Agenda 10/28/2025 Item #16F 3 (To approve the use of surtax revenues to invest in several capital projects, and approve budget amendments as necessary)10/28/2025
Item # 16.F.3
ID# 2025-4465
Executive Summary
Recommendation to authorize Budget Amendments to appropriate funding for four additional Infrastructure Surtax
projects, Main Campus Chilled Water Lines, Courthouse Jury Room, Main Jail J3 Roof & Louvers, and EMS Station 21
land acquisition, from Infrastructure Surtax Fund (3018) reserves.
OBJECTIVE: To approve the use of surtax revenues to invest in several capital projects, and approve budget
amendments as necessary.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Board of County Commissioners previously approved a plan to invest in capital needs
utilizing surtax revenues generated by additional interest at its July 8, 2025, meeting. The Sales Surtax Citizens
Oversight Committee subsequently validated these projects at its September 11, 2025, meeting.
Projects:
1. EMS / Fire Station 21 Expansion in East Naples - Land Acquisition: This project recommends reimbursement of
$1.25 million to the General Fund (3001-Strategic Land Acquisition) for the land acquisition associated with the
planned expansion of EMS and Fire Station 21 in East Naples. The acquisition was approved by the Board of County
Commissioners in May 2025, and the County closed on the property in July 2025.
2. Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension: An additional $27.2 million in Infrastructure Surtax revenues is recommended for
the Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension project. In July 2022, a $153 million construction contract for this project was
awarded. The funding plan included $74.4 million in infrastructure surtax, $42.8 million in road impact fees and gas
taxes, $9.0 million from the CCWSD utility, and $27.2 million in commercial paper financing. The recommended surtax
allocation will replace the $27.2 million in commercial paper financing, thereby avoiding long-term borrowing. This
adjustment is expected to result in approximately $15.2 million in interest cost savings over a 25-year debt service
period. The project is currently 77% complete with a planned final completion date of April 27, 2026. The Board
previously validated this project at its September 23, 2025, meeting. Therefore, no action is required.
3. Government Complex Chilled Water Line Replacement: This project recommends $15 million in surtax funding to
replace the chilled water lines serving the Government Complex. The existing lines are nearing the end of their service
life and have experienced ongoing failures, leading to operational disruptions, property damage, and increased
maintenance costs. Additionally, the current system lacks full loop connectivity, resulting in areas without redundancy
and an increased risk of system outages.
Completing the chilled water line replacement will enhance system reliability, reduce long-term maintenance expenses,
and ensure consistent climate control throughout the Government Complex. The original combined Chilled Plant project
anticipated that programmed surtax funding would support both the construction of the chiller plant and the replacement
of the campus chilled water line system. However, due to funding constraints, line replacement was removed from the
project. The recommended project will provide the funding necessary to complete the original chilled water line
replacement. Infrastructure surtax funding of $26.6 million was previously validated and utilized for the chiller plant
component of the project.
4. Courthouse Jury Room Expansion: This project recommends $2 million in funding to complete the design and
construction of a new jury room within the County Courthouse. The need for expanded courtroom and jury room
facilities has been under discussion for more than five years. A cross-functional team, comprising representatives from
Facilities Management, the Clerk’s Office, and Criminal Justice stakeholders, collaboratively identified and agreed upon
a space allocation plan for the 6th floor of the Courthouse. This plan includes relocating the Guardian Ad Litem program
to an alternative location to accommodate the new jury room.
Although the expansion of two courtrooms has been funded and is currently in final design, with a construction
manager-at-risk already selected, the jury room component was deferred due to insufficient funds. Once courtroom
construction is completed, the Clerk will face operational limitations due to the lack of adequate jury room capacity.
Expanding jury facilities on the 6th floor will align with the increased courtroom space, improve the experience for
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jurors, and allow the County to reallocate 5th-floor space for other critical functions. No surtax funds have yet been
allocated for the jury room project, though the need and concept have been previously presented to the Oversight
Committee.
5. Main Jail (J3 Roof & Louver Wall Repairs): Recommendation to commit $1.5 million toward the replacement of the
remaining roof at the Main Jail (J3) and the repair of the north and south mechanical louver walls. The total estimated
project cost is $2.5 million. Facilities Management and the Sheriff's Office consider this a high-priority project. This
work represents the next phase in securing the building envelope of the Main Jail. The roofs over sections J1 and J2 of
the Jail were successfully replaced over the past two years. Replacing the J3 roof and addressing the louver wall issues
is integral to the comprehensive effort to protect the facility from water intrusion and degradation. Surtax funding has
not previously been allocated to this project.
On September 23, 2025, Item # 11.B., the Board approved a budget amendment to appropriate additional surtax funding,
in the amount of $27,200,000, for the Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension project from reserves.
The maintenance and expansion of government infrastructure is consistent with the strategic plan and the referendum
supported by the taxpayers.
These projects maintain and expand the County's infrastructure.
FISCAL IMPACT: The table below outlines the funding requirements by project. An FY 2025 budget amendment will
be required to appropriate reserves for the EMS/Fire Station 21 land acquisition reimbursement. Additionally, FY 2026
budget amendments will be required to appropriate reserves for the remaining projects.
Project New Surtax (Fund 3018) Notes
Gov’t Complex Chilled Water
Lines (50214)
$15.0M Completes distribution line
work
EMS / Fire Station 21 Land
(50344)
$1.25M Reimbursement to General
Fund
Courthouse Jury Room
Expansion (50341)
$2.0M Funds new jury room facilities
Main Jail J3 Roof & Louvers
(50340)
$1.5M Roof and louver wall repairs
Total $19.75M
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: These projects contribute to the compliance of the A.U.I.R to maintain
facilities and meet the demands of growth.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for approval. –
CMG
RECOMMENDATIONS: To authorize Budget Amendments to appropriate funding for four additional Infrastructure
Surtax projects, Main Campus Chilled Water Lines, Courthouse Jury Room, Main Jail J3 Roof & Louvers, and EMS
Station 21 land acquisition, from Infrastructure Surtax Fund (3018) reserves.
PREPARED BY: John Dunnuck, Executive Director - Facilities & Redevelopment
ATTACHMENTS:
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1. EMS Fire Station Expansion in East Naples_Project Checklist
2. Project Checklist_Courthouse Jury Room
3. Project Checklist_Government Water Chilled Water Line Replacement
4. Project Checklist_Main Jail (J3 Roof & Louver Wall Repairs
5. Budget Amendment Form 3018 Projects FY2025
6. Budget Amendment Form 3018 Projects FY2026
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Elils Fire Station 21 Expansion in East Naples - Land Acquisition TBD
Proiect Project fl
lnfrastructure Surtax Citizens Oversite Committee Proiect Checklist
S rrolec(s) in line with F.S.212.055
Expenditure related to infrastructure as follows:
E Construction
E lmprovement of public facilities
r/ Land acquisition
E Land improvement
E Design
E Engineering costs
E Professional & related costs to bring facility into service (CEl, Material Testing, Specialty
Consultants)
EMS vehicles associated with 3 new substations
{ Prolect(s) in line with County Ordinance 2018-21
/ eroiect(s) identified in Exhibit A within County Ordinance2018-21
/ erojec(s) in line with Ballot Language within County Ordina nce 2OL8-21
The lnfrastructurc Surtax Citizens Oversight Committee (ISCOC) vdliddted thot the
EMS Fire Station 21 Expansion in East Naples - Land Acquisilion meeti the n e cess a ry re q u i re m e nts eligible
to use Surtdx Funding on Setembet 77, 2025.
Chairman
Exhibit A Reference
Category : Facilities & Capital Replacements
Sub-Category :EMS Substations
Funding Req UeSted: $1.25 Nlillion
E Court-related expendituresforthe construction, lease or ma inte na nce of the Cou rt-related
facilities includinB utilities and security infrastructure
$ Life erpectancy of at least 5 years
E Land Acquisition expenditure for Residential housing proiect where at least 30% of units are
affordable to individuals whose total annual household income does not exceed 12oo/o of arca
median income.
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Courthguse Jury Room TBD
Proiect #
I nfrastructu re Su rtax Citizens Oversite Com mittee Proiect Checkl ist
/ rrojec(s) in line with F.S. 212.055
Expenditure related to infrastructure as follows:
Construction
lmprovement of public facilities
Land acquisition
Land improvement
Design
Engineering costs
Professional & related costs to bring facility into service (CEl, Material Testing, Specialty
Consultants)
tr EMS vehicles associated with 3 new substations
E Court-related expenditures forthe construction, leaseormaintenanceoftheCourt-related
facilities including utilities and security infrastructure
f, Life expectancy of at least 5 years
E Land Acquisition expenditure for Residential housing project where at least 30% of units are
affordable to individuals whose total annual household income does not exceed l2oo/o of arca
median income.
/ erolec(s) in line with County Ordinance 2018-21
tr Project(s) identified in Exhibit A within County Ordinance 2018-21
/ erolect(s) in line with Ballot Language within County Ordinance 2018-21
lhe lnlrostructure Surtox Citizens Overcight Commiftee ([SCOC) votidated that th
Courthouse Jury Room meets the necessoty is eligible
to use Surtax Funding on Setemb 11,2025.
Chairman
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Exhibit A Reference
Prolect
Categofy: Facilities & capital Replacement
SU b-CategOfy: HVAC Roofing, capital Replacement Equipment at Sheriffs & county Facilities
Funding Requested : $z.o uitlion
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Government Complex Chilled Water Line Replacement TBD
Project Project #
lnfrastructure Surtax Citizens Oversite Committee Proiect Checklist
/ rrojec(s) in line with F.S.212.055
Expenditure related to infrastructure as follows:
/ construction
lmprovement of pu blic facilities
Land acquisition
Land improvement
Design
Engineering costs
Professional & related costs to bring facility into service (CEl, Material Testing, Specialty
Consu ltants)
tr EMS vehicles associated with 3 new substations
E Court-related expenditures for the construction, lease or maintenance of the Court-related
facilities including utilities and security infrastructure
f, Life expectancy of at least 5 years
E Land Acquisition expenditure for Residential housing project where at least 30% of units are
affordable to individuals whose total annual household income does not exceed L20% of area
median income.
/ Project(s) in line with County Ordinance 2018-21
/ Project(s) identified in Exhibit A within County Ordinance20lS-21
@ Project(s) in line with Ballot Language within County Ordinance20l8-21
The lntrdsttucture Suftox Citizens Oversight Committee (ISCOC) vdlidated thdt the
Govemment Complex Chilled Water Line Replacement
to use Surtdx Funding on Setember 11, 2025.
meets the necessory rcquirements ligible
Chairman
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Exhibit A Reference
Funding Req UeSted: $15.0 lVillion
CategOfy: Facilities & capital Replacements
S U b-CategO fy: HVAC Roofing, capilal Replacement Equipment at Sheriffs & county Facilities
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Main Jail (J3 Roof & Louver Wall Repairs)IBD
Project Proiect S
lnfrastructure Surtax Citizens Oversite Committee Proiect Checklist
/ Rroject(s) in line with F.S.212.055
Expenditure related to infrastructure as follows:
1/ Construction
,/ lmprovement of pu blic facilities
E Land acquisition
E Land improvement
$ oesign
$ Engineering costs
E Professional & related costs to bring facility into service (CEl, Material Testing, Specialty
Consultants)
El EMS vehicles associated with 3 new substations
E Court-related expenditures for the construction, lease or maintenance ofthe Court-related
facilities including utilities and security infrastructure
f, Life expectancy of at least 5 years
E Land Acquisition expenditure for Residential housing project where at least 30% of units are
affordable to individuals whose total annual household income does not exceed 120% of area
median income.
/ Projec(s! in line with county ordinance 2018-21
{ eroject(s) identified in Exhibit A within County Ordinance 2018-21
{ Project(s) in line with Ballot Language within County Ordina nce 2018-21
The lntrastructure Surtax Citizens Oversight Committee (ISCOC) vdliddted that project
is eligibtel\,4ain Jail (J3 Roof & Louver Wall Repairs)meets the necessdry req
to use Surtdx Funding on Setember 17, 2025.
Chairman
Exhibit A Reference
Categofy: Facilities & capital Replacement
S U b-CategO fy: HVAC Roofing, capital Replacement Equipment at sheriffs & countv Facilities
Fund ing Requested: $t.s uiltion
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