Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The Board of County Commissioners addressed several key issues, including the urgent environmental cleanup of a proposed veterans nursing home site, the long-term expansion of the Collier County Landfill, and the contentious ranking of the Smits property for conservation acquisition. The Board also discussed the Randall Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict development and approved a stay on code enforcement fines for driving ranges while an ordinance is developed.

About this meeting

Government Body
Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Type
Board Of County Commissioners
Location
Collier County, FL
Meeting Date
May 12, 2026

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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Invocation and Pledge of AllegianceItem 1

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation: Pastor John Huffman from Harvest Recovery Ministries ||| Pledge of Allegiance:

Agenda and MinutesItem 2.A.

BCC Minutes 04/14/2026 (2026-1118)

Awards and RecognitionsItem 3.A.

Employee

ProclamationsItem 4.A.

Proclamation designating May 3 - 9, 2026, as National Correctional Officers' Week. To be accepted by Sheriff Kevin Rambosk, Chief Chris Roberts, Captain Keith Harmon, Captain DaReese Canady, Director Katina Bouza, Correctional Officers, and Naples Jail Center staff. (2026-997)

ProclamationsItem 4.B.

Proclamation designating May 2026 as National Drug Court Month. To be accepted by Judge Janeice Martin, Presiding Judge, Collier County Drug Court. (2026-1162)

ProclamationsItem 4.C.

Proclamation designating May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month. To be accepted by Nammie Ichilov, President and CEO, Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. (2026-1164)

ProclamationsItem 4.D.

Proclamation designating May 16 - 22, 2026, as National Safe Boating Week. To be accepted by Richard Hurd, Division Staff Officer-Vessel Examination, FSO-Public Affairs & Finance. (2026-744)

ProclamationsItem 4.E.

Proclamation designating May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month. To be accepted by Rose Gonzalez and Cathy Grassi. (2026-791)

ProclamationsItem 4.F.

Proclamation designating May 17 - 23, 2026, as Emergency Medical Services Week. To be accepted by Dr. James J. Augustine, Collier County Medical Director. (2026-1119)

PresentationsItem 5

Presentations

Public PetitionsItem 6

Public Petitions

Public CommentsItem 7

Public Comments

On general topics not on the current or future agenda. Unless adjusted by the Chair, registered public speakers will receive three (3) minutes and time may not be ceded to another speaker. The Chair may limit the number of public speakers under this item to five (5) for any meeting. (Resolution 98-167)

Board of Zoning AppealsItem 8

Board of Zoning Appeals

Advertised Public HearingsItem 9

Advertised Public Hearings

Board of County CommissionersItem 10

Board of County Commissioners

County Manager's ReportItem 11.A.

Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners accept the “Landfill Optimization Analysis Summary” Memorandum recommendation to expand the Collier County Landfill to the East (Option I) in three phases and direct staff to acquire land as outlined in Option I. (2026-1035)

County Manager's ReportItem 11.B.

*** This Item Continued from the April 28, 2026, BCC Meeting. *** Recommendation to provide a final ranking for the 166.63-acre Smits property, located south of Sabal Palm Rd., approximately 1.5 miles east of Collier Blvd., and to direct staff to pursue the property with funds from the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Fund if ranked on the "A-List, as the property was ranked "C-List" by County staff and "A-List" by the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee. (Jaime Cook, Division Director - Development Review) (2026-864)

County Attorney's ReportItem 12

County Attorney's Report

Other Constitutional OfficersItem 13

Other Constitutional Officers

Airport Authority and/or Community Redevelopment AgencyItem 14

Airport Authority and/or Community Redevelopment Agency

Staff and Commission General CommunicationsItem 15.A.

Public Comments on General Topics Not on the Current or Future Agenda by Individuals Not Already Heard During Previous Public Comments in this Meeting

Staff and Commission General CommunicationsItem 15.B.

Staff Project Updates

Staff and Commission General CommunicationsItem 15.C.

Staff and Commission General Communications

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.1.

Recommendation to approve the release of a code enforcement lien with an accrued value of $226,500 for a reduced payment of $43,948.70 in the code enforcement action titled Board of County Commissioners vs. Farman Ullah, in Code Enforcement Board Case No. CESD20180007263, relating to the property located at 261 Pine Valley Cir., Folio #55100840005, Collier County, Florida. (2026-614)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.2.

Recommendation to approve the release of two code enforcement liens with an accrued value of $127,000 for a reduced payment of $37,208.30, or continue the foreclosure sale in lieu of accepting payment, in the code enforcement action titled Board of County Commissioners vs. Sergey Yurevich Terekhov, in Special Magistrate Case Nos. CENA20240007156 and CEV20240007158, relating to the property located at 3580 2nd Ave NE, Folio #40686720007, Naples, Florida. (2026-881)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.3.

Recommendation for the Board of County Commissioners to accept sponsorship support provided by Community Partners Wags to Wishes Animal Rescue and Windermere Sustainable Car Care, which enhanced the visitor experience during the Grand Opening of Purr & Play, Collier County's first feline interaction site, which is located inside the Exhibit Hall at North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Rd., Naples, FL 34109. (2026-867)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.4.

Recommendation to approve an extension of the Construction Plans for completion of subdivision improvements associated with the Coco Lakes subdivisions pursuant to Section 10.02.05 C.2 of the Collier County Land Development Code. (2026-1099)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.5.

Recommendation to approve the implementation of fee-waived adoption promotions at Collier County Domestic Animal Services (DAS) from May 2026 through August 2026. (2026-1033)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.6.

Recommendation to approve final acceptance of the potable water and sewer utility facilities and accept the conveyance of the potable water and sewer facilities for Oyster Harbor at Fiddler's Creek Phase 3A, PL20180000374, and authorize the County Manager, or designee, to release the Utilities Performance Security (UPS) and Final Obligation Bond in the total amount of $24,975 to the Project Engineer or the Developer's designated agent. (2026-775)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.7.

Recommendation to approve final acceptance of the potable water and sewer utility facilities and accept the conveyance of the potable water and sewer facilities for Terreno at Valencia Golf and Country Club, Phase 4A, PL20250014848. (2026-845)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.8.

Recommendation to approve final acceptance of the potable water and sewer utility facilities and accept the conveyance of a portion of the water utility facilities for the Collier County Pelican Bay Services Division IQ Maintenance & Storage Buildings, PL20250012338. (2026-846)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.9.

Recommendation to approve final acceptance and accept the conveyance of the potable water and sewer utility facilities for Manatee Cove - Phase 1B, PL20200001924 and authorize the County Manager, or designee, to release the Final Obligation Bond in the total amount of $4,000 to the Project Engineer or the Developer's designated agent, and authorize the transfer of the Final Obligation Cash Bond to Collier County Public Utilities Department. (2026-849)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.10.

Recommendation to approve final acceptance of the potable water utility facilities and accept the conveyance of the potable water facilities and appurtenant utility easement for The Teale - Golden Gate, PL20250009981. (2026-812)

Consent AgendaItem 16.B.1.

Recommendation to approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of a road right of way, drainage, and utility easement (Parcel 553RDUE) required for the Oakes Boulevard Sidewalk and Roundabout Improvement Project (Project No. 60228). (Estimated Fiscal Impact: $34,500) (2026-825)

Consent AgendaItem 16.B.2.

Recommendation to approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the purchase of a right of way (Parcel 120FEE) required for public roadway and utility improvements on the north side of Thomasson Drive. (Estimated Fiscal Impact: $250,000) (2026-841)

Consent AgendaItem 16.B.3.

Recommendation to approve Agreement for Sale of Mitigation Bank Credits in the amount of $361,000 in order to obtain wetland mitigation credits from Panther Island Mitigation Bank necessary to complete permitting requirements for the construction of the Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension Phase II project under Board-approved single-source waiver 24-099-WV and authorize the Chair to sign the attached Agreement (Project 60249). (2026-871)

Consent AgendaItem 16.B.4.

Recommendation to approve an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the District School Board of Collier County, Florida, to remove the future school bus transportation facility parcel component in connection with the Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension project and to accept a utility easement over a portion of the Palmetto Ridge High School property in favor of the Collier County Water-Sewer District for utility connections and access between Big Corkscrew Regional Park and the nearby County-owned water treatment facility. (2026-877)

Consent AgendaItem 16.B.5.

Recommendation to approve the Third Amendment to the Ground Lease Agreement for Communications Tower CCATT, LLC, a subsidiary of Crown Castle USA, at Max A. Hasse Jr. Community Park. (2026-882)

Consent AgendaItem 16.B.6.

Recommendation to accept a donation of specialized emergency response equipment from Volt USA received by Collier County. (2026-532)

Consent AgendaItem 16.C.1.

Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners, as the ex officio Governing Board of the Collier County Water-Sewer District, approve Amendment No. Five to Agreement No. 24-007-NS, with Badger Meter, Inc., for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition ("SCADA") equipment, software, and support, to add Telog products and services to the Agreement, increase the not-to-exceed per Fiscal Year amount from $500,000 to $750,000 under a single source waiver, and authorize the Chair to sign the attached Amendment. (2026-868)

Consent AgendaItem 16.C.2.

Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners, as the ex officio Governing Board of the Collier County Water-Sewer District, approve a standard Potable Water and Wastewater Interim Facilities/System Agreement with the Orangetree Bible Church Corporation setting forth the terms and conditions for providing potable water and wastewater services, and authorize the Chair to sign the attached Agreement. (2026-908)

Consent AgendaItem 16.D.1.

Recommendation to authorize the Chair to sign one (1) Release of Lien for an Affordable Housing Density Bonus for a unit that is no longer subject to the terms of the Agreement. (2026-999)

Consent AgendaItem 16.D.2.

Recommendation to approve the Fifth Amendment to extend Agreement Number 18-7470, "Services for Seniors Program," with Maranatha Home Care, Inc., d/b/a A Better Health Care, and authorize the Chair to sign the attached Amendment. (2026-1057)

Consent AgendaItem 16.D.3.

Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to sign one (1) Release of Lien for payment in the amount of $7,158.27 and waive the interest due in the amount of $1,789.55 pursuant to the Agreement for Deferral of 100% of Collier County Impact Fees for owner-occupied Affordable Housing Dwellings (Fund 1077). (2026-1073)

Consent AgendaItem 16.D.4.

Recommendation to authorize Collier County Community and Human Services to waive an accounts receivable balance of $70.15 for an outstanding client FPL bill that has been unable to be collected in accordance with Resolution 2006-252 (Human Service Grant Fund 1837). (2026-1100)

Consent AgendaItem 16.E.1.

Recommendation to ratify Property, Casualty, Workers' Compensation, and Subrogation claim files settled and/or closed by the Risk Management Division Director pursuant to Resolution No. 04-15 for the second quarter of FY 26. (2026-1074)

Consent AgendaItem 16.E.2.

Recommendation to approve the administrative report by the Procurement Services Division for various County Divisions' after-the-fact purchases in accordance with Procurement Ordinance No. 2025-34 and the Procurement Manual, and to authorize the timely payment of outstanding invoices in the amount of $20,814.38. (2026-1083)

Consent AgendaItem 16.F.1.

Recommendation to adopt a Resolution approving amendments (appropriating grants, donations, contributions, insurance proceeds, and reserves) to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget. (2026-1153)

Consent AgendaItem 16.G.

Airport Authority (Consent)

Consent AgendaItem 16.H.

Board of County Commissioners (Consent)

Consent AgendaItem 16.I.1.

Miscellaneous Consent (2026-1058)

Consent AgendaItem 16.J.1.

To record in the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners, the check number (or other payment method), amount, payee, and purpose for which the referenced disbursements in the amount of $59,721,765.55 were drawn for the periods between April 16, 2026 and April 29, 2026 pursuant to Florida Statute 136.06. (2025-3919)

Consent AgendaItem 16.J.2.

Request that the Board approve and determine valid public purpose for invoices payable and purchasing card transactions as of May 6, 2026. (2025-3920)

Consent AgendaItem 16.J.3.

Recommendation to appoint Commissioner Saunders to the Collier County Canvassing Board for the 2026 Election Cycle. (2026-1161)

Consent AgendaItem 16.J.4.

Recommendation to authorize execution of the Budget Amendment for $600,000 for the Vesta 9-1-1 CPE Upgrade and i3 Interoperability Project. (2026-1165)

Consent AgendaItem 16.K.1.

Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Retention Agreement for legal services for legal advice and representation in a Code Enforcement matter and on an "as needed" basis with the law firm of Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns, LLP. (2026-1063)

Consent AgendaItem 16.K.2.

Recommendation to appoint Taylor Carboy to the Public Transit Advisory Committee. (2026-1115)

Consent AgendaItem 16.K.3.

Recommendation that the Board accept a status update on the Randall Boulevard Commercial Subdistrict. (2026-1184)

Consent AgendaItem 16.K.4.

Recommendation to approve a Stipulated Order of Taking and Final Judgment in the amount of $137,300 plus $29,242 in statutory attorney and experts' fees and costs for the taking of Parcel 1358FEE required for the Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension Project No. 60249. (2026-1190)

Consent AgendaItem 16.K.5.

Recommendation to approve a Stipulated Final Judgment in the amount of $367,500 plus $49,414 in statutory attorney fees, expert fees, and costs for the taking of Parcel 1335POND required for the Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension Project No. 60249. (2026-1191)

Consent AgendaItem 16.L.

Community Redevelopment Agency (Consent)

Consent AgendaItem 16.M.

Tourist Development (Consent) (2025-3923)

Summary AgendaItem 17.A.

This item requires ex-parte disclosure to be provided by the Commission members. Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to adopt an Ordinance rezoning real property from the Rural Agricultural (A) to Residential Single Family 2 (RSF-2) zoning district for 6.86 +/- acres of property at 1331 Jaybird Way. [PL20230018359 - Jay II Rezone] (2026-873)

Summary AgendaItem 17.B.

Recommendation to adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance 2017-27, which regulates the placement and permitting of communications facilities within the County right of way. (2026-1075)

AdjournItem 18

Adjourn