Agenda 12/09/2025 Item #16A24 (First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation)12/9/2025
Item # 16.A.24
ID# 2025-4613
Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve and execute the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Florida
Wildlife Corridor Foundation (FWCF) under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program, extending the term of
the agreement and expanding the project area, allowing FWCF to contribute up to $1,171,070 towards the acquisition of
Conservation Collier A-list parcels within the Panther Walk Preserve project area.
OBJECTIVE: To approve and execute the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Florida
Wildlife Corridor Foundation (FWCF) under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program that allows FWCF to
contribute up to $1,171,070 towards the acquisition of Conservation Collier A-list parcels within the Panther Walk
Preserve project area.
CONSIDERATIONS: On April 23, 2024 (Agenda Item 16A1), the Collier County Board of County Commissioners
(Board) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with FWCF that allows FWCF to provide up to
$1,500,000 in matching 1:1 funds towards Conservation Collier’s Panther Walk Preserve Multi-parcel project area
acquisition closings from January 31, 2024, through December 31, 2024. On December 10, 2024 (Agenda Item 16A10),
the Board approved an extension of the MOU through December 31, 2025. To date, FWCF has contributed $328,930
towards the acquisition of 12 parcels totaling 22.06 acres.
FWCF is seeking to extend the MOU through December 31, 2026, to continue its ability to contribute matching 1:1
funds towards Panther Walk Preserve Multi-parcel project closings through that date.
The First Amendment also expands the MOU project area to include parcels within the northern extent of Horsepen
Strand, south of Immokalee Road, and north of 58th Ave. NE, west of Everglades Blvd. The original MOU included
parcels within the northern extent of Horsepen Strand, south of Immokalee Road and north of 60th Ave. NE, west of
Everglades Blvd. Additionally, under the First Amendment, acquisitions outside the project area but within the
watershed will be considered for cost-sharing on a case-by-case basis.
This item is consistent with the Collier County strategic plan objectives to preserve and enhance the character of our
community and to protect our natural resources.
FISCAL IMPACT: The executed First Amendment to the FWCF MOU would result in savings of up to $1,171,070 to
Collier County for land acquisitions within the Panther Walk Preserve project area. The funds for land acquisitions
within the Panther Walk Preserve project area are available in the Conservation Collier Acquisition Trust Fund (1061).
FWCF will wire transfer match funds to Conservation Collier Acquisition Trust Fund (1061) after the Board approves
each Purchase Agreement and documentation is received by FWCF demonstrating that the MOU conditions have been
met.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Fee simple acquisition of conservation lands is consistent with and supports
Policy 1.3.1(e) in the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the Collier County Growth Management Plan.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote for approval.
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RECOMMENDATION(S): To approve the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Florida
Wildlife Corridor Foundation (FWCF) under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program, extending the term of
the agreement and expanding the project area, allowing the FWFC to contribute up to $1,171,070 towards the
acquisition of Conservation Collier A-list parcels within the Panther Walk Preserve project area and authorize the
Chairman to execute the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding.
PREPARED BY: Melissa Hennig, Environmental Specialist I, Growth Management Community Development
Department
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Item # 16.A.24
ID# 2025-4613
ATTACHMENTS:
1. First Amendment to FWCF MOU
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10.29.25 First Amendment to FWCF MOU
Final Audit Report 2025-10-30
Created:2025-10-30
By:Teresa Chalkley (teresa@floridawildlifecorridor.org)
Status:Signed
Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAAmv-z-wA-GGcv3Y_Nt_dSBf-0zL2B8h8N
"10.29.25 First Amendment to FWCF MOU" History
Document created by Teresa Chalkley (teresa@floridawildlifecorridor.org)
2025-10-30 - 6:43:09 PM GMT
Document emailed to Mallory Dimmitt (mallory@floridawildlifecorridor.org) for signature
2025-10-30 - 6:43:20 PM GMT
Email viewed by Mallory Dimmitt (mallory@floridawildlifecorridor.org)
2025-10-30 - 6:43:29 PM GMT
Document e-signed by Mallory Dimmitt (mallory@floridawildlifecorridor.org)
Signature Date: 2025-10-30 - 6:43:41 PM GMT - Time Source: server
Agreement completed.
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