residents who wanted to speak with a unified voice during the development of Pelican Bay. At the time, the PBPOA was the only residents’ organization. With the emergence of the Foundation and the PBSD, the PBPOA evolved into an oversight organiza- tion, with the primary goal of representing residential property owners’ interests. The PBPOA expresses its views on topical issues within the community and has the latitude to get involved in issues that affect the community. The PBPOA also initiates community workshops and candidate forums to provide information to the residents. Topics have included state legislative issues, changes in condominium law and North Naples Fire & Rescue consolidation. The PBPOA sponsors the Year Rounders and its off-season social events, and in recent years, the PBPOA has honored individuals who have made sustained contributions to the community. The PBPOA is led by Board Members consisting of an executive committee and directors. PBPOA’s activities are funded by annual dues and fees from event participation. PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION (PBSD) The Pelican Bay Services Division is a department of Collier County government created to perform the tasks funded by the extraordinary taxing structure, or Municipal Service Taxing & Benefit Unit (MSTBU) of Pelican Bay. The MSTBU was established by Collier County, after it took over the Pelican Bay Improvement District (an independent district) in 1990, to fund the extraordinary municipal services desired by the community. Areas of duties the PBSD perform include: • Community landscaping and irrigation in medians, right-of-ways and berms • Street and entrance signs • Street lighting • Water management • Sidewalk maintenance • Beach raking • Beach renourishment • Clam Bay management program The PBSD has an Advisory Board of 11 members — nine residential representatives and two commercial representatives — that are appointed by, and advise, the Board of Collier County Commissioners on how to utilize the funds raised from property owners within Pelican Bay. OTHER COLLIER COUNTY AGENCIES There are multiple services that are delivered to Pelican Bay by other Collier County agencies. Collier County government arranges for trash removal, street and sidewalk maintenance, drinkable (potable) water, irrigation (reclaimed) water, building code and permitting, and emergency medical response (ambulance). The North Collier Fire District (an independent district) and Collier County Sheriff’s Office (a constitutionally established entity) also have preventative maintenance and emergency response duties and obligations within Pelican Bay. The other Collier County constitutional functions (Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser and Clerk of Courts) service the community of Pelican Bay as their jurisdictional responsibilities would indicate. Obviously, Pelican Bay is serviced by a multilayered structure of related and independent organizations. Voting for, or indicating your preference for, those who you feel represent your best interests on the Pelican Bay Foundation Board, the Board of County Commissioners, the Pelican Bay Services Division Board and the North Collier Fire District Commission, is of critical importance to the level and quality of services delivered to, and within, Pelican Bay. While it can sometimes be difficult to know who is responsible for exactly what in Pelican Bay, the Foundation can always be your “one-stop” resource, and can direct your questions or concerns to the appropriate entity. You can reach the Foundation through the central phone number, 596-6180, or at PelicanBay.org. ORGANIZATIONS IN THE BAY Pelican Bay Member Guide 2023 108 PelicanBay.org
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