On the agenda: Colliercofl Board of County Commissioners Meeting — Data Center (Jul 28)

COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Community Redevelopment Agency Board (CRAB)
Airport Authority

AGENDA
Board of County Commission Chambers
Collier County Government Center
3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor
Naples, FL 34112
July 28, 2026
9:00 AM

Commissioner Dan Kowal, District 4 – Chair;
Commissioner William L. McDaniel, Jr., District 5 – Vice Chair;
Commissioner Rick LoCastro, District 1;
Commissioner Chris Hall, District 2;
Commissioner Burt Saunders, District 3;
NOTICE: Persons wishing to speak on an agenda item must register prior to its presentation. Speakers are limited
to three (3) minutes unless adjusted by the Chair. Time may be ceded by other in-person registered speakers who
are present at the time the speaker is heard. Public comments are not heard for Proclamations, Presentations, or
Public Petitions. Presentations are limited to ten (10) minutes unless extended by the Chair. To comment on
Consent Agenda items, registration must occur before the Board’s action on the Consent Agenda, which is heard
following the Pledge of Allegiance.
Requests for Public Petitions must be submitted in writing to the County Manager at least 13 days prior to the
meeting. They shall provide detailed information as to the nature of the Petition. Public Petitions must address
matters not scheduled for a future agenda and concern a matter in which the Board can take action. If granted, a
single presenter may speak for up to ten (10) minutes, subject to extension by the Chair, and the petition will be
placed on a future agenda for a public hearing.
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are limited to three (3) minutes; time may not be ceded. The Chair may limit the number of speakers to five (5) for
the meeting. Appeals require a record of proceedings, which may include the testimony and evidence on which the
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Board Minutes and Records Department per Collier County Ordinance 2003-53, as amended.
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A Lunch Recess is scheduled from Noon (12:00 P.M.) to 1:00 P.M.

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.

2.

Agenda and Minutes
Approval of today's Regular, Consent, and Summary agenda as amended (ex-parte disclosure
provided by Commission members for Consent agenda.)
2.A. June 18, 2026, Workshop Minutes (2026-1872)
2.B. June 23, 2026, BCC Meeting Minutes (2026-1887)

3.

Awards and Recognitions
3.A. Employee
3.A.1. 20 Year Attendees
• Natalie Pochmara- Solid & Hazardous Waste Management
3.A.2. 25 Year Attendees
• Lautaro Veliz- Road, Bridge & Stormwater Maintenance
3.A.3. 30 Year Attendees
• Raul Llorca- Road, Bridge & Stormwater Maintenance
3.A.4. 40 Year Attendees
• Jesse J. Komorny Jr.- Utilities Finance Operations

4.

Proclamations
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)

5.

Presentations

6.

Public Petitions

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)
8.

Board of Zoning Appeals

9.

Advertised Public Hearings

10. Board of County Commissioners
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)
11. County Manager's Report
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)
12. County Attorney's Report
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)
13. Other Constitutional Officers
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)
14. Airport Authority and/or Community Redevelopment Agency
15. Staff and Commission General Communications
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
15.B. Staff Project Updates
15.C. Staff and Commission General Communications
16. Consent Agenda
All matters listed under this item are considered to be routine and action will be taken by one
motion without separate discussion of each item. If discussion is desired by a member of the Board,
that item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.

16.A. Growth Management Department (Consent)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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] (20261676)

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)

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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
16.B. Transportation Management Department (Consent)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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. (20261947)

16.C. Public Utilities Department (Consent)
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)
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)
16.D. Community Services (Consent)
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) (20261846)

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)
16.E. Corporate Business Operations (Consent)
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)
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)
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)
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)
16.F. County Manager Operations (Consent)
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)
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)
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)
16.G. Airport Authority (Consent)
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)
16.H. Board of County Commissioners (Consent)
16.I. Miscellaneous Correspondence (Consent)
16.J. Other Constitutional Officers (Consent)
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)
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)
16.K. County Attorney (Consent)
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)
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)
16.L. Community Redevelopment Agency (Consent)
16.M. Tourist Development (Consent)
17. Summary Agenda
This section is for advertised public hearings and must meet the following criteria: 1) A
recommendation for approval from staff; 2) Unanimous recommendation for approval by the Collier
County Planning Commission or other authorizing agencies of all members present and voting; 3)
No written or oral objections to the item received by staff, the Collier County Planning Commission,
other authorizing agencies or the Board, prior to the commencement of the BCC meeting on which
the items are scheduled to be heard; and 4) No individuals are registered to speak in opposition to
the item. For those items which are quasi-judicial in nature, all participants must be sworn in.
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)
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)
18. Adjourn

Inquiries concerning changes to the Board’s Agenda should be made to the County Manager’s Office at
252-8383.