Agenda 06/09/2020 Item #16D 3 (Proposal to Florida FWC - Conservation Collier Lands)06/09/2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the electronic submittal of a funding assistance proposal to the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Invasive Plant Management Section for
contractor services worth $150,000 during FY 2021 to treat invasive exotic vegetation within
Conservation Collier’s Dr. Robert H. Gore III, Red Maple Swamp, and McIlvane Marsh Preserves.
OBJECTIVE: To maintain Conservation Collier Program preserves free of invasive, exotic plants.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Invasive Plant Management Section (IPMS) of the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Commission (FWC) funds individual invasive plant removal projects on public conservation lands
throughout the State. If funding assistance is received, IMPS will pay State contractors to treat invasive,
exotic plants within Dr. Robert H. Gore III preserve ($50,000), Red Maple Swamp preserve ($50,000)
and McIlvane Marsh preserve ($50,000) during FY 2021; total work worth $150,000. No funds will be
transferred to Collier County. If funding assistance is awarded, a formal agreement between the Board of
County Commissioners (Board) and the State will not be required for the projects to proceed.
FISCAL IMPACT: No local funds are required to match this grant if awarded. If funding assistance is
awarded, it will save the Conservation Collier Program approximately $150,000, which is proposed for
exotic plant treatment within the Dr. Robert H. Gore III, Red Maple Swamp, and McIlvane Marsh
Preserves in the FY21 Conservation Collier Land Management Fund (174) budget.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This proposal supports Objectives 6.2 and 7.3 of the
Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the County Growth Management Plan, which requires
the County to protect and conserve wetlands and the natural functions of wetlands and continue to
implement programs that conserve and protect endangered and threatened wildlife species.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This Item is approved for form and legality and requires majority vote
for approval. -JAB
RECOMMENDATION: To approve the electronic submittal of a funding assistance proposal to the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Invasive Plant Management Section for contractor
services during FY 2021 to treat invasive exotic vegetation within the Dr. Robert H. Gore III, Red Maple
Swamp, and McIlvane Marsh Preserves.
Prepared By: Melissa Hennig, Senior Environmental Specialist, Parks and Recreation Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (PDF)
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06/09/2020
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.3
Doc ID: 12372
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the electronic submittal of a funding assistance
proposal to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Invasive Plant Management
Section for contractor services worth $150,000 during FY 2021 to treat invasive exotic vegetation within
Conservation Collier’s Dr. Robert H. Gore III, Red Maple Swamp, and McIlvane Marsh Preserves.
Meeting Date: 06/09/2020
Prepared by:
Title: Operations Analyst – Parks & Recreation
Name: Matthew Catoe
05/13/2020 8:20 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Parks & Recreation – Parks & Recreation
Name: Barry Williams
05/13/2020 8:20 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Parks & Recreation Ilonka Washburn Additional Reviewer Completed 05/13/2020 8:26 AM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 05/18/2020 1:39 PM
Parks & Recreation Barry Williams Additional Reviewer Completed 05/19/2020 11:48 AM
Operations & Veteran Services Kimberley Grant Level 1 Reviewer Completed 05/19/2020 4:10 PM
Public Services Department Todd Henry Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 05/20/2020 3:50 PM
County Attorney's Office Jennifer Belpedio Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 05/20/2020 4:27 PM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 05/23/2020 10:33 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 05/26/2020 8:39 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 05/27/2020 11:46 AM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 06/01/2020 9:58 AM
County Manager's Office Sean Callahan Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 06/01/2020 1:15 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 06/09/2020 9:00 AM
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Project
Project Information
Project Title : Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve Initial Treatment-2021
Fiscal Year : 2020-2021
Project Category : Small
Treatment Type : Maintenance
Contact Information
Site Manager Contact Information
First Name : Molly
Last Name : DuVall
Address1 : 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd
City : NAPLES
State : FL
Zip : 34106
Primary Phone : 239-2721086
Email : Molly.DuVall@CollierCountyFL.gov
Secondary Contact Information
First Name : Melissa
Last Name : Hennig
Address1 : 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd
City : NAPLES
State : FL
Zip : 34116
Primary Phone : 239-252-2957
Email id : melissahennig@colliergov.net
Location
Managed Area : Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve
Total Acreage of Managed Area : 170
Lead Agency : Collier County
Regional Working Group : Southwest
Project Location
The Dr. Robert H. Gore III (Gore) Preserve is a Collier County Conservation Collier Program Preserve comprised of 66
parcels totaling 170.21 acres in eastern Collier County. The address for the preserve is 4055 40th Ave SE, Naples, FL.
The preserve is located one mile west of the Florida Panther NWR and just north of Picayune Strand State Forest.
Project Counties
County
Collier
Directions to Pre-quote Location
Directions to the Robert H. Gore III Preserve: 4055 40th Ave. SE, Naples, FL. From Naples: Follow Collier Blvd and
Golden Gate Blvd W to Desoto Blvd S. Follow Desoto Blvd S to 40th Ave SE. From Immokalee: Head S on W Main St, turn
left on Camp Keis Rd, turn right on Oil Well Rd, turn left on Desoto Blvd N, Turn right on 40th Ave SE. Contact: 239-272-
1086
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Packet Pg. 1061 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
Description
Managed Area : Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve
Habitat Description
6210- Cypress (35ac), 6170- Mixed Wetland Hardwoods (136.2 acres)
FNAI Natural Communities
Select FNAI Natural Communities (%)
Unit Freshwater Forested Wetlands - Cypress/Tupelo Freshwater Forested Wetlands - Hardwoods
Gore Preserve
171 20 %80 %
Targeted Plants
Common Name Scientific Name
lantana, shrub verbena Lantana camara
Japanese climbing fern ( SS ) Lygodium japonicum
Old World climbing fern Lygodium microphyllum
Brazilian pepper Schinus terebinthifolia
air-potato ( SS ) Dioscorea bulbifera
cogon grass Imperata cylindrica
(SS) The species in red are known to be senescent for a portion of the year. While their detectability and/or treatability may be low during this
senescence, the contractor is still responsible for treating them effectively at the contractual 100% treatment/95% kill rate.
Other Targeted Plants
Unit Treatment History
Year Acres Unit Agency Species TreatmentType Amount
2020 70.00 2 Collier County BP, Lantana, Lygodium Initial $0.00
2020 101.20 1 FWC IPMS BP, Lantana, Lygodium Initial $33,000.00
2020 8.00 1 Collier County BP Initial $22,000.00
Unit Description
COVER CLASS | RANGE(%) : 1) <1% 2)1-5% 3)6-25% 4)26-50% 5)51-75% 6)76-95% 7)95-100%
Treatment Unit(s) Acreage Control Method Treatment Type Cover class estimates, etc.
Gore Preserve 171.20 Herbicide Maintenance 4
Total Treatment Acres: 171.20
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Packet Pg. 1062 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
Maintenance
Current Fiscal Year Area Maintenance Plan
Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve will be treated on an annual basis for 2-3 years until the initial treatment units will enter
into a 2-3 year maintenance rotation based on inspections.
Restoration Plan for Native Plants
This site will be re-vegetated by existing on-site native species.
Funding and Labor Source for Follow-up Treatments
Funding for follow-up treatments are available within the Conservation Collier long-term budget, however, occassional
funding from FWC stretches maintenance dollars that are solely generated through currently, very low interest rates.
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Packet Pg. 1063 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
Specifications
STANDARD Work Specifications
Contractor shall begin treatment where directed by the Site Manager and shall proceed in a systematic manner across
contiguous areas to ensure 100% of target vegetation is treated. Contractor will treat each target species by the most
effective method, such as basal bark or cut stump for trees and shrubs, and foliar for ferns, vines, and grasses. Small
seedlings/saplings may be hand-pulled and bagged, or hung on branches of surrounding trees. Pulled seedlings/saplings
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method. Contractor shall follow all label directions for applied herbicides. The label is the law. All herbicide mixes should
contain the adjuvant(s) necessary to ensure an effective treatment. A marker dye should be included in all tank mixes.
Contractor shall be liable for unacceptable non-target damage to native plant species. Disposal of plant material will be
in accordance with the SOW, which may include offsite dumping and tipping fees.Contractor shall supply all
transportation, chemicals, labor, and equipment necessary to accomplish the work assigned, unless otherwise stated in
the SOW (e.g., chemicals may be provided to Contractor). Contractor shall fully complete a Weekly Progress Report
(WPR) for all time worked on site and shall submit the WPR to the Site Manager (or designee) for signature at a
predetermined time and place. GPS tracks of each treatment area shall be recorded by Contractor and provided to the
Site Manager and/or the Commission upon request. Contractor will be responsible for security of work areas, such as
closing and locking gates during and after work hours. Contractor shall decontaminant all equipment before entering or
leaving the project area, to ensure that no propagules or reproductive material is transported between treatment sites
or managed areas.
Equipment Considerations
Two limerock roads transect the entire preserve area from east to west along the center and southern boundary line of
the treatment unit. A half mile trail exists within the preserve north of 40th Ave SE for site access.
Other Requirements and Provisions
Water source or equipment storage areas not available on-site.
Threatened, etc. Species
Plants:Royal fern (Osmunda regalis),tillandsia sp. (fasciculata, balbisiana, utriculata), giant sword fern (Nephrolepsis
biserrata) Wildlife:Florida panther, little blue heron, wood stork
Project Time Frame
Timing of the Treatment: Winter/Spring
2 treatments/cogon grass only
Yes No
Does treatment date matter?
Yes No
Can treatment occur on weekends? (Required)
Yes No
Can treatment occur outside of normal business hours? (Required)
Yes No
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Packet Pg. 1064 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
Education and Regional Issues
Public Education Program
10 acres in the center of the treatment unit is privately managed by the non-profit Cypress Cove Conservancy who have
public trails and provide outreach about local ecosystems and non-native plants to the public. This treatment of the Gore
Preserve will facilitate the creation of public trails on which staff will offer guided hikes focusing on native plant
community restoration with outreach materials available touching on non-native species removal.
Regional Criteria Issues
Please Upload
Budget
FWC Upland Invasive Exotic Control Program
Budget Justification Worksheet
Total funds requested from FWC : $50,000.00
Method of Control : Contracted
Source Dollars
$15,000.00
Total matching funds from project sponsor (A): $15,000.00
In-kind Contribution
Category Total Hours Rate($/Hr) Total in-kind value ($)
Total in-kind value from project sponsor (B): 0
Total matching and in-kind dollars (A+B): $15,000.00
Total funds requested from FWC (C): $50,000.00
Total cost of Project (A+B+C): $65,000.00
Notes/Explanations
Collier County will provide $15,000 in matching funding for treatment of Unit 2 to get the property into a maintenance
rotation
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Packet Pg. 1065 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
Uploaded documents for the Proposal
Document Name Document Type Description
Gore Preserve Location Map.jpg Project location/proximity
map Location Map
Gore Preserve Treatment Map.pdf Treatment area map Treatment Area Map
Gore Preserve Maintenance Plan.pdf Area maintenance plan Gore Maintenance Plan
SWFL Ranking Criteria Scoring Sheet_GORE.pdf Regional Criteria Gore Regional Criteria
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Packet Pg. 1066 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
Gore Preserve Location Map.jpg
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Packet Pg. 1067 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
38TH AVE SE
40TH AVE SE DESOTO BLVD SDr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve Treatment Map
01,000500 Feet /
Gore Maintenance Treatment 171.53 Ac
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Packet Pg. 1068 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
38TH AVE SE
40TH AVE SE DESOTO BLVD SDr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve Maintenance Plan
01,000500 Feet /
Initial Treatment Spring 2020
Initial Treatment Spring 2020
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Packet Pg. 1069 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
SWFL INVASIVE EXOTIC PLANT WORKING GROUP Ranking Criteria
1.)FWC Invasive Plant Management Section (IPMS) Priorities. Points can only be awarded for 1a, 1b, 1c, OR 1d.
1a.) 40
(5-40 pts) Is this project a FWC Priority 1 project?
40 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
30 = 74%-50% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
10 = 49%-25% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
5 = 24%-10% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
1b.)(2-20 pts) Is this project a FWC Priority 2 project?
20 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 2 treatment
15 = 74%-50% of project will contain FWC Priority 2 treatment
5 = 49%-25% of project will contain FWC Priority 2 treatment
2 = 24%-10% of project will contain FWC Priority 2 treatment
1c.)(8-10 pts) Is this project a FWC Priority 3 project?
10 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 3 treatment
8 = 74%-50% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 3 treatment
1d.)(5 pts) Is this project site a FWC Priority 4 project?
5 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 4 treatment
2.) 0 (10 pts) Is this a population of a FLEPPC Category I/Category II species that is new to the SWFL region and that
could expand and cause greater problems in the fu 10 = Yes
3.)3 (1-10 pts) Are there currently matching funds available for this project? Matching funds include both direct funding
and in-kind funding (e.g. – staff time, volunteers, other sources of labor, AmeriCorps). Match can also include funds
expended on invasive plant treatment at this project site within the last year.
10 = 100% match; 9 = 90% match; 8 = 80% match; 7 = 70% match; 6 = 60% match; 5 = 50% match;
4 = 40% match; 3 = 30% match; 2 = 20% match; 1 = 10% match
4.)3 (6 pts) Have listed plant species been documented for this project site (not your entire property boundary – just this
project site)?
6 = 5 or more plants or 1 or more critically endangered endemic
3 = 3-4 listed plant species documented
1 = 1-2 listed plant species documented
5.)3 (1-3 pts) Does this project help protect adjacent natural areas that have received FWC Invasive Plant Management
Section (IPMS) funding?
3 = Project site abuts another FWC IPMS funded natural area
2 = Project site is within 1 mile of another FWC IPMS funded natural area
1 = Project site is within 10 miles of another FWC IPMS funded natural area
6.)3 (3 pts) Are any partners that have not received FWC IMPS funding involved in this project? (This includes private or
public landowners who are simultaneously treating exotics on properties that abut the project site) 3=Yes
7.)5 (1-5 pts) Will exceptional ecological benefits be achieved by the project? e.g., the work will increase species diversity
or protect natural plant communities of local, regional, or statewide ecological significance. Presenters must make
their case to be awarded points
57 TOTAL points (cannot exceed 77)
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Packet Pg. 1070 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
Project
Project Information
Project Title : Red Maple Swamp Preserve
Fiscal Year : 2020-2021
Project Category : Small
Treatment Type : Both initial and maintenance
Contact Information
Site Manager Contact Information
First Name : Melissa
Last Name : Hennig
Address1 : 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd
City : NAPLES
State : FL
Zip : 34116
Primary Phone : 239-252-2957
Email : melissa.hennig@colliercountyfl.gov
Secondary Contact Information
First Name : Molly
Last Name : DuVall
Address1 : 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd
City : NAPLES
State : FL
Zip : 34106
Primary Phone : 239-2721086
Email id : Molly.DuVall@CollierCountyFL.gov
Location
Managed Area : Red Maple Swamp Preserve
Total Acreage of Managed Area : 198
Lead Agency : Collier County
Regional Working Group : Southwest
Project Location
Red Maple Swamp Preserve is located north of Immokalee Road and west of Wilson Boulevard in Section 8 Township 48
Range 27 within Collier County, Florida.
Project Counties
County
Collier
Directions to Pre-quote Location
Meet at the Bird Rookery Swamp parking area off of Shady Hollow Dr. - 1295 Shady Hollow Boulevard, Naples, FL 34120.
Description
Managed Area : Red Maple Swamp Preserve
Habitat Description
Red Maple Swamp consists primarily of Forested Hardwood Wetlands and Cypress.
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Packet Pg. 1071 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
FNAI Natural Communities
Select FNAI Natural Communities (%)
Unit Freshwater Forested Wetlands - Cypress/Tupelo Freshwater Forested Wetlands - Hardwoods
Unit 1
54 85 %15 %
Unit Freshwater Forested Wetlands - Cypress/Tupelo Freshwater Forested Wetlands - Hardwoods
Unit 2
38 40 %60 %
Unit Freshwater Forested Wetlands - Cypress/Tupelo Freshwater Forested Wetlands - Hardwoods
Unit 3a
13 50 %50 %
Unit Freshwater Forested Wetlands - Cypress/Tupelo Freshwater Forested Wetlands - Hardwoods
Unit 3b
25 50 %50 %
Targeted Plants
Common Name Scientific Name
Old World climbing fern Lygodium microphyllum
Brazilian pepper Schinus terebinthifolia
Japanese climbing fern ( SS ) Lygodium japonicum
tropical soda apple Solanum viarum
(SS) The species in red are known to be senescent for a portion of the year. While their detectability and/or treatability may be low during this
senescence, the contractor is still responsible for treating them effectively at the contractual 100% treatment/95% kill rate.
Other Targeted Plants
Other Targeted Plants
Creeping Signal Grass - Brachiaria platyphylla
Unit Treatment History
Year Acres Unit Agency Species TreatmentType Amount
2018 53.90 Unit 1 Collier County signal grass Maintenance $2,994.00
2019 53.90 Unit 1 Collier County signal grass Maintenance $3,600.00
2013 53.90 Unit 1 Collier County Brazilian Pepper, lygo, Caesarweed Initial $6,455.00
2014 53.90 Unit 1 Collier County same as above Maintenance $6,300.00
2015 53.90 Unit 1 Collier County same as aboe and signal grass Maintenance $7,749.00
2018 53.90 Unit 1 FWC Brazilian Pepper, lygo Maintenance $8,046.00
2018 38.10 Unit 2 FWC same as above Initial $21,686.00
2018 12.80 Unit 3 FWC Lygodium Initial $23,004.00
2019 38.10 Unit 2 FWC Brazilian Pepper, lygo Maintenance $19,988.00
2019 37.70 Unit 3 FWC Brazilian Pepper, lygo Both initial and maintenance $18,924.00
Unit Description
COVER CLASS | RANGE(%) : 1) <1% 2)1-5% 3)6-25% 4)26-50% 5)51-75% 6)76-95% 7)95-100%
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Packet Pg. 1072 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
Treatment
Unit(s)
Acreage Control
Method
Treatment
Type
Cover class estimates, etc.
Unit 1 53.90 HerbicideMaintenanceCover class throughout is at a 2. Last treated in 2018.
Unit 2 38.10 HerbicideMaintenanceCover class 2-3 throughout.
Unit 3a 12.60 HerbicideMaintenanceCover class 3-4 throughout. Initial treatment in 2019.
Unit 3b 25.10 HerbicideMaintenance
Cover class 6. Primarily lygodium and Brazilian pepper. Lygodium that was
initially treated in 2018 was not properly re-treated so cover class is back to
initial levels.
Total Treatment Acres: 129.70
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Packet Pg. 1073 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
Maintenance
Current Fiscal Year Area Maintenance Plan
After initial treatment, Units are treated annually until at manageable levels. Once at manageable levels, Units will be
evaluated annually, and exotic plant treatments will occur as needed.
Restoration Plan for Native Plants
Site will be re-vegetated by existing on-site native species.
Funding and Labor Source for Follow-up Treatments
Initial treatment of Unit 3 will be followed up as soon as dry season allows for another treatment. Maintenance units
will be placed in rotation and treated when due. Funds for follow-up treatments are available in the Conservation Collier
Land Management Fund.
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Packet Pg. 1074 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
Specifications
STANDARD Work Specifications
Contractor shall begin treatment where directed by the Site Manager and shall proceed in a systematic manner across
contiguous areas to ensure 100% of target vegetation is treated. Contractor will treat each target species by the most
effective method, such as basal bark or cut stump for trees and shrubs, and foliar for ferns, vines, and grasses. Small
seedlings/saplings may be hand-pulled and bagged, or hung on branches of surrounding trees. Pulled seedlings/saplings
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method. Contractor shall follow all label directions for applied herbicides. The label is the law. All herbicide mixes should
contain the adjuvant(s) necessary to ensure an effective treatment. A marker dye should be included in all tank mixes.
Contractor shall be liable for unacceptable non-target damage to native plant species. Disposal of plant material will be
in accordance with the SOW, which may include offsite dumping and tipping fees.Contractor shall supply all
transportation, chemicals, labor, and equipment necessary to accomplish the work assigned, unless otherwise stated in
the SOW (e.g., chemicals may be provided to Contractor). Contractor shall fully complete a Weekly Progress Report
(WPR) for all time worked on site and shall submit the WPR to the Site Manager (or designee) for signature at a
predetermined time and place. GPS tracks of each treatment area shall be recorded by Contractor and provided to the
Site Manager and/or the Commission upon request. Contractor will be responsible for security of work areas, such as
closing and locking gates during and after work hours. Contractor shall decontaminant all equipment before entering or
leaving the project area, to ensure that no propagules or reproductive material is transported between treatment sites
or managed areas.
Equipment Considerations
2 limerock roads transect the entire preserve area from east to west on the north boundary line and in the middle. No
other vehicle trails exist. Site is very wet mid-June through December. Does not start drying out till about January.
Other Requirements and Provisions
Water source or equipment storage areas not available on-site.
Threatened, etc. Species
Wild coco (Elophia alta), royal fern (Osmunda regalis), several tillandsia species, butterfly orchid (Encyclia tampensis),
Florida panther, little blue heron, wood stork.
Project Time Frame
Timing of the Treatment: Winter/Spring
2 treatments/cogon grass only
Yes No
Does treatment date matter?
Yes No
Treatment cannot occur during these dates
Start Date End Date
6/15/2020 12:00:00 AM 12/31/2020 12:00:00 AM
Can treatment occur on weekends? (Required)
Yes No
Can treatment occur outside of normal business hours? (Required)
Yes No
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Packet Pg. 1075 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
Education and Regional Issues
Public Education Program
No public access or education planned. CREW Bird Rookery Swamp trailhead is across the street and visitors pass by Red
Maple Swamp Preserve treatment area to access. CREW provides weekly naturalist outreach tours to the public during
season.
Regional Criteria Issues
Please Upload
Budget
FWC Upland Invasive Exotic Control Program
Budget Justification Worksheet
Total funds requested from FWC : $50,000.00
Method of Control : Contracted
Source Dollars
$6,000.00
Total matching funds from project sponsor (A): $6,000.00
In-kind Contribution
Category Total Hours Rate($/Hr) Total in-kind value ($)
Total in-kind value from project sponsor (B): 0
Total matching and in-kind dollars (A+B): $6,000.00
Total funds requested from FWC (C): $50,000.00
Total cost of Project (A+B+C): $56,000.00
Notes/Explanations
Information not provided
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Packet Pg. 1076 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
Uploaded documents for the Proposal
Document Name Document Type Description
locationmap.pdf Project location/proximity
map Project Location
PreBidLocation.pdf Pre-bid location map Pre-bid location map
Red Maple Swamp FY21_TreatmentArea.pdf Treatment area map Treatment area map
Red Maple Swamp FY21_Maintenance Plan.pdf Area maintenance plan Area Maintenance Plan
RedMaple SWFL Ranking Criteria Scoring Sheet.pdf Regional Criteria Regional Criteria
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Packet Pg. 1077 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
IMMOKALEE RD
INTERSTATE 75LIVINGSTON RDCOLLIER BLVDEVERGLADES BLVD NPINE RIDGE RDLOGAN BLVD NGOLDEN GATE PKY
OIL WELL RD
GOLDEN GATE BLVD W
EVERGLADES BLVD SGOLDEN GATE BLVD EWILSON BLVD NVANDERBILT BEACH RD EXT
Legend
Major Roads
Roads
Red Maple Swamp Preserve
Collier County
Red Maple Swamp Preserve Location Map
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Florida Counties
Collier County
Red Maple Swamp Preserve
00.751.5Miles
SHADY HOLLOW BLVD.
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Packet Pg. 1078 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
IMMOKALEE RDINTERSTATE 75LIVINGSTON RDCOLLIER BLVDLOGAN BLVD NWILSON BLVD NLegend
Major Roads
Roads
Red Maple Swamp Preserve
Collier County
Red Maple Swamp Preserve Pre-bid Site Meeting Location
.012Miles
SHADY HOLLOW BLVD.
I-75 Exit 111
DIRECTIONS: Take Immokalee Rd. east off of I-75 Exit 111 for about
11 miles. Take Shady Hollow Blvd. west for about 2 miles. The
parking lot will be on the right -
1295 Shady Hollow Boulevard
Naples, FL 34120.
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Packet Pg. 1079 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
Red Maple Swamp Preserve Project Area FY20-21
É 0 500 1,000 Feet
Map Created: 8 April 2020, Melissa Hennig Conservation Collier
Legend
Red Maple Swamp Preserve
Unit 1 - Maintenance
Unit 2 - Maintenance
Unit 3a - Maintenance
Privately owned
County owned
Unit 3b - Maintenance
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Packet Pg. 1080 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
Legend
Red Maple Swamp Preserve
Treatment Units
Unit 1 - Maintenance
Unit 2 - Maintenance
Unit 3a - Maintenance
Unit 3b - Maintenance
Red Maple Swamp Preserve Project Area FY20-21
É 05001,000Feet
Map Created: 8 April 2020, Melissa Hennig Conservation Collier
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Packet Pg. 1081 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
SWFL INVASIVE EXOTIC PLANT WORKING GROUP Ranking Criteria
1.)FWC Invasive Plant Management Section (IPMS) Priorities. Points can only be awarded for 1a, 1b, 1c, OR 1d.
1a.) 30
(5-40 pts) Is this project a FWC Priority 1 project?
40 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
30 = 74%-50% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
10 = 49%-25% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
5 = 24%-10% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
1b.)(2-20 pts) Is this project a FWC Priority 2 project?
20 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 2 treatment
15 = 74%-50% of project will contain FWC Priority 2 treatment
5 = 49%-25% of project will contain FWC Priority 2 treatment
2 = 24%-10% of project will contain FWC Priority 2 treatment
1c.)(8-10 pts) Is this project a FWC Priority 3 project?
10 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 3 treatment
8 = 74%-50% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 3 treatment
1d.)(5 pts) Is this project site a FWC Priority 4 project?
5 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 4 treatment
2.) (10 pts) Is this a population of a FLEPPC Category I/Category II species that is new to the SWFL region and that
could expand and cause greater problems in the fu 10 = Yes
3.)1 (1-10 pts) Are there currently matching funds available for this project? Matching funds include both direct funding
and in-kind funding (e.g. – staff time, volunteers, other sources of labor, AmeriCorps). Match can also include funds
expended on invasive plant treatment at this project site within the last year.
10 = 100% match; 9 = 90% match; 8 = 80% match; 7 = 70% match; 6 = 60% match; 5 = 50% match;
4 = 40% match; 3 = 30% match; 2 = 20% match; 1 = 10% match
4.)3 (6 pts) Have listed plant species been documented for this project site (not your entire property boundary – just this
project site)?
6 = 5 or more plants or 1 or more critically endangered endemic
3 = 3-4 listed plant species documented
1 = 1-2 listed plant species documented
5.) 3 (1-3 pts) Does this project help protect adjacent natural areas that have received FWC Invasive Plant Management
Section (IPMS) funding?
3 = Project site abuts another FWC IPMS funded natural area
2 = Project site is within 1 mile of another FWC IPMS funded natural area
1 = Project site is within 10 miles of another FWC IPMS funded natural area
6.)(3 pts) Are any partners that have not received FWC IMPS funding involved in this project? (This includes private or
public landowners who are simultaneously treating exotics on properties that abut the project site) 3=Yes
7.) 3
(1-5 pts) Will exceptional ecological benefits be achieved by the project? e.g., the work will increase species diversity
or protect natural plant communities of local, regional, or statewide ecological significance. Presenters must make
their case to be awarded points
40 TOTAL points (cannot exceed 77)
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Packet Pg. 1082 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
Project
Project Information
Project Title : McIlvane Marsh Maintenance
Fiscal Year : 2020-2021
Project Category : Small
Treatment Type : Maintenance
Contact Information
Site Manager Contact Information
First Name : Melissa
Last Name : Hennig
Address1 : 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd
City : NAPLES
State : FL
Zip : 34116
Primary Phone : 239-252-2957
Email : melissa.hennig@colliercountyfl.gov
Secondary Contact Information
First Name : Molly
Last Name : DuVall
Address1 : 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd
City : NAPLES
State : FL
Zip : 34106
Primary Phone : 239-2721086
Email id : Molly.DuVall@CollierCountyFL.gov
Location
Managed Area : McIlvane Marsh
Total Acreage of Managed Area : 369
Lead Agency : Collier County
Regional Working Group : Southwest
Project Location
Project is located north of Curcie Road off of SR 92 in Collier County.
Project Counties
County
Collier
Directions to Pre-quote Location
Take US 41 East to SR 92. Go South on SR 92 until Curcie Rd.
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Packet Pg. 1083 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
Description
Managed Area : McIlvane Marsh
Habitat Description
FNAI Natural Communities
Select FNAI Natural Communities (%)
Unit Pine Flatwoods and
Dry Prairie
Marine and Estuarine
Vegetated Wetlands
Freshwater Non-forested
Wetlands - Marshes
Freshwater Forested
Wetlands - Hardwoods
Unit
1A
66
6 %68 %9 %17 %
Unit Marine and Estuarine Vegetated
Wetlands
Freshwater Non-forested Wetlands -
Marshes
Freshwater Forested Wetlands -
Hardwoods
Unit
1B
68
10 %48 %42 %
Targeted Plants
Common Name Scientific Name
Brazilian pepper Schinus terebinthifolia
Old World climbing fern Lygodium microphyllum
earleaf acacia Acacia auriculiformis
melaleuca, paperbark Melaleuca quinquenervia
jambolan, Java plum Syzygium cumini
Other Targeted Plants
Unit Treatment History
Year Acres Unit Agency Species TreatmentType Amount
2020 66.30 1A FWC Lygo, Brazilian pepper, Melaleuca, Earleaf acacia, Java plum Initial $48,622.95
2020 67.80 1B FWC Lygo, Brazilian pepper, Melaleuca, Earleaf acacia, Java plum Initial $48,622.95
Unit Description
COVER CLASS | RANGE(%) : 1) <1% 2)1-5% 3)6-25% 4)26-50% 5)51-75% 6)76-95% 7)95-100%
Treatment Unit(s) Acreage Control Method Treatment Type Cover class estimates, etc.
Unit 1B 67.80 Herbicide Maintenance Cover class is 3. Terrain is very difficult to traverse.
Unit 1A 66.30 Herbicide Maintenance Cover class is 3. Terrain is very difficult to traverse.
Total Treatment Acres: 134.10
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Packet Pg. 1084 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
Maintenance
Current Fiscal Year Area Maintenance Plan
Collier County will contract a follow-up maintenance treatment within 1 year of this maintenance treatment.
Restoration Plan for Native Plants
Site will be re-vegetation by existing on-site native species.
Funding and Labor Source for Follow-up Treatments
Conservation Collier has a designated maintenance fund that was collected via tax. Grants and funding assistance will
also be sought to offset maintenance costs.
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Packet Pg. 1085 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
Specifications
STANDARD Work Specifications
Contractor shall begin treatment where directed by the Site Manager and shall proceed in a systematic manner across
contiguous areas to ensure 100% of target vegetation is treated. Contractor will treat each target species by the most
effective method, such as basal bark or cut stump for trees and shrubs, and foliar for ferns, vines, and grasses. Small
seedlings/saplings may be hand-pulled and bagged, or hung on branches of surrounding trees. Pulled seedlings/saplings
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method. Contractor shall follow all label directions for applied herbicides. The label is the law. All herbicide mixes should
contain the adjuvant(s) necessary to ensure an effective treatment. A marker dye should be included in all tank mixes.
Contractor shall be liable for unacceptable non-target damage to native plant species. Disposal of plant material will be
in accordance with the SOW, which may include offsite dumping and tipping fees.Contractor shall supply all
transportation, chemicals, labor, and equipment necessary to accomplish the work assigned, unless otherwise stated in
the SOW (e.g., chemicals may be provided to Contractor). Contractor shall fully complete a Weekly Progress Report
(WPR) for all time worked on site and shall submit the WPR to the Site Manager (or designee) for signature at a
predetermined time and place. GPS tracks of each treatment area shall be recorded by Contractor and provided to the
Site Manager and/or the Commission upon request. Contractor will be responsible for security of work areas, such as
closing and locking gates during and after work hours. Contractor shall decontaminant all equipment before entering or
leaving the project area, to ensure that no propagules or reproductive material is transported between treatment sites
or managed areas.
Equipment Considerations
Rough limerock road runs north of property. UTV's can access some portions of the interior of property.
Other Requirements and Provisions
Lock combination to Curcie Rd. gate will be provided. No area available for equipment/herbicide storage. No well water
supply on-site. Can meet on Curcie Rd.
Threatened, etc. Species
Florida panther, little blue heron, wood stork, and most likely crocodile utilize this preserve. Tillandsia species are
present within the preserve.
Project Time Frame
Timing of the Treatment: Winter/Spring
2 treatments/cogon grass only
Yes No
Does treatment date matter?
Yes No
Treatment cannot occur during these dates
Start Date End Date
7/1/2020 12:00:00 AM 12/31/2020 12:00:00 AM
Can treatment occur on weekends? (Required)
Yes No
Can treatment occur outside of normal business hours? (Required)
Yes No
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Packet Pg. 1086 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
Education and Regional Issues
Public Education Program
Annual Christmas Bird Counts on-site. Staff also participates in invasive, exotic education.
Regional Criteria Issues
Please Upload
Budget
FWC Upland Invasive Exotic Control Program
Budget Justification Worksheet
Total funds requested from FWC : $50,000.00
Method of Control : Contracted
Source Dollars
$10,000.00
Total matching funds from project sponsor (A): $10,000.00
In-kind Contribution
Category Total Hours Rate($/Hr) Total in-kind value ($)
Total in-kind value from project sponsor (B): 0
Total matching and in-kind dollars (A+B): $10,000.00
Total funds requested from FWC (C): $50,000.00
Total cost of Project (A+B+C): $60,000.00
Notes/Explanations
Information not provided
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Packet Pg. 1087 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
Uploaded documents for the Proposal
Document Name Document Type Description
McIlvane Preserve Location Map.pdf Project location/proximity
map Location map
McIlvane Preserve Pre-bid Location Map.pdf Pre-bid location map Pre-bid location map
Treatment Area.pdf Treatment area map Treatment area map
MaintenancePlan2020.pdf Area maintenance plan Area Maintenance Plan
McIlvane SWFL Ranking Criteria Scoring Sheet.pdf Regional Criteria Regional Criteria
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Packet Pg. 1088 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
McIvane Marsh Preserve Collier County Location Map
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Packet Pg. 1089 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
McIvane Marsh Preserve Pre-bid Location Map
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Packet Pg. 1090 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
ROOKERY BAY NERR
ROOKERY BAY NERR
RBNERR
TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
COLLIER
SEMINOLE
STATE
PARK
É Data Source: Parcels - Collier County Property Appraiser
G:\Conservation Collier\LandManagement\
McIlvane\Maps\IPMS\Treatment Area.mxd and .jpg
0 1,000 2,000500 Feet
Map Created: April 2020, M.Hennig - Conservation Collier
McIlvane Marsh Treatment Area
Legend
Other Agency Conservation Lands
Unit 1a - 66.3 acres
Unit 1B - 67.8 acres
Other Collier County Parcels
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Packet Pg. 1091 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
ROOKERY BAY NERR
ROOKERY BAY NERR
RBNERR
TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
COLLIER
SEMINOLE
STATE
PARK
É Data Source: Parcels - Collier County Property Appraiser
G:\Conservation Collier\LandManagement\
McIlvane\Maps\IPMS\Treatment Area.mxd and .jpg
0 1,000 2,000500 Feet
Map Created: April 2020, M.Hennig - Conservation Collier
McIlvane Marsh Maintenance Plan
Legend
Other Agency Conservation Lands
Unit 1a - 66.3 acres
Unit 1B - 67.8 acres
Not in rotation
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Packet Pg. 1092 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)
SWFL INVASIVE EXOTIC PLANT WORKING GROUP Ranking Criteria
1.)FWC Invasive Plant Management Section (IPMS) Priorities. Points can only be awarded for 1a, 1b, 1c, OR 1d.
1a.) 40
(5-40 pts) Is this project a FWC Priority 1 project?
40 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
30 = 74%-50% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
10 = 49%-25% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
5 = 24%-10% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
1b.)(2-20 pts) Is this project a FWC Priority 2 project?
20 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 2 treatment
15 = 74%-50% of project will contain FWC Priority 2 treatment
5 = 49%-25% of project will contain FWC Priority 2 treatment
2 = 24%-10% of project will contain FWC Priority 2 treatment
1c.)(8-10 pts) Is this project a FWC Priority 3 project?
10 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 3 treatment
8 = 74%-50% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 3 treatment
1d.)(5 pts) Is this project site a FWC Priority 4 project?
5 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 4 treatment
2.) (10 pts) Is this a population of a FLEPPC Category I/Category II species that is new to the SWFL region and that
could expand and cause greater problems in the fu 10 = Yes
3.)1 (1-10 pts) Are there currently matching funds available for this project? Matching funds include both direct funding
and in-kind funding (e.g. – staff time, volunteers, other sources of labor, AmeriCorps). Match can also include funds
expended on invasive plant treatment at this project site within the last year.
10 = 100% match; 9 = 90% match; 8 = 80% match; 7 = 70% match; 6 = 60% match; 5 = 50% match;
4 = 40% match; 3 = 30% match; 2 = 20% match; 1 = 10% match
4.)1 (6 pts) Have listed plant species been documented for this project site (not your entire property boundary – just this
project site)?
6 = 5 or more plants or 1 or more critically endangered endemic
3 = 3-4 listed plant species documented
1 = 1-2 listed plant species documented
5.) 1 (1-3 pts) Does this project help protect adjacent natural areas that have received FWC Invasive Plant Management
Section (IPMS) funding?
3 = Project site abuts another FWC IPMS funded natural area
2 = Project site is within 1 mile of another FWC IPMS funded natural area
1 = Project site is within 10 miles of another FWC IPMS funded natural area
6.)(3 pts) Are any partners that have not received FWC IMPS funding involved in this project? (This includes private or
public landowners who are simultaneously treating exotics on properties that abut the project site) 3=Yes
7.) 3
(1-5 pts) Will exceptional ecological benefits be achieved by the project? e.g., the work will increase species diversity
or protect natural plant communities of local, regional, or statewide ecological significance. Presenters must make
their case to be awarded points
46 TOTAL points (cannot exceed 77)
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Packet Pg. 1093 Attachment: FWC IPMS Collier County Project Proposals (12372 : Funding Assistance to Treat Invasive Exotics within Preserves)