10/18/1995 Regular
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, October 18, 1995
Key West, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners convened at 9 a.m., on the above date, at the Key
West Holiday Inn Beachside. Present and answering to roll call
were Commissioners Keith Douglass, Jack London, Mary Kay Reich
and Mayor Shirley Freeman. Also present were Danny Kolhage,
Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; James Hendrick, County
Attorney; James Roberts, County Administrator; County Staff,
members of the Press and Radio; and the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval of the Additions,
Corrections and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
The Board presented an appreciation plaque to Mayor
Samuel J. Feiner, for his many years of public service to the
County.
Employee of the Month Award was presented to Christine
Diaz, Human Resources Department, Management Services Division,
for the month of June, 1995.
Employee of the Month Award was presented to Tanya
Carbonell, Personnel Department, Management Services Division,
for the month of August, 1995.
A Proclamation was presented proclaiming the month of
October, 1995, as National Physical Therapy Month in Monroe
County.
A Proclamation was presented proclaiming the month of
October as Child Health Month in Monroe County.
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A Proclamation was presented proclaiming the week of
October 22nd thru October 27, 1995 as Exceptional Student
Education Week 195.
Harry F. Knight, Tax Collector, presented the Annual
Report and the following distribution of Excess Fees in the total
amount of $1,856,151.
Board of County Commissioners
Mosquito Control District
Monroe County Translator
General Purpose Fund
Municipal Service Dist-Plantation Key
Municipal Service Dist-So.Key Largo
Lower/Mid Keys Fire/Ambulance Dist.
Municipal Service Dist.
South Florida Water Mgmt. Dist.
Tourist Development Tax
BULK APPROVALS
$1,583,297
48,260
3,712
35,267
7,425
11,137
55,684
9,281
53,828
48,260
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner London to approve the following items by
unanimous consent:
Board granted approval of a Contract Addendum extending
the expiration date for the Florida Communities Trust grant for
Coco Plum Beach.
Board adopted the following Resolution approving
standard forms of a contract for the purchase of real property.
RESOLUTION NO. 365-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted Approval of an Agreement between Monroe
County and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to provide assistance
in the maintenance of County property purchased with the
Comprehensive Plan grant.
Board granted approval to award bids for fire/rescue
equipment to the lowest bidder per item/unit for Municipal
Services Taxing Districts 5 and 6. Said bidding list is
incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 366-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 367-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 368-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and Clean Florida Keys, Inc., to
provide disbursement of funds from the Litter and Marine Debris
Prevention Grant.
Board granted approval to implement an increase in long
term parking fees at the Key West International Airport beginning
November 1, 1995.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Joint Participation Agreement between Monroe County and Florida
Department of Transportation to provide 50% funding for the Key
West International Airport Noise Buffer Project.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Federal Express for
rental space at the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Purchase Service Order for Greiner, Inc., to provide consulting
services for the Key West International Airport Salt Pond
Enhancement Project.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Purchase Service Order for Greiner, Inc., to provide consulting
services for the Key West International Airport Noise Buffer
Project.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Renewal Parking Lot Management Agreement between Monroe County
and Republic Parking to operate the parking lot at the Key West
International Airport.
Board granted approval of the Republic Parking System
operating budget for parking lot management at the Key West
International Airport for the period November 1, 1995 through
October 31, 1996.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Justo Maqueira for
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rental of office space at 3127 Riviera Drive, Key West, for the
Job Training Partnership Act/Career Opportunity Center.
Board granted approval of settlement of a Code
Enforcement Case L5-91-107 (Ramon Fernandez), as outlined in a
letter from attorney Al Frigola, in the total amount of
$8,082.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a USDA Rate Agreement #US-651, between Monroe County Nutrition
Program and the Alliance for Aging, Inc. This Agreement provides
reimbursement for meals served to clients on the congregate and
home delivered meals programs.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Modification
of a Subgrant Budget, between Monroe County and The National
Council on the Aging, Inc., in the amount of $10,400.00. The
National Council on the Aging, Inc., has agreed to increase
funding without any further costs to the County.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Project Agreement between Monroe county and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection Derelict Vessel Program,
for the removal of selected derelict vessels for 1996.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Contract Agreement between Monroe County and spirit Marine
Towing and Assistance for the installation of ten (10) buoys to
be installed off of Jolly Rogers Estates, Little Torch Key, in
the amount of $4,237.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Contract Agreement between Monroe County and spirit Marine
Towing and Assistance for the installation of eight (8) buoys,
twelve (12) signs and one (1) piling in Tavernier Creek, in the
amount of $8,469.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
an Addendum to the Agreement between Monroe County and Arnold's
Towing for a 45 day time extension for the project known as
Derelict Vessel Removal 1995 due to bad weather conditions.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
filing of a Grant Application with Florida Department of
Environmental Protection Boating Improvement Funds and authorized
execution of a Contract Agreement between Monroe County and
Spirit Marine Towing and Assistance for the installation of seven
(7) channel markers in Coco Plum Channel, in the amount of
$10,498.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 369-1995
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See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Project Agreement between Monroe county and Florida Department
of Environmental Protection for the emergency repair of Channel
Marker #13 in Windley Key Channel.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Department of
Environmental Protection Boating Improvement Funds for the
replacement of channel marker signage in Indian Key Channel.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
filing of a Grant Application with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Boating Improvement Fund, and directing
the execution of same by the proper authorities for the
installation of eight regulatory buoys, twelve regulatory signs,
and one piling in Tavernier Creek.
RESOLUTION NO. 370-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
filing of a Grant Application with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Boating Improvement Fund, and directing
the execution of same by the proper authorities for the
installation of ten regulatory buoys off of Jolly Rogers Estates,
Little Torch Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 371-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Corrected Project Agreement, Contract No. B9541, between Monroe
County and the State of Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, Boating Improvement Program, for the emergency repair
of Channel Marker #2 in Tamarac Park.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds to rollover grants into FY 96 -
Growth Management Division.
RESOLUTION NO. 372 -1995
RESOLUTION NO. 373-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 374-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 375-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 376-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 377-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds for FY 96 Key West DARE Program.
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RESOLUTION NO. 378-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds FY 96 - General Fund.
RESOLUTION NO. 379-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 380-1995
RESOLUTION NO. 381-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds FY 95.
RESOLUTION NO. 382-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds FY 96.
RESOLUTION NO. 383-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds for FY 95 (Fine & Forfeiture)
RESOLUTION NO. 384-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds for FY 95. (Municipal Service District -
Environmental Management.)
RESOLUTION NO. 385-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
transfer of Funds for personnel services FY 95. (Worker's
Compensation and Risk Management.)
RESOLUTION NO. 386-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board accepted the Proof of Publication for the public
notice of Unclaimed bond Monies approving the acceptance of
$11,480.27 on Unclaimed bond Monies currently in the custody of
Richard D. Roth, Sheriff of Monroe County.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds FY 96. (Rollover of grant funds
for Key West and Marathon Airport.)
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RESOLUTION NO. 387-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds. (Cost Center 010000 BOCC and 110000
Promotional Advertising, General Fund 001.)
RESOLUTION NO. 388-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds for FY 95. (Group Insurance.)
RESOLUTION NO. 389-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
renewal of an Agreement between Monroe County and the u.S. Navy
for Animal Control Services. The u.S. Navy will pay the amount
of $400.00 per month.
Board granted approval of Award of Bid and authorized
execution of a contract between Monroe County and General
Asphalt, Inc., for Key Largo Roads XI Roadway Improvements, in
the amount of $333,110.20.
Board granted approval of a Purchase Order for GEMA
Construction, Inc., to renovate the Tavernier Fire Station, in
the amount of $29,335.00.
Board granted approval to remove the following items
from the inventory of Public Works and authorized the disposal of
same:
Countv I.D. #
Description
0910-020
1803-383
Serial #JK9517693
Sears Window AIC Unit
Window AIC Unit
Window AIC Unit
Board granted approval to enter into a lease agreement
with a Deputy Sheriff appointed by the Monroe County Sheriff's
Department to reside in the modular home to be placed on
Bernstein Park, for an amount of rent and utilities totaling
$400.00 per month, and authorization for the Mayor to execute the
lease agreement for same.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for
contracted janitorial service at the Public Service Building on
Stock Island.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for one
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new rotary deck type articulated boom mower for the Road
Department.
Board granted approval to purchase from Florida state
Contract, one 1995 F800 Diesel Flatbed Dump Truck, in the amount
of $36,989.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Joint Use Fueling Facilities Agreement Amendment between Monroe
County and the Monroe County School Board, for joint use of
fueling facilities.
Board granted approval for the Fantasy Fest '95
organization to close the Thomas Street parking lot in Key West
on October 28, 1995, from 3 p.m. to midnight, for the staging of
floats for the parade, per Staff recommendations.
Board granted approval to waive all user and cleanup
fees for the 14th Annual Island Jubilee, sponsored by the Key
Largo Chamber of Commerce, to be held at Harry Harris Park on
November 10-13, 1995, per staff recommendations.
Board adopted the following Resolution regarding the
Transfer of Funds. (Emergency Management Trust Fund.)
RESOLUTION NO. 390-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution regarding the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (SFETC Intake.)
RESOLUTION NO. 391-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
filing of a Grant Application concerning State Aid to Libraries
with the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and
Information Services, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same.
RESOLUTION NO. 392-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds FY 95. (HUD $700.67)
RESOLUTION NO. 393-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 394-1995
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See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds FY 96. (Rollover of grant funds
for The National Council on the Aging.)
RESOLUTION NO. 395-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds for FY 95. (CSAT-Grant)
RESOLUTION NO. 396-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board approved to rescind Board action of 6/22/95
wherein a Wayne minibus, County I.D. # 0977-117 was approved as
surplus, and transfer said minibus to Public Works Facilities
Maintenance.
Board granted approval of a variance to apply
residential venting requirements to a nonresidential structure -
Fire/Rescue Training Facility.
Board granted approval of a variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance for placement of a limited bath facility below
the base flood elevation on Lot 7, Block 27, Port pine Heights,
second addition, Big pine Key (Monika Buhse).
Board granted approval of a variance to the Flood
Hazard Ordinance for placement of a limited bath facility below
the base flood elevation on Lot 17, Block 3, Harbor Course,
Section 4, Ocean Reef, Key Largo (C. Austin Watson).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Project Application for a grant from the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection Artificial Reef Program, for the Dixie
Shoals artificial reef project.
Board granted approval to apply for a grant through the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Office of
Waterway Management, to complete a Channel Marking Plan for the
Florida Keys.
Board adopted the following Resolution endorsing the
Federal Highway Administration urbanized area maps for Key Largo
and Marathon, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 397-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to remove the following items
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from the inventory of the Planning Department and advertise for
bids:
County 1.0. #
Description
1001-391
None
1001-391
Apple MacIntosh & Mouse
Apple Keyboard
Apple RGB Monitor
Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to execute, on behalf of Monroe County, an Agreement
between the Florida Department of Community Affairs, Monroe
County, and Oceanside Isle General Partnership, owner, and Upper
Keys Marine Construction, General Contractor, concerning a part
of Government Lot 1, Section 27, Township 64, Range 35, Long Key
Bight, Long Key, Monroe County, Florida, Approximately Mile
Marker 70.
RESOLUTION NO. 398-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to submit applications to place
channel markers on Kemp Channel between Summerland Key and Cudjoe
Key.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Floats & Events,
Inc., d/b/a King Orange Float Company, to provide 1996 Parade
Float in the amount of $46,500.00, FY 96 Two Penny, to be
utilized in the King Orange Jamboree Parade (12/31/95) in Miami,
Tampa Gasparilla (2/96), Ft. Myers Edison Pageant of Light Parade
(2/96), Plant City Strawberry Festival Parade (3/96), st.
Petersburg Festival of Light Parade (4/96), Bradenton Heritage
Parade (4/96), and for the previously constructed 1995 Parade
Float to be utilized in the Key West Fantasy Fest Parade (10/95).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Amendment to an Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and
the City of Key West for an amount not to exceed $42,510.00, FY
96, DAC I, Third Penny, for Smathers Beach, Phase II, for sand
replenishment.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Addendum to Agreement between Monroe County and Universal Beach
Services Corp., not to exceed $14,820.00, FY 96, DAC I, Third
Penny, for cleaning of C.B. Harvey/Rest Beach.
Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the
Transfer of Funds.
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RESOLUTION NO. 399-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Turnkey Event Agreement between Monroe County and Super Boat
Racing, Inc., covering Key West World Championship Race, November
3 through 10, 1996, in an amount not to exceed $41,000.00, FY 96,
Third Penny.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Destination Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Keys
Communication Group, Inc., covering the 5th Annual Key West
Theatre Festival, October 2 through 13, 1996, in an amount not to
exceed $25,000.00, FY 96, Third Penny.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Destination Events Agreement between Monroe County and Florida
Keys Corvette Club, covering the Third Annual "Corvettes In
Paradise", November 9-10, 1996, in an amount not to exceed
$3,000.00, FY 96, Third Penny.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Hawk's Cay Resort,
covering Hawk's Cay United Way Dolphin Scramble, September 14-15,
1996, FY 96, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Islamorada All
Tackle Bonefish Tournament, October through 11, 1996, FY 96, Two
Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella, in an amount not to
exceed $2,900.00
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Holiday Inn Key
Largo, covering the 6th Annual Key Largo Holiday Inn Dolphin
Tournament, August 23 through 25, 1996, FY 96, Two Penny,
allocated under the Fishing Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed
$5,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Tom Siska, Treasurer,
covering the Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament, June 16 through 21,
1996, FY 96, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella, in
an amount not to exceed $2,500.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Redbone, Inc.,
covering Mercury Outboards Southernmost Light Tackle Anglers
Masters (S.L.A.M.), September 6 through 8, 1996, FY 96, Two
Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella, in an amount not to
exceed $11,500.00.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Key Largo Dolphin
Derby, covering the 12th Annual Dolphin Derby Charity Fishing
Tournament, July 12 and 13, 1996, FY 96, Two Penny, allocated
under the Fishing Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and The Tavernier Creek
Marina covering the 15th Annual Tavernier Creek Marina Dolphin
Rodeo, June 14-16, 1996, FY 96, Two Penny, allocated under the
Fishing Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed $6,500.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Fishing and
Conservation Trust (F.A.C.T.) covering Metropolitan South Florida
Fishing Tournament - Mini Met, December 2, 1995, FY 96, Two
Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella, in an amount not to
exceed $2,500.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Redbone, Inc., covering Mariner
Outboards Baybone, October 18 through 20, 1996, FY 96, Two Penny,
allocated under the Fishing Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed
$16,800.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Keys Classic Anglers
Tournament, covering Texaco/Hemingway Key West Classic, May 1
through 4, 1996, FY 96, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing
Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed $21,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Lower Keys
Chamber of Commerce, covering Big pine and Lower Keys Dolphin
Tournament, June 14 through 16, 1996, FY 96, Two Penny, allocated
under the Fishing Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed $5,200.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Cheeca Lodge,
covering the 7th Annual Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish
Tournament, January 18 through 20, 1996, FY 96, Two Penny,
allocated under the Fishing Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed
$6,800.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Marina Del Mar,
covering Coconuts Dolphin Tournament, May 17 through 19, 1996, FY
96, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella, in an amount
not to exceed $10,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Islamorada Charter
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Boat Association, Inc., covering the Islamorada Sailfish
Tournament, November 30 through December 3, 1996, FY 96, Two
Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella, in an amount not to
exceed $6,500.00.
Board granted approval of a Funding Agreement between
Monroe County and Italian Fisherman Marina, covering the Italian
Fisherman Dolphin Tournament, July 26 through 28, 1996, FY 96,
Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella, in an amount not
to exceed $8,500.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Pigeon Key
Foundation, covering the Pigeon Key Benefit Tournament, February
20 through 24, 1996, FY 96, Two Penny, allocated under the
Fishing Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Cheeca Lodge,
covering the Third Annual George Bush/Cheeca Lodge Bonefish
Tournament, August 19-20, 1996, FY 96, Two Penny, allocated under
the Fishing Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Holiday Isle Resort &
Marina, covering the 10th Annual Holiday Isle Sailfish
Tournament, February 2 through 4, 1996, FY 96, Two Penny,
allocated under the Fishing Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed
$5,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Holiday Isle Resort
and Marina, covering the 12th Annual Holiday Isle DOlphin
Tournament, June 2 through 4, 1996, FY 96, Two Penny, allocated
under the Fishing Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Key West
Fishing Tournament, covering the Key West and Lower Keys Fishing
Tournament, May 1 through November 30, 1996, FY 96, Two Penny,
allocated under the Fishing Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed
$41,400.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Women's World
Invitational Fly Championship, covering the Women's World
Invitational Fly Championship, June 11 through 14, 1996, FY 96,
Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella, in an amount not
to exceed $6,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Key West Gator
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Club, covering the 6th Annual Key West Gator Club Scholarship
Dolphin Derby, June 22 and 23, 1996, FY 96, Two Penny, allocated
under the Fishing Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed $6,500.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Joe's/Galleon
Marina Fishing Round-Up covering Sloppy Joe's/Galleon Marina Fish
Round-Up, October 10-13, 1996, FY 96, Two Penny, allocated under
the Fishing Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed $6,800.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Redbone, Inc.,
covering Mercury Outboards Redbone, November 3 through 5, 1995,
FY 96, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing Umbrella, in an
amount not to exceed $19,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Keys
Renaissance Faire, Inc., covering Florida Keys Renaissance Faire
XII, January 8 through 15, 1996, FY 96, Two Penny, allocated
under the Cultural Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed
$5,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Lower Keys
Chamber of Commerce, covering the 2nd Annual Historic Seacraft
Race and Festival, August 31, 1996, FY 96, Two Penny, allocated
under the Cultural Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed
$3,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Old Island
Restoration Foundation, Inc., covering the House and Garden
Tours, December 15-16, 1995; January 26-27, 1996; February 16-17,
1996; March 1-2, 1996 and July 19-20, 1996; FY 96, Two Penny,
allocated under the Cultural Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed
$9,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Key West
Council on the Arts, covering Impromptu Concerts, November 1995
through April 1996, FY 96, Two Penny, allocated under the
Cultural Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed $1,800.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Lower Keys
Chamber of Commerce, covering Island Art Fair, December 9, 1995,
FY 96, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella, in an
amount not to exceed $2,300.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Marathon
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Chamber of Commerce, covering Pirates Festival, May 3 through 5,
1996, FY 96, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella, in
an amount not to exceed $10,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Keys
Community College, covering Tennessee William's Fine Arts Center
1995-1996 Season, November 18, 1995 to April 28, 1996, FY 96, Two
Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella, in an amount not to
exceed $12,500.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the Lower Keys
Chamber of Commerce covering the Underwater Music Festival and
Seafood Fest, July 13, 1996, FY 96, Two Penny, allocated under
the Cultural Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed $5,500.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Pigeon Key
Foundation covering Pigeon Key Art Fest, February 10-11, 1996, FY
96, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella, in an
amount not to exceed $5,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Lower Keys Chamber
of Commerce, covering Big Pine Key Founder's Day, May 18, 1996,
FY 96, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella, in an
amount not to exceed $3,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Old Island Days Art
Festival, covering Old Island Days Art Festival, February 24-25,
1996, FY 96, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella, in
an amount not to exceed $2,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Key west Craft
Show, covering the Key West Craft Show, January 27-28, 1996, FY
96, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella, in an
amount not to exceed $1,250.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Key West Players,
covering Waterfront Playhouse, September 1995 through June 1996,
FY 96, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella, in an
amount not to exceed $17,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Red Barn Theatre,
covering Red Barn Theatre/Live Theatre, October 1995 through June
1996, FY 96, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella, in
an amount not to exceed $24,000.00.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Key west Literary
Seminar, Inc., covering Key West Literary Seminar, January 11-15,
1996, FY 96, Two Penny, allocated under the Cultural Umbrella, in
an amount not to exceed $10,000.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Little Palm Island,
covering Little Palm Island Grand Slam Tournament, September 18
through 21, 1996, FY 96, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing
Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed $6,400.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a
Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Tournament Bait and
Tackle, covering the Marathon Sailfish Classic, November 10
through 12, 1996, FY 96, Two Penny, allocated under the Fishing
Umbrella, in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board granted approval of Mayor Freeman's appointment
of Daphne Farago as the Board's appointee as a panel member for
the design competition for the Key West AIDS Memorial, Inc. The
panel's design recommendations will be given to the Key West City
Commission for ratification.
Board granted approval of an endorsement of a Low
Income Housing Tax Credit letter.
Board granted approval of Commissioner London's
appointment of Gale Killion, to replace Donna Glenn on the
Florida Keys Handicapped Council.
Board granted approval of two proposed names for two
previously unnamed channels near Indian Key to be as follows:
The channel running along the north side of US #1 be named
"Parker-Pinder Channel", and the channel running along the south
side be named "Russell Channel". These suggestions to be
forwarded by staff to the United States Geological Survey along
with background information
Board granted approved for the Marathon High School
Homecoming Parade to be held October 27, 1995, from 2:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m., and to use U.S. #1 from 20th Street to 53rd Street,
Marathon.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of
a Sublease between Monroe County and the Islamorada Chamber of
Commerce for a parcel of land situated on Upper Matecumbe Key.
The Florida Department of Transportation owns said property who
leases it to the County who subleases it to the Islamorada
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Commerce for a parcel of land situated on Upper Matecumbe Key.
The Florida Department of Transportation owns said property who
leases it to the County who subleases it to the Islamorada
Chamber of Commerce.
Board granted approval of the Florida Association of
Counties support of a county-option proposal which would permit a
broader participation of counties in assisting in the
administration of a state Medicaid program and directs staff to
send letters to Chairman Ben Graber of the House Health Care
Committee as well as members of the legislative delegation.
Board granted approval of Commissioner London's
appointment of Mike Puto to the Tourist Development Council to ~
replace Mayor Mickey Feiner.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture
Expenditures:
COMPETENCY & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, Guillermo Marcovici,
in the amount of $600.00; Care Center for Mental Health, in the
amount of $950.00; Leslie Morgan, in the amount of $585.00;
Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, in the amount of $600.00;
David Nathanson, in the amount of $375.00.
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY'S, Manuel Garcia, in the amount of
$3,858.75; Timothy Thomes, in the amount of $252.00; Margaret
Broz, in the amount of $427.15; Candida Cobb, in the amount of
$708.75; Crimella & Hamilton, in the amount of $1,012.50; Stephen
ISherwood, in the amount of $581.25; Margaret Tobin Mills, in the
amount of $3,673.80; David Manz, in the amount of $2,456.75;
Larry Erskine, in the amount of $350.00; Jason Smith, in the
amount of $1,368.75; Marci Rose, in the amount of $1,673.14;
William Kuypers, in the amount of $4,110.00.
OTHER EXPENSES, Louis Spallone, in the amount of $2,000.00;
Witness Lodging, in the amount of $401.00; State of Florida, in
the amount of $333.00; sid White, Clerk, in the amount of
$250.00; David Burns Investigations, in the amount of $350.00.
COURT REPORTERS, Assoc. Court Reporting, in the amount of
$7,218.50; Fl. Keys Reporting, in the amount of $1,652.00;
Lisa Roeser, in the amount of $327.00; Soon Schunot, in the
amount of $222.75; Monroe County General/Ct. Admin., in the
amount of $122.50; Juli Carr, in the amount of $624.24; Amy
Landry, in the amount of $837.00; Hill Reporting Serv., in the
amount of $795.00; Laws Reporting, in the amount of $40.00;
Nichols & Hardy, in the amount of $841.50; Mary Skinner, in the
amount of $291.00.
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of $40.00; Jose Menendez, in the amount of $510.00; William
Waddell, in the amount of $665.00; Elizabeth Diaz, in the amount
of $125.00.
TRAVEL EXPENSES, witness Travel, in the amount of $3,311.77.
REGULAR WITNESS FEES, witness Payroll, in the amount of
$428.99.
COUNTY CLERK
Board approved the following Warrants:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND - TIB BANK (001), #106, in the amount
of $11,000.00
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (100), #132-#134, in the
amount of $129,046.54
SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND (002), #598-#602, in the
amount of $121,793.5
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND (101), #1629-#1633, in the amount of
$395,010.24
ROAD AND BRIDGE OPERATING (102), #913-#918, in the amount of
$406,275.36
LAW LIBRARY FUND (103), #501-#504, in the amount of
$1,700.09
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (107-111, 116-121), #962-#966,
in the amount of $544,484.77
FAIR SHARE IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (130-134), #219-#220, in
the amount of $1,162,996.78
MSD TAXING DISTRICTS (145,146,141), #870-#874, in the amount
of $529,767.81
TRANSLATOR FUND/E911 ENHANCEMENT FEE (142), #547-#551, in
the amount of $43,212.68
UPPER KEYS TRAUMA DISTRICT (144), #294-#298, in the amount
of $18,326.21
PLANNING,BUILDING,& CODE ENFORCEMENT/
PARKS & BEACHES UNINCORPORATED (147,148) #582-#588, in the
amount of $401,565.25
VENETIAN SHORES SPEC RD DIST &
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DUCK KEY SECURITY (149/152), #102-#103, in the amount of
$4,337.83
MONROE COUNTY LOCAL HOUSING ASSIST. (153), #1066-1039, in
the amount of $22,585.00
COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (301/304), #816-#821, in the amount of
$860,232.05
CARD SOUND BRIDGE FUND (401), #621-#625, in the amount of
$132,201. 49
AIRPORT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND (403/404), #973-978, in
the amount of $125,088.90
MSD PLEDGED FUNDS (414), #481-#485, in the amount of
$1,171,899.09
WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND (501), #4318-#4324, in the amount
of $37,914.95
GENERAL REVENUE FUND (001), #245941-248149, in the amount of
$13,561,227.67
MONROE COUNTY GROUP INS FUND (502), #775-#782, in the amount
of $767,887.98
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND & FLEET MANAGEMENT FUND (503/504),
#379-#384, in the amount of $442,856.51
Board approved the County Commission Meeting Minutes of
September 7, 11 and 14, 1995 meeting minutes.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an
Agreement between Monroe County and The Lower Florida Keys Health
System, Inc., for reimbursement of expenditures incurred in
response to immigration emergencies for the period January 1,
1994 through December 31, 1994, in the amount of $80,125.65.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for
Proposal for the provision of administrative services for the
Group Benefits Program. The Request for Proposal will include
the requirement that the successful bidder have the ability to
reorganize the plan document and administrative techniques for a
more efficient and economical program.
Board granted approval to advertise a Request for
Proposal for the provision of pharmaceutical services to the
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Proposal for the provision of pharmaceutical services to the
employees of Monroe County as a part of the Group Benefits
Program.
Board granted approval of the revised Capital
Improvements Plan, said plan is incorporated herein reference.
Board granted approval of the 1996 Board of County
Commissioners' meeting dates and locations.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board adopted the following Resolution setting the
date, time and place for a Public Hearing concerning the proposed
abandonment of a portion of Kings Cove Road, Little Torch Key,
Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 400-1995
See Res. Book No. 128, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to advertise an ordinance
en)olning the acceptance of substituted service of process by any
county employee on behalf of another county employee, the County
Attorney, the County Administrator, Clerk of Courts, or a County
Commissioner; prohibiting the authorization of any county
employee to accept service of process for another; requiring that
any county employee served to immediately forward a copy of such
document to the office of the County Attorney; providing for
severability; providing for the repeal of all ordinances
inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into the
Monroe County Code of ordinances; and providing an effective
date.
Board granted approval to advertise an ordinance
amending Section 16-26, Monroe County Code, in order to adopt the
1995 edition of the Monroe County Public Works Manual for work
within the county right-of-ways and to provide that future
revisions of the manual may be adopted by Resolution; providing
for severability; providing for incorporation into the Monroe
County Code of Ordinances; providing for the repeal of all
ordinances inconsistent herewith; and providing an effective
date.
Board granted approval to advertise an ordinance
amending Section 6-60(3) a., authorizing the Building Official to
issue a Temporary Certificate to a Master or Journeyman who
applies for a Reciprocal Certificate; providing for severability;
providing for the repeal of all ordinances inconsistent herewith;
providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances; and providing an effective date.
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Board granted approval of the County's consent to
cancel Unity of Title documents.
Board granted approval to advertise an ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 016-1994, in order to provide that owners
of lots in the Cudjoe Gardens Municipal Service Culvert District
that are unbuildable due to private restrictive covenants are
subject to district non-ad valorem assessments if the owners
record similar restrictive covenants in favor of Monroe County;
providing for severability; providing for the repeal of
ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an
effective date. Please note: This matter is reconsidered later
in the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
commissioner Reich discussed with the Board the
approval to authorize James L. Roberts, County Administrator, to
act as Records Management Liaison Officer for Monroe county Board
of County Commissioners. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich
and seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting approval of the
item. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval and authorizing execution
of the following Human Service Organization Agreements for Fiscal
Year 1996:
Monroe Association for Retarded Citizens, in the amount
of $30,695.
Literacy Volunteers of America - Monroe County, Inc.,
in the amount of $5,000.
American Red Cross, Lower Keys Branch, in the amount of
$10,000.
U.S. Fellowship of Florida, Inc., "Heron", in the
amount of $25,000.
Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, Inc., in an amount
not to exceed $501,266.
American Red Cross of the Upper Keys, in the amount of
$15,000 and subject to receipt of an audit.
Help Line, Inc., in the amount of $21,000.
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Guidance Clinic of the Upper Keys, Inc., in the amount
of $87,859.
$8,000.
Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc., in the amount of
Big Brothers-Big sisters of Monroe County, Florida, in
the amount of $20,010.
$50,000.
Hospice of the Florida Keys, Inc., in the amount of
Care Center for Mental Health of the Lower Keys, Inc.,
in the amount of $214,629.
Wesley House, in the amount of $25,000.
Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc., in the amount of $23,000.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a
Resolution renouncing and disclaiming any right of the County and
the public in and to a portion of Holly Lane, Sugarloaf Shores,
Section F, Monroe County, Florida. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Reich to adopt the following Resolution. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 401-1995
See Res. Book No. 128 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance amending Section 10-22(a), Monroe County Code, in order
to provide for an increase from $7.50 to $15.00 to the amount
added to the filing of a civil case in law for the support of the
law library; Providing for severability; Providing for the repeal
of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for
incorporation into the Monroe County Code; and providing an
effective date. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner London to adopt
the following Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 044-1995
See Ord. Book No. 37 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance amending Section 2-299(F); Revising the manner of
appointments to District Advisory Committees; Providing for
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severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances
inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the
Monroe County Code; and providing an effective date.
The following individuals addressed the Board: Tom
Holt, representing Key West Inn Keepers Association; Jack Martin,
President of the Greater Key West Chamber of Commerce; Bob
Layman, President of the Key West Hotel/Motel Association; Frank
Romano, Chief Executive Officer of Key West Aloe; Matthew Babich,
General Manager of Old Town Resorts; Ed Swift, Scott Marr, and
Mike Ingraham, President of the Tourist Development Council.
After Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Douglass and seconded by Commissioner Reich to adopt the
following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 045-1995
See Ord. Book No. 37 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance amending section 6.6-6(b), Monroe County Code, in order
to adopt the 1994 edition of the National Fire Protection
Association Life Safety Code 101, as the Life Safety Code for
unincorporated Monroe County, Providing for severability;
Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith;
Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code; and
providing an effective date. There was no public input. Motion
was made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner
Douglass to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 046-1995
See Ord. Book No. 37 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance amending section 6 of Ordinance No. 011-1988 in order
to provide that the collection responsibilities for the Tourist
Impact Tax imposed in the Florida Keys Area of critical State
concern and Big Cypress Area of Critical State concern are
transferred to the Monroe County Tax Collector from the Florida
Department of Revenue and audit responsibilities transferred from
that Department to the Monroe County Clerk; Providing procedures
for collection; Providing for Liens, civil Enforcement, and
Criminal Penalties for failure to pay the tax; Providing for
severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances
inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the
Monroe County Code; and providing an effective date. There was
no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner London and
seconded by Commissioner Reich to adopt the following Ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 047-1995
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See Ord. Book No. 37 which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an
Ordinance amending section 6 of Ordinance No. 012-1988 in order
to provide that the collection responsibilities for the Tourist
Impact Tax Imposed in the City of Key West are transferred to the
Monroe County Tax Collector from the Florida Department of
Revenue and audit responsibilities transferred from that
Department to the Monroe County Clerk; Providing for Liens, civil
Enforcement, and Criminal Penalties for failure to pay the tax;
Providing for severability; Providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation
into the Monroe County Code; and providing an effective date.
There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner
London and seconded by Commissioner Reich to adopt the following
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 048-1995
See Ord. Book No. 37 which is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Mayor Freeman granting approval and authorizing execution of a
Grant Agreement between Monroe County and the Department of
Community Affairs for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
Program (LIHEAP). Motion carried unanimously.
County Administrator, James Roberts addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass Granting approval and authorizing execution
of a Lease Agreement between Monroe County and the u.S. Postal
Service on a two story frame building containing 2,410 square
feet of net interior space located at 323 Fleming Street, Key
West to house the Pre-Trial Services Office. Motion carried
unanimously.
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, Monroe
County Construction Manager, Bill Bibo, and County Attorney,
James T. Hendrick, addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass granting
approval and authorizing execution of a Contract Amendment,
subject to final review by the County Attorney's Office, between
Monroe County and David Volkert & Associates for
Engineers/Architects Professional Services to develop design
documents for the renovation of the Key West International
Airport Terminal and to design a F.I.S. Facility and a HVAC/ELEC
utility building; and adoption of the following Resolution for
the Transfer of Funds. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 402-1995
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See Res. Book No. 128 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Horton, Commissioner Reich, and Mr. Bibo discussed
with the Board the approval of the Islamorada/Marathon Library
construction contract between Monroe County and D.L. Porter
Construction, Inc., at a total cost of $310,189. Motion was made
by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Douglass
granting approval and authorizing execution of same. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval and authorizing execution
of Professional Service Industries, Inc., (PSI), proposal #P-397-
281 for Geotechnical Services for the Marathon HRS building.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval and authorizing execution
of the Contract Agreement renewal between Monroe County and Keys
Pest Control to provide Integrated Pest Management (IPM). to
Monroe County Facilities, in the amount of $23,040 per year.
Motion carried unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Scott Marr of the Tourist Development Council,
addressed the Board concerning the issue of a Marketing Director
position requested by the Council. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Reich granting
approval of the creation of the position of a Marketing Director
for the Tourist Development Council at a salary not to exceed
$115,000. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Growth Management Director, Bob Herman, updated the
Board on Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan with the new
date of December 12, 1995 for the Plan to be considered by the
Governor and Cabinet; a letter he received from the u.S. Army
Corps of Engineers advising us they would be supplying funds and
serving as Project Manager for completing the Habitat
Conservation Plan (HAP) on Big pine Key; a letter he received
from FEMA concerning structures below base flood elevation in
which they have demanded a sixty day action plan to deal with the
illegal structures; literature received from different
communities concerning a system that is starting through the
Insurance Commission to rate Building Departments; Sign Ordinance
status where no additional input has been received and it will
now go to the Development Review Committee; and a letter from the
Florida Department of Transportation concerning a study their
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doing being related to the Key Deer and not to find potential
improvements to the road.
An update on legal issues was presented by County
Attorney James T. Hendrick. Mr. Hendrick discussed the FEMA
letter received by Monroe County; the proposed Ordinance
concerning Vacation Rentals dated October 18, 1995; Mariner's
Resort, smith vs. Monroe county, Casino Cruise Ships at New Port
Largo litigations; and the Barefoot Cay Floating community issue.
After Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
London and seconded by Commissioner Douglass directing the County
Attorney and the Code Enforcement Department to prepare a
comprehensive plan of how to best proceed with the process of
hearing appropriate Code Enforcement cases before county judges.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, addressed
the Board.
Mr. Herman discussed with the Board the document
entitled Monroe county Public Facilities Capacity 1995 Assessment
prepared by the Monroe County Planning Department. Mr. Herman
introduced Raj Shanmugam from Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. who
discussed with the Board the document entitled 1995 Arterial
Travel Time and Delay Study Monroe County prepared by Barton-
Aschman Associates, Inc., as it relates to the travel aspect of
the Annual Assessment of Public Facility Capacity for 1995.
Sarvando Parapar, representing the Florida Department of
Transportation, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Mayor Freeman requesting the Florida Department of Transportation
conduct a study as to the liability of a stoplight at Shipsway
and U.S.#l, on Big Pine Key, using the methodology consistent
with other traffic analysis on Big pine Key. Roll call vote was
unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to adopt the Monroe Countv Public
Facilities Capacity 1995 Assessment, as amended. Said amendment
as follows:
Page 24
Improvements to Roadway Facilities
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Type of Improvement
Plantation - change from "2 to 4 lanes" to "2 to 3
lanes" in the section.
Page 24 Change the word "to alleviate" to "could
alleviate" in the sixth paragraph on the page.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Mayor Freeman granting approval and authorizing execution of a
Letter of Engagement, as amended, initially entered into between
Monroe County and the firm of Morgan & Hendrick dated December 8,
1992, to act as Special Litigation Counsel to the Board of County
Commissioners and Special Counsel to Monroe County for
legislative and State agency matters for Fiscal Year 1995-96 with
a cap of $250,000. Said amendment as follows:
Change the words "Morgan & Hendrick" to "Morgan &
Brookes" throughout the document.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
Mr. Herman discussed possible Marine and Port Advisory
Committee review of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Draft Management Plan and submission of comments to the Board of
County Commissioners. H. T. Pontin, addressed the Board. No
official action was taken.
Mr. Herman addressed the Board concerning a request
from Key Haven Parks and Recreation, Inc., to waive all building
permits for development of a park in Key Haven. Chris Belland
addressed the Board. No official action was taken.
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DISTRICT #1
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance District convened. Present and answering
to roll call were Mayor Shirley Freeman, Commissioner Jack London
and Chairman Keith Douglass. Absent were Mayor Samuel Feiner and
Commissioner Hal Halenza.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Mayor Freeman granting approval of award of bids for fire/rescue
equipment to low bidder item/unit for Lower and Middle Keys Fire
and Ambulance District. Said list is incorporated herein by
reference.
There being no further business, the meeting of the
Board of Governors of District #1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and
Ambulance District adjourned.
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all
Commissioners present.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval and authorizing execution
of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and the San Pedro
Women's Guild covering Art Under the Oaks, January 20, 1996,
Fiscal Year '96, two penny, allocated under the Cultural
Umbrella. Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Safety Director, Reggie Paros, briefed the Board
on Monroe County's response to Hurricane Opal and advised the
Board of the award of a grant in the amount of $50,000 for
improvements to the Emergency Medical System.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Acting Director of Environmental Management, Mike Lawn,
reported to the Board Solid Waste and Recycling activities for
Fiscal Year 1995.
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
The Board accepted Public input of Agenda item 1-1
regarding the analysis of the Tourist Development Council
operation and the issue of a Marketing Director position. There
was no public input. Please note: This item was approved
earlier in the meeting.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director, Dent Pierce, addressed the
Board. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass granting approval of changing the County's
policy on Use of County Property to include a use and clean-up
fee waiver for all school-aged children's (aged 18 and under)
organized sports leagues requesting use of County Property. The
provision in the policy shall read as follows:
"All Monroe County Children's Sports Leagues (Aged 18
and under) are exempt from the fees but will have to perform
their own clean up."
Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner London granting approval of Staff recommendation,
sUbject to further review by the County Attorney and County
Clerk, to not renew the lease for the JDB Parking Lot at 420
Southard Street; and reimburse jurors when County parking
facilities are full. Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, and Sheriff
Rick Roth discussed with the Board a Joint Agreement between
Monroe County and the Monroe County Sheriff's Department
regarding grounds maintenance at the Marathon Airport using jail
prisoners. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Douglass granting approval of the request and
approval to reject all bids received for the project. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
MISCELLANEOUS
Nance Frank, Acting Chairperson for the Monroe County
Arts Council updated the Board on the progress of the Council.
No official action was taken.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, addressed the Board
concerning adoption of a Resolution affirming the intent of the
Land Development Regulations governing the use of residential
properties in Improved Subdivision Districts.
The following individuals addressed the Board: Harvey
Cooper, H. T. Pontin, Alex Proctor, Linda Yorde, Joseph Kemp, Jay
Marzella, representing the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce; James
Migliore, Eugene Paxton, representing the Monroe County Improved
Subdivision Residential Homeowners Association, Inc.; Chuck
Vowels, representing Vacation Rental Management; Carol Paxton,
Patti Stanley, representing Island Villa Services Group, American
Caribbean R.E., Monroe County Vacation Rental Managers, and Save
Our Business; Capt. Michael Vaughn, Corine Lyons, and Matthew
Helmerich.
After Board discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
London and seconded by Commissioner Douglass to adopt the
following Resolution. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Douglass Yes
Commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 328-1995
See Res. Book No. 128 which is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS
Jim Smith, representing the South Florida Water
Management District gave an update to the Board on actions by the
District.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
commissioner Reich discussed with the Board a request
to waive a code enforcement lien for Louis Quirch for property
located in Monroe County, Lot 3, Block C, White Marlin Beach,
Lower Matecumbe Key. Community services Director, Peter Horton,
and County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to continue this matter to the next Board
meeting in Key Largo and authorize Mr. Frigola, attorney for
plaintiff Monroe County, to grant the defendant Mr. Quirch extra
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time (40 days), for the filing of a response to the Complaint.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator, James Roberts discussed with the
Board his review concerning the performance of the Group
Insurance Program and the expense involved with it. Consultant,
Lawton Swan of Interisk Corporation, addressed the Board on the
progress to reform Monroe County's group benefits program.
Mr. Roberts discussed with the Board progress on the
study of the effect of the proposed Sanctuary Management Plan on
Monroe County government.
Mr. Roberts discussed with the Board the status of
cancellation of cellular phones.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Mayor Freeman granting approval and authorizing execution of a
Letter of Engagement, as amended, between Monroe County and the
firm of Morgan & Hendrick for General civil Litigation
Representation. Said amendment as follows:
Change the words "Morgan & Hendrick" to "Morgan &
Brookes" throughout the document.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
commissioner Douglass Yes
commissioner London Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded
by Commissioner London to reconsider Agenda item S-7 concerning
approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 016- ~
1994, in order to provide that owners of Lots in the Cudjoe
Gardens Municipal Service Culvert District that are unbuildable
due to private restrictive covenants are subject to district non-
ad valorem assessment if the owners record similar restrictive
covenants in favor of Monroe County. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Douglass to advertise an Ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 016-1994, in order to exclude: Lot 1, Block 12,
95/351
Second Addition; Lots 1-11, Block 14, Third Addition; Lots 18-34,
Block 16, Fifth Addition; and Lots 1-13, Block 17, Fifth
Addition, from the Cudjoe Gardens Municipal Service Culvert
District; Providing that owners of Lots in the Cudjoe Gardens
Municipal Service Culvert District that are unbuildable due to
private restrictive covenants are subject to district non-ad
valorem assessment if the owners record similar restrictive
covenants in favor of Monroe County; Providing for severability;
Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith;
Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code; and
providing an effective date. Motion carried unanimously.
County Attorney, James T. Hendrick, addressed the Board
concerning the following litigation matters:
Recovery of funds in bond estreature cases.
Monroe County Detention Facility/Pomco litigation.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by
Commissioner London authorizing the County Attorney to settle the
pending Detention Center case litigation by releasing the
remaining retainage in the approximate amount of $835,000 from
which all delayed damage claims would be paid as well as all
other retainages held under contracts involving other contractors
litigating against the County. The retainage in the amount of
$835,000 will be released to National Union Surety with all sides
bearing their own costs and fees. The other retainages will be
released to other contractor litigants in exchange for full
releases. Roll call vote was unanimous.
Commissioner London excused himself from the meeting.
Action Taxi vs. Monroe County Mediation Agreement.
Community Services Director, Peter Horton, addressed the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Douglass and seconded by
Commissioner Reich authorizing the County Attorney to settle the
claim per the Mediation Agreement. Roll call vote was unanimous
with Commissioner London not present.
Monroe County vs. Agency for Healthcare Administration;
Avis vs. Monroe County; Marathon Aviation vs. Monroe County; and
Monroe County vs. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan litigations.
There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Clerk to the Board of County
commissioners of Monroe County
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