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William L. McDaniel.Jr., District 5 Commissioner,Chairman November 7. 2022
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
Collier County Government Center
3299 Tamiami Trail East
Naples. FL 34112
RE: Paradise Coast Sports Complex Letter of Interest
Dear Chairman McDaniel:
Please consider this letter as our request to begin a dialogue with your office and the county executive
team to explore the possible sale or long-term lease of the Paradise Coast Sports Complex. We believe we
can take the vision the county began with and complete the facility over time and achieve the objectives
the county outlined when the project was initiated.
We recognize the facility must be a major tourism destination that diversifies your portfolio and supports
the county's destination resiliency. The facility must be available to the local residents while being a
centerpiece for local. regional.and national youth sports. We recognize the potential to include arts,
entertainment,semiprofessional play,and professional exhibitions as part of the diverse portfolio of
offerings we could bring to Collier County.
With the recent impact of Hurricane Ian. we are also aware the site must have an emergency response
component.and we would certainly be willing to include conditions in any transaction that would respect
the declaration of an emergency. Part of our dialogue would include the planning and execution of
construction for the remaining components of the facility, including an indoor facility that could be used
as a temporary shelter.
Our team has the financial strength. depth.and experience to complete the vision Collier County started.
When considering this request. please review the background and experience of our team at 3 Step Sports.
I have included a�link in the email to give you a high-level overview.
Should you consider this request favorably. we would work within your guidance to initiate a preliminary
due diligence review.develop a draft term sheet. and come back to the full board for consideration.
Si crely,
David Geaslen
Founder
Cc: Collier County Commissioners
Amy Patterson.County Manager