Item K6
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: 18 May 2005
Bulk Item: Yes X No
Division:
Growth Management
Department:
Staff Contact:
Marine Resources
George Garrett
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval to utilize site mitigation funds ($294,708.08) appropriated by the BOCC on 18 August 2004 to the
Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District for any of the potential restoration options approved by FEMA,
including the restoration of historic elevations on a site in North Key Largo.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The BOCC approved the appropriation of $294,708.08 to the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District as
mitigations funds to offset the clearing of approximately 2.4 acres of hammock on the District's approved
wastewater treatment plant site at MM 100.5. The minutes of the meeting specify that the money is to be used
for "plant materia!." The funds are actually intended to be used for a broad range of mitigation options spelled
out in a letter of24 June 2004 from Monroe County to Charles Beck ofFEMA. FEMA approved these options.
One option for a state property in North Key Largo requires the restoration of historical habitat elevations. No
plant material would be provided in this option as the state has native plant material to restore the site with.
However, FDEP doesn't currently have funds to restore appropriate elevations. The Wastewater Treatment
District would like to use the mitigation funds to pay for restoration and requests the Board's assurance that
funds can be utilized in this manner.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
18 August 2005 - approval of mitigation funds ($294,708.08)
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
NA
ST AFF RECOMMENDATIONS;
Approval
TOT AL COST:
$294,708.08
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY:
$294,708.08
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Fund 304
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
APPROVED BY: County Atty NA
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
No X AMOUNT Per Month
Year
DOCUMENTATION: Included
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM NO.:
BC050530.doc
4/29120059:22:00 AM
08/18/2004
2004/205
Roberts, and Richard Collins, County Attorney also addressed the Board. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to approve
the document and to find a funding mechanism to facilitate the operation as presented or Monroe
County assume responsibility for taking care of American's with Disabilities and their pets. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
W ASTEW A TER ISSUES
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval to provide the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District mitigation dollars for
the wastewater site in the amount of $294, 708.08 for plant material. Motion carried unanimously.
ML Roberts addressed the Board.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
13 Mr. Garrett addressed the Board concerning direction to Staff on Card Sound Road boat
ramp project near the County Card Sound Toll Booth. Mayor Nelson addressed the Board. No
official action was taken.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Bob Shillinger, Assistant County Attorney addressed the Board concerning the following
four Settlement Agreements:
Monroe County v. Gertrude and Patrick Waters, Case No. M8-98-201.
Monroe County v. Michael E. & Laura M. Todd, Case No. U5-95~453.
Monroe County v. David l Laquerre, Case No. CE03050022.
Monroe County v. Gaston E. Legorburu, Jr., Case No. CE03110077.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Rice to accept the above Settlement Agreements, with an amendment to the
Agreement with the Todd's (Case No. U5-95-453) in the amount of$150.00 as recommended by
the Mayor. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Collins addressed the Board concerning approval of a Consent of Landlord to
Assignment from Monroe County to Canalis Holding Corp. to Earthmark Co. to Ocean Sunrise
Associates. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner McCoy granting approval and authorizing execution of the Assignment. Motion
carried unanimously.