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Agenda 09/14/2021 Item #16A49 (Submittal of a Beautification Grant Application w/a formal JPA to FDOT for State Route 84 Davis Blvd)09/14/2021 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve the submittal of a Beautification Grant application reimbursable up to $100,000 and a formal JPA (Joint Participation Agreement) letter requesting funding in the amount of $865,000 to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for median irrigation and landscaping improvements on State Road 84 Davis Boulevard (Santa Barbara Boulevard to Collier Boulevard, 2.5 mile) project. OBJECTIVE: To provide median irrigation and landscaping improvements to a portion of State Road Davis Boulevard (Santa Barbara Boulevard to Collier Boulevard) with funding assistance from a Florida Highway Beautification Council (FHBC) grant and through a formal letter to FDOT requesting JPA funding for the full installation. Collier County will provide maintenance activity in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. CONSIDERATIONS: On July 13, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) authorized the County Manager or his designee to collaborate with the Naples Botanical Garden Inc., regarding the installation of landscaping materials on Davis Boulevard (SR 84) from Santa Barbara to Collier Boulevard and directed the County Manager or his designee to apply for construction grant funding opportunities with FDOT. The Florida Highway Beautification Grant program limits each grant to a maximum of 10% of the total Department's beautification grants budget or $100,000 per project. 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. A Resolution is required to be presented with the application. Approval of this item will also authorize the Chairman to execute the required Resolution. 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 Another opportunity to for funding is for the County Manager will submit a formal letter to FDOT requesting $865,000 for the 2.5 miles project and a timeframe for installation. This type of request is not limited to a specific dollar amount and would provide sufficient funding to complete the full length of the project. If awarded, a joint participation agreement (JPA) would be required, and the grant would provide for the improvements on State Road 84 Davis Boulevard (Mile Post 4.005 to Mile Post 6.464) between Santa Barbara Boulevard to Collier Boulevard, at an installation cost of approximately $865,000 (See Attachment). FISCAL IMPACT: If awarded, grant funds, in the amount of $100,000 and $865,000 would be appropriated in Grant Fund (711) for the Highway Beautification Grant for the JPA Grant respectively. 16.A.49 Packet Pg. 1200 09/14/2021 Matching funds, estimated at $252,650 consisting of in-house design, the balance of installation costs and ongoing maintenance costs, is available in Landscape Capital Fund (112), Operating Project (31112). Utilizing the current annual maintenance cost per mile of $73,620 the estimated annual maintenance cost of this 2.5 mile segment is $184,050. It is anticipated that the cost per mile for maintenance of this section will be lower than the average. Should the Board be awarded and accept grant funds for the landscape installation maintenance funding would be budgeted annually within Landscape Capital Fund (112), Operating Project 31112. 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 approve the submittal of a Beautification Grant application reimbursable up to $100,000 and a formal JPA (Joint Participation Agreement) letter requesting funding in the amount of $865,000 to the Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) for median irrigation and landscaping improvements on State Road 84 Davis Boulevard (Santa Barbara Boulevard to Collier Boulevard, 2.5 mile) project. Prepared By: Pamela Lulich, PLA, Landscape Operations Manager, Road Maintenance Division ATTACHMENT(S) 1. CM Letter (PDF) 2. [Linked] Davis Boulevard Grant Application_CAO (PDF) 16.A.49 Packet Pg. 1201 09/14/2021 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.A.49 Doc ID: 17667 Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the submittal of a Beautification Grant application reimbursable up to $100,000 and a formal Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) letter requesting funding in the amount of $865,000 to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for median irrigation and landscaping improvements on State Road 84 Davis Boulevard (Santa Barbara Boulevard to Collier Boulevard, 2.5 mile) project. Meeting Date: 09/14/2021 Prepared by: Title: Manager - Landscape Operations – Growth Management Department Name: Pamela Lulich 08/04/2021 3:55 PM Submitted by: Title: Manager - Planning – Growth Management Department Name: Trinity Scott 08/04/2021 3:55 PM Approved By: Review: Growth Management Department Lissett DeLaRosa Growth Management Department Completed 08/05/2021 1:39 PM Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management Gloria Herrera Additional Reviewer Completed 08/09/2021 8:30 AM Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management Gerald Kurtz Additional Reviewer Completed 08/11/2021 3:22 PM Growth Management Department Lisa Abatemarco Additional Reviewer Completed 08/16/2021 1:36 PM Growth Management Operations Support Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer Completed 08/18/2021 9:13 AM Growth Management Department Gene Shue Additional Reviewer Completed 08/18/2021 9:41 AM Growth Management Department Trinity Scott Transportation Completed 08/18/2021 11:23 AM Grants Valerie Fleming Level 2 Grants Review Completed 08/18/2021 2:43 PM County Attorney's Office Jennifer Belpedio Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 08/19/2021 8:27 AM Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 08/19/2021 8:42 AM County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 08/19/2021 4:44 PM Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 08/20/2021 2:49 PM Office of Management and Budget Susan Usher Additional Reviewer Completed 08/30/2021 8:55 AM County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 09/01/2021 4:47 PM Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 09/14/2021 9:00 AM 16.A.49 Packet Pg. 1202 16.A.49.aPacket Pg. 1203Attachment: CM Letter (17667 : Beautification Grant application and JPA request for Davis Blvd (Santa Barbara to Collier Boulevard)) o Nv E a a E 6zo E a N (a ) O ° _0 ~ a= \ N = i m� � aas iU) ..r� Np > a C o aa) LA +� CO PE O N U TVS C L LL W V If rn C O ,,^^ '^ VJ CD VJ E O (0 O , O O a) O O L C C: � c O O O O C CD C (0 CD C 0 E5 E = U J � a E o E o 76 m g a a T O It Q.N V) E C N N W � N m N V 0 N W /0 �✓ z z 2 E — E O X axi E a d �+ m oR N � R r+ R m °a v R r) m � z V *-ftm/ m Rule 14-40.020 F.A.C. STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 650-050-,o BEAUTIFICATION GRANT APPLICATION PRODUCTION SUPPORT 07l18 Part I 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 documents can be reviewed on the FDOT website, http://www.fdot.gov/designsupr)ort/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 ects win not oe accepzea. 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 III (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 all 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 2_ApplicationForm Ptl_Florlda City 2017 3_ApplicationForm Pt2_FloridaCity_2017 4_Resolution _FloridaCity_2017 5_LetterofAuthori zati on_FloridaCity_2017 6_LettersofSu p po rt_F lori da City_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, PLA, CPM Position or Title:Landsca e Operations Manager Street Address: 2885 Horseshoe Drive South CIty:Naples Zip:FL Phone #: 239-252-8924 Contact's Email: pamela.IulichCa)colliercountyfl.gov This application is for a grant in current fiscal year:2022 REDI Community (Yes/No):No OV3 PROJECT SUMMARY: County: Collier City: Naples U.S./S.R.#: 84 Local Name: Davis Boulevard Length of Project: 2.5 Miles (Miles or Feet) From: Milepost 4.005 (Santa Barbara Blvd. (Must indicate mileposts and visible landmarks, i.e. intersections) To: Milepost 6.464 (C.R. 951/Collier Blvd.) (Must indicate mileposts and visible landmarks, i.e. intersections) GRANT SUMMARY (See Form 650-050-10, Part II): Amount requested: $100,000 Applicant's match: $252,650 Estimated Total Project Cost: $865,001.25 APPLICANT ASSURANCES: The person preparing this Application should initial each of the following to indicate that the Application is complete. ® All existing agreements between applicant and Department are in good standing. ® Resolution: The applicant's governing body (local government entity, as defined in Section 11.45, F.S.) must have passed a resolution or resolutions approving the grant application and authorizing the individual who signs the grant application for the applicant to execute agreements and documents associated with the grant and maintenance of the landscape project. A copy of such resolution or resolutions must be included with the application. ® Applicant has reviewed the State of Florida Beautification Grant Standard Agreement, form 650-050-010, part 3, language. ® The Application is complete as listed on page one of this form. ® The Project will meet all the Department of Transportation requirements pursuant to Rule 14-40.003. PREVIOUS GRANTS: Describe the locations and dates of Beautification Grants received in the past ten (10) years. Have the project locations been maintained and cared for? Please describe the status of past projects. Fiscal Year 2021: Davis Boulevard Highway Beautification Grant (US 41 East to Airport Pulline Road►: Davis Boulevard (Airport Pulline Road to Countv Barn Road►: Fiscal Year 2021 Fiscal Year: Collier Boulevard (Jolley Bridge to Capri Boulevard); Collier Boulevard (Capri Boulevard to Shell Island Road ) Fiscal Year 2019 Highway Beautification Grant for US 41 N (Gulf Park Drive to Vanderbilt Beach Road (446964-1-74-01) in Design Phase; Fiscal Year 2019 Highway Beautification Grant for US 41 N (Pine Ridge Road to Gulf Park Drive (446967-1-74-01) in Design Phase; Fiscal Year 2015 Highway Beautification Grant for Collier Blvd (437227-1-74-01); JPA 1-75 at Immokalee Interchange (FM #433809 1 58 01) - 2013 : Protects are maintained through the Collier County Landscape Beautification Master Plan The undersigned hereby certifies that all requirements of the grant program are understood, and that all information provided with this grant application is true and correct, and represents the desires of the local government entity where the project will be installed. 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Broadway Avenue KEVIN J. THIBAULT, P.E. GOVERNOR Bartow, FL 33830 SECRETARY Date: August 6, 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 03001000 State Road No. 84 (Davis Blvd.) from Mile Post (MP) 4.005 (Santa Barbara Blvd.); to 6.464 (C.R. 951/Collier Blvd.) 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 www.fdot.gov RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING ITS CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE A FLORIDA HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION COUNCIL GRANT, LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. WHEREAS, many roadside areas and median strips within Department of Transportation rights of way must be maintained and attractively landscaped; and WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners for Collier County, Florida (the 'Board") beautify and improve various rights of way by landscaping within Collier County; and WHEREAS, the Board wishes to approve and authorize its Chairman to execute a Florida Highway Beautification Council Grant, Landscape Construction, and Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement between Collier County, Florida and the Florida Department of Transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board: Section 1. The Board hereby authorizes its Chairnan to execute a Florida Highway Beautification Grant, Landscape Construction, and Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement between Collier County, Florida and the Florida Department of Transportation. Section 2. The Clerk of Courts is hereby directed to send a copy of this Resolution to the Department of Transportation along with the executed Florida Highway Beautification Grant, Landscape Construction, and Maintenance Memorandum ofAgreement. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, on this the day of ATTEST: CRYSTAL KINZEL, CLERK By: Crystal Kinzel, Clerk Approved as to form and legality: Jennifer A. Belpedio Assistant County Attorney BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA By:,__, Penny Taylor, Chairman GAO July 13, 2021 Darryl Richard, District Landscape Architect (DLA) FDOT, District One 801 North Broadway Avenue Bartow, FL 33830 Mr. Richard, Collier County Growth Management Department -- Road Maintenance Division is requesting authorization from the Department to proceed with a Beautification Grant for the year 2021-2022 for the proposed landscape improvements on Davis Boulevard, The project limits on Roadway ID 03001000 [SR 84/Davis Blvd] are from Mile Post (MP) 4.005 (Davis Boulevard; Santa Barbara Intersecting Road) to MP 6.464 (Davis Boulevard; Collier Boulevard Intersecting Road). At the July 13, 2021, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the Board directed the County Manager or his designee to apply for construction grant funding opportunities with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The further authorized the County Manager or his designee to collaborate with the Naples Botanical Garden, Inc. regarding the installation of plant material on Davis Boulevard to increase plant resiliency, while reducing water consumption and fertilizer usage. Please examine District One's five-year Work Plan to identify any potential conflicts with the proposed beautification project. Upon determination of 'no conflict' please issue a Letter of Authorization to allow Collier County Growth Management Department — Road Maintenance Division to proceed with their Beautification Grant Application for the year 2021-2022. cc: FILE Sincerely, Pamela J. Lulich, PLA, GPM Landscape Operations Manager Road Maintenance Division • 2885 South Horseshoe Drive - Naples, Florida 3104 - 239-252-8192 • wwwxolliergov,not 4800 Davis Boviovord - Naples, Florida 34104.239-252-8924 �' Letters of Support Davis Boulevard (Santa Barbara to Collier Boulevard) Highway Beautification Grant Application Dear Committee members, Although letters of support are optional, there is overwhelming support for the future beautification of the medians along Davis Boulevard and many letters have been written supporting the grant application and beautification project. Attached are letters of support from residents representing several communities and homeowner associations along Davis Boulevard between Santa Barbara Boulevard to Collier Boulevard; • Rodney and Mary Ahitow • Janice Cafineyer • Richard and Virginia Vessa • Steve and Trisha Dunn • Ken and Janet Gaynor • Gary Lukens and Cathy Bliss • Scott A. Nyquist • Gerald and Patti Osterhoudt • Jo and Dick Rogan • Bill and Donna Singleton • Raymond and Deborah Szczepan • LeeAnne Tait • Barb and Dick Unger • Kim Vaughan From: KENNETH GAYNOA napleskenQcs.com Subject: Re: Landscaping grant support Davis Blvd (draft) Date: July 18, 2021 at 12:34 PM To: OMail_Info rjahitow©aol.com Cc: Rogan Dick rmrogan40@gmail,com Rod, Thanks. If you could get us one more from Cedar Hammock that would be great. Ken Sent from my Pad On Jul 18, 2M1, at 12:07 PM, C+}{vl zii...lrjfo �crjF3lrttovrtJaol.corn> wrote: Wo were excited about the boanty of Naples Florida when we foIocalod to Crid€tr Llamnaml( Golf and 00, off of Davis Blvd. in Maple,,.; FT in 2010. It continues to oa€r 1-101110. Tlio rapproxinmloaly 2.012, 2013 widoving of Davis Blvd, between ,3 tnta Mlrbara and Collier filvcl. has tairnorl inl€a w{mdOrfr€1 road that is aaow ara caasy corridor to thotlsawk'. of Fapartrrrenls, re:sidellti al co€ados honlos, coning€ mial Propearties, salad romro€afion areas and evan Ama on dlutdIA100n delaot. Thi=z i, raow on€a of the main lravellod roads to North and South enlraocos to 175 and south Marco Island. Tho exparnsion wa., deslgned for Modian landscaping which needs %) completed, simllar to other road widening projects in the area. Lzanciscraping €roan roule 41 to Santa 1:3arbtar<a on Davis Blvd has beell comply>.ted. We rare oxt.itod to support tho Grant application for funding to design and Landscape Davis 131vr.1 between Santa B afb<ara and Collior Blvd. Hodnoy and Mary Ahitow 3£105 lia€llonwood Way Naples F-T 3,1112. Sent rotla the all now AU app for iQ z To whom this may concern, The purpose of this letter is to ask for your support to landscape the Davis Blvd medians between Santa Barbara and Collier Blvd in Naples, Florida. This area is in Collier County and has experienced tremendous growth since we purchased our home in the Naples Heritage community almost ten years ago. This growth has provided increased tax revenues and has attracted many new voters to the district. This area is no longer on the edge of development in South-west Florida. As such, it should have a consistent look expected of a well -planned county. The Davis Blvd medians appear to have been ignored and are inconsistent with the landscaping just west of Santa Barbara. The recently approved sports complex will bring many more people to the area. Hence, the decision to improve the Davis Blvd medium landscaping is even more compelling. As a member of the Naples Heritage Board of Trustees, I have received many comments from our 799 owners regarding the appearance of the Davis Blvd medium. Many in our community would like the landscaping improved. It is the right thing to do for our community. It will also increase the property values of the area. Increased property values will also increase property tax revenues. I appreciate your consideration. Let me also take this opportunity to thank you and your predecessors for your past leadership in making the Maples area such a desirable community to call home. It is a community we are proud to be a resident of. With appreciation, Janice Cafineyer 8004 Kilkenny Way Naples, Florida.34112 239-728-1329 To Whom it may concern, We have been residents of Naples Heritage Golf and Country Club for 11 years. It is a beautiful and friendly community with 799 residences. We especially enjoy the vast amount of preserve that adds to its beauty and the various wildlife that it attracts. Naples is a beautiful city and what has always amazed us is how beautifully the medians are landscaped and maintained throughout Naples. The void in this beautiful picture has always been evident when we enter or leave Naples Heritage either from Davis or Collier Boulevards. It seems that this stretch of road has fallen through the cracks in the master plan to beautify the Naples roadways, We have witnessed major development in the last 11 years. The new $105 million Paradise Coast Sports Complex will draw thousands of people to Collier County, along with the currently approved $ 234 million Great Wolf Lodge, The quickest way to get to the beaches and downtown Naples from these venues is down this corridor. This corridor has increased by more than 3,500 residences over the past 25 year, which represents the entire growth of housing on Davis Blvd. Naples Heritage, Cedar Hammock, Madison Park and Firano represent 2,153 homeowners who share a passion for this beautification project. Over the last 2 years new developments have added another 779 homes or apartments. In total the current estimated population is approximately 6,000. This increased tax revenue could certainly be applied to help fund this last piece of the beautification project. In summary, we strongly feel that the completion of the of the David Boulevard enhancement should be completed and is long overdue. Sincerely, Richard & Virginia Vessa 8555 Naples heritage Drive Naples Florida From: KENNETH GAYNOR naplesken@cs.corn Subject: Another Cedar Hammock Date. July 21, 2021 at 11,02 PM To: Richard Rogan rmrogan4009mail.00m Sent from my Wad Begin forwarded message; rt3rtt: "GrMail._Inlo" <rJahiloWO101.com> Sato: ,July 21, 2021 at 10:3911 PM EDT t'w ICENNETH GAYNOH �€tapleskc;nif cs.resnta Oo: sleph<)n dun€1 ¢slel3ht nw[iunr7C�r)comcstst.€iol� RoWy-To; "((Wail_.Into" <rjahitow @r Etol.co€n> (Jner more from Cedrsr Seat frQrst tllr �I_rrw.,�C)L_n{)I)_ TO whom it rwny conceal, My na€ to is Steve Duisn and my wifo Trisha af€cI I have been vlsittncl Claltfes nfr€a:r: th(� �)Os wid Godar Har vwwk sinco, its, inmption in 19993 We purchased pur residence, More ill 2010 and have heart Florida residents s;inco 20"I2 at Co&ir t- ommock Caoil R Country Club. One of tiro things that wo and our gueslS have always admired is the thought antj planninci tltal huts Oonc; in to the roadways and accornpanying lawk;c tpifig of Moso areas. It 45 very ewich appreciated whiles driving on our roaefway.. rind Within our Community. It is so very notice able upon exiting 00dar t-later€tO('k via Mavis Boulevard the 1'ack Of that srtme typo of Itlltdscaping oil tho median along Davis betwe ell Santa Raihara and Collier Boulevard. I had often wondered why bias had done undone goo,"'srid Illal it held 130e€t the ease. 43 Causo EllSiclniticaiat 111a0MIll of the property boat-rfing lho faad hras boen left in itS natural slate? It has bean overly apparent over tho, past lon years that the rosidentiril d0ve1rt4xne0t in thi.> saute area has blossomed with evens more under consideration at file Collier Boulevard end. Exit I01 Itas always, brim (lto exit for I)ottt Marco Island and rtowntown Naples. l:lavis Boulr:v,-ird Continues to serve many fin.;t- linle visitnis to Naples' downlowst area sand dill lacks Iho type of lancisoapfnci that is vct Much approdated. 'l'he ascent (etliftlltial devetopmomt at the Collier Boulevard and of IDAvis coupled with t)oth floe PMadise Coast Sports Complex and the forth corning (.;rent Wolf Lodge along with A€rsavori, thine rn)d whatever additional deveelopmeitt should tale place will eontint€e to acid traffic and visitors who will use Iiao area. Tito tfnte has corno to upgrado that s€fiction of the 1110di7n lar€clseaping bolwr:en Saota Barkwa and G011 M to the standisrds eve are accustomed to Ill other arms of the caurlly. Thanks for your time and servim Steve: ft -rrisha C7uttn 3t120 Sawtiras:o V1ay $3041 Napim,,, VL 3,1112 From: KENNETH GAYNOR naplesken@cs.com r? Subject: My Davis Letter Bate; July 17, 2021 at 7:15 AM To: Richard Rogan rmrogan4o@gmail.corn Dick, Here's one. Ken To whom this may concern, We moved to Naples Heritage located on Davis Blvd in 1997. At that time our community was the only one located on Davis Blvd between Santa Barbara and Collier Blvd, Since then the development ha been Incredible. Three now home developments and three new apartment complexes account for over 3,000 doors, There Is also a new strip mall and a newly opened Ammon Distribution Center on our section of Dmds. In addition it remains one of the major roads connecting 178 and Downtown Naples. over the years this state road has been widened and beautifi.ily landscaped from SRA1 to Santa Barbara Blvd. However the landscaping was never completed for the last two and a half miles to Collier Blvd, Not only was it never landscaped but our medians are now just mowed weeds. This has become an eye soar at best to our residents and all who travel this section of Davis. We are most pleased that the Collier County Commissioners have realized that this project should be pursued. HopefLally both the State and County will get together and complete this work which is long over due. Thanks, Ken and Janet Gaynor July 18, 2021 To Whom it may concern: Gary Lukens 8758 Naples Heritage Drive Naples, FL. 34112 It has recently come to our attention that the Collier County Board of Commissioners is considering the possible landscaping of the Davis Blvd. Median between Collier Blvd, Santa Barbara Ave. My wife and I have lived in the Naples Heritage community since 2010 and enjoy the Naples area for recreation, restaurants and the Arts. We have been very pleased to show off the Naples and Collier County area to our visiting family members and friends. All have said how beautiful the area is and in fact many have moved here within the last ten years. The one area that we as residents would like to see enhanced is the Davis Blvd. median near our home. The County Commission has done a magnificent job with many other median areas throughout the county. With the new Sports Complex and the possible Water Park we believe that landscaping the Davis Blvd. median will better emphasize one of the entry ways to the new complex. We would encourage the Board to consider expediting the upgrades to the landscaping. It will dress up our neighborhood and provide a more parklike look to the entirety of Davis Blvd. Let's put our best efforts in continuing to upgrade this beautiful environment that we all love. We thank you for your consideration of this matter. Gary Lukens and Cathy Bliss 8758 Naples Heritage Dr. Naples, FL 34112 FI.RJA.NOa July 19, 2021 To Whom This May Concern, I represent the East Naples community of Firano at Naples, located on the south side of Davis Blvd., just east of Santa Barbara. We are 112 single-family homes, built between 2007 and 2015. About 60% of our owners are Florida residents. We are all excited to hear that, at long last, the median of Davis between Santa Barbara and Collier Blvd, is being considered for landscaping. All of us have been disappointed that the Davis median was only landscaped from Ninth St. to Santa Barbara, instead of continuing the landscaping all the way to Collier Blvd. This is peculier since nearly all the housing growth along Davis for the past 20 years has occurred in this very section of Davis. We understand Collier County and the State of Florida will work together to make the landscaping extension on Davis a reality. This is exciting news. The project is long overdue and will certainly enhance the beauty of Davis Blivd, a major connection between 1-75, Collier Blvd and the downtown Naples business dictrict. We here in Firano at Naples congratulate the state and county officials who are working together on the project. We also wish to thank the members of Naples Heritage Golf & Country Club, Cedar Hammock, Madison Park and other communities along Davis for organizing a community effort to make the landscaping project happen. Sincerely, ZMW Scott A.Nyquist, President Firano at Naples Homeowners Association , tt a._ c Eist@-,o�n il.com From: Gerald Osterhoudt jerryatbeach@gmall.com Subject: Davis Median project - Osterhoudt's Madison Park Date: July 18, 2021 at 9:30 PM To: Richard Rogan rmrogan40@gmall.com, KENNETH GAYNOR napleskenQcs.com Cc: Ray Szczepan jelson@comcast.net To whom this may concern, A true porsonal story ,and our declalon nrnker as to why nay wife and I pur'Chaaa(l knnwhig NIII)IOs was to i3e or.rr home. Nnples hart alWays been a drrsthlation my wlfo and her lady frlonds would yoariy vocation to ou a girls getaway. My wife liked tho aron so much she later Convinced rrte to corno down from Now York its join her. onto here, I couldn't grit over Prow laid buck noel friendly the residortts were, but iho IMALIty WaS beyond compare. Aa wo totirod tho vrr10115 n019111}orhaod; , takh7g in tlro alters, titre ona tiring that stood out wns even the nrcdians were beaullfrtlly landscaped and maintained, As we continued driving we approached an area that tactually had a sign, "Roadway Closed for landscaninrf " arrd with tW13, our decision was nrarle. In 2..012 we purrhased orir hotne In Ma(lison Turk. We tyre ovorjoyed and very grateful that our modian stretch on Davis will (soon 1)e arnortgat the other bmut€fully landacapod arena, of Naples. We really do live In parmdlsel Thank you and fdc gFrt'ds, Gorrrld and hnill 01401 bourn �f15f� 41 rtY�sr3tYr3, StYr���_l)t1.�,.: �,�t t�gpE_o:t,_f=1nf;Itlg 34L0 Sent from my Whono July 19, 2021 To whom this may concern, My wife and I have owed a home in Naples Heritage for the last 23 years. We have witnessed the transformation of East Naples from a fringe area of Collier County into a major growth area. For the most part the road structure has kept pace with the growth. Certainly extending Santa Barbara Blvd. from Davis Blvd. to Rattlesnake Hammock and expanding Davis Blvd. from Santa Barbara -to Collier Blvd have gone a long way in supporting development. We have, however, been bewildered to see that the stretch of Davis Blvd. between Santa Barbara and Collier Blvd. was never landscaped. It was particularly vexing to see Santa Barbara between Davis and Rattlesnake Hammock get landscaped at a time when there was little evidence of development on either side of the roadway. In stark contrast, literally thousands of residential units have been built and more are being constructed along Davis between Santa Barbara and Collier. We are grateful to hear that Collier County and the State of Florida have the wherewithal to solve the oversight. Thank you for agreeing to initiate this project. Jo & Dick Rogan 7703 Naples Heritage Drive Naples, 1=1 34112 From: KENNETH GAYNOR naptesicen@cs.com Subject; Fwd: Landscaping grant support Davis Blvd (draft) Date: July 19, 2021 at 9:46 PM To: Richard Rogan rmrogan40@gmall.com Dick, we are on a roll. Ken Sent from my Pad Begin forwarded message: hrorn: °Cc1Maif_.Ir110" �rir�Eaitow(s rtal.con» Dato:,Rdy l9, 2d21 at 9:25AS PM EDT To: KENNETH GAYN019 <iIapI08 M*_T)Cs,coina Subject. Ew: errant C.Upport Davis r31vd (draft) eltl frrsLn fide alf i7ey1 l�C)L:,_�t�lj.fc�r if,3S Begin forwarded message: On Monday, July 19, 202-1, €312 PM, bilisiiigleten@i-tchsi.com wrote: We are very pleased to be part of the Naples Florida con-wounity. We relocated to Cedar Havo pock oft Davis Blvd permanently in 2015 and it stands as one of the hest decisions we've ever made. The widening of Davis Blvd. between Santa i3Earbara and Collier 1:31vc1. has enhanced the access to many conarnt.tnities and allowed this Naples corridor to be a testarnent to the vajr_rc of our relocation decision and allow us easy access to all points north and south oaa interstate 15. The expeansion was designed fear i uchan landscalaint, wilich needs to completed, similar to father road widening projects in the -area. Landscaping from route 41. to Santa Barbara can Davis Blvd has been completed. We are excites to support the Grant application -for funding to deslgn and Landwape Davis Blvd be-tween Santa Barbara and Collier Blvd. Bill and Donna Singleton 3665 Buttonwood Wray, 1414 Naples FI. 34112 To whom this may concern, Many visitors and residents alike routinely comment on the beauty of Naples and how the landscaped medians play an important part in that beauty. Finishing the medians on the section of Davis Blvd, from Santa Barbara to Collier Blvd, would unify the appearance with the rest of the street. Davis Blvd is the primary route for many traveling to downtown or the beaches, and will have an increased traffic with the development of the approved projects in City Gate. Completing this median project would enhance the splendor of the communities located along this stretch of road including Madison Park. I have heard from numerous Madison Park residents who are excited about the median project and hoping that it will be getting started soon. Landscaping this section of the median would be enjoyed daily by residents and visitors alike. We look forward to the medians being landscaped and thankful to be living in such a beautiful area with people committed to maintaining and enhancing this beauty. Thank you for your time and consideration of these overdue median enhancements. Raymond ad Deborah Szczepan 8159 Valiant Drive Naples, FL 34104 NAPLES HERITAGE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB July 20, 2021 To Whom This May Concern As a 16-year resident of Naples Heritage Golf and Country Cub I am very concerned about the first impression of Naples that residents and visitors view as they exit 175 and head west on Davis Blvd. The median between Collier and Santa Barbara is unappealing and not representative of the lush landscaping and beautiful trees and flowers that Naples is known for. The median often looks as if the grass needs to be cut and the curbing edged - very often litter is noticed on this strip of Davis Blvd, As a major entryway to Naples, Downtown and the beach one would think that this area would be properly landscaped and maintained as the rest of Davis Blvd, is, Therefore, 1 am very pleased to learn that progress in this direction is finally being madel My sincere hope is that the State of Florida and Collier County can quickly make some decisions on how to proceed and begin this long overdue project. I commend and thank the community leaders who are spearheading this initiative, I also thank the leaders of Collier County for finally hearing and responding to our concerns regarding this issue, Sincerely, LeeAnne Tait From: [lick Unger ricungrgaoltom Subject: Dick Unger - Davis Blvd Date: July 17, 2021 at 8:31 AM To: naglesken(Pcs.com, rmrogan400gmail.com To whom it may concern, We purchased our home In Naples Heritage, which is located on Davis Blvd, back in September of 2000. The growth we have witnessed over that twenty one year span has been incredible! There has always been a feeling that the short distance on Davis Blvd. from Santa Barbara east to Collier Blvd was never completed and still under development. The fact is, that now thousands of people live in that area, and just about all the buildable land has been developed, or will be developed soon. The medians along this stretch of Davis Blvd. have never been landscaped. The new $105 million Paradise Coast Sports Complex that is so vital to the area, will be drawing thousand of people, as will the newly approved $234 million 550 room Great Wolf Lodge. The shortest route to get to the beaches and downtown Naples from these two venues will be to go south on Collier Blvd and turn west onto Davis Blvd which takes people down to 5th Avenue, 3rd Street and the Naples beaches. Right now Davis Blvd, beginning downtown at Hwy 41 and going East all the way out to Santa Barbara, is beautifully landscaped. Landscaping the median on Davis Blvd from Santa Barbara to Collier Blvd will finally complete the look for the thousands of residents who now live there and the thousands of visitors that will be enjoying our bit of paradise. We are very pleased that our stretch of Davis Blvd, is now being considered for the median landscaping that will complete the look of Naples from downtown all the way out to Collier Blvd. Barb & Dick Unger 7505 Arbor Lakes Ct, Naples, A 34112 July 22, 2021 To Whom This May Concern: I am full time resident of Maples and a homeowner in Naples Heritage Golf and Country Club. I am thrilled to learn that our County Commissioners approved moving forward in the process of developing a plan to landscape the overlooked portion of median on Davis Blvd, between Santa Barbara and Collier. In recent years Davis Blvd has experienced extensive growth between Santa Barbara and Collier including the addition of three new developments in just the last two years. This corridor is completely developed and is a major road way from Collier to downtown. A large number of residents as well as visitors to our area use this portion of Davis Blvd to travel from I-75 and Collier Blvd to downtown Naples and Beaches. Currently Davis Blvd has beautifully landscaped medians from Hwy 41/downtown east to Santa Barbara Blvd, however the corridor from Santa Barbara to Collier on Davis simply looks incomplete. The commitment that Naples has to roadway beautification sets it apart from other cities. Landscaping this long overlooked 2.5 mile stretch is much needed and will complete the enhancement of Davis Blvd. it will give all of Davis Blvd the same signature appearance Naples is known for. l whole heartedly believe that the completion of this project will greatly improve the appearance of our corridor and enhance the south side of Naples. Much appreciation to all those working towards making sure this stretch of Davis Blvd finally receives the attention it deserves for the betterment of our community as a whole. Sincerely- Wim Vaughan Naples Heritage Golf and Country Club Homeowner