GG MSTU Minutes 04/15/2025
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GOLDEN GATE M.S.T.U. ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
8300 Radio Road
Naples, FL 34104
April 15, 2025
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:31 P.M. by Chair Spencer. Attendance was called and a
quorum of three was established.
II. ATTENDANCE
Advisory Committee Patricia Spencer – Chair
Paula Rogan – Vice Chair (Excused)
Florence “Dusty” Holmes
Ron Jefferson
Open Seat
Staff Brian Wells – PTNE Director (Excused)
Dan Schumacher – Project Manager
Landscape Mike McGee – Landscape Architect, McGee & Associates
Armando Yzaguirre – Grounds Maintenance, A & M Property Maintenance
(Excused)
Others Wendy Warren – Transcription, Premier
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Spencer motioned to approve the Agenda of the Golden Gate MSTU Advisory Committee as
presented. Second by Mr. Jefferson Carried unanimously 3 - 0.
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V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – March 18, 2025
Mr. Jefferson moved to approve the Golden Gate MSTU Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
March 18, 2025, as presented. Second by Ms. Holmes. Carried unanimously 3 - 0.
VI. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT
In Mr. Yzaguirre’s absence, Mr Schumacher reported on landscaping conditions.
• Routine landscape maintenance services have been performed on all MSTU roadways.
• Plants were installed on Tropicana Boulevard.
• Sunshine Boulevard median refurbishments are pending resolution of the irrigation issues.
Mulch
• A Purchase Order for County brown mulch was requested from Southeast Spreading.
Tree Pruning
• Tree Scaping Of Naples completed trimming palms and hardwood trees week ending
March 22, 2025.
VII. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT’S REPORT – McGee & Associates
Mr. McGee summarized the April 1, 2025, observation 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).
A. Sunshine Boulevard
B. Coronado Parkway & Hunter Boulevard
C. Tropicana Boulevard
Comments
Mr. McGee reported:
All locations
• Mulch medians where replacement plants were installed.
• Increase irrigation schedule in dry areas.
• Recommend spring fertilization for all roadways.
• Review accent lighting fixtures for cleaning and/or replacement.
• Clean all paver areas with “Wet & Forget Outdoor” mold and mildew remover.
Sunshine Boulevard
• Accent lights in medians #5 and #6 are on all day.
• Median areas are stressed due to irrigation not functioning. Plant replacements are on hold.
Coronado Parkway and Hunter Boulevard
• Remove weeds in Perennial Peanut beds to prevent decline in plantings.
• Recommend Perennial Peanut beds have an application of 0-0-22-22S-11mg fertilizer and Legume
Soil Inoculant quarterly.
• Hunter Blvd.
Median #6
o Pruned and clean out Paurotis palm clumps.
o Plant a multi-stem Jatropha tree at address 2018.
Median#12
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o Repair paver border.
Tropicana Boulevard
• Recommend all irrigation heads in the area of Juniper plantings be reviewed for pruning.
• Prune foliage away from base of light poles.
• Median #4: Recommend removal and replacement of two Crape Myrtles.
Median #4: Remove Holly tree and replant with East Palatka Holly.
VIII. PROJECT MANAGER’S REPORT
Mr. Schumacher reported:
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).
Golden Gate MSTU Fund 1621 Budget for April 15, 2025, prepared April 11, 2025.
• Purchase Orders
1. FPL - electricity.
2. A & M Property Maintenance – ground maintenance.
a. Incidentals – landscape plants, materials, and refurbishment.
b. Maintenance – regular landscape & irrigation maintenance.
3. Howard Fertilizer – fertilizer.
4. Lykins-Signtek – “Welcome Sign”
5. McGee & Associates – landscape architectural services.
6. Naples Christmas Lighting – Holiday decorations.
7. Naples Electric motor Works (NEMW) – pump station maintenance.
8. Premier Staffing – transcription services.
9. Simmonds Electrical – electrical maintenance and repairs.
10. SiteOne Landscape Supply – irrigation parts & components.
11. Southeast Spreading – mulch.
13. Tree Scaping of Naples – tree pruning and removal.
• Budget Summary
1. Line 1, Revenues and Interest – Of the $743,200 budgeted, $719,745 has been collected and
$23,454 remains to be collected.
2. Line 2, Carry Forward – Unexpended Prior Year (2024) Funds $2,006,206.
3. All Revenues – Of the $2,749,406 budgeted, $719,745 has been collected leaving an
available balance of $2,029,660 (the sum of lines 1 and 2) minus Expenditures.
4. Line 21, Operating Expense – Of $384,906 budgeted, $127,346 is committed on to existing
Purchase Orders and $123,441 is expended, leaving the remainder of $134,118 available
within budget for additional operating expenses as needed.
5. Line 25, County Overhead – Of the $87,300 budgeted, $85,376 has been transferred, and a
balance of $2,923 remains for transfer (PTNE Staff & support, Property Appraiser, & Tax
Collector).
6. Line 27, Capital Projects – A balance of $2,277,200 remains for improvement projects.
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7. Line 27, All Expenses – Of $2,749,406 budgeted, $127,346 is committed in existing
Purchase Orders, $208,818 has been expended, leaving a remainder of $2,498,925 available
for MSTU expenditures.
8. Line 28, FY-25 Budget Grand Total – budgeted Revenues (Line 3) and All Expenses (Line
32) are equal and cancel-out, $127,346 remains committed to existing Purchase Orders,
collected Revenues exceed Expenses by $510,927 and $383,581 are Unexpended.
• General
1. MSTU Tax Rate: One-half (0.5000) Mills is for beautification improvements and
maintenance within the taxing district.
2. The Ad Valorem taxable value increased 8.94% for fiscal year 2025 over 2024 generating
additional revenue of $129,275.
3. Tax millage and interest collected by the Golden Gate Beautification MSTU may only be
utilized by the MSTU and within the MSTU district boundary.
Mr. Schumacher noted:
• A Purchase Order for County brown mulch has been issued to Southeast Spreading.
• Quote proposals will be solicited from Lumec and Sternberg for streetlamp conversion to
LED. The purchase of the lamps will be funded by the Capital Projects category.
• The Capital Projects category will fund pump station repairs, the proposed irrigation and
landscape project(s) on Golden Gate Parkway.
• Uncommitted funds available within budget are available for transfer to other categories
upon approval by the Committee.
• The Office of Budget Management (OMB) will be consulted regarding the addition of a
note in the FY-26 budget to identify $150,000 in the Capital Improvements category
dedicated to funding expenses incurred for disaster/ catastrophic events, perhaps per MSTU
roadway.
• The Ad Valorem taxable value increased 8.94% for fiscal year 2025 over 2024 generating
additional revenue of $129,275.
• Funds not spent in 2025 (FY-25) will be carried forward into FY-26.
• The Asset Management Plan report to estimate useful life of MSTU assets and
corresponding expenditure projections to fund maintenance will be updated during the
2026 planning process.
FY 2026 Millage
Options
1. Revenue Neutral: Adjust the current millage rate to maintain the FY-25 MSTU revenue
level.
2. Millage Neutral: Maintain the current millage rate of 0.5000 mills, with the MSTU revenue
level fluctuating each fiscal year, higher or lower, in tandem with Ad Valorem property
values determined by the Property Appraiser.
3. Decrease the millage to a rate below the MSTU 0.5000 maxim, upon a motion passed by
the Advisory Committee.
4. The Fiscal Year 2026 budget is effective October 1, 2025.
0.5000 mills equate to $.50 assessed per $1,000 of Ad Valorem Taxable Value.
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Committee Discussion
• MSTU millage is a small percentage of a property owner’s total annual tax bill.
• Reducing the millage may limit the ability to keep up with inflation.
• The cost basis for new property owners in the community is much higher and a millage
reduction impacts them favorably.
• Many identified capital expenditures will be made over several coming years, while
additional revenues continue to accumulate.
Ms. Holmes motioned to maintain the current millage rate of 0.5000 mills per year for the Golden
Gate Beautification MSTU. Second by Chair Spencer. Carried unanimously 3 – 0.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
Elite Concrete USA is installing concrete sidewalks on Coronado Parkway. Lucerne Road has not been
paved.
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. Irrigation Extension - Pkwy Median 2 & New Bridge over Santa Barabara Canal
Mr. Schumacher met with Pam Lulich, Landscape Operations Manager, to discuss restoration of
the irrigation and landscaping on Golden Gate Parkway, west of the Welcome sign at the intersection
of Santa Barbara Blvd, and east toward the bridge over the canal.
• Irrigation plans prepared by McGee & Associates, Landscape Architects, for the proposed
project were reviewed.
• Cost sharing responsibility between the County and the MSTU must be defined.
• A list of plants available for transfer from another County project will be provided for
incorporation into the landscape design.
• Road Maintenance Division has proposed contribution up to $50,000.00 to the MSTU toward
funding the project.
• The Road Maintenance Division will be responsible installing and maintaining the
improvements.
• RM will proceed with posting a bid for the project.
The Committee agreed to consider the Road Maintenance Division contribution of up to $50,000.00
for the project.
B. Sunshine Irrigation Pump Station
Mr. Schumacher reported:
• The pump station and irrigation system on Sunshine Boulevard is down and not
functioning.
• Agricultural Services International (ASI) diagnosed the system on-site and recommended a
complete pump station replacement.
• ASI shas submitted a cost quote of $30,000.00 to install a Rain Bird Compact Low Profile
VFD Pump Station.
• Upon verification of specifications, a Purchase Order will be issued.
XI. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
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