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GOLDEN GATE M.S.T.U. ADVISORY
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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— Project Manager
Landscape Mike McGee — Landscape Architect, McGee & Assoc.
Robert MacGuffie — Grounds Maintenance, Mainscape
Others Wendy Warren — Transcription, Premier
Chair Spencer motioned to recommend the Board of County Commissioners rescind Oscar Marimon 's
appointment to the Golden Gate Beautification M.S. T. U. Advisory Committee due to lack of attendance
Second by Ms. Holmes. Carried unanimously 4 — 0.
III. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Jefferson moved to approve the Agenda of the Golden Gate MSTUAdvisory Committee as
presented. Second by Chair Spencer. Carried unanimously 4 - 0.
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V. Approval of Minutes — April 16, 2024
Mr. Jefferson moved to approve the minutes of the April 16, 2024, Golden Gate MSTUAdvisory
Committee meeting as presented. Second by Ms. Holmes. Carried unanimously 4 - 0.
VI. Landscape Maintenance Report — Mainscape Landscaping Company
Mr. MacGuffie reported:
• Additional crews serviced the medians to resolve unaddressed maintenance issues.
Bougainvillea were pruned and weeds removed.
One final maintenance service will be performed prior to contract termination.
Shrubs on the south end of Tropicana Boulevard will be pruned to conform to sight line of
visibility standards.
Mr. Schumacher reported:
• Mainscape Landscaping Company's multi -year contract for three years with two 1-year
renewal options will not be renewed for the fifth year.
• The secondary contract awardee, A & M Property Maintenance, will perform grounds
maintenance services for the fifth, and final, contract year..
• A meeting will be held with Mr. Yzaguirre of A & M to review maintenance requirements.
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 — May 7, 2024
1. Coronado Parkway & Hunter Boulevard
2. Sunshine Boulevard
3. Tropicana Boulevard
Comments
Mr. McGee
Unresolved maintenance and replacement items identified in the report must be prioritized.
Review all Bougainvillea shrubs for caterpillar activity.
Coronado & Hunter
• Prune Muhly grass into a cone shape.
• All Alexander Palms need seed stalks removed.
• Remove and replace Alexander Palm with broken head at address #5201.
• Recommend total renovation of fallen light pole area on Coronado Parkway, Median #14.
Sunshine Boulevard
• All medians are water stressed. Review irrigation to determine if the system is functioning
properly.
• Prune Sand Cordgrass into a cone shape.
• Remove dead foliage from all Iris or Blueberry Flax lilies plants from base of plants.
• Review Duckbill tree staking system quarterly to determine if cables need adjustments.
Tropicana Boulevard
• Remove dead foliage from base of the white and yellow African Iris plants.
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VIII.
• Water usage reading is high - system should be monitored.
Mr. Schumacher reported:
• Tree Scaping of Naples will remove two dead trees on Tropicana Boulevard.
• Frequency of the irrigation cycle was increased on Sunshine Boulevard.
• Mainscape will perform a final irrigation inspection week ending May 25, 2024, and notify staff
of any irregularities.
• The installation date for the light pole replacement on Coronado Parkway at the corner of Santa
Barbara Boulevard will be requested from Florida Power & Light (FPL).
• Simmonds Electrical will be directed to correct the alignment of the light pole on the south end of
Tropicana Boulevard.
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 Budgete or May 21, 2024, prepared May 13, 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.
5. Naples Electric motor Works (NEMW) — pump station maintenance.
6. Premier Staffing — transcription services.
7. Simmonds Electrical — electrical maintenance and repairs.
8. SiteOne Landscape Supply — irrigation parts & components.
9. Southeast Spreading — mulch.
10. 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, $677,446 has
been collected and a balance of $4,653 remains to collect.
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, $677,446 has been collected and a
balance of $4,663 remains to collect leaving an available balance of $1,717,830 (the sum of
lines 1 and 2).
4. Line 20, Operating Expense — Of $332,860 budgeted, $12,096 is committed on MSTU-
issued Purchase Orders and $149,770 has been spent, leaving the remainder of $60,993
available within budget for additional operating expenses as needed.
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5. Line 24, County Overhead — Of the $84,000 budgeted, $81,758 has been transferred, and a
balance of $2,241 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, $122,096 is committed to existing
Purchase Orders, and $253,644 in total expenditures, leaving a remainder of $2,019,536
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.
• Two Purchase Orders will be issued to A & M Property Maintenance for grounds and
incidentals.
• A Purchase Order has been issued to Tree Scaping of Naples, Inc. for structural pruning of
hardwood trees.
• The Capital Outlay Commitment and Expenditure recorded is for the upgraded Sunshine
Motif Infill Panel for the Santa Barbara canal replacement bridge.
• 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 exceeded 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 utilize the same features of the
existing sign.
• A County painting contractor evaluated the structural integrity of the sign to determine its
condition..
• A cost proposal to repaint the sign, with embossed graphics and bird illustration has been c
as
requested from the contractor. E
• A Request for Quote from the County library of six contractors will be solicited if
necessary.
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• The planned renovations will be submitted to the Committee for approval prior to
placement of an order.
IX. Old Business
Mr. Schumacher reported the Golden Gate Parkway flagpole halyard counterweight gear was
reattached, and a new flag will be installed prior to the Memorial Day weekend.
Chair Spencer noted the Civic Association will be installing flags in the gateway Friday, May 241h
for the Memorial Day celebration and removing them May 28th. She requested the lawn be mowed
prior to the installation.
X. New Business
Meeting Schedule
The Committee agreed to meet in June at which time they will determine a meeting schedule for
July and August.
XI. Public and Committee Comments
None
XII. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by the Chair
at 5:11 P.M.
GOLDEN GATE MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Patricia Spencer, Chair
The Minutes were approved by the Committee on MVSv 2024 as presented or
as amended
https://www.collierptne.com/mtsul og ldengate-beautification-advisory-committee/
NEXT MEETING: JUNE 18, 2024 — 4:30 PM
GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY CENTER
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