Agenda 05/14/2024 Item #16F 4 (Collier County District School Board for 2024/25 Driver Education Program - Amendment #19)05/14/2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve Amendment No. 19 to the Agreement with Collier County District School
Board for the Driver Education Program, extending the Driver’s Education funding collected under the
Dori Slosberg Driver Education Ordinance for an additional year.
OBJECTIVE: To approve Amendment No. 19 to the Agreement Between Collier County and the District School
Board of Collier County (the “Agreement”) to allocate Driver Education Program (the “Program”) funds to
supplement driver education for public and private high school students.
CONSIDERATIONS: On July 29, 2003, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 2003-39, entitled the “Dori Slosberg
Driver Education Ordinance,” to authorize the collection of a surcharge on all civil traffic penalties in county
court to supplement driver education funds and to establish the Driver Education Trust Fund (173). This
Ordinance was amended by Ordinance No. 2007-39 on April 24, 2007 (Agenda Item 17.A) based on changes to
Florida Statutes. The Board further approved the program procedures on October 14, 2003, that authorize the
County Manager, or designee, to solicit applications and to negotiate an agreement with any eligible applicants.
The Program is set up each year for funds collected as of February 1st to be advertised to all eligible entities.
Applications are due by March 31st.
The Program guidelines and applications were sent to private high schools and the District School Board (the
“District”). The District responded as the sole applicant for the 2024/2025 Driver Education Program. Funding for
the Driver Education Program is offered to support a minimum of 30% behind-the-wheel time for students. The
Driver Education program offered by the School District is open to private high school students when the program
is offered during the summer.
The District has annually applied for the program since 2005. The funding goes towards salaries for guest teachers
who cover class while the driver education instructor is in the vehicle with the students. Funding is also allocated
toward the purchase and maintenance of vehicles and simulators, equipment, materials, fuel, the maintenance
contract on the equipment, and CPR instruction/certification. The Program year is typically July to June, beginning
with summer Professional Development Training and ending with the summer driving program.
The application submitted for this year summarizes the use of the funds. The District continues to utilize the funds
until the program ends in June. The remaining funds that are not expended are carried forward and applied to the
next program year. Due to savings for future vehicle and simulator purchases, the carry-forward funds from fiscal
year 2023/2024 are $175,000, and the district has plans to spend the carry-forward funds.
The attached Amendment No. 19 to the Agreement memorializes the District’s (a) request for funding as the sole
applicant, (b) the use of available funds for the program, (c) identifies the project, (d) the carry forward of existing
funds into the 2024/25 program year, and (e) the project beginning and ending time frame. Staff recommends that
the attached amendment with the District be approved.
FISCAL IMPACT: If approved, funds in the amount of $192,000 will be provided within 45 days to the District
School Board from the Driver Education Trust Fund (1133).
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to form and
legality and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no impact to the Growth Management Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: To approve Amendment No.19 to the Agreement with Collier County District School
Board for the 2024/2025 Driver Education Program and authorize the Chairman to sign the attached amendment.
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Prepared by: Bendisa Zela, Management Analyst II, Facilities Management Division.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Amendment No. 19 (PDF)
2. Collier County Driver Education Application_Exhibit A (PDF)
3. Collier County Driver Education Program_Exhibit B (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.F.4
Doc ID: 28722
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve Amendment No. 19 to the Agreement with Collier County District
School Board for the Driver Education Program, extending the Driver’s Education funding collected under the Dori
Slosberg Driver Education Ordinance for an additional year.
Meeting Date: 05/14/2024
Prepared by:
Title: Operations Analyst, Senior – Facilities Management
Name: Bendisa Marku
04/26/2024 10:08 AM
Submitted by:
Title: – Facilities Management
Name: John McCormick
04/26/2024 10:08 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Facilities Management John McCormick Director - Facilities Completed 04/26/2024 10:14 AM
Facilities Management Jennifer Belpedio Manager - Real Property Completed 04/30/2024 9:44 AM
Facilities Management Brian DeLony Other Reviewer Completed 04/30/2024 11:39 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 04/30/2024 1:04 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 05/01/2024 8:31 AM
Office of Management and Budget Laura Zautcke OMB Reviewer Completed 05/03/2024 9:24 AM
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 05/06/2024 3:00 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 05/14/2024 9:00 AM
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Exhibit A
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Packet Pg. 1711 Attachment: Collier County Driver Education Application_Exhibit A (28722 : Amendment 19 Driver Education Program)
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Program Description - Collier County Driver Education Program
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COLLIER COUNTY DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Collier County has created the Collier County Driver Education Program under the authority of Section
318.1215 of the Florida Statutes, entitled "The Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act." This act
allows the Board of County Commissioners to enact an ordinance authorizing the Clerk of Courts to
collect a five-dollar ($5.00) surcharge on all moving and non-moving civil traffic infractions, except
infractions related to vehicle parking, filed in County Court to fund the direct education expenses of
driver education programs in both public and non-public high schools.
The Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, has deemed it appropriate and in the
best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to adopt Ordinance No. 2007-39 to collect this
surcharge to supplement driver education funding and, as such, to create a program to manage and
disburse the funds appropriately. Funds collected are deposited into Fund 173 Driver Education, a special
trust fund established specifically for these funds. The County Manager or designee will request regular
reports of these funds from the Clerk of Courts.
By February 1 of each year, the County Manager or designee will mail a letter to the School District
contact and each non-public high school indicating the program's provisions and an approximate funding
level for that year.
USE OF FUNDS
All funds collected will be used exclusively to fund the direct expenses of driver education programs in
both public and non-public high schools in Collier County. Direct driver education expenses are those
directly improving students' skills, responsibility, and capability to become better drivers. Eligible direct
education expenses include purchasing goods and services, including, but not limited to, course materials,
vehicles exclusively used for driver education programs, driver simulators, and salaries of driver
education instructors. Administrative expenses to support the underlying driver education program and
other items solely to support the instructor or classroom are not eligible for funding. Furthermore, based
on the legislative intent of Section 318.1215 of the Florida Statutes, Collier County may lawfully disburse
funds to a new driver education program as long as the funds are used for the direct expenses of the new
program and there is no supplanting of already existing funds. Each program will also be required to
verify that a minimum of 30 percent (30%) of a student's time in the program is spent doing behind-the-
wheel training.
Funds will be apportioned based on the total number of high school students (grades 9-12) enrolled as of
September l of the previous year.
The application period will be March 1 - March 31 of the following year, and funding will be based on
collections through February 1 of each year. Each applicant will be required to report on the application
the number of eligible students as of September 1 of the previous year.
The apportionment of funds will be adjusted annually based on the number of students reported on each
application, or in the case that no applications are submitted, by the County Manager or designee every
three (3) years to reflect changes in the number of eligible students due to growth and other changes
affecting high school populations.
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Packet Pg. 1715 Attachment: Collier County Driver Education Program_Exhibit B (28722 : Amendment 19 Driver Education Program)
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Example:
The total available funding is $100,000.
High School
# of eligible 9-12 grade
students as of 9/l/03
Funding per
High School
District School Board 500 $90,909
Non-Public High Schools (TBD) 50 $9,091
NOTIFICATION PROCESS
By February 1 of each year, the County Manager or designee will mail a letter to the School District
contact and each non-public high school providing notification of the program provisions, the application
deadline, and an estimated funding level for that year. The following contact information will be used and
may be amended as new non-public high schools are formed or as contact information changes:
District School Board of Collier County Seacrest Country Day School
Karie Haertling, Driver Education Coordinator Tracy Bowen Erin Duffy, Head of Upper Schools
5775 Osceola Trail 7100 Davis Blvd
Naples, Florida 34109 Naples, Florida 34104
Community School of Naples Seagate Christian Schools
Gene Rochette, Dean of Students Glenn Wiggins, Principal
13275 Livingston Road 1010 Whippoorwill Lane
Naples, Florida 34109 Naples, Florida 34105
First Baptist Academy Saint John Neumann High School
Cindy Murphy, High School Ministry Assistant Sister Patricia Roche
3000 Orange Blossom Drive 3000 53rd Street Southwest
Naples, Florida 34109 Naples, Florida 34116
SUBMITTAL PROCESS
The application cycle will be open from March I - March 31 of each year. All applicants must submit an
application for funding using the application form provided, signed by the authorized official such as the
school principal for private schools or the superintendent of schools for the
District School Board of Collier County. Applications will include:
1) Applicant name and contact information,
2) Names and addresses of high schools to benefit,
3) Name, phone number, email, and mailing address of contact person,
4) Current program description, including total cost of the current program,
5) Intended use of funds/project description,
6) Number of eligible students,
7) Expected time frame for project,
8) Budget for the proposed project, and
9) Certifications (funding direct costs only, non-supplanting requirement, 30% of student's time as
behind-the-wheel training).
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Packet Pg. 1716 Attachment: Collier County Driver Education Program_Exhibit B (28722 : Amendment 19 Driver Education Program)
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PROJECT REPORTING
If an applicant received previous funding, proposals must provide a brief synopsis of the project or
program funded in the previous year. Note: this synopsis is in addition to the final report that must be
submitted within 90 days of the completion of each project.
All applications must be received on or before March 31 of each year at the following address:
Collier County Facilities Division Driver Education Program
3335 Tamiami Trail E. Suite 101, Naples FL 34112
EVALUATION PROCESS
Upon receipt of each proposal, the County Manager or designee will review the applications to ensure
completeness and eligibility. The County Manager or designee may work with the designated contact to
obtain additional information or clarification as necessary in the approval process.
APPROVAL AND AW ARD PROCESS
Following the review of each proposal, the County Manager, or designee, will coordinate with the project
contact and the County Attorney's office to prepare a contractual agreement for each project. Each
contractual agreement will then require approval by the Board of County Commissioners. Each agreement
will acknowledge that funds received will only be used for direct educational expenses for driver
education programs, will not supplant existing funding sources, and will support 30% of each student's
time in behind- the-wheel training. Each agreement will also stipulate that a final report of expenditures
and project outcomes be submitted within 90 days of the end of the project or termination of the period
(whichever comes first). Agreements will also contain provisions for the County to have the right to audit
the paperwork and project.
DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS
Funds will be disbursed within 45 days following the Board of County Commissioners' approval of the
contractual agreement.
Example:
Step 1 Step 2
(within 45 days)
Step 3 Step 4 (within 90 days
of project completion)
Agreement Approved Funds Disbursed Project Completed Report Submitted
Monies not disbursed at the end of each fiscal year will be retained for disbursement in the following
fiscal year (s), as appropriate. Monies disbursed but not spent at the end of the project's time frame shall
either be retained by the applicant(s) or returned to the Trust Fund for disbursement the following year.
Instructions for this process will be contained within the agreement negotiated between Collier County
and the applicant(s).
PROJECT REPORTING
Within 90 days following completion of the project or termination of the period (whichever comes first),
a final report must be submitted to the County Manager or designee, which outlines how the funds were
used and includes copies of invoices and checks and any other documentation of expenditures and verifies
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that the funds supplemented, but did not supplant existing funds and supported a program that requires a
minimum of 30% of a student's time be behind-the-wheel training. Failure to provide this report would
constitute a contract breach and affect an agency's eligibility for future funding.
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Packet Pg. 1718 Attachment: Collier County Driver Education Program_Exhibit B (28722 : Amendment 19 Driver Education Program)