Agenda 02/24/2026 Item #16F 2 (Collier County Emergency Management (CCEM) to donate one (1) surplus propane-powered generator to the Guadalupe Center in Immokalee, Florida)2/24/2026
Item # 16.F.2
ID# 2026-210
Executive Summary
Recommendation to authorize Collier County Emergency Management (CCEM) to donate one (1) surplus propane-
powered generator to the Guadalupe Center in Immokalee, Florida, to further support the community during County
emergencies and authorize one-time logistical support for the relocation of the non-capital asset, absorbed within existing
operational resources.
OBJECTIVE: Staff requests that the Board authorize Collier County Emergency Management (“CCEM”) to donate
one surplus propane-powered generator to the Guadalupe Center in Immokalee, Florida. This donation will enable the
Guadalupe Center to power its disaster distribution warehouse during power outages, ensuring continuous delivery of
essential community aid.
CONSIDERATIONS: CCEM maintains a strong working relationship with the Guadalupe Center and the Immokalee
Unmet Needs Coalition (“IUNC”) and coordinates with it during County emergencies to support the delivery of disaster-
related aid to the community. The Guadalupe Center recently established a distribution warehouse for storing and
staging goods for the Immokalee community and currently stores County disaster resources under an established
Memorandum of Understanding. This arrangement ensures that disaster relief supplies are pre-positioned in Immokalee,
reducing logistical challenges in delivering aid immediately following a storm. The donation of a propane-powered
generator will strengthen this strategic relationship by ensuring power for the facility and continuity of disaster supply
operations managed by the Guadalupe Center and IUNC.
Florida Statute 274.05 defines surplus property as property that is obsolete or the continued use of which is
uneconomical or inefficient, or which serves no useful function. The current propane-powered generator is considered
surplus property by Emergency Management.
Pursuant to Florida Statute 274.05, surplus property may be donated to a qualifying non-profit organization with tax-
exempt status under IRS Section 501(c) whose principal mission is education. The Guadalupe Center is a 501(c)(3) non-
profit organization whose principal mission is to break the cycle of poverty through education for children in
Immokalee, meeting the statutory requirements for donation.
Donation and Benefits:
The donation of one propane-powered generator provides the following benefits to Collier County:
• Frees County logistics and storage space previously required to house the unit.
• Eliminates future County responsibility for storage, maintenance, and disposition of the generator.
Conditions of Donation:
The Guadalupe Center has agreed to accept the generator AS IS and assume full ownership and responsibility,
including:
• All costs related to installation, permitting, setup, fueling (propane tank), electrical connection, and long-term
maintenance.
• All liability and operational responsibility following transfer of ownership.
County Support:
Collier County Emergency Management will provide one-time logistical support to relocate the generator, which is
currently stored at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex, to the Guadalupe Center using existing County equipment and
staff resources.
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FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. The generator is no longer required for
County operations and has been fully expensed under the originating program. The transfer does not require new
expenditures or appropriations, and any incidental staff time or transportation involved will be absorbed within existing
operational resources. Disposition of the asset will also eliminate future maintenance and storage responsibilities;
however, no ongoing costs are currently budgeted for this equipment.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this action
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to form and
legality and requires a majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION(S): Recommendation that the Board authorize the donation of one surplus propane-powered
generator, specifically the 2009 Cummins Onan unit (Model GGFD-5602378, Serial Number E030498849), to the
Guadalupe Center distribution warehouse in Immokalee, FL to further support the community during County
emergencies and authorize a one-time logistical support for the relocation, absorbed within existing operational
resources.
PREPARED BY: Kathy Heinrichsberg - Administrative Support Specialist, Emergency Management
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 01.26.26 - Guadalupe Center - Generator Letter - 01.26.26 1
2. Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition MOU
3. Guadalupe Center MOU
4. Non-Asset Transfer - Generator-Parks-EM(IB). des
5. 501c3 Guadalupe001
6. Mission History _ Guadalupe Center (002)
7. Surplus Donation Application
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Bo.1rd Ch;1ir
Bill Dempsey
Pu,t Chair
Rich Monaghan
\'ice Clwir
Alice Arena
80,1rd of Trustees
Joe Baughman
Gloria Beissinger
Dan Capes
Bev Cherry
Liz.Curtin
Kelly Dee
Darlene DeMic/1ele
Susan Dulle
Phyllis Ettinger
Samm-1 Freedman
Beverly Korrn
Juan Lopez
Lisa McN icltol
Ma,·/1Nagau
john Paro
Debbie Toler
Maria Trejo
Eric \Vallac/1
Tom White
Linda Yost
Trustee Emeriws
Phil Beuth
Tom Brand
Bob Coletti
Carl Ehmann
Fred Hagemann
Ed Marchetti
B111111y Salisbwy
Roger Vasey
President
Dawn Montecalvo
Guadalupe Center
January 26, 2026
Joshua Starrett
Emergency Management Coordinator
Collier County Emergency Management
8075 Lely Cultural Pkwy
Naples, FL 34113
Dear Mr. Starrett,
On behalf of Guadalupe Center, I want to extend our sincere appreciation to Collier County Emergency
Management for the generous donation of a generator for the Guadalupe Center Resource Hub. This
support strengthens our shared commitment to ensuring the lmmokalee community remains prepared,
resilient, and able to recover quickly in times of crisis.
The Resource Hub plays a critical role year round as a warehouse for emergency supplies and essential
goods that support families during blue sky days as well as during disasters. Having a dedicated generator
ensures that this facility can remain fully operational even when power is unavailable, allowing us to
continue storing, protecting, and distributing vital resources without interruption. This reliability is essen
tial to meeting the community's needs immediately following a hurricane or emergency.
Our close partnership with the lmmokalee Unmet Needs Coalition (IUNC) is central to this work. Formed
after Hurricane Irma, the coalition continues to bring agencies together to support residents through
recovery, rebuilding, and long-term stabilization. In my role as Chair of the IUNC and as a member of the
leadership team for Disaster Ready Collier, I see firsthand how coordinated efforts and shared resources
such as this generator-significantly strengthen our community's emergency response capacity.
Guadalupe Center remains deeply committed to serving lmmokalee, and we are grateful for the ongoing
collaboration with Collier County Emergency Management. I welcome the opportunity to continue
strengthening our partnership and exploring additional ways we can work together to enhance readiness
and support for the families who rely on us.
Thank you again for this meaningful contribution to our preparedness efforts.
Always, ()CW--M
Dawn Montecalvo
President/CEO
Guadalupe Center
''Brmking the tyclc 0F17cwerty through cduc:ition."
509 Hope Circle, lmmokalee, FL 34142 I (239) 658-1999 I www.www.guadalupecenter.org
Please consider including Guadalupe Center in your estate plans.
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Capital Assets and Non-Assets Request
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NON-ASSET
TRANSFERS
ZFI_ASSETS_NOXML Version Updated : 04/11/2025 @ 10:44:33 Form Last Signed : 11/05/2025 @ 15:12:19 Form Last Saved : 11/05/2025 @ 15:12:28
Attention
FINANCE
PURCHASING
FLEET
IT or MIS
CAPITAL ASSET
NON-ASSET
CONSUMABLE / SUPPLIES
Prepared By
Name:Steven Hall
Date:11/04/2025
ACQUISITIONS CAPITAL ASSETS
TRANSFERS
PROPERTY MOVEMENT
DISPOSITIONS
CORRECTIONS
By donation, pcard, grant or purchase order
Complete ownership change
Movement to Surplus or other physical inventory/responsibility
Disposal approval
Record update or correction
Main Agenda Item :
SAP Asset #Inv/Barcode #Serial #Description (Year, Make, Model)Description 2 +
N/A N/A E030498849 Cummins Onan GGFD-5602378,
2009 -
N/A N/A 2103647 Kohler 45RZG-RES7, 2006 -
Transfers
Transfer Date :11/04/2025 New Physical Location :Paradise Coast Sports Complex
From :
Fund :1060000000 800 MHZ IRCP
F. Center :140480 800 MHZ INTERGOV
Custodian :Ian Barnwell
Date :
Signature :
To :
Fund :0001000000 GENERAL FUND
F. Center :144210 EMER MGMT ADMIN
Custodian : Dan Summers
Date :11/05/2025
Signature :
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lntarnal Revenue Servlce
oiitrict olrector
Oate: September 13, 1999
Guadalupe Center, INC
P.O, Box 1053
Jmmokalee; FL 34143-1053
Dear Madam:
PeEon to Contact:
Ronnie Clemons #31 {,4O2O
Customer Servlce Representative
Telephone Number:
877-829-5500
Fax Number:
513-263-3756
Federal ldentificaUon Number:
59-2617151
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Guadalupe Cenler, INC
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