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Agenda 05/22/2018 Item #16D 605/22/2018 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve the submittal of a grant application to the Florida Department of State Division of Historical Resources in the total amount of $595,560 for structural stabilization and rehabilitation of the historic Roberts home at the Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch inclusive of a twenty-five (25%) percent required match. OBJECTIVE: To leverage state grant funds to conduct needed structural stabilization and rehabilitation of the historic Roberts home at the Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch. CONSIDERATIONS: Florida Department of State Division of Historical Resources offers Special Category Grants for the purpose of providing funding to assist local, regional, and state-wide efforts to preserve significant historic structures and archaeological sites, and promote knowledge and appreciation of the history of Florida. Grant applications for the current cycle are due June 1, 2018. Applications are evaluated on a competitive basis at a public meeting in the fall by the Florida Historical Commission. Projects are ranked and then receive funding in the state budget in accordance with the legislative allocation beginning on July 1, 2019. Projects must be completed within two (2) years. The Museum Division has prepared an application for a project to provide structural stabilization and rehabilitation of the Roberts Ranch historic home. Work will include architecture and engineering; HVAC; foundation work; chimney repointing and stabilization; first and second -floor structural stabilization; repairs to historic fabric including rotted and termite -damaged wood siding, window and doors trim; hurricane protection; roof repairs and hurricane tie -downs; repainting; and ADA-compliant ramping. The home and associated ranch structures, which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and have a local historic preservation designation, operate as a heritage destination within the Collier County Museums System. The Division of Historical Resources has previously awarded grants to Collier County for projects at Roberts Ranch in 2000, 2001, and 2003. Should the grant be awarded, staff will bring the grant contract and required ten (10) year restrictive covenants to the Board of County Commissioners (Board) for approval. FISCAL IMPACT: The application amount totals $595,560. Should the grant be awarded, the State will fund $475,050 with grant revenues. The grant program requires a 25% local match in the amount of $118,762.50. The County is pledging a grant match in the amount of $120,510 with a combination of cash match ($72,000) and in-kind ($48,510). Local cash match funds are currently set aside in the Museum Capital Projects Reserves Fund (314) supported by General Fund revenues. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: If the grant is awarded to Collier County, restricted covenants are required to be placed on the property for ten (10) years. The State’s standard form Restrictive Covenants document is back-up to this Item. The standard form limits how maintenance will be performed, how modifications will be made, and gives the State rights to inspect the property. Failure to comply with the Restrictive Covenants will result in all or a prorated amount of the grant proceeds to be paid by Collier County to the State. This Item is approved for form and legality and requires a majority vote for Board action. -JAB GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact. 16.D.6 Packet Pg. 1042 05/22/2018 RECOMMENDATION: To approve the electronic submittal of a grant application to the Florida Department of State Division of Historical Resources in the amount of $595,560 for structural stabilization and rehabilitation of the historic Roberts home at the Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch; and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution documenting confirmed match. Prepared By: Amanda Townsend, Director, Museum Division ATTACHMENT(S) 1. DHR SCG 2018 restrictive-covenants-owner (DOCX) 2. DHR SCG RR FY2018 Application (PDF) 3. stamped reso for agenda item (PDF) 16.D.6 Packet Pg. 1043 05/22/2018 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.D.6 Doc ID: 5575 Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the submittal of a grant application to the Florida Department of State Division of Historical Resources in the amount of $475,050 for structural stabilization and rehabilitation of the historic Roberts home at the Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch with a required match of twenty-five (25%) percent. Meeting Date: 05/22/2018 Prepared by: Title: Administrative Assistant – Museum Name: Wanda Bieschke 05/03/2018 5:00 PM Submitted by: Title: Division Director - MuseumOperations Support – Museum Name: Amanda O. Townsend 05/03/2018 5:00 PM Approved By: Review: Public Services Department Todd Henry Additional Reviewer Skipped 05/04/2018 8:24 AM Museum Amanda O. Townsend Additional Reviewer Completed 05/04/2018 8:46 AM Operations & Veteran Services Sean Callahan Additional Reviewer Completed 05/07/2018 4:45 PM Public Services Department Todd Henry Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 05/08/2018 8:33 AM Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 05/09/2018 8:34 AM County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 05/09/2018 10:58 AM Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 05/10/2018 10:06 AM Grants Edmond Kushi Additional Reviewer Completed 05/11/2018 12:50 PM Office of Management and Budget Susan Usher Additional Reviewer Completed 05/14/2018 11:16 AM Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 05/14/2018 3:44 PM County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 05/15/2018 1:15 PM Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 05/22/2018 9:00 AM 16.D.6 Packet Pg. 1044 1 of 2 RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS Project Name: ______________ Grant Number: ______ THESE COVENANTS are entered into this ___ day of ___________, 20__, by __________________________, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, and shall be effective for a period of ten years from the date of recordation by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of (Name of County) County, Florida. WHEREAS, the Owner is the fee simple titleholder of the Property located at (Project Address), (Project City Location), (Name of County) County, Florida, as described in Exhibit A, attached to and made a part hereof and WHEREAS, the Owner is a grant recipient and is to receive State Historic Preservation Grant assistance funds administered by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250, hereinafter referred to as the Department, in the amount of $(Grant Award Amount), to be used for the preservation of the property of the Owner as described in Exhibit A, and WHEREAS, said State funds have been or will be expended for the purpose of preserving the historic qualities of the property or contributing to the historic character of the district in which the property is located, Now THEREFORE, as part of the consideration for the State grant, the Owner hereby make and declare the following restrictive covenants which shall run with the title to said Property and be binding on the Owner and its successors in interest, if any, for a period stated in the preamble above: 1. The Owner agree to maintain the property in accordance with good preservation practices and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. 2. The Owner agree that no modifications will be made to the Property, other than routine repairs and maintenance, without advance review and approval of the plans and specifications by the Department's Bureau of Historic Preservation. 3. The Owner agree that every effort will be made to design any modifications to the Property in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. 4. The Owner agree that the Department, its agents and its designees shall have the right to inspect the Property at all reasonable times in order to ascertain whether the conditions of the Grant Award Agreement and these covenants are being observed. 5. The Owner agree that these restrictions shall encumber the property for a period of ten years from the date of recordation, and that if the restrictions are violated within the ten year period, the Department shall be entitled to liquidated damages pursuant to the following schedule: a. If the violation occurs within the first five years of the effective date of these covenants, the Department shall be entitled to return of the entire grant amount. b. If the violation occurs after the first five years, the Department shall be entitled to return of the entire grant amount, less 10% for each year past the first five. For instanc e, if the violation occurs after the sixth anniversary of the effective date of these covenants, but prior to the seventh anniversary, the Department shall be entitled to return of 80% of the original grant amount. 6. The Owner agrees to file these covenants with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of (Name of County) County, Florida, and shall pay any and all expenses associated with their filing and recording. 7. The Owner agree that the Department shall incur no tax liability as a result of these restrictive covenants. 16.D.6.a Packet Pg. 1045 Attachment: DHR SCG 2018 restrictive-covenants-owner (5575 : Structural stabilization and rehabilitation of the Roberts home at the 2 of 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Owner has read these Restrictive Covenants and has hereto affixed their signature. WITNESSES: ___________________________ __________________________________ Witness Signature OWNER __________________________ __________________________________ Witness Name Typed/Printed Owner's Address __________________________ __________________________________ Witness Signature City State Zip __________________________ Witness Name Typed/Printed The State of Florida County of___________________ I certify that on this date before me, an officer duly authorized in the state and county named above to take acknowledgments, that____________________________________ personally (Name) appeared as for (Officer) (Name of Corporation/Partnership) known to me to be or who proved to my satisfaction that he/she is the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument. Type of Identification Produced____________________________ Executed and sealed by me at ___________, Florida on _____, 200__. ____________________________ Notary Public in and for The State of __________________ My commission expires:_________ [SEAL] 16.D.6.a Packet Pg. 1046 Attachment: DHR SCG 2018 restrictive-covenants-owner (5575 : Structural stabilization and rehabilitation of the Roberts home at the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Project Title:Roberts Ranch Home Stabilization & Rehabilitation Applicant Information 1. 2. 3. 4. A. Organization Information Page 1 of 9 a. Organization Name: Collier County Board of County Commissioners (/Organization/Details/1002) b. FEID: 59-6000558 c. Phone number: d. Principal Address: 3299 Tamiami Trl E Ste 403 Naples, 34112 e. Mailing Address: 3331 Tamiami Trail E Naples, 34112 f. Website: g. Organization Type: County Government h. Organization Category: Government: Other i. County: Collier j. DUNS number: 076997790 Designated Project Contact * Authorized Official * Applicant Grant Experience and History Has the applicant received previous grant assistance within the past ﬁve years from any source? * Yes No If yes, for each grant specify the year of the grant award, grant number, grant project name, the granting entity, the grant award amount, and its current status. Make sure to include any grants awarded by the Division or other State grants. #Previous Grant Year Previous Grant Number. Previous Grant Project Name Previous Granting Entity Previous Grant Amount Open/Closed Subtotal Proposed Project Team * #Name Project Role Title Percentage of Time Email 1 Amanda Townsend Museum Director 5 2 Theresa Schober Museum Manager 25 3 Pamela Miner Assoc. Project Manager 15 4 Tony Barone Facilities Project Manager 15 5 Wanda Biescke Administrative Assistant 5  First Name Theresa Last Name Schober Phone 239.252.2604 Email Theresa.Schober@CollierCountyFL.gov (mailto:Theresa.Schober@CollierCountyFL.gov) First Name BCC Chair Penny Last Name Taylor Phone 239.252.8604 Email Penny.Taylor@CollierCountyFL.gov (mailto:Penny.Taylor@CollierCountyFL.gov) 16.D.6.b Packet Pg. 1047 Attachment: DHR SCG RR FY2018 Application (5575 : Structural stabilization and rehabilitation of the Roberts home at the Immokalee Pioneer 5. 1. 2. 3. 1. Applicant staffing and hours * Organization is open at least 40 hours per week and has at least one paid staff member in a management position Organization has some paid staff but they are not full-time Organization is open part-time and has volunteer staff B. Project Information Page 2 of 9 Project Type * Development Projects Development activities geared at preservation of properties open to the public, including: restoration, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and site-speciﬁc planning required for these activities Exception: Activities on religious properties are limited to building exterior envelope, excluding accessibility upgrades, and structural elements of the building. Archaeological Research Projects Archaeological research projects including: research and ﬁeld investigations tied to large area surveys or excavation, analysis and publication of ﬁndings. Museum Exhibit Projects Museum exhibit projects for Florida history museums, including: research of exhibit content, exhibit design, fabrication, and installation. Acquisition Projects Acquisition of a single historic property or archaeological site, or group of such, in which all the resources have the same owner. For archaeological sites, an exception to the single owner provision may be made if the archaeological site extends on land that is contiguous, but owned by different property owners. Project Title and Location Information The title should reﬂect the name of the property, site, area, museum, or exhibit, and the goals of the proposed project. The title should be consistent with previous applications/awards. (For example, Smith House Rehabilitation, South Mill Archaeological Excavation, etc.) Project Title - 250 characters maximum * Roberts Ranch Home Stabilization & Rehabilitation Name of Property (if applicable) Roberts Ranch Street Address (primary location where the proposed project will be carried out) - 250 characters maximum * 1215 Roberts Avenue West City (location of the proposed project) - 250 characters maximum * Immokalee Primary County (location of the proposed project) Collier Additional Counties Served Select any additional counties the project will serve. Charlotte Glades Hendry Lee C. Historical Signiﬁcance Page 3 of 9 Historical Designation 16.D.6.b Packet Pg. 1048 Attachment: DHR SCG RR FY2018 Application (5575 : Structural stabilization and rehabilitation of the Roberts home at the Immokalee Pioneer 2. 1. Indicate the type of historical designation currently held by the historic resource. For properties or sites that have been listed in the National Register or are contributing properties or sites within a National Register District, provide the date that the property, site or district was listed. Should you have questions regarding the National Register status of a property or site, contact the Division's National Register Staff at 1.800.847.7278 or 850.245.6300. Type of Historical Designation * Individual National Register Listing(s) Individual Local Designation Historical Designation details #Property Name Date Designated 1 Roberts Ranch (8CR143, 8CR635-640)10/4/2003 2 Roberts Ranch (Tract "E", BoCC Resolution 97-358)9/16/1997 3 Roberts Ranch (Tract "D", BoCC Resolution 01-180)5/8/2001 Historical Signiﬁcance Explain the historic signiﬁcance of the property, site, or resource(s) that is the subject of the proposed project - (Maximum characters 1500.) Roberts Ranch exempliﬁes the cultural and economic growth of cattle ranching in Collier County. The Roberts family relocated to the frontier town of Immokalee in 1914 from Ona, Florida, taking possession of the "Old Allen Place." Starting with 300 head of cattle and seven children, they expanded and incorporated their Red Cattle Company from 60 acres to over 107,000 acres by 1952 (plus two more children). The Roberts family operated the ﬁrst post office and general store, supported the local school, and organized the ﬁrst Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge. Mr. Roberts was the ﬁrst to purchase land for cattle grazing in an era when herds roamed wild. He was a statewide pioneer in cattle cross-breeding with Red Devon and Brahma bulls to improve the desirability of Florida scrub cattle. He served as the ﬁrst Collier County commissioner from Immokalee in 1924, one year after the county's founding. Operating until 1980, Roberts Ranch was the largest, longest running cattle ranch in south Florida. In 2003, the remaining 12.93 acre site was nominated to the National Register under Criterion A for local signiﬁcance in the areas of Agriculture and Architecture. The period of signiﬁcance of 1915-1953 represents the era of construction of 12 contributing structures and the peak of Red Cattle Company operations. Today, the Frame Vernacular family home and outbuildings retain a high degree of historic integrity and character with a remnant of the ﬁrst orange grove in Collier County as their backdrop. For Historic Structures and Archaeological Sites, enter the Florida Master Site File (FMSF) Number (ex. 8ES1234). For Multiple site forms, just separate with a semicolon (;). If no FMSF form exists, applicants may be required to complete one as part of the requirements in a grant award agreement. 8CR886 RG; 8CR143 (home); 8CR635-640 (outbuildings) For Historic Property, Indicate Year of the Original Construction (enter Year only) 1926 For Historic Property, Date(s) and Description of Major Alterations - (Maximum characters 300.) The Roberts residence was constructed in 1926 without electricity, running water, or plumbing. Preservation efforts in 2003 used photographic evidence, details of the building, and oral history from surviving family members to remove all post-1936 alterations. HVAC systems were installed and electric upgraded in 2003. Indicate Current Use of Historic Property and Proposed Use - (Maximum characters 300) A 13-acre portion of the Roberts cattle ranch, citrus grove and homestead is preserved as a historic site and operates as part of the Collier County Museums system. For Archaeological Sites, provide the Cultural Affiliation of the Site and Dates of Use or Occupation - (Maximum characters 300.) Not applicable D. Project Speciﬁcs Page 4 of 9 Scope of Work - (Maximum characters 5000) * 16.D.6.b Packet Pg. 1049 Attachment: DHR SCG RR FY2018 Application (5575 : Structural stabilization and rehabilitation of the Roberts home at the Immokalee Pioneer 2. 3. In the space provided below, brieﬂy describe the scope of work for the project for which funding is requested. List the work items that will be completed during the grant period using the funds requested and the required match. Roberts Ranch is one of Collier County’s ﬁve free historical museums and one of south Florida’s most intact examples of an authentic early twentieth century cattle ranch, grove, and pioneer farmstead. As home to the Roberts family and the Red Cattle Company, the collection of 12 contributing and 4 non- contributing vernacular structures were all built or rebuilt by the family between 1914 and 1977. Connected with cattle driving and existing as a homestead for more than forty years before the Roberts settled on the property in 1914, the site is the ﬁrst individually owned ranch and orange grove in what is now Collier County. Existing physical relationships between structures give clues to everyday life and work over a continuum of history lasting for more than one hundred years. The family was also instrumental in the cultural development of the community at large. In 1914, Immokalee was a frontier town with a few small homesteads and limited commercial center. The Roberts eldest son, William Dius Roberts established the community’s general store which became a trading post for the Seminole and Miccosukee peoples in Big Cypress as well as local families. The proposed project includes the structural stabilization and rehabilitation of the Roberts Ranch family home. The residence, constructed in 1926, was initially restored in 2003 along with the 15 associated farm structures acquired by Collier County. At the time of initial restoration, limited structural work was determined to be needed in the main residence. That project scope focused on upgrades to key electrical and mechanical systems and the removal of 1960s-era additions and modiﬁcations. Following that project, the entire 12.93-acre parcel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Since 2003, the structure has undergone deterioration and currently requires signiﬁcant stabilization consistent with its use as a museum and archival storage facility. Deterioration was accelerated following Hurricane Irma, necessitating some interior structural bracing to ensure public safety. The current grant request, in-kind and cash match provide funds for anchoring of the building, foundation work, roof repairs and the addition of hurricane straps; ﬁrst and second ﬂoor structural stabilization; stabilization and repointing of two chimneys; mold remediation and modiﬁcations to the existing HVAC system; repairs to the building envelope including replacement of rotted and termite- damaged wood siding, windows and doors; hurricane protection; lead testing and repainting; modiﬁcations for ADA-compliance to doorways, construction of ramping, and pathways; and associated public archaeology, architectural and engineering fees. The project will update the FMSF forms for the Resource Group (8CR886), and complete HABS documentation for the Roberts home (8CR143). The building and site as a whole, will continue to operate as a public museum and archival storage. Tentative Project Timeline (remember this is a 24 month grant period) * #Work Item Starting Date Ending Date 1 Execution of Grant Agreement & Restrictive Covenants 7/1/2019 9/1/2019 2 Contracting of Preservation Architect & Engineers 9/1/2019 11/1/2019 3 Hazardous materials analysis & abatement 11/1/2019 1/1/2020 4 Production of construction documents & speciﬁcations 11/1/2019 3/1/2020 5 Contractor bidding, selection and contracting 3/1/2020 6/1/2020 6 Foundation and structural repairs 8/1/2020 12/15/2020 7 Public archaeology program 9/15/2020 11/15/2020 8 Roof, building envelope and chimney repairs 12/15/2020 3/1/2021 9 ADA-compliant modiﬁcations, ramping, pathways 12/1/2020 3/1/2021 10 HABS documentation, updating of FMSF forms 3/1/2021 6/1/2021 11 Submission of DHR SCG ﬁnal documentation 5/1/2021 6/1/2021 Development Projects Provide the estimated total square footage of the structure (the house or building, for example): 2,350 16.D.6.b Packet Pg. 1050 Attachment: DHR SCG RR FY2018 Application (5575 : Structural stabilization and rehabilitation of the Roberts home at the Immokalee Pioneer 1. 2. Provide measurable quantities for each work item listed in the Scope of Work (square footage, linear footage, unit counts, etc.): - (Maximum characters 3500) For example: square footage of ﬂoors to be reﬁnished or walls to be repainted, linear footage of trim to be replaced, etc. If an element is not measureable in square feet, provide quantities (example: replace 15 door knobs): Building foundation: raise building; install 6-8 helical anchors to designated resistance and slab foundations for piles; hurricane strapping to code First ﬂoor stabilization: sistering or replacement of ﬂoor joints as needed; remove and re-install 300 feet of ﬂooring Second ﬂoor stabilization: remove and re-install 1,495 square feet of ceiling beaded board; sistering or replacement of beams and ceiling joists as needed Stabilization and repointing of 2 chimneys, 48 linear feet Mold remediation, 4 locations Modiﬁcations to the ﬁrst and second ﬂoor HVAC systems; replace AC duct work, 60 linear feet; attic insulation repairs, 1,495 square feet including evaluation and potential removal of existing degraded insulation, replacement with ﬁberglass batting and/or blown cellulose ﬁber Lead paint assessment, testing of multiple paint colors and sites Repairs to the building envelope: 19 windows, window casings, and wood frame screens; 2 screen doors; 480 square feet wood siding; 40 square feet wood decking; 8 wood steps (front porch, kitchen) Painting: exterior, 3,200 square feet; interior, 1,000 square feet ADA compliance: pathway, 80 linear feet; accessible ramp and railings to code; modiﬁcations to 2 exterior doorways and two interior doorways (currently 30 1/2" and 31 1/2" openings) for equitable accessibility to interior spaces Hurricane protection: 19 windows, 3 doors with custom synthetic ﬁber fabric adhered with threaded inserts for minimal visual intrusion when not in use and easily storable Public archaeology program (in-kind): Historical archaeology connected with the Roberts Ranch home, 1 supervising archaeologist (120 hours), 1 university intern (160 hours), 80 high school volunteers (32 hours each) for a 5 week ﬁeld and lab project Updating of FMSF forms for 1 Resource Group, 1 structure; HABS documentation, 1 structure Will you be hiring or contracting with professional architectural or engineering services to assist with the restoration work? Yes No If no professionals are projected to be hired, explain why. (Maximum characters 500) E. Budget and Match Page 5 of 9 Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Reduction of Match Requirements Applicants with projects located in counties or communities that have been designated as a rural community in accordance with Section 267.0617, Florida Statutes, may request a may request a reduction of match to 25% of the requested amount. (State agencies, state colleges, and state universities are not eligible for a REDI match reduction, regardless of project location.) Are you requesting a reduction? Are you requesting a reduction? Yes No Are you a state agency, state college, or state university? Yes No Project Budget and Match Grant Funds and Match * 16.D.6.b Packet Pg. 1051 Attachment: DHR SCG RR FY2018 Application (5575 : Structural stabilization and rehabilitation of the Roberts home at the Immokalee Pioneer #Work Item Grant Funds Cash Match In-Kind Match Total 1 Architectural fees $48,500 $0 $0 $48,500 2 Engineering fees $52,850 $0 $0 $52,850 3 Building anchoring, foundation, roof ties $107,000 $0 $0 $107,000 4 First and second storey stabilization $55,800 $0 $0 $55,800 5 Stabilize and repoint chimneys (2)$51,500 $0 $0 $51,500 6 Attic insulation repairs $0 $15,800 $0 $15,800 7 Repairs to 19 windows, casings, screens $57,000 $0 $0 $57,000 8 Repairs to exterior siding, decking, stairs, screen doors (2), miscellaneous interior repairs $56,800 $0 $0 $56,800 9 ADA-compliant ramping, pathway, & door modiﬁcations $28,600 $0 $0 $28,600 10 Mold remediation $0 $8,600 $0 $8,600 11 Lead paint analysis $0 $5,000 $0 $5,000 12 Exterior repainting, interior touch ups $0 $27,100 $0 $27,100 13 Hurricane protection (19 windows, 3 doors) $17,000 $10,200 $0 $27,200 14 HABS documentation, updates to FMSF forms $0 $5,300 $0 $5,300 15 Public archaeology program $0 $0 $24,758 $24,758 16 Grant management & administration $0 $0 $23,752 $23,752 Totals:$475,050 $72,000 $48,510 $595,560 Grant Funds Requested $475,050 Total Match Amount $120,510 Total Project Budget $595,560 Additional Budget Information/Clariﬁcation - (Maximum characters 2500.) Use this space to provide additional detail or information about the proposal budget as needed. For example, where the relationship between items in the budget and the objectives of the proposed project may not be obvious, provide clariﬁcation regarding the necessity for or contribution of those work items to the successful completion of the project. This project will fully stabilize the Roberts Ranch home, secure its envelope, increase accessibility, and provide for the long-term sustainability of the structure and its contents via improved humidity controls, cyclical maintenance planning and hurricane protection. The majority of the project scope and budget correct structural stabilization and water intrusion/rot issues with associated architectural and engineering fees. Exterior painting is included due to the signiﬁcant exterior rot and siding 16.D.6.b Packet Pg. 1052 Attachment: DHR SCG RR FY2018 Application (5575 : Structural stabilization and rehabilitation of the Roberts home at the Immokalee Pioneer 3. 4. 1. replacement necessary as well as to return the structure to appearance consistent with its period of signiﬁcance. The structural stability of the building was impacted by Hurricane Irma in 2017 necessitating additional temporary bracing on the ﬁrst ﬂoor. Currently operating as a house museum, the structure is available as a self-guided experience. All interpretation of the building is fully accessible on the expansive grounds. Improved accessibility to the home itself involves adding ramping to the back porch entrance, a connecting pathway to the ramp, and minor modiﬁcations to doorways. Inside the structure, the public can view each of the main ﬁrst ﬂoor rooms: a farmhouse kitchen, dining room, a bedroom, and the Red Cattle Company home office. Glass partitions (funded separately) will allow for protection of interior artifacts while maximizing visibility into these spaces and minimizing interior modiﬁcations. An archaeological assessment of Roberts Ranch has not previously been conducted. While a full cultural resource assessment is not warranted as part of this rehabilitation and stabilization project, conducting a public education in archaeology project in connection with ground disturbing activities adjacent to the house is good practice. Evaluating subsurface cultural material along means of egress and connected with foundation work will provide much need context for the interpretation of the property and a unique opportunity to engage with the public school system. Completed Project Activities. #Activity Description Date Completed Cost Value 1 Property acquisition (Tracts D & E)10/21/1999 $608,284 2 Preservation and master planning 6/30/2001 $48,000 3 Roberts Ranch outbuildings restoration 3/28/2003 $217,022 4 Roberts Ranch home restoration 1/26/2004 $295,673 5 Roberts Ranch outdoor interpretive exhibits 7/26/2006 $18,170 6 Roberts Ranch visitor center relocation & adaptive reuse 1/31/2007 $224,392 7 Termite mitigation, Roberts Ranch home 12/17/2015 $9,000 8 Visitor center interpretive exhibits 5/13/2016 $60,000 9 Comprehensive sitewide security, IT upgrade & audiovisual improvements; Building condition assessment for Roberts Ranch home 9/30/2017 $82,569 10 Visitor center improvements 6/1/2018 $65,823 Operating Forecast - (Maximum characters 500.) Describe source(s) of funding for necessary maintenance, program support, and/or additional expenses warranted to sustain the proposed project after the grant period. Roberts Ranch is funded as part of the Museum Division within Collier County's Public Services Department. The Museum Division's primary funding source is Tourist Development Taxes with an additional transfer from the county's General Fund for operations and capital projects. The annual budget for the ranch includes personnel services (2.5 FTE) and $90,800 in operating and capital outlay. An additional $70,500 in contracted services for lawn maintenance, pest control, janitorial services and other miscellaneous repairs are provided through the Facilities Management budget. F. Property Information Page 6 of 9 Property Ownership. 16.D.6.b Packet Pg. 1053 Attachment: DHR SCG RR FY2018 Application (5575 : Structural stabilization and rehabilitation of the Roberts home at the Immokalee Pioneer 2. 1. 2. Enter name of the Property Owner and choose the appropriate owner type. If applicant is not the owner of the property, the applicant must secure Property Owner concurrence. The applicant shall provide a letter from the Property Owner that documents that the applicant has the permission of the Property Owner of record to conduct the proposed project on the owner’s property and that the Property Owner is in concurrence with this application for grant funding. This letter shall be uploaded in the Support Materials section of this application. Does your organization own the property? Yes No Property Owner Collier County Board of County Commissioners Type of Ownership Non-Proﬁt Organization Private Individual or For-Proﬁt Entity Note: Properties owned by private individuals or for-proﬁt entities are not eligible for grant funding with the exception of Acquisition projects and site-speciﬁc Archaeological Research projects being undertaken by an eligible applicant organization. For Acquisition projects in which the current owner is a private individual or a for-proﬁt entity, the owner must provide a signed commitment to donate or sell the property to the applicant. Donation or sale must occur during the grant period. Governmental Agency Threats or Endangerment - (Maximum characters 1500.) Discuss the immediate endangerment to the historic property, including existing or potential threats of loss or damage to the property, site, or information, as consequence of issues such as inaction, deterioration, mass movement, impending demolition, or encroaching development Documentation material, such as newspaper articles or public notices, are to be uploaded in the Support Materials section of this application. Following restoration of the site in 2003, Roberts Ranch has operated as a heritage site within the Collier County museum system. While routine maintenance is performed, the long term deterioration of the resource has reached a critical point. As with many government entities, the recent economic downturn shifted priorities away from preventative maintenance projects. In the fall of 2016, Collier County commissioned building assessments by Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure. While the assessment was geared towards operational issues, staff and visitor safety, it noted signiﬁcant structural concerns with the Roberts Ranch home. For example, the HVAC system was damaged leading to interior mold growth; foundation settling has resulted in curved exterior siding and siding separation and bowing of the ﬁrst ﬂoor living room ceiling beam; and one chimney is structurally unstable at its upper portion and the other in need of repointing. The building was listed in fair to poor condition with a strong recommendation for specialized structural and mechanical assessments. Hurricane Irma resulted in some additional impacts including damage to ﬂashing, some screens and doors. More signiﬁcantly, the wind force further destabilized the ﬁrst and second ﬂoors. A temporary brace on the ﬁrst ﬂoor beam has since been installed for public safety. The restoration of the structure in 2003 did not install hurricane straps on the building's roof or address foundation issues. The museum system currently uses the second ﬂoor of the residence for archival storage of Roberts family and Red Cattle Company documents and artifacts. This additional work has been recommended in connection with the overall stabilization of the structure to secure its long term use. G. Protection and Impact Page 7 of 9 Local Protection Indicate the level(s) of local protection currently afforded the project historic property or site and upload a copy of the local protection documents in the Support Materials section of this application. Local Protection Level(s). * Local Ordinance Design Review Annual Visitation What is the estimated or anticipated Annual Visitation for the project property or site? 16.D.6.b Packet Pg. 1054 Attachment: DHR SCG RR FY2018 Application (5575 : Structural stabilization and rehabilitation of the Roberts home at the Immokalee Pioneer 3. 4. 5. 15,000 What is the basis of these estimates? - (Maximum characters 200.) Visitation at Collier County museums is tracked daily. Roberts Ranch has averaged 7,140 guests per year over the last 10 years. With growth of our cattle drive event (200 head through town!), our goal is an annual visitation of 15,000 by 2021. Anticipated Economic Impact - (Maximum characters 1500.) Explain the direct economic impact this project will have on the surrounding community. Include any information regarding number of jobs it will provide, if known. The primary economy in Collier County is leisure tourism with 1.8 million visitors in 2016 responsible for $2 billion in direct and indirect spending and over 26,000 local jobs. At least 28% of these visitors seek outdoor recreation and sightseeing/cultural experiences during their visits. More directly within Immokalee, the primary industry is agriculture. The restoration and operation of Roberts Ranch as a heritage destination appeals to individuals broadly interested in cultural facilities and those speciﬁcally interested in the area's agricultural heritage. Overall, the success of Roberts Ranch will play an important role in the community's plans to strengthen economic growth in eco-heritage and agri-tourism. The Collier County tourism development council recently completed a study on how to better integrate the agri-tourism industry in which Roberts Ranch is participating. The strategic plan for Roberts Ranch also includes enhancement of the cultural landscape, which includes 98 existing fruiting trees and plants. This provides an opportunity to integrate more directly with a culinary accelerator project recently opened in Immokalee. The direct economic impact of this grant project will also increase spending at Immokalee area hotels, restaurants, and other businesses and will include compensation to professionals selected through qualiﬁcation and/or competitive bidding (e.g., architects, engineers, contractors, specialists). Beneﬁt to Minorities and the Disabled - (Maximum characters 1500.) Describe any direct beneﬁt the project will have on minority groups and/or the disabled. Include any alterations to the site that will make the site more accessible to the public. If project includes media content, describe accessibility methods to be used (e.g. voice over, closed captioning, etc.) There are multiple publics within the Immokalee community including descendants of American pioneers that relocated to south Florida in the 19th and 20th centuries. However, the majority of the current population are new pioneers, largely migrant workers and their families engaged in the agricultural economy. In 2010, 41% of the population was foreign born, largely Latino and Haitian. The high percentage of migrant workers account for 43% of Immokalee families below the poverty level. Minority children account for 65.8% and 58.9% of the K-12 population in Collier and Lee Counties, respectively. In Immokalee, 98% of the elementary school population is minority students. These demographics are an opportunity for Roberts Ranch to be a major partner in local education initiatives that impact minority populations. The site serves to contextualize the community in broader American history, the long history of diversity in the agricultural industry, and offers an opportunity to experience different career paths. A paid internship program with the local high school and technical college was launched in spring 2018, as well as free on site education programs that target the public school system. Roberts Ranch works with the local Chamber of Commerce to increase the site's appeal to diverse audiences, particularly through events. We also provide community context to alternate spring break and summer mission programs. This restoration project will also increase the ADA-compliance of the Roberts Ranch home by providing ramping and a modiﬁed entrance. Use of internal tempered glass partitions (funded separately) will create equivalent experiences regardless of visitor ability. Educational Beneﬁts and Public Awareness - (Maximum characters 1500.) Explain how the proposed project will educate the public on issues related to historic preservation, Florida history, and/or heritage preservation. A farming community since 1872, Immokalee has served as a conﬂuence of the cattle and citrus industries, and products from the Everglades. In 1914, the Roberts family moved into the ﬁrst local homestead ("Old Allen Place") and played a major role in the prosperity and development of the town. When Collier County was carved out of Lee County in 1923, Immokalee was the largest community. The road to Everglades City, the then-new County seat, was completed by Barron Collier before the Tamiami Trail. 16.D.6.b Packet Pg. 1055 Attachment: DHR SCG RR FY2018 Application (5575 : Structural stabilization and rehabilitation of the Roberts home at the Immokalee Pioneer 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Centrally located, the larger community of Immokalee grew out and around Roberts Ranch. At the site, residents and visitors have the opportunity to witness the ways of a pioneer ranch and compare similarities and differences to the agricultural industry of today. The pioneer tenacity that was essential to success on the Florida frontier, including building relationships with other pioneer families and the Seminole is highlighted in multilingual exhibits and the ranch itself. Collier County's investment in preserving and restoring Roberts Ranch serves as an important testament to the agricultural heritage of this area and its support of the Immokalee community. Over the next few years, interpretation at the site will be enhanced to increase the number of voices and histories told, including a more direct connection with the cattle and citrus industries of today. This also provides an opportunity to share more directly the importance of preservation in telling the story of the Florida frontier. H. Support Materials Page 8 of 9 Non-Proﬁt Status Substitute W-9 Form Documentation of Conﬁrmed Match Letters of Support Photographs Representative Image Architectural Drawings (for Development Projects only, if available) File Name File Size View (opens in new window) RR_ArchitecturalDrawings_SCG_FY19.pdf 187 [KB] View ﬁle (https://grantsblob.blob.core.windows.net/2020/Projects/4225/Application/Files/RR_ArchitecturalDrawings_SCG_FY19.pdf? sv=2016-05-31&sr=b&si=applicationFileAccessPolicy&sig=yDGPFc9yxlKc8tfP1aEgVwpOXr30X5t%2FDUqGZAFq2Cg%3D) Appraisal(s) and Purchase Documents (for Acquisition Projects only) Archaeological Supporting Documents (for Archaeological Research Projects only) Exhibit Supporting Documents (for Museum Exhibit Projects only) 16.D.6.b Packet Pg. 1056 Attachment: DHR SCG RR FY2018 Application (5575 : Structural stabilization and rehabilitation of the Roberts home at the Immokalee Pioneer 11. 12. 13. 14. 1. Documentation of Threat or Endangerment Local Protection File Name File Size View (opens in new window) RR_LocalProtection_SCG_FY19.pdf 635 [KB] View ﬁle (https://grantsblob.blob.core.windows.net/2020/Projects/4225/Application/Files/RR_LocalProtection_SCG_FY19.pdf? sv=2016-05- 31&sr=b&si=applicationFileAccessPolicy&sig=UF97Jy0wdbpyqG1rGlEeP%2FdK1cJ8YSoKkVTdBDhK7B0%3D) Owner Concurrence Letter Optional Materials I. Review and Submit Page 9 of 9 Review and Submit * I hereby certify that I am authorized to submit this application on behalf of Collier County Board of County Commissioners and that all information indicated is true and accurate. I acknowledge that my electronic signature below shall have the same legal effect as my written signature. I am aware that making a false statement or representation to the Department of State constitutes a third degree felony as provided for in s. 817.155, F.S., punishable as provided for by ss. 775.082, 775.083, and 775.084. Guidelines Certiﬁcation * I hereby certify that I have read and understand the guidelines and all application requirements for this grant program as outlined under section , Florida Statutes 267.0617 and 1A-39.001, Florida Administrative Code. Signature (Enter ﬁrst and last name) * 16.D.6.b Packet Pg. 1057 Attachment: DHR SCG RR FY2018 Application (5575 : Structural stabilization and rehabilitation of the Roberts home at the Immokalee Pioneer 16.D.6.cPacket Pg. 1058Attachment: stamped reso for agenda item (5575 : Structural stabilization and rehabilitation of the Roberts home at the Immokalee Pioneer 16.D.6.cPacket Pg. 1059Attachment: stamped reso for agenda item (5575 : Structural stabilization and rehabilitation of the Roberts home at the Immokalee Pioneer