Agenda 07/28/1988 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA
July 28, 1988
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting will be held on
Thursday, July 28, 1988 at 9: 00 a. m. in the Parks and Recreation
Administration Building, Conference Room, 3300 Santa Barbara
Boulevard.
I. Call Meeting to Order
II. Approval of Minutes from May 26, 1988 meeting
III. Additional Items if Necessary
IV. Old Business
A. Evaluation and Assessment of Softball Fields
B. Boat Landing Survey — Update and copy of study
C. East Naples Community Park — Status report
D. Regional Park — Status report
V. New Business
A. Recommendation to approve construction of a lighted
baseball field at the Golden Gate Community Park
B. Recommendation to approve Maintenance Agreement for Lely
Little League Complex for FY88/89
C. Discussion of Heath and Immokalee Property
VI. Adjournment
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July 28, 1988
LET IT BE REMEMBERED , that the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met
on this date at 9 : 15 A .M . in the Conference Room of the
Administration Building at Golden Gate Community Park , Naples,
Florida , with the following members present :
Chairman : Ron Burton
Vice Chairman : Scott McQuillin
Charles Stevens
Absent : Donna Baltakis
Fred Thomas
ALSO PRESENT : Larry Brennan , Gulf Coast Little League ; Marc
Zolton , Naples Daily News ; Kevin O'Donnell , Public Services
Administrator ; Sherry Rynders , Risk Management Director ; Cliff
Crawford , Parks and Recreation Director ; Dan Loubier , Parks and
Recreation Superintendent ; Murdo Smith , Parks Superintendent ;
Marilyn McGinty , Recreation Superintendent ; Barbara Johnson , Parks
and Recreation Secretary .
AGENDA
I . Call Meeting to Order
(_) II . Approval of Minutes from May 26 , 1988 meeting
(June meeting not held)
III . Additional Items
A . Bluebill Avenue
B. Dan Loubier , Parks & Recreation Superintendent
C . Immokalee fencing
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IV. Old Business
A. Evaluation and Assessment of Softball Fields
B . Boat Landing Survey - Update and copy of study
C. East Naples Community Park - Status Report
D . Regional Park - Status Report
V. New Business
A. Recommendation to approve construction of a
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B. Recommendation to approve Maintenance Agreement
for Lely Little League Complex for FY88/89
C. Discussion of Heath and Immokalee Property
VI . Adjournment
MINUTES OF MAY 26. 1988 MEETING - approved as written
Minutes were approved as written - agreed that this was the type of
minutes FARAD wished .
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
A. BLUEBILL AVENUE -
MR. CRAWFORD - Bluebill Avenue boat site -
Vanderbilt Inn . County has been funded for this project through
Florida Boating Improvement Fund as well as the General Fund money.
We are asking for authorization to proceed with negotiations with
the Executive Staff and Ownership of the Vanderbilt Inn - joint
,�., partnership in development of the Bluebill boat ramp site This
will be going to the Board of County Commissioners . KEVIN
O'DONNELL: Vanderbilt Inn has proposed construction development of
this property in return for a concession contract for five years ,
with various other items . It looks pretty good and worthwhile
pursuing . MR. McQUILLAN: I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE MAKE THAT
RECOMMENDATION TO THE BCC. (Authorization to proceed with
negotiations with Vanderbilt Inn . ) MR. STEVENS: Seconded. All were
in favor .
B. DAN LOUBIER, PARKS AND RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT
MR. CRAWFORD: Mr . Dan , our Parks and Recreation Superintendent is
leaving to accept a position as Parks and Recreation Director for
the City of Kissimmee . Position to remain open for 60 days for
evaluation and possible reorganization . After remarks of
appreciation and congratulations were exchanged MR. McQUILLAN:
MOTION TO BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THAT BCC SHOW SOME FORM OF
RECOGNITION FOR DAN'S CONTRIBUTIONS OVER THE YEARS. MR. STEVENS
seconded - motion
passed.
C. IMMOKALEE FENCE:
MR. SMITH - Bids are out fnr new outfield fence around Immokalee
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Bid opening is August 26th . As PARAB meets on August 25th , a tab
''‘hipe sheet and recommendations will be mailed to PARAB members for their
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MR. BURTON - ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
Executive Summaries being sent to the BCC should have a place to
state PARAB's position or recommendation . This will help the BCC
recognize the fact that PARAB is actively performing the duties
which they were assigned . Even if PARAB's recommendation was
favorable it would help reinforce the issue . A separate sheet could
be attached to the Executive Summary stating PARAB's recommendation
upon presentation to BCC if time constraints applied . Mr . Stevens
agreed .
OLD BUSINESS
A. EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT OF SOFTBALL FIELDS
MR. BURTON: This was a good evaluation . MR. SMITH : Staff did an
inventory and make a recommendation that we build a soft ball field
here in Golden Gate . This would allow more ease in building to
certain standards, maintenance , fencing, lighting etc . SHERRY
RYNDERS: From a l iabil ity standpoint it makes more sense to build
a facility on County owned land than to rebuilt existing fields on
school property . When doing this all l iabil ity associated with the
field is assumed by the County . Discussion - School fields do not
meet required standards for softball . Recent public work shops •were
iiiim ~ held concerning the Growth Management Plan level of service
standards and no softball field construction was indicated for the
next six years . Will have opportunity yearly to alter the plan but
at the last public hearing no changes were made . Keep our good
relations with the School Board but do not enter into any new
contracts for maintaining any additional ball fields as the survey
indicated sub-standard conditions existed . Agreed that new ball
fields in the Golden Gate area were definitely needed to meet
demands . MR. STEVENS MADE MOTION - RECOMMEND THAT WE AGREE WITH
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS THAT ANY FUTURE CONSTRUCTION OF LEISURE OR
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BE CONSTRUCTED ON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY
FIRST - FIRST PRIORITY BEING THAT IT IS CONSTRUCTED ON COUNTY OWNED
PROPERTY. Mr . McQuillan - do not agree unless it is in best
interest of the tax payer . MR. BURTON SECONDED MOTION - APPROVED 2
TO 1 " Mr . McQuillan not in favor .
B. BOAT LANDING STUDY - Mr . Loubier - August 14 firm is going to
give a report to the Board of County Commissioners during the
regular agenda and I am asking that you attend . We went through an
extensive review process , the study is excellent and reflects
accurately the needs and how to go about developing boat ramps.
This did not cost the County any money - came from the license fees .
I would encourage you to attend , it will benefit the County and the
consultant will be available to answer questions . It generally
reflects the over-all standards in the Growth Management Plan . We
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do need 10 ramps , Parks & Recreation ordered study for both salt and
fresh water . If the BCC adopts the study it would be used as a
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guide . There is 3 .5 million dollars in the Growth Management Plan
~�~ which tells where the ramps should be built and when . This is
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clarification of how , where and wh' . MR. BURTON - MOTION THAT WE
RECOMMEND THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADOPT THIS BOAT
LANDING STUDY. SECONDED BY MR. STEVENS. APPROVED BY ALL.
C. EAST NAPLES COMMUNITY PARK UPDATE
Mr . Smith - Second Phase bid out - opening August 19th , -
Construction of athletic fields , tennis courts and parking lots .
Construction of lake almost finished . Everything going smoothly .
Some rock in the lake so made more shallow in some spots . No
requests for change orders or extra bil l ing as yet . Aerials shown
of park .
5 minute break
D. REGIONAL PARK UPDATE:
MR. O'DONNELL- We are currently negotiating with Willow Run Trust
for 490 acres off Rattlesnake Hammock near Florida Sports Park on
951 . Highway Pavers , through Willow Trust Run , owns about 330 acres
outright and are currently negotiating with Quimby Realty for 140
acres adjacent to it and 2 individual property owners own 10 acres
each The individual property owners have indicated they wish to
deal directly with the County . Quimby , 140 acres , is being
negotiated with Willow Run Trust , they will close on that and then
*li~e the County can sit down and enter into formalized negotiations . 470
acres from the Willow Run Trust - will pass exact cost of Quimby
parcel on to us with no additional mark up - approximately $7 ,500
per acre for 140 acres and $9 ,500 per acre for 330 acres . Real
Property is acquiring appraisals and are due back August 12 . At
that time will know if the dollars are in the ball park or not but
still looks good at this point . Board of County Commissioners wish
us to continue - need to finalize dollars as well as when could take
full possession . Could not use all the acreage immediately due to
excavation that would still be going on - permits already issued .
Recommendation to Commission is for us to continue negotiations and
have the County Attorney prepare necessary legal documents and sales
contracts . We just want to give the Board an update on where money
is coming from . Reallocate funding , require 700 acres by 1999 .
Could relocate some projects or could go into reserve or short term
loans . Right now we are not in favor of the bond issue - this is
because of the time factor . The County staff would recommend a bond
issue for the Regional Park taking aside the additional 490 acres .
If we did have a bond issue it would be for the remaining 210 acres.
As things progress we will keep you informed . Elimination of wet
lands - 60 acres or so- where we can develop - Department of Natural
Resources decides on final classification . We are not asking for a
bond issue now No action is required as yet .
SW BUSINESS
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CONSTRUCTION OF A LIGHTED BASEBALL
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FIELD AT THE GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY PARK
MR. O'DONNELL - There is a deficiency of baseball fields in the
Growth Management Plan - will come up next year . It takes one year
for designing and one year for building a field . One option is to
move ahead with the baseball field , borrow money from some other
sites and proceed that way . MR. BURTON - I agree there is an
obvious need for a lighted baseball field and it should be built ,
and it is in the Master Plan but I disagree in the way it is to be
paid for . $500 ,000 was set aside , $100 ,000 for each park .
Immokalee used theirs , Golden Gate used $63 ,000 - other facilities
are in need of things - and it is not fair to other communities and
parks to build this . The people of Golden Gate may have to think of
another way to raise money , I do not agree with taking money from
other parks. MR. O'DONNELL - If we were going to move now would
have no money available . Here is one way of doing it - we are open
to anything - would be the quickest way of doing it . - MR. BURTON
- RECOMMENDATION - NEED FOR FACILITY IF THE MASTER PLAN SHOWS IT AND
NEED MAY BE IMMEDIATE BUT DO NOT APPROVE PROCESS OF PAYING FOR IT.
Staff is open to suggestions . Petition of over 300 names was
presented to the Board of County Commissioners requesting more ball
fields . The Board asked us to come up with a solution and the only
way this year is to tap in additional reserve . Even if this was
acted on soon the baseball field would not be ready for next season .
At the present time residents of Marco often drive to Lee County for
games . New construction could be funded through several sources ,
but rebuilding a field is computed in the regular budget . Impact
C fees , ad valorum and other interfund transfers will be used for 200
million dollar Growth Management Plan . Reserves once used are not
replenished . Wilson Miller was willing to give a reduction in price
on designing a new field because one had already been done . If this
were added on to an existing contract it would end up that all parks
would be paying for it . MR. STEVENS- MOTION THAT WE GET ROLLING
WITH THE NEW BALLFIELD. Mr . McQuillan seconded. APPROVED 2-1 . Mr.
Burton's vote negative .
B. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR LELY LITTLE
LEAGUE COMPLEX FOR FY88/89 Mr . Smith - The last 4 or 5 years we
have been maintaining the field for Gulf Coast Little League on a
year to year agreement and have been asked to bring to the Advisory
Board every year Mr . Brennan expressed his appreciation and stated
that the true benefactors have been the hundreds of kids who
participate in the Little League program . MR. McQUILLAN - MOTION
THAT WE APPROVE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR LITTLE LEAGUE COMPLEX FOR
FY 1988/89. Seconded - Mr . Stevens. At request of Board of County
Commissioners this request is reviewed annually and not
automatically included in the budget . APPROVED.
C. HEATH AND IMMOKALEE PROPERTY - O'Donnell - Working with the
School District , Wilson Miller doing an assessment of the facilities
at Immokalee Middle School presently . Facilities include a locker
..4,90., room , a pool room with a screened pool , and gym . | ighting is being
checked , there are a couple of workshops , band room , tiered concrete
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The two sites are almost equal in total acreage . Immokalee Middle
School includes 1 soccer field which requires major work . We put
1010 all plans on hold relative to Heath property . Mr . Heath would
approve the land swap . Originally Heath property would have to be
used for a community park system, but is willing to approve the land
swapy with the School District . No final decision has been made .
The Board of County Commissioners has said that if it looks
worthwhile pursue it . If the dollar figure is too high we will not .
Meeting adjourned 1215 .
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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA
July 28, 1988
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting will be held on
Thursday, July 28, 1988 at 9: 00 a. m. in the Parks and Recreation
Administration Building, Conference Room, 3300 Santa Barbara
Boulevard.
I. Call Meeting to Order
II. Approval of Minutes from May 26, 1988 meeting
III. Additional Items if Necessary
IV. Old Business
A. Evaluation and Assessment of Softball Fields
B. Boat Landing Survey — Update and copy of study
C. East Naples Community Park — Status report
D. Regional Park — Status report
V. New Business
A. Recommendation to approve construction of a lighted
baseball field at the Golden Gate Community Park
B. Recommendation to approve Maintenance Agreement for Lely
Little League Complex for FY88/89
C. Discussion of Heath and Immokalee Property
VI. Adjournment
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May 26, 1988
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Parks & Recreation Advisory
Board met on this date at 9:00 A.M. in the Conference Room of the
Administration Building at Golden Gate Community Park , Naples ,
Florida , with the following members present :
Chairman : Ron Burton
Vice Chairman : Scott McQuillin
Charles Stevens
Fred Thomas, Jr .
Absent : Donna Baltakis
ALSO PRESENT: Steven Faine , representative of Gulf Coast Little
League ; Bob Furlong , Wilson , Miller , Barton , Soli & Peek , Inc . ;
Murdo Smith , Parks Superintendent ; Marilyn McGinty , Recreation
Superintendent , Barbara Johnson , Parks and Recreation Secretary.
AGENDA:
I . Call to Order
II . Approval of Minutes of March meeting
III . Additional items if necessary
IV. Old Business
A . Naples Radio Car Club
B. Tigertail Bath House renovations - Status
Report
C. East Naples Community Park - Status Report
D. Regional Park - Status Report
V. New Business
A. Vending machine bid - previously approved by
Chairman
B. Recommendation to approve Bid #88-1252 , Tennis
Court Re-surfacing
C. Boat Landing Survey
D. Discussion of future meeting dates
E. Recommendation to apply for Summer Program
Food Grant for Immokalee
F. Recommendation to approve a contract between
Collier County School Board and the Parks &
Recreation Department for use of school buses
during the Parks and Recreation Summer Camp .
VI . Adjournment
MINUTES OF MARCH 17. 1988 - APPROVED WITH FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS
Mr. Thomas requested that the following be stricken from the record
as he did not remember stating the remarks :
Page 1 - Mr. Thomas school . . . .are a little small .
Page 2 - Mr. Thomas - intent was that the softball field being
built be arranged so the school would not be without a
field entirely during construction of Park
Page 8 - Mr. Thomas - Can I show you one thing
DISCUSSION OF MINUTES
It was agreed that more accurate, concise - but still containing all
necessary information - minutes were desired . The preferred method
was having a recorder taking shorthand as well as using a tape , and
returning to the Courthouse for meetings . Minutes do not need to be
verbatim .
Minutes Approved with amendments.
GULF COAST LITTLE LEAGUE
Steve Paine , Representative of Gulf Coast Little League was
introduced by Murdo Smith - purpose of visit to inquire about
possibility of constructing a new Little League field at Golden Gate
Community Park .
Gulf Coast Little League serves children ages 6-12 . Does not
include senior girls or boys who are age 13 or 14 . In Gulf Coast
Little League when a child tries out the child plays in every game ,
with 1 chance at bat and six outs in the outfield . The Gulf Coast
Little League is comprised of two leagues - American League Division
serves the Golden Gate area North , Airport Rd up to State Road 29 -
National League Division serves East Naples towards Marco. Gulf
Coast Little League has outgrown its facilities at Lely. Land was
donated and the Little League built the field - still paying off
debt - and the Parks and Recreation Department maintains the fields.
Revenue for Little League is comprised of fund raising activities
and registration fees. The size of the Little League ball field is
the regulation softball field size . The season runs from February
through May , with closing days in June.
EXISTING FIELDS - Aaron Lutz does not have enough parking, and
numerous complaints have been received from residents. This field
is used primarily for practice and not actual games. Tommie Barfield
in Marco is used three nights a week for regular scheduled games.
Lely is used 6 days a week and 6 days a week at one of our fields.
The National League uses East Naples and Marco fields. No Golden
Gate teams travel to Marco. The first preference of the Little
League would be to build a third field at Golden Gate Community
Park . This Golden Gate Community Park is used more than other
similar parks (20% more) and would give more flexibility in game
scheduling .
T ball has 18 teams with 15 players each . Mr . Thomas suggested
increase scheduling for Nation League at Tommie Barfield , freeing up
Lely for the American League and could handle overflow from Golden
Gate . Mr. Murdo Smith - we also have a concern , we have to run our
programs and Tommie Barfield field can only be used two nights a
week by the County . Residents do not like the lights and the Board
of County Commissioners passed a ruling that no lights be permitted
on Sunday or after 10pm. Suggestion made that these lights be moved
to another facility so full utilization of them could be realized .
Cost of building a new field is approximately 175,000 .
Mr. Burton : I have a problem with asking to budget money to
construct additional facilities without letting all parks share in
additional facilities. If a community feels that additional
facilities are needed let the individual community have a bond issue
to pay for desired facilities.
Mr . FaAnex PARAB should meet the needs of the community - each
community needs are different .
Each Community Park is different , but equal in dollar amount spent
for facilities . The Master Plan is built on a wish list . Golden
Gate needs are for more baseball facilities .
Mr. Burton: Not in favor of giving one community more consideration
over another. Golden Gate could have a bond issue to pay for what
it needs. Marco wants a swimming pool desperately - more children
per capita moving in than any other area .
The consensus of the Board - if a community wants additional
facilities let them have a bond issue and raise the money to build
their facilities unless all other parks have the same amount of
money allotted .
Mr . FaKnex Cost of field is $165,000 - an alternative is to spend
10 ,000 to upgrade existing fields at Big Cypress Elementary School .
At present time there are no lights or fences.
Mr . McQuillan: I do not see kids playing a pick-up game of ball
anywhere . Seems as if facilities are aimed at adults and not
children . Is a pristine place for playing ball really necessary?
The adults seem to be creating geographical distinctions. If the
children were dropped off by parents it would elevate parking
problems .
Gulf Coast Little League built the facilities in Lely, maybe they
could build another field and have the County maintain It .
Mr . Murdo Smith : In my opinion I would rather see a facility built
on our land , then we can maintain and control it .
Mr . Stevens: Aaron Lutz - play T ball there if parking was better
arranged .
Mr . Murdo Smith : - Rather have T Ball at GGCP - then have control
over the parking and there are toilet facilities available.
Growth Master Plan - ranking and rating shows 4 fields (1 a baseball
field) to be built in the 5 year plan .
Mr . Thomas - I move the staff be instructed to review the existing
facilities for Little League ball throughout the County. Look
intently at the projection of needs for the next two years and at
the next meeting give a recommendation of what needs to be done
County-wide as far as scheduling and new fields.
Ron Burton seconded motion "
Mandate was established how these community parks were to be
constructed .
Mr . Thomas: Concern about private service when there are needs
throughout the community . We should encourage and see that
County-wide all parks get the same attention .
Mr " Burton : Maybe some help would be available from private
sectors.
Mr . Thomas: Different scheduling may be needed. Recommendation
should be made to us concerning needs that are coming down the pike
- ie. 5 to 7 years.
Mr . Murdo Smith: Regarding facilities that are being built - Park
Capital Improvement Element program - all facilities have been
ranked according to need . Areas have been identified , staff did a
study when the facilities would be needed . Were ranked for 5 year
plan , will be part of 19 million dollar planned on spending for
facilities . How to be funded unknown . If it does happen , different
parks will be receiving different facilities . Ball fields were
ranked high .
Mr . McQuillan : Change motion - instead of having staff , have Gulf
Coast Little League find out what fields are available and when they
are being used , and to what extent , County-wide.
Ms. Marilyn McGinty: Staff will have to do the work anyway.
Mr . Thomas - Motion reworded: Staff do a full inventory of all
available ball fields, not only County owned but all available
fields and total needs that will be needed for Little League Ball
play, and give us a report and recommendation of what needs to be
done to correct the problem. Motion seconded.
Mr . Thomas - I have a time constraint and would like to go to New
Business and consider A ,C ,E ,F in that order.
New Business:
A. Vending Machine Bid - Board of Commissioners approved
C. Boat Landing Review - Staff meeting with Concessionaires
concerning the Grant , Bond . First draft back last week ,
start-up date plan back 2/27 . Need 23 additional boat ramps
within 10 years .
E. Summer Program Food Grant for Immokalee - approved by Board
of Commissioners - applied for grant prior to program. Last
meeting was no quorum and no special meeting called due to
over-sight . This grant is something done every year.
F. Approve contract between Collier County School Board and
Parks and Recreation Department for use of school buses
during P & R summer camp . Been done for last 3 years .
Approved .
B. Bid 88-1252 Tennis Court Resurfacing 8 courts - 2 North
Naples Elementary School , 2 Tommie Barfield Elementary
School , 2 Racquet Club , 2 Everglades . Bids were opened last
Wednesday - 7 bids responded . Low was Advantage Court
Systems but had irregularity in the bid . 2nd was
International Sport Services but may not meet
specifications . System requires on Racquet Club a
resiliency coating be added which makes the cushion area
stay soft . Acrylic on top make surface hard . Asking
bidders to submit type of material used and technical data
so they will meet specifications. Not enough information
for a vote .
Mr . Thomas: MOTION PARAB members be polled by phone after
information is received concerning the bid. Seconded.
Mr. Thomas left .
D. Regarding the future meeting date - meeting date is the
fourth Thursday of the month . Board of Commissioners will
be on vacation during that period in June. No meeting for
PARAB will be held . A mail survey to be done regarding the
Ball Fields and Boat Land Study. Members to be contacted by
phone , or a special meeting called if necessary .
Mr . McQuillan left .
Old Business:
C. Mr . Bob Furlong: Update on East Naples Community Park . The
clearing of land is essentially complete and excavation has
started . No burn permits are being issued which may cause a
delay . Racquet Club - encountered some muck and this was
replaced with green fill . Extra money may be involved . The
storm sewer is completed . The water line is completed
except the tap with the City , this hinges upon agreement
between County and City as the service is outside the City.
May be a potential hold up . Dry sanitary sewer
-recommending approval at next meeting . Price for change
order has been delayed . Blend Phase I , Part II - building
buildings , game courts, soft ball field . Advertise for bids
about June 13, open July 8, award July 19 , Notice to Proceed
August 1 . Contractor is on the site now . Final completion
date of August 10 . Expect 1st Contract maybe little late
due to burn permits .
Mr . Smith : Agreement between City and County is up in County
Attorney's office being reviewed and then will go to the Board of
Commissioners . Lake excavation - hot top of rock layer - higher in
some places.
A. Naples Radio Car Club - meeting with Public Services
Administrator - some concern with liabilities - County
Attorney is in process of reviewing .
B . Tigertail Bath House renovations - going smoothly - walk
thru Friday for punch list for contractor to complete work .
Drinking fountain is holding up completion .
Mr . Burton - Invite Kevin to meetings. Unhappy with items going to
Board of Commissioners without review by PARAB. We donate our time
and if making recommendations to go to Board procedure should be
followed . $12 ,000 or $13,000 approved for repair roof facilities -
sent to Board of Commissioners - County Managers office decided did
not was it to be done. Money not spent and roof not fixed .
D. Regional Park - Executive Summary before Board of
Commissioners to pursue and negotiate for Regional Park site
on 951 . It is a good location and would like to negotiate
further to get contract if BCC wants to sign . Committee to
discuss how park will be funded . Another meeting being held
tomorrow . Committee comprised of Parks & Recreation
Director , Public Services Administrator , Representative from
Real Property and Finance Department . An appraisal is being
performed 490 acres, 150 underwater. If purchased , a design
team will be set up .
Name plates with proper titles have been ordered for PARAB members .
Meeting adjourned .
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MEMORANDUM
TO: PARAB O .
FROM: Marilyn McGinty, Recreation Superintendent I1�,',
DATE: July 11, 1988 '
SUBJECT: Evaluation and Assessment of Softball Fields
The enclosed report is the result of a request made May 24th by
PARAB. The staff was directed to complete an inventory of all
existing ballfields throughout the County and make recommendations
that would alleviate current, as well as further problems in
scheduling of little league play. The report includes 1. ) history,
2. ) field inventory, 3. ) growth and development and
4. ) recommendations.
cc: Sherry Rynders, Risk Management Director
Cliff Crawford, Parks and Recreation Director
Dan Loubier, Parks and Recreation Superintendent
Murdo Smith, Parks Superintendent
1 . HISTORY
Little League in Collier County was formally established in the
1960' s. The first league to develop was the Greater Naples Little
League. The League included City of Naples and North Naples
residents. The Gulf Coast Little League was formed in 1968 which
included Golden Gate, East Naples and Marco Island residents. In
1974, the North Naples residents split away from the Greater Naples
Little League, thus forming their own division.
In 1984, the Gulf Coast Little League built the Lely Little League
Complex in East Naples. In addition to utilizing their new complex,
which contained two ( 2) softball fields, they also needed to use
Tommie Barfield, Avalon and Shadowlawn schools for games and
practices. In 1986, due to the increase in population of the East
Naples and Golden Gate areas, the Gulf Coast Little League was forced
to subdivide in order to conform to a national little league
guideline. The guide- line states that "a league can only compete in
an area with less than 20,000 residents to draw from and/or no
more than 10 major teams may come from any single league". The Gulf
Coast Little League had exceeded its residential capacity and choose
to subdivide into an American and a National League. The American
League included Golden Gate residents and the National League
included East Naples and Marco Island residents. Neither the
American or National League could solely divide into their own
division due to the scheduling difficulties that would arise out of
lack of available ballfields.
Currently, there are four divisions of play. They consist of major
league, boys and girls 9-12 years with prior experience, minor league
for boys 9-12 years with little experience, tee-ball league, boys and
girls 6-8 years - just learning to play ball and senior league
softball for girls 13-15 years.
2. FIELD INVENTORY ( Includes yearly users from February through
May and * indicates fields that are maintained by the County)
NORTH NAPLES AREA
*A. North Naples Community Park
( 2 - 300' lighted softball fields) . Current users include
County Men' s One Pitch, County Men' s Church League, McDonalds'
Co-ed League, North Naples Little League, organized league
practices and open public play. Condition of fields are
excellent.
*B. Naples Park Elementary
( 1 - 200' lighted little league field and 2 non-regulation fields
for tee-ball) . Current uses include North Naples Little League,
school gym classes, organized league practices and open public
play. Condition of field is very good.
C. Pine Ridge Middle School
( 2 softball fields) . Current users include gym classes,
organized league practices and open public play. Condition of
fields are poor. Major reconstruction work is needed.
*D. Poinciana Elementary School
( 1 softball /baseball field) . Current users include Naples
Christian Academy baseball /softball practices, school gym
classes and organized league practices and open public play.
Condition of field is good.
*E. Seagate Elementary School
( 1 - 285' lighted softball field) . Current users include school
gym classes, County 35 and Over League, Greater Naples Little
League, North Naples Little League, organized league practices
and open public play. Field conditions are excellent.
F. Barron Collier High School
( 1 - 286' lighted softball field and 1 - 360' lighted baseball
field) . Current users include Barron High School baseball/
softball games, practices and gym classes. Condition of fields
are excellent.
G. Naples High School
( 1 softball practice field and 1 baseball practice field) .
Current users include Naples High School baseball/softball
practices and school gym classes. Condition of fields are
inadequate for game play.
GOLDEN GATE AREA
*A. Golden Gate Elementary School
( 1 softball field) . Current users include American Little
League practices, school gym classes, organized league practices
and open public play. Condition of field is poor.
B. Golden Gate Middle School
< 1 softball and 1 baseball field) . Current users includes
school gym classes. Condition of field is poor.
C. Big Cypress Elementary School
( 2 softball fields) . Current users include school gym classes.
Condition of fields are poor.
*D. Aaron Lutz Park
( 1 softball field) . Current users include open public play and
practices. Condition of field is fair as there is no outfield
fence to separate park from field, field too close to homes and
rough outfield. Field could probably be used for tee-ball games
and practices.
*E. Golden Gate Community Park
( 2 - 300' lighted softball fields) . Current users include Gulf
Coast Little League ( American and National Little League as well
as American Tee-ball ) , County Women' s Winter League, County
Men' s Church League, County 35 and Over League, County Girl ' s
Softball , organized league practices and open public play.
Condition of fields are excellent.
F. St . John Neumann High School
( 1 baseball field) . Current users include St. John Neumann
baseball team practices, games and school gym classes.
Condition of field is fair.
EAST COLLIER COUNTY
*A. East Naples Middle School
( Had contained 2 softball fields but due to school renovation,
fields will not be available to schedule until 1990) . Past
users included Gulf Coast Little League ( American and National
League) practices, St. John Neumann girl ' s softball practices
and Lely JV High School girl ' s softball practices.
*B. Shadowlawn Elementary School
( 1 - 200' lighted little league field and 1 softball practice
field) . Current users include Gulf Coast Little League - one
night game per week and practices, Greater Naples Little League
- two night games per week and practices, school gym classes,
organized league practices and open public play. Condition of
little league field is good and practice field is poor.
*C. Lely Little League Complex
( 2 - 200' lighted little league fields) . Current users include
Gulf Coast Little League ( National and American Leagues as well
as National Tee-ball League) . Condition of fields are very
good.
*D. East Naples Community Park
( Projected completion is Jan. 1989 with 1 - 300' lighted
softball field) . Anticipated users include Gulf Coast Little
League ( National League) . County Girl' s softball, County
Women' s Winter League, Men' s Winter League, organized league
practices and open public play. Condition of field is
anticipated to be excellent.
E. Lely High School
( Projected completions is Jan. 1989 with 1 - 350' lighted
baseball field and 1 - 280' lighted softball field) .
Anticipated users will probably consist of school gym classes,
Lely High School baseball /softball games and practices.
Conditions of fields are anticipated to be excellent.
MARCO ISLAND
*A. Tommie Barfield Elementary School
( 1 - 280' lighted softball field) . Current users include gym
classes, Gulf Coast Little League ( National ) , County Girl ' s
Softball, organized league practices and open public play.
Condition of field is good.
*B. Winterberry Park
( 1 combination lighted softball /baseball /football /soccer field) .
Current users include Lely High School baseball games, organized
league practices and open public play. Condition of field is
very good. Field has restricted use.
CITY OF NAPLES
A. Fleischmann Park
( 1 - 380' lighted baseball field, 1 - 285' lighted softball
field, 1 - 200' lighted softball field) . Current users include
Naples High School baseball games, Lely High School baseball
games, Greater Naples Men' s Softball League, Naples High School
Girl ' s softball games, Greater Naples Little League, Community
Services leagues and practices. Conditions of fields are
excellent.
B. Cambier Park
( 1 - 200' lighted softball field) . Current users include
Greater Naples Little League games/practices and Community
Services leagues and games. Condition of field is excellent.
C. Lake Park Elementary School
( 1 softball field) . Current users include Greater Naples Little
League practices. Condition of the field is poor.
D. Gulfview Middle School
( 1 softball field) . Current users include Greater Naples Little
League practices. Condition of field is poor.
IMMOKALEE
*A. Immokalee Community Park
( 1 - 280' lighted softball field and 1 - 330' lighted baseball
field) . Current Immokalee High School baseball/softball games
and practices, Immokalee Little League and school gym classes.
Condition of fields are very good.
B. Tomy Rosough Park
( 1 - 200' lighted little league field and 1 - 350' lighted
baseball field) . Current users are Immokalee Little League
games and practices. Condition of fields are poor.
*C. South Immokalee Park
( 1 softball practice field) . No current users. Condition of
field is poor.
D. Village Oak Elementary
( 2 softball practice fields) . Current users include school gym
classes. Condition of fields are poor.
E. Pine Crest Elementary School
( 2 softball practice fields) . Current users are school gym
classes. Condition of fields are poor.
F. Immokalee Middle School
( 1 softball practice field) . No current users. Condition of
field is poor.
EVERGLADES
*A. Everglades High School
( 1 - 300' lighted baseball field) . Current users include
Immokalee High School baseball /softball games and practices.
Condition of field is poor.
3. FUTURE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
The North Naples Little League will have 5 fields available for games
in 1989. Due to the projected increase in participation and the
probability of subdivision of leagues, facilities needed will double
by 1992. The completion of phase II of the North Naples Community
Park, i. e. the construction of one softball fields, will help meet
the projected needs.
If past practice is continued, the Greater Naples Little League will
continue to utilize the City of Naples softball fields. This should
adequately meet their needs for the upcoming year.
The Gulf Coast Little League will have 5 fields available for games
in 1989. The National League will have 3 and the American League
will have 2. The new Gulf Coast Little League Senior boy will play
at Winterberry ballfield. Although division of the league into the
American and National Leagues has already occurred, it is projected
that yet another division of both the American and National League
will take place by 1994. The addition of 2 softball fields to be
constructed at the New Golden Gate Terrace Elementary School will
help accommodate the growth, however additional facilities will be
needed by 1994.
4. RECOMMENDATIONS
Examination of the existing data indicates that an additional
softball field be made available in order to meet the current
facility needs ( Please refer to enclosure #1 and #2) .
It is recommended that in view of the options available a softball
field be constructed at the Golden Gate Community Park to meet such
need. At this time, it is not in the best interest of the county or
the participants to construct, maintain or staff facilities on
property not owned by the county ( Please refer to enclosure #3) .
It is apparent that in future years, additional facilities will be
needed to meet growth of the little league program. Therefore, it is
further recommended that county officials plan and construct
facilities to meet these future needs.
In addition due to growth and change, the current agreement between
the County and schools should be updated in order to provide county
equity relative to cost and liability.
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GOLDEN GATE AREA 4/28/88
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~„.~ SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP PROJECTIONS
YEARS
87-88 88-89 89-90 90-91 91-92 92-93
SCHOOL
Big Cypress Elem. 854 1 ,070 925 1 ,050 1 , 100 1175
Golden Gate Elem. 971 1,025 890 950 1 ,025 1100
Golden Terrace Elem 0 0 850 900 940 975
1/3 Poinciana Elem. 250 330 0 0 0 0
Bolden Gate Middle 970 1 , 166 1 ,273 1 , 413 1 , 598 1805
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TOTAL 3,045 3, 591 3,938 4 ,313 4,663 5,055
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LITTLE LEAGUE PARTICIPATION
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~�° Total Area 409 502 561 627 691 764
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Senior League 0 60 72 96 96 96
TOTAL 409 562 633 723 737 860
. FIELDS REQUIRED TO OPERATE
100% use from
5:30pm-10:00pm each 2.0 * 2.7 3. 1 3. 5 3.8 4.2
weekriay and 9:00am-
4:00pm on Saturdays
Fields Available 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Proj . Deficit 0 0.7 1 . 1 1 . 5 1 .8 2.2
* Includes the Little League field located at the Santa Barbara Park and
one of the fields owned by the Gulfcoast Little League and located near
Lely Estates.
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June 27, 1988
Mr. Neil W. Dorrill
County Manager, Collier County Government Center
3301 Tamiami Trail , East
Naples, Florida 33962
Dear Mr. Dorrill :
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Gulf Coast Little
League, I would like to extend our sincere thanks for the
County's help during the 1988 Little League Season. We
greatly appreciate all the efforts of the Parks and
Recreation Staff . Their duties and responsibilities were
carried out thoroughly, expeditiously, and totally
professional in every respect . Their efforts made significant
contributions to the quality of the program that we were able
to offer to the children of Collier County.
I would respectfully request a continuation of your help for
the upcoming 1988-1989 season.
This coming year we will be serving almost 900 children in
our T-Ball , Baseball , and Softball Programs. I anticipate a
total of close to 60 teams in our two leagues to accomodate
the boys and girls (ages 6 through 15 years old) who
participate in our program. I would also request the use of the
fields at the Golden Gate Community Park and Marco Island
(both Tommie Barfield and Winterberry) for next year's play to
augment our own fields as we await the completion of the East
Naples Park. Toward this end, it becomes necessary for me to
request your continued consideration and help for next year.
Sincerely Yours;
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Marcel Seamples, President
Gulf Coast Little League
1484 Foxfire Lane
Naples, Florida 33942
cc: Max A. Hasse, Jr.
John Pistor
Clifford Crawford
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MEMORANDUM
TO Marilyn McGinty , Recreation Superintendent
FROM Sherry R . Rynders , Risk Management Directo -
DATE : June 30 , 1988
RE : School Ballfields in Golden Gate Area
After inspection of the three school areas my findings are as
follows:
1 . Golden Gate Elementary School - The entire fields would have
to be redone . There is no irrigation , no fencing , holes in
the outfield , rough , uneven infield , and improper bases . The
field is too close to buildings and windows could be broken
on a regular basis .
2. Golden Gate Middle School - There is no irrigation , no
fencing , rough infield , holes in the outfield . The outfield
on one field is too short and far too close to the other
field . The other field is too close to the track to fence
for proper action on the first base side .
3. Big Cypress Elementary - There is an inadequate and improper
sprinkler system. There is no fencing . Two fields adjoin in
such a way that play on either field would interfere with the
other . The infields are overgrown and the outfields are full
of holes .
There are no spectator areas at any of these fields and no lighting .
If we were to assume responsibility for any of these fields they
would have to be closed until they could be entirely redone .
Essentially to be up to standards they would have to be completely
rebuilt . It would probably be more cost effective to build another
field on our own premises especially when you consider maintenance
and security over the years .
Adding additional areas to our maintenance would increase our
liability . From this standpoint it would also make more sense to
build another field on one of our existing facilities . Our
facilities are well lighted and fairly well secured . There is also
staff at our own facilities on a daily basis to note when problems
occur. In conclusion , the fields I inspected were not built to
standards and/or are so poorly maintained that I would not recommend
using any of them .
EXECUTIVE S U M M A R Y
TO PRESENT TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THE COLLIER COUNTY
BOAT LANDING STUDY, COMPLETED BY THE CONSULTING FIRM OF REYNOLDS,
SMITH & HILL, ( R. S. H. ) ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, PLANNERS
OBJECTIVE: To have the Project Manager of R. S. H. present to the
Board of County Commissioners the Collier County Boat Landing Study.
CONSIDERATIONS: While the Recreation and Open Space Element of the
Collier County Growth Management Plan was being reviewed by the
various committees and commissions, questions arose pertaining to
the level of service standards for boat ramps.
The decision was made to evaluate the Boat Ramp Standards through
hiring a professional consulting firm to perform a complete
analysis, accompanied by a recommendation for level of service
standards,
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds were used from the Florida Boating Improvement
Program ( F. B. I. P. ) in the amount of $4, 900.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners adopt the
standards established by the Collier County Boat Landing Study and
implement those standards into the Collier County Growth Management
Plan.
Prepared by: , r _ Date 7'J2-8
Daniel P. Loubier
Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Reviewed by: Date
Clifford Crawford
Parks & Recreation Director
Reviewed by: Date
Jane Fitzpatrick
Growth Management Director
Reviewed by: Date
Kevin O' Donnell
Public Services Administrator
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RECOMMENDATION THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AUTHORIZE THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A REGULATION BASEBALL FIELD AND SUPPORT FACILITIES
AT GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY PARK
Objective: To obtain authorization to design and place out for
competitive bid construction of a lighted regulation baseball field
and support facilities at Golden Gate Community Park, Santa Barbara
Blvd, and appropriate funds to cover the cost of this project from
306 - Parks Improvement Reserve.
Considerations: Construction of Phase I of Golden Gate Community
Park was completed in Fiscal Year 87. Several facilities included
in the parks Master Plan were not constructed because of cost. The
baseball field is included in the Golden Gate Community Park Master
Plan and is also included in the 5 year Growth Management Plan of
the Recreation and Open Space Element.
Representatives from the Greater Naples Babe Ruth Association made a
presentation requesting construction of this field ( letter
attached) . PARAB recommended that staff research the cost and
possibility of having the field constructed. Since the presentation
by the Babe Ruth League, a petition has been received by the Board
of County Commissioners concerning the construction of the field
( petition attached) .
At the June, 1988 Public Hearing for Growth Management, the Board of
County Commissioners again emphasized the importance of construction
of a baseball field.
To expedite the completion of this project by the upcoming baseball
season, the Parks & Recreation Department is recommending that the
contract for Wilson, Miller, Barton, Soll, & Peek, Consulting
Engineers for the five community parks be amended to add the design
and construction of this baseball facility.
Wilson, Miller, Barton, Soll & Peek, have performed cost estimates
for construction of the lighted baseball field. The estimates are
as follows:
Lighted baseball field - $288, 000
Scorekeepers platform - 8,000
Misc, well, water and drainage - 30, 000
$326,000
At the present time there are only three ( 3) lighted regulation
baseball fields in Collier County for public use.
1. Fleischmann Park ( located in the City of Naples)
2. Immokalee ( Immokalee Community Park)
3. Winterberry ( located on Marco Island)
A regulation lighted baseball facility located in Golden Gate
Community Park would be centrally located for use by leagues
throughout the County. This would also alleviate many Collier
County baseball leagues from travelling to Lee County to participate
in league play.
Fiscal Impact: At budget review $500, 000 was set aside in reserve
for improvements to the five community parks, each of the community
parks were allocated $100,000. A breakdown of the $500,000 is as
follows:
Fund Remaining
Park Allocated Obligated In Reserve
Immokalee 100,000 100, 000 soccer/football -0-
North Naples 100, 000 -0- 100, 000
Golden Gate 100,000 63,000 shuffleboard 37,000
Frank E. Mackle 100, 000 -0- 100, 000
East Naples 100,000 -0- 100,000
500,000 178,000 total: 337,000
Recommendation: Staff and PARAB recognize the need for the baseball
facility and recommend instructing Wilson, Miller, Barton, Soll &
Peek to design and advertise for competitive bid the construction of
the lighted baseball field and to fund the project out of 306 CIP
Parks Improvement Reserve.
Prepared By: Date
Murdo Smith, Parks Superintendent
Reviewed By: Date
Clifford Crawford, Parks & Recreation Director
Reviewed By: Date
Kevin O' Donnell, Public Services Administrator
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RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE TURF AND FIELD MAINTENANCE FOR GULF COAST
LITTLE LEAGUE AT THE LELY BASEBALL COMPLEX FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988/89.
Objective : To obtain approval for the Turf and Field maintenance
for Gulf Coast Little League at the Lely Baseball fields , and
authorize the budget office to make the appropriate adjustment in
the 1988/89 Parks and Other Properties budget to cover the cost of
maintenance.
Consideration : The Parks and Recreation Department has performed
field maintenance on the Lely Gulf Coast Little League fields since
1984 . Again this year, the Gulf Coast Little League is requesting
that the Parks and Recreation Department perform complete turf
management and field maintenance for the 1988/89 Fiscal Year . Turf
management and field maintenance will include clay , sod , sprinkler
repair , mowing , fertilizing , dragging and lining fields for
scheduled games .
The estimated cost for maintenance material will be approximately
$3 ,500 per field based on past year cost . This will be a total of
$7,000 for the complex . This estimate does not include labor cost ,
nor any funds for capital improvement or major renovation to the
facility . The cost of labor at this facility is estimated at
$10 ,000 per year . Due to the closing of Avalon School facility for
construction of East Naples Community Park , staff feels that labor
cost can be absorbed by our current budgeted fund . Due to the
timing of this request from Gulf Coast Little League , no monies have
been allocated for the 1988/89 Fiscal Year for this maintenance,
thus funds will need to be adjusted accordingly . This request from
the Gulf Coast Little League was presented to the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board on July 28 , 1988 and approved on a one
year basis .
Fiscal Impact : Increase Parks and Recreation Parks and Other
Property budget 001-113-6332-4631 by $7 ,000 for Fiscal Year 1988/89
and reduce contingency by $7 ,000 .
Recommendation : Staff an d PARAB recommen d the B oar d of County
Commissioners approve turf and field maintenance for Gulf Coast
Little League at the Lely Baseball Complex for Fiscal Year 1988/89 .
Prepared by : --)1/41/1.422 Date : 7- /6=68
Murdo Smith
Parks Superintendent
Reviewed by : Date :
Cliff°/C1-awfor�
Director , Parks and Recreation
Reviewed by : Date:
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Public Services Administrator
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June 8, 1988
Mr. Ron Burton
Chairman, Parks and Recreation £
PO Box 1098
_Marco Island, FL 33937
Dear Ron:
Attached is a letter I have drafted to Mr. Kevin O' Donnell, Public
Services Administrator, addressing some of the concerns that we have
discussed.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Cliff Crawford
Parks and Recreation Director
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M E M O R A N D U M
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TO: Kevin O' Donnell, Public Services Administrator
FROM: Cliff Crawford, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: June 7, 1988
SUBJECT: PARAB Activity
At the PARAB meeting on May 26, 1988, concerns were raised by the
Board concerning information being presented for Board of County
Commission action that affects Parks and Recreation without having
prior PARAB review and or recommendation. It is the PARAB' s general
feeling that every effort should be made to include them in the
review process, whether or not the information for the Board of
County Commissioners is generated from the Department or Departments
outside the Public Services Division. The general understanding of
their responsibilities is to review and recommend to the Board of
County Commissioners any action or activities that affects the Parks
and Recreation system.
They have further requested that as Public Services Administrator
you attend the monthly PARAB board meetings, as they see you as a
direct link to the County Manager for Parks and Recreation. It is
very important that all information be reviewed by the Parks and
(:: Recreation Advisory Board, whether at a regular meeting, an
emergency meeting or phone communication, prior to the BCC' s review.
1 There have been occasions over the past several months where issues
Ihave been placed on the BCC agenda without their review, when in
1 fact our operating guide requirements indicate that their review
should have taken place.
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1 Any cooperation you can give in this matter, and in getting the
information to other divisions that may have issues going to the
Board that should have PARAB review, will be greatly appreciated.
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Thank you for your cooperation and if you have any questions
concerning this, please let me know.
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ADMINISTRATION SUITE 102
NAPLES, FL 33962
(813) 774-8468
A CERTIFIED BLUE CHIP COMMUNITY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 14, 1988
TO: Cliff Crawford, Parks & Recreation Director
FROM: Kevin O'Donnell, Public Services Administrator 6)
RE: Your 06//07/88 Memo
I share the concerns of PARAB regarding items being presented to the BCC.
Obviously, with Parks and Recreation a Department within the Public Services
Division every effort is made to present items to PARAB prior to my
presentation of matters to the BCC. Unfortunately, agenda items generated
from outside the Public Services Division do appear before the BCC unbeknownst
to me. As you are aware, this has been a concern of mine. It is anticipated
later in June the County Manager and Division Administrators will be meeting
to discuss a multitude of items facing all of us. Be assured discussion of
better coordinating items that cross Division lines will be a matter I fully
intend on bringing forth for action. In order for PARAB to play a viable role
with the Department of Parks and Recreation matters concerning the park system
need to be presented first to PARAB prior to presentation to the BCC. I will
reaffirm my intent to see that this is done in future matters.
As you know, previously I regularly attended PARAB meetings; however,
increasing demands upon my time by other Division Departments and contract
agencies necessitated I give something up. Feeling you and your staff were at
attendance when PARAB meets, I felt my attendance was not necessary. It was
in no way to be viewed as a lack of desire to work with PARAB directly on my
part. Under the County's organization, Division Administrators are direct
links to the County Manager for any and all activities within their
perspective Division. Keeping with that theme, I will again attend PARAB's
monthly meetings.
I trust this responds to the concerns of PARAB and I look forward to
continuely working with PARAB on behalf of the citizens of Collier County.
Should you or any PARAB members have any further questions, feel free to
contact me.
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TO Cliff Crawford , Director of Parks and Recreation
FROM Fred Thomas Jr . , PARAB member
DATE : May 25 , 1988
SUBJECT : IMCP
(The following items taken over the phone by BJ , will be brought up
at meeting on the 26th .
l . Roof of the Control Tower , down to the plywood
2 . Dead trees need to be replaced , still under warranty
3. Lights at racquet ball courts , no lenses
4 . Graffiti
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DIVISION OF PUBLIC SERVICES 3300 SANTA BARBARA BOULEVARD
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT NAPLES, FL 33999
(813) 353-0404
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Chairman , Parks and Recreation Advisory Board ''
PC Box 1098
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Dear Ron : .
I am very pleased to at you know that we have received a NACo award
` for development of the Community Park System and implementation of
@��� programs for these parks
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While the information for the award was submitted by our Staff on
behalf of the County , the recognition and achievement of success
could not have taken pace without your own personal interest and
excellence in performance , sometimes under very difficult and
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stressfu� situatzons .
The award ceremony will take place in Anaheim , CA , August 6th - 9th ,
and if possible , I would like to participate in this award
presenteition .
+ While it has been a long haul to develop these parks , it is not only
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'- obvious to us as staff of the County , as well as the general public
of Collier County , but also the professional associations of the
County that quality and achievement have been accepted in our park
system .
Thank you again for a cireat job well done .
Sincerely , .
Cliff Crawford
- Parks and Recreation Director .
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Collier County Housing Authority '
501 Farm Workers Village
Immokalee , FL : 33934
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Attached is correspondence from Mr . Murdo Smith to myself regarding
the Immokalee Community Park . I hope this addresses the concerns
°=` that you had mentioned to Mr . Smith during the PARAB board meeting
and to myself . If you have any questions about the status of these
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issues , please let me know.
Your continued interest in our parks is appreciated .
Sincere� y ,
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Clif+ Crawford
Director of Parks and Recreation
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TO Cliff Crawford , Director Parks and Recreation
FROM Murdo Smith , Park Superintendent till~'
DATE : May 26 , 1988
SUBJECT : Immokalee Community Park
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In reference to Mr . Thomas's memo to you expressing some concerns
about the above mentioned Park , I would like to take this time to
answer the questions Mr . Thomas has raised .
1 . Roof on Control Building - I have talked to Mr . Franco
and Mr . Finch and I have been informed that the' shingles
have been replaced in the same area 2 times and. now we are
4-'• again placing a work order with Building Maintenance to
replace the shingles . • The consensus is that this problem
� will continue as long as the 2nd floor of the Field Control
' * Building is open . We have recommended in the past that the
area be blocked off ; however , due to the cost of the
installation it was not approved .
[ 2. Dead Trees - As you are aware , we are presently working with
the landscape company about the replacement .
. 3 . Lenses on Racquet Sall Courts - I was informed that the lens
have been ordered by Phelps Electric some time ago , I
be\ izve approximately one month . Seems that they must have
to special order and it has been back ordered .
4. Graffite - Mr . Finch has informed me that this is a constant
problem , and his crews paint the Building areas quite often .
Painting of the graffite areas are on a routine maintenance
,schedule .
I hope that I have addressed the concerns of Mr . Thomas and I think
t that having a Board member who has taken an interest l ike Mr . Thomas
i the Parks in his area is very commendable . I
has concerning e ,
appreciate his concerns and hopefully he will continue to monitor
the Parks in Immokalee and let us know of his concerns .
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TO: Kevin O' Donnell, Public Services Administrator
FROM: Cliff Crawford, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: June 7, 1988
SUBJECT: PARAB Activity
At the PARAB meeting on May 26, 1988, concerns were raised by the
Board concerning information being presented for Board of County
Commission action that affects Parks and Recreation without having
prior PARAB review and or recommendation. It is the PARAB' s general
feeling that every effort should be made to include them in the
review process, whether or not the information for the. Board of
,County Commissioners is generated from the Department or Departments
outside the Public Services Division. The general understanding of
their responsibilities is to review and recommend to the Board of
County Commissioners any action cr activities that affects the Parks
...›Of td Recreation system.
They have further requested that as Public Services Administrator
you attend the monthly PARAB board meetings, as they see you as a
direct link to the County Manager for Parks and Recreation. It is
very important that all information be, reviewed by the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board, whether at a regular meeting, an
emergency meeting or phone communication, prior to the BCC' s review.
There have been occasions over the past several months where issues
have been placed on the ECC agenda without their review, when in
fact our operating guide requirements indicate that their review
should have taken place.
Any cooperation you can give in this matter, and in getting the
information to other divisions that may have issues going to the
Board that should have PARAB review, will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your cooperation and if you have any questions
concerning this, please let me know.
CC/bi
cc: Ron Burton, Chairman - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board