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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Key West, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
convened at 9:00 A.M., at the Harvey Government Center. Present and answering to roll call
were Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner George Neugent, Commissioner David Rice,
Commissioner Kim Wigington, and Mayor Heather Carruthers. Also present at the meeting
were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Debbie Frederick, Assistant County Administrator;
Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney; Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk of Courts; Isabel C. DeSantis,
Deputy Clerk; County Staff, members of the press and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Item C43 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Rice to add to today's agenda the approval to develop an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the
City of Key West to provide reimbursement to the City of not more than $176,903.23 to fund
50% of the cost to repair and completely resurface Eaton Street in Key West between White
Street and Simonton Street. Motion carried unanimously.
Item A Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy granting approval of Additions, Corrections, and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion
carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner
Wigington granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
Item Cl Board granted approval to purchase 50 Lenovo personal desktop computers with
70 flat screen monitors per quotation # Y80941 from Lenovo.
Item C2 Board granted approval for the Employee Services Director to execute an
Agreement with Dr. Deagle, D.O.P.A. to perform applicant and employee drug screens.
Item C3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Second Amendment to the
Legal Services Agreement with George Helm, III, P.A. to provide legal services and
representation in the area of workers' compensation claims for Monroe County.
Item C4 Board granted approval to accept proposal for renewal from Ace Property and
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Casualty Insurance Company through Arthur J. Gallagher for Airport Liability Insurance.
Item C5 Board granted rescission of Professional Appraisal Agreement executed by the
Mayor on 12/15/10 and replacement with a new Professional Appraisal Agreement; and Board
approval of an additional $2,000 to be used at the discretion of the Risk Administrator to cover
the cost of unforeseeable issues that may arise during the appraisal.
Item C6 Board approved the request of the Climate Change Advisory Committee (CCAC)
to use the "Unified Sea Level Rise Projection for Southeast Florida," as developed by the
Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact which the Monroe County BOCC joined as a
member per Resolution No. 022 -2010 on January 20, 2010, for the purpose of accomplishing the
committee's stated goal of recommending mitigation and adaptation polices to address climate
change.
Item C7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the
University of Florida and Monroe County Extension Services Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) to extend the expiration date from September 30, 2011 until September 30, 2016.
Item C8 Board granted approval of the ratification of Amendment 003 to the Home Care
for the Elderly (HCE) Contract KH -1072 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. (Area Agency on
Aging) and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (Social Services /In -Home
Services) for Fiscal Year 7/1/10 - 6/30/11.
Item C9 Board granted approval of Amendment 001 to the Community Care for the
Elderly (CCE) Contract KC -1171 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. (Area Agency on Aging)
and the Monroe County Board of Commissioners (Social Services /In -Home Services) for fiscal
year 7/1/11 to 12/31/11.
Item C10 Board granted approval to enter into four 36 -month Addendum Agreements to
Master Service Agreement 2010- 12220258UA to provide Internet connectivity and disaster
recovery services for e -mail and critical applications, the first being an AT &T Hosting and
Application Services Pricing Schedule 2010- 1004JK40787 for collocation services with AT &T
at their facility located at 440 NW 79th Avenue, Miami FL, a second being an AT &T Managed
Internet Services Pricing Schedule CSM110503131854 for 100 Mb /s internet service at the same
location, a third being a Pricing Schedule for AT &T Interstate Broadband Services Provided on
Custom Terms Pursuant to the AT &T Interstate Guidebook FL11- 2339 -00 for Metro Ethernet
services at the above location in Miami, and a fourth being an Addendum Agreement # FL11-
1478-02 for a pricing schedule for Metro Ethernet services from AT &T at large County facilities
throughout Monroe County.
Item C11 Board adopted the following Resolution respectfully requesting the Florida
Department of Transportation to mill and pave Eaton Street located in the City of Key West from
White Street to Whitehead Street and the Garrison Bight Causeway from North Roosevelt to
Palm Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 174 -2011
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Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item C17 Board granted approval of the receipt of monthly report on change orders
reviewed by the County Administrator's Office.
Item C18 Board granted approval of change to the Big Coppitt non -ad valorem wastewater
assessment for properties described by parcel number 00150310- 000000 and 00153870- 000000
from $882.00 to $441.00 based on the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority's resolution of appeal
and designation of the County Administrator or designee as local government representative
authorized to sign form DR -409A.
Item C19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement with
The Utility Board of the City of Key West, Florida for lease of the Big Pine Key Animal Control
Facility.
Item C20 Board granted approval to exercise the first option to renew the Contract with
Barnes Alarm, Inc. for fire and panic alarm system annual certification, maintenance and
monitoring.
Item C21 Board granted approval to amend and exercise the first option to renew the
contract with G & K Uniform Services for the Division of Public Works uniform services.
Item C22 Board granted approval to award bid and execute a Contract with Johnson
Controls, Inc. for a full maintenance program for the two centrifugal chillers at Jackson Square,
Key West.
Item C23 Board approved the following Resolution to adopt tentative Residential Solid
Waste Collection, Disposal and Recycling rates for Fiscal Year 2011/12.
RESOLUTION NO. 175 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item C24 Board approved the following Resolution to adopt tentative Solid Waste
Collection, Disposal and Recycling rates for commercial waste generators for Fiscal Year
2011/12.
RESOLUTION NO. 176 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item C25 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with
All Power Generators, Corp. for emergency generator inspections and repairs.
Item C27 Board ratified the previously executed Florida Department of Transportation
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement Number One for Contract #APG44 (Marathon
ARFF truck and equipment), which changes the scope and the project description of the original
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grant to include 100% funding for a portion of the Security Operations and Maintenance
expenses at the Key West International Airport.
Item C28 Board ratified the previously executed Florida Department of Transportation
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement Number Two for Contract #APT62 (security
equipment at the Key West International Airport), which increases the 100% funding of the
original grant by an additional $98,676.00.
Item C29 Board ratified the previously executed Florida Department of Transportation Joint
Participation Agreement for Contract #AQ606 to provide funding for the design and construction
of the water /sewer laterals connecting the terminal building at the Florida Keys Marathon
Airport to the city -owned clean out and stub -out, and providing funding for a portion of the
Security Operations and Maintenance expenses at the Key West International Airport.
Item C30 Board ratified the previously executed Florida Department of Transportation Joint
Participation Agreement for Contract #AQ931 to provide funding for the purchase of essential
airport equipment for the safety and maintenance of the Florida Keys Marathon Airport.
Item C31 Board granted approval of a Consent to Collateral Assignment for KWIA Hangar
Corporation and Island City Flying Service, Inc.
Item C32 Board granted approval to continue the Key West International Airport's janitorial
contract with Jayne's Cleaning Services on a month -to -month basis, until the renewal agreement
to the original contract can be drafted.
Item C33 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Lease Agreement with the
Monroe County Tax Collector for the former highway patrol building located on South
Roosevelt Boulevard at the Key West International Airport.
Item C34 Board adopted the following various Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and
Resolutions for the Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue:
Rescinding Resolution # 145 -2011 (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 177 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 178 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 179 - 2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
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RESOLUTION NO. 180 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 181 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 182 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 183 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 158 -2011 (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 184 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 185 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 186 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 187 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 188 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 189 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 190 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution # 161 -2011 (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 191 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 192 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 193 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 194 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 195 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 196 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 197 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 198 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 199 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 200-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 201-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 202 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
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RESOLUTION NO. 203-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 204-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 205 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 206 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 207-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 208 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item C35 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the
Contract with the Historic Florida Keys Foundation to include $965.00 to reimburse matching
funds for State Grant.
Item C36 Board authorized the Mayor to submit a letter to Florida Department of Law
Enforcement, as per FDLE's requirements, requesting a small modification to current grant
contract 2011 JAGC - MONR -B2 -142, to transfer $2,500 from existing salary line to
administrative salary line, with no changes to total contract amount or to the program itself.
Item 37 Board ratified submission of grant application in response to US Department of
Justice FY11 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Local Solicitation,
formerly known as Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG), for technology upgrades for
the Monroe County Drug Court.
Item C39 Board granted approval and authorized execution of First Amendment to extend
expiration date of an Interlocal Agreement between City of Key West and Monroe County, to
provide emergency transportation services to our residents and guest during mandated hurricane
evacuation to the county shelter located at the Florida International University campus in Miami -
Dade County, re- entry, and recovery phase.
Item C40 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Modification #1 to extend
expiration date of the FY08 State Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement (SHSGP)
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11DS 40 11 - 54 - 01 - 444, no county funding required, to December 30, 2011, and authorization
for the County Administrator to execute any other required documentation in relation to the
application Process
Item C41 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Modification Number One to
extend expiration date of the Monroe County, Florida, and RCQUINN CONSULTING, Inc.
agreement to August 31, 2011.
Item C42 Board granted approval to issue a Purchase Order to Municipal Equipment
Company, LLC, sole source stocking distributor of Lion Apparel's Janesville Brand of Turnouts
in the state of Florida, in the amount of $20,972.70 for 9 sets of personal protective ensembles
(bunker, proximity gear) at $2,330.30 per set, for the Key West Airport firefighters.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Item D1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the
Agreement with Diversified Services of Key West, Inc. to exercise option to extend agreement
for an additional two (2) year period.
Item D2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Monroe
Council of the Arts Corporation d/b /a Florida Keys Council of the Arts to act as a Cultural
Umbrella organization to make recommendations to the Monroe County TDC and BOCC on
funding for tourism related cultural activities.
Item D3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement
with EcoWeek Events, Inc. covering EcoWeek 2011 to revise compensation and the scope of
services /schedule of events.
Item D4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement
with Key West Business Guild, Inc. covering Key West Pride to revise Exhibit C — budget.
Item D5 Board adopted the following Resolution transferring DAC III, EcoWeek 2011 to
DAC III Promotional and Advertising Resources.
RESOLUTION NO. 209-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item D6 Board adopted the following Resolution transferring DAC IV, Event Resources to
DAC IV Promotional and Advertising Resources.
RESOLUTION NO. 210-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Item H2 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Keys -
Wide Mobile Vessel Pumpout Service, and providing a local business preference of three points
to be assigned in the evaluation criteria for the selection process.
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Item H5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Southeast Florida
Regional Partnership Sustainable Communities Grant Consortium Agreement.
MONROE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Item L1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Second Amendment to
the Core Contract with Monroe County Health Department.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
Item M1 Board approved Mayor Carruthers' item to adopt a Resolution supporting the
proposed Miami International Aerospace Show at Homestead Air Reserve Base.
RESOLUTION NO. 211 -2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item M2 Board granted approval of Commissioner Murphy's appointment of Tom
Genovese to the Climate Change Advisory Committee -term to expire March 15, 2012. Tom
will be filling the vacancy of Joel Reed who resigned on June 23, 2011.
Item M3 Board approved Commissioner Murphy's reappointment of Veronica "Ronnie"
Harris to the Tourist Development Council Board - appointment to end on August 1, 2015.
COUNTY CLERK
Item N2 Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes
from the Special Meeting of May 4, 2011 and Regular Meeting of May 18, 2011 (previously
distributed).
Item N3 Board granted approval of the following Warrants: (106301 - 106352 and 563510
- 564605) General Fund (001), in the amount of $1,548,669.12; Fine & Forfeiture Fund (101),
in the amount of $3,175,489.10; Road and Bridge Fund (102), in the amount of $31,565.33;
TDC District Two Penny (115), in the amount of $345,915.69; TDC Admin. & Promo 2 Cent
(116), in the amount of $548,865.96; TDC District 1,3 Cent (117), in the amount of
$851,421.81; District 2,3 Cent (118), in the amount of $46,480.68; TDC District 3,3 Cent
(119), in the amount of $328,381.48; TDC District 4,3 Cent (120), in the amount of
$199,059.68; TDC District 5,3 Cent (121), in the amount of $140,853.14; Gov. Fund Type
Grants (125), in the amount of $302,884.95; Impact Fees Roadways (130), in the amount of
$238.94; Impact Fees Fire & EMS (135), in the amount of $42,000; Fire & Amb District 1
L &M Keys (141), in the amount of $133,825.98; Upper Keys Health Care (144), in the
amount of $600.04; Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of $39,194.14; Plan,
Build, Zoning (148), in the amount of $68,711.01 Municipal Policing (149), in the amount of
$484,685,40; 911 Enhancement Fee (150), in the amount of $43,506.36; Duck Key Security
(152), in the amount of $4,006.14; Boating Improvement Fund (157), in the amount of
$82,751.91; Misc. Special Revenue Fund (158), in the amount of $24,880.22; Environmental
Restoration (160), in the amount of $1,227.04; Drug Abuse Trust, (164), in the amount of
$2,608.14; Big Coppitt Wstewtr MSTU, (169), in the amount of $8,577.50; Stock Island
Wastewater, (171) in the amount of $1,175.00; Cudjoe - Sugarloaf MSTU, (172) in the amount
of $17,500; Duck Key MSTU, (176) in the amount of $1,977.50; Building Fund, (180), in the
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amount of $16,661.54; 1 Cent Infra Surtax (304) in the amount of $32,276.35; 2003 Revenue
Bonds (307) in the amount of $4,900.00; Infr Sls Srtx Rev Bds2007, (308), in the amount of
$3,821.52; Big Coppitt Wastewater PR (310), in the amount of $815,523.69; Duck Key
Wastewater (311), in the amount of $9,434.65; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount of
$23,114.23; Marathon Airport (403), in the amount of $74,077.15; Key West Intl. Airport
(404), in the amount of $186,184.82; KW AIP Series 2006 Bonds (405), in the amount of
$3,940.65; PFC & Oper Restrictions (406), in the amount of $249,623.14; MSD Solid Waste
(414), in the amount of $1,140,326.61; Worker's Compensation (501), in the amount of
$6,137.46; Group Insurance Fund (502), in the amount of $293,327.19; Risk Management
Fund (503), in the amount of $384,707.55; Fleet Management Fund (504), in the amount of
$93,653.34; Fire &EMS LOSAP Trust Fund (610), in the amount of $2,055.00.
Item N4 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal
or advertise for bid. (Said listing is incorporated herein by reference.)
Item N5 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council Expenditures for the
month of June, 2011: Advertising, in the amount of $1,702,628.66; Bricks &
Mortar/Interlocal Projects, in the amount of $288,249.60; Visitor Information Services, in
the amount of $61,101.00; Events, in the amount of $189,586.97; Office Supplies & Oper
Costs, in the amount of $35,895.76; Public Relations, in the amount of $113,077.87; Sales &
Marketing, in the amount of $38,977.93; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of $14,180.71;
Travel, in the amount of $13,567.15.
Item N6 Board granted approval to dispose of documents pursuant to the State of Florida
General Records Schedule GS1 -SL.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item 03 Board granted approval to advertise and issue a Request for Proposals for Solar
Water Heaters purchase and installation, included and funded under the State Energy Grant
Agreement from the Florida Energy and Climate Commission (Grant No. ARS010).
Item 04 Board granted approval to grant an early termination of the Lease Agreement
between South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and the Board of County
Commissioners, Monroe County, Florida, for office space at the Murray E. Nelson Government
and Cultural Center in Key Largo, FL., with the effective termination date of July 31, 2011.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Item P3 Board granted approval of 1) Acknowledgement of Transfer of Title and Consent
of Landlord and 2) Assignment of Lease authorizing assignment of the 11/12/1997 lease of a 10 ,,,.
ft x 125 ft strip of County -owned right -of -way located on Second Avenue, Mandalay
Subdivision, Key Largo, to the current owner.
Item P4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Professional Services
Agreement between Monroe County and John Erhig of the firm of Helman Hurley Charvat
Peacock/Architects, Inc. for consultant and expert services.
Item P5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the Legal
Services Agreement with Hogan Lovells US, LLP naming an additional timekeeper and making
the agreement retroactive to March 16, 2011.
Item P6 Board adopted the following Resolution endorsing the candidacy of Ed Scales for
the vacant position on the Third District Court of Appeals.
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RESOLUTION NO. 212-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item P7 Board granted approval to amend Resolution No. 037 -2009 to eliminate the
condition that Judi's House, Inc. record conservation easements for Parcels 4 and 5 in order to
receive administrative relief in the form of one (1) dwelling unit allocation for Parcel 7.
RESOLUTION NO. 213-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item P8 Board granted approval to terminate the existing Interlocal Agreement and
authorized execution of a new Interlocal Agreement with the City of Key West, for use of
Douglass Community Center by Monroe County Health Department for the purpose of operating
a Primary Care Center and Health Resources Department.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK ITEMS
Item C26 The Board discussed the bartering of dirt for taxiway work at the Key West
International Airport. Peter Horton, Airports Director discussed the matter. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Wigington granting
approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
MONROE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
Item K1 Danise "Dee Dee" Henriquez, Monroe County Tax Collector presented the Board
with the recap of the 2010 tax roll and the list of errors and insolvencies for the 2010 tax roll, and
approval to extend the 2011 tax roll and the bills be mailed prior to completion of Value
Adjustment Board Hearings. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent approving the 2010 tax roll and the list of errors and insolvencies for the
2010 tax roll. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Wigington granting approval to extend the 2011 tax roll and the bills
be mailed prior to completion of Value Adjustment Board Hearings. Motion carried
unanimously. Ms. Henriquez announced that effective October, 2011 her office will begin
electronic billing for tax bills.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Items C13 & C14 The Board discussed execution of a contract through a piggy back
arrangement utilizing the bus shelter contract from the City of Key West with Anderson Outdoor
Advertising to install and maintain bus shelters on US 1 in unincorporated Monroe County north
of the City of Marathon; and a Resolution for the City of Key West and Anderson Outdoor
Advertising, its' bus shelter contractor, to install and maintain bus shelters at nine locations on
US 1 that were previously maintained by Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. Kevin Wilson, Senior
Project Manager discussed the matters. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the items with the inclusion
of the bus shelter on Duck Key to item C14. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 214 -2011
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Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item C15 The Board discussed approval by Resolution of the Joint Participation Agreement
(JPA) with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to provide $4,641,000 funding to
design and construct repairs to No Name Key Bridge #904320. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 215-2011
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item C16 The Board discussed approval to advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for
Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the No Name Key Bridge Repair Project. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
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FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire and Ambulance District I convened. Present
and answering to roll call were Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner George Neugent,
Commissioner David Rice and City of Layton Councilman Clark Snow. Absent was City of
Layton Mayor Norman Anderson.
Item G2 James Callahan, Monroe County Fire Chief discussed the item. Motion was made
by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval to issue a
Purchase Order to Ward Diesel Filter Systems, the sole source provider of "No Smoke" Diesel
ExhaustFiltration Systems, for the purchase of 4 vehicle mounted on board exhaust removal
systems for Monroe County Fire Rescue (MCFR) station apparatus, in the amount of $35,896,
and approval for the Fire Chief to sign all documents as needed to complete transaction.
Item G3 James Callahan, Monroe County Fire Chief discussed the item. Motion was
made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval to enter
into a Software License Agreement with Principal Decision Systems International (PDSI), the
sole source provider of TeleStaff, for the purchase of software, licensing, and training necessary
to use TeleStaff, a telephone and web access scheduling and time tracking system, for an initial
cost of $33,100, plus $5,292 per year for web access, service and support, and approval for the
Fire Chief to sign all documents as needed to complete transaction. Motion carried unanimously.
James Callahan, Monroe County Fire Chief discussed status of the Stock Island
and Conch Key Fire Departments.
There being no further business, the meeting of Board of Governors for the Fire
and Ambulance District I was adjourned.
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The Board of County Commissioners meeting reconvened with all
Commissioners present.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK ITEMS
Item C38 The Board discussed Modification One to extend twelve months an agreement
with the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management concerning a Subgrant Agreement
under the Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) Grant program contract number: 11- SL- 42- 11- 54 -01;
FEMA SRL- PJ- 04 -FL- 2008 -025 awarded to Antonio Castillo for mitigation reconstruction of
residence after flood damage in the amount of $170,862.00 with no county match required, and
approval of Modification One of agreement between Monroe County and Antonio Castillo; and
authorization for the County Administrator to execute any other required documentation in
relation to the application process. James Callahan, Monroe County Fire Chief and Suzanne
Hutton, County Attorney discussed the item. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting Motion carried
unanimously.
Item C43 The Board discussed approval to develop an Interlocal Agreement ILA) with the
City of Key West to provide reimbursement to the City of not more than $176,903.23 to fund
50% of the cost to repair and completely resurface Eaton Street in Key West between White
Street and Simonton Street. Kevin Wilson, Senior Project Manager and Dent Pierce, Public
Works Director discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and
seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
SOUNDING BOARD
Item Q1 Attorney Timothy J. Koenig, representing the owners of F.E.B. Corp., addressed
the Board in regards to Wisteria Island. The following individuals also addressed the Board:
Tim Atwell, Bob Cardenas, Peter Anderson, Margaret A. Romero, Sloan Bashinsky, Nils
Muench, Patrick Ortega, representing Toppino's, Naja Girard d'Albissin, representing Last
Stand; Bill Hunter, Christine Russell, and Owen Trepanier. Christine Hurley, Growth
Management Director discussed the matter. No official action was taken by the Board.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Item I1 The Board discussed a request for reimbursement funding by the City of
Marathon (City) from Boating Improvement Funds (BIF) in an amount not to exceed $120,000
for anticipated mooring field maintenance, and direction regarding the level of funding
considered to be appropriate and which would be reflected in terms of an Interlocal Agreement
(ILA) to be brought back to the Board at a future meeting. Richard Tanner, Ports Director - Boot
Key Harbor City Marina, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent approving Option #1 as
reimbursement funding in the amount of $50,000. Roman Gastesi, County Administrator
discussed the item. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Item H6 The Board discussed the ranking of the 2015 Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) Enhancement Applications. The following individual addressed the
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Board: Roger McVeigh, representing Friends of Higgs Beach, Inc. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Wigington granting
approval of the final ranking, as follows:
Project Applicant Ranking
Higgs Beach Monroe County 1
Coco Plum Pedestrian Bridge City of Marathon 2
Old Seven Monroe County 3
Duck Key Bridge Monroe County 4
Roll call vote was unanimous.
STAFF REPORTS
Item El Airports - Peter Horton, Airports Director reported to the Board passenger figures
for the Key West International Airport for the month of June, 2011 which are up 31.3% over the
month of June, 2010.
Item E6 Growth Management - Christine Hurley, Division Director discussed the
following matters: Receipt of correspondence from Habitat for Humanity indicating
construction has not commenced as required by June 1, 2011 on a Habitat for Humanity project
called the Upper Keys Lease located at 104 First Street - known as Mandalay; Statewide
redistricting - Ms. Hurley indicated she plans to agenda an item in relation to BOCC districts at
the Board's meeting of August, 2011 to begin that process. Ms. Hurley discussed the receipt of
a letter from the Department of Community Affairs related to the Navy Compatibility with the
2007 Air Installation Compatible Use Study (AICUZ) - Ms. Hurley indicated Monroe County
staff has already planned a meeting with the Navy (Ron Demes) and the firm of Keith & Schnars
for August 15, 2011. (The meeting is planned to be held at the Key West Naval Air Station
beginning at 9:00 A.M.)
CLOSED SESSION /COUNTY ATTORNEY
Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney requested the following two (2) items be
continued to the Board's meeting of August 17, 2011 at 1:30 P.M., in Key Largo:
Item J1 Attorney- Client Closed Session of the Board of County Commissioners in the
matter of Gregory Klimock, et al. v. Monroe County and State Board of Trustees of the Internal
Improvement Trust Fund, Case No. 2010 -CA- 979 -K.
Item P2 Approval of a Settlement Agreement in the matter of Klimock v. Monroe County
and State of Florida Board of Trustees of Internal Improvement Trust Fund, Case No.: CA -K -10-
969.
Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Rice to continue the above two (2) items to the Board's meeting of August 17, 2011 at 1:30
P.M., in Key Largo. Motion carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSIONS
Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney read the required legal language into the
record. The following Closed Sessions were held:
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Item J2 An Attorney - Client Closed Session of the Board of County Commissioners in the
matter of Benjamin Moore v. Monroe County, Case No. 10 -CIV- 10088.
Item J3 An Attorney - Client Closed Session of the Board of County Commissioners in the
matter of Monroe County and Roman Gastesi, Jr. v. Stand Up For Animals, Inc., Case No. CAK
10 -1050.
STAFF REPORTS
Item E7 Public Works - Dent Pierce, Division Director reported to the Board on the receipt
of funds from the following TDC District Advisory Councils: DAC I - $75,000 for realignment
of the shoreline at Higgs Beach; DAC IV - $200,000 for repairs to two (2) forts at Martello
Towers; and DAC IV & DAC V - $150,000 for theater /dressing room renovations at the Murray
Government Center.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Item H1 The Board discussed advertising a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to perform
demolition, removal and disposal of uninhabitable /unsafe structures and debris in Monroe
County. Christine Hurley, Growth Management Director discussed the matter. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting
approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
Item H3 The Board discussed Amendment No. 7 to the 2006 Agreement with DRC
Emergency Services, LLC extending the Agreement for one additional year through September
19, 2012. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Wigington and seconded by
Commissioner Rice granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
Item H4 The Board discussed advertising an Ordinance amending Section 2 -428 of the
Monroe County Code concerning Planning Commission compensation. Christine Hurley,
Growth Management Director discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the item.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item 01 Roman Gastesi, County Administrator referred the Board to the written Monthly
Activity Report for June, 2011 dated July 5, 2011.
Item 02 The Board discussed a Professional Services Agreement between Robert Reyes of
Floridian Partners, LLC and Monroe County for continuing Strategic Governmental Consulting
Services for another one -year term retroactive to July 19, 2011 through July 18, 2012. Roman
Gastesi, County Administrator discussed the matter. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice authorizing execution of the item.
Motion carried unanimously. The Board requested Mr. Reyes provide the Board with a
summary of accomplishments, i.e. monthly reports and weekly reports when in session.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Item P1 Suzanne Hutton, County Attorney and the Board discussed the Sounding Board
and the possibility of changing the Administrative Rules. Bob Shillinger, Chief Assistant
County Attorney requested a Closed Session in regards to Echols v. Monroe County, case #: 10-
10085-CIV. Mr. Shillinger read the required language into the record. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Wigington to hold a
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Closed Session at a Special Meeting to be held on August 2, 2011 at 2:00/2:30 P.M., in Key
West or at the Board's regular meeting of August 20, 2011 in Key Largo at 2:00 P.M. Motion
carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners was adjourned.
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
and ex- officio Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe onroe Coun Florida
--c)3 Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk