Resolution 2015-213 RESOLUTION NO.2015- 21 3
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE COUNTY
MANAGER TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO MAKE THE
MINIMUM NECESSARY REPAIRS REQUIRED TO FACILITATE THE
TRANSPORT OF EMERGENCY SERVICE VEHICLES ON DELLA
DRIVE.
WHEREAS, based on concerns raised by Fire Chief Kingman D. Schuldt of the Greater
Naples Fire Recue District, it has become apparent that upon recent assessment of the road condition
of several privately owned roadways in the Golden Gate Estates area Della Drive has large portions
that have been deemed impassable for fire rescue apparatus during emergency conditions; and
WHEREAS, having Della Drive impassable to emergency vehicles endangers not only the
residents along Della Drive, but also neighboring residents of Collier County, especially should
there be a wildfire event; and
WHEREAS, since the adoption of the State Emergency Management Act in 1974, the
Florida Legislature has expressly declared that "safeguarding the life and property of its citizens
is an innate responsibility of the governing body of each political subdivision of the state."
Pursuant to this declaration, counties are specifically empowered to serve the emergency
management function for both their incorporated and unincorporated areas; and
WHEREAS, the Board expressly finds that the emergency repair of Della Drive serves a
paramount public purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA that:
1. Notice to the residents of Della Drive is hereby waived as this is a case of an
immediate public emergency.
2. The Board hereby directs the County Manager to take immediate action to make the
minimum necessary repairs required to facilitate the transport of emergency service vehicles
along Della Drive.
3. Following the necessary repairs to the road, the County Manager will send out a
letter to each property owner serviced by Della Drive and request that they form a voluntary MSTU
for the sole purpose of road maintenance, and shall assist the residents for such purpose. Should
the residents fail to establish a voluntary MSTU within six month's time, the County Manager will
place an item on the Board's agenda to establish an involuntary MSBU/TU.
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4. Initial funds generated by the MSBU shall be used to repay the County its full
cost in repairing the road. Thereafter, MSTU funds will be held in a separate account for
future road maintenance and repairs.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote favoring
same this V �day of October, 2015.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
CLERK "Y'
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By: / 4,atoeGar_...
Attest,aSto:Cliaittia 'Deputy Clerk TIM NANCE, CHAIRMAN
signature only:,
Appr• e;�; "" and legality:
Will
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Jeffrey A . .atzkow, County Attorney
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