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GG MSTU Agenda 08/20/2024August 20, 2024 Golden Gate Beautification M.S.T.U. Page 1 of 1 GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFICATION M.S.T.U. 8300 Radio Road Naples, FL 34104 AUGUST 20, 2024 I.CALL TO ORDER II.ATTENDANCE Advisory Committee Patricia Spencer – Chair (10/06/2025) Staff Contractors Paula Rogan – Vice Chair (10/06/2027) Florence “Dusty” Holmes (10/06/2025) Ron Jefferson (10/06/2026) - Committee Vacancy - Brian Wells – PTNE Director Dan Schumacher – Project Manager Mike McGee – Landscape Architect (McGee & Assoc) Armando Yzaguirre – Grounds Maintenance (A&M Property Maint.) Wendy Warren – Transcription (Premier) III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV.APPROVAL OF AGENDA V.APPROVAL OF MINUTES – JULY 16, 2024 VI.LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT – A&M PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 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 A.Irrigation Extension - Pkwy Median 2 & New Bridge over Santa Barbara Canal XI. PUBLIC COMMENTS XII. ADJOURNMENT NEXT MEETING: SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 – 4:30 PM GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY CENTER 4701 GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY NAPLES, FL 34116 July 16, 2024 GOLDEN GATE MSTU 1/5 l GOLDEN GATE M.S.T.U. ADVISORY COMMITTEE 8300 Radio Road Naples, FL 34104 July 16, 2024 MINUTES I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:28 P.M. by Chair Spencer. Attendance was called and a quorum of three was established. II. Attendance Advisory Committee Patricia Spencer – Chair Paula Rogan – Vice Chair (Excused) Florence “Dusty” Holmes Ron Jefferson - Vacancy - Staff Brian Wells – PTNE Director (Excused) Dan Schumacher – Project Manager Landscape Mike McGee – Landscape Architect, McGee & Associates Armando & Sylvia Yzaguirre – Grounds Maintenance, A & M Property Maintenance Others N/A III. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was not recited – US flag unavailable. IV. Approval of Agenda Chair Spencer moved to approve the Agenda of the Golden Gate MSTU Advisory Committee as presented. Second by Ms. Holmes. Carried unanimously 3 - 0. V. Approval of Minutes – June 18, 2024 Chair Spencer moved to approve the minutes of the June 18, 2024, Golden Gate MSTU Advisory Committee meeting as presented. Second by Ms. Holmes. Carried unanimously 3 - 0. MINUTES July 16, 2024 GOLDEN GATE MSTU 2/5 VI. Landscape Maintenance Report – A&M Property Maintenance Mr. Yzaguirre reported: • Clean up of existing conditions in the medians continues. • No unexpected issues have been noted. • Based on McGee & Associates reports, A&M is creating a spreadsheet of the recommended plant, palm, and tree replacements for each roadway – from which quotes can be submitted. VII. Landscape Architect’s Report – McGee & Associates A. Maintenance Reports – July 2, 2024 Observations 1. Coronado Parkway & Hunter Boulevard 2. Sunshine Boulevard 3. Tropicana Boulevard (Full reports are included in the distributed Agenda meeting packet, which is accessible at the link shown at the end of these Minutes). Mr. McGee reported: • Progress to address landscape maintenance items identified in the current reports should continue. Coronado & Hunter • Fertilize Perennial Peanut as specified in report. • Is seed stalk removal from Alexander palms included in the standard Maintenance bid schedule? Sunshine Boulevard • Many Bougainvillea shrubs remain with Torpedo grass to be removed. • Review Duckbill tree staking system quarterly to determine if cables need adjustments. Tropicana Boulevard • None. Mr. Schumacher will request landscaping replacement quotes from A & M Property upon receipt of the spreadsheet tabulation of items to be quoted. B. Irrigation Extensions – Colden Gate Pkwy 1. Road Maintenance Division (RM) is considering restoration of irrigation lines on Golden Gate Parkway medians west of the community Welcome sign near the intersection at Santa Barbara Blvd, and at the east and west approaches to the recently completed new bridge over the Santa Barbara Canal. 2. At the direction of the Advisory Committee, McGee & Associates will provide a design and materials list under an existing line item in the existing FY-24 work order. 3. With the McGee design, quotes for materials and installation will be updated. Mr. Schumacher will discuss the project with Pam Lulich, Manager, Landscape Operations, Road Maintenance Div and update the Committee on the project at the August 2024 meeting. MINUTES July 16, 2024 GOLDEN GATE MSTU 3/5 VIII. Project Manager’s Report Mr. Schumacher reported: A. Budget Report (The 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 July 16 2024, prepared June 9, 2024. • Purchase Orders 1. FPL - electricity. 2. A & M Property Maintenance – ground maintenance. a. Incidentals – landscape plants, materials, and refurbishment. b. Maintenance – regular landscape & irrigation maintenance. 3. Mainscape Landscaping – grounds maintenance. a. Incidentals – landscape plants, materials, and refurbishment. b. Maintenance – regular landscape & irrigation maintenance. 4. McGee & Associates – landscape architectural services. 5. Naples Christmas Lighting – Holiday decorations. 6. Naples Electric motor Works (NEMW) – pump station maintenance. 7. Premier Staffing – transcription services. 8. Simmonds Electrical – electrical maintenance and repairs. 9. SiteOne Landscape Supply – irrigation parts & components. 10. Southeast Spreading – mulch. 12. Thomas Marine – Golden Gate Parkway bridge – MSTU railing upgrade. 11. Tree Scaping of Naples – tree pruning. • Budget Summary 1. Line 1, Ad Valorem Tax Collections & Interest – Of the $682,100 budgeted, $698,844.07 has been collected and a balance overage of $16,744.07 remains. 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, $698,844 has been collected and a balance overage of $16,744 remains, leaving an available balance of $1,679,688 (the sum of lines 1 and 2). 4. Line 20, Operating Expense – Of $332,860 budgeted, $135,648 is committed on MSTU- issued Purchase Orders and $181,385 has been spent, leaving the remainder of $15,826 available within budget for additional operating expenses as needed. 5. Line 24, County Overhead – Of the $84,000 budgeted, $83,234 has been transferred, and a balance of $765 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, $135,648 is committed to existing Purchase Orders, and $286,735 in total expenditures, leaving a remainder of $1,972,892 available within the FY-24 budget. MINUTES July 16, 2024 GOLDEN GATE MSTU 4/5 • 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. • Two Purchase Orders were issued to A & M Property Maintenance for grounds and incidentals. • Purchase Orders for Mainscape Landscaping will be closed out pending processing of outstanding invoices. • The Capital Outlay Commitment and Expenditure recorded is for the upgraded Sunshine Motif Infill Panel for the Santa Barbara canal replacement bridge. • The proposed irrigation and landscape project on Golden Gate Parkway would be funded from the Capital Projects category. • The Office of Budget Management (OMB) will be consulted regarding the addition of a line item in the Capital Improvements category dedicated to funding expenses incurred for disaster/ catastrophic events, perhaps $150K per roadway. • Funds recorded in parenthesis in the Available column indicate expenditures exceeding the budget amount. Negative balances are covered by uncommitted funds reflected in total Operating Expenses. • Uncommitted funds available within budget are eligible for transfer to other categories upon approval by the Committee. • The millage rate, currently 0.5000, is reviewed annually. B. 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 Request for Quote to repaint the sign, emboss the graphics and bird illustration, will be issued to three qualified contractors. • The planned renovations and price will be submitted to the Advisory Committee for approval prior to placement of the order. C. Summer Meeting Break The Committee agreed to meet in August, with an option to cancel. IX. Old Business Mr. Schumacher reported design and cost proposals for holiday decorations and lighting will commence in July. X. New Business Sidewalk Reconstruction (previously, from June) MINUTES July 16, 2024 GOLDEN GATE MSTU 5/5 Mr. Schumacher consulted the Road Maintenance design group on standards for sidewalk reconstruction on Coronado Parkway in the vicinity of the new water line installation. • Sidewalk installations must conform to FDOT specifications. • Restoration can consist of crushed asphalt or six-foot-wide concrete slabs. • The preliminary cost estimate of $85.00 per square yard was submitted for Committee review. • Cost may be borne by the MSTU or shared with the Road Maintenance Division. XI. Public and Committee Comments Coronado Parkway Street Light Mr. Schumacher reported that while a new replacement light pole has been installed, only one lmp fixture is currently attached. He will inform FPL of the deficiency. XII. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by the Chair at 6:21 P.M. 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/goldengate-beautification-advisory-committee/ NEXT MEETING: AUGUST 20, 2024 – 4:30 PM GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY CENTER 4701 GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY NAPLES, FL 34116 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: August 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: A & M Property Management Contractor’s Representative: Armando Yzaguirre Observation Date: 8/6/2024 Report Date: 8/6/2024 Report No.: 9 (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 X All Alexander palms need to be reviewed to make sure the bubblers are positioned 12-inches off edge of trunks and pinned to the ground with galvanized u-shaped pins. 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 5 Review palm tree braces to make sure they are not deforming the trunks. X X 4 Middle area needs (37) 1 gal. Perennial peanut “Golden Glory’ replacements Median #4 X X 3 (7) Irrigation heads in African iris plants need to be addressed as listed above under all locations. X X 9 East median end needs (38) 1 gal. Perennial peanut “Golden Glory’ replacements X X 9 West median end needs (30) 1 gal. Perennial peanut “Golden Glory’ replacements X X 9 (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 9 Median needs (35) 1 gal. Perennial peanut “Golden Glory’ replacements M&A 5/7/24: Areas contains weeds. Median #6 X X 3 (4) Irrigation heads in African iris plants need to be addressed as listed above under all locations. X X 9 (16) Yellow African Iris replacements are recommended, 3 gal. size plants. M&A 5/7/24: Areas contains weeds. Median #7 X 3 Remove and herbicide volunteer Strangler Fig vine in Sabal palm trunk. Median #8 X No major issues observed Median #9 - Pavers X Pressure cleaning recommended McGee & Associates Landscape Architecture GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFICATION, M.S.T.U. Location: Coronado Pkwy. & Hunter Blvd. Report Date: 8/6/2024 Report No.: 9 (FY24) Page 2 of 4 LOCATION/WORK AREA AC S C R MAINTENANCE SERVICES OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS RESPONSE or COMMENTS Median #10 X X 5 Perennial peanut on east end in full of weeds. X X 8 At address 5327 & 5273: (4) Paurotis palm clumps need to be pruned for thinning and removal of dead or declining stems. X X 8 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 8 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 8 East end: Needs (13) 1 gal. Perennial peanut “Golden Glory’ replacements Median #12 X 8 West end: Needs (13) 1 gal. Perennial peanut “Golden Glory’ replacements Median #13 X X 8 Median: Needs (45) 1 gal. Society garlic replacements Median #14 X X 8 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 9 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 9 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 5 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 median areas maintain 3-feet from back of curb. McGee & Associates Landscape Architecture GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFICATION, M.S.T.U. Location: Coronado Pkwy. & Hunter Blvd. Report Date: 8/6/2024 Report No.: 9 (FY24) Page 3 of 4 LOCATION/WORK AREA AC S C R MAINTENANCE SERVICES OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS RESPONSE or COMMENTS X X 9 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 9 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 8 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 7 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 9 Median north end: Needs (40) 1 gal. Perennial peanut “Golden Glory’ replacements Median #6 X X 3 At address 2101: Remove volunteer Oyster plants at valve boxes. X X 9 West end at address 2007: Needs (80) 1 gal. Society garlic replacements X X 9 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. Median #7 X X 3 (7) Irrigation heads in African iris plants need to be addressed as listed above under all locations. X X 8 Median: Needs (9) Yellow African iris 3 gal. replacements Median #8 X X 4 At address 5201: Second Alexander palm from east end has broken head and needs replacement. Excavate palm and replant with (1) 10 ft. clear trunk Alexander palm. X X 5 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 9 West end: Remove dead foliage from within Blueberry flax plants. X X 9 At address 4201-5241: Needs (175) 1 gal. Perennial peanut “Golden Glory’ replacements X X 9 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 9 At address 5412-5340: Replant missing Blueberry Flax lilies, (40) 3 gal. size plants. Review irrigation coverage before planting. X X 9 At address 5360-5390: Needs (12) Yellow African iris 3 gal. replacements. Median #9 X X 9 Median: Needs (30) Yellow African Iris 3 gal. replacements. Review irrigation coverage before replanting. Median #10 X X 9 Apply Legume Soil Inoculant product as soon as possible, as well as an application of 0-0-22-22S-11mg fertilizer. . McGee & Associates Landscape Architecture GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFICATION, M.S.T.U. Location: Coronado Pkwy. & Hunter Blvd. Report Date: 8/6/2024 Report No.: 9 (FY24) Page 4 of 4 LOCATION/WORK AREA AC S C R MAINTENANCE SERVICES OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS RESPONSE or COMMENTS Median #11 X X 9 Median: Needs (85) Society garlic plants 1 gal. replacements Median #12 X X 9 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. M&A 5/7/24: Area contains weeds. 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 89,423 gallons. 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: August 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: A & M Property Management Contractor’s Representative: Armando Yzaguirre Observation Date: 8/6/2024 Report Date: 8/6/2024 Report No.: 9 (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 Bougainvillea shrubs containing Torpedo grass weeds need to have a 50% reduction pruning and then treated to remove Torpedo grass weeds. 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 6 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 8 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 9 North end: (13) Juniper parsonii 3 gal. that need to be replanted as replacements. X X 9 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 9 South end: (9) Juniper replacement plants have declined and/or dead due to sever water stress. Replant with 3 gal. Juniper parsonii. X X 9 Middle Bed: Yellow African iris plants (4) plant declined and/or dead. Replant with 1 gal. Yellow African iris. Median #2 X X 3 South end bed: Junipers have weeds that need to be removed. X 3 At address 2224: A previously planted Tabebuia tree in the turf area at some point was removed and not replaced. It is recommended to install a Floss Silk tree. (Ceiba Speciosa 11’-13’ Ht., 3.5 Cal., 5’-6’ Spr., 36” dia. B&B or 65 Gal. size container. X X 9 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 9 At address 2224 2236: Tabebuia tree cable support has been cut with what appears to be the pruning device. X X 9 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 9 At address 2248: (10) renovation Yellow African Iris have declined and need to be replaced. Remove volunteer Blueberry Flax plants in Iris. M&A 5/7/24: Remove volunteer Firangi Pangi tree in Iris bed. X X 9 At address 2184: (1) Tabebuia Ipe has been removed. It is recommended to replant with M&A 3/7/23: The tree planted at this location was a McGee & Associates Landscape Architecture GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFICATION, M.S.T.U. Location: Sunshine Blvd. Report Date: 8/6/2024 Report No.: 9 (FY24) Page 2 of 3 LOCATION/WORK AREA AC S C R MAINTENANCE SERVICES OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS RESPONSE or COMMENTS the same Tabebuia Ipe tree. 11’-13’ Ht., 3.5 Cal., 5’-6’ Spr., 36” dia. B&B or 65 Gal. size container. 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 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 3 At address 1944: Install (2) Dwarf Bougainvillea ‘Helen Johnson’ 3 gal. size. X X 9 At address 1944: Bougainvillea shrubs full of Torpedo grass weeds. X X 9 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 3 Remove Asparagus fern in Juniper on south end. Median #5 X X 9 (20+/-) renovation Blueberry flax plants have declined and need to be replaced. Issue appears to irrigation coverage. Install (20) 1 gal. Blueberry flax. M&A 6/4/24: Based upon additional plants dying it is recommended the remaining Bluebeery Flax lilies be removed and the area planted with Zamia. Install (25) 2 gal., Zamia pumila – Coontie on 3 ft. centers 3 ft. off tree trunks, back of curbs and turf edges. Median #6 X X 2 At address 1750 & 1760: Prune back existing Bougainvillea to a 24-inch diameter. Install (8) Dwarf Bougainvillea ‘Helen Johnson’ 3 gal. size. X X 5 At address 1790: Remove weeds and dead stems and/or foliage in Juniper. X X 8 At address 1720: Water stress has caused the decline of (13-15 20) Iris plants that will need to be replaced with 3 gal. Yellow African iris plants. M&A 6/4/24: Remove volunteer Blueberry Flax lilies. X X 18 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. M&A 6/4/24: With rainy season approaching it is recommended preparations begin to renovate median as listed. 18th Ave. S.W. Median X X Recommendation: Remove all surface vegetation and lower grade 3-inches. Install (8) 3 M&A 6/4/24: With rainy season approaching it is McGee & Associates Landscape Architecture GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFICATION, M.S.T.U. Location: Sunshine Blvd. Report Date: 8/6/2024 Report No.: 9 (FY24) Page 3 of 3 LOCATION/WORK AREA AC S C R MAINTENANCE SERVICES OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS RESPONSE or COMMENTS gal., Aechmea “Raspberry Bromeliad and mulch entire median with Rice Rock mulch to include filter cloth below Rice Rock mulch. recommended preparations begin to renovate median as listed. 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 Fertilizations: X Refer to schedule. Irrigation: X X Previous month water use total per WeatherTrak controller estimate is 102 gallons. 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: August 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: A & M Property Management Contractor’s Representative: Armando Yzaguirre Observation Date: 8/6/2024 Report Date: 8/6/2024 Report No.: 9 (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 Many beds have a thin layer of mulch. Additional mulch to create three-inch coverage is recommended to help reduce weeds. X X Yellow Foxtail grass within the white African iris plants needs to be addressed in all Iris beds. X X Recommended all paver areas be pressure washed and treated with “Wet & Forget” mold treatment spray. Median #1 X X 7 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 2 Remove Asparagus fern on north end of Bougainvillea bed. X X 2 South end north of Oak tree irrigation head is leaning. X X 8 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 No major issue observed. Median #3 Bridge X X 5 South end: Continue to remove Blueberry Flax lily as they sprout up. X X 9 South end: (5-8) Yellow African Iris in decline or missing. Replant with 3 gal. size. X X 9 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 2 Adress 3044: Remove volunteer Cardboard palm in Juniper X X 3 At address 3044: Irrigation head is leaning. Recommend remove and install Rainbird 1812 16” ht. pop-up spray head set flush with grade. X X 3 At address 2860: Install (2) White African Iris 3 gal. size X X 3 At address 2672: Install (3) White African Iris 3 gal. size X X 3 At address 2896: Install (1) White African Iris 3 gal. size X X 9 At address 2930: Recommend removing two Crape myrtles and replace with (2) Crape 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 8 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 McGee & Associates Landscape Architecture GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFICATION, M.S.T.U. Location: Tropicana Blvd. Report Date: 8/6/2024 Report No.: 9 (FY-24) Page 2 of 3 LOCATION/WORK AREA AC S C R MAINTENANCE SERVICES OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS RESPONSE or COMMENTS 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 9 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 9 At address 2654: (3) White African Iris missing, replant with 3 gal. size. X X 9 At address 2578: (3) White African Iris in decline, replant with 3 gal. size. X X 9 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) X X No major issue observed. Recommended pavers be pressure washed and treated with “Wet & Forget” mold treatment spray. 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 171,865 gallons. McGee & Associates Landscape Architecture GOLDEN GATE BEAUTIFICATION, M.S.T.U. Location: Tropicana Blvd. Report Date: 8/6/2024 Report No.: 9 (FY-24) Page 3 of 3 LOCATION/WORK AREA AC S C R MAINTENANCE SERVICES OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS RESPONSE or COMMENTS Golden Gate M.S.T.U. Fund 1621 August 20, 2024 FY-24 Vendor Item PO# Budget Commitments Expenditures Available 1 MILLAGE COLLECTED & INTEREST MSTU Revenues (682,100.00)$ -$ (706,068.60)$ 23,968.60$ 2 CARRY FORWARD Unexpended Prior Year Funds (1,713,176.44)$ -$ -$ (1,713,176.44)$ 3 ALL REVENUES (2,395,276.44)$ -$ (706,068.60)$ (1,689,207.84)$ McGee & Associates Landscape Architect (FY-24)4500228494 11,388.20$ 14,226.80$ 4 ENG. FEES & OTHERS (631403)39,062.00$ 11,388.20$ 14,226.80$ 13,447.00$ 5 INDIRECT COST REIMBURSE (634970)Collier County Indirect Cost Direct Pay 5,900.00$ -$ 5,900.00$ -$ A&M Property Maintenance 4500231470 24,450.00$ 550.00$ Mainscape Landscape Incidentals 4500226952 28,650.00$ 1,350.00$ 6 LANDSCAPE INCIDENTALS (634990)30,000.00$ 53,100.00$ 1,900.00$ (25,000.00)$ Mainscape Grounds Maintenance 4500226952 26,936.40$ 93,063.60$ A&M Property Maintenance 4500231470 7,675.00$ 17,325.00$ 7 OTHER CONTRACTUAL (634999)174,200.00$ 34,611.40$ 110,388.60$ 29,200.00$ Highland Products / Park Catalog (2) Trash Receptacles 4500232212 -$ 1,229.00$ Tree Scaping (FY-24)Tree & Palm Maintenance (05.21.24)4500231546 2,500.00$ 500.00$ Tree Scaping (FY-24)Tree & Palm Maintenance (03.05.24)4500230376 -$ 27,017.50$ Tree Scaping (FY-23)Tree & Palm Maintenance (08.28.23)4500225911 -$ 8,898.00$ NEMW (FY-24)Pump Station Maintenance (11.20.23)4500228807 -$ 1,275.00$ 8 OTHER CONTRACTUAL (639990)38,898.30$ 2,500.00$ 38,919.50$ (2,521.20)$ 9 ELECTRICITY (643100)FPL Electricity 4700004885 3,500.00$ 1,877.89$ 2,621.11$ (999.00)$ 10 INSURANCE GENERAL(645100)Collier County Insurance Direct Pay 500.00$ -$ 500.00$ -$ 11 SPRINKLER SYSTEM(646311)SiteOne Irrigation Parts & Pumps 4500227230 5,000.00$ 4,052.63$ 3,347.37$ (2,400.00)$ 12 MULCH(646318)Southeast Spreading County Brown 4500229086 15,000.00$ -$ 19,425.00$ (4,425.00)$ Simmonds Electrical Electrical Services 4500227227 10,000.00$ 5,000.00$ -$ 5,000.00$ 13 LIGHTING MAINTENANCE(646451)10,000.00$ 5,000.00$ -$ 5,000.00$ 14 LICENSE & PERMITS(649010)2,000.00$ -$ -$ 2,000.00$ P-card Bee Hive Removal n/a -$ 350.00$ Premier Staffing Transcription 4500227901 1,819.60$ 1,158.30$ Naples Christmas Tree Lighting Holiday Decorations 4500228355 -$ 2,850.00$ 15 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS (649990)3,000.00$ 1,819.60$ 4,358.30$ (3,177.90)$ 16 OFFICE SUPPLIES (651110)100.00$ -$ -$ 100.00$ 17 COPYING CHARGES(651210)J.M. Todd Copier CPC 4500227403 200.00$ 53.07$ 96.93$ 50.00$ 18 FERT HERB CHEM(652310)5,000.00$ -$ 947.40$ 4,052.60$ 19 OTHER OPERATING (652990)500.00$ -$ -$ 500.00$ 20 OPERATING EXPENSES 332,860.30$ 114,402.79$ 202,631.01$ 15,826.50$ 21 PTNE STAFF & DIVISION OVERHEAD (911011)-2.7%65,000.00$ -$ 65,000.00$ -$ 22 PROPERTY APPRAISER (930600)-0.2%5,300.00$ -$ 4,953.98$ 346.02$ 23 TAX COLLECTOR (930700)-0.6%13,700.00$ -$ 13,282.81$ 417.19$ 24 COUNTY OVERHEAD 3.5%84,000.00$ -$ 83,236.79$ 763.21$ 25 IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL (763100)Thomas Marine (CO1)Pkwy Bridge - MSTU Railing Upgrade 4500215903 1,978,416.14$ -$ 22,115.38$ 1,956,300.76$ 26 CAPITAL PROJECTS 1,978,416.14$ -$ 22,115.38$ 1,956,300.76$ 27 ALL EXPENSES 2,395,276.44$ 114,402.79$ 307,983.18$ 1,972,890.47$ 28 FY-24 BUDGET GRAND TOTAL = ALL REVENUES - ALL EXPENSES -$ 114,402.79$ (398,085.42)$ 283,682.63$ Page 1/2 Golden Gate M.S.T.U. Fund 1621 August 20, 2024 516,253,177 FY 13 Final Taxable Value 7.8%Total Available Balance 1,972,890.47$ 533,888,677 FY 14 Final Taxable Value 3.4% Plus Commited And Not Spent 114,402.79$ 575,541,732 FY 15 Final Taxable Value 7.8% 611,031,317 FY 16 Final Taxable Value 6.2%Estimated Cash 2,087,293.26$ 673,743,701 FY 17 Final Taxable Value 10.3% 749,340,700 FY 18 Final Taxable Value 11.2% 813,136,298 FY 19 Final Taxable Value 8.5%Prepared 08.13.2024 ZS 885,583,987 FY 20 Final Taxable Value 8.9% 987,248,891 FY 21 Final Taxable Value 11.5% 1,067,233,321 FY 22 Final Taxable Value 8.1% 1,214,827,173 FY 23 Final Taxable Value 13.8%+8.9% Average $1,351,201,209 FY 24 Gross Taxable Value 11.23%Adjustment FY 23 to FY 24 FY 24 Gross MSTU Revenue FY 23 Millage 0.5000 0.5000 0.5 mill cap Tax Dollars $675,601 $607,414 $68,187 Increase Page 2/2