04/17/2019 Regular MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Marathon, Florida
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 a.m. at the Marathon Government Center. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioner Heather Carruthers, Commissioner Michelle Coldiron, Commissioner Danny
Kolhage, Commissioner David Rice and Mayor Sylvia Murphy. 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 Rice and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARD
B1 Presentation of Employee of the Year to Donald Lowrie, Mechanic/Generator
Technician, Fleet Management, Plantation Key.
B2 Presentation of a Mayor's Proclamation observing May 12-18, 2019 as National
Prevention Week, an annual nationwide health observance dedicated to increasing public
awareness of, and action around, mental health and/or substance use disorders.
B3 Presentation of a Mayor's Proclamation proclaiming the month of April 2019 as Fair
Housing Month in Monroe County, Florida.
B4 Presentation of a Mayor's Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 12-19, 2019 as
Law Enforcement Memorial Week.
B5 Presentation of a Mayor's Proclamation observing the month of April 2019 as Child
Abuse Prevention Month.
B6 Presentation of a Mayor's Proclamation proclaiming the month of April 2019 as Water
Conservation Month in Monroe County, Florida.
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BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a one-year(renewal) Residential
Lease with a County employee, for Location F, commencing June 1, 2019 through May 31,
2020. The monthly rental amount is $550.00.
C4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a one year(renewal) Residential
Lease with a County employee, for Location E, commencing June 1, 2019 through May 31,
2020. The monthly rental amount is $550.00.
C5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with KCI
Technologies, Inc. (formerly known as Keith & Schnars, P.A.)under the On Call Consulting
Contract for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services associated with the Community
Aesthetic Feature - Big Pine Key entrance signs project in the amount of$6,930.00.
C6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Change Order No. 1 to the
Construction Contract with American Empire Builders, Inc. for the Pigeon Key Ramp
Rehabilitation Project in the negotiated amount of$477,103.68, due predominately to an
Engineer of Record plan error for the steel weight calculation in relation to the quantity of
structural steel to be rehabilitated for a revised total contract amount of$2,437,103.68; and
adding 45 working days to the contract.
C7 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with Pedro
Falcon Contractors, Inc. for fabrication and installation of two, Florida Department of
Transportation, approved Community Aesthetic Feature entrance signs on the right-of-way of
US on Big Pine Key, in the amount of$84,705.00, with a contribution to the project of
$15,000.00 by the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce.
C8 Board granted permission to utilize AT&T's, no cost, Business Trade-In Program to
dispose of surplus cellular equipment in an environmentally responsible manner, with possible
credit to the AT&T mobility monthly invoice for any/all equipment determined to have value at
trade-in.
C9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an updated Agreement between
Monroe County and the Florida Division of Emergency Management regarding the Florida
Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement.
C10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2nd Amendment to Agreement
with Siemens Industry, Inc. for"Fire Alarm System, Building Automation System, and Smoke
Control System Testing, Certification, and Maintenance"for Corrections and other Facilities,
exercising the second renewal option, awarding a 1.9% CPI-U adjustment at a cost of
$168,606.01,plus repairs, and adding new statutory language. Funding is ad valorem and Fines
and Forfeitures.
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C11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a revised Agreement for
Construction Engineering and Inspection Services with WSP USA Inc. (WSP) for the Lower
Keys Scenic Viewing Area(Big Pine Swimming Hole Project)in the amount of$264,853.69.
This is a revision of a Contract with WSP approved by the BOCC on January 23, 2019. The
original contract was not executed by the Clerk. The contract amount, scope of service and
principal provisions conditions are not changed.
C12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the I"Amendment to Agreement
with Ceiling to Floor Cleaning, Inc. for Upper Keys and Marathon Janitorial Services to add
janitorial services at the Roth Building, in the monthly additional amount of$850.00, and the
Marathon State Attorney's Office, in the monthly additional amount of$650.00. Funding is Ad
Valorem.
C14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of State of Florida Department of
Transportation Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. G1667 providing $37,500.00 for
Airfield Security Improvements at the Key West International Airport, to be funded 50% FDOT
and 50% Airport Operating Funds.
C15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 1 to State of Florida
Department of Transportation Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. G1008 providing
increased funding in the amount of$210,764.00 for permitting, design and construction of a new
Maintenance/Storage Building at the Key West International Airport to be funded 50% FDOT
and 50%Airport Operating Funds.
C16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of State of Florida Department of
Transportation Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement No. 2 to Contract Number No.
GOE47 providing $150,000.00 in additional funding for Essential Airport Equipment at the Key
West International Airport, to be funded 50% FDOT and 50% Key West Airport Operating
Funds.
C17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of State of Florida Department of
Transportation Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement No. 3 to Contract No. GOE77
providing increased funding of$50,000.00 for Planning Studies at the Key West International
Airport, to be funded 50% FDOT and 50% Operating Funds.
C18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Time Extension only (no increase
in original cost)with Jacobs Project Management Co. for Task Order No. 12/14-47 Services
Authorized: Supplemental 2- EYW Master Plan Update at Key West International Airport.
C19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Time Extension only (no increase
in original cost)with Jacobs Project Management Co. for Task Order No. 12/14-64 Services
Authorized: Supplemental 1- Strengthen/Rehabilitate Commercial Apron Construction Support
and RPR Services at Key West International Airport.
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C20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Time Extension only (no increase
in original cost)with Jacobs Project Management Co. for Task Order No. 12/14-66 Services
Authorized: Supplemental 1- Drainage Improvements Phase 2 & 3 Construction Support and
RPR Services at Key West International Airport.
C21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Time Extension only (no increase
in original cost)with Jacobs Project Management Co. for Task Order No. 12/14-67 Services
Authorized: Supplemental 1- MTH Master Plan Update at the Florida Keys Marathon
International Airport.
C22 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Time Extension only (no increase
original cost)with Jacobs Project Management Co. for Task Order No. 12/15-07 Services
Authorized: Supplemental 1- MTH Exfiltration Trench and pond Modification at the Florida
Keys Marathon Airport.
C23 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a non-exclusive five year Retail
Vending Machine Concession Agreement with Coca Cola Beverages Florida, LLC to provide
two beverage vending machines at the Key West International Airport; 15% of net revenues with
a minimum of$600.00/year generated from the vending machines will be paid to the Airport on
a quarterly, in arrears, basis.
C24 Board granted approval of the ratification of Purchase Order No. 60282 in the amount of
$113,848.36 issued to Hi-Lite Airfield Services under State Contract BE-497 for airport runway,
taxiway and apron striping/markings and rubber removal at the Key West International Airport;
to be paid 50%FDOT Grant G1007 and 50% Airport Operating Fund 404.
C25 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Jacobs Project Management Co.'s
Task Order 412/15-49 in the amount of$120,110.00 for Supplemental No. 1- Master Plan
Update for the Key West International Airport, to be funded by FDOT Grant GOE77 at 50% and
PFC 415 at 50%.
C26 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for Consulting Services to
complete a required five year revision of the Monroe County Local Mitigation Strategy.
C27 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment and Consent to
Assignment to the Agreement for On Call Professional Engineering Services, from Keith and
Schnars, P.A. to KCI Technologies, Inc.
C28 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the I"Amendment to Commercial
Lease with Oxford Business III Corporation for a two year lease extension for the Supervisor of
Elections office at 100th Street in Marathon.
C29 Board granted approval for the five libraries to close on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, for a
Library Staff Development Day. Attendance for all library staff would be mandatory.
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C31 Board granted approval to award Contracting Specialists, Inc. South East the West
Martello Tower Brick and Mortar Restoration Project Contract in the amount of$466,175.00,
funded by the Tourist Development Council.
C32 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of March reviewed
by the County Administrator/Assistant Administrator. Said report is incorporated herein by
reference.
C33 Board granted approval to award surplus items (0903/1701, 0940/567, 2401/6944,
2401/4925, 2401/5921, 1001/5633, 1001/5873 & 0903/1697)to the highest bidder as set forth in
the attached Budget and Finance Purchasing Department Tabulation Sheet and authorization to
dispose the surplus items to the next highest bidder if necessary until items are disposed; and
authorizing the County Administrator to sign the Bill of Sale, Absolute prepared by the Property
Inventory Clerk.
C34 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amendment to Construction
Manager at Risk Contract with Biltmore Construction Co., Inc. for the Plantation Key Judicial
Courthouse and Detention Facility. This Amendment does not increase the Guaranteed
Maximum Price.
C35 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment with Employer's
Mutual Inc., Third Party Administrator for Worker's Compensation, to update the name of the
Corporation to Relation Insurance Services of Florida, Inc.
C36 Approval to cease negotiations with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions
(Wood) for design of the Harry Harris Park Repair, end the Request for Qualifications
negotiations, and instead utilize a professional architect/engineer on a continuing contract basis
due to a reduction in the scope of work needed for repairs and the Department's inability to
timely enter into an acceptable agreement with Wood.
C37 Board granted approval to allocate $277,779.54 of District 2 Transportation Impact Fees
to partially fund the engineering design of the Bimini Drive(Duck Key) Bridge 4904603
replacement; the percentage of the cost that is eligible for impact fee use is based on the increase
in population over the period of impact fee collection.
C38 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and for the Receipt of
Unanticipated Revenue:
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 094-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 095-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 096-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 097-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 098-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 099-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 100-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 077-2019 (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 101-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 102-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 103-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 104-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 105-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 106-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 107-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 108-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 109-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 110-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 111-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 112-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 113-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C39 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amendment to the
Agreement with Adjusters International, Inc. to reflect the name change of the corporation to
Rising Phoenix Holding Corporation.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Revenue Grant Agreement No.
SDO05 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for $100,000.00 to clear, up to
five,plugged canals of marine debris in unincorporated Monroe County.
D4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a no-cost Change Order for a time
extension under Grant Agreement No. CM919 with the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection to conduct a sea level rise vulnerability assessment of the County's Harry Harris Park.
D5 Board granted approval to reject all bids to the Request for Proposals for the new roof
and roof repairs of the Library and Monroe County Sheriff Office Substation in Marathon that
were opened on March 12, 2019.
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D6 Board adopted the following Resolution of the Florida Department of Transportation
Local Agency Program Agreement for Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief
Program grant funds; in the amount of$3,577.00 for Engineering Design of Repairs to County
Road SR4A on Little Torch Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 114-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
D7 Board adopted the following Resolution of the Florida Department of Transportation
Local Agency Program Agreement for Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief
Program grant funds; in the amount of$10,497.00 for Engineering Design of Repairs to No
Name Key Bridge, No Name Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 115-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
D8 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with Grader
Mike, LLC. for construction of Hurricane Irma Roadway Repairs II Roads Project in the amount
of$350,503.30.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
El Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to extend Agreement
with the Pigeon Key Foundation, Inc. for the Pigeon Key Roof Replacement—Asst. Bridge
Tenders Quarters Project to December 31, 2019.
E2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to extend Agreement
with the City of Marathon for the Amphitheatre Improvements Project to December 31, 2019.
E3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement with
the City of Marathon for the Sombrero Beach Facilities to revise Exhibit A (Scope of Service) of
the Agreement to remove the shower drain portion of the project, reduce the funding allocation
to $34,000.00; and extend completion date of the project to September 30, 2019.
E4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to extend Agreement
with the City of Marathon for the Coco Plum Shoreline Restoration Project to December 31,
2019.
E5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Mel Fisher
Maritime Heritage Society, Inc. for the Mel Fisher, 2nd Round, Improvements Project in an
amount not to exceed $112,500.00.
E6 Board granted approval to exercise exemption of competitive solicitation requirement for
professional consultant services and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key West
Business Guild, Inc. to provide gay and lesbian visitor information services.
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E7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement with
C.B. Schmitt Real Estate Co., Inc. to provide office and parking space for the Monroe County
Tourist Development Council Administrative Office for an additional five years for
$9,550.00/month to September 30, 2024; with an option to extend for an additional five year
period with rent to be negotiated at fair market rent at that time.
E8 Board adopted the following Resolution transferring funds for County Cost Allocation.
RESOLUTION NO. 116-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E9 Board granted approval of the appointment of Ralph Lucignano to the one "At Large"
appointment to the Tourist Development Council District III Advisory Committee.
PLANNING& ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING& CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
Il Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment Nos. 3 & 4 to Lease No.
4549 between Monroe County and the State of Florida for the management of certain State
owned conservation lands.
12 Board adopted the following Resolution of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners Waiving Approximately $6,062.80 in Building Permit Fees for One Deed-
Restricted Housing Unit Serving the 100% of Median Income Level Category, to be constructed
on a Parcel Located at 24 Hibiscus Lane on Key Largo, at approximate mile marker 101, having
Real estate number 00507870-000000.
RESOLUTION NO. 117-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
I4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment of the Interlocal
Agreement between Monroe County and City of Marathon transferring 55 low income
Affordable Housing ROGO Allocations from Monroe County to the City of Marathon, extending
the deadline for Certificates of Occupancy for the Key Vaca, LLC, Low Income Housing Tax
Credit Project to December 31, 2021.
I5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to the revised
Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and City of Marathon transferring 23 low income,
3 very low income, and 20 moderate income (46 total) Affordable Housing ROGO Allocations
from Monroe County to the City of Marathon, extending the deadline for Certificates of
Occupancy for the Crystal Cove Low Income Housing Tax Credit Project to December 31, 2021.
SHERIFF
K1 Board granted approval of the request for Expenditure from the Law Enforcement Trust
Fund, as follows: $500.00 Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches: to support the"Harmony in the
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Streets" mobile community day camp for children. The objective of the program is to reach at-
risk youth to prevent juvenile delinquency and to help develop responsible and productive
citizens. The summer camp will be offered at no cost to 60 youths in Monroe County.
COUNTY CLERK
M1 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of
March 2019, as follows: Advertising, in the amount of$2,403,472.51; Bricks & Mortar Projects,
in the amount of$388,807.60; Events, in the amount of$172,766.42; Office Supplies &
Operating Costs, in the amount of$20,768.75; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of$43,851.88;
Telephone &Utilities, in the amount of$18,023.28; Travel, in the amount of$32,725.59; Visitor
Information Services, in the amount of$79,509.36.
M2 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or
advertise for bid. Said inventory is incorporated herein by reference.
M3 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants (Including Payroll) for the month of March
2019, 10050283-10051618, 50004898-50004960 (PR), 3107622-3109400 (PR Voucher), 24358-
24499 (WC), as follows: 001 General Fund, in the amount of$5,779,306.95; 100 Affordable
Housing Programs, in the amount of$36,078.99; 101 Fine & Forfeiture Fund, in the amount of
$35,489,225.60; 102 Road& Bridge Fund, in the amount of$1,469,429.99; 115 TDC District
Two Penny, in the amount of$817,490.34; 116 TDC Admin &Promo 2 Cent, in the amount of
$1,549,871.57; 117 TDC District 1,3 Cent, in the amount of$2,111,204.70; 118 TDC District
2,3 Cent, in the amount of$180,964.10; 119 TDC District 3,3 Cent, in the amount of
$464,349.61; 120 TDC District 4,3 Cent, in the amount of$324,025.71; 121 TDC District 5,3
Cent, in the amount of$432,348.07; 125 Gov Fund Type Grants, in the amount of
$6,669,682.60; 130 Impact Fees/Roadway, in the amount of$137,713.92; 131 Impact
Fees/Parks, in the amount of $62,642.11; 132 Impact Fees/Library, in the amount of
$107,176.75; 133 Impact Fees/Solid Waste, in the amount of$9,339.49; 135 Impact Fees/Fire
Facilities, in the amount of$9,925.44; 141 Fire & Amb Dist 1 L&M Keys, in the amount of
$1,258,953.89; 147 Uninc Svc Dist Parks&Rec, in the amount of$236,958.39; 148 Plan, Build,
Zoning, in the amount of$1,361,218.11; 149 Municipal Policing, in the amount of$702,023.20;
150 E911 Enhancement Fund, in the amount of$39,717.92; 152 Duck Key Security Dist, in the
amount of$36,476.29; 153 Local Housing Assistance, in the amount of$519,991.51; 157
Boating Improvement Fund, in the amount of$291,378.83; 158 Misc Special Revenue Fund, in
the amount of$341,174.57; 160 Environmental Restoration, in the amount of$263,306.04; 162
Law Enforcement Trust-600, in the amount of$55,024.12; 163 Court Facilities, in the amount of
$355,123.86; 164 Drug Facilities Fees, in the amount of$5,568.04 ; 166 Marathon Municipal
Service, in the amount of$236.51; 168 Bay Point Wastewater MSTU, in the amount of
$4,221.12; 169 Big Coppitt Wastewater, in the amount of$162.97 ; 170 Key Largo Wastewater,
in the amount of$706.24;171 Stock Island Wastewater, in the amount of$283,139.11; 175 Long
Key-Layton MSTU, in the amount of$24,210.24; 176 Duck Key MSTU, in the amount of
$5,358.03; 180 Building Funds, in the amount of$636,195.12; 207 2003 Revenue Bonds, in the
amount of$28,339.57; 304 1 Cent Infra Surtax, in the amount of$1,991,874.79; 306 Clerk's
Revenue Note, Capital, in the amount of$11,784.36; 310 Big Coppitt Wastewater, in the amount
of$702.01; Duck Key Wastewater, in the amount of$23,903.61; 312 Cudjoe Regional WW
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Proj, in the amount of$1,461,495.18; 314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds, in the amount of
$299,946.31; 315 Long Key WW Project, in the amount of$27,805.29; 316 Land Acquisition, in
the amount of$64,531.16; 401 Card Sound Bridge, in the amount of$519,864.09; 403 Marathon
Airport, in the amount of$232,880.52; 404 Key West Intl Airport, in the amount of
$1,263,562.82; 406 PFC & Operating Restrictions, in the amount of$531,510.50; 414 MSD
Solid Waste, in the amount of$1,881,945.25; 501 Worker's Compensation, in the amount of
$570,786.90; 502 Group Insurance Fund, in the amount of$3,296,119.87; 503 Risk Management
Fund, in the amount of$766,252.60; 504 Fleet Management Fund, in the amount of
$451,711.83; 610 Fire/EMS LOSAP Trust Fund, in the amount of$82,200.64.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
N2 Board granted approval of the re-appointment of Bert Bender, in the category of
Professional, to the Historic Preservation Commission for an additional term, April 17, 2019 to
March 17, 2022.
N3 Board granted approval of the re-appointment of Donna Bosold, in the category of
Professional, to the Historic Preservation Commission for an additional term, April 17, 2019 to
February 17, 2022.
N4 Board granted approval of the re-appointment of Alice Allen, in the category of
Professional, to the Historic Preservation Commission for an additional term, April 17, 2019 to
April 17, 2022.
N5 Board granted approval of the re-appointment of Kate DeLoach, in the category of
Layperson, to the Historic Preservation Commission for an additional term, April 17, 2019 to
January 17, 2022.
N6 Board granted approval of the appointment of Brian Shea, in the category of Professional,
to the Historic Preservation Commission, replacing Anne Marie Victor Howe, from April 17,
2019 to December 17, 2021.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
04 Board granted approval to accept bid proposal and authorized execution of an Agreement
with Goodman-Gable Gould Company d/b/a Adjusters International to provide Insurance
Adjusting Claim Services. The services of the contractor will be used as a retainer agreement
following catastrophic events resulting in significant damage, such as hurricanes.
05 Board granted approval to Advertise a Solicitation for Proposals for Insurance Consulting
Services (Risk Management and Workers' Compensation).
07 Board granted approval of the purchase of a General and Professional Liability Insurance
Policy with American Alternative Insurance Corporation for Bayshore Manor, and for the Risk
Administrator to sign all necessary forms.
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09 Board granted approval of and authorized execution of a Contract with Jeffrey L. Langley
to purchase a less than fee interest Block 4, Lot 10, Ocean Park Village, Key Largo (PB 4-14)
with parcel number 00446200-000000 for density reduction purposes.
010 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Paul Simmons,
Priscilla Lusk and Alma Kathleen Bartgis to purchase a less than fee interest in Block 10, Lot 10,
Eden Pines Colony (PB 4-158)with parcel number 00266980-000000 for density reduction
purposes.
Ol 1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Robert M.
Clemmons to purchase a less than fee interest in Block 9, Lots 6 and 32, Amended Plat of Key
Largo Park(PB 3-62)with parcel numbers 00525110-000000 and 00525370-000000 for density
reduction purposes.
012 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with John R. Kelley and
Carmen T. Kelley to purchase a less than fee interest in Block 6, Lots 10 and 11, Bowen's
Addition to Riviera Village (PB 2-107)with parcel number 00512070-000000 for density
reduction purposes.
013 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Jack S. Fritz & Janis
M. Fritz, as to a life estate and as trustees of the Jack S. Fritz and Janis M. Fritz Trust
Agreement, dated October 18, 2018, to purchase a less than fee interest in Block 13, Lot 10,
Cutthroat Harbor Estates First Addition (PB 5-60)with parcel number 00185820-000000 for
density reduction purposes.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
R1 Board adopted the following Resolution providing support for a Special Grant-in-Aid
DHR Grant, affirming the County's ability to provide 50%local match funding and approving
prioritization and submission of grant applications for funding of design and implementation of
repairs of the Historic County Courthouse brick structure in Key West. Grant amount will be for
$1,000,000.00 with a 50% match.
RESOLUTION NO. 118-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
R2 Board adopted the following Resolution providing support for the National Park Service,
Division of Historic Resources for the submission of a grant application for supplementary
funding of design and repair of two Pigeon Key buildings damaged by Hurricane Irma. Grant
application will be for $500,000.00 with no County match required.
RESOLUTION NO. 119-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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ENGINEERING/ROADS & BRIDGES
R3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with RS&H, Inc. for
construction engineering and inspection services for construction of the portion of the access
road to the Quarry Partners, LLC housing development on Big Coppitt Key that will be
dedicated to Monroe County as a county maintained road. This task order is being awarded under
the RS&H, Inc. On Call Contract for Professional Engineering Services in the maximum not to
exceed amount of$100,708.80.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
R4 Board granted approval to reject bid and rebid Hurricane Irma Roadway Repairs I Upper
Keys Project.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
C13 Richard Strickland, Director of Airports, addressed the Board concerning approval of
Change Order No. 9 with Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc. awarding Bid Additive 42 in the amount
of$406,510.40 for the Key West International Airport Drainage Improvements Project Phase 2
& 3. Total project cost to be funded by the FAA Grant 37-56 (90%) and Airport Operating Fund
404 (10%). After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by
Commissioner Kolhage granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
C30 Marty Senterfitt, Director of Emergency Management; and Cynthia Hall, Assistant
County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning approval to advertise an RFP for various
standby contracts to provide emergency services in times of hurricane or other disasters. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D1 Tina Boan, Sr. Director of Budget & Finance gave a report of Hurricane Irma finance
activity by the Office of Management & Budget. Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; and Roman
Gastesi, County Administrator, addressed the Board.
STAFF REPORTS
F1 Lisa Tennyson, Legislative Affairs & Grants Acquisition Director, gave a legislative
update.
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SOUNDING BOARD
Q1 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning the request by Laurie Dinuzzo to speak to
the Board of County Commissioners to discuss banning chemical pesticides and fertilizers in
Monroe County.
PLANNING& ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING& CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
I3 Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator; Beth Bergh, Land Steward; and Mr.
Shillinger addressed the Board concerning the announcement of a Public Advisory Group
Hearing to be held at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at the Marathon Government
Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida,pursuant to Section 259.032(8)(b), Florida
Statutes, with regard to the Monroe County Conservation Lands Proposed 10 Year Land
Management Plan for State-Owned Conservation Parcels Managed by Monroe County Under
State Lease No. 4549.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
N1 Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board concerning the County Administrator's monthly report
for April 2019. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
N8 Bart Smith, representing Quarry Big Coppitt LTD, addressed the Board concerning
approval of a Roadway Improvements and Wastewater System Development Fee Agreement
between Quarry Big Coppitt, LTD, Quarry Big Coppitt 11, LTD and Monroe County. Judith
Clarke, Director of Engineering/Roads & Bridges; Mr. Shillinger and Mr. Gastesi addressed the
Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by
Commissioner Rice to approve the roadway improvements and wastewater system development
fee funding with an additional $83,978.00 to include the retention wall. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers No
Commissioner Coldiron Yes
Commissioner Kolhage Yes
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Murphy No
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVAL
C1 Kelly McKinnon, Executive Director of Pigeon Key Foundation, addressed the Board
concerning approval of a new Lease with Pigeon Key Foundation, Inc. with lease to terminate on
October 18, 2033, and option to renew for an additional ten years. This Lease also updates all
other terms and conditions to include but not limited to, current laws and regulations, historic
property considerations, and other such provisions. After discussion, motion was made by
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Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron granting approval of the lease.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
06 Mr. Shillinger and Ms. Hall addressed the Board concerning approval to accept Marsh
USA proposal and renew Property Insurance, with the first(primary)layer of$5 million coming
from a combination of Lloyds of London, Hiscox and Sompo; the next (first excess)layer of an
additional $5 million coming from Great Lakes; and the final (excess)layer($238 million in
excess of$10 million) coming from RSUI/Landmark American Ins. Co. Also, authorization for
the Risk Administrator to execute all necessary forms. After discussion, motion was made by
Mayor Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting approval of the item. Motion
carried unanimously.
01 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning the County Attorney report for April
2019. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
02 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Monroe County v. Maschal et al. v. FKAA and Monroe County, Case No. 2019-CA-186-K, and
read the required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and
seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to hold the Closed Session at the May 22, 2019 BOCC
meeting in Key West, FL at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. Motion carried
unanimously.
03 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Disaster Solutions and Scott Lewis v. Monroe County, Case No. 2019-CA-32-K, and read the
required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded
by Commissioner Coldiron to hold the Closed Session at the May 22, 2019 BOCC meeting in
Key West, FL at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. Motion carried unanimously.
08 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning the Misdemeanor Probation Services and
direction on whether to pursue bringing these services in-house through a request to Court
Administration of the 16th Judicial Circuit to run the program or continuing with the current
privatization of services through the competitive solicitation process. The Board took no official
action.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
L1 Brian Vest, President of the Conch Republic Marine Army, addressed the Board
concerning approval of a Resolution of support for the efforts of the Conch Republic Marine
Army in clearing Florida Keys mangroves and nearshore waters of debris from Hurricane Irma.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner
Coldiron to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 120-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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CLOSED SESSIONS
J1 Mr. Shillinger announced an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Monroe
County v. Florida Public Service Commission, District Court ofAppeal, First District, Case No.
ID-18-4212 and read the required language into the record pursuant to F.S. 286-011(8). Mr.
Shillinger advised that the following persons would be present at the meeting: the County
Commissioners, County Administrator Roman Gastesi, County Attorney Bob Shillinger, and
Assistant County Attorney Cynthia Hall, and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Murphy declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session,
the meeting was re-opened.
J2 Mr. Shillinger announced an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Monroe
County v. Harold Keith Munt/Harold Keith Muni v. Monroe County, Case No. 2016-CA-330K, in
the Circuit Court of the 16th Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe County, Florida and read the
required language into the record pursuant to F.S. 286-011(8). Mr. Shillinger advised that the
following persons would be present at the meeting: the County Commissioners, County
Administrator Roman Gastesi, County Attorney Bob Shillinger, Assistant County Attorneys
Peter Morris and Steve Williams, and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Murphy declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session,
the meeting was re-opened.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
P1 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance revising Chapter 20,
Articles HI, IV, and V of the Monroe County Code, dealing with mandatory connection and
connection standards for properties located within wastewater systems in unincorporated Monroe
County. There were no public speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded
by Commissioner Kolhage to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 011-2019
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
P2 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Section 4-1
and 4-67 of the Monroe County Code providing for revisions to the Animal Control Regulations
regarding Animals Running at Large, Animal Confinement and Leash Requirements. The
following individual addressed the Board: Dr. Haley Knowlton, representing Marathon
Veterinary Hospital. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and
seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 012-2019
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
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P3 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution renouncing and
disclaiming any right of the County and the public in and to the right-of-way of a portion of
Laurel Avenue in Maloney's Subdivision of Stock Island, according to the Plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 55, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, bounded on
the north by all of block 23; bounded on the west by second street; bounded on the south by all
of block 32; and bounded on the east by adjacent bay bottom and a parcel of land adjacent to
government lot 2, section 35, township 67 south, range 25 east, Stock Island, Monroe County.
Ms. Hurley made a Power Point Presentation. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. The
following individual addressed the Board: Bart Smith, representing the applicant. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice to
table the item until the Development Agreement for the parcels, the adjoining parcel, to the south
is presented to the Board. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
P4 The first of two Public Hearings was held regarding an Ordinance by the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners amending the Monroe County Land Development Code,
Section 130-93, Suburban Commercial (SC) District, to allow parks to be permitted as-of-right.
(File 2018-208). Ms. Hurley addressed the Board. There were no public speakers. Motion was
made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting approval of the
item. Motion carried unanimously.
P5 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Initial Assessment Resolution for
Monroe County, Florida, to collect special assessments within the Monroe County Canals
Municipal Services Benefit Unit(MSBU) to collect funds to pay for ongoing operation and
maintenance (O&M) costs for existing canal water quality restoration projects on Canal 266 on
Big Pine Key; stating a need for such levy; setting a public hearing for adoption of a Final
Assessment Resolution (FAR); providing for mailed and published notice of the public hearing
on the FAR; and providing for an effective date. Ms. Hall addressed the Board. The following
individually addressed the Board: Alan Alesi, Larry LeJeune and Michael Reisner. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 121-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P6 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution for a Budget Amendment
for Fiscal Year 2019 for the Grant Fund, Fund 125. Ms. Boan addressed the Board. There were
no public speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner
Kolhage to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 122-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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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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