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Commissioner McDaniel moved acceptance of the civic association’s resolution; the board adopted it unanimously. There were no registered public speakers on the item.

County staff noted the Naples Airport Authority had requested county assistance with its relocation site‑selection study, but commissioners said they have previously designated Commissioner Kowal as the board’s liaison and do not want to funnel county staff resources into the authority’s study. Commissioner Kowal said he had already communicated the board’s preference at Naples Airport Authority meetings and that the county’s position remains that it will not be an active partner in site selection at this time.

Commissioners said the city of Naples and the airport authority should contract and fund the technical work and outreach their study requires; county involvement, they said, should be limited to the previously agreed‑to liaison role unless the board later decides otherwise.

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Trinity Scott, department head for transportation management services, told commissioners the county had identified two parcels formerly slated for an EMS station that were no longer needed. Staff previously recommended selling the property to a cash bidder (Up and Smoke) for about $1.3 million, but the board asked staff to negotiate with Gargiulo to protect public interests, keep a reverter clause and better align any purchase price with county expenditures.

Scott said Gargiulo is pursuing federal grant funding for acquisition and construction; if the nonprofit applies for federal funds the county cannot finalize a contract until grant awards are made — a process that could take until the fall. Staff cautioned that federal grants might be restricted to childcare uses and could limit the North Collier Fire District’s ability to use the site as previously discussed.

Staff reported the county’s out‑of‑pocket expenditure on the property — including acquisition and design — is about $1.3 million. The board accepted the update; following the public comments and a brief exchange, the board voted unanimously to accept the status report and then unanimously approved a motion to re‑advertise the parcel and seek best offers if Gargiulo cannot finalize financing.

Neighbors and association representatives raised safety and traffic concerns. Alan Ritchie, speaking for the neighborhood PUD board, said children served by the education center would likely be bused across Collier Boulevard (County Road 41), which he described as “dangerous” for pedestrians and vehicles. John Gray and other residents said the nonprofit is relying on grants and may not have the cash capacity to close.

Commissioner McDaniel said staff had performed due diligence and that accepting the update was appropriate; he then moved to re‑advertise the property to ensure the county protects taxpayers’ interests while giving Gargiulo time to secure funding.

The board’s actions leave the door open for Gargiulo to complete financing and return with a contract; if that does not occur staff will move forward with a competitive sale process.","The board accepted a staff update on negotiations with Gargiulo Education Center for county parcels on Performance Way and voted to re‑advertise the property for sale if the nonprofit cannot complete financing; concerns raised about pedestrian safety and project financing.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6389836,"Collier County moves to require conditional‑use review for permanent food truck sites",490,4674000,5164000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2113044-f537f3f6496742ee93bb1fe0b03b72c8&start=4674&end=5164","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2113044-f537f3f6496742ee93bb1fe0b03b72c8/thumbnail_4674000.jpg","/articles/6389836/Collier-County/Florida/Collier-County-moves-to-require-conditionaluse-review-for-permanent-food-truck-sites","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6389836-802353beb85977eac31f3468e2fb03c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158744&Signature=gKj01t8fb0hq8laP23jPEmFgJdJLDCNtwkjYZD~uOXyBEzQIGJOFEHzcc13U9PRspiWHGEFdg05NBeg5fetgDr2K9RxLPv3f8plSpw33aKTd~ZFumi5pOQuRtBeGSO5Lj0KrmSHkLqaDtmufAUS2258~l29T-ZX4Y5jiz7w~yFga-AZw5ciQsBiJ-L-h2bRPjs4F4Dkc04rbWXeGv9dUVtYWl5NwVYbsEho8c8m5FDjrCAJJOJ6FD1HsY2yR~mkDeuxMwT-eNWnYHwj2CedIeZPRqr7tycDhcx5TqAqcbZOAbq4KCpCgyVu3dINV0Qig9213CN-Gt2e5gmlW-WPeyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Collier County commissioners on Tuesday advanced an amendment to the Land Development Code that creates rules for permanent mobile food‑dispensing vehicles and food‑truck parks and requires conditional‑use review for such uses.

Zoning director Mike Bozzi told the board staff proposed a new LDC section establishing separate rules for permanent food‑truck sites, definitions, and standards by district. The version in the packet allowed permanent food‑truck parks by right in some districts (industrial and public) and by conditional use in others; staff said that approach reflected an earlier legal review.

Commissioner McDaniel pressed staff to require a conditional‑use approval in every zoning district so the board and local residents could review cases individually. County attorney’s office counsel said a conditional‑use approach is a valid path to protect surrounding communities. “Conditional uses are permanent, permitted uses. This will just protect the surrounding communities,” counsel said.

Commissioner McDaniel moved to approve the LDC amendment with the adjustment that permanent mobile food‑dispensing vehicles be allowed only by conditional use in all zoning districts; the motion advanced the measure to its second hearing. The board voted unanimously to send the modified ordinance to the second public hearing.

Staff emphasized the amendment does not change existing temporary‑event rules, which allow mobile vendors to operate under temporary permits for limited periods (up to 28 days including extension).

The change is intended to give neighborhoods and nearby property owners more review rights for permanent food‑truck parks and to clarify how accessory food‑truck uses relate to restaurants and regional parks.

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The vote was 3–2. Commissioner Locastro moved to approve the amendment; Commissioner Kowal seconded. Commissioners Saunders, Locastro and Kowal voted in favor; Commissioners McDaniel and Hall opposed.

County facilities executive director John Dunnek said the project has been before the board multiple times and that staff was presenting the final GMP amendment to begin construction. “To our estimate, this is the 17th time this project has been presented, over the past 7 years,” Dunnek told commissioners.

The project as presented will build an approximately 87‑bed facility intended to function as a central receiving facility for people detained under the state Baker Act and Marchman Act and to expand crisis mental‑health services in Collier County. Staff estimated construction will take about 22 months. The contract amendment includes a contractor overhead rate of 4.75 percent, a construction contingency and allowances of roughly $5 million combined, and liquidated damages set at $8,000 per day if deadlines are missed.

Scott Burgess, chief executive officer of the David Lawrence Center, which would operate the facility under a long‑term lease, said the center would lead fundraising for operations and equipment and that philanthropic and grant sources were being pursued. “We will lead the charge and will work tirelessly … to pursue every avenue of operational funding,” Burgess said, adding that naming‑rights philanthropy and program‑specific grants were among the options being pursued.

Ed Morton, chair of the David Lawrence Center board, said the organization already had raised more than $30 million toward its campaign. “As I stand here today, we have raised over $30,000,000,” Morton said, describing the board’s commitment to support the project and operations.

Commissioners who opposed the action said they supported the need for more mental‑health capacity but worried about the cost and the details of ongoing operations. Commissioner McDaniel said the per‑bed cost had increased substantially as the project’s size was reduced (the facility was previously proposed at higher bed counts) and pressed for clearer commitments on operational funding and long‑term maintenance. Commissioner Hall said he wanted stronger assurances before the county committed surtax proceeds to the current site arrangement.

Dunnek and staff told the board the construction funding will come from infrastructure surtax proceeds approved by voters starting in 2018 and expanded more recently; staff also estimated the county should begin setting aside about $460,000 a year to address long‑term capital replacement for major systems after the facility opens.

With the board’s approval the county will finalize required permits, acquire the site acreage, and trigger the long‑term lease with the David Lawrence Center. Construction would start after permits and closing. The David Lawrence Center will operate the facility under a lease the county described as part of the implementation steps.

Opponents asked that the item be postponed so neighbors and interested commissioners could take more time to examine alternatives and the operating plan. Supporters argued the county has been working toward this outcome for years and delaying would push the project further out while the community waits for the additional crisis capacity.

The board approved the contract amendment 3–2; staff said construction would move forward on the approved GMP once permits and closing are complete.

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