Agenda 02/14/2017 Item #16D2 Proposed Agenda Changes
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
February 14,2017
Continue Item 6A to the March 14,2017 BCC Meeting: Public Petition request from Mr.
Christopher Flint regarding yard waste pickup for larger land owners. (Petitioner's
request)
Move Item 16A8 to Item 11D: ***This item has been continued from the January 10,
2017 BCC meeting.*** Recommendation to adopt a Resolution to hold a public hearing to
consider vacating an unimproved 30-foot wide public right- of-way described as "Avenue
B" and a portion of an unimproved 30-foot wide public right-of-way described as "First
Street," according to the COL-LEE-CO TERRACE subdivision plat, as recorded in Plat
Book 1, Page 32 of the Public Records of Collier County, Florida. The subject property is
located on the south side of U.S. 41 between Frederick Street and Palm Street in Section 11,
Township 50 South, Range 25 East, Collier County,Florida. (Commissioner Fiala's
request)
Withdraw Item 16A10: Recommendation to approve and authorize the County Manager
or his designee to execute an after the fact deductive Change Order No. 2 to Earth Tech
Enterprises,2016 Beach Renourishment under Contract No. 16-7009.
(This deductive change order item was included in the Change Order Report(16E8) in
today's Consent Agenda.)
Move Item 16D2 to Item 11E:
Recommendation to decline an offer to
purchase the Bank of the Everglades
Building for historic preservation and other
public uses. (Commissioner McDaniel's
request)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to decline an offer to purchase the Bank of the Everglades Building for historic
preservation and other public uses.
OBJECTIVE: To consider the opportunities and expenses associated with acquisition of the historic
Everglades Bank Building in Everglades City.
CONSIDERATIONS: Collier County has been offered an opportunity to acquire the historic Everglades
Bank Building in Everglades City. The property is located at 201 Broadway Avenue West, Folio
#83496040002. The property is approximately .23 acres; the original 1926 two-story structure was 1750
square feet per floor; a subsequent 1956 addition added 831 square feet on both floors. The current owner
is Robert Flick. The County has received an offer letter from Ellen Chadwell, Mr. Flick’s attorney,
indicating that he will entertain an offer in the range of $500,000 to $750,000.
The Bank of the Everglades was chartered in 1923, and the building was completed in 1926 by Barron G.
Collier. It was the only bank in Collier County for thirty-six years. After Hurricane Donna in 1960, the
bank closed and its assets were moved to the Bank of Immokalee. It has housed the office of the Humble
Oil Company, the Everglades Echo newspaper, and most recently has been used as a bed and breakfast.
According to the offer letter, the structure still houses the old bank vault, and also includes an original
freestanding safe. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated local
historic site.
Acquisition of the building is not contemplated in any Museum Division long-range plans. The Division
maintains a presence in Everglades City via the Museum of the Everglades, a 2800-square-foot facility
located in the former Collier-era laundry building, located at 105 Broadway Avenue West, just across the
street from the Bank Building. The Museum of the Everglades features permanent and temporary exhibit
space and a small theater room. The facility has two fulltime authorized positions and an annual operating
budget of $218,300 for FY 17, funded by Tourist Development Taxes.
If the Board decides it is interested in pursuing purchase of the Bank Building, a significant amount of
due diligence is needed. Considerations should include the following:
Title work
Appraisals
Structural Assessment
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Community Input/Visioning Study to determine future use(s)
Restoration/Renovation Estimates
Zoning and Permitting Considerations
City of Everglades restrictions on alterations to designated historic sites
Florida State Historic Preservation Office requirements for the treatment of places on
the National Register
Staffing and Operating Costs
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with declining this offer. If the Board decides it
is interested in pursuing purchase, staff can return with a complete picture of the cost of due diligence, as
well as potential funding sources.
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this
item.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been approved by the County Attorney, raises no legal
issue, and requires majority support for approval or direction. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners declines the offer to purchase the
Bank of the Everglades Building for historic preservation and other public uses.
Prepared by: Amanda Townsend, Museum Director
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. EBB offer letter (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.2
Item Summary: Recommendation to decline an offer to purchase the Bank of the Everglades
Building for historic preservation and other public uses.
Meeting Date: 02/14/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Operations Analyst – Public Services Department
Name: Hailey Margarita Alonso
01/23/2017 10:10 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Department Head - Public Services – Public Services Department
Name: Steve Carnell
01/23/2017 10:10 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Public Services Department Amanda O. Townsend Additional Reviewer Completed 01/23/2017 5:29 PM
Public Services Department Joshua Hammond Additional Reviewer Completed 01/24/2017 10:28 AM
Public Services Department Hailey Margarita Alonso Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 01/26/2017 11:12 AM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 01/30/2017 1:25 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 01/30/2017 1:37 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 01/31/2017 5:18 PM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 02/02/2017 5:15 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 02/06/2017 10:05 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 02/14/2017 9:00 AM
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Packet Pg. 546 Attachment: EBB offer letter (2617 : Decline an offer to purchase the Bank of the Everglades building)