BCC Minutes 02/16/1993 R Naples, Florida, February 16, 1993
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Board of County Commissioners in
and for the County of Collier, and also acting as the Board of Zoning
Appeals and as the governing board(s) of such special districts as
have been created according to law and having conducted business
herein, met on this date at 9:00 A.M. tn R~0ULAR SESSION in Building
"F" of the Government Complex, East Naples, Florida, with the
following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Burr L. Saunders
VICE-CHAIRMAN: Timothy J. Constantine
John C. Norris
Michael J. Volpe
Bettye J. Matthews
ALSO PRESENT: Annette Guevtn, Recording Secretary; Ellte
Hoffman, Deputy Clerk; Nell Dorrill, County Manager; Ken Cuyler,
County Attorney; Ramiro Manaltch, Tom Palmer and MarJorie Student,
Assistant County Attorneys; George Archibald, Transportation Services
Administrator; Frank Brutt, Community Development Services
Administrator; Tom Olliff, Public Services Administrator; Bill Lorenz,
Environmental Services Administrator; Mike Arnold, Utilities
Administrator; Fred Bloetscher, Assistant Utilities Administrator; Tom
Conrecode, Capital Projects Management Director; Dick Clark, Code
Enforcement Director; Tim Clemons, Wastewater Director; John Boldt,
Water Management Director; Barbara Cacchione, Bob Mulhere and Phil
Scheff, Planners; Sue Ftlson, Administrative Assistant to the Board;
and Deputy Byron Tomlinson, Sheriff's Office.
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AGENDA - APPROVED WITH CHANGKS
February 16, 1993
Coulestoner Constantine ~oved, seconded by Coutssloner Norris
and carrted unanimously, to approve the agenda with the changes as
detailed on the Agenda Change Sheet and with the following additional
changeo **
l.
Item #16H8 - Recommendation for authorization to retain an
outside attorney for matters relating to the Sabal Palm
Roadway M.S.T.U. project - Continued to 3/2/93.
Item #14A - Discussion regarding cable television rate regu-
lation - Added.
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CON~ENT AOENDA - APPROV~D AND/OR ADOPTED
February 16, 1993
The motion for approval of the consent agenda is noted under Item
#16.
(22?)
MINUTES OF THE R~0ULAR M~KTINQ OF FEBRUARY 2, 1993, AND SPECIAL
MEETIIg OF FEBRUARY 3, 1993 - APPROVED
Comiesioner Volpe moved, seconded b~ Conelastoner Norris and
c~rried unani~ously, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
February 2, 1993, and Special Meeting of February 3, 1993.
(239)
Item
EMPLOY~ SERVICE AMARDS - PRKSKNTKD
Commissioner Constantine congratulated the following employees and
presented their service awards:
Daniel G. Wilcox - Transportation 5 years
Donna Perkins - County Attorney's Office 20 years
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Item ,SB
PRO~L&M&TION DKSI~RATIN~ THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY AS FLORIDA ~RAPKFRUIT
Upon reading and presenting the proclamation to John Mayfield of
Florida Citrus Mutual, Co~iseloner Matthews ~oved, seconded b~
Coniselonsr Volpe and carried unanimous/y, that the PToclmtton
designating the ~onth of February as Florida Grapefruit Month be
adopted.
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Item ~8A1
CARNIVAL I~K~MIT 93-! RE PETITION C-93-1, GOLDEN GATE CHAMBER OF
CO~ERCI~ REQUESTING A PERMIT TO CONDUCT A CARNIVAL FROM F~BRUARY 25TH
THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 1993, ON PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE GOLDEN
GATE CO~NITY CENTER ON GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY - APPROVED
Frank Brutt, Community Development Services Administrator, pre-
sented a petition from the Golden Gate Chamber of Commerce requesting
a permit to conduct a carnival, better known as "Frontier Days", from
February 25th through February 28, 2993. He said the Chamber has met
all the requirements for the carnival permit, other than those pro-
vided within their request for waiver of the surety bond for the
clean-up of the site and the $200 fee. He concluded with a recommen-
dation that the Board of County Commissioners approve this request.
The following person spoke regarding this item:
Chuck Stephan
Coltsstoner Constantine moved, seconded by Coutseioner Matthew~
and c~rrted unanimously, to approve Carnival Permit 93-1 re Petition
C-93-1 for ~Frontier Days" from Februar~ 25th through Febl-~ar¥ 28,
1993.
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CARNIVAL PERMIT 93-2 R.E PETITION C-93-2, NOMXN'S COUNCIL OF REALTORS,
REQUE~flNG A PERMIT TO CONDUCT A CARRIVAL FROM MARCH 5TH TH~0U~H MARCH
7, 1993, ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH COLLIER
BOULEVJLRD AND ~LKCAM CIRCLE, MA~CO ISLAND - APPROVED
Mr. Brutt explained Petition C-93-2 is a request to permit a car-
nival, to be known as "Old Time Country Fair", on Marco Island from
March §th through March ?, 1993. He said the Women's Council of
Realtors, the sponsor of the carnival, has met all the requirements of
the procedures and have requested no waivers to any of the conditions.
He concluded with Staff's recommendation for approval.
Monte Lazarus, representing the Women's Council of Realtors, indi-
cated he should have asked for a waiver of the $200 fee when sub-
mitting the application to the County. He said all proceeds from this
event will go to charity, and asked that the Board consider waiving
the fee.
In response to Commissioner Saunders, Mr. Brutt explained the fee
has already been paid.
Mr. Lazarus agreed to request a waiver for this event next year.
Commisetcrner Norris moved, seconded by Co~issloner Volpe and
carried ur~nimou~l¥, to a~r~e Ca~ival Per. It 93-2 re Petttton
C-93-2 for the 'Old Time Co~t~ Fairs on ~co Isled fro~ ~rch 5th
thr~gh ~ch 7, 1993.
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Item
DISCUSSION OF TH~ TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (TDR) - STAFF TO
ADDKES$ TDR ISSUE ~OUOH
Todd Tateo, Vice President of Horizons & Ventures, Inc., asked the
Board to consider a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR] as a means to
reconcile public interest and private property rights affected by
zoning reevaluation. He said this request is an opportunity to pre-
serve approximately 7-8 acres of mangrove wetlands. He explained
the property is fully permitted for development of 34 residential
units as the result of a settlement agreement between Deltona, the
State, Collier County and environmental interest groups. He stated
the proposed transfer has the support of the County's Natural
Resources Director and Environmental Services, as well as The
Conservancy. He noted the property he is proposing to transfer the
units to is located north of the Marco Island Urgent Care Center at
the center of Marco Island, consisting of 15 acres. He reported
County Staff is recommending rezontng of this property from
commercial/professional use to residential multi-family zoning,
however, with a density of only three units per acre, which presents a
severe financial hardship for the owners. He said the owners will be
appealing Staff's determination, but in the meantime, he is asking
that the Board look at the merits of protecting the original.piece of
land by transferring the 34 residential units.
Commissioner Saunders communicated the Board must have Staff eva-
luate the proposal and, in conjunction with the County Attorney, make
recommendations on what procedure must be followed. He concluded at
this point, the Board can only accept the request of Mr. Tateo, ask
Staff for an evaluation and have them to report back in terms of what
procedure to follow if there is a desire to move forward with this
request.
Barbara Cacchtone, Long Range Planner, advised the way the ordi-
nance is currently constructed, the subject property is not ST zoned,
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and the receiving property is not one of the designated zoning
districts. She said the ST section of the zoning ordinance has not
been used in the past 11 year~, and allows only a very limited
transfer of density. She specified it would only allow a transfer of
one-half unit per acre and a very ltmtted increase in the receiving
zDntng districts.
In response to Commissioner Volpe, Ms. Cacchione said the peti-
tioner has received a determination on his compatibility exception
request, and Staff has recommended a density of three units per acre.
She indicated her belief that the petitioner is intending to appeal
that determination, and the Board will be hearing the issue in April
during the zoning reevaluation process. She noted the TDR is a
separate issue, and Staff is of the opinion that it has not been a
very workable program in the past 11 years. In fact, she said, Staff
believes there are revisions that may be made to that section of the
ordinance.
Addressing remarks made by Commissioners Saunders and Volpe, Ms.
Cacchione stated Staff can prepare a report on the TDR issue in terms
of both the zoning ordinance and the Growth Management Plan.
The followlng person spoke regarding this item:
Charlotte Westman
It was the consensus that Staff will handle Mr. Tateo's request
through the appeal he has filed for a compatibility exception.
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Ite~ ~12B1
ORDINANCI 93-9 R~ PUD-92-10, LIFE C&RE NANAGEM~'NT OF SW ~0RIDA, L.C.,
0N ~ OF V~ILT B~CH R0~ ~UST, ~Q~STING A ~ZO~ ~ A
~ ~ ~ ~ISlON~ USg "K" FOR A TE~IS FACILI~ (N~ ~
CO~ITIO~ USE) TO PUD TO BE ~O~ AS ~ FO~A ~ ~R A ~I~ OF
60 ~TI-F~ILY ~ITS OR A ~I~ OF 120 C~ FACILI~ ~ITS FOR
~0P~ ~ ~OXI~TELY 600
~ ~XI~L~ ~ MILES SO~ OF I~O~EE RO~ - ~ED
Legal notice having been published in the Naples Daily News on
January 21, 1993, as evidenced by Affidavit of Publication filed with
the Clerk, public hearing was opened.
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Commissioner Saunders noted this public hearing was continued from
the meeting of February 9th in order to obtain additional information
concerning the ownership of the property.
Planner Philip Scheff provided the Board with a list of the bene-
ficiaries of the Vanderbilt Beach Road Trust, the current owner, as
well as the officers of Life Care Management of Southwest Florida,
L.C., who would like to purchase the property. In addition, he
pointed out three recommended changes to the PUD Document, specif~-
cally, to Subsections 4.4B, 4.4G and 4.4K. He stated the petitioner
is requesting to rezone the property from Agriculture and CF to PUD,
to allow for the development of either a mu/ti-family project or a
care unit facility. He explained the multi-family project would per-
m~t a maximum of 60 units at six units per acre, while the care unit
would allow a maximum of 120 care facility units at a density of 12
units per acre. He mentioned both projects are suggested permitted
uses in the PUD Document. He remarked the care unit being proposed is
planned as a rehabilitation facility, specializing in daily therapy
services for patients who have undergone principal treatment or
surgery at a hospital. He concluded that Staff and all appropriate
County agencies recommend approval of Petition PUD-92-10, subject to
all conditions contained in the Staff Report dated January 25, i993,
the PUD Document revised and updated on February 4, 1993, the County
Attorney's changes which have been addressed and will be made if
approved by the Board, and the three stipulations addressed on page 2
of the handout of February 12, 1993.
In response to Commissioner Saunders, Planner Scheff indicated the
petitioner has agreed to all the proposed changes and stipulations.
He added the CCPC has reviewed this petition and recommended unanimous
approval.
Commissioner Constantine commented page 3 of the Executive Summary
indicates the proposed project is planned to eventually interconnect
with the future extension of Vanderbtlt Beach Road. He questioned how
this proposal fits into the County's plan to have as few ingress/
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egress points as possible on major arterial roadways?
Planner Scheff responded the petitioner is required to provide
interconnections on all four sides as part of achieving the density
for the proposed project.
Commissioner Saunders suggested once Vanderbilt Beach Road is
extended to the north, the Board along with the Transportation
Division will make a determination as to what interconnections are
ultimately permitted.
Commissioner Volpe asked what the current access to this project
will be, pending completion of Vanderbilt Beach Road?
Planner Scheff answered access is currently available from
Airport-Pulling Road onto Emerald Lakes Drive, turning to the north
onto the new Tennis Court Lane and into the project.
Commissioner Norris questioned who will ultimately make the deci-
sion to construct either the 60 multi-family units or the 120 care
facility units?
Planner Scheff explained the purpose of a PUD Document ks to allow
options. He said Staff feels that multi-family dwelling units and a
care facility are both compatible types of uses. He noted if the care
facility project fails, the petitioner will have the option to develop
multi-family residential units.
Commissioner Norris indicated his concern with this type of open-
ended approval, to which Commissioner Volpe concurred.
Tom Ktllen, representing the petitioner, noted the subject pro-
perty ks located w~thin the only future activity center planned in
Collier County. He said once it becomes an activity center, the den-
sity for the multi-family project can be increased; therefore, if the
proposed care facility is not built, the petitioner will be returning
to the Board requesting an increase in the number of condominium units
allowed.
Commissioner Matthews communicated her agreement with Commissioner
Norris' concern that the Board is being asked to approve two different
proposals under one PUD Document.
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Commissioner Constantine ~oved, seconded by Co~missionsr ~tatthe~
and carried tm~nt~ml¥o to close the ~bllc hearing.
Conisstoner Saunders asked ~f it is permissible to approve one of
the two proposed uses?
Plier Scheff agreed that one of the two uses may be eliminated
or made a Conditional Use, which would gSve the Board the opportunity
to revisit this issue, should that use be requested.
Cowry Attorney Cuyler encouraged the Board to make findings as to
what dec~sions are made.
c~rt~ ~i~ly, to a~r~e Petition ~92-10 for the 120 c~e
facAli~ ~its, deleting the 60 ~lti-f~ily ~it ~e, ~bJect to the
~e ~d etA~latAons r~eeted ~ Staff, ~d that OrdAn~ce 93-9
~ ~t~ ~d enter~ into Ordln~ce ~k No. 59.
~L~ION 93-50 ~ PETITION ~-92-15, ~CT B, INC., ~qUESTING
CO~ITI~ ~E '~' OF ~E C-3 ZONING DIS~ICT ~R I~R MINIA~
~LF ~ COIN-O~TED ~S~ D~ICES FOR ~0~ L~A~D AT 599
SO~ COLLI~ ~~, ~CO IS~ - ~ED S~CT TO
Legal notice having been published in the Naples Daily News on
January 24, 1993, as evidenced by Affidavit of Publication fi/ed with
the Clerk, public hearing was opened.
Commissioner Saunders noted this petition was also continued from
the previous meeting for purposes of identifying ownership.
Planner Bob Mulhere explained Petition CU-92-15 is a request for a
Conditional Use in which the applicant is asking permission to create
an indoor miniature golf facility with coin-operated amusements in the
Mission San Marco Plaza on Marco Island. He noted the site is an
existing shopping center, and the proposed use will not entail any
actual construction. He said Staff has reviewed all pertinent cri-
teria and is of the opinion that the proposed Conditional Use will not
create any additional impacts on the neighborhood. He concluded Staff
has received no correspondence in opposition to the request, and the
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CCPC has recommended unanimous approval.
Co~tssXonsr Volpe ~oved, seconded by Couteaioner Matthew~ ~nd
carried un~ni~ou~ly, to close the pub/lc hearing.
Comtes~onsr Norris ~oved, seconded by Cou~ee~oner Volpe and
c~rrted unani~usly, to approve Petition CU-92-15, thereby adopting
R~eolutton 93-50.
February ~6, ~993
(28~)
DISCU~SIO~ I~(IAI~DING OUTDOOR ~IPLIFIED NUSIC AT TH~ i~GISTR~ HOTEL -
~I']~F TO K~I~TH R~CO~ND&TIONS R~ AI~NDING ORDINANCE 90-17
County Manager Dorrill communicated although Mr. Grady Minor has
requested discussion of the noise problems within the Seagate
Subdivision, several other persons who live near Moby Rick's have
registered to speak concerning the same situation.
Mr. Grady Minor explained the Seagate Subdivision was constructed
much earlier than the Registry Hotel, adding that his home is approxi-
mately 800 feet south of the pool area of the Registry. He said the
problems with noise and amplified music began almost immediately after
the Registry opened for business during the winter season of 2987. He
indicated although past efforts have been made for peaceful co-
existence, the Registry's current position is that they have a busi-
ness to run and are not exceeding the County noise ordinance. He
stated the problem continues with amplified, outdoor music being
played nearly every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, as well as occa-
sions during evening hours. He remarked the Sheriff's Office has been
very helpful by taking decibel readings, however, they are almost
always below those called for in the noise ordinance. He commented if
the noise is loud enough to be heard inside their homes with the win-
dows closed and televisions on, there must be something wrong with the
levels in the County's noise ordinance. He requested the Board revi-
sit the noise ordinance through the public hearing process. He added
if the County wishes to hire an acoustics expert, he is willing to
contribute toward the cost and is willing to approach his neighbors
for their assistance as well.
The following people spoke regarding this item:
Glenn Herriman Donald Ashe
Cynthia Campbell Dudley Goodlette
T~ ~2
George Keller A/ice Truitt
Mary Tait
Commissioner Constantine recalled when he was President of the
Golden Gate Civic Association, he received ~any complaints regarding
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the outdoor chickee huts and bars in the Golden Gate area. Referring
to remarks made by Mr. Goodlette, he said he has no doubt that much
effort and good intentions were put into the noise ordinance in 1990,
but from the volume of complaints being received, it is obvious there
lsa problem at the present time.
Dick Clark, Code Enforcement Director, concurred that Staff has
been receiving many complaints over a long period of time and from
many areas, and the issue of amplified music is always the problem.
From an enforcement standpoint, he said, it would be far easier and
effective to enforce a prohibition against amplified music in open
areas within certain feet of a residential area.
In response to Commissioner Saunders, Mr. Clark stated he does not
have a firm recommendation at this point regarding the distance and
measurement method to be uttllzed, however, Staff will return to the
Board with those recommendations if so directed.
Commissioner Matthews reported the United States Department of
Labor noise guide states that decibels are not the only criteria to be
considered. She said the lower the frequency, the more irritating the
noise is, the further it travels and it does not dissipate as fast,
especially over open air. She agreed that the noise ordinance should
be revisited.
Commissioner Norris concurred, adding that amplified music from
residences must be looked at as well.
Responding to Commissioner Saunders, Mr. Clark indicated he may be
able to provide recommendations in two weeks.
It was the consensus that Staff will return with recommendations,
in two weeks if possible, regarding amending Ordinance 90-17, the
noise ordinance, on the issue of amplified music.
(~ee)
DI$~SSION U~IN~ ~ ~SION O~ ~ MST
Commissioner Saunders asked Staff to provide a status report con-
cerning their proposal and to address the safety concerns raised by
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neighbors.
Mike Arnold, Utilities Administrator, referred to the status
report provided to the Board containing the key issues raised at a
previous public hearing in April, 1991, by residents of the Lely com-
munity, primarily regarding odor, health and safety, noise, lighting,
chlorine transport and buffering. At that time, he said, the Board
directed that all extraordinary steps be taken immediately on those
concerns. He announced an odor control system has been installed
along with specially fabricated covers placed over the headworks
structure; berms have been restructured to increase the height con-
sistent with approval from a citizens committee; and screens have been
installed to cut down glare from the security and safety lighting at
the plant. He called attention to concerns about the continuous sound
of running water and slamming noises attributed to valves at the
plant. He reported damping devices have been installed, eliminating
the noise of the slamming valves, however, the sound of running water
will always be present due to the nature of the plant. He mentioned
residents have continued to voice concerns about the health and safety
issues of the storage, use and transport of chlorine into the plant.
He pointed out a health and safety audit, prepared by an outside,
tndep,~ndent firm, addressed chlorine as well as the other various che-
micals used on a routine basis throughout the plant. He advised the
report found the plant in compliance with all applicable health and
safety regulations and requirements. He stated another issue brought
forth in 1991 was property devaluation. He recalled at that time, at
least six lots had been devalued by the Property Appraiser for
assessment purposes, and it is his understanding that additional pro-
perties in the surrounding community have been similarly devalued.
Responding to Commissioner Saunders, Mr. Arnold stated Staff is
planning to bring before the Board at the last meeting in February or
in early March, an update of the South County Sewer Master Plan, which
will include new lines to be run, the timing and cost of those lines,
and will also have a separate section addressing treatment plant
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expansion alternatives. He Informed the alternatives run from totally
abandoning the present plant and writing off that investment, to
leaving the first phase in place and relocating any future expansions
elsewhere. He said there are very serious cost considerations
involved with the alternatives, including the possibility of refunding
some of the federal grants received and the Implications of not using
some of the oversized facilities provided Intentionally for future
expansions. He reported Staff's concern ts the severe tlme
constraints due to Growth Management Plan dictates as well as some of
the stipulations tn a recent agreement with the Department of
Community Affairs (DCA) regarding levels of service. He said the
County may need to reduce levels of service and look at the possibi-
lity of building moratoriums if expansion ts not provided tn a timely
fashion. He added the Department of Environmental Regulation (DER)
may also assess considerable fines on the County as a result of not
having met their deadlines.
The following people spoke regarding this item:
Chris Lombardo (With informational packet. Not provided to the
Clerk to the Board.)
speakers.
James Ruble
Dudley Chtsm
Onnolee Rtcketts
Paul Btllofattt
Erwtn Gutzwlller
Curtis Walker
Also made presentation after public
Harold Drugan
Wtlmer Glock, Sr.
Albert R. Atello
Earl Kegg
Carl Bombard
Commissioner Volpe asked what ts being done to forewarn people
coming into Collier County and making financial investments in real
property, to let them know the future plans for delivery of these
types of essential services7
Mr. Arnold stated the master planning documents that lay out a
20-year plan for water and wastewater treatment facilities are on file
with the Clerk to the Board as well as the Utilities Division, and are
available for any member of the public to read.
Commissioner Volpe communicated a more comprehensive system ts
needed to notify the general public regarding the future essential
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services planned in any given area.
Also in answer to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Arnold responded when
the odor control system was installed, the County also purchased moni-
toring devices which are used on a daily basis.
Commissioner Volpe asked if anything more can be done to control
odors?
Mr. Arnold replied in the affirmative, adding that considerable
expense would be involved. He suggested the citizens designate a
group of professional people to review the County's plans and provide
their input.
Commissioner Volpe called attention to the flooding of lots behind
the berm. He asked what is being done to alleviate that problem?
Mr. Arnold indicated Staff in Utilities, Transportation and Water
Management are working together on a plan to put in additional inlets
and pipelines out to the street.
Commissioner Saunders remarked the Board has three main issues to
consider, namely, potential expansion of the current facilities;
addressing the existing problems; and whether the plant can be relo-
cated. He said with regard to expansion, that option is not accep-
table to him and will not receive his support, even if it means
imposing a building moratorium because of a lack of sewage treatment
fac/lit/es in a particular portion of the County. He added he does
not believe there needs to be a public hearing on this matter.
Responding to the health and safety concerns raised, he proposed the
chlorine storage facility be moved away from the residential area, and
the issue of its storage in an outside area must also be addressed.
He also gave the opinion that enough has not been done to address the
odor problems. He suggested the County hire an expert in odor control
who is acceptable to a representative of the Lely community. In
reference to plant relocation, he said, it may not be reasonable,
practical or possible to do that, but the Board owes it to the resi-
dents to at least analyze that possibility for costs.
Commissioner Volpe concurred, however, in his opinion there must
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be an advertised public debate on this issue as the result of the com-
mitment previously made by the Board to the community at large.
Commissioner Matthews reiterated her concern with the outside
storage of chlorine and stated she is not convinced enough has been
done to alleviate the odor problem. She noted with regard to a future
public hearing on this matter, she agreed that al/ alternatives to the
expansion or relocation of this plant must be aired before the general
public.
It was the consensus to direct Staff to move the chlorine facility
as far away from residences as possible; obtain objective input to
analyze the odor problem and include Attorneys PAres and Lombardo in
the process; when appropriate, a public hearing is to be scheduled on
the subject of expansion of the facility: and continue to address the
berm problems.
Commissioner Volpe suggested the representatives of the area not
be limited to Attorneys Pires and Lombardo, and should Include repre-
sentatives of other groups in the Lely area.
Commissioner Norris asked that Staff also explore and analyze the
possibility of abandoning the plant.
Attorney Anthony Ptres requested Staff be directed to investigate
whether the use of this property is invalid by virtue of a plant being
on that land when it should not be. He suggested an analysis be done
to find what approvals, if any, were given from the standpoint of
zoning or land use approvals.
*** l~m~%ut¥' Clerk Hoff~an replaced Deputy Clerk Guevln at this tim ***
(~oo)
KD CARLSON, NANAGKR CORKSCI~EW SWAMP SANCTUARY l~ ROAD NAMXS IN THK BIG
CORF~CR~N ISLAND CO~WUNITY - SANCTUARY ROAD TO REMAIN NAMED AS IS
Mr. Ed Carlson, South Florida Manager of the National Audubon
Society and Manager of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary explained that this
Issue involves road name changes in the Corkscrew Island Community.
He cited that there are public safety issues involved in this regard,
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noting that he disagrees with the staff's plan of the road naming
system.
Mr. Carlson presented copies of two maps. He referred to the map
of the Model Ranch and reported that this is an area of five square
males subdivided into five acre tracts that had no improved access to
those lots nor was any drainage provided. He indicated that each
landowner holds a deed for his land and gives up a right-of-way ease-
ment. He reported that these are not county roads and there ts no
maintenance except by the residents of that community.
Mr. Carlson stated that Immokalee Road and Sanctuary Road are the
two main roads tn thls region. He noted that direction ts given to
visitors to the Sanctuary to take Immokalee Road to Sanctuary Road.
Mr. Carlson provided four photos, depicting the route from
Immokalee Road into the Sanctuary. He remarked that the north/south
leg of Sanctuary Road ts proposed to be named "Corkscrew Lane" and
maps will be produced showing the north/south leg of Sanctuary Road as
part of Corkscrew Lane which extends below Immokalee Road and that
will be an intersection. He noted if drivers from Naples attempt to
turn right on Corkscrew Lane they will be unable to do because that
road does not connect directly with Immokalee Road, and they would
need to stop on CR-846 and back-up and this would be a very dangerous
situation. He related that there is a big public safety issue
involved in this regard.
Mr. Carlson remarked that there is no confusion about the location
of Sanctuary Road, since it is a landmark. He divulged that the
neighbors on Sanctuary Road do not want the name changed. He
explained that the County's re-naming of the roads will result in
taking an established road which was constructed according to state
standards and has been named for 30 years, and re-naming it. He noted
this will result tn confusion and will make it more difficult for
people to find the sanctuary. He suggested that the addressing should
be planned around the existence of Sanctuary Road.
Community Development Services Administrator Brutt advised that
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the Post Office contacted staff in 1991 and Indicated that they would
like assistance in getting away from the use of C-i, C-2, C-3, C-4 and
Mr. Carlson explained that approximately 10 years ago the
Volunteer Fire Department decided to name the easements and they
decided to utilize a system with letters and numbers. He concurred
that this system is uncomprehensible and it did not work. He noted
that the residents wholeheartedly supported the county's effort to re-
name the "C" streets, however, it was never imagined that Sanctuary
Road would be re-named.
Mr. Brutt advised that 10+ notices were sent out and in excess of
60~ of those notified indicated that they did have difficulty uti-
ltztng the "C" streets relative to location, mall, etc. l~e reported
that a questionnaire was sent out and responses were received
suggesting various names for the roads. With regard to the addresses,
he stated that there were only four numerical numbers that needed to
be changed.
Mr. Brutt referred to a memo to Debb~e D'Oraz~o, 911 Coordinator,
from staff, advlslng that Sanctuary Road presents other problems,
noting that the progression of address numbers ls irregular, l.e.
7000's ~ncreasing northerly, to ll00's decreasing westerly, and leaves
residents to the North and East ]n need of street names.
Mr. Brutt pointed out that one possible solution may be to use
Sanctuary Road as the north/south road off Immokalee Road and the
east/west road would contlnue as Sanctuary.
In answer to Commlsstoner Volpe, Mr. Brutt stated that staff pro-
poses that Corkscrew Lane would be the north/south route as ~ndicated
on the map and the east/west segment would be Sanctuary Road.
Mr. Carlson advised that the National Audubon Soclety would be
happy to slgn Sanctuary Road at their expense and malntaln same.
Co~lsstoner Saunders stated if Sanctuary Road ls to remaln as it
currently Is named, staff wlll need to come up wlth addttlonal names
for the gr~d system.
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February 16, Z993
~ con~ of the Commisaton w~s that Sanctuary Road remain
Nat~l Au~n Society.
(~0)
Ite~ ~DI
~ O~ ~ ~ ~ ~O~SSIONAL SERVICES A~~ ~R
~I~I~ S~ICES ~ ~ S~Y OF 0~ COBOL I~RO~S AT ~E
CO~ ~ION~ NA~ ~~ P~ - ~O~D
Assistant Utilities Administrator Bloetscher stated that this item
ts a recommendation for approval under the standard County annual pro-
fessional services agreement with Johnson Engineering for review of
the hydrogen sulfide at the existing Water Treatment Plant located at
C.R. 951 and 1-75. He advised that the plant has four (4) - 4MGD
degaslfters on a 30 foot tower and they concentrate the hydrogen
sulfide from that facility.
Commissioner Constantine ~ovsd, seconded by Co~taalonsr Volpe to
approv~ the work order to study odor control Improvements at the
existing Regional Water Treatment Plan for engineering services.
In response to Commissioner Norris, Mr. Bloetscher explained that
the County has an annual contract with Johnson Engineering and they
will work with Greeley & Hansen to do this work.
Commissioner Matthews remarked that it appears the County ts
moving toward the need for an Engineering Department since a variety
of engineering concepts are being required and it Is expensive to con-
tinue hiring outside consultants in this regard.
Commissioner Volpe questioned whether staff interfaces with the
City of Naples to see what their experience has been been. Mr.
Bloetscher indicated that staff does communicate with the City and
will continue to do so.
Upon call for the question, the motion carried unanimously.
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Februar~ 16, 1993
(193B)
BUIMtr~ ~ TO ADJUST BUDGETED CARRY FORWARD TO AUDITED CARRY
FONNA~D FOR ~ SEWER CAPITAL - APPROVED
Assistant Utilities Administrator Bloetscher announced that the
purpose of the budget amendment is to make adjustments tn the carry
forward. He indicated that this results from the 1990/9! budget
having a proposed bond Issue of $27 millton for various projects. He
noted that unrealized revenues are not carried forward in succeeding
budget years.
Commissioner Matthews cited concerns that the budget amendment ts
not being proposed internally by staff but rather by the auditors.
Mr. Bloetscher explained that the auditors provide direction on
exact dollar amounts however, those are unknown until the time of the
budget cycle and staff is looking six months in advance since changes
were made due to the split of the former Fund 410 which is now Fund
412 and 414.
P..ommloato,ner Norris ~a~ved, seconded by Contssioner Saunders ~nd
c~rled m~m~ly, to approve the budget uend~ent to adjust the
budgeted carry forward to agree with the audited carry forward.
(20?0)
Item,~l
RECO~iENDATION TO PHASE OUT 0AC TRUST FUND - CANALS (FUND 607),
~F~t MONIES TO GAC TRUST FUND - ROADS (FUND 606), DISPOSE OF
EXISTING MECHANICAL WEED HARVESTER/TRANSPORT TRAILER AND PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT FUNDING FOR AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL ACTIVITIES IN GOLDEN
GATE CITY - APPROVED
Water Management Director Boldt requested direction and approval
for the disposition of funds and equipment presently provided tn the
GAC Trust Fund.
Mr. Boldt recalled in December, 1992, the Board directed staff to
arrange for the monies in Fund 60? to be transferred to meet the
urgent paving needs in Golden Gate Estates. He requested approval to
effectuate the transfer to Transportation Department GAC Trust Fund.
Mr. Boldt reported that the action as requested would result tn
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February 16, 1993
the disposition of the weed harvester and Its operator; replacement of
what is to be done in Golden Gate City for a plant control program;
end the reimbursement of Fund 606 from Fund 110.
Mr. Boldt advised that staff is recommending approval of the
necessary budget amendments and the four points of action as
referenced in the Executive Summary.
In response to Commissioner Matthews, Mr. Boldt explained that in
the Secondary System, the County maintains approximately 180-200 miles
of canals and the Big Cypress Basin maintains 130 miles of canals.
In answer to Commissioner Constantine, Mr. Boldt reported that
Sonar SRP is a relatively new product which ts a slow-acting material
and costs $900 per gallon. He noted that this material destroys the
reproductive capabilities of the plant for several years.
Mr. Chuck Stephan spoke with regard to thls item.
Cm.~isstoner Norris moved, seconded by Co~mtssioner Matthews and
carried unanimously, to approve ~he reco~endat~on of staff, as
~tatl~ tn t~ ~e~ttve ~.
(2560)
~ ~~[O~ O~ ~ ~P~ O~ ~ ~ C0~ 0~ (~Y
~[~ ~) ~ ~AVO~ 0~ ~ ~[~ ~ ~ CO~S0~[DA~D ~O~S~
County Attorney Cuyler advised that this item ts the Board's con-
sideration of an appeal of the Court Order relative to the con-
solidated tourist tax case. He indicated that the court order is
fairly short and does not go Into a lot of findings, but simply Grants
the plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment and denies the County's
Cross-motion for Summary Judgment. He explained that the question
before the Board ts whether an appeal of the Judgment of the court ts
desired.
County Attorney Cuyler reported that the Tourist Development
Council unanimously recommends an appeal. In addition, he related
that there is a strong likelihood that the State Association of
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February 16, 1993
Counties will Join in as Friend of the Court and file a brief in this
regard since this deals with curative legislation which other counties
may have an interest in.
County Attorney Cuyler stated that the county has maintained that
the defect as found by the Second District Court of Appeal in going
forward with the ordinance without a tourist plan from the prior
Tourist Development Council is the procedural defect that can be cured
by the legislature.
County Attorney Cuyler indicated that the plaintiffs maintain that
the county was without authority to have passed the ordinance, however
the county's position is that there was the inherent authority to pass
the tax under F.S. Chapter 125.0104 but that procedural defect was
something that can be cured by the legislature.
County Attorney Cuyler remarked that he is recommending the firm
of Carlton, Fields to handle the appeal. He indicated that he has
been advised that the appeal can be handled for approximately $25,000
or less.
Commissioner Constantine related that it appears that there is a
fairly good percentage likelihood that the Final Judgment can be over-
turned particularly with the Florida Association of Counties filing a
Friend of the Court brief. He noted that the risk of spending a small
amount is worth the possibility of getting back $5.5 mi/l/on. He
stated that he supports the recommendation of the County Attorney.
Commissioner Volpe questioned whether an investigation was done as
to the legality of the curative legislation passed by the Florida
State Legislature, to which County Attorney Cuyler replied in the
affirmative.
In response to Commissioner Volpe, County Attorney Cuyler advised
that there are no factual disputes, and noted that this is a legal
issue.
Commissioner Volpe stated that he does not believe he can support
$25,000 being expended in this matter since supposedly the Legislative
Delegation did their homework.
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February 16, 1993
Commissioner Norris remarked that the voters of Collier County
said they wanted this tax enacted and when there was a problem the
State was approached and the state legislature passed a special act to
cure this matter.
Co~loner Norris moved, seconded by
~ ~iN 4/1 (~tslioner Vol~ o~sed), ~o ~e fo~d with the
~1 ~ t~t t~ fi~ of Carl~on, Fields ~ re~atned al reco~nded
~ ~ 93-0-1; 93-111; 93-142/1~8; 93-161/1~4 - ~D
Commissioner Volpe called attention to Budget Amendment Request
C-l, relative to the Clerk's Office performing the cashiering func-
tions for Development Services and the Utilities Division. He
questioned whether some positions would be eliminated and asked how
this would be implemented in terms of the cashier's functions in those
two offices.
County Manager Dorrill explained that there are no new positions
associated with this function. He indicated that there were pre-
viously two cashiers: one worked for Utilities and one worked for
Comm%uaity Development. Re noted that funds may be transferred from
those divisions to the Clerk, who has not previously budgeted to have
one of his cashiers there in that building.
C(~mt~ionmr Norris moved, seconded t~f Com. tsstoner ¥olpe ~d
carr/~ ~t~ly, that ~dget ~en~ents 93-C-1; 93-111;
93-142/158; ~ 93-161/164 ~ adopted.
~ ~ ~SOL~IONS 93-15/18 -
Coum/aeloner Norris moved, seconded by Commissioner Volpo and
c~rrted un~nimo~sl¥, that ~dget ben.ant Resolutions 93-15, 93-16,
93-17 ~ 93-18 ~ adopted.
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BOARD OF COUNTY CO~BqlSSIONKRS' COMMUNICATION
February 16, 1993
Commissioner Constantine reported that one item that has come to
his attention repeatedly the past six weeks is that the policy for
payment on solid waste pickup appears to be flawed. He noted that
some people are forwarding their payments quarterly and if payment is
received one day late the checks are returned and they are advised
that they are required to pay for the entire year. He suggested that
there should be a grace period or interest accrued, rather than
returning the check.
County Manager Dorrill indicated that there is a contractual
agreement with the Tax Collector and if there is a mechanism to amend
that agreement to allow late payments to be accepted with a late fee
in the next quarterly payment it will be explored and suggestions pre-
sented to the Commission.
Tal~, #4
Commissioner Matthews stated that it was called to her attention
that one of the missions assigned to the EPTAB committee was to report
and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners specific ideas.
She remarked that several environmental issues have come before the
Board, however, there has not been a report from EPTAB.
County Manager Dorrill explained that EPTAB was created to review
and comment on Land Development Regulations and ordinances for
environmental protection. He recalled that last week he was directed
by the Commission to explore the possibility of of consolidating the
EAB and EPTAB as well as any other advisory boards.
Mrs. Charlotte Westman spoke with regard to EPTAB.
Commissioner Saunders called attention to the Cable Television
rate regulations. He advised that the federal agency involved with
cable television will be promulgating rules and regulations involving
local government. He cited that the Greater Naples Civic Association
has requested that this item appear on the agenda to discuss the
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February 16, 1993
establishment of a committee to evaluate cable television rate regula-
tion ~n advance of the regulations coming out. He suggested that this
item be placed on next week's agenda.
$$' Coll~sstoner Norris moved, seconded b~ Commtse~oneF ~atthews
m~d cmt~ 5/0, that the foll~in~ tte~ ~der the consent a~enda
~ ~~ ~d/or adopted: '''
It~ ~1~1
WI~ ~ ~I~TIONS AS LIS~D IN ~ ~C~I~ S~
It~
FTIt~L PL&T 0~ ~STERLING 0A~S, UNIT ONg~ - ~ITH THE STIPUL&TIORS &S
LISTED IN X~ EXECUTIV~ SUMMARY
Itsn #16B1
PAyM~r)~T OF SIGN DAMAGE/REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT FOR S.R. 951 PARCEL 101
(REF~R~IUg CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 8?-308-CA-01-HDH) - IN THE AMOUNT OF
$5,980
It~m#l~C1
HID ~93-1995 FOR ATHLETIC COURT RESURFACING AT VARIOUS COLLIER COUNTY
PA]~ SI~ - AMARDED TO FRO SPORTS SURFACES IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,500
Item ~I~C2 continued to 2/23/93
BID ~93-2003 FOR FIRE SUPRESSION D~VICE
SM~ ~ ~ STATIONS - AWNED TO ~LL
~ OF $2,600
Itel ~16D2
FORMAL BIDDING MAIVED AND CONVERT0 MAI~I~ACTURINO COMPANY, INC.,
AUIq~ORIZED ~O RE-BUILD SLUDGE HAULING TRAILER FOR $29,600 PLUS AN
ESTINAT~D FReighT COST OF 82,400
Item ,16D3
· X~01;TION OF TH~ SATISFACTIONS OF NOTICE OF PROMISE TO PAY AND
A~RK~M~T TO EXTEND PAYMENT OF SEWER IMPACT F~ES FOR RUSY M. BELCHER,
SUSAN J. BEORAFT, ELIZABETH AND JOSEPH MCNICHOLS, JR., STEFAN AND
JULIE JOHA~SON, LUCAS MARTIN~Z, ANGEL AND SYLVIA TALAMANTES, GARY AND
JULIE MITTO~K, JUDIT~ G. AYERS, AND THOMAS AND KAREN LEMIRK
Item #16D4
See Pages ~"' /~ ~
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February 16, 1993
EXECUTION OF ~a~ NOTICE OF PROMISE TO PAY AND AGREEMENT TO K~T~ND
PAYIEK~T OF ~E~KR IMPACT FEES FOR HITCHING POST CO-OP, INC., A FLORIDA
CORPORATION, FO1R~ERLY KNOWN AS HITCHING POST HOMROWNERS ASSOCIATION,
INC.
Item ~16D5
EXECUTION OF THE NOTICE OF PROMISE TO PAY AND AGREEMENT TO ~T~
PA~ OF S~ I~A~ ~ES ~ Q~ I, INC., A ~ORIDA CO~TION
See Pages - 117
~CO'IION O! I~1 NOTICE OF PROMISE TO PAY AND AGREEMENT TO EXTEND
PAYM~IIT OF ~ IMPACT FEES FOR DONALD L. CHESSER AND $OYCH CHESSER,
SeePages //if.- / 71
EI[~'~FTION OF T~ NOTICE OF PROMISE TO PAY AND AGREEMENT TO EXTEND
PAFM~IIT OF ~ IMPACT FEES FOR HAST NAPLES BAPTIST CHURCH, INC., A
FLORID& ~TION
Items ~16E1
P~RCI~HE OF THE MOI~]LAR OFFICE PRESENTLY LEASED FROM WORK SPACE PLUS,
A DIFI$ION OF ~N/~G ~D~ L~SING CO~TION, ~ICH IS
~ILI~ ~ ~ S~I~S O~ICE AT ~ CO~OUSE ~ IN I~EE
- IN ~ ~ OP 82,500
Item
RESOLDTION 93-48 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR
TH~ G.A.C. LAND SALES TRUST CONVEYED TO COLLIER COUNTY BY AVATAR
PROPerTIeS, INC., (AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 15, 1983), BY THE CHAIRMAN
OF TH~ BOARD, FOR THE CURRENT CHAIRMAN'S TENURE ONLY
See Pages
I~3~)LOTION 93-49 A~0RIZIN~
D~ ~ ~ ~R D~D
~ NO. I TO THE CONTRACTUAL SERVICE A~EMENT WITH TH~ OCHOPEE
FIR/ DISTRICT FOR FIP~ PROTECTION SERVICES WITHIN TH~ [TRINCORPORAT~D
AREA~ OF COLLINR COUNTY
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February ~6, 1993
APT~O~]~.TJkTION OF CARNY FORWARD FROM FISCAL YEAR 91/92 AND A~SOCIATED
~UDG~T ~ - IR THE AMOUNT OF $83,009
INCKEASH IN TH~ CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR WILSON, MILLER, BARTON ~ PEEK,
INC., PON ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE VINEYARDS SO~C~ FIELDS -
IN T~ Jkl~l~T OP ~3,000
Item #16N3
WORK OR~ER J~HM&-7 UNDER THE ANNUAL AGREEMENT (91-1712) WITH HOLE,
WONTK$ & &$SOCIATHS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SKNVICES FOR THE
COLLIER COUNT~ SPOR~S COMPLEX - IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,600
Item ~16H4
SIGNIR~ OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES 1993 ACHIEVEMENT
AMARI~ APPT, ICATION~
on File in Clerk's Office
STIIRIL&TED FINAL 3ITDGMENT'RELATIVE TO EASEMENT ACQUISITION ON PARCEL
NC. 166 T~)CATED IN THE PINE RIDGE INDUSTRIAL PARK M.S.T.U. - IN THE
AMOUNT OF $6,600
Item ~16H6
~]I~T,~ME~TAL AGREEMENT NO. · TO T~E CONSULTING LANDSCAPE ARCHITeCT
SE/~FIC~ AGrEEMeNT WITH MCGEE & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE LELY GOLF
ESTAT~ BKAUTIF/CATION M.S.T.U. - IN THE AMOUNT OF $850
Ite'm ~16H7
CHANGE ORDER WITH MITCHELL & ST~ CONS~UCTION C0., IRC., TO ~OVIDK
~R ~ ~g OF ~DITIONAL ~TERIAL ~QUIRED TO ~ FIELD
CO~ITIO~ ON ~ PI~ RI~E I~US~IAL P~ PRO~ - IN ~ ~
OP 850,~0
See Page /~
Item ,I~NI conttnue~ to 3/2/93
Item ~16N9
RKIM3Y0R~I~K~T TO THE SOOTH F~0RIDA WATA~ ~A~ DIS~I~ ~R COSTS
~~ ~ ~ OF ~IC~ ~TED DEBRIS IR ~ ~CINI~
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February 16,
MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE - FILED AND/OR REFERRED
1993
The following miscellaneous correspondence was fl/ed and or
referred as presented by the Board of County Commissioners:
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February 16, 1993
CERTII~CAT~ OF CORRECTION ?0 Tl~ TAX ROLLS AS PR~S~"NT~D BY TE~
1990 TAX ROLL
]1o. Date
326 01/29/93
1991 TAX ROLL
229 01/29/93
1991 TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY
1991-134 02/12/93
100/102, 104
1992 TAX ROLL
01/28/93-02/03/93
1992 TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY
1992-90/1992-94 02/08/93-02/09/93
SATI~ACTIO~ OF LI~ FOR SERVICNS OF
See Pages
There being no further business for the Good of the County, the
meeting was ad3ourned by Order of the Chair - Time: 2:05 P.M.
DWIGHT. E. BROCK, C'. K~.~
/.~'These minutes a~oved by the Board on
· /~"__/.. ;; .
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS/EX
OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD(S) OF
SPECIAL DISTRICTS UNDER ITS
CONTROL
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