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BCC Minutes 05/11/1994 J (w/Naples City Council)Naples, Florida, May 11, 1994 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. in JOINT SPECIAL SESSION in Building "F" of the Government Complex, East Naples, Florida, with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: VICE-CHAIRMAN: (Absent) T~mothy J. Constantine Betrye J. Matthews John C. Norris Michael J. Volpe Burr L. Saunders CITY OF NAPLES: MAYOR: VICE MAYOR: Paul W. Muenzer Alan R. Korest Marjorie Prolman Fred Tarrant Ronald M. Pennington Fred L. Sullivan Peter H. VanArsdale ALSO PRESENT: Marilyn Fernle¥ and Sue Barbiretti, Deputy Clerks; Netl Dotrill, County Manager; Ken Cu¥1er, County Attorney; Tom Olliff, Public Services Administrator; Mike McNees, Acting Utilities Administrator; Greg Mthalic0 Affordable Housing Director; Diane Flagg, EMS Services Director; Norris IJams, Emergency Services Administrator; Mark Thornton, City Community Services Director; and Dr. Richard Woodruff, C~ty Manager. 000 - O::t Page Tape #1 CILL~GES TO ~ AGKNDA 1994 County Manager Dorrtll stated that Item #3C is being withdrawn and Item #3D Is being added which is an update on the proposed utility interconnect Joint project. Item RESOLUTION 94-351 ENDORSING TH~ CONCEPT OF THE GORDON RIVER GREENWAY AND THE GOODLETT~ ROAD GR~-ENWAY; DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE AMENDMENTS TO THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN TO INCLUDE THE CONCEPT AS AN OPTION TO PARTICIPATE RATHER THAN A REQUIREMENT; DIRECTING STAFF TO WORK WITH THE CITY OF NAPLES TO DEVELOP AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING THE FIRST PHASE, DESIGN OF THE GREENWAY; DIRECTING STAFF TO DEVELOP A BUDGET FOR THE FIRST PHASE; DIRECTING STAFF TO REPORT WITHIN 30 DAYS ON A RECOMMENDED FUNDING SOURCE AND A PLAN OF ACTION - ADOPTED Kathleen Passtdomo, Immediate Past President of the Southwest Florida Land Preservation Trust, stated that the Southwest Florida Land Preservation Trust was founded in 1~88 by a group Including environmentalist, lawyers, land planners, engineers, architects and developers to work together to acquire and protect environmentally sensitive lands for the benefit of the public. Ms. Passidomo explained that for four (4) years the Land Trust has been working on the dream of a greenway, bike path and walking trail along the Gordon River from U.S. 41 to Golden Gate Parkway then north along Goodlette Road to Immokalee Road and the Cocohatches River. She indicated that a plan is in draft form but needs to be Implemented and the community will be asked to help make the dream a reality. Ms. Passldomo stated that before taking the concept to the com- munity for support, the creation of the implementation plan needs to be finalized and the Land Trust ts requesting assistance from Collier County and the City of Naples by endorsing the concept of the green- ways and contributing Staff time In a community effort to create an open space network. A1 French, head of the Planning Committee for the Land Trust, Page 2 ~ay 11, 1994 stated that the desire of the Land Trust is that the proposed green- ways will be an interconnected open space system with all planned greenways and pathways in Collier County. Mr. French explained that the Land Trust is proposing a 38 to 40 foot wide public right-of-way to accommodate a bikeway of eight to ten feet (8'-10') and a pedestrian walkway of six to eight feet (6'-8') in width. Mr. French indicated that the proposed width will accommodate emergency and policy surveillance vehicles for security and control of the greenway as well as landscaping. Mr. French stated that the greenway will provide recreational opportunities, such as canoeing, boating, etc., along the Gordon River. Mr. French explained that the greenways are divided into two (2) systems for strategy purposes because the Goodlette Road Greenway, which runs for approximately nine (9) mi~es along Goodlette Road from U.S. 4! to Immokalee Road, is in City and County ownership. He pointed out that acquisitions of rights-of-way and the ability to implement the greenway immediately is within City and County Jurisdiction. Mr. French stated that the Gordon River Greenway is 2.5 miles long which rune along the east side of the Gordon River and crosses the River at the northwest corner of Naples Airport and reaches Goodlette Road at the Naples Post Office. He indicated that the future plan is to extend the Gordon River Greenway south to U.S. 4! and as far north as possible. Mr. French explained that the short and long range implementation plan is due to the success of the Land Trust in acquiring the right-of-way for a portion of the greenway and verbal commitments from Collier Enterprises and The Commons on private pro- perty for the 38-40 foot wide easement. Mr. French stated that the Naples Airport Authority has endorsed the greenway in principal and are proceeding to work with the Federal Aviation Administration to make the dream a legal reality. Mr. French pointed out that the Gordon River Greenway is approxi- Page 3 May ~1, 1994 mately 1/3 in the County and 2/3 in the City but when extended will represent 50/50 proportions and the verbal commitments will add almost five (5) acres to the public recreation inventory. Mr. French indicated that endorsements have been received from the Economic Development Council, Pathways Advisory Committee, Conservancy and the Greater Nap/es Civic Association. Mr. French stated that the Land Trust is willing to help create, plan, coordinate and produce the RFP for the implementation of the greenways. He indicated that the Department of Environmental Regulation and the Corps of Engineers are enthusiastic about the pro- ~ect in concept but require a prepared plan officially submitted prior to taking any action. He explained that the process is more compli- cated than the Land Trust volunteers can accomplish without assistance from the City and County. Mr. French stated that fund raising for construction of the greenways in this private/public partnership can commence once the plane are finalized and permits obtained. Ms. Passidomo requested that the Council and Commission endorse the concept of the Gordon River and Goodlette Road Greenways which will include directing Staff to develop a comprehensive plan amend- ment to include the Gordon River and Goodlette Road Greenways in the recreation and transportation elements. She explained that the Greenways need also be included in the County's Pathways master Plan and the Ctty's Bicycle Master Plan. Ma. Paseidomo requested that the MPO include in the design of a second Gordon River bridge a pedestrian/bike path and access to the Gordon River Greenway. Ms. Passidomo indicated that the Land Trust Is also requesting assistance in preparation of an implementation plan for the Gordon River Greenway by contributing City and County Staff expertise and securing funds to prepare plans and specifications necessary for per- mirting and determining construction costs. Ms. Passidomo stated that the Land Trust has estimated the cost of this phase, or Phase One of Page 4 May II, 3994 the program, will be approximately $50,000 of which the County and City is requested to contribute $25,000 each to this endeavor. Ms. Passidomo stated that the Land Trust is requesting that the City and County agree to accept easements and the agreements that the Trust has entered into with the private land owners and the main- tenance responsibility upon completion of construction of the Greenway. In response to Commissioner Constantine, Ms. Passidomo replied that the funds may be available in recreational impact fees. Commissioner Volpe stated that the Coastal Conservation element of the Growth Management Plan may be a more appropriate place to include the greenways. In response to Commissioner Volpe, Ms. Passidomo indicated that the $25,000 is actual dollars, not in-kind services. She explained that a professional engineering firm will need to be hired for the design and survey work. Commissioner Volpe indicated that the County refers that work be performed in-house if the time and expertise is available rather than expanding funds for the work. In response to Mayor Muenzer, Ms. Passidomo informed that the greenways might be considered part of the Growth Management Plan requirements for regional parks. Commissioner Volpe stated that impact fees can be utilized if the greenways are included as part of the regional park requirements. Councilperson Tarrant pointed out that the modes of transporta- tion which are allowed to utilize the greenways, such as mopeds, electric wheelchairs, etc., and handicap accessibility must be addressed. Ms. Passidomo indicated that the Land Trust desires to construct the greenways through private donations but the maintenance aspects will be up to the City and County if they endorse the concept. Councilperson Pennington recommended contacting local engineering firms in regard to volunteering services with reimbursement for actual Page 5 May ll, 1994 costs incurred in order to minimize expenses for the project. He stated that $50,000 is not a large sum of money for the type work necessary flor the project. Ms. Passidomo pointed out that contributions to the Land Trust are deductible so tax benefits are available for those firms which contribute time and services. Councilperson Korest stated that the time has come to provide pathways for pedestrians and bike riders but questioned if the Land Trust will be making additional requests after Phase One is completed? Ms. Passtdomo indicated that at the end of Phase One, the imple- mentation plan will exist which will allow the Land Trust to solicit donations from the community. Dr. Richard Woodruff, City Manager, stated that several funding sources are available in the City such as including the greenways ~n the five (5) year capital improvement r~ogram, general fund con- tingency or the project can be placed in the operating budget next year under Community Services. Ms. Passidomo indicated that the Land Trust will volunteer time to work with the City and County Staff to prepare the RFP but the project will be handled through the normal Oity and/or Gount¥ bid process. She pointed out that any work included in the RFP that can be accomplished by Staff will reduce the expense of hiring a private firm. In response to Commissioner Constantine, County Manager Dotrill replied that the funds will potentially come from regional park impact fees, if eligible, non-CIE capital improvement fund or general fund contingency. Mr. Dotrill indicated that the preferred procurement for the engineering services would be through an interlocal agreement between the City and County wherein funds will be held and disbursed through that agreement. He stated that the Land Trust should be contract administrators. Commissioner Constantine voiced the concerns that a budget does Page 6 1994 not exist for the project and he would like to know what the end dollar figure actually will be for Phase One, and exactly where the funds are to be found. Commissioner Constantine stated that the County Legal Staff will prepare the resolution. Co~ml~eloner Volpe ~oved to endorse the concept of the Gordon River Greenway ~nd the Goodlette Road Greenway; direct Staff to pre- pare ~i~entm to the Or~h ~ge~nt Plu to Include the concept as ~ ~tion to ~rttctpate rather th~ a r~tre~ent; direct Staff to ~rk with t~ City of Naples to develop ~ Interlocal agree~nt for the ~ee of developing the First Phase, Dest~ of the Greenway; Staff to ~elop a ~dget for the First P~se; ~d Staff to re~rt ~ck to the ~d of Co~ty Copiestoners with a reco~nded f~ding s~ce ~ a pl~ of action within 30 ~ys. Co~tesloner Norris eeco~ the ~otlon. Mr. Dotrill stated that the scope of service should include credit for in-kind services and if public funds are utilized, provi- sions of the American Disabilities Act must also be incorporated in the design. The following people spoke on this item: George Keller G~er Garrlty Tom Olltff, Public Services Administrator, stated that the County is re, ired under the Comprehensive Plan to provide a dollar value of public recreational amenities and the greenways can be included on the list which will allow the County to take credit for the services per- formed ~d to utilize impact fees. He also indicated that bikepaths are included in the co--unity parks issue but not in regional parks which may need amending. U~ call for the ~eetion, the ~otion carried 4/0 (Copiestoner Sa~ers absent], there~ adopting Resolution 94-351. Mayor Muenzer requested that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution as provided In the Council Packet. Page 7 Co-.~,cllp~reon ~oreet ~oved to ·dopt the proposed reeolutton with · change In ~ectton 3 which te to re·d '...up to $25,000 in caeh or In-kind for d~v~loptng,..' and the addition of Par&gr&ph 5 which le to read 'Develop an appropriate Interlocal Agreement with County Staff to l~ple~ent this plan.' Seconded by Councilperson Sullivan. Upon call for the question, the ~otton carried unanimously. Page 8 May 11, (200¢) CITY RZ~ST FOR FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECTS: NAPLES LANDING BOAT RAMP; l~ LANDINO PICNIC FACILITIES; AND NAPLES CITY PIER - 0299,000 I~H~/~STED PARTICIPATION BY COUNTY TO BE ADDRKSSKD DURING BUDGET HEARINGS IN JUN~ 1994 Mark Thornton, Community Services Director, stated that the financial requests for funding the Naples Landing Boat Ramp, picnic facilities and Naples Pier Is being presented today as well as the findings of utilization of the facilities by City and County residents. Mr. Thornton indicated that due to extensive renovations to the Naples Landing Park, a three (3) year request is planned but the boat ramp will be completed the first year. Mr. Thornton stated that the problem with the boat ramp is the steep drop off because of large gaps in the underwater concrete slabs. He explained that the City Is requesting approximately $60,000 to bring the boat ramp up to safety standards. He pointed out that an official request through the 1994-95 Capital Improvement Program was made and Identified the possibility of utilizing the State Boating Improvement Grant Program which the County administers. Mr. Thornton stated that the City te requesting $156,100 for Park renovations in year one (1) and covers seawall construction and mangrove mitigation. He explained that year two (2} is for south park developer which is primarily picnic area and Installing walkways in an existing picnic area to the north. Mr. Thornton Informed that year three (3) is for additional parking, T-dock, landscaping, shelters and amenities. He explained that the total cost over the three (3) year period is $412,080. Mr. Thornton stated that the City surveyed users at Naples Landing the week of April 25 through May 1, 1994 and information obtained Indicates that 28.9 percent are City residents, 49.6 percent are County residents and 21.6 percent represents other users. He explained that 248 non-boaters, 122 boaters and 370 "others" utilized Page 9 May 11, 1994 the facility. In response to Co~untssioner Volpe, Tom Olltff, Public Services Administrator, informed that there is a deficiency in the County Growth Management Plan on boat ramps and that allocating funds for the repair of the boat ramp might constitute credit toward the deficiency. Dr. Woodruff stated that a paragraph in the County Manatee Protection Ordinance indicates that the Master Plan did not count the four or five (4-5} spaces at Naples Landing in meeting State require- ments so there is a possibility for the City and County to receive credit. Mr. Thornton stated that the first 60 percent of the Naples Pier is the original reconstruction after Hurricane Donna and has suffered tremendously in the intervening years which necessitates replacement. He explained that the City is in the process of design and engineer- ing, Phase Two of the project, and should be completed and ready for bid in June. Commissioner Volpe questioned if the engineer is designing the pier, which is now at an elevation of 11 feet, to an elevation of 16 feet in order to meet velocity zone requirement? Dr. Woodruff informed that the engineer Is designing the pier to meet the impact but the height cannot be changed because only the por- tion from the beach to the bait house is being rebuilt, not the entire pier. He indicated that the structural stress design does take Into consideration storm surge. Mr. Thornton stated that the engineer is working in both concrete and wood substructure for bidding purposes to obtain the best price on material. Mr. Thornton explained that the engineers estimate for Phase Three, the construction phase, is $500,000 and contracts with the engineer equal $66,224 for a total of $566,224 of which the City is requesting 50 percent or $283,112 from the County. Mr. Thornton stated that a survey conducted the first week of every month from October 1993 through April 1994 indicates that Page 10 May 11, 1994 visitors to the pier represent 20.36 percent City residents, 34.04 percent County residents and 45.6 percent '"others." Commissioner Volpe suggested that some recognition be given to the County for participating in the reconstruction of the pier should the County choose to expend the funds. Dr. Woodruff stated that a plaque could be placed at the pier acknowledging the contribution by the County for the reconstruction project. Councilperson Tarrant expressed that the cost of repairs should come from tourist tax funds and not be horne by the taxpayers. Commissioner Volpe stated that this project is worthy of County participation. George Keller spoke on this Item. In response to Commissioner Norris and Commissioner Matthews, County Attorney Cuyler informed that par' of the tourist tax statute allows reconstruction of pier facilities and monies are legally available if the Board amends the ordinance to include such use. Commissioner Constantine informed that the Tourist Development Council (TDC) would have to approve the amendment to the ordinance prior to Board action. Commissioner Volpe explained that TDC funds can be utilized for museums and other type facilities are available but beach renourish- ment was given top priority. Councilperson Pennington stated that the TDC Beach Renourtshment Committee is opposed to making changes in the utilization of funds. Councilperson Tarrant explained that the State permits tourist tax dollars to be expended for fishing piers that are a permanent part of the beach system. Tape ,2 Commissioner Constantine stated that the County will be addressing expenditures for the Joint capital improvement projects during the budget hearings in June. Mr. Thornton Informed that the request submitted for the landing, 13' Page 11 May 11, 1994 boat ramp and the pier participation total $299,000. Mr. Dotrill indicated that the Airport Authority has requested a series of non-tiE capital Improvements in first year start-up costs and Invited the City to participate in the County budget hearings to progressively pursue their request for assistance in the projects due to competitive requests for funds. He stated that the County Manager's tentative budget will include the City's request for funds. In response to Commissioner Matthews, Commissioner Constantine indicated that nothing prohibits the Board from directing the TDC to discuss and consider utilizing TDC funds for pier repairs but is hesi- tant to change the formula so early in the program. Commissioner Matthews stated that event applications did not uti- lize the 15 percent allocated within TDC funds and those funds might serve a better purpose elsewhere. ( 7o) Item~3B DISCUSSION R~GARDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF M~DIGAREASSIGNMENTAND IMPL~M~3FfATION OF A STANDARDIZED FEE FOR EMS PARAMEDIC SERVICES - PRESENTED Norris IJams, Emergency Services Administrator, stated that the acceptance of Medicare assignments has been under discussion for some time and appreciates the opportunity to make this presentation to the Joint meeting of the Naples City Council and the Board of County Commissioners. Diane Flagg0 EMS Services Director, stated that the citizens have expressed that BMS can better serve the community by 1) evaluating the fees and accepting Medicare assignments, and 2) evaluating multiple vehicles responding to medical calls. Ms. Flagg explained that Medicare only allows $150 for EMS ser- vices in Collier County but by working with the community and Medicare, within the past two (2) weeks Medicare has agreed to Increase the reimbursement to $249.78. She Indicated that this increase will ease the impact on the taxpayers in offsetting total fees. Ms. Flagg stated that by accepting Medicare assignments and Page 12 May 11, 1994 Implementing a $250 flat fee, It will cost a $100,000 property owner approximately $22 per year in ad valorem taxes. Ms. Flagg indicated that the citizens in the community, no matter where they live, voiced the opinion that EMS is a vital, safety agency but the bills are too high when paramedics respond to a call, wherein there Is no bill when the fire department or law enforcement respond. Ms, Flagg stated that this is an opportunity to maximize an alternative source of revenue, i.e. Insurance and Medicare, without unfairly burdening the user of the service. She pointed out that 47 to 50 percent of the community is Medicare eligible. Ms. Flagg stated that most insurance companies and Medicare pay 80 percent of the billed fee which means that the user will be billed $50.00. In response to Commissioner Norris, Ms. Flagg indicated that those users without insurance or Medicare will be billed the flat fee of $250 wherein presently the bills range from $350 to sometimes over $1,000. In response to Commissioner Matthews, Ms. Flagg confirmed that there would no longer be a mileage or medication charge. In response to Commissioner Volpe, Ms. Flagg stated that Medicare does not differentiate between ground or air transport so helicopter transport would also be a standard $250 fee. She explained that the cost of operation for the helicopter is $330 an hour when the blades are turning. see At this ti~e Deputy Clerk Barblretti replaced Deputy Clerk In response to Commissioner Volpe, Ms. Flagg stated that the total operating budget which Includes user fees is $4.8 million, but $1.9 million is ad-valorem taxes of this year's budget. Ms. Flagg stated that the advantage to the proposal Is that there are two issues associated with tax equity; the higher the evaluation of your property the greater taxes you pay and some areas of Collier County have a higher collection percentage. She said that by accepting Medicare assignment that is no longer an issue. Page 13 May 11, 1994 Commissioner Constantine stated that the Board gave direction to Staff during the budget process that an across the board assessment was the one way that would not be considered. In response to Commissioner Matthews, Ms. Flagg stated that Staff is working with the [mmokalee community and others to get them on HMO and other third party payers. Commissioner Matthews asked what provision is being made to cover the bad debt that will have to be written off? Ms. Flagg stated that an amendment to the resolution may be considered. County Manager Dorrill stated that ad valorem taxes will have to cover the bad debts. Ms. Flagg stated that a payment plan may be established. Commissioner Matthews stated that although everyone should pay something toward the service they receive, the public dollars spent to monitor such a program would have to be considered. Mr. Dotrill stated that one of the proposals that deserves merit is the capping of assessed values for certain county-wide ad valorem based services at a pre-determined amount. He said that although this is currently not legal it should be considered as to the whole tax equity issue. City Manager Woodruff stated that in the present environment if a person is transported and eligible for Medicare, that person is the one who files the claim and the check is sent to that person, not the County. He pointed out to the City Council that the Board's approval of authorizing their Staff to accept the assignments is a major step to eliminate fraud. Mr. Woodruff distributed a City Proposal to the Board. He stated that there Is no cap in the amount that the insurance companies will pay, there policies state that they will pay 80~ of a reasonable bill. He pointed out that any money collected from the insurance companies is money not collected from the taxpayers. City Manager Woodruff revealed that for every $50.00 the fee is Page May 11, 1994 raised, lowers the ad valorem that is paid by all. He suggested that the fee be raised to $400.00 to create an equitable situation between all the taxpayers versus all the users. He suggested that the 96/96 Budget reflect a drop in the standardized fee to $250.00, then imple- ment a non-ad valorem. He said that this will not create equity but there is no idea/ system. Dr. Woodruff reviewed a memorandum regarding a conversation he had with Guy Carlton, Tax Collector, which is included in the City Proposal. He reiterated that although this is not an option for this year, if Staff were authorized now to work with the Tax Collector, all of the legal steps could be completed thereby a/lowing the ad valorem base to be moved to a non-ad valorem base at next year's budgeting process. Dr. Woodruff stated that the City position Is as follows; a stan- dardized fee, the acceptance of Medicare a~signments, to work together to move away from ad valorem to a fixed fee and for this year propose a fee of $400.00 moving to $260.00 next year with non-ad valorem. In response to Councilperson Pennington, Mr. Woodruff confirmed that the program would now include everyone county-wide. Commissioner Volpe remarked that he has two problems with the City Proposal. He said that a flat fee would not include commercial pro- perties. He stated that the Inclusion of the commercial properties may even lower the cost for the individual property owners. He stated that the second problem Is charging a $400.00 fee for a $266.00 ser- vice. Dr. Woodruff stated that charging any fee higher than $250.00 is a step in the right direction because It reduces the ad valorem and puts more on the user. Ms. Flagg clarified that when a medicare assignment is accepted, each insurance company gives what they consider a reasonable fee. She stated that medicare has set the reasonable fee at $249.?8, and when they do that you can only bill the patient for the remaining 20~ balance. Page Nay 11, 1994 In response to Commissioner Volpe, Ns. Flagg replied that the budget for E.N.S. will be reduced $100,000.00 by accepting medicare assignments. Dr. Woodruff indicated that the County can assign service fees higher than what medicare assigns. Commissioner Matthews asked if under this program patients who are treated at the scene and not transported are sent a bill? Ms. Flagg stated that under this program they will not be sent a bill. She said that since the treatment is not reimbursable by Insurance companies a great deal of time is wasted trying to collect the bill. County Manager Dotrill stated tt would require a change in policy. He said that under the current policy they are sent a nominal bill. Councilperson Van Aredale asked if E.M.S. is taking in less income with the proposed budget? Ms. Flagg stated that would be difficult to project because the County has taken a great step, by accepting assignment the money comes directly to the E.M.S. system. She said that E.M.S. is projecting $2.2 million in user fees based upon accepting the assignment. In response to Councilperson Van Arsdale, Ms. Flagg stated that $2.7 million was projected for the current year which would be less on fees. Councilperson Van Arsdale stated that in calculating cost for ser- vice the uncollectable debt must be treated as an expense. County Manager Dorrtll stated that the County write8 off approxi- mately 30~ which from a State wide perspective, the collection rate to average. County Manager Dotrill stated that he will advise the City Council of the date the E.M.S. budget will he presented to the Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Constantine applauded Staff for their efforts. (2090) Item CITY/COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGR~qENT - CITY OF NAPLZS APPROVED CONCEPTUAL INTEI~LOCAL AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO LEGAL I~'VIEW; COLLIER Page 16 May 11, 1994 COU~ TO MOR~ M/TH CTTY OF R~ TO A~I~ GRO~ ~AG~ P~ ~~ OF ~ CI~ ~ CO~ Councilperson Sullivan stated that an Interlocal Agreement regarding Affordable Housing is a goal that both the City and County have been striving for. He said that the proposed North Road Project is a mechanism that precipitated moving ahead with the agreement. Councilperson Sullivan reported that he and Commissioner Constantine worked with the parties involved in the North Road Project to secure an agreement that would allow us to proceed with the affor- dable housing for the elderly portion of the North Road Project. He said that the agreement dealt with density, site, situation and cost of the land per unit. He said that part of the agreement was that the City would delegate Community Block Grant Funds in the amount of $100,000.00 toward the project to lower the unit cost of the land. He indicated that the County would match fund~ to the project. Commissioner Constantine stated that during the discussions he clearly indicated that Collier County was not in a position to dele- gate cash to a private development. He said that through impact fee waivers and other programs, there would be an excess of $100,000.00 available toward the project. He said that the question is how and where In the process can the County assist in assuring that the funds are matched? He stated that the developer would like to see the funds matched early so that the project can move forward. Councilperson Sullivan requested acceptance of the plan today in order to move forward with the development with assurance that the commitments made will be met. He stated that the City of Naples has voted unanimously to apportion the Community Block Grant Funds in the amount indicated. Commissioner Constantine stated that one point that must be con- sidered is the density Issue. He said that at this point the property will not be annexed. He pointed out that the density has been lowered. He stated that only the 80 elderly units remain. Co~lmisstoner Constantine indicated that the extra property could Page 17 Nay ~1, ~994 be designed and used as a passive park. Councilperson Sullivan stated that having concluded the agreement it was decided to move forward on the Interlocal Agreement. Councilperson Tarrant pointed out that his approval of the agreement was based on the information that the Senior Citizens that would occupy this facility would have an annual Income not to exceed 815,000.00. Councilperson Sullivan confirmed the information. In response to Commissioner Volpe, Commissioner Constantine replied that the developer ie looking for conceptual approval of this concept because it is different than originally planned where annexa- tion would have been required. He confirmed that it will have to be processed through the County. Councilperson Sullivan stated that he is requesting a level of comfort provided to allow all that has been done to be dropped and begin anew with the County process. Councilperson Sullivan pointed out that everyone made compromises on this issue. The following people spoke on the subject: Joanna Flashman Susan Bartholf Mayor Munzer referred to the draft of the Interlocal Agreement, he requested acceptance from both the City Council and the Board of County Commissioners. Greg Mlhaltc, Collier County Affordable Housing Director, requeated conceptual approval so that the Agreement can be forwarded to the County Legal Staff for legal review. He said that it would be brought back at the next Joint meeting. Commissioner Constantine confirmed that at this point we are con- ceptually agreeing to an Interlocal Agreement between City and County to address affordable housing in general. He stated that the Agreement will be reviewed for legal sufficiency. Councilper.on Sullivan ~oved to approve the Intsrloca! Agreement U on~lixl~d bF Mz'. Mihal~c, seconded by Councllpsraon Pennington. Page 18 May 11, 1994 Mayor Musnzer reiterated that the motion approves conceptually accepting the Interlocal Agreement. Councilperson Sullivan confirmed that his motion is to approve the Interlocal Agreement dependent on the condition as outlined by Mr. Mihalic; that it be reviewed by legal staff and come back before the Board of County Commissioners and City Council in final draft version. Councilperson Pennington confirmed that was his understanding of the motion. Upon call for the question, the ~otion carried ?/0. Co~/mmi~ner Volpe ~oved to conceptually approve an Interlocal Agreement between Collier County and the City of Naples to Jointly work together to the achievement of the requirements of the respective Gro~thM~n~ge~ent Plans as it relates to the provision of affordable housing units. Seconded by Coalsstoner Norrts. Commissioner Volpe questioned the goals of both the City and County. He asked how to reach the goals and how the City will par- tt¢tpate? Commissioner Matthews asked what was the proposed ratio of the split? Mr. Mthaltc stated that we will all be taking credit for units that are constructed in the urban area. Commissioner Matthews asked if they can be counted twice? City Planner Susan Golden stazed that It Is hoped that we can move away from the Issue of credit and work towards a community wide goal within the urban area. She stated that It is possible that the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will not require a specific number each if they are presented with a document that both the City and County agree upon. She indicated that within one year of adoption that the City and County each revise their housing elements within their Growth Management Plans. City Manager Woodruff stated that DCA has told the City that as long as we can show a cooperative effort by both bodies they will be willing to accept a change to our Comprehensive Plan that will eltmt- Page Z9 May 11, 1994 hate that specific number. Upon cll! for the question the ~otton carried 4/0 (Co~tsstoner Saunae~s out). Commissioner Constantine requested a written response to the various questions that have arisen as to how we can financially address the Countyts commitment. County Attorney Cuyler agreed to have a response withim three weeks. Mayor Munzer requested that the City Attorney confer with County Attorney Cuyler and report her findings to the City Council. e** Co~lsstoner Constantine left the meeting st this time sse It was the consensus of the City of Naples and the Board of County Commissioners to continue Items #4D and #4B to the meeting of September 14, 1994. (3383) Item~3D TTL)DAT~ ON FROPOSED UTILITY INTEXCONNeCTS - FRES~NTED Mike McNees, Acting Utilities Administrator, stated that he will report on the status of progress that has been made on emergency interconnections of the City and County potable water system. He stated that both Staffs have met and agreed on every relevant Issue. He said that the County has presented an agreement to the City for their review. He stated that he expects that within a month there could be an agreement that stipulates that each party would bear equal expense to make connections. City Manager Woodruff commented that both systems could have emergencies that would require the use of the others water. He said that the a~reement would be a safeguard. He applauded the County for init~attng this community effort. County Manager Dotrill stated that this is a real opportunity for inter-governmental cooperation. Councilperson Tarrant asked if the City would retain the ability to terminate the "emergency"? Page 20 May 11, 1994 Dr. Woodruff replied that the final agreement will have to be approved by both the City and the County. Tape #3 (117) COI~qU~I~ R~DEV'L'LOI:'M~qT AGKNCZKS - PRESENTED Dr. Woodruff reported that the County has requested an update on the Ctty's Community Redevelopment efforts because the County is con- sidering the creation of a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). He stated that included in the Executive Summary is an overview of the Downtown revitiltzatton effort under the City's CRA program. Dr. Woodruff confirmed that the City will be happy to meet with the Board of County CommAssioners and/or Staff to explain the Ctty's experience with their own CRA. County Manager Derrill stated that the intent of this item Is to ask for assistance based on the expertenc~ of the City. It was the consensus of both bodies to hear Item #4D at this time. (217) REPORT ON BEACH PARK - PRESENTED Dr. Jan $taiger, City Natural Resource Manager, stated that the data included In the Executive Summary had been compiled for a variety of reasons, one of the major purposes was to provide the information to Coastal Engineering Consultants in order to Justify the State funding for beach restoration. Dr. Staiger stated that he took Into consideration the proposed additional parking for Tigertall Beach. He said he did not add the 70 parking spaces added at the South Beach on Marco Island. Dr. Staiger stated that there are approximately 2,400 public parking spaces in Collier County. He said that the City has 31~ of the beach length and provides approximately 50~ of the available parking. Dr. Statger pointed out that in order to determine the actual Page 21 May 11, 1994 lengths of publicly accessible beach, the standard of a ~ mile walking distance from an access point was used to determine how much accessible beach is available. He said that this data is being used by the engineering consultants in the beach restoration planning pro- cesa. (37~) CLJ~ PA~S UFDATE - WRITTER PRESL~TATIOR TO BE D/STRIB~D Dr. Woodruff suggested that a written update on the status of the Clam Bay waters be presented because Mr. Neil is unavailable. Commissioner Volpe remarked that this is the last time he will be at a Joint meeting in an official capacity. He stated that the City and County are making great strides in working together and encouraged further Joint efforts. There being no further business for the Good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by Order of the Chair - Time: 12:30 P.M. ATTEST: DWIGHT g. BROCK,-~LERK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOARD OF ~N~NG APPEALS/EX OFFICIO/ffOVERNING BgA~b(S) OF SPEC~fL DISTRIC~ U~R ITS / [T~ mtnufes approve by the Board on as pres~f~ted d or as corrected Page 22