Agenda 04/22/2025 Item #16B 3 (Accept a report on the status of Golden Gate Estates Land Trust and authorize the County Manager or designee to begin the disposition process for the remaining parcels)4/22/2025
Item # 16.B.3
ID# 2025-806
Executive Summary
Recommendation to accept a report on the status of Golden Gate Estates Land Trust and authorize the County Manager
or designee to begin the disposition process for the remaining parcels.
OBJECTIVE: To inform the Board of County Commissioners (the “Board”) of the status of Golden Gate Estates Land
Trust, commonly known as “GAC Land Trust” and dispose of the remaining parcels in the holdings.
CONSIDERATIONS: On November 15, 1983, Avatar Properties, Inc., (“Avatar”), and the Board entered into an
Agreement (“Agreement”) whereby Avatar would convey, in five phases, at no cost to Collier County, 1,061.5 acres (+/-
) of vacant land (“Property”) within the geographical boundary of Golden Gate Estates. The Agreement was amended in
1989 and then in 1990. Avatar completed conveyance of all parcels to Collier County as required by the Agreement.
These conveyances came with the stipulation that the Property, and the money derived from the sale thereof, would be
used by Collier County for purposes that directly benefit the residents of Golden Gate Estates.
Specifically, the Agreement provides the following:
“The lands deeded to the County pursuant to this Agreement shall be used only to provide governmental facilities for
existing and future residents of Collier County, with all capital improvements to be physically located within the
geographical boundary of the area known as ‘Golden Gate Estates’ and any proceeds from the sale of dedicated lands as
provided herein shall be utilized for capital projects, as provided herein, to be located within the area known as ‘Golden
Gate Estates’. The government facilities which can be constructed upon said property or with the proceeds of the sale of
the property include fire protection facilities, police facilities, public schools, libraries and recreational facilities and
equipment necessary for the operation thereof. Neither the property donated nor the proceeds from the sale of any
dedicated property shall be used for the purposes of acquisition, construction or maintenance of roads and bridges, or
similar projects.”
The Board established the Golden Gate Estates Land Trust (“Trust”) to effectuate this mission and later formed the
Golden Gate Estates Land Trust Advisory Committee (“Committee”) by Ordinance No 75-4, as amended and codified
as Article VII, Sections 122-202 through 203 of the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinance. Ordinances are back-
up to the item. The Committee consists of 5 members; all seats are currently filled.
The Agreement required that Avatar be granted reverter right and right of first refusal to acquire any property the
County desires to sell or trade. It also stipulated that an appraisal be completed by an MAI- or SRA-credentialed
appraiser, and that such an appraisal occur within 120 days of the closing date. On April 12, 2022, under agenda item
16.C.1, the Board accepted a Reverter, Discharge, and Release in which Avatar Properties, Inc. waived these
requirements of the Agreement.
Since the inception of the Trust, the parcels have been sold to benefit the residents of Golden Gate Estates with proceeds
deposited in the GAC Trust Land Sales (1057). The Board approved the most recent GAC Land sale on April 12, 2022,
agenda item 16.C.1. for the conveyance of three parcels.
There are 17 parcels held by Collier County, including those properties being reserved for future governmental use. The
Collier County Property Appraiser’s database currently shows the 2025 market land value for the 17 properties as
$4,273,293.
In September 2024, following communication with the governmental agencies that had previously expressed interest in
the available property, Collier County personnel updated the Trust Active Sales and Reserved lists, attached hereto. As
outlined in the attached, of the 58.11 acres remaining for sale, 7.62 acres have been reserved by governmental agencies
for future conveyance, including the Collier County School District (6.13 acres) and the North Collier Fire Control &
Rescue District (1.49 acres).
The updates were provided to the Committee during it's regular meeting on October 24, 2024, with the intention of
disposing of the remaining 17 parcels from the GAC Land Trust.
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Item # 16.B.3
ID# 2025-806
In order to proceed with the disposition of the remaining properties to the public, the following steps will be undertaken:
1. Procure Property Appraisals: Obtain the necessary appraisals for each property to establish market value.
2. Public Notice: Issue public notifications regarding the availability of the properties for sale and invitation for
bids.
3. Public Meeting: Hold a meeting to open the bids and select the qualified and responsive bidders for
recommendation to the Board.
4. Board Selection and Award: The Board will review the proposals and select the appropriate buyers, awarding
contracts accordingly.
5. Contract Submission to the Board: Submit the awarded contracts to the Board for review and approval.
6. Closing: Real Property Management takes all actions necessary to close the transactions.
ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION: At the regular Committee meeting on October 14, 2024, the
Committee did not object to the disposition of the remaining 17 parcels. With a unanimous vote of 5-0, the Committee
recommended selling parcel # 40120440005 to the North Collier Fire Control & Rescue District.
This item is consistent with the objectives of the Collier County Strategic Plan to preserve and enhance the character of
our community, encourage diverse economic opportunities by fostering a business-friendly environment, and promote
data-driven decision-making through performance management, continuous improvement, and measurable results.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact at this time. All proceeds from potential property sales will be deposited
in the GAC Trust Land Sales (1057). As of February 2025, the Land Trust Fund 1057 has approximately $2,565,839.02
in cash reserves available to assist in providing services and/or equipment that are beneficial to the residents of Golden
Gate Estates.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This item has no impact on the Collier County Growth Management Plan.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote for Board
approval.-SAA
RECOMMENDATIONS: To accept a report on the status of Golden Gate Estates Land Trust and authorize the County
Manager or designee to begin the disposition process for the remaining parcels.
PREPARED BY: Jennifer A. Belpedio, Manager, Operations & Performance Management Division
ATTACHMENTS:
1. GAC Reserved and Available List
2. Treasurer's Report February 2025
3. Expenditures Pie and Bar Chart up to February 2025
4. GAC Avatar Agreement
5. GAC Avatar Agreement Amendment - 5-22-89
6. GAC Avatar Agreement Amendment - 4-24-90
7. GAC Avatar Reverter
8. Ordinance No 75-4 ARTICLE_VII.___GOLDEN_GATE_MUNICIPAL_SERVICES_DISTRICT
9. Golden Gate Estates Land Trust Committee meeting 10.14.2024 Minutes
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GAC Land Sales List of Properties
February 18, 2025
No.UNIT TRACT LEGAL ACRES OR BK/PG RESERVED FOR FOLIO NUMBER
RESERVED
1 78 158 All of Tract 158 6.13 1361/2019 School Board / Collier
County Public Schools 40752400002
2 67A 110 All of Tract 110 1.49 1361/2029 North Naples Fire Control
and Rescue District 40120440005
Reserved total:7.62
ACTIVE SALES LIST
3 20 2 All of Tract 2 9.09 1257/794 37590080008
4 24 97 All of Tract 97 5.00 1257/794 37807880001
5 96 121 All of Tract 121 4.52 1257/794 41887560007
6 195 85 All of Tract 85 4.77 1257/794 45967400009
7 14 127 All of Tract 127 5.78 1257/794 37289560004
8 49 126 All of Tract 126 5.61 1257/794 39271840002
9 78 116 E75/W180 1.17 1361/2019 40749320001
10 50 66 S 105, S 180 1.59 1257/794 39326920000
11 51 3 N 75, N 150 1.17 1257/794 39380200009
12 51 35 S 75 / S 150 1.14 1257/794 39384040003
13 73 59 E 75 / W 180 1.14 1361/2019 40474920006
14 73 103 S 75 / S 150 1.17 1361/2019 40478280001
15 47 52 W 105 / W 180 1.59 1397/2231 39145640008
16 93 48 E75/W180 1.14 1361/2019 41713880000
17 62 126 All of Tract 126 5.61 1448/2382 39786160002
Available total:50.49
TOTAL 58.11
Reserved for Government Use
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Collier Appraiser /
Market Value
2025
$306,500
$53,640
$568,125
$276,350
$1,654,320
$365,700
$262,600
$209,620
$54,100
$58,035
$42,705
$41,610
$46,170
$47,385
$41,340
$44,745
$200,348
$4,273,293
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GAC Fund 1057 - Treasurer's Report
FY-2024/2025 Cash Activity
Updated: February 24, 2025
CASH
Beginning Cash Balance as of September 24, 2024 $2,390,281.67
Cash Transactions -
Interest postings $58,643.35
Adjusted posting from intergovernmental transaction $116,914.00
EXPENDITURES:-
TOTAL $2,565,839.02
COMMITTED FUNDS:
EMS $352,000.00
GNFRD, scheduled for 4/8/2025 BCC meeting $399,772.00
TOTAL CASH AVAILABLE after commitments:$1,814,067.02
ASSETS
GAC Inventory (Reserved for Government Use) ESTIMATE $360,140.00
GAC Inventory (Available) ESTIMATE $3,913,153.00
ASSETS $4,273,293.00
CASH and ASSETS after Commitment (Estimated) TOTAL $6,087,360.02
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Feb-25
GAC Expenditures
based on available information
All Kids Play Foundation $155,000
Big Corkscrew Island Fire $698,707
Collier County $80,000
EMS $255,000
Golden Gate Estates Area Civic Assocation $12,000
Greater Naples Fire Rescue District $1,167,297
Library $130,300
Ochopee $50,000
Parks and Recreation $543,939
School District $102,918
Sheriff's Office $166,500
Total:$3,361,661
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4.6%
20.8%
2.4%
7.6%
0.4%
34.7%
3.9%
1.5%
16.2%
3.1%
5.0%
GAC Land Trust Funding Expenditures
based on available information
Updated:February 2025
All Kids Play Foundation
Big Corkscrew Island Fire
Collier County
EMS
Golden Gate Estates Area Civic
Assocation
Greater Naples Fire Rescue
District
Library
Ochopee
Parks and Recreation
School District
Sheriff's Office
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$155,000
$698,707
$80,000
$255,000
$12,000
$1,167,297
$130,300
$50,000
$543,939
$102,918
$166,500
GAC Land Trust Funding Expenditures
based on available information
Updated:February 2025
All Kids Play Foundation
Big Corkscrew Island Fire
Collier County
EMS
Golden Gate Estates Area Civic Assocation
Greater Naples Fire Rescue District
Library
Ochopee
Parks and Recreation
School District
Sheriff's Office
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PART I - CODE
Chapter 122 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS
ARTICLE VII. GOLDEN GATE MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT
Collier County, Florida, Code of Ordinances Created: 2025-01-28 11:59:50 [EST]
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ARTICLE VII. GOLDEN GATE MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT
Sec. 122-201. Creation; boundaries.
The Golden Gate Municipal Services District is hereby created with the boundaries described as follows:
All of that area of land located in Collier County, Florida, described as:
Golden Gate Estates:
Unit Plat Book Page
1 4 73, 74
26 7 15, 16
27 7 17, 18
28 7 19, 20
32 7 21, 22
34 7 23
and
Unit Part Plat Book Page
1 1 9 100, 101
1 2 11 11, 12
1 — 5 60—64
2 1 9 116—120
2 2 7 66, 67
2 3 7 69, 70
2 — 5 65—77
3 1 11 9, 10
3 — 5 97—105
4 1 9 121—124
4 — 5 107—116
5 — 5 117—123
6 1 9 1—7
6 — 5 124—134
7 — 5 135—146
8 1 5 147—151
8 2 9 107A—112
and
Gator Gate Unit 2, as recorded in Plat Book 7, page 54:
(Note: All above plat books and pages recorded in the Public Records in Collier County, Florida)
Sections 33, 34 and west one-half of Section 35, Township 49 South, Range 26 East; Section 4 and that part of
Section 3, lying north and west of State Road 84 in Township 50 South, Range 26 East.
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(Ord. No. 75-4, § 1(1))
State law reference(s)—Authority to create municipal service taxing or benefit unit, F.S. § 125.01(1)(q).
Sec. 122-202. Governing board; powers and duties; advisory committee; millage.
(a) The governing board of the district shall be the Board of County Commissioners with the power and duty to
conduct the affairs of the district with the powers prescribed by F.S. § 125.01(l)(q) including, but not limited
to, the power to equip, operate and maintain facilities and equipment within the district; to buy, lease, sell,
exchange, or otherwise acquire, hold and dispose of equipment and other personal or real property and to
employ and discharge employees; to promulgate rules and regulations to administer the district and to
protect persons and property within the district.
(b) In accordance with the procedures specified in subsections (1)—(9) of this subsection, the board shall
appoint a committee of three to five electors residing with the district to serve staggered terms of two years
each to hold meetings at such times and places as it shall determine for the purposes of advising the board
regarding the affairs of the district.
(1) Creation of land trust committee. Subsections (1) through (9) of this subsection are enacted pursuant
to chapter 2, article VIII, division 2 to establish and create the Golden Gate Estates Land Trust
Committee, hereinafter referred to as the "committee".
(2) Appointment and composition.
a. The committee shall consist of five members, which representation shall consist of no more than
one officer or director from any one organization/association.
b. Members of the committee shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Board of
County Commissioners. Said members shall be permanent residents and electors of the Golden
Gate Estates area. There shall be no more than three members on the committee concurrently
who live within the same area of any one of those five areas of Golden Gate Estates established
and shown on exhibit "A" attached to the ordinance from which this article is derived. If more
than one applicant is eligible for a vacancy, selection preference shall be provided to the
applicant residing in the area of Golden Gate Estates as shown on said exhibit "A", which is least
represented by the existing committee membership.
c. Appointment of members to the committee shall be by resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners, which resolution shall set forth the date of appointment and the term of office.
(3) Terms of office. The initial terms of office of the committee shall be as follows:
a. One member shall be appointed for a term of two years.
b. Two members shall be appointed for a term of three years.
c. Two members shall be appointed for a term of four years.
d. Thereafter, each appointment or reappointment shall be for a term of four years.
e. Appointments to fill any vacancies on the committee shall be for the remainder of the unexpired
term of office.
(4) Removal from office; failure to attend meetings.
a. Any member of the committee may be removed from office by a majority vote of the Board of
County Commissioners.
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b. If any member of the committee fails to attend three consecutive committee meetings without a
satisfactory excuse, or if a member is absent from more than one-half of the committee's
meetings in a given calendar year, the committee shall declare the member's seat to be vacant
and the vacancy shall be filled by the Board of County Commissioners.
(5) Officers; quorum; rules of procedure.
a. At its earliest opportunity, the membership of the committee shall elect a chairman and vice-
chairman from among the members. Officers' terms shall be for one year, with eligibility for
reelection.
b. The presence of three or more members shall constitute a quorum of the committee necessary
to take action and transact business.
c. The committee shall, by majority vote of the entire membership, adopt rules of procedure for the
transaction of business and shall keep a written record of meetings, resolutions, findings and
determinations. Copies of all committee minutes, resolutions, reports and exhibits shall be
submitted to the Board of County Commissioners.
(6) Compensation. Members of the committee shall serve without compensation, but may be entitled to
receive reimbursement for expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of their duties upon prior
approval of the Board of County Commissioners.
(7) Functions, powers and duties of the committee. The functions, powers and duties of the committee
shall be as follows:
a. To aid and assist the Board of County Commissioners in carrying out the requirements, conditions
and various provisions of the GAC/Avatar Agreement dated November 15, 1983 (hereinafter
referred to as the "1983 agreement"), said agreement relating to the use of 1061.5 acres
conveyed to the county by Avatar and the use of funds obtained from the sale thereof.
b. To prepare and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners an itemized budget of the
amount of money required to carry out the business of the committee for the next fiscal year. In
carrying out this responsibility, the committee shall, no later than April 1 of each year, meet with
the county real property management director or his designee and outline to the director those
projects which the committee wishes to see accomplished during the next fiscal year. Based upon
this information the director or his designee shall prepare a proposed budget for Fund 605, GAC
Trust Fund-Land Sales, hereinafter referred to as "trust fund", in accordance with standard
county guidelines regarding the preparation of budgets. This proposed budget shall then be
reviewed by the committee and upon approval by the committee be transmitted through the
real property management director to the Board of County Commissioners for adoption in
accordance with the procedures for the adoption of budgets set forth under general law and
Board of County Commissioners' policy. Should the committee fail to approve a budget by May 1
of each year, the county administrator shall be authorized to submit a proposed budget to the
Board of County Commissioners.
c. To advise the Board of County Commissioners as to specific governmental facilities
recommended to be provided on the lands deeded in accordance with the 1983 agreement.
d. To propose marketing programs for the sale of lands owned by the county pursuant to the
conditions and requirements of the 1983 agreement.
e. To set priorities for expenditures of the trust fund and monitor the expenditures of the trust fund
in accordance with the 1983 agreement.
(8) Duties of the county real property management director or designee. The duties of the county real
property management director shall be:
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a. To administer the activities of the committee in accordance with established policies of the Board
of County Commissioners, the 1983 agreement and guidelines adopted by the committee.
b. To provide periodic written reports to the committee, the public works administrator, the county
administrator and the Board of County Commissioners on the activities of the trust fund and its
financial status accordance with established guidelines of the Board of County Commissioners or
the committee.
c. To prepare the annual budget in accordance with subsection b. of this subsection.
d. To attend all committee meetings.
(9) Review process. This committee shall be reviewed once every four years commencing with 1991, in
accordance with the procedures contained in chapter 2, article VIII, division 2 of this Code.
(c) The advisory committee shall annually prepare a district budget and estimate the funds, their purpose and
the ad valorem taxes necessary to carry the provisions of this article for the following fiscal year as
prescribed by F.S. ch. 129.
(d) Upon adoption of the district budget by the board it shall cause the budget to be recorded in the board
minutes and shall cause to be levied on all property within the district a millage sufficient to fund the budget
not exceeding 0.9 mill in any one year to be assessed and collected as though county taxes.
(e) The treasurer of the board shall:
(1) Issue all warrants for services, equipment materials and other expenses incurred by the district and
approved for payment by the governing board.
(2) On or before the end of each fiscal year prepare an annual report to the receipts and expenditures of
the district to the governing board as required by F.S. § 218.20.
(Ord. No. 75-4, § 1(2); Ord. No. 87-48, §§ 1—9; Ord. No. 87-98, § 1; Ord. No. 94-40, §§ 1, 2, 8-16-94)
Cross reference(s)—Boards, commissions, committees and authorities, § 2-816 et seq.
State law reference(s)—Board of county commissioners to be governing body of unit, F.S. § 125.01(2).
Sec. 122-203. Governing board; powers and duties.
(a) The governing board of the district shall be the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida
with the power and duty to conduct the affairs of the district with the powers prescribed by F.S. §
125.01(1)(q) including, but not limited to, the power to equip, operate and maintain facilities and equipment
within the district; to buy, lease, sell, exchange, or otherwise acquire, hold and dispose of equipment and
other personal or real property and to employ and discharge employees; to promulgate rules and regulations
to administer the district and to protect persons and property within the district.
(b) The board shall appoint a committee to be known as the Golden Gate Community Center Advisory Board,
which shall consist of three to five electors residing within the district to serve staggered terms of three years
each to hold meetings at such times and places as it shall determine for the purposes of advising the board
regarding the affairs of the district. This board shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of County
Commissioners and shall abide by Collier County Ordinance No. 2001-55, as amended, Collier County's
General Advisory Board Ordinance.
(c) The advisory board shall annually prepare a district budget and estimate the funds, their purpose and the ad
valorem taxes necessary to carry out the provisions of this section for the following fiscal year as prescribed
by F.S. ch. 129.
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(d) Upon adoption of the district budget by the board, it shall cause the budget to be recorded in the board
minutes and shall cause to be levied on all property within the district millage sufficient to fund the budget
not exceeding nine-tenths of one mill in any one year to be assessed and collected as though county taxes.
(e) The treasurer of the board shall:
(1) Issue all warrants for the services, equipment materials and other expenses incurred by the district and
approved for payment by the governing board.
(2) On or before the end of each fiscal year, prepare an annual report of the receipts and expenditures of
the district to the governing board as required by F.S. § 218.20 et seq.
(Ord. No. 08-27, § 1)
Secs. 122-204—122-225. Reserved.
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MINUTES
Golden Gate Estates Land Trust Committee
Monday, October 14, 2024 - 5:30 p.m.
Greater Naples Fire Rescue District – Command Area
14575 Collier Blvd Naples, FL 34119
Committee Members
Chairman: Jeff Curl
Vice -Chairman: Vacant
Member: Sarah Huffman
Member: Aaron Zwiefel
Member: Valerie Nowottnick
Member: Shirley Noya
County Staff
Jennifer A. Belpedio, Manager
Roosevelt Leonard, Appraiser
Iveta Willer, Operation Support Specialist II
Greater Naples Fire Rescue District
Chief Chris Wolfe
Assistance Chief Forrest Campbell
North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District
Assistant Chief Kristofer Thomas
Emergency Medical Services
Interim Chief Bruce Gastineau
Deputy Chief of Operations Tony Camps
Members of the Public
Michael Ramsey
Jill Rosenfeld
1. Call to order: Jeff called the meeting to order at 5:35p.m.
2. Approval of current agenda: Jeff asked if there were any questions or revision to the
agenda as presented, there were none. Jeff asked for a motion to approve the agenda as
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submitted. Sarah made a motion to approve the agenda as presented, Valerie seconded the
motion. Jeff called the vote, and all were in favor to approve.
3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes from March 18, 2024. Jeff asked if there were any
questions or revisions to the Minutes as presented, there were none. Jeff asked for the
motion to approve. Sarah made a motion to approve the Minutes from March 18, 2024,
as presented, Valerie seconded the motion. Jeff called the vote, and all were in favor to
approve.
4. Old Business
a. Jeff announced the reimbursement for Brush Truck to the Greater Naples Rescue
District.
b. Jennifer requested extension of deadline to purchase an ambulance, stretcher, and
cardiac monitor for EMS Station 74. The deadline for this purchase under this
contract was for a period not to exceed 2 years. Bruce requested to be extended at
least for 2 years. They only received one quote and they need 3 quotes or show effort
to get these additional quotes. Jennifer explained that two years extension is good to
proceed and bring EMS back to provide status of the quotes and provide additional
funding if needed. Jeff understands that cost of the ambulance changes with different
specs and cosmetic changes adding the price of it. Valerie was asking about the
turnaround time. Bruce answered it is 18 -24 months and that after securing the
contract usually takes 12-24 months to build the ambulance. Jeff asked for a motion
to approve the 3 years extension to purchase ambulance and Valerie made a motion to
approve the 3 years extension and Sarah seconded the motion. Jeff called for the
vote, and all were in favor.
5. New Business
a. Jeff welcomed Valerie Nowottnick and Shirley Noya as new committee members and
joining the GAC.
b. Jeff announced that there was a Vice-Chairman position vacant and with quorum,
they could vote on the Vice-Chairman position. There were multiple nomination
Sarah and Valerie. After tallying the ayes and nays Jeff announced Sarah who has
received most of the votes the Vice-Chairman. Jeff asks Sarah if she consent to the
nomination. Sarah accepted. Jeff asked for a motion to approve. Valerie made a
motion and Shirley seconded he motion to accept the result of the vote.
c. Jeff moved on to the application for funding for replacement Water tender truck for
Greater Naples Fire Rescue. Chief Wolfe was requesting replacement of Water
Tender 71. The truck is old and regular maintenance is becoming very expensive.
Chief Wolfe mentioned that the turnaround time is around 6 months. The water tender
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truck would be same as Tender 74 with minor modifications. Shirley asked about the
Water tender 71 and the answer was retired, disposed. Sarah asked for a motion to
approve the Water tender and Valerie made motion to approve the Water Tender and
Jeff seconded the motion. Sarah called for the vote, and all were in favor.
d. Jeff moved to the overview of GAC land holdings. Jennifer presented updated map
showing the available 17 parcels. Jennifer presented to sell these properties to the
public and sell it to the highest bidder to dispose these properties. She would like to
implement to sell these properties via robust solicitation clerk-website and social
media. Collier County Public Schools were interested in GAC parcel. Jeff mentioned
they will hold the property for CCPS, but they would like a CCPS representative to
come to a future committee meeting to present property’s plans, the timeline and
construction. North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District were interested in parcel
5 Folio number 40120440005. Assistant Chief Thomas is pushing for better
emergency services for the area, storage or cell tower. They are expecting the water
and sewer to be there. Jeff expressed aesthetic impact on the community. The design
should blend with the community. Jeff also had concerns about the nearby roads and
the impact on traffic and maintenance. If constructing potential cell tower that could
significantly improve service. The community could benefit from more reliable cell
service. A member of the public Michael, explained the issue of the cell service in
Golden Gate and East of Everglades there is no cell service. Michael proposed ideas
and location for cell tower. He was requesting assistance since 2019 to use GAC land
and funds for it. Jennifer mentioned that she is working on the cell tower project at
Orange Tree area. This tower might be too far to serve the area that is needed to be
covered. Sarah asked for a motion to approve the sale of this requested parcel to
North Collier Fire Control & Rescue District and Valerie made motion to approve the
sale of this parcel and Jeff seconded the motion. Sarah called for the vote, and all
were in favor.
e. Jennifer presented the overview of GAC Financial documents as created by staff.
There were no comments.
f. Jeff moved to weather monitoring. Chief Wolf presented. No action taken.
6. Chair/Committee Comments
a. Jeff asked the Committee members if they have any comments? There were no
comments from the Committee members
7. Public Comments
a. Jeff asked if the public had any comments or questions. Jill asked about Randall
Curve sale. Jeff said they should get 100% of the funds from the sale. This sale was
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set on side for Golden Gate Community. Jennifer expressed interest in speaking with
Commissioner about the funds.
8. Staff Comments
a. Jennifer mentioned the Sunshine Law and Public Record Law. Jennifer said should
any member have questions about the Sunshine Law or Public Records Law, they
could contact staff with questions or ask the CAO for help. Jeff would like a video
link, and materials sent to the members. Roosevelt and Iveta had no comments.
9. Next Meeting
a. Jeff said the next meeting is TBD.
10. Adjourn
a. Jeff called more the meeting to adjourn at 7:01 pm.
Acknowledged:
Date: ___________________________
Jeff Curl, Chairman
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