Agenda 10/22/2024 Item #16B 4 (Execute the attached District Agreement with Big Cypress Stewardship District)10/22/2024
Item # 16.B.4
ID# 2024-933
Executive Summary
*** This item continued from the October 8, 2024, BCC Meeting. *** Recommendation to approve and execute the
attached District Agreement with Big Cypress Stewardship District (District) to coordinate the construction and cost
sharing of transportation improvements at the intersection of Golden Gate Boulevard and Desoto Boulevard.
OBJECTIVE: To approve and execute the attached District Agreement that coordinates the construction and cost
sharing of transportation improvements at the intersection of Golden Gate Boulevard and Desoto Boulevard.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Bellmar Village Stewardship Receiving Area (SRA) was approved by Resolution No. 2021-
120 which required a fair share payment of operational impacts. The Traffic Impact Statement (TIS) submitted by
Bellmar Village, identified the operational improvement at the intersection of Golden Gate Boulevard and Desoto
Boulevard (intersection). The Big Cypress Stewardship District (District) is an independent special district, created
under the provisions of Chapter 2004-423, Laws of Florida, Acts of 2004. The District must be compliant with
requirements of Community Development Districts including the Florida Statute 287.055 related to the provisions of the
Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA) and require competitive solicitation based on qualifications.
The County desires to construct a roundabout at the intersection. The County is currently constructing Station 74, a
shared fire and emergency medical services station at the intersection. There is a public interest in coordinating the
timing of construction of the intersection improvements and Station 74. The County is entering into a district
agreement with the District whereby they construct the intersection to the County’s standards and the County reimburses
the District for the amount received from the SRA for the fair share payment of the operational impacts, an amount
totaling $2,221,800.
The County shall reimburse the District an amount not to exceed $2,221,800 for design, permitting, construction and
construction engineering and inspection (CEI) of the intersection improvements. Reimbursement costs are up to
$250,000 for design and permitting and shall be paid within 90 days of receipt of the design and permitting invoice. The
reimbursement costs for the construction and CEI shall be the remainder of the not to exceed amount estimated at
$1,971,800. Reimbursement shall be paid within 90 days of receipt of an invoice from District for such costs. The
District shall not invoice the County for such costs of construction and CEI until the construction of the intersection
improvements is completed and accepted by Collier County. The County is not required to make any reimbursement to
the District sooner than 120 days after the County’s receipt of the Fair Share Payment from the SRA. The engineer’s
estimate of probable costs was reviewed by County’s transportation engineering consultant and determined to be
acceptable.
This item is consistent with the Infrastructure and Asset Management element of Collier County’s Strategic Plan by
preparing for the impacts of natural disasters on our critical infrastructure and natural resources.
FISCAL IMPACT: Upon receipt of the Fair Share Payment from the SRA, up to $2,281,800, the funds will be
deposited into the Transportation Capital Fund (3081). A budget amendment will be required to recognize the revenue
and appropriate the reimbursement to the District, not exceeding $2,281,800. The county has no fiscal impact as this is a
pass-through agreement.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This item meets current Growth Management Plan standards to ensure the
adequacy and availability of viable public facilities.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to form and
legality and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATIONS: To approve the attached District Agreement, authorize the Chairman to execute the
Agreement on behalf of the Board, and authorize the necessary budget amendments.
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10/22/2024
Item # 16.B.4
ID# 2024-933
PREPARED BY: Lorraine Lantz, Transportation Planning Manager, Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees and
Program Management Division
ATTACHMENTS:
1. District Agreement - Bellmar Village SRA - Signed
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