Baker Senior Center Naples Dementia Respite Support Program and Mental Health Services

$150,000 will fund the Dementia Respite Support Program at the Baker Senior Center Naples.  The only program of its kind in Collier and Lee Counties helps seniors who have a medical diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias (ADRD) residing at home.

The innovative, evidence-based program provides the highest standard of care for clients with dementia, including socialization and wellness with a holistic approach to everyday living and challenges and using activities to focus on connection when primary verbal communication and interaction abilities are altered.

Baker Senior Center Naples Geriatric Mental Health Services

$110,000 in funding will support mental health counseling on an outpatient basis for seniors and their families at the Baker Senior Center in Naples.

Big Cypress/Tamiami Trail Emergency Management Support 

$877,765 will fund the purchase of law enforcement utility vehicles for the Miccosukee Police Department to deliver efficient and prompt public safety services to the community. 

This investment will help officers with routine patrolling, prompt emergency response, equipment transportation and the capacity to traverse diverse landscapes, such as the Everglades. This also includes the procurement of a watercraft designed for canal navigation and an airboat.

Clewiston Harlem Community Water Line Replacement Project

$1,700,000 will fund a water line replacement project in historic Harlem to ensure adequate water supply and meet fire flow requirements. 

This funding will help replace one of the oldest cast iron pipe material water service lines in the heart of the neighborhood along Della Tobias Street.

Fire protection enhancements will be made,  appropriately spacing fire hydrants along the new 8-inch diameter PVC material water main lines, and replacing the undersized 4-inch diameter water lines.

Lines will be properly looped to improve circulation, pressure and water freshness while eliminating the need for frequent line flushing.

Clewiston Replacement Fire Truck

$1,400,000 will help the City of Clewiston replace a key firetruck apparatus to aid aerial firefighting capabilities. 

The current 2004 E-1 model custom pumper front line firefighting apparatus will be replaced with a Quint design 75-78 foot aerial ladder firefighting apparatus to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and comply with Insurance Services Office (ISO) requirements.

Collier County EMS/Fire Station #74

$3,646,613 will fund construction for the new EMS/Fire Station #74 in conjunction with the local state sales surtax funds.

The station will provide a safe and secure facility for employees and improve response times for Fire and EMS.

Collier County has experienced a 20% increase in call volume over the last year.  As the region continues to experience significant population growth, adjacent property plans to construct 2,500 homes, retail outlets and restaurants also increase demand for a new facility.

Brush fire response will be part of the new station to address the expansive brush fires experienced over the last several years.

Collier County Naples Park Public Utility Renewal Project - 103rd and 104th Avenue

$4,500,000 will aid in the replacement of asbestos cement water mains, clay gravity mains and old fire hydrants, the construction of a new wastewater pump station and rehabilitation of existing wastewater pump stations, and the installation of backflow prevention devices and sewer cleanouts for 400 residences in Naples Park.

The funding will help construct a new storm-water drainage system, improving water quality flow into the Vanderbilt Lagoon tidal system.

Collier County Palm River Public Utility Renewal Project - Areas 3, 5 and 6

$3,000,000 will fund the replacement of asbestos cement water mains, clay gravity mains, fire hydrants, the construction of new wastewater pump stations and rehabilitation of existing wastewater pump stations, and the installation of backflow prevention devices and sewer cleanouts for more than 300 residences in Palm River.

The funding will help construct a new storm-water drainage system to improve the water quality of flows entering Cocohatchee River. 

Collier County State Veterans’ Nursing Home

$10 million will aid in the construction costs for the Collier County State Veterans' Nursing Home. 

This facility will provide veterans with outpatient therapies and adult day health care.  The home will also offer inpatient long-term care skilled nursing services and memory care.

Currently, there are nearly 22,000 veterans living in Collier County.  This nursing home will house 120 veterans and serve many more through outpatient services. 

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Wetlands Restoration Center of Excellence

$5,000,000 will fund the restoration of the Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples.  The sanctuary, owned and operated by the nonprofit Audubon Florida,  is a UNESCO-designated Ramsar Wetland of International Importance.

A critical component of the Western Everglades, the sanctuary protects more than 13,000 acres of freshwater marsh and prairie, pine uplands and the largest remaining old-growth bald cypress forest in the United States.

The sanctuary serves as a living laboratory for best practices in wetland restoration and land management.  It also is an ecotourism amenity to raise awareness and accelerate hydrologic restoration projects in the region.

The proposed site modernization includes an updated exhibit space in the visitor center, a new hub for conservation and restoration science, a new outdoor classroom to serve more students, housing for interns and visiting researchers and a new volunteer headquarters.

David Lawrence Center Access and Integrated Care Center Construction

$5,000,000 will help fund the construction of the new Access and Integrated Care Center at the David Lawrence Center to provide 13,500 square feet of clinical space. 

This expansion will include:

• No appointment-required, real-time behavioral health intervention and assessment;
• Onsite or via telehealth integrated mental health and physical primary care programming available onsite and via telehealth;
• Medication-assisted treatment and associated therapies for opioid use disorder; 
• Trauma-focused therapy for veterans; and
• Prevention and education programming for adults, children, families and the community.

David Lawrence Center - Collier County Mobile Response Team

$950,000 will fund a Mobile Response Team (MRT) to provide 24/7 emergency behavioral health care to Collier County.

The goals of MRT are to reduce trauma, prevent unnecessary psychiatric hospitalizations and criminal justice involvement through de-escalation, appropriate crisis intervention and connecting people to resources in their communities.

The team will meet anyone experiencing a severe emotional or behavioral health crisis in their home, school or elsewhere.

The MRT will provide immediate, on-site behavioral health crisis services to the following:

• Individuals who have an emotional disturbance;
• Individuals experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis;
• Individuals experiencing escalating emotional or behavioral health reactions and symptoms that impact their ability to function typically within their family, living situation or community environment; or
• Individuals served by the child welfare system and are experiencing or at high risk of placement instability.

David Lawrence Center's Wraparound Collier (WRAP)

$279,112 will fund the David Lawrence Centers' (DLC) Wraparound Collier Program (WRAP). 

Since 2012, WRAP has provided specialty mental health services to hundreds of high-risk, uninsured children and adolescents in Collier County who have severe to moderate problems in functioning across settings and for whom funding for an appropriate level of care does not otherwise exist.

DLC provides individualized services in the home, school and community-based settings. 

Services include mental health assessment, diagnosis, intervention, treatment and case management services for children and adolescents with either a mental health diagnosis or co-occurring mental health and substance use diagnoses.

Estero River Oaks Preserve Improvements

$2,500,000 will help improve River Oaks Preserve including the construction of a storage building, trails and pedestrian bridge, and extend water, sewer and reclaimed water to enhance community access.

Updates to the preserve will allow community organizations such as the Native Plant Society to partner with the Village to operate and maintain the property.

FGCU Health Sciences Multipurpose Education Facility

$56,142,700 will fund the construction of a new Health Services building at Florida Gulf Coast University to expand classrooms and multipurpose educational areas for students.

FGCU Water School & SFWMD Lake Okeechobee Study

$2,000,000 will fund a Lake Okeechobee study led by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and FGCU Water School. 

This study is part of Senate Bill 1638, Florida's Compact to Conserve, which dedicates the revenues from the gaming compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida to the acquisition and management of conservation lands and the identification and prioritization of critical clean water infrastructure investments. 

The study must evaluate the health of plants, fish and wildlife to be used for future planning of invasive plant control, replanting of native vegetation, and fish and game management.

FGCU Water School Statewide River Basin Water Quality Study

$25,000,000 will fund a comprehensive water quality study to be conducted by Water School at the Florida Gulf Coast University.

The statewide study will identify and analyze impaired rivers, including upstream sources and determine the root cause of such impairments.

FGCU Water School Study to Identify and Analyze Regional Projects for the State’s Water Quality Improvement Grant Program

$5,000,000 will fund a study to identify and analyze potential regional projects that meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Florida Statutes (s.403.0673: Water Quality Improvement Grant Program).

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is required to coordinate with the Water School at Florida Gulf Coast University to conduct the study.

The study will report water quality data collection and consolidation to identify potential regional projects, including stormwater, hydrologic improvements and innovative technologies, to reduce nutrient loading to water bodies identified in Florida Statutes.

Florida Governmental Utility Authority - Lehigh Acres Utility System Water Main Extensions

$1,294,118 will fund the water main expansion in the south section of Lehigh Acres in the SR 82 corridor.

This expansion offers several potential benefits for the community, increasing water availability to support current residents and commercial properties while accommodating potential future growth.

The project also supports development in the SR 82 Corridor, allowing increased access to water resources to attract businesses, facilitate residential development and contribute to the region's overall economic growth.

Florida SouthWestern State College - Campus Police Headquarters Renovation

$5,942,642 will fund renovations for the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) to the FSW Police Department (FSWPD) building.

Established in 2009, the current space has become inadequate for FSWPD due to the department's growth.  The building is shared with other administrative departments and poses challenges in maintaining a secure environment for authorized personnel.

The renovation also presents an exciting opportunity for collaboration and partnerships with both internal and external constituents.

Florida SouthWestern State College - Charlotte Campus - Building E Health Professions Remodel

$2,400,000 will fund the remodeling of Building E at the Florida SouthWestern State College Charlotte Campus. 

Building E houses the nursing program and simulation labs at the Charlotte Campus. 

The 16,448-square-foot project will align the vocational program, facilities and technology to create high-fidelity patient simulations and skills labs necessary to decrease training variability and increase standardization without exposing people and patients to unnecessary risks.

Florida SouthWestern State College - Institute of Innovation and Emerging Technologies

$1,500,000 will create the Institute of Innovation and Emerging Technologies (IIET) at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW).

As the pace of technological innovation accelerates, higher education institutions must prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow.

Through the creation of IETT, FSW will offer students more career opportunities in the field of technology.
 

Florida SouthWestern State College - Radiologic Technology Program Enhancement

With an annual influx of 80-100 qualified applications aspiring to enroll in Florida SouthWestern State College's (FSW) Radiologic Technology workforce program, the current facility's physical limitation only allows for the admission of 30 students per year. 

An investment of $2,248,487 will enhance on-campus energized labs, expand clinical facilities and increase the program's capacity potential to include up to 60 additional students.

The funding will establish two energized laboratory spaces on campus including equipment within the Radiologic Technology program.

This expansion will create a learning experience that empowers students to cultivate technical expertise and skills in a controlled environment before clinical rotations.

Golisano Children's Museum of Naples Early Learning Center

$1,500,000 will help support a 90-student early learning center at the Golisano Children's Museum of Naples.  The learning center will support Collier County families with children ages 3-5.

The pandemic caused dozens of early learning and childcare programs to close in Collier County.  The devastation experienced by Hurricane Ian has only exasperated the need.  Adding 90 seats will help improve access to early learning educational opportunities for families.

The revenue generated from this project will help bolster the museum's funds and encourage growth through new exhibits and outreach programs.

Gulfshore Playhouse at The Baker Theatre and Education Center

$2,500,000 will help fund the building of the Gulfshore Playhouse, a brand new $72 million state-of-the-art theatre and education center in downtown Naples. 

The Gulfhsore Playhouse is part of a redevelopment area in Naples Square.

Healthcare Network Immokalee Facility Renovations

Major facility renovations for Healthcare Network's Immokalee headquarters will be funded by a $1,500,000 allocation from the state.  The facility has not had a major update since its initial construction in 1993.  Work is needed to ensure it meets the needs of the community.

By modernizing the facility and expanding provider capacity, Healthcare Network can better serve the residents of Immokalee.  This site will play a critical role in accommodating  Healthcare Network's family medicine residency program.

Healthcare Network Orangetree Primary Care Facility

$6,000,000 will fund the construction of a Healthcare Network primary medical care facility in the heart of the Orangetree community.

Healthcare Network will build a 20,000-square-foot primary medical care facility to offer behavioral health, well-child check-ups, dental cleanings, drive-through pharmacy services and more.

Hendry County Ft. Denaud Bridge Rehabilitation

$5,400,000 will fund the critical structural, mechanical and electrical repairs of the Ft. Denaud Swing Bridge, owned and maintained by Hendry County.

Hendry County's road and bridge staff continuously perform necessary repairs to keep the bridge functioning.  During repairs, the bridge has to be shut down and closed to vehicle and boat traffic. 

This bridge is one of only two bridges in Hendry County that crosses the Caloosahatchee River.

This rehabilitation will improve the bridge's integrity and work to prevent additional excessive closures.  

Hendry County Port LaBelle Utility System Banyan Village Water Supply

Port LaBelle is one of the fastest-growing areas in Hendry County.  

From 2017 to 2021 there was a 68% increase in potable water service connections.

$8,000,000 will help support the Port LaBelle Utility System (PLUS) Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to better serve the Banyan Village with a potable water ground storage tank, a high-service pump station and disinfection facilities.

This project will provide additional potable water storage in Banyan Village to support the rapid growth in Port LaBelle and for fire protection if the potable water supply is disrupted.

Hendry County Port LaBelle Utility System Water Treatment Plant Expansion

$5,000,000 will fund an expansion of the Port LaBelle Utility System Water Treatment Plant to provide additional plant capacity needed to support continued growth in the Port LaBelle area.

Hendry County SLERS Radio Coverage Enhancements

The significant increase in new housing and businesses in Hendry County has resulted in a 231% increase in calls for service by the Sheriff's Office in the last 15 years.  Many of these new structures are without portable radio or cell phone coverage.

Ten public schools, which are dual-purposed as disaster shelters along with a hospital do not have appropriate radio coverage.

$750,000 will enhance the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS), allowing law enforcement to better respond to other officers and agencies to help those in need. 

SLERS is a single, unified digital radio network that facilitates communication between state law enforcement officers and other participating agencies throughout the state.

Hendry County Wastewater Collection System - Hookers Point

$3,500,000 in funds will expand wastewater service and eliminate onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems at Hookers Point.

The project will allow the community to convert to central sewer facilities.  The project will include a wastewater force main pumping system to serve as the backbone for the septic-to-sewer conversion project.  This project is an important part of Hendry County’s efforts to reduce nutrients from wastewater within the Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) area. 

Junior Achievement of South Florida Youth Workforce Program Expansions

$602,873 will support Junior Achievement's expansion of a current pre-apprenticeship program in Broward County to extend the program in Lee and Collier counties.

This includes adding a telecommunications and broadband track and expanding the current marine, yacht and construction tracks.

These programs will strengthen our workforce to support employers in all three counties.  

LaBelle Animal Control Shelter

$2,000,000 will help rebuild and expand capacity at the City of LaBelle Animal Shelter.

The age of the building, the plumbing and the containment structure are in such disrepair the facility presents a safety hazard for the animals, employees and visitors.

LaBelle Downtown Water Line Replacement

$2,500,000 will fund the replacement of aging and undersized drinking water lines within the oldest section of the City of LaBelle.

The project includes the planning, design, construction and installation of new drinking water lines.

LaBelle Helms Road Looped Water Lines

$5,000,000 will upgrade the water main and looped lines at Helms Road SR 80 in LaBelle.

LaBelle Wastewater Treatment Facility 

$6,000,000 will fund the replacement of the City of LaBelle's existing Wastewater Treatment Facility.

The city is currently under a consent order with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Lehigh Acres Rehydration of Bedman Creek Utilizing Storage & Treatment (ROBUST), Phase II

The Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District (LA-MSID) desired to purchase a 15-acre parcel adjacent to the floodplain in Bedman Creek during 2023's ROBUST Phase I.

$1,500,000 will fund ROBUST Phase II. This phase includes the design and construction to excavate and submerge this parcel to provide water quality during the wet months.

The water control structures will be built to allow adjacent floodplains to fill, providing storage and regulating flows downstream on Bedman Creek.  Any additional high flows will be diverted to Carlos Waterway.

Maintaining Independence for the Blind

$150,000 will help Lighthouse of Collier to serve 30 or more clients with blindness or vision loss who want to maintain independence in their homes. 

The funds would support two full-time equivalent certified instructors or an assistive technology instructor to provide one-on-one instruction in activities of daily living (ADL) or assistive technology training to enable clients to function independently within their homes.

Clients will be given on average anywhere from three to 15 lessons on ADL or assistive technology training, depending on the severity and speed of onset and ability to remain independent in their home.

Marco Island Water Quality Treatment Exfiltration Swales

$1,500,000 will support exfiltration swales on Marco Island and provide water quality treatment of stormwater runoff before discharging to the island's waterways.

Presently, nutrients and contaminants from roadways, fertilization, organics and runoff are conveyed directly to the waterways since there are no means to treat or detain the runoff before discharging.

Miccosukee Tribe Invasive Constrictor Control Operation (MICCO)

Miccosukee Tribe Invasive Constrictor Control Operation uses multiple strategies to remove as many invasive Burmese pythons as possible from the Everglades ecosystem, including but not limited to, specially trained python K-9 units, surveys of likely habitats and nighttime spotlighting when the species is most active.

$200,000 supports the operation's efforts, including travel to reach the Everglades, via airboat, swamp buggy and full tracks, to remove pythons on tree islands, hammocks and ridges away from the roads and levies.

Successful removal of pythons from the Everglades improves ecosystem viability, reduces threats to human and domestic animal life, and facilitates restoration of economic ecotourism and hunting in South Florida.

Naples Gulf of Mexico Beach Stormwater Outfall Pipe Removal & Water Quality Project

Per the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's directive to remove stormwater outfall pipes from the Naples beaches, the city designed and permitted a project that improves water quality, flood protection and resiliency to climate change.

$25,000,000 has been invested to install a stormwater treatment train.

Clean stormwater will then be pumped 1,000 feet offshore via a new pump station.  During the rebuild of the stormwater collection system, Gulf Shore Boulevard will be increased in elevation and be resilient to sea level rise to the year 2100.

Naples Pier Rebuild Project

$5,000,000 in funds will support rebuilding the iconic Naples Pier after it sustained catastrophic damage from Hurricane Ian.

The City of Naples has completed the design process and is ready to bid the project out, following all the FEMA requirements.

This is a very critical project for the Naples community, as it is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the county.  The Naples Pier draws in more than 1 million visitors per year and offers a variety of activities to its visitors.

Naples Stormwater Lake Restoration Improvements

 $1,500,000 will aid the City of Naples to dredge and/or treat lakes and remove accumulated pollution from stormwater.

Best management practices will be installed within and around lakes, including littoral shelves, aeration, filter marshes and more.

Lakes are considered one of the most important components of the stormwater treatment train.

This project is anticipated to be completed over the next 10 years.

NCH Flood Barriers

$781,614 will support NCH Healthcare System to purchase and install flood barriers to protect ground floors from storm surges and flooding.

The proximity to Florida's Gulf Coast and numerous smaller waterways present multiple threats to lower floors from water inundation.

Reducing the impact of flood waters and storm surges allows NCH to continue uninterrupted health care service to patients during and after a disaster.

Trailblazer Academy & Employment Readiness

STARability Foundation is a regional leader in providing innovative, results-driven programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Collier County.

$150,000 will help support their pioneering outreach program, Trailblazer Academy.

The academy offers community-based skill development experiences for adults, whether they are on a path to life enrichment or have vocational aspirations.

YMCA of Collier County Healthy Living and Senior Center

$1,475,000 will enhance the YMCA of Collier County Health Living and Senior Center through a new 17,200-square-foot facility to accommodate more services to promote positive aging and social inclusion in the community. 

The YMCA is the primary hub for human services in South Collier County.  A majority of the population is 65 years or older (57% and increasing on Marco Island).  The YMCA currently offers health and wellness programs with an integrated clinic-to-community health concept for residents.

Youth Resiliency and Mental Well-Being Program Expansion

The goal of Charity for Change is to serve every child in the state and build resiliency, character, civic and charitable engagement, and the life skills critical to developing successful learners in school, future careers and life.

$4,702,500 will fund a project to expand the capacity and sustainability of the Charity for Change Program statewide to reach all elementary schools.  The Charity for Change organization will increase their infrastructure, including staff, curriculum and platform updates, technology, equipment, marketing and occupancy expenses to support the statewide initiative.