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GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFICATION M.S.T.U.
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 103
Naples, FL 34112
AGENDA
OCTOBER 15, 2019
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ATTENDANCE
Advisory Committee Patricia Spencer – Chair (10/06/2021)
Paula Rogan – Vice Chair (10/06/2019)
Florence “Dusty” Holmes (10/06/2021)
Ron Jefferson (10/06/2022)
Norma Lees-Davis (10/06/2022)
Staff Michelle Arnold – PTNE Director
Dan Schumacher, Harry Sells – Project Managers
Contractors Mike McGee – Landscape Architect (McGee & Assoc)
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
VI. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT – GREEN EFFEX
VII. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT’S REPORTS – MCGEE & ASSOCIATES
A. Tropicana Boulevard
B. Sunshine Boulevard
C. Coronado Parkway & Hunter Boulevard
D. Collier Boulevard, Golden Gate Parkway
VIII. PROJECT MANAGER’S REPORT
A. Budget Report.
B. Grounds Maintenance Service – Request for Quotes (RFQ)
C. Roadway median restoration – on hold.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
XI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
XII. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING:
NOVEMBER 19, 2019 AT 4:30PM
GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY CENTER
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GOLDEN GATE M.S.T.U. ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
3299 East Tamiami Trail, Suite 103
Naples, FL 34112
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
MINUTES
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 P.M. by Ms. Spencer. Attendance was called and a
quorum of four was present.
II. Attendance
Advisory Committee Patricia Spencer – Chair
Paula Rogan
Florence “Dusty” Holmes
Ron Jefferson
Norma Lees-Davis (Absent)
Staff Dan Schumacher – Project Manager
Landscape Mike McGee – Landscape Architect (McGee & Associates)
Other Wendy Warren – Transcriptionist (Premier)
III. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. Approval of Agenda
Ms. Spencer moved to approve the Agenda of the Golden Gate Advisory Committee subject to the
following change:
Move Item VIII. A. – Project Managers Report, Committee Member Paula Rogan Re-appointment
to be discussed after Item V. Minutes.
Second by Ms. Holmes. Carried unanimously 4 - 0.
V. Minutes
Approval of Minutes: June 18, 2019
Mr. Jefferson moved to approve the minutes of the June 18, 2019 meeting as presented.
Second by Ms. Rogan. Carried unanimously 4 - 0.
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VIII. Project Manager’s Report – out of sequence as noted
A. Committee Member Paula Rogan Re-appointment
The Committee discussed Ms. Rogan’s application to the Golden Gate Beautification M.S.T.U.
Advisory Committee for a four-year term, effective October 7, 2019, noting contributions she
has made to the Committee and willingness to be reappointed.
Mr. Jefferson moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners reappoint Paula Rogan
for a four-year term, commencing October 7, 2019, to the Golden Gate Beautification M.S.T.U.
Advisory Committee. Second by Ms. Holmes. Carried unanimously 4 - 0.
VI. Landscape Maintenance Report
A. Roadway Median Restoration
Green Effex Landscape Services, the contractor for the M.S.T.U., notified the County they are
ceasing operations. The median renovation is approximately two-thirds complete; the M.S.T.U.
will be invoiced for plant material installed.
Mr. Schumacher will:
Examine any remaining invoices from Green Effex to ensure accuracy.
Post an Invitation to Bid on Bid-Sync, the County’s internet-based quote solicitation
system.
A Purchase Order (PO) will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder – up to $50,000.
VII. Landscape Architect’s Report – McGee & Associates
Mr. McGee highlighted the “Landscape Observation Report: - September 2019” noting:
Tropicana Boulevard
Newly planted Crape Myrtle trees appear water stressed; address immediately with plan of
action.
Confirm Iris are yellow flower as specified in refurbishment plan.
Significant variance in water usage recorded between the WeatherTrak controller (185,784
gallons) and the master valve register (100,406 gallons) should be investigated.
Coronado Parkway and Hunter Boulevard
The medians look good.
Combined water use was 145,303 gallons.
Mr. Schumacher will confer with Mr. Sells to ensure bubbler zones for new plantings are
adequate.
Sunshine Boulevard
Fakahatchee grass should be topped in a ball shape.
Water usage estimated at 138,177 gallons is normal.
Ms. Holmes left the meeting.
Collier Boulevard
Median #67: One (1) large dead Oak tree presents a safety hazard and needs to be
removed.
Medians refurbishment is recommended.
Water usage Part A 33,622 gallons and Part B 50,136 gallons was within normal
parameters.
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McGee & Associates will no track & report water usage on Collier Blvd.
Golden Gate Parkway
Silver Saw Palmetto should be pruned four (4) feet off the refurbished community sign to
prevent sign damage.
Medians renovation is recommended.
Combined water usage of 115,631 gallons is normal.
McGee & Associates will no track & report water usage on Golden Gate Pkwy..
Staff noted all irrigation within the Golden Gate M.S.T.U. is well water.
VIII. Project Manager’s Report
B. Bylaws – Signature
The fully executed Golden Gate M.S.T.U. bylaws will be registered.
C. Budget Report
Mr. Schumacher summarized the “Golden Gate MSTU Fund Budget 153 dated
September 17, 2019” for information purposes and provided an overview of the budget noting:
FY19 Ad Valorem property tax revenue budget is $406,400.00, an increase of 8.46% over
FY18. The Millage rate is 0.5000 mils.
Total revenue FY19 is $934,025.00 including investment interest, transfers and
contributions (minus a 5% reserve of $18,900).
Current Operating Expense Budget is $396,725.00 of which Commitments
tota$120,253.40; Expenditures $185,631.88.
Uncommitted Operating Expense funds available are $90,839.72.
On June 17, 2019 a Purchase Order in the amount of $70,253.60 was issued to Green Effex
for the Median Restoration Project on four roadways. On April 16, 2019 the Committee
motioned to approve $88,114.30 for the project.
Line 32, Improvements General expenditure of $42,681.87, was for the Stahlman-England
irrigation conduit project for Hunter Boulevard and Coronado Parkway.
Improvements General Fund, Line 32, reserved to fund capital projects, has a remaining
balance of $429,218.13.
Total available balance, less committed expenses, is $525,414.17.
Budget FY-20
The FY-20 budget is effective October 1, 2019.
New Purchase Orders will be issued.
Funds not expended in FY19 are carried over to the FY20 budget.
The M.S.T.U. can consider a capital contribution to community projects proposed by
Commissioner Saunders once plans are solidified.
D. Golden Gate Community Sign: Signs & Things Refurbishment
The “Welcome to Golden Gate” community sign restoration was installed the end of June 2019.
Mr. Schumacher will review signage requirements for a duplicate “Welcome to Golden Gate”
sign to be erected on the west side Right-of-Way (ROW) of Collier Blvd. by the canal bridge and
update the Committee at a future meeting.
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E. McGee & Associates FY-20 Services
Staff reported:
McGee & Associates submitted a quote for architectural landscape services for FY-20.
Services provided and the proposed costs were identical to FY-19.
At the County’s request McGee & Associates signed a one-year extension of the current
contract.
Landscape Architect Report Format Proposal
Mr. Schumacher distributed a “Landscape Architect Report” list of four recommendations to
alter the current document format utilized by McGee & Associates.
The Committee concurred on the following modifications to the report:
Only the “Full” report will be prepared.
A “Date Observed” field will be included in the report header.
Photographs will not be included unless the situation is extraordinary.
Three (3) HydroPoint water reports, one for each controller, will replace the McGee &
Associates water report.
The fertilizer schedule will be a one (1) page format including all roadways.
The report will be submitted 1-week prior to the monthly drive-thru (2-weeks prior to the
monthly meeting) to enable Staff to review with the landscape contractor and establish an
action plan.
Collier Blvd and Golden Gate Pkwy, County arterial roadways landscaped with M.S.T.U.
funding, will be included in the report.
F. Sunshine Law Update
A representative from the County Attorney’s office will be scheduled in January or February to
review provisions of the Sunshine Law.
IX. Old Business
None
X. New Business
None
XI. Public and Board Comments
Ms. Spencer presented a brochure noting two projects from the Golden Gate Walkable Community
Study involving 44th St. SW and 31st Pl. SW were under consideration by the “BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE of the COLLIER METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION.”
Both projects are for new five-foot sidewalks; both roads are near schools. Projects picked do not
interfere with the storm water project in Golden Gate City. Construction phase estimate is $1,188,000.
Mr. Schumacher will follow up on the proposed projects with Dave Lykins, Executive Director for
Commissioner Saunders, and update the Committee on his findings.
XII. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned
by the Chair at 5:30 P.M.
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GOLDEN GATE MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE
________________________________
Patricia Spencer, Chair
The Minutes were approved by the Committee on , 2019 as presented______, or as
amended ______.
NEXT MEETING:
OCTOBER 15, 2019 – 4:30 PM
GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY CENTER
4701 GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY
NAPLES, FL 34116
GOLDEN GATE MSTU
FUND 153
October 15, 2019
FY- 20 Vendor Item PO # Budget Commitments Expenditures
Budget
Remainder
1 CUR AD VALOREM TAX (443,200.00)$ -$ -$ (443,200.00)$
2 DEL AD VALOREM -$ -$ -$ -$
3 OVERNIGHT INTEREST -$ -$ -$ -$
4 INVESTMENT INTEREST (8,000.00)$ -$ -$ (8,000.00)$
5 INTEREST TAX COLLECTED -$ -$ -$ -$
6 INS CO REFUNDS -$ -$ -$ -$
7 REVENUE STRUCTURE (451,200.00)$ -$ -$ (451,200.00)$
8 TRANS FROM PROPERTY APPRAISER -$ -$ -$ -$
9 TRANS FROM TAX COLLECTOR -$ -$ -$ -$
10 CARRY FORWARD GEN (539,400.00)$ -$ -$ (539,400.00)$
11 CARRY FORWARD OF ENCUMBERED AMT (21,209.50)$ -$ -$ (21,209.50)$
12 NEG 5% EST REV 22,600.00$ -$ -$ -$
13 TRANSFERS & CONTRIB (538,009.50)$ -$ -$ (538,009.50)$
14 TOTAL REVENUE (989,209.50)$ -$ -$ (989,209.50)$
15 WORKERS COMP.100.00$ -$ -$ 100.00$
16 PERSONAL SERVICE 100.00$ -$ -$ 100.00$
17 ENG FEES OTHER McGee & Assoc. Annual Consultant TBD 50,000.00$ 25,950.00$ -$ 24,050.00$
18 INDIRECT COST REIMBURS Collier County Indirect Cost Direct Pay 6,700.00$ -$ -$ 6,700.00$
19 LANDSCAPE INCIDENTALS 30,000.00$ -$ -$ 30,000.00$
20 OTHER CONTRACTUAL Green Effex LLC Roadway Medians Replanting 4500196361 171,209.50$ 21,209.50$ -$ 150,000.00$
21 ELECTRICITY FPL Electricity 4700004073 3,500.00$ 2,880.00$ -$ 620.00$
22 RENT EQUIPMENT J.M Todd Lease - Copier TBD 300.00$ -$ -$ 300.00$
23 INSURANCE GENERAL Collier County Insurance General Direct Pay 600.00$ -$ -$ 600.00$
24 SPRINKLER SYSTEM MAINT Florida Irrigation Systems Irrigation Parts 4500198923 10,000.00$ 2,000.00$ -$ 8,000.00$
25 MULCH 16,000.00$ -$ -$ 16,000.00$
26 LIGHTING MAINTENANCE Harts Electrical Lighting Maintenance 4500198904 12,000.00$ 5,000.00$ -$ 7,000.00$
27 LICENSES AND PERMITS CARTEGRAPH SYSTEMS INC.Cartegraph Licensing & Supp. 4500197283 2,000.00$ -$ -$ 2,000.00$
28 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS Premier Staffing Source Transcriptionist TBD 3,000.00$ 2,500.00$ -$ 500.00$
29 OFFICE SUPPLIES Staples Supplies 300.00$ -$ -$ 300.00$
30 COPYING CHARGES J.M Todd Copier - Charge per copy 300.00$ -$ -$ 300.00$
31 FERT HERB CHEM 7,000.00$ -$ -$ 7,000.00$
32 OTHER OPERATING SUPPLIES 200.00$ -$ -$ 200.00$
33 OTHER TRAINING EDUCATIONAL 200.00$ -$ -$ 200.00$
34 OPERATING EXPENSE 313,309.50$ 59,539.50$ -$ 253,770.00$
35 IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL 580,000.00$ 580,000.00$
36 CAPITAL OUTLAY 580,000.00$ -$ -$ 580,000.00$
37 TRANSFER TO 111 FUND 52,600.00$ -$ -$ 52,600.00$
38 TRANSFER TO 112 FUND -$ -$ -$ -$
39 Budget Trans from Appraiser 4,200.00$ -$ -$ 4,200.00$
40 Budget Trans from Tax Collector 10,000.00$ -$ -$ 10,000.00$
41 TRANSFERS 66,800.00$ -$ -$ 66,800.00$
42 RESERVES FOR CONT.29,000.00$ 29,000.00$
43 TOTAL BUDGET 989,209.50$ 59,539.50$ -$ 929,670.00$
Total Available Balance 929,670.00$
797,305,507 FY 10 Final Taxable Value (2009) Plus Commited And Not Spent 59,539.50$
548,992,684 FY 11 Final Taxable value (2010)
478,980,702 FY 12 Final Taxable Value (2011)Estimated Cash 989,209.50$
516,253,177 FY 13 Final Taxable Value
533,888,677 FY 14 Final Taxable Value
575,541,732 FY 15 Final Taxable Value
611,031,317 FY 16 Final Taxable Value
673,743,701 FY 17 Final Taxable Value
749,340,700 FY 18 Final Taxable Value
813,136,298 FY 19 Final Taxable Value
886,318,740 FY 20 Final Taxable Value 546,009.50$
9.00% Adj. 19 to 20
FY 20 FY 19
Millage 0.5000 0.5000 Maximum = .5000
Extension 443,159 406,568
Property Tax Limitation Impact
FY 20 Gross Taxable Value 886,318,740
Minus: New Const. Annex.4,123,285
Plus: Amendment #1 TV Component 0
Adj. Taxable Value 882,195,455
19 Levy 406,568
Rolled Back Rate (less Amend. One)0.4609
91% of Rolled Back Rate 0.4194
Estimated Cash Less
Uncollected Ad Valorem Taxes