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GG MSTU Agenda 04/16/2024April 16, 2024 Golden Gate Beautification M.S.T.U. Page 1 of 1 GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFICATION M.S.T.U. 8300 Radio Road READ AHEAD Naples, FL 34104 READ AHEAD APRIL 16, 2024 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ATTENDANCE Advisory Committee Patricia Spencer – Chair (10/06/2025) Paula Rogan – Vice Chair (10/06/2027) Florence “Dusty” Holmes (10/06/2025) Ron Jefferson (10/06/2026) Oscar Marimon (10/06/2026) Staff Brian Wells – PTNE Director Dan Schumacher – Project Manager Contractors Mike McGee – Landscape Architect (McGee & Assoc) Francisco Gonzalez – Grounds Maintenance (Mainscape) Rob MacGuffie – Grounds Maintenance (Mainscape) Wendy Warren – Transcription (Premier) III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – MARCH 19, 2024 A. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT – MAINSCAPE – VII. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT’S REPORTS – MCGEE & ASSOCIATES A. Sunshine Boulevard B. Coronado Parkway & Hunter Boulevard C. Tropicana Boulevard – VIII. PROJECT MANAGER’S REPORT A. Budget Report B. Community Welcome Sign Renovation – Golden Gate Pkwy (west) IX. OLD BUSINESS X. NEW BUSINESS XI. PUBLIC COMMENTS XII. ADJOURNMENT NEXT MEETING: MAY 21, 2024 – 4:30 PM GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY CENTER 4701 GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY NAPLES, FL 34116 19.A.b Packet Pg. 357 Attachment: Agenda & Backup - Golden Gate 04-16-24 (29053 : Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee - April 16, 2024) March 19, 2024 Golden Gate MSTU 1/6 l GOLDEN GATE M.S.T.U. ADVISORY COMMITTEE 8300 Radio Road Naples, FL 34104 March 19, 2024 MINUTES I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:30 P.M. by Chair Spencer. Attendance was called and a quorum of four was established. II. Attendance Advisory Committee Patricia Spencer – Chair Paula Rogan – Vice Chair Florence “Dusty” Holmes Ron Jefferson Oscar Marimon (Absent) Staff Brian Wells – PTNE Director (Excused) Dan Schumacher – MSTU Project Manager Landscape Mike McGee – Landscape Architect, McGee & Assoc. Robert MacGuffie – Grounds Maintenance, Mainscape Others Wendy Warren – Transcription, Premier III. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was not recited, as there was no flag in the meeting room. IV. Approval of Agenda Mr. Jefferson moved to approve the Agenda of the Golden Gate MSTU as presented. Second by Chair Spencer. Carried unanimously 4 - 0. V. Approval of Minutes – February 20, 2024 Chair Spencer moved to approve the minutes of the February 20, 2024, Golden Gate MSTU meeting as presented. Second by Ms. Holmes. Carried unanimously 4 - 0. 19.A.b Packet Pg. 358 Attachment: Agenda & Backup - Golden Gate 04-16-24 (29053 : Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee - April 16, 2024) MINUTES March 19, 2024 GOLDEN GATE MSTU 2/6 VI. Landscape Maintenance Report – Mainscape Landscaping Company Mr. MacGuffie reported: • A large portion of small landscape maintenance items noted in the Summary Report have been taken care of. • The Tabebuia tree cable supports will be repaired. • Paroutis palms will be pruned; the Agronomy Group will be consulted on soil condition to ensure plants are not Potassium deficient. • Bougainvilleas will be pruned, and torpedo grasses removed. • Dead foliage will be removed from Flax Lilies. • Approved irrigation repairs to ensure adequate water coverage were completed. VII. Landscape Architect’s Report – McGee & Associates (The full report is included in the distributed Agenda meeting packet, which is accessible at the link shown at the end of these Minutes). Mr. McGee reported: A. Maintenance Reports – February 6, 2024 1. Sunshine Boulevard 2. Coronado Parkway & Hunter Boulevard 3. Tropicana Boulevard Comments Mr. McGee • Prune Saw Palmetto plants in accordance with Summary Report specifications. • Remove vines and volunteer plants in all median landscaping. • Trim Muhly grass by coning grass clumps. • Apply Legume Soil Inoculant product and 0-0-22-22S-22mg fertilizer as specified in the Summary Report to all Perennial Peanut planting locations. • Replace declining Blueberry Flax Lily on Sunshine Blvd. Median #1 with Zamia Pumila. • Prune Bougainvillea on Tropicana Blvd. Median #2 to conform to the 24” sight line visibility standard. • Recommend total renovation of fallen light pole area on Coronado Parkway, Median #14 once FPL removes the pole and debris. • Hong Kong Orchids, Jacaranda, Silk Floss and Tabebuia trees need canopies lifted with structural and corrective pruning. • Paurotis Palms need trimming. • The HydroPoint data report indicated high water usage on Tropicana Boulevard. Mr. Schumacher • Insect infestations and the April fertilization schedule will be addressed with the landscaping services Agronomy Group. • A schedule for irrigation repairs will be reviewed with Mainscape’s irrigation management. • Tree Scaping of Naples, Inc. trimmed the Saw Palmettos. • A Purchase order has been requested for Tree Scaping of Naples, Inc. for structural pruning of hardwood trees. • 3 pallets of COCO/County brown mulch will be purchased from Southeast Spreading to complete application to the south section of Tropicana. 19.A.b Packet Pg. 359 Attachment: Agenda & Backup - Golden Gate 04-16-24 (29053 : Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee - April 16, 2024) MINUTES March 19, 2024 GOLDEN GATE MSTU 3/6 • Replacements plants for Tropicana and Sunshine Boulevards listed in the McGee & Associates Summary Report will be tabulated and a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicited from Mainscape Landscaping. • A follow up request will be initiated to FPL to remove a fallen light pole on Coronado Parkway at the corner of Santa Barbera Blvd. Committee discussion: Mowing Maintenance Ms. Holmes queried regarding responsibility for mowing the bus stop area grass located on the northeast side between Green Boulevard and the bridge. After the new sidewalks were installed, the Road Maintenance Department advised Mr. Schumacher the MSTU is not responsible for maintaining the area. Elsewhere on the roadway, Mainscape’s contract specifies they are responsible to cut one (1) mower width along the side ROW bi-weekly. Utility Hole Cover Maintenance Chair Spencer reported an alarm was sounding from a utility hole cover on Golden Gate Parkway in the vicinity of Iberia Bank and the shopping center. The alert indicates the fixture requires maintenance. A report can be filed with Collier 311 or by calling the phone number on the fixture. VIII. Project Manager’s Report Mr. Schumacher reported: 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). Golden Gate MSTU Fund 1621 Budget for March 19, 2024, prepared March 11, 2024. • Purchase Orders 1. FPL - electricity. 2. Mainscape Landscaping – grounds maintenance. a. Incidentals – landscape plants, materials, and refurbishment. b. Maintenance – regular landscape & irrigation maintenance. 3. McGee & Associates – landscape architectural services. 4. Naples Christmas Lighting – Holiday decorations. 4. Naples Electric motor Works (NEMW) – pump station maintenance. 5. Premier Staffing – transcription services. 6. Simmonds Electrical – electrical maintenance and repairs. 7. SiteOne Landscape Supply – irrigation parts & components. 8. Southeast Spreading – mulch. 9. Thomas Marine – Golden Gate Parkway bridge – MSTU railing upgrade. 10. Tree Scaping of Naples – palm and tree pruning. • Budget Summary 1. Line 1, Ad Valorem Tax Collections & Interest – Of the $682,100 budgeted, $640,858 has been collected and a balance of $4,241 remains to collect. 19.A.b Packet Pg. 360 Attachment: Agenda & Backup - Golden Gate 04-16-24 (29053 : Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee - April 16, 2024) MINUTES March 19, 2024 GOLDEN GATE MSTU 4/6 2. Line 2, Carry Forward – Unspent funds accumulated from previous fiscal years and retained within the MSTU, in the amount of $1,713,176. 3. Line 3, All Revenues – Of the $2,395,276 budgeted, $640,858 has been collected and a balance of $41,241 remains to collect leaving an available balance of $1,754,418 (the sum of lines 1 and 2). 4. Line 20, Operating Expense – Of $332,860 budgeted, $149,395 is committed on MSTU- issued Purchase Orders and $99,944 has been spent, leaving a remainder of $83,520 available within budget for additional operating expenses as needed. 5. Line 24, County Overhead – Of the $84,000 budgeted, $15,140 has been transferred, and a balance of $68,859 remains to be assessed (PTNE Staff & support, Property Appraiser, & Tax Collector). 6. Line 26, Capital Projects – Of the $1,978,416 budgeted, $22,115 has been transferred and a balance of $1,956,300 remains to be assessed. 7. Line 27, All Expenses – Of $2,395,276 budgeted, $149,495 is committed to existing Purchase Orders, and $149,395 in total expenditures, leaving a remainder of $2,108,680 available within the FY-24 budget. • General a. MSTU Tax Rate: 0.5000 Mills (0.05%) for beautification improvements and maintenance within the taxing district. b. Funds not spent in 2024 (FY-24) will be carried forward into FY-25. c. Tax millage and interest collected by the Golden Gate Beautification MSTU may only be utilized by the MSTU and within the MSTU district boundary. Mr. Schumacher noted: • The gross taxable property value increased 11.23% for FY-24, generating $68,187 in tax revenue. • Three pallets of COCO/County brown mulch will be purchased from Southeast Spreading. to complete mulch application on Tropicana Boulevard. • The recorded Improvements General expenditure (Thomas Marine), budget line 25, is for the MSTU-funded Sunshine Motif Infill Panel railing upgrade on the Golden Gate Pkwy replacement bridge over the Santa Barbara canal. • The millage rate, currently 0.5000, will be evaluated during the budget process commencing in April 2024. B. Election of Officers Nomination for Chair Mr. Jefferson nominated Patricia Spender for the position of Chair of the Golden Gate Beautification M.S.T.U. Advisory Committee for one year, or until a successor is appointed. Second by Ms. Holmes. Nominations were closed and no others were tendered. Carried unanimously 4 - 0. Ms. Spencer retained the Chair. Nomination for Vice Chair Ms. Spencer nominated Paula Rogan for the position of Vice Chair of the Golden Gate Beautification M.S.T.U. Advisory Committee for one year, or until a successor is appointed. Second by Mr. Jefferson. Nominations were closed and no others were tendered. 19.A.b Packet Pg. 361 Attachment: Agenda & Backup - Golden Gate 04-16-24 (29053 : Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee - April 16, 2024) MINUTES March 19, 2024 GOLDEN GATE MSTU 5/6 Carried unanimously 4 - 0. Ms. Rogan assumed Vice Chair. C. Community Welcome Sign Renovation – Golden Gate Parkway (west) Mr. Schumacher reported: • The “Welcome to Golden Gate City Sign” interior panel will incorporate features of the existing sign. • A County painting contractor will evaluate the structural integrity of the sign for renovation consideration. • The contractor plans to submit a proposal to repaint the sign and possibly emboss the graphics and bird illustration. • Options will be presented to the Committee at an upcoming monthly meeting. • The design will be approved prior to placement of the order. IX. Old Business None X. New Business None XI. Public and Committee Comments Bridge Lights Mr. Jefferson was informed by a County representative that parts to repair the nonfunctioning lights on the Golden Gate Parkway bridge over I75 have been ordered. Sidewalk Reconstruction Mr. Schumacher received an inquiry from an attendee of the February 12th Golden Gate Civic Association meeting, regarding restoration of the sidewalk, currently covered with crushed asphalt, in the vicinity of the new water line installation. He will contact the County to determine restoration plans for the sidewalk and suggested members propose an improved concrete slab sidewalk project to the Civic Association noting the MSTU could consider contributing to the cost. XII. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by the Chair at 5:10 P.M. 19.A.b Packet Pg. 362 Attachment: Agenda & Backup - Golden Gate 04-16-24 (29053 : Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee - April 16, 2024) MINUTES March 19, 2024 GOLDEN GATE MSTU 6/6 GOLDEN GATE MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE ________________________________________________ Patricia Spencer, Chair The Minutes were approved by the Committee on , 2024 as presented ____ or as amended ____. https://www.collierptne.com/mtsu/golden-gate-beautification-advisory-committee/ NEXT MEETING: APRIL 16, 2024 – 4:30 PM GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY CENTER 4701 GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY NAPLES, FL 34116 19.A.b Packet Pg. 363 Attachment: Agenda & Backup - Golden Gate 04-16-24 (29053 : Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee - April 16, 2024) McGee & Associates Landscape Architecture Design * Environmental Management * Planning * Arborist 5079 Tamiami Trail East / P. O. Box 8052 Naples, Florida 34101 Phone (239) 417-0707 * Fax (239) 417-0708 Page 1 of 4 LC 098 * FL 1023A Project: GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFICATION, M.S.T.U. Landscape Architect Report: April 2024 Location: Coronado Parkway & Hunter Blvd. Project Manager: Dan Schumacher, Collier County Public Services Department, Public Transportation & Neighborhood Enhancements Division Consultant: McGee & Associates Consultant’s Representative: Michael A. McGee, rla, isa Landscape Contractor: Mainscape Contractor’s Representative: Robert MacGuffie Observation Date: 4/2/2024 Report Date: 4/2/2024 Report No.: 5 (FY-24) AC - Indicates major items recommended to be discussed by Advisory Committee S - Indicates items recommended to be addressed by staff, C - Indicates items recommended to be addressed by Contractor LOCATION/WORK AREA AC S C R MAINTENANCE SERVICES OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS RESPONSE or COMMENTS MONTHLY ADDRESSED Yellow - Items recommended to be addressed as soon as possible or renovation recommendations generally based upon vehicular or storm damage. Coronado Pkwy. - All locations X All Saw palmetto pruning locations will need additional mulch to cover new exposed areas under Saw palmettos. X X In all African iris plantings between Alexander palms in narrow width medians the irrigation heads should be reviewed and replaced as follows: Install Rainbird model 1812 16” ht. pop-up spray bodies with 1800-EXT 6” ht. extension and a 15CST nozzle on top of a 12” Sch. 80 riser. Strap sprinkler head to 36” length epoxy coated #5 rebar with stainless steel adjustable banding. Install rebar 12” into ground. After sprinklers have been installed tip prune tops of Iris plants direct adjacent to sprinkler heads to ensure maximum spray pattern. X X It is recommended that all Perennial peanut plantings and replacement areas that are to remain shall have an application of 0-0-22-22S-11mg fertilizer and Legume Soil inoculant at 10 oz. per 100 s.f. X X Recommended all paver areas be pressure washed and treated with “Wet & Forget” mold treatment spray. X Recommend reviewing all valve locations for green reflective markers that are missing. Median #1- Pavers X Pressure cleaning recommended Median #2- Pavers X Pressure cleaning recommended Median #3 X X Review palm tree braces to make sure they are not deforming the trunks. X X Middle area needs (37) 1 gal. Perennial peanut “Golden Glory’ replacements Median #4 X X On west end: Lower three irrigation heads to grade located in the perennial peanut plantings. X X 5 East median end needs (38) 1 gal. Perennial peanut “Golden Glory’ replacements X X 5 West median end needs (30) 1 gal. Perennial peanut “Golden Glory’ replacements X X 5 (1) Iris replacement was installed but it was the wrong type of Iris. This bed is Yellow African Iris and not Yellow Flag Iris Median #5 X X 5 Median needs (35) 1 gal. Perennial peanut “Golden Glory’ replacements Median #6 X X 5 (16) Yellow African Iris replacements are recommended, 3 gal. size plants. Median #7 X No major issues observed. Median #8 X No major issues observed. Median #9 - Pavers X Pressure cleaning recommended Median #10 X X Perennial peanut on east end in full of weeds. X X 4 At address 5327: (2) Paurotis palm clumps need to be pruned for thinning and removal of 19.A.b Packet Pg. 364 Attachment: Agenda & Backup - Golden Gate 04-16-24 (29053 : Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee - April 16, 2024) McGee & Associates Landscape Architecture GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFICATION, M.S.T.U. Location: Coronado Pkwy. & Hunter Blvd. Report Date: 4/2/2024 Report No.: 5 (FY24) Page 2 of 4 LOCATION/WORK AREA AC S C R MAINTENANCE SERVICES OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS RESPONSE or COMMENTS declining stems. X X 4 On the west end areas of Perennial Peanut have declined and are missing plants. Install (105) 1 gal. size ‘Golden Glory” Perennial peanuts. Review irrigation coverage. X X 4 At address 5389 – 5401: Yellow African Iris bed, Review irrigation coverage issue, (20) plants are in decline or missing. Replant with 3 gal. size. Median #11 Bridge X X 4 East end: Needs (13) 1 gal. Perennial peanut “Golden Glory’ replacements Median #12 X 4 West end: Needs (13) 1 gal. Perennial peanut “Golden Glory’ replacements Median #13 X X 4 Median: Needs (45) 1 gal. Society garlic replacements Median #14 X X 4 Damaged Concrete light pole and junction boxes are still in median. It is recommended once debris is removed and light replaced that the median be totally renovated as follows: Repair 12 L.F. of paver border, remove & replace soldier course edge to include compacted base and mortar edging. Base shall extend 12-inches beyond current edge of pavers. Remove all remaining Blueberry flax lilies and mulch. Review irrigation for repairs and proper coverage. Adjust irrigation heads to proper heights to receive a 4-inch layer (10 c.y.+/-) of clean native topsoil. Replant median with a double staggered rows of (92) Liriope ‘Big Blue’, 18” o.c. in 1 gal. size and re-mulch median with a 3-inch layer of mulch. New plantings are to have offsets as follows: 3-feet of palm trunks, 2-feet from back of curb & 3-feet off paver edges. Hunter Blvd. - All locations X X All locations with perennial peanut planting shall have a Legume Soil Inoculant product applied as soon as possible, as well as an application of 0-0-22-22S-11mg fertilizer. X X Median #7: In all African iris plantings between Alexander palms in narrow width medians the irrigation heads should be reviewed and replaced as follows: Install Rainbird model 1812 16” ht. pop-up spray bodies with 1800-EXT 6” ht. extension and a 15CST nozzle on top of a 12” Sch. 80 riser. Strap sprinkler head to 36” length epoxy coated #5 rebar with stainless steel adjustable banding. Install rebar 12” into ground. After sprinklers have been installed tip prune tops of Iris plants direct adjacent to sprinkler heads to ensure maximum spray pattern. X X Recommended all paver areas be pressure washed and treated with “Wet & Forget” mold treatment spray. X X Mulch needed for medians 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & eastern half of median 8. Median #1 5 The south end Alexander palm has been hit for the second or third time and it is recommended not to replace. Fill depression and plant (2) 3 gal. Juniper parsonii. Cap bubblers at the location. Median #2 X X 5 Remove existing Big Rose crown of thorn and finish grade for a uniform profile. Replant Big Rose area as follows with six staggered rows of (92) Liriope ‘Big Blue’, 18” o.c. in 1 gal. size and re-mulch median with a 3-inch layer of mulch. New plantings are to have offsets as follows: 3-feet of palm trunks, 2-feet from back of curb & 3-feet off paver edges. Median #3 X X Perennial peanuts have declined except for the very end. Recommend raking up dead stems of perennial peanut. Between palms replant areas with two centerline staggered rows of (27) Liriope ‘Big Blue’, 18” o.c. in 1 gal. size, Triangular area at north end of palms install 4-5 staggered rows of (115) Liriope ‘Big Blue’, 18” o.c. in 1 gal. size. Total plant count (142). Re-mulch planning areas with a 3-inch layer of mulch. New plantings are to have offsets as follows: 4-feet of palm trunks, light poles & shrubs, Outside of narrow 19.A.b Packet Pg. 365 Attachment: Agenda & Backup - Golden Gate 04-16-24 (29053 : Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee - April 16, 2024) McGee & Associates Landscape Architecture GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFICATION, M.S.T.U. Location: Coronado Pkwy. & Hunter Blvd. Report Date: 4/2/2024 Report No.: 5 (FY24) Page 3 of 4 LOCATION/WORK AREA AC S C R MAINTENANCE SERVICES OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS RESPONSE or COMMENTS median areas maintain 3-feet from back of curb. X X 5 Median needs action as follows: Remove volunteer Crape myrtle sprouts. South end: Needs (23) 1 gal. Perennial peanut “Golden Glory’ replacements and (25) 3 gal. Bougainvillea Ms Alice shrubs. North end: needs (5) 3 gal. Bougainvillea Silhouette shrubs X X 5 First Alexander palm on south end: Palm is dead and needs to be removed. Excavate palm and replant with (1) 10 ft. clear trunk Alexander palm. Median #4 X X 5 South end Golden Glory perennial peanut area: Spray with herbicide to remove remaining peanut plants. Rake area to remove peanut stems and then replant with six eight staggered rows of (290 217) Liriope ‘Big Blue’, 18” o.c. in 1 gal. size and re-mulch median with a 3-inch layer of mulch. New plantings are to have offsets as follows: 3-feet of palm trunks, 3-feet from back of curb & 3-feet off paver edges. Median #5 Pump station – Median #5, 7.5 hp, 8” well feeds Hunter & Coronado, Hydropoint Controller in median X X 3 South end: Recommend remaining perennial peanut be spray to remove and then plant median end with six staggered rows of (130) Liriope ‘Big Blue’, 18” o.c. in 1 gal. size and re-mulch median with a 3-inch layer of mulch. New plantings are to have offsets as follows: 4-feet of tree trunk, saw palmetto &irrigation boxes, 3-feet from back of curb & 3- feet off paver edges. X X 5 Median: Needs (80) 1 gal. Perennial peanut “Golden Glory’ replacements Median #6 X X 5 West end: Needs (80) 1 gal. Society garlic replacements X X 5 Median: (8) Paurotis palm clumps need to be pruned for thinning and removal of declining stems. X X At address 2018: (1) Jatropha tree is missing. Replant with 6 ft. overall ht. multi-stem plant. X X 14 At address 2007: (30) Society Garlic plants are in decline or missing. Replant with 1 gal. size plants. M&A 8/2/23: Society garlic plants need dead flower stalks removed. Median #7 X X 4 Median: Needs (4) Yellow African iris 3 gal. replacements Median #8 X X Weeds need to be addressed throughout median. X X 2 At address 5290 & 5300: Paurotis palm clumps need dead fronds and stalks removed, as well as thinning. Review for disease and treat if needed. X X 5 West end: Remove dead foliage from within Blueberry flax plants. X X 5 At address 4201-5241: Needs (175) 1 gal. Perennial peanut “Golden Glory’ replacements X X 5 At address 5412-5433: Remove remaining Blueberry flax and replant area with two double staggered rows of (139) Liriope ‘Big Blue’, 18” o.c. in 1 gal. size, New plantings are to have offsets as follows: 3-feet of palm trunks, 2-feet from back of curb & 3-feet off paver edges. X X 5 At address 5412-5340: Replant missing Blueberry Flax lilies, (40) 3 gal. size plants. Review irrigation coverage before planting. X X 5 At address 5360-5390: Needs (12) Yellow African iris 3 gal. replacements. Remove large weed clump. Clump wrapped in white tape. Median #9 X X 5 Median: Needs (30) Yellow African Iris 3 gal. replacements. Review irrigation coverage before replanting. Median #10 X X 5 Apply Legume Soil Inoculant product as soon as possible, as well as an application of 0-0- 22-22S-11mg fertilizer. 19.A.b Packet Pg. 366 Attachment: Agenda & Backup - Golden Gate 04-16-24 (29053 : Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee - April 16, 2024) McGee & Associates Landscape Architecture GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFICATION, M.S.T.U. Location: Coronado Pkwy. & Hunter Blvd. Report Date: 4/2/2024 Report No.: 5 (FY24) Page 4 of 4 LOCATION/WORK AREA AC S C R MAINTENANCE SERVICES OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS RESPONSE or COMMENTS Median #11 X X Silk floss trees need structural pruning as soon as possible. Branches over travel lanes are being broken off by large truck traffic. X X 5 Median: Needs (85) Society garlic plants 1 gal. replacements Median #12 X X 5 Median: Repair 12 L.F. of paver border, remove & replace soldier course edge to include compacted base and mortar edging. Base shall extend 12-inches beyond current edge of pavers. Remove all remaining Blueberry flax lilies and mulch. Review irrigation for repairs and proper coverage. Replant median with a double staggered rows of (87) Liriope ‘Big Blue’, 18” o.c. in 1 gal. size and re-mulch median with a 3-inch layer of mulch. New plantings are to have offsets as follows: 3-feet of palm trunks, 2-feet from back of curb & 3-feet off paver edges. X X FPL street light box is broken and needs repair QUARTERLY ADDRESSED Fertilization: X X All locations with perennial peanut planting shall have a Legume Soil Inoculant product applied as soon as possible, as well as an application of 0-0-22-22S-11mg fertilizer. . X X Refer to FY23-24 recommended schedule. General Irrigation: Previous month water use total per WeatherTrak controller estimate 181,483 gallons. 19.A.b Packet Pg. 367 Attachment: Agenda & Backup - Golden Gate 04-16-24 (29053 : Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee - April 16, 2024) McGee & Associates Landscape Architecture Design * Environmental Management * Planning * Arborist Page 1 of 3 5079 Tamiami Trail East / P. O. Box 8052 Naples, Florida 34101 Phone (239) 417-0707 * Fax (239) 417-0708 LC 098 * FL 1023A Project: GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFICATION, M.S.T.U. Landscape Architect Report: April 2024 Location: Sunshine Blvd. Project Manager: Dan Schumacher, Collier County Public Services Department, Public Transportation & Neighborhood Enhancements Division Consultant: McGee & Associates Consultant’s Representative: Michael A. McGee, rla, isa Landscape Contractor: Mainscape Contractor’s Representative: Robert MacGuffie Observation Date: 4/2/2024 Report Date: 4/2/2024 Report No.: 5 (FY-24) AC - Indicates major items recommended to be discussed by Advisory Committee S - Indicates items recommended to be addressed by staff, C - Indicates items recommended to be addressed by Contractor LOCATION/WORK AREA AC S C R MAINTENANCE SERVICES OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS RESPONSE or COMMENTS MONTHLY ADDRESSED Yellow - Items recommended to be addressed as soon as possible or renovation recommendations generally based upon vehicular or storm damage. All locations X X All locations of Iris or Blueberry Flax lilies should have dead foliage removed from base of plants. X X All Duckbill tree staking system must be reviewed every three months to determine if cables need to be loosened, rubber straps repositioned and make sure the rubber straps are not allowed to be grown over by tree bark in the tree branch joints. Median #1 X X 2 North End: The Blueberry flax lily bed has lost over 50% of the plants. It is recommended at this point to remove the remaining flax lilies and renovate the bed with a different plant. Install (52) 2 gal., Zamia pumila – Coontie on 3 ft. centers 3 ft. off tree trunks, back of curbs and turf edges. X X 3 North end: Previous replacement Sabal palm has died and needs to be replaced. Match existing. This type of palm will require (2) bubblers and additional hand watering to survive its planting. X X 5 North end: (13) Juniper parsonii 3 gal. that need to be replanted as replacements. X X 5 Sand cordgrass bed: The bed has (6) plants are dead or missing and need to be replaced with 3 gal. size Sand cordgrass plants. X X 5 South end: (9) Juniper replacement plants have declined and/or dead due to sever water stress. Replant with 3 gal. Juniper parsonii. X X 5 Middle Bed: Yellow African iris plants (4) plant declined and/or dead. Replant with 1 gal. Yellow African iris. Median #2 X X 5 At address 2160 & 2112: Bougainvillea shrubs are full of Torpedo weeds and they need to be treated for removal. If heavy cutback is required, then it is recommended in order to address weeds. X X 5 At address 2224 2236: Tabebuia tree cable support has been cut with what appears to be the pruning device. X X 5 South end: Area of previous auto damaged Juniper need to be renovated. Remove damaged or dead plants and install double row of (26) 3 gal. Juniper parsoni. X X 5 At address 2248: (10) renovation Yellow African Iris have declined and need to be replaced. Remove volunteer Blueberry Flax plants in Iris. X X 5 At address 2184: (1) Tabebuia Ipe has been removed. It is recommended to replant with the same Tabebuia Ipe tree. 11’-13’ Ht., 3.5 Cal., 5’-6’ Spr., 36” dia. B&B or 65 Gal. size container. M&A 3/7/23: The tree planted at this location was a Yellow/Silver Trumpet tree and not an Ipe or Purple trumpet tree. Removal & replacement is recommended based upon trunk damage and the inability of this type of tree to become well rooted. In addition, the metal center support poles has 19.A.b Packet Pg. 368 Attachment: Agenda & Backup - Golden Gate 04-16-24 (29053 : Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee - April 16, 2024) McGee & Associates Landscape Architecture GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFICATION, M.S.T.U. Location: Sunshine Blvd. Report Date: 4/2/2024 Report No.: 5 (FY24) Page 2 of 3 LOCATION/WORK AREA AC S C R MAINTENANCE SERVICES OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS RESPONSE or COMMENTS not been removed after the installation of the Duckbill staking system. M&A 9/5/23: The tree has been blown over by the recent winds. The north duckbill anchor was installed about 12” not installed to its recommended 24” depth and as a result the tree pulled the anchor up. X X 5 At address 2184: The Bougainvillea silhouettes are off color and are stunted in growth. Additional fertilization is highly recommended. Mulch should be pulled away from being in contact with the plant trunks. M&A 2/8/23: (6) plants have declined and/or missing and need to be replaced. 3 gal. size. M&A 4/4/23: Plant count is now up to (10) plants and area is dry. X X 5 At address 2160: (1) Tabebuia tree trunk has been girdled by staking straps. The girdling location has healed over but will remain a weak point for the main trunk. At this location an included bark branch union is present so reduce of this branch is recommended to reduce weight of the branch. X X 5 North End at 2052: Juniper parsoni have large amount of dead and brown foliage which appears to be result of insect (e.g. spider mites) or fungal disease. Contractor should review to treat issue and prune out dead foliage. M&A 5/3/22: Contractor determined Juniper had a Blight disease and bed has been treated. Approx. 39-40 plants involved. M&A 12/6/22 (14) 3 gal. Juniper parsoni needed to finish replacements. Median #3 - Pump Station Location- 5 hp, 6” well, VFD X X 2 At address 1945: Prune and/or remove Bougainvillea shrubs to get a one-two foot clearance around the irrigation valve boxes. X X 5 At address 1944: Bougainvillea shrubs full of Torpedo grass weeds. X X 5 At address 1945: South Trumpet tree Duckbill staking cable has been cut. It could be vandalism or be from the hedge trimmer because the cable extended into the adjacent Bougainvillea shrubs. Cable needs to be repaired or replaced. M&A 3/5/24: The cut Duckbill cable was reconnected, but the adjusting turnbuckle was removed. The turnbuckles are the most important part of the Duckbill bracing systems. Median #4 X X 5 South end: Remove volunteer Asparagus fern in Juniper. Median #5 X X 5 (20+/-) renovation Blueberry flax plants have declined and need to be replaced. Issue appears to irrigation coverage. Install (20) 1 gal. Blueberry flax. X X At address 1790: Remove weeds and dead stems and/or foliage in Juniper. Median #6 X X 4 At address 1720: Water stress has caused the decline of (13-15) Iris plants that will need to be replaced with 1 gal. Yellow African iris plants. X X 14 At address 1740: The Bougainvillea silhouettes are off color and are stunted in growth. Plants should be reviewed for irrigation coverage and additional fertilization. Mulch should be pulled away from being in contact with the plant trunks. M&A 4/4/23: (26-30 37) Bougainvillea plants have declined and/or dead. Recommended to remove all and replant bed with 3 gal. Bougainvillea ‘Silhouettes’ 18th Place SW Median X X Recommendation: Remove all surface vegetation (Bougainvillea shrubs) and lower grade 3-inches. Install (7) 3 gal., Aechmea “Raspberry Bromeliad and mulch entire median with Rice Rock mulch to include filter cloth below Rice Rock mulch. 18th Ave. S.W. Median X X Recommendation: Remove all surface vegetation and lower grade 3-inches. Install (8) 3 gal., Aechmea “Raspberry Bromeliad and mulch entire median with Rice Rock mulch to include filter cloth below Rice Rock mulch. QUARTERLY ADDRESSED Accent/Street Lighting Lighting Electric Meters & Irrigation Controller Electric Source Locations Lighting Electric Meter 2271 Sunshine Blvd., 1 SUN, Alley off 23rd Ave. SW Lighting Electric Meter & Irrigation Controller Electric, 1995 Sunshine Blvd., 2 SUN, Alley off 20th PL. SW Lighting Electric Meter 4642 18th Pl. SW, 3 SUN, North R/W 19.A.b Packet Pg. 369 Attachment: Agenda & Backup - Golden Gate 04-16-24 (29053 : Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee - April 16, 2024) McGee & Associates Landscape Architecture GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFICATION, M.S.T.U. Location: Sunshine Blvd. Report Date: 4/2/2024 Report No.: 5 (FY24) Page 3 of 3 LOCATION/WORK AREA AC S C R MAINTENANCE SERVICES OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS RESPONSE or COMMENTS Fertilizations: X Refer to schedule. Irrigation: X X Previous month water use total per WeatherTrak controller estimate is 47,042 gallons. 19.A.b Packet Pg. 370 Attachment: Agenda & Backup - Golden Gate 04-16-24 (29053 : Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee - April 16, 2024) McGee & Associates Landscape Architecture Design * Environmental Management * Planning * Arborist Page 1 of 3 5079 Tamiami Trail East / P. O. Box 8052 Naples, Florida 34101 Phone (239) 417-0707 * Fax (239) 417-0708 LC 098 * FL 1023A Project: GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFICATION, M.S.T.U. Landscape Architect Report: April 2024 Location: Tropicana Blvd. Project Manager: Dan Schumacher, Collier County Public Services Department, Public Transportation & Neighborhood Enhancements Division Consultant: McGee & Associates Consultant’s Representative: Michael A. McGee, rla, isa Landscape Contractor: Mainscape Contractor’s Representative: Robert MacGuffie Observation Date: 4/2/2024 Report Date: 4/2/2024 Report No.: 5 (FY-24) AC - Indicates major items recommended to be discussed by Advisory Committee S - Indicates items recommended to be addressed by staff, C - Indicates items recommended to be addressed by Contractor. LOCATION/WORK AREA AC S C R MAINTENANCE SERVICES OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS RESPONSE or COMMENTS MONTHLY ADDRESSED Yellow - Items recommended to be addressed as soon as possible or renovation recommendations generally based upon vehicular or storm damage. All locations: X X All yellow and white African Iris plants should have the dead foliage removed from the base of the plants, X X Recommended all paver areas be pressure washed and treated with “Wet & Forget” mold treatment spray. Median #1 X X Remove palm seedlings and Poison ivy vines within Dwarf Jasmine plantings. Other volunteer plants are also in bed that should be removed. X X 3 Recommend renovation of Dwarf Jasmine plantings based upon poor performance at this location. Remove all surface vegetation and debris except for existing Bromeliads and replant area with (275) 1 gal. Liriope ‘Big Blue’. Median #2 X X 3 At the end of February recommend Bougainvillea receive heavy reduction cut of 50% and then existing Asparagus fern plants and other weeds be removed and/or treated with herbicide. X X 4 The existing quick coupler valve box is broken and deformed and needs to have the top box and lid removed and new ones installed. Pedestrian shelter at 31st Ave. SW X Trash Receptacle and lid are heavily damaged, and replacement is recommended. I believe the replacement receptacle would be a Wausau Tile TF1030, 44gal., E22 Sand Exposed Aggregate with forest green plastic push door top, with or without the custom inkjet logo insert. How the color of the lid got brown I do not know the, because the Golden Gate “Community’s Roadway Beautification Master Plan” reads the lids are to be Forest Green. The pedestrian shelter is dark green. Also is a photo of the original artwork that was to be the custom inkjet logo insert. I am not sure what was there, but it is gone. Median #3 Bridge X X South end: Continue to remove Blueberry Flax lily as they sprout up. X X 5 South end: (5-8) Yellow African Iris in decline or missing. Replant with 3 gal. size. X X 5 North end: Remove Blueberry Flax volunteers. M&A 9/6/22: (3) Yellow African Iris in decline or missing. Replant with 3 gal. size. M&A 3/7/23 the number of replacements has increased to a total of (9 12). Median #4 X X At address 3048: Remove weeds and vines in Juniper. X X 5 At address 2881: (1) Pink Tabebuia tree needs structural and corrective pruning for cross branching, parallel branching, sprout reduction, damaged wood, and thinning. X X 5 At address 2860: (1) Purple Tabebuia “Ipe” tree needs structural and corrective pruning for cross branching, parallel branching, sprout reduction, damaged wood, and thinning. X X 5 At address 2930: Recommend removing two Crape myrtles and replace with (2) Crape 19.A.b Packet Pg. 371 Attachment: Agenda & Backup - Golden Gate 04-16-24 (29053 : Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee - April 16, 2024) McGee & Associates Landscape Architecture GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFICATION, M.S.T.U. Location: Tropicana Blvd. Report Date: 4/2/2024 Report No.: 5 (FY-24) Page 2 of 3 LOCATION/WORK AREA AC S C R MAINTENANCE SERVICES OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS RESPONSE or COMMENTS Myrtle ‘Natchez’, White, 30 gal., 2” cal., 8’-10’ ht., 5’-6’ spr., Multi-stem (4 min.). Will require (1) bubbler location with (2) adjustable flood bubblers per tree. Pedestrian Shelter- 28th Ave. SW X No major issue observed. Median #5 X X 4 At address 2672: Holly tree has totally defoliated, and main trunk bark is cracking. Decline would contribute to mature age of 16+/- years and past site conditions. Recommendation is to schedule removal by excavation and replant with Ilex x attenuate – East Palatka Holly 10’ Ht., 3’ spr., 3.5” cal. in 65 gal. container X X 5 At address 2600: Holly tree has totally defoliated, root system is rotting, main trunk has severe rot due to previous pruning wounds not compartmentalizing and healing over. Recommendation is to schedule removal by excavation and replant with Ilex x attenuate – East Palatka Holly 10’ Ht., 3’ spr., 3.5” cal. in 65 gal. container X X At address 2580: (2) Hong Kong Orchid trees need structural and corrective pruning for cross branching, parallel branching, sprout reduction, damaged wood, and thinning. At address 2530: (1) Jacaranda tree need structural and corrective pruning for cross branching, parallel branching, sprout reduction, damaged wood, and thinning. X X 5 At address 2654: (3) White African Iris missing, replant with 3 gal. size. X X 5 At address 2578: (1) White African Iris in decline, replant with 3 gal. size. X X 5 At address 2520: Remove volunteer Crape myrtles growing in Bougainvillea bed. M&A 11/7/22: it is recommended due to the amount of shade over this planting location that the existing Bougainvillea and Crape myrtle sprouts be removed, and the area planted with Bromeliads. (45) Neoregelia carolinae ‘Tricolor’, 6” pots, 24” o.c.+/-, first row 4’ off back of curb. M&A 9/5/23: It appears carpe myrtle sprouts have been treated with herbicide. X 2 At address 2600: Recommend Oak, 18” caliper, 50% damaged in main trunk from broken off large branch be monitored yearly. M&A 6/6/23: This Oak is adjacent to the declined Holly tree at address 2701 that is being recommended for removal and replacement. It is recommended that this Oak tree be coordinated for removal by excavation and replace with Quercus virginiana ‘Cathedral’ 11’-13’ ht., 3.5 cal., 5’ spr. 36” dia. root ball or 65 gal. container. Median #6 (Pavers only) No major issue observed. QUARTERLY ADDRESSED Accent/Street Lighting X Median #1 south light pole fixture has been turned out of alignment with the median. Lighting Disconnect & Sensor Locations East R/W between 13th Ave. & PL. Lighting Disconnect & Sensor West Alley off 28th Ave. SW Lighting Disconnect & Sensor West R/W in Alley between G.G. Pkwy. & 26th PL. SW, Lighting Disconnect & Sensor West R/W at corner of 30th PL. SW & Tropicana Lighting Disconnect & Sensor Fertilizations: X X Refer to schedule to be developed with Contractor. Irrigation: X Previous month water use total per WeatherTrak controller estimate 290,132 gallons. 19.A.b Packet Pg. 372 Attachment: Agenda & Backup - Golden Gate 04-16-24 (29053 : Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee - April 16, 2024) McGee & Associates Landscape Architecture GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFICATION, M.S.T.U. Location: Tropicana Blvd. Report Date: 4/2/2024 Report No.: 5 (FY-24) Page 3 of 3 LOCATION/WORK AREA AC S C R MAINTENANCE SERVICES OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS RESPONSE or COMMENTS 19.A.b Packet Pg. 373 Attachment: Agenda & Backup - Golden Gate 04-16-24 (29053 : Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee - April 16, 2024) Golden Gate M.S.T.U.Fund 1621April 16, 2024FY-24Vendor Item PO# Budget Commitments Expenditures Available 1MILLAGE COLLECTED & INTEREST MSTU Revenues (682,100.00)$ -$ (640,858.08)$ (41,241.92)$ 2CARRY FORWARD Unexpended Prior Year Funds (1,713,176.44)$ -$ -$ (1,713,176.44)$ 3 ALL REVENUES(2,395,276.44)$ -$ (640,858.08)$ (1,754,418.36)$ McGee & Associates Landscape Architect (FY-23) 4500221879 9,062.00$ -$ McGee & Associates Landscape Architect (FY-24) 4500228494 18,030.40$ 7,584.60$ 4ENG. FEES & OTHERS (631403)39,062.00$ 27,092.40$ 7,584.60$ 4,385.00$ 5INDIRECT COST REIMBURSE (634970) Collier County Indirect Cost Direct Pay 5,900.00$ 2,950.00$ 2,950.00$ -$ Mainscape Landscape Incidentals 4500226952 26,940.00$ 3,060.00$ 6LANDSCAPE INCIDENTALS (634990)30,000.00$ 26,940.00$ 3,060.00$ -$ Mainscape Grounds Maintenance 4500226952 53,418.21$ 66,581.79$ 7OTHER CONTRACTUAL (634999)174,200.00$ 53,418.21$ 66,581.79$ 54,200.00$ Tree Scaping Palm Pruning 4500225911 -$ 8,898.00$ Tree Scaping #128536 Tree Scaping #128536 4500230376 19,180.00$ 7,837.50$ NEMW Pump Station Maintenance 45002288071,275.00$ 8OTHER CONTRACTUAL (639990)38,898.30$ 19,180.00$ 18,010.50$ 1,707.80$ 9ELECTRICITY (643100) FPL Electricity 4700004885 3,500.00$ 2,900.93$ 1,598.07$ (999.00)$ 10INSURANCE GENERAL(645100) Collier County Insurance Direct Pay 500.00$ 250.00$ 250.00$ -$ 11SPRINKLER SYSTEM(646311) SiteOne Irrigation Parts & Pumps 4500227230 5,000.00$ 4,217.94$ 3,182.06$ (2,400.00)$ 12MULCH(646318) Southeast Spreading County Brown 4500229086 15,000.00$ -$ 19,425.00$ (4,425.00)$ Simmonds Electrical (FY-24) Electrical Services 4500227227 10,000.00$ 5,000.00$ -$ 5,000.00$ 13LIGHTING MAINTENANCE(646451)10,000.00$ 5,000.00$ -$ 5,000.00$ 14LICENSE & PERMITS(649010)2,000.00$ -$ -$ 2,000.00$ P-card Bee Hive Removal n/a -$ 350.00$ Premier Staffing Transcription 4500227901 2,651.20$ 326.70$ Naples Christmas Tree Lighting Holiday Decorations 4500228355 -$ 2,850.00$ 15OTHER MISCELLANEOUS (649990)3,000.00$ 2,651.20$ 3,526.70$ (3,177.90)$ 16OFFICE SUPPLIES (651110)100.00$ -$ -$ 100.00$ 17COPYING CHARGES(651210) J.M. Todd Copier CPC 4500227403 200.00$ 90.19$ 59.81$ 50.00$ 18FERT HERB CHEM(652310)5,000.00$ -$ -$ 5,000.00$ 19OTHER OPERATING (652990)500.00$ -$ -$ 500.00$ 20 OPERATING EXPENSES332,860.30$ 144,690.87$ 126,228.53$ 61,940.90$ 21PTNE STAFF & DIVISION OVERHEAD (911011)-2.7%65,000.00$ -$ 65,000.00$ -$ 22PROPERTY APPRAISER (930600)-0.2%5,300.00$ -$ 3,725.25$ 1,574.75$ 23TAX COLLECTOR (930700)-0.6%13,700.00$ -$ 12,644.45$ 1,055.55$ 24 COUNTY OVERHEAD3.5%84,000.00$ -$ 81,369.70$ 2,630.30$ 25IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL (763100)Thomas Marine (CO1)Pkwy Bridge - MSTU Railing Upgrade4500215903 1,978,416.14$ -$ 22,115.38$ 1,956,300.76$ 26 CAPITAL PROJECTS1,978,416.14$ -$ 22,115.38$ 1,956,300.76$ 27 ALL EXPENSES2,395,276.44$ 144,690.87$ 229,713.61$ 2,020,871.96$ 28 FY-24 BUDGET GRAND TOTAL= ALL REVENUES - ALL EXPENSES-$ 144,690.87$ (411,144.47)$ 266,453.60$ Page 1/219.A.bPacket Pg. 374Attachment: Agenda & Backup - Golden Gate 04-16-24 (29053 : Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Golden Gate M.S.T.U.Fund 1621April 16, 2024516,253,177 FY 13 Final Taxable Value 7.8%Total Available Balance2,020,871.96$ 533,888,677 FY 14 Final Taxable Value 3.4% Plus Commited And Not Spent144,690.87$ 575,541,732 FY 15 Final Taxable Value 7.8%611,031,317 FY 16 Final Taxable Value 6.2%Estimated Cash2,165,562.83$ 673,743,701FY 17 Final Taxable Value10.3%749,340,700FY 18 Final Taxable Value11.2%813,136,298 FY 19 Final Taxable Value8.5%Prepared 04.08.2024ZS885,583,987FY 20 Final Taxable Value8.9%987,248,891 FY 21 Final Taxable Value11.5%1,067,233,321FY 22 Final Taxable Value8.1%1,214,827,173 FY 23 Final Taxable Value13.8%+8.9% Average$1,351,201,209 FY 24 Gross Taxable Value11.23% Adjustment FY 23 to FY 24FY 24 Gross MSTU RevenueFY 23Millage0.50000.50000.5 mill capTax Dollars $675,601$607,414$68,187 IncreasePage 2/219.A.bPacket Pg. 375Attachment: Agenda & Backup - Golden Gate 04-16-24 (29053 : Golden Gate Beautification MSTU