Agenda 06/14/2022 Item #16D1 (Paradise Coast Blueway Paddling Trail Designation)06/14/2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve and authorize the Parks and Recreation staff to apply for designation
of the Paradise Coast Blueway Paddling Trail through the Florida Office of Greenways and Trails.
OBJECTIVE: To identify the Paradise Coast Blueway Paddling Trail as a state-designated paddling
trail.
CONSIDERATIONS: The mission of the Florida Greenways and Trails System is to create a network of
greenways and trails throughout Florida, connecting one end of the state to the other, from Key West to
Pensacola. The designation program was established to further the purposes, goals, and objectives of the
System; ensure an inclusive and interconnected system of greenways and trails; encourage voluntary
partnerships in conservation, development, and management of system components; provide recognition
for individual components of the system and those partners involved; raise public awareness of the
conservation and recreation benefits of the system components. The Florida Office of Greenways and
Trails coordinates the designated trails and works with local and regional managers. For a water body to
be included as a state-designated paddling trail, a government body or non-profit entity must agree to
manage the trail and apply for designation through an established process through the Office of
Greenways and Trails.
The Paradise Coast Blueway Paddling Trail currently exists, but it is not yet state-designated. The
designation of this trail will establish a connection to the Great Calusa Blueway state -designated trail in
Lee County to the north.
If this application is approved for submission and subsequently accepted by the Florida Greenways and
Trails Council, Collier County will seek to enter into a designation agreement with the State of Florida to
govern the Paradise Coast Blueway’s participation in the Florida Greenways and Trails System. The final
designation agreement will be brought before the Board of County Commissioners (Board) for approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no Fiscal impact associated with this item. However, should the designation
be obtained, trail guide markers may be installed to mark the Paradise Coast Blueway Paddling Trail at an
estimated fiscal impact of approximately $50,000. The intention would be for the County to seek grant
funds for this expense.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact associated with this
item.
ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION: On April 20, 2022, the Collier County Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board unanimously recommended that the Board of County Commissioners apply
for the designation of the Paradise Coast Blueway Paddling Trail through the Florida Office of
Greenways and Trails.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote
for approval. -CMG
RECOMMENDATION: To approve and authorize the Parks and Recreation Staff to apply for
designation of the Paradise Coast Blueway Paddling Trail through the Florida Office of Greenways and
Trails.
Prepared By: Melissa Hennig, Environmental Specialist, Parks and Recreation Division
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.1
Doc ID: 22201
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve and authorize the Parks and Recreation staff to
apply for designation of the Paradise Coast Blueway Paddling Trail through the Florida Office of
Greenways and Trails.
Meeting Date: 06/14/2022
Prepared by:
Title: – Public Services Department
Name: Todd Henry
05/10/2022 7:45 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Department Head – Public Services Department
Name: Tanya Williams
05/10/2022 7:45 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Parks & Recreation Olema Edwards Additional Reviewer Completed 05/11/2022 5:55 PM
Operations & Veteran Services Kimberley Grant Additional Reviewer Completed 05/13/2022 1:20 PM
Public Services Department Todd Henry PSD Level 1 Reviewer Completed 05/19/2022 2:00 PM
Public Services Department Tanya Williams PSD Department Head Review Completed 05/24/2022 10:27 AM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 05/27/2022 9:01 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 05/27/2022 9:57 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 05/27/2022 10:06 AM
Growth Management Operations Support Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer Completed 06/01/2022 11:51 AM
County Manager's Office Dan Rodriguez Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 06/02/2022 8:49 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 06/14/2022 9:00 AM
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