Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

About this meeting

Government Body
Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Type
Board Of County Commissioners
Location
Collier County, FL
Meeting Date
July 28, 2026

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

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Invocation and Pledge of AllegianceItem 1.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation: Pastor Brad Taberer from Faith Church Naples ||| Pledge of Allegiance: “JR” Jairo Restrepo, U.S. Army veteran, attaining the rank of Specialist (E-4), served from 1988 to 1994 with the 77th Sustainment Brigade at Fort Totten, New York, and with the 24th Mechanized Infantry during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Agenda and MinutesItem 2.A.

June 18, 2026, Workshop Minutes (2026-1872)

Agenda and MinutesItem 2.B.

June 23, 2026, BCC Meeting Minutes (2026-1887)

Awards and RecognitionsItem 3.A.1.

20 Year Attendees

• Natalie Pochmara- Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

Awards and RecognitionsItem 3.A.2.

25 Year Attendees

• Lautaro Veliz- Road, Bridge & Stormwater Maintenance

Awards and RecognitionsItem 3.A.3.

30 Year Attendees

• Raul Llorca- Road, Bridge & Stormwater Maintenance

Awards and RecognitionsItem 3.A.4.

40 Year Attendees

• Jesse J. Komorny Jr.- Utilities Finance Operations

ProclamationsItem 4.A.

Proclamation designating August 2026 as National Wellness Month. To be accepted by Jessica Liria, Director of Community Wellness & Impact, David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health, and the DLC Wellness Institute. (2026-1907)

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.A.

Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners, acting as the Collier County Airport Authority, approve the concept of a proposed solicitation for development, financing, management, and/or operation opportunities at Immokalee Regional Airport and Everglades Airpark, and authorize the County Manager or designee to prepare and advertise a solicitation consistent with the Board's approved concept. (2026-1967)

County Manager's ReportItem 11.A.

Recommendation to award Request for Professional Services No. 24-8286, "Design Services for Immokalee Road and Livingston Road Flyover," to DRMP, Inc., in the amount of $7,594,351.10, approve the necessary Budget Amendments, and authorize the Chair to sign the attached Agreement. (Project Number 60268) (Marlene Messam, Supervisor, Project Management (Licensed)) (2026-1587)

County Attorney's ReportItem 12.A.

Recommendation to have a discussion on the means to regulate Data Centers on the acceptance, processing, and consideration of applications for development orders and development permits. (2026-2002)

Other Constitutional OfficersItem 13.A.

Recommendation to appoint two Commissioners as regular members, three Commissioners as alternate members, and ratification of the appointed citizen member and an alternate citizen member for a one-year period on the Value Adjustment Board. (2026-1894)

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 authorize the Office of the County Attorney to initiate foreclosure proceedings pursuant to Section 162.09, Florida Statutes, in relation to $54,785.40 in accruing code enforcement liens for ongoing violations on an undeveloped lot, Folio #56350080009, Immokalee, Florida 34142, arising from Special Magistrate Case Nos. CENA20080015684, CENA20090013650, and CENA20140013447 titled Board of County Commissioners, Collier County, Florida, vs. R. Roberts. (2026-1438)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.2.

Recommendation to approve final acceptance of the sewer utility facilities and accept the conveyance of a portion of the sewer utility facilities for Fiddler's Creek Golf Course Restoration. [PL20250010848] (2026-1069)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.3.

Recommendation to authorize the Clerk of Courts to release a Performance Bond in the amount of $25,000, which was posted as a guaranty for Excavation Permit Number PL20240005182 for work associated with Prima Auto Condos. (2026-1591)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.4.

Recommendation to authorize the Clerk of Courts to release a Performance Bond in the amount of $82,200, which was posted as a guaranty for Excavation Permit Number PL20210000303 for work associated with Jasper Flats. (2026-1593)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.5.

Recommendation to approve final acceptance of the potable water and sewer utility facilities for Royal Palm Academy Phase 2. [PL20260004735] (2026-1594)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.6.

Recommendation to approve final acceptance of the potable water utility facilities and accept the conveyance of a portion of the potable water facilities and appurtenant utility easement for One Naples Phase 2A & 4A. [PL20260002029] (2026-1657)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.7.

Recommendation to approve final acceptance of the sewer utility facilities and accept the conveyance of the sewer facilities and appurtenant utility easement for One Naples Phase 1A & 2B, PL20260000660, and authorize the County Manager, or designee, to release the construction bond in the amount of $270,058.25 submitted under the Site Development Plan (SDP) for One Naples. [PL20210002432] (2026-1660)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.8.

Recommendation to approve final acceptance of the potable water and sewer utility facilities for One Naples Phase 3A, 3B & 7. [PL20260002331] (2026-1662)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.9.

Recommendation to approve a Resolution for final acceptance of the private roadway and drainage improvements, and acceptance of the plat dedications, for the final plat of Ventana Pointe, Application Number PL20190002844, and authorize the release of the maintenance security in the amount of $306,414.80. (2026-1671)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.10.

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 4B & 4C. [PL20260003696] (2026-1676)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.11.

Recommendation to approve final acceptance of the potable water and sewer utility facilities and accept the conveyance of a portion of the potable water and sewer facilities and appurtenant utility easement for Home Depot – Southeast Naples. [PL20260001582] (2026-1677)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.12.

Recommendation to authorize the County Manager, or designee, to release the Utilities Performance Security (UPS) in the amount of $31,662.27 to the Project Engineer or Developer’s designated agent for One Naples Right-of-Way (R.O.W). Improvements and Utility Relocation. [PL20220002615] (2026-1678)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.13.

Recommendation to direct staff to advertise and bring back for a public hearing, an Ordinance amending the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, to allow recreational vehicles to be parked in a driveway of a residence when located within a Planned Unit Development if approved by the Homeowners' Association. [PL20260002638] (2026-1682)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.14.

Recommendation to approve a reduction in certain building permit fees when a Private Provider is retained to perform plan review or inspection services, in accordance with Laws of Florida Chapter 2026-63, with an effective date of July 1, 2026. (2026-1864)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.15.

Recommendation to award Invitation to Bid 25-8617, “Preventative Maintenance, Repairs and Replacement for Pools and Pool Amenities at Collier County Aquatic Facilities,” to Dale Cooper LLC, Finishing by Baker, Inc., Simmonds Electrical of Naples Inc., StandGuard Aquatics Inc., and Valiente Builders LLC for various categories on a primary, secondary, and tertiary basis, and authorize the Chair to sign the attached agreements. (2026-1869)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.16.

Recommendation to accept a donation of an AquaPaws Plus Underwater Treadmill System from the Community Foundation of Collier County, Inc., for the Domestic Animal Services facility located at 7610 Davis Blvd, Naples, FL 34104. (2026-1893)

Consent AgendaItem 16.A.17.

Recommendation to authorize Domestic Animal Services (DAS) to participate in the 2026 NBCUniversal Clear the Shelters national adoption event by hosting a curated, market-style animal-related vendor experience. (2026-1995)

Consent AgendaItem 16.B.1.

Recommendation to approve a License Agreement requested by the State of Florida Department of Transportation relating to County-owned property required for the State Road 29 Construction Project. (2026-1754)

Consent AgendaItem 16.B.2.

Recommendation to authorize a Budget Amendment to recognize revenue and transfer funding for projects within the Transportation Supported Gas Tax Fund (3083) and Transportation & CDES Capital Fund (3081) in the amount of $224,328.34. (Projects 60212, 60085, 60066, 60088, 69331, 69333, and 69336) (2026-1755)

Consent AgendaItem 16.B.3.

Recommendation to approve and execute a Transportation Off System Post Project Maintenance Agreement requested between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Collier County for the State Road 29 Bypass Project and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution. (2026-1756)

Consent AgendaItem 16.B.4.

Recommendation to approve an agreement providing for the subordination of Collier County’s interest in a sidewalk easement on the east side of US-41 adjacent to Mercato to the interest of the Florida Department of Transportation in a permanent easement needed for construction of roadway and related improvements to US-41. (2026-1759)

Consent AgendaItem 16.B.5.

Recommendation to approve the submittal of the FY26 Program of Projects grant application to the Federal Transit Administration, 49 U.S.C. sections 5307/5339, FY26, for grant funds to support the transit system capital and operating costs in the amount of $5,967,319 through the Transit Award Management System and accept the award and authorize any necessary Budget Amendments. (2026-1675)

Consent AgendaItem 16.B.6.

Recommendation to approve Budget Amendments within various Transportation Management Services Department cost centers to recognize revenues received from traffic accident reimbursements from insurance companies in the amount of $28,184.33 (Road & Bridge Administration 163620); $34,065.04 (Traffic Operations 163630); $13,088 (Transportation Engineering 163651); and $253,565.17 (Median Maintenance Project 60265). (2026-1831)

Consent AgendaItem 16.B.7.

Recommendation to approve a Third Amendment to the Leasehold Agreement with the City of Naples Airport Authority extending the term for five years, through October 18, 2031, for the continued operation of the Naples Recycling Drop-off Center, and authorize the Chair to execute the Amendment. (2026-1767)

Consent AgendaItem 16.B.8.

Recommendation to approve a Sovereignty Submerged Lands Lease Modification with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, for Caxambas Park to reflect a minor expansion of the leased area and update the authorized use description for the County's public boating facilities under the existing lease, which remains in effect through April 6, 2028. (2026-1947)

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 the selection committee's ranking and authorize staff to begin contract negotiations with the top-ranked firm, Carollo Engineers, Inc., related to Request for Professional Services No. 26-8635 for the South County Water Reclamation Facility Treatment Technology and Flow Management Improvements project. (Project 70299) (2026-1771)

Consent AgendaItem 16.C.2.

Recommendation to approve a Resolution removing uncollectible accounts receivable and their respective balances in the amount of $165,750.50 from the financial records of the Mandatory Trash Collection Fund (4073), finding diligent efforts to collect have been exhausted and proved unsuccessful. (2026-1867)

Consent AgendaItem 16.D.1.

Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the First Amendment to the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreement #PS25-04 between Baker Senior Center Naples, Inc. and the Collier County Board of County Commissioners to increase the number of Geriatric Case Managers from two to three; reallocate funds, update general information based on federal guidance, and revise Exhibits. (Housing Grant Fund (1835), Project 33950) (2026-1846)

Consent AgendaItem 16.D.2.

Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the (1) Third Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation agreement between Collier County and Florida Department of Commerce (I0162) and (2) Third Amendment to the subrecipient agreement between Collier County and Collier Health Services, Inc., dba Healthcare Network (MIT22-001) for the hardening of the Marion E. Fether Medical Center in Immokalee. (Grant Funds 1835). (2026-1952)

Consent AgendaItem 16.E.1.

Recommendation to accept the report for the sale of twenty-two (22) items and the disbursement of funds in the amount of $47,200 associated with the County surplus auction held May 7 through May 9, 2026. (2026-1818)

Consent AgendaItem 16.E.2.

Recommendation to approve the administrative report prepared by the Procurement Services Division for the disposal of property that is no longer viable and remove capital assets from the County's capital assets records. (2026-1837)

Consent AgendaItem 16.E.3.

Recommendation that the Board, pursuant to Section 274.06, Florida Statutes, approve the sale and disposal of surplus assets via public auction from August 13 through August 15, 2026. (2026-1852)

Consent AgendaItem 16.E.4.

Recommendation to approve modifications to the 2026 Fiscal Year Pay & Classification Plan, which consists of one new classification and the removal of two obsolete classifications from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. (2026-1908)

Consent AgendaItem 16.F.1.

Recommendation to authorize purchases from OCLC, Inc., as an exemption from the competitive process for the acquisition of subscription services, for CloudLibrary™ in an amount not to exceed $350,000 per Fiscal Year, as budgeted in FY 2027, for Exemption No. 26-368-EM. (2026-1850)

Consent AgendaItem 16.F.2.

Recommendation to adopt a Resolution approving amendments (appropriating grants, donations, contributions, insurance proceeds, and reserves) to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget. (2026-1997)

Consent AgendaItem 16.F.3.

Recommendation to consent to leasehold mortgage financing for The Gate Golf Club project at the Golden Gate Golf Course, as permitted under the Long-Term Lease and Operating Agreement dated April 23, 2024, between the County and The Gate Golf Club, Inc., and authorize the County Manager or designee to execute any documents necessary to effectuate consent to such financing. (2026-1993)

Consent AgendaItem 16.G.1.

Recommendation to approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, acting as the Collier County Airport Authority, and the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management providing for the use of a 5-acre parcel at the Immokalee Regional Airport during a declared emergency for a Logistical Storage Area. (2026-1474)

Consent AgendaItem 16.H.

Board of County Commissioners (Consent)

Consent AgendaItem 16.I.

Miscellaneous Correspondence (Consent)

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 $60,310,459.56 were drawn for the periods between July 2, 2026, and July 15, 2026, pursuant to Florida Statute 136.06. (2025-4049)

Consent AgendaItem 16.J.2.

Request that the Board approve and determine valid public purpose for invoices payable and purchasing card transactions as of July 22, 2026. (2025-4050)

Consent AgendaItem 16.K.1.

Recommendation to approve an offer of $1,500.00 to settle a lawsuit filed by Joseph Tironi against Collier County claiming that he was allegedly attacked by bees at Vineyards Community Park. (2026-1895)

Consent AgendaItem 16.K.2.

Recommendation to approve a Stipulated Final Judgment in the total amount of $194,000 plus $56,418 in statutory attorney and experts' fees and costs, for the taking of Parcel 1280FEE required for the Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension Project No. 60249. (2026-1959)

Consent AgendaItem 16.L.

Community Redevelopment Agency (Consent)

Consent AgendaItem 16.M.

Tourist Development (Consent)

Summary AgendaItem 17.A.

Recommendation to adopt an amended Ordinance authorizing corrections of scrivener's errors found in Parking Ordinance 2026-13, which was adopted at the April 28, 2026, Board of County Commissioners meeting, which increased parking violation fines and included procedural amendments. (2026-1355)

Summary AgendaItem 17.B.

Recommendation to adopt a Resolution approving amendments (appropriating carry forward, transfers and supplemental revenue) to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget. (2026-1999)

AdjournItem 18.

Adjourn