GG MSTU Agenda 11/21/2023November 21, 2023 Golden Gate Beautification M.S.T.U. Page 1 of 1
GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFICATION M.S.T.U.
8300 Radio Road
READ AHEAD Naples, FL 34104 READ AHEAD
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
I.CALL TO ORDER
II.ATTENDANCE
Advisory Committee Patricia Spencer – Chair (10/06/2025)
Paula Rogan – Vice Chair (10/06/2027)
Florence “Dusty” Holmes (10/06/2025)
Ron Jefferson (10/06/2026)
Oscar Marimon (10/06/2026)
Staff Brian Wells – Director, PTNE*
Dan Schumacher – Project Manager, PTNE
*Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Division
Contractors Mike McGee – Landscape Architect (McGee & Assoc)
Pedro Espinoza – Grounds Maintenance (Mainscape)
Wendy Warren – Transcription (Premier)
III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V.APPROVAL OF MINUTES – SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
VI.LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT – MAINSCAPE
VII.LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT’S REPORTS – MCGEE & ASSOCIATES
-No Reports for November -
A.Tropicana Boulevard
B.Sunshine Boulevard
C.Coronado Parkway & Hunter Boulevard
VIII.PROJECT MANAGER’S REPORT
A.Budget Report
B.Replacement Bridge – Santa Barbara Canal
C.Lighted Holiday Decorations – 2023
D.Community Welcome Sign Renovation – Golden Gate Pkwy (west)
IX.OLD BUSINESS
X.NEW BUSINESS
XI.PUBLIC COMMENTS
XII.ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING:
DECEMBER 19, 2023 – 4:30 PM
GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY CENTER
4701 GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY
NAPLES, FL 34116
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GOLDEN GATE M.S.T.U. ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
8300 Radio Road
Naples, FL 34104
September 19, 2023
MINUTES
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:39 P.M. by Chair Spencer. Attendance was called, with only two
committee members in attendance. Thus, only procedural motions were made.
II. Attendance
Advisory Committee Patricia Spencer – Chair
Paula Rogan – Vice Chair
Florence “Dusty” Holmes
Ron Jefferson
Oscar Marimon
Staff Dan Schumacher – Project Manager
Rosio Garcia – Administrative Assistant (Excused)
Contractors Mike McGee – Landscape Architect, McGee & Assoc.
Francisco Gonzalez – Grounds Maintenance, Mainscape (Un-excused)
Wendy Warren – Transcription, Premier (Excused)
III. Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge was not recited as no US flag was available in the meeting room.
IV. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Jefferson moved to approve the Agenda of the Golden Gate Beautification M.S.T.U. as presented.
Second by Chair Spencer. Carried unanimously 2 - 0.
V. Approval of Minutes March 21, 2023
Mr. Jefferson moved to approve the Agenda of the Golden Gate Beautification M.S.T.U. as presented.
Second by Chair Spencer. Carried unanimously 2 - 0.
VI. Landscape Maintenance Report – Mainscape Landscaping Company
Mr. Gonzalez reported:
• Unexcused Absence - did not attend.
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Irrigation
Mr. Schumacher reported:
• A new Bermad flow meter has been installed by Naples Electric Motor Works (NEMW) inside the
Sunshine Blvd pump enclosure is operational.
• Though operational, recalibration of the meter is required due to flow readings that are one-third of
the normal amounts.
• Both HydroPoint and NEMW are being consulted for a solution.
VI. Landscape Architect’s Report – McGee & Associates
Mr. McGee summarized the September reports, observations made 9/5/2023.
(full reports are included in the distributed Agenda meeting packet, which is accessible at the link shown
at the end of these Minutes)
A. Maintenance Reports
1. Coronado Pkwy & Hunter Blvd
2. Sunshine Blvd, plus two “teardrop” medians at 18th Ave SW and 18th Pl SW
3. Tropicana Blvd
B. Comments
Mr. McGee
1. Weed removal has improved.
2. All locations with Torpedo grass weed in the plantings need to be treated for removal.
3. Medians 18th Pl SW and 18th Ave. SW require monthly maintenance.
4. Recommend replanting Median #5 on Hunter Blvd. with Bromeliads.
5. A project to install irrigation and sod at the intersection of Santa Barbara Blvd. and Golden Gate
Parkway, west of the sign, should be considered. The Road Maintenance Division is responsible
for maintaining the area and must approve the project. Pam Lulich, Landscape Operations
Manager, will be contacted to discuss refurbishment of the area and next steps.
Mr. Schumacher
1. A cost proposal for plant replacements in the medians will be presented at the October meeting.
2. Tree Scaping of Naples will be issued a Purchase Order FY-24 for hardwood canopy tree pruning.
3. Mulch will be applied to the medians in FY-24 pending eradication of weeds.
4. Removal of debris from the fallen concrete light pole is the responsibility of FPL.
VII. Project Manager’s Report
A. Budget Report
(the full report is included in the distributed Agenda meeting packet, which is accessible at the link
shown at the end of these Minutes)
Golden Gate MSTU Fund 1621 Budget for August 15, 2023, prepared 8/8/23
• Purchase Orders
1. FPL – electricity.
2. Hart’s Electrical – lighting & general electrical services.
3. Mainscape Landscaping – grounds maintenance.
4. Incidentals – landscape plants, materials, and refurbishment.
5. Maintenance – regular landscape & irrigation maintenance.
6. McGee & Associates – landscape architectural services.
7. Naples Electric Motor Works (NEMW) – pump station maintenance
8. Premier Staffing – transcription services.
9. SiteOne Landscape Supply – irrigation parts & components.
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• Budget Summary
1. Line 1, Ad Valorem Tax Collections – Of the $607,400 budgeted, $574,212 has been collected
and a balance of $33,188 remains to collect.
2. Line 31, Operating Expense – Of $348,566 budgeted, $134,849 is committed on existing
Purchase Orders and $173,632 has been spent, leaving a remainder of $40,085 available within
budget for additional operating expenses as needed.
3. Line 33, Capital Outlay – Of the $1,464,700 budgeted, $22,116 have been spent and a balance
of $1,420,468 available for projects.
4. Line 35, Transfers – Of the $63,300 budgeted, $63,300 has been transferred and a balance of
$0 remains for transfer. (PTNE Staff & Overhead).
5. Line 39, Total Expenditures – Of $1,891,366 budgeted, $156,965 is committed on existing
Purchase Orders, with $272,382 in total expenditures, leaving a remainder of $1,462,019
within the FY-23 budget.
• General
a. MSTU Tax Rate: 0.50 Mills (0.05%) for beautification improvements and maintenance
within the taxing district.
b. Funds not spent in fiscal year 2023 (FY-23) will be carried forward into FY-24.
c. Tax millage collected by the Golden Gate Beautification MSTU may only be utilized by the
MSTU and within the MSTU district boundary.
Mr. Schumacher noted:
• The Capital Outlay Commitment and Expenditure recorded on Line 33 is for the upgraded
Sunshine Motif Infill Panel for the Santa Barbara canal replacement bridge.
• Consideration will be given to the establishment of an Insurance Reserve Fund for catastrophic
events.
• This is the final MSTU budget for the current fiscal year.
• The 2024 fiscal year (FY-24) will commence on October 1st, with any funds remaining in
• Line 39 carried forward into the FY-24 budget.
B. Committee Membership Application
Mr. Schumacher reported Paula Rogan has applied for the open seat on the Golden Gate MSTU
Advisory Committee. The four (4) year term commences October 7, 2023.
Recommendation for Paula Rogan
Chair Spencer moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners re-appoint Paula Rogan
to the Golden Gate MSTU Advisory Committee. Second by Mr. Marimon.
Motion carried 4 - 0.
Ms. Rogan abstained.
C. Replacement Bridge – Santa Barbara Canal
• The project is scheduled for completion in October 2023.
IX. Old Business
None.
X. New Business
A. Community Welcome Sign Renovation – Golden Gate Pkwy (west)
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The surface finish on the “Welcome to Golden Gate City Sign” is peeling and showing evidence of
mold.
1. NGS Manufacturing, a sign vendor, submitted a design for a new sign.
• The updated sign will incorporate the features of the existing sign.
• A new sign, including the metal frame, will be constructed.
• The existing signposts will be utilized.
The Committee discussed:
• Elements of the original design should be maintained.
• A more vibrant color scheme should be considered to enhance visibility.
• The project should be undertaken at the end of the hurricane season.
Mr. Schumacher will:
• Request NGS submit three sign design options for Committee consideration.
• Solicit a cost quote for the construction and installation of the sign.
B. Lighted Holiday Decorations – 2023
Naples Christmas Lighting, Division of Sight N Sound, submitted a proposal for holiday lighting in
the Right-of-Way (ROW) on Golden Parkway, at the intersection of Santa Barbara Blvd.
• A prelit garland with a red bow and warm white lights will swag the top, and cascade down the
sides, of the Welcome Sign.
• Four Palm trees will be wrapped with lights.
• A Christmas tree design of multi-color lights utilizing the flagpole will be approximately twenty
(20) to twenty-five (25) feet high.
The Committee discussed:
• Palm tree lighting should be limited to the two (2) trees visible from the roadway.
• Colored lights are the preferred choice for the Christmas tree.
Ms. Holmes motioned to approve Naples Christmas Lighting, Division of Sight N Sound, proposal
number 643, dated September 18, 2022, in the amount of $3,400.00. Second by Chair Spencer.
Carried unanimously 5 – 0.
Mr. Schumacher will meet with the vendor to determine if the price of the work can be reduced.
XI. Public Comment
None.
XII. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned
by the Chair at 5:25 P.M.
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GOLDEN GATE MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Patricia Spencer, Chair
The Minutes were approved by the Committee on ____ ,2023 as presented ____ or
as amended ______.
https://www.collierptne.com/mtsu/golden-gate-beautification-advisory-committee/
NEXT MEETING:
OCTOBER 17, 2023 – 4:30 PM
GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY CENTER
4701 GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY
NAPLES, FL 34116
Golden Gate M.S.T.U.Fund 1621November 21, 2023FY-24Vendor Item PO# Budget Commitments Expenditures Available 1MILLAGE COLLECTED & INTEREST MSTU Revenues 682,100.00$ -$ 7,329.45$ 674,770.55$ 2CARRY FORWARD Unexpended Prior Year Funds 1,713,176.44$ -$ -$ 1,713,176.44$ 3 ALL REVENUES2,395,276.44$ -$ 7,329.45$ 2,387,946.99$ McGee & Associates Landscape Architect (FY-23) 4500221879 9,062.00$ McGee & Associates Landscape Architect (FY-24) 4500228494 25,615.00$ 4ENG. FEES & OTHERS 39,062.00$ 34,677.00$ -$ 4,385.00$ 5INDIRECT COST REIMBURSE Collier County Indirect Cost Direct Pay 5,900.00$ 5,900.00$ -$ -$ Mainscape Landscape Incidentals 4500226952 30,000.00$ 6LANDSCAPE INCIDENTALS (634990)30,000.00$ 30,000.00$ -$ -$ Mainscape Grounds Maintenance 4500226952 109,628.63$ 7OTHER CONTRACTUAL (634999)174,200.00$ 109,628.63$ 10,371.37$ 54,200.00$ Tree Scaping Palm Pruning 45002259118,898.00$ NEMW Pump Station Maintenance 450022 - - - - 1,275.00$ 8OTHER CONTRACTUAL (639990)38,898.30$ 1,275.00$ 8,898.00$ 28,725.30$ 9ELECTRICITY FPL Electricity 4700004885 3,500.00$ 4,000.21$ 498.79$ (999.00)$ 10INSURANCE GENERAL Collier County Insurance Direct Pay 500.00$ 500.00$ -$ -$ 11SPRINKLER SYSTEM SiteOne Irrigation Parts & Pumps 4500227230 5,000.00$ 2,500.00$ -$ 2,500.00$ 12MULCH15,000.00$ -$ -$ 15,000.00$ Simmonds Electrical (FY-24) Electrical Services 4500227227 5,000.00$ 13LIGHTING MAINTENANCE10,000.00$ 5,000.00$ -$ 5,000.00$ 14LICENSE & PERMITS 2,000.00$ -$ -$ 2,000.00$ Naples Christmas Tree Lighting Holiday Decorations 4500228355 2,850.00$ Premier Staffing Transcription 4500227901 2,977.90$ 15OTHER MISCELLANEOUS (649990)3,000.00$ 5,827.90$ -$ (2,827.90)$ 16OFFICE SUPPLIES100.00$ -$ -$ 100.00$ 17COPYING CHARGES J.M. Todd Copier CPC 4500227403 200.00$ 131.08$ 18.92$ 50.00$ 18FERT HERB CHEM5,000.00$ -$ -$ 5,000.00$ 19OTHER OPERATING 500.00$ -$ -$ 500.00$ 20 OPERATING EXPENSES332,860.30$ 199,439.82$ 19,787.08$ 113,633.40$ 21PTNE STAFF & DIVISION OVERHEAD2.7%65,000.00$ -$ -$ 65,000.00$ 22PROPERTY APPRAISER0.2%5,300.00$ -$ 1,267.77$ 4,032.23$ 23TAX COLLECTOR0.6%13,700.00$ -$ 219.88$ 13,480.12$ 24 COUNTY OVERHEAD3.5%84,000.00$ -$ 1,487.65$ 82,512.35$ 25IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL Thomas Marine (CO1)GG Pkwy Bridge - MSTU Railing Upgrade4500215903 1,978,416.14$ 22,116.14$ -$ 1,956,300.00$ 26 CAPITAL PROJECTS1,978,416.14$ 22,116.14$ -$ 1,956,300.00$ 27RESERVES FOR INSURANCE-$ -$ -$ -$ 28 CAPITAL RESERVES-$ -$ -$ -$ 29 ALL EXPENSES2,395,276.44$ 221,555.96$ 21,274.73$ 2,152,445.75$ 30 FY-24 BUDGET GRAND TOTAL= ALL REVENUES - ALL EXPENSES-$ (221,555.96)$ (13,945.28)$ 235,501.24$ Page 1/2
Golden Gate M.S.T.U.Fund 1621November 21, 2023516,253,177 FY 13 Final Taxable Value 7.8%Total Available Balance2,152,445.75$ 533,888,677 FY 14 Final Taxable Value 3.4% Plus Commited And Not Spent221,555.96$ 575,541,732 FY 15 Final Taxable Value 7.8%611,031,317 FY 16 Final Taxable Value 6.2%Estimated Cash2,374,001.71$ 673,743,701FY 17 Final Taxable Value10.3%749,340,700FY 18 Final Taxable Value11.2%813,136,298 FY 19 Final Taxable Value8.5%Prepared 11/13/23GH885,583,987FY 20 Final Taxable Value8.9%987,248,891 FY 21 Final Taxable Value11.5%1,067,233,321FY 22 Final Taxable Value8.1%1,214,827,173 FY 23 Final Taxable Value13.8%+8.9% Average$1,351,201,209 FY 24 Gross Taxable Value11.23% Adjustment FY 23 to FY 24FY 24 Gross MSTU RevenueFY 23Millage0.50000.50000.5 mill capTax Dollars $675,601$607,414$68,187 IncreasePage 2/2
Parkway Welcome Sign – West
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Replace & Refurbish
Original:
60”h x 96”w = 5,760 sqin ÷144 = 40 sqft Total Sign Area
Maximum Message Area = 32 sqft Current Message Area = 18 sqft
Parkway Welcome Sign – West
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Concept 1:
• New replacement sign board & graphics.
• Repainted existing mounting posts.
• Graphics, colors & contrasts to be proofed and approved prior to order.
Parkway Welcome Sign – West
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Concept 2: