Agenda 06/22/2021 Item #16D 1 (MOU Amendment Cypress Cove Landkeepers, Inc.)06/22/2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the amendment to the
Memorandum of Understanding between Collier County and Cypress Cove Landkeepers, Inc.,
regarding the Dr. Robert H. Gore III preserve under the Conservation Collier Program.
OBJECTIVE: To approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) amendment between the Board of
County Commissioners (Board) and the Cypress Cove Landkeepers, Inc. (Cypress Cove).
CONSIDERATIONS: The Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve is comprised of 171.2 acres and is located
approximately five (5) miles south of Golden Gate Blvd W, adjacent to Desoto Blvd. The majority of the
preserve was acquired in November 2018 with the last parcel of the preserve purchased by Collier County
in 2019.
The Cypress Cove Landkeepers (FKA Cypress Cove Conservancy) acquired the 10-acre parcel in the
center of the Preserve in June 2019. The Interim Management Plan (attached) reviewed by the Board on
January 28, 2020 (Agenda Item #16D4) stated that a memorandum of agreement (or understanding) be
developed with Cypress Cove. On December 8, 2020 (Agenda Item #16D4) the MOU was approved by
the Board.
Cypress Cove is requesting to amend the existing MOU to add the following provision as Section 5.G.:
The provisions set forth in Section 2.01.03.A.9. of the Collier County Land Development Code
(LDC) relating to “Conservation Collier lands” and all “permitted minor improvements” listed
therein shall be applicable to CYPRESS COVE’s PROPERTY.
This amendment will allow Cypress Cove to build a restroom facility available to the public not to exceed
five hundred (500) square feet in accordance with LDC Section 2.01.03.A.9. under the current Estates
zoning. Growth Management Staff has been coordinated with and finds this approach acceptable.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no foreseeable Fiscal impact as a result of the amendments to this MOU.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Management of Conservation Collier lands to support
appropriate public access is consistent with and supports Policy 1.1.6 and Objective 1.3 in the Recreation
and Open Space Element of the Collier County Growth Management Plan. There is no specific Growth
Management impact associated with this Item.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This Item is approved for form and legality and requires a majority vote
for Board action. -JAB
ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: On May 10, 2021, the Conservation Collier
Land Acquisition Advisory Committee (CCLAAC) recommended approval of the amendments to the
MOU.
RECOMMENDATION: To approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the amendment to the
Memorandum of Understanding between Collier County and Cypress Cove Landkeepers, Inc.
Prepared By: Summer Araque, Principal Environmental Specialist, Conservation Collier Program, Parks
and Recreation Division
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ATTACHMENT(S)
1. CHAPTER 2 ZONING DISTRICTS AND USES (DOCX)
2. Gore_Interim Management Plan (PDF)
3. Gore_MOU_Amendment (PDF)
4. Gore_MOU (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.1
Doc ID: 15904
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the amendment
to the Memorandum of Understanding between Collier County and Cypress Cove Landkeepers, Inc.,
regarding the Dr. Robert H. Gore III preserve under the Conservation Collier Program.
Meeting Date: 06/22/2021
Prepared by:
Title: Operations Analyst – Public Services Department
Name: Matthew Catoe
05/14/2021 9:25 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Parks & Recreation – Parks & Recreation
Name: Barry Williams
05/14/2021 9:25 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Public Services Department Melissa Hennig Additional Reviewer Completed 05/14/2021 9:48 AM
Parks & Recreation Summer BrownAraque Additional Reviewer Completed 05/17/2021 8:47 AM
Parks & Recreation Ilonka Washburn Additional Reviewer Completed 05/17/2021 3:58 PM
Parks & Recreation Barry Williams Additional Reviewer Completed 05/19/2021 10:56 AM
Operations & Veteran Services Kimberley Grant Additional Reviewer Completed 05/21/2021 11:36 AM
Public Services Department Todd Henry Public Services Department Completed 05/24/2021 8:17 AM
County Attorney's Office Jennifer Belpedio Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 05/24/2021 10:03 AM
Public Services Department Dan Rodriguez PSD Department Head Completed 05/24/2021 10:47 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 05/24/2021 11:13 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 05/24/2021 3:31 PM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 05/31/2021 3:44 PM
County Manager's Office Sean Callahan Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 05/31/2021 7:21 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 06/22/2021 9:00 AM
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Collier County, Florida, Land Development Code
CHAPTER 2 ZONING DISTRICTS AND USES
Collier County, Florida, Land Development Code Created: 2021-04-30 10:11:55 [EST]
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CHAPTER 2 ZONING DISTRICTS AND USES
2.01.00 GENERALLY1
2.01.01 Purpose
It is the intent and purpose of this Chapter to establish and adopt zoning districts to govern the use of land
and water in the unincorporated areas of Collier County, Florida.
2.01.02 Miscellaneous structures
School bus shelters, bicycle racks, bus stop benches, telephone booths, mailboxes, newspaper boxes, and
delivery boxes shall be permitted in any district. No advertising sign shall be permitted on any such structure.
Locations and setbacks of school bus shelters shall be approved by the school board of Col lier County. Mail,
newspaper, and other delivery boxes shall be placed in accordance with U.S. Postal Service regulations. All such
structures shall be exempt from district setbacks.
2.01.03 Essential Services
Essential services are hereby defined as services designed and operated to provide water, sewer, gas,
telephone, electricity, cable television or communications to the general public by providers which have been
approved and authorized according to laws having appropriate jurisdiction, and government facilities. Essential
services are allowed in any zoning district subject to the following conditions:
A. The following uses shall be deemed permitted uses in all zoning districts, except CON districts, RFMU
sending lands, NRPAS, HSAS, and FSAS:
1. Water lines and sewer lines;
2. Natural gas lines, except those associated with oil extraction and related processing operations
as defined in this Code and regulated under applicable federal and state law;
3. Telephone lines, telephone switching stations, and cable television lines;
4. Communication towers, limited to those providing wireless emergency telephone service, subject
to all applicable provisions in section 5.05.09 of this Code;
5. Electrical transmission and distribution lines, substations, and emergency power structures;
6. Sewage lift stations and water pumping stations;
7. Essential service wells (including extraction facilities and requisite ancillary facilities);
1Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 10-23, § 3.D, adopted June 8, 2010, repealed 2.01.00Editor's note(s)—. This
amendment would take effect upon the repeal of Ord. No. 08 -64. Said Ordinance was repealed by Ord. No.
10-26 which became effective on June 25, 2010.
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8. Any other wells which have been or will be permitted by the South Florida Water Management
District or the Florida Department of Environmental Protection either prior to or subsequent to
the effective date of this ordinance, or if the respective well and/or well related facility is
otherwise required to be installed or constructed by law. If any proposed well is a Collier County
owned well under the permitting jurisdiction of a Florida agency, staff, early in the County's well
permit application process, shall post sign(s) at the County's proposed well site(s) and shall
provide written notice that the county has applied for a required well permit to property owners
within 300 feet of the property lines of the lots or parcels of land on which the applied-for well is
being sought by the County, including, if applicable, the times and places of the permitting
agency's scheduled public hearings; and
9. Conservation Collier lands which provide for permitted nondestructive, passive natural resource
based recreational and educational activities, exclusive of major improvements. Permitted minor
improvements shall be limited to one (1) ground sign, not to exceed eight (8) feet in height with
a maximum sign area of thirty-two (32) square feet; a parking area, not to exceed twenty (20)
parking spaces; hiking trails; a fully accessible trail or trail section; educational kiosks not to
exceed one hundred (100) square feet; and public restroom facilities not to exceed five hundred
(500) square feet. The provisions for Conservation Collier lands in this Code do not affect the
underlying zoning districts or land use designations in any district where Conservation Collier
lands are established. Such that no expansion or diminution of the various zoning district
permitted uses is intended or implied by these provisions, except as stated above with respect to
minor improvements. Oil and gas exploration as defined and regulated in this Code remains a
permitted use on or beneath Conservation Collier lands established in any zoning district
providing for oil and gas exploration as a permitted use pursuant to subsection 2.03.09 B.1.a.viii.
B. Permitted essential services in CON districts, RFMU sending lands, NRPAs, HSAs, and FSAs.
1. Within CON districts, Sending Lands in the RFMU district, NRPAs, and within designated Habitat
Stewardship Areas (HSA) and Flow way Stewardship Areas (FSA) within the RLSA overlay district
subject to the limitations set forth in section 4.08.08 C., the following essential services are
permitted:
a. Private wells and septic tanks;
b. Utility lines, except sewer lines;
c. Sewer lines and lift stations, only if located within already cleared portions of existing
rights-of-way or easements, and necessary to serve a publicly owned or privately owned
central sewer system providing service to urban areas; or the Rural Transition Water and
Sewer District, as delineated on the Urban-Rural Fringe Transition Zone Overlay Map in the
Future Land Use Element of the GMP; and,
d. Water pumping stations necessary to serve a publicly owned or privately owned central
water system providing service to urban areas; or the Rural Transition Water and Sewer
District, as delineated on the Urban-Rural Fringe Transition Zone Overlay Map in the Future
Land Use Element of the GMP.
e. Conservation Collier lands which provide for permitted nondestructive, passive natural
resource based recreational and educational activities, exclusive of major improvements.
Permitted minor improvements shall be limited to one (1) ground sign, not to exceed eight
(8) feet in height with a maximum sign area of thirty-two (32) square feet; a parking area,
not to exceed twenty (20) parking spaces; hiking trails; a fully accessible trail or trail
section; educational kiosks not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet; and public
restroom facilities not to exceed five hundred (500) square feet. The provisions for
Conservation Collier lands in this Code do not affect the underlying zoning districts or land
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use designations in any district where Conservation Collier lands are established, such that
no expansion or diminution of the various zoning district permitted uses is intended or
implied by these provisions, except as stated above for minor improvements. Oil and gas
exploration as defined and regulated in this Code remains a permitted use on or beneath
Conservation Collier lands established in the CON zoning district providing for oil and gas
exploration as a permitted use subject to subsection 2.03.09 B.1.a.viii.
f. Aviation related uses as approved in the September 11, 2001 Memorandum of
Understanding between Collier County Airport Authority and the Intervenor Signatories to
the Deltona Settlement Agreement (July 20, 1982), including The Conservancy of
Southwest Florida, The National Audubon Society, The Florida Audubon Society, The
Environmental Defense Fund, Izaak Walton League, Florida Division, The Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, The South Florida Water Management District,
The Florida Department of Community Affairs, The Deltona Corporation, and Collier
County.
C. Additional permitted essential services in commercial and industrially zoned districts. In commercial
and industrially zoned districts, in addition to the essential services identified above in section 2.01.03
A., governmental facilities, as defined by this Code, including law enforcement, fire, emergency medical
services and facilities, public park and public library services and facilities, shall be considered a
permitted essential service.
D. Additional permitted essential services in the agricultural and estate zoned districts. In the agricultural
and estate zoned districts, in addition to the essential services identified above in section 2.01.03 A.,
the following governmental services and facilities shall be considered permitted essential services:
nonresidential not-for-profit child care, nonresidential education facilities, libraries, museums,
neighborhood parks, and recreational service facilities.
E. Additional permitted essential services in the agricultural zoned district. In the agricultural zoned
district, in addition to the essential services identified above in section 2.01.03 A., safety services, and
other government services, necessary to promote and protect public health, safety and welfare are
permitted essential services, limited to the following: law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical
services.
F. Additional permitted essential services in residentially zoned districts. In residentially zoned districts, in
addition to the essential services identified above in section 2.01.03 A., neighborhood parks shall be
considered a permitted essential service.
G. Conditional uses. The following uses require approval pursuant to section 10.08.00conditional uses:
1. Conditional essential services in every zoning district excluding the RFMU district sending lands,
CON districts, NRPAs, and RLSA designated HSAs and FSAs. In every zoning district, unless
otherwise identified as permitted uses, and excluding RFMU district Sending Lands, CON
districts, and NRPAs, the following uses shall be allowed as conditional uses:
a. Electric or gas generating plants;
b. Effluent tanks;
c. Major re-pump stations sewage treatment plants, including percolation ponds, and water
aeration or treatment plants,
d. Hospitals and hospices;
e. Government facilities, including where not identified as a permitted use in this section,
safety service facilities such as including law enforcement, fire, emergency medical
services; and
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f. Conservation Collier lands which provide for permitted, nondestructive, passive natural
resource based recreational and educational activities, when such sites require major
improvements to accommodate public access and use. These major improvements shall
include, but are not limited to: parking areas of 21 parking spaces or more; nature centers;
equestrian paths; biking trails; canoe and kayak launch sites; public restroom facilities,
greater than 500 square feet; signage beyond that allowed in sections 2.01.03 A.9. and
2.01.03 B.1.e. of this Code and other nondestructive passive recreational activities as
identified by the County Manager or designee. The provisions for Conservation Collier
lands in this Code do not affect the underlying zoning districts or land use designations in
any district where Conservation Collier lands are established, such that no expansion or
diminution of the various zoning district conditional uses is intended or implied by these
provisions, except as stated above for major improvements. Oil and gas field development
and production as defined and regulated in this Code remains a conditional use on or
beneath Conservation Collier lands established in zoning districts providing for oil and gas
field development and production as a conditional use, subject to subsection 2.03.09
B.1.c.i.
2. Conditional essential services in RFMU sending lands, NRPAs, CON districts, and RLSA designated
HSAs and FSAs. Within RFMU District Sending Lands, NRPAs, CON districts, and the RFLA
designated HSAs and FSAs subject to the limitations set forth in LDC section 4.08.05 H.3, the
following additional essential services are allowed as conditional uses:
a. Sewer lines and lift stations necessary to serve a publicly owned or privately owned central
sewer system providing service to urban areas; or the Rural Transition Water and Sewer
District, as delineated on the Urban-Rural Fringe Transition Zone Overlay Map in the Future
Land Use Element of the GMP, when not located within already cleared portions of existing
rights-of-way or easements;
b. Safety Services limited to law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services; and
c. Oil and gas field development and production, as defined and regulated in this Code,
remains a conditional use on or beneath Conservation Collier lands established in the CON
zoning district subject to subsection 2.03.09 B.1.c.i.
3. Additional conditional uses in residential, and estate zoned districts, and in RFMU receiving and
neutral lands. In residential, agricultural, and estate zoned districts and in RFMU Receiving and
neutral lands, in addition to those essential services identified as conditional uses in section
2.01.03 G.1. above, the following essential services shall also be allowed as conditional uses:
a. Regional parks and community parks;
b. Public parks and public library facilities;
c. Safety service facilities;
d. Other similar facilities, except as otherwise specified herein.
4. Additional conditional uses in the RFMU sending lands and CON districts. The following essential
services shall be allowed as conditional uses:
a. Communications towers, subject to all applicable provisions of LDC section 5.05.09.
5. Conditional uses that include the installation of structures:
a. Where structures are involved other than structures supporting lines or cables, such
structures shall comply with the regulations for the district in which they are located, or as
may be required on an approved site development plan under section 10.02.03. In
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addition, the structures shall conform insofar as possible to the character of the district in
which they are located as to development standards, as well as architecture and
landscaping, with utilization of screening and buffering to ensure compatible with the
surrounding and nearby existing and future uses.
b. Within the RFMU district sending lands, NRPAs, Conservation Districts, and the RLSA HSAs
and FSAs, structures supporting the conditional use shall be located so as to minimize any
impacts on native vegetation and on wildlife and wildlife habitat.
c. Essential services shall not be deemed to include the erection of structures for commercial
activities such as sales or the collection of bills in districts from which such activities would
otherwise be barred. Unstaffed billing services, which are accessory uses to the normal
operations of the essential service, may be permitted.
(Ord. No. 04-72, § 3.C; Ord. No. 06-07, § 3.D; Ord. No. 08-11, § 3.B; Ord. No. 12-25, § 3; Ord. No. 19-08, § 3.A)
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Conservation Collier Program
Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve
Interim Management Plan
Prepared By:
Collier County: Parks and Recreation Division
Conservation Collier Program
3300 Santa Barbara Blvd., Naples, FL 34116
Approved by
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
on January 28, 2020
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Table of Contents
1.0 Purpose and Scope of the Interim Management Plan ............................................................................ 3
2.0 Management Authority and Responsibilities ......................................................................................... 4
3.0 Site Description ....................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Location and Site Description ............................................................................................................. 4
3.2 Signage ................................................................................................................................................ 4
3.3 Easements, Concessions or Leases ..................................................................................................... 5
3.4 Structures ........................................................................................................................................... 5
3.5 Surrounding and Adjacent Land Uses ................................................................................................ 5
4.0 Interim Management Objectives ........................................................................................................... 5
4.1 Natural Resource Protection .............................................................................................................. 5
4.2 Site Security ........................................................................................................................................ 7
4.3 Exotic Vegetation Removal and Maintenance Plan ............................................................................ 7
4.4 Debris Removal ................................................................................................................................... 8
4.5 Cultural, Historical and Archeological Resource Protection ............................................................... 8
4.6 Listed Species Protection .................................................................................................................... 8
4.7 Public Access ....................................................................................................................................... 9
4.8 Site Monitoring and Long-Term Management Plan ........................................................................... 9
4.9 Partnerships ........................................................................................................................................ 9
5.0 Exhibits .............................................................................................................................................. 10
EXHIBIT 1: Location ............................................................................................................................ 10
EXHIBIT 2: 2009 Aerial Map ............................................................................................................... 11
EXHIBIT 3: Estimated Cost Table ........................................................................................................ 11
EXHIBIT 4: Estimated Implementation Time Line .............................................................................. 12
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1.0 Purpose and Scope of the Interim Management Plan
The Robert H. Gore III Preserve (Gore Preserve), composed of 5 parcels totaling 171.2 acres,
was acquired by the Collier County Conservation Collier Program on November 19, 2018 and
will be managed for the conservation, protection, and enhancement of natural resource and for
public outdoor recreation that will be compatible with the conservation, protection and
enhancement of the site and surrounding lands.
This Interim Management Plan is intended to identify the key management priorities within the
preserve and provide direction for management activities for the next two years. This document
is meant to be the precursor to a Final Management Plan, which will outline more specific aspects
of site management and public use and undergo updating on a 5-year interval. The Final
Management Plan for this preserve is scheduled to be completed July 2021 and will replace this
Interim Management Plan once approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
Key Interim Management Objectives
1. Protect, manage and restore (as appropriate) the native plant communities on site.
Action Plan
1a. Map, treat, monitor, and manage invasive, exotic vegetation.
1b. Assess the need for exotic mulching activities on the perimeter of the property
1c. Assess the need for native vegetation restoration.
1d. Develop a preserve plant list and record notable species observations.
2. Determine necessary actions to provide recreational opportunities within the preserve.
Action Plan
2a. Map, ground truth, and develop Phase I portions of a greater conceptual trail
system within one year of acquisition.
2b. Determine suitability of various public use methods given trail conditions and
adjacent natural resources.
3. Collaborate with Cypress Cove Conservancy 501(c)(3) regarding preserve planning and
outreach/educational materials
Action Plan
3a. Develop and finalize a memorandum of agreement between Collier County
and the non-profit partner group, Cypress Cove Conservancy within one year
from the Cypress Cove Conservancy acquiring the private 10-acre parcel.
3b. Communicate and seek input regarding public use and trail system planning
with the organization.
3c. Collaborate on environmental, educational, and historical outreach information
and signage provided within the preserve.
4. Explore opportunities for grant funding and partnerships
Action Plan
4a. Explore possible exotic vegetation removal funding assistance opportunities
from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) Upland Plant Management Section.
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4b. Explore possible acquisition funding assistance opportunities from the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Florida Communities Trust
Program.
5. Provide opportunities for community stakeholder discussion and feedback for the
preserve’s Final Management Plan
Action Plan
5a. Notify surrounding property owners and other potential stakeholders of the
purchase and meet with interested community members to receive input on
management plan.
5b. Coordinate with local community groups to assist in trail development and
preserve maintenance.
6. Preserve Use Ordinance
Action Plan
6a. The Preserve Use Ordinance No. 2011-38, passed by the Collier County Board
of County Commissioners, will apply to the Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve.
2.0 Management Authority and Responsibilities
The Robert H. Gore III Preserve was officially named in November 2018. The Preserve is included
within the portfolio of properties assigned to the Collier County Conservation Collier Program
within the Collier County Parks and Recreation Division. Conservation Collier Program staff are
responsible for direct management of all preserve lands and will seek to cooperate and form
partnerships with local, state and federal agencies for management assistance and to obtain various
types of grant funding assistance for management activities when possible.
3.0 Site Description
3.1 Location and Site Description
The Gore Preserve is located adjacent to and directly west of Desoto Blvd in Section 33, Township
49S, and Range 28E within the Northern Golden Gate Estates. The properties may be accessed via
38th and 40th Ave SE. The total acreage is 171.2 acres. The property is composed of Pine Flatwood,
Dry Prairie, Mixed Wetland Hardwoods, Inland Ponds and Sloughs and Cypress.
Current parcel folios are as follows:
41500040008
41506600002
41616920009
41506800006
3.2 Signage
Temporary signs identifying the property as a Conservation Collier Preserve have been posted
along DeSoto Blvd. Once the parking area and Phase 1 trailhead have been developed, a formal
preserve name sign will be erected for visitors.
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3.3 Easements, Concessions or Leases
No known easements exist at this time over 38th or 40th Ave SE. There are no concessions or leases
on the parcels or proposed for the future, unless they further conservation objectives, such as a
conservation easement.
3.4 Structures
There are currently no known wells, septic tanks or other type of structures on the property.
3.5 Surrounding and Adjacent Land Uses
The Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve is located directly west of Desoto Blvd, between 36 Ave SE
and Interstate I-75. The property may be accessed via the planned public access trailhead located
off of 40th Ave SE. Single family homes exist along the northern, western, and eastern boundary
of the preserve as well as adjacent to interior preserve units. The non-profit Cypress Cove
Conservancy purchased an interior ten-acre parcel in the center of the Gore Preserve in June 2019 which
includes Dr. Robert H. Gore’s former residence. The environmental-education based non-profit plans to
repurpose the existing residence for use as an education center for the public and the centerpiece of
environmental programming and nature-based recreational opportunities on the property in the years to
come.
4.0 Interim Management Objectives
4.1 Natural Resource Protection
Existing Vegetation:
Eight types of intact native plant communities have been documented; including Pine Flatwoods,
Cabbage Palm, Inland Ponds and Sloughs, Mixed Wetland Hardwoods, and Cypress
Characterization of Plant Communities present:
FLUCCS Ground cover Midstory Canopy
411 – pine flatwoods grasses, palmetto
St. John’s-wort primrose
willow
twinflower
bachelor button
beautyberry
meadow beauty
goldenrod
musky mint
tickseed
wax myrtle
bay
saltbush
myrsine
shining sumac
slash pine
428 – cabbage palm grasses, ferns and forbs,
poison ivy
vines, wild coffee, dog
fennel
cabbage palm cabbage palm, slash
pine
616 - inland ponds and
sloughs
Swamp fern,
maidencane, pickerel
weed, sagittaria
hog plum, rag weed, salt
bush
pond apple, cypress, pop
ash
617- mixed wetland
hardwoods
Swamp fern, frog-
fruit,blue porterweed
Dog fennel, beauty
berry, myrsine
Red maple, pop ash, red
bay, laurel oak
621- cypress swamp fern, chain fern,
smilax
cabbage palm, salt
brush, stiff dogwood
cypress, cabbage palm,
red bay
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Unique Natural Features:
The site contains five observed native plant communities and outstanding examples of native
cypress communities. The Gore Preserve is atop a well-field protection zone and contributes to
both the Surficial and Lower Tamiami Aquifers.
Listed Plant Species
Listed plant species found on site include stiff-leaved wild pine (Tillandsia fasciculata), giant
airplant (Tillandsia utriculata) and reflexed wild pine (Tillandsia balbisiana).
Common Name Scientific Name Protection Status
FDACS
Royal fern Osmunda regalis Commercially Exploited
Stiff-leaved wild-pine,
Cardinal airplant Tillandsia fasciculata Endangered
Reflexed wild-pine,
Northern needleleaf Tillandsia balbisiana Threatened
Giant airplant Tillandsia utriculata Endangered
Giant sword fern Nephrolepsis biserrata Threatened
T: threatened, E: endangered C: commercially exploited
Wildlife Species Observed on Site:
Animal Common Name Scientific Name Protection Status
BIRDS mourning dove
Zenaida macroura
turkey vulture Cathartes aura
red-shouldered hawk Buteo lineatus
black vulture Coragyps atratus
wild turkey Meleagris gallopavo
common ground-dove Columbina passerina
red-bellied woodpecker Melanerpes carolinus
downy woodpecker Picoides pubescens
blue jay Cyanocitta cristata
white-eyed vireo Vireo griseus
Northern cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis
great-crested flycatcher Myiarchus crinitus
blue-grey gnatcatcher Polioptila caerulea
swallow-tailed kite Elanoides forficatus
pileated woodpecker Dryocopus pileatus
house wren Troglodytes aedon
Caroline wren Thryothorus ludovicianus
little blue heron Egretta caerulea State-Threatened
great blue heron Ardea herodias
great egret Ardea alba
MAMMALS white-tailed deer Odocoileus virginianus
Florida black bear Ursus americanus
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Florida panther Puma concolor coryi Federally-Endangered
Eastern spotted skunk Spilogale putorius
raccoon Procyon lotor
Virginia opossum Didelphis virginiana
nine-banded armadillo Dasypus novemcinctus
hispid cotton rat Sigmodon hispidus
grey squirrel Sciurus carolinensis
REPTILES
Cottonmouth/ Water Moccasin
Agkistrodon piscivorous conanti
Crayfish Order Decapoda
brown anole Anolis sagrei
green anole Anolis carolinensis *Exotic
INSECTS queen butterfly
Danaus gilippus
zebra longwing
Heliconius charithonia
monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
gulf fritillary
Agraulis vanillae
green darner
Anax junius
Eastern pondhawk
Erythemis simplicicollis
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4.2 Site Security
The Gore Preserve provides important wildlife corridor linkages with surrounding conservation
lands, therefore fencing that would impede wildlife movements through the preserve and
throughout the greater area would not be desirable. Due to the remote location of the preserve,
illegal dumping along the roadways is a potential concern. Preserve boundaries will be monitored
to limit illegal dumping and off-road vehicle trespass. All future public access trail planning will
consider opportunities to limit unwanted off-road vehicle trespass.
4.3 Exotic Vegetation Removal and Maintenance Plan
Exotic invasive plants present include Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius), earleaf acacia
(Acacia auriculiformis), ceasar’s weed (Urena lobata), citrus (Citus spp.), air potato (Dioscorea
builbifera), lantana (Lantana camera), old world climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum),
Japanese climbing fern (Lygodium japonicum), arrowhead (Syngonium podophyllum), and
balsam apple (Momordica charantia).
The initial cost of exotic removal would be substantial due to the amount present and density of
the vegetation. Based on cost estimates provided by a contractor who routinely contracts with the
County for exotic removal, costs for the level of infestation observed would be about $80,000 -
$150,000 to treat exotics with herbicide in place and to mow along the proposed hiking trails. It
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would cost approximately $50,000 to mechanically mow the Brazilian pepper along the roadside
edges of the preserve boundary in selected locations to improve aesthetics and facilitate greater
access for land management activities. Costs for follow-up maintenance done an a bi-annual or
annual would remain similar for 1-4 years until the seed bank has been depleted and the
management units can transition into a maintenance treatment rotation schedule.
Staff may apply for federal and state funding assistance to assist in the costs of invasive, exotic
plant removal in areas of the preserve.
The Conservation Collier Program staff will hire contractors to treat the exotic vegetation on the
site. Staff will seek assistance from the surrounding community for potential volunteers to
supplement contracted exotic maintenance.
4.4 Debris Removal
Staff will monitor the preserve boundaries for signs of illegal dumping and erect educational
signage and work collaboratively with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) to address
repeat offenses. Currently, there is no indication of debris removal needs within the preserve
boundary. Staff will utilize volunteers and contractors to address debris removal issues as they
arise.
4.5 Cultural, Historical and Archeological Resource Protection
The Gore Preserve is not within an area of historical and archaeological probability, and no
historical or archaeological sites appear to be present on the property. While conducting pre-
acquisition site visits, staff were made aware of the presence of several “pointer trees” throughout
the property that may have indigenous cultural origins. The County will notify the Division of
Historical Resources immediately if evidence is found to suggest any archaeological or historic
resources are discovered. If such resources are identified on-site, staff shall cordon off the area,
and a professional survey and assessment shall be instituted. The archaeologist shall prepare a
report outlining results of the assessments and issue recommendations to County staff about
management of any sites discovered, per provisions of the Land Development Code Section 2.2.25.
This report shall be sent to the Division of Historical Resources. The County shall cooperate fully
with direction from the Division of Historical Resources on the protection and management of
archaeological and historical resources. The management of these resources will comply with the
provisions of Chapter 267, Florida Statutes, specifically Sections 267.061 2 (a) and (b).
4.6 Listed Species Protection
Staff will evaluate needs for protection if any listed wildlife species are found on the property. The
locations where listed species are routinely observed will be identified using a global positioning
system (GPS) device and mapped to allow staff to monitor them. Staff will also utilize passive
monitoring techniques of preserve usage by listed species to document occurrence.
Care will be taken when exotic removal treatment occurs to avoid areas with listed plants and to
avoid non-target damage with herbicides. Wildlife surveys will be carried out ahead of any major
site remediations to determine possible impacts to listed or nesting species.
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4.7 Public Access
Given the extent of the current Brazilian pepper infestation within the preserve, public access via
special request will be difficult to grant until the initial phase of hiking trails are in place. A
conceptual hiking trail plan is underway for the preserve and will by established through
development of a Final Management Plan. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements
and safety concerns will need to be met before the site can officially be open to the public. No
public hunting is allowed within the Gore Preserve due to the limited acreage and proximity of
adjacent homesites.
4.8 Site Monitoring and Long-Term Management Plan
Monitoring of the site shall consist of invasive exotic vegetation re-treatment and listed-species
population surveying. While fire dependent communities exist within the preserve, prescribed
fire will be not be utilized as an initial management tool for the preserve due to the proximity of
adjacent homesites and historic fire suppression in the surrounding area that has greatly elevated
fuel levels. Collier County shall be responsible for property maintenance with tasks contracted
out as deemed necessary and management partnerships sought with the surrounding community.
The site will be monitored for exotic vegetation re-growth semi-annually for two years following
initial treatment. After two years, exotic vegetation will be monitored on a yearly basis.
4.9 Partnerships
Staff will seek out partnership opportunities for conservation, protection, education, and funding
opportunities. Staff will explore possible land management funding assistance programs for the
preserve. These may include but are not limited to grants offered by the USFWS South Florida
Coastal Ecosystems Program, USFWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program (Conservation
Collier Cooperative Agreement Modification would be required), the U.S. Department of
Agriculture and/or FWC Upland Weed Management Working Group Funding.
Conservation Collier Program staff will continue to build a strong partnership with members of
the non-profit Cypress Cover Conservancy to enhance environmental education program offerings
and awareness of this up and coming resource for the residents and visitors of Collier County.
Staff will also coordinate with the Collier County Scouts BSA and Girl Scouts of the USA for
possible trail enhancement projects.
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5.0 Exhibits
EXHIBIT 1: Location
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EXHIBIT 2: 2009 Aerial Map
EXHIBIT 3: Estimated Cost Table
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Management Element Initial Cost Annual
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Costs
Comments
Exotics Control $150,000 $75,000 Recurring costs are high due to the dense
areas of Brazilian pepper
Trash and Debris
Removal
$10,000 + n/a Estimate Only. Based on quote for debris
removal at Railhead Scrub Preserve
Total $160,000 + $75,000
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN COLLIER COUNTY
AND
CYPRESS COVE LANDKEEPERS, INC.
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is entered into this CO day of
2020 between COLLIER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the
State of Florida ("COUNTY") and CYPRESS COVE LANDKEEPERS, INC. (''CYPRESS
COVE").
Recitals
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2018 COUNTY acquired the properties identified on
Exhibit "A' from The Robert H. Gore III Inter Vivos Trust. dated July 25, 1986, for public
use in COUNTY's Conservation Collier Program (COUNTY's PROPERTY or DR.
ROBERT H. GORE Ill PRESERVE); and
WHEREAS, on January 28, 2020the County approved the Interim Management
Plan for the DR. ROBERT H. GORE Ill PRESERVE: and
WHEREAS, June 7. 2019 CYPRESS COVE acquired the properties identified on
Exhibit 'B" from The Robert H. Gore III Inter Vivos Trust, dated July 25. 1986 for public
use as nature center ("CYPRESS COVE's PROPERTY" OR ''NATURE CENTER"); and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and the CYPRESS COVE wish to provide for
coordination and cooperation of environmental, educational. and historical outreach
information and signage on the properties for the benefit of the citizens of Collier County
and others that may visit the properties.
NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows:
1. Authority.
This MOU is entered into pursuant to Conservation Collier Ordinance No. 07-65,
as amended (Section 4, Paragraph 12) and the Action Plan set forth in COUNTY's
Interim Management Plan.
2. Duration.
This MOU shall remain in effect until it is terminated in writing by either party
upon 30 days written notice to the other party.
3. Effect of Recitals.
The recitals set forth above are adopted as findings of fact and incorporated into
this MOU.
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4. COUNTY PROPERTY — DR. ROBERT H. GORE III PRESERVE.
A. The County agrees to use the DR. ROBERT H. GORE III PRESERVE in
accordance with the Interim Management Plan, as it may be amended or
become a Final Management Plan. as amended ('Management Plan").
B. As with all Conservation Collier Property, the Preserve Management
Ordinance No. 11-38, as it may be amended or otherwise modified or
replaced applies at the DR. ROBERT H. GORE III PRESERVE.
C. No pets will be permitted in on the COUNTY's Property unless the
Management Plan indicates that pets are allowed.
D. COUNTY will install a lime-rock parking area on COUNTY's Property. The
need for parking spaces and the number of spaces will be determined by
COUNTY and is initially expected to be 5-6 parking spaces.
E. Events that are to occur at the DR. ROBERT H. GORE III PRESERVE after
dusk will be coordinated with CYPRESS COVE.
F. CYPRESS COVE employees and volunteers providing services on
COUNTY's Property pursuant to this MOU are not considered agents or
employees of COUNTY.
G. The Interim Management Plan does not allow hunting on COUNTY's property
due to the limited acreage and proximity of adjacent homesites. "No hunting"
signs will be installed on COUNTY's Property. Signs prohibiting trespass,
litter, firearms. all-terrain vehicles and poaching will also be installed on
COUNTY's Property.
H. Signs on COUNTY's Property will be coordinated with CYPRESS COVE such
that signs on COUNTY's Property and signs on CYPRESS COVE s Property
are consistent in content. CYPRESS COVE and COUNTY will send each
other signage for review that includes mention of each other. Use of each
party's logo on signage shall be approved in advance.
5. CYPRESS COVE's PROPERTY — NATURE CENTER
A. In the event the NATURE CENTER and/or CYPRESS COVE property is open
after dusk, CYPRESS COVE will notify the COUNTY. The intent is for
evening events to be limited to reduce traffic for safety of wildlife after dusk.
B. Gate located to 40th Avenue SE will be locked when the NATURE CENTER is
not open.
C. CYPRESS COVE will cooperate with COUNTY regarding any well installation
COUNTY decides to pursue.
D. Signs on CYPRESS COVE's Property will be coordinated with COUNTY such
that signs on CYPRESS COVE's Property and signs on COUNTY's Property
are consistent in content and appearance.
E. CYPRESS COVE will coordinate its grand opening celebration with COUNTY.
F. CYPRESS COVE's use of the COUNTY's trails is limited to open hours.
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6. Indemnification.
Each party to this MOU agrees to be responsible for the liabilities arising out of
their own conduct and the conduct of their officers, employees and agents with
COUNTY's indemnification subject to Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.
7. Notice.
Any notice sent pursuant to this Memorandum of Understanding shall be
sufficient if sent by regular U.S. Mail to the following addresses:
A. COLLIER COUNTY: CONSERVATION COLLIER COORDINATOR
Golden Gate Community Park
3300 Santa Barbara Blvd.
Naples, FL 34116
ConservationColliercolliercountyfl.qov
239-252-2961
B. CYPRESS COVE: CYPRESS COVE LANDKEEPERS, INC.
Attention: Current President
Mailing Address:
PO Box 110308
NAPLES. FL 34108
239)-308-0281
info cni wildnaples.corn
8. Amendment.
Any amendment to this MOU or its exhibits shall be in writing and shall not be
effective until executed by both parties.
9. Assignment.
In light of the scope and rationale for this MOU. neither party may assign,
transfer, or sell any of the rights set forth in this MOU, or associated with this
MOU. without the express written consent of the other party.
10. Relationship of the Parties.
No employee of either party shall be deemed an employee of the other party.
Nothing in this MOU shall be construed to create an agency relationship,
partnership, association, or joint venture between the parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this MOU as of the date set forth
above.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
B` . ByC3Aa
MT, LERK BURT L. SAUNDERS, CHAIRMANAttest * u•
eigI tt e only.
Approved as to form and legality:
Jen fifer A. Belpedio 0517 J
Assistant County Attorney
CYPRESS COVE LANDKEEPERS, INC.
By:
Shane Duff
PRESIDENT
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Date
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EXHIBIT "A"
COUNTY'S PROPERTY — DR. ROBERT H. GORE III PRESERVE
Physical Address: 4055 40th Ave SE, Naples. FL 34117
1. PORTION OF GOLDEN GATE EST UNIT 91, GOLDEN GATE EST UNIT 91A.
GOLDEN GATE EST UNIT 92, AND GOLDEN GATE EST UNIT 92A AS DESC
IN OR 5573 PG 688. AND GOLDEN GATE EST UNIT 91 N 150FT OF TR 76.
LESS GOLDEN GATE EST UNIT 92 TR 84, LESS GOLDEN GATE EST UNIT
92 W 180FT OF TR 86. LESS GOLDEN GATE EST UNIT 91 , N 150FT OF TR
74 GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, PLAT BOOK 5, PAGES 30-31 OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA.
TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 41500040008 (160.46 acres)
2. GOLDEN GATE EST UNIT 91 N 150FT OF TR 74. GOLDEN GATE ESTATES,
PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 30 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF COLLIER COUNTY.
FLORIDA. TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 41506600002 (2.34 acres)
3. GOLDEN GATE EST UNIT 92 TR 84. GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, PLAT BOOK
5, PAGE 31 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA.
TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 41616920009 (5.68 acres)
4. GOLDEN GATE EST UNIT 92 W 180FT OF TR 86 OR 1836 PG 276. GOLDEN
GATE ESTATES. PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 30 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
COLLIER COUNTY. FLORIDA. TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 41617120002
2.73 acres)
APPROXIMATELY 171.2 ACRES COMBINED
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EXHIBIT "B"
CYPRESS COVE's PROPERTY — NATURE CENTER
Physical Address: 4261 40th Ave. SE, Naples. FL 34117
ALL OF TRACT 15 and TRACT 18, UNIT 91. GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, PLAT
BOOK 5. PAGE 30 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF COLLIER COUNTY.
FLORIDA.
TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 41501440005 (10.00 acres)
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