VB MSTU Minutes 11/07/2024Advisory Conlo"iffea
8300 Radio Road
Naples, FL 34104
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Forman called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M. Roll call was taken, and a quorum
of four was established. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
II. ATTENDANCE
Advisory Committee:
Bruce Forman — Chair
William Sjostrom —Vice Chair
Marls Weber
Gabriella R. Miyamoto
William Arell Harris (Excused)
Staff:
Judy Sizensky - Project Manager
Brian Wells — Director, PINE (ZOOM)
Rosio Garcia — Operations Analyst
Keyla Castro - Operations Support Specialist
Zornista Stankova Budget Analyst, PTNE
Others:
Aaron Gross — Ground Zero Landscaping
Wendy Warren - Transcriptionist
IIY. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Vice Chair Sjostrom moved to approve the Agenda of the Vanderbilt Beach MSTUAdvisory
Committee as presented. Second by Ms. Miyamoto. Carried unanimously 4 - 0.
IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES— October 3, 2024
Ms. Miyamoto move to approve the minutes of the October 3, 2024, Vanderbilt Beach MSTU
meeting as presented. Second by Vice Chair Sjostrom. Carried unanimously 4 — 0.
V. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT — Aaron Gross, Ground Zero Landscaping Services
Mr. Gross reported:
Vanderbilt Drive west of the sidewalk, from Vanderbilt Beach Road to Bluebill Avenue, is
landscaped.
Cocoa Plum shrubs bordering the parking lot on Bluebill Avenue were damaged from
Hurricane Milton. Ninety to one -hundred plants or shrubs are needed to fill the space.
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Ms. Miyannoto motioned to approve up to $12,000.00 for Ground Zero Landscaping to install
hedge screening on the north side of Bluebill Avenue abutting the parking lot. Second by Vice
Chair Sjostrom. Carried unanimously 4 — 0.
Committee discussion:
Ground Zero Landscaping will remove vegetation and mow the grass on the south side of
Conner Park in preparation for installation of the new fence at a cost of $1,316.00 if the
Parks and Recreation Department fails to prepare the area,
The Butterfly Garden on the southwest side of the bridge on Bl€€ebill Avenue should be
renovated.
Ms. Sizensky ivill attempt to contact area residents responsible for the original garden
creation to determine if they are interested in participating in the prgject.
VI. APPLICATIONS TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Ms. Sizensky reported applications were received fro€n Raymond L. Placid and William K. Sjostrom
for the seat available on the Vanderbilt Beach MSTU Advisory Committee,
Mr. Weber moved to reconnrnend the Board of County Commissioners reappoint Mr. Sjostrom
to the Vanderbilt Beach MSTUAdvisory Connnittee. Second by Ms. Miyannoto. Motion carried
4-0.
The recommendation will be placed on the Board of County Commissioner's Consent Agenda for
approval.
VII. VANDERBILT DRIVE REFURBISHMENT —Judy Sizensky
Ms. Sizensky reported:
A. Regatta Corner of Vanderbilt Drive and Vanderbilt Beach Road
• Infinite Construction has initiated construction.
• On completion of landscaping and brick paver installation the irrigation system will be
installed.
• Regatta of Naples wil l plant material for their area on completion of the MSTU's project.
• The anticipated finalization of the project is early December 2024.
B. Crosswalks (6 with 1 alternate) Along Vanderbilt Beach Drive
Ms. Sizensky reported:
• Preferred Materials was awarded a contract to install six paver crosswalks, three north of
The Regatta of Naples and three at the Anchorage at Vanderbilt, The Dunes of Naples
and Marina Bay.
A Notice -to -Proceed will be issued on delivery confirmation of the brick pavers.
The project start date is anticipated for November 11, 2024 with a completion date mid to
late December.
C, Vanderbilt Drive Landscape
Vanderbilt Beach Road to Bluebill Avenue Landscape West Side Vanderbilt Drive
Ms. Sizensky reported that Ground "Zero Landscaping has completed the landscape
refurbishn-ient.
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V111. PROJECT MANAGER REPORT —Judy Sizensky
Ms. Sizenslty reported:
A. Budget FY-25
Vanderbilt Beach. AIISTUF'und 1617 Budget for November 7, 2024, prepared October 31, 2024.
Purchase Orders
I . Collier County Utilities --- Water and Sewer.
2. FPL .-- Electricity.
3. Capital Contractors — Sidewalk and bench refurbishment.
4. DRMP, Inc. — Greenway multi -use pathway.
5. Ground Zero Landscaping
o Incidentals are for landscape refurbishment and miscellaneous.
o Ground Maintenance includes Conner Park and irrigation repairs.
o Non -Bid Iterns: Vanderbilt Drive Landscape Refurbishments.
6. Infinite Construction Renovation of the corner of The Regatta of Naples and Vanderbilt
Drive.
7. Preferred Materials Installation of crosswalks.
8, McGee & Associates — Architectural Landscape services.
9. Premier Staffing Transcription services.
10. Q Grady Minor & Associates -West Vanderbilt Drive sidewalks.
It. RWA Engineering —Des ign services for the Greenway multi -use path project.
12. Site One Landscape Supply — Irrigation parts & pumps.
Budget Summary
a. Line 1, Ad Valorem Tax Millage: Millage assessed and to be collected is $1,756,300,
b. Line 11, Carry Forward — Unexpended prior year funds of $5,052,000.
c. Line 15, Total Revenue - $7,780,367, including investment interest, transfers, and
contributions.
d. Line 37, Operating Expense - Of the $6,576,067 budgeted, $1,276,173 is committed to
existing Purchase Orders and $38,927 has been spent, leaving a budget remainder of
$5,260,964 available within budget for additional operating expenses as needed.
e. Line 39, Capital Outlay - Budgeted at $1,000,000 is for the current fiscal year long term
projects, consistent with the MSTU ordinance and upon a motion from the Advisory
Committee.
f. Line 40, 'Transfer to Fund I I I - Of the $102,300 budgeted $0 remains has been transferred
(PINE Staff and Support).
g. Line 44, Transfer Construction — Of the $51,200 Budgeted, $1,313 has been transferred and a
balance of $49,886 remains for transfer (Property Appraiser and Tax Collector).
h. Line 46, Capital Reserves - Of the $50,000 budgeted for anticipated Maintenance and Capital
projects in future fiscal years as identified in the Asset Management Plan, $0 has been spent
and a balance of $50,000 remains,
j. Line 47, Total Budget Of the $7,779,567, tabulated commitments to existing purchase
orders total $1,276,175, $40,241 has been expended leaving a remainder of $6,463,150 to be
carried forward to FY-25 for MSTU expenditures.
General
a. Available funds are sufficient to satisfy outstanding invoices for the landscaping at the
Regatta of Naples at Vanderbilt Beach Road and Vanderbilt Drive, the crosswalks, the
Vanderbilt Drive landscape renovation project, the Greenway Multi -Use Path and sidewalk
installation on the east side of Vanderbilt Drive.
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b. Funds not spent in FY-25 (Fiscal year 2025) will be carried forward into PY-26.
c. Tax millage collected and interest can only be utilized by the MSTU and within the district
boundary.
Millage Rate
The Committee will analyze the Millage Rate for F Y-26 with consideration for current and future
expenses in the first quarter of 2025. Options are:
• Revenue Neutral: Lower the current millage rate to maintain the FY-25 income level.
• Millage Neutral: Maintain the current millage rate of 0.5000 mills, increasing revenue equal
to the Ad Valorem property value increase assessed by the County appraiser.
B. Utilities Project Landscape Refurbishment
Ms. Sizensky reported sod will be installed at The Dunes of Naples and the Anchorage at
Vanderbilt.
C. Greenway Multi -Use Bike Path — Vanderbilt Drive --- Gulf Shore Drive
Ms. Sizensky reported:
• A 10-foot bike and pedestrian path north of The Dunes of Naples on Vanderbilt Drive
near the bridge cannot be navigated at high tide or during extreme rain events.
• RWA Engineering provided an "Engineer's Opinion of Probable Cost" for improvements
to the infrastructure of 2075 linear feet of the Vanderbilt Drive sidewalk in the amount of
$347,594.74 including engincering services and a 10% contingency. The plans are 60%
complete.
• She consulted with RWA and solicited an Opinion of Cost to expand the project to
incorporate the entire stretch of the pathway from The Dunes of Naples to the Anchorage
Vanderbilt and Marina Bay.
• RWA's estimated cost for design services and construction for the revised project is
$750,000.00.
• The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will be consulted on the
project.
• Plans are subject to Road Maintenance approval prior to construction.
• The Road Maintenance Division may consider undertaking construction with costs borne
by the MSTU.
• The Road Maintenance Division will be responsible for maintaining the walkway
following completion of construction.
Ms. Miyamoto motioned to approve RWA Engineering complete design road construction
plans for the Vanderbilt Drive sidewalk from The Dunes of Naples to the Anchorage
Vanderbilt based on the Engineer's Opinion of Probable Cost for infrastructure improvements
in the amount of $750,000.00. Second by Mr. Weber. Carried anranrimously 4 — 0.
D. Gulf Shore Drive Sidewalks
Ms. Sizensky reported RWA Engineering received the work order to design plans to install a new
concrete sidewalk and improve drainage on the northeast corner of Gulf Shore Drive and
Vanderbilt Beach Road from Buzz's Lighthouse Restaurant to LaPla.ya's set -vice building.
During Committee discussion she provided details on the work garnered from a November 6,
2024, meeting with the consultant to review the project.
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Mr. Weber motioned to approve fitwls not to exceed $100,000.00 for• RTVA Engineering Design
Plan Services for sidewalk constrrtetion from the northeast corner of Gtrlf'Shore Drive, in
front of Bttzz's Lighthouse restwirant, to LaPlaya's Service huilding on Gulf'Shore Drive.
Second by Vice Chair Sjostronr. Carried unanimously 4 — 0.
E. Bench and Sidewalk Project
Ms. Sizensky reported:
• Capital Contractors constructed an ADA compliant brick paver pad and installed a bench
at Le Douphin,
• The south portion of the new concrete sidewalk between Le Dauphin and La Playa did
not pass inspection due to paving aggregates surfacing during a rain event post
construction.
• The Permitting Department also determined a handrail is required in front of the drain.
• Engineering plans will be provided, and the railing will be installed by Capital
Contractors to remedy the issue.
F. Decorative Wall Extension Conner Park
• The Parks and Recreation Department approved the extension of the decorative post and
rail wall on the south side of the park.
• The fence will be extended approximately sixty-two feet with columns spaced 15 feet
apart.
• Design and build plans incorporating a gate to enable maintenance access for the Parks
and Recreation Department were developed.
• The construction contract has been awarded to Capital Contractors, the vendor for the
original fence installation, in the amount of $69,500.00.
• Landscape planting will be installed on project completion.
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Traffic Signal Box
Ms. Sizensky-reported:
• The Committee motioned to approve $100,000.00 to relocate the County's Traffic Signal
Box on the northwest corner of Vanderbilt Drive to the Right of Way (ROW) on the south
side ol'Vanderbilt Beach Road.
The Traffic Operations Division would perform the work utilizing their contractor and
invoice the MSTU for the expense.
Relocation of the box would improve the appearance of the landscaped areas at The Regatta
Vanderbilt Beach.
Ms. Sizensky will consult with Traffic Ops to seek guidance on implementing the project in
2025.
X. NEW BUSINESS
Ms. Sizensky reported:
A. Wiggins Pass Entrance Beautification
• Due to damage from Hurricane Milton, the Delior-Wiggins Pass State Park entrance
project is on hold.
• Traffic Operations will be consulted on reconfiguration of the turn-al-ound section.
• Other projects will be addressed for implementation in late Spring 2025.
• An opinion will be sought from the County Attorney on MSTU participation in the cost
sharing project with a Florida state park.
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• A Memorandum of Understanding for the Program (MOA) will be written.
B. Bluebill Avenue Bridge Cleaning
SCS will provide a quote to pressure wash and sea] the Bluebill Avenue Bridge.
C. Beautification 11118 Gulf Shore Drive Area
She will research boundaries and determine if the County Attorney's Office involvement in the
project is required.
D. December Meeting Date
Ms. Miyamoto motioned to move the December 5, 2024 Vanderbilt Beach MSTU meeting to
January 7, 2025. Second by Mr. Weber. Carried unanimously 4— 0.
XI. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
Future improvements to the Vanderbilt Beach MSTU for Committee consideration include;
Vanderbilt Drive North
Ms. Sizensky will consult with RWA Engineering on opportunities to improve drainage and beautify
Vanderbilt Drive in the area of the Anchorage, The Dunes of Naples and Marina Bay.
The Halas and Blue Bill Bridges
Opportunities to enhance landscaping in the vicinity and entrances to the bridges will be researched.
Gulf Shore Drive Sidewalks
Contributions to sidewalk improvements will be considered.
XIL ADJOURN
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by the
Chair at 3:15 P.M.
VANDERBILT BEACH M.S.T.U. ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Bruce Forman, Chair
The minutes approved by the Board/Committee on 202s "as submitted' A or "cis
amended" Fl.
NEXT MEETING JANUARY 7, 2025 - 2:00 P.M.
Cocohatchee River Marina
13535 Vanderbilt Drive
Naples, Florida
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