CCLAAC Agenda 03/08/2021AGENDA
CONSERVATION COLLIER
LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
March 8, 2021 9:00 A.M.
Commission Boardroom
W. Harmon Turner Building (Building “F”), Third Floor
As part of an ongoing initiative to promote social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic, the public will have
the opportunity to provide public comments remotely, as well as in person. Individuals who would like to
participate remotely, should register here. Individuals who register will receive an email in advance of the
public hearing detailing how they can participate remotely in this meeting. For additional information about the
meeting, please call Summer Araque at (239) 252-2979 or email to: ConservationCollier@colliercountyfl.gov
I. Roll Call
A. Welcome new members
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of January 11, 2021 Meeting Minutes
IV. Old Business
A. Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve (fka SD Corp) updates
B. Update on Cycle 10
1. Timeline
2. Acquisition Process
V. New Business
A. Preserve Updates
B. Youth Hunt Updates
C. Eagle Scout Projects
D. Sunshine Law Presentation – County Attorney’s Office
VI. Coordinator Communications
A. BCC Items approved since last CCLAAC
1. SD Corp IMP & Naming February 23
2. Land Management Plans January 26
3. Land Donation Red Maple January 12
B. Miscellaneous Items
1. Appraisals for multi-parcel projects
VII. Subcommittee Reports
A. Lands Evaluation & Management – Chair, Bill Poteet – Last meeting March 5, 2021
B. Outreach – Chair, Michael Seef – Next meeting March 24, 2021
C. Ordinance Policy and Rules, Need new chair – No meeting
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Packet Pg. 917 Attachment: CCLAAC Meeting Agenda - March 8, 2021 (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory Committee - March 8, 2021)
VIII. Chair and Committee Member Comments
IX. Public General Comments
X. Staff Comments
XI. Next Meeting – April 12, 2021
XII. Adjourn
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Committee Members: Please notify Summer Araque at 252-2979 no later than 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2021 if
you cannot attend this meeting or if you have a conflict and will abstain from voting on an agenda item.
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January 11, 2021
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MINUTES OF THE CONSERVATION COLLIER LAND ACQUISITION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, January 11, 2021
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory
Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this
date at 9:00 A.M. in REGULAR SESSION at Administrative Building “F”, 3rd
Floor, Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following
members present:
CHAIRMAN: Bill Poteet
VICE CHAIRMAN: Pat Sherry (Excused)
Susan Calkins
Michael Seef
Gary Bromley
Brittany Patterson-Weber
Michele Lenhard
Thomas J. Iandimarino
Hannah Rinaldi
ALSO PRESENT: Summer Araque, Conservation Collier Program Coordinator
Molly DuVall, Sr. Environmental Specialist
Mitchell Barazowski, Environmental Specialist,
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The meeting was a hybrid meeting with personal attendance and via Zoom. Six members were present to
meet the minimum in-person quorum requirement of five. Gary Bromley and Michael Seef joined
remotely on Zoom.
I. Roll Call
Chairman Poteet called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. Roll call was taken, and a quorum was
established.
II. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Ms. Lenhard nominated William Poteet for Chairman of the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition
Advisory Committee. Being no further nominations Mr. Poteet was unanimously elected as
Chairman.
Mr. Seef nominated Pat Sherry for Vice Chairman of the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition
Advisory Committee.
Chairman Poteet nominated Michele Lenhard as Vice Chairman of the Conservation Collier Land
Acquisition Advisory Committee.
The Board was polled with Ms. Lenhard receiving 5 votes and Ms. Sherry receiving 3 votes. Ms.
Lenhard was declared Vice Chairman of the Committee.
III. Approval of Agenda
Ms. Calkins moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Ms. Lenhard. Carried unanimously 8 – 0.
IV. Approval of October 12, 2020 minutes
Mr. Iandimarino moved to approve the minutes of the October 12, 2020 meeting as presented.
Second by Ms. Patterson-Weber. Carried unanimously 8 – 0.
V. New Business
A. Applications for Appointments and Re-appointments
Ms. Araque reported that there are 4 seats to be filled on the Committee with the following
individuals having applied to be seated on the Committee: Brittany Patterson-Weber, Carl
Kuehner, Charles Staadeker, Clarette Frank, Gary Bromley, David Corban, Pat Sherry, Paul
Demarco, Richard Blonna, Susan Calkins and William Pearson. She provided a brief overview of
the applications filed by the perspective members.
Ms. Calkins announced she was withdrawing her application due to the number of qualified
applicants and she has served 2 terms on the Committee.
Mr. Kuehner, Mr. Blonna, addressed the Committee on their desire to be seated on the
Committee.
Mr. Bromley and Ms. Patterson-Weber spoke on their desire to be re-appointed to the
Committee.
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Chairman Poteet thanked the applicants for their interest in serving on the Committee. He noted
each Member will be allowed to vote for 4 individuals and the top vote getters filling the available
3-year terms.
The Committee was polled, and the results were as follows: Ms. Patterson-Weber 8 votes, Mr.
Bromley 8 votes, Ms. Sherry 4 votes, Mr. Kuehner 4 votes and Mr. Corban 4 votes.
Chairman Poteet noted Ms. Patterson-Weber and Mr. Bromley received the most votes with a 3-
way tie for the 2 remaining seats. The Committee will be polled again for the 2 remaining seats
and each Member is allowed to vote for 2 applicants.
The results were as follows: Mr. Kuehner 8 votes, Mr. Corban 5 votes, and Ms. Sherry 3 votes.
Mr. Iandimarino moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners appoint Brittany
Patterson-Weber, Gary Bromley, Carl Kuehner and David Corban to the Conservation Collier
Land Acquisition Advisory Committee. Second by Ms. Lenhard. Carried unanimously 8 – 0.
B. SD Corp
1. Review of SD Corp Management Plan
Mr. Barazowski presented the “Conservation Collier Program SD Corp Preserve Interim
Management Plan – January 2021” for consideration noting:
That the 37-acre parcel was recently purchased by the County and is located near the
corner of Rattlesnake Hammock Road and Santa Barbara Blvd.
The objectives include restoring natural vegetation, establishing public access,
preventing trespassing of ATV’s and other unauthorized uses, removing debris,
protecting cultural, historical and archeological features, preserving listed species and
seeking partnerships for the site.
Capital improvements proposed include hiking trails, signage, a parking lot and
security measures at a total estimated cost of $34,200.
Security options include installing chain link fencing, placement of boulders or other
measures which are still under investigation by Staff.
The Committee requested Staff seek approval from them for the installation of security
features given they may have an aesthetic impact on the site.
Ms. Rinaldi moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt the
“Conservation Collier Program SD Corp Preserve Interim Management Plan – January
2021 as presented by Staff. Second by Ms. Lenhard. Carried unanimously 8 – 0.
2. Naming of preserve
Mr. Barazowski provided a Memo dated “Subject: Naming of the SD Corp Preserve” noting
that a public outreach campaign was conducted to name the preserve. The top 5 choices for
names were identified as follows:
1. Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve,
2. Oak Haven Preserve
3. Palm Oaks Preserve
4. Midden Hammock Preserve
5. Ancient Oaks Preserve
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A vote on the top 5 names identified was held to determine the most popular choice was
Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve (44 percent of the votes).
Ms. Patterson-Weber moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners to name the
SD Corp property “Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve.” Second by Ms. Calkins. Carried
unanimously 8 – 0.
C. Passing of Referendum
1. Proposed Cycle 10 Acquisition Cycle Timeline
Ms. Araque provided a Memorandum dated January 4, 2021 – “Subject: Post-Referendum
action items” for informational purposes. She noted:
That the acquisition process includes parcels being nominated and a screening by the
Committee with a subsequent priority ranking of the lands.
Historically, the activity occurs annually and is known as a “Cycle” with Cycle 10
being the next in line for consideration.
The ranking list for the Cycle is forwarded to the BCC for a decision based on the input
from various parties including the Committee and amount of annual funding available
for purchases.
Cycle 9 was completed in 2019 and monies were borrowed from the management fund
for the purchases ($3.5M). Any properties in this Cycle not acquired by the County
may be re-evaluated for Cycle 10.
With the approval of the funding referendum in November of 2020, funds are now
available for purchase on an annual basis and the $3.5M will be “paid back” to the
management fund before further purchases.
The applications are available online in PDF format and investigation is underway to
determine the feasibility of an “online” process.
She provided an overview of the timeline for Cycle 10 which is slated to occur in 2021.
The Committee reviewed the Memorandum and recommended the following changes:
Conservation Collier Property Acquisition Procedures
Item #15: Revise the current wording - “Implement IPM-apply for grants, conduct exotic
removal, restore if needed, install trails, signs etc.” to incorporate wording that includes
reference to “other amenities.”
Item #17: Revise the current wording - “Open sites up to public for use and continue to
manage and maintain” to read “Open sites designated for public use and …”
Completed Application Section
Item #3 - Revise the current wording - “Collier County will make an offer at the appraised
value (not any higher)” to read “Collier County will make an offer at the appraised value (not
any higher or lower).”
Item #4 – Revise current wording – “If you accept the offer, we will forward it to the
Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Committee (CCLAAC) for their review” to “If the
owner accepts the offer, we will forward it to the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition
Committee (CCLAAC) for their review”
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Ms. Rinaldi moved to accept the Cycle 10 timeline as proposed. Second by Ms. Lenhard.
Carried unanimously 8 – 0.
2. Capital Projects to be reviewed by LEMs
Ms. Araque reported that the Lands Evaluation and Management Subcommittee will be
reviewing proposed capital projects which may be undertaken at the preserves and providing
input as necessary.
VI. Old Business
None
VII. Coordinator Communications
A. BCC Items
Ms. Araque reported the following items were approved by the Board of County Commissioners:
1. Land Management Plans
2. Gore MOU
3. Pepper Ranch campground host
4. Youth Hunt
B. Acquisitions
Ms. Araque provided the following updates:
1. Winchester Head properties
Ms. Araque noted 2 parcels have been recently acquired bringing the acreage in the multi
parcel project to 94 acres total.
2. Red Maples Swamp - donation planned
Ms. Araque reported a 2.5-acre parcel is under consideration at tomorrow’s BCC meeting.
C. Miscellaneous Items
1. Pepper Ranch Campground Host & RV Pad
Ms. Araque provided photos of the completed RV Pad which is now occupied with the hosts
in place assisting with the operation and cleaning of the Visitor’s Center.
VIII. Subcommittee Reports
Ms. Araque provided the report “Conservation Collier Subcommittees last updated February 2020”
for informational purposes.
A. Lands Evaluation & Management – Chair, Bill Poteet – December 9, 2020
Chairman Poteet reported that discussion of Land Management Plans and public access to
Wetwoods Preserve occurred at the meeting.
1. Proposal for Stormwater Management Property trails
Ms. Araque provided the Report “Stormwater Property – Wiggins Pass Road” for
informational purposes. The report evaluates the site to determine the viability of partnering
with Collier County Stormwater Management for Conservation Collier for development and
management of a trail.
Mr. Seef initiated that the concept given Wetwoods Preserve is a ¼ mile south, a Preserve
absent of public access with limited opportunities in District 2 with public access.
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The Committee noted that investigating the concept should include whether other groups with
grant fund opportunities may be interested in partnering, utilizing a Memorandum of
Understanding for long term management by Conservation Collier and the appropriateness of
setting a precedent by spending Conservation Collier funds on a property they do not control
into perpetuity.
B. Outreach – Chair, Michael Seef - Last meeting September 18, 2020
1. Next meeting to discuss TPAs –decide on date in March
Mr. Seef reported the Subcommittee will meet in March and begin identifying properties for
potential acquisition.
C. Ordinance Policy and Rules – Chair, Pat Sherry – No meeting
1. No meeting scheduled - This Subcommittee is utilized on an as needed basis.
IX. Chair/Committee Member Comments
Chairman Poteet recognized the Members, Staff and others (Commissioner Taylor, Gladys DelGado,
Meredith Budd) for their public informational campaign for the recent referendum re-authorizing
funding for the program.
X. Public General Comments
Richard Blonna congratulated the Committee on the success of the program, and he will be working
with groups on Marco Island to help promote the program.
XI. Staff Comments
Ms. Araque reported there are openings on the Outreach Subcommittee and Mr. Iandimarino, Ms.
Patterson-Weber and Ms. Lenhard volunteered to join the Subcommittee.
Any new Members appointed by the BCC are welcome to join any Subcommittees they choose.
XII. Next Meeting – March 8, 2021
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order
of the chair at 10:31 A.M.
Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee
___________________________________________________
Bill Poteet, Chairman
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on _________________ as presented________ or
as amended ___________.
CONSERVATION COLLIER CYCLE 10 TIMELINE & P0ROCESS
Reviewed by CCLAAC January 11, 2021 updated March 1, 2021
A. BACKGROUND OF PROPERTY ACQUISITION
The following outlines the process as it has been done in previous acquisition cycles prior to
the 2020 Referendum. Staff and CCLAAC are not proposing any revisions to this process; the
existing process will continue to be followed for acquisition cycles moving forward.
Properties are selected in three ways to be ranked during a Cycle:
1. Properties within the Target Protection Areas that have been identified during that
Cycle and meet the Conservation Collier criteria
2. By citizen nomination of a property
3. By property owner application.
For options #1 target properties and #2 nominated properties, only property owners who
respond positively to staff inquiry will have their lands further evaluated for possible purchase.
For option #2, any citizen can also nominate a property for acquisition, and the owner will be
contacted. The Program will only work with willing seller property owners for acquisition.
There have been nine (9) Cycles since the inception of the Conservation Collier Program.
*Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee (CCLAAC) members cannot
nominate properties.
B. SUMMARY STEPS OF ACQUISITION CYCLE PROCESS
1. Target Acquisition Areas
a. Outreach subcommittee recommends target areas to CCLAAC
b. CCLAAC proposes target areas to Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
c. Target areas are reviewed by the BCC which adopt a resolution with their
determination on land areas to target.
d. Letters are sent to property owners in the target areas to solicit willing sellers.
2. Concurrently, landowners can contact Conservation Collier directly if they are interested
in having their property considered for acquisition by the Program.
3. Applications are received from willing sellers
4. Staff completes a “desktop review” as applications are received and presents properties
that meet at least 2 of the initial screening criteria to the CCLAAC at their next meeting
5. Properties recommended by CCLAAC go to the next level of review for an Initial Criteria
Screening Report (ICSR).
6. Staff prepares an ICSR evaluating each property for review by CCLAAC.
7. Properties are ranked by the Advisory Committee for review and the final decision to
acquire is made by the BCC.
This process would continue with cycles typically occurring on an annual basis.
C. ACQUISITION CYCLE 10 - PROPOSED TIMELINE
January 11, 2021 CCLAAC: reviewed proposed timeline for the next Acquisition Cycle
February 23, 2021 BCC: BCC reviewed the Collier County Budget Policy for all
Departments which included implementation of the .25 mil
March 1, 2021: Start accepting applications from landowners if BCC has no objection to
Conservation Collier budget policy
CONSERVATION COLLIER CYCLE 10 TIMELINE & P0ROCESS
Reviewed by CCLAAC January 11, 2021 updated March 1, 2021
o Update: Interested property owners were notified on February 25, 2021 that
applications are being accepted
March 8 CCLAAC – Review Acquisition cycle process
March 24, 2021: Outreach subcommittee: creates Target Protection Areas (TPA)
April 12 CCLAAC: Review of TPA & Biennial Report
May 11 or 25 BCC: TPA Resolution and Annual Report to BCC for review and approval
May 2021: Letters sent to property owners in TPAs
July 31, 2021: Deadline for application from property owners
March – October 2021: Staff evaluates properties where an application has been
received
As early as May and through November 2021: Staff will bring properties to the CCLAAC
for their review as applications are received
December 13, 2021: CCLAAC ranks properties to create the Cycle Active Acquisition List
January 2022: BCC reviews the ranking of the Cycle Active Acquisition List
o During this meeting, the Board will advise staff to move forward on acquiring properties
on the A-list
D. TIMELINE FOR BUDGET PROCESS
Taken care of by OMB with Conservation Collier staff’s input
Budget-Tax Process:
From a tax levy standpoint, the program will be restarted using the existing Conservation Collier
taxing district. From a tax levy standpoint there is no requirement to go to the Board outside of
built in budget process opportunities outlined below. There are a number of budget process
steps during which the Board reviews various aspects of budget development.
• February - March: Process starts with budget policy
o Policy will ask BCC to authorize the development of Conservation Collier budget-
based on referendum language approved in ballot question including the .25
mills
• March - June: Budget preparation and review will follow
• June: BCC reviews the proposed budget and provides input
• July: BCC approves maximum millages to be levied
• September: two budget hearings during which the Board finalizes the tax levy
• 2nd September budget hearing: Budget & tax levies finalized
Update:
Excerpt from Fiscal Year 2022 Recommended Budget Policies heard by the Collier County
Board of County Commissioners on February 23, 2021:
Conservation Collier - Pursuant to Board direction, staff placed a non-binding referendum on the
November 3, 2020, general election ballot regarding the Conservation Collier program.
Specifically, the voters were asked to approve or disapprove re-establishing a not to exceed
CONSERVATION COLLIER CYCLE 10 TIMELINE & P0ROCESS
Reviewed by CCLAAC January 11, 2021 updated March 1, 2021
.2500 mil ad valorem levy for ten (10) years to fund Conservation Collier’s acquisition and
management of environmentally sensitive lands. On November 3, 2020, the Collier County
electors approved the Conservation Collier Re-establishment referendum with a 76.5% majority.
This voter approval does not include the issuance of debt to acquire environmentally sensitive
land.
Accordingly, the FY 2022 budget is proposed to be developed to include a Conservation Collier
Program tax levy of .25 mil that will generate up to $25,287,900. For State Truth In Millage
(TRIM) purposes, the established Conservation Collier Taxing District will be activated. The FY
2022 budget will appropriate Conservation Collier tax proceeds to repay approximately
$3,700,000 to the Conservation Collier Management Trust Fund for monies advanced to acquire
strategic properties prior to the referendum. Further, consistent with Ordinance 2002-63 as
amended, twenty-five percent (25%) of annual gross tax receipts will be deposited into the
Conservation Collier Management Trust Fund to provide for long term management of lands
acquired through or managed by the Conservation Collier Program. The balance of tax receipts
will be deposited into the Conservation Collier Acquisition Trust Fund for use in acquiring
environmentally sensitive lands. The Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory
Committee recommends that the Board authorize an Acquisition Cycle to start in March 2021 for
properties to be ranked by the Board in January 2022 to be acquired in FY2022.
E. OTHER CONCURRENT ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Conservation Collier Ordinance
a. Revisions are not required at this time.
2. Improved public access and amenities at existing preserves
a. CCLAAC voted on 1-11-2021 to move forward evaluating amenity improvements
as part of long-term budget planning.
b. Amenities list will be discussed at March LEMS and April CCLAAC.
CONSERVATION COLLIER CYCLE 10 TIMELINE & P0ROCESS
Reviewed by CCLAAC January 11, 2021 updated March 1, 2021
A. BACKGROUND OF PROPERTY ACQUISITION
The following outlines the process as it has been done in previous acquisition cycles prior to
the 2020 Referendum. Staff and CCLAAC are not proposing any revisions to this process; the
existing process will continue to be followed for acquisition cycles moving forward.
Properties are selected in three ways to be ranked during a Cycle:
1. Properties within the Target Protection Areas that have been identified during that
Cycle and meet the Conservation Collier criteria
2. By citizen nomination of a property
3. By property owner application.
For options #1 target properties and #2 nominated properties, only property owners who
respond positively to staff inquiry will have their lands further evaluated for possible purchase.
For option #2, any citizen can also nominate a property for acquisition, and the owner will be
contacted. The Program will only work with willing seller property owners for acquisition.
There have been nine (9) Cycles since the inception of the Conservation Collier Program.
*Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee (CCLAAC) members cannot
nominate properties.
B. SUMMARY STEPS OF ACQUISITION CYCLE PROCESS
1. Target Acquisition Areas
a. Outreach subcommittee recommends target areas to CCLAAC
b. CCLAAC proposes target areas to Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
c. Target areas are reviewed by the BCC which adopt a resolution with their
determination on land areas to target.
d. Letters are sent to property owners in the target areas to solicit willing sellers.
2. Concurrently, landowners can contact Conservation Collier directly if they are interested
in having their property considered for acquisition by the Program.
3. Applications are received from willing sellers
4. Staff completes a “desktop review” as applications are received and presents properties
that meet at least 2 of the initial screening criteria to the CCLAAC at their next meeting
5. Properties recommended by CCLAAC go to the next level of review for an Initial Criteria
Screening Report (ICSR).
6. Staff prepares an ICSR evaluating each property for review by CCLAAC.
7. Properties are ranked by the Advisory Committee for review and the final decision to
acquire is made by the BCC.
This process would continue with cycles typically occurring on an annual basis.
C. ACQUISITION CYCLE 10 - PROPOSED TIMELINE
January 11, 2021 CCLAAC: reviewed proposed timeline for the next Acquisition Cycle
February 23, 2021 BCC: BCC reviewed the Collier County Budget Policy for all
Departments which included implementation of the .25 mil
March 1, 2021: Start accepting applications from landowners if BCC has no objection to
Conservation Collier budget policy
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Packet Pg. 919 Attachment: Cycle 10 timeline and process (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory Committee - March 8, 2021)
CONSERVATION COLLIER CYCLE 10 TIMELINE & P0ROCESS
Reviewed by CCLAAC January 11, 2021 updated March 1, 2021
o Update: Interested property owners were notified on February 25, 2021 that
applications are being accepted
March 8 CCLAAC – Review Acquisition cycle process
March 24, 2021: Outreach subcommittee: creates Target Protection Areas (TPA)
April 12 CCLAAC: Review of TPA & Biennial Report
May 11 or 25 BCC: TPA Resolution and Annual Report to BCC for review and approval
May 2021: Letters sent to property owners in TPAs
July 31, 2021: Deadline for application from property owners
March – October 2021: Staff evaluates properties where an application has been
received
As early as May and through November 2021: Staff will bring properties to the CCLAAC
for their review as applications are received
December 13, 2021: CCLAAC ranks properties to create the Cycle Active Acquisition List
January 2022: BCC reviews the ranking of the Cycle Active Acquisition List
o During this meeting, the Board will advise staff to move forward on acquiring properties
on the A-list
D. TIMELINE FOR BUDGET PROCESS
Taken care of by OMB with Conservation Collier staff’s input
Budget-Tax Process:
From a tax levy standpoint, the program will be restarted using the existing Conservation Collier
taxing district. From a tax levy standpoint there is no requirement to go to the Board outside of
built in budget process opportunities outlined below. There are a number of budget process
steps during which the Board reviews various aspects of budget development.
• February - March: Process starts with budget policy
o Policy will ask BCC to authorize the development of Conservation Collier budget-
based on referendum language approved in ballot question including the .25
mills
• March - June: Budget preparation and review will follow
• June: BCC reviews the proposed budget and provides input
• July: BCC approves maximum millages to be levied
• September: two budget hearings during which the Board finalizes the tax levy
• 2nd September budget hearing: Budget & tax levies finalized
Update:
Excerpt from Fiscal Year 2022 Recommended Budget Policies heard by the Collier County
Board of County Commissioners on February 23, 2021:
Conservation Collier - Pursuant to Board direction, staff placed a non-binding referendum on the
November 3, 2020, general election ballot regarding the Conservation Collier program.
Specifically, the voters were asked to approve or disapprove re-establishing a not to exceed
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Packet Pg. 920 Attachment: Cycle 10 timeline and process (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory Committee - March 8, 2021)
CONSERVATION COLLIER CYCLE 10 TIMELINE & P0ROCESS
Reviewed by CCLAAC January 11, 2021 updated March 1, 2021
.2500 mil ad valorem levy for ten (10) years to fund Conservation Collier’s acquisition and
management of environmentally sensitive lands. On November 3, 2020, the Collier County
electors approved the Conservation Collier Re-establishment referendum with a 76.5% majority.
This voter approval does not include the issuance of debt to acquire environmentally sensitive
land.
Accordingly, the FY 2022 budget is proposed to be developed to include a Conservation Collier
Program tax levy of .25 mil that will generate up to $25,287,900. For State Truth In Millage
(TRIM) purposes, the established Conservation Collier Taxing District will be activated. The FY
2022 budget will appropriate Conservation Collier tax proceeds to repay approximately
$3,700,000 to the Conservation Collier Management Trust Fund for monies advanced to acquire
strategic properties prior to the referendum. Further, consistent with Ordinance 2002-63 as
amended, twenty-five percent (25%) of annual gross tax receipts will be deposited into the
Conservation Collier Management Trust Fund to provide for long term management of lands
acquired through or managed by the Conservation Collier Program. The balance of tax receipts
will be deposited into the Conservation Collier Acquisition Trust Fund for use in acquiring
environmentally sensitive lands. The Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory
Committee recommends that the Board authorize an Acquisition Cycle to start in March 2021 for
properties to be ranked by the Board in January 2022 to be acquired in FY2022.
E. OTHER CONCURRENT ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Conservation Collier Ordinance
a. Revisions are not required at this time.
2. Improved public access and amenities at existing preserves
a. CCLAAC voted on 1-11-2021 to move forward evaluating amenity improvements
as part of long-term budget planning.
b. Amenities list will be discussed at March LEMS and April CCLAAC.
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Packet Pg. 921 Attachment: Cycle 10 timeline and process (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory Committee - March 8, 2021)
Panther Walk Preserve
Final Management Plan
10-year Update
•Updated maps and graphics to
include most recent aerial imagery
•Updated budget table to reflect the
actual amount spent over the last 5
years and the projected budget for
the next 5 years
•Updated wildlife species list to
include animals detected via fStop
Foundation trail cameras
•Scheduled a botanical survey for
2021, results will be added to the
FMP as an amendment
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Packet Pg. 922 Attachment: Agenda Item IV.A. Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve - presentation (15411 :
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Packet Pg. 923 Attachment: Agenda Item IV.A. Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve - presentation (15411 :
Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve
6371 Adkins Avenue, Naples FL
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Packet Pg. 924 Attachment: Agenda Item V.A. - V.C. - Presentation (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory
Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve
6371 Adkins Avenue, Naples FL
•Preserve name and Interim Management Plan approved by
BCC on February 23, 2021
•Staff are working on sources to acquire funding assistance
for exotic plant removal
•Staff are working on plans for an entrance sign, security
fencing, entrance gate, and a parking area
•Partnered with F-stop Foundation to install wildlife
monitoring cameras within the preserve
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Packet Pg. 925 Attachment: Agenda Item V.A. - V.C. - Presentation (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory
Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve
6371 Adkins Avenue, Naples FL
F-stop Foundation photos from 1 month of monitoring
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Packet Pg. 926 Attachment: Agenda Item V.A. - V.C. - Presentation (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory
Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve
6371 Adkins Avenue, Naples FL
Conceptual Security Fencing/Gate
Split rail fencing
•Allows for wildlife access
•Lower cost
•Natural aesthetic
Solar-powered, rubber coated chain-link gate
•Will open at dawn and dusk
•Prevents access to the site after hours
•Matches neighborhood fencing
Item/
Service
Cost
Fence/
Gate
$23,000
Permitting/
Survey
$3,000
Sum $26,000
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Packet Pg. 927 Attachment: Agenda Item V.A. - V.C. - Presentation (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory
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Packet Pg. 928 Attachment: Agenda Item V.A. - V.C. - Presentation (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory
Caracara Prairie Preserve
2320 Corkscrew Road, Immokalee FL
Conservation Collier Staff:
•Conducted a prescribed burn on 82 acres of pine
flatwood, hardwood hammock, and freshwater
marsh
•Interagency support from Collier Seminole State Park,
FWC, SFWMD, and Naples Botanical Garden
•Improved habitat for Florida gopher tortoise, Florida
sandhill crane, Florida panther, white-tailed deer,
wild turkey, and more
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Packet Pg. 929 Attachment: Agenda Item V.A. - V.C. - Presentation (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory
Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve
•Maintenance exotics treatment on 171 acres completed in
March 2021
•Funding assistance for treatment provided by FWC Invasive
Plant Management Section
Treatment Type Acreage Funding Source Total
Initial 101.5 FWC IPMS $32,480.00
Initial 69.0 Collier County $37,769.47
Maintenance 170.5 FWC IPMS $28,132.50
$98,381.97
State funding assistance: $60,612.50 Collier County: $37,769.47
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Packet Pg. 930 Attachment: Agenda Item V.A. - V.C. - Presentation (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory
Rivers Road Preserve
Rivers Road, Naples, FL
•Trails dried out in January!
•Kiosk facelift
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Packet Pg. 931 Attachment: Agenda Item V.A. - V.C. - Presentation (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory
Pepper Ranch Preserve
6315 Pepper Road Immokalee, FL
Open for Season!
•Camp Hosts on site to assist
•New Parks Assistant working in the visitor center –Jacob Wozny
•Trails have been unseasonably wet. Finally finished mowing
trails but some areas are still muddy.
•Family Campout Scheduled for March 13th-led by Parks
Staff to give guided hike using Covid safety measures
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Packet Pg. 932 Attachment: Agenda Item V.A. - V.C. - Presentation (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory
Pepper Ranch Preserve
6315 Pepper Road Immokalee, FL
676-acre Exotic Removal Project
•Bids were obtained and project awarded
•Start Date in April completion in May due to Eagles Nest
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Packet Pg. 933 Attachment: Agenda Item V.A. - V.C. - Presentation (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory
Pepper Ranch Preserve
6315 Pepper Road Immokalee, FL
Boundary Fence Repair project
•Bid was awarded in 2020 but wet conditions persisted until
February 2021
•Project just started last week February 24
•Repairs to Pepper Road Fence and New Fencing along
eastern Boundary
•Problem area with trespassing
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Packet Pg. 934 Attachment: Agenda Item V.A. - V.C. - Presentation (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory
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Packet Pg. 935 Attachment: Agenda Item V.A. - V.C. - Presentation (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory
Otter Mound Preserve
1831 Addison Ct, Marco Island FL
Volunteer Workdays
•Re -mulched visitor trail ahead of season
•Removed 2000lbs of invasive and exotic vegetation
•30 participants from the Marco Island Sunrise Rotary Club and Marco Island Academy INTERACT Club
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Packet Pg. 936 Attachment: Agenda Item V.A. - V.C. - Presentation (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory
Red Maple Swamp Preserve
Exotic Removal Projects
•$22,297 FWC IPMS grant for 118-acre maintenance exotic
treatment
•Lygodium “Mother Lode”
•Creeping signal grass
2.5-acre Espinar parcel donation
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Packet Pg. 937 Attachment: Agenda Item V.A. - V.C. - Presentation (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory
McIlvane Marsh Preserve
Exotic Removal Projects
•$31,473 FWC IPMS grant for 134-acre
maintenance exotic treatment
•Initial treatments planned for southern
units
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Packet Pg. 938 Attachment: Agenda Item V.A. - V.C. - Presentation (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory
Nancy Payton Preserve
1540 Blue Sage Drive Naples, Fl
•Trail gets regular use by horseback riders and hikers
•ATV trespass continues. Hired Contractor to block off entrances
•In process of ordering new horse gate for trailhead entrance
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Packet Pg. 939 Attachment: Agenda Item V.A. - V.C. - Presentation (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory
Pepper Ranch Preserve Youth Hunts
FWC Sponsored Youth Hunts
November 20,21,22-YOUTH DEER HUNT
January 15, 16, 17-YOUTH HOG HUNT
February 26, 27, 28-YOUTH TURKEY HUNT
Youth Deer Hunt-2 doe, 1 buck harvested, *hog sightings reported but not harvested
Youth Hog Hunt-no hog harvested
Youth Turkey Hunt-no turkey harvested *hunters reported seeing numerous harvest opportunities
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Packet Pg. 940 Attachment: Agenda Item V.A. - V.C. - Presentation (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory
Pepper Ranch Preserve Youth Hunts
Sergeant David Estes and Samson educate
hunters about carrying out law enforcement
duties in natural lands on horseback
Youth hunter learning to dress his
deer harvest
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Packet Pg. 941 Attachment: Agenda Item V.A. - V.C. - Presentation (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory
Eagle Scout Project
Nancy Payton Preserve
Eagle Scout Project Completed
•Logan Johnson
•Troop 2, Alligator District, Florida
Southwest Area Council
•Sign, Bench, and Display case with
two brochure holders
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Packet Pg. 942 Attachment: Agenda Item V.A. - V.C. - Presentation (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory
Eagle Scout Project
Nancy Payton Preserve
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Packet Pg. 943 Attachment: Agenda Item V.A. - V.C. - Presentation (15411 : Land Acquisition Advisory