Agenda 05/24/2016 Item #16D 6 5/24/2016 16.D.6.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve an Apiary Agreement (Bee Keeping) for the Caracara Prairie
Preserve with Rick Ruby under the Conservation Collier Program and direct the County Manager,
or his designee,to implement the Agreement terms.
OBJECTIVE: To allow two apiary yard sites, each containing a maximum of 50 bee hives, to
be managed at Caracara Prairie Preserve.
CONSIDERATIONS: In 2013, Conservation Collier staff contacted the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services Bureau of Plant Apiary Inspection to determine whether
managed bee hives would be a compatible use within Conservation Collier Preserves. The
Bureau informed staff that managed bees are beneficial for native plant growth and reproduction,
and they reduce the chances for African bees to become established on a site. Additionally,
apiaries are an allowed use within state forests. The Conservation Collier Land Acquisition
Advisory Committee (CCLAAC) Lands Evaluation and Management Subcommittee
recommended apiaries as a use within Conservation Collier lands at their Feb. 13, 2013,meeting,
and the CCLAAC unanimously approved the establishment of apiaries on Caracara Prairie
Preserve at their April 8, 2013 meeting.
Three different apiarists recently contacted Conservation Collier staff requesting permission to
manage bee hives at Caracara Prairie Preserve. A solicitation for individuals interested in leasing
lands at Caracara Prairie Preserve for apiary use was advertised in the Naples Daily News on
March 24, 2016 and March 31, 2016, and was e-mailed directly to all parties that had contacted
staff and requested an opportunity to bid on Caracara Prairie Preserve apiary sites.
The proposed apiary lease allows for two apiary yard sites, each containing a maximum of fifty
bee hives, to be managed at Caracara Prairie Preserve. Collier County received two bids for the
apiary lease. Rick Ruby was the highest bidder with an annual bid of$250. JDE Lake Apiary,
LLC was the second highest bidder with an annual bid of$240.
FISCAL IMPACT: Rent under the proposed agreement will generate revenue of$250 per year
for the Conservation Collier Program for up to five years.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Management of Conservation Collier lands to support
appropriate public access is consistent with and supports Policy 1.1.6 and Objective 1.3 in the
Recreation and Open Space Element of the Collier County Growth Management Plan. -JAB
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been approved for form and legality and requires
majority vote for approval. -JAB
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves the Apiary
Agreement with Rick Ruby and directs the County Manager, or his designee, to implement the
Agreement terms.
Prepared By: Melissa Hennig, Senior Environmental Specialist,Parks and Recreation Division
Attachments:
1) Caracara Prairie Preserve Apiary Agreement
2) Apiary Agreement Bid Solicitation Advertisement
3) Rick Ruby Apiary Bid
4) JDE Lake Apiary LLC Apiary Bid
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.D.16.D.6.
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve an Apiary Agreement (Bee Keeping) for the
Caracara Prairie Preserve with Rick Ruby under the Conservation Collier Program and direct the
County Manager, or his designee, to implement the Agreement terms.
Meeting Date: 5/24/2016
Prepared By
Name: BetancurNatali
Title: Operations Analyst,Parks&Recreation
4/26/2016 2:20:10 PM
Submitted by
Title: Environmental Specialist, Senior, Conservation Collier
Name: HennigMelissa
4/26/2016 2:20:11 PM
Approved By
Name: HennigMelissa
Title: Environmental Specialist, Senior, Conservation Collier
Date:4/26/2016 4:00:19 PM
Name: Washburnllonka
Title:Manager-Park Operations,Parks &Recreation
Date: 5/2/2016 3:21:50 PM
Name: WilliamsBarry
Title:Division Director-Parks&Recreation,Parks&Recreation
Date: 5/3/2016 10:57:15 AM
Name: TownsendAmanda
Title:Division Director-Operations Support,Public Services Department
Date: 5/4/2016 7:23:14 AM
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Name: Joshua Thomas
Title: Grants Support Specialist,Grants Management Office
Date: 5/9/2016 8:37:10 AM
Name: BelpedioJennifer
Title: Assistant County Attorney, CAO General Services
Date: 5/10/2016 10:25:55 AM
Name: CatoeMatthew
Title: Procurement Specialist,Procurement Services
Date: 5/12/2016 9:25:30 PM
Name: CarneliSteve
Title: Department Head-Public Services,Public Services Department
Date: 5/13/2016 1:07:45 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 5/13/2016 2:46:12 PM
Name: FinnEd
Title:Management/Budget Analyst, Senior, Office of Management&Budget
Date: 5/13/2016 3:31:45 PM
Name: StanleyTherese
Title: Manager-Grants Compliance, Grants Management Office
Date: 5/16/2016 12:51:03 PM
Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title: Deputy County Manager,County Managers Office
Date: 5/16/2016 5:10:42 PM
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COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
APIARY AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this art day of At 2016,
by and between the COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMM SSIONERS, 3299
Tamiami Trail East,Naples, FL 34112,hereinafter known as C9UNTY, and ,
hereinafter called USER, of (address) (al'5O Frienu sf if 4-4.1N 1 .5h( +I'01C).
WITNESSETH
In consideration of the mutual promises to be kept by each and the payments made by
USER, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1) COUNTY agrees:
A) To provide Two (2) apiary yard sites on COUNTY lands known as
Caracara Prairie Preserve, as further described in Exhibit A, through
drawings to be provided by the COUNTY.
B) To allow USER Twenty-Four(24) hour access to apiary yard sites within
COUNTY lands identified in Section 1) A of this Agreement.
2) USER agrees:
A) To pay an annual fee of$ )9„5-
per yard site, with a maximum of up to
Fifty(50)hives per yard site. The entire payment shall be made by
certified or cashiers check payable to the Collier County Board of County
Commissioners on or before month StA.h2.. day �.,. .
B) To comply with Chapter 586, Florida Statutes, known as the Florida
Honey Certification Honeybee Law, and Chapter 5B-54, Florida
Administrative Code.
C) To provide and utilize specifications for bear proofing of any sites made
available under this Agreement.
D) To do no damage to or cut or removal of any trees in the course of
preparing for or conducting operations under this Agreement.
E) To repair any damage to roads, trails, fences, bridges, ditches, or other
public property, caused by USER'S operations under this Agreement.
F) To report any forest fires observed and to prevent forest fires during the
course of operations under this Agreement.
G) To notify promptly the manager of the COUNTY lands identified in
Section 1)A of this Agreement in the event that bear depredation does
occur.
H) To post USER'S name in an agreed location at each site covered by this
Agreement.
I) To keep any applicable gates closed and locked when not on premises.
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J) To keep apiary sites free of litter regardless of source.
K) To obtain written approval to erect structures/improvements.
L) To remove such structures/improvements upon expiration/termination of
this Agreement
M) To furnish proof of General Liability insurance with coverage of no less
than$300,000 for bodily injury and$50,000 for property damage for each
occurrence. Such policies of insurance shall name the COUNTY as
additional insured.
N) To be liable for all damage to persons or property resulting from
operations under this Agreement and to release, acquit, indemnify, save
and hold harmless the COUNTY and their officers, agents, employees and
representatives from any and all claims, losses, damages, injuries, and
liabilities whatsoever for personal injury or otherwise, resulting from,
arising out of or in any way connected with activities under this
Agreement or activities occurring from any other source not under this
Agreement and USER further agrees to assume all risks of loss and
liabilities incidental to any natural or artificial conditions occurring on
COUNTY lands covered by this Agreement.
3) The parties mutually agree:
A) That this Agreement is not transferable.
B) That failure to submit payment by the due date established herein or the
failure to abide by any terms of this Agreement may result in cancellation
of this Agreement by the COUNTY.
C) That this Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30 days'
written notice to the other party.
D) That this Agreement shall be effective for a period of one (1) year from
the date of full execution. If USER desires to extend this Agreement for
four(4) additional one (1)year periods, such intention must be made
known to the COUNTY at least 60 days before the existing term expires.
E) That the site(s) for bee yards shall be designated by the COUNTY land
manager of the COUNTY lands identified in Section 1)A of this
Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereto have hereunder set forth their hands and seals.
AS TO THE COUNTY:
DATED:
ATTEST BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY: BY:
Deputy Clerk DONNA FIALA, Chairman
Approved for form and legality:
Jennifer A. Belpedio
Assistant County Attorney 3\
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
PROPERTY TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 00053080006
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
WEST HALF (W1/2) OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA.
AND
PROPERTY TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 00053080200
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
NORTHWEST QUARTER(NW1/4) OF NORTHEAST QUARTER(NEI/4) OF SECTION 30,
TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA.
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NOTICE
PROPERTY FOR LEASE
INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, IS SOLICITING BIDS FROM ANY PARTY INTERESTED
IN LEASING APIARY YARD SITES AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION: CARACARA
PRAIRIE PRESERVE, 2320 CORKSCREW ROAD, IMMOKALEE, FL FOR THE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF MANAGED BEEHIVES.
The term of the lease shall be for one(1)year with the option of four(4),one(1)year extensions.
Use of the yard sites shall be for the sole purpose of installing and operating managed beehives
and any necessary ground accessory facilities and structures. Collier County shall not be
responsible for any improvements provided to the proposed apiary yards.Two(2)bee yard sites,
with a maximum of up to Fifty(50)hive boxes per site,will be available for lease at the preserve.
The bid for annual rent must be a minimum of Forty Dollars($40.00)per apiary yard site. The
awarded high bidder for the yard sites shall enter into a Lease Agreement with Collier County
within ninety (90) days from the last publication of this notice in order to address additional
terms and conditions deemed necessary by Collier County.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting Melissa Hennig at(239)252-2957.
PLEASE FORWARD SEALED BIDS TO:(Indicate:"SEALED BID"on envelope)
Melissa Hennig
Conservation Collier Section
Parks and Recreation Division
15000 Livingston Rd.
Naples,Florida 34109
BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE NOON HOUR ON APRIL 8, 2016. THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ALL BIDS
AND/OR NEGOTIATE WITH THE QUALIFIED BIDDERS ON ANY PROVISIONS OF THE
LEASE.
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1DE LAKE APIARY, LLC APRIL 4,2016
13800 CR 450
UMATILLA, FL 32784
ERIC V JOSWIG, LIC. FL BEEKEEPER, DTN 446719
352-989-3387
RE: SEALED BID-COLLIER COUNTY CONSERVATION APIARY BID
CARACARA PRAIRIE PRESERVE
Melissa Henning
Conservation Collier Section
Parks and Recreation Division
15000 Livingston Road
Naples, FL 34109
BID:
JDE LAKE APIARY LLC WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT A BID FOR THE LEASE OF TWO (2)APIARY YARD
SITES AT CARACARA PRAIRIE PRESERVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $120 PER LOCATION FOR A TOTAL
ANNUAL FEE OF$240 PLUS ANY APPLICABLE TAXES TO BE ADDED TO TOTAL. APPROXIMATE
TOTAL TO INCLUDE SALES TAX WOULD BE$ 256.80.
ERICVJ S G
LICENSED FLORIDA BEEKEEPER
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