PBSD MSTBU Agenda 04/03/2019PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION
Municipal Services Taxing & Benefit Unit
3/29/2019 9:08 AM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2019
THE PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION BOARD WILL MEET AT 1 PM ON APRIL
3 AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER AT PELICAN BAY, LOCATED AT 8960
HAMMOCK OAK DRIVE, NAPLES, FLORIDA 34108.
AGENDA
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda approval
4. Approval of 03/06/19 Regular Session meeting minutes
5. *Election of new chair and vice chair
6. Audience Comments
7. Administrator’s report
a. Update on sign contract
b. US 41 Berm clean up and restoration award
c. Beach Dune Swale
d. March Clam Pass aerials
e. County’s financial contribution for sidewalks
f. Operations Manager position
g. March financial report
8. Committee reports
a. Budget
b. Clam Bay
c. Landscape & Safety
d. Water Management
9. Chairman’s report
10. Old business
a. Assessment methodology (Rick Swider)
b. FY18 fund balances (Susan O’Brien)
11. New business
a. Environmental Specialist position (Rick Swider)
12. Adjournment
*indicates possible action items
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PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION BOARD REGULAR SESSION
MARCH 6, 2019
The Pelican Bay Services Division Board met on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at the
Community Center at Pelican Bay, 8960 Hammock Oak Drive, Naples, Florida 34108.
In attendance were:
Pelican Bay Services Division Board Nick Fabregas
Scott Streckenbein, Chairman Pete Griffith
Tom Cravens, Vice-Chairman Bohdan Hirniak
Joe Chicurel Susan O’Brien
Jacob Damouni (absent)
Ken Dawson
Mike Shepherd
Rick Swider (absent)
Pelican Bay Services Division Staff Mary McCaughtry, Operations Analyst
Neil Dorrill, Administrator Lisa Jacob, Associate Project Manager (absent)
Marion Bolick, Operations Manager Barbara Shea, Recording Secretary
Also Present
Tom Barber, Agnoli, Barber & Brundage
Mike Chaffee, Pelican Bay Foundation
John Gandolfo, Pelican Bay Foundation
Sean Callahan, County Manager’s Office
Jim Carr, Agnoli, Barber & Brundage
Jim Hoppensteadt, Pelican Bay Foundation
Trent Waterhouse, Pelican Bay Foundation
APPROVED AGENDA (AS AMENDED)
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda approval
4. Approval of 02/06/19 Regular Session meeting minutes
5. Audience Comments
6. Administrator’s report
a. Update on sign contract
b. US 41 berm clean-up and restoration bid opening
c. February Clam Pass aerials
d. Clam Pass monitoring RFP submittals
e. February financial report
7. Committee reports
a. Clam Bay
b. Landscape & Safety
i. *PB sidewalk replacement project discussion and approval to proceed
with design plans including specifications, surveys, and permitting
ii. Ridgewood Park re-forestation project (add-on)
c. Water Management
d. Budget
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8. Chairman’s report
9. Old business
10. New business
11. Adjournment
ROLL CALL
Mr. Damouni and Mr. Swider were absent and a quorum was established
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mr. Cravens motioned, Mr. Dawson seconded to approve the agenda as amended
with the addition of item #7bii. The motion carried unanimously. Mr.
Streckenbein announced that the sidewalk issue (item #7bi) would be discussed
directly after Audience Comments.
APPROVAL OF 02/06/19 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Mr. Cravens motioned, Mr. Hirniak seconded to approve the 02/06/19 regular
session meeting minutes as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Mr. Trent Waterhouse requested that the PBSD provide advance notice to the Chateaumere
Property Manager of any mulching activites to be performed at the PBSD maintenance area at 6200
Watergate Way.
Mr. Mark English commented on (1) the possibility of a Pelican Bay bond issue for long-term
financing of PBSD projects and (2) urged the PBSD to negotiate the 12 acres.
PROPOSED SIDEWALK PROJECT DISCUSSION
Dr. Chicurel provided a presentation on the proposed sidewalk replacement project including
photos of the existing deteriorating, cracking, unsafe, aging sidewalks in Pelican Bay. Highlights
included in the following.
• The project’s goal is for replacement sidewalks to be 6 feet wide concrete (the County
standard), ADA compliant, may meander, and may be 5 feet wide in some areas to accommodate
conflicts with trees, utilities, etc.
• A preliminary analysis by our engineers Agnoli, Barber, & Brundage (ABB) identifies
potential impact to 7 hardwood trees, 7 sabal palms and 1 pine tree. A slideshow was provided to
show the trees which may need to be removed and the reason for their removal.
• The services of a certified arborist will be utilized to assist with root pruning.
• During the past few years, the PBSD has received many resident complaints about the
deteriorating sidewalks as well as reports of bodily injuries caused by them.
• The next step would be for ABB to be tasked to prepare a design plan, surveys and
specifications for a sidewalk system in PB that is environmentally sensitive, maintains our tree canopy,
is resident safe, ADA compliant, and consistent with State and County standards.
• During the past two years, Mr. Streckenbein has provided articles on this proposed project in
the PB Post; the Landscape & Safety Committee has placed notifications in the PBF e-blast.
• It is expected that the engineering and design work would take approximately 11 months to
complete and actual sidewalk construction would not begin for at least one year.
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• The PBSD has not obtained a firm written cost sharing commitment from the County.
Mr. Harry Weingartner commented on (1) the lack of consideration by the PBSD to repair the
existing asphalt sidewalk, (2) the PBSD’s choice to take on the sidewalk replacement project before
any of the other deferred projects, (3) the proposed sidewalk project’s removal of 18 trees and root
cutting, (4) the possibility of using an alternative material such as Flexi-Pave.
Mr. Eric Steiner commented on the lack of PB Post articles on the proposed sidewalk project
and expressed the need for more publicity on this issue.
Ms. Jean Waters commented that the sidewalks are the responsibility of the County, not the
PBSD, and suggested that PB residents are not “up to speed” on this issue.
Ms. Mary Johnson commented that (1) the County has not adequately maintained our
sidewalks, (2) alternative materials such as Flexi-Pave should be evaluated by the PBSD, (3) the root
pruning of over 90 trees will weaken our canopy trees and may result in additional loss of trees in
future storms.
Mr. Mark English questioned if it would be possible to sue the County. He suggested that the
negotiated annual cost sharing payments from the County should be indexed to inflation.
Ms. Evelyn Blum commented that the PBSD should not take on the sidewalk responsibility,
which currently belongs to the County.
Ms. Linda Roth suggested that the PBSD keep an open mind and explore alternative porous
upscale materials for our sidewalks, even though they may be more expensive.
Mr. Owen Johnson commented that (1) the PBSD should put more pressure on the County, (2)
the PBSD should explore alternative materials and not rule out asphalt, and (3) concrete sidewalks
will give PB the look of a city.
Ms. Pat Bush commented that sidewalks with an increased width of six feet will encourage
more bikes on the sidewalks.
Mr. Bob Sanchez suggested that (1) the PBSD explore Flexi-Pave and other alternative
materials, (2) the cost of the project be spread over the life of the infrastructure, (3) bond financing is
the only sensible option, and (4) the PBSD should move ahead.
Ms. Betty Weingartner expressed concerns over (1) more bikes on the sidewalks with a wider
six-foot width, (2) the use of concrete may be harder on one’s knees, and (3) tree root shaving may
weaken our trees.
Mr. Trent Waterhouse commented on (1) the dangers of falling on asphalt material, (2) the cost
of Flexi-Pave material is approximately 40% higher than concrete and requires a UV protectant spray
treatment every three years, and (3) the next step in this process would be to fund the sidewalk
replacement project.
Mr. Ted Raia summarized the following points, (1) the County is responsible for our sidewalks
and they should be held financially responsible, (2) if PB residents want better sidewalks, then they
will have to pay for them, (3) the use of cost effective environmentally sensitive materials on
replacement sidewalks would be preferred, and (4) a certified arborist should be brought in during the
planning stage of the project.
Mr. Richard Alexander questioned why this $6 million project is not being coordinated with
work on our other long-term projects.
Board discussion highlights included the following.
• Ms. O’Brien suggested that at this time, we (1) explore alternative materials, (2) obtain a cost-
sharing commitment from the County in writing, (3) engage an arborist, (4) begin an evaluation of
easements that may be required as a result of expanded sidewalk widths, (5) amend the PBSD
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ordinance to add the sidewalk responsibility to the list of PBSD responsibilities, and (6) go forward
with only the engineering/design plans for Phase 1 (not all three phases).
• Mr. Griffith commented in favor of the PBSD financing of the replacement sidewalk project,
which would provide a higher standard of sidewalks for our residents. He suggested that for each tree
that is removed, multiple trees be replanted.
• Mr. Streckenbein commented that all of the L&S Committee members fully support this
project and that they discussed and concluded that it would be more efficient and cost effective to
complete the engineering/design plan (approximate cost of $403,000) for the entire project up front.
He commented that he is open to exploring alternative materials. Mr. Streckenbein commented that
he intends to set up a meeting with County Commissioner Solis to discuss the sidewalk project and a
possible cost share annual payment from the County.
• Mr. Shepherd commented that we need to go forward with the preparation of the design plan
and suggested that the cost sharing negotiations with the County would likely be more productive with
a design plan on the table. He suggested going forward with the project regardless of a County
contribution. Mr. Shepherd commented that he supports completing all the engineering up front which
would include obtaining a master permit, in light of the fact that County requirements could change
over a few years. He expressed support for the actual construction to be completed over three years.
Mr. Dorrill commented that the County’s land development code requires concrete for
sidewalks and does not allow for a variance mechanism. An alternative sidewalk material would
require an amendment to the code. Dr. Chicurel commented that alternative materials will be
discussed at the next Landscape & Safety Committee meeting on March 18.
Mr. Griffith motioned, Mr. Hirniak seconded that we approve all the
engineering work for this project. After discussion by the board, Mr. Griffith
withdrew his motion, and Mr. Hirniak withdrew his second.
Dr. Chicurel motioned, Mr. Cravens seconded that the PBSD Board direct
Agnoli, Barber & Brundage (ABB) to prepare design plans including surveys
and permitting for the replacement of the sidewalks in Pelican Bay according to
their submitted document entitled, “Engineering, Survey, Design, and
Permitting Fees” that is located in today’s agenda item 7.b. page 2 of 4. The
motion carried 8-1, with Ms. O’Brien dissenting.
A SHORT RECESS WAS TAKEN AT 2:46 PM; THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 3:04 PM
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
UPDATE ON SIGN CONTRACT
Mr. Dorrill commented that our replacement street sign project contract has been let. A mock-
up of a prototype sign and associated foundation to our specifications will be provided to staff, within
the next three weeks, for review and approval (of materials and workmanship) before the contractor
begins work.
US 41 BERM CLEAN-UP AND RESTORATION BID OPENING
Mr. Dorrill reported that bids were opened on Feb. 26 for the US 41 berm restoration project
and five bids were received. The lowest bid is for $315,000 by Heritage Utilities. The County
Procurement Dept. is in the process of qualifying the lowest bidder. Mr. Dorrill will bring the lowest
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qualified bid back to the PBSD Board for approval at its April board meeting, before it is brought to
the BCC for approval in mid-April. Mr. Bolick commented that our landscape architect, Ms. Ellin
Goetz, has rejected Heritage Utilities as a qualified bidder. Mr. Dorrill commented that the next lowest
bid is $477,000 by Stahlman England.
RIDGEWOOD PARK RE-FORESTATION PROJECT (ADD-ON)
Mr. Dorrill reported that he has received a second submittal of a design plan for tree and shrub
replacement on the south side of Ridgewood Park from our landscape architect Ms. Ellin Goetz. He
commented that staff will evaluate the plan and consider the installation as a change order to the 41
berm restoration project. Mr. Griffith commented that he and PBF board members had met with Ms.
Goetz to provide input on preferred trees and shrubs to be included in her design plan. The PBF will
pay for all of the landscape materials.
FEBRUARY CLAM PASS AERIALS
Mr. Dorrill commented on the January and February Clam Pass aerials provided in the agenda
packet; overall conditions are very favorable.
CLAM BAY MONITORING RFP SUBMITTALS
Mr. Dorrill commented on the results of the request for quotes for the biological monitoring of
Clam Bay, in furtherance of the Clam Bay Management Plan. Two responses were received, with
Earth Tech Environmental being the lowest responsive bidder.
Ms. O’Brien motioned, Mr. Cravens seconded that we approve the contract for
Earth Tech which is $212,250 for the 3-year contract and will be funded one year
at a time. The motion carried unanimously.
BAY COLONY “BEACH DUNE SWALE” RESTORATION
Ms. O’Brien commented that in May 2018 we were found to be “not in compliance” in regards
to the beach dune swale by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), and noted that
we have spent three months on a survey and five months on permitting. She suggested that this project
be expedited.
Mr. Dorrill responded that the PBSD has provided a response to the SFWMD that appears to
be acceptable to them. During the last two fiscal years, we have removed significant hurricane debris
and exotics from the swale. We have asked for an interpretation as to whether we need a permit
modification. Mr. Dorrill commented that he and Mr. Cravens have met with the affected
condominium association and are planning to provide another update to those residents at their annual
meeting. Mr. Dorrill expects the regrading and recontouring of the swale to begin in the Fall.
FEBRUARY FINANCIAL REPORT
Mr. Dorrill commented that the PBSD recommended FY19 budget appropriation for
“purchased irrigation water” for approximately $132,000 was inadvertently omitted from the County’s
budget software system. Mr. Dorrill stated that he has a meeting scheduled with the County Budget
Office on Friday, March 8 and will discuss processing a budget amendment to correct this. Mr. Dorrill
also commented on “other contractual services” showing over budget in FY19. This relates to the
Gulf Park Dr. median-cut project; the project is in the process of being capitalized.
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Ms. O’Brien commented that the purchase of our new beach rake was charged to our beach
renourishment fund. She suggested that these funds have been reserved exclusively for the purpose
of future beach renourishment, and that the beach rake should be charged to a more appropriate
budgetary line item. Mr. Dorrill and Mr. Streckenbein agreed.
Mr. Shepherd motioned, Mr. Cravens seconded to accept the February financial
report. The motion carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
CLAM BAY REPORT
Ms. O’Brien provided her March 2019 Clam Bay update in the agenda packet. She highlighted
(1) tidal ratios look very good (2) the 2018 Water Quality Report has been received and will be
discussed at the 3/7/19 Clam Bay Committee meeting.
LANDSCAPE & SAFETY REPORT
Dr. Chicurel reported that the Landscape & Safety Committee met on Feb. 21, and the
following items were discussed.
1. The sidewalk replacement project occupied most of the meeting’s agenda. The chairman
gave a presentation outlining the county, state, and ADA standards for sidewalks, and the history of
the sidewalk issue in Pelican Bay. Two slide presentations helped visualize the condition and the
disrepair of the present asphalt sidewalks and how altering the County standards of 6-foot wide
sidewalks with 5 foot segments and a meandering design would eliminate utility and hardwood tree
conflicts. This flexibility resulted in only one hardwood tree needing to be removed instead of 7
hardwoods that the preliminary engineering study and cost opinion had indicated. The committee
passed unanimously a motion to recommend to the full PBSD Board that the board fund a detailed
engineering design plan, with specs and surveys. Mr. Dorrill reported that staff was preparing an
Executive Summary to memorialize a cost sharing agreement with Collier County to replace and then
maintain the County owned sidewalks ($250,000 and $50,000 respectively).
2. Cpls. Wrobleski and Lancia of the CCSO were in attendance and informed the committee
that the CCSO is cracking down on speeding in Pelican Bay with increased patrols and presence.
3. Mr. Cravens asked that the plants causing a dangerous “line of sight” issue at the Pebble
Creek crosswalk when going north on PB Blvd. be removed. Mr. Dorrill indicated that would be done
immediately.
WATER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Mr. Cravens commented on issues discussed at the 2/19/19 Water Management Committee
meeting. Highlights on these issues included the following.
• Work has been completed in the drainage easement between the Dorchester and Grosvenor,
including pipe cleaning. Ms. Denise McLaughlin commented on a “large open swale” in this area.
Mr. Dorrill commented that he will ask our engineers to explore the possibility of “closing the top” of
this swale.
• Drainage improvements have been completed in Georgetown.
• Mr. Bolick commented that the PBF’s ARB Committee has put a hold on any additional PBSD
installations of boat ramps into PB lakes. Staff will meet again with the ARB Committee to discuss
boat ramp alternatives.
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• Mr. Shepherd provided a report on ammonia levels in the 20 lakes in which blue tilapia were
installed last Spring, and noted that there was no increase in the level of ammonia in any of these lakes.
Mr. Shepherd motioned, Mr. Cravens seconded that we begin stocking all of our
lakes with blue tilapia except for the four control lakes that we will continue to
monitor the ammonia levels in. After discussion by the board, Mr. Shepherd
withdrew his motion, and Mr. Cravens withdrew his second.
Ms. O’Brien commented that the board had discussed this issue six months ago, and had agreed
that at least one of our scientists should weigh in on this issue. She suggested that the board vote on
this issue, in the future, after a review of an opinion by one of our scientists.
Ms. Mary Johnson commented that the PBSD has always relied on our consultants. She
suggested that the PBSD explore the other methods of controlling algae and table the motion.
Mr. Cravens commented that alternatives to copper sulfate have been explored by the PBSD
and that the only other effective method of algae control in use by the PBSD is spraying the lakes with
chemicals, which have documented toxic side-effects. He welcomed evidence of negative
consequences from blue tilapia be brought to the board, and shown that these consequences outweigh
the benefits.
Mr. Dorrill commented that he is aware of widespread community dissatisfaction with the level
of algae control in our lakes, and that some residents have suggested returning to the use of copper
sulfate. He will contact our Earth Tech consultants and request that they report back with scientific
documentation/literature on the use of blue tilapia for algae control. He also commented that our zone
is within the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission where blue tilapia are recognized algae combatants
as long as they are purchased from a licensed aquaculture vendor.
BUDGET REPORT
No report
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Mr. Streckenbein reported that a PBSD/PBF joint workshop will be held on April 4 and asked
board members to provide topics for discussion to the PBSD Office.
Mr. Streckenbein commented that this would be Mr. Hirniak’s final board meeting as his term
expires at the end of the month and thanked him for his service.
OLD BUSINESS
Ms. O’Brien commented that based on conversations with Mr. Dorrill and Mr. Callahan
(County Manager’s Office) it may be possible for PB residents, other than PBSD board members, to
serve on PBSD committees. Ms. O’Brien will explore this further.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:11 p.m.
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Scott Streckenbein, Chairman
Minutes approved [___] as presented OR [___] as amended ON [____________________] date
PBSD Projects Update March 29, 2019
Streetlight pole repairs (111 poles to be straightened and 4 pathway bollard lights to be replaced)
This project was completed on 3/13/19.
Street signs replacement (265 street signs to be replaced and 1 entrance monument to be repaired
Contractor is finalizing fabrication of the prototype/sample sign for approval of materials and
workmanship. The sample is scheduled for installation during the week of April 7.
Solar aeration systems repairs (9 Lakes: 2-6, 2-7, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6, 4-7, 4-8, 4-9)
Repair work is underway and completion is expected in April. $37,633 in FEMA
funds were received for this project.
U.S. 41 Berm Re-Landscaping
The bid opening was 2/26/19 and the preliminary results are available. Five bids were received ranging
from $315,527 to $559,855. The lowest bidder was deemed non-responsive for not having the
appropriate landscaping and irrigation licenses. The landscape architect is evaluating the second
lowest bid received from Stahlman-England for $477,000.
Other capital improvements
New PBSD administration & operations facility
The engineer is working with staff to maximize efficiency of space considering future proposed plans
of the Public Utilities Division.
Sidewalks
The engineers have been tasked to collect topographic survey data for engineering sidewalk design
purposes. The engineer will survey the sidewalks and provide physical boundaries such as trees,
utilities and other structures from the existing curb to the adjacent properties; and locate right-of-way
lines along the proposed corridor.
Water management
Bay Colony “Beach Dune Swale” restoration
The engineer is working with the regulatory agencies for a determination on permitting requirements.
Ridgewood Park Lake to Bobwhite Ln Pipes were cleaned, perforated roots cut, and video-evaluated and engineer is reviewing damage report for upcoming repairs. Six additional manholes were discovered and mapped for inclusion in PBSD drainage inventory map. The Contractor is scheduled to bring these manholes to grade elevation to ease future maintenance.
Georgetown
The headwall was replaced and this project is complete.
Lake 2-9 (St. Thomas/St. Maarten lake)
The permit modification application was submitted to SFWMD and is under review.
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LANDSCAPE & SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
The Landscape & Safety Committee met on March 18, 2019
at 1:00pm in the Pelican Bay Community Center. The following
items were discussed:
1.Jim Carr and Tom Barber of the engineering firm of
Agnoli, Barber & Brundage gave a presentation and
answered questions about the “Flexi-Pave” material that
several residents wanted the PBSD to consider when
replacing the current asphalt sidewalks in Pelican Bay.
The following facts were learned:
a.An actual sample of the material was available for
examination. It was extremely rough with sharp
edges.
b. It is a rigid material.
c.Repairs would need to be made by the out of town
contractor.
d. Preparation of the base would be similar to concrete.
e.Needs a UV sealer to be applied periodically.
f.The Flexi-Pave “silts” in with pore blocking sediments.
This requires specialized vacuuming every 6 months.
g.Tree roots will lift up this material, as it does concrete.
h.The cost of using Flexi-Pave instead of concrete is 50%
more expensive than concrete.
These characteristics, facts, and expense preclude changing
concrete as the material of choice and asking the County for
a variance to their Land Development Code.
2. Neil Dorrill, PBSD Administrator, informed the committee
that a draft cost sharing executive summary is before the
County Manager. Once an agreement is agreed to, the
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Collier County Board of Commissioners will be asked to
approve it. The County share for retiring a line of credit debt
would be $300,000 annually (indexed to inflation). A yearly
maintenance contribution from the County would be $50,000.
A bond issue is also under consideration.
3. Board and Committee Member, Tom Cravens brought the
issue of Line of Sight problems to the committee’s attention.
This is an issue that affects both pedestrians and motor
vehicles. Median and cross walk conflicts are at
issue. Remediation and adherence to state requirements
will be our goal.
Submitted By: Joe Chicurel, PBSD Landscape & Safety Chair
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PELICAN BAY SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT
PROJECT UPDATE
The PBSD Board has asked Agnoli, Barber, & Brundage, the PBSD
civil engineers, to develop design plans, surveys, and permitting
to replace the sidewalks in Pelican Bay with the following criteria and
modifications:
1.The basic sidewalk width should conform to the Collier County code
requirement of 6 feet. This general design width can be adjusted to
to 5 feet or the current width in order to eliminate hardwood tree
conflicts, utilities, and other conflicts. In addition, the sidewalk can
meander around these conflicts.
The preliminary engineering opinion was not done with design detail.
It was only an estimate of the design and tree conflicts. When the
design guidelines of allowing the sidewalk to meander and be reduced
in width to the existing width or 5 feet were implemented, only one
hardwood tree and one pine tree in the preliminary engineering study
needed to be removed. Any reports or claims of scores of hardwood
trees needing to be removed are totally in accurate and not true.
2.The material to be used should also conform to the Collier County
Land Development Code requirement of concrete. Alternative materials
that were suggested by residents have been discussed and vetted. One
such alternative called Flexi-Pave was evaluated and researched by our
engineers. Their report and demonstration of this material was
presented to the Landscape & Safety Committee on March 18th.
Numerous negative characteristics were explained and detailed.
The cost of this material was 50% more expensive than concrete.
The committee did not recommend this material be considered.
Other communities in Collier County (Pelican Marsh, Mediterra,
and Lely to mention a few) also have concrete sidewalks that
conform to the Collier County Land Development Code.
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3. When construction of the sidewalk conflicts with tree roots, a certified
arborist will be involved. Once again, the caveat that the new
sidewalk can meander around trees, remain the same width as the
existing sidewalk, or be reduced to 5 feet will be utilized to mitigate
negative impacts.
It should be noted that $30,000.00 has been budgeted for
replacement trees and to add trees in areas that could benefit
from their noise dampening effect and beauty.
4. The new sidewalks will also be compliant with the federal
Americans With Disabilities Act.
PBSD Administrator, Neil Dorrill, has discussed a cost-sharing
arrangement with the Collier County Manager’s office and has
submitted an Executive Summary to the County detailing a county
contribution of $300,000.00 for the duration of the debt to build
the sidewalks and a $50,000.00 yearly transfer to the PBSD to maintain
the new sidewalks.
At the present time, the engineers’ cost estimate of the replacement
project is $6,322,108.23 (includes a 20% contingency).
The engineers are figuring on an eleven to twelve-month time frame
to develop the plans and a 3 phased construction time table to be done
out of season when less residents and guests are here.
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Final Recommendations / Proposal
•The committee believes that a modest adjustment in the formula for assigning
ERU’s to co mmercial members is appropriate. This proposal modifies the
current formula for assigning ERU’s to commercial properties from 1.0 ERU per
unimproved acre / 5.75 ERU per improved acre to 1.75 ERU per unimproved
acre / 5.5 ERU per improved acre. This change serves to incrementally balance
the equity between the two defined usage categories (improved and un-
improved) and also serves to increase the total number of ERUs (with a resulting
reduction in the non-ad valorem assessment per ERU).
•Administratively corrects the categorization of two improved properties whi ch
have benefited from inaccurately being categorized as un-improved properties
(i.e. 5.5 ERU per acre in lieu of 1.75 ERU per acre).
•Raises the mill rate for our ad valorem stream to a level which is suitable for
funding our “accrual” needs (i.e. Street Lighting, Lake Bank Remedi ation, Beach
Renourishment, etc) and simultaneously reduces the non-ad valorem
assessment to a level required to fund our on-going operational needs, loan
amortization (if any), and supplements to the ad valorem fund during extended
periods of declining property values. The rebalancing would be made in such a
way as to keep the aggregate funds generated unchanged, compared to the
funds r aised by existing methods (in other words, a revenue neutral proposal).
These simultaneous changes result in several moving financial parts, the combined
effects of which for FY2018 are shown on the attached Exhibits 3 and 4. The total
PBSD burden for all commercial and institutional members would be reduced. The total
PBSD burden would also be reduced on residential properties with modest taxable
values, accompanied by a corresponding increase in total burden placed on properties
with high taxable values (and which are presumably owned by residents of better than
average financial means). Notably, even with the proposed changes, the overall
method of raising PBSD funds retains it’s historically “regressive” nature. Entry level
homes would still pay as much as 0.4% of taxable value annually, while homes with the
highest valuations would be burdened with levies of less than 0.1%.
The Club experiences a modest erosion of it’s historical ERU preference, but remains
well positioned relative to that of a fully “improved parcel”. The increase per golf
member would seem to be a tolerable $119 per year.
Summary: This funding proposal is incremental in nature, directionally provides
welcome relief for commercial and institutional members and reduces
regressivity for residential members.
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FY 2018 FY 2018 FY 2018 FY 2018
Description Parcel ID Units (ERU)Taxable Value ad Valorem $non-ad Valorem $Total $
(0.0857 mil) ($652.86 / ERU)
Commercial
Ritz Carlton 00168360006 150.77 $167,222,290 $14,331 $98,432 $112,763
Public Library 00169000006 9.72 $0 $0 $6,346 $6,346
Fire Station 00176682006 20.87 $0 $0 $13,625 $13,625
Fifth Third Bank 32435500101 4.83 $1,343,596 $115 $3,153 $3,268
Market Place Parcel 1 64030000252 23.58 $3,304,986 $283 $15,394 $15,678
Market Place Parcel 2 (Publix)64030000508 30.07 $5,758,550 $494 $19,632 $20,125
Market Place Parcel 3 64030001002 36.69 $6,791,860 $582 $23,953 $24,535
Market Place Parcel 4 (Bank United) 64030001109 5.92 $1,168,046 $100 $3,865 $3,965
Market Place Parcel 5 (Ruby Tuesday's) 64030001206 6.38 $1,472,437 $126 $4,165 $4,291
Market Place (Momentum Bank)64380000355 12.59 $8,531,194 $731 $8,220 $8,951
Pelican Bay Financial Center 64380000601 23.17 $12,085,036 $1,036 $15,127 $16,162
HMA, Wachovia 66270040009 57.40 $32,414,646 $2,778 $37,474 $40,252
SunTrust 66270120000 26.80 $12,374,082 $1,060 $17,497 $18,557
Waterside Shops 66270160002 125.70 $43,420,936 $3,721 $82,065 $85,786
Morgan Stanley 66270200001 17.65 $7,620,917 $653 $11,523 $12,176
Morgan Stanley (additional land)66270200108 3.62 $656,986 $56 $2,363 $2,420
Artis-Naples 66270240003 37.38 $0 $0 $24,404 $24,404
Comerica 66270240100 11.50 $6,076,124 $521 $7,508 $8,029
Waterside Shops (Saks parcel)66270240207 4.08 $5,334,570 $457 $2,664 $3,121
Waterside Shops (Jacobson's parcel) 66270240304 0.00 $0 $0 $0
Waterside Shops (US Trust parcel) 66270240401 5.75 $1,661,065 $142 $3,754 $3,896
Waterside Shops (Barnes & Noble parcel) 66270240508 7.19 $2,282,000 $196 $4,694 $4,890
Waterside Shops (Nordstrom's parcel) 66270240605 7.42 $7,379,415 $632 $4,844 $5,477
St. Williams 66272360004 36.00 $0 $0 $23,503 $23,503
Naples Grande 69209000004 161.50 $95,800,800 $8,210 $105,437 $113,647
Inn at Peliclan Bay 51680000107 14.38 $10,078,020 $864 $9,388 $10,252
Other
PBSD (water plant)66330200022 12.00 $0 $0 $7,834 $7,834
County Park 66679080505 14.88 $0 $0 $9,715 $9,715
The Club at Pelican Bay various 278.15 $5,689,449 $488 $181,593 $182,081
Residential (Future)
Gulf Bay (Waterpark Place C)81210001753 41.72 $4,754,598 $407 $27,237 $27,645
Gulf Bay (Waterpark Place D)81210002257 3.34 $100 $0 $2,181 $2,181
Gulf Bay (Waterpark Place C&D)81210002309 53.24 $20,262,241 $1,736 $34,758 $36,495
Total Commercial (and Future Residential)1244.29 $463,483,944 $39,721 $812,347 $852,068
Total Residential 6371.00 $6,122,467,611 $524,695 $4,159,356 $4,684,051
Totals 7615.29 $6,585,951,555 $564,416 $4,971,703 $5,536,119
Pelican Bay Services Division - FY 2018 Assessment Analysis
Exhibit 1 - Current Funding Model
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FY2018 FY 2018 Revised Revised Revised Total $
Description Parcel ID Units (ERU) Appraised Value Taxable Value ad Valorem $ non-ad Valorem $ Total $ Acreage Units (ERU) ad Valorem $ non-ad Valorem $ Total $ Impact
(0.0857 mil) ($652.86 / ERU)(0.2168 mil) ($525.41 / ERU)
Commercial
Ritz Carlton 00168360006 150.77 $167,222,290 $167,222,290 $14,331 $98,432 $112,763 26.22 144.21 $36,254 $75,769 $112,023 ($739)
Public Library 00169000006 9.72 $1,979,253 $0 $0 $6,346 $6,346 1.69 9.30 $0 $4,884 $4,884 ($1,462)
Fire Station 00176682006 20.87 $4,774,229 $0 $0 $13,625 $13,625 3.63 19.97 $0 $10,490 $10,490 ($3,135)
Fifth Third Bank 32435500101 4.83 $1,343,596 $1,343,596 $115 $3,153 $3,153 0.84 4.62 $291 $2,427 $2,719 ($435)
Market Place Parcel 1 64030000252 23.58 $3,304,986 $3,304,986 $283 $15,394 $15,678 4.10 22.55 $717 $11,848 $12,565 ($3,113)
Market Place Parcel 2 (Publix)64030000508 30.07 $5,758,550 $5,758,550 $494 $19,632 $20,125 5.23 28.77 $1,248 $15,113 $16,362 ($3,763)
Market Place Parcel 3 64030001002 36.69 $6,791,860 $6,791,860 $582 $23,953 $24,535 6.38 35.09 $1,472 $18,437 $19,909 ($4,626)
Market Place Parcel 4 (Bank United) 64030001109 5.92 $1,168,046 $1,168,046 $100 $3,865 $3,965 1.03 5.67 $253 $2,976 $3,230 ($735)
Market Place Parcel 5 (Ruby Tuesday's) 64030001206 6.38 $1,472,437 $1,472,437 $126 $4,165 $4,291 1.11 6.11 $319 $3,208 $3,527 ($765)
Market Place (Momentum Bank)64380000355 12.59 $8,531,194 $8,531,194 $731 $8,220 $8,951 2.19 12.05 $1,850 $6,329 $8,178 ($773)
Pelican Bay Financial Center 64380000601 23.17 $12,085,036 $12,085,036 $1,036 $15,127 $16,162 4.03 22.17 $2,620 $11,646 $14,266 ($1,897)
HMA, Wachovia 66270040009 57.40 $32,414,646 $32,414,646 $2,778 $37,474 $40,252 9.98 54.89 $7,027 $28,840 $35,867 ($4,385)
SunTrust 66270120000 26.80 $12,374,082 $12,374,082 $1,060 $17,497 $18,557 4.66 25.63 $2,683 $13,466 $16,149 ($2,408)
Waterside Shops 66270160002 125.70 $43,420,936 $43,420,936 $3,721 $82,065 $85,786 23.15 127.33 $9,414 $66,898 $76,311 ($9,474)
Morgan Stanley 66270200001 17.65 $7,620,917 $7,620,917 $653 $11,523 $12,176 3.07 16.89 $1,652 $8,872 $10,524 ($1,652)
Morgan Stanley (additional land)66270200108 3.62 $656,986 $656,986 $56 $2,363 $2,420 0.63 3.47 $142 $1,821 $1,963 ($457)
Artis-Naples 66270240003 37.38 $61,295,654 $0 $0 $24,404 $24,404 6.50 35.75 $0 $18,783 $18,783 ($5,620)
Comerica 66270240100 11.50 $6,076,124 $6,076,124 $521 $7,508 $8,029 2.00 11.00 $1,317 $5,780 $7,097 ($932)
Waterside Shops (Saks parcel)66270240207 4.08 $5,334,570 $5,334,570 $457 $2,664 $3,121 0.71 3.91 $1,157 $2,052 $3,208 $87
Waterside Shops (Jacobson's parcel) 66270240304 0.00 $0 $0 $0 0.00 0.00 $0 $0 $0 $0
Waterside Shops (US Trust parcel) 66270240401 5.75 $1,661,065 $1,661,065 $142 $3,754 $3,896 1.00 5.50 $360 $2,890 $3,250 ($646)
Waterside Shops (Barnes & Noble parcel) 66270240508 7.19 $2,282,000 $2,282,000 $196 $4,694 $4,890 1.25 6.88 $495 $3,612 $4,107 ($783)
Waterside Shops (Nordstrom's parcel) 66270240605 7.42 $7,379,415 $7,379,415 $632 $4,844 $5,477 1.29 7.10 $1,600 $3,728 $5,328 ($149)
St. Williams 66272360004 36.00 $7,114,591 $0 $0 $23,503 $23,503 6.26 34.43 $0 $18,090 $18,090 ($5,413)
Naples Grande various 161.50 $95,800,800 $95,800,800 $8,210 $105,437 $113,647 17.81 154.48 $20,770 $81,164 $101,934 ($11,713)
Inn at Pelican Bay 51680000107 14.38 $10,078,020 $10,078,020 $864 $9,388 $10,252 2.50 13.75 $2,185 $7,224 $9,409 ($843)
Other
PBSD (water plant)66330200022 12.00 $3,228,315 $0 $0 $7,834 $7,834 12.00 66.00 $0 $34,677 $34,677 $26,843
County Park 66679080505 14.88 $2,115,006 $0 $0 $9,715 $9,715 14.88 26.04 $0 $13,682 $13,682 $3,967
The Club at Pelican Bay various 278.15 $5,689,449 $5,689,449 $488 $181,593 $182,081 230.65 446.50 $1,233 $234,596 $235,829 $53,748
Residential (Future)
Gulf Bay (Waterpark Place C)81210001753 41.72 $4,754,598 $4,754,598 $407 $27,237 $27,645 3.37 41.72 $1,031 $21,920 $22,951 ($4,694)
Gulf Bay (Waterpark Place D)81210002257 3.34 $100 $100 $0 $2,181 $2,181 0.27 3.34 $0 $1,755 $1,755 ($426)
Gulf Bay (Waterpark Place C&D)81210002309 53.24 $20,262,241 $20,262,241 $1,736 $34,758 $36,495 4.30 53.24 $4,393 $27,973 $32,366 ($4,129)
Total Commercial (and Future Residential)1244.29 $543,990,992 $463,483,944 $39,721 $812,347 $852,068 1,448.29 $100,483 $760,948 $861,431 $9,363
Total Residential 6371.00 $6,041,960,563 $6,122,467,611 $524,695 $4,159,356 $4,684,051 6371.00 $1,327,351 $3,347,387 $4,674,738 ($9,313)
Totals 7615.29 $6,585,951,555 $6,585,951,555 $564,416 $4,971,703 $5,536,119 7,819.29 $1,427,834 $4,108,335 $5,536,169 $50
Existing ERU's retained
5.50 ERU / acre for Improved Parcels
1.75 ERU / acre for Unimproved Parcels
ad Valorem funding for Accrual Accounts
non-ad Valorem funding for balance
Naples Grande - unique ERU formula
Pelican Bay Services Division - FY 2018 Assessment Analysis
FY2018 Funding Streams
"What If" - Revised ERU Formula, ad Valorem for accrual accounts *
Exhibit 3 - Proposed Funding Model
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3/21/2019 Dynamic List Display 1
RECS found: 30 ; RUN time: 1.24 sec
Company: = 1000
Fiscal Year: = 2018
Fiscal Period: All
Category: All
Fund: = 109 , = 322 , = 320 , = 778
Functional Area: All Aggregate
Pelican Bay
Category 1 Category 2 Funds
ASSETS CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND INVESTMENTS 4,614,991.20$
ASSETS INTEREST RECEIVABLE 10,651.89
ASSETS TRADE RECEIVABLE, NET -
ASSETS DUE FROM OTHER FUNDS 113,765.15
ASSETS INVENTORY -
TOTAL ASSETS 4,739,408.24
LIABILITIES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (265,348.13)
LIABILITIES WAGES PAYABLE (47,763.45)
LIABILITIES DUE TO OTHER FUNDS -
TOTAL LIABILITIES (313,111.58)
FUND BALANCE 4,426,296.66$ Audited 9.30.2018
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FUND 109 FUND 320 FUND 322 FUND 778
MSTBU CB Restoration Projects Street Light Total
1,829,579.81$ 120,122.48$ 1,179,239.91$ 1,486,049.00$ 4,614,991.20$ Cash Balance
4,661.31 284.04 2,612.28 3,094.26 10,651.89
- - - - -
69,974.97 3,299.49 36,046.82 4,443.87 113,765.15
- - - - -
1,904,216.09 123,706.01 1,217,899.01 1,493,587.13 4,739,408.24
(184,759.09) (8,462.50) (43,772.25) (28,354.29) (265,348.13)
(43,493.50) - - (4,269.95) (47,763.45)
- - - - -
(228,252.59) (8,462.50) (43,772.25) (32,624.24) (313,111.58)
1,675,963.50$ 115,243.51$ 1,174,126.76$ 1,460,962.89$ 4,426,296.66$ Fund Balance
CF in SAP for 2019 1,567,881.07$ 102,502.98$ 965,640.66$ 1,424,289.05$ 4,378,533.21$
DIFFERENCE 108,082.43$ 12,740.53$ 208,486.10$ 36,673.84$ 47,763.45$
Pelican Bay Individual Funds
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Environmental
Specialist, Senior
Bargaining Unit: General/Non-Union
Class Code:
25345
COLLIER COUNTY
Revision Date: Oct 1, 2018
SALARY RANGE
$23.89 - $37.65 Hourly
$1,911.23 - $3,011.96 Biweekly
$49,692.00 - $78,311.00 Annually
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION:
The purpose of this classification is to plan and implement an environmental protection
program within an assigned unit/section, which may involving pollution control, hazardous
waste management, planning/development, natural resources, transportation, or a related
area.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides direction, training, guidance and assistance to employees; coordinates daily work
activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work, inspects
completed work, and troubleshoots problem situations.
Interprets, applies, and enforces the provisions of environmental regulations and other
applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards,
policies and procedures; researches codes/regulations issues as needed; initiates any actions
necessary to correct deviations or violations.
Provides information and technical assistance concerning environmental regulations,
hazardous waste management, waste disposal procedures, pollution control/prevention,
storage tanks, small quantity hazard waste generation, natural resources, site development
plans, waterway management, coastal zone management, regulatory violations, or other
issues; meets with and discusses problem areas with property owners, contractors,
developers, and the public; recommends solutions to problems; provides data to customers
upon request.
Coordinates environmental activities relating to pollution control, pollution prevention,
environmental planning, conservation, land development, stormwater management, waterway
management, coastal zone management, or related issues; provides a contact to County
residents for environmental and pollution concerns.
Investigates complaints regarding pollution, hazardous waste, natural resources,
conservation, beaches/waterways, or other environmental issues; investigates fish kills;
documents findings of investigations and makes corrective recommendations; updates
complainant with information regarding complaint; monitors status of complaints to ensure
resolution; notifies appropriate authorities of case problems or incidents as appropriate.
Develops water quality monitoring program; provides technical assistance in the development
of water/sediment sampling projects; performs reconnaissance of proposed water quality
monitoring stations; coordinates and conducts water sampling projects; collects surface water
and ground water samples; schedules and coordinates sampling activities; analyzes algal
communities using microscope; prepares sample equipment for use.
Serves as Quality Assurance and Quality Control Officer for water quality monitoring
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programs; reviews and validates laboratory results; coordinates field audit with state
regulatory agencies.
Performs inspections of sludge disposal sites and sludge transportation vehicles; notifies
sludge transporters of violations; prepares certified warning letters for non-compliance;
reviews sludge transportation licenses and notifies license-holders of expiration.
Performs inspections of wastewater treatment plant facilities to ensure compliance with
applicable regulations; collects effluent samples at wastewater treatment plants; assists with
collection of surface water samples; makes recommendations to plant operators concerning
needed plant improvements.
Performs inspections of above-ground storage tanks and underground storage tanks; conducts
inspections of small quantity hazardous waste generators as needed; performs waste
assessment computations; performs air quality monitoring.
Performs inspections of businesses to review hazardous waste management/disposal;
monitors household hazardous waste facilities; conducts on-site visits to household hazardous
waste facilities to pick up receipts of hazardous wastes; converts amounts of hazardous
wastes to pounds; prepares reports for calculation of reviewed receipts of hazardous wastes
from businesses; picks up/transports household hazardous wastes from residents' homes to
waste site as needed.
Coordinates petroleum cleanup contract and pollutant storage tank contract activities;
performs site inspections and monitors activities; participates in contract negotiation; reviews
staff reports; reviews and approves technical reports and invoices; prepares enforcement
documents.
Performs inspections of commercial landscape projects and stormwater management plans;
reviews landscape plans and storm management plans; inspects irrigation systems; inspects
drainage areas and verifies flow paths; negotiates use of landscape materials with landscape
architects; ensures compliance with right-of-way ordinance requirements.
Coordinates environmental permitting involving transportation projects, stormwater projects,
and projects of other divisions; reviews environmental permit applications to obtain permits;
initiates environmental audits for projects; coordinates with consultants and agencies
regarding wetland delineation for projects; works with consultants for off-site mitigation of
projects impacting wetlands and wildlife; performs threatened/endangered species surveys for
projects requiring agency approval; prepares pollution prevention plans for transportation.
Conducts inspections of conservation/preservation areas; evaluates condition of land and
habitat; assesses value and quality of habitat; prepares environmental mitigation plans.
Reviews zoning petitions and site development plans for compliance with applicable codes and
regulations; performs site inspections relating to permit applications and petitions; provides
written responses to petition reviews; issues environmental permits; evaluates compliance of
plans and projects with parking and handicapped access regulations; reviews and issues
clearing permits for vegetation removal; reviews and issues permits for coastal
activities/construction; reviews for variances structures seaward of coastal construction
setback line; reviews and issues permits for site alternation in environmentally sensitive
areas; reviews environmental impact statements; reviews boat dock variance petitions;
reviews protected species management plans and exotic vegetation management plans;
accepts or rejects on-site deviations from approved plans; prepares staff reports, executive
summaries, and resolutions; makes presentations to County Commissioners, Environmental
Advisory Board, and Planning Commission; performs plant/animal identifications for staff as
needed.
Provides support for development of County natural resource management policy; acquires
and analyzes data to assess impact on natural resources; produces geographic data to
facilitate analysis; converts geographic coordinate systems in data sets; collects GPS
coordinate to locate data and converts GPS data to analyzable formats; edits computerized
mapping drawings for use in geographical information system (GIS); prepares data in wide
variety of formats.
Coordinates the County's artificial reef and water way programs; manages County mitigation
projects; applies for reef permits and related permits; dives and maps artificial reef areas;
plots drawings on navigation charts; records channel depths; records water levels at County
project areas; surveys waterways to identify needed maintenance; recommends boat speed
zones, channel marker placements, and manatee protection measures; approves materials for
placement on reefs; assists with stranded marine mammal activities; coordinates waterway
repairs with U.S. Coast Guard; conducts wildlife and vegetation surveys; removes exotic
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vegetation from County property; installs artificial reef buoys and public information signs;
replaces damaged waterway signs; selects contractors for program activities and monitors
work performed by contractors; approves payments to contractors.
Coordinates the County's sea turtle protection program, beach renourishment program, and
inlet management plans; coordinates required state/county permits and permit renewals;
conducts annual zoning of beaches for GIS record profiles; sets stakes and measures width of
beaches; conducts helicopter reconnaissance of beaches to assist with monitoring; conducts
beach compaction studies; coordinates beach raking; prepares scientific proposals for sand
source studies; conducts surveys and performs exotic plant removal from dunes; establishes
annual beach lighting protocol; conducts follow-up beach light inspections; provides technical
assistance for alternative beach nourishment; monitors beaches for quality assurance of sea
turtle protection program; monitors sea turtle activities on beaches; conducts nesting
surveys; communicates with media regarding sea turtle events; conducts stranding/salvage
on sick/dead sea turtles; coordinates delivery of live strandings to rehabilitative facilities;
performs field/laboratory necropsies on dead turtles; provides historical and analytical data
regarding sea turtle activities to state/federal agencies upon request.
Performs environmental monitoring on County-managed property; collects water samples for
sulfide analysis; measures salinity and pH in surface and pore water; measures extreme
storm effects on Clam Bay NRPA; applies herbicides to maintain exotic plant control in Clam
Bay; assists with wetland delineation for permitting.
Performs follow-up inspections to ensure proper response to non-compliance problems and
correction of deficiencies.
Conducts environmental code enforcement to protect County resources; investigates
complaints and violations; conducts inspections of property; gathers evidence of violations
and makes photographs of violations; researches property ownership; issues violation notices
and citations to violators; posts notices on site or at courthouse; reviews violations with
violators and negotiates resolution of problems; reviews mitigation plans; determines whether
to prosecute code violations; prosecutes cases before Boards or in court as needed; presents
evidence and provides testimony; coordinates enforcement activities with other
agencies/divisions as needed.
Compiles and provides to the public guidelines on hazardous waste management, applicable
federal, state and local regulations, and requirements to meet compliance.
Writes/drafts amendments to local codes as appropriate; assists with development of
environmental ordinances, amendments, policies, and procedures.
Prepares technical reports, biological reports, inspection reports, non-compliance reports,
violation notices, and other records; submits required reports to regulatory agencies or other
individuals.
Performs administrative tasks; reviews invoices for payment; prepares invoices to bill for
program services; assists with development of budgets for assigned programs; applies for
grants relating to division programs; develops brochures for public distribution; maintains
public information telephone hotline.
Maintains computer database of division data; enters information regarding environmental
complaints, non-compliance issues, or other data; locates and plots complaints on topographic
maps; generates reports and graphs of division data.
Conducts research of division files, legal/property records, database records, electronic data
sources, Internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed.
Compiles and/or monitors various administrative and/or statistical data; makes applicable
calculations; analyzes data and identifies trends; summarizes data and prepares reports,
charts, or presentations.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, invoices, budget projections,
chain of custody forms, activity reports, inspection/re-inspection reports, audit reports,
agendas, complaint reports, incident notification forms, violation notices, citations, project
summaries, data summaries, sludge transportation reports, wastewater treatment plant
reports, storage tank registration forms, household hazardous waste receipt reports, petition
reviews, staff reports, executive summaries, resolutions, code amendments, permits,
environmental impact statements, wildlife survey reports, biological reports, project
monitoring reports, vehicle maintenance reports, maps, brochures, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, invoices, chain of custody forms, activity
reports, complaint reports, sludge transportation reports, transportation manifests, inspection
reports, program reports, discharge reports, cleanup reports, assessment reports, laboratory
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reports, wastewater treatment plant permits, site assessments, closure assessments, storage
tank records, hazardous waste receipts, statistical data, environmental impact statements,
site development plans, landscape plans, work scopes, mitigation technical reports, permit
applications, petitions, variances, environmental audits, groundwater monitoring reports,
protected species monitoring reports, notices to mariners, nautical charts, mitigation plans,
property cards, deeds, plats, maps, photographs, surveys, material safety data sheets,
hazardous materials guides, scientific/technical reports, textbooks, professional publications,
laws, codes, ordinances, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other
documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Operates a personal computer, general office equipment, or other equipment as necessary to
complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database,
photography, graphics, computerized mapping, geographical information system (GIS), e
mail, Internet, or other computer programs; provides current information for publication at
County web sites.
Operates/utilizes and maintains specialized equipment or tools associated with work activities,
which may include a motor vehicle, boat, diving equipment, centrifugal pump, submersible
pump, global positioning system (GPS), camera, digital camera, flow meter, chlorine meter,
microscope, multi-probe, level, architectural scale, binoculars, compass, herbicide sprayer,
water sampler, measuring devices, testing instruments, shovel, auger, or two-way radio;
calibrates field instruments.
Monitors inventory of division equipment and supplies; ensures availability of adequate
materials to conduct work activities; initiates requisitions for new/replacement materials;
obtains product information and competitive price quotes for prospective purchases.
Coordinates projects and work activities with those of other divisions, consultants,
contractors, local municipalities, regulatory agencies, outside agencies, or others as needed.
Communicates with supervisor, County boards/officials, employees, other divisions, sludge
transportation companies, contractors, developers, landscape architects, engineers,
consultants, attorneys, court personnel, customers, the public, community organizations, local
municipalities, regulatory agencies, outside agencies, the media, and other individuals as
needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve
problems.
Attends meetings, serves on committees, and makes presentations as needed; participates in
workshops and County exhibits; prepares displays for presentations and displays.
Assists with coordination of County hazardous waste collection events; transports and sets up
barricades for events.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an
awareness of new methods, trends, and advances in the profession; reads professional
literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as
appropriate.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing
documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing
incoming/outgoing mail.
Provides assistance to other employees or divisions as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.
In the event of a declared state of emergency, employees in this classification may be called
to work during days or hours other than those for which they are regularly scheduled.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using
established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable
consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation
to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate,
maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in
performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive,
advisory and/or design data and information.
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Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication
and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform
mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and
ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as
motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts
and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity
in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective
criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work,
typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which
may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of
moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or
shades of colors, sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to
communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse
environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain,
temperature extremes, hazardous materials, traffic hazards, water hazards, bright/dim light,
toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, animal/wildlife attacks, or animal bites.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Natural
Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Zoology, or closely related field; supplemented by
three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes pollution control, water
quality management, wastewater treatment operations, water sample analysis, environmental
assessment, ecological impact analysis, wetland permitting, environmental permitting,
waterway management, artificial reef building, coastal zone management, environmental code
enforcement, computerized mapping, and/or personal computer operations; or any equivalent
combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge,
skills, and abilities for this job. May require possession and maintenance of valid OSHA
Certified Hazardous Material Operations certification. May require possession and maintenance
of valid U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety certification. May require possession and
maintenance of valid Advanced Open Water Diving certification. May require possession and
maintenance of valid Federal Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Certified Tank
Inspector certification. May require possession and maintenance of valid Limited Lawn &
Ornamental Pest Control Applicator's License. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida
Driver's License with any applicable endorsements and maintain eligibility requirements and
endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805. Fingerprinting required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
BCC118
Exempt