BCC W Agenda 05-03-2022 Item # 3B 1 (Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA)05/03/2022
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 3.A.1
Item Summary: Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Area
Meeting Date: 05/03/2022
Prepared by:
Title: Sr. Operations Analyst – County Manager's Office
Name: Geoffrey Willig
04/27/2022 4:28 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Sr. Operations Analyst – County Manager's Office
Name: Geoffrey Willig
04/27/2022 4:28 PM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig County Manager Review Completed 04/28/2022 12:27 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 05/03/2022 9:00 AM
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Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area
MAY 3, 2022
JOINT WORKSHOP
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Advisory Board Members
Local Redevelopment Advisory Board
Anne Goodnight,Chair
Jonathon Argueta,Vice-Chair
Michael Facundo
Andrea Halman
Mark Lemke
Dr.Frank Nappo
Estil Null
Edward “Ski”Olesky
Yvar Pierre
Lighting and Beautification MSTU
David Turrubiartez Jr, Chair
Bernardo Barnhart,Vice-Chair
Ana Estrella
Norma Garcia
Christina Guerrero
Andrea Halman
Cherryle Thomas
Staff:
Debrah Forester, CRA Director
Christie Betancourt, CRA Operations Manager
Yvonne Blair, Project Manager
Marilyn Gijon, Administrative Assistant
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Immokalee Vision
“A rural community that provides safe and affordable
multigenerational living opportunities, interconnected
pedestrian and transportation connections, a pristine
environment, and a thriving economy that celebrates a
diverse culture.”
Proposed 2022 Plan Amendment
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Partnerships
Capital Project Planning
Code Enforcement
Corporate Business Operations
Parks and Recreation
Planning & Zoning
Road Maintenance
Solid Waste
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Partnerships
Code Enforcement
Before
Post
Transportation
Parks and Recreation
Community Task Force
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Community Outreach
Earth Day April 2022
Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance Groundbreaking
November 2021
Agricultural Tour March 2022
Lipman Backpack Event August 2021
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Highlights of 2021/2022
Completed Projects
•Carver/5th Street Sidewalk Project
•1st Street Safety Improvements Conceptual Design
•Zocalo Park Upgrades
•FHERO Partnership Renewed
•Planning Assistance Awarded
•Retail Demand Study
•Conceptual Site Plan –Airport Site
•Welcome Sign at New Market/SR29
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Immokalee Sidewalk Project
Carver Street and S.5th Street
The CRA received a total of $676,365 of HUD CDBG grant funds for Phase II of the Immokalee
sidewalk project.The CRA and MSTU allocated $228,232 for CEI,design and the remaining
construction cost for the project.In August 2020 Coastal Concrete was awarded the contract
to construct sidewalks and drainage along both sides of Carver Street and a portion of South
5th Street.Construction began in September 2020 and was completed in April 2021.Total
Project Cost -$899,8849.74.
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Zocalo Park Upgrades
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Other Completed Projects
Partnership with PTNE/MSTU -
Roberts Senior Center -bus shelter Partnership with FDOT
MSTU -11 Blue Decorative Traffic Light Poles Refurbished.
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•Redevelopment Plan update
•Staff issued NTP to Johnson Engineering on December 1,2020
•Community Engagement –March 31,2021 –December 14,2021
•Advisory Board Approval February 16,2022
•CCPC Consistency Review April 7,2022
•CRA and BCC Public Hearings -May 10,2022
Redevelopment Plan Update
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Welcome Sign
Panther Crossing –Revise construction plans with new image
Easement Approval –BCC Meeting May 24, 2022
Target Completion –FY2022/2023
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First Street Corridor
Main Street to Seminole Crossing Trail
Main Street
First StreetPreliminary FY23 CDBG Award -$250,000 for design
Lighting and pedestrian safety improvements
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South Immokalee Sidewalk Project
Phase 3 –Eustis and W. Delaware
MSTU Funded –Design ($114,763) –90% Complete
Construction Funded –$987,000 Federal Appropriations
First StreetW. Delaware
Eustis
Existing
Conditions
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Lake Trafford Road
Streetlighting Assessment
Negotiating Lighting justification study to determine the lighting
requirements for Lake Trafford Road from Ann Olesky Park to SR 29 (4.8
miles) and Carson Road from Immokalee Street to Lake Trafford Road (.5
miles). Installation of future streetlights will be coordinate with the Growth
Management Department’s projects related to pedestrian and
stormwater improvements.
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Following the completion of FDOT SR29 –Pedestrian Safety Project the MSTU and CRA
will be working together to renovate the streetscape with the Main Street Corridor.
Negotiating contract for design services.Design Work is schedule to begin in FY22
Construction Anticipated in FY23
Main Street/SR29
Landscape Enhancement Project
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Economic Development
Before Demolition Post Demolition
Florida Heartland Economic Region of Opportunity
Rural Area of Opportunity extension 2026
2021:
Retail Demand Analysis
Conceptual Site Development Plan –Immokalee Airport
2.8 Acre Site –Conceptual Site Plans
2022/2023:
2.8 Acre Site -SDP
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Housing
Immokalee Foundation Learning Lab 18-home
subdivision
Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance -128 units
Kaicasa Housing
Development –280 units
Casa Amigos –Farmworker units
at Esperanza Place -96-beds
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Private Development
Century Communities -Arrowhead Reserve
O’Reilly’s Auto Parts
7-11 Main/9th St
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Upcoming CRA Board Items
CRA Site –1.96 acres
Purchased: March 2010
Price: $232,500
Original Intent: Public
Space
Redevelopment Plan Amendment –May 10, 2022
Panther Crossing Welcome Sign Easement –May 24, 2022
Catholic Charities Letter of Intent –May 10, 2022
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Future Items 2022/2023
•Neighborhood Initiative
•South Immokalee
•Eden Park
•Construction Phase -First Street Improvements
–MSTU/CRA
•Construction Phase –South Immokalee
Sidewalk Phase 3
•Commercial Grant Program revisions
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Questions
Open Discussion
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Annual Report 2021
Exhibit B
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Vision Statement
A rural community that provides safe and affordable multigenerational living opportunities, interconnected pedestrian and
transportation connections, a pristine environment, and a thriving economy that celebrates a diverse culture.
Immokalee is a family oriented community that supports a healthy lifestyle. It is attractive, environmentally sustainable and offers a full
range of housing, recreation and education opportunities to meet all residents’ needs. Immokalee has a safe, well connected network
to walk and bicycle about town, as well as a roadway network needed to support the transport of goods and services. Business and job
opportunities flourish in trade and distribution, agribusiness, and ecotourism.
- Section 4 of Proposed 2022 Redevelopment Plan
Table ofContents
About Immokalee ..................................................................3Collier County Board of Commissioners ...........................4CRA & MSTU Members ........................................................5CRA Staff ...................................................................................6CRA & MSTU Boundary ........................................................7What is a CRA? ........................................................................8CRA Projects .............................................................................10What is a MSTU? .....................................................................12MSTU Projects ..........................................................................13Immokalee Sidewalk ...............................................................16Joint Community Projects .....................................................18Stormwater Improvements ..................................................20Road Projects ............................................................................22Development Highlights .......................................................23Rememberance .......................................................................28Community Outreach ............................................................29Project Status Report ..............................................................30Financial Reporting ..................................................................32
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My Home
TransportationHistory
Demographics
Immokalee
Community & Education
Immokalee is an unincorporated
area in Collier County. Originally
known as Gopher Ridge by
the Seminole and Miccosukee
Indians, Immokalee means “My
Home” in the Mikasuki language,
and also in Miccosukee, Mikisúkî
or Hitchiti-Mikasuki, a Muskogean
language. After starting as a
cattle ranch town in the 1800’s it
has grown to a culturally diverse
rural agriculture community rich
in history. The community is
known as the prime producer of
winter vegetables for the eastern
United States.
U.S. Census Bureau 2020, 2015 - 2019 American Community Survey
• Population – 24,557
• Median age - 29 years
• Median household income - $30,885
The Immokalee Regional Airport
is a general aviation airport
located one mile northeast of
the central business district. This
County-owned facility provides
a great opportunity for business
recruitment and economic
diversification.
• Collier Area Transit (CAT)
provides local bus service and
para-transit.
• The main road through
Immokalee is State Road 29.
• Other important county roads
through the region are CR
29A (New Market Road) and
CR 846 (Immokalee Road).
Immokalee is the center of the region’s agriculture industry and home to
manyfamilieswhoworkthevastfieldsthatproducealargeamountof
the United States’ fresh produce.
The District School Board of Collier County is responsible for all public
schoolsinImmokaleeincludingfiveelementaryschools,Immokalee
Middle School and Immokalee High School. iTECH technical college
and Bethune Education Center provide additional training. RCMA
Charter School and Pace Center for Girls are also in the community
and provide alternative education programs. Ave Maria University is
approximately 6 miles away in the community of Ave Maria.
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Rick LoCastro
District 1
Meetings
Public hybrid meetings for the Immokalee CRA are
held the third Wednesday of every month at 9:00
a.m. Public hybrid meetings for the Immokalee
MSTU are held the fourth Wednesday of every
month at 8:30 a.m. All meetings are at 750 South
Fifth Street, Immokalee, Florida 34142 unless
otherwise noticed.
Local Redevelopment Advisory Board
Dr. Frank Nappo, Chair
Anne Goodnight, Vice-Chair
Michael Facundo
Estil Null
Andrea Halman
Frank Leon
Edward “Ski” Olesky
Yvar Pierre
Mark Lemke
Immokalee Beautification MSTU Advisory Board
Bernardo Barnhart, Chair
Andrea Halman, Vice Chair
Norma Garcia
Christina Guerrero
Peter Johnson
Cherryle Thomas
David Turrubiartez Jr
2021 Collier CountyBoard of County Commissioners
Andy Solis
District 2
Burt Saunders
District 3
Penny Taylor,
District 4,
BCC Chair & CRA
Board Co-Chair
William L. McDaniel, Jr.
District 5
BCC Vice-Chairman &
CRA Board Co-Chair
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CRA
William L. McDaniel, Jr. was born in Franklin, Penn., on
March 25, 1961, the eldest of three children. His mother,
brother (a retired Marine Corps staff sergeant) and sister
still live in the Franklin area. A 1979 graduate of Rocky
Grove High School, William enrolled at Clarion State
University, where he majored in accounting and computer
programming with a minor in economics. To pay for college,
William worked as a carpenter. A job building a stable
(Naples Therapeutic Riding Center) brought him to Naples
in 1981, and he has lived in the area ever since.
After moving to Naples, William became a licensed real
estate salesperson and, in 1985, he became a licensed
Realtor. He founded the Realty Company in 1987, which
he manages today, focusing on the sale, management,
and development of real estate in Southwest Florida. In
1998, he founded Big Island Excavating, Inc., a mining
companywithanofficelocatedinDistrict5ineasternCollierCounty.Thecompany,which
William manages today, has operated mines in four Southwest Florida counties (Collier,
Lee, Hendry, and Charlotte). In 1999, William was a founding director of Marine National
Bank. When the company was bought by Old Florida Bank in 2003, William was selected
to represent the shareholders and to serve on the new board of Old Florida Bank, until
its sale in 2007 to the Bank of Florida. William currently owns and operates Lazy Springs
Recreational Park and employs more than 30 people.
Among his civic activities, William is currently the chairman of the Strategic Planning
Committee of Goodwill of Southwest Florida and has served on the Board of Directors of
that organization since 1998. He is founder of and the current president of the Corkscrew
Island Neighborhood Association. From 2007 until early 2009, he served as the chairman of
the Board of County Commissioners-appointed East of 951 Horizon Study Committee. He
also served for two years on the Board of County Commissioners-appointed Rural Lands
Stewardship Overlay Review Committee. In 2013, he was appointed by Gov. Rick Scott to
the Collier County Housing Authority and served on that Authority until his election as
Collier County Commissioner on November 8, 2016. He was re-elected to the Board of
County Commissioners on November 3, 2020.
Board Co-chair
William L. McDaniel, Jr.
District 5
BCC Vice-Chairman &
CRA Board Co-Chair
Advisory Board Chairs
–Board Member
Emeritus Residential
Options of Florida
–Past President of
Immokalee Housing
and Family Services
–Past President of Drug
Free Collier
–Past President of the
Naples Art Association
–Board Member of
Immokalee Chamber of
Commerce
–Past President of
Immokalee Chamber of
Commerce
–Member of Rotary Club
of Immokalee
–Member of IHS Booster
Club
Dr. Frank Nappo
Immokalee CRA Chair
Bernardo Barnhart
Immokalee MSTU Chair
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Debrah Forester
Director, Collier County CRA
Debrah has over 25 years of
experience in redevelopment,
community planning, and economic
development. She joined the team
in 2017, coming from Charlotte
County CRA. She is a member
of the American Institute of
CertifiedPlannerssince1993and
earneddesignationasaCertified
Redevelopment Administrator.
Christie A. Betancourt
Operations Manager
Christie has worked for Collier
County for 21 years. She joined the
team in 2008 and manages the day-
to-day operations.
Yvonne Blair
Project Manager
Yvonne joined the Immokalee CRA
Team in September 2020. She has
over 25 years of sales experience
including key roles with Premier
Sotheby’s International Realty and
WCI.
Marilyn Gijon,
Administrative Assistant
Marilyn joined the CRA Team in
September 2021, She is tasked with
assisting with active community
projects and providing the
community with public meeting
information.
CRAStaff
Debrah Forester
Marilyn Gijon
Yvonne Blair
Christie Betancourt
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Immokalee
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) refers to a public entity created
by Collier County to implement the activities outlined under Chapter 163 of
theFloridaStatutes.TheBoardofCountyCommissioners(BCC),istheex-officio
governing Board of the CRA.
On March 14, 2000, the BCC adopted Resolutions 2000-82 and
2000-83, establishing the Collier County CRA and identifying
two areas within unincorporated Collier County as areas
in need of redevelopment. On June 13, 2000 the BCC
adopted Resolution 2000-181 adopting the Community
Redevelopment. The Plan lays out the framework of goals,
objectives, and strategies to support the community vision.
ThefirstamendmenttotheplanwasapprovedonApril23,
2019.
In 2016, Resolution 2016-198 was adopted to revise the bylaws to
clarifythemembershipandtermsofofficeoftheImmokaleeLocal
Redevelopment Advisory Board. The purpose of this nine-member
committee is to be the primary vehicle for community and professional
input to the CRA for matters relating to the Immokalee Redevelopment Area.
Terms are for three years.
How is CRA funding created?
Property values in the CRA are capped, or frozen, at the assessed value for an
established base year (2000). Thereafter, any tax revenues due to increases in property
values in excess of the base are dedicated to the redevelopment area. The generated
revenueisknownastaxincrementfinancing(TIF)andisusedintheImmokaleeCRA
to leverage its redevelopment efforts. The 2000 frozen tax base for the Immokalee
Community Redevelopment Area is $148,645,590. The tax value for FY 2021 was
$363,739,441, which is a $215,093,851 increase in total property values since 2000.
This incremental increase resulted in a TIF revenue of $893,300 for 2021.
What is a CRA?
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Since the adoption of the 2000 Redevelopment Plan,
much has changed within the Immokalee redevelopment
area.InApril2019,thefirstamendmentofthe
redevelopment plan focused on the Bayshore Gateway
Triangle redevelopment area. The Board directed staff
toupdatetheplantoreflectthechangesandneedsin
the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area (ICRA).
Staff issued Notice to Proceed to Johnson Engineering
on December 1, 2020 to provide planning support
services for the Immokalee Community Redevelopment
Plan.ThiseffortisspecifictoSection4oftheCollier
County Community Redevelopment Agency Community
Redevelopment Plan, amended May 2019. The
Immokalee Community Redevelopment Plan will be
prepared consistent with the policies of the Immokalee
Area Master Plan adopted as part of the County’s
Growth Management Plan on December 10, 2019.
From February 2021 through August 2021, staff
began an online survey with a variety of questions to
solicit public input on the following topics: Cultural
Survey, Recreation Survey, Housing Survey, Economic
Development Survey, and Transportation Survey. A
Community Kick-off Hybrid Meeting was held in March
2021. The community input meeting was held in
December 2021 and it highlighted the goals, objectives,
and strategies. Goals included Celebrating Culture,
Economic Development, Housing, Infrastructure, and
Plan Implementation/Administration.
The next step is CRA endorsement of the Final
Redevelopment Plan, which is tentatively set for
February 2022. Planning Commission will be April 2022
and Board of County Commissioners Adoption will be
May 2022.
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Immokalee Impact Fee Installment Payment Pilot Program
Collier County Opportunity Zone Program:
On July 11, 2017, the BCC adopted
Ordinance 2017-34 that established an
Impact Fee Installment Payment Pilot
Program for the Immokalee CRA. The
ordinance provides an alternative to paying
impact fees in full as a prerequisite for the
issuanceofaCertificateofOccupancy.
A fee payer may pay impact fees in
installments rather than a lump sum by
entering into an impact fee installment
payment program agreement with
Collier County. This arrangement allows
installment payments as a special
assessment levied as non-ad valorem tax
against the subject property. The program
took effect October 1, 2017. The program
wasmodifiedinJuly2021.
The program is for areas within the
Immokalee CRA Boundary.
- Pay your impact fees in installments over
30 years.
- Available for single-family, multi-family
and commercial projects.
- Non-ad valorem special assessment on
propertytaxbill.2.24%fixedinterestrate
(2021 applicants).
- An approved agreement must be
executed and recorded prior to issuance of
aCertificateofOccupancyorpaymentof
impact fees.
- Assessment is superior to all other liens,
titles and claims, except state, county and
municipal taxes.
Low Tax Opportunity Zones, established by the
federal Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017, encourage
long-term investment and job creation in targeted
communities by reducing taxes for many job
creators. They enhance the ability to attract
businesses,developersandfinancialinstitutionsto
invest in targeted areas by allowing investors to defer
capital gains taxes through investments in federally
established Opportunity Funds.
These zones allow private investors to support
distressed communities through private equity
investment in business and real estate ventures.
The incentive is deferral, reduction and potential
elimination of certain federal capital gains taxes. U.S.
investors hold trillions of dollars in unrealized capital
gainsinstocksandmutualfundsalone,asignificant
untapped resource for economic development.
Immokalee has 3 Census Tracts included in the
Opportunity Zone. The Immokalee Regional Airport
has parcels of shovel-ready land in the Opportunity
Zone.
Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area(ICRA)
Projects
Business & Economic
Development Department
Immokalee Regional
Airport
Available
Sites &
More Info
Land Information:
Located in a federal Opportunity Zone
Free-Trade Zone Site 213-3
960 Acres
Transportation:
Commercial Airport: SWFL International
36 Miles to SWFL Airport
Travel Time: 60 minutes
Closest interstates: US 41 (N-S), I-75 (E-W)
50-Mile Radius from Property:
Population: 1,151,244
Land Uses:
Commercial and industrial
Agriculture
Construction
Manufacturing
Transit
US Postal Service
Communications
Wholesale Trade
Public administration
Recreation
Aircraft hangars
Storage facilities
Fueling facilities
Florida’s Business Paradise
CollierCountyFL.gov/obed
3510 Kraft Road, Ste. 200,
Naples, FL 34105
239-252-8990
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Florida Heartland Economic Region of Opportunity (FHERO)
Commercial Façade Grant Program
In 2021, the CRA was awarded through FHERO a
Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Grant
totaling $13,540 for Professional Services to develop
a site improvement plan for a parcel on Airpark
Blvd. The proposed scope of work includes general
consulting, engineering, planning, and survey
services to evaluate the subject site for commercial
development.
The CRA was also awarded through FHERO a DEO
Grant totaling $7,700 for Professional Services for
assessment of retail demand in the Immokalee
Community.
On June 28, 2021, Governor DeSantis issued Executive
Order Number 21-149 which re-designated the South-
Central Rural Area of Opportunity (RAO) for another
five-yeartermwithanexpirationdateofJune28,2026.
In accordance with Objective 1.2 in the Immokalee Area
MasterPlan,theCRAcontinuedtoprovidefinancial
incentives to businesses in Immokalee via the Commercial
Façade Improvement Grant program. The CRA implemented
the Program in October 2008. Since that time, 17 façade
grants have been awarded to local businesses for a total of
$294,621.67.
Eligible applicants may receive grant funding up to $20,000
as reimbursement, using a one-half (1/2) to 1 match with
equal applicant funding for façade improvements to
commercial structures.
Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area(ICRA)
ICRA Projects Cont.
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What is a MSTU?
A Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) is a funding mechanism where
community members, with Board approval, assess themselves to make
improvements to their neighborhood and/or community area and provide
additional services based on community desires.
This seven-member committee was established by Ordinance No. 11-
39, as amended by Ordinance No. 20-47, to assist the Board of County
CommissionersinthebusinessaffairsoftheImmokaleeBeautification
Taxing District and prepare and recommend an itemized budget to carry
outthebusinessofthedistrictforeachfiscalyear.TheCRAservesas
administrator of the Immokalee MSTU.
Membership on the advisory committee represents the population
withintheImmokaleeBeautificationTaxingDistrict.Membersmustbe
electors of Collier County and qualify in one of the following categories:
Four members must be permanent residents within the MSTU and three
members may be an owner of a business or commercial property within
theMSTUormaybeanappointedrepresentativeofanon-profitentity
operating within the MSTU. Terms are four years.
How is MSTU funding created?
The MSTU’s enabling ordinance establishes the maximum millage rate
that can be levied to implement the mission of the MSTU. Annually, the
Board of County Commissioners approves the millage rate and budget to
implement the yearly work plan.
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ServicesoftheImmokaleeBeautificationMSTUconsistof
managing the maintenance of all public areas along Main
Street (SR 29) and First Street (CR 846) within the limits of
the Immokalee Urban Area. A&M Property Maintenance, a
local Immokalee vendor, has been providing great service
by performing various maintenance and repair services, such
as lawn mowing, sidewalk and gutter cleaning, landscape
maintenance, irrigation system management, and installing
banners and holiday decorations.
Additional incidental services are performed on an
as-needed basis such as delivering plants to Main Street and
the historical cemetery for April 22nd Earth Day, installation
ofwhitemarblerocksaspartofapilotbeautification
program in July, repair pavers and removal of damaged
benches on Main Street in September. Brackets were
installed on new street poles for banners and holiday angel
street pole decorations were added in November. New
plantings were installed at the Triangle monument sign
in August 2021 and at the 1st Street monument sign in
November 2021. Monthly observation (walking) tours are
conducted with the Contractor, CRA Staff, Public, and CRA/
MSTU Board members.
Landscape Maintenance Contract
Immokalee MSTUProjects
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In 2018, the MSTU board approved two monument designs from
Q. Grady Minor & Associates, P.A. for monuments located at the
Farm Workers Village entrance (Panther Crossing) on SR 29 and
on the corner of South 1st and East Eustis Avenue located across
from the Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee. In late 2019, Lykins
Signtek was awarded the construction contract to do repairs to
the monument located on SR29 and New Market Road and to
replace the monument located on South 1st Street and
East Eustis Avenue.
Artist, Ms. Cantu completed the mural on the sign located
downtown on First Street and Eustis Avenue. The installation of
the lighted lettering and landscaping was completed on March
1, 2021. The sign on the corner of State Road 29 and New Market
Road was installed on June 6, 2021, and landscaping completed
on August 2, 2021. Currently, construction on the Panther Crossing
signisonholduntiltheneededeasementacquisitionisfinalized.
Immokalee MSTU Projects
Welcome Sign - Before Welcome Sign - After
New Market & Westclox SR29 - Triangle Area New Market & Westclox SR29 - Triangle Area
1st Street and Eustis Avenue 1st Street and Eustis Avenue
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In 2020, Q. Grady Minor & Associates, P.A (Grady Minor) was hired to
provide professional services for future street lighting and pedestrian
safety improvements along South First Street (from Main Street to
School Road/Seminole Crossing Trail). This work included feasibility
studies and conceptual plans for the purpose of relocating existing
decorative light poles, considering the future street lighting and
pedestrian safety improvements. Additionally, it included reviewing
and providing recommendations for the location of new pedestrian
crosswalks, and the location of new landscape and hardscape
elements. Estimated construction costs and long-term maintenance
costs were included with the feasibility studies.
In2021,GradyMinorprovidedthefinalConceptualPlanReport
that recommends the installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing
Beacons at the three crosswalks and 11 additional Collier County
TrafficOperationslightpoles.ICRAStaffhascoordinatedwithCollier
CountyTrafficOperationsandPublicTransitduringthedevelopment
oftheconceptualplanandtheirinputisreflectedinthefinalplans.
Additional sidewalk connection on the east side of South First Street
from the bus stop located south of Carver Street to Eustis Avenue will
be evaluated during the design phase of this project.
Projects
First Street Corridor Conceptual Plan South First Street Immokalee, Florida
First Street Bus Shelter
Immokalee MSTU Projects
The CRA will use the Collier County Purchasing Department guidelines
along with Grant Compliance to procure the services of the professional
Engineeringfirmtocreateadesignfortheproject.Theestimatedcost
for design is $250,000 and staff is applying for FY2022/2023 CDBG grant
funds for the design portion of this project.
Having 100% design and permitted plans will allow this project to
be considered “shovel-ready” which will better position the CRA to
leverage ICRA funds with other funding opportunities for construction.
Main Street
Seminole Crossing Trail
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ImmokaleeSidewalk
In August 2020, Coastal Concrete was awarded the contract of
$821,756 to construct sidewalks and drainage along both sides
of Carver Street and a portion of South 5th Street. Construction
began in September 2020 and was completed on April 7, 2021
under construction budget of $744,590.99.
Total project cost was $904,597.74.
Funding sources were HUD CDBG grant fund $676,365 and the
CRA/MSTU allocated $228,232.74 fund for CEI, design and the
remaining construction cost for the project.
Project
Carver Street and S. 5th Street (Phase II)
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Immokalee Sidewalk Project
Phase III will consist of constructing 6-foot-wide concrete
sidewalks (approximately 2500 linear feet) as well as drainage
improvements associated with the sidewalks, along Eustis Street
and W. Delaware from South 5th Street to South 1st Street.
Agnoli, Barber and Brundage (ABB) has been selected to
complete the design and permitting for this project. CRA is
moving forward with potential grant opportunities for future
funding to construct the improvements. The total cost for
the Eustis & Delaware Project (design and construction) was
estimatedat$1.14M.TheImmokaleeBeautificationMSTUand
the Immokalee CRA will partner on this project.
Notice to proceed was issued on August 16, 2021 with an
estimated completion date of February 2023. The right-of-
waymappingandinitialfieldsurveyarecompleted.ABBis
schedulingasitevisitforsurveyconfirmationandmovinginto
design work.
Eustis and West Delaware (Phase III)
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Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) partnered
with the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the
Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) to program a project
on SR 29 in Immokalee due to a history of high bicycle and
pedestrian crashes and activity.
The purpose of the project is to increase pedestrian and
bicyclist safety and consists of installing two Rectangular
Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB), signing and pavement
marking improvements, reconstruction of the lighting system,
constructing a new signal at 3rd Street, drainage improvements,
and sidewalk enhancements. The project is estimated at $1.85
Million.
FDOT paid the cost to install 30 standard LED light poles. The
MSTU provided $125,342 to FDOT for installation of holiday
attachments on 30 light poles and all efforts associated with
adding the attachments, including banner arms, GFCI outlets,
additionalconductors,mobilizationandmaintenanceoftraffic.
The contractor removed 52 of the existing blue light poles for
storage. Staff is coordinating the relocation of existing stored
light poles for future local projects.
Construction began in May 2020 and was completed in March
2021. The FDOT Project Manager for this project was Josephine
Mak.
Pedestrian Safety Project, SR 29 (Main Street) from N. 1st Street to N. 9th Street
Joint Community Projects
Immokalee Area Master Plan (IAMP)
Immokalee Future Land Use Map
The Immokalee Area Master Plan is a component of the Collier County
Comprehensive Plan. Originally adopted in 1987, the IAMP provides the
guiding goals, objectives and policies for land use in the community. On
December 10, 2019 the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) adopted
the amended plan by Ordinance 2019-47.
• Implementation schedule was provided at the November 2020
Meeting.
• County staff discussed IAMP Policy 6.1.3 Downtown Pedestrian
Amenities and 3.1.4 Central Business District at the March 17, 2021, CRA
Meeting.
• First LDC Workshop was held on May 19, 2021, following the CRA
meeting.
• Next steps are being coordinated with county staff.
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Pedestrian Crosswalk 5th - 1st Street
Pedestrian Crosswalk 9th - 6th Street
Joint Community Projects Projects
Transportation Investment Generation Economic Recovery (TIGER) Grant
It includes design and construction of 20 miles of concrete
sidewalks, a bike boulevard network, a shared-use path, street
lighting, bus shelters, a new transit center, landscaping, drainage
improvements,andintersectionandtrafficcalmingretreats.
Collier County has provided the CRA with an overview of
estimated schedule with milestones. The design/build portion of
this project is set to start Spring 2021 and construction is set to
be substantially completed in Winter 2023.
FHWA Grant Funds - $13,132,691
County Match Funds - $3,283,173
Total - $16,415,864
*On February 8, 2022 the BCC awarded the design build contract in
the amount of $22,869,280. The County’s total contribution increased
to $9,736,589.
Funding Sources
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The single negotiated contract for designing both the stormwater treatment facility
in the SE corner (Tract 3) of Arrowhead Reserve and the pathway and needed
drainage improvements along Lake Trafford Road from Little League Road to Tippins
Terrace was applied for by the Board of County Commissioners in 2021. County staff
is looking at phasing the construction, with Phase 1 being the Arrowhead Tract 3 site
and Phase 2 being the pathway and drainage west of Little League Road. Design for
Phase 1 was completed in 2021 and construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in
the last quarter of 2022. Phase 2 design is anticipated to begin in 2022.
The original Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan (ISWMP) was prepared by H.W. Lochner (2005). Camp Dresser & McKee (CDM) was
contracted in 2010 to prepare construction plans for the Downtown Immokalee and Immokalee Drive projects plus update the ISWMP.
On November 28, 2018 county staff presented the follow-up analysis.
On the northeastern side of Immokalee,
county staff obtained BCC approval
to purchase a 6-acre parcel east of the
Immokalee Foundation Career Path Learning
Lab site. That site will provide a pond site to
improve stormwater quality from the outfalls
along Madison Ave. Additionally, county
staffisworkingwithFDOT’sdesignfirms
to coordinate the alignment of the SR-29
bypass loop so they can avoid having to route
the stormwater from the Madison Avenue
channel all the way around the north and east
sides of the airport.
StormwaterImprovements
Lake Trafford Road Area Madison Avenue Channel Project
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The North 3rd Street Drainage proposed project is located on
North 3rd Street between 2nd Avenue and Roberts Avenue
West. The project would include roadside swales, installation of
inlets on 3rd Street, construction of a storm drainpipe system to
alleviate ponding and allow conveyance southward to the storm
drain system on West Main Street. Cost for repairs is estimated
at$600,000.Thegrantfundingcontractisnowfinalized,andthe
project is entering the contractor bidding phase.
The Eden Garden Bypass Drainage Improvement proposed
project is located in the area south of Westclox St., east of
Boxwood Dr., west of Carson Rd., and generally north and
northeast of Eden Gardens. The project will construct a new
ditch along the northern boundary of Eden Gardens, install a 24”
pipe under Boxwood Dr. to tie into the existing ditch along the
northwestboundaryofEdenGardenstoconveyflowsfurther
west. Cost for repairs is estimated at $600,000. The County
applied for CDBG-DR grant funding for this project.
North 3rd St. and Westclox St. Project
Eden Garden Bypass Drainage ImprovementProposed Project
Stormwater Improvements
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Safe Route to School: Eden Park Elementary
- 6’ Sidewalk on the south and west side of the road.
- Construction costs $663,000.
- Funded with Safe Routes to School funds in FY 21/22.
- Construction in FY 22/23
- Adding time to the contract, a stop work order was issued
until Change Order is approved.
In 2019, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contractor,
Ajax Paving Industries of Florida began work to widen SR 82 from Gator
Slough Lane to SR 29. This project will widen the roadway from a two-
lane undivided roadway to a four-lane divided roadway, allowing for
a future six-lane roadway. The construction of the roundabout at the
intersection of SR 82 and SR 29 is expected to open in February 2022.
Road Projects
SR 82 Road Widening Project Gator Slough Lane to SR 29
Rendering of roundabout
Design for Projects 1&2 (Lake Trafford) started in 2021.
Lake Trafford Road Projects
Carson Road Project
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Development Highlights
2021 was a busy year for both business development and expansion, as
well as infrastructure improvements in the community. Due to Covid-19
Staff, the CRA and MSTU advisory boards were not able to attend
various ribbon-cutting ceremonies but provided virtual support.
O’Reilly Auto Parts – 1004 North 15th Street (SR29)Construction started in July 2021.
Dollar General - New Constuction on Main Street
Arrowhead Development - A&R Builders of SWFL Inc.
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Development Highlights
The Guadalupe Center broke ground on October 30, 2020 for a
new educational campus that will create lasting, transformational
change for students in Immokalee. The van Otterloo Family Campus
for Learning will feature two academic buildings with multiple
classrooms, a library, learning lab, cafeteria and kitchen, playground,
administrativeoffices,mentorlounges,commonsareas,amedical
and dental suite, outdoor gardens and a student wall of fame.
The campus will accommodate up to 154 students in Guadalupe
Center’s Early Childhood Education Program, as well as 125 high
school students in the college-preparatory Tutor Corps Program.
Guadalupe Center named the campus in honor of Rose-Marie and
Eijk van Otterloo, whose generous $5 million matching gift helped
launch the project and inspired others to give. Within the campus,
Brynne & Bob Coletti Hall will become the new home for the Tutor
Corps Program. Barron Collier Companies donated 9.5 acres for the
new campus.
Guadalupe Center van Otterloo Campus for Learning
The Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance proposed housing
development consists of 8 buildings with 16 apartments each or 128
units in all. Construction will progress in phases. Housing units will
be two and three bedroom apartments ranging in size from about
750 to 950 square feet. Land clearing started in September 2021.
Groundbreaking was held on November 10, 2021.
Construction is underway.
Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance (IFHA)
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Habitat for Humanity of Collier County Kaicasa Housing Development
- Two-story home design
-Three&Four-unitconfigurations
- Contemporary style architecture
- Affordable, no-interest mortgages
- Three and four-bedroom, two-bath homes
- Great room design
- Single-car garage
Kaicasa will be located at the Southeast corner of Immokalee, on State
Road 29 as you enter the agricultural village from the south. The new
affordable community will sit adjacent to the existing Farm Workers
Village: subsidized housing built in the 1970s for local and migrant farm
workers that is often criticized for its conditions. Many Habitat Collier
partner families have lived there prior to purchasing their homes. Once
complete, this neighborhood will boast nearly 280 homes, making it the
largest Habitat subdivision in the country.
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Kaicasa Bridge Entrance Complete
First home owners December 2021
Ten years. Three Phases.
Projected Phase Progress:
(estimated to begin late
2022)
Phase 1: approximately
126 home
Phase 2: approximately
110 homes
Phase 3: approximately 44
homes
Immokalee Foundation Learning Lab 18-home subdivision
The Immokalee Foundation Learning Lab 18-home subdivision is
currently under construction. Collier Enterprises donated the 8.3 acres
of land for a housing subdivision that will serve as a hands-on learning
laboratory for students in the foundation’s program, Career Pathways:
Empowering Students to Succeed. BCB Homes, is serving as the
general contractor.
On July 13, 2021, The Board of County Commissioners directed staff
to develop a workforce development grant agreement with The
Immokalee Foundation to offset development costs on the housing
subdivision for the Career Pathways Learning Lab, in the amount of
$500,000.
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The RCMA proposed childcare center and community hub consist of
childcareclassrooms,areaoffice,andplayground.Thedevelopment
will accommodate 234 children and 30 employees. RCMA will be
presenting the project to the CRA Advisory Board at a future meeting.
The proposed Casa San Juan Diego Multi-Family affordable housing
development in Immokalee is a partnership between the National
Development of America, Inc. and the Diocese of Venice to develop
80 affordable rental units on 9.6 acres of land adjacent to Our Lady
of Guadalupe Church. National Development of America, Inc.
has applied for grant funding to build the Casa San Juan Diego
development in Immokalee.
A 96-bed, 28-unit rental community at Esperanza Place. The shared-
housing model enables unrelated adults to share rental apartments
through individual rather than household leases. Residents enjoy
landlord-paid utilities, basic furnishings and service-enriched living
at a monthly cost ranging from $225 to $250 per month per person.
This is Rural Neighborhood’s 4th shared housing venture.
Casa Amigos – Farmworker units at Esperanza Place
Casa San Juan Diego Multi-Family Affordable Housing Development National Development of America, Inc.
Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) Childcare Development Center and Community Hub
Development Highlights
Casa San Juan Diego will only be 2 story units
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The original proposed development was approved by the CCPC on
May 6, 2021. PUD was approved under Zoning Ordinance 21-22 and
Resolution 21-116 for 4,650 SF store, 1,000 sf car wash and 16 unleaded
and 4 diesel fueling positions. 7 Eleven is requesting to amend PUD to
add a drive through and remove car wash.
At the October 20, 2021 CRA meeting the advisory board voted
unanimously to support requested changes to remove car wash and
add drive thru.
Proposed 7 Eleven at corner of 9th and Main Street
Everglades Distillers Ribbon Cutting
A veteran / family owned and operated distillery aimed at crafting
a variety of Ultra Premium Spirits with Florida Appeal located on
Airpark Blvd.
Immokalee Fire Station #30 Ground Breaking
Seminole Trading Post Ground Breaking
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Remembrance
Monica was a cherished mother,
grandmother, sister and friend.
She worked as the Administrative
Assistant for the CRA since June
2019. She enjoyed loteria (bingo)
and dancing to Tejano music.
She made a lasting impression on
all who knew her and will never be
forgotten.
1972 - 2021
Monica Ayala (Acosta)
Monica is survived by her daughter
Mireya Acosta, 2 sons; Marvin
Ayala and Gabriel Acosta, 5
grandchildren, 2 sisters; Marlene
Ayala and Magda Ayala, 1 brother
Mario Ayala along with many
nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was born in Naples Florida
to father Humberto Ayala and
mother Amparo Gomez Ayala on
November 27, 1972.
Frankie was a strong, kindhearted man. He was loved by
many. He served on the Immokalee CRA Advisory board
since April 2019.
He is survived by Rosa Sierra (Mother), Bonnie Mckinney
(Daughter), Emmanuel Leon (Son), Melanie Leon (Daughter)
and Theresa Medina (Spouse)
Frankie was laid to rest in Naguabo, Puerto Rico.
1961 - 2021
Francisco “Frankie” Leon
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CRAProject Status Report
REDEVELOPMENT GOALS/OBJECTIVES
PLAN PAGE
REFERENCE RELEVANT PROJECTS INITIATED STATUS
CRA
AMOUNT*
MSTU
BUDGET OTHER**
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOAL
LAND USE PLANNING
Collier County Community Redevelopment Plan 4.4 -27 Immokalee Redevelopment Plan updates Initiated in 2020. Efforts specific to Section 4 of the
plan, amended in 2019. Public
Hearing Process February 2022.
Adoption scheduled for May 2022.
$95,310
Collier County Growth Management Plan 4.4 -27 Immokalee Area Master Plan adopted updates County staff prioritized
implementation schedule.
County staff initiated according to
priority.
DEVELOPMENT
Streamline and clarify development process 4.4 -27 Commercial Façade Grant Program Initiated in 2008. CRA
provides financial façade
incentives to businesses in
Immokalee area up to
$20,000.
On-going; will be revising grant
policies.
$80,000
Streamline and clarify development process 4.4 -27 Sweat Equity Commercial Grant Program Initiated in 2015. CRA
provides financial material
cost incentives to
businesses in Immokalee
area up to $1,000.
On-going; will be revising grant
policies.
$20,000
Streamline and clarify development process 4.4 -27 Economic Development Incentive Program TBD
Streamline and clarify development process 4.4 -27 Florida Heartland Economic Region of Opportunity (FHERO) Site
Improvement Plan DEO Grant
$13,540
Streamline and clarify development process 4.4 -27 Florida Heartland Economic Region of Opportunity (FHERO) Retail
Demand Analysis DEO Grant
Initiated in February 2021 Retail Demand Analysis Study was
completed in August 2021.
$7,770
Economic Development Strategy 4.4 -27 Economic Development Strategy
INFRASTRUCTURE (TRANSPORTATION, CONNECTIVITY, &
WALKABILITY)
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for pedestrians 4.4 -27 Immokalee Sidewalk Project - Phase II - Carver & S. Fifth Street Design was completed in
2020.
Construction began in September
2020 and was completed in April
2021.
$133,554 $94,679
(FY20)
$676,365
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for pedestrians 4.4 -27 Immokalee Sidewalk Project - Phase III - W. Eustis Ave. and
Delaware Ave.
Design was started in
August 2021.
Design is expected to be completed
June 2022.
$250,000 $114,763
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for active
transportation modes
4.4 -27 TIGER Grant Coordination - Lighting Improvements MSTU to pay for Utility
fees.
Construction fund allocated for
upcoming years from CRA and MSTU.
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for active
transportation modes
4.4 -27 Main Street Conceptual Plan Project: SR29 from 1st Street North to
9th Street North
Design will start in 2022
with MSTU Funds.
Develop concept plan for
revitalizing Main Street
Corridor.
Construction fund allocated for
upcoming years from CRA and MSTU.
$423,700 $200,000
Increase safety, comfort, and connectivity for active
transportation modes
4.4 -27 First Street Corridor Conceptual Plan Project - South First Street
from Main Street to School Road/Seminole Crossing Trail.
Initiated in September
2020. Completed concept
design plan in September
2021.
Applied for CDBG Grant to move
forward with Design plan for First
Street Corridor Project. If awarded
design will start in FY 2023.
$250,000 $250,000
(applied for
CDBG
Grant)
REDEVELOPMENT GOALS/OBJECTIVES
PLAN PAGE
REFERENCE RELEVANT PROJECTS INITIATED STATUS
CRA
AMOUNT*
MSTU
BUDGET OTHER**
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOAL
INFRASTRUCTURE (TRANSPORTATION, CONNECTIVITY, &
WALKABILITY) Con=nued
Ensure infrastructure will effec=vely achieve its primary purpose.4.4 -27 Refurbish 3 Mast Arm Poles at the Intersec=on of 1st and Main, 9th and Main and
CharloYe and New Market Road)
Ini=ated in September 2021.Mast Arm refurbishing was completed in
December 2021.
$97,635
Ensure infrastructure will effec=vely achieve its primary purpose.4.4 -27 Stormwater Improvement Program Allocate CRA funds for priority
project.
$278,000
COMMUNITY IMAGE GOAL
PUBLIC SPACE, PARKS, & OPEN SPACE
Ensure a clean and well maintained public realm 4.4 -27 CRA Property Maintenance South 9th Street Ongoing maintenance of CRA
property.
Maintained by Landscape Contract.$6,500
Ensure a clean and well maintained public realm 4.4 -27 CRA Property Maintenance First Street Zocalo Park Ongoing maintenance of CRA
property.
Maintained by Park staff.$10,000 $10,000 $20,000
Ensure a clean and well maintained public realm. Improve the public area.4.4 -27 First Street Corridor Zocalo Improvements Design completed in 2020. Electrical upgrades, installa=on of the kiosk and
the reloca=on of the bike rack were completed in
2021.
$50,000 $20,425
Ensure a clean and well maintained public realm. Improve the public area.4.4 -27 Parks and Recrea=on Partnership Ini=ated evalua=on of Zocalo Park
and Dreamland Neighborhood Park
in 2021.
Pending direc=on from the board.$70,000
COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CLEANUP
Improve Community Neighborhoods 4.4 -27 Priori=ze Neighborhood ini=a=ve Community events are being produced to aim for
neighborhood ini=a=ve.
$183,600
Improve Community Safety 4.4 -27 Community Safety and Clean Up Strategy- code enforcement issues and safety Develop Educa=on Program.communica=on was conducted all 2021 with other
organiza=ons to con=nue to improve safety.
COORDINATION
Improve range of Human Services 4.4 -27
Improve approaches and tools for communica=ng 4.4 -27 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan
Coordinate with Collier County & Regulatory Agencies 4.4 -27
Coordinate with MSTU 4.4 -27
Seek Grant Funds/Leverage Funds 4.4 -27
Note:
* GRANT FUNDS *Es=mates based on 2021 Budget Amounts or Purchase Orders
TBD - Funding amount and funding source is to be determined ** Other includes Community Development Block Grant funds
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CRAProject Status Report cont.
REDEVELOPMENT GOALS/OBJECTIVES
PLAN PAGE
REFERENCE RELEVANT PROJECTS INITIATED STATUS
CRA
AMOUNT*
MSTU
BUDGET OTHER**
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOAL
INFRASTRUCTURE (TRANSPORTATION, CONNECTIVITY, &
WALKABILITY) Con=nued
Ensure infrastructure will effec=vely achieve its primary purpose.4.4 -27 Refurbish 3 Mast Arm Poles at the Intersec=on of 1st and Main, 9th and Main and
CharloYe and New Market Road)
Ini=ated in September 2021.Mast Arm refurbishing was completed in
December 2021.
$97,635
Ensure infrastructure will effec=vely achieve its primary purpose.4.4 -27 Stormwater Improvement Program Allocate CRA funds for priority
project.
$278,000
COMMUNITY IMAGE GOAL
PUBLIC SPACE, PARKS, & OPEN SPACE
Ensure a clean and well maintained public realm 4.4 -27 CRA Property Maintenance South 9th Street Ongoing maintenance of CRA
property.
Maintained by Landscape Contract.$6,500
Ensure a clean and well maintained public realm 4.4 -27 CRA Property Maintenance First Street Zocalo Park Ongoing maintenance of CRA
property.
Maintained by Park staff.$10,000 $10,000 $20,000
Ensure a clean and well maintained public realm. Improve the public area.4.4 -27 First Street Corridor Zocalo Improvements Design completed in 2020. Electrical upgrades, installa=on of the kiosk and
the reloca=on of the bike rack were completed in
2021.
$50,000 $20,425
Ensure a clean and well maintained public realm. Improve the public area.4.4 -27 Parks and Recrea=on Partnership Ini=ated evalua=on of Zocalo Park
and Dreamland Neighborhood Park
in 2021.
Pending direc=on from the board.$70,000
COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CLEANUP
Improve Community Neighborhoods 4.4 -27 Priori=ze Neighborhood ini=a=ve Community events are being produced to aim for
neighborhood ini=a=ve.
$183,600
Improve Community Safety 4.4 -27 Community Safety and Clean Up Strategy- code enforcement issues and safety Develop Educa=on Program.communica=on was conducted all 2021 with other
organiza=ons to con=nue to improve safety.
COORDINATION
Improve range of Human Services 4.4 -27
Improve approaches and tools for communica=ng 4.4 -27 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan
Coordinate with Collier County & Regulatory Agencies 4.4 -27
Coordinate with MSTU 4.4 -27
Seek Grant Funds/Leverage Funds 4.4 -27
Note:
* GRANT FUNDS *Es=mates based on 2021 Budget Amounts or Purchase Orders
TBD - Funding amount and funding source is to be determined ** Other includes Community Development Block Grant funds
1
2021
No tax increment funds were allocated directly to affordable housing in 2021.
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ImmokaleeTax Increment Revenues 2000-2021
Taxable Total
Fiscal Taxable Value TIF
Year Value % Change Increment Provided
FY99
FY00 148,645,590
FY01 156,720,943 5.4% 8,075,353 33,335
FY02 176,095,104 12.4% 27,449,514 123,000
FY03 196,490,394 11.6% 47,844,804 212,900
FY04 214,158,072 9.0% 65,512,482 291,500
FY05 228,019,489 6.5% 79,373,899 353,200
FY06 259,056,291 13.6% 110,410,701 491,400
FY07 341,537,872 31.8% 192,892,282 803,800
FY08 392,444,888 14.9% 243,799,298 889,000
FY09 374,317,144 -4.6% 225,671,554 822,900
FY10 288,108,618 -23.0% 139,463,028 560,600
FY11 261,857,985 -9.1% 113,212,395 460,400
FY12 235,844,805 -9.9% 87,199,215 354,600
FY13 214,569,564 -9.0% 65,923,974 268,000
FY14 227,275,140 5.9% 78,629,550 319,800
FY15 236,186,328 3.9% 87,540,738 356,000
FY16 256,919,738 8.8% 108,274,148 440,300
FY17 279,791,067 8.9% 131,145,477 544,600
FY18 300,041,620 7.2% 151,396,030 628,800
FY19 318,430,132 6.1% 169,784,542 705,000
FY20 330,798,753 3.9% 182,153,163 756,600
FY21 363,739,441 10.0% 215,093,851 893,300
Grand Total 10,309,035
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On September 14, 2021, the CRA
Board approved a budget amendment
authorizing carry-forward in CRA
Operating Fund (186) to the CRA
Capital Fund (786) to ensure compliance
with 163.387(7) Florida Statutes by
appropriatingfundstospecificprojects
pursuant to the approved community
redevelopment plan for the Immokalee
Community Redevelopment Area.
In accordance with Florida Statutes section 163.371(2), the annual report for the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area (ICRA)
hasbeenfiledwithCollierCounty.Thisreportincludesinformationonactivitiesforfiscalyear2021.InaccordancewithFloridaStatutes
section 163.387(8), the most recent complete audit report of the redevelopment trust fund will be published on the CRA website
(ImmokaleeCRA.com) within 45 days after completion. The most recent audit (2020) is available online at www.ImmokaleeCRA.com.
Immokalee CRASchedule of Revenues & Expenditures Budget to Actual
Budget Fiscal Year 2021 - CRA Opera9ons and Grants
Funds 186, 786, 715 & 716
Variance to
Adopted Amended Amended
Description Budget Budget Actual Budget
Revenues
Carry Forward $ 898,500 $ 1,509,166 $ 1,203,600 $ (305,566)
Interest 11,400 11,400 6,814 18,933
Trans Interfund 100,000 1,684,966 233,266 (1,451,700)
Trans Other Funds - 0 94,679 2,503 (92,176)
Tax Increment 893,300 893,300 893,300 - 0
Mgt. Fee 85,000 85,000 85,000 - 0
Misc. Rev - 0 - 0 1,334 1,334
Grant & Reimbursements - 0 675,365 608,729 (66,636)
Total Sources $ 1,988,200 $ 4,953,876 $ 3,034,546 $ (1,895,811)
Less: Intrafund Transfers (100,000) (1,684,966) (233,266) 1,451,700
Net Sources $ 1,888,200 $ 3,268,910 $ 2,801,280 $ (444,111)
Expenditures
Personal Services $ 194,700 $ 211,600 $ 207,644 $ (3,956)
Opera9ng Exp. 307,800 573,400 237,297 (336,103)
Capital Outlay and Projects 3,500 2,001,010 802,565 (1,198,445)
Grant Programs 125,000 225,000 - 0 (225,000)
Transfers 157,900 157,900 157,900 - 0
Trans Grant & Interfund 100,000 1,684,966 233,266 (1,451,700)
Reserves/Est. Carry Forward 999,300 100,000 1,395,874 1,295,874
Total Uses $ 1,888,200 $ 4,953,876 $ 3,034,546 $ (1,919,330)
Less: Interfund Transfers (100,000) (1,684,966) (233,266) 1,451,700
Net Uses $ 1,788,200 $ 3,268,910 $ 2,801,280 $ (467,630)
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Immokalee BeautificationMunicipal Services Taxing Unit Schedule of Revenues & Expenditures Budget to Actual Budget Year 2021 - Fund 162
Immokalee CRA Managed MSTU
Budget Fiscal Year 2021 - Immokalee Beautification MSTU
Fund 162
Variance to
Adopted Amended Amended
Description Budget Budget Actual Budget
Revenues
Beginning Balance $ 877,100 $ 1,047,558 $ 1,137,500 $ 89,942
Ad Valorem Taxes 408,451 408,451 414,671 6,221
Interest 6,649 6,649 5,423 (1,227)
Misc., TC & PA Trans - - 23,996 23,996
Total Sources $ 1,292,200 $ 1,462,658 $ 1,581,590 $ 118,932
Expenditures
Operating Exp. $ 278,500 $ 426,279 $ 160,606 $ (265,673)
Capital Outlay/Projects 110,000 38,000 13,605 (24,395)
Mgt. Fee 85,000 85,000 85,000 0
Cost of Tax Collection 13,500 13,500 12,066 (1,434)
Transfers - 94,679 2,503 (92,176)
Reserves/Est. Carry Forward 805,200 805,200 1,307,811 502,611
Total Uses $ 1,292,200 $ 1,462,658 $ 1,581,590 $ 118,932
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Immokalee CRA Managed Road Segment - Immokalee Road & SR 29 Schedule of Revenues & Expenditures Budget to Actual
Budget Year 2021 - Fund 111-163805Budget Fiscal Year 2021
Fund 111-163805
Variance to
Adopted Amended Amended
Description Budget Budget Actual Budget
Revenues
Net Cost Unincorp Gen'l Fund $ 217,900 $ 217,900 $ 206,981 $ (10,919)
Total Sources $ 217,900 $ 217,900 $ 206,981 $ (10,919)
Expenditures
Landscape Material $ 12,600 $ 12,600 $ 16,300 $ 3,700
Contractual Maintenance 175,000 175,000 163,876 (11,124)
Trash 4,000 4,000 2,551 (1,449)
Water & Electricity 19,000 19,000 18,460 (540)
Sprinkler/Other Supplies 7,300 7,300 5,794 (1,506)
Total Uses $ 217,900 $ 217,900 $ 206,981 $ (10,919)
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Packet Pg. 111 Attachment: Exhibit B Immokalee_Annual Report 2021_Final_Booklet (22041 : Immokalee Community
Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency - Immokalee
CareerSource Southwest Florida
750 South Fifth Street, Suite C
Immokalee, FL 34142
www.ImmokaleeToday.com
239-867-0025
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