Agenda 04/06/2021 Item #3B04/06/2021
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 3.B.1
Item Summary: Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area
Meeting Date: 04/06/2021
Prepared by:
Title: Operations Analyst – County Manager's Office
Name: Geoffrey Willig
03/29/2021 2:38 PM
Submitted by:
Title: County Manager – County Manager's Office
Name: Leo E. Ochs
03/29/2021 2:38 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Corporate Business Operations Sean Callahan Additional Reviewer Completed 03/30/2021 4:08 PM
County Manager's Office Sean Callahan County Manager Review Completed 03/30/2021 4:09 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 04/06/2021 9:00 AM
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Mission Statement
“Those of us who live and work in Immokalee envision a future for our town. We see new business and job opportunities in
international trade and distribution, agri-business, ecotourism, recreation and entertainment, and the construction industry.
We see Immokalee as an attractive, sustainable community with affordable workforce housing, parks and outstanding schools – a place
where people walk and bicycle to do their errands, and where parents are returning to school to finish their education and master
new job skills. Main Street will have a Latin flavor – colorful plazas, outdoor cafes, shops and entertainment – attracting both the local
community and the tourists who come to explore our unique ecology or entertainment at the Casino.”
-Immokalee Area Master Plan 2019
Contents
About Immokalee ..................................................................3Collier County Board of Commissioners ...........................4CRA & MSTU Members ........................................................5CRA Staff ...................................................................................6CRA & MSTU Boundary ........................................................7What is a CRA? ........................................................................8CRA Projects .............................................................................10What is a MSTU? .....................................................................12MSTU Projects ..........................................................................13Joint Community Projects .....................................................16Stormwater Improvements ..................................................19Road Projects ............................................................................21Construction Highlights .........................................................22Working Through the Pandemic .........................................26Community Outreach ............................................................2720 Years in Review ...................................................................28Goals and Projects ...................................................................30Financial Reporting ..................................................................32
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My Home
TransportationHistory
Demographics
Immokalee
Community & Education
Immokalee is an unincorporated
area in Collier County. Originally
known as Gopher Ridge by
the Seminole and Miccosukee
Indians, Immokalee means “My
Home” in the Mikasuki language,
and also in Miccosukee, Mikisúkî
or Hitchiti-Mikasuki, a Muskogean
language. The area is one of the
major tomato growing centers in
the United States.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2015 - 2019 American Community Survey
• Population – 26,597
• Median age - 29 years
• Median household income - $30,885
The Immokalee Airport is a
general aviation airport located
one mile northwest of the
central business district. This
County-owned facility provides
a great opportunity for business
recruitment and economic
diversification.
• Collier Area Transit (CAT)
provides local bus service and
para-transit.
• The main road through
Immokalee is State Road 29.
• Other important county roads
through the region are CR
29A (New Market Road) and
CR 846.
Immokalee is the center of the region’s agriculture industry and home to
manyfamilieswhoworkthevastfieldsthatproducealargeamountof
the United States’ fresh produce.
The District School Board of Collier County is responsible for all public
schoolsinImmokaleeincludingfiveelementaryschools,Immokalee
Middle School and Immokalee High School. iTECH technical college
and Bethune Education Center provide additional training. RCMA
Charter School and Pace Center for Girls are also in the community
and provide alternative education programs. Ave Maria University is
approximately 6 miles away in the community of Ave Maria.
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Rick LoCastro
District 1
Meetings
Public hybrid meetings for the Immokalee
CRA are held the third Wednesday of every
month at 9:00 a.m. Public hybrid meetings
for the Immokalee MSTU are held the fourth
Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m.
All meetings are at 750 South Fifth Street,
Immokalee, Florida 34142 unless otherwise
noticed.
Local Redevelopment Advisory Board
Dr. Frank Nappo, Chair
Anne Goodnight, Vice-Chair
Michael Facundo
Estil Null
Andrea Halman
Frank Leon
Edward “Ski” Olesky
Yvar Pierre
Mark Lemke
LightingandBeautificationMSTU
Bernardo Barnhart, Chair
Peter Johnson, Vice-Chair
Norma Garcia
Andrea Halman
Cherryle Thomas
Board of County Commissioners
Andy Solis
District 2
Burt Saunders
District 3
PennyTaylor,
District 4,
BCC Chair & CRA
Board Co-Chair
WilliamL.McDaniel,Jr.
District 5
BCC Vice-Chairman &
CRA Board Co-Chair
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William L. McDaniel, Jr. was born in Franklin,
Pennsylvania. He majored in accounting and
computer programming with a minor in economics
from Clarion State University. To pay for college,
William worked as a carpenter. In 1981, William
moved to Naples for a job building a stable for
Naples Therapeutic Riding Center - he has lived in
the area ever since.
William has founded multiple companies including;
Reality Company, in 1987; Big Island Excavating,
Inc in 1988; and Marine National Bank, in 1999.
William currently owns and operates Lazy Springs
Recreational Park and employs more than 30 people.
William is the chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee of Goodwill
of Southwest Florida and has served on the Board of Directors since 1998.
He is founder and current president of the Corkscrew Island Neighborhood
Association. From 2007 until early 2009, he served as the chairman of the Board
of County Commissioners-appointed East of 951 Horizon Study Committee. He
also served for two years on the Board of County Commissioners-appointed
Rural Lands Stewardship Overlay Review Committee. In 2013, he was appointed
by Gov. Rick Scott to the Collier County Housing Authority and served until his
election as Collier County Commissioner in 2016 and re-elected in 2020.
William has two children: Kelley Marie, a 24-year-old graduate of Florida Gulf
Coast University, and William III, who is a 20-year-old carpenter/contractor. In
theirfreetime,thefamilyenjoysoutdooractivitieslikehunting,fishing,and
boating.
Board Co-chair
WilliamL.McDaniel,Jr.
District 5
BCC Vice-Chairman &
CRA Board Co-Chair
Advisory Board Chairs
–Board Member
Emeritus Residential
Options of Florida
–Past President of
Immokalee Housing
and Family Services
–Past President of Drug
Free Collier
–Past President of the
Naples Art Association
–Board Member of
Immokalee Chamber of
Commerce
–Past President of
Immokalee Chamber of
Commerce
–Member of Rotary Club
of Immokalee
–Member of IHS Booster
Club
Dr. Frank Nappo
Immokalee CRA Chair
Bernardo Barnhart
Immokalee MSTU Chair
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Debrah Forester
Director, Collier County CRA
Debrah has over 25 years
experience in redevelopment,
community planning, and
economic development. She
joined the team in 2017, coming
from Charlotte County CRA.
Christie A. Betancourt
Operations Manager
Christie has worked for Collier
County a total of 20 years.
She joined the team in 2008
and manages the day to day
operations.
Yvonne Blair
Project Manager
Yvonne joined the Immokalee
CRA Team in September 2020.
She has over 23 years of sales
experience including key
roles with Premier Sotheby’s
International Realty and WCI.
Monica Acosta
Administrative Assistant
Monica is tasked with assisting
with active community projects
and providing the community with
public meeting information.
CRAStaff
Debrah Forester
Monica Acosta
Yvonne Blair
Christie Betancourt
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Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) refers to a public entity
created by Collier County to implement the activities outlined under
Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes. The Board of County Commissioners
(BCC),istheex-officiogoverningBoardoftheCRA.
On March 14, 2000, the BCC adopted Resolutions 2000-82 and
2000-83, establishing the Collier County CRA and identifying
two areas within unincorporated Collier County as areas
in need of redevelopment. On June 13, 2000 the BCC
adopted Resolution 2000-181 adopting the Community
Redevelopment. The Plan lays out the framework of
goals, objectives, and strategies to support the community
vision.Thefirstamendmenttotheplanwasapprovedon
April 23, 2019.
In 2016, Resolution 2016-198 was adopted to revise the bylaws to
clarifythemembershipandtermsofofficeoftheImmokaleeLocal
Redevelopment Advisory Board. The purpose of this nine-member
committee is to be the primary vehicle for community and professional
input to the CRA for matters relating to the Immokalee Redevelopment
Area. Terms are for three years.
How is CRA funding created?
Property values in the CRA are capped, or frozen, at the assessed value for an
established base year (2000). Thereafter, any tax revenues due to increases in
property values in excess of the base are dedicated to the redevelopment area.
The generated revenue is known as tax increment and is used in the Immokalee
CRA to leverage its redevelopment efforts.
What is a CRA?
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Immokalee
CRA
Since the adoption of the 2000 Redevelopment
Plan, much has changed within the Immokalee
redevelopmentarea.InApril2019,thefirst
amendment of the redevelopment plan focused
on the Bayshore Gateway Triangle redevelopment
area. The Board directed staff to update the plan
toreflectthechangesandneedsintheImmokalee
Community Redevelopment Area.
Johnson Engineering was hired to provide planning
support services for the Immokalee Community
Redevelopment Plan Update. Their proposal of
$79,710 is based on planning support services for
the CRA staff’s update to the plan. Staff issued
the Notice to Proceed to Johnson Engineering
on December 1, 2020. Johnson Engineering has
completed the initial research of past plans and
goal validation. The plan update is expected to be
completed in March 2022.
Plan Updates
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Immokalee Impact Fee Installment Payment Pilot Program Collier County Opportunity Zone Program:
On July 11, 2017, the BCC adopted
Ordinance 2017-34 that established
an Impact Fee Installment Payment
Pilot Program for the Immokalee
CRA. The ordinance provides an
alternative to paying impact fees in full
as a prerequisite for the issuance of a
CertificateofOccupancy.
A fee payer may pay impact fees in
installments rather than a lump sum by
entering into an impact fee installment
payment program agreement with
Collier County. This arrangement
allows installment payments as a special
assessment levied as non-ad valorem
tax against the subject property. The
program took effect October 1, 2017.
Low Tax Opportunity Zones, established by
the federal Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017,
encourage long-term investment and job
creation in targeted communities by reducing
taxes for many job creators. They enhance the
ability to attract businesses, developers and
financialinstitutionstoinvestintargetedareas
by allowing investors to defer capital gains taxes
through investments in federally established
Opportunity Funds.
These zones allow private investors to support
distressed communities through private equity
investment in business and real estate ventures.
The incentive is deferral, reduction and potential
elimination of certain federal capital gains
taxes. U.S. investors hold trillions of dollars in
unrealized capital gains in stocks and mutual
fundsalone,asignificantuntappedresource
for economic development. Immokalee has 3
Census Tracts included in the Opportunity Zone.
The Immokalee airport has parcels of shovel-
ready land in the Opportunity Zone.
Projects
Business & Economic
Development Department
Immokalee Regional
Airport
Available
Sites &
More Info
Land Information:
Located in a federal Opportunity Zone
Free-Trade Zone Site 213-3
960 Acres
Transportation:
Commercial Airport: SWFL International
36 Miles to SWFL Airport
Travel Time: 60 minutes
Closest interstates: US 41 (N-S), I-75 (E-W)
50-Mile Radius from Property:
Population: 1,151,244
Land Uses:
Commercial and industrial
Agriculture
Construction
Manufacturing
Transit
US Postal Service
Communications
Wholesale Trade
Public administration
Recreation
Aircraft hangars
Storage facilities
Fueling facilities
Florida’s Business Paradise
CollierCountyFL.gov/obed
3510 Kraft Road, Ste. 200,
Naples, FL 34105
239-252-8990
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Florida Heartland Economic Region of Opportunity (FHERO)Commercial Façade Grant Program
In 2019, FHERO was awarded a Regional Rural
Development Grant in the amount of $97,500
which included $22,000 for the development
of a Strategic Economic Development Plan for
the Immokalee community. The consultant,
VisionFirst, conducted the site tour on March 13,
2020anddevelopedanoverviewoftheirfindings
that will be incorporated into the redevelopment
plan update. Immokalee was also included in the
2020 FHERO guide.
In accordance with Objective 1.2 in the Immokalee Area
MasterPlan,theCRAcontinuedtoprovidefinancial
incentives to businesses in Immokalee via the Commercial
Façade Improvement Grant program. The CRA implemented
the Program in October 2008. Since that time, 17 façade
grants have been awarded to local businesses for a total of
$294,621.67.
Eligible applicants may receive grant funding up to $20,000
as reimbursement, using a one-half (1/2) to 1 match with
equal applicant funding for façade improvements to
commercial structures.
Projects Cont.
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What is a MSTU?
A MunicipalServiceTaxingUnit(MSTU) is a funding mechanism where
community members, with Board approval, assess themselves to make
improvements to their neighborhood and/or community area and provide
additional services based on community desires.
This seven-member committee was established by Ordinance No. 11-
39, as amended by Ordinance No. 20-47, to assist the Board of County
CommissionersinthebusinessaffairsoftheImmokaleeBeautification
Taxing District and prepare and recommend an itemized budget to carry
outthebusinessofthedistrictforeachfiscalyear.TheCRAservesas
administer and manager of the Immokalee MSTU.
Membership on the advisory committee represents the population
withintheImmokaleeBeautificationTaxingDistrict.Membersmustbe
electors of Collier County and qualify in one of the following categories:
Four members must be permanent residents within the MSTU and three
members may be an owner of a business or commercial property within
theMSTUormaybeanappointedrepresentativeofanon-profitentity
operating within the MSTU. Terms are four years.
HowisMSTUfundingcreated?
The MSTU’s enabling ordinance establishes the maximum millage rate
that can be levied to implement the mission of the MSTU. Annually, the
Board of County Commissioners approves the millage rate and budget to
implement the yearly work plan.
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ServicesoftheImmokaleeBeautificationMSTUconsist
of managing the maintenance of all public areas
along Main Street (SR 29) and First Street (CR 846)
within the limits of the Immokalee Urban Area. A&M
Property Maintenance, a local Immokalee vendor, has
been providing great service by performing various
maintenance and repair services, such as lawn mowing,
sidewalk and gutter cleaning, landscape maintenance,
irrigation system management, and installing banners
and holiday decorations.
Additional incidental services are performed on an
as-need basis such as the cutting of two dead trees on
SR 29 near New Market Road Triangle, the removal of
light pole #7 from the right-of-way that was struck by
a vehicle and the installation of replacement brackets
for decorative banners on the light poles on SR 29.
New plantings were installed at the Triangle monument
sign in December 2020. Monthly observation tours are
conducted with the Contractor, CRA Staff and a MSTU
Board Member.
Landscape Maintenance Contract
Projects
Immokalee
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TheImmokaleeBeautificationMSTUpartneredwiththeUnited
Arts Council of Collier County (UAC) to facilitate a “Call for Artists”
to redesign the “Welcome” signs in Immokalee. Eleven (11) artists
submitted proposals and three (3) proposals were selected to
advance to community review. After a week of online voting, over
4,500 votes were casted to select the winning artist. Laura Burns,
Executive Director of the UAC announced the winner and noted
the overwhelming response at the September 23rd Immokalee
MSTU Meeting. The majority of the online voters were locally
connectedtoImmokalee.TheSurveyreflectedvotingparticipants
as: 68% lived-in Immokalee, 50% worked-in Immokalee and 76%
were raised or attended schools in Immokalee.
Congratulations to the winning artist, Martha M. Cantu, for her
“Field of Dreams” proposal receiving over 60% of the votes. Ms.
Cantu completed the mural on the sign located downtown on
First Street and Eustis Avenue. The installation of the lighted
lettering has been completed and landscaping shall follow as per
original design. The monument area is expected to be completed
in March 2021. The sign on the corner of State Road 29 and New
Market Road will be completed in Spring 2021. Construction of the
Panther Crossing sign is expected to be complete in late 2021.
Projects
Welcome Sign
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Q. Grady Minor & Associates, P.A (Grady Minor) has been
hired to provide professional services for future street lighting
and pedestrian safety improvements along South First Street
(from Main Street to School Road/Seminole Crossing Trail) in
Immokalee.
The work includes feasibility studies and conceptual plans for
the purpose of relocating existing decorative light poles with
the consideration of future street lighting and pedestrian safety
improvements. Additionally, it includes reviewing and providing
recommendations for the location of new pedestrian crosswalks,
landscape and hardscape elements. Estimated project costs and
long-term maintenance costs will be included with the feasibility
studies. The Work Order was processed on September 2, 2020.
Projects
First Street Corridor Conceptual Plan
First Street Bus Shelter
Projects
Tom Hollis Engineering Consultants, Inc. will provide sub-
consultant assistance for determining lighting requirements, light
polelocations,andlightingspecifications.Thetotalprojectcost
for the evaluation is $43,872. Notice to Proceed was issued on
September16,2020.Thein-fieldsurveyandon-sitevisitsbythe
Consultants were completed in November; and in December Staff
discussed some conceptualizing ideas with the Consultants such
as the feasibility of utilizing the old street light poles removed
from SR 29 from 1st Street to 9th Street by FDOT for this project.
Preliminary plans are to be completed for Staff’s review in February
2021 and the consultant’s work is scheduled to be completed late
2021.
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In June 2020, through a competitive bid process the county
received six proposals for the construction of the sidewalks.
Coastal Concrete Products LLC d/b/a Coastal Site Development
(Coastal Concrete) was the second lowest bidder and provided
certificationasa“Section3Business”.CoastalConcreteagreed
to match the lowest bidder (Andrew Sitework, LLC) in the amount
of$821,756,aspermissiblepertheAffidavitforCertification
for Claiming Status on a Section 3 Business, as award shall be
made to the Section 3 Business. The total project is estimated at
$991,114.
This project is part of a sidewalk implementation program in
Immokalee,whichwillprovidemanybenefitsincludingsafety,
mobility, a healthier community. The sidewalks will make
the community more attractive to potential businesses, thus
increasing job opportunities. Construction commenced on
September 16, 2020 and is expected to be completed in March
2021.
ProjectsImmokalee Sidewalk Project - Carver
Funding Sources
CDBG - $676,365
CRA - $220,070
MSTU - $94,679
$991,114
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The Immokalee Area Master Plan is a component of the Collier
County Comprehensive Plan. Originally adopted in 1987, the IAMP
provides the guiding goals, objectives and policies for land use
in the community. The Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
directed staff to update the IAMP and the process began in
January 2018. The review focused on complementary land uses,
economic vitality, mobility and environmental sustainability.
The Immokalee restudy public participation process included
extensive engagement through meetings at the Immokalee
Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board, Immokalee
MSTU Advisory Board, Immokalee Chamber of Commerce and six
advertised public workshops. Public workshops were announced
and advertised in English, Creole and Spanish.
The IAMP was approved by the Board of County Commissioner
on May 14, 2019 for transmittal to Department of Economic
Opportunity (DEO).DEO provided comments on June 21,
2019. The plan was approved by the Collier County Planning
Commission on October 31, 2019 and was approved by the BCC
forfinaladoptiononDecember10,2019.(Ordinance2019-47).
Projects
Immokalee Area Master Plan (IAMP)
ImmokaleeFutureUseMap
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Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) partnered with the Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the
Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) to
program a project on SR 29 in Immokalee
due to a history of high bicycle and
pedestrian crashes and activity.
The MSTU provided an advance deposit
of $125,342 to FDOT for installation of
holiday attachments on 30 light poles
and all efforts associated with adding the
attachments, including banner arms, GFCI
outlets, additional conductors, mobilization
andmaintenanceoftrafficatSR29from
1st Street North to 9th Street North in
Immokalee. Improvements also include a
new signal at Third Street, consolidating
the mid-block crossing and signage. The
construction contract was awarded in
December 2019. Construction began in
May 2020 and is expected to be completed
in March 2021. The total project cost is
estimated at 1.85 Million.
It includes design and construction of 20 miles of concrete sidewalks, a bike
boulevard network, a shared-use path, street lighting, bus shelters, a new transit
center,landscaping,drainageimprovements,andintersectionandtrafficcalming
retreats.
Collier County has provided
the CRA with an overview
of estimated schedule with
milestones. The design/
build portion of this project
is set to start Spring 2021
and construction is set to be
substantially completed in
Winter 2023.
Immokalee Main Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project TransportationInvestmentGenerationEconomicRecovery(TIGER)Grant
Funding Sources
FHWA Grant Funds
$13,132,691
County Match Funds
$3,283,173
$16,415,864
Projects
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The single negotiated contract for designing both the stormwater treatment facility
in the SE corner (Tract 3) of Arrowhead Reserve and the pathway and needed
drainage improvements along Lake Trafford Road from Little League Road to
Tippins Terrace is being scheduled for Board of County Commissioners approval
in 2021. County staff is looking at phasing the construction, with Phase 1 being the
Arrowhead Tract 3 site and Phase 2 being the pathway and drainage west of Little
LeagueRoad.ThegoalistofinalizethePhase1designbyfirstquarterof2021
and start bidding for its construction in FY 21. Staff plan on bidding the Phase 2
constructioninfiscalyearFY22.
The original Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan (ISWMP) was prepared by H.W. Lochner (2005). Camp Dresser & McKee (CDM) was
contracted in 2010 to prepare construction plans for the Downtown Immokalee and Immokalee Drive projects plus update the ISWMP.
On November 28, 2018 county staff presented the follow-up analysis.
On the northeastern side of Immokalee,
county staff obtained BCC approval
to purchase a 6-acre parcel east of the
Immokalee Foundation Career Path Learning
Lab site. That site will provide a pond site to
improve stormwater quality from the outfalls
along Madison Ave. Additionally, county
staffisworkingwithFDOT’sdesignfirms
to coordinate the alignment of the SR-29
bypass loop so they can avoid having to route
the stormwater from the Madison Avenue
channel all the way around the north and east
sides of the airport.
Improvements
LakeTraffordRoadArea Madison Avenue Channel Project
Projects
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The North 3rd Street Drainage proposed project is located on
North 3rd Street between 2nd Avenue and Roberts Avenue
West. The project would include roadside swales, installation of
inlets on 3rd Street, construction of a storm drainpipe system to
alleviate ponding and allow conveyance southward to the storm
drain system on West Main Street. Cost for repairs is estimated
at$600,000.Thegrantfundingcontractisnowfinalized,andthe
project is entering the contractor bidding phase.
The Eden Garden Bypass Drainage Improvement proposed
project is located is the area south of Westclox St., east of
Boxwood Dr., west of Carson Rd., and generally north and
northeast of Eden Gardens. The project will construct a new
ditch along the northern boundary of Eden Gardens, install a 24”
pipe under Boxwood Dr. to tie into the existing ditch along the
northwestboundaryofEdenGardenstoconveyflowsfurther
west. Cost for repairs is estimated at $600,000. The County
applied for CDBG-DR grant funding for this project.
North3rdSt.andWestcloxSt.Project
EdenGardenBypassDrainageImprovementProposed Project
Improvements
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Safe Route to School:
Eden Park Elementary
School Sidewalks
6’ Sidewalk on the south
and west side of the road.
Construction costs
$663,000. Funded with
Safe Routes to School
funds in FY 21/22.
Design for Projects 1&2 (Lake Trafford) will be awarded in 2021.
Construction 2022-2023
In 2019 the Florida Depart of Transportation (FDOT) began
construction of the four lane roadway widening project which
includes a roundabout. When completed Improvements will be
made to a stretch of 3.2 miles of roadway. Construction is set to
be completed in 2022. Estimated cost is $29 Million.
Projects
Carson Road Project
LakeTraffordRoadProjects
SR82RoadWideningProjectGatorSloughLanetoSR29
Rendering of roundabout
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2020 was a busy year for both business development and expansion,
as well as infrastructure improvements in the community. Due to
Covid-19 Staff, the CRA and MSTU advisory boards were not able
to attend various ribbon-cutting ceremonies but provided virtual
support.
Permits
Highlights
548 320 174 152
McDonald’s new build at the corner of
Immokalee Drive and N. 15th Street (SR29) was
completed in December 2020.
Before
After
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Highlights
Proposed 7 Eleven at corner of 9th and Main Street.
Ribbon Cutting held for Shelly Stayer Shelter on May
26, 2020.
KFC remodeling (old
Taco Bell building)
on 15th Street
was completed in
January 2021.
Arrowhead development.
Exterior of the Shelly
Stayer Shelter.
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GuadalupeCentervanOtterlooCampusforLearning
On October 30, 2020 the Guadalupe Center broke ground on the van
Otterloo Family Campus for Learning. When complete, the 9.5 acre
campus will feature two academic buildings with multiple classrooms,
a library, learning lab, cafeteria and kitchen, playground, administrative
offices,mentorlounges,commonsareas,amedicalanddentalsuite,
outdoor gardens and a student wall of fame. The campus will accommodate
up to 154 students in Guadalupe Center’s Early Childhood Education
Program, as well as 125 high school students in the college-preparatory
Tutor Corps Program.
Highlights
Immokalee Foundation Learning Lab 18-Home Subdivision
The Immokalee Foundation Learning Lab 18-home subdivision is
currently under construction. Collier Enterprises donated the 8 acres
of land for a housing subdivision that will serve as a hands-on learning
laboratory for students in the foundation’s program, Career Pathways:
Empowering Students to Succeed. BCB Homes, will be serving as the
general contractor.
van Otterloo Campus
Immokalee Foundation Learning Lab
construction site.
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The RCMA proposed childcare center and community hub consist of
childcareclassrooms,areaoffice,andplayground.Thedevelopmentwill
accommodate 234 children and 30 employees. RCMA will be presenting the
project to the CRA Advisory Board at a future meeting.
Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) Childcare Development Center and Community Hub
The Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance proposed
housing development will be located on the corner
of lake Trafford Road and North 19th Street on 9.52
acres of land. The development will consist of 8
buildings with 16 apartments each or 128 units in all.
Construction will progress in phases. Housing units
will be two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging
in size from about 750 to 950 square feet.
Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance (IFHA)
Rendering of RCMA Childcare Development Center and Community Hub
Highlights
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InMarch2020,theCRAofficeclosedduetoCOVID-19.Staffworked
from home and conducted all meetings virtually. The CRA and MSTU
advisory board meetings were canceled from February 2020 – May
2020. In June 2020, the advisory board meetings were conducted
virtually via Zoom. In November 2020, the advisory board meetings
commenced via Hybrid Zoom.
Please be assured that CRA staff is committed to caring for your health
and well-being during this time. As a result of the COVID-19 event, we
are practicing social distancing, and are conducting in person meeting
by appointment only.
Working Through the Pandemic Zoom call to discuss the Immokalee
Redevelopment Plan Update.
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Outreach
7ElevenPublicMeeting
Public Meeting
held at Lozano’s
Restaurant for the 7
Eleven project.
7thAnnualTreeLighting at Zocalo Park
Census 2020/Vote 2020
Doing our part to help with Census and voting outreach at the Benison
Distribution Center.
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Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area
2008
2007 Immokalee CRA allocated $250,000 in TIF
funds to assist with the establishment of
a Florida State University (FSU) School of
Medicine rural health training center in
Immokalee.
Immokalee
CRA allocated
$600,000 for the
development of Esperanza
Place. This affordable housing
development was built jointly by
twonot-for-profitdevelopers,
the Empowerment Alliance of
Southwest Florida and Florida
Non-ProfitServices,Inc.and
provided 176 rental units for
Farmworker families and 60
single family homeownership
units.
The Downtown Immokalee Stormwater Improvement
Project was completed. The project consists of
approximately 17,000 linear feet of new concrete drainage
pipe, 200 drainage structures, 1100 square yards of asphalt restoration,
52,000 square yards of sod and a 6.5-acre stormwater retention pond.
The CRA was awarded $994,000 in Community Development Block Grant
from Collier County Community and Human Services to purchase land at
the corner of 1st Street and Main Street and establish an entry way into
the Immokalee Community.
2012
Activities focused on
public safety, adding
lighting to various areas in
the community, roadway
improvements and
supporting the establishment of the Weed and Seed
program, a national initiative to weed out criminal
activities and seed the community with resources.
Early Years2000-2006
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20 Years Construction of the First Street “Zocalo” Public
Plaza was completed.
The plaza received many awards which include:
• The National Community Development Association 2014
Audrey Nelson Award for Community Development
• The Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA) 2014 Sand
Dollar award to Surety Construction Company for outstanding
achievement in construction, category: Best Public Works
Project Under $1,000,000
• The Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA) 2014 Sand
Dollar award to Surety Construction Company for outstanding
achievement in construction, category: Best Specialty Feature
by a Builder
• The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Design Excellence
Award
In 2014, the Immokalee CRA awarded two construction contracts
related to the continued implementation of the Immokalee Storm-
water Master Plan. Construction for the two sites began on March
2015 and was completed on August 2015.
The CRA
was awarded
$600,000 in
Community Development
Block Grant funds from
Collier County Humans
Services to construct
sidewalk and stormwater
improvements along South
Ninth Street, West Eustis
Avenue, and a portion on
South Fifth Street.
The CRA awarded a reimbursement grant totaling
$30,000 to Residential Options of Florida (ROOF).
ROOF is a 501(c)(3) corporation that promotes
safe, inclusive, affordable housing opportunities
for individuals with developmental disabilities.
2014
2018
2016
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Zocalo Public Plaza
Eustis Sidewalk
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2020 Goals & Projects
REDEVELOPMENT GOALS/PROEJCTS RELEVENT PROJECTS INITIATED STATUS BUDGET
CRA FY20
BUDGET
MSTU FY20
OTHER*
2020
BUDGET
2021
LAND USE PLANNING
Collier County Community Redevelopment
Plan
Immokalee Redevelopment Plan updates Staff issued Notice to Proceed to Johnson
Engineering on December 1, 2020 to provide
planning support services for the Immokalee
Community Redevelopment Plan. Completion of
this project is set for March 31, 2022 (485 days).
This effort is specific to Section 4 of the Collier
County Community Redevelopment Agency
Community Redevelopment Plan, amended May
2019.
$79,710
Collier County Growth Management Plan Immokalee Area Master Plan adopted
updates
County staff prioritized implementation
schedule.
County staff initiated according to priority.
DEVELOPMENT
Streamline and clarify development process Commercial Façade Grant Program In accordance with Objective 1.2 in the
Immokalee Area Master Plan, the CRA continued
to provide financial incentives to businesses in
Immokalee via the Commercial Façade
Improvement Grant program.
Eligible applicants may receive grant funding up
to $20,000 as reimbursement, using a one-half
(1/2) to 1 match with equal applicant funding for
funding for façade improvements to commercial
structures.
$40,000 TBD
Streamline and clarify development process Sweat Equity Commercial Grant Program In accordance with Objective 1.2 in the
Immokalee Area Master Plan, the CRA continued
to provide financial incentives to businesses in
Immokalee via the Sweat Equity Commercial
Grant program.
Eligible applicants may receive grant funding up
to $1,000 as reimbursement 50% of the cost of
material for external improvements to existing
commercial structures, buildings and surrounding
property.
$15,000 TBD
Streamline and clarify development process Economic Development Incentive Program TBD
Streamline and clarify development process Demolition Program $20,000
Streamline and clarify development process Florida Heartland Economic Region of
Opportunity (FHERO) Site Improvement
Plan DEO Grant
CRA was awarded grant totally $13,540 Professional Services for Airpark Blvd. The
proposed scope of work includes general
consulting, engineering, planning, and survey
services to evaluate the subject site for
commercial development.
$13,540
Streamline and clarify development process Florida Heartland Economic Region of
Opportunity (FHERO) Retail Demand
Analysis DEO Grant
CRA was awarded grant totally $7,700 Professional Services for assessment of retail
demand in the Immokalee Community.
$7,700
Streamline and clarify development process Economic Development Strategy TBD
INFRASTRUCTURE (TRANSPORTATION, CONNECTIVITY, & WALKABILITY)
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for
pedestrians
Immokalee Sidewalk Project - Phase I -
Carver & S. Fifth Street.
Design was completed in 2020.Construction began in September 2020 and is
expected to be completed in March 2021.
$220,070 $94,679 $676,365
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for
pedestrians
Immokalee Sidewalk Project - Phase II - W.
Eustis Ave.
Design FY21 -$60,000 MSTU funds Construction FY23-$320,000. Apply for FY23
CDBG Funding for construction
$60,000
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for
active transportation modes
TIGER Grant Coordination - Lighting
Improvements
MSTU to pay for Utility fees TBD
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for
active transportation modes
Main Street Pedestrian Safety Improvement
Project: SR29 from 1st Street North to 9th
Street North
MSTU provided advance deposit to FDOT for
installation of holiday attachments on 30 light
poles including banner arms, GFCI outlets,
additional conductors, mobilization and
maintenance of traffic.
Construction began in May 2020 and is expected
to be completed in March 2021. The total project
cost is estimated at 1.85 Million.
$125,342 TBD
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for
active transportation modes
Main Street Conceptual Plan Project: SR29
from 1st Street North to 9th Street North
Design FY2021/22 MSTU Funds. Develop
concept plan for revitalizing Main Street Corridor
Construction fund allocated for upcoming years.$200,000
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for
active transportation modes
First Street Corridor Conceptual Plan Project:
South First Street from Main Street to School
Road/Seminole Crossing Trail.
Design for future street lighting & pedestrian
safety improvements. Preliminary plans in 2/21
and the consultant’s work is scheduled to be
completed 3/21
Estimated project costs and long-term
maintenance costs will be included with the
feasibility studies..
$43,872 TBD
Ensure infrastructure will effectively achieve
its primary purpose.
Stormwater Improvement Program Allocate CRA funds for priority project $50,000
Improve the public transit connection Collier Area Transit Bus Shelter #353 located
on Roberts Avenue West in front of Roberts
Senior Center.
Partnered with PTNE - CAT to complete shelter.
Shared cost between the CRA, MSTU and PTNE
grant to complete bus stop improvement to
include ADA compliance, bench, bike rack, trash
can, stormwater improvements and a shelter.
The contractor has completed the concrete work
for site 353, and added a bench while waiting for
the shelter, bike rack and trash to arrive. The
shelter and amenities were ordered but are not
anticipated to arrive until late Spring or early
Summer.
$15,000 $15,000
PUBLIC SPACE, PARKS & OPEN SPACE
Ensure a clean and well maintained public
realm
CRA Property Maintenance South 9th Street Ongoing maintenance of CRA property Maintained by Landscape Contract
$6,500 $6,500
Ensure a clean and well maintained public
realm
CRA Property Maintenance First Street
Zocalo Park
Ongoing maintenance of CRA property Maintained by Park staff
$10,000 $10,000 $20,000
Ensure a clean and well maintained public
realm. Improve the public area.
First Street Corridor Zocalo Improvements Design completed in 2020. Electrical upgrades and Installation and
Relocation of Kiosk and Bike Rack will be
completed in 2021.$20,141 TBD
COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CLEANUP
Improve Community Neighborhoods Prioritize Neighborhood initiative TBD
Improve Community Safety Community Safety and Clean Up Strategy-
code enforcement issues and safety
Develop Education Program
TBD
COORDINATION
Improve range of Human Services
Improve approaches and tools for
communicating
5 Year Capital Improvement Plan Part of Redevelopment Plan
Coordinate with Collier County & Regulatory
Agencies
Coordinate with MSTU
Seek Grant Funds/Leverage Funds
* GRANT FUNDS
TBD - Funding amount and funding source is to be determined
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REDEVELOPMENT GOALS/PROEJCTS RELEVENT PROJECTS INITIATED STATUS BUDGET CRA FY20 BUDGET MSTU FY20 OTHER* 2020 BUDGET 2021LAND USE PLANNINGCollier County Community Redevelopment Plan Immokalee Redevelopment Plan updates Staff issued Notice to Proceed to Johnson Engineering on December 1, 2020 to provide planning support services for the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Plan. Completion of this project is set for March 31, 2022 (485 days). This effort is specific to Section 4 of the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency Community Redevelopment Plan, amended May 2019.$79,710Collier County Growth Management Plan Immokalee Area Master Plan adopted updates County staff prioritized implementation schedule.County staff initiated according to priority.DEVELOPMENTStreamline and clarify development process Commercial Façade Grant Program In accordance with Objective 1.2 in the Immokalee Area Master Plan, the CRA continued to provide financial incentives to businesses in Immokalee via the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant program. Eligible applicants may receive grant funding up to $20,000 as reimbursement, using a one-half (1/2) to 1 match with equal applicant funding for funding for façade improvements to commercial structures. $40,000 TBDStreamline and clarify development process Sweat Equity Commercial Grant Program In accordance with Objective 1.2 in the Immokalee Area Master Plan, the CRA continued to provide financial incentives to businesses in Immokalee via the Sweat Equity Commercial Grant program. Eligible applicants may receive grant funding up to $1,000 as reimbursement 50% of the cost of material for external improvements to existing commercial structures, buildings and surrounding property.$15,000 TBDStreamline and clarify development process Economic Development Incentive Program TBDStreamline and clarify development process Demolition Program $20,000Streamline and clarify development process Florida Heartland Economic Region of Opportunity (FHERO) Site Improvement Plan DEO Grant CRA was awarded grant totally $13,540 Professional Services for Airpark Blvd. The proposed scope of work includes general consulting, engineering, planning, and survey
services to evaluate the subject site for
commercial development.
$13,540
Streamline and clarify development process Florida Heartland Economic Region of
Opportunity (FHERO) Retail Demand
Analysis DEO Grant
CRA was awarded grant totally $7,700 Professional Services for assessment of retail
demand in the Immokalee Community.
$7,700
Streamline and clarify development process Economic Development Strategy TBD
INFRASTRUCTURE (TRANSPORTATION, CONNECTIVITY, & WALKABILITY)
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for
pedestrians
Immokalee Sidewalk Project - Phase I -
Carver & S. Fifth Street.
Design was completed in 2020.Construction began in September 2020 and is
expected to be completed in March 2021.
$220,070 $94,679 $676,365
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for
pedestrians
Immokalee Sidewalk Project - Phase II - W.
Eustis Ave.
Design FY21 -$60,000 MSTU funds Construction FY23-$320,000. Apply for FY23
CDBG Funding for construction
$60,000
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for
active transportation modes
TIGER Grant Coordination - Lighting
Improvements
MSTU to pay for Utility fees TBD
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for
active transportation modes
Main Street Pedestrian Safety Improvement
Project: SR29 from 1st Street North to 9th
Street North
MSTU provided advance deposit to FDOT for
installation of holiday attachments on 30 light
poles including banner arms, GFCI outlets,
additional conductors, mobilization and
maintenance of traffic.
Construction began in May 2020 and is expected
to be completed in March 2021. The total project
cost is estimated at 1.85 Million.
$125,342 TBD
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for
active transportation modes
Main Street Conceptual Plan Project: SR29
from 1st Street North to 9th Street North
Design FY2021/22 MSTU Funds. Develop
concept plan for revitalizing Main Street Corridor
Construction fund allocated for upcoming years.$200,000
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for
active transportation modes
First Street Corridor Conceptual Plan Project:
South First Street from Main Street to School
Road/Seminole Crossing Trail.
Design for future street lighting & pedestrian
safety improvements. Preliminary plans in 2/21
and the consultant’s work is scheduled to be
completed 3/21
Estimated project costs and long-term
maintenance costs will be included with the
feasibility studies..
$43,872 TBD
Ensure infrastructure will effectively achieve
its primary purpose.
Stormwater Improvement Program Allocate CRA funds for priority project $50,000
Improve the public transit connection Collier Area Transit Bus Shelter #353 located
on Roberts Avenue West in front of Roberts
Senior Center.
Partnered with PTNE - CAT to complete shelter.
Shared cost between the CRA, MSTU and PTNE
grant to complete bus stop improvement to
include ADA compliance, bench, bike rack, trash
can, stormwater improvements and a shelter.
The contractor has completed the concrete work
for site 353, and added a bench while waiting for
the shelter, bike rack and trash to arrive. The
shelter and amenities were ordered but are not
anticipated to arrive until late Spring or early
Summer.
$15,000 $15,000
PUBLIC SPACE, PARKS & OPEN SPACE
Ensure a clean and well maintained public
realm
CRA Property Maintenance South 9th Street Ongoing maintenance of CRA property Maintained by Landscape Contract
$6,500 $6,500
Ensure a clean and well maintained public
realm
CRA Property Maintenance First Street
Zocalo Park
Ongoing maintenance of CRA property Maintained by Park staff
$10,000 $10,000 $20,000
Ensure a clean and well maintained public
realm. Improve the public area.
First Street Corridor Zocalo Improvements Design completed in 2020. Electrical upgrades and Installation and
Relocation of Kiosk and Bike Rack will be
completed in 2021.$20,141 TBD
COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CLEANUP
Improve Community Neighborhoods Prioritize Neighborhood initiative TBD
Improve Community Safety Community Safety and Clean Up Strategy-
code enforcement issues and safety
Develop Education Program
TBD
COORDINATION
Improve range of Human Services
Improve approaches and tools for
communicating
5 Year Capital Improvement Plan Part of Redevelopment Plan
Coordinate with Collier County & Regulatory
Agencies
Coordinate with MSTU
Seek Grant Funds/Leverage Funds
* GRANT FUNDS
TBD - Funding amount and funding source is to be determined Immokalee CRA
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REDEVELOPMENT GOALS/PROEJCTS RELEVENT PROJECTS INITIATED STATUS BUDGET
CRA FY20
BUDGET
MSTU FY20
OTHER*
2020
BUDGET
2021
LAND USE PLANNING
Collier County Community Redevelopment
Plan
Immokalee Redevelopment Plan updates Staff issued Notice to Proceed to Johnson
Engineering on December 1, 2020 to provide
planning support services for the Immokalee
Community Redevelopment Plan. Completion of
this project is set for March 31, 2022 (485 days).
This effort is specific to Section 4 of the Collier
County Community Redevelopment Agency
Community Redevelopment Plan, amended May
2019.
$79,710
Collier County Growth Management Plan Immokalee Area Master Plan adopted
updates
County staff prioritized implementation
schedule.
County staff initiated according to priority.
DEVELOPMENT
Streamline and clarify development process Commercial Façade Grant Program In accordance with Objective 1.2 in the
Immokalee Area Master Plan, the CRA continued
to provide financial incentives to businesses in
Immokalee via the Commercial Façade
Improvement Grant program.
Eligible applicants may receive grant funding up
to $20,000 as reimbursement, using a one-half
(1/2) to 1 match with equal applicant funding for
funding for façade improvements to commercial
structures.
$40,000 TBD
Streamline and clarify development process Sweat Equity Commercial Grant Program In accordance with Objective 1.2 in the
Immokalee Area Master Plan, the CRA continued
to provide financial incentives to businesses in
Immokalee via the Sweat Equity Commercial
Grant program.
Eligible applicants may receive grant funding up
to $1,000 as reimbursement 50% of the cost of
material for external improvements to existing
commercial structures, buildings and surrounding
property.
$15,000 TBD
Streamline and clarify development process Economic Development Incentive Program TBD
Streamline and clarify development process Demolition Program $20,000
Streamline and clarify development process Florida Heartland Economic Region of
Opportunity (FHERO) Site Improvement
Plan DEO Grant
CRA was awarded grant totally $13,540 Professional Services for Airpark Blvd. The
proposed scope of work includes general
consulting, engineering, planning, and survey
services to evaluate the subject site for
commercial development.
$13,540
Streamline and clarify development process Florida Heartland Economic Region of
Opportunity (FHERO) Retail Demand
Analysis DEO Grant
CRA was awarded grant totally $7,700 Professional Services for assessment of retail
demand in the Immokalee Community.
$7,700
Streamline and clarify development process Economic Development Strategy TBD
INFRASTRUCTURE (TRANSPORTATION, CONNECTIVITY, & WALKABILITY)
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for
pedestrians
Immokalee Sidewalk Project - Phase I -
Carver & S. Fifth Street.
Design was completed in 2020.Construction began in September 2020 and is
expected to be completed in March 2021.
$220,070 $94,679 $676,365
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for
pedestrians
Immokalee Sidewalk Project - Phase II - W.
Eustis Ave.
Design FY21 -$60,000 MSTU funds Construction FY23-$320,000. Apply for FY23
CDBG Funding for construction
$60,000
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for
active transportation modes
TIGER Grant Coordination - Lighting
Improvements
MSTU to pay for Utility fees TBD
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for
active transportation modes
Main Street Pedestrian Safety Improvement
Project: SR29 from 1st Street North to 9th
Street North
MSTU provided advance deposit to FDOT for
installation of holiday attachments on 30 light
poles including banner arms, GFCI outlets,
additional conductors, mobilization and
maintenance of traffic.
Construction began in May 2020 and is expected
to be completed in March 2021. The total project
cost is estimated at 1.85 Million.
$125,342 TBD
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for
active transportation modes
Main Street Conceptual Plan Project: SR29
from 1st Street North to 9th Street North
Design FY2021/22 MSTU Funds. Develop
concept plan for revitalizing Main Street Corridor
Construction fund allocated for upcoming years.$200,000
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for
active transportation modes
First Street Corridor Conceptual Plan Project:
South First Street from Main Street to School
Road/Seminole Crossing Trail.
Design for future street lighting & pedestrian
safety improvements. Preliminary plans in 2/21
and the consultant’s work is scheduled to be
completed 3/21
Estimated project costs and long-term
maintenance costs will be included with the
feasibility studies..
$43,872 TBD
Ensure infrastructure will effectively achieve
its primary purpose.
Stormwater Improvement Program Allocate CRA funds for priority project $50,000
Improve the public transit connection Collier Area Transit Bus Shelter #353 located
on Roberts Avenue West in front of Roberts
Senior Center.
Partnered with PTNE - CAT to complete shelter.
Shared cost between the CRA, MSTU and PTNE
grant to complete bus stop improvement to
include ADA compliance, bench, bike rack, trash
can, stormwater improvements and a shelter.
The contractor has completed the concrete work
for site 353, and added a bench while waiting for
the shelter, bike rack and trash to arrive. The
shelter and amenities were ordered but are not
anticipated to arrive until late Spring or early
Summer.
$15,000 $15,000
PUBLIC SPACE, PARKS & OPEN SPACE
Ensure a clean and well maintained public
realm
CRA Property Maintenance South 9th Street Ongoing maintenance of CRA property Maintained by Landscape Contract
$6,500 $6,500
Ensure a clean and well maintained public
realm
CRA Property Maintenance First Street
Zocalo Park
Ongoing maintenance of CRA property Maintained by Park staff
$10,000 $10,000 $20,000
Ensure a clean and well maintained public
realm. Improve the public area.
First Street Corridor Zocalo Improvements Design completed in 2020. Electrical upgrades and Installation and
Relocation of Kiosk and Bike Rack will be
completed in 2021.$20,141 TBD
COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CLEANUP
Improve Community Neighborhoods Prioritize Neighborhood initiative TBD
Improve Community Safety Community Safety and Clean Up Strategy-
code enforcement issues and safety
Develop Education Program
TBD
COORDINATION
Improve range of Human Services
Improve approaches and tools for
communicating
5 Year Capital Improvement Plan Part of Redevelopment Plan
Coordinate with Collier County & Regulatory
Agencies
Coordinate with MSTU
Seek Grant Funds/Leverage Funds
* GRANT FUNDS
TBD - Funding amount and funding source is to be determined
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Tax Increment 2000-2020
Taxable Total
Fiscal Taxable Value TIF
Year Value % Change Increment Provided
FY00 148,645,590
FY01 156,720,943 5.4% 8,075,353 33,335
FY02 176,095,104 12.4% 27,449,514 123,000
FY03 196,490,394 11.6% 47,844,804 212,900
FY04 214,158,072 9.0% 65,512,482 291,500
FY05 228,019,489 6.5% 79,373,899 353,200
FY06 259,056,291 13.6% 110,410,701 491,400
FY07 341,537,872 31.8% 192,892,282 803,800
FY08 392,444,888 14.9% 243,799,298 889,000
FY09 374,317,144 -4.6% 225,671,554 822,900
FY10 288,108,618 -23.0% 139,463,028 560,600
FY11 261,857,985 -9.1% 113,212,395 460,400
FY12 235,844,805 -9.9% 87,199,215 354,600
FY13 214,569,564 -9.0% 65,923,974 268,000
FY14 227,275,140 5.9% 78,629,550 319,800
FY15 236,186,328 3.9% 87,540,738 356,000
FY16 256,919,738 8.8% 108,274,148 440,300
FY17 279,791,067 8.9% 131,145,477 544,600
FY18 300,041,620 7.2% 151,396,030 628,800
FY19 318,430,132 6.1% 169,784,542 705,000
FY20 330,799,753 3.9% 182,154,163 756,600
Grand Total 9,415,735
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The Redevelopment Trust Fund was
established in 2000, which set the tax
base at $148,645,590. The January 2020
assessed real property value was reported
at $330,799,753. The related tax increment
value for the 2020 budget was $182,154,163
which resulted in a tax increment budget
of $756,600.
In accordance with Florida Statutes section
163.371(2), the annual report for the
Immokalee Community Redevelopment
Area(CRA)hasbeenfiledwithCollier
County. This report includes information
onactivitiesforfiscalyear2020.In
accordance with Florida Statutes section
163.387(8), the most recent complete audit
report of the redevelopment trust fund
will be published on the CRA website
(ImmokaleeCra.com) within 45 days after
completion.
Schedule of Revenues & Expenditures Budget to Actual Budget Fiscal Year 2020 - CRA Operations and Grants
Funds 186, 715 & 716
Variance to
Adopted Amended Amended
Description Budget Budget Actual Budget
Revenues
Carry Forward $ 779,900 $ 888,850 $ 925,400 $ 36,550
Interest 11,400 11,400 18,933 7,533
Trans Interfund 60,000 220,070 86,804 (133,266)
Trans Other Funds - 0 94,679 - 0 (94,679)
Tax Increment 756,600 756,600 756,600 - 0
Mgt. Fee 85,000 85,000 85,000 - 0
Misc. Rev - 0 - 0 5,696 5,696
Grants & Reimbursements - 0 676,365 - 0 (676,365)
Total Sources $ 1,692,900 $ 2,732,964 $ 1,878,433 $ (854,531)
Less: Interfund Transfers (60,000) (220,070) (86,804) 133,266
Net Sources $ 1,632,900 $ 2,512,894 $ 1,791,629 $ (721,265)
Expenditures
Personal Services $ 257,300 $ 212,300 $ 146,119 $ (66,181)
Operating Exp. 252,700 448,123 203,602 (244,521)
Capital Outlay and Projects 3,500.00 903,141 76,486 (826,655)
Grant Programs 75,000 50,000 - 0 (50,000)
Transfers 151,600 151,600 151,600 - 0
Trans Grant & Interfund 60,000 220,070 86,804 (133,266)
Reserves/Est. Carry Forward 892,800 747,730 1,213,822 466,092
Total Uses $ 1,692,900 $ 2,732,964 $ 1,878,433 $ (854,531)
Less: Interfund Transfers (60,000) (220,070) (86,804) 133,266
Net Uses $ 1,632,900 $ 2,512,894 $ 1,791,629 $ (721,265)
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Packet Pg. 87 Attachment: Immokalee CRA 2020 Annual Report (15430 : Immokalee CRA)
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Variance to
Adopted Amended Amended
Description Budget Budget Actual Budget
Revenues
Beginning Balance $ 731,900 $ 738,981 $ 870,700 $ 131,719
Ad Valorem Taxes 375,252 375,252 378,440 3,189
Interest 6,648 6,648 19,023 12,375
Misc., TC & PA Trans - - 78,089 78,089
Total Sources $ 1,113,800 $ 1,120,881 $ 1,346,253 $ 225,372
Expenditures
Operating Exp. $ 273,600 $ 280,681 $ 112,443 $ (168,238)
Capital Outlay/Projects 105,000 105,000 - (105,000)
Mgt. Fee 85,000 85,000 85,000 0
Cost of Tax Collection 12,300 12,300 11,320 (980)
Transfers - 94,679 - (94,679)
Reserves/Est. Carry Forward 637,200 542,521 1,137,490 594,969
Total Uses $ 1,113,100 $ 1,120,181 $ 1,346,253 $ 226,072
Schedule of Revenues & Expenditures Budget to Actual
Budget Year 2020 - Fund 162
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Packet Pg. 88 Attachment: Immokalee CRA 2020 Annual Report (15430 : Immokalee CRA)
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Schedule of Revenues & Expenditures Budget to Actual
Variance to
Adopted Amended Amended
Description Budget Budget Actual Budget
Revenues
Net Cost Unincorp Gen'l Fund $ 215,700 $ 215,700 $ 199,905 $ (15,795)
Total Sources $ 215,700 $ 215,700 $ 199,905 $ (15,795)
Expenditures
Landscape Material $ 42,300 $ 42,300 $ 10,570 $ (31,730)
Contractual Maintenance 140,000 140,000 168,338 28,338
Trash 11,000 11,000 1,340 (9,660)
Water & Electricity 19,000 19,000 19,526 526
Sprinkler/Other Supplies 3,400 3,400 131 (3,269)
Total Uses $ 215,700 $ 215,700 $ 199,905 $ (15,795)
Budget Year 2020 - Fund 111-163805
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Packet Pg. 89 Attachment: Immokalee CRA 2020 Annual Report (15430 : Immokalee CRA)
Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency - Immokalee
CareerSource Southwest Florida
750 South Fifth Street, Suite C
Immokalee, FL 34142
www.ImmokaleeToday.com
239-867-0025
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Packet Pg. 90 Attachment: Immokalee CRA 2020 Annual Report (15430 : Immokalee CRA)
Immokalee
Community
Redevelopment
Area
APRIL 6, 2021
JOINT WORKSHOP
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Packet Pg. 91 Attachment: Immokalee Joint Workshop Presentation April 2021 (15430 : Immokalee CRA)
Advisory Board Members
Local Redevelopment Advisory
Board
Dr.Frank Nappo,Chair
Anne Goodnight,Vice-Chair
Michael Facundo
Andrea Halman
Mark Lemke
Frank Leon
Estil Null
Edward “Ski”Olesky
Yvar Pierre
Lighting and Beautification MSTU
Bernardo Barnhart, Chair
Peter Johnson, Vice-Chair
Norma Garcia
Christina Guerrero
Andrea Halman
Cherryle Thomas
David Turrubiartez Jr
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Packet Pg. 92 Attachment: Immokalee Joint Workshop Presentation April 2021 (15430 : Immokalee CRA)
Highlights of 2020/2021
•Substantial Completion Carver/5th Street Sidewalk
Project
•FDOT Main Street –Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Completed
•Commenced 1st Street Safety Improvements Design
•TIGER Grant Coordination -Intersection
Improvements/Lighting
•Complete Welcome Sign on First Street
•Zocalo Park Upgrades
•Redevelopment Plan Update Process Initiated
•Land Development Code Revisions Initiated
•FHERO Planning Assistance Awarded
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Packet Pg. 93 Attachment: Immokalee Joint Workshop Presentation April 2021 (15430 : Immokalee CRA)
Immokalee Sidewalk Project
Carver Street and S.5th Street
The CRA received a total of $676,365 of HUD CDBG grant funds for Phase II of the Immokalee
sidewalk project.The CRA and MSTU allocated $314,749 for CEI,design and the remaining
construction cost for the project.In July 2020 Coastal Concrete was awarded the contract in
the of $821,756.00.Construction began in September 2020.Total project cost is estimated at
$991,114.Project is substantially completed.
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Packet Pg. 94 Attachment: Immokalee Joint Workshop Presentation April 2021 (15430 : Immokalee CRA)
FDOT SR29 –Pedestrian Safety Project Completed –February 2021
Installed two RRFBs (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons),signing and pavement
marking improvements,New Traffic Signal at 3rd and Main Street
30 New LED Streetlights –MSTU partnership to provide banner arms and electrical
outlets
Project Cost:$1.98 Million.
Main Street/SR29
Pedestrian Safety Improvements
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Packet Pg. 95 Attachment: Immokalee Joint Workshop Presentation April 2021 (15430 : Immokalee CRA)
Welcome Signs
First Street/Eustis -Completed
New Market/SR29 Triangle –
Installation –April 2021
Panther Crossing -Proposed for 3rd Quarter 2021 with new image
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Packet Pg. 96 Attachment: Immokalee Joint Workshop Presentation April 2021 (15430 : Immokalee CRA)
First Street Corridor Conceptual Plan
Q.Grady Minor &Associates,P.A (Grady Minor)has been hired to provide
professional services for future street lighting and pedestrian safety improvements
along South First Street (from Main Street to School Road/Seminole Crossing Trail)in
Immokalee.
Main Street
First Street3.B.1.b
Packet Pg. 97 Attachment: Immokalee Joint Workshop Presentation April 2021 (15430 : Immokalee CRA)
•Redevelopment Plan update
•Staff issued NTP to Johnson Engineering on December 1,2020
•Online Surveys –March 2021
•Public Kick Off Meeting –March 31,2021
•Small Group Sessions –April/May
•Adoption Presentation –First Quarter 2022
•Building on the goals as presented in the Immokalee Area Master Plan
Redevelopment Plan Update
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Packet Pg. 98 Attachment: Immokalee Joint Workshop Presentation April 2021 (15430 : Immokalee CRA)
•Immokalee Area Master Plan (PL201880002258)
•Approved by BCC for final adoption on December 10,2019.
•Next Step –Land Development Code Revisions
•First Area -Business District
•April 21st @ 10 a.m.–First Workshop
•January 22,2022 –Tentative BCC final adoption hearing
Land Use Planning
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Packet Pg. 99 Attachment: Immokalee Joint Workshop Presentation April 2021 (15430 : Immokalee CRA)
TIGER Grant Transportation Investment Generation Economic
Recovery (TIGER) Grant
Project total cost is $16, 415,864. Funding
sources are FHWA grand funds (80%) =
$13,132,691 County match funds (20%) =
$3,283,173.
•Includes design and construction of 20
Miles of concrete sidewalks, a bike
boulevard network, a shared-use path,
street lighting, bus shelters, a new transit
center, landscaping, drainage
improvements, and intersection and traffic
calming retreats.
•Collier County has provided the CRA with
an overview of estimated schedule with
milestones. The design/build portion of this
project is set to start in first quarter 2022
and construction is set to be completed in
third quarter 2024.
•New Streetlights –Maintenance
responsibility of MSTU.
Immokalee Complete Street
Growing Connections to Create Mobility
Opportunities
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Packet Pg. 100 Attachment: Immokalee Joint Workshop Presentation April 2021 (15430 : Immokalee CRA)
County Partnerships
Stormwater Projects
Lake Trafford Area
Eden Gardens project
North 3rd.Street
Madison Avenue Channel
Code Enforcement
Before
Post
Transit
CAT at Roberts Senior Center 2.19.21
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Packet Pg. 101 Attachment: Immokalee Joint Workshop Presentation April 2021 (15430 : Immokalee CRA)
Economic Development
Before Demolition Post Demolition
Florida Heartland Economic Region of Opportunity
2021:
Marketing Brochure
Retail Demand Analysis
Conceptual Site Development Plan –Immokalee Airport
2.8 Acre Site –Phase 1 Complete (Brownfield Grant)
Geophysical Survey (Brownfield Grant)
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Packet Pg. 102 Attachment: Immokalee Joint Workshop Presentation April 2021 (15430 : Immokalee CRA)
Community Outreach
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Packet Pg. 103 Attachment: Immokalee Joint Workshop Presentation April 2021 (15430 : Immokalee CRA)
Future Items 2021/2022
•Redevelopment Plan Amendment
•Main Street Improvements –MSTU/CRA
•First Street Improvements –MSTU/CRA
•Continue County Partnerships
•Phase 3 Sidewalk Project -West Eustis -Fifth
Street to First Street
•Grant Program Revisions
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Packet Pg. 104 Attachment: Immokalee Joint Workshop Presentation April 2021 (15430 : Immokalee CRA)
Questions
Open Discussion
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Packet Pg. 105 Attachment: Immokalee Joint Workshop Presentation April 2021 (15430 : Immokalee CRA)