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Backup Documents 07/27-28/2010 Item #15APatricia L. Morgan 15A I From: wightdebbie [DebbieWight @colliergov.net] Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 9:56 AM To: Patricia L. Morgan Cc: TorreJohn; Sheffield Michael Subject: FW: C. Coyle letter to Sen Nelson re 1 -75 /Everglades Boulevard Funding Attachments: 07.27.10 Coyle letter to Sen Nelson re 175 Everglades Blvd funding.pdf Importance: High Hi Trish, The attached letter was tasked by the BCC at the July 27 meeting during Item 15 Staff and Commission General Communication (July 28). Thanks. - Debbie From: wightdebbie Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 3:00 PM To: 'Amanda Wood'; Val Gelnovatch Cc: DLCOMM; ochs_I; TorreJohn; KlatzkowJeff; Feder—N; CasalanguidaNick; AhmadJay; deane_c Subject: C. Coyle letter to Sen Nelson re I -75 /Everglades Boulevard Funding Importance: High Amanda, Please deliver the attached letter to Senator Bill Nelson at your earliest convenience. The Board of County Commissioners is extremely appreciative of his support for the county's number one priority on our federal legislative agenda for the past five years, the Interstate 75 /Everglades Boulevard Interchange Project and the Senator's support with a $1 million funding award although not final is definitely a major step toward attaining our goal. Thank you! - Debbie Under Florida i. aw e mail addresses are public records if you do not want your e -mail address released it) response i0 a Public tecords request, do not send electron ic mall to this entity Instead cantact this office by telephuiie or in writing Board of Collier County Commissioners Donna Fiala Frank Halas Tom Henning Fred K Coyle Jim Coletta District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 July 27, 2010 The Honorable Senator Rill Nelson 716 Senate Hart Office Ruilding Washington, D(' 20510 R2r Interstate 75;Fverglade;, Boulevard Project Dcvcloprrtcn( and !?n vironrnental Study Dear Senator Nelson; Oil behaIfol' °thc Board ot'County C'ornrnisstoners and the entire community ofC'oIIier County, 1 would like to take this Opportunity to expmss our appreciation for your support for an interchange at Interstate 751Everglades Boulevard, which has been the top priority on 01.11- federal legislative agenda fbr the past five years. While we understand there are several steps in the appropriations process to go until a final funding level is determined and signed into law, we are optimistic and thank you for your contribution, which includes supplementing the Interstate 75iBvcrglades Boulevard Project Development and 6nvironrnental Study in the Senate Transportation Appropriations bill that was approved by the T.ratrsportation Subcommittee. Senator Nelson, you arc wholly responsible for the following fundim, allocation: Federal llighwa) .4dnrimslralion /ff/W,aJ...Gt7 Interstate Maintenance Diwretionw v...1 7i 'k vergladrs Protect 1?evelopme•111 and Ern•ironnrental Study. FZ...S/,000,000 Scnalor Bill JVel on We are grateful that you recognized this interchange project among those of critical importance as we are aware that you received Wily six transportation earmarks in this bill statewide. This tun(hrig will improve access to 1 -75 for an area that covers more than 100 square miles while improving interchange operations at three existing overburdened interchanges. Golden Gate Boulevard and lounokalee Road are currently the only east -west routes between the eastern Estates and Naples area act ivityientployment centers. While the western portion of the Estates and Golden Gate City proper have access to interchanges at Immokalee Road. Pine Ridge Road, State Road 951 (Collier Boulevard) and Golden Gate Parkway, residents of the eastern Estates have no access to 1 -75. Also, the lack of an interchange at Everglades Boulevard forces additional traffic onto already congested portions off-75, affecting not only local but inter- regional traffic on the Interstate. Especially critical is when Florida is threatened with hurricanes June through November and the Estates residents lack access to an evacuation route. I he same is true for wildfire season in the sprung. "I'hc safety of our citizens is in jeopardy whenever a storm cvent or bnrshfire strikes this area. In this regard, the interchange is necessary to provide access to a route for safe evacuations from storms and fires as significant growth continues in eastern Collicr County. As Collier County's population expands from the nearly 330,000 residents today to a projected 1.066.000 at build -out, this situation will worcen. Aloain, I thank you for your support and assure you that if the fundino is finalized, the federal dollars will be expended to rnw e the 1 -75 1"Everglades Boulevard Interchange Project ahead in the best interest of our connnon constituencies. ifyou need any additional intonnation, please feel welcome to contact Inc. Smcctely. y I tc"d \u. Covlo C han-tr;an Board of Cotnrty t onlim"siom -l- li,ctl�oylc;'rr,_coll ['C; dw C: Board of ('ourrty Commissioners- Leo E. Ochs, Jr., County Manager Jeffrey Klatzkow, County Attorney W. Harmon Turner Building - 3301 East Tamiami Trail • Naples, Florida 34112.239- 252 -8097 • FAX 239 - 252 -3602 Patricia L. Morgan is A From: wightdebbie [DebbieWight @colliergov.net] Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 12:08 PM To: Patricia L. Morgan Cc: Klatzkow, Jeff; TorreJohn; SheffieldMichael Subject: FW: Chairman Coyle letter to Congressmen Mack & Diaz - Balart re 1 -75 /Everglades Blvd Attachments: 07.30. 10 Coyle letter to Rep Mack re 175 Everglades Blvd funding.pdf; 07.30. 10 Coyle letter to Rep Diaz Balart re 175 Everglades Blvd funding.pdf Trish, Also Item 15 on July 28 (continuation of July 27 BCC meeting) Thanks. - Debbie From: wightdebbie Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 12:06 PM To: 'Amanda Wood'; Val Gelnovatch Cc: DLCOMM; tuckersam; ochs_I; TorreJohn; Feder _N; CasalanguidaNick Subject: Chairman Coyle letter to Congressmen Mack & Diaz -Balart re I -75 /Everglades Blvd Amanda, Attached please find 2 additional letters re 1 -75 /Everglades Boulevard that Commissioners wanted to send to express their request to Congressmen Mack and Diaz - Balart for support for the project despite the Republican moratorium this year on earmarks. Thanks. - Debbie I ndc*r I lond23 i aw, e-mad addresses are pubic recordr; It ymj do want yot.t c'- E'mnl tddref_> rcJ:.a.,r d n re;por� ",e !o a t'llubhl rec.cr d:,;egi..e,,t do not send er O tMMC M,' l if) tlzra; ttrrfity- In iead. c,Onlact this office !ri ieiephone Or ir= writ +ng Donna Fiala District 1 Board of Collier County Commissioners Frank Halas Tom Henning District 2 District 3 July 30, 2010 Fred W. Coyle Jim Coletta District 4 District 5 The Honorable Congressman Connie Mack 115 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC: 20515 Re: Interstate 75 /Everglades Boulevard Project Development and Environmental Study Dear Congressman Mack: On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners and the entire community of Collier County, 1 would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for your support for an interchange at Interstate 75 /Everglades Boulevard, which has been the top priority on our federal legislative agenda for the past five years. While we are aware the Republicans agreed to a moratorium on earmarks this year, we know you understand how important this interchange is to Collier County. You are probably aware that the 1 -75 /Everglades Boulevard Project Development and Environmental Study received a $1 million funding allocation in the Senate Transportation Appropriations Bill that was approved by the Transportation Subcommittee. At this juncture in the federal appropriations process, even though there are several steps to go until a final funding level is determined and signed into law, we are optimistic and would appreciate any support if the bill comes to the House in conference. We are grateful that this interchange project was recognized among those of critical importance. This funding will improve access to I -75 for an area that covers more than 100 square miles while improving interchange operations at three existing overburdened interchanges. Golden Gate Boulevard and lmmokalee Road are currently the only east -west routes between the eastern Estates and Naples area activity /employment centers. While the western portion of the Estates and Golden Gate City proper have access to interchanges at lmmokalee Road, Pine Ridge Road, State Road 951 (Collier Boulevard) and Golden Gate Parkway, residents of the eastern Estates have no access to 1 -75. Also, the sack of an interchange at Everglades Boulevard forces additional traffic onto already congested portions of 1 -75, affecting not only local but inter - regional traffic on the Interstate. Especially critical is when Florida is threatened with hurricanes June through November and the Estates residents lack access to an evacuation route. the same is true for wildfire season in the spring. The safety of our citizens is in jeopardy whenever a storm event or brushfire strikes this area. in this regard, the interchange is necessary to provide access to a route for safe evacuations from storms and fires as significant growth continues in eastern Collier County. As Collier County's population expands from the nearly 330,000 residents today to a projected 1,066,000 at build -out, this situation will worsen. Again, I thank you for your continued contributions to Collier County and assure you that if the funding is finalized, the federal dollars will be expended to move the 1 -75 /Everglades Boulevard Interchange Project ahead in the best interest of our common constituencies. If you need any additional information, please feel welcome to contact rne. Sincere! Fred W. Coyle, Chairman, Board of County Commtstitbncrs FredcovllerrIs lli r o� v.net 1 ("d w C: Board oi'County Commissioners I co E. Ochs, 1r �, County Manager Jeffrey Klatzkow, County Attorney W. Harmon Turner Building - 3301 East Tamiami Trail • Naples, Florida 34112.239- 252 -6097 • FAX 239 - 252 -3602 15A 0 Board of Collier County Commissioners Donna Fiala Frank Halas Tom Henning Fred W. Coyle Jim Coletta District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 July 30, 2010 The honorable Congressman Mario Diaz - Balart 328 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Re: Interstate 75 /Everglades Boulevard Project Development and Environmental Study Dear Congressman Diaz- Balart: On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners and the entire community of Collier County, I would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for your support far an interchange at Interstate 75 /Everglades Boulevard, which has been the top priority on our federal legislative agenda for the past five years. While we are aware the Republicans agreed to a moratorium on earmarks this year, we know you understand how important this interchange is to Collier County. You are probably aware that the 1 -75 /Everglades Boulevard Project Development and EnViromncntal Study received a S million funding allocation in the Senate Transportation Appropriations Bill that was approved by the Transportation Subcommittee. At this juncture in the federal appropriations process, even though there are several steps to go until a final funding level is determined and signed into law, we are optimistic and would appreciate any support if the bill comes to the House in conference. We are grateful that this interchange project was recognized among those of'critical importance. This funding will improve access to I -75 for an area that covers more than 100 square miles while improving interchange operations at three existing overburdened interchanges. Golden Gate Boulevard and Immokalce Road are currently the only east -west routes between the eastern Estates and Naples area activity /ernployment centers. While the western portion of the Estates and Golden Gate City proper have access to interchanges at Intmokalee Road, Pine Ridge Road, State Road 951 (Collier Boulevard) and Golden Gate Parkway, residents of the eastern Estates have no access to 1 -75, Also, the lack of an interchange at Everglades Boulevard forces additional traffic onto already congested portions of I -75, affecting not only local but inter - regional traffic on the Interstate. Especially critical is when Florida is threatened with hurricanes June through November and the Estates residents lack access to an evacuation route. The same is true for wildfire season in the spring. The safety of our citizens is in jcopardy whenever a storm event or brushfirc strikes this area. In this regard, the interchange is necessary to provide access to a route for safe evacuations frorn storms and fires as significant growth continues in eastern Collier County, As Collier County's population expands from the nearly 330,000 residents today to a projected 1,066,000 at build -out, this situation will worsen. Again, 1 thank you for your continued contributions to Collier County and assure you that if the funding is finalized, the federal dollars will be expended to stove the 1- 75/1'verglades Boulevard Interchange Project ahead in the best interest of our common constituencies. If you need any additional information, please feel welcome to contact me. Sincerely, Fred yb'. Covlc, Chainnan � , Board of t't�unt� C t�mmissitttttr, �recic« '4,cG;collterg��� -:net FC /dw C: Board of County Commissioners Len E. Ochs, Jr., County Manager Jeffrey Klatzkow, County Attorney W. Harmon Turner Building • 3301 East Tamiami Trail • Naples, Florida 34112.239- 252 -8097 • FAX 239 - 252 -3602 A, ,.1