BCC Minutes 06/08/2021 RJune 8, 2021
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TRANSCRIPT OF THE MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Naples, Florida
June 8, 2021
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Board of County
Commissioners, in and for the County of Collier, and also acting as
the Board of Zoning Appeals and as the governing board(s) of such
special districts as have been created according to law and having
conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 a.m., in
REGULAR SESSION in Building "F" of the Government Complex,
East Naples, Florida, with the following members present:
Chairman: Penny Taylor
William L. McDaniel, Jr.
Rick LoCastro
Burt L. Saunders
Andy Solis
ALSO PRESENT:
Mark Isackson, County Manager
Sean Callahan, Deputy County Manager
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
Derek Johnssen, Clerk's Office
Troy Miller, Communications & Customer Relations
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Community Redevelopment Agency Board (CRAB)
Airport Authority
AGENDA
Board of County Commission Chambers
Collier County Government Center
3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor
Naples, FL 34112
June 8, 2021
9:00 AM
Commissioner Penny Taylor, District 4 - Chair – CRAB Co-Chair
Commissioner William L. McDaniel, Jr., District 5 - Vice Chair - CRAB Co-Chair
Commissioner Rick LoCastro, District 1
Commissioner Andy Solis, District 2
Commissioner Burt Saunders, District 3
NOTICE: ALL PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS MUST
REGISTER PRIOR TO PRESENTATION OF THE AGENDA ITEM TO BE
ADDRESSED. ALL REGISTERED SPEAKERS WILL RECEIVE UP TO THREE
(3) MINUTES UNLESS THE TIME IS ADJUSTED BY THE CHAIRMAN.
REQUESTS TO PETITION THE BOARD ON SUBJECTS WHICH ARE NOT ON
THIS AGENDA MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING WITH EXPLANATION
TO THE COUNTY MANAGER AT LEAST 13 DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF
THE MEETING AND WILL BE HEARD UNDER “PUBLIC PETITIONS.”
PUBLIC PETITIONS ARE LIMITED TO THE PRESENTER, WITH A
MAXIMUM TIME OF TEN MINUTES.
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION OF THIS BOARD
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WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING PERTAINING THERETO,
AND THEREFORE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD
OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE
TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2003-53 AS AMENDED BY
ORDINANCE 2004-05 AND 2007-24, REQUIRES THAT ALL LOBBYISTS
SHALL, BEFORE ENGAGING IN ANY LOBBYING ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ADDRESSING THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS), REGISTER WITH THE CLERK TO THE BOARD AT THE
BOARD MINUTES AND RECORDS DEPARTMENT.
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY
ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING,
YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU, THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN
ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE COLLIER COUNTY FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT DIVISION LOCATED AT 3335 EAST TAMIAMI TRAIL,
SUITE 1, NAPLES, FLORIDA, 34112-5356, (239) 252-8380; ASSISTED
LISTENING DEVICES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ARE AVAILABLE IN
THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION.
LUNCH RECESS SCHEDULED FOR 12:00 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
1. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Invocation by Rabbi Ammos Chorny of Beth Tikvah Synogogue
Invocation given
2. AGENDA AND MINUTES
A. Approval of today's regular, consent and summary agenda as amended (ex
parte disclosure provided by commission members for consent agenda.)
Approved and/or Adopted w/changes – 5/0
B. May 11, 2021 BCC Meeting Minutes
Approved as presented – 5/0
3. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. EMPLOYEE
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B. ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
C. RETIREES
D. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
4. PROCLAMATIONS
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation of the Collier County Business of the Month for June 2021, to
Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee, Inc.
Presented
B. Update on a vacant property located at 7450 Davis Boulevard. (Mike
Ossorio, Director, Code Enforcement) (District 3)
Update Given
C. US Open Pickleball Championship Report (All Districts)
Presented
6. PUBLIC PETITIONS
A. This item was continued from the April 27, 2021 BCC meeting. Public
Petition request from Mr. John Harlem regarding use of artificial turf.
Not present
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON GENERAL TOPICS NOT ON THE CURRENT
OR FUTURE AGENDA
A. Rae Ann Burton – Golden Gate Estates development
B. Jacqualene Keay – Racial discrimination
C. John Tolischak – Naples historic district (video turned in)
8. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
9. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
Time Certain 10:00 a.m. (Per Agenda Change Sheet)
A. This item and companion items will be heard immediately following
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item #10A. This item was continued from the May 25, 2021 BCC
meeting to the June 8, 2021 BCC meeting. This item requires that ex
parte disclosure be provided by Commission members. Should a
hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn
in. Recommendation to approve a Resolution designating 999.81 acres
within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area zoning overlay district as a
Stewardship Receiving Area, to be known as the Longwater Village
Stewardship Receiving Area, which will allow development of a maximum
of 2,600 residential dwelling units, of which a minimum of 10% will be
multi-family dwelling units, 10% will be single family detached and 10%
will be single family attached or villa; an aggregate minimum of 65,000
square feet and an aggregate maximum of 80,000 square feet of
neighborhood-scale commercial and office in the village center context zone
and neighborhood commercial context zone; a minimum of 26,000 square
feet of civic, governmental and institutional uses; senior housing including
adult living facilities and continuing care retirement communities and
limited to 300 units if located in the neighborhood general context zone; and
18.01 acres of amenity center site; all subject to a maximum pm peak hour
trip cap; and approving the Stewardship Receiving Area credit agreement for
Longwater Village Stewardship Receiving Area and establishing that
6697.76 stewardship credits are being utilized by the designation of the
Longwater Village Stewardship Receiving Area. The subject property is
located east of Desoto Boulevard, south of Oil Well Road and west of the
intersection of Oil Well Grade Road and Oil Well Road, in Sections 22, 23,
26, 27, 34 and 35, Township 48 South, Range 28 East, Collier County,
Florida. (This is a Companion Item to #11A, #11B, #11C, #11D and #11E)
[PL20190001836] (Nancy Gundlach, AICP, PLA, Principal Planner, Zoning
Division) (District 5)
Resolution 2021-119: Adopted w/changes - 4/1 (Commissioner Taylor
opposed)
Time Certain 10:00 a.m. (Per Agenda Change Sheet)
B. This item and companion items will be heard immediately following
item #10A. This item was continued from the May 25, 2021 BCC
meeting to the June 8, 2021 BCC meeting. This item requires ex parte
disclosure be provided by the Commission members. Should a hearing
be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn in.
Recommendation to approve a Resolution of the Collier County Board of
County Commissioners designating 999.74 acres within the Rural Lands
Stewardship Area Zoning Overlay District as a Stewardship Receiving Area,
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to be known as the Bellmar Village Stewardship Receiving Area, which will
allow development of a maximum of 2,750 residential dwelling units, of
which a minimum of 10% will be multi-family dwelling units, 10% will be
single family detached and 10% will be single family attached or villa; a
minimum of 68,750 and maximum of 85,000 square feet of commercial
development in the village center context zone; a minimum of 27,500 square
feet of civic, governmental and institutional uses in the village center context
zone; senior housing including adult living facilities and continuing care
retirement communities limited to 300 units and no commercial uses in the
neighborhood general context zone; and 14.86 acres of amenity center site;
all subject to a maximum pm peak hour trip cap; and approving the
Stewardship Receiving Area credit agreement for Bellmar Village
Stewardship Receiving Area and establishing that 6742 Stewardship Credits
are being utilized by the designation of the Bellmar Village Stewardship
Receiving Area. The subject property is located approximately 4 miles south
of Oil Well Road, east of Desoto Boulevard between 4th Avenue NE and 8th
Avenue SE in Sections 2, 3, 10 and 11, Township 49 South, Range 28 East,
Collier County, Florida. (This is a Companion Item to #11A and #11F)
[PL20190001837] (James Sabo, AICP Comprehensive Planning Manager)
(District 5)
Resolution 2021-120: Adopted w/changes - 4/1 (Commissioner Taylor
opposed)
Continued to the July 13, 2021 BCC Meeting (Per Agenda Change Sheet)
C. Recommendation to adopt the proposed amendments to the Rural Lands
Stewardship Area Overlay of the Collier County Growth Management Plan
(GMP), Ordinance 89-05, as amended, and to transmit the amendments to
the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and other
statutorily required agencies. (Adoption Hearing) (PL20190002292)
(District 5)
10. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Continued to the June 22, 2021 BCC Meeting (Per Agenda Change Sheet)
A. Recommendation for the Board to consider adoption of a County Ordinance
establishing Collier County as a Bill of Rights Sanctuary County.
(Commissioner McDaniel's Request) (All Districts)
Continued to the July 13, 2021 BCC Meeting (Per Agenda Change Sheet)
B. Recommendation to direct the County Manager to retain an outside
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consultant to review the Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) Overlay
Growth Management Plan, as amended, to estimate the total Stewardship
Credits available in the Overlay. (Commissioner Taylor's Request) (District
5)
11. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT
A. This item and companion items will be heard immediately following
item #10A. This item was continued from the May 25, 2021 BCC
meeting to the June 8, 2021 BCC meeting. Recommendation to approve a
Town Agreement related to the creation of an SRA Town by amending the
Longwater Village SRA to add 515.1 acres to form a Town SRA, of which
Town will also address impacts from the Rivergrass Village SRA and the
Bellmar Village SRA. The subject properties are generally located east of
DeSoto Boulevard, north and south of Oil Well Road, and east of the
intersection of Oil Well Road, in Sections 10, 14, 15, 22, 23, 26, 27, 34, and
35, Township 48 South, Range 28 East, and Sections 2, 3, 10 and 11,
Township 49 South, Range 28 East, Collier County, Florida. (This is a
Companion Item to #9A, #9B, #11B, #11C, #11D, #11E, and #11F) (Trinity
Scott, Deputy Department Head, Growth Management) (District 5)
Approved w/changes - 4/1 (Commissioner Taylor opposed)
B. This item and companion items will be heard immediately following
item #10A. This item was continued from the May 25, 2021 BCC
meeting to the June 8, 2021 BCC meeting. Recommendation to adopt a
resolution amending Resolution 2008-331 for Stewardship Sending Area 14
(“CLH SSA 14”) within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay District
(RLSA) by way of a first amendment to the amended and restated Escrow
Agreement for CLH SSA 14; and approving the first amendment to the
amended and restated Escrow Agreement for CLH SSA 14. The subject
property is located in Sections 13, 14, 23 and 24, Township 47 South, Range
28 East, Collier County. (This is a Companion Item to #9A, #11A, #11C,
#11D, and #11E) (Jaime Cook, Principal Environmental Specialist,
Development Review Division) (District 5)
Resolution 2021-121: Adopted w/changes – 5/0
C. This item and companion items will be heard immediately following
item #10A. This item was continued from the May 25, 2021 BCC
meeting to the June 8, 2021 BCC meeting. Recommendation to adopt a
resolution amending Resolution 2008-329 for Stewardship Sending Area 15
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(“CLH & CDC SSA 15”) within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay
District (RLSA) by way of a first amendment to the amended and restated
Escrow Agreement for CLH & CDC SSA 15; and approving the first
amendment to the amended and restated Escrow Agreement for CLH &
CDC SSA 15. The subject property is located in Sections 25, 26 and 35,
Township 47 South, Range 28 East and Sections 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 2 3, 24, 25,
26, 35 and 36, Township 48 South, Range 28 East, Collier County. (This is a
Companion Item to #9A, #11A, #11B, #11D, and #11E) (Jaime Cook,
Principal Environmental Specialist, Development Review Division) (District
5)
Resolution 2021-122: Adopted w/changes - 5/0
D. This item and companion items will be heard immediately following
item #10A. This item was continued from the May 25, 2021 BCC
meeting to the June 8, 2021 BCC meeting. Recommendation to adopt a
resolution amending Resolution 2021-083 for Stewardship Sending Area 17
(“CLH & CDC SSA 17”) within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay
District (RLSA) by amending and restating the Escrow Agreement for CLH
& CDC SSA 17; and approving an amended and restated Escrow Agreement
for CLH & CDC SSA 17. The subject property is located in Sections 10, 11,
12, 14, 15, 22, 23, 26, 27, 34 and 35, Township 47 South, Range 28 East and
Sections 1, 2, and 3, Township 49 South, Range 28 East, Collier County.
(This is a Companion Item to 9A, 11A, 11B, 11C, and 11E) (Jaime Cook,
Principal Environmental Specialist, Development Review Division) (District
5)
Resolution 2021-123: Adopted - 5/0
E. This item and companion items will be heard immediately following
item #10A. This item was continued from the May 25, 2021 BCC
meeting to the June 8, 2021 BCC meeting. Recommendation to approve an
agreement to allow the Collier County Water-Sewer District to provide
potable water, wastewater and irrigation water utility services to the
Longwater Village in the Big Cypress Stewardship District. (This is a
Companion Item to #9A, #11A, #11B, #11C, and #11D) (Joe Bellone,
Utilities Finance Division Director) (District 5)
Approved - 5/0
F. This item and companion items will be heard immediately following
item #10A. This item was continued from the May 25, 2021 BCC
meeting to the June 8, 2021 BCC meeting. Recommendation to approve an
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agreement to allow the Collier County Water-Sewer District to provide
potable water and wastewater utility services to the Bellmar Village in the
Big Cypress Stewardship District. (This is a companion item to #9B and
#11A) (Joe Bellone, Utilities Finance Division Director) (District 5)
Approved - 5/0
G. Recommendation to approve a resolution authorizing the County’s
borrowing an amount not exceeding $10,000,000 under the Florida Local
Government Finance Commission’s Pooled Commercial Paper Loan
Program for the purpose of constructing various capital improvements
within the Pelican Bay MSTU&BU; this loan is secured by the County’s
covenant to budget and appropriate legally available non ad-valorem
revenue but will be repaid specifically from Pelican Bay MSTU&BU annual
assessment revenue and certain amounts provided to the Pelican Bay
MSTU&BU under an asset swap contribution resolution between the County
and the Pelican Bay Services Division; authorize the execution of a loan
note or loan notes to evidence such borrowing; authorizing the execu tion and
delivery of such other documents as may be necessary to effect such
borrowing; and approve all necessary FY 2021 and FY 2022 budget
amendments. (Mark Isackson, County Manager) (District 2)
Resolution 2021-118: Adopted - 5/0
H. Recommendation to approve the award of Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) No. 21-
7878, “Deep Injection Well Pump Station Utilities & Concrete
Containment,” to PWC Joint Venture LLC., in the amount of $1,888,519,
approve the necessary budget amendment and authorize the Chair to sign the
attached agreement. (Robin Bain, Interim Senior Project Manager) (District
5)
Approved - 5/0
I. Recommendation to award an Agreement to Quality Enterprises USA, Inc.,
for Request for Professional Services No. 20-7760, “Design Build of Pump
Station Emergency Power Resiliency,” in the amount of $3,655,000, and
authorize the Chair to sign the attached Agreement (Project Number 50391).
(Tom Chmelik, Public Utilities Engineering and Project Management
Division Director) (All Districts)
Approved - 5/0
Moved from Item #16A15 (Per Agenda Change Sheet)
J. Recommendation to accept the Golden Gate Parkway Complete Street Study
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and direct staff to pursue Concept 1. (District 3)
Approved - 5/0
Added (Per Agenda Change Sheet)
K. Update on the Great Wolf Lodge Development Agreement
Update given and to be further discussed at the June 22, 2021 BCC
Meeting
Moved from Item #16C4 (Per Agenda Change Sheet)
L. Recommendation to approve a Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the
Board of County Commissioners, Collier County, Florida, to execute
Agreements, Deeds, and other documents required for the sale of Gulf
American Corporation (GAC) Land Trust property during the 2021 Calendar
Year. (District 5)
Resolution 2021-124: Adopted - 5/0
12. COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
13. OTHER CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
14. AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND/OR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
A. AIRPORT
B. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
15. STAFF AND COMMISSION GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Future Workshop Schedule (All Districts)
B. County Manager – Budget Workshop, Mosquito Control Boundary
update to be given on 6/22, Burn ban still in effect
C. Commissioner McDaniel – Immokalee improvements
D. Commissioner Saunders – Bring back options for landscaping on Davis
Blvd from Santa Barbara to 951/Collier Blvd.; Direct staff to look into a
possible signal light at Limestone Trail and Bellaire Bay Dr.
E. Commissioner Solis – Tourism Update & slide presentation given
F. Commissioner LoCastro – E-mails regarding today’s land items
G. Commissioner Taylor – Meeting procedures, Lake Trafford
Presentation
H. Commissioner Taylor - Adjourned
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16. CONSENT AGENDA - All matters listed under this item are considered to be
routine and action will be taken by one motion without separate discussion of
each item. If discussion is desired by a member of the Board, that item(s) will
be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
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Approved and/or Adopted w/Changes – 5/0
A. GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
1) This item requires that ex parte disclosure be provided by
Commission members. Should a hearing be held on this item, all
participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to
approve for recording the amended final plat of Hacienda Lakes
Parkway, Application Number PL20200002273 (f/k/a Hacienda Lakes
Business Park), approval of the standard form Construction and
Maintenance Agreement and approval of the amount of the
performance security. (District 1)
2) This item requires that ex parte disclosure be provided by
Commission members. Should a hearing be held on this item, all
participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to
approve for recording the minor final plat of Naples Coastal Shoppes,
Application Number PL20200002470. (District 1)
Located off Collier Boulevard and Manatee Road
3) This item requires that ex parte disclosure be provided by
Commission members. Should a hearing be held on this item, all
participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to
approve for recording the final plat of Avalon Park Phase 4,
(Application Number PL20210000173) approval of the standard form
Construction and Maintenance Agreement and approval of the amount
of the performance security. (District 5)
Located within Ave Maria
4) This item requires that ex parte disclosure be provided by
Commission members. Should a hearing be held on this item, all
participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to
approve for recording the final plat of Valencia Trails Naples – Plat
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Two (Application Number PL20210000056) approval of the standard
form Construction and Maintenance Agreement and approval of the
amount of the performance security. (District 5)
5) Recommendation to approve final acceptance of the potable water
facilities for Thomas Riley Artisans’ Guild, PL20200000172, accept
the conveyance of a portion of the potable water, and authorize the
County Manager, or his designee, to release the Utilities Performance
Security (UPS) and Final Obligation Bond in the total amount of
$5,396 to the Project Engineer or the Developer’s designated agent.
(District 2)
Located off Rail Head Boulevard
6) Recommendation to approve final acceptance and accept the
conveyance of the potable water and sewer utility facilities for
Willoughby Preserve, PL20180000670 and authorize the County
Manager, or his designee, to release the Final Obligation Bond in the
total amount of $4,000 to the Project Engineer or the Developer’s
designated agent. (District 2)
Located off Immokalee Road
7) Recommendation to approve final acceptance of the potable water and
sewer utility facilities for 7-Eleven #34816, PL20210000508. (District
4)
Located near the intersection of Santa Boulevard and Radio Road
8) Recommendation to approve final acceptance of the potable water and
sewer utility facilities and accept the conveyance of a portion of the
potable water facilities for Magnolia Square Apartments Phase 1,
PL20210000226. (District 2)
9) Recommendation to authorize the Clerk of Courts to release a
Performance Bond in the amount of $7,500 which was posted as a
development guaranty for a Blasting Permit (AR-2205) for work
associated with Camden Cove at Brittany Bay. (District 3)
10) Recommendation to recognize FY 2021/22 Transportation
Disadvantaged Planning Grant funding in the amount of $27,906 to
the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization from the Commission
for the Transportation Disadvantaged and to authorize the necessary
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budget amendment. (All Districts)
The MPO is expected to approve the award at its June 11, 2021
meeting
11) Recommendation to acknowledge the Collier Metropolitan Planning
Organization’s (MPO) Planning (PL) grant for FY 21/22 and
recognize the MPO budget in the amount of $548,485, effective July
1, 2021. (All Districts)
To conduct transportation planning activities
12) Recommendation to approve the release of code enforcement liens
with a value of $30,915.00 for payment of $4,745.00 in the code
enforcement actions titled Board of County Commissioners v. Santa
Barbara Granada Villas LLC, Santa Barbara Garden Villas LLC,
Santa Barbara Landings Property Owners Assn Inc., Code
Enforcement Special Magistrate Case Nos. CEEX20090003795,
CEEX20110000460, and CEEX20110009481, relating to property
located at 201 Santa Clara Drive, Collier County, Florida. (District 3)
13) Recommendation to award a Work Order under Agreement No. 16-
6663 to Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC., for construction of
the “Goodlette Road Paved Shoulder Improvements” project in the
amount of $279,066.52 and authorize the necessary budget
amendments. (District 2)
For a paved shoulder along the west side of Goodlette Road, from
Vanderbilt Beach Road north, approximately 3,900 feet
14) This item requires that ex parte disclosure be provided by
Commission members. Should a hearing be held on this item, all
participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to
approve Commercial Excavation Permit PL20200002472 to excavate
and remove an additional 23,924,047 cubic yards of material from the
expansion of the existing approved Stewart Mine. (District 5)
To expand operations of the excavation by increasing the existing
mine by 206.7 acres, to the west of the current mining operation
Moved to Item #11J (Per Agenda Change Sheet)
15) Recommendation to accept the Golden Gate Parkway Complete Street
Study and direct staff to pursue Concept 1. (District 3)
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16) Recommendation to approve an agreement for the purchase of land
(Parcel POND3EA) required for construction of the Randall
Boulevard Project (Project No. 60065) and authorize the necessary
budget amendments. (District 5)
17) Recommendation to approve an Agreement for the purchase of land
(Parcel 151FEE) and a temporary construction easement (Parcel
151TCE) required for the Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension (Project
No. 60168). (District 5)
18) Recommendation to provide an after-the-fact approval for the
submittal of West Goodlette-Frank Road Area Joint Stormwater-
Sewer Project Amendment No. 3 for South Florida Water
Management District Agreement No. 4600003762 to extend the
agreement through October 30, 2021. (District 4)
19) Recommendation to recognize a Public Transit Grant Agreement
between the Florida Department of Transportation and the Collier
Metropolitan Planning Organization that includes Federal pass -
through 49 USC § 5305(d) funding and to authorize necessary budget
amendments for grant revenue in the amount of $128,028. (All
Districts)
No local match is required
20) Recommendation approve a work order with APTIM Environmental
& Infrastructure, LLC.; to provide professional engineering services
for 2022-2023 Local Government Funding Request under Contract
No.18-7432-CZ for time and material not to exceed $22,532.00,
authorize the Chairman to execute the work order, and make a finding
that this item promotes tourism. (All Districts)
For Collier County’s shore protection projects
B. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
C. PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
1) Recommendation to approve proposal FL-9294, under Contract No.
19-7592 Building Automation Energy Management Services, from
Juice Technologies, Inc. d/b/a Plug Smart, and authorize the issuance of
a Purchase Order in the amount of $425,640.00, to replace the
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proprietary N2 Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation System
with new BACnet Reliable Controls at the North Collier Regional Park.
(Project No. 50221). (District 2)
2) Recommendation to approve a Work Order in the amount of
$457,680, pursuant to a Request for Quotation under Agreement No.
14-6213 to Douglas N. Higgins, Inc., and to authorize the necessary
budget amendment for the NCRWTP Surge Control System (Project
No. 70136). (District 5)
3) This item was continued from the May 11, 2021 BCC meeting.
Recommendation to approve a Construction Easement Agreement,
and Temporary Construction Easement with Beachwalk Residents
Association, Inc., for the purpose of constructing a wall around an
existing wastewater pump station, at a cost of $100. (District 2)
Moved to Item #11L (Per Agenda Change Sheet)
4) Recommendation to approve a Resolution authorizing the Chairman
of the Board of County Commissioners, Collier County, Florida, to
execute Agreements, Deeds, and other documents required for the sale
of Gulf American Corporation (GAC) Land Trust property during the
2021 Calendar Year. (District 5)
5) Recommendation to approve a purchase order, pursuant to Agreement
No. 19-7527, for the “Isles of Capri Pump Station Generator
Addition”, Project Number 70069 to Simmonds Electrical of Naples
Inc., in the amount of $425,327.37. (District 1)
To upgrade the reliability and sustainability of the Isles of Capri
Pump Station electrical power system
6) Recommendation to approve attached Change Order No. 1 to
Agreement No. 20-7709, “South County Water Reclamation Facility
Pump Station No. 5 & Piping Improvements," with Douglas N.
Higgins, Inc., and authorize the Chair to sign the attached Change
Order. (Project Number 70251) (District 1)
To provide reliable, sustainable, and regulatorily compliant
services by increasing the capacity and reliability of the plant’s
drain pumping system
7) Recommendation to approve a Work Order to Quality Enterprises
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USA, Inc., in the amount of $458,686.47, for Bid No. 2104-002 under
a Request for Quotations (“RFQ”) for the “Pump Station 305.01
Rehabilitation” project, pursuant to Agreement No. 14-6213 (Project
Number 70141). (District 1)
The project is located in a commercial strip-mall parking lot at
3805 East Tamiami Trail
8) Recommendation to approve a Work Order to Kyle Construction Inc.,
in the amount of $391,400.00, for Bid No. 2104-003 under a Request
for Quotations (“RFQ”) for the “Pump Station 308.04 Rehabilitation”
project, pursuant to Agreement No. 14-6213, and authorize the
necessary budget amendment (Project Number 70240). (District 1)
The project is located at 2316 Andrew Drive
9) Recommendation to approve a Work Order to Kyle Construction Inc.,
in the amount of $460,697.50, for Bid No. 2104-004 under a Request
for Quotations (“RFQ”) for the “Pump Station 309.02 Rehabilitation”
project, pursuant to Agreement No. 14-6213, and authorize the
necessary budget amendment (Project Number 70240). (District 1)
For a project at 1084 Cardinal Street, south of the intersection
between Cardinal Street and Estey Avenue/Flamingo Drive
10) Recommendation to approve a Work Order to Kyle Construction Inc.,
in the amount of $503,117.50, for Bid No. 2104-005 under a Request
for Quotations (“RFQ”) for the “Pump Station 309.10 Rehabilitation”
project, pursuant to Agreement No. 14-6213, and authorize the
necessary budget amendment (Project Number 70240). (District 1)
The project is located at 2121 River Reach Drive
11) Recommendation to award Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) No. 21 -7829,
“Overhead Crane and Hoist Preventative Maintenance and Repair” to
Material Handling Systems, Inc. (All Districts)
Estimated annual expenditures are $75,000, however actual
expenditures will depend on unexpected repair needs
12) Recommendation to award Invitation for Qualification (“IFQ”) No.
20-7789, “Designated Driveway Contractor Services,” to Bonness,
Inc., Coastal Concrete Products, LLC d/b/a Coastal Site Development,
Cougar Contracting, LLC, and Waypoint Contracting Inc, and
authorize the Chair to sign the attached agreements. (All Districts)
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13) Recommendation to award Invitation to Bid No. 21-7838, “Vanderbilt
Beach Parking Garage Repairs,” to Browning Chapman, LLC, in the
amount of $889,700.00, authorize the Chair to sign the attached
Construction Services Agreement, and approve the requested budget
amendment. (District 2)
Built in 2005, the garage is exposed to weather elements that have
caused the need for required maintenance
14) Recommendation to approve a $445,714.36 work order under a
Request for Quotation (“RFQ”) for Agreement No. 14-6213 to
Quality Enterprises USA, Inc., and to authorize the necessary budget
amendment, for the Boyne South and Pelican Bay Water Quality
Monitoring Panels (Project No. 71010). (District 1, District 2)
The panels will be installed in two areas of the regional water
distribution system, near Royal Hammock Drive in Boyne South
and Crayton Cove in Pelican Bay
D. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1) Recommendation to accept the second allocation of Emergency Rental
Assistance from the American Rescue Plan from the U.S. Department
of Treasury in the amount of $9,088,102, notify the Board of revised
certification of award terms, authorize, and extended temporary full-
time staff; and authorize the necessary Budget Amendment. (All
Districts)
As detailed in the Executive Summary
2) Recommendation to approve an “After-the-Fact” first amendment and
attestation statement with the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest
Florida, Inc. and to transfer funds from the Older American Act
Program IIIE Services to title IIIES Supplemental Services. (All
Districts)
3) Recommendation to accept the FY20-21 State Aid to Libraries Grant
funding in the amount of $140,941 and authorize the necessary
Budget Amendments. (All Districts)
4) Recommendation to authorize the necessary Budget Amendments to
reflect the estimated funding for the Community Care for the Elderly,
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Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative, and Home Care for the Elderly
programs in the amount of $1,385,912; $31,322 in co-payment
contributions, and the estimated cash match of $30,000. (All Districts)
5) Recommendation to award Request for Quotation No. 21-1000 to
Kelly Brothers, Inc., for the “951 Boat Ramp and Floating Docks”
project, authorize staff to open a Purchase Order in the amount of
$613,378.20, and approve the necessary Budget Amendment. (District
5)
The existing ramp and seawall need repair and the County will be
adding a concrete floating deck to the site following the repair
Withdrawn (Per Agenda Change Sheet)
6) Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign the
Fourth Amendment between Collier County and Prestige Home
Centers, Inc. to extend the agreement term and increase funding in the
amount of $30,000 for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership
Demolition and/or Replacement of Manufactured Housing program.
(All Districts)
7) Recommendation to accept and ratify fee waivers granted by the
Director of Domestic Animal Services for the period of October 1,
2020 through March 31, 2021 in accordance with the process
established by Resolution No. 2018-106 in the amount of $1,083. (All
Districts)
To help reunite impounded pets, at Domestic Animal Services
(DAS), with their owners
8) Recommendation to approve a subrecipient agreement between
Collier County Board of County Commissioners and the Collier
County Hunger & Homeless Coalition, Inc. for $275,393 of FY2019
Emergency Solutions Grant Funds-CARES Act Funding Round 2 and
authorize the Chairperson to sign the agreement. (All Districts)
9) Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign
two (2) mortgage satisfactions for the State Housing Initiatives
Partnership loan program in the amount of $9,000 and the associated
Budget Amendment. (District 5)
10) Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a
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State Housing Initiatives Partnership Sponsor First Amendment with
Housing Development Corporation of SW Florida, Inc. d/b/a HELP
for the SHIP Purchase Assistance Program strategy. (All Districts)
As detailed in the Executive Summary
11) Recommendation to authorize a Budget Amendment to allow
continuous operation of the State Housing Initiatives Partnership
Program prior to the execution of the 2021/2022 funding award. (All
Districts)
A Fiscal Impact of $2,561,427
12) Recommendation to approve the after-the-fact submittal of a Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Community Health
Workers for COVID-19 Response for Resilient Communities Grant
Application in the amount of $1,446,255. (All Districts)
To provide accessible and equitable healthcare systems in
Immokalee farmworker communities in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic
13) Recommendation to authorize staff to advertise an Ordinance to
establish a Local Provider Participation Fund for the Directed
Payment Program to be solely funded by assessments on Collier
County hospitals owned property or property used as a hospital,
authorize county manager or designee to sign the AHCA Letter of
Agreement, and authorize necessary budget amendments. (All
Districts)
14) Recommendation to authorize the Chairperson to sign the first grant
agreement amendment between Collier County and the Florida
Department of State Division of Historical Resource for structural
stabilization and rehabilitation of the historic Roberts Ranch home at
the Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch. (District 5)
Work includes architectural and engineering fees; HVAC;
foundation work; chimney repointing, stabilization; second-floor
structural stabilization; hurricane protection; roof repairs and
hurricane tie-downs; repainting and ADA-compliant ramps
15) Recommendation to award Request for Quotation No. 33646 -1,
“Roberts Ranch Stabilization and Rehabilitation” Project under
Agreement No. 19-7525, Annual Agreement for General Contractor
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Services, to Capital Contractors, LLC and authorize the issuance of a
Purchase Order in the amount of $636,500, for Stabilization and
Rehabilitation of the Roberts Ranch family house, and approve the
necessary Budget Amendment. (District 5)
16) Recommendation to award Invitation to Bid “ITB” No. 21-7841,
“Permanent Safety Barriers for Bus Drivers,” to Queen City
Engineering & Design, LLC under Federal Transit Administration
Grant Section 5307 FY 2018 and FY 2020 and authorize the
Chairperson to sign the attached agreement. (All Distr icts)
In the amount of $62,500 for 20 barriers; the period of
performance for the associated award is three (3) years
E. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1) Recommendation to authorize expenditures from Environmental
Products Group, Inc., as a single source vendor, for fleet parts and
services of the Elgin Street Sweeper and Vactor Vacuum truck in an
amount not to exceed $100,000 annually. (All Districts)
To maintain County vehicles and equipment through an approved
network of vendors and dealerships for parts, supplies & services
2) Recommendation to approve Modification #1 to Emergency
Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Agreement G0093 with the
Florida Division of Emergency Management to allow for an extension
of 90 days to the period of performance. (All Districts)
Allowing the County to receive and process expenditures related
to probable delays in receiving ordered supplies and equipment as
a result of the current emergency management environment
3) Recommendation to approve the administrative reports prepared by
the Procurement Services Division for change orders and other
contractual modifications requiring Board approval. (All Districts)
As detailed in the Executive Summary
F. COUNTY MANAGER OPERATIONS
1) Recommendation to adopt a resolution approving amendment
(appropriating grants, donations, contributions or insurance proceeds)
to the FY20-21 Adopted Budget. (All Districts)
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Resolution 2021-113
G. AIRPORT AUTHORITY
1) Recommendation to award Request for Professional Services (“RPS”)
No. 20-7806, “Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Professional
Services for Airports (FAA Funded),” to Avcon, Inc, Hole Montes,
Inc., and Atkins North America, Inc., and authorize the Chair to sign
the attached agreements. (All Districts)
H. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
I. MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE
1) Miscellaneous Correspondence (All Districts)
J. OTHER CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
1) To record in the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners, the
check number (or other payment method), amount, payee, and
purpose for which the referenced disbursements were drawn for the
periods between May 13, 2021 and May 26, 2021 pursuant to Florida
Statute 136.06. (All Districts)
2) Request that the Board approve and determine valid public purpose for
invoices payable and purchasing card transactions as of June 2, 2021.
(All Districts)
K. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Continued to the June 22, 2021 BCC Meeting (Per Agenda Change Sheet)
1) This item was continued from the April 27, 2021 BCC meeting and
further continued at the May 11, 2021 BCC meeting to the June 8,
2021 BCC meeting. Recommendation to take no further action with
respect to a public petition requesting that Collier County enact an
ordinance to protect firearm owners from federal or state government
intrusion. (All Districts)
2) Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to execute a
Settlement Agreement in the lawsuit styled Patricia Frey v. Collier
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County Board of Commissioners, (Case No. 20-CA-1452), now
pending in the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and
for Collier County, Florida, for the sum of $29,000. (All Districts)
3) Recommendation to approve a Stipulated Final Judgment in the
amount of $87,500.00, plus statutory attorneys’ fees and costs in the
amount of $16,215.00, for the total amount of $103,715.00 for the
taking of Parcel 1206FEE, required for the Vanderbilt Beach Road
Expansion Project, Project No., 60168. (District 5)
4) Recommendation to approve a Stipulated Order of Taking and Final
Judgment in the amount of $39,250.00 for the taking of Parcels
336FEE and336TDRE, required for the Vanderbilt Beach Road
Expansion Project, Project No. 60168. (District 5)
5) Recommendation to approve a Stipulated Final Judgment in the
amount of $93,250.00, plus statutory attorneys’ fees and expert costs
in the amount of $23,286.50, for the total amount of $116,536.50 for
the taking of Parcels 1113FEE and 1113DE, required for the
Vanderbilt Beach Road Expansion Project, Project No. 60168.
(District 5)
6) Recommendation to approve a Stipulated Final Judgment in the
amount of $117,800.00, plus statutory attorneys’ fees and costs in the
amount of $4,455.00, for the total amount of $122,255.00 for the
taking of Parcel 231FEE, required for the Vanderbilt Beach Road
Expansion Project, Project No. 60168. (District 5)
7) Recommendation to approve a Stipulated Final Judgment in the
amount of $60,100.00, plus statutory attorneys’ fees and costs in the
amount of $9,195.00, for the total amount of $69,295.00 for the taking
of Parcel 1229FEE, required for the Vanderbilt Beach Road
Expansion Project, Project No. 60168. (District 5)
8) By request of the Collier County School Board, recommendation to
enter into a revised Tri-Party Developer Contribution Agreement with
Ave Maria Development and the District School Board, and approve
the issuance of educational impact fee credits to the Developer for the
construction of a public elementary school on School Board property
within the Town of Ave Maria. (District 5)
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The revised DCA was executed by the Developer and approved by
the District School Board on May 11, 2021
9) Recommendation to reappoint two members to the Industrial
Development Authority. (All Districts)
Resolution 2021-114: Reappointing John J. Agnelli and Victoria
Tracy
10) Recommendation to reappoint a member to the Public Transit
Advisory Committee. (All Districts)
Resolution 2021-115: Reappointing School Board Representative
Sonja Samek
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17. SUMMARY AGENDA - This section is for advertised public hearings and
must meet the following criteria: 1) A recommendation for approval from
staff; 2) Unanimous recommendation for approval by the Collier County
Planning Commission or other authorizing agencies of all members present
and voting; 3) No written or oral objections to the item received by staff, the
Collier County Planning Commission, other authorizing agencies or the
Board, prior to the commencement of the BCC meeting on which the items
are scheduled to be heard; and 4) No individuals are registered to speak in
opposition to the item. For those items which are quasi-judicial in nature, all
participants must be sworn in.
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Adopted – 5/0
A. This item requires that ex parte disclosure be provided by Commission
members. Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are
required to be sworn in. Recommendation to approve an Ordinance
amending Ordinance Number 2004-41, as amended, the Collier County
Land Development Code, which includes the comprehensive zoning
regulations for the unincorporated area of Collier County, Florida, by
amending the appropriate zoning atlas map or maps by changing the zoning
classification of the herein described real property from the General
Commercial (C-4) Zoning District within the Immokalee Area Overlay and
the Main Street Overlay Subdistrict, Wellfield Risk Management Special
Treatment Overlay Zone W-3 and W-4, and Airport Overlay, to a
Commercial Planned Unit Development (CPUD) zoning district within the
Immokalee Area Overlay and the Main Street Overlay Subdistrict, Wellfield
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Risk Management Special Treatment Overlay Zone W-3 and W-4, and
Airport Overlay for a project known as Immokalee 7-Eleven CPUD. The
project will allow development of a gasoline service station including a food
store and car wash. The property is located at the northwest corner of Main
Street (SR 29) and North 9th Street, Immokalee in Section 4, Township 47
South, Range 29 East, Collier County, Florida, consisting of 3.04± acres;
and by providing for partial repeal of Ordinance No. 94 -33; and by
providing an effective date. (PL20200000756) (This is a companion to Item
#17B ASW-PL20190001744) (District 5)
Ordinance 2021-22
B. This item requires that ex parte disclosure be provided by Commission
members. Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are
required to be sworn in. Recommendation to approve a Resolution of the
Board of Zoning Appeals of Collier County, Florida, granting a waiver from
the minimum required separation of 500 feet between facilities with fuel
pumps pursuant to Section 5.05.05.B of the Land Development Co de, for
property located on the northwest corner of Main Street (SR 29) and North
9th Street, Immokalee, also known as Lot 1, 7 -Eleven #1045471
Subdivision, in Section 4, Township 47 South, Range 29 East, Collier
County, Florida. (PL20190001744) (This is a companion to Item #17A
PUDZ-PL20200000756) (District 5)
Resolution 2021-116
C. This item requires that ex parte disclosure be provided by Commission
members. Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are
required to be sworn in. Recommendation to approve Petition VAC-
PL20200002465, to disclaim, renounce and vacate the County and the public
interest in a portion of the 10-foot drainage and utility easement located along
the southerly border of Lot 14, Corporate Square as recorded in Plat Book 14,
Page 27 of the public records of Collier County, Florida, located in Section 36,
Township 49 South, Range 25 East, Collier County, Florida and to accept
Petitioner’s grant of a 10-foot drainage easement to replace the vacated
drainage easement. (District 4)
Resolution 2021-117
18. ADJOURN
INQUIRIES CONCERNING CHANGES TO THE BOARD’S AGENDA SHOULD
BE MADE TO THE COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE AT 252-8383.
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MR. ISACKSON: Madam Chair, Commissioners, you have a
live mic.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Good morning. We are here on
Tuesday, June the 8th.
And today we have Rabbi Ammos Chorny of the Beth Tikvah
Synagogue to give us our blessing. Thank you, Rabbi.
And after that, we'll say the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item #1A
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RABBI CHORNY: Good morning, everyone.
God of wisdom, we seek your inspiration today. Come and let your
wisdom fall upon us as we gather for this meeting. Give us clarity
that we can effectively tackle each part of today's agenda, reveal
problem areas and show us the best solutions we can apply, point our
eyes to every positive outcome, and that these favorable results in
developments encourage every heart in this room. Help us bring
into effect your wisdom and let our actions be valuable to our aim to
build up and to edify one another. Amen.
(The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Thank you very much.
Before we go much further I'd like to acknowledge the Artist of
the Month. Our June Artist of the Month is Gina Fortunato, and her
photographic images were shown in a 2020 issue of ArtTour
International magazine. She finds most of her inspiration in nature
with artistic mantra to practice loving kindness and compassion
inspiring others to follow their dreams and visions.
Ms. Fortunata strives to champion uniqueness and multiple
perspectives that exist in the art world, and she hopes that the
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individualism and uniqueness of her work brings us closer together to
create dialogues through imagery, and thank you very much for that.
And I'll digress a little minute to acknowledge someone that
helped us through the COVID times. It's been over a year. And we
all know that when we closed down, there was one agency that didn't
close down, and that was the Department of Health. And one
beacon was Kristine Hollingsworth, who seemed to be everywhere.
Whenever you needed her, she answered the phone. She was always
available and always offered very sage and calming advice.
And so COVID brings a lot of -- brought us a lot of angst, but it
brought some folks presents, and one of the presents she had is her
little baby. And I would like to show you Josephine Grace, and she
was born April the 11th, 2021. And congratulations, Kristine, and
Josephine and Daddy. Thank you.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: I concur.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: All right.
Item #2A
APPROVAL OF TODAY'S REGULAR, CONSENT AND
SUMMARY AGENDA AS AMENDED (EX PARTE
DISCLOSURE PROVIDED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS FOR
CONSENT AGENDA.) - APPROVED AND/OR ADOPTED
W/CHANGES
MR. ISACKSON: Commissioners, brings you to Item No. 2 on
the agenda, which is approval of today's regular, consent, and
summary agenda as well as ex parte disclosures provided by
commission members.
Before I do that, Commissioners, though, I'd like to go over the
changes for today's meeting, June 8th, 2021. There are a few of
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them, if you'll indulge.
Continue Item 9C to the July 13th, 2021, BCC meeting. That
was a recommendation to adopt the proposed amendments to the
Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay of the Collier County Growth
Management Plan. That request is initiated by staff, and I'm
reminded by my Zoning staff that the meeting of July 13th is the date
at which those -- that action item has to be heard and approved or
denied, and that's based on the publication requirements. So just an
FYI for the Commissioners.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Madam Chair, could I ask a
quick question on that?
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Of course.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: I understand that there is an
extension process. Have we explored that in the event that we get
put in a box here because of this time constraint?
MR. ISACKSON: I will find that out, sir. We'll get back with
you. I'll ask the Zoning staff to give you a brief-up on that.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Okay. Thank you.
MR. ISACKSON: Continue Item 10A to the June 22nd, 2021,
meeting. That's at Commissioner McDaniel's request. That's a
recommendation for the Board to consider adoption of county
ordinances establishing Collier County as a sanctuary county through
the Bill of Rights.
We're going to continue Item 10B to the July 13th BCC meeting
at Commissioner Taylor's request. That was a recommendation to
direct the County Manager to retain an outside consultant to review
the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay Growth Management
Plan, as amended, and to estimate the total stewardship credits
available in the overlay.
The next item was going to move Item 16A15 to 11J at
Commissioner Saunders' request. That's a recommendation to
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accept the Golden Gate Parkway Complete Street Study and direct
staff to pursue Concept 1.
We're adding on Item 11K, which is an update by staff on the
Great Wolf development agreement. That's at Commissioner
Saunders' request.
We're going to move Item 16C4 to 11L at Commissioner
McDaniel's request. That's a recommendation to approve a
resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners, Collier County, Florida, to execute agreements,
deeds, and other documents required for the sale of the Gulf
American Corporation Land Trust Property during the 2021 calendar
year.
At staff's request we're going to withdraw Item 16D6. That's a
recommendation to approve and authorize the chairperson to sign the
fourth amendment between Collier County and Prestige Center
Homes so we can finalize some various agreement terms.
We're going to continue Item 16K1 to the June 22nd meeting at
Commissioner McDaniel's request. It's a recommendation to take no
further action with respect to a public petition requesting that Collier
County enact an ordinance to protect firearm owners from federal or
state government intrusion.
Commissioners, the time-certain request that we have, since
Item 10A was withdrawn, Item 9A and 9B and the companion items
to be heard at 10:00 a.m. Those are the Longwater and Bellmar
items with the various companion items.
Various reminders, Commissioners. Your court reporter breaks
at 10:30 and 2:50. We have three presentations on the agenda: The
Collier Business of the Month, update on the vacant property at 7450
Davis Boulevard, and a presentation on our recently completed US
Open Pickleball Championship.
Finally, Commissioners, Item 6A is a public petition that was
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continued from the April 27th meeting. That's Mr. John Harlem
requesting use of artificial turf.
That's all the changes I have, ma'am.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay. So we're going to start at 2.
Do we have any ex parte to declare or any other additional changes to
the agenda as presented? Commissioner McDaniel.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Yes. Good morning. I
have no changes, but I do have some disclosures in the consent.
Well, actually -- no. It's in the summary agenda. I have meetings,
correspondence, on 17A, B, and C, and that's all.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay. Commissioner Saunders.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: I have no changes to the
agenda and no additional -- any ex parte disclosures.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner LoCastro.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: No changes and no
disclosures on anything on the consent or summary agenda.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner Solis.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: And, likewise, no changes and no
disclosures on the consent agenda or the summary agenda.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: I will echo those comments. I have
no changes to the agenda and no disclosures on the consent agenda.
Do I hear a motion to approve the agenda --
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: So moved.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: -- and minutes?
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: So moved.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Second.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: We have a motion by Commissioner
McDaniel, a second by Commissioner Solis. All those in favor, say
aye.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Aye.
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CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Aye.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Those opposed, like sign.
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: It carries unanimously.
Proposed Agenda Changes
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
June 8, 2021
Continue Item 9C to the July 13, 2021 BCC Meeting: Recommendation to adopt the proposed
amendments to the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay of the Collier County Growth
Management Plan (GMP), Ordinance 89-05, as amended, and to transmit the amendments to the
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and other statutorily required agencies.
(Staff’s request)
Continue item 10A to the June 22, 2021 BCC Meeting: Recommendation for the Board to
consider adoption of a County Ordinance establishing Collier County as a Bill of Rights Sanctuary
County. (Commissioner McDaniel’s request)
Continue Item 10B to the July 13, 2021 BCC Meeting: Recommendation to direct the County
Manager to retain an outside consultant to review the Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA)
Overlay Growth Management Plan, as amended, to estimate the total Stewardship Credits
available in the Overlay. (Commissioner Taylor’s request)
Move Item 16A15 to Item 11J: Recommendation to accept the Golden Gate Parkway Complete
Street Study and direct staff to pursue Concept 1. (Commissioner Saunders’ request)
Add on Item 11K: Update on the Great Wolf Lodge development agreement. (Commissioner
Saunders’ request)
Move Item 16C4 to Item 11L: Recommendation to approve a Resolution authorizing the Chairman
of the Board of County Commissioners, Collier County, Florida, to execute Agreements, Deeds, and
other documents required for the sale of Gulf American Corporation (GAC) Land Trust property
during the 2021 Calendar Year. (Commissioner McDaniel’s request)
Withdraw item 16D6: Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign the
Fourth Amendment between Collier County and Prestige Home Centers, Inc. to extend the
agreement term and increase funding in the amount of $30,000 for the State Housing Initiatives
Partnership Demolition and/or Replacement of Manufactured Housing program. (Staff’s request)
Continue Item 16K1 to the June 22, 2021 BCC Meeting: Recommendation to take no further
action with respect to a public petition requesting that Collier County enact an ordinance to
protect firearm owners from federal or state government intrusion. (Commissioner McDaniel’s
request)
Time Certain Items:
Item 9A & 9B and companion items to be heard at 10:00am - Longwater and Belmar items with
companion items
6/24/2021 7:36 AM
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Item #2B
MAY 11, 2021 BCC MEETING MINUTES - APPROVED AS
PRESENTED (NO VOTE TAKEN)
Item #3A
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS – EMPLOYEE
MR. ISACKSON: Commissioners, I'd like to take a moment
under 3, if I can, to mention that Mr. Mike Bosi has started yesterday
his job as the county's Zoning Director, and I'm very pleased to have
Mike on board. He brings a wealth of knowledge to our operation,
and we're very happy to have Mike back on board. So when you see
him, extend a note of gratitude, please. Thank you.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Thank you.
Item #5A
PRESENTATION OF THE COLLIER COUNTY BUSINESS OF
THE MONTH FOR JUNE 2021, TO PATHWAYS EARLY
EDUCATION CENTER OF IMMOKALEE, INC. – PRESENTED
MR. ISACKSON: Commissioners, that brings us to Item 5,
presentations. Now, the first presentation is the Collier County
Business of the Month for the month of June 2021 to the Pathways
Early Education Center of Immokalee, Incorporated.
(A video was played as follows:)
MS. HATCH: I am Beth Hatch, the Executive Director of
Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee, and we are so proud
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and honored to receive the award for Business of the Month from the
Greater Naples Chamber and a thanks to the Commissioners for this.
We have an incredible team that makes our mission possible
each day that work so hard to serve 125 of the future leaders for
Collier County. We start at four weeks, and we get them ready for
kindergarten up to age 5, and the day-to-day routine and environment
that our team creates for our children not only gives them a safe place
where they can grow and thrive, it gets them kindergarten ready and
life ready.
So I would like to thank everyone for recognizing us and the
hard work of 57 years. And as we grow, our need is more and more
each day; 500 on our waiting list with expansion in the future. And
we hope that maybe you'll be a part of that in the future.
And with that, I'd like to introduce our director of development,
Brandon Dowdy.
MR. DOWDY: My name is Brandon Dowdy. I'm the Director
of Development here at Pathways Early Education.
As Beth said earlier, we just want to continue and say thank you
to the entire community for supporting our mission and all the work
we do for the 125 students we see every day. We're an amazing
team, but we couldn't do it without the support of not only the
community, but the commissioners and the Greater Naples Chamber
of Commerce.
So as we move forward instilling our mission in the community
we ask, if you have an interest in getting involved, please don't
hesitate. Reach out; get involved; go to our website; call me
directly. We look forward to hearing from you.
MS. HATCH: It is our pleasure to welcome Cynthia Rodriguez
and her daughter Natalie with us today. Cynthia is part of our
leadership team, and her daughter Natalie has been with us since she
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was two years old, and she is going to kindergarten in August. We
are so happy for them to be with us to share the story.
MS. RODRIGUEZ: Thank you so much, Ms. Beth. As she
mentioned, I am Cynthia Rodriguez. I am the RP and marketing
associate at Pathways Early Education.
I grew up in a migrant household in which I had to travel three
times per year, meaning I had to switch to three different schools. I
faced many obstacles during my childhood, and now I am changing
the path for my daughter. As many children at Pathways, we serve
125 children that -- some of them are currently facing the same
obstacles I once faced as a child, and I am helping my community
and giving back because I know they have so much to learn, and they
are super eager to learn.
And I am breaking the cycle and giving them a better future and
opportunity, just like my daughter Natalie. I know being part of
Pathways and this amazing organization they are definitely changing
the path for us, too.
MS. HATCH: You've learned a lot, and you are ready to be a
future leader, and you've had lots of practice. We are so proud of
you. Good job.
(Video concluded.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: All right. Thank you.
MR. ISACKSON: Commissioners, Item 5B is an update on the
vacant property located at 7450 Davis Boulevard.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Madam Chair, before we
go --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Yes.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: -- I just wanted to say that
video -- that's all right. You just jumped. I know you're ready to
go.
The folks at Pathways do an amazing job for our community.
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That organization has been in Immokalee forever. It helps parents
that have issues managing young, young children. And it's more
than just a daycare. It's pathways. They actually provide education.
They provide an enormous amount of support for our community,
and I'm quite proud to be associated with them. They're volunteers,
their board of directors. We, this board, has assisted that
organization with their expansion efforts and such, and I just wanted
to say out loud, thank you all very much.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Yeah. 57 years is pretty
extraordinary. And, you know, in the past, when they didn't have
that facility, those children went into the fields.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Right.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: They went into the fields in boxes.
A lot of times they'd be carried in cardboard boxes.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Fine choice by our Chamber.
It was a fine choice by our Chamber.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Yes, beautiful.
MR. ISACKSON: I apologize for jumping the gun there, sir.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: No.
Item #5B
UPDATE ON A VACANT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7450
DAVIS BOULEVARD - UPDATE GIVEN
MR. ISACKSON: Next item, 5B, is an update on our vacant
property at the 7450 Davis Boulevard. Jamie French, your Deputy
Director for Planning and Regulatory Operations down at Growth
Management, and Mr. Matt McLean, who's your Director of
Development Services.
Matt.
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MR. McLEAN: Good morning, Commissioners. Just a brief
update -- Matt McLean, your Director of Development Review in
Growth Management -- from the last time that we were here with
Mike Ossorio from Code.
Over the course of the last couple weeks, we continue to monitor
that particular site on a daily basis. They have installed some
additional silt fencing measures that were down since the last time
that we were here; however, they are still not in compliance with the
respective permits relative to that particular item on sediment control.
So Code Enforcement has provided a notice of violation to the
property owner, and currently there is a scheduled hearing relative to
that notice of violation for June 26th [sic] of this month.
That is the update that we have for you today. We continue to
monitor the site on a daily basis. There's not very much activity
that's actually happening there; however, they are not compliant, so
we are moving forward with that code violation.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner Saunders.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Thank you, Madam Chair.
I had asked this to be sort of an ongoing update because that site
had become so unattractive, and there was just no response from the
property owners. They said the right things when they were in front
of the Board but didn't react on the ground the way we had expected.
Bobby Cadenhead was here. He's been here twice. I don't
believe Bobby Cadenhead is the owner of the property. He may
have some interest in it, but there are other owners. And I want to
make sure that the owners understand that we're serious about
enforcing our codes when it deals with that silt fence that has never
been properly installed. And I'm hopeful that Code Enforcement
will continue to monitor them and bring them into compliance.
Now, the other thing that concerns me is Mr. Cadenhead said to
this board that this will be finished by October of this year, and I
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don't believe that at all. Now, I'm not saying that he was being
dishonest in that answer, but I don't think that that's accurate. And I
would like to ask our staff, based on what you see out there and what
they're planning to do, how long is this project going to go on in
terms of crushing the concrete and making that fill for that property?
MR. McLEAN: Again, Matt McLean.
Commissioner Saunders, relative to your particular questions,
hard to truly forecast, but based off of the latest inactivity that has
occurred on site, staff is also very concerned of Mr. Cadenhead's
comments at previous board meetings relative to completing the
crushing operation by October 1st or the month of October.
We are continuing to monitor it. We are asking Mr. Cadenhead
weekly the status of the update on the commencement back of his
crushing operations, but to date we have seen little to no activity with
respect to that realm. We'll continue to monitor it. But if the
current past practice is continuing to move forward, it's very unlikely
that he will be able to meet his commitment that he provided to you
here.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: And, really, the only thing
we can do -- they've got a valid permit, and what they're doing in
terms of the crushing operation is perfectly legal. But we do have
certain codes, and I just want to make sure that we are on top of that,
and it sounds like you are. I want to thank staff for that.
I generally don't get involved in code enforcement issues other
than to bring the manager's attention to it, but this is one where I've
gone out there a dozen times just to see what's going on, and I've
been very disappointed. So I appreciate you staying on top of that.
MR. McLEAN: Thank you.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Madam Chair?
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Yes. Commissioner McDaniel.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: I just -- I wanted to ask you,
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you said that they were not in compliance. What is the issue with
the compliance?
MR. McLEAN: Currently their permit requires them to have a
best-management practice put in place for their sediment control. In
particular, the specific ones that they're in violation today is the silt
fence is not installed properly. It is not trenched in properly. It
essentially was installed as more of an air fence, so you can put your
hand right underneath. It's not acting as the proper sediment control.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: And I guess -- and I express
the same concern that Commissioner Saunders does. You know, are
there specific time limits on the actual operation? Per the permit, is
there a requisite there where that would have to cease per the existing
permit?
MR. McLEAN: There are definitely hours of operation relative
to the approved site development permit. The duration of typical
site development permits are two years, and they have abilities for
extensions, including executive-order extensions. So currently they
are perfectly legal with respect to the time frames and the hours of
operations that they can work.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: So that representation by
Mr. Cadenhead was an estimate, but that could go longer?
MR. McLEAN: Pursuant to the approved permit, yes, they are
allowed to go longer than that time frame of October.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Maybe sometime -- I'm sure
we'll have another update, or 10. But if maybe sometime we could
see the end date, that would at least give us something to be
necessarily looking for. Whatever it is. I mean, I understand there
are opportunities for extension and things, but just a little bit of
clarity on time frame would at least let folks know.
MR. McLEAN: Yeah. We're happy to continue to provide
updates as necessary to the Board.
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COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Thank you.
Item #5C
US OPEN PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP REPORT –
PRESENTED
MR. ISACKSON: Commissioners, Item 5C is a presentation
on the recently completed US Open Pickleball Championship. I've
asked Mr. Jack Wert, our Tourism Director, to kick off the
presentation.
MR. WERT: Thank you, Mr. Manager.
Good morning, Commissioners.
It's a great privilege for me to introduce to you this post-event
report of one of the great events that we have here in Collier County.
Five years now we've hosted this event.
Chris Evon is with us today. She's co-founder of the event
along with Terri -- geez. I went blank there. Sorry about that.
And they have brought this event to our community. And this
presentation, I think, really accurately shows all the great events that
are going on during it and the positive impact that it brings to Collier
County. So, Chris, if you're on the line, let's take it away.
MS. EVON: Yeah, I'm here. You can hear me okay?
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Sure can.
MS. EVON: Great. So thank you. Both Terri and I are here
today, and we're very happy that we can bring you this recap today,
so thanks for having us. We're sorry we can't be there in person.
We're looking forward to getting back to Naples soon.
So the next -- the sport -- what we want to show you first is just
a little recap on where we've all gone, where the sport has gone since
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we've all kind of embarked on this adventure together of the US
Open.
So the next slide, that slide shows just in -- since 2018 the
growth of the sport is over a million players, but remember we all
started the US Open in 2016, and in 2016 there were about two
million players. So to say that Naples and the US Open have been
on the cutting edge of the boom of this sport is an understatement.
So the next slide, we'll just go into a recap for 2021. So in 2019, we
knew that we were kind of outgrowing some of the things at the park,
and so we got together with many people from Parks and Rec and
from the county and, with everybody working together, we were able
to make some significant improvements in our WiFi and our power at
the park which allowed us to continue to develop the technology that
we wanted to develop to make this event great.
So that all came to fruition, obviously, in 2020, which we didn't
have the event, but we were able to take advantage of it this year.
We did have some hiccups, as Terri will explain later. But, overall,
we all learned a lot this year, and we will -- I know everybody's going
to continue to improve this.
The other thing that -- you know, thanks to Kevin and Mike,
they just did an incredible job, and a thanks to the county and Penny,
especially, that helped us to finally get those park bathrooms updated.
So they needed a facelift badly. They're the only bathrooms there
for people, and Kevin and his crew got it done in just a great timely
fashion.
And while they were at it, they stalled water-filler stations
throughout the park, which might seem small, but it's a huge addition
to this park and a huge upgrade. So there's seven water-filler
stations which really took a burden off of our staff for the US Open
of filling water coolers for all the players all over the place. We did
not have to do that, and so it was a -- it was a great thing for us.
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So you notice if you came out, or even through this picture, that
we got a new shade structure. In 2020, there was a storm that came
through and destroyed the -- not the structure itself, but the shade
panel that was on it. And if you remember, that was a white panel.
So luckily insurance covered this, and we had all decided to do this
beautiful and eye-catching blue canopy. So it was a big upgrade for
people that were there in previous years to see this.
So the other thing that kind of came up in the eighth or ninth
inning that the county helped a lot with is to remove some of the
rocks that are at the perimeter of some of the courts and put in
AstroTurf, and it just looks beautiful. It's just a really nice look to
the park, and we hope that we can get that expanded.
So Spirit Promotions also helps with a lot of the updates.
Things that we did this year is we did the new side wind panels to
match the blue, and we also resurfaced the championship court for
the event so that it looks good for TV and for everybody in the
championship court, but we also will resurface all of the courts under
that shade structure this summer so they're in good shape for
day-to-day use.
So the next slide is a little update on the event. So as you know
that we -- this event is thought of throughout the world as the biggest
pickleball party in the world. And if you look to the right, this is
what people like to do. I mean, they eat a lot of food at the park
during the event. We go through a lot of food. But what they like
to do at night is to get together with their friends, new friends, old
friends, and go out to dinner, and here's a big group of people at
Celebration Park. And this is a common occurrence during the
event.
We had about 2,100 participants this year. Really, we have
about 200 pro players, 70,000 in prize money, and Terri will explain
a little later about the spectator numbers, but we estimate around
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24,000, and then we have our vendor village and a great presence on
social media.
So one of the pinnacles in the pickleball world has become the
US Open Flag Ceremony that happens on Saturday night, which is
our Dick's championship celebration. So this is our way of paying
tribute all the countries, all the people that come from around the
world to the US Open. So it has -- it's become one of the most
exciting, energetic events in pickleball.
So here, a little conga line, when there was a break in the action,
broke out; just broke out. This was unchoreographed on the court.
And we can tell you we know all the women in this line, and every
one of them is not from Naples, is from out of town. So we don't
know what's going on here, but maybe it's just the little freedom that
everybody felt when they got to come to Naples, but there was a lot
of fun going on that night.
So one thing we thought of this year is really -- really, up until
the end we didn't know what was going to happen with our
international players and who was going to be able to come and who
wasn't going to be able to come. So we decided to change up our
Flag Ceremony and bring in -- and have our captains bring in about
20, I don't know, 25, maybe, U.S. flags, and it just added another
element to this night and to this ceremony that really kind of gave
you chills when it all happened.
So I don't know if you notice, in this picture, this is Monica
Seles. She's a seven-, eight-times grand slam tennis champion. She
was the youngest player to get the number-one ranking in tennis.
She just -- she contacted Jim, I think it was, and Jim gave her contact
to us, and she just wanted to come and see. She lives in Naples part
time. She's played a little pickleball. She's heard of the US Open,
and she just asked if she could come out and see it. So we were able
to kind of accommodate her and bring her into championship court,
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and her and her mom just had a great time that night. So it was great
having her with us.
So Terri's going to bring you into now the participation recap
and our survey results.
MS. GRAHAM: Yeah, good morning.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Good morning.
MS. GRAHAM: So if you look at the slide here, you're always
interested on the amount of people that we have year from year, and
this year we ended up capping out, like Chris said, around 2,200
players when it was all in, a little over 2,100, and each year that's
continued to grow. But the big number this year that we were
shocked -- I think all of us were shocked -- were the amount of
spectators that came to the park, that we just weren't sure if we were
going to have two spectators or, you know, 10,000 spectators, but we
never realized we would have that many people coming into the park.
We have a great community outreach, and we always said we
want to leave the place better than we found it. One of the charities
we worked with is St. Matthew's House, but the other one is Kiwanis.
And Bill who, you know, runs the Kiwanis in East Naples is -- this
group is an amazing group for us. They park 12,000 cars. This is a
way that we can really establish how many people are coming to the
park, because the park was jammed this year. I mean, for those of
that you came there, which we thank you for visiting. It was packed,
and we had 3- or 4,000 people there every single day.
So Bill keeps tally of how many cars that he parks and how
many people he eyeballs, how many people in the car, and this gives
us an idea of what we're doing. But we ended up contributing this
year, with parking fees and a donation from Chris and myself,
donating $30,000 to Kiwanis for Christmas in July. So this is going
to help over 2,200 at-risk children in Collier County. This is
probably one of our proudest moments of everything we can do that
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we can help so many of the at-risk children in Collier County.
So then we go into the survey statistics. We do two different
surveys. We do a post-survey and a player survey. This is our
post-survey. We hire a third party. And if you look here between
Naples and Marco Island, over 80 percent of everybody that came
stayed in Naples or Marco Island.
Now, many of these people you'll see are people who own
homes there. You can go to the next slide. They own homes there
or they're staying there with people who do own homes there. But
what we're doing is we're bridging the gap.
Normally, most of these people leave right after Easter. Well,
now with our event being two weeks later or sometimes a week later,
people are staying in Naples now two, three more weeks, normally
than what they would. And if you look at the rental properties
there -- and, again, this is from our survey. We have a tough time
getting spectator e-mail addresses, but the ones that we do get, you
know, we have 60 percent, roughly, of people renting property in
Naples.
As our event has grown; our average stay has grown. People
are coming and they're staying longer. Our event's about eight days
if you count Party in the Park. So for people -- 40 percent of the
people staying more than seven nights is incredible. I mean,
somebody's having a really good time in Collier County, and they're
staying longer.
And they're not traveling by themselves. If you look at this
one, this is the first time we've done this part of the survey. But if
you look at this one, the spectators are the ones that stand out in my
mind, as they're coming and they're bringing friends, family,
whatever, to Naples to enjoy the party.
Activities, as Chris mentioned, the biggest thing they want to do
is they want to dine out, and I think, really, that should say "drink
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out," because that's what they're doing is dining and drinking out, and
they do spend a lot, with St. Matthew's House at our event, on the
food, but then they all get together and they go out at night.
And then the beach is a big part of it as well. But the cool thing
with this is people are coming to Naples for the US Open, but then
they're coming back to Naples just to enjoy Naples. The string that
continues to go with this is these same people will visit Naples once,
twice, three times throughout the year just to come down and play
pickleball and enjoy the area.
Now, this is our spectator survey. Pickleballtournaments.com.
We -- or players, sorry. We started this a few years ago where in
order to register you have to fill out this survey, which is really
important information for us. So you figure we're right at about
2,200 players. As they filled out the survey, it was 9,700 nights they
were staying in the area. Keep in mind, this was filled out before the
event where the average stay was 4.5 but the post-results, they ended
up staying longer. And then, again, the results show hotel, Airbnb,
and RV park. You know, we're right about 60 percent of people that
are staying at properties.
Now, how do we get the numbers? We're always -- you know,
we're always trying to come up with how many nights are people
renting property. And if you look at just the players, and if we have
2,200 and you assume there's two people per room, that's 1,100 room
nights average stay, and then just say 50 percent stays with friends or
family. That's 3,300 room nights without including those people at
the bottom of the screen there.
Overall satisfaction -- this is really important for Naples,
because what we do affects you. And if our event is terrible and
we're not treating people the way we should be, they're going to go
back to their respective areas and say, don't come to the US Open,
which reflects onto Naples. But luckily we're doing something right,
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and then they're in Naples, which is so beautiful. So this is the
satisfaction survey. Over 80 percent, as anybody will tell you that
does surveys, is excellent.
And then likelihood to recommend it. Again, we're over
8 percent on every one of these. And every time I look at this, I'm
like, oh, my gosh, how are we going to handle more people next
year? Because they go back and they tell people and they bring
more people the following year. So every year we're like, okay,
we're just going to have more people. We're going to have to
manage.
And then, you know, our contract with you, yeah, a lot of it's the
heads in beds, but the bigger part is the media outreach that we have.
And if you had the chance to watch this CBS live that night, it was
the first time ever pickleball's been on live. And thanks to Mark and
Sean, we made the decision to bring in the satellite truck at the last
minute. When we were having concerns with the WiFi, Mark and
Sean became out to visit, and right away they said, bring it in. And
thanks goodness we did, because we really needed it on Saturday
night. And the last thing we wanted to do was to go down on our
live broadcast.
So we end up putting it on live. The intra (audio malfunction),
it was all Naples beaches. If you haven't watched it, I encourage you
to find it. It's on Pickleball Channel now. It's just incredible how
many times they highlight Naples.
We were supposed to get two broadcasts. They've already
broadcasted it five times. So they've rerun it. They've very -- CBS
Sports Network were -- they were extremely happy with it. It's still
running. Your billboard was on there, and your commercial was
played on there every time.
And then Pickleball Channel was another big increase we did
this year. So we decided to invest a big deal in our media because
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we didn't know how many people were going to be coming to Naples,
and we wanted everybody out there to be able to see it. So we went
seven days with live streaming with our production team that we
bring in; we hire/bring in. Rusty came in for the full week with his
crew, so every day we were live streaming.
And you look there, we had over 3.4 million impressions on
YouTube, 100,000 unique views. That was done a month ago when
we had presented to TDC, so those numbers have increased
drastically. But your commercial played 44 times and your billboard
63 times in those seven days. You were getting hit constantly with
it.
And the other big thing is Radio Margaritaville. You know, we
have a nice sponsorship with them, but this is a big part of the
sponsorship. So they broadcast all around the world. JD comes in.
He's the DJ for Radio Margaritaville, and all he talks about is
pickleball and Naples, Florida.
Our other big outreach was the Pickleball Magazine that did a
really nice article on -- they had, like, six pages covering the US
Open. And I love the lineup there. "US Open Roars Back,"
because as I said many times, this was the biggest comeback in
pickleball with everything that was going on, that it just gave people
so much freedom for those eight days.
So let's move on to 2022. This welcome center, we can't thank
you enough. And I think I will speak for every single player that
plays at East Naples Community Park -- and January through May
where you have 4-, 500 people showing up there every day to
play -- this is going to be a huge addition to the park.
The resurfacing of the 3.5 courts -- whoop. Jump back there.
Resurfacing the 3.5 courts, those -- it's due. Those were the first
courts that were done way back when, and they're -- they've become
very slippery, and I think Barry said that those are on -- that's already
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in the budget to redo this year.
Updating the power outlets. Sean and Mark know about this.
For some reason, when they put a lot of these in, they put in a marine
outlet instead of an electrical amp outlet, whatever.
And, you know, I've got this little almost asterisk here about the
soccer field. And Chris had mentioned, have we outgrown East
Naples Community Park? Well, we're going to -- we're going to
keep pushing and pushing to keep US Open at that park. But one of
the things is parking. This is a problem during the season. It's a
problem at the US Open, but luckily we have Kiwanis and we have
Sugden and whatever. But when you have 4- or 500 people coming
to that park every day, there's no place to park, so they're going
home. And if you look at all the homes being built in that area, the
problem's just going to get worse. So isn't it time for, you know, the
county to really consider removing that soccer field and making this
permanent parking for January, for right away?
And then the US Open Impact Award. We give this out every
year to the person who's had a significant impact on pickleball in the
US Open. Now, keep in mind this was supposed to be done in 2020,
the last year of former Commissioner Fiala's term, but she was
instrumental in getting the US Open where it is, introducing us to the
county and getting the courts redone. And so, anyway, we gave her
this award that night. She showed up, thank goodness, and it was a
wonderful -- a wonderful moment for us.
And with that, again, we'd just like to thank all of you. We'll
take any questions. Thank you for coming out. We had a ton of
county employees there, which is always so nice to see. So thank
you very much.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Any questions? Commissioner
LoCastro.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Yeah. Great overview.
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You know, I was, obviously, there, and, you know, saw
Commissioner Taylor there, and great to see Donna.
I just think it's appropriate to give a shout-out to our Parks and
Rec team. I mean, you know, there were groups out there at o'dark
thirty, you know, driving around in golf carts and making sure
everything looked polished and great, and sometimes we take that
stuff for granted. Everybody gets out there and has a great time but,
you know, they don't realize there's people behind the scenes
emptying garbage cans and dealing with all kinds of emergent things
and to also see our leadership out there.
I mean, a special shout-out to Barry. It's always nice when you
sort of pull up to the park and, you know, you see somebody standing
there that's part of the leadership team. You know that if something
pops up, you know we've got the right folks out there. And I know
you were representing a whole different -- you know, a whole group
of people from our team. But definitely a team effort in the park and
the county. Just -- it showed itself so well. I can see why people
will want to come back here again, especially those that haven't
visited.
But thanks for all your efforts making that facility look pristine
for the event.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner Saunders.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Just a quick question for the
manager. In terms of paving over the soccer field, I don't have any
particular issue with doing that. Do you need any direction? And
can you let us know -- we're in our budget process now, obviously. I
don't know if that's already included in the budget, and I don't know
what the impact is on the community in terms of the use of that
soccer field. But we have a couple meetings coming up, and maybe
we can add that to the budget.
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MR. ISACKSON: We're currently evaluating all of that, sir,
and we'll have a report out to you either at the budget workshop
through the Public Services presentation or a separate communication
to the Board one way.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: And I just wanted to thank you, Terri
and Chris, for your partnership, for your great management skills and
promotion skills. And I think we will also say we're very, very
lucky that you chose Naples as the home of pickleball.
And we will continue, I believe, working with you and making this
beautiful little East Naples Park the Augusta National of pickleball,
because it's there; it can be done. There's so much more in that park.
It is just a little jewel. And your vision helps us move forward. So
thank you.
MS. GRAHAM: Well, thank you. Thank you, all. And, you
know, we feel Naples chose us, Commissioner Taylor, so thank you.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: You're welcome.
All right. County Manager.
MR. ISACKSON: Thank you, Commissioners.
Item #6A
PUBLIC PETITION FROM MR. JOHN HARLEM REGARDING
USE OF ARTIFICIAL TURF – NOT PRESENT
MR. ISACKSON: Item 6A is a public petition. This item was
continued from the April 27th, 2021, BCC meeting. It's a petitioner
request for Mr. John Harlem regarding the use of artificial turf.
Mr. Harlem?
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: That's not Mr. Harlem.
MR. ISACKSON: John Harlem.
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(No response.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Let's continue.
Item #7
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON GENERAL TOPICS NOT ON THE
CURRENT OR FUTURE AGENDA
MR. ISACKSON: Commissioners, that brings us to Item
No. 7. I think we have four comments from folks on general topics
not on the current or future agenda.
MR. MILLER: You're first speaker will be Rae Ann Burton. She
will be followed by Jacqalene Keay and then, forgive me here, John
Tolischak. Am I close?
MR. TOLISCHAK: Close.
MR. MILLER: Thank you, sir.
Ms. Keay, if you could queue up at the other podium and be
ready when Rae Ann's done, I'd appreciate it. Thank you.
Ms. Burton, you have three minutes.
MS. BURTON: Good morning, Commissioners. My name is
Rae Ann Burton. I had a speech last night but changed it this
morning from how the Estates residents feel we are talking to definite
ears, how our taxes are not earmarked for the Estates but all of
Collier. The problem with that is that every district but 5 has canals
cleared, roads repaired. Ours, not since I moved there 12 years ago.
Our roads are failing due to development traffic and heavy
construction vehicles going to and from construction sites, these
dense compact communities. Our commuting now takes an hour
instead of minutes. Traffic is congested and dangerous because of
the new developments, increasing car accidents, and wildlife and
human death.
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The Estates is tired of paying for these development services,
infrastructure, and amenities while ours we lose. The Estates and
Collier County taxpayers will be paying for these necessary roads for
years before any impact fees are paid necessary just to access the
project to build.
I changed the speech this morning to a prayer. Father, help the
Estates and Collier County to fight the greed of the developers,
protect the wildlife and the panthers from them, change the mind of
the commissioners so they hear our pleas. God make the developers
adhere to the original RLSA rules and make the villages compatible
with the Rural Estates while protecting the environment and wildlife
habitat. Growth is good as long as it doesn't destroy others' property.
In the name of the father, the son, and the holy ghost, amen.
There needs to be a better plan, not just waterfront property.
MR. MILLER: Your next speaker is Jacqalene Keay. She'll
be followed by John Tolischak and then, online, Richard Gallagher.
MS. KEAY: Good morning.
Now for a brief history lesson. President Lyndon Johnson
constituted the Kerner Commission to identify the causes of violence
of the 1968 riots. Here are some conclusions: March 1968, the
Kerner Commission declared white racism, not black anger, turned a
key that unlocked the urban American turmoil.
Bad policing practices and flawed justice system, unscrupulous
consumer credit practices, poor or inadequate housing, high
unemployment, voter suppression, and other culturally embedded
forms of racial discrimination all converge to propel a violent
upheaval.
White society, the presidentially appointed panel reported, is
deeply implicated in the white ghetto. White institution created it,
white institution maintained it, and white society condemns it -- I
mean, condones it, excuse me.
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The nation, the Kerner Commission warned, was so divided that
the United States was poised to be divided into two racially unequal
societies, one black and one white.
The report also cited pervasive discrimination and segregation in
employment, education, and housing, which have resulted in the
continuing exclusion of great numbers of blacks from the benefits of
economic progress.
According to an updated report, blacks are worse off today than
they were over 50 years ago, as are many whites. As a result, fewer
blacks own homes today than they did 50 years ago.
The city leadership hired Frank Wells from the Bright
Community Trust Organization to conduct a study of the housing
issues and practices here in Collier. Here are a few concerns that
were expressed and have been passed along: Change policies to
ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the community; get
the funding to build attainable housing communities for both low and
middle class; incentivize developers to build quality attainable
housing in rich resource communities; provide opportunities for
home purchases, not just rentals; revitalize River Park and give
priority to those living there and those most in need; restructure the
affordable housing program. It does perpetuate antiblack racism as
well as segregation; hold community members accountable for racial
practices, as harm -- as racism or hate harms us all.
We need community leaders of color as diversity leads to
innovation and sustainability. Provide resources and opportunities
for all members of the community regardless of skin color or
socioeconomic status.
Thank you all very much.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: You can finish.
MS. KEAY: Okay. And one last quote. Those who do not
learn history are doomed to repeat it, and we are repeating history
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again and again.
Thank you all very much. I appreciate it.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Thank you.
MR. MILLER: Madam Chair, our online speaker, it turns out,
just wants to observe. So your final speaker on public comment
is John Tolischak.
MR. TOLISCHAK: Good morning, Madam Chair. Good
morning, Board of County Commissioners. My name is John
Tolischak. I am the Education Manager at Naples Historical
Society. I'm here on behalf of Ms. Elaine Reed, the President and
CEO, and I'm here to actually share some great news with you today.
What I have here is a printed piece, an 18-minute video on a
flash drive about historic rehabilitation in the Naples Historic
District. And I have a copy for each one of you. I can give it to you
now or give it to you later; drop it off at your office. All right.
As you will see, the video footage is truly outstanding. It
includes beautiful aerial footage of the Naples Historic District and
images from the interior or historic houses in the district. I'm aware
that many of us, including me, do not live in the Naples Historic
District. It is important for the wider community to know that
there's an abundance of charm in the City of Naples.
I hope you enjoy it. If you have questions, please call
Ms. Elaine Reed, or if you have any comments, please feel free to
call her.
For interested community residents, please feel free to access
this wonderful video at the Naples Historical Society website at
napleshistoricalsociety.org. Naples Historical Society has also
reached out to Collier County TV as well to play this film.
Thank you for your time and have a great day.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Thank you.
MR. MILLER: That's all our public comment.
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MR. ISACKSON: Commissioners, if I can deviate just a little
bit from the agenda as we approach our 10:00 time-certain item. If
we can go to 11G, if that's permissible by the Commissioners.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Yes. Is everyone comfortable with
that?
(No verbal response.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay.
#11G
RESOLUTION 2021-118: AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY’S
BORROWING AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $10,000,000
UNDER THE FLORIDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE
COMMISSION’S POOLED COMMERCIAL PAPER LOAN
PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING
VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE PELICAN
BAY MSTU&BU; THIS LOAN IS SECURED BY THE
COUNTY’S COVENANT TO BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE
LEGALLY AVAILABLE NON AD-VALOREM REVENUE BUT
WILL BE REPAID SPECIFICALLY FROM PELICAN BAY
MSTU&BU ANNUAL ASSESSMENT REVENUE AND CERTAIN
AMOUNTS PROVIDED TO THE PELICAN BAY MSTU&BU
UNDER AN ASSET SWAP CONTRIBUTION RESOLUTION
BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE PELICAN BAY SERVICES
DIVISION; AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A LOAN NOTE
OR LOAN NOTES TO EVIDENCE SUCH BORROWING;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SUCH
OTHER DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO EFFECT
SUCH BORROWING; AND APPROVE ALL NECESSARY FY
2021 AND FY 2022 BUDGET AMENDMENTS – ADOPTED
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MR. ISACKSON: Commissioners, 11G is a recommendation
to approve a resolution authorizing the county's borrowing of an
amount not to exceed $10 million under the Florida Local
Government Finance Commission Pooled Commercial Paper
Program.
This particular item has been in the works for -- I want to say
about 18 months now we have had discussions with the Pelican Bay
Services Division about their major capital projects that are ongoing,
primarily sidewalks, lake bank improvements. They've got some
improvements to the buildings in the MSTU itself.
So what we did is we talked with them. We said, look it, let's at
least establish the framework for use of the commercial paper
program, which is what this resolution does. It doesn't obligate the
county to borrow any money at this point. It's up to $10 million.
What we're asking also is that the 2021 and 2022 budget amendments
be appropriate depending on the types of draws that would be
necessary to further the program.
And one other point, Commissioners. This all part of this
asset-swap agreement that we did with the Pelican Bay Services
Division, I want to say, about a year, year and a half ago where the
county is contributing $500,000 a year over a 10-year period. I think
we're two years into that right now.
So this will give them the flexibility. They're taking advantage
of our credit rating in this particular approach, but the repayment of
any loan drawed will be through their assessment process, which
occurs on an annual basis.
Happy to answer any questions.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner McDaniel.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Quick question. I remember
us discussing this a while ago during that asset swap that you -- on
the general government borrowing. We're actually obligating our ad
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valorem tax dollars to secure this --
MR. ISACKSON: No.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: -- debt?
MR. ISACKSON: No. To this a covenant to budget and
appropriate all legally available non-ad valorem revenue.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: And I'm assuming that we've
gone through their capital budgets and their plan, and this all fits into
the world with --
MR. ISACKSON: Yeah. We're trying to cash flow as much
as we can. We wanted to have this as a stopgap. It gives them
some flexibility in terms of a line of credit. And remember that any
repayment of a loan drawn is generally taken out on a longer-term
basis. But we want to try and aggregate that to the extent we can.
We won't take the long-term approach until we know exactly how
much commercial paper will actually be drawn.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: I'll move for approval.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Second.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Motion on the floor and a second.
Any other discussion?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: All those in favor, say aye.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Aye.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Those opposed, like sign.
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: It carries unanimously.
MR. ISACKSON: Thank you, Commissioners.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Thank you.
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Item #11H
AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID (“ITB”) NO. 21-7878, “DEEP
INJECTION WELL PUMP STATION UTILITIES & CONCRETE
CONTAINMENT,” TO PWC JOINT VENTURE LLC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,888,519, APPROVE THE NECESSARY
BUDGET AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO
SIGN THE AGREEMENT – APPROVED
MR. ISACKSON: Commissioners, if we can move to 11H.
That's a recommendation to award an Invitation to Bid No. 21-7878,
a deep injection well pump station utilities and concrete containment
to PWC Joint Venture, LLC, in the amount of $1,888,519, approve
the necessary budget amendments, and authorize the Chair to sign the
required agreement.
Robin Bain, your Interim Senior Project Manager, will present.
MS. BAIN: Good morning. For the record, my name is Robin
Bain, and I'm a Senior Project Manager with the Public Utilities
Department. And I'm just trying to grab the correct PowerPoint.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: And you may want to move your mic
closer to you.
MS. BAIN: Thank you.
So the -- I'm here this morning to request your approval to
award a contract to PWC Joint Venture in the amount of
approximately $1.9 million and necessary budget amendments for
award.
This next phase of the deep injection well construction project is
necessary for operational capability. The Board approved the first
phase, which was to drill the actual well and its monitoring well back
in October of 2019. And the construction is in accordance -- is in
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accordance with the permit issued by FDEP.
The deep injection well site is located on the Resource Recovery
Business Park and is almost adjacent to the landfill. You can see the
landfill in the background there. And the drilling of the actual well
has been completed, so the drill rig is actually no longer there.
So similar to what is shown on the right-hand side here, PWC
will supply the ancillary equipment, including pumps, the concrete
containment, and associated pipes that's required in order to convey
liquids from the landfill to the well for disposal. So, again, this
construction will actually make the well operational.
Upon award of this contract and completion of this construction
phase, the deep injection well is anticipated to commence operation
in early 2022. The department is very much looking forward to
having this hardened resilient disposal facility in operation before
next year's hurricane season.
With that, Commissioners, the recommendation is to approve
the award for supply and installation of this infrastructure to PWC in
the amount of $1,888,519 and approve necessary budget amendments
to award.
And I'm open to any questions you might have.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: I have a question.
MS. BAIN: Yes, ma'am.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Is this the first deep injection well
that Collier County has?
MS. BAIN: No, it is not. Our water reclamation facilities
have a number of them already in use for many years, actually.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: And it's my understanding what I
read -- but I think I need it confirmed, especially for the public, what
is put into these deep injection wells are pretreated; is that correct?
MS. BAIN: Not -- not -- no, ma'am. Leachate is the liquid
that essentially oozes from the landfill. It's collected.
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CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay.
MS. BAIN: And then right now it's pumped to the South
County Regional Water Reclamation Facility, and so this project is
going to divert that flow to the new deep injection well where those
liquids will be disposed, again, in accordance with our FDEP permit.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: And there's no treatment at all after
you collect those? Okay.
MS. BAIN: No, it's not necessary. If it were, we would
absolutely be doing it, but FDEP does not require it.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay. Thank you.
Commissioner McDaniel.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Just to follow up on
Commissioner Taylor's question.
The potential of environmental issues with a breach or -- I mean,
these injection wells -- I'm quite familiar with them, just -- but for
edification purposes, just the potential of a breach or negative
impacts from the utilization of these to dispose of waste that isn't
treated, what's the -- what's that opportunity?
MS. BAIN: Well, in my professional opinion, it's as close to
zero as one can get.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Okay.
MS. BAIN: Because the piping -- everything is underground,
and --
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Encased and double
cased -- and cased and double cased --
(Simultaneous crosstalk.)
MS. BAIN: Exactly. And that's why the concrete
containments are there. They're the double -- double containment.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Okay. Thank you.
I'll move for approval.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Second.
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COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Second.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Motion on the floor and a second.
All those in favor, say aye.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Aye.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Those opposed, like sign.
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: It carries unanimously. Thank you.
MS. BAIN: Thank you.
Item #11I
AWARD AN AGREEMENT TO QUALITY ENTERPRISES USA,
INC., FOR REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NO. 20-
7760, “DESIGN BUILD OF PUMP STATION EMERGENCY
POWER RESILIENCY,” IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,655,000, AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT
(PROJECT NUMBER 50391) – APPROVED
MR. ISACKSON: Commissioners, if we can, in the interest of
trying to maximum our staff in the audience, if we can just quickly
take Item 11I, which is a recommendation to award an agreement to
Quality Enterprises for Request for Professional Services
No. 20-7760, design build of pump station emergency power
resiliency in the amount of $3,655,000, and authorize the Chair to
sign the attached agreement.
Mr. Chmelik, your Public Utilities Engineering and Project
Management Division Director, will present or answer questions.
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COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: I'll move for approval, unless
you want a presentation.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Second.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: And I think, just if you would -- and
there's a motion on the floor and a second. But if you would just
summarize what this does for us.
MR. CHMELIK: Certainly, Commissioners. Tom Chmelik,
for the record.
I'll just take you through a couple slides here. We are adding
emergency power generators at critical pump stations. There's 14 of
them. You can see the breakdown between the type of facilities that
these will back up, and then these are the actual locations.
And, really, in summary, this shows where we've gone and
where we are. So back at the time of Wilma, we only had 43
generators or emergency power devices. Irma, there was 96. Since
then we've increased that about 50 percent to 151. And we actually
have a FEMA grant that was approved to purchase 53 portable
generators, so that will be coming back to the Board in the future.
And then with this item, the 14, that brings us up to about 238
generators. And also we have included in that about eight to 10 per
year that we purchase through operational funds to continue to grow
this.
So that shows the picture of where we're at. That's against
about 900 pump stations in the field. And you might ask, well,
what's the ideal or optimum number? And, you know, really, in a
worst-case scenario that would be about 50 percent, and we could
achieve that by renting additional generators through contracts that
we have.
So that puts us in a much better position than we've been in the
past along with some additional provisions that have been provided
that are outlined in the executive summary.
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CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: And would you just -- again, just
review how this is being paid, please.
MR. CHMELIK: Yes, thank you. This is through the sales
surtax program.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: That's great. All right. There's a
motion on the floor and a second. Any other discussion?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: All those in favor, say aye.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Aye.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Those opposed, like sign.
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: It carries unanimously.
I think it's important for the public to know that their tax dollars, that
additional penny is being put to very, very good use.
MR. CHMELIK: Thank you for pointing that out.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: No, thank you.
MR. CHMELIK: Thank you, Commissioners.
Item #9A
RESOLUTION 2021-119: DESIGNATING 999.81 ACRES
WITHIN THE RURAL LANDS STEWARDSHIP AREA ZONING
OVERLAY DISTRICT AS A STEWARDSHIP RECEIVING
AREA, TO BE KNOWN AS THE LONGWATER VILLAGE
STEWARDSHIP RECEIVING AREA, WHICH WILL ALLOW
DEVELOPMENT OF A MAXIMUM OF 2,600 RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING UNITS, OF WHICH A MINIMUM OF 10% WILL BE
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MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS, 10% WILL BE SINGLE
FAMILY DETACHED AND 10% WILL BE SINGLE FAMILY
ATTACHED OR VILLA; AN AGGREGATE MINIMUM OF
65,000 SQUARE FEET AND AN AGGREGATE MAXIMUM OF
80,000 SQUARE FEET OF NEIGHBORHOOD-SCALE
COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE IN THE VILLAGE CENTER
CONTEXT ZONE AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
CONTEXT ZONE; A MINIMUM OF 26,000 SQUARE FEET OF
CIVIC, GOVERNMENTAL AND INSTITUTIONAL USES;
SENIOR HOUSING INCLUDING ADULT LIVING FACILITIES
AND CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES AND
LIMITED TO 300 UNITS IF LOCATED IN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD GENERAL CONTEXT ZONE; AND 18.01
ACRES OF AMENITY CENTER SITE; ALL SUBJECT TO A
MAXIMUM PM PEAK HOUR TRIP CAP; AND APPROVING
THE STEWARDSHIP RECEIVING AREA CREDIT
AGREEMENT FOR LONGWATER VILLAGE STEWARDSHIP
RECEIVING AREA AND ESTABLISHING THAT 6697.76
STEWARDSHIP CREDITS ARE BEING UTILIZED BY THE
DESIGNATION OF THE LONGWATER VILLAGE
STEWARDSHIP RECEIVING AREA. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
IS LOCATED EAST OF DESOTO BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF OIL
WELL ROAD AND WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF OIL
WELL GRADE ROAD AND OIL WELL ROAD, IN SECTIONS
22, 23, 26, 27, 34 AND 35, TOWNSHIP 48 SOUTH, RANGE 28
EAST, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA – ADOPTED
W/CHANGES
Item #9B
RESOLUTION 2021-120: DESIGNATING 999.74 ACRES
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WITHIN THE RURAL LANDS STEWARDSHIP AREA ZONING
OVERLAY DISTRICT AS A STEWARDSHIP RECEIVING
AREA, TO BE KNOWN AS THE BELLMAR VILLAGE
STEWARDSHIP RECEIVING AREA, WHICH WILL ALLOW
DEVELOPMENT OF A MAXIMUM OF 2,750 RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING UNITS, OF WHICH A MINIMUM OF 10% WILL BE
MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS, 10% WILL BE SINGLE
FAMILY DETACHED AND 10% WILL BE SINGLE FAMILY
ATTACHED OR VILLA; A MINIMUM OF 68,750 AND
MAXIMUM OF 85,000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT IN THE VILLAGE CENTER CONTEXT ZONE;
A MINIMUM OF 27,500 SQUARE FEET OF CIVIC,
GOVERNMENTAL AND INSTITUTIONAL USES IN THE
VILLAGE CENTER CONTEXT ZONE; SENIOR HOUSING
INCLUDING ADULT LIVING FACILITIES AND CONTINUING
CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES LIMITED TO 300 UNITS
AND NO COMMERCIAL USES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
GENERAL CONTEXT ZONE; AND 14.86 ACRES OF AMENITY
CENTER SITE; ALL SUBJECT TO A MAXIMUM PM PEAK
HOUR TRIP CAP; AND APPROVING THE STEWARDSHIP
RECEIVING AREA CREDIT AGREEMENT FOR BELLMAR
VILLAGE STEWARDSHIP RECEIVING AREA AND
ESTABLISHING THAT 6742 STEWARDSHIP CREDITS ARE
BEING UTILIZED BY THE DESIGNATION OF THE BELLMAR
VILLAGE STEWARDSHIP RECEIVING AREA. THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES SOUTH
OF OIL WELL ROAD, EAST OF DESOTO BOULEVARD
BETWEEN 4TH AVENUE NE AND 8TH AVENUE SE IN
SECTIONS 2, 3, 10 AND 11, TOWNSHIP 49 SOUTH, RANGE 28
EAST, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA – ADOPTED
W/CHANGES
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MR. ISACKSON: Commissioners, that brings us to our 10:00
time-certain item. Those are the petitions for Longwater and
Bellmar and the related companion items.
Just to note the public hearing that occurred at the last Board
meeting on the 25th was adjourned, and at that point I believe we left
off where the petitioner's representative would summarize, along with
any follow-up staff observations, and rebuttal.
Jeff, have I got that correct?
MR. KLATZKOW: Yes, sir.
MR. ISACKSON: So if the Board pleases, Mr. Yovanovich
could step to the podium and begin.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: I think, before -- Mr. Yovanovich,
forgive me. I think Commissioner LoCastro, who was not present at
the last meeting, would like to make a few remarks, and then we'll go
right into yours, sir.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Thank you, Madam Chair. I
mean, I think it's appropriate, since I wasn't here, I just wanted to say
to my colleagues here thanks for your understanding and for your
indulgence. It wasn't possible for me to be in two places at once.
I realize the importance of this decision, so I think, you know,
on the fly, as I was listening to a lot of the audio, that's not really the
time to chime in and say, oh, I agree with that or whatnot. I think,
you know, the importance of actually sitting in here -- and I want to
point out to, you know, my colleague, Commissioner Saunders, who I
think astutely had said, you know, we should -- we've got everybody
here. We should move forward. We shouldn't slow anything down.
I want you all to know that I have met with everybody
personally, either personally in my office -- it's been pretty full the
last few days -- or I've had a lot of correspondence with the
Conservancy, League of Women Voters, Audubon, Florida Wildlife,
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Mr. Yovanovich, Mr. Utter, Bob Mulhere. I got a chance to hear his
comments and, basically, watch the movie. So I saw the entire
meeting from start to finish.
So I just want to assure everybody I am -- I'm fully caught up.
I've talked with parties from all sides, heard citizen comments from
start to finish and, you know, I'm ready to pick up where we left off,
where you-all left off, and I thank you for your patience. And, you
know, this is an important decision, and, you know, I'm full -- I'm
here fully briefed, and I'm ready to go.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Thank you very much.
MR. ISACKSON: Madam Chair, if I can --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Ex parte.
MR. ISACKSON: -- just a reminder on ex parte disclosure.
Commissioner LoCastro, I think, provided with his. Maybe we can
continue on with that, please.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner Solis.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: You know, I made the disclosure
last time. I've had meetings with the applicants on several occasions
dating back to I don't know when a couple years ago. I've had
e-mails with -- from the League of Women Voters, the Conservancy,
Audubon, and Florida Wildlife and many others, calls and e-mails
from residents, and just recently I spoke with Sandy Parker and Chris
Vernon.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Thank you. I'll just go down the
line, so it will be me. I've had numerous e-mails over the last two
weeks. I've had conversations with staff, and that is a continuation
of my ex parte from our previous hearing. Thank you.
Commissioner Saunders.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Since the last hearing, I've
had meetings with the applicants, with the Conservancy, and several
other environmental organizations and have received e-mails and
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correspondence.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner McDaniel.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Yes. Same as before;
meetings, correspondence, e-mails, and calls.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Thank you. So I would assume,
County Attorney, we need to swear in; is that correct?
MR. KLATZKOW: Your public hearing is closed, so there's
going to be no testimony unless the Board wants to reopen.
MR. YOVANOVICH: Actually, Mr. Mulhere will be testifying
in rebuttal, so do you want him sworn in?
MR. KLATZKOW: He took the oath last time.
MR. YOVANOVICH: I just wanted -- I agree. I just want to
make sure.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Is your --
MR. KLATZKOW: I'm fine, yeah.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay. Okay.
MR. YOVANOVICH: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: The floor is yours, sir.
MR. YOVANOVICH: Thank you, and good morning. For the
record, Rich Yovanovich on behalf of the petitioner.
It's already not moving, Bob.
Are we up, Troy? Thank you.
The County Manager already told you the petitions we're here
for. By way of introduction, I'm going to have Bob Mulhere come
up and address a couple of the Growth Management Plan provisions
that were, I think, improperly addressed by some of the public
speakers. After Mr. Mulhere presents, I'll have some brief
comments, and then we'll, of course, ask questions whenever you
deem appropriate. But we have probably about a 20-minute
presentation, keeping with the guidelines we were previously given.
And with that, I'll turn it over to Mr. Mulhere to go through with
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his comments, and then we'll continue to move forward.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: And when your presentation is over,
then we are going to give our court reporter a well-deserved break for
15 minutes and then come back.
MR. YOVANOVICH: Sounds good.
MR. MULHERE: Thank you. Good morning,
Commissioners. For the record, Bob Mulhere.
The slide before you summarizes Growth Management Plan
Policy 4.7.2, which states that the villages are primarily residential
communities with a diversity of housing types and a mix of uses
appropriate to the scale and character of the particular village.
Villages are to be no less than 100 acres and no more than 1,000
acres.
Villages shall include or are comprised of residential
neighborhoods and shall include a mixed-use village center to serve
as the focal point for the community's support services and facilities.
They're to be designed to encourage pedestrian/bicycle
circulation -- and the keyword here is "by," because it tells you
exactly how that's to be accomplished -- by including an
interconnected sidewalk and pathway system serving all residential
neighborhoods.
Villages are required to have parks or public green spaces within
the neighborhoods, and villages are required to include
neighborhood-scale retail and office uses at a ratio provided in
Policy 4.15, which is 25 square feet per dwelling unit.
Villages are appropriate for the location for a full range of
schools, and the design criteria for villages shall be included in the
LDC stewardship district. So both in your Comprehensive Plan and
in the LDC there is a set of characteristics and standards that are
applied to all SRAs and, in this case, to villages.
And this summarizes those requirements, many of which I just
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went over. Not to repeat those, if you'll look at this table, you will
see the list of requirements on the left, and then to the right is
Longwater Village, and immediately right of that is Bellmar. Each
and every one of these characteristics and requirements are met:
Size, density; diversity of housing; the required retail and office,
neighborhood commercial; the required civic and governmental,
institutional; the mixed-use village center; access to central sewer and
water through Collier County; public parks and green space; lakes;
minimum open space is exceeded significantly in both Longwater
and Bellmar; and the interconnected system of collector and local
roads; and an interconnected sidewalk and pathway system. Each
and every one of those is met. No deviations are requested.
Growth Management Policy 4.6, there was a fair amount of
testimony or comments that discussed both -- well, innovative
planning. This policy reads SRA characteristics -- and I just went
over many of those characteristics -- shall be based on innovative
planning and development strategies referenced in Florida Statute.
These planning strategies and techniques include urban villages
highlighted in red; clustering and open-space provisions, which are
required, which I discussed; and mixed-use development, which I
also discussed. And if you look at that last sentence, it says, such
development strategies are recognized as methods to discourage -- for
discouraging urban sprawl.
The characteristics that apply to SRAs, and in this case to
villages, and the program itself address the issue of urban sprawl.
That's why it was approved when the county submitted those GMP
and LDC amendments to address the final order requirements.
Let's talk a little bit about innovative planning. As I said, both
Longwater and Bellmar -- and I'll cover these together in the interest
of time. I have two slides. But most of these apply to both projects.
So both Longwater and Bellmar are compact developments.
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Each are just under 1,000 acres. Longwater has 2,600 units;
Bellmar, 2,750. If you were to apply for the same density under the
baseline standards, Longwater would require 13,000 acres of land,
and Bellmar would require 13,750, almost 27,000 acres, as opposed
to 2,000-acre, which goes to the compact nature of villages.
We're providing goods and services in Eastern Collier County as
a requirement of the SRA, which has the effect of reducing vehicle
miles traveled and providing for trip capture.
The spine road is unloaded, which means it has no residential
units directly accessing it, it has bike lanes on both sides, and it has a
10-foot-wide multiuse pathway on one side which functions as a
linear park and provides access to all of the various amenity centers,
parks, and to the village center in both projects, in both Longwater
and Bellmar.
In both the highest intensity will be in the village context zone,
and it will be reduced -- there will be reduced density along the edge
of the villages as required.
Both Longwater and Bellmar require a minimum of 40
multifamily dwelling units in the village center and all multifamily to
be developed within a half mile, in the case of Longwater, either from
the village center or from the smaller three-acre commercial piece up
off of Oil Well Road and, in the case of Bellmar, from the village
center.
Both villages use a perimeter water buffer as an innovative
means of discouraging wildlife from entering residential areas. Both
provide for neighborhood parks and over 51 percent of open space
and miles of pedestrian-friendly sidewalks.
We're providing in both education for residents regarding living
with wildlife and the potential use of prescribed burns for
conservation and management. There is a significant reduction in
water use when compared to the agricultural uses. As I indicated,
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both will have availability of central water and sewer, and both are
mixed use, including commercial, civic, and a diversity of housing.
Now, at the hearing we heard a fair amount of testimony from
our neighbors in Broward County, in Miami-Dade County, and in
other counties. Perhaps many of those speakers are not aware of the
conditions in Collier County. Perhaps they don't know the details
and did not participate in the years-long process to develop this
program, this award-winning program. Perhaps they are not aware
that this program has been in effect for 20 years. It's resulted in over
50,000 acres being protected to date at no cost to the taxpayers.
The exhibit on your screen now is entitled the "green map."
Perhaps these speakers were unaware of the amount of conservation
acres in Collier County. This map was prepared by Collier County
in April 2017 -- that's four years ago -- at the request of then Planning
Commission Chairman Mark Strain.
And let's just take a look at the numbers briefly. Collier County
is the second largest county in the state. It's the largest land mass
county. Palm Beach is larger, which includes quite a bit of Lake
Okeechobee.
Collier County is one thousand [sic], four hundred seventy-five
thousand, two hundred acres. When this was prepared,
77.44 percent of the county's land area was in conservation and
preservation. There were a little over 13 percent of lands that were
entitled, and about 9.2 percent of lands that were undeveloped or
unentitled. That number has increased since that time. That was
four years ago. There are additional SSAs and additional
other -- Conservation Collier and other private entities that have
placed land into conservation.
And I do want to point out that that number -- I double-checked.
In 2019, the Office of Economic and Development Research, a
department in the state of Florida, conducted an annual assessment of
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Florida's water sources and conservation lands, and Collier County
had the greatest amount of acres in conservation of any county in the
state of Florida. Again, it is a larger county. On a percentage basis,
Monroe County, which is smaller, has more in conservation. But
Collier County at that time, based on the state agency, indicated
75 percent, 74.84 percent to be exact, was in public conservation. At
this point we're approaching 80 percent of Collier County in
conservation.
So I worked on the RLSA in my capacity as director of planning
in Collier County through April of 2001 and, after I left in April of
2001, I was engaged by Collier County to continue in that capacity
through the adoption process and the LDC adoption process. And as
a professional planner who has direct experience in this program, I'll
put on the record that in my opinion both Longwater and Bellmar are
fully consistent with those provisions.
And I'm available to answer any questions that you have.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Any questions from my colleagues?
I do have a question, Mr. Mulhere.
MR. MULHERE: Yes.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: You mentioned that the 10-foot
pathway is serving as a linear park?
MR. MULHERE: Yes.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: That's creative.
MR. MULHERE: Well, it's not that creative. It's an addition
to the parks that we provide. There are many examples in Collier
County of boulevards and tree-lined pathways. The Vineyards has
their main road which many joggers and bikers use, as well as Lely
Resort. So it will function in that capacity.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: But in the urban part of Collier
County, we call those sidewalks.
MR. MULHERE: Well, this is -- yeah, it's a sidewalk, but it's a
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wide sidewalk.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Multi --
MR. MULHERE: Yes. It's a multiuse pathway, yes.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay, good.
And then I am very concerned that the education of the
yet-to-arrive residents for the area will not be strong enough to have
the issue of burns, the prescribed burns.
MR. MULHERE: And I'm going to defer to Rich, because he
was engaged in that.
MR. YOVANOVICH: As I mentioned, there is a totally
separate piece of paper for people to review and approve and sign.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Before they buy?
MR. YOVANOVICH: Before they buy.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: So the purchase of their residence is
dependent upon them signing this paper?
MR. YOVANOVICH: Absolutely. I don't know how to make
it more in someone's face --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Can't you put it -- run it with the
land? Isn't there some way to -- I don't know this, okay, but I know
that when you want to stop people from tearing down historic houses,
you run the covenants with the land.
MR. YOVANOVICH: If you want to make sure someone
doesn't see something, go ahead and record it as a deed restriction in
their property --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Correct.
MR. YOVANOVICH: -- and have it show up in their title
commitment. I guarantee you they will not read it that way. But if
they actually have a document that they sit at the closing table that
says, here is the prescribed burn piece of paper that says we are going
to do prescribed burns, I think that puts that more into their brain at
the time than to --
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CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Can it be both?
MR. YOVANOVICH: If you would like us to look at how we
can make sure there is further disclosure, I'm happy to look at that.
But I think actually signing a document -- a one-page document, not
a multipage document where we're burying it -- is a good way of
making sure there's notice.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Thank you. Commissioner
Saunders?
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Thank you. I've got a
couple questions for Mr. Mulhere, and I probably will have a couple
for Mr. Yovanovich later on.
What is the, kind of, estimated buildout of these villages? What
time frame are we looking at in terms of completing these projects
and having them fully occupied?
MR. MULHERE: At this point, given the current market
conditions, that's 10 to 12 years.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Ten to 12, okay. And can
you put a slide up that shows where these are in relationship to the
Big Cypress Parkway.
MR. MULHERE: Yes.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Just -- and then while
you're --
MR. YOVANOVICH: Does that help you?
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Can you point out where the parkway
would be?
MR. MULHERE: Yes. Big Cypress Parkway runs just -- runs
just along the perimeter here.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Can you move it over to
your -- your arrow over to the aerial there, to the left.
MR. MULHERE: Oh, I thought you were looking at that. I'm
sorry. Right here. I'm sorry.
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COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Yeah. All right.
MR. MULHERE: Right there.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Talk to me a little bit about
affordable housing and how many units we're going to be talking
about, how many acres, and the definitions that are being utilized so I
have an idea of what affordable housing really will come from this.
MR. MULHERE: I need to defer to Mr. Yovanovich.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: And I mention this because
workforce housing -- and I think that's really the -- kind of the term
we're using as opposed to Section 8 type housing. But just the
workforce type housing similar to what we're doing in Golden Gate
City --
MR. YOVANOVICH: Yes.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: -- as an example. What are
the definitions -- what are the number of units? What's the acreage?
MR. YOVANOVICH: Bear with me while I find the SRA
actual provision dealing with that. We have two options under
the -- under the SRA document for each village, which is to provide
10 percent of the units are sold at prices near the moderate and gap
affordability ranges --
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Now, when you say
"moderate and gap," what --
MR. YOVANOVICH: And gap, or we could provide a parcel
of land equal to 2 and a half percent of the land in the village. So
let's just call it 25 acres near by to satisfy that requirement. Now,
that's in the villages. When you move to the town, which is
subsequent, it gets up to approximately 80 acres -- 88 acres at 10
units per acre, which would be 880 units under that scenario.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Okay. Because I get
confused very easily.
MR. YOVANOVICH: I just want to --
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COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: So let's talk about what
you're actually going to be doing and what the numbers are.
MR. YOVANOVICH: Okay. So Longwater would be either
260 units or provide 25 acres, and Bellmar would be 275 or roughly
25 acres.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Okay. Now, is there any
ability to increase those numbers? And, again, we're building 400
units in Golden Gate City on a fairly small tract of land. Is there any
way to increase those numbers of workforce type housing?
MR. YOVANOVICH: Could we --
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: No need to answer that
question off-the-cuff, but at some point during this --
MR. YOVANOVICH: I'm assuming we'll get a break, and
then --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Yeah.
MR. YOVANOVICH: But just recognize when the town
comes, hopefully, that number increases to 880 units.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: My concern is if the town --
MR. YOVANOVICH: Doesn't happen. I understand.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: So I want some -- I'd like to
see more workforce type housing. That's --
MR. YOVANOVICH: Yeah. If you can let us address that on
the break.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: That's why I raised it early
on, to give you time to think about that.
MR. YOVANOVICH: I appreciate it.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: And then while you're
thinking about that, in terms of -- there's three or four things that are
contained in the town agreement, and I want to make sure that these
are really buttoned down, that they're not contingent on a town being
developed, but that they're binding agreements. I believe that is the
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case, but I just want some statement on the record.
There are commitments for the burn rate of credits going from
eight credits per acre to 10 credits per acre.
MR. YOVANOVICH: Correct, correct.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: There's the wildlife
crossings, which I believe was about $3 million, but there was a
wildlife crossing.
MR. YOVANOVICH: There are three of them and, yes,
they're part of --
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: You have the bear-proof
cans and the education and the Dark Sky lighting. I want to make
sure that those are binding agreements regardless of what happens
with the town. So my question is, is that the way this town
agreement is structured, or do we need to put those commitments in
the approval if this is approved this morning?
MR. YOVANOVICH: We would need to put those in the
agreement that should the town be denied, those commitments would
carryforward. Now, I could tell you that the Dark Skies and the
bear-proof commitments are already in the SRAs.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Okay.
MR. YOVANOVICH: Both of the villages.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Then I just want to make
sure other --
MR. YOVANOVICH: And we need to -- that's another item
we need to -- we can discuss on the break.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: In terms of -- I think that's
all the questions I have for the moment. I do have some questions
for staff, and --
MR. YOVANOVICH: Okay. Madam Chairman, do you want
to -- are there more questions or before I go to my --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Mr. McDaniel -- Commissioner
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McDaniel has questions, and then we will break after his questions.
MR. YOVANOVICH: Then I'll do my -- I'll finish up.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Sure.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: With your permission, of
course, I've got some things I want to hear about, but I'd be happy to
wait until after we take the break. And it has to do with
environmental enhancements and things, and that's going to take a
minute more -- it's going to take a little more than --
MR. YOVANOVICH: Three minutes.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: -- three minutes, yes.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: All right. Let's break right now, and
we'll reconvene at 10:45.
(A brief recess was had from 10:28 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.)
MR. ISACKSON: Madam Chair, Commissioners, you have a
live mic.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Thank you very much. I think we
are with Commissioner McDaniel thank you for that. Thank you for
that.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Oh, yes. Thank you for
reminding me.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: No. Mr. Yovanovich reminded me,
so...
MR. YOVANOVICH: I may regret this.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Yes, you may. No, you
won't. No, you won't. No, you won't.
And maybe it's Mr. Mulhere that I'm looking for. I'd like just a
rendition of the environmental enhancements that have transpired.
And I don't know -- Commissioner Saunders adeptly asked about the
enhancements environmentally that have come to fruition with the
creation of these three villages, and then the conversion agreement.
And just a brief description of the enhancements that have come
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since the submittal and whether or not those enhancements are
predicated on the town conversion or not.
MR. YOVANOVICH: The enhancements that have occurred
through this process are, one, the notice of the prescribed burns,
which we've already discussed --
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Sure.
MR. YOVANOVICH: -- bear-proof trash cans, Dark Skies, the
three panther crossings.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Yeah. Would you show a
picture of those. That's what I was kind of looking for. I wanted to
see -- I know there were some corridor enhancements, another
wildlife crossing on Oil Well Road and -- that were not -- if I recall,
were not originally proposed with the submission of the three rural
villages. And are those enhancements included in the rural villages
or predicated on the town conversion?
MR. YOVANOVICH: If we could switch over to the
visualizer. I'm not on this. I was going to point to it and realized
that I'm not on it. Does this let me -- Troy, can I still --
MR. MILLER: Yes.
MR. YOVANOVICH: Oh, I can. Wow. The three panther
crossings are as follows: You have the first one, which would be
under Oil Well Road; the second one would be -- as you remember,
there was a requirement in Rivergrass that Longwater and Rivergrass
interconnect, so there will be another panther crossing here under that
road; and then, finally, Longwater itself will have a road that goes
through some environmentally sensitive lands, and there will
be -- there will be a crossing there. So those are the three panther
crossings that came about as the discussions -- the evolution of both
villages and the town plan --
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Okay.
MR. YOVANOVICH: -- as well as increasing the credits from
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eight to 10.
And then -- I haven't mentioned yet, but I was going to mention
we have the Marinelli Fund that also will result in millions of dollars
being provided for the panther as part of prior -- prior negotiations
amongst all the environmental groups, namely the Florida Wildlife
and Collier Audubon.
So I believe that's all of the environmental related enhancements
that have come about as part of the villages -- the two villages and the
town.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Thank you. You weren't
sorry about that, now, were you?
MR. YOVANOVICH: Well, I was just -- no, no.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Okay.
MR. YOVANOVICH: No. Troy, could we go back.
MR. MILLER: Yes.
MR. YOVANOVICH: Before we go back to my presentation, I
do have some answers for Commissioner Saunders on the questions.
And this is -- this is -- I guess these would go into the town
agreement as if the town does not get approved, you still would -- the
following things would still occur, is that what you're asking?
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Yes, sir.
MR. YOVANOVICH: Okay. We would agree that the three
panther crossings that we just discussed would be -- still be provided
if the town is not ultimately approved. The prescribed burn notice is
already in there. If the town does not get approved, we would
increase -- we would still increase the credits from the eight to 10.
That would -- and then, finally, the -- I guess it would be in the SRA
documents that we're talking about today regarding affordable
housing. I'm assuming you want those in those documents today?
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Yes.
MR. YOVANOVICH: And we would propose increasing the
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commitment from 10 percent to 15 percent. So in Bellmar it would
go from 275 to 413, and in Longwater it would from go from 250 to
390. And if we did the offsite alternative, those acreages would
increase from what was 25. In Bellmar that would go to 41 acres,
keeping true to the 10 units per acre that's being proposed, and for
Longwater it would go from 25 to 39 acres.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: To thirty --
MR. YOVANOVICH: Nine, 39 acres. But I think those were
the three items.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: And those commitments
would be honored regardless of whether a town is approved or built;
we could count on having 803 workforce-type housing?
MR. YOVANOVICH: Yes. And it currently reads workforce
through gap.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Yeah. All right. Now, on
the acreage, I assume we would be limited to those same numbers?
On the 41 acres, it would be 413. On the 39 acres, it will be 390; 10
units per acre?
MR. YOVANOVICH: Correct.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: All right. Thank you. I
appreciate that.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner McDaniel.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Just a quick question. On
those commitments, are those going to -- and maybe this is more
towards staff. Are those going to have an impact on the five-year
review process and the recommendations of the aggregate RLSA?
MR. YOVANOVICH: We -- I don't know if that was at me or
staff, because you said it might be a staff question.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Yeah, that's what I said.
MR. YOVANOVICH: Yeah. We are -- when we get to the
town agreement, we've already -- we've already assumed that the
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revisions are going to be made.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Right. I know the majority
of those town conversion --
MR. YOVANOVICH: Yes.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: -- requisites do include the
recommendations of the Five-Year Review Committee, but you're
enhancing your -- per Commissioner Saunders' request, your
affordable housing requisite, and does that -- does that coincide with
the recommendations of the --
MR. YOVANOVICH: If the town comes through, then the
total acreage, I think, is 89 acres and would be 890 units.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Okay. So...
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: So you're just meeting -- you're
meeting the town whether -- meeting the town requirements whether
or not it ever becomes a town?
MR. YOVANOVICH: Well, yeah. And I think that was
the -- you were -- the question, as I understood it, was you're looking
for some additional commitments should the town not occur, and by
that we're committing to increased affordable housing. We're
agreeing to the panther crossings as part of this review, yeah. So
they're additional commitments. Should the town not be approved,
you're still going to get those -- going to get those commitments.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Would you put the map back up
where --
MR. YOVANOVICH: Which one.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: It was divided in half, and there was
a lot of pink, and the pink -- and it showed the Big Cypress Parkway.
Okay.
MR. YOVANOVICH: Is that right one?
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Yeah. That's the right one. So why
do you think you don't need -- don't need to pay for Big Cypress
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Parkway?
MR. YOVANOVICH: Because we don't need to build Big
Cypress Parkway for any of these villages. Longwater Village, right
here, the access comes off of 18th, and then Bellmar, it comes off of
6th and Golden Gate Boulevard down here. There's two access
points for Bellmar. It would be easier if I had the master plan up,
but that's where they are.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: So everybody that lives in the
villages are never going to need to use Big Cypress Parkway, correct?
They're all going to go east instead of west?
MR. YOVANOVICH: Well, for Bellmar. Longwater, don't
forget, there's also a connection up to Oil Well, up here.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: And Oil Well is designated a
freight-traveling road where we do not want stoplights on it.
MR. YOVANOVICH: Well, actually, you've already -- the
stoplight that's going to be constructed was part of the Rivergrass
project.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: That is correct.
MR. YOVANOVICH: And there is plenty of capacity on Oil
Well Road for our proposed project. And Ms. Scott went through
her analysis of the roadway impacts during her presentation. I don't
know if she'll be addressing that in her subsequent comments, but I
could always bring up Norm Trebilcock. But from a capacity
standpoint, we are -- we're meeting the requirements of your code.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: And you're meeting the requirements
of the code because you subdivided a town into three villages, and
today we're hearing those two villages left over from the three
villages that you submitted. And when it was a town, I was
individually lobbied by Collier Enterprises to keep Big Cypress
Parkway in the Long-Range Transportation Plan. Personally, I was.
So, clearly, the subdivision of the town into three villages was a
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solution to having to pay for the boulevard, the Cypress Parkway.
MR. YOVANOVICH: You're talking -- and I'm -- I don't have
the Town of Rural Lands West documents with me but, if you will, at
that point Randall Boulevard was extended east through the town.
There have been changes made. The county decided it preferred the
alignment where Randall would come to Big Cypress Parkway and
go north and not continue through what would have been the Town of
Rural Lands West.
Also what Big Cypress Parkway did for the county is it avoided
the need to improve -- I'm going to say the name wrong -- DeSoto.
Thank you. I was going to say Douglas, and I knew that was
wrong -- DeSoto, which has a tremendous amount of homes that
would be backing into or accessing a rather major roadway.
So what Big Cypress Parkway did for the county is it avoided
the cost associated with improving Douglas -- Douglas. I knew I
was going to say it -- DeSoto, DeSoto.
So there were multiple considerations when the town of Rural
Lands West was coming through, and for a myriad of reasons that
plan didn't occur, and we're here with the second and third villages
and a plan to hopefully have a different town out there than Rural
Lands West.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Well -- and I don't think anybody in
the county would ever deny that we don't have an interest in building
this parkway. I would say that that was a huge interest and still is.
It's just the subterfuge of the petitioner to divide a town into three
villages kind of brought the position to where the petitioner's washing
his hands like Pontius Pilate saying I don't need it. So I just wanted
to put that on the record.
But I also would like to know -- and maybe this is a staff
question. With the HSAs represented by the SSA, what
is -- what -- do they have equal credits per acre, the flow-ways? Is it
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the same amount per acre? And I don't know if we have --
MR. YOVANOVICH: Are we talking about the SSAs now, or
are we talking about the SRA?
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Not the -- well, we're talking -- I just
would like to know, because I remember at our last meeting there
was -- when I look at this map on the right -- and I remember there
was a comment that there is a natural flow-way there that is being
interrupted by the development of this village, but also I would say it
has been interrupted maybe by Rivergrass also and that there would
be a different way to design this village to allow this flow-way to
operate, perhaps, in a little bit better fashion.
And so I guess my question would be, I believe, according to the
Group 5 policies, no one can develop -- a landowner cannot
build -- cannot build on a flow-way, correct?
MS. COOK: For the record, Jaime Cook, Principal
Environmental Specialist with Development Review.
Commissioner, you are correct that under the baseline standards
for Flow-way Stewardship Areas residential Conditional Use Layers
1 through 4 are given up in a Flow-way Stewardship Area. Only
residential is given up in a Habitat Stewardship Area and a Water
Retention Area.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay. But they would still earn the
same number of credits per acre. In this case it would be 10 or
eight?
MS. COOK: So in a -- when they are entitling an SSA, if the
stewardship designation is a Flowway Stewardship Area, they receive
0.7 credits per acre.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay.
MS. COOK: For a Habitat Stewardship Area, they would
receive 0.6 credits per acre.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay. As versus eight?
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MS. COOK: Correct.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Yeah. Eight is the
consumption.
MS. COOK: Correct.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Credit generation by the
designation of a flowway or a water flowway or a habitat area is
based on the NRI valuations. The consumption is the utilization to
entitle an acre of land. Currently, per the RLSA, it requires eight
credits. They're agreeing to do 10.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Correct. But -- well --
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Okay. You've said it in --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: I misspoke.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Yes, you did.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: So it was the layers.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: I just want to clarify it.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: And I wanted -- for those of
us who haven't been in this all of our life, it's somewhat confusing.
And when you misspeak, it leads people to a different path --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: I did misspeak. I think you
understood me, but I misspoke.
MS. COOK: I did.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: I did, too.
MS. COOK: Did that answer your question?
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: It did. Thank you.
MS. COOK: You're welcome.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner Saunders.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Yes. I was going to wait on
this, but you raise the issue of the Big Cypress Parkway. So this is
really kind of a question, I think, for the County Attorney. If the
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county builds a road, then we obviously have an obligation to
maintain the road, and when capacity is exceeded on that road, we
have time periods, but we have to expand capacity, we just can't let a
road become overutilized and not make improvements; however, do
we have any obligation to build a new road? So, for example, Big
Cypress Parkway, it's in our 40-year long-range plan, I think, or
20-year long-range plan. But in terms of legal obligations, do we
have any obligation to build a road anywhere?
MR. KLATZKOW: No.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: All right. So if these -- I've
been on the fence on these projects, and I've had several
conversations with a lot of folks. And to be perfectly honest, I'm
kind of leaning towards approval right now, and part of that question
is, if you go -- these developments are adjacent to Golden Gate
Estates. And so there's going to be a lot of pressure to do these small
ranchettes, five-acre units, along that corridor, but we don't have an
obligation to build a road there to facilitate that. But going further
east where there are no roads, the county has no obligation to assist in
a property owner's construction of a road, or do we?
MR. KLATZKOW: Not anymore.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: All right. So approval of
these will not necessarily result in approvals of other projects further
east.
MR. KLATZKOW: Correct, but you can't deny a development
because of transportation issues and then decide not to build roads.
You can approve them and not build them.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Say that again.
MR. KLATZKOW: You cannot deny the development on the
question that there are no roads out there without any plan on putting
roads.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Okay. So we could approve
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a project without the roads, never build the roads, and that
would be on the property owners and developers to build those
roads?
MR. KLATZKOW: Yes. Now, it used to be different, but
they changed the state statute. The only thing you have to put in,
really, now are water and sewer. But for concurrency standpoints,
no longer required.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: We would be required to put
in -- since it's in the water and sewer district, we would be required to
put in water and sewer?
MR. KLATZKOW: Yes. You can't say no to development
because there's insufficient water and sewer, because that's now
required. That's the only thing that's left that's required.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: All right. So one of the
concerns I've had is just the total number of units that can ultimately
be built in this program, but I'm not so sure that, at least in the
foreseeable future, that that would be a concern if the county is not
engaged in building roads to access those properties.
MR. KLATZKOW: A developer cannot force you to build
roads by deciding to develop property.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: All right. Thank you. That
was my question in reference to the roadways.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner Solis.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: I've got a couple questions for
staff, and the first one relates to -- Mr. Mulhere had an exhibit that
was doing this -- showing the conversion between the number of
units -- or the number of acres required to do what's being proposed.
You know what I'm talking about?
MR. YOVANOVICH: Is this the one, where he was talking
about innovative planning where it was -- it was probably this one.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: That one.
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MR. YOVANOVICH: I'm sorry.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Yeah. So I've got some questions
about this for staff. I don't know who would want to answer. And
just to -- just to put on the record, I mean, the 2,600 units on the
roughly 1,000 acres, I mean, that's -- I just want to go through these
and make sure that I'm clear that staff either agrees or disagrees with
what's been presented, generally. Okay.
MS. SCOTT: Well, we have a -- for the record, Trinity Scott,
Deputy Department Head. We have a plethora of staff here that will
be available to answer all of the questions. And I'm going to bring
up Planning and Zoning to address that specific question.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Okay. And, really, it is -- and this
also is -- ultimately, I'm going to get to what the intent of the RLSA
is. So at the base -- the base zoning that's available out there is one
per five, right?
MS. SCOTT: Correct.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Okay. So I'm assuming what
Mr. Mulhere is showing here is that based upon the number of units
they're requesting at the baseline zoning, it's -- it would require
13,000 acres to build the number of units that are being requested,
right?
MS. SCOTT: That's correct.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Okay. And do we agree with that,
roughly?
MS. SCOTT: Yes, sir.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: All right. So the difference is that
these 2,600 units are going to be built on 1,000 acres, roughly. And
my math is, that's a 92.3 percent reduction in the number of acres that
would be used for building these units.
MS. SCOTT: I will trust your math in that, sir.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Okay. Okay. But that sounds
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about right to you?
MS. SCOTT: Correct.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: You know, especially in the last
two weeks, you know, I've been getting a lot of e-mails and a lot of
calls related to -- that the idea that the RLSA and villages, the
villages that are being proposed, are actually creating sprawl. And
my point is that this reduction in the units is the whole purpose -- I
mean, the reduction in the acreage is the whole purpose of the RLSA,
right, to reduce the number of units, to avoid the sprawl of, let's just
call it what it is, the Golden Gate Estates.
MS. SCOTT: And to also -- as part of the entitlements with the
SSAs, you are setting aside that most environmentally sensitive land
and looking at that from a -- from a corridor perspective instead of at
a piecemeal perspective.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Right. And so this actually
reduces the sprawl and places lands under conservation at no
taxpayer expense?
MS. SCOTT: That is what I've heard our Comprehensive
Planning staff come up here and tell you over and over.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Repeat over and over.
MS. SCOTT: So you are absorbing the information.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: So I just want to make sure I have
it right. And I want to put this on the record because, I mean, I have
received e-mails from folks making the argument that this is actually
urban sprawl and that what would be better is one unit per five acres.
And correct me if I'm wrong, but the whole intent of the RLSA was
to avoid and incentivize -- avoiding and conserving the land and
avoiding the one-unit-per-five-acre sprawl.
MS. SCOTT: We're going to bring Mr. Bosi back now, who's
been here and, you know, let's --
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: I'm glad he's back.
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MS. SCOTT: -- let him address this.
MR. BOSI: Good morning, Commission. Mike Bosi with
Zoning Services. It's a pleasure to be in front of you this morning
and talking about such a subject that has longevity.
But you're right, the program was created in response to the
efficiency of one unit per five acres applied over an area of close to
200,000 acres and just the economic consequences that would be
associated with it, the environmental consequences that would be
associated with it in part and, frankly, the social consequences that
would have been associated with it.
So this program took the concept, identified the most critically
sensitive areas. Out the gate from the beginning has also rewarded
environmental protection first. Now development is coming in
association with that environmental protection, but it's being
allocated in a much more efficient way. It's not only residential
units that are being concentrated on a much smaller, but it's
residential units with commercial, with schools, with infrastructure,
with all the public service facilities that you are required to
accommodate the needs a residential town.
So the basis of this program is the response to the inefficiencies
of one to five. And it's designed to protect the most environmentally
sensitive properties and create efficiencies and identify the household
needs that each dwelling unit exerts and be able to provide those in
shorter -- in a shorter -- or a shorter spatial configuration in closer so
you can reduce trips, and the sustainability is inherent to the design of
how these towns are developed.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Okay. Okay. Thank you. And
there's been a lot of debate about the cost of building Big Cypress
Parkway, roads, and other things. And since you're the -- Trinity,
your presentation at the last hearing, I mean, nothing has changed in
terms of the analysis that you provided --
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MS. SCOTT: No, sir.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: -- on the costs and what the
developer, the applicant, is contributing either by impact fees or
anything else?
MS. SCOTT: Correct. My analysis has not -- our analysis has
not changed.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Okay. And can we pull up that
video. And this is -- this is now a video. And I don't know
if -- Jamie's here. Maybe he'll want to explain what this is. But I
think the last time we -- I don't know if it was -- it wasn't the last
time, but I think last year when we talked about the purpose of the
RLSA, I had asked Nick Casalanguida to pull up, you know, the
numbers of building permits that have been issued, and so I've asked
staff to do this again. And maybe, Jamie, if you can explain what
this is.
MR. FRENCH: Sure. Thank you, Commissioner. For the
record, Jamie French with Development Services, your Deputy
Department Head.
So back story on this -- and a spoiler alert. I'm sorry,
Commissioner McDaniel. This was something I was working on for
your presentation and had shared with the County Manager.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: You're jumping ahead of me
this, but you're all good. Go.
MR. FRENCH: So what happened back in -- and as we
transitioned over to more data centric
transition -- transactionary-based type software, everything we do in
the county has an address point. So what a lot of our residents and a
lot of our customers don't see is the mechanics that go behind the
issuing of a building permit, but it gives us the ability to do a
look-back but also plan ahead based off of consumer preferences as
well as activity, really, in the field.
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So what this represents, this is just in a video format of actual
transactions where certificates of occupancy were issued so we can
see concentrations of growth throughout the county so we know how
to start steering services. And when we look at our Growth
Management Plan, we look at our future use planning. From a
strategic standpoint, we can see where those services are demanded.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: So these are -- these aren't building
permits. These are certificates of occupancy for people to move in?
MR. FRENCH: They're moved in. So what this indicates to
us is that a building permit was issued, a CO was issued. There is
immediate service demand.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: And can you -- just generally, so
everybody's clear, where are the three villages or the two villages that
we're talking about?
MR. FRENCH: So this is going to be your DeSoto Boulevard
area out in here where the cursor is. I'm going to go by Troy's
training. So that's -- your villages are going to be kind of in this area
out in here is where that will represent.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Okay. Right. So to the right are
the villages, to the left is the Estates, okay.
MR. FRENCH: This is platted Urban Estates. This would be
at a 1.13-acre, which is still a legally nonconforming lot, out in that
area that is able to be developed for single-family home purposes.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Okay. Okay.
MR. FRENCH: And then this represents just a look-back from
2016 to 2020, and it's by year. And the difference in colors
represent the areas of concentration where we're seeing most of the
activity. So you'll just see it -- and it doesn't show historical. It's
just that year. So that's '18. So we've gone from seeing about 250
to 260 CO'ed building permits per month. In the last fourth months
we've jumped to nearly 600.
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COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Per month.
MR. FRENCH: Per month.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Per month.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Repeat that.
MR. FRENCH: Yeah. It's over 600 per month. Now, that's
issued, so that's active single-family home building permits that we're
seeing. Some commercial, but predominantly we're a
single-family-home market.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Okay. And so it ends where?
That's 2019 or 2020?
MR. FRENCH: That's last year, last calendar year, 2020.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Okay, okay. I mean -- and I
wanted to see this just because -- again, going back to the intent
of -- and, really, what caused the creation of the RLSA program was
that, and that's to be avoided. I'm looking at Mr. Bosi again. I
mean, that -- and so, you know, I just want to -- I want to be clear that
both I understand it and people watching this understand what the
intent of the RLSA program was and is today. To avoid, you know,
developing the far eastern lands, the most sensitive lands in that
fashion was something that resulted in litigation and a settlement
agreement that caused the development of the RLSA. I just want to
make sure that that's understood.
MR. FRENCH: And not to influence the outcome of this, sir,
but we've also gone back and looked at what's left available in the
Rural Estates just in this area, and it's a little north right now, in just
preliminary numbers, somewhere between 9- and 10,000 lots that
remain out of the 23-, 24,000 that were originally platted. Now, that
doesn't take into account if you've got a five-acre parcel that you
could -- you could still split it down to two-and-a-half acres. But
that's just looking at those platted lots that are 1.13 acres or above
which you can develop on. So we've still got about 9,000 or more
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lots that can be developed in this area. And, Commissioner, I'd I
grew up here, so I've lived out in that area for nearly 40 years. So
we've seen a great deal of growth in that community.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Nine thousand --
MR. FRENCH: Yes, sir.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: -- lots still out there, okay.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Left.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Left, right. Okay.
Thank you. And I'm -- Commissioner McDaniel, I'm sorry to --
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: No, no, no. You're spot on.
That's a prettier map than I was even thinking of.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Okay. That's -- you know, I
understand that, you know, any development in the far eastern lands,
I think, is -- yes, will have a detrimental impact on the environment.
I mean, I think nobody disagrees with that; I certainly don't. The
question is: What can we do to minimize that impact? And that is,
from my view, what the RLSA is, and the 20 years that we've been
working in Collier County are in the RLSA.
Owners have a baseline density that, in my opinion, worst-case
scenario, ends up like that. So I think that it's an imperfect world,
unfortunately, and we have to do the best we can for the residents and
for the environment in Collier County. And I just want to make sure
we're -- I put that on the record, because that's how I'm looking at
this. It's not -- it's an imperfect world, and we have to come up with
the solution that we can. I mean, unfortunately, I think -- personally,
I think that the original town concept was better, but we couldn't get
there, and so now we're back. We took -- we thought we were
taking a big step forward. We actually took two steps back, and I
actually think that this is getting us back in the right direction,
because it accomplishes the whole purpose of the RLSA. So that's
all I have to say about that.
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CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Thank you, Commissioner Solis.
Commissioner Saunders.
Sir, I'm just giving Commissioner Saunders an opportunity to
speak before you.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: That's okay. I'm going to
ask Mr. Yovanovich a question.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: I actually had a question for
Jamie and Bosi -- excuse me -- Mr. Bosi as well that was in line with
what we were doing, so...
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay. Go ahead. Sir.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Of course it's your
prerogative to jump around wherever you want to.
It's -- well said, Commissioner Saunders, with regard to what's
already transpiring in the east.
My question is, Mr. Bosi -- by the way, County Manager, you
announced his employment starting yesterday. I just want the record
to reflect that we need to dock his pay. He was late this morning to
today's meeting on his first day. I just want that to be reflected in
pay scale going forward.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: I'll make a motion to strike
that comment from the record.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: And I'll make a motion, sir, that you
are walking on very thin ice, because it's not your prerogative to dock
anyone's pay.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Fair enough, yeah. That's
why he's not scared, just so you know.
Talk to me, if you know, about -- and it's an intertwined
question, and it has to do with transportation concurrency and then
the philosophy of having goods and services and infrastructure,
which is greater than roads, in the eastern area, to reduce the impact
on our already burdened infrastructure.
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MR. BOSI: Thank you, Commissioners, for protecting my pay.
I was only 10 minutes late.
Commissioner McDaniel -- and I think you remember that back
in 2008 and 2009, we were part of the east of 951 infrastructure
horizon study, and then you also followed up with the Five-Year
Review Committee related to the RLSA. And the underlying
premise of what we were talking to the community about was
bringing development, diverse development -- not just residential, but
commercial/institutional infrastructure to the east to allow for the
development of the eastern economy because for so long we've had
such a commuting pattern of residents living within the east
commuting to the west to the urbanized area and back to their homes
and the traffic issues that that has created.
So the idea was not only to tend to the environmental needs with
an arrangement of setting aside your environmental (indiscernible)
properties in developing in the most appropriate areas but to allow for
alternative locations for workplace development to change the
commuting patterns of that east to west. And we know we're not
going to always -- we're not going to be able to change it completely.
But we're going to be able to take percentages off of that, and that
percentage -- and those percentages matter because the person who's
not coming in from the Estates to work the urbanized area, all of a
sudden that intersection at Airport Road and Pine Ridge is a little bit
more accommodating.
So the premise of what this program has been -- or one of the
goals has always been to allow for a change within the commuting
pattern and create economic opportunities for individuals so there's
not such a dependency on the western portion of the county to seek
your -- not only goods and services but your employment
opportunities.
So that's always been where we've had the concept of good
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land-use planning is going to increase your transportation capacity
with zero extra dollars to expand your lane miles because you're
changing your commuting patterns, and you're changing where
people are going to. And that's always been one of the things that
we've always said has been one of the principles of the program and
what we're trying to do.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Perfect. Thank you.
I -- you know, I was a new commissioner when the controversy of the
Publix out at Randall and Immokalee Road came online, and we
didn't have the water and sewer capacity with the old Orangetree
plant. And thank you, Commissioner Saunders, for supporting that
acquisition and moving that forward. But it was astounding the
amount of traffic we were able to take off a heavily impacted
Immokalee Road just by moving a Publix into this area. Close to
2,000 trips a day is what ranges in my brain with what transpired just
from that one move.
Now -- and I got a little confused. This is -- I think Trinity is
who I want to speak with. The County Attorney made a comment
that didn't resonate with me. I thought we had a GMP that relegates
us to build a certain amount of roads and infrastructure and so on
with regard to population estimates for transportation concurrency.
MS. SCOTT: So I think what was being discussed previously
is do we need to provide the access roads to be able to get to these
facilities? And we, the county, do not have the obligation to build
those access roads.
But from our main roadways --
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Yeah, I understood that. I'm
talking about the concurrency plan with regard to -- with regard to
our GMP and our responsibility as local government, based on
population estimations, to provide a certain level of traffic -- road
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improvements in order to accommodate a population that's already
here, let alone those that are coming.
MS. SCOTT: We do that through our Annual Update and
Inventory Report and our five-year Capital Improvement Element
planning, but that is no longer required. The Annual Update and
Inventory Report's no longer required by the state; however, we still
do that so that we are able to plan accordingly, and that ties into the
assessment of our fees and making sure that we're providing adequate
capacity for facilities.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Because I had it in my -- I
had it in my mind that at one time Vanderbilt extension -- which is a
highly controversial road, been going on for a millennia. It was
triggered by our GMP because of the population that had arrived up
until -- it was triggered in 2006. And then for economic
circumstances and such, the Great Recession, as they call it, it was
deferred. And that was my recollection of that -- of the requisite of
that particular road.
MS. SCOTT: We certainly, in our Growth Management Plan
and the Capital Improvement Element, have adopted levels of service
for our roadway system and that we -- that's why we put forth our
plan as part of the AUIR and our CIE. In coordination with our
Long-Range Transportation Plan -- notice I didn't use another
acronym. I could have thrown another one in there.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: You could have. You did
good.
MS. SCOTT: So we take that long-range planning document,
comparing it to that short-range planning document based on our
adopted levels of service, to determine how we should propose
spending those dollars that come in to hopefully be on time with
growth.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: So, no, there is no requisite
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specifically within the GMP for that. It's just a matter of
attainting/maintaining a level of service that we, as a community, by
policy have set.
MS. SCOTT: Correct. That's what's within the
Comprehensive Plan.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Thank you. I have no
further questions for now.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner Saunders.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Okay. This is -- first of all,
do we have any other testimony that we're -- or is that -- do you know
of any other people that are going to be testifying? This is it? All
right.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: I think we're going to have a closing
by Dr. -- by Mr. Yovanovich.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Mr. Yovanovich, you and I
had a conversation yesterday about some other issues that you would
be willing to raise, and I want to ask you to go through those right
now, if you would.
MR. YOVANOVICH: I think we -- one of those was we -- this
was assuming the town ultimately doesn't get approved, correct?
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Right.
MR. YOVANOVICH: We talked about we would make
available the affordable housing sites, which I think we just -- we've
already taken care of, I think, but the -- I guess the additional eight
acres we would still need to address in the town.
So both affordable housing sites that are identified in the town
plan would be -- would be made available pursuant to the proposed
RLSA changes. Likewise, there are two school sites that we had
discussed would still be made available to Collier County Public
Schools should the town plan not be approved.
And, ultimately, if the county wanted -- if you remember in the
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town plan we had a community park that was situated to where you
could also serve the residents of Golden Gate Estates. We would
also make that parcel available to the county should the town plan not
be approved. Those were, I think, the three things we talked about
together with the additional discussion regarding the panther
crossings.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Thank you. Thank you. I
appreciate that.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: That's it, sir?
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Yes. In terms of questions.
At a time that there's a motion made, I've got a few comments I'm
going to make --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: -- but not further questions.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: So, County Attorney Klatzkow, so
you're saying that we are not obligated by law to build roads?
MR. KLATZKOW: No. It's a policy decision, and it's a
budgetary decision. And your GMP is a legislative document that
you guys change all of the time. And level of service is something
that you guys have the ability to change all the time.
You're not going to commissioner jail because you don't build a
road. We put on the back burner VBR for years and years and year
because it was the will of the Board at that point in time not to build
it.
Now, eventually your constituents start screaming at you
because they're tired of sitting in traffic. But, no, there's no
requirement to put in these roads. And, in fact, if you look at the
number of private roads we have in this county, that indicates that
developers themselves put in an awful lot of roads.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: I think that's why this map is so well
populated because the roads were put in before -- you know, at the
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time of development. I think they just laid the roads initially.
MR. KLATZKOW: You've got private roads all over Collier
County.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: But those are public roads up on the
map.
MR. KLATZKOW: Yes, but they were privately put in.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Privately put in, which is not the
case. So to say that -- so to say that this is what's going to happen in
the east would require -- east of that would require the developer to
lay a grid that Golden Gate Estates was laid and to put in those
private roads, and it becomes a cost issue. It also becomes a cost
issue with mitigation because of the environmental sensitivity of the
land.
So I don't think 1 follows 2. It's a good argument, but I'm not
sure that it's -- it would develop like that. I'm not sure at all.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: I'm not certain it wouldn't
develop like that. I mean -- and, again, those roads were put in by
GAC a millennia ago. The canals that were dug were done to drain
the swamp, which we've now subsequently learned we've
suffered -- experienced an entire ecological shift from what it was 40
years ago when those roads were put in -- 50 years, actually. And
then those -- and then those roads -- right-of-ways and the money to
pave those roads were given to the government after they were put in
to substantiate the private interest development. So as is
concurrently, or along with these requests of these three villages, the
internal roads for those individual villages are private roads.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: It will be developed. Yes, but let's
talk about Big Cypress Parkway. So you're telling me that this board
or future boards are not going to agree to build or widen that road?
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: There's an argument,
Commissioner Taylor, a discussion -- I prefer to not call it an
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argument. We've already been told we don't have to build Big
Cypress Parkway. We have acquired --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: No, I know what we've been told.
I'm just saying we as a board are going to sit there with people
coming to us saying it's my health, it's my safety, and it's my welfare.
I can't travel to a hospital because the roads are too crowded. My
house burned down because they can't rescue me. My husband had
a heart attack, and I couldn't get an ambulance there. So we're going
to say we're not going to build it?
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Well --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: The reason these roads are put into
the Long-Range Transportation Plan is that the planning of this
county has always been for quality of life, has always been where we
understand the old phrase "if we don't build it, they won't come."
We tried that in the late '90s, and it didn't work. So we've learned by
experience. If we don't -- what is it? If we don't learn from history,
we're doomed to repeat it? And I don't think this -- this commission
is going to repeat it.
I do believe that the state has weakened their standards of
development from what it was in 2000. DCA no longer exists, and it
is up to us on a local level to demand certain requirements of
developing that we won't put on the backs of taxpayers.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Now, just in that light, just so
you know -- I was about to say something and I forgot because you
interrupted me. But the premise of Big Cypress Parkway's necessity,
it's the obligation of local government to provide the necessary
infrastructure for the population that's, in fact, here. I can't tell you
today that a future board or us may be impacted by the residents that
could utilize that as an alternative route to disperse our traffic.
Mr. Bosi talked about it.
If we give paths for people to be able to move throughout our
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community, we enhance the primary job of local government, which
is keep my families and neighborhoods safe. And you brought that
up. We don't have a hospital facility to service these people that are,
in fact, here. I'm working on it right now. We increased the credits
at Ave Maria to have that facility built out there.
There may be a time when we are pressed into having a
discussion with the construction of Big Cypress Parkway. It's not
requisite right now. It doesn't have anything to do with the trigger of
this -- of this -- of this project that's, in fact, coming forward --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: That's correct, because it's --
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: -- but it's our duty -- Madam
Chair, it's our duty as government to provide for the health, safety,
and welfare of our community first; second, infrastructure. Move
our people to and through: Roads, bridges, stormwater, subsurface,
infrastructure, water and sewer; and then, third, quality of life.
As you so adeptly said earlier, there has been a propensity of
moving towards quality of life in advance of the necessary
infrastructure that the population -- for the people that we already, in
fact, have on the premise of if we don't build it, they won't come.
Well, that hasn't worked out so well for us.
So I hope, as we move forward, we'll be able to adjust the
policies of our board and the future expenditures of our community to
prioritize the needs of the residents that are, in fact, already here yet
supporting those that are going to come.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay. Well, I'm not sure what you
just said except there's a question of fairness here. This is -- this is a
great experiment that this county has never seen before.
When this county was developed, there was a town created
because there was a hotel built at the end of a pier that people wanted
to come to because they wanted to hunt and fish, and then there was a
planner that came from Kentucky that understood grid work,
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understood how to build streets so that people could walk, people
could sit on their front porches, they could have a community, they
could have a center where people gathered and could buy things.
And now it developed into the City of Naples, and it's created
everything around it.
This is a great experiment. We are saying, this is a town, and
this is what we want our town to look like. But there's arguments
about money. We've all heard the e-mails from -- we've all had our
e-mails from the public about the cost of this, and they don't want to
bear it. If the developer wants to build this, they need to bear the
cost of it. Clearly, the developer felt the same way. That's why
they came in with a town and subdivided it into three villages.
We do have to be concerned about the costs. We do have to be
concerned about the roads that we are going to need to build. These
roads would not be in the Long-Range Transportation Plan if the
county didn't understand that they needed to build it for health,
safety, and welfare.
One other comment I'd like to make about the water. I've heard
a lot about the water and sewer, and why aren't we doing it like Ave
Maria? Why do we have to pay for it? Well, I think you brought
that out very clearly. We had a utility that was at Orangetree that
was failing, and we decided with Commissioner Saunders, who I
believe was very much involved in it, that it needed to be purchased
by us. The cost of purchasing that utility was probably -- I don't
know this, and I think Dr. Yilmaz could speak to it, but it clearly was
more expensive to buy a failing utility and to retrofit than it would be
to lay the pipes ourselves, and that's why this commission made a
decision that we wanted to be the provider in the eastern lands for
that reason. Not short range; not short term, but long term.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Absolutely long term. The
construction of the east -- the Northeast Regional Plant was, again,
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deferred from periods gone by where priorities were put into
expenditure of available funds. We all knew the issues that we were
experiencing in our existing wastewater and water facilities with
PM -- preventative maintenance circumstances and such. And so the
acquirement -- I don't know that we paid all that much. I think we
had some exposure on that Orangetree facility, but the
acquisition -- the acquirement of that facility was a huge
enhancement to the quality of life and health, safety, and welfare of
our community. That's the thing. These three things all bleed from
one to the next to the next.
And the cost associated with Orangetree facility was minuscule,
minuscule compared to the aggregate benefits that our
community -- same with FGUA when Commissioner Saunders led
the charge on that. Those -- those enhancements to the health,
safety, and welfare, quality of life, infrastructure at large, it's primary
government, Local Government 101.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: And I would agree. I would agree.
I think it was a wise decision.
Commissioner Saunders.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Just on that point of
Orangetree. I just wanted to point out that I'm not saying that there
wasn't some cost to the county, but the agreements going way back
were that utility would be deeded at the request of the county at no
cost to the county. So when you talk about the high cost of
acquisition, there was not a high cost of acquisition. That was
provided to the county at no cost. Now, there were some costs
associated with it, but that was fixing it up, legal expense, that sort of
thing, but the utility was basically free.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: The utility, but we needed to upgrade
that utility.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Yeah, we had to provide -- yeah,
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exactly.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: And I think when I spoke about high
cost, I wasn't being literal in that sense. I was talking about the
long-range plan, the way of looking at developing. Again. This is a
great experiment. We're building a town. There is no hotel that is
drawing people here, and there is no pier that brings people in to hunt
and fish. There is no Kentucky planner that understood how you lay
out a town.
We have three villages that were a town that we are now looking
at in three villages. And it's circumventing the responsibility of the
developer. And at that point, I am going to the monetary
responsibility of the developer.
And at this point, I'm going to be quiet. And I don't know if
there is a motion on the floor. We can entertain that.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: I'd be happy to make one if
we can clarify what we're voting on, because there had been
discussion on the rural villages and not the town conversion. Do you
want to segregate these one by one by one, or how do you want to go
through?
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: County Attorney, I think I'm going to
depend on you, sir, to lead us, because there are a lot of issues here.
MR. KLATZKOW: Take it item by item as a vote. But I've
heard, especially from Commissioner Saunders, a lot of requests
made of the developer. I don't know if you want that incorporated.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: I would absolutely want
those incorporated. That's why I brought those up. And I think the
petitioner's agreed that those would be incorporated to make sure that
everything's binding.
MR. KLATZKOW: And it should be -- I'm just saying it
should be part of a motion. It should be part of the motion.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Mr. Yovanovich, do you
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agree with that?
MR. YOVANOVICH: Absolutely, absolutely. And I'm happy
to go -- make sure, each one, we make sure that the record's clear.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Why don't -- you're getting
ready to make a motion.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Well, if you want to make the
motion --
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: No, no. What I want to do
is when the motion's made, I want to make sure that Mr. Yovanovich
has an opportunity to indicate what's contained in that and that staff
agrees with it. I want to make sure the motion is clear.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: But the question is, what are we
making a motion on?
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Right.
MR. ISACKSON: Madam Chair, if I can --
MR. KLATZKOW: Each item is sequential. You start with
9A, 9B, so forth and so on.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay.
MR. KLATZKOW: Understanding that you might have
conflicting motions, and you may have to revisit some.
MR. ISACKSON: Madam Chair, if I could just start, if we're
ready to go in that sequential order. If I could just start with 9A,
which is a recommendation to approve a resolution designating
999.81 acres within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Zoning
Overlay District as a Stewardship Receiving Area to be known as the
Longwater Village Stewardship Receiving Area which will allow
development of a maximum 2,600 residential dwelling units of which
a minimum of 10 percent will be multiple-family dwelling units,
10 percent will be single-family attached [sic], and 10 percent will be
single-family attached or villa, an aggregate minimum of 65,000
square feet and an aggregate maximum of 80,000 square feet of
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neighborhood-scale commercial and office in the village center
context zone and neighborhood connect zone; a minimum of 26,000
square feet of civic, governmental, and institutional uses; senior
housing including adult living facilities and continuing care
retirement communities and limited to 300 units if located in the
neighborhood general context zone; and 18.01 acres of amenity
center site all subject to a maximum p.m. peak hour trip cap; and
approving the Stewardship Receiving Area credit agreement for
Longwater Village Stewardship Receiving Area and establishing that
6,697.76 stewardship credits are being utilized by the designations of
the Longwater Village Stewardship Receiving Area.
The subject property is located east of DeSoto Boulevard, south
of Oil Well Road, and west of the intersection of Oil Well Grade
Road and Oil Well Road in Sections 22, 23, 26, 27, 34, and 35,
Township 48, Range 28 East, Collier County, Florida. This is a
companion item, Commissioners, to 11A, 11B, 11C, 11C, and 11E.
That's your first item.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: All right. Commissioner Saunders, I
think you're going to need to modify this, I think, for Longwater.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Well, if there is a motion
made to approve this, I will support that if the petitioner will clarify
the agreements that we've made to be part of that motion and if staff
will concur with the incorporation of those.
MR. YOVANOVICH: And for the village --
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: And I know we have two
different villages, so --
MR. YOVANOVICH: Right. And so for that --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: One at a time.
MR. YOVANOVICH: I'm going to go over all of them and tell
you where they're going to fit in.
So for Longwater Village, we agreed to increase the affordable
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housing to a 15 percent versus the 10 percent, which would increase
the units to 390 units and 39 acres. That's, I think, the only thing we
need to do specifically for the village, but for the town agreement is
where we agreed to make the school sites available.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: We're not doing the town agreement.
MR. YOVANOVICH: School sites available as part of the
town agreement; the community park site as part of the town
agreement; the affordable housing sites as part of the town
agreement; increase the credits from eight to 10 as part of the town
agreement; and include the panther crossings as part of the town
agreement if the town is not approved. So I just want to make sure
I've got everything in the right place that I think we committed to on
the record.
And then on Bellmar, we would also increase --
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Don't go there.
MR. YOVANOVICH: I just want to show you where it was all
going to be. And then for Bellmar we would go to the 15 percent,
and that would be 413 units affordable and 41 acres. That's where
they all line up in my mind for the different motions.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: And if staff could verify that
we can -- that these will be binding regardless of whether a town is
built.
MR. KLATZKOW: We're going to throw them right in the
documents, these changes.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: I'm sorry?
MR. KLATZKOW: These are going to be part of the -- these
are going to be part of the documents.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: That's exactly what I want to
hear staff say.
MR. KLATZKOW: Yes.
MS. SCOTT: Excuse me. For the record, Trinity Scott,
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Deputy Department Head.
One other item, if we could make clarification to the town
agreement.
Under No. 3 where it states Bellmar Village SRA will not be
eligible for any certificate of occupancy until this town Stewardship
Receiving Area is scheduled for public hearing, currently it says
period, but we would clarify that to state "in front of the Board of
County Commissioners."
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: I'm glad you mentioned that.
MR. YOVANOVICH: I'm sorry. We did agree at the last
meeting, so I forgot to bring that back up.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: But we're not there yet.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: We're not there yet. We're
on --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: The motion for Longwater.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Understood.
Well, I'm going to make the motion to approve based on the
representation of our staff and the petitioner. But I want to state a
couple reasons for the record as to why I'm doing what may appear to
be a 180. I voted against the first village, the Rivergrass, and I made
the statement at that time that I would not support any villages going
forward unless I was convinced that there was an effort to make
improvements in the overall plan. I think the petitioner has done
that.
Now, we may never have a town, but at least we now have an
opportunity to have that whereas before it wasn't looking that way.
So I want to thank the petitioner for coming forward and making
what I consider to be some very substantial changes.
Number 2, this -- these villages have current access. We don't
need to build roads to support these villages. My view is that if we
don't build roads out further east, I just don't see this massive growth
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out east -- further east occurring, certainly not in any time frame that
any of us can imagine.
I also I believe that having these 2,600 units will take some of
the pressure off some of the other areas that are being developed in
the Golden Gate Estates. I think this will help alleviate a little bit of
that pressure, but I don't want anyone to think that my support of this
in any way would be an indication of support of other villages going
forward or other developments going forward further east.
So -- and, again, with the admonition of our County Attorney
that we are not legally required to build new roads, I think this is a far
cry better than if we don't approve this, so that's why I'm making the
motion.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Second.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay. There's a motion on the floor
and a second. I think staff wants to comment.
MS. SCOTT: We do have one clarification that we need for the
record, and Cormac Giblin is going to come up and discuss
affordable housing.
MR. GIBLIN: For the record, Cormac Giblin, your Planning
Manager, Development Review.
I just wanted to clarify the affordable housing commitment.
Right now the commitment reads, price points near moderate and gap
price ranges. I think for clarity there should be, are we near
moderate and gap? Are we at moderate and gap? Are we under
moderate and gap? And how many are moderate? How many are
gap?
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: If you could indicate what
the clarification is clearly, if Mr. Yovanovich can then accept that.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Can I make a comment?
And the comment has to do with the RLSA has provisions to provide
for housing affordability, and back in the day we called it affordable
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housing. We've learned that the vernacular needs to be adjusted.
And one of my discussion -- our discussion points has been what
the need was 40 years ago is certainly different than what it is today.
I think that the language -- if we get into too much specificity here
with the kind of -- Commissioner Taylor, let me finish, please.
The housing need is going to adjust based upon the
demographic, the income, all kinds of circumstances. And I think if
we start to designate today specificity with regard to the gap or
workforce, or whatever delineation is in the metrics for our housing
need, that we would limit ourselves and/or have a requisite of having
to come back for a satisfaction of a different need at a later date.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: So if we decide that we are not going
to specify it, against the recommendation of our affordable housing
expert, we have -- we are not deciding who's going to live in these
affordable housings, and affordable housing can be someone can be
making up to, let's think --
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Gap.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: -- with gap it could be up to 120,000
a year. I just don't know too many people who mow grass and work
in grocery stores as the clerks who make that kind of money.
So if -- we have to determine who we want to live in these
affording housings or else the market will dictate. So if we keep it
round where we talk about gap or near or moderate, then those
numbers will change depending on our median income on an annual
basis and, therefore, there will be flexibility in it. We just have to
figure out who we want to live there.
MR. YOVANOVICH: If I may, the "near" language was
originally provided by Cormac. If he wants to clarify it to say "at or
below gap," we're perfectly fine with that. And I think that's -- he
just wants the words to say "at or below gap pricing," and we're
happy to do that.
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COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: And that still allows
flexibility for the need --
MR. YOVANOVICH: Correct.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: -- that we can address when
there is a need that actually is determined.
MR. YOVANOVICH: And I think that's the clarification.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: And that would cover moderate, and
that would cover low?
MR. GIBLIN: The requirement we would measure to is that
they be at or below gap, and moderate and low are below gap.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Good.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: So my motion, then, will be
amended to reflect that.
MR. YOVANOVICH: That language? Fine.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: So will the second.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: All right. So are we all clear on the
motion and the second? We all clear?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner Saunders, did you
want to speak, or that was just before --
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Oh, no.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner McDaniel?
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: No.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay. All right. There's a motion
on the floor and a second. All those in favor, say aye.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Aye.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Those opposed, like sign.
Aye. And I do not believe this village creates the economic
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opportunity to decrease transportation on our roads that we have
already built. I think this increases the demand on our roads and,
therefore, it's costly on our taxpayers.
Okay.
MR. ISACKSON: Commissioners, Item 9B, recommendation
to approve a resolution of the Collier County Board of County
Commissions designating 999.74 acres within a Rural Lands
Stewardship Area Zoning Overlay District as a Stewardship
Receiving Area to be known as the Bellmar Village Stewardship
Receiving Area which will allow development of a maximum of
2,750 residential dwelling units of which a minimum of 10 percent
will be multiple family dwelling units, 10 percent will be
single-family detached, and 10 percent will be single-family attached
or villa; a minimum of 68,750 and a maximum of 85,000 square feet
of commercial development in the village center context zone; a
minimum of 27,500 square feet of civic, governmental, and
institutional uses in the village center context zone; senior housing
including adult living facilities and continuing care retirement
communities limited to 300 units and no commercial uses in the
neighborhood general context zone; and 14.86 acres of amenity
center site all subject to a maximum p.m. peak hour trip cap; and
approving these Stewardship Receiving Area credit agreement for
Bellmar Village Stewardship Receiving Area and establishing that
6,742 stewardship credits are being utilized by the designation of the
Bellmar Village Stewardship Receiving Area.
The subject property is located four miles south of Oil Well
Road, east of DeSoto Boulevard between 4th Avenue Northeast and
8th Avenue Southeast in Sections 2, 3, 10, and 11, Township 49,
Range 28 East, Collier County, Florida.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: All right. Do we have a motion?
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Do you want -- I'll make the
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motion, or you can, if you want to make your --
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Well, I prefer to spread the
glory here a little bit, so I'm not going to make any more motions.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Well, I'll make a motion to
approve subject to the recommendations that Commissioner Saunders
brought forward for those enhancements with regard to the affordable
housing -- housing affordability.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: And including the staff's
amendment?
MR. YOVANOVICH: With at or below gap.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Yes.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: But I thought Ms. Scott had an
amendment to this particular -- no?
MR. YOVANOVICH: That's for the -- that's the town.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay, perfect. All right. I heard a
second? Did I hear a second?
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Second.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay. Motion by Commissioner
McDaniel, seconded by Commissioner Solis. All those in favor, say
aye.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Aye.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Those opposed, like sign.
Aye, for reasons stated. It does not create economic
opportunity, and they will increase the demands of our transportation
system, and it will also put an unnecessary burden on our taxpayers.
Item #11A
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APPROVAL OF A TOWN AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE
CREATION OF AN SRA TOWN BY AMENDING THE
LONGWATER VILLAGE SRA TO ADD 515.1 ACRES TO FORM
A TOWN SRA, OF WHICH TOWN WILL ALSO ADDRESS
IMPACTS FROM THE RIVERGRASS VILLAGE SRA AND THE
BELLMAR VILLAGE SRA. THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES ARE
GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF DESOTO BOULEVARD,
NORTH AND SOUTH OF OIL WELL ROAD, AND EAST OF
THE INTERSECTION OF OIL WELL ROAD, IN SECTIONS 10,
14, 15, 22, 23, 26, 27, 34, AND 35, TOWNSHIP 48 SOUTH,
RANGE 28 EAST, AND SECTIONS 2, 3, 10 AND 11, TOWNSHIP
49 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA –
APPROVED W/CHANGES
MR. ISACKSON: Commissioners -- I'm sorry.
Commissioners, Item 11A, which is a companion item to 9A, 9B,
11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, and 11F is a recommendation to approve a town
agreement related to the creation of an SRA town by amending the
Longwater Village SRA to add 515.1 acres to form a town SRA, of
which town will be addressed [sic] impacts from the Rivergrass
Village SRA and the Bellmar Village SRA.
The subject properties are generally located east of DeSoto
Boulevard, north and south of Oil Well Road, and east of the
intersection of Oil Well Road in Sections 10, 14, 15, 22, 23, 26, 27,
34, and 35, Township 48 South, Range 28 East, and Sections 2, 3, 10,
and 11, Township 49 South, Range 28 East, Collier County, Florida.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Do I hear a motion?
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Yes. I'd like to make a
motion for approval of 11A and the necessary -- aren't there some
companion items that need to come along with this as well?
MR. ISACKSON: Yeah. I mentioned, Commissioners, that
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this is a companion item to 9A and 9B, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, and
11F.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Make a motion for approval.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Do I hear a second?
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Second.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay. There's a motion on the floor
and a second.
MR. YOVANOVICH: I'm assuming the motion includes the
changes I discussed and staff discussed? I just wanted to make sure.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Per conversations with
Commissioner Saunders. We don't have to --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Well done.
MR. YOVANOVICH: I want to make sure that's in there.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Let's put it on the record.
Okay. All those in favor, say aye.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Aye.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Those opposed, like sign.
Aye. This town is an afterthought. It is not well thought out.
It was not planned in accordance with the cooperation and the good
will of Collier County, and I find it offensive.
Thank you very much.
Item #11B
RESOLUTION 2021-121: AMENDING RESOLUTION 2008-331
FOR STEWARDSHIP SENDING AREA 14 (“CLH SSA 14”)
WITHIN THE RURAL LANDS STEWARDSHIP AREA
OVERLAY DISTRICT (RLSA) BY WAY OF A FIRST
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AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED ESCROW
AGREEMENT FOR CLH SSA 14; AND APPROVING THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED ESCROW
AGREEMENT FOR CLH SSA 14. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS
LOCATED IN SECTIONS 13, 14, 23 AND 24, TOWNSHIP 47
SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, COLLIER COUNTY – ADOPTED
W/CHANGES
MR. ISACKSON: Commissioners, Item 11B. This is a
companion item to 9A, 11A, 11C, 11D, and 11E. It's a
recommendation to adopt a resolution amending Resolution
2008-331 for Stewardship Sending Area 14 within the Rural Lands
Stewardship Overlay Area District by way of a first amendment to
the amended and restated escrow agreement; and approving the first
amendment to the amended and restated escrow agreement for CLH
SSA 14.
The subject property is located in Section 13, 14, 23, and 24,
Township 47 South, Range 28 East, Collier County.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: And if I can have just a point of
clarification. This is the reiteration or adjustment of the credits
necessary to do the villages and the town because some -- because the
ag department -- has the ag department signed off and accepted?
MR. YOVANOVICH: They did finally sign off.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Outstanding. So we still
need to do this?
MR. YOVANOVICH: We do. Just so you know, Items 14
and 17 are the ones that are being modified to now be --
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: We're still going to do this
SSA.
MR. YOVANOVICH: We're still doing them. They're
already approved, but they just get released.
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COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Move for approval.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: And I'll second that.
So you already got the approval that was lagging before, correct?
MR. YOVANOVICH: Yes. We finally got the sign-off from
the Department of Ag.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: All right. There's a motion on the
floor and a second. All those in favor, say aye.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Aye.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Those opposed, like sign.
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: It carries unanimously.
Item #11C
RESOLUTION 2021-122: AMENDING RESOLUTION 2008-329
FOR STEWARDSHIP SENDING AREA 15 (“CLH & CDC SSA
15”) WITHIN THE RURAL LANDS STEWARDSHIP AREA
OVERLAY DISTRICT (RLSA) BY WAY OF A FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED ESCROW
AGREEMENT FOR CLH & CDC SSA 15; AND APPROVING
THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND
RESTATED ESCROW AGREEMENT FOR CLH & CDC SSA 15.
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN SECTIONS 25, 26
AND 35, TOWNSHIP 47 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST AND
SECTIONS 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35 AND 36, TOWNSHIP
48 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, COLLIER COUNTY – ADOPTED
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MR. ISACKSON: Commissioners, Item 11C is a companion to
Item 9A 11A, 11B 11D, and 11E. It's a recommendation to adopt a
resolution amending Resolution 2008-329 for Stewardship Sending
Area 15 within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay District by
way of a first amendment to the amended and restated escrow
agreement for CLH, CDC SSA 15, and approving the first
amendment to the amended and restated escrow engagement for
CLH, CDC SSA 15.
The subject property is located in Section 25, 26, and 35,
Township 37 South, Range 28 East, and Sections 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 23,
24, 25, 26, 35, and 36, Township 38 South, Range 28 East, Collier
County.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Move for approval. Again,
housekeeping for the credit accumulation.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: I'll second that. Any other
discussion?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: All those in favor, say aye.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Aye.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Those opposed, like sign.
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: It carries unanimously.
Item #11D
RESOLUTION 2021-123: AMENDING RESOLUTION 2021-083
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FOR STEWARDSHIP SENDING AREA 17 (“CLH & CDC SSA
17”) WITHIN THE RURAL LANDS STEWARDSHIP AREA
OVERLAY DISTRICT (RLSA) BY AMENDING AND
RESTATING THE ESCROW AGREEMENT FOR CLH & CDC
SSA 17; AND APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED
ESCROW AGREEMENT FOR CLH & CDC SSA 17. THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN SECTIONS 10, 11, 12, 14,
15, 22, 23, 26, 27, 34 AND 35, TOWNSHIP 47 SOUTH, RANGE 28
EAST AND SECTIONS 1, 2, AND 3, TOWNSHIP 49 SOUTH,
RANGE 28 EAST, COLLIER COUNTY – ADOPTED
MR. ISACKSON: Commissioners, Item 11D is a companion
item to 9A, 11A, 11B, 11C, and 11E. It's a recommendation to
adopt a resolution amending Resolution 2021-083 for Stewardship
Sending Area 17 within the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Overlay
District by amending and restating the escrow agreement for CLH,
CDC SSA 17 and approving an amended and restated escrow
agreement for CLH, CDC SSA 17.
The subject property is located in Section 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 22,
23, 26, 27, 34 and 35. Township 47 South, Range 28 East, and
Sections 1, 2, and 3, Township 49 South, Range 28 East, Collier
County.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Move for approval.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Second. Any other discussion?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Seeing none, all those in favor, say
aye.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Aye.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Aye.
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COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Those opposed, like sign.
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: It carries unanimously.
Item #11E
AN AGREEMENT TO ALLOW THE COLLIER COUNTY
WATER-SEWER DISTRICT TO PROVIDE POTABLE WATER,
WASTEWATER AND IRRIGATION WATER UTILITY
SERVICES TO THE LONGWATER VILLAGE IN THE BIG
CYPRESS STEWARDSHIP DISTRICT – APPROVED
MR. ISACKSON: Item 11E is a companion to Item 9A, 11A,
11B, 11C, and 11D. This is a recommendation to approve an
agreement to allow the Collier County Water/Sewer District to
provide potable water, wastewater, and irrigation water services to
the Longwater Village in the Big Cypress Stewardship District.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Move for approval.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Second. Any discussion?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: All those in favor, say aye.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Aye.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Those opposed, like sign.
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: It carries unanimously.
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Item #11F
AN AGREEMENT TO ALLOW THE COLLIER COUNTY
WATER-SEWER DISTRICT TO PROVIDE POTABLE WATER
AND WASTEWATER UTILITY SERVICES TO THE BELLMAR
VILLAGE IN THE BIG CYPRESS STEWARDSHIP DISTRICT –
APPROVED
MR. ISACKSON: Commissioners, Item 11F is a companion
item to 9B and 11A. This is a recommendation to approve an
agreement to allow the Collier County Water/Sewer District potable
water and wastewater utility services to the Bellmar Village in the
Big Cypress Stewardship District.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Move for approval.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Second. Any discussion?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Seeing none, all those in favor, say
aye.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Aye.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Those opposed, like sign.
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: It carries unanimously.
MR. YOVANOVICH: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: And that's it.
MR. ISACKSON: Ma'am, it's a --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Well, now, I guess my question to
my colleagues is -- I did speak with our wonderful Terri who said if
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you think this is going to be a long afternoon, I'm going to need a
break, but if you think these issues that are coming before us can be
wrapped up in an hour or a little but more, she's willing to stay with
us.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: I got a wonderful burrito
sitting in the back waiting on me from that restaurant downstairs.
Just keep that in mind. If you all want to work through, I'm good.
If you want to --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner Saunders.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: I don't have any particular
preference. I don't know this is going to take very long to get
through this.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay. Then I --
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: That's fine.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: So we work through. All right.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: I'll have to eat my burrito in a
minute.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Would you entertain a
motion to reconsider the votes on all of those -- just kidding. I just
wanted to see what you would look like.
MR. YOVANOVICH: I'm not a young man anymore.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: He stood up straight on that one.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Now we move into hangry;
hangry voting.
Item #11J
ACCEPTANCE OF THE GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY
COMPLETE STREET STUDY AND DIRECT STAFF TO PURSUE
CONCEPT 1 – APPROVED
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MR. ISACKSON: If that's so, Commissioners, we'll move right
to 11J, which was formerly 16A15. It's a recommendation to accept
the Golden Gate Parkway Complete Street Study and direct staff to
pursue Concept No. 1. This was asked to be moved by
Commissioner Saunders.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: And let me explain why I
had asked it to be moved. There was some confusion as to whether
or not this particular approval would be kind of set in stone, and from
what I understand is this is -- it's a concept approval. We need to
approve this today because there are grant opportunities similar to the
TIGER grant that Commissioner McDaniel was involved in in
Immokalee. It's a different name of a grant program now. But they
need to get the application in for this.
So with that understanding, I just wanted -- that's why I pulled it
off the consent agenda, to make sure everyone understood this is not
cast in stone in terms of what actually will be put into the ground, but
we need to get this done for that grant approval.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Do you want to make a
motion, or can I ask a question?
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Yeah. I'll make a motion to
approve moving forward with this.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: I'll second that.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Okay. So will I.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: What I think is important to
note -- and it was explained very clearly to me yesterday, which I had
forgotten. Commissioner Saunders, you initiated this overlay. I
mean, this was something that you campaigned on before you were a
commissioner. You have a vision of this area. This change, or this
proposed change, will certainly complement that overlay. And then
I learned that nothing is written in stone, but it was clear from the
survey that there was no support for not doing anything.
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So you have a 1 and a 2 and a 3 and somehow, if we're lucky
enough to get this grant, then we start putting our minds together, and
the community will, to make it the best plan as possible for Golden
Gate City.
MS. LANTZ: That is correct. Lorraine Lantz, Transportation
Planning Principal Planner. I was the Project Manager on this
project.
This actually has a long history for -- from a master plan to
changing the redevelopment of this corridor, Golden Gate Parkway
from Santa Barbara Boulevard all the way to 951/Collier Boulevard.
So this is to move forward with the infrastructure for the next step.
We are at concept. Option 1 was the concept, which was -- I can
show you if you'd like --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Yeah.
MS. LANTZ: -- I'll just move forward through the study.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Remember my burrito's
waiting on me.
MS. LANTZ: I understand completely, and so I am --
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: She doesn't care, by the way.
Just so you know, she doesn't care.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Nobody cares.
MS. LANTZ: I do care.
So this is what the existing facility looks like today. Our
Concept 1 is to do an 11 -- to narrow the median to do 11-foot travel
lanes, to have a landscape buffer between the travel lanes and then
have a 10-foot sidewalk -- or shared-use pathway. That increases
the pathway from -- it's currently 5- to now making it a 10-foot both
sides.
So this is Option 1. This is what we've gotten a lot of public
involvement to show, but this is conceptual.
As Commissioner Saunders had said, we haven't designed it.
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We are just showing the concept. If we do -- are awarded the RAI's
grant, which is for Rebuilding American Infrastructure with
sustainability and equity -- that is very similar to TIGER, TIGER 2.0,
which is a very highly competitive grant -- we would then be
designing. The actual grant funds would go towards design and then
towards construction of the project.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Quick question.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Yeah, yeah.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: And that is, are we obligated
to spend the 25 million if we move forward on this irrespective of the
grant requisite?
MS. LANTZ: So as of right now there's no capital funding for
the project. The next phase would be a design that would come
forward to you should funding become available.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: I understand the process. I
just wanted to -- I just -- okay. I'm good.
MR. MILLER: Madam Chair, I have someone online. I think
it's a consultant. Michelle Avola-Brown. Is she a consultant or
public speaker?
MS. LANTZ: She's, I believe, a public speaker from Naples
Pathways Coalition.
MR. MILLER: So we do have one speaker on this item. Are
you ready for that now?
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Yes.
MR. MILLER: All right. Ms. Avola-Brown, if you are ready,
you're being prompted to unmute yourself. And there you are.
Ms. Brown, you have three minutes.
MS. AVOLA-BROWN: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank
you for the opportunity to speak.
I just wanted to take a couple minutes to show our support as
Naples Pathways Coalition on behalf of all of the vulnerable road
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users in this area. Having this project study to make complete
streets, to make it safer and more inviting for all the people who are
already walking and biking to get to work, school, dining, shopping,
other errands, I think that this is important, especially for this area, to
move forward with the Complete Streets Study.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Thank you.
MS. AVOLA-BROWN: Thanks.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner Solis.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Just a quick question. The path is
going to be a shared multiuse path, bicycles and pedestrians?
MS. LANTZ: Right. So our -- the concept is for a 10-foot
shared-use path.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Okay. Shared-use path, okay.
This is a great idea.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: It sure is. It sure is.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: All right. Okay. So we do have a
motion on the floor, is that correct, or am I --
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Yes.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: And a second?
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Yes.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: And that is to approve the concept
plan as presented with the understanding that the grant, if we are
lucky enough to get it, does not compel us to build what is in front of
us.
MS. LANTZ: Correct. We are -- we will be submitting for the
grant. Then it would be designed; the project would be designed.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Good. All right. All right. No
other discussion. All those in favor, say aye.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Aye.
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COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Those opposed, like sign.
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: It carries unanimously. Thank you.
And thank you, Ms. Scott, for your very clear explanation yesterday.
It really helped me.
Item 11K
UPDATE ON THE GREAT WOLF LODGE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT - UPDATE GIVEN AND TO BE FURTHER
DISCUSSED AT THE JUNE 22, 2021 BCC MEETING
MR. ISACKSON: Commissioners, Item 11K was an add-on
item at the request of Commissioner Saunders. It's to ask staff to
provide an update on the Great Wolf Lodge, a development
agreement, and our current negotiations which are ongoing. I've
asked Deputy County Manager Callahan to offer up some
information for the Board.
MR. CALLAHAN: Good afternoon, Commissioners. For the
record, Sean Callahan, Deputy County Manager.
Just real quickly a timeline of where we're at with the Great
Wolf Lodge Economic Development Agreement. So summer of
2020, Great Wolf Resorts began talking to both the ownership of the
City Gate Commerce Park and county staff about interest in a
potential project adjacent to the Paradise Coast Sports Complex.
Great Wolf Resorts presented some analysis of market costs and
approached county staff with a proposal in August '20, which
was -- which we didn't think was feasible for the amount of
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incentives that they were doing, but there was still some interest in
having that project collocate with the sports complex.
So October of last year the Board entered a contract with
Hunden Strategic Partners to provide a market and feasibility and
economic impact study. You received those results at your
February 23rd meeting this year. The Board accepted that study and
authorized staff to begin negotiations on an incentive with the
parameters that were justified by that study.
We're currently working with Great Wolf to outline a final
agreement. We've asked them to backload some of the incentive
costs that they've asked for to the back end of the project so that we
have a more mature innovation zone to be able to pay those proceeds
from. And at your next meeting on the 22nd that Economic
Development Agreement will come to the Board. All parties will be
here to present their interests, including Hunden, who did the study,
and Great Wolf Resorts as well. So that's where we're at, and I'm
happy to answer any questions.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner Saunders.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Madam Chair, the reason I
brought this issue forward is there's a lot of conversation about the
amount of these incentives. I think the total amount is somewhere
north of $15 million; is that correct? And that's what I wanted the
Board to hear was what incentives are we now talking about.
MR. ISACKSON: Right now -- the original Hunden study had
suggested that it frame the parameter of the negotiations in the
vicinity of 15 to 20 million. We're at 15 million right now, the low
end of that spectrum, and those discussions continue regarding the
timing of how those payouts are provided to the developer.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Part of the reason I wanted
to have the Board discuss this is that this is going to become a very
controversial project. This is not going to be one where the whole
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world comes in and says we should do this. We've already gotten
correspondence from the restaurant and hotel association. We've
heard from the Chamber of Commerce. I'm assuming their positions
are still pretty much the same that they are raising concern about the
County Commission incentivizing, basically, a hotel project. Now,
this is a unique hotel project, but it's still a competitive project with
our existing hotels, and they've raised the issue of why would we
incentivize this type of private hotel development.
I don't have an issue with incentivizing this type of
development, but I want to caution Great Wolf and our staff, a
$15 million incentive is a very large incentive. And I don't know, if
there's any negotiation ability going forward, if you could convey to
Great Wolf at least my concern that we've picked the bottom number
in a study that was performed. I am assuming that that study was
objective, but I have no way of really knowing that. And I assume
their numbers were very accurate but, again, I have no way of really
knowing that. And if Great Wolf is somewhat negotiable in these
numbers, that's going to make it a little bit easier for us when this
comes forward, because it will be a controversial issue.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Is this something that we might want
to turn over to our staff to work on and, you know, I mean literally
that we -- that they could negotiate this number down -- downward?
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Yeah. That's the point of
bringing this up. If staff may be compelled to deal with the
$15 million number -- and that may be where we wind up. But I'd
like for Great Wolf to understand when we come -- when this comes
forward, staff has to have some ability to, perhaps, negotiate this. If
there's any flexibility there, we need to find that before we get to the
final hearing.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: I would support that.
MR. CALLAHAN: Very clear, sir. Appreciate that.
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CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner McDaniel.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: No. I --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Are you in agreement?
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Oh, yeah, absolutely. I was
actually under the impression --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner LoCastro?
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: -- staff was already --
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Yeah, I think --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner Solis, are you in
concurrence with having staff --
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Yeah.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: -- go back for a second look?
MR. ISACKSON: We'll continue conversations with the Great
Wolf partners, and we'll have it on your agenda for the meeting of
June 22nd.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Thank you very much.
Item #11L
RESOLUTION 2021-124: AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS, DEEDS,
AND OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE SALE OF
GULF AMERICAN CORPORATION (GAC) LAND TRUST
PROPERTY DURING THE 2021 CALENDAR YEAR - ADOPTED
MR. ISACKSON: Commissioners, formerly Item 16C4, now
Item 11L, is a request from Commissioner McDaniel to move the
item. It's a recommendation to approve a resolution authorizing the
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, to execute agreements, deeds, and other documents required
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for the sale of the Gulf American Corporation, which is your GAC
Land Trust property, during the 2021 calendar year.
I've asked Toni Mott to step up to the podium and address any
questions Commissioner McDaniel may have or Board members.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner McDaniel, why don't
you start off by your concerns, if you would.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Yes. First off, I was
inquisitive as to the time frame with this during the '21 calendar year.
I had a question with regard to that. Where did this come from?
MS. MOTT: Well, for the record, Toni Mott, Real Property
Management.
The last blanket resolution that was approved by the Board was
2008-54 when the market did a downturn. We have not had a sale
since 2006. Recently we've had multiple inquires. We have four
properties in the pipeline right now with another one in the wings,
and so we thought, like we did in the old days, back then we would
have 50, 60 transactions a year in the beginning. We thought a way
to reduce time in front of the Board was to bring back the blanket
resolution, so...
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Okay. So are we
eliminating the advisory committee for the GAC?
MS. MOTT: Not at all. This has to go to --
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Are we
circumventing -- forgive me.
MS. MOTT: I'm sorry.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: That's okay. I didn't mean to
interrupt you. Are we circumventing the process? If someone
wants to make an offer, they still bring it to you, it goes to the GAC
advisory board, it's reviewed, then it's -- then it's brought forward.
That's the case?
MS. MOTT: That is the process right now.
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COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: And so then what's the
rationale behind allowing the Chairman of the Board to enter into
purchase agreements and sign deeds and so on, which is always done,
predominantly, by the Chairman of the Board?
MS. MOTT: The only step that's taken out, it's still -- once we
get the interest, a document is prepared, an agreement, it's taken to
the Land Trust Committee, they make a recommendation. If they
are in favor of the sale of the property, then what we would do would
be prepare the statutory deed, obtain the reverter discharge and
release from GAC, American Government, and then it would be
submitted to the Chair for signature, as it was done previously. So
the only thing that we're not doing is submitting individual agenda
items for each transaction.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: To who?
MS. MOTT: To the Board.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: To the Board of County
Commissioners. So we're not circumventing the process. We're not
authorizing the Chair, because --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Oh, no, no. I'm not going to -- oh,
my goodness, no.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Well -- and that was
my -- the statement I was going to make -- well, when I'm the Chair
and we're doing real estate transactions in GAC, it will be okay, but
your verse of values are different than mine. So I'm -- I just wanted
to ensure --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: All my friends are lined up, sir.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: I just wanted to ensure that
we're not circumventing the process and this is -- and the committee's
still going to stay in place and make recommendations for both.
Because we also have a fairly significant amount of money in trust
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with the GAC as well that's still yet to be disbursed to the benefit of
the residents east of 951, specifically Golden Gate Estates.
So that was the reason that I pulled this, because when I read it I
was like, geez, this already looks like what we do in the first place by
having the Chairman sign deeds and record -- recording transactions,
but then I got to thinking about it, and the time frame with the
120-day specification and the GAC actual document and then the
time frame in this agenda item straight to Calendar Year '21, I was
thinking maybe we missed something somewhere procedurally that
we were trying to fix, but we're not.
MS. MOTT: No.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Okay. Then I'll move for
approval.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: I'll second. Any discussion?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: All those in favor, say aye.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Aye.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Aye.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Aye.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Those opposed, like sign.
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: It carries unanimously.
MS. MOTT: Thank you.
Item #15
STAFF AND COMMISSION GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS
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MR. ISACKSON: Commissioners, that brings us to Item
No. 15, staff and commission general communications.
Two items, if I can, Commissioners. One, just a reminder that your
budget workshop is June 24th, Thursday, and, if necessary, on the
25th, which is Friday.
Mosquito Control District representatives will be presenting
before you on the 22nd of June on their boundary expansion.
And on one other item, the burn ban will remain in effect until we
hear otherwise from the fire district, so those are the three items I
have right now.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: County Attorney.
MR. KLATZKOW: No, ma'am. Thank you.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Mr. Miller.
MR. MILLER: Nothing from me today, ma'am. Thank you.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner Solis.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Can you start down there? I may
have something to say. I may not.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay. You may never get an
opportunity if I start at that end.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Well, that's true.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner McDaniel.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: We all know where I'm
heading after this. So I just wanted to --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: The key to Commissioner McDaniel
is to have food back there.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Well, yeah. They gave me
one of Terri's magnificent brownies. That started it all up, and now
I'm ready to go.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: That's true.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: I just want to reiterate
something that you -- and I want to thank you all for your support.
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You know we're making great strides. You talked about the TIGER
grant and the enormous impacts we're having on the community of
Immokalee.
Today in the summary agenda you-all supported the advent of
the 7-Eleven that's going on the northeast -- northwest corner of 9th
and Main. A huge, huge improvement to our community. We're
getting a 7-Eleven. That's something.
And then coming forward -- and I'm not talking about anything
out of school, but we have some really nice things coming across the
way with Catholic Charities. I'm just really excited about the
improvements, the community support, and what we've actually got
happening out in Eastern Collier County at large. That's all.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner Saunders.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Thank you.
I have two items. The first one involves a landscaping issue.
And I was an avid supporter of the moratorium, if you will, on future
landscaping projects until we got a handle on the cost of
maintenance.
We had one maintenance issue, and it was actually on part of
Davis Boulevard where I think the monthly average maintenance cost
was about $89,000 a mile.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: It was actually higher, yeah.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Which is, you know, just off
the charts, and we decided not to do any more landscaping projects
until we got a handle on that.
The communities that are surrounding this part of -- that you'll
see on the visualizer -- this part of Davis Boulevard, this is the only
part of Davis Boulevard that has not been landscaped, and this is
from Santa Barbara to 951.
And what kind of intrigued me about bringing this forward is
that the estimated annual cost for maintenance of this stretch of
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landscaping would be only $120,000 per year. Not 50,000 a month
or 80,000 a month, but 120,000 per year. And there is grant money
available for the construction.
And so I thought, well, this is a major thoroughfare through our
county. It's a major entranceway off of 951. When you get off of
the interstate, this is certainly one of the potential access points.
And so I wanted to bring this forward to see if the Commission
would be willing to just direct staff to talk about how -- at some point
come back on how we might be able to handle this and whether this
will fit in with our landscaping maintenance budget; again,
recognizing it's $120,000 per year versus the, really, large amounts
per month that we're experiencing elsewhere in the county. The
reason that it's such a low amount is that a large amount of this
roadway is not an area that would be landscaped. It's -- the
landscaping project actually would be pretty small.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Number one. Number two,
we have come down from that $75,000 a mile that we had excelled
to, to down closer to 50-, and this is about a 2-mile swath of road.
So that math works for the 120,000 estimated cost.
My question to you -- because I spoke with the folks that are
interested in seeing this, and I'm not in agreement or disagreement for
the idea. But the proposition was to -- because we have two pilot
programs that are already established in Collier County with regard to
different design concepts, different plant utilizations that require less
irrigation and fertilization and all of those things, and I'd really like to
see this as an additional add-on to the pilot programs that we already
have, because those work in my mind with regard to doing the right
thing.
I'd like to see this happen. And I think I actually already sent
this over to the DOT -- because this is a DOT project funded for
construction -- to see if they would entertain taking our design
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concepts for the pilot program and implementing them here as well.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Our staff has been working
on this issue. They've put together some information, but I'd like for
them to come back to the Board with some options.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: I'd like that, yes.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Yeah. That's good news, because
we can't -- we can't keep landscaping like they do up north.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: So we generally have
approval to at least bring that forward.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Just to get some costs and to
understand, yeah.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: I have another map I'd like
to put up. This is a second issue, and this would be -- I just wanted
this put up so we would recall some of the things that we had done in
the past. There's a road here called Limestone Road -- Limestone
Trail, and we permitted the property owners in two major
developments up there to the north of that stretch of road to put in
some gatehouses so that it's not a public road.
That's creating a bit of a problem for the commercial area just to
the west of that at the intersection of 951 and Immokalee Road.
They have asked for the consideration of a traffic light at Immokalee
Road and Bellaire Bay Drive. I don't think it meets our criteria for
separation, but I told those folks that I would ask the Commission if
we would be willing to direct staff to at least take a look at it, not
making any commitments of any kind because. Again, we don't
want to put too many traffic lights on our highways, but just whether
or not this is one that would make some sense. It's not far off from
the distance requirements between lights, but it is a little closer than
usual.
I know staff at one point has sort of taken the position, well,
there may be a flyover at 951 and Immokalee Road. If that happens,
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which would not happen for another 20 or 30 or 40 or 50 years
anyway, this light would be in the way of that, but this light could be
removed at that point. So the question is whether staff -- the
Commission would be willing to let staff -- direct staff to at least take
a look at it, let you know what the feasibility is and whether or not it's
even needed.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner McDaniel.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Totally in support of that
idea. We went through this when we -- when the traffic signal was
put in over at the Quarry Drive, and we actually physically protected
the private property rights of those that actually own Limestone.
And I was absolutely in support of all that.
My suggestion then was Goodland Bay Drive for the light,
because it lines up directly with what used to be Baumgarten. I don't
know what that's called now. That's renamed, a new project.
Really going well, by the way. If you haven't been up there and seen
that, that's really -- that's coming along nicely. But the traffic folks'
objection was that Goodland -- Goodland Bay Drive was in conflict
with the -- with the overpass that might be coming some day or not,
as the case may be.
But I think from a continuity standpoint, traffic control
standpoint, north/south traffic, east/west all the way across the board,
I'd totally love to see another analysis by our staff and give
consideration to a traffic signal in that area somewhere.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner Solis? Commissioner
LoCastro.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: I mean, I did want to make
some closing comments, if I could.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Not yet, not yet.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Okay.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: What do you think about bringing --
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COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: I think that's fine, yep, if we
look into it.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: So this is why this was not gated
before. This is -- this is the result of gating a road that -- and I
believe I voted for this, for the gate.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: That was the right vote.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: It was.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Yeah. This is -- this is what this
road was planned to do, and here we are.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Well, the contemplation was
Limestone come as a public road, but there wasn't any discussion
with the property owners about it. They just put the traffic light over
at the Quarry Drive and assumed that we'd be able to acquire
Limestone. So that's the impacts of that lack of --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Yeah.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: -- internal circulation and
planning that comes along, so...
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: So -- but I want support staff looking
at this again, yes.
Commissioner LoCastro -- Commissioner Saunders, are you
finished?
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Yes.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner LoCastro.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: No, I didn't have a specific
question on this.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Just a closing comment.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Anything -- do you have any
correspondence?
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: No.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay. Commissioner Solis.
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COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Okay. Thank you for -- I'll try to
be brief and let Commissioner McDaniel get to his burrito before it
gets cold.
So I was just going to give everybody a little update, because I
promised last time to, on the TDC numbers. So first slide just shows
you, you know, the number of visitors through April; 743,500.
We've had them add the difference between the current numbers and
2019 because the 2020 numbers are really just, I think, at this point,
irrelevant because they were -- you know, it was such an aberration.
But you can see that the change in the number of visitors from
2019 is only down 6 percent for the year, and remember that 2019
was the biggest year we've ever had. It was beyond anybody's
expectations.
So the room nights, again, you know, slightly down. I would call it
a wash given everything that's transpired.
The next slide, you'll see the visitor origins. This is another
interesting -- interesting thing in terms of where the visitors are
coming from in 2020 compared to 2019 -- I mean, 2021 compared to
2019. You know, obviously, we don't have numbers on Canada and
Europe because people are not traveling from there yet, I don't think.
But it's all great stuff.
The next slide is the comp sets. If you look at what the average
daily rate, the ADR, and the RevPAR numbers are, the room rates,
you can see that we are at the top of the Naples metropolitan service
area and the Naples, what we call upscale, are -- we are -- other than
the Florida Keys, we are killing it. Great news.
And it's really -- I want to commend Jack Wert and the staff. I
mean, their -- I said this last time. Their strategy -- and the
marketing partners, because we have a lot of very smart folks that are
partners in this and that help us with the marketing and the data
analysis. The marketing campaign, in spite of COVID, has clearly
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paid off. The whole idea behind a lot of it was, you know, people
aren't traveling, but let's keep Naples, Collier County -- you know,
the beach is here -- everything else on people's minds so when they're
ready, that's what they'll remember, and the numbers show that that
was a home run.
The next slide, a little bit more deeper dive into where folks are
coming from in 2021 as opposed to 2020, 2019. Again, the
percentage changes from 2020 are just -- it's probably not even really
worth looking at. But you can see compared to 2019 we're doing
really well.
Licensed lodging units, the next one. Just to show that, you
know, that there's -- the vacation rentals continue to come online and
to register.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: And register, right? That's the key --
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Well --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: -- you know.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Right. And the question is, how
many are coming online but not registering?
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Yeah.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: And I had mentioned this a while
back that we've kind of been kicking the discussing the vacation
rental issue down the road. We've been kicking that down the road
because it seemed like every year that legislature was going to tackle
that, but every year they seem to kick the can down the road. So I'm
going to suggest that we might want to just revisit that, have a
conversation about what can we do, what should we do, and once and
for all have that conversation, just make a decision, because I'm
getting pulled both ways, and I think it's just worth --
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: We haven't changed -- the
circumstances haven't changed from what we were told when this
was brought up before.
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COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Well, right. But remember we
had -- staff had brought forward some proposals for how we could
provide a little more regulation, and that's what we've been kicking
down the road. And, you know, whether we think those are a good
idea or not, I think we just have to have that discussion, because we
never got there. We were just saying the legislature looked like they
were going to address that. And I could just speak for Naples Park
and District 2. I think it's -- you know, this is -- it's a very difficult
issue, but I think we just have to decide if we're going to do anything
or not, because right now the impression is that, you know, when the
legislature didn't do anything, we were going to revisit that, and that's
what I've told everybody.
MR. CALLAHAN: Commissioner, we have staff dusting off
that proposal.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Okay.
MR. CALLAHAN: And that will be on a future Board agenda.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Okay, good.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: All right.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Then the next slide, occupancy
rates. Again, a little deeper dive. This is direct research from the
local hotels. You can see that compared to 2019 we are actually,
locally, doing even better than 2019. It's really amazing. Everyone
is very, very happy.
The next slide is an interesting slide. This April the visitor
party size averaged 2.9 who stayed for 3.7 nights, and so that's the
number -- the size of the groups that are coming is changing, which is
great to hear, because we're getting back to where we were in 2019.
The last one is a bit of an eye chart, but I'll just tell you that the
collections compared to 2019 at this time of year, I believe that says
.02 percent, so we're even with where we were in 2019, which is -- I
mean, that's --
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COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Is that blurry on purpose?
MR. ISACKSON: Well, that's -- my office throws that
together. It's purposely blurry. No.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: I believe that's what it says, right,
.02 percent?
MR. ISACKSON: Yeah. It's amazing the turnaround we've
had. And, of course, our conservative budgeting helps quite a bit
when it comes to monies in the bank and reserves, et cetera. But the
turnaround has been phenomenal.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: Yeah. To be even at this point
with where we were in 2019 is really an amazing job, I think, and a
testament to the great marketing that staff did.
And last, I'm just going to say that, you know, we made some
big decisions today that will shape the future of the county. You
know, I know it wasn't unanimous, but somebody -- there's always
somebody at my coffees that asks me, you know, what are we doing
to protect the small-town feel of Collier County, and my response is,
we build small towns, and that's what we did today, so --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Don't go there. Don't go there.
COMMISSIONER SOLIS: -- those were very difficult -- very
difficult decisions, but I think they were the right decisions.
That's all I have.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Well --
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: I wanted to say something.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Oh, yes, go ahead.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: Piggybacking on that and,
you know, not to be beat a dead horse but, Bill, your burrito's going
to get a little bit colder.
I know after we vote, all the citizens blow out of here and
everybody logs off and, you know, the words I'm about to say might
never be heard by anyone, but I think it's important. I really want to
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speak to citizens.
Yeah, it was a difficult, you know, vote today. There was a lot
of opinions on either side, and I just wanted to stress a couple things
that are important to me. I'm certainly not speaking for my
colleagues here, but I would hope some of them would agree with
what I'm about to say.
Even though we might shut down the podium and we don't hear
public comment, we all get 25, 50 e-mails a day that come to all of us
with very similar topics. And I outlined a couple here that I think
were summarized by a lot of citizens who felt these were sort of
particular hot topics where, number one, they talked about the cost to
the taxpayer and that if, you know, we approve Bellmar and
Longwater, then there's all kinds of other upgrades that need to be
done and, quote, the taxpayer gets stuck with the money.
I think understanding how we have to manage our impact fees
and other monies that come into the county, you know, we're not
done just because we voted on these -- on these developments. You
know, our due diligence is to make sure that, you know, if we build a
Marco Island executive airport, we don't overpay for it. If we bring
in a contractor to build a road, it's a contractor that has a great track
record and hasn't screwed us in, you know, four or five other projects
previously.
So our due diligence is to make sure that we get the best bang
for the buck. And when there are improvements to be made, the
money that's available to us through impact fees and other sources is
spent wisely. So it's not a matter of us sticking, you know, the
taxpayer with something that's above and beyond.
You know, the second theme that I heard a lot was listen to the
citizens. Ninety percent of the people are, you know, for this one
particular, you know, position or another. And I would hope my
colleagues would agree with me. Our responsibility here goes more
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than just sort of putting our finger in the air and taking a poll and then
just saying, okay, that's the way we have to vote. You know, we
have a lot of other things that we obviously have to weigh, a lot other
movement and things that sometimes the average citizen doesn't get
to do a deep dive in, and that's our responsibility as elected officials.
And I know everybody up here takes it very seriously.
I looked at it as taking a certain piece of acreage of land and
developing a quality neighborhood but then, more importantly,
getting an exponential amount of land that is even more
environmentally sensitive and important to the community and being
able to preserve it in perpetuity and actually even have upgrades and
controlled burns and things to continue to preserve that land as a huge
plus, and to me that's the whole -- one of the best things about the
RLSA is it allows us to preserve land, maintain it, and, you know,
that's why we have so much environmentally sensitive land here
that's not going to be built on.
And, lastly, there was, you know, quite a few accusations in
e-mails to all of us that just said, well, you know, you set aside some
land after you approved, you know, the construction of a community,
and then down the road somebody takes that land and, you know,
changes their mind and builds something. I had I don't know how
many people in my office. Sean was in there, and I had a bunch
of -- you know, plenty of other people, and I asked that question of
every single person. When we set aside some land, you know, due
to the RLSA, you know, 15 years later, did that land come back up
for consideration and all of a sudden we built a high-rise on it? And
the answer was no.
So if there's an example out there -- but, you know, there was a
lot of citizens that sort of threw examples out there, and it didn't have
a lot of merit. So, you know, I'm just speaking for me, but I know
that I'm representing the spirit of everybody up here. We didn't take
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this decision lightly, but I think -- I feel a lot more good came out of
it, but we're not done, much like other construction projects. You
know, I'll throw One Naples out there. Just because we voted on it
doesn't mean all of a sudden now we walk away and we hope it turns
out okay.
So we have to stay on top of this, make sure that money is spent
correctly, that all the things that were promised happened. And, you
know, that's our job. So I know what we'll probably catch a spear or
two from some people that, you know, didn't get the vote that they
wanted. But, you know, I feel really comfortable with the vote that
we made up here, and I think -- I don't think I feel strongly that it was
way, way, way more positive. And we still have a few homework
assignments to do, which I know we will -- we will take very
seriously and make sure they get done direct correctly.
Thank you.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Thank you.
Two things. I sent all of you an e-mail, one-way correspondence
about procedures within the boardroom. We need to make a
decision here. Do we keep the spacing? Do we go back to what it
was before? What about employees coming in when they are, you
know, honored on a monthly basis? Allowing their own colleagues
to come in.
So we really need to address it now, I think. And if you want
time to think about it, again, and talk to staff, we can do this
next -- you know, at our next meeting. But I think it's critical. I
personally miss the employees coming in. And, you know, the
County Manager has a breakfast. In that breakfast they honor
employees.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: I love those things.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Me, too, I mean. And we all
initially, you know, stand next to the employee that's being honored,
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and they're photographed.
I'm going to say something. I want every employee -- if
we -- if we agree to relax, I want everyone who missed this in the
past, the Employee of the Month, I want them to come in here and to
be photographed, and I really think that's critical -- before our break.
Now, I know that's a tall order, but we could do it pretty quickly.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: Maybe we could spread them
out over the balance of our meetings for this year. I totally agree
with bringing them in and getting their photographs done and
everything, but we have a lot of stuff to do in our last two meetings.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: We have a great photographer. It's
boom, boom, boom, boom, boom. I know, I know how to do it.
We can do it in 10 minutes.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: And on a global level, I
would support lifting the restrictions and going back to conducting
business as usual.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: As usual.
COMMISSIONER LoCASTRO: I mean, I think people always
have the choice, too, if somebody doesn't want to come in here or
they're susceptible and they want to wear a mask or whatever, but I
think us being able to, you know, give open approval, and then it's
their choice.
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: We're not suggesting that
they don't take necessary precautions. Look, hand sanitizer.
Continue. You know, don't -- all of the safety practices and
educational promotional things, of course. But I would like to see us
go back.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Well -- and it's in anticipation, I
believe, of our Governor that's going to relax or rescind the state of
emergency in July. But that hasn't been done yet, so...
Commissioner Solis.
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COMMISSIONER SOLIS: I mean, I'd only -- I mean, I would
like to ask that question of the Department of Health. I mean, do
they have any reason why we shouldn't? I mean, I'd love to bring
everybody back and let everybody in and get back to the way things
were, but I'd like to hear from the Department of Health and just say,
is there any reason not to do that.
MR. ISACKSON: Well, you have your Department of Health
presentation at the next board meeting.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Oh, that's good.
MR. ISACKSON: If that's -- you know, we could add that as
an item if the Commissioners want to discuss that at that time, if
that's the will of the Board.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Sounds good.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Commissioner Saunders.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: I don't have any problem in
relaxing the requirements, but what I don't want to see is 200 people
in the boardroom even though we relax those standards, because, you
know -- and we may have that. So we just have to be careful. I
don't mind bringing the employees in and getting the photographs,
but if we, for example, had relaxed all the standards two weeks ago,
this room would have been completely filled, and I don't think that
that -- we're ready for that yet. I'm certain that we'll be ready for it
in the fall when we come back in September. But we only have a
few more meetings, and it's not going to be that much of a burden --
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Status quo.
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: -- to just be careful. So
bring staff in, but let's don't open up this to a large crowd just yet.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay. And what about employee
photographs?
COMMISSIONER SAUNDERS: Well, I think that's fine. I
think it's fine.
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CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: All right. So next meeting, 20 of
them, just like that. No. When you deem it appropriate, but I
think -- I don't want these employees -- you know, that's the one
thing -- and I've said it again, and I will also say it, you know,
coming from the city, the way we honor our employees is so
refreshing and so -- it just -- it makes you realize who really is
making you as a commissioner look good, and it's the employees.
And to honor them and to bring them in, I think, is extremely
important.
One last thing. Because of my involvement with the 16-county
coalition, we did go on an airboat ride on Lake Okeechobee, and the
Fish and Wildlife said, you know, you should look at Lake Trafford.
So we did that on Friday. And so what -- with your indulgence,
because I'm one commissioner, but I think it should take us all -- I
would like staff to come back with a presentation on the state of Lake
Trafford today based on what it was, what it became, and what it is
today, and just to say what issues we can address. So if that's -- are
we okay with that?
COMMISSIONER McDANIEL: And the caveat on that is that
was one of the reasons why I was pushing for that resolution to move
away from the -- or to the mechanized extraction of vegetation and
such, because the practices haven't changed in Lake Trafford from
what caused that condition that Dr. Yilmaz was so instrumental in
cleaning up. So I'd love to see all that.
CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: Okay. Thank you very much. The
meeting is adjourned.
**** Commissioner McDaniel moved, seconded by Commissioner
Solis and carried that the following items under the Consent and
Summary Agendas be approved and/or adopted ****
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Item #16A1
RECORDING THE AMENDED FINAL PLAT OF HACIENDA
LAKES PARKWAY, APPLICATION NUMBER PL20200002273
(FKA HACIENDA LAKES BUSINESS PARK), APPROVAL OF
THE STANDARD FORM CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF THE
AMOUNT OF THE PERFORMANCE SECURITY - THE
DEVELOPER HAS REMOVED THE BUSINESS PARK PORTION
FROM THE PLAT BOUNDARY AND CHANGED THE NAME
OF THE PLAT FROM HACIENDA LAKES BUSINESS PARK TO
HACIENDA LAKES PARKWAY
Item #16A2
RECORDING THE MINOR FINAL PLAT OF NAPLES COASTAL
SHOPPES, APPLICATION NUMBER PL20200002470 –
LOCATED OFF THE EASTSIDE OF COLLIER BLVD, JUST
SOUTH OF MANANTEE ROAD
Item #16A3
RECORDING THE FINAL PLAT OF AVALON PARK PHASE 4,
(APPLICATION NUMBER PL20210000173) APPROVAL OF THE
STANDARD FORM CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF THE AMOUNT OF THE
PERFORMANCE SECURITY
Item #16A4
RECORDING THE FINAL PLAT OF VALENCIA TRAILS
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NAPLES – PLAT TWO (APPLICATION NUMBER
PL20210000056) APPROVAL OF THE STANDARD FORM
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AND
APPROVAL OF THE AMOUNT OF THE PERFORMANCE
SECURITY
Item #16A5
FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE POTABLE WATER FACILITIES
FOR THOMAS RILEY ARTISANS’ GUILD, PL20200000172,
ACCEPT THE CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF THE
POTABLE WATER, AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY
MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO RELEASE THE UTILITIES
PERFORMANCE SECURITY (UPS) AND FINAL OBLIGATION
BOND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $5,396 TO THE
PROJECT ENGINEER OR THE DEVELOPER’S DESIGNATED
AGENT – LOCATED ON RAIL HEAD BLVD
Item #16A6
FINAL ACCEPTANCE AND ACCEPT THE CONVEYANCE OF
THE POTABLE WATER AND SEWER UTILITY FACILITIES
FOR WILLOUGHBY PRESERVE, PL20180000670 AND
AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE,
TO RELEASE THE FINAL OBLIGATION BOND IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $4,000 TO THE PROJECT ENGINEER OR THE
DEVELOPER’S DESIGNATED AGENT – LOCATED ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF IMMOKALEE ROAD AT AIRPOR-PULLING
ROAD
Item #16A7
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FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE POTABLE WATER AND
SEWER UTILITY FACILITIES FOR 7-ELEVEN #34816,
PL20210000508 – FINAL INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON
APRIL 29, 2021 AND FOUND THE FACILITIES TO BE
SATISFACTORY
Item #16A8
FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE POTABLE WATER AND
SEWER UTILITY FACILITIES AND ACCEPT THE
CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF THE POTABLE WATER
FACILITIES FOR MAGNOLIA SQUARE APARTMENTS PHASE
1, PL20210000226 – FINAL INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED
ON FEBRUARY 26, 2021 AND FOUND THE FACILITIES TO BE
SATISFACTORY
Item #16A9
THE CLERK OF COURTS TO RELEASE A PERFORMANCE
BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500 WHICH WAS POSTED AS
A DEVELOPMENT GUARANTY FOR A BLASTING PERMIT
(AR-2205) FOR WORK ASSOCIATED WITH CAMDEN COVE
AT BRITTANY BAY
Item #16A10
RECOGNIZING FY 2021/22 TRANSPORTATION
DISADVANTAGED PLANNING GRANT FUNDING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $27,906 TO THE COLLIER METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION FROM THE COMMISSION FOR
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THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED AND TO
AUTHORIZE THE NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENT
Item #16A11
ACKNOWLEDGING THE COLLIER METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION’S (MPO) PLANNING (PL)
GRANT FOR FY 21/22 AND RECOGNIZING THE MPO
BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $548,485, EFFECTIVE JULY 1,
2021 – TO CONDUCT TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
ACTIVITIES THAT MUST MEET FEDERAL/STATE
REQUIREMENTS FOR URBANIZED AREAS WITH MORE
THAN 50,000 RESIDENT
Item #16A12
RELEASE OF CODE ENFORCEMENT LIENS WITH A VALUE
OF $30,915.00 FOR PAYMENT OF $4,745.00 IN THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TITLED BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS V. SANTA BARBARA GRANADA VILLAS
LLC, SANTA BARBARA GARDEN VILLAS LLC, SANTA
BARBARA LANDINGS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSN INC.,
CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE CASE NOS.
CEEX20090003795, CEEX20110000460, AND CEEX20110009481,
RELATING TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 201 SANTA CLARA
DRIVE, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA – VIOLATIONS
CONSISTING OF LITTER, WOOD, GLASS, PLASTIC, AND
OTHER PUTRESCIBLE WASTE
Item #16A13
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A WORK ORDER UNDER AGREEMENT NO. 16-6663 TO AJAX
PAVING INDUSTRIES OF FLORIDA, LLC., FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE “GOODLETTE ROAD PAVED
SHOULDER IMPROVEMENTS” PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT
OF $279,066.52 AND THE NECESSARY BUDGET
AMENDMENTS
Item #16A14
APPROVAL OF A COMMERCIAL EXCAVATION PERMIT
PL20200002472 TO EXCAVATE AND REMOVE AN
ADDITIONAL 23,924,047 CUBIC YARDS OF MATERIAL FROM
THE EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING APPROVED STEWART
MINE
Item #16A15 – Moved to Item #11J (Per Agenda Change Sheet)
Item #16A16
AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND (PARCEL
POND3EA) REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
RANDALL BOULEVARD PROJECT (PROJECT #60065) AND
AUTHORIZE THE NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENTS –
FOLIO #40230040201
Item #16A17
AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND (PARCEL
151FEE) AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
(PARCEL 151TCE) REQUIRED FOR THE VANDERBILT
BEACH ROAD EXTENSION (PROJECT NO. 60168) – FOLIO
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#24745002349
Item #16A18
PROVIDING AN AFTER-THE-FACT APPROVAL FOR THE
SUBMITTAL OF WEST GOODLETTE-FRANK ROAD AREA
JOINT STORMWATER-SEWER PROJECT AMENDMENT NO. 3
FOR SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
AGREEMENT NO. 4600003762 TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT
THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2021
Item #16A19
RECOGNIZING A PUBLIC TRANSIT GRANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND THE COLLIER METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES FEDERAL
PASS-THROUGH 49 USC § 5305(D) FUNDING AND TO
AUTHORIZE NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR
GRANT REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $128,028 -
PROVIDING FOR THE MPO’S PARTICIPATION IN FIXED
ROUTE TRANSIT PLANNING ACTIVITIES AS DESCRIBED IN
THE MPO’S UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM
Item #16A20
A WORK ORDER WITH APTIM ENVIRONMENTAL &
INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC.; TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR 2022-2023 LOCAL
GOVERNMENT FUNDING REQUEST UNDER CONTRACT
NO.18-7432-CZ FOR TIME AND MATERIAL NOT TO EXCEED
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$22,532.00, AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE THE
WORK ORDER, AND MAKE A FINDING THAT THIS ITEM
PROMOTES TOURISM - ASSISTING THE COUNTY WITH
PREPARATION OF THE 2022-2023 LGFR FOR COLLIER
COUNTY’S SHORE PROTECTION PROJECTS; SOUTH MARCO
ISLAND AND COLLIER COUNTY BEACH RENOURISHMENT
PROJECTS, AND THE COUNTY’S INLET PROJECTS: WIGGINS
PASS AND DOCTORS PASS
Item #16C1
APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FL-9294, UNDER CONTRACT NO.
19-7592 BUILDING AUTOMATION ENERGY MANAGEMENT
SERVICES, FROM JUICE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. D/B/A PLUG
SMART, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A
PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $425,640.00, TO
REPLACE THE PROPRIETARY N2 JOHNSON CONTROLS
METASYS BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM WITH NEW
BACNET RELIABLE CONTROLS AT THE NORTH COLLIER
REGIONAL PARK. (PROJECT NO. 50221)
Item #16C2
A WORK ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $457,680, PURSUANT
TO A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION UNDER AGREEMENT NO.
14-6213 TO DOUGLAS N. HIGGINS, INC., AND AUTHORIZING
THE NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE NCRWTP
SURGE CONTROL SYSTEM (PROJECT NO. 70136) – FOR
INSTALLATION OF A PRESSURE VESSEL, CONTROLS, AND
ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT AT THE NCRWTP TO DAMPEN
THE INERTIAL FORCES AND EQUALIZE THE FLOW AFTER
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THE PLANT’S HIGH SERVICE PUMPS START UP OR IF THEY
LOSE POWER SUDDENLY
Item #16C3
A CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT, AND
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH
BEACHWALK RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION, INC., FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A WALL AROUND AN
EXISTING WASTEWATER PUMP STATION, AT A COST OF
$100 – LOCATED ON 91ST AVE N IN NAPLES PARK
Item #16C4 – Moved to Item #11L (Per Agenda Change Sheet)
Item #16C5
A PURCHASE ORDER, PURSUANT TO AGREEMENT NO. 19-
7527, FOR THE “ISLES OF CAPRI PUMP STATION
GENERATOR ADDITION”, PROJECT NUMBER 70069 TO
SIMMONDS ELECTRICAL OF NAPLES INC., IN THE AMOUNT
OF $425,327.37 - PROVIDING FOR THE ADDITION OF A 250-
KILOWATT DIESEL GENERATOR WITH ALL ASSOCIATED
INFRASTRUCTURE, INSTRUMENTATION, AND CONTROLS
Item #16C6
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 20-7709,
“SOUTH COUNTY WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY PUMP
STATION NO. 5 & PIPING IMPROVEMENTS," WITH
DOUGLAS N. HIGGINS, INC., AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR
TO SIGN THE CHANGE ORDER. (PROJECT NUMBER 70251) –
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FOR A TIME EXTENSION OF 101 DAYS (31%) TO ALLOW
FOR THE EXPLORATORY WORK, SCHEDULING AND
TAPPING OF THE 24-INCH PCCP PIPE, AND RESUMPTION OF
WORK AT THE SITE
Item #16C7
A WORK ORDER TO QUALITY ENTERPRISES USA, INC., IN
THE AMOUNT OF $458,686.47, FOR BID NO. 2104-002 UNDER
A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (“RFQ”) FOR THE “PUMP
STATION 305.01 REHABILITATION” PROJECT, PURSUANT
TO AGREEMENT NO. 14-6213 (PROJECT NUMBER 70141) –
THE PROJECT IS LOCATED IN A COMMERCIAL STRIP MALL
PARKING LOT AT 3805 EAST TAMIAMI TRAIL
Item #16C8
A WORK ORDER TO KYLE CONSTRUCTION INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $391,400.00, FOR BID NO. 2104-003 UNDER A
REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (“RFQ”) FOR THE “PUMP
STATION 308.04 REHABILITATION” PROJECT, PURSUANT
TO AGREEMENT NO. 14-6213, AND AUTHORIZE THE
NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENT (PROJECT NUMBER
70240) - THE PROJECT IS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF
ANDREW DRIVE AT 2316 ANDREW DRIVE
Item #16C9
A WORK ORDER TO KYLE CONSTRUCTION INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $460,697.50, FOR BID NO. 2104-004 UNDER A
REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (“RFQ”) FOR THE “PUMP
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STATION 309.02 REHABILITATION” PROJECT, PURSUANT
TO AGREEMENT NO. 14-6213, AND AUTHORIZE THE
NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENT (PROJECT NUMBER
70240) - THE PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 1084 CARDINAL
STREET, JUST SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN
CARDINAL STREET AND ESTEY AVENUE/FLAMINGO
DRIVE
Item #16C10
A WORK ORDER TO KYLE CONSTRUCTION INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $503,117.50, FOR BID NO. 2104-005 UNDER A
REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (“RFQ”) FOR THE “PUMP
STATION 309.10 REHABILITATION” PROJECT, PURSUANT
TO AGREEMENT NO. 14-6213, AND AUTHORIZE THE
NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENT (PROJECT NUMBER
70240) - THE PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 2121 RIVER REACH
DRIVE
Item #16C11
AWARD INVITATION TO BID (“ITB”) NO. 21-7829,
“OVERHEAD CRANE AND HOIST PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR” TO MATERIAL HANDLING
SYSTEMS, INC.
Item #16C12
AWARD INVITATION FOR QUALIFICATION (“IFQ”) NO. 20-
7789, “DESIGNATED DRIVEWAY CONTRACTOR SERVICES,”
TO BONNESS, INC., COASTAL CONCRETE PRODUCTS, LLC
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D/B/A COASTAL SITE DEVELOPMENT, COUGAR
CONTRACTING, LLC, AND WAYPOINT CONTRACTING INC,
AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENTS
Item #16C13
AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. 21-7838, “VANDERBILT
BEACH PARKING GARAGE REPAIRS,” TO BROWNING
CHAPMAN, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $889,700.00,
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES AGREEMENT, AND APPROVE THE REQUESTED
BUDGET AMENDMENT – FOR REQUIRED MAINTENANCE
TO ADDRESS SEVERE OXIDATION ON THE METAL
SECTIONS OF THE TOP-LEVEL TRELLIS DUE TO EXPOSURE
TO WEATHER ELEMENTS
Item #16C14
APPROVAL OF A $445,714.36 WORK ORDER UNDER A
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (“RFQ”) FOR AGREEMENT NO.
14-6213 TO QUALITY ENTERPRISES USA, INC., AND TO
AUTHORIZE THE NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENT, FOR
THE BOYNE SOUTH AND PELICAN BAY WATER QUALITY
MONITORING PANELS (PROJECT NO. 71010) - WORK
INCLUDES FURNISHING TWO FULLY OPERATIONAL
WATER QUALITY MONITORING PANELS AND ELECTRICAL
PANELS
Item #16D1
THE SECOND ALLOCATION OF EMERGENCY RENTAL
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ASSISTANCE FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FROM
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY IN THE AMOUNT OF
$9,088,102, NOTIFY THE BOARD OF REVISED
CERTIFICATION OF AWARD TERMS, AUTHORIZE AND
EXTENDED TEMPORARY FULL-TIME STAFF; AND
AUTHORIZE THE NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENT
Item #16D2
AN “AFTER-THE-FACT” FIRST AMENDMENT AND
ATTESTATION STATEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON
AGING FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC. AND TO
TRANSFER FUNDS FROM THE OLDER AMERICAN ACT
PROGRAM IIIE SERVICES TO TITLE IIIES SUPPLEMENTAL
SERVICES
Item #16D3
THE FY20-21 STATE AID TO LIBRARIES GRANT FUNDING IN
THE AMOUNT OF $140,941 AND AUTHORIZE THE
NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENTS - FUNDS WILL BE
USED TO PURCHASE LIBRARY MATERIALS, SERVICES,
EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER LIBRARY NEEDS, SUCH AS THE
HIRING OF TEMPORARY PERSONNEL TO PROVIDE DIRECT
SERVICES TO OUR LIBRARY CUSTOMERS
Item #16D4
AUTHORIZING BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO REFLECT THE
ESTIMATED FUNDING FOR THE COMMUNITY CARE FOR
THE ELDERLY, ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE INITIATIVE, AND
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HOME CARE FOR THE ELDERLY PROGRAMS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,385,912; $31,322 IN CO-PAYMENT
CONTRIBUTIONS, AND THE ESTIMATED CASH MATCH OF
$30,000
Item #16D5
AWARD REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 21-1000 TO KELLY
BROTHERS, INC., FOR THE “951 BOAT RAMP AND
FLOATING DOCKS” PROJECT, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO OPEN
A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $613,378.20, AND
APPROVE THE NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENT - THE
EXISTING BOAT RAMP AND SEAWALL NEED REPAIR AND
THE COUNTY WILL BE ADDING A CONCRETE FLOATING
DECK TO THE SITE FOLLOWING THE REPAIR
Item #16D6 – Withdrawn (Per Agenda Change Sheet)
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIRMAN TO SIGN THE FOURTH AMENDMENT BETWEEN
COLLIER COUNTY AND PRESTIGE HOME CENTERS, INC. TO
EXTEND THE AGREEMENT TERM AND INCREASE FUNDING
IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 FOR THE STATE HOUSING
INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP DEMOLITION AND/OR
REPLACEMENT OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING PROGRAM
Item #16D7
FEE WAIVERS GRANTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF DOMESTIC
ANIMAL SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2020
THROUGH MARCH 31, 2021 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
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PROCESS ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2018-106 IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,083
Item #16D8
A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN COLLIER
COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE
COLLIER COUNTY HUNGER & HOMELESS COALITION, INC.
FOR $275,393 OF FY2019 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT
FUNDS-CARES ACT FUNDING ROUND 2 AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIRPERSON TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT
Item #16D9
TWO (2) MORTGAGE SATISFACTIONS FOR THE STATE
HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP LOAN PROGRAM IN
THE AMOUNT OF $9,000 AND THE ASSOCIATED BUDGET
AMENDMENT – PROPERTY LOCATED AT 671 27TH STREET
SW AND 4581 22ND AVE NE
Item #16D10
A STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP SPONSOR
FIRST AMENDMENT WITH HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION OF SW FLORIDA, INC. D/B/A HELP FOR THE
SHIP PURCHASE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM STRATEGY -
REDUCING THE AWARD AMOUNT FROM $200,000 TO $7,000
AND (B) REVISE THE PROJECT COMPONENT TO ALLOW
PAYMENT OF $1,000 PER APPROVED FILE ASSISTED
Item #16D11
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A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOW CONTINUOUS
OPERATION OF THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM PRIOR TO THE EXECUTION OF
THE 2021/2022 FUNDING AWARD
Item #16D12
APPROVAL OF THE AFTER-THE-FACT SUBMITTAL OF A
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE
FOR RESILIENT COMMUNITIES GRANT APPLICATION IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,446,255 – PARTNERING THE COLLIER
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PARTNERS IN
HEALTH, THE COALITION OF IMMOKALEE WORKERS, AND
MISSION PENIEL
Item #16D13
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ADVERTISE AN ORDINANCE TO
ESTABLISH A LOCAL PROVIDER PARTICIPATION FUND
FOR THE DIRECTED PAYMENT PROGRAM TO BE SOLELY
FUNDED BY ASSESSMENTS ON COLLIER COUNTY
HOSPITALS OWNED PROPERTY OR PROPERTY USED AS A
HOSPITAL, AUTHORIZE COUNTY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE
TO SIGN THE AHCA LETTER OF AGREEMENT, AND
AUTHORIZE NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Item #16D14
AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRPERSON TO SIGN THE FIRST
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GRANT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT BETWEEN COLLIER
COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCE FOR STRUCTURAL
STABILIZATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE HISTORIC
ROBERTS RANCH HOME AT THE IMMOKALEE PIONEER
MUSEUM AT ROBERTS RANCH
Item #16D15
AWARD REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 33646-1, “ROBERTS
RANCH STABILIZATION AND REHABILITATION” PROJECT
UNDER AGREEMENT NO. 19-7525, ANNUAL AGREEMENT
FOR GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES, TO CAPITAL
CONTRACTORS, LLC AND AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A
PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $636,500, FOR
STABILIZATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE ROBERTS
RANCH FAMILY HOUSE, AND APPROVE THE NECESSARY
BUDGET AMENDMENT
Item #16D16
AWARD INVITATION TO BID “ITB” NO. 21-7841,
“PERMANENT SAFETY BARRIERS FOR BUS DRIVERS,” TO
QUEEN CITY ENGINEERING & DESIGN, LLC UNDER
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION GRANT SECTION
5307 FY 2018 AND FY 2020 AND AUTHORIZE THE
CHAIRPERSON TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT
Item #16E1
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FROM ENVIRONMENTAL
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PRODUCTS GROUP, INC., AS A SINGLE SOURCE VENDOR,
FOR FLEET PARTS AND SERVICES OF THE ELGIN STREET
SWEEPER AND VACTOR VACUUM TRUCK IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 ANNUALLY
Item #16E2
MODIFICATION #1 TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PERFORMANCE GRANT (EMPG) AGREEMENT G0093 WITH
THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
TO ALLOW FOR AN EXTENSION OF 90 DAYS TO THE
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE - EXTENDING THE PERIOD OF
PERFORMANCE FROM JUNE 30, 2021 TO SEPTEMBER 30,
2021, WHICH WILL ALLOW THE COUNTY TO RECEIVE AND
PROCESS EXPENDITURES RELATED TO THE PROBABLE
DELAYS IN RECEIVING ORDERED SUPPLIES AND
EQUIPMENT AS A RESULT OF THE CURRENT EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT
Item #16E3
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS PREPARED BY THE
PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION FOR CHANGE ORDERS
AND OTHER CONTRACTUAL MODIFICATIONS REQUIRING
BOARD APPROVAL
Item #16F1
RESOLUTION 2021-113: AMENDMENTS (APPROPRIATING
GRANTS, DONATIONS, CONTRIBUTIONS OR INSURANCE
PROCEEDS) TO THE FY20-21 ADOPTED BUDGET
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Item #16G1
AWARD REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (“RPS”)
NO. 20-7806, “AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (AIP)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR AIRPORTS (FAA FUNDED),”
TO AVCON, INC, HOLE MONTES, INC, AND ATKINS NORTH
AMERICA, INC., AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE
AGREEMENTS
Item #16J1
RECORD IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, THE CHECK NUMBER (OR OTHER
PAYMENT METHOD), AMOUNT, PAYEE, AND PURPOSE FOR
WHICH THE REFERENCED DISBURSEMENTS WERE DRAWN
FOR THE PERIODS BETWEEN MAY 13, 2021 AND MAY 26,
2021 PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 136.06
Item #16J2
BOARD APPROVED AND DETERMINE VALID PUBLIC
PURPOSE FOR INVOICES PAYABLE AND PURCHASING
CARD TRANSACTIONS AS OF JUNE 2, 2021
Item #16K1 – Continued to the June 22, 2021BCC Meeting
(Per Agenda Change Sheet)
RECOMMENDATION TO TAKE NO FURTHER ACTION WITH
RESPECT TO A PUBLIC PETITION REQUESTING THAT
COLLIER COUNTY ENACT AN ORDINANCE TO PROTECT
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FIREARM OWNERS FROM FEDERAL OR STATE
GOVERNMENT INTRUSION
Item #16K2
A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE LAWSUIT STYLED
PATRICIA FREY V. COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS, (CASE NO. 20-CA-1452), NOW PENDING
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR
THE SUM OF $29,000 – RELATED TO A TRIP AN FALL
INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED ON A GULF SHORE BLVD.
SIDEWALK ON APRIL 15, 2018
Item #16K3
A STIPULATED FINAL JUDGMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$87,500.00, PLUS STATUTORY ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND
COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,215.00, FOR THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $103,715.00 FOR THE TAKING OF PARCEL
1206FEE, REQUIRED FOR THE VANDERBILT BEACH ROAD
EXPANSION PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 60168
Item #16K4
A STIPULATED ORDER OF TAKING AND FINAL JUDGMENT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,250.00 FOR THE TAKING OF
PARCELS 336FEE AND 336TDRE, REQUIRED FOR THE
VANDERBILT BEACH ROAD EXPANSION PROJECT,
PROJECT NO. 60168
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Item #16K5
A STIPULATED FINAL JUDGMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$93,250.00, PLUS STATUTORY ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND
EXPERT COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,286.50, FOR THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $116,536.50 FOR THE TAKING OF
PARCELS 1113FEE AND 1113DE, REQUIRED FOR THE
VANDERBILT BEACH ROAD EXPANSION PROJECT,
PROJECT NO. 60168
Item #16K6
A STIPULATED FINAL JUDGMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$117,800.00, PLUS STATUTORY ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND
COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,455.00, FOR THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $122,255.00 FOR THE TAKING OF PARCEL
231FEE, REQUIRED FOR THE VANDERBILT BEACH ROAD
EXPANSION PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 60168
Item #16K7
A STIPULATED FINAL JUDGMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$60,100.00, PLUS STATUTORY ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND
COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,195.00, FOR THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $69,295.00 FOR THE TAKING OF PARCEL
1229FEE, REQUIRED FOR THE VANDERBILT BEACH ROAD
EXPANSION PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 60168
Item #16K8
A REVISED TRI-PARTY DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTION
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AGREEMENT WITH AVE MARIA DEVELOPMENT AND THE
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND APPROVE THE ISSUANCE
OF EDUCATIONAL IMPACT FEE CREDITS TO THE
DEVELOPER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON SCHOOL BOARD PROPERTY
WITHIN THE TOWN OF AVE MARIA
Item #16K9
RESOLUTION 2021-114: RE-APPOINTING JOHN J. AGNELLI
AND VICTORIA TRACY TO THE INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Item #16K10
RESOLUTION 2021-115: RE-APPOINTING SONJA SAMEK TO
THE PUBLIC TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Item #17A
ORDINANCE 2021-22: AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER
2004-41, AS AMENDED, THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, WHICH INCLUDES THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE
UNINCORPORATED AREA OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING THE APPROPRIATE ZONING ATLAS MAP OR
MAPS BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF
THE HEREIN DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY FROM THE
GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-4) ZONING DISTRICT WITHIN
THE IMMOKALEE AREA OVERLAY AND THE MAIN STREET
OVERLAY SUBDISTRICT, WELLFIELD RISK MANAGEMENT
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SPECIAL TREATMENT OVERLAY ZONE W-3 AND W-4, AND
AIRPORT OVERLAY, TO A COMMERCIAL PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (CPUD) ZONING DISTRICT WITHIN THE
IMMOKALEE AREA OVERLAY AND THE MAIN STREET
OVERLAY SUBDISTRICT, WELLFIELD RISK MANAGEMENT
SPECIAL TREATMENT OVERLAY ZONE W-3 AND W-4, AND
AIRPORT OVERLAY FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS
IMMOKALEE 7-ELEVEN CPUD. THE PROJECT WILL ALLOW
DEVELOPMENT OF A GASOLINE SERVICE STATION
INCLUDING A FOOD STORE AND CAR WASH. THE
PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
MAIN STREET (SR 29) AND NORTH 9TH STREET,
IMMOKALEE IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 47 SOUTH, RANGE
29 EAST, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONSISTING OF
3.04± ACRES; AND BY PROVIDING FOR PARTIAL REPEAL
OF ORDINANCE NO. 94-33; AND BY PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (PL20200000756) (THIS IS A COMPANION
TO ITEM #17B - ASW-PL20190001744)
Item #17B
RESOLUTION 2021-116: GRANTING A WAIVER FROM THE
MINIMUM REQUIRED SEPARATION OF 500 FEET BETWEEN
FACILITIES WITH FUEL PUMPS PURSUANT TO SECTION
5.05.05.B OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
MAIN STREET (SR 29) AND NORTH 9TH STREET,
IMMOKALEE, ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 1, 7-ELEVEN #1045471
SUBDIVISION, IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 47 SOUTH, RANGE
29 EAST, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA. (PL20190001744)
(THIS IS A COMPANION TO ITEM #17A - PUDZ-
June 8, 2021
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Item #17C
RESOLUTION 2021-117: PETITION VAC-PL20200002465, TO
DISCLAIM, RENOUNCE AND VACATE THE COUNTY AND
THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN A PORTION OF THE 10-FOOT
DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG
THE SOUTHERLY BORDER OF LOT 14, CORPORATE
SQUARE AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 14, PAGE 27 OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
LOCATED IN SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 49 SOUTH, RANGE 25
EAST, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA AND TO ACCEPT
PETITIONER’S GRANT OF A 10-FOOT DRAINAGE
EASEMENT TO REPLACE THE VACATED DRAINAGE
EASEMENT
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There being no further business for the good of the County, the
meeting was adjourned by order of the Chair at 12:53 p.m.
June 8, 2021
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS/EX
OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD(S) OF
SPECIAL DISTRICTS UNDER ITS CONTROL
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PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK
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These minutes approved by the Board on /4"/i3/ ( , as
presented . - or as corrected .
TRANSCRIPT PREPARED ON BEHALF OF FORT MYERS
COURT REPORTING BY TERRI LEWIS, FPR, COURT
REPORTER AND NOTARY PUBLIC.
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