CAC Minutes 10/23/2014 Coastal Advisory
Committee
Minutes
October 23 , 2014
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY COASTAL
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, October 23, 2014
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee,
in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this
date at 1:00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at Administrative Building "F", 3rd
Floor, Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following
members present:
CHAIRMAN: Jim Burke (Excused)
VICE CHAIRMAN: Robert Raymond
John Sorey, Ill
Joseph A. Moreland.
Nick Penniman
Debbie Roddy
Robert Brown
Ian Butler
Steve Koziar
ALSO PRESENT: Gary McAlpin, Director, Coastal Zone Management
Colleen Greene, Assistant County Attorney
Gail Hambright, Accountant
COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014 - 1:00 P.M.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CHAMBERS
THIRD FLOOR, COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
3299 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST, NAPLES
• Sunshine Law on Agenda Questions
• 2014 CAC MEETING DATES
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda
V. Public Comments
VI. Approval of CAC Minutes
1. September 11, 2014
VII. Staff Reports
1. Expanded Revenue Report
2. Permit Extension
3. Sand Lease
4. Sand Gift - Marco Island Marriott
5. Second Appeal - Beach Restoration Deobligation
VIII. New Business
1. Naples Beach Renourishment Sand Supply & Hauling Contract No. 14-6343
* Bid Tab
** Agreement
2. Naples Beach Renourishment Sand Placement - Contract No. 14-6352
* Bid Tab
** Agreement
3. Naples Beach Renourishment Construction Engineering Inspection - Atkins
* Proposal
IX. Old Business
X. Announcements
XL Committee Member Discussion
XII. Next Meeting Date/Location
November 13, 2014 Government Center, 3rd Floor
XIII. Adjournment
All interested parties are invited to attend, and to register to speak and to submit their objections, if
any, in writing, to the board prior to the meeting if applicable.
For more information, please contact Gail D. Hambright at (239) 252-2966.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this
proceeding, you are entitled at no cost to you, the provision of certain assistance. Please contact
Collier County Facilities Management Department at 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FI.., 34112.
(239) 252-8380.
Public comments will be limited to 3 minutes unless the Chairman grants permission for additional
time.
Collier County Ordinance No. 99-22 requires that all lobbyists shall, before engaging in any lobbying
activities (including, but not limited to, addressing the Board of County Commissioners) before the
Board of County Commissioners and its advisory boards, register with the Clerk to the Board at the
Board Minutes and. Records Department.
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Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the video recording
from the Collier County Communications and Customer Relations Department or view online.
I. Call to Order
Vice Chairman Raymond called the meeting to order at 1:00PM
H. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
III. Roll Call
Roll call was taken and a quorum was established.
IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda
Mr. Sorey moved to approve the Agenda subject to the following additions:
• Item V111.4—Feasibility Study—Collier Creek History, Analysis and Funding
Apportionment
• Item VIll.5 - South Marco Beach Quantity Analysis
Second by Mr. Brown. Carried unanimously 7—0.
V. Public Comments
None
VI. Approval of CAC Minutes
1. September 11,2014
Ms. Roddy moved to approve the minutes of the September 11,2014 as submitted. Second by
Mr. Brown. Carried unanimously 6—0. Mr. Koziar abstained as he was not present at the
previous meeting.
VII. Staff Reports
1. Expanded Revenue Report
The Committee reviewed the "Collier County Tourist Tax Revenue FY 14 TDC Revenue Report"
dated through September 30,2014.
2. Permit Extension
Mr. McAlpin provided a copy of a letter from lvana Kenny, Environmental Specialist II,
Florida.Department of Environmental Protection dated October 13, 2014 approving an extension
of time for permit#0222355-001-JC until January 12. 2017 for information purposes. He noted
the US Army Corps of Engineers permit is valid until November of 2015.
Mr. Moreland arrived at 1:12pm
3. Sand Lease
Mr.McAlpin proved a copy of the "Lease Between the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
of the Department of the Interior and Collier County Florida Regarding the Use of Outer
Continental Shelf Sand Resources,for Shore Protection and Restoration in Collier Count
Florida"for information purposes. He noted:
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• The lease allows the County to utilize off shore sources for acquiring sand for beach
renourishment projects.
• There is no cost for the sand itself, however the County is responsible for the other items
such as environmental studies,etc.
• Any pipelines utilized in transporting the sand will be elevated 30 inches off the bottom
of the ocean to ensure there is no damage to the hard bottom and coral reefs.
4. Sand Gift- Marco island Marriott
Mr.McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve the gift of
between 10,000-15,000 CY's of beach quality sand from the Marco Island Marriott to be used in
the Marco Island Central Beach re-grade project scheduled after November 1, 2015"for
information purposes. He noted the County intends to work with the Hideaway Beach Tax
District to utilize sand dredged from the Big Marco River for project as well.
Mr. Sorey moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the gift between
10,000-15,000 CY's of beach quality sand from the Marco Island Marriott to be used in the
Marco Island Central Beach re-grade project scheduled after November 1,2015." Second by
Mr.Brown. Carried unanimously 8—0.
5. Second Appeal -Beach Restoration Deobligation
Mr.McAlpin provide a copy of a letter to Brad Keiserman Department of Homeland Security
from himself and Ernest B.Abbott, Of Counsel Marlena P. Pickering, Associate Baker,
Donelson,Bearman,Caldwell & Berkowitz. PC - Special Counsel to Collier County, Florida—
Subject 2nd Appeal,Collier County Florida dated October 17,2014 for information purposes. He
noted:
• The request is for FEMA to reverse their decision to deobligate approximate$10M worth
of funds for reimbursement to the County for repairs due to damage caused by Hurricane
Wilma.
• The appeal incorporates technical data including and independent peer review of the issue
by Atkins.
• FEMA has 90 days to respond to the appeal and support of area Congressional delegates
has been included in the request.
The Committee recommended the Congressional Delegates be notified on the status of the appeal
and request they monitor the "time clock"allotted to FEMA to respond.
VIII. New Business
1. Naples Beach Renourishment Sand Supply & Hauling Contract No. 14-634
*Bid Tab
**Agreement
Mr.McAlpin presented the Executive Summary'`Recommendation to approve and authorize
the Chairman to execute Contract No. 14-6343---Tropical Storm (TS)Debbie.Naples Beach
Renourishment (Sand Supply and Delivery)to supply and deliver approximately 78,678 tons of
. beach quality sand as authorized by the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)PW
0679-Naples Beach Renourishment project to Phillips and Jordan, Inc.for$1,823,635.56
(Project 195-90038), authorize staff to withhold Notice-to-Proceed issuance until the FEMA PW
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revision has been issued, authorize all required budget amendments, and make a finding that this
item promotes tourism"dated October 23.2014 for consideration. He noted:
• The scope of work is for the supply and delivery of beach quality sand to 3 beach points
on the Naples beach.
• The work is expected to begin around November 10,2014 and be completed just before
the Christmas holiday. There will be no work during Thanksgiving.
• A truck route has been established which addresses previous concerns raised by Lee
County officials during similar projects.
• Approximately 4,500 truck loads are to be hauled to the beach.
• The County conducts annually field surveys on the profiles of the beach which assists in
determining where sand needs to be placed in order to maintain adequate width of
beaches.
The Committee recommended the Executive Summary identify the quantities of sand
associated with the work in both cubic yards and tonnage
Mr. Brown moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize
the Chairman to execute Contract No. 14-6343—Tropical Storm (TS)Debbie Naples Beach
Renourishment(Sand Supply and Delivery)to supply and deliver approximately 78,678 tons of
beach quality sand as authorized by the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)
PW 0679-Naples Beach Renourishment project to Phillips and Jordan,Inc.for$1,823,635.56
(Project 195-90038),authorize staff to withhold Notice-to-Proceed issuance until the FEMA
PW revision has been issued, authorize all required budget amendments,and hereby finds the
item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Sorey. Carried unanimously 8—0.
2. Naples Beach Renourishment Sand Placement-Contract No. 14-6352
*Bid Tab
** Agreement
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary"Recommendation to award Invitation to Bid
(ITB) 14-6352-Naples Beach Renourishment (Sand Placement)to Earth Tech Enterprises, Inc.,
in the amount of$748,861.20 to place, grade and transport approximately 78,678 tons of beach
quality sand as authorized by the Federal Emergency management Agency(FEMA)PW 0679-
Naples Beach Renourishment to repair damages as a result of Tropical Storm Debby(Project
195-90038), authorize staff to withhold Notice-to-Proceed(NIP) issuance until the FEMA PW
revision has been issued, authorize all required budget amendments, authorize the Chairman to
execute the corresponding agreement, and make a finding that this item promotes tourism dated
October 23, 2014 for consideration. He noted the item is a companion item to the previous item
and is for disbursement of sand on the beaches once it has been delivered by the truck haulers.
Mr. Sorey moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners award Invitation to Bid
(ITB) 14-6352-Naples Beach Renourishment(Sand Placement)to Earth Tech Enterprises,
Inc., in the amount of$748,861.20 to place,grade and transport approximately 78,678 tons of
beach quality sand as authorized by the Federal Emergency management Agency(FEMA)
PW 0679-Naples Beach Renourishment to repair damages as a result of Tropical Storm Debby
(Project 195-90038),authorize staff to withhold Notice-to-Proceed(NTP)issuance until the
FEMA PW revision has been issued, authorize al all required budget amendments, authorize
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the Chairman to execute the corresponding agreement and hereby finds the item promotes
tourism. Second by Mr. Moreland. Carried unanimously 8—0.
3. Naples Beach Renourishment Construction Engineering Inspection -Atkins
* Proposal
Mr. McAlpin provide the "Naples Beach Nourishment Project Post-Design Services For the
Collier County Coastal Zone Management Department Change Order No. 2 to Work Order 45-
151465 Contract Number 14-6256 Collier County Project Number 195-90038 October 20,
2014" for consideration.
Mr. Moreland moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the Naples
Beach Nourishment Project Post-Design Services For the Collier County Coastal Zone
Management Department Change Order No. 2 to Work Order 45-151465 Contract Number
14-6256 Collier County Project Number 195-90038 October 20, 2014"and hereby finds the
item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Brown. Carried unanimously 8—0.
4. Feasibility Study—Collier Creek History, Analysis and Funding Apportionment
Mr. McAlpin presented "Contract No. 13-6164-CZ "Professional Services: Architect and
Engineering"for Collier County, Collier Creek Feasibility dated October 22, 2014 in the
amount of$59,807.44 for consideration. He noted:
• The scope of work is to assist in determining the reasons sand is accreting in the
mouth of Collier Creek.
• The area has been subject to the accretion since the collapse of Sand Dollar island
and has become a safety hazard for boaters.
• The activities include field work, modeling, preliminary design and a determination
on the feasibility of obtaining any permits for the measures necessary to rectify the
issue.
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Ben Farnsworth, President,Ville de Marco West,addressed the Committee endorsing the
proposal as the area is a safety hazard to boaters. The Marco Island Waterway Advisory
Committee has also voted unanimously to endorse the proposal.
Mr. Brown moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve Contract No.
13-6164-CZ"Professional Services: Architect and Engineering"frr Collier County, Collier
Creek Feasibility as outlined by Coastal Planning& Engineering,Inc. in their proposal dated
October 22, 2014 in the amount of$59,807.44 and hereby finds the item promotes tourism.
Second by M. Roddy. Carried unanimously 8—0.
5. South Marco Beach Quantity Analysis
Mr. McAlpin presented "Contract No. 13-6164-CZ "Professional Services: Architect and
Engineering-16r Collier County Marco Island Design, Permitting. Construction Plans &
Specifications" for consideration. He noted the scope of work includes the design, permitting,
preparation of construction plans and specifications and assistance with the bidding process for
the work necessary to repair damage to the area from Tropical Storm Debbie. Current estimates
indicate 15,000cy of sand will need to be placed on the beach.
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Ms. Roddy moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve Contract No.
13-6164-CZ"Professional Services: Architect and Engineering"for Collier County Marco
Island Design, Permitting, Construction Plans& Specifications as outlined by Coastal
Planning& Engineering, Inc. in their proposal dated October 22, 2014 in the amount of
$59,8 07.44 and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Brown. Carried
unanimously 8—0.
IX. Old Business
None
X. Announcements
None
XI. Committee Member Discussion
Mr. Penniman requested assurance that any pipelines placed in association with sand placement on
the Naples Beach will be undertaken in a manner to not damage any coral reefs in the area of work.
Mr.McAlpin reported care will be taken and the work will be subject to permit conditions.
Mr. Penniman expressed concern on the status on the shoaling at Clam Pass and the measures being
taken to address the issue.
Mr. McAlpin reported the area is the responsibility of the Pelican Bay Services Division,not
Coastal Zone Management.
Mr.Sorey noted,though the area is not the responsibility of Coastal Zone Management.the work is
completed with Tourist Development Tax funds and expressed concern the current activities may not
be promoting efficient use of those monies.
Mr. Moreland requested an update on replacement of damaged navigation markers at Wiggins Pass.
Mr.McAlpin reported temporary buoys are in place and the original markers have been subject to
damaged pylons. The County is not equipped to complete the work and given the small scope of the
project. it has been difficult to find a contractor willing to complete the work.
XII. Next Meeting Date/Location
November 13,2014—Government Center, Administration Bldg. F,3rd Floor
There being no further business for the good of the County,the meeting was adjourned by
order of the chair at 1:58 P.M.
Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee
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Jim Burke,Chairman
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These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on -2- I ` I <<
as presented ( or as amended