Agenda 04/28/2026 Item #16A10 (Submit an application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Invasive Plant Management Section to be eligible to receive funding assistance services)4/28/2026
Item # 16.A.10
ID# 2026-745
Executive Summary
Recommendation to authorize the County Manager, or designee, to submit an application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission's Invasive Plant Management Section to be eligible to receive funding assistance services
worth $150,000 in FY 2027 through the Upland Invasive Exotic Plant Management Program for the removal of invasive
exotic vegetation within Conservation Collier's Shell Island Preserve, Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve, and Symphony
property and to authorize staff to accept such funding assistance services if awarded.
OBJECTIVE: To have the Board of County Commissioners (Board) authorize the County Manager or designee to
submit an application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Invasive Plant Management Section
to be eligible to receive funding assistance services worth $150,000 in FY 2027 for the treatment of invasive exotic
vegetation within Conservation Collier's Shell Island preserve, Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve, and Symphony property,
and to authorize staff to accept such funding assistance services, if awarded.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) Invasive Plant Management Section (IPMS)
offers funding assistance for invasive plant treatment projects on public conservation lands throughout the State of
Florida. The County must submit an application to FWC in order to receive this assistance. The attached draft
applications are subject to technical revisions before submission. If funding assistance is received, IPMS will pay State
contractors to treat invasive, exotic plants within the Shell Island Preserve ($50,000), Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve
($50,000), and the Symphony property ($50,000) during FY 2027; the work performed would be worth up to $150,000 in
total. No funds will be transferred to Collier County. Approval of this item authorizes staff to submit the application to
FWC for funding assistance services and accept such services if awarded.
Please note that the Symphony property was acquired in September 2025 and has not yet been officially named; a
proposed preserve name will be presented to the Board in 2026.
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: If funding assistance is awarded, it will save the Conservation Collier Program up to $150,000 for
exotic plant treatment within Shell Island Preserve, Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve, and Symphony property. The State
Uplands Program provides funding for approved projects through a fixed -price purchase order issued to an approved
contractor or through a task assignment issued to a government agency under an existing state contract.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This proposal supports Goal 6 of the Conservation and Coastal Management
Element of the County Growth Management Plan, which is to identify, protect, conserve, and appropriately use native
vegetative communities and wildlife habitats.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote for approval.
-SAA
RECOMMENDATION(S): To authorize the County Manager or designee to submit an application to the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Invasive Plant Management Section to be eligible to receive funding assistance
services worth up to $150,000 in FY 2027 for the removal of invasive exotic vegetation within Conservation Collier's
Shell Island Preserve, Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve, and Symphony property, and to authorize staff to accept such
funding assistance services, if awarded.
PREPARED BY: Matthew Denison, Manager — Conservation Collier, Development Review Division
ATTACHMENTS:
I . Call for Proposals 2026
2. IPMS Shell Island Preserve Application
4/28/2026
Item # 16.A.10
ID# 2026-745
IPMS Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve Application
IPMS Symphony Properties Application
From: Weston, Michael
Subject: SWFL Regional FWC IPMS Annual Ranking Meeting - April 29th, 2026 - SAVE THE DATE
Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 3:21:51 PM
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Good afternoon Southwest Florida Working Group,
Looking to save a date on everyone's calendar!
On behalf of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Invasive Plant Management
Section, you are invited to the 2026 Southwest Florida regional invasive plant project proposal
ranking meeting. The meeting will take place on April 29th, 2026 at Alva Community Park in Lee
County at 21471 North River Road, Alva, FL 33920. This is the same location as last year. The
meeting will start at 9 am and conclude around 2 pm. To note — there is a refrigerator available on -
site. We will not be stopping for lunch, so bring a lunch to avoid passing out. It's really hard to rank
projects when you are 'hangry' as well. Parking is somewhat limited, so please carpool, if possible,
though we did all fit last year in the parking lot.
Please forward to anyone that you think will need this email that manage public conservation lands.
The Southwest Florida Working Group covers Collier, Lee, and Charlotte counties. If they want to be
on this super awesome email list, email me or have the person you are sending this to email me.
That way, everyone gets spammed an equal amount from me.
I will be sending some more details after we have a liaison's meeting with FWC staff this Friday,
though I expect things to be very similar to last year.
Sincerely,
Michael Weston
Forestry Resource Administrator — Caloosahatchee Forestry Center
Florida Forest Service
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
(239) 690-8021 Office
(239) 220-2404 Cell
(239) 690-8002 Fax
Michael.Weston@fdacs.gov
Caloosahatchee Forestry Center
10941 Palm Beach Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33905
www.fdacs.gov
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Project
Project Information
Project Title : Shell Island Preserve Project
Fiscal Year : 2026-2027
Project Category : Small
Treatment Type : Both initial and maintenance
Contact Information
First Name
Angel
Last Name
Kelley
Addressl
2800 Horseshoe Drive South
City :
NAPLES
State
FL
Zip :
34104
Primary Phone :
2396310162
Email :
angel.kelley@colliercountyfl.gov
Location
Project Location
First Name
Last Name
Addressl
City :
State
Zip :
Primary Phone
Email id :
Managed Area : Shell Island Preserve
Total Acreage of Managed Area : 131
Lead Agency : Collier County
Regional Working Group : Southwest
Melissa
Hennig
2800 Horseshoe Dr. N
NAPLES
FL
34104
2392892934
melissa.hennig@collier.gov
The preserve is located in Naples, FL off of Collier Blvd, Shell Island Rd, and Port Au Prince Dr. The preserve has portions
on each side of Collier Blvd.
Project Counties
Collier
Directions to Pre -quote Location
The prebid meeting location will be along Port Au Prince Dr. See map for specific location. Lat/Long Coordinates:
26.02455° N, 81.69799° W
Description
Managed Area : Shell Island Preserve
Habitat Description
Wetland Forested Hardwoods Mangrove Swamp Freshwater Marsh
FNAI Natural Communities
CommunitiesSelect mm�_ FNAI Natural %
Unit Hardwood Forested
Marine and Estuarine Vegetated Freshwater Forested Wetlands -
r
Uplands
Wetlands Hardwoods
Unit 1 85 %
5% 10
19
Unit
Marine and Estuarine Vegetated
Freshwater Non -forested Wetlands -
Freshwater Forested Wetlands -
Wetlands
Marshes
Hardwoods
Unit
2
64
25%
[_
70%
5%
Unit
Marine and Estuarine Vegetated
Freshwater Non -forested Wetlands -
Freshwater Forested Wetlands -
Wetlands
Marshes
Hardwoods
Unit
3
25%
65%
5%
27
Unit
Hardwood Forested
Pine Flatwoods and
Freshwater Non -forested
Freshwater Forested Wetlands -
U lands
Dry Prairie
Wetlands - Marshes
Hardwoods
F
Unit
4
15%
5%
65%
20%
18
Targeted Plants
Name
earleaf acacia
ScientificCommon -
Acacia auriculiformis
melaleuca, paperbark
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Brazilian pepper
Schinus terebinthifolia
rattlebox, purple sesban ( CT)
Sesbania punicea
Peruvian primrosewillow ( CT,SS)
Ludwigia peruviana
lead tree
Leucaena leucocephala
Japanese climbing fern ( SS)
Lygodium japonicum
Old World climbing fern
Lygodium microphyllum
(CT) You have selected a species that FWC will only treat on a conditional basis. You may have to submit a detailed treatment plan, or justify why
this species should be included in this project. Please contact either John Kunzer or Jackie Smith for guidance.
(SS) The species in red are known to be senescent for a portion of the year. While their detectability and/or treatability may be low during this
senescence, the contractor is still responsible for treating them effectively at the contractual 100% treatment/95% kill rate.
Other Targeted Plants
Unit Treatment History
Year
2025
Acres
20.00
Unit
1
Agency
County
Species
All FISC
TreatmentType
Maintenance
Amount
$11,115.00
2024
20.00
1
County
All FISC
Maintenance
$10,950.00
2023
20.00
1
County
All FISC
Maintenance
$10,950.00
2022
99.00
1,2
County
All FISC
Maintenance
$21,560.00
2021
72.00
1,2,3
County
All FISC
Maintenance
$18,275.00
Unit Description
COVER CLASS I RANGE(%) : 1) <1% 2)1-5% 3)6-25% 4)26-50% 5)51-75% 6)76-95% 7)95-100%
Method-eatmentAcreage Control Treatment Cover class estimates, etc.
Type
Acres infested with Melaleuca and Earleaf Acacia: 19. cover class 3, dense
nit 4 19.00 Herbicide Initial cover of Melaleuca and Earleaf Acacia along old road bed, and pockets in
freshwater marshes
nit 1 19.00 Herbicide Maintenance Estimated .10 acre infested - this unit is most recently treated
nit 2 64.00 Herbicide Maintenance Estimated 1 acre infested -Brazilian Pepper, Earleaf, Melaleuca
nit 3 18.00 Herbicide Maintenance Estimated 1 acre infested - Brazilian Pepper, Earleaf, Melaleuca
Total Treatment Acres: 120.00
Maintenance
Current Fiscal Year Area Maintenance Plan
Attached is the invasive plant management plan map. Unit 1 is being treated in FY25, Unit 3 in FY26, Unit 3 and 4 in
FY27-28
Restoration Plan for Native Plants
Expected re -vegetation to occur in the restoration area. Replanting is not planned, but will be considered if necessary for
restoration of this site.
Funding and Labor Source for Follow-up Treatments
Exotics treatment will occur yearly in unit 4 until into a maintenance state. Units 1,2,3 will be in a maintenance rotation.
Specifications
STANDARD Work Specifications
Contractor shall begin treatment where directed by the Site Manager and shall proceed in a systematic manner across
contiguous areas to ensure 100% of target vegetation is treated. Contractor will treat each target species by the most
effective method, such as basal bark or cut stump for trees and shrubs, and foliar for ferns, vines, and grasses. Small
seedlings/saplings may be hand -pulled and bagged, or hung on branches of surrounding trees. Pulled seedlings/saplings
should never be left on the ground. Climbing ferns and vines over six feet tall should be treated by the "poodle -cut"
method. When girdling trees that are to be left standing, unless directed otherwise in writing, the girdling cuts may not
be done in such a manner that structurally weakens the tree. Contractor shall follow all label directions for applied
herbicides. The label is the law. All herbicide mixes should contain the adjuvant(s) necessary to ensure an effective
treatment. A marker dye should be included in all tank mixes. Contractor shall be liable for unacceptable non -target
damage to native plant species. Disposal of plant material will be in accordance with the SOW, which may include offsite
dumping and tipping fees. Contractor shall supply all transportation, chemicals, labor, and equipment necessary to
accomplish the work assigned, unless otherwise stated in the SOW (e.g., chemicals may be provided to Contractor).
Contractor shall fully complete a Weekly Progress Report (WPR) for all time worked on site and shall submit the WPR to
the Site Manager (or designee) via TIERS. GPS tracks of each treatment area shall be recorded by Contractor and
provided to the Site Manager and the Commission weekly. Contractor will be responsible for security of work areas, such
as closing and locking gates during and after work hours. Contractor shall decontaminate all equipment before entering
or leaving the project area to ensure that no propagules or reproductive materials are transported between treatment
sites or managed areas. If the project specifications include 2 treatments of grasses, the second treatment may not be
conducted until the expected regrowth is at least 1.5 feet high, or in shorter -length grass species, until the expected
regrowth is at least 60% of the total expected leaf blade length.
Equipment Considerations
UNIT 1: Vehicles allowed along Shell Island Rd. There is limited parking W of unit. There is a service trail (walking only)
within the unit along an old road. You may also access the unit from LCEC Rd on the w. boundary of preserve. UNITS 2,
3: Vehicles along LCEC Rd only. UNIT 4: No vehicles permitted within unit. Access to site will be from Port Au Prince Rd,
see map. Site is seasonally wet
Other Requirements and Provisions
UNIT 2: There is a DO NOT DISTURB site within the unit. This area must not be entered as it is a study area.
Site is seasonally wet. Must treat between March -
June. No storage or mixing areas. No water on site. No known site security issues.
Threatened, etc. Species
Plants will not be marked. T&E species: Tillandsia fasciculata, Tillandsia balbisiana, Tillandsia flexuosa, Tillandsia
utriculata. T&E wildlife species include wood storks and American alligators
Project Time Frame
Timing of the Treatment: Winter/Spring
2 treatments/cogon grass only
r Yes r: No
Does treatment date matter?
r Yes r No
Treatment cannot occur during these dates
Start Date End Date
/1/2026 12:00:00 AM 1/31/2027 12:00:00 AM
Can treatment occur on weekends? (Required)
r.Yesr- No
Can treatment occur outside of normal business hours? (Required)
r. Yes (- No
Education and Regional Issues
Public Education Program
Conservation Collier is regularly involved with CISMA events and workdays. We also regularly speak about exotic
treatments and awareness at outreach events, on our social media, and preserve events. A field trip with local partners
at the restoration occurring on Unit 4 is considered in FY27.
Regional Criteria Issues
Please Upload
Budget
FWC Upland Invasive Exotic Control Program
Budget Justification Worksheet
Total funds requested from FWC : $50,000.00
Method of Control : Contracted
$0.00
Total matching funds from project sponsor (A): $0.00
In -kind Contribution
Total in -kind value from project sponsor (B): 0
Total matching and in -kind dollars (A+B): $0.00
Total funds requested from FWC (C): $50,000.00
Total cost of Project (A+B+C): $50,000.00
Notes/Explanations
Entire cost is to be funded by FWC. Collier County is requesting FWC funds for initial treatment of Management Unit 4,
and maintenance treatment of Units 1-3. Collier County will be responsible for all subsequent maintenance treatments.
Uploaded documents for the Proposal
Locationmap SI 2026.pdf
IPMS Fv26 Pre Bid Location.
_ FY26 IPMS Map.pdf
FY26 SI IPMS Map.pdf
Shell Island -
IPMS_SWWorkingGroup_RankingCriteria_2026.pdf
Project location/proximity
map
Pre -bid location map
Treatment area map
Area maintenance plan
Regional Criteria
Projet location
Pre bid
SI Treatment Map
SWFL Working Group
Regional Criteria Form
CON ATION
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I P M S Pre -bid Location 0 Preserve_ Boundaries I I I I I I I I I Collier County
M Pre -bid meeting location
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Default Folder: AAMapsLPreserves\Shell Island\ArcGIS PRDs\Exotics Treatment FY25
Shell Island Invasive
Plant Management Plan
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Unit 3 Roads 0 150 300 600 Feet
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1.) FWC Invasive Plant Management Section (IPMS) Priorities. Points can only be awarded for only one choice in la, 1b, 1c, OR 1d.
(Presenters need to determine which priority their project is composed of and the %'s of the treatment area)
(FWC will supply this total based on the criteria the presenter lays out in their presentation)
1a.) (5-40 pts) Is this project a FWC Priority 1 project?
40 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
30 = 74%-50% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
10 = 49%-25% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
5 = 24%-10% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
1 b.) 20 (2-20 pts) Is this project a FWC Priority 2 project?
20 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 2 treatment
15 = 74%-50% of project will contain FWC Priority 2 treatment
5 = 49%-25% of project will contain FWC Priority 2 treatment
2 = 24%-10% of project will contain FWC Priority 2 treatment
1c.) (8-10 pts) Is this project a FWC Priority 3 project?
10 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 3 treatment
8 = 74%-50% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 3 treatment
1d.) (5 pts) Is this project site a FWC Priority 4 project?
5 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 4 treatment
0
2.) (0 or 10 pts) Is this a population of a FLEPPC Category I/Category II species that is new to the SWFL region (not just the parcel) and that
could expand and cause greater problems in the future? (CISMA members to agree in ranking meeting in absence of updated regional list)
0=No 10=Yes
3.) 2 (1-10 pts) Are there currently matching funds available for this proiect? Matching funds include both direct funding
and in -kind funding (e.g. — staff time, volunteers, other sources of labor, AmeriCorps). Match can also include funds
expended on invasive plant treatment at this project site within the last year. ( Presenter to explain match %)
10 = 100% match; 9 = 90% match; 8 = 80% match; 7 = 70% match; 6 = 60% match; 5 = 50% match;
4 = 40% match; 3 = 30% match; 2 = 20% match; 1 = 10% match
3
4.)
(6 pts) Have listed plant species been documented for this project site (not your entire property boundary — just this
project site)?
6 = 5 or more plants or 1 or more critically endangered endemic
3 = 3-4 listed plant species documented
1 = 1-2 listed plant species documented
3
5.)
(1-3 pts) Does this project help protect adjacent natural areas that have received FWC Invasive Plant Management
Section (IPMS) funding?
3 = Project site abuts another FWC IPMS funded natural area
2 = Project site is within 1 mile of another FWC IPMS funded natural area
1 = Project site is within 10 miles of another FWC IPMS funded natural area
0
6.)
(0 or 3 pts) Are any partners that have not received FWC IMPS funding involved in this project? (This includes private or
public landowners who are simultaneously treating exotics on properties that abut the project site) 3=Yes
7.)
(1-5 pts) Will exceptional ecological benefits be achieved by the project? e.g., the work will increase species diversity
or protect natural plant communities of local, regional, or statewide ecological significance. Presenters must make
their case to be awarded points. Points are subjective to the ranker based on the presentation.
8.) (0 or -5) Applicant prioritizes applications (Select primary). For first application (No minus) points for each additional application (Minus 5 points).
9.) (0 or -1) Shapefile submittted before the working group meeting to Linda King, Michael Sowinski, and John Kunzer (FWC will supply answer)
30 TOTAL points (cannot exceed 77)
Project
Project Information
Project Title :Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve
Fiscal Year :2026-2027
Project Category :Small
Treatment Type :Initial
Contact Information
First Name
Angel
Last Name
Kelley
Addressl City
2800 Horseshoe Drive N
: State Zip
Naples
Primary Phone
FL
Email
34104
239-2721086
Angel. Kelley@Collier.gov
Location
Managed Area
Total Acreage of Managed Area
Lead Agency
Regional Working Group
Project Location
:Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve
37
:Collier County
:Southwest
The Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve is located at 6371 Adkins Avenue, Naples, FL in Section 16, Township 50S, Range
26E. It is north of Rattlesnake Hammock Blvd, West of Collier Blvd, and East of Santa Barbara Blvd in South Naples.
Project Counties
Directions to Pre -quote Location
Contractors will meet at the entrance gate at 6371 Adkins Avenue, Naples, FL 34112.
Description
Managed Area : Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve
Habitat Description
The property is made up of two parcels comprising 37 acres in total. The Florida Land Cover Classification System
defines the Preserve's plant community as Mixed Hardwood -Coniferous surrounded by various disturbed/developed
habitats. The preserve is characterized by a central oak/palm hammock bound by forested wetland hammocks. There ar(
two depressional wetlands, one of manmade origin in the northern portion of the preserve. An access road/conservation
easement runs along the eastern boundary.
FNAI Natural Communities
Targeted Plants
Name
Japanese climbing fern ( SS)
ScientificCommon -
Lygodium japonicum
Old World climbing fern
Lygodium microphyllum
Brazilian pepper
Schinus terebinthifolia
melaleuca, paperbark
Melaleuca quinquenervia
jambolan, Java plum
Syzygium cumini
Peruvian primrosewillow ( CT,SS)
Ludwigia peruviana
coral ardisia
Ardisia crenata
climbing or Christmas cassia
Senna pen u a
a sampear, bitter melon
omor ica c arantia
tanear Acacia Acacia auriculirormis
(CT) You have selected a species that FWC will only treat on a conditional basis. You may have to submit a detailed treatment plan, or justify why
this species should be included in this project. Please contact either John Kunzer or Jackie Smith for guidance.
(SS) The species in red are known to be senescent for a portion of the year. While their detectability and/or treatability may be low during this
senescence, the contractor is still responsible for treating them effectively at the contractual 100% treatment/95% kill rate.
Other Targeted Plants
Unit Treatment History
Year Acres Unit Agency Species TreatmentType Amount
2021 .20 1 Collier County Brazilian pepper, melaleuca, java plum, coral ardisia Initial $21,000.0C
2021 .50 1 Collier County Brazilian pepper Maintenance $800.00
2021 .50 1 Collier County Brazilian pepper Maintenance $800.00
Unit Description
COVER CLASS I RANGE(%) : 1) <10/o 2)1-50/o 3)6-25% 4)26-50% 5)51-75% 6)76-95% 7)95-100%
Treatment Unit(s) Acreage Control Method Treatment Type Cover class estir
1 31.00 Herbicide/Mechanical Initial 17 Acres- cover class 6
Total Treatment Acres:7.16
Maintenance
Current Fiscal Year Area Maintenance Plan
If a FY27 Treatment is approved by IPMS, Collier County will provide a 6-month maintenance treatment of the
mechanically removed Brazilian Pepper in FY27. A follow-up maintenance treatment of the entire unit will be carried out in
FY28 and conducted regularly on a 1-2 year basis afterward to maintain.
Restoration Plan for Native Plants
0.5 acres of Brazilian Pepper Monoculture that was mechanically removed in FY21 have been replanted with native
understory/canopy species. Collier County has restoried herbaceous cover wetlands with supplemental native plantings.
Melaleuca Mechanical removal will be replanted by Collier County following treatment to restore native canopy and
understory of the site. The remaining portion of the units will be re -vegetated by existing on -site native species.
Funding and Labor Source for Follow-up Treatments
Funding for maintenance treatments exists within the Conservation Collier Management Fund. Follow-up maintenance
treatments will be conducted on a 1-2 year basis in perpetuity by Collier County contractors/ staff spot treatments.
Specifications
STANDARD Work Specifications
Contractor shall begin treatment where directed by the Site Manager and shall proceed in a systematic manner acros
contiguous areas to ensure 100% of target vegetation is treated. Contractor will treat each target species by the mos
effective method, such as basal bark or cut stump for trees and shrubs, and foliar for ferns, vines, and grasses. Sma
seedlings/saplings may be hand -pulled and bagged, or hung on branches of surrounding trees. Pulled seedlings/sapling
should never be left on the ground. Climbing ferns and vines over six feet tall should be treated by the "poodlecut" method
When girdling trees that are to be left standing, unless directed otherwise in writing, the girdling cuts may not be done ii
such a manner that structurally weakens the tree. Contractor shall follow all label directions for applied herbicides. Thl
label is the law. All herbicide mixes should contain the adjuvant(s) necessary to ensure an effective treatment. A marke
dye should be included in all tank mixes. Contractor shall be liable for unacceptable non -target damage to native plan
species. Disposal of plant material will be in accordance with the SOW, which may include offsite dumping and tipping fees
Contractor shall supply all transportation, chemicals, labor, and equipment necessary to accomplish the work assigned
unless otherwise stated in the SOW (e.g., chemicals may be provided to Contractor). Contractor shall fully complete
Weekly Progress Report (WPR) for all time worked on site and shall submit the WPR to the Site Manager (or designee) vi;
TIERS. GPS tracks of each treatment area shall be recorded by Contractor and provided to the Site Manager and thl
Commission weekly. Contractor will be responsible for security of work areas, such as closing and locking gates during ani
after work hours. Contractor shall decontaminate all equipment before entering or leaving the project area to ensure tha
no propagules or reproductive materials are transported between treatment sites or managed areas. If the projec
specifications include 2 treatments of grasses, the second treatment may not be conducted until the expected regrowth i
at least 1.5 feet high, or in shorter -length grass species, until the expected regrowth is at least 60% of the total expectei
leaf blade length.
Equipment Considerations
A 3000 ft UTV access trail exists within the preserve. The eastern boundary is accessible by pickup truck through a
mowed access easement road. Treatment must occur between sunrise -sunset due to the neighborhood location of the
preserve. A gated parking area will be available for crews for staging at the entrance to the preserve. No water access
exists on site.
Other Requirements and Provisions
The preserve wetlands are inundated from June -October. The preserve is gated, an access code will be provided to
contractors. Site manager will meet contractor on -site as needed. If an office setting is required, meetings can take
place at 2800 Horseshoe Drive N. No water or disposal available on -site.
Threatened, etc. Species
Plants unmarked. Florida royal palm, reflexed wild pine, cardinal airplant, giant airplant, Simpson's stopper, pineland
passifonflower. Wildlife species: Florida panther, little blue heron, wood stork, tri-colored heron, american alligator
Project Time Frame
Timing of the Treatment: Winter/Spring
2 treatments/cogon grass only
r'YesXNo
Does treatment date matter?
XYes r No
Can treatment occur on weekends? (Required)
(Yes r No
Can treatment occur outside of normal business hours? (Required)
XYes (' No
Education and Regional Issues
Public Education Program
Public volunteer workdays to remove exotics. Outreach hikes by staff/volunteers. Exotic Plant/Restoration signage along
trail. Social media restoration updates. This preserve will be open to the public eventuslly.
Regional Criteria Issues
Please Upload
Budget
FWC Upland Invasive Exotic Control Program
Budget Justification Worksheet
Total funds requested from FWC :$50,000.00
Method of Control :Contracted
30.000.00
Total matching funds from project sponsor (A): $30 000.00
In -kind Contribution
supervisor hours 110 1$50.00 1$500.00
Total in -kind value from project sponsor (B):$0.00
Total matching and in -kind dollars (A+B)^$30,000.00
Total funds requested from FWC (C):$50,000.00 Total
cost of Project (A+B+C):$80,000.00
Notes/Explanations
Request that mechanically removed melaleuca an Brazilian pepper be mulched or removed off -site rather than dropped and
left within the unit. This is to reduce fire fuel loads and facilitate success of restoration plantings. Machinery such as a posi-
track may be required to accomplish this in the 4 acres of mechanical treatment requested
Uploaded documents for the Proposal
Rattlesnake Hammock Site Visit Location Map.pdf Project location/proximity Rattlesnake Hammock
map Preserve Location Map
Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve Treatment Unit.jpg Treatment area map Rattlesnake Hammock
Preserve Treatment Area
Rattlesnake Hammock Ranking Criteria Scoring
Sheet. pdf
Regional Criteria
Regional Criteria
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1.) FWC Invasive Plant Management Section (IPMS) Priorities. Points can only be awarded for la, 1b, 1c, OR 1d.
1a.) (5-40 pts) Is this project a FWC Priority 1 project?
40 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
30 = 74%-50% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
10 = 49%-25% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
5 = 24%-10% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment (2-
1 b.) 20 pts) Is this project a FWC Priority 2 project?
20 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 2 treatment
15 = 74%-50% of project will contain FWC Priority 2 treatment
5 = 49%-25% of project will contain FWC Priority 2 treatment
2 = 24%-10% of project will contain FWC Priority 2 treatment (8-10
pts) Is this project a FWC Priority 3 project?
1c.) 10 10 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 3 treatment
8 = 74%-50% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 3 treatment (5
pts) Is this project site a FWC Priority 4 project?
1d.) 5 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 4 treatment
2.) (10 pts) Is this a population of a FLEPPC Category I/Category II species that is new to the SWFL region and that
could expand and cause greater problems in th10 = Yes
3.) 4 (1-10 pts) Are there currently matching funds available for this project? Matchingfunds includeboth directfunding
and in -kind funding (e.g. — staff time, volunteers, other sources of labor, AmeriCorps). Match can also include funds
expended on invasive plant treatment at this project site within the last year.
10 = 100% match; 9 = 90% match; 8 = 80% match; 7 = 70% match; 6 = 60% match; 5 = 50% match;
4 = 40% match; 3 = 30% match; 2 = 20% match; 1 = 10% match
4.) 6 (6 pts) Have listed plant species been documented for this project site (not your entire property boundary — just this
project site)?
6 = 5 or more plants or 1 or more critically endangered endemic
3 = 3-4 listed plant species documented
1 = 1-2 listed plant species documented
5.) 1 (1-3 pts) Does this project help protect adjacent natural areas that have received FWC Invasive Plant Management
Section (IPMS) funding?
3 = Project site abuts another FWC IPMS funded natural area
2 = Project site is within 1 mile of another FWC IPMS funded natural area
1 = Project site is within 10 miles of another FWC IPMS funded natural area
(3 pts) Are any partners that have not received FWC IMPS funding involved in this project? (This includes private or
6.) 3 public landowners who are simultaneously treating exotics on properties that abut the project 3=Yes
7.) 5 (1-5 pts) Will exceptional ecological benefits be achieved by the project? e.g., theworkwill increasespecies diversity
or protect natural plant communities of local, regional, or statewide ecological significance. Presenters must make
their case to be awarded points
29 TOTALpoints(cannotexceed77)
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ME species
PLANTS
Scientific Name Common Name Status
Roystonea regia
Florida Royal Palm
State Endangered
Tillandsia balbisiana
Reflexed Wild Pine
State Threatened
Tillandsia fasciculata
Cardinal Airplant
State Endangered
Tillandsia utriculata
Giant Airplant
State Endangered
Passiflora pallens
Pineland Passionvine
State Threatened
WILDLIFE
Scientific Name Common Name Status
Puma concolor coryi
Florida Panther
Federally Endangered
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
State Threatened
Mycteria americana
Wood Stork
Federally Threatened
Egretta tricolor
Tricolored Heron
State Threatened
Alligator mississippiensis
American Alligator
Federally Threatened
Project
Project Information
Project Title : Symphony Properties Initial Treatment Project
Fiscal Year : 2026-2027
Project Category : Small
Treatment Type : Maintenance
Contact Information
First Name
Last Name
Addressl
City :
State
Zip :
Primary Phone
Email :
Location
Project Location
Christal
Segura
2800 Horseshoe Drive North
NAPLES
FL
34109
2392522495
christal.segura@collier.gov
First Name :
Melissa
Last Name :
Hennig
Addressl
2800 Horseshoe Dr. N
City :
NAPLES
State :
FL
Zip :
34104
Primary Phone :
2392892934
Email id :
melissa.hennig@collier.gov
Managed Area : Symphony Properties
Total Acreage of Managed Area : 155
Lead Agency : Collier County
Regional Working Group : Southwest
1330 Peach Place Naples, FL. In the Golden Gate Estates/ Belle Meade Area of Collier County
Project Counties
Collier
Directions to Pre -quote Location
26012'24.46"N 81034'03.23"W 1330 Peach Place Naples, FL Take Collier Blvd (CR 951) to Golden Gate Blvd East. Drive
east to 20th St. SE. Turn right (south) to to the end of the road. Turn right on Frangipani Ave then turn left onto Peach
Place. Peach Place will dead end at the entrance Gate.
Description
Managed Area : Symphony Properties
Habitat Description
The preserve is 80% Pine Flatwoods, Palmetto Prairie and scrub/brushland. The remainder is considered disturbed due
to historical nursery activity, and structures.
FNAI Natural Communities
Targeted Plants
Common Name
rosary pea ( CT)
Scientific Name
Abrus precatorius
earleaf acacia
Acacia auriculiformis
cogon grass
Imperata cylindrica
lantana, shrub verbena
Lantana camara
Natal grass ( GM)
Melinis repens
Brazilian pepper
Schinus terebinthifolia
Caesar's weed ( CT)
Urena lobata
Balsampear, bitter melon ( CT)
Momordica charantia
Missiongrass ( GM )
Pennisetum polystachion
(GM) You have selected a species for which a Grass Management Plan is required. Please consult the current TIERS handbook for requirements of
this plan and upload it under "other documents" of the Upload Documents section project description page.
(CT) You have selected a species that FWC will only treat on a conditional basis. You may have to submit a detailed treatment plan, or justify why
this species should be included in this project. Please contact either John Kunzer or Jackie Smith for guidance.
Other Targeted Plants
Unit Treatment History
This unit has never been treated for exotics.
Unit Description
COVER CLASS I RANGE(%) : 1) <1% 2)1-5% 3)6-25% 4)26-50% 5)51-75% 6)76-95% 7)95-100%
Symphony
Property
Total Treatment Acres: 154.00
Maintenance
Current Fiscal Year Area Maintenance Plan
The entire preserve will be treated no less than one time per year for invasive exotic plants. The initial treatment is
planned to be completed in 2026 and maintenance treatment will follow each year for the next 2 years. After two years
we may move to every 2 years if deemed appropriate.
Restoration Plan for Native Plants
10 acres of the eastern portion of the preserve is being considered for revegetation in the next 5 years.
Funding and Labor Source for Follow-up Treatments
The Collier County Conservation Collier Program has maintenance funds budgeted to maintain the invasive exotics on
the preserve each year.
Specifications
STANDARD Work Specifications
Contractor shall begin treatment where directed by the Site Manager and shall proceed in a systematic manner across
contiguous areas to ensure 100% of target vegetation is treated. Contractor will treat each target species by the most
effective method, such as basal bark or cut stump for trees and shrubs, and foliar for ferns, vines, and grasses. Small
seedlings/saplings may be hand -pulled and bagged, or hung on branches of surrounding trees. Pulled seedlings/saplings
should never be left on the ground. Climbing ferns and vines over six feet tall should be treated by the "poodle -cut"
method. When girdling trees that are to be left standing, unless directed otherwise in writing, the girdling cuts may not
be done in such a manner that structurally weakens the tree. Contractor shall follow all label directions for applied
herbicides. The label is the law. All herbicide mixes should contain the adjuvant(s) necessary to ensure an effective
treatment. A marker dye should be included in all tank mixes. Contractor shall be liable for unacceptable non -target
damage to native plant species. Disposal of plant material will be in accordance with the SOW, which may include offsite
dumping and tipping fees. Contractor shall supply all transportation, chemicals, labor, and equipment necessary to
accomplish the work assigned, unless otherwise stated in the SOW (e.g., chemicals may be provided to Contractor).
Contractor shall fully complete a Weekly Progress Report (WPR) for all time worked on site and shall submit the WPR to
the Site Manager (or designee) via TIERS. GPS tracks of each treatment area shall be recorded by Contractor and
provided to the Site Manager and the Commission weekly. Contractor will be responsible for security of work areas, such
as closing and locking gates during and after work hours. Contractor shall decontaminate all equipment before entering
or leaving the project area to ensure that no propagules or reproductive materials are transported between treatment
sites or managed areas. If the project specifications include 2 treatments of grasses, the second treatment may not be
conducted until the expected regrowth is at least 1.5 feet high, or in shorter -length grass species, until the expected
regrowth is at least 60% of the total expected leaf blade length.
Equipment Considerations
Four -wheeled drive vehicles can access the entire preserve. Firebreaks and roads are present around the perimeter and
through the center of the preserve. Some areas are sandy and will need four-wheel drive. The preserve does not flood
and it dry year-round.
Other Requirements and Provisions
The entrance gate is locked with a combination lock. There is only one entrance to the preserve. The entire preserve is
fenced. There is water available on -site to use to mix herbicide as needed. Meetings can take place near storage
building by entrance gate.
Threatened, etc. Species
Plants will not be marked. T&E species: Tillandsia fasciculata. T&E wildlife species include Florida Panther, Gopher
tortoise, and American alligators.
Project Time Frame
Timing of the Treatment: No Preference
2 treatments/cogon grass only
(-Yes r No
Does treatment date matter?
(-Yes r; No
Can treatment occur on weekends? (Required)
(-.Yes r No
Can treatment occur outside of normal business hours? (Required)
r.Yes(- No
Education and Regional Issues
Public Education Program
Conservation Collier is regularly involved with CISMA events and workdays. We also regularly speak about exotic
treatments and awareness at outreach events, on our social media, and preserve events. We plan to open up the
preserve to the public by 2027. We plan to have a kiosk and educational signage that will educate visitors about
invasive plants. We will also offer guided hikes in which this topic will be incorporated.
Regional Criteria Issues
Please Upload
Budget
FWC Upland Invasive Exotic Control Program
Budget Justification Worksheet
Total funds requested from FWC : $50,000.00
Method of Control : Contracted
Source Dollars
Total matching funds from project sponsor (A): 0
In -kind Contribution
Total in -kind value from project sponsor (B): 0
Total matching and in -kind dollars (A+B): $0.00
Total funds requested from FWC (C): $50,000.00
Total cost of Project (A+B+C): $50,000.00
Notes/Explanations
Entire cost is to be funded by FWC. Collier County is requesting FWC funds for initial treatment so that our current funds
can be used for initial cabbage palm reduction and treatment. The density of cabbage palms in many areas of the
preserve is extremely high.
Uploaded documents for the Proposal
�. Document Type
Description
SymphonyAerialLocation Map.pdf Project location/proximity
map
Symphony Aerial Map.jpg
Treatment area map
Symphony Aerial Map
IPMS_Symphony_RankingCriteria_2025.pdf
Regional Criteria
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1.) FWC Invasive Plant Management Section (IPMS) Priorities. Points can only be awarded for only one choice in la, 1b, 1c, OR 1d.
(Presenters need to determine which priority their project is composed of and the %'s of the treatment area)
(FWC will supply this total based on the criteria the presenter lays out in their presentation)
1a.) (5-40 pts) Is this project a FWC Priority 1 project?
40 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
30 = 74%-50% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
10 = 49%-25% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
5 = 24%-10% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 1 treatment
1 b.) (2-20 pts) Is this project a FWC Priority 2 project?
20 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 2 treatment
15 = 74%-50% of project will contain FWC Priority 2 treatment
5 = 49%-25% of project will contain FWC Priority 2 treatment
2 = 24%-10% of project will contain FWC Priority 2 treatment
1c.) 10 (8-10 pts) Is this project a FWC Priority 3 project?
10 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 3 treatment
8 = 74%-50% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 3 treatment
1d.) (5 pts) Is this project site a FWC Priority 4 project?
5 = 100%-75% of project is comprised of FWC Priority 4 treatment
2.) 0 (0 or 10 pts) Is this a population of a FLEPPC Category I/Category II species that is new to the SWFL region (not just the parcel) and that
could expand and cause greater problems in the future? (CISMA members to agree in ranking meeting in absence of updated regional list)
0=No 10=Yes
3.) 0 (1-10 pts) Are there currently matching funds available for this proiect? Matching funds include both direct funding
and in -kind funding (e.g. — staff time, volunteers, other sources of labor, AmeriCorps). Match can also include funds
expended on invasive plant treatment at this project site within the last year. ( Presenter to explain match %)
10 = 100% match; 9 = 90% match; 8 = 80% match; 7 = 70% match; 6 = 60% match; 5 = 50% match;
4 = 40% match; 3 = 30% match; 2 = 20% match; 1 = 10% match
4.) 1 (6 pts) Have listed plant species been documented for this project site (not your entire property boundary — just this
project site)?
6 = 5 or more plants or 1 or more critically endangered endemic
3 = 3-4 listed plant species documented
1 = 1-2 listed plant species documented
5.) 0 (1-3 pts) Does this project help protect adjacent natural areas that have received FWC Invasive Plant Management
Section (IPMS) funding?
3 = Project site abuts another FWC IPMS funded natural area
2 = Project site is within 1 mile of another FWC IPMS funded natural area
1 = Project site is within 10 miles of another FWC IPMS funded natural area
6.) 0 (0 or 3 pts) Are any partners that have not received FWC IMPS funding involved in this project? (This includes private or
public landowners who are simultaneously treating exotics on properties that abut the project site) 3=Yes
7.) 2 (1-5 pts) Will exceptional ecological benefits be achieved by the project? e.g., the work will increase species diversity
or protect natural plant communities of local, regional, or statewide ecological significance. Presenters must make
their case to be awarded points. Points are subjective to the ranker based on the presentation.
8.) (0 or -5) Applicant prioritizes applications (Select primary). For first application (No minus) points for each additional application (Minus 5 points)
9.) (0 or -1) Shapefile submittted before the working group meeting to Linda King, Michael Sowinski, and John Kunzer (FWC will supply answer)
13 TOTAL points (cannot exceed 77)