Agenda 06/11/2024 Item #16B 5 (Tourist Development Tax Fund - maintenance of the Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project)06/11/2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve Tourist Development Tax Fund 1105 funding in the amount of $350,000 for
maintenance of the Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project, authorize the
Chairman to execute a Tourist Development Tax Funding Agreement, and make a finding that this
expenditure promotes tourism.
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OBJECTIVE: To approve the City of Marco Island’s request for funding for maintenance of the Tigertail
Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration project is a City of Marco
Island project designed to restore and protect a valuable ecosystem which includes recreational assets and tourist
attractions. The project in its entirety is located on public beach and wetland areas designated as Critical Wildlife
Area by the State of Florida and can only be accessed by land through Collier County Tigertail Beach Park at the
south part of the system. The project is in the public interest providing environmental, social, and economic
benefits and storm protection.
The Tigertail Lagoon and Sand Dollar Island ecosystem is a protected natural preserve and a Critical Wildlife Area
that provides valuable habitat for a variety of birds, sea turtles, manatees, and seagrasses. Tigertail Lagoon and
Sand Dollar Island are also valuable Marco Island recreational resources for residents and tourists for birding,
fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, kitesurfing, and, on the northern half, boating. The ecosystem is accessed by the
public via Collier County’s Tigertail Beach Park at the southern end of the lagoon and via boat at the northern end
of the lagoon. Tigertail Beach is one of 510 points on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail and is considered
one of the best all-around birding spots in southwest Florida. Reader’s Digest recently named this area as one of the
“15 Best Beaches in Florida Locals Want to Keep Secret.” The County Park is one of only three public beach
access points on Marco Island and receives over 200,000 visitors annually. It has a relatively large public parking
area, playground, and bathrooms. A shuttle bus runs from some hotels to the park. Private, rental, and commercial
tourist boats access the lagoon from its northern entrance. The Tigertail Lagoon and Sand Dollar Island system was
impacted by Hurricane Irma in 2017 and was evolving toward closure when it was further impacted by Hurricane
Ian in September 2022.
The City of Marco Island and Collier County funded the initial ecosystem restoration project in 2022 -2023 which
included restoration of the collapsing part of Sand Dollar Island and lagoon with approximately 500,000 cubic
yards of sand sourced from shoaling areas within the system and authorized nearshore borrow areas. The project
also restored wetland areas and tidal flow to the south part of Tigertail Lagoon, improving water quality and
maintaining environmental habitats and recreational benefits. The City of Marco conducts all the necessary project
management, biological and physical monitoring, and maintenance required for permit compliance.
The proposed maintenance in this application is part of the ecosystem restoration maintenance plan to recycle sand
from the authorized sand trap borrow area at the tip of Sand Dollar Island and place the sand to restore the beach
berm in vulnerable areas on the west part of the constructed beach berm. The limited sand recycling is planned for
approximately 40,000 cubic yards at a 2-year cycle to maintain the integrity of the constructed berm. This work will
be completed using mechanical equipment outside of bird and sea turtle nesting seasons.
A Tourist Development Tax Funding Agreement between the County and the City of Marco Island will be
necessary to allow the County to reimburse the City of Marco for eligible project expenditures.
This item is consistent with the Quality of Place Objectives of the County’s Strategic Plan.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: This item was approved by the Coastal Advisory
Committee (CAC) on May 9, 2024 (6-0 ), and was approved by the Tourist Development Council (TDC) on May
14, 2024 (9-0 ).
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Collier County’s Coastal Zone staff has reviewed and supports the request as it
pertains to the maintenance of the flow channel to Tigertail Lagoon.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding in the amount of $350,000, will be requested and budgeted for Fiscal Year 2025
within the TDC Beach Renourishment Fund (1105), Tigertail Lagoon Project (90007). The source of funding is the
Tourist Development Tax.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This item complies with the Conservation and Coastal Management
Element of the Growth Management Plan.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for
approval. - CMG
RECOMMENDATION: To approve Tourist Development Tax Fund 1105 funding in the amount of $350,000 for
maintenance of the Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project, authorize the Chairman to
execute a Tourist Development Tax Funding Agreement, and make a finding that this expenditure promotes
tourism.
Prepared By: Andrew Miller, Coastal Zone Management
Justin Martin, Public Works Director, City of Marco Island
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. 2025 Signed Agreement -City of Marco Island Tigertail (PDF)
2. Cat A Application Marco Island Tigertail Sand Dollar Maintenance-revised (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.B.5
Doc ID: 28681
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve Tourist Development Tax Fund 1105 funding in the amount of
$350,000 for maintenance of the Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project, authorize
the Chairman to execute a Tourist Development Tax Funding Agreement, and make a finding that this expenditure
promotes tourism.
Meeting Date: 06/11/2024
Prepared by:
Title: – Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management
Name: Maria Becerra
04/19/2024 10:35 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Capital Proj Plan, Impact Fees – Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program
Management
Name: Beth Johnssen
04/19/2024 10:35 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Transportation Management Services Department Jeanne Marcella Transportation Management Services
Department Completed 04/23/2024 8:48 AM
Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management Gloria Herrera TMSD Reviewer Completed
04/25/2024 7:48 AM
Procurement Services Francheska Correa Level 1 Purchasing Gatekeeper Completed 04/25/2024 1:10 PM
Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management Beth Johnssen TMSD Reviewer Completed
04/29/2024 11:15 AM
Transportation Management Operations Support Tara Castillo TMSD Reviewer Completed
04/29/2024 2:54 PM
Road Maintenance Ellen Sheffey TMSD Reviewer Completed 04/29/2024 3:43 PM
Transportation Management Operations Support Michelle DAndrea TMSD Reviewer Completed
04/30/2024 3:22 PM
Transportation Management Operations Support Brandy Otero TMSD Reviewer Completed
05/01/2024 9:25 AM
Grants Joanna Partyniewicz Level 2 Grants Review Completed 05/01/2024 9:57 AM
Procurement Services Sandra Srnka Procurement Director Review Completed 05/03/2024 9:06 AM
Transportation Management Services Department Trinity Scott Transportation Completed
05/23/2024 6:29 PM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 05/24/2024 2:27 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 05/24/2024 3:44 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 05/28/2024 3:26 PM
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Community & Human Services Maggie Lopez OMB Reviewer Completed 05/30/2024 3:17 PM
Grants Therese Stanley OMB Reviewer Completed 05/31/2024 6:07 PM
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 06/04/2024 11:20 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 06/11/2024 9:00 AM
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