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Recap 02/24/2026 RPage 1 February 24, 2026 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Community Redevelopment Agency Board (CRAB) Airport Authority AGENDA Board of County Commission Chambers Collier County Government Center 3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor Naples, FL 34112 February 24, 2026 9:00 AM Commissioner Dan Kowal, District 4 – Chair Commissioner William L. McDaniel, Jr., District 5 – Vice Chair Commissioner Rick LoCastro, District 1 Commissioner Chris Hall, District 2 Commissioner Burt Saunders, District 3 NOTICE: PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK ON AN AGENDA ITEM MUST REGISTER PRIOR TO ITS PRESENTATION. SPEAKERS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES UNLESS ADJUSTED BY THE CHAIR. TIME MAY BE CEDED BY OTHER IN-PERSON REGISTERED SPEAKERS WHO ARE PRESENT AT THE TIME THE SPEAKER IS HEARD. PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOT HEARD FOR PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, OR PUBLIC PETITIONS. PRESENTATIONS ARE LIMITED TO TEN (10) MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE CHAIR. TO COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS, REGISTRATION MUST OCCUR BEFORE THE BOARD’S ACTION ON THE CONSENT AGENDA, WHICH IS HEARD FOLLOWING THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC PETITIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN Page 2 February 24, 2026 WRITING TO THE COUNTY MANAGER AT LEAST 13 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. THEY SHALL PROVIDE DETAILED INFORMATION AS TO THE NATURE OF THE PETITION. PUBLIC PETITIONS MUST ADDRESS MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A FUTURE AGENDA AND CONCERN A MATTER IN WHICH THE BOARD CAN TAKE ACTION. IF GRANTED, A SINGLE PRESENTER MAY SPEAK FOR UP TO TEN (10) MINUTES, SUBJECT TO EXTENSION BY THE CHAIR, AND THE PETITION WILL BE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR A PUBLIC HEARING. FOR GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA TOPICS, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE THAT PORTION IS CALLED. COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES; TIME MAY NOT BE CEDED. THE CHAIR MAY LIMIT THE NUMBER OF SPEAKERS TO FIVE (5) FOR THE MEETING. APPEALS REQUIRE A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS, WHICH MAY INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE ON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO BE VERBATIM. LOBBYISTS MUST REGISTER WITH THE CLERK TO THE BOARD AT THE BOARD MINUTES AND RECORDS DEPARTMENT PER COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE 2003- 53, AS AMENDED. ALL DIGITAL AUDIO AND VISUAL MATERIALS SUBMITTED BY THE PUBLIC VIA EMAIL LINK OR ATTACHMENT OR TRANSPORTED ON EXTERNAL DEVICES FOR BROADCASTING AT THE BOARD MEETING, MUST BE IN A COMPATIBLE FORMAT AND RECEIVED BY THE COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE BY NOON ON THE DAY PRECEDING THE BOARD MEETING TO BE SCANNED FOR NETWORK SECURITY THREATS. DIGITAL MATERIALS SUBMITTED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO REQUIRES ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED TO CERTAIN ASSISTANCE AT NO COST. CONTACT COLLIER COUNTY FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LOCATED AT 3335 EAST TAMIAMI TRAIL, SUITE 1, NAPLES, FLORIDA, 34112-5356, (239) 252-8380. ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE. A LUNCH RECESS IS SCHEDULED FROM NOON (12:00 P.M.) TO 1:00 P.M. Page 3 February 24, 2026 1. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. Invocation: Pastor Jesse Barrett from New Hope Ministries Naples ||| Pledge of Allegiance: Larry Rice - Vice Commander VFW Post 7721 (Army Veteran and Governor Bush’s Points of light recipient for Hurricane Wilma disaster relief effort) Invocation Given and Pledge of Allegiance Recited 2. AGENDA AND MINUTES A. Approval of today's Regular, Consent, and Summary agenda as amended (ex-parte disclosure provided by Commission members for Consent agenda.) Motion to approve by Commissioner Hall; Seconded by Commissioner McDaniel - Approved and/or Adopted with Changes – 5/0 B. January 27, 2026, BCC Minutes Motion to approve as presented by Commissioner McDaniel; Seconded by Commissioner Hall - Approved – 5/0 3. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS A. EMPLOYEE – 20 YEAR ATTENDEES 1) Jerry Edward Shukes- Facilities Management Presented 2) Juanita Loeza Perez- Parks & Recreation Presented 3) Michael D. Waite- Utilities Finance Operations Presented 4. PROCLAMATIONS (One Motion for all) A. Proclamation designating March 8, 2026, as Wellfit Girls Day in Collier County. To be accepted by Joe Charles, Board Chair. Motion to approve by Commissioner Saunders; Seconded by Page 4 February 24, 2026 Commissioner LoCastro - Adopted 5/0 B. Proclamation designating March 19 - 29, 2026, as the 50 th Anniversary of the Collier Fair. To be accepted by Don Jolly, Collier Fair Board President. Motion to approve by Commissioner Saunders; Seconded by Commissioner LoCastro - Adopted 5/0 C. Proclamation designating March 8, 2026, as International Women's Day in Collier County. To be accepted by Althea Irving, Chair, Women's Foundation of Collier County. Motion to approve by Commissioner Saunders; Seconded by Commissioner LoCastro - Adopted 5/0 5. PRESENTATIONS 6. PUBLIC PETITIONS 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Dr. J.B. Holmes – Zoning Variations B. Jackie Kaey – Decline and collapse of America C. Daniel Zegarac – Preparation with large projects D. Cody Davis – Board of County Commissioner meeting processes 8. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS 9. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS 10. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Add-on Item A. Recommendation to rename the County's Ann Olesky Park in Immokalee to the "Ann and Ski Olesky Park" in recognition of the contributions of long-time Immokalee resident, community advocate, and leader Edward "Ski" Olesky, whose impact was realized through service and civic involvement, and authorize the necessary Budget Amendments required for updated park signs. Motion to waive the formal requirements for renaming the park by Page 5 February 24, 2026 Commissioner Saunders; Seconded by Commissioner McDaniel - Approved – 5/0; Motion to rename the County's Ann Olesky Park in Immokalee to the "Ann and Ski Olesky Park" by Commissioner McDaniel; Seconded by Commissioner Hall - Approved – 5/0 11. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT A. Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners, as the ex officio Governing Board of the Collier County Water-Sewer District, accept the Water, Wastewater, Irrigation Quality Water, and Wholesale Potable Water User Rate and Fee Study and direct the County Manager or her designee to advertise a Resolution amending Schedules One, Two, Three, and Four of Appendix A to Section Four of the Collier County Water-Sewer District Uniform Billing, Operating, and Regulatory Standards Ordinance No. 2001-73, as amended, with effective dates of October 1, 2026, October 1, 2027, October 1, 2028. (Joseph Bellone, Division Director - Utilities Finance Operations) Motion to approve by Commissioner Saunders; Seconded by Commissioner McDaniel – Approved – 5/0 12. COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 13. OTHER CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS 14. AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND/OR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 15. STAFF AND COMMISSION GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Comments on General Topics Not on the Current or Future Agenda by Individuals Not Already Heard During Previous Public Comments in this Meeting B. Staff Project Updates 1) John Mullins (Division Director Communications, Government & Public Affairs) – Celebrating the Page 6 February 24, 2026 Semiquincentennial programming C. Staff and Commission General Communications 1) County Attorney – The Board was moving fast today with public comment items, and the Board followed its policy and practice that you have implemented; Summary Agenda items- items were unanimously approved at the Planning Commission. Today you had one speaker who had concerns about the Summary Agenda item, and you followed your process and procedures. There was nothing irregular about what happened here today 2) Commissioner Saunders – Pretty quick meeting 3) Commissioner Hall – Nothing to add, thanks 4) Commissioner LoCastro – The Marco Island Historical Society run by CEO Pat Rutledge was selected by USA Today and named #3 small town museum in the United States, Congratulations 5) Commissioner McDaniel - Discussion regarding issues with the public speakers speaking on items that are on the agenda to be addressed by the County Attorney or County Manager. The developer at the town of Big Cypress has asked for utilization of municipal bonds for that development; I would like to bring forward an agenda item next month so you can see all the data. 6) Commissioner Kowal – Discussion on the public comment process --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. Consent Agenda - All matters listed under this item are considered to be routine and action will be taken by one motion without separate discussion of each item. If discussion is desired by a member of the Board, that item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Approved and/or Adopted w/changes – 5/0 A. GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT 1) This item requires Commission members to provide an ex- Page 7 February 24, 2026 parte disclosure. Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to approve Commercial Excavation Permit PL20200002201 to excavate and remove an additional 4,200,000 cubic yards of material from the expansion of the existing approved Immokalee Sand Mine (This item is a companion to Items #17A and #17B) 2) Recommendation to approve a Resolution for final acceptance of the private roadway and drainage improvements, and acceptance of the plat dedications, including the dedication of Tract “K” and the 4th Street N.E. Road Easement, for the final plat of Randall at Orangetree, Application Number PL20210002196 (PPL) and Randall at Orangetree – Phase 2, Application No. PL20230002794 (FP), and authorize the release of the maintenance security in the amount of $1,482,372.31. Resolution 2026-45 3) Recommendation to approve final acceptance of the potable water and sewer utility facilities and accept the conveyance of the potable water and sewer utility facilities for Opus Stone, PL20250009443. 4) Recommendation to approve a Resolution authorizing exemptions to the formal competitive process for the purchase of veterinary medication and medical supplies for Domestic Animal Services and approve expenditures on these exemptions up to a maximum of $1,500,000 per fiscal year through Fiscal Year 2028 to enable Domestic Animal Services to remain in compliance with the Collier County Animal Control Ordinance and to continue purchasing required preventatives, medications, and veterinary medical supplies. Resolution 2026-46 5) Recommendation to award Invitation for Qualifications No. 25- 8393, “Tree Maintenance and Arborist Services for Parks and Recreation,” to The Davey Tree Expert Company, Superior Landscaping & Lawn Services Inc., E-Santos Tree Service, Page 8 February 24, 2026 Inc., R & N Lawn Maintenance, Inc., and Sherlock Tree Company, Inc. 6) Recommendation to direct staff to advertise and bring back for a public hearing, an Ordinance amending the Land Development Code, to establish definitions for Transit Stop and Major Transportation Hub, in order to comply with Section 125.01055, Florida Statutes. [PL20240005299] 7) Recommendation to approve a Resolution for final acceptance of the private roadway and drainage improvements, and acceptance of the plat dedications, including the dedication of Tract “R-1” and Tract “R-2,” for the final plat of Argo Livingston, Application Number PL20200000146, and authorize the release of the maintenance security in the amount of $333,744.90. Resolution 2026-47 The North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District is scheduled to consider and take formal action on the Lifeguard Management Program Agreement at its regular meeting on February 26, 2026. If approved, the District will execute the Agreement at that time, and the signature page will be updated and included in the final, fully executed document. (Per Change Sheet) 8) Recommendation to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners and North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District for the Lifeguard Management Program for lifeguard staffing and management at Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park and North Collier Regional Park, Sun-N-Fun Lagoon. 9) Recommendation to approve the release of a code enforcement lien with an accrued value of $122,850 for a reduced payment of $4,736.60 in the code enforcement action titled Board of County Commissioners vs. Theodore Canales, in Code Enforcement Board Case No. CESD20150024661, relating to property located at 1402 Orange St., Folio #30681960005, Immokalee, Florida. B. TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT Page 9 February 24, 2026 1) Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Real Estate Sales Agreement with the North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District in the amount of $72,000 for a sale of a vacant 1.49-acre parcel held by the Golden Gate Estates Land Trust, f/k/a GAC Land Trust, to execute the Statutory Deed, and to authorize the County Manager or designee to take all actions necessary to close the sale; and to adopt a Resolution approving the sale pursuant to Section 125.38, Florida Statutes. Resolution 2026-48 2) Recommendation to grant an easement to Florida Power & Light Company, for the construction, installation and maintenance of underground electrical lines and related infrastructure at the site of "The Gate" maintenance facility located at 4150 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, FL; and authorize the Chair to execute any additional utility easements for water, sewer, gas, power, or communications, necessary to serve "The Gate" project. 3) Recommendation to approve the Lease Agreement between Collier County and Greater Naples Fire Rescue District for the joint use of Station 74 located at 99 Desoto Boulevard South, Naples, Florida 34117 (Intersection of Golden Gate Boulevard East and Desoto Boulevard). C. PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT D. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1) Recommendation to accept a grant donation from the Point Harbor Fund through the Maine Community Foundation Donor-Advised Fund grant program in the amount of $1,500.00 for general support of the Collier County Vanderbilt Beach Library location and authorize the necessary Budget Amendment. (Public Services Grant Fund 1839) 2) Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment No. 3 to the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Sponsor Agreement between Collier County and Habitat Page 10 February 24, 2026 for Humanity of Collier County, Inc. to decrease funding in the amount of $125,000.00, update required documents, contact information, records information, purchasing requirements, citizenship requirements, and Exhibit information. (Grant Fund 1053) 3) Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to sign twenty-two mortgage satisfactions for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership loan program in the amount of $137,950.00 and to approve a Budget Amendment to recognize $27,950.00 in revenue from loan payoffs. (SHIP Grant Fund 1053) 4) Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to sign seven mortgage satisfactions for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership loan program in the amount of $80,000.00 due to the death of the borrower(s). (SHIP Grant Fund 1053) E. CORPORATE BUSINESS OPERATIONS 1) Recommendation to ratify an amendment approved by the Procurement Services Division in accordance with Procurement Ordinance No. 2025-34 and authorize the timely payment of invoices in the amount of $28,530. 2) Recommendation to approve the administrative report by the Procurement Services Division for various County Divisions’ after-the-fact purchases in accordance with Procurement Ordinance No. 2025-34 and the Procurement Manual, and to authorize the timely payment of outstanding invoices in the amount of $51,195.56. 3) Recommendation to approve the administrative report prepared by the Procurement Services Division for the disposal of property that is no longer viable and remove capital assets from the County’s capital assets records. 4) Recommendation to award Request for Proposal #25-8398, Page 11 February 24, 2026 Temporary Contract Employment Services, to KeyStaff, Inc., and authorize the Chair to sign the attached Agreement. F. COUNTY MANAGER OPERATIONS 1) Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Landing Agreement between Collier County and NCH Healthcare System, Inc. for the nonexclusive use of the ground helipad located at the NCH North Naples Hospital campus. 2) 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. 3) Recommendation to renew the annual Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for Just Like Family Concierge Medical Transport DBA Brewster Ambulance, to provide Class 2 Advanced Life Support (ALS) inter-facility transport ambulance service for a period of one year. 4) Recommendation to adopt a Resolution approving amendments (appropriating grants, donations, contributions, or insurance proceeds) to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget. Resolution 2026-49 5) Recommendation to approve an Amendment to Agreement No. 12-5957, “Financial Advisory Services” with PFM Financial Advisors LLC, extending the agreement through May 31, 2028, as an exemption to the competitive process in the not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 per fiscal year. G. AIRPORT AUTHORITY H. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Page 12 February 24, 2026 I. MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE J. OTHER CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS 1) To record in the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners, the check number (or other payment method), amount, payee, and purpose for which the referenced disbursements in the amount of $60,389,545.52 were drawn for the periods between January 29, 2026, and February 11, 2026, pursuant to Florida Statute 136.06. 2) Request that the Board approve and determine a valid public purpose for invoices payable and purchasing card transactions as of February 18, 2026. K. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1) Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Settlement Agreement in the lawsuit styled Jose Cancio v. Collier County Board of Commissioners (Case No. 25-CC- 3166), now pending in the County Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Collier County, Florida, for the sum of $6,000.00. 2) Recommendation to approve and authorize the County Attorney’s Office to reject Plaintiff’s Proposal for Settlement and, in response, file an Offer of Judgment (settlement offer) to Plaintiff Mersino Dewatering, LLC in the lawsuit styled Mersino Dewatering, LLC v. Collier County Board of County Commissioners, (Case No. 25-CA-1782), pending in the Circuit Court of Collier County, Florida. 3) Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Settlement Agreement in the lawsuit styled Amonnon Louis v. Collier County Board of Commissioners (Case No. 25-CA- 345), now pending in the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Collier County, Florida, for the sum of $17,500.00. Page 13 February 24, 2026 4) Recommendation to appoint Robert Marsh and Sara Estrada to the Collier County Code Enforcement Board. Resolution 2026-50 5) Recommendation to approve a Stipulated Final Judgment in the amount of $217,000 plus $42,186 in statutory attorney fees, expert fees, and costs for the taking of Parcel 1369FEE required for the Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension Project No. 60249. 6) Recommendation to approve a Stipulated Final Judgment in the amount of $120,000 plus $23,008 in statutory attorney fees, expert fees, and costs for the taking of Parcel 1308FEE required for the Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension Project No. 60249. 7) Recommendation to approve a Stipulated Final Judgment in the amount of $190,000 plus $30,226 in statutory attorney fees, expert fees, and costs for the taking of Parcel 1293FEE required for the Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension Project No. 60249. 8) Recommendation to approve a Stipulated Final Judgment in the amount of $92,000 plus $24,606 in statutory attorney fees, expert fees, and costs for the taking of Parcel 1288FEE required for the Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension Project No. 60249. 9) Recommendation to approve an Amended Stipulated Order of Taking and Stipulated Final Judgment in the amount of $230,000 plus $56,514 in statutory attorney fees, expert fees, and costs for the taking of Parcels 1316FEE2 and 1316DE required for the Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension Project No. 60249. 10) Recommendation to authorize the making of an Offer of Judgment in the amount of $160,000.00 to Respondents, Christian Silver, Jasmine Calduch, and Sawgrass Construction Group LLC, in the lawsuit styled Collier County, Florida v. Christian Silver, et al., Case No. 25-CA-237, for the taking of Parcel 1359FEE2 required for the Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension Project No. 60249. Page 14 February 24, 2026 L. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY M. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT 1) Recommendation to approve a work order with APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC to provide professional engineering services for 2027-2028 Local Government Funding Request under Contract No. 18-7432-CZ for lump sum not to exceed $28,462 and make a finding that this item promotes tourism. (Fund 1105, Project No. 90065) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17. Summary Agenda - This section is for advertised public hearings and must meet the following criteria: 1) A recommendation for approval from staff; 2) Unanimous recommendation for approval by the Collier County Planning Commission or other authorizing agencies of all members present and voting; 3) No written or oral objections to the item received by staff, the Collier County Planning Commission, other authorizing agencies or the Board, prior to the commencement of the BCC meeting on which the items are scheduled to be heard; and 4) No individuals are registered to speak in opposition to the item. For those items which are quasi-judicial in nature, all participants must be sworn in. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adopted - 5/0 A This item requires that ex-parte disclosure be provided by Commission members. Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to approve a Resolution amending Resolution No. 2010-224, to amend and expand a conditional use for earthmining with excavation, on property zoned Rural Agricultural zoning district (A) with a Mobile Home Overlay within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay (A- MHO-RLSAO), pursuant to Subsections 2.03.01.A.1.c.1 and 4.08.05 of the Collier County Land Development Code, on 896.7+/- acres. The property is located at 3625 SR 82, Immokalee, in Sections 6 and 7, Township 46 South, Range 29 East, Collier County, Florida. [PL20240012171] (This item is a companion to Items #16A1 and #17B) Page 15 February 24, 2026 Resolution 2026-51 B. This item requires Commission members to provide ex-parte disclosure. Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to approve a Resolution approving a variance for an earthmining operation from the Collier County Land Development Code relating to landscape buffers and eliminating the fence and landscaping requirement around outdoor storage and equipment on approximately 896.7+/- acres zoned Rural Agricultural (A) with a Mobile Home Overlay (MHO), within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay (RLSAO), located at 3625 SR 82, Immokalee in Sections 6 and 7, Township 46 South, Range 29 East, Collier County, Florida. [PL20240012172] (This item is a companion to Items #16A1 and #17A) Resolution 2026-52 C. Recommendation to adopt an Ordinance amending the Collier County Land Development Code related to Floating Solar Facilities as a land use. [PL20250000235] (Second of two hearings) Ordinance 2026-09 D. Recommendation to adopt a Resolution approving amendments (appropriating carry forward, transfers, and supplemental revenue) to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget. Resolution 2026-53 18. ADJOURN INQUIRIES CONCERNING CHANGES TO THE BOARD’S AGENDA SHOULD BE MADE TO THE COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE AT 252- 8383.