Agenda 09/14/2021 Item #16A47 (Resolution - Submittal of Beautification Grant application to FDOT for Lee/Collier County Line)09/14/2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the submittal of a Beautification Grant application to the Florida
Department of Transportation for a project in which Collier County will be reimbursed, up to
$100,000, for median irrigation and landscaping improvements on State Road US 41 North
(Lee/Collier County Line to Vanderbilt Beach Road).
OBJECTIVE: To provide median irrigation and landscaping improvements to a portion of State Road
U.S. 41 North (Lee/Collier County Line to Vanderbilt Beach Road) with funding assistance from a
Florida Highway Beautification Council (FHBC) grant and to provide maintenance activity in accordance
with the terms of the Agreement.
CONSIDERATIONS: If awarded the grant would provide for the improvements on State Road U.S. 41
North (Road ID: 03010000, Mile Post 0.000 to Mile Post 4.553) between Lee/Collier County Line to
Vanderbilt Beach Road, at an installation cost of approximately $100,375.63 based on our landscape
architect's opinion of cost.
The Florida Highway Beautification Council grant applicants are to be submitted on October 1, 2021. If
awarded, Collier County’s request for $100,000 will be earmarked by the Florida Department of
Transportation for the Fiscal Year 2022 Florida Highway Beautification Grant program. The grant will
address plant replacements, sightline, and setback improvements.
Project Milestones Dates
Board Approval of Grant Application September 14, 2021
FDOT Florida Highway
Beautification Application Due
October 1, 2021, 5:00 pm
FDOT Selection Letter of Acceptance Approximately December 2021
BCC Acceptance of Grant Award January 2022
Final Completion of Plans; FDOT
Approval/BCC Approval of Grant and
Attachments
October 2022
Project Completion April 2023
The Florida Highway Beautification Council grant applicants are to be submitted on October 1, 2021. If
awarded, Collier County’s request for $100,000 will be earmarked by the Florida Department of
Transportation Beautification Grants for the Fiscal Year 2022. Applicants may submit an unlimited
number of grant applications, for any number of project sites. Each grant will be limited to a maximum of
10% of the total Florida Department of Transportation’s beautification grants budget or not to exceed
$100,000. The grant will address plant replacements, sightline, and setback improvements. A Resolution
is required to be presented with the application. Approval of this item will also authorize the Chairman to
execute the required Resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT: If awarded, grant funds, in the amount of $100,000.00, would be appropriated in
Grant Fund (711). Funding for the local match, estimated at $382,277.01 consisting of in house design,
the balance of installation costs and ongoing maintenance costs, is available in Landscape Capital Fund
(112), Operating Project (31112).
As an existing roadway segment, US 41 North (Lee/Collier County Line to Vanderbilt Beach Road), the
annual maintenance has been included in the FY22 budget within Landscape Capital Fund (112),
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Operating Project (31112). Source of funds will be Unincorporated General Fund.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Impact associated with this
Executive Summary.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved for form and legality and requires a majority vote
for Board action. - JAB
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approves the submittal of a Beautification Grant application to
the Florida Department of Transportation for a project in which Collier County will be reimbursed, up to
$100,000, for median irrigation and landscaping improvements on State Road US 41 North (Lee/Collier
County Line to Vanderbilt Beach Road).
Prepared by: Pamela Lulich, PLA, CPM, Landscape Operations Manager, Road Maintenance Division.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Grant Application (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.A.47
Doc ID: 17578
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the submittal of a Beautification Grant application
to the Florida Department of Transportation for a project in which Collier County will be re imbursed, up
to $100,000, for median irrigation and landscaping improvements on State Road US 41 North
(Lee/Collier County Line to Vanderbilt Beach Road).
Meeting Date: 09/14/2021
Prepared by:
Title: Manager - Landscape Operations – Growth Management Department
Name: Pamela Lulich
07/26/2021 10:25 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager - Planning – Growth Management Department
Name: Trinity Scott
07/26/2021 10:25 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management Gerald Kurtz Additional Reviewer Completed 07/26/2021 5:00 PM
Growth Management Department Lissett DeLaRosa Growth Management Department Completed 07/29/2021 8:54 AM
Growth Management Department Lisa Abatemarco Additional Reviewer Completed 08/16/2021 1:34 PM
Growth Management Operations Support Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer Completed 08/17/2021 11:13 AM
Growth Management Department Gene Shue Additional Reviewer Completed 08/17/2021 12:07 PM
Growth Management Department James C French Growth Management Skipped 07/28/2021 5:20 PM
County Attorney's Office Jennifer Belpedio Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 08/17/2021 4:22 PM
Grants Valerie Fleming Level 2 Grants Review Completed 08/18/2021 2:25 PM
Growth Management Department Trinity Scott Transportation Completed 08/24/2021 8:54 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 08/24/2021 10:33 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 08/24/2021 1:53 PM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 08/31/2021 1:59 PM
Office of Management and Budget Susan Usher Additional Reviewer Completed 09/01/2021 10:30 AM
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 09/01/2021 10:35 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 09/14/2021 9:00 AM
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Rule 14-40.020 F.A.C. STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEAUTIFICATION GRANT APPLICATION
Part I
650-050-10
PRODUCTION SUPPORT
07/18
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Statutory requirements for the Beautification Grant Program are found in Section 339.2405, Florida
Statutes. Within Rule Chapter 14-40, Florida Administrative Code, are sections dealing with the grant application process, grant award
process, and funding, construction, and maintenance of beautification projects. These doc uments can be reviewed on the FDOT
website, http://www.fdot.gov/designsupport/highwaybeautification/.
When a decision is made to apply for a Beautification Grant, please immediately notify the District Grant Coordinator. A directory of
Grant Coordinators is posted on the program website. The Grant Coordinator will provide guidance, and help ensure that no
Department projects are in conflict with the grant project. Grant applications for landscape projects in conflict with other Department
projects will not be accepted.
SUBMISSION: Please complete all items in this application. A complete grant application includes digital copies of the following:
1) One illustrative plan proposal. The illustrative proposal can include existing site photos, sketches or renderings, and
any narrative and labels to accurately describe the project. The plan must be legible when printed at 11”x17” size. Only one
page will be accepted.
2)Form 650-050-10, Application Form, Part I
3) Form 650-050-10, Application Form, Part II (Submit a pdf of the excel document)
4)A copy of the signed resolution
5)Letter of Authorization from the Department
6) Optional letters of support
To be eligible for a grant, digital copies of the above 6 items are to be submitted online by October 1, 5pm EST. (If October 1 falls on
a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be the next following business day.) Late or incomplete applications, or any addendums or
changes will not be accepted.
Grant applicants should contact the District Grant Coordinator at least one week prior to the deadline to gain access to the online
system that will accept the online submission of applications.
DIGITAL FILE ORGANIZATION: Include only the 6 files listed above in the online submission. If multiple pages are to be included,
package the files together into one file. For instance, if multiple letters of support are to be submitted, scan and bundle a ll of the
letters into one .pdf file. There is a 250 MB maximum file size allowed for each attachment. Clearly mark the files using the following
naming methodology: 0_Submission Name_Grant Applicant_Year
Example:
1_GraphicProposal_Florida City_2017 4_Resolution_FloridaCity_2017
2_ApplicationFormPt1_Florida City_ 2017 5_LetterofAuthorization_FloridaCity_2017
3_ApplicationFormPt2_FloridaCity_2017 6_LettersofSupport_FloridaCity_2017
ATTRIBUTES: Grant Reviewers will evaluate the proposed beautification project on the following attributes: Aesthetic Value, Cost
Effectiveness, Feasibility of Installation and Maintenance, Compliance with State and Federal Regulations, Litter Prevention, Level of
Local Support, Context Appropriateness, Low Maintenance & High Impact, Appropriate Plant Palette, and other factors.
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Applicant Name (Local Government Entity as defined in Section 11.45, F.S. or a local beautification council as established in
accordance with Section 339.2405(9), F.S.): Collier County Board of County Commissioners
Contact Name: Pamela Lulich Position or Title:Landscape Operations Manager
Street Address: 2885 Horseshoe Drive South City:Naples Zip:FL
Phone #: 239-252-8924 Contact’s Email: Pamela.Lulich@Colliercountyfl.gov
This application is for a grant in current fiscal year:Yes REDI Community (Yes/No):No
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Florida Department of Transportation
RON DESANTIS
GOVERNOR 801 N. Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
KEVIN J. THIBAULT, P.E.
SECRETARY
www.fdot.gov
Date: August 16, 2021
Pamela J. Lulich, PLA, CPM
Landscape Operations Manager
2885 Horseshoe Drive South, Naples Florida 34104
Dear Ms. Lulich,
Collier County has requested authorization from the Department to proceed with a Beautification Grant
Application for the year of 2022 for the proposed landscape improvements for Roadway ID 03010000
State Road No. 45 ; US 41 from Mile Post (MP) 0.000 (Lee County Line); to 4.553 (Vanderbilt Beach
Rd. (CR 846).
Upon examination of District One’s five-year Work Plan we have found no proposed FDOT projects,
roadway or landscape, that will conflict with the proposed beautification project.
This Letter of Authorization allows Collier County to proceed with their Beautification Grant submittal
for the year of 2022. Please retain a copy for your records. A copy of this letter will be required to be
submitted with your grant application.
Sincerely,
Darryl Richard, RLA
District One Beautification Grant Coordinator
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