BCC Minutes 04/27/2012 J (w/Big Cypress Basin & Naples City Council) BCC -
SFWMD & CITY OF NAPLES
WORKSHOP
MEETING
MINUTES
APRIL 27, 2012
April 27, 2012
MINUTES OF THE (SFWMD) BIG CYPRESS
BASIN BOARD WATER RESOURCE
WORKSHOP WITH COLLIER COUNTY AND
THE CITY OF NAPLES
Naples, Florida, April 27, 2012
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Board of County
Commissioners in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business
herein, met on this date at 1:30 PM in WORKSHOP SESSION in
Building "F" of the Government Complex, Naples, Florida, with the
following members present:
Chairman: Commissioner Fred Coyle, District 4
Commissioner Jim Coletta, District 5
Commissioner Donna Fiala, District 1
Commissioner Tom Henning, District 3
Commissioner Georgia Hiller, District 2
ALSO PRESENT:
Leo Ochs, County Manager
Jeff Klatzkow, County Attorney
Ian Mitchell, BCC Executive Manager
Nick Casalanguida, Administrator, Growth Management
Jerry Kurtz, Stormwater and Environmental Project Manager
George Yilmaz, Administrator, Public Utilities
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AGENDA
This meeting is open to the public
April 27, 2012
1:30 PM
WATER RESOURCE WORKSHOP WITH COLLIER
COUNTY & CITY OF NAPLES
Collier County Gov't Ctr, Commission Chamber, Bldg F
3299 Tamiami TrI E, Suite 303, Naples FL 34112 -5746
Pursuant to Section 373.079(7), Florida Statutes, all or part of this meeting may be conducted by
means of communications media technology in order to permit maximum participation of Big
Cypress Basin Board Members.
The Big Cypress Basin Board may take official action at this meeting on any item appearing on
this agenda and on any item that is added to this agenda as a result of a change to the agenda
approved by the presiding officer of the meeting pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes.
The order of items appearing on the agenda is subject to change during the meeting and is at
the discretion of the presiding officer. Public Comment will be taken after each presentation and
before any Big Cypress Basin Board action(s).
Meeting purpose: To discuss Regional Water Resources Management priorities for restoration
of Naples Bay, stormwater management of Northern Golden Gate Estates, and enhancement of
alternative water supplies that directly impact the functions of Collier County, the City of Naples;
and Big Cypress Basin.
Ii. Gall to order - Dan DeLisi, Chairman, Big Cypress Basin Board
2. Opening Remarks - Dan DeLisi, Chairman, Big Cypress Basin Board
3. Overview of Current Initiatives
See supporting document: BCBW,Current Initiatives,BCB.Wkshp.pres.pdf
4. Regional Water Resource Priorities
a. City of Naples
h. Coilier County
c. Big Cypress Basin
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5. Discussion
a. Prioritize Regional Water Resource Objectives, Initiatives and Projects
b. Implementation strategies
6. Public Comment
7. Closing Remarks - Dan DeLisi, Chairman, Big Cypress Basin Board
8. Adjourn
Agenda of the Big Cypress Basin Board South Florida Water Management District - April 27, 2012
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Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the
audio recording from the Collier County Communications and Customer Relations
Department.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Dan DeLisi called the Workshop to order at 1:30 pm.
2. Opening Remarks
Chairman Dan DeLisi made opening remarks and noted purpose of meeting.
To discuss Regional Water Resources Management priorities for restoration of
Naples Bay, stormwater management of Northern Golden Gate Estates and
enhancement of alternative water supplies that directly impact the functions of
Collier County, the City of Naples and Big Cypress Basin.
The following attended:
Big Cypress Basin
• Clarence Tears Jr., Basin Administrator
• Daniel DeLisi, Chairman
• Frederick "Rick" Barber
• David Farmer
• John Sorey III, Mayor
• John Vaughn
City of Naples
• Bill Barnett, Councilman
• Michael Bauer, Natural Resources Director
• Bill Moss, City Manager
• Teresa Heitmann, Councilman
• Sam Saad III, Councilman
• Gregg Strakaluse, Streets and Stormwater Director
• Margaret "Dee" Sulick, Councilman
South Florida Water Management District
• Douglas Bergstrom, Director of Administrator Services
• Deena Reppen, Chief of Staff
Robert Brown, Assistant Executive Director
Tommy Strowd, Division Director OMC
(Commission Hiller arrived at 1:38 P.M.)
3. Overview of Current Initiatives
Clarence Tears — Basin Administrator gave a PowerPoint presentation and
reviewed the Big Cypress Basin Overview of Current Initiatives as follows:
• Strategic Priorities
• Completed Capital Improvement Projects
• Average Annual Flows to Naples Bay
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4. Regional Water Resource Priorities
a. City of Naples
Gregg Strakaluse, Streets and Stormwater Director and Dr. Michael Bauer,
Natural Resources Director gave a PowerPoint presentation and reviewed the
following:
• Regional Issues of Importance
• Naples Bay Watershed
• Regional Projects of Importance
- City of Naples Supplemental Water Supply ASR Program
- City of Naples Lakes Management Program
- Gordon River Extension — Burning Tree Drive Diversion
- Henderson Creek Diversion
- Belle Meade
- Public Education
A question and answer session was held.
b. Collier County
Nick Casalanguida and Jerry Kurtz, P.E. gave a PowerPoint presentation
and reviewed the following:
• Common Project Elements and Prioritized Initiatives
• Existing Canal Capacity
• Golden Gate Estates Canals for 5 Year 3 Day Storm Event
• Joint Projects
- Northern Belle Meade Rehydration
- Henderson Creek Diversion
- Northern Golden Gate Estates Flow -way Restoration Project
- 28th Avenue SE Culvert Crossing over Miller Canal
• City and County Well Field Locations
(Commissioner Coletta left at 2:07 P.M.)
A question and answer session was held.
(Commissioner Henning left at 2:13 P.M.)
c. Big Cypress Basin
Clarence Tears — Basin Administrator gave a PowerPoint presentation and
reviewed the following:
• Strategic Priorities
(Commissioner Henning returned at 2:15 P.M.)
• Maximize Flood Protection
• Flood Protection Projects
• Enhance Ecosystems/ Ecosystem Enhancements Projects
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• Improve Water Quality/ Water Quality Improvement Projects
• Protect Water Supply/ Water Supply Projects
• Existing Capital Improvement Project Commitments
(Commissioner Coletta returned at 3:00 P.M.)
Future Capital Improvement Projects
Regional Strategic Priorities
- Improvements to Primary and Secondary Systems
- Restore Historic Flows
➢ Henderson Creek Diversion
➢ Belle Meade Flow -way
➢ Northern Golden Gate Estates Flow -way
➢ Okaloacoochee Slough
Decrease inflows to Naples Bay
A question and answer session was held.
5. Discussion
a. Prioritize Regional Water Resource Objectives, Initiatives and Projects
Discussion regarding developing a priority on regional water resource
objectives and the additional data needed to make a good evaluation that
would directly impact the restoration of Naples Bay. The Northern Golden
Gate Restoration Project was identified as the top plan.
b. Implementation Strategies
A recommendation to have Big Cypress Basin and Collier County Staff to
develop a plan and come back both groups independently, to include cost and
funding mechanisms, factor in land acquisition costs along with the benefits
and the impact on Naples Bay with multiple time lines was made by
consensus.
6. Public Comment
Public Speakers
Jennifer Hecker, The Conservancy — Director of Natural Resource Policy
Nancy Payton, Florida Fish & Wildlife Federation
Brad Cornell, Collier Audubon Society
7. Closing Remarks
Dan DeLisi summarized a general direction was made to direct Staff to take a
hard look at a plan for cost benefit and funding sources.
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There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was
adjourned by order of the Chair at 4:00 P.M.
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Fred Coyle, airman
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These Minutes ere approved by the Board/Committee on (VI
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as presented or as amended