CAC Minutes 10/08/2020October 8, 2020
MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY COASTAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, October 8, 2020
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee, in and for
the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 1:00 P.M. in
REGULAR SESSION at Administrative Building "F", 31 Floor, Collier County
Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: David Trecker
VICE CHAIRMAN: Joseph Burke
Steve Koziar
Thomas McCann (via telephone)
Jim Burke
Robert Raymond (Excused)
Erik Brechnitz
Robert Roth (via telephone)
Raymond Christman
ALSO PRESENT: Gary McAlpin, Manager, Coastal Zone Management
Andy Miller, Project Manager
Colleen Greene, Assistant County Attorney
Stephanie Molloy, City of Naples
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I. Call to Order
Chairman Trecker called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
III. Roll Call
Roll call was taken and a quorum was established.
Mr. Joseph Burke moved to allow Mr. Roth and Mr. McCann to participate by telephone due to an
extraordinary circumstance. Second by Mr. Christman. Motion carried 5 — 0.
IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda
Mr. Joseph Burke moved to approve the Agenda subject to adding Item VIII.5 — Update on USACE
Feasibility Study for Collier County. Second by Mr. Brechnitz. Carried unanimously 8 — 0.
V. Public Comments
None
VI. Approval of CAC Minutes
1. July 21, 2020
Mr. Jim Burke moved to approve the minutes of the July 21, 2020 as submitted.
Second by Mr. Koziar. Carried unanimously 8 — 0.
VII. Staff Reports
1. Expanded Revenue Report
The Committee reviewed the "FY20 TDC Revenue Report" dated through September 30, 2020.
Mr. Miller noted collections are down due to the pandemic, but less than anticipated and any
shortfalls are not an immediate cause for concern as reserve funds are available to complete the
projects as proposed.
VIII. New Business
1. ES Resolution Supporting Applications to Florida Department of Environmental Protection
• Resolution
• Collier Beaches LGFR Application
• South Marco Beaches LGFR Application
• Wiggins Pass LGFR Application
Mr. Miller presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve a Resolution
supporting the County's applications to Florida Department of Environmental Protection for
Long Range Budget Plan Requests for Beach Renourishment Projects for Fiscal Year
202112022. This action maintains the County's eligibility for State Cost Share Funding for
future renourishment projects" noting Coastal Zone Management seeks funding from FDEP to
augment the tourist tax revenue utilized for beach projects. A Resolution from the County is
required when the funds are requested. The cost sharing will provide funding for the following
projects:
1. Collier County Nourishment
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a. FY 2021/2022 physical, biological, turtle, and shorebird monitoring, and tilling for the
Collier County beach renourishment project.
b. FY 2021/2022 Renourishment of the Naples and Vanderbilt beaches, engineering and
permitting.
2. Marco Island Nourishment
a. FY 2021/2022 physical, biological, turtle, and shorebird monitoring along with tilling
for the South Marco 2020/21 project area.
3. Wiggins Pass Dredging a. FY 2020/2021 physical, biological, turtle, and shorebird
monitoring of the interim dredging conducted in FY 2019/20.
Mr. Koziar moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Resolution
supporting the County's applications to Florida Department of Environmental Protection
for Long Range Budget Plan Requests for Beach Renourishment Projects for Fiscal Year
202112022. Second by Mr. Jim Burke.
During Committee discussion the following was noted:
• The State ranks the requests from all parties based on a series of criteria such as
longevity, wildlife habitat functions, environmental issues, etc.
• The reimbursement is up to 35 percent of the funds expended on eligible projects.
• Indications are the State has allocated approximately $35M for reimbursements for
FY21.
• The Naples beaches are scheduled for renourishment this year, however portions south
of the Pier are not slated for the work given the lack of public access to the areas.
• The County has the funds available for the projects referenced in the request and is not
relying on the reimbursements to complete the work.
Mr. McAlpin will provide the exact location for the southern extremity of the Naples beach
renourishment to the Committee following the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously 8 — 0.
2. ES Humiston & Moore Engineers Collier County Beaches and Inlet Monitoring
• Proposal Humiston & Moore Collier County Beaches and Inlet Monitoring
Mr. Miller presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve a proposal from
Humiston & Moore Engineers for State required Annual Monitoring of Collier County
Beaches and Inlets for 2021 under Contract No. 18-7432-CZ, and make a recommendation to
authorize the expenditure of tourist development tax funds for a not to exceed amount of
$167,223 and make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism" noting the surveys will
be utilized to determine the beach work required for Fiscal Year 2021 and is required by the
FDEP.
Mr. McCann moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a proposal
from Humiston & Moore Engineers for State required Annual Monitoring of Collier County
Beaches and Inlets for 2021 under Contract No. 18-7432-CZ, and make a recommendation
to authorize the expenditure of tourist development tax funds for a not to exceed amount of
$167,223 and finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Joseph Burke. Carried
unanimously 8 — 0.
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3. ES APTIM U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Feasibility Study
• Proposal APTIM Feasibility Study
Mr. Miller presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve an expenditure of
Tourist Development Tax funds for a professional services Work Order with APTIM
Environmental and Infrastructure, Inc. for a not to exceed cost of $38, 878.60 under Contract
#18-7432-CZ to support Phase III of the Collier County Hurricane and Storm Damage
Reduction (HSDR) Feasibility Study performed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers,
approve all Budget Amendments and make a finding that this item promotes tourism.
(Project #80366). "
Mr. Jim Burke moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve an
expenditure of Tourist Development Tax funds for a professional services Work Order with
APTIM Environmental and Infrastructure, Inc. for a not to exceed cost of $38,878.60 under
Contract #I8-7432-CZ to support Phase III of the Collier County Hurricane and Storm
Damage Reduction (HSDR) Feasibility Study performed by the United States Army Corps of
Engineers, approve all Budget Amendments and finds the item promotes tourism.
(Project #80366). Second by Mr. Joseph Burke.
Mr. Brechnitz expressed concern some areas in the City of Marco Island (the Northern
section, Hideaway Beach, Tigertail Beach, etc. including the buildings in the area) were
excluded from the plan. The concern was relayed to the USACE through a letter sent by the
City. He cannot support the funding request as proposed given the City disagrees with the
draft feasibility report.
Mr. Roth echoed the concern.
Other Members noted:
• The study is still in draft stages and is subject to changes.
• The City of Naples (especially the areas south of Lowdermilk Park) and the Pelican
Bay community have similar concerns and they also contacted the USACE on the
study.
• It would be beneficial to continue the process and provide the support given the plan
has not been finalized and the proposed projects may be added, modified, etc. over
time, even after it is approved.
Mr. McAlpin noted:
• The City of Marco Island is included in the study (Study Area #6) and buildings in the
area are under consideration for flood proofing measures.
• Many of the areas were not considered for structural measures given the inability to
protect inland lands from waters moving in during a storm event.
• Additionally, areas like Hideaway Beach (like the Pelican Bay beaches) were not
eligible as there is no public access to the beaches.
• The purpose of the funding request is continuing provision of technical assistance for
development of the plan.
• The plan is an overall benefit to the County and Hideaway Beach and other areas not
eligible may be considered however the cost of any work would be the responsibility of
the County or parties other than the USACE.
• A workshop with the City of Marco Island could be held if so desired.
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During Council discussions it was noted it may be beneficial to alter the wording for the
request to allow for the provision of technical "comments" or "assistance" or similar wording
as opposed to "support."
Mr. McAlpin noted the plan is long term, still in draft stages and many projects may be
proposed for the eligible areas as long as the cost benefit ratio for them is greater than one.
Motion carried S "yes" — 3 "no." Mr. Brechnitz, Mr. Roth and Mr. Koziar voted "no. "
4. ES to Provide an Update on a Work Order needed with Taylor Engineering for Surveying
Services for Naples Beach Renourishment
• Taylor Engineering Proposal for Professional Surveying Services
Mr. Miller presented the Executive Summary "To provide an update to the Coastal Advisory
Committee and Tourist Development Council that the County will require a work order with
Taylor Engineering, Inc., to provide professional surveying services for Naples Beach
Renourishment from just south of Doctors Pass to Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) reference monument R-60 under Contract No. 18-7432-CZfor time and
material not to exceed $70,844 and make a finding that this item promotes tourism " noting the
project is slated to be undertaken in November of 2020.
Mr. Joseph Burke moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners To provide an
update to the Coastal Advisory Committee and Tourist Development Council that the County
will require a work order with Taylor Engineering, Inc., to provide professional surveying
services for Naples Beach Renourish mentfrom just south of Doctors Pass to Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) reference monument R-60 under Contract
No. 18-7432-CZ for time and material not to exceed $70,844 and finds this item promotes
tourism. Second by Mr. Koziar. Carried unanimously 8 — 0.
5. Update on USACE Feasibility Study for Collier County
Mr. McAlpin provided the update noting:
• The USACE has developed the draft plan with Collier County being the local sponsor.
• The proposal includes protecting areas from storm surge through a variety of measures
including increasing the height and width of the beaches.
• It also includes measure to flood proof buildings and protect the back bays.
• The plan continues to be "fine tuned" based on input from various sources and preliminary
storm surge models have been developed to assist in the planning.
• Upon approval, it will be implemented via a 50-year grant from the USACE. The
associated engineering, design and construction is anticipated over a 5 — 20-year timeline.
• Funding for the projects in the study area will be a partnership between the USACE and the
County, with the County responsible for 25 percent of the costs expended on projects.
• The County may propose alternate projects not included in the plan but would be
responsible for the costs of the work.
During Committee discussion, the following was noted:
• The plan is anticipated to be approved by April 21' upon sign off by the USACE officials.
• Certain areas in Cities of Marco Island and Naples were not incorporated into the plan
given the lack of feasible strategies to prevent storm waters from flowing inland in these
areas.
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• There are non-structural measures proposed for these areas of the Cities such as flood
proofing of buildings.
• The City of Marco Island did express concerns to the USACE to ensure their interests will
be considered as the plan continues to be developed.
Mr. McAlpin noted if the City of Marco Island desires, a workshop can be scheduled with
representatives from the USACE and County to discuss the plan.
IX. Old Business
None
X. Announcements
None
XI. Committee Member Discussion
Chairman Trecker reported the Committee's water quality recommendations will be heard by the
Board of County Commissioners at their October 27t' meeting.
Mr. McAlpin reported the Collier Creek project is in the permitting phase with the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection.
XII. Next Meeting Date/Location
November 12, 2020 — Government Center, Administration Bldg. F, 3rd Floor
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order
of the chair at 2:31 P.M.
Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee
David er, Chairman
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on I o2 as presented ✓ or as
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