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Several passes in Collier County are difficult to categorize
because of man's alteration of their natural processes by the
construction of groins and jetties. Jetties were constructed at
Doctors Pass in 1960. Longshore currents to the south were
subsequently interrupted, causing erosion on the south side of
the pass. Groin and jetty construction at Gordon Pass caused
partial dissipation of the ebb tidal delta and decreased
stability of the adjacent beaches. Artificial sand bypassing by
periodic dredging and disposal on the south side of Gordon Pass
is currently accelerating the loss of sand available to the
beaches of south Naples. A seawalled "compound" constructed at
Caxambas Pass in 1958 caused the redistribution of the ebb tidal
delta to the south and also caused massive erosion on South Marco
Island.
These pages are an excerpt of the 67i 7.4 INDEPENDENT FUNDING SOURCES FOR INLET AND BEACH MAINTENANCE
County Coastal Zone Management Plan
adopted by Ordinance 1992-319. It is Several dredging projects have been financed either partially or
Section II,subsection 7.4 on entirely by independent funding sources. These sources have
consisted of both private agencies and special taxing units.
Independent Sources for Inlet&Beach Independent funding sources are necessary because the projects
Maintenance they finance serve only a special interest or a limited segment
of the population. Accordingly, it would be unfair to the
general tax-paying public to support these special interest
projects.
The private agencies are "Not for Profit" corporations set up
with the IRS to collect tax deductible moneys either through
annual dues or donations. These moneys are then funneled into
specific projects that are within the defined charter of the
corporation. These projects generally serve the betterment of
the community at large, but due to political or budgetary reasons
cannot be financed through County or other governmental funds.
The special taxing districts are enacted through referendum
voting to pay for projects that are specifically beneficial to a
limited population or geographic segment. These projects are
either a one time only, "big dollar project", or one that
requires subsequent or ongoing maintenance. An additional
millage rate is assessed to property owners within the district
and these revenues are used to pay for the projects. Typically,
a Governing Board, usually The Board of County Commissioners or
City Council, conducts the business affairs of the district, and
an Advisory Committee made up of qualified residents from within
the district advises the Governing Board on business matters.
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Currently four independent funding sources exist; two are within
the County and two fall within the City limits. A third funding
source exists in the City and was formerly very active in funding
pass maintenance, but since the inception of the Special Taxing
Districts it acts more in the capacity of an advisory committee.
COLLIER COUNTY
1. Wiggins Pass Conservancy,Inc.
The Wiggins Pass Conservancy was incorporated in 1984 as a
nonprofit, fund raising organization. The Wiggins Pass
Wiggins Pass Conservancy changed its Conservancy was incorporated to "preserve and maintain the
name to Estuary Conservation quality of the waters in and around Wiggins Pass". The
Associaton. conservancy has approximately 450 dues-paying members, and is
open to anyone who wishes to join.
The primary objective of the conservancy over the past several
years has been to re-open the channel in Wiggins Pass. The
dredged channel was closed following Tropical Storm Bob in 1984
just weeks after the completion of the initial dredging project.
In 1988 an agreement was reached with the County in which the
conservancy agreed to cover half the costs of the new project. A
contract was awarded in July 1990 to begin dredge operations
November 1, 1990; however, due to equipment problems the
operation has yet to get under way.
2. Marco Island Beachfront Renourishment Facilities
Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU)
The Marco Island Beachfront Renourishment Facilities MSTU was
created by Ordinance 88-59 in June 1988 and enacted by a
referendum vote the following November. The MSTU was established
for the purpose of providing for beach renourishment and improved
storm protection facilities along the Marco Island beachfront.
An additional 1.5 mills was assessed to the ad valorem taxes of
all beachfront property owners on Marco Island to pay for the
project. The assessment was based on the issuance of $5 million
worth of general obligation bonds with the bonds maturing in 15
years. The MSTU is to be dissolved after the debt is paid unless
further action is deemed necessary.
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THE CITY OF NAPLES
1. Moorings Bay Special Taxing District (STD)
The Moorings Bay STD was established in 1988 by a special
referendum vote to fund the maintenance dredging of Doctors Pass
and the waterways in Moorings Bay. A 0.5 mill assessment was
levied on all waterfront property owners within the district,
which includes The Moorings and Park Shore subdivisions, to
finance this project. The remaining funds are held in a general
account and will be used for future projects within the district.
The City of Naples agreed to pay for that portion around the
drainage outlets owned by the city.
2. East Naples Bay Special Taxing District (STD)
The East Naples Bay STD was established in 1988 by a special
referendum vote to fund the maintenance dredging in the finger
canals of the Golden Shores, Oyster Bay, and Royal Harbor
subdivisions. A 0.5 mill assessment was levied on all waterfront
property owners within the Royal Harbor subdivision to finance
this project. The remaining funds are held in a general account
and will be used for future projects within the district.
3. Save the Bays Association, Inc.
Save the Bays Association, Inc. was founded in 1982 as a
nonprofit organization. Save the Bays was incorporated to "keep
the waters of Moorings Bay clean and navigable". The association
currently has approximately 1300 dues paying members, and
membership is open to anyone who wishes to join.
When Doctors Pass was dredged in 1984, Save the Bays obtained the
necessary permits and financed the entire project. In 1987 when
the pass was re-dredged, Save the Bays did not have the necessary
funds. As a result, the City paid $33,000 to dredge the pass, as
well as $9,000 to repair the light which was knocked down by
Tropical Storm Bob. The Association also played a large role in
establishing the special taxing districts to cover the costs of
the current and future dredging projects.
Wiggins Pass Conservancy changed its ..Jiggins Pass Conservancy, Inc.
name to Estuary Conservation Assoc.
Type of Entity: Nonprofit Corporation.
Membership: 450 dues paying members, open
to the General Public.
Responsibility: Half the cost of the Wiggins
Pass dredging project.
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Method of Financing: Tax deductible membership dues
and private donations.
Total Amount Due: $109,000.00
Moorings Bay STD
Type of Entity: Special Taxing District.
Membership: Waterfront property owners in
the Moorings and Park Shore
subdivisions.
Responsibility: Maintenance Dredging in Doctors
Pass and Moorings Bay.
Method of Financing: 0.5 mill assessment to ad
valorum taxes.
Total Amount Due: $608,000.00
East Naples Bay STD
Type of Entity: Special Taxing District.
Membership: Waterfront property owners in
the Golden Shores, Oyster Bay,
and Royal Harbor Subdivisions.
Responsibility: Maintenance Dredging in East
Naples Bay.
Method of Financing: 0.5 mill assessment to ad
valorum taxes.
Total Amount Due: $700,000.00
Marco Island Beachfront Renourishment Facilities MSTU
Type of Entity: Municipal Service Taxing Unit.
Membership: Beachfront Property owners on
Marco Island.
Responsibility: Marco Island Beach Restoration.
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Method of Financing: 1.5 mills assessment to ad
valorum taxes.
Total Amount Due: $5,000,000.00
Save the Bays Association, Inc.
Type of Entity: Nonprofit Corporation.
Membership: 1300 dues paying members, open
to General Public.
Responsibility: Holds the necessary State and
federal Permits to dredge
Doctors Pass.
Method of Financing: Tax deductible membership dues
and private donations.
Total Amount Due: -0-
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TABLE 7.4-1: INDEPENDENT FUNDING SOURCES FOR
INLET AND BEACH MAINTENANCE
TAX
PROJECT COUNTY CITY DISTRICT/UNIT PRIVATE NAME TOTAL
Wiggins Pass $109,000 -0- -0- $109,000 Wiggins Pass $218,00(
Dredging Conservancy Inc.
Doctors Pass -0- -0- $167,000 -9- Moorings Bay $167,00(
Dredging STD
Moorings Say -0- $11,000 $541,000 -0- Moorings Bay $552,00(
Dredging STD
East Naples Bay -0- -0- $700,000 -0- East Naples $700,00(
Dredging Bay STD
Marco Island Bch. -0- -0- $5,000,000 -0- Marco Isl Bchfrnt $5,000,00(
Renourishment Renourishment Fac.
MSTU
Source: K. Dugan, NRD, 1990.
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1
Landscape Design Changes
to
Reduce Inputs, Maintenance, Costs
* Explore Uses / Costs of durable Mulch substitutes:
- aggregates: shell, #57 washed gravel
- rubber products
* Reduce plant density at time of planting:
- reduction in hedging and edging as materials are not forced up and out
- reduction in disease: Juniper
* Design for the size and effect at maturity, not for a finished look at installation
* Identify and utilize more dwarf and low growing 'cultivars'
* Preferentially utilize more hardy and drought tolerant exotics
* Eliminate the use of high maintenance plant species:
- St. Augustine turf grass
- "Green Island " Ficus
* Eliminate the use of 'blow over' species:
- Cassia standards
- Silver Buttonwood standards
* Reduce irrigation and fertilizer rates:
- reduces overgrowing /hedging
- delays long term pH problems caused by XS high bicarbonate irrigation water
pine, Raphiolepis, other natives
- take advantage of slow growth of natives
* Design for 'Low Input' not 'Native'
* Design for low input landscapes not natives inserted into a high input design
* Design to minimize grass strips and edging
* Prepare designs for low/No Irrigation
* Eliminate Narrow strip landscaping on "bull noses", and crosswalk islands: use hardscapes
* Eliminate plantings under overpasses and areas without rainfall
* Prepare Interchange designs for XS wet and XS dry situations TLN - 4/14