09/27/2017 SpecialMINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Special Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Key West, Florida
A special meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 4:00 p.m.
at the Harvey Government Center. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Heather
Carruthers, Commissioner Danny Kolhage, Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner David Rice and
Mayor George Neugent. Also present at the meeting were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Bob
Shillinger, County Attorney; Kevin Madok, Clerk of Court; Pamela Hancock, Deputy Clerk; county staff,
members of the press and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
A Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting
approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting
approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C1 Board granted approval of the annual update to Exhibit A, as per the Memorandum of
Understanding between Monroe County and the University of Florida, effective October 1, 2006 that
specifies Fiscal Year 2018 payroll costs of approximately $135,950.00 for the jointly funded Extension
Agent positions.
C2 Board granted approval to purchase, through Florida Sheriffs Association Contract (FSA -16-
VEF- 12.0), a Pierce Custom Saber Pumper, and approval to purchase options from the manufacturer
on a sole- source basis at a price of $499,262.00; and approval for the Fire Chief to execute all
necessary documentation.
C3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Triple M Roofing
Corporation for the construction of the Monroe County Sheriff s Office Annex Building
(administration building) roof replacement. Project is paid for out of the one -cent infrastructure, Fund 308.
C4 Board granted approval of the Issuance (renewal) of a Class A Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity (COPCN) to Islamorada Village of Islands — Fire Rescue for the operation of an ALS
transport ambulance service for the period October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019.
C5 Board ratified and granted approval of Federal Aviation Administration Grant Agreement 43-
12- 0037 - 055 -2017 providing funding in the amount of $9,187,856.00 to Rehabilitate Runway 9/27
Pavement and Lighting Construction at the Key West International Airport. The project will be funded
90% by FAA, 5% by FDOT (GOE40- SJPA 4 1), and 5% by Passenger Facility Charges (PFC 4 17).
C6 Board ratified and granted approval of State of Florida, Department of Transportation,
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement Number One to Contract Number GOE40 providing
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increased funding of $625,000.00 for Runway Rehabilitation and Lighting Construction at the Key
West International Airport, to be funded 50% by FDOT and 50% by Passenger Facility Charge
(PFC 4 17) funds.
C7 Board granted approval to waive three (3) minor bid irregularities and award bid and Contract to
low bidder Kenmar General Contracting, LLC, in the amount of $2,092,070.39 for the Key West
International Airport Noise Insulation Program "Pilot Project" at Key West by the Sea, Building B,
Floors 1 &2 and two (2) single - family homes. Issuance of the Notice to Proceed for construction shall
be contingent upon the receipt of a FAA Grant (90 %) and PFC Application 4 17 (10 %).
C8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Avigation Easements and Property Owner
Noise Insulation Agreements for (19) condo units at Key West by the Sea and (2) Single - Family
Homes for the Key West International Airport Noise Insulation Program "Pilot" Construction project.
All project costs to be funded with pending FAA Grant (90 %) and Passenger Facility Charge #17
(10 %).
C9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Approval of Professional Service Order 43
with THC, Inc. for the bid, construction management and construction administration of the Key West
International Airport Noise Insulation Program "Pilot" Construction project consisting of (19) units at
Key West By the Sea and (2) Single - Family Homes, in the amount of $1,026,155.00. All project costs
to be funded with pending FAA Grant (90 %) and Passenger Facility Charge #17 (10 %).
C10 Board ratified and granted approval of Federal Aviation Administration Grant Agreement 43-
12- 0037 - 054 -2017 providing funding in the amount of $2,885,577.00 for Noise Insulation Program -Bid
Process and Construction of Key West By The Sea ( KWBTS) "Pilot Project" Building B, Floors 1
& 2 and Two Single - Family Homes and Preparation of Final Bid Documents & Bid Process for KWBTS
Building B, Floors 3 -6 for the Key West International Airport. The project will be funded 90% by FAA,
and 10% by Passenger Facility Charges (PFC 417).
C11 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing for a Budget Amendment for the Long
Key Wastewater Project, Fund 315.
C12 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the transfer of funds and resolutions for the
receipt of unanticipated revenue:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 201 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 202 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 203-2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 204 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.
5).
RESOLUTION NO. 205 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.
6).
RESOLUTION NO. 206 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.
7).
RESOLUTION NO. 207 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.
8).
RESOLUTION NO. 208 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 209 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 210 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 211 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING &
CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
E1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No.8 to the Agreement
between Monroe County and Pumpout USA, Inc. for Keys -Wide Mobile Vessel Pumpout Service,
which is 1) contingent upon sufficient funding sources and levels required; 2) providing for the
term of the Amendment from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018; 3) increasing the quota from
1500 /month to 1800 /month with an associated annual cost of $875,760.00; 4) providing for the
inclusion of incorporated areas; and, 5) providing for quarterly payments to be based on an aggregate of
the monthly pumpout numbers as applicable.
E2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Department of Environmental Protection
(DEP) Contract No. MV267 between Monroe County (County) and DEP providing $500,000.00 in
reimbursement funding to the County to assist with funding the County's Mobile Vessel Pumpout
Service for one year of operation from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
E3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Department of Environmental Protection
(DEP) Agreement No. MV266 between Monroe County (County) and DEP providing $180,000.00 in
Clean Vessel Act reimbursement funding to the County to assist with funding the County's Mobile
Vessel Pumpout Service for one year of operation from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
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E4 Board granted approval of the 2017 Monroe County Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC)
Annual Work Program Report, pursuant to Rule 28- 20.140, F.A.C., which will be sent to the
Department of Economic Opportunity.
E6 Board adopted the following Resolution, by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners, approving the reservation of one hundred and four (104) affordable housing
dwelling unit allocations consisting of one (1) very low income, fifty -one (51) low income, twenty
(20) median income and thirty-two (32) moderate income allocations, for a proposed affordable
dwelling unit development by Quarry Partners, LLC at property located at approximate mile marker 9,
described as a parcel of land in Section 21, Township 67 South, Range 26 East, Big Coppitt Key,
Monroe County, Florida, having real estate numbers 00120940 - 000100, 00120940 - 000201, and
00120940 - 000302, until July 1, 2018.
RESOLUTION NO. 212 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E7 Board adopted the following Resolution, by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners, approving the reservation of one hundred and four (104) dwelling unit allocations,
pursuant to the 380 Agreement with the state and municipalities to transfer 104 Key West BPAS
units to Monroe County for the proposed affordable housing project known as "the Quarry," by Quarry
Partners, LLC, at property located at approximate mile marker 9, described as a parcel of land in Section
21, Township 67 South, Range 26 East, Big Coppitt Key, Monroe County, Florida, having real estate
numbers 00120940 - 000100, 00120940 - 000201, and 00120940 - 000302, until July 1, 2018.
RESOLUTION NO. 213 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Contract with Lori Lehr
to provide professional support and consultant services in post - Hurricane Irma damage assessment
work within unincorporated Monroe County.
E9 Board adopted the following Resolution, by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners, enacting a 60 -day temporary emergency suspension of the acceptance and processing
of applications to the Planning & Environmental Resources Department; providing for an effective date
of September 5, 2017.
RESOLUTION NO. 214 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E10 Board adopted the following Resolution, by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners, exempting the removal of nuisance exotic vegetation from the permitting
requirements of Section 6 -100 of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances for 60 -days as necessary to
facilitate recovery from impacts associated with Hurricane Irma, providing for an effective date of
September 5, 2017.
RESOLUTION NO. 215 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E12 Board adopted the following Resolution, by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners, allowing the placement of temporary emergency housing for temporary occupancy by
emergency relief workers involved in reconstruction activities related to Hurricane Irma, pursuant to
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the Planning Director and Building Official approving the locations for the temporary housing,
commencing September 5, 2017, for a duration of up to 180 -days, pursuant to Section 103 -1(e) of the
Monroe County Land Development Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 216 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E14 Board adopted the following Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
enacting a temporary suspension of the expiration of ROGO and NROGO allocation awards, issuance of
allocation award letters, and deferring the processing of new and existing ROGO and NROGO
applications and Planning Commission review for Quarter 1 of the ROGO/NROGO Year 26
(07/13/17 - 10/12/17).
RESOLUTION NO. 217 -2016
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E15 Board adopted the following Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
allowing the placement of temporary emergency housing at mobile home parks for the temporary
occupancy by residents displaced by Hurricane Irma, pursuant to the Planning Director and Building
Official approving the locations for the temporary housing, commencing September 5, 2017, for a
duration of up to 180 -days, pursuant to Section 103 -1(b) of the Monroe County Land Development
Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 218 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
H2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 1 to Agreement for the
Provision of Medical Services with Interim Medical Examiner, to revise the name of the contracting
party from the individual (Michael R. Steckbauer, MD) to his corporation, Michael R. Steckbauer, MD, M
& M Forensics, PA.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
I2 Board ratified and granted approval of a new 3 -year collective bargaining agreement with
Teamsters Local 769, effective October 1, 2017.
I3 Board ratified and granted approval of a new 3 -year collective bargaining agreement with
International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 3909, effective October 1, 2017.
I4 Board granted approval to purchase insurance for Monroe County emergency vehicles and
portable equipment from American Alternative Ins. Co. through the VFIS insurance agency; use
competitive bidding procedures purchase exemption, and authorize the Risk Management
Administrator to sign the Florida Consent to Rate /Excess Rate Application.
I5 Board granted approval to accept and purchase insurance renewal offered by The Florida
Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) Agreement #386 to provide General Liability, Vehicle Liability and
Damage and Public Officials/Employee Practices Liability and Excess Workers' Compensation
insurance coverage.
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
L1 Board granted approval to release emergency TDC funds due to Hurricane Irma in the amount
up to $1,000,000.00 for Marketing and up to $1,000,000.00 for Capital Projects.
BUDGET & FINANCE
MI Board granted approval and authorized execution of the First Amendment to Agreement for
FEMA Public Assistance Consulting Services with Adjusters International, Inc.
MARINE RESOURCES
M3 Board adopted the following Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
authorizing temporary emergency marine debris removal staging areas on parcels of land, as approved by
Monroe County, for the collection, storage, and transfer of vessels and marine debris related to Hurricane
Irma, effective September 27, 2017, for a duration of up to 180 days.
RESOLUTION NO. 219 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Harold Wheeler, former Tourist Development Director, addressed the Board concerning the
request for emergency funds (Item L1 approved in bulk). John Underwood, CMO Tinsley Advertising,
made a power point presentation. Dom Martell, CCO Tinsley Advertising, addressed the Board.
Commissioner Murphy introduced Stacey Mitchell as the new Director of the TDC. Rita Irwin,
representing the Tourist Development Council and Roman Gastesi, County Adminstrator, addressed the
Board.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY UPDATE
Representative Holly Raschien addressed the Board concerning Hurricane Irma. Representative
Raschien advised the Board that they are waiting on the Governor's team, with the Department of
Revenue, regarding the bed tax issue. Representative Raschien advised the Board that a committee on
hurricane response and preparedness has been organized. She advised that this committee will be meeting
on October 12, 2017. Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board. Martin Senterfitt, Emergency Management
Director, addressed the Board concerning Hurricane Irma and gave a quick overview of the storm. Mr.
Senterfitt advised the Board that they are in recovery phase, and that they are working on the three major
areas of recovery, which are human needs; debris clean up on land, in the ocean and canals; and,
economic recovery.
Cammy Clark, Public Information Officer, played a video narrated by Mayor Neugent, regarding
Hurricane Irma. The video is on the county's website www.monroecounty- fl.gov under the Programs
tab, Hurricane Irma Recovery then click on Keys Recovery Video (direct address for viewing the video is
http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/ClvlcMedia?VID=22).
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The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned for the Board of Governors, Fire &
Ambulance District 1, meeting.
FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire & Ambulance District 1 convened. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Danny Kolhage, Commissioner David Rice and Mayor George Neugent.
Absent were Councilwoman Katie Scott, Vice Mayor Bruce Halle and Mayor Norman Anderson.
D 1 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting
approval to purchase, through Florida Sheriffs Association Contract (FSA- I6 -VEF- 12.0), a Pierce
Custom Saber Pumper, and approval to purchase options from the manufacturer on a sole- source
basis at a price of $499,262.00; and approval for the Fire Chief to execute all necessary
documentation. Motion carried unanimously, with Councilwoman Katie Scott, Vice Mayor Bruce Halle
and Mayor Norman Anderson not present.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Fire & Ambulance District 1 Board of
Governors was adjourned.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
M2 Sheriff Rick Ramsay addressed the Board concerning the KOTS deadline relocation from
Sheriff s Office Property. The following individual addressed the Board: Bart Smith, representing Sunset
Marina, LLC. Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to put a cap of one year for
the City of Key West to find another location for KOTS, so that the Sheriff can move forward with a
much needed project to save their workforce, which is critical for public safety in the county. Roll call
vote carried unanimously.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING &
CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
E5 Mayte Santamaria, Sr. Director Planning & Environmental Resources , addressed the Board
concerning approval of an Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity,
the County of Monroe, City of Key West, Islamorada, Village of Islands, City of Layton, City of
Key Colony Beach and the City of Marathon for the transfer and distribution of BPAS (Building Permit
Allocation System) units from the City of Key West to Monroe County and the transfer and
distribution of ROGO allocations from Monroe County to Islamorada, Village of Islands, City of
Layton„ City of Key Colony Beach and the City of Marathon, pursuant to Section 380.032(3), Florida
Statutes. Ms. Santamaria advised the Board that City of Key Colony Beach (KCB) no longer wanted to be
a party to the Agreement. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Kolhage granting approval of the Agreement and to remove all references to KCB. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Ell Ms. Santamaria addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution, by the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners, exempting the removal of hazardous vegetation from the
permitting requirements of Section 6 -100 of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances and Chapters
114 and 118 of the Land Development Code for 60 -days as necessary to facilitate recovery from impacts
associated with Hurricane Irma; providing for an effective date of September 5, 2017. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 220 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E13 Ms. Santamaria addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution, by the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners, authorizing temporary emergency debris removal staging areas on
parcels of land, as approved by Monroe County, for the collection, storage, and transfer of debris
related to Hurricane Irma, effective September 11, 2017, for a duration of up to 180 days. The
following individual addressed the Board: Daniel Munilla, representing MCM. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following
Resolution, as revised, to include under Section 1, 415) Parcels of land on Ramrod Key, having real estate
numbers 00114090 - 000000 and 00114150- 000000. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 221 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E16 Ms. Santamaria addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution, by the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners, waiving building permits fees adopted via Resolution 156 -2017 for
emergency permits for 60 -days as necessary to facilitate recovery from impacts associated with Hurricane
Irma. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers to adopt the following Resolution, as amended to 180 -days. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 222 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
F 1 Board discussed permanent housing for displaced residents and workers, including possible
temporary changes in codes and re- evaluation of Land Authority priorities. Mr. Shillinger addressed the
Board. After discussion, Board directed staff to continue to have an item on the agenda to target the issues
concerning Hurricane Irma Recovery.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
H1 Mr. Gastesi, addressed the Board. He advised the Board that he was thankful for the support that
he received from the Board and the community during Hurricane Irma.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
I1 Mr. Shillinger directed the Board to the County Attorney report for September 2017. Mr.
Shillinger requested that the Board continue any items from the September 20 agenda, that didn't get
taken care of today, over to the October 18 agenda, including the four closed sessions and all of the
public hearings. Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice to
continue the items. Motion carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Murphy excused herself from the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
J1 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners amending Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.5.30 to include
the definition of height; creating Policy 101.5.31 to address height exceptions for non - habitable
architectural decorative features within the Ocean Reef master planned community; and creating
Policies 101.5.32 and 101.5.33 to provide certain exceptions to the height limit in order to protect
property from flooding and reduce flood insurance costs by establishing standards when a structure
can elevate above FEMA base flood elevation and including a maximum height limit; providing for
severability; providing for repeal of conflicting provisions; providing for transmittal to the State Land
Planning Agency and the Secretary of State; providing for inclusion in the Monroe County 2030
Comprehensive Plan; providing for an effective date. Ms. Santamaria addressed the Board. There were
no public speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers
to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Murphy not present.
ORDINANCE NO. 016 -2017
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
J2 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners amending Monroe County Land Development Code Section 101 -1 to create
definitions related to flood protection height exceptions; and amending Section 131 -2 to provide
certain exceptions to the height limit in order to protect property from flooding and reduce flood
insurance costs by establishing standards when a structure can elevate above FEMA base flood
elevation and including a maximum height limit; and to address height exceptions for non - habitable
architectural decorative features within the Ocean Reef master planned community; providing for
severability; providing for repeal of conflicting provisions; providing for transmittal to the State Land
Planning Agency and the Secretary of State; providing for inclusion in the Monroe County Code;
providing for an effective date. There were no public speakers. Ms. Santamaria addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the
following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Murphy not present.
ORDINANCE NO. 017 -2017
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner Murphy returned to the meeting and took her seat.
J3 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval to declare that an emergency exist in
accordance with F.S. 125.66(3) and approval to enact an Ordinance retroactive to September 4, 2017
amending Chapter 11- Emergency Management and Emergency Service of the Monroe County Code to
create Section 11 -2 to provide for disaster - generated debris removal from private roads and gated
communities in order to protect public health and safety. The following individual addressed the Board:
Bart Smith, representing Venture Out. Judith Clarke, Director of Engineering Services & Roads,
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO. 018 -2017
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
J4 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an emergency Ordinance under F.S. 125.66(3)
providing for a temporary exemption from paying the 4 cent tourist development tax and the 1 cent tourist
impact tax (bed taxes) for rentals of qualifying residential properties to residents displaced by Hurricane
Irma. There were no public speakers. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the following
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 019 -2017
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
ENGINEERING
M4 The following individuals addressed the Board concerning the contract with AshBritt, Inc. for
Disaster Response and Recovery Services for debris removal: Juan Munilla, representing MCM,
contractor for FDOT; and Randy Perkins, representing AshBritt, Inc. Mr. Shillinger, Ms. Clarke and Mr.
Gastesi addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and
seconded by Commissioner Carruthers directing staff to keep the current prices in the place for now and
have conversations with FDOT to coordinate and see if we can resolve and work together in coming up
with a comprehensive plan for clearing the roads, give the Administrator the authority to issue an RFP if
he deems it necessary for additional contractors and give the Administrator the authority to approve non -
monetary changes to the agreement that would allow burning at the appropriate sites consistent with the
law and bring everything back for ratification on September 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at a location to be
determined (this meeting was subsequently cancelled ). Roll call vote carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was
adjourned.
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk
and ex- officio Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
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