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Agenda 05/24/2011 Item #16B25/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to approve the submittal of the attached Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant application to Collier County Housing, Human & Veteran Services (HHVS) seeking grant funding in the amount of $140,000 to support improvements to the pedestrian crosswalks in the Immokalee Central Business Districts. OBJECTIVE: To receive approval from the BCC acting as the CRA Board to submit a CDBG grant application to Collier County HHVS to fund improvements to the pedestrian crosswalks in the Immokalee Central Business District. CONSIDERATIONS: In response to numerous citizen and law enforcement requests, on April 20, 2011, the CRA Advisory Committee in Immokalee voted unanimously to recommend to the CRA Board the submittal of an application to HHVS. The scope of the application includes: 1. Perform Pedestrian/Traffic Study in order to ascertain optimal crosswalk locations and most effective pedestrian devices. 2. Retrofit six (6) crosswalks along South First Street with flashing crosswalk systems. 3. Retrofit the two (2) "mid- block" crosswalks along Main Street with similarly effective products that are on the "FDOT Approved Product List ". The CDBG grant was advertised on March 17th in the Immokalee Bulletin, the application was completed on April 14th and it was due to be submitted by April 15th. The timeline did not provide adequate time for the execution of the pre - approval process. FISCAL IMPACT: The total cost for the project is expected to be $190,000: $140,000 CDBG grant and $50,000 in - kind funds from Fund 186. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is legally sufficient for Board action, which requires majority vote for approval. The Board will have the opportunity to accept or reject the funds if approved. - JAK. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This grant opportunity furthers the programs and projects within budgetary and policy guidance for the CRA and BCC of Policy 4.2 of the Future Land Use Element of the Growth Management Plan which reads as follows: "The Immokalee Area Master Plan addresses conservation, future land use, population, recreation, transportation, housing, and the local economy. Major purposes of the Master Plan are coordination of land uses and transportation planning, redevelopment or renewal of blighted areas and the promotion of economic development." RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation to the BCC acting as the CRA to approve the submittal of the attached CDBG grant application to Collier County HHVS seeking grant funding in the amount of $140,000 to support improvements to the pedestrian crosswalks in the Immokalee Central Business District. PREPARED BY: Penny Phillippi, Executive Director, Immokalee CRA Attachment: 1) CDBG application. Packet Page -976- COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.6.2. 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. Item Summary: Recommendation to the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to approve the after - the -fact submittal of the attached Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant application to Collier County Housing, Human & Veteran Services (HHVS) seeking grant funding in the amount of $140,000 to support improvements to the pedestrian crosswalks in the Immokalee Central Business District. Meeting Date: 5/24/2011 Prepared By Name: PhillippiPenny Title: Executive Director, Immokalee CRA, 4/29/2011 1:33:10 PM Submitted by Title: Executive Director, Immokalee CRA, Name: PhillippiPenny 4/29/2011 1:33:12 PM Approved By Name: WilliamsSteven Title: Assistant County Attomey,County Attorney Date: 5/16/2011 10:37:24 AM Name: Joshua Thomas Title: Grants Support Specialist, Date: 5/17/2011 8:03:29 AM Name: WilliamsSteven Title: Assistant County Attorney,County Attorney Date: 5/17/2011 9:33:24 AM Packet Page -977- Name: KlatzkowJeff Title: County Attorney, Date: 5/17/2011 11:19:08 AM Name: IsacksonMark 5/24/2011 Item 16.13.2. Title: Director -Corp Financial and Mgmt Svs,CMO Date: 5/17/2011 6:15:48 PM Name: IsacksonMark Title: Director -Corp Financial and Mgmt Svs,CMO Date: 5/18/2011 8:26:03 AM Packet Page -978- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. Housing, Human andtJ Veteran,�Sery ices Receipt of Application for Funding Project Grant Year 2011 -2012 CDBGIHOMEIESG Name of Agency: ao - ct-A, .� f � ,e Address: ,S t�\ qz�� Q c Contact Person: aVaL Elk l k a LC Email Address: Date Application Received: Lk lS Time Application Received: J The above agency has applied to Collier County for project funding for the upcoming grant year. The application is pending staff review and final approval by the BCC. Agency Repr enta , oPRowruwi7► J, HHVS cyt R ce i Application Packet Page -979- 0 A 03 `'6 4N OEYC�O 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. Immokalee Bulletin March 17, 2011 v ; a c. py p E, our reds in any of these newspapers for as lift #e as 8 each lie 0' Clewiston hews 0 Glades County Democrat ® Immokalee Bulletin ® The Sun A(1710E Independent Newspapers will never accept any ad- vertisement that is Illegal or considered fraudulent. 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Past your ads in our papers for as We as $8 eoih www.nnnap.com dick on classifieds E ublic Notice Plublic Nb i�o t r t Hotdce HUD FY2011 -2012 HUD ElOwnent Apportion tgtle Elio he Vier county Housing. Hunan & lkteran Services Deoa Fyne, t MW VUaa m moral WMA; to W gn "M Nnemg nem F7 2B10-2D21). lier' Canty to neor�ve Fbusing and Uloan oewelopmerit (HUD mnudty � t Bodo Grant (CDBU7 Nods HOME' i tn -hits Program (W .) WdU and lEmergency sxHe Granr(ECGj (- apptcation per)od ," tiegn on Friday karch 18, 2011 and wi conin- through 2 p.m. Frld. A rill 15, 2011.47�e appimtbns arc avapatrle on HHVS wehslte at .Www.callermw.nrt, rlw NFNS raaln nano a,ak ana paper copes a e app Dian m,Y also be abfairKd ai air of(xes at 3339 Tamlaml TraB Srdbe 2ll, H�dples, H.34112. AdmWUaed by tie U.S.`Depe inert of Hmusirg and Urban Development ob O the federal program Funds prajech that meet one or more of three -Benefits lour and", derate -iroorre persons or houseloW •Aids o the Prev or etinreatim of stuns a bight •Meets a recent con w*y need having a parttaiar urgency because exKt- ing conditions pose a serious and tmnailate threat W heakh er werare The ogowl' eDBG type or projecWprogramsvein be considered: o Ecatomdc Devtlapmmt M o fimldng Proryams I o public Facilities & Infrastmdue ; 3 -BR & 2 BR 3S Construction Rm. i Sound HUD HOME program type of projecWprograns w31 be cons(dered: Tenant Based Renal Assistance community Houshg DewelopmentOrg nUtlon (CHDO) he aneroency sheaer Grant (EsG) program type or projects(prorFams be wnodered: Homeless Shelter operations rgarimtons seeking Infonrabon or technical assistance %= phcaBon process_may w rtetlHre H_HYS Cants section, 1pt/Twnhs. Free Trash sic kup, Free Lawn Ser- Earn some extra cash. rice. Pets Allowed w/ Sell your used items )eposlt Walk to Store. in the classifieds NEW Management "m Privately 0we1 :all (239)867 -426 Packet Page - 980 - " I: t- or`rriCare4iSticHtlt 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. 1* Huivmn an Veteran, Services Collier County Housing, Human & Veteran Services Request for Proposals COMMUNITY D r O :, BLOCKGRANT a:: HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) r COLLIER COUNTY HOUSING., HUMAN & VETERAN SERVICES 3339 Tamiami Trail East Suite 211 Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 1 Packet Page -981- p'4 9G ? 1 OGRR�H �� bQ�� ECIM� N6 oPPBRTUNI'TY Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 1 Packet Page -981- Collier County Request for Proposal Entitlement Funds I. INTRODUCTION 5/24/2011 Item 16.13.2. Collier County is soliciting proposals from organizations for projects to be funded under its FY 2011 -2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership (HOME) & Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) programs. The CDBG, HOME & ESG programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Through these programs, HUD provides entitlement funds to the County to fund a variety of projects which aid in the development of viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, primarily for persons of low and moderate income. **PLEASE NOTE*-** AT THIS TIME COLLIER COUNTY HAS NOT RECEIVED ITS FUNDING LEVEL FROM THEIR GRANTOR AGENCY (HUD) AND DUE TO THE UNCERTAINTY OF THE FUNDING LEVELS PLEASE CONSIDER SCALEABLE PROJECTS WITH DIFFERENT ACHIEVABLE FUNDING LEVELS. II. APPLICATION INFOR117ATION General Instructions For funding consideration, all projects must meet the general eligibility requirements listed below. 1. Organizations must be located in Collier County or provide services within Collier County. 2. Organizations must be public organizations, a private for profit, non - profit organization or one with an IRS 501 (C) 3 designation. In addition, proposed CDBG projects must meet one of the three CDBG National Objectives; 1. Low Mod Income • Area Benefit • Limited Clientele • Housing • Jobs 2. Slum & Blight j • Area basis • Spot Basis • Urban renewal 3. Urgent Need Collier County HHVS Grant Application 1Y2011 -2012 2 i Packet Page -982- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. CDBG Eligible Activities requested: o Acquisition, Disposition, Clearance, Relocation o Economic Development o Housing o Public.Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements o Public Service Activities Also, proposed HOME projects must meet one of the four HOME National Objectives: HOME National Objectives: 1. Provide decent affordable housing to lower income households 2. Expand capacity to nonprofit housing providers 3. Strengthen the ability of state and local governments to provide housing 4. Leverage private - sector participation HOME* Eligible Activities requested: o Energy Efficiency Upgrades o Home Owner Rehabilitation o Home Buyer Education or Downpayment Activities o Rental Housing Renovation o Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) o Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) -Operating* o Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO)- Set - Aside* *Please note -HOME projects require a 25% match which MUST be provided by the recipient from non- federal funds. *CHDO`s must be certified at time of application ESG* Eligible Activities requested: o Renovation /Rehabilitation or Conversion of Shelter Facilities o Social Services o Operating costs o Homeless Prevention o Grant Administration *Please note only a Homeless Shelter may apply *Each local government grantee, other than a territory, must match dollar- for - dollar the ESG funding provided by HUD with funds from other public or private sources. A grantee may comply with this requirement by providing matching funds itself or through matching funds or voluntary efforts provided by any recipient or project sponsor. *Matching funds must be provided after the date of the grant award to the grantee. Funds used to match a previous ESG grant may not be used to match a subsequent grant award. Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 3 Packet Page -983- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. Agencies and organizations responding to this Request for Proposal (RFP) must complete the attached funding application. aa, t •' t., Collier County Housing., Human & Veteran Services Department 3339 Tamiami Frail East Suite 211 Naples,. FL 34112 APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 2:00 P.M. Friday April 15, 2011 The application must be typed (not handwritten). Use a binder clip to secure your application package (do not bind the application). Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the published deadline will not be considered. Once submitted, no proposal shall be amended, unless the amendment has been requested by the County. The County reserves the right to contact the applicant if additional information is required. Applicants requiring information regarding the regulations governing the CDBG, HOME & ESG programs, technical assistance with this application or other help should contact the Collier County Housing, Human & Veteran Services Department at 239 - 252 -4663. This application package is also available on Collier County website at http://www.2qLiier&ov.net Collier County HIIVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 4 Packet Page -984- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. III. GENE' RAII REQUIREMENTS A. Operating Agreement Non - profit agencies and organizations approved for funding will be required to sign an agreement with the County in order to insure compliance with CDBG, HOME & ESG grant programs. Funds may not be obligated until the agreement is accepted and signed by all parties. B. Indemnification Non - profit agencies and organizations approved for funding must agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County, its officers, agents and employees from and against all liability, claims, demands, damages, losses and expenses, including attorneys' fees, original and on appeal, arising out of, or related in any way to the performance of the agreement. C. insurance Agencies and organizations approved for funding will be required to obtain insurance coverage, which shall contain a provision, which forbids any cancellation, changes or material alterations without prior notice to the County at least thirty (30) days in advance. The insurance coverage shall be evidenced by an original certificate of insurance provided to the County prior to the execution of the agreement. The required insurance will be specified in the written agreement. D. Program Monitoring Applicants approved for funding will be required to maintain documentation of project implementation and submit required information necessary to monitor program accountability and progress in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. Monitoring will include, at a minimum, monthly monitoring reports, on -site monitoring and compliance reports and records as specified in the contractual agreement. E. Notification Ail applicants will be notified in May 2011 of funding ranking and awarding. Receipt of an award letter is not a guarantee of funding. Please be aware that past funding does not guarantee future funding or funding at the same level as previous awards. IV. PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS Applicants are encouraged to develop a program that has a substantial and comprehensive effect on the needs and conditions identified in their application(s). The following factors must be taken into consideration before preparing an application and should be clearly demonstrated in the application. 1. The proposed project will produce a substantial impact for the community within a reasonable period of time that will have a long -term effect and not rely on future federal funding to implement or maintain the activity, program or service. 2 The proposed project leverages funds other than CDBG /HOME /ESG programs. The proposed project is economically feasible and implementation will occur in Fiscal Year October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012. The project will be completed in a timely and cost- effective manner. The project has sufficient funds identified and /or allocated to complete the project. COIIier CountyHHn7S Grant Application FY2011 -2o12 5 Packet Page -985- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. 3. The proposed activity complies with one of HUD's national objectives and one of the County's Consolidated Plan goals. (see Application Information, General Instructions) In addition, the application and proposed activity are consistent with the County's Growth Management Plan and /or adopted neighborhood master plan. 4. The proposed activity or service will complement and not duplicate planned or existing activities or services. 5. The proposed activity does not require displacement of individuals or produce any adverse effects to the community or environment. (as applicable) 6. Applicant has the administrative capacity and experience to plan and implement the proposed activity or service. 7. Applicants that are faith based or religious organizations agree to follow the guidelines established in the accompanying "Acknowledgement of Religious Organization Requirements" form by fully executing and including the document with this application. 8. Applicant has the financial capacity to continue operations until pay requests are processed by the Clerk of Court. V. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS Proposals for the FY2011 -2012 CDBG /HOME /ESG programs will be evaluated, scored and ranked based on the following criteria and point system. Collier County Housing, Human & Veteran Services Department utilizes evaluation forms with a set of specific criteria to evaluate all requests for competitive grant funding. In addition to the determination of eligibility per HUD regulations, the evaluation form includes the categories as listed below. All armlications for grant fundine will be scored and ranked based unon the followine criteria: CRITERIA MAXIMUM POINTS Demonstrated Need 10 Proposed Outcomes 20 Readiness to Implement 20 Organizational Capacity 30 Financial Management 30 Evaluative Measures 5 Application Completeness 5 TOTAL 120 EVALUATION CRITERIA A. Description of Categories 1. Demonstrated Need: (Maximum Combined Points: "10 ") The category will be evaluated in terms of the documentation and justification of the need for the activity. • Has articulated a rationale for the project related to the project's purpose(s). The applicant should explain how the project will address the stated national objectives • Has determined the demand for the project. This may include a market analysis of the target population and /or community (ies) Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 6 Packet Page -986- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. 2. Proposed Outcomes: (Maximum Points: "20 ") The category will be evaluated in terms of the goals, objectives and activities planned to complete the activity, the numbers served versus the cost and the sustainability of the activity. • Project Goals and Objectives respond to identified problems, needs, and community demand as determined by the applicant • Project Goals, Objectives and Activities should be achievable, measurable, time - limited, and clearly stated • Project Goals, Objectives and Activities evidence the project's value and facilitate the applicant's organizational goals and objectives • Work Plan clearly constructed and complete; to provide a clear understanding as to how the project will be implemented • Has demonstrated an understanding of the obstacles that may be encountered in developing and implementing the project, and describes, in detail, the approaches that will be employed to overcome such obstacles 3. Readiness to Implement: (Maximum Points: "20 ") The category will be evaluated on the basis on the ability to commence the project and expend funds within the program year. • Has listed tasks in a logical order that demonstrate a feasible work plan • Has identified staff, board members, partners responsible for implementation • Has available resources needed to implement proposed activity • Has demonstrated ability to complete projects or tasks in a timely manner 4. Organizational Capacity: (Maximum Points: "30 ") The category will be evaluated on the basis on the experience of the applicant, and experience in undertaking projects of similar complexity as the one for which funds are being requested. • Demonstrates capability, experience, and knowledge (i.e. managerial and technical) to implement the project • Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and there is documentation that each member understands and accepts its role • Identifies and describes contributions of key project personnel, including the specific respective roles, time commitment., contributions, services provided and memorandums of agreement may be provided • Demonstrates success from past performance with grant funding • Commitment to the project by participating institutions, professional staff or other key institutions or individuals • Anticipated cost participation including direct funding, in -kind and staffing support after federal funding ends • Evidence of long -term commitment /project "buy in" at high levels and community support 5. Financial Management: (Maximum Points: "30 ") The category will be evaluated by the applicant's ability to demonstrate their plans to sustain the project; utilize funds and manage them appropriately and leverage sources of funds. ® Costs of implementing the work plan are congruent with the proposed budget Collier County FIWS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 7 Packet Page -987- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. e Budget reflects an understanding of the required costs to implement and maintain the project * Need for equipment, supplies, contractual services, and other budget items are well justified in terms of the project goal(s), objectives, and proposed activities a Outlines a realistic plan for sustainability after government support ends Documents ability to secure other sources of funding a Demonstrates an established accounting system o Demonstrates the financial ability to fund the project until reimbursement 6. Evaluative Measures: ( "5" Points) The category will be evaluated on the applicant's ability to collect data to measure the outcomes of the activities and the project as a whole. • Provides a clear evaluation plan with performance measurements • Demonstrates long term support of project • Demonstrates how outcome measures will meet national or program objectives • Evaluation plan demonstrates "value- added" or "community value" to Collier County 7. Application Completeness: (Maximum Points: "5 ") The category will be evaluated on the applicant's thoroughness and completeness. Applications that have not been signed by the appropriate person or handed in on deadline will not be considered. • Application is signed • Application received by deadline • All necessary exhibits are attached • All questions have been answered Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 8 Packet Page -988- 5/24/2011 Item 16.B.2. r Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) alirouxt' Downtown Immokalee Crosswalk Improvements trnrr�r:;;oi�:� COLLIER COUNTY FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 HHVS GRANT APPLICATIONS COVER CHECKLIST Please place this checklist on top of your application. Submit the following pages in the order outlined below plus required exhibits and any attachments. APPLICATION CHECKLIST Applicant /Organization Information - ® Project Information ® Project Description ® Map ® Demonstrated Need /Project Outcomes ® Scope of Services Readiness to Implement ® Proposed Project Timetable Experience & Capacity ® Evaluative Measures Budget /Financial Feasibility N Budget ® Exhibits ( #1 -13) ® 1. 501(c) (3) IRS Tax Exemption Letter ® 2. Articles of incorporation 3. By -Laws ® 4. Organizational Chart ® 5. List of Board of Directors ® 6. Resumes, Pay Scales with Job Descriptions ® 7. State of Florida Certificate of Good Standing ® 8. Board Resolution authorizing submittal of grant application ® 9. Most recent financial statement ® 10. Acknowledgement of Religious Organization Requirements (attached) 11. Debarment letter (attached) ® 12. Match /Leverage Award Letters /Evidence of f=und Availability Z 13. Procurement Policy (if applicable) Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 9 Packet Page -989- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. COLLIER COUNTY HOUSING, HUMAN & VETERAN SERVICES GRANT APPLICATION Imo_ APPLICANT INFORMATION Organization Name: Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency ICRA) - Immokalee Organization Mailing Address: Physical Address if different: Phone: Fax: Contact Person /Title: Contact Email Address: Phone: Federal Tax ID #: DUNS #: CCSR #: 310 Alachua Street Immokalee, FL 34142 same 239.252.5549 239.252.6455 Bradley Muckel, Proiect Manager BradleyMuckel @CoHiereov.net 239.252.5549 59- 6000558 076997790 N/A 1. Is your organization a private non- profit with 501(c) (3) status? Yes_ No _X_ Years in Operation: 2. If your organization or agency faith based? Yes No X Identify national or state affiliation and provide your mission statement. Please state the primary activities currently provided by your organization. All faith -based organizations must complete and attach Acknowledgement of Religious Organization Requirements. (Exhibit 10) The Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency is a public entity created by Collier County pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes in March of 2000 to alleviate slum and blight in two separate Redevelopment Areas within Collier County: The Bayshore Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Area and the Immokalee Redevelopment Area. Mission Statement: "Those of us who live and work in Immokalee envision a great future for our town. We see new business and job opportunities in international trade and distribution, agri- business, ecotourism, recreation and entertainment, and the construction industry. We see Immokalee as an attractive, clean community with affordable workforce housing, neighborhood parks, and outstanding schools — a place where people walk and bicycle to do their errands, and where parents are returning to classrooms to finish their education and master new job skills. Main Street will have a Latin flavor -- plazas, outdoor cafes, shops, and entertainment — attracting both the local community and the tourists who come to explore our unique ecology or gamble at the Casino." Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 10 Packet Page -990- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. This mission drives the goals of the Collier County (Immokalee) CRA which are economic development, housing, infrastructure, natural resources, land use and urban design, and inter -local and intergovernmental coordination. The Draft Immokalee Area Master Plan defines these goals. "The first goal makes economic development a priority, and the objectives and policies set forth specific ways to promote and diversify the local economy and create a positive business climate. As this is a major focus for the community, there are five objectives that deal with the issue. The second goal and its objective and policies deal with housing. Mobile homes have historically provided a significant percentage of the housing in Immokalee, and have provided affordable homes. Adequate housing for farmworkers must continue to be addressed. Gap housing or "market- rate" housing, which provides housing for middle -class families, has been historically underrepresented in the Immokalee market. Affordable and workforce housing will continue to be needed in the community. The third goal and set of objectives address infrastructure and public services. Parks and recreational opportunities to serve the young families in Immokalee are the first public infrastructure item discussed. Transportation is a major component of any community's public infrastructure needs, and while county -wide issues are still dealt with in the county Transportation Element, this portion addresses Immokalee's local roads and needed public safety improvements to protect pedestrians and bicyclists. other important public services include stormwater management and solid waste, which are addressed as well. The fourth goal and related objective deals with natural resource protection and how to promote eco- tourism within Immokalee. While the Conservation and Coastal Management Element still applies, significant natural resources within the Immokalee Urban Area and ecotourism opportunities are addressed here. Land use is an integral component of any master plan, and the fifth goal and its objective and policies deal with this issue. Mixed -use, pedestrian- scaled development is important, as is allowing development in appropriate locations, at densities and intensities that will attract new development. Urban form and design are addressed in the sixth goal. These objectives and policies are generally concerned with how to create a theme or brand for Immokalee, provide safe multi -modal transportation, and develop site design and development standards appropriate for Immokalee, rather than continuing to apply standards developed for coastal Collier. The seventh and last goal, objective, and related policies are concerned with inter -local and intergovernmental coordination, to address current service issues and to continue collaboration with appropriate organizations in the future." Draft 1AMP2009 Collier County i-nm Grant Application FY2011 -2012 11 Packet Page -991- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. 3. List recent agency accomplishments. Economic Development Attract New and Retain Existing Business Economic development remained the top priority for the Immokalee CRA staff during 2010. To this end, series of activities to further this priority have been implemented to enhance Immokalee's opportunity to develop new businesses and maintain existing business. Meeting with entrepreneurs who wish to open a business in Immokalee is an on -going activity at the CRA. CRA staff met with 24 separate entities who wanted to open a new business in Immokalee during 2010. A total of 61 new and existing business received CRA technical assistance. Many were small businesses, some wishing to expand and others were entrepreneurs attempting to open a business. One of the economic development policies in the Master Plan calls upon the Immokalee CRA to provide technical assistance to new or expanding businesses in the Urban Area. The CRA established a learning laboratory for entrepreneurial enterprises in Immokalee with the assistance of grant fielding from Housing, Human and Veteran Services' Community Development Grant Program (CDBG). These funds, added to CRA funds will allow the pilot Immokalee Business Development Center (IBDC) programs to have operating capital for three years. Another IAMP objective under Economic Development is to provide financial incentives _ to businesses in Immokalee. To this end, CRA implemented the Commercial Facade Grant Program. To date, fifteen fagade grants have been awarded to local businesses for a total of just over $200,000. The program has picked up momentum as businesses begin to see increased business by making their store fronts more attractive. The CRA facilitated direct procedural and technical State Enterprise Zone (EZone) Program assistance to 61 new and existing businesses in our EZone, some of which include: Ag- Tronix Roma in Havana Restaurant AutoZone Stores Little Caesars Pizza Dunkin Donuts Stevie Tomatoes Sports Pub Milagro Community Properties Goddard Composite Roofing Gonzalez Flea MarketEmpowerment Alliance of SWFL Florida Non -Profit Services DLR Consulting Group American Discount Pharmacy Family Dollar Stores CVS Pharmacy Collier County HHVS Grant Application F'Y2011 -2012 12 Packet Page -992- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. Walgreens Florida Specialties Habitat for Humanity Cheney Landscaping Services Lennar Homes One hundred eighty one (181) new jobs were created and $92,5x5 in Tax Incentives was awarded to businesses within the EZone. Hurricane Wilma destroyed four large structures at the Immokalee State Farmer's Market and essentially froze that source of agribusiness in Immokalee and the surrounding area for the past six years. The total loss in local revenue was estimated at a half million dollars per year. At long last, the Florida Department of Agriculture has been awarded Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds to replace the structures. During December 2010, the state awarded the contract for the construction to begin. klorida Rural Broadband Alliance The Florida Heartland Rural Economic Development Initiative (FHREDI) and Opportunity Florida received a grant under the new company Florida Rural Broadband Alliance (FRBA) which encompassed 23.7 million dollars and over xo million in in -kind received from the counties and cities. Florida Rural Broadband Alliance, LLC (FABRA) has been formed to implement the grant. The Immokalee CRA Director was appointed to the Board of Directors of FRBA by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners. Birgit Pauli -Haack was appointed as the Executive Director's designee. The purpose of the grant is to provide cost- effective broadband. infrastructure and high capacity to 15 counties located in northwest and heartland Florida who are currently without service or underserved, to advance economic opportunity, and serve anchor institutions and Last Mile providers. The grant was awarded August 2010 and should be completed in 2ox3. The communities to be served are within; Calhoun, Collier (Immokalee), Desoto, Franklin, Gadsden, Glades, Gulf, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, and Holmes County. Marketing and Branding The Marketing Department, made up of private sector vendors, has been actively and aggressively promoting Immokalee as a regional commercial and trade hub for businesses seeking to locate or expand into Southwest Florida. Via a short and long range concerted plan, a fresh new marketing array was launched. While it incorporated traditional media vehicles, it placed heavy emphasis on the new social media tools. The trademark used as part of Immokalee's "branding" process was very successful and very well received by the community. It has appeared on the social media sites, banners, kiosks, labeling, and on vegetable packaging leaving Immokalee. Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 13 Packet Page -993- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. Public Service Announcements and articles about the new and existing businesses in Immokalee were blitzed in local and state newspapers. Ads were placed in the Florida Trend Magazine in September and in November. The CPA received many inquiry calls due to these marketing efforts. The collateral brochure was developed to inform potential businesses about Federal, State, County and CRA incentives available to a business opening in Immokalee; commercial land for lease or for sale in and around the Urban Area; and provide an image of the flavor and potential of the community was highly utilized by the CRA, the Chamber of Commerce and the Airport Authority. This piece served to market Immokalee and helped to increase the number of businesses taking advantage of the various incentives. An Immokalee Today ENewsletter was launched during the current marketing year as well. This News Letter is issued on a weekly basis and keeps the public informed on the activities of the Immokalee CRA and Iocal businesses. The ENewsletter proved to be widely viewed and proved to be helpful in documenting the utilization of the CRA Web site, v+,,v .immokaleetoday.com. The CRA team remains active on the CRA Facebook and Twitter accounts L^ �-,, °.facebook.com /immokaleeTodav and htM:JJtmitter.com/1MMtodav); continues to display banners and kiosks at public functions; provide presentations to civic organizations, business; and continues to seek opportunities to market Immokalee's valuable assets. The Immokalee CRA visited Tallahassee during the Legislative Session of 2010. Legislators were informed about the plans for Immokalee as well as efforts to attract enterprise to the area. The collateral brochure and the Annual Report were provided to Legislators. The Immokalee CRA Executive Director joined the Board of Directors of the Florida Export Finance Corporation Infrastructure Improvements Major Roadway Projects A long term goal in Immokalee has been to provide adequate and efficient public infrastructure and facilities for the Immokalee Urban Area. Several significant steps have been made toward achieving this goal. The CRA Advisory Committee has created a Transportation Sub - Committee to continue to work with Commissioner Coletta and community members to support the loop road and to guide the process as well. The CRA continues to request funds for crosswalks, sidewalks, curbs and gutters Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 14 Packet Page -994- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. Stormwater and Drainage The Immokalee CRA revisited the Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan that had been commissioned by SFWMD, Big Cypress Basin on behalf of Collier County. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners accepted the Stormwater Master Plan when it was presented as a partnership between the CRA and the Collier County Stormwater Department during 2009. Each of the partnership entities committed $200,000 of their 2010 budget toward getting the projects listed in the Master Plan "shovel ready ". The Immolalee CRA was awarded $3.5 million in Disaster Recovery Incentive (DRI) funds from the Housing, Human and Veteran Services Department for Phase I of the project. The land at the corner of 9th and Eustis Streets ( :x.25 acres) has been purchased for Phase 1 of the Master Plan implementation. By the end of December 2 oio, the consultants CDM will deliver l00% Drawings (for Boston Ave) to FDOT and CC Transportation; 6o% Drawings for the entire project and will submit ERP and ACOE Permit Applications. Construction is scheduled to begin July 2011. Phase I of the Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan will address the storm water issues for the downtown commercial area as well as the majority of the south side of Immokalee. The graphics on the following page depict the Stormwater improvements to be constructed and the stormwater pond to be constructed. The CRA continues to seek grants from the South Florida Water Management District, USDA and CDBG to complete the project. During 2010, the Immokalee Beautification Munidpal Service Taxing Unit 1VISTU) and the CRA finalized the partnership and the Ordinance that expands the MSTU boundaries to include the entire CRA boundary, and to include streets, sidewalks, drainage, light and beautification in order to use the fiends of both the CRA and the MSTU to meet those needs. The two entities have collaborated to provide new street banners with the Immokalee Trademark and to place Christmas decorations on the light poles. Improve and Maintain Local Streets Toward this end, the CRA has concentrated on the storm water aspect. Once storm water is addressed, flooding will not be an issue and the CRA can concentrate efforts toward bringing streets up to current development standards. Public workshops continue to be held toward gaining community input on local streets, storm water and other infrastructure issues. CRA staff continues to represent Immokalee needs to transportation committees. Collier County BMrS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 15 Packet Page -995- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. Land Use /Urban Form and Design Many times the Master Plan documents the goal of a consistent cohesive land design for Immokalee. CRA staff has worked diligently to deliver that design. The history and status of the Immokalee Area Master Plan (IAMP) is described in the Background Section at the beginning of this report. Transportation Plan December 2010, the CRA Advisory Committee anticipates the receipt of the transportation plan from Tindell Oliver which will include modeling of the major arteries, street needs within the community and a proposal for a transportation exception area study. Capital Improvements Plan The name of this document will be changed to "CRA Project Priority List" and will be the final piece to be delivered when the IAMP receives final approval early in 2011. The projects will be taken as requests for funding to the BCC during annual budget development cycles. Immokalee Design Standards Land Development Regulations Working with the Collier County Planning Commission, consultants, RWA, Inc., and Robert Mulhere, the Immokalee developed an interim land development code (LDC) process that will help to promote and support development and redevelopment initiatives in the Immokalee area. On May 20, 2010, the BCC adopted the Interim LDC to facilitate development until new land development codes are in place. The newly drafted Immokalee specific LDCs were reviewed by the CRA Advisory Committee during the December 2010 regular monthly meeting. It is anticipated that the final LDCs will be approved by the third quarter of 2011. Public Realm/Town Design On June 11, 2010, the Immokalee CRA won the 2010 Award of Merit for a Public Study for the Public Realm and Town Design with Form Based Guidelines from the Florida Planning and Zoning Association at the 58t Annual Conference in Sarasota, Fl. These documents define the vision of Immokalee in the 21st Century. The Public Realm /Town Design includes two plazas, an intermediate and long -range conceptual design plan for the landscaping on Main Street, a design for the downtown commercial district and form based guidelines to aid in the development of Land Development Codes. The CRA acquired the land for the plaza with TIF funds at the corner of 9th and Main Streets and is proceeding with the creation of the first plaza. The parcels at 1st and Main Streets have been submitted to the Trust for Public Lands for purchase until the CRA can garner funds to acquire the properties. These plazas will create the gateways into the downtown district. Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 16 Packet Page -996- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. Intergovernmental Coordination Improve Range of Human Services This particular goal asks for governmental services to be provided in Immokalee. During 2oio, although not through the efforts of the CRA Director but rather an Advisory Committee member, Building Permits are accepted in Immokalee every Tuesday. Coordination with County and Regulatory Agencies Many intergovernmental coordination partnerships were forged during 2010. These partnerships include the Airport Authority, the County Manager's Office (and Departments under his supervision), the Clerk of Courts (Finance Department), MSTU, Celebration of Cultures, nonprofit organizations, private citizens and civic organizations, Florida Department of Agriculture, FHREDI, and local businesses. CRA Annual Operational Plan Annually the Immokalee CRA conducts a workshop to develop an operational plan to establish community priorities and to set actions in order to achieve CRA goals. This plan will guide staff for the coming year and ensure that the CRA continues its efforts toward achieving the vision for Immokalee. The annual operational plan workshop was conducted on November 18, 2010. The participants included the Immokalee CRA Advisory Committee, CRA staff and RWA, Inc. consultants. The first portion of the workshop included a discussion of the prior year's achievements. The CRA has made significant progress in achieving many of the identified tasks outlined in the 20x0 Operational Plan which is a testament to the CRA Advisory Committee and the hard work from staff and competent management by the CRA Director. A summary list of 2010 accomplishments is included below to highlight major milestones. 2010 Achievements ✓ Marketing ✓ IAMP Transmittal ✓ Planning /Branding Awards ✓ Fagade Grants ✓ Partnerships ✓ $24M High Speed Internet Grant ✓ Stormwater Master Plan Implementation ✓ CulturaI Celebrations ✓ Street Banners ✓ Ninth Street Plaza Collier County HHVS Grant AppIkation FY2011 -2012 17 Packet Page -997- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. The second portion of the workshop included a review of a preliminary list of objectives for the coming year; and an opportunity for committee members to prioritize the list of objectives. The master list of the top priorities was created from this activity and is listed below. 2011 Priorities ✓ Crosswalks ✓ Pedestrian and bicycle facility improvements ✓ Outreach to local businesses w /public presentations ✓ Business Development Center ✓ Stormwater Mitigation Bank ✓ Stormwater Master Plan Implementation Adoption of IAMP and LDR's ✓ Implementation of Public Realm Plan ✓ 9th Street Park /Plaza ✓ ist Street Plaza ✓ Main Street "Market Place" ✓ Establishment of marketing targets ✓ Continued lobbying with County DOT, and the MPO. The over arching goal is firmly established as Economic Development to be accomplished: • Via Marketing Via Infrastructure Development • Via Business Incubation • Via Land Use Initiatives • Via Intergovernmental Coordination For the final portion of the meeting, the committee members broke into smaller groups to discuss the top priorities and develop "action items" for each priority. Agency organizational Information: 4. Agency has annual board orientation & training policy? N/A Yes -__— No 5. Agency has written personnel, fiscal /procurement & implemented policy ?* Yes X— No (Collier County Policy) *Housing, Human & Veteran Services will review item 5 upon award. 6. Agency has a written operating procedures manual? Yes X_ No X- * Housing, Human & Veteran Services will review item 6 upon award. 7. Agency agrees to participate in the Continuum of Care Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) process? N/A Yes No Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 18 Packet Page -998- Agency agrees to the Data Quality Standard of HMIS? 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. Yes X_ No 8. If currently funded by HHVS, has the agency submitted monthly reports and met its contractual requirements in a timely manner? (Check One) X Submitted all reports and met all performance objectives. ❑ Submitted most of the required reports on time and met some performance objectives. El Submitted less than half of the required reports on time; have had project delays or unresolved monitoring findings. Agency Financial Information Agency maintains the following records: 9. Cash Receipts Journal Yes X_ No 10. Cash Disbursements Journal Yes X No 11. General Ledger Yes X_ No 12. Charts of Accounts Yes X No__ 13. Payroll Journal and Individual Payroll Records Yes X No 14. Individual Personnel Files Yes X— No 15. Written Procurement Procedures Yes X No 16. Capitallnventory Yes X_ No 17. Written Travel Policy Yes X_ No 18. Property Control Policy and Records Yes X_ No 19. Has the agency submitted a prior year external audit and resolved any audit findings? ❑ Submitted required audits and resolved findings, if any. ❑ Submitted an audit but has unresolved audit findings. N/A Has not submitted an audit. Audit for will be available ❑ Agrees to submit audits every year during contract. Collier County H VS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 19 E Packet Page -999- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. I (Person authar zxd to sigh contract tapproved To the best of my knowledge and belief, data in this proposal is true and correct. I have been duly authorized to apply for this funding on behalf of this agency. I understand that this grant funding is conditioned upon compliance with federal CDBG /HOME /ESG regulations and/ or state regulations. I agree to provide all HMIS information as required and in the format and collected each time a person uses provider's services. I grant Collier County access, with notice, to review agency records, make site visits), and make other inquiries related to this application. (Name /Signature: (Please Print) Title: Executive Director, Collier County Com Date Signed: ,'i A f ' Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 20 Packet Page -1000- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. Select Category and funding source for this application CDBG FINDING Acquisition, Disposition, Clearance, Relocation ❑ Acquisition, Disposition of Real Property ❑ Clearance & Demolition ❑ Cleanup of Contaminated Sites ❑ Relocation Economic Development - Check the activity to be undertaken: ❑ Job Creation for low income persons ❑ Micro - Enterprise Assistance Housing Programs- Check the activity to be undertaken: ❑ Rehabilitation of Multi Family or Single Family Units ❑ Infrastructure /Site Improvements ❑ Homebuyer Education /Credit Counseling Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements- Check the activity to be undertaken: ® Construction of Public Facilities & Improvements Public Service Activities - Check the activity to be undertaken: ❑ Public Service (General) ❑ Public Service for Veterans /Seniors HOME FUNDING- HOME PROJECTS REQUIREA 25% MATCH. Energy Efficiency - Check the activity to be undertaken: ❑ Energy Efficiency Improvements for Affordable Housing Units or Public Facilities Homeowner /Homebuyer Activities ❑ Homeowner Rehabilitation ❑ Down Payment Assistance Tenant Based Rental Assistance -Check activity to be undertaken ❑ TBRA Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) -Check activity to be undertaken ❑ CHDO- Operating ❑ CHDO -Set -Aside ESG FUNDING Emergency Shelter Grant -Check activity to be undertaken ❑ Homeless Shelter Operations Collier County HHVS Grant Application M011 -2012 21 Packet Page -1001- P OJE DE5C TION 5/24/2011 Item 16.13.2. Project Name: Downtown Immokalee Crosswalk Improvements Type of Funding Requested: CDBG X HOME ESG Amount of Funding Requested: $140,000 Total Project Cost: $190,000 Provide a brief summary of the proposed activity. Include map if site specific. Located in the unincorporated section of Collier County, Florida, Immokalee is a rural agricultural community that has a population of approximately 19,900. The Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) recognizes pedestrian safety and walkability as key components in the livability of Immokalee, and pedestrianism has historically been a dominant transportation theme in the area including both foot traffic and cyclists. The CRA Immokalee has two arterial roadways that run through its central business district. These are State Road 29 (Main Street) from east to west and County Road 846 (South First Street) from north to south, which intersect in the middle of town. The area is depicted with a red line below. Figure 1: Area of concern Currently, both South First and Main Streets are four -lane highways with a landscaped median separating two lanes in either direction. Although.Collier County Transportation and Florida Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 22 Packet Page -1002- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. Department of Transportation have made improvements to the pedestrian features in the area over recent years, the CRA is requesting grant funding in order to upgrade the six existing crosswalks along South First Street to In- Pavement Flashing Lights Crosswalk Warning System ( "Flashing Crosswalk "). In addition, the CRA is requesting enhancements to the two "mid- block" crosswalks along Main Street (State Route 291 with similar enhancements. This request comes as a result of pedestrian incident rates along with local agency concerns over the functionality of the existing crosswalks and the national success of the Flashing Crosswalk systems at increasing the safety of traditional painted crosswalks, particularly in downtown settings. Letters of concern are attached for reference. 2. Has work begun on any part of this project? Yes No X If yes, please describe. (ie. has the contracted activities been competitively bid? Is the contractor a certified Section 3 business ?) 3. Explain why CDBG /HOME /ESG funds are needed for this activity. Although the Immokalee CRA has the expertise and staff time to perform the administrative and project management aspects of this request, they do not have the construction funding available at this time. 4. List any MBE /WBE (minority business enterprises /woman business enterprises) or DBE (disadvantaged business enterprises or Section 3) expected to be utilized in this activity. This will be determined upon bid of project. S. Total number of persons to benefit directly from this activity: What is the targeted income range for this activity? 19,860 LMI Immokalee Residents How will applicants /beneficiaries be deemed eligible for this activity? N/A How will applicants /beneficiaries be income qualified for this activity? N/A 6. if a waiting list of clients to be served is maintained, please describe the method of selection, ranking or preference if any. N/A Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 23 Packet Page -1003- 5/24/2011 Item 16.B.2. r 1. What is the need or problem your agency intends to address? Describe the problem using local data & information. Hi- stony (see also Exhibit 15) In the three -year period 20D5 -2007 there were 3 pedestrian fatalities and 16 injuries along the Main Street 1.5 mile stretch of roadway. In 2008, in response to this unusually high incidence of pedestrian /vehicle collisions resulting in a significant number of pedestrian fatalities and injuries, the Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) conducted a formal road safety audit of Main Street and South First Street in Immokalee. The following excerpt was taken from the Safety Audit Report: Location: Main Street (SR 29) Corridor and South f=irst Street (CR 846) Corridor Issue: Pedestrian Refuge Areas Description of Safety Issue: There are several areas that pedestrians are crossing the street at a mid -block location. They must step onto the median, walk through vegetation, and then emerge into traffic again. These areas create hazards for both the pedestrian and driver. The potential for injuring an ankle are intensified with the uneven pathways through the middle of the median. Pedestrians tend to blend into the trees and vegetation so that they are hard to see by the drivers. Drivers are not expecting pedestrians to cross at these locations and therefore, do not watch for the pedestrians. Collier County HENS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 24 Packet Page -1004- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. There have been several vehicle /pedestrian crashes along the Main Street (SR 29) corridor and also to the south of Main Street on South 1st Street (CR 846). Safety Risk: Exposure: High Probability: High Consequence: High Resulting Road Safety Risk: High Suggestion: 1. Identify principal locations where pedestrians are walking across Main Street and South 1 st Street at mid -block crossings. Provide level pathway across median that offers a refuge to the pedestrian. This should be designed so that the pedestrian does not have to step over the curb and so that driver's have a clear view of the refuge. 2. Pedestrian crossing signs should be placed for mid -block crossings. Following the Road Safety Audit Report, FDOT installed two "mid- block" crosswalks along Main Street. Unfortunately, these crosswalks fall to grab the attention of the majority of drivers causing a reverse safety effect. In practice, some vehicles (usually in the outside lane) will stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk, obstructing the view of the pedestrian by the vehicles traveling in the inside lane, therefore the vehicles in the inside lane fail to see the pedestrian that is stepping into the roadway. The vehicle traveling in the inside lane assumes the stopped vehicles to his or her right are parallel parking or dropping someone off, and therefore they keep moving. This creates an extremely dangerous situation where the pedestrian feels the obligation to cross due to stopped cars in the outside lane only to be hit by inside lane vehicles. See below schematic for visual representation. Figure 2. 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This will be accomplished via public workshops before, during and after implementation of the subject project. These workshops will be conducted in English, Spanish and Creole. 4. Please describe any anticipated obstacles you may encounter and how you expect to overcome them? County Permitting: There may be some resistance in obtaining a permit for the installation of the asphalt - embedded illuminating crosswalk devices on South First Street (CR 846), which is a County road. CRA staff will need to work closely with Collier County permitting staff to obtain a right -of -way permit for the installation. State (FDOT) Permitting: CRA staff will need to work closely with FDOT staff to choose an acceptable product and acquire a subsequent permit for the two crosswalk upgrades on Main Street (State Route 29). Traffic Flow: .A traffic flow analysis will need to be conducted in order to ascertain the impact of installing functional crosswalks along both roads. This is of particular importance along South First Street where the crosswalks are spaced very close together in some places. This analysis may result in a reduction in the number of crosswalks, which are ultimately placed in more effective locations throughout the subject corridor. SCOPE Or, SERVICE S 0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (please be brief) I. Conduct Traffic Flow Analysis of the two roadways complete with highest effective crosswalk locations and suggested system optimization upgrades. 2. Install asphalt - imbedded illuminated crosswalk systems to six crosswalks on South First Street. 3. Install FDOT approved products to two crosswalks on Main Street (SR 29) in order to improve safety and functionality. Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 31 Packet Page -1011- 5/24/2011 Item 16.13.2. 0 BUDGET: Line Item Federal Funds Traffic /Ped Analysis $20,000 South First Street Crosswalks (6) $90,000 Main Street Crosswalks (2) $30,000 Project Oversight $50,000 Total: $140,00 0 0 WORK SCHEDULE: Time frame for completion of the outlined activities shall be: Milestone Deadline Advertise /Bid Project August, 2011 Conduct Traffic /Ped Analysis October, 2011 Design Improvements November, 2011 Install Equipment February, 2012 Impact Analysis March, 2012 OUTCOME PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS: Please note that if any of these activities exceed the timelines by two months a revised work schedule must be submitted to HHVS. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE /OUTCOME PERFORMANCE MEASURE ACTIVITY INDICATORS /NUMBERS PROJECTED Increasing the number of o Approach speed (from o Braking distance a Approach speed drivers that yield to 500 to 300 feet from (distance from the (from 500 to 300 feet pedestrians and the the crosswalk). crosswalk where from the crosswalk). distance from the o Travel time and vehicles began to o Travel time and crosswalk where drivers deceleration (from 500 brake). deceleration (from apply their brakes. to 100 feet from the o Driver reaction 500 to 100 feet from crosswalk). (what did the driver the crosswalk). do: yield to pedestrian, react but did not yield, did not yield). Collier County HI-iVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 32 Packet Page -1012- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. RE ADINE, SS 1. Describe specific steps the organization will take to implement the proposed project. Project Tasks Start Date End Date Advertise /Bid Project June, 2011 August, 2011 Conduct Traffic /Ped Analysis August, 2011 October, 2011 Design Improvements October, 2011 November, 201 Install Equipment November, 2011 February, 2012 Impact Analysis February, 2012 March, 2012 2. Who will be responsible to carry out these special steps? The Immokalee CRA Project Manager will manage each step of the project. Traffic analysis and system design will be accomplished by a consultancy firm that specializes in traffic /impact analysis studies and system design. Specialty contractors will be hired to perform installation services. 3. What are the resources you currently have available to implement this activity? The Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency (Immokalee) will handle project oversight including contract administration, design review, construction management and coordination between contractors and other County departments. The Collier County Purchasing Department will handle bid solicitation and contract negotiations. 4. What projects have your organization completed in the past two years in a timely manner? Be specific. ✓ Immokalee Public Realm Town Design ✓ Fifteen (15) Commercial Facade Improvement Grant projects ✓ Immokalee interim Land Development Codes ✓ Draft Immokalee Master Plan ✓ Made Timely Progress on the Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan Implementation o Acquired Land o Acquired permits from US Army Corp of Engineers and South Florida Water Management District • Held Public Workshops • Completed 90% Design and Specifications • Wrote Request for Proposal for entire project Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 33 Packet Page -1013- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. 0RGAMZAr1Q,-NAL CAPACITY 1. Explain how your organization's experience in completing the activity listed in your application. Explain how your organization has sufficient capacity to administer the proposed project. Include staffing level, qualifications of key staff and organizational structure. The Collier County BCC, sitting as the Immokalee CRA, are comprised of five highly qualified elected officials responsible for providing services to protect the health, safety, welfare and quality of life of the Citizens of Collier County. The CRA has the general resources of Collier County at its disposal, and has appointed well qualified staff to assist them in carrying out the specific tasks of aiding them in the redevelopment of the Immokalee area. Significant support for the redevelopment project also exists from the Advisory Board of the CRA, which is made of up 14 highly experienced community members. Staff support from the CRA include (see also Exhibit 6 - Resumes): Penny Phillippi serves as Executive Director of the CRA. Ms. Phillippi has over 20 years relevant experience in community affairs and development. She has served in local government as housing director, as a planner with the Florida Department of Community Affairs, and as a consultant and director of social investment for a national consulting firm, Bradley Muckel serves as Project Manager for the CRA. Mr. Muckel has over 18 years successful experience in project management, development, and design. He has expertise in civil /architectural development, budget planning, and construction project administration. He previously worked for Centex Homes of Southwest Florida where he managed over $20 million in transportation projects for Centex Homes throughout Southwest Florida. Earlier in his career Mr. Muckel worked for organizations in the Baltimore /Washington D.C. corridor managing projects in both the United States and Haiti. Christie A. Betancourt serves as Executive Assistant for the CRA. Ms. Betancourt has over eight years experience in Collier County local government as a program leader, and also has experience providing CDBG grants administration and support. 2. Explain your organizations ability to comply with grant reporting requirements. The Immokalee CRA is currently managing two other grants through the Collier County Housing, Human and Veteran Services Department. Our ability to comply with grant requirements has been demonstrated in our timely submittal of all Grant mandated reports and requests for payment. 3. Comment on your organization's knowledge of and ability to follow federal /state project guidelines. 2010 -2011 CDBG Grant #CD10 -06 2010 -2011 Disaster Recovery Initiative Grant #10DB- D4- 09- 21 -01 -K09 Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 34 Packet Page -1014- 5/24/2011 Item 16.B.2. Include a summary of your organization's past participation in federally /state funded programs as well as the number of clients assisted, location of each project and total dollars expended per project. 2010 -2011 CDBG Grant #CD10 -06 This grant opportunity is being used to fund the creation and operation of The Immokalee Business Development Center (IBDC). The IBDC initially expects to serve approximately eight (8) small -sized firms, each expected to have a workforce of between three (3) and five (5) full -time employees. Of these, a minimum of two (2) positions are expected to be opportunities for persons without from the unskilled /LMI populations. Using these estimates, the IBDC expects a minimum of sixteen (16) LMI persons to directly benefit from the IBDC with a total of thirty -two (32) beneficiaries. 2010 -2011 Disaster Recovery Initiative Grant #10DB- D4 -09 -21 -01 -KOs The specific purpose of the project Is to increase drainage, improve water quality, reduce seasonal flooding, and to provide flow diversions and water treatment facilities In downtown Immokalee through the Implementation of Project 6 in Recommended Alternative 4 of the Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan. The general purpose of the project is to enhance the quality of life in Immokalee by providing a safer environment while Increasing the overall value of service to the LMI residents of Immokalee, and to citizens and patrons in the greater Immokalee area. By bringing the flood control and water quality infrastructure up to modern code standards, this project will increase property values, revitalize the commercial area and Improve safety, health and the environment. S. Explain the ability of your organization to provide programmatic oversight for this grant funded progra m. Staff support from the CRA include: Penny Phillippi serves as Executive Director of the CRA. Ms. Phillippi has over 20 years relevant experience in community affairs and development. She has served in local government as housing director; as a planner with the Florida Department of Community Affairs, and as a consultant and director of social investment for a national consulting firm. Bradley Muckel serves as Project Manager for the CRA. Mr. Muckel has over 18 years successful experience in project management, development, and design. He has expertise in civil /architectural development, budget planning, and construction project administration. He previously worked for Centex Homes of Southwest Florida where he managed over $20 million in transportation projects for Centex Homes throughout Southwest Florida. Earlier in his career Mr. Muckel worked for organizations in the Baltimore /Washington D.C. corridor managing projects in both the United States and Haiti. Christie A. Betancourt serves as Executive Assistant for the CRA. Ms. Betancourt has over eight years experience in Collier County local government as a program leader, and also has experience providing CDBG grants administration and support. Collier County BEVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 35 Packet Page -1015- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. TOTAL PRO WrT R! inr,Fr *In -Kind figure calculated as follows over the 38 week project duration: Project Manager: 25 hours /week @ $40 /hour = $38,000 - Executive Director: 5 hours /week @ $50 /hour = $9,500 Fiscal Technician: 5 hours /week @ $25 /hour = $1,900 Incidentals (printing, copying, travel, etc.): $600 Total: $50,000 FINANCLU Mir lAGEXUffAXVERAGWG 1. Have other funding sources been identified and secured? Yes No X Indicate status of each funding request from other sources and whether or not the implementation of this activity is contingent on receiving funds from other sources. 2. Attach award letter and /or letter of intent for each funding commitment and date of funding availability. 3. Of the total project cost, what percentage has been, or will be financed with CDBG /HOME /ESG? CDBG/ HOME/ESG Funding (divided by) Total Project Cost= Percentage $140,000 (divided by) $190,000 = 74% ($ amount requested) (Total project cost) 4. Determine the amount of funds used per person, by dividing the total funds requested by the number of persons directly benefiting: Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 36 Packet Page -1016- Federal funds In- Kind* Other Funds Funding Sources Traffic /Ped Analysis (both streets) $20,000 Grant First Street Crosswalks (6) $90,000 Grant Main Street Crosswalks (2) $30,000 Grant CRA Project Oversight $ $50,000* CRA TIF Funds TOTAL PROJECT COST: $140,000 $50,000* *In -Kind figure calculated as follows over the 38 week project duration: Project Manager: 25 hours /week @ $40 /hour = $38,000 - Executive Director: 5 hours /week @ $50 /hour = $9,500 Fiscal Technician: 5 hours /week @ $25 /hour = $1,900 Incidentals (printing, copying, travel, etc.): $600 Total: $50,000 FINANCLU Mir lAGEXUffAXVERAGWG 1. Have other funding sources been identified and secured? Yes No X Indicate status of each funding request from other sources and whether or not the implementation of this activity is contingent on receiving funds from other sources. 2. Attach award letter and /or letter of intent for each funding commitment and date of funding availability. 3. Of the total project cost, what percentage has been, or will be financed with CDBG /HOME /ESG? CDBG/ HOME/ESG Funding (divided by) Total Project Cost= Percentage $140,000 (divided by) $190,000 = 74% ($ amount requested) (Total project cost) 4. Determine the amount of funds used per person, by dividing the total funds requested by the number of persons directly benefiting: Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 36 Packet Page -1016- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. $190,000/19,860 LMI persons = $9.57 per person 5. Can you provide evidence of longterm support for this project? Can this project continue after this round of funding? Explain how the project is sustainable. CRA AND Immokalee MSTU Funds may be used for long -term maintenance of the installed devices. On February 25, 2009, the MSTU accepted the CRA proposal and passed a motion to expand its boundary and responsibilities to include infrastructure - related items like crosswalks. In mid - April, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) authorized the County Manager to bring to the BCC a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 9240, which created the Immokalee MSTU, in order to move forward with the expansions. Ultimately, expansion of the Immokalee MSTU boundaries and responsibilities will increase the base for the % mil property tax designated for the MSTU activities. In concert with the CRA Tax Increment Fund (TIF) budgeted improvements, future improvements to Immokalee will be greatly augmented by this partnership, thereby creating a funding mechanism for long -term maintenance and sustainability of the subject project. 6. Explain the management and financial ability of your organization to provide financial oversight for grant funds. Staff support from the CRA include: Penny Phillippi serves as Executive Director of the CRA. Ms. Phillippi has over 20 years relevant experience in community affairs and development. She has served in local government as housing director; as a planner with the Florida Department of Community Affairs, and as a consultant and director of social investment for a national consulting firm. Bradley Muckel serves as Project Manager for the CRA. Mr. Muckel has over 18 years successful experience in project management, development, and design. He has expertise in civil /architectural development, budget planning, and construction project administration. He previously worked for Centex Homes of Southwest Florida where he managed over $20 million in transportation projects for Centex Homes throughout Southwest Florida. Earlier in his career Mr. Muckel worked for organizations in the Baltimore /Washington D.C. corridor managing projects in both the United States and Haiti. Christie A. Betancourt serves as Executive Assistant for the CRA. Ms. Betancourt has over eight years experience in Collier County local government as a program leader, and also has experience providing CDBG grants administration and support. 7. Explain how your organization will provide funding for your proposed project during the reimbursement process. Include all funding sources for your proposed project. Immokalee CRA Fund 186, which is comprised of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds, will be used to supplement the project costs. Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 37 Packet Page -1017- 5/24/2011 Item 16.13.2. Mt` VERGE All applicants are encouraged to provide leverage funds. Leverage will positively impact the application. Leverage must be provided during the term of the agreement. Please gate; HOME PROJECTS REQUIREA 25% MATCH. Check with the HHV5 staff to determine eligible forms of match. Please check one or more of the following eligible contributions: [ j cash contributions [ j state or local grants [ j private loans [) fund- raising monies [ j other federal grants *(cannot be used for match) [ ] value of land or real property (specify who owns the land or real property) [X] value of in -kind contribution, including donated material or building; and value of lease on a building (staff time is excluded) 1. Does your organization have an established accounting system? Yes X_ No _ If yes, please provide a certification from a Certified Public Accountant to that effect or a HUD - approved audit summary. Collier County SAP Accounting System. 2. Attach one copy of the signed annual financial statement for each of the past two years. EXHIBIT 9 E1 VALU f r1VE' ASUR : S 1. Provide an evaluation plan that includes specific performance measurements. Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 38 i Packet Page -1018- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. Before and After Study The consultancy firm hired to perform the pre - installation traffic /pedestrian study will also conduct before and after studies on the effectiveness of the crosswalk enhancements. Following the analysis process of other similar projects across the country, data will be collected using conflict /behavioral sampling techniques since collecting adequate accident data would take five to ten years of after experience. A staged "test" pedestrian will be used to ensure consistency; driver reaction to the pedestrian both looking to cross the street and stepping into the roadway will be measured using four variables: • Approach speed (from 500 to 300 feet from the crosswalk). • Travel time and deceleration (from 500 to 100 feet from the crosswalk). • Braking distance (distance from the crosswalk where vehicles began to brake). • Driver reaction (what did the driver do: yield to pedestrian, react but did not yield, did not yield). 2. What strategies will you implement to collect the data necessary to analyze your results? Data will be collected manually using stop watches and markers pre set at 100, 300 and 500 feet in advance of the crosswalk. Measurements will be tabulated both before and after flashing crosswalk installation in both daytime and nighttime conditions. Tabulated data will summarize the results of the studies and clearly indicate the devices effectiveness in both increasing the number of drivers that yield to pedestrians and the distance from the crosswalk where drivers apply their brakes. 3. What impact do you expect to have on yourtarget audience and the community? It is expected that the night time yielding percentage on both roadways (main and South First Streets) will be increased dramatically. increases in braking distances are also expected. In a very similar project along a similarly designed roadway in Kirkland, Washington (httu://www.kirklandwa.gDvLdepart/,Public. Works /Transportation Streets /Kirkland s Ex€ erience With In- pavement Flashing Crosswalks.htm) the results of the identical crosswalk upgrades clearly indicate the devices effectiveness in both increasing the number of drivers that yield to pedestrians and the distance from the crosswalk where drivers apply their brakes. "Notably, the night time yielding percentage at Central Way in the eastbound direction went from 16 to 100 percent. In fact the lowest yielding after percentage at Central Way was 92 percent. Increases in braking distances were similar to the increases in yielding drivers. Results were similar but not as dramatic at the NE 124th Street location. Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 39 Packet Page -1019- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. The performance of the devices was similar at most of the other 10 locations covered in the W -Trans study. This led to their finding that the concept of flashing amber lights embedded in the pavement at uncontrolled crosswalks clearly has a positive effect in enhancing a driver's awareness of crosswalks and modifying driving habits to be more favorable to pedestrians." 4. include any letters of support or evidence of the support and buy in of the community or local partners. EXHIBIT 14 (Letters of Support) EXHIBIT 15 (Evidence of Need) Environmental issues Check the appropriate item to the best of your knowledge as it pertains to the proposed activity. a. Project /property is located on a historical or archeological site. Yes No X b. Project/property is in the 100 –year flood plain. Yes No X— C. Project /property is in a wetlands area. Yes No X d. Project /property is in a coastal barrier area. Yes No X e. Project /property is within a half -mile of an airfield. Yes No X f. Project/property is near storage or manufacturing facility of industrial products. g. Project /property is on or near soil contaminated by diesel /fuel or gasoline. Yes , No X Yes _ _ No X_ Note: If any of the above items is marked yes, please provide an explanation of how the proposed project is affected and the expected impact on the surrounding environment. a. Is the proposed activity expected to impact the environment in any negative manner or pose a hazard or nuisance? Yes No X b. Are any endangered or threatened or listed species located on the proposed project site? Yes No X c. Are there any environmental concerns or impediments associated with the proposed activity? If yes, please provide detail. Yes No X d. Is the proposed activity expected to adversely affect the environment? Yes— No X_ Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 40 Packet Page -1020- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. e. Project /property is on a properly zoned site. If not properly zoned, please explain. Yes X No f. Project /property is on or near soil contaminated by diesel /fuel or gasoline. Yes i No X— REQUIRED EXHIBITS Please attach and label as follows: Exhibit I. Copy of 501(c) (3) Certificate from IRS Exhibit 2. Articles of Incorporation Exhibit 3. By -Laws Exhibit4. Organizational Chart Exhibit S. List of Current Board of Directors Exhibit 6. Resumes, Pay Scales with job Descriptions Exhibit 7. State of Florida Certificate of Good Standing Exhibit 8. Board Resolution authorizing submittal of grant application Exhibit 9. Most recent financial statement Exhibit 10. Acknowledgement of Religious Organization Requirements Exhibit 11. Debarment letter Exhibit 12. Match /Leverage Award letters /Evidence of Fund Availability Exhibit 13. Procurement Policy (if applicable) FY 2010 Income Limits Documentation System FY 2010 Income Limitc Srimmnni NOTE: Naples -Marco Island, FL M5A contains Collier County, FL. As of May 14, 2010 Collier County HIHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 41 Packet Page -1021- Naples -Marco Island, FL MSA FY I 2009 FY 2009 Income Median Income 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Limit Income Limit Person Person Person Person Person Person Person Person Area Category I Very Low F (50!) Income $25,350 $28,950 $32,550 $36,150 $39,050 $41,950 $44,850 $47,750 Limits Naples - Extremely Marco Island, FL MSA $72,300 Low (30%) Income $15,200 $17,400 $19,550 21,700 23,450 25,200 26,950 28,650 Limits F-_� $46,300 $52,100 Low (80 %) I Income Limits � $40,500 $57,850 $62,500 $67,150 $71,750 $76,400 NOTE: Naples -Marco Island, FL M5A contains Collier County, FL. As of May 14, 2010 Collier County HIHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 41 Packet Page -1021- 5/24/2011 Item 16.13.2. Packet Page -1022- Exhibit 1 501(c)(3) IRS Tax Exemption Getter 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. ITT /A. Packet Page -1023- Exhibit 2 Articles of Incorporation Resolutions No. 2000 -83 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. R830LOTLON HO. 2000 -83 12 c z A REWLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUw' COMMISSIONERS OF COLLiER obutay PuMiDA RE,47rim TO THE BOARD bF -CON CouNBStONERS TO 13E�MjS CM1JFR CCUMY C OWWNi' Y RMEAEMPMEHTAUENGY A "MIZING THE CREAMMOF A ISORY BOAROS FOR THE COMMUIWY REDEVELOPWNT AREA::. PROV1t11NB.FOR CONFLICT VCd HQTHM RESOLUT.IoNg AND BEVEitill�tdTY; PROVIDWGAN-EFFEOTIVB DATE VMEREA3. the Hoard of County CommisaoMM has adoplad a .resolution rinding ins ozlatema of one Of mom blighted areas lo thq. tminegrpor*" was 61 the Cottuy and tw2w finding that lho rehabilitation, corsen aBon or rodcvalopsmnt or eambirodum thomof, M ash areas Is ne00" in the Intivest of the pubic haehh, eafmy, morale or vraltro o<tho raaidenis of Collier County. Fbdda; and WHEREAS, to carry cnd snd knP16msnt the MOM40pme111 powers and actlem oontamplated by Part III, Chaptor 1B3; 6torid5 StaWM, W"n such araae, it is r»cesae'ry that a community radowiopmeni agency be ersatod; and WHEREAS. dro Board of County Convniadonors desires to servo as the community Mdevabpn ent agency and have adv(sery boards conslsMir of a UMM and: properly owors In the *ran p Wdtrp advice to the Beard oencemirrp the rsosv ftnwt or Bin areas; NOW; WMREFOM, BE IT RESOLVED SY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMONERS OF COLWER COUNTY; KORiDA AS FOLLOWS: Secllon I. finds , The foretrdng tadtais are hroby adopted and Incorporated harsh to the sauna extant as S theyvvete sstiarth in this asdiam Section 2. OgdaBrllnn. of Board a., Covra,r rou,.n,. Gneca sa ,atw Radexetooment.kennn,, As provided in Section 163:3MI), Florida Standos (1889), the Board e1 County Conadan)onrs of C611r Carats}. Florida, does hereby deciatsltaag to be the Cantor Cotstty Cwmmdty Redevelopment Agency as an aduiWengel duty of arm, and dces i v ter declare that s0 the tighh, Powers, duxes, priv6 Um, and immunlies Vested by Fan ill, Chapter 163, Florida Stabtas (1869) in ewh a eommwtity redevoiopment agency ate hereby vested In the Board of COMty Ommisslenera, su*d to ad responsibilities and NalAgBas hnposed or Incurred. section 2. r&mmte Lead Enttiv. The men lm of the Board of County Conanxsalonsm are the members of Ste Conlrnrrtlty Redevelopment Agency, but the membma constitute the hand of a legal err ty, separate, 418ft4 and bfdepandent fmm the Board of County Conrmisaloners. Sect on S. Croaaon -OrAdvisorv.Boards. Them am la to created. under separate resolutions by the Commtunity Redevelopment Ap ncy. advisory boards for Mach Wmp,,Mt Packet Page -1024- 12C area of the oommunky rodevelopment area in the unincorporated area of Collier County, which shalt be composed of cltizons, residerds, property ewrwrs aid buSinosa owners OF persons engaged In business In the area, as provided in the resolution of the Community RadavoloPment Agency providing for the appointment of such members. rhz duties and responsdrW'fios of atfch advisory boards shall be sat foilh in the resokitfen of the Community Redovoloprnent Agency. Section 4, Confti tse Alt resolutions and parts of moknions in confBct with my of the provisions of this resokrt'iarvam horaby repealed. Section S. SevorabliW, If any section or portion of a section Of arts resolution proves to be invalid, uniawtut, or tmconsilhAl a W. it rihall not be held to hnvalidato or impair the validity, Force, or offeetof any Mar sea= or part of this resolution. Section B. 9fte4ive Cate.ThIe resolution shat become O fertivo immadhAslyupon Ita passage and adoption. Section 7. This Resolurtion adopted after motion, second artd•ma]e[Ity vote this /LM ATTEST: CDTGiir$ BROCK,'CLM BOARD OF CPWHTrOMMSSIONERS 'COLLIER- UNW.FLORRIDA �t$?$4 a #o Chalrmmn's 71t�tt} ' CONST NE, RMAN •tt�rtattrt'an1.1. APPROVED ASTO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY David C. Weigel County Attorney 2 Packet Page -1025- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. Exhibit 3 By -Laws 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. - XnAWS OF THE CCil1lhii%IM'1£ Y RIEOIEVE L$dPMENT AGENCY' LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AffD SORy BOARYDS OF COLLIER COUNTYq FWRIDA I ARUC —LF-1. _ l-tA3t? Aid➢ PUREQSR Sb:£`r'ION ff. &W The local advisory board, one per each component: redevelopment area, shall be kwwa as "tlte'nenre of the component redevelopment area in which the laml planning b=rd sits" Local Redevelopment Advisory Board, SECUON Z. Redevelrrrmut Area: The area of operation of an advisory bud consists Of that certain geographical area identified in CRA Resolution 200041 by the - ommunity Redevetopnient Agency (CPA) and Resolution 2000-181 by the BCC and referred to d=ein an dw 'Immatcnlea Component Hedeveloprrrent Area and the SayshorelGateway Component Itede ,veloprmt Area. Additional redevelopment component areas may be designates) by-separate tresohuions of the Community Redevelopment Agerrt y of Collier County (' C:RAJ and the Cotner County RoaM of County Commissioners C71W1 after all appropriate findings #rave been made and a redevelopment component plan for those areas is adopted by the CRA and ptCC, all in accordance with Part in, Craapter 163, ipiolida Statutes tare "Act"). SF.,t: nON 3. Pumosc" Each advisory board is intended to be the primary so=a of community input to thv Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency (tire "CRA") and to the CRA staff. Each ' advisory board will consider and make recommendations to the CRA stab and ttta CRA concerning the RedeveiopwAt Plan, amendmonts to the Redevelopment Mari, the redevelopmmt. area wank progratrt =4 its implemmtetion artd airy xedevelopmertt projects proposed for the area of operation of the advisory board. The advisory board frrarstlons are advisory onty,and ere to assist with tits; public input In tho local redevelopment planning process. More speoiiicatiy, dw purpose and duties of each advisory board shall be at follows: . (a) review the applicable component redevelopment area's tredevolopmut plan and when nemsay recotntmad to tha CRA any changes to thoptan; (b) n ake recomtrondations to the CRA on plan implem station, including developing an annual work program, setting project priorities, and developing incentives to further the redevetopttarnt efforts and cant' out and ell eMate the purpow acrd provisions of the Ad in the component redevelopment am (c) receive input from members of the public Interested its redevelopment of tiro component red ivei0prrtent area and to report such inforroationE to tiro CRA,, and (d) review and comment on any redevelopment projects proposed in, the advisory boaWs component redevelopment area. Packet Page -1026- 5/24/2011 Item 16.13.2. (g) One (1) at large representative who resides or engages in business, or both, in the Baysbore Gateway Triangle Component Redevelopment Area; SEt''T ®ht 6: IMMokalep Local Redcv�ltap nt Adviaary Igaard� In order to assure a comprehensive approach in the lrnmokalea community, the 1mynokalee Enterprise Zone Mvelopment Agency as created by the BCC pursuant to Collier County Ordinance 95-22, as amended, shall be'the &tnrnokalee Kcal Redevelopment Advisory Board. The hnmol aleee Local Redeveloprnant Advisory Board shall adhere to tine provisions of these bylaws, except as otherwise provided by Collier County Ordinance 95 -22, as artrendrd. SEC17 0N 7. Applicopia iarosedures: Applicants most be residents and eleacm of Collier County, Residents interested in applying to serve on an advisory board shall subunit a letter westing such appointment and containing a brief resume to the CRA. Guidelines for appointing ties manAwn to the advisory board will be consistent with those procedures outlined in BCC Resolution 94 - 156. 3BCTION S. e • %xcepi for the Iunmakalae Local Redevelopment Advisory Board, advisory board members shall serve for two (2) year terms, with no more than two reappointments permitted, However, for purposes of staggering reappointnterats, thug (3) of the initial members will have one (1) year terms as follows: Bayshore/Gateway Local Redevelopment Advisory Board- the Bayshore resident, the Gateway Tdangie resident and th; at large representative will each serve only a one (1) year term for the frtvt year of the advisory board, with two (2) year terms from -then on. The terms for the Inumkalee mural Redevelopment Advisory Board will be consistent with the teens set forth in Collier f ounty•orrdinsuce 95-2Z as amended. SE{.'I ON 9. V_o—cangim Vacancies scarring on any advisory board shall be publicized, but need not ' be advertised, in a publication of general circulation within the county; and vacancy tiotim are to be posted in the county libraries, the cotmhouse' and on the Internet. 4pc4ntments to Jill vacancies on ttte advisory board shall to filled by the CRA Board rnember of the component redevelopment area, The term of an advisory board member appointed to fill a vacancy expires at the time the term of the original member would leave expired. SSM70N 10. Attenddonem Re mgyal and ReslgMtjon• k is the intent and strong desire of the CItA that there be full attendance of advisory board members at all meetings of the advisory board, recognizing, however, that it my be necessary for board tnerinbers to be absent from a meeting due to unusual or emergency circumstances. The following requiremmis are established: 1. Any advisory board Mmber who is absent for mart~ titan two-thirds of the advisory board's umetings in a given fiscal year shall be deemed to have tendered his car her resignation from the advisory board. Tice CRA shall, as son as practicable after such resignation, declare the position' vacant and shall promptly fill the position. The affected advisory board rr aber shall not serve at any meeting after his or W poshion is declared vacant by the CRA. 2. In the event that any advisory board member is absent from two consecutive advisory board meetings without .a satisfactory excuse acceptable to the advisory board, 'ties advisory board chaimun shall state such fact at the next regularly scheduled advisory board meeting and shall thereafter notify, in -writing, the CRA of the advisory board member's failure to attend without a satisfactory excuse. The CIA situp tnview ft notification at a CRA meeting and shall declare the advisory hoard aember's position to be vacant if the CRA concurs that the advisory board tnernber was absent from two Packet Page -1027- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. u 1 SFt�.°1'it�lri g. Qf csr Y can s• ifs vacancy exists in any.of9fice, the advisory board shall elect a now officer by the affirmative vote of a majority of the advisory !board rnemb. -ra present and voting at a _ ' meeting of'the advisory board, to till the incomplete term of the vacated office. SEMON 9. R &moval_ or RC,Agnat advisory baatd array MOW alt officer at any time with or Without Cause by the affirmative vote of a majority df the advisory board nembers present and voting at a dally constituted riteeting of the advisory board. An officer may resign -at any tint by delivering notice thereof to the advisory board. A resignation is effective when do notice is delivemd go the acivimy board unless the notice specifies a later effective date and the advisory board aceeptat the future effective date, the pending vacancy may lee filled fiefow the effective date provided that the successor does not toW offiica until the effective data, J&•it'Y M'. b`iJi3a01V3l 1J=E M SECTI ©N 1. Qntion; The advisory board nay cute, fern tines to tines, such subcomrnitte= as shall be necessary or desirable to carry out the functions, purposes, and oiojectives of the advisory board. Any such subcommittees shall be subordinate to the advisory board, shall he assigned a specific purpose and objective, and shall be givers a date certain to complete its tasks, at which time the subcomWaec shall be dissolved, unless said date is extended by the affirmative vote of a majority of the advisory board members present and voting at A duly constituted meeting of the advisory board, SE6170N Z. Memb= The members of such subcommittee shall be elected by the advisory y bmrd for such term and shalt have qualifications as the advisory beard may desire: SlrC7E`iOM3. emaval: Fite advisory board may remove any subcommittee member with or without cause by the affirrtaative vote of majority of advisory board rnerraberat preisent and voting at any tataeting of the advisory board. SECI'lOK4. K91 andPrQmdum. The subcommittees shall be subject to the satne parliamentary procedures as tha advisory board and Florid,a's Government in the Sunshine Law. SECT ON 1. —Mm-fimsL4 Regular meetings of the advisory boats] shall be held on 5veh day, tittle and place as may be detetmitued by the advisory board, and at a nunimum once a month. The puqma of the maetirip is to discuss and to them prepare recommendations and advice to the CRA on matters bmugbt before rite advisory board, SECT` ON Z Worum and '�i%i brim At all regular or special meetings of an advisory boarl, a, majority of the member;tla'ap of the advisory board shall constitute a quorm , Voting shall be by voice unloss a member of'the advisory board requests a tall call, The roil shall be in alphabetical ogler with the first nano called rotating with each motlan upon which the vote is called. The Cltuirrrwn shall always vote last. A recordof the roll call shall be kept' as }start of the minutes, SEGTiON3. amaidMMtisn ' Special uetings may be called by the Chainnan at anytime provided adequate notico is given pursuant to Article S, Section 4 hereof, The Chairman may also call a special ;nesting when requested to dot set in wntirtg b.Y a_majoi ty of the tnemiers a € Ilia advisory board or by a CRA staff umber:° Fite notice of such a rmating shall specify the purpose of such a meeting and no Packet Page -1028- f 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. �• PASSED AND CERT.II~ED AS T0 PASSAGE by the Caliier County . Agency this d' ay of °200I. Community Redevelopment �D GHT- $it9CK, SECRETARY COMI�IUUNUYRED VET- _ ON COLLIER CQUi PI4�' AGPNcy 'a •' . 66ttr}v. •r $ �~ Sig s ''•� :. Y•Cha $t��gg' PAMELA S. 4MACT�Wn CRA ��r 9Tge M Approved As to Form and Legal Sufficiency Heidi Ashton Assistant County Attorney and CRA Legal Cannsel Packet Page -1029- Exhibit 4 Organizational Chart 5/24/2011 Item 16.13.2. Immokalee CRA Organizational Chart Packet Page -1030- F-Al 11uIs a. uar. v1 Doaro or uirecrors 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. Although the Collier County Board of County Commissioners sits as the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Directors, the CRA Board is a separate and distinct legal entity. Collier County CRA Board Jim Coletta District 5 Donna Fiala District x Georgia Hiller District Z Tom Henning District 3 Fred Coyle District 4 Immokalee CRA Advisory Board Michael Facundo Chairman Edward "Ski" Olesky Jeffrey Randall Robert Halman Ex- officio Julio Estremera Kitchell Snow Floyd Crews Ana Salazar James Wall Eva Deyo Carrie Williams Melissa Martinez Daniel Rosario Lt. Drew Lee Packet Page -1031- Penny Phillippi 310 Alachua. Street Immokalee, FL 34142 239.252.2310 ** E -mail: Per, hillippit2i�.Colliergov.jict PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CAMUIT n: Kesumes, Pay bcaies with Job Descriptions 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. December 2007 — Present Executive Director, Collier County Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Immokalee The Director of the Immokalee CRA is responsible for development, redevelopment and economic development in a rural agricultural -based community. The Director has oversight of the CRA, the State Enterprise Zone Development Agency (EZDA), the Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern (RACEC) and the Federal Enterprise Community and the Advisory Boards to those entities. The Director provides overall direction for the CRA office including, but not limited to, program development, administration, budgeting, and personnel. November 2000 November 2007 Housing Director, Highlands County Board of County Commissioners The Housing Director must plan, schedule, assign, review, and coordinate community development. Coordinate programs with other County departments, public and private organizations to develop innovative programs toward revitalization. Develop improvement plans for targeted neighborhoods. Catalyze community change, i.e., developed a Neighborhood Preservation and Enhancement Improvement District, Highlands County Homeless Coalition, a six - county rural Continuum of Care , a six county HOME Investment Partnership Consortia (HOME) Participating Jurisdiction (PJ) and the three - county Heartland Community Land Trust, Inc.). Write, establish and implement programs with the responsibility of ensuring adequate and affordable housing for present and future County residents and for households with special needs in accordance with the Housing Element of the - Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Regulations, the Local Housing Assistance Plan (CHAP) and the six- county Consolidated Plan. Responsible for receipt, allocation, expenditure, evaluation, leveraging and the management of the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program, Small Cities Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) (Housing, Economic Development and Community Revitalization), HOME, USDA Rural Development and other programs associated with Highlands County's maintenance and enhancement of designated communities: Ranked Number 1 in Innovation Category for the $5 million Community Workforce Housing Innovation Pilot Program (CWHIP). A disaster ready position required to manage a storm shelter, access damages, and plan for, gamer funds and implement post disaster housing replacement and repair. July 199.5 - June 2000 Senior Associate and Director of Social Investment, The Gray Group, L.L.C. Consultant and grant writer, responsible for directing The Gray Group's Southeastern operations for affordable housing programs such as HOME, SHIP, State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL) Program, and CDBG; and social service programs such as Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). Coordinated affordable housing development and community building for governmental, non - profit and for profit sponsors. As principal lead for HOPE VI Community Development and Packet Page -1032- PENNY PHILLIPPI Page Two 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. Supportive Services and Family Self-Sufficiency programs in Florida and the Southeast, created, developed and implemented a flagship Family Self - Sufficiency Program that received the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) 2000 Award and received the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Best Practices 2000 Award. Contracts included: 1. State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs, Community Services Bloch: Grant Program (CSBG), designed the State program, trained Community Action Agencies (statewide) and wrote both the Model and the State Community Action Plan. 2. Assisted with the Cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth combined successful 1998 Empowerment Zone Application. July 1990 - July 1995 Planner, Research and Technical Assistance /Affordable Housing Catalyst Unit, Division of Housing and Community Development, Bureau of Community Development, Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Managed and monitored training and technical assistance contracts on SHIP, HOPE, and HOME training and technical assistance programs. Researched and assisted in drafting the Affordable Housing in Florida report to the Florida Legislature, 1991 -1994. Provided research for the State Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS). Conducted, prepared and updated the annual Inventory ofPublicly QwnedLands and Buildings for affordable housing. Analyzed Strategic Policy Plans for the Regional Planning Councils to ensure compliance with Florida Administrative Code and Florida Statutes. Reviewed Small Cities CDBG applications from local governments for compliance with local and state Comprehensive Plans. Audited Housing Element portions of local government Comprehensive Plans and maintained an informational database. Implementation of workshops, public speaking engagements, and training and technical assistance throughout Florida for the myriad of state housing programs. Community Assistance Consultant, DCA. Negotiated, managed, and monitored Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and FloridaFix contractual agreements between the state and local governments and non - profits such as Community Action Agencies, Urban Leagues and Economic Development Commissions. Provided training and technical assistance to meet OMB requirements for successful audits, application of energy conservation and indoor air quality techniques, start -up training, leveraging of funds, and partnership development. July 1959 - July 1990 Weatherization S cialist and FloridaFix Coordinator, Central Florida Community Action Agency (a Florida non - profit). Developed, marketed and implemented the pilot retrofit FloridaFix Program. Marketed the program to churches, civic organizations, and local governments via presentations and the media. Prepared successful grant requests. Inspected homes, estimated repairs, purchased materials, supervised contractors and volunteer construction crews. Provided community outreach for the WAP and FloridaFix to three of Florida's rural counties. Packet Page -1033- PENNY PHILLIPPI 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. Page Three EDUCATION University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, 1978 BA in Humanistic Studies, Dual Major, Education and Anthropology Florida State University, Graduate Studies in Cultural Anthropology AFFILIATIONS Heartland Community Land Trust, Executive Board, 2007- Present South Florida Regional Planning Council CEDS Committee, 2007 Sebring Ridge Museum, Executive Board 2006- Present Highlands County Coalition for the Homeless, Inc., Executive Board, President 2002 -2006 Florida's Heartland Rural Consortia for the Homeless, Inc., Executive Board, President 2003 -2006 Neighborhood Lending Partners of West Florida, Advisory Board, Member Christian Contractors'Association, Inc., Advisory Board, Member ReBuilding Together, Inc., Advisory Board, Member West Florida Regional SHIP Steering Committee, Member 2000 - 2007 Florida Community Development Association, Inc., Member American Friends Service Committee (Southeastern Region Executive Committee - 1994) Florida Housing Coalition, Board Member --1990 Enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma PUBLISHED MATERIALS Native Voices published in Common Ground, The Delta Endangered, Spring 1996, vol. l (1), Penny ^ J'essel httt:3r'�v.rus. Gov /histor£Iarehelogfcl,�oll numltvoice htrn Disaster: Hurricane Andrew and the Miccosukee published in Anthropologists and Indians in the New South, Rachel Bonney and Anthony Paredes, editors (University of Alabama Press, 2001), "A Disaster ", Penny Jessel. This book received the prestigious honor of "Academic Title of the Year for 2002" httn: / /ww-v€ ,. uai) r:. ss. ua. ed. u/C. at: alo --/ProduciSearcls.asn�.`�searcl = ..nthrc�r��sl ��ists ��od �lrt.cli= ns +i n +thej -New +South _ Packet Page -1034- DRAUL!_ T IVIUI+rOC4 155 Wickliffe Drive a Naples, 1=L 34110 239.593.8824 h 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. bradmuckel @msn.com PROFILE Executive Management professional with Organizational Leadership and Architectural Engineering education, along with twenty years of successful project management experience in all phases of project development and design, focused in the areas of civil land development, budget planning, architectural engineering and construction project administration services. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Took ownership of approximately $40 million in projects through the project life cycle utilizing a thorough understanding of Collier County civil land development codes, design documentation and project specifications for Centex Homes in the position of Land Development Project Manager. Acted as liaison between clients, consultants and local government officials utilizing effective communication skills in the position of project management consultant for URS Corporation, a worldwide engineering /construction management consulting firm based in Washington, DC. ® Chaired progress meetings and presentations for high profile clientele in an extremely fast paced, multiple site development project environment assuring positive annual revenue for URS Corporation. a Earned a 3.94 GPA in Bachelor of Science degree program with exposure to course material in the areas of economics, finance, accounting, marketing, management and business law. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, IMMOKALEE 2008 - present Project Manager In this position I am responsible for managing initiatives designed to guide the overall economic benefit of the CRA, as well as individual projects within the geographic boundaries of the Immokalee CRA. Coordinate special projects including the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of moderate construction /maintenance projects, management studies, introduction of new programs, and various professional services including the Immokalee Master Plan update and Public Realm Plan. Assist in the review and update of the Land Development Code ordinances and amendments as applied to the Immokalee Urban Designated Area. W Manage contractual obligations of the CRA to include creating and executing legal agreements, compiling related documentation and processing payments for these obligations. Coordinate with the local CRA Advisory Board and governing Collier County CRA Board regarding contract management, urban design project management and the CRA master plan goals and objectives. CENTEX HOMES, Naples, FL 2004-2008 National developer based in Dallas, Texas that options its land holdings for the development of residential and commercial properties to public and private clients. Land Development Project Manager Primarily focused on consultant management, civil engineering design planning development, scheduling, contract management, bid solicitation and budgeting. Directed all permits, project budgets /contracts /change orders, civil engineering services and project field inspections. Trades managed include civil engineering, landscaping, irrigation, utilities (storm water, potable water, and sewer), lake excavation, dewatering, clearing, surveying, trenching and earthwork. Ensured successful project completion through effective design documentation, material procurement, change implementation, environmental impact and municipality requirements including SFWMD, NPDES, ECOE and Collier County permit adherence and subsequent utility acceptance. Packet Page -1035- MKAWLtY MUCKEL Pano Timms 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. STEWART ENTERPRISES, LLC, Davidsonville, MD 2001-2004 Private General Contracting firm in the Annapolis, Maryland market offering design and construction management services. General Manager of Operations in this position I was responsible for directing all design and project management services of the company. This meant directing the daily goals and objectives of staff, daily subcontractor field management, contract administration, estimating and purchasing duties. • increased profits by $1.5 million annually through effective job cost tracking and contract negotiations. • improved customer satisfaction through a broad understanding of the sequence of events in each project. • Accurately managed project design and permitting procedures insuring adherence to local government building and zoning regulations. URS CORPORATION, Washington DC 1994-2001 Worldwide Engineering and Construction Management firm specializing in telecommunications engineering and total project administration services. Program Management Consultant, 1999 - 2001 • Led and held accountable for training, performance and management tactics of team of seven Construction Project Managers and all associated administrative personnel. • Effectively directed construction project development team, while maintaining a substantial profit margin through effective project administration in all accounting aspects of project including: owner progress billings, invoices, purchase orders, change orders and proposals. s Consulted with Site Acquisition Specialists on all environmental impact and construction development aspects of numerous project sites in the Baltimore/Washington area. Sr. Project Management Consultant, 1996 - 1999 • Managed all aspects of The Astor Courts Apartments renovation project in Baltimore City, a complete demolition / redevelopment project of approximately 47,000 square feet where 9,000 square feet was designed as retail with the remaining 38,000 square feet allocated for residential units. • Performed overall budget analysis and subcontractor scope of work / bid evaluation via blue print "take- offs" and project specification analysis, contract negotiations (buy -out) and construction scheduling. Managed architectural submittals, owner progress billing, change order processing, and monthly • subcontractor progress payments resulting in total client satisfaction and overall project profitability. Led a wide range of project development issues such as conceptual land planning design and regulatory agency permit approval as well as field general contractor site construction supervision. Conducted construction feasibility surveys, developed contracts and managed bid process. Ensured each site was designed and built with adherence to environmental impact and zoning regulations, limit of disturbance boundaries and within client specifications. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Master of Business Administration (MBA), August 2011 BS, Executive Management, Graduated Summa cum Laude, Overall GPA 3.94, 2007 Associates in Architectural Engineering, Dean's List, 2004 Hodges University, Naples, FL Anne Arundel College, Arnold, Maryland: Architectural Design, Honors List Active Member in The Project Management Institute, Membership Number 1039442 Excavation & Trenching Safety Training Seminar, Orlando, FL Innovative Storm Water Design Workshop /Seminar, Florida Gulf Coast University Packet Page -1036- Experience 2008- present Collier County Government Immokalee, Fl Administrative Assistant Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency 2005 -2008 Collier County Government Immokalee, Fl Program Leader (ISQ Fitness Parks & Recreation 2002 -2005 Collier County Government Immokalee, Fl ParkAssistant- Fitness Parks & Recreation 2000 -2001 Collier County Public Schools Immokalee, Fl Teacbers Aide Lake Trafford Elementary School 1995 -1998 Seminole Tribe of Florida Big Cypress, Fl Waitress Swamp Water Cafe Other Jobs 1993 -1994 Redland Christian Migrant Association 1997 -1997 Lozano's Restaurant & Sports Bar 1998-1999 Doub's Western Store 1999 -2000 Collier Count Public Schools 1999 -2000 Goodwill Industries 2002 -2002 AmeriCorps Education 2004 -2005 Florida Gulf Coast University Ft. Myers, ] Completed 2 semesters pursuing education degree 1997 -2000 Edison Community College Ft. Myers, Fl A.A., Associates in Arts (three years of school pursuing education degree) 1993 -1997 Immokalee High School Immokalee Packet Page -1037- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. Certificates Notary CPR Certification (for the professional rescue) First Aid Certified AED Job related College courses: Microsoft Word Microsoft Publisher Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel Typing I Typing If Introduction to Business Microcomputer Skills Interests Volunteering for my community is very important to me. I mostly participate with local kids leagues. Skills Typing 55 wpm Languages Spanish- Speak, Read, and Write Additional Volunteer Experience information lam involved in my community. I have volunteered for the .following organizations: • Goodwill Industries • Immokalee Youth Softball League • Immokalee Pop Warner • Immokalee Scouting (Boys Scouts) • RCMA Americorps • Habitat for Humanity • First Baptist Church • Highlands Elementary • Learning Center References Betancourt, Diane Program Specialist, CCPS (863)674 -4286 Boney, Joseph Park Supervisor, CCG (239) 657 -1951, (239) 584 -9119 Carter, Jason Pharmacist, American Discount Pharmacy (239) 658 -6123 Packet Page -1038- Exhibit 7 State of Florida Certificate of Good standing 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. M.1 Packet Page -1039- 5/24/2011 Item 16.13.2. RESOLUTION.N0. 2009- A..RISOL10TION OF THE COLLIBR COUNTy'CO. MUWJTY 1Duy-BLOPIV[BNT .AIiE1�1 C (CRA) ADVISORY 'COICd' UTTEIE" AUTHORIZING, TI., SUBMITTAL OI+, A. GRANT APPLICATION TO- Tf COLLIER COUNTY HOUS'NG AND 'HUMAN SE19 ICS DEPARTMENT TOB A COW UNITY LAITY DEVELOP. NT iOCK GRA'1� T (CBl3g) SLR THE ][[OMB pM, STM I NT PARTNE RSWP (HOMEp PROGRAM. WHEREAS, Oa -March 14, 2000 the Board of County Comnnissioners (Board) adopted .Resolution No. 2000 -82, which established the h=okalee C1tA .A.tly sort' Committee; arld VMEREAS, on March 14,.2009, the Board adopted Resolution No. 2001043. creating the Community RedevelUmmenf Agency of Collier County, Florida (CRAY; and WHEREAS, on June 13, 2000, the Board adopted Otdinnm-a No, 2000 =42 establishing the Redevelopment -'T"ast Fund which appropriated °incferiaeotal tax tevenuYes, for coixtmut1ity redevelnpmentpurposeg; and WHEREAS; on Tur1e 1, 21700, the Eoaxd approved Resolution No. 20001 91 adopting -a _ Co nmu* Redevelopme& Platt for the "C61nmu pity RedevelopmentArea," which included the ImiTOkaloe Q=munity Redevelopment Area; and WHEREAS, the CRA Advisory Committee dosires to respond to they CDBUIHOME Request fdr Proposal to seek gist fimding to support, the development of the. proposed ItnmoWee Business Development Center at the Ithmokaalee Airport. 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Acknowledgement of Religious Organization Requirements In accordance with the First Amendment of the United States Constitution "church /state principles," CDBG /HOME /ESG assistance may not, as a general rule, be provided to primarily religious entities for any secular or religious activities. Therefore, the following restrictions and limitations apply to any provider which represents that it is, or may be deemed to be, a religious or denominational institution or an organization operated for religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or operates in conncction with a religious or denominational institution or organization. A religious entity that applies for and is awarded CDBG /HOME /ESG funds for public service activities must agree to the following: 1. It will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of religion and will not limit employment or give preference to persons on the basis of religion. 2. It will not discriminate against any person applying for such public services on the basis of religion and will not limit such services or give preference to persons on the basis of religion. 3. It will provide no religious instruction or counseling, conduct no religious worship or services, engage in no religious proselytizing, and exert no other religious influence in the provision of such public services. 4. The portion of a facility used to provide public services assisted in whole or in part under this agreement shall contain no sectarian or religious symbols or decorations; and 5. The funds received under this agreement shall be use to construct, rehabilitate or restore any facility, which is owned by the provider and in which the public services are to be provided. However, minor repairs may be made if such repairs are directly related to the public services located in a structure used exclusively for non - religious purposes and constitute in dollar terms, only a minor portion of the CDBG /HOME /ESG expenditure for the public services. I hereby acknowledge that I have read the specific requirements contained in this attachment and that eligibility of my organizatiorf's paject depends ufcompliance with the requirements contained in this agreement. ,. i f / Al Signature:..;` Printed name and titl Notary V Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this day of %k1-pr i 2011 861'L r' Y c= who is (personally known) or (produced identification) lstate type ofiden itication rSrrnr I �iirC1_, n Signature of Notary T__Y (,r-_' Print Name MOFFLORMA " Maria F. Rodriguez State of Florida = » Commission # EE049566 County of Collier .., Expires; JAN.16, 2015 g( 1T `UEDTMUATL&NTICHOrMRiGCO.,INC. (stamp) Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 37 Packet Page -1043- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. Exhibit 11 INSTRUCTIONS CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION AGREEMENTS /SUB - AGREEMENTS 1. Each non- profit /contractor of federal financial and non - financial assistance that equals or exceeds $100,000 in federal monies must sign this debarment certification prior to agreement execution. Independent auditors who audit federal programs regardless of the dollar amount are required to sign a debarment certification form. Neither Collier County Housing, Human & Veteran Services nor its agreement non - profit /contractors can contract with subcontractors if they are debarred or suspended by the federal government. 2. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when this contract is entered into. If it is later determined that the signed knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, the Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including suspension and /or debarment. 3. The non - profit /contractor shall provide immediate written notice to the grant manager at any time the non- profit /contractor learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 4. The terms "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "person," "principal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this certification, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549 and 45 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations), Part 76. You may contact the grant manager for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. _. 5. The non - profit /contractor further agrees by submitting this certification that, it shall not knowingly enter into any sub - agreement with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this contract unless authorized by the Federal Government. 6. The non - profit /contractor further agrees by submitting this certification that it will require each subcontractor of agreements and /or contracts referencing this contract whose payment will equal or exceed $100,000 in federal monies, to submit a signed copy of this certification with each sub - agreement. 7. Collier County Housing, Human & Veteran Services may rely upon a certification by a nonprofit contractor or subcontractor entity that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from contracting or subcontracting unless the department knows that the certification is erroneous. 8. The non - profit /contractor may rely upon a certification by a subcontractor entity that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from contracting /subcontracting unless the non -profit /contractor knows that the certification is erroneous. 9. The signed certifications of all subcontractors shall be kept on file with non- profit /contractor. Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 38 Packet Page -1044- CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION AGREEMENTS /SUB- AGREEMENTS 5/24/2011 Item 16.B.2. �nnua ii This certification is required by the regulation implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, signed February 18, 1986. The guidelines were published in the May 29, 1987 Federal Register (52 Fed. Reg., pages 20360- 20369). (1) The prospective non-profit/contractor certifies, by signing this certification, that neither he nor his principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in contracting with Collier County Housing, Human & Veteran Services by any federal department or agency. (2) Where the prospective non - profit /contractor is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective non- profit /contractor shall attach an explanation to this certification. Signature. ,ko �` -i , u,<s,�f u Date Name an Title of Autffo zed Individual (Print or type) Name of Organization E Collier County HHVS Grant Application FY2011 -2012 39 Packet Page -1045- - -- - --__ .., - --- -a„ - t-VIUCI[Le us tuna AvaIlawircy 5/24/2011 Item 16.B.2. Packet Page -1046- 5/24/2011 Item 16.13.2. PURCHASING POLICY OF COLLIER COUNTY I. ESTABLISHMENT OF PURCHASING POLICY Ordinance No. 87 -25 provides for the adoption of a Purchasing Policy. Collier County Resolution No. 97-435 establishes the following Purchasing Policy. II. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES A. The Purchasing Department shall be responsible for 1. Seeldng_Maximum Value: Act to procure for the County the highest quality commodities, and contractual services at least expense to the County. 2. Encouraging competition: Endeavor to obtain as full and open competition as possible on all purchases and sales. 3. Procedures: Establish and amend, when necessary, operational procedures for the implementation of the Purchasing Policy provided by ordinance. Said procedures shall become effective only when approved in writing by the County Manager. Copies of the procedures shall be maintained on file in the office of the Purchasing Department. 4. Purchasing Analysis: Keep informed of current developments in the field of purchasing, prices, market conditions and new products, and secure for the County the benefits of research conducted 'in the field of purchasing by other governmental jurisdictions, national technical societies, trade associations having national recognition, and by private business and organizations. 5. Purchasing Manual: Prescribe and maintain a standard Purchasing Manual for all using agencies. The content of said manual will be governed by this Policy. 6. forms: Prescribe and maintain such forms as shall be found reasonably necessary to the operation of this Policy. 7. Vendor Certification: Document that vendors doing business with the County have acknowledged their understanding and acceptance of the terms and conditions of the County's Purchasing Policy and have agreed to' abide by those terms. 8. Bulk Purchases: Exploit the possibilities of buying "in bulk" so as to take full advantage of discount. 9. Vendors' Catalog File: Prepare, adopt and maintain a vendor's catalog file. Said catalog shall be organized according to materials and/or services and shall contain descriptions of vendors' commodities, prices and discount. 10. Tax Exemptions: Act so as to procure for the County tax exemptions to which it is entitled. 91. Cooperation: Cooperate with using agencies so as to secure for the County the maximum efficiency in budgeting and accounting. Packet Page -1047- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. 2. Professional services; and, in instances when authorized by the Purchasing Director where commodities or services are purchased directly from the owner of a copyright or patent, a governmental agency, a recognized educational institution, a not - for -profit entity or when there are no other identifiable sources available. 3. Purchases that the Director has determined to be legitimate single source purchases. 4. Valid public emergencies or other instances deemed by the Director to be in the best interests of the County. 5. Purchase of services from experts or consultants by or through the Office of the County Attorney for purposes of preparing for or defending against imminent or pending civil litigation or administrative proceedings. C. All purchases greater than $1,000 but less than or equal to $3,000 will generally be processed using a regular purchase order. However, such purchases may be processed using a purchasing card in accordance with Section XXN of this policy. V. FORMAL COMPETITNE THRESHOLD (Purchases in excess of $50.000) A. It is the intent of the Board of County Commissioners to establish an amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) as the County's formal competitive threshold for purchases. The established limit shall be applied to all methods of purchase by agencies under the purview of the Board of County Commissioners, including but not limited to competitive sealed bids, competitive proposals and competitive selection and negotiation. The requirement for formal competition may be waived by the Board of County Commissioners where permitted by law, under the following circumstances: 1. Purchase of library books, education and/or personnel tests, similar audio visual materials, periodicals, printed library cards, etc. 2. Single source purchases (pursuant to subsection C). 3. Valid public emergencies (pursuant to Section 4. Where it is determined to be in the best interests of the County to do so. B. All purchases subject to formal competition shall be awarded by the Board of County Commissioners unless otherwise delegated by the Board via formal public action. C. Exemption For Single Source Commodities: Purchases of commodities and services from a single source may be exempted from formal competition upon certification by the Purchasing Director of both of the following conditions: 1. The item(s) is the only one available that can properly perform the intended function(s); 2. The recommended vendor /contractor is the only one ready, willing and able to meet the County's requirements. All Single Source purchases in excess of the formal competitive threshold shall be exempted from formal competition by the Board. Recurring single source Packet Page -1048- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. sent to the vendors /contractors on the Collier County Purchasing Department vendor database shall be limited to commodities or services that are similar in character and ordinarily handled by the trade group to which the notices are sent. Vendors/contractors are responsible for maintaining their profiles in the database to ensure proper notifications are received. Vendors/contractors may be removed from the database by the Director for continual non - response to formal solicitations and violations to the Purchasing Policy. The Director shall have the discretion to continue to issue formal solicitations and accept formal bids, proposals and other tenders using paper where appropriate. 4. Bid Deposits: When deemed necessary by the Director, bid deposits shall be prescribed in the public notices inviting bids. Said deposits shall be in the amount equal to five percent of the bid submitted. The Director shall have the authority to return the deposits of all bidders prior to award of bid contract by the Board of County Commissioners. A successful bidder shall forfeit any deposit required by the Director upon failure on the vendor's part to enter into a contract within ten (10) working days after written notice of award. 5. Bid Addenda: An addendum to a specification shall be defined as an addition or change in the already prepared specifications for which an invitation has been issued for formal quotations or an announcement has been posted for a formal sealed bid. Any addendum to a request for formal sealed bids shall be approved by the Department Director or designee and the Purchasing Director. The addendum shall clearly point out any addition or change to the invitation for bids. The Purchasing Department shall be responsible for insuring that addenda are available on the e- procurement website and that all prospective bidders who have downloaded specifications are notified of the addendum prior to opening of bids. B. Procedure for Bids: 1. Sealed Bids: Sealed bids shall be submitted manually or electronically to the Director and if manual shalt be clearly identified as bids on the outside of the sealed envelope. 2._ Opening : Bids shall be opened publicly at the time and place stated in the public notices and shall be witnessed and certified by the Purchasing Department. 3. Tabulation: A tabulation of all bids received shall be made either electronically or manually by the Purchasing Department and shall be available for public inspection. C. Tie Bids: Where there are low tie bids, the award process shall first be subject to Section 287.087, F.S. In the event that ail of the tied bidders comply with Section 287.087, F.S., the Purchasing Department shall determine if any of the bidders would be considered a local business as defined under Section XI of this policy. If one (and only one) of the bidders is determined to be a local business, then award of contract shall be made to that bidder. In the event that two or more local bidders are tied thereafter, award of contract shall be made in accordance with Section X1.2.(a) of this policy. Packet Page -1049- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. W. PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES A. Because differences in price may only be a minor concern compared to qualitative considerations, professional services may be exempted by the Purchasing Director from the competitive bidding process. instead, professional services will be typically acquired through one of the following methods: 1. Competitive Selection and Negotiation. 2. Competitive Proposals (pursuant to Section Vi11). B. A professional service shall be defined as assistance obtained in support of County operations from an independent contractor in one or more of the following professional fields: 1. Appraisal Services - real and personal property appraisers. 2. Architecture, professional engineering, landscape architecture, or registered land surveying services (as per Section 287.055, F.S.). 3. Audit and Accounting Services - auditors and accountants (excepting the selection of the annual auditor which shall be conducted as per Section 11.45, F.S.). 4. Consultants - planning, management, technological or scientific advisors. 5. Financial Services - bond counsel, rating and underwriting, financial advisor, and investment services. 6. Legal Services - attorneys and legal professionals. - 7. Medical Services - medicine, psychiatry, dental, hospital, and other health professionals. C. Requests exclusively for services defined under ViI.B.2 will be procured in a manner consistent with Section 287.055, F.S., known as "The Consultant's Competitive Negotiation Act" as required by said statute. Projects may include, but are not strictly limited to one or more of the following: 1. Fixed assignment contracts: A grouping of minor professional service (including construction inspection services) assignments. 2. Fixed term contracts: Countywide agreements for various and miscellaneous minor professional services (including construction inspection services) on an as needed basis. 3. General Professional Services: includes administration, support and management of engineering, architectural, surveying and planning aciivities. Prior to issuing a work order under a contract identified under Section ViI.C.1 -3, the Director shall have the discretion to solicit project or task specific proposals from one firm or from multiple firms under a fixed term contract. In such instances, each solicitation shall be issued on a "best value" basis where qualifications and price are considered. Each solicitation shall include at minimum a description of work to Packet Page -1050- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. is asked to propose a commodity(s) or service(s) to meet the needs of the County. 4. Where the County desires to enter into a single contract for the design and construction of a public construction project(s). B. For purchases in excess of the formal competitive threshold and where appropriate or required by law, the competitive proposals process will be utilized. The process will be conducted in a manner similar to the sealed bid process as set forth under Section VI except where otherwise stated in this section. The competitive proposals process shall proceed as follows: 1. A Request for Proposals (RFP) will be prepared and distributed in a manner consistent with the definition of said term found in Section 2 of Collier County Ordinance No. 87 -25. Notice of said request(s) shall be publicly posted by the Purchasing Department at least 21 calendar days preceding the last day established for the receipt of proposals. 2. Each Request for Proposals shall identify the appropriate evaluation procedures and criteria to be applied to the selection of the best proposal among the respondents. Each RFP pertaining to the award of a design /build contract(s) shall be subject to the requirements of Section 287.055 F.S. 3. Prior to the announcement and distribution of the RFP, a selection committee shall be appointed by the County Manager to evaluate the proposals received. For all purchases made under the Competitive Proposals method, the County Manager may empower the selection committee to designate and rank the proposals prior to the commencement of negotiations and to negotiate a tentative agreement, subject to award by the Board. 4. Proposals may be solicited and/or received in one or more steps as permitted by law and deemed appropriate by the Purchasing Director. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Purchasing Director shall have the discretion to solicit and conduct simultaneous or concurrent negotiations with one or more firms. C. For purchases in excess of the formal competitive threshold, final selection of the awardee will be made by the Board of County Commissioners. D. Purchases less than or equal to the formal competitive threshold may be authorized by the Purchasing Director, as permitted by law and shall not require formal solicitation or announcement unless deemed necessary by the Purchasing Director. lX. PROCUREMENT OF DESIGN /BUILD CONTRACTS A. Procurements for the design and construction of public construction projects may be obtained through a single contract with a firm selected in a manner permitted under Section 287.055, F.S. and the procedures set forth in this section. B. Upon completion of the Design Criteria Package, procurements of Design/Build services shall be processed in a manner consistent with Section VIII hereof entitled "Competitive Proposals ". C. Administrative procedures shall be established by the County Manager or his designee for utilization of the design criteria professional concerning the evaluation of the proposals submitted by the design/build firms, the supervision or the Packet Page -1051- 5/24/2011 Item 163.2. d. Utiliizing directories and other reference sources that list these enterprises. e. Publicizing this Policy to encourage these enterprises to participate in the County's procurement process. f. Other actions designed to identify these enterprises who seek to provide commodities and services to the County. 3. Maintain a list of these enterprises. 4. Disseminate information regarding competitive opportunities with the County in order to allow qualified small businesses and DBEs, MBEs and WBEs to participate in the County's procurement process. D. Conformity with Applicable Law: The provisions of this section shall be construed in conformity with applicable state and federal law. To the extent that state law conflicts with federal law, federal law shall supersede such state law. XL Procedure to Provide Preference to Local Businesses in County Contracts. Except where otherwise provided by federal or state law or other funding source restrictions or as otherwise set forth in the purchasing policy, purchases of commodities and services shall give preference to local businesses in the following manner. (1) *Local Business° defined Local business means the vendor has a valid occupational license issued by Collier County at least one year prior to bid or proposal submission to do business within Collier County that authorizes the business to provide the commodities or services to be purchased, and a physical business address located within the limits of Collier County from which the vendor operates or performs business. Post Office Boxes are not verifiable and shall not by used for the purpose of establishing said physical address. In addition to the foregoing, a vendor shall not be considered a "local business" unless it contributes to the economic development and well -being of Collier County in a verifiable and measurable way. This may include, but not be limited to, the retention and expansion of employment opportunities, the support and increase to the County's tax base, and residency of employees and principals of the business within Collier County. Vendors shall affirm in writing their compliance with the foregoing at the time of submitting their bid or proposal to be eligible for consideration as a "local business" under this section. A vendor who misrepresents the Local Preference status of its firm in a proposal or bid submitted to the County will lose the privilege to claim Local Preference status for a period of up to one year. (2) Preference in purchase of commodities and services by means of competitive ,bid, request for proposals, qualifications or other submitfats and competitive negotiation and selection. Under any such applicable solicitation, bidders /proposers desiring to receive local preference will be invited and required to affirmatively state and provide documentation as set forth in the solicitation in support of their status as a local business. Any bidderiproposer who fails to submit sufficient documentation with their bid /proposal offer shall not be granted local preference consideration for the purposes of that specific contract award. Except where federal or state law, or any other funding source, mandates to the contrary, Collier County and its agencies and instrumentalities, will give preference to local businesses In the following manner: (a) Competitive bid (local price match option). Each formal competitive bid solicitation shall clearly identify how the price order of the bids received will be evaluated and determined. When a qualified and responsive, non -local business submits the lowest price bid, and the bid submitted by one or more qualified and responsive local 11 Packet Page -1052- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. consideration as a "local business" under this section. In no event shall the amount of the preference accorded other local government firms exceed the amount of preference that such local govemment extends to Collier County firms competing for its contracts. (6) Purview and administration of this policy. This policy shall apply to all departments and units under the direct purview of the Board of County Commissioners. The Purchasing Department shall be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining administrative procedures in support of this policy. (7) subsequent Review and Sunset Provision. Pursuant to the adopting resolution, this local preference section is being added to the purchasing policy in support of the local economy during difficult economic times in Collier County. On or about one year of the effective date, the Purchasing Department will provide the Board with an update of the results and impacts to date of this local preference policy. Within two years of the effective date, the Board shall receive a similar report from the Purchasing Department and shall determine whether to continue or modify this policy. Should the Board not elect to continue the local preference policy, it will expire at that time. XII. PAYMENT OF INVOICES A. It is the intent of the Board of County Commissioners that all agencies under its purview be in compliance with Section 218.70 F.S., otherwise known as the "Local Government Prompt Payment Act". Pursuant to this, the requirements of this section shall apply to the following transactions: 1. The purchase of commodities and services; 2. The purchase or lease of personal property; 3. The lease of real property. B. The Purchasing Director shall have the authority to establish and maintain a procedure that authorizes minor payment variances between the purchase order and invoice where warranted. The authority to pay such variances shall not exceed 5% of the purchase order amount or $500, whichever is less. C. Additionally, the Purchasing Director shall be permitted to establish and maintain a procedure that authorizes the payment of freight and delivery charges that are not specifically identified on the purchase order. D. It shall be the responsibility of the Purchasing Director, in consultation with the Finance Director and using agencies, to establish, distribute and administer procedures for the timely payment of all transactions as defined under XILA hereof. Such procedures shall include, but not be limited to the following: 1. Formally defining the County's requirements for the content and submission of, a proper invoice, codifying the County's payment requirements and formally notifying each vendor of their availability. 2. Steps required for the receipt of all invoices and the prompt return of improper invoices. 3. Steps required for the resolution of payment disputes between the County and a vendor. 13 Packet Page -1053- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2 5. Where applicable, pursuant to Section 287.133 F.S., a provision requiring the contractor /vendor to inform the County if he/she has been convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. A purchase order that embodies these provisions shall be sufficient documentation of the procurement. The Purchasing Director shall have the discretion to determine the circumstances under which a purchase order (and all documents included by reference) shall serve as the contract document. B. Contract Manager Every procurement of services shall be administered by the using agency (requesting department). C. Contract Changes: Notices issued under a purchase or contract may be authorized and executed by the Purchasing/General Services Director, excepting notices that terminate a Board- approved purchase or contract in its entirety. Modifications to a Board approved purchase or contract, including but not limited to change orders, supplemental agreements, amendments and changes by letter may be authorized and executed by the Purchasing /General Services Director provided that the change (or the sum of the changes) amounts to not more than the greater of (1) 10 percent of the current Board approved amount. or (ii) $10,000. The proviso at the end of the previous paragraph shall not be applicable to term contracts or blanket purchase orders where the County desires to procure commodities and /or services on an as needed basis without having to obligate itself to a total contract amount. Rather, such purchases shall be based on fixed unit prices or other predetermined pricing methods and shall be limited in quantity by the amount of funds appropriated in the budget of the using agency(ies). Such purchases shall be subject to all other provisions of this policy. Notices that terminate an entire purchase or contract that was Board approved, and contract modifications that increase the total contract amount beyond the limits set forth above as applicable, shall require the approval of the Board of County Commissioners or as otherwise provided for in this policy. The Board shall have broad authority, within the limits of the law, to evaluate and approve any recommended contract modification without requiring further competition. All deductive changes pertaining to the use of direct material purchases, including those that reduce the contract amount by more than ten percent below the current Board approved contract amount shall be reported to the Board monthly as part of the monthly contract changes report and shall not require prior Board approval. D. Contract Extension: Extension(s) of a Board - approved contract for commodities or services may be requested by the contract manager to the Purchasing /General Services Director in writing for a period not to exceed six (6) months (cumulatively) and shall be subject to the same terms and conditions set forth in the initial contract. The Purchasing /General Services Director shall have the authority to authorize and execute all such extensions. Any extension(s) that exceed six months (cumulatively) shall be approved by the Board of County Commissioners. Extensions of contracts that do not (inclusive of the extension) exceed the formal competitive threshold may be authorized and executed by the Purchasing /General Services Director without Board action. E. Contract Renewal: The PurchasinglGenerai Services Director shall have the authority to authorize and execute renewals of contracts for commodities and /or services subject to the following conditions: Is Packet Page -1054- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. The Purchasing Department shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining administrative procedures that set forth any delegations of authority made pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this Section I, that set forth formal processes for each of the instruments referenced in this Article XV, and that are in all respects subject to the provisions of this Article XV. These procedures shall also set forth generalized requirements for (i) such pre - execution reviews of documents by the Office of the County Attorney and (ii) pre - execution reviews of documents by such other departments, if any, as the Purchasing[GeneraI Services Director determines to be appropriate and advisable. J. Payments to Contractors Vendors and Consultants Prior to the execution of a formal contract subject to this policy, the Purchasing Department shall have the discretion to establish a formal payment schedule and payment terms within the agreement. Such terms and conditions shall be consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws and the formal solicitation documents. In accordance with Section 298.735 (8), F.S., the Purchasing Director shall establish procedures to reduce to 5% the amount of retainage withheld from each subsequent progress payment issued to a contractor where applicable. The Purchasing Director, or his designee, shall have the discretion to establish, in writing, a scheduie(s) to further reduce the percentage of cumulative retainage held throughout the course of the project schedule where warranted. The discretion of the project manager to reduce the percentage of cumulative retainage shall be subject to the following: 1. That the term "cumulative retainage" is defined to mean "the dollar total of the funds retained from all payments issued under the contract divided by the gross dollar total of all monthly pay requests (or the total of all payment amounts deemed allowable by the project manager, whichever is less) ". 2. That any decision to reduce retainage shall be formally communicated in a letter to the Contractor's appropriate representative and that the letter affirmatively states that the Contractor has performed the contract work in a satisfactory manner. 3. That the cumulative retainage not be adjusted until at least 50% of the work has been completed and payment has been issued. 4. That the Purchasing Director's letter expressly sets forth the percentage of . cumulative retainage to be held for the remaining pay requests. The Purchasing Director's designee shall also be granted the discretion to authorize the partial release or payment of contract retainage to the contractor prior to final completion of all project work provided that: 1. The contractor has performed in a satisfactory manner to date. 2. The total aggregate work under the agreement is at least 50°% completed and accepted (i.e.; payments equaling at least 50% of the contract amount less retainage have been issued) 17 Packet Page -1055- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. Purchasing Director, in consultation with the contract manager (and other appropriate County stafl), shall have the authority to address all such protests received under subsection B and to determine whether postponement of the bid opening or proposal closing time is appropriate. The Purchasing Director's decision shall be considered final and conclusive unless the protesting party files a subsequent formal protest of the recommended contract award as described under this section. C. Any actual or prospective bidder or respondent to an invitation for bids or a Request for Proposals who desires to formally protest a recommended contract award shall submit a notice of intent to protest to the Purchasing Directorwithin two (2) calendar days, excluding weekends and County holidays, from the date of the initial posting of the recommended award. D. All formal protests with respect to a recommended contract award shall be submitted in writing to the Purchasing Director for a decision. Said protests shall be submitted within five (5) calendar days, excluding weekends and County holidays, from the date that the notice of intent to protest is received by the Purchasing Director. The formal protest shall contain, but not be limited to the following information: 1. Name and address of County agency affected and the bid number and title. 2. The name and address of the protesting party. 3. A statement of disputed Issues of material fact. if there are no disputed material facts, the written letter must so indicate. 4. A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged and of any relevant rules, regulations, statutes, and constitutional provisions entitling the protesting party to relief. 5. A demand for the relief to which the protesting party deems himself entitled. 6. Such other information as the protesting party deems to be material to the issue. E. in the event of a timely protest of contract award consistent with the requirements of this section, the Purchasing Director shall not proceed further with the award of the contract until all appropriate administrative remedies as delineated under this section have been exhausted or until the Board of County Commissioners makes a determination on the record that the award of a contract without delay is in the best interests of the County. Neither the protesting party, their agents or their representatives shall have any private contact or discussions with individual County Commissioners or any independent hearing officer (where applicable) regarding the protest prior to the protest being heard or reviewed by either of the aforementioned unless requested to do so by the Purchasing Director. F. The Purchasing Director shall review the merits of each timely protest and in consultation with the contract manager and other appropriate County staff, issue a decision stating the reasons for the decision and the protesting party's rights of appeal under section XIX. Said decision shall be in writing and mailed or otherwise furnished to the protesting party. The decision of the Purchasing Director shall be final and conclusive unless the protesting party delivers a subsequent written objection to the Purchasing' Director within two (2) calendar days, excluding weekends and County holidays from the date of receipt of the decision. G. In the event of a subsequent objection pursuant to subsection F, the County Manager shall have the discretion to appoint an independent hearing officer to W Packet Page -1056- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. A. Inspection by Using Agengy. The Director shall have the authority to authorize using agencies having the staff and facilities for adequate inspection to inspect all deliveries made to such using agencies under rules and regulations which the Director shall prescribe. B. Testin : The Director shall have the authority to require chemical and physical tests of samples submitted with bids and samples of deliveries which are necessary to determine their quality and conformance with specifications. In the performance of such tests, the Director shall have the authority to make use of laboratory facilities of any agency of the County or of any outside laboratory. XXI11. SURPLUS COMMODITIES AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY All using agencies shall submit to the Director, at such times and in such form as shall be prescribed, reports showing stocks of all tangible personal property which are no longer used or which have become obsolete, worn out or scrapped. A. Transfer. The Director shall have the authority to transfer surplus stock to other using agencies. B. Sale: The Director shall have authority to sell all commodities of a value less than the limits proscribed under Chapter 274 F.S., which have become unsuitable for County use. Sales under this section shall be made to the highest responsible bid and in conformance with Section, 274, F.S. The Director shall be authorized to approve all sales where the net revenue to the County does not exceed $50,000. All sales exceeding $50,000 in net revenue to the County will be approved by the Board prior to completing the sale or conducting the sales event. C. Trade In: The Director shall be authorized to approve purchases that include the "trade in" of existing items (including assets) pursuant to the purchase of new, replacement or upgraded items /services. D. Donation: Operating departments under the purview of the Board of County Commissioners shall be authorized to accept items donated to the County. The receipt of all items not considered to be assets as defined under Florida law is to be documented by a letter from the operating department director to the donating entity. Items considered to be assets are to be documented using the appropriate forms and forwarded to the Foxed Assets Section of the Clerk of Courts Finance Division. Documentation is to include, but not be limited to; the date the asset(s) was received; the estimated fair market value of the asset(s); a description of the asset(s); a serial number if applicable and the fund /cost center under which the asset(s) will be assigned. E. Disposition of Assets: The Director shall have the authority to determine whether previously - acquired items (including assets) that are no longer useful to the agency have commercial value and if not to dispose of such items in an appropriate manner with or without offering such items for sale, trade or donation to other entities. The Fixed Assets Section of the Clerk of Courts' Finance Division will submitted a quarterly report that identifies any assets that are disposed of under the provisions of this subsection. XXIV. PURCHASING CARD PROGRAM The Director shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the County`s purchasing card program. For the purpose of this policy, a purchasing card is a 21 Packet Page - .1057- 5/24/2011 Item 16.13.2. XXVI. REPEAL PRIOR AND CONFLICTING All resolutions and policies or parts of resolutions and policies, in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed. XXVII. EFFECTIVE DATE An official copy of this Policy shall be filed in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners immediately after enactment and this Policy shall take effect at that time. XXVIii. CONFLICT OF INTEREST When procuring commodities or services using County funds, each entity and employee under the purview of the Board of County Commissioners shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws concerning conflict of interest. For state or federal Community Development Block Grant funded projects, entities and employees shall comply with the requirements of Part 85, Section 36(b)(3) of the Housing and Urban Development Code. XX1X. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION The Board shall grant authority to County staff to suspend and/or debar vendors, contractors, consultants and other interested and affected persons from active participation in obtaining County contracts. The purpose of any such action shall be to protect the County's interests and the integrity of the County's contracting process. The suspension and debarment processes shall be considered to be separate from and in addition to the award evaluation and vendor performance evaluation processes authorized elsewhere in this policy. A. Definition of Terms: For the purposes of this section, the following terms have been defined as follows: I. Affiliate refers to associated business entities or individuals that control or could control the contractor or are controlled by the contractor or could be controlled by the contractor. 2. Civil Judgment refers to a judgment or finding of a civil offense by any court of competent jurisdiction. 3. Contractor means any individual or legal entity that a. Directly or indirectly (e.g.; through an affiliate), submits offers for or is awarded, or reasonably may be expected to submit offers for or be awarded, a County contract for construction of for procurement of commodities and services, including professional services; or b. Conducts business, or reasonably may be expected to conduct business, with the County as an agent, surety, representative or subcontractor of another contractor. c. For the purposes of this section, the terms "vendor" and 'consultant" shall have the same meaning as "contractor" and the terra "sub consultant" shall have the-same meaning as the term "subcontractor ". 4. Conviction means a judgment or conviction of a criminal offense, felony or misdemeanor, by any court of competent jurisdiction, whether entered upon a verdict or a plea, and includes a conviction entered upon a plea of no to contendere. 23 Packet Page -1058- 5/24/2011 Item 16.13.2. g. Presence of principals or corporate officers in the business of concern, who were principals within another business at the time when the other business was suspended or debarred within the last three years under the provisions of this section. h. Violation of the ethical standards set forth under applicable state or county laws. L Debarment of the contractor by another public agency. j. Any other cause deemed to be so serious and compelling as to materially affect the qualifications or integrity of the contractor. 2. Debarment Procedure: a. The county department requesting the debarment action shall submit to the PGS Director a written complaint setting forth the reason(s) for seeking debarment and shall identify a recommended debarment period. b. The PGS Director shall review the complaint, verify whether it is compliant with the provision of this policy, direct any appropriate changes and forward the complaint to the contractor. c. The contractor shall review the complaint and shall provide a written response (with supporting documentation) to each allegation. The response shall be provided to the PGS Director within 10 (ten) business days of receipt of the allegations submittal. In the event that the contractor falls to respond to the complaint within the prescribed time period, the complaint, as forwarded to the contractor, shall become an effective debarment decision without further appeal, d. in the event that the contractor files a timely and complete response to the complaint and the debarment action is based upon a conviction, judgment or other event(s) where there is no significant dispute over material facts, the PGS Director shall determine the period of debarment on the basis of the undisputed material information set forth or referenced in the complaint, the contractor's reply and the parameters set forth in this section. In the event that the Contractor objects to the PGS Director's decision, the Contractor shall have a maximum of three business days to file an appeal of the debarment decision with the PGS Director. The appeal will be forwarded to and considered by the County Manager (or his designee), who will review the debarment record compiled by the initiating department and the contractor. Should the County Manager overturn the PGS Director's decision; the County Manager shall formally cite the reasons for doing so. In the event that the contractor files a timely and complete reply to the complaint and where the facts are in dispute, the Purchasing Department will convene a debarment committee (hereinafter referred to as 'the committee') consisting of at least three individuals who will review the complaint and the contractor's reply. The County Manager or his designee shall formally appoint the committee, which will generally consist of county employees, none of whom shall be a member of the department initiating the complaint. At the discretion of the County Manager, a member from private industry with a particular area of relevant expertise may be appointed to the committee, provided that this member is not a direct or 25 Packet Page -1059- 5/24/2011 Item 16.B.2. b. At its sole discretion, the committee (having the same or different composition) may reduce the debarment period upon a written request from the contractor to do so, based on one or more of the following reasons: 1. Newly discovered material evidence; 2. A reversal of the conviction, civil judgment or other action upon which the debarment was based; 3. Bona fide change in ownership or management; 4. Elimination of other causes for which the debarment was imposed; or 5. Other reasons that the committee might deem appropriate. The contractor's request shall be submitted to the PGS Director in writing and shall be based on one or more of the aforementioned reasons. c. The decision of the committee regarding a reduction of the debarment period is final and not subject to appeal. 4. The Effects ofDebannent: a. Debarred contractors are excluded from receiving County contracts. Departments shall not solicit offers from, award contracts to, or consent to subcontractors with debarred contractors, unless the County Manager or his designee determines that emergency or single source conditions exist and grants written approval for such actions. Debarred contractors are excluded from conducting business with the County as agents, representatives, subcontractors or partners of other contractors. b. The Purchasing Department shall notify all Board departments of the final debarment decision and the effects of that decision with regard to conducting business with the debarred entity(ies) during the debarment period. 5. Continuation of Current Contracts: a. Departments may not renew or otherwise extend the duration of current contracts with debarred contractors in place at the time of the debarment unless the PGS Director or his designee determines that it is in the best interests of the County to allow the contractor to continue or finish the work within an additional, limited period of time. b. Debarment shall constitute grounds for terminating an open agreement with a contractor. However, the contract manager may permit completion of an open contract(s) provided that the debarred contractor has performed in a satisfactory manner to date under the open contract(s) unless otherwise directed by the PGS Director. 27 Packet Page -1060- All / EXHI 5/24/2011 Item 16.13.2. IMMOKALEE HELPING OUTR:PEOPLE in EMERGENCIES, Inc. June 21, 2010 SML%1iSor- .as,. Matto Ccrs & Volouteern I implore the DOT to consider 2 or 3 things -#1 is to place flashing lights that can. David crow either be pressed, or automatically light up when someone approaches the crossing. Janie A csistaat (A very similar set up is used on St. Petersburg Beach Causeway.) I ti could also re- quest consideration to lower the speed limit to 25 nines per hour between the two Pro nl Mann r traffic lights at 1st and 901. Utnless something is done .soon to correct- this situation, Dave u:mso° we will have -more fatalities of pedestrians, and more vehicular accidents. I arse also concerned that the "school crossing"' light which flashes just south of the Casino on I nrnokalee Road (1st Street). I have lived here for 21 years and I have never. observed one person crossing the road at that point to go to the adult educa- tion center 2 blocks away. The placement of that "school crossing" borders on be- ing ridiculous, and would recommend it's remoi-al ... place the lights and signs on that small. street rather titan on a main thoroughfare, since that is a useless interfer- ence to traffic flow. Thanking you in advance for your Help in presenting these requests to the proper authorities} I am YWsincer S Ric hard L. Heers, Executive Director- HOPE; Inc. Mlniru,19A4lrew P. 0. Bw 777, Ilwllokalee, F1_ 34143 Qiria lac:rtrd at 1411 Lake Turf ordlWd (Firer Rapist Chwr•L} .twkpkve.• 239 -657 =3989 FAX- 239 - 6574185 FEID # 20•i74OW2 �r- Packet Page -1061- Ivls. Penny Phillippi, Executive Director -CRA 310.tUachua Street In nokalee, FL 3.4142 P.x__ eg�ti�e:Hganl Julie Hamilton, Chair Dear Penny: Pastor Robert Seile, V Chair Richard Rice, Secretary BemardoRanlhart,Treas. I have recently shared my grave Concern over two transportation issues here in Im- mokalee with the commander of the Immokalee substation, Lt. Michael Dolan. Bernard of s€ Bernardo Bamhart•t�itxida While he was in agreement with both. of m issues one of which is really very g1CC y , y Cammtmity Bank grave, he recommended that I share my concer.°m in writing with you so that these Rev.A Gray-Guaaalrrpe Rev. FA Gray -PDA concerns can be shared in the proper venue and hopefully corrective measures can p ' P > Robert 1-1alnran -U of Norida be taken. JulicHamillon -Youth Ranch Richard Rice -CLO, Laoeru Collier Chamber of Corn. In the past month I have three times stopped to allow pedestrians to cross the Rev. Robert Belle, Amigos en CristoslHope Lutherair street neat the Friendship House as required by the new small signs that are placed Rev, Merritt NVaters- I•Ulr1O on route 29, requiring that vehicles stop. I have put on my 4-way flashers, and, on uMCOR all three occasions cars have whizzed by nee probably going at least 35 miles per Hxenn '4e nire<tn: hour. I am deathly afraid that I $nY going to be the cause of someone being killed or Richard L. fleets will thyself be rannned in the rear. SML%1iSor- .as,. Matto Ccrs & Volouteern I implore the DOT to consider 2 or 3 things -#1 is to place flashing lights that can. David crow either be pressed, or automatically light up when someone approaches the crossing. Janie A csistaat (A very similar set up is used on St. Petersburg Beach Causeway.) I ti could also re- quest consideration to lower the speed limit to 25 nines per hour between the two Pro nl Mann r traffic lights at 1st and 901. Utnless something is done .soon to correct- this situation, Dave u:mso° we will have -more fatalities of pedestrians, and more vehicular accidents. I arse also concerned that the "school crossing"' light which flashes just south of the Casino on I nrnokalee Road (1st Street). I have lived here for 21 years and I have never. observed one person crossing the road at that point to go to the adult educa- tion center 2 blocks away. The placement of that "school crossing" borders on be- ing ridiculous, and would recommend it's remoi-al ... place the lights and signs on that small. street rather titan on a main thoroughfare, since that is a useless interfer- ence to traffic flow. Thanking you in advance for your Help in presenting these requests to the proper authorities} I am YWsincer S Ric hard L. Heers, Executive Director- HOPE; Inc. Mlniru,19A4lrew P. 0. Bw 777, Ilwllokalee, F1_ 34143 Qiria lac:rtrd at 1411 Lake Turf ordlWd (Firer Rapist Chwr•L} .twkpkve.• 239 -657 =3989 FAX- 239 - 6574185 FEID # 20•i74OW2 �r- Packet Page -1061- CRA Governine Roa r'd commissioner Donna Fiala Chair Commissioner font Henning Commissioner James-N. WOO Commissioner Fred W. Coyle 'Commissioner Frank Hulas ERA Advikon.Ronrd Richard Rice Chnimlan Edward "Ski' Olesky Jeffrey Randall Michael racundo Chief Tom D1VIS Robert Holman Ea- officio Jotio E'stmincra Kitchell Snow Floyd Cm%s Ana Salazar Jo Iles Wall Et,e Doyo Carrie Williams RC A Staff Penny Philfippi E cccutiNr Director 239.252.2310 Bradley Muckel Project Manager 239.252.5549 -Christie Detnncotrtt Administrativo Assistont 239252.2313 5/24/2011 Item 16.13.2. IMA.A0KALEE CRAComer County Community RedeveWmeni-Agenc August 26, 2010 Mr. Eugene Calvert Project Manager, Collier County Transportation Engineering Department .2885 South Horseshoe Drive Naples, Florida 34104 Dear Mi, Calvert: On behalf 'of the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board, which is comprised of individuals representing both conununity and business groups from the Irnmokalee area, we would like to formally request your Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST) perform an update to its 2008 Immokalee Pedestrian Safety Study. As you know, pedestrian injury and fatality incidents along SR29 (Main Street) and CR846 (South First Street) in Inunokalee have historically been significantly higher than the state -wide average. The Imnfokalee CRA has received n rnerous inquiries of concern related to the inadequacies of the pedestrian crossing systems on both of these roads. As a result, we are seeking grant funding from both County and State entities for .the installation of illuminating devices that will increase the effectiveness of the-. existing pedestrian crossing systems. Although the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization is considering our -`Box Funds" grant application for ftinding, we still need additional data and analysis establishing the need for improvernents to the existing facilities. It is -our hope that we can count on your Community Traffic Safety Team to perform an update to its 2008 Pedestrian Study to include optimal crosswalk locations and product recommendations. We look forward to working together as we strive to bring state -of -the -art crossing systems to,the predominantly pedestrian community ofhmnolcalce. Sincerely, Y Richard "Dick" Rice Chairman hnmokalee CRA.Advisory Board i i tttrr�:sial Packet Page -1062- EXH 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. R6ad mores at naplosnows.coni Pedestrian struck by car in 1- mmolralee By Naples Daily News staff report F=riday, December 25, 2009 IMMOKALEE — An Immokaleer man was rushed to a hospital Friday night after he was struck in a hit -and -run accident. The victim was flown to a hospital by emergency helicopter. He was on foot when struck by a vehicle at the intersection of West Main and South 3rd streets. The man was unconscious but breathing, according to a firefighter at the Immokatee Fire Department. Dispatchers received the call around 8:40 p.m. No additional information was immediately available. 0 2010 Scripps Newspaper Group — Online 7/22/2010 Packet Page -1063- 5/24/2011 Item 16.13.2. hit Pedestrian • #r r r. r r �, ,.. era a ID'd Source: News Press l ::a NSF f Dec 09,2009 Views: 0 P.M. — A 34 -year -old man was killed Tuesday night in a lit- and -run. crash at the Tower Rentals Work Camp in Immokalee. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Angel Manuel Toxpa, 34, of h mokalee was walking just off the paved surface of south First Street when an SU V driving westbound ran off the road and struck him head on. After striking Toxpa, the vehicle crashed into the wall of a .cabin and the driver fled the scene on foot. Moments later, din. iuiknown mate entered the car and fled the... [-; e d z It t -, a N grays P ms . Packet Page -1064- 5/24/2011 Item 16.13.2. hmmokalee bicyclo"st in cruffica� condition -after crash Full amry. News Pr"c A 65-year-old Immokalee man was tnansported. to Lee Memorial Hospital this afternoon after he was struck by pick-up truck in Immokalea. cony A'Iny 6, 7010 The main st. Is very dangerous because they put some pedestrian crosses and the conductors do not respect it and do not do stop, many people do not use them to pass especially the Afro-American people they cross for where they want and do not they have precaucion I live in the town of immokalee and the do not i like this avenue. Packet Page -1065- 5/24/2011 Item 16.6.2. MAUCO .* ai s . Road rmoro at roarconews.corn Semi -truck hits pedestrian in Immokalee By Naples Doily News staff report Monday, February 15, 20'10 1MMOKALEE -- First responders were headed to the aid of a pedestrian struck by a seml -truck in Immokalee at 7:30 p.m., according to Collier County dispatch. The incident occurred at North 15th Street and 8th Avenue. The victim was taken by helicopter to Lee Memorial Hospital. Stay tuned to naplesnews.com for more .updates as they become available. 0 2010 Scripps Newspaper Group:— Online 7/22/2010 Packet Page -1066- 5/24/2011 Item 16.13.2. t 41 P-A Road Mora at naplosnows.corn High bike, pedestrian accident rate in immokafee prompts safety push By TRACY X- PAiGUEL Originally published 07;02 p:M., January 31, 2009 updated 0 1`.02 p.m., January 31, 2000 IMMOKALEE — Before the sun rises; Eduardo Marquez is riding his bicycle to work. The 32- year -ofd farmworker from Immokalee is among hundreds who use a bicycle to commute in the farming town. Immokalee has the highest pedestrian and bicycle crash rate in Collier County, Because of that, and to help cyclists travel safely by complying with cycling laws, the Community Traffic Safety Team and Department of Transportation recently installed free battery_ operated bicycle lights in Immokalee, county officials said, The event this past week was the largest bike light installation – a total of 200 bike lights -- ever for the county program, said David Buchheit, chairman of the county's Community Traffic Safety Team. Marquez was among more than -500 Immokalee residents who lined up outside in the Azteca Super Center, 208 Main St. W., parking lot for a free installation of front and rear bike lights. "I think this will prevent accidents,'' Marquez said in Spanish. There are only two crosswalks on Main Street from First to Ninth streets, Buchheit.said there have been three pedestrian fatalities in an 18 -month period. After having front and rear lights installed on his bike, Efrin Perez Diaz said in Spanish that as long as he cycled welt, he would be protected from being in an accident because he had lights. Perez Diaz, 20, who uses his bicycle mostly to run errands, recalled being struck twice by a vehicle on West Main Street. The Collier County Sherifrs Office reported three bicycle traffic accidents in Immokalee in 2006 and 15 there in 2007. 7!22/2010 Packet Page -1067- n___ n _rn 5/24/2011 Item 16.B.2. According to the Collier Sheriff's Office, there were 35 traffic crashes reported in 2006, including vehicle, bike and pedestrians. on Main Street and 21;traffic crashes on Main Street the following year. Bicycle accident statistics for 2008 and 2009 weren't available because of a severe backlog in data entry, Collier County Sheriffs Office spokeswoman Michelle Batten said. Currently, the state is looking at adding multiple crosswalks on the nine blocks and adding pedestrian signs, Buchheit said. Buchheit said nine blocks, about a half -mile, Is a ridiculous distance for someone to have to: walk to cross the street. Within the past three years, the state took away several crosswalks on Main Street for safety reasons, according to transportation officials: Debbie Tower, spokeswoman for the Florida Department of Transportation, said the agency identified crosswalks at intersections for safety of both pedestrians and drivers. "Drivers expect pedestrians to cross roads at specific intersections," she said. "Immokalee is lacking in adequate road enhancements that would effectively accommodate both pedestrians and bicyclists," Collier County Commissioner Jim Coletta, whose district Includes Immokalee, wrote in an e-mail. "Recently, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has invested a large part of its yearly budget to address this shortcoming." Regarding the lack of adequate crosswalks on State Road 29, Coletta plans to address it at a meeting of the MPO, a transportation - planning agency, in February. Fred Thomas, chairman of the Immokalee Master Plan and Visioning Committee; said the group is trying hard -to get State Road 29 to loop around Immokalee. That way, Main Street would be more pedestrian friendly. There is a state sidewalk project from 11th Street North to First Street South, construction which is to be paid for in the fiscal year that starts July 2009, Tower said. Another statewide Safe. Routes to School project includes sidewalks on Boston Avenue from Ninth Street to South First Street. And recently, county officials:built a sidewalk on Roberts Avenue. "While measurable progress has been made In the past eight.years, there'is still much to be done," Coletta said. Riding in the dark without lights is illegal and violators could face a $60 fine. Officials have found that those in the migrant community don't want to break the law, Buchheit said. 7/22/2010 Packet Page -1068- n__- n _rte 5/24/2011 Item 16.13.2. Marquez, who once received a verbal warning for not having bike fights, stopped by Tuesday after work to get free lights and avoid being fined. Jose Lopez, 51, has been riding his green bicycle for six years to and from work as a the installer. He carries all his tools on the bike. When riding his bicycle, Lopez said in Spanish, he always lets vehicles pass before him for precaution and hasn't had an accident. Both county and state officials said they were thrilled about Tuesday's bike: light installation turnout. The group also distributed 500 flashing safety lights, 150 backtracks, 100 T-shirts and other safety - related material. The lights were purchased with federal safety funds, totaling under $1,400: The Department of Transportation Is looking forward to another event in Immokalee soon, Tower said. The date is yet to be determined. 0 2070 Scripps Newspaper Group — Online 7/22/2010 Packet Page -1069-