Forest Lakes Minutes 01/09/2024MINUTES
December 5, 2023 Forest Lakes MSTU 1/6
FOREST
LAKES
ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE M.S.T.U.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
8300 Radio Road - Naples, FL 34104
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DECEMBER 5, 2023
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Schumacher called the meeting to order at 10:05 A.M. Roll call was taken, and a quorum was
not established.
II. ATTENDANCE
Advisory Committee Marianne Fanning – Chair (Excused)
Greg Pollock – Vice Chair (Excused)
Patrick Bernal
Kathy Thomson
Vacancy
Staff Brian Wells – Director, PTNE (Excused)
Dan Schumacher – Project Manager
Rosio Garcia – Operations Coordinator (Excused)
Contractors Aaron Gross - Ground Zero Landscaping
Wendy Warren - Premier Staffing (Transcription)
Public Attendees Doug Burnham – GM Quail Run Golf Club
Paul Carletta – Resident
John Guido - Resident
Jerry Norsic – Resident
Stacie Young – Resident
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Committee agreed to hold an informational meeting in accordance with the Agenda as
amended:
Add: IX. Committee Member Comments – A. Roadway Pavement Markers; B. Woodshire Lane
Repaving.
X: Public Comments – A. Main Entrance Royal Palms.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – November 7, 2023
The minutes of the November 7, 2023, Forest Lakes Roadway and Drainage MSTU meeting will be
considered at the January 9, 2024, meeting.
V. CONTRACTOR REPORTS
A. Ground Zero Landscaping – Aaron Gross
Mr. Gross reported:
x The community landscaping is in good condition.
x Atrazine, a systemic herbicide, will be applied to grass areas at the front entrance to
control emerging broadleaf weeds.
x Some Bougainvillea Standards in the front entrance island do not have buds; replacement
should be considered.
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x A seasonal flower planting scheme by the Pine Ridge sign should be implemented.
Noted during discussion:
x Ground Zero Landscaping will submit a cost quote to Mr. Schumacher for replacement of
the declining ‘Helen Johnson’ Bougainvillea Standards in the entry island.
x Mr. Schumacher and Mr. Gross will recommend a flower arrangement of annuals for
installation at the Pine Ridge sign area.
x Some Poincianas on Woodshire Lane, planted between the sidewalk and the road, should
be evaluated for relocation or removal.
x Photos of weed growth in grassy areas at the front entrance and the Poincianas on
Woodshire Lane will be forwarded to Mr. Schumacher to address.
Mr. Schumacher noted:
Grounds Maintenance Multi-Year Contract
x The current contract with Ground Zero Landscaping expires on March 22, 2024.
x To clarify the service areas of responsibility outlined in the landscape maintenance
contract, a community drive-through was conducted with Mr. Gross.
x An Invitation to Bid (ITB) package for a new Grounds Maintenance contract for the MSTU
will be posted and awarded to the lowest qualified bid.
x The contract is subject to approval of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
VI. PROJECT MANAGERS REPORT – Dan Schumacher
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).
Forest Lakes MSTU Fund 1626 Budget for December 5, 2023, prepared November 28, 2023.
Mr. Schumacher provided an overview of the budget highlighting:
x Purchase Orders
1. City of Naples – reclaimed irrigation water.
2. FPL – electricity.
3. Ground Zero Landscaping – grounds maintenance
a. Incidentals – landscape materials and refurbishment.
b. Maintenance – regular landscape, swales & irrigation maintenance.
4. Hart’s Electrical – lamp pole #106 replacement.
5. Mettauer Environmental – lake weed control and aerator maintenance.
6. Mettauer Environmental – lake fountain maintenance.
7. Premier Staffing – transcription services.
8. Shenandoah General Construction – stormwater pipe scoping & cleaning.
9. Simmonds Electrical – lighting & general electrical services.
10. SiteOne Landscape Supply – irrigation parts and pumps.
x Budget Summary
a. Line 1, Revenue – Millage Collected and Interest budgeted at $1,180,800.
b. Line 2, Carry Forward – Unexpended Prior Year (2023) Funds 1,693,412.
c. Line 3 – Revenue Total – A total of $2,874,212.
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d. Line 21, Operating Expense – Of $255,412 budgeted, $161,272 is committed to existing
Purchase Orders and $23,966 is expended, leaving the remainder of $70,172 available
within budget for additional operating expenses as needed.
c. Line 25, County Overhead – Of the $104,200 budgeted, $9,117 has been transferred and a
balance of $95,089 remains for transfer. (PTNE Staff & support, Property Appraiser & Tax
Collector).
d. Line 28, Capital Projects – A balance of $2,514,600 remains for improvement projects.
e. Line 29, Capital Reserves – $400,000 of budgeted Capital funds are reserved specifically for
roadway paving.
f. Line 30, All Expenses – Of the $2,874,212 budgeted, tabulated Commitments to existing
Purchase Orders total $161,272, $218,561 has been expended, leaving a remainder of
$2,679,860 available for MSTU expenditures.
x General
a. MSTU Tax Rate: 4.00 Mills (0.4%) to maintain MSTU Roadways and Stormwater
Drainage within the taxing district.
b. Funds collected by the Forest Lakes MSTU cannot be utilized outside of the MSTU.
Mr. Schumacher noted:
x The Work Order for Agnoli, Barber & Brundage (ABB) has been drafted.
x The funds allocated to Ground Zero Landscaping will be expended until a new landscaping
contract is awarded in 2024.
x Purchase Orders for Aquatic Vegetation Control and Lake Fountain repairs were issued to
Mettauer Environmental on receipt of documentation required by the Risk Management
Division.
x The Purchase Order for Hart’s Electrical will be closed out.
x Simmonds Electrical will be notified to repair lamp outages.
x The Lake 15 retaining wall repair will be funded from the Improvements General category.
x The 4.000 MSTU millage rate ($4.00 per $1,000.00 of Ad Valorem taxable value) will be
reviewed during the FY-25 budget planning cycle.
Asset Management Plan
x The Asset Management Plan report to identify life expectancies of community assets and
corresponding expenditure projections to fund this maintenance was prepared on April 4, 2022.
x A review of assets for which the MSTU is responsible, and the estimated cost of paving
roadway assets, will be identified and the results reported to the Committee at a future
meeting.
B. Committee Vacancy
Mr. Schumacher reported:
An open seat is available on the Forest Lakes Roadway and Drainage MSTU Advisory
Committee for the partial term through April 2024.
Individuals interested in membership on the Advisory Committee can submit Online Applications
at https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/government/advisory-boards-and-authorities/online-advisory-
board-application.
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Applications are reviewed by the Committee at an upcoming monthly meeting for consideration to
recommend approval to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
C. January Meeting Date
The Committee agreed to reschedule the January 2, 2024, meeting to January 9, 2024.
VII. ONGOING BUSINESS
Mr. Schumacher reported:
A. Stormwater
Woodshire Lane Pipe Scope and Clean
Upon approval of an extension to Shenandoah General Construction’s Broward College RFP-
2018-167-EH Storm Drain Cleaning, Repairs and Maintenance piggyback contract, video
inspection and cleaning of storm drainage pipes on Woodshire Lane will be scheduled.
B. Fountain Maintenance and Repairs
x Mettauer Environmental will access the condition and perform maintenance on the three
MSTU maintained lake fountains, one in Lake 9 and two in Lake 14 on the Quail Run Golf
Course.
x The two fountains in Lake 14 are under warranty.
x The Lake 9 fountain will be replaced if repairs are not feasible.
C. Drainage Swales
Rip-Rap Data and Plats and Easements
Agnoli, Barber & Brundage, Inc.’s proposal to review and incorporate recent survey data of the
Forest Lakes MSTU - Quail Run Golf Club swales into the plans prepared in 2022, was approved
by the Committee on August 29, 2023.
Mr. Schumacher will coordinate a project schedule with ABB based on the proposal and process
a Work Order to initiate the work.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Schumacher reported:
A. Lake 15 Wall Breach
A Scope of Work (SOW) for bid solicitation for repair of the Lake #15 bulkhead is in progress.
x The wall replacement will be a like-kind vertical structure.
x Stormwater staff suggested the Scope of Work and Request for Quote (RFQ) be treated as
a design build project.
x Marine contractors consulted for the Lake 9 wall project will be invited to bid.
x The contract will be awarded, and the project initiated based on the vendor’s availability.
x The project schedule targeted for May 2024 and access for equipment will be coordinated
with Mr. Burnham, Manager, Quail Run Golf Club.
Comments
Mr. Burnham reported that the rip rap on Lakes 6 and 7 has eroded into the lakes. The golf
course maintenance crew will refurbish the swales with rocks if the MSTU supplies the material.
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Mr. Schumacher will review the offer from Mr. Burnham.
IX. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Mr. Schumacher reported:
A. Roadway Paving Markers
Vehicles are encroaching on the northwest corner section of the sidewalk in the vicinity of Daisy
Lane.
x The Road Maintenance Division reported “marking tape” is not recommended as vibration
is only emitted at higher speeds and road reflectors damage easily.
x Samples of Reflective Pavement Markers (RPM’s) will be submitted to the Committee for
consideration at the January 2024 meeting.
B. Woodshire Lane Repaving
x Repaving Woodshire Lane will be considered in 2024.
x Paving the road in its entirety or sectional repaving, including gutters, will be addressed.
x Removal of trees abutting the south end of the roadway will be evaluated.
Mr. Schumacher will:
x Consult with Road Maintenance Division on the roadway condition and subsequently a
project outline including event sequence, cost quotes and a timeline.
X. PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Main Entrance Royal Palms
Mr. Burnham’s reported his research indicates the Royal Palms at the front entrance were planted
by the MSTU.
During discussion a palm frond dangling above the exit side of Forest Lakes Blvd was reported.
Mr. Schumacher requested photographs of the item be forwarded to him so he can investigate.
Canal Southern Border
Mr. Schumacher will inquire with the Road Maintenance Division regarding barge activity and
vegetation removal on the west bank of the canal and report his findings at a future meeting.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by the
Chair at 11:04 A.M.
FOREST LAKES ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Marianne Fanning, Chair
The Minutes were approved by the Committee on ,2024 as presented ____, or
as amended ____.
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Forest Lakes M.S.T.U.Fund 1626January 9, 2024FY-24Vendor Item PO# Budget Commitments Expenditures Available 1MILLAGE COLLECTED & INTEREST MSTU Revenues 1,180,800.00$ -$ 953,554.01$ 227,245.99$ 2CARRY FORWARD Unexpended Prior Year Funds1,693,412.12$ -$ 1,693,412.12$ 3 ALL REVENUES2,874,212.12$ -$ 953,554.01$ 1,920,658.11$ Agnoli, Barber & Brundage (ABB) Stormwater Engineering 450022- - - - 25,000.00$ -$ 4ENG. FEES & OTHERS 25,000.00$ -$ -$ 25,000.00$ 5INDIRECT COST REIMBURSE Collier County Indirect Cost Direct Pay 5,700.00$ 2,850.00$ 2,850.00$ -$ Ground Zero Landscaping Landscape Incidentals 4500226908 2,820.12$ 3,179.88$ 6LANDSCAPE INCIDENTALS (634990)10,000.00$ 2,820.12$ 3,179.88$ 4,000.00$ Ground Zero Landscaping Grounds Maintenance 4500226908 49,470.00$ 10,530.00$ 7OTHER CONTRACTUAL (634999)103,700.00$ 49,470.00$ 10,530.00$ 43,700.00$ Mettauer Environmental Aquatic Vegetation Control 4500223616 5,175.00$ 1,725.00$ Mettauer Environmental Lake Fountain Maintenance 4500228515 625.00$ -$ Shenandoah Stormwater Pipe Scope & Clean 4500228430 63,755.00$ -$ 8OTHER CONTRACTUAL (639990)66,900.00$ 69,555.00$ 1,725.00$ (4,380.00)$ 9ELECTRICITY FPL Electricity 4700004874 15,000.00$ 14,978.90$ 3,241.10$ (3,220.00)$ 10WATER & SEWER City of Naples Water - Reclaimed Irrigation 4700004875 1,500.00$ 1,303.39$ 196.61$ (0.00)$ 11INSURANCE GENERAL Collier County Insurance Direct Pay 500.00$ 375.00$ 125.00$ -$ 12SPRINKLER SYSTEM SiteOne Irrigation Parts & Pumps 4500227396 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ -$ -$ 13MULCH1,000.00$ -$ -$ 1,000.00$ Hart's Electrical (FY-23) Electrical Services 4500220484 2,831.80$ 9,580.32$ Simmonds Electrical (FY-24) Electrical Services 4500226938 5,000.00$ -$ 14LIGHTING MAINTENANCE18,412.12$ 7,831.80$ 9,580.32$ 1,000.00$ 15LICENSE & PERMITS 2,000.00$ -$ -$ 2,000.00$ Premier Staffing Transcription 4500227901 2,606.65$ 371.25$ 16OTHER MISCELLANEOUS (649990)3,000.00$ 2,606.65$ 371.25$ 22.10$ 17OFFICE SUPPLIES100.00$ -$ -$ 100.00$ 18COPYING CHARGES J.M. Todd Copier CPC 4500227403 200.00$ 124.70$ 25.30$ 50.00$ 19FERT HERB CHEM600.00$ -$ -$ 600.00$ 20OTHER OPERATING 300.00$ -$ -$ 300.00$ 21 OPERATING EXPENSES255,412.12$ 153,415.56$ 31,824.46$ 70,172.10$ 22PTNE STAFF & DIVISION OVERHEAD2.4%70,300.00$ -$ -$ 70,300.00$ 23PROPERTY APPRAISER0.3%9,000.00$ -$ 2,163.14$ 6,836.86$ 24TAX COLLECTOR0.9%24,900.00$ -$ 20,894.94$ 4,005.06$ 25 COUNTY OVERHEAD3.6%104,200.00$ -$ 23,058.08$ 81,141.92$ 26RESERVES FOR CAPITAL2,114,600.00$ -$ -$ 2,114,600.00$ 27RESERVES FOR ROADWAY REPAVING400,000.00$ -$ -$ 400,000.00$ 28 CAPITAL RESERVES2,514,600.00$ -$ -$ 400,000.00$ 29 ALL EXPENSES2,874,212.12$ 153,415.56$ 54,882.54$ 2,665,914.02$ 30 FY-24 BUDGET GRAND TOTAL= ALL REVENUES - ALL EXPENSES-$ (153,415.56)$ 898,671.47$ (745,255.91)$ Page1/2
Forest Lakes M.S.T.U.Fund 1626January 9, 2024129,715,669 FY 13 Final Taxable Value -2.4%Total Available Balance2,665,914.02$ 129,977,881 FY 14 Final Taxable Value 0.2% Plus Commited And Not Spent153,415.56$ 140,171,072 FY 15 Final Taxable Value 7.8%152,711,783 FY 16 Final Taxable Value 8.9%Estimated Cash2,819,329.58$ 165,722,702 FY 17 Final Taxable Value8.5%190,428,196 FY 18 Final Taxable Value14.9%202,132,375 FY 19 Final Taxable Value6.1%Prepared 01.02.2024GH210,299,015 FY 20 Final Taxable Value4.0%219,999,549 FY 21 Final Taxable Value4.6%227,701,198 FY 22 Final Taxable Value3.5%257,799,765 FY 23 Final Taxable Value13.2%+6.3% Average$294,456,887 FY 24 Gross Taxable Value14.22% Adjustment FY 23 to FY 24FY 24 Gross MSTU RevenueFY 23Millage4.00004.00004.0 mill capTax Dollars $1,177,828$1,031,199$146,628 IncreasePage2/2