Agenda 04-03-2018 Item #2.1 Bayshore Gateway Triangle04/03/2018
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 2.1
Item Summary: Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Area
Meeting Date: 04/03/2018
Prepared by:
Title: Operations Analyst – County Manager's Office
Name: Geoffrey Willig
03/23/2018 10:57 AM
Submitted by:
Title: County Manager – County Manager's Office
Name: Leo E. Ochs
03/23/2018 10:57 AM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Michael Cox Additional Reviewer Skipped 03/26/2018 2:48 PM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig County Manager Review Completed 03/26/2018 2:52 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 04/03/2018 1:00 PM
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Packet Pg. 4 Attachment: Bayshore CRA 2017 Annual Report (5223 : Bayshore Gateway Triangle
Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA Staff
Special thanks to Tim Durham, Executive Director of Corp Business Ops and Michelle Arnold,
Director of Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement (PTNE) for their leadership and
guidance and PTNE staff Tessie Sillery and Caroline Soto, for administrative support
as we transitioned to and through this year’s reorganization.
Debrah Forester, CRA Director,joined the Collier County team in July 2017 as the Collier County
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Director, overseeing both the Bayshore Gateway
Triangle and Immokalee CRAs. Debrah is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners
(AICP) and is certified as a Redevelopment Administrator by Florida Redevelopment Association.
Ms. Forester has over 25 years of experience in redevelopment, economic development and
comprehensive planning. Debrah previously worked in Collier County from 1995 to 2001 and
facilitated the creation of the Collier County CRA. Debrah has a Masters Degree in Regional
Planning from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Tami Scott, Senior Project Manager, joined the Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA team in 2017.
Tami’s primary role is to manage and facilitate construction projects within BGTCRA such as the
recently completed Karen Drive stormwater project, Gordon Avenue Fire Suppression project and
the Thomason Drive streetscape project that will include Collier County’s first roundabout. Tami
has 25 plus years' experience in construction, design and project management. She has worked on
varies construction projects with architectural firms in New England, Hawaii and Cayman Islands.
Tami is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Royal Institute of British Architects,
American Institute of Building Designers and is a licensed contractor.
Shirley Garcia, Operations Coordinator, started working for Collier County in 2005 with the Code
Enforcement Department Division as an administrative secretary and advanced to a Code
Investigator. Shirley has worked for four years with the Bayshore CRA as Operations Coordinator.
Her duties include fiscal and administrative functions for the office including administrative tasks
associated with advisory boards. She also provides information to the general public regarding
CRA codes and programs and coordinates the maintenance of CRA properties, Bayshore
Beautification MSTU and Haldemen Creek MSTU improvements. Shirley has a Bachelor of Arts in
Legal Studies from Hodges University and is a certified Florida, Notary Public (Commission Expires
January 2022).
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Packet Pg. 5 Attachment: Bayshore CRA 2017 Annual Report (5223 : Bayshore Gateway Triangle
Collier County Community Redevelopment
Agency Executive Board (CRAB)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Donna Fiala, District 1
CRA Board Co-Chair
Andy Solis, District 2
BCC Vice-Chair
Burt Saunders, District 3
Penny Taylor, District 4
BCC Chair
William L McDaniel, Jr, District 5
CRA Board Co-Chair
It has been my pleasure to serve as the Chairman to the
Community Redevelopment Agency,and watch the
transformation of a long neglected community begin to
shine and prosper.New businesses to the area are
coming,as well as new developments.We have looked to
attract middle income owner occupied homes to the area,
and they are now on the horizon.This new housing will
attract young,middle income families,add to the tax
base,but also provide new opportunities for families to
live closer to their place of employment,such as teachers
and firemen.We hope to see families,couples,and
individuals from various backgrounds creating a new
environment for all to enjoy.
The Gateway Triangle continues to move forward with their plans to build a
new and exciting gateway to East Naples.With it might come a movie
theater, restaurants, residential dwelling units, office space, hotel rooms, and
more.Other new businesses are also moving into this area.The new Porsche
Dealership is about to open their doors, and a few boat dealerships have
already opened.Many creative minds are working at more ideas to elevate
this area, and it’s exciting to watch.I truly believe that by next year we will
have a new and bright face on our CRA, and we’re looking forward to it.
Donna Fiala
Co-Chairman
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Packet Pg. 6 Attachment: Bayshore CRA 2017 Annual Report (5223 : Bayshore Gateway Triangle
CRA Overview
The Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency was
created by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners on
March 14, 2000 by Ordinance 2000-82. The Agency has two
redevelopment areas: The Bayshore/Gateway Triangle
Community Redevelopment Area (BGTCRA) and Immokalee
Community Redevelopment Area.
The BGTCRA is compromised of approximately 1,800 acres with
a wide range of residential and commercial properties. Funding
for the CRA comes from Tax Increment Financing (TIF). TIF is a
portion of the property taxes generated above what was
received by the County prior to the CRA being established and
does not result in any additional tax to the property owners.
CRA BoundarySince the adoption of the 2000 Redevelopment Plan much has changed within the
redevelopment area including: Bayshore Drive streetscape improvements, stormwater
improvements, pedestrian pathways, crime reduction, demolition of substandard
housing, new residential development, façade improvements and the opening of the
Botanical Gardens.
To improve the coordination and efficiency of project management the BGTCRA took
over the management of both the Bayshore Beautification MSTU and the Haldeman
Creek Dredging MSTU. The MSTU’s are funded through a millage rate set by the MSTU’s
Enabling Ordinance and modified by the Board of County Commissioner’s each year.
The Beautification MSTU’s mission is the beautification and maintenance of the public
right-of-way within its defined boundaries while the Haldeman MSTU is charged with the
future dredging and maintenance of Haldeman Creek.
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Packet Pg. 7 Attachment: Bayshore CRA 2017 Annual Report (5223 : Bayshore Gateway Triangle
Overcoming Irma
The entire community banded together to
assist with the recovery efforts. The CRA
staff, in coordination with the County, is
working diligently to repair and replace the
damage sustained in the storm.
On September 10th, 2017, Collier County
experienced a major hurricane. Only two
days after the natural disaster, with no
power or clean water, the CRA staff was
back in the office working with first
responders and the community to get the
Bayshore Gateway Triangle area back up
and running as quickly as possible.
The East Naples Community Park was
utilized as a cooling center after the
hurricane. Providing water, and a safe
place for those without power to have a
reprieve from the Southern Florida heat.
Landscape Damage
East Naples Community Park Cooling Station
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Packet Pg. 8 Attachment: Bayshore CRA 2017 Annual Report (5223 : Bayshore Gateway Triangle
Bayshore/Gateway Triangle CRA
Advisory Board
Maurice Gutierrez,
Chairman, MSTU Representative
Peter Dvorak,
Vice-Chair, At-large, Bayshore
Resident
Karen Beatty
Bayshore Resident
Larry Ingram
US 41 Business Owner
Ron Kezeske
Davis Blvd Business Owner
Steve Main
Bayshore Business Owner
Shane Shadis
At-large, Bayshore Resident
Michael Sherman
At-large, Bayshore Resident
Advisory Board
This past year we have welcomed our new CRA Director, Debrah Forester. She
has hit the ground running just in time to guide us through the 2-major projects
we have all been envisioning. Both the Triangle property and the 17 Acres on
Bayshore are in line to become a transformational reality. This coming year will
set the pace for both of these exciting projects, and I am confident her
leadership will guide us through these.It's hard to ignore the changes occurring
bit by bit. Porsche has anchored Davis Blvd on our eastern boundary and the
food truck park on Haldeman Creek will soon show construction progress.These
private investments will contribute to the overall attention our district
deserves.
It's amazing how many of our neighbors come out in support of issues so
important to our redevelopment.Our voices were heard when we collectively
supported the new brewery at the HEX hearing and equally heard when we
opposed the Cirrus Point rezone into an affordable housing project before the
BCC meeting.We should all be proud at the level of community involvement on
heart felt issues.Our strength has always been resilience,as our board has
never given up hope to achieve our dreams.Even in the past years of a down
economy we always maintained a vision to "always act on behalf of our
community".I commend the BCC,our advisory board members,staff,neighbors
and supporters in keeping this vision front and center.Together,as the CRA,we
are successfully working on improving our neighborhood for the common good
and I am honored to be able to lead us through these exciting times.
The Bayshore/Gateway CRA boundaries were created by the
County Commissioners, but it is the neighbors within our
district that defines who we are. I'm always humbled at our
monthly meetings when I see the passion of those attending,
simply to make their voices heard. Collectively we have a
sense of how our neighborhood should absorb the
improvements we have all dreamed of, and with the CRA as a
conduit, here we are.
CRA Board Member Chuck Günther
passed on August 1st 2017. He was a
Board member for 15 years and
served our Community and our
Board with great dedication and
commitment to the visions of this
District.
Maurice Gutierrez, Chairman
Maurice Guitierrez
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Packet Pg. 9 Attachment: Bayshore CRA 2017 Annual Report (5223 : Bayshore Gateway Triangle
2017 Accomplishments
$350,000 Community Development
Block Grant was awarded for the
Fire Suppression Phase I and
construction commenced in April.
CRA awarded $35,331 in Commercial
Building Improvement Grants to:
•El Rincon: $9,999
•Leightons Garage, LLC : $3,215
•Real McCaw: $5,286
•Western Bike Shop: $16,830
A contract was awarded to Tindale
Oliver Design to update the 2001
Redevelopment Plan.
The largest loan was restructured.
A Parking Study for Bayshore Drive
was completed.
Construction Underwar for the
Bayshore Fire Suppression Project
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Packet Pg. 10 Attachment: Bayshore CRA 2017 Annual Report (5223 : Bayshore Gateway Triangle
2017 Accomplishments
Gateway Mini Triangle
Project
In 2016,the contract to purchase
and redevelop the CRA owned 5.87
acre site was awarded to Real
Estate Partners,International
(REPI).
In 2017,REPI completed their due
diligence and filed an amendment
to amend the Collier County
Growth Management Plan and
accompanying rezone petition to
create an urban mixed-use project.
The closing on the property is
expected in 2018.
Cultural Arts Village
Project
An Invitation to Negotiate was
issued in 2017 and three proposals
were received and two developers
were selected to proceed to
negotiations to purchase and
develop this CRA owned 17.89 Acre.
Arno Inc Rendering of Submitted Proposal for Cultural Arts Village
Gateway Mini Triangle Proposal
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Packet Pg. 11 Attachment: Bayshore CRA 2017 Annual Report (5223 : Bayshore Gateway Triangle
CRA 2017 Private Investment
Ankrolab Microbrewery Zoning Approved
Celebration Food Truck Park -Site Plan
Approval
Harborside Veterinary Clinic Expansion
Mattamy Homes –Rezone approval
Porsche Dealership-Construction Commenced
Sara Bay Marina-Under New Ownership
Starbucks –Construction Permits Issued
Wood Springs Suites-Extended Stay –Site Plan
Approval
Ankrolab Brewing Zoning
Approval
Porsche Dealership
Harborside Expansion
Catholic Charities Construction
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Packet Pg. 12 Attachment: Bayshore CRA 2017 Annual Report (5223 : Bayshore Gateway Triangle
2017 Residential Development
Regatta Landing Condominiums &
boat docks completed
Seas Side Cottages
Cottages Under Construction
In 2013,Regatta Landing (FKA Haldeman's
Landing)was approved for 64 residential units
within 16 multi-family structures on
approximately 20 acres of land with direct
access to Haldeman Creek.In December 2015,
the project was modified and approved for 26
slip multi-family docking facility.The boat slips
are available for purchase by residents of the
multi-family condominium.In January 2016,
the Condominium for Regatta Landing was
recorded and residential units were available
for sale.As of today,sixty units are built and
the boat slips are constructed and available for
sale.
Regatta Landing Condominiums
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Packet Pg. 13 Attachment: Bayshore CRA 2017 Annual Report (5223 : Bayshore Gateway Triangle
2017 Partnership & Private Investments
The CRA Partnered with the Naples
Botanical Gardens During their annual
“Night Lights”holiday attraction.Naples
Botanical Gardens provided the graphic
design for both their banners and the new
Bayshore MSTU banners.Botanical banners
lined Bayshore Drive directing visitors to
the Gardens’doors.
The Montessori Garden School of Naples
opened in Fall of 2017 for the 2017-18
school year.
The Garden School
Naples Botanical Garden &
Bayshore CRA Banners
Naples Botanical Gardens Night Lights
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Packet Pg. 14 Attachment: Bayshore CRA 2017 Annual Report (5223 : Bayshore Gateway Triangle
CRA 2017 Budget
In accordance with s.163.356 (S) Fla., Stat., the annual report for the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has been filed
with Collier County. This report includes information on activities for fiscal year 2017. Complete financial statements setting forth assets liabilities, income and
operating expenses, as of the end of the fiscal year are contained in the 2017 Collier County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) that is on file at
the Collier County Clerk of Court.
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Packet Pg. 15 Attachment: Bayshore CRA 2017 Annual Report (5223 : Bayshore Gateway Triangle
Bayshore/Gateway Triangle MSTU
Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee
Maurice Gutierrez,
Chairman, Bayshore MSTU Resident
Sheila Dugan,
Vice Chair, Bayshore MSTU Resident
Sandra Arafet
Bayshore MSTU Resident
George Douglas
Bayshore MSTU Resident
Sheila Dimarco
Bayshore MSTU Resident
Stephen Jaron
Bayshore MSTU Resident
Robert Messmer
Bayshore MSTU Resident
2017 started out with a political tornado in Washington and ended with
Hurricane Irma keeping her eye on us for over an hour,on the
anniversary of Donna!Who would have predicted that?Regardless,the
real accomplishment this year was the county's emergency response
and all those dedicated staffers which got us through a most
challenging series of events.We should be very proud of them and as
well with our own MSTU/CRA super staff,Debrah Forester,Tami Scott &
Shirley Garcia for keeping our board focused on our projects while they
dealt with damage assessments and clean up in such a seamless fashion.
One of our projects completed this past year also received the seal of
approval from Irma.The folks on Karen drive reported that our
drainage improvement project was completely successful,just like the
engineers said it would be,and flooding is a distant memory of what
was once considered normal on any given summer afternoon.The fire
suppression project in the Collee Court,Peters Street,and Gordon
street neighborhood has improved the safety issues long standing due to
lack of fire hydrants and water mains being too small.
Every year I am pleased to say we continue to look for ways to improve
our overall neighborhood and as a finale'we will be going out to bid on
our Thomasson drive project.Our project manager,Tami Scott,has
been combing over the plans making ready for a proposal that will give
us sidewalks,lighting,drainage,landscaping and a roundabout at
Bayshore and Thomasson.Plans show a flag pole with center
landscaping the likes that will make headlines.Please,tighten your
seatbelts as it will be painful during construction but the end product
will be well worth it.
In closing,I have been honored in filling the shoes as chairman since
our founder Bill Neal passed some years back.Our volunteer board
continues to amaze me and so I am pleased to pass the gavel to
Stephen Jaron.We will all be their for him as he guides us through the
new year,congratulations!
Maurice Gutierrez
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Packet Pg. 16 Attachment: Bayshore CRA 2017 Annual Report (5223 : Bayshore Gateway Triangle
2017 Accomplishment: Thomasson Drive
RWA Engineering was selected to design,
permit and complete construction plans
for beautification and roadway
enhancements along Thomasson Dr. and
Hamilton Ave. Total construction is
estimated at $5 million.
Plans for the Collier County’s first
roundabout were finalized to manage
traffic at the intersection of Thomasson
Drive and Bayshore Drive.
Additional improvements will include sidewalks,
landscaping, bike lanes and decorative lighting.
Proposed Roundabout
Corner of Hamilton & Thomasson
Thomasson & Bayshore Improvements
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Packet Pg. 17 Attachment: Bayshore CRA 2017 Annual Report (5223 : Bayshore Gateway Triangle
2017 Accomplishments:
Karen Drive Stormwater Management Project
In 2017, the Bayshore MSTU tackled a storm water management project that has plagued
Karen Drive for many years. With the assistance of a CDBG grant and coordination with the
City of Naples, this project was completed and provided a substantial improvement to the
community.
Karen Drive on Monday, August 28, 2017
after a weekend of heavy rainPrior flooding conditions
Karen Drive
Stormwater Improvement Project
construction activity underway.
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Packet Pg. 18 Attachment: Bayshore CRA 2017 Annual Report (5223 : Bayshore Gateway Triangle
Bayshore MSTU 2017 Budget
In accordance with s.163.356 (S) Fla., Stat., the annual report for the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has been filed
with Collier County. This report includes information on activities for fiscal year 2017. Complete financial statements setting forth assets liabilities, income and
operating expenses, as of the end of the fiscal year are contained in the 2017 Collier County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) that is on file at
the Collier County Clerk of Court.
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Packet Pg. 19 Attachment: Bayshore CRA 2017 Annual Report (5223 : Bayshore Gateway Triangle
Haldeman Creek MSTU Advisory Committee
Roy Wilson, Chairman
and vinyl siding plus some roofing material.To date most of the removal
has been done through resident volunteers.THANK YOU !!
Boaters will have noticed that Channel Marker 15 is missing.To date,we
have not been able to find it,but are working to replace it as soon as
possible.Suppliers are overworked and the missing marker is not in a
critical place.
We continue to monitor what is happening to the depth of Haldeman Creek
so that we can forecast when we will need to do another dredge project.
Haldeman Creek is an asset worth protecting and using wisely.We have
substantial wildlife in and on the creek.Your prudent use,safe boating,
and maintenance of your seawalls will help preserve this waterway and the
neighboring properties
Advisory Committee
Roy Wilson, Chairman
Haldeman Creek Resident
Jim King
Haldeman Creek Resident
Kate Riley
Haldeman Creek Resident
Jack Bonzelaar
Haldeman Creek Resident
Joe Adams
Haldeman Creek Resident
2017 saw the completion of the Regatta Landing
Docks and the beginning of the project to rebuild
the ‘weir’located between the Government
Center and Walmart.This project should help
prevent upstream stormwater sediment from
entering Haldeman Creek.The MSTU did its part
by paying for the trimming and removal of exotics
and mangroves from the area closest to US 41.
Then there was IRMA that impacted many owners
in our area with home and seawall damage.The
winds dispersed debris both in and on the shores
of Haldeman Creek,most noticeably Styrofoam
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Packet Pg. 20 Attachment: Bayshore CRA 2017 Annual Report (5223 : Bayshore Gateway Triangle
Haldeman MSTU 2017 Accomplishments
Trimming of Mangroves & Exotics
Clearing of the weir
Completion of Regatta Landing Docks
Plan to Determine Cost of Dredge
Volunteers come out to Keep Collier Beautiful, including
Haldeman Creek, On April 8, 2017
Sunset in the district
Markers Help Boaters stay safe in the creek
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Packet Pg. 21 Attachment: Bayshore CRA 2017 Annual Report (5223 : Bayshore Gateway Triangle
Haldeman Creek 2017 Budget
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In accordance with s.163.356 (S) Fla., Stat., the annual report for the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has been filed
with Collier County. This report includes information on activities for fiscal year 2017. Complete financial statements setting forth assets liabilities, income and
operating expenses, as of the end of the fiscal year are contained in the 2017 Collier County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) that is on file at
the Collier County Clerk of Court.
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Packet Pg. 22 Attachment: Bayshore CRA 2017 Annual Report (5223 : Bayshore Gateway Triangle
Bayshore/Gateway Triangle CRA
3570 Bayshore Drive, Unit 102
Naples, FL 34112
Bayview Park, Photo provided courtesy of Parks & Recreation
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