Ordinance 2015-16 ORDINANCE NO. 2015 - 1 6
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2002-63,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AS THE CONSERVATION COLLIER
IMPLEMENTATION ORDINANCE, IN ORDER TO MODIFY THE
NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE AND QUORUM REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, November 5, 2002, the electorate of Collier County authorized
a levy of 0.25 mill ad valorem property tax for a period of not to exceed 10 (ten years, for
acquisition, protection, restoration, and, management of environmentally sensitive lands in
Collier County for the benefit of present and future generations; and
WHEREAS, accordingly, the Board of County Collier County Commissioners (Board)
adopted Ordinance No. 2002-63, The Conservation Collier Implementation Ordinance, which
established the Conservation Collier Program and its Land Acquisition Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to amend Section 8 of The Conservation Collier
Implementation Ordinance in order to modify the number of Advisory Committee Members that
make up the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee and the number of Advisory Committee
Members required for a quorum.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
SECTION ONE: AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8 OF ORDINANCE NO. 2002-63, AS
AMENDED.
Section 8 of Ordinance No. 2002-63, as amended, is hereby amended as follows:
Section 8 - Land Acquisition Advisory Committee.
1. Appointment and Composition. The land acquisition advisory committee shall be
composed of nine (9) members who are appointed by and will serve at the pleasure of the Board
of County Commissioners in accordance with Ordinance No. 2001-55, as amended. When active
acquisition phases are not in place, the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee shall be composed
of seven (7) members. Membership of The Land Acquisition Advisory Committee shall
comprise broad and balanced representation of the interests of Collier County citizens, including.
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a. Environmental.,land management, and conservation interests in Collier County.
b. Agricultural and business interests in Collier County.
c. Educational interests in Collier County, and
d. General civic and citizen interests from throughout the county.
Individual members of the land acquisition advisory committee shall have expertise, knowledge
or interest in ecology, conservation of natural resources, real estate or land acquisition, land
appraisal, land management, eco-tourism or environmental education. A nominee shall submit
to the Board of County Commissioners written evidence of his or her expertise, knowledge or
interest in any of the above. The members of this committee should include representatives from
different areas of Collier County.
4. Officers, Quorum and Rules of Procedure. At its earliest opportunity, the membership of
the Committee shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from among the members.
Officers'terms shall be for a period of one (1) year, with eligibility for reelection.
The presence of five (5) or more members shall constitute a quorum of the Committee
necessary to take action and transact business, unless active acquisition phases are not in place,
in which case four (4) or more members shall constitute a quorum. The Committee shall, by
majority vote of the entire membership, adopt rules of procedure for the transaction of business.
The Land Acquisition Advisory Committee shall comply with the applicable requirements of the
Florida Sunshine Law, and shall keep a written record of meetings, resolutions, findings and
determinations in accordance with Chapter 112, Florida Statutes. Copies of all Committee
minutes, resolutions, reports, and exhibits shall be submitted to the Board of County
Commissioners.
SECTION TWO: Conflict and Severability.
In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other ordinance of Collier County or other
applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion.
SECTION THREE: Inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Laws
and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinances may be renumbered
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or re-lettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section,"
"article," or any other appropriate word.
SECTION FOUR: Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon receipt of notice from the Secretary of State
that this Ordinance has been filed with the Secretary of State.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, this iO't h day of , 2015.
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ATTEST: =`,. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK;Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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� �- uty Clerk TIM NANCE, CHAIRMAN
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signature only,
Approved as to form and legality:
Jennifer A. Belpedio, unty Attorney \�
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT Of STATE
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RICK SCOTT KEN DETZNER
Governor Secretary of State
February 13, 2015
Honorable Dwight E. Brock
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Collier County
Post Office Box 413044
Naples, Florida 34101-3044
Attention: Teresa L. Cannon, BMR Senior Clerk
Dear Mr. Brock:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, this will acknowledge receipt of your
electronic copy of Collier County Ordinance No. 2015-16, which was filed in this office on February 12,
2015.
Sincerely,
Ernest L. Reddick
Program Administrator
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R. A. Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
Telephone: (850) 245-6270 • Facsimile: (850) 488-9879
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