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CAC Minutes 03/12/2015 CAC April 9,2015 VI-1 Approval of Minutes 1 of 6 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Naples, Florida, March 12, 2015 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", 3r' Floor, Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: Jim Burke VICE CHAIRMAN: Joseph A. Moreland John Sorey, III Joseph A. Moreland Nick Penniman Debbie Roddy Robert Brown Ian Butler(Excused) Steve Koziar Thomas McCann ALSO PRESENT: Gary McAlpin, Director, Coastal Zone Management Colleen Greene, Assistant County Attorney Gail Hambright, Accountant Dr. Michael Bauer, City of Naples CAC April 9,2015 VI-1 Approval of Minutes 2 of 6 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 Moreland called the meeting to order at 1:00PM in absence of Chairman Burke. II. 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. Penniman moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. McCann. Carried unanimously 6—0. V. Public Comments None VI. Approval of CAC Minutes 1. February 23,2015 Mr. Brown moved to approve the minutes of the February 23,2015 as submitted. Second by Ms. Roddy. Carried unanimously 6—0. VII. Staff Reports 1. Expanded Revenue Report The Committee reviewed the"Collier County Tourist Tax Revenue FY 14 TDC Revenue Report" dated through February 28, 2015 VIII. New Business 1. Out of Cycle Fund 195 Grant Application Additional Funding Request-Naples Pier Rebuild * Amendment No. 1 ** Exhibit "A" Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary"Recommendation to approve an Out-of-Cycle Fund 195 Category D Grant Application from the City of Naples for an Additional Funding Request for the Naples Pier Rebuild for a not to exceed amount of$571,965, recommend that the Board reallocate tourist development tax funds with a supermajority vote, approve an amendment to the Grant Agreement approve necessary budget amendment, and make a finding that this item promotes tourism"dated March 12,2015 for consideration. He noted: • A Grant amount of$892,449 was previously approved for the project. • The City is now requesting additional funds in the amount of$571,965 bringing the total request amount for the project to $1,464,414. • The additional funds have not been budgeted and any future impacts on the budget are undetermined at this time. • In order fund the request, monies will need to be reallocated from"Category A"TDC funds to"Category D"TDC funds(Pier and Pier Maintenance). CAC April 9,2015 VI-1 Approval of Minutes 3 of 6 • The reallocation BCC approval via a super majority vote. • The concept is for the Grant funds to be expended now and reallocated to Category D at $200,000 annually(the grant amount typically approved for the category on an annual basis)over a series of years until the amount is"reimbursed." • Staff recommends approval of the request given the number of tourist who visit the pier and the item promotes tourism for the area. Sneaker David Lykins,City of Naples addressed the Committee and noted the original estimate for the work required to refurbish the pier was a preliminary estimate based on field inspections. When the final design was developed,additional costs were identified for plumbing,electrical work, Florida Department of Environmental Protection requirements for the project including"over water demolition, etc. Cost savings for bulk purchases of materials will be part of the project and it is anticipated the final cost for the project will be less than anticipated in the Grant Request. Chairman Burke arrived at 1:27pm and assumed the Chair The Committee: • Expressed concern the original estimate was too low and the request may place a burden on the Departments available funds for use on other projects given it is not budgeted this Fiscal Year. • Based on current projections, a surplus is expected this year which may aid in addressing any potential budget shortfalls. Mr. McAlpin reported Category D is intended for the proposed use and the funds will be "reimbursed"over a series of years. Mr. Penniman moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve an Out-of- Cycle Fund 195 Category D Grant Application from the City of Naples for an Additional Funding Request for the Naples Pier Rebuild for a not to exceed amount of$571,965, recommend that the Board reallocate tourist development tax funds with a supermajority vote, approve an amendment to the Grant Agreement approve necessary budget amendment,and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. McCann. Carried unanimously 7—0. 2. Collier Creek Work Plan and Dredging Requirements* * Draft Feasibility Study Collier Creek ** Proposal Mr.McAlpin presented the Executive Summary"Recommendation to accept a proposal from CB&I Coastal Planning& Engineering dated March 10, 2015 for Collier Creek Dredging Project Design, Permitting and Bid Assistance, approve a work order under Contract No. 13-6164-CZ for a not to exceed amount of$68,845.90, authorize the County Manager or his designee to execute Work Order, authorize necessary budget amendment and make a finding that this item promotes tourism"dated March 12, 2015 for consideration. He noted: • The proposal is for the design,permitting and bid assistance for dredging of Collier Creek. • The dredging is interim solution to the sand accreting in the mouth of the Creek to improve boater safety over the short term while a long term solution is developed. CAC April 9,2015 VI-1 Approval of Minutes 4 of 6 • The dredging template is anticipated to be in the similar location of previous permitted dredges. • If during the design process it is determined the existing template to be dredged does not temporarily rectify the issue,or an alternative disposal for the sand is required,a permit amendment may be required to address the issue. • The work is anticipated to be completed within 9 months. Mr. Brown moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners accept a proposal from CB&I Coastal Planning& Engineering dated March 10,2015 for Collier Creek Dredging Project Design,Permitting and Bid Assistance,approve a work order under Contract No. 13- 6164-CZ for a not to exceed amount of$68,845.90,authorize the County Manager or his designee to execute Work Order,authorize necessary budget amendment and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Ms. Roddy. Carried unanimously 7—0. 3. BOEM Sand Lease Approval * * Backup Material Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary"Recommendation to approve a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Lease Negotiated Agreement No. OCS-G 35160 for the use of up to 500,000 cubic yards of Outer Continental Shelf sand sources from Borrow Area T-1 for the beach nourishment project along Collier County, authorize the Chairman to execute agreement and make a finding that this item promotes tourism "dated March 12, 2015 for consideration. He noted: • The lease is for the Toms Hill Sand source located southerly of Sanibel Island. • The length of the lease is for 3 years and is a"no fee lease"with the only expenses associated with acquisition of the sand is engineering studies. • The County intends to utilize the source as a contingency during emergency events when truck haul projects are not feasible. • The sand is a high quality source which does not erode off the beach as quickly as other sands. • The County does not have"exclusive right"to the source,however would object if another party attempts to execute a lease through the Bureau. Mr.Moreland moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management(BOEM)Lease Negotiated Agreement No. OCS-G 35160 for the use of up to 500,000 cubic yards of Outer Continental Shelf sand sources from Borrow Area T-1 for the beach nourishment project along Collier County, authorize the Chairman to execute agreement and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Penniman. Carried unanimously 7—0. 4. Marco South Beach Monitoring Report and Renourishment * Monitoring Report ** Appendix Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary"For information and review of the South Marco Island Beach Renourishment Project 2014 One Year Post-Construction Monitoring Report"dated March 12, 2015 for information purposes. He noted: • The Annual Report will aid in identifying locations for placement of 15,000 cubic yards authorized by FEMA from damage from Tropical Storm Debbie. CAC April 9,2015 VI-1 Approval of Minutes 5 of 6 • Based on the report,only 15,000 cubic yards of sand will need to be placed on the beach to address areas that have eroded. Ms. Roddy moved to accept the "South Marco Island Beach Renourishment Project 2014 One Year Post-Construction Monitoring Report. "Second by Mr. Brown. Carried unanimously 7— 0. 5. Collier County 2015 Hardbottom Biological Monitoring* * Proposal Mr. McAlpin presented a proposal from CB&I Coastal Planning and Engineering for "Collier County 2015 Hardbottom Biological Monitoring—Contract No. 13-6164-CZ "Professional Services Architects and Engineering" for consideration. He noted: • The monitoring is required under the Florida Department of Environmental Conservation permit issued for the County' beach renourishment. • The monitoring is conducted in the water via 1 meter by 1 meter grids to identify the quantity of fauna, flora, starfish,etc. present in the locations. • The work is anticipated to take 17 days and the County will be supplying divers to assist in the work. • The divers have the PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors)and scientific certifications required to complete the work. • The work will not interfere with any on-going projects. • The work is a post construction contract and required to be completed the 1s`,2nd and 3rd year after renourishment. Mr. Moreland moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a contract with CBI Coastal Planning and Engineering-—Contract No. 13-6164-CZ"Professional Services Architects and Engineering"for Collier County 2015 Hardbottom Biological Monitoring and hereby finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr.McCann. Carried unanimously 7—0. 6. Long—term Planning Proposal—Gulf Coast University Mr. McAlpin provided the proposal "Littoral Transport and Beach Morphological Evolution in Response to Winter Storms, Tropical Cyclones and Sea-Level Fluctuations: A Coastal Research Partnership with Collier County"prepared by Drs. Michael Savarese and Felix Jose of Florida Gulf Coast University dated March 6, 2015. He noted: • Historically, the predominant focus of the County is short term and mid term planning and developing projects to address"localized"coastal issues. • He queried the Committee if consideration should be given to performing a study designed to provide a more global view of the coastal system. • The study would: • Include modeling impacts for short or longer term global events on the entire County system and to determine if the measures being taken in the"short term" have the greatest positive impact on long term planning. • Aid the County in preparing for storm events. • Would incorporate data from all previous information developed from reports, studies, modeling, etc. CAC April 9,2015 VI-1 Approval of Minutes 6 of 6 • The County Attorney's Office would need to determine if this type of expenditure is allowed under Ordnance governing the Tourist Development Council. • Is so, should Staff allocate funds for the endeavor in the next budget cycle? The Committee noted: • The concept is favorable but cautioned historic trends models do not always accurately predict future events. • Other entities/individual may want to be considered to complete the study. • Staff should identify and contact other agencies(SFWMD, Broward County, etc.)who may have undertaken similar studies to garner input on their experiences. The Committee directed Staff to continue pursuing the concept and report back to them with an update when available. IX. Old Business None X. Announcements None XI. Committee Member Discussion Mr. McAlpin reported the County's 2"d Appeal of FEMA's decision to de-obligate beach renourishment funds is expected to be heard this month in Washington, D.C. XII. Next Meeting Date/Location April 9,2015—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 3:31 P.M. Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee 7 4tY /Jim Burke,Chairman These minutes apprsved by the Board/Committee on 41' ` 1 as presented r/ or as amended