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BCC Minutes 08/29/1989 R Naples, Florida, AuGust 29, 1989 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Board of County Commissioners ~n and for the County of Collier, and also acting as the Board of Zoning Appeals and as the governing board(s) of such special distr~cts as have been created according to ]aw and having conducted bus~ness herein, met on this date at 9:00 A.M. In REGULAR S~SSION in Building "F" of the Government Complex, East Naples, Florida, with the following members present~ CHAIRMAN: Burr L. Saunders VICE-CHAIRMAN: Ma'- A. Masse, Jr. Richard S. Shanahan Michael J. Volpe Anne Goodn~ght ALSO PRESENT: 3ames C. Giles, Clerk: 3ohn Yonkosky, F~nance D/rector; Ellle Hoffman, Annallese Kraft, and Maureen Kenyon, Deputy Clerks; Nell Dorrill, County Manager~ Ron McLemore, Assistant County Manager; Tom Olliff, Assistant to the County Manager; Ken Cuyler, County Attorney; Kevtn O'Donnell, Public Services Administrator; George Archibald, Transportation Services Administrator; Frank Brutt, Community Development Administrator: Walter Carter, Transportation Director; 3ohn Boldt, Water Management Director: George Barton, EMS Director; William Lorenz, Environmental Services Administrator; Ken Baginski, Planning Services Manager; John MadaJewski, Project Review Services Manager; Nancy Israelson, Administrative Assistant to the Board; and Deputy Tom Storrar, Sheriff's Office. Page AUGUST 29, 1989 MINUTES OF REGULAR BCC MEETINGS FOR AUGUST 8 AND 15f 1989t APPROVED OouissIoner Hesse moved, seconded by Commissioner Shan~h~n ~nd carried unanimously, that the minutes for the meetings of Au~tl~t 8 ~nd 15, 1989, be approved as presented. Itcm #3 AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVED WITH CHANGES Couisstoner Shanahan moved, seconded by Commissioner Hales ~nd carried unanimously, that the agenda and consent agenda be approved with the following changes: Item 6C1 - Recommendation that the Board adopt the First Annual Capital Improvement Element Update of the Collier County Growth Management Plan - Continued to 9/26/89. 2 o Item 14B1 - Recommendation to award the Bid #89-1443 for tree cutting and disposal of forty trees in the Lee Cypress area to R-B Lawn Services, Inc. - Continued until further review. 3e Item 9G2 - Recommendation that the Board of County Co--tssioners award Bid #89-1449 for a DSN Track Type Dozer for $276,046 to Kelly Tractor of Ft. Myers - Withdrawn. Item 9A2 - Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners approve routine conveyance for Lake Champagne Villa utilities, subject to County Attorney's legal review - Added. Goodland Marina item to be presented in two week~ - per County Attorney Cuyler. Item #9A1 EMERGENCY DECLARED; SELECTION & NEGOTIATION PROCESS WAIVED: STAFF TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACT WITH W. LAMAR EVERS, INC. FOR SURVEYING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ~30fO00 Project Review Services Manager Madajewski stated that this item is a request for declaration of an emergency status to allow the Community Development Services Department to enter into a contract for surveying services for an interim period of time. He advised that during the budgeting process, it has been determined that it will be much more feasible and cost effective to contract for the County's surveying services rather than provide them in-house. He indicated that Project Review Services has the need for on-going dally surveying services as part of the right-of-way permitting process which deal~ Page 2 AUGUST 29, 1989 with the single-family and smaller use homes. He explained that based on the proposed budget to be adopted, the County's surveying Staff will no longer exist, as of October 1st. Mr. MadaJewski noted that the Commission authorized Staff to begin the required RFP process for uniform surveying services throughout the County on August 22, 1989, but he has since learned that this process will take from 9-12 weeks. He indicated that Staff has received quotations from W. Lamar Evers, Inc., at $40/hour; A. Trigs & Associates, Inc. at $55/hour; and Wilson, Miller, Barton, Soll& Peek, Inc. at $65/hour. He stated that he is requesting that Staff be authorized to negotiate a contract with W. Lamar Evers, Inc., for a period not to exceed 120 calendar days for the maximum amount of $30,000. County Manager Dorrill advised that he has put the applicable County employees on notice several weeks ago, as to what his intent was regarding the budget. He noted that there has been one resigna- tion submitted by the party crew chief who will be taking a Job in the private sector; and two requests for transfers have been received to fill other vacancies. He indicated that this will result in a $100,000 savings the first year. Conissioner Shanahan moved, seconded by Comm~ssioner Goodn~ght and carried unanimously, to declare that a valid public aMrgsncy exists; waive the selection and negotiation process for contracting for professional services; and Staff authorized to negotiate a contract with W. Lamar Evers, Inc. for survey].ng services for a per~od not to exceed 120 calendar days or an amount not to exceed $SO,000. Page 3 AUGUST 29, [989 Itl~m egA2 CON~EYANCZ AND ACCEPTANCE OF UTILITY FACILITIES WITHIN RIVIZRA COLON~ GOLF ESTATES AT LAK~ CHAMPAGNE VILLAS - APPROVED SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY COOHTY ATTORNEY County Manager Dorrill explained that this item is the routine conveyance and acceptance of utility facilities constructed within Riviera Colony Golf Estates for a project called Lake Champagne Villas. He indicated that he understands that the documents have been received, and he is recommending acceptance of those facilities, con- ditioned on the final review by the County Attorney's Office. There were no speakers. Com~tssioner Haase moved, seconded by Commissioner Sh~nmhmn and carried unanimously, to accept the utility facilities for Lake Champagne Villas, subject to final review by the County Attorney. Recorded in O.R. Book 1466, Pages 2274-228! Itea #9B1 RECO~NDATION THAT CHAIRMAN OF ECG EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ANCHOR ENGINEERING FOR SURVEYING SERVICES RE ALIGNMENT OF 25TH AVE., EXTENDED EASTWARDLY APPROXIMATELY SEVEN MILES - CONTINUED TO 9/12/89 Transportation Director Carter stated that on February 21, 1989, the Commission authorized Staff to distribute RFP's for surveying services for the possible extension of 25th Avenue, S.W., in the Golden Gate Estates area. He indicated that on April 3, 1989, RFP's were received from: Agnoli, Barber & Brundage, Inc.; Anchor Engineering; W. Lamar Evers, Inc.; and Aim Engineering & Surveying. Mr. Carter advised that the Consultant Selection Committee ana- lyzed the scheduling and the pricing from each firm, and concluded that the the best professional firm was Anchor Engineering. He explained that Staff has negotiated a contract with the the selected firm for a maximum amount of $45,000. He called attention to Article 4.05 of the contract which deals with interest payments on overdue invoices, noting that the Finance Department has a problem with this, and therefore, this will be deleted from the contract. In answer to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Carter advised that when reviewing each line Item, Anchor Engineering can produce a lot of Page 4 AUGUST 29, 1989 information at a very low cost to the County, and Lamar Evers, Inc. is unable to do this. He noted that the hourly rates of Anchor Engineering are slightly higher than those of Lamar Evers, but when taking into consideration what will be furnished for a small number of hours, the contract is actually less. Commissioner Shanahan noted that there is the possibility that a taxing district may be established in this area. Mr. Carter reported that several people in this area have expressed a desire for this road to come into being. Commissioner Goodnight stated that the problem she has with this area becoming a Special Taxing District is that the mass majority of the people in th]s area will not have access to C.R. 951, and she feels that there may be some inequities relating to the people who will have to travel an extra 30-12 miles to get to C.R. 951. Mr. Carter stated that there are several pieces of land imme- diately north of the alley that will be losing their access as 1-75 is completed, noting that the proposed road is two miles north of the alley and parallel with same, and this could be a means of access for those people. Mr. 3elf Hill, landowner ~n the subject area, stated that he believes that Anchor Engineering has a conflict of interest on this particular project since they represent 3ames A. Broom, Jr., Trust, from Virginia which purchased most of this land, except for his land which has been bulldozed and another party's land which has been bulldozed for an access. He suggested that the Board of County Commissioners look into this matter before any action is taken. He questioned whether a road is being built for one man, or for several people? Mr. Ron Hurt, President of Anchor Engineering, advised that his firm responded to the RFP for the surveying of this project, and since they had previously worked in this area for a private developer, they were able to provide the service in a very short period of time, and at an economical rate. With regard to the comment relating to a Page AUGUST 29, 1989 conflict of interest, he stated that he believes that this should be determined by the Commission. He explained that ~t was clearly declared in the proposal submitted by Anchor Engineering that they had been working for the person who bought the property, which he intends to farm. Commissioner Vo]pe questioned how large the tract of land is that the Trust controls7 Mr. Hurt replied that this property encompasses approximately six sections. Commissioner Hasse indicated that he does not dispute the need for the subject road, but questioned the amount of traffic that will be using the road7 Mr. Carter advised that there will be no immediate effect on the Growth Management Plan but, in the future, the road could have a definite effect in relieving some of the collectors in the Golden Gate Estates area. Commissioner Saunders stated that the proposal that was submitted by Anchor Engineering included a disclosure of the representation of the 3ames Brown Trust, and he questioned whether Mr. Carter feels that there is a conflict of interest that would result in the private interest of the Trust being more heavily represented, in lieu of the public trust7 Mr. Carter replied that these are professional ser- vices, and Anchor's surveying license is on the line if they misrepre- sent any surveying documents. He indicated that he believes that they will truly and factually represent what they find, without any preju- dice. He advised that he does not believe that there is a conflict of interest. Commissioner Volpe noted that he has concerns as to whether the County should spend $45,000 to do this survey. He indicated that this is not part of the Growth Management Plan; the County is competing for dollars; it is unknown as to who will benefit from the seven mile road; the owner of the property has 4,000 acres, and it will behoove him to do the work. Commissioner Goodnight stated that Alligator Alley d~vides Golden Gate Estates into the southern and northern portions. She noted that Page 6 AUGUST 29, 1989 Everglades Boulevard will have a crossover, but It will not have an entrance or exit to 1-75. She indicated that the people in the area south of the Alley will be completely cut off from Getting into Naples, unless they Go across the Alley to Golden Gate Boulevard, to C.R. 951, and then take a left or right on C.R. 951 to make their way to Pine Ridge Road, or the new Vanderbilt Extension to get into Naples. She noted that these people will be traveling an additlon&l 35-40 miles. She advised that the proposed road, connecting into Everglades Boulevard, will Give these people access to Naples and their places of business without having to travel the extra 55-40 miles. She noted that the State is not making any types of provisions to allow these people to Get in or out of their area, except for the crossover of Everglades Boulevard. She indicated that there are several hundred people in the area that will be usin~ the acces~ o~ this road. Mr. Carter advised that petitions have been received ~rom some o~ the property owners in the area, requesting the road. He noted that due to the FDOT removing the access points north of the Alley, there may be the possibility that they will participate in the funding of the road. Commissioner Saunders fndlcated that this is a feasibility report for ~he alignment of the road, and decisions will need to be made as to whether a Taxing District is to be set up, or if the James Brown Trust may be willing to participate, etc. Commissioner Shanahan stated that he believes that the ~easibility study is important, and the accessibility to the road will be a necessity. He explained that he is concerned as to whether some o~ the owners private property rights have been violated, and this needs to be addressed. Mr. Hill indicated that he has no objections to the property owners south of the Alley having access, but his ob~ectton is that the appropriate procedures are not being followed, i.e., bulldozinG one's property without a hearing or Going to court. Page ? County ManaGer Dorrill explained that he believes that the normal logistics of the project have been followed, but there seems to be a question as to who will provide the seed money, etc. He noted that there is the possibility that the Land Trust may provide some money, and there is the possibility that the DOT may provide some money. He indicated that if the Commission appropriates money today, the pnssi- bi31ties of obtaining money from other sources will be minimizeF. He suggested that this item be continued for two weeks to allow Staff to explore the extent to which other parties are interested in par- ticlpatlnG. Co~-iee~oner Shanahan Loved, seconded by Commise~oner Goodn~gh~ and cmrr~ed unanimously, to continue this ~em for ~wo w~eks, ms suggested by County Manager Dorrill. Itel ~9C1 CONTINUATION OF THE WILSON, MILLER, BARTON, SOLL AND PEEK, INC. CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY PARK FACILITY DESIGN - APPROVED Public Services Administrator O'Donnell stated that this item is a request to extend the contract with Wilson, Miller, Barton, Soll& Peek, Inc., for Phase II of the five existinG community parks. He advised that Wilson, Miller provided the engineerinG services under the November, 1983 contract, for all of the facilities of Phase I, and Staff is recommendinG that the contract be extended for Phase II. He stated tha~ it will take several years to Get the projects on line, and the cost of the contract is $494,900 which covers 80~ of the pro- fessional services needed. He explained that once the fac~l~ties are out to bid and under construction, Development Services Compliance Section will be relied upon to provide construction management. Mr. O'Donnell noted that the Public Services Division does not have any engineers on staff, Capital Projects Office has advised that they are not able to undertake such an endeavor, therefore, Staff is recommendinG that the contract with Wilson, Miller, Barton, Soll R Peek, Inc., be continued, based on the assumption that they have pro- vided Good services in the past, and they are familiar w~th the parks design. Page 8 AUGUST 29, 1989 Commissioner Saunders questioned whether Staff could provide the work for the fitness trail, baseball field, soccer field, and picnic pavilions? Mr. O'Donnell replied that this is a possibility, but rather than breaking out each individual project, Staff believes that from the concept of continuity, it is more feasible to have one engi- neering firm who is familiar with the projects, design same, and then move on to the established timetable. County Manager Dorrill stated that historically, he has been less inclined to do in-house design for the same reason that he is getting rid of a $250,000 survey crew, adding that there have been problems hiring engineers who are qualified, and in this case, mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers will be required, and architec- tural matters will need to be handled. He advised that the only pro- Ject that has been done by in-house engineering was the rather simple extension of Santa Barbara Boulevard from Radio Road to Davis Boulevard. In answer to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. O'Donnell explained that Phase II will eliminate deficiencies within the Parks and Recreation Open Space Element of the Growth Management Plan. Co--.is~ioner Shanmhan moved, seconded by Commissioner Goodn~gh~ and ca~ried unanimously, to approve the continuation of the contrac~ with Wilson, Miller, Barton, Soil & Peek, Inc., based on ~he recommen- dations of Staff and the Parks and Recreation Advisor~ Board. Page 9 AUGU$~ 29, %~8~ Item #9C2 BID #89-1448 CONSTRUCTION OF TENNIS COURTS AT NORTH NAPLES COMMUNITY PAR~ &NARDED TO MCGOVERN CONSTRUCTION CORP. IN THE AMOUNT OF ~54o??? Legal notice having been published in the Naples Daily News on July 7, 1989, as evidenced by Affidavit of Publication filed with the Clerk, bids were received until 2:30 P.M. on 3uly 21, 1989, to con- sider Bid 989-1448, North Naples Community Park Tennis Courts. Public Services Administrator O'Donnell stated that in June, 1989, the Commission authorized Staff to proceed with bids for the construc- tion of tennis courts at the North Naples Community Park. He advised that three bids were received, and the lowest responsive bidder was McGovern Construction Corporation in the amount of $54,777. Me indi- cated that the bids have been reviewed by Staff, Wilson, Miller, Barton, Soll& Peek, Inc., the Consulting Engineers, and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. He noted that Staff is recommending that the bid be awarded to McGovern Construction. Mr. O'Donnell explained that the construction of the two tennis courts will exceed the County's standards to comply with the Growth Management Plan, but it will meet the public demand for additional courts in the North Naples area. Commissioner Shanahan noted that there is quite a difference bet- ween McGovern's bid for electrical and that of the other two bidders. Mr. O'Donnell explained that McGovern did comply with the specifica- tions. Conissioner Hasse moved, seconded by Co~iea~oner Volpe and carried unanimously, to award B~d #89-1448 for the construction of two lighted tennis courts at the North Naples CommuniTy Park to McGov~n Conmt~uction Corporation in the amount of AUTHORIZATION FOR EMERGKNCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO TRANSFER FUND~ FROM CAPITAL OUTLAY AND RESERVES FOR CONTINGENCY TO OPERATING EXI'~II~E$ AND pERSO~At SERVICKS - APPROVED EMS Director Barton stated that this item is a request to modify the Emergency Medical Services budget, transfer funds within same, and increase transfers from General Fund Reserve to cover estimated Page 10 AUGUST 29, 1989 collectibles through year-end Fiscal 1989. He advised that EMS began this fiscal year with $151,200 less in General Fund subsidy than it received the previous year, and there is the need to expand personal services and operating expenses to cover the cost of doing business this year. Mr. Barton explained that he is using his supervisors on the streets, to help reduce overtime, and he has cut units since this is the off-season quiet time, in an effort to save as much money as possible, but he needs assistance in meeting the problem of the short- fall in revenues. He indicated that he cannot appropriate 5% of his expected revenues, noting that he ts doing fine in collections. He explained that he needs an $89,000 transfer from the General Fund Reserves to the EMS budget in order to balance at the end of the year. Mr. Barton indicated that budget amendments increasing a fund total require a public hearing. He reported that he has spoken with a representative from the Clerk's Office regarding the public hearing which will be conducted at the regular quarterly public hearing. Commissioner Volpe noted that when this Item appeared on the agenda last week, the amount of transfer was significantly less than the amount that is being requested today. Mr. Barton replied that he had intended to request the additional funds in two steps: wait until all of August collections were in, and then request the funds from the General Fund Reserves. He advised that after discussing the matter with the Finance Director, it was dec~ded to present everything at one time, so that the Commission had the complete picture. County Manager Dorrill explained that some of the bad debts are not recoverable, and it becomes an accounting function. He advised that 60%-70% of the money that is b~lled is collected, and this better than the State average. Comm~ssioner Shanahan moved, seconded by and cmmr~ed unanimously, to authorize the · -. Recess 10:OO A.M. - Reconvened ~0:~O A.M. Page AUGUST 29, 1989 Ztem ~gG! I~RIN ST&T~S REPORT FOR THE COUNTY STORI~TATER MANAG~I~ENT MASTER PLAN PRESENTED JL~D TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS - APPROVED Water Management Director Boldt introduced Messrs. John Dyer and Steve Lienhart, of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernlgan, Inc., project con- sultants for the Stormwater Management Master Plan. Mr. 3ohn Dyer stated that Post, Buckley, Schuh & 3ernigan, Inc. began work on this project in June, 1989. He advised that Mr. L!enhart will present a breakdown of what they have found, what they have done, where they are going, and will request decisions for the future. Mr. Steve Ltenhart stated that the Stormwater Management Program addresses more than just stormwater. He indicated that the first effort is the traditional eng~neering approach to find out what the problem is, what is causing it, and how it will be solved. He explained that the next effort is to find the appropriate financing, noting that there can be the best program in the world, but if it can- not be paid for, it does not solve the problems. He explained that the next effort is educating the public since public perception can either make or break the project. He noted that it is important for the public to understand the relationship between the rainfall and the runoff problems of today and those that can be expected twenty years from now, and how they can be solved. He indicated that a formal recommendation for a public education program will be presented to the Commission, to go hand in hand with the subsequent stages of the study. He advised that all of these efforts lead to the implemen- tation of development, which is a program that specifies what to do, when to do it, how to pay for it, who should implement it, who is responsible, and when it will provide service. He explained that this will leave the County with a Stormwater Management Program and Plan. Mr. Lienhart reported %hat the problem with stormwater management within the State over past years, was the issue of drainage. He noted that mapping was required to find out where water would go if it were pushed, flooding protection had to be considered, and then the Page 12 AUGUST 29, 1989 necessary capital improvements had to be obtained. He explained that there are currently nine considerations under the Goals, Ob~ectives and Policies of the Growth Management Plan that must be met: com- patibility with the 935 Plan, financial plans for long term and short term capital improvements, flood protection, operation maintenance program with the Big Cypress Basin Board, philosophies relating to the Levels of Service and needs, evaluation of the capacity of the existing program to maintain the system, permitting consideration for new construction, and water quality requirements. Mr. Lienhart stated that an inspection of 466 major structures in Collier County have been made. He indicated that there are 222 culverts, and 42 control structures. He explained that an inventory of the structures have been made, and the areas that flood and are in need of capital ~mprovements have been identified. He reported that the next consideration will be the procedure and control aspect as to what improvements need to be made, and the ]eve] of financing. He indicated that a program will be presented to the Commission with recommendations for types of funding, and to approve the concept. He advised that the Levels of Service that are selected fo~ the various basins, will determine the costs that have to be picked up. Commissioner Volpe questioned when the Commission may get its first glance as to what the cost of the stormwater improvements may be7 Mr. Lienhart stated that he believes that this information will be acquired by November 1, 1989. In response to Commissioner Hasse, Mr. Boldt stated that the a~ea along Davis Boulevard, south of Countryside, is part of the Lely Basin which starts in Rookery Bay and is an integral part of the Sabal Bay project. Mr. Boldt noted that Mr. Ltenhart discussed some of the dec~sion points that will need to be made, and that recommendations will be made to the Commission. He Indicated that Issues such as Levels of Service studies, engineering alternatives, structural/non-structural matters, priorttizat]on of the proposed work, maintenance respon- AUGUST 29, 1989 slbilitles, and financial strategies will be presented. He advised that these issues will first be presented to the Water Management Advisory Board for thet~ Input, and then their recommendations will be presented to the Commission. He requested that the Commission approve the tentative schedule of meetings, as shown in the Executive Summary. Co~s~tssioner Shan~han moved, seconded by Co~isstoner Goo~ni~ht ~nd carried unanimously, to accept the Interim Status Re~rt for the Stouter ~e~nt Master Pi~, ~d approve the tentatt~ 'Scale of M. tlngm' pro~sed to receive tn~t from the General ~bltc, Nater ~~nt A~lso~ Board and the Board of cowry Ooaisstonerm. Item ~10A ~SOLWION Bg-ll? APPROVING TH~ ISSU~GE OF CI~ OF N~L~S HO~PIT~ ~ ~S (N~L~S CO~IW HOSPIT~, INC., PRO~) IN ~ lfl~l~ ~INCIP~ ~O~ NOT TO ~C~BD ~35~000~000 - ~D Mr. Edward Morton, Chief Financial Officer of Naples Community Hospital, explained that as part of the proposed permanent financing for the North Collier Hospital, there are a number of public hearings which must be attended, and approval of the City and the County ts required for a proposed bond. He advised that the Hospital has received permission from the City of Naples, and he ts requesting per- mission from the County and its blessing for the construction of the North Collier Hospital and the use of the bond proceeds for that pro- Ject. He noted that ~he County Attorney has reviewed the Eospital's suggested resolution, has made a change to it, and reviewed same with him, the bond counsel, and the Hospital's Attorney. He advised that ell parties are tn agreement with the amended resolution. County Attorney Cuyler stated that there has been a question as to whether anything in the resolution affects land use matters, noting that in his opinion, 1~ does not. He advised of the following change to the resolution: Add the following sentence to the end of Section 3: "Further, the approval herein is not intended to Grant and does no~ Grant any vested rights or special consideration regarding Comprehensive Plan, Zoning, Building, or other land use matters". Commissioner Saunders stated that it is his understanding that ~he Page 14 AUGUST 29, 1989 purpose for the Commission to adopt the resolution is to provide tax exempt status on the interest earned on the bonds that will be used to finance the project, and there ts no financial obligations on the pa~t of the County. County Attorney Cu¥1er indicated that Commissioner Saunders is correct. Commissioner Shanahan moved, seconded by Commissioner Hmsse and cmrried the County Pmg~ 15 AUGUST 29, 1989 Te3~I #2 Item SOLID ~ASTK MA__~TKR PLAN - ADOFTKD PER STAFF*S RKCOMMKNDATIONS Environmental Services Administrator Lorenz stated that on August 22, 1989, a Workshop was conducted relating to the So]id Waste Management Master Plan. He indicated that Staff is recommending that the Commission formally adopt the Plan today. He noted that in addi- tion to the adoption of the Plan, Staff is also requesting the followin~;: Direct Staff to begin development of the various components of the Plan for Board review. Authorize Staff to terminate the remaining Resource Recovery Bonds. Authorize Staff to begin acquisition of the 300 acre site adjacent to the landfill. Add Recommendation #9 providing for the evaluation of emerging technologies which offer cost effective disposal and recycling alternatives. se, Deputy Clerk Kraft replaced Deputy Clerk Hoffman at this ti~ ese Commissioner Volpe questioned if any of the wetlands in the right- of-way along 951 can be used as part of the mitigation7 Mr. Lorenz responded that he is pursuing the possibility of creating a land bank for mitigation, but at this time due to what the regulatory agencies would allow within the existing watershed or someplace else, the County does not have a mitigation scheme to take care of all projects. Mr. Lorenz reported that Staff would like to pursue the concept of landfill mining, because it has potential f~om an operational stand- point to decrease the County's expense for cover costs. He explained that presently the old unlined cells are being mined, but if the County could get tn a position of back-end cycling, there ts a possi- bility that the lined ceils could be mined. He pointed out that the economic analysis factored in the use of existing bonds for the energy recovery alternative with a favorable advantage for the bond issue, but not a favorable enough advantage to make the total cost less expensive than the landfill alternative. In response to Commissioner Shanahan, Mr. Lorenz explained that Page 16 AUGUST 29, 1989 the net present worth shows the cost of the project. He stated that costs in terms of net present value were analyzed to look at the economics for each alternative, and the least present worth value Is the least costly alternative. Commissioner Volpe commented that the Resource Recovery bonds had inherent limitations as to what they could be used for. Commissioner Volpe questioned the acquisition of the 300 acre site adjacent to the landfill, and if a cost analysis was done for another site in the same Genera] vicinity7 Mr. Lorenz responded that the County is looking at 12-1/2 acres to provide some buffer and addi- tional mitigation requirements, but that is the only acreage that he is aware of. Commissioner Hasse commented that the site is to the east. County Manager Dorri]] stated that there is no site to the east, the east is estates in character, although agricultural with a number of homes and trailers, and no opportunities exist to expand to the east or northeast. Commissioner Volpe reported that the League of Women Voters men- tioned %hat 120 acres of the 300 acre parcel are Jurisdictional wetlands, perhaps 90 acres, and it should all be factored tn, tn terms of negotiating for the purchase of this property. Mr. Lorenz stated that an appraisal of the property will show if the property is usable, and if a lot of the property is not usable and must be mitigated, that will be taken into account in terms of the final price. Mr. Lorenz explained that the $15,O00 per acre price was a budget estimate for planninG purposes and used in the analysis. Mrs. Dorothy Fitch, President of The League of Women Voters, stated that they are in support of an establishment of an integrated energy recovery system to be put into effect immediately. She Indi- cated that their concerns are centered on the landfill, landfill mining and relinquishing the existing bonds. She emphasized that recycling must be done, and hazardous waste must receive special attention, shredding must be done and compostlng may be done. She Indicated that landftlling is not the complete answer. Page Mr. Bob Krasowski expressed opposition to the Waste Management Program and questioned Mr. Lorenz about the aggressive recovery recycling program expense. Mr. Lorenz responded that the cost for the recycling component was based on an assumption of $40 per ton and user costs of approximately $2 per household per month as an estimate. Mr. Krasowski questioned if the County evaluated the economics of the County collecting recyclables7 Mr. Lorenz responded that Staff had not gotten to that degree of detail yet. Mr. Krasowski emphasized that Waste Management is an extremely large and profitable cor- poration, and the County is squandering money by allowing Waste Mana- gement to run the operation. Mr. Krasowski indicated that the purchase of the 300 acre site is another potentially wasteful situation. He suggested an alternate site and Commissioner Goodntght pointed out that the property on East 41, North on the Trail going to Miami, is not only cleared land, but an actively working farm. She emphasized that the property the County is discussing is not cleared land and is in its natural state, and the cost of clearing land today is expens]ve. She pointed out that there is not a farmer in Collier County today who will sell pro- perty that is cleared and actively farmed unless they receive millions of dollars, such as the Gargiulos and The Vineyards. In response to Mr. Krasowski, Commissioner Goodnight stated that the owners would receive much more than $15,000 per acre. Mr. Krasowskl explained that the previous So]id Waste Advisory Committee questioned if that much additional land was used and if con- stderatton had been gJven to removal of horticulture waste from the wastestream, and handling of the construction demolition in a dif- ferent fashion as an alternative. He stated that the burning of non- toxic garbage results in ash and toxic emissions which pollute the environment. He stated that deceptive information handling and propa- ganda over the years led him to believe there are talented deceptive elements in both Collier County and the County people regarding a solid waste resource recovery burning facility. Page 18 AUGUST 29, 1989 Commissioner Saunders pointed out that he supports the recommen- dation from Staff and since he has been on the Board of County Commissioners, this Commission has been accused of conspiring to build a resource recovery plant regardless of the implications. He empha- sized that this plan proves the Board of County Commissioners never had a closed mind on any issues affecting public interest. Comm~ssioner Hasse moved, seconded by Commissioner Smunders, that the Board of County Conunissioners adopt the Solid Waste Management Master Plmn, Staff ts directed to begin development of the v&rioue components of the Plan for review by the Board of County Colui~ssioners, Staff is to terminate the remaining Resource Recovur~ Bondt and begin acquistt~on of the 300 acre s~te adjacent to the lmnd- fill, and Recommendation #9, providing for the evaluation of emerging technologies which offer cost effective d~sposal and rec~cling alter- natives, is to be added to the Plan. In response to Commissioner Hesse, County Manager Dorrlll stated that the County purchased 22 acres at the northeast corner of the landfill about a year and one half ago, and there may be some small ho/dings immediately north of the landfill, but there ts nothing imme- diately south except for the Interstate and that Section 31, a com- munity immediately east, contains sporadic homes and 5 acre parcels. Commissioner Shanahan questioned about alternatives to the bond situation, and County Manager Dorrill responded that there were none that were advantageous. Commissioner Volpe questioned Recommendation #9, and Mr. Lorenz replied that it studies any and all other emerging technologies. Upon call for the question, the motion carried unanimously. Item tOH2 CONTRACT BKTWKKN COLLIER COUNTY AND THK NATIONAL DKVELOPMENT COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INVOLVED IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE POLYCYCLK INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND OTHER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND WITH POLYCYCLE INC. FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO COLLIER COUNTY OF $15,000 OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT NITH ~ NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL - APPROVED County Mauager Dc,rr'ill ~tatt~,t tha! this Is part and parcel to the Economic Industrial Project in Immokalee Involving a plastic Page ~9 AUGUST 29, 1989 recycling facility to be located at the Immokalee Airport. He noted that additional Information concerning the National Development Council, a not-for-profit agency that coordinates, packages, seeks loans and industrial bond development and bond financing for prtvatt- zatlon ventures. He Indicated that Staff feels strongly about the project and the cost sharing agreement is 50/50 with Polycycle, Inc., whereby the County will pay $15,000 sub3ect to a special agreement with Polycycle whereby they also pay $15,000. Commissioner Saunders indicated that his concern tn regard to the unanswered questions about how much money would be committed for roads and utilities by the County has been addressed. In response to Commissioner Volpe, County Attorney Cuyler Indi- cated that the contract with National Development was approved tn form, both contracts have been reviewed, but they did not have slffrled copies for the agenda package. Commissioner Haase moved, seconded by Commissioner Goodntght, that the contracts between Collier County and the National Development Council In the a~ount of $30,000 for professional aervicea involved in the tnple~entation of the Pol¥cycle Industrial Develol~eent Project and other co~ueunit¥ development projects be approved, and the colltract with Pol¥c~cle, Inc. for reimbursement of $15,000 to Collie= Col~lt~ be executed and arrangements made for the transfer as a condition pre- cee~in~ this contract. Upon call for the question, the motion carried unani~ov~l¥. ***NOTE: DOCUMENT NOT RECEIVED IN CLERK TO BOARD OFFICE AS OF NOVEMBER g, 198g*** AUGUST 29, 1989 Item ~JH3 CONTRACT FOR MEDIATIOH SERVICES #ITH FLORIDA STATE ~IV~RS~TY - CA~CELL~D. Co--Ieeloner Shanahan moved, seconded by Coutsetoner Ooodntght and carried unmni~ously, that the contract for mediation ee~vicee with Florida State University be cancelled. In response to Commissioner Volpe, Assistant to the County ~anager Olltff stated that the Compliance Agreement will be scheduled for next Tuesday's agenda In time to eliminate any need to go on with expenses Involved with the administrative hearing process. Item #11 BUIX~f AN~I~I~K~S 89-276; 89-270; 89-2?9; 89-281; 89-2?4 and 89-2?5 - Finance Director Yonkosk¥ discussed the 6 Budget Amendments requiring action by the Board of County Commissioners, 4 of which have not been discussed. He indicated that the ftrst one deals with Community Development Fund 113 requesting permission to move appropriations from Customer Services Records and Customer Services Into Customer Services Administration to pay for additional training on the Cameo Building Permitting and Tracking Software including ven- dor expenses, and the second one deals with the General Fund, a rearrangement of cost moving Personal Services from Parks and other Property to Parks and Recreatopn Administration and the next 2 are the same, part of the County Manager's policy on personal services. Comtsstoner Hesse moved, seconded by Comiestoner Goodntght and cmrrted unanimously, that Budget A~end~ents 89-276, 89-278, 89-279, 89-281, not previously discussed and 89-274 and 89-275, previously discussed, be adopted. Item ~G~rCY I~DICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COUI~CIL - ADOPTED Administrative Assistant to the Board Israelson stated that the term for one of the consumer's position held by Bill Erickson expires August 31, 1989 and Mr. Erickson has served 2 consecutive terms, but Page 21 AUGUST 29, 1989 he has asked to be considered for reappotntment by the Board. She noted that 2 other resumes from Mr. Mark Milligan and Mr. Keith Predmore have been received and are included in the Executive Summary. She indicated that the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council recommends the reappointment of Mr. Erickson for 3 years expiring August 31, 1992. She reported that if the Board of County Commissioners chooses to approve the reapppointment of William C. Erickson, the provision of the ordinance not allowing more than 2 suc- cessive consecutive terms must be waived. Co-~isaloner Hasse moved seconded by Co~tssioner Volpe, that Resolution 89-218 reappointing William C. Erickson to the Emergency Medicml Se~ices Advisory Co~cil be adopted ~d waive the pr~iston of ~he Ordin~ce not allowing more th~ 2 successive conse~t~ County Attorney Cuvier stated that a unanimous vote is re, ired the 2 successor term Is to be waived. Comm~ssioner Shanahan commented that he would l~ke to have the Board of County Commissioners consider Mark Mllllgan. He ind~cated that he has an excellent back~round, has been involved with EmerGency Medical Services since 1974 and has been a Deputy Sheriff with Collier County since 1986. He reported that he felt someone else should be given an opportunity to become involved with the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council. Commissioner Saunders pointed out that the motion and second on the floor requires a unanimous vote for approval. Comm~ssioner Saunders suggested finding out how the rest of the Board of County Commissioners feels. Deputy Tom Storrar stated that there may be some statutorial prohibition for a member of the Sheriff's Office to serve on an advisory board of that capacity. Commissioner Saunders stated that he would support Mr. Erickson and Commissioner Volpe indicated that both applicants have an excellent background, but he defers to the Emergency Medical Advisory Council's recommendation. ~ call for the ~estton, the ~tton carried Page 22 AUGUST 29, 1989 A~MIN~TRATIVE ASSISTANT NANCY ISR~Fn$0N ~K~VIN~ COUNTY ~0~ Commissioner Saunders stated that this is the only opportunity for the Board of County Commissioners to publicly thank Ms. Israelson for many years of service to the County Commissioners' Office. He indicated that he has had the pleasure of working with Ms. Israelson for 5 or 6 years, both as County Attorney and as a County Commts~ioner, and stated that he was very disappointed to find out that she will be leaving. He thanked her for her many years of service and w~shed her the best. Commissioner Shanahan concurred. Commissioner reported that Ms. Israelson has been one of the most d~ligent, dedi- cated people this County has had, and noted that in the ~0 years he has been an elected official he has never had a secretary ~o dedi- cated. Cmmiesloner Goodntght =oved, seconded by Co~tsetoner and c~vrted un~nimousli, that the following ttemm under the Consent Agenda b~ approved and/or adopted: Item #14B1 - Continued for further review Item SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1989 TO CON~IDER AN~RDIJ~ CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO AFFORDABLE LIMOUSINE SERVICEr INC. Item #14F1 APPROPRIATION OF $1,924.00 AS COLLIER COUNTYtS SHARE IN THE R~GIONAL HELICOPTER NEED ANALYSIS STUDY Item #ltil A~REEM~NT NITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNIT~ AFFAIRS FOR MATCHING MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $611.87 Item ~1411 CERTIFICATES OF CORRECTION AS PRESENTED BY THE PROPERTY APPRAISER'S OFFICE 1988 TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY NO. 1988-131 DATE 08/~6/89 Item S1412 ~ G~N TII~ FOR II~I~TE NOS. 63609, 56412, 43115, 41263, 55056, 59211 Item #1413 SATISFACTION OF LIEN FOR SERVICES OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER Item #14I See Pages ~" AUGUST 29, 1989 MI$CELI~EOU$ CORRESPONDENCE - FILED AND/OR REFERRED The following miscellaneous correspondence was filed and/or referred to the various departments as indicated below: Letter dated 8/14/89 from the Department of the Army to Chris Hagan, Ho]e, Montes & Associates, RE: permit application number 891PP-20236, 951 road expansion, xc: Neil Dorrill, George Archibald, Bill Lorenz and fi]ed. Draft of General Movement Plan, Draft Environmental Impact Statements dated 8/11/89 from Big Cypress National Preserve Book. Filed. Memorandum dated 8/8/89 from Thomas G. Pelham, Department of Community Affairs, RE: Notice of Amendment to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Final Statements. xc: Frank Brutt, Russell Shreeve and filed. Letter dated 8/11/89 from Robert G. Nave, Chief Bureau of Local Planning to Burr Saunders RE: local governments which have adopted required ]and development regulations, xc: Neil Dorrlll and filed. Letter dated 8/9/89 from Robert K. Loflln, Environmental Specialist, DER, enclosing short forms application, short forms file Nos. 111683965 and 111684015. xc: Nell Dorrill (letter only), Bill Lorenz and filed. Letter dated 8/10/89 from Philip R. Edwards, Deputy Assistant Secretary, DER, enclosing signed and entered Consent Order to resolve Collier County SW Case No. 89-0184. xc: Ken Cuyler, Nell Dorrill, Bill Lorenz and filed. Notice of Proposed Ru]emaking, DER, dated 8/4/89 Docket No. 89-34R and Chapter No. 17-703. xc: Mike Arnold and filed. Letter dated 8/14/89 from Dale Twachtmann, Secretary, DER, to Burr Saunders, RE: small quantity hazardous waste generator verification program, xc: Nell Dorrtll, Bill Lorenz and filed. Copy of letter dated 8/7/89 from Alfred B. Devereaux, Jr., Bureau of Coastal Engineering and Regulations, DNR, to Dr. Jack Freedman with Notice of Permit Violation, Permit F~le Number CO-140, Permlttee Name: Chadwick Corporation xc Bill Lorenz, Frank Brutt and filed. 10. Memorandum dated 8/10/89 from Dr. Kris Thoemke, Manager Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, DNR, ~ enclosing statements outlining the status of the Rookery Bay boundary expansion project w/attachment. Filed. % ll. Minutes received and filed: 8/14/89 Collier County Beach Nourishment "Ad Hoc" Committee and Agenda 7/20/1989 - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and 8/17/89 Agenda C0 8/17/89 - Collier County Planning Commission and Agenda Page 24 12. 13. 15. 17. 18. 19. 20. 22. D0 AUGUST 29, 1989 8/24/89 - Collier County Planning Commission Agenda 8/09/89 - Collier County Advisory Committee for the Homeless and Agenda for 9/13/89 Letter dated 8/4/89 from Ann Klinger, President, National Association of Counties w/Invitation to a meeting on ability to finance projects through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds. xc: Jim Giles, Nell Dorrlll, Ken Cuyler and filed. 8/10/89 No~tce to Owner from S.L. Page Corporation advJ)tng that they have furnished plumbing materials and labor for the Collier County Government Addition under an order given by Wallace-Wilkes, Inc. xc: Skip Camp, Tom Conrecode and filed. 8/10/89 Notice to Owner from Anthony Crane Rental of Fla., Inc. advising that they will be serving Crane Service com- mencing 7/28/89 to Collier County Building under an order g.iven by Wallace-Wilkes, Inc. xc: Skip Camp, Tom Conrecode and filed. 8/14/89 Notice to Owner from United States Plastering Ltd. advising that they have furnished framing, stucco, drywall, labor and materials to Courthouse Complex under an order given by Kraft Construction Co. xc: Skip Camp, Tom Conrecode arid filed. 8/10/89 Notice to Owner from Crom Equipment Rentals, Inc., advising that they are currently supplying materials for the Collier County Building under an order given by Kraft Construction Co. xc: Skip Camp, Tom Conrecode and filed. 8/14/89 Notice to Owner from Carter Contracting, Inc., advising that they are currently supplying sttework, all materials and labor to the Collier Health Service Building, #BB4941, CRT 10159 under an order given by H. D. Rutledge & Sons, Inc. Filed Federal Register dated 8/11/89, Staff Summary of Environmental Concerns and Options, Outer Continental Shelf Leasing and Development Task Force. xc: BCC and filed. Copy of letter dated 08/15/89 from Darrell W. Smith, Planning and Budgeting Administrator, Department of Revenue, to Sam Coldtng, Property Appraiser advising that according to Florida Statutes, The Division of Ad Valorem Tax has made necessary changes to the 1989-90 budget request and enclosing form with final salary calculations for the official, xc: Lorf Zalka and flied. Letter dated 8/11/89 from 3eanne Hall, Deputy Director, South Florida Water Management District, RE: Permit No. 11-00570-S, C.R. 951 Four Laning (from 23rd Avenue S.W. to C.R. 846), Collier County, T48 and 49/R26E. xc: Nell Dorrill, George Archibald and filed. Meeting Notice dated 8/11/89 from South Florida Water Management District RE: discussion of Everglades Swim Plan being developed by the Agency enclosing draft of Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Plan for the Everglades. Filed. Letter dated 8/18/89 from Wayne E. Daltry, Executive Director, Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council to Burr Saunders RE: Regency Village of Naples, DRI Application for Development Approval, DRI #12-8889-86. xc: Nell Dorrtll, Frank Brutt (letter only) and filed. Page 25 AUGUST 29, 1989 23. Letter dated 8/15/89 from Guy L. Carlton, Tax Collector, to Burr Saunders enclosing copy of Tax Collector's Recapitulation of the 1988 Tax Roll for Collier County. xc: Lori Zalka and filed. 24. Letter dated 08/14/89 from W.R. Trefz, District Secretary, Dl~partment of Transportation to Butt Saunders RE: multi- lanlng of State Road 29 in Glades, Hendry and Collier Counties. Filed. 25. 26. 27. Letter dated 08/03/89 from Gerald G. Lott, P.E. District Traffic Operations Engineers, DOT, Re: Notification of changes in traffic regulations, xc: Nell Dorrtll and filed. Amended Certificate of Service dated 8/11/89, Twentieth Judicial Court, Case No. 88-2173-CA-01-HDH, Tactmark, Ltd., Plaintiff vs. Terence L. Fitzgerald, Defendant. xc: Ken Cuyler and filed. Notice to Invoke Discretionary Jurisdiction dated 8/14/89, Twentieth Judicial Court, RE: Order on Prosecution of Criminal Appeals by the Tenth Judicial Circuit Public Defender in the Second District Court of Appeal, Lakeland, Florida. xc: Ken Cuyler and filed. 28. Notice of Claim dated 8/16/89, Twentieth Judicial Court, to Sheriff Don Hunter from Brtao M. Berman, Esq. re Francis Pasiuk alleging violation of Civil Rights. xc: Ken Cuyler, Nell Dorril/ and filed. 29. Notice of Appeal dated 8/17/89, Twentieth Judicial Court, RE: Order on Prosecution of Cr]mlnal Appeals by the Tenth Judicial Circuit Public Defender. xc: Ken Cuyler and filed. 30. Notice from PSC re application dated 8/17/89 of North Naples Utilities, Inc. for a 1989 price index rate adjustment in Collier County, Docket No. 890853-WS, Order No. 21732. Filed. 31. Notice from Second District Court of Appeal, Lakeland, FL., re Order on prosecution of criminal appeals by the Tenth 3udtctal Circuit Public Defender. xc: Ken Cuyler and filed. Recess: 11:35 A.M. - Reconvened: 11:50 A.M. at which time Deputy Clerk Kenyon replaced Deputy Clerk Kraft cocoa Item ~9D1 ~SKNTATION AND DISCUSSION OF MA~CO ISLAND WATER SUPPLY FEASIBILIT~ ~TUD~ - STAFF GIVEN VARIOUS DIRECTIONS Utilities Administrator Arnold stated that this ts a presentation of the Marco Island Water Supply Feasibility Study which was directed by the BCC previously. He noted that this study was done in response to a request from Deltona Utilities that the County explore the possi- bility of some time tn the future providing potable water supply to the Island tn whole or in part. He stated that tn May of 1989, the critical issues of pressure and water supply availability on Marco Island was discussed and additional directives were given to Staff. Pa~e 26 AUGUST 29, 1989 He indicated that Germane to this entire issue is the County's future plans for water supply. He referred to Page 2 of 17 of the staff report° notinG that this is the results of havinG filed former complaints with the PSC and the DER regardinG the pressure complaints on Marco Island. He noted, that included in the agenda packet are cop]es of responses received from both agencies, adding that they both did their own pressure testinG and the results have indicated that they have been satisfied that Marco Island Utilities is meetinG the minimum threshold pressure requirements on Marco Island. He stated that it appears that neither agency contemplates any further action, but they both made note that one contributinG factor is the coin- cidence of the peak morninG demand period with the previous water restrictions. He stated that as early as next year the Water Management District is contemplating GodnG to a percentage.cutback on future water restrictions, noting that they may call the County and tell us to cut the consumption by 10~ and the County will have to decid~ how to do it. He indicated that the second directive by the Board was for Staff to explore the potential for a moratorium on Marco Isla;;d, notinG that Staff's only response is that if there is a moratorium it should be an is]and-wide moratorium as opposed to an area moratorium. He stated that the third directive was to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of taxinG over regulatory ~urisdic- tton from the PSC for privately owned utilities in Collier County, adding that the Board did previously have regulatorY ~urtsdiction in the County and that proved to be a difficult process and in 19830 the Board created the Collier County Utility Rate and Regulation Board this purpose. He noted that this Board was abolished by the Board in 1985 because there was conflict of interest as the Board was actively pursuinG acquisition of several utilities at that time and they were the same utilities for which the CCURRB had the rate and re~lation responsibility. He noted that this conflict still exists and it would be Staff's recommendation that this not be pursued any further. Commissioner Shanahan stated that in order to Get the best Page 27 AUGUST 29, 1989 possible service and quality that is available, the County has to have some control and without any control, no utility is going to liaten. Utilities Administrator Arnold stated that one of the advantages Is to have local control over the utilities which would result in better response to service complaints, but the disadvantages are that th-re is a sufficient cost factor involved in preparing for rate hearings. He noted that outside counsel has to be retained to help prepare the rate case, plus there is considerable amount of staff time required. He noted that the costs are also passed through directly to the utility customer and it is more expensive for the County to con- duct these type of hearings on a local level as opposed to the PSC conducting the hearings. He noted that the fourth directive was to look at the Growth Management Plan to determine if there were any pro- visions for the future acquisition of private utilities by the County. He indicated that the plan does not specifically make reference to acquisition of utilities, but it has a policy that calls for the County re, proceed with development of its regional water and sewer systems. He stated that there are level of service standards that are imposed on the public agencies in the County and the private sector. He stated that if they are not meeting those standards, it might pose the circumstances under which the County could consider an acquisition. Utilities Administrator Arnold stated that the fifth directive was a report regarding the studies that have been done with regards to taking over utilities. He stated that with regards to the restruc- turing of water restrictions by the Water Management District, Staff should be directed to continue to develop a revised schedule for everyone so that when the restructuring takes place, the County can immediately impose their restrictions. He indicated that the next item is a quick update of the Topeka acquisition of Deltona, adding that this is a completed deal for ail practical purposes. He ~ndt- cared that the PSC Is conducting their final hearing in OFlando on August 30 and 31 with regards to public comment on Deltona and he plans to be in attendance. Fe stated that this will be the last AUGUST 29, 1989 meeting that will be held by the PSC before the grant organizational control of Marco Island and the other Deltona utilities in Florida to the Topeka Group. Mr. Arnold noted that another Item for discussion relates to the status of the County/Deltona interim emergency water supply agreement, adding that the Board approved this in May 1989, which provides that Deltona will purchase 1 million gallons of water per day from the County. He indicated that the]'e Is a proviso that the County collect a deposit from De]tona, which has been done. Mr. Stanely Hole, of Hole, Montes & Associates, stated that water service for Marco Island is supplied by the Marco Island Utilities and it is a private enterprise subject to PSC regulations and State health controls. He stated that several years ago, the Big Cypress Basin Board started expressing concern over the volume of the supply and they conveyed these concerns to the South Florida Water Management District and the District imposed restrictions on the use of water from the pit. He stated tl~at the basic issue appears that even with improvements being made, a sense of public comfort for the long and short range programs has not yet developed. He stated that the sale is complicated to public percept]on and the private utility ts not required to expose its master plan and its program for improvements as is the County. He stated that because of their ~nability to meet their own present needs and coupled with the rising number of complaints, it caused the County Commission to direct the Utilities Division to study the problem and make recommendations. He stated that the study considered the Marco Island needs and the ~mpact of those needs on the future County system and not only today's needs ars considered but also the needs when Marco Island's demands are twice what they are now. He indicated that the study focused on the wellfteld or groundwater approach which is a search for new supplies. He noted that other processes are being considered as a supplement to new supplies but have not been proven in this area. He stated that Aquifer Sewage Recovery (ASR) is a supply worth considering and is a Page 29 type of program which was initiated by the South Florida Water Management District and then dropped. He stated that this program should be reopened for the Collier County area. He referred to the team that worked on this Issue, noting that they will be discussing certain matters. He stated that the report describes many options but there is no question that the quality of the Tamiami formation in the No~th County is so good that the treatment costs will be far less than other deeper waters being considered. He stated that the quantity is substantial and it is protected by the Bird Rookery lands. He noted that permitting is a major problem In the area and the water supply which is recharged from that area has a major protection built into it and it is a high quality water. He stated that from a fiscal impact, it is the most cost effective water supply. He stated that It is his opinion that the County should permit the North County wellfield and proceed to develop it with a treatment facility related thereto. He indicated that the County should also complete the assessment of the South County wellfield and, if feasible, permit it to develop a treatment facility thereto. He stated that he is also encouraginG the development of the Island water supply. He stated that they should not be viewed in l~miting the County's options or considering other opportunities. He stated that he urges moving for- ward with the recommendations to permit and develop these wellfields. Xmpe #3 Mr. Tom Taylor, V~ce President of Hole, Montes & Associates, stated that there are a lot of questions with regards to the demand per capita regarding the Marco Island water supply. He stated that there are two different factors involved, resident population and seasonal population. He stated that Marco Island has a tremendous increase of seasonal residents and within the report, they have pro- Jected the resident report today and into the future. He stated that if these numbers are compared to the average day demand or m~Kimum month demands, a variety of numbers can be established. He noted that over the past several years there have been water use restrictions Page 30 and, therefore, there is not a good basis of numbers. He Indicated that he tried to come up with good sound engineering projections based on the available information. He stated that without water use restrictions, the average day demand would be 550 to 600 gallons per capita per day by using the resident population figure. He indicated that there is always the controversy that this is not a real picture but the need for water is when the most residents are on the island, adding that if there is a tripling of residents on the island during the season, then the average day demand increases. He stated that there are a lot of numbers that can be used depending on how ~t is determined. He stated that in development of water resource facili- ties, one would use the projected maximum month average day, adding that the maximum day can be provided out of the storage facility. He stated that in this case, the seasonal population was used which is Just under 300 gallons per capita per day. He stated that the end result of the projections is during the maximum month average day, there is not enough water in the pit to provide what is reguired at the present time. He stated that the deficit is caused during the dry period due to the seasonal population combined with the irrigation flows. He stated that they tried to look at the various water resour- ces and treatment options and alternatives that might be available to try and provide some guidance for Marco Island in trying to solve that problem. Mr. Tom Misslmer of Mtssimer & Associates, Inc., stated that one of the things that is asked more than anything else is whether there is a water resource or supply problem, noting that this brings up inters:sting answers. He stated that there is not a water resource problem, the issue is an economic problem. He stated that there ks a water sup~,ly problem because the infrastructure has not caught up with the population growth. He indicated that there is not enough water treatments and lines to convey the water to the users. Me stated that for many years, Marco Island took their water out of a lake which was a borrow pit along U.S. 4~, noting that each dry season the chloride AUGUST 29, 1989 concentration gets close to the potable standard. He stated that there are a number of options and one of them ts the most viable. He stated that on Marco Island, looking at the deeper saline water system aquifer known as the Lower Hawthorne, there is an estimate §00000000 to 6,000,000 gallons per day that could be used. He stated that based on a test well that was installed down to 800 feet below th~ surface on Marco Island, it shows a number of units. He no%ed that the geology of these deep systems are not uniform coming from north to south across Collier County. He stated that on Marco Island there is a large area of limestone that ts called Hawthorne Zone which contains treatable water. He noted that when the well was drilled it flowed at almost 900 gallons per minute without pumping. He indicated that there is a lot of water available but the concerns with water is long-term quality changes that could be caused by pumping. He stated that the whole issue is to develop a supply that costs the least amount to the consumer. He stated that the other systems that were looked at for Marco Island was the lake itself for irrigation water, the mainland lower aquifer which could supply 6 to 8 million gallons per day, and an area in Section 35 that is owned by Deltona and was tested, noting that is has fairly high transvesivit¥. He referred to other wellflelds .in the County and what they could pro- duce. He noted that the Lower Tamiam! Aquifer has been studied for 8 years, adding that this is one of the last sources of water in Collier County that is inexpensive and assessable for use without long pipe lines and pumping systems. He stated that there is always the option to go to a more expensive source, but the County does not have to do that at this time. · ''''Deputy Clerk Kraft replaced Delmt~ Clerk at 1:00 P.H.*~ce~ Jim HiGgins with Jame~ Montgomery Consulting Engineers, discussed the impact of future re~ulations with regard to choosing water treatment processes. He briefly explained the history of re~ulation of water treatment contaminants. He indicated that there has been increasing legislation regulating drinking water, and Congress passes Page 32 AUGUST 29, 1989 more and more legislation requiring regulation of contaminants. He stated that the four principal water treatment processes looked at were: 1) reverse osmosis 2) electrodialysis reversal 3) lime softening plus ozone 4) membrane softening Mr. Higgins indicated each process has their own characteristics, but the compounds that are going to be regulated have excellent results for inorganic compounds. He explained that the newer com- pounds being regulated are called disinfection by-products. He reported that organic compounds are compounds that have been oxidized by chlorine and form toxic molecules and some of the processes have excellent handling compounds, others are poor and one of them Is fairly good. He pointed out that microbiology will become more regu- lated, reverse osmosis and membrane softening are both very good because they form a physical barrier that is impenetrable to any microbiological contaminant. Commissioner Hasse questioned what makes "RO" so expensive? Mr. Higglns replied that Clay Blanton will answer that. Mr. Blanton explained that reverse osmosis is a one membl'ane process usually used to treat a lower quality water, one of higher salinity, and a membrane works similar as to how a leaf In a plant lifts water out Of the ground. He noted that water tends to flow through a small membrane on a lesser saline place to a higher saline place and in reverse osmosis you put enough pressure on the salty side to force the water through. He reported that the more salt that Is on the salty side, the harder it is to force through, requiring more power to produce good water. He emphasized that the major expense of operating such a plant Is the result of the electrical power required to run the pumps to build the pressure up and force the water through. He explained that the second major expense is the chemicals used, i.e. acid to adjust the ph of the salt water and the concentrate disposal is another major expense. ~e indicated that disposal varies according to location, sometimes inland to a deeper aquifer, sometimes in the ocean, or if concentrate is not Page 33 AUGUST 29, 1989 that brackish, It can be discharged to surface waters. Commissioner Shanahan noted that according to the the impacts on one of the displayed charts, "RO" seems to be the only way to go. He reported that "RO" is excellent in every category, electrodialysis is poor, limestone and ozone are poor in average, and ultimately the chart shows going to "RO". Mr. Higgins explained how they arrived at good and excellent on the charts. Commissioner Shanahan commented that "RO" is going to become a necessity and way of life in Southwest Florida. In response to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Higgins agreed that RO will become a way of life for the South County because the only good water there is the saline aquifers, but it is anticipated that membrane softening wi]] work In the north end of the County. He stated that membrane softening is a reverse osmosis type process, has larger openings to allow larger molecules to get through, and is less expensive and lower pressured. An unidentified mar] from the audience stated that the difference between membrane softening and reverse osmosis is the salinity of water that can be treated. He indicated that membrane softening is looser, will allow more salinity through, therefore, a lower salinity water must be used. He pointed out that as you go to a higher sali- nity water, a tighter membrane is put in, requiring higher pressure. Mr. Htggins explained the costs of developing new treatment faci- lities for the South County area. He indicated that the water quality data that Mfssimer supplied was run through a preliminary design of various types of facilities, such as "RO" and EDR since they are the only physical processes that can be used because of the salinity of the water. He indicated that RO is cheaper for the south end of the County. He noted that Marco Island Ut~lities ~s proceeding with the design of an "RO" facility. In response to Commissioner Hasse, Mr. Taylor stated that 1,000 gallons cost about 65 to 70 cents per thousand at present. Commissioner Shanahan questioned if the total plant will produce 6 million gallons at a cost of 11.2 million for the plant? Mr. Page 34 AUGUST 29, 1989 Hlggins replied in the affirmative. Mr. Hlggins indicated on the displayed chart the cost of lime sof- tening plus ozone, as well as membrane softening at the north end of the County. He explained in detail the advantages and disadvantages of lime softening and ozone and membrane softening. Dr. Pat Gleason with Montgomery Engineers elaborated on the deve- lopment of wellfields in the North County area and explained that costs and cost comparison were studied between putting in a wellfield in to the Lo%~er Hawthorne Aquifer requiring reverse osmosis and putting one in the Lower Tamiami Aquifer requiring membrane softening as illustrated on the sheet provided to the Board of County Commissioners. Ee explained in detail the conclusions of developing a wellfield from either aquifer tn this area. He reported that to put in wells going to a deeper aquifer will be more expensive, will take more wells and the wells are deeper and more complicated to drill. He stated that in terms of well construction, 1.7 to 2 million dollars more will be required for a wellfield into the lower Hawthorne. In response to Commissloner Hasse he replied that 16 wells in the Lower Hawthorne Aquifer and 14 wells in the Lower Tamiami Aquifer will be required. He pointed out on the displayed charts the cost of the wells them- selves and the capital costs associated with developing treatment plants which are the same whether you put in "RO" or membrane sof- teninG. He concluded that it is more expensive to go with the deeper aquifer, and the County should go with the Lower Tamiami Aquifer. He stated that under the SFWMD 5 year plan, "Save Our Rivers" legislation indicates that if the lands are purchased, they should be utilized for water supply. Mr. Higgins discussed reverse osmosis and other membrane processes and disposal of concentrate for the by-product of the water. Commissioner Shanahan questioned what other counties are doing with the brine7 Mr. Higgins replied that Sanlbel Island has an offshore discharge, Cape Coral has a discharge into some canal areas, Venice discharges to the Intercoastal Waterway, City of Sarasota discharges Page 35 AUGUST 29, 1989 to Sarasota Bay. He indicated that effluent discharge monitoring, regulated by EPA and DER, requires reduction in toxicity. Mr. Taylor stated that there are three viable long-term water supply alternatives for Marco Island. He explained that the common denominator is the development of a lower Hawthorne Wellfield with an RO treatment facility on Marco Island. He reported that if there is adequate water on Marco Island and the water can be treated in an eco- nomical manner, that should be done. He noted that the f~rst alter- native is the lower Hawthorne which includes the development of a 6 million gal/on per day wellfteld and a 6 mG per day "RO" facility In combination with the one on Marco Island. He stated that the second alternative included the lower Hawthorne development on Marco Island, together with the possibility of continuinG use of the existing lake and infiltration system and further expansion into the Section 35 water supply, assuminG Deltona or Topeka acquire the property from the Barton Collier Group. Commissioner Hasse questioned how lonG the 16 million Gallons per day would last, and Mr. Taylor replied that their water use projections show in the year 2010, 17 million Gallons per day would be used. He emphasized that conservation measures recom- mended can brinG that number down, i.e. landscape xerlcscap~ng, etc. He explained that the third alternative is the lower Hawthorne wellfteld and use of the existing lake infiltrat~on system for irr~ga- tion supply after the dual system has been implemented. Commissioner Shanahan noted that at this point Collier has given no indication that they want to renew or exteDd the expiration of the lease, and questioned if there are alternatives to allow the ex~sting lake infiltration program to continue? Mr. Taylor responded that an alternative is using the lower Hawthorne for potable supply. He stated that the best way to try and utilize the County's resources was not to have a wellfield developed on the mainland for use as irr~ga- tion water. Commiss]oner Shanahan questioned if Topeka/Marco Island Util~ties has any condemnation opportumitles if Collier re3ects them? Mr. Taylor stated that Hole, Monte~ & Associates did not ~et into that Page 36 AUGUST 29, 1989 review, but it ls his understanding that they believe they have that capability. He Indicated the 3 alternatives outlined are the viable ones to Get between 12 and 16 million gallons of water per day f~r Marco Island. He pointed out on the cost analysis chart, the life cycle costs, adding both capltal costs and present worth analysis, and the differences between the 3 alternatives. He emphasized that these alternatives were based on providing 12 million gallons per day and additional costs would be incurred if the County goes above the 12 million gallons. He stated that the conservation program brings it to the 12 to 14 range depending on how effective the program is. In response to Commissioner Hasse, Mr. Taylor replied that the life cycle is a combination of the capital cost plus the operation and maintenance cost over a 2! year period. He explained that Alternative #1, development of 2 "RO" wellfields and 2 "RO" treatment facilities, will be approximately $32,000,000, life cycle costs $72,000,000; Alternative #2 slightly over $32,000,000 with life cycle $64,000,000 and Alternative #3, the dual system alternative, $33,000,000 including irrigating with a dual system approximately one-half of Marco Island, life cycle costs $63,000,000. He e×plained that Alternatives #2 and #3 using the existing lake fnfi]tratlon system are the cheapest and the 2 "RO" facilities are the most expensive alternatives. Commissioner Shanahan noted that Alternative #! is more positive than #2 and #3. Mr. Taylor stated that other criteria to be taken into considerat~on are flexibility in system, reliability, best use of resources, resource and environmental permitability, and implementation issues. He explained that the chances of having a downing of the plant or problem with the resources is slim, and described in detail how the dual system is flexible and can solve some of the problems of distribution and be converted to the potable system. In response to Commissioner Hasse, Mr. Taylor indicated that 6 million gallon storage tanks are required for the dual system. He explained that the other systems will be done as part of the normal capital improvements w~th some storage included in the treatment plant cost analysis. He explained Page 37 AUGUST 29, 1989 the options of the dual system compared to the "RO". Commissioner Shanahan questioned how Cape Coral reacted to the dual system mandate7 Mr. Taylor responded that the people are n.~t happy with it because they had not been properly educated about the introduction of wastewater effluent into the system. He explained that technically there is no problem with doing that by blending it with fresh canal water. Mr. Taylor emphasized that from environmental permitabllity, the RO is the best alternative. He stated that the dual system will be the toughest to implement because it is a big construction project. He reported that a dual system with a 2 "RO" system is the system the Board of County Commissioners should review, and evaluate its plusses and minuses relative to Marco Island. Mr. Taylor indicated that from their analysis, it is apparent that the high water quality In the south end of the County from Marco Island is somewhat limited, but they feel comfortable that the~e will be 5 to 6 million gallons on the Island and 6 to 8 million gallons from the lower Hawthorne supply on the main]and or some surface water supply or watertable supply for irrigation use on Marco Island. Commissioner Volpe questioned the North County aquifer and transportinG the water alonG S.R. 951 to Marco Island? Mr. Taylo~ responded that there is a possibility that Collier County will provide water to Marco Island. In response to Commissioner Saunders, Mr. Taylor ~epl~ed that the 13 recommendations from Hole, Montes & Associates begin at Page 102 of the consultant's report. Mr. Taylor explained to Commissioner Volpe that the County has the option of developing a wellf~eld and treatment plant on the south end, providing the benefit of a bulk water supply if the Gounty were to proceed with any kind of acquisition of that system on Marco Island, and the wellfield and treatment plant could be constructed on the p~o- perry the County owns on Manatee Road. In response to Comm~ss~one~ Hasse, Mr. Taylor replied that there are ~2 and 14 inch ex~st~ng wate~ Pa~e 38 lines, but the lines will have to be relocated as a result of four- laning S.R. 951 and a 34 or 36 inch main from the Manatee Road site to Marco Island will have to be installed. He noted that 3.3 million dollars will have to be expended to install a line to Marco Island. A lengthy discussion followed about transportinG water from other sec- ttons of the County to Marco Island. He emphasized that Collier County should encourage Marco Utilities to proceed with additional testinG on Marco Island and should construct reverse osmosis treatment facilities and develop an additional supply by 1994. He reported that the Board of County Commissioners should consider and weigh the bene- fits and liabilit les of the 2 RO plant system vs. a dual system. He Indicated that Collier County should p~'oceed wtth detailed hydro- geologic investigations and modelinG of the area in the lower Hawthorne area in the vicinity of the County's Manatee Road property. He pointed out that a water conservation program for Marco Island should be developed by Coil/em County. He indicated that the County should proceed with hydrogeologic investigations in modeling of the north area, includinG the Lower Tam]ami and steps necessary to obtain appropriate easements for facilities in that area. He reported that another recommendation is use of a water membrane facility ~n the Lower Tamlami and encouraging the Water Management District's plans to purchase the water supply area under the "Save Our Rivers" program for preservation as a public water supply. He explained that addi- tional hydroGeologic modeling of the Golden Gate area should be authorized to find out how much water is there and if additional water could be obtained safely. He stated that Collier County should con- sider trying to use a lower quality water on Marco Island for its highest and best use, i.e. retaining water during the wet season for use durinG the dry season. Commissioner Shanahan questioned if the stormwater analysis includes a retention plan for stormwate~,7 Mr. Arnold responded that he assumed tt does. He mentioned that aquifer storage and recovery is a viable means of storinG water dur~nG the wet season, treating it Page 39 AUGUST 29, 1989 during the low demand periods for withdrawal during high demand periods, but emphasized that is done on a small scale basis. Tape #4 A dlscussion followed about the the software acquired by the County and its use in water studies. Commissioner Saunders reported that the Board of County Commissioners needs direction from Staff in order to decide what action should be taken. Mr. Arnold replied that there are 13 items included as recommendations tn the consultant's report and adoption of the report will imply acceptance of those, but Staff needs d~rection regardinG Marco Island itself. Commissioner Shanahan moved, seconded by Commissioner Hamae and carried unanimously, that with specific regard to the Marco Island water situation, the Board of County Commissioners consider if appropriate: hold tn abeyance consideration of condemnation or purchase of Marco Island Utilities, by the County; hold tn abeymnce consideration of imposing a "water related" moratorium on Marco Island; forego Immediate consideration of seeking from the PSC diction over private sector utilities tn view of the conflict of Interest issue; formally cfvestlon SFWMD's plans as to the fomt and responsibility for administration of future water restrictions; direct staff to continue and complete work on an alternative schedl~le for lawn sprinkling with the intent that same be ready to tmplemnt during the next round of restrictions; encourage local law enforcement ¢les to give h~gher priority to enforcement of restrictions; d~rsct staff to explore the legal avenues available to a~thor~ze other personnel to issue warnings and citations to violators of restrictions In an effort to enhance enforcement; direct further tnvmstigatlon of automatic lawn sprinkling shutoff devices, and if shown to hav~ merit, req~21re the ~e of same by incorporation in County ordinance; emphasize the need for public education tn water conse~tton0 and the County's commitment to developing such a program. Cmtsetoner Shanahan moved, seconded b~ Commissioner Haose and Pa~ 40 carried unanimously, that Staff ts authorized to solicit professional hydropeologtc atudt~e to identify long term water suppltes as follow~: Oolden Oates Estates Area - determine an ultimate safe yield of the L~r T~tul A~lfer system by three (3) dimensional modeling; approach the City of Naples regarding cost-sharing tn this effort the CtW contesplates pursuing additional ~ells tn this are~ In the future; N~atee Road Area - determine the feasibility ~d ~tenttal yield of ~ ~sstble future wellfteld utilizing demur saline ~tfer so.cee; approach the To~ka Group regarding cost sharing tn this effort tn vt~ of the potential for the Cowry to provide ~ter to ~rco fros this ar~a and source tn the future; North C~W I~hl~ Road ~ea (Cor~l Reef) - proceed ~tth investigation, ~odellng ~d ~r- ~t~tlng of the L~r Tutut A~lfer; stipulate that ~y ~tt appli- cation n~ttted to S~D for a ~ellfteld tn this area strongly state that the Cowry e~ects S~D to complete its ac~tsttton of the ~r Rt~rs* pro~rty tn this area as a critical ~llfleld protection ~anre; determine the feasibility ~d potential yield of a ~sstble future ~llfteld tn this area utilizing demur saltne ~tfer s~ces; ~d direct that alternative sources of ~ater for irrigation ~ses ~ tn~sttg~ted ~d evaluated, ~tth a vt~ t~arda desisting s~ctftc co~lttes that could ~ 'phased in' ~ ~1 e~ter ~t~ ~re~s. The Intent ~uld ~ to tncresentally re~ Irrigation use fro~ the potable ~ter ~ste~. Co~tsstoner $hm~ ~oved, seconded ~ Contsstoner Hume ~d c~rrt~ ~ml~ously, that Staff pursue revt~ of se~tce st~rds co~t satiates as described tn the 1986 ~ater Naster Plm. Contssloner $h~m ~oved, seconded by Coutsstoner latght ~d c~rt~ ~mtaously, that the 'Narco Isled ~ater F~tbtlt~ $~dy' ~ accepted. Commissioner Saunde~s explalned that S~aff has been directed tn reference to the County ~ater supply to come back to the Board of County Commlssloners ~i~h recommendations based on ~hat has been pre- sented tn the report, bu~ no final action has been taken regarding Page 41 AUGUST 29, 1989 particular aquifer ur a particular treatment process or location. Commissioner Saunders Indicated that the Board of County Commissioners understands that detailed planning for water supply in both Collier County and Marco Island Is needed, and the Board of County Commissioners is telling Staff that it is a priority to con- tinue working to brinG back detailed plans so that the Board of County Commissioners can make arrangements for the water supply. Commissioner Volpe emphasized that no sites or processes have been accepted. A discussion followed about an update on the status of the Golden Gate wellfteld permits. There being no further business for the Good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by Order of the Chair - Time: 2:20 P.M. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS/ BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS/EX OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD(S) OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS UNDER ITS CONT~ / ~URT L. SAUNDERS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: ~hese..mll%~tes:'mpp_roved by the Beard on as preSen,~(~I or as corrected Page 42