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Agenda 01/13/2026 Item #11E (Direct staff to pursue the projects recommended within the A-Category, funded by the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Fund) Proposed Agenda Changes Board of County Commissioners Meeting January 13,2026 Continue Item 16A13 to the January 27,2026,BCC Meeting: Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Resolution adopting the inventory list of County-owned real property declared appropriate for use as affordable housing and approve the publication of the inventory list to the County's website in compliance with Section 125.379,Florida Statutes. (Commissioner McDaniel's Request) Continue Item 17H to the January 27,2026,BCC Meeting: Recommendation to adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2003-37. as amended, cited in Chapter 110,Article II of the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances,which regulates construction in the public rights-of-way,to add additional right-of-way permit requirements and a section regulating excavation activities within the public right-of-way. (Staffs Request) Move Item 16A15 to 11E: Recommendation to approve properties on the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee's November and December 2025 recommended Active Acquisition Lists and direct staff to pursue the projects recommended within the A-Category, funded by the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Fund. (Commissioner McDaniel's and Commissioner Hall's Separate Requests) Move Item 16K1 to 12A: Recommendation to appoint Thomas Sabourin to the Coastal Advisory Committee. (C'ommissioner McDaniel's Request) Move Item 16K19 to 12B: Recommendation to approve a Proclamation declaring a local state of emergency to repair private, impassable roads within unincorporated Collier County which pose a threat to the health, safety,and welfare of Collier County citizens and finding a valid public purpose for expending public funds to immediately repair private, impassable roads.[Updated](Fiscal Impact: S1,238,800) (Commissioner LoCastro's Request) Notes: • A scrivener's error was realized in a resolution for 16K3 following the publication of the agenda. The corrected resolution was uploaded the day after the initial publication. • Replacement backup materials for Item 16B1 were uploaded on January 12. correcting the previously uploaded Opinion of Probable Cost(OPC)and Bid Tabulation. TIME CERTAIN ITEMS: Item 9E to be heard at 10:00 AEI: Adoption of Updated Impact Fee Studies and Phased Amendments to the Collier County Consolidated Impact Fee Ordinance. Item 11B to be heard at 11:00 AM: Status Update and Direction on Proposed Camp Keais—Silver Strand Property Exchange and Related Land Allocation Plan. Items 9A& 9B to be heard at 1:00 PM: Growth Management Plan Amendment and Rezoning for the 341 Sabal Palm Road Residential Development. 1i13,2O 61:4"Pit 1/13/2026 Item # 16.A.15 ID# 2025-4708 During the CCLAAC meetings, property rankings occurred after staff presented all property summaries and after public comments. A-CATEGORY PROPERTIES Nichols – 9.10 acres This property is in Immokalee, approximately 400 feet west of Collier County’s Williams Farms property. Staff and the CCLAAC recommend this property for the A-category because it provides important water storage for surrounding homes, contains mature wetland forest, enhances natural lands within Williams Farms, and provides important habitat for wildlife currently inhabiting the area, including listed wading birds, the Florida black bear, and deer. Saintelmy 10-acres – 10.01 acres This property is just west of the Symphony Properties Target Protection Mailing Area (TPMA). Staff and the CCLAAC recommend this property for the A-category, as it would expand existing private conservation lands to the south and provide habitat for the state-listed red-cockaded woodpecker, state-listed gopher tortoise, and the federally listed Florida panther. Sit – 3.35 acres This parcel is within the I-75 & Everglades Blvd. TPMA. Staff and the CCLAAC recommend this property for the A- category, as it would expand the newly acquired 17.66-acre Hendrix House property and provide habitat for the Florida black bear and the federally listed Florida panther. Collier County (GAC parcel) - 1.14 acres This parcel is within the I-75 & Everglades Blvd. TPMA. Staff and the CCLAAC recommend this property for the A- category, as it would expand the newly acquired 17.66-acre Hendrix House property and provide habitat for the Florida black bear, the state threatened gopher tortoise, and the federally listed Florida panther. Gomez – 2.73 acres This parcel is within the I-75 & Everglades Blvd. TPMA. Staff and the CCLAAC recommend this property for the A- category, as it would expand the newly acquired 17.66-acre Hendrix House property and provide habitat for the Florida black bear and the federally listed Florida panther. North Naples Church – 8.50 acres This parcel is within the North Belle Meade Preserve TPMA. Staff and the CCLAAC recommend this property for the A-category, as it would expand an existing preserve and private conservation lands to the north, east, and west, and provide habitat for the state-listed red-cockaded woodpecker and the federally listed Florida panther. Parang Trust – 2.73 acres This parcel is within the Panther Walk Preserve TPMA. Staff and the CCLAAC recommend this property for the A- category, as it would expand an existing preserve and provide habitat for listed wading birds and the federally listed Florida panther. B-CATEGORY PROPERTY Saintelmy 5-acres – 5.00 acres This parcel is within the Symphony Properties TPMA; however, staff and the CCLAAC recommend this property for Page 5792 of 14062 1/13/2026 Item # 16.A.15 ID# 2025-4708 the B-category, as it provides some wildlife habitat but would be more valuable if additional adjacent parcels were acquired, since it is not directly adjacent to Symphony Properties. ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: On November 5, 2025, and December 3, 2025, the CCLAAC held a public meeting and ranked acquisition proposals for Board consideration. CCLAAC recommends seven properties totaling 37.64 acres for the “A” list category. 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: Properties approved by the Board within the A-category will be appraised by a third party, independent appraiser to determine their fair market value. Subsequent purchase agreements for these A-category properties will be brought before the Board for approval if the Seller and the County agree on a purchase price. In the FY26 budget, $34,346,280 is available for land acquisitions within the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Fund (1061). Properties pending acquisition in Cycles 12B, 2024, and 2025 total approximately $16,606,360. Funding for managing any lands acquired by the program is budgeted in the Conservation Collier Land Maintenance Fund (1062), funded via a transfer from the Conservation Collier Acquisition Fund (1061). 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 for form and legality and requires a majority vote for Board action. - SAA RECOMMENDATION(S): To approve properties on the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee’s November and December 2025 recommended Active Acquisition Lists and direct staff to pursue the projects recommended within the A-Category and bring the Purchase Agreements to the Board for review and approval. PREPARED BY: Melissa Hennig, Environmental Specialist I, Conservation Collier, Development Review Division ATTACHMENTS: 1. 2025 Cycle BCC Ranking List_for BCC ranking 1-13-2026 2. Property Summaries 3. Nichols ICSR 4. Saintelmy-10 acres ICSR 5. Sit ICSR 6. GAC ICSR 7. Gomez ICSR 8. North Naples Church ICSR 9. Parang Trust ICSR 10. Saintelmy-5 acres ICSR Page 5793 of 14062 Conservation Collier November December 2025 CCLAAC Properties for BCC Ranking Size (ac)Staff Recommended Category CCLAAC Recommended Category 9.10 A A 10.09 A A 7.22 3.35 A A 1.14 A A 2.73 A A 8.50 8.50 A A 2.73 2.73 A A 37.64 5.00 B B 5.00 Saintelmy 5-acres B-LIST TOTAL Nov & Dec 2025 A-LIST TOTAL Nov & Dec 2025 Property/Project Area Name North Belle Meade Preserve TPMA North Naples Church I-75 & Everglades Blvd. TPMA Sit Nichols Saintelmy 10-acres Panther Walk Preserve TPMA Parang Trust Collier County (GAC parcel) Gomez 1 Page 5794 of 14062 Conservation Collier November December 2025 CCLAAC Property companion information Size (ac)Does owner live adjacent? Property owner location/adjacent property information Estimated Annual Maintenance Cost/Acre for 1st 5 years 9.10 No Owner lives in Colorado/doesn't own adjacent parcels $12,000 10.09 No Owner lives in Loxohatchee, FL/doesn't own adjacent parcels $27,000 3.35 No Owner lives in CA/doesn't own adjacent parcels $5,350 1.14 No N/A - County owned parcel $1,900 2.73 No Owner lives in Miramar, FL $4,220 8.50 No Owned by a church located in North Naples/church doesn't own adjacent parcels $20,900 2.73 No Owners live in Clearwater, FL and Knoxville, TN $15,200 5.00 No Owner lives in Loxohatchee, FL/doesn't own adjacent parcels $15,000 42.64 $101,570 Property/Project Area Name Nichols North Naples Church A-LIST TOTAL Nov & Dec 2025 Saintelmy 5-acres Saintelmy 10-acres Sit Collier County (GAC parcel) Parang Trust Gomez 2 Page 5795 of 14062 BCC Conservation Collier Property Summary January 2026 Nichols CCLACC Recommendation: A-category Property Name: Nichols Owner: Kathryn M. Nichols Target Protection Area: Urban Acreage: 9.1 acres Highlights: •Location: Off Taylor Ter. in Immokalee; 1/3 mile east of Lake Trafford and 400 feet west of Williams Farms •3 of the 8 Initial Screening Criteria were met: Native plant communities; human social values; water resources •Habitat: Mixed Wetland Hardwoods and Cypress •Listed Plants: Cardinal airplant (Tillandsia fasciculata) •Listed Wildlife: None observed or documented; potential for listed wading birds once exotic plants are removed •Water Resource Values: Provides moderate aquifer recharge; non-hydric soils, but 100% wetlands with standing water in wet season •Connectivity: Not adjacent to conservation lands, but parcels between the property and Williams Farms (approx. 400 feet to the east) are undeveloped •Access: Taylor Terrace and Taylor Rd. N.; parking not recommended because of residential location, but seasonal trails for pedestrians could be created •Management Issues / Estimated Costs: 20-40% exotic plant coverage; Initial exotic removal estimated at $4,600 and ongoing annual estimated at $1,800; signage estimated at $200 •Partnership Opportunities: None anticipated •Zoning/Overlays: Zoned A-MHO (1 unit/5 acres); however, 1 dwelling unit could potentially be built on each of the 5 parcels •Surrounding land uses: Undeveloped; Low density, single family; and developed RSF-3 lots •All Criteria Score: 194 out of 400; restoration/management score is high •Other Division Interest: None •Acquisition Considerations: Probable archeological mound exists within property 44 37 66 47 160 80 80 80 0 50 100 150 200 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 194/400 Awarded Points Possible Points 1 of 16 Page 5796 of 14062 BCC Conservation Collier Property Summary January 2026 Nichols 2 of 16 Page 5797 of 14062 BCC Conservation Collier Property Summary January 2026 Saintelmy 10-acres CCLACC Recommendation: A-list Property Name: Saintelmy 10-acres Owner(s): Wilson Saintelmy Target Protection Area: RFMUD-NBMO-Neutral Acreage: 10.09 acres Highlights: •Location: Approx. 1/3 mile west of Symphony Properties, adjacent to School Board property •Met 4 out of 8 Initial Screening Criteria: Native plant communities; Water resources; Biological and ecological value; Conservation land enhancement •Habitat: Mesic flatwoods •Listed Plants: None observed •Listed Wildlife: Active gopher tortoise burrow observed; potential for FL panther, Big Cypress fox squirrel, red-cockaded woodpecker •Water Resource Values: Within 20-year wellfield protection zone of Golden Gate Wellfield; Adds minimally to aquifer recharge; mapped as containing primarily hydric soil; however, only a few low areas that hold water in wet season observed •Connectivity: Private Conservation Easement adjacent to the south; undeveloped School Board parcel between property and Symphony Properties •Access: Accessible along sugar sand trail heading south off Frangipani Ave.; public access is not advised because it will be available at Symphony Properties •Management Issues / Estimated Costs: Off-road vehicle trespass is an issue in this area; Initial Exotic Removal estimated at $3,000 and ongoing annual estimated at $1,500; Cabbage Palm thinning estimated at $2,000; Firebreak installation estimated at $10,000 and maintenance estimated at $1,500 annually •Partnership Opportunities: None •Zoning/Overlays: Agricultural; Rural Fringe Mixed Use District-North Belle Meade Overlay-Neutral •Surrounding land uses: Conservation, single-family home, undeveloped •All Criteria Score: 230 out of 400; high ecological and restoration/ management scores •Other Division Interest: Potential mitigation for Veterans Memorial Blvd. project depending on basin •Acquisition Considerations: No additional considerations 92 23 64 51 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 230/400 Awarded Points Possible Points 3 of 16 Page 5798 of 14062 BCC Conservation Collier Property Summary January 2026 Saintelmy 10-acres 4 of 16 Page 5799 of 14062 BCC Conservation Collier Property Summary January 2026 Sit 1 CCLACC Recommendation: A-list Property Name: Sit Owner(s): Anita Sit Target Protection Area: North Golden Gate Estates; I-75 and Everglades Blvd. TPMA Acreage: 3.35 acres Highlights: •Location: North of I-75; east of Everglades Blvd. S; north off 42nd Ave. SE •Met 3 out of 8 Initial Screening Criteria: Native plant communities; human social values; within a target area •Habitat: Cabbage Palm/Oak Hammock •Listed Plants: Cardinal air plant (Tillandsia fasciculata) •Listed Wildlife: Panther telemetry on adjacent parcels •Water Resource Values: No wetlands on parcel, very minimal aquifer recharge, provides some buffering to I-75 canal •Connectivity: Not immediately contiguous to conservation land •Management Issues / Estimated Costs: Initial Exotic Removal estimated at $2,010 and ongoing annual estimated at $500; Cabbage Palm thinning estimated at $1,340 •Partnership Opportunities: Potential for state funding assistance to treat exotic plants •Zoning/Overlays: Estates - allowable density of 1 unit per 2.25 acres •Surrounding land uses: undeveloped and developed Estates lot •All Criteria Score: 165 out of 400; high vulnerability score •Other Division Interest: Conservation Collier is coordinating with the Transportation Department as this parcel is within the I-75 interchange study area •Acquisition Considerations: No other acquisition considerations 32 31 41 60 160 80 80 80 0 50 100 150 200 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 165/400 Awarded Points Possible Points 5 of 16 Page 5800 of 14062 BCC Conservation Collier Property Summary January 2026 Sit 2 6 of 16 Page 5801 of 14062 BCC Conservation Collier Property Summary January 2026 Collier County GAC Parcel CCLACC Recommendation: A-list Property Name: GAC parcel Owner(s): Collier County Target Protection Area: North Golden Gate Estates; I-75 and Everglades Blvd. Acreage: 1.14 acres Highlights: •Location: North of I-75; west of Everglades Blvd. S; north off 40th Ave. SE •Met 3 out of 8 Initial Screening Criteria: Native plant communities; human social values; within a target area •Habitat: Pine flatwoods •Listed Plants: None observed •Listed Wildlife: Gopher tortoise on site; Panther black bear telemetry on adjacent parcels; within FL Wildlife Corridor •Water Resource Values: No wetlands observed on parcel, very minimal aquifer recharge •Connectivity: Not immediately contiguous to conservation land; parcels between it and Hendrix House preserve are undeveloped •Management Issues / Estimated Costs: Initial Exotic Removal estimated at $450 and ongoing annual estimated at $200; Cabbage Palm thinning estimated at $450 •Partnership Opportunities: Potential for state funding assistance to treat exotic plants •Zoning/Overlays: Estates - allowable density of 1 unit per 2.25 acres •Surrounding land uses: Undeveloped and developed Estates lots •All Criteria Score: 198 out of 400; relatively high restoration and vulnerability scores •Other Division Interest: Conservation Collier is coordinating with the Transportation Department as this parcel is within the I-75 interchange study area •Acquisition Considerations: Potential enchroachment from adjacent property 49 31 57 60 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 198/400 Awarded Points Possible Points 7 of 16 Page 5802 of 14062 BCC Conservation Collier Property Summary January 2026 Collier County GAC Parcel 8 of 16 Page 5803 of 14062 BCC Conservation Collier Property Summary January 2026 Gomez CCLACC Recommendation: A-list Property Name: Gomez Owner(s): Carlos J. Gomez Target Protection Area: North Golden Gate Estates; I-75 and Everglades Blvd. Acreage: 2.73 acres Highlights: •Location: North of I-75; east of Everglades Blvd. S; north off 40th Ave. SE •Met 3 out of 8 Initial Screening Criteria: Native plant communities; human social values; within a target area •Habitat: Cabbage Palm/Pine/Oak hammock •Listed Plants: None observed •Listed Wildlife: Panther black bear telemetry on adjacent parcels; within FL Wildlife Corridor •Water Resource Values: No wetlands observed on parcel, very minimal aquifer recharge •Connectivity: Not immediately contiguous to conservation land •Management Issues / Estimated Costs: Initial Exotic Removal estimated at $1,100 and ongoing annual estimated at $410; Cabbage Palm thinning estimated at $1,100 •Partnership Opportunities: Potential for state funding assistance to treat exotic plants •Zoning/Overlays: Estates - allowable density of 1 unit per 2.25 acres •Surrounding land uses: Undeveloped and developed Estates lots •All Criteria Score: 175 out of 400; relatively high restoration and vulnerability scores •Other Division Interest: Conservation Collier is coordinating with the Transportation Department as this parcel is within the I-75 interchange study area •Acquisition Considerations: No additional acquisition considerations 39 33 43 60 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 175/400 Awarded Points Possible Points 9 of 16 Page 5804 of 14062 BCC Conservation Collier Property Summary January 2026 Gomez 10 of 16 Page 5805 of 14062 BCC Conservation Collier Property Summary January 2026 North Naples Church CCLAAC Recommendation: A-list Property Name: North Naples Church Owner(s): North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Target Protection Area: North Belle Meade TPMA; RFMUD – NBMO – NRPA - Sending Acreage: 8.5 acres Highlights: •Location: East of Conservation Collier’s North Belle Meade Preserve and adjacent to private conservation land to the north, west, and east •Met 5 out of 8 Initial Screening Criteria: Native plant communities; protection of water resources; biological and ecological value; conservation land enhancement; within a Target Protection Mailing Area •Habitat: Hydric Pine Flatwoods •Listed Plants: No listed plant species observed •Listed Wildlife: historic nesting/foraging habitat for endangered RCW; Panther telemetry indicates significant utilization •Water Resource Values: seasonal wetlands, 100% hydric soils •Connectivity: Contributes to an important wildlife corridor connecting species from the Florida Panther Refuge, Golden Gate Rural Estates, Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve, as well as the Picayune Strand State Forest and Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve to the south through wildlife underpasses under I-75. Provides an ecological link to the northern range expansion goals of the RCW Recovery Plan •Access: Accessed through a gate on Blackburn Rd which is closed to the public •Management Issues / Estimated Costs: Initial Exotic Removal estimated at $3,400 and ongoing annual estimated at $1,275; Cabbage Palm thinning estimated at $3,400; Firebreak installation estimated at $5,000 and firebreak annual maintenance estimated at $1,000 •Partnership Opportunities: None •Zoning/Overlays: Agricultural; Rural Fringe Mixed Use Overlay-North Belle Meade Overlay-Sending within Natural Resource Protection Area (A-RFMUO- NBMO-NRPA-Sending) •Surrounding land uses: conservation; undeveloped Sending Lands •All Criteria Score: 214 out of 400; high ecological value and restoration and management scores 75 37 78 24 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 214/400 Awarded Points Possible Points 11 of 16 Page 5806 of 14062 BCC Conservation Collier Property Summary January 2026 North Naples Church CCLAAC Recommendation: A-list •Other Division Interest: Conservation Collier is coordinating with the Transportation Department regarding the Wilson Boulevard extension that may be aligned through this property or properties in the area 12 of 16 Page 5807 of 14062 BCC Conservation Collier Property Summary January 2025 Parang Trust CCLAAC Recommendation: A-list Property Name: Parang Trust Owner: Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Target Protection Area: Panther Walk Preserve TPMA Acreage: 2.73 acres Highlights: •Location: Off 72nd Ave. NE, near Panther Walk Preserve •5 of the 8 Initial Screening Criteria were met: Natural Plant Communities; Human Social Values; Water Resources; Biological and Ecological Values; within target area •Habitat: Freshwater marsh; Cypress/mixed hardwood forest; Oak hammock •Listed Plants: None observed •Listed Wildlife: Potential for FL panther and listed wading birds •Water Resource Values: Located within historic Horsepen Strand; parcel entirely wetlands •Connectivity: Parcel is not adjacent to conservation land •Other Division Interest: None •Access: Roadway adjacent; street parking available •Management Issues / Estimated Costs: Initial exotic removal estimated at $5,000 and ongoing annual estimated at $2,500; signage estimated at $200 •Partnership Opportunities: FL Wildlife Corridor Foundation will fund half of contract price •Zoning/Overlays: Estates, which allows 1 unit per 2.25 acres •Surrounding land uses: Residential; roadway; undeveloped land •All Criteria Score: 180 out of 400; high restoration and vulnerability score •Acquisition Considerations: Was on B-list last year; CCLAAC recommends A- list because the property is now within the Panther Walk Preserve TPMA 71 29 25 56 160 80 80 80 0 50 100 150 200 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 180/400 Awarded Points Possible Points 13 of 16 Page 5808 of 14062 BCC Conservation Collier Property Summary January 2025 Parang Trust CCLAAC Recommendation: A-list 14 of 16 Page 5809 of 14062 BCC Conservation Collier Property Summary January 2026 Saintelmy 5-acres CCLACC Recommendation: B-list Property Name: Saintelmy 5-acres Owner(s): Wilson Saintelmy Target Protection Area: RFMUD-NBMO-Neutral; Symphony Properties TPMA Acreage: 5.0 acres Highlights: •Location: Approx. 1/3 mile east and north of Symphony Properties off Mathews St. •Met 2 out of 8 Initial Screening Criteria: Native plant communities; within a TPMA •Habitat: Pine flatwoods, Disturbed •Listed Plants: None observed •Listed Wildlife: None observed, potential for FL panther, gopher tortoise, Big Cypress fox squirrel •Water Resource Values: Adds minimally to aquifer recharge; mapped as containing hydric soil, but no wetlands observed •Connectivity: No direct connection to conservation lands; low density residential lots between property and Symphony Properties •Access: Access via Mathews St., a private road; public access is not advised because it will be available at Symphony Properties •Management Issues / Estimated Costs: Initial Exotic Removal estimated at $2,000 and ongoing annual estimated at $750; Cabbage Palm thinning estimated at $2,000; Firebreak installation estimated at $5,000 and maintenance estimated at $750 annually •Partnership Opportunities: None •Zoning/Overlays: Agricultural; Rural Fringe Mixed Use District-North Belle Meade Overlay-Neutral •Surrounding land uses: Residential, undeveloped •All Criteria Score: 156 out of 400; high restoration/ management score •Other Division Interest: Potential mitigation for Veterans Memorial Blvd. project depending on basin •Acquisition Considerations: No additional considerations 16 23 69 49 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 156/400 Awarded Points Possible Points 15 of 16 Page 5810 of 14062 BCC Conservation Collier Property Summary January 2026 Saintelmy 5-acres 16 of 16 Page 5811 of 14062 Conservation Collier Initial Criteria Screening Report Nichols Owner Name: Kathryn M. Nichols Size: 9.1 acres Folio Number: 00058880007, 00058920006, 00058960008, 00059120009, 00059240002 Staff Report Date: November 5, 2025 44 37 66 47 160 80 80 80 0 50 100 150 200 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 194/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 5812 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 2 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 4 2. Summary of Property ............................................................................................................................ 5 Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview ...........................................................................................5 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up ...........................................................................................................6 2.1 Summary of Property Information ....................................................................................................7 Table 1 – Summary of Property Information ..............................................................................7 Figure 3 - Secondary Criteria Score ............................................................................................8 Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary .............................................................................8 2.2 Summary of Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) ..............9 3. Initial Screening Criteria ...................................................................................................................... 11 3.1 Ecological Values ............................................................................................................................. 11 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities ....................................................................................................... 11 Table 3. Listed Plant Species.................................................................................................... 11 Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities ........................................................................ 12 Figure 5 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System ............................................ 13 Figure 6 – Mixed Wetland Hardwoods .................................................................................... 14 Figure 7 – Cypress ................................................................................................................... 14 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities ............................................................................................................ 15 Figure 8 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) .................................................... 16 Figure 9 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness ............................................................................. 17 3.1.3 Water Resources ................................................................................................................... 18 Figure 10 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones ............................ 19 Figure 11 - Collier County Soil Survey ...................................................................................... 20 Figure 12 LIDAR Elevation Map ............................................................................................... 21 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity ........................................................................................................ 22 Figure 13 - Conservation Lands ............................................................................................... 23 3.2 Human Values ................................................................................................................................. 24 3.2.1 Recreation ............................................................................................................................. 24 3.2.2 Accessibility ........................................................................................................................... 24 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement ......................................................................................... 24 3.2 Restoration and Management ....................................................................................................... 25 Page 5813 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 3 3.3.1 Vegetation Management ...................................................................................................... 25 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation ..................................................................................................... 25 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire ............................................................................................................ 25 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security .............................................................................................. 25 3.3.3 Assistance .............................................................................................................................. 25 3.4 Vulnerability .................................................................................................................................... 25 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use ............................................................................................................. 25 Figure 14 - Zoning .................................................................................................................... 26 Figure 15 – Future Land Use ................................................................................................... 27 3.4.2 Development Plans ............................................................................................................... 28 4. Acquisition Considerations .................................................................................................................. 28 5. Management Needs and Costs .............................................................................................................. 28 Table 4 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management ................ 28 6. Potential for Matching Funds .............................................................................................................. 28 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form ......................................................................................................... 29 8. Additional Site Photos ......................................................................................................................... 34 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions ...................................... 39 Page 5814 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 4 1. Introduction The Conservation Collier Program (Program) is an environmentally sensitive land acquisition and management program approved by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Board) in 2002 and by Collier County Voters in 2002 and 2006. The Program was active in acquisition between 2003 and 2011, under the terms of the referendum. Between 2011 and 2016, the Program was in management mode. In 2017, the Collier County Board reauthorized Conservation Collier to seek additional lands (2/14/17, Agenda Item 11B). On November 3, 2020, the Collier County electors approved the Conservation Collier Re-establishment referendum with a 76.5% majority. This Initial Criteria Screening Report (ICSR) has been prepared for the Conservation Collier Program to meet requirements specified in the Conservation Collier Implementation Ordinance, 2002-63, as amended, and for purposes of the Conservation Collier Program. The sole purpose of this report is to provide objective data to demonstrate how properties meet the criteria defined by the ordinance. The following sections characterize the property location, elaborate on the initial and secondary screening criteria scoring, and describe potential funding sources, appropriate use, site improvements, and estimated management costs. Page 5815 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 5 2. Summary of Property Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview Page 5816 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 6 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up Page 5817 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 7 2.1 Summary of Property Information Table 1 – Summary of Property Information Characteristic Value Comments Name Nichols Kathryn M. Nichols Folio Number 5 00058880007, 00058920006, 00058960008, 00059120009, 00059240002 Target Protection Area Urban Not within a Program Target Protection Mailing Area Size 9.1 acres Section, Township, and Range S36, Twn 46, R28 Zoning Category/TDRs A-MHO Maximum density is 1 unit per 5 acres FEMA Flood Map Category AH 1% annual chance of shallow flooding, usually in the form of a pond, with an average depth ranging from 1 to 3 feet. These areas have a 26% chance of flooding over the life of a 30-year mortgage. Existing structures None Adjoining properties and their Uses Undeveloped; Low density, single family; and developed RSF-3 lots Low density developed single family homes to the east west, and south; Undeveloped to the south on east side; Undeveloped road easement to the north with developed RSF-3 single family homes north of the easement Development Plans Submitted None Known Property Irregularities Archeological feature Potential archeological mound within SE corner of property Other County Dept Interest None Page 5818 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 8 Figure 3 - Secondary Criteria Score Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 1 - Ecological Value 44 160 28% 1.1 - Vegetative Communities 13 53 25% 1.2 - Wildlife Communities 13 27 50% 1.3 - Water Resources 11 27 40% 1.4 - Ecosystem Connectivity 7 53 13% 2 - Human Values 37 80 46% 2.1 - Recreation 6 34 17% 2.2 - Accessibility 23 34 67% 2.3 - Aesthetics/Cultural Enhancement 9 11 75% 3 - Restoration and Management 66 80 83% 3.1 - Vegetation Management 43 55 79% 3.2 - Remediation and Site Security 23 23 100% 3.3 - Assistance 0 2 0% 4 - Vulnerability 47 80 58% 4.1 - Zoning and Land Use 47 58 81% 4.2 - Development Plans 0 22 0% Total 194 400 49% 44 37 66 47 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 194/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 5819 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 9 2.2 Summary of Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) Criteria 1: CLIP Priority 1 Natural Community Does the property contain Upland Hardwood Forest, Scrub, Coastal Upland, Dry Prairie, or Upland Pine? NO Criteria 2: CLIP Priority 2 Natural Community Does the property contain Pine Flatwoods or Coastal Wetlands? NO Criteria 3: Other Native, Natural Communities Does the property contain other native, natural communities? YES Cypress and Mixed Wetland Hardwoods Criteria 4: Human Social Values Does the property offer cultural values, appropriate access for natural resource-based recreation, and the enhancement of the aesthetic setting of Collier County? YES The property is visible and accessible from Taylor Ter., a paved public road. It also contains a probable archaeological mound in the SE corner. Criteria 5: Water Resources Does the property offer opportunities for protection of water resource values, including aquifer recharge, water quality enhancement, protection of wetland dependent species habitat, wildfire risk reduction, storm surge protection, and flood control? YES Yes, contains wetlands and holds water during the wet season, providing stormwater storage for surrounding homes. Criteria 6: Biological and Ecological Value Does the property offer significant biological values, including biodiversity and listed species habitat? NO The property provides little wildlife habitat due to its relatively small size; however, it does provide refuge to racoons, black bears, and bobcats. Removal of exotic vegetation would provide foraging habitat for listed wading bird species. Page 5820 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 10 Criteria 7: Enhancement of Current Conservation Lands Does the property enhance and/or protect the environmental value of current conservation lands through function as a buffer, ecological link, or habitat corridor? NO Property is not adjacent to conservation land. Criteria 8: Target Area Is the property within a Board-approved target protection mailing area? NO The Nichols property met 3 out of the 8 Initial Screening Criteria. Page 5821 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 11 3. Initial Screening Criteria 3.1 Ecological Values 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities The property consists of Cypress and Mixed Wetland Hardwoods. Nearly half the property contains Cypress, which has a canopy of cypress (Taxodium sp.); a midstory of some scattered red maple (Acer rubrum) and Pond apple (Annona glabra); and groundcover consisting primarily of alligatorflag (Thalia geniculata) and swamp fern (Telmatoblechnum serrulatum). Mixed Wetland Harwoods surround the Cypress. Cypress, Slash pine (Pinus elliottii), and laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia) are present in the canopy. Although the midstory is dominated by the non-native, invasive plant shoebutton ardisia (Ardisia elliptica), red maple, pond apple, cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto), strangler fig (Ficus aurea), wild coffee (Psychotria nervosa), and myrsine (Myrsine cubana) are also present in the midstory. The groundcover vegetation includes primarily swamp fern with some muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia). Several non-native, invasive plants were observed within the property including: shoebutton ardisia, air potato (Dioscorea bulbifera) – which is very prevalent in the southern parcel, Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia), old-world climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum), rosary pea (Abrus precatorius), bishopwood (Bischofia javanica), twoleaf night shade (Solanum diphyllum), wedelia (Sphagneticola trilobata), strawberry guava (Psidium cattleianum), climbing cassia (Senna pendula var. glabrata), java plum (Syzygium cumini), and schefflera (Heptapleurum actinophyllum). Table 3. Listed Plant Species Common Name Scientific Name State Status Federal Status Cardinal air plant Tillandsia fasciculata Endangered Not Listed Page 5822 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 12 Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Page 5823 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 13 Figure 5 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System Page 5824 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 14 Figure 6 – Mixed Wetland Hardwoods Figure 7 – Cypress Page 5825 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 15 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities The property could provide limited foraging habitat for listed wading birds after the removal of invasive exotic species. No listed wildlife was observed on the property. It is likely that bobcats, black bears, and raccoons use the property. Page 5826 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 16 Figure 8 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) Page 5827 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 17 Figure 9 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness Page 5828 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 18 3.1.3 Water Resources The property holds water during the rainy season and is lower than surrounding developed parcels. Seasonal water levels fluctuate between 2-8 inches, with water potentially deeper within the Cypress towards the center of the property. The property also provides moderate aquifer recharge capacity. Despite the fact that nearly the entire property is mapped as having non-hydric “Tuscawilla Fine Sand” soil – a nearly level, poorly drained soil associated with flatwoods and hammocks - the property is a wetland. Page 5829 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 19 Figure 10 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones Page 5830 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 20 Figure 11 - Collier County Soil Survey Page 5831 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 21 Figure 12 LIDAR Elevation Map Page 5832 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 22 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity This property is not adjacent to conservation land; however undeveloped parcels to the east between it and Williams Farms (which is approximately 400 feet away) are undeveloped. Page 5833 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 23 Figure 13 - Conservation Lands Page 5834 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 24 3.2 Human Values 3.2.1 Recreation The property could be used for limited, seasonal hiking as it holds water for most of the rainy season. 3.2.2 Accessibility The site is directly accessible from Taylor Terrace and Taylor Rd. N..; however, street parking would be discouraged at this location due to the residential nature of the street, and creation of on-site parking would be discouraged due to considerable wetland impacts. A trail could be created to be accessible to pedestrians. 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement This property is visible from a paved, public road. It contains very good examples of mature cypress trees. There is also a probable archaeological mound feature within the northeast corner of the property. Page 5835 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 25 3.2 Restoration and Management 3.3.1 Vegetation Management 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation Invasive vegetation infestation rates are between 25-40% on this property, with varying densities throughout. Shoebutton ardisia (Ardisia elliptica) is present and dense throughout the midstory of the Mixed Wetland Hardwoods. Air potato (Dioscorea bulbifera) blankets areas of the Mixed Wetland Hardwoods in the southern-most parcel. Other exotics observed include Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia), old-world climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum), rosary pea (Abrus precatorius), bishopwood (Bischofia javanica), twoleaf night shade (Solanum diphyllum), wedelia (Sphagneticola trilobata), strawberry guava (Psidium cattleianum), climbing cassia (Senna pendula var. glabrata), java plum (Syzygium cumini), and schefflera (Heptapleurum actinophyllum). 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire The wet nature of the site would not be compatible with the use of prescribed fire. 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security The property requires exotic plant removal. Site security issues could include trespass, but is not anticipated to be unmanageable. Primary issue observed was trash that appeared to be drug into the property by animals. 3.3.3 Assistance No management assistance is anticipated with this property, but staff may seek funding assistance from the state’s Invasive Plant Management Section. 3.4 Vulnerability 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use This property is zoned A-MHO, which allows 1 unit per 5 acres; however, because the property consists of 5 parcels, 5 dwelling units could potentially be built within the property. Page 5836 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 26 Figure 14 - Zoning Page 5837 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 27 Figure 15 – Future Land Use Page 5838 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 28 3.4.2 Development Plans No development plans exist on any of the 5 parcels of the property. 4. Acquisition Considerations Staff would like to bring the following items to the attention of the Advisory Committee during the review of this property. The following does not affect the scoring. The following are items that will be addressed in the Executive Summary to the Board of County Commissioners if this property moves forward for ranking. No additional acquisition considerations. 5. Management Needs and Costs Table 4 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management Management Element Initial Cost Annual Recurring Cost Comments Invasive Vegetation Removal $4,600 $1,800 Initial removal assumes a combination of cutting and removing from site, cutting and stacking, and treat in place – average cost estimated to be $500 per acre. Recurring cost estimated to be $200 per acre. Signage $200 N/A Total $4,800 $1,800 6. Potential for Matching Funds There are no known matching funds or partnership opportunities for acquisition in this area. Page 5839 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 29 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form Property Name: Nichols Target Protection Mailing Area: N/A (near Williams Farms) Folio(s): 00058880007, 00058920006, 00058960008, 00059120009, 00059240002 Secondary Criteria Scoring Possible Points Awarded Points Percentage 1 - Ecological Value 160 44 28 2 - Human Value 80 37 46 3 - Restoration and Management 80 66 83 4 - Vulnerability 80 47 58 TOTAL SCORE 400 194 49 1 - ECOLOGICAL VALUES (40% of total) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 1.1 VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES 200 50 1.1.1 - Priority natural communities (Select highest score) a. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 1 communities (1130 - Rockland Hammock, 1210 - Scrub, 1213 - Sand Pine Scrub, 1214 - Coastal Scrub, 1312 - Scrubby Flatwoods, 1610 - Beach Dune, 1620 - Coastal Berm, 1630 - Coastal Grasslands, 1640 - Coastal Strand, or 1650 - Maritime Hammock) 100 b. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 2 communities (22211 - Hydric Pine Flatwoods, 2221 - Wet Flatwoods, or 1311 - Mesic Flatwoods) 60 c. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 3 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp, or 5240 - Salt Marsh) 50 d. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 4 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp) 25 1.1.2 - Plant community diversity (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥ 3 CLC native plant communities (Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System native plant communities) 20 b. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC native plant communities 10 10 Cypress; Mixed wetland hardwoods c. Parcel has 0 CLC native plant communities 0 1.1.3 - Listed plant species (excluding commercially exploited species) (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥5 CLC listed plant species 30 b. Parcel has 3-4 CLC listed plant species 20 c. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC listed plant species 10 10 T. fasciculata d. Parcel has 0 CLC listed plant species 0 1.1.4 - Invasive Plant Infestation (Select highest score) Page 5840 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 30 a. 0 - 10% infestation 50 b. 10 - 25% infestation 40 c. 25 - 50% infestation 30 30 d. 50 - 75% infestation 20 e. ≥75% infestation 10 1.2 - WILDLIFE COMMUNITIES 100 50 1.2.1 - Listed wildlife species (Select the highest score) a. Listed wildlife species documented on the parcel 80 b. Listed wildlife species documented on adjacent property 60 c CLIP Potential Habitat Richness ≥5 species 40 40 d. No listed wildlife documented near parcel 0 1.2.2 - Significant wildlife habitat (Rookeries, roosts, denning sites, nesting grounds, high population densities, etc) (Select highest score) a. Parcel protects significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 20 b. Parcel enhances adjacent to significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 10 10 c. Parcel does not enhance significant wildlife habitat 0 1.3 - WATER RESOURCES 100 40 1.3.1 - Aquifer recharge (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is located within a wellfield protection zone or within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 1 area 40 b. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 2 or 3 area 30 c. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 4 or 5 area 20 20 d. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 6 area 0 0 1.3.2 - Surface Water Protection (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an Outstanding Florida Waterbody 30 b. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for a creek, river, lake, canal or other surface water body 20 c. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an identified flowway 15 d. Wetlands exist on site 10 10 e. Parcel does not provide opportunities for surface water quality enhancement 0 0 1.3.3 - Floodplain Management (Select all that apply) a. Parcel has depressional or slough soils 10 b. Parcel has known history of flooding and is likely to provide onsite water attenuation 10 10 c. Parcel provides storm surge buffering 10 d. Parcel does not provide floodplain management benefits 0 1.4 - ECOSYSTEM CONNECTIVITY 200 25 1.4.1 - Acreage (Select Highest Score) a. Parcel is ≥ 300 acres 150 Page 5841 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 31 b. Parcel is ≥ 100 acres 100 b. Parcel is ≥ 50 acres 75 c. Parcel is ≥ 25 acres 25 d. Parcel is ≥ 10 acres 15 e. Parcel is < 10 acres 0 0 1.4.2 - Connectivity (Select highest score) a. Parcel is immediately contiguous with conservation lands 50 b. Parcel is not immediately contiguous, but parcels between it and nearby conservation lands are undeveloped 25 25 c. Parcel is isolated from conservation land 0 0 ECOLOGICAL VALUES TOTAL POINTS 600 165 ECOLOGICAL VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*160) 160 44 2 - HUMAN VALUES (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 2.1 - RECREATION 120 20 2.1.1 - Compatible recreation activities (Select all that apply) a. Hunting 20 b. Fishing 20 c. Water-based recreation (paddling, swimming, etc) 20 d. Biking 20 e. Equestrian 20 f. Passive natural-resource based recreation (Hiking, photography, wildlife watching, environmental education, etc) 20 20 g. Parcel is incompatible with nature-based recreation 0 2.2 - ACCESSIBILITY 120 80 2.2.1 - Seasonality (Select the highest score) a. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation year round 20 b. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation seasonally 10 10 c. Parcel is inaccessible for land-based recreation 0 2.2.2 - Vehicle access (Select the highest score) a. Public access via paved road 50 50 Taylor Ter. b. Public access via unpaved road 30 c. Public access via private road 20 d. No public access 0 2.2.3 - Parking Availability (Select the highest score) a. Minor improvements necessary to provide on-site parking 40 b. Major improvements necessary to provide on-site parking (Requires site development plan) 25 b. Public parking available nearby or on adjacent preserve 20 c. Street parking available 10 10 d. No public parking available 0 0 Page 5842 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 32 2.2.4 - Pedestrian access (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is easily accessible to pedestrians (within walking distance of housing development) 10 10 Lake Trafford Shores b. Parcel is not easily accessible to pedestrians 0 2.3 - AESTHETICS/CULTURAL ENHANCEMENT 40 30 2.3.1 - Aesthetic/cultural value (Choose all that apply) a. Mature/outstanding native vegetation 5 5 b. Scenic vistas 5 c. Frontage enhances aesthetics of public thoroughfare 10 10 d. Archaeological/historical structures present 15 15 e. Other (Please describe) 5 f. None 0 HUMAN VALUES TOTAL SCORE 280 130 HUMAN VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 37 3 - RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 3.1 - VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 120 95 3.1.1 - Invasive plant management needs (Select the highest score) a. Minimal invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (<30%) 100 b. Moderate invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (30-65%) 75 75 c. Major invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 50 d. Major invasive/nuisance plant management and replanting necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 25 e. Restoration of native plant community not feasible 0 3.1.2 - Prescribed fire necessity and compatibility (Select the highest score) a. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is compatible with prescribed fire or parcel does not contain fire dependent plant communities 20 20 b. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is incompatible with prescribed fire 0 3.2 - REMEDIATION AND SITE SECURITY 50 50 3.2.1 - Site remediation and human conflict potential (Dumping, contamination, trespassing, vandalism, other) (Select the highest score) a. Minimal site remediation or human conflict issues predicted 50 50 b. Moderate site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 20 Page 5843 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 33 c. Major site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 5 d. Resolving site remediation or human conflict issues not feasible 0 3.3 - ASSISTANCE 5 0 3.4.1 - Management assistance by other entity a. Management assistance by other entity likely 5 b. Management assistance by other entity unlikely 0 0 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT TOTAL SCORE 175 145 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 66 4 - VULNERABILITY (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 4.1 - ZONING AND LAND USE 130 105 4.1.1 - Zoning and land use designation (Select the highest score) a. Zoning allows for Single Family, Multifamily, industrial or commercial 100 b. Zoning allows for density of no greater than 1 unit per 5 acres 75 75 c. Zoning allows for agricultural use /density of no greater than 1 unit per 40 acres 50 d. Zoning favors stewardship or conservation 0 4.1.2 - Future Land Use Type (Select the highest score) a. Parcel designated Urban 30 30 b. Parcel designated Estates, Rural Fringe Receiving and Neutral, Agriculture 25 c. Parcel designated Rural Fringe Sending, Rural Lands Stewardship Area 5 d. Parcel is designated Conservation 0 4.2 - DEVELOPMENT PLANS 50 0 4.2.1 - Development plans (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has been approved for development 20 b. SFWMD and/or USACOE permit has been applied for or SDP application has been submitted 15 c. Parcel has no current development plans 0 0 4.2.2 - Site characteristics amenable to development (Select all that apply) a. Parcel is primarily upland 10 b. Parcel is along a major roadway 10 c. Parcel is >10 acres 5 d. Parcel is within 1 mile of a current or planned commercial or multi- unit residential development 5 VULNERABILITY TOTAL SCORE 180 105 VULNERABILITY WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 47 Page 5844 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 34 8. Additional Site Photos Air potato in south parcel View into property from Taylor Terrace Page 5845 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 35 Mixed Wetland Hardwoods Mixed Wetland Hardwoods Page 5846 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 36 Mixed Wetland Hardwoods Looking up to archaeological mound Page 5847 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 37 Cypress on property with Lake Trafford behind View looking north Page 5848 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 38 View looking north View looking southwest with Lake Trafford behind Page 5849 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 39 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions This report makes use of data layers from the Florida Natural Areas Inventory and University of Florida Critical Lands and Waters Identification Project (CLIP4). CLIP4 is a collection of spatial data that identify statewide priorities for a broad range of natural resources in Florida. It was developed through a collaborative effort between the Florida Areas Natural Inventory (FNAI), the University of Florida GeoPlan Center and Center for Landscape Conservation Planning, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). It is used in the Florida Forever Program to evaluate properties for acquisition. CLIP4 is organized into a set of core natural resource data layers which are representative of 5 resource categories: biodiversity, landscapes, surface water, groundwater and marine. The first 3 categories have also been combined into the Aggregated layer, which identifies 5 priority levels for natural resource conservation. Below is a description of each of the three CLIP4 data layers used in this report. Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Consists of 12 priority natural community types: upland glades, pine rocklands, seepage slopes, scrub, sandhill, sandhill upland lakes, rockland hammock, coastal uplands, imperiled coastal lakes, dry prairie, upland pine, pine flatwoods, upland hardwood forest, or coastal wetlands. These natural communities are prioritized by a combination of their heritage global status rank (G-rank) and landscape context, based on the Land Use Intensity Index (subset of CLIP Landscape Integrity Index) and FNAI Potential Natural Areas. Priority 1 includes G1-G3 communities with Very High or High landscape context. Priority 2 includes G1-G3 Medium and G4 Very High/High. Priority 3 includes G4 Medium and G5 Very High/High. Priority 5 is G5 Medium. This data layer was created by FNAI originally to inform the Florida Forever environmental land acquisition program. The natural communities were mapped primarily based on the FNAI/FWC Cooperative Land Cover (CLC) data layer, which is a compilation of best-available land cover data for the entire state. The CLC is based on both remote-sensed (from aerial photography, primarily from water management district FLUCCS data) and ground-truthed (from field surveys on many conservation lands) data. Figure 9 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness This CLIP version 4.0 data layer is unchanged from CLIP v3.0. FWC Potential Habitat Richness. Because Strategic Habitat Conservation Areas (SHCA)s do not address species richness, FWC also developed the potential habitat richness layer to identify areas of overlapping vertebrate species habitat. FWC created a statewide potential habitat model for each species included in their analysis. In some cases, only a portion of the potential habitat was ultimately designated as SHCA for each species. The Potential Habitat Richness layer includes the entire potential habitat model for each species and provides a count of the number of species habitat models occurring at each location. The highest number of focal species co-occurring at any location in the model is 13. Page 5850 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Nichols Folio No: Multiple Owner Name(s): Kathyrn M. Nichols Date: November 5, 2025 40 Figure 10 - CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones High priorities indicate high potential for recharge to an underlying aquifer system (typically the Floridan aquifer but could be intermediate or surficial aquifers in some portions of the state). The highest priorities indicate high potential for recharge to springs or public water supplies. This figure also includes Wellfield Protection Zones. Collier County Wellfield Protection Zones are referenced in the Land Development Code and updated in 2010 by Pollution Control and Prevention Department Staff. The public water supply wellfields, identified in section 3.06.06 and permitted by the SFWMD for potable water to withdraw a minimum of 100,000 average gallons per day (GPD), are identified as protected wellfields, around which specific land use and activity (regulated development) shall be regulated under this section. Page 5851 of 14062 Conservation Collier Initial Criteria Screening Report Saintelmy 10-acres Owner: Wilson Saintelmy Acreage: 10.09 ac Folios: 00301960001, 00301920009 Staff Report Date: November 5, 2025 92 23 64 51 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 230/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 5852 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 2 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 4 2. Summary of Property ............................................................................................................................ 5 Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview ...........................................................................................5 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up .........................................................................................................................6 Figure 3 – Surrounding Lands ...................................................................................................................7 2.1 Summary of Property Information ....................................................................................................8 Table 1 – Summary of Property Information .....................................................................................8 Figure 4 - Secondary Criteria Score ....................................................................................................9 Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary .....................................................................................9 2.2 Summary of Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) ........... 10 3. Initial Screening Criteria ...................................................................................................................... 12 3.1 Ecological Values ............................................................................................................................. 12 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities ....................................................................................................... 12 Figure 5 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities ........................................................................ 13 Figure 6 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System ............................................ 14 Figure 7 – Mesic pine flatwood ............................................................................................... 15 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities ............................................................................................................ 16 Table 3 – Listed Wildlife Detected ........................................................................................... 16 Figure 8 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) .................................................... 17 Figure 9 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness ............................................................................. 18 3.1.3 Water Resources ................................................................................................................... 19 Figure 10 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones ............................ 20 Figure 11 - Collier County Soil Survey ...................................................................................... 21 Figure 12 LIDAR Elevation Map ............................................................................................... 22 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity ........................................................................................................ 23 Figure 13 - Conservation Lands ............................................................................................... 24 3.2 Human Values ................................................................................................................................. 25 3.2.1 Recreation ............................................................................................................................. 25 3.2.2 Accessibility ........................................................................................................................... 25 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement ......................................................................................... 25 3.2 Restoration and Management ....................................................................................................... 26 Page 5853 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 3 3.3.1 Vegetation Management ...................................................................................................... 26 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation ..................................................................................................... 26 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire ............................................................................................................ 26 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security .............................................................................................. 26 3.3.3 Assistance .............................................................................................................................. 26 3.4 Vulnerability .................................................................................................................................... 26 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use ............................................................................................................. 26 Figure 14 - Zoning .................................................................................................................... 27 Figure 15 - Zoning Overlays ..................................................................................................... 28 Figure 16 – Future Land Use ................................................................................................... 29 3.4.2 Development Plans ............................................................................................................... 30 4. Acquisition Considerations .................................................................................................................. 30 5. Management Needs and Costs .............................................................................................................. 30 Table 4 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management ................ 30 6. Potential for Matching Funds .............................................................................................................. 30 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form ......................................................................................................... 31 8. Additional Site Photos ......................................................................................................................... 37 ................................................................................................................................................ 37 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions ...................................... 42 Page 5854 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 4 1. Introduction The Conservation Collier Program (Program) is an environmentally sensitive land acquisition and management program approved by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Board) in 2002 and by Collier County Voters in 2002 and 2006. The Program was active in acquisition between 2003 and 2011, under the terms of the referendum. Between 2011 and 2016, the Program was in management mode. In 2017, the Collier County Board reauthorized Conservation Collier to seek additional lands (2/14/17, Agenda Item 11B). On November 3, 2020, the Collier County electors approved the Conservation Collier Re-establishment referendum with a 76.5% majority. This Initial Criteria Screening Report (ICSR) has been prepared for the Conservation Collier Program to meet requirements specified in the Conservation Collier Implementation Ordinance, 2002-63, as amended, and for purposes of the Conservation Collier Program. The sole purpose of this report is to provide objective data to demonstrate how properties meet the criteria defined by the ordinance. The following sections characterize the property location, elaborate on the initial and secondary screening criteria scoring, and describe potential funding sources, appropriate use, site improvements, and estimated management costs. Page 5855 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 5 2. Summary of Property Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview Page 5856 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 6 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up Page 5857 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 7 Figure 3 – Surrounding Lands Page 5858 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 8 2.1 Summary of Property Information Table 1 – Summary of Property Information Characteristic Value Comments Name Saintelmy 10- acres Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number Two 00301960001, 00301920009 Target Protection Area N/A Just outside North Belle Meade TPMA Size 10.09 acres Section, Township, and Range S14, Twn 49, R27 Zoning Category/TDRs A – RFMUD- NBMO-Neutral Base Zoning is Agricultural; Neutral Lands within Rural Fringe Mixed Use District within the North Belle Meade Overlay; Allowable use is 1 residential dwelling per 5 acres. Existing structures None Adjoining properties and their Uses Residential, Conservation, undeveloped Single Family Residence adjacent to the west; private Conservation Easements to the south; undeveloped Neutral Lands to the north and east - east is undeveloped School Board property that will become a H.S. and Elementary School that are not in the 5-year plan. Development Plans Submitted None Known Property Irregularities None known Other County Dept Interest Transportation Potential mitigation for Veterans Memorial Blvd. Project depending on basin Page 5859 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 9 Figure 4 - Secondary Criteria Score Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 1 - Ecological Value 92 160 58% 1.1 - Vegetative Communities 32 53 60% 1.2 - Wildlife Communities 24 27 90% 1.3 - Water Resources 19 27 70% 1.4 - Ecosystem Connectivity 17 53 33% 2 - Human Values 23 80 29% 2.1 - Recreation 17 34 50% 2.2 - Accessibility 6 34 17% 2.3 - Aesthetics/Cultural Enhancement 0 11 0% 3 - Restoration and Management 64 80 80% 3.1 - Vegetation Management 55 55 100% 3.2 - Remediation and Site Security 9 23 40% 3.3 - Assistance 0 2 0% 4 - Vulnerability 51 80 64% 4.1 - Zoning and Land Use 44 58 77% 4.2 - Development Plans 7 22 30% Total 230 400 57% 92 23 64 51 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 230/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 5860 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 10 2.2 Summary of Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) Criteria 1: CLIP Priority 1 Natural Community Does the property contain Upland Hardwood Forest, Scrub, Coastal Upland, Dry Prairie, or Upland Pine? NO Property does not contain CLIP Priority 1 Natural Community. Criteria 2: CLIP Priority 2 Natural Community Does the property contain Pine Flatwoods or Coastal Wetlands? YES Property contains Mesic Pine Flatwoods. Criteria 3: Other Native, Natural Communities Does the property contain other native, natural communities? NO Property does not contain other native, natural communities Criteria 4: Human Social Values Does the property offer cultural values, appropriate access for natural resource-based recreation, and the enhancement of the aesthetic setting of Collier County? NO The property is not visible or readily accessible from a public roadway. There is potential access in the future when the schools are built, but there is currently no public access the property. Criteria 5: Water Resources Does the property offer opportunities for protection of water resource values, including aquifer recharge, water quality enhancement, protection of wetland dependent species habitat, wildfire risk reduction, storm surge protection, and flood control? YES The property is mapped as containing nearly 100% hydric soils and most likely holds water in small low areas during the wet season. Criteria 6: Biological and Ecological Value Does the property offer significant biological values, including biodiversity and listed species habitat? YES The parcels provide FL panther habitat, FL black bear habitat and potential Big Cypress fox squirrel, red-cockaded woodpecker, and gopher tortoise habitat. Page 5861 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 11 Criteria 7: Enhancement of Current Conservation Lands Does the property enhance and/or protect the environmental value of current conservation lands through function as a buffer, ecological link or habitat corridor? YES This property is adjacent to a 10-acre private conservation easement to the south. Currently there is habitat connectivity between this site and the Conservation Collier Symphony Properties Preserve. This property provides an ecological link to the northern range expansion goals of the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Recovery Plan. Criteria 8: Target Area Is the property within a Board-approved target protection mailing area? NO The Saintelmy 10-acre property met 4 out of the 8 Initial Screening Criteria. Page 5862 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 12 3. Initial Screening Criteria 3.1 Ecological Values 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities The vegetative community found on the Saintelmy 10-acre property is similar to that found on the Symphony Properties Preserve to the west. The primary plant community present can best be described as Mesic Pine Flatwoods. The area is mapped as Hydric Pine Flatwoods and does contain occasional buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) and cypress (Taxodium spp.), but hydrology changes have caused encroachment of more upland vegetation, such as winged sumac (Rhus copallinum) and American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana). The canopy is dominated by slash pine (Pinus elliottii). The midstory is dominated by cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto). Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) and oak (Quercus sp) are also present. The ground cover is a mix of grasses, sedges, and herbaceous plants in the groundcover including sawgrass (Cladium jamaicense) in lower areas, muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) wiregrass (Aristida stricta), bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum), black root (Pterocaulon pycnostachyum), and greenbriar (Smilax sp). Invasive plants encountered include melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia), Caesar weed (Urena lobata), Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia), lantana (Lantana strigocamara), and earleaf acacia (Acacia auriculiformis). No listed plant species were observed on the property during the site visit. Page 5863 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 13 Figure 5 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Page 5864 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 14 Figure 6 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System Page 5865 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 15 Figure 7 – Mesic pine flatwood Page 5866 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 16 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities CLIP4 Species Richness Maps show potential for 5-6 focal species to utilize the properties including federally endangered Florida panther, red-cockaded woodpecker, Florida bonneted bat, and state- threatened Florida gopher tortoise and Big Cypress fox squirrel. The property could become nesting/foraging habitat for endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers in the future if existing clusters to the south expand north. Table 3 – Listed Wildlife Detected Common Name Scientific Name State Status Federal Status Mode of Detection Gopher tortoise Gopherus polyphemus Threatened Not listed Active burrow observed Page 5867 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 17 Figure 8 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) Page 5868 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 18 Figure 9 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness Page 5869 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 19 3.1.3 Water Resources Low areas within the property hold shallow surface water during the wet season. This may provide some seasonal habitat for wetland dependent species such as toads and frogs. Nearly the entire property is mapped as containing the depressional soil “Holopaw Fine Sand, limestone substratum”, which is associated with sloughs and broad, poorly defined drainageways. However, no sloughs or drainageways were observed on site. A small portion of the eastern side of the property is mapped as containing “Oldsmar fine sand”, a non-hydric soil associated with flatwoods These parcels do not provide significant aquifer recharge capacity. However, both parcels are within the 20-year flood zone protection area of the Golden Gate Wellfield. Contaminants spilled on the surface of these properties would take approximately 20 years to reach the groundwater associated with the well. Page 5870 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 20 Figure 10 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones Page 5871 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 21 Figure 11 - Collier County Soil Survey Page 5872 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 22 Figure 12 LIDAR Elevation Map Page 5873 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 23 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity These parcels directly connect to a 10-acre conservation easement to the south and to undeveloped Neutral and Sending Lands of the North Belle Meade area. The conservation easement is held by the US Fish and Wildlife Service for preservation related to the Estates of Twin Eagles. Telemetry data shows Florida panther use this area to cross between Golden Gate Estates and larger conservation areas to the south and the east. Page 5874 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 24 Figure 13 - Conservation Lands Page 5875 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 25 3.2 Human Values 3.2.1 Recreation These parcels could provide year-round access for recreational activities including but not limited to hiking and horseback riding. Hunting could be a potential use if enough adjacent lands were acquired. The open landscape provides opportunities for wildlife viewing. 3.2.2 Accessibility The property is currently accessible along a sugar sand trail heading south off Frangipani Ave. Public access would not be advised and would not be necessary since public access to similar habitat will be available approximately ¼ mile away at Symphony Properties. 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement These parcels do not present any unique aesthetic or cultural enhancements. Page 5876 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 26 3.2 Restoration and Management 3.3.1 Vegetation Management 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation Invasive vegetation infestation is not terribly high in these parcels, at approximately 10%. There are some varying sizes of melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia) which appears to be the most widespread invasive plant encountered. Other invasives present include Caesar weed (Urena lobata), Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia), lantana (Lantana strigocamara), and earleaf acacia (Acacia auriculiformis). 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire These parcels would benefit from regular prescribed burning. Their relatively small size limits, but does not bar, the application of prescribed fire. Although native, cabbage palms can create an obstacle to restoration by overcrowding more desirable species and creating fuel loads that other species cannot tolerate when burned. When occurring at sufficient density, cabbage palms burn at high temperatures that kill the overstory trees. Some cabbage palms on the property may have to be chemically or mechanically thinned in order the maintain the slash pine canopy during prescribed fire. Firebreaks would need to be installed along all four boundary lines. 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security Off-road vehicle trespass is occurring within the property and surrounding parcels. A shotgun shell was observed on the northern side of the property. 3.3.3 Assistance Assistance is not predicted. 3.4 Vulnerability 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use These parcels are designated as Neutral Lands in the Rural Fringe Mixed Use Overlay (RFMUO) with a North Belle Meade Overlay. RFMUO Neutral Lands designation allows for 1 dwelling unit per 5 acres, or 1 dwelling unit per parcel if the parcel is under 5 acres. Therefore, two dwelling units could be developed on each of the Saintelmy parcels. Page 5877 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 27 Figure 14 - Zoning Page 5878 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 28 Figure 15 - Zoning Overlays Page 5879 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 29 Figure 16 – Future Land Use Page 5880 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 30 3.4.2 Development Plans No development plans currently exist on the property. 4. Acquisition Considerations Staff would like to bring the following items to the attention of the Advisory Committee during the review of this property. The following does not affect the scoring. The following are items that will be addressed in the Executive Summary to the Board of County Commissioners if this property moves forward for ranking. Transportation Planning is currently looking for mitigation lands that could satisfy requirements for development of the Veterans Memorial Blvd. Project. Although it is unlikely that these parcels could satisfy the requirement because they are located within a different basin, Transportation is checking with their consultants to determine any possibility. 5. Management Needs and Costs Table 4 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management Management Element Initial Cost Annual Recurring Cost Comments Invasive Vegetation Removal $3,000 $1,500 $300/acre initial, $150/acre recurring. 10.09- acres; treatments would occur with Symphony Properties treatments Cabbage Palm Treatment $2,000 N/A $400/acre – approximately 5 acres needing treatment Trail/Firebreak Installation and Maintenance $10,000 $1,500 Installing firebreaks along property boundaries Total $15,000 $3,000 6. Potential for Matching Funds There are no known matching funds or partnership opportunities for acquisition in this area. Page 5881 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 31 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form Property Name: Saintelmy 10-acres Target Protection Mailing Area: N/A Folio(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 Secondary Criteria Scoring Possible Points Awarded Points Percentage 1 - Ecological Value 160 92 58 2 - Human Value 80 23 29 3 - Restoration and Management 80 64 80 4 - Vulnerability 80 51 64 TOTAL SCORE 400 230 57 1 - ECOLOGICAL VALUES (40% of total) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 1.1 VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES 200 120 1.1.1 - Priority natural communities (Select highest score) a. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 1 communities (1130 - Rockland Hammock, 1210 - Scrub, 1213 - Sand Pine Scrub, 1214 - Coastal Scrub, 1312 - Scrubby Flatwoods, 1610 - Beach Dune, 1620 - Coastal Berm, 1630 - Coastal Grasslands, 1640 - Coastal Strand, or 1650 - Maritime Hammock) 100 b. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 2 communities (22211 - Hydric Pine Flatwoods, 2221 - Wet Flatwoods, or 1311 - Mesic Flatwoods) 60 60 Mesic Pine Flatwoods c. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 3 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp, or 5240 - Salt Marsh) 50 d. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 4 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp) 25 1.1.2 - Plant community diversity (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥ 3 CLC native plant communities (Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System native plant communities) 20 b. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC native plant communities 10 10 Mesic Pine Flatwoods c. Parcel has 0 CLC native plant communities 0 1.1.3 - Listed plant species (excluding commercially exploited species) (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥5 CLC listed plant species 30 b. Parcel has 3-4 CLC listed plant species 20 c. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC listed plant species 10 d. Parcel has 0 CLC listed plant species 0 0 1.1.4 - Invasive Plant Infestation (Select highest score) a. 0 - 10% infestation 50 50 b. 10 - 25% infestation 40 Page 5882 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 32 c. 25 - 50% infestation 30 d. 50 - 75% infestation 20 e. ≥75% infestation 10 1.2 - WILDLIFE COMMUNITIES 100 90 1.2.1 - Listed wildlife species (Select the highest score) a. Listed wildlife species documented on the parcel 80 80 gopher tortoise burrow b. Listed wildlife species documented on adjacent property 60 c CLIP Potential Habitat Richness ≥5 species 40 d. No listed wildlife documented near parcel 0 1.2.2 - Significant wildlife habitat (Rookeries, roosts, denning sites, nesting grounds, high population densities, etc) (Select highest score) a. Parcel protects significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 20 b. Parcel enhances adjacent to significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 10 10 adjacent to CE and hundreds of undeveloped acres c. Parcel does not enhance significant wildlife habitat 0 1.3 - WATER RESOURCES 100 70 1.3.1 - Aquifer recharge (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is located within a wellfield protection zone or within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 1 area 40 40 b. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 2 or 3 area 30 c. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 4 or 5 area 20 d. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 6 area 0 0 1.3.2 - Surface Water Protection (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an Outstanding Florida Waterbody 30 b. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for a creek, river, lake, canal or other surface water body 20 c. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an identified flowway 15 d. Wetlands exist on site 10 10 e. Parcel does not provide opportunities for surface water quality enhancement 0 1.3.3 - Floodplain Management (Select all that apply) a. Parcel has depressional or slough soils 10 10 b. Parcel has known history of flooding and is likely to provide onsite water attenuation 10 10 Page 5883 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 33 c. Parcel provides storm surge buffering 10 d. Parcel does not provide floodplain management benefits 0 1.4 - ECOSYSTEM CONNECTIVITY 200 65 1.4.1 - Acreage (Select Highest Score) a. Parcel is ≥ 300 acres 150 b. Parcel is ≥ 100 acres 100 b. Parcel is ≥ 50 acres 75 c. Parcel is ≥ 25 acres 25 d. Parcel is ≥ 10 acres 15 15 e. Parcel is < 10 acres 0 1.4.2 - Connectivity (Select highest score) a. Parcel is immediately contiguous with conservation lands 50 50 b. Parcel is not immediately contiguous, but parcels between it and nearby conservation lands are undeveloped 25 c. Parcel is isolated from conservation land 0 ECOLOGICAL VALUES TOTAL POINTS 600 345 ECOLOGICAL VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*160) 160 92 2 - HUMAN VALUES (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 2.1 - RECREATION 120 60 2.1.1 - Compatible recreation activities (Select all that apply) a. Hunting 20 20 b. Fishing 20 c. Water-based recreation (paddling, swimming, etc) 20 d. Biking 20 e. Equestrian 20 20 f. Passive natural-resource based recreation (Hiking, photography, wildlife watching, environmental education, etc) 20 20 g. Parcel is incompatible with nature-based recreation 0 2.2 - ACCESSIBILITY 120 20 2.2.1 - Seasonality (Select the highest score) a. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation year round 20 20 b. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation seasonally 10 c. Parcel is inaccessible for land-based recreation 0 2.2.2 - Vehicle access (Select the highest score) a. Public access via paved road 50 b. Public access via unpaved road 30 c. Public access via private road 20 d. No public access 0 0 2.2.3 - Parking Availability (Select the highest score) Page 5884 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 34 a. Minor improvements necessary to provide on-site parking 40 b. Major improvements necessary to provide on-site parking (Requires site development plan) 25 b. Public parking available nearby or on adjacent preserve 20 c. Street parking available 10 d. No public parking available 0 0 2.2.4 - Pedestrian access (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is easily accessible to pedestrians (within walking distance of housing development) 10 b. Parcel is not easily accessible to pedestrians 0 0 2.3 - AESTHETICS/CULTURAL ENHANCEMENT 40 0 2.3.1 - Aesthetic/cultural value (Choose all that apply) a. Mature/outstanding native vegetation 5 b. Scenic vistas 5 c. Frontage enhances aesthetics of public thoroughfare 10 d. Archaeological/historical structures present 15 e. Other (Please describe) 5 f. None 0 HUMAN VALUES TOTAL SCORE 280 80 HUMAN VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 23 3 - RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 3.1 - VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 120 120 3.1.1 - Invasive plant management needs (Select the highest score) a. Minimal invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (<30%) 100 100 b. Moderate invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (30-65%) 75 c. Major invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 50 d. Major invasive/nuisance plant management and replanting necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 25 e. Restoration of native plant community not feasible 0 3.1.2 - Prescribed fire necessity and compatibility (Select the highest score) a. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is compatible with prescribed fire or parcel does not contain fire dependent plant communities 20 20 b. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is incompatible with prescribed fire 0 Page 5885 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 35 3.2 - REMEDIATION AND SITE SECURITY 50 20 3.2.1 - Site remediation and human conflict potential (Dumping, contamination, trespassing, vandalism, other) (Select the highest score) a. Minimal site remediation or human conflict issues predicted 50 b. Moderate site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 20 20 Vehicle trespass c. Major site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 5 d. Resolving site remediation or human conflict issues not feasible 0 3.3 - ASSISTANCE 5 0 3.4.1 - Management assistance by other entity a. Management assistance by other entity likely 5 b. Management assistance by other entity unlikely 0 0 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT TOTAL SCORE 175 140 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 64 4 - VULNERABILITY (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 4.1 - ZONING AND LAND USE 130 100 4.1.1 - Zoning and land use designation (Select the highest score) a. Zoning allows for Single Family, Multifamily, industrial or commercial 100 b. Zoning allows for density of no greater than 1 unit per 5 acres 75 75 c. Zoning allows for agricultural use /density of no greater than 1 unit per 40 acres 50 d. Zoning favors stewardship or conservation 0 4.1.2 - Future Land Use Type (Select the highest score) a. Parcel designated Urban 30 b. Parcel designated Estates, Rural Fringe Receiving and Neutral, Agriculture 25 25 c. Parcel designated Rural Fringe Sending, Rural Lands Stewardship Area 5 d. Parcel is designated Conservation 0 4.2 - DEVELOPMENT PLANS 50 15 4.2.1 - Development plans (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has been approved for development 20 b. SFWMD and/or USACOE permit has been applied for or SDP application has been submitted 15 c. Parcel has no current development plans 0 0 4.2.2 - Site characteristics amenable to development (Select all that apply) a. Parcel is primarily upland 10 10 Page 5886 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 36 b. Parcel is along a major roadway 10 c. Parcel is >10 acres 5 5 d. Parcel is within 1 mile of a current or planned commercial or multi-unit residential development 5 VULNERABILITY TOTAL SCORE 180 115 VULNERABILITY WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 51 Page 5887 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 37 8. Additional Site Photos Interior of property Low area on property with sawgrass Page 5888 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 38 Interior of property Interior of property Page 5889 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 39 Interior of property Interior of property Page 5890 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 40 North boundary of property looking west – property is on right side Drone view of property Page 5891 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 41 Looking west Looking south Page 5892 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 42 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions This report makes use of data layers from the Florida Natural Areas Inventory and University of Florida Critical Lands and Waters Identification Project (CLIP4). CLIP4 is a collection of spatial data that identify statewide priorities for a broad range of natural resources in Florida. It was developed through a collaborative effort between the Florida Areas Natural Inventory (FNAI), the University of Florida GeoPlan Center and Center for Landscape Conservation Planning, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). It is used in the Florida Forever Program to evaluate properties for acquisition. CLIP4 is organized into a set of core natural resource data layers which are representative of 5 resource categories: biodiversity, landscapes, surface water, groundwater and marine. The first 3 categories have also been combined into the Aggregated layer, which identifies 5 priority levels for natural resource conservation. Below is a description of each of the three CLIP4 data layers used in this report. Figure 5 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Consists of 12 priority natural community types: upland glades, pine rocklands, seepage slopes, scrub, sandhill, sandhill upland lakes, rockland hammock, coastal uplands, imperiled coastal lakes, dry prairie, upland pine, pine flatwoods, upland hardwood forest, or coastal wetlands. These natural communities are prioritized by a combination of their heritage global status rank (G-rank) and landscape context, based on the Land Use Intensity Index (subset of CLIP Landscape Integrity Index) and FNAI Potential Natural Areas. Priority 1 includes G1-G3 communities with Very High or High landscape context. Priority 2 includes G1-G3 Medium and G4 Very High/High. Priority 3 includes G4 Medium and G5 Very High/High. Priority 5 is G5 Medium. This data layer was created by FNAI originally to inform the Florida Forever environmental land acquisition program. The natural communities were mapped primarily based on the FNAI/FWC Cooperative Land Cover (CLC) data layer, which is a compilation of best-available land cover data for the entire state. The CLC is based on both remote-sensed (from aerial photography, primarily from water management district FLUCCS data) and ground-truthed (from field surveys on many conservation lands) data. Figure 9 - Potential Habitat Richness CLIP4 Map This CLIP version 4.0 data layer is unchanged from CLIP v3.0. FWC Potential Habitat Richness. Because SHCAs do not address species richness, FWC also developed the potential habitat richness layer to identify areas of overlapping vertebrate species habitat. FWC created a statewide potential habitat model for each species included in their analysis. In some cases, only a portion of the potential habitat was ultimately designated as SHCA for each species. The Potential Habitat Richness layer includes the entire potential habitat model for each species and provides a count of the number of species habitat models occurring at each location. The highest number of focal species co-occurring at any location in the model is 13. Page 5893 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 10-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301960001, 00301920009 43 Figure 10 - CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones High priorities indicate high potential for recharge to an underlying aquifer system (typically the Floridan aquifer but could be intermediate or surficial aquifers in some portions of the state). The highest priorities indicate high potential for recharge to springs or public water supplies. This figure also includes Wellfield Protection Zones. Collier County Wellfield Protection Zones are referenced in the Land Development Code and updated in 2010 by Pollution Control and Prevention Department Staff. The public water supply wellfields, identified in section 3.06.06 and permitted by the SFWMD for potable water to withdraw a minimum of 100,000 average gallons per day (GPD), are identified as protected wellfields, around which specific land use and activity (regulated development) shall be regulated under this section. Page 5894 of 14062 Conservation Collier Initial Criteria Screening Report Sit Owner Names: Anita Sit Folio Number: 41660840106 Size: 3.35 acres Staff Report Date: November 5, 2025 32 31 41 60 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 165/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 5895 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 2 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 4 2. Summary of Property ............................................................................................................................ 5 Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview .........................................................................................................5 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up .........................................................................................................................6 2.1 Summary of Property Information ....................................................................................................7 Table 1 – Summary of Property Information .....................................................................................7 Figure 3 - Secondary Criteria Score ....................................................................................................8 Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary .....................................................................................8 2.3 Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) ...................................9 3. Initial Screening Criteria ...................................................................................................................... 11 3.1 Ecological Values ............................................................................................................................. 11 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities ....................................................................................................... 11 Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities ........................................................................ 12 Figure 5 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System ............................................ 13 Figure 6 – Cabbage Palm / Oak Hammock understory ............................................................ 14 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities ............................................................................................................ 15 Figure 7 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) .................................................... 15 Figure 8 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness ............................................................................. 16 3.1.3 Water Resources ................................................................................................................... 17 Figure 9 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones .............................. 18 Figure 10 - Collier County Soil Survey ...................................................................................... 19 Figure 11 LIDAR Elevation Map ............................................................................................... 20 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity ........................................................................................................ 21 Figure 12 - Conservation Lands ............................................................................................... 21 3.2 Human Values ................................................................................................................................. 22 3.2.1 Recreation ............................................................................................................................. 22 3.2.2 Accessibility ........................................................................................................................... 22 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement ......................................................................................... 23 3.3 Restoration and Management ....................................................................................................... 23 3.3.1 Vegetation Management ...................................................................................................... 23 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation ..................................................................................................... 23 Page 5896 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 3 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire ............................................................................................................ 23 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security .............................................................................................. 23 3.3.3 Assistance .............................................................................................................................. 23 3.4 Vulnerability .................................................................................................................................... 23 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use ............................................................................................................. 23 Figure 13 – Zoning ................................................................................................................... 24 Figure 14 – Future Land Use ................................................................................................... 25 3.4.2 Development Plans ............................................................................................................... 26 4. Acquisition Considerations ................................................................................................................... 26 5. Management Needs and Costs .............................................................................................................. 27 Table 3 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management ............................. 27 6. Potential for Matching Funds .............................................................................................................. 27 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form ......................................................................................................... 28 8. Additional Site Photos ......................................................................................................................... 33 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions ...................................... 37 Page 5897 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 4 1. Introduction The Conservation Collier Program (Program) is an environmentally sensitive land acquisition and management program approved by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Board) in 2002 and by Collier County Voters in 2002 and 2006. The Program was active in acquisition between 2003 and 2011, under the terms of the referendum. Between 2011 and 2016, the Program was in management mode. In 2017, the Collier County Board reauthorized Conservation Collier to seek additional lands (2/14/17, Agenda Item 11B). On November 3, 2020, the Collier County electors approved the Conservation Collier Re-establishment referendum with a 76.5% majority. This Initial Criteria Screening Report (ICSR) has been prepared for the Conservation Collier Program to meet requirements specified in the Conservation Collier Implementation Ordinance, 2002-63, as amended, and for purposes of the Conservation Collier Program. The sole purpose of this report is to provide objective data to demonstrate how properties meet the criteria defined by the ordinance. The following sections characterize the property location, elaborate on the initial and secondary screening criteria scoring, and describe potential funding sources, appropriate use, site improvements, and estimated management costs. Page 5898 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 5 2. Summary of Property Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview Page 5899 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 6 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up Page 5900 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 7 2.1 Summary of Property Information Table 1 – Summary of Property Information Characteristic Value Comments Name Sit Anita Sit Folio Numbers 41660840106 Target Protection Area NGGE I-75 and Everglades Blvd. Target Protection Mailing Area Size 3.35 acres Section, Township, and Range S32, T49, R28 Zoning Category/TDRs Estates 1 unit per 2.25 acres FEMA Flood Map Category AH 1% annual chance of shallow flooding, usually in the form of a pond, with an average depth ranging from 1 to 3 feet. These areas have a 26% chance of flooding over the life of a 30-year mortgage. Existing structures None Adjoining properties and their Uses Undeveloped; road and canal Bordered by undeveloped lots to the E, W, and N; Southern third of lot adjacent to the east is cleared; Bordered on south side by 42nd Ave SE., then a canal, then I-75 Development Plans Submitted None Known Property Irregularities None Other County Dept Interest Transportation Parcel is in the study area for the I-75 interchange between Everglades and Desoto Blvds. Page 5901 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 8 Figure 3 - Secondary Criteria Score Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 1 - Ecological Value 32 160 20% 1.1 - Vegetative Communities 11 53 20% 1.2 - Wildlife Communities 16 27 60% 1.3 - Water Resources 5 27 20% 1.4 - Ecosystem Connectivity 0 53 0% 2 - Human Values 31 80 39% 2.1 - Recreation 11 34 33% 2.2 - Accessibility 17 34 50% 2.3 - Aesthetics/Cultural Enhancement 3 11 25% 3 - Restoration and Management 41 80 51% 3.1 - Vegetation Management 32 55 58% 3.2 - Remediation and Site Security 9 23 40% 3.3 - Assistance 0 2 0% 4 - Vulnerability 60 80 75% 4.1 - Zoning and Land Use 56 58 96% 4.2 - Development Plans 4 22 20% Total 165 400 41% 32 31 41 60 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 165/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 5902 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 9 2.3 Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) Criteria 1: CLIP Priority 1 Natural Community Does the property contain Upland Hardwood Forest, Scrub, Coastal Upland, Dry Prairie, or Upland Pine? NO Criteria 2: CLIP Priority 2 Natural Community Does the property contain Pine Flatwoods or Coastal Wetlands? NO Criteria 3: Other Native, Natural Communities Does the property contain other native, natural communities? YES The parcel contains cabbage palm/oak hammock. Criteria 4: Human Social Values Does the property offer cultural values, appropriate access for natural resource-based recreation, and the enhancement of the aesthetic setting of Collier County? YES The parcel is visible and readily accessible from a public roadway and can be accessed year-round. Criteria 5: Water Resources Does the property offer opportunities for protection of water resource values, including aquifer recharge, water quality enhancement, protection of wetland dependent species habitat, wildfire risk reduction, storm surge protection, and flood control? NO No wetlands appear to exist on site, and the parcel is mapped as containing non-hydric soils. Criteria 6: Biological and Ecological Value Does the property offer significant biological values, including biodiversity and listed species habitat? NO Because of its small size, this parcel individually does not offer significant biological values. Criteria 7: Enhancement of Current Conservation Lands Does the property enhance and/or protect the environmental value of current conservation lands through function as a buffer, ecological link or habitat corridor? NO The parcel is not adjacent to any conservation lands. Page 5903 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 10 Criteria 8: Target Area Is the property within a Board-approved target protection mailing area? YES I-75 and Everglades Blvd. TPMA The Sit parcel met 3 out of the 8 Initial Screening Criteria. Page 5904 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 11 3. Initial Screening Criteria 3.1 Ecological Values 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities The parcel is mapped as Mixed Shrubs and Mixed Wetland Hardwoods, but the vegetative community present is Cabbage Palm/Oak Hammock. The Cabbage Palm/Oak Hammock canopy is dominated by cabbage palm (Sabal Palmetto) and laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia). The midstory consists primarily of Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia), with some wild coffee (Psychotria nervosa), shortleaf wild coffee (Psychotria tenuifolia), mysine (Myrsine cubana), and cabbage palm. The understory consists of muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) greenbriers (Smilax spp.), and swamp fern (Telmatoblechnum serrulatum). An open area consisting primarily of bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum) was also observed on the southeastern side of the parcel. Exotic plants are present at a total estimated density of approximately 50-75%. The primary invasive plant observed was Brazilian pepper. Lantana (Lantana strigocamara), guinea grass (Urochloa maxima), missiongrass (Cenchrus polystachios), and rose natal grass (Melinis repens) are also present. The state endangered cardinal air plant (Tillandsia fasciculata) species was observed on the property during the site visit. Page 5905 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 12 Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Page 5906 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 13 Figure 5 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System Page 5907 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 14 Figure 6 – Cabbage Palm / Oak Hammock understory Page 5908 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 15 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities Multiple Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi) and Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) telemetry points have been noted around the parcel. Figure 7 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) Page 5909 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 16 Figure 8 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness Page 5910 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 17 3.1.3 Water Resources The parcel does little to protect water resources. It is mapped as containing non-hydric soils and does not appear to contain wetlands. Aquifer recharge mapping indicates very little contribution to recharge; however, the parcel does provide some buffering to the I-75 canal to the south. Soils data is based on the Soil Survey of Collier County Area, Florida (USDA/NRCS, 1990). Soils mapped on the parcel are non-hydric. Mapped soil is “Hallandale Fine Sand” (nearly level, poorly drained soil associated with flatwoods). Page 5911 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 18 Figure 9 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones Page 5912 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 19 Figure 10 - Collier County Soil Survey Page 5913 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 20 Figure 11 LIDAR Elevation Map Page 5914 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 21 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity This parcel is not directly adjacent to conservation lands; however, the low-density nature of development in this area allows wildlife to move relatively unimpeded across the landscape. Picayune Strand State Forest is to the south across I-75 with a wildlife underpass west of the parcel, along the eastern side of the Miller Canal. Figure 12 - Conservation Lands Page 5915 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 22 3.2 Human Values 3.2.1 Recreation This parcel could provide year-round access for passive, recreational activities including equestrian, and hiking. 3.2.2 Accessibility The parcel is accessible via an unpaved road. Parking is available along 42nd Ave. SE. Page 5916 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 23 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement The parcel is visible from a public road. 3.3 Restoration and Management 3.3.1 Vegetation Management 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation Exotic plants are present at a total estimated density of approximately 70%. The primary invasive plant observed was Brazilian pepper throughout the property. Other invasive plants observed include Lantana, guinea grass, missiongrass, and rose natal grass. 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire The natural community would benefit from fire; however, due to the parcel’s small size and location, prescribed fire is not likely. 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security No site security issues appear to exist within the parcel. ATV trespass could become on issue if the parcel is opened up for public access. 3.3.3 Assistance No management assistance is anticipated. 3.4 Vulnerability 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use The parcel is zoned Estates and have an allowable density of 1 unit per 2.25 acres. Page 5917 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 24 Figure 13 – Zoning Page 5918 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 25 Figure 14 – Future Land Use Page 5919 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 26 3.4.2 Development Plans The parcel is not currently planned for development. 4. Acquisition Considerations Staff would like to bring the following items to the attention of the Advisory Committee during the review of this property. The following items may not have significantly affected the scoring but are worth noting. This parcel is within the study area for the I-75 interchange. The properties in this location could be impacted by future right-of-way needs or for stormwater ponds to support the right-of-way. If this property is approved for the A-List, staff will take this information into consideration when planning amenities and public access on the site. Additionally, when applicable, language will be memorialized in the Purchase Agreement and related closing documents to ensure Collier County Transportation will be able to purchase a portion of the property from Conservation Collier for future right-of-way, if and when needed, at the original per-acre acquisition cost. Page 5920 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 27 5. Management Needs and Costs Table 3 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management Management Element Initial Cost Annual Recurring Cost Comments Invasive Vegetation Removal $2,010 $500 Initial assumes $600/acre; recurring assumes $150/acre Cabbage Palm reduction $1,340 N/A Assumes $400/acre TOTAL $3,350 $500 6. Potential for Matching Funds The primary partnering agencies for conservation acquisitions, and those identified in the ordinance are the Florida Communities Trust (FCT) and The Florida Forever Program. The following highlights potential for partnering funds, as communicated by agency staff. Florida Communities Trust - Parks and Open Space Florida Forever grant program: The FCT Parks and Open Space Florida Forever grant program provides grant funds to local governments and nonprofit organizations to acquire conservation lands, urban open spaces, parks and greenways. Application for this program is typically made for pre-acquired sites up to two years from the time of acquisition. The Parks and Open Space Florida Forever grant program assists the Department of Environmental Protection in helping communities meet the challenges of growth, supporting viable community development and protecting natural resources and open space. The program receives 21 percent Florida Forever appropriation. Florida Forever Program: The Conservation Collier Program has not been successful in partnering with the Florida Forever Program due to conflicting acquisition policies and issues regarding joint title between the programs. Additional Funding Sources: There are no additional funding sources known at this time. Page 5921 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 28 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form Property Name: Sit Target Protection Mailing Area: I-75 and Everglades Blvd. Folio(s): 41660840106 Secondary Criteria Scoring Possible Points Awarded Points Percentage 1 - Ecological Value 160 32 20 2 - Human Value 80 31 39 3 - Restoration and Management 80 41 51 4 - Vulnerability 80 60 75 TOTAL SCORE 400 165 41 1 - ECOLOGICAL VALUES (40% of total) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 1.1 VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES 200 40 1.1.1 - Priority natural communities (Select highest score) a. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 1 communities (1130 - Rockland Hammock, 1210 - Scrub, 1213 - Sand Pine Scrub, 1214 - Coastal Scrub, 1312 - Scrubby Flatwoods, 1610 - Beach Dune, 1620 - Coastal Berm, 1630 - Coastal Grasslands, 1640 - Coastal Strand, or 1650 - Maritime Hammock) 100 b. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 2 communities (22211 - Hydric Pine Flatwoods, 2221 - Wet Flatwoods, or 1311 - Mesic Flatwoods) 60 c. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 3 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp, or 5240 - Salt Marsh) 50 d. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 4 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp) 25 1.1.2 - Plant community diversity (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥ 3 CLC native plant communities (Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System native plant communities) 20 b. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC native plant communities 10 10 Cabbage Palm/Oak Hammock c. Parcel has 0 CLC native plant communities 0 1.1.3 - Listed plant species (excluding commercially exploited species) (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥5 CLC listed plant species 30 b. Parcel has 3-4 CLC listed plant species 20 c. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC listed plant species 10 10 tillandsia fasciculata d. Parcel has 0 CLC listed plant species 0 1.1.4 - Invasive Plant Infestation (Select highest score) a. 0 - 10% infestation 50 b. 10 - 25% infestation 40 Page 5922 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 29 c. 25 - 50% infestation 30 d. 50 - 75% infestation 20 20 e. ≥75% infestation 10 1.2 - WILDLIFE COMMUNITIES 100 60 1.2.1 - Listed wildlife species (Select the highest score) a. Listed wildlife species documented on the parcel 80 b. Listed wildlife species documented on adjacent property 60 60 FL panther c CLIP Potential Habitat Richness ≥5 species 40 d. No listed wildlife documented near parcel 0 1.2.2 - Significant wildlife habitat (Rookeries, roosts, denning sites, nesting grounds, high population densities, etc) (Select highest score) a. Parcel protects significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 20 b. Parcel enhances adjacent to significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 10 c. Parcel does not enhance significant wildlife habitat 0 0 1.3 - WATER RESOURCES 100 20 1.3.1 - Aquifer recharge (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is located within a wellfield protection zone or within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 1 area 40 b. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 2 or 3 area 30 c. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 4 or 5 area 20 d. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 6 area 0 0 1.3.2 - Surface Water Protection (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an Outstanding Florida Waterbody 30 b. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for a creek, river, lake, canal or other surface water body 20 20 c. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an identified flowway 15 d. Wetlands exist on site 10 e. Parcel does not provide opportunities for surface water quality enhancement 0 1.3.3 - Floodplain Management (Select all that apply) a. Parcel has depressional or slough soils 10 b. Parcel has known history of flooding and is likely to provide onsite water attenuation 10 c. Parcel provides storm surge buffering 10 . d. Parcel does not provide floodplain management benefits 0 0 1.4 - ECOSYSTEM CONNECTIVITY 200 0 1.4.1 - Acreage (Select Highest Score) a. Parcel is ≥ 300 acres 150 b. Parcel is ≥ 100 acres 100 b. Parcel is ≥ 50 acres 75 Page 5923 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 30 c. Parcel is ≥ 25 acres 25 d. Parcel is ≥ 10 acres 15 e. Parcel is < 10 acres 0 0 1.4.2 - Connectivity (Select highest score) a. Parcel is immediately contiguous with conservation lands 50 b. Parcel is not immediately contiguous, but parcels between it and nearby conservation lands are undeveloped 25 c. Parcel is isolated from conservation land 0 0 ECOLOGICAL VALUES TOTAL POINTS 600 120 ECOLOGICAL VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*160) 160 32 2 - HUMAN VALUES (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 2.1 - RECREATION 120 40 2.1.1 - Compatible recreation activities (Select all that apply) a. Hunting 20 b. Fishing 20 c. Water-based recreation (paddling, swimming, etc) 20 d. Biking 20 e. Equestrian 20 20 f. Passive natural-resource based recreation (Hiking, photography, wildlife watching, environmental education, etc) 20 20 g. Parcel is incompatible with nature-based recreation 0 2.2 - ACCESSIBILITY 120 60 2.2.1 - Seasonality (Select the highest score) a. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation year round 20 20 b. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation seasonally 10 c. Parcel is inaccessible for land-based recreation 0 2.2.2 - Vehicle access (Select the highest score) a. Public access via paved road 50 b. Public access via unpaved road 30 30 c. Public access via private road 20 d. No public access 0 2.2.3 - Parking Availability (Select the highest score) a. Minor improvements necessary to provide on-site parking 40 b. Major improvements necessary to provide on-site parking (Requires site development plan) 25 b. Public parking available nearby or on adjacent preserve 20 c. Street parking available 10 10 d. No public parking available 0 2.2.4 - Pedestrian access (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is easily accessible to pedestrians (within walking distance of housing development) 10 Page 5924 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 31 b. Parcel is not easily accessible to pedestrians 0 0 2.3 - AESTHETICS/CULTURAL ENHANCEMENT 40 10 2.3.1 - Aesthetic/cultural value (Choose all that apply) a. Mature/outstanding native vegetation 5 b. Scenic vistas 5 c. Frontage enhances aesthetics of public thoroughfare 10 10 d. Archaeological/historical structures present 15 e. Other (Please describe) 5 f. None 0 HUMAN VALUES TOTAL SCORE 280 110 HUMAN VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 31 3 - RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 3.1 - VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 120 70 3.1.1 - Invasive plant management needs (Select the highest score) a. Minimal invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (<30%) 100 b. Moderate invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (30-65%) 75 c. Major invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 50 50 Exotics and Cabbage Palm reduction d. Major invasive/nuisance plant management and replanting necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 25 e. Restoration of native plant community not feasible 0 3.1.2 - Prescribed fire necessity and compatibility (Select the highest score) a. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is compatible with prescribed fire or parcel does not contain fire dependent plant communities 20 20 b. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is incompatible with prescribed fire 0 3.2 - REMEDIATION AND SITE SECURITY 50 20 3.2.1 - Site remediation and human conflict potential (Dumping, contamination, trespassing, vandalism, other) (Select the highest score) a. Minimal site remediation or human conflict issues predicted 50 b. Moderate site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 20 20 Potential ATV trespass Page 5925 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 32 c. Major site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 5 d. Resolving site remediation or human conflict issues not feasible 0 3.3 - ASSISTANCE 5 0 3.4.1 - Management assistance by other entity a. Management assistance by other entity likely 5 b. Management assistance by other entity unlikely 0 0 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT TOTAL SCORE 175 90 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 41 4 - VULNERABILITY (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 4.1 - ZONING AND LAND USE 130 125 4.1.1 - Zoning and land use designation (Select the highest score) a. Zoning allows for Single Family, Multifamily, industrial or commercial 100 100 b. Zoning allows for density of no greater than 1 unit per 5 acres 75 c. Zoning allows for agricultural use /density of no greater than 1 unit per 40 acres 50 d. Zoning favors stewardship or conservation 0 4.1.2 - Future Land Use Type (Select the highest score) a. Parcel designated Urban 30 b. Parcel designated Estates, Rural Fringe Receiving and Neutral, Agriculture 25 25 c. Parcel designated Rural Fringe Sending, Rural Lands Stewardship Area 5 d. Parcel is designated Conservation 0 4.2 - DEVELOPMENT PLANS 50 10 4.2.1 - Development plans (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has been approved for development 20 b. SFWMD and/or USACOE permit has been applied for or SDP application has been submitted 15 c. Parcel has no current development plans 0 0 4.2.2 - Site characteristics amenable to development (Select all that apply) a. Parcel is primarily upland 10 10 b. Parcel is along a major roadway 10 c. Parcel is >10 acres 5 d. Parcel is within 1 mile of a current or planned commercial or multi- unit residential development 5 VULNERABILITY TOTAL SCORE 180 135 VULNERABILITY WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 60 Page 5926 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 33 8. Additional Site Photos View from 42nd Ave. SE Understory Page 5927 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 34 Cabbage palms and oaks with Brazilian pepper in foreground View from east side of parcel looking west Page 5928 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 35 Drone photo looking south Drone photo looking down into middle of property Page 5929 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 36 Drone photo looking south Drone photo looking north Page 5930 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 37 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions This report makes use of data layers from the Florida Natural Areas Inventory and University of Florida Critical Lands and Waters Identification Project (CLIP4). CLIP4 is a collection of spatial data that identify statewide priorities for a broad range of natural resources in Florida. It was developed through a collaborative effort between the Florida Areas Natural Inventory (FNAI), the University of Florida GeoPlan Center and Center for Landscape Conservation Planning, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). It is used in the Florida Forever Program to evaluate properties for acquisition. CLIP4 is organized into a set of core natural resource data layers which are representative of 5 resource categories: biodiversity, landscapes, surface water, groundwater and marine. The first 3 categories have also been combined into the Aggregated layer, which identifies 5 priority levels for natural resource conservation. Below is a description of each of the three CLIP4 data layers used in this report. Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Consists of 12 priority natural community types: upland glades, pine rocklands, seepage slopes, scrub, sandhill, sandhill upland lakes, rockland hammock, coastal uplands, imperiled coastal lakes, dry prairie, upland pine, pine flatwoods, upland hardwood forest, or coastal wetlands. These natural communities are prioritized by a combination of their heritage global status rank (G-rank) and landscape context, based on the Land Use Intensity Index (subset of CLIP Landscape Integrity Index) and FNAI Potential Natural Areas. Priority 1 includes G1-G3 communities with Very High or High landscape context. Priority 2 includes G1-G3 Medium and G4 Very High/High. Priority 3 includes G4 Medium and G5 Very High/High. Priority 5 is G5 Medium. This data layer was created by FNAI originally to inform the Florida Forever environmental land acquisition program. The natural communities were mapped primarily based on the FNAI/FWC Cooperative Land Cover (CLC) data layer, which is a compilation of best-available land cover data for the entire state. The CLC is based on both remote-sensed (from aerial photography, primarily from water management district FLUCCS data) and ground-truthed (from field surveys on many conservation lands) data. Figure 8 - Potential Habitat Richness CLIP4 Map This CLIP version 4.0 data layer is unchanged from CLIP v3.0. FWC Potential Habitat Richness. Because SHCAs do not address species richness, FWC also developed the potential habitat richness layer to identify areas of overlapping vertebrate species habitat. FWC created a statewide potential habitat model for each species included in their analysis. In some cases, only a portion of the potential habitat was ultimately designated as SHCA for each species. The Potential Habitat Richness layer includes the entire potential habitat model for each species and provides a count of the number of species habitat models occurring at each location. The highest number of focal species co-occurring at any location in the model is 13. Page 5931 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Number: 41660840106 Owner Names: Sit Date: November 5, 2025 38 Figure 9 - CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones High priorities indicate high potential for recharge to an underlying aquifer system (typically the Floridan aquifer but could be intermediate or surficial aquifers in some portions of the state). The highest priorities indicate high potential for recharge to springs or public water supplies. This figure also includes Wellfield Protection Zones. Collier County Wellfield Protection Zones are referenced in the Land Development Code and updated in 2010 by Pollution Control and Prevention Department Staff. The public water supply wellfields, identified in section 3.06.06 and permitted by the SFWMD for potable water to withdraw a minimum of 100,000 average gallons per day (GPD), are identified as protected wellfields, around which specific land use and activity (regulated development) shall be regulated under this section. Page 5932 of 14062 Conservation Collier Initial Criteria Screening Report GAC Owner Name: Collier County (former Gulf America Corporation parcel) Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Size: 1.14 acres Staff Report Date: December 3, 2025 49 31 57 60 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 198/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 5933 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 2 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 4 2. Summary of Property ............................................................................................................................ 5 Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview .........................................................................................................5 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up .........................................................................................................................6 2.1 Summary of Property Information ....................................................................................................7 Table 1 – Summary of Property Information .....................................................................................7 Figure 3 - Secondary Criteria Score ....................................................................................................8 Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary .....................................................................................8 2.2 Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) ...................................9 3. Initial Screening Criteria ...................................................................................................................... 11 3.1 Ecological Values ............................................................................................................................. 11 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities ....................................................................................................... 11 Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities ........................................................................ 12 Figure 5 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System ............................................ 13 Figure 6 – Pine Flatwoods ....................................................................................................... 14 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities ............................................................................................................ 15 Figure 7 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) .................................................... 15 Figure 8 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness ............................................................................. 16 3.1.3 Water Resources ................................................................................................................... 17 Figure 9 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones .............................. 18 Figure 10 - Collier County Soil Survey ...................................................................................... 19 Figure 11 LIDAR Elevation Map ............................................................................................... 20 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity ........................................................................................................ 21 Figure 12 - Conservation Lands ............................................................................................... 21 3.2 Human Values ................................................................................................................................. 22 3.2.1 Recreation ............................................................................................................................. 22 3.2.2 Accessibility ........................................................................................................................... 22 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement ......................................................................................... 23 3.2 Restoration and Management ....................................................................................................... 23 3.3.1 Vegetation Management ...................................................................................................... 23 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation ..................................................................................................... 23 Page 5934 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 3 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire ............................................................................................................ 23 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security .............................................................................................. 23 3.3.3 Assistance .............................................................................................................................. 23 3.4 Vulnerability .................................................................................................................................... 23 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use ............................................................................................................. 23 Figure 13 – Zoning ................................................................................................................... 24 Figure 14 – Future Land Use ................................................................................................... 25 3.4.2 Development Plans ............................................................................................................... 26 4. Acquisition Considerations ................................................................................................................... 26 5. Management Needs and Costs .............................................................................................................. 27 Table 3 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management ............................. 27 6. Potential for Matching Funds .............................................................................................................. 27 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form ......................................................................................................... 28 8. Additional Site Photos ......................................................................................................................... 33 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions ...................................... 35 Page 5935 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 4 1. Introduction The Conservation Collier Program (Program) is an environmentally sensitive land acquisition and management program approved by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Board) in 2002 and by Collier County Voters in 2002 and 2006. The Program was active in acquisition between 2003 and 2011, under the terms of the referendum. Between 2011 and 2016, the Program was in management mode. In 2017, the Collier County Board reauthorized Conservation Collier to seek additional lands (2/14/17, Agenda Item 11B). On November 3, 2020, the Collier County electors approved the Conservation Collier Re-establishment referendum with a 76.5% majority. This Initial Criteria Screening Report (ICSR) has been prepared for the Conservation Collier Program to meet requirements specified in the Conservation Collier Implementation Ordinance, 2002-63, as amended, and for purposes of the Conservation Collier Program. The sole purpose of this report is to provide objective data to demonstrate how properties meet the criteria defined by the ordinance. The following sections characterize the property location, elaborate on the initial and secondary screening criteria scoring, and describe potential funding sources, appropriate use, site improvements, and estimated management costs. Page 5936 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 5 2. Summary of Property Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview Page 5937 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 6 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up Page 5938 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 7 2.1 Summary of Property Information Table 1 – Summary of Property Information Characteristic Value Comments Name GAC parcel Owned by Collier County; previous owner was Gulf America Corporation (GAC) Folio Numbers 41713880000 Target Protection Area NGGE I-75 and Everglades Blvd. Target Protection Mailing Area Size 1.14 acres Section, Township, and Range S31, T49, R28 Zoning Category/TDRs Estates 1 unit per 2.25 acres FEMA Flood Map Category AH 1% annual chance of shallow flooding, usually in the form of a pond, with an average depth ranging from 1 to 3 feet. These areas have a 26% chance of flooding over the life of a 30-year mortgage. Existing structures None Adjoining properties and their Uses Undeveloped; Developed, rural single-family home; driveway Driveway then undeveloped lots to the W; 40th Ave. SE then undeveloped lot to the N; to the west and; Single- family residence to the E and S. Development Plans Submitted None Known Property Irregularities Horticultural debris and potential encroachment The property to the east appears to have encroached onto the GAC parcel. The trail leading to a pole bard may exist on the GAC parcel. Additionally, several piles of dead palm fronds/horticultural debris exist within the easter side of the parcel. Other County Dept Interest Transportation Parcel is in the study area for the I-75 interchange between Everglades and Desoto Blvds. Page 5939 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 8 Figure 3 - Secondary Criteria Score Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 1 - Ecological Value 49 160 31% 1.1 - Vegetative Communities 16 53 30% 1.2 - Wildlife Communities 24 27 90% 1.3 - Water Resources 3 27 10% 1.4 - Ecosystem Connectivity 7 53 13% 2 - Human Values 31 80 39% 2.1 - Recreation 6 34 17% 2.2 - Accessibility 23 34 67% 2.3 - Aesthetics/Cultural Enhancement 3 11 25% 3 - Restoration and Management 57 80 71% 3.1 - Vegetation Management 34 55 63% 3.2 - Remediation and Site Security 23 23 100% 3.3 - Assistance 0 2 0% 4 - Vulnerability 60 80 75% 4.1 - Zoning and Land Use 56 58 96% 4.2 - Development Plans 4 22 20% Total 198 400 49% 49 31 57 60 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 198/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 5940 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 9 2.2 Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) Criteria 1: CLIP Priority 1 Natural Community Does the property contain Upland Hardwood Forest, Scrub, Coastal Upland, Dry Prairie, or Upland Pine? NO Criteria 2: CLIP Priority 2 Natural Community Does the property contain Pine Flatwoods or Coastal Wetlands? NO Criteria 3: Other Native, Natural Communities Does the property contain other native, natural communities? YES The parcel contains pine flatwoods. Criteria 4: Human Social Values Does the property offer cultural values, appropriate access for natural resource-based recreation, and the enhancement of the aesthetic setting of Collier County? YES The parcel is visible and readily accessible from a public roadway and can be accessed year-round. Criteria 5: Water Resources Does the property offer opportunities for protection of water resource values, including aquifer recharge, water quality enhancement, protection of wetland dependent species habitat, wildfire risk reduction, storm surge protection, and flood control? NO Despite being mapped as containing hydric soils, no wetlands appear to exist on-site. Criteria 6: Biological and Ecological Value Does the property offer significant biological values, including biodiversity and listed species habitat? NO Because of its small size, this parcel individually does not offer significant biological values. Criteria 7: Enhancement of Current Conservation Lands Does the property enhance and/or protect the environmental value of current conservation lands through function as a buffer, ecological link or habitat corridor? NO The parcel is not adjacent to any conservation lands, but lands between it and conservation lands are undeveloped. Page 5941 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 10 Criteria 8: Target Area Is the property within a Board-approved target protection mailing area? YES I-75 and Everglades Blvd. TPMA The GAC parcel met 3 out of the 8 Initial Screening Criteria. Page 5942 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 11 3. Initial Screening Criteria 3.1 Ecological Values 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities The parcel was mapped as containing Shrub and Brushland, Upland Mixed – Coniferous / Hardwood, and Wetland Forested Mixed; however, staff observed what is best described as Pine flatwoods on the parcel. The canopy is dominated by slash pine (Pinus elliottii) and cabbage palm (Sabal Palmetto) with an occasional oak (Quercus sp.). The midstory consists of cabbage palm, saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), gallberry (Ilex glabra), and rusty lyonia (Lyonia fruticosa) with an occasional wild coffee (Psychotria nervosa), American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), and winged sumac (Rhus copallinum). The understory consists of swamp fern (Telmatoblechnum serrulatum), bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum), muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) and greenbriers (Smilax spp.). Exotic plants are present at a total estimated density of approximately 10%. The primary invasive plants observed were Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia), Caesarweed (Urena lobata), and what appear to be Burma reed (Neyraudia reynaudiana) and tanglehead grass (Heteropogon contortus). No listed species were observed on the property during the site visit. Page 5943 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 12 Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Page 5944 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 13 Figure 5 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System Page 5945 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 14 Figure 6 – Pine Flatwoods Page 5946 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 15 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities Gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) and eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) have been observed by the neighbor on the parcel. Multiple Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi) and Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) telemetry points have been noted around the parcel. Figure 7 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) Page 5947 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 16 Figure 8 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness Page 5948 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 17 3.1.3 Water Resources The parcel does little to protect water resources. It is mapped as containing hydric soils, but no wetlands appear to exist on site. Additionally, aquifer recharge mapping indicates very little contribution to recharge. Soils data is based on the Soil Survey of Collier County Area, Florida (USDA/NRCS, 1990). Soils mapped on the parcel are hydric. Mapped soils include “Hallandale and Boca Fine Sand” (nearly level, poorly drained soil associated with sloughs and poorly defined drainageways) and “Pineda Fine Sand, Limestone Substratum” (level, very poorly drained soils in depressions, cypress swamps, and marshes). The plant communities normally associated with these soils were not present on the parcel. Page 5949 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 18 Figure 9 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones Page 5950 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 19 Figure 10 - Collier County Soil Survey Page 5951 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 20 Figure 11 LIDAR Elevation Map Page 5952 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 21 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity This parcel is not directly adjacent to conservation lands; however, undeveloped lands exist between the parcel and the Hendrix House property to the west. The low-density nature of development in this area allows wildlife to move relatively unimpeded across the landscape. Picayune Strand State Forest is to the south across I-75 with a wildlife underpass west of the parcel, along the eastern side of the Miller Canal. Figure 12 - Conservation Lands Page 5953 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 22 3.2 Human Values 3.2.1 Recreation This parcel could provide year-round access for passive, recreational activities like hiking. 3.2.2 Accessibility The parcel is accessible via a paved road. Parking is available along 40th Ave. SE. Page 5954 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 23 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement The parcel is visible from a public road. 3.2 Restoration and Management 3.3.1 Vegetation Management 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation Exotic plants are present at a total estimated density of approximately 10%. The primary invasive plants observed were Brazilian pepper, Caesarweed, and what appear to be Burma reed and tanglehead grass. The parcel would also benefit from cabbage palm reduction. 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire The natural community would benefit from fire; however, due to the parcel’s small size and location, prescribed fire is not likely. 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security No site security issues appear to exist within the parcel 3.3.3 Assistance No management assistance is anticipated. 3.4 Vulnerability 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use The parcel is zoned Estates and has an allowable density of 1 unit per 2.25 acres, which would allow for one single-family residence on the parcel. Page 5955 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 24 Figure 13 – Zoning Page 5956 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 25 Figure 14 – Future Land Use Page 5957 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 26 3.4.2 Development Plans The parcel is not currently planned for development. 4. Acquisition Considerations Staff would like to bring the following items to the attention of the Advisory Committee during the review of this property. The following items may not have significantly affected the scoring but are worth noting. This parcel is within the study area for the I-75 interchange. The properties in this location could be impacted by future right-of-way needs or for stormwater ponds to support the right-of-way. If this property is approved for the A-List, staff will take this information into consideration when planning amenities and public access on the site. Additionally, when applicable, language will be memorialized in the Purchase Agreement and related closing documents to ensure Collier County Transportation will be able to purchase a portion of the property from Conservation Collier for future right-of-way, if and when needed, at the original per-acre acquisition cost. Page 5958 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 27 5. Management Needs and Costs Table 3 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management Management Element Initial Cost Annual Recurring Cost Comments Invasive Vegetation Removal $450 $200 Initial assumes $400/acre; recurring assumes $150/acre Cabbage Palm Reduction $450 N/A Assumes $400/acre TOTAL $900 $200 6. Potential for Matching Funds The primary partnering agencies for conservation acquisitions, and those identified in the ordinance are the Florida Communities Trust (FCT) and The Florida Forever Program. The following highlights potential for partnering funds, as communicated by agency staff. Florida Communities Trust - Parks and Open Space Florida Forever grant program: The FCT Parks and Open Space Florida Forever grant program provides grant funds to local governments and nonprofit organizations to acquire conservation lands, urban open spaces, parks and greenways. Application for this program is typically made for pre-acquired sites up to two years from the time of acquisition. The Parks and Open Space Florida Forever grant program assists the Department of Environmental Protection in helping communities meet the challenges of growth, supporting viable community development and protecting natural resources and open space. The program receives 21 percent Florida Forever appropriation. Florida Forever Program: The Conservation Collier Program has not been successful in partnering with the Florida Forever Program due to conflicting acquisition policies and issues regarding joint title between the programs. Additional Funding Sources: There are no additional funding sources known at this time. Page 5959 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 28 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form Property Name: GAC parcel Target Protection Mailing Area: I-75 and Everglades Blvd. Folio(s): 41713880000 Secondary Criteria Scoring Possible Points Awarded Points Percentage 1 - Ecological Value 160 49 31 2 - Human Value 80 31 39 3 - Restoration and Management 80 57 71 4 - Vulnerability 80 60 75 TOTAL SCORE 400 198 49 1 - ECOLOGICAL VALUES (40% of total) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 1.1 VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES 200 60 1.1.1 - Priority natural communities (Select highest score) a. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 1 communities (1130 - Rockland Hammock, 1210 - Scrub, 1213 - Sand Pine Scrub, 1214 - Coastal Scrub, 1312 - Scrubby Flatwoods, 1610 - Beach Dune, 1620 - Coastal Berm, 1630 - Coastal Grasslands, 1640 - Coastal Strand, or 1650 - Maritime Hammock) 100 b. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 2 communities (22211 - Hydric Pine Flatwoods, 2221 - Wet Flatwoods, or 1311 - Mesic Flatwoods) 60 c. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 3 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp, or 5240 - Salt Marsh) 50 d. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 4 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp) 25 1.1.2 - Plant community diversity (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥ 3 CLC native plant communities (Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System native plant communities) 20 b. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC native plant communities 10 10 Pine flatwoods c. Parcel has 0 CLC native plant communities 0 1.1.3 - Listed plant species (excluding commercially exploited species) (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥5 CLC listed plant species 30 b. Parcel has 3-4 CLC listed plant species 20 c. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC listed plant species 10 d. Parcel has 0 CLC listed plant species 0 0 1.1.4 - Invasive Plant Infestation (Select highest score) a. 0 - 10% infestation 50 50 b. 10 - 25% infestation 40 c. 25 - 50% infestation 30 Page 5960 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 29 d. 50 - 75% infestation 20 e. ≥75% infestation 10 1.2 - WILDLIFE COMMUNITIES 100 90 1.2.1 - Listed wildlife species (Select the highest score) a. Listed wildlife species documented on the parcel 80 80 b. Listed wildlife species documented on adjacent property 60 c CLIP Potential Habitat Richness ≥5 species 40 d. No listed wildlife documented near parcel 0 1.2.2 - Significant wildlife habitat (Rookeries, roosts, denning sites, nesting grounds, high population densities, etc) (Select highest score) a. Parcel protects significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 20 b. Parcel enhances adjacent to significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 10 10 c. Parcel does not enhance significant wildlife habitat 0 1.3 - WATER RESOURCES 100 10 1.3.1 - Aquifer recharge (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is located within a wellfield protection zone or within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 1 area 40 b. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 2 or 3 area 30 c. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 4 or 5 area 20 d. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 6 area 0 0 1.3.2 - Surface Water Protection (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an Outstanding Florida Waterbody 30 b. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for a creek, river, lake, canal or other surface water body 20 c. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an identified flowway 15 d. Wetlands exist on site 10 e. Parcel does not provide opportunities for surface water quality enhancement 0 0 1.3.3 - Floodplain Management (Select all that apply) a. Parcel has depressional or slough soils 10 10 b. Parcel has known history of flooding and is likely to provide onsite water attenuation 10 c. Parcel provides storm surge buffering 10 d. Parcel does not provide floodplain management benefits 0 1.4 - ECOSYSTEM CONNECTIVITY 200 25 1.4.1 - Acreage (Select Highest Score) a. Parcel is ≥ 300 acres 150 b. Parcel is ≥ 100 acres 100 b. Parcel is ≥ 50 acres 75 c. Parcel is ≥ 25 acres 25 Page 5961 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 30 d. Parcel is ≥ 10 acres 15 e. Parcel is < 10 acres 0 0 1.4.2 - Connectivity (Select highest score) a. Parcel is immediately contiguous with conservation lands 50 b. Parcel is not immediately contiguous, but parcels between it and nearby conservation lands are undeveloped 25 25 c. Parcel is isolated from conservation land 0 ECOLOGICAL VALUES TOTAL POINTS 600 185 ECOLOGICAL VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*160) 160 49 2 - HUMAN VALUES (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 2.1 - RECREATION 120 20 2.1.1 - Compatible recreation activities (Select all that apply) a. Hunting 20 b. Fishing 20 c. Water-based recreation (paddling, swimming, etc) 20 d. Biking 20 e. Equestrian 20 f. Passive natural-resource based recreation (Hiking, photography, wildlife watching, environmental education, etc) 20 20 g. Parcel is incompatible with nature-based recreation 0 2.2 - ACCESSIBILITY 120 80 2.2.1 - Seasonality (Select the highest score) a. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation year round 20 20 b. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation seasonally 10 c. Parcel is inaccessible for land-based recreation 0 2.2.2 - Vehicle access (Select the highest score) a. Public access via paved road 50 50 b. Public access via unpaved road 30 c. Public access via private road 20 d. No public access 0 2.2.3 - Parking Availability (Select the highest score) a. Minor improvements necessary to provide on-site parking 40 b. Major improvements necessary to provide on-site parking (Requires site development plan) 25 b. Public parking available nearby or on adjacent preserve 20 c. Street parking available 10 10 d. No public parking available 0 2.2.4 - Pedestrian access (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is easily accessible to pedestrians (within walking distance of housing development) 10 Page 5962 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 31 b. Parcel is not easily accessible to pedestrians 0 0 2.3 - AESTHETICS/CULTURAL ENHANCEMENT 40 10 2.3.1 - Aesthetic/cultural value (Choose all that apply) a. Mature/outstanding native vegetation 5 b. Scenic vistas 5 c. Frontage enhances aesthetics of public thoroughfare 10 10 d. Archaeological/historical structures present 15 e. Other (Please describe) 5 f. None 0 HUMAN VALUES TOTAL SCORE 280 110 HUMAN VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 31 3 - RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 3.1 - VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 120 75 3.1.1 - Invasive plant management needs (Select the highest score) a. Minimal invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (<30%) 100 b. Moderate invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (30-65%) 75 75 Cabbage Palms c. Major invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 50 d. Major invasive/nuisance plant management and replanting necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 25 e. Restoration of native plant community not feasible 0 3.1.2 - Prescribed fire necessity and compatibility (Select the highest score) a. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is compatible with prescribed fire or parcel does not contain fire dependent plant communities 20 b. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is incompatible with prescribed fire 0 0 3.2 - REMEDIATION AND SITE SECURITY 50 50 3.2.1 - Site remediation and human conflict potential (Dumping, contamination, trespassing, vandalism, other) (Select the highest score) a. Minimal site remediation or human conflict issues predicted 50 50 b. Moderate site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 20 c. Major site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 5 d. Resolving site remediation or human conflict issues not feasible 0 3.3 - ASSISTANCE 5 0 Page 5963 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 32 3.4.1 - Management assistance by other entity a. Management assistance by other entity likely 5 b. Management assistance by other entity unlikely 0 0 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT TOTAL SCORE 175 125 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 57 4 - VULNERABILITY (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 4.1 - ZONING AND LAND USE 130 125 4.1.1 - Zoning and land use designation (Select the highest score) a. Zoning allows for Single Family, Multifamily, industrial or commercial 100 100 b. Zoning allows for density of no greater than 1 unit per 5 acres 75 c. Zoning allows for agricultural use /density of no greater than 1 unit per 40 acres 50 d. Zoning favors stewardship or conservation 0 4.1.2 - Future Land Use Type (Select the highest score) a. Parcel designated Urban 30 b. Parcel designated Estates, Rural Fringe Receiving and Neutral, Agriculture 25 25 c. Parcel designated Rural Fringe Sending, Rural Lands Stewardship Area 5 d. Parcel is designated Conservation 0 4.2 - DEVELOPMENT PLANS 50 10 4.2.1 - Development plans (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has been approved for development 20 b. SFWMD and/or USACOE permit has been applied for or SDP application has been submitted 15 c. Parcel has no current development plans 0 0 4.2.2 - Site characteristics amenable to development (Select all that apply) a. Parcel is primarily upland 10 10 b. Parcel is along a major roadway 10 c. Parcel is >10 acres 5 d. Parcel is within 1 mile of a current or planned commercial or multi- unit residential development 5 VULNERABILITY TOTAL SCORE 180 135 VULNERABILITY WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 60 Page 5964 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 33 8. Additional Site Photos View from 40th Ave. SE looking south View looking north Page 5965 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 34 View into property looking west Interior of property Page 5966 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 35 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions This report makes use of data layers from the Florida Natural Areas Inventory and University of Florida Critical Lands and Waters Identification Project (CLIP4). CLIP4 is a collection of spatial data that identify statewide priorities for a broad range of natural resources in Florida. It was developed through a collaborative effort between the Florida Areas Natural Inventory (FNAI), the University of Florida GeoPlan Center and Center for Landscape Conservation Planning, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). It is used in the Florida Forever Program to evaluate properties for acquisition. CLIP4 is organized into a set of core natural resource data layers which are representative of 5 resource categories: biodiversity, landscapes, surface water, groundwater and marine. The first 3 categories have also been combined into the Aggregated layer, which identifies 5 priority levels for natural resource conservation. Below is a description of each of the three CLIP4 data layers used in this report. Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Consists of 12 priority natural community types: upland glades, pine rocklands, seepage slopes, scrub, sandhill, sandhill upland lakes, rockland hammock, coastal uplands, imperiled coastal lakes, dry prairie, upland pine, pine flatwoods, upland hardwood forest, or coastal wetlands. These natural communities are prioritized by a combination of their heritage global status rank (G-rank) and landscape context, based on the Land Use Intensity Index (subset of CLIP Landscape Integrity Index) and FNAI Potential Natural Areas. Priority 1 includes G1-G3 communities with Very High or High landscape context. Priority 2 includes G1-G3 Medium and G4 Very High/High. Priority 3 includes G4 Medium and G5 Very High/High. Priority 5 is G5 Medium. This data layer was created by FNAI originally to inform the Florida Forever environmental land acquisition program. The natural communities were mapped primarily based on the FNAI/FWC Cooperative Land Cover (CLC) data layer, which is a compilation of best-available land cover data for the entire state. The CLC is based on both remote-sensed (from aerial photography, primarily from water management district FLUCCS data) and ground-truthed (from field surveys on many conservation lands) data. Figure 8 - Potential Habitat Richness CLIP4 Map This CLIP version 4.0 data layer is unchanged from CLIP v3.0. FWC Potential Habitat Richness. Because SHCAs do not address species richness, FWC also developed the potential habitat richness layer to identify areas of overlapping vertebrate species habitat. FWC created a statewide potential habitat model for each species included in their analysis. In some cases, only a portion of the potential habitat was ultimately designated as SHCA for each species. The Potential Habitat Richness layer includes the entire potential habitat model for each species and provides a count of the number of species habitat models occurring at each location. The highest number of focal species co-occurring at any location in the model is 13. Page 5967 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 36 Figure 9 - CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones High priorities indicate high potential for recharge to an underlying aquifer system (typically the Floridan aquifer but could be intermediate or surficial aquifers in some portions of the state). The highest priorities indicate high potential for recharge to springs or public water supplies. This figure also includes Wellfield Protection Zones. Collier County Wellfield Protection Zones are referenced in the Land Development Code and updated in 2010 by Pollution Control and Prevention Department Staff. The public water supply wellfields, identified in section 3.06.06 and permitted by the SFWMD for potable water to withdraw a minimum of 100,000 average gallons per day (GPD), are identified as protected wellfields, around which specific land use and activity (regulated development) shall be regulated under this section. Page 5968 of 14062 Conservation Collier Initial Criteria Screening Report Gomez Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Size: 2.73 acres Staff Report Date: December 3, 2025 39 33 43 60 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 175/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 5969 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 2 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 4 2. Summary of Property ............................................................................................................................ 5 Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview .........................................................................................................5 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up .........................................................................................................................6 2.1 Summary of Property Information ....................................................................................................7 Table 1 – Summary of Property Information .....................................................................................7 Figure 3 - Secondary Criteria Score ....................................................................................................8 Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary .....................................................................................8 2.2 Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) ...................................9 3. Initial Screening Criteria ...................................................................................................................... 11 3.1 Ecological Values ............................................................................................................................. 11 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities ....................................................................................................... 11 Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities ........................................................................ 12 Figure 5 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System ............................................ 13 Figure 6 – Cabbage Palm/Pine/Oak Hammock ........................................................................ 14 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities ............................................................................................................ 15 Figure 7 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) .................................................... 15 Figure 8 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness ............................................................................. 16 3.1.3 Water Resources ................................................................................................................... 17 Figure 9 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones .............................. 18 Figure 10 - Collier County Soil Survey ...................................................................................... 19 Figure 11 LIDAR Elevation Map ............................................................................................... 20 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity ........................................................................................................ 21 Figure 12 - Conservation Lands ............................................................................................... 21 3.2 Human Values ................................................................................................................................. 22 3.2.1 Recreation ............................................................................................................................. 22 3.2.2 Accessibility ........................................................................................................................... 22 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement ......................................................................................... 22 3.2 Restoration and Management ....................................................................................................... 22 3.3.1 Vegetation Management ...................................................................................................... 22 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation ..................................................................................................... 22 Page 5970 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 3 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire ............................................................................................................ 22 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security .............................................................................................. 22 3.3.3 Assistance .............................................................................................................................. 22 3.4 Vulnerability .................................................................................................................................... 22 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use ............................................................................................................. 22 Figure 13 – Zoning ................................................................................................................... 23 Figure 14 – Future Land Use ................................................................................................... 24 3.4.2 Development Plans ............................................................................................................... 25 4. Acquisition Considerations ................................................................................................................... 25 5. Management Needs and Costs .............................................................................................................. 26 Table 3 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management ............................. 26 6. Potential for Matching Funds .............................................................................................................. 26 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form ......................................................................................................... 27 8. Additional Site Photos ......................................................................................................................... 32 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions ...................................... 37 Page 5971 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 4 1. Introduction The Conservation Collier Program (Program) is an environmentally sensitive land acquisition and management program approved by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Board) in 2002 and by Collier County Voters in 2002 and 2006. The Program was active in acquisition between 2003 and 2011, under the terms of the referendum. Between 2011 and 2016, the Program was in management mode. In 2017, the Collier County Board reauthorized Conservation Collier to seek additional lands (2/14/17, Agenda Item 11B). On November 3, 2020, the Collier County electors approved the Conservation Collier Re-establishment referendum with a 76.5% majority. This Initial Criteria Screening Report (ICSR) has been prepared for the Conservation Collier Program to meet requirements specified in the Conservation Collier Implementation Ordinance, 2002-63, as amended, and for purposes of the Conservation Collier Program. The sole purpose of this report is to provide objective data to demonstrate how properties meet the criteria defined by the ordinance. The following sections characterize the property location, elaborate on the initial and secondary screening criteria scoring, and describe potential funding sources, appropriate use, site improvements, and estimated management costs. Page 5972 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 5 2. Summary of Property Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview Page 5973 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 6 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up Page 5974 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 7 2.1 Summary of Property Information Table 1 – Summary of Property Information Characteristic Value Comments Name Gomez Carlos J. Gomez Folio Numbers 41614040004 Target Protection Area NGGE I-75 and Everglades Blvd. Target Protection Mailing Area Size 2.73 acres Section, Township, and Range S32, T49, R28 Zoning Category/TDRs Estates 1 unit per 2.25 acres FEMA Flood Map Category AH 1% annual chance of shallow flooding, usually in the form of a pond, with an average depth ranging from 1 to 3 feet. These areas have a 26% chance of flooding over the life of a 30-year mortgage. Existing structures None Adjoining properties and their Uses Undeveloped; Developed, rural single-family home Undeveloped lots to the N, S, and E; Single-family residence to the W. Development Plans Submitted None Known Property Irregularities None Other County Dept Interest Transportation Parcel is in the study area for the I-75 interchange between Everglades and Desoto Blvds. Page 5975 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 8 Figure 3 - Secondary Criteria Score Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 1 - Ecological Value 39 160 24% 1.1 - Vegetative Communities 11 53 20% 1.2 - Wildlife Communities 19 27 70% 1.3 - Water Resources 3 27 10% 1.4 - Ecosystem Connectivity 7 53 13% 2 - Human Values 33 80 41% 2.1 - Recreation 6 34 17% 2.2 - Accessibility 23 34 67% 2.3 - Aesthetics/Cultural Enhancement 4 11 38% 3 - Restoration and Management 43 80 54% 3.1 - Vegetation Management 34 55 63% 3.2 - Remediation and Site Security 9 23 40% 3.3 - Assistance 0 2 0% 4 - Vulnerability 60 80 75% 4.1 - Zoning and Land Use 56 58 96% 4.2 - Development Plans 4 22 20% Total 175 400 44% 39 33 43 60 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 175/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 5976 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 9 2.2 Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) Criteria 1: CLIP Priority 1 Natural Community Does the property contain Upland Hardwood Forest, Scrub, Coastal Upland, Dry Prairie, or Upland Pine? YES The parcel contains Cabbage Palm/Pine/Oak hammock. Criteria 2: CLIP Priority 2 Natural Community Does the property contain Pine Flatwoods or Coastal Wetlands? NO Criteria 3: Other Native, Natural Communities Does the property contain other native, natural communities? NO Criteria 4: Human Social Values Does the property offer cultural values, appropriate access for natural resource-based recreation, and the enhancement of the aesthetic setting of Collier County? YES The parcel is visible and readily accessible from a public roadway and can be accessed year-round. Criteria 5: Water Resources Does the property offer opportunities for protection of water resource values, including aquifer recharge, water quality enhancement, protection of wetland dependent species habitat, wildfire risk reduction, storm surge protection, and flood control? NO Despite being mapped as containing hydric soils, no wetlands appear to exist on-site. Criteria 6: Biological and Ecological Value Does the property offer significant biological values, including biodiversity and listed species habitat? NO Because of its small size, this parcel individually does not offer significant biological values. Criteria 7: Enhancement of Current Conservation Lands Does the property enhance and/or protect the environmental value of current conservation lands through function as a buffer, ecological link or habitat corridor? NO The parcel is not adjacent to any conservation lands, but lands between it and conservation lands are undeveloped. Page 5977 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 10 Criteria 8: Target Area Is the property within a Board-approved target protection mailing area? YES I-75 and Everglades Blvd. TPMA The Gomez parcel met 3 out of the 8 Initial Screening Criteria. Page 5978 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 11 3. Initial Screening Criteria 3.1 Ecological Values 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities The parcel was mapped as containing Mixed Wetland Hardwoods; however, staff observed what is best described as Cabbage Palm/Pine/Oak hammock on the parcel. The cabbage palm/pine/oak hammock canopy is dominated by cabbage palm (Sabal Palmetto), slash pine (Pinus elliottii), and laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia). The midstory consists of myrsine (Myrsine cubana) and wild coffee (Psychotria spp.). The understory consists of a very thick pine needle layer and muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia), greenbriers (Smilax spp.), and swamp fern (Telmatoblechnum serrulatum) with occasional wire grass (Aristida stricta). Exotic plants are present at a total estimated density of about 30%. The primary invasive plant observed was Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia). Caesarweed (Urena lobata) and what appeared to be tanglehead grass (Heteropogon contortus) were also observed. No listed species were observed on the property during the site visit. Page 5979 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 12 Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Page 5980 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 13 Figure 5 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System Page 5981 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 14 Figure 6 – Cabbage Palm/Pine/Oak Hammock Page 5982 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 15 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities Multiple Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi) and Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) telemetry points have been noted around the parcel. Figure 7 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) Page 5983 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 16 Figure 8 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness Page 5984 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 17 3.1.3 Water Resources The parcel does little to protect water resources. It is mapped as containing hydric soils, but no wetlands appear to exist on site. Additionally, aquifer recharge mapping indicates very little contribution to recharge. Soils data is based on the Soil Survey of Collier County Area, Florida (USDA/NRCS, 1990). Soils mapped on the parcel are hydric. Mapped soils include “Hallandale and Boca Fine Sand” (nearly level, poorly drained soil associated with sloughs and poorly defined drainageways). The plant communities normally associated with these soils were not present on the parcel. Page 5985 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 18 Figure 9 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones Page 5986 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 19 Figure 10 - Collier County Soil Survey Page 5987 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 20 Figure 11 LIDAR Elevation Map Page 5988 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 21 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity This parcel is not directly adjacent to conservation lands; however, undeveloped lands exist between the parcel and the Dr. Robert H. Gore Preserve to the west and Picayune Strand State Forest to the south. The low-density nature of development in this area allows wildlife to move relatively unimpeded across the landscape. Figure 12 - Conservation Lands Page 5989 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 22 3.2 Human Values 3.2.1 Recreation This parcel could provide year-round access for passive, recreational activities like hiking. 3.2.2 Accessibility The parcel is accessible via a paved road. Parking is available along 40th Ave. SE. 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement The parcel is visible from a public road. 3.2 Restoration and Management 3.3.1 Vegetation Management 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation Exotic plants are present at a total estimated density of approximately 30%. The primary invasive plant observed was Brazilian pepper. Caesarweed and what appeared to be tanglehead grass were also observed. The parcel would also benefit from cabbage palm reduction. 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire The natural community would benefit from fire; however, due to the parcel’s small size and location, prescribed fire is not likely. 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security No site security issues appear to exist within the parcel 3.3.3 Assistance No management assistance is anticipated. 3.4 Vulnerability 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use The parcel is zoned Estates and has an allowable density of 1 unit per 2.25 acres, which would allow for one single-family residence on the parcel. Page 5990 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 23 Figure 13 – Zoning Page 5991 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 24 Figure 14 – Future Land Use Page 5992 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 25 3.4.2 Development Plans The parcel is not currently planned for development. 4. Acquisition Considerations Staff would like to bring the following items to the attention of the Advisory Committee during the review of this property. The following items may not have significantly affected the scoring but are worth noting. This parcel is within the study area for the I-75 interchange. The properties in this location could be impacted by future right-of-way needs or for stormwater ponds to support the right-of-way. If this property is approved for the A-List, staff will take this information into consideration when planning amenities and public access on the site. Additionally, when applicable, language will be memorialized in the Purchase Agreement and related closing documents to ensure Collier County Transportation will be able to purchase a portion of the property from Conservation Collier for future right-of-way, if and when needed, at the original per-acre acquisition cost. Page 5993 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 26 5. Management Needs and Costs Table 3 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management Management Element Initial Cost Annual Recurring Cost Comments Invasive Vegetation Removal $1,100 $410 Initial assumes $400/acre; recurring assumes $150/acre Cabbage Palm Reduction $1,100 N/A Assumes $400/acre TOTAL $2,200 $410 6. Potential for Matching Funds The primary partnering agencies for conservation acquisitions, and those identified in the ordinance are the Florida Communities Trust (FCT) and The Florida Forever Program. The following highlights potential for partnering funds, as communicated by agency staff. Florida Communities Trust - Parks and Open Space Florida Forever grant program: The FCT Parks and Open Space Florida Forever grant program provides grant funds to local governments and nonprofit organizations to acquire conservation lands, urban open spaces, parks and greenways. Application for this program is typically made for pre-acquired sites up to two years from the time of acquisition. The Parks and Open Space Florida Forever grant program assists the Department of Environmental Protection in helping communities meet the challenges of growth, supporting viable community development and protecting natural resources and open space. The program receives 21 percent Florida Forever appropriation. Florida Forever Program: The Conservation Collier Program has not been successful in partnering with the Florida Forever Program due to conflicting acquisition policies and issues regarding joint title between the programs. Additional Funding Sources: There are no additional funding sources known at this time. Page 5994 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 27 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form Property Name: Gomez parcel Target Protection Mailing Area: I-75 and Everglades Blvd. Folio(s): 41614040004 Secondary Criteria Scoring Possible Points Awarded Points Percentage 1 - Ecological Value 160 39 24 2 - Human Value 80 33 41 3 - Restoration and Management 80 43 54 4 - Vulnerability 80 60 75 TOTAL SCORE 400 175 44 1 - ECOLOGICAL VALUES (40% of total) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 1.1 VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES 200 40 1.1.1 - Priority natural communities (Select highest score) a. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 1 communities (1130 - Rockland Hammock, 1210 - Scrub, 1213 - Sand Pine Scrub, 1214 - Coastal Scrub, 1312 - Scrubby Flatwoods, 1610 - Beach Dune, 1620 - Coastal Berm, 1630 - Coastal Grasslands, 1640 - Coastal Strand, or 1650 - Maritime Hammock) 100 b. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 2 communities (22211 - Hydric Pine Flatwoods, 2221 - Wet Flatwoods, or 1311 - Mesic Flatwoods) 60 c. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 3 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp, or 5240 - Salt Marsh) 50 d. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 4 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp) 25 1.1.2 - Plant community diversity (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥ 3 CLC native plant communities (Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System native plant communities) 20 b. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC native plant communities 10 10 cabbage palm/pine/oak hammock c. Parcel has 0 CLC native plant communities 0 1.1.3 - Listed plant species (excluding commercially exploited species) (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥5 CLC listed plant species 30 b. Parcel has 3-4 CLC listed plant species 20 c. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC listed plant species 10 d. Parcel has 0 CLC listed plant species 0 0 1.1.4 - Invasive Plant Infestation (Select highest score) a. 0 - 10% infestation 50 b. 10 - 25% infestation 40 Page 5995 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 28 c. 25 - 50% infestation 30 30 d. 50 - 75% infestation 20 e. ≥75% infestation 10 1.2 - WILDLIFE COMMUNITIES 100 70 1.2.1 - Listed wildlife species (Select the highest score) a. Listed wildlife species documented on the parcel 80 b. Listed wildlife species documented on adjacent property 60 60 c CLIP Potential Habitat Richness ≥5 species 40 d. No listed wildlife documented near parcel 0 1.2.2 - Significant wildlife habitat (Rookeries, roosts, denning sites, nesting grounds, high population densities, etc) (Select highest score) a. Parcel protects significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 20 b. Parcel enhances adjacent to significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 10 10 c. Parcel does not enhance significant wildlife habitat 0 1.3 - WATER RESOURCES 100 10 1.3.1 - Aquifer recharge (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is located within a wellfield protection zone or within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 1 area 40 b. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 2 or 3 area 30 c. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 4 or 5 area 20 d. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 6 area 0 0 1.3.2 - Surface Water Protection (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an Outstanding Florida Waterbody 30 b. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for a creek, river, lake, canal or other surface water body 20 c. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an identified flowway 15 d. Wetlands exist on site 10 e. Parcel does not provide opportunities for surface water quality enhancement 0 0 1.3.3 - Floodplain Management (Select all that apply) a. Parcel has depressional or slough soils 10 10 b. Parcel has known history of flooding and is likely to provide onsite water attenuation 10 c. Parcel provides storm surge buffering 10 d. Parcel does not provide floodplain management benefits 0 1.4 - ECOSYSTEM CONNECTIVITY 200 25 1.4.1 - Acreage (Select Highest Score) a. Parcel is ≥ 300 acres 150 Page 5996 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 29 b. Parcel is ≥ 100 acres 100 b. Parcel is ≥ 50 acres 75 c. Parcel is ≥ 25 acres 25 d. Parcel is ≥ 10 acres 15 e. Parcel is < 10 acres 0 0 1.4.2 - Connectivity (Select highest score) a. Parcel is immediately contiguous with conservation lands 50 b. Parcel is not immediately contiguous, but parcels between it and nearby conservation lands are undeveloped 25 25 c. Parcel is isolated from conservation land 0 ECOLOGICAL VALUES TOTAL POINTS 600 145 ECOLOGICAL VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*160) 160 39 2 - HUMAN VALUES (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 2.1 - RECREATION 120 20 2.1.1 - Compatible recreation activities (Select all that apply) a. Hunting 20 b. Fishing 20 c. Water-based recreation (paddling, swimming, etc) 20 d. Biking 20 e. Equestrian 20 f. Passive natural-resource based recreation (Hiking, photography, wildlife watching, environmental education, etc) 20 20 g. Parcel is incompatible with nature-based recreation 0 2.2 - ACCESSIBILITY 120 80 2.2.1 - Seasonality (Select the highest score) a. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation year round 20 20 b. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation seasonally 10 c. Parcel is inaccessible for land-based recreation 0 2.2.2 - Vehicle access (Select the highest score) a. Public access via paved road 50 50 b. Public access via unpaved road 30 c. Public access via private road 20 d. No public access 0 2.2.3 - Parking Availability (Select the highest score) a. Minor improvements necessary to provide on-site parking 40 b. Major improvements necessary to provide on-site parking (Requires site development plan) 25 b. Public parking available nearby or on adjacent preserve 20 c. Street parking available 10 10 d. No public parking available 0 Page 5997 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 30 2.2.4 - Pedestrian access (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is easily accessible to pedestrians (within walking distance of housing development) 10 b. Parcel is not easily accessible to pedestrians 0 0 2.3 - AESTHETICS/CULTURAL ENHANCEMENT 40 15 2.3.1 - Aesthetic/cultural value (Choose all that apply) a. Mature/outstanding native vegetation 5 5 large slash pines b. Scenic vistas 5 c. Frontage enhances aesthetics of public thoroughfare 10 10 d. Archaeological/historical structures present 15 e. Other (Please describe) 5 f. None 0 HUMAN VALUES TOTAL SCORE 280 115 HUMAN VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 33 3 - RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 3.1 - VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 120 75 3.1.1 - Invasive plant management needs (Select the highest score) a. Minimal invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (<30%) 100 b. Moderate invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (30-65%) 75 75 Exotics and Cabbage Palms c. Major invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 50 d. Major invasive/nuisance plant management and replanting necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 25 e. Restoration of native plant community not feasible 0 3.1.2 - Prescribed fire necessity and compatibility (Select the highest score) a. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is compatible with prescribed fire or parcel does not contain fire dependent plant communities 20 b. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is incompatible with prescribed fire 0 0 3.2 - REMEDIATION AND SITE SECURITY 50 20 3.2.1 - Site remediation and human conflict potential (Dumping, contamination, trespassing, vandalism, other) (Select the highest score) a. Minimal site remediation or human conflict issues predicted 50 b. Moderate site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 20 20 Page 5998 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 31 c. Major site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 5 d. Resolving site remediation or human conflict issues not feasible 0 3.3 - ASSISTANCE 5 0 3.4.1 - Management assistance by other entity a. Management assistance by other entity likely 5 b. Management assistance by other entity unlikely 0 0 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT TOTAL SCORE 175 95 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 43 4 - VULNERABILITY (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 4.1 - ZONING AND LAND USE 130 125 4.1.1 - Zoning and land use designation (Select the highest score) a. Zoning allows for Single Family, Multifamily, industrial or commercial 100 100 b. Zoning allows for density of no greater than 1 unit per 5 acres 75 c. Zoning allows for agricultural use /density of no greater than 1 unit per 40 acres 50 d. Zoning favors stewardship or conservation 0 4.1.2 - Future Land Use Type (Select the highest score) a. Parcel designated Urban 30 b. Parcel designated Estates, Rural Fringe Receiving and Neutral, Agriculture 25 25 c. Parcel designated Rural Fringe Sending, Rural Lands Stewardship Area 5 d. Parcel is designated Conservation 0 4.2 - DEVELOPMENT PLANS 50 10 4.2.1 - Development plans (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has been approved for development 20 b. SFWMD and/or USACOE permit has been applied for or SDP application has been submitted 15 c. Parcel has no current development plans 0 0 4.2.2 - Site characteristics amenable to development (Select all that apply) a. Parcel is primarily upland 10 10 b. Parcel is along a major roadway 10 c. Parcel is >10 acres 5 d. Parcel is within 1 mile of a current or planned commercial or multi-unit residential development 5 VULNERABILITY TOTAL SCORE 180 135 VULNERABILITY WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 60 Page 5999 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 32 8. Additional Site Photos View from 40th Ave. SE looking north Drone view from 40th Ave. SE looking north Page 6000 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 33 View looking down into property from above – note light green Brazilian pepper View of property looking south Page 6001 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 34 Interior of property Interior of property Page 6002 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 35 Interior of property Interior of property Page 6003 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 36 Interior of property Interior of property Page 6004 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 37 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions This report makes use of data layers from the Florida Natural Areas Inventory and University of Florida Critical Lands and Waters Identification Project (CLIP4). CLIP4 is a collection of spatial data that identify statewide priorities for a broad range of natural resources in Florida. It was developed through a collaborative effort between the Florida Areas Natural Inventory (FNAI), the University of Florida GeoPlan Center and Center for Landscape Conservation Planning, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). It is used in the Florida Forever Program to evaluate properties for acquisition. CLIP4 is organized into a set of core natural resource data layers which are representative of 5 resource categories: biodiversity, landscapes, surface water, groundwater and marine. The first 3 categories have also been combined into the Aggregated layer, which identifies 5 priority levels for natural resource conservation. Below is a description of each of the three CLIP4 data layers used in this report. Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Consists of 12 priority natural community types: upland glades, pine rocklands, seepage slopes, scrub, sandhill, sandhill upland lakes, rockland hammock, coastal uplands, imperiled coastal lakes, dry prairie, upland pine, pine flatwoods, upland hardwood forest, or coastal wetlands. These natural communities are prioritized by a combination of their heritage global status rank (G-rank) and landscape context, based on the Land Use Intensity Index (subset of CLIP Landscape Integrity Index) and FNAI Potential Natural Areas. Priority 1 includes G1-G3 communities with Very High or High landscape context. Priority 2 includes G1-G3 Medium and G4 Very High/High. Priority 3 includes G4 Medium and G5 Very High/High. Priority 5 is G5 Medium. This data layer was created by FNAI originally to inform the Florida Forever environmental land acquisition program. The natural communities were mapped primarily based on the FNAI/FWC Cooperative Land Cover (CLC) data layer, which is a compilation of best-available land cover data for the entire state. The CLC is based on both remote-sensed (from aerial photography, primarily from water management district FLUCCS data) and ground-truthed (from field surveys on many conservation lands) data. Figure 8 - Potential Habitat Richness CLIP4 Map This CLIP version 4.0 data layer is unchanged from CLIP v3.0. FWC Potential Habitat Richness. Because SHCAs do not address species richness, FWC also developed the potential habitat richness layer to identify areas of overlapping vertebrate species habitat. FWC created a statewide potential habitat model for each species included in their analysis. In some cases, only a portion of the potential habitat was ultimately designated as SHCA for each species. The Potential Habitat Richness layer includes the entire potential habitat model for each species and provides a count of the number of species habitat models occurring at each location. The highest number of focal species co-occurring at any location in the model is 13. Page 6005 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 38 Figure 9 - CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones High priorities indicate high potential for recharge to an underlying aquifer system (typically the Floridan aquifer but could be intermediate or surficial aquifers in some portions of the state). The highest priorities indicate high potential for recharge to springs or public water supplies. This figure also includes Wellfield Protection Zones. Collier County Wellfield Protection Zones are referenced in the Land Development Code and updated in 2010 by Pollution Control and Prevention Department Staff. The public water supply wellfields, identified in section 3.06.06 and permitted by the SFWMD for potable water to withdraw a minimum of 100,000 average gallons per day (GPD), are identified as protected wellfields, around which specific land use and activity (regulated development) shall be regulated under this section. Page 6006 of 14062 Conservation Collier Initial Criteria Screening Report North Naples Church Owner: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Acreage: 8.5 ac Folios: 00349880004 Staff Report Date: November 5, 2025 75 37 78 24 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 214/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 6007 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 2 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 4 2. Summary of Property ............................................................................................................................ 5 Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview ...........................................................................................5 Figure 2 – Surrounding Lands .....................................................................................................6 Figure 3 - Parcel Close-up .........................................................................................................................7 2.1 Summary of Property Information ....................................................................................................8 Table 1 – Summary of Property Information .....................................................................................8 Figure 4 - Secondary Criteria Score ....................................................................................................9 Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary .....................................................................................9 2.2 Summary of Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) ........... 10 3. Initial Screening Criteria ...................................................................................................................... 12 3.1 Ecological Values ............................................................................................................................. 12 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities ....................................................................................................... 12 Figure 5 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities ........................................................................ 13 Figure 6 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System ............................................ 14 Figure 7 – Hydric Pine Flatwoods with melaleuca in midstory ................................................ 15 Figure 8 – Pine canopy ............................................................................................................ 15 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities ............................................................................................................ 16 Table 3 – Listed Wildlife Detected ........................................................................................... 16 Figure 9 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) .................................................... 17 Figure 10 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness ........................................................................... 18 3.1.3 Water Resources ................................................................................................................... 19 Figure 11 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones ............................ 20 Figure 12 - Collier County Soil Survey ...................................................................................... 21 Figure 13 LIDAR Elevation Map ............................................................................................... 22 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity ........................................................................................................ 23 Figure 14 - Conservation Lands ............................................................................................... 24 3.2 Human Values ................................................................................................................................. 25 3.2.1 Recreation ............................................................................................................................. 25 3.2.2 Accessibility ........................................................................................................................... 25 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement ......................................................................................... 25 Page 6008 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 3 Figure 15 – View of slash pine canopy on property................................................................. 25 3.2 Restoration and Management ....................................................................................................... 26 3.3.1 Vegetation Management ...................................................................................................... 26 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation ..................................................................................................... 26 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire ............................................................................................................ 26 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security .............................................................................................. 26 3.3.3 Assistance .............................................................................................................................. 26 3.4 Vulnerability .................................................................................................................................... 26 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use ............................................................................................................. 26 Figure 16 - Zoning .................................................................................................................... 28 Figure 17 - Zoning Overlays ..................................................................................................... 29 Figure 18 – Future Land Use ................................................................................................... 30 3.4.2 Development Plans ............................................................................................................... 31 4. Acquisition Considerations .................................................................................................................. 31 5. Management Needs and Costs .............................................................................................................. 31 Table 4 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management ................ 31 6. Potential for Matching Funds .............................................................................................................. 31 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form ......................................................................................................... 32 8. Additional Site Photos ......................................................................................................................... 37 ................................................................................................................................................ 37 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions ...................................... 41 Page 6009 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 4 1. Introduction The Conservation Collier Program (Program) is an environmentally sensitive land acquisition and management program approved by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Board) in 2002 and by Collier County Voters in 2002 and 2006. The Program was active in acquisition between 2003 and 2011, under the terms of the referendum. Between 2011 and 2016, the Program was in management mode. In 2017, the Collier County Board reauthorized Conservation Collier to seek additional lands (2/14/17, Agenda Item 11B). On November 3, 2020, the Collier County electors approved the Conservation Collier Re-establishment referendum with a 76.5% majority. This Initial Criteria Screening Report (ICSR) has been prepared for the Conservation Collier Program to meet requirements specified in the Conservation Collier Implementation Ordinance, 2002-63, as amended, and for purposes of the Conservation Collier Program. The sole purpose of this report is to provide objective data to demonstrate how properties meet the criteria defined by the ordinance. The following sections characterize the property location, elaborate on the initial and secondary screening criteria scoring, and describe potential funding sources, appropriate use, site improvements, and estimated management costs. Page 6010 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 5 2. Summary of Property Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview Page 6011 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 6 Figure 2 – Surrounding Lands Page 6012 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 7 Figure 3 - Parcel Close-up Page 6013 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 8 2.1 Summary of Property Information Table 1 – Summary of Property Information Characteristic Value Comments Name North Naples Church North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number 00349880004 Target Protection Area RFMUD-Sending Within North Belle Meade TPMA Size 8.5 acres Section, Township, and Range S34, Twn 49, R27 Zoning Category/TDRs A – RFMUD-NRPA- NBMO-Sending Base Zoning is Agricultural; Sending Lands within Rural Fringe Mixed Use District within a Natural Resource Protection Area and with a North Belle Meade Overlay; Allowable use is 1 residential dwelling per parcel Existing structures None Adjoining properties and their Uses Conservation, undeveloped Private Conservation Easements to the north, west, and east; undeveloped property to the south Development Plans Submitted None Known Property Irregularities Old firebreak An old bulldozer trail exists from E to W through the property that is appox. 60 ft. wide. There is little to no build-up of soil along both sides of the trail. Could be replanted or left to revegetate from surrounding seed sources Other County Dept Interest Transportation Potential Wilson corridor extension – although most likely outside of the project area Page 6014 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 9 Figure 4 - Secondary Criteria Score Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 1 - Ecological Value 75 160 47% 1.1 - Vegetative Communities 29 53 55% 1.2 - Wildlife Communities 24 27 90% 1.3 - Water Resources 8 27 30% 1.4 - Ecosystem Connectivity 13 53 25% 2 - Human Values 37 80 46% 2.1 - Recreation 17 34 50% 2.2 - Accessibility 19 34 54% 2.3 - Aesthetics/Cultural Enhancement 1 11 13% 3 - Restoration and Management 78 80 97% 3.1 - Vegetation Management 55 55 100% 3.2 - Remediation and Site Security 23 23 100% 3.3 - Assistance 0 2 0% 4 - Vulnerability 24 80 31% 4.1 - Zoning and Land Use 24 58 42% 4.2 - Development Plans 0 22 0% Total 214 400 53% 75 37 78 24 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 214/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 6015 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 10 2.2 Summary of Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) Criteria 1: CLIP Priority 1 Natural Community Does the property contain Upland Hardwood Forest, Scrub, Coastal Upland, Dry Prairie, or Upland Pine? NO Property does not contain CLIP Priority 1 Natural Community. Criteria 2: CLIP Priority 2 Natural Community Does the property contain Pine Flatwoods or Coastal Wetlands? YES Property contains Hydric Pine Flatwoods. Criteria 3: Other Native, Natural Communities Does the property contain other native, natural communities? NO Property does not contain any other native, natural communities. Criteria 4: Human Social Values Does the property offer cultural values, appropriate access for natural resource-based recreation, and the enhancement of the aesthetic setting of Collier County? NO The property is not visible or readily accessible from a public roadway. There is potential access in the future but there is currently no public right of way to access the property. The County Manager’s agency and Conservation Collier own parcels to the west. Criteria 5: Water Resources Does the property offer opportunities for protection of water resource values, including aquifer recharge, water quality enhancement, protection of wetland dependent species habitat, wildfire risk reduction, storm surge protection, and flood control? YES The property is mapped as containing 100% hydric soils and most likely holds water during the wet season. Criteria 6: Biological and Ecological Value Does the property offer significant biological values, including biodiversity and listed species habitat? YES The parcel provides FL panther habitat, FL black bear habitat and potential Big Cypress fox squirrel, and red-cockaded woodpecker habitat. Page 6016 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 11 Criteria 7: Enhancement of Current Conservation Lands Does the property enhance and/or protect the environmental value of current conservation lands through function as a buffer, ecological link or habitat corridor? YES This property is adjacent to a private conservation easement to the north, east, and west. This property also contributes to an important wildlife corridor connecting species from the Florida Panther Refuge, Golden Gate Rural Estates, Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve, as well as the Picayune Strand State Forest and Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve to the south through wildlife underpasses under I-75. Currently there is habitat connectivity between this site and the Conservation Collier Nancy Payton Preserve. This property provides an ecological link to the northern range expansion goals of the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Recovery Plan. Criteria 8: Target Area Is the property within a Board-approved target protection mailing area? YES The North Naples Church property met 5 out of the 8 Initial Screening Criteria. Page 6017 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 12 3. Initial Screening Criteria 3.1 Ecological Values 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities The vegetative community found on the North Naples Church property is similar to those found on the North Belle Meade Preserve to the west; however, the wildfire that passed through the area several years ago did not cause severe canopy and mid-story mortality within the North Naples Church property, and the hydrology of the area does not appear to have been severely affected by the I-75 canal to the south. The primary canopy species within the parcel are slash pine (Pinus elliotti var. densa) and cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto). Cabbage palm, Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), and occassional small cypress (Taxodium spp.) are present in the midstory. A mix of grasses, sedges, and herbaceous plants are present in the groundcover including sawgrass (Cladium jamaicense), wiregrass (Aristida Stricta). Invasive plants encountered include primarily melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia), in both the midstory and canopy, with cogon grass (Imperata cylindrica), torpedo grass (Panicum repens), Caesar weed (Urena lobata), ear-leaf acacia (Acacia auriculiformis), and shrubby false buttonwood (Spermacoce verticillata) also observed. No listed plant species were observed on the property during the site visit. Page 6018 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 13 Figure 5 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Page 6019 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 14 Figure 6 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System Page 6020 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 15 Figure 7 – Hydric Pine Flatwoods with melaleuca in midstory Figure 8 – Pine canopy Page 6021 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 16 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities CLIP4 Species Richness Maps show potential for 3-6 focal species to utilize the properties including federally endangered Florida panther, red-cockaded woodpecker, Florida bonneted bat, and state- threatened Big Cypress fox squirrel. A radio collared panther was tracked on the property in 2017, and panther telemetry from 1986-2020 shows consistent utilization of the surrounding area by radio-collared individuals. FWC panther road mortality data along Interstate 75 indicates there is movement of Florida panther between the site, the surrounding lands and the Picayune Strand State Forest, with the most recent road mortalities occurring in March 2020. The property is included within known historic nesting/foraging habitat for endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers. Table 3 – Listed Wildlife Detected Common Name Scientific Name State Status Federal Status Mode of Detection Florida Panther Puma concolar coryi Endangered Endangered FWC Telemetry Page 6022 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 17 Figure 9 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) Page 6023 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 18 Figure 10 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness Page 6024 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 19 3.1.3 Water Resources The property holds shallow surface water during the wet season. This provides seasonal habitat for wetland dependent species, especially wading birds. The entire property is mapped as containing the depressional soil, Pineda fine sand, limestone substratum which is associated with sloughs and poorly defined drainageways. This parcel does not provide significant aquifer recharge capacity. Page 6025 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 20 Figure 11 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones Page 6026 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 21 Figure 12 - Collier County Soil Survey Page 6027 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 22 Figure 13 LIDAR Elevation Map Page 6028 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 23 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity This parcel directly connects to conservation easements to the north, east, and west and to the remaining undeveloped portions of the Golden Gate Estates to the north, east, and west. The conservation easements are held by the US Fish and Wildlife Service for preservation related to the Section 20 Mine and the Estates of Twin Eagles. Telemetry data shows Florida panther use this area to cross between the Nancy Payton Preserve in the Golden Gate Estates and larger conservation areas to the south and the east. This parcel also provides an ecological link to the northern range expansion goals of the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Recovery Plan. Protecting habitat on both sides of I-75 may provide opportunities to install additional wildlife crossings. Page 6029 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 24 Figure 14 - Conservation Lands Page 6030 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 25 3.2 Human Values 3.2.1 Recreation This parcel could provide year-round access for recreational activities including but not limited to hunting, horseback riding, and hiking. Hunting and horseback riding would only be feasible if additional surrounding parcels were acquired. The open landscape provides opportunities for wildlife viewing. 3.2.2 Accessibility The property is accessed through a gate on Blackburn Rd which is closed to the public. 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement This parcel currently provides a good example of mature slash pines. Figure 15 – View of slash pine canopy on property Page 6031 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 26 3.2 Restoration and Management 3.3.1 Vegetation Management 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation Invasive vegetation infestation is not terribly high on this parcel, at approximately 15%. There are a few large melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia) trees in the west portion of the parcel, and smaller melaleuca exist throughout the midstory. Other invasives present include cogon grass (Imperata cylindrica), torpedo grass (Panicum repens), Caesar weed (Urena lobata), ear-leaf acacia (Acacia auriculiformis), and shrubby false buttonwood (Spermacoce verticillata). 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire This parcel would benefit from regular prescribed burning. The small size of the parcel limits, but does not bar, the application of prescribed fire. Although native, the high density of cabbage palms creates an obstacle to restoration by overcrowding more desirable species and creating fuel loads that other species cannot tolerate when burned. When occurring at sufficient density, cabbage palms burn at high temperatures that kill the overstory trees. This reduction in canopy cover creates desirable conditions for cabbage palm recruitment which in turn increases intensity of subsequent fires. Cabbage palms will have to be chemically or mechanically thinned and then burned on a short return interval in order to maintain the slash pine canopy. Firebreaks would need to be installed along the west, north, and south boundary lines. 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security Invasive species and cabbage palms will need to be controlled. The remoteness of the parcel and existing entrance gate on Blackburn Rd. limits trespass. Most off-road traffic within the surrounding parcels is suspected to be done by those accessing private property; however, there have been reports of poaching on lands to the west in the recent past. 3.3.3 Assistance Assistance is not predicted. 3.4 Vulnerability 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use This parcel is designated as Sending Land in the Rural Fringe Mixed Use Overlay (RFMUO) within a Natural Resource Protection Area (NRPA), with a North Belle Meade Overlay. RFMUO Sending Lands designation allows for 1 dwelling unit per 40 acres, or 1 dwelling unit per parcel if the parcel is under 40 acres. Therefore, one dwelling unit could be developed on the North Naples Church parcel. LDC section 2.03.08.A provide the description of Sending Lands: RFMU sending lands are those lands that have the highest degree of environmental value and sensitivity and generally include significant wetlands, uplands, and habitat for listed species. RFMU sending lands are the principal target for preservation and conservation. Density may be transferred from RFMU sending lands as provided in section 2.03.07 D.4.c. All NRPAs within the RFMU district are also RFMU sending lands. Page 6032 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 27 LDC section 2.03.08.B provide the description of NRPAs: The purpose and intent of the Natural Resource Protection Area Overlay District (NRPA) is to: protect endangered or potentially endangered species by directing incompatible land uses away from their habitats; to identify large, connected, intact, and relatively unfragmented habitats, which may be important for these listed species; and to support State and Federal agencies' efforts to protect endangered or potentially endangered species and their habitats. NRPAs may include major wetland systems and regional flow-ways. These lands generally should be the focus of any federal, state, County, or private acquisition efforts. Accordingly, allowable land uses, vegetation preservation standards, development standards, and listed species protection criteria within NRPAs set forth herein are more restrictive than would otherwise be permitted in the underlying zoning district and shall to be applicable in addition to any standards that apply tin the underlying zoning district. Page 6033 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 28 Figure 16 - Zoning Page 6034 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 29 Figure 17 - Zoning Overlays Page 6035 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 30 Figure 18 – Future Land Use Page 6036 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 31 3.4.2 Development Plans No development plans currently exist on the property. Although the zoning of the property favors agricultural use and low-density residential dwellings, the Wilson Corridor Extension may be aligned to the west of this parcel. Once the corridor is constructed surrounding lands may transition from agricultural to more intensive forms of use. 4. Acquisition Considerations Staff would like to bring the following items to the attention of the Advisory Committee during the review of this property. The following does not affect the scoring. The following are items that will be addressed in the Executive Summary to the Board of County Commissioners if this property moves forward for ranking. Although unlikely, this parcel could be within the alignment of the future Wilson Benfield Road Extension. If this property is approved for the A-List, staff will take this information into consideration when planning amenities and public access on the site. Additionally, when applicable, language will be memorialized in the Purchase Agreement and related closing documents to ensure Collier County Transportation will be able to purchase a portion of the property from Conservation Collier for future right-of-way, if and when needed, at the original per-acre acquisition cost. 5. Management Needs and Costs Table 4 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management Management Element Initial Cost Annual Recurring Cost Comments Invasive Vegetation Removal $3,400 $1,275 $400/acre initial, $150/acre recurring. 8.5-acres Cabbage Palm Treatment $3,400 N/A $400/acre Trail/Firebreak Installation and Maintenance $5,000 $1,000 Installing firebreaks along property boundaries Total $11,800 $2,275 6. Potential for Matching Funds There are no known matching funds or partnership opportunities for acquisition in this area. Page 6037 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 32 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form Property Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Target Protection Mailing Area: N/A Folio(s): 00349880004 Secondary Criteria Scoring Possible Points Awarded Points Percentage 1 - Ecological Value 160 75 47 2 - Human Value 80 37 46 3 - Restoration and Management 80 78 97 4 - Vulnerability 80 24 31 TOTAL SCORE 400 214 53 1 - ECOLOGICAL VALUES (40% of total) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 1.1 VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES 200 110 1.1.1 - Priority natural communities (Select highest score) a. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 1 communities (1130 - Rockland Hammock, 1210 - Scrub, 1213 - Sand Pine Scrub, 1214 - Coastal Scrub, 1312 - Scrubby Flatwoods, 1610 - Beach Dune, 1620 - Coastal Berm, 1630 - Coastal Grasslands, 1640 - Coastal Strand, or 1650 - Maritime Hammock) 100 b. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 2 communities (22211 - Hydric Pine Flatwoods, 2221 - Wet Flatwoods, or 1311 - Mesic Flatwoods) 60 60 Hydric Pine Flatwoods c. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 3 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp, or 5240 - Salt Marsh) 50 d. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 4 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp) 25 1.1.2 - Plant community diversity (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥ 3 CLC native plant communities (Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System native plant communities) 20 b. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC native plant communities 10 10 Hydric Pine Flatwoods c. Parcel has 0 CLC native plant communities 0 1.1.3 - Listed plant species (excluding commercially exploited species) (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥5 CLC listed plant species 30 b. Parcel has 3-4 CLC listed plant species 20 c. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC listed plant species 10 d. Parcel has 0 CLC listed plant species 0 0 1.1.4 - Invasive Plant Infestation (Select highest score) a. 0 - 10% infestation 50 b. 10 - 25% infestation 40 40 melaleuca c. 25 - 50% infestation 30 d. 50 - 75% infestation 20 Page 6038 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 33 e. ≥75% infestation 10 1.2 - WILDLIFE COMMUNITIES 100 90 1.2.1 - Listed wildlife species (Select the highest score) a. Listed wildlife species documented on the parcel 80 80 Florida Panther b. Listed wildlife species documented on adjacent property 60 c CLIP Potential Habitat Richness ≥5 species 40 d. No listed wildlife documented near parcel 0 1.2.2 - Significant wildlife habitat (Rookeries, roosts, denning sites, nesting grounds, high population densities, etc) (Select highest score) a. Parcel protects significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 20 b. Parcel enhances adjacent to significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 10 10 adjacent to hundreds of undeveloped acres c. Parcel does not enhance significant wildlife habitat 0 1.3 - WATER RESOURCES 100 30 1.3.1 - Aquifer recharge (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is located within a wellfield protection zone or within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 1 area 40 b. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 2 or 3 area 30 c. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 4 or 5 area 20 d. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 6 area 0 0 1.3.2 - Surface Water Protection (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an Outstanding Florida Waterbody 30 b. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for a creek, river, lake, canal or other surface water body 20 c. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an identified flowway 15 d. Wetlands exist on site 10 10 e. Parcel does not provide opportunities for surface water quality enhancement 0 1.3.3 - Floodplain Management (Select all that apply) a. Parcel has depressional or slough soils 10 10 b. Parcel has known history of flooding and is likely to provide onsite water attenuation 10 10 c. Parcel provides storm surge buffering 10 d. Parcel does not provide floodplain management benefits 0 1.4 - ECOSYSTEM CONNECTIVITY 200 50 Page 6039 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 34 1.4.1 - Acreage (Select Highest Score) a. Parcel is ≥ 300 acres 150 b. Parcel is ≥ 100 acres 100 b. Parcel is ≥ 50 acres 75 c. Parcel is ≥ 25 acres 25 d. Parcel is ≥ 10 acres 15 e. Parcel is < 10 acres 0 0 1.4.2 - Connectivity (Select highest score) a. Parcel is immediately contiguous with conservation lands 50 50 b. Parcel is not immediately contiguous, but parcels between it and nearby conservation lands are undeveloped 25 c. Parcel is isolated from conservation land 0 ECOLOGICAL VALUES TOTAL POINTS 600 280 ECOLOGICAL VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*160) 160 75 2 - HUMAN VALUES (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 2.1 - RECREATION 120 60 2.1.1 - Compatible recreation activities (Select all that apply) a. Hunting 20 20 b. Fishing 20 c. Water-based recreation (paddling, swimming, etc) 20 d. Biking 20 e. Equestrian 20 20 f. Passive natural-resource based recreation (Hiking, photography, wildlife watching, environmental education, etc) 20 20 g. Parcel is incompatible with nature-based recreation 0 2.2 - ACCESSIBILITY 120 65 2.2.1 - Seasonality (Select the highest score) a. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation year round 20 20 b. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation seasonally 10 c. Parcel is inaccessible for land-based recreation 0 2.2.2 - Vehicle access (Select the highest score) a. Public access via paved road 50 b. Public access via unpaved road 30 c. Public access via private road 20 20 d. No public access 0 2.2.3 - Parking Availability (Select the highest score) a. Minor improvements necessary to provide on-site parking 40 b. Major improvements necessary to provide on-site parking (Requires site development plan) 25 25 b. Public parking available nearby or on adjacent preserve 20 Page 6040 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 35 c. Street parking available 10 d. No public parking available 0 2.2.4 - Pedestrian access (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is easily accessible to pedestrians (within walking distance of housing development) 10 b. Parcel is not easily accessible to pedestrians 0 0 2.3 - AESTHETICS/CULTURAL ENHANCEMENT 40 5 2.3.1 - Aesthetic/cultural value (Choose all that apply) a. Mature/outstanding native vegetation 5 5 Slash pines b. Scenic vistas 5 c. Frontage enhances aesthetics of public thoroughfare 10 d. Archaeological/historical structures present 15 e. Other (Please describe) 5 f. None 0 HUMAN VALUES TOTAL SCORE 280 130 HUMAN VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 37 3 - RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 3.1 - VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 120 120 3.1.1 - Invasive plant management needs (Select the highest score) a. Minimal invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (<30%) 100 100 b. Moderate invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (30-65%) 75 c. Major invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 50 d. Major invasive/nuisance plant management and replanting necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 25 e. Restoration of native plant community not feasible 0 3.1.2 - Prescribed fire necessity and compatibility (Select the highest score) a. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is compatible with prescribed fire or parcel does not contain fire dependent plant communities 20 20 b. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is incompatible with prescribed fire 0 3.2 - REMEDIATION AND SITE SECURITY 50 50 3.2.1 - Site remediation and human conflict potential (Dumping, contamination, trespassing, vandalism, other) (Select the highest score) a. Minimal site remediation or human conflict issues predicted 50 50 b. Moderate site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 20 Page 6041 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 36 c. Major site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 5 d. Resolving site remediation or human conflict issues not feasible 0 3.3 - ASSISTANCE 5 0 3.4.1 - Management assistance by other entity a. Management assistance by other entity likely 5 b. Management assistance by other entity unlikely 0 0 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT TOTAL SCORE 175 170 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 78 4 - VULNERABILITY (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 4.1 - ZONING AND LAND USE 130 55 4.1.1 - Zoning and land use designation (Select the highest score) a. Zoning allows for Single Family, Multifamily, industrial or commercial 100 b. Zoning allows for density of no greater than 1 unit per 5 acres 75 c. Zoning allows for agricultural use /density of no greater than 1 unit per 40 acres 50 50 d. Zoning favors stewardship or conservation 0 4.1.2 - Future Land Use Type (Select the highest score) a. Parcel designated Urban 30 b. Parcel designated Estates, Rural Fringe Receiving and Neutral, Agriculture 25 c. Parcel designated Rural Fringe Sending, Rural Lands Stewardship Area 5 5 d. Parcel is designated Conservation 0 4.2 - DEVELOPMENT PLANS 50 0 4.2.1 - Development plans (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has been approved for development 20 b. SFWMD and/or USACOE permit has been applied for or SDP application has been submitted 15 c. Parcel has no current development plans 0 0 4.2.2 - Site characteristics amenable to development (Select all that apply) a. Parcel is primarily upland 10 b. Parcel is along a major roadway 10 c. Parcel is >10 acres 5 d. Parcel is within 1 mile of a current or planned commercial or multi- unit residential development 5 VULNERABILITY TOTAL SCORE 180 55 VULNERABILITY WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 24 Page 6042 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 37 8. Additional Site Photos Melaleuca seedlings Groundcover Page 6043 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 38 Firebreak Mature melaleuca on west side Page 6044 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 39 Looking west on the prooperty View looking south from above property Page 6045 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 40 View looking north from above property Interior of parcel Page 6046 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 41 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions This report makes use of data layers from the Florida Natural Areas Inventory and University of Florida Critical Lands and Waters Identification Project (CLIP4). CLIP4 is a collection of spatial data that identify statewide priorities for a broad range of natural resources in Florida. It was developed through a collaborative effort between the Florida Areas Natural Inventory (FNAI), the University of Florida GeoPlan Center and Center for Landscape Conservation Planning, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). It is used in the Florida Forever Program to evaluate properties for acquisition. CLIP4 is organized into a set of core natural resource data layers which are representative of 5 resource categories: biodiversity, landscapes, surface water, groundwater and marine. The first 3 categories have also been combined into the Aggregated layer, which identifies 5 priority levels for natural resource conservation. Below is a description of each of the three CLIP4 data layers used in this report. Figure 5 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Consists of 12 priority natural community types: upland glades, pine rocklands, seepage slopes, scrub, sandhill, sandhill upland lakes, rockland hammock, coastal uplands, imperiled coastal lakes, dry prairie, upland pine, pine flatwoods, upland hardwood forest, or coastal wetlands. These natural communities are prioritized by a combination of their heritage global status rank (G-rank) and landscape context, based on the Land Use Intensity Index (subset of CLIP Landscape Integrity Index) and FNAI Potential Natural Areas. Priority 1 includes G1-G3 communities with Very High or High landscape context. Priority 2 includes G1-G3 Medium and G4 Very High/High. Priority 3 includes G4 Medium and G5 Very High/High. Priority 5 is G5 Medium. This data layer was created by FNAI originally to inform the Florida Forever environmental land acquisition program. The natural communities were mapped primarily based on the FNAI/FWC Cooperative Land Cover (CLC) data layer, which is a compilation of best-available land cover data for the entire state. The CLC is based on both remote-sensed (from aerial photography, primarily from water management district FLUCCS data) and ground-truthed (from field surveys on many conservation lands) data. Figure 10 - Potential Habitat Richness CLIP4 Map This CLIP version 4.0 data layer is unchanged from CLIP v3.0. FWC Potential Habitat Richness. Because SHCAs do not address species richness, FWC also developed the potential habitat richness layer to identify areas of overlapping vertebrate species habitat. FWC created a statewide potential habitat model for each species included in their analysis. In some cases, only a portion of the potential habitat was ultimately designated as SHCA for each species. The Potential Habitat Richness layer includes the entire potential habitat model for each species and provides a count of the number of species habitat models occurring at each location. The highest number of focal species co-occurring at any location in the model is 13. Page 6047 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – North Naples Church Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: North Naples United Methodist Church Trust Folio Number: 00349880004 42 Figure 11 - CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones High priorities indicate high potential for recharge to an underlying aquifer system (typically the Floridan aquifer but could be intermediate or surficial aquifers in some portions of the state). The highest priorities indicate high potential for recharge to springs or public water supplies. This figure also includes Wellfield Protection Zones. Collier County Wellfield Protection Zones are referenced in the Land Development Code and updated in 2010 by Pollution Control and Prevention Department Staff. The public water supply wellfields, identified in section 3.06.06 and permitted by the SFWMD for potable water to withdraw a minimum of 100,000 average gallons per day (GPD), are identified as protected wellfields, around which specific land use and activity (regulated development) shall be regulated under this section. Page 6048 of 14062 Conservation Collier Initial Criteria Screening Report Parang Trust Owner(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Size: 2.73 acres Folio No: 39148120004 Staff Report Date: October 2, 2024 (Updated December 3, 2025) 71 29 25 56 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 180/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 6049 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 2 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 4 2. Summary of Property ............................................................................................................................ 5 Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview .........................................................................................................5 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up .........................................................................................................................6 Figure 3 - Parcel Surrounding Lands .........................................................................................................7 2.1 Summary of Property Information ....................................................................................................8 Table 1 – Summary of Property Information .....................................................................................8 Figure 4 - Secondary Criteria Score ....................................................................................................9 Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary .....................................................................................9 2.2 Summary of Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) ........... 10 3. Initial Screening Criteria ...................................................................................................................... 12 3.1 Ecological Values ............................................................................................................................. 12 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities ....................................................................................................... 12 Figure 5 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities ........................................................................ 13 Figure 6 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System ............................................ 14 Figure 7 – Freshwater marsh ................................................................................................... 15 Figure 8 – Cypress/mixed hardwood forest ............................................................................ 15 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities ............................................................................................................ 16 Table 5 – Potential Listed Wildlife ........................................................................................... 16 Figure 9 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) .................................................... 17 Figure 10 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness ........................................................................... 18 3.1.3 Water Resources ................................................................................................................... 19 Figure 11 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones ............................ 20 Figure 12 - Collier County Soil Survey ...................................................................................... 21 Figure 13 LIDAR Elevation Map ............................................................................................... 22 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity ........................................................................................................ 23 Figure 14 - Conservation Lands ............................................................................................... 24 3.2 Human Values ................................................................................................................................. 25 3.2.1 Recreation ............................................................................................................................. 25 3.2.2 Accessibility ........................................................................................................................... 25 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement ......................................................................................... 25 Page 6050 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 3 3.2 Restoration and Management ....................................................................................................... 25 3.3.1 Vegetation Management ...................................................................................................... 25 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation ..................................................................................................... 25 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire ............................................................................................................ 25 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security .............................................................................................. 25 3.3.3 Assistance .............................................................................................................................. 25 3.4 Vulnerability .................................................................................................................................... 25 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use ............................................................................................................. 25 Figure 15 – Zoning ................................................................................................................... 26 Figure 16 –Future Land Use .................................................................................................... 27 3.4.2 Development Plans ............................................................................................................... 28 4. Acquisition Considerations .................................................................................................................. 28 5. Management Needs and Costs .............................................................................................................. 28 Table 6 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management ................ 28 6. Potential for Matching Funds .............................................................................................................. 28 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form ......................................................................................................... 29 8. Additional Site Photos ......................................................................................................................... 35 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions ...................................... 40 Page 6051 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 4 1. Introduction The Conservation Collier Program (Program) is an environmentally sensitive land acquisition and management program approved by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Board) in 2002 and by Collier County Voters in 2002 and 2006. The Program was active in acquisition between 2003 and 2011, under the terms of the referendum. Between 2011 and 2016, the Program was in management mode. In 2017, the Collier County Board reauthorized Conservation Collier to seek additional lands (2/14/17, Agenda Item 11B). On November 3, 2020, the Collier County electors approved the Conservation Collier Re-establishment referendum with a 76.5% majority. This Initial Criteria Screening Report (ICSR) has been prepared for the Conservation Collier Program to meet requirements specified in the Conservation Collier Implementation Ordinance, 2002-63, as amended, and for purposes of the Conservation Collier Program. The sole purpose of this report is to provide objective data to demonstrate how properties meet the criteria defined by the ordinance. The following sections characterize the property location, elaborate on the initial and secondary screening criteria scoring, and describe potential funding sources, appropriate use, site improvements, and estimated management costs. Page 6052 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 5 2. Summary of Property Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview Page 6053 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 6 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up Page 6054 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 7 Figure 3 - Parcel Surrounding Lands Page 6055 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 8 2.1 Summary of Property Information Table 1 – Summary of Property Information Characteristic Value Comments Name Parang Trust Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio Number 39148120004 Target Protection Area Northern Golden Gate Estates Within the Panther Walk Preserve TPMA Size 2.73 acres Section, Township, and Range S30, T47, R28 S30, T47, R28 Zoning Category/TDRs E Estates - allows 1 unit per 2.25 acres Existing structures None Adjoining properties and their Uses Undeveloped, Residential, and roadway Undeveloped land directly adjacent, Low-density, single- family homes within 350 ft. of parcel, parcel fronts 72nd Ave. NE Development Plans Submitted None Known Property Irregularities Trails Deep Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) trails within parcel Other County Dept Interest None Page 6056 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 9 Figure 4 - Secondary Criteria Score Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 1 - Ecological Value 71 160 44% 1.1 - Vegetative Communities 37 53 70% 1.2 - Wildlife Communities 19 27 70% 1.3 - Water Resources 15 27 55% 1.4 - Ecosystem Connectivity 0 53 0% 2 - Human Values 29 80 36% 2.1 - Recreation 6 34 17% 2.2 - Accessibility 20 34 58% 2.3 - Aesthetics/Cultural Enhancement 3 11 25% 3 - Restoration and Management 25 80 31% 3.1 - Vegetation Management 23 55 42% 3.2 - Remediation and Site Security 2 23 10% 3.3 - Assistance 0 2 0% 4 - Vulnerability 56 80 69% 4.1 - Zoning and Land Use 56 58 96% 4.2 - Development Plans 0 22 0% Total 180 400 45% 71 29 25 56 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 180/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 6057 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 10 2.2 Summary of Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) Criteria 1: CLIP Priority 1 Natural Community Does the property contain Upland Hardwood Forest, Scrub, Coastal Upland, Dry Prairie, or Upland Pine? YES Parcel does contain a small section (0.2 acres) of Oak Hammock. Criteria 2: CLIP Priority 2 Natural Community Does the property contain Pine Flatwoods or Coastal Wetlands? NO Criteria 3: Other Native, Natural Communities Does the property contain other native, natural communities? NO Criteria 4: Human Social Values Does the property offer cultural values, appropriate access for natural resource-based recreation, and the enhancement of the aesthetic setting of Collier County? YES The property is accessible via 72nd Ave. NE. A short hiking trail could be established on the parcel; however, parking would only be available on the side of the street. Criteria 5: Water Resources Does the property offer opportunities for protection of water resource values, including aquifer recharge, water quality enhancement, protection of wetland dependent species habitat, wildfire risk reduction, storm surge protection, and flood control? YES The parcel is almost entirely wetlands. It is also within the historic location of the Horsepen Strand. Criteria 6: Biological and Ecological Value Does the property offer significant biological values, including biodiversity and listed species habitat? YES The parcel provides listed wading bird habitat. Criteria 7: Enhancement of Current Conservation Lands Does the property enhance and/or protect the environmental value of current conservation lands through function as a buffer, ecological link, or habitat corridor? NO Page 6058 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 11 Criteria 8: Target Area Is the property within a Board-approved target protection mailing area? YES The Parang Trust parcel met 5 out of the 8 Initial Screening Criteria. Page 6059 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 12 3. Initial Screening Criteria 3.1 Ecological Values 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities Freshwater marsh: The marsh is very disturbed with multiple UTV trails throughout. Paragrass (Urochloa mutica), West Indian marsh grass (Hymenachne amplexicaulis), and Wright’s nutrush (Scleria lacustris) are the dominant species, with native plants growing among the exotic plants. The deepest portions of the marsh (deep UTV ruts) contain American white waterlily (Nymphaea odorata) and bladderwort (Utricularia sp.). The shallower areas contain pickerelweed (Pontederia cordata), alligatorflag (Thalia geniculata), arrowhead (Sagittaria lancifolia), swamp fern (Telmatoblechnum serrulatum), and sedges which give way to Carolina redroot (Lachnanthes caroliana), grasses and ferns around the perimeter. Cypress/mixed hardwood forest: This habitat is found along the margins of the freshwater marsh. The canopy is comprised of cypress (Taxodium distichum), laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia), and cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto). The midstory is comprised of myrsine (Myrsine cubana), dahoon holly (Ilex cassine), and wax myrtle (Morella cerifera). The understory is comprised of swamp fern (Telmatoblechnum serrulatum), saw grass (Cladium jamaicense), Carolina redroot, and sedges. Oak hammock: This habitat is dominated by laurel oak and cabbage palms. The midstory consists of myrsine and saw palmetto (Serenoa repens). The understory consists of swamp fern, muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia), and greenbriers (Smilax spp.). No listed plant species were observed on the parcel. Page 6060 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 13 Figure 5 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Page 6061 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 14 Figure 6 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System Page 6062 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 15 Figure 7 – Freshwater marsh Figure 8 – Cypress/mixed hardwood forest Page 6063 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 16 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities The parcel itself provides habitat for wetland species, including those listed in Table 5. However, the parcel alone does not provide significant habitat unless combined with the surrounding undeveloped land. Table 5 – Potential Listed Wildlife Common Name Scientific Name State Status Federal Status Little blue heron Egretta caerulea Threatened n/a Tricolored heron Egretta tricolor Threatened n/a Wood stork Mycteria americana Threatened Threatened Florida sandhill crane Antigone canadensis pratensis Threatened n/a Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus Endangered Endangered Florida panther Puma concolor coryi Endangered Endangered Page 6064 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 17 Figure 9 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) Page 6065 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 18 Figure 10 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness Page 6066 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 19 3.1.3 Water Resources This parcel falls within the historic footprint of the Horsepen Strand. Strands are a type of forested swamp that form slow flowing, linear drainage channels across flatlands with high water tables. The Horsepen Strand begins at Immokalee Rd in the Northern Golden Gate Estates and flows south into the North Belle Meade area located north of I-75. This parcel provides a moderate amount of surficial aquifer recharge and is subject to frequent flooding. This parcel provides flood water attenuation as more land is cleared and filled for development. The parcel also provides habitat for wetland dependent species. Page 6067 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 20 Figure 11 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones Page 6068 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 21 Figure 12 - Collier County Soil Survey Page 6069 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 22 Figure 13 LIDAR Elevation Map Page 6070 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 23 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity This parcel does not directly connect to conservation land; however, the low-density nature of development in this neighborhood allows wildlife to move relatively unimpeded across the landscape and north into the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. Page 6071 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 24 Figure 14 - Conservation Lands Page 6072 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 25 3.2 Human Values 3.2.1 Recreation This parcel could provide seasonal opportunity for passive nature-based recreation such as hiking and wildlife watching. 3.2.2 Accessibility Street parking is available along 72nd Ave NE. 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement This parcel provides no outstanding Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement. 3.2 Restoration and Management 3.3.1 Vegetation Management 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation Invasive vegetation is relatively high within the marsh. Paragrass, West Indian marsh grass, and Wright’s nutrush are the dominant species. Only sparse ear-leaf acacia (Acacia auriculiformis) was observed within the other plant communities 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire The majority of this parcel is wetlands which do not require prescribed fire maintenance. Should woody species begin to encroach into the marsh, prescribed fire would be beneficial, but not likely due to the small size of the parcel and surrounding homes. 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security There are multiple UTV trails crossing the parcel. Historically, attempts to prevent off-roader trespass have been ineffective, expensive, and have resulted in additional vegetation damage as trespassers have cut new trails to circumvent the installed barriers. Prevention of UTV trespass will be difficult. 3.3.3 Assistance Assistance is not predicted. 3.4 Vulnerability 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use The parcel is Zoned as Estates. Estates zoning provides lands for low density residential development in a semi-rural to rural environment, with limited agricultural activities. Allowable density is 1 unit per 2.25 acres, or 1 unit per lot if under 2.25 acres. In addition to low density residential density with limited agricultural activities, the E district is also designed to accommodate as Conditional Uses, development that provides services for and is compatible with the low density residential, semi-rural and rural character of the E district. The wetland nature of this parcel makes it undesirable for development. Page 6073 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 26 Figure 15 – Zoning Page 6074 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 27 Figure 16 –Future Land Use Page 6075 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 28 3.4.2 Development Plans Currently, no development is planned for this parcel. 4. Acquisition Considerations Staff would like to bring the following items to the attention of the Advisory Committee during the review of this property. The following does not affect the scoring. The following are items that will be addressed in the Executive Summary to the Board of County Commissioners if this property moves forward for ranking. No additional acquisition considerations exist. 5. Management Needs and Costs Table 6 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management Management Element Initial Cost Annual Recurring Cost Comments Invasive Vegetation Removal $5,000 $2,500 Treatment of grasses is more expensive than shrubs/trees, and will require two to three treatments annually until manageable. Signage $200 $0.00 Total $5,200 $2,500 6. Potential for Matching Funds Half of the contract price for this parcel would be funded by the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation under their current Memorandum of Understanding executed with Collier County. Page 6076 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 29 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form Property Name: Parang Trust Target Protection Mailing Area: None Folio(s): 39148120004 Secondary Criteria Scoring Possible Points Awarded Points Percentage 1 - Ecological Value 160 71 44 2 - Human Value 80 29 36 3 - Restoration and Management 80 25 31 4 - Vulnerability 80 56 69 TOTAL SCORE 400 180 45 1 - ECOLOGICAL VALUES (40% of total) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 1.1 VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES 200 140 1.1.1 - Priority natural communities (Select highest score) a. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 1 communities (1130 - Rockland Hammock, 1210 - Scrub, 1213 - Sand Pine Scrub, 1214 - Coastal Scrub, 1312 - Scrubby Flatwoods, 1610 - Beach Dune, 1620 - Coastal Berm, 1630 - Coastal Grasslands, 1640 - Coastal Strand, or 1650 - Maritime Hammock) 100 100 Oak Hammock b. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 2 communities (22211 - Hydric Pine Flatwoods, 2221 - Wet Flatwoods, or 1311 - Mesic Flatwoods) 60 c. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 3 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp, or 5240 - Salt Marsh) 50 d. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 4 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp) 25 1.1.2 - Plant community diversity (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥ 3 CLC native plant communities (Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System native plant communities) 20 20 Marsh; oak hammock; Cypress/mixed hardwood forests b. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC native plant communities 10 c. Parcel has 0 CLC native plant communities 0 1.1.3 - Listed plant species (excluding commercially exploited species) (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥5 CLC listed plant species 30 b. Parcel has 3-4 CLC listed plant species 20 c. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC listed plant species 10 d. Parcel has 0 CLC listed plant species 0 0 1.1.4 - Invasive Plant Infestation (Select highest score) a. 0 - 10% infestation 50 Page 6077 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 30 b. 10 - 25% infestation 40 c. 25 - 50% infestation 30 d. 50 - 75% infestation 20 20 e. ≥75% infestation 10 1.2 - WILDLIFE COMMUNITIES 100 70 1.2.1 - Listed wildlife species (Select the highest score) a. Listed wildlife species documented on the parcel 80 b. Listed wildlife species documented on adjacent property 60 60 FL panther c. CLIP Potential Habitat Richness ≥5 species 40 d. No listed wildlife documented near parcel 0 1.2.2 - Significant wildlife habitat (Rookeries, roosts, denning sites, nesting grounds, high population densities, etc) (Select highest score) a. Parcel protects significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 20 b. Parcel enhances adjacent to significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 10 10 Undeveloped Horsepen Strand c. Parcel does not enhance significant wildlife habitat 0 0 1.3 - WATER RESOURCES 100 55 1.3.1 - Aquifer recharge (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is located within a wellfield protection zone or within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 1 area 40 b. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 2 or 3 area 30 c. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 4 or 5 area 20 20 d. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 6 area 0 1.3.2 - Surface Water Protection (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an Outstanding Florida Waterbody 30 b. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for a creek, river, lake, canal or other surface water body 20 c. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an identified flowway 15 15 Horsepen Strand d. Wetlands exist on site 10 e. Parcel does not provide opportunities for surface water quality enhancement 0 1.3.3 - Floodplain Management (Select all that apply) a. Parcel has depressional or slough soils 10 10 b. Parcel has known history of flooding and is likely to provide onsite water attenuation 10 10 c. Parcel provides storm surge buffering 10 Page 6078 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 31 d. Parcel does not provide floodplain management benefits 0 1.4 - ECOSYSTEM CONNECTIVITY 200 0 1.4.1 - Acreage (Select Highest Score) a. Parcel is ≥ 300 acres 150 b. Parcel is ≥ 100 acres 100 b. Parcel is ≥ 50 acres 75 c. Parcel is ≥ 25 acres 25 d. Parcel is ≥ 10 acres 15 e. Parcel is < 10 acres 0 0 1.4.2 - Connectivity (Select highest score) a. Parcel is immediately contiguous with conservation lands 50 b. Parcel is not immediately contiguous, but parcels between it and nearby conservation lands are undeveloped 25 c. Parcel is isolated from conservation land 0 0 ECOLOGICAL VALUES TOTAL POINTS 600 265 ECOLOGICAL VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*160) 160 71 2 - HUMAN VALUES (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 2.1 - RECREATION 120 20 2.1.1 - Compatible recreation activities (Select all that apply) a. Hunting 20 b. Fishing 20 c. Water-based recreation (paddling, swimming, etc) 20 d. Biking 20 e. Equestrian 20 f. Passive natural-resource based recreation (Hiking, photography, wildlife watching, environmental education, etc) 20 20 g. Parcel is incompatible with nature-based recreation 0 2.2 - ACCESSIBILITY 120 70 2.2.1 - Seasonality (Select the highest score) a. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation year-round 20 b. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation seasonally 10 10 c. Parcel is inaccessible for land-based recreation 0 2.2.2 - Vehicle access (Select the highest score) a. Public access via paved road 50 50 b. Public access via unpaved road 30 c. Public access via private road 20 d. No public access 0 2.2.3 - Parking Availability (Select the highest score) a. Minor improvements necessary to provide on-site parking 40 Page 6079 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 32 b. Major improvements necessary to provide on-site parking (Requires site development plan) 25 b. Public parking available nearby or on adjacent preserve 20 c. Street parking available 10 10 d. No public parking available 0 2.2.4 - Pedestrian access (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is easily accessible to pedestrians (within walking distance of housing development) 10 b. Parcel is not easily accessible to pedestrians 0 0 2.3 - AESTHETICS/CULTURAL ENHANCEMENT 40 10 2.3.1 - Aesthetic/cultural value (Choose all that apply) a. Mature/outstanding native vegetation 5 b. Scenic vistas 5 c. Frontage enhances aesthetics of public thoroughfare 10 10 d. Archaeological/historical structures present 15 e. Other (Please describe) 5 f. None 0 HUMAN VALUES TOTAL SCORE 280 100 HUMAN VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 29 3 - RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 3.1 - VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 120 50 3.1.1 - Invasive plant management needs (Select the highest score) a. Minimal invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (<30%) 100 b. Moderate invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (30-65%) 75 c. Major invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 50 50 d. Major invasive/nuisance plant management and replanting necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 25 e. Restoration of native plant community not feasible 0 3.1.2 - Prescribed fire necessity and compatibility (Select the highest score) a. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is compatible with prescribed fire or parcel does not contain fire dependent plant communities 20 b. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is incompatible with prescribed fire 0 0 3.2 - REMEDIATION AND SITE SECURITY 50 5 Page 6080 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 33 3.2.1 - Site remediation and human conflict potential (Dumping, contamination, trespassing, vandalism, other) (Select the highest score) a. Minimal site remediation or human conflict issues predicted 50 b. Moderate site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 20 c. Major site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 5 5 UTV trespass d. Resolving site remediation or human conflict issues not feasible 0 3.3 - ASSISTANCE 5 0 3.4.1 - Management assistance by other entity a. Management assistance by other entity likely 5 b. Management assistance by other entity unlikely 0 0 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT TOTAL SCORE 175 55 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 25 4 - VULNERABILITY (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 4.1 - ZONING AND LAND USE 130 125 4.1.1 - Zoning and land use designation (Select the highest score) a. Zoning allows for Single Family, Multifamily, industrial or commercial 100 100 b. Zoning allows for density of no greater than 1 unit per 5 acres 75 c. Zoning allows for agricultural use /density of no greater than 1 unit per 40 acres 50 d. Zoning favors stewardship or conservation 0 4.1.2 - Future Land Use Type (Select the highest score) a. Parcel designated Urban 30 b. Parcel designated Estates, Rural Fringe Receiving and Neutral, Agriculture 25 25 c. Parcel designated Rural Fringe Sending, Rural Lands Stewardship Area 5 d. Parcel is designated Conservation 0 4.2 - DEVELOPMENT PLANS 50 0 4.2.1 - Development plans (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has been approved for development 20 b. SFWMD and/or USACOE permit has been applied for or SDP application has been submitted 15 c. Parcel has no current development plans 0 0 4.2.2 - Site characteristics amenable to development (Select all that apply) Page 6081 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 34 a. Parcel is primarily upland 10 b. Parcel is along a major roadway 10 c. Parcel is >10 acres 5 d. Parcel is within 1 mile of a current or planned commercial or multi-unit residential development 5 VULNERABILITY TOTAL SCORE 180 125 VULNERABILITY WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 56 Page 6082 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 35 8. Additional Site Photos UTV trail on north side of parcel Carolina redroot Page 6083 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 36 Oak hammock on north edge of parcel Swamp fern surrounded by Paragrass in center of property Page 6084 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 37 Cypress/Mixed Hardwoods at southern edge of property ATV trails in center of property Page 6085 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 38 View looking south View looking north Page 6086 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 39 Page 6087 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 40 Horsepen Strand Conservation Area APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions This report makes use of data layers from the Florida Natural Areas Inventory and University of Florida Critical Lands and Waters Identification Project (CLIP4). CLIP4 is a collection of spatial data that identify statewide priorities for a broad range of natural resources in Florida. It was developed through a collaborative effort between the Florida Areas Natural Inventory (FNAI), the University of Florida GeoPlan Center and Center for Landscape Conservation Planning, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). It is used in the Florida Forever Program to evaluate properties for acquisition. CLIP4 is organized into a set of core natural resource data layers which are representative of 5 resource categories: biodiversity, landscapes, surface water, groundwater and marine. The first 3 categories have also been combined into the Aggregated layer, which identifies 5 priority levels for natural resource conservation. Below is a description of each of the three CLIP4 data layers used in this report. Figure 5: CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Consists of 12 priority natural community types: upland glades, pine rocklands, seepage slopes, scrub, sandhill, sandhill upland lakes, rockland hammock, coastal uplands, imperiled coastal lakes, dry prairie, upland pine, pine flatwoods, upland hardwood forest, or coastal wetlands. These natural communities are prioritized by a combination of their heritage global status rank (G-rank) and landscape context, based on the Land Use Intensity Index (subset of CLIP Landscape Integrity Index) and FNAI Potential Natural Areas. Priority 1 includes G1-G3 communities with Very High or High landscape context. Priority 2 includes G1-G3 Medium and G4 Very High/High. Priority 3 includes G4 Medium and G5 Very High/High. Priority 5 is G5 Medium. This data layer was created by FNAI originally to inform the Florida Forever environmental land acquisition program. The natural communities were mapped primarily based on the FNAI/FWC Cooperative Land Cover (CLC) data layer, which is a compilation of best-available land cover data for the entire state. The CLC is based on both remote-sensed (from aerial photography, primarily from water management district FLUCCS data) and ground-truthed (from field surveys on many conservation lands) data. Figure 10: Potential Habitat Richness CLIP4 Map This CLIP version 4.0 data layer is unchanged from CLIP v3.0. FWC Potential Habitat Richness. Because SHCAs do not address species richness, FWC also developed the potential habitat richness layer to identify areas of overlapping vertebrate species habitat. FWC created a statewide potential habitat model for each species included in their analysis. In some cases, only a portion of the potential habitat was ultimately designated as SHCA for each species. The Potential Habitat Richness layer includes the entire potential habitat model for each species and provides a count of the number of species habitat models occurring at each location. The highest number of focal species co-occurring at any location in the model is 13. Page 6088 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 41 Figure 11: CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones High priorities indicate high potential for recharge to an underlying aquifer system (typically the Floridan aquifer but could be intermediate or surficial aquifers in some portions of the state). The highest priorities indicate high potential for recharge to springs or public water supplies. This figure also includes Wellfield Protection Zones. Collier County Wellfield Protection Zones are referenced in the Land Development Code and updated in 2010 by Pollution Control and Prevention Department Staff. The public water supply wellfields, identified in section 3.06.06 and permitted by the SFWMD for potable water to withdraw a minimum of 100,000 average gallons per day (GPD), are identified as protected wellfields, around which specific land use and activity (regulated development) shall be regulated under this section. Page 6089 of 14062 Conservation Collier Initial Criteria Screening Report Saintelmy 5-acres Owner: Wilson Saintelmy Acreage: 5.00 ac. Folio: 00301800200 Staff Report Date: November 5, 2025 16 23 69 49 160 80 80 80 0 50 100 150 200 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 156/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 6090 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 2 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 4 2. Summary of Property ............................................................................................................................ 5 Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview ...........................................................................................5 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up .........................................................................................................................6 Figure 3 – Surrounding Lands ...................................................................................................................7 2.1 Summary of Property Information ....................................................................................................8 Table 1 – Summary of Property Information .....................................................................................8 Figure 4 - Secondary Criteria Score ....................................................................................................9 Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary .....................................................................................9 2.2 Summary of Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) ........... 10 3. Initial Screening Criteria ...................................................................................................................... 12 3.1 Ecological Values ............................................................................................................................. 12 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities ....................................................................................................... 12 Figure 5 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities ........................................................................ 13 Figure 6 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System ............................................ 14 Figure 7 – Disturbed pine flatwood ......................................................................................... 15 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities ............................................................................................................ 16 Figure 8 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) .................................................... 17 Figure 9 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness ............................................................................. 18 3.1.3 Water Resources ................................................................................................................... 19 Figure 10 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones ............................ 20 Figure 11 - Collier County Soil Survey ...................................................................................... 21 Figure 12 LIDAR Elevation Map ............................................................................................... 22 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity ........................................................................................................ 23 Figure 13 - Conservation Lands ............................................................................................... 24 3.2 Human Values ................................................................................................................................. 25 3.2.1 Recreation ............................................................................................................................. 25 3.2.2 Accessibility ........................................................................................................................... 25 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement ......................................................................................... 25 3.2 Restoration and Management ....................................................................................................... 26 3.3.1 Vegetation Management ...................................................................................................... 26 Page 6091 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 3 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation ..................................................................................................... 26 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire ............................................................................................................ 26 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security .............................................................................................. 26 3.3.3 Assistance .............................................................................................................................. 26 3.4 Vulnerability .................................................................................................................................... 26 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use ............................................................................................................. 26 Figure 14 - Zoning .................................................................................................................... 27 Figure 15 - Zoning Overlays ..................................................................................................... 28 Figure 16 – Future Land Use ................................................................................................... 29 3.4.2 Development Plans ............................................................................................................... 30 4. Acquisition Considerations .................................................................................................................. 30 5. Management Needs and Costs .............................................................................................................. 30 Table 3 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management ................ 30 6. Potential for Matching Funds .............................................................................................................. 30 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form ......................................................................................................... 31 8. Additional Site Photos ......................................................................................................................... 36 ................................................................................................................................................ 36 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions ...................................... 41 Page 6092 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 4 1. Introduction The Conservation Collier Program (Program) is an environmentally sensitive land acquisition and management program approved by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Board) in 2002 and by Collier County Voters in 2002 and 2006. The Program was active in acquisition between 2003 and 2011, under the terms of the referendum. Between 2011 and 2016, the Program was in management mode. In 2017, the Collier County Board reauthorized Conservation Collier to seek additional lands (2/14/17, Agenda Item 11B). On November 3, 2020, the Collier County electors approved the Conservation Collier Re-establishment referendum with a 76.5% majority. This Initial Criteria Screening Report (ICSR) has been prepared for the Conservation Collier Program to meet requirements specified in the Conservation Collier Implementation Ordinance, 2002-63, as amended, and for purposes of the Conservation Collier Program. The sole purpose of this report is to provide objective data to demonstrate how properties meet the criteria defined by the ordinance. The following sections characterize the property location, elaborate on the initial and secondary screening criteria scoring, and describe potential funding sources, appropriate use, site improvements, and estimated management costs. Page 6093 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 5 2. Summary of Property Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview Page 6094 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 6 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up Page 6095 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 7 Figure 3 – Surrounding Lands Page 6096 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 8 2.1 Summary of Property Information Table 1 – Summary of Property Information Characteristic Value Comments Name Saintelmy 5-acres Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number 00301800200 Target Protection Area North Belle Meade TPMA Size 5.00 acres Section, Township, and Range S14, Twn 49, R27 Zoning Category/TDRs A – RFMUD- NBMO-Neutral Base Zoning is Agricultural; Neutral Lands within Rural Fringe Mixed Use District within the North Belle Meade Overlay; Allowable use is 1 residential dwelling per 5 acres. Existing structures None Adjoining properties and their Uses Residential, Conservation, undeveloped Single Family Residence adjacent to the west; private Conservation Easements to the south; undeveloped Neutral Lands to the north and east - east is undeveloped School Board property that will become a H.S. and Elementary School that are not in the 5-year plan. Development Plans Submitted None Known Property Irregularities None known Other County Dept Interest Transportation Potential mitigation for Veterans Memorial Blvd. Project depending on basin Page 6097 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 9 Figure 4 - Secondary Criteria Score Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 1 - Ecological Value 16 160 10% 1.1 - Vegetative Communities 13 53 25% 1.2 - Wildlife Communities 0 27 0% 1.3 - Water Resources 3 27 10% 1.4 - Ecosystem Connectivity 0 53 0% 2 - Human Values 23 80 29% 2.1 - Recreation 11 34 33% 2.2 - Accessibility 11 34 33% 2.3 - Aesthetics/Cultural Enhancement 0 11 0% 3 - Restoration and Management 69 80 86% 3.1 - Vegetation Management 46 55 83% 3.2 - Remediation and Site Security 23 23 100% 3.3 - Assistance 0 2 0% 4 - Vulnerability 49 80 61% 4.1 - Zoning and Land Use 44 58 77% 4.2 - Development Plans 4 22 20% Total 156 400 39% 16 23 69 49 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 156/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 6098 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 10 2.2 Summary of Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) Criteria 1: CLIP Priority 1 Natural Community Does the property contain Upland Hardwood Forest, Scrub, Coastal Upland, Dry Prairie, or Upland Pine? NO Property does not contain CLIP Priority 1 Natural Community. Criteria 2: CLIP Priority 2 Natural Community Does the property contain Pine Flatwoods or Coastal Wetlands? YES Property contains disturbed Pine Flatwoods. Criteria 3: Other Native, Natural Communities Does the property contain other native, natural communities? NO Property does not contain other native, natural communities Criteria 4: Human Social Values Does the property offer cultural values, appropriate access for natural resource-based recreation, and the enhancement of the aesthetic setting of Collier County? NO The property is not visible or readily accessible from a public roadway. There is potential access in the future when the school is built, but there is currently no public access the property. Criteria 5: Water Resources Does the property offer opportunities for protection of water resource values, including aquifer recharge, water quality enhancement, protection of wetland dependent species habitat, wildfire risk reduction, storm surge protection, and flood control? NO The property is mapped as containing nearly 100% hydric soils, but no wetlands appear to exist on site. Criteria 6: Biological and Ecological Value Does the property offer significant biological values, including biodiversity and listed species habitat? NO The parcel is small and overgrown. It is surrounded by cleared and developed properties to the east, west, and south. Page 6099 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 11 Criteria 7: Enhancement of Current Conservation Lands Does the property enhance and/or protect the environmental value of current conservation lands through function as a buffer, ecological link or habitat corridor? NO This property is not adjacent to a conservation land. Criteria 8: Target Area Is the property within a Board-approved target protection mailing area? YES The parcel is within the Symphony Properties TPMA. The Saintelmy 5-acre property met 2 out of the 8 Initial Screening Criteria. Page 6100 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 12 3. Initial Screening Criteria 3.1 Ecological Values 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities The vegetative community found on the Saintelmy 5-acre property is similar to some areas on the Symphony Properties Preserve to the south. The primary plant community present can best be described as Pine Flatwoods, Disturbed. The area is mapped as Improved and Unimproved pasture and Mixed Shrubs, but vegetation suggests that the parcel is a Pine Flatwood that is beginning to succeed to hammock. The canopy is dominated by slash pine (Pinus elliottii). However, in the northern portions of the parcel some clearing has occurred and what appears to be fire damage has killed several slash pine trees. The midstory is dominated by cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto) with some oak (Quercus sp), American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), and winged sumac (Rhus copallinum) present. The ground cover is a mix of grasses, sedges, and herbaceous plants in the groundcover including muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia), bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum), and greenbriar (Smilax sp). Invasive plants encountered include Caesar weed (Urena lobata), Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia), lantana (Lantana strigocamara), and rosary pea (Abrus precatorius). The cleared area in the north is dominated by missiongrass (Cenchrus polystachios), natalgrass (Melinis repens), sida (Sida cordifolia) and Caesar weed. No listed plant species were observed on the property during the site visit. Page 6101 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 13 Figure 5 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Page 6102 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 14 Figure 6 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System Page 6103 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 15 Figure 7 – Disturbed pine flatwood Page 6104 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 16 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities CLIP4 Species Richness Maps show potential for 4 focal species to utilize the properties including federally endangered Florida panther, red-cockaded woodpecker, Florida bonneted bat, and state- threatened Florida gopher tortoise and Big Cypress fox squirrel. The property could become nesting/foraging habitat for endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers in the future if existing clusters to the south expand north, and fuel in the property is reduced. No listed species were observed or have been documented on the parcel. Page 6105 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 17 Figure 8 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) Page 6106 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 18 Figure 9 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness Page 6107 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 19 3.1.3 Water Resources The entire property is mapped as containing the hydric soil “Pineda Fine Sand, limestone substratum”, which is associated with sloughs and broad, poorly defined drainageways. However, no sloughs, drainageways, or wetlands were observed on site. This parcel does not provide significant aquifer recharge capacity. Page 6108 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 20 Figure 10 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones Page 6109 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 21 Figure 11 - Collier County Soil Survey Page 6110 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 22 Figure 12 LIDAR Elevation Map Page 6111 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 23 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity These parcels do not directly connect to conservation lands. Low density residential lots to the south exist between this parcel and Symphony Properties and undeveloped Neutral and Sending Lands of the North Belle Meade area. Telemetry data shows Florida panther use this general area to cross between Golden Gate Estates and larger conservation areas to the south and the east. Page 6112 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 24 Figure 13 - Conservation Lands Page 6113 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 25 3.2 Human Values 3.2.1 Recreation These parcels could provide year-round access for recreational activities including but not limited to hiking and horseback riding. 3.2.2 Accessibility The property is currently accessible along a private, unpaved road heading south off Frangipani Ave. Public access would not be advised and would not be necessary since public access to similar habitat will be available approximately ¼ mile away at Symphony Properties. 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement These parcels do not present any unique aesthetic or cultural enhancements. Page 6114 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 26 3.2 Restoration and Management 3.3.1 Vegetation Management 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation Invasive vegetation infestation is approximately 25% on this parcel. Caesar weed (Urena lobata), Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia), lantana (Lantana strigocamara), and rosary pea (Abrus precatorius) are present in varying densities throughout the parcel. The cleared area in the north is dominated by missiongrass (Cenchrus polystachios), natalgrass (Melinis repens), sida (Sida cordifolia) and Caesar weed. 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire This parcel would benefit from regular prescribed burning. Its relatively small size and thick fuels limit, but do not bar, the application of prescribed fire. Although native, cabbage palms can create an obstacle to restoration by overcrowding more desirable species and creating fuel loads that other species cannot tolerate when burned. When occurring at sufficient density, cabbage palms burn at high temperatures that kill the overstory trees. Cabbage palms on the property have to be chemically or mechanically thinned in order the maintain the slash pine canopy during prescribed fire. Firebreaks would need to be installed along the eastern and southern boundary lines, and fuel reduction would be advised prior to re-introduction of fire. 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security No site security issues were observed on the parcel. Some planting of native canopy trees may be needed within areas of the north that were previously cleared. 3.3.3 Assistance Assistance is not predicted. 3.4 Vulnerability 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use This parcel is designated as Neutral Lands in the Rural Fringe Mixed Use Overlay (RFMUO) with a North Belle Meade Overlay. RFMUO Neutral Lands designation allows for 1 dwelling unit per 5 acres, or 1 dwelling unit per parcel if the parcel is under 5 acres. Therefore, one dwelling unit could be developed on this Saintelmy parcel. Page 6115 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 27 Figure 14 - Zoning Page 6116 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 28 Figure 15 - Zoning Overlays Page 6117 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 29 Figure 16 – Future Land Use Page 6118 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 30 3.4.2 Development Plans No development plans currently exist on the property. 4. Acquisition Considerations Staff would like to bring the following items to the attention of the Advisory Committee during the review of this property. The following does not affect the scoring. The following are items that will be addressed in the Executive Summary to the Board of County Commissioners if this property moves forward for ranking. Transportation Planning is currently looking for mitigation lands that could satisfy requirements for development of the Veterans Memorial Blvd. Project. Although it is unlikely that this parcel could satisfy the requirement because it is located within a different basin, Transportation is checking with their consultants to determine any possibility. 5. Management Needs and Costs Table 3 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management Management Element Initial Cost Annual Recurring Cost Comments Invasive Vegetation Removal $2,000 $750 $400/acre initial, $150/acre recurring. 5.00-acres; treatments would occur with Symphony Properties treatments Cabbage Palm Treatment $2,000 N/A $400/acre – approximately 5 acres needing treatment Trail/Firebreak Installation and Maintenance $5,000 $750 Installing firebreaks along eastern and southern property boundaries Total $9,000 $1,500 6. Potential for Matching Funds There are no known matching funds or partnership opportunities for acquisition in this area. Page 6119 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 31 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form Property Name: Saintelmy 5-acres Target Protection Mailing Area: Symhony Properties TPMA Folio(s): 00301800200 Secondary Criteria Scoring Possible Points Awarded Points Percentage 1 - Ecological Value 160 16 10 2 - Human Value 80 23 29 3 - Restoration and Management 80 69 86 4 - Vulnerability 80 49 61 TOTAL SCORE 400 156 39 1 - ECOLOGICAL VALUES (40% of total) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 1.1 VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES 200 50 1.1.1 - Priority natural communities (Select highest score) a. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 1 communities (1130 - Rockland Hammock, 1210 - Scrub, 1213 - Sand Pine Scrub, 1214 - Coastal Scrub, 1312 - Scrubby Flatwoods, 1610 - Beach Dune, 1620 - Coastal Berm, 1630 - Coastal Grasslands, 1640 - Coastal Strand, or 1650 - Maritime Hammock) 100 b. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 2 communities (22211 - Hydric Pine Flatwoods, 2221 - Wet Flatwoods, or 1311 - Mesic Flatwoods) 60 c. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 3 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp, or 5240 - Salt Marsh) 50 d. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 4 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp) 25 1.1.2 - Plant community diversity (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥ 3 CLC native plant communities (Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System native plant communities) 20 b. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC native plant communities 10 10 Pine Flatwoods c. Parcel has 0 CLC native plant communities 0 1.1.3 - Listed plant species (excluding commercially exploited species) (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥5 CLC listed plant species 30 b. Parcel has 3-4 CLC listed plant species 20 c. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC listed plant species 10 d. Parcel has 0 CLC listed plant species 0 0 1.1.4 - Invasive Plant Infestation (Select highest score) a. 0 - 10% infestation 50 b. 10 - 25% infestation 40 40 c. 25 - 50% infestation 30 Page 6120 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 32 d. 50 - 75% infestation 20 e. ≥75% infestation 10 1.2 - WILDLIFE COMMUNITIES 100 0 1.2.1 - Listed wildlife species (Select the highest score) a. Listed wildlife species documented on the parcel 80 b. Listed wildlife species documented on adjacent property 60 c CLIP Potential Habitat Richness ≥5 species 40 d. No listed wildlife documented near parcel 0 0 1.2.2 - Significant wildlife habitat (Rookeries, roosts, denning sites, nesting grounds, high population densities, etc) (Select highest score) a. Parcel protects significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 20 b. Parcel enhances adjacent to significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 10 c. Parcel does not enhance significant wildlife habitat 0 1.3 - WATER RESOURCES 100 10 1.3.1 - Aquifer recharge (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is located within a wellfield protection zone or within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 1 area 40 b. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 2 or 3 area 30 c. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 4 or 5 area 20 d. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 6 area 0 0 1.3.2 - Surface Water Protection (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an Outstanding Florida Waterbody 30 b. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for a creek, river, lake, canal or other surface water body 20 c. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an identified flowway 15 d. Wetlands exist on site 10 e. Parcel does not provide opportunities for surface water quality enhancement 0 0 1.3.3 - Floodplain Management (Select all that apply) a. Parcel has depressional or slough soils 10 10 b. Parcel has known history of flooding and is likely to provide onsite water attenuation 10 c. Parcel provides storm surge buffering 10 d. Parcel does not provide floodplain management benefits 0 1.4 - ECOSYSTEM CONNECTIVITY 200 0 1.4.1 - Acreage (Select Highest Score) a. Parcel is ≥ 300 acres 150 b. Parcel is ≥ 100 acres 100 b. Parcel is ≥ 50 acres 75 c. Parcel is ≥ 25 acres 25 Page 6121 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 33 d. Parcel is ≥ 10 acres 15 e. Parcel is < 10 acres 0 0 1.4.2 - Connectivity (Select highest score) a. Parcel is immediately contiguous with conservation lands 50 b. Parcel is not immediately contiguous, but parcels between it and nearby conservation lands are undeveloped 25 c. Parcel is isolated from conservation land 0 0 ECOLOGICAL VALUES TOTAL POINTS 600 60 ECOLOGICAL VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*160) 160 16 2 - HUMAN VALUES (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 2.1 - RECREATION 120 40 2.1.1 - Compatible recreation activities (Select all that apply) a. Hunting 20 b. Fishing 20 c. Water-based recreation (paddling, swimming, etc) 20 d. Biking 20 e. Equestrian 20 20 f. Passive natural-resource based recreation (Hiking, photography, wildlife watching, environmental education, etc) 20 20 g. Parcel is incompatible with nature-based recreation 0 2.2 - ACCESSIBILITY 120 40 2.2.1 - Seasonality (Select the highest score) a. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation year round 20 20 b. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation seasonally 10 c. Parcel is inaccessible for land-based recreation 0 2.2.2 - Vehicle access (Select the highest score) a. Public access via paved road 50 b. Public access via unpaved road 30 c. Public access via private road 20 20 Matthews St. d. No public access 0 0 2.2.3 - Parking Availability (Select the highest score) a. Minor improvements necessary to provide on-site parking 40 b. Major improvements necessary to provide on-site parking (Requires site development plan) 25 b. Public parking available nearby or on adjacent preserve 20 c. Street parking available 10 d. No public parking available 0 0 2.2.4 - Pedestrian access (Select the highest score) Page 6122 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 34 a. Parcel is easily accessible to pedestrians (within walking distance of housing development) 10 b. Parcel is not easily accessible to pedestrians 0 0 2.3 - AESTHETICS/CULTURAL ENHANCEMENT 40 0 2.3.1 - Aesthetic/cultural value (Choose all that apply) a. Mature/outstanding native vegetation 5 b. Scenic vistas 5 c. Frontage enhances aesthetics of public thoroughfare 10 d. Archaeological/historical structures present 15 e. Other (Please describe) 5 f. None 0 HUMAN VALUES TOTAL SCORE 280 80 HUMAN VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 23 3 - RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 3.1 - VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 120 100 3.1.1 - Invasive plant management needs (Select the highest score) a. Minimal invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (<30%) 100 100 b. Moderate invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (30-65%) 75 c. Major invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 50 d. Major invasive/nuisance plant management and replanting necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 25 e. Restoration of native plant community not feasible 0 3.1.2 - Prescribed fire necessity and compatibility (Select the highest score) a. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is compatible with prescribed fire or parcel does not contain fire dependent plant communities 20 b. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is incompatible with prescribed fire 0 0 3.2 - REMEDIATION AND SITE SECURITY 50 50 3.2.1 - Site remediation and human conflict potential (Dumping, contamination, trespassing, vandalism, other) (Select the highest score) a. Minimal site remediation or human conflict issues predicted 50 50 b. Moderate site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 20 c. Major site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 5 Page 6123 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 35 d. Resolving site remediation or human conflict issues not feasible 0 3.3 - ASSISTANCE 5 0 3.4.1 - Management assistance by other entity a. Management assistance by other entity likely 5 b. Management assistance by other entity unlikely 0 0 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT TOTAL SCORE 175 150 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 69 4 - VULNERABILITY (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 4.1 - ZONING AND LAND USE 130 100 4.1.1 - Zoning and land use designation (Select the highest score) a. Zoning allows for Single Family, Multifamily, industrial or commercial 100 b. Zoning allows for density of no greater than 1 unit per 5 acres 75 75 c. Zoning allows for agricultural use /density of no greater than 1 unit per 40 acres 50 d. Zoning favors stewardship or conservation 0 4.1.2 - Future Land Use Type (Select the highest score) a. Parcel designated Urban 30 b. Parcel designated Estates, Rural Fringe Receiving and Neutral, Agriculture 25 25 c. Parcel designated Rural Fringe Sending, Rural Lands Stewardship Area 5 d. Parcel is designated Conservation 0 4.2 - DEVELOPMENT PLANS 50 10 4.2.1 - Development plans (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has been approved for development 20 b. SFWMD and/or USACOE permit has been applied for or SDP application has been submitted 15 c. Parcel has no current development plans 0 0 4.2.2 - Site characteristics amenable to development (Select all that apply) a. Parcel is primarily upland 10 10 b. Parcel is along a major roadway 10 c. Parcel is >10 acres 5 d. Parcel is within 1 mile of a current or planned commercial or multi- unit residential development 5 VULNERABILITY TOTAL SCORE 180 110 VULNERABILITY WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 49 Page 6124 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 36 8. Additional Site Photos North boundary looking south Cleared area on north side Page 6125 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 37 Cleared area on north side Cleared area on north side Page 6126 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 38 Interior of property East side of property looking south Page 6127 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 39 East side of property looking west West side of property looking east Page 6128 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 40 Southern interior Southern interior Page 6129 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 41 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions This report makes use of data layers from the Florida Natural Areas Inventory and University of Florida Critical Lands and Waters Identification Project (CLIP4). CLIP4 is a collection of spatial data that identify statewide priorities for a broad range of natural resources in Florida. It was developed through a collaborative effort between the Florida Areas Natural Inventory (FNAI), the University of Florida GeoPlan Center and Center for Landscape Conservation Planning, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). It is used in the Florida Forever Program to evaluate properties for acquisition. CLIP4 is organized into a set of core natural resource data layers which are representative of 5 resource categories: biodiversity, landscapes, surface water, groundwater and marine. The first 3 categories have also been combined into the Aggregated layer, which identifies 5 priority levels for natural resource conservation. Below is a description of each of the three CLIP4 data layers used in this report. Figure 5 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Consists of 12 priority natural community types: upland glades, pine rocklands, seepage slopes, scrub, sandhill, sandhill upland lakes, rockland hammock, coastal uplands, imperiled coastal lakes, dry prairie, upland pine, pine flatwoods, upland hardwood forest, or coastal wetlands. These natural communities are prioritized by a combination of their heritage global status rank (G-rank) and landscape context, based on the Land Use Intensity Index (subset of CLIP Landscape Integrity Index) and FNAI Potential Natural Areas. Priority 1 includes G1-G3 communities with Very High or High landscape context. Priority 2 includes G1-G3 Medium and G4 Very High/High. Priority 3 includes G4 Medium and G5 Very High/High. Priority 5 is G5 Medium. This data layer was created by FNAI originally to inform the Florida Forever environmental land acquisition program. The natural communities were mapped primarily based on the FNAI/FWC Cooperative Land Cover (CLC) data layer, which is a compilation of best-available land cover data for the entire state. The CLC is based on both remote-sensed (from aerial photography, primarily from water management district FLUCCS data) and ground-truthed (from field surveys on many conservation lands) data. Figure 9 - Potential Habitat Richness CLIP4 Map This CLIP version 4.0 data layer is unchanged from CLIP v3.0. FWC Potential Habitat Richness. Because SHCAs do not address species richness, FWC also developed the potential habitat richness layer to identify areas of overlapping vertebrate species habitat. FWC created a statewide potential habitat model for each species included in their analysis. In some cases, only a portion of the potential habitat was ultimately designated as SHCA for each species. The Potential Habitat Richness layer includes the entire potential habitat model for each species and provides a count of the number of species habitat models occurring at each location. The highest number of focal species co-occurring at any location in the model is 13. Page 6130 of 14062 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Saintelmy 5-acres Date: November 5, 2025 Owner Name: Wilson Saintelmy Folio Number(s): 00301800200 42 Figure 10 - CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones High priorities indicate high potential for recharge to an underlying aquifer system (typically the Floridan aquifer but could be intermediate or surficial aquifers in some portions of the state). The highest priorities indicate high potential for recharge to springs or public water supplies. This figure also includes Wellfield Protection Zones. Collier County Wellfield Protection Zones are referenced in the Land Development Code and updated in 2010 by Pollution Control and Prevention Department Staff. The public water supply wellfields, identified in section 3.06.06 and permitted by the SFWMD for potable water to withdraw a minimum of 100,000 average gallons per day (GPD), are identified as protected wellfields, around which specific land use and activity (regulated development) shall be regulated under this section. Page 6131 of 14062