VB MSTU Agenda 04/04/2024Vanderbilt Beach M.S.T.U.
Advisory Committee
8300 Radio Road
Naples, FL 34104
APRIL 4, 2024, 2:00 PM
Committee Members and Project Manager will meet at
Cocohatchee River Marina-13535 Vanderbilt Drive, Naples, FL 34110
All others are encouraged to attend via Zoom video conference
AGENDA
I. Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance
II. Attendance
Advisory Committee Bruce Forman - Chairman (11/13/2027)
Bill Sjostrom - Vice Chairman (11/13/2024)
Mark Weber (11/15/2025)
Gabriella R. Miyamoto (11/13/2027)
William Harris (11/13/2024)
Aaron Gross, Ground Zero Landscaping
Judy Sizensky– Project Manager
Rosio Garcia – Operations Coordinator
Wendy Warren, Transcriptionist
III. Approval of the agenda
IV. Approval of the Minutes – March 7, 2024
V. Landscape Maintenance Report - Aaron Gross, Ground Zero Landscape
VI. Vanderbilt Drive Refurbishment – Judy Sizensky
A. Regatta Corner of VB Dr and VB Beach Rd-Bid #23-8188 received 4 quotes. ($361,000, $389,172, $414,947 &
$516,969). The DELORA is in process by McGee. This is the process to verify the Contractor prior to award.
B. Crosswalks (6 with 1 alternate) along VB Dr.-One (1) Bid was received from Ajax Paving. The total bid is
$789,001.50. The opinion of cost is $377,835.00. The bid was sent out again and due by 5:00 pm today (April
4th). If they come in over the OPC, a formal solicitation will go forward.
C. Vanderbilt Dr Landscape- Vanderbilt Beach Rd to Bluebill-Discuss if our contracted landscaper can refurbish by
sections.
VII. Project Manager Report Judy Sizensky
A. Current Budget FY 24 - April 2024
B. Aaron from Ground Zero completed the first refurbishment at The Dunes. The community facility person said it
looks great! The other (2) areas will be completed in June.
C. Greenway Multi-use Bike Path-Vanderbilt Drive-Gulf Shore Drive- The work order for RWA was approved. They
will begin the preliminary work and submit construction plans once completed. RM will approve then perhaps
do the work as well, with MSTU paying them.
D. One (1) quote for the bench and sidewalk installation on Gulf Shore Drive was received from Capital Construc-
tion for $25,250.00. Procurement is reviewing if approval will be given. If not, we will have to request quotes
again to see if we receive any additional.
VIII. Old Business
IX. New Business
A. Decorative fence and additional plantings at Connor Park-Parks & Rec and Ground Zero will walk the park on
April 9th.
X. Public Comment
XI. Adjourn
NEXT MEETING DATE
MAY 2, 2024
COCOHATCHEE RIVER MARINA, 13535 VANDERBILT DR, NAPLES, FL 34110
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Vanderbilt Beach M.S.T.U
Advisory Committee
8300 Radio Road
Naples, FL 34104
MARCH 7, 2024
I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ms. Sizensky called the meeting to order at 2:01 P.M. Roll call was taken, and a quorum of five
was established. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
II. ATTENDANCE
Advisory Committee: Bruce Forman – Chair
William Sjostrom – Vice Chair
Mark Weber
Gabriella R. Miyamoto
William Arell Harris
Staff: Judy Sizensky - Project Manager
Brian Wells – Director, PTNE (ZOOM)
Rosio Garcia – Operations Coordinator
Others: Aaron Gross – Ground Zero Landscaping
Mike McGee – Landscape Architect (Excused)
Wendy Warren - Transcriptionist
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice Chair Sjostrom moved to approve the Agenda of the Vanderbilt Beach MSTU Advisory
Committee. Second by Mr. Weber. Carried unanimously 5 - 0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vice Chair Sjostrom moved to approve the minutes of the February 1, 2024, Vanderbilt Beach
MSTU meeting as presented. Second by Ms. Miyamoto. Carried unanimously 5 - 0.
V. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT – Aaron Gross, Ground Zero Landscaping
Mr. Gross reported:
• The Community landscaping looks good.
• Irrigation breaks were repaired.
Comments
Ms. Sizensky
• A budget estimate for costs to maintain Parks and Recreation landscaping in Conner Park
will be requested from the Department.
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• The Park District logo sign incorporated into the Conner Park sign needs painting.
• The Parks and Recreation Department will be contacted to arrange for refurbishment.
VI. VANDERBILT DRIVE REFURBISHMENT – Judy Sizensky
Ms. Sizensky reported:
A. Regatta Corner of Vanderbilt Drive and Vanderbilt Beach Road
• Four (4) bids were received ranging in cost from $361,000 to $516,969.
• The Procurement Division recommended the contract be awarded to Infinite Construction
LLC. in the amount of $389,172.00.
• With Committee recommendation, the contract proposal will be presented to the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) for consideration.
• The project will be scheduled for the second quarter of 2024.
• Coordination of the project with the crosswalk and bench installation projects will be
considered.
• Ground Zero Landscaping will participate in preliminary meetings with the contractor to
ensure the irrigation system is designed and installed correctly.
Mr. Harris motioned to recommend the Board of County Commissioners award the contract
for the renovation of the corner of Vanderbilt Drive and Vanderbilt Beach Road at The
Regatta Vanderbilt Beach to Infinite Construction, LLC. in the amount of $389,172.00.
Second by Ms. Miyamoto. Carried unanimously 5 – 0.
B. Crosswalks (6 with 1 alternate) Along Vanderbilt Beach Drive
Ms. Sizensky reported:
• Three (3) of the paver crosswalks will be constructed north of The Regatta, three (3) at
The Anchorage, The Dunes of Naples, and Marina Bay and 1-alternate at Bluebill
Avenue.
• Bluebill Avenue is the alternate as the Road Maintenance Division does not approve brick
pavers over the roadway.
• One bid for six (6) crosswalks in the amount of $780.001.50 was received from Ajax
Paving to the Request for Quote (RFQ) distributed to the vendor(s) on Collier County
General Contractors Contract #19-7525. The Opinion of Cost was $377,835.00.
• The project will now be coordinated through the Procurement Division and a Scope of
Work (SOW) for the project posted on Bid-Sync for quotes from General Contractors.
C. Vanderbilt Drive Landscape – Vanderbilt Beach Road to Bluebill Avenue Landscape West
Side Vanderbilt Drive
Ms. Sizensky reported:
• A work order will be issued for completion of the landscape plans for the west side of
Vanderbilt Drive.
• Mr. McGee will discuss revisions to the initial plans with the new engineering firm.
• The package will include a Landscape Planting Plan, an Irrigation Plan, and a Plant
Schedule for reference.
• The 24 inch high sightline standard at intersections will be adhered to.
• A drip line irrigation system will be installed to ensure adequate water supply to the
landscaping.
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• An Opinion of Cost on completion of final construction drawings will be provided by
McGee & Associates.
• The Collier County General Contractors Contract #19-7525 will be utilized.
• With the Committee endorsement of McGee & Associates plans, a Scope of Work (SOW)
will be prepared, and an Invitation to Bid sent to contractors.
• The Road Maintenance Division will review the plans for impacts on utilities in the area
of the project.
• The work will be considered upon completion of the Regatta Corner of Vanderbilt Beach
Drive and Vanderbilt Beach Road landscape project and sidewalk installation on the east
side of Vanderbilt Drive.
• Final plans for landscaping the west side of Vanderbilt Drive from Palm Court to Bluebill
Avenue will be presented to the Committee at a future meeting.
VII. PROJECT MANAGER REPORT – Judy Sizensky
Ms. Sizensky reported:
A. Budget FY-24
Vanderbilt Beach MSTU Fund 1617 Budget for March 7, 2024, prepared February 29, 2024.
Purchase Orders
1. Collier County Utilities – Water and Sewer.
2. FPL – Electricity.
3. Ground Zero Landscaping –
o Incidentals are for landscape refurbishment and miscellaneous.
o Ground Maintenance includes Conner Park and irrigation repairs.
4. MasTec North America – Contract for burial of conduit and placing of equipment for Florida
Power & Light, Comcast cable and Century Link for Phase IV.
5. Premier Staffing – Transcription Services.
6. Q Grady Minor & Associates - West Vanderbilt Drive Sidewalks.
8. Site One Landscape Supply – Irrigation Parts & Pumps.
Budget Summary
a. Line 1, Ad Valorem Tax Millage: Millage assessed is $1,756,300 of which $1,519,521 has
been collected leaving a balance of $236,778 to collect.
b. Line 10, Carry Forward – Unexpended prior year funds of $4,780,100.
c. Line 14, Total Revenue - $7,591,058, including investment interest, transfers, and
contributions.
d. Line 36, Operating Expense - Of the $6,761,158 budgeted, $756,884 is committed on existing
Purchase Orders and $496,105 has been spent, leaving a budget remainder of $5,508,169
available within budget for additional operating expenses as needed.
e. Line 38, Capital Outlay - Budgeted at $650,000, is for the current fiscal year long term
projects, consistent with the MSTU ordinance and upon a motion from the Advisory
Committee.
f. Line 39, Transfer to Fund 111 - Of the $96,000 budgeted, $0 has been transferred and
$96,000 remains for transfer (PTNE Staff and Support).
g. Line 43, Transfer Construction – Of the $50,500 Budgeted, $37,628 has been transferred and
a balance of $12,871 remains for transfer (Property Appraiser and Tax Collector).
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h. Line 44, Capital Reserves - Of the $33,400 budgeted for anticipated Maintenance and Capital
projects in future fiscal years as identified in the Asset Management Plan, $0 has been spent
and a balance of $33,400 remains.
j. Line 46, Total Budget – Of the $7,591,058, tabulated commitments to existing purchase
orders total $756,884, $533,733 has been expended leaving a remainder of $6,300,440
available for MSTU expenditures.
General
a. Available funds are sufficient to satisfy outstanding invoices for Phase IV Utility Burial
Project, landscaping at the Regatta of Naples at Vanderbilt Beach Road and Vanderbilt Drive,
the crosswalks, the Vanderbilt Drive landscape renovation project, and the Greenway Multi-
Use Path.
b. Some FY-23 financial Commitments carried forward to FY-24.
c. MasTec has an outstanding financial commitment of $624,622.49 for Phase IV construction.
• Ms. Sizensky received approval of the Executive Summary for final payment approval
from the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on January 9, 2024.
• MasTec’s final payment is anticipated to be under budget.
d. The Q Grady Minor & Associates Purchase Order in the amount of $76,976, covers
Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) work for the landscaping project at the
Regatta of Naples.
e. FY-24 millage rate of 0.5000 will fund future projects, as well as the existing MSTU assets
identified in the Capital Asset Management Plan, updated annually.
f. Funds not spent in FY-24 (fiscal year 2024) will be carried forward into FY-25.
g. Funds collected by the Vanderbilt Beach MSTU cannot be utilized outside of the MSTU.
B. The Dunes of Naples Landscape Refurbishment
• Ground Zero Landscaping submitted Estimates # 653 in the amount of $$8,462.62, #654
in the amount of $13,610.56 and #655 in the amount of $15,721.01 for landscape
refurbishment to camouflage utility boxes and enhance the lake and roadway areas
damaged during the Utility Burial Project.
Ms. Miyamoto motioned to approve Ground Zero Landscaping Estimates #653, #654 and
#655, dated January 31, 2024, in the amount of $37,794.19, to refurbish landscaping damaged
by the Utility Burial Project at The Dunes of Naples. Second by Vice Chair Sjostrom. Carried
unanimously 5 – 0.
C. Greenway Multi-Use Bike Path – Vanderbilt Drive – Gulf Shore Drive
• A 10 foot bike and pedestrian path north of The Dunes of Naples on Vanderbilt Drive
near the bridge cannot be navigated at high tide or during extreme rain events.
• RWA submitted a proposal on September 15, 2023, for Design and Construction Phase
Services in the amount of $58,500.00.
• RWA’s Opinion of Cost to raise seventy-five (75) percent of the twenty-four hundred
(2400) foot pathway approximately eight (8) inches is $274,586.00 including a thirty (30)
percent contingency fee.
• The total cost of the project is estimated at $333,086.00 which includes RWA’s proposal
of $58,500.00 for the engineering services associated with the design and construction
phases of the work.
• RWA’s work order will be subject to the provisions of Contract #18-7432-CE.
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• The Road Maintenance Division will be responsible for maintaining the walkway
following completion of construction.
Mr. Harris motioned to approve funds not-to-exceed $350,000.00 for refurbishment of the bike
and pedestrian path north of The Dunes of Naples community. Second by Ms. Miyamoto.
Carried unanimously 5 – 0.
D. Irrigation Repair Reimbursement
• Reimbursement in the amount of $1985.00 was received from Utilities One for the cost
incurred by the MSTU to repair a main irrigation line broken during a “road cut” to
install new cable utilities at Germaine Avenue and Vanderbilt Drive.
E. Benches
• Capital Contractors submitted a cost proposal #100826 in the amount of $25,250.00 for
construction of ADA compliant brick paver pads, installation of 2 benches (one new, one
reconstructed) and 175 feet of concrete sidewalk installation at Le Dauphin and Moraya
Bay on Gulf Shore Drive.
Ms. Miyamoto motioned to approve Capital Contractors Estimate #100826, dated February 19,
2024, in the amount of $25,250.00, to install two ADA compliant paver pads and benches and one
hundred seventy-five (175) feet of concrete sidewalk on Gulf Shore Drive.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
A. Potential Future Projects
Ms. Sizensky reported:
Consideration will be given to new projects to be undertaken by the MSTU in 2024 and 2025.
Current considerations include the following:
1. Decorative Wall Extension Conner Park
• The Committee suggested the decorative post and rail wall on the south side of the park
be extended approximately 150 feet with columns spaced 15 feet apart.
• The Parks and Recreation Department must approve the fence extension before the
project can be initiated.
X. NEW BUSINESS
Traffic Signal Box
Ms. Sizensky reported:
• Relocation of the County’s Traffic Signal Box on the northwest corner of Vanderbilt Drive
to the Right of Way (ROW) on the south side of Vanderbilt Beach Road would improve the
appearance of the landscaped areas at The Regatta Vanderbilt Beach.
• Traffic Operations estimated the cost to relocate the utility would be $100,000.00.
• The Traffic Operations Division would perform the work utilizing their contractor and
invoice the MSTU for the expense.
• Ms. Sizensky will consult with Traffic Ops to seek guidance on implementing the project.
Vice Chair Sjostrom motioned to approve funds not-to-exceed $100,000.00 to relocate the
County’s Traffic Signal Utility Box to the south side of Vanderbilt Beach Road. Second by
Ms. Miyamoto. Carried unanimously 5 – 0.
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XI. PUBLIC AND COMMITTEE COMMENTS
None
XII. ADJOURN
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by
order of the Chair at 3:02 P.M.
VANDERBILT BEACH M.S.T.U. ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Bruce Forman, Chair
The minutes approved by the Board/Committee on ,2024 “as submitted” [___] or “as
amended” [___].
NEXT MEETING APRIL 4, 2024 - 2:00 P.M.
Cocohatchee River Marina
13535 Vanderbilt Drive
Naples, FL 34110
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FUND 161700000
April 4, 2024
FY24VendorItem PO#Budget Commitments Expenditures Total
1 CUR AD VALOREM TAX (1,756,300.00)$ -$ (1,557,342.51)$ (198,957.49)$
2 DEL AD VALOREM -$ -$ -$
3 STATE REVENUE (64,023.57)$ 64,023.57$
4 OVERNIGHT INTEREST -$ -$ (54,613.24)$ 54,613.24$
5 INVESTMENT INTEREST (28,000.00)$ -$ (14,535.09)$ (13,464.91)$
6 INTEREST TAX COLL.-$ -$ (1,367.41)$ 1,367.41$
7 REVENUE STRUCTURE (1,784,300.00)$ -$ (1,691,881.82)$ (92,418.18)$
8 TRANSFERS FROM PROP APP -$ -$ -$
9 TRANSFERS FROM TAX COLL -$ -$ -$
10 REIMBURSEMENT -INTERDEPT.-$ -$ -$ -$
11 CARRY FORWARD GEN (4,780,100.00)$ -$ -$ (4,780,100.00)$
12 CARRY FOR OF ENCUMB AMT (1,115,858.77)$ -$ -$ (1,115,858.77)$
13 NEG 5% EST REV 89,200.00$ -$ -$ 89,200.00$
14 TRANSFERS & CONTRIB (5,806,758.77)$ -$ -$ (5,806,758.77)$
15 TOTAL REVENUE (7,591,058.77)$ -$ (1,691,881.82)$ (5,899,176.95)$
16 SURVEYING FEES 10,000.00$ -$ -$ 10,000.00$
17 INDIRECT COST Collier County Indirect Cost Direct Pay 8,700.00$ 4,350.00$ 4,350.00$ -$
18 INTERDEPT PAYMENT Collier County Real Property Department Direct Pay 1,000.00$ -$ 1,000.00$
Ground Zero Landscaping Serv Landscape Incidentals 4500226992 100,000.00$ 37,726.37$ 19,273.63$ -$
-$ -$
Real Property Easement -$
19 LANDSCAPE INCIDENTALS 100,000.00$ 37,726.37$ 19,273.63$ 43,000.00$
-$
Ground Zero Landscaping Serv. Ground Maintenance 4500226992 3,265.00$ 27,295.00$
FINAL INVOICE SUBMITTED-$216K Mastec North America Bury & Activate overhead utilities 4500210804 624,622.49$ 414,260.28$
$408K will go back to budget RCV Invoice # 100031 Utiltites One (1,985.00)$
Q Grady Minor WO West Vanderbilt Dr Sidewalks 4500225615 76,976.00$
Capital Contractors Sidewalk and bench refurbishment no PO yet 25,250.00$
20 OTHER CONTRACTUAL 6,569,658.77$ 730,113.49$ 439,570.28$ 5,399,975.00$
21 POST FREIGHT UPS 100.00$ -$ 100.00$
22 ELECTRICITY FPL Electricity 4700004865 700.00$ 400.00$ 300.00$
23 WATER AND SEWER Collier County Utility Water & Sewer 4700004940 50,000.00$ 1,172.57$ 33,827.43$ 15,000.00$
24 RENT BUILDINGS St. John the Evangelist Meeting Room Rental Working on PO REQ 1,000.00$ 100.00$ 900.00$
25 INSURANCE GENERAL Collier County Insurance General Direct 600.00$ 300.00$ 300.00$ -$
26 SPRINKLER SYSTEM MAIN Site One Irrigation Parts 4500227226 5,000.00$ 1,829.95$ 1,626.05$ 1,544.00$
27 MULCH 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$
28 LICENCES AND PERMITS 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$
29 CLERKS RECORDING FEES 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$
30 Legal Advertisment NDN 4500227814 562.50$ 87.50$ (650.00)$
31 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS Premier Staffing Transcriptionist Serv. 4500227789 2,500.00$ 1,564.45$ 935.55$ -$
32 OFFICE SUPPLIES Office Supplies 200.00$ -$ 200.00$
33 COPYING CHARGES JM Todd Monthly CPC (shared) (monthly lease)4500227043 200.00$ 97.80$ 52.20$ 50.00$
34 PERSONAL SAFETY -$
35 FERT HERB CHEM 3,000.00$ -$ 3,000.00$
36 OTHER OPER SUPPLIES 500.00$ 500.00$
37 OPERATING EXPENSE 6,761,158.77$ 778,117.13$ 500,122.64$ 5,482,919.00$
38 IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL 650,000.00$ -$ -$ 650,000.00$
39 CAPITAL OUTLAY 650,000.00$ -$ -$ 650,000.00$
40 TRANS TO 111 UNINCOR 96,000.00$ -$ 96,000.00$ -$
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FUND 161700000
April 4, 2024
FY2441TRANSFERS 96,000.00$ -$ 96,000.00$ -$
42 Budget Trans from Appraiser 14,300.00$ -$ 10,440.19$ 3,859.81$
43 Budget Trans from Tax Collector 36,200.00$ -$ 31,396.85$ 4,803.15$
44 TRANSFERS CONST 50,500.00$ -$ 41,837.04$ 8,662.96$
45 RESV For Capital Out 33,400.00$ -$ -$ 33,400.00$
46 RESERVES 33,400.00$ -$ -$ 33,400.00$
47 TOTAL BUDGET 7,591,058.77$ 778,117.13$ 637,959.68$ 6,174,981.96$
2,068,487,415 FY 10 Final Taxable Value
2,005,897,752 FY 11 Final Taxable Value Total Available Balance 6,174,981.96$
1,910,384,837 FY 12 Final Taxable Value Plus Commited And Not Spent 778,117.13$
1,904,053,751 FY 13 July 1 Taxable Value
1,945,640,639 FY 14 July 1 Taxable Value Estimated Cash 6,953,099.09$
2,044,186,286 FY 15 July 1 Taxable Value
2,195,715,846 FY 16 July 1 Taxable Value
2,385,578,106 FY 17 July 1 Taxable Value
2,560,181,524 FY 18 July 1 Taxable Value 6,754,141.60$
2,673,862,805 FY 19 July 1 Taxable Value
2,805,690,115 FY 20 July 1 Taxable Value
2,874,630,743 FY 21 July 1 Taxable Value
2,977,182,419 FY22 July 1 Taxable Value Actual Cash
3,404,417,979 FY23 July 1 Taxable Value Prepared on 03/28/2024 Z
3,512,537,975 FY24 July 1 Taxable Value
3.28%
FY 24 FY 23
Estimated Cash Less
Uncollected Ad Valorem Taxes
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