CCLAAC Minutes 10/02/2024 October 2, 2024
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MINUTES OF THE CONSERVATION COLLIER LAND ACQUISITION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, October 2, 2024
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory
Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this
date at 9:00A.M. in REGULAR SESSION at the Growth Management Department Building,
2800 North Horseshoe Drive, Naples Florida with the following members present:
CHAIR: Michele Lenhard
VICE CHAIR: Ron Clark
Gary Bromley
Rhys Watkins
John Courtright (Excused)
Nick Pearson
Austin Howell
Oriany Brito (Excused)
Christopher Satter
ALSO PRESENT: Summer Araque, Environmental Supervisor, Conservation Collier
Sally Ashkar, Assistant County Attorney
Melissa Hennig, Environmental Specialist, I
Kathlene Drew, Administrative Support Specialist, II
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1. Roll Call
Chair Lenhard called the meeting to order at 9:00A.M. Roll call was taken and a quorum was established
with 7 Members present.
A. Approval of CCLAAC Members attending the meeting remotely
All Members were present in the Conference Room
2. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Howell moved to approve the Agenda subject to rescheduling Item 5.C to the November meeting.
Second by Mr. Pearson. Carried unanimously 7 – 0.
3. Approval of September 11, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Mr. Bromley moved to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2024 meeting subject to changing Item
6.A from “Next meeting June 4, 2024” to “Last meeting June 5, 2024”. Second by Mr. Satter. Carried
unanimously 7 – 0.
4. Old Business
A. Acquisition Updates - Current Acquisition Status report updated monthly in advance of CCLAAC
meeting provided as part of meeting packet and under Acquisition News at
www.conservationcollier.com for information purposes. The report will be updated monthly (last
updated October 2, 2024) including parcels the County has acquired to date, offers made by the County,
pending acquisitions and those properties where the owner withdrew the application.
Ms. Araque provided the PowerPoint “Acquisition Updates as of October 2, 2024” and noted:
• A total of 5,031 acres has been acquired by the Program since 2004.
• Cycle 10, 11A – All properties closed.
• Cycle 11B – 9 properties acquired totaling 118 acres, 1 remaining (1.14 acres).
• Cycle 12A – 18 properties acquired for a total of 68 acres, 12 acquisitions for 171 acres pending.
• offers.
• Cycle 12B – 8 properties accepted for a total of 86 acres, 3 properties awaiting response on
offers
• 2024 Cycle – 1 property proposed for acquisition (Williams Farm) totaling 1,410 acres.
• Red Maple Swamp – 305.8 acres total; acquisitions 80.5% complete, 21 parcels remaining.
• Winchester Head – 158.7 acres total; acquisitions 77.3% complete, 31 parcels remaining.
• Panther Walk Preserve – 426.1 acres total; acquisitions 18.2% complete, 183 parcels remaining.
• Robert H. Gore, III Preserve – 590.7 acres total; acquisitions 45.4% complete, 132 parcels
remaining.
5. New Business
A. Conservation Collier Budget presentation – Christopher Johnson, Director of Corporate Financial
& Management Services
Mr. Johnson presented the PowerPoint “FY 2025 Conservation Collier Budget Overview – October 2,
2024” for information purposes noting the fiscal year budget it effective on October 1st of the year with
planning workshops beginning in February with presentations of the Department’s proposed budgets to
the BCC in June and July. The budget is officially adopted by the BCC and Public hearings are held
throughout the process.
Land Acquisition Fund (1061)
• The fund is allocated $51,251,300 with $40,200,000 slated for acquisition of properties.
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• The acquisition amount is based on previous years carry forward ($19M +/-) and new ad valorem
tax revenue ($22,700,000 +/-) for the fiscal year.
• The acquisition of the Williams Farm property will utilize approximately $12M of the available
FY25 funds.
During Committee discussion, it was noted the County has an Emergency Disaster Fund which they
continue to monitor. The funds are generally utilized for upfront costs as the expenditures are subject to
80 percent reimbursement from FEMA.
Maintenance Fund (1062)
The fund is allocated $47,857,00 for the year ($40,152,000 of carry forward and 1061 transfers of
$6,900,000).
Project Fund (1063)
The fund is allocated $1,098,000 for the year with projects including:
• Caracara Pedestrian Bridge - $90,000
• CC Preserve Amenities - $35,000
• Freedom Park Boardwalk - $27,500
• Gore Preserve Parking - $85,000
• Marco Island Parcels & Amenities - $484,600
• Pepper Ranch Pole Barn & Facilities - $270,400
• Rattlesnake Hammock Parking Lot - $80,000
Pepper Ranch Preserve Trust Fund (0673)
The fund is allocated $4,398,800 for the year ($4,238,800 in carry forward).
Caracara Prairie Preserve Trust Fund (0674)
The fund is allocated $1,902,900 for the year ($1,850,200 in carry forward).
During Committee discussion it was noted the options under consideration to repay the funds borrowed
from the Program by the BCC include:
• No repayment
• Extending the millage rate for an 11th year
• Annual repayments over a series of years
• Lump sum payment in 2025
Mr. Johnson noted the PowerPoint will be posted on the Programs website.
Speaker
Brad Cornell, Audubon of Southwest Florida and Audubon Florida noted $29.6M was borrowed
from the Program in FY 2024 with no formal plan to repay the money and recommended the Committee
continue to monitor the issue. The Maintenance Trust Fund is a reserve style account envisioned to
garner interest to fund future expenditures. With the 2,300 of new acreage anticipated to be added to the
Program in 2025, the County should begin planning for the increased demands placed on maintenance
staff and equipment.
B. Initial Criteria Screening Reports (ICSRs) and Rankings
1. Parang Trust – near Panther Walk Preserve
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Ms. Hennig presented the “Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program Initial Criteria
Screening Report Parang Trust.” It is located on 72nd Ave. NE St., 2.73 acres in size, received a
score of 180 out of 400 and has an assessed value of $70,980. Staff recommends the property be
placed on the B-List as there are homes on the east and west side of the property. There are adjacent
parcels on both sides between the property and the homes and Staff is investigating if the parcel may
become part of a larger acquisition of properties.
Speaker
Brad Cornell, Audubon of Southwest Florida and Audubon Florida recommended the parcel be
placed on the A-List for acquisition. It is located in Horsepen Stand but not the Panther Walk
Preserve Target Protection Area. Its location is important for connectivity to other sensitive lands.
During Committee discussion it was noted:
• The invasive grasses in the wetland areas would be initially treated to be brought under
control and most likely require annual treatment thereafter.
• Staff recommends the B-List for the property as it would be revisited in one year and in that
time frame Staff would have further information on the status of the other vacant parcels near
the property.
• The Committee determines their ranking of the parcel, but the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) makes the final determination on which acquisition list it will be
placed on.
• It may be beneficial to inform the BCC of the Committee’s rationale should they decide to
place it on the B-List.
Mr. Howell moved to place the parcel on the B-List for acquisition and Staff to notify the Board of
County Commissioners the rationale for the ranking as the property contains environmentally
sensitive land and may be part of a larger holding of parcels in the future. Second by Mr. Clark.
Carried unanimously 7 – 0.
C. RFMUD Transfer of Development Rights presentation – Jaime Cook, Director of Development
Review
Rescheduled to the November meeting.
6. Subcommittee Reports
A. Lands Evaluation & Management – Chair, Ron Clark – Last meeting June 5, 2024
No update necessary.
B. Outreach – Chair, John Courtright – Last meeting June 13, 2024
No update necessary.
C. Ordinance Policy and Rules – Chair, Michele Lenhard - Last meeting December 18, 2023
No update necessary.
7. Coordinator Communications
A. Miscellaneous
Ms. Araque reported:
• Indications are the blooms will not be as substantial as previous years during the upcoming
Sunflower Festival at Pepper Ranch and the public will be notified on the condition via social
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media. The lack of blooming may be attributed to the timing and amount of rain received during
the summer months.
• The Bald Eagles have returned to the Annecy/Barfield parcel on Marco Island.
B. BCC Items Related to Conservation Collier
1. Previously Heard
a. 9/24/2024
1. Purchase Agreements: Panther Walk - Radel & Gore – Seepersad
2. Upcoming
a. 10/8/2024
1. Purchase Agreement – Gore – Dennison
2. Purchase Agreement – Symphony Properties
3. Haven at North Naples Donation Agreement – Gore & Winchester Head
b. 10/22/2024
1. Conservation Collier Annual Report
2. Ranking of September 2024 AAL
3. Railhead Exceptional Benefits Request
8. Chair/Committee Member Comments
None
9. Public General Comments
None
10. Staff Comments
None
11. Next Meeting – November 6, 2024
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of
the chair at 10:37AM.
Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee
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Michele Lenhard, Chair
These minutes approved by the Committee on________________ as presented_______ or as amended
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Conservation Collier Cycle 10, 11, 12, and 2024 Property Status Updated October 28, 2024
Total Acres
Appraised or
Estimate
Value*
Purchase Price
or Estimated
Value*
Total number of
properties
688.84 $15,638,455 $15,217,349 92
2,333.31 $26,322,300 $26,229,570 26
*Estimated Value used in calculations until Purchase Agreement is signed by Seller and scheduled for Collier County Board of
County Commissioners meeting
SUMMARY PAGE
ACQUISITION SUMMARY OF ALL CYCLE 10, 11A, 11B, and 12A PROPERTIES
ACQUIRED PROPERTIES
(CYCLE 10, 11A, 11B, and 12A)
PROPERTIES PENDING ACQUISITION*
(CYCLE 11B, 12A, 12B, and 2024)
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Conservation Collier Cycle 10, 11, 12, and 2024 Property Status Updated October 28, 2024
Property Name Preserve Cycle Size (ac)Appraised Value Closing Amount Acquisition Status
Varney, Gail Red Maple Swamp
Preserve 10 1.14 $14,250 $14,250 Closed 2/14/22
Caberera, Mercedes Red Maple Swamp
Preserve 10 9.16 $114,500 $114,500 Closed 3/21/22
McLaughlin Trust, Geraldine Red Maple Swamp
Preserve 10 4.61 $57,625 $57,625 Closed 3/21/22
Setser, Carrie, Larry, and Ruby Red Maple Swamp
Preserve 10 5.00 $62,500 $62,500 Closed 3/21/22
Dessing, Carol A.Winchester Head
Preserve 10 1.14 $18,810 $18,810 Closed 3/28/22
Gonzalez, Isabel Panther Walk
Preserve 10 1.14 $50,000 $50,000 Closed 6/16/22
Rudnick, Carol - Donation Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 10 1.59 N/A N/A Closed 6/30/22
Gorman, Herman and Alice Winchester Head
Preserve 10 1.14 $18,810 $18,810 Closed 9/26/22
Popp, Joe Rivers Road
Preserve 10 19.40 $630,000 $630,000 Closed 9/26/22
Selvig, Maribeth - Donation Panther Walk
Preserve 10 1.14 N/A N/A Closed 9/26/22
Hussey Trust North Belle Meade
Preserve 10 256.00 $2,072,500 $2,072,500 Closed 11/14/22
Burns, Sandra Panther Walk
Preserve 10 1.14 $30,000 $30,000 Closed 1/30/23
Johnson, Tim R Panther Walk
Preserve 10 1.14 $30,000 $30,000 Closed 1/30/23
Meyer Trust Panther Walk
Preserve 10 1.59 $72,000 $72,000 Closed 1/30/23
Sanchez, PS & NE Panther Walk
Preserve 10 2.73 $63,000 $63,000 Closed 1/30/23
Thommen, William F Panther Walk
Preserve 10 5.00 $100,000 $100,000 Closed 1/30/23
Wright, David Panther Walk
Preserve 10 1.14 $30,000 $30,000 Closed 1/30/23
Zhuang, Joseph Panther Walk
Preserve 10 2.73 $63,000 $63,000 Closed 1/30/23
Aguilar, Jorge Panther Walk
Preserve 10 1.14 $40,000 $40,000 Closed 2/13/23
Pena, John Panther Walk
Preserve 10 2.27 $52,000 $52,000 Closed 2/13/23
Hofmann, Adelaida Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 10 1.59 $36,000 $36,000 Closed 2/27/23
D & J Investors Panther Walk
Preserve 10 1.14 $40,000 $40,000 Closed 6/9/23
Joyce, David Panther Walk
Preserve 10 2.27 $52,000 $52,000 Closed 6/9/23
Arnay, Henrietta Panther Walk
Preserve 10 1.14 $30,000 $30,000 Closed 6/16/23
Behnke, Lois Panther Walk
Preserve 10 1.14 $57,000 $57,000 Closed 6/16/23
Grossman, Barry Panther Walk
Preserve 10 2.73 $63,000 $63,000 Closed 6/16/23
Charles, Paulette Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 10 1.14 $25,100 $22,500 Closed 6/30/23
Toro, Michael Winchester Head
Preserve 10 1.59 $39,800 $35,820 Closed 6/30/23
Blocker, Brian Pepper Ranch
Preserve 10 24.50 $220,000 $220,000 Closed 7/7/23
ACQUIRED PROPERTIES (February 2022 - Present)
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Conservation Collier Cycle 10, 11, 12, and 2024 Property Status Updated October 28, 2024
Property Name Preserve Cycle Size (ac)Appraised Value Closing Amount Acquisition Status
Guerra, Sigrid Red Maple Swamp
Preserve 10 1.14 $20,500 $20,500 Closed 7/7/23
Ruben Trust Winchester Head
Preserve 10 1.59 $39,800 $39,800 Closed 7/7/23
Zani, Paul Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 10 2.27 $49,900 $49,900 Closed 7/7/23
Castillo, Jose Red Maple Swamp
Preserve 10 5.41 $89,300 $84,835 Closed 7/14/23
Quevedo, Odalys Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 10 1.14 $28,000 $26,600 Closed 7/14/23
Sparkman Tamara Gibson Panther Walk
Preserve 10 1.14 $33,000 $33,000 Closed 7/14/23
Joyce, Martin and Elizabeth Panther Walk
Preserve 10 2.27 $61,300 $55,170 Closed 8/17/23
Martinez, Abel Chavez Red Maple Swamp
Preserve 10 2.27 $40,900 $36,000 Closed 8/17/23
Rodriguez (f.k.a. Lopez), Terri Panther Walk
Preserve 10 1.59 $42,900 $38,610 Closed 8/17/23
Salgado, Julio Panther Walk
Preserve 10 2.73 $73,700 $70,110 Closed 8/17/23
Fesser, Ivan Winchester Head
Preserve 10 2.27 $56,800 $53,960 Closed 9/1/23
Trofatter, Frederick Winchester Head
Preserve 10 1.14 $28,000 $25,650 Closed 9/7/23
Berman Trust, R F Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 11A 1.14 $30,000 $28,500 Closed 9/15/23
Craparo, Stephen Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 10 1.64 $44,000 $39,600 Closed 9/15/23
Fleming, Albert Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 10 1.64 $39,000 $37,500 Closed 9/15/23
Repola, Andrea Panther Walk
Preserve 11A 1.14 $45,000 $42,800 Closed 9/15/23
Vaz, Maurice J Panther Walk
Preserve 11A 1.59 $57,500 $57,000 Closed 9/15/23
Bailey, Charles E Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 10 1.14 $25,000 $25,000 Closed 9/20/23
Arias, Eladio Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 10 3.16 $63,000 $52,900 Closed 9/22/23
Arias, Eladio Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 10 3.78 $66,000 $63,200 Closed 9/22/23
Moody Crawford, Jim H Pepper Ranch
Preserve 10 59.79 $505,000 $505,000 Closed 9/22/23
McGinnis, Patricia Panther Walk
Preserve 11A 1.14 $45,000 $42,800 Closed 11/17/23
Scalley, William J and Martha Panther Walk
Preserve 11A 1.14 $45,000 $42,800 Closed 11/17/23
Trigoura, Delsina Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 11A 1.14 $30,000 $30,000 Closed 11/17/23
Perona, Barbara Winchester Head
Preserve 11A 1.59 $39,800 $39,800 Closed 12/1/23
Scotti, Mary North Belle Meade
Preserve 11A 8.74 $135,500 $128,700 Closed 12/1/23
Fontela, Maricel Aleu Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 11A 1.14 $25,700 $25,700 Closed 12/8/23
Sponseller, Robert North Belle Meade
Preserve 11A 5.00 $90,000 $90,000 Closed 12/8/23
VanCleave, Matthew Rivers Road
Preserve 11A 0.50 $52,500 $52,500 Closed 12/8/23
Weir Trust, Celine Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 11B 2.27 $39,500 $37,500 Closed 12/8/23
ACQUIRED PROPERTIES (February 2022 - Present), cont'd
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Conservation Collier Cycle 10, 11, 12, and 2024 Property Status Updated October 28, 2024
Property Name Preserve Cycle Size (ac)Appraised Value Closing Amount Acquisition Status
Wilson Trust Winchester Head
Preserve 11B 1.59 $39,800 $39,800 Closed 12/8/23
Brewer, Richard N/A 11B 14.78 $451,000 $405,900 Closed 12/15/23
Dibala Wood Trust Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 11B 18.28 $275,000 $261,300 Closed 12/15/23
Hackmann, Charles Panther Walk
Preserve 10 2.73 $70,000 $63,000 Closed 12/15/23
Annecy Marco LLC / Barfield Marco Island 11A 2.13 $3,140,000 $3,140,000 Closed 1/5/24
Perez Castro, Pedro Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 11A 1.17 $29,000 $27,600 Closed 1/5/24
South Terra Corp Marco Island 11A 0.56 $1,720,000 $1,620,000 Closed 1/5/24
Geren, Jonathan North Belle Meade
Preserve 11A 7.84 $129,500 $129,500 Closed 1/12/24
Gutierrez, Michael North Belle Meade
Preserve 11A 4.88 $85,400 $81,100 Closed 1/12/24
Bailey, Scott and Christopher Winchester Head
Preserve 11B 1.59 $39,800 $38,500 Closed 1/19/24
Dredge Management Assoc LLC Shell Island
Preserve 11B 18.73 $1,592,500 $1,512,875 Closed 1/19/24
English Trust Pepper Ranch
Preserve 11B 59.01 $515,000 $463,500 Closed 1/19/24
Williams Nancy Payton
Preserve 11B 0.50 $60,000 $60,000 Closed 1/19/24
Mooney/Hankins-Colon Winchester Head
Preserve 11B 1.59 $39,800 $39,800 Closed 2/16/24
A & T Kleinberger Rev Trust Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 12A 5.00 $110,000 $104,500 Closed 3/15/24
Rodriguez, Mario & Gisela Panther Walk
Preserve 12A 5.46 $158,400 $158,400 Closed 7/12/24
Murawski Trust North Belle Meade
Preserve 12A 4.87 $45,000 $42,750 Closed 7/24/24
Land Genie LLC Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 12A 2.73 $62,790 $62,790 Closed 8/9/24
Taylor, Ernesto & Ana Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 12A 5.00 $103,750 $98,650 Closed 8/9/24
Whittingham Corporation Panther Walk
Preserve 12A 1.59 $46,110 $45,990 Closed 8/16/24
Walsh, Nancy Red Maple Swamp
Preserve 12A 1.14 $20,520 $19,494 Closed 8/21/24
Arnold Trust Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 12A 7.16 $148,570 $141,140 Closed 8/23/24
Beckert, Marc & Elizabeth Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 12A 1.14 $26,220 $24,910 Closed 8/23/24
Granados, Nelson Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 12A 5.15 $106,860 $106,860 Closed 8/23/24
JA Moulton Trust Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 12A 7.17 $148,780 $141,340 Closed 8/23/24
Woodworth, Richard Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 12A 2.27 $52,210 $49,600 Closed 8/23/24
CDL Naples Investment LLC Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 12A 2.73 $62,790 $59,650 Closed 8/30/24
Langell Trust Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 12A 2.81 $61,120 $58,060 Closed 9/6/24
Hughes, Jeffrey & Melissa Panther Walk
Preserve 12A 1.59 $46,110 $46,110 Closed 9/11/24
ACQUIRED PROPERTIES (February 2022 - Present), cont'd
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Conservation Collier Cycle 10, 11, 12, and 2024 Property Status Updated October 28, 2024
Property Name Preserve Cycle Size (ac)Appraised Value Closing Amount Acquisition Status
Sardinas, Martha Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 12A 2.34 $53,820 $53,820 Closed 9/13/24
Volpe Trust North Belle Meade
Preserve 12A 8.50 $109,000 $103,550 Closed 9/13/24
Wilson, Kyle & Lisa Mason Panther Walk
Preserve 12A 1.59 $46,110 $46,110 Closed 9/20/24
Aristizabal McIlvane Marsh
Preserve 12A 5.00 $20,000 $20,000 Closed 10/25/24
TOTAL ACQUIRED PROPERTIES 688.84 $15,638,455 $15,217,349 Total number of properties = 92
ACQUIRED PROPERTIES (February 2022 - Present), cont'd
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Conservation Collier Cycle 10, 11, 12, and 2024 Property Status Updated October 28, 2024
Property Name Preserve Cycle Size (ac)Appraised/Estimate
d Value
Purchase
Price/Estimated Acquisition Status
Arndt, Linda Winchester Head
Preserve 12A 1.14 $31,920 $30,320 Purchase Agreement approved by BCC
8/13/24; Closing scheduled for 11/1/24
Ayra, Anacely Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 12A 3.18 $69,170 $65,710 Purchase Agreement approved by BCC
8/13/24; Closing scheduled for 11/1/24
Erickson, Gerald Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 12B 1.14 $26,220 $24,910 Purchase Agreement approved by BCC
9/10/24; Closing scheduled for 11/7/2024
Ebanks, Marvin Winchester Head
Preserve 12A 1.14 $31,920 $31,920 Purchase Agreement approved by BCC
8/27/24; Closing scheduled for 11/8/24
Cassity, Cina Lu Panther Walk
Preserve 12A 1.59 $46,110 $46,110 Purchase Agreement approved by BCC
9/10/24; Closing scheduled for 11/18/2024
Catania, James Winchester Head
Preserve 12A 1.14 $31,920 $30,320 Purchase Agreement approved by BCC
9/10/24; Closing scheduled for 11/18/2024
Radel, Mark Panther Walk
Preserve 12A 1.14 $33,060 $33,060 Purchase Agreement approved on 9/24/24;
Closing scheduled for 12/19/2024
Williams Farms N/A 2024 1,410.00 $11,980,000 $11,980,000 Purchase Agreement approved by BCC
5/28/24; Closing pending
James F. Dinwiddie Rev Trust Panther Walk
Preserve 12A 1.14 $33,060 $33,060 Purchase Agreement approved by BCC
9/10/24; Closing pending probate
Seepersad Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 12B 1.14 $26,220 $24,910 Purchase Agreement approved on 9/24/24;
Closing pending
Dennison, Robert Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 12A 2.73 $62,790 $62,790 Purchase Agreement approved on
10/22/2024; Closing pending
Symphony Properties N/A 12A 150.00 $4,015,000 $4,015,000 Purchase Agreement approved on
10/22/2024; Closing pending
1,575.48 $16,387,390 $16,378,110 Subtotal number of properties = 12
Ngo/Huynh/Lieu Panther Walk
Preserve 12B 2.73 $87,360 $87,360 Offer accepted; Purchase Agreement
scheduled for 11/12/24 BCC
Stone Trust Panther Walk
Preserve 12B 5.00 $141,250 $141,250 Offer accepted; Purchase Agreement
scheduled for 11/12/24 BCC
Vikon Corporation Panther Walk
Preserve 12B 1.59 $50,880 $50,880 Offer accepted; Purchase Agreement
scheduled for 11/12/24 BCC
Descoteau, Donn & Donna Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 11B 1.14 $25,100 $25,100 Offer accepted; Purchase Agreement
scheduled for 12/10/24 BCC
Fernandez, Erik Winchester Head
Preserve 12A 1.59 $44,520 $44,520 Offer accepted; Purchase Agreement
scheduled for 12/10/24 BCC
Cypress Cove Conservancy*Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 12B 10.00 $585,000 $585,000 Offer accepted; Purchase Agreement pending
HK Investment Marco Island 12B 0.37 $646,500 $646,500 Offer accepted; Purchase Agreement pending
Lautz, Cameron Panther Walk
Preserve 12B 2.27 $73,640 $72,640 Offer accepted; Purchase Agreement pending
Martinez, Abel Chavez Panther Walk
Preserve 12B 1.14 $36,480 $36,480 Offer accepted; Purchase Agreement pending
Trinity Island Services, LLC Panther Walk
Preserve 12B 1.14 $36,480 $36,480 Offer accepted; Purchase Agreement pending
Van Cleef Marco Island 12B 0.43 $824,500 $742,050 Offer accepted; Purchase Agreement pending
Wildcat Acres*N/A 12B 73.60 $1,357,800 $1,357,800 Offer accepted; Purchase Agreement pending
Hendrix House*N/A 12B 17.66 $503,000 $503,000 Offer made; In negotiation
Wildflowerz Ranch*N/A 12B 639.17 $5,522,400 $5,522,400 Offer made; In negotiation
757.83 $9,934,910 $9,851,460 Subtotal number of properties = 14
2,333.31 $26,322,300 $26,229,570 Total number of properties = 26
Subtotal - Properties with Board Approved Purchase Agreements
Subtotal - Properties with Board Approval of Purchase
Agreements Pending
TOTAL PROPERTIES PENDING ACQUISITION
PROPERTIES PENDING ACQUISITION
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Conservation Collier Cycle 10, 11, 12, and 2024 Property Status Updated October 28, 2024
Property Name Preserve Cycle Size (ac)Appraised Value Final Offer Amount Acquisition Status
Amaranth Trust, Forrest G N/A 10 71.16 N/A N/A Property withdrawn
Anderson, Charles Panther Walk
Preserve 10 2.27 $64,000 $64,000 Offer not accepted
Anderson, Charles Panther Walk
Preserve 10 1.14 N/A N/A Sold to another
Argay, Lorraine D Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 10 7.05 $81,000 $81,000 Offer not accepted
Arnold, Emily Pepper Ranch
Preserve 10 5.00 N/A N/A Property withdrawn
Arnold, Vanette Panther Walk
Preserve 10 1.14 $30,000 $30,000 Offer not accepted
Big Hammock - Area I (Barron
Collier Partnership)
Pepper Ranch
Preserve 10 257.3 $900,000 $900,000 Offer not accepted
Casasierra Realty LLC Winchester Head
Preserve 10 1.14 $25,650 $25,650 Property withdrawn
Cedeno, Kenneth Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 10 2.81 $56,000 $56,000 Offer not accepted
Dahche, Ahmand Panther Walk
Preserve 10 5.00 $130,000 $130,000 Offer not accepted
D'Angelo, Eugene Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 10 5.00 $100,000 $100,000 Offer not accepted
Erjavec, Eugene Rivers Road
Preserve 10 4.92 $200,000 $200,000 Offer not accepted
Eschuk, Shari Rivers Road
Preserve 10 4.78 $180,000 $180,000 Offer not accepted
Fischer Trust, Addison Marco Island 10 0.63 N/A N/A Property withdrawn
Haughton, Veronica Panther Walk
Preserve 10 2.73 N/A N/A Sold to another
Higdon Trust, Garey D Winchester Head
Preserve 10 1.59 $39,800 $35,820 Selling to another
Macrina, Kathleen Panther Walk
Preserve 10 1.14 N/A N/A Sold to another
Moylan, Paul E Panther Walk
Preserve 10 2.73 $63,000 $63,000 Offer not accepted
Ortega, Berardo Panther Walk
Preserve 10 1.14 $30,000 $30,000 Property withdrawn
Three Brothers Panther Walk
Preserve 10 2.73 $63,000 $63,000 Offer not accepted
WISC Investment - Inlet Dr Marco Island 10 0.39 $429,000 $429,000 Purchase Agreement not approved by BCC
Agua Colina Marco Island 11A 0.63 $1,120,000 $1,120,000 Purchase Agreement not approved by Board
Berman Rev Trust, R F Panther Walk
Preserve 11A 1.17 $46,000 $43,700 No longer interested in selling
Chestnut, Diane Marco Island 11A 0.53 $627,500 $627,500 Offer not accepted
Colon, Donna & Patricia Mack Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 11A 2.27 $39,500 $39,500 Selling to another
S & B Properties of Marco LLC Marco Island 11A 0.50 $570,000 $570,000 Offer not accepted
Starnes, Hugh Caracara Prairie
Preserve 11A 4.54 $250,000 $250,000 Offer not accepted
Buckley Enterprises Nancy Payton
Preserve 11B 80.00 $780,000 $780,000 Offer not accepted
Khoury Otter Mound
Preserve 11B 0.43 N/A N/A Sold to another
Lie, Run He Nancy Payton
Preserve 11B 0.50 $80,000 $80,000 Offer not accepted
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Property Name Preserve Cycle Size (ac)Appraised Value Final Offer Amount Acquisition Status
Owl Hammock N/A 11B 7,378.00 TBD TBD On-hold pending State of Florida acquisition
Relevant Radio, Inc.McIlvane Marsh
Preserve 11B 10.46 $126,350 $126,350 Offer not accepted
Sit/Chew Nancy Payton
Preserve 11B 3.00 $390,000 $390,000 Offer not accepted
Smith & Montgomery Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 11B 2.73 N/A N/A Property withdrawn
Bleka, Joseph & Christina Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 12A 2.34 $53,820 $53,820 On-hold until title is clear
Veneziano, Steve Panther Walk
Preserve 12A 1.14 $33,060 $33,060 Offer not accepted
Wilson, Rebecca Winchester Head
Preserve 12A 1.14 $29,000 $29,000 Offer not accepted
Eid Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 12B 2.27 $52,210 $49,600 Offer not accepted
Lynch Winchester Head
Preserve 12B 1.14 $31,920 $30,320 Offer not accepted
Parraga Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 12B 2.81 $61,120 $58,060 Offer not accepted
Pritchard Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 12B 2.27 $52,210 $49,600 Offer not accepted
Sunny Florida Investments, Inc Dr. Robert H. Gore
III Preserve 12B 1.14 $26,220 $24,910 Offer not accepted
7,880.80 $6,760,360 $6,742,890 Total number of properties = 42TOTAL PROPERTIES THAT WILL NOT BE ACQUIRED AT THIS TIME
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Target Protection Area Parcels and Acreage: 34 parcels (262.1 ac)
Cecilia Dannborg Wilson (5.0 ac.; 00343240006)
Staff Report Date: August 3, 2022
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30
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0
50
100
150
200
1 - Ecological
Value
2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration
and Management
4 - Vulnerability
Total Score: 221/400
Awarded Points Possible Points
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Summary of Property ............................................................................................................................ 5
Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview .........................................................................................5
Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up .........................................................................................................................6
2.1 Summary of Property Information ....................................................................................................7
Table 1 – Summary of Property Information .....................................................................................7
Figure 3 - Secondary Criteria Score ....................................................................................................8
Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary .....................................................................................8
2.2 Summary of Assessed Value and Property Cost Estimates ..............................................................9
Table 3. Assessed & Estimated Value ................................................................................................9
2.2.1 Zoning, Growth Management and Conservation Overlays ....................................................9
2.3 Summary of Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, Sec. 12) ................................. 10
3. Initial Screening Criteria ...................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Ecological Values ............................................................................................................................. 12
3.1.1 Vegetative Communities ....................................................................................................... 12
Table 4. Listed Plant Species .................................................................................................. 12
Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities ...................................................................... 13
Figure 5 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System .......................................... 14
Figure 6 – Cypress and slash pine forest that has been subjected to stand replacing wildfire
............................................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 7 – Good condition hydric pine flatwood ................................................................... 15
3.1.2 Wildlife Communities ............................................................................................................ 16
Table 5 – Listed Wildlife Detected ......................................................................................... 16
Figure 8 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) .................................................. 17
Figure 9 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness ........................................................................... 18
3.1.3 Water Resources ................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 10 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones ........................... 20
Figure 11 - Collier County Soil Survey .................................................................................... 21
Figure 12 LIDAR Elevation Map .............................................................................................. 22
3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity ........................................................................................................ 23
Figure 13 - Conservation Lands ............................................................................................. 24
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3.2 Human Values ................................................................................................................................. 25
3.2.1 Recreation ............................................................................................................................. 25
3.2.2 Accessibility ........................................................................................................................... 25
3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement ......................................................................................... 25
Figure 14 – Flooded hydric pine flatwoods ............................................................................ 25
3.3 Restoration and Management ....................................................................................................... 26
3.3.1 Vegetation Management ...................................................................................................... 26
3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation ................................................................................................... 26
3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire ........................................................................................................... 26
3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security .............................................................................................. 26
3.3.3 Assistance .............................................................................................................................. 26
3.4 Vulnerability .................................................................................................................................... 26
3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use ............................................................................................................. 26
Figure 15 - Zoning .................................................................................................................. 28
Figure 16 - Zoning Overlays ................................................................................................... 29
Figure 17 – Future Land Use .................................................................................................. 30
3.4.2 Development Plans ............................................................................................................... 31
4. Acquisition Considerations .................................................................................................................. 31
5. Management Needs and Costs .............................................................................................................. 31
Table 6 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management............... 31
6. Potential for Matching Funds .............................................................................................................. 31
7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form ......................................................................................................... 32
8. Additional Site Photos ......................................................................................................................... 38
APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions ...................................... 39
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1. Introduction
The Conservation Collier Program (Program) is an environmentally sensitive land acquisition and
management program approved by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Board) in 2002
and by Collier County Voters in 2002 and 2006. The Program was active in acquisition between 2003 and
2011, under the terms of the referendum. Between 2011 and 2016, the Program was in management
mode. In 2017, the Collier County Board reauthorized Conservation Collier to seek additional lands
(2/14/17, Agenda Item 11B). On November 3, 2020, the Collier County electors approved the
Conservation Collier Re-establishment referendum with a 76.5% majority.
This Initial Criteria Screening Report (ICSR) has been prepared for the Conservation Collier Program to
meet requirements specified in the Conservation Collier Implementation Ordinance, 2002-63, as
amended, and for purposes of the Conservation Collier Program. The sole purpose of this report is to
provide objective data to demonstrate how properties meet the criteria defined by the ordinance.
The following sections characterize the property location and assessed value, elaborate on the initial and
secondary screening criteria scoring, and describe potential funding sources, appropriate use, site
improvements, and estimated management costs.
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2. Summary of Property
Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview
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Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up
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2.1 Summary of Property Information
Table 1 – Summary of Property Information
Characteristic Value Comments
Name Multiple Current applicants – Wilson
Folio Number Multiple Current application – 00343240006
Target Protection Area North Belle Meade
Preserve RFMUD Sending
Size 262.1-acres total 34 parcels ranging from 2.08-40.04-acres
Section, Township, and
Range S33, Twn 49, R27
Zoning Category/TDRs
A-RFMUD-Sending-
NBMO with east
side NRPA
Agricultural base zoning in Rural Fringe Mixed Use
District. All parcels are Sending with a North Belle
Meade Overlay – Eastern parcels also have a Natural
Resource Protection Area Overly
Existing structures None
Adjoining properties
and their Uses
Agriculture,
Conservation
Parcels to the north are agricultural but will be mined in
future. Parcels to west are owned by county and may be
developed for a variety of uses. Many parcels to east are
private conservation land
Development Plans
Submitted None
Known Property
Irregularities None known
Other County Dept
Interest Transportation Potential for Wilson corridor extension to go through
this area
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Figure 3 - Secondary Criteria Score
Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary
Criteria Awarded Weighted
Points
Possible Weighted
Points
Awarded/Possible
Points
1 - Ecological Value 123 160 77%
1.1 - Vegetative Communities 32 53 60%
1.2 - Wildlife Communities 27 27 100%
1.3 - Water Resources 11 27 40%
1.4 - Ecosystem Connectivity 53 53 100%
2 - Human Values 60 80 75%
2.1 - Recreation 34 34 100%
2.2 - Accessibility 23 34 67%
2.3 - Aesthetics/Cultural
Enhancement 3 11 25%
3 - Restoration and Management 30 80 37%
3.1 - Vegetation Management 21 55 38%
3.2 - Remediation and Site
Security 9 23 40%
3.3 - Assistance 0 2 0%
4 - Vulnerability 9 80 11%
4.1 - Zoning and Land Use 2 58 4%
4.2 - Development Plans 7 22 30%
Total 221 400 55%
123
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40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and
Management
4 - Vulnerability
Total Score: 221/400
Awarded Points Possible Points
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2.2 Summary of Assessed Value and Property Cost Estimates
The interest being appraised is fee simple “as is” for the purchase of the site. A value of the parcel was
estimated using only one of the three traditional approaches to value, the sales comparison approach.
It is based on the principal of substitution that an informed purchaser would pay no more for the rights
in acquiring a particular real property than the cost of acquiring, without undue delay, an equally
desirable one. Three properties were selected for comparison, each with similar site characteristics,
utility availability, zoning classification and road access. No inspection was made of the property or
comparables used in this report and the Real Estate Services Department staff relied upon information
solely provided by program staff. The valuation conclusion is limited only by the reported assumptions
and conditions that no other known or unknown adverse conditions exist.
If the Board of County Commissioners choose to acquire this property, an appraisal by an independent
Real Estate Appraiser will be obtained at that time. Pursuant to the Conservation Collier Purchase Policy,
one appraisal is required for this parcel, which has an initial estimated valuation less than $500,000; 1
independent Real Estate Appraiser will value the subject property and that appraisal report will be used
to determine the offer made to the seller.
Table 3. Assessed & Estimated Value
Property owner Address Acreage Assessed
Value*
Estimated
Value**
Cecilia Dannborg Wilson No address 5.0 $63,250 TBD
* Assessed Value is obtained from the Property Appraiser’s Website. The Assessed Value is based off
the current use of the property.
**The Estimated Value for the parcel was obtained from the Collier County Real Estate Services
Department.
2.2.1 Zoning, Growth Management and Conservation Overlays
Zoning, growth management and conservation overlays will affect the value of a parcel. These parcels
are within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use Overlay (RFMUO) – Sending with a North Belle Meade Overlay
(NBM)), and approximately half of the eastern parcels are covered with a Natural Resource Protection
Area Overlay.
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2.3 Summary of Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, Sec. 12)
Criteria 1: CLIP Priority 1 Natural Community
Does the property contain Upland Hardwood Forest, Scrub, Coastal Upland, Dry Prairie, or Upland
Pine? NO
TPMA does not contain CLIP Priority 1 Natural Community. Parcels contain Hydric pine flatwoods,
Mixed shrub wetland, Cypress, Mesic pine flatwoods.
Criteria 2: CLIP Priority 2 Natural Community
Does the property contain Pine Flatwoods or Coastal Wetlands? YES
Parcels contain Hydric pine flatwoods and Mesic pine flatwoods.
Criteria 3: Other Native, Natural Communities
Does the property contain other native, natural communities? N/A
The parcels also contain Mixed shrub wetland and Cypress, but already contain CLIP Priority 2
Natural Communities.
Criteria 4: Human Social Values
Does the property offer cultural values, appropriate access for natural resource-based recreation,
and the enhancement of the aesthetic setting of Collier County? NO
The parcels are not visible or readily accessible from a public roadway. There is potential access
in the future but there is currently no public right of way to access the property. The County
Manager’s agency recently acquired the 960 acres to the west and Conservation Collier recently
acquired the adjacent 256 acres.
Criteria 5: Water Resources
Does the property offer opportunities for protection of water resource values, including aquifer
recharge, water quality enhancement, protection of wetland dependent species habitat,
wildfire risk reduction, storm surge protection, and flood control? YES
Hydric soils exist on just over 87% of the parcels and wetland plant communities are found
throughout the parcels.
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Criteria 6: Biological and Ecological Value
Does the property offer significant biological values, including biodiversity and listed species
habitat? YES
FWC Species Richness Maps show potential for 4-7 species to utilize the properties including
federally endangered Florida panther, red-cockaded woodpecker, Florida bonneted bat, and
state-threatened Florida gopher tortoise and Big Cypress fox squirrel. Panther telemetry (from
1986-2020) shows consistent utilization of the site by radio-collared individuals. The property is
included within known historic nesting/foraging habitat for endangered red-cockaded
woodpeckers and a red-cockaded woodpecker was observed by Conservation Collier staff on the
adjacent A-list parcels.
Criteria 7: Enhancement of Current Conservation Lands
Does the property enhance and/or protect the environmental value of current conservation lands
through function as a buffer, ecological link or habitat corridor? YES
These parcels are adjacent to the 287-acre Conservation Collier North Belle Meade Preserve.
These parcels also contribute to an important wildlife corridor connecting species from the
Florida Panther Refuge, Golden Gate Rural Estates, Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve, as well as the
Picayune Strand State Forest and Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve to the south through wildlife
underpasses under I-75. Currently there is habitat connectivity between this site and the
Conservation Collier Nancy Payton Preserve. This property provides an ecological link to the
northern range expansion goals of the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Recovery Plan.
Criteria 8: Target Area
Is the property within a Board-approved target protection mailing area? YES
The North Belle Meade Preserve TPMA met 5 out of the 8 Initial Screening Criteria.
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3. Initial Screening Criteria
3.1 Ecological Values
3.1.1 Vegetative Communities
North Belle Meade Preserve parcels contain a variety of vegetative communities displaying varied
successional states and overlap of species. The early successional state is primarily the result of a
wildfire that recently passed through the area, causing severe canopy and mid-story mortality. The
overlap of species between plant communities can be partly contributed to an altered hydroperiod
caused by the I-75 canal drainage.
The major plant communities present are hydric flatwoods (CLIP Priority II Natural Community), mesic
flatwoods (CLIP Priority II Natural Community), and cypress/cabbage. Due to wildfire, the seasonally
drier mesic flatwoods had a significant thermal thinning of the slash pine (Pinus elliotti var. densa)
canopy. Areas where the Florida slash pine canopy was removed by fire are dominated by a cabbage
palm (Sabal palmetto) midstory, now acting as the overstory; this cabbage palm midstory already
existed before the wildfire. The mesic flatwoods groundcover is dominated by saw palmetto (Serenoa
repens), muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia), grasses and herbaceous plants, and bare patches of sand.
Hydric flatwoods seemed to be less severely impacted by wildfire, as mature Florida slash pine still
form a scattered canopy in the lower, wetter areas. The hydric flatwood midstory is dominated by
cabbage palm and wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera). Ground cover in the hydric flatwoods is composed of
scattered saw palmetto and small wax myrtle, along with grasses, sedges, and herbaceous plants. The
cypress/cabbage plant community had a mix of cypress (Taxodium spp.) and Florida slash pine
overstory before the wildfire occurred. Most of the slash pine trees were lost in the fire. Most cypress
trees were top killed; they are resprouting from the base but are only a few feet tall. The midstory in
this plant community is dominated by cabbage palms, now acting as the canopy. The cypress/cabbage
groundcover is dominated by saw palmetto, grasses, sedges, and herbaceous plants.
Invasive plants encountered include cogon grass (Imperata cylindrica), Caesar weed (Urena lobata),
melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia), rattlebox (Crotalaria spp.), Brazilian pepper (Schinus
terebinthifolia), and shrubby false buttonwood (Spermacoce verticillata). Cogon grass, Caesar weed,
Brazilian pepper, and rattlebox are restricted to the drier upland sites, while melaleuca is present in
wet and dry areas. There are large stands of top-killed melaleuca saplings that are resprouting from the
base. The shrubby false buttonwood appears in disturbed, cleared areas and has begun to spread into
the drier mesic flatwoods.
Table 4. Listed Plant Species
Common Name Scientific Name State Status Federal Status
Giant air plant Tillandsia utriculata State Endangered Not Listed
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Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities
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Figure 5 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System
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Figure 6 – Cypress and slash pine forest that has been subjected to stand replacing wildfire
Figure 7 – Good condition hydric pine flatwood
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3.1.2 Wildlife Communities
CLIP4 Species Richness Maps show potential for 5-10 focal species to utilize the properties including
federally endangered Florida panther, red-cockaded woodpecker, Florida bonneted bat, and state-
threatened Florida gopher tortoise and Big Cypress fox squirrel. Panther telemetry (from 1986-2020)
shows consistent utilization of the site by radio-collared individuals, most recently a breeding female
with kittens. FWC panther road mortality data along Interstate 75 indicates there is movement of Florida
panther between the property and the Picayune Strand State Forest, with the most recent road
mortalities between the site and the state forest occurring in March 2020. The property is included
within known historic nesting/foraging habitat for endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers. There has
been agricultural clearing including logging of cypress and pine within the property. Site inspection
indicates recruitment of young pines is occurring within the logged area. The presence of six-lined racer
runners (Cnemidophorus sexlineatus) indicates a scrubby component to some of the mesic flatwoods.
Table 5 – Listed Wildlife Detected
Common Name Scientific Name State
Status
Federal
Status Mode of Detection
Red-cockaded
Woodpecker Picoides borealis Endangered Endangered Observed on site visit
Florida Panther Puma concolar coryi Endangered Endangered FWC Telemetry
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Figure 8 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc)
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Figure 9 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness
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3.1.3 Water Resources
The mixed scrub/shrub wetlands, cypress, and hydric pine flatwoods hold shallow surface water during
the wet season. These wet areas provide seasonal habitat for wetland dependent species, especially
wading birds. These areas contain depressional soils, primarily Riviera fine sand with limestone
substratum. These parcels do not provide significant aquifer recharge capacity, but the northern areas
protect the 20-year wellfield protection zone.
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Figure 10 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones
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Figure 11 - Collier County Soil Survey
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Figure 12 LIDAR Elevation Map
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3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity
These parcels directly connect to North Belle Meade Preserve, a large block of conservation easements
to the east, the Picayune Strand State Forest via wildlife underpasses to the south, and to the remaining
undeveloped portions of the Golden Gate Estates to the north and west. Telemetry data show Florida
panther use this area to cross between the Nancy Payton Preserve in the Golden Gate Estates and larger
conservation areas to the south and the east. These parcels also provide an ecological link to the
northern range expansion goals of the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Recovery Plan. Protecting habitat on
both sides of I-75 may provide opportunities to install additional wildlife crossings.
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Figure 13 - Conservation Lands
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3.2 Human Values
3.2.1 Recreation
These parcels provide year-round access for a wide variety of recreational activities including but not
limited to hunting, fishing, equestrian, cycling, hiking. The open landscape provides excellent
opportunities for wildlife watching. There is an established trail network on site with minimal
alteration could provide miles of hiking trails.
3.2.2 Accessibility
Currently the site is accessed through a gate on Blackburn Rd which is closed to the public. Future
development on the adjoining counting owned parcel on the western border as well as the proposed
Wilson corridor extension may provide easy paved access.
3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement
These parcels currently provide green space along I-75.
Figure 14 – Flooded hydric pine flatwoods
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3.3 Restoration and Management
3.3.1 Vegetation Management
3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation
Invasive plants encountered include cogon grass (Imperata cylindrica), Caesar weed (Urena lobata),
melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia), rattlebox (Crotalaria spp.), Brazilian pepper (Schinus
terebinthifolia), and shrubby false buttonwood (Spermacoce verticillata). Melaleuca seedlings infest
large swaths of wetland habitat. The disturbed nature of the site makes it vulnerable to additional
infestations, especially cogon grass.
3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire
Despite a recent history of stand replacing wildfire, these parcels would still benefit from regular
prescribed burning. The proximity to I-75 limits, but not bar, the application of prescribed fire.
Although native, the high density of cabbage palms creates an obstacle to restoration by overcrowding
more desirable species and creating fuel loads that other species cannot tolerate when burned. When
occurring at sufficient density, cabbage palms burn at high temperatures that kill the overstory trees.
This reduction in canopy cover creates desirable conditions for cabbage palm recruitment which in turn
increases intensity of subsequent fires. Cabbage palms will have to be chemically or mechanically
thinned and then burned on a short return interval in order the restore the slash pine and cypress
canopy. Existing trails, right of ways, and bulldozer lines may be utilized as fire breaks.
3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security
This site requires major canopy rehabilitation in the form of replanting due to past wildfires, logging,
grazing, clearing, and off-roading. Invasive species and cabbage palms will need to be controlled before
planting occurs. There are numerous off-road vehicle trails crossing the parcels primarily around the
perimeter and leading to private inholdings. One individual is currently residing on the Cycle 10 parcels
but is scheduled to leave with his belongings before closing. The remoteness of the parcels and
existing perimeter barbwire fencing limits trespass. Most off-road traffic within the parcels is
suspected to be done by those accessing private inholdings within the TPMA. There have been reports
of poaching on the parcels in the recent past.
3.3.3 Assistance
Assistance is not predicted.
3.4 Vulnerability
3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use
These parcels are Sending Lands within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use Overlay (RFMUO) with a Natural
Resource Protection Area (NRPA), and approximately half are covered with a North Belle Meade Overlay.
LDC section 2.03.08.A provide the description of Sending Lands:
RFMU sending lands are those lands that have the highest degree of environmental value and
sensitivity and generally include significant wetlands, uplands, and habitat for listed species.
RFMU sending lands are the principal target for preservation and conservation. Density may be
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transferred from RFMU sending lands as provided in section 2.03.07 D.4.c. All NRPAs within the
RFMU district are also RFMU sending lands.
LDC section 2.03.08.B provide the description of NRPAs:
The purpose and intent of the Natural Resource Protection Area Overlay District (NRPA) is to:
protect endangered or potentially endangered species by directing incompatible land uses away
from their habitats; to identify large, connected, intact, and relatively unfragmented habitats,
which may be important for these listed species; and to support State and Federal agencies'
efforts to protect endangered or potentially endangered species and their habitats. NRPAs may
include major wetland systems and regional flow-ways. These lands generally should be the
focus of any federal, state, County, or private acquisition efforts. Accordingly, allowable land
uses, vegetation preservation standards, development standards, and listed species protection
criteria within NRPAs set forth herein are more restrictive than would otherwise be permitted in
the underlying zoning district and shall be applicable in addition to any standards that apply in
the underlying zoning district.
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Figure 15 - Zoning
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Figure 16 - Zoning Overlays
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Figure 17 – Future Land Use
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3.4.2 Development Plans
Zoning favors conservation within the TPMA, however the Wilson Corridor Extension may be aligned
through the property. Once the corridor is constructed surrounding lands may transition from
agricultural to more intensive forms of use.
4. Acquisition Considerations
Staff would like to bring the following items to the attention of the Advisory Committee during the
review of this property. The following does not affect the scoring. The following are items that will be
addressed in the Executive Summary to the Board of County Commissioners if this property moves
forward for ranking.
These properties could be within the alignment of the future Wilson Benfield Road Extension. If these
properties are approved for the A-List, staff will take this information into consideration when planning
amenities and public access on the site. Additionally, when applicable, language will be memorialized
in the Purchase Agreements and related closing documents to ensure Collier County Transportation
will be able to purchase a portion of the properties from Conservation Collier for future right-of-way, if
and when needed, at the original per-acre acquisition cost.
5. Management Needs and Costs
Table 6 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management
Management
Element
Initial
Cost
Annual
Recurring Cost Comments
Invasive Vegetation
Removal $104,800 $49,200 $400/acre initial, $150/acre recurring. 262-acres
Cabbage Palm
Treatment $104,800 N/A $400/acre
Native Plant
Installation $22,175 N/A
$70/1,000 slash pine seedlings, $225/1,000 cypress
seedlings. $1/tree installation. 15,000 pines, 5,000
cypress
Trail/Firebreak
Installation and
Maintenance
$5,000 $1,000.00 Connecting established trails and installing firebreaks
along property boundaries
Interpretive Signage $1,000 N/A
Total $237,775 $50,200
6. Potential for Matching Funds
There are no known matching funds or partnership opportunities for acquisition in this area.
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7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form
Property Name: North Belle Meade Preserve TPMA
Target Protection Mailing Area: North Belle Meade Preserve
Folio(s):
Secondary Criteria Scoring Possible
Points
Awarded
Points Percentage
1 - Ecological Value 160 123 77
2 - Human Value 80 60 75
3 - Restoration and Management 80 30 37
4 - Vulnerability 80 9 11
TOTAL SCORE 400 221 55
1 - ECOLOGICAL VALUES (40% of total) Possible
Points
Awarded
Points Comments
1.1 VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES 200 120
1.1.1 - Priority natural communities (Select highest score)
a. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 1 communities (1130 -
Rockland Hammock, 1210 - Scrub, 1213 - Sand Pine Scrub,
1214 - Coastal Scrub, 1312 - Scrubby Flatwoods, 1610 - Beach
Dune, 1620 - Coastal Berm, 1630 - Coastal Grasslands, 1640 -
Coastal Strand, or 1650 - Maritime Hammock)
100
b. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 2 communities (22211 -
Hydric Pine Flatwoods, 2221 - Wet Flatwoods, or 1311 - Mesic
Flatwoods)
60 60 Hydric and Mesic Pine
Flatwoods
c. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 3 communities (5250 -
Mangrove Swamp, or 5240 - Salt Marsh) 50
d. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 4 communities (5250 -
Mangrove Swamp) 25
1.1.2 - Plant community diversity (Select the highest score)
a. Parcel has ≥ 3 CLC native plant communities (Florida
Cooperative Land Cover Classification System native plant
communities)
20 20
Hydric Pine
Flatwoods, Mesic
Flatwoods, Cypress,
Cypress/Pine/Cabbage
Palm, Glades Marsh,
Mixed Scrub-Shrub
Wetlands,
b. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC native plant communities 10
c. Parcel has 0 CLC native plant communities 0
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1.1.3 - Listed plant species (excluding commercially exploited
species) (Select the highest score)
a. Parcel has ≥5 CLC listed plant species 30
b. Parcel has 3-4 CLC listed plant species 20
c. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC listed plant species 10 10 Tillandsia utriculata
d. Parcel has 0 CLC listed plant species 0
1.1.4 - Invasive Plant Infestation (Select highest score)
a. 0 - 10% infestation 50
b. 10 - 25% infestation 40
c. 25 - 50% infestation 30 30
d. 50 - 75% infestation 20
e. ≥75% infestation 10
1.2 - WILDLIFE COMMUNITIES 100 100
1.2.1 - Listed wildlife species (Select the highest score)
a. Listed wildlife species documented on the parcel 80 80
Red-cockaded
Woodpecker, Florida
Panther
b. Listed wildlife species documented on adjacent property 60
c. CLIP Potential Habitat Richness ≥5 species 40
d. No listed wildlife documented near parcel 0
1.2.2 - Significant wildlife habitat (Rookeries, roosts, denning
sites, nesting grounds, high population densities, etc) (Select
highest score)
a. Parcel protects significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 20 20 Protects foraging
habitat for RCW
b. Parcel enhances adjacent to significant wildlife habitat
(Please describe) 10
c. Parcel does not enhance significant wildlife habitat 0
1.3 - WATER RESOURCES 100 40
1.3.1 - Aquifer recharge (Select the highest score)
a. Parcel is located within a wellfield protection zone or within
a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 1 area 40
b. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 2
or 3 area 30
c. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 4
or 5 area 20
d. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 6
area 0 0
1.3.2 - Surface Water Protection (Select the highest score)
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a. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an
Outstanding Florida Waterbody 30
b. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for a creek,
river, lake, canal or other surface water body 20 20
c. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an
identified flowway 15
d. Wetlands exist on site 10
e. Parcel does not provide opportunities for surface water
quality enhancement 0
1.3.3 - Floodplain Management (Select all that apply)
a. Parcel has depressional or slough soils 10 10
Riviera fine sand,
limestone substratum
b. Parcel has known history of flooding and is likely to provide
onsite water attenuation 10 10
c. Parcel provides storm surge buffering 10
d. Parcel does not provide floodplain management benefits 0
1.4 - ECOSYSTEM CONNECTIVITY 200 200
1.4.1 - Acreage (Select Highest Score)
a. Parcel is ≥ 300 acres 150 150
b. Parcel is ≥ 100 acres 100
b. Parcel is ≥ 50 acres 75
c. Parcel is ≥ 25 acres 25
d. Parcel is ≥ 10 acres 15
e. Parcel is < 10 acres 0
1.4.2 - Connectivity (Select highest score)
a. Parcel is immediately contiguous with conservation lands 50 50
Conservation
easements to the
east, PSSF to the
south
b. Parcel is not immediately contiguous, but parcels between
it and nearby conservation lands are undeveloped 25
c. Parcel is isolated from conservation land 0
ECOLOGICAL VALUES TOTAL POINTS 600 460
ECOLOGICAL VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded
Points/Possible Points*160) 160 123
2 - HUMAN VALUES (20%) Possible
Points
Awarded
Points Comments
2.1 - RECREATION 120 120
2.1.1 - Compatible recreation activities (Select all that apply)
a. Hunting 20 20
b. Fishing 20 20
c. Water-based recreation (paddling, swimming, etc) 20 20
d. Biking 20 20
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e. Equestrian 20 20
f. Passive natural-resource based recreation (Hiking,
photography, wildlife watching, environmental education, etc) 20 20
g. Parcel is incompatible with nature-based recreation 0
2.2 - ACCESSIBILITY 120 80
2.2.1 - Seasonality (Select the highest score)
a. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation year round 20 20
b. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation seasonally 10
c. Parcel is inaccessible for land-based recreation 0
2.2.2 - Vehicle access (Select the highest score)
a. Public access via paved road 50
b. Public access via unpaved road 30
c. Public access via private road 20 20
Paved access may
become available
once Wilson Corridor
extension is
completed
d. No public access 0
2.2.3 - Parking Availability (Select the highest score)
a. Minor improvements necessary to provide on-site parking 40 40
b. Major improvements necessary to provide on-site parking
(Requires site development plan) 25
b. Public parking available nearby or on adjacent preserve 20
c. Street parking available 10
d. No public parking available 0
2.2.4 - Pedestrian access (Select the highest score)
a. Parcel is easily accessible to pedestrians (within walking
distance of housing development) 10
b. Parcel is not easily accessible to pedestrians 0 0
2.3 - AESTHETICS/CULTURAL ENHANCEMENT 40 10
2.3.1 - Aesthetic/cultural value (Choose all that apply)
a. Mature/outstanding native vegetation 5
b. Scenic vistas 5
c. Frontage enhances aesthetics of public thoroughfare 10 10 Improves aesthetics
from I-75
d. Archaeological/historical structures present 15
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e. Other (Please describe) 5
f. None 0
HUMAN VALUES TOTAL SCORE 280 210
HUMAN VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded
Points/Possible Points*80) 80 60
3 - RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT (20%) Possible
Points
Awarded
Points Comments
3.1 - VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 120 45
3.1.1 - Invasive plant management needs (Select the highest
score)
a. Minimal invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to
restore and maintain native plant communities (<30%) 100
b. Moderate invasive/nuisance plant management necessary
to restore and maintain native plant communities (30-65%) 75
c. Major invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to
restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 50
d. Major invasive/nuisance plant management and replanting
necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities
(>65%)
25 25
e. Restoration of native plant community not feasible 0
3.1.2 - Prescribed fire necessity and compatibility (Select the
highest score)
a. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is
compatible with prescribed fire or parcel does not contain fire
dependent plant communities
20 20
b. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is
incompatible with prescribed fire 0
3.2 - REMEDIATION AND SITE SECURITY 50 20
3.2.1 - Site remediation and human conflict potential
(Dumping, contamination, trespassing, vandalism, other)
(Select the highest score)
a. Minimal site remediation or human conflict issues predicted 50
b. Moderate site remediation or human conflict issues
predicted (Please describe) 20 20 ATV trespass issues
predicted
c. Major site remediation or human conflict issues predicted
(Please describe) 5
d. Resolving site remediation or human conflict issues not
feasible 0
3.3 - ASSISTANCE 5 0
3.4.1 - Management assistance by other entity
a. Management assistance by other entity likely 5
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b. Management assistance by other entity unlikely 0 0
RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT TOTAL SCORE 175 65
RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT WEIGHTED SCORE
(Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 30
4 - VULNERABILITY (20%) Possible
Points
Awarded
Points Comments
4.1 - ZONING AND LAND USE 130 5
4.1.1 - Zoning and land use designation (Select the highest
score)
a. Zoning allows for Single Family, Multifamily, industrial or
commercial 100
b. Zoning allows for density of no greater than 1 unit per 5
acres 75
c. Zoning allows for agricultural use /density of no greater
than 1 unit per 40 acres 50
d. Zoning favors stewardship or conservation 0 0
4.1.2 - Future Land Use Type (Select the highest score)
a. Parcel designated Urban 30
b. Parcel designated Estates, Rural Fringe Receiving and
Neutral, Agriculture 25
c. Parcel designated Rural Fringe Sending, Rural Lands
Stewardship Area 5 5
d. Parcel is designated Conservation 0
4.2 - DEVELOPMENT PLANS 50 15
4.2.1 - Development plans (Select the highest score)
a. Parcel has been approved for development 20
b. SFWMD and/or USACOE permit has been applied for or SDP
application has been submitted 15
c. Parcel has no current development plans 0
4.2.2 - Site characteristics amenable to development (Select
all that apply)
a. Parcel is primarily upland 10 10
b. Parcel is along a major roadway 10
c. Parcel is >10 acres 5 5
d. Parcel is within 1 mile of a current or planned commercial
or multi-unit residential development 5
VULNERABILITY TOTAL SCORE 180 20
VULNERABILITY WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible
Points*80) 80 9
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8. Additional Site Photos
Representative habitat photos taken on Cycle 10 parcels
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APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions
This report makes use of data layers from the Florida Natural Areas Inventory and University of Florida
Critical Lands and Waters Identification Project (CLIP4). CLIP4 is a collection of spatial data that identify
statewide priorities for a broad range of natural resources in Florida. It was developed through a
collaborative effort between the Florida Areas Natural Inventory (FNAI), the University of Florida
GeoPlan Center and Center for Landscape Conservation Planning, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC). It is used in the Florida Forever Program to evaluate properties for
acquisition. CLIP4 is organized into a set of core natural resource data layers which are representative
of 5 resource categories: biodiversity, landscapes, surface water, groundwater and marine. The first 3
categories have also been combined into the Aggregated layer, which identifies 5 priority levels for
natural resource conservation.
Below is a description of each of the three CLIP4 data layers used in this report.
Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities
Consists of 12 priority natural community types: upland glades, pine rocklands, seepage slopes, scrub,
sandhill, sandhill upland lakes, rockland hammock, coastal uplands, imperiled coastal lakes, dry prairie,
upland pine, pine flatwoods, upland hardwood forest, or coastal wetlands. These natural communities
are prioritized by a combination of their heritage global status rank (G-rank) and landscape context,
based on the Land Use Intensity Index (subset of CLIP Landscape Integrity Index) and FNAI Potential
Natural Areas. Priority 1 includes G1-G3 communities with Very High or High landscape context.
Priority 2 includes G1-G3 Medium and G4 Very High/High. Priority 3 includes G4 Medium and G5 Very
High/High. Priority 5 is G5 Medium.
This data layer was created by FNAI originally to inform the Florida Forever environmental land
acquisition program. The natural communities were mapped primarily based on the FNAI/FWC
Cooperative Land Cover (CLC) data layer, which is a compilation of best-available land cover data for
the entire state. The CLC is based on both remote-sensed (from aerial photography, primarily from
water management district FLUCCS data) and ground-truthed (from field surveys on many
conservation lands) data.
Figure 9 - Potential Habitat Richness CLIP4 Map
This CLIP version 4.0 data layer is unchanged from CLIP v3.0. FWC Potential Habitat Richness. Because
SHCAs do not address species richness, FWC also developed the potential habitat richness layer to
identify areas of overlapping vertebrate species habitat. FWC created a statewide potential habitat
model for each species included in their analysis. In some cases, only a portion of the potential habitat
was ultimately designated as SHCA for each species. The Potential Habitat Richness layer includes the
entire potential habitat model for each species and provides a count of the number of species habitat
models occurring at each location. The highest number of focal species co-occurring at any location in
the model is 13.
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Figure 10 - CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones
High priorities indicate high potential for recharge to an underlying aquifer system (typically the
Floridan aquifer but could be intermediate or surficial aquifers in some portions of the state). The
highest priorities indicate high potential for recharge to springs or public water supplies. This figure
also includes Wellfield Protection Zones. Collier County Wellfield Protection Zones are referenced in
the Land Development Code and updated in 2010 by Pollution Control and Prevention Department
Staff. The public water supply wellfields, identified in section 3.06.06 and permitted by the SFWMD for
potable water to withdraw a minimum of 100,000 average gallons per day (GPD), are identified as
protected wellfields, around which specific land use and activity (regulated development) shall be
regulated under this section.
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