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Radio Road Beautification M.S.T.U.
Advisory Committee
8300 Radio Road
Naples, Florida 34104
December 12, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 3:01 PM.
A quorum of five was present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
II. ATTENDANCE
Advisory Committee: Dale Lewis, Chair; Maria Schoenfelder, Vice Chair.
Michael Cashman; Frank Cooper; Harry Wilson
County Staff: Harry Sells, Project Manager; Michelle Arnold, Director PINE (ZOOM);
Rosio Garcia, Operations Coordinator (Excused)
Landscape: Juan Cruz, Superior Landscaping and Lawn Service
Others: Wendy Warren, Premier Staffing, Transcriptionist
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Lewis moved to approve the Agenda of the Radio Road Bealdification M.S. T. U.
Second by Vice Chair Schoenfelder. Carried unanimously 5 - 0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 12, 2022
Chair Lewis moved to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2022, meeting as presented.
Second by Mr. Cooper. Carried unanimously 5 -- 0.
November 14, 2022
Chair Lewis moved to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2022, meeting as presenter.
Second by Mr. Cashman. Carried unanimously 5 — 0.
V. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT -. Introduction of Superior Landscaping
Mr. Sells introduced Juan Cruz, Supervisor for Superior Landscaping and Lawn Service who also
maintains Radio Road for Collier County.
The three-year contract, with two (2) one-year renewal options, commencing December 12,
2022, includes monthly landscape and irrigation maintenance of Devonshire Boulevard and the
Rich King Memorial Greenway landscaping.
Mr. Sells noted that ornamental trees on Devonshire Boulevard, destroyed by Hurricane Ian, have yet to
be replaced.
VI. PROJECT MANAGER REPORT — Harry Sells
A. Review Current Budget Report 12/12/2022
Radio Road MSTU Fund Budget 158 dated December 12, 2022
• FY-23 Taxable Value increased 17.39% over FY-22.
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• The FY-23 millage rate, approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), is 0.0000.
• The FY-23 budget will be funded by Carry Forward Funds.
• Transfers and Contributions, Line 9, are $332,326.20, a carry-over of unexpended
FY-22 funds.
• Total Revenue, Line 10, is $443,026.20, including investment interest, transfers,
contributions, and expenditures.
• Purchase Orders: (Contractors)
➢ Hannula Landscaping — Landscape & Irrigation for Rich King Entryway. The project is
completed.
➢ Premier Staffing -- Transcription Services.
➢ SiteOne Landscape Supply — Irrigation Parts & Pumps.
➢ Superior Landscaping Services --
o Incidentals is for landscape refurbishment and miscellaneous.
o Grounds Maintenance includes irrigation repairs.
• Red indicates a Purchase Order has been closed and the money expended.
• Operating Expense, Line 25, is budgeted at $154,700.00; with current Commitments of
$94,270.69, Expenditures of $11,722.01, and a Budget Remainder (unspent operating funds)
of $49,707,30,
• Capital Outlay, line 27, budgeted at $68,026.20, has a current Commitment of 8,000.00 for
balance of payment on the Rich King Memorial Greenway Entrance Project, Expenditures
for invoices paid to Hannula Landscaping in the amount of $10,026,20 and a Budget
remainder of $50,000,00,
• Transfer to Fund 11 1, Line 28, in the amount of $43,900.00, is for M.S.T.U. Staff salaries
and accrued County overhead related to M.S.T.U. operations.
• Reserves, Line 31, budgeted at $67,400.00, is designated for Insurance and Catastrophic
damage repair.
• Total Budget, Line 32, lists FY-23 M.S.T.U. budgeted funds at $334,026.20; with tabulated
Commitments of$102,270.69, Expenditures of $21,748.21, and a Budget Remainder (total
unspent funds) of $210,007.30. The Budget amount of $334,026.20 does not change during
the fiscal year.
B. Sigbtliue Issues at Appleby — Removal of Plants
• Green Apple Ficus shrubs were removed to improve the left view line of sight exiting the
shopping center at the Appleby location.
• A cost quote will be solicited to remove four (4) Sabal Palms on Devonshire Boulevard.
Vice Chair Schoenfelder motioned to retain five Sabal Palms in the existing group in the
Devonshire Boulevard median. Second by Chair Lewis. Carried unanimously 5 — 0.
C. Status of Irrigation System
Rich King Memorial Greenway
• Adjustments are being made to the system to ensure the volume of water- distributed is
adequate for the plantings.
• The system has a smart irrigation controller which can be operated manually if necessary
D. Rich King Refurbishment Status Report
flannula Landscaping and Irrigation, Inc. has completed the landscaping project at the south entry of
the Rich King Memorial Greenway on Radio Road.
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• Florida Power & Light's (FPL) installation of poles on the east side of the property damaged
a palm tree, perennial peanut and possibly irrigation lines.
• FPI, will pay for the refurbishment of damaged M.S.`I'.U. assets.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion of Budget Reserve Policy, Maintenance Plan
Reserve for Capital
• Funds from Reserves, Line 30, can be accessed for the current year's expenditures or to
finance special projects consistent with the M.S.T.U. Ordinance, upon a recommendation by
the Advisory Committee and approval by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
• The Capital Asset Management Plana, which identifies community assets and defines
financial requirements to maintain these assets, as well as reserves for catastrophic events,
are reflected in the Budget as Capital for Reserve.
• The maintenance of the Rich King Greenway will increase original projection for annual
landscape maintenance by $3,000.00, bringing the total commitment to $106,900.00.
• Structural damage caused by Hurricane Ian was significantly less than Hurricane Irma,
however Reserves must be adequate to finance a catastrophic event.
The Committee discussed:
• The Plan, updated annually, should be formatted in two (2) sections
➢ Asset Repair and Replacement expense short and long term.
➢ Asset Annual Maintenance Expense.
Mr. Sells will:
• Reformat and update the Asset Management Plan report.
• Present the plan for review to the Committee at the January 2023 meeting.
• Initiate internal FY-23 budget discussions with the Office of Budget Management (OMB)
Ms. Arnold commented the Commillee's proactive approach to the review of Reserve Funds and
interest in collecting data for documentation and tabulation to ident0j; needs is positive.
B. Radio Road at Devonshire Blvd. and Countryside Dr. Intersection Improvements
• The Road Maintenance Division and Traffic Operations plan to modify the Radio Road left
turn lanes at the intersection of Devonshire Blvd. and Countryside Dr. by twelve (12) feet.
• The main water line for Devonshire Blvd. runs under the roadway and must be relocated.
• The Road Maintenance Division will prepare the contract, perform the work, and install a
new irrigation line parallel to the County's line.
• Funds for the irrigation line relocation will be expensed from the M.S.T.U. Capital Outlay
budget after installation.
The Committee -vs ill be apprised of the timeline and cost,for the irrigation line construction by Staff
at a fitture meeting.
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VIII. NEW BUSINESS
None
IX. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
None
X. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by the
Chair at 4:18 P.M.
NEXT M.S.T.U. MEETING
JANUARY 9, 2023 - 3:00 PM
495 Belville Boulevard
Naples, Florida 34104
RADIO ROAD MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chair
The Minutes were approved by the Committee on 3 2023 as presented X or as
amended
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