Agenda 03/10/2026 Agenda IndexCOLLIER 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
March 10, 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;
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following the Pledge of Allegiance.
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matters not scheduled for a future agenda and concern a matter in which the Board can take action. If granted, a
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A Lunch Recess is scheduled from Noon (12:00 P.M.) to 1:00 P.M.
1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation: ||| Pledge of Allegiance:
2. Agenda and Minutes
Approval of today's Regular, Consent, and Summary agenda as amended (ex-parte disclosure
provided by Commission members for Consent agenda.)
2.A. February 10, 2026, BCC Meeting Minutes (2026-514)
2.B. February 17, 2026, Workshop Minutes (2026-555)
3. Awards and Recognitions
4. Proclamations
4.A. Proclamation designating March 21, 2026, as Save the Florida Panther Day. To be accepted by
Meredith Budd, President, Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge. (2026-314)
4.B. Proclamation designating March 2026, as National Nutrition Month. To be accepted by Nadia
Heinz, Clinical Nutrition Manager, Naples Comprehensive Health, Inc. (2026-318)
4.C. Proclamation designating March 2026, as American Red Cross Month. To be accepted by John
McKinnon, Executive Director, Southwest Gulf Coast to Glades Chapter, American Red
Cross, South Florida Region. (2026-509)
4.D. Proclamation designating March 16 - 20, 2026, as Government Finance Professionals Week in
Collier County. To be accepted by Derek Johnssen, Director of Finance, Office of the Clerk of
the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Collier County. (2026-512)
5. Presentations
5.A. Presentation of the Collier County Business of the Quarter for March 2026 to Habitat for
Humanity of Collier County. To be accepted by Lisa Lefkow, CEO, and Darrick Hatch, Vice
President of Land and Construction. Representing the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce
are Tina Cirakovic, Business Development & Membership Specialist, and Heather Gage,
Director of Executive & Office Operations. (2026-393)
6. Public Petitions
7. Public Comments
8. Board of Zoning Appeals
9. Advertised Public Hearings
10. Board of County Commissioners
10.A. Recommendation to (1) Authorize the County Manager or designee to finalize the Purchase
and Sale Agreement between Collier County and the Trust for Public Land for acquisition of
approximately 24.3 acres comprising approximately 1.5 miles of the Seminole Gulf Railway
Corridor (Bonita-Estero Rail Corridor Segment) within Collier County for interim public trail
use in the amount of $11,642,069, and return to the Board for consideration of a final
agreement at a future meeting; and (2) Approve the increase in pre-acquisition and due
diligence costs from $100,000 to $150,000. (2026-542)
11. County Manager's Report
11.A. Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners, as the ex-officio Governing Board
of the Collier County Water-Sewer District, award Invitation to Bid No. 25-8408 to Daniel
O’Connell’s Sons, Inc., for the Central County Water Reclamation Facility Expansion
construction project in the amount of $172,389,000, approve an Owner’s Allowance of
$5,000,000, approve all necessary Budget Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted
Budget, and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement. (Project Number 70243) (This item is
a companion to Items 11B and 11C) (Matthew McLean, Division Director - Public Utilities
Engineering) (2026-441)
11.B. Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners, as the ex-officio Governing Board
of the Collier County Water-Sewer District, award Request for Professional Services No. 25-
8335 to Bowman Consulting Group, LTD for CEI Services for the Golden Gate Wastewater
Treatment Plant Expansion project in the amount of $4,967,003.55, approve all necessary
Budget Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget, and authorize the Chair to sign
the Agreement. (Project Number 70243) (This item is a companion to Items 11A and 11C)
(Matthew McLean, Division Director - Public Utilities Engineering) (2026-232)
11.C. Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners, as the ex-officio Governing Board
of the Collier County Water-Sewer District, approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 19-
7621, with Tetra Tech, Inc., in the amount of $4,881,901, for Golden Gate Wastewater
Engineer of Record and Infrastructure Improvements, amend the Consultant’s rates, extend the
Agreement for an additional 1,665 days, approve the necessary Budget Amendments to the
Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget, and authorize the Chair to sign the attached Amendment.
(Project Number 70243) (This item is a companion to Items 11A and 11B) (Matthew McLean,
Division Director - Public Utilities Engineering) (2026-316)
11.D. Pursuant to prior Board direction, recommendation to remove the existing 500-foot separation
requirement between facilities with fuel pumps, or alternatively, initiate a publicly vetted
amendment modifying the site design criteria set forth in Land Development Code (LDC)
Section 5.05.05.B.2. (Michael Bosi, Division Director - Planning & Zoning) (2026-295)
11.E. Recommendation to Adopt the FY 2027 Budget Policy, and adopt a Resolution establishing a
deadline of May 1, 2026, for budget submittals by the Supervisor of Elections, the Sheriff’s
Office, and the Clerk. (Christopher Johnson, Division Director - Corporate Financial &
Management Services) (2026-466)
11.F. Recommendation to approve the purchase of Property, Boiler & Machinery, Terrorism, and
Watercraft Hull Insurance effective April 1, 2026, for an estimated amount of $8,224,016.
(Michael Quigley, Division Director - Risk Management) (2026-503)
12. County Attorney's Report
13. Other Constitutional Officers
14. Airport Authority and/or Community Redevelopment Agency
15. Staff and Commission General Communications
15.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
15.B. Staff Project Updates
15.C. Staff and Commission General Communications
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.
16.A. Growth Management Department (Consent)
16.A.1. Recommendation to approve final acceptance of the potable water utility facilities for
St. Katherine’s Greek Orthodox Church – Phase 2, PL20250015142. (2026-177)
16.A.2. Recommendation to approve final acceptance of the potable water and sewer utility
facilities for Azalea Park – Phase 1, PL20250013301. (2026-181)
16.A.3. Recommendation to authorize the Clerk of Courts to release a Performance Bond in the
amount of $31,644 which was posted as a guaranty for Excavation Permit Number
PL20220004862 for work associated with Azalea Park. (2026-215)
16.A.4. Recommendation to approve final acceptance of the potable water and sewer utility
facilities and accept the conveyance of the potable water and sewer facilities and
appurtenant utility easement for Siena Lakes – Orange Blossom Gardens Sales Center
Utility Transition, PL20250010519. (2026-186)
16.A.5. Recommendation to approve final acceptance of the sewer utility facilities and accept
the conveyance of the sewer facilities and appurtenant utility easement for Fiori
Apartments – Phase 1, PL20250005672. (2026-191)
16.A.6. Recommendation to approve final acceptance of the potable water and sewer utility
facilities and accept the conveyance of a portion of the potable water utility facilities
and appurtenant utility easement for Sparrow Collier Boulevard, PL20250003505. (2026-
201)
16.A.7. Recommendation to review and approve the proposed Temporary Use (Special Event)
Permit for the Country Jam Concert proposed for the Paradise Coast Sports Complex on
April 18, 2026, located at 3865 City Gate Blvd S., Naples, FL 34117, in Section 35,
Township 49 South, Range 26 East, Collier County, Florida. [PL20260000110] (2026-214)
16.A.8. Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a one-year extension to the
Memorandum of Understanding between the Collier County Board of County
Commissioners and the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida Inc., to provide
local match funding in the amount of $75,000 in Fiscal Year 2027. (2026-343)
16.A.9. Recommendation to approve an after-the-fact Special Event Permit and the road
closures that are necessary for the Annual Everglades Seafood Festival, held February
13 – 15, 2026, in Everglades City, in order to fulfill Collier County’s special event
permit requirements for road closures. (2026-470)
16.A.10. Recommendation for the Board of County Commissioners to review and approve the
proposed Temporary Use (Special Event) Permit for the Isles of Capri Spring Picnic
proposed on March 21, 2026, located at 920 Capri Blvd., Naples, FL 34113, in Section
32, Township 51 South, Range 26 East, Collier County, Florida.
[PL202600002785] (2026-538)
16.B. Transportation Management Department (Consent)
16.B.1. Recommendation to approve an Amendment to the Access License Coupled with an
Interest between Collier County and the South Florida Water Management District to
extend the term of an existing license and authorize public access improvements within
the licensed area. (2026-162)
16.B.2. Recommendation to authorize the County Manager or designee to electronically submit
a Small County Outreach Program for Rural Areas of Opportunities application with the
Florida Department of Transportation to fund the construction of a paved shoulder to
improve safety on a segment of Immokalee Road (CR 846E) for approximately 0.57
miles, from west of Bridge 034833 to east of Thomas Farm Road - in the amount of
$999,915.35. (2026-168)
16.B.3. Recommendation to award Request for Professional Services No. 24-8310, “Design
Services for Four-Point Roundabout - Immokalee Road at Camp Keais Road,” to
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $1,574,912.92, authorize the
necessary Budget Amendment, and authorize the Chair to sign the attached Agreement.
(Project Number 33890). (2026-204)
16.B.4. Recommendation to award Request for Professional Services ("RPS") No. 25-8342
"Independent Peer Review, Constructability and Bid Support Services for
Transportation Engineering Design Projects" to HighSpans Engineering, Inc., in the
amount of $1,206,454.00, authorize the necessary Budget Amendment, and authorize
the Chair to sign the attached Agreement. (2026-230)
16.B.5. Recommendation to approve Change Order No. 2 under Agreement No. 21-7862,
"Design Services for Airport Road Widening," with Kisinger Campo & Associates,
Corp., adding 365 Days to provide additional design services in a lump sum not to
exceed $66,512.00, and authorize the Chair to sign the attached Change Order. (Project
60190, 70071, and 73065) (2026-231)
16.B.6. Recommendation to award Construction Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-8522, "Ted
Curcie Bridge Repairs," to Structural Preservation Systems, LLC, in the amount of
$1,007,771.17, approve an Owner's Allowance of $100,777.12, and authorize the Chair
to sign the attached Agreement (Project Number 66066). (2026-27)
16.B.7. Recommendation to authorize a Budget Amendment to recognize revenue and transfer
funding for projects within the Transportation Supported Gas Tax Fund (3083) and
Transportation & CDES Capital Fund (3081) in the amount of $1,021,594.74. (Projects
60214, 60085, 60066, 60088, 69331, 69336, 69338, and 69339) (2026-346)
16.B.8. Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Supplemental Agreement
to the Local Agency Program (LAP) with the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT), increasing the number of vehicle count stations from ten (10) to twenty-two
(22); adopt a Resolution memorializing the Board’s action; and authorize all necessary
Budget Amendments, FPN 446254-1-98-01. (Project 33937, Fund 1841). (2026-435)
16.C. Public Utilities Department (Consent)
16.C.1. Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners, as the ex officio Governing
Board of the Collier County Water-Sewer District, approve Amendment No. 1 to
Agreement No. 24-059-NS with Komline-Sanderson Corporation, for Komline-
Sanderson Belt Press Equipment, Parts and Services, and authorize the Chair to sign the
attached Amendment. (2026-329)
16.D. Community Services (Consent)
16.D.1. Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to sign an agreement between
Collier County and the Collier County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $128,108 to
utilize funds received from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Fund to procure policing equipment (Fund
1835). (2026-341)
16.D.2. Recommendation to approve a Resolution authorizing the temporary closing of a portion
of State Road 29 and determining that the closure is necessary for the Collier County
Museums’ annual Immokalee Cattle Drive & Jamboree on March 28, 2026, to fulfill a
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) temporary road closure permit
application requirement, and to direct staff to provide a copy of the signed Resolution to
FDOT in accordance with Florida Administrative Code section 14-65.0035. (2026-442)
16.E. Corporate Business Operations (Consent)
16.E.1. 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 $89,777.42. (2026-434)
16.E.2. Recommendation to approve the selection committee’s ranking of Request for
Professional Services No. 25-8348, “Professional Services Library,” and authorize staff
to begin contract negotiations with the top-ranked firms in each discipline, so that
proposed agreements may be brought back for the Board’s consideration at a subsequent
meeting. (2026-502)
16.E.3. Recommendation that the Board, pursuant to Section 274.06, Florida Statutes, approve
the sale and disposal of surplus assets via public auction on April 9, 10, and 11,
2026. (2026-511)
16.F. County Manager Operations (Consent)
16.F.1. Recommendation to approve amendments to Articles 9, 13, and 19 of the Collective
Bargaining Agreement between Collier County and the Collier EMS/Fire District 27
Bargaining Unit, Southwest Florida Professional Firefighters and Paramedics, Local
1826, International Association of Firefighters, Incorporated. (2026-515)
16.F.2. Recommendation to adopt a Resolution approving amendments (appropriating grants,
donations, contributions, or insurance proceeds) to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted
Budget. (2026-539)
16.G. Airport Authority (Consent)
16.G.1. *** This item continued from the January 27, 2026, BCC Meeting, to the February 10,
2026, meeting, and further continued to the March 10, 2026, meeting. ***
Recommendation to approve updates to the Airport Leasing Policy, Airport Minimum
Standards, and Airport Rules and Regulations. (2025-4888)
16.G.2. Recommendation to approve the forty (40) year Phase One Land Lease under the Master
Development Agreement between Global Flight Training Solutions (GFTS) and Collier
County Airport Authority for approximately 103 acres of land at the Immokalee
Regional Airport (IMM). (2025-4887)
16.H. Board of County Commissioners (Consent)
16.I. Miscellaneous Correspondence (Consent)
16.J. Other Constitutional Officers (Consent)
16.J.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 $28,163,581.53 were drawn for the periods between
February 12, 2026 and February 25, 2026 pursuant to Florida Statute 136.06. (2025-3815)
16.J.2. Request that the Board approve and determine valid public purpose for invoices payable
and purchasing card transactions as of March 4, 2026. (2025-3816)
16.K. County Attorney (Consent)
16.K.1. Recommendation to reappoint Jack Bonzelaar to the Haldeman Creek Dredging
Maintenance Advisory Committee. (2026-429)
16.K.2. Recommendation to appoint three members to the Domestic Animal Services Advisory
Committee. (2026-504)
16.K.3. Recommendation to appoint four members to the County Government Productivity
Committee. (2026-535)
16.L. Community Redevelopment Agency (Consent)
16.M. Tourist Development (Consent)
16.M.1. Recommendation to approve the 2026 Doctors Pass Dredge project scheduled for
April/May 2026 and authorize tourist development tax expenditures for an estimated
project cost not to exceed $1,250,000; authorize a Budget Amendment; and make a
finding that this item promotes tourism (Project 90549). (2026-42)
16.M.2. Recommendation to approve the 2026 Wiggins Pass Dredge project scheduled for
March/April 2026 and authorize Tourist Development Tax expenditures for an
estimated project cost not to exceed $2,500,000; authorize a Budget Amendment; and
make a finding that this item promotes tourism (Project 80288). (2026-43)
16.M.3. Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to
Agreement 24CO1 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of
Beaches and Coastal Systems, Beach Management Funding Assistance Program that
provides additional State reimbursement funding of $3,772,665.06 for a total agreement
amount of $4,582,970.66 for the Collier County Beach Renourishment Project; and
make a finding that this item promotes tourism. (2026-259)
16.M.4. Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to execute a 180-day
administrative extension for Agreement No. 22-7980 “Tourism International
Representation - Germany Market” with DiaMonde GmbH & Co KG under the current
contract pricing, terms, and conditions, and make a finding that this action promotes
tourism. (2026-505)
16.M.5. Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to execute a 180-day
administrative extension for Agreement No. 22-7979 “Tourism International
Representation – UK and Ireland Market” with OMMAC Ltd., under the current
contract pricing, terms, and conditions, and make a finding that this action promotes
tourism. (2026-506)
16.M.6. Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to execute the agreement for
Request for Proposal (“RFP”) 25-8341, “Tourism Marketing & Promotion,” to Paradise
Advertising and Marketing, Inc., with an effective date of March 30, 2026, and make a
finding that this action promotes tourism. (2026-513)
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.
17.A. *** This item was continued from the February 10, 2026, BCC Meeting, to the March 10,
2026, BCC Meeting, and further continued to the April 28, 2026, BCC Meeting ***
Recommendation to adopt an Ordinance amending the Land Development Code, pursuant to
F.S. 125.022, that revises timeframes for the processing of applications for approval of
development permits or development orders. [PL20250010243] (2025-4959)
17.B. Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners, as the ex officio Governing Board
of the Collier County Water-Sewer District, adopt a Resolution amending Schedules One,
Two, Three, Four, and Five of Appendix A to Section Four of Collier County Ordinance No.
2001-73, as amended, titled the Collier County Water-Sewer District Uniform Billing,
Operating, and Regulatory Standards Ordinance, amending proposed rates for water,
wastewater, irrigation quality water, wholesale potable water, and miscellaneous service
charges with effective dates of October 1, 2026, October 1, 2027, and October 1, 2028, and
authorize the Chair to sign the attached Resolution. (2026-510)
18. Adjourn
Inquiries concerning changes to the Board’s Agenda should be made to the County Manager’s Office at
252-8383.