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Backup Documents 09/24/2024 Item # 5A (Potential Tropical Storm 9 Helene)SEE REVERSE SIDE Proposed Agenda Changes Board of County Commissioners Meeting September 24, 2024 Move item 17A to 9F: This item requires that Commission members provide ex-parte disclosure. Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to approve Petition VAC- PL20230007642 to disclaim, renounce, and vacate the County and the Public interest in the 10-foot-wide public road right-of-way easement over the westerly 10-feet of Tract A-1, as described in Official Record Book 1476, Page 242, of the Public Records of Collier County, Florida, located approximately 2,000 feet south of Immokalee Road (CR-846) and 1,000 feet west of Richards Street in Section 25, Township 48 South, Range 26 East, Collier County, Florida. (PL20230007642) (Companion to items 9A & 9B (PL20220003804 and PL20220003805)) (Staff’s Request) Move item 16A2 to 11H: Recommendation to approve an Agreement for Sale and Purchase under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program with Mark Radel for a 1.14-acre parcel at a cost of $33,060 and Kausil Seepersad for a 1.14-acre parcel at a cost of $24,910, for a total cost not to exceed $61,020 inclusive of closing costs. (Commissioner LoCastro’s Request) Item 11B to be heard at 10 AM: Recommendation to receive additional information regarding intersection safety and countermeasures that may assist in reducing red light running. (Commissioner Saunder’s request) Add on item 5A: Update on Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine from Dan Summers. Notes: Item 9D: Item 9D is a companion of item 9E. Item 16F4: The Signed Fourth Extension and Amendment was attached after the agenda was published. Item 16F1: Commissioner McDaniel’s Performance Evaluation was attached after the agenda was published. TIME CERTAIN ITEMS: Item 11B to be heard at 10 AM: Recommendation to receive additional information regarding intersection safety and countermeasures that may assist in reducing red light running. 9/23/2024 8:21 PM PROCLAMATION/RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 183 PROCLAMATION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY TO DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR ALL TERRITORY WITHIN THE LEGAL BOUNDARIES OF COLLIER COUNTY INCLUDING ALL INCORPORATED AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS. WHEREAS, Tropical Storm Helene has the potential for causing extensive damage to public utilities, public buildings, public communication systems, public streets and roads, public drainage systems, commercial and residential buildings and areas; and WHEREAS, Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services officials are recommending that a"State of Local Emergency" be declared due to the threat of Tropical Storm Helene; and WHEREAS, Section 252.38(3)(a)(5), Fla. Stat., and Collier County Ordinance Nos. 84- 37, 2001-45, 2002-50, 2007-49, 2011-34, 2017-38, and 2018-37 (codified at Sections 38-56 through 38-72 in the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances) provide for a political subdivision such as Collier County to declare a State of Local Emergency and to waive the procedures and formalities otherwise required of political subdivisions by law pertaining to: 1. Performance of public work and taking whatever prudent action is necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the community; 2. Entering into contracts; 3. Incurring obligations; 4. Employment of permanent and temporary workers; 5. Rental of equipment; 6. Utilization of volunteer workers; 7. Acquisition and distribution, with or without compensation, of supplies, materials and facilities; 8. Appropriation and expenditure of public funds. NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, in Regular Session this 24th day of September, 2024, that Tropical Storm Helene poses a serious threat to the lives and property of residents of Collier County, that voluntary evacuation is encouraged, and that a State of Local Emergency be declared, effective immediately for all territory in the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Collier County. [YY-1442/1893658/1] 1 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners hereby exercises its authority pursuant to Collier County Ordinance Nos. 84-37, 2001-45, 2002-50, 2007-49, 2011-34, 2017-38, and 2018-37 and waives the procedures and formalities required by law of a political subdivision, as provided in Section 252.38(3)(a)(5), Fla. Stat., including authorization for Procurement Director to waive existing purchasing card limitations during the declared emergency. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners hereby declares that during an emergency it shall be unlawful and an offense against the County for any person operating within the County to charge more than the normal average retail price for any merchandise, goods or services sold during the emergency. The average retail price as used herein is defined to be that price at which similar merchandise, goods or services were being sold during the 30 days immediately preceding the emergency or at a mark-up which is a larger percentage over wholesale cost than was being added to wholesale cost prior to the emergency. The waiver and re-imposition of the state gas tax(es) shall not factor as to gasoline/petroleum products sales prices. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Collier County Ordinance No. 2002- 50, Section One, this proclamation declaring a state of emergency shall activate the disaster emergency plans applicable to the County and shall be the authority for the use or distribution of any supplies, equipment, materials or facilities assembled or arranged to be made available pursuant to such plans. THIS PROCLAMATION/RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote favoring same this 24th day of September, 2024. ATTEST: "\`� ,.. .'. v??. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CRYSTAL KII YYF.RK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA A: By: , By: Attest as , e a. IP•uty Clerk s all, Chairman s natu :fir, ,t, ,P,', Approv;11 rm and legality: 4fl4'0 liar Jeffrey • Kl. •kow, County Attorney [YY-1442/1893658/1] 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 184 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, DECLARING A PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY IN REMOVING DEBRIS CAUSED BY TROPICAL STORM HELENE ON OR ADJACENT TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ROADS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY AND AUTHORIZING SUCH REMOVAL OF DEBRIS BY COLLIER COUNTY AS PART OF ITS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT EFFORTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 252.38 (3)(A)(5), FLA. STAT., COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE NOS. 84-37, 2001-45, 2002-50, 2007- 49, 2011-34, 2017-38, AND 2018-37 (CODIFIED IN SECTIONS 38-56 THROUGH 38-72 IN THE COLLIER COUNTY CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES) AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROCLAMATION/RESOLUTION NO. 2024-183 DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR ALL TERRITORY WITHIN THE LEGAL BOUNDARIES OF COLLIER COUNTY, AS A RESULT OF EXTENSIVE DAMAGE CAUSED BY TROPICAL STORM HELENE. WHEREAS, on September 24, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida adopted Proclamation/Resolution No. 2024-183 to Declare a State of Emergency for all territory within the legal boundaries of Collier County including all incorporated and unincorporated areas; and WHEREAS, Proclamation/Resolution No. 2024-183 was adopted under the authority of Chapter 252.38(3)(a)(5), Fla. Stat., and Collier County Ordinance Nos. 84-37, 2001-45, 2002-50, 2007-49, 2011-34, 2017-38, and 2018-37 (codified in Sections 38-56 through 38-72 in the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances) providing for a political subdivision such as Collier County to declare a state of local emergency and to waive procedures and formalities otherwise required of political subdivisions by law; and WHEREAS, Tropical Storm Helene may cause extensive damage to public utilities, public buildings, public communications systems, public streets and roads, public drainage systems, commercial and residential building areas, as well as private property and private roads throughout Collier County; and WHEREAS,the removal of debris from or adjacent to public or private roads throughout Collier County is in the public interest in order to lessen or eliminate immediate threats of significant damage to improved property and threats to life, public health and safety; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, on this 24th day of September, 2024, that due to the potential damage and effect of Tropical Storm Helene: [YY-1442/1893670/1] 1 1. The removal of debris from or adjacent to public and private roads throughout Collier County is hereby declared to be in the public interest and necessary to eliminate or lessen immediate threats to life, public health and safety and to eliminate immediate threats of significant damage to improved property; and 2. Debris from areas adjacent to or on public and private roads, including gated communities, may be removed by Collier County or its contractors provided the following procedures are followed: a. Debris from areas adjacent to private roads must be placed on or at the private street or private road right of way. Access on to the private properties will not be allowed. b. Communities adjacent to private roads must allow unlimited access for and during debris removal operations. c. There must be unrestricted access during debris removal operations and the private road is to be subject to normal public services such as school bus and postal vehicle routes. d. Debris may also be removed from mobile home parks provided that access to the park is made by normal public services such as school bus and postal vehicle routes. e. Nevertheless, debris resulting from demolition of mobile homes, manufactured homes, residential buildings or commercial buildings that is "pushed out" to the right of way will not be eligible for removal operations of Collier County or its contractors. THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote favoring same this f day of September, 2024. ATTEST:/1ryr ,•'A°as ` BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CRYSTAL .;•CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA % • 1 I • By: '•.. By: sigat p only. , puty Clerk is all, Chairman Approve t f legality: Jeffrey A. at , County Attorney [YY-1442/1893670/1] 2 Coll_ County Potential Tropical Storm- 9 (Helene) Readiness Actions, and Forecast Discussion September 24, 2024 Dan E. Summers, Director Emergency Management Agenda 0 Lifelines for PTC-9 If named: Hurricane Helene • Pre -landfall Disaster Declaration Executive order includes Collier County. • General Timeline • Forecast and General Discussions Stormwater Impacts ■ Lisa Koehler-SFWMD • Trinity Scott- CCTM D • General operational Concerns • Law Enforcement • Collier Schools • Collier Public Utilities • Florida Department of Health- Collier • Municipalities • Discussion — Local State of Emergency • Questions and Comments Community Lifelines; Emergency Communications and Fuel and Energy_ Augments our 18 Emergency Support Functions and helps drive responsibility, reporting, and coordinated efforts. No interruption in 911 services, public safety �t i} communications, landline and cellular. Communications Electrical Power, Natural Gas, Propane Gas, and Engine Fuels. Monitor retail reserves and 10ii continue coordination with FDEM. Florida Power and Light- reporting 7000 personnel in !PoEnergy) wer&F the staging queue. Community Lifelines; Food, Water and Shelter, and Hazardous Materials Augments our 18 Emergency Support Functions and helps drive responsibility, reporting, and coordinated efforts. r Food, Water, Shelter No impacts- No evacuation shelters at this time. Food, Hydration, Residents should seek temporary flood refuge efforts Shelter with family, friends or hotels if needed. No mandatory evacuations at this time. CCEM staff will monitor critical special needs 1 Hazardous Materials Hazardous No utility or industrial reportable spills Materials or accidents. Community Lifelines; Health, Medical and Fatality Mgmt, and Safety, Security and Fire Service Augments our 18 Emergency Support Functions and helps drive responsibility, reporting, and coordinated efforts. No Mass Casualty, Mass Injury, Mass Health and Medical/Public Health concerns at this time. Medical No impacts by Fire. No disruption in service levels to Law Enforcement, Safety and Fire, EMS, or Emergency Management Security -blue sky conditions. Community Lifelines; Transportation and Aviation: Augments our 18 Emergency Support Functions and helps drive responsibility, reporting, and coordinated efforts. Transportation Delays to Flight Schedules, Arrivals, and Departures due to weather only in the coming days. Low -speed travel on saturated roadways, some flooded roadways, and detours. No major delays in 14011 llllta11CO Executive order by Governor Desantis Pre -landfall disaster declaration has been submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and provides State Agencies to report the State Emergency Response Team Chief for operations. Local State of Emergency to be discussed at the end of this presentation. Operations by FDEM: ■ Multiple vendors are under activation and National Guard and State Guard have their mobilization orders. ■ East Coast counties on standby for assistance to inland counties. Timeline for Tropical Storm 9 -Helene The National Hurricane Center began discussions on Monday, September 23rd • Concern for rapid development as the center approaches the Yucatan Channel. Potential storm diameter of 250 miles Concern for rapid increases in forward speed reducing readiness time. Hurricane Aircraft data will be most critical for the next 24-48 hours. Moderate potential for sustained tropical storm force winds in SWFL along the Gulf Coast. (39-57mph) ■ "Good consensus in model tracks for now"- They will change as the storm matures. ■ Tropical Storm Advisories were initiated on Monday, September 23rd... • Coastal surge flooding with on- shore flow from the storm remains a *moderate concern! • *Subject to changes! Situation Overview Hazard Impacts Wind Tropical storm force winds Storm Surge & 2-4 feet with potentially higher amounts with a slightly eastward Inundation track or a stronger system Flooding Potential for localized to a Rain moderate flooding Tornado Isolated tornadic activity Marine Hazardous winds & seas Location Sustained: Immediate Gulf Coast Gusts: With squalls across South Florida Along the Gulf coast of Collier and mainland Monroe Across South Florida Across South Florida Across the local waters Timing Late Wednesday through early Friday Late Wednesday through Friday Wednesday through Friday Wednesday into Thursday Tuesday Night through Friday Track Discussion the size of the storm- Hazardous conditions can occur outside of the cone-, Swill, . r 4p1 co KS i p A r'.1 C; T OK h 35N -5Cf errs i AL � '•2 AM Frf 34N —J u _ f ,�.., . f . 2*.,. 2 AM Thin �' ■ ;.-.��� 2 PIN W7Ve;. -�© 20Ny� 5 ANFlye � 2.AM rrr- fr J. rriE a - tyaw I00W loves 95W vow- -, 85W saw 75W Taw 65W saw PoteMiei Tropical Cycione Nine Current information: x Forecast positions: Tuesday September 24, 2024 Center location 18.9 N 83.0 W eTropir-ii Gycione a Post'Polential TC 5 AM EDT Advisory 4 Maximum sustained wind 35 mph Suslained winds. ❑ � 39 mph NW5 Nat+onal Hurriear* Centel Movement NW at 8 mph S 39 73 mph H 74 110 mph M 1 110 mph Potential track a�a�rea: Watches: Warnings: Current wind field estimate: QDay 1 3 (• —•i Uay 4 5 11uriica" Troo 3- =I iilrricr?np -Trod.91m =HLLrr.cAnO Trop Stm NOTE: Do not focus on the exact track. Impacts can occur well outside the area enclosed by the cone. • Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is forecast to strengthen as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday • Tropical storm Watch in effect for coastal Collier and Mainland Monroe Counties • This storm will impact areas well outside of its center due to its larger forecasted size Wind Impacts below 57mph ,�r.J�1 r art Potential for wind bS eo 13 mqh Potential for wind I rl�fJ!11!1J 39 to 57 moh rjr There is a potential for: • sustained tropical storm force winds across southwest Florida, mainly along the Gulf Coast Wind Impacts above 58mph . 50-knot (58 mph) Wind Speed Probabilities (Preliminary) For the 120 hours (5.0 days) troll 2 AM EDT T UE SEA 24 to 2 AM EDT SUN SEP 29 nx rrtr -r nc AP t - - ---- - AL rx � rc { 25N - 4 20N 100W 95W 90W 35W 80W 75W 70W Probability of 59-knot 1..58 mphl winds (1-minute average 58 mph) from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine b Indreales Potential Tropical CyGone Nine cenler location at 2 AM EDT TUE 3EP 24, 2024 (ForecasWAdvi5ory 94) 5 10 20 30 40 50 5D TO 80 90 Sri is Less than a 1 in 10 chance across South Florida eats There is a potential for: ■ Storm surge flooding between 2-4 feet with greatest threat across portions of Southwest Florida Late Wednesday afternoon into Thursday ■ Surge potential will be enhanced during periods of high tide = Wednesday Thursday 11:40 PM 7:43 AM Naples Bay 11:56 PM Marco Island 10.33 PM 7:45 AM 11:21 PM Everglades - 1.34 AM CityThokeloskee 10:27 AM Key Take-Aways ... Confidence is MODERATE that the event will occur Confidence is LOW regarding impacts Strong wind gusts possible, mainly in coastal Southwest Florida. Surge flooding possible, mainly along the Gulf coast. Freshwater flooding due to heavy rainfall will be possible across South Florida. Isolated weak tornadoes cannot be ruled out. �i Dangerous marine conditions expected across the coastal waters. r Stormwater Discussion Storm surge and heavy rain lead t❑ increased risk of flooding • Lisa Koehler —S F W M D Heavy rainfall • Trinity Scott- CCTM D A Excess rainwater unable Area at risk of flooding to drain out to sea Saurce. Doualas Maraur Science Advances sac � General Operational Concerns • EOC Joint Information Center. and Hurricane Information Hotline ALERT Collier activations have not yet been determined. EOC Director and County Manager may activate and scale those resources as needed. All general population shelter supplies and equipment has been pre - positioned. NO EVACUATION SHELTERS ARE PLANNED AT THIS TIME! All special needs and durable medical equipment resources are staged for deployment. There are no special needs shelter operations at this Residents and Guests are encouraged to register with Alert Collier for mass notifications and reminded to acknowledge receipt to avoid additional calls. 01 ' Comments/Concerns from Partner A • Collier County Sheriff's Office • Collier Schools • Collier Public Utilities • Florida Department of Health- Collier • Municipalities • Constitutionals. envies Summary and Local State of Emergency 1. Request the Board of County commissioners to declare a Local State of Emergency with no prohibitions, curfews, etc. 2. Authorize the county Manager to coordinate with the Board and the Sheriff for any necessary changes to prohibitions, curfew, etc., to the Local State of Emergency should conditions warrant. While the current forecast places Collier County on the fringe of tropical storm impacts, Citizens and Guests are reminded to monitor conditions carefully as slight changes in forecast track and intensity could quickly elevate storm surge, flash flooding, and wind impacts. Questions and Answers Thank you: Dan Summers, Director Collier County Emergency Management Stay Prepared - (7-day preparedness kit) Monitor Conditions! Stay out of flooded areas! Collier 311 Subscribe to alert Collier Monitor Collier County Home Page Halfway Full -Halfway There- Floridadisaster. orglplanprepare