Agenda 12/10/2024 Item #16K 4 (Appoint Paul Thein to the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board to a term expiring on April 4, 2028.)12/10/2024
Item # 16.K.4
ID# 2024-2008
Executive Summary
Recommendation to appoint Paul Thein to the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board.
OBJECTIVE: To appoint Paul Thein to the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board to a term expiring on
April 4, 2028.
CONSIDERATIONS: On March 14, 2000 the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolutions 2000-82 and
2000-83 establishing the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and identifying two areas within
unincorporated Collier County (Bayshore/Gateway Triangle and Immokalee) as areas in need of redevelopment. In
addition, Resolution 2000-83 authorized the creation of Local Advisory Boards by separate resolution to assist in the
implementation of the redevelopment plan. The CRA adopted Resolution 2001-98, which provided that the Immokalee
Enterprise Zone Development Agency would also be the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board. When the
Florida Enterprise Zone Act was repealed in 2015, the CRA adopted Resolutions 15-217 and 15-218 establishing the
Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board as a stand-alone advisory committee. The purpose of this committee
is to be the primary vehicle for community and professional input to the CRA for matters relating to the Immokalee
Redevelopment Area. Terms are 3 years. A list of the current membership is included in the backup.
The committee bylaws as revised in CRA Resolution No. 2016-198 provide that the membership of this nine-member
committee be distributed as follows:
1. Two (2) Immokalee residents;
2. Two (2) individuals representing Immokalee businesses;
3. One (1) Immokalee Lighting and Beautification Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) Representative;
4. One (1) individual representing a non-profit operating in the Immokalee Redevelopment Area;
5. Three (3) at-large representatives who reside or engage in business, or both, in the Immokalee Redevelopment
Area.
There is one vacant seat on this board. The vacancy was advertised and applications were received from the following:
APPLICANT CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY COMM.
Paul Thein (b) Business
Representative
4 Yes None
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: At its meeting on September 18, 2024, the advisory board voted
unanimously to recommend that Paul Thein be appointed to the advisory board, to a three-year term expiring on April 4,
2028. A recommendation memo is included in the backup.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for Board
approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Board of County Commissioners, sitting as the Collier County Community
Redevelopment Agency, adopts the Committee Recommendation and authorizes the Chair to execute the attached
resolution confirming the appointment.
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12/10/2024
Item # 16.K.4
ID# 2024-2008
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
1. ImmCRAAB Backup 12.10.24
2. ImmCRAAB Membership 12.10.24
3. ImmCRAAB Resolution 12.10.24
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TO: Madison Bird, Legal Assistant, Notary
Office of the County Attorney
FROM: Christie Betancourt, Assistant Director
Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
DATE: November 04, 2024
SUBJECT: Recommendation to the BOCC for filling its vacancy on the
Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board
____________________________________________________________________________________
The Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory board has received and reviewed an application for the
position listed below. Applicant was evaluated based on their potential contributions to the Committee.
The applicant meets the criteria required to be eligible for the committee and works within the CRA district
boundary.
At the September 18, 2024, advisory board meeting the board voted unanimously 5-0 to recommend
appointing Paul Thein to the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board vacant term as indicated
below. Mr. Paul Thein represents a business in Immokalee.
NAME
TYPE OF
APPOINTMENT
TERM
EXPIRES
FIELD OF EXPERTISE/CATEGORY
Paul Thein
Appointment
Business Representative
04-04-2028 Resident of Collier County – District 4 10+
years, Founded Core Health Partners LLC in
2017. Currently serves as CEO.
Background: Leads both the clinic and non-
profit agencies, including the Togetherhood
Initiative and Core Health Partners Foundation
Inc. Former CEO of Naples YMCA, Citizen of
the Year North Naples Rotary.
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Christie Betancourt
ASSISTANT DIVISION DIRECTOR - CMTY REDVL
Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area
October 22, 2024
RE: Recommendation of Paul J. Thein, ED.S. to the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board
Dear Ms. Betancourt,
On behalf of Thein Well-Ness Holding Companies, I would like to formally recommend Paul J. Thein, ED.S., for consideration
to the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board. Paul Thein is a dynamic and community -focused leader with over
three decades of experience in healthcare and community development. His proven expertise and unwavering dedication
to improving the quality of life for residents of Collier County make him an ideal candidate for this role.
Through Thein Well-Ness Holding Companies, Paul has successfully implemented his vision for community wellness via Core
Health Partners LLC and two non-profits, Core Health Partners Foundation Inc and the Togetherhood Initiative. His
leadership has fostered a focused solution for preventive healthcare, wellness, and community empowerment. Under his
direction, Core Health Partners has expanded access to essential services, established key partnerships, and played an
instrumental role in advancing health equity in underserved areas, particularly in Immokalee.
In recognition of these efforts, KPMG named Core Health Partners as a Top 100 company for Health Equity in the United
States in 2023. This distinction reflects our deep investments in community health in underrepresented areas like
Immokalee, Florida. Our company's commitment to expanding support and services through data-driven health solutions
includes making Immokalee the base location for the companies that Paul represents.
Paul’s innovative approach to health solutions is exemplified through his experience in coordinating and managing large
federal grants and his cutting-edge concepts for health solutions, collaborations, and strategies. We strongly believe that
Paul’s insight and dedication to the well-being of Collier County residents will greatly benefit the Immokalee Local
Redevelopment Advisory Board. His commitment aligns well with the mission of the Board.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or need additional information and thank you for your
consideration.
Sincerely,
Dennis J. Thein
Dennis J. Thein
Principal Owner
Thein Well-Ness, Core Health Partners
Office: 239-571-9015
Cell: 507-696-7201
CC: Office of the County Attorney
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board
12/13/16 04/04/18
05/14/24 04/04/27
1.5 Years
604 S. 5th St.
(e) At-large Resident
5
3 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Yvar Pierre
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 658-3300
E-Mail:ypierre@careersourcesouthwestflorida.com
11/14/23 04/04/25 1.5 Years
225 N. 2nd St.
(e) At-large Resident
5District:
Category:
Ms. Lupita C. Vasquez Reyes
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 839-7392
E-Mail:lacocinitachaya@gmail.com
02/10/09 04/04/11
04/12/22 04/04/25
3 Years
318 Washington Avenue
(a) Resident
5
3 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Michael Facundo
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 657-3021
(239) 503-4333
E-Mail:mike@hfarchitects.net
01/14/20 04/04/23
03/14/23 04/04/26
3+ Years
5105 Salerno St.
(d) Non-Profit Representative
5
3 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Mark A. Lemke
Ave Maria, FL 34142
(239) 776-2032
(239) 252-7330
E-Mail:mark.lemke@flhealth.gov
02/10/09 04/09/13
03/14/23 04/04/26
4 Years
6001 Lake Trafford Road
(b) Business
5
3 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Edward "Ski" Olesky
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 657-2401
E-Mail:Skiolesky@hotmail.com
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board
04/28/15 04/04/19
04/12/22 04/04/25
4 years
1372 Lincoln Court
(c) MSTU Representative
5
3 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Andrea Halman
Immokalee, FL 34142
(443) 807-8997
E-Mail:andean09@me.com
06/11/13 04/04/14
04/09/24 04/04/27
10 months
706 W. Jefferson Avenue
(a) Resident
5
3 years
District:
Category:
Mr. Estil Null
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 657-2679
(239) 657-2131
E-Mail:eejn@aol.com
04/04/25
(b) Business
3
3 Years
District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
05/09/17 04/04/18
04/09/24 04/04/27
1 Year
803 Tippins Terrace
(e) At-large Resident
5
3 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Patricia Anne Goodnight
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 657-3356
(239) 250-3914
E-Mail:pagoodnight@aol.com
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board
On March 14, 2000 the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolutions 2000-82 and 2000-
83 establishing the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency and identifying two areas
within unincorporated Collier County (Bayshore/Gateway Triangle and Immokalee) as areas in
need of redevelopment. In addition, Resolution 2000-83 authorized the creation of Local
Advisory Boards by separate resolution to assist in the implementation of the redevelopment
plan. The CRA adopted Resolution 2001-98, which provided that the Immokalee Enterprise
Zone Development Agency would also be the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board.
When the Florida Enterprise Zone Act was repealed in 2015, the CRA adopted Resolutions 15-
217 and 15-218 establishing the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board as a stand-
alone advisory committee. Resolution 16-198 revised the bylaws to clarify the membership and
terms of office. The purpose of this 9 member committee is to be the primary vehicle for
community and professional input to the CRA for matters relating to the Immokalee
Redevelopment Area. Terms are 3 years.
The committee bylaws as revised in CRA Resolution No. 2016-198 provide that the membership
of this nine-member committee be distributed as follows:
a) Two (2) Immokalee residents;
b) Two (2) individuals representing Immokalee businesses;
c) One (1) Immokalee Lighting and Beautification Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU)
Representative;
d) One (1) individual representing a non-profit operating in the Immokalee Redevelopment Area;
e) Three (3) at-large representative who reside or engage in business, or both, in the Immokalee
Redevelopment Area.
cc: Christie Betancourt, Operations Manager 867-0028
John Dunnuck, CRA Director: 252-8846Staff:
FL STAT:
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CRA RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPOINTING PAUL THEIN TO
THE IMMOKALEE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
BOARD.
WHEREAS, Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Resolution Nos.
15-217 and 15-218 re-established the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board as a
stand-alone advisory committee, to be the primary vehicle for community and professional input
to the CRA for matters relating to the Immokalee Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 16-198 revised the bylaws to provide that the Advisory Board
shall consist of nine (9) members representing residents, business, non-profit organizations, the
Immokalee Beautification MSTU, and at-large members; and
WHEREAS, there is one vacancy on this Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, the Advisory Board previously provided public notice soliciting applications
from interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board has provided the
CRA with its recommendation for appointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COLLIER COUNTY
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, that PAUL THEIN, in the category of
Business Representative, is hereby appointed to a seat on the Immokalee Local Redevelopment
Advisory Board, to a three-year term expiring on April 4, 2028.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED upon majority vote this 10th day of December, 2024.
ATTEST: COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, Clerk REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
By:_____________________________ By:________________________________
, Deputy Clerk William L. McDaniel, Jr., Co-Chair
Approved as to form and legality:
_______________________________
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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