Agenda 07/11/2023 Item #10A (Clear concerns and approval the the Tree Farm Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development)10.A
07/ 11 /2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Discussion to clear the record concerning last meeting's public hearing and approval of the Tree Farm
Mixed -Use Planned Unit Development (Item 9A).
OBJECTIVE: To clear the record as to public participation during last meeting's public hearing and approval of
the Tree Farm Mixed -Use Planned Unit Development (Item 9A).
CONSIDERATIONS: I have received certain comments from residents of the Quarry concerning this public
hearing that I would like to discuss.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
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Prepared by: Burt L. Saunders, Commissioner District 3
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 10.A
Doe ID: 25930
Item Summary: Discussion to clear the record concerning last meeting's public hearing and approval of the Tree
Farm Mixed -Use Planned Unit Development (Item 9A). (Sponsored by Commissioner Saunders)
Meeting Date: 07/11/2023
Prepared by:
Title: Legal Assistant — County Attorney's Office
Name: Wanda Rodriguez
06/21/2023 4:02 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Commissioner District 3 — Board of County Commissioners
Name: Burt Saunders
06/21/2023 4:02 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Office of Management and Budget
County Attorney's Office
County Manager's Office
Board of County Commissioners
Wanda Rodriguez Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Skipped 07/05/2023 10:17 AM
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 07/05/2023 10:47 AM
Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 07/05/2023 12:17 PM
Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending
07/11 /2023 9:00 AM
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to hear a summary report of the Florida State Legislature's Office of Program Policy
Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) study on exhaust system noise regulation for motor
vehicles and motor -driven vehicles, and receive an update from Quiet Florida regarding reducing noise
pollution from illegal vehicle modifications.
OBJECTIVE: To hear a summary of the OPPAGA report received by the Florida Legislature and receive an
update from Quiet Florida regarding reducing the noise pollution from illegal vehicle modifications.
CONSIDERATIONS: On January 23, 2023, in anticipation of the upcoming budget cycle, Commissioners
Saunders asked the County Manager to work with the Sheriff's office to address the noise pollution caused by
vehicle modifications. The increase in noise pollution is a source of profound concern due to the social, health,
and environmental impacts. According to law enforcement, the modifications to vehicles causing the increased
noise and air pollution include illegal muffler modifications, altered or removed catalytic converters, and the
removal of anti -pollution measures on heavy duty trucks. These modifications constitute a serious hazard to the
public and the environment.
On February 28, 2023, the Board heard the request by Quiet Florida to reduce the noise pollution from illegal
vehicle modifications. At that time, the Board directed staff to provide a report on noise cameras, work with
Sheriff and Quiet Florida on public education options, and pursue an overview of recommendations by the Sheriff
to OPPAGA.
In 2022, the City of Miami Beach instituted a pilot program to monitor noise pollution; however, based upon
current state law, the City is limited to providing warnings to drivers and is unable to issue citations using the
noise cameras. In support of state action on this issue, the City of Miami Beach enacted Resolution 2022-32441,
urging the Florida Legislature to enact legislation expressly authorizing counties and municipalities to utilize
noise cameras in order to issue traffic citations for excessive vehicular noise.
OPPAGA was directed by the Legislature to provide the results of the study to the Governor, President of the
Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives no later than June 1, 2023.
Quiet Florida will also provide an update with suggestions to reduce the noise pollution from illegal vehicle
modification.
Pursuant to Section 316.293(5) F.S., the Sheriff's Office issues citations to drivers of vehicles with modified
exhaust systems and businesses and individuals that make such modifications. A non-moving violation fine of $113
is supplemented by penalties applied in Section 318.18 F.S., which provides an additional fine of $200 for a first
offense and $500 for a second or subsequent offense.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no impact to the Growth Management Plan related to this
action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal issues at
this time and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board hear a summary of the OPPAGA report and an update from Quiet
Florida.
Prepared by: Burt Saunders, Commissioner, District 3
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ATTACHMENT(S)
1.OPPAGA Report 23-04 (PDF)
2. Modified Mufflers 1 (PPTX)
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