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MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 7, 2011
TO: Darryl Richard
FROM: Ian Mitchell, Executive Manager
Board of County Commissioners
RE: Radio Road East of Santa Barbara Blvd. to Davis Blvd
As you know, we currently have 2 vacancies on the above referenced advisory committee. A press
release was issued requesting citizens interested in serving on this committee to submit an
application for consideration. I have attached the application received for your review as follows:
Mr. Dale M. Johnson
8148 Piedmont Drive
Naples, Florida 34104
Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for appointment of the advisory committee
within the 41 day time -frame, and I will prepare an executive summary for the Board's
consideration.
Please include in your return memo the attendance records, for the last 2 years, of the applicant
recommended for reappointment.
Please categorize the applicants in areas of expertise. If you have any questions, please call me
at 252 -8097.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Attachments
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Subject: New On-line Advisory Board Application Submitted
Advisory Board Application Form
Collier County Government
3301 E. Tamiami Trail
Naples, FL 34112
(239)252-8606
Application was received on: 9/1/20112:28:02 PM.
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Radio Road East MSTU Advisory Committee,
Please see attached email as follow -up to our discussion at today's Radio Road East MSTU
Meeting.
Thank you,
Darryl Richard, RLA
MSTU Project Manager
Department of Alternative Transportation Modes
Growth Management Division - Construction & Maintenance
2885 Horseshoe Drive South
Naples, Florida 34104
telephone: 239- 252 -5775
Fax: 239 - 252 -6627
Cell: 239- 253 -9083
From: ArnoldMichelle
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 12:21 PM
To: RichardDarryl
Cc: LulichPamela; SCHAPIN43 @aol.com
Subject: FW:
Darryl,
Please share this email below from Mark Isackson with the Radio Road East MSTU Committee
members. Also let the language below reflects the proposed rewording of the ballot question
as they voted on today at the meeting.
Shall the existing ad valorem property taxed levied at a rate not exceeding .5 mils on
taxable property within "Radio Road East Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU)" be used to
obtain and repay general obligation bonds in a principal amount not exceeding $649,000,
with a maturity not longer than 10 years and an interest rate less than the maximum legal
rate, to advance the construction of landscaping /irrigation improvements within the MSTU?
If anyone has any recommended changes to the attached please let me know as soon as
possible.
Macke -Ile rdwards Arnold, Director
Growtk Management Division
Alternative Transportation Modes Department
2885 ``)Outk Horses110e Drive
;239) 252 -58+1
From: IsacksonMark
Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 5:10 PM
To: HenningTom; OchsLeo
Cc: Klatzkowleff; Miller, Steve; ArnoldMichelle
Subject: RE:
Good Afternoon Commissioner,
I thought it would be helpful to provide you with a few financial points to consider as this
financing moves forward.
1. This MSTU is collecting on average about $150,000 per year in Ad Valorem tax revenue.
Ordinance 2009 -44 sets a millage rate cap at .5000. The current rate is .4666 per
$1,000 of taxable value. The referendum only seeks permission to pay debt from the
existing millage rate. No additional millage is sought.
2. It is typical with ballot questions to have a not to exceed financing amount, with a
maturity not exceeding a certain number of years at an interest rate not exceeding the
maximum lawful rate. The language proposed is similar to the Forest Lakes MSTU ballot
question in this regard.
3. 1 do not anticipate having to borrow more than $750,000 and in fact I would like to use
existing MSTU reserves to take the amount borrowed down to $500,000. The maturity
on this financing will probably be in the seven to ten year range. The fifteen year
maximum maturity allows for flexibility. Finally, the market will set the interest rate
when bids are received.
4. Looking at the numbers, if we borrow $500,000 and anticipate a ten year maturity at
an interest rate of 4 %, annual principal and interest will total $61,700. Since reserves
would be drawn down under a $500,000 borrowing scenario, the remaining property
tax revenue assuming again $150,000 in receipts would be used to fund annual
maintenance. The Growth Management folks tell me that annual maintenance could
approach $75,000 to $90,000.
5. It is not feasible to pay off this financing within the sunset provision contained within
2009 -44 for the reasons mentioned above. There is simply not enough property tax
revenue to support both principal and interest as well as annual anticipated
maintenance.
Would be happy to discuss these points further.
Regards,
Mark
From: HenningTom
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:48 PM
To: OchsLeo
Cc: KlatzkowJeff; IsacksonMark
Subject: RE:
The mstu is collecting $250,000 per year even if the property values go down and only
collecting $200,000 a Syr note would collect 1million. And what is with the maximum legal
interest rate, are we bank of America? I will not approve this language
From: OchsLeo
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:18 PM
To: HenningTom
Cc: KlatzkowJeff; IsacksonMark
Subject: RE:
Commissioner,
The 15 year maturity is a not to exceed term to provide flexibility to the MSTU to determine
what level of annual financial commitment they are comfortable paying. As you know, we have
to have sufficient cash flow each year from the millage to pay the debt service. The shorter the
repayment term, the higher the annual debt service requirement. I will discuss alternatives
with Mark and Derreck and get back to you soon.
VR,
Leo
From: HenningTom
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:04 PM
To: OchsLeo
Cc: KlatzkowJeff
Subject:
Leo
The voters are going to see the 15 yr payback and pause. They were told it's a 5 year project.
This is not good
Shall general obligation bonds be issued in a principal amount not
exceeding $750,000, with a maturity not longer than 15 years and an
interest rate less than the maximum legal rate, to finance landscaping
and irrigation improvements, payable from ad valorem property taxes
levied at a rate not exceeding .5 mils on taxable property within the
"Radio Road, East of Santa Barbara Boulevard to the intersection of
Radio Road and Davis Boulevard Municipal Service Taxing Unit "?
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Special Conditions
1) The amount of exposure ( '/ inch ) of the border will be allowed at
this time. At any time in the future should the border fail to contain
the crushed shell /stone and /or become a public safety issue the
County reserves the right to have the material removed from the
ROW at the MSTU expense.
2) No work shall be performed within 1800 feet of Davis Blvd unless
coordinated Collier County TECM.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve a resolution calling for a referendum to be held for the Radio Road,
East of Santa Barbara Boulevard to the Intersection of Radio Road and Davis Boulevard Municipal
Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) to determine if the qualified electors residing in such MSTU approve
the County obtaining a loan not to exceed $750,000 in order to finance certain landscaping and
irrigation capital improvements within such MSTU.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain approval from the Board of County Commissioners of a resolution
calling for a referendum to be held for the Radio Road, East of Santa Barbara Boulevard to the
Intersection of Radio Road and Davis Boulevard Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) to
determine if the qualified electors residing in such MSTU approve the County obtaining a loan
not to exceed $750,000 payable from ad valorem taxes already being levied at a rate not to
exceed .5 mils per year against all taxable property within the MSTU in order to finance certain
landscaping and irrigation capital improvements within such MSTU.
CONSIDERATIONS: On July 28, 2009, the Board of County Commissioners enacted
Ordinance No. 2009 -44, which established the MSTU. The principal purpose of the MSTU is to
provide landscaping and irrigation for the section of Radio Road from Santa Barbara Boulevard
east to Davis Boulevard. The Committee has been meeting since October 2010 and in that short
time has hired a landscape architect and developed preliminary plans for the beautification of the
roadway.
On March 29, 2011, the MSTU Advisory Committee held a public meeting for review of
preliminary project plans for landscaping & irrigation on Radio Road between Santa Barbara
Boulevard and Davis Boulevard. There were 41 residents who attended this publicly advertised
meeting representing the various communities within the MSTU boundary. The overwhelming
comments received during the meeting indicated that the community wanted to see the project
completed as soon as possible. Public comment was in favor of the MSTU pursuing financing to
advance the construction in order to take advantage of lower pricing.
On June 14, 2011, the MSTU Advisory Committee Chairman petitioned the Board of County
Commissioners seeking direction for staff assistance in acquiring a loan for the landscape and
irrigation installation project. The Board directed staff to assist the MSTU in obtaining the
appropriate financing to advance the project. In order to meet the MSTU Committee's financial
goals, a referendum question must be posed to the qualified electors residing within the MSTU
to determine whether they agree that the capital improvements project should be financed
through a loan and whether the ad valorem taxes already being levied can be utilized to repay
said loan.
County staff has been working with the Supervisor of Elections office to coordinate the timeline
to submit the referendum question for the Presidential Preference Primary. The proposed
question is contained in the attached resolution and asks:
Shall general obligation bonds be issued in a principal amount not exceeding
$750, 000, with a maturity not longer than 15 years and an interest rate less than
the maximum legal rate, to finance landscaping and irrigation improvements,
payable from ad valorem property taxes levied at a rate not exceeding .5 mils on
taxable property within "Radio Road, East of Santa Barbara Boulevard to the
intersection of Radio Road and Davis Boulevard Municipal Service Taxing
Unit "?
If the Board approves the attached Resolution, the referendum question will be included on the
Presidential Preference Primary election ballot that will occur on January 31, 2012.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed and approved by the County
Attorney's Office, is legally sufficient for Board action and only requires a majority vote for
approval —SRT.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact with this
Executive Summary.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approve the resolution
calling for a referendum to be held for the Radio Road, East of Santa Barbara Boulevard to the
intersection of Radio Road and Davis Boulevard Municipal Service Taxing Unit and authorize
the Chairman to sign the Resolution on behalf of the Board.
Prepared By: Darryl Richard, Project Manager, Department of Alternative Transportation Modes
Attachment: (1) Resolution Calling for Radio Road, East of Santa Barbara Boulevard to the
intersection of Radio Road and Davis Boulevard Municipal Service Taxing Unit Referendum
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA ORDERING AND CALLING FOR
A BOND REFERENDUM ELECTION TO BE HELD FOR THE RADIO
ROAD, EAST OF SANTA BARBARA BOULEVARD TO THE
INTERSECTION OF RADIO ROAD AND DAVIS BOULEVARD
MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT TO DETERMINE IF THE
QUALIFIED ELECTORS RESIDING IN SUCH MUNICIPAL SERVICE
TAXING UNIT APPROVE THE ISSUANCE BY THE COUNTY OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS THAT SHALL MATURE NOT
LATER THAN l5 YEARS FROM THEIR DATE OF ISSUANCE IN AN
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $750,000,
PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED AT A RATE NOT
TO EXCEED .5 MILS PER YEAR AGAINST ALL TAXABLE
PROPERTY WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT IN
ORDER TO FINANCE CERTAIN LANDSCAPING AND SPRINKLER
SYSTEM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN SUCH MUNICIPAL
SERVICE TAXING UNIT; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS. The Board of County Commissioners (the
"Board ") of Collier County, Florida (the "County ") hereby finds and determines that:
(a) On July 28, 2009, the Board enacted Ordinance No. 2009 -44 creating the
"Radio Road, East of Santa Barbara Boulevard to the intersection of Radio Road and
Davis Boulevard Municipal Service Taxing Unit" (the "MSTU "), the principal purpose of
which MSTU is to provide landscaping and sprinkler systems for the section of Radio
Road from Santa Barbara Boulevard east to Davis Boulevard (collectively, the "MSTU
Improvements ").
(b) The advisory committee for the MSTU has requested the Board provide for
a bond referendum election to be held to allow the qualified electors residing within the
MSTU to determine whether general obligation bonds secured by and payable from ad
valorem taxes levied at a rate not to exceed .5 mils against all taxable property within the
MSTU should be issued to finance costs of the MSTU Improvements thereby allowing
the MSTU Improvements to be completed sooner than if the MSTU funded them on an
annual basis.
(c) It is in the best interests of the County and the MSTU to allow the qualified
electors within the MST J to determine whether or not to issue general obligation bonds
(the "Bonds ") secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes levied at a rate not to
exceed .5 mils against all taxable property within the County (the "Ad Valorem Taxes ")
in order to finance costs of the MSTU Improvements.
SECTION 2. BOND REFERENDUM ELECTION. A bond referendum
election of the qualified electors residing within the MSTU is hereby ordered and called
to be held on January 31, 2012, to determine whether or not the County shall issue the
Bonds to finance costs of the MSTU Improvements. Such Bonds shall mature not later
than 15 years from their date of issuance, shall be issued in an aggregate principal amount
of not exceeding $750,000 and shall be payable from the Ad Valorem Taxes.
SECTION 3. MANNER OF VOTING. The referendum election shall be
conducted in accordance with applicable law at the same time and places as the
Presidential Preference Primary election to be held on January 31, 2012, coordinated and
conducted by the Supervisor of Elections of Collier County; provided, however, the
referendum election shall only be held at those precincts that serve the electors within the
MSTU. Early voting may be utilized to the extent allowable by, and in accordance with,
applicable law.
SECTION 4. OFFICIAL BALLOT. The form of ballot to be used shall
be in substantially the form as attached hereto as Exhibit A. The ballots to be used in the
referendum election, including any required sample ballots, shall be prepared and
distributed by the Supervisor of Elections of Collier County in accordance with
applicable law. Electronic balloting may be utilized to the extent allowable by, and in
accordance with, applicable law.
SECTION 5. ABSENTEE VOTING. Adequate provision shall be made
by the Supervisor of Elections of Collier County for absentee voting. Ballots to be used
in the referendum election for absentee voting shall be in substantially the same form as
those ballots utilized at the polling places on the day of the referendum election. Ballots
for absentee voting shall be distributed, collected and canvassed in accordance with
applicable law.
SECTION 6. ELECTION ADMINISTRATION. The bond referendum
election shall be held and conducted in the manner prescribed by law. The results of the
election shall be as soon as practicable returned and canvassed in the manner prescribed
by law. The results shall show the number of qualified electors within the MSTU who
voted at such bond referendum election and the number of votes cast respectively for and
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against approval of the Bonds. Upon canvassing and certification in the manner
prescribed by law, the results shall be recorded in the minutes of the Board.
SECTION 7. ELECTION RESULTS. If a majority of the votes cast at
the bond referendum election in respect to the aforestated proposition shall be "YES - For
Bonds" votes, such proposition shall be approved and the Bonds described herein may be
issued by the County. If a majority of the votes cast at such election in respect to the
aforestated proposition shall be "NO - Against Bonds" votes, such proposition shall be
defeated and the Bonds described herein may not be issued by the County.
SECTION 8. NOTICE OF BOND REFERENDUM ELECTION. A
public notice, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, shall be published in
full in a newspaper of general circulation in the County in the manner provided by law.
The notice shall be published at least 30 days prior to the bond referendum election, once
in the fifth week prior and once again in the third week prior to the week in which the
bond referendum election is held, all in the manner provided in Section 100.342, Florida
Statutes.
SECTION 9. SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS. The County Manager
is hereby authorized and directed to coordinate with and through the Supervisor of
Elections of Collier County in carrying out the purposes of this Resolution.
SECTION 10. CONFLICTS. If there is conflict between the provision of
this Resolution and any other resolution or ordinance or portions thereof, the provisions
of this Resolution shall prevail to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 11. SEVERABILTTY. If any section, subsection, sentence,
clause, phrase or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portions.
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SECTION 12. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become
effective immediately upon its adoption.
DULY ADOPTED this 11th day of October, 2011.
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
Dwight E. Brock, Clerk
By: Deputy Clerk
Approved as to Form and Legal
Sufficiency:
Scott R. Teach
Deputy County Attorney
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Fred W. Coyle, Chairman,
Board of County Commissioners
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EXHIBIT A
Official Ballot
Collier County, Florida
Radio Road, East of Santa Barbara Boulevard to the intersection of Radio Road
and Davis Boulevard Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Bond Referendum Election
January 31, 2012
Approval of Limited General Obligation Bonds to Finance Landscaping and
Sprinkler Improvements in the MSTU.
Shall general obligation bonds be issued in a principal amount not exceeding
$750,000, with a maturity not longer than 15 years and an interest rate less than the
maximum legal rate, to finance landscaping/sprinkler improvements, payable from ad
valorem property taxes levied at a rate not exceeding .5 mils on taxable property within
"Radio Road, East of Santa Barbara Boulevard to the intersection of Radio Road and
Davis Boulevard Municipal Service Taxing Unit ?"
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: YES - FOR BONDS
NO - AGAINST BONDS
EXHIBIT B
Notice to Electors of the "Radio Road, East of Santa Barbara Boulevard to the
intersection of Radio Road and Davis Boulevard Municipal Service Taxing Unit"
of a Bond Referendum Election to be held on January 31, 2012 Regarding General
Obligation Bonds to be Issued to Finance Certain Landscaping and Sprinkler
Improvements in the MSTU
Notice is hereby given that a bond referendum election will be held on January 31,
2012, to determine whether Collier County, Florida may issue general obligation bonds
maturing not later than 15 years from their issuance in a principal amount not exceeding
$750,000, interest upon which will not exceed the maximum legal rate, to finance various
landscaping and sprinkler improvements, which bonds shall be payable from ad valorem
property taxes levied at a rate not to exceed .5 mils on all taxable property within the
"Radio Road, East of Santa Barbara Boulevard to the intersection of Radio Road and
Davis Boulevard Municipal Service Taxing Unit ", all as further provided in Resolution
No. _ adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida on
September 27, 2011. A copy of such Resolution No. may be obtained from the Clerk
of the Circuit Court for Collier County, Florida.
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MEMO
TO: Michelle Arnold, Collier County ATM
Pam Lulich, Collier County ATM
Darryl Richard, Collier County ATM
Katie Binkowski, Urban Green Studio
FROM: Dayna Fendrick, Urban Green Studio
DATE: August 11, 2011
SUBJECT: Radio Road East MSTU
Gumbo Limbo and Buccaneer Palm Availability
As requested in our last MSTU committee meeting (8/3/11), we have researched the availability
of Gumbo Limbo trees and Buccaneer Palms. We have discussed size /specification, price,
quantities, and the option of contract growing with nearby suppliers and have summarized their
comments below:
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GUMBO LIMBO (Bursera simaruba)
16 -18' ht, 8 -10' spd, 6' ct, 6" cal, FG, single trunk, full balanced head, structurally sound branching
Native Green Cay, Boynton Beach (561) 496 -1415
❖ Size: 16' FG.
❖ Cost: $10 /ft.
❖ Qty: a few hundred currently available
❖ Contract growing: Yes (The nursery has not done this before, but would consider it as an
option)
❖ Contact: Mike Jameson (miiam @mac.com)
❖ Comments: Nursery grows Gumbo Limbo trees with natural form (not FL # 1). They have
a variety of forms, including some with horizontal branching, and also a large quantity of
trees available with 6' clear trunk /street tree form.
Native Tree Nursery, Goulds (305) 247 -4499
❖ Size: 18' FG.
❖ Cost: $10 /ft.
❖ Qty: 400 currently available
❖ Contract growing: Yes
❖ Contact: Michelle
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❖ Comments: Nursery grows a variety of forms and sizes. The natural form of the nursery's
16' -18' Gumbo Limbo trees are not considered FL # 1. Suggests smaller size to meet FL # 1
standard.
South Coast Growers, Lake Worth (800) 753 -2034
❖ Size: 16' FG, 3 " -4" cal., 6' -8' ct.
Cost: $250 each
❖ Qty: 600 -700 currently available
❖ Contract growing: Yes, if necessary, although it is not preferred. Contract growing is
more expensive due to rental of land, cost of labor, and need for property insurance.
❖ Contact: Jessica or Kenya
❖ Comments: Nursery offers a variety of container sizes, as well as field grown and
collected trees. Most of the trees grown are natural form, not FL # 1.
Caribbean Tree Farm, Homestead (305) 247 -4717
❖ Size: 45 gal, 16' -18' ht.
❖ Cost: $100 each
❖ Qty: Few currently available.
❖ Contract growing: No
❖ Comments: Future availability uncertain. Does not typically grow large quantities.
Plantation Spice Growers, Goulds (305) 257 -2306
❖ Size: 65 gal, 18' -24' ht,
❖ Cost: n/a
❖ Qty: n/a
❖ Contract growing: n/a
❖ Comments: Supplier caters only to high -end residential /resort clientele. Only grows large
specimen, character Gumbo Limbos with strong horizontal branching. Recommends 45
gal, 12' -14' ht to meet the FL #I standard.
Conclusions /Recommendations
1. This analysis is a snapshot of current availability. Nursery inventory is very cyclical and will
continually change as crops turn over and are sold.
2. Gumbo Limbos are widely available in the size specified and will likely continue to be grown
and available on a consistent basis in the future.
3. Growers are consistently of the opinion that the natural growth characteristic of Gumbo
Limbos is free -form and not with a central leader. They feel that the FL #1 standard does not
apply to free -form trees (similar to Jacarandas and Royal Poincianas). If a central leader is a
Radio Road East MSTU
Gumbo Limbo and Buccaneer Palm Availability memo
requirement, we may have to specify a smaller size (12' ht.) Larger trees will typically be more
natural form. Based upon these comments, we don't recommended specifying FL# 1 for the
Gumbo Limbos.
4. Since Gumbo Limbos are grown in a wide variety of forms - ranging from low- branching
"character" trees to more single trunk street trees, we will write a very descriptive specification
for our project conditions. Our conversations with growers indicate they do have a significant
number of trees that are of the "street tree" form.
5. While contract growing is an option offered by some suppliers, the practice does not appear
to have cost advantages, nor does it seem necessary, given the widespread availability and
large quantities that match our desired specifications. We believe it will be possible to find and
select the number of trees (54) required for the project without the need to contract grow the
material.
6. We recommend that the Landscape Architect /Contractor make a field trip to inspect the top
2 -3 nurseries, and select and field tag the trees individually at the appropriate time.
BUCCANEER PALM (Pseudophoenix sarcientii)
25 gal, 7' ht, heavy trunk
Sol -Air Farms, Homestead (786) 573 -2020
❖ Size: 25 gal, 6' ht.
❖ Cost: $75 -$100 each
❖ Qty: Hundreds currently available
Island Tropical Foliage, Miami (305) 245 -0010
❖ Size: 25 gal, 6' ht.
❖ Cost: $250 each
❖ Qty: 20 -30 currently available
Botanics Wholesale, Homestead (305) 245 -2966
❖ Size: 25 gal, 7' ht.
❖ Cost: $350 each
❖ Qty: Hundreds currently available
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Soaring Eagle Nursery, Bokeelia (800) 293 -7256
❖ Size: 25 gal, 6' -7' ht.
❖ Cost: $250 each
❖ Qty: 20 -25 currently available
Conclusions /Recommendations
1. Buccaneer Palms are available at several sources and are a consistently grown product,
particularly in nurseries specializing in palms and /or native plant materials.
2. Price varies widely by grower and it will be necessary to shop around to get the best quality
for the best price.
In general, Gumbo Limbos and Buccaneer Palms are readily available. Since quantities and
sizes do fluctuate over time, we recommended checking availability with suppliers again, closer
to the time of construction. Please review this information along with the attached photos and
documents, and let us know if you have any comments or questions.
Sincerely,
Dayna Fendrick, RLA, AICP
URBAN GREEN STUDIO
Attached:
Gumbo Limbo Photographs, South Coast Growers
Gumbo Limbo Supplier List, Betrock's Plant Finder
Buccaneer Palm Supplier List, Betrock's Plant Finder
Radio Road East MSTU
Gumbo Limbo and Buccaneer Palm Availability memo
Gumbo Limbos with single trunk "street tree" form, South Coast Growers
Gumbo Limbos with character low- branching form (not specified), South Coast Growers
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MEMO
TO: Michelle Arnold, Collier County ATM
Pam Lulich, Collier County ATM
Darryl Richard, Collier County ATM
Katie Binkowski, Urban Green Studio
FROM: Dayna Fendrick, Urban Green Studio
DATE: August 12, 2011
SUBJECT: Radio Road East MSTU
Lee County staff comments re Colonial Blvd. shell
I spoke with Pat Moore, LeeScape Coordinator and Mike Williams, Maintenance Supervisor, to
ask about their experience with the shell in the medians of Colonial Boulevard. Their comments
are summarized below:
Pat Moore, RLA, LeeScape Coordinator 239 - 533 -9400
He has not seen any problem with the shell getting out into the roadway, it stays in place pretty
well. Occasionally some shell gets displaced when a vehicle runs into the median, and clean-
up is necessary, as with any other material. The maintenance crews use the shell areas to park
their vehicles while working in the medians, so they don't have to block off a lane or park across
the street and cross 3 lanes, (I don't know if we could do the same on Radio Rd, as our shell
areas are configured differently).
Mike Williams, Maintenance Supervisor 239 - 533 -9417
They have been real happy with it, and almost never have to do anything to it. They have not
seen problems with it getting out into the roadway. If you keep it a little below the curb, it stays
put real well. The shell was originally crowned somewhat, and it settled in after a couple of rains.
He suggested using the washed shell so the color is white, not dirty - their supplier was Forestry
Resources. Mike was not certain if they used filter fabric, as the shell was done as new
construction, and then turned over to maintenance, but he thinks there is filter fabric. They don't
have edging between the shell & mulch areas, they just butt up to each other. Overall, very
positive response.
Sincerely,
Dayna Fendrick, RLA, AICP
URBAN GREEN STUDIO
Radio Road East MSTU
Memo re Colonial Blvd Shell
MEETING AGENDA
RADIO ROAD EAST MSTU
MEETING W/ BOTANICAL GARDEN STAFF
1. BUCCANEER PALM
a. Suitability to microclimate /roadway setting
b. Maintenance requirements
At installation
o Soil amendments /type
o Micorrhizhae additive?
• Fertilization
• Watering schedule
Regular schedule once established
• Fertilization - blend, schedule, amount
• Watering schedule
• Spraying - fungicides, pesticides
• Pruning
2. GUMBO LIMBO TREES
a. Suitability to microclimate /roadway setting
b. Florida #I standard (central leader) vs. natural form of tree
c. Maintenance requirements
At installation
o Soil amendments /type
o Micorrhizhae additive?
o Fertilization
• Watering schedule
• Pruning - for corrective /structural defects /clear trunk height
Regular schedule once established
• Fertilization - blend, schedule, amount
• Watering schedule
• Spraying - fungicides, pesticides
• Pruning - guidelines for natural /irregular form
AUGUST 23, 2011