Forest Lakes Agenda 02/04/2025February 4, 2025 Forest Lakes MSTU 1/1
AGENDA
February 4, 2025
I.CALL TO O RDER
II.ATTENDANCE
Advisory Committee:
Greg Pollock – Chair (4/21/2026) Marianne Fanning (4/21/2026)
Kathy Thomson – Vice Chair (4/21/2027) Jerry Norsic (4/21/2028)
Patrick Bernal (4/21/2027)
County Staff:
Brian Wells – Director, PTNE
Dan Schumacher – MSTU Project Manager
Contractor(s):
Aaron Gross – Ground Zero Landscaping
III.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV.APPROVAL OF MINUTES – JANUARY 7, 2025
V.CONTRACTOR REPORTS
A.Ground Zero Landscaping – Aaron Gross
VI.PROJECT MANAGERS REPORT – Dan Schumacher
A.BUDGET REPORT
VII.ONGOING BUSINESS
A.Lake 9 Fountain Replacement
B.Woodshire Paving
C.Woodshire Trees & Palms
D.Shopping Center Screening – Hedge & Fence
E.Lake 15 Wall Replacement
VIII.NEW BUSINESS
A.Quail Run Lakes – Rip-R ap Replenishment
IX.COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
X.PUBLIC COMMENTS
XI.ADJOURNMENT
NEXT M EETING
M ARCH 4 TH, 2025 - 10:00 AM
FOREST L AKES C ONDO ASSOCIATION C LUBHOUSE
1058 F OREST L AKES DRIVE, N APLES, FL 34112
(239)261-5497
FOREST
LAKES
ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE M.S.T.U.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
8300 Radio Road
Naples, FL 34104
MINUTES
January 7, 2025 Forest Lakes MSTU 1/7
FOREST
LAKES
ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE M.S.T.U.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
8300 Radio Road - Naples, FL 34104
MINUTES
JANUARY 7, 2025
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Pollock called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. Roll call was taken, and a quorum of five
was present.
II. ATTENDANCE
Advisory Committee Greg Pollock – Chair
Kathy Thomson – Vice Chair
Patrick Bernal
Marianne Fanning
Jerry Norsic
Staff Brian Wells – Director, PTNE (Excused)
Dan Schumacher – Project Manager
Rosio Garcia – Operations Coordinator (Excused)
Contractors Aaron Gross - Ground Zero Landscaping (Excused)
Wendy Warren - Premier Staffing (Transcription)
Public Attendance Barbara Bell – Resident
Paul Carletta - Resident
John Guido - Resident
Jack Hedenstrom - Resident
Deborah Hestrup – Resident
Jerry Schroer - Resident
Stacie Young – Resident
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice Chair Thomson moved to approve the January 7, 2025, Agenda of the Forest Lakes Roadway
and Drainage Advisory Committee MSTU. Second by Ms. Fanning. Carried unanimously 5 - 0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 3, 2024
Mr. Bernal moved to approve the minutes of the December 3, 2024, Forest Lakes MSTU Advisory
Committee meeting subject to the following change:
• Page 3, Item VII-A Project Managers Report, Streetlamps, from “… (A cost quote will be
requested from Simmonds Electrical to replace the circuit breaker and twenty (or more)
lamp fixtures from the east end of Forest Lakes Boulevard to Wilshire Lane.) …,” to … A
cost quote will be requested from Simmonds Electrical to replace the circuit breaker and
twenty (or more) lamp fixtures from the east end of Forest Lakes Boulevard to Woodshire
Lane. …).
Second by Vice Chair Thomson. Carried unanimously 5 – 0.
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V. CONTRACTOR REPORTS
A. Ground Zero Landscaping
Mr. Schumacher reported:
• Landscaping is well trimmed and in good condition.
• Bougainvillea Standards at the entrance were removed.
Comments
• Trimmed entrance Ficus debris was not removed the day of pruning.
• Pine needles should be removed from sidewalks.
• Flowers growing over the culvert on Woodshire Lane should be cut back.
Mr. Schumacher will clarify with Ground Zero Landscaping the time frame standard for removal
of pruning debris and request sidewalks and culverts be cleared of vegetation.
VI. PROJECT MANAGERS REPORT – Dan Schumacher
A. Budget Report
(The full report is included in the distributed Agenda meeting packet, which is accessible at the
link shown at the end of these Minutes).
Forest Lakes MSTU Fund 1626 Budget for January 7, 2025, prepared December 30, 2024.
Mr. Schumacher provided an overview of the budget highlighting:
• Purchase Orders
1. City of Naples – reclaimed irrigation water.
2. FPL – electricity.
3. Ground Zero Landscaping – grounds maintenance
a. Incidentals – landscape materials and refurbishment.
b. Maintenance – regular landscape, swales & irrigation maintenance.
4. Mettauer Environmental – lake weed control and aerator maintenance.
5. Pavement Maintenance – concrete sidewalk curbs.
6. Premier Staffing – transcription services.
7. Simmonds Electrical – lighting & general electrical services.
8. SiteOne Landscape Supply – irrigation parts and pumps.
• Budget Summary
a. Line 1, Revenue – Millage Collected and Interest budgeted at $1,288,800.
b. Line 2, Carry Forward – Unexpended Prior Year (2024) Funds 2,504,100.
c. Line 3, Revenue Total – A total of $3,772,900.
d. Line 22, Operating Expense – Of the $311,200 budgeted, $115,195 is committed to existing
Purchase Orders and $34,407 is expended, leaving the remainder of $161,597 available
within budget for additional operating expenses as needed.
e. Line 26, County Overhead – Of the $108,500 budgeted, $24,599 has been transferred and a
balance of $83,900 remains for transfer. (PTNE Staff & support, Property Appraiser & Tax
Collector).
f. Line 27, Reserves for Capital - A balance of $2,953,200 remains for improvement projects.
g. Line 28, Reserves for Roadway Paving – $400,000 of budgeted Capital Reserve funds are
designated for roadway paving.
h. Line 29, Capital Reserves total balance is $3,353,200 (the combined total of Lines 27 and
28).
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i. Line 30, All Expenses – Of the $3,772,900 budgeted, tabulated Commitments to existing
Purchase Orders total $115,195 and $59,006 has been expended, leaving a remainder of
$3,598,697 available for MSTU expenditures.
j. Unexpended funds will carryforward to the FY-26 budget.
• General
a. MSTU Tax Rate: 4.0 Mills (0.4%) to maintain MSTU Roadways and Stormwater Drainage
within the taxing district.
b. The millage rate of 4.00 per $1,000 of Ad Valorem taxable value will be reviewed during
the FY-26 Budget planning process.
c. The Ad Valorem property tax value increased 7.65% for fiscal year 2025 over 2024
generating additional revenue of $87,975.
d. Funds collected by the Forest Lakes MSTU cannot be utilized outside of the MSTU.
Mr. Schumacher noted:
Lake Maintenance
• Mettauer’s contract for lake vegetation maintenance continues through February 2026,
with an RFQ for Aquatic Vegetation Control being prepared.
• A Request for Quote (RFQ) to replace the Lake #9 fountain lake fountain has been issued.
• The Lake 15 retaining wall repair will be funded from the “Reserves for Capital” category.
Curb Replacement
• The invoice for Pavement Maintenance (PMI) replacement and/or repair of 100 lineal feet
of valley gutter on the west side and drain inlets on the east side of Woodshire Lane will
be processed upon verification of dimensions.
Streetlamps
• Simmonds Electrical replaced circuit breakers and lamp fixtures from the east end of
Forest Lakes Boulevard to Woodshire Lane.
Asset Management Plan
• The Capital Asset Plan report, dated June 4, 2024, estimates life expectancies of MSTU assets
and corresponding expenditure projections to fund maintenance.
• Assets include roadway pavement, stormwater drainage swales & structures, landscaping &
irrigation, lake fountains & weed control, seawalls, sidewalks & lighting, and fencing.
• Entryway light maintenance and lamp replacement have been identified as an MSTU asset
and will be incorporated into the plan.
• As of June 4, 2024, maintenance and repair estimates throughout 2028 total $2,140,995.
• The plan will be updated during the 2026 budget planning period.
B. 2025 Projects
Mr. Schumacher tabulated a working list of projects for 2025.
Rank Vendor Subject
1 TBD - Bids Received Lake #9 Fountain Replacement Review & Award
2 Preferred Materials Woodshire Repaving Mill, Base Repair, & Pave
3 RFQ 3-Quote Aquatic Weed Control Issue & Award
4 LJA / ABB Fence Woodshire Property Line Land Survey
5 CMI Specification Lake #15 Wall Repair Verify & Select
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6 RFQ Library Lake #15 Wall Repair Award for Installation
7 Carter Fence Fence - Woodshire Equip & Install Order Upon Survey
8 Outdoor Lighting Entryway Low Volt Lighting Quote & Repair
9 LJA / ABB Swales Data, Plats, & Easements Data Analysis
10 Proj Mgr Capital Asset Plan - FY25 Update Estimates
11 Preferred Materials Rip-Rap Stone for Lake Perimeters BCC Approval
12 TBD LED Street Light Lamp Fixture Conversion to LED
Caveats:
• Priorities may shift.
• Projects may be added, deleted, or delayed.
• Procurement price limits may increase; would simplify low-dollar purchases.
• New contracts may become available.
Outdoor Lighting
Mr. Schumacher reported:
• Windham Studios provided the records for the layout of MSTU landscape lighting, noting
Hannula Landscaping was awarded the contract.
• Hannula Landscaping & Irrigation, Inc. sub-contracted the entry lighting project to Outdoor
Lighting Perspectives.
• Outdoor Lighting Perspectives located the files for the layout of MSTU outdoor landscape
lighting for the Palm trees on the entrance median.
• He determined that lighting maintenance and lamp replacement for the front entry sign are
an MSTU responsibility.
• Outdoor Lighting Perspectives will be established as a County vendor and a cost proposal
solicited to repair the landscape lighting.
LJA/ABB Swales Data
Mr. Schumacher reported:
• LJA Engineering will incorporate recent survey data including riprap locations and
easement/property lines into their plans.
• The report will enable an evaluation of the golf course swale areas which need to be
recontoured.
Member Comments - Lake Levels
• Flooding occurs during storm events around the Turtle Lakes Condominium sign posing a
potential safety risk.
• The drainage system from the Condominiums through the golf course to Lake 5 should be
evaluated to improve the water level.
• This item should be considered for addition to the 2025 project list.
Projects may be added, deleted or delayed and priorities may shift.
VII. ONGOING BUSINESS
A. Lake 9 Fountains
Mr. Schumacher reported:
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Lake 9 Fountain Replacement
• Requests for Quotes (RFQ), based on time and materials, for a 3 horsepower Kasco
aerator fountain to be installed, were received from three vendors.
• The vendor selected agreed to release the “Terms & Conditions” cited in their proposal in
accordance with the Procurement Division’s and County Attorney’s request.
• A Purchase Order will be issued and installation scheduled.
Lake 14 Fountain Repair
• Mettauer Environmental determined the pump house controller (under warranty) on the
east side of the fountain is malfunctioning and has consulted Kasco for repair/replacement
recommendation.
B. Woodshire Lane Paving
Mr. Schumacher reported:
• Forest Lakes roads are in County inventory but not maintained by the County.
• A Request for Quote (RFQ), utilizing the Asphalt Maintenance and Related Services
Contract, has been submitted to Preferred Materials (PM) for the Woodshire Lane paving
project.
• Road Maintenance Div staff will walk the area mid to assess the conditions and provide an
opinion on the project scope.
• A PM proposal will be presented to the Committee and, with approval, a Purchase Order
issued.
• Work is anticipated in the calendar year 2025.
C. Shopping Center Screening - Hedge & Fence
Mr. Schumacher reported:
Landscape Installation
• The Ficus hedge and vegetation screening bordering the Pine Ridge Crossing Shopping
Center and Woodshire Lane on the east boundary of the community has deteriorated.
• He requested remediation of the situation from Roger McGuinness, Kite Realty Group,
noting that the irrigation system should be evaluated including running frequency (number
of days per week) and water coverage volume.
• Code Enforcement will be consulted if the situation is not addressed.
Fence Installation Woodshire Lane/Pine Ridge Crossing Shopping Center
• The area between Woodshire Lane and the Pine Ridge Crossing Shopping Center houses
utilities and a steep washed out roadway berm along Woodshire Lane, posing a safety risk
to pedestrians cutting through between Woodshire Lane and the center.
• The fence running south of this area, along the shared property line, may be extended to
The Crossings parking lot entrance off Woodshire Lane at the north end.
• Quotes for a heavier gauge link fence, both galvanized and black vinyl coated, have been
requested from Carter Fence Company.
• A licensed land surveyor on contract with the County will be retained to survey the area.
• Upon installation of the fence extension, Ground Zero Landscaping will install a low
block paver wall (approx. 15ft length) along the base of the fence at the ravine, plus Bahia
Grass sod to address erosion.
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Mr. Schumacher will:
• Solicit an opinion from Carter Fence Company on the advantages of black vinyl vs.
galvanized chain link fencing.
• Request the Committee members endorsement for selection of chain link fencing material
at a future meeting.
C. Lake 15 Wall Replacement
Mr. Schumacher reported:
• A baseline for a replacement lake retaining wall (seawall) has been received from a Marine
supply company.
• The design does not utilize a poured cap, with the associated truck access.
• Upon completion of a final design, approval by a licensed structural engineer will be
obtained in order to proceed.
• Project installation will be coordinated with the Quail Run Golf Club.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Quail Run Riprap Replenishment
Mr. Schumacher reported:
• Quail Run Golf Club (QRGC) requested the MSTU provide riprap material for their lakes,
with club Staff to perform the installation.
• A quote for riprap material, based on Mr. Burnham’s tonnage estimate and stone size, will
be solicited from PMI in accordance with the Asphalt Maintenance and Related Services
Contract.
• As recommended by the County Attorney’s office (CAO), the proposed cost sharing
arrangement will be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for approval.
• The proposal will be presented to the Committee for consideration.
• The project will be scheduled for April/May 2025.
B. Woodshire Lane Trees & Palms
• Trees will be evaluated for decay and removal prior to the paving project, removal paid for
by the respective condominium association(s) which own them.
IX. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Shrub Removal
• A thank you was extended to the Turtle Lakes Condominium Association for clearing
Brazilian Pepper shrubs.
X. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Schumacher responded:
Tree Replacement
• Ground Zero Landscaping noted a sprinkler head interfered with the location of the golf
course parking lot tree damaged by an auto accident and did not recommend replacement.
Forest Lakes Boulevard Pothole
• Repair the pothole on Forest Lakes Boulevard is on the Road Maintenance Division’s Task
List. He will follow up on the repair schedule date.
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XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by the
Chair at 10:45 A.M.
FOREST LAKES ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE
__________________________________________
Greg Pollock, Chair
The Minutes were approved by the Committee on ,2025 as presented ____, or
as amended ____.
https://www.collierptne.com/forest-lakes-roadway-drainage-advisory-committee/
NEXT MEETING: FEBRUARY 4, 2025 - 10:00 A.M.
FOREST LAKES CONDO ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE
NAPLES, FL 34105
(239) 261-5497
Forest Lakes M.S.T.U.
Fund 1626
February 4, 2025
FY-25 Vendor Item PO# Budget Commitments Expenditures Available
1 MILLAGE COLLECTED & INTEREST MSTU Revenues (1,268,800.00)$ -$ (1,083,245.36)$ (185,554.64)$
2 CARRY FORWARD Unexpended Prior Year Funds (2,504,100.00)$ -$ -$ (2,504,100.00)$
3 ALL REVENUES (3,772,900.00)$ -$ (1,083,245.36)$ (2,689,654.64)$
4 ENG. FEES & OTHERS (631400)25,000.00$ -$ -$ 25,000.00$
5 INDIRECT COST REIMBURSE Collier County Indirect Cost Direct Pay 3,900.00$ 3,900.00$ -$ -$
6 INTERDEPARTMENT PAYMENT IGC#100474 30x30 Stop Sign @51 Forest Lakes Blvd 50.75$ (50.75)$
Ground Zero Landscaping Non-Bid Schedule Items 4500233638 2,280.00$ 720.00$
Ground Zero Landscaping Landscape Incidentals 4500233638 5,443.98$ 9,556.02$
7 LANDSCAPE INCIDENTALS (634990)10,000.00$ 7,723.98$ 10,276.02$ (8,000.00)$
Ground Zero Landscaping Grounds Maintenance 4500233638 48,359.00$ 17,641.00$
8 OTHER CONTRACTUAL (634999)100,000.00$ 48,359.00$ 17,641.00$ 34,000.00$
Pavement Maintenance Concrete Sidewalks, Curbs 4500233648 3,980.00$ 21,020.00$
Mettauer Environmental Lakes Maintenance Maintenance 4500233643 675.00$ 2,300.00$
9 OTHER CONTRACTUAL (639990)140,600.00$ 4,655.00$ 23,320.00$ 112,625.00$
10 ELECTRICITY FPL Electricity 4700005161 13,500.00$ 9,670.57$ 3,829.43$ 0.00$
11 WATER & SEWER City of Naples Water - Reclaimed Irrigation 4700005192 3,000.00$ 2,480.20$ 519.80$ 0.00$
12 INSURANCE GENERAL Collier County Insurance Direct Pay 600.00$ 600.00$ -$ -$
13 SPRINKLER SYSTEM SiteOne Irrigation Parts & Pumps 4500235293 1,500.00$ 3,500.00$ -$ (2,000.00)$
14 MULCH 1,000.00$ -$ -$ 1,000.00$
Simmonds Electrical Electrical Services 4500233651 4,146.54$ 5,853.46$
15 LIGHTING MAINTENANCE (646451)6,000.00$ 4,146.54$ 5,853.46$ (4,000.00)$
16 LICENSE & PERMITS 2,000.00$ -$ -$ 2,000.00$
17 Premier Staffing Transcription 4500234228 2,369.05$ 608.85$
18 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS (649990)3,000.00$ 2,369.05$ 608.85$ 22.10$
19 OFFICE SUPPLIES 100.00$ -$ -$ 100.00$
20 COPYING CHARGES J.M. Todd Copier CPC 4500234730 200.00$ 108.39$ 41.61$ 50.00$
21 FERT HERB CHEM 500.00$ -$ -$ 500.00$
22 OTHER OPERATING 300.00$ -$ -$ 300.00$
23 OPERATING EXPENSES 311,200.00$ 87,512.73$ 62,140.92$ 161,546.35$
24 PTNE STAFF & DIVISION OVERHEAD -1.9%72,600.00$ -$ -$ 72,600.00$
25 PROPERTY APPRAISER -0.2%9,400.00$ -$ 4,542.60$ 4,857.40$
26 TAX COLLECTOR -0.7%26,500.00$ -$ 23,213.83$ 3,286.17$
27 COUNTY OVERHEAD 2.9%108,500.00$ -$ 27,756.43$ 80,743.57$
28 RESERVES FOR CAPITAL 2,953,200.00$ -$ -$ 2,953,200.00$
29 RESERVES FOR ROADWAY REPAVING 400,000.00$ -$ -$ 400,000.00$
30 CAPITAL RESERVES 3,353,200.00$ -$ -$ 3,353,200.00$
31 ALL EXPENSES 3,772,900.00$ 87,512.73$ 89,897.35$ 3,595,489.92$
32 FY-25 BUDGET GRAND TOTAL = ALL REVENUES - ALL EXPENSES -$ 87,512.73$ (993,348.01)$ 905,835.28$
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Forest Lakes M.S.T.U.
Fund 1626
February 4, 2025
129,715,669 FY 13 Final Taxable Value -2.4%Total Available Balance 3,595,489.92$
129,977,881 FY 14 Final Taxable Value 0.2% Plus Commited And Not Spent 87,512.73$
140,171,072 FY 15 Final Taxable Value 7.8%
152,711,783 FY 16 Final Taxable Value 8.9%Estimated Cash 3,683,002.65$
165,722,702 FY 17 Final Taxable Value 8.5%
190,428,196 FY 18 Final Taxable Value 14.9%
202,132,375 FY 19 Final Taxable Value 6.1%Prepared 01.28.2025 ZS
210,299,015 FY 20 Final Taxable Value 4.0%
219,999,549 FY 21 Final Taxable Value 4.6%
227,701,198 FY 22 Final Taxable Value 3.5%
257,799,765 FY 23 Final Taxable Value 13.2%+7.0% Average
294,456,887 FY 24 Final Taxable Value 14.2%
$316,450,549 FY 25 Gross Taxable Value
7.65%Adjustment FY 24 to FY 25
FY 25 Gross MSTU Revenue FY 24
Millage 4.0000 4.0000 4.0 mill cap
Tax Dollars $1,265,802 $1,177,828 $87,975 Increase
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