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BCC Minutes 12/04/2008 W (Marco Island) December 4, 2008 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF MARCO ISLAND SPECIAL JOINT WORKSHOP MEETING Naples, Florida, December 4,2008 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Board of County Commissioners, in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met in a Special Joint Workshop with the City Council of Marco Island on this date at I :00 PM, at the Community Meeting Room, 51 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, Florida with the following members present: Chairman: Commissioner Tom Henning Vice Chairman: Commissioner Donna Fiala Commissioner Frank Halas Commissioner Jim Coletta Commissioner Fred Coyle Marco Island City Council Members Chairman: Council Member Bill Trotter Vice Chairman: Council Member Frank Recker Council Member Jerry Gibson Council Member Wayne Waldack Council Member Rob Popoff Council Member Chuck Kiester Council Member Ted Forcht ALSO PRESENT: Jim Mudd, County Manager JeffKlatzkow, County Attorney Steven Thompson, City Manager Alan Gabriel, City Attorney tI.~. .~~'" -' ;....-,... " . ._~...c~,c AGENDA December 4, 2008 1 :00 p.m. BCC Joint Workshop W / City of Marco Island Marco Island City Hall Tom Henning, Chairman, District 3 Donna Fiala, Vice-Chairman, District 1 Frank Halas, Commissioner, District 2 Fred W. Coyle, Commissioner, District 4 James Coletta, Commissioner, District 5 NOTICE: ALL PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK ON ANY AGENDA ITEM MUST REGISTER PRIOR TO SPEAKING. SPEAKERS MUST REGISTER WITH THE CITY MANAGER PRIOR TO THE PRESENTATION OF THE AGENDA ITEM TO BE ADDRESSED. ALL REGISTERED PUBLIC SPEAKERS WILL RECEIVE UP TO FOUR (4) MINUTES UNLESS THE TIME IS ADJUSTED BY THE CHAIRMAN. COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2004-05, AS AMENDED, REQUIRES THA T 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, TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY COUNCIL OF MARCI ISLAND. Page 1 December 4, 2008 1. Roll Call 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 3. What Works Well in City and County Cooperation and Services a. CAT Bus System b. Hurricane and Emergency Management Coordination 4. Items for Discussion a. EMS and Fire b. Law Enforcement c. Town Center Redevelopment Area d. Community Development/Affordable Housing 5. Conclusion - Items for Next Discussion - Proposed Meetings a. March 2009 b. July 2009 6. Adjourn INQUIRIES CONCERNING CHANGES TO THE BOARD'S AGENDA SHOULD BE MADE TO THE COUNTY MANAGER'S OFFICE AT 252-8383. Page 2 December 4, 2008 December 4, 2008 1. Roll Call Roll Call was taken and a quorum was established. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Invocation was given and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A packet entitled "City Council of Marco Island and Board of Collier County Commissioners Special Joint Meeting" dated December 4, 2008 was provided for review. A Power Point presentation was shown on the following agenda items. 3. What Works Well in City and County Cooperation and Services Presenters: Michael Murphy, Marco Island Fire/Rescue Chief Dan Summers, Director of Bureau of Emergency Services, Collier County (A) CAT Bus System Chief Mnrphy reviewed the positive aspects of the Collier Area Transit (CAT) Bus system which assists in providing transportation for the public and work force serving Marco Island. (B) Hurricane and Emergency Management Coordination Chief Murphy outlined the positive working relationship between Collier County and the City of Marco Island in Emergency Management noting a City employee is stationed at the Emergency Operations Center during periods of emergencies (hurricanes, etc.). This assists in providing coordinated communications. Dan Summers reported FEMA offers Emergency Management Training ("Integrated Approach to Emergency Management Program") in Maryland for Public Officials. He noted in the future, the Program may be available in Collier County and the new Emergency Operations Center will also provide more opportunities for the training of individuals in Emergency Management. It was noted the City of Marco Island has a new Emergency Operations Center which is interfaced to the Collier County Emergency Operations Center. 4. Items for Discussion Presenter: Michael Murphy, Marco !sland Fire/Rescue Chief (A) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Fire Chief Murphy provided an overview on the status on the cooperative working relationship between Collier County and the City of Marco Island EMS and Fire Services highlighting the following: . The cooperation results in the saving of tax dollars and lives. . Marco Island assigns 2 employees to Collier County facilities on a full time basis . The City and County have ajoint agreement for an Advanced Life Support Engine. 2 December 4, 2008 . There is a trial response agreement valid for Nov. 2008 - April 2009 which alters the response system to respond with only the vehicles necessary for a particular emergency event. Mr. Popoff arrived at 1:24PM . Regionalization of Services is being investigated (City of Marco Island Fire Rescue/Collier County Fire/EMS, Isle of Capri Fire Rescue and Ochopee Fire Rescue (status - on hold). . Consolidation is also under consideration via a special taxing district (status - talks under way, plan developed). . Funding Sources are tax collections, user fees, Grants, etc. It was noted Marco Island does not charge for use of Emergency Transports and Treatments while Collier County does. He concluded noting the City of Marco Island residents should not be required to participate in costs burdens for new services associated with b'TOwth within the County (growth not associated with the Island, growth should pay for growth) and recommended 2 options to address the situation: la. Create a small work group consisting of One City Council Member and One County Commissioner with staff representatives assigned by Managers. . Mission: Return in 70 days possible suggestions on revenue utilization. I b. Create a small work group consisting of City and County Manager with staff members: . Mission: Return in 70 days possible suggestions on revenue utilization. Discussion ensued on the process of how growth should pay for growth. Chief Murphy noted consideration should be given to creating special tax districts (Municipal Service Benefit Unit, etc.) to provide revenue to pay for the required services in County growth areas such as Ave Maria, Big Cypress, etc. It was noted these areas currently pay impact fees to provide funds for capital improvements for services required by the new developments. On going operations in maintenance costs are a separate issue and could be examined. Discussion ensued regarding funding mechanisms, services provided and the purpose of the discussion. Councilman Popoff noted some residents of Marco Island are under the impression they are not receiving the full benefits of their taxes paid to the County due to the costs borne to the County for providing new services to growing areas. Commissioner Coyle noted as a City of Naples resident, he had the same view when he was on the Naples City Council. Once he was elected to the Board of County Commissioners he reviewed the issues, as an example in the area of law 3 December 4, 2008 enforcement (Collier County Sheriff's Office), the benefit received by the City of Naples outweighs the costs to the City. He recommended choosing option "lb" presented by Chief Murphy. Jim Mudd, Collier County Manager polled the Board of County Commissioners on choosing option "I b." with the majority in agreement. Commissioners Coletta and Henning did not agree. Discussion ensued regarding the basis for the County charging for on-site emergency services treatment and/or transporting of victims and possible other revenue sources (ear marks on 1.75 tolls for emergency responses to residents or non residents on the Alley, etc.). It was noted the City Council of Marco Island reached consensus on choosing option "1 b. " as presented. (B) Law Enforcement - Coordinating Services with Marco Island Police Department and Collier County Sheriff's Office. Presenters: Mike Pena, Lieutenant, Marco Island Police Dept. Kevin Rambosk, Collier County Sheriff Elect Lt. Pen a provided an overview of the City of Marco Island Police Department and related statistics highlighting the following: . The crime rate dropped from 2006 - 2007 . The Department partners with many organizations to help prevent crime (Schools, Parks and Recreation, Chamber of Commerce, etc.) . Community Outreach programs are utilized to increase communication between citizens and the Department . A variety of equipment is used to provide service (Cruisers, Golf Cart, Motorcycle, etc.) . The Department utilizes the Collier County Jail Facility and other services provided by the Collier County Sheriff's Office which provides a positive cost/benefit to the citizens. . Increased opportunities for cooperation include Commercial Vehicle Inspections, DUI checkpoints, Joint boat safety events and school shooting exercises, joint crime prevention unit, etc. Kevin Rambosk highlighted the following: . The crime rate in Collier County is 50% lower than other State of Florida County averages. . He attributes this statistic to the quality oflaw enforcement in the County. (Collier County Sheriffs' Office, City of Naples Police Dept. and City of Marco Island Dept., etc.) . Recommends the City of Marco Island City Council and the Collier County Sheriff's Office begin meeting on a regular basis to increase communication. 4 December 4, 2008 . Recommends the Board of County Commissioners and the Collier County Sheriff's Office begin meeting on a regular basis to increase communication. It was noted the Collier County Sheriffs Office has established a partnership with the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which assists in swiftly deporting "criminal" illegal aliens aiding in reducing economic burdens on the taxpayers. It was recommended all Counties participate in this partnership. Jim Mudd, Collier County Manager requested the Marco Island Police Chief Thom Carr contact Mr. Rambosk to review the two legislative changes approved by the Board of County Commissioners in the area of apprehension of criminals to assist in furthering these efforts at the State of Florida level. It was the consensus of the Marco Island City Council to accept Mr. Rambosk's recommendation to begin to meet "informally" to increase communication between the two groups. (C) Town Center Redevelopment Area (CRA) Presenters: Steve Olmsted, Community Development Director, City of Marco Island Randy Cohen, Comprehensive Planning Director, Collier County Mr. Olmsted and Mr. Cohen provided the status of the City of Marco Island Town Center District's achieving a designation as a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) and highlighted the following: . The intent is to re-develop deteriorating properties in the District. . Affordable housing is under consideration for the area. . Reviewed Statute (Chapter 163, Part III Florida Statute) The Statute requires defining an area as "slum or blight" to be categorized as a CRA. . A CRA allows the taxable assessment of properties identified in a particular area to be "frozen" at a certain date, with future tax revenues derived from the increase in property values being placed in a CRA fund for re-development of the area. . The CRA sunsets after a prescribed amount of time. . A CRA designation may be difficult for this area due to the existing re- development already occurring in the area. . The City of Naples CRA designation is still in effect and the Council should consider the length of duration for any CRA. Steven Thompson, Marco Island City Manager - noted the area would need to be deemed that "blight" exists. Further, he recommended the Council and Commission members consider the "but for involvement test" (but for public involvement in infrastructure improvements, etc., the area it will continue to decline) in determining the feasibility of a CRA. 5 December 4, 2008 Commissioner Henning left at 2:58PM It was noted in the City of Naples CRA, zero lot lines presented a challenge in the re-development process. It was recommended the Program consider acquiring properties with nF (Tax Incremental Funding) funds, etc. for control of blocks of properties to facilitate in the re-development. (D) Community Development/Affordable Housing Presenter: Steve Olmsted, Community Development Director, City of Marco Island Marcy Krumbine Director of Housing and Human Services Administration, Collier County Joe Schmitt, Administrator, Collier County CDES Mr. Olmsted and Ms. Krumbine provided an overview of Affordable Housing Program highlighting the following: . There is an Inter-local Agreement for Affordable Housing between the City of Marco Island and Collier County. . The agreement is a 3-year Agreement and is scheduled for automatic renewal September 30, 2009 unless notice is provided prior to April I, 2009. . Marco Island citizens meeting established guidelines are eligible for the services provided by the Program . The Agreement requires the City of Marco Island to pay 10% of annual building permit fees collected for new construction or $50,000, whichever is greater. . The funds are utilized for services such as tenant based rental assistance, start up of Collier County Housing Development Corp., legal fees, installation ofFEMA trailers for displaced citizens, etc. . There is an additional inter-local agreement for administration of the Federal "Entitlement Communities Grants" (Community Development Block Grant Funding) issued to the City of Marco Island. In conclusion, it was noted the options are to renew the Agreement as written or amend the Agreement for the next 3-year term commencing October 1,2009. Discussion ensued on if the agreement were to be renewed, given the current economic climate, could the Marco Island payments to the Program be temporarily deferred or reduced. It was determined Staff should review the agreement and determine if any revisions are necessary. 5. Conclusion - Items for Next Discussion. Proposed meetings: (A) March, 2009 (B) July, 2009 6 December 4, 2008 It was noted the most optimal time for another meeting would be in May of 2009 with the following possible topics for consideration . Park and Beach Facilities . 951 improvements . Streets and maintenance . Solid Waste Steve Thompson noted he would coordinate with Collier County Manager Jim Mudd to address any issues raised in today's meeting. Commissioner Fiala highlighted the following: . Permit received for the expanded parking at the 951 Boat Ramp. . 11 new docks and Fire/EMS boat proposed for Caxambas Boat Launch. . Developer contribution agreement reached for the Lowes development near the intersection of US 4l and Collier Blvd. . Possible Super Target proposed for the intersection of US 41 and Collier Blvd. . Landscaping Grants awarded for the area of Collier Blvd. north of the Judge Jolly Bridge to Mcllvane Bay. Additional grants will be pursued for landscaping Collier Blvd. Jim Mudd provided 2 handouts regarding "return on investments" indicating where the Marco Island Tax revenues are disbursed. If there are any questions on the documents, he requested individuals contact Steven Thompson, Marco Island City Manager who will forward them to him. Being no further business for the good of the County, the workshop concluded by order of the Chair at 3:32 P.M. ***** COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUN Y C ISSIONERS missioner To enning, Chairman ,-", " ATT!\St: DWIG~T E. BROCK, CLERK O,G. test ... to. ,\QlIU"re ~I. -- These Minutes approved by the Board/Committee on J-I. 3~ V or as amended . , as presented 7