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Backup Documents 06/22/2010 Item #16E 3ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTI1bSE11 ' TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE FOR SIGNATURE Print on pink paper. Attach to original document. Original documents should be hand delivered to the Board Office. The completed routing slip and original documents are to be forwarded to the Board Office only after the Board has taken action on the item.) ROUTING SLIP Complete routing lines 41 through 44 as appropriate for additional signatures, dates, and/or information needed. If the document is already complete with the A. a lint th... oh r,,oma I lnec 8l through 44 complete the checklist. and forward to Sue Filson (line q5). ...................._ ­......._. _.. ....... I -.-.. - - - - -- Route to Addressee(s) (List in routing order) Office Initials Date 1. (initial) Applicable) 2. Agenda Item Number _ r 3 3. (' ! U / - 4. /r _ 1 Number of Original 5. Ian Mitchell, BCC Office Supervisor Board of County Commissioners t ^'L'V'L l r °E'M -' '�,� ` t {` - 5. Minutes and Records Clerk of Court's Office (,� i ' PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION (The primary contact is the holder of the original document pending BCC approval. Normally the primary contact is the person who created/prepared the executive summary . Primary contact information is needed in the event one of the addressees above, including Sue Filson, need to contact staff for additional or missing information. All original documents needing the BCC Chairman's signature are to be delivered to the BCC office only after the BCC has acted to approve the item 1 Name of Primary Staff 'y'jL Phone Number p Contact (initial) Applicable) Agenda Date Item was Agenda Item Number _ r 3 Approved b the BCC (' ! U / - Type of Document /r _ 1 Number of Original �. Attached t ^'L'V'L l r °E'M -' '�,� ` t {` - Documents Attached contracts, agreements, etc. that have been fully executed by all parties except the BCC J INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST 1 _ Fornis/ County Forms/ BCC Forms / Original Documents Routing Slip W WS Oroarml 9.03.04, Revised 1 26 .05, Revised 2.24 05, Revised 9,18 09 Initial the Yes column or mark "N /A" in the Not Applicable column, whichever is Yes N/A (Not appropriate, (initial) Applicable) I. Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be signed by the Chairman, with the exception of most letters, must be reviewed and signed by the Office of the County Attorney. This includes signature pages from ordinances, / resolutions, etc, signed by the County Attorney's Office and signature pages from contracts, agreements, etc. that have been fully executed by all parties except the BCC (,� i ' Chairman and Clerk to the Board and possibly State Officials.) - ^. 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The - County _ Attorne 's Office has reviewed the changes, if applicable._ 1 _ Fornis/ County Forms/ BCC Forms / Original Documents Routing Slip W WS Oroarml 9.03.04, Revised 1 26 .05, Revised 2.24 05, Revised 9,18 09 16E3 1 MEMORANDUM Date: June 23, 2010 To: Melissa Hennig, Environmental Specialist Facilities Management Department From: Ann Jennejohn, Deputy Clerk Minutes & Records Department Re: Modification No. 5 to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Agreement No. 401815JO21 to fund habitat restoration in the Pepper Ranch Preserve (SSA -7) Attached is the original modification agreement referenced above (Item #16E3) approved by the Board of County Commissioners on June 22, 2010. After further processing we request an executed copy is returned to our office for the Board's Official Record. If you have any questions please call me at 252 -8406. Thank you. Attachment 16E3 AGREEMENT NO: 1448 - 40181- 05 -J021 CHARGE CODE: 41545- 1121 -04HR N2 (FYI 0) $25,000 (PARTNERS) 41420-1124-0000 W5 (FY' 10) $50,000 (COASTAL) AMOUNT: $75,000 FAADS: 12- 47625 - naples- 021 - Collier- 34104 -14- 07/01/05- 06/30/15 — To facilitate habitat restoration and improvement primarily for federal trust resources on wetland -01 DUNNS: 076997790 MODIFICATION NO. 5 To COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT Between UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE And COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT The purpose of this modification is to augment funding with an additional $75,000, as the restoration of an additional site has been added to the scope of this agreement (Attachment Q. Specifically, fiscal year 2010 funding from both the Partners for Fish & Wildlife Program and the Coastal Program will enable Collier County to initiate and continue exotic plant removal within Zones 2 and 3 (totaling more than 475 upland acres) of the Pepper Ranch Preserve. Attachment C, including the Project Data Sheet & Maps describes work that will be accomplished under each Program's funding. The total amount of this award to date for this cooperative agreement is increased from $75,000 to $150,000 to reflect this modification. The Landowner's matching costs have been increased to $213,400 ($75,800 plus $137,600 for the Pepper Ranch Preserve projects). Article V., SCOPE OF EFFORT is revised to include Attachment C that describes activities funded under both the Coastal Program proposal as well as the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program. These documents outline the proposed work for the upcoming year. Article VIL, AWARD AMOUNT, is revised as follows: B. TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDED TO DATE: $150,000.00 FY 2010 - $25,000.00 (Partners) $50,000.00 (Coastal) Article VIII., APPROPRIATION DATA, is revised as follows: APPROPRIATION: 4 1 545- 1 1 2 1 -04HR N2 $25,000.00 (FYI 0) 41420 -1124 -0000 W5 $50,000.00 (FY 10) 4. All other terms and conditions remain the same. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OF FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE ON TITLE: SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST DATE: COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT ATTF,ST.:.,::.:.'' DWI'bHT F BROGIf,CLERK By:' F Y CLERK "go 's Ap$1 fMM'hnd legal Sufficiency: Jennifer B. White Assistant County Attorney 16E3 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Ukk FRED W. COYLE, CHAR AN Item # _!LQE3 Agenda fff 7 Date Date (ptD Recd lY AGREEMENT NO: 401815J021 CHARGE CODE: 41545- 1121 -04HR N2 (FYI 0) $25,000 (PARTNERS) 41420- 1124 -0000 W5 (FY' 10) $50,000 (COASTAL) AMOUNT: $75,000.00 FAADS: 12- 47625 - naples- 021 - Collier- 34104 -14- 07/01/05- 06/30/15 —To facilitate habitat restoration and improvement primarily for federal trust resources on wetland -01 DUNS: 076997790 MODIFICATION NO.: 5 To COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT Between UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE And COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT The purpose of this modification is to augment funding with an additional $75,000, as the restoration of an additional site has been added to the scope of this agreement (Attachment C). Specifically, fiscal year 2010 funding from both the Partners for Fish & Wildlife Program and the Coastal Program will enable Collier County to initiate and continue exotic plant removal within Zones 2 and 3 (totaling more than 475 upland acres) of the Pepper Ranch Preserve. Attachment C, including the Project Data Sheet & Maps describes work that will be accomplished under each Program's funding. The total amount of this award to date for this cooperative agreement is increased from $75,000 to $150,000 to reflect this modification. The Landowner's matching costs have been increased to $213,400 ($75,800 plus $137,600 for the Pepper Ranch Preserve projects). 1. Article V., SCOPE OF EFFORT is revised to include Attachment C that describes activities funded under both the Coastal Program proposal as well as the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program. These documents outline the proposed work for the upcoming year. 2. Article VII., AWARD AMOUNT, is revised as follows: B. TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDED TO DATE: $150,000.00 FY 2010 - $25,000.00 (Partners) $50,000.00 (Coastal) 3. Article VIII., APPROPRIATION DATA, is revised as follows: APPROPRIATION: 41545- 1121- 04HRN2 $25,000.00 (FYI 0) 41420 - 1124 -0000 W5 $50,000.00 (FY 10) 4. All other terms and conditions remain the same. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OF FISH AND WILD�IFE SERVICE BY: r'j '✓'` TITLE: CHIEF, CONTRACTING AND GRANT SERVICES DIVISION DATE: `7 - i f- z C t e COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT ATThg: V a DWI C14T EI -, CLERK Y CLERK Wit' r. IM" Ap�! f '"and legal Sufficiency: Jennifer B. White Assistant County Attorney 16E3 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIE9 COUNTY, FLORIDA By. W ' " FRED W. COYLE ,HA A C N / / Item # Date Dab j r; r j 16E3 Attachment C Cooperative Agreement 1448-40181-05-J2 1 (MOD #5) PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE PROGRAM COASTAL PROGRAM PROJECT TITLE: Pepper Ranch Preserve SSA -7 Restoration Project- Modification of Cooperative Agreement No: 401815JO21 CONTACT INFORMATION: Principal Investigator — Melissa Hennig Conservation Collier Program Collier County Board of County Commissioners Entity — Local Government 3301 Tamiami Trail East, Building W Naples, FL 34112 Phone: (239) 252 -2957 Fax: (239) 252 -6720 E -mail: MelissaHennig_gcollier og v net PROJECT OBJECTIVES: The Pepper Ranch Preserve SSA -7 Restoration Project will involve the initial removal and subsequent maintenance of invasive, exotic plants within 493.4 acres of various habitats over a period of three years. PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION: The 2,512 -acre Pepper Ranch Preserve is located along the northern shoreline of Lake Trafford west of the town of Immokalee. The Preserve is within Sections 22, 26, 27, 28, 33 & 35, Township 46 South, Range 28 East, Collier County (26 °26'46 "N; 81'30'45"W). See Map 1. Although the publicly owned Pepper Ranch Preserve is contiguous and managed by the Collier County Conservation Collier Program as one unit, it consists of two distinct areas. The western-most portion and a part of the northern-most portion of the preserve — 985 acres — have been designated as Stewardship Sending Area -7 (SSA -7) under the Collier County Rural Land Stewardship Area program. The remaining 1,527 acres of the ranch will be used by Collier County to obtain Panther Habitat Units and Wetland Credits for mitigation of future Collier County capital improvement projects occurring in panther habitat and wetlands respectively. This project proposes treatment of varying densities of invasive, exotic plants within approximately 493.4 acres of Pepper Ranch SSA -7 The treatment target area within SSA -7 consists of approximately 286.5 acres of uplands and 206.9 acres of wetlands *: Hardwood Conifer Mixed 164.8 acres Mixed Wetland Shrubs 89.9 acres Brazilian Pepper 55.5 acres Mixed Wetland Hardwoods 51.9 acres Oak Cabbage Palm Forest 41.3 acres Wetland Forested Mixed 33.7 acres Woodland Pasture 24.9 acres Wet Prairie 14.1 acres Cypress 11.9 acres Freshwater Marsh 5.4 acres 16, E 3''1 *Acreages are estimates only. The SSA -7 project area has been broken into three zones in order of priority in the event that limited funding is available. See Map 2. A qualified contractor will be responsible for the control of any target trees and seedlings and the application of any herbicides within all the target areas. All aspects of the control of FLEPPC Category 1 and 2 plants within the Pepper Ranch Preserve, including any equipment, labor, supply, and herbicide needs, will be the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor will take precautions to avoid harming any native vegetation or wildlife. Initial control of lygodium and Brazilian pepper within Zone 1 was performed by Collier County contractors in October 2009 at a cost of $34,500. One maintenance treatment is scheduled for April 2010 at a cost of $6,500. Initial removal and maintenance of invasive, exotic plant species within the remaining 1,527 mitigation portion of the preserve, adjacent to SSA -7, will be completed once that portion of the preserve is permitted as a Mitigation Bank. ZONE 1 ZONE 1 consists of approximately 17.4 acres of old world climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum) that was initially treated in October 2009. Lygodium within this zone that was growing into native trees was treated via the "poodle -cut" method. All other Lygodium was treated in place with a foliar application. Maintenance treatments within ZONE 1 will begin in April 2010 and continue semi - annually. Treatments will take place annually once semi - annual treatments have proven effective. ZONE 2 Approximately 55.5 acres of land along the access road and pasture are heavily infested with Brazilian pepper (90 % -95% density) and can be removed mechanically using heavy machinery, such as a bulldozer, piled up in the nearest pasture, and burned. After stumps are cut, they will be treated with an appropriate herbicide per label rates, or the contractor will return within two months of removal to treat re- growth with an appropriate herbicide per label rates. Maintenance treatments within ZONE 2 will begin within 2 months of initial treatment and continue quarterly for 2 years. After 2 years, treatments will take place semi - annually. Treatments will take place annually once semi - annual treatments have proven effective. ZONE The remaining 420.5 acres of SSA -7 contain scattered FLEPPC Category 1 and 2 plants (10% density). All FLEPPC Category 1 and 2 plants within ZONE 3 will be treated in place with a basal application or foliar application. Maintenance treatments within ZONE 3 will begin within 6 months of initial treatment and continue semi - annually for 1 year. After 1 year, treatments will take place annually. PROJECT BENEFITS TO FEDERAL TRUST SPECIES (Relationship to nearest National Wildlife Refuge, State Management Area, National Forest, Wetland Reserve Program Easement, Other Easement or otherwise protected area): Pepper Ranch Preserve is located within Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Priority 1 Habitat for Florida panther (Puma concolor coryii). Florida panther sightings and telemetry points and the presence of prey species indicate the ranch is used by panthers. Additionally, many other native wildlife species have been documented on the preserve, and the ranch is included in lands considered to be strategic habitat areas for black bear and listed wading bird species (Cox, 1994). Attachment C Pepper Ranch Preserve SSA -7 Restoration Project r 16E3 TIW 0116w' ing list of rare wildlife species have been observed at Pepper Ranch Preserve (Table 2). Table 2: Rare wildlife, species observed at Pepper Ranch Preserve Scientific Name Common Names Federal State Alligator mississippiensis American alligator T (S /A) SSC Aramus guaran Limpkin SSC Egretta thula Snowy egret SSC Eudocimus albus white ibis SSC Falco sparverius paulus Southeastern American kestrel T Grus canadensis pratensis Florida sandhill crane T Haliaeetus leucocephalus Bald eagle T Mycteria americana Woodstork E E Polyborus plancus audubonii Audubon's crested caracara T I T Puma concolor coryd Florida panther E E Ursus americanus floridanus Florida black bear T E: Endangered, T: Threatened, T (S /A): Similarity of Appearance to a Threatened Tazon in the Entire Range, SSC: Species of Special Concern Restoration of ranch lands would protect the value of adjacent Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW) lands, functioning as a buffer to the CREW wetlands and an ecological link and corridor for other conservation lands extending south into the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, and Everglades National Park. Pepper Ranch Preserve is connected to Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge by lands designated within the Stewardship Sending Area (SSA) under the Collier County Rural Land Stewardship Area (RLSA) program. See Map 3. The purpose of the RLSA program is to encourage smart growth patterns in rural areas of Collier County per the Growth Management Plan. Collier County's objective was to create an incentive based land use overlay system, known as the Collier County Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay, based on the principles of rural land stewardship as defined in Chapter 163.3177.(11), Florida Statutes. The Stewardship Sending Area (SSA) is used to issue designated development credits to property owners which may be used to entitle development of self - contained planned urban developments within the Stewardship Receiving Area (SRA) of the Rural Land Stewardship Area. The SSA Program within the Rural Land Stewardship Area establishes a method for protecting and conserving the most valuable environmental land, including large connected wetland systems and significant areas of habitat for listed species. The direct anticipated long -term and permanent results of this project are a reduction of invasive, exotic vegetation and a restored fire regime. South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has managed land adjacent to Pepper Ranch Preserve for over a decade. Invasive, exotic species within the preserve that go untreated will continue to be a constant seed source to the CREW lands that abut the preserve. Additionally, dense, invasive, exotic vegetation hampers proper fire management. The exotic vegetation must be controlled to some degree prior to implementation of controlled burns within Pepper Ranch Preserve. Controlled burns will be instrumental in the ultimate restoration of Pepper Ranch Preserve. Attachment C Pepper Ranch Preserve SSA -7 Restoration Project 16E3 '-4- PROJECT COSTS: The entire project is estimated to cost $508,800. PROJECT COMPONENT TOTAL COST PARTNERS PROGRAM COASTAL PROGRAM COLLIER COUNTY ZONE 1 Initial Exotic Plant Removal COMPLETE ZONE 2 Initial Exotic Plant Removal 2011 $74,900 $25,000 J $49,900 ZONE 3 Initial Exotic Plant Removal 2011 $157,700 N $70,000 $87,700 ZONE 1 Exotic plant maintenance 11/12/13 $34,800 A M $34,800 ZONE 2 Exotic plant maintenance 11/12/13 $55,500 S O $55,500 ZONE 3 Exotic plant maintenance 11/12/13 $185,900 F $180,000 $5,900 TOTAL $508,800 $25,000 $250,000 $233,800 PERCENTAGE c 5.0% 49.1% 45.9% HABITAT MONITORING, EDUCATION OUTREACH, OTHER Although random wildlife surveys will be possible, a quantitative, regimented pre - and post- study of wildlife use at the preserve will not be possible due to a lack of staff and trained volunteers. Therefore, a pre- and post- survey of exotic plant coverage and approximate density, along with photo point pictures, will be used to gauge the success of the exotic removal and maintenance. It will be assumed that the product of increased use by wildlife should be accomplished through increased restored habitat. TIME FRAME: *Activities that are milestones in the project PERMITS: Heavy equipment may only operate along established trails /roads, within the pasture, or within ZONE 2. A SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit is not required for this project. A Collier County Vegetation Clearing Permit will be obtained for this project. Attachment C Pepper Ranch Preserve SSA -7 Restoration Project O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S c o e a e a p a u u u e c o e a e a p a u u u e c o e a e a p a u u u e t v c n b r r y n 1 g p t v c n b r r y n 1 g p t v c n b r r y n 1 g p 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Photo Points X X1 I I X1 I I X1 I I I X1 I I X I I X Solicit bids exotic X plant contractors Initial Exotic Plant X X X X Removal in all zones Maintenance Exotic X X X X X X X X X Plant Removal in ZONE 1 Maintenance Exotic X X X X X X X X X Plant Removal in ZONE 2 Maintenance Exotic X X X Plant Removal in ZONE 3 Submit Monitoring X I � X X Report —L—L:L— I *Activities that are milestones in the project PERMITS: Heavy equipment may only operate along established trails /roads, within the pasture, or within ZONE 2. A SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit is not required for this project. A Collier County Vegetation Clearing Permit will be obtained for this project. Attachment C Pepper Ranch Preserve SSA -7 Restoration Project Mj , LITERATURE CITED: 16E3 Cox, J., R. Kautz, M. MacLaughlin, and T. Gilbert. 1994. Closing the gaps in Florida's wildlife habitat conservation system. Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, Tallahassee, Florida. Attachment C Pepper Ranch Preserve SSA -7 Restoration Project 16E3 MAP 1: Project Location Pepper Ranch Preserve Location R27 81 °35'0 "W R28 81.300'W R29 61 °25'0 "W � , 1 1 � I � LEE OOUNTY COLLIEk COUNTY 6 5 4 3 7 10 11 12 y T46 CORKSCREW RD I ^ 1 T47 T48 e I I I J 1 2 Miles 14 13 23 24 �1 25 © 6 a � 1 1 1 1 IMMOKALEE RD 1 1 1 1 0 1 , m 1 U 1 UJ 1 w 1 \11x1. r w , 1 5 U Project Location - Pepper Ranch Preserve Major Roads in South Florida Sections Collier County _ Natural Area L _ _� Township and Range Lake Trafford Data Source: Parcels - Collier County Property Appraiser Created By: Collier County Facilities Management Dept. CA, County G /Conservation Collier /Grants /USFWS Coastal 12009 /projectlocation.mxd �.. �_ -- Dat*:WG /09 2009 South Florida Coastal Ecosystem Program Pepper Ranch Preserve SSA -7 Restoration Project 1V)FAP 2: Aerial ti 16E3 Attachment C Pepper Ranch Preserve SSA -7 Restoration Project MAP 3: Surrounding Lands N c� J C C O L L L a �a L _L Q a O U L O U 6E: Attachment C Pepper Ranch Preserve SSA -7 Restoration Project