Agenda 06/11/2024 Item #16D 8 (Budget for renovation & enhancement of the Immokalee Sports Complex fields and facilities)06/11/2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners, and the Board of County Commissioners
(Board) acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency Board (CRA), approve a $4,000,000 capital
project budget for the renovation of the Immokalee Sports Complex soccer fields, providing for the
conversion of two (2) existing grass fields to artificial turf, construction of an additional restroom facility,
addressing stormwater management issues, and authorizing necessary Budget Amendments.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain Board approval for the project budget for the renovation and enhancement of the
Immokalee Sports Complex fields and facilities.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Immokalee community continues to experience significant growth in youth sports,
particularly in youth soccer programs. However, the playing field inventory managed by County Parks and
Recreation within Immokalee has not kept pace with this rising demand, resulting in a substantial capacity
deficiency. This shortage leads to the overuse of existing fields, causing additional stress and poor turf conditions,
which further diminishes field capacity.
The Immokalee Sports Complex, the only multi-field facility in the area, features three (3) natural grass fields and
serves as a vital hub for community sports and events. Annually, the complex supports over 1,500 participants
across 155 games, along with numerous practice sessions and open play. The fields are shared by four (4) soccer
organizations: Immokalee Soccer Pit Cobras, Immokalee Seminole Football & Cheer, Collier County Parks &
Recreation, and Immokalee High School Soccer. Despite high demand, the natural grass fields require six (6)
months of maintenance closures each year, limiting their weekly utilization. Additionally, the fields host various
community events, including Christmas Around the World, the Healthcare Network Family Health Fair, Health
Fest, events by the Shelter for Abused Women, independent soccer leagues, and open public play. Staff estimates
that field utilization has been between 125% and 179% of best practice recommendations, underscoring their
extensive use and importance to the community.
To address these challenges and maximize the investment in the Immokalee Sports Complex, staff recommends
establishing a budget for a project to convert two (2) of the three (3) natural grass fields to artificial turf, add
restroom facilities, and improve the site's stormwater management system. The successful completion of this
project will not only meet the community's growing demand for sports facilities but also provide numerous
benefits, including year-round use of two (2) artificial turf fields with minimal downtime for routine maintenance, a
new restroom facility adjacent to the playing fields, and enhanced stormwater management to eliminate standing
water between the fields.
FISCAL IMPACT: The preliminary budget estimate for the Immokalee Sports Complex field renovation and
conversion is $4,000,000. Immokalee CRA funding in the amount of $1.2 million and Parks and County CIP
funding in the amount of $2.8 million will be realigned by Budget Amendment to support the project as described
below.
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LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is consistent with Section 163.387, Florida Statutes, concerning use of
CRA Trust Funds, is consistent with the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Plan, Objective 4.2.4.5, and is
approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote for approval. -SAA
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact due to this request.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners, and the Board of County Commissioners
(Board) acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency Board (CRA), approve a $4,000,000 capital project
budget for the renovation of the Immokalee Sports Complex soccer fields, providing for the conversion of two (2)
existing grass fields to artificial turf, construction of an additional restroom facility, addressing stormwater
management issues, and authorizing necessary Budget Amendments.
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Prepared By: Ed Finn, Deputy County Manager
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Immokalee Field Usage Power Point from Parks 5-30-24 (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.8
Doc ID: 29057
Item Summary: Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners, and the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency Board (CRA), approve a $4,000,000
capital project budget for the renovation of the Immokalee Sports Complex soccer fields, providing for the
conversion of two (2) existing grass fields to artificial turf, construction of an additional restroom facility,
addressing stormwater management issues, and authorizing necessary Budget Amendments.
Meeting Date: 06/11/2024
Prepared by:
Title: Management Analyst II – County Manager's Office
Name: Geoffrey Willig
06/04/2024 9:33 AM
Submitted by:
Title: – Parks & Recreation
Name: James Hanrahan
06/04/2024 9:33 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Parks & Recreation James Hanrahan Interim Division Director Completed 06/04/2024 11:24 AM
Operations & Veteran Services Jeff Weir OVS Director Review Completed 06/04/2024 11:29 AM
Public Services Department Todd Henry Level 1 Department Review Completed 06/04/2024 11:44 AM
Corporate Compliance and Continuous Improvement Megan Gaillard Additional Reviewer Completed
06/04/2024 1:10 PM
Public Services Department Todd Henry PSD Department Head Review Skipped 06/04/2024 11:33 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 06/04/2024 1:40 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 06/04/2024 2:59 PM
Community & Human Services Maggie Lopez OMB Reviewer Completed 06/04/2024 4:08 PM
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 06/05/2024 2:06 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 06/11/2024 9:00 AM
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Immokalee
Sports Complex
Field Utilization
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Packet Pg. 1644 Attachment: Immokalee Field Usage Power Point from Parks 5-30-24 (29057 : Immokalee
Immokalee Sports Complex
-3 Multi-Purpose Lighted Fields
-Only location in Immoklaee with several multi-
purpose fields
-4 Organizations Share The Fields
-6 Months Fields are Closed for Maintenance
-155+ Games are played a year
-1,500+ Participants Play on these fields yearly
Fields Quick Facts
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Packet Pg. 1645 Attachment: Immokalee Field Usage Power Point from Parks 5-30-24 (29057 : Immokalee
Immokalee Sports Complex
Organizations Usage
Immokalee Soccer
Pit Cobras
Immokalee Seminole
Football & Cheer
Collier County
Parks & Recreation
Immokalee High School
Soccer
Participants
475
Teams
26
Participants
300
Teams
13
Participants
300
Teams
21
Participants
110
Teams
5
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Packet Pg. 1646 Attachment: Immokalee Field Usage Power Point from Parks 5-30-24 (29057 : Immokalee
Immokalee Sports Complex
Field Usage Report
FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24
Field Usage in
Percentages
179%124%134%125%
(through Q3)
*Data taken from Parks and Recreation Yearly Field Usage Report
Notes
•Recommended 20 hours per week of field usage, We are currently average 25-35 hours Weekly
•Fields are closed twice a year approximately 6months (Dec-Feb) (May-Aug) to repair and restore field conditions
•Fields are open to the public for free play
•Fields are open for community events
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Packet Pg. 1647 Attachment: Immokalee Field Usage Power Point from Parks 5-30-24 (29057 : Immokalee
Immokalee Sports Complex
General Field Usage
Community Special Events held
at Immokalee Sports Complex
•Christmas Around The World
•Healthcare Network Family Health Fair
•Shelter For Abused Woman
•Health Fest
•Independent Soccer Leagues and Tournaments
•Open Play to the public
Christmas Around The World
(December)
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Packet Pg. 1648 Attachment: Immokalee Field Usage Power Point from Parks 5-30-24 (29057 : Immokalee
Immokalee Sports Complex
General Field Usage
Healthcare Network
Family Health Fair
(April 2024)
Independent Soccer
Tournament
(May 2024)
Shelter For Abused Woman
(October 2023)
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Packet Pg. 1649 Attachment: Immokalee Field Usage Power Point from Parks 5-30-24 (29057 : Immokalee