Charlotte County public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several contract awards for local infrastructure and public services. Items include funding for bridge rehabilitation, intersection improvements, and park upgrades. The agenda also includes committee appointments and employee recognition.
- $836,629.51 award for Rotonda Bridge Rehabilitation
- $194,985 award for Burnt Store Headwall repair following Hurricane Ian
- $299,892.91 award for Harbor Boulevard and Access Road intersection improvements
- $87,000 transfer to the Sheriff’s Office from the Crime Prevention Fund
- $184,904.24 award for new playground equipment at Centennial Ballpark
Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency will discuss and receive direction regarding the eastern portion of Murdock Village. The meeting includes a review of staff memoranda and presentations related to West Port Commons.
- Discussion and Direction on the Eastern Portion of Murdock Village
- Fifth Amendment to Agreement for Purchase and Sale
- Amended and restated Master Developer's Agreement (MDA)
- 2023 Appraisal of Murdock Village mixed use acreage and commercial gateway parcels
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will consider several contract awards including a major water reclamation facility upgrade. The meeting also includes the election of a Chairman and Vice Chairman.
- East Port Water Reclamation Facility Expansion award to Pool & Kent Company of Florida for $106,188,600
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Shelters annual contract award to Contractors Enterprises Inc.
- HVAC Contractor annual contract award to Air Mechanical and Service Corporation at $92.00 per hour
- Manhole Rehabilitation annual contract award to Rowland (DE), LLC
- Election of Board Chairman and Vice Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several infrastructure and utility contracts. Agenda items include amendments for construction management, bridge rehabilitations, and plumbing services. The board will also consider committee reappointments and a public hearing regarding assessment collection methods.
- $4,667,007 amendment for Construction Manager at Risk - Capital Maintenance Repair
- $709,281.30 contract for Rotonda Bridge Rehabilitations #3
- $510,340.69 plumbing contract for Ackerman Vacuum Sewer Zones 1 and 2
- $374,210.83 purchase of Bissett Park amenity equipment
- Public hearing set for December 12 regarding non-ad valorem assessment collection
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review several administrative appointments to various advisory boards. The agenda also includes a resolution for a joint meeting with the Punta Gorda City Council.
- Appointments to the Marine Advisory Committee
- Resolution for a joint meeting with Punta Gorda City Council
- Establishment of a Junior Commission Civics Education Program
- Reappointments to various MSBU-MSTU Advisory Boards
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several annual service contracts for utilities, public works, and community services. The agenda also includes multiple advisory board appointments and a request to set a public hearing regarding sewer and water district provisions.
- Appointment of Wayne Harris to the Manchester Waterway Advisory Board
- Reappointment of James Zwetzig to the Placida Area Street and Drainage Advisory Board
- Public hearing set for October 24, 2023, regarding Sewer and Water District provisions
- Contract award to Alpha General Services, Inc. for fiberglass interceptor tank top hats at $83 per unit
- Contract award to Wesco Turf, Inc. for Toro Groundsmaster Mowers for $270,608.74
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is considering several items including a second addendum to a land purchase agreement for multifamily rental units. The meeting also includes the approval of various FY24 not-for-profit funding agreements and health department contracts.
- Second addendum to Agreement for Purchase and Sale with Palladium Investment Company, LLC for 600 multifamily rental units
- $1,948,361 in funding for Charlotte Behavioral Health Care, Inc.
- $916,546 in funding for United Way of Charlotte County
- $37,500 in funding for Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, Inc.
- Check presentation for the Veterans Memorial at William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a regular and land use meeting. The agenda includes employee recognition, award presentations, and several board appointments via the consent agenda.
- Employee recognition for years of service in August 2023
- Award presentation for Charlotte County Airport Rescue Fire Fighter Training Facility
- Tampa Bay Rays Foundation check presentation for Hurricane Ian recovery efforts
- West Charlotte County Republican Club donation to the Veterans Memorial at William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park
- Appointments to various advisory boards including Construction Industry Licensing and several Street and Drainage boards
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several committee appointments and fund transfers. Key items include a contract amendment for hurricane recovery repairs in South-County and various grants from the Drug Abuse Trust Fund.
- $9,919,034 contract amendment for Hurricane Ian recovery repairs in South-County
- $92,355.15 change order for County Right of Way landscape maintenance
- $44,595 transfer from the Drug Abuse Trust Fund to Charlotte Behavioral Health Care
- Appointment of Rocco Pennella to the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Oversight Committee
- Letter of support for University of Florida canal research proposal
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider adding 66 full-time positions and 55 pieces of equipment to the Public Works department. The agenda also includes a $1,321,000 loan for paving in Burnt Store Village and Pirate Harbor. Additionally, the board will review resolutions regarding extreme heat response and support for the NACo Vice President candidacy.
- Addition of 66 full-time positions and 55 vehicles or equipment to Public Works
- $1,321,000 Commercial Paper Loan for Burnt Store Village and Pirate Harbor MSBU paving
- Resolution supporting Chairman Bill Truex's candidacy for NACo 2nd Vice President
- Resolution to support extreme heat response and prevention policies
- Appointment of Tom Mettner to the Harbour Heights Street & Drainage Advisory Board
Board of County Commissioners
The Board is reviewing grant applications for 911 emergency services and infrastructure repair contracts. The agenda also includes appointments to various advisory boards and contract awards for bridge and roadway repairs.
- $2,271,183 grant application for NG911 Network & Core Services
- $233,461.20 award for Placida Bridge Rehabilitation
- $195,000 award for repairs at Chancellor Boulevard and Jupiter Waterway
- Ranking of firms for Cape Haze Water Quality Improvement Project
- Approval of utilities uncollectible accounts write-off
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing items related to infrastructure and public safety. Proposed actions include a local contribution for a federal safe streets grant and contract awards for sidewalk design and hurricane recovery repairs.
- $62,500 local contribution for the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant agreement
- Ranking of firms for Rampart Boulevard sidewalk design, Phases 1, 2, and 3
- $646,674 award to Quality Enterprises USA, Inc. for Hurricane Ian repairs at Kneeland Terrace
- Accela software license renewal change order totaling $522,135.84
Board of County Commissioners
The Board is considering a large-scale contract for road resurfacing and proposed changes to municipal service assessment rates. The agenda also includes legal matters regarding the Olean Boulevard widening project and various committee appointments.
- $13,820,475.75 contract award to Ajax Paving Industries of Florida for the 2023 Paving Program
- Proposed rate increases for Charlotte County Sanitation, Boca Grande, Harbour Heights, and Manchester MSBUs
- Retaining legal counsel for litigation regarding the Olean Boulevard widening project
- Donation from Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda to the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several infrastructure and utility contracts. Items include awards for park lighting repairs, sidewalk installations, and water main replacements. The agenda also includes committee appointments and administrative updates.
- $1,655,039.80 award for Sunset Boulevard sidewalk and Marathon Boulevard pathway/water main replacement
- $289,915 contract for ballfield lighting repairs at Franz Ross Park
- $245,000 sole source contract for an Interactive Growth Model
- $1,568,000 roll forward of Commercial Paper A-9-1 to A-9-2
- Appointment of Theodore Kubista to the Boca Grande Street & Drainage Advisory Board
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several contracts and appointments. This includes a large-scale repair project for Gillot Boulevard following Hurricane Ian and a revised county reserve policy.
- $977,142 contract award for Hurricane Ian repairs on Gillot Boulevard
- Contract awards for bunker gear and accessories
- Approval of the revised County Reserve Policy
- Appointments to various Street & Drainage Advisory Boards
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several service agreements and funding requests. This includes a new medical examiner services contract and the FY24 Boater Revolving Fund Grant Program. The Board is also considering equipment purchases for Public Works.
- Medical Examiner Services Agreement ($102,021)
- FY24 Boater Revolving Fund Grant Program ($892,701)
- Computerized Maintenance and Asset Management System amendment ($154,900)
- Purchase of two Volvo Wheeled Excavators ($587,982)
- Agreement with Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers Program, Inc.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing infrastructure contracts and budget adjustments. Key items include hurricane recovery repairs, software renewals, and fund transfers to the Sheriff’s Office. The agenda also covers personnel additions and committee vacancies.
- Awarded $765,000 to Quality Enterprises USA, Inc. for Hurricane Ian permanent repairs in West County
- Approved transfer of $292,700 from the Federal Equitable Sharing Fund to the Sheriff’s Office
- Approved renewal of ePermitHub software for $191,617.16
- Approved addition of seven full-time positions and one new vehicle to the county fleet
- Ranked firms for the repair or replacement of Rotonda MSBU Bridge 014113
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several grant agreements and budget adjustments related to E911 services. The agenda also includes ranking construction firms for Hurricane Ian recovery and reviewing various committee vacancies.
- $730,300 budget adjustment for regional E911 upgrades and grants
- Ranking of firms for Hurricane Ian recovery construction in West County
- Change order for TANA Equipment Rental increasing total cost to $457,000
- Awarding access control panel system contract to Miller Electric Company
- Letter of support for the Charlotte Harbor clam restoration project
Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The Agency will consider a second amendment to a sale and purchase agreement with Kolter Group Acquisitions, LLC involving approximately 186± acres. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from January 10, 2023.
- Second Amendment to Agreement for Sale and Purchase with Kolter Group Acquisitions, LLC
- Acquisition of approximately 186± acres in Murdock Village
- Approval of January 10, 2023, meeting minutes
Board of County Commissioners
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a grant agreement for a mobile medical clinic funded by ARPA. The meeting also includes decisions on several contract awards and committee appointments.
- Grant agreement with Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic for a mobile medical clinic
- Change order for Placida Boat Ramp dumpster rental increasing total to $225,000
- Contract award to Premier Coating Solutions for West Port chamber coating ($192,780)
- Award for modular office trailer rentals to Vesta Housing Solutions, LLC
- Appointments to the Rotonda Lakes and Placida Area Street & Drainage Advisory Boards
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing proposals to add 24 full-time positions and 13 new vehicles to the county fleet. The agenda also includes funding for crime prevention and several service contracts for landscaping and utilities.
- Approval of 24 full-time positions and 13 new vehicles at a cost of $1,522,853
- Transfer of $88,000 to the Sheriff’s Office for crime prevention programs
- Purchase of an E-One Rear Mounted Aerial Apparatus for $1,467,743.87
- Awarding a landscape maintenance contract to Brightview Landscape Services
- Contract award to Kimley Horn for utilities design work up to $195,000
Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency
The Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing an amendment to a sale and purchase agreement with Kolter Group Acquisitions, LLC. This involves approximately 186± acres within the redevelopment area. The agency will also consider authorizing the Executive Director to execute documents to close the sale.
- First Amendment to Agreement for Sale and Purchase with Kolter Group Acquisitions, LLC
- Sale of approximately 186± acres in Murdock Village CRA
- Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to execute closing documents
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several appointments to local advisory boards and the Punta Gorda Community Redevelopment Agency. The agenda also includes revisions to the county's Administrative Code and changes to the meeting schedule.
- Appointment of Phillip Smallwood to Pirate Harbor Waterway Advisory Board
- Appointment of John House to West Charlotte Stormwater Advisory Board
- Appointment of Gary P. Butler to Punta Gorda Community Redevelopment Agency
- Revisions to the County Administrative Code
- Updates to the Board of County Commissioners meeting schedule