Agenda 10/09/2018 Item #16D 510/09/2018
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve an out of cycle Collier County Tourist Development Council (TDC)
Grant Application for Beach Park Facilities in the amount of $200,000 for restroom improvements
and a feasibility study for the construction of a Park Ranger Station at Barefoot Beach Preserve
Park, authorize necessary budget amendment, and make a finding that the expenditure promotes
tourism.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain Collier County Tourist Development Tax funding for restroom improvements
and a feasibility study for the construction of a Park Ranger Station at Barefoot Beach Preserve Park.
CONSIDERATIONS: The restroom facilities at the Preserve are twenty-seven (27) years old and need
improvements. Collier County Parks and Recreation is requesting Tourist Development Tax Beach Park
Facility Funding for new fixtures, energy efficient hand-dryers, toilets, and sinks with water conservation
element, dividers, self-closing front door, ceiling fans for ventilation, removal of tile and installation of a
skid-proof concrete floor to include water-proof kick-board, and a coat of washable interior paint. The
State approved land management plan for the Park requires a public and natural resources safety and
security staff on-site (Collier County Park Rangers). Rangers are currently housed in a portable office in
parking lot number one (1). The feasibility study would include design and permit requirements for the
construction of a Park Ranger Station and a point of destination for the public requiring assistance.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds in the amount of $200,000.00 are available for appropriation in TDC Beach
Park Facilities Fund (183) reserves. The proposed budget for restroom renovations is $100,000. The
proposed budget Ranger Station feasibility study, design and permitting is $100,000. A budget
amendment moving funds from reserves to appropriate project budgets is necessary.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT: There is no impact to the Growth Management Plan related to this action.
ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved
this grant submittal request on August 15, 2018 Meeting.
The TDC recommended approval of this item and made a recommended finding that the project promotes
tourism on September 24, 2018.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote
for approval. -CMG
RECOMMENDATION: To approve an out of cycle Collier County TDC Grant Application for Beach
Park Facilities in the amount of $200,000.00 for restroom improvements and a feasibility study for the
construction of a Park Ranger Station at Barefoot Beach Preserve Park, authorize necessary budget
amendment, and make a finding that the expenditure promotes tourism.
Prepared By: Nancy E. Olson, Regional Manager, Parks and Recreation Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Grant Application (Signed) (PDF)
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10/09/2018
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.5
Doc ID: 6752
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve an out of cycle Collier County Tourist Development
Council (TDC) Grant Application for Beach Park Facilities in the amount of $200,000 for restroom
improvements and a feasibility study for the construction of a Park Ranger Station at Barefoot Beach
Preserve Park, authorize necessary budget amendment, and make a finding that the expenditure promotes
tourism.
Meeting Date: 10/09/2018
Prepared by:
Title: Operations Analyst – Parks & Recreation
Name: Matthew Catoe
09/17/2018 11:33 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Parks & Recreation – Parks & Recreation
Name: Barry Williams
09/17/2018 11:33 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Parks & Recreation Ilonka Washburn Additional Reviewer Completed 09/24/2018 11:21 AM
Parks & Recreation Matthew Catoe Additional Reviewer Skipped 09/24/2018 3:38 PM
Public Services Department Kimberley Grant Additional Reviewer Completed 09/24/2018 4:45 PM
Public Services Department Todd Henry Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 09/25/2018 10:10 AM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 09/25/2018 10:52 AM
Grants Erica Robinson Level 2 Grants Review Completed 09/25/2018 3:29 PM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 09/26/2018 11:42 AM
County Attorney's Office Emily Pepin CAO Preview Completed 09/26/2018 11:48 AM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 09/26/2018 1:17 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 09/26/2018 4:43 PM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 09/28/2018 2:52 PM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 10/01/2018 11:44 AM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 10/02/2018 8:07 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 10/09/2018 9:00 AM
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COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY *A" GRANT APPLICATION
Barefoot Beach Preserve Park
Restroom Improvements and Park Ranger Oflice Feasibility, Design and Permitting
l. Name and Address of Project Sponsor Organization:
Collier County Parks and Recreation Division
North Collier Regional Park
15000 Livingston Road
Naples, Florida 34109
2. Contact Person, Title and Phone Number:
Name: Barry Williams, Director
Address: 15000 Livingston Road
City: Naples; ST: FL; ZIP 34109
Phone: 239-252-4035 FAX: 252-530-6538
Other: 239-280-7035
3. Organization's Chief Official and Title:
Barry Williams, Director
Collier County Parks and Recreation Division
4. Details of Project-Description and Location:
Barefoot Beach Preserve is a 351-acre natural beach park with annual visitation of more
than 300,000 visitors. The restroom facilities at the Preserve are 27 years old and need
improvements. New fixtures, energy efficient hand-dryers, toilets and sinks with water
conservation element, dividers, self-closing front door, ceiling fans for ventilation,
removal of tile and installation of skid-proof painted concrete floor to include water-proof
kickboard, and a coat of washable interior paint is required to bring the restrooms up to
the level of service standards the public has requested.
The State approved land management plan for the preserve requires a public and natural
resource safef and security staff on site; Collier County Park Rangers. They are
currently housed in a portable offrce in parking lot number one. The Park Ranger Station
was reverted into a concession building in 2017, its original purpose. A feasibility study
to include design and permit requirements for the construction ofa Park Ranger Station is
required to provide a working headquarters for the Ranger staff and a point ofdestination
for the public requiring assistance.
5, Estimated project start date: January 2019
6. Estimated project duration: (see below for milestones).
7. Total TDC Tax Funds Requested: $200,000.00
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Packet Pg. 730 Attachment: Grant Application (Signed) (6752 : Restroom Improvements and feasibility study for Park Ranger Station at Barefoot Beach
8. If the full amount requested cannot be awarded, can the program/project be
restructured to accommodate a smaller award? Yes Q No (X)
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Packet Pg. 731 Attachment: Grant Application (Signed) (6752 : Restroom Improvements and feasibility study for Park Ranger Station at Barefoot Beach
Barefoot Beach Preserve Park
Restroom Improvements and Park Ranger Offrce Feasibility Study
PROJECT BUDGET
PROJECT ELEMEI{T AMOUNI
TDC f,'unds Requested
City/Taxing District Share
State of Florida Share
Federal Share
TOTAL
PROJECT EXPENSES:
Restroom Renovations (Lump Sum)
Park Ranger Oflice Feasibility, Design and Permitting
TOTAL
$200,000
$ N/A
$ N/A
$ N/A
$100,000
$100,000
$200,000
Milestones:
Solicit for quotes
Quotes due
Award Contract
Issue NTP
30 days after bid documents prepared
30 days after solicitation
60 days after quotes received
2 weeks after PO issued
I have read the Tourist Development Category 'A' Beach Funding Policy covering beach
renourishment and pass maintenance and agree that my organization will comply with all
guidelines -and
Signature of Organization's Chief Ofticial
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Packet Pg. 732 Attachment: Grant Application (Signed) (6752 : Restroom Improvements and feasibility study for Park Ranger Station at Barefoot Beach