Forest Lakes Minutes 02/04/2025MINUTES
February 4, 2025 Forest Lakes MSTU 1/7
FOREST
LAKES
ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE M.S.T.U.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
8300 Radio Road - Naples, FL 34104
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FEBRUARY 4, 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 four
was present.
II. ATTENDANCE
Advisory Committee Greg Pollock – Chair
Kathy Thomson – Vice Chair
Patrick Bernal
Marianne Fanning (Excused)
Jerry Norsic
Staff Brian Wells – Director, PTNE (Excused)
Dan Schumacher – Project Manager
Rosio Garcia – Operations Coordinator (Excused)
Contractors Aaron Gross - Ground Zero Landscaping
Wendy Warren - Premier Staffing (Transcription)
Public Attendance Doug Burnham – General Manager, QRGC
Barbara Bell – Resident
Paul Carletta - Resident
Jack Hedenstrom - Resident
Deborah Hestrup – Resident
Rick Korb - QRGC
Russell Peter – Resident
Steve Thomson - Resident
Stacie Young – Resident
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Norsic moved to approve the February 4, 2025, Agenda of the Forest Lakes Roadway and
Drainage Advisory Committee MSTU. Second by Vice Chair Thomson. Carried unanimously 4 - 0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 7, 2025
Mr. Norsic moved to approve the minutes of the January 7, 2025, Forest Lakes MSTU Advisory
Committee meeting subject to the following change:
• Page 3, Item VII-A Project Managers Report, Streetlamps, from “Simmonds Electrical
replaced circuit breakers and lamp fixtures from the east end of Forest Lakes Boulevard to
Woodshire Lane.) …,” to …. Simmonds Electrical replaced circuit breakers and lamp fixtures
from the east end of Forest Lakes Boulevard from Woodshire Lane .…).
• Page 4, Item VII-B Project Managers Report, 2025 Projects, from “6. RFQ - Library Lake
#15 - Wall Repair Award for Installation.) …,” to …. 6. RFQ - Lake 15 - Wall Repair
Award for Installation …).
• Page 6, Item IX – Public Comments, Tree Replacement, from “Ground Zero Landscaping
noted a sprinkler head interfered with the location of the golf course parking lot tree
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damaged by an auto accident and did not recommend replacement.) …,” to …. Ground Zero
Landscaping noted that the location of a golf course parking lot tree was destroyed by
an auto accident and did not recommend replacement due to the location of a taller
overhanging tree. An adjacent irrigation head will be disabled, as no longer
needed …).
Second by Mr. Bernal. Carried unanimously 4 – 0.
V. CONTRACTOR REPORTS
A. Ground Zero Landscaping
Mr. Schumacher and Mr. Gross reported:
• Landscaping is well trimmed and in good condition.
• Tree limbs interfering with light pole lamps were pruned.
• Flowers growing over the culvert on Woodshire Lane were cut back.
• Fertilizer will be applied in February.
• The irrigation system (not an MSTU asset) that waters the Ficus hedge and vegetation
bordering the Pine Ridge Crossing Shopping Center and Woodshire Lane on the east
boundary of the community is functioning. Ground Zero Landscaping will monitor the
condition of the plantings.
• The replacement cap for the irrigation meter, received by SiteOne, will be installed by
Ground Zero Landscaping.
Public Utility Easement
Mr. Schumacher noted:
• The east side entry from Pine Ridge Road onto Forest Lakes Boulevard has a ten-foot
utility easement between the road and the single-family homes on Azalea Boulevard.
• Florida Power and Light is responsible for maintaining the area and providing
screening/landscaping.
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 February 4, 2025, prepared January 28, 2025.
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
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a. Line 1, Revenue – Millage Collected and Interest budgeted at $1,268,800.
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 23, Operating Expense – Of the $311,200 budgeted, $87,512 is committed to existing
Purchase Orders and $62,140 is expended, leaving the remainder of $161,546 available
within budget for additional operating expenses as needed.
e. Line 27, County Overhead – Of the $108,500 budgeted, $27,750 has been transferred and a
balance of $80,743 remains for transfer. (PTNE Staff & support, Property Appraiser & Tax
Collector).
f. Line 28, Reserves for Capital - A balance of $2,953,200 remains for improvement projects.
g. Line 29, 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).
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:
Expenditures and Invoices Processed
• Expenditures can exceed the Budget if funds are available in in the Operating Expense
Category for transfer.
• Pavement Maintenance, Inc.’s (PMI) invoice for the Woodshire Lane project was approved
for payment.
Lake Maintenance
• Mettauer’s contract for lake vegetation maintenance expires February 2026.
• A Request for Quote (RFQ) for Aquatic Vegetation Control and lake fountain repairs has
been distributed to three vendors.
• The Lake 15 retaining wall repair will be funded from the “Reserves for Capital” category.
Streetlamps
• A roadway tour to identify street light outages will be undertaken.
• LED lamp replacements will be researched.
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.
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• 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.
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 the MSTU outdoor
landscape lighting for the Palm trees on the entrance median.
• He determined the lighting maintenance and lamp replacement for the front entry sign are
an MSTU responsibility.
• On receipt of E-Verify documentation, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives will be established as
a County vendor and a Purchase Order issued.
• A cost proposal to repair the landscape lighting will be presented to the Committee at the
March meeting.
VII. ONGOING BUSINESS
A. Lake 9 Fountain Replacement
Mr. Schumacher reported:
Lake 9 Fountain Replacement
• Request for Quote (RFQ) documentation, Lump Sum, with specifications for a Kasco
aerator fountain to be installed, was distributed with the Agenda.
• Proposals were received from Mettauer Environmental, Solitude Lake Management, and
The Lake Doctors.
• 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.
• Contingent upon receipt of insurance and E-Verify documentation, a Purchase Order will
be issued and installation scheduled.
B. Woodshire Lane Paving
Mr. Schumacher reported:
• Forest Lakes roads are in County inventory but not maintained by the County.
• He met with Pavement Maintenance, Inc. (PMI) and the Public Utilities Department to
review the roadways and scope the project.
• In accordance with the Asphalt Maintenance and Related Services Contract, Pavement
Maintenance, Inc. (PMI) submitted estimates for the Woodshire Lane paving project.
1. Estimate # MAC25-011, dated January 17, 2025, in the amount of $94,492.60, to
mill and re-surface Woodshire Lane and install pavement markers.
2. Estimate #MAC25-013, dated January 27, 2025, in the amount of $14,640.20 to
mill, re-surface, and install markers on Forest Lakes Drive.
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• Committee discussion ensued. Mr. Schumacher noted that the first section of Woodshire
Lane by Emerald Greens is owned by the County. The Road Maintenance Division will be
responsible for paving the area at the time it is deemed necessary.
• Work is anticipated in the first quarter of 2025.
Chair Pollock motioned to approve Preferred Maintenance Inc’s Estimate number MAC25-
011, dated January 17, 2025, in the amount of $94,492.60 to mill, re-surface and install
pavement markers on Woodshire Lane and Estimate # MAC25-013, dated January 27, 2025,
in the amount of $14,640.20 to mill, re-surface and install pavement markers on Forest Lakes
Drive. Second by Mr. Bernal. Carried unanimously 4 – 0.
C. Woodshire Trees & Palms
• Approximately six (6) failing trees or palms along Woodshire Ln were removed by the
Fairways at Emerald Greens condominiums in preparation for the paving project.
D. 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.
• Research revealed vinyl coated fencing is more durable, resistant to weather, fading, and
staining and is resistant to rust or decomposition.
• 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 (approximately 15-foot length) along the base of the fence at the ravine,
plus Bahia Grass sod to address erosion.
Mr. Schumacher will:
• Contract a licensed land surveyor on contract with the County to survey the area.
• Request quotes for a heavier gauge link fence, both galvanized and black vinyl coated,
from Carter Fence Company.
Chair Pollock motioned to approve black vinyl coated fencing for installation along the shared
property line area between Woodshire Lane and the Pine Ridge Crossing Shopping Center.
Second by Vice Chair Thomson. Carried unanimously 4 – 0.
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Code Complaint Filing
A resident of Woodshire Villas reported their Attorney filed a code complaint with the County
stating that the hedge planted by Kite Realty Group on the shared property line with Pine Ridge
Crossing, does not conform to code specifications.
Mr. Schumacher requested the complaint number be forwarded to him for reference.
E. 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 to proceed.
• Project installation will be coordinated with the Quail Run Golf Club.
Mr. Burnham reported that another retaining wall piling is failing on Lake 15.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Quail Run Lakes - 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.
IX. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Signage Maintenance – Forest Lakes Boulevard
• An upside-down speed sign and leaning “no outage” are to be reset.
Shrub Removal
• A thank you was extended to the Turtle Lakes Condominium Association for clearing
Brazilian Pepper shrubs.
Debris Removal
• Hurricane debris in the vicinity of the outlet to Lake 5 has not been removed.
Lake Vegetation
• Plant growth, potentially Hydrilla, an invasive aquatic plant species, is present in Lakes 15
and 16.
Mr. Schumacher will direct Mettauer Environmental to spray the aquatic plants during routine
service.
Asset Management Plan
• Mr. Schumacher will update the plan during the 2026 budget planning period.
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X. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by the
Chair at 11:01 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 ____.
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Forest Lakes M.S.T.U.
Fund 1626
March 4, 2025
FY-25 Vendor Item PO# Budget Commitments Expenditures Available
1 MILLAGE COLLECTED & INTEREST MSTU Revenues (1,268,800.00)$ -$ (1,135,638.20)$ (133,161.80)$
2 CARRY FORWARD Unexpended Prior Year Funds (2,504,100.00)$ -$ -$ (2,504,100.00)$
3 ALL REVENUES (3,772,900.00)$ -$ (1,135,638.20)$ (2,637,261.80)$
4 ENG. FEES & OTHERS (631400)25,000.00$ -$ -$ 25,000.00$
5 INDIRECT COST REIMBURSE Collier County Indirect Cost Direct Pay 3,900.00$ 1,950.00$ 1,950.00$ -$
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 43,717.00$ 22,283.00$
8 OTHER CONTRACTUAL (634999)100,000.00$ 43,717.00$ 22,283.00$ 34,000.00$
Pavement Maintenance Concrete Sidewalks, Curbs 4500233648 3,980.00$ 21,020.00$
Mettauer Environmental Lakes Maintenance Maintenance 4500233643 100.00$ 2,875.00$
Kasco Fountain Replacement 4500237453 10,130.10$
9 OTHER CONTRACTUAL (639990)140,600.00$ 14,210.10$ 23,895.00$ 102,494.90$
10 ELECTRICITY FPL Electricity 4700005161 13,500.00$ 8,616.39$ 4,883.61$ 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$ 300.00$ 300.00$ -$
13 SPRINKLER SYSTEM SiteOne Irrigation Parts & Pumps 4500235293 1,500.00$ 3,276.56$ 223.44$ (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$ 3,580.64$ 6,419.36$ (4,000.00)$
16 LICENSE & PERMITS 2,000.00$ -$ -$ 2,000.00$
17 Premier Staffing Transcription 4500234228 2,146.30$ 831.60$
18 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS (649990)3,000.00$ 2,146.30$ 831.60$ 22.10$
19 OFFICE SUPPLIES 100.00$ -$ -$ 100.00$
20 COPYING CHARGES J.M. Todd Copier CPC 4500234730 200.00$ 81.73$ 68.27$ 50.00$
21 FERT HERB CHEM 500.00$ -$ 500.00$
22 OTHER OPERATING 300.00$ -$ -$ 300.00$
23 OPERATING EXPENSES 311,200.00$ 88,082.90$ 71,700.85$ 151,416.25$
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$ -$ 24,051.19$ 2,448.81$
27 COUNTY OVERHEAD 2.9%108,500.00$ -$ 28,593.79$ 79,906.21$
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$ 88,082.90$ 100,294.64$ 3,584,522.46$
32 FY-25 BUDGET GRAND TOTAL = ALL REVENUES - ALL EXPENSES -$ 88,082.90$ (1,035,343.56)$ 947,260.66$
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Forest Lakes M.S.T.U.
Fund 1626
March 4, 2025
129,715,669 FY 13 Final Taxable Value -2.4%Total Available Balance 3,584,522.46$
129,977,881 FY 14 Final Taxable Value 0.2% Plus Commited And Not Spent 88,082.90$
140,171,072 FY 15 Final Taxable Value 7.8%
152,711,783 FY 16 Final Taxable Value 8.9%Estimated Cash 3,672,605.36$
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 03.26.2025 TC
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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