Agenda 12/10/2024 Item #16B 6 (Resolution - Construction of stormwater improvements and maintenance of existing privately -owned pond required for the West Goodlette-Frank Rd Area Stormwater Improvement Project (Phase 2) Project No. 60142)12/10/2024
Item # 16.B.6
ID# 2024-1939
Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve and adopt a Resolution authorizing the condemnation of those drainage easements
necessary for the construction of stormwater improvements and maintenance of an existing privately-owned pond
required for the West Goodlette-Frank Road Area Stormwater Improvement Project (Phase 2) (Project No. 60142).
(Estimated fiscal impact: $212,000)
OBJECTIVE: To construct stormwater improvements for the “Sperling Court” part of the West Goodlette-Frank Road
Area Stormwater Improvement Project (Phase 2), Project No. 60142 (the “Project”) and to take over maintenance of a
privately-owned pond.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Project will provide a central stormwater collection system, upgrade the potable water
infrastructure in the area, and provide stormwater improvements. On May 9, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners
(the “Board”) adopted Resolution No. 2023-82, authorizing the acquisition by gift or purchase of seventeen perpetual,
non-exclusive drainage easements necessary for construction of the Project and maintenance of a privately-owned pond,
which currently accepts surface water from the public right of way. Since then, twelve drainage easements have been
acquired. Authority is now being sought to condemn the remaining five drainage easements, which the County has thus
far been unable to acquire, either due to non-responsive or untraceable property owners, or title issues. Construction of
the Project is scheduled to commence in late 2025; however, the County needs to incorporate the aforementioned pond
into its water management system for maintenance purposes.
The Board’s professional engineering staff and consultants have considered various factors during the design of the
Project, including alternative alignments, public health, safety and welfare, long range planning needs, environmental
impacts and cost. The Board is referred to the attached Technical Memorandum, dated November 10, 2023, prepared by
Alexander P. Dunko, P.E. of Q. Grady Minor & Associates, P.A. Staff recommends that with the Board’s review of the
Technical Memorandum, approval of this Executive Summary, the back-up documentation, and the proposed
Condemnation Resolution, the Board finds that the perpetual, non-exclusive drainage easements (as depicted in the legal
descriptions attached to the Condemnation Resolution) represent the most feasible location and are required for
construction of the proposed improvements and maintenance of the pond. Staff further recommends that the Board
make finding that it is necessary to acquire, by condemnation, if necessary, the drainage easements specified on each
legal description attached to the Condemnation Resolution.
In addition to the direct cost of acquiring the drainage easements, the County is also required, where applicable, to pay
severance damages and/or costs to mitigate damages to remaining properties (“cost-to-cure” expenses) caused as a result
of the drainage easements taken to construct the Project and maintain the pond, or caused as a result of construction of
the proposed improvements, business damages, all expenses for title work, real estate appraisals, and those expenses
related to condemnation when necessary, such as property owner attorney fees and expert witness fees, as required by
Sections 73.091 and 73.092, Florida Statutes. To the extent more settlements are achieved in lieu of litigation, these
costs will be reduced significantly. All settlements are subject to approval by the Board.
This item is consistent with the Collier County strategic plan objective to design and maintain an effective stormwater
management system.
FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact associated with this item is estimated to be $212,000. Funding is available in
Stormwater Capital Fund (3050), within the WGF Stormwater Improvement Project (60142). The sources of funding
are general and unincorporated general funds.
No maintenance costs are anticipated until such time as the Project is constructed.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This Project is in accordance with the goals, objectives, and policies of all
applicable sections of the Stormwater Management Sub-element and the Conservation and Coastal Management
Element of the Growth Management Plan.
Page 4443 of 10663
12/10/2024
Item # 16.B.6
ID# 2024-1939
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote for Board
approval. - SAA
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Adopt the attached Condemnation Resolution;
2. Authorize the Board’s Chairman to execute same on behalf of the Board; and
3. Authorize any budget amendments that may be necessary to implement the collective will of the Board as
evidenced by the adoption of the attached Condemnation Resolution and the approval of this Executive
Summary.
PREPARED BY: Robert Bosch, Manager, ROW Acquisition, Transportation Engineering Division.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Condemnation Resolution
2. Location Map
3. Condo Reso PP Presentation
4. Technical Memorandum
Page 4444 of 10663
Page 4445 of 10663
Page 4446 of 10663
Page 4447 of 10663
Page 4448 of 10663
Page 4449 of 10663
Page 4450 of 10663
Page 4451 of 10663
Page 4452 of 10663
AERIAL MAP – SPERLING COURT PARCELS
WEST GOODLETTE-FRANK ROAD AREA STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 60142
LEGEND
---- ACQUIRED PARCELS ---- PARCELS TO BE ACQUIRED
/
Existing 24-inch RCP
Existing Swale
Page 4453 of 10663
Transportation Management Services Department
Transportation Engineering Division
Recommendation to adopt a Resolution authorizing the
condemnation of those drainage easements necessary for the
construction of stormwater improvements and maintenance of an
existing privately-owned pond required for the West Goodlette-
Frank Road Area Stormwater Improvement Project (Phase 2), No.
60142.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $212,000.
1
Condemnation Resolution
Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension (Phase II)
Peter Hayden
Supervisor – Project Management (Lic)
Page 4454 of 10663
Transportation Management Services Department
Transportation Engineering Division
The purpose of the project is to eliminate the
existing septic systems within the City of Naples
sanitary sewer service area and provide a
central collection system, upgrade the potable
water infrastructure in the area, and provide
stormwater drainage improvements.
It is a joint effort between the City of Naples
Utilities Department and Collier County
Stormwater Management. An Interlocal
Agreement is in place.
2
West Goodlette-Frank Road Area Stormwater
Improvement Project (Phase 2), No. 60142
Page 4455 of 10663
Transportation Management Services Department
Transportation Engineering Division
3
Location of Needed Drainage Easements
Page 4456 of 10663
Transportation Management Services Department
Transportation Engineering DivisionNeed for Road Improvements
4
•The pond currently serves as storage for stormwater conveyed by Collier County
infrastructure in the surrounding neighborhood, but its existing top of bank falls within
properties adjacent to the lake.
•The existing inlet is a swale draining to the pond and maintained by a property owner
to the north.
•The outfall was installed at the pond’s northeast corner in 1999 to alleviate flooding
and convey stormwater east to the Goodlette-Frank Road ditch.
•The proposed design consists of replacing the existing swale with an inlet pipe and
replacing the existing reinforced concrete pipe outlet.
•The plan for pond maintenance includes removing invasive plant species that can
restrict water flow and clog pipes.
Page 4457 of 10663
Transportation Management Services Department
Transportation Engineering DivisionEasement Acquisition
5
•Seventeen drainage easement are required, including the existing pond
parcel.
•All acquisitions are in the Sperling Court Area.
•Gift and Purchase Resolution (No. 2023-82) was adopted by the BCC on
May 9, 2023.
•Since then, twelve parcels have been acquired by negotiation, with five
parcels yet to be acquired.
•Construction to start in 2025.
Page 4458 of 10663
Transportation Management Services Department
Transportation Engineering Division
6
Considerations for Condemnation Resolution
1.Alternative Alignments
2.The Costs of Competing Alternatives
3.Public Health, Safety and Welfare
4.Long Range Planning
5.Environmental Impacts
Page 4459 of 10663
Transportation Management Services Department
Transportation Engineering Division
Recommendation to adopt a Resolution authorizing the
condemnation of those drainage easements necessary for the
construction of stormwater improvements and maintenance of
an existing privately-owned pond required for the West
Goodlette-Frank Road Area Stormwater Improvement Project
(Phase 2), No. 60142.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $212,000.
7
Goodlette-Frank Road Area Stormwater Improvement
Project (Phase 2)
Project No. 60142.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $212,000.
Page 4460 of 10663
Civil Engineers Land Surveyors Planners Landscape Architects
Q. Grady Minor & Associates, P.A. Ph. 239-947-1144 Fax. 239-947-0375
3800 Via Del Rey EB 0005151 LB 0005151 LC 26000266
Bonita Springs, FL 34134 www.gradyminor.com
TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Mark Zordan
FROM: Alexander P. Dunko, P.E.
SUBJECT: West Goodlette-Frank Rd. Stormwater Improvements Project
Phase 2 – Sperling Court Parcels
DATE: November 10, 2023
1. Project Description
The West Goodlette Frank Phase 2 – Naples Bay Red Tide Septic
to Sewer Project (Project) includes the design and
implementation of improvements to the City of Naples owned
potable water distribution system and a new central sanitary
collection system to eliminate the onsite sewage treatment and
disposal systems (OSTDS) and the design and implementation
of improvements to Collier County owned stormwater,
roadway, and sidewalk systems within the Project Area.
The Project Area is generally described as the region located
between Pine Ridge Road and Creech Road, and between
Tamiami Trail North (US 41) and Goodlette Frank Road
(Goodlette Road). Areas 1, 2, 3, and 6 are numbered pursuant
to the City of Naples Master Sewer Plan for the City’s
Unsewered Service Area (MSPCUA) and shown on the Project
Area Map (Figure 1). The boundaries of each Area extend
beyond the City’s unsewered areas to capture the stormwater
drainage basins for a complete improvement project.
Project Area 3 includes Solana Road, Highlands Drive, Trail
Terrace Drive, Sperling Avenue, Sperling Court, Sperling Lane,
Michigan Avenue, Cypress Woods Drive, 10th Street North, 12th
Street North, and 14th Street North. Although some of the
commercial properties on the perimeter of the Project Area are
currently serviced by the City of Naples with central sewer (with
private lift stations), the majority of Area 3 is unsewered. Area
3 consists primarily of single and multifamily residential homes
between 10th Street North and 14th Street North. There are
approximately 3 miles of roadway and 260 parcels within Area
3.
Figure 1 - West Goodlette Frank Ph 2 - Naples Bay Red
Tiede Septic to Sewer Project Areas
Page 4461 of 10663
Mr. Mark Zordan
Technical Memorandum – W. Goodlette-Frank Rd. Project Phase 2
November 10, 2023
G:\Engineering\PROJ-ENG\C\CN015\04DD\03Rpts-Corr\ROW Easement TM\Technical Memorandum - Final revised 20231103.docx Page 2
2. Need for Project Improvements
Although Project Area 3 does not historically have flooding issues, the existing drainage system in this
Area does not have a comprehensive drainage system and will benefit greatly from proposed
improvements.
The Preliminary Design Report included researching existing plats and plans in the project area. There
are six separately platted subdivisions within Area 3. The Naples Improvement Company’s Little Farm
(NICLF), which was platted in 1923, includes a deeded parcel for a pond south of the lots on Sperling
Court. The pond is deeded to a private property owner, not to Collier County. Over time, development
in this area included surface water improvements that convey surface water from the public right-of-
way (ROW) into this pond.
In the late 1990’s, Collier County recognized that this area was in need of maintenance and
improvements. In 1999, the County constructed an outfall from the east side of the pond parcel to the
Goodlette Road roadside swale. The outfall project included three separately recorded drainage
easements (DE); a 10-ft wide DE for a 24” RCP from the pond to Sperling Court, a 10-ft wide DE for a
24” pipe along Sperling Court, and a 10-ft wide DE for a 36” RCP from 14th Street North to the
Goodlette Road roadside swale. Currently, the access to the pond parcel is through a 15-ft wide strip
of land from 12th Street North to the pond, however no existing easement dedicated to Collier County
for access was found.
In order to update and provide a comprehensive stormwater system, as well as to dedicate
maintenance and responsibility of the pond to Collier County, additional easements are necessary. The
proposed easements generally encompass the parcels 138DE through 154DE illustrated in Figure 2.
Figure 2 - Proposed parcel clips
Page 4462 of 10663
Mr. Mark Zordan
Technical Memorandum – W. Goodlette-Frank Rd. Project Phase 2
November 10, 2023
G:\Engineering\PROJ-ENG\C\CN015\04DD\03Rpts-Corr\ROW Easement TM\Technical Memorandum - Final revised 20231103.docx Page 3
The current project’s design utilizes the pond as part of the new stormwater system as directed by the
County Project Manager. A portion of the stormwater generated on the west side of the project is
directed to a proposed pipe from 12th Street North into the pond which ultimately flows to the outfall
piping mentioned previously.
The City of Naples will construct a central gravity sanitary sewer system and potable water
improvements within Area 3 and therefore, it is ideal for the County to construct the improvements in
conjunction with the City’s proposed improvements as the ROWs will be disturbed.
3. Discussion
A. Alternative routes/alignments
Stormwater from the public ROW flows through the private pond and it is recommended to
acquire easements around and through the pond as Collier County generally owns and
maintains stormwater systems within the public ROWs and the County currently owns and
maintains the existing stormwater system surrounding the pond parcel. It is feasible to design
the stormwater infrastructure to divert the flow away from the pond, utilizing the proposed
stormwater infrastructure along the adjacent streets within the Project area. However,
alternative routing will increase the potential for conflicts with the City’s proposed gravity
sewer system as the stormwater piping would likely need to be upsized and the redesign of
the stormwater system along the adjacent roadways. Therefore, it is recommended that the
private pond be used to continue to receive the flow of stormwater.
B. The Safety of the traveling public
There is no impact to the traveling public by either acquiring the pond and additional
easements or rerouting of the stormwater.
C. Long range planning
No long-range planning issues were identified.
D. Environmental Impacts
The continued use of the pond to convey stormwater provides pre-treatment of stormwater
runoff which can help to eliminate nutrients and potential contaminants from reaching the
Goodlette Ditch and ultimately Gordon River, an impaired water body.
E. Costs of completing alternative designs
Currently the design for this Area is at the 60% stage as 60% Design plans have been
provided the County. If an alternative design is required, additional stormwater modeling, as
well as the potential redesign of the City’s proposed gravity sewer system and the County’s
proposed stormwater system will also be necessary. The Consultant estimates the evaluation
of an alternate design would cost approximately $79,450 and would take approximately 3-4
months to complete.
Page 4463 of 10663
Mr. Mark Zordan
Technical Memorandum – W. Goodlette-Frank Rd. Project Phase 2
November 10, 2023
G:\Engineering\PROJ-ENG\C\CN015\04DD\03Rpts-Corr\ROW Easement TM\Technical Memorandum - Final revised 20231103.docx Page 4
4. Recommendation
The Consultant recommends acquiring the proposed drainage easements across and around the
pond as this will allow the stormwater system to operate efficiently and will assist in the reduction of
pollutants being conveyed into the Goodlette ditch, Gordon River, and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
Page 4464 of 10663