Agenda 06/11/2024 Item #10A (Resolution - Naming of the helipad located at the Sheriff's Office District 8 Substation in Immokalee the Larry H. Ray, LTC(ret) US Army Helipad)06/11/2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to adopt a resolution naming the helipad located at the Collier County Sheriff’s Office
District 8 Substation in Immokalee the “Larry H. Ray, LTC (ret) US Army Helipad” and direct staff to
install appropriate signage.
OBJECTIVE: To adopt a resolution naming the helipad located at the Collier County Sheriff’s Office District 8
Substation in Immokalee the “Larry H. Ray, LTC (ret) US Army Helipad” and to direct staff to install appropriate
signage.
CONSIDERATIONS: Larry H. Ray was born in Troy, Alabama. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration from the University of Missouri where he was also an Army ROTC graduate and an AAU All
American track and field athlete. He also received a Master of Business Administration from Washington
University in St. Louis.
Lieutenant Colonel Larry Ray served in the United States Army between 1965 and 1987, graduating from both
fixed and rotary wing flight schools and serving two tours of duty as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. His specialties
included field artillery and aviation, and he was awarded several medals and honors including the Bronze Star
Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Legion of Merit Award. Post-Vietnam, he served in Korea and
Germany as a staff officer with Headquarters, US Army Europe. His last duty assignment was Chief for Force
Structure Development with responsibility for the allocation of personnel and equipment.
In 1991, Larry and his wife Pam moved to Naples where he worked on the support staff of the Naples Community
Hospital. He joined the management team at the hospital in 1995 as Vice President of Facilities and Construction.
In this role, he managed the expansion of several services including the construction of the Shick Heart Center, the
Lutgert Cancer Center, the Whitaker Wellness Center, and the expansion of the North Collier Hospital from 50
beds to over 300 beds.
In 2007, he joined the staff of the Collier County Tax Collector as the Compliance Officer. Elected Tax Collector in
November 2008, Larry was responsible for the collection and distribution of all property taxes and tourist
development taxes in Collier County. Additionally, as Tax Collector, he oversaw both Department of Motor
Vehicle and Driver Licenses operations in the county. Larry was instrumental in adopting new technologies that
provided for operational efficiencies and shorter wait times. He was always amenable to adding additional
customer services such as Concealed Weapon Permit application processing, beach pass issuance, utility billing
payments, and birth certificate issuance. Larry retired in 2021.
Larry has always actively supported the Collier County community having served on the boards of Junior
Achievement of Southwest Florida and the Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida. He has been a member
of Collier County’s Privatization Committee and the Transportation Citizens Advisory Committee. He is a graduate
of Leadership Collier, the Leadership Institute Executive Management Program at Hodges University, and is a past
president of the Naples North Rotary Club.
Naming the helipad at the Collier County Sheriff’s District 8 Substation after Larry H. Ray is a small token of
appreciation to a decorated pilot who has dedicated his life to serving his country and his community. The Sheriff’s
District 8 Substation also happens to be located at the Immokalee Government Center across from the Immokalee
branch offices of the Collier County Tax Collector.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for associated signage, estimated at $1,000, is available within the General Fund
(0001) Facilities Management Cost Center.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This action will result in no growth management impact.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney. Since May 2003 the Board
has had a naming policy which concerns requests by a member of the public to name a County Building or parcel
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applying solely to petitions by the public. There is no stated policy on naming public property by a member of the
Board or a Constitutional Officer. Accordingly, this item raises no legal issues and requires majority vote for
approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: To adopt a resolution naming the helipad located at the Collier County Sheriff’s Office
District 8 Substation in Immokalee the “Larry H. Ray, LTC (ret) US Army Helipad” and direct staff to install
appropriate signage.
Prepared by: William L. McDaniel, Jr., Commissioner, District 5
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Larry Ray Helipad Resolution (DOCX)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 10.A
Doc ID: 28998
Item Summary: *** This item to be heard prior to Item 4: Proclamations.*** Recommendation to adopt a
resolution naming the helipad located at the Collier County Sheriff’s Office District 8 Substation in Immokalee the
“Larry H. Ray, LTC (ret) US Army Helipad” and direct staff to install appropriate signage.
Meeting Date: 06/11/2024
Prepared by:
Title: Communications, Govt. & Public Affairs Director – County Manager's Office
Name: John Mullins
05/31/2024 9:03 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Commissioner District 5 – Board of County Commissioners
Name: Bill McDaniel
05/31/2024 9:03 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 05/31/2024 9:09 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 05/31/2024 10:08 AM
Office of Management and Budget Christopher Johnson OMB Reviewer Completed 06/04/2024 7:41 AM
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 06/05/2024 10:09 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 06/11/2024 9:00 AM
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, NAMING THE HELIPAD LOCATED AT
THE COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DISTRICT 8
SUBSTATION IN IMMOKALEE THE “LARRY H. RAY, LTC (RET) US
ARMY HELIPAD.”
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Larry H. Ray served in the United States Army between
1965 and 1987, graduating from both fixed and rotary wing flight schools and serving two tours
of duty as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. His specialties included field artillery and aviation, and
he was awarded several medals and honors including the Bronze Star Medal, the Distinguished
Flying Cross, and the Legion of Merit Award; and
WHEREAS, in 1991, Larry and his wife Pam moved to Naples where he worked on the
support staff of the Naples Community Hospital. He joined the management team at the hospital
in 1995 as Vice President of Facilities and Construction. In this role, he managed the expansion of
several services including the construction of the Shick Heart Center, the Lutgert Cancer Center,
the Whitaker Wellness Center, and the expansion of the North Collier Hospital from 50 beds to
over 300 beds; and
WHEREAS, in 2007, he joined the staff of the Collier County Tax Collector as the
Compliance Officer. Elected the sixth Tax Collector in Collier County history in November 2008,
Larry was responsible for the collection and distribution of all property taxes and tourist
development taxes in Collier County. Additionally, as Tax Collector, he oversaw both Department
of Motor Vehicle and Driver Licenses operations in the county. Larry retired in 2021 after serving
three terms; and
WHEREAS, Larry Ray has always actively supported the Collier County community
having served on the boards of Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida and the Health Planning
Council of Southwest Florida. He has been a member of Collier County’s Privatization Committee
and the Transportation Citizens Advisory Committee. He is a graduate of Leadership Collier, the
Leadership Institute Executive Management Program at Hodges University, and is a past president
of the Naples North Rotary Club; and
WHEREAS, naming the helipad at the Collier County Sheriff’s District 8 Substation after
Larry H. Ray is a small token of our appreciation to a decorated pilot who has dedicated his life to
serving his country and his community. The Sheriff’s District 8 Substation also happens to be
located at the Immokalee Government Center across from the Immokalee branch offices of the
Collier County Tax Collector.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, in honor of Larry H. Ray’s service to his country and
Collier County, to name the helipad located at the Collier County Sheriff’s Office District 8
Substation in Immokalee the “Larry H. Ray, LTC (ret) US Army Helipad” and to direct staff to
install appropriate signage.
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THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote on this the
23rd day of April, 2024.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:_____________________________ By:_____________________________
Crystal K. Kinzel, Clerk Chris Hall, Chair
Approved as to form and legality:
___________________________
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
County Attorney
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Packet Pg. 137 Attachment: Larry Ray Helipad Resolution (28998 : Larry Ray Helipad)