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VB MSTU Agenda 11/03/2011V amd er6id f BeacA JIB AY.& Advisory Corhmliffee IN OT 9 W 13 2705 Horseshoe Drive South Naples, FL 34104 1 NOV 2 1 201 i November 3, 2011 AGENDA I. Call Meeting to Order II. Attendance III. Approval of Agenda IV. Approval of Minutes: October 13, 2011 V. Budget Report VI. Landscape Maintenance Report - CLM VII. Utilities Report - Charles Arthur VIII. Project Manager Report A. ATM Department - Darryl Richard B. Public Utilities Department - Mark Sunyak IX. Old Business X. Update Report A. Maintenance — Bruce Forman B. Tax Analysis — Bud Martin XI. New Business XII. Public Comment XIII. Adjournment Fiala P v er Henning Cc& _ ':;�� iait2 .. Misc. Corres: Date: t 1 i Oh -z. -z, Item t_1 CQ T 2 R12 ' -)�� to: The next meeting is December 1, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. ST. JOHNS PARISH LIFE CENTER 625 111TH Ave. Naples, FL Budget Office Response to Question regarding carryforward variance From: FinnEd Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 20116:44 PM To: HerreraGloria Subject: Vanderbilt MSTU Carry Forward Gloria, Attached is a preliminary analysis for FY 11 comparing what we thought we were going to spend to how much we actually spent. You will see that we spent $2.3 million less than anticipated. When we figure the under spending back in you will note that the carry forward is $5.7 million. You will want to look at the column titled FY 11 Total Actual. At the bottom the estimated carry forward is calculated by subtracting total expenses from total revenue. The preliminary carry forward estimate is $5.7 million or approx $700k more than Mr. Lydon is looking for. Again, this variance is due to the forecast expenditures not happening as planned. The carry forward difference between $5.7M and $3.3M is still in the fund but it is presently unbudgeted. 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MSTD) Total Liabilities and Equity Collier County, Florida Vanderbilt Beach MSTU Source of monies from inception - CUMULATIVE Ad valorem taxes Miscellaneous income (refund) Interest earnings Insurance recoveries Good and services Transfers out to other County funds Cash balance as of respective date $ 5,750,147.81 $ 5,727,935.91 $ - $ - $ 10,025.00 $ 17,216.22 - 5,093,220.84 5,732,931.59 5,732,931.59 968,706.32 4,757.44 43,274.19 - (63,779.65) $ 7,660,655.51 $ - (83,983.50) (9,830.00) - (4,024.70) 626,245.55 - (8,000.00) (5,600.00) - (26,638.70) (1,580.55) - (1,093.53) (76.36) - (5,818.94) (390.00) - (3,364.90) - - (11,907.02) (30.27) - (113,456.22) (6,673.42) (2,128.22) - (11,529.18) (142.72) - (32,000.00) $ 5,750,147.81 $ 5,727,935.91 $ 5,732,931.59 $ 7,655,898.07 $ 7,660,655.51 $ - 503.65 503.65 - 626,245.55 626,245.55 - 13,085.17 13,085.17 - (2,245,240.32) (2,262,951.50) - (318,200.00) (318,200.00) - $ 5,732,292.12 $ 5,719,338.38 $ - A W W (.J W W W W W W W N N N N N N N N N N�� >++ a. 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December 5, 2011 John Lehr orders equipment December 16, 2011 (note: John will not place the order until he confirms check has been processed — this has 15 week order time -line for equipment Shipment received for material Construction Start (FPL) Construction Completion (FPL) Comcast - Construction Start Comcast - Construction Completion Completion of Pole Removal Project Completion taken up to 2 weeks previously) December 16 (order is placed with vendor(s)) March 30, 2012 March 30.2012 [BEGIN CONSTRUCTIONI June 30, 2012 (based on 3 months construction) June 30, 2012 (NOTE: WE NEED TO PROCESS A CHECK FOR COMCAST PER THE JUNE 14 BCC APPROVAL FOR $331,351.25; Upon BCC approval of UFCA on Nov. 8, 2011 BCC meeting staff will request payment to Comcast in the amount of $331,351.25 August 30, 2012 September 13, 2012 (per discussion with FP & L poles will be removed within 2 weeks after Comcast completion) October 13, 2012 (includes complete site restoration) Reply to Tallahassee November 1, 2011 Via Electronic Mail Scott R. Teach Deputy County Attorney Collier County, Florida 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 800 Naples, Florida 34112 -5749 Re: Vanderbilt Beach Beautification MSTU Dear Mr. Teach: You have requested an opinion concerning certain issues relating to the Vanderbilt Beach Beautification Municipal Services Taxing Unit (the "MSTU'). On October 8, 2009, we rendered an opinion that the proceeds of the MSTU could be used to fund the cost of undergrounding and relocating utility lines of Florida Power & Light. We further opined that property owners could be required to connect to the electrical system once it is tmderground. It is my understanding that the MSTU is beginning the process of placing those utility lines and facilities underground and that you will be relocating and installing them within the Collier County right -of -way. You have indicated that there are other prospective permittees who may wish to obtain right- of-way permits and install other utility facilities in the right- of-way, which may conflict with the proposed location of the undergrounding project. You have requested an opinion as to what extent the County may limit the use of its right -of -way when it 160 FORT LAUDERDALE 208 S.E. Sixth Street Nabors Fort Lauderdale, 33301 TALLAHASSEE (954) 25 000 Suite 200 1500 Mahan Drive .. Giblin (954) 525 -8331 Fax Tail Florida (850) 2 {850}2244070Te€ Tel TAMPA (850) 224-4073 Fax NickersonP.A. Suite 1060 2502 Rooky Point Drive A F T O k N €= Y S A 'C L. A W Tampa, Florida 33607 (813) 281 -2222 Tel (813) 281 -0129 Fax Reply to Tallahassee November 1, 2011 Via Electronic Mail Scott R. Teach Deputy County Attorney Collier County, Florida 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 800 Naples, Florida 34112 -5749 Re: Vanderbilt Beach Beautification MSTU Dear Mr. Teach: You have requested an opinion concerning certain issues relating to the Vanderbilt Beach Beautification Municipal Services Taxing Unit (the "MSTU'). On October 8, 2009, we rendered an opinion that the proceeds of the MSTU could be used to fund the cost of undergrounding and relocating utility lines of Florida Power & Light. We further opined that property owners could be required to connect to the electrical system once it is tmderground. It is my understanding that the MSTU is beginning the process of placing those utility lines and facilities underground and that you will be relocating and installing them within the Collier County right -of -way. You have indicated that there are other prospective permittees who may wish to obtain right- of-way permits and install other utility facilities in the right- of-way, which may conflict with the proposed location of the undergrounding project. You have requested an opinion as to what extent the County may limit the use of its right -of -way when it 160 Scott R. Teach Deputy County Attorney November 1, 2011 Page 2 comes to multiple utility customers making simultaneous requests to bury their lines when an active project is underway. Under Florida law, public utilities are given broad authority to locate their lines and facilities within public rights -of -way. For example, section 425.04(l 1), Florida Statutes, grants rural electric cooperatives the following powers: (11) To construct, maintain, and operate electric transmission and distribution lines along, upon, under and across all public thoroughfares, including without limitation, all roads, highways, streets, alleys, bridges and causeways, and upon, under and across all publicly owned lands, subject, however, to the requirements in respect of the use of such thoroughfares and lands that are imposed by the respective authorities having jurisdiction thereof upon corporations constructing or operating electric transmission and distribution lines or systems; Similar authority is granted to other public utilities. (See also section 362.0 1, Florida Statutes, granting broad powers to enter onto public lands for all public utilities). The primary purpose of this policy is to minimize the cost of utilities by allowing them to locate their lines and facilities on public lands. Though a utility may have the authority to place their lines and facilities within the public rights -of- way, that use is subject to reasonable regulation by governmental entities. This includes the obtaining of permits, payment of reasonable fees, and the requirement that they be installed consistent with the use of the rights -of -way of others. Collier County has enacted such provisions relating to the use of its public rights -of -way and established guidelines for its use. (See Ordinance 2003 -37, as amended, and the adopted "Construction Standards Handbook for Work within the Public Right - of- Way ".) IL Scott R. Teach Deputy County Attorney November 1, 2011 Page 3 As to the issue of the undergrounding of utility lines, there are certain alternatives which are available to the County to make certain that the proposed plans for the undergrounding of electric facilities by the MSTU are not disrupted. First, as indicated in your initial inquiry, the County could impose a moratorium on the locating of all other utility lines and facilities until such time as the undergrounding of the utilities has been completed. The viability of this alternative is dependent on the timing of the project. Based upon the information I have received, it appears that the undergrounding will commence in February 2012 and be completed by May 2012. As this is a relatively short period, a brief moratorium would be viable. However, any moratorium can cause some hardships. These can consist of scheduling concerns for other utilities and the potential of an increase in the expense of placing their facilities in the right -of -way due to the delay. A second alternative would be to file a reservation of right -of -way for the specific location that the lines will be located. This would allow any other utility, seeking to use the night-of-way, to be on notice as to the reservation of that portion of the right -of -way. The notice would require them to either adjust their plans or arrive at a placement which would assure that there would not be an intrusion upon the reserved area. Further, as the County has adopted extensive guidelines to address the use of the right -of -way, the recording of the reservation would allow the County to approve plans of other utilities subject to that reservation. If you have any additional GTS:pad se feel free to contact me. 4 r. Stewart 12. - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Crystal K. Kinzel [mailto:Crystal.Kinzel @collierclerk.com] Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 11:47 AM To: Charles Arthur Cc: AmoldMichelle; TeachScott; RichardDarryl Subject: RE: Status of FPL PAYMENT Mr. Arthur, Consistent with our approach once this item was brought to our attention, which was only recently, we continue to diligently work with the department and the county attorney's office toward validating our ability to pay. While we have not yet determined a "final" status of the payment, we are and have been devoting substantial time, efforts and resources working on the issue - the specific issue that needs to be resolved is the Clerk's ability to lawfully "pre -pay" $1.8M into an FPL bank account without the ability to validate the expenditures made. The deposit requested is based upon a "best cost estimate" and according to correspondence between the county attorney's office and FPL , FPL has indicated that they "do not believe additional detail is warranted" or that allowing an audit of the expenditures "would serve any useful purpose ". In addition to addressing concerns that the payment not violate the Florida Constitution's prohibition against the county [or in the case the county's MSTU] lending credit to a corporation, we also need to address whether such a lump sum payment precludes the Clerk from performing his constitutionally required pre -audit function and post payment function. The courts and the Florida Attorney General have consistently stated that the duties of the clerk as county auditor must be preserved to ensure that the payment of a claim from county funds is a proper and legal charge against the county. Even assuming that the appropriation of county funds would serve a county purpose that has been authorized by statute or ordinance, there must be some type of pre -audit review of the disbursement to make sure that the funds will not be used for other than the county purpose for which the donation was made. Some control over the disbursement of county funds must therefore be maintained, and although an appropriation of county funds may serve a county purpose, there must be some type of pre -audit review of the disbursement in order to be sure that the funds will not be used for an unlawful purpose. A lump - sum disbursement of county funds to a non - county agency to be expended by that organization in its discretion without pre -audit review by the clerk poses may not be lawfully made in the absence of express statutory or constitutional authorization. To assist county staff in addressing this issue, the Clerk's Office has extensively researched the possibility of making the requested advance payment. Section 28.235, F.S (attached) provides statutory authority to make advance payments in certain situations "pursuant to rules or procedures adopted by the Chief Financial Officer for advance payments of invoices submitted to agencies of the state ". We then followed up to ascertain the rules and procedures. We are currently reviewing with the county attorney's office the conditions precedent outlined in the rules of the Chief Financial Officer. 13. I believe your anger may be misdirected at the Clerk's Office, we became aware of this issue when it first appeared on the BCC agenda, I believe, September of this year. As can be seen, while we have not yet determined a "final" status of the payment, we are, and have diligently been, working on the issue. I unfortunately have another scheduled meeting today and would not be able to attend your meeting today. Please share this with your members and be assured we continue to work with County staff and legal toward resolution. Thank you. Crystal K. Kinzel Director of Finance and Accounting Clerk of the Circuit Court Collier County Government Center 3301 E. Tamiami Trail Bldg F 4th Floor Naples, FL 34112 (239)252 -6299 Crystal.Kinzel@Collierclerk.com - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Charles Arthur [mailto:ccarthur @earthlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 10:59 PM To: Crystal K. Kinzel Cc: Arnold, Michelle; Teach, Scott; Richard, Darryl Subject: Status of FPL PAYMENT Crystal, Our MSTU board meets tomorrow at 2 pm for our regular monthly meeting. I would like to bring them up to date on the situation with the FPL payment and any issues which may be remaining. Could you tell me the current status and where the Clerk's office stands on making the payment. Also what is the likelihood approval will be given in time for the November S BCC meeting? What specific issues are still unresolved? Could you also provide me with a copy of the Florida Statute which prohibits prepayment by a County to a regulated public utility? You or the Clerk would certainly be welcome to attend our meeting to further explain the issues surrounding the payment. Our meeting is held at St. John the Evangelist Church. We could put you on the agenda at a time convenient to you. The meeting starts at 2 and is usually over by 3:30 or 4:00. Thanks. Charlie Arthur 14. y Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes: Online Sunshine Select Year: 2011 L ; Go The 2011 Florida Statutes Title V Chanter 28 JUDICIAL BRANCH CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT COURTS Page l of 1 View Entire Chanter 28.235 Advance payments by clerk of circuit court. —The clerk of the circuit court is authorized to make advance payments on behalf of the county for goods and services, including, but not limited to, maintenance agreements and subscriptions, pursuant to rules or procedures adopted by the Chief Financial Officer for advance payments of invoices submitted to agencies of the state. History. —s. 12, ch. 94 -348; s. 89, ch. 2003 -261. Copyright ®1995 -2011 The Florida Legislature • Privacy Statement • Contact Us http: / /www.leg.state.fl.usI Statuteslindex,cfm ?App_mode--Display _Statute &Search_Strin... 10/23/2011 1 S' This office's opinion in AGO 077 -97 prohibiting advance or lump - sum payments by the county to a mental health board was based upon a consideration of the constitutional and statutory duties of the clerk of the circuit court as county auditor to audit and approve claims against the county. See s. 1(d), Art. VIII, State Const., and s. 129.09, F. S. This office has consistently stated that the duties of the clerk as county auditor must be preserved to ensure that the payment of a claim from county funds is a proper and legal charge against the county. See, e.g., AGO's 079 -78 and 073 -113 stating that 'even assuming that the appropriation of county funds would serve a county purpose that has been authorized by statute or home rule ordinance, there must be some type of pre -audit review of the disbursement to make sure that the funds will not be used for other than the county purpose for which the donation was made.' See also AGO's 071 -1501 064 -96, 059 -92, and 056 -151. Some control over the disbursement of county funds must therefore be maintained. See Alachua County v. Powers, 351 So.2d 32, 36 (Fla. 1977), ,[a] lthough an appropriation of county funds may serve a county purpose, there must be some type of pre -audit review of the disbursement in order to be sure that the funds will not be used for an unlawful purpose.' Thus, this office has stated that a lump -sum disbursement of county funds to a noncounty agency to be expended by that organization in its discretion without preaudit review by the clerk may not be lawfully made in the absence of express statutory or constitutional authorization. I6. RE: Status FPL PAYMENT .1 RE: Status of FPL PAYMENT From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: HillerGeorgia <GeorgiaHiller @colliergov.net> Charles Arthur, "Dwight E. Brock", "Dwight E. Brock", "Crystal K. Kinzel" RaineyJennifer <JenniferRainey @colliergov.net> RE: Status of FPL PAYMENT Nov 3, 2011 9:58 AM Charlie /Dwight - 11/3/11 1:32 PM I suggest we meet together to address this issue and invite the county attorney, if you think this will help. The law limits what both the Clerk and the BCC can do. To the extent that the law allows the Clerk and /or the BCC to proceed, then that is what will happen. It is my understanding that Crystal has been diligently working with the county attorney's staff to try to find a solution. We can address what they have concluded to date, and determine what further can be done. In terms of the best way to handle this matter, I recommend full transparency and positive, open dialogue. Thank you. Commissioner Georgia Hiller District 2 Board of County Commissioners 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303 Naples, FL 34112 (239)252 -8602 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303 Naples, FL 34112 239 - 252 -8602 From: Charles Arthur [ccarthur @earthlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 11:25 PM To: HillerGeorgia http: / /webmaii.c.earthlink .net /wam /printable.jsWmsgid= 3961 &x =- 204192315 Page 1 of 3 �.4PL PAYMENT afbject: Fw: Status of FPL PAYMENT 11/3/11 132 Ph Georgia, attached is an email I sent to Crystal to provide information for our MSTU meeting on Thursday, Nov. 3. I appreciate your having her call me, however, I did not get any new information from Crystal_ It seems the things they are doing are the same things they were doing weeks ago and no progress has been made. To my knowledge, no one has come up with the authority which precludes the prepayment. in the event that the Clerk does not approve the payment for the November 8 BCC meeting, I would like to request that the item be allowed to remain on the ballot so it can be discussed and approved by the Commissioners on Tuesday. This would allow us to continue working with the Clerk and perhaps getting the payment made before the Board meets again in December. This would also provide us a cleaner litigating position against the Clerk if that becomes necessary. We would be able to exclude the Board from litigation, and would have a stronger case if the payment had passed favorably at the BCC. Any litigation would most likely be undertaken by the Residents Association and not the MSTU. I would certainly hate to go down that road, but our neighborhood- -your constituents- are becoming increasingly upset about this situation. They feel they have voluntarily taxed themselves for the utilities project, already incurred expenses into six figures and now are being prevented from providing more safety and security from storms, and improving our property values. In reality, these costs should be borne by the County without having an MSTU, but we have the funds and would like to see them spent for their intended purpose. I am certainly open to suggestions, but just sitting back and waiting on the Clerk is not working. we are being pushed into an unfavorable construction schedule. There is also the risk that FPL will get tired of this and move us down the list or decide they won't do the project at all. Based on my discussions with the PSC, they have that right. I am not versed in County politics, but it would seem to me it is time for you to have a heart to heart discussion with the Clerk. Thanks for your assistance. Charlie Arthur - - - -- Forwarded Message ----- >From: Charles Arthur <ccarthur @earthlink.net> http : / /webmaii.c.earthlink.net /wam /printable jsp?msgid= 3961 &x =- 204192315 Page 2 of 3 ,IfPIPAYMENT 11/3/11132 PEA Sent: Nov 2, 2011 10:59 PM >To: "Crystal K. Kinzel" <Crystal.Kinzel @collierclerk.com> >Cc: arnold m <MichelleArnold @colliergov.net >, TeachScott <ScottTeach @colliergov.net >, Darryl Richard <DarrylRichard @colliergov.net> >Subject: Status of FPL PAYMENT > Crystal, Our MSTU board meets tomorrow at 2 pm for our regular monthly meeting. I would like to bring them up to date on the situation with the FPL payment and any issues which may be remaining. > Could you tell me the current status and where the Clerk's office stands on making the payment. Also what is the likelihood approval will be given in time for the November 8 BCC meeting? What specific issues are still unresolved? > Could you also provide me with a copy of the Florida Statute which prohibits prepayment by a County to a regulated public utility? >You or the Clerk would certainly be welcome to attend our meeting to further explain the issues surrounding the payment. Our meeting is held at St. John the Evangelist Church. We could put you on the agenda at a time convenient to you. The meeting starts at 2 and is usually over by 3:30 or 4:00. >Thanks. >Charlie Arthur Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. http: / /webmall.c.earthlink .net /wam /printablejsp ?msgid= 3961 &x =- 204192315 Page 3 of 3