Immokalee Beautification Agenda 03/24/2021
Meeting of the Immokalee Lighting and Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee.
AGENDA
Hybrid Remote Public Meeting
(*Please see details below)
Immokalee CRA
750 South 5th Street
CareerSource SWFL Conference Room 1
Immokalee, Fl 34142
239.867.0025
March 24, 2021 - 8:30 A.M.
A. Call to Order.
B. Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence.
C. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum.
D. Approval of Agenda. (Action Item)
- MSTU Board Action
E. Approval of Consent Agenda. (Action Items)
1. Minutes
i. Budget and Work Plan Workshop for February 17, 2021 (Enclosure 1)
ii. Joint CRA & MSTU Committee Meeting for February 24, 2021 (Enclosure 2)
2. Budget Reports (Enclosure 3)
3. Community Meetings (Enclosure 4)
- MSTU Board Action
F. Announcements.
1. Communications Folder
2. Public Comment speaker slips
3. Annual Workshop – April 6, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m. (Immokalee – 10 a.m.)
4. Community Redevelopment Plan Update Surveys
5. 2020 Annual Report
G. Old Business.
1. TIGER Grant update
2. Contractor Maintenance Reports
i. A&M Property Maintenance Report & Schedule (Enclosure 5)
3. Lightpole Improvements on SR29 (15th Street)
i. Simmonds Electrical Quote (Enclosure 6)
H. New Business.
1. Mast Arm Maintenance (Enclosure 7)
I. Staff Reports.
1. Project Manager Observation Field Report (Enclosure 8)
2. MSTU Project Manager Report (Enclosure 9)
i. Zocalo electrical estimate (Enclosure 10)
3. Operations Manager Report (Enclosure 11)
J. Other Agency.
1. Code Enforcement updates
2. FDOT updates
3. Collier EDO/Immokalee Culinary Accelerator
CRA Board
Commissioner
William McDaniel, Jr.
Co-Chair
Commissioner
Rick LoCastro
Commissioner
Burt L. Saunders
Commissioner
Penny Taylor
Commissioner
Andy Solis, Esq
CRA Advisory Board
Frank Nappo
Chair
Anne Goodnight
Vice-Chair
Mike Facundo
Andrea Halman
Mark Lemke
Francisco Leon
Estil Null
Edward “Ski” Olesky
Yvar Pierre
MSTU Advisory
Committee
Bernardo Barnhart
Chair
Andrea Halman
Vice- Chair
Norma Garcia
Christina Guerrero
Peter Johnson
Cherryle Thomas
David Turrubiartez Jr.
CRA Staff
Debrah Forester
Director
Christie Betancourt
Operations Manager
Yvonne Blair
Project Manager
Monica Acosta
Administrative
Assistant
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K. Citizen Comments.
L. Next Meeting Date. MSTU will meet on April 28, 2021 at 8:30 at CareerSource SWFL.
M. Adjournment.
* Hybrid Remote Public Meeting
Some Advisory Board members and staff will be appearing virtually, with some present in person. The public
may attend wither virtually or in person.
If you would like to provide public comment, participate, and/or attend the meeting, please contact Monica
Acosta via email at Monica.Acosta@colliercountyfl.gov by March 22, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. You may attend the
meeting in person on March 24, 2021 at the CareerSource SWFL Conference Room, 750 South 5th Street,
Immokalee, FL 34142. Space will be limited.
The public is reminded that the CDC and Department of Health recommend social distancing and avoiding
public gatherings when possible.
All meetings will be publicly noticed in the W. Harmon Turner Building (Building F), posted at the
Immokalee Public Library and provided to the County Public Information Department for distribution. Please
contact Christie Betancourt at 239.867.0028 for additional information. In accordance with the American
with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact
Christie Betancourt at least 48 hours before the meeting. The public should be advised that members of the
CRA/MSTU Advisory Committee are also members of other Boards and Committees, including, but not
limited to: the Immokalee Fire Commission. In this regard, matters coming before the Advisory
Committee/Board may come before one or more of the referenced Board and Committees from time to time.
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Enclosure 1
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MINUTES
Budget and Work Plan Workshop Meeting of the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory
Board and the Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee on February 17, 2021.
The Advisory board members, staff, and public appeared virtually and in person.
Hybrid Remote Public Meeting
Immokalee CRA Office
750 South 5th Street, Suite C
Immokalee, FL 34142
A. Call to Order.
The meeting was called to order by Dr. Frank Nappo, CRA Chair at 9:10 A.M.
B. Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer
Dr. Frank Nappo, CRA Chair, led the Pledge of Allegiance and Pastor Rick Heers opened with prayer.
C. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum.
Christie Betancourt opened roll call. A quorum was announced for the CRA board. No quorum for the
MSTU committee.
CRA Advisory Board Members Present:
Dr. Frank Nappo, Patricia “Anne” Goodnight, Edward “Ski” Olesky, Yvar Pierre, Francisco “Frank”
Leon, and Mark Lemke.
CRA Advisory Board Members Present via Zoom:
Andrea Halman
CRA Advisory Board Members Absent/Excused:
Michael “Mike” Facundo and Estil Null.
MSTU Advisory Committee Members Present:
Peter Johnson
MSTU Advisory Committee Members Present via Zoom:
Andrea Halman and Bernardo Barnhart
MSTU Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused:
Cherryle Thomas and Norma Garcia
Others Present:
Pastor Richard Heers and Jodi Walborn
Staff: Debrah Forester, Christie Betancourt, Yvonne Blair, and Monica Acosta.
Other Present via Zoom:
Silvia Puente, Amy Howard, Dottie Cook, Mark Beland, Lupita Vazquez Reyes, Armando Yzaguirre,
Trinity Scott, Michael Tisch, Mike Taylor, David Turrubiartez Jr., and William “Bill” McDaniel.
D. Approval of Agenda.
Staff presented agenda to the board for approval.
Action: Mr. Ski Olesky made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Ms. Anne Goodnight
seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 6-0.
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E. Announcements.
1. Communications Folder
Staff reviewed the communications folder with the board and members of the public.
2. Public Comment speaker slips
CRA staff reiterated the public 3-minute speaker slip policy. The board will give more time if they
feel it necessary.
F. New Business
1. Budget and Work Plan Presentation
Staff presented the Budget and Work Plan presentation. Included in the presentation were the
2020 priorities, the revenue for 2020/2021, operating expense for 2020/2021, MSTU operating
expense for 2020/2021, CRA projects recommended for funding for 2020/2021, CRA projects
recommended for funding for 2021/2022, MSTU projects recommended for funding for
2020/2021, MSTU projects recommended for funding for 2021/2022, joint CRA 7 MSTU projects
recommended for funding 2021/2022, and the CRA & MSTU projects annual budget items.
*Presentation is attached to the minutes for the record.
2. Project Status and Funding Priorities (Enclosure 1)
Ms. Christie Betancourt presented project status and funding priorities as shown on enclosure 1.
Dr. Frank Nappo had a concern with the bus shelter that is being put in on Roberts Avenue.
Staff will get the information from Public Transportation & Neighborhood Enhancements (PTNE)
about the shelter in question.
Ms. Andrea Halman mentioned that at the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)
meeting the committee announced that they are looking for areas that are interested in bicycling
and walking trail installation. The deadline for the request is July 20, 2021.
Commissioner William “Bill” McDaniel announced that the Immokalee Library and the
Immokalee Sports Complex received close to 3 million dollars of CDBG post Irma money. that
was awarded to Immokalee.
Ms. Debrah Forester mentioned the Redevelopment Plan and how vital it is to have public input,
but also asked the boards to look at the enclosure to see if what is listed is still the priorities for
Immokalee or if they have any other suggestions.
Staff also met with code enforcement about the demolitions and the properties left behind. It
would be nice to see them redeveloped rather than just have someone buy the tax certificate and
not develop the property.
Another item is FHERO, they have helped with monies for different studies that help with
economic development in Immokalee, this year they will be helping with a commercial demand
study and a site improvement plan for the Immokalee Airport.
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The site improvement plan will help with any company interested in opening a business at the
Airport and can be used as a recruitment tool to attract businesses to our area.
Mr. Bernardo Barnhart asked if we could entice people to redevelop those properties that have
been cleared by demolition by waving the impact fees.
Ms. Debrah Forester commented that the impact fees could not be waived but an Impact Fee
Payment program could be started to pay the impact fees for redevelopment on those properties.
Ms. Lupita Vasquez-Reyes is concerned about the speeding down Roberts Avenue. She was
wondering what could be done about that, either speed bumps or lowering the speed limit in that
area. There are parks and schools and the speeding are a real concern especially at night.
Ms. Debrah Forester commented that Roberts Avenue is part of the TIGER grant area. They will
be making improvements with sidewalks and lighting, as well as the intersection improvements.
Ms. Andrea Halman commented that Lupita could actually call the police department to let them
know that there are speeders in the area so that more patrolling can be done.
Ms. Lupita Vasquez-Reyes is more concerned about the infrastructure than just having more of a
police presence in that area.
Sherriff Mike Taylor commented that the first thing they would do is put the speed sign up so that
people actually know that they are speeding, then they could also add a “dummy” patrol car. They
do try to do more than just send patrolling in the area, they give warnings before giving a ticket.
Mr. David Turrubiartez Jr. asked if it was possible to get some more shaded areas or trees at the
Airport Park.
Ms. Christie Betancourt commented that the problem with the Airport Park is that there is only so
much height that can be used because of the aviation in the area. Staff will try and find out what
can be done.
Ms. Anne Goodnight commented that they should take into consideration that the DOT bypass
that will be going through that area in the next five years.
Ms. Lupita Vasquez-Reyes would like to see more area or gallery space for students to showcase
their art. She wondered if there were any initiatives to build or bring about space for the talent in
Immokalee. She also wondered if areas that are “open spaces” due to the demolitions could be
used for a community garden.
After much discussion board agreed with the priorities staff listed on Enclosure 1.
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3. 2020/2021 Budget (Enclosure 2)
Staff presented the 2020/2021 budget as shown in enclosure 2.
G. Citizens Comments.
No Citizens Comments
H. Next Meeting Date. Joint CRA MSTU will next meet on February 24, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. at
CareerSource SWFL., Conference Room 1.
I. Adjournment. Meeting Adjourned @ 11:02 A.M.
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Packet Pg. 755 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - February 17, 2021 Budget Work Plan Workshop (15429 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - March 24,
Budget &
Work Plan
Immokalee
Community
Redevelopment
Area
February 17, 2021
2020 Priorities
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•Complete Carver/5th Street Sidewalk Project
•Complete Design for First Street Corridor
•Coordinate with FDOT to complete Main Street –
New Banners
•Develop Main Street Concept Plan for revitalizing
Main Street Corridor
•Redevelopment Plan -update
•TIGER Grant Coordination - Intersection
Improvements/Lighting
•Complete Welcome Signs
•Continue to coordinate and leverage Immokalee
Funds with our agencies
•Revise Commercial Grant Program
Budget 2020-2021
Collier County
Community Redevelopment Agency
Immokalee
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2020/2021 REVENUE
CRA 186/176 $2,249,411.00
MSTU 162/111 $1,680,557.80
Grant 715 $ 676,365.00
Total $ 4,606,333.80
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2020/2021 CRA Operating Expenses
- $ 317,800
634207 IT CAP ALLOCA 2,400.00
634210 IT OFFICE AUT 11,200.00
634212 IT MS OFFICE 0.00
634970 INDIRECT COST 49,400.00
634980 INTERDEPT PAY 20,000.00
634999 OTHER CONTRAC 100,000.00
640200 MILEAGE REIMB 500.00
640300 TRAVEL PROF D 5,500.00
641230 TELEPHONE ACC 600.00
641400 TELEPHONE DIR 6,000.00
641700 CELLULAR TELE 3,000.00
641950 POST FREIGHT 200.00
641951 POSTAGE 100.00
643100 ELECTRICITY 1,000.00
643400 WATER AND SEW 3,800.00
644100 RENT BUILDING 35,000.00
644620 LEASE EQUIPMENT 2,000.00
645100 INSURANCE GEN 1,700.00
646180 BUILDING RM IS 1,000.00
646430 FLEET MAINTENANCE 300.00
647110 PRINTING AND 2,000.00
648160 OTHER ADS 200.00
648170 MARKETING AND 5,000.00
649030 CLERKS RECORD 100.00
649100 LEGAL ADVERTI 1,000.00
649990 OTHER MISCELL 300.00
651110 OFFICE SUPPLI 3,000.00
651210 COPYING CHARG 3,000.00
651910 MINOR OFFICE 200.00
651930 MINOR OFFICE 1,000.00
651950 MINOR DATA PR 2,000.00
652210 FOOD OPERATIN 1,500.00
652490 FUEL AND LUBE 500.00
652920 COMPUTER SOFT 1,000.00
652990 OTHER OPERATI 1,000.00
652999 PAINTING SUPPLIES 1,000.00
654110 BOOKS PUB SUB 500.00
654210 DUES AND MEMB 3,500.00
654360 OTHER TRAININ 2,300.00
Fund 186
Reserves: $974,300
2020/2021 MSTU Operating Expenses
- $572,178.80
Fund 111
634990 LANDSCAPE INCIDEN 12,600.00
634999 OTHER CONTRACTUAL 175,000.00
643100 ELECTRICITY 9,000.00
643300 TRASH AND GARBAGE 4,000.00
643400 WATER AND SEWER 10,000.00
646311 SPRINKLER SYSTEM 1,000.00
646318 MULCH 6,000.00
652310 FERT HERB CHEM 300.00
Fund 162
631400 ENG FEES 114,560.80
631650 ABSTRACT FEES 400.00
634970 INDIRECT COST 2,200.00
634999 OTHER CONTRACTUALS 111,218.00
639980 INTERDEPT PAY 20,000.00
643300 TRASH AND GARBAGE 1,000.00
645100 INSURANCE GEN 800.00
646311 SPRINKLER SYS 15,000.00
646451 LIGHTING MAIN 85,000.00
649010 LICENSES AND 2,000.00
649100 LEGAL ADVERTI 200.00
651110 OFFICE SUPPLI 500.00
651910 MINOR OFFICE 1000.00
652210 FOOD OPERATING 500.00
652990 OTHER OPERATING 100.00
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MSTU Reserves: $805,200
CRA Projects recommended
for funding in 2020/2021
1.Redevelopment Plan update $ 79,710
2.Carver Street additional funds $220,070
Total $ 299,780
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CRA Projects recommended
for funding in 2021/2022
1.West Eustis Avenue Match funds $20,000
2.Neighborhood Focus Area $15,000
3.Main Street Initiative $50,000
4.Demolition Program $20,000
5.Stormwater $50,000
Total $155,000
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MSTU Projects recommended
for funding in 2020/2021
1.Monuments (SR29) $ 5,999
2.Lighting Assessment $43,872
3.Zocalo Improvements $20,141
4.Main Street Lightpole Improvements TBD
5.Holiday Decorations TBD
Total $70,012
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MSTU Projects recommended
for funding in 2021/2022
1.Monuments (SR29) $50,000
2.Reconfiguring light poles (blue poles) $150,000
3.TIGER Grant/other area maintenance $100,000
4.Design Streetscape on Main Street $200,000
5.Design of West Eustis Ave Sidewalk Project $60,000
Total $560,000
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Joint MSTU & CRA Projects
recommended for funding 2021
1.Zocalo Improvements $10,000 (Short-term)
2.Main Street Improvements $300,000 (Multi-year)
3.First Street Improvements $100,000 (Multi-year)
4.Holiday Decorations $25,000 (Annually)
5.Street Lighting Lake Trafford TBD
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CRA & MSTU Projects
annual budget items
1.Commercial Façade Grant $40,000
2.Commercial Sweat Equity Grant $15,000
3.Zocalo Maintenance * $20,000
Total $75,000
12* Agreement with Parks & Recreation for maintenance cost.
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Questions and open
Discussion
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