Agenda 04-03-2018 Item #2.2 Immokalee CRA04/03/2018
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 2.2
Item Summary: Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area
Meeting Date: 04/03/2018
Prepared by:
Title: Operations Analyst – County Manager's Office
Name: Geoffrey Willig
03/23/2018 11:00 AM
Submitted by:
Title: County Manager – County Manager's Office
Name: Leo E. Ochs
03/23/2018 11:00 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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Immokalee CRA
2017 Annual Report
Live ∙ Work ∙ Play
Rural Neighborhoods -Hatchers Preserve
Immokalee Manufacturing & Technology Center
Boys & Girls Club -Bolch Campus
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Mission Statement
“Those of us who live and work in Immokalee envision a future for our town.We see new
business and job opportunities in international trade and distribution,agri-business,
ecotourism,recreation and entertainment,and the construction industry .
We see Immokalee as an attractive,sustainable community with affordable workforce
housing,parks and outstanding schools –a place where people walk and bicycle to do their
errands,and where parents are returning to school to finish their education and master new
job skills.Main Street will have a Latin flavor –colorful plazas,outdoor cafes,shops and
entertainment –attracting both the local community and the tourists who come to explore
our unique ecology or entertainment at the Casino.”
History of Immokalee ……………………………………………1
CRA Staff ……………………………………………………………2
Board Chairs ………………………………………………………3
CRA & MSTU Board Members……………………………………4
CRA & MSTU Boundary Maps……………………………………5
What is a CRA ………………………………………………………6
What is a MSTU .……………………………………………………7
CRA Projects ………..………………………………………………8-10
MSTU Maintenance…………………………………………………11
Joint Community Projects…………………………………………12-15
Economic Development …………………………………………16-17
Community Events…………………………………………………18-20
Financial Reporting ………………………………………………21-25
Photo taken at Roberts Ranch
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Immokalee “My Home”
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Landmarks and Institutions
◦Seminole Casino Hotel of Immokalee.
◦Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch
◦Pepper Ranch Preserve
◦Immokalee Regional Raceway
◦Lake Trafford
History
◦Immokalee is an unincorporated area in Collier County.
◦Originally known as Gopher Ridge by the Seminole and Miccosukee Indians,Immokalee means "My
Home"in Mikasuki language,and also in Miccosukee,Mikisúkî or Hitchiti-Mikasuki,a Muskogean
language.
◦The area is one of the major tomato growing centers in the United States.
Demographics –U.S.Census Bureau,2012-2016 American Community Survey
◦Population -29,287
◦Median age -27 years
◦Median household income -$27,767
◦Mean household income -$38,071
Transportation
◦A general aviation airport is located one mile northwest of the central business district.
◦Collier Area Transit (CAT)provides local bus service and paratransit.
◦The main road through Immokalee is State Road 29.Other important county roads through the region
are CRA 29A (New Market Road)and CRA 846.
Community and Education
◦Immokalee is the center of the region's agriculture industry and home to many families who work the
vast fields that produce a large amount of the United States'fresh produce.
◦The District School Board of Collier County is responsible for all public schools in Immokalee
including five elementary schools,Immokalee Middle School and Immokalee High School.iTech
technical college and Bethune Education Center provide additional training.RCMA Charter School and
Pace Center for Girls are also in the community and provide alternative education programs.Ave Maria
University is approximately 6 miles away in the community of Ave Maria.
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CRA Staff
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James Sainvilus
Project Manager
A 1997 graduate of Immokalee High School and a former science teacher at
Immokalee Middle School,James has been with the county since 2005.
Before joining the CRA he worked for seven years as a project manager for
the Collier County Public Utilities Department in the Planning and Project
Management Division.A graduate of Alabama A&M University,he holds a
BS in Electrical Engineering and a minor in Mathematics.James is happy to
be in a position to make improvements to the community he loves.Born in
Haiti,James came to the U.S.with his family when he was 16 years
old.James welcomes you to email him at
James.Sainvilus@colliercountFL.gov.
Christie A. Betancourt
Interim Operations Manager
Christie accepted the position of Interim Operations Manager for the Immokalee
CRA in November 2015.She has worked for the CRA since 2008,transferring
from Collier County Parks and Recreation,Immokalee Branch,where she was a
Program Leader for eight years.Since joining the Immokalee CRA,she
has contributed significantly to the development of the CRA.In addition to her
regular office duties at the CRA,she assists local Immokalee community
members with logistical issues pertaining to grant programs and other
governmental communication efforts.Christie is an Immokalee native and invites
you to contact her at any time at Christie.Betancourt@colliercountyFL.gov.
Debrah Forester
Director,Collier County CRA
Debrah joined the Collier County team in July 2017,coming from Charlotte
County CRA where she was the Redevelopment Manager for over 13 years.
Debrah has over 25 years experience in redevelopment,community planning,
and economic development.She previously worked in Collier County from
1995-2001 and facilitated the creation of the Collier County CRA.Debrah is a
member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)and is certified
as a Redevelopment Administrator by the Florida Redevelopment Association
and has a Masters Degree in Regional Planning from University of North
Carolina,Chapel Hill.Debrah welcomes you to email her at
Debrah.Forester@CollierCountyFL.gov.
Special thanks to Tim Durham, Executive Manager of Corp Business Ops and Michelle Arnold, Director of
Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement (PTNE) for their leadership and guidance as we transition
through this year’s reorganization. Sincere appreciation to PTNE staff , Tessie Sillery and Caroline Soto, for
administrative support.
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Board Chairs
Dr.Nappo is retired from a distinguished career in education including his role as
Dean of Liberal Arts and Associate Professor at Burlington County College (now
known as Rowan College of Burlington).
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Her hometown was Tarboro,North Carolina.She is of Native American/White &African America descent.She
attended A&T State University where she received her BS degree.She was the first African American accepted for a
Dietetic Internship at Duke University and has a MS in Public Health Nutrition from University of Wisconsin.She
is a member of Roman Catholic Faith,Future Homemakers of America,American Dietetic Association,and The
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.She has been married for 44 years to Fred N.Thomas Jr.;they have two children and
several grandchildren and godchildren.
Cherryle Patricia Thomas,Immokalee MSTU Chair
Cherryle Thomas has been a resident of Immokalee for over 30 years,coming to
Immokalee in 1985.Since her arrival she has been involved in volunteer and
public service work.She was the principal founder of "Christmas Around the
World Parade &Gala"in 1991 and has served continuously as the chair for the
committee for 26 years.She has also served on the MSTU board for 25 years and
has been the Chair since 2005.She has been apart of the Immokalee Chamber of
Commerce since 1990.
Dr.Frank Nappo,Immokalee CRA Chair
Dr.Frank Nappo of Naples has a longstanding involvement in volunteering and
public service.He has served as a board member of the Naples Art Association at
Von Liebig Art Center and was President of the association’s board (2007-2011).He
served as President of Drug Free Collier (2012-2016)and has been a board member
for the past nine years.He currently is the President of Immokalee Housing and
Family Services,serving on the board since 2008.He was appointed to serve on
the Governor’s Commission on Community Service,Volunteer Florida and was
appointed to the Volunteer Florida Foundation from 2013-2016.In 2014 he was
appointed to the Immokalee CRA and became Chair in 2016.He is a Board
Member and Secretary of Residential Options of Florida and a Board Member of 1
By 1 Leadership Immokalee.
William L.McDaniel Jr.,District 5 Commissioner
As the Chairman of the CRA for the Immokalee area,it is my pleasure to
continue to oversee the continuous redevelopment of the Immokalee
Community Redevelopment Area.As we have in previous years,we will continue
to engage our residents to receive their input and help us develop our master
plan.Immokalee is key to the long term economic success of Collier County and
our residents’input is critical.I look forward to your comments and working
with you to the benefit of our community.
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Boards
Local Redevelopment Advisory Board
Dr.Frank Nappo,Chair
Estil Null,Vice-Chair
Michael Facundo
Ski Olesky
Andrea Halman
Yvar Pierre
Anne Goodnight
Linda Oberhaus
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Board of County Commissioners
Lighting and Beautification MSTU
Cherryle Thomas, Chair
Bill Deyo, Vice-Chair
Norma Garcia
Andrea Halman
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
Public meetings for the Immokalee CRA are held the third Wednesday of every month.Public meetings for the
Immokalee MSTU are held the fourth Wednesday of every month.All meetings are held at 8:30 a.m.,at 750
South Fifth Street,Immokalee,Florida 34142 unless otherwise noticed.
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CRA & MSTU Boundary
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Mural is located outside Roma In Havana in Immokalee.
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What is a CRA?
The Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)was established in March 2000 to alleviate slum
and blight in two separate Redevelopment Areas within Collier County:The Bayshore Gateway Triangle
Redevelopment Area and the Immokalee Redevelopment Area.
Community Redevelopment Agency refers to a public entity created by Collier County to implement the activities
outlined under Chapter 163,Florida Statutes.The Board of County Commissioners,is the ex-officio governing
Board of the CRA.The CRA adopted the Immokalee Master Plan that includes all of the Immokalee Urban
Designated Area.
Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board
On March 14,2000,the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolutions 2000-82 and 2000-83 establishing
the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency and identifying two areas within unincorporated Collier
County (Bayshore/Gateway Triangle and Immokalee)as areas in need of redevelopment.In addition,Resolution
2000-83 (as amended)authorized the creation of Local Advisory Boards by separate resolution to assist in the
implementation of the redevelopment plan.In 2016,Resolution 2016-198 was adopted to revise the bylaws to
clarify the membership and terms of office.The purpose of this nine-member committee is to be the primary
vehicle for community and professional input to the CRA for matters relating to the Immokalee Redevelopment
Area.Terms are for three years.
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How funding is created?
Property values in the CRA are capped,or frozen,at the assessed
value for a established base year (2000).Thereafter,any tax
revenues due to increases in property values in excess of the base
are dedicated to the redevelopment area.The generated revenue
is known as tax increment financing and is used in the Immokalee
CRA to leverage its redevelopment efforts.
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What is a MSTU?
A Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU)is a funding mechanism where community members,with Board
approval,assess themselves to make improvements to their neighborhood and/or community area and provide
additional services based on community desires.
The daily,routine services of the Immokalee Beautification MSTU consist of managing the maintenance of all
public areas along Main Street (SR 29)and First Street (CR 846)within the limits of the Immokalee Urban Area.
Responsibilities include the selection,coordination and management of Collier County-approved contractors
assigned to various maintenance and repair services such as lawn mowing,sidewalk and gutter cleaning,landscape
maintenance,irrigation system management,and street lighting (Immokalee’s blue street lights).In addition,the
MSTU provides assistance and coordination for communication with various governmental agencies and the public.
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Immokalee Lighting and Beautification Advisory Committee
The five-member advisory committee was created on October 22,1985,to assist the Board of County
Commissioners in the business affairs of the Immokalee Beautification Taxing District,and to prepare and
recommend an itemized budget to carry out the business of the district for each fiscal year.In 2011,the CRA was
designated to administer and manager the Immokalee MSTU.
Membership on the advisory committee represents the population within the Immokalee Beautification Taxing
District.Four members must be permanent residents within the MSTU and one member may be an owner of
residential or commercial property within the MSTU;this member may be an individual,an officer of a
corporation,or a partner of a partnership.Terms are four years.
How is funding created?
Through a millage rate set by the MSTU’s enabling
ordinance.All capital projects,as well as the maintenance
and other operating projects are managed by the Immokalee
CRA.
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CRA Projects
Commercial Façade Grant Program
In accordance with Objective 1.2 in the Immokalee Area Master Plan,theCRAcontinuedtoprovidefinancialincentivestobusinessesinImmokaleeviatheCommercialFaçadeImprovementGrantprogram.The CRAimplementedthePrograminOctober2008.Since that time,17 façadegrantshavebeenawardedtolocalbusinessesforatotalof$294,621.67.
Eligible applicants may receive grant funding up to $20,000 asreimbursement,using a one-half (1/2)to 1 match with equal applicantfundingforfundingforfaçadeimprovementstocommercialstructures.
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Southwest Florida Promise Zone Designation (SFPZ)
The Promise Zone is a federal program established in 2016 to provide benefits and incentives to advance
revitalization in rural areas.The 10-year designation provides preferences for certain competitive federal grant
programs and a federal liaison is assigned to help designees navigate federal programs.The SFPZ is a partnership
led by the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council (Immokalee,Glades and Hendry Counties),with the goals
of creating jobs,enhancing economic activity,improving educational opportunities,reducing crime and improving
community infrastructure.A Vista position for Immokalee is funded.The open position will focus on assisting
with Economic Development.Contact the CRA office if you are interested in applying for the position.
The United States Department of
Agriculture and Southwest Florida
Regional Planning Council hosted a
community outreach meeting May 31,
2017,at the CareerSource Center to
provide information on home repair
grant and loans available to senior
citizens and low-income homeowners
through the USDA Section 504
Home Repair Program.The meeting
was very well received by the
community of Immokalee.
On May 3,2017,the Lozano’s Restaurant received a check from the CRA for $20,000 for renovations to
property located at 405 New Market Rd,Immokalee,Florida 34142.
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FHERO is a regional collaboration of six counties:Desoto,Glades,Hardee,
Hendry,Highlands,Okeechobee,the city of Belle Glade,and the Community of
Immokalee in Collier County whose purpose is to coordinate the collective
economic power to advance the region.The designated contact for Collier
County is Christie Betancourt,Collier County CRA,Immokalee Operations
Manager,and the Non-Profit Organization Engaged in Economic
Development contact is Kristi Bartlett,Naples Chamber Vice President.The
2017 compliance report summarized activities including working with local
board of realtors,Immokalee Foundation,Collier County Airport Authority and
professional networks to gather information on available sites and buildings for
sale and lease.
Over the past year FHERO designees,met with the following companies/organizations in Immokalee to
learn more about potential needs and provide assistance for retention and expansion:Salazar Machine &
Steel,Tellus,Fletcher Flying Services,Lipman Produce,Immokalee Chamber,Immokalee Foundation,
iTECH,Project Roma,Taste of Immokalee,Alternative Labs,Concrete Impressions,Oakes Farms,Oxxe
Oil,Exotic Car Racing Club/Facility,Aquaponic Farm,Rapid Aircraft.County staff hosted a focus group for
the Culinary Incubator.Staff works closely with CareerSource SWFL and the school district to relay training
needs.
In 2017 Marketing Alliance,was hired by FHERO to develop a marketing plan for the region.In April,they
toured,videoed,and photographed the community of Immokalee.The tour efforts included the Immokalee
Regional Airport,Pepper Ranch Preserve,Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch,the Immokalee
Produce Center and Lake Trafford.
Florida Heartland Economic Region of Opportunity (FHERO)
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Immokalee Impact Fee Installment Payment Pilot Program
On July 11,2017,the BCC adopted Ordinance 2017-34 that
established an Impact Fee Installment Payment Pilot Program for
the Immokalee CRA.The ordinance provides an alternative to
paying impact fees in full as a prerequisite for the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy.A feepayer may pay impact fees in
installments rather than a lump sum by entering into an impact fee
installment payment program agreement with Collier County that
allows installment payments as a special assessment levied as non-
ad valorem tax against the subject property.The program took
effect October 1,2017.
Small Business Forum
One of the many economic development efforts
was the Spanish Small Business Forum held May
25,2017,at the Boys &Girls club in Immokalee.
The partnership was between the Immokalee
Chamber of Commerce,the Immokalee CRA,
and the Boys and Girls Club in Immokalee.The
forum was sponsored by First Florida Integrity
Bank,and supported by the NAACP-Collier,the
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,and the Naples
Accelerator.
This collaborative effort offered information and
orientation to local small business owners,and to
those who are considering starting up a small
business.The concerted effort was conducted to
promote economic and business development in
Immokalee.Experienced presenters from
organizations like Prospera,SCORE,Goodwill
Microenterprise,and the Small Business
Administration offered their services at no cost.
Most shared important information on “How and
where to access capital,”“How to turn an idea into a
business,”and “How to grow and expand your
business.”A series of workshops will be offered in
the upcoming year.
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Services of the Immokalee Beautification MSTU consist of managing
the maintenance of all public areas along Main Street (SR 29)and First
Street (CR 846)within the limits of the Immokalee Urban Area.A&M
Property Maintenance,a local Immokalee vendor,has been providing
great service by performing various maintenance and repair services,
such as lawn mowing,sidewalk and gutter cleaning,landscape
maintenance,irrigation system management,and installing banners and
holiday decorations.
The MSTU board approved a conceptual design for the replacement of the three signs located north and
south along Main Street and at the west entry of First Street.The MSTU hired Q.Grady Minor &
Associates,P.A.(GradyMinor)to do the design.
Monument Conceptual Design
Existing Welcome Sign
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Joint Community Projects
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The Florida Department of Transportation,District One Safety Office,
awarded Collier County design funds in the amount of $54,738.33 for
FY2019 and $662,333.00 for Construction/CEI for FY 2022.This project
is to be designed and constructed by the county under the requirements of
the Local Agency Program.
Both the CRA and the MSTU offered letters of support for the TIGER IX application submitted to
U.S.Department of Transportation by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners.The
Growing Connections to Create Mobility Opportunities in Immokalee will further implement the
vision to redevelop Immokalee into a safe pedestrian/multi-modal community.This project will target
specific high-traffic pedestrian areas identified in the Immokalee Walkability Community Study adopted
in 2011.
Transportation Investment Generation Economic Recovery (TIGER)Grant
Immokalee Complete Street Growing -Connections to Create Mobility Opportunities
Safe Route to School:Eden Park Elementary School Sidewalks
Pedestrian Safety Improvements on SR 29
(Main St.from N.Ninth St.to N.First St.)
The CRA is continuing to coordinate with FDOT to
improve pedestrian safety along Main Street.
Improvements include a new signal at Third Street and
Seventh Street,consolidating the midblock crossing and
signage..This project is currently in design phase and is
expecting to be constructed in FY 2019.
Project Rendering
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Immokalee Sidewalk Improvement Project
Immokalee CRA was awarded an additional $125,000 of
Community Development Block Grant funds to complete
the Immokalee Sidewalk Improvement Project.On
September 26,2017,the Board of County Commissioners
approved an amendment to the previously approved HUD
grant agreement between the BCC and the CRA for
additional funding in the amount of $125,000 and a time
extension for the Immokalee Sidewalk Improvement
Program.The overall grant budget agreement is now
$600,000.Construction is currently underway.The project
is expected to be completed in March 2018.
South 5th Street
South 9th Street
South 9th St.
South 5th Street
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Hurricane Irma
Blue Zone Project Southwest Florida Built Environment
On May 17,2017,Blue Zone Built Environment
consultants Dan Burden and Samantha Thomas
presented held a public workshop and stakeholder
meetings with members of the Immokalee CRA,
community leaders and the District 5 Commissioner.
The goal of the workshop was to begin the process of
identifying a marquee project.During the workshop,
the members identified their top three priorities for a
potential marquee,including Lake Trafford Road,
Main Street and Westlcox Road.
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Hurricane Irma struck south Florida Sunday,September 10,2017,causing devastation that had not been seen
within the State in a decade.Communities on both the east and west sides of the peninsula were significantly
impacted,predominately seeing power outages to millions of homes,crushing fuel shortages,and a huge need for
basic humanitarian relief such as food,water,and emergency sheltering.Immokalee and its residents were in the
direct path.The community,while remaining vigilant in the face of the hurricane,was in a state of flux,trying to
feed its residents while also attempting to organize,manage,and control the tremendous flow of volunteer
organizations and donated goods coming into the community.
An Immokalee Response Team was requested by the Collier County Emergency Operations Center to provide
assistance to the community.The team was assigned the mission of coordinating the efforts of the non-
governmental organizations and the volunteers and donations received by the community.The team was also
given the task of communicating the need for resources of the community to the County for further assistance
and creating considerations for short-term,intermediate,and long-term response/recovery that can be utilized for
future incidents.
Immokalee Response Team
State Farmers Market –
Distribution Center
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Due to the impact of Hurricane Irma,an
Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition was formed.
The association is a collaboration of non-profit,
faith based,local,state and national organizations
whose mission is to assist in identifying the
unmet needs of those affected by disaster.
Working together,the coalition shares
information and recourses to address the needs
of individuals,businesses and families.
Hurricane Irma –Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition
Committees formed to meet the needs are:
Needs Assessment:work with designated agencies to conduct a post-hurricane assessment and prioritize
needs.
Case Management:coordinate and manage requests to support unmet needs in the community.
Resource Directory/Communication:provide information,and update a list of resources for members and
the community.
GIK/Distribution Center:coordinate in-kind donations and distributions to the community.
Volunteer Management:coordinate volunteer groups coming to the community to match with the needs in
the community.
Housing Task Force:address immediate and long-term housing needs.
Spiritual &Emotional Care:coordinate services to reach those in the community.
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Grassroots Kitchen
Benison Center
Hurricane Irma Cooling Center
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2017 was a busy year for both business development and expansion,
and infrastructure improvements in the community.Staff and the
CRA and MSTU advisory boards attended various ceremonies for the
following Immokalee businesses:
First Bank of Immokalee –Ground Breaking May 10, 2017
El Noa Sports Bar –Ribbon Cutting May 22, 2017
St. Matthews House Thrift Store –Ground Breaking May 24, 2017 and Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
November 17, 2017
Gabriel’s House of Care –Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting December 16, 2017
Projects on the Horizon
Economic Development
First Bank under construction
Arrowhead Development under
construction
Lake Trafford Pier under construction
Water Replacement pipes under construction
Immokalee Water & Sewer District construction project
Lake Trafford & 19th Street Intersection under
construction
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This project area encompasses approximately 50 miles of asbestos cement and undersized (2-inch and 3-inch
diameter)water mains,which equates to roughly one-half of the entire distribution system.The existing water mains
were part of the original private utilities systems.
Immokalee Water &Sewer District Water Main Replacement Project
Members of the Immokalee community joined County
staff and Board members for the Collier Culinary
Connection Day March 2,2017.It was the official
groundbreaking ceremony for the Florida Culinary
Accelerator in Immokalee at 170 Airpark Blvd.Bldg.
103.The Florida Culinary Accelerator located in
Immokalee is a membership-based commercial kitchen
for the preparation,creation and distribution of hand
crafted food products.Any Culinary Entrepreneurs will
soon be able to create their own products in the
Culinary Accelerator.
Florida Culinary Accelerator @ Immokalee Airport
Three-star Michelin rated chef Christian Le
Squer toured and greeted culinary head chef
and students at Immokalee Technical College
April 21,2017.Christian Le Squer will
partner with Immokalee’s Culinary
Accelerator to boost food entrepreneurship in
the region and help put Immokalee on the
map as a food-manufacturing destination for
aspiring chefs.
The Immokalee Water-Sewer District has a $21,000,000
construction project under way in the Immokalee Area.
The project is funded by USDA and consists of four
phases replacing asbestos cement and undersized water
mains.A groundbreaking ceremony was held August 24,
2017.The goals of this project are to replace undersized
and outdated water main infrastructure,improve water
quality,improve system reliability,and to reduce
unaccounted for (unbilled)water.
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Community Events
•Lipman Backpack Giveaway
•Lipman 5K Run
•Earth Day
•Ciclovia events
•Celebrate Immokalee events
•Christmas Around the World
•Interagency meetings
•One By One Leadership events
•Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition
•Sports Activity Day at Boys & Girls Club
•Blue Zone Project committee
•Schultze Foundation committee
•Naples Accelerator workshops & training classes
•Immokalee Chamber of Commerce Meetings
•Boys & Girls Club of Collier County events
•Taste of Immokalee events
•Chamber of Commerce Business After hours
•Highlands Elementary Career Day
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The CRA hosted the Annual Tree Lighting at the Immokalee
Zocalo Plaza with the help of the MSTU,the Seminole Casino
Hotel,Collier County Parks &Recreation,the Immokalee
Chamber of Commerce,the Sheriff’s Department and the
Immokalee Fire Department.
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CRA hosted the 4th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event
Ciclovia Immokalee!is in its third
year of providing the community of
Immokalee a monthly day of safe
and open environment at the
Immokalee Community Park for
families to run,bike,play and be well
together.
Celebrate Immokalee Festival was held March 24-26,2017.
This annual event is organized by the Immokalee Chamber of
Commerce and was facilitated by the Immokalee Pioneer
Museum at Roberts Ranch.
Cattle Drive
Commissioner McDaniel
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Earth Day was held April 22,2017,as
a joint collaboration with 1 By 1
Leadership,Conservation Collier and
Collier County Parks &Recreation.
Lipman Backpack Give Away
was held August 5,2017,at the
Immokalee High School field.
Lipman 5K Run was held April 22,2017,at the Immokalee High School field.
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Immokalee CRA
Annual Report
Financial Reporting
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In accordance with s.163.356 (3)Fla.,Stat.,the annual report for the Immokalee Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA)has been filed with Collier County.This report includes information on
activities for fiscal year 2017.Complete financial statements are contained in the 2017 Collier County
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
Mural is located inside Lozano’s Restaurant in Immokalee.
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Immokalee CRA
Schedule of Revenues & Expenditures -Budget to Actual
Collier County, Florida
Immokalee CRA
FY-2017 CRA Operating and Grant Budget
Funds 186, 715 & 716
Unaudited
Variance to
Adopted Amended Amended
Budget Budget Actual Budget
Revenues
Beginning Balance $ 268,100.00 $ 268,100.00 $ 322,500.00 $ 54,400.00
Tax Increment $ 544,600.00 $ 544,600.00 $ 544,600.00 $ -
Interest $ 1,900.00 $ 1,900.00 $ 4,941.90 $ 3,041.90
Mgt. Fee Paid by MSTU $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ -
Grant & Reimburse $ -$ 600,000.00 $ 1,802.04 $ (598,197.96)
Misc., TC & PA Trans $ -$ -$ 1,108.13 $ 1,108.13
Total Sources $ 899,600.00 $ 1,499,600.00 $ 959,952.07 $ (539,647.93)
Expenditures
Personal Services $ 245,400.00 $ 245,400.00 $ 234,909.39 $ (10,490.61)
Operating $ 215,200.00 $ 235,200.00 $ 152,385.73 $ (82,814.27)
Capital $ 5,000.00 $ 795,494.75 $ 5,133.76 $ (790,360.99)
Grants in Aid $ 55,000.00 $ 55,000.00 $ 34,175.92 $ (20,824.08)
Repay Advance to Fund (111) $ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ -
Estimated End Balance / Reserve $ 349,000.00 $ 138,505.25 $ 503,347.27 $ 364,842.02
Total Uses $ 899,600.00 $ 1,499,600.00 $ 959,952.07 $ (539,647.93)
Mural is located inside Lozano’s Restaurant in Immokalee.
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Immokalee Beautification
Municipal Services Taxing Unit
Schedule of Revenues & Expenditures -Budget to Actual
Collier County, Florida
Immokalee CRA Managed MSTU
FY-2017 Budget to Actual –Immokalee Beautification MSTU
Funds 162
Unaudited
Mural is located outside Roma In Havana Restaurant.
Variance to
Adopted Amended Amended
Budget Budget Actual Budget
Revenues
Beginning Balance $ 359,600.00 $ 359,600.00 $ 451,700.00 $ 92,100.00
Ad Valorem Taxes $ 325,750.04 $ 325,750.04 $ 332,140.09 $ 6,390.05
Interest $ 2,849.96 $ 2,849.96 $ 5,782.86 $ 2,932.90
Misc., TC & PA Trans $ -$ -$ 8,553.04 $ 8,553.04
Total Sources $ 688,200.00 $ 688,200.00 $ 798,175.99 $ 109,975.99
Expenditures
Operating $ 203,400.00 $ 203,400.00 $ 48,949.87 $ (154,450.13)
Capital $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 68,090.50 $ (31,909.50)
Mgt. Fee Paid to CRA $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ -
Cost of Tax Collection $ 11,500.00 $ 11,500.00 $ 9,938.47 $ (1,561.53)
Estimated End Balance / Reserve $ 288,300.00 $ 288,300.00 $ 586,197.15 $ 297,897.15
Total Uses $ 688,200.00 $ 688,200.00 $ 798,175.99 $ 109,975.99
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Immokalee CRA Managed Road Segment
Immokalee Road & SR 29
Schedule of Revenues & Expenditures -Budget to Actual
Collier County, Florida
Immokalee CRA Managed MSTU
FY-2017 Budget to Actual –Immokalee Road & State Road 29
Funds 111-163805
Mural is located inside Lozano’s Restaurant in Immokalee.
Variance to
Adopted Amended Amended
Budget Budget Actual Budget
Revenues
Net Cost Unincorp Gen'l Fund $ 200,600.00 $ 200,600.00 $ 175,338.12 $ (25,261.88)
Miscellaneous $ -$ -$ -$ -
Total Sources $ 200,600.00 $ 200,600.00 $ 175,338.12 $ (25,261.88)
Expenditures
Landscape Material $ 33,900.00 $ 33,900.00 $ 24,386.90 $ (9,513.10)
Contractual Maintenance $ 130,000.00 $ 130,000.00 $ 130,168.82 $ 168.82
Water & Electricity $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 15,253.44 $ (9,746.56)
Irrigation/Other Supplies $ 11,700.00 $ 11,700.00 $ 5,528.96 $ (6,171.04)
Total Uses $ 200,600.00 $ 200,600.00 $ 175,338.12 $ (25,261.88)
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Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency -Immokalee
CareerSource Southwest Florida
750 South Fifth Street,
Immokalee, FL 34142
www.ImmokaleeToday.com
239-867-0025
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