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Immokalee CRA Advisory Board Joint Meeting Agenda 11/18/2015
Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMii OKALEE CRA i The Place to Call Home 1 CRA Board Commissioner Donna Fiala Chair Commissioner Tim Nance Vice -Chair Commissioner Tam Henning Commissioner Penny Taylor Commissioner Georgia Hiller CRA Advisory Board Joint Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee, the Immokalee Lighting and Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee, and the Enterprise Zone Development Agency. CareerSource Southwest Florida (formerly Southwest Florida Works) 750 South Fifth Street Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 658 -3300 November 18, 2015 - 8:30 A.M. A. Call to Order. B. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum C. Introductions. D. Announcements. 1. Meetings and Public Comment speaker slips E. Adoption of A eg nda. Michael Facundo F. Communications. Chairman 1. Public Notices Frank Nappo 2. Advisory Boards contact list Vice -Chair G. Approval of Minutes (Action Items: CRA/EZDA & MSTU). Edward ski" Julio Estremera ra 1. CRA Advisory Committee Meeting for October 21, 2015 (Enclosure 1) James Wall 2. EZDA Advisory Committee Meeting October 21, 2015 (Enclosure 2) Joseph Mucha Estil Null 3. MSTU Advisory g l Board Committee Meeting for October 28, 2015 (Enclosure Encl 3 ) Martha Williams H. BCC Agenda Items for November 2015 Cynthia Lozano 1. Advisory Board appointments Andrea Halman I. Red Fla Items. ems. MSTU Advisory Committee 1. Historical marker for Jane Brown Graveyard— 1380 Roberts Ave J. MSTU New Business. Cherryle Thomas Chair 1. Adopt — A — Road Program (Enclosure 4) (Action Item: MSTU) William Deyo K. CRA New Business. Vice- Chair 1. Adopt — A — Road Program (Enclosure 4) (Action Item: CRA) Lucy Ortiz 2. CRA Nominations (Action Item: CRA) William Deyo Andrea Halman 3. Advisory Board Bylaws (Enclosure 5a & 5b) Norma Garcia 4. LDC Amendment — update (Enclosure 6a & 6b) (Action Item: CRA) 5. Promise Zone Application narrative (Enclosure 7) CRA Starr L. EZDA New Business. Bradley Muckel 1. Immokalee CRA Advisory Board Membership Criteria & Enterprise Zone Sunset CRA & MSTU Ordinance (Enclosure 8) Operations Manager 2. EZDA Quarterly Activity Report: 7/1/15- 9/30/15 (Enclosure 9) (Action Item: EZDA) Christie Betancourt M. MSTU Old Business. CRA Administrative 1. Contractors Reports p Assistant i. Maintenance Reports —A& M (Enclosure 10) James Project lus Manager MSTU Project ii. Landscape Architect Report — GWS 2. MSTU Budget Report (Enclosure 11) i. Current Budget/PO Report/Expenditures 3. MSTU Project Manager (Enclosure 12) i. General Lighting Report ii. Christmas Tree Lighting Event iii. Christmas Decorations iv. Immokalee Banners N. CRA Old Business. 1. CRA Project Manager Report i. Draft Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan — update ii. CRA Social Media/Web Site Management - Relevanza Training 2. Advisory Board vacancies i. IFAS ex- officio — only vacancy 3. Code Enforcement — update 4. Immokalee Chamber of Commerce - update 5. SWFWDB - update 6. Housing - update 7. Law/Fire Enforcement — update O. EZDA Old Business. P. Citizen Comments. Q. Next Meeting Date. CRA & EZDA Meeting December 16, 2015 at 8:30 A.M. Next MSTU Meeting December 16, 2015 at 8:30 A.M. R. Adjournment. * The next Advisory Board/EZDA Board meeting will be held December 16, 2015, at 8:30 A.M. at CareerSource Southwest Florida located at 750 South Fifth Street in Immokalee. All meetings will be publicly noticed in the W. Harmon Turner Building (Building F), posted at the Immokalee Public Library and provided to the County Public Information Department for distribution. Please contact Christie Betancourt, Administrative Assistant, at 239.867.0025 for additional information. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact Christie Betancourt at least 48 hours before the meeting. The public should be advised that members of the CRA Advisory Board are also members of other Boards and Committees, including, but not limited to: EZDA and the Immokalee Fire Commission. In this regard, matters coming before the Advisory Board may come before one or more of the referenced Board and Committees from time to time. 2 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMM®KALEE CRA i The Place to Coll Home! Enclosure 1 MINUTES Meeting of the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee on October 21, 2015. 750 South 5d' Street, Immokalee, FL A. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Frank Nappo, CRA Vice -Chair at 8:45 A.M. B. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum. Advisory Committee/EZDA Members Present: Frank Nappo, Ski Olesky, Estil Null, Cindy Lozano, Andrea Halman, Jim Wall (9:02AM), and Joseph Mucha. Advisory Committee /EZDA Members Absent /Excused: Mike Facundo, Martha Williams, Julio Estremera Action: A quorum was announced as being present for all boards. Others Present: Bernardo Barnhart, David Esquivel, Miguel Estevez, Ivetter Fleurisma, Dottie Cook, Marieh Celesin, Carrie Williams, Justin Lobb, Maria Perez, Daniel Gonzalez, Mariela Romero, and Marvin Courtright. Staff: Brad Muckel, Christie Betancourt, and James Sainvilus. C. Introductions. The board members present and members of the public introduced themselves. D. Announcements. Staff has two announcements today. 1. Meetings and Public Comment speaker slips. Mr. Nappo announced that if anyone would like to speak to please fill out a speaker slip. Staff said that all future meeting will be using a 3 minutes speaker policy on each item the public would like to speak on. 2. The National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB) meeting with Immokalee CRA — Tuesday, November 3rd 3 -4 P.M. Staff announced that the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB) will be here on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 from 3:00 PM — 4:00 PM to discuss with staff what is needed here in Immokalee. It is more of a fact finding mission. I encourage you to go on their website. The address is http: / /nalcab.orp-/. Staff showed all present a video from their website and explained to them what the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders does. They represent and serve a geographically and ethnically diverse group of nonprofit community development and asset building organizations that are anchor institutions in our nation's Latino communities. NALCAB's mission is to build financial and real estate assets as well as human and technology resources for Latino families, communities and organizations. NALCAB achieves this mission by supporting the work of its members. Specifically, NALCAB seeks to add value for its members by achieving the following goals: • Increase access to grants and investment capital; • Open access to technical assistance and research so members can more effectively utilize their resources; Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA I The Place to Call Home! Enclosure 1 • Strengthen peer networks among Latino asset building practitioners and develop Latino leaders in the asset building fields; • Challenge public and private funding sources to invest more robustly and equitably in Latino communities through Latino -led asset building organizations; • Serve as a strategic national voice for Latino communities on community development and asset building policy. 3. New CRA Advisory Board Chairman Staff announced that Mike Facundo indicated that he would like for us to find a new chair for our advisory board. His seat is up for reappointment in December. We have a few months to start talking about who is going to fill that seat. He is not here today because of work commitments. 4. Collier County Stormwater Planning Department — $200,000 CRA Contribution Staff announced that the Collier County Stormwater Planning Department has awarded us $200,000 from their 2016 fiscal year budget to assist with designing the next stormwater improvements project. These funds will let the CRA and MSTU focus on another project. The project area selected will most likely be the Lake Trafford Road area. Mr. Estil Null would like for staff to look into the area of North 9t' Street. Mr. Sainvilus announced that he is already looking into that area. He is having AMEC do a design for us. We are hoping to have the MSTU fund that project. Ms. Andrea Halman said there is also a ditch from Lake Trafford to 11` Street. The sidewalk is very tiny and the ditch is right next to it. Maybe would could look into it and see if it's a project that we could fund. Staff will look into the area. E. Adoption of Agenda. Staff requested that board make two changes to the agenda. One is to move agenda item K. CRA Old business 4. Code Enforcement iii. Open Air Market to Agenda Item 1. Red Flag 1. Open Air Markets since one of the owners and some of the tenants are here for this topic. The second is to add an item to Red Flag 1.2. Immokalee Airport — Presentation by Justin Lobb. Action: Mr. Jim Wall made a motion to approve the Agenda with added change. The changes were to move agenda item K.4dii. to L1. and to add agenda item LZ Mr. Ski Olesky seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 7 -0. F. Communications. The Communication folder contained: 1. Public Notice 2. Advisory Board Contact list 3. Naples Daily News article 4. NBC News — Commissioner Nance Townhall Meeting for SR 82 5. Immokalee Bulletin — Commissioner Nance Townhall Meeting 6. Naples Daily News — Jubilation Article - Affordable Housing Staff reviewed the communications folder with the board and showed the NBC News story about SR 82 safety discussed at Immokalee Townhall Meeting to all present. 2 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA i The Ploce to Call Home Enclosure I G. Approval of Minutes 1. CRA Advisory Committee Meeting for September 16, 2015 (Enclosure 1) Action: Mr. Jim Wall made a motion to approve the minutes for the September 16, 2015 CRA Advisory Committee Meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ski Olesky and the minutes were approved by unanimous vote. 7 -0. 2. CRA Advisory Committee Special Meeting for September 22, 2015 (Enclosure 2) Action: Mr. Jim Wall made a motion to approve the minutes for the September 22, 2015 Special CRA Advisory Committee Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Andrea Halman and the minutes were approved by unanimous vote. 7 -0. 3. CRA Advisory Committee Workshop for October 01, 2015 (Enclosure 3) Action: Mr. Jim Wall made a motion to approve the minutes for the October 01, 2015 CRA Workshop Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Andrea Halman and the minutes were approved by unanimous vote. 7 -0. H. BCC Agenda Items for September 2015. 1. Request for authorization to advertise an Ordinance (Enclosure 4) Staff provided board with Enclosure 4 which is an Executive Summary requesting for authorization to advertise an Ordinance for future consideration that will repeal Ordinance #95 -22, as amended, as it relates to the Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency and brings back resolutions to re- establish the Immokalee local Redevelopment Advisory Board for review. Staff also provided board with a copy of the final draft ordinance. Staff will bring back next month the Bylaws for discussion. I. Red Flag Items. 1. Open Air Market Staff announced that one speaker slip was turned in on this topic. The two public members that don't speak English (only speak Creole) will respond to the board via translator (Mr. James Sainvilus) if they should have questions for them. They are tenants from Mr. Daniel Gonzalez open air market. Staff announced that the first speaker was Mr. David Esquivel. Mr. David Esquivel said that he has a SDP. Staff said that is a Site Development Plan. Mr. Joseph Mucha, Code Enforcement Investigator said that his department met with Mr. David Esquivel about two weeks ago and explained to him that he needed to take down the tent frames. Mr. Mucha said that Mr. Esquivel asked for a little time to remove the tent frames. Mr. Mucha also addressed the parking issue with him and he also asked for more time with that issue because he is in the process of trying to make his property across the street into a parking lot for his open air market. Mr. Frank Nappo asked, "What do you mean by a little time "? Mr. Mucha asked Mr. Esquivel "How much time do you need "? he said, "Whatever times the county takes maybe a year ". Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKAIEE CRA i The Place to Call Home Enclosure 1 CRA Staff read Ray Bellows email in which he said that in his August 7th e -mail I noted that the subject property is zoned MSOSD which allows for the outdoor display of merchandise on improved commercial property subject to SDP approval. Even though the zoning overlay doesn't address tents, there should be an approved SDP that may provide more information concerning any requirement that the tents can remain up on the property all week or if they are required to be removed. If there is no SDP, then the tents would have to be removed each night unless some other approval is given such as a temporary use permit. Mr. Mucha said the Mr. David Esquivel's SDP doesn't allow for tent frames to be left up all week. Tent frames have to be removed after each event. Mr. Esquivel asked for some time for him to make arrangements to remove the tent frames. Mr. Mucha said we are trying to work with him. Mr. Nappo said that there has to be some parameters 15 days, 30 days, 60 days I mean what time frame are we talking about? Mr. Mucha said that if the event ends Sunday they should come down after the event on Sunday. I know that there were some concerns about other vendors being out there. We sent code investigators out there on the weekends and we addressed the poachers and illegal people (not permitted) that are setting up. I know that it's going to be an ongoing issue and we will continue to address it. When I met with Mr. Esquivel he also had issues about parking with RCMA and other areas like that. It is not just him and Mr. Daniel Gonzalez we are trying to address everything. Mr. Nappo said the bottom line is that on Friday tent frames get set up and on Sunday tent frames go down. Mr. Mucha said that the tent frame issue needs to be resolved immediately. Mr. Nappo agreed that the tent frames need to go up and down only during the event of the open air flea markets. Ms. Andrea Halman asked if the tent frames are hard to come down and go up. The two tenants Ms. Netter Fleurisma and Ms. Marieh Celesin that are present today said that it is an inconvenience because it takes time and labor to put the frames up and down and sometimes it is just them setting up. Ms. Carrie Williams said she said that nobody is attacking the flea markets we (as past board members and community activist) just have had complaints with local businesses that the frames are left out all week. Mr. Nappo asked Mr. Esquivel to stand and said that there is a process a procedure of how to do these things and this is the CRA board what I would like to suggest to you and all the folks is not to speak to individuals members who work for the CRA 4 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA i The Place to Call Home ! Enclosure 1 when you want something done. If it's a matter for this board and you have come here today you pick up a speaker slip and speak on this matter. If it's a matter for this board please bring it before the full board. Mr. Jim Wall said that we have staff and I don't see it as inappropriateness that a person contact staff and staff determining whether or not it's a board issue. Mr. Nappo said that the comment was related to how the staff were treated sir. Ms. Christie Betancourt wanted to clarify that CRA staff was not mistreated by Mr. Esquivel. CRA staff was trying to ease the situation and a confrontation did happen before the meeting started between another county staff member and Mr. Esquivel. Mr. Nappo said instead of doing these side things if you just bring it before the board and operate in a professional matter. Expect to treat our people the same way. The two tenants Ms. Ivetter Fleurisma and Ms. Marieh Celesin agreed to remove the tent frames from Mr. Gonzalez's market on Monday morning a day after their event. 2. Immokalee Regional Aiport Authority — Presentation by Justin Lobb Mr. Justin Lobb thanked all for the opportunity to speak here today. I spoke back in late August and answered a couple of questions on some issues that Mr. Courtright had brought up. I realized that a lot of what we do at the airport is a mystery to the community and to the board so I wanted to bring some clarity of what we are doing and where we are going. Start with the basics what we have here at the airport on the air side is two major runways that have been here since 1942 when the airport was set as an army facility. AVIATION • Runway 9 -27 0 5000' x 100' o Full - length parallel TWY o LED Lighting System o Reconstructed in 2014 • Runway 18 -36 0 4550' x 150' o Full - length parallel TWY o GPS Instrument Approach • Aviation Amenities o Jet A and Avgas Full /Self Service 0 30 T- Hangars and Bulk Hangars (small hanger that is 45 ft x 30 to 35 ft. in depth they are shaped like a T.) o Rental Vehicles o Courtesy Transportation vehicle starting November 1st Collier County Community Redevelopment IMMOKALEE CRA i,hePloceto Call Horne 1 Enclosure 1 FACILITIES • Hangars o 30 T- Hangar Units o 3 Collier County Airport Authority Owned Bulk Hangars o 3 Privately Owned Hangars 0 100% Leased with waiting list of about 9 individuals waiting for T- Hangars. • Industrial • 2 Incubator Buildings • Accelerator Kitchen within the northern half of incubator two. • Manufacturing Warehouse currently occupied Mr. Salazar • Turbine Testing Facility • Other, all leased — the Immokalee Raceway, Fletcher Flying Services, National Guard, etc. Mr. Muckel wanted to know which building was constructed to be an inspection facility. Mr. Lobb pointed to the location on his presentation slide. The building is divided into three different sections Sheriffs office is in the admin and the western bay and the Immokalee Raceway occupy the eastern bay. Mr. Muckel also asked about the scrub jay sanctuary at the airport? Mr. Lobb briefly discussed the scrub jay sanctuary at the airport. Mr. Wall asked about the flying breakfast? Mr. Lobb said he organized one back in September with the Naples pilots associations and we had about 15 aircrafts fly in and had lunch a Lozano's Activities within the town are they advertised at the airport. Mr. Lobb said that we recently established a facebook page and started to advertise community events. Facebook is generally our most effective tool. During season it can range from 10 aircraft a day to 30 and 40 more are as a fuel stop for training. Flight students' discounts utilize the airport as a fuel stop. Mr. Wall asked Mr. Lobb if he knew what Sun and Fun event was. He continued saying that it was an annual event up in Lakeland, Florida and it's the second largest aeronautical event. They have about 20,000 operations 31 Collier County Community Redeve!opmenl Agency IMMOKAIEE CRA 1 The Pbce to Cali Home! FUEL SALES (just Immokalee) • Jet -A 0 2015: 133,900 gal 0 2014: 88,200 gal 0 2013: 72,000 gal • 100LL (Avgas) 0 2015: 39,900 gal 0 2014: 36,670 gal 0 2013: 35,900 gal WHAT'S NEW • Customer /Tenants a. Tellus, Florida LLC b. Wholesale Shutters of SWFL C. Fletcher Flying Service • Community Outreach a. Easter Bunny Fly -in b. Turkey's Take Flight C. Upcoming Young Eagle Flight • Management/Oversight a. Franco Alves, Operations b. Enhanced Tenant Relations C. Improved Lease Compliance d. Strong financial position IMM Airport RV Pork 7 Accelerator Kitchen Enclosure I Collier County Community Redevebpmenl Agency IMMAKALEE CRA i The Ploce to Call Home ! WHAT'S NEXT (in longer terms) • Runway 18/36 Rehabilitation • Taxiway B Rehabilitation • Taxiway C Extension • Hangar Construction • Industrial Park Development Enclosure 1 Mr. Lobb said that runway 927 is very conceptual and is also going to be more of a demand based item. This runway is to set to be extended to a length of 10,000 feet. Mr. Muckel said that you can't just crossover runway 927 extensions. What is holding this up? This runway extension means jobs and economic development for Immokalee. Mr. Lobb said this is a demand driven item. It is contingent upon FAA funding. Price tag is up in the ends of 10 million. Mr. Muckel said what if Arthrex came to you and said they need a runway to ship out their products. Mr. Lobb said they would have to start small and prove that a bigger runway is needed because FAA won't fund it now so that is why it is in our capital plan. Mr. Lobb answered more board and public questions. Mr. Muckel said we get asked by the tenants within the community that the tenants at the airport don't pay property taxes, they don't pay into the TIF, they don't pay into the CRA. Is there an expiration date for their lease? Mr. Lobb said they pay sales taxes to the state and each lease is structured different. One tenant has a lease for 30 years and another for 35 years. Mr. Courtright said that Mr. Lobb is the first person in years that has addressed the Immokalee Airport. Mr. Courtright said he has insight on many things He has a fully approved flight instruction school in Immokalee but I don't have a place to put the airplanes. I have been unable to bring people in because the few hangars we have are always full and we have always been full. We need to build more hangars. There is a situation at the Immokalee airport that I stepped into that is a bucket of worms. I found out that the building that we just discussed the two hangars and administrative services were funded by federal HUD grants and other grant funds. And it had a specific purpose to be established as an import/export facility federally funded part of it with HUD and other grants. Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA i The Place to Cott Home! Enclosure 1 The grant document itself addresses the fact that the building is to be used under DOT as a federal inspection station and cargo facility and it complies in all aspects to be able to work tomorrow. The airport has been identified in writing that is it has been approved now as an Import/ Export Facility it just needs one thing. It needs for Collier County to approve somebody or a business to be identified as such. The county has got to indentify somebody or company to function in that capacity. I would like for Hummingbird Flight Services to be activated as that company. The building has been built under grants and has conditions it has to provide full service of an approved airport for cargo. I personally produced all these documents to the CRA. Mr. Muckel said we provided the documents provided by Mr. Courtright to the board last month. Mr. Nappo asked what was in the building now. Mr. Courtright said that the Sherriff's Department is in the building now. Mr. Courtright said that is the point that it is a total violation of the grant and it is documented that if they fail to comply with the grant conditions they are subject to the same thing that happened to the Immokalee CRA and the same thing that happened to the Immokalee Airport with the RV Park. Mr. Courtright said that the grant conditions were violated by the airport for allowing the Sheriff's Department to use it for other things than they were built for and for letting the drag strip use it too. Mr. Lobb said quickly that there are two different things to talk about. The Foreign Trade Zone exists and is totally different from what he is talking about. The Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) designation offers companies the convenience of deferring any duties or taxes until the business ships the goods outside of the FTZ. The FIS Customs facility was the intent of the building but those aren't the grants conditions for that. The cost to operate the customs facility is $250,000 a year. If we had a demand to have customs facilities we would do it. The RV Park was a grant violation and has been put on the record. J. CRA New Business 1. LDC Amendment — update Staff provided board with an update of the Main Street Overlay Subdistrict boundary reduction. We are working with county staff we are ready to move forward we have the executive summary and the map and the amendment request language will go before the (DSAC) Development Services Advisory Committee, the Collier County Planning Commission, and the Board of County Commission. I will bring final documents back to you next month. The total history and timeline of this reduction request had to be provided to county staff. Staff and board discussed some potential new businesses trying to come into Immokalee. The business is a used car dealership. Collier County Community Redevebpment Agency IMM®KALEE CRA i The Pace to call Home i Enclosure 1 2. CRA Commercial Grant Programs i. Commercial Fagade Grant ii. Sweat Equity Grant Staff said they have received a couple of inquiries regarding the Commercial Fagade Grant but we haven't received any formal applications yet. Once we do we will set up a meeting and score them and move forward with a single application. Mr. Null wanted to know if the programs were strictly for commercial businesses. If we can do anything for Non -Profit businesses like the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Muckel said the businesses have to pay into the tax base. We do not have a program in place for Non - Profit based businesses. Staff said that we had the new owner of the Bullrider's building came in for information they are using it as a watermelon packing house. The owner of the Winn -Dixie shopping Center has also inquired about a fagade grant. * ** Board moved Agenda Item K.3. up due to time constraints. 3. Advisory Board Vacancies — update i. Chief Paul Anderson (Enclosure 7) ii. Bernardo Barnhart (Enclosure 8) iii. Maria Elena O'Neill (Enclosure 9) iv. Mariela Romero (Enclosure 10) Staff provided board with Enclosures 7 -10 which are applications for Chief Paul Anderson, Bernardo Barnhart, Maria O'Neill, and Mariela Romero. After discussion board would like to appoint all four applicants to the Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency. The board currently has three vacancies so Mariela Romero's application will be postponed until January 1, 2016 when the new ordinance gets put in place. Action: Mr. Ski Olesky made a motion to appoint Chief Paul Anderson, Bernardo Barnhart, Maria O'Neill to the Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency which serves as the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory board. Mariela Romero will be appointed in January 2016 once the existing Enterprise Zone Development Agency ordinance expires which dictates a cap on Board participation of 13 members. The motion was seconded by Ms. Cindy Lozano and the motion was approved by unanimous vote. 7 -0. ** *Citizens Comments Carrie Williams would like to speak under Citizens Comments because she has to leave. I wanted to bring to everyone's attention the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan I think Brad has a copy and he said he was going to forward to everyone. They are going to do a 21 day public comment until November 13, 2015. You can go online you can make a public comment on roads that we want to make a priority. You can read through their needs accessement. What I understand from their engineer is that on the Needs Assessment table the roads highlighted in green has been elevated for concerns the ones not highlighted in green they are waiting for funding from the state. We need to make Little League Road and SR 82 a priority. Please look at the material when CRA staff sends it to you. Please provide your comments. All the information is on the www.CollierMPO.com. Brad provided board with details of the LRTP 2040. Brad asked Carrie Williams what she would like to see as a priority. She said we need to make Little League Road a priority and have it moved over to the cost feasibility plan. 10 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMM®KALEE CRA I The Place to Cali Home ! Enclosure 1 Mr. Daniel Gonzalez wanted to provide comments on the Open Air Market. Mr. Gonzalez said he spoke with Mr. Joseph Mucha a couple weeks back and he is waiting on some information from him. He said that he spoke to his vendors regarding the poles situation. The ones that had concern and questions he told them to come here today. CRA staff told Mr. Gonzalez that two of his vendors showed up and addressed their concerns. Mr. Joseph Mucha provided board and Mr. Daniel Gonzalez a recap on the open air market tent frame situation. Both markets will have to put them up on Friday and take them down on Monday. He also said that they have addressed the situation with people setting up outside the market to sell. Mr. Gonzalez said that he is still having issues with people setting up across of Main Street right in front of his market. I made my vendors remove the tent frames last weekend and I lost four vendors because I am enforcing the rules and Mr. Esquivel isn't. The rules need to be enforced across the board. A lot of my vendors are elderly so they are doing this as an extra income so they can make ends meet. They have a hard time setting up and breaking down the tent frames. If the complaints are for them to look better I can work on it to make it look better. My market is open from Thursday to Sunday so my vendors would set up on Thursday and breakdown on Monday. * * * *Board moved back to Regular Agenda Items. J. 3. 3. Draft Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan — update Staff provided board with an update on the stormwater master plan. Mr. Muckel said he gave a presentation yesterday to the Big Cypress Basin Board. He said he gave them an update on where we stand with the stormwater improvements throughout the community and that we would be updating the existing Immokalee Stormwater Master plan. I asked for their input. Lisa Koehler the Big Cypress Basin Director will be weighing in and coming into the conversations now. She is going to provide tweaks to the plan and so is Jerry Kurtz the Stormwater planner with Collier County He has ear marked $200,000 in his budget for Immokalee improvements. 4. Immokalee CRA Advisory Board Membership Criteria & Enterprise Zone Sunset Ordinance (Enclosure 5) Staff provided board with Enclosure 5 with is ordinance repealing in its entirety Ordinance 495 -22 which established the Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency for review. Board will bring fully executed documents at a future meeting. K. Old Business 1. CRA Project Manager Report Staff provided board with an update on the two storm water projects. i. Drainage and Sidewalk Improvements Projects a. Immokalee Drive Project Staff is still waiting for contractor to complete punch list items requested by county staff on September 2, 2015. Quality has agreed to do work as warranty work. Half of the work has been completed by contractor. 11 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMAKALEE CRA i The Place to Call Horne! Enclosure 1 b. Colorado Avenue Project Staff is waiting for a proposal from new contactor for punch list items requested by county staff on September 2, 2015. This work will have to be paid with CRA funds. ii. CRA Social Media /Web Site Management — Relevanza Training CRA staff will have social media training about 12 hours worth of training since we are taking over all the web social media marketing outreach for the CRA. I requested that the IT department lift all the social media restrictions from our laptops for all staff. This training includes website updates for our existing web site for www.ImmokaleeToday.com. 2. MSTU Project Manager Report (Enclosure 6) Staff provided board with an update on the Immokalee Lighting and Beautification MSTU projects and activities. Mr. Sainvilus discussed the banners in detail with the board. He provided board with a cost for the three different sets of banners we will be ordering. Banners: Immokalee Banners: 90 Banners of 11 each for $4,140.00 Banners we have done in the past and will print out again this year. Immokalee t,"J. 0.21. —" 12 Immokalee Immokalee i Immokalee Fla Jc .. rM ZiW or��b +r Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA I The Place to Cal Home 1 Cornucopia Banners: 75 Cornucopia $3,318.75 Art Design $25.00 The design will be redone to include local produce. Holiday /Christmas Banners: 75 Holiday /Christmas Banners $3,356.25 18 oz Vinyl Banners about $45 per Banner �Okh Vendor quoteAmount �P,SSlel! Carrot-TOP 511.664 3: Arkansas'FlagandBanner $17,775.00 ` e ` • 75 Holiday /Christmas$3,356.25 • • • 75 Cornucopia $3,318.75 • 90 TradFtionaf $4,140.00 The top three Banners are: • 2 • 3 • 12 Christmas Decoration for the holes without the anl?els a. Snowflakes 25% off = $749.25 Each (25) b. Tree 25% off = $276.50 Each (20) c. Wreath 25% off = $360.50 Each (20) d. Bells 25% off = $332.50 Each (25) Enclosure 1 13 Colflw County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA i The Place to Call Home Enclosure 1 Vendor Quote Amount Brady and Associated Artists $43,211.75 Temple Display $72,780.00 Bronner's Commercial Display $123,087.25 Decline to bid Brimmers Custom Decor Lighting Report: ► Zocalo Park: • Christmas Tree- 20ft fully decorated • Artificial Tree $16,500.00 ► Add existing GFI receptacles to new time clock. Replace missing or broken GFI receptacles covers. Run 120v circuit using existing race way. • Material $1,765.00 • Labor $3,120.00 Total $4,885.00 • Blue poles: • Lighted Garlands for $6,300.00 • 9th St. through Westclox - Check poles and install 120v outlets needed o Material $502.00 o Labor $300.00 Total $802.00 per pole (50 poles) Zocalo & Blue poles $44,985.00 Note: per annual contract 13 -6166. Budget Summary• Vendor Commitment Amount Brady and Associated Artists — Snow Flakes $43,211.75 Carrot -Top- Holiday Banners Trimmers- Christmas Tree Trimmers- Lighted Garlands Simmonds Electrical — Poles and Zocalo _ Total $3,356.25 (All Banners $11,069.38) $16,500.00 $6,300.00 $44,985.00 $114,353.00 ($122,066.13) Sidewalk and Streetscape: (per MSTU 2015 Annual Plan) • Request For Proposal- Design phase • Eustis Ave W. (streetscape). • 9th St. N. (sidewalk) ITech to Lake Trafford. • Jefferson Ave (sidewalk) Lake Trafford. to 15th St (US29) 14 Collier County Comtnunity Redevelopment Agency IMM®KALEE CRA 1 The Place to Call Home! Immokalee Main St. Improvements Enclosure 1 Immokalee Main Street Improvements Design Cost Estimate Update plans to include 1 comprehensive Landscaping Design $15,000.00 Incorporate AIM's CAD files into GradyMinor Civil Plans $15,000.00 Coordinate with AIM Engineering $5,000.00 Signal Design $70,000.00 Total Design Cost Estimate $105,000.00 Construction Cost Estimate Landscaping and Irrigation within the median along Main Street based on JRL design (Appendix A) $78,685.96 Sight Line and ADA Improvement Project (Includes GradyMinor Civil Plans, JRL Planting, Hardscape and Irrigation Plan)(Appendix B) $568,712.71 Addition of 2 Signals @ $300,000.00 /Signal $600,000.00 Addition of AIM Engineering recommendations (Fence in median, RRFB's)(Appendix C) $125,155.45 Total Construction Cost Estimate $1,372,554.12 Grand totall $1,477,554.12 Safety Improvements only Sight Line and ADA Improvement Project - GradyMinor Civil Plans (Excluding JRL Planting, Hardscape and Irrigation Plans)(A endix B) $291,765.10 Addition of 2 Signals @ $300,000.00 /Signal $600,000.00 Addition of AIM Engineering recommendations (Fence in median, RRFB's) (Appendix C) $125,155.45 Total $1,016,920.55 • FDOT will Design the Signals (saving $70,000). • FDOT Design will start 2017. • Construction cost for the Safety Improvements budgeted for 2018 ($500,000). • Commissioner Nance would like to walk the site. (Main St. & First St.). 3. Advisory Board Vacancies Discussed above. 4. Code Enforcement — update Mr. Joe Mucha provided board with an update on Code Enforcement in Immokalee. He announced that the Director position for Code Enforcement is vacant and that all investigators from Immokalee are being shifted. Maria Rodriguez and Weldon Walker will be going to Naples and Ed Morad will be retiring. 15 Collier County Conwnunily Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA i The Place to Call Home Enclosure 1 i. McCrory's Building Mr. Mucha said he has no new update for the McCrory's Building. Fines are still being imposed and it is with the county attorney's office. ii. Mobile Home Park Initiative No update was provided. iii. Open Air Flea Markets Discussed above. L. Citizen Comments: Mr. Jim Wall announced that he will be at Highlands Elementary school tomorrow for Career Day from 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM with 3` , 4th, and 5th graders. If anyone wants to join him feel free to stop by. Ms. Andrea Halman would like to know if we can make the grocery store on Lake Trafford down from Winn -Dixie to lock the dumpsters because homeless people are dumpster diving and leaving all the trash on the floor. She also discussed the continued shopping cart issue. Mr. Muckel also wanted to let the board know that he reached out to the counties Adopt of the Road Program contact and she sent the application and the procedures for the program. It turns out that there are actually 7 road segments in Immokalee up for adoption, each about a mile long so we will have the information added to your agenda packet next month. M. Next Meeting Date: CRA & EZDA Meeting November 18, 2015 at 8:30 A.M. N. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 11: 26 AM 16 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 2 1 The Place to Call Horne! MINUTES State Enterprise Zone Development Agency — October 21, 2015 750 South 5th Street, Immokalee, FL A. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Frank Nappo, CRA Vice -Chair at 11:26 A.M. B. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum. EZDA Members Present: Frank Nappo, Ski Olesky, Estil Null, Cindy Lozano, Andrea Halman, Jim Wall, and Joseph Mucha. EZDA Members Absent /Excused: Martha Williams, Mike Facundo, and Julio Estremera. Action: A quorum was announced as being present. Others Present: Daniel Gonzalez, Dottie Cook, Justin Lobb, Maria Perez, and Marvin Courtright. Staff. Brad Muckel, James Sainvilus, and Christie Betancourt C. Adoption of Agenda. . Action: Mr. Ski Olesky made a motion to approve the Agenda. Mr. Estil Null seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 7 -0. D. Consent Agenda. 1. Approval of Minutes i. EZDA September 16, 2015 Meeting (Enclosure 1) Action: Mr. Ski Olesky made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Estil Null seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 7 -0. E. Old Business. 1. Enterprise Zone sunset — update Staff provided board with an update on the sunset set for December 31, 2015. 2. Advisory Board Vacancies i. Chief Paul Anderson (Enclosure 2) ii. Bernardo Barnhart (Enclosure 3) iii. Maria Elena O'Neill (Enclosure 4) iv. Mariela Romero (Enclosure 5) Staff provided board with Enclosure 2 — 5 which are applications for Chief Paul Anderson, Bernardo Barnhart, Maria O'Neill, and Mariela Romero. After discussion board would like to appoint all four applicants to the Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency. The board currently has three vacancies so Mariela Romero's application will be postponed until January 1, 2016 when the new ordinance gets put in place. Action: Mr. Jim Wall made a motion to appoint Chief Paul Anderson, Bernardo Barnhart, & Maria O'Neill to the Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency. Mariela Romero will be appointed in January 2016 once the new ordinance gets put in place. The motion was seconded by Mr. Estil Null and the motion was approved by unanimous vote. 7 -0. F. New Business. No new business. G. Citizen Comments: No comments. H. Next Meeting. EZDA meeting will be on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 8:30 A.M. 1. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 AM Collier County Community (1— tlY = —�� IMMOKALEE CRA i The Ptoce to Cali Horne! Enclosure 3 MINUTES Meeting of the Immokalee Lighting and Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee Board on October 28, 2015. 750 South 5t" Street, Immokalee, FL A. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Cherryle Thomas MSTU Chairman at 8:35 AM B. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum. MSTU Advisory Committee Members Present: Cherryle Thomas, Norma Garcia and Bill Deyo. MSTU Advisory Committee Members Absent /Excused: Andrea Halman and Lucy Ortiz. Others Present: Armando Yzaguirre. Staff. Brad Muckel, Christie Betancourt, and James Sainvilus. C. Introductions. The board members present and members of the public introduced themselves. D. Adoption of Agenda. Action: Ms. Norma Garcia made a motion to approve the Agenda. Mr. Bill Deyo seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. E. Communication. 1. Public Notices F. Approval of Minutes. MSTU Advisory Committee Meeting for September 23, not August 26, 2015. Action: Mr. Bill Deyo made a motion to approve the minutes for the SeTtember 23, 2015 MSTUAdvisory Committee Meeting and to correct the date from August 26t to September 23 on the agenda, which was corrected by Norma Garcia. The motion was seconded by Ms. Norma Garcia and the minutes were approved by unanimous vote. G. Announcements. 1. December 3, 2015 — 2 °a Annual Christmas Tree lighting event on 1 st and Main Street (Zocola Plaza). 2. December 12, 2015 - 24th Annual Christmas Around the World and Gala. 3. Next Fiscal Year James Sainvilus will be on Active Duty starting January 8, 2016 ending January 23, 2016 in Germany. H. New Business 1. Immokalee Overlay: Staff briefed the MSTU Board of the new LDC changes that are under review- removing the prohibited uses within the overlay with the exception of all properties along Main Street from 1St St. through 9`h St. 1. Old Business 1. Code Enforcement — Update: Joseph Mucha could not make it to the meeting. 2. Contractor Reports i. Maintenance Report — A &M (Emailed Photos). Armando suggested that we add more color to the New Market Rd triangle in front of the monument. The Irrigation system on 1St Street is not communicating with to the Naples system and he will troubleshoot it. Armando will be out on vacation next week. He will prepare a quote for pruning the trees on 1 St and Main St. CoMw County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKAIEE CRA i The aloe to Call Home! Enclosure 3 MSTU Project Manager provided Board with the following updates: 3. MSTU Budget Report i. Current Budget (Enclosure 2) ii. PO Report (Enclosure 3) iii. Expenditures (Enclosure 4) 4. MSTU Project Manager Report (Enclosure 5) i. Banners ii. Christmas Tree Lighting iii. Lighting Report iv. Sidewalk and Streetscape v. Immokalee Main Street Improvements 5. CRA Project Manager Report - Brad Muckel provided board with an update on: i. CRA Business Assistance Grant — Still looking for applicants. ii. Brad gave out a Collier 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan comment form to all the attendees to fill out and mail to the MPO using the pre stamped form. The community needs to get their main projects elevated from the "Needs Assessment Plan" to the cost feasibility table. iii. Need a storage facility at Road & Bridge for the CRA, MSTU and Parks & Recs. Brad suggested we create a cost -share agreement for a pole barn to be used as a storage facility. iv. Adopt a Road Program — Brad will get more information on this program. J. Citizen Comments: K. Next Meeting Date: Joint CRA& MSTU Meeting November 18, 2015 at 8:30 A.M. L. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 10:31 AM 2 Enclosure 4 COLLIER COUNTY ADOPT -A -ROAD PROGRAM AGREEMENT Terms and Conditions THIS COLLIER COUNTY ADOPT -A -ROAD AGREEMENT entered into this _ day of , 2014, by and between Collier County (hereinafter the "COUNTY"), and the volunteer group, NAME OF SPONSOR whose address is, ADDRESS OF SPONSOR WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the COUNTY and the GROUP recognize the need and desire for litter -free roads, and enter this Agreement to permit the GROUP to contribute toward the effort of safely maintaining a litter -free Collier County; and WHEREAS, by signature below, the GROUP agrees to adopt the segment of roadway known as, ROADWAY SEGMENT BEING ADOPTED, and acknowledges the hazardous nature of picking up litter, and agrees to the following terms and conditions: A. THE GROUP SHALL: 1. Obey and abide by all laws and regulations relating to safety on the Adopted Roadway. 2. Perform litter removal on the Adopted Roadway in accordance with the Florida Department of Transportation's Accident Prevention Manual, Safe Field Practices, the Florida Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and the Florida Department of Transportation Design Roadway and Standard Index 601 and 602, all of which by this reference are incorporated herein. 3. Only allow such persons to participate as are determined by the GROUP to be responsible enough to safely participate in litter removal activities. Participants must be at least 14 years of age and the GROUP shall provide at least one adult supervisor for every 5 minors participating in the litter removal. There shall at all times be at least one person 18 years of age or older who is on site and responsible for supervising all litter removal activities, with no one at the site under the age of 14 for any reason. 4. Conduct at least two safety procedure meetings per year for its participating members. Participants must sign the hold harmless agreement provided by the COUNTY, and attend a safety meeting conducted by the GROUP before participating in a cleanup activity pursuant to this Agreement. S. Call the Collier County Adopt -A -Road contact and set up dates and times for their safety meetings. 6. Remove litter during daylight hours only, in good weather conditions only. 7. Pick up litter on one side of the road at a time. 8. Not pick tip litter at construction sites, in tunnels, on bridges or over- passes, and on medians, or where otherwise hazardous to do so. 9. Park all vehicles well clear of the Adopted Roadway, at least 20 feet from the edge of the pavement. 10. Remove litter a minimum of once monthly, and whenever the appearance of the Adopted Roadway is objectionable. 11. Obtain required supplies and material from the COUNTY. 12 Place traffic control signs supplied by the COUNTY during trash pickup. 13. Ensure that all participants wear COUNTY supplied or approved safety vests at all times during the litter removal activity. The local maintenance office should be contacted to obtain safety vests, traffic control signs and litter collection bags at least five (5) days prior to litter removal activity and return the same when activity is complete. 14. Not wear clothing that will hinder the sight of participants. 15. Coordinate pickup details with the County's project coordinator at least one week prior to a pickup. 16. Place filled trash bags at the site for pickup and disposal by the COUNTY. 17. After each pickup, the adopting GROUP coordinator will file a report detailing the number of people involved, number of bags of litter collected, composition and estimate of recyclable materials, and hours spent. Pre- printed forms will be fm-nished by the COUNTY for making the reports, and filed with the COUNTY project coordinator. 18. The GROUP is encouraged to separate recyclable materials. All proceeds from redemption of recyclable materials shall become the property of the Group. 19. Unused materials and supplies fin-nished by the COUNTY shall be returned to the COUNTY within two workdays following cleanup or, with COUNTY coordinator's permission, be retained by the GROUP during the term of this Agreement. 14 B. THE COUNTY SHALL: 1. Provide safety vests, trash bags, pickup sticks, and traffic control signs. 2. Provide GROUP with an outline pertaining to safety regulations. 3. Remove the filled trash bags as soon as possible after the pickup. 4. Remove litter from the Adopted Roadways only under unusual circumstances, i.e., to remove large, heavy or hazardous items. 5. Construct and place a roadside sign stating that the GROUP is responsible for keeping the area free of litter. C. TERM OF AGREEMENT: This is a month -to- month, at -will agreement, terminable by either party, with or without cause, on 30 days written notice to the other party. This Agreement creates no rights or interest. If, in the sole judgment of the County Project Coordinator, it is found that the GROUP is not meeting the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the COUNTY may terminate this Agreement effective immediately. The COUNTY reserves the right to modify or cancel the program at any time. Upon the termination of this Agreement by either party, the GROUP will immediately return all County -owned materials to the County project coordinator. D. HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE: The GROUP covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless Collier County and its officers, agents and employees from any claim, loss, damage, cost, charge or expense arising out of any act, action, neglect or omission by the Group or by any person performing litter removal as part of the GROUP during the performance of the Agreement, whether direct or indirect, and whether to any person or property to which Collier County or said parties may be subject, except that neither GROUP nor any of its members shall be liable under this provision for damages arising out of injury or damage to persons or property directly caused or resulting from the sole negligence of Collier County, and its officers, employees or agents. E. NO ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement is non - transferable and non - assignable in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Collier County. 3 F. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS: This Agreement is the full and complete agreement between the parties, and may not be modified except by a writing signed by both parties. Any and all prior understandings between the parties, either oral or written, with respect to the matters set forth above, have been incorporated and merged into this Agreement, and are otherwise of no further force or effect. This Agreement is for litter removal activities only. No beautification activities are authorized by this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date written above. ATTEST: DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk an Deputy Clerk Approved as to form and legality: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA go Tom Henning, Chairman GROUP: By: Name (print):_ Title (print): _ Phone # (day): _ Phone # (night): Randall Blvd fr Everglades hdg west for 1 mile Santa Barbara Boulevard from Green Boulevard to Pine Ridge Road Santa Barbara Blvd from GGP to Green Blvd Santa Barbara Blvd from Radio Rd to Golden Gate Pkwy Santa Barbara Boulevard from Golden Gate Parkway to Green Boulevard Vanderbilt Bch Rd from CR951 westerly to Canal Vanderbilt Beach Rd from Logan Blvd to E of Canal Vanderbilt Beach Road from CR951 westerly to Canal Westclox from Hwy 29 to Carson Rd. (Immokalee) Wilson Blvd from Imm Rd south for 1.5 miles Locations 1 st St N from SR29 to Immokalee Drive (Immokalee) 1 st Street S. from CR29 to Stockade Rd. Airport Rd from Clubhouse Dr to J & C Blvd CR 29 from Chokoloskee Welcome sign to Small Wood CR 837 from SR29 to Janes Scenic Dr. CR 858 - east of SR 29 to State prison property /County Line Road CR 92 (San Marco Rd) to US 41 CR 951 from R S H to Grand Lely Drive CR 951 from Rattlesnake Hammock Road to Grand Lely Drive CR 951 from Rattlesnake- Hammock for 2 miles north CR29 from Carnestown south 2 miles Desoto Blvd from 18th Avenue SE to 34th Avenue SE Floridan & Caroline Aves. (Naples Manor area) G.G.Pkwy from Santa Barbara Blvd to CR 951 Golden Gate Blvd from 8th St SE to Everglades Blvd Golden Gate Boulevard from 8th Street SE to Everglades Boulevard Golden Gate Parkway from Airport Rd to Livingston Rd Golden Gate Parkway from Santa Barbara Boulevard to CR 951 Goodlette Frank Road from Golden Gate Parkway to Creech Road Green Blvd from Logan to Collier Blvd Greenway Rd from US 41 to the end Immokalee Rd from 858 to 47th Ave NE Immokalee Road from Goodlette Frank Rd to Airport Rd Immokalee Road from Olde Cypress Boulevard to Ibis Cove (still waiting on paperwork to be returned from this group) Lake Trafford Rd from Carson Rd to Little League Rd Lake Trafford Rd from SR 29 to Carson Road Logan Blvd from Vanderbilt to Immokalee Logan Blvd. from Green Blvd to Pine Ridge Road Main Street from Brown Way to Lake Trafford Rd Main Street from Jerome Ave to Brown Way Oil Well Rd from East of the HighSchool to Everglades Blvd. Oil Well Road from Immokalee Rd to East of the High School Pine Ridge Rd from Airport Rd to 1 -75 Polly Avenue from Rattlesnake Hammock Road to Sunset Boulevard Radio Rd from Livingston to Santa Barbara Enclosure 5b 'F k 4 r`� 1. � T FLORIDA DEPARTME-INSff 0 STATE RICK SCOTT Governor October 29, 2015 Honorable Dwight E. Brock Clerk of the Circuit Court Collier County Post Office Box 413044 Naples, Florida 34101 -3044 Attention: Ms. Ann P. Jennejohn, Deputy Clerk Dear Mr. Brock: KEN DETZNER Secretary of State Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, this will acknowledge receipt of your electronic copy of Collier County Ordinance No. 2015 -57, which was filed in this office on October 29, 2015. Sincerely, Ernest L. Reddick Program Administrator ELR/lb R. A. Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399 -0250 Telephone: (850) 245 -6270 • Facsimile: (850) 488 -9879 www.dos.state.il.us ORDINANCE NO. 2015 - 5 7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY ORDINANCE NO. 95 -22, AS AMENDED, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE IMMOKALEE ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND ADOPTED THE IMMOKALEE ENTERPRISE ZONE STRATEGIC PLAN PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 290.001 - 290.016, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Florida Enterprise Zone Act (Act), as set forth in Sections 290.001- 290.016, Florida Statutes, established a process that clearly identifies severely distressed areas and provides incentives by both the state and local governments to induce private investment in such areas; and . WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) nominated the Immokalee Community to be considered by the Florida Department of Commerce for Enterprise Zone Designation; and WHEREAS, through its adoption of Ordinance No. 95 -22, the Board established the Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency pursuant to the Act; and adopted the Immokalee Enterprise Zone Strategic Plan; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Act, Ordinance No. 95 -22, as subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 97 -81, also provided for appointment and composition of the Agency as well as its powers and duties; and WHEREAS, Section 290.16, Florida Statutes, directs that "Sections 290.001- 290.014 are repealed December 31, 2015;" and WHEREAS, the Board finds it necessary to repeal Ordinance No. 95 -22, as amended, effective December 31, 2015. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: SECTION ONE: REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 95 -22, AS AMENDED. Effective December 31, 2015, Collier County Ordinance No. 95 -22, and all amendments thereto, shall be repealed in their entirety. [I 5-CRA-00340/1210547/1 ] I E) SECTION TWO: ELIMINATION OF THE IMMOKALEE ENTERPRISE ZONE STRATEGIC PLAN. Effective December 31, 2015, The Immokalee Enterprise Zone Strategic Plan shall be of no further force or effect. SECTION THREE: INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be made a part of the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinance may be renumbered or re- lettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or any other appropriate word. SECTION FOUR: CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY. In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other Ordinance of Collier County or other applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion. SECTION FIVE: EFFECTIVE DATE. Pursuant to Section 290.16, Florida Statutes, this Ordinance shall become effective on December 31, 2015. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this day of 2015. ATTEST: DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk By. t-c . 0° Clerk .ilt�I1�JFC' Al1,�f: - Approved 4s to form and legality: Jennifer A. Belped • '. Assistant County A ey y A� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA By: TIM NANCE, CHAIRMAN [15 -CRA- 00340/1210547/1] SThis ordinance `:I, ^ i with the �l ! Ray r of 1[,JCI,�/(f _.__ /�- 0 y of �4.� and ocknowledgem that fili i e is day of , By - ow 2 A Enclosure 6a LDC Section 2.03.07.G.5 G. Immokalee Urban Overlay District. To create the Immokalee Urban Overlay District with distinct subdistricts for the purpose of establishing development criteria suitable for the unique land use needs of the Immokalee Community. The boundaries of the Immokalee Urban Overlay District are delineated on the maps below. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** 5. Main Street; Overlay Subdistrict. Special conditions for the properties identified in the Immokalee Area Master Plan; referenced on Map 7; and further identified by the designation "MSOSD" on the applicable official Collier County Zoning Atlas Maps. The purpose of this designation is to encourage development and redevelopment by enhancing and beautifying the downtown Main Street area through flexible design and development standards. a. Permitted uses. For all properties within the Main Street Overlay Subdistrict, except for properties hatched as indicated on Map 7, the Main Street Overlay Subdistrict, all permitted uses within the uses within the underlying zoning districts contained within this Subdistrict, and the following uses may be permitted as of right in this Subdistrict: 1. Hotel and motels (7011) 2. Communication towers, as defined in section 5.05.09, subject to the following: i. Such tower is an essential service use as defined by subsection 2.01.03 A.4; and ii. Such tower may not exceed a height of 75 feet above grade including any antennas attached thereto. b. Permitted uses. For hatched properties within the Main Street Overlay Subdistrict, all permitted uses within the underlying zoning districts contained within this Subdistrict, and the following uses are permitted as of right in this Subdistrict: 1. All uses allowed in the Commercial Professional District (C -1), of this Code, except for group 7521. 2. Communication towers, as defined in section 5.05.09 subject to the following: i. Such tower is an essential service use as defined by subsection 2.01.03 A.4; and ii. Such tower may not exceed a height of 75 feet above grade including any antennas attached thereto. C. Prohibited uses. All uses prohibited within the underlying residential and commercial zoning districts contained within this Subdistrict, and the following uses, shall be prohibited in the Main Street Overlay Subdistrict: 1. Automobile parking (7521) on all properties having frontage on Main Street, North First Street, South First Street and North 9t' Street within the Main Street Overlay Subdistrict. 2. Automotive dealers (5511, 5521, 5531 installation, 5551, 5561, 5571, 5599) on all properties having frontage on Main Street, North First Street, South First Street and North 9`h Street within the Main Street Overlay Subdistrict. 3. Gasoline service stations (5541) on all properties having frontage on Main Street and gasoline service stations (5541 with services and repairs as described in section - 5.05.05) are on all properties having frontage on North First Street and South First Street within the Main Street Overlay Subdistrict. 4. Primary uses such as convenience stores and grocery stores are prohibited from servicing and repairing vehicles in conjunction with the sale of gasoline, on all properties having frontage on Main Street, North First Street, South First Street and North 9`h Street within the Main Street Overlay Subdistrict. Page 1 of 4 5. Automotive repair, services, parking (7514, 7515, 7521) and carwashes (7542) on all properties having frontage on Main Street, North First Street, South First Street and North 9t` Street within the Main Street Overlay Subdistrict. 6. Radio and television repair shops (7622 automotive) is prohibited on all properties having frontage on Main Street, North First Street, South First Street and North 9t" Street within the Main Street Overlay Subdistrict. 7. Outdoor storage yards and outdoor storage are prohibited within any front, side or rear yard on all properties within the Main Street Overlay Subdistrict. 8. Drive - through areas shall be prohibited on all properties having frontage on Main Street, North First Street, South First Street and North 9I' Street within the Main Street Overlay Subdistrict. 9. Warehousing (4225). 10. Communication towers, as defined in section 5.05.09 of this Code, except as otherwise permitted in this Subdistrict. 11. Any other heavy commercial use which is comparable in nature with the forgoing uses and is deemed inconsistent with the intent of this Subdistrict shall be prohibited. d. Accessory uses. 1. Uses and structures that are accessory and incidental to the permitted uses as of right in the underlying zoning districts contained within this subdistrict and are not otherwise prohibited by this subdistrict. 2. Communication towers, as defined in section 5.05.09 subject to the following: i. Such tower is an essential service use as defined by subsection 2.01.03 AA.; and ii. Such tower may not exceed a height of 75 feet above grade including any antennas attached thereto. e. Conditional uses. 1. Conditional uses of the underlying zoning districts contained within the subdistrict, subject to the standards and procedures established in section 10.08.00 and as set forth below: i. Local and suburban passenger transportation (4131, 4173) located upon commercially zoned properties within the Main Street Overlay Subdistrict. ii. Communication towers, as defined in section 5.05.09 of this Code for essential service uses as defined by subsection 2.01.03 A.4 that exceed a height of 75 feet above grade including any antennas attached thereto. f. Special requirements for outdoor display and sale of merchandise. i. Outdoor display and sale of merchandise, within the front and side yards on improved properties, are permitted subject to the following provisions: a) The outdoor display /sale of merchandise is limited to the sale of comparable merchandise sold on the premises and is indicated on the proprietors' occupational license. b) The outdoor display /sale of merchandise is permitted on improved commercially zoned properties and is subject to the submission of a site development plan that demonstrates that provisions will be made to adequately address the following: i) Vehicular and pedestrian traffic safety measures. ii) Location of sale /display of merchandise in relation to parking areas. iii) Fire protection measures. iv) Limited hours of operation from dawn until dusk. Page 2 of 4 ii. Outdoor display and sale of merchandise within the sidewalk area only shall be permitted in conjunction with "Main Street" approved vendor carts, provided the applicant submits a site development plan which demonstrates that provisions will be made to adequately address the following: a) Location of sale /display of merchandise in relation to road rights -of -way; b) Vendor carts are located on sidewalks that afford the applicant a five (5) foot clearance for non - obstructed pedestrian traffic; and c) Limited hours of operation from dawn until dusk. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX LDC Section 4.02.32 4.02.32 - Specific Design Standards for the Immokalee —Main Street Overlay Subdistrict A. Dimensional Standards. 1. Front yard. Ten (10) feet except in the event of an awning, arcade or colonnade which may extend up to seven (7) feet into the required yard. 2. Side yard. Zero (0) in the event a wall is contiguous to another wall on an adjacent property, otherwise ten (10) feet. 3. Rear yard. Five (5) feet. 4. Rear yard abutting residential. Twenty (20) feet. 5. Structures shall be no more than thirty -five (35) feet in height, except that hotel /motel uses shall be no more than fifty (50) feet in height. B. Minimum off - street parking and off - street loading. As permitted by section 4.02.31. standards for parking within the Immokalee Central Business district, and as set forth below: Outdoor cafe areas, shall be exempt from parking calculations. 2. All properties within the Main Street Overlay subdistrict, having frontage on Main Street, First Street or Ninth Street are required, by this subdistrict to locate all parking areas in the rear yard and /or in side yards. C. Signs. 1. Projecting signs are permitted in addition to permitted signs provided such signs do not exceed six (6) square feet in size and are elevated to a minimum of eight (8) feet above any pedestrian way. 2. Sandwich boards are permitted, one (1) per eating establishment, not to exceed six (6) square feet in size and shall only be displayed during business hours. D. Development shall be subject to the provisions of section 5.05.08, Architectural and site design standards for commercial buildings and projects, except as set forth below: 1. Properties having frontage on Main Street or First Street or Ninth Street are required to locate their primary business entrance on that street. Parcels fronting both Main Street and First Street or both Main Street and Ninth Street are required to locate their primary business entrance on Main Street. 2. Reflective or darkly tinted glass is prohibited on ground floor windows. Page 3 of 4 3. Properties with less than fifty (50) feet of road frontage shall only require a minimum of one (1) roof change. 4. Commercial projects 5,000 square feet in size or less shall only require a minimum of two (2) design features, as described within section 5.05.08 of this LDC. 5. To encourage redevelopment within the Main Street Overlay subdistrict, for proposed redevelopment of existing projects that do not increase impervious surface area and whose total building area is less than or equal to 5,000 square feet in size, the applicant shall be exempt from section 4.06.00 of the landscaping and buffering provisions, requiring the seal of a landscape architect and shall also be exempt from section 5.05.08., Architectural and Site Design Standards and Guidelines for Commercial buildings and Projects, requiring the seal of an architect. 6. The minimum commercial design criteria, as set forth above, shall be applicable to projects with a total building square footage of less than or equal to 5,000 square feet. E. To encourage redevelopment, the following landscape criteria shall apply to all commercially zoned properties and those residential properties with permitted commercial uses, except where otherwise prohibited by this subdistrict. The following landscape buffering criteria shall be applicable to projects with a total building square footage of less than or equal to 5,000 square feet: 1. Properties adjacent to residentially zoned lots /parcels shall provide a minimum ten (10) foot wide landscape buffer, six (6) foot high hedge or wall (four (4) feet at planting; six (6) feet within one (1) year) with trees spaced no more than twenty (25) feet on center; 2. Properties adjacent to commercially zoned lots /parcels shall provide a minimum five (5) foot wide landscape buffer with a single row hedge and trees spaced no more than thirty (30) feet on center. The hedge shall at a minimum consist of three (3) gallon plants, two (2) feet in height spaced a minimum of three (3) feet on center at planting. 3. A minimum five (5) foot buffer, with at least two (2) trees per lot/parcel or one (1) tree per forty (40) linear feet whichever is greater, shall be required adjacent to all rights -of -way; 4. Lots /parcels that are unable to meet the above minimum landscape criteria, shall be required to provide landscape planters and /or flower boxes for each such property, as recommended by the County Manager or designee. r Page 4 of 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Text underlined is new text to be added. Text V V,~Bold text indicates'a defined term Land Development Code Amendment Request ORIGIN: Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Immokalee AUTHOR: Bradley Muckel, Immokalee CRA DIVISION: Immokalee CRA AMENDMENT CYCLE: 2015 LDC Amendment Cycle 2 LDC SECTION(S): 2.03.07 G.5 Immokalee Main Street Overlay Sub - District ( MSOSD) CHANGE: To relieve all properties epicted in yellow on the map below Formatted: Justified from the list of prohibited commercial uses identified in section 2.03.07 G.5.c of the Collier County Land Development Code (LDC). All other special provisions (permitted uses, accessory uses, conditional uses and special requirements) identified in said LDC section will remain in effect for all properties within the boundaries of the Immokalee Main Street Overlay Sub - District ( IMSOSD)_ This amendment shall have no effect on LDC section 4.02.32 - Specific Design Standards for the IMSOSD. REASON: The IMSOSD was originally codified into the Collier County Land Development Code through the adoption of Ordinance No. 2000 -08. The primary goal of the overlay was to Enclosure 6b Text underlined is new text to be added. Text stFik9thF96igh 06 GUFFBAt WA W be deleted, Bold text indicates a defined term "encourage development and redevelopment by enhancing and beautifying the downtown Main Street area through flexible design and development standards ". The IMSOSD prohibits a number of automotive support uses including convenience stores, gasoline stations, oil/lube facilities, drive -thru operations, car wash businesses, automotive dealerships and tire repair facilities. In August of 2015 a local business owner from within the IMSOSD came to the monthly CRA Advisory Board meeting to explain that he has a potential buyer interested in purchasing his parcel to demolish the existing liquor store drive -thru in order to develop a gas station/convenience store operation. The buyer would not enter into a purchase agreement until the property is removed from the IMSOSD boundary. In subsequent CRA Advisory Board meetings CRA staff explained that the Advisory Board could either 1) strike through certain prohibited uses for ALL properties within the existing boundaries of the IMSOSD allowing for the gas station to be developed, 2) reduce the size of the MSOSD releasing the contentious parcel from the overlay while preserving the Main Street corridor from First to Ninth Streets as the downtown walking district 3) relieve all properties outside of the Main Street corridor from First to Ninth Streets from the list of prohibited uses identified in section 2.03.07 G.5.c of the Collier County Land Development Code (LDC) while preserving all special provisions (permitted uses, accessory uses, conditional uses and special requirements) identified in said LDC section for all properties within the boundaries of the IMSOSD, or 34) do nothing at all and let the property owner pursue a legal remedy. During the special Land Development Regulations Public Workshop of October 1, 2015 from 6- 8 PM, a seconder commercial property owner came forward to request his parcel be removed from the MSOSD boundary so he too could broaden the uses of his commercial structure. Following the workshop a third developer approached CRA staff to notify us that he was also interested in purchasing a parcel of land within the IMSOSD to construct a car dealership, but the LDC prohibits car dealerships within the IMOSD. The yellow highlighted area in the newly proposed map, Exhibit A, releases all three be4h parcels from the MSOSD thereby allowing the land uses to be determined by the base zoning districts. During its regular monthly meeting on November 18, 2015A after considerable discussion and consultation with the County Attorney's Offic and County planning staff the Advisory Board voted unanimously on option three above to-recommending that the BCC relieve all properties outside of the Main Street corridor from First to Ninth Streets from the list of prohibited uses identified in section 2.03.07 G.5.c of the Collier County Land Development Code (LDC) while preserving all other special provisions (permitted uses, accessory uses, conditional uses and special requirements) identified in said LDC section for all properties within the boundaries of the IMSOSD. redilys .t,e gigp F .t o e t .. „ti a:.. + i ., , ntp i F .ti o Although the methodology behind this overlay is acceptable in bringing to Tuition the long -term goal of transforming the entire Downtown Immokalee Central Business District into a walking district, under the direction of the CRA Local Advisory Board, CRA staff is hereby requesting the BCC relieve all nroperties outside of the Main Street corridor from First to Ninth Streets from the list of prohibited uses identified in section 2.03.07 G.5.c of the Collier County Land Text underlined is new text to be added. Bold text indicates a defined term Development Code (LDC) while preserving all other special provisions (permitted uses, accessory uses, conditional uses and special requirements) identified in said LDC section for all properties within the boundaries of the IMSOSD. Dist`"* as a whAl°. It is the intent of the Local CRA Advisory Board to broaden the list of allowable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes to that of the underlying zoning for properties within the highlighted areas of the map shown above, thereby bolstering economic development and fostering job creation through the resultant increased commercial occupancy rate for the commercial structures which will no longer be bound by the list of prohibited SIC codes identified in the overlay provisions. The proposed amendment provides for increased commercial development potential within the Immokalee Main Street Overlay Subdistrict by relieving all parcels highlighted in yellow from using the list of prohibited uses in LDC section 2.03.07 G.5.c DSAC -LDR RECOMMENDATIONS: DSAC RECOMMENDATIONS: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: FISCAL & OPERATIONAL IMPACTS: There are no anticipated fiscal or operational impacts at this time. RELATED CODES OR REGULATIONS: LDC Section 2.03.07 G.5 Main Street; Overlay Sub - district GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPACT: There are no anticipated impacts to the GMP at this time. OTHER NOTESNERSION DATE: Prepared by Bradley Muckel, Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL Ct lAgii� �4fS R[ +t 1 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION 2 SECTION III -NEED 3 The Southwest Florida Promise Zone (SFPZ) covers all of Glades and Hendry Counties in 4 addition to the northern section of Collier County including the rural community of Immokalee, 5 north to the Hendry County border. This three - county area is rural in nature and lies in the 6 southerly center of the state, away from Florida's coastline. Its economy relies heavily on 7 agriculture and Iivestock.Together, the three counties have 11% of the state's total acres in 8 farmland and produce 20% of the state's $1.8 billionannual fruit harvest according to the 2012 9 Census of Agriculture. 10 As identified through the Promise Zone Mapping Tool, the population for this area is 11 76,676 (2010 Census) and the overall poverty rate is 31.19% (ACS 2011 or ELI Rate from CHAS 12 2010).The employment rate is 84.35% (ACS 2011) meaning 15.6% of the population is 13 unemployed which is extremely high. Unemployment has been a long -term problem as 14 evidenced by the high poverty rates and is due to the lack of viable employment opportunities. 15 Hendry County typically has the highest or one of the highest unemployment rates in the state. 16 Many existing jobs arerelated to the agriculture field and are low- paying and often seasonal. 17 The Part 1 Crime Rates per 1,000 people in the SFPZ are shown in the table below for 18 the period 2011 -2013 compared to the rate for Florida. The number of Part 1 crimes are from 19 the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Statistics for Florida, Glades, and Hendry Counties, and 20 from the Collier County Sheriff's Department for the unincorporated portion of Collier County. 21 The rates were slightly less than the rates for Florida as shown in Table 1. 22 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 1 1 µW EST,t z :, SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL i O rAN)+i'�G �O ,,r,‘,.,0!AC..Spy TABLE 1: PART 1 CRIME RATE PER 1,000 PEOPLE ■_ Area 2011 2012 2013 Promise Zone Area 35.83 34.50 32.33 Florida 40.56 37.97 36.05 23 24 The Promise Zone Mapping Tool also identified a vacancy rate of 7.26% (ACS 2011 or 25 USPS 2013)for the designated area. The ACS 2008-2012 homeownership rates for the areas 26 are: Glades 78.1%, Hendry 69.5%and Immokalee/unincorporated Collier 43.7%. 27 SECTION IV-PART A: NEEDS AND ASSETS ASSESSMENT 28 Needs:The SFPZ is an area facing many challenges. As indicated below in Table 2, it has 29 a diverse population that is largely Hispanic, especially in Immokalee. (For data purposes,the 30 Immokalee CDP Census area data were used for the unincorporated portion of Collier County 31 included in the Promise Zone application. The CDP captures approximately 95%of the 32 population in the included area of Collier County and provides recent data on the population.) 33 Many Hispanics come to this area of Florida to work in agriculture and eventually settle 34 here. Many of these people come from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, or other nearby 35 countries and have extremely low education levels, having left school prior to completing 36 eighth grade. This is reflected in the low percentage of residents who have graduated from 37 high school, which is significantly lower in the areas with a high percentage of foreign born 38 residents. 39 The high prevalence of residents speaking a language other than English at home is also 40 an indicator of significant barriers faced by many local residents. Included in this group is the 41 large number of Haitians who live in Immokalee and who speak only Creole. As a result, SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 12 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL t. ff`FS •REA•4('yJ 42 materials for trainings or public meetings, must often be provided in English, Spanish and 43 Creole. TABLE 2: DEMOGRAPHIC DATA FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA PROMISE 20MM Glades Hendry Immokalee CDP Florida Median Age 43.4 32.6 25.5 40.8 % Female 43.4% 47.8% 44.7% 51.1% % Black or African American 13.5% 13.4% 18.9% 16.7% % Hispanic or Latino 21.8% 50.3% 75.6% 23.6% % Language other than Eng. spoken at 21.6% 42.0% 80.5% 27.3% home,age 5+ %Foreign born 15.0% 24.1% 42.6% 19.3% %High school graduate or higher,age 25+ 75.6% 64.3% 32.7% 85.8% Persons per household 3.11 3.24 5.08 2.58 %below poverty level 25.3% 28.7% 45.0% 15.6% 44 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau,American Community Survey(2013). 45 In terms of education, Immokalee includes a vocational school, a branch campus of a 46 Hodges University, a private university, and nearby Ave Maria University, another private 47 university within 10 miles of Immokalee. Hendry County includes a branch campus of Florida 48 Southwestern State College, a state college. Although many of the resources exist to achieve 49 higher education levels in the region, the graduation rate is lower than other areas in the state 50 and the educational attainment levels remain lower. Some of the reasons for this include lack 51 of: parental support and recognition of education's importance in their children's lives, funding 52 for scholarships, adult education (both GED and workforce training) available to non-English 53 speakers, as well as supportive services for students (tutoring, counseling, etc.), public 54 transportation and connections to employment. 55 The lack of education affects the types of businesses that will locate in the community. 56 A recent report prepared by the Site Selection Group for a rural economic development group 57 called FHREDI, of which the SFPZ communities are members, identified the lack of a skilled SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 13 ve,4E37 tt h ,= SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL Cf��rl A NI,04'SL pd fvR j •RE G SO,J 58 workforce as the area's greatest weakness in attracting new businesses. Addressing this issue 59 will require a multi-faceted, long-term approach and is a critical element of the SFPZ Strategic 60 Plan. 61 Physical Needs: SFPZ also struggles with a lack of amenities in many areas due to the 62 low population levels which cannot support them. Much of the SFPZ is approximately one hour 63 by car from larger communities that offer a variety of services and stores. Within SFPZ,these 64 services are non-existent or extremely limited. This not only means residents must travel 65 unacceptable distances for more specialized services, but also there are fewer jobs due to 66 fewer businesses in the SFPZ. Additionally, most communities lack family-friendly/youth 67 activities such as movie theaters, skating rinks, and other similar recreational attractions. 68 Other physical needs include infrastructure such as water and wastewater treatment 69 (many outlying areas are still on wells and septic tanks), widening of several main roads (SR 80), 70 public transit both within the communities and to other communities, and more parks and 71 sports fields for children to play organized sports. 72 Assets: In terms of assets, SFPZ has many to offer. The population is relatively young 73 with the median age ranging from 25.5 to 43.4 in the counties. The population is also ready to 74 work but will need training to perform high-skill jobs. 75 Physical Assets:Some of the physical assets of the area include large amounts of land 76 that is readily available for development. Additionally, the development process in Glades and 77 Hendry County is user-friendly and not unduly burdensome for businesses seeking to locate 78 there or expand existing facilities. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 14 . 9 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL •y -0 '' _105 s'S4f5'REA,5°''J 79 The cost of doing business is lower in the SFPZ area compared to other areas. In the 80 recent report to FHREDI, Site Selection Group found that locating a new business in this area 81 would conservatively offer a savings of between 10% and 13% in annual operating costs over 82 large metropolitan areas. A significant portion of these cost savings can be attributed to the 83 region's relatively low labor costs. 84 The area is also well served by major state roads that connect the communities in the 85 SFPZ with the more populated coastal areas of Florida. The roads provide good 86 interconnectivity among areas for the movement and distribution of goods. There is also rail 87 service through Glades and Hendry that allows for distribution and movement of goods. Collier 88 and Hendry Counties also have small airports that offer space for business development. 89 Eco-tourism is another opportunity for development in the SFPZ. Glades and Hendry 90 border on Lake Okeechobee,the second largest freshwater lake in the U.S.,while Immokalee 91 borders Lake Trafford, another large freshwater lake. Both lakes and the surrounding areas are 92 used for boating,fishing, birdwatching, and other nature-based activities. The City of LaBelle 93 (in Hendry County) also just received funding to offer agricultural tours, similar to the ones held 94 in Clewiston (also in Hendry County), that highlight the logistics of various crops and 95 demonstrate the importance of agriculture to the local and state economy. 96 Existing economic development efforts: Existing economic development work in SFPZ 97 includes efforts by Glades and Hendry Counties to attract new businesses through the inland 98 port approach. Hendry County is working to expand and privatize its Airglades Industrial Park 99 and Airport near Clewiston to serve as an alternative to Miami for certain businesses bringing 100 cargo to the state for distribution. Glades County is developing its Americas Gateway Logistics SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 15 Rim „, by ST r,045, Motes • S SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL •- �l ANl.tdV Or OJ f4fs'RCfi 5� 101 Center as part of its new Glades County Business and Commerce Park. The Training Center at 102 this project was just awarded $3.5 million from the State of Florida and will train workers in 103 manufacturing logistics and distribution for new jobs created at this park and Airglades. 104 The SFPZ area is seeking to expand its food processing footprint. Glades and Hendry 105 recently joined with adjacent Charlotte County to request support to hold an economic summit 106 focusing on developing a food processing industry cluster given the large quantity of fruits and 107 vegetables grown in the area then shipped elsewhere for processing. Along these lines, 108 Immokalee will open a 5,000 sq. foot high-tech culinary kitchen, with shared food processing 109 space for hot and cold products, as well as administrative office space for staff and clients. The 110 facility is designed for use by farmers and cooperatives, start-up food companies and home 111 kitchen entrepreneurs, mid-size food companies, and retail and food service companies. 112 SECTION IV-PART B: PROMISE ZONE PLAN 113 The SFPZ Strategic Plan focuses on five goals to improve the quality of life for residents. 114 The residents of SFPZ love their communities and the many benefits they offer.These include 115 the natural beauty and open space, reduced cost of living, reduced congestion, and often a 116 greater sense of community. However, rural residents also face challenges in that they must 117 drive an hour or more to access specialized services or retail stores, have a greater reliance and 118 need for cars due to the distances traveled and lack of public transit, and have limited job and 119 educational opportunities. 120 The Implementation Partners of the SFPZ developed the goals of the SFPZ Strategic Plan 121 with the intent of creating new opportunities and improving the quality of life for residents. 122 The goals are designed to complement and overlap one another with some goals having SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 16 004 f S FLO. .... l 9 -3 Y Q SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL o tt i PtANl:td� p2 4fs'RE AI SO'') 123 activities that will further other goals. SFPZ members recognize that more partners are needed 124 and hard work will be required, but believe these goals provide a road map for achieving the 125 communities they desire. These communities are ones that celebrate the rural nature of the 126 area and capitalize on the region's assets, provide a good education coupled with opportunities 127 for higher education, provide good job opportunities, and provide safe, livable cities and towns. 128 GOALS ( . Ai c f 6 00 Create Jobs Enhance Improve Reduce Crime Improve Economic Educational Community Activity Opportunities Infrastructure 129 130 The following is a summary of the goals under the SFPZ Strategic Plan. The main goals 131 are: Create Jobs, Enhance Economic Activity, Improve Educational Opportunities, Reduce Crime, 132 and Improve Community Infrastructure. (The Goals and Activities Template includes 133 information on the implementation partners and their roles,the timeline for activities, data to 134 be collected, and the process for collecting it, so that information is not repeated in the 135 narrative.) 136 01)Under the first two, Create Jobs and Enhance Economic Activity, SFPZ members 137 recognize that the rural area will only be attractive to certain industries and have structured 138 their marketing, workforce training and business development efforts along these lines. The 139 2014 report to FHREDI from the Site Selection Group reviewed FHREDI's target industries and 140 added to them to produce the following list: agriculture and agribusiness, life sciences and 141 medical sciences,global logistics and distribution, manufacturing, pre-fab construction SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 17 iiiimi - — _ N.NKST tO. Zy � SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL ,, n c l''VF,-REAL SC''') 142 products, and recreational activities and tourism.As a result, the first subgoal in the Strategic 143 Plan under Create Jobs,focuses on continuing to market the SFPZ area to businesses in these 144 target groups. The goal also builds on the new initiatives in Glades and Hendry for developing 145 sites for businesses in the logistics and distribution industry. Once completed, these initiatives 146 will create hundreds of jobs. The new culinary kitchen in Immokalee will also fit under this goal 147 since it connects to agriculture and agribusiness and is a first step toward attracting more food 148 processing facilities in the SFPZ. 149 0 The second area under Create Jobs addresses training residents for existing and new 150 jobs. The Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board, Inc. (SFWDB) is a strong partner 151 and is prepared to work with new businesses as they arrive to ensure they have a trained 152 workforce. Some training will occur through existing facilities while others will occur at the new 153 Americas Gateway Logistics and Manufacturing Regional Trade Center which will serve as a 154 training facility throughout the six-county FHREDI region. 155 " Under Increase Economic Activity, SFPZ's first subgoal focuses on helping new 156 businesses grow and providing the resources necessary to assist them. Several partners 157 currently work in this area and are seeking funding to expand their services. This subgoal also 158 focuses on developing new markets for locally grown food by selling it to newly created fresh 159 food markets and to local schools for use in their breakfast and lunch programs. This would not 160 only create new job and business opportunities, but would also help address the lack of locally 161 grown food available for purchase in the area. This is a problem in the SFPZ and in fact, Glades SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page I 8 :0„,.. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL s°j. Pt took 4 °r ..j. 0,4 •R€r.∎SOrJ 162 County has been deemed a food desert by USDA due to the lack of grocery stores within the 163 county. 164 The second subgoal under Increase Economic Activity again builds on the natural 165 elements of the area by encouraging eco-tourism. Some eco-tourism businesses already exist, 166 but under this goal, their marketing efforts and programs would be coordinated to reach more 167 visitors and encourage them to see multiple sites during their trips to the area.This would help 168 eco-tourism businesses tap into the more than 11,306,000 residents who live within a 1 or 2 169 hour drive of the SFPZ. 170 CI The Improving Educational Opportunities goal seeks to improve academic programs for 171 youth,thereby improving the skills of the future workforce.The Site Selection Group report to 172 FHREDI identified the unskilled workforce as one of the area's greatest weaknesses. SFPZ seeks 173 to address this not only through the workforce training needed by new businesses that is 174 covered in the Create Jobs goal, but also under this goal. SFWDB found that many adults 175 attending job training lack the foundational skills needed to be successful in a career. Examples 176 of foundational skills include basic math, basic reading, critical thinking, working in teams, time 177 management, people skills and self management/responsibility. While SFWDB is seeking 178 funding to help supplement their programs to offer some of these skills, the School Districts 179 recognize the need to expand instruction in these areas in the K-12 grades since they are 180 important life skills. The SFPZ plan seeks to improve academic achievement of students while 181 incorporating the needed foundational skills. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 19 t�,y(5t t,o c -` SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL SUfs•WEAL SJ� 182 •• The fourth goal of Reducing Crime involves increasing community policing and other 183 community resources to address crime. Although the crime rate for SFPZ is lower than for 184 Florida, a 2014 survey of the SWFRPC Council members (primarily City Council members and 185 County Commissioners), identified the top problem in their communities as drug use and drug- 186 related crimes. For this reason, SFPZ included in its goal additional community policing to 187 become more knowledgeable of the areas patrolled and develop stronger links with residents 188 and businesses to help both prevent and solve crimes. SFPZ also included community task 189 forces that involve law enforcement, code enforcement, public health, and other relevant 190 groups to allow for a coordinated approach to addressing issues as they arise in the community. 191 •5 The last goal of Improving Community Infrastructure focuses on items that affect the 192 quality of life in the region and in some cases,the health and safety of residents. For instance, 193 under this goal funding would be sought for additional drug and mental health treatment 194 programs to help reduce the drug activity identified under the previous goal. The Hendry 195 County Mental Health Center which provides such programs reported a current caseload of just 196 over 1,500 patients with a three-month waiting period for a first visit. 197 Funding is also needed for basic infrastructure such as water and wastewater services, 198 road improvements, public transit, and recreational facilities. As described in the strategic plan, 199 many of these items are limited or completely lacking in certain parts of SFPZ. To make this a 200 desirable place to live for residents, and to attract new businesses that will want their 201 executives and employees to live in the SFPZ communities, funding is needed to fill these gaps. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 110 limi , ., ovasi rtp SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL C r1ANNt d 1'f4lf•Mfnl so`J 202 The Goals and Activities Template includes information on the data to be collected and 203 how it will be shared and this item is addressed in depth in the Partnership Structure Section. 204 SECTION IV-PART C: PROMISE ZONE SUSTAINABILITY AND FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY 205 The Goals and Activities Template includes information on specific funding needs under 206 each goal. Where possible, specific federal programs were included as potential funding 207 sources and the preference applied to Promise Zone communities applying for federal 208 programs will greatly benefit SFPZ. The added help of a federal staff member to navigate the 209 array of federal programs will also be beneficial. The new tax incentives, when passed by 210 Congress, will be a tremendous boost when marketing SFPZ to new businesses. SFPZ 211 recognizes, however,that not all funding can be provided through the public sector. For this 212 reason, the private sector will be targeted for involvement as well. 213 Below is a budget showing the cost for SWFRPC for the first five years of the designation 214 to facilitate implementation of the SFPZ Strategic Plan. One staff person will be assigned to 215 manage the program and will work 40 hours per week on SFPZ projects during the first year, 216 then 20 hours per week for years 2-5.The budget allows for occasional staff time from the 217 Executive Director, Deputy Director, and publication staff. TABLE 3: BUDGET FOR PROGRAM COORDINATION Item Cost Personnel $150,000 Fringe $67,065 Indirect/Other $98,295 Travel $20,000 Supplies $15,000 Total $350,360 218 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 111 t 1 rto z SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL s .74'''''' V f.PLAN ytN Ct J.\ irS`ff REAL S�` 219 SECTION V-PART A: PARTNERSHIP STRUCTURE 220 SWFRPC will serve as the lead entity for SFPZ and will report to USDA on the Promise 221 Zone and its accomplishments. SWFRPC will collect the required data from the partners, 222 compile it, and submit it to USDA and all Implementation Partners on a quarterly basis. 223 Additionally, SWFRPC will provide a portal on its website which will provide a convenient, 224 accessible site where SFPZ partners and residents can access information on SFPZ events. The 225 portal will include the USDA quarterly reports, the SFPZ Strategic Plan and a summary of the 226 achievements made under the Plan. Additional information will be posted periodically, some of 227 which will include news releases, surveys for resident and partner input, and accomplishments. 228 SWFRPC will serve as the lead for securing resident engagement through the various task forces 229 as described below. 230 The Implementation Partners for SFPZ include Glades County, Hendry County, and 231 Collier County/Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). Hendry County signed 232 the preliminary MOU which is included in the Additional Documents section. (Due to time 233 restraints, Glades County will review and approve it on November 24, 2014, and Collier County 234 will review and approve it on December 9, 2014.) Together with SWFRPC, the Implementation 235 Partners will form a Steering Committee for oversight of the SFPZ program. 236 The real work, however, will be accomplished at the task force level. A task force will be 237 created around each goal as shown in the diagram below. Each task force will include one or 238 more Implementation Partner(s),the lead entity, and additional partners that provide services, 239 funding, or other resources related to that goal. Citizens will also be recruited for participation 240 on each task force. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 112 imili ,_ SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL of l°LAH�t�x' „0 241 242 243 USDA 244 NJ,,,sES;,,R� LEAD ENTITY SWFRP Website A is (Southwest Florida Regional Planning Portal for SFPZ 245 Council-SWFRPC) Info mation 246 i SFPZ STEERING COMMITTEE 247 , (Members include SWFRPC, Glades County, Hendry County, Collier County/Immokalee CRA) 248 249 , , '- i -- —" '■:_f_,_,___ _,,). Create Jobs Enhance Improve Reduce Impro e 250 Task Force Economic Education Crime Task Commu ity Activity Task Task Force Force Infrastructure 251 Force I Task Fo ce 252 1 Outcomes/Accomplishments 253 254 Each task force will review the activities and related information (timeline, funding needs, data 255 to be collected) listed under their goal(s) and refine them as needed. The task force will then 256 begin implementation if possible or if funding is needed, begin identifying potential funding 257 sources. Each task force will solicit community input for its activities and goals and will be 258 assisted by SWFRPC in this effort which will use a variety of sources described in the Resident 259 Engagement Section of the narrative. 260 The roles and responsibilities of the lead entity and the Implementation Partners are 261 described in detail in the preliminary MOU,the Goals and Activities Template and the Letters of 262 Commitment, but are summarized below. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page ( 13 mini _ _ _ ..,..... 0y, 51'FtO. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL f`fs'R(AL SO,, 263 SWFPRC will perform the required lead entity duties in addition to working with the 264 implementation partners to ensure the Strategic Plan is implemented, assisting in the formation 265 of task forces around each goal area for the purpose of gaining additional partners and 266 resources, compiling the required data on each goal and submitting it to USDA, publishing it on 267 SWFRPC's website, and assisting with grant writing for specific goals as practical. 268 SWFRPC and the Implementation Partners commit to providing staff time and other 269 assistance to implement the goals of the SFPZ Strategic Plan. Specifically, the Counties agree to 270 assist their EDCs in marketing their County for new businesses and providing incentives to those 271 businesses when possible; assist the Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board and 272 other partners when possible to offer workforce training for residents; work with vendors and 273 interested parties to develop fresh food markets and community gardens and provide public 274 land for these programs where feasible; work with the School District to assist them in pursuing 275 funding and developing programs that will improve the academic and future job skills of 276 students; and work with SWFRPC to pursue funding for community infrastructure. 277 SFPZ anticipates using the VISTA volunteers in three goal areas. Under Create Jobs, the 278 volunteers will assist the EDCs with marketing, including developing marketing materials and 279 preparing information for prospective businesses. Under Enhancing Economic Activity, they will 280 work on developing fresh food markets,the food to school programs and community gardens. 281 They will help locate land/space for the markets and gardens, identify interested vendors and 282 participants, develop a food Hub, and connect it with schools and other purchasers. Under the 283 eco-tourism subgoal, they will inventory eco-tourism attractions and their marketing efforts, 284 develop a comprehensive marketing plan, create marketing materials, and conduct tour SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 114 ,2 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL •C ',l(AN�.�fi,,5' 4 lr4fS.:::, SO,,J 285 operators and others to showcase the area's attractions. Last,the VISTA volunteers will assist 286 with Improving Educational Opportunities by researching other effective methods and curricula 287 for teaching the needed foundational skills while seeking greater citizen and private sector 288 involvement in the schools and coordinating with local task forces. 289 SECTION V-PART B: CAPACITY OF LEAD APPLICANT 290 SWFRPC has been in existence since 1973 and has taken on many leadership roles for 291 the 22 local governments within its boundaries. As a Federal Economic Development District, 292 the SWFRPC is responsible for preparing and implementing a Comprehensive Economic 293 Development Strategy(CEDS)for the region. In the last ten years, the SWFRPC along with its 294 partners, have leveraged over$10 million dollars in public and private investment in the region 295 based on the vital projects listed in the CEDS document. In the last three years alone, 296 additional long range projects have included the development of the 1-75 Medical 297 Manufacturing Corridor Strategy,the Our Creative Economy program for enhancing and 298 promoting the arts, preparation of a Business Plan for a regional economic development entity, 299 a Vision and Implementation Plan for Hendry County Education Improvement Task Force, A 300 Regional Coordination Study on Transportation Access for Veterans and Their Families, a 301 Broadband Plan for Southwest Florida, an Energy Resiliency Plan for Southwest Florida and 302 climate resiliency plans for various local governments.The slogan of the SWFRPC is " Big Issues - 303 Real Solutions" and the staff has a passion for ensuring that the quality of life in the Southwest 304 Florida Region is protected and enhanced by staying in the forefront of the major issues 305 impacting the region and developing solutions with the RPC's stakeholders, experts, citizens, 306 and policymakers. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 1 15 mem iN,,tST,o.. .. hQJ � - ..... .......: e.-r: S SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL f4'‘1.REAL SO 307 Since its inception, the SWFRPC has been known as the convener of the region on issues 308 related to growth management. The technical expertise of the staff along with the ability to 309 collaborate with agencies, stakeholders and residents have resulted in the successful 310 negotiation of approximately 200 major development plans known as Developments of 311 Regional Impact (DRI).The creation of these new developments had to comprehensively 312 consider the impacts on the region and included deliberation on water and sewers lines, roads 313 and transportation networks, schools and recreational sites, affordable housing, conservation 314 areas, natural resources and habitats along with commercial sites for services and industrial 315 sites for jobs. Due to the diligence and oversight of the SWFRPC, along with the collaboration of 316 many stakeholders, this region is home to some of the premier developments in Florida. 317 The SWFRPC is partially funded through an interlocal agreement between the six 318 counties that comprise the Southwest Florida Region.The assessment is $.30 per capita for 319 approximately $472, 941 annually. Special projects are funded through a robust grant program. 320 Over the course of its existence the SWFRPC has managed hundreds of grants from federal, 321 state, local and private funders. In the last three years, SWFRPC completed 32 grants with the 322 largest ones being for the Southwest Florida Regional Coordination Study on Transportation 323 Access for Veterans and Their Families ($1.3 million), Florida Broadband Planning Project 324 ($424,171) and Energy Resiliency ($113,000) The following charts lists the 15 grants currently 325 awarded and underway. In addition the SWFRPC has 16 grants that are pending approval and 326 another 7 grants under development.The SWFRPC plays an active role in collaborating with 327 local governments, agencies and nonprofits to identify needs in the region, develop programs 328 and secure funding for implementation SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 116 mom _ , oat, ST co) ...... SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL cr ft�N1N do f4fs'RC$ SDvJ 329 330 TABLE 4: CURRENT GRANTS UNDERWAY -� Project Name Project RPC Amt Start Date End Date Total EPA-US WQFAM $160,000 $160,000.00 10/1/2011 9/30/2015 Environmental Protection Agency Glades County SQG Glades $3,900 $3,900.00 5/17/2011 5/16/2015 DOE-US Dept.of Solar Ready II $140,000 $90,000.00 7/1/2013 1/1/2016 Energy EPA-US A Unified $294,496 $148,996.00 10/1/2013 9/30/2015 Environmental Conservation Protection Easement Mapping Agency and Database for the State of Florida EDA-US EDA Planning Grant $270,000 $189,000.00 1/1/2014 12/31/2016 Economic Development Administration EDA-US Advanced $116,514 $58,257.00 Economic Manufacturing in Development West Central Florida Administration An Ecosystem Analysis Supporting Regional Development Visit Florida Our Creative $10,000 $5,000.00 7/1/2014 5/31/2015 Economy:Video- Southwest Florida Regional Strategy for Public Art EPA/CHNEP- Identifying Future $243,324 $60,000.00 Charlotte Harbor Saltwater Wetland National Estuary Loss Program DEO-FL Dept.of Agriculture Tours to $25,000 $4,000.00 12/1/2014 5/31/2015 Economic Promote Assets and Opportunity Economic Development in the City of LaBelle CTD-FL Glades-Hendry TD $38,573 $38,573.00 7/1/2014 6/30/2015 Commission for Planning Agreement SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 117 a e. o SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL °s+r hati++d °r VfS.RE A,S°~ the FY2014-15 Transportation Disadvantaged DEM-FL Dept.of Title Ill (LEPC) FY14- $42,000 $42,000.00 7/1/2014 6/30/2015 Emergency 15 Management DEM-FL Dept.of HMEP Planning Grant $25,000 $25,000.00 7/1/2014 11/15/2014 Emergency (Hazardous Materials Management Emergency Preparedness) NEFRC- Small Area Data for $11,000 $11,000.00 7/1/2014 12/12/2014 Northeast Florida the 2014 Statewide Regional Council Hurricane Evacuation Study City of Bonita Spring Creek $50,000 $50,000.00 9/1/2014 9/30/2015 Springs Restoration Plan DEM-FL Dept.of HMEP Training FY13- $47,963 $47,963.00 7/1/2014 11/15/2014 Emergency 14 Management 331 332 All audits of SWFRPC have found no significant deficiencies, material weaknesses or 333 instances of material noncompliance related to financial statements. Furthermore, there have 334 been no audit findings related to federal awards required to be reported by OMB Circular A- 335 133, Section 510-(a). All deliverables have been completed on time and on budget. Recent 336 purchase of new software allows the budget staff to monitor closely each grant project and 337 provide the project managers with detailed budget reports on a monthly basis, thereby 338 improving project management. 339 One example of a project and the approach taken to identify and manage partners 340 towards successful project completion is the Southwest Florida Regional Coordination Study on 341 Transportation Access for Veterans and Their Families. This was a grant provided to Lee County 342 Transit through the Federal Veterans Transportation and Community Living Initiative. In order 343 to better evaluate veterans' transportation needs in the Southwest Florida region, Lee County SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 118 Mai -,, 9 I( _ SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL i ry why `J V,s`,,,SV 344 partnered with the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council. This study examined the 345 transportation network, regional coordination and opportunities for Lee, Hendry, Glades, 346 Collier, Charlotte and Sarasota counties to develop a coordinated regional transportation 347 system for veterans and their families. Through outreach to non-governmental civic and 348 fraternal organizations such as Moose Lodges, American Legions, Disabled American Veterans, 349 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Vocational Rehab Services,AmVets, soup kitchens and homeless 350 shelters; in addition to traditional community organizations such as VA Offices, Churches, 351 Chambers of Commerce, Libraries, MPOs, the Transportation Disadvantaged program, and 352 National Military Families Association, the SWFRPC gathered input from existing clients as well 353 as potential clients of the regional VA facilities. The SWFRPC utilized social media; provided 354 links on organizational websites to on-line surveys; solicited participation at community events 355 that are known to be frequented by the target audience such as bike nights and veteran stand 356 downs; provided presentations with interactive surveys; and conducted one-on-one interviews. 357 This approach maximized the outreach to our veterans, transportation and human service 358 providers. 359 The planning study further defines the needs of the region, identifies barriers and 360 recommends solutions to address the barriers. The study maps existing services, networks and 361 resources, and identifies transportation gaps and needs.The study also focuses on regional 362 coordination within the six counties between transportation networks and human service 363 providers. It documents efforts to coordinate these systems, identifies barriers to coordination 364 and recommends opportunities to create greater regional coordination. Funding is now being 365 identified to implement the solutions recommended in this study. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 119 savIts1 rto ,_" SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL J Lft •A[a■Spy 366 SECTION V-PART C: CAPACITY OF IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS 367 Each of the three counties serving as the Implementation Partners, has extensive 368 experience handling federal and state grants. For instance, the Immokalee CRA of Collier 369 County has successfully completed the following grants: $3.5 million CDBG grant in 2009 for 370 stormwater improvements, $495,000 USDA grant in 2010 for construction of a warehouse for a 371 tenant at the airport, and $995,000 CDBG grant for public plaza improvements in 2014. 372 Current Immokalee CRA grants include $2.9 million in CDBG and DREF grants in 2014/2015 for 373 drainage and sidewalks, $517,000 CDBG grant in 2015 for additional drainage and sidewalks, 374 and $120,000 FDOT grants for road improvements. The Immokalee CRA has completed each of 375 the above grants successfully and is on track with the current grants. 376 Other Collier County departments are also familiar with handling grants. For the last 377 two years, they have received approximately $2.5 million annually in CDBG and HOME funds 378 directly from HUD. Additionally, they will receive approximately$1.4 million this year in Florida 379 State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP)funding from the State of Florida for affordable 380 housing. SHIP funding is derived from the documentary stamp tax on real estate transactions 381 and is distributed among Florida counties based on their population. Glades and Hendry each 382 receive $350,000 in SHIP funding annually. Each community has successfully managed its SHIP 383 allocation. 384 Hendry County also has extensive experience in obtaining and managing grants. 385 Currently, Hendry has the following grants underway: $951,500 from US Dept of Energy for a Bio 386 Diesel Cellulosic Ethanol Research Project, $700,000 from Florida Department of Environmental 387 Protection for the Hendry County Stormwater Master Plan II and Implementation Phase III,$600,000 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 120 ,N ST,t SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL rf4fs•RE Ft Spy 388 from Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Hendry County Airport Sears MSBU 389 Stormwater Improvements,two grants from Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Economic 390 Development Transportation Fund for Turn Lane Projects of CR 833($490,873 on behalf of Southeast 391 Renewable Fuels and $848,142 on behalf of BioNitrogen Corporation),$350,000 from Florida Bureau of 392 Historic Preservation for the Old Hendry County Courthouse Rehabilitation,two Florida Department of 393 Economic Opportunity grants ($35,000 Technical Assistance Grant for developing/updating an 394 economic development strategy;$5,000 Technical Assistance Grant to create a case story that details 395 the community's economic development story, including successes and challenges),and$25,000 from 396 Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Community Planning technical assistance grant to update 397 the Hendry County Comprehensive Plan. 398 SECTION V-PART D: DATA AND EVALUATION CAPACITY 399 For this effort, SWFRPC will gather the data from its partners and compile it into quarterly 400 reports which will be submitted to USDA and posted on SWFRPC's website. Each task force along with 401 the steering committee will review the data quarterly for the specific goals and identify needed changes 402 if goals are not being met. 403 The SWFRPC has extensive experience in this area and acts as a regional information 404 clearinghouse. The process of collecting and analyzing public information through resources for the 405 publication and discovery of available statistical,geospatial, and historical data is represented through 406 many, if not all,of its current and previous projects. One example of managing and sharing data 407 includes the development of theSouthwest Florida Broadband Plan,which depicts regional geospatial 408 information necessary to assess broadband demand. This data is currently utilized by many of SWFRPC's 409 partners and local jurisdictions. 410 Additionally,SWFRPC is familiar with collecting large amounts of data and input from a wide 411 variety of sources and synthesizing it to form a cohesive plan or guide for the targeted area. SWFRPC SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 121 IllimimmmiamwlIlMIIIIIIII. NoJ`ots i'4 ray • �• �r SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL q QJ vc a�!'LA NI,0ri�L 50! 4.4'es•et*,SJ�J 412 will use these skills when reviewing the collected data with the Steering Committee and the task forces 413 to evaluate progress toward achieving the SFPZ goals. As needed,SWFRPC may also contract with 414 Florida Southwestern State College which has a branch campus in the SFPZ,to help with data evaluation. 415 SECTION V-PART E: RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT CAPACITY 416 SWFRPC will be responsible for leading resident engagement using the task forces 417 created around each goal area. A fundamental guiding principle of the SWFRPC is inclusive 418 engagement of the residents of the six county region. Due to the size of the region covered by 419 the SWFRPC, the demographics are diverse. Accordingly, staff regularly uses several tools to 420 engage the different populations including community meetings, online surveys, US mail 421 surveys, on-site surveys, a speakers bureau, facebook, linked-in, conference calls, and 422 sponsored events. Many of our partner agencies, which include the United Way, Goodwill, the 423 food banks and homeless coalitions have assisted when needed to reach special populations. 424 Each program/ project has distinct needs for public engagement. For example the Our 425 Creative Economy project to promote arts and culture has over 20 partners consisting of Art 426 Alliances from each county, tourism and convention bureau representatives, local artists, and 427 citizens while the Veterans transportation project included Disabled American Veterans 428 Organizations, hospitals, homeless coalitions, both public and private transportation providers 429 and the United Way. Each of these initiatives included a steering committee comprised of 430 partners that would advise and guide the project to ensure that the process was inclusive and 431 comprehensive. Furthermore, our designation as a Federal Economic Development District 432 requires that staff obtain input on regional projects from all six counties and 16 municipalities. 433 This document is updated annually with a major rewrite of the document every five years. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 122 �vpsts 'eo.. ,_ SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL S4fs•RE•.SO`'J 434 SECTION V-PART F: STRENGTH AND EXTENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT 435 The local governments of Collier, Glades, and Hendry support this initiative and 436 unanimously passed resolutions expressing their support for the Southwest Florida Promise 437 Zone application (included in the Additional Documents section) and affirming that they will 438 serve as Implementation Partners. Each local government also provided Letters of 439 Support/Commitment outlining the commitment they are making to this effort to ensure its 440 success (see Additional Documents section). 441 Given that the communities have poverty rates of approximately 31%,the local 442 governments have limited funding. This was further exacerbated by the recent recession in 443 which all three counties experienced a decline in tax revenues ranging from -21%to -27%from 444 2007 to 2012. Florida counties have only recently seen a drop in foreclosures and an increase 445 in tax revenues as residents are able to retain their homes and property values are again rising. 446 That being said, however, Section V, Part C, shows the success local governments have 447 had in finding funding for projects through grants. Additionally, the region was successful in the 448 last State budget in getting funding for local projects. Glades County was awarded $3.5 million 449 for the Americas Gateway Regional Logistics and Manufacturing Training Center and Collier 450 County received $2.5 million for its soft landing accelerator, a portion of which will go toward 451 the Immokalee culinary kitchen mentioned earlier..That center will be designed for new food 452 development and be equipped with a commercial culinary kitchen. SWFRPC has also been 453 successful in achieving a variety of grants as evidenced in an earlier section. Each of the local 454 governments, along with SWFRPC, will pursue grant funding to further implementation of the 455 SFPZ goals. Additionally, state funding will be pursued as practical for larger programs. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 123 t04FS{h0. ii A c? SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL C1 1 pI ANl iNG ,0 '`es'R f f t 5d', 456 SECTION V-PART G: STRENGTH AND EXTENT OF PARTNERSHIP COMMITMENT 457 SWFRPC has worked closely with Glades, Hendry, and Collier Counties as members of 458 SWFRPC. Together, the organizations have cooperated to address a number of issues involving 459 economic development, transportation, agriculture, hurricane preparedness, hazardous 460 materials, and environmental issues. As a result,they have the experience to successfully 461 collaborate to achieve the intended results. As stated earlier, Hendry County signed a 462 preliminary MOU that is included in the Additional Documents section. Glades County will 463 review and approve it on November 24, 2014 and Collier County will do the same on December 464 9, 2014. 465 SWFRPC has also worked with many of the other partners for the SFPZ including the 466 Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board, the Small Business Development Center and 467 the local Economic Development Councils and CRA. Many of these partnerships were created 468 and strengthened through the formation of SWFRPC's Comprehensive Economic Development 469 Strategy (CEDS)through which economic development efforts are addressed on a regional 470 basis. These partnerships will continue and expand once the Promise Zone designation is 471 awarded and the task forces are formed around each goal. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONE APPLICATION Page 124 b cl, o b o C N O � V N O 0 8 c cts C I O ��,, •- pI N f C7 � bA Q + a 0 i 1 I 2) ,_, 4-i A?_,:, gei, 0•0 ,—, 1.) — CD $ 1 '12 0 a 0 ,4 a) 5 , .= 7 71 U 'b ° � 0 N O 0 a) `+-' .- 'i.i ci)rA 0 E te a 0 ,2_-,) ,), ,_54 .-t-4,. 8 -cs ct,i Lf-2 le) •:74-I •r v O 0 al O O cd , O 0 0.1 l 0 U 1 cti� 0 .< UarEUVI5n CA '< V) 14 a It, • • • • 1 0 to '� p d- 1 a? ..d 0 = .• 41,t c-) ,. c'l ti,, .2 g y c(i3 zA ., Cr) 0 (I-I : to Vi ■ 0 cl ttO v +n V• 0 O� AS bog " •aic� O c`3 b cct 4� .-• a, j te U ''O a" .a' ¢' +; y O cd `4) sal 0 raq O 'd o .0• o W ,� ; COLLIER COUNTY ADOPT-A-ROAD PROGRAM REPORT FORM Name of Organization/Group Name of Adopt-A-Road Coordinator Address Collier County Road Maintenance Department 4800 Davis Blvd. , Naples, Fl. 34104 Phone No. (289) 252-8924 FAX # 774-6406 Date of Clean up Road Name/No. Number of Miles Adopted Number of Volunteers Number of Volunteer Hours. (This number should be number of volunteers x hours = total) Amount of litter collected: Trash Recyclables 1. No. of bags 2. Weight of bags* Check one: Actual Wt. Est. Wt. 3. No of cubic yards (Optional) Are the bags to be picked up by Road Maintenance? Yes/No, if yes, where? *If scales are not available, please estimate weight. Please attach a copy of map delineating the section of highway adopted. This map need he attached only with the first litter clean up report form. PLEASE NOTE: The office of the Road Maintenance Dept. , 4800 Davis Blvd Naples is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m- Monday through Friday to coordinate the litter pickup and obtain the necessary equipment supplied by the County. Enclosure 5a BYLAWS OF THE IMMOKALEE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA ARTICLE I. NAME AND PURPOSE SECTION 1. Name: The local Advisory Board shall be known as Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board(the Advisory Board). SECTION 2. Redevelopment Area: The area of operation of the Advisory Board consists of that certain geographical area identified in CRA Resolution No. 2000- 01 by the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and Resolution No. 2000- 181 by the Board of County Commissioners, and referred to therein as the Immokalee Redevelopment Area(the Redevelopment Area). SECTION 3. Purpose: The Advisory Board is intended to be the primary vehicle for community and professional input to the CRA for matters relating to the Redevelopment Area. The Advisory Board will consider and make recommendations to the CRA concerning the Immokalee Redevelopment Plan (the Redevelopment Plan), the hiring, measurement, and firing of staff, amendments to the Redevelopment Plan, the Redevelopment Area work program and its implementation, proposed acquisitions under the Redevelopment Plan, and any redevelopment or other public projects proposed for the Redevelopment Area. The CRA retains all executive authority and must approve any programs, actions, budgets, and capital expenditures contemplated by the Advisory Board. More specifically, the purpose and duties of each Advisory Board shall be as follows: (a) review the applicable Redevelopment Area's Redevelopment Plan and when necessary recommend to the CRA any changes to the Plan; (b) develop plans and budgets including expected personnel costs to realize the goals of the Redevelopment Plan including developing an annual work program, identifying project priorities, identifying appropriate capital expenditures, and developing incentives to further the redevelopment efforts and effectuate the purposes and provisions of the Act in the Redevelopment Area to be reviewed and approved by the CRA prior to each fiscal year; (c) consistent with the plans and budgets approved by the CRA, identify and employ or retain by contract such staff, personnel, technical experts, legal counsel, and other such agents and employees, permanent or temporary, as it requires, and determine their qualifications and duties. The Advisory Board may request and recommend contracts either with the County or with other persons,firms and individuals to provide services for and on behalf of the CRA. Page 1 of 8 (d) receive input from members of the public interested in redevelopment of the Redevelopment Area and to report such information to the CRA; and (e) review and recommend CRA action on any redevelopment or other public projects proposed in the Redevelopment Area as authorized under Chapter 163,Part III,Florida Statutes. (f) maintain general oversight of all activities, acquisitions, or other undertakings consistent with the power and authority delineated in Part III, Chapter 163 Florida Statutes that may further the interests of the Redevelopment Area and facilitate realization of the Redevelopment Plan. ARTICLE II.ADVISORY BOARD SECTION 1. Function: The Advisory Board is established to carry out those purposes that are outlined in Article I, Section 3 hereof. SECTION 2. Authority: Standing Rules: The Advisory Board shall be subject to the direct supervision of the CRA. The Advisory Board may prepare and adopt standing rules of procedure. Preparation, adoption and amendment of any such standing rules shall be at the discretion of the Advisory Board and must be consistent with these Bylaws, CRA Resolution No. 2000-01 and BCC Resolution No. 2000-181 which adopted the Redevelopment Plan, BCC Resolution No. 2000-83 which declared the BCC to be the CRA and authorized the creation of the Advisory Boards, the adopted Redevelopment Plan and the Act. Proposed standing rules or amendments to such rules shall be submitted by the Advisory Board to the CRA for a determination of consistency with all of the above. Any proposed rules or amendments to the rules will be effective upon that determination. Members of the Advisory Board shall serve without compensation, but may be entitled to receive reimbursement for expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of their duties upon prior approval of the CRA Board. SECTION 3. Appointment and Qualifications: The Advisory Board shall nominate members for review and approval by the CRA. Consideration should be given to appointing members that have experience in the following professions: finance,banking, architecture, engineering, education, law enforcement, social work, real estate sales and development, planning or design and building construction. Each member of the Advisory Board shall engage in business in the Redevelopment Area. For purposes of these bylaws, an individual who "engages in business" means an individual who owns real property or a business, practices Page 2 of 8 a profession or performs a service for compensation, or serves as an officer or director of a corporation or other business entity so engaged. Any group, committee or board existing at the time of adoption of these Bylaws may present one or more of its members for appointment as long as consideration is given to balancing the Advisory Board with representatives from the above-recommended professions. SECTION 4. Consideration should be given to appointing members of the Advisory Board for the Immokalee component redevelopment area as follows: a) Three(3) Immokalee residents; b) Three(3)individuals representing Immokalee businesses c) Three (3) representatives from local law enforcement to include County Code Enforcement, Sherriff s Office or Immokalee Fire Control District d) One(1) Immokalee MSTU Representative e) One (1) individual representing a non-profit operating in the Immokalee Component Redevelopment Area f) One (1) at-large representative who resides or engages in business, or both,in the Immokalee Component Redevelopment Area One (1)individual representing the Immokalee Chamber of Commerce SECTION 5. Application Procedures: Applicants must be residents and electors of Collier County. Given Immokalee's close proximity to both Lee and Hendry County's, waivers to the residency requirement can be awarded by the BCC to individuals who fall into one of the categories identified in Section 6, bullets a. thru g. Residents interested in applying to serve on the Advisory Board shall submit an application requesting such appointment and containing a brief resume to the County Attorney's Office. The Advisory Board will review those applications submitted and forward its recommendations to the County Attorney's Office. Guidelines for appointing the members to the Advisory Board will be consistent with those procedures outlined in BCC Resolution No. 2006-83. SECTION 6. Terms: Advisory Board members shall serve for two(2)year terms, with no more than two reappointments permitted. SECTION 7. Vacancies: Vacancies occurring on the Advisory Board shall be publicized, but need not be advertised, in a publication of general circulation within the County;and vacancy notices are to be posted in the County libraries, at the County Government Center and on the internet by the Office of the County Attorney. Appointment to fill vacancies will be administered as provided in Section 5 of this Article. The term of an Advisory Board member appointed to fill Page 3 of 8 a vacancy expires at the time the term of the vacating member would have expired. SECTION 8. Attendance, Removal and Resignation: It is the intent and strong desire of the CRA that there be full attendance of Advisory Board members at all meetings, recognizing, however, that it may be necessary for board members to be absent from a meeting due to unusual or emergency circumstances. The following requirements are established: (a) Any Advisory Board member who is absent for more than two-thirds of the Advisory Board's meetings in a given fiscal year shall be deemed to have tendered his or her resignation from the Advisory Board. The CRA shall, as soon as practicable after such resignation, declare the position vacant and shall promptly fill the position. The affected Advisory Board member shall not serve at any meeting after his or her position is declared vacant by the CRA. (b) In the event that any Advisory Board member is absent from two consecutive Advisory Board meetings without an excuse acceptable to the Advisory Board, the Advisory Board chairman shall state such fact at the next regularly scheduled Advisory Board meeting and shall thereafter notify, in writing, the CRA of the Advisory Board member's failure to attend without a satisfactory excuse. The CRA shall review the notification at a CRA meeting and shall declare the Advisory Board member's position to be vacant if the CRA concurs that the Advisory Board member was absent from two consecutive Advisory Board meetings without a satisfactory excuse and shall promptly fill that position pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 7. (c) For purposes of this Section 8, attendance means presence at the meeting no later than fifteen minutes after the meeting is called to order as verified by the Secretary on the attendance record. (d) A member may resign at any time by delivering notice thereof to the Advisory Board and the CRA Chairman. A resignation is effective when the notice is delivered to the CRA Chairman unless the notice specifies a later effective date and the CRA accepts the future effective date. The pending vacancy may be filled before the effective date provided that the successor does not sit on the Advisory Board at a meeting until the effective resignation date. ARTICLE III. OFFICERS AND SECRETARY SECTION 1. Officers: The officers of the Advisory Board shall be a Chairman and a Vice Chairman. The Secretary shall be the individual assigned from CRA staff, but shall have no vote. Page 4 of 8 SECTION 2. Role of Chairman: The Chairman shall preside at all meetings and hearings of the Advisory Board and shall have the duties normally conferred by parliamentary usage on such office. The Chairman shall call special meetings, serve as the Advisory Board liaison to the CRA, and shall perform such other duties as are customary for the Chairman. SECTION 3. Role of Vice Chairman: The Vice Chairman shall act for the Chairman in the Chairman's absence. The Vice Chairman shall also perform such duties as are delegated by the Chairman. SECTION 4. Role of Secretary: It is the duty of the secretary to (a) keep the minutes of the proceedings of the meetings of the Advisory Board, (b) provide all notices in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws or as required by law, (c) post or cause to be posted all meeting notices as required and notify members, (d) maintain custody of the Advisory Board records, and (e) in general perform all duties from time to time as may be prescribed by the Chairman or the Advisory Board. SECTION 5. Officer Absences: In the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman,the quorum present shall select a Chairman for the meeting. SECTION 6. Election of Officers: Officers shall be elected annually at the first regular meeting of the year. Election requires nomination from the floor and an affirmative vote by a majority of the Advisory Board members present and voting, provided a quorum is present at such meeting. Officers shall be seated immediately upon their election. SECTION 7. Terms of Office: Each officer duly elected by the Advisory Board shall serve a term of one year until the next annual election (or as otherwise determined by the standing rules of the Advisory Board). All officers shall hold office until their successors have been elected or until their earlier resignation, removal from office or death. No person may simultaneously hold more than one office on the Advisory Board. SECTION 8. Officer Vacancies: If a vacancy exists for any office, the Advisory Board shall elect a new officer by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Advisory Board members present and voting at a meeting of the Advisory Board, to fill the incomplete term of the vacated office. SECTION 9. Removal or Resignation: The Advisory Board may remove an officer at any time with or without cause by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Advisory Board members present and voting at a duly constituted meeting of the Advisory Board. An officer may resign at any time by delivering notice thereof to the Advisory Board. A resignation is effective when the notice is delivered to the Advisory Board unless the notice specifies a later effective date and the Advisory Board accepts the future effective date. The pending vacancy Page 5 of 8 may be filled before the effective date provided that the successor does not take office until the effective date. ARTICLE IV. SUBCOMMITTEES SECTION 1. Creation: The Advisory Board may create, from time to time, such subcommittees as shall be necessary or desirable to carry out the functions, purposes,and objectives of the Advisory Board. Any such subcommittees shall be subordinate to the Advisory Board, shall be assigned a specific purpose and objective,and shall be given a date certain to complete its tasks,at which time the subcommittee shall be dissolved, unless said date is extended by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Advisory Board members present and voting at a duly constituted meeting of the Advisory Board. SECTION 2. Members: The members of such subcommittee shall be elected by the Advisory Board for such term and shall have qualifications as the Advisory Board may desire. SECTION 3. Removal: The Advisory Board may remove any subcommittee member with or without cause by the affirmative vote of a majority of Advisory Board members present and voting at any meeting of the Advisory Board. SECTION 4. Rules and Procedures: The subcommittees shall be subject to the same parliamentary procedures as the Advisory Board and Florida's Government in the Sunshine Law. ARTICLE V. MEETINGS SECTION 1. Meetings: Regular meetings of the Advisory Board shall be held on such day, time and place as may be determined by the Advisory Board, and at a minimum once a month. The purpose of the meetings is to discuss and to then prepare recommendations and advice to the CRA on matters brought before the Advisory Board. SECTION 2. Ouorum and Voting: At all regular or special meetings of the Advisory Board, a majority of the membership of the Advisory Board shall constitute a quorum. Voting shall be by voice unless a member of the Advisory Board requests a roll call. The roll shall be in alphabetical order with the first name called rotating with each motion upon which the vote is called. The Chairman shall always vote last. A record of the roll call shall be kept as part of the minutes. SECTION 3. Special Meetings: Special meetings may be called by the Chairman at anytime provided adequate notice is given pursuant to this Article. The Chairman may also call a special meeting when requested to do so in writing by a majority of the members of the Advisory Board or by a CRA staff member. The notice of such a meeting shall specify the purpose of such a meeting and no other Page 6 of 8 business may be considered except by unanimous consent of the Advisory Board. All members of the Advisory Board shall be notified in advance of such special meetings by the Secretary. SECTION 4. Notice and Publication: The Secretary shall give notice and keep a record of such notice of its meetings and the meetings of the subcommittees including the date,time, and location of each regular and special meeting. Notice shall be forwarded to the County Communications and Customer Relations Department for posting at the County Government Center and other appropriate locations as recommended by the Advisory Board and at the County Communications and Customer Relations Department. SECTION 5. Open Meetings: All meetings of the Advisory Board or its subcommittees shall be open to the public and governed by the provisions of Florida's Government in the Sunshine Law. SECTION 6. Minutes: The minutes of all meetings shall be promptly recorded, and such records shall be open to public inspection, in accordance with applicable law. SECTION 7. Location: Meetings of the Advisory Board, or any of its subcommittees shall be held in a location accessible to the public. SECTION 8. Meeting Agenda: The agenda for each meeting of an Advisory Board or any of its subcommittees shall be outlined by the Chairman and submitted to the Secretary for preparation. Any Advisory Board member or subcommittee member may place an item on its own agenda by submitting it to the Chairman for forwarding to the Secretary prior to the deadline for publishing the notice of such meeting. SECTION 9. Order of Business: The order of business at regular meetings shall be: (a) Roll Call (b) Adoption of the Agenda (c) Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting (d) Communications (e) Old Business (f) New Business (g) Citizen Comments (h) Adjournment SECTION 10. To provide for the orderly and efficient conduct of its meetings, each Advisory Board shall follow Roberts Rules of Order. Page 7 of 8 ARTICLE VI. CONFLICT The provisions of these bylaws shall apply to the Advisory Board except as otherwise provided by Collier County Ordinance No. 95-22, as amended. It is the intent of the CRA that Collier County Ordinance No. 2001-55, as amended, shall not apply to the Advisory Boards. ARTICLE VII AMENDMENTS These Bylaws may be amended at any duly constituted meeting of the CRA by an affirmative vote by a majority of the CRA members present and voting after the proposed amendment has been listed on the agenda and submitted to the CRA for review and discussion. Page 8 of 8 Enclosure 8 CRA RESOLUTION NO. 15 - 217 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING CRA RESOLUTION NO. 2001- 98, AS AMENDED, AS IT RELATES TO THE BYLAWS OF THE IMMOKALEE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF DECEMBER 31,2015. WHEREAS, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Resolution No. 2001-98 adopted bylaws for the CRA and set forth membership,terms,purposes,duties,organization, and rules of procedure; and WHEREAS, CRA Resolution No. 2001-98 also created the "Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Local Redevelopment Advisory Board" and the "Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board"and the bylaws for these Boards;and WHEREAS, CRA Resolution No. 2007-295 amended CRA Resolution No. 2001-98 as it relates to the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Local Redevelopment Advisory Board, by re-adopting its bylaws by separate Resolution as revised and amended;and WHEREAS, the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board's bylaws incorporate provisions of Ordinance No. 95-22, as amended, which established the Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency pursuant to §§290.001-290.016, F.S. (The Florida Enterprise Zone Act); and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners will repeal Ordinance No. 95-22, as amended, effective December 31, 2015, to coincide with the repeal of the Florida Enterprise Zone Act; and WHEREAS, the repeal of Ordinance No. 95-22, as amended, makes it necessary to amend the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board's bylaws;and WHEREAS; for purposes of consistency and to simplify futurle reference, the CRA desires to re-adopt the bylaws of the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board by separate Resolution as revised and amended. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA that 1. The bylaws of the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, are hereby approved and re-adopted as revised and amended. I 3. Except as modified above, the bylaws adopted through CRA Resolution No. 2001-98, as amended, and as applies to the Community Redevelopment Agency, shall remain in full force and effect. 4. This Resolution shall become effective on December 31, 2015. THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED this Z14-x day ofOc be r , 2015, after motion, second and majority vote. ATTES,tiT ` `'p. ''' COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DWIC114T E..BROCK,'Clerk OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA ~' BY littL�1r� S,tO Clia�iii Deputy Clerk DONN FIALA, CHAIRMAN Approved as to form and legality: 1A . 1 . Jenn'r A. Belpedio Assistant County Attorney 2 BYLAWS OF THE IMMOKALEE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA ARTICLE I. NAME AND PURPOSE SECTION 1. Name: The local Advisory Board shall be known as Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board(the Advisory Board). SECTION 2. Redevelopment Area: The area of operation of the Advisory Board consists of that certain geographical area identified in CRA Resolution No. 2000- 01 by the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and Resolution No. 2000- 181 by the Board of County Commissioners, and referred to therein as the Immokalee Redevelopment Area(the Redevelopment Area). SECTION 3. Purpose: The Advisory Board is intended to be the primary vehicle for community and professional input to the CRA for matters relating to the Redevelopment Area. The Advisory Board will consider and make recommendations to the CRA concerning the Immokalee Redevelopment Plan (the Redevelopment Plan), the hiring, measurement, and firing of staff, amendments to the Redevelopment Plan, the Redevelopment Area work program and its implementation, proposed acquisitions under the Redevelopment Plan, and any redevelopment or other public projects proposed for the Redevelopment Area. The CRA retains all executive authority and must approve any programs, actions, budgets, and capital expenditures contemplated by the Advisory Board. More specifically, the purpose and duties of each Advisory Board shall be as follows: (a) review the applicable Redevelopment Area's Redevelopment Plan and when necessary recommend to the CRA any changes to the Plan; (b) develop plans and budgets including expected personnel costs to realize the goals of the Redevelopment Plan including developing an annual work program, identifying project priorities, identifying appropriate capital expenditures, and developing incentives to further the redevelopment efforts and effectuate the purposes and provisions of the Act in the Redevelopment Area to be reviewed and approved by the CRA prior to each fiscal year; (c) consistent with the plans and budgets approved by the CRA, identify and employ or retain by contract such staff, personnel, technical experts, legal counsel, and other such agents and employees, permanent or temporary, as it requires, and determine their qualifications and duties. The Advisory Board may request and recommend contracts either with the County or with other persons, firms and individuals to provide services for and on behalf of the CRA. Page 1 of 8 (d) receive input from members of the public interested in redevelopment of the Redevelopment Area and to report such information to the CRA; and (e) review and recommend CRA action on any redevelopment or other public projects proposed in the Redevelopment Area as authorized under Chapter 163, Part III,Florida Statutes. (f) maintain general oversight of all activities, acquisitions, or other undertakings consistent with the power and authority delineated in Part III, Chapter 163 Florida Statutes that may further the interests of the Redevelopment Area and facilitate realization of the Redevelopment Plan. ARTICLE II.ADVISORY BOARD SECTION 1. Function: The Advisory Board is established to carry out those purposes that are outlined in Article I, Section 3 hereof. SECTION 2. Authority; Standing Rules: The Advisory Board shall be subject to the direct supervision of the CRA. The Advisory Board may prepare and adopt standing rules of procedure. Preparation, adoption and amendment of any such standing rules shall be at the discretion of the Advisory Board and must be consistent with these Bylaws, CRA Resolution No. 2000-01 and BCC Resolution No. 2000-181 which adopted the Redevelopment Plan, BCC Resolution No. 2000-83 which declared the BCC to be the CRA and authorized the creation of the Advisory Boards, the adopted Redevelopment Plan and the Act. Proposed standing rules or amendments to such rules shall be submitted by the Advisory Board to the CRA for a determination of consistency with all of the above. Any proposed rules or amendments to the rules will be effective upon that determination. Members of the Advisory Board shall serve without compensation, but may be entitled to receive reimbursement for expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of their duties upon prior approval of the CRA Board. SECTION 3. Appointment and Qualifications: The Advisory Board shall nominate members for review and approval by the CRA. Consideration should be given to appointing members that have experience in the following professions: finance,banking, architecture, engineering, education, law enforcement, social work, real estate sales and development, planning or design and building construction. Each member of the Advisory Board shall engage in business in the Redevelopment Area. For purposes of these bylaws, an individual who "engages in business" means an individual who owns real property or a business, practices Page 2 of 8 a profession or performs a service for compensation, or serves as an officer or director of a corporation or other business entity so engaged. Any group, committee or board existing at the time of adoption of these Bylaws may present one or more of its members for appointment as long as consideration is given to balancing the Advisory Board with representatives from the above-recommended professions. SECTION 4. Consideration should be given to appointing members of the Advisory Board for the Immokalee component redevelopment area as follows: a) Three (3) Immokalee residents; b) Three (3) individuals representing Immokalee businesses c) Three (3) representatives from local law enforcement to include County Code Enforcement, Sherriffs Office or Immokalee Fire Control District d) One (1) Immokalee MSTU Representative e) One (i) individual representing a non-profit operating in the Immokalee Component Redevelopment Area f) One (1) at-large representative who resides or engages in business, or both,in the Immokalee Component Redevelopment Area One(i)individual representing the Immokalee Chamber of Commerce SECTION 5. Application Procedures: Applicants must be residents and electors of Collier County. Given Immokalee's close proximity to both Lee and Hendry County's, waivers to the residency requirement can be awarded by the BCC to individuals who fall into one of the categories identified in Section 6, bullets a. thru g. Residents interested in applying to serve on the Advisory Board shall submit an application requesting such appointment and containing a brief resume to the County Attorney's Office. The Advisory Board will review those applications submitted and forward its recommendations to the County Attorney's Office. Guidelines for appointing the members to the Advisory Board will be consistent with those procedures outlined in BCC Resolution No. 2006-83. SECTION 6. Terms: Advisory Board members shall serve for two (2)year terms, with no more than two reappointments permitted. SECTION 7. Vacancies: Vacancies occurring on the Advisory Board shall be publicized, but need not be advertised, in a publication of general circulation within the County; and vacancy notices are to be posted in the County libraries, at the County Government Center and on the internet by the Office of the County Attorney. Appointment to fill vacancies will be administered as provided in Section 5 of this Article. The term of an Advisory Board member appointed to fill Page 3 of 8 a vacancy expires at the time the term of the vacating member would have expired. SECTION 8. Attendance, Removal and Resignation: It is the intent and strong desire of the CRA that there be full attendance of Advisory Board members at all meetings, recognizing, however, that it may be necessary for board members to be absent from a meeting due to unusual or emergency circumstances. The following requirements are established: (a) Any Advisory Board member who is absent for more than two-thirds of the Advisory Board's meetings in a given fiscal year shall be deemed to have tendered his or her resignation from the Advisory Board. The CRA shall, as soon as practicable after such resignation, declare the position vacant and shall promptly fill the position. The affected Advisory Board member shall not serve at any meeting after his or her position is declared vacant by the CRA. (b) In the event that any Advisory Board member is absent from two consecutive Advisory Board meetings without an excuse acceptable to the Advisory Board, the Advisory Board chairman shall state such fact at the next regularly scheduled Advisory Board meeting and shall thereafter notify, in writing, the CRA of the Advisory Board member's failure to attend without a satisfactory excuse. The CRA shall review the notification at a CRA meeting and shall declare the Advisory Board member's position to be vacant if the CRA concurs that the Advisory Board member was absent from two consecutive Advisory Board meetings without a satisfactory excuse and shall promptly fill that position pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 7. (c) For purposes of this Section 8, attendance means presence at the meeting no later than fifteen minutes after the meeting is called to order as verified by the Secretary on the attendance record. (d) A member may resign at any time by delivering notice thereof to the Advisory Board and the CRA Chairman. A resignation is effective when the notice is delivered to the CRA Chairman unless the notice specifies a later effective date and the CRA accepts the future effective date. The pending vacancy may be filled before the effective date provided that the successor does not sit on the Advisory Board at a meeting until the effective resignation date. ARTICLE III. OFFICERS AND SECRETARY SECTION 1. Officers: The officers of the Advisory Board shall be a Chairman and a Vice Chairman. The Secretary shall be the individual assigned from CRA staff, but shall have no vote. Page 4 of 8 SECTION 2. Role of Chairman: The Chairman shall preside at all meetings and hearings of the Advisory Board and shall have the duties normally conferred by parliamentary usage on such office. The Chairman shall call special meetings, serve as the Advisory Board liaison to the CRA, and shall perform such other duties as are customary for the Chairman. SECTION 3. Role of Vice Chairman: The Vice Chairman shall act for the Chairman in the Chairman's absence. The Vice Chairman shall also perform such duties as are delegated by the Chairman. SECTION 4. Role of Secretary: It is the duty of the secretary to (a) keep the minutes of the proceedings of the meetings of the Advisory Board, (b) provide all notices in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws or as required by law, (c) post or cause to be posted all meeting notices as required and notify members, (d) maintain custody of the Advisory Board records, and (e) in general perform all duties from time to time as may be prescribed by the Chairman or the Advisory Board. SECTION 5. Officer Absences: In the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman,the quorum present shall select a Chairman for the meeting. SECTION 6. Election of Officers: Officers shall be elected annually at the first regular meeting of the year. Election requires nomination from the floor and an affirmative vote by a majority of the Advisory Board members present and voting, provided a quorum is present at such meeting. Officers shall be seated immediately upon their election. SECTION 7. Terms of Office: Each officer duly elected by the Advisory Board shall serve a term of one year until the next annual election (or as otherwise determined by the standing rules of the Advisory Board). All officers shall hold office until their successors have been elected or until their earlier resignation, removal from office or death. No person may simultaneously hold more than one office on the Advisory Board. SECTION 8. Officer Vacancies: If a vacancy exists for any office, the Advisory Board shall elect a new officer by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Advisory Board members present and voting at a meeting of the Advisory Board, to fill the incomplete term of the vacated office. SECTION 9. Removal or Resignation: The Advisory Board may remove an officer at any time with or without cause by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Advisory Board members present and voting at a duly constituted meeting of the Advisory Board. An officer may resign at any time by delivering notice thereof to the Advisory Board. A resignation is effective when the notice is delivered to the Advisory Board unless the notice specifies a later effective date and the Advisory Board accepts the future effective date. The pending vacancy Page 5 of 8 may be filled before the effective date provided that the successor does not take office until the effective date. ARTICLE IV. SUBCOMMITTEES SECTION 1. Creation: The Advisory Board may create, from time to time, such subcommittees as shall be necessary or desirable to carry out the functions, purposes,and objectives of the Advisory Board. Any such subcommittees shall be subordinate to the Advisory Board, shall be assigned a specific purpose and objective, and shall be given a date certain to complete its tasks, at which time the subcommittee shall be dissolved, unless said date is extended by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Advisory Board members present and voting at a duly constituted meeting of the Advisory Board. SECTION 2. Members: The members of such subcommittee shall be elected by the Advisory Board for such term and shall have qualifications as the Advisory Board may desire. SECTION 3. Removal: The Advisory Board may remove any subcommittee member with or without cause by the affirmative vote of a majority of Advisory Board members present and voting at any meeting of the Advisory Board. SECTION 4. Rules and Procedures: The subcommittees shall be subject to the same parliamentary procedures as the Advisory Board and Florida's Government in the Sunshine Law. ARTICLE V. MEETINGS SECTION 1. Meetings: Regular meetings of the Advisory Board shall be held on such day, time and place as may be determined by the Advisory Board, and at a minimum once a month. The purpose of the meetings is to discuss and to then prepare recommendations and advice to the CRA on matters brought before the Advisory Board. SECTION 2. Quorum and Voting: At all regular or special meetings of the Advisory Board, a majority of the membership of the Advisory Board shall constitute a quorum. Voting shall be by voice unless a member of the Advisory Board requests a roll call. The roll shall be in alphabetical order with the first name called rotating with each motion upon which the vote is called. The Chairman shall always vote last. A record of the roll call shall be kept as part of the minutes. SECTION 3. Special Meetings: Special meetings may be called by the Chairman at anytime provided adequate notice is given pursuant to this Article. The Chairman may also call a special meeting when requested to do so in writing by a majority of the members of the Advisory Board or by a CRA staff member. The notice of such a meeting shall specify the purpose of such a meeting and no other Page 6 of 8 business may be considered except by unanimous consent of the Advisory Board. All members of the Advisory Board shall be notified in advance of such special meetings by the Secretary. SECTION 4. Notice and Publication: The Secretary shall give notice and keep a record of such notice of its meetings and the meetings of the subcommittees including the date,time, and location of each regular and special meeting. Notice shall be forwarded to the County Communications and Customer Relations Department for posting at the County Government Center and other appropriate locations as recommended by the Advisory Board and at the County Communications and Customer Relations Department. SECTION 5. Open Meetings: All meetings of the Advisory Board or its subcommittees shall be open to the public and governed by the provisions of Florida's Government in the Sunshine Law. SECTION 6. Minutes: The minutes of all meetings shall be promptly recorded, and such records shall be open to public inspection, in accordance with applicable law. SECTION 7. Location: Meetings of the Advisory Board, or any of its subcommittees shall be held in a location accessible to the public. SECTION 8. Meeting Agenda: The agenda for each meeting of an Advisory Board or any of its subcommittees shall be outlined by the Chairman and submitted to the Secretary for preparation. Any Advisory Board member or subcommittee member may place an item on its own agenda by submitting it to the Chairman for forwarding to the Secretary prior to the deadline for publishing the notice of such meeting. SECTION 9. Order of Business: The order of business at regular meetings shall be: (a) Roll Call (b) Adoption of the Agenda (c) Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting (d) Communications (e) Old Business (f) New Business (g) Citizen Comments (h) Adjournment SECTION 10. To provide for the orderly and efficient conduct of its meetings, each Advisory Board shall follow Roberts Rules of Order. Page 7 of 8 ARTICLE VI. CONFLICT The provisions of these bylaws shall apply to the Advisory Board except as otherwise provided by Collier County Ordinance No. 95-22, as amended. It is the intent of the CRA that Collier County Ordinance No. 2001-55, as amended, shall not apply to the Advisory Boards. ARTICLE VII AMENDMENTS These Bylaws may be amended at any duly constituted meeting of the CRA by an affirmative vote by a majority of the CRA members present and voting after the proposed amendment has been listed on the agenda and submitted to the CRA for review and discussion. III Page 8 of 8 Enclosure 8 CRA RESOLUTION NO. 15- 218 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA; RETAINING THE MEMBERS OF THE IMMOKALEE ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AS THE MEMBERS OF THE IMMOKALEE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-345; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF DECEMBER 31, 2015. WHEREAS, CRA Resolution No. 2001-98 created the "Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Local Redevelopment Advisory Board,"the"Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board" and the bylaws for these Boards; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 95-22, as amended, established the Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency (Agency) pursuant to §§290.001-290.016, F.S. (The Florida Enterprise Zone Act) and according to CRA Resolution 2001-98, the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board shall act as the Agency and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 95-22, as amended, also set forth the Agency's membership and its terms office. Each member was appointed by Resolution to the Agency;and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners will repeal Ordinance No. 95-22, as amended, effective December 31, 2015, to coincide with the repeal of the Florida Enterprise Zone Act;and WHEREAS,the CRA wishes to retain the membership and terms of office of the Agency under the name of the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board after the repeal of the Florida Enterprise Zone Act. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA that; 1. The membership and terms of office of the Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency shall be under the name of the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board. All future appointments shall be to the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board pursuant to its bylaws. 2. Resolution No. 08-345, relating to the Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency,is deemed obsolete and is hereby repealed in its entirety. 3. This Resolution shall become effective on December 31,2015. 1 II it THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED this Z1- - day of©cito\xr— , 2015, after motion, second and majority vote. ATTESTS. N;:<.r , COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DWi.OT'E.•BRQK, Clerk OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA 7 By: '`t ' e ut Clerk DO A FIALA,CHAIRMAN ,4:tcst as to C`h�ir�lar�'� p y signature only. `"" Approved as to form and legality: 1 � Q • Jennifer A. Belpedi Assistant County Attorney 2 Enclosure 9 EZDA ANNUAL INCENTIVE WORKSHEET ENTERPRISE ZONE:IMMOKALEE EZ#1101 CONTACT PERSON: BRADLEY MUCKEL PHONE:239-867-0027 FAH: REPORTING PERIOD:July 1,2015 through September 30, 2015 A.EZDA ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THIS TIME PERIOD: MEETINGS DATE Regular EZDA Board Meeting July 15,2015 Regular EZDA Board Meeting August 19,2015 Regular EZDA Board Meeting September 16,2015 EZDA ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1) The Immokalee EZDA completed construction of two more drainage/roadway/sidewalk improvement projects within the Enterprise Zone. The projects are valued at just under $2 million and included professional CEI services. The funding was made possible by CDBG-DREF and DRI grants from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). These infrastructure improvements will be used to alleviate flooding, provide much needed pedestrian facilities and alleviate water quality issues throughout Enterprise Zone #1101, ultimately increasing property attractiveness and occupancy rates throughout the central business district. 2) CRA staff has continued to communicate the State Enterprise Zone benefits to local businesses and other partnering agencies in Immokalee by distributing Enterprise Zone Program information, giving EZDA presentations and meeting one-on-one to provide technical application assistance regarding the Enterprise Zone incentives as well as other business assistance services. 3) During this reporting period EZDA staff has assisted prospecting business entities with finding viable office space/land and communicating the incentives of the various EZDA Incentive Programs to each business prospect. 4) The Immokalee EZDA continues to operate the Immokalee Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU). The MSTU has done an outstanding job of beautifying the Downtown Business District with the ultimate goal of increasing commercial occupancy rates throughout the area. 5) The Immokalee CRA web site, ImmokaleeToday.com, has been used to market the Enterprise Zone incentives to local businesses and businesses seeking to relocate into EZ#1101. 6) Immokalee CRA staff created and distributed an informational brochure explaining the EZDA incentives and individual process for each of the incentive applications. 7) As a result of CRA staff marketing efforts in Rural EZDA #1101, there has been a significant increase in commercial construction within the Zone. Development projects Enclosure 9 completed during this reporting period include a third Family Dollar Store and Taco Bell. 8) Other written correspondence and subsequent follow-up phone calls and emails have also been channeled through CRA staff. B. PROGRESS MADE TOWARD MEASURABLE GOALS: GOAL NUMBER: 1 OBJECTIVE: To REDUCE THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN THE IMMOKALEE COMMUNITY FROM ITS CURRENT ESTIMATED 13.2%TO 6.6%BY DECEMBER 31,2015 BASELINE DATA PROJECTED GOAL REPORTING PERIOD YEAR TO DATE RESULT RESULT 13.2% 6.6% 9.5% (USAFACTFINER.COM) 9.5%(USAFACTFINER.COM) GOAL NUMBER: 2 OBJECTIVE: TO REDUCE THE POVERTY RATE IN THE IMMOKALEE COMMUNITY FROM ITS CURRENT ESTIMATED 39.1%TO 19.6%BY DECEMBER 31,2015 BASELINE DATA PROJECTED GOAL REPORTING PERIOD YEAR TO DATE RESULT RESULT 39.1% 19.6% 45%(USAFACTFINER.COM) 45%(USAFACTFINER.coM) GOAL NUMBER: 3 OBJECTIVE: To REDUCE THE CHILD POVERTY RATE FROM ITS CURRENT ESTIMATED 29%TO 14.5% BY DECEMBER 31.2015 BASELINE DATA PROJECTED GOAL REPORTING PERIOD YEAR TO DATE RESULT RESULT 29% 14.5% 58.6(USAFACTFINER.coM) 58.6(USAFACTFINER.COM) GOAL NUMBER: 4 OBJECTIVE: TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL OUALITY AND OUANTITY OF IMMOKALEE HOUSING BY 2015 BASELINE DATA PROJECTED GOAL REPORTING PERIOD YEAR TO DATE RESULT RESULT Enclosure 9 ASSISTED HABITAT FOR ASSISTED HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WITH 5 EZDA HUMANITY WITH 5 EZDA INCENTIVE APPLICATIONS INCENTIVE APPLICATIONS IMPROVE THE OVERALL CONTINUED EFFORTS APPEARANCE OF THE CONTINUED EFFORTS COMMUNITY/ENCOURAGE TOWARDS IMPROVEMENTS TOWARDS IMPROVEMENTS REINVESTMENT TO ROADWAYS AND TO ROADWAYS AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES IN EZDA 1101. PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES IN EZDA 1101. GOAL NUMBER: 5 OBJECTIVE: To IMPROVE THE OVERALL APPEARANCE OF THE IMMOKALEE COMMUNITY TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE REINVESTMENT BETWEEN 2005 AND 2015 BASELINE DATA PROJECTED GOAL REPORTING PERIOD YEAR TO DATE RESULT RESULT CRA: CRA: • LANDSCAPE • LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE • STORM WATER • STORM WATER CONVEYANCE CONVEYANCE SYSTEM SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTALLATION • SIDEWALKS • SIDEWALKS • ROAD • ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION • COMMERCIAL IMPROVE THE OVERALL FACADE GRANTS MSTU: APPEARANCE THROUGH • LANDSCAPE MSTU: PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MAINTENANCE • LANDSCAPE REINVESTMENT • HARDSCAPE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE • HARDSCAPE • TRASH REMOVAL MAINTENANCE • SIDEWALK AND • TRASH REMOVAL BUS STOP • SIDEWALK AND INSTALLATIONS BUS STOP • IRRIGATION INSTALLATIONS UPGRADE/REPAIR • IRRIGATION S UPGRADE/REPAIRS • ROAD • ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION Enclosure 9 C. NUMBERS AND TYPES OF BUSINESSES ASSISTED BY THE EZDA: TYPE OF ASSISTANCE: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 10 PHONE CALLS CONSULTANTS 0 MAIL-OUTS MANUFACTURING 5 Business Owners 10 E-MAILS SENT OUT RETAIL WORKSHOP CONTRACTORS ATTENDEES TOTAL ASSISTED: 25 Enclosure 9 D. NUMBER OF JOBS CREATED WITHIN THE ENTERPRISE ZONE: BUSINESS NAME NEW/STARTUP EXISTING Jobs Created 1. Eddie's World Class Barber Shop—718 N. 15th St. x I 2. Mr. Fix It— 1501 6th Ave. x I 3. Yzaguirre Insurance Agency—601 N. 15th St. X I 4. Dollar Mart—215 W. Main St. x I 5. Shop Smart Neighborhood Grocer— 109 W. Main x 1 St. 6. Creative Cut— 1312 New Market Rd. x I 7. A & B's Vape Shop—550 New Market Rd. x 1 E NUMBER OF NEW BUSINESSES LOCATING WITHIN THE ZONE: 7 F. STATE INCENTIVES PROCESSED BY THE EZDA: Jobs Tax Credit Business Building Sales Tax Property Tax Jobs Tax Credit Equipment (Corporate Materials Sales Exemption for Credit (Sales tax) Sales Tax Tax) Tax Refund Electrical Energy #DR-15ZC #F-1156Z Refund #EZ-M #DR-15JEZ #F-1158Z ; #EZ-E Forms Received 0 0 0 0 0 0 Forms Approved Forms Denied New Employees ,,,0„,...- Estimated Amount of , ° Monthly Wages - �� Total$Amount of , ,%tilitkVs*,x,-g,I.';,; 0,- 4-' * oBusiness Equipment Purchased f _ • A N. a Total$Amount of `s sk Buildings Materials '� ` �, Purchased �w Estimated Total Amount of Tax . Incentives i �s :.4 ./ COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT PROGRAM I 1 1 Enclosure 9 SPONSORS APPROVED DONATIONS APPROVED OTHER STATE GRANTS/INCENTIVES RECEIVED G. LOCAL INCENTIVES GRANTED: • NUMBER OF BUSINESSES TOTAL$AMOUNT T � UTILIZING INCENTIVE IN INCENTIVES .. .. � +..�'....a.. ..,... ...E a�.. .,. ..t..• a.u Local Option E.D.Property Tax Exemption $ Occupational License Fee Abatement $ Utility Tax Abatement $ Local Funds for Capital Projects $0.00 Additional Local Government Services $ Committed to the Area Reduction of Specific Local Government $ Regulations to the Area Total $ Enclosure 9 OTHER LOCAL INCENTIVES (PLEASE LIST INCENTIVE NAME AND TOTALS) H. RESOURCES ACCESSED WITHIN AN ENTERPRISE ZONE: Number Total$Amount 7- DEO-Community Development Block Grant $ USDA Economic Development Transportation Fund $ Quality Target Industry Program $ Total $ BURT VON HOFF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY DIVISION OF STRATEGIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 107 EAST MADISON STREET; MSC 80 TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399 PH: 850/717-8974 FAX: 850/410-4770 e-mail: burt.vonhoff @deo.myflorida.com www.floridaenterprisezone.com rte. 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I,„ , =fir * t + 01, aansolou2 Enclosure 10 ABM Property Mtxtatxexumce, c.c.s PROPOSAL 3240 Everglades Blvd N Naples,FL 34120 PO#4500153006 Phone:239-503-0303 Estimate Date: 10/20/2015 aandmtotakyahoo,com Estimate# 287 Bill To: Ship To: Collier County Board of fmmokalt5e CRA County Commissioners Alin: James Sainvilus Attn: Accounts Payable 750 S 5th Street,Ste 2 3299 Tamiami Trail E,Ste 700 Naples,FL 34112-5749 immokalee,FL 34142 Description Qty: Amount: Total IMMOKALEE MSTU-INCIDENTAL Trimming of Trees-Work Areas 1 &2 of the following: Oak Trees(to include elevation and interior thinning) 29 72.00 2,088.00 Saba!Palms 78 24.00 1,872.00 Crepe Myrtle(to include elevation and interior thinning) 66 22.00 1,452.00 All material is guaranteed to be as specified. All work to be completed in a workmanlike manner according to standard practice. Total $5,412.00 Any alteration or deviations from the above specifications involving extra costs will be done We will herby furnish material and labor- only upon a written change order. The costs will become an extra charge over and above the complete in accordance with above proposal. specifications. All elements of this agreement are contingent upon strikes,accidents,or delays beyond our control. The estimate does not include material price increases,or additional labor and ,( ,! 10/20/15 materials which may be required should unforseen problems arise after the work has started.sr�hl" Y�,a�gr�i��-e Date Acceptance of Contract: The above prices,specifications,and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work as specified. Name: Signature: Date: Enclosure 10 3240 Everglades Blvd N PROPOSAL Naples,FL 34120 PO#4500153006 Phone:239-503-0303 Estimate Date: 10/20/2015 aandmtotal @yahoo.com Estimate# 288 Bill To: Ship To: Collier County Board of Immokalee CRA County Commissioners Attn: James Sainvilus Attn: Accounts Payable 750 S 5th Street,Ste 2 3299 Tamiami Trail E,Ste 700 750 S 5tee,Street,FL t,Ste 2 Naples,FL 34112-5749 Description Qty: Amount: Total IMMOKALEE MSTU ROADWAY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE- INCIDENTAL WORK AREAS 1 &2 Clean-up of the trees and removing old boots off 25(twenty-five) trees (86)Labor Hours(per man hour)-3 men, 18 hours 54 46.75 2,524.50 Ei All material is guaranteed to be as specified. All work to be completed in a workmanlike manner according to standard practice. Total $2,524.50 Any alteration or deviations from the above specifications involving extra costs will be done We will herby furnish material and labor- only upon a written change order. The costs will become an extra charge over and above the complete in accordance with above proposal. specifications. All elements of this agreement are contingent upon strikes,accidents,or delays beyond our control. The estimate does not include material price increases,or additional labor and tc ivia g e 10/28/15 materials which may be required should unforseen problems arise after the work has started. J Date Acceptance of Contract The above prices,specifications,and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work as specified. Name: Signature: Date: Enclosure 11 Budget Report Fund 111 and 162 YBCS BUD_TO ACTUAL Collier County, Florida Date 11/02/2015% Budget to Actual Comparison BCS Drilldown Report Time 15:35:34 Fiscal Year 2016 Client 300 Period 1 to 13 Statistical Indicator: Fund MSTD GENERAL FUND to MSTD GENERAL FUND MSTD GENERAL FUND Fund Center 163E05 IMMOKALEE RD c STATE ROAD 29 Commitment Item EXPENSES EXPENSE Sub Total Grants to Funded Program * to Fund Ctr / Comm Item Adopted Budget Amended Budget Commitment Actual Available % Enc/Act *** Grand Total-FC/CI 195,700.00 195,700.00 181,969.83 1,290.17 C1.-2.44n.nf 93.6 ** 163805 IMMOK RD & SR 29 195,700.00 195,700.00 181,969.83 1,290.17 12,440.00 93.6 * OPERATING EXPENSE 195,700.00 195,700.00 181,969.83 1,290.17 12,440.00 93.6 634990 LANDSCAPE INCID 30,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 100.0 634999 OTHER CONTRACTU 130,000.00 130,000.00 130,000.00 100.0 643100 ELECTRICITY 13,000.00 13,000.00 9,214.72 745.28 3,040.00 76.6 643400 WATER AND SEWER 12,000.00 12,000.00 7,755.11 544.89 3,700.00 69.2 646311 SPRINKLER SYSTE 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 646318 MULCH 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 100.0 652310 FERT HERB CHEM 700.00 700.00 700.00 YBCS_BUD TO ACTUAL Collier County, Florida Cate 11/0272015 Budget to Actual Comparison BCS Drilldown Report Time 15:3-9T20 Fiscal Year 2016 Client 300 Period Oto13 Statistical Indicator: Fund illtab IMM BEAU CC to IMM BEAU CC IMM BEAU CC Fund Center 1. 4 IMMOKALEE BEAUTIFICATION Commitment Item EXPENSES EXPENSE Sub Total Grants Funded Program * w„ Fund Ctr I Comm Item Adopted Budget Amended Budget Commitment Actual Available % Enc/Act *** Grand Total-FC/CI 240,400.00 250,595.00 93,685.18 55,251.07 475 59.4 ** 162524 IMMOKALEE BEAU 240,400.00 250,595.00 93,685.18 55,251.07 101,658.75 59.4 OPERATING EXPENSE 240,400.00 250,595.00 93,685.18 55,251.07 101,658.75 59.4 631400 ENG FEES 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 634970 INDIRECT COST R 2,100.00 2,100.00 2,100.00 100.0 634999 OTHER CONTRACTU 95,300.00 105,495.00 25,296.00 7,699.00 72,500.00 31.3 639980 INTERCEPT PAY F 10,000.00 10,000.00 3,461.72 6,538.28 34.6 640200 MILEAGE REI_MBUR 500.00 500.00 500.00 641950 POST FREIGHT UP 100.00 100.00 100.00 643300 TRASH AND GARB 15,000.00 15,000.00 9,634.80 865.20 4,500.00 70.0 645100 INSURANCE GENER 600.00 600.00 600.00 100.0 646311 SPRINKLER SYSTE 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 646318 MULCH 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 646451 LIGHTING MAINTE 90,000.00 90,000.00 44,985.00 43,211.75 1,803.25 98.0 649010 LICENSES AND PE 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 649100 LEGAL ADVERTISI 200.00 200.00 200.00 651110 OFFICE SUPPLIES 500.00 500.00 500.00 652210 FOOD OPERATING 400.00 400.00 13.40 386.60 3.4 652310 FERT HERB CHEM 700.00 700.00 700.00 652990 OTHER ,OPERATING 11,069.38 11,069.38- Enclosure 11 PO Report Funds 111 & 162 — ---- — — PO Multiple Criteria PO Date:11 /2015-10/31/2016 ....ti ....1 0 Funds Cen .=163805 .11 % - 5 ' 8 V iti al T.ilE4N.i ia 0 4 Ri 4 7114■WW 11 Vendor Namel Vendor# Bid PO# Lhe Contract Cont Exp Dekvery PO Date PO Amt Contract Amt Inv Amt 3alance g/I Acct PR Short Text FORESTRY RESOURCES 112011 15-6404 4500161889 10 4600003937 04/27/2016 04/27/2016 10/05/2015 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 646318 PURCHASE OF MULCH A&M PROPERTY MAVEN_ 121724 13-6022R 4500162143 10 4600003376 10/21/2016 10/21/2016 10/05/2015 130,000.00 130,000.00 0.00 130,000.00 634999 IMMOKALEE MSTU ROADWA A&M PROPERTY MAINTEN,.. 121724 13-6022R 4500162143 20 4600003376 10/21/2016 10/21/2016 10/05/2015 30,000.00 30,000.00 0.00 30,000.00 634990 Incidental LCEC 101811 4700002631 10 09/30/2016 10/05/2015 260.00 260.00 41.02 218.98 643100 0476220000 Electric LCEC 101811 4700002631 20 09/30/2016 10/0512015 1,400.00 1,400.00 79.25 1,320.75 643100 8773840000 Electric LCEC 101811 4700002631 30 09/30/2016 10/05/2015 1,700.00 1,700.00 132.95 1,567.05 643100 9874030000 Electric LCEC 101811 4700002631 40 09/30/2016 10/05/2015 6,600.00 6,600.00 492.06 6,107.94 643100 5844855623 Electric IMMOKALEE WATER&SE... 101541 4700002632 10 09/30/2016 10/05/2015 1,400.00 1400.00 113.30 1,286.70 643400 11060226-01 IMMOKALEE WATER&SE 4700002632 20 09/30/2016 10/05/2015 1,000.00 1,000.00 40.04 959.96 643400 11062507-01 IMMOKALEE WATER&SE... 101541 4700002632 30 09/30/2016 10/05/2015 3,100,00 3,100.00 78.30 3,021.70 643400 11062508-01 IMMOKALEE WATER&SE,.. 101541 4700002632 40 09/30/2016 10/05/2015 2,800.00 2,800.00 313.25 2,486.75 643400 21210106-01 . . ... . - - - PO Date:10 112015-10131/2016 .i und:.162 Fun s 1:.162524 L......... , — 1 1 8 V I .1 71, 1 I,El 2 6 4 [1 , iil, 1 Ifi Ulf 411 4 : Vendor Namel Vendor# Bid PO# Le Contract Cont Exp Deivery PO Date PO Amt Contract Ant Rcvd Ant Inv Ant Bake PR Short Text TRIMMERS HOLIDAY DECOR 103:4: 4500161x' 10 0313012016 10/0512015 6,300.00 6,300.00 0.00 0,00 6,300.00 Holday Deco for Imm hi! r-- TRIMMERS HOLIDAY DECOR 103P: 4500161885 10 03/30/2016 10/05/2015 16,500.00 16,500.00 0.00 0.00 16,500.00 Christmas Tree&Deco f CARROT TOP INDUSTRIES INC 100505 4500161::. 10 09/30/2016 10105/2015 11,069.38 11,069.38 0.00 0.00 11,069.38 :t ners for the Immolo F----THOMAS M BRADY INC 125139 4500162459 10 09130/2016 10/06/2015 43,211.75 43,211,75 43,211.75 43,211,75 0.00 Pole Mount Wreath,SR LSIMMONDS ELECTRICAL OF N 122430 13-6166 4500163127 10 460(1003718 05112/2016 05/12/2016 10115/2015 4,885.00 4,885.00 0,00 0.00 4,885,00 Zocab Park Electrical Rei LL, 1 SIMMONDS ELECTRICAL OF N„ 122430 13-6166 4500163127 20 4600003718 0511212016 05/142016 10115/2015 40,100,00 40,100.00 0.00 0.00 40400.00 Check Poles&Install trai PROGRESSIVE WASTE SOUL 123619 4700002642 10 09/3012016 10/05/2015 10,500.00 10,500.00 0.00 865.20 9,634.80 SOLID WASTE RECYCLE Enclosure 11 Expenditures Funds 111 & 162 Funds Center 163805 Fund 111 Layout /PERIOD User SAINVILUSJ Date/Time —11/02/2015 15:47:17 RefDocNo Item FM pstg d. 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Year Prd Valtype text E Pyrnt Bdgt Text Fund Funds Ctr Dint Item Continent tern name Pred.docno. 5001033556 1 10/2312015 2016 1 Invoices 7,699.00 AIM ENGINEERING&ENGINEERING-Invoker 14-0284-2 162 162524 634999 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SE 4500160618 100770059 2 10/01/2015 2016 Profit transfer po 3,461.72 56949-9/25/15-ZOCALO FIRST STREET PLAZA MAINT 162 162524 639980 INTERDEPT PAY FOR SE 5100937072 2 10/10/2015 2016 Invokes 865.20 162 162524 643300 TRASH AND GARBAGE 4700002642 5001031694 1 10/09/2015 2016 Invokes 43,211.75 THOMAS M BRADY INC,Invoice"14517 162 162524 646451 LIGHTING MAINTENANCE 4500162459 5001032983 2 10/20/2015 2016 Invoices 13.40 VANN-DDOE #0_Food terns needed for September M 162 162524 652210 FOOD OPERATING SUP b 1 55,251.07 } .. 55,251.07 Enclosure 12 Immokalee Banners 4 „..,...411,10140010i „,,,,,4 ),!,iiiiii), - ---., --, --. , , ).:,, Immokalee Immokalee a Immokalee Ficwuk+ n tIw 21st cs^,t F1crtzso n Fhe 21st crr}t r�x� n y t ; :. g.., wok. ir .„,,,,,,,,,i,.:,,,,,„ a . er': ',,- - ' .:_'-:'' 4: . 14::-/::..' 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