Ex-parte - McDaniel 05/08/2018 Ex parte Items - Commissioner William L. McDaniel, Jr.
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
MAY 8, 2018
ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.A. Recommendation to approve petition PL20160003084/CPSS-2016-3,a Growth Management Plan
Small Scale Amendment specific to the Mini Triangle Mixed Use Subdistrict. (Adoption Hearing)
(This is a Companion to Agenda Items 9.B and 9.C)
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9.B. Recommendation to approve an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2004-41,as amended,the
Collier County Land Development Code,which includes the comprehensive land regulations for the
unincorporated area of Collier County, Florida, by providing for:Section One, Recitals;Section Two,
Findings of Fact; Section Three,Adoption of Amendments to the Land Development Code, more
specifically amending the following:Chapter Four-Site Design and Development Standards,
including section 4.02.06 Standards for Development in Airport Zones,to exempt the Mini-Triangle
Subdistrict of the Urban Designation, Urban Mixed Use District of the Growth Management Plan
from the Height Standards for Development in Airport Zones; Section Four, Conflict and
Severability;Section Five, Inclusion in the Collier County Land Development Code;and Section Six,
Effective Date. (This is a companion to Agenda Items 9.A and 9.C).
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CONSENT AGENDA
16.A.10. This item requires that ex parte disclosure be provided by Commission members.Should a
hearing be held on this item,all participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to
approve for recording the minor final plat of Tract 88,Golden Gate Estates, Unit No. 61 Replat,
Application Number P120170004263.
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COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
MAY 8, 2018
16.A.11 This item requires that ex oarte disclosure be provided by Commission members.Should a
hearing be held on this item,all participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to
approve for recording the final plat of Addison Place, (Application Number P120170004121)
approval of the standard form Construction and Maintenance Agreement and approval of the
amount of the performance security.
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16.A.12 This item requires that ex parte disclosure be provided by Commission members.Should a
hearing be held on this item,all participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to
approve for recording the minor final plat of Spanish Oaks Phase Two,Application Number
P120180000292.
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16.A.15. This item requires that ex parte disclosure be provided by Commission members.Should a
hearing be held on this item,all participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to
approve for recording the minor final plat of Inland Village,Application Number P120170003955.
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SUMMARY AGENDA
NONE
From: Rosemarie Young[mailto:rosemarie.young@rosswmcintosh.com] On Behalf Of Ross McIntosh
Sent:Wednesday, February 07, 2018 11:18 AM
To:StrainMark<Mark.Strain@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: Ross McIntosh<ross.mcintosh@rosswmcintosh.com>
Subject:Gateway Triangle Bait and Switch
As you are aware,the Collier County Planning Commission will consider proposed Growth Management
Plan Amendment language pertaining to the County-owned 5.35 acre Gateway Triangle on Thursday,
February 15. I have attached excerpts of their Proposed GMPA Amendment Language for reference.
Allowable Uses and Restrictions II.A, B, C,and D have been with us since Real Estate Partners
International (REPTRS)first responded to the County's RFP in December,2015;the uses under E are
new, and raise the question whether A, B, C, and D are nothing more than bait for a car lot and self-
storage switch.
How ALF,Self-Storage,and New Car Dealership will produce the"legacy mixed use community that
becomes the catalyst-project to set in motion a decade or more of redevelopment and infill for the
Gateway Triangle and surrounding area",which REPTRS promised in 2015, eludes me.
An excerpt of REPTRS's December 15,2015 cover letter is attached. It is my belief that the highlighted
promises accurately articulate the ambitions of the Bayshore Gateway CRA and the Board of County
Commissioners and the principles outlined in the Gateway Triangle Overlay District for the
redevelopment of the Gateway Triangle.
Approval of ALF,Self-Storage, and New Car Dealership will sabotage those ambitions and goals,and will
ensure that the current vehicle sales and industrial character of the East Naples Gateway is preserved
for posterity.
Is this discussion the preview of the Collier County Planning Commission? If so, I will prepare a more
comprehensive presentation for Planning Commissioner's further information.
Please call me at 239-213-1425,or email me with your advice.Thank you.
Ross W. McIntosh
Licensed Real Estate Broker
720 Goodlette Rd. N
Suite 303
Naples, FL 34102-5656
239-213-1425 - Office
239-791-1221 -Fax
ross@rosswmcintosh.com
Ex parte Items - Commissioner William L. McDaniel, Jr.
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
MAY 8, 2018
ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
CONSENT AGENDA
16.A.10. This item requires that ex parte disclosure be provided by Commission members.Should a
hearing be held on this item,all participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to
approve for recording the minor final plat of Tract 88,Golden Gate Estates, Unit No.61 Replat,
Application Number PL20170004263.
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16.A.11 This item requires that ex parte disclosure be provided by Commission members.Should a
hearing be held on this item,all participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to
approve for recording the final plat of Addison Place,(Application Number P120170004121)
approval of the standard form Construction and Maintenance Agreement and approval of the
amount of the performance security.
X NO DISCLOSURE FOR THIS ITEM
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16.A.12 This item requires that ex parte disclosure be provided by Commission members.Should a
hearing be held on this item,all participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to
approve for recording the minor final plat of Spanish Oaks Phase Two,Application Number
P120180000292.
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Ex parte Items - Commissioner William L. McDaniel, Jr.
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
MAY 8, 2018
16.A.15. This item requires that ex parte disclosure be provided by Commission members.Should a
hearing be held on this item,all participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to
approve for recording the minor final plat of Inland Village,Application Number P120170003955.
X NO DISCLOSURE FOR THIS ITEM
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SUMMARY AGENDA
NONE
FilsonSue
Subject: CRA Advisory Meeting
Location: 750 South 6th Street, Immokalee
Start: Wed 6/28/2017 8:30 AM
End: Wed 6/28/2017 9:30 AM
Recurrence: (none)
Organizer: McDanielBill
Agenda Package for MSTU & CRA:
Joint June 28,
2017 MSTU_CR...
All,
The regular CRA Advisory board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 21 , 2017 has been
moved to a joint meeting with the Immokalee MSTU to be held on June 28, 2017 at 8:30 am
at the Careersource Southwest Florida building. Meeting was moved at the request of staff
and board members that would like to attend the Promise Zone Taskforce meetings that will
be held on Wednesday, June 21 , 2017 at Careersource SWFL. Please see attached notice and
Promise Zone meeting information.
Promise Zone Taskforce
Wednesday, June 21 , 2017
Meetings are scheduled as follows:
• Education, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Economic Development, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Crime, 1:00p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Joint MSTU & CRA Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 - 8:30 a.m.
Careersource Southwest Florida
750 South 6th Street, Immokalee, Florida 34142.
Regards,
Christie A. Betancourt
Interim Operations Manager
Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and
Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) - Immokalee
750 South Fifth Street (Careersource Building)
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 867-0028 direct
(239) 252-6725 fax
(239) 285-7647 cell
ChristieBetancourt@colliergov.net
www.immokaleetoday.com
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FilsonSue
Subject: FYI Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency
Location: Immokalee Regional Airport - Hangar, 165 Airpart Blvd, Immokalee, FL 34142
Start: Wed 12/21/2016 8:30 AM
End: Wed 12/21/2016 10:30 AM
Recurrence: (none)
Organizer: McDanielBill
PGF PDF �,,
Collier County December 21 2016 Enclosure 1 Enclosure 1 Enclosure 2 CRA Agenda Package
News Release(1...CRA Agenda.pd...November 16 20...November 16 MW..Managers Repar...for Immokalee....
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FilsonSue
Subject: Housing Affordability Workshop
Location: BCC Chambers
Start: Fri 2/24/2017 9:00 AM
End: Fri 2/24/2017 12:00 PM
Recurrence: (none)
Organizer: McDanielBill
Attention Housing Stakeholder Group and other interested parties:The email below is from Nick Kouloheras, Chairman
of the Collier County Community Housing Plan Stakeholder Group.
Cc1ar Conty
Cormac Giblin, AICP
Housing and Grant Development Manager
Community and Human Services
Collier County Government
239-252-2399
*****************************
EMAIL FROM NICK KOULOHERAS
2/17/14
Hello Fellow Housing Stakeholders:
I would like to take a few moments to personally thank you for your participation in our Housing Stakeholders Group
and the Urban Land Institute's (ULI) Housing Advisory Panel.
The ULI Panel's week-long study of housing issues in our County and their presentation with recommendations to the
Board of County Commissioners was very well received and helped make valuable strides on this community-wide issue.
It was with your help, ideas, contacts, participation and suggestions that we are able to come together as a community
to tackle this important subject.
However the ULI presentation and their recommendations was not the end of the mission, it is just the beginning.
Now comes the work to continue to hold this issue in the forefront and move the discussion towards the
implementation of the ULI's recommendations.
The first step towards implementation will come Friday February 24, 2017 at 9:00AM when the Board of County
Commissioners will hold a public workshop to discuss the recommendations given by the ULI. It is at this workshop
where the Board is expected to individually review each of the 35 recommendations and direct their staff as to which to
pursue. Many of the recommendations will require continued partnership and coordination between our Government,
Business, and Non-Profit areas.
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•
The following link will take you the materials that have been prepared in advance of workshop...
http://www.col liergov.net/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/26111/1913
I again thank you for your participation in this important community initiative and encourage you to attend and show
your support at the workshop at 9:00AM on Friday February 24, 2017 in the Board of County Commissioner's meeting
room.
Thank You,
Nick Kouloheras, Chairman
Collier County Community Housing Plan Stakeholders Group
.s`
BCC Housing
Affordability Wk,..
BCC Housing Affordability Wkshp 2-24-17 Materials
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FilsonSue
Subject: Immokalee CRA
Location: First Street Zocalo Plaza, 107 First Street, Immokalee
Start: Wed 12/20/2017 8:30 AM
End: Wed 12/20/2017 10:00 AM
Recurrence: (none)
Organizer: McDanielBill
Attached is the December 20, 2017 Joint CRA & MSTU Agenda package for your review. Hard copies will be
available on Wednesday.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017—8:30 a.m.
Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
CareerSource SWFL— Main Conference Room
750 South 5th Street, Immokalee, Florida 34142.
(239) 867-0028
December 28,
2017 Joint MSTU...
239-867-0025
FilsonSue
From: FilsonSue on behalf of McDanielBill
Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 7:11 AM
To: 'Joshua Van Schaick'
Subject: RE:
Josh,
Thank you for your support.
Bill
From:Joshua Van Schaick [mailto:jvanschaick20@gmaiLcom]
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 11:13 PM
To: McDanielBill <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject:
Dear commissioners,
It is my privilege to write to you this afternoon of May 6, 2018 in full advocacy of the resolution to introduce
swamp buggies and off road vehicles into the Picayune Strand State Forest. For many South Floridians like
myself who grew up in the outdoor environment (but not limited to native born South Floridians alone) brought
up by a culture that included swamp buggy use, camping and game hunting,this is a culture many of us cherish
and admire. I would very much like to see it continue on, it is a way of life that we appreciate. I humbly ask
that those in positions of authority to authorize the use of swamp buggy and off road vehicle use see fit in order
to make this dream a reality. Many outdoor folks like myself understand and realize why off road use is
frowned upon in so many locations on public land. There is a small segment of people who do not follow rules
and do things which in turn cost the honest outdoorsman a rightful place to recreate in ways we should be
entitled to on public lands. It should be the right of such individuals to reap the rewards of the land in which
our tax dollars go in order to purchase and maintain the land. I ask that you vote in favor of this resolution to
include off road vehicle use in picayune Strand state forest.
Respectfully, Josh
FilsonSue
From: FilsonSue on behalf of McDanielBill
Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 7:10 AM
To: 'serettacottage@yahoo.com'
Subject: RE: Resolution for the Picayune State Forest
Seretta,
Thank you for your support.
Bill
From:Seretta Cottage [mailto:serettacottage@yahoo.corn]
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 10:52 PM
To: McDanielBill <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: mikeelf96@aol.com
Subject: Re: Resolution for the Picayune State Forest
Hello there,
My name is Seretta Cottage and my husband's name is Robert Cottage. We both are Collier County
residents. We love to ride, hunt, camp, etc. We own 3 woods buggies, a side by side, fourwheeler
and our six year old daughter has a fourwheeler as well. We reside in GG Estates, We have been
traveling out of town to enjoy riding/camping/nature we would like to ask you to vote in favor of the
resolution to allow swamp buggies/woods buggies and any other off road vehicle in the Picayune
State Forest. We would love for our child to be able to have more of a connection with nature. Since
the roads are degraded which means the only reasonable means of access would be for an off road
vehicle use. Please take this into consideration. Thank you for your time.
Seretta Cottage
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
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FilsonSue
From: FilsonSue on behalf of McDanielBill
Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 7:09 AM
To: 'Zach Mattel'
Subject: RE: buggys in picayune
Zach,
Thank you for your support.
Bill
From:Zach Mattel [mailto:zmerdock@gmail.comi
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 8:53 PM
To: McDaniel Bill<Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>; mikeelf96@yahoo.com
Subject: buggys in picayune
Dear Bill McDaniel
I would like to thank you for all the work you have put forth in helping gain the rights of sportsman in collier
county back.
I am writing to you in response to the recommendation for allowing swamp buggies in the Picayune Strand
State Forest for hunting purposes. I am a strong believer in allowing swamp buggies for the use of hunting in
the Picayune Strand State Forest.
Swamp buggies have been casted as harmful to land but in reality are quite beneficial. Swamp buggies help
cultivate land and create new growth while allowing wildlife easier trail systems to travel through. The terrain
in the Picayune Strand State Forest is changing vastly as a result of current restoration projects. A majority of
the land in the Picayune Strand has become inaccessible and unsafe to travel by foot with high standing water.
Hunting has become almost impossible in these lands due to the high waters. I personally spend a lot of time
year-round out in the Picayune Strand State Forest and see the changes year after year. Allowing swamp
buggies in the Picayune Strand would allow more local outdoorsman to once again enjoy the local land.
As a life long Collier County resident and active outdoorsman, I would like to ask for your support in this
matter. Fellow Collier County outdoorsman and myself need your help to allow swamp buggies in the Picayune
Strand State Forest in order to once again access and enjoy this piece of Southwest Florida nature.
Thanks again.
Zach Maffei
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FilsonSue
From: FilsonSue on behalf of McDanielBill
Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 7:07 AM
To: 'Michael Shows'
Subject: RE: Picayune Strand Buggy Resolution
Michael,
Thank you for your support.
Bill
From:Michael Shows [mailto:mrshows@eagle.fgcu.edu]
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 7:34 PM
To: McDanielBill <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: mikeelf96@aol.com
Subject: Picayune Strand Buggy Resolution
I support the attached resolution to allow off road vehicles (buggies) in Picayune
Strand. http://colliercountyfl.igm2.comlCitizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frarne=&MeetingID=1397&MediaPositi
on=&ID=5429&CssClass
Concerned citizen,
Michael Shows
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FilsonSue
From: FilsonSue on behalf of McDanielBill
Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 7:04 AM
To: 'William Curry'
Subject: RE: Picayune
William,
Thank you for your support.
Bill
From:William Curry[maiito:kiddcurryl4@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 7:30 PM
To: McDanielBill<Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>; mikeelf96@aol.com
Subject: Fwd: Picayune
Subject: Picayune
Commissioners ,
I am writing this with concern on Picayune Strand
and it's possible ORV access during the Hunting
seasons. I have had the privilege to enjoy Picayune
during multiple seasons with great success. I
understand that once the second pump gets cranked
up, all access roads will no longer exist! I have a
young daughter that would love to go out and enjoy
the great Picayune Strand like I have, but without
roads we will not be able to access this management
area any longer! Please vote in favor of the
resolution!
Thank you, William curry
Sent from my iPhone
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FilsonSue
From: FilsonSue on behalf of McDanielBill
Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 7:03 AM
To: 'Samantha Bruntjen'
Subject: RE: Resolution
Todd and Samantha,
Thank you for your support.
Bill
Original Message
From: Samantha Bruntjen [mailto:bruntjen323@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 7:19 PM
To: McDanielBill <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Resolution
Commissioner McDaniel,
We are writing to encourage you to support the resolution to allow of road vehicles in Picayune Strand.
Due to restoration efforts and continued projects access to this area has been severely impeded. As life long residents of
Collier County, we want our children and family to be able to enjoy this land, and the best way to do that is on an off
road vehicle.
Thank you,
Todd and Samantha Bruntjen
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FilsonSue
From: Andy Pronovost <Apronovost@pinnacleswfla.com>
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 6:05 PM
To: McDanielBill
Cc: Mike Elfenbein
Subject: Action 5429
Attachments: RE:Action 5429
Dear commissioner McDaniel,
On Tuesday May 8th you will be asked to vote on a resolution that will allow the use of off road vehicles in
Picayune strand state forest.
During the rainy season a majority of this forest is not accessible due to high water. The allowance of ORV's
would give permit paying citizens back year round use of the forest.
My family and I have been using this forest since the late 1990's and are in complete favor of this resolution.
I ask that you please vote in favor of this resolution.
Thank You for your time.
Andy Pronovost
Construction superintendent
Pinnacle USA, Inc.
5909 Shirley St Naples, FL 34109
Office(239) 596-1600
Cell (239) 250-9885
Fax (239) 596-9988
apronovost@pinnacleswfla.com
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FilsonSue
From: Frank Denninger <gladesman@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 7:01 PM
To: FialaDonna; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt;TaylorPenny; McDanielBill
Subject: Request for your Support
Attachments: Re: Request for your Support
Hello All,
Please add your support to the Collier County Resolution developed to Enhance long time local residents as
well as others access via swamp buggy into the Picayune Strand State Forest to be presented before the Collier
Commission.
Thanks So Much,
Frank Denninger
Virus-free. www.avg.corn
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FilsonSue
From: Anne Gorden <gordenvega33031 @gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2018 11:33 PM
To: McDanielBill
Cc: mikeelf96@aol.com
Subject: Off Road Vehicle Use in Picayune
Attachments: RE: Off Road Vehicle Use in Picayune
Dear Commissioner McDaniels,
I am writing you today to ask you to vote in favor of some off-road vehicle use in the Picayune State Forest. So much of south
Florida's traditional history has been stricken from our natural areas and this would be such a boon to conservationists that have
been pushed away from these traditions. Your vote in favor would help open a door for us to continue these traditions and help
instill the love of our natural resources for generations to come. We cannot save something if we don't get to see what needs to
be saved.
Most respectfully yours,
Anne Gorden-Vega
Collier County property owner and avid naturalist
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FilsonSue
From: Richard Martinez <richmart237@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2018 7:40 AM
To: McDanielBill
Cc: mikeelf96@aol.com
Subject: Resolution - Picayune Strand Access
Attachments: Re: Resolution - Picayune Strand Access
Dear Commissioner McDaniel,
I am writing you today respectfully in support of the resolution that will be put forth on Tuesday May 8th to
submit a resolution to the Florida Forest Service to indicate support for the use of swamp buggies within the Picayune
Strand State Forest and Wildlife Management Area during specified State of Florida hunting seasons and on designated
roads.
I am a hunter and hiker and have enjoyed the recreational opportunities Picayune Strand offers. I have encountered over
the course of the last five or six years, roads during our wet season, that were once easily accessible by means of street
legal car or truck, flooding which prevented safe access. As a result of the recent restoration efforts, changes in hydrology
have altered water levels effecting trails and access.
I am very excited to see the restoration, but am concerned that as the work continues, recreational users will be restricted
from areas and limited by street legal vehicles. Allowing swamp buggies on designated trails during hunting season
would allow users to spread out and better utilize the opportunities Picayune Strand provides South Florida.
Sincerely,
Richard Martinez
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FilsonSue
From: Luis Garcia <Igarciatr@aim.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 5, 2018 12:41 PM
To: mikeelf96@aol.com; FialaDonna; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt;TaylorPenny; McDanielBill
Subject: Picayune Strand
Attachments: RE: Picayune Strand
Dear Commissioners,
I would like to take a few minutes of your time to please ask to to consider the resolution that is going before you on May
, ,2018 concerning the Picayune Strand . I had the privilege of seeing a lot of the strand in my youth and I would love
the opportunity to show my grandchildren what I consider to be some of the most beautiful land I have seen in all South
Florida . I know that conversationalist want to preserve the strand for the wildlife only ,but of what good is something
this beautiful if no one can see it first hand . I want to thank you for taking time out from your busy schedules to read
this and hope to maybe one day see you out there enjoying some of natures most beautiful work..
Thank you all
Luis Garcia
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FilsonSue
From: john's I pad <jcaragliano@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 5, 2018 12:38 PM
To: McDanielBill
Subject: Fwd: Hunter access in Picayune
Attachments: RE: Hunter access in Picayune
>We urge you to support Resolution No. 2018,which supports an update to the Ten Year Resource Management Plan
for the Picayune Strand Forest to allow swamp buggies to access the forest managed by the Florida Forestry Service on
designated roads and trails only during hunting season via a permit process for a reasonable fee.
>Sincerely,
>John Caragliano
>Vice President
>Safari Club International - Naples, Ft.Meyers Chapter
>Sent from my iPad
FilsonSue
From: Koehler, Lisa <lkoehler@sfwmd.gov>
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 12:41 PM
To: FilsonSue
Subject: RE: Picayune Strand Reso
Recommendation: To support and send the attached resolution to the Florida Forest Service indicating support and the
need for enhanced vehicle access, specifically the use of swamp buggies, in the Picayune Strand State Forest and Wildlife
Management Area(WMA)only during specified state hunting seasons and to only be used on roads and trails identified
by the Florida Forest Service for said use.
Sue
I sent this to Mr. Sabo at FFS - he said this language is fine, however the June ARC (sp??)
deadline was missed. I am still in an executive meeting but will call the Commissioner as
soon as it is over.
Lisa
From: FilsonSue<Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 12:11 PM
To: Koehler, Lisa <Ikoehler@sfwmd.gov>
Subject: Picayune Strand Reso
Hi Lisa, attached please find a copy of the resolution that the commissioner made his changes on for the Picayune Strand
reso.
Sue
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FilsonSue
From: Koehler, Lisa <lkoehler@sfwmd.gov>
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 12:14 PM
To: FilsonSue
Subject: RE: Picayune Strand Reso
Thank you! Please let the Commissioner know I have reached out to forestry, but no answer
yet. I know he is anxiously waiting and I will do my best to reach them in the next few hours.
Lisa
From: FilsonSue<Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 12:11 PM
To: Koehler, Lisa<lkoehler@sfwmd.gov>
Subject: Picayune Strand Reso
Hi Lisa, attached please find a copy of the resolution that the commissioner made his changes on for the Picayune Strand
reso.
Sue
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RESOLUTION NO.2018-
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING ENHANCED PUBLIC
ACCESS TO THE PICAYUNE STRAND STATE FOREST.
WHEREAS, Collier County is home to the Picayune Strand State Forest containing
approximately 78,000 acres of land; and
WHEREAS, the forest is in the heart of the Big Cypress Basin and contains a mosaic of
cypress strands, wet prairie and pine flatwoods in the lowlands and subtropical hardwood
hammocks in the uplands; and
WHEREAS, the forest currently provides public access via equestrian, hiking, and
cycling trails and allows hunting and fishing through permits managed by the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission; and
WHEREAS, the forest is home to an abundance of wildlife including Florida panthers,
black bears, bald eagles, wood storks, and many other wildlife; and
WHEREAS, in the past,the forest also provided off road vehicular access; and
WHEREAS, it is the public's desire to enhance their access to the forest and work with
the management agencies to preserve the beauty of the forest.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA, that it supports an update to the•Terr--
Y-4argibersuartge Management Plan for the Picayune Strand State Forest to allow swamp buggies
to access the forest managed by the Florida Forestry Service on designated roads and trails.00r'
during hunting season via a permit process for a reasonable fee. tr
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be sent to Adam H.
Putman,Commissioner of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote favoring
same this day of ,2018.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNT 'CIIMM sSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK COLLIER COUNT
By: By:
,Deputy Clerk ,. ... le 'li1,,
Approved as to form and legality:
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Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING ENHANCED PUBLIC
ACCESS TO THE PICAYUNE STRAND STATE FOREST.
WHEREAS, Collier County is home to the Picayune Strand State Forest containing
approximately 78,000 acres of land; and
WHEREAS, the forest is in the heart of the Big Cypress Basin and contains a mosaic of
cypress strands, wet prairie and pine flatwoods in the lowlands and subtropical hardwood
hammocks in the uplands; and
WHEREAS, the forest currently provides public access via equestrian, hiking, and
cycling trails and allows hunting and fishing through permits managed by the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission; and
WHEREAS, the forest is home to an abundance of wildlife including Florida panthers,
black bears,bald eagles,wood storks, and many other wildlife; and
WHEREAS, in the past,the forest also provided off road vehicular access; and
WHEREAS, it is the public's desire to enhance their access to the forest and work with
the management agencies to preserve the beauty of the forest.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA, that it supports an update to the Ferr='
Management Plan for the Picayune Strand State Forest to allow swamp buggies
to access the forest managed by the Florida Forestry Service on designated roads and trails ao1
during hunting season via a permit process for a reasonable fee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be sent to Adam H.
Putman, Commissioner of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote favoring
same this day of ,2018.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY f'(IMMTRSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK COLLIER COUNT'
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By: By:
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Approved as to form and legality:
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Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney `fi J t - j
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to submit a resolution to the Florida Florida Service to indicate support
for the use of swamp buggies within the Picayune Strand State Forest and Wildlife
Management Area during specified State of Florida hunting seasons and on designated
roads.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain support from the Board of County Commissioners (Board) to submit a
resolution to the Florida Forest Service, a division within the Florida Deparment of Agriculture
and Consumer Services, indicating support for enhanced vehicle access, specifically the use of
swamp buggies, in the Picayune Strand State Forest and Wildlife Management Area (WMA)
during specified State of Florida hunting seasons and only on roads identified by the Florida
Forest Service for said use.
CONSIDERATIONS: On March 27, 2018 the Board provided Commissioner McDaniel
support to bring back an item for Board consideration regarding an update to the Picayune Strand
State Forest management plan to allow swamp buggies in the Picayune Strand WMA for specific
purposes.
The Picayune Strand WMA is located in eastern Collier County and comprises 78,000 acres of
forest. Two major canal systems, the Golden Gate and the Faka Union, were built during in the
1960 — 1970's to drain the area for the Golden Gate Subdivision. However, the canal systems
negatively impacted the ecology of the region and the area is now included in the
Comprehensive Everglades Resotration Plan (CERP) to restore, preserve, and protect the south
Florida ecosystem.
Consistent with the CERP project, the current road system in the Picayune Strand WMA is also
undergoing changes. A large portion of the existing roads have been removed and public access
can be challenging. At this time, the Picayune Strand WMA prohibits Off-Highway-Vehicles
(OHVs), however, should the remaining roads become non-navigable by vehicles due to
flooding, then swamp buggies (a form of OHV) may be required to access the parkland in order
to enjoy recreational hunting opportunities offered by the area.
On April 12, Thomas Reinert, Ph.D., Regional Director — South, with the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission acknowledged that "some public access in the WMA has
become challenging" and that the "FWC is coordinating with the Florida Forest Service to
explore options for allowing managed off-road vehile access on Picyune Strand WMA" (see
Attacment 2). The resolution is intended to continue this dialogue and provide the state agencies
awareness of the County's support to allow swamp buggies within the Picyune Strand WMA for
specific purposes.
FISCAL IMPACT: There are no fiscal impacts associated with this Executive Summary.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: i \Iti
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated
with this Executive Summary.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board support and send the attached resolution to the Florida
Forest Service indicating support and the need for enhanced vehicle access, specifically the use
of swamp buggies, in the Picayune Strand State Forest and Wildlife Management Area (WMA)
during specified state hunting seasons and to only be used on roads and trails identified by the
Florida Forest Service for said use.
Prepared By: William McDaniel, County Commissioner, District Five
FilsonSue
From: CasalanguidaNick
Sent: Tuesday, April 3, 2018 1:35 PM
To: FilsonSue
Cc: KlatzkowJeff; OchsLeo; FrenchJames; CohenThaddeus
Subject: Resolution - Offshore Drilling
Attachments: Resolution - Picayune Strand State Forest.doc
Importance: / High
Sue,
This is a D• i FT to start the discussion.Jamie is currently on point to manage the PSSF update for the roads.This
resolutio is related but not tied to what Jamie is doing. I know the Commissioner feels it is important that the two issue
remain s:parate and distinct. I had a brief discussion with Jeff K. to get him up to speed. Happy to discuss further
Thank\H u,
Nick
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING ENHANCED
PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE PICAYUNE STRAND STATE FOREST.
WHEREAS, Collier County is home to the Picayune Strand State Forest containing
approximately 76,000 acres of land; and
WHEREAS, the forest is in the heart of the Big Cypress Basin and contains a mosaic
of cypress strands, wet prairie and pine flatwoods in the lowlands and subtropical ardwood
hammocks in the uplands; and ca1o"
WHEREAS, the forest currently provides public access via equestrian, hiking, and- fr
cycling trails and allows hunting and fishing through permits managed by the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission; and
WHEREAS, the forest is home to a plethora of wildlife including Florida panthers,
black bears, bald eagles, wood storks, and many other wildlife; and
WIIEREAS, in the past, the forest also provided off road vehicular access; and
WHEREAS, it is the public's desire to enhance their access to the forest and work
with the management agencies to preserve the beauty of the forest.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that it supports an update to the
management plan to allow swamp buggies to access the forest throe l a „A,-.,,;* f r fce
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H. Putman, Commissioner of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote favoring
same this day of , 2018.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: By:
, Deputy Clerk , CHAIRMAN
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Approved as to form and legality:
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
County Attorney
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FLORIDA WILDLIFE FEDERATION �i'��°i ,'�
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STREET ADDRESS: 2545 BLAIRSTONE PINESifttoeif wiS "y_. big
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 6870,TALLAHASSEE,FLORIDA 32314-6870
PHONE: 904-656-7113
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MANLEY K.FULLER,UI
President
January 24 , 1991
Governor Chiles
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
Dear Governor Chiles :
As you are aware the South Golden Gate Estates area of
Collier County has been recognized as an area worthy of
acquisition by the Save Our Everglades Project. It is currently
ranked 29th on the CARL priority list for. 1991 .
The South Golden Gate Estates area is part of the original
Rig Cypress Swamp and abuts the Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve
to the east.
The area contains seasonal wetlands whose historical
sheetflow nourished the coastal estuaries of the Northwestern Ten
Thousand Islands . Most of the area is segmented by drainage
canals dug by the former Gulf American Land Corporation in the
1960' s This gridwork of canals and roads have resulted in
disruption of the sheetflow to the creeks and rivers which
distributed the freshwater to the coastal estuaries .
This over-drainage has resulted in a drastic lowering of
surface and groundwater levels , unnaturally intensive fires ,
stresses to wetland vegetation and increased salinity in the
estuaries with a resulting decline in the fisheries , both sports
and commercial .
The Florida Wildlife Federation would like to see
acquisition of the area become a priority under your direction.
The area has been studied by the Corps of Engineers , the South
Florida Water Management District and the Committee on the
Restoration of Golden Gate Estates . All have recommended
acquisition and restoration of the area. To date very little of
the area has been acquired.
Once acquisition has been accomplished then restoration of
the wetlands and sheetflow of the area should be of the first
priority. This restoration would require removal of some roads ,
filling-in of some canals and re-design of some water control
structures by the Big Cypress Basin of the South Florida Water
Management District. Obviously, _ acquisition and restoration
would by necessity involve cooperation by a number`, of
governmental agencies .
• ,,
South Golden Gate Estates
page 2
The area is currently used by hunters , fisherman, campers
and other outdoor recreationists. We wish to see this use
continue. While the South Golden Gate Estates area has been
negatively impacted by the road and canal construction and the
resulting over-drainage, it has the potential , properly restored,
to once again provide freshwater benefits to the coastal
estuaries . In addition, restoration would increase surface and
ground waters in the Fakahatchee Strand system and would create
additional outdoor recreational opportunities .
A land management plan for the area should be initiated and
we recommend that the Florida Game & Freshwater Fish Commission
and the Florida Division of Forestry be designated lead agencies
on management of wildlife resources and recreation opportunities
in the area. Obtaining adequate agency funding for proper
management of this area is also a critical need .
In order for this project to move forward in an expeditious
manner we suggest that a full-time acquisition agent be assigned
to work specifically on this large multi-owners project. Federal
legislation expanding the Everglades National Park contains
provisions for the Dept . of the Interior to 'assist the state in
providing land acquisition personnel for South Florida projects .
This could be useful to the state .
The Florida Wildlife Federation looks forward to assisting
you in accomplishing these important goals .
Sincerely,
"7::4-0414611g:
Man ey K. • ller , III Franklin B. Adams
FWF President FWF Director, Region VIII
cc: - Jack Moller, FWF Regional Director
- Colonel Robert Brantly, Game & Fish Commission
- Harold Mikell , Director, Division of Forestry
FilsonSue
From: captfrankadams@aol.com
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2018 10:32 AM
To: FilsonSue; millercornell@mindspring.com
Cc: McDanielBill
Subject: Re: Picayune Strand Resolution
Thank you for sending this Sue.
I have two suggestions for Commissioner McDaniel that might facilitate acceptance of the resolution No. 2018.
A minor change in Paragraph 4 of the executive summary. The Picayune is not a park so to be more accurate I would
suggest instead of"parkland" use state forest.
Consider adding one word to the resolution below as we discussed at out meeting with Commissioner McDaniel. Add
only 'during hunting season. Only would be more specific and may lessen some objections since it is only during hunting
season which is a very conservative use of the forest.
In the Resolution : "Now therefore be it resolved" by the Board of County Commissioners, Collier County, Florida, that it
supports an update to the Ten Year Resource Management Plan for the Picayune Strand State Forest to allow swamp
buggies to access the forest managed by the Florida Forestry Service on designated roads and trails only during hunting
season via a permit process for a reasonable fee."
I plan to attend the BCC meeting on the 24th.
Appreciate your consideration, \ ...
Franklin Adams
Original Message
From: FilsonSue <Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov>
To: Brad Cornell <millercornell@mindspring.com>; captfrankadams <captfrankadams@aol.com>
Cc: McDanielBill <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Thu, Apr 19, 2018 12:38 pm
Subject: FW: Picayune Strand Resolution
Captain and Brad,
Here is the final resolution and ex sum.
Bill
From: FrenchJames
Sent:Tuesday, April 17, 2018 11:36 PM
To: FilsonSue<Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: CasalanguidaNick<Nick.Casalanguida@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Picayune Strand Resolution
Hi Sue,
Per your request, please see the attached for the commissioners review and edits.
1
Thank you,
Jamie
Begin forwarded message:
From: FrenchJames<James.French@colliercountyfl.gov>
Date:April 13, 2018 at 2:50:42 PM EDT
To:CasalanguidaNick<Nick.Casalanguida@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: FW: Picayune Strand Resolution
For your review and comments please.
From: FilsonSue
Sent:Thursday,April 12, 2018 1:16 PM
To: FrenchJames<James.French@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: Picayune Strand Resolution
Good,thank you for the update. I'll let the commissioner know.
Sue
From: FrenchJames
Sent:Thursday,April 12, 2018 1:03 PM
To: FilsonSue<Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: CasalanguidaNick<Nick.Casalanguida@colliercountyfl.gov>; GuitardDonna
<Donna.Guitard@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: Picayune Strand Resolution
Hi Sue,
My apologies, I was out of the office yesterday and today but will send you the updated draft when I
return on Friday. BTW,we are now working directly with the City Attorney and Mayor's Office on the
inter local agreement between Collier County and Everglades City.
Thank you,
Jamie
From: FilsonSue
Sent:Thursday,April 12, 2018 12:26 PM
To:CasalanguidaNick<Nick.Casalanguida@colliercountyfl.gov>; FrenchJames
<James.French@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Picayune Strand Resolution
Hi Nick and Jamie,just checking on the resolution that Commissioner McDaniel made some minor
changes to regarding the Picayune Strand. Can you please provide me with a copy of the final
resolution? Also he would like it to be on the agenda for April 24th along with the attached letter for
backup.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sue
2
.` .
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in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this
office by telephone or in writing.
FilsonSue
From: FrenchJames
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 11:36 PM
To: FilsonSue
Cc: CasalanguidaNick
Subject: Fwd: Picayune Strand Resolution
Attachments: Exec Sum. - swamp buggies in PSSF 04_13.doc;ATT00001.htm; Resolution - Picayune
Strand State Forest Final Draft.doc;ATT00002.htm
Hi Sue,
Per your request, please see the attached for the commissioners review and edits.
Thank you,
Jamie
Begin forwarded message:
From: FrenchJames<James.French@colliercountyfl.gov>
Date:April 13, 2018 at 2:50:42 PM EDT
To: CasalanguidaNick<Nick.Casalanguida@coliiercountyfl.gov>
Subject: FW: Picayune Strand Resolution
For your review and comments please.
From: FilsonSue
Sent:Thursday, April 12, 2018 1:16 PM
To: FrenchJames<James.French@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: Picayune Strand Resolution
Good,thank you for the update. I'll let the commissioner know.
Sue
From: FrenchJames
Sent:Thursday,April 12,2018 1:03 PM
To: FilsonSue<Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc:CasalanguidaNick<Nick.Casalanguida a@colliercountyfl.gov>; GuitardDonna
<Donna.Guitard@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: Picayune Strand Resolution
Hi Sue,
My apologies, I was out of the office yesterday and today but will send you the updated draft when I
return on Friday. BTW,we are now working directly with the City Attorney and Mayor's Office on the
inter local agreement between Collier County and Everglades City.
Thank you,
Jamie
From: FilsonSue
Sent:Thursday,April 12, 2018 12:26 PM
To: CasalanguidaNick<Nick.Casalanguida@colliercountyfl.gov>; FrenchJames
<James.French@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Picayune Strand Resolution
Hi Nick and Jamie,just checking on the resolution that Commissioner McDaniel made some minor
changes to regarding the Picayune Strand. Can you please provide me with a copy of the final
resolution? Also he would like it to be on the agenda for April 24th along with the attached letter for
backup.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sue
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in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this
office by telephone or in writing.
2
Y:"-I 15e/ c4
FilsonSue
From: captfrankadams@aol.com
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2018 10:32 AM
To: FilsonSue; millercornell@mindspring.com
Cc: McDanielBill
Subject: Re: Picayune Strand Resolution
Thank you for sending this Sue.
I have two suggestions for Commissioner McDaniel that might facilitate acceptance of the resolution No. 2018.
A minor change in Paragraph 4 of the executive summary. The Picayune is not a park so to be more accurate I would
suggest instead of"parkland" use state forest.
Consider adding one word to the resolution below as we discussed at out meeting with Commissioner McDaniel. Add
only 'during hunting season. Only would be more specific and may lessen some objections since it is only during hunting
season which is a very conservative use of the forest.
In the Resolution : "Now therefore be it resolved" by the Board of County Commissioners, Collier County, Florida, that it
supports an update to the Ten Year Resource Management Plan for the Picayune Strand State Forest to allow swamp
buggies to access the forest managed by the Florida Forestry Service on designated roads and trails only during hunting
season via a permit process for a reasonable fee."
I plan to attend the BCC meeting on the 24th.
Appreciate your consideration,
Franklin Adams
Original Message
From: FilsonSue <Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov>
To: Brad Cornell <millercornell@mindspring.com>; captfrankadams <captfrankadams@aol.com>
Cc: McDanielBill <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Thu, Apr 19, 2018 12:38 pm
Subject: FW: Picayune Strand Resolution
Captain and Brad,
Here is the final resolution and ex sum.
Bill
From: Frenchiames
Sent:Tuesday, April 17, 2018 11:36 PM
To: FilsonSue<Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc:CasalanguidaNick<Nick.Casalanguida(aicolliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Picayune Strand Resolution
Hi Sue,
Per your request, please see the attached for the commissioners review and edits.
Thank you,
Jamie
Begin forwarded message:
From: FrenchJames<James.French@colliercountyfl.gov>
Date:April 13, 2018 at 2:50:42 PM EDT
To: CasalanguidaNick<Nick.Casalanguida@colliercountyfl.gav>
Subject: FW: Picayune Strand Resolution
For your review and comments please.
From: FilsonSue
Sent:Thursday, April 12, 2018 1:16 PM
To: FrenchJames<James.French@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: Picayune Strand Resolution
Good,thank you for the update. I'll let the commissioner know.
Sue
From: FrenchJames
Sent:Thursday,April 12, 2018 1:03 PM
To: FilsonSue<Sue.Filson@coiliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: CasalanguidaNick<Nick.Casalanguida@colliercountyfl.gov>; GuitardDonna
<Donna.Guitard@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: Picayune Strand Resolution
Hi Sue,
My apologies, I was out of the office yesterday and today but will send you the updated draft when I
return on Friday. BTW, we are now working directly with the City Attorney and Mayor's Office on the
inter local agreement between Collier County and Everglades City.
Thank you,
Jamie
From: FilsonSue
Sent:Thursday, April 12, 2018 12:26 PM
To: CasalanguidaNick<Nick.CasalanguidaCc colliercountyfl.gov>; FrenchJames
<James.French@coliiercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Picayune Strand Resolution
Hi Nick and Jamie,just checking on the resolution that Commissioner McDaniel made some minor
changes to regarding the Picayune Strand. Can you please provide me with a copy of the final
resolution? Also he would like it to be on the agenda for April 24th along with the attached letter for
backup.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sue
2
~ .
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in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. (nsV*ad, contact this
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING ENHANCED
PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE PICAYUNE STRAND STATE FOREST.
WHEREAS, Collier County is home to the Picayune Strand State Forest containing
approximately 76,000 acres of land; and
WHEREAS, the forest is in the heart of the Big Cypress Basin and contains a mosaic
of cypress strands, wet prairie and pine flatwoods in the lowlands and subtropical hardwood
hammocks in the uplands; and 1 can drive my truck down
there now.
WHEREAS, the forest currently provides public access via equestnan, hiking, and
cycling trails and allows hunting and fishing through permits managed by the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission; and
WHEREAS, the forest is home to a plethora of wildlife including Florida panthers,
black bears,bald eagles, wood storks, and many other wildlife; and
WHEREAS, in the past, the forest also provided off road vehicular access; and
WHEREAS, it is the public's desire to enhance their access to the forest and work
with the management agencies to preserve the beauty of the forest.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that it supports an update to the
management plan to allow swamp buggies to access the forest through a permit for fee
program managed by the Forestry Division. on designated roads and trails during hunting
season via a permit process for a reasonable fee,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be sent to Adam
H. Putman, Commissioner of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote favoring
same this day of , 2018.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
1
By: B
y•
, Deputy Clerk , CHAIRMAN
Approved as to form and legality:
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
County Attorney
2
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FilsonSue
From: FilsonSue on behalf of McDanielBill
Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 7:11 AM
To: 'Joshua Van Schaick'
Subject: RE:
Josh,
Thank you for your support.
Bill
From:Joshua Van Schaick [mailto:jvanschaick20@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 11:13 PM
To: McDanielBill <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject:
Dear commissioners,
It is my privilege to write to you this afternoon of May 6, 2018 in full advocacy of the resolution to introduce
swamp buggies and off road vehicles into the Picayune Strand State Forest. For many South Floridians like
myself who grew up in the outdoor environment (but not limited to native born South Floridians alone) brought
up by a culture that included swamp buggy use, camping and game hunting, this is a culture many of us cherish
and admire. I would very much like to see it continue on, it is a way of life that we appreciate. I humbly ask
that those in positions of authority to authorize the use of swamp buggy and off road vehicle use see fit in order
to make this dream a reality. Many outdoor folks like myself understand and realize why off road use is
frowned upon in so many locations on public land. There is a small segment of people who do not follow rules
and do things which in turn cost the honest outdoorsman a rightful place to recreate in ways we should be
entitled to on public lands. It should be the right of such individuals to reap the rewards of the land in which
our tax dollars go in order to purchase and maintain the land. I ask that you vote in favor of this resolution to
include off road vehicle use in picayune Strand state forest.
Respectfully, Josh
1 0 A
FilsonSue
From: FilsonSue on behalf of McDanielBill
Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 7:10 AM
To: 'serettacottage@yahoo.com'
Subject: RE: Resolution for the Picayune State Forest
Seretta,
Thank you for your support.
Bill
From:Seretta Cottage [mailto:serettacottage@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 10:52 PM
To: McDanielBill <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: mikeelf96@aol.com
Subject: Re: Resolution for the Picayune State Forest
Hello there,
My name is Seretta Cottage and my husband's name is Robert Cottage. We both are Collier County
residents. We love to ride, hunt, camp, etc. We own 3 woods buggies, a side by side, fourwheeler
and our six year old daughter has a fourwheeler as well. We reside in GG Estates, We have been
traveling out of town to enjoy riding/camping/nature we would like to ask you to vote in favor of the
resolution to allow swamp buggies/woods buggies and any other off road vehicle in the Picayune
State Forest. We would love for our child to be able to have more of a connection with nature. Since
the roads are degraded which means the only reasonable means of access would be for an off road
vehicle use. Please take this into consideration. Thank you for your time.
Seretta Cottage
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FilsonSue
From: FilsonSue on behalf of McDanielBill
Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 7:09 AM
To: 'Zach Mattei'
Subject: RE: buggys in picayune
Zach,
Thank you for your support.
Bill
From:Zach Mattel [mailto:zmerdock@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 8:53 PM
To: McDanielBill<Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>; mikeelf96@yahoo.com
Subject: buggys in picayune
Dear Bill McDaniel
I would like to thank you for all the work you have put forth in helping gain the rights of sportsman in collier
county back.
I am writing to you in response to the recommendation for allowing swamp buggies in the Picayune Strand
State Forest for hunting purposes. I am a strong believer in allowing swamp buggies for the use of hunting in
the Picayune Strand State Forest.
Swamp buggies have been casted as harmful to land but in reality are quite beneficial. Swamp buggies help
cultivate land and create new growth while allowing wildlife easier trail systems to travel through. The terrain
in the Picayune Strand State Forest is changing vastly as a result of current restoration projects. A majority of
the land in the Picayune Strand has become inaccessible and unsafe to travel by foot with high standing water.
Hunting has become almost impossible in these lands due to the high waters. I personally spend a lot of time
year-round out in the Picayune Strand State Forest and see the changes year after year. Allowing swamp
buggies in the Picayune Strand would allow more local outdoorsman to once again enjoy the local land.
As a life long Collier County resident and active outdoorsman, I would like to ask for your support in this
matter. Fellow Collier County outdoorsman and myself need your help to allow swamp buggies in the Picayune
Strand State Forest in order to once again access and enjoy this piece of Southwest Florida nature.
Thanks again.
Zach Mattei
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FilsonSue
From: FilsonSue on behalf of McDanielBill
Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 7:07 AM
To: 'Michael Shows'
Subject: RE: Picayune Strand Buggy Resolution
Michael,
Thank you for your support.
Bill
From:Michael Shows [maitto:mrshows@eagle.fgcu.edu]
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 7:34 PM
To: McDanielBill <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: mikeelf96@aol.com
Subject: Picayune Strand Buggy Resolution
I support the attached resolution to allow off road vehicles (buggies) in Picayune
Strand. http://colliercountyfl.igm2.com/Citizens/Detail LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&MeetingID=1397&MediaPositi
on=&ID=5429&CssClass
Concerned citizen,
Michael Shows
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FilsonSue
From: FilsonSue on behalf of McDanielBill
Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 7:04 AM
To: 'William Curry'
Subject: RE: Picayune
William,
Thank you for your support.
Bill
from:William Curry lmailto:kiddcurryl4@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 7:30 PM
To: McDanielBill<Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>; mikeelf96@aol.com
Subject: Fwd: Picayune
Subject: Picayune
Commissioners ,
I am writing this with concern on Picayune Strand
and it's possible ORV access during the Hunting
seasons. I have had the privilege to enjoy Picayune
during multiple seasons with great success. I
understand that once the second pump gets cranked
up, all access roads will no longer exist! I have a
young daughter that would love to go out and enjoy
the great Picayune Strand like I have, but without
roads we will not be able to access this management
area any longer! Please vote in favor of the
resolution!
Thank you, William curry
Sent from my iPhone
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FilsonSue
From: FilsonSue on behalf of McDanielBill
Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 7:03 AM
To: 'Samantha Bruntjen'
Subject: RE: Resolution
Todd and Samantha,
Thank you for your support.
Bill
Original Message
From: Samantha Bruntjen [mailto:bruntjen323@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 7:19 PM
To: McDanielBill <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Resolution
Commissioner McDaniel,
We are writing to encourage you to support the resolution to allow of road vehicles in Picayune Strand.
Due to restoration efforts and continued projects access to this area has been severely impeded. As life long residents of
Collier County, we want our children and family to be able to enjoy this land, and the best way to do that is on an off
road vehicle.
Thank you,
Todd and Samantha Bruntjen
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FilsonSue
From: Andy Pronovost <Apronovost@pinnacleswfla.com>
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 6:05 PM
To: McDanielBill
Cc: Mike Elfenbein
Subject: Action 5429
Attachments: RE:Action 5429
Dear commissioner McDaniel,
On Tuesday May 8th you will be asked to vote on a resolution that will allow the use of off road vehicles in
Picayune strand state forest.
During the rainy season a majority of this forest is not accessible due to high water. The allowance of ORV's
would give permit paying citizens back year round use of the forest.
My family and I have been using this forest since the late 1990's and are in complete favor of this resolution.
I ask that you please vote in favor of this resolution:
Thank You for your time.
Andy Pronovost
Construction superintendent
Pinnacle USA, Inc.
5909 Shirley St Naples, FL 34109
Office (239) 596-1600
Cell (239) 250-9885
Fax (239) 596-9988
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From: Frank Denninger <gladesman@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 7:01 PM
To: FialaDonna; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt;TaylorPenny; McDanielBill
Subject: Request for your Support
Attachments: Re: Request for your Support
Hello All,
Please add your support to the Collier County Resolution developed to Enhance long time local residents as
well as others access via swamp buggy into the Picayune Strand State Forest to be presented before the Collier
Commission.
Thanks So Much,
Frank Denninger
Virus-free. www.avq.com
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FilsonSue
From: Anne Gorden <gordenvega33031@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2018 11:33 PM
To: McDanielBill
Cc: mikeelf96@aol.com
Subject: Off Road Vehicle Use in Picayune
Attachments: RE: Off Road Vehicle Use in Picayune
Dear Commissioner McDaniels,
I am writing you today to ask you to vote in favor of some off-road vehicle use in the Picayune State Forest. So much of south
Florida's traditional history has been stricken from our natural areas and this would be such a boon to conservationists that have
been pushed away from these traditions. Your vote in favor would help open a door for us to continue these traditions and help
instill the love of our natural resources for generations to come. We cannot save something if we don't get to see what needs to
be saved.
Most respectfully yours,
Anne Gorden-Vega
Collier County property owner and avid naturalist
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From: Richard Martinez <richmart237@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2018 7:40 AM
To: McDanielBill
Cc: mikeelf96@aol.com
Subject: Resolution - Picayune Strand Access
Attachments: Re: Resolution - Picayune Strand Access
Dear Commissioner McDaniel,
I am writing you today respectfully in support of the resolution that will be put forth on Tuesday May 8th to
submit a resolution to the Florida Forest Service to indicate support for the use of swamp buggies within the Picayune
Strand State Forest and Wildlife Management Area during specified State of Florida hunting seasons and on designated
roads.
I am a hunter and hiker and have enjoyed the recreational opportunities Picayune Strand offers. I have encountered over
the course of the last five or six years, roads during our wet season, that were once easily accessible by means of street
legal car or truck, flooding which prevented safe access. As a result of the recent restoration efforts, changes in hydrology
have altered water levels effecting trails and access.
I am very excited to see the restoration, but am concerned that as the work continues, recreational users will be restricted
from areas and limited by street legal vehicles. Allowing swamp buggies on designated trails during hunting season
would allow users to spread out and better utilize the opportunities Picayune Strand provides South Florida.
Sincerely,
Richard Martinez
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FilsonSue
From: Luis Garcia <Igarciatr@aim.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 5, 2018 12:41 PM
To: mikeelf96@aol.com; FialaDonna; SolisAndy; SaundersBurt;TaylorPenny; McDanielBill
Subject: Picayune Strand
Attachments: RE: Picayune Strand
Dear Commissioners,
I would like to take a few minutes of your time to please ask to to consider the resolution that is going before you on May
, ,2018 concerning the Picayune Strand . I had the privilege of seeing a lot of the strand in my youth and I would love
the opportunity to show my grandchildren what I consider to be some of the most beautiful land I have seen in all South
Florida . I know that conversationalist want to preserve the strand for the wildlife only ,but of what good is something
this beautiful if no one can see it first hand . I want to thank you for taking time out from your busy schedules to read
this and-hope to maybe one day see you out there enjoying some of natures most beautiful work..
Thank you all
Luis Garcia
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FilsonSue
From: john's I pad <jcaragliano@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 5, 2018 12:38 PM
To: McDanielBill
Subject: Fwd: Hunter access in Picayune
Attachments: RE: Hunter access in Picayune
>We urge you to support Resolution No. 2018, which supports an update to the Ten Year Resource Management Plan
for the Picayune Strand Forest to allow swamp buggies to access the forest managed by the Florida Forestry Service on
designated roads and trails only during hunting season via a permit process for a reasonable fee.
>Sincerely,
>John Caragliano
>Vice President
>Safari Club International - Naples, Ft.Meyers Chapter
>Sent from my iPad
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FilsonSue
From: Koehler, Lisa <lkoehler@sfwmd.gov>
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 12:41 PM
To: FilsonSue
Subject: RE: Picayune Strand Reso
Recommendation: To support and send the attached resolution to the Florida Forest Service indicating support and the
need for enhanced vehicle access, specifically the use of swamp buggies,in the Picayune Strand State Forest and Wildlife
Management Area(WMA)only during specified state hunting seasons and to only be used on roads and trails identified
by the Florida Forest Service for said use.
Sue
I sent this to Mr. Sabo at FFS - he said this language is fine, however the June ARC (sp??)
deadline was missed. I am still in an executive meeting but will call the Commissioner as
soon as it is over.
Lisa
From: FilsonSue<Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 12:11 PM
To: Koehler, Lisa <Ikoehler@sfwmd.gov>
Subject: Picayune Strand Reso
Hi Lisa, attached please find a copy of the resolution that the commissioner made his changes on for the Picayune Strand
reso.
Sue
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FilsonSue
From: Koehler, Lisa <Ikoehler@sfwmd.gov>
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 12:14 PM
To: FilsonSue
Subject: RE: Picayune Strand Reso
Thank you! Please let the Commissioner know I have reached out to forestry, but no answer
yet. I know he is anxiously waiting and I will do my best to reach them in the next few hours.
Lisa
From: FilsonSue<Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 12:11 PM
To: Koehler, Lisa<lkoehler@sfwmd.gov>
Subject: Picayune Strand Reso
Hi Lisa,attached please find a copy of the resolution that the commissioner made his changes on for the Picayune Strand
reso.
Sue
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING ENHANCED PUBLIC
ACCESS TO THE PICAYUNE STRAND STATE FOREST.
WHEREAS, Collier County is home to the Picayune Strand State Forest containing
approximately 78,000 acres of land; and
WHEREAS, the forest is in the heart of the Big Cypress Basin and contains a mosaic of
cypress strands, wet prairie and pine flatwoods in the lowlands and subtropical hardwood
hammocks in the uplands; and
WHEREAS, the forest currently provides public access via equestrian, hiking, and
cycling trails and allows hunting and fishing through permits managed by the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission; and
WHEREAS, the forest is home to an abundance of wildlife including Florida panthers,
black bears, bald eagles,wood storks, and many other wildlife; and
WHEREAS, in the past,the forest also provided off road vehicular access; and
WHEREAS, it is the public's desire to enhance their access to the forest and work with
the management agencies to preserve the beauty of the forest.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA, that it supports an update to the•Tenr-
Year4itesetret Management Plan for the Picayune Strand State Forest to allow swamp buggies
to access the forest managed by the Florida Forestry Service on designated roads and trails
during hunting season via a permit process for a reasonable fee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be sent to Adam H.
Putman, Commissioner of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote favoring
same this day of ,2018.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY r_nwtM1SSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK COLLIER COUNT
By: By:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING ENHANCED PUBLIC
ACCESS TO THE PICAYUNE STRAND STATE FOREST.
WHEREAS, Collier County is home to the Picayune Strand State Forest containing
approximately 78,000 acres of land; and
WHEREAS, the forest is in the heart of the Big Cypress Basin and contains a mosaic of
cypress strands, wet prairie and pine flatwoods in the lowlands and subtropical hardwood
hammocks in the uplands; and
WHEREAS, the forest currently provides public access via equestrian, hiking, and
cycling trails and allows hunting and fishing through permits managed by the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission; and
WHEREAS, the forest is home to an abundance of wildlife including Florida panthers,
black bears,bald eagles,wood storks, and many other wildlife; and
WHEREAS, in the past,the forest also provided off road vehicular access; and
WHEREAS, it is the public's desire to enhance their access to the forest and work with
the management agencies to preserve the beauty of the forest.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA, that it supports an update to the•Ttrt=-
Management Plan for the Picayune Strand State Forest to allow swamp buggies
to access the forest managed by the Florida Forestry Service on designated roads and trails ao`
during hunting season via a permit process for a reasonable fee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be sent to Adam H.
Putman, Commissioner of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote favoring
same this day of ,2018.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY rrnvrMTSSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK COLLIER COUNT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to submit a resolution to the Florida Florida Service to indicate support
for the use of swamp buggies within the Picayune Strand State Forest and Wildlife
Management Area during specified State of Florida hunting seasons and on designated
roads.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain support from the Board of County Commissioners (Board) to submit a
resolution to the Florida Forest Service, a division within the Florida Deparment of Agriculture
and Consumer Services, indicating support for enhanced vehicle access, specifically the use of
swamp buggies, in the Picayune Strand State Forest and Wildlife Management Area (WMA)
during specified State of Florida hunting seasons and only on roads identified by the Florida
Forest Service for said use.
CONSIDERATIONS: On March 27, 2018 the Board provided Commissioner McDaniel
support to bring back an item for Board consideration regarding an update to the Picayune Strand
State Forest management plan to allow swamp buggies in the Picayune Strand WMA for specific
purposes.
The Picayune Strand WMA is located in eastern Collier County and comprises 78,000 acres of
forest. Two major canal systems, the Golden Gate and the Faka Union, were built during in the
1960 — 1970's to drain the area for the Golden Gate Subdivision. However, the canal systems
negatively impacted the ecology of the region and the area is now included in the
Comprehensive Everglades Resotration Plan (CERP) to restore, preserve, and protect the south
Florida ecosystem.
Consistent with the CERP project, the current road system in the Picayune Strand WMA is also
undergoing changes. A large portion of the existing roads have been removed and public access
can be challenging. At this time, the Picayune Strand WMA prohibits Off-Highway-Vehicles
(OHVs), however, should the remaining roads become non-navigable by vehicles due to
flooding, then swamp buggies (a form of OHV) may be required to access the parkland in order
to enjoy recreational hunting opportunities offered by the area.
On April 12, Thomas Reinert, Ph.D., Regional Director — South, with the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission acknowledged that "some public access in the WMA has
become challenging" and that the "FWC is coordinating with the Florida Forest Service to
explore options for allowing managed off-road vehile access on Picyune Strand WMA" (see
Attacment 2). The resolution is intended to continue this dialogue and provide the state agencies
awareness of the County's support to allow swamp buggies within the Picyune Strand WMA for
specific purposes.
FISCAL IMPACT: There are no fiscal impacts associated with this Executive Summary.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: -.I \IN.
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated
with this Executive Summary.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board support and send the attached resolution to the Florida
Forest Service indicating support and the need for enhanced vehicle access, specifically the use
of swamp buggies, in the Picayune Strand State Forest and Wildlife Management Area (WMA)
during specified state hunting seasons and to only be used on roads and trails identified by the
Florida Forest Service for said use.
Prepared By: William McDaniel, County Commissioner,District Five
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FilsonSue
From: CasalanguidaNick
Sent: Tuesday, April 3, 2018 1:35 PM
To: FilsonSue
Cc: KlatzkowJeff; OchsLeo; FrenchJames; CohenThaddeus
Subject: Resolution - Offshore Drilling
Attachments: Resolution - Picayune Strand State Forest.doc
Importance: / High
Sue,
This is a D' FT to start the discussion.Jamie is currently on point to manage the PSSF update for the roads.This
resolutio is related but not tied to what Jamie is doing. I know the Commissioner feels it is important that the two issue
remain s:parate and distinct. I had a brief discussion with Jeff K.to get him up to speed. Happy to discuss further
Thank y,u,
Nick
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING ENHANCED
PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE PICAYUNE STRAND STATE FOREST.
WHEREAS, Collier County is home to the Picayune Strand State Forest containing
approximately 76,000 acres of land; and
WHEREAS, the forest is in the heart of the Big Cypress Basin and contains a mosaic
of cypress strands, wet prairie and pine flatwoods in the lowlands and subtropical ardw�ood
hammocks in the uplands; and ca i ,
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WHEREAS, the forest currently provides public access via equestrian, hiking, and
cycling trails and allows hunting and fishing through permits managed by the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission; and
WHEREAS, the forest is home to a plethora of wildlife including Florida panthers,
black bears, bald eagles, wood storks, and many other wildlife; and
WIIEREAS, in the past, the forest also provided off road vehicular access; and
WHEREAS, it is the public's desire to enhance their access to the forest and work
with the management agencies to preserve the beauty of the forest.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that it supports an update to the
management plan to allow swamp buggies to access the forest througi a per,Y,i* fei fge
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H. Putman, Commissioner of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote favoring
same this day of , 2018.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: By:
, Deputy Clerk , CHAIRMAN
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MANLEY K. FULLER,III
President
January 24 , 1991
Governor Chiles
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
Dear Governor Chiles :
As you are aware the South Golden Gate Estates area of
Collier County has been recognized as an area worthy of
acquisition by the Save Our Everglades Project. It is currently
ranked 29th on the CARL priority list for 1991 .
The South Golden Gate Estates area is part of the original
Big Cypress Swamp and abuts the Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve
to the east.
The area contains seasonal wetlands whose historical
sheetflow nourished the coastal estuaries of the Northwestern Ten
Thousand Islands . Most of the area is segmented by drainage
canals dug by the former Gulf American Land Corporation in the
1960 ' s . This gridwork of canals and roads have resulted in
disruption of the sheetflow to the creeks and rivers which
distributed the freshwater to the coastal estuaries .
This over-drainage has resulted in a drastic lowering of
surface and groundwater levels , unnaturally intensive fires ,
stresses to wetland vegetation and increased salinity in the
estuaries with a resulting decline in the fisheries , both sports
and commercial .
The Florida Wildlife Federation would like to see
acquisition of the area become a priority under your direction.
The area has been studied by the Corps of Engineers , the South
Florida Water Management District and the Committee on the
Restoration of Golden Gate Estates . All have recommended
acquisition and restoration of the area. To date very little of
the area has been acquired.
Once acquisition has been accomplished then restoration of
the wetlands and sheetflow of the area should be of the first
priority. This restoration would require removal of some roads ,
filling-in of some canals and re-design of some water control
structures by the Big Cypress Basin of the South Florida Water
Management District. Obviously, acquisition and restoration
would by necessity involve cooperation by a number of
governmental agencies .
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South Golden Gate Estates
page 2
The area is currently used by hunters , fisherman, campers
and other outdoor recreationists . We wish to, see this use
continue. While the South Golden Gate Estates area has been
negatively impacted by the road and canal construction and the
resulting over--drainage, it has the potential , properly restored,
to once again provide freshwater benefits to the coastal
estuaries . In addition, restoration would increase surface and
ground waters in the Fakahatchee Strand system and would create
additional outdoor recreational opportunities .
A land 'management plan for the area should be initiated and
we recommend that the Florida Game & Freshwater Fish Commission
and the Florida Division of Forestry be designated lead agencies
on management of wildlife resources and recreation opportunities
in the area. Obtaining adequate agency funding for proper
management of this area is also a critical need.
In order for this project to move forward in, an expeditious
manner we suggest that a full-time acquisition agent be assigned
to work specifically on this large multi-owners project . Federal
legislation expanding the Everglades National Park contains
provisions for the Dept. of the Interior to -assist the state in
providing land acquisition personnel for South Florida projects .
This could be useful to the state .
The Florida Wildlife Federation looks forward to assisting
you in accomplishing these important goals .
Sincerely,
�,- i;... :'eec*q'O
Man ey K. . ller, III Franklin B. Ada:as
FWF President FWF Director, Region VIII
cc: Jack Moller, FWF Regional Director
- Colonel Robert Brantly, Game & Fish Commission
- Harold Mikell , Director , Division of Forestry
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FilsonSue
From: captfrankadams@aol.com
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2018 10:32 AM
To: FilsonSue; millercornell@mindspring.com
Cc: McDanielBill
Subject: Re: Picayune Strand Resolution
Thank you for sending this Sue.
I have two suggestions for Commissioner McDaniel that might facilitate acceptance of the resolution No. 2018.
A minor change in Paragraph 4 of the executive summary. The Picayune is not a park so to be more accurate I would
suggest instead of"parkland" use state forest.
Consider adding one word to the resolution below as we discussed at out meeting with Commissioner McDaniel. Add
only 'during hunting season. Only would be more specific and may lessen some objections since it is only during hunting
season which is a very conservative use of the forest.
In the Resolution : "Now therefore be it resolved" by the Board of County Commissioners, Collier County, Florida, that it
supports an update to the Ten Year Resource Management Plan for the Picayune Strand State Forest to allow swamp
buggies to access the forest managed by the Florida Forestry Service on designated roads and trails only during hunting
season via a permit process for a reasonable fee."
I plan to attend the BCC meeting on the 24th. C �-
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Appreciate your consideration,
Franklin Adams
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Original Message
From: FilsonSue <Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov>
To: Brad Cornell <millercornell@mindspring.com>; captfrankadams <captfrankadams@aol.com>
Cc: McDanielBill <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Thu, Apr 19, 2018 12:38 pm
Subject: FW: Picayune Strand Resolution
Captain and Brad,
Here is the final resolution and ex sum.
Bill
From: Frenchlames
Sent:Tuesday, April 17, 2018 11:36 PM
To: FilsonSue<Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: CasalanguidaNick<Nick.Casalanguida@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Picayune Strand Resolution
Hi Sue,
Per your request, please see the attached for the commissioners review and edits.
Thank you, 1 O A
Jamie
Begin forwarded message:
From: FrenchJames<James.French@colliercountyfl.gov>
Date:April 13, 2018 at 2:50:42 PM EDT
To: CasalanguidaNick<Nick.Casalanguida@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: FW: Picayune Strand Resolution
For your review and comments please.
From: FilsonSue
Sent:Thursday, April 12, 2018 1:16 PM
To: FrenchJames<James.French@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: Picayune Strand Resolution
Good, thank you for the update. I'll let the commissioner know.
Sue
From: FrenchJames
Sent:Thursday, April 12, 2018 1:03 PM
To: FilsonSue<Sue.Filson@colliercountyfi.gov>
Cc: CasalanguidaNick<Nick.Casalanguida@colliercountyfl.gov>; GuitardDonna
<Donna.Guitard@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: Picayune Strand Resolution
Hi Sue,
My apologies, I was out of the office yesterday and today but will send you the updated draft when I
return on Friday. BTW,we are now working directly with the City Attorney and Mayor's Office on the
inter local agreement between Collier County and Everglades City.
Thank you,
Jamie
From: FilsonSue
Sent:Thursday, April 12, 2018 12:26 PM
To: CasalanguidaNick<Nick.Casalanguida@colliercountyfI.gov>; FrenchJames
<James.French@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Picayune Strand Resolution
Hi Nick and Jamie,just checking on the resolution that Commissioner McDaniel made some minor
changes to regarding the Picayune Strand. Can you please provide me with a copy of the final
resolution? Also he would like it to be on the agenda for April 24th along with the attached letter for
backup.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sue
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FilsonSue
From: FrenchJames
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 11:36 PM
To: FilsonSue
Cc: CasalanguidaNick
Subject: Fwd: Picayune Strand Resolution
Attachments: Exec Sum. - swamp buggies in PSSF 04_13.doc;ATT00001.htm; Resolution - Picayune
Strand State Forest Final Draft.doc;ATT00002.htm
Hi Sue,
Per your request, please see the attached for the commissioners review and edits.
Thank you,
Jamie
Begin forwarded message:
From: FrenchJames<James.French@colliercountyfl.gov>
Date:April 13, 2018 at 2:50:42 PM EDT
To:CasalanguidaNick<Nick.Casalanguida@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: FW: Picayune Strand Resolution
For your review and comments please.
From: FilsonSue
Sent:Thursday,April 12, 2018 1:16 PM
To: FrenchJames<James.French@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: Picayune Strand Resolution
Good,thank you for the update. I'll let the commissioner know.
Sue
From: FrenchJames
Sent:Thursday,April 12, 2018 1:03 PM
To: FilsonSue<Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc:CasalanguidaNick<Nick.Casalanguida@colliercountyfl.gov>; GuitardDonna
<Donna.Guitard@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: Picayune Strand Resolution
Hi Sue,
My apologies, I was out of the office yesterday and today but will send you the updated draft when I
return on Friday. BTW,we are now working directly with the City Attorney and Mayor's Office on the
inter local agreement between Collier County and Everglades City.
Thank you,
Jamie
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From: FilsonSue
Sent:Thursday,April 12, 2018 12:26 PM
To:CasalanguidaNick<Nick.Casalanguida@colliercountyfl.gov>; FrenchJames
<James.French@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Picayune Strand Resolution
Hi Nick and Jamie,just checking on the resolution that Commissioner McDaniel made some minor
changes to regarding the Picayune Strand. Can you please provide me with a copy of the final
resolution? Also he would like it to be on the agenda for April 24th along with the attached letter for
backup.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sue
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From: captfrankadams@aol.com
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2018 10:32 AM
To: FilsonSue; millercornell@mindspring.com
Cc: McDanielBill
Subject: Re: Picayune Strand Resolution
Thank you for sending this Sue.
I have two suggestions for Commissioner McDaniel that might facilitate acceptance of the resolution No. 2018.
A minor change in Paragraph 4 of the executive summary. The Picayune is not a park so to be more accurate I would
suggest instead of"parkland" use state forest.
Consider adding one word to the resolution below as we discussed at out meeting with Commissioner McDaniel. Add
only 'during hunting season. Only would be more specific and may lessen some objections since it is only during hunting
season which is a very conservative use of the forest.
In the Resolution : "Now therefore be it resolved" by the Board of County Commissioners, Collier County, Florida, that it
supports an update to the Ten Year Resource Management Plan for the Picayune Strand State Forest to allow swamp
buggies to access the forest managed by the Florida Forestry Service on designated roads and trails only during hunting
season via a permit process for a reasonable fee."
I plan to attend the BCC meeting on the 24th.
Appreciate your consideration,
Franklin Adams
Original Message
From: FilsonSue <Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov>
To: Brad Cornell <millercornell@mindspring.com>; captfrankadams <captfrankadams@aol.com>
Cc: McDanielBill <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Thu, Apr 19, 2018 12:38 pm
Subject: FW: Picayune Strand Resolution
Captain and Brad,
Here is the final resolution and ex sum.
Bill
From: FrenchJames
Sent:Tuesday,April 17, 2018 11:36 PM
To: FilsonSue<Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: CasalanguidaNick<Nick.Casalanguida@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Picayune Strand Resolution
Hi Sue,
Per your request, please see the attached for the commissioners review and edits.
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Begin forwarded message:
From: FrenchJames<James.French@colliercountyfl.gov>
Date:April 13, 2018 at 2:50:42 PM EDT
To:CasalanguidaNick<Nick.Casalanguida@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: FW: Picayune Strand Resolution
For your review and comments please.
From: FilsonSue
Sent:Thursday,April 12, 2018 1:16 PM
To: FrenchJames<James.French@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: Picayune Strand Resolution
Good,thank you for the update. I'll let the commissioner know.
Sue
From: FrenchJames
Sent:Thursday,April 12, 2018 1:03 PM
To: FilsonSue<Sue.Filson@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc:CasalanguidaNick<Nick.Casalanguida@colliercountyfl.gov>; GuitardDonna
<Donna.Guitard@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: Picayune Strand Resolution
Hi Sue,
My apologies, I was out of the office yesterday and today but will send you the updated draft when I
return on Friday. BTW,we are now working directly with the City Attorney and Mayor's Office on the
inter local agreement between Collier County and Everglades City.
Thank you,
Jamie
From: FilsonSue
Sent:Thursday,April 12, 2018 12:26 PM
To:CasalanguidaNick<Nick.Casalanguida@colliercountyfl.gov>; FrenchJames
<James.French@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Picayune Strand Resolution
Hi Nick and Jamie,just checking on the resolution that Commissioner McDaniel made some minor
changes to regarding the Picayune Strand. Can you please provide me with a copy of the final
resolution? Also he would like it to be on the agenda for April 24th along with the attached letter for
backup.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sue
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING ENHANCED
PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE PICAYUNE STRAND STATE FOREST.
WHEREAS, Collier County is home to the Picayune Strand State Forest containing
approximately 76,000 acres of land; and
WHEREAS, the forest is in the heart of the Big Cypress Basin and contains a mosaic
of cypress strands, wet prairie and pine flatwoods in the lowlands and subtropical hardwood
hammocks in the uplands; and I can drive my truck down
there now.
WHEREAS, the forest currently provides public access via equestrian, hiking, and
cycling trails and allows hunting and fishing through permits managed by the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission; and
WHEREAS, the forest is home to a plethora of wildlife including Florida panthers,
black bears,bald eagles,wood storks, and many other wildlife; and
WHEREAS, in the past, the forest also provided off road vehicular access; and
WHEREAS, it is the public's desire to enhance their access to the forest and work
with the management agencies to preserve the beauty of the forest.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that it supports an update to the
management plan to allow swamp buggies to access the forest through a permit for fee
program managed by the Forestry Division. on designated roads and trails during hunting
season via a permit process for a reasonable fee,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be sent to Adam
H. Putman, Commissioner of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote favoring
same this day of , 2018.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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By: By:
, Deputy Clerk , CHAIRMAN
Approved as to form and legality:
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
County Attorney
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