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PBSD MSTBU Agenda 10/08/2025PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION Municipal Services Taxing & Benefit Unit NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025 THE PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION BOARD WILL MEET AT 1:30 PM ON OCTOBER 8 AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER AT PELICAN BAY, 8960 HAMMOCK OAK DRIVE, NAPLES, FLORIDA, 34108. AGENDA 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda approval 4. Approval of 6/11/25 Regular Session meeting minutes 5. Audience comments 6. Administrator's Report a. Update on projects b. Review of the Sept. 30 financials 7. PBF Government Affairs Committee 8. Committee Reports a. Landscape & Safety i. *Approval of a pilot project to replace crosswalks at one intersection b. Water Management 9. Chairman's Report a. Clam Bay update 10. Old Business 11. New Business/Miscellaneous Correspondence 12. Adjournment "indicates possible action items ANY PERSON WISHING TO SPEAK ON AN AGENDA ITEM WILL RECEIVE UP TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER ITEM TO ADDRESS THE BOARD. THE BOARD WILL SOLICIT PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SUBJECTS NOT ON THIS AGENDA AND ANY PERSON WISHING TO SPEAK WILL RECEIVE UP TO THREE (3) MINUTES. THE BOARD ENCOURAGES YOU TO SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS IN WRITING IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION OF THIS BOARD WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING PERTAINING THERETO, AND THEREFORE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD IS MADE, WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS AN ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING YOU ARE ENTITLED TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION AT (239) 252-1355. 10/1 /2025 3:00 PM PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION BOARD REGULAR SESSION JUNE 119 2025 The Pelican Bay Services Division Board met on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at the Community Center at Pelican Bay, 8960 Hammock Oak Drive, Naples, Florida 34108. In attendance were: Pelican Bay Services Division Board Michael Fogg, Chairman (absent) Joe Chicurel, Vice -Chairman Jacob Damouni Nick Fabregas Peter Griffith Brad Hildebrandt (by telephone) Pelican Bay Services Division Staff Neil Dorrill, Administrator Dawn Brewer, Ops. Support Spec. II Chad Coleman, Deputy Director Darren Duprey, Supervisor — Field I Also Present Tony D'Errico, Pelican Bay Foundation Bob Lufkin (by telephone) Cindy Polke Michael Rodburg Greg Stone Rick Swider Michael Weir Dave Greenfield, Supervisor -Field II (absent) Karin Herrmann, Project Manager I Lisa Jacob, Project Manager II Barbara Shea, Admin. Support Spec. II APPROVED AGENDA (ASAMENDED) 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda approval 4. Approval of 4/9/25 Regular Session meeting minutes 5. Approval of 5/14/25 Regular Session meeting minutes 6. Audience comments 7. Administrator's Report a. Operations building b. Sidewalk project C. Beach sand reclamation d. Review of the May 31 financials ZOOM meetings Committee Reports a. Landscape &Safety 10. Chairman's Report aI PBSD Chair letter regarding a proposed ordinance 11. Old Business a. PBF Resiliency Committee Report (add -on) 12. New Business/Miscellaneous Correspondence 13. Adjournment Pelican Bay Services Division Board Regular Session June 11, 2025 ROLL CALL Mr. Fogg was absent, Mr. Hildebrandt and Mr. Lufkin participated by phone, and a quorum was established. Dr. Chicurel served as acting Chair for this meeting. Dr. Chicurel motioned, Mr. Stone seconded to allow Mr. Hildebrandt and Mr. Lufkin to appear by phone due to extraordinary circumstances. The motion carried unanimously, Dr. Chicurel motioned, Mr. Damouni seconded to approve the agenda as amended with the addition of item 411a. The motion carried unanimously. IMr. Griffith motioned, Mr. Rodburg seconded to approve the 4/9/25 regular I session meeting minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously. AL Mr. Rodburg motioned, Mr. Stone seconded to approve the 5/14/25 regular session meeting minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously. AUDIENCE COMMENTS None ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT OPERATIONS BUILDING Mr. Dorrill provided an update on our Operations Building construction project including (1) a certificate of occupancy is expected to be issued by the end of summer, (2) site work is essentially complete, (3) interior work is essentially complete as far as finishes, (4) the air conditioning system has been installed, and (5) paving will be the next phase of work. Mr. Griffith commented that he has visited the new Operations Building, and questioned when staff would be able to move in. Mr. Dorrill commented that our employees are anxious to move in and that he is hoping for staff to move in sometime in September. SIDEWALK PROJECT Mr. Dorrill commented that Quality Enterprises re -mobilized just prior to Memorial Day, and has completed two work directives (de -curbing) and is now in the process of removing and replacing sidewalk sections in advance of the final County inspections (which are scheduled for the week of June 23). He expects the job to be completed at the end of summer, at which time a one-year warranty period will begin. Final acceptance of the project will be at the end of the warranty period. BEACH SAND RECLAMATION Mr. Dorrill commented that our request to reclaim overwashed sand in the mangrove area (of Clam Bay) to be placed on the beach was denied by the FWC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission). The FWC denial letter was included in the agenda packet. IIe noted that the Governor's Pelican Bay Services Division Board Regular Session June 11, 2025 emergency executive order excluded performing work which would endanger protected species. Mr. Dorrill commented that he intends to make a revised request, at the end of August, to seek reconsideration of our request; at that time, all turtle nests will have been laid, awaiting hatching in October. A sand reclamation project in October could include protection of the identified turtle nesting sites. Mr. Dorrill reported that we received one bid of $315,000 and one "no bid" for our late fall (post turtle nesting season) dredge project for the excavation of 12,000 cubic yards of sand from Clam Pass. He noted that the project includes the removal of two areas of overwashed sand at the south end of Clam Pass Park; storm surge from a 2024 hurricane overwashed the peninsula and deposited a new spit of sand in the bay. Mr. Stone questioned whether we could take a two-part approach to our sand reclamation project. Mr. Dorrill commented that it would not be cost effective to move sand to areas adjacent to PB amenities, and then remobilize several months later, to move the sand to the beach. Mr. Coleman commented that currently there are turtle nests located significantly east of the beach. He expressed hope in obtaining FWC approval to begin the sand reclamation project in October. Ms. Polke questioned when did the PBSD send the request for approval of our sand reclamation project to the FWC. Mr. Dorrill responded that the letter was drafted just after Easter. Ms. Polke questioned to whom was the invitation -to -bid, for the Clam Pass dredge project, sent to. Mr. Dorrill responded that staff is happy to share this information. REVIEW OF THE MAY 31 FINANCIALS Mr. Dorrill reviewed the May 31 financial statements and discussed highlights including (1) $10.9 million in cash, (2) $4.2 million in encumbered capital project finds, (3) $34,600 assessments received in May, and (4) $3.469 million in total operating expenditures and reserves, which is within budget. Mr. Stone motioned, Mr. Rodburg seconded to accept the May financials. The motion carried unanimously. ZOOM MEETINGS Dr. Chicure l reported that staff recently consulted with the County Attorneys Office on what the County's requirements would be for PBSD board meetings to be broadcast live over ZOOM. He reviewed a document entitled, "Comments from the County Attorney's Office on ZOOM meetings," which was included in the agenda packet. Highlights included, (1) the CAO would prefer that any ZOOM meeting is held in the BCC Chambers Boardroom, (2) approvals of ZOOM meetings would be required by the BCC, County Manager, and Mr. Dorrill, (3) PBF employees could not be utilized to enable the ZOOM capability; only PBSD employees could provide this service, (4) except for the TDC, no other advisory committees boards offer meetings via ZOOM, (5) the ZOOM feature would have to be made available to the general public, and (6) any person on ZOOM would be entitled to speak on a topic for 3 minutes. Ms. Polke questioned whether a PBF employee could attend our board meeting and provide the ZOOM service to our residents. Dr. Chicurel responded that the service would have to be County - generated ZOOM. He noted that currently our meetings are filmed and available on our website. Mr. Weir commented that our meetings must be made available to the general public. Mr. Dorrill commented that he recently discussed this issue with the County Manager. He noted that the County Manager's Office is opposed to ZOOM meetings for logistical and public G Pelican Bay Services Division Board Regular Session June 11, 2025 records reasons. Mr. Dorrill explained that when meetings are broadcast over ZOOM, that a digital record is created, and that any text messages and instant messages through the ZOOM process would become public record. The County would have to take on the responsibility of retaining all of these records. He noted that no other advisory boards are broadcast over ZOOM, and that the only other entities holding meetings in the BCC Boardroom are the Planning Commission, TDC, and CAC. Mr. Dorrill commented that he and the County Manager mutually agreed that if in the future there is a topic that is important enough to the community to solicit virtual participation, that we would reserve the right to ask to use the BCC Boardroom for a ZOOM meeting. Ms. Beth Schultz, PBPOA President, commented that a few PBPOA members have asked whether PBSD Board meetings could be provided over ZOOM, and that she will provide this information to them. She questioned whether there is an easier way to make our board meeting minutes more accessible, such as posting the minutes on the PBF website. Mr. Dorrill commented that we can explore developing a link on the PBF website to our meeting minutes. Mr. Rodburg commented that there is a distinction between live streaming and ZOOM, and questioned whether the PBF or PBPOA could live stream our board meetings from the back of the room. Mr. Dorrill commented that this would be allowable. COMMITTEE RF,PORTS LANDSCAPE &SAFETY Mr. Stone commented that he had the privilege of chairing the Landscape & Safety Committee meeting on 6/5/25, and acknowledged Dr. Chicurel's service as Chair of this committee for many years. He provided highlights of the meeting which included the following. • Mr. Greenfield provided a presentation of the overall management and cycles of PB landscaping work. • It was agreed that we will target planting 50 trees per year plus replacing any trees that succumb for miscellaneous reasons. • The new Chair of the PBF Design Review Committee (DRC) was present and it was agreed that members of the DRC and PBSD will meet at the end of July to discuss PB landscaping. • The BCC passed a modified e-bike ordinance pertaining to the use of e-bikes on roads and sidewalks. Information on the ordinance has been provided to the PBF for publication in the PBF e-blast and PB Post. • Our road markings (sharrows), for bicycles travelling on PB roads, are not in compliance with County code, and as a result, we have started a sharrow replacement project to bring our sharrows up to current code. • A recent County traffic study at the intersections of Hammock Oak Dr. and North Point Dr. at Pelican Bay Blvd. determined that these intersections were not eligible for stop signs. In order to improve safety at these intersections, the committee approved going forward with engineering for the installation of pedestrian flashing lights at the crosswalks at these two intersections. • Johnson Engineering provided options for addressing our existing deteriorating paver crosswalks, with increasing ongoing maintenance and safety issues. Options include re- pavering, concrete, and asphalt (the County's preferred solution). The community's preference is for a paver appearance. The committee directed Johnson Engineering to bring back options for strengthened pavers, in about a month's time. • A five-year project will be undertaken to update PB road signage, to bring it up to code. 4 Pelican Bay Services Division Board Regular Session June 11, 2025 Mr. Griffith questioned whether the joint landscaping meeting with the PBSD and DRC will be a public meeting. Mr. Stone responded that this meeting is not a public meeting and that the participants will include Mr. Dorrill, Mr. Stevens, one additional DRC member, and himself. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT PBSD CHAIR LETTER REGARDING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE Dr. Chicurel commented that the recently proposed ordinance (by the BCC) to create a committee to address water quality in Clam Bay and Seagate canals has now been postponed by the BCC until July 8. He noted that the agenda packet included correspondence between the PBF and PBSD, and the BCC and County Manager's Office. A letter from the President of the Mangrove Action Group to Commissioner Hall and a resolution of the Mangrove Action Group in support of PBSD's continued management of the Clam Bay estuary on behalf of Collier County was distributed and added to the record. Dr. Chicurel commented that Mr. Rodburg provided salient information on this issue at our last board meeting. Mr. Dor ill commented that at the June 10 BCC meeting, there was an attempt to add this item to the June 10 regular agenda; however, the Commissioners reached no conclusions on the item (and agreed to leave the item on the July 8 BCC agenda). He noted that he will share any future developments with the board. Mr. Dorill explained that approval of a proposed ordinance is a two- part process, which includes a required advertised public hearing of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Swider questioned what Commissioner's Hall opinion is on this issue. Mr. Coleman commented that Commissioner Hall said on the record that he is opposed to this ordinance. PBF RESILIENCY COMMITTEE REPORT (ADD -OK Mr. Swider commented that he is a member of the Pelican Bay Ad Hoc Resiliency Committee as a representative of the PBSD. He noted that Mr. Coleman is also a member of this committee. Mr. Swider provided a report on recent committee actions which included the following highlights. • The Resiliency Committee has developed, in draft form, the Pelican Bay — Coastal Storm Management Plan, which calls for establishing six separate working groups, four of which include (1) the beach, (2) the Clam Bay mangrove forest, (3) the berm and Pelican Bay hydrology, and (4) financial risk management. • The Resiliency Committee groups will be looking at these issues from a lens that is more focused on the effects of storm damage as opposed to our focus that historically has been more focused on sustainability. • Although the PBSD annual "Clam Bay Monitoring & Management Report" is extremely detailed and provides us with a strong grasp on the health of the system, members of the Resiliency Committee do not view the format of this report as particularly useful. • Our two groups (the PBSD and the PBF) may continue on separate paths or try to find some efficiencies; finding common ground would be wise. JUNE 16 CLAM BAY COMMITTEE MEETING Mr. Rodburg commented that there is a scheduled June 16 Clam Bay Committee meeting, which will include a discussion on possible new approaches to managing and restoring the beach and berm. He encouraged PB members to attend the meeting. ADJOURNMENT 5 Pelican Bay Services Division Board Regular Session June 11, 2025 The meetin was adjourned at 2:25 p.m. Michael Fogg, Chairman Minutes approved � � as presented OR [� as amended ON � � date Agenda Item #6a Page 1 of 1 Pelican Bay Services Division Project Tracking Summary 10/2/2025 PBSD New Maintenance Facilities (Project 50211I Construction is at substantial completion and a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy is imminent. Sidewalk Improvements (Project 50212) The work is completed and the sidewalk passed inspection on 9/9/2025. A one-year warranty is in effect beginning on 9/9/2025. The Contractor will submit a final invoice and then the project will be closed out. Clam Pass Funding was obtained from the Tourist Development Council to dredge Clam Pass and reclaim sand to rebuild the dune at Clam Pass Park. This work is anticipated to begin in early November and completed within 3-4 months. Pelican Bav Beach The Division was given approval by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission and work began on October I to reclaim sand that was pushed east into the mangroves by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This sand will be used to rebuild the dune and be completed ahead to Collier County Coastal Zone Management beach renourishment project anticipated to begin in December. Contessa and Bav Colony Community Association Drainage Easements The Contessa Condominium and Bay Colony Community Association have initiated the process to grant PBSD drainage easements to improve flow and effectively extend the existing Dune Swale drainage easement further south across the Contessa property to the southern property line shared with BCCA and allow for both entities to obtain permit approval for construction of initial drainage improvements, that once completed, are intended to maintained by PBSD (see included maps). Pinecrest Lake 2-3 Restoration Lake bank restoration project is completed. 1;rosion was repaired with a combination of regrading and sod, and riprap. V PELICAN BAY BALANCE SHEET Sep 30, 2025 )UNAUDITED) Ol0 FUND NUMBER ASSETS Cash and investments Interest receNable Trade receivable, net ROU Lease Receivable -Current Due from other Funds Due from other governments Total assets LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE Llabllities: Accounts payable Wages payable Retainage payable Due to other Government Deferred Inflows -Leases Commercial Paper Loan Total liabilities Fund balances: Fund balance Total liabilities and fund balances Pelican Bay Landscape, Pelican Bay Street Safely, Lake &Beach Clam Bay Capital Assessment Financed Capital Operating Fund Lighting Projects Projects Funded Activities Projects 109 J]8 322 320 333 2,022,699.2] 1J2,56].4] 3,119,136.59 23],306.92 5,551,530.25 3]1,320.]9 € 5,922,831.04 840.08 29,260.60 30,600.68 30,600.68 2j023,539.35 1]2,567.4] 3,148,897.19 237,106.92 5,582,130.93 371,320.79 5,953,431.72 241,151.56 1,156.0] ]45,]30.68 62,341.16 1,050,3J9.4] 340,»9.80 1,391,159.2] 241,151.56 1,156.OJ 5,8]S,J30.68 62,341.16 6,180,3J9.4] 390,J]9.80 6,521,159.2] 1,782,387.79 171,411.40 (2,726,833.491 174,)65.)6 (598,268.54) 30rS4O.99 (567,727.55) 2,023,539.35 172,56].4] 3,148,897.19 237,306.92 5,582,110.93 371,320.79 5,953,431.72 Fund Balance at the end of the pedod 11]82,387.]9 171,411.40 (2,726,833.49) I74,765.76 30 30,540.99 This is the difference between interest rued on unspent proceeds and accrued Interest paid an the borrowing. � }\\\\\ ..}/...} � . ).\f...\ 4•!)•�•§ ).)....| i ! � §§\ )§§[f§ (}§ 7 §§ )•\ §;\ }$/ � \) e ! !! / /�)�}) ^ _ ( | |) § !| \ |§ 3!| ))a0a M, | \\ }} f•/ (( �oil 64: ! \/ ) .) /)f /\m [{) )\\§ {§§ \){ \))\)�) � \i\ ).\,.. j.)... r# \.§... §!!!!])§ §§ §[ !,: \! ! .,;../\.. .\)../.{. k {| (( \\�§ � . . § � . & � § �(� }_{ ` { ! {, }!/ G Qle; . !el•: l.l:I,�;,..;.,r la0Q0E ° §;§\t $!A e Q� |d)/!! g «§ e■�#« )Q g/#( )!) 38 � }\\ !; }! 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Jr� t �'i �.Y•'i.V ..:y�T Agenda Item #9a Page 1 of 3 Jr Notes From Discussions At September 9th Meeting With PBSD Staff, Earthtech, Mohamed Debes, And Representatives From Seagate And Naples Cay Dredging Ratio of 0.50 to 0.60 tidal range on certain gauges is trigger for dredging. Concern is that ratio towards the southern end of Outer Clam Bay may be considerably less. Installation of new gauge at the southern end of OCB will provide new insight as to whether this is the case. Significantly reduced readings in northern Clam Bay are an ongoing concern. Criteria for triggering timing of surveys and related dredging needs to be made clearer. In order to minimize the risk of pass closure (or significantly reduced flow) during and after storm season it would appear we need to be in a position to dredge in the late spring of each year. As any storm related deterioration in pass conditions is often not apparent until the following spring it would seem that spring is when the surveys should be done. However, if conditions warrant a spring dredge, given the County's relatively slow procurement process, this would typically mean an emergency dredge request.This year the spring survey indicated the need for a dredge but an emergency was not triggered and a fall dredge was recommended.We need to understand the criteria used to arrive at the deferral recommendation. One factor that may be in play is that dredged sand deposited on beaches adjacent to the inlet ahead of storm season may be judged to increase the risk of a sand event occurring in the pass. If this is so we need a clearer understanding of this trade-off. Recent beach renourishment projects close to the pass also may be a factor. It is suggested that no matter how extensive the dredging in the current template the system has a tendency to revert to the same "steady state" condition. Recent storms have made obtaining clear data on this difficult to obtain. Hopefully, a more normal storm season and a major dredge this fall will provide an opportunity to map how and when this reversion process takes place. It will then remain to make a determination as to whether the current dredging plan and template restrictions are adequate to maintain the health of Clam Bay in an era of rising sea levels and increased storm activity. This will likely involve some research and modeling which PBSD would fund. Agenda Item #9a Page 2 of 3 Sea Grass Die Off Sea Grass die off has occurred in many coastal areas of Florida. The cause is uncertain but recent storm activity is though to play a significant part. The unknown issue is whether the situation can be recovered. There are apparently no sea grass farms and so replacement would need to come from exiting (surviving) sea grass locations. Supply is small and demand high for such sources and given the unknowns the possibility of some sort of small scale nursery project was discussed. Also discussed was collection of additional data an water quality in former sea grass areas of OCB possibly in conjunction with SWFU. Earthtech are to investigate options and make recommendation. Dune Restoration Plan is, in October, to begin extracting, cleaning and depositing, on the back of the beaches abutting OCB, as much of the sand as possible that was deposited behind the beaches by the recent storms. Once the dunes are reestablished, sand extracted from the scheduled fall Clam Pass dredge will be deposited on the beaches. Replanting of various species of sand tolerant vegetation behind the dunes will follow. As this area is within the County park funding for much of this activity will be provided by the TDC. Mangrove Trenching "Hand dug" channel work is scheduled for the fall in the area north of OCB and the inlet, where some mangrove die -off has been observed. Some of this work may require machine trenching. Permit is Required. Monitoring and Reporting Some improvements and additions to the current data reports provided by Earthtech were discussed and agreed. Agenda Item #9a Page 3 of 3 Seagate Canals Seagate is taking responsibility for the water quality in their canals and mentioned an number of initiatives they have taken. They are exploring the possibility of forming a City Taxing District to fund their activities. They continue to be interested in the tidal flow in Outer Clam Bay, particularly that adjacent to their canals, and are very interested in the readings from the new tidal gauge to be installed at the southern end of OCB. Their belief is that any improvements that can be made in tidal flow in OCB will benefit water quality in their canals. Agenda Item #11 Page 1 of 3 Barbara Shea Subject: FW: Turtle Club Gets Emergency Permit to Restore Beach During Turtle Season From: Byrne, Ryan <Ryan.Byrne(�MVFWC com> Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 2:31:12 PM To: Cindy Polke<Cindv.Poike@colliercountvfLeov> Cc: md@humistionandnmoore.com <md@humistionandnmoore com>; Neil Dorrill <Neil@dmgfl.com>; Tom. olke elicanba .or <Tom.Polke@pelicanbay.org>; Chris Hall <Chris.Hall@colliercountyfhgov>; ggve.rnorron,desantfs@eog,mvflorida.com <governorron.desantis@eog mvfiorfda.com>; Seckfnger, Eric <Eric.Seckfnger@MVFWC.com>; Mezich, Ronald <Ronald.Mezich@MVFWC com>; JCP Compliance <jcpcomoliance@dep state fl us>; Telesco, David <david .telesco@MVFWC,com> Subject: RE: Turtle Club Gets Emergency Permit to Restore Beach During Turtle Season Good afternoon Ms, Polke, Thank you for reaching out with your concerns. To clarify, the Pelican Bay Emergency Final Order (EFO) proposal received by FWC staff included the nourishment of the dunes and part of the berm using only overwashed sand that had been deposited Into the upland mangroves. The dredging of Clam Pass and sand placement below MHW was not included in the proposal. The dredging of Clam Pass and on beach placement is currently authorized under DER Permit No. 0296087-008-JN, However, FWC staff have not received formal notification of when the next construction event is proposed. As mentioned in your email below, sand placement was recently conducted north of Pelican Bay at Vanderbilt Beach. This nourishment was not proposed under the EFO and was conducted under DER Permit No. 0331817-004-JM, Questions pertaining to authorizations provided under that permit can be directed to DER staff at JCPComoliance MVFWC com. When reviewing in -season work requests, FWC staff review each individual request based on the scope and timing of activities associated with the project and the effects of the proposed work to marine turtles and their nesting habitat. The proposed Pelican Bay EFO work was projected to occur during peak nesting season, In an area where there were already active marine turtle nests and ongoing nesting activities, increasing the likelihood of take of a protected species, The EFO does not provide authorization for the taking of any species (or the nests or eggs of any species) listed under Chapter 68A-27, Florida Administrative Code, or the federal Endangered Species Act. As indicated in our comment letter, FWC staff would be amenable to reviewing a request to complete the work during the later portion of marine turtle nesting season when there are no nests in the proposed project area and there is less nesting activity, in conjunction with a review of current beach conditions. Please let me Know if you have any questions, or if I can provide any additional information. Sincerely, Ryan Byrne Fish &Wildlife Biological Scientist III Imperiled Species Management Section Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Email: Ryan.Byrne@MvFWC.com Phone:850-922-4330 Agenda Item #11 Page 2 of 3 ----Original Message ----- From: Cindy Polke <Cindv,Pollce colliercountvfl.gov> Sent: Monday, July 7, 2025 12:24 PM To: Byrne, Ryan <RVan.Byrne@MVFWC.com> Cc: and@humistionandnmoore com; Neil Dorrill <neil@dmgfl.com>; Tom. poike@pelicanbaV.Org; Chris Hall <Chris.Hall@col liercountvfl.gov>; governorron.desantis@eog.myflorida.com Subject: Turtle Club Gets Emergency Permit to Restore Beach During Turtle Season [EXTERNAL SENDER] Use Caution opening lini<s or attachments <htt s: /mail colliergov net/owa/service svc/s/GetFileAttachment7id=AAMItADdhNDc3ZDRmLWRiN2YtNGNifVS05ZDc1L CANARY=oA29zovRW1<eBpirv39hgYlA1 INgyd017_jxuRsmlBZyLMDVCtINUhuo4CFCot�fNOze9SrpX Ct>Ryan, I am writing to you in response to your den[aI of the emergency permit submitted by Mohamed Dabees in May. The plan to dredge Clam Pass and Clam Bay and deposit the reclaimed sand to build a protective dune and restore our beaches in Pelican Bay was denied. I called and left a message last week regarding this issue. I am member of Pelican Bay Services Division Board and resident for 14 years. A tremendous amount of sand has been allowed to build up in Clam Bay and Clam Pass in the aftermath of Irma, Ian, Helen, Milton, and Debbie. There has been no meaningful dredge to reclaim the sand out of Clam Pass and Bay to restore the beaches of Pelican Bay In the last five years, due to requirements for a NRPA. The coastal properties have sustained extensive damage and $millions in repairs, in addition to loss of revenue from restaurant closures, due to the flooding every year since Ian, Currently the high tide is reaching the steps of our restaurants due to the critically eroded beaches. Clam Bay and surrounding waterways are filled with sand and can no longer hold the volume of water they once could, to help protect our coastal properties from flooding during a surge. There has been a noticeable decline in the sea life that once filled our waterways. I no longer see alligators, turtles, sea otters, and shore birds along our berm. The berm ditches are connected to the mangroves In Pelican Bay. I asked if there was a study to measure the reduction in sea life that once thrived along the berm. It was brought to my attention that the berm waterways are not in the permitted area for oversight of the NRPA. There has been no study to measure whether a reduction in sea life after numerous hurricanes. The empirical data suggests a reduction in water flow that once filled the ditches of the berm, hosting many species of marine life and shore birds. Turtle Club just received approval for an emergency permit from Kelly Kramer FDEP, to restore their beaches with trucked'in sand which took place June 30-July 4th. I spoke to Andrew Millerfrom Collier County regarding the Turtle Club restoration, to confirm that they received permission to dredge and deposit sand on the beach just north of us during turtle nesting season. It appears that Pelican Bay Is the only beach front on the Gulf in Collier County that has not been restored, which is alarming to our residents, The original PBSD charter states that dredging plans can be carried out in such a way as to hot harm sea life which Mohamed Dabees carefully outlined in the proposed permit plan submitted in May. I would asl<you to please worl<with PBSD on this urgent matter. Perhaps personnel from FWC or Earth Tech can identify and mark the turtle nests, to allow the dredging of the sand from Clam Pass and carefully deposit it on the beaches to provide beach resiliency to our coastal properties as soon as possible. Sadly, I cannot imagine many sea turtles survived on our critically eroded beaches in the last 5 years? Can turtle nests be relocated to more protected areas where they would have a better chance of survival? It appears that the NRPA status has allowed our properties to remain In harms way, sustaining a tremendous amount of damage to our coastal properties. The dune created with mined sand costing $500,000 was planted with $30,000 in sea grasses which was washed away last season. Agenda Item #11 Page 3 of 3 I spoke to Chadd Chutsz, coastal engineer for the Ft. Meyers Beach restorations and he said dredged sand provides a much more substantial foundation as compared to mined sand. It is my understanding that the sand requested to be dredged from Clam Bay and Clam Pass to restore Pelican Bay beaches meets the NRPA standards and has very little silt. Governor DeSant is signed a new Senate Do, 1622 making it easier to streamline beach restoration for beaches along the Gulf of American. I am asking you to please reconsider the permit and perhaps recommend modifications to Mohamed's plan submitted on PBSD's behalf, in order to meet the standards for a safe dredge for Pelican Bay's beach restoration as soon as possible. We have 13,000 residents in Pelican Bay and they deserve every protection that was given to the commercial properties with beaches to the north and south of our community. Thanks foryour consideration, Cindy Polke Under Florida I.aw, a -mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your a -mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing.