Agenda 02/14/2017 Item #16A1102/14/2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to review and approve the proposed projects list to be submitted for the FY2018
Big Cypress Basin Local Partnership Grants Program.
OBJECTIVE: To seek financial assistance from the Big Cypress Basin to implement project s for
stormwater, water supply, alternative water supply and water conservation.
CONSIDERATIONS: The annual Big Cypress Basin (BCB) Local Partnership Grant submittal process
has been announced. The BCB Partnership Grant cycle provides funding for qualified capital construction
projects in fiscal year 2018 and will be available after October 1, 2017, to support County and City flood
protection or infrastructure improvements such as: stormwater, flood control, ecosystem restoration and
alternative water supply projects. The BCB requires that all grant applications be approved by the local
government prior to submittal. In addition to being approved by the local government, the projects should
be completed within an 18-month period (October 2, 2017 through March 30, 2018).
Stormwater staff within the Growth Management Department has coordinated with the Public Utilities
department, along with other departments, to identify projects in the approved Five -Year Work Plan that
meet the BCB Partnership Grant qualifications and are, or will be, considered ‘shovel-ready’ by early
2018.
The following proposed projects are submitted in priority order for the Board’s review and approval:
1. Utility Project: 24-inch Irrigation Quality Water Main Optimization;
The objective of this project is to improve the reliability of Irrigation Quality (IQ) Reuse water
and to provide the capability to increase IQ production in coordination with the aquifer storage
and recovery (ASR) well currently under cycle testing. Increased use of supplemental water
sources decreases use of permitted resources.
The North County Water Reclamation Facility (NCWRF) on Goodlette-Frank Road currently
produces 8-11 million gallons per day of IQ water. Much of this production is shipped to
customers by a 24” IQ water main on Immokalee Road. There is one 18” pipe between the
NCWRF and Immokalee Road that is undersized. Adding a parallel 24” pipe allows IQ water to
be shipped faster and more efficiently. Two pipes provide reliability, so that if one fails or
requires maintenance, customers can still be served.
The implementation of this project involves running the 24” pipeline from the NCWRF north
along Goodlette-Frank Road, jogging west and then running north along Creekside Street and a
Florida Power and Light easement. The new main ties into the existing 24” main on the north
side of Immokalee Road via directional drill.
Cost: The estimated construction cost is $ 2.5 million; grant request: $ 625,000 (25%).
2. Stormwater Project: Lely Branch Weir Water Control Structure;
The Lely area in East Naples is one of the most rapidly urbanizing regions of western Collier
County. The area is bounded by Radio Road on the north, Collier Boulevard (CR 951) on the
east, wetlands of Dollar Bay and Rookery Bay on the South, and Haldeman Creek on the west.
Characteristic of the low relief coastal wetland basins of Southwest Florida, the area has poor
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stormwater drainage, leading to frequent nuisance flooding during the wet season and also rapid
draw-down of surface and groundwater levels from the lakes and shallow aquifers during the dry
season. Stormwater runoff conveyance by two systems of mosquito control canals/ditches
constructed in the fifties (Lely Main and Lely Manor Canals), was not adequate to pro vide the
level of service for flood control and water quality protection. The Lely Canal Basin discharges
into the estuarine waters of Dollar Bay, while the Lely Manor Basin discharges into Rookery
Bay.
The project will involve construction of a new water control structure on the Lely Branch Canal
just north of the Rattlesnake Hammock Road culvert crossing. The structure will be fitted with a
30’ long gated weir with three dual leaf gates to provide seasonal storage, treatment and regulated
release of stormwater runoff from the rapidly urbanizing west central Lely Area Stormwater
Improvement Project (LASIP) basin to the Lely Main Canal. The project will provide flood
control, groundwater recharge and improved timing and volume of freshwater discharges to
Dollar Bay Estuary.
Cost: The estimated construction cost is $300,000; grant request: $150,000 (50%).
3. Stormwater Project: Golden Gate City Stormwater Outfall;
The project, a multi-year, multi-phase master planned rehabilitation effort will improve
collection, treatment and conveyance of stormwater runoff within the four square mile area of
Golden Gate City. Stormwater runoff from this 50-year old system is conveyed to the Golden
Gate Canal System, which discharges into the impaired waters of Naples Bay. Most areas of the
City are single family residential lots.
The majority of the stormwater structures are in fair to poor condition. The existing system is
generally 35 to 45 years in age and at the end of its useful life. In addition, the stormwat er
structures, especially the pillbox type, are in poor condition with limited ability to access and
clean. Many of the concrete tops are cracked and broken. The concrete supports for the top slabs
have been dislodged at many locations. The majority of the stormwater pipe is corrugated steel
culverts and severely deteriorated. Many pipes located within the City have failed by
deformation and corrosion. The original stormwater pipe construction provided minimal cover
over the pipe to the top of pavement. As a result, the use of a flexible pipe material and its
subsequent deformation has caused reflective cracking at many roadway crossings.
An emphasis will be placed on water quality improvement aspects, including, reconstruction of
roadside swales, and installation of sediment traps and the creation of sumps in the stormwater
structures.
Cost: The estimated construction cost of this phase will be $ 2.0 million; grant request: $700,000
(35%).
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal
issues at this time, and requires majority vote for approval. Any grants that are received will come back
to the Board for review. -JAK
FISCAL IMPACT: The total amount of funding applied for from Big Cypress Basin is $1,475,000 with
a local match commitment of $3,325,000. The proposed stormwater CIP projects for FY18 are estimated
to be $2.5 million, which includes Lely Branch Weir Water Control Structure with a proposed budget of
$300,000 and the Golden Gate City Stormwater Outfall with a proposed budget of $2.0 million. If funds
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from Big Cypress Basin are awarded, the local match will be available within the Stormwater Capital
Improvement Fund 325. The source of funds is transfers from the General Fund (001) and Unincorporated
Area General Fund (111). Funding for the proposed utility project ($2.5 million) and the corresponding
matching funds is available in Wastewater User Fee Fund (414) and will require a budget amendment.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: These projects meet the current Growth Management Plan
standards to ensure the adequacy and availability of viable public facilities.
RECOMMENDATION: To review and approve the proposed project list to be submitted for the
FY2018 Big Cypress Basin Local Partnership Grants Program.
Prepared by: Elly Soto McKuen, Project Manager, Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees and Program
Management Division, Growth Management Department
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.A.11
Item Summary: Recommendation to review and approve the proposed projects list to be
submitted for the FY2018 Big Cypress Basin Local Partnership Grants Program. (Fiscal Impact
$1,475,000)
Meeting Date: 02/14/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Project Manager, CRA – Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management
Name: Elly McKuen
01/18/2017 9:06 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - IF, CPP & PM – Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program
Management
Name: Amy Patterson
01/18/2017 9:06 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Growth Management Department Judy Puig Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 01/18/2017 9:48 AM
Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management Gerald Kurtz Additional Reviewer Completed 01/18/2017 4:46 PM
Public Utilities Planning and Project Management Tom Chmelik Additional Reviewer Completed 01/19/2017 11:34 AM
Public Utilities Operations Support Joseph Bellone Additional Reviewer Completed 01/19/2017 12:15 PM
Growth Management Department Jeanne Marcella Level 2 Division Administrator Completed 01/20/2017 9:24 AM
Grants Edmond Kushi Level 2 Grants Review Completed 01/20/2017 10:56 AM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 01/20/2017 11:33 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 01/25/2017 2:18 PM
Office of Management and Budget Susan Usher Additional Reviewer Completed 01/27/2017 12:10 PM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 02/06/2017 3:36 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 02/06/2017 10:29 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 02/14/2017 9:00 AM
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