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Resolution 2009-029 RESOLUTION NO. 2009-2..9- A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE BAYSHORE BEAUTIFICATION MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT, DECLARING A PUBLIC PURPOSE IN DONATING EXISTING TREES AND PLANT MATERIAL TO THE NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN RATHER THAN DISCARDING THAT PLANT MATERIAL, WHICH WILL BE REMOVED IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROJECT TO IMPROVE LIGHTING ON BA YSHORE BRIDGE. WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of Commissioners, as the Governing Body of the Bayshore Beautification Municipal Service Taxing Unit, wishes to donate existing palms (Chamaedorea cataractarum, quantity: 10, height: 8'-10'), trees (Lignum vitae, quantity:6, height:6'-8') and bromeliads in the estimated amount of $3,000.00 to the Naples Botanical Garden, a non-profit private Florida corporation, for its use rather than discarding the plant material, which will be removed in connection with installing lighting improvements on Bayshore Bridge, and; Whereas, the Naples Botanical Garden is open to the public and provides a public benefit in enhancing the recreational and cultural opportunities for the community, and; WHEREAS, the Bayshore MSTU's Advisory Board voted at its November 12, 2008, meeting to donate the trees and plant material to the Naples Botanical Garden because there is no other use for their relocation within the MSTU. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board hereby declares that there is a public purpose in donating existing palms (Chamaedorea cataractarum, quantity: 10, height: 8'-10'), trees (Lignum vitae, quantity:6, height:6'-8') and bromeliads in the estimated amount of $3,000.00 to the Naples Botanical Garden, a non-profit private Florida corporation, for its use rather than discarding the plant material, which will be removed in connection with installing lighting improvements on Bayshore Bridge. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this 10th day of February, 2009. " '::.J..) v . -.{'" BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER CO TY, FLORIDA ATTEST: C'. DWICJHT'E. ,BROCK,'~LERK ~"~'.' ~i:'W~~~ 1191llturt 0111' . .' AP~dr;J?J~eLuffiCienCY: Scott R. Teach Deputy County Attorney I\genda Item No. 1682 February 10, 2009 Page 1 of 10 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation that the Board approve a Resolution to donate plant materials from the Bayshore Beautification Municipal Service Taxing Unit (M.S.T.U.) to the Naples Botauical Garden, which will be excavated during the installation of lighting improvements to the Bayshore Brid~e and cannot be utilized elsewhere within the MSTU OBJECTIVE: To obtain Board approval of a resolution to donate plant materials from the Bayshore M.S.T.U, to the Naples Botanical Garden. CONSIDERATION: The Bayshore Beautification M.S,T.U. is the recipient of federal funding for the improved lighting of the Bayshore Bridge. Through this grant project, the plans indicate the removal of the existing plant material affected by the lighting project. The plans did not provide a new relocation for the material located in the bridge planter; therefore, the Bayshore Beautification MSTU voted to donate the existing palms (Charnaedorea cataractarum, quantity: 10, height: 8'-10'), trees (Lignum vitae, quantity: 6, height: 6'-8') and bromeliads to the Naples Botanical Garden, a non-profit private Florida corporation, for its use rather than discarding the plant material while lighting improvements are installed on the Bayshore Bridge, The value of the plant material is estimated to be $3,000.00. The Naples Botanical Garden is open to the public and provides a public benefit in enhancing the recreational and cultural opportunities for the community. The Bayshore MSTU's Advisory Board voted at its November 12, 2008, meeting to donate the trees and plant material to the Naples Botanical Garden because there was no other use for their relocation within the MSTU. FISCAL IMPACT: There will be no fiscal impact on the Board's budget. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney's Office, is not quasi-judicial and requires no ex parte disclosure, requires only a majority vote for approval, and is otherwise legally sufficient for Board action.-SRT GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This request for approval of the attached Resolution is consistent with the Collier County Growth Management Plan. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves the donation of plants from the Bayshore Beautification M.S.T.U. to the Naples Botanical Garden and authorizes the Board's chairman to sign the attached Resolution. Prepared By: Pamela Lulich, Landscape Operations Manager, Alternative Transportation Modes Department Attachment: (1) Resolution, (2) Minutes of the Bayshore Beautification MSTU Meeting 11-12- 09. Agenda Item No. 1682 February 10, 2009 Page 5 of 10 I Bayshore Beautification M.S.T.U. Advisory Committee 2885 Horseshoe Drive South Naples FL 34104 November 12, 2008 Minutes I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Bill Neal at 4:10 PM. D. Attendauce Members: Bill Neal, Tom Finn, Maurice Gutierrez (Excused), Conrad Willkomm, Victor Brittain, Dwight Oakley, Victoria Nicklos County: Tessie Sillery - MSTU Project Coordinator, Caroline Soto - Budget Analyst, Darryl Richard - Project Manager Others: Darlene Lafferty - Mancan, Karen Beatty - CRA ID. Approval of Agenda Add: VIII B. Request for Shrub Trimming V. A. General Discussion Move: VIII A. Bayshore Culrural Arts Disrrict Bridge Committee before V. Landscape Maintenance Report Add: VIII C. Signage Requests D. Meeting Locarion ThotnilS Finn moved to approve the agenda as amended. Second by Victor Brittain. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. IV. Approval of Minutes - October 15, 2008 Change: II Attendance - Michelle Arnold was present Victor Brittain moved to approve the minutes of October I5, 2008 as amended. Second by Thomtls Finn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. Approval of Minutes - September 10, 2008 Victor Brillain moved to approve the minutes of September IO, 2008 as submitted. Second by Thomtls Finn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. Bavshore Cultural Arts District Bridl!e Committee Agenda Item No. 1682 February 10, 2009 Page 6 of 10 A presentation was given by the Working Group on the following: (See attached) ~ Vision ~ Mission ~ Values ~ Objectives The following suggestions were made: i. Select one piece of Art that was prominent ii. Emphasis on the placement of the Sculpture - The Light House was preferred iii. Preserve and Relocate the Light House iv. Suggested a Feature Item (See attached Photo) Cost - $26,000 per Sculpture v. Purchasing Art in lieu of a "Call to Artists" Contest Bill Neal requested the item be added to the Agenda for the January 14,2009 meeting. Conrad Wilkkomm arrived 4:30 pm V. Landscape Maintenance Report - Ground Zero Bill Neal reques1ed confirmation (from a prior meeting) on the Committees decision to forego installation of Seasonal Banners. A. General Discussion - Victoria Nicklos reported the following Maintenance items: )} Comer of Linda and Bayshore - dead Tree Limb (dangling and was noted as a safety issue) )} Bayshore Dr. - overhanging Trees being struck by Boats Darryl Richard would review with Ground Zero )} Jeepers - 12 -15 ft. deep Pot Hole This was noted as a County item )} Large junction box and low hanging Electrical Wires - suggested installation of a Hedge and Bench for aesthetics Darryl Richard would review )} Lunar - Lamp Post is continuously burning Darryl Richard would review with rhe Lighting Conrractor )} New Moon - Pot Holes This was noted as a County item )} The Roads entering onto Bayshore - Hedges are not pruned properly and it was perceived as a Safety issue Ground Zero would be advised )} Overflowing trash receptacles The recommendation was made to contact the County for Pot Hole repairs. VI. Transportation Services Report A. Budget Report Caroline Solo distributed and reviewed. (See attached) 2 Agenda Item No. 16B2 February 10, 2009 Page 7 of 10 . Available Operating Expense $245,518.36 . Available Improvements General $2,430,930.00 Bill Neal questioned the dollar amount of un allocated monies tbat were available for Projects. Discussions ensued and it was determined that the available unallocated monies were $2,430,930.00 plus Reserves. It was stated that the FY08 carry forward was $2,044,200.00 and the anticipated Interest Accrual was $10,000 (Line Item 3.) Discussions ensued concerning future Project requests by the Committee and the creation of a Master Plan. It was determined that the Bayshore South Study was essential for development of a Master Plan. It was noted that ABB was preparing the preliminary review of the Project and Analysis. It was announced that ABB was conducting a Workshop at the CRA Office on December 4, 2008. The proposal was made to conduct MSTU Monthly meetings, It was determined that a Bayshore South Study would be completed April II, 2009. Darryl Richard distributed the ABB NTP. (See attached) Victor BriUain nwvedfor approval to convert back to once a nwnth meetings until such timJ! it becomJ!s mute. Second by Dwight Oakley. Motion carried unaninwusly 6-0. It was approved to conduct the December 10, 2008 meeting at the CRA Building. Victoria NickIos conveyed that the Bayshore Cultural Arts District Bridge Committee was waiting for direction from the MSTU Committee. It was suggested that the Bayshore Cultural Arts District Bridge Committee pursue other Funding mechanisms, Dwight Oakley nwved to suggest that the Bayshore Cultural Arts District Bridge CommiUee pursue publidprivate partnership funding for the projects that are under study. Second by Victor Briuain. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. B. Project Manager's Report -Tessie Sillery 1. FDOT LAP Grant Project - Completion ofthe Bridge Enhancement (Lights and Landscaping) is scheduled for Final Inspection 1-30-09. 3 Agenda Item No. 1682 February 10, 2009 Page 8 of 10 Victoria Nicklos moved to approve the MSTU will match 50/50 private funding for sculpture. Without a second the motion will not be considered Victoria Nicklos moved to approve the MSTU would match 50/50 private funding for sculpture up to the amount of $20,000. Without a second the motion will not be considered Victoria Nicklos moved to approve the MSTU to match half of the private funds up to $20,000 for the main piece of sculpture at the beginning of Bayshore. Second by Victor Brittain. Discussions ensued and it was distinguished that public input was a prerequisite. The motion was amended to include "Subject to approval of the piece(s)" Motion carried 4 ye s - 2 no - Dwight Oakley and Bill Neal voting no. David Jackson announced that the Naples Botanical Gardens was requesting permission to salvage rare and exotic plants that may be damaged during the Bridge enhancement. Discussions ensued and it was agreed if plant removal was required that the rare and exotics would be donated to the Naples Botanical Gardens. Discussions continued concerning County Policy concerning the Contractor Demolition and Removal Policy. Thomas Finn moved to approve the Botanical Gardens in their best discretion remove whatever desirable plants that are there and use good judgment and at their own expense. Without a second the motion will not be considered Thomas Finn moved to approve the Botanical Gardens in their best discretion remove whatever desirable Without a second the motion will not be considered Thomas Finn moved to donate the exotic and rare plants to the Botanical Gardens. Second by Victor Brittain. The motion was amended ro include "at the convenience of the Botanical Gardens to remove plants posthaste." Motion carried unanimously 6-0. 2. Crosswalks - Tessie Sillery - Complete 4 Agenda Item No. 1682 February 10, 2009 Page 9 of 10 3. FPL Utility Pole Work Causing Breakage - None C. Update South Bayshore Project - Previously discussed under VII A. YD. Old Business A. Future Projects 2008 - None B. CRA Update - Maurice Gutierrez - None VITI. New Business A. Bayshore Working Group - Bayshore Cultural Arts District Bridge Committee - Previously discussed under IV. B. Request for Shrub Trimming - David Jackson reviewed a request that was submitted by Collier County Sheriff Department and Collier Code Enforcement concerning a lot South of CRA Office. (See attachment) Dwight Oakley moved to proceed to answer David's question regarding the hedge on the I7 acres, to trim the hedge down in accordance (30 - 36 inches.) Second by Victor Brittain. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. C. Sign age Request - Tessie Sillery distributed and reviewed a request concerning inconsistency of stop signs (North and South) at the entrances of Moorhead Manor. It was determined that the South Stop Sign was not upgraded. (See attached) Conrad Wilkkomm moved to approve the installation of a South Stop Sign to maintain consistency on Bayshore. Second by Thomas Finn. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. Darryl Richard announced a similar request was made by Windstar for 2 Stops Signs and Street Signs. It was questioned and determined that the upgraded poles were not installed at Windstar. Conrad Wilkkomm moved to approve (the Sign Installation at Windstar Sign) to remain consistent Second by Thomas Finn. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. Conrad Wilkkomm moved to add the Agenda Item - Project Ideas. Second Thomas Finn. Motion carried unanimously 6-0. D. Meeting location - Previously discussed VI. A. LX. Public Comments - None X. There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m. 5 Agenda Item No. 16B2 February 10,2009 Page 10 of 10 Bayshore MSTU Advisory Committee Bill Neal, Chairman These minutes approved by the Committee on as presented or amended The next meeting is January 14, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. eRA Building 4069 Bayshore Drive Naples, FL 34112 6