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Agenda 12/02/2008 Item #16B 2 Agenda Item No. 16B2 December 2, 2008 Page 1 of 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Request that the Board direct staff to bring back an amendment to Ordinance No. 2003-37, as amended, clarifying the "purpose" section of that ordinance to state that the Collier County Land Development Code, as amended, does not apply to County Transportation projects, to separate the Construction Standards Handbook into two separate handbooks consisting of the 2008 version of the "Construction Standards Handbook for Work within the Public Right-of-Way, Collier County, Florida" and a new 2008 "Collier County Landscape and Irrigation Specifications for Beautification Improvements within the Public Right-of-Way Handbook," and to authorize future revisions to each Handbook to be made separately and by resolution approved by the Board of County Commissioners. OBJECTIVE: That the Board of County Commissioners direct staff to bring back an amendment to Ordinance No. 2003-37, as amended, to clarify the purpose section of that ordinance, to separate the Construction Standards Handbook into two separate handbooks consisting of the 2008 vcrsion of the "Construction Standards Handbook for Work within the Public Right-of-Way, Collier County, Florida," (the "Construction Handbook") and a new 2008 "Collier County Landscape and Irrigation Specifications for Beautification Improvements within the Public Right-of-Way Handbook" (the "Landscaping Handbook"), as well as authorizing future revisions to each Handbook to be made separately and by reso lution approved by the Board of County Commissioners, CONSIDERATION: The standards for work within the County rights-of-way has been revised several times since 1977 when it was first enacted. The essence of these standards was to provide for consistency and quality of workmanship for all materials and construction activities within County rights-of-way. A procedure for issuing permits for any such work was established along with standard requirements for site plans and inspections. In 2008, the need to revise, enhance and upgrade the Construction Handbook to provide for updated methods and materials became apparent. It was also realized that the growth of the landscaping program required more frequent revisions and changes to that portion of the Construction Handbook. Staff recommends amending Ordinance No. 2003-37, as amended, in order to separate the two Handbooks for more flexibility in necessary future revisions, As each Handbook may be revised separately by resolution of the Board, revisions will be accomplished in a timely and efficient manner. Finally, staff wishes to clarify the "Purpose" scction of the Ordinance to state that the Collier County Land Development Code, as amended, does not apply to Collier County Transportation projects and related amenities required as components of public roadways. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this Executive Summary. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The County Attorney's Office has reviewed and approved this item for legal sufficiency. - SRT Agenda Item No. 16B2 December 2, 2008 Page 2 of 4 GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this Executive Summary. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve this item directing staff to amend Ordinance 2003-37, as amended, to clarify the "Purpose" section to state that County Transportation projects, including amenities related to improving the public roadways are exempt from the Collier County Land Development Code, as amended, to separate the Construction Standards Handbook into two separate handbooks consisting of the 2008 version of the "Construction Standards Handbook for Work within the Public Right-of-Way, Collier County, Florida" and a new 2008 "Collier County Landscape and Irrigation Specifications for Beautification Improvements within the Public Right-of-Way Handbook," and to authorize future revisions to each Handbook to be made separately and by resolution approved by the Board of County Commissioners. Prepared By: Nick Casalanguida, Planning Director, Mitch Riley, Right-of-Way Permitting Manager, and Pam Lulich, Landscape Operations Manager Page 1 of2 Agenda Item No. 16B2 December 2, 2008 Page 3 of 4 COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Meeting Date: 1682 Request that the Board direct staff to bring back an amendment to Ordinance No. 2003-37, as amended, clarifying the purpose section of that ordinance to state that the Collier County Land Development Code, as amended, does not apply to County Transportation projects, to separate the Construction Standards Handbook into two separate handbooks consisting of the 2008 version of the Construction Standards Handbook for Work within the Public Right- of-Way, Collier County, Florida and a new 2008 Collier County Landscape and Irrigation Specifications for Beautification Improvements within the Public Right-af-Way Handbook, and to authorize future revisions to each Handbook to be made separately and by resolution approved by the Board of County Commissioners, 12/2/20089:0000 AM Item Number: Item Summary: Prepared By Mitch Riley Principal Project Manager Date Transportation Services Stormwater Management 11/5/200810:35:04 AM Approved By Brian Hancock Operations Support Manager Date Transportation Division Transportation Administration 11/51200811:29 AM Approved By Nick Casalanguida MPO Director Date Transportation Services Transportation Planning 11112/20082:10 PM Approved By Norm E. Feder, Alep Transportation Division Administrator Date Transportation Services Transportation Services Admin. 11/13/20084:39 PM Approved By Scott R. Teach Assistant County Attorney Date County Attorney County Attorney Office 11117/200812:07 PM Approved By Pat Lehnhard Executive Secretary Date Transportation Services Transportation Services Admin 11/17/20082:36 PM Approved By OMS Coordinator OMS Coordinator Date County Manager's Office Office of Management & Budget 11/17/20083:00 PM Approved By John A. Y onkosky Director of the Office of Management Date fiJe://C:\AgendaTest\Export\117-Decernber%202,%202008\16.%20CONSENT%20AGEN... 11/25/2008 Page 2 of2 Agenda Item No. 16B2 December 2, 2008 Page 4 of 4 County Manager's Office Office of Management & Budget 11/17/2008 5:08 PM Approved By Leo E. Ochs, Jr. Board of County Commissioners Deputy County Manager Date County Manager's Office 11/17/20085:58 PM file://C:\AgendaTest\Export\117-December%202,%202008\16.%20CONSENT%20AGEN... 11125/2008