08/18/2021 Regular MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Key West, Florida&
Via Communication Media Technology
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 a.m. at the Harvey Government Center and via Communication Media Technology. Present
and answering to roll call were Commissioner Craig Cates, Commissioner Eddie Martinez,
Commissioner David Rice and Mayor Michelle Coldiron. Commissioner Mike Forster was
absent from the meeting. Also present at the meeting were Roman Gastesi, County
Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Pamela Hancock, Deputy Clerk; county staff,
members of the press and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS AND DELETIONS
Al Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Martinez
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARD
B 1 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring August 18, 2021, as Judge Ruth Becker
Day.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Martinez
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amendment to Agreement
with EAC Consulting, Inc. for additional post design services scope for the 1st Street/Bertha
Street Roadway Improvement Project(Key West) in the, maximum not to exceed, amount of
$9,594.00; revising the total contract amount to $481,215.16.
C4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Research Agreement with the
University of Florida to allow Monroe County to participate in the Monroe County Sponge
Nutrient Flux Experiment, to quantify the role of loggerhead and sheepswool sponges, in
modulating water quality by measuring fluxes and transformation of nitrogen.
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C5 Board adopted the following Resolution to prohibit parking on both sides of portions of
Beach Road and First Street, Ocean Park Village Subdivision, Tavernier.
RESOLUTION NO. 252-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the State of
Florida, Division of Emergency Management, concerning an Emergency Management
Performance Grant-American Rescue Plan Agreement No. G0282, in the amount of$13,926.00,
with dollar-for-dollar county match required; and authorization for the County Administrator or
his designee to execute any other required documentation in relation to the grant.
C7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 6th Amendment to Agreement for
Professional Services for Design through Construction Administration of the Marathon Public
Library with Synalovski Romanik Saye, LLC, in the amount of$38,129.29. This amendment
increases the construction administration fee due to the increase in construction time. This
project is funded by the one-cent infrastructure sales tax.
C8 Board granted approval of the Issuance (renewal) of a Class A Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to Islamorada, Village of Islands —Fire Rescue for the operation of
an ALS Transport Ambulance Service for the period October 1, 2021, through September 30,
2023.
C9 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with
McCourt Construction, Inc. to design and install ten new pickleball courts on Monroe County
owned vacant land, commonly known as Tract E, a parcel of land adjacent to Key Largo
Community Park. The cost is $203,500.00 and will be funded by District 3 Impact Fees.
C10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the IOth Amendment to Agreement
with Buccaneer Courier to add one additional delivery and pickup for the Marathon Tax
Collector's Office, 3015 Overseas Highway (Ocean/MM48), Marathon, Florida 33050; Stop
12A.
C11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to Agreement
with Advance Water Technology, Corp. to renew the Chemical Water Testing and Treatment
Services Contract for the second renewal of one year; apply a CPI-U increase of 1.4%; and
revise and/or add updated federal required contract provisions. The new monthly payment
amount is $1,346.59. Funding is ad valorem.
C12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Employment Agreement with
Dixie "Sandy" Roussin to fill a vacant Fire Rescue EMS Billing Specialist position.
C13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a one-year Renewal of Agreement
with Barnes Alarm Systems, Inc. for the Duck Key Security District(DKSD) security camera
and equipment maintenance for the period of November 1, 2021, to October 31, 2022, as
recommended by the DKSD Advisory Board.
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C14 Board granted approval to award surplus vehicles to the highest bidder as set forth in the
Budget and Finance Purchasing Department Tabulation Sheet; and authorization to dispose of
the surplus vehicles to the next highest bidder, if necessary, until items are disposed. Said
tabulation is incorporated herein by reference.
C15 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of July 2021,
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
C18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the updated Memorandum of
Understanding between Monroe County and the University of Florida, effective October 1, 2021,
and Fiscal Year 2022 Exhibit A that specifies Fiscal Year 2022 payroll costs of$107,497.41, for
three full time equivalent jointly funded Extension Agent positions.
C19 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and for the Receipt of
Unanticipated Revenue, as follows:
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 253-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 254-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 255-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 256-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 257-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 258-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 259-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 260-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 261-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 262-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with CPH, Inc. for the
Marathon Tax Collector Seawall Repair Project. This is a hazard mitigation project and is part of
the Hurricane Irma recovery effort.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
El Board granted approval of the Fiscal Year 2022 Monroe County Tourist Development
Council Marketing Plan.
E2 Board announced one vacant"At Large" position on the Tourist Development Council
District I Advisory Committee; and two vacant"At Large" positions on the Tourist Development
Council District IV Advisory Committee.
AIRPORTS
II Board ratified and granted approval of the 3rd Amendment to State of Florida,
Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Grant Agreement G1007, executed by the
Director of Airports,providing $575,000.00 in additional funding for permitting, design and
construction of airfield improvements at Key West International Airport; requires $575,000.00
grant match from Key West Airport Operating Fund 404.
12 Board ratified and granted approval of the 1st Amendment to Public Transportation Grant
Agreement GIQ91, executed by the Director of Airports,providing $430,206.00 in funding for
design and construction of the Aircraft Overflow Parking Project at Key West International
Airport. The project was identified in the EYW Master Plan completed in 2019, due to increased
aircraft activity and the need for additional aircraft apron parking. The grant requires a
$430,206.00 match from Key West Airport Operating Fund 404.
I3 Board ratified and granted approval of the 1st Amendment to State of Florida, Department
of Transportation, Public Transportation Grant Agreement GIP52, executed by the Director of
Airports,providing $213,000.00 in additional funding for Florida Keys Marathon International
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Airport Terminal Rehabilitation Project. Requires $53,250.00 grant match from Marathon
Airport Operating Fund 403.
I4 Board granted approval to issue a bid solicitation for a new chiller system for the main
terminal of Florida Keys Marathon International Airport.
I5 Board granted approval to issue a bid solicitation for a new airport beacon at Key West
International Airport.
I6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Jacobs Project Management Task
Order 12/15-C1, in the amount of$608,800.00,providing staff augmentation support services to
the airport during the anticipated twelve months of pre-construction (design) of the Concourse A
and Terminal Improvements Program at Key West International Airport; to be funded by FDOT
Concourse A Design Grant GIP09; and Key West Airport Operating Fund 404.
I7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Jacobs Project Management Task
Order 12/15-C2, in the amount of$72,613.00, for design,permitting and bidding support for a
new airport beacon at Key West International Airport; to be funded with Passenger Facility
Charge Fund 406 (PFC 418); and FDOT Essential Airport Equipment Grants GOE47; and/or
Grant GIV31.
I8 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Qualifications for Underwriter
Services in connection with the anticipated issuance of Series 2022 General Airport Revenue
Bonds for the new Concourse A and Terminal Improvements Program at Key West International
Airport.
I9 Board accepted the report of Airport Change Orders for the month of July 2021 reviewed
by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is incorporated herein
by reference.
I10 Board ratified and granted approval of Grant Agreement No. 3-12-0037-067-2021 from
the United States of America, acting through the Federal Aviation Administration, as executed
by the Director of Airports,providing $4,245,653.00 to Key West International Airport for the
Extend Taxiway A Construction Project. There is no match required for this grant.
Ill Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order TIP 2021-02 with
McFarland-Johnson, Inc., in the amount of$5,950,000.00, for Design of Key West International
Airport Concourse A and Terminal Improvements Program. The task order is funded by FDOT
Grant GIP09; Key West Airport Operating Fund 404; and/or Passenger Facility Charge Fund
406 (PFC 419).
I12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 4th Amendment to Agreement
with Cliffhanger Janitorial, Inc., for janitorial services at Key West International Airport,
increasing annual contract sum due to increased square footage and passengers requiring
additional cleaning hours,janitorial supplies and materials needed for the contractor to provide
required services.
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I13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a five-year Signatory Airline
Agreement with American Airlines, Inc.
I14 Board ratified and granted approval of the 2nd Amendment to Public Transportation Grant
Agreement GIQ91, as executed by the Director of Airports,providing $741,901.00 in additional
funding for Design and Construction of the Aircraft Overflow Parking Project at Key West
International Airport. The project was identified in the EYW Master Plan completed in 2019 due
to increased aircraft activity and the need for additional aircraft apron parking. The grant requires
a$741,901.00 match from Key West Airport Operating Fund 404.
I15 Board ratified and granted approval of the 4th Amendment to State of Florida,
Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Grant Agreement G1007, as executed by
the Director of Airports,providing an additional $300,000.00 in funding for permitting, design
and construction of airfield improvements at Key West International Airport; requires
$300,000.00 grant match from Key West Airport Operating Fund 404.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING AND CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
J1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement between
Monroe County and Islamorada, Village of Islands (Village), reimbursing the Village in an
amount of up to $10,000.00 from Boating Improvement Funds for costs to be incurred by the
Village during Fiscal Year 2022 for regulatory buoy maintenance.
J2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement between
Monroe County and the City of Marathon (City)reimbursing the City in an amount of up to
$35,000.00 from Boating Improvement Funds for costs to be incurred by the City during Fiscal
Year 2022 for boat ramp repairs at the 33rd Street Boat Ramp Facility.
J4 Board adopted the following Resolution reserving two Moderate-Income Affordable
Housing ROGO Allocations,pursuant to Monroe County Code Section 138-24(b)(1), for the
construction of two affordable housing dwelling units at 110 Poinsettia Drive, Lots 16 & 17,
Block 6, Holiday Homesites, Key Largo, having property identification number 00530750-
000000 until August 18, 2023.
RESOLUTION NO. 263-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
J5 Board adopted the following Resolution extending the timeframe to January 9, 2022, for
permit issuance related to the waiver of approximately $18,749.00 in building permit fees for a
multifamily building, comprised of four affordable employee housing dwelling units of
moderate-income category, or below, Permit Number 20101242, to be constructed on a parcel
located at 22936 Overseas Highway, Cudjoe Key, having real estate numbers 00186920-000000
and 00186930-000000.
RESOLUTION NO. 264-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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J6 Board granted approval to re-appoint Mr. Daryle L Osborn, PE27428, to one additional
three-year term, to the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals Committee, beginning
September 16, 2021, and ending September 16, 2024, as an engineer.
J7 Board adopted the following Resolution waiving approximately $211,215.00 in building
permit fees for a total of twenty-eight affordable employee housing dwelling units comprised of
fourteen low income and fourteen median income or below, to be constructed on parcels located
at 95301 Overseas Highway, on Key Largo, having real estate numbers 00483370-000000,
00484390-000000 and 00484400-000000.
RESOLUTION NO. 265-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
L1 Board granted approval of Mayor Coldiron's reappointment of George Fernandez to the
Tourist Development Council Board for a four-year term, expiring August 2025.
COUNTY CLERK
M1 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of July
2021, as follows: Advertising, in the amount of$1,515,329.13; Bricks & Mortar Projects, in the
amount of$1,966.63; Events, in the amount of$58,506.45; Office Supplies & Operating Costs,
in the amount of$24,669.28; Personnel Services, in the amount of$159,018.55; Public
Relations, in the amount of$12,297.66; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of$87,623.46;
Telephone &Utilities, in the amount of$18,078.29; Travel, in the amount of$167.48; and
Visitor Information Services, in the amount of$8,275.00.
M2 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or
advertise for bid.
M3 Board granted approval of the minutes from the regular meeting of May 19, 2021; and the
special meeting of May 25, 2021.
M4 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 1090000-1091303, (PR Checks), 50005297
(PR - only one paycheck issued), 0000120-0001683 (PR Direct Deposits), 27277-27446 (WC)
for the month of July 2021, as follows: 001 General Fund, in the amount of$4,040,507.35; 101
Fine & Forfeiture, in the amount of$4,692,450.48; 102 Road/Bridges, in the amount of
$314,337.61; 104 Middle Keys Health Care MSTU, in the amount$8,902.03; 115 Tourist
Development Council-Two Penny, in the amount of$344,204.59; 116 TDC - Admin Promo 2
Cent, in the amount of$675,901.45; 117 TDC - District 1 Third Cent, in the amount of
$720,063.36; 118 TDC - District 2 Third Cent, in the amount of$74,347.10; 119 TDC - District
3 Third Cent, in the amount of$177,231.57; 120 TDC - District 4 Third Cent, in the amount of
$113,392.06; 121 TDC - District 5 Third Cent, in the amount of$188,990.27; 125 Grant Fund, in
the amount of$2,601,526.73; 132 Impact Fees Libraries, in the amount of$12,702.39; 141
Fire/Ambulance, in the amount of$843,050.63; 147 Unincorporated Service, in the amount
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$160,741.25; 148 Planning Building, in the amount of$460,276.42; 149 Municipal Policing, in
the amount of$618,140.06; 152 Duck Key Security, in the amount of$11,946.11; 153 Local
Housing Assistance, in the amount of$26,210.22; 157 Boating Improvement Fund, in the
amount of$38,483.15; 158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund, in the amount of$209,493.40;
160 Environmental Restoration, in the amount of$11,018.51; 162 Law Enforcement Trust Fund,
in the amount of$27,186.98; 163 Court Facilities, in the amount of$9,275.83; 180 Building
Funds, in the amount of$373,818.86; 304 1 Cent Infrastructure, in the amount of$233,241.50;
312 Cudjoe Regional WW Project, in the amount of$86,329.26; 314 Series 2014 Revenue
Bonds, in the amount of$716,893.99; 401 Card Sound Bridge, in the amount of$72,256.11; 403
Marathon Airport, in the amount of$702,727.25; 404 Key West Intl Airport, in the amount of
$1,555,435.70; 406 PFC & Operating Restrictions, in the amount of$58,712.64; 414 MSD Solid
Waste, in the amount of$2,379,543.55; 501 Workers' Compensation, in the amount of
$422,715.42; 502 Group Insurance Fund, in the amount of$2,426,523.02; 503 Risk Management
Fund, in the amount of$317,890.82; 504 Fleet Management Fund, in the amount of
$252,771.41; and 610 Fire/EMA LOSAP Trust Fund, in the amount of$9,504.00.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
N1 Board accepted the County Administrator's report for the month of August 2021. Said
report is incorporated herein by reference.
N2 Board granted approval to advertise On Call Professional Engineering Services for the
Resilience and Canal Restoration Programs, including Category A—Canal Master Plan Program
Planning Services; Category B —Canal Infrastructure Engineering Services for Projects; and
Category C —Resilience/Environmental Engineering Services.
N3 Board granted approval to advertise for Professional Mobile LiDAR Elevation,
Surveying and Mapping Services for roads and facilities in the municipalities to assist in their
resilience planning work, to be funded by the municipalities.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
02 Board granted approval of a Settlement Agreement in Monroe County v. Federal
National Mortgage Association, Case No. 20-CA-454-K, and authorized the County Attorney's
Office to execute the Settlement Agreement documents.
03 Board granted approval of a Settlement Agreement in Monroe County v. Coher& Coher
Investment Co., Ltd., Case No. 18-CA-674-P; and authorized the County Attorney to execute the
Settlement Agreement documents.
05 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Smarsh for Text
Message Capture and Archiving Services, in an amount of$23,827.00, for a one-year period.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
R1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to Task Order
with T.Y. Lin International, in a not to exceed amount of$280,007.00, for additional
professional services as required by the various permitting agencies, including sea turtle and
shorebird monitoring during construction and post-construction biological monitoring for the
Clarence Higgs Beach Sand Replenishment Project, to be paid by Tourist Development Council
Grant No. 1759.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
R4 Board adopted the following Resolution adopting a revised Board of County
Commissioner's Table of Organization, as reflected in Exhibit A to the Resolution, removing
Assistant County Administrator and placing the following departments: Building, Code
Compliance, Employee Services, Information Technology and Planning & Environmental
Resources under the auspices of the County Administrator.
RESOLUTION NO. 266-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
R5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Cancellation, Release, and
Termination Agreement with Lessee, Key Marina Development, LLC, and Sub-Lessee, Florida
Keys Quality Foods, Inc., regarding the Mandalay property on Second Avenue in Key Largo,
which would terminate the Right-of-Way Lease between the parties approved October 18, 2017.
EMPLOYEE SERVICES
R6 Board granted approval of a waiver of Sections 7.01 E(Payout of Annual Leave Upon
Separation) and 7.07 Payment of Unused Sick Leave, for Assistant County Administrator
Christine Hurley. Ms. Hurley is resigning from the Board of County Commissioner's (BOCC) as
an employee and accepting a Contract with the BOCC as Executive Director of the Monroe
County Land Authority. As part of the transition, she has agreed not to take a payout of annual
leave or sick leave upon exit from BOCC employment. Rather, her hours will roll over to the
Land Authority.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
R8 Board adopted the following Resolution establishing a policy and setting rates for the
transport of eligible veterans by Monroe County Fire Rescue for the Veterans Affairs
Department due to their Veterans Transportation Program being closed during the COVID-19
pandemic.
RESOLUTION NO. 267-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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R9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Professional Services Agreement
with Orlando Medical Institute for paramedic training to be conducted at the Fire Academy with
a contract term commencing on August 18, 2021; and ending on September 30, 2022.
AIRPORTS
R10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a five-year Signatory Airline
Agreement with Delta Air Lines, Inc.
R11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a five-year Signatory Airline
Agreement with United Airlines, Inc.
R12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the law firm of
White & Smith, LLC to provide outside counsel services to the County Attorney's Office and the
Planning and Environmental Resources Department retroactive to August 1, 2021, and
rescinding the June 21, 2006 agreement,plus all amendments with that firm.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
C2 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board. Christine Limbert-Barrows,
Assistant County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning approval to award bid and approve a
Construction Contract with the low responsive/responsible bidder, Charley Toppino & Sons,
Inc., for the Koehn and Big Pine Shores Subdivisions Roadway and Drainage Improvement
Project(Big Pine Key), in the amount of$1,717,646.98 for Koehn Scope; and $65,630.40 for the
Loma Lane Scope; for a total contract amount of$1,783,277.38. The project is partially funded
by a Florida Department of Transportation Small County Outreach Program Grant Agreement.
The following individual addressed the Board: Russell Yagel, representing Mike Haack
Excavating, Inc. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by
Commissioner Martinez granting approval of the contract. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned for the Board of Governors, Fire
& Ambulance District 1, meeting.
Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and
seconded by Commissioner Cates declaring that an emergency exist, and that the current
pandemic situation makes it exceptional and extraordinary and to allow Mayor Halle and
Councilman Lewis to appear remotely. Motion, of the Board of County Commissioners, carried
unanimously.
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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 Craig Cates, Commissioner Eddie Martinez,
Commissioner David Rice, Councilman Greg Lewis, and Mayor Bruce Halle.
H1 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates granting
approval and authorizing execution of an Employment Agreement with Dixie "Sandy" Roussin
to fill a vacant Fire Rescue EMS Billing Specialist position. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVAL
C16 Motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Martinez
granting approval of the Pt Amendment to Agreement with Guidance/Care Center (G/CC)for
the addition of a Certificate of Subaward for the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant
identifying G/CC as the tiered subrecipient and recognition of specific conditions added by
FDLE after the award of the grant. Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner Rice
abstaining due to a conflict.
COVID-19
S1 Shannon Weiner, Director of Emergency Management; and Bob Eadie, JD,
Administrator& Health Officer for the Monroe County Health Department, gave a COVID-19
update. Mr. Shillinger, Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; and Kevin Wilson, Assistant
County Administrator, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Rice to require masks in all of the County
buildings. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORT
F1 Lisa Tennyson, Legislative Affairs & Grants Acquisition Director, gave a legislative
update. Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
N4 Rhonda Haag, Chief Resilience Officer, addressed the Board. Erin Deade, Esquire, gave
a Power Point Presentation regarding approval of the proposed grant applications for the
Resilient Florida Grant Program. Mr. Wilson and Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board. The
following individual addressed the Board: Stephanie Russo. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Martinez granting approval of Grant
Concept 43b, Harry Harris Park Conceptual Design. Motion carried unanimously.
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COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
L2 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning direction to staff regarding the proposal of
Nichols Seafood, Conch Key,pursuing a Mayfield Working Waterfront Grant to continue its
operations. The following individuals addressed the Board: Gary Nichols, owner of Nichols
Seafood; and Christina Vaeth, President of Islamorada Working Waterfront, Inc. Ms. Tennyson
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded
by Commissioner Martinez to sign a backup management letter. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
P1 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution adopting the Final Duck
Key Security District Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessment rates for Fiscal Year 2021-2022; and
approval of Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll Certificate to be provided to the Tax Collector by
September 15, 2021. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and
seconded by Commissioner Martinez to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 268-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P2 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution establishing the final per
month Solid Waste Collection Service Rates for Commercial Property in the various Solid Waste
Collection Franchisee Areas for Fiscal Year 2022. There was no public input. Motion was made
by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Martinez to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 269-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P3 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution adopting the final
Residential Solid Waste Collection, Disposal and Recycling Non-Ad Valorem Special
Assessment rates for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Martinez to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 270-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P5 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of the annual rate Resolution for Canal
266 on Big Pine Key, as part of the Canal Restoration Program, imposing an annual assessment
for the cost of Canal 266 operations and maintenance for Fiscal Year 2022. Tina Boan, Sr.
Director of Budget& Finance, addressed the Board. There was no public input. Motion was
made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Martinez to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 271-2021
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P6 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Policy
301.1.2 of the 2030 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan to reflect the Board's approval, on
February 17, 2021, of the U.S. 1 Level of Service Task Force Recommendations on the LOS
methodology (File 42020-193). There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner
Rice and seconded by Commissioner Martinez to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 022-2021
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
P7 A Public Hearing was held to consider restricting access to Loquat Drive at the
intersection of Loquat Drive and County Road (CR) 905 in Key Largo, to eliminate the use of
Loquat Drive by vehicular traffic as a through route to access US 1 from CR 905, in accordance
with Section 19-8 of the Monroe County Code. Judith Clarke, Director of Engineering/Roads
and Bridges; and Emily Schemper, Sr. Director of Planning & Environmental Resources,
addressed the Board. The following individual addressed the Board: Mona Yeager. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Martinez
granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
P8 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance amending Monroe County Code
Chapter 6 Building and Construction, Article III Construction Industry, Division 2 Certification,
Fees to extend the expiration date of certain specialty contractor licenses that were active as of
June 30, 2021, to June 30, 2023;providing for severability;providing for the repeal of
conflicting provisions; providing for inclusion in the Monroe County Code; providing for the
transmittal to the Department of State; and providing for an effective date. There was no public
input. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates granting
approval of the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 023-2021
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
STAFF REPORT
F2 Rick Griffin, Building Official, gave a Power Point Presentation on Unsafe Buildings
Process. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING AND CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
J3 Ms. Schemper addressed the Board. Vivek Reddy, Associate Vice President of AECOM
Technical Services, Inc., gave a Power Point Presentation on the 2021 U.S. 1 Arterial Travel
Time and Delay Study. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded
by Commissioner Martinez granting approval of the study. Motion carried unanimously.
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L3 Board discussed direction to staff to prepare a Resolution of Support to the Florida
Department of Transportation to institute Traffic Flow Improvement Projects at traffic
congestion area identified by the (Draft) 2021 US 1 Arterial Travel Time and Delay Study, and
as recommended by the Florida Keys Transportation Coordination Committee. Mr. Gastesi and
Ms. Schemper addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice
and seconded by Commissioner Martinez for staff to prepare a Resolution for the next Board
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
01 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney report for the month of August
2021. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that the Judicial Nominating Commission has sent six
names, as candidates for Judge Ruth Becker's replacement, to the Governor.
Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that Assistant County Attorney Joe DiNovo became
Board certified.
Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that this is Assistant County Attorney Peter Morris' last
meeting with the Board.
04 Mr. Shillinger gave a Power Point Presentation regarding the upcoming redistricting
process and the effects of the delayed release of 2020 Census data. Mr. Gastesi addressed the
Board. The Board took no official action.
AIRPORTS
R3 Richard Strickland, Director of Airports, addressed the Board concerning approval of a
five-year Signatory Airline Agreement with JetBlue Airways Corporation. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Martinez granting
approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
R7 Mr. Gastesi, Randy Sterling, Executive Director of the City of Key West Housing
Authority; and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval to enter into an Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Key West and the Key West Housing Authority to provide three
years of funding for Poinciana Gardens. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Cates and seconded by Commissioner Martinez granting approval of the item. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Q The Board sent out prayers for Commissioner Forster with a hope for a speedy recovery and
everyone else that's been affected by Covid and thanked staff for all their hard work.
CLOSED SESSIONS
K1 Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that the Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Board of County Commissioners v. Federal National Mortgage Association, Case No. 20-CA-
454-K is deleted from the agenda.
K2 Mr. Shillinger requested that the Attorney-Client Closed Session in the Matter of Roy's
Trailer Park, Inc., dba Island Life Village v. Eric Noel, Marie Noel, and Monroe County, Case
No. 19-CA-175-K be continued to the next Board meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner
Cates and seconded by Commissioner Martinez to continue the item to the September 15, 2021,
meeting in Key Largo. Motion carried unanimously.
K3 Mr. Shillinger announced the Attorney-Client Closed Session of the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners to discuss collective bargaining with the Teamsters, Local 769,
and separately, International Association of Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 3909.
Mayor Coldiron declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed
session, the meeting was re-opened.
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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