Agenda 04/17/1986 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA
April 17, 1986
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board monthly meeting will be
held on Thursday, April 17, 1986, on the 3rd Floor of Building "F"
at the Collier County Courthouse Complex at 9:00 A.M.
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Addendum
IV. Old Business
A. Discussion on naming the five (5) Community Parks
B. Construction update of the Community Parks
V. New Business
A. Bus lease for summer recreation program
VI. Discussion of Addendum
VII. Adjournment
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Marco Island, Florida, March 20, 1986
LET IT BE REMEMBERED that the Parks & Recreation
Advisory Board met on this date at 9 : 00 A .M. at the Collier
County Racquet Club on Marco Island, Florida, with the
following members present:
ACTING CHAIRMAN : Steve Price
Scott McQuillen
Charles Stevens
ABSENT: Dan Monaco
Ron Burton
ALSO PRESENT: Carmen Ruiz , Deputy Clerk ; Tim
Vanatta, Parks & Recreation Director; Murdo Smith,
Pat Cookson, Dan Loubier , Parks & Recreation Department;
Barbara Cacchione, Planning Department.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Addendum
IV. Old Business
A . Naming of Golden Gate Community Park
V. New Business
A . Review of a rezone petition for Foxburn PUD
for compliance of the Comprehensive Plan
VI. Discussion of Addendum
VII. Adjournment
Prior to approval of minutes, Mr. McQuillen moved,
seconded by Mr. Stevens and carried unanimously, that Mr.
Price be Acting Chairman for Mr. Monaco.
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 20, 1986, - APPROVED AS PRESENTED
Mr. McQuillen moved, seconded by Mr. Stevens and carried
unanimously, that the minutes of February 20, 1986, be
approved as presented.
REVIEW OF A REZONE PETITION FOR FOXBURN PUD FOR COMPLIANCE
OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Barbara Cacchione stated that this particular property
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is located on the south side of Radio Road just east of
Foxfire ; is comprised of 20.88 acres, and the Petitioner is
requesting a rezone from A2 to PUD. She added that under the
point system, the density range achieved by this project is 5
units per acre. She reported that the Petitioner requested
to use the neighborhood park option which awards ten
additional points and increases the denstiy to seven units
per acre. She noted that in reviewing the Comprehensive Plan
regarding this option, there are requirements as to how
someone would comply with the ordinance, and the Parks &
Recreation Advisory Board is the board for implementing this
particular option.
Ms . Cacchione commented that there are two processes in
dedicating Naples parks; one is actual dedication, and
another is payment in-lieu-of land dedication. She added
that actually this is the first time that a payment has been
used in-lieu-of land dedication. She noted that in this
case, because it is less than five acres, they are required
to pay a fee in lieu of. She also added that the process
used by the Planning Department is outlined in the
Comprenehsive Plan and is also included in the memo to the
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. She commented that the
Parks' requirement is directly based on the population map
that a particular project will generate; they took the
population, estimated the amount of acres - the standard is
2 acres of park site per one thousand people - and came up
with approximately 3/4 of an acre as a required dedication.
She also stated that there is a provision for credit for
private facilities on-site to meet the needs of the
residents... She stated that on this particular project there
are several recreational amenities, which are outlined on the
second page of the above-mentioned memo, and that calculated
to be 9 facilities; therefore, they received 50% credit on
their required dedication of 3/4 of an acre and that was
reduced to . 36. She added that the cost of acreage in the
area was done by the Real Estate section of the Public Works
Department who did a market analysis of the area and came up
with $17, 160 cost per acre in that area, and therefore, the
, required dedication would be 1/3 of an acre by $17, 160 which
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would amount to $ 6, 177. 60.
Ms. Cacchione further stated that the money will be
paid to the Board of County Commissioners before the first
building permit is issued and language will be placed in the
PUD document so it will be binding upon the Petitioner. She
said that the facilities that are to be provided and
maintained by the developer will also appear in the PUD
document. She added that the language has ZC.=t been
completely developed but it will be reviewed by the County
Attorney before it is decided by the Board of County
Commissioners. She said that this Petition is scheduled for
the Planning Commission today; they continued it from the
last meeting in order to get input from the Parks &
Recreation Advisory Board and to make a recommendation to the
Board of County Commissioners.
Acting Chairman Price asked what would happen with the
funds and Mr . Vanatta said that the way it now stands there
are two stipulations: The Comprehensive Plan indicates that
monies are to be used for a neighborhood park, and the County
does not per se have a neighborhood park in that immediate
vicinity, other than Palm Springs Park which is pretty
secluded and not heavily used; secondly, after looking at
the area, the new community park that would best service that
area would be Golden Gate Community Park . Mr . Vanatta added
that $ 6100 is not ample money to acquire and develop a
neighborhood park , which in the Comp Plan should be greater
than five acres, so Parks & Recreation would like the
latitude to use that money on a park in the near vicinity of
Foxburn. However, he did note that the Comp Plan also stated
that the money paid by the developer must be used for the
immediate needs of the residents of that development or for
improvements of other existing parks which have already
served those needs.
Mr . Price asked if the funds were going to be used for
capital improvements , and Mr . Vanatta answered affirmatively
and added that if after seven years the money was not used
on one of these areas, then it does convert back to the
operating budget, which is how the Comprehensive Plan
, currently reads. He further stated the long-range intent of
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the current Comprehensive Plan was to pool the money from
small projects and have enough to build a neighborhood park .
Mr . McQuillen asked what the history has been regarding small
fees, and Mr. Vanatta said as far as he knows this is the
first one in-lieu-of, normally it has been land dedication,
and added that the new Comprehensive Plan will be much more
in depth He pointed out that Foxburn, in accordance with the
current Comprehensive Plan, has complied with the rules. Mr.
Price suggested that since there will probably be more of
these small fees in the future that they be accumulated, or
specific needs identified relative to that area where capital
improvements are made, so that it would benefit the people
that are going to be paying.
After a lengthy discussion regarding in-lieu-of versus
land dedication and future procedures, Mr . Price asked if the
issue about the future procedure is really a separate issue
from approving the matter before the Advisory Board at this
time, and Ms. Cacchione answered affirmatively. He then said
that the Petitioner has complied with the current
regulations, and a separate recommendation regarding the
future process can be done later.
Ms. Cacchione commented that since this is the first
time this option has been exercised, it is beneficial to get
all this information and input because there may be a need to
work on this part of the ordinance in the new Comprehensive
Plan and setting levels of service for parks in the County ,
which is a requirement of the new legislation. She added
that they will be appearing before the Parks & Recreation
Advisory Board on an on-going basis for input.
Mr. McQuillen moved, seconded by Mr. Stevens, and
carried unanimously, that the petition be approved noting the
disposition of funds as outlined on the second page of the
memorandum to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board dated
March 10, 1986, which reads:
"The monies collected shall be held in a trust and must
be tightly earmarked. The money paid by the developer must
be used for the immediate needs of the residents of that
development or far improvement of other existing parks which
, already serve those needs. If the money is not spent within
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seven years it will be forwarded to the Department of Parks
and Recreaion general operating budget. The money will be
collected by the Board of County Commissioners."
Naming of Golden Gate Community Park
Mr . Vanatta stated that he reviewed the correspondence
and chronology of events concerning this issue and contacted
Mr. John J. Agnelli, President of Power Corporation, who is
present and will present the issue.
Mr . Agnelli stated that Power Corporation is a large,
locally based development company in Naples and outlined the
various projects that they are involved with, which includes
Berkshire Lakes abutting the park on two sides. He commented
that in 1983 the company negotiated for the sale of the
park site to the County agreeing to a price and terms and at
the County Commission meeting where they would approve this,
Power Corporation voluntarily donated $50,000 for
improvements of that facility. He added that in the contract
for the sale of this land to the County, Power Corporation
asked for and received language regarding naming the park
® site. He continued by narrating the chronology of events
that followed leading up to his appearance at this meeting
and presented correspondence as backup. He summarized by
saying that, as originally suggested, Santa Barbara Park is a
nice name , very explicit and asked the Advisory Board that
they recommend to the Board of Commissioners that they
reconsider the naming of the park to something that is more
geographically descriptive, because Golden Gate Community
Park is not in Golden Gate, it is in the community of
Berkshire Lakes, and therefore, is not geographically
descriptive. He said he doesn' t mind if at the bottom the
sign read "Golden Gate Community," but he wants the
opportunity to have input into naming the park . He concluded
by saying that he thinks the issue is not resolved.
Mr. Stevens said that he understood that the naming of
the parks had already been decided, and Mr . Vanatta stated
that officialy on February 5 , 1985, the parks were named , so
the whole process has to be gone through again to rename the
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park, and he felt that Mr. Agnelli should be given the
opportunity to address the issue.
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There was a discussion concerning the community having a
right to naming the park since the park will serve the
community and Mr . Agnelli ' s position. Mr . Price said that
the issue has to be readdressed since the contract does say
that the seller shall be notified in writing
Mr. Stevens stated and wanted the record to so state
that he felt the issue had been brought up and discussed
before the Board of County Commissioners and carried 4/0 ,
that the five community parks were named after the geographic
areas and should remain with the same names , because the
prestige and pride of the people of Golden Gate should be
considered before making any motion as to renaming any park ,
and the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board should have some
input other than from a corporation .
Mr . Price suggested that the Advisory Board recommend to
the Board of County Commissioners that this committee at its
next meeting have a hearing open to the public, giving Mr .
Agnelli notice in writing , before recommending a name to the
County Commissioners.
Mr . Vanatta, in answer to Mr . McQuillen' s question,
Qstated that he would recommend that this board ask the
County Commissioners to reopen the issue of naming all the
parks.
Mr. McQuillen moved, seconded by Mr. Price, and carried
2/1 (Mr. Stevens opposed) that a recommendation be made to
the Board of County Commissioners to reconsider reopening the
issue in the naming of the community parks and also that they
allow Mr. Agnelli an opportunity to speak to them concerning
his thoughts on the park now known as Golden Gate Community.
Mr . Vanatta asked if the Parks & Recreation Advisory
Board wants him to go back to the Board of County
Commissioners and make a recommendation to reopen the issue
to redress the naming of the five community parks and are
offering themselves as an advisory board to rehear this issue
and send recommendations to them, and Mr. McQuillen affirmed
that.
' General Discussion
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Mr . Murdo Smith asked for approval to go ahead with the
low bidder, if he meets the specifications, in the purchase
of two utility trailers. They have tried several times to in
meet with Mr . Johnson of Johnson Trailer Sales , but have not
been successful ; however, they will keep trying.
Mr. Stevens moved seconded by Mr. McQuillen, and carried
unanimously, to recommend approval of the acquisition of two
trailers if the low bidder meets the specifications
There being no further business to come before the
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, the meeting was adjourned
by Order of the Chair - Time : 10: 45 M.
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Steve Price, Acting Chairman
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DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS
Item IV.A. Discussion on naming the five (5) Community Parks
At the March PARAB meeting it was voted on to request authorization
from the Board of County Commissioners to conduct a public meeting
to consider the possibility of renaming the five (5) community
parks. At the Board of County Commissioners meeting of April 8,
1986, the BOARD GRANTED THE PARAB authorization to hold this
meeting. The BCC also suggested that the Director of Parks and
Recreation contact the School Board to give the children of Collier
County an opportunity to make recommendations to the PARAB. I
contacted Dr. Richey, Superintendent of Schools, on this subject
and they agreed to participate. His office agreed to send the
recommendations to me by 5:00 P.M. on April 16, so I can present
them to the PARAB at their April 17 meeting. How the PARAB wants
to handle any other public suggestions is up to the entire Board.
Item IV. B. Construction update of the Community Parks
Tom Peek will be present to give a construction update on all the
parks.
Item V.A. Bus lease for summer recreation program
Enclosed is an agreement between the County and the School Board to
utilize their school buses for transporting children in our summer
recreation. We have utilized their buses for this purpose for
several years and this has proven to be a workable arrangement.
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A G R E E M E N T
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of
, 1986 , by and between the COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL
BOARD, hereinafter referred to as the "School Board" and the
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
hereinafter referred to as the "County" .
WHEREAS, the County desires to use School Board buses in its
summer recreation program;
WHEREAS, the School Board agrees that the County may use
School Board buses in said program; and
WHEREAS, Section 234.211, Florida Statutes, requires that
the County enter into an agreement with the School Board from any
and all liability by virtue of the use of such buses by the
(:) County;
NOW, THEREFORE, WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of
the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree
as follows:
1. The County may use School Board buses to transport
participants in its summer recreation program for the period
beginning June 9th, 1986 , and ending July 18, 1986 , inclusive.
2. The School Board shall furnish school bus drivers to
drive the buses used by the County under this Agreement. The
school bus drivers shall meet the qualifications and specific
requirements established by and through Section( s) 234. 091 and
234 . 101, Florida Statutes. The County shall pay Eight and 50/100
4:; Dollars ( $8 . 50 ) to the School Board per hour of school bus driver
services provided under this Agreement.
3 . In addition to the amount set forth in Paragraph 2
hereabove, the County shall pay to the School Board $ . 85 per mile
driven per bus, and a cleanup fee of Eight and 50/100 Dollars
($8.50) per bus for each day of use. All such fees and charges
shall be paid by the County to the School Board at the end of
said summer program.
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4. The County shall administer and implement this Agreement
by and through its Parks and Recreation Department.
5. The Parks and Recreation Department shall provide a
schedule detailing the dates, routes and locations for bus uses
for its summer program to the School Board prior to commencement
of the summer program. Any modification or additions to said
schedule by the Parks and Recreation Department will be
communicated by the Parks and Recreation Department to the School
Board as conditions may reasonably warrant.
6. The County agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the
School Board from any and all liability by virtue of the use of
such buses.
7. The School Board agrees to purchase insurance to protect
the County from and any all liability under this Agreement and
the use of school buses. The County shall be listed as an
insured on said policy. A current certificate of insurance shall
be filed with the Parks and Recreation Department prior to June
9, 1986.
The County shall reimburse the School Board for the premium
cost for said insurance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
AGREEMENT the day and year first above written.
ATTEST: COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
By:
THOMAS L. RICHEY FRANKLYN McCLINTOCK
410 Secretary Chairman
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WILLIAM J. REAGAN, Clerk OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
JOHN A. PISTOR
Chairman
Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency:
David C. Weigel
Assistant County Attorney