Agenda 01/24/2023 Item #11B (Expenditure of TDT funds in a not to exceed amount of $24,000,000 for the construction of an emergency berm necessay for protection of upland structures left vulnerable by Hurrican Ian)01/24/2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the expenditure of Tourist Development Tax funds in a not-to-exceed amount
of $24,000,000 for the construction of an emergency berm necessary for protection of upland structures left
vulnerable by Hurricane Ian, authorize the necessary budget amendment, authorize the Board to delegate
authority to the County Manager to execute a contract(s) for the construction of the emergency berm,
subject to being later ratified by the Board at its next regular meeting, and ma ke a finding that this
expenditure promotes tourism.
OBJECTIVE: To construct an emergency berm along eligible Collier County beaches for the protection of upland
structures from the danger of tropical storms during the upcoming 2023 hurricane season.
CONSIDERATIONS: On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian passed offshore of Collier County beaches
producing extreme waves and storm surge that heavily eroded County beaches and dunes. The County immediately
tasked APTIM Environmental and Infrastructure, LLC (“APTIM”) with surveying the sand losses from the beaches
and dunes to determine the necessary repairs needed to re-establish the protection provided to beachfront structures.
Following the hurricane, during October of 2022, representatives from the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”), and US Army Corps of Engineers conducted on-
site damage assessments of County beaches with County staff. All three agencies expressed concern for the heavy
dune losses and the vulnerability of upland structures from coastal storm flooding. FEMA policy allows for the
reimbursement of eligible emergency measures by local governments to provide protective measures to protect
improved property from floodwaters.
FEMA requires that all emergency work to be completed within six months of an emergency declaration in order to
be eligible for reimbursement. At its December 13, 2022 meeting (Agenda Item 11.D), the Board certified the
existence of a valid public emergency to approve the issuance of a standard County Work Order to APTIM for the
surveying, design, permitting and post-design services for the emergency berm. APTIM’s preliminary construction
cost estimate of $24,000,000 requires the purchase, hauling and placement of appr oximately 400,000 cubic yards of
beach compatible sand with an in-place average cost of approximately $60 per cubic yard. The construction of an
emergency berm must begin immediately in order to complete construction by the FEMA deadline of March 23,
2023. Further, unless the emergency berm is completed prior to the 2023 hurricane season starting June 1, gulf -
front properties will be left exposed to potential flooding from tropical systems. Only those beaches with public
access are eligible for Tourist Development Tax funding. Portions of the beach deemed ineligible will require
alternate funding sources. The ultimate construction project(s) will be formal competitively bid and a contract(s)
will be entered into to provide those services. Staff is currently exploring the best method to solicit and engage the
construction services.
If the County is successful in meeting FEMA deadlines, the County may expect/seek FEMA reimbursement of 75%
of the costs associated with the construction of the emergency berm pl us an additional 12.5% share from the State
of Florida Emergency Management Services. Legislation related to the Hurricane Ian and Nicole recovery plan,
recently signed by the Governor of Florida may provide additional funding for the non -federal cost share of the
project.
Staff requests that the Board delegate authority to the County Manager to execute the contract(s) resulting from the
formal competitive bid process for the construction of an emergency berm, subject to being ratified by the Board at
its next regular meeting, and make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no impact to the Growth Management Plan related to this
action.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: This item was approved by the Coastal Advisory
Committee (CAC) on January 12, 2023 (8-0) and will be presented to the Tourist Development Council (TDC) on
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LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality, and requires majority vote for
Board approval.-SRT
FISCAL IMPACT: A budget amendment is required in the amount of $24,000,000 to reallocate funding from
reserves within the TDC Beach Renourishment Fund (195) to Hurricane Ian, Project 50280. The source of funding
is the Tourist Development Tax. The current reserve budget in Fund (195) is $64,721,300.
Portions of the beach deemed ineligible for Tourist Development Tax funding, if ultimately included in the project,
will require alternate funding sources and subsequent BCC approval.
RECOMMENDATION: To approve the expenditure of Tourist Development Tax funds in a not -to-exceed
amount of $24,000,000 for the construction of an emergency berm necessary for protection of upland structures left
vulnerable by Hurricane Ian, authorize the Board to delegate authority to the County Manager to execute a
contract(s) for the construction of the emergency berm, subject to being later ratified by the Board at its next
regular meeting, and make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism.
Prepared By: Andrew Miller, P.E., Coastal Zone Management, Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees and Program
Management Division
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 11.B
Doc ID: 24296
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the expenditure of Tourist Development Tax funds in a not-to-
exceed amount of $24,000,000 for the construction of an emergency berm necessary for protection of upland
structures left vulnerable by Hurricane Ian, authorize the necessary budget amendment, authorize the Board to
delegate authority to the County Manager to execute a contract(s) for the construction of the emergency berm,
subject to being later ratified by the Board at its next regular meeting, and make a finding that this expenditure
promotes tourism. (Andrew Miller, P.E., Manager, Coastal Zone Management)
Meeting Date: 01/24/2023
Prepared by:
Title: – Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management
Name: Farron Bevard
01/09/2023 2:21 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Capital Proj Plan, Impact Fees – Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program
Management
Name: Beth Johnssen
01/09/2023 2:21 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Growth Management Department Jeanne Marcella Transportation Management Services Department Completed
01/09/2023 3:12 PM
Growth Management Operations Support Tara Castillo Additional Reviewer Completed
01/09/2023 3:40 PM
Procurement Services Ana Reynoso Level 1 Purchasing Gatekeeper Completed 01/09/2023 3:56 PM
Procurement Services Sandra Herrera Additional Reviewer Completed 01/09/2023 3:59 PM
Growth Management Operations Support Brandy Otero Additional Reviewer Completed
01/09/2023 4:26 PM
Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management Beth Johnssen Additional Reviewer Completed
01/10/2023 3:02 PM
Growth Management Department Trinity Scott Transportation Completed 01/10/2023 4:37 PM
County Attorney's Office Scott Teach Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 01/12/2023 8:30 AM
Grants Erica Robinson Level 2 Grants Review Completed 01/13/2023 7:41 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 01/13/2023 8:33 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 01/13/2023 11:21 AM
Office of Management and Budget Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer Completed 01/15/2023 9:35 AM
County Manager's Office Ed Finn CMO Completed 01/16/2023 4:44 PM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 01/17/2023 11:50 AM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Additional Reviewer Completed 01/17/2023 2:43 PM
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County Manager's Office Dan Rodriguez Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 01/18/2023 12:15 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 01/24/2023 9:00 AM
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 15.B.1
Doc ID: 24430
Item Summary: Rock Crushing Update
Meeting Date: 01/24/2023
Prepared by:
Title: Sr. Operations Analyst – County Manager's Office
Name: Geoffrey Willig
01/18/2023 12:06 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Department Head - GMD – Growth Management Department
Name: James C French
01/18/2023 12:06 PM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig County Manager Review Completed 01/18/2023 12:06 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 01/24/2023 9:00 AM
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