Agenda 01/27/2026 Item #16A 1 (Approve the Collier County Floodplain Management Plan 2024 and 2025 Progress Report)1/27/2026
Item # 16.A.1
ID# 2025-5117
Executive Summary
Recommendation for the Board of County Commissioners to receive and approve the Collier County Floodplain
Management Plan 2024 and 2025 Progress Report
OBJECTIVE: To provide the Board with a Progress Report on the Collier County Floodplain Management Plan, which
was developed as a requirement of the County’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community
Rating System. Staff is providing this biennial report to keep the Board informed of progress regarding floodplain
management within the County.
CONSIDERATIONS: Collier County is a voluntary participant in the Community Rating System (CRS) of the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). As such, the County has developed and maintains a Floodplain Management
Plan (FMP). The purpose of the FMP is to promote awareness of floodplain and flooding issues, identify known flood
hazards, discuss past flooding events, assess current floodplain and flooding problems, and establish goals and strategies
to make the community more resilient to flooding.
The County adopted its effective FMP on March 10, 2015. The Plan was developed by a consultant under the guidance
of the Floodplain Management Planning Committee (FMPC) and was adopted as a component of the Local Mitigation
Strategy. The FMPC established mitigation actions for the County to implement following FEMA’s prioritization
methodology, resulting in 22 actions in total.
Collier County achieved a Community Rating System Class 5 rating in October 2015, which provides up to a 25 percent
discount on flood insurance premium rates for policyholders. As a result, Collier County policyholders save over $9
million annually across more than 60,000 flood insurance policies countywide. As part of the County’s annual CRS
recertification, the County is required to provide a Progress Report detailing accomplishments toward the goals outlined
in the FMP.
The Collier County Floodplain Management Plan 2024 and 2025 Progress Report details progress made toward
fulfilling the 2024 and 2025 Mitigation Action Items derived from the goals, objectives, and policies of the effective
FMP. Attachment 1 provides detailed information regarding progress achieved for each mitigation action item.
This item is consistent with the Collier County Strategic Plan objective of Community Development by developing
integrated and sustainable plans to protect and manage water resources.
FISCAL IMPACT: There are no fiscal impacts associated with this action.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There are no growth management impacts associated with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote for Board
action. - HFAC
RECOMMENDATION(S): To receive and approves the Collier County Floodplain Management Plan 2024-2025
Progress Report.
PREPARED BY: Christopher Mason, CFM – Director, Community Planning & Resiliency Division, Growth
Management Community Development Department
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2024-2025 FMP Mit Action Progress Report
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Collier County is a voluntary participant in the Community Rating System (CRS) of the National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). As part of this commitment, the County has developed and
maintains a comprehensive Floodplain Management Plan (FMP) that guides local flood risk
reduction efforts. The FMP serves as a coordinated framework for identifying flood hazards,
assessing vulnerabilities, and establishing strategies that reduce potential loss of life, property
damage, economic disruption, and impacts to critical community services.
Adopted on March 10, 2015, the FMP was developed by a consultant under the direction of the
Floodplain Management Planning Committee (FMPC) and incorporated into the County’s Local
Mitigation Strategy. The FMPC utilized FEMA’s prioritization methodology to identify and rank
mitigation initiatives, resulting in 22 Mitigation Actions designed to address both current and future
flood risk. These actions encompass structural and non-structural approaches such as
stormwater system upgrades, drainage improvements, regulatory enhancements, open space
preservation, planning studies, public outreach, and the mitigation of repetitive loss areas.
The FMP provides a structured, multi-departmental approach that coordinates efforts among
County agencies, municipalities, regional partners, and community stakeholders. It ensures that
floodplain management activities are aligned with statutory requirements, sound engineering
practices, and Collier County’s long-term resilience objectives. The FMP also supports CRS
activities by promoting higher regulatory standards, improved mapping and modeling, targeted
public awareness campaigns, and consistent maintenance of natural and built flood control
systems.
Supporting the FMP is the Mitigation Action Progress Report, which documents the County’s
ongoing work to implement the initiatives outlined in the FMP. This progress-tracking process
evaluates the status of each action item, assesses the effectiveness of completed projects, and
identifies emerging needs or opportunities for refinement. Through this systematic review, the
County enhances transparency, maintains accountability, and strengthens data-driven decision-
making for capital project planning, policy updates, and future mitigation investments.
Together, the Floodplain Management Plan and its Mitigation Actions form a comprehensive,
adaptive strategy that enables Collier County to remain compliant with NFIP and CRS
requirements, improve eligibility for state and federal mitigation funding, and advance its broader
goals of community safety, sustainability, and flood resilience. By maintaining and continually
updating the FMP, the County positions itself to better manage existing flood risks, anticipate
changing conditions, and protect residents, businesses, and natural resources well into the future.
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Action Item 1.1
Prepare and schedule FMP progress report each year and recommended FMPC activity to the
Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) each year.
1st Quarter 2024:
The 2022 and 2023 FMPC Progress Reports are drafted and will tentatively be presented to the BCC for
approval 03/2024 (03/12/24 or 03/26/24).
2nd Quarter 2024:
The 2022 and 2023 FMPC Progress Reports were presented to the BCC on June 11, 2024.
3rd Quarter 2024:
No update.
4th Quarter 2024:
No update.
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Action Item 1.2
Review the Land Development Code and the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to propose
improvements regarding floodplain management.
1st Quarter 2024:
The County’s floodplain management regulations are contained in Chapter 62 of the Code of Ordinances.
In 2021, Floodplain Management Section staff were notified by the State Floodplain Management Office
(SFMO) that the County’s Land Development Code (LDC) should be examined to eliminate conflicting and
duplicative floodplain requirements that appear in Chapter 1 and 3 of the LDC. FEMA, in a publication
jointly published with the International Code Council, states, “As a general rule, having multiple regulatory
instruments governing the same thing is problematic and can lead to at least two distinct problems with
interpretation and enforcement”. Community Planning & Resiliency Division staff consulted with the
SFMO to resolve this issue by removing duplicative language contained in the LDC. The Collier County
Planning Commission approved on 01/04/2024 and BCC approved on 03/26/2024.
2nd Quarter 2024:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2024:
No update.
4th Quarter 2024:
No update.
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Action Item 1.3
Annually prepare a public information meeting schedule and coordinate public information
meetings for the FMPC.
1st Quarter 2024:
The 2024 FMPC meeting calendar was approved at the November 7, 2023, quarterly meeting. Meetings are
scheduled for the 1st Friday of the meeting month in 2024.
The 1st quarter FMPC meeting occurred on Friday, February 2, 2024.
2nd Quarter 2024:
The 2nd quarter FMPC meeting occurred on Friday, May 3, 2024.
3rd Quarter 2024:
The 3rd quarter FMPC meeting occurred on Friday, August 2, 2024.
4th Quarter 2024:
The 4th quarter FMPC meeting occurred on November 1, 2024.
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Action Item 2.1
Coordinate roadway stormwater maintenance programs to address stormwater flooding
problems.
1st Quarter 2024:
Collier County Road, Bridge, and Stormwater Maintenance maintains a “Report Flooding” hotline at (239)
252-8924. Property owners are encouraged to utilize the hotline if the following occurs:
•Flooding that threatens to enter a residential or commercial structure.
•Persistent street flooding, meaning it happens frequently after an average rainfall, or it remains longer
than 48 hours after a heavy rain.
•Any changes in the way stormwater drains in the subject area compared to previous years i.e., new
flooding
2nd Quarter 2024:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2024:
No update.
4th Quarter 2024:
No update.
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Action Item 2.2
Maintain a “Localized Flooding Bubble Map” as needed.
1st Quarter 2024:
The Localized Drainage Problem Area map is maintained by the Road, Bridge, and Stormwater
Maintenance Division. The map is available for review upon request.
2nd Quarter 2024:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2024:
No update.
4th Quarter 2024:
No update.
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Action Item 2.3
Annually prepare a budget to fully implement the Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan.
1st Quarter 2024:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2024:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2024:
The FY 2024 budget, encompassing the Stormwater Maintenance Department's allocations, was finalized
and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on September 21, 2023.
4th Quarter 2024:
No update.
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Action Item 2.4
Annually prepare a budget to fully implement the Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan. Support
Stormwater Planning projects, starting with the top four:
1. Golden Gate City Stormwater Management Improvement
2. Naples Park Area Stormwater Management Improvement
3. West Goodlette Rd Area Stormwater Management Improvement
4. Immokalee Area Stormwater Management Improvement
1st Quarter 2024:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2024:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2024:
Naples Park Area Stormwater Improvement:
The project represents a coordinated effort between Collier County Public Utilities and Stormwater to
replace aging stormwater, water, and wastewater infrastructure. The stormwater component aims to
improve the collection, treatment, and conveyance of runoff along side streets by removing obsolete
systems and installing 1-foot-deep swales with underground collection piping within existing street rights -
of-way. Construction on 98th and 99th Avenue North is currently near completion, with work on 103rd and
104th Avenue North scheduled to begin in mid-2026.
4th Quarter 2024:
Golden Gate City Stormwater Management Improvement:
Completion of Remaining Stormwater Alignments (In Progress): Coordinating with design consultants
to complete remaining drainage alignments and replace damaged structures for a fully connected
stormwater network.
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Action Item 3.1
Continue to implement policies requiring BMPs for erosion and sediment controls to comply with
NPDES permit requirements.
1st Quarter 2024:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2024:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2024:
No update.
4th Quarter 2024:
The following regulations address erosion and sediment controls and meet the requirements of the
NPDES permit:
1.LDC Chapter 6.01.05 - Soil Erosion and Sediment Control.
2.Ordinance 2018-18 requires all construction sites to implement effective erosion and sedimentation
controls and is tracked in the spot inspection activity checklist on CityView as well.
3.The Water Pollution Prevention and Control Ordinance 2019-17 includes restrictions for construction
sites.
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Action Item 3.2
Continue stormwater management and water quality programs to address BMP opportunities
throughout the County.
1st Quarter 2024:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2024:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2024:
No update.
4th Quarter 2024:
1.In 2024, thirty (30) stormwater management BMPs were implemented and monitored through the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit. The implementation and success of these
BMPs are provided in annual NPDES reports by the Pollution Control Department.
2.Additional water quality improvement BMPs are given priority in stormwater design in basins where
water quality is verified impaired under Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 62-303 or has been issued a
Total Maximum Daily Load under FAC 62-304.
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Action Item 3.3
Maintain a professional landscaper certification program.
1st Quarter 2024:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2024:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2024:
No update
4th Quarter 2024:
No update.
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Action Item 3.4
Develop a Low Impact Development (LID) Manual.
1st Quarter 2024:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2024:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2024:
No update.
4th Quarter 2024:
Draft sections of a LID manual have been initiated but not completed.
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Action Item 3.5
Utilize pollutant screening baskets in catch basins (City of Marco Island).
1st Quarter 2024:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2024:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2024:
No update.
4th Quarter 2024:
As of late 2024, 80% of the Marco Island storm drain system has been fitted with the pollutant screening
baskets. Currently, 1351 storm sewer inlets exist in Marco Island’s jurisdiction. 1079 of the 1351 storm
sewer inlets have been fitted with pollutant screening baskets.
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Action Item 4.1
Coordinate with the local real estate boards to hold all educational meetings about flood
insurance.
1st Quarter 2024:
The Community Planning & Resiliency Division provided outreach to Benchmark Land Services on
February 7, 2024. The outreach was comprised of the following topics: FIRM map & data interpretation,
LiMWA details, and Letters of Map Change. The CRS 6 Priority Topics were incorporated into the flood
outreach session to ensure all key program requirements were addressed. The Community Planning &
Resiliency Division, in coordination with Acrisure Insurance and Naples Board of Realtors (NABOR),
provided outreach to professionals from the insurance, lending, and real estate industries on March 13,
2024.
2nd Quarter 2024:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2024:
No update.
4th Quarter 2024:
No update.
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Action Item 4.2
Maintain active participation and communication with federal/state/local organizations and
agencies to identify flood hazard information and enhance flood hazard awareness, including
building construction requirements.
1st Quarter 2024:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2024:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2024:
No update.
4th Quarter 2024:
Collier County continues to actively coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies to identify flood
hazard information and enhance flood hazard awareness, including building construction requirements.
Floodplain Management staff work with FEMA, the Florida Division of Emergency Management, and
County departments to administer updated flood hazard data, enforce Floodplain Management
Ordinance and Land Development Code requirements, and communicate regulatory standards through
public webpages, FAQs, and permitting guidance. These ongoing efforts support informed development
decisions, regulatory compliance, and increased community resilience to flood hazards.Page 708 of 5261
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Action Item 4.3
Annually replace or update flood information at the following county libraries: Headquarters
(North Collier), Marco Island, Naples Regional, and South Regional.
1st Quarter 2024:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2024:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2024:
No update
4th Quarter 2024:
Community Planning & Resiliency staff conducted a systematic refresh of flood -related public information
materials across all Collier County library branches. This effort ensures that residents have access to
current, accurate resources on flood risk, preparedness, and mitigation, reflecting the most recent
mapping updates, resilience initiatives, and educational materials maintained by the County.
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Action Item 4.4
Coordinate with other County departments to develop a program to address all technical
assistance questions from the general public including flood protection assistance, elevation
certificates, building construction requirements, etc.
1st Quarter 2024:
The Community Planning & Resiliency Division, in coordination with other County Departments, provides
and addresses all technical assistance questions from the public through our joint inbox
(floodinforequest@collier.gov), the flood information hotline at 239-252-2942, and through coordination
with various Divisions within Transportation Management Services Department (TMSD), Public Utilities
Department (PUD), Community & Human Services Division (CHS), Collier County Emergency
Management Division, County Manager Operations Department (CMO), and any other internal and/or
external partners, upon request.
2nd Quarter 2024:
Ongoing services are provided by Community Planning & Resiliency staff along with Floodplain Review
staff as requested, a component of CRS Activity 360, Financial Assistance Advice (FAA), Property
Protection Advice (PPA), and Protection Advice Provided After Site Visit (PPV). CRS Activity 360, Flood
Protection Assistance, requires the community to provide residents with direct, personalized guidance on
flood hazards, flood insurance, and property-level mitigation measures. Associated with this activity, staff
assists property owners in determining their flood zone, understanding construction and elevation
requirements, and identifying site-specific strategies to reduce flood risk.
3rd Quarter 2024:
No update
4th Quarter 2024:
No update.
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Action Item 4.5
Develop a comprehensive program to provide flood insurance information to property owners in
the SFHA.
1st Quarter 2024:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2024:
The Community Planning & Resiliency Division, in coordination with other County departments,
provides flood insurance information to property owners within the SFHA through general,
informational, and targeted outreach efforts. In early 2024, targeted outreach consisted of USPS -
delivered communications containing mitigation information and the annual Collier County Flood
Protection Newsletter. The outreach effort was directed to Repetitive Loss Properties, properties
within Repetitive Loss Areas, as well as local insurance agents, lending institutions, and real estate
firms.
3rd Quarter 2024:
No update.
4th Quarter 2024:
No update.
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Action Item 4.6
Enhance the County floodplain management website including education/outreach information
for the Flood Watch Program (BCB Tool) and creating an informational section for the professional
community regarding requirements for a Letter of Map Change submittal to the County.
1st Quarter 2024:
The SFWMD Big Cypress Basin water level monitoring system is located at the following web
address: https://sitestatus.sfwmd.gov/#/bcb
2nd Quarter 2024:
The Letter of Map Change (LOMC) information contained on the Floodplain Management website is
current. The LOMC information can be found at the following location:
https://www.collier.gov/Business-Resources/Floodplain-Management
3rd Quarter 2024:
No update.
4th Quarter 2024:
No update.
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Action Item 5.1
Continue to annually fulfill all training and reporting requirements to be certified as a “Storm
Ready” community.
1st Quarter 2024:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2024:
Collier County is recognized by the National Weather Service as a “Storm Ready” community, reflecting
the County’s commitment to advanced preparedness, communication, and response capabilities for
hazardous weather events.
3rd Quarter 2024:
No update.
4th Quarter 2024:
No update.
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Action Item 6.1
Continue support of the Coastal Zone Management program.
1st Quarter 2024:
The Community Planning & Resiliency Division continues to support Collier County’s Coastal Zone
Management Division by acting as a liaison for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Coastal Storm Risk
Management Feasibility Study. In this role, the Division coordinates communication among project
partners, helps ensure alignment of efforts, and facilitates the exchange of data, technical information,
and community priorities to support the effective advancement of the study.
2nd Quarter 2024:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2024:
No update
4th Quarter 2024:
No update.
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Action Item 6.2
Plan to obtain topographic information, including LiDAR in 10-15 year intervals.
1st Quarter 2024:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2024:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2024:
No update
4th Quarter 2024:
No update.
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Action Item 6.3
Develop a Program for Public Information (PPI) involving Collier County, Marco Island, Naples and
Everglades City.
1st Quarter 2024:
Joint PPI initiative was discontinued in 2016.
2nd Quarter 2024:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2024:
No update.
4th Quarter 2024:
No update.
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Action Item 1.1
Prepare and schedule FMP progress report each year and recommended FMPC activity to the
Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) each year.
1st Quarter 2025:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2025:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2025:
No update.
4th Quarter 2025:
The 2024 and 2025 FMP Progress Report will be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners in
January of 2026.
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Action Item 1.2
Review the Land Development Code and the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to propose
improvements regarding floodplain management.
1st Quarter 2025:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2025:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2025:
No update.
4th Quarter 2025:
No update.
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Action Item 1.3
Annually prepare a public information meeting schedule and coordinate public information
meetings for the FMPC.
1st Quarter 2025:
The 2025 FMPC meeting calendar was approved at the November 1, 2024 quarterly meeting. Meetings are
scheduled for the 1st Friday of meeting month in 2025.
The 1st quarter FMPC meeting occurred on Friday, February 14, 2025.
2nd Quarter 2025:
The 2nd quarter FMPC meeting occurred on Friday, May 2, 2025.
3rd Quarter 2025:
The 3rd quarter FMPC meeting occurred on Friday, August 8, 2025.
4th Quarter 2025:
The 4th quarter FMPC meeting occurred on Friday, November 7, 2025.
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Action Item 2.1
Coordinate roadway stormwater maintenance programs to address stormwater flooding
problems.
1st Quarter 2025:
Collier County Road, Bridge, and Stormwater Maintenance maintains a “Report Flooding” hotline at (239)
252-8924. Property owners are encouraged to utilize the hotline if the following occurs:
•Flooding that threatens to enter a residential or commercial structure.
•Persistent street flooding, meaning it happens frequently after an average rainfall, or it remains longer
than 48 hours after a heavy rain.
•Any changes in the way stormwater drains in the subject area compared to previous years i.e., new
flooding.
2nd Quarter 2025:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2025:
No update.
4th Quarter 2025:
No update.
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Action Item 2.2
Maintain a “Localized Flooding Bubble Map” as needed.
1st Quarter 2025:
The Localized Drainage Problem Area map is maintained by the Road, Bridge, and Stormwater
Maintenance Division. The map is available for review upon request.
2nd Quarter 2025:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2025:
No update.
4th Quarter 2025:
No update.
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Action Item 2.3
Annually prepare a budget to fully implement the Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan.
1st Quarter 2025:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2025:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2025:
No update.
4th Quarter 2025:
The FY 2025 budget, encompassing the Stormwater Maintenance Department's allocations, was finalized
and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on September 19, 2024.
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Action Item 2.4
Annually prepare a budget to fully implement the Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan. Support
Stormwater Planning projects, starting with the top four:
1. Golden Gate City Stormwater Management Improvement
2. Naples Park Area Stormwater Management Improvement
3. West Goodlette Rd Area Stormwater Management Improvement
4. Immokalee Area Stormwater Management Improvement
1st Quarter 2025:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2025:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2025:
Golden Gate City Stormwater Management Improvement: Stormwater Improvements – Transmission
Water Main Phase 2 (Completed - July 2025): Joint TMSD/PUD effort incorporating drainage improvements
along Green Boulevard, 15th Avenue SW, 48th Street SW, 55th Terrace, and 55th Street SW to reduce
roadway flooding.
Completion of Remaining Stormwater Alignments (In Progress): Coordinating with design consultants
to complete remaining drainage alignments and replace damaged structures for a fully connected
stormwater network.
4th Quarter 2025:
Golden Gate City Stormwater Management Improvement: Transmission Water Main Phase 1B
(Completed - December 2025): Constructed drainage structures and conveyance systems along 12
roadway segments including Radio Road, Santa Barbara Boulevard, and connections to Golden Gate
Parkway. Improvements addressed localized flooding and aging infrastructure while ensuring hydraulic
continuity.
Golden Gate City Outfall Pipe Replacement Project – 15 Outfalls (In Negotiation): Leading pre-design
and contract negotiations for fifteen outfall pipes and structures. Scope includes surveying, easement
documentation, design, and regulatory coordination. This project will provide critical discharge points and
enhance flood mitigation throughout Golden Gate City.
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Action Item 2.4 (Continued)
Annually prepare a budget to fully implement the Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan. Support
Stormwater Planning projects, starting with the top four:
1. Golden Gate City Stormwater Management Improvement
2. Naples Park Area Stormwater Management Improvement
3. West Goodlette Rd Area Stormwater Management Improvement
4. Immokalee Area Stormwater Management Improvement
1st Quarter 2025:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2025:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2025:
Naples Park Area Stormwater Improvement:
The project represents a coordinated effort between Collier County Public Utilities and Stormwater to
replace aging stormwater, water, and wastewater infrastructure. The stormwater component aims to
improve the collection, treatment, and conveyance of runoff along side streets by removing obsolete
systems and installing 1-foot-deep swales with underground collection piping within existing street rights -
of-way. Construction on 98th and 99th Avenue North is currently near completion, with work on 103rd and
104th Avenue North scheduled to begin in mid-2026.
4th Quarter 2025:
West Goodlette Rd Area Stormwater Management Improvement:
A joint project with the City of Naples to replace septic systems with sanitary sewer within the City’s
Unsewered areas and correct street and yard flooding issues between US-41 and Goodlette-Frank Road
from Pine Ridge Road to Cypress Woods Drive plus Creech Road. The plans are at 90% completion and
have been submitted to the South Florida Water Management District for their review and permit
consideration. The anticipated construction start is late fall 2027 to the Spring of 2028 pending funding
and a grant that the City of Naples is acquiring.
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Action Item 2.4 (Continued)
Annually prepare a budget to fully implement the Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan. Support
Stormwater Planning projects, starting with the top four:
1. Golden Gate City Stormwater Management Improvement
2. Naples Park Area Stormwater Management Improvement
3. West Goodlette Rd Area Stormwater Management Improvement
4. Immokalee Area Stormwater Management Improvement
1st Quarter 2025:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2025:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2025:
Naples Park Area Stormwater Improvement:
The project represents a coordinated effort between Collier County Public Utilities and Stormwater to
replace aging stormwater, water, and wastewater infrastructure. The stormwater component aims to
improve the collection, treatment, and conveyance of runoff along side streets by removing obsolete
systems and installing 1-foot-deep swales with underground collection piping within existing street rights -
of-way. Construction on 98th and 99th Avenue North is currently near completion, with work on 103rd and
104th Avenue North scheduled to begin in mid-2026.
4th Quarter 2025:
Immokalee Area Stormwater Management Improvement:
The Carson Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) project was completed in October 2025.The 28-acre Carson
Rd STA site comprises 5 constructed lakes totaling 10.8 acres, of which 5.6 acres are native planted
littoral shelves, designed to accept stormwater and reduce nutrient load from a 540-acre contributing
area prior to discharge into the Immokalee Slough feeding Lake Trafford. Currently, only the 190-acre
Immokalee Drive area is currently connected, while the remainder requires completion of the Lake
Trafford Rd East LAP project to collect and convey stormwater into this system.The Lake Trafford Road
east is currently in design and anticipated to go to construction 2027 -2028. Additionally, Stormwater is
working with the FDOT SR29 Bypass project for drainage improvements along Madison Ave W and New
Market Road.
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Action Item 3.1
Continue to implement policies requiring BMPs for erosion and sediment controls to comply with
NPDES permit requirements.
1st Quarter 2025:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2025:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2025:
No update.
4th Quarter 2025:
The following regulations address erosion and sediment controls and meet the requirements of the
NPDES permit:
1.LDC Chapter 6.01.05 - Soil Erosion and Sediment Control.
2.Ordinance 2018-18 requires all construction sites to implement effective erosion and sedimentation
controls and is tracked in the spot inspection activity checklist on CityView as well.
3.The Water Pollution Prevention and Control Ordinance 2019-17 includes restrictions for construction
sites.
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Action Item 3.2
Continue stormwater management and water quality programs to address BMP opportunities
throughout the County.
1st Quarter 2025:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2025:
New statewide stormwater design criteria to improve water quality performance standards were adopted
into the Environmental Resource Permit Applicant’s Handbook Volumes I & II on June 28, 2025.
3rd Quarter 2025:
No update.
4th Quarter 2025:
1.In 2025, fifty-three (53) stormwater management BMPs were implemented and monitored through the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit. The implementation and success of these
BMPs are provided in annual NPDES reports by the Pollution Control Department.
2.Additional water quality improvement BMPs are given priority in stormwater design in basins where
water quality is verified impaired under Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 62-303 or has been issued a
Total Maximum Daily Load under FAC 62-304.
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Action Item 3.3
Maintain a professional landscaper certification program.
1st Quarter 2025:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2025:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2025:
No update
4th Quarter 2025:
No update.
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Action Item 3.4
Develop a Low Impact Development (LID) Manual.
1st Quarter 2025:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2025:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2025:
No update.
4th Quarter 2025:
Draft sections of a LID manual have been initiated but not completed.
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Action Item 3.5
Utilize pollutant screening baskets in catch basins (City of Marco Island).
1st Quarter 2025:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2025:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2025:
No update.
4th Quarter 2025:
No update.
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Action Item 4.1
Coordinate with the local real estate boards to hold all educational meetings about flood
insurance.
1st Quarter 2025:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2025:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2025:
No update.
4th Quarter 2025:
The Community Planning & Resiliency Division, in coordination with Acrisure Insurance and Naples Board
of Realtors (NABOR), provided five (5) educational flood insurance outreach events in 2025 (03/07/25,
03/24/25, 05/22/25, 05/28/25, and 08/26/25 respectively).
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Action Item 4.2
Maintain active participation and communication with federal/state/local organizations and
agencies to identify flood hazard information and enhance flood hazard awareness, including
building construction requirements.
1st Quarter 2025:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2025:
The County published a notice on June 12, 2025, indicating that the “Preliminary Digital Flood Hazard
Maps” (new draft FIRMs) were ready for public viewing. Subsequently, “Flood Risk Open Houses” were
held for the public to view the new Flood Insurance Rate Map products on June 17, 2025, in the City of
Naples and on June 18, 2025, in Unincorporated Collier County.
3rd Quarter 2025:
No update.
4th Quarter 2025:
No update.
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Action Item 4.3
Annually replace or update flood information at the following county libraries: Headquarters
(North Collier), Marco Island, Naples Regional, and South Regional.
1st Quarter 2025:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2025:
Community Planning & Resiliency staff conducted a systematic refresh of flood -related public information
materials across all Collier County library branches. This effort ensures that residents have access to
current, accurate resources on flood risk, preparedness, and mitigation, reflecting the most recent
mapping updates, resilience initiatives, and educational materials maintained by the County.
3rd Quarter 2025:
No update
4th Quarter 2025:
No update.
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Action Item 4.4
Coordinate with other County departments to develop a program to address all technical
assistance questions from the general public including flood protection assistance, elevation
certificates, building construction requirements, etc.
1st Quarter 2025:
The Community Planning & Resiliency Division, in coordination with other County Departments, provides
and addresses all technical assistance questions from the public through our joint inbox
(floodinforequest@collier.gov), the flood information hotline at 239-252-2942, and through coordination
with various Divisions within Transportation Management Services Department (TMSD), Public Utilities
Department (PUD), Community & Human Services Division (CHS), Collier County Emergency
Management Division, County Manager Operations Department (CMO), and any other internal and/or
external partners, upon request.
2nd Quarter 2025:
Ongoing services are provided by Community Planning & Resiliency staff along with Floodplain Review
staff as requested, a component of CRS Activity 360, Financial Assistance Advice (FAA), Property
Protection Advice (PPA), and Protection Advice Provided After Site Visit (PPV). CRS Activity 360, Flood
Protection Assistance, requires the community to provide residents with direct, personalized guidance on
flood hazards, flood insurance, and property-level mitigation measures. Associated with this activity, staff
assists property owners in determining their flood zone, understanding construction and elevation
requirements, and identifying site-specific strategies to reduce flood risk.
3rd Quarter 2025:
No update
4th Quarter 2025:
No update.
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Action Item 4.5
Develop a comprehensive program to provide flood insurance information to property owners in
the SFHA.
1st Quarter 2025:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2025:
The Community Planning & Resiliency Division, in coordination with other County Departments,
provides flood insurance information to property owners in the SFHA through general, informational,
and targeted outreach. Targeted outreach occurred in early 2025 to various property owners through
Repetitive Loss Property, Repetitive Loss Area Properties, and local insurance agents, lending
organizations, and real estate firms.
3rd Quarter 2025:
No update.
4th Quarter 2025:
No update.
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Action Item 4.6
Enhance the County floodplain management website including education/outreach information
for the Flood Watch Program (BCB Tool) and creating an informational section for the professional
community regarding requirements for a Letter of Map Change submittal to the County.
1st Quarter 2025:
The SFWMD Big Cypress Basin water level monitoring system is located at the following web
address: https://sitestatus.sfwmd.gov/#/bcb
2nd Quarter 2025:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2025:
The Letter of Map Change information contained on the Floodplain Management website is
current. Floodplain Management Staff has added a robust informational section to the
website covering the 2026 Preliminary FIRM’s at the following address:
https://www.collier.gov/Business-Resources/Floodplain-Management
4th Quarter 2025:
No update.
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Action Item 5.1
Continue to annually fulfill all training and reporting requirements to be certified as a “Storm
Ready” community.
1st Quarter 2025:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2025:
Collier County is recognized by the National Weather Service as a “Storm Ready” community, reflecting
the County’s commitment to advanced preparedness, communication, and response capabilities for
hazardous weather events.
3rd Quarter 2025:
No update.
4th Quarter 2025:
No update.
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Action Item 6.1
Continue support of the Coastal Zone Management program.
1st Quarter 2025:
The Community Planning & Resiliency Division continues to support Collier County’s Coastal Zone
Management Division by acting as a liaison for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Coastal Storm Risk
Management Feasibility Study. In this role, the Division coordinates communication among project
partners, helps ensure alignment of efforts, and facilitates the exchange of data, technical information,
and community priorities to support the effective advancement of the study.
2nd Quarter 2025:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2025:
No update
4th Quarter 2025:
No update.
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Action Item 6.2
Plan to obtain topographic information, including LiDAR in 10-15 year intervals.
1st Quarter 2025:
No update.
2nd Quarter 2025:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2025:
No update
4th Quarter 2025:
No update.
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Action Item 6.3
Develop a Program for Public Information (PPI) involving Collier County, Marco Island, Naples and
Everglades City.
1st Quarter 2025:
Joint PPI initiative was discontinued in 2016.
2nd Quarter 2025:
No update.
3rd Quarter 2025:
No update.
4th Quarter 2025:
No update.
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