourth amendment to its Community Redevelopment Plan regarding dwelling units and concurrency. The meeting also includes discussions regarding letters of interest for the sale of CRA-owned properties, including 797 Tamiami Trail and approximately 186 acres in Murdock Village.
- Fourth Amendment to the Community Redevelopment Plan
- Proposed sale of property at 797 Tamiami Trail
- Sale of approximately 186 acres of CRA-owned property
- Presentation of letters of interest from Kolter and Trinity
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a resolution to borrow up to $4,600,000 for the Northwest Port Charlotte paving project. The agenda also includes approvals for utility equipment purchases and engineering services.
- Resolution to borrow up to $4,600,000 for the Northwest Port Charlotte paving project
- $260,047 purchase of submersible pumps for utilities
- $195,580 contract for engineering services at Rotonda Water Reclamation Facility Headworks
- Awarding annual sand, rock, and rip rap bids to Nickale Corporation and Sitework Supplier, Inc.
- Appointment of Billy Burk to the Don Pedro Knight Islands Street & Drainage Advisory Board
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will consider several committee appointments and administrative updates. This includes sending letters to state agencies and companies regarding phosphate mining regulation upstream from Charlotte Harbor. The agenda also covers equipment purchases and boater improvement funding.
- Letters to FDEP, SWFWMD, Mosaic, and DeSoto County regarding phosphate mining regulation
- $370,325.60 purchase of boom mowers from Tiger Corporation
- $3,332.60 funding for a weather reporting station in Charlotte Harbor
- Ranking of firms for Flamingo Boulevard and Edgewater Drive widening design
- Extension of the local COVID-19 State of Emergency
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider the ratification of a $36,693,553 funding agreement with the U.S. Treasury via the American Rescue Plan Act. The agenda also includes awarding plumbing contracts for El Jobean East and setting a public hearing regarding code enforcement penalties.
- Ratification of $36,693,553 American Rescue Plan Act grant funding agreement
- Awarding the El Jobean East Plumbing Contract - Phase 2 to Rohaley and Sons Plumbing Contractors Inc. for $242,440
- Approval of EMS supplies and inventory management system contract with Boundtree Medical, LLC
- Awarding cleaning and COVID-19 disinfecting public shelters contract to Godfrey Environmental Contract
- Setting a public hearing for June 22, 2021, regarding code enforcement penalty amendments
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing proposed rate increases for several Municipal Service Benefit Units. The meeting also includes a grant for homelessness prevention and the renewal of software licenses. Additionally, the board will address the extension of the local COVID-19 state of emergency.
- Proposed rate increases for Charlotte County Fire, Sanitation, and various MSBUs
- Renewal of Accela Software Licenses for $167,630.40
- Approval of a $180,184.21 grant for homelessness prevention
- Extension of the local State of Emergency related to COVID-19
- Amendment to the Charlotte Sports Park Agreement with Tampa Bay Rays Baseball, LTD
Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss a notice to dispose of CRA-owned parcels. The agency will consider terms for a 30-day notice regarding approximately 186± acres of land within the redevelopment area.
- Approval of April 27, 2021, meeting minutes
- Discussion and approval of terms for a 30-day notice to dispose of approximately 186± acres of CRA-owned land
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider extending the local COVID-19 state of emergency and approving funding for marine advisory projects. The meeting also includes appointments to various advisory committees and utility equipment purchases.
- Extension of the Local State of Emergency related to COVID-19
- $1,168,226 funding recommendation for Marine Advisory Committee expenditures
- $161,381 purchase of a Peterbilt Semi Tractor for Utilities
- Appointments to the Historical Advisory Committee and MSBU boards
Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The Agency will consider a 30-day notice to dispose of fifteen CRA-owned land parcels within the Murdock Village US-41 Gateway Area. The meeting also includes approving March 23, 2021, minutes and scheduling future meetings.
- Approval of March 23, 2021, meeting minutes
- Notice to dispose of fifteen CRA-owned parcels in Murdock Village US-41 Gateway Area
- Setting the July 13, 2021, meeting date
- Setting the May 11, 2021, meeting date
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several appointments to advisory boards and approving various utility and public works contracts. The agenda also includes an extension of the local COVID-19 state of emergency.
- $1,063,464.39 contract for lift station pad-mounted standby generators
- $977,737.95 force main replacement at SR776 Biscayne/Sports Park
- $594,803.48 Quesada Force Main Replacement contract
- $478,826 purchase of a Caterpillar D6 Bulldozer
- Extension of the Local State of Emergency for COVID-19
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a public hearing for a $14,748,750 budget adjustment related to 2020 sales tax collections. The agenda also includes contract awards for a multi-use pathway and playground replacement. Additionally, the board will address the extension of the COVID-19 local state of emergency.
- $14,748,750 budget adjustment for 2020 sales tax CIP projects
- $915,195.75 contract for Port Charlotte Boulevard Multi-Use Pathway construction
- $186,639.05 award for Englewood Beach Playground Replacement
- $25,000 funding request for a kayak launch at William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park
- Extension of the Local State of Emergency for COVID-19
Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency will consider revisions to the Community Redevelopment Assessment Fee Covenant. The agency will also review meeting minutes from January 12, 2021.
- Approval of January 12, 2021, meeting minutes
- Revisions to the Community Redevelopment Assessment Fee Covenant
- Authorization for the Chair to sign a Corrective Amended Covenant regarding assessments
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the county's COVID-19 response and review legislative agendas. The meeting also includes decisions on several contract amendments and fee changes.
- $6,512,876 amendment for ARFF Training Simulator Facility
- $382,914 amendment to Stump Pass 10-Year Management Plan
- $309,810 purchase of Family Services Center furniture
- Extension of the COVID-19 Local State of Emergency
- Resolution amending Earthmoving Fees
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will discuss COVID-19 response updates and utility infrastructure needs for the Bachmann Tract. Public hearings are scheduled regarding engineering design standards and the abolishment of a street and drainage board.
- Amendment #7 to Manasota Key Beach Renourishment 10 Year Management Plan contract
- Public hearing for Right of Way Ordinance and Engineering Design and Construction Standards
- Agreement for an ADA kayak launch at William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park with an estimated $40,000 county commitment for design and permitting
- Abolishment of the Charlotte Ranchettes Street & Drainage MSBU & Advisory Board
- Extension of the Local State of Emergency for COVID-19
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several infrastructure and personnel items. Key decisions include roadway paving contracts, fire station construction updates, and the creation of 23 new full-time positions. The agenda also includes extending the local state of emergency for COVID-19.
- $13,744,361.13 contract award for the 2021 County Paving Program
- $10,035,761 total project cost update for Fire Stations 2 and 5 construction
- Creation of 23 new full-time county positions and 10 additional vehicles
- $559,883.63 award for the Loveland Boulevard Pathway construction
- Extension of the Local State of Emergency related to COVID-19
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several contract amendments and awards. This includes a $484,710 purchase for a sewer cleaner and an update to the Public Works Heavy Equipment Plan. The agenda also covers storm debris clearing services and the extension of the local COVID-19 state of emergency.
- Purchase of Vactor 2100i Sewer Cleaner for $484,710
- Extension of the Local State of Emergency related to COVID-19
- Award for storm debris clearing services to Zulu Marine Services, Inc.
- Ranking of engineering firms for water and wastewater regulatory compliance
- Contract amendment for Justice Center Renovation/Remodeling
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is considering several appointments and contract approvals. Key items include a $2.1 million project for sidewalk and utility improvements and an amendment to the Charlotte County Transit Facility contract. The board will also consider extending the local COVID-19 state of emergency.
- $2,100,000 award to Cougar Contracting LLC for Peachland Boulevard sidewalks and Harbor Boulevard utility improvements
- Amendment to Wharton-Smith, Inc. contract for Charlotte County Transit Facility in the amount of $3,388,883
- Extension of the Local State of Emergency related to COVID-19
- Appointment of Jason Fair as Public Safety Director
- $126,820 budget adjustment for leasing 10381 Tamiami Trail for EOC storage
Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to discuss property transactions. Agenda items include a potential sale of agency-owned property and a possible property exchange.
- Approval of November 10, 2020, meeting minutes
- Potential sale of CRA-owned property to All About Auto of SWFL, LLC
- Potential property exchange with Mr. Stephen Hollis
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is considering several contract awards and committee appointments. Agenda items include extending the local COVID-19 state of emergency and approving annual service agreements for county facilities.
- $959,380 contract for grounds maintenance with Brightview Landscape Services Inc.
- $269,608.50 for Emil Sweptson Bridge repairs by V & H Construction, Inc.
- Extension of the Local State of Emergency related to COVID-19
- Resolution supporting high-speed internet in Florida
- Appointment of Rocco Pennella to Murdock Village CRA Advisory Committee