Agenda 08/12/2025 Item #16K 3 (Resolution - Appoint John DiMarco III, to the Public Transit Advisory Committee)8/12/2025
Item # 16.K.3
ID# 2025-2466
Executive Summary
Recommendation to appoint John DiMarco III, to the Public Transit Advisory Committee.
OBJECTIVE: To appoint John DiMarco III, to the Public Transit Advisory Committee, to a three-year term expiring
on March 22, 2028.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The Public Transit Advisory Committee was originally established as an ad hoc committee on February 26, 2013, by
Resolution No. 2013-50, to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners in matters related to transit
policies, issues, programs and plans to provide mass transit services to the citizens of Collier County. On March 22,
2016, the BCC adopted Ordinance No. 2016-07, which converted the committee from an ad hoc to a regular advisory
committee and reduced the membership from 9 to 7 members. Members of this committee shall include one
representative designated by the District School Board of Collier County and, if possible, include representatives from
large employers, health care related services, social services and transportation and planning professionals. At least two
representatives shall be passengers of the system. Terms are three years. A list of the current membership is included in
the backup.
This committee has two current vacancies. The vacancies were advertised and an application was received from the
following:
APPLICANT
CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY COMM.
John DiMarco III Transit Rider 1 Yes Public Transit Advisory
Committee (2013-2025)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: At its meeting on July 16, 2025, the committee reviewed the above
application and voted unanimously to recommend John DiMarco be appointed to the committee, to a three-year term
expiring on March 22, 2028. A recommendation email is included in the backup. Also included is Mr. DiMarco’s
attendance from his previous appointment on this Board, which expired in March.
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
approval. - JAK
RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Board of County Commissioners adopts the Board Recommendation and authorizes
the Chair to execute the attached resolution confirming the appointment.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
1. PTAC Backup 8.12.25
2. PTAC Membership 8.12.25
3. PTAC Resolution 8.12.25
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Madison Bird
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Alexander Showalter
Friday, .luly 18,2025 10:15 AM
Madison Bird
Wanda Rodriguez
PTAC Committee Recommendation
John DiMarco PTAC Attendance 2023-2025.x1sx
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Good Morning,
The Public Transit Advisory Committee met on Wednesday, July 16,2025, and voted unanimously to approve Joh n
DiMarco lll as a member on the Committee. John DiMarco has held the chair position on PTAC for multiple years prior to
re-applying. He is a current user of both fixed route and paratransit services that CAT offers, providing valuable insight as
a freq uent user.
John Dimarco was one of two applicants being considered for recommendation to the committee, with the second
applicant's application being pushed to our next meeting, where he will be able to attend and introduce himself to the
rest of the committee.
This email stands as our recommendation to re-appoint lohn DiMarco as a member of the Public Transit Advisory
Committee. I have attached his attendance for the previous 2 years.
Please let me know if there's anything else you need. Thank you!
Alexander Showalter
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Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Office:239-252-5849
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ADVISORY COMM ITTDE APPLICANT
ROUTING MENIORANDUM
FROM: Madison Bird. Oflice of thc Countv Attorney
DATE: .lanuan'2.2025
APPLICANT:
John DiMarco III
2978 Poplar Street
Naples, FI- 341l4
APPLYING FOIt: Public l ransit Adr,isorv Committce
We have two expiring seats on the abovc referenced advisory committee. The vacancies were advertised
and persons interested in serving on this committee were asked to submit an application for
consideration.
TO IILE,CTIONS Ol'FlCE,: 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: 4
TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Alexander Shorvalter cc: Rosio Garcia and Omar Dcleon
An application is attached lor your review. Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for
appointment to the advisory committee. In accordance rvith Resolution No. 2006-83, your
recommendation must be provided within 4l days of the above datc. Your recommendation nremo
should include:
_ The names of all applicants considered lbr the vacancy or vacancies.
_ The committee's recommendation for appointment or non-appointment.
_ The category or area ofqualification the applicant is to be appointed in.
_ If the applicant is a reappointment, please include attendance records for the past two years.
TO AI)VISORY IIOARD COORDINAI'OR: Attn: Madison llird
_ This applicant is not recommended for appointment. -OR-X tt i, applicant is recommended for appointment. A recommendation memo is attached, please
prepare an agenda item for the next available BCC agenda.
Ifyou have any questions, please call me at 252-2939. Thank you for your attention to this matter
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Advisory Board Application Form
Collier County Government
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 800
Naples, FL 34112
(23e) 2s2-8400
Application was received on: 12/37/202411:32:13 AM
Name: Joh n DiMarco lll
Home Address: 2978 Poplar Street
City/zip Code: Na ples, 34112
Primary Phone: 239-877 -2400
Secondary Phone:
Category (if Applicable): Cha irma n
Place of Employment?
Do you or your employer do buslness with the County? No
How many years have you lived in Collier County? More than 15
Home many months out of the year do you reside in Collier County? | am a year-round resident
Have you been convicted or found guilty of a criminal offense (any level felony or first degree
misdemeanor only)? No
Would you and/or any organizations with which you are affiliated benefit from decisions or
recommendations made by this advisory board? No
Are you a reBistered voter in Collier County? Yes
Do you currently hold an elected office? No
Email Address: Jd m11 1@icloud.com
Board or Committee: Public Transit Advisory Committee
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Do you now serve, or have you ever served on a Collier County board or committee? Yes
lf yes, please list the boards / committees: Collier area transit/ Cat Bus
Please list your community activities and positions held: Lions Club
Education: College degree
Experience / Background: College degree
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Public Transit Advisory Committee
6/11/24 03/22/27 3 Years
60 Water Oaks Way
Transportation Professional
4District:
Category:
Ms. Benita Staadecker
Naples, FL 34105
(206) 941-1965
E-Mail:benitastaadecker@yahoo.com
3/22/25 3 Years
Transit Rider
4District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL 34112
E-Mail:
09/13/22 03/22/26 3.5 Years
9772 Bobwhite Lane
large employers
0District:
Category:
Mr. Dewey Enderle
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 919-6808
(800) 933-7001
E-Mail:dewey.enderle@arthrex.com
03/12/19 03/22/20
6/19/24 3/22/27
1 Year
1970 River Reach Drive #187
Real Estate
4
3 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Clifford Donenfeld
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 398-0335
E-Mail:naplescliffnotes@gmail.com
10/23/18 03/22/21
5/14/24 3/22/27
2.5 Years
8366 Rimini Way
District School Board of Collier County
1
3 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Sonja Lee Samek
Naples, FL 34114
(239) 537-0333
(239) 377-4779
E-Mail:sameks@collierschools.com; sonjasamek@yahoo.com
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Public Transit Advisory Committee
03/10/20 03/22/23
04/11/23 03/22/26
3 Years
148 Cheshire Way
none
2
3 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Peter Berry
Naples, FL 34110
(860) 796-7485
E-Mail:peter@berrytwo.com
03/22/25 2.5 Years
Social Services
4District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Public Transit Advisory Committee
The Public Transit Advisory Committee was originally established as an ad hoc committee on
February 26, 2013, by Resolution No. 2013-50, to make recommendations to the Board of
County Commissioners in matters related to transit policies, issues, programs and plans to
provide mass transit services to the citizens of Collier County. On March 22, 2016, the BCC
adopted Ordinance No. 2016-07, which converted the committee from an ad hoc to a regular
advisory committee, and reduced the membership from 9 to 7 members. Members of this
committee shall include one representative designated by the District School Board of Collier
County and, if possible, include representatives from large employers, health care related
services, social services and transportation and planning professionals. At least two
representatives shall be passengers of the system. Terms are three years.
cc: Rosio Garcia 252-5853
Omar DeLeon 252-4996
Alexander Showalter, Sr. Planner: 252-5849Staff:
FL STAT:
Monday, July 21, 2025 Page 3 of 3
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPOINTING JOHN DIMARCO III TO
THE COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, on March 22, 2016, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) adopted
Ordinance No. 2016-07 establishing the Collier County Public Transit Advisory Committee
(Advisory Committee) to assume the duties and responsibilities of the former Collier County Ad Hoc
Public Transit Advisory Committee, which was established by Resolution No. 2013-50, as amended,
to make recommendations to the Board in matters related to transit policies, issues, programs, and
plans to provide mass transit services in Collier County; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2016-07 provides that the Advisory Committee shall be
composed of seven members to include one representative designated by The District School Board,
at least two representatives who are passengers of the system, and when possible, representatives of
other categories as set forth in the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, there are two vacancies on this Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners previously provided public notice soliciting
applications from interested parties; and
WHEREAS, staff has provided the Board with its recommendation for appointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that JOHN DIMARCO III is hereby
appointed to a seat on the Public Transit Advisory Committee, in the category of Transit Rider, to a
three-year term expiring on March 22, 2028.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED upon majority vote on this the 12th day of August 2025.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:_____________________________ By:_____________________________
, Deputy Clerk Burt L. Saunders, Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
_______________________________
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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