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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 ^ • ` • ` 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 , 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 Gol den 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 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 � � Park . Presently a 4' fence and is to be replaced with a 6' fence . 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 ^ - •' ��� _ - •- -�* ` . 4110.-. approval . 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 (:) 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 ` r � ` ` ^ . guide . There is 3 .5 million dollars in the Growth Management Plan ~�~ which tells where the ramps should be built and when . This is iivole 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 `= -�'=� :~ ` ^ ~ . 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 iime steps . No sense acquiring a building and not have any use for It •� - ~-"w� - ' -^ ~ . . • , 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 . �� rosaw . d 1 • 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 C 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 . 4 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. . , Enclosure #1 GOLDEN GATE AREA 4/28/88 / qMli/; nAY\ Leacjike ~„.~ 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 -- -- - TOTAL 3,045 3, 591 3,938 4 ,313 4,663 5,055 . LITTLE LEAGUE PARTICIPATION _ �� ~�° Total Area 409 502 561 627 691 764 �7 >�' �--/ 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. — Enclosure #2 • eocat ® Attie leeagotte r FoRIO4 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; 1,!-e-74,14.124- Marcel Seamples, President Gulf Coast Little League 1484 Foxfire Lane Naples, Florida 33942 cc: Max A. Hasse, Jr. John Pistor Clifford Crawford , Enclosure #3 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 XY w \_ ., E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y 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 • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 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: e: Kevin O'Donnell Public Services Administrator 171:1k COLLIER COUNTY GOVERN eeezzee DIVISION OF PUBLIC SERVICES Zezi5ef PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ' ‘ .4*t.?/ -441741i, 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 CC/bj Attachment M E M O R A N D U M ::) 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. 1 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. i Thank you for your cooperation and if you have any questions concerning this, please let me know. CC/bi Ron Burton, Chairman - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board I I 1 i i i I 4:) j 1 i 1 COLLIER COUNTY )61. PAR S ? "' c �'E AT I O'? COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT 80 JU N 16 PHH 12: 02 DIVISION OF PUBLIC SERVICES 2124Pki, El -R8. D11SFERITH 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. KO'D/cms cc: PARAB Members �� � • ~ MEMORANDUM_ Arge 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 4'01111e bj C; TA COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT DIVISION OF PUBLIC SERVICES 3300 SANTA BARBARA BOULEVARD PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT NAPLES, FL 33999 (813) 353-0404 ___ A CERTIFIED BLUE CHIP COMMUNITY ' ` June 8 , 1988 4. Mr . Ron Burton • _ ' Chairman , Parks and Recreation Advisory Board '' PC Box 1098 Marco 1sland , FL 33937 . • ` ' 47.3JECT : NACo Achievement Award • 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 �� ^ 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 ' 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 � '- 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 . mmr - • CC/bj cc : Kevin J'Donnell , Fublic Services Administrator / ' ' i.' ` . -.-- ., . . . ' .~ . COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT TA DIVISION OF PUBLIC SERVICES 3300 SANTA BARBARA BOULEVARD PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT NAPLES, FL 33999 (813) 353-0404 ___ A CERTIFIED BLUE CHIP COMMUNITY . � _.. ^ q Jdne 8, 1988 = ^ ' !Mr . Fred Thomas Jr . . ' . Collier County Housing Authority ' 501 Farm Workers Village Immokalee , FL : 33934 � . ,� :-.1 t.:1.=.1 Fre� : 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 suer - issues , please let me know. Your continued interest in our parks is appreciated . Sincere� y , ' Clif+ Crawford Director of Parks and Recreation � CC/bJ . - Attachment cc : Ron Burton , Chairman - PARAB 7: .,' C . . PONOMWM7mmimmim. �W ■MM= � •' , . . . . MEMORANDUM 4:0 TO Cliff Crawford , Director Parks and Recreation FROM Murdo Smith , Park Superintendent till~' DATE : May 26 , 1988 SUBJECT : Immokalee Community Park . 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 . MS/bj • .: ' . /` M E M O R A N D U M • 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