Agenda 02/28/2017 Item #16D 402/28/2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to authorize advertisement of an ordinance for future consideration that would
amend Ordinance No. 2006-56, the Rock Road Improvement Municipal Service Taxing Unit
(MSTU), to disband the three-person Rock Road Improvement MSTU Advisory Committee.
OBJECTIVE: To disband the Rock Road Improvement MSTU Advisory Committee.
CONSIDERATIONS: On November 28, 2006, the Board adopted Ordinance 2006-56, establishing the
Rock Road Improvement MSTU, which provided a means to maintain the roadways and other facilities
such as drainage, sidewalks, and street lighting, within the defined boundaries. On June 22, 2011, the
Board adopted Ordinance 2011-22, modifying Ordinance 2006-56 by changing the boundaries of the
MSTU and establishing a three-member Advisory Committee to improve communications for future
projects within the MSTU.
The MSTU consists of approximately 950 acres within Rock Road traversing north to south for 1.5 miles.
All access to the MSTU is via seven feeder roads which terminate on and force all ingress and egress to
the MSTU over Rock Road. A one-mile segment of the heavily traveled roadway forced almost
continuous maintenance on Rock Road to support the traffic. On March 10, 2015, the Board of County
Commissioners approved Resolution No. 2015-56 to claim ownership of the northern mile of Rock Road,
authorized a loan to the MSTU, and directed that Rock Road be paved. The MSTU was tasked with
paying back the loan, and maintaining the paved portion of the road until the loan was paid, after which
Collier County would accept responsibility for maintenance. The recommended payback period is ten to
twelve years.
In June 2015, the northern mile of Rock Road was paved to a width of 20 feet. The paved portion is now
over 1.5 years old, and the maintenance costs for that portion of the road have dropped from $15,000
annually to zero. The expected life of the paved road will exceed fifteen years, and no significant
maintenance will be required during that period. Annual operating income from ad valorem taxes is
$33,000 per year. Various mandated overhead amounts plus a recommended loan payback of $15,000 per
year leaves approximately $15,000 per year to maintain the paved portion of Rock Road and four miles of
gravel roads. Experience over eighteen months has shown that the remaining funds appear to be adequate
for the purpose, but leave little room for discretionary spending.
Since July 2016, the Rock Road Advisory Committee has had two vacancies with no applications, and the
term of the last member will expire in July 2017. The paving of one mile of Rock Road was the major
objective of the advisory committee, and that objective has been achieved. When the paving project was
completed, a major portion of the income was dedicated to the payback of the loan, and the need for
immediate input from the Advisory Committee was greatly reduced. Current ordinances require at least
two public meetings per year. Staff would continue to coordinate a minimum of two meetings with the
public to provide budget information and determine if there are any concerns.
At a Rock Road MSTU Public meeting on February 9, 2017, the attendees agreed that this action was
appropriate.
With the reduced interest of the community to maintain the advisory committee, staff recommends
disbanding the Rock Road MSTU Advisory Committee and reassigning the responsibilities for the
administration functions back to the County Manager or his Designee.
FISCAL IMPACT: The approximate cost to advertise the proposed ordinance is $400.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this
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Executive Summary.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The County Attorney has reviewed this item and approved it as to form
and legality. A majority vote of the Board is required for approval. - JAK
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners authorizes staff to advertise the
proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 2006-56 for consideration at a future meeting.
Prepared By: Harry Sells, MSTU Project Manager, PTNE Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Ordinance - Rock Road MSTU Amendment (PDF)
2. Rock Road Ordinance 2006-56 (PDF)
3. Rock Road Resolution 2015-50 from March 10, 2015 (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.4
Doc ID: 2679
Item Summary: Recommendation to authorize advertisement of an ordinance for future
consideration that would amend Ordinance No. 2006-56, the Rock Road Improvement Municipal Service
Taxing Unit (MSTU), to disband the three-person Rock Road Improvement MSTU Advisory Committee.
Meeting Date: 02/28/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Project Manager – Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Name: Harry Sells
01/31/2017 3:35 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Pub Tran & Nbrhd Enh – Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Name: Michelle Arnold
01/31/2017 3:35 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Public Services Department Amanda O. Townsend Additional Reviewer Completed 02/07/2017 9:41 AM
Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Michelle Arnold Additional Reviewer Completed 02/08/2017 8:12 PM
Public Services Department Joshua Hammond Additional Reviewer Completed 02/09/2017 7:12 AM
Public Services Department Hailey Margarita Alonso Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 02/09/2017 3:46 PM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 02/15/2017 11:53 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 02/15/2017 1:33 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 02/15/2017 1:41 PM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 02/17/2017 4:45 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 02/19/2017 11:28 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 02/28/2017 9:00 AM
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Packet Pg. 875 Attachment: Ordinance - Rock Road MSTU Amendment (2679 : Rock Road Improvement MSTU ordinance)
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Packet Pg. 877 Attachment: Rock Road Ordinance 2006-56 (2679 : Rock Road Improvement MSTU ordinance)
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Packet Pg. 878 Attachment: Rock Road Ordinance 2006-56 (2679 : Rock Road Improvement MSTU ordinance)
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Packet Pg. 879 Attachment: Rock Road Ordinance 2006-56 (2679 : Rock Road Improvement MSTU ordinance)
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Packet Pg. 880 Attachment: Rock Road Ordinance 2006-56 (2679 : Rock Road Improvement MSTU ordinance)
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Packet Pg. 881 Attachment: Rock Road Ordinance 2006-56 (2679 : Rock Road Improvement MSTU ordinance)
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Packet Pg. 882 Attachment: Rock Road Ordinance 2006-56 (2679 : Rock Road Improvement MSTU ordinance)
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Packet Pg. 883 Attachment: Rock Road Resolution 2015-50 from March 10, 2015 (2679 : Rock Road Improvement MSTU ordinance)
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Packet Pg. 884 Attachment: Rock Road Resolution 2015-50 from March 10, 2015 (2679 : Rock Road Improvement MSTU ordinance)
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Packet Pg. 885 Attachment: Rock Road Resolution 2015-50 from March 10, 2015 (2679 : Rock Road Improvement MSTU ordinance)
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Packet Pg. 886 Attachment: Rock Road Resolution 2015-50 from March 10, 2015 (2679 : Rock Road Improvement MSTU ordinance)
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Packet Pg. 889 Attachment: Rock Road Resolution 2015-50 from March 10, 2015 (2679 : Rock Road Improvement MSTU ordinance)