Agenda 03/25/2025 Item #16K 2 (Resolution - Reappoint Michael Facundo to the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board3/25/2025
Item # 16.K.2
ID# 2025-801
Executive Summary
Recommendation to reappoint Michael Facundo to the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board.
OBJECTIVE: To reappoint Michael Facundo to the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board to a three-year
term expiring on April 4, 2028.
CONSIDERATIONS: On March 14, 2000 the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolutions 2000-82 and
2000-83 establishing the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and identifying two areas within
unincorporated Collier County (Bayshore/Gateway Triangle and Immokalee) as areas in need of redevelopment. In
addition, Resolution 2000-83 authorized the creation of Local Advisory Boards by separate resolution to assist in the
implementation of the redevelopment plan. The CRA adopted Resolution 2001-98, which provided that the Immokalee
Enterprise Zone Development Agency would also be the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board. When the
Florida Enterprise Zone Act was repealed in 2015, the CRA adopted Resolutions 15-217 and 15-218 establishing the
Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board as a stand-alone advisory committee. The purpose of this committee
is to be the primary vehicle for community and professional input to the CRA for matters relating to the Immokalee
Redevelopment Area. Terms are 3 years. A list of the current membership is included in the backup.
The committee bylaws as revised in CRA Resolution No. 2016-198 provide that the membership of this nine-member
committee be distributed as follows:
1. Two (2) Immokalee residents;
2. Two (2) individuals representing Immokalee businesses;
3. One (1) Immokalee Lighting and Beautification Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) Representative;
4. One (1) individual representing a non-profit operating in the Immokalee Redevelopment Area;
5. Three (3) at-large representatives who reside or engage in business, or both, in the Immokalee Redevelopment
Area.
There are three seats on this board expiring in April. The vacancies were advertised and the following application was
received:
APPLICANT
CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY COMM.
Michael Facundo* Resident 5 Yes Immokalee Local
Redevelopment Board (2009-
Present)
* reapplying
ATTENDANCE: For the past two years Mr. Facundo has had two excused absences. An attendance log has been
included in the backup.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: At its meeting on February 19, 2025, the advisory board voted unanimously
to recommend that Mr. Facundo be reappointed to his seat on the advisory board, to a three-year term expiring on April
4, 2028. A recommendation memo is included in the backup.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for Board
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3/25/2025
Item # 16.K.2
ID# 2025-801
approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Board of County Commissioners, sitting as the Collier County Community
Redevelopment Agency, adopts the Committee Recommendation and authorizes the Chair to execute the attached
resolution confirming the reappointment.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
1. ImmCRAAB Backup 3.25.25
2. ImmCraab Membership List 3.25.25
3. ImmCRAAB Resolution 3.25.25
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
FROM: Madison Bird, Office of the County Attorney
DATE: February 5, 2025
APPLICANT:
Michael Facundo
3 18 Washington Ave
Immokalee, FL 34142
APPL YING FOR: Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board
We currently have three seats expiring in April on the above referenced advisory board. The pending
vacancies were advertised and persons interested in serving on this committee were asked to submit an
application for consideration.
TO ELECTIONS OFFICE: Attn: Melanie Wain cc: Glenda Thomas
Please confirm if the above applicant is a registered voter in Collier County, and in what commissioner
district the applicant resides.
Registered Voter: Yes Commission District: 5
TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: John Dunnuck cc: Christie Betancourt
The application is attached for your review. Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for
appointment to the advisory committee. In accordance with Resolution No. 2006-83, your
recommendation must be provided within 41 days of the above date. Your recommendation memo
should include:
__ The names of all applicants considered for the vacancy or vacancies.
__ The committee's recommendation for appointment or non-appointment.
__ The category or area of qualification the applicant is to be appointed in.
__ If the applicant is a reappointment, please include attendance records for the past two years.
TO ADVISORY BOARD COORDINATOR: Attn: Madison Bird
__ This applicant is not recommended for appointment. -OR-
-x- This applicant is recommended for appointment. A recommendation memo is attached,
please prepare an agenda item for the next available BCC agenda.
If you have any questions, please call me at 252-8123. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board
12/13/16 04/04/18
05/14/24 04/04/27
1.5 Years
604 S. 5th St.
(e) At-large Resident
5
3 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Yvar Pierre
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 658-3300
E-Mail:ypierre@careersourcesouthwestflorida.com
11/14/23 04/04/25 1.5 Years
225 N. 2nd St.
(e) At-large Resident
5District:
Category:
Ms. Lupita C. Vasquez Reyes
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 839-7392
E-Mail:lacocinitachaya@gmail.com
02/10/09 04/04/11
04/12/22 04/04/25
3 Years
318 Washington Avenue
(a) Resident
5
3 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Michael Facundo
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 657-3021
(239) 503-4333
E-Mail:mike@hfarchitects.net
01/14/20 04/04/23
03/14/23 04/04/26
3+ Years
5105 Salerno St.
(d) Non-Profit Representative
5
3 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Mark A. Lemke
Ave Maria, FL 34142
(239) 776-2032
(239) 252-7330
E-Mail:mark.lemke@flhealth.gov
02/10/09 04/09/13
03/14/23 04/04/26
4 Years
6001 Lake Trafford Road
(b) Business
5
3 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Edward "Ski" Olesky
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 657-2401
E-Mail:Skiolesky@hotmail.com
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board
04/28/15 04/04/19
04/12/22 04/04/25
4 years
1372 Lincoln Court
(c) MSTU Representative
5
3 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Andrea Halman
Immokalee, FL 34142
(443) 807-8997
E-Mail:andean09@me.com
06/11/13 04/04/14
04/09/24 04/04/27
10 months
706 W. Jefferson Avenue
(a) Resident
5
3 years
District:
Category:
Mr. Estil Null
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 657-2679
(239) 657-2131
E-Mail:eejn@aol.com
12/10/24 04/04/28 4 Years
2140 Sandpiper Street
(b) Business
4District:
Category:
Mr. Paul Thein
Naples, FL 34102
(239) 301-9223
(239) 571-9015
E-Mail:pthein@my-chp.org
05/09/17 04/04/18
04/09/24 04/04/27
1 Year
803 Tippins Terrace
(e) At-large Resident
5
3 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Patricia Anne Goodnight
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 657-3356
(239) 250-3914
E-Mail:pagoodnight@aol.com
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board
On March 14, 2000 the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolutions 2000-82 and 2000-
83 establishing the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency and identifying two areas
within unincorporated Collier County (Bayshore/Gateway Triangle and Immokalee) as areas in
need of redevelopment. In addition, Resolution 2000-83 authorized the creation of Local
Advisory Boards by separate resolution to assist in the implementation of the redevelopment
plan. The CRA adopted Resolution 2001-98, which provided that the Immokalee Enterprise
Zone Development Agency would also be the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board.
When the Florida Enterprise Zone Act was repealed in 2015, the CRA adopted Resolutions 15-
217 and 15-218 establishing the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board as a stand-
alone advisory committee. Resolution 16-198 revised the bylaws to clarify the membership and
terms of office. The purpose of this 9 member committee is to be the primary vehicle for
community and professional input to the CRA for matters relating to the Immokalee
Redevelopment Area. Terms are 3 years.
The committee bylaws as revised in CRA Resolution No. 2016-198 provide that the membership
of this nine-member committee be distributed as follows:
a) Two (2) Immokalee residents;
b) Two (2) individuals representing Immokalee businesses;
c) One (1) Immokalee Lighting and Beautification Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU)
Representative;
d) One (1) individual representing a non-profit operating in the Immokalee Redevelopment Area;
e) Three (3) at-large representative who reside or engage in business, or both, in the Immokalee
Redevelopment Area.
cc: Christie Betancourt, Operations Manager 867-0028
John Dunnuck, CRA Director: 252-8846Staff:
FL STAT:
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CRA RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, REAPPOINTING MICHAEL
FACUNDO TO THE IMMOKALEE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY BOARD.
WHEREAS, Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Resolution Nos.
15-217 and 15-218 re-established the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board as a
stand-alone advisory committee, to be the primary vehicle for community and professional input
to the CRA for matters relating to the Immokalee Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 16-198 revised the bylaws to provide that the Advisory Board
shall consist of nine (9) members representing residents, business, non-profit organizations, the
Immokalee Beautification MSTU, and at-large members; and
WHEREAS, there is one vacancy on this Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, the Advisory Board previously provided public notice soliciting applications
from interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board has provided the
CRA with its recommendation for appointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COLLIER COUNTY
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, that MICHAEL FACUNDO, in the category
of Resident, is hereby reappointed to his seat on the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory
Board, to a three-year term expiring on April 4, 2028.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED upon majority vote this 25th day of March, 2025.
ATTEST: COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, Clerk REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
By:_____________________________ By:________________________________
, Deputy Clerk William L. McDaniel, Jr., Co-Chair
Approved as to form and legality:
_______________________________
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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