Item B6
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: June 2. 2009 Division: Growth Management
Bulk Item: Yes No2L Department: Planning & Environmental Resources
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Staff Contact Person: Andrew Omer Trivette. Growth Management Director
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
A public hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance, revising sections of the Transportation
Element, Recreation and Open Space Element, and Intergovernmental Coordination Element of
the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan regarding the Florida Keys Scenic Highway
and the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, creating Policy 301.6.4, Policy 301.6.5, Policy
1201.8.5, Policy 1201.8.6, Policy 1301.4.10, and Policy 1301.4.11.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The proposed amendment creates references to the Florida Key Scenic Highway Corridor Master
Plan and Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plan in the Monroe County 2010
Comprehensive Plan. This amendment was recommended by the Florida Scenic Highway
Coordinator as part of the application for designation of US 1 as a National Scenic Highway All
American Road. This item is part of the 09-01 Monroe Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Package. This Package was transmitted to the Florida Department of Community Affairs on
January 26,2009. Staff received the Objections, Recommendations and Comments report for the
Package. The DCA provided no objections, recommendations or comments regarding this
amendment.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT COMMISSION ACTION:
BOCC Transmittal to DCA, January 26,2009
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/ A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
TOTAL COST: N/A BUDGETED: Yes - No N/A
COST TO COUNTY: N/A SOURCE OF FUNDS: N/A
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes - No N/A AMOUNT PER MONTH: N/A Year
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APPROVED BY: County Attorney _ OMB / Purchasing _ Risk Management _
DOCUMENTATION: Included X Not Required_
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM #
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2 MEMORANDUM
3 MONROE COUNTY PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
4 We strive to be caring, professional and fair
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6 To: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
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8 Through: Andrew O. Trivette, Director of Growth Management
9 Townsley Schwab, Acting Director of Planning & Environmental Resources ~
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11 From: Mitchell N. Harvey, AICP, Comprehensive Planning Manager ht ~
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13 Date: May 26, 2009
14
15 Subject: Amendment to the Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive Plan to incorporate by
16 reference the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor Management Plan and
17 the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plan
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19 Meeting: June 2, 2009
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21 I REQUEST
22
23 The Florida Keys Scenic Highway was designated by the Florida Department of
24 Transportation (FDOT) as a Florida Scenic Highway in May, 2001. As part of the Florida
25 Scenic Highway nomination process, Clean Florida Keys prepared the Florida Keys Corridor
26 Management Plan (CMP), which was approved by the Florida Department of Transportation.
27 A Florida Keys Scenic Highway Interpretive Master Plan was completed in March, 2006,
28 which included a Visitation Plan, Corridor Facilities Plan, Interpretive Plan, and
29 Implementation Plan. Clean Florida Keys has been replaced by the Florida Keys Scenic
30 Corridor Alliance (FKSCA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency, as the Corridor Management
31 Entity (CME) responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Florida Keys
32 Corridor Management Plan and the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Interpretive Master Plan.
33 A CMP 5- Y ear Update was completed by the FKSCA in October, 2008, which includes a
34 Vision, together with Goals, Objectives, and Strategies. The Florida Keys Scenic Highway,
35 together with the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, provide a positive impact to Monroe
36 County's tourist economy. In an effort to support the Florida Keys Scenic Highway and
37 Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, it is recommended that the Transportation Element
38 and the Recreation and Open Space Element of the Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive
39 Plan be amended to include policies that support the recommendations of the Florida Keys
40 Scenic Corridor Management Plan, Florida Keys Scenic Highway Interpretive Master Plan,
41 and the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plans.
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43 The Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance, with support from the Florida Department of
44 Transportation, has prepared and submitted a nomination application to the Federal Highway
45 Administration to designate US 1 as a National Scenic Byway All American Road. Approval
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1 of this nomination will allow for the application of National Scenic Byway grants
2 administered by the Federal Highway Administration for enhancements and support such as
3 trail head development, information centers, multi-lingual informational brochures, and web
4 site development. As a condition of approval for designation as a National Scenic Byway All
5 American Road, the Corridor Management Plan must be consistent with the local
6 comprehensive plan. The proposed amendments incorporate the Florida Key Scenic Highway
7 Corridor Management Plan and the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trial into the Monroe
8 County Comprehensive Plan by reference.
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10 The Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan is proposed to be amended to include
11 the following:
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13 Section 1. The Transportation Element is amended as follows:
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15 Policy 301.6.5
16 Monroe County supports the Vision. Goals. Obiectives and Stratelries of the Florida Scenic
17 Highway Corridor Management Plan and the recommendations of the Florida Scenic Highway
18 Interpretive Master Plan in its transportation planning
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20 Policy 301.6.6
21 Monroe County supports the recommendations of Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master
22 Plan in its transportation planning
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24 Section 2. The Recreation and Open Space Element is amended as follows:
25
26 Policy 1201.8.5
27 Monroe County. through its Planning Department Staff /Scenic Highway Coordinator. will assist
28 the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance and the Florida Department of Transportation in the
29 implementation of the Florida Scenic Highwav Corridor Management Plan.
30
31 Policy 1201.8.6
32 Monroe County. through its Planning Department Staff/Scenic Highway Coordinator. sUllPorts
33 the nomination of the Florida Scenic Highway as a National Scenic Byway All American Road.
34
35 Section 3. The Intergovernmental Coordination Element is amended as follows:
36
37 Policy 1301.4.10
38 Monroe County. through its Planning Department Staff/Scenic Highway Coordinator. will assist
39 the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
40 to support the implementation of the Vision. Goals. Objectives and Strategies of the Florida
41 Scenic Highway Corridor Master Plan and the recommendations of the Florida Scenic Highway
42 Interpretive Master Plan.
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44 Policy 1301.4.11
45 Monroe County. through its Planning Department Staff/Scenic Highway Coordinator. will assist
46 the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance and the Florida Department of Environmental
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I Protection to support the implementation of the Florida Kevs Overseas Heritage Trail Master
2 Plan.
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4 II PROCESS
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6 Amendments to the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan may be
7 proposed by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), the Planning Commission or the
8 Director of Planning. The Director of Planning shall review and process amendments and
9 pass them on to the Development Review Committee and the Planning Commission for
10 recommendation and final approval by the BOCC.
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12 The Planning Commission and the BOCC shall each hold at least one public hearing on a
13 proposed amendment. The Planning Commission shall review the amendment, the reports
14 and recommendations of the Department of Planning & Environmental Resources and the
15 Development Review Committee, and the testimony given at the public hearing, and shall
16 submit its recommendations and findings to the BOCC. The BOCC shall consider the staff
17 report, recommendation, and testimony given at the public hearings and may either deny the
18 application or adopt or not adopt a resolution transmitting the proposed amendment to the
19 DCA. Amendments are then reviewed by the Florida Department of Community Affairs and
20 returned to the County with objections, rejections and comments to be considered prior to
21 adoption of the ordinance. Then, an adoption hearing is scheduled for the BOCC.
22
23 III RELEVANT PRIOR COUNTY ACTIONS
24
25 On April 16, 2008, The BOCC approved Resolution No. 110-2008 that recommended support
26 for the nomination of US 1 to be designated a National Scenic Byway All American Road.
27
28 On January 26,2009, the BOCC approved a resolution transmitting the proposed amendments to
29 the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA). No comments were received from DCA
30 regarding this proposed amendment.
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32 IV REVIEW
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34 A. Consistency of the proposed amendment with the provisions and intent of the Monroe
35 County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan:
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37 The proposed amendment will support and enhance the availability of recreational and
38 pedestrian resources within the US 1 corridor.
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40 B. Consistency of the proposed amendment with the provisions and intent of RGW Land
41 Development Code, Chapters 101 through 148 of the Monroe County Code:
42
43 The proposed amendment does not require an amendment to the Land Development
44 Code.
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1 C. Consistency with the Principles for Guiding Development in the Florida Keys Area of
2 Critical State Concern:
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4 All adopted Goals, Objectives, and Policies (GOP) of the comprehensive plan enacted,
5 amended or rescinded within a area of critical state concern must be consistent with the
6 Principles for Guiding Development, Section 380.0552(7), Florida Statutes. The
7 proposed GOP amendment promotes and furthers the following Principles in Section
8 380.0552(7):
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10 1. To strengthen local government capabilities for managing land use and
11 development so that local government is able to achieve these
12 objectives without the continuation of the area of critical state concern
13 designation.
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15 The proposed amendments will insure the availability of recreation and
16 pedestrian resources.
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18 11. To protect shoreline and marine resources including mangroves, coral
19 reef formations, seagrass beds, wetlands, fish and wildlife, and their
20 habitat.
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22 No impact to marine resources is anticipated.
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24 111. To ensure the maximum well-being of the Florida Keys and its citizens
25 through sound economic development.
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27 The proposed amendment will support continued economic vitality
28 through the provision of pedestrian and recreational resources to be
29 used by both residents and visitors.
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31 IV. To limit the adverse impacts of development on the quality of water
32 throughout the Florida Keys.
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34 The proposed amendments will have no impact on water quality.
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36 v. To protect the value, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and amortized life
37 of existing and proposed major public investments, including sewage
38 collection and disposal facilities.
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40 The proposed amendments will improve the quality of life by directing
41 public investments within the US 1 Corridor in a manner that supports
42 pedestrian and recreational opportunities.
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44 VI. To protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the
45 Florida Keys and maintain the Florida Keys as a unique Florida
46 Resource.
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2 The provision of pedestrian and recreation opportunities promotes a
3 healthy and productive environment for Monroe County's residents and
4 visitors. The County's economic growth is also dependent upon the
5 availability of recreational resources, which contribute to the
6 maintenance of a healthy, sustainable lifestyle that makes the Florida
7 Keys a unique place to live and visit.
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9 D. Impact on Community Character:
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11 The proposed amendment will allow the continued availability of pedestrian and
12 recreational resources for existing and projected residents, visitors, and businesses.
13
14 V FINDINGS OF FACT
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16 1. The Florida Keys Scenic Highway Alliance updated the Florida Keys Scenic Highway
17 Corridor Management Plan in October, 2008.
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19 2. The Florida Keys Scenic Highway Interpretive Master Plan provides recommendations for
20 capital improvements that support the Florida Keys Scenic Highway.
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22 3. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is responsible for the construction and
23 maintenance of pedestrian improvements within the US 1 right-of-way and utilizes the Florida
24 Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plan as it guide for future development.
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26 4. The Florida Keys Scenic Highway Alliance, together with the Florida Department of
27 Transportation, has nominated US 1 as a National Scenic Byway All American Road.
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29 5. The proposed amendments are internally consistent with other elements of the
30 Comprehensive Plan.
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32 VI CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
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34 1. The proposed amendment will support and enhance the existing or future land use
35 character of Monroe County.
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37 2. The proposed amendment IS internall y consistent with the Monroe County
38 Comprehensive Plan.
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40 3. The proposed amendments will promote the comprehensive implementation of pedestrian
41 and recreational improvements throughout Monroe County.
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43 VII RECOMMENDA nON
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45 Staff recommends approval to the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners.
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1 VIII A TT ACHMENTS
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3 1. Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor Management Plan 5- Y ear Update
4 2. Ordinance Adopting Comprehensive Plan Amendment
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ORDINANCE NO. -2009
AN ORDINANCE BY THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO THE MONROE COUNTY 2010
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REVISE SECTIONS OF
THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT, THE
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT, AND
INTERGOVERNMENAL COORDINATION ELEMENT
REGARDING THE FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC
HIGHWAY AND FLORIDA KEYS OVERSEAS
HERITAGE TRAIL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
AND REPEAL OF INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS;
PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND THE
SECRETARY OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held a public hearing on June 2,
2009 for the purposes of considering the adoption of a proposed amendment to the Monroe
County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the BOCC voted to transmit the proposed amendment to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs on January 26,2009; and
WHEREAS, the BOCC makes the following findings of fact and conclusions of law:
1. The Florida Keys Scenic Highway was designated by the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) as a Florida Scenic Highway in May, 2001.
2. As part of the Florida Keys Scenic Highway nomination process, Clean Florida
Keys prepared the Florida Keys Corridor Management Plan (CMP), which was
approved by the Florida Department of Transportation.
3. A Florida Keys Scenic Highway Interpretive Master Plan was completed in
March, 2006, which included a Visitation Plan, Corridor Facilities Plan,
Interpretive Plan, and Implementation Plan.
4. Clean Florida Keys has been replaced by the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor
Alliance (FKSCA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency, as the Corridor Management
Entity (CME) responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Florida
Keys Corridor Master Plan and the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Interpretive
Master Plan.
5. A CMP 5-Year Update was completed by the FKSCA in October, 2008, which
includes Vision, Goals, Objectives, and Strategies.
6. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection maintains the Florida Keys
Overseas Heritage Trail, a pedestrian and bicycle trail located along US 1, in
accordance with the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plan
7. The Florida Keys Scenic Highway together with the Florida Keys Overseas
Heritage Trail, provide a positive impact to Monroe County's tourist economy.
8. The Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance, with support from the Florida
Department of Transportation, has prepared and submitted a nomination
application to the Federal Highway Administration to designate US 1 as a
National Scenic Byway All American Road. Approval of this nomination will
allow the application of National Scenic Byway grants administered by the
Federal Highway Administration for enhancements and support, such as trail head
development, information centers, multi-lingual informational brochures, and web
site development. As a condition of approval for National Scenic Byway All
American Road, the Corridor Management Plan must be consistent with the local
comprehensive plan.
9. In an effort to support the Florida Keys Scenic Highway and Florida Keys
Overseas Heritage Trail, and the nomination for National Scenic Byway All
American Road, it is recommended that the Transportation, Recreation, and
Intergovernmental Elements of the Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive Plan be
amended to include policies that support the recommendations of the Florida
Keys Scenic Corridor Master Plan, Florida Keys Scenic Highway Interpretive
Master Plan, and the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plan.
10. On January 7, 2009, the Monroe County Planning Commission held a public
hearing on the proposed ordinance, and in due consideration of public comment
and debate, recommended passing a resolution to the Board of County
Commissioners approvrng the adoption of an ordinance to amend the
Transportation, Recreation, and Intergovernmental Coordination Elements of the
Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive Plan.
11. On January 26, 2009, the Board of county Commissioners held a public hearing
on the proposed ordinance, and in due consideration of public comment and
debate, recommended passing a resolution recommending approval of an
ordinance to amend the Transportation, Recreation, and Intergovernmental
Coordination Elements of the Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive Plan.
12. On April 7, 2009, the Florida Department of Community Affairs submitted its
Objections, Recommendations and Comments for Amendment 01-09 of the
Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive Plan and had no comments regarding the
proposed amendments;
13. The proposed amendments are internally consistent with other elements of the
Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
[Amendments are presented in 9trik-etlHe\:lgh to indicate deletions and underline to indicate
additions to text. All other words, characters, and language of this subsection remain un-
amended. ]
Section 1. The Transportation Element is amended as follows:
Policy 301.6.5
Monroe County supports the Vision. Goals. Obiectives and Strategies of the Florida
Scenic Highway Corridor Management Plan and the recommendations of the Florida
Scenic Highway Interpretive Master Plan in its transportation planning
Policy 301.6.6
Monroe County supports the recommendations of Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail
Master Plan in its transportation planning
Section 2. The Recreation and Open Space Element is amended as follows:
Policy 1201.8.5
Monroe County. through its Planning Department Staff /Scenic Highway Coordinator.
will assist the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance and the Florida Department of
Transportation in the implementation of the Florida Scenic Highway Corridor
Management Plan.
Policy 1201.8.6
Monroe County. through its Planning Department Staff/Scenic Highway Coordinator.
supports the nomination of the Florida Scenic Highway as a National Scenic Byway All
American Road.
Section 3. The Intergovernmental Coordination Element is amended as follows:
Policy 1301.4.10
Monroe County. through its Planning Department Staff/Scenic Highway Coordinator.
will assist the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance and the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) to support the implementation of the Vision. Goals. Ob1ectives
and Strategies of the Florida Scenic Highway Corridor Master Plan and the
recommendations of the Florida Scenic Highway Interpretive Master Plan.
Policy 1301.4.11
Monroe County. through its Planning Department Staff/Scenic Highway Coordinator.
will assist the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance and the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection to support the implementation of the Florida Keys Overseas
Heritage Trail Master Plan.
Section 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, item, change, or provision of this
ordinance is held invalid, the remainder of this ordinance shall not be affected by such validity.
Section 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed to the extent of said conflict.
Section 5. This ordinance shall be transmitted to the Planning Department to the Department
of Community Affairs pursuant to Chapter 163 and 380, Florida Statutes.
Section 6. This ordinance shall be filed in the Office of the Secretary of the State of Florida
but shall not become effective until a notice is issued by the Department of Community Affairs
or Administrative Commission finding the amendment in compliance with Chapter 163, Florida
Statutes.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, at a special meeting held on the 2nd day of June A.D., 2009.
Mayor George Neugent
Mayor Pro Tern Sylvia Murphy
Commissioner Kim Wigington
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Commissioner Mario Di Gennaro
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY
Mayor George Neugent
(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK.
DEPUTY CLERK.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
What comes to mind for the fisherman who see
international tourist who seeks an authentic tropica
(Keys). Truly one of the world's greatest natural re
local resident or tourist is seeking for a glimpse at
has it all: fishing, boating, diving, snorkeling, bic
nightlife, as well as unsurpassed turquoise waters th
islands. All this and more can be experienced as the
from north of Key Largo to the City of Key West.
The Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance
(FKSCA) is so proud of their home and so proud of the communities that encompass the
Florida Keys Scenic Highway (FKSH). This updated Corridor Management Plan (CMP) will
demonstrate to the reader the progress of the Corridor Management Entity (CME) since
being designated in 2001 and will outline a plan of action that lays the foundation for future
successes.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has been supportive of this group by
allowing one of the world's greatest treasures be recognized and highlighted for its
authenticity and beauty. The FKSCA intends to uphold and honor the trust and
encouragement that FDOT has provided this group since its inception and has developed a
CMP that demonstrates their long-term commitment to this Florida Scenic Highway.
This CMP update was developed by the FKSCA in partnership with its Board members,
advisory committee partners and supporters and provides an updated road map for the key
elements: Goals, Objectives and Strategies (GOS), Action Plan; along with the other updated
information necessary to remain a Florida Scenic Highway.
This CMP update also proposes to extend the limits of the corridor northward to mile-marker
(MM) 110. This is an extension of approximately 4 miles (mi) that allows for the inclusion of
the beauty of the Upper Keys, including the Jewfish Creek area, Lake Surprise, Everglades
National Park and the Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
The FKSCA has worked diligently over the last 18 months to re-establish the CME. A new
organizational structure is in place that includes strong representation from the five local
Chambers of Commerce, supported by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council
(TDC). A series of community involvement events were recently completed that has built a
ground swell of support and validation of its GOS. Along with an updated Corridor Action
Plan, the FKSCA now has a new and highly focused road map for the future.
Many thanks go out to all those who have participated in the past, present and future of this
CME and for the FDOT's support as well. With great anticipation and hope, the FKSCA
plans for this unique scenic highway to be around for generations to come.
Florida Keys Scenic Highway
Final Five-Year Corridor Management Plan Update
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Pa2e
EXECUTIVE SUMMARy............................................ ................ ................... i
TABLE OF CONTENTS.. .......... ..... .......................... ............. .......................... ii
LIST OF T ABLES ........................................................................................... iv
1.0 INTROD UCTION ....... ........... ..... .................... ..... ................ ......................... 1-1
2.0 CORRIDOR VISIONIMISSION ...................................................................2-1
2.1 Vision.................................................................. .............. ........... ...... 2-1
2.2 Mission.......................................... .............................. ....................... 2-2
3.0 CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT ENTITy...................................................... 3-1
4.0 GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES ............................................. 4-1
5.0 ACTION PLAN....... .............................................. .............................. .......... 5-1
6.0 EV ALUA TION OF PROTECTION TECHNIQUES ................................... 6-1
6.1 The Monroe County Land Development Code.................................. 6-1
6.2 Key West.............................................. .............................................. 6-1
6.3 Key Colony Beach............................... ..... ................ .......... ..... .......... 6-2
6.4 Marathon................................. ..................... ............. ......................... 6-2
6.5 Layton...... ............................... .................................... ....................... 6-2
6.6 Islamorada, Village of Islands ........................................................... 6-3
6.7 State and Federal Protection Techniques ........................................... 6-3
6.8 Florida Department of Environmental Protection.............................. 6-3
6.9 Florida Department of Transportation ............................................... 6-4
6.10 Florida Department of Community Affairs .......................................6-4
6.11 National Parks Service.. .................................. ............ ......... .............. 6-4
6.12 National Wildlife Refuges ......... .................... .............. ............. ......... 6-5
6.13 National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration ...............6-5
6.14 Local, State, and Federal Permitting Agencies ..................................6-5
7.0 FUNDING AND PROMOTION ................................................................... 7-1
7.1 Funding......................... ........................................................... .......... 7-1
7.2 Promotion..... ................................................................................ ...... 7-2
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Final Five-Year Corridor Management Plan Update
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Pal!e
8.0 RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN .............................. 8-1
8.1 Monroe County........................................................................ .......... 8-1
8.2 Key West..... ......... .......................................... .................. .................. 8-3
8.3 Key Colony Beach....... ............. .............. .................... ........... ............ 8-3
8.4 Marathon ........................................ ............. ........ ............. .................. 8-4
8.5 Layton ............ ..................................................... ............. ............ ...... 8-4
8.6 Islamorada, Village of Islands ........................................................... 8-4
9.0 BACKGROUND CONDITIONS ANALYSIS ............................................. 9-1
9.1 Roadway/Right-of- W ay Description ................................................. 9-1
9.2 Functional Classification..... .................................. ........... ........... ...... 9-1
9.3 US I Right-of-Way ............................................................................ 9-1
9.4 Signalized Intersections .......................... ........... ......... .......... ............. 9-2
9.5 Bridges.................. .......... ..................... ....................... .......... ............. 9-2
9.6 Pedestrian Facilities ............. .............. ....... ........ ....................... .......... 9-2
9.7 Roadway Maintenance.......... ...................... ................................. ...... 9-2
9.8 Corridor Safety............................. ...... ................................................ 9-3
9.9 Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety............................................................ 9-3
10.0 COMMUNITY P ARTICIP A TION PROGRAM ........................................ 10-1
10.1 Public Outreach Tools...................................................................... 10-1
10.2 FKSCA Meetings ............................................................................. 10-1
10.3 Identifying the Community.............................................................. 10-1
10.4 Public Meetings ................. ................ ................................... ........... 10-2
10.5 Information Exchange. .............................. ...... ............... ......... ......... 10-3
10.6 Corridor Video.................................................... ..................... ........ 10-3
10.7 Speakers Bureau......... .................................................... ...... ............ 10-4
10.8 Website ................. .......... ......................................................... ........ 10-4
10.9 Sponsorships of Community Events ................................................ 10-4
10.10 Newspaper/Press Coverage .............................................................. 10-4
10.11 Letters/Newsletters/Flyers ............................................................... 10-4
10.12 Guiding Principals ....... ................................... ...................... ...... ..... 10-5
11.0 CORRIDOR EXTENSION ......................................................................... 11-1
11.1 Corridor Impression Survey............................................................. 11-1
11.2 Field Inventory .............. ................. ....... .................... ........ ........ ....... 11-1
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Location Map
Appendix B: CME Accomplishments
Appendix C: Organizational Chart
Appendix D: Letters of Support
Appendix E: Operating Bylaws
Appendix F: 501(c)(3) Documentation
Appendix G: Corridor Extension Support Documentation
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Number Title Pa2e
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Florida Keys Scenic Highway (FKSH) is "one of a kind" in the world; surrounded by the
Atlantic Ocean, Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, it stretches out as far as the eye can see
and then some! From the highway the travler can experience vistas of natural beauty with
views of spectacular sunrises, sunsets, sparkling stars, moonlit nights and emerald green
waters. It is a road that is known around the world and it is a road where travelers from all
over the world have come to experience their own adventures in paradise.
The stretch of US I from north of Key
Largo to the City of Key West
(Appendix A) travels through some of
the nation's most spectacular scenery
and is part of the "old national road" that
starts in Maine and meanders down the
East Coast of Florida through the Keys
and ultimately to Key West. In addition
to outstanding natural beauty, locals and
visitors enjoy festivals, sunset
celebrations, fishing, boating, SCUBA
diving, state parks, recreational areas,
historic sites, museums, artists, island cuisine, sunshine, the laid-back lifestyle, tropical
atmosphere, rich cultural heritage and friendly natives of the Florida Keys. US I opens the
door to these attractions and is the "Main Street" for the Keys community - the daily
roadway to work, schools, commercial areas, hospitals and services - all the necessities of
life for Keys residents and visitors alike.
In 1996 Clean Florida Keys, Inc. (CFK) a local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc. and
Keep Florida Beautiful, Inc. established the FKSH Corridor Advocacy Group (CAG) in order
to obtain Scenic Highway designation for US 1 from mile-marker (MM) o to
MM 106.5 - Key West to Key Largo. With the leadership of CFK and support from the
original membership, designation as a Florida Scenic Highway was received from the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) on June 22, 200 I.
Upon designation, CFK worked to implement the Goals, Objectives and Strategies (GOS)
that were approved as part of the FKSH Corridor Management Plan (CMP). Since
designation in 200 I many of the original GOS including an award-winning corridor master
plan have been accomplished. Many of these accomplishments are listed in Appendix B.
Over the last 18 months the original CAG has evolved into the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor
Alliance (FKSCA) that has become the Corridor Management Entity (CME) for the corridor.
The FKSCA has worked to carry on the traditions of the original CAG, maintain the original
corridor vision and ensure that the organization continues to comply with the requirements of
the FDOT's Scenic Highway guidelines as outlined in the Florida Scenic Highway Program
(FSHP) Manual.
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This CMP update is intended to update the FDOT on this organizational evolution and
document previous accomplishments.
More importantly the FKSCA proposes using this CMP update as a road map for the next
five years. GOS have been updated, a renewed Action Plan has been developed and the
organization is revitalized. This revitalization is reflected in the strong partnerships that have
been reestablished with local governments along the corridor and a strengthened relationship
with the Monroe County Tourist Development Council (TDC) through its five local
Chambers of Commerce. The FKSCA has developed an organization with Board Members,
Advisors and a strong partnership with business and community leaders throughout the Keys.
This CMP update also being used to extend the limits of the corridor northward to MM 110.
This is an extension of approximately 4 miles. This extension allows for the inclusion of the
beauty of the Upper Keys, north of Key Largo, including the Jewfish Creek area, Lake
Surprise, Everglades National Park and the Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
The FKSCA applauds the successes of its predecessors while at the same time is looking
forward to accomplish its renewed vision for the Scenic Highway. The FKSCA proposes to
accomplish this by being a good steward for the Scenic Highway, thinking strategically and
partnering with other advocacy groups that share its vision for US I and the Florida Keys.
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2.0 CORRIDOR VISION/MISSION
2.1 Vision
The Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance (FKSCA) has reviewed the original vision
statement as presented in the Corridor Management Plan (CMP) and concurs that it remains
their vision for the future of the scenic highway. It is presented below:
The Florida Keys Scenic Highway from Key West to north of Key Largo is a
magnificent journey across more than 100 miles of unique interconnected islands.
The islands abound in rich historical, cultural, recreational, natural and scenic
treasures and offer an unrivaled paradise for the mind, body and soul.
The Florida Keys Scenic Highway welcomes residents and travelers on a safe and
relaxing tropical journey that conjures up images of bygone eras. Striking views
open to the crystalline turquoise and emerald
waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.
Native mangroves and tropical hardwood
hammocks dominate the roadside landscape with
distant barrier islands on the horizon. A
magnificent pedestrian and bicycle trail parallels
the length of the highway, meandering through a
landscape of native plants and trees and across
the historic Old Keys Bridges a striking remnant
of Henry Flagler's railway of the early 1900s.
The trail is a world-class attraction available for
the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike and
provides safe access to shops, restaurants and
nightlife - a boon to the local economy.
Opportunities for camping, boating, cycling,
snorkeling, SCUBA diving and hiking in pristine
environments abound.
Small-scale buildings hug the water's edge and reflect the scale of the island
communities with their funky and informal architecture. Commercial areas are
clean, uncluttered and well landscaped. Buffer yards screen industrial areas, large
parking lots and unattractive views.
The Florida Keys Scenic Highway links Keys communities with a diverse local,
state and national park and refuge system which protects the coral reef, beaches,
mangroves and hammocks, and the unique plant and animal species found here.
The Florida Keys Scenic Highway is well marked with excellent night lighting,
especially at busy intersections. Overall it is well-maintained and litter free, with
roadside pull offs and scenic overlooks at points of interest. Rest area facilities and
amenities are also provided. Educational kiosks and interpretive information
unbury the fascinating tales of the islands and their histories along this fascinating
route across the sea.
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2.2 Mission
A mission statement is the foundation for an organization. It provides a concise explanation
for why a group exists. Although no mission statement was required nor was one developed
during the original designation process, the FKSCA believes it important that a mission
statement be established so that all interested parties clearly understand the FKSCA's path to
accomplishing its vision.
As part of this CMP update the FKSCA has developed the following as our mission
statement:
It is the mission of the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance to enhance the scenic
image, preserve our heritage and diversity, and promote the natural beauty of the
Florida Keys Scenic Corridor.
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3.0 CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT ENTITY
In 1996 Clean Florida Keys, Inc. (CFK) a local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc. and
Keep Florida Beautiful, Inc established the Florida Keys Scenic Highway (FKSH) Corridor
Advocacy Group (CAG) in order to obtain designation for US 1 as a Florida Scenic
Highway. The limits for the corridor were proposed from mile-marker (MM) 0 to
MM 106.5 - Key West to Key Largo. Under the leadership of CFK and with the support of
the original members of the CAG, designation as a Scenic Highway was received from the
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on June 22, 2001.
Upon designation, CFK worked to implement the Goals, Objectives and Strategies (GOS) as
outlined in their Corridor Management Plan (CMP). Accomplishments of significance
included the funding of a part-time employee through FDOT and Monroe County,
identifying funding for CAG activities, and working diligently to accomplish the corridor
vision as outlined in their CMP update. Unfortunately, over time, membership declined.
Additionally, turnover of the part-time staff member (Monroe County Scenic Highway
Coordinator) made it difficult to maintain organizational continuity.
The Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance (FKSCA) serving as the Corridor Management
Entity (CME) has now assumed oversight responsibility for the Scenic Highway. This
transition began in early 2007. Several members of the original CAG remain active in the
current organization. This FKSCA maintains the same corridor vision as the original
organization.
The FKSCA has renewed and established strong working relationships with a number of
advocacy groups in the Keys that share a similar vision for the corridor. These relationships
are at the federal, state and local levels. Additionally, the Monroe County Tourist
Development Council (TDC) through the District Chambers of Commerce offices has
become a key player supporting the long-term success of the FKSCA. In fact, the current
President of the FKSCA is the Director of the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce.
Recently, the FKSCA has worked to formalize their board organization structure (Appendix
C). The new organization includes a President and two representatives from each of the five
District Area Committees (DAC) located throughout the Keys. This Board also includes a
series of Advisors. Advisory Board members represent regional and specialty interests along
the corridor.
The FKSCA continues to receive funding from FDOT to provide a part-time staff-member
through Monroe County. This staff position was recently filled and provides overall program
and administrative support to the FKSCA. FDOT also provides program oversight support
through its District Scenic Highway Coordinator. Finally, the long-term success of any
organization such as this is dependent upon volunteer support; the FKSCA is no different.
The FKSCA works diligently to continue to build its volunteer membership and recently
conducted a series of community involvement events that has rekindled community support.
There are currently over 100 active supporters and volunteers to the organization. Example of
letters of support that have been received as a part of this renewed effort, including each of
the local municipalities, can be found in Appendix D.
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The FKSCA has also recently updated its Operating Bylaws. These Bylaws formalize Board
of Directors membership and organization responsibilities. In addition, these Bylaws outline
FKSCA operating procedures including meetings, elections and administrative guidelines.
This Agreement is included in Appendix E.
In an effort to be prepared to accept donations, the FKSCA was recently approved as a non-
profit organization. 501 (3)(c), certification was received late in 2007 (Appendix F). The
FKSCA has established a bank account that allows it to receive grants and funds to further its
mission for the corridor.
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4.0 GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES
The Florida Scenic Highways Program (FSHP) describes goals, objectives, and strategies
(GOS) as "... the building blocks used to. ..implement the vision for the scenic corridor." The
Florida Keys Scenic Highway (FKSH) goals address resource protection, safety, community
support, education and economic development and represent the Corridor Vision in
manageable pieces; the objectives represent more measureable concepts or ideas for
achieving the goals; and the strategies satisfy each objective with measurable activities and
techniques that will be implemented through the Corridor Action Plan.
The original GOS were established in 2001 during the designation process. The following
updated GOS were developed by the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance (FKSCA) and
reflect work that has been previously accomplished and current goals for the corridor:
Goal 1: Support the protection, preservation and enhancement of the resources found
along the FKSH.
Objective 1.1: Enhance recreational opportunities along the FKSH.
Strategy 1.1.1: Encourage the enhancement of existing roadside parks and
the design of new ones including amenities such as
boardwalks, picnic areas, hiking trails, and wildlife
observation areas where appropriate.
Strategy 1.1.2: Support Monroe County , Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) and the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) in the restoration of the
Old Keys Bridges as pedestrian facilities that include
opportunities for hiking, bicycling, fishing, boat ramps,
picnicking, etc.
Strategy 1.1.3: Work with responsible agencies to ensure the safety of the
corridor by providing secure trailheads, bathrooms, rest stops
with shelter, drinking water, periodic call boxes or
telephones, and safe travel clearances for all users.
Strategy 1.1.4: Work with responsible agencies to locate and develop safe
pull-outs and pull-offs along the scenic highway corridor.
Objective 1.2: Enhance scenic opportunities along the FKSH.
Strategy 1.2.1: Identify specific scenic vistas that warrant preservation and
work with local governments to develop land and viewshed
protection strategies. Protection of indigenous plant and
animal communities shall be taken into consideration when
addressing these strategies.
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Strategy 1.2.2: Advocate for all design and construction planning activities
along the FKSH to be coordinated with affected local
governments and state and federal agencIes with
jurisdictional and regulatory authority within the corridor to
ensure consideration of indigenous plant and animal
communities.
Objective 1.3: Ensure that all design and construction activities along the
FKSH preserve, protect, maintain and enhance its scenic and
natural resources.
Strategy 1.3.1: Coordinate with local governments, utility and
telecommunication facilities providers, and state and federal
agencies and encourage the development of aesthetic/design
guidelines for the FKSH, including provision for enhanced
landscape buffers and medians that assist these entities and
adjacent property owners in the design and construction of
their projects.
Objective 1.4: Support vegetation management along the corridor in order to
preserve, maintain and enhance the natural resources, scenic
views, and recreational areas.
Strategy 1.4.1: Support a comprehensive vegetation management plan that
will maintain the environmental integrity of the corridor.
Strategy 1.4.2: Support the distribution of information directly, or through
land management agencies, to private property owners along
the FKSH regarding the importance of vegetation
management and describing environmentally sensitive land
management methodologies.
Goal 2: Advocate for corridor experiences that enhance environmentally-friendly
regional economic development, oriented primarily toward eco-tourism with
appropriate recreational and commercial support opportunities.
Objective 2.1: Identify and support corridor improvements that will enhance
interaction with local businesses along the FKSH.
Strategy 2.1.1: Encourage amenities such as trailheads, landscape planting,
intersection improvements, and rest stops that are
strategically placed for maximum connectivity with
commercial interests along the FKSH.
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Strategy 2.1.2: Participate in the development and implementation of the
following local governments' plans for the FKSH within
their jurisdictions: Islamorada, Village of Islands; Key
Colony Beach; Key West; Layton; Marathon and
Monroe County.
Strategy 2.1.3: Coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation in
the development of the Five-Year Work Program for District
6 to ensure that corridor needs are addressed.
Objective 2.2: Provide corridor specific information to residents, visitors and
potential visitors.
Strategy 2.2.1: Develop standardized private/public promotional and
informational materials that promote the servIces and
amenities within the corridor. Coordinate with local and
regional tourism-related businesses to distribute this
information.
Strategy 2.2.2: Develop an internet website that promotes the services and
amenities within the corridor and link this webpage to local,
regional, state and international tourism related websites.
Strategy 2.2.3 Develop and implement a signage plan that insures an
enhanced visitor experience.
Objective 2.3: Coordinate promotional campaigns with businesses and tourism-
related associations along the highway corridor.
Strategy 2.3.1: Encourage and support
a series of promotional
events related to the
resources within the
corridor that will
promote awareness of
the corridor. These
could include events
such as marathons,
clean-up days, cultural !
festivals, bicycle races,
fishing tournaments,
etc.
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Goal 3: Provide educational opportunities that will heighten awareness of the globally
unique scenic and recreational elements of the Florida Keys by interpreting the
rich and unique historical, archaeological, cultural, and natural resources of
the Keys that are united by US 1, the transportation backbone of the region.
Objective 3.1: Promote the FKSH as an outdoor
classroom for the Keys' citizens, school
children, and visitors advocating for
respect for intrinsic qualities found along
the corridor.
Strategy 3.1.1: Identify funding for the development
and implementation of a interpretive
signage and kiosk plan that
highlights the intrinsic qualities of
the corridor.
Strategy 3.1.2: Partner with other advocacy groups to fund and construct
information kiosks that explain the cultural and historical
significance of the FKSH.
Strategy 3.1.3: Develop brochures and audio tours for the corridor that
emphasize its unique scenic, recreational, environmental
culture and history, resources. Encourage that all materials
produced are multi-lingual.
Strategy 3.1.4: Coordinate with the federal, state and local preservation
agencies and organizations to promote the preservation and
interpretation of intrinsic resources in the corridor.
Strategy 3.1.5: Coordinate with the Florida Keys Council for the Arts and
other organizations to encourage public art within the
corridor that complements the interpretation of its natural,
historical and cultural resources.
Objective 3.2: Develop an on-going citizen participation/education program to
update citizens on activities of the FKSCA.
Strategy 3.2.1: Participate in a speaker's bureau or similar organization and
educate the citizens of the Keys on activities of the FKSCA.
Strategy 3.2.2: Partner with the public schools and colleges to notify
students about corridor activities.
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Goal 4: Support US 1 as an arterial highway that safely accommodates the needs of
vehicular and non-vehicular users, while providing access to natural areas,
connecting communities and neighborhoods, and enhancing recreational and
scenic resources.
Objective 4.1: Coordinate with FDEP, FDOT and all other local, state and
federal agencies in planning activities along the FKSH, or plans
that may have an effect on the corridor.
Strategy 4.1.1: Partner in development and implementation of the Overseas
Heritage Trail, as an interconnected linear trail for shared
use, recreational use, and alternative transportation uses
incorporating existing local pathways and the Historic
Bridges along the corridor.
Strategy 4.1.2: Participate in the development and implementation of the
following local governments' plans for the FKSH within
their jurisdictions: Key Largo, Islamorada, Village of Islands:
Key Colony Beach: Key West; Layton; Marathon; and,
Monroe County.
Strategy 4.1.3: Coordinate with the FDOT in the development of the
Five-Year Work Program for District Six to ensure that
corridor needs are addressed.
Objective 4.2: Provide for the safety of pedestrians and motorists within the
FKSH.
Strategy 4.2.1: Advocate for roadway improvements necessary to promote
ease and safety of access into and within the corridor for
vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
Strategy 4.2.2: Monitor accident rates along the highway to help identify
future improvement needs.
Strategy 4.2.3: Advocate for accommodating Commerce while maintaining a
safe and efficient level of highway service.
GoalS: Provide residents and businesses of the Florida Keys with a variety of
opportunities to participate in the planning and implementation of the FKSH
Corridor Management Plan (CMP), based on their interests, skills, and time
they can offer to the effort.
Objective 5.1: Provide a variety of opportunities for public involvement in the
development and implementation of the CMP.
Strategy 5.1.1: Schedule regular meetings of the FKSCA that are open to
and advertised to the public.
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Strategy 5.1.2: Encourage FKSCA membership from a wide range of
residents and business owners from throughout the Keys.
Strategy 5.1.3: Develop partnerships with other private and public entities to
share information and planning activities.
Strategy 5.1.4: Ensure that widespread public involvement is incorporated as
an integral element of all FKSCA projects within the
corridor.
Objective 5.2: Develop an on-going citizen participation/education program to
update citizens on activities of the FKSCA.
Strategy 5.2.1: Partner with the public schools and colleges to notify
students about corridor activities.
Objective 5.3: Coordinate promotional campaigns with businesses and
tourism-related associations along the corridor.
Strategy 5.3.1: Encourage and support a series of promotional events related
to the resources within the corridor that will promote
awareness of the corridor. These could include events such as
marathons, cleanup days, cultural festivals, bicycle races,
fishing tournaments, etc.
Goal 6: Ensure the long term sustainability and success of the FKSCA.
Objective 6.1: Develop strong leadership of the FKSCA.
Strategy 6.1.1: Develop a position description to be supported by FDOT and
Monroe County for the Scenic Highway Coordinator
position.
Strategy 6.1.2: Hire a Scenic Highway Coordinator to assist with
implementing the CMP.
Objective 6.2: Continue to enhance the FKSCA organization through its
membership.
Strategy 6.2.1: Develop and implement a plan to actively recruit new
membership.
Strategy 6.2.2: Promote the mentoring of new members through sharing of
existing member's institutional knowledge, passion and
diligence.
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Objective 6.3: Fulfill administrative duties to maintain Corridor designation.
Strategy 6.3.1: Provide annual reports and periodic updates.
Strategy 6.3.2: Prepare CMP updates.
Strategy 6.3.3: Monitor and update the Strategic Plan.
Strategy 6.3.4: Identify and request funding consistent with the corridors
goals and objectives.
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5.0 ACTION PLAN
The Action Plan that has been prepared for the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance
(FKSCA) is reflective of its Goals, Objectives and Strategies eGOS). This plan highlights
three key areas: Administration and Coordination, Community Participation and Corridor
Enhancements. This Action Plan has been prepared to document attainable milestones for
this corridor and is identified by short-term, long-term items, and continued tasks they plan to
accomplish that will accomplish the GOS identified.
Table 5-1
Florida Keys Scenic Highway Action Plan
Administration and Coordination
Goals, Potential
Objectives Funding Time
No. Action and Responsibility Sources Product Frame
Strategies and
Referenced Partners
FKSCA Partnership FDOT,
1 1 through 6 FKSCA Monroe Implement CMP Ongoing
Agreements County
Amend County and
Local Government
2 Comprehensive 2.1,6.3 FKSCA Volunteers Comprehensive 2009-
Plans to reflect Plan Amendments 2011
Goals, Vision and
Strategies
Encourage
developer/local
government joint FKSCA, Local StatelLocal
3 planning efforts for 1.2, 1.3 Government Government Enhanced corridor Ongoing
all construction
activity along the
corridor
Identify and apply FDOT, Enhanced/Preserved
4 6.3 FKSCA FHWA, Ongoing
for grants Private corridor
Review CMP and Compliance with
5 Action Plan 6.3 FKSCA FKSCA, FDOT Scenic Ongoing
Volunteers Highway Program
annually guidelines
Prepare Annual Compliance with
FKSCA, FDOT Scenic
6 Scenic Highway 6.3 FKSCA Volunteers Highway Program Ongoing
Report to FDOT guidelines
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Table 5-1 (Cont.)
Goals, Potential
Objectives Funding Time
No. Action and Responsibility Sources Product Frame
Strategies and
Referenced Partners
Compliance with
7 Prepare Five-Year 6.3 FKSCA FKSCA, FDOT Scenic 2013
CMP update Volunteers Highway Program
guidelines
Employ a Scenic FDOT, Long-term
8 Highway 6.1 FKSCA Monroe sustainability 2009
Coordinator County
9 Build membership 6.2 FKSCA FKSCA, Long-term Ongoing
Volunteers sustainability
Coordinate with
FDOT and Local
Governments to FDOT,
10 develop reasonable 1.1,2.1,2.2, FKSCA, FDOT, Monroe Enhanced corridor 2009-
engineering Goal 4 Monroe County County safety 2013
solutions for
highway and
pedestrian safety
Support the funding FDOT,
11 and implementation 1.1,4.1, FKSCA, FDOT, FDEP, Enhanced corridor 2009-
a bicycle/pedestrian FDEP Monroe 2013
improvements County
FDOT,
Encourage the FDEP,
12 development and 1.1,2.1,3.1, FKSCA, FDOT Monroe Enhanced corridor Ongoing
enhancement of 4.2 County,
roadside amenities Advocacy
groups
Coordinate the safe FKSCA,
and strategic FKSCA, FDOT, FDOT, 2009-
13 placement of 2.2,3.1 Advocacy Advocacy Enhanced corridor 2013
informational groups
signage groups
Identify long term FKSCA, Ensure long-term
FDOT, viability ofFKSCA
14 FKSCA funding 6 FKSCA Advocacy and implementation Ongoing
strategies groups of CMP
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Community Participation
Goals, Potential
Objectives Funding Time
No. Action and Responsibility Sources Product Frame
Strategies and
Referenced Partners
Support the
preparation and FOOT,
distribution of Monroe Corridor
1 information on the 1.4 FKSCA County, enhancement 2010
importance of Advocacy
vegetation groups
management
Develop
information FKSCA, FKSCA, Enhanced
materials that 2009-
2 promote services 2.3 Advocacy Advocacy visitor 20112
and amenities along groups groups experience
the corridor
Make corridor FKSCA, Enhanced
information 2009-
4 available via 2.2 FKSCA Advocacy visitor 20011
internet groups experience
Establish a corridor FKSCA, FKSCA, Enhanced 2009-
5 education program 2.2,3.1,3.2 Advocacy Private corridor 2012
groups partnerships experience
Develop FKSCA, Enhanced
6 partnerships with 5.2 FKSCA Private corridor Ongoing
local clubs, groups partnerships experience
and schools
Conduct timely and
strategically located
FKSCA meetings FKSC, Long-term
7 for corridor updates 5.1,5.2, FKSCA Private viability Ongoing
and to conduct partnerships
scenic highway
business
Work with Local FKSCA, Local FKSCA,
Government and Government, Local Enhanced
8 Advocacy Groups All goals Volunteers, government, corridor Ongoing
to support corridor Advocacy Advocacy experience
enhancement groups groups
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Corridor Enhancements
Goals, Potential
Objectives Funding Product Time
No. Action and Responsibility Sources and Frame
Strategies Partners
Referenced
Advocacy Preserved
Identify specific FKSCA, and
Groups, 2011
1 scenic opportunities 1.1, Volunteers enhanced
along the corridor Volunteers view-shed
FDOT, Preserved
FKSCA, FDOT, and 2010-
2 Promote the use of 1.2,1.4 Local Advocacy enhanced 2012
native vegetation Government Groups view-shed
Support development
and use of FKSCA, Local Local Preserved
aesthetic/design Government, Government, and Ongoing
3 guidelines for 1.2, 1.3 Local Advocacy Grants enhanced
property owners Groups opportunities view-shed
adjacent to the
corridor
Participate in regional Preservation
and local government 2.1,4.1 FKSCA Volunteers of the Ongoing
4 efforts related to the corridor
corridor
FDOT, Local Enhanced
Identify/address Goal 4 FKSCA Government, corridor Ongoing
5 corridor safety issues Volunteers safety
Partner with others to FKSCA, Grants, Local Enhanced 2011-
locate and fund 3.1 Advocacy Advocacy visitor 2013
6
informational kiosks Groups Groups experience
along the corridor
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6.0 EVALUATION OF PROTECTION TECHNIQUES
The resources found within the Florida Keys Scenic Highway (FKSH) Corridor are afforded
protection through the comprehensive plans of Monroe County and its municipalities, as well
as development regulations, and the guidelines and policies of the local, state and federal
agencies which have jurisdiction over the corridor.
Monroe County and its municipalities all have adopted Comprehensive Plans pursuant to
Chapter 163, Florida Statutes (F.S.), containing goals, objectives and policies relating to
future land use, transportation, coastal management, conservation, and recreation and
open-space management within the corridor in order to fulfill the intent and vision for the
future. Some of these plans include policies which relate specifically to the scenic highway
corridors or improvements on US I. The same can be said for land development regulations
for the jurisdictions located within the corridor.
Land development regulations from jurisdictions that specifically address corridor
preservation, scenic highway activities or US 1 activities are described below.
6.1 The Monroe County Land Development Code
Section 9.5-376 of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations (LDRs) requires that
all development of any parcel of land which fronts on US 1 and is designated as a hammock,
mangrove or transitional habitat, and is vegetated with plants native to the Florida Keys shall
be developed so that a scenic corridor buffer is provided. Any other development of land
fronting on US 1 has to provide a major street buffer in accordance with Section 9.5-378.
The manner in which properties are designed for development and the need for access to
private property make safety along US 1 a particular concern in Monroe County and its
municipalities. In an effort to limit the number of driveways and curb cuts along the corridor,
Monroe County's current regulations prohibit the addition of a driveway from US 1 to
private property if access from up to 400 feet (ft) away exists (Section 9.5-421, LDRs). Lots
that cannot meet the major road access standard in Section 9.5-421, LDRs shall take access
from platted side streets, parallel streets or frontage roads.
6.2 Key West
The City of Key West's Comprehensive Plan includes policies that specifically address
historic preservation, since a portion of US I (Truman Avenue) is located in the historic
district of the City.
Several sections of the Key West LDRs address items related to enhancement of the
US IISR AlA corridor and to historic preservation.
. Article X - Appearance, Design and Compatibility: Includes regulations relating to
site location and character of use, appearance of site and structure, protection of
historic and archaeological resources and open space.
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. Article XI - Environmental Protection: Includes regulations for preservation of
wetlands and transitional wetlands, freshwater lens protection, wildlife habitat
preservation and protection of flora/fauna.
. Article XIII - Landscaping: Includes regulations for landscaping along street
frontages.
. Article XIV - Tree Protection: Addresses specially protected trees, prohibiting their
removal on public/private property without a permit.
. Article XVI - Signage and Advertising: Includes specific regulations for Historic
Districts and for Boulevard Appearance Zones.
6.3 Key Colony Beach
Key Colony Beach is a small community with minimal frontage on US 1 connected to the
highway across a single small bridge at mile-marker (MM) 53.5. Most residences are located
on oceanfront property or on canals with quick access to the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic
Ocean.
Preliminary coordination with Key Colony Beach city staff indicates that there is minimal
language in the city's comprehensive plan on protection techniques for the US I Scenic
Highway Corridor. The Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor Alliance (FKSCA) commits
to working with the city staff of Key Colony Beach to ensure that ample and appropriate new
language is incorporated into the city's comprehensive plan that reflects the requirements of
the Florida Scenic Highway Manual.
6.4 Marathon
In its transportation element, the City of Marathon encourages bicycle and pedestrian paths in
order to provide for bicycle and pedestrian travel that is safe, convenient, and efficient. The
policy includes the preparation of a bicycle and pedestrian plan that emphasizes access to
schools, parks, and shopping centers, and which supplements the Florida Keys Overseas
Heritage Trail Master Plan.
The City of Marathon also, through the LDRs, ensures that development along the scenic
corridors of US I provides the landscaping and setbacks necessary to minimize impacts on
the visual environment.
There are specific right-of-way (ROW) widths for the critical segments of US I within the
City where ROW planning and preservation measures include the Florida Keys Overseas
Heritage Trail State Park and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
Corridor-wide Master Plan for District Six.
6.5 Layton
The City of Layton's Comprehensive Plan includes two policies that specifically address
items related to the development of a Scenic Highway Corridor as follows:
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. Future Land Use Policy 7.c encourages the State and County to establish a tree
planting program in conjunction with bicycle and pedestrian paths along US 1.
. Traffic Circulation Policy l.g states that the City shall maintain the existing
bike/pedestrian path along US I and when approving developments along US I, shall
ensure that such development does not interfere with the function of the path.
6.6 Islamorada, Village of Islands
The Islamorada, Village of Islands Comprehensive Plan includes several policies that
specifically address items related to preservation and enhancement of the Scenic Highway
Corridor as follows:
Transportation Policies
. Policy 2-1.3.10 requires adoption of LDRs, which specify design standards such
encouraging a safe interface between vehicles and pedestrians.
. Policy 2-1.3.13 designates US I as a Local Scenic Roadway.
. Policy 2-1.3.14 supports the designation of the US I Highway corridor as a Florida
Scenic Highway and supports Federal designation as an All American Road.
. Policy 2-1.5.3 ensures continuity of the Overseas Heritage Trail within the City.
Future Land Use Policies
. Policy 1-1.2.3 addresses enhancing the Old Road by promotion of land use and
transportation strategies that enhance its safe use as a local traffic and pedestrian
friendly corridor.
. Policy 1-4.5.1 provides that LDRs will address management of environmentally
sensitive natural systems, dedication of conservation easements, preservation of open
space and reservation of strategic points of shoreline for public access.
6.7 State and Federal Protection Techniques
Various state and federal agencies listed below also manage and maintain the conservation
and preservation of corridor resources.
6.8 Florida Department of Environmental Protection
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) manages 12 state parks in the
Keys. Many of these parks are adjacent to the Corridor including the Florida Keys Overseas
Heritage Trail. The FKSCA works in partnership with FDEP and other agencies as they
implement their programs.
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Portions of the waters that surround the Florida Keys are also designated as Florida Aquatic
Preserves. This designation affords these waters additional protection. Coupon Bight Aquatic
Preserve and Lignumvitae Key Aquatic Preserve were designated in the early 1990s.
6.9 Florida Department of Transportation
The entire US I corridor is owned by the FDOT as such it is subject to state regulation.
These regulations prevent commercial intrusions incompatible with state transportation goals.
Typically, the FDOT is responsible for all maintenance activities within the ROW. The
FDOT has entered into a number of maintenance agreements with local and other state
agencies relative to management of enhanced landscaping and beautification efforts in place
along the corridor.
6.10 Florida Department of Community Affairs
The Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) designates Areas of Critical State
Concern and protects natural resources and public facilities of major statewide significance
through cooperative planning and management.
The Florida Keys were designated an Area of Critical State Concern 10 1975
(Section 380.0552, F.S.). Establishing an area of critical concern uses 12 principles for
guiding development and every comprehensive plan amendment is required to be consistent
with them. Several of the principles are directly tied to the promotion of US 1 as a scenic
corridor and the protection of its natural, cultural scenic and heritage resources.
6.11 National Parks Service
The National Parks Service operates a
number of National Parks in the area.
These include Everglades National Park,
Big Cypress Swamp National Park,
Biscayne National Park and the Dry
Tortugas National Park.
Biscayne National Park protects a coral
reef system and is located in Miami, Key
Biscayne and Homestead Florida. The Dry
Tortugas National Park is located almost
70 miles (mi) west of Key West and is
known for protection of bird and marine life. The most famous, Everglades National Park,
located at the north end of the corridor, is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United
States and has been designated a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Preserve and
Wetland of International Importance.
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6.12 National Wildlife Refuges
The National Wildlife Refuge system is managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS) and includes four facilities in the Keys including Great White Heron
National Wildlife Refuge, Key West National Wildlife Refuge, National Key Deer Refuge
and the Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The Key West facility of 200,000
acres (ac) is located on Big Pine Key and was the first established in the Keys and one of the
earliest in the United States. Great White Heron also is located in Big Pine Key and
encompasses almost 200,000 ac of water and islands. Crocodile Lake National Wildlife
Refuge is located in north Key Largo and is made up of 6,700 ac, including 650 ac of open
water. National Key Deer Refuge is located on 9,200 ac of land on Big Pine Key. All
improvements near these facilities must be coordinated with the USFWS.
6.13 National Oceanographic and Atmospheric
Administration
There are three national marine sanctuaries located in
the Keys including Key Largo and Looe Key (both
established in 1975) and Florida Keys National
Marine Sanctuary (established In 1990). These
marine sanctuaries are managed by a federal/state
cooperative agreement between the National
Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) and FDEP. This partnership also includes
management of the two Aquatic Preserves in the
lower Keys.
6.14 Local, State, and Federal Permitting
Agencies
Any projects undertaken within the FKSH Corridor will require environmental permits from
the appropriate permitting agency having jurisdiction over the project location and the FDOT
(for any project activity within the US I ROW). In addition, permits may need to be obtained
from other federal and state agencies that have permitting authority within the corridor.
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7.0 FUNDING AND PROMOTION
The funding and promotion of the Florida Keys Scenic Highway (FKSH) is a key component to
accomplishing the vision and the long-term sustainability for the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor
Alliance (FKSCA). This chapter is intended to update new relationships and/or new funding and
promotional concepts to be used by the FKSCA.
7.1 Funding
Along with a reenergized FKSCA, there is a reemphasis on establishing partnerships for funding
and promotional opportunities that support the vision of the corridor. The Monroe County
Tourist Development Council (TDC), with its considerable resources, will play a critical
partnering role in both funding and promotional partnerships.
The TDC's mission is to market and promote the Florida Keys to the world and "put heads in
beds." They use the latest technologies and most talented staff to do just this. Advertising in
travel publications, newspapers, on the internet and at trade shows around the world are just a
few of the ways that they market the Keys to the world.
The TDC is funded in part through a county-wide bed
tax. The County levies a 5 percent bed-tax on every
lodging establishment in the Keys. Three percent of
this goes to the TDC with a portion earmarked for
promotion of the entire chain of Keys making up the
Florida Keys (non-Key specific). A portion of the bed-
tax also goes to each individual District Area
Committee (DAC) for use in area specific promotion.
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Several broad funding sources are also available for consideration by the FKSCA including:
. National programs
. State grants
. Transportation enhancement grants
. Local benefactors
National Programs
The FKSCA has observed that other designated Florida Scenic Highway's obtain program grants
at the national level. Of particular interest to the FKSCA are grants available through the
National Scenic Byways Program. As with most funding programs, these are competitively
selected from applications received from around the country. The Federal Highway
Administration (FHW A) in partnership with state and regional programs has funds available in a
number of relevant categories. A second potential funding resource could be federal funding
opportunities that become available to resources that have been placed on the National Register
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of Historic Places (NRHP). The FKSH has a number of designated resources and a number of
potentially eligible resources along the corridor that may be eligible for this funding opportunity.
State Grants
The FKSCA will focus on funding opportunities that are closely aligned with its vision and
goals. Of particular interest are funding programs that emphasize the protection and
enhancement of the corridors unique resources. The Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) offers funding for worthy projects including enhancement and corridor signage.
Additionally, the FDOT currently funds a part time Scenic Highway Coordinator position
through Monroe County.
Local Benefactors
As with every volunteer organization, the FKSCA will look to local benefactors to help support
the program and accomplish its goals. The FKSCA recently had a local benefactor create and
publish a Corridor Membership brochure that has been used as a marketing tool for funding and
volunteers.
7.2 Promotion
The FKSCA has access to the TDC's advertizing and marketing resources for regional and
worldwide materials distribution in both hard copy and digital media. TDC staff travels all over
the world to market the Keys. The FKSCA will work to ensure that all TDC materials make
reference to the Florida Keys Scenic Highway.
Currently TDC marketing materials (both hard copy and digital) are printed in multiple
languages. The TDC web site allows for review in a variety of languages. The TDC has available
for distribution world wide and locally in their visitor centers informational brochures printed in
English, Spanish, German, Japanese and Swedish and other key languages to meet visitor needs.
During the designation phase, a promotional video was prepared for the corridor. Although
slightly dated, this video provides the viewer with a unique glimpse of the corridor's unique
resources. It is anticipated that this or an updated version of the video will be made part of the
broad range of marketing materials to be used by the FKSCA for promotion of the corridor.
Other promotional materials include the FKSCA's recently developed marketing/recruitment
brochure. The FKSCA has also developed strong ties to the local access television station. A
series of interviews were recently conducted that advertised the corridor and a "community
re-education program" that is currently being conducted by the FKSCA along the corridor.
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8.0 RELATIONSIDP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
According to the Florida Scenic Highway Manual elements of the Corridor Management
Plan (CMP) update must be incorporated into the local government comprehensive planes) of
participating local governments as part of the designation of a corridor as a Florida Keys
Scenic Highway (FKSH). This is important since the comprehensive plan carries the force of
law and provides the primary mechanism for establishing an enforceable CMP update.
Incorporation of portions of the CMP update into the comprehensive plan fosters a sense of
responsibility and ownership and ensures a commitment by local government(s) and partners
to implement the actions outlined. Specific elements of the CMP update must be adopted into
the local government comprehensive plan or it must be demonstrated that the comprehensive
plan already includes provisions to protect the corridor.
As part of this CMP update, a review of the local government comprehensive development
plans was undertaken. It was determined that all participating local governments have
protective elements in their comprehensive development plans that are related to the FKSH.
8.1 Monroe County
The County completed an update of their Comprehensive Plan in February 2008 which will
stand until 2010. Updates and changes occur in January and May. The next hearing cycle is
January 21, 2009. Policy 105.1.2 in the Comprehensive Plan states that Monroe County
"shall prepare design guidelines to ensure that future uses and development are compatible
with scenic preservation and maintenance of the character of the casual island village
atmosphere of the Florida Keys." Currently the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance
(FKSCA) is working closely with the County Planning staff to recommend language that
reflects the Florida Scenic Highway Manual guidance.
The County comprehensive plan currently includes a number of protective elements that
afford the corridor protection until the comprehensive plan goes through the next round of
updates. For example, objective 105.2 of Monroe County's Comprehensive Plan states that
the County "shall implement with assistance of the state and federal governments a
Twenty-year Land Acquisition Program to: secure for conservation and passive recreation
purposes any remaining privately-owned environmentally sensitive lands; retire development
rights on privately owned vacant lands to limit further sprawl and equitably balance the rights
of property owners with the long-term sustainability of the Keys man-made and natural
systems. These objectives recognize the finite limits of the natural and man-made systems in
the Keys.
The Conservation Element focuses on conservation, protection, and management of natural
resources within the County in order to ensure that the highest level of environmental quality
is maintained and that natural plant communities are used in all restoration areas. Specific
agricultural and stormwater practices are recommended to facilitate and ensure surface water,
wetland, and floodplain quality.
The principal purpose of the Monroe County's recreation land use category is to provide for
public and private activity-based and resource-based recreational facilities.
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Policy 1201.3.8 states that park master plans shall be designed so as to avoid and/or mitigate
adverse impacts of park use upon sensitive natural resources. Such areas include, but are not
limited to, the following:
. High quality undisturbed pineland and hammock vegetation.
. Documented habitat of species designated as rare or endangered by the state and
federal governments.
. Undisturbed beach/berm.
. Undisturbed mangrove, salt marsh, buttonwood and freshwater wetlands. Public use
shall be directed away from or minimized in such areas through controlled access and
limitations on permitted activities.
In January 1998, a Preservation Element was completed by Monroe County for inclusion in
the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan.
Goal 104 of the plan states that Monroe County shall recognize, designate, protect, and
preserve its historic resources. "Monroe County shall establish and maintain a comprehensive
inventory of historic and archaeological resources, including buildings, structures, districts,
sites, objects, and significant places."
The Monroe County Growth Management Division has established an inventory of all known
historic and archaeological resources using information provided by the Florida Master Site
File (FMSF) and the Archaeological and Historical Conservancy surveys of the Keys.
The survey also identifies historic housing and defines the bounds of any potential historic
districts such as those identified on Conch Key, in Islamorada, and in Marathon.
This element specifies restrictions on historic districts resulting from local historical
designation and establishes exterior architectural standards to evaluate development
proposals within designated historical districts with the intent of encouraging compatibility
with the architectural features of historical significance to the particular district.
Monroe County has identified the old overseas railroad bridges for inclusion in the National
Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as well as hurricane houses and public buildings (such as
the Islamorada Library and the Tavernier Health Department), in addition to the hurricane
memorial in Islamorada. All of which are within the FKSH corridor
As stated in the Historic Preservation Element, there are state and federal rules and
regulations regarding historic resource protection, which are upheld by Monroe County and
its citizens, in accordance with the law.
The Historic Preservation Element recommends the use of legal and financial incentives to
assist in the preservation effort; and encourage the use of easements, restrictive covenants,
purchase of development rights, rehabilitation tax credits, Community Development Block
Grant funds, tax increment financing, and revolving funds to promote and accomplish
preservation of significant resources.
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While Scenic Highways are not specifically addressed in Monroe County's 2010
Comprehensive Plan, the Recreation and Open Space Element of the plan does have
extensive goals on providing passive community recreation and open space in an
environmentally compatible manner. This is stated in goal 120 I: "Monroe County shall
provide a recreation and open space system to conserve valuable natural resources and to
provide recreational opportunities adequate to serve the present and future population of
Monroe County, including permanent residents and visitors."
Monroe County's Plan is consistently dedicated to the protection of parks, open vistas, and
other elements that are compatible with a Scenic Corridor. The Recreation and Open Space
element expresses the county's intent to upgrade and expand existing recreational facilities,
to provide educational opportunities related to the county's natural, historic and cultural
resources, and to work to protect, enhance and expand open spaces, environmentally
sensitive lands and greenways. In addition, the element contains a commitment to working
with various public government agencies and private partners to carry out the development of
all parks and programs.
8.2 Key West
Protective elements in the current City of Key West Comprehensive Plan includes general
policies that specifically address historic preservation, since a portion of US 1 (Truman
Avenue) is located in the historic district of the City, this offers specific protection to the
portion of the corridor that lies within the
City. The FKSCA will work with the City
planning staff to incorporate additional
language that specifically meets the
requirements of the Florida Scenic
Highway Program (FSHP). The City is
currently working to address several
growth management/developmental
requirements and cannot update their plan
until these issues are addressed. This
process is ongoing and is expected to be
completed in 20 I O.
8.3 Key Colony Beach
Of all of the municipalities located in the Keys, Key Colony Beach is the only one to not
actually be located on US 1. It is connected to US 1 by a single access point and is actually a
private island on the Atlantic Ocean side. This city of 800 year-round residents does not have
a Comprehensive Plan. Instead, it governs itself with a five-member board of City
Commissioners, Land Development Codes and Code of Ordinances. Neither of these
regulatory documents currently addresses FSHP policies specifically. The FKSCA will work
with the leaders of this community for their support to be documented in the appropriate
policies.
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8.4 Marathon
The City of Marathon's Comprehensive Plan was adopted July 7, 2005. Current policies
support the elements of the FKSH in the areas of traffic, parks and corridor beautification.
The FKSCA will work with the planning staff to incorporate current FSHP policies in
support of the FKSH.
8.5 Layton
The City of Layton Comprehensive Plan currently includes two policies which specifically
address items related to the City's commitment to support the FKSH. These include:
. Objective 7, Policy 7.c: Encourage the State and County to establish a tree planting
program in conjunction with bicycle and pedestrian paths along US I.
. Policy l.g: The City shall maintain the existing bike/pedestrian path along US 1 and,
then approving developments along US I shall ensure that such development does not
interfere with the function of the path.
The FKSCA will continue to work with the planning staff to incorporate current FSHP
policies in support of the FKSH.
8.6 Islamorada, Village of Islands
Islamorada, Village of Islands includes US 1 as a scenic highway in its vision statement.
Additionally, the comprehensive plan includes several policies that specifically address items
related to the preservation and enhancement of the FKSH.
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9.0 BACKGROUND CONDITIONS ANALYSIS
The Florida Scenic Highways Program (FSHP) seeks to designate roadways for the
protection and promotion of their resources, yet corridor activities must not hinder the
purpose of the roadway, which is to move people and goods in a safe and efficient manner.
Therefore, it is essential that the current and future conditions of the road, its right-of-way
(ROW) and adjacent land be understood. Knowledge of roadway and ROW physical
characteristics, traffic volumes and levels of service (LOS), accident locations and other data
help the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) establish various operational factors
that allow the road to work in a safe and efficient manner. Additionally, this information will
assist the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance (FKSCA) and their scenic highway partners
in decision-making about where and how to place corridor amenities.
9.1 Roadway/Right-of-Way Description
The transportation backbone of the Florida Keys is US 1. For its 113 miles (mi) extending in
a southwesterly direction from north of Key Largo to Key West, US 1 serves as Monroe
County's primary vehicular link to the mainland and provides access to all of the Florida
Keys including the incorporated municipalities of Islamorada, Village of Islands, Key
Colony Beach, Key West, Layton and Marathon. US I is located within a half-mile of
Florida Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, or the Atlantic Ocean along most of its length, and its 41
bridges provide panoramic views of the water and adjacent keys.
9.2 Functional Classification
US I, a state Federal-Aid Primary roadway, is functionally classified by the FDOT as an
urban principal arterial. However, due to the unusual geography of the Keys, the highway
really functions as an arterial, collector and "Main Street" all rolled into one. The majority of
the highway is two lanes, with only about 50 mi of four-lane segments (on Key Largo, in
Marathon, Bahia Honda Key, Boca Chica Key and Stock Island). About 22 mi of the
two-lane segments offer continuous turn lanes, on Plantation Key, Upper Matecumbe Key
and Summerland Key.
9.3 US 1 Right-of-Way
US 1 varies in width of ROW from 50 feet (ft) in Key West to an average
700-ft width on the Seven Mile Bridge (mile-marker [MM] 40-47). For the most part the
ROW width throughout the corridor is over 100 ft; however, this data is misleading due to
the fact that not all of the stated ROW width is upland terrain. Some of the ROW is made up
of jurisdictional wetlands or submerged lands, reducing the "usable" portion on either side of
the pavement in some situations. Because of the characteristics of the roadway ROW, any
activities that occur within its boundaries must be permitted not only by FDOT, but also in
some cases by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), the United States
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) (for bridge
permits).
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9.4 Signalized Intersections
The majority of the intersections along US 1 are unsignalized; however, most of the major
intersections provide turn lanes that offer a level of safety for turns. Within the corridor, ten
major intersections are fully signalized, and another nine have flashing operation signals for
either emergency or pedestrian use (excluding Key West).
9.5 Bridges
There are 41 bridges within the US 1 corridor from Key Largo to Key West. Their combined
length is approximately 19 mi, or about 18 percent of the total length of US 1 in Monroe
County. Most of the bridges were replaced in the late 1970s and 1980s and remain limited to
two lanes, with only the Marvin Adams, Vaca Cut, Bahia Honda, Boca Chica, Cow Key
Channel, and Salt Run bridges widened to four lanes.
Within the US 1 corridor, 23 old Keys bridges were abandoned in the 1980s. FDOT
converted eight of these bridges into fishing piers, removing some of the spans for safety or
navigational reasons, leaving the remaining 15 bridges accessible by foot. In 1997, the Old
Keys Bridges Task Force was appointed in response to public demand to use the Old Keys
Bridges. The Task Force developed recommendations for upkeep and use of the bridges and
changes to legislation that would allow for use as recreational and historical resources.
During the 1990s the FDOT completed transfer of title to the abandoned bridges (with the
exception of a portion of Seven Mile Bridge between Pigeon Key and Marathon) to the
Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, which is staffed by the
Department of Environmental Protection.
9.6 Pedestrian Facilities
Much of the Florida Keys Overseas
Heritage Trail is in design at this time. -...;
There are 60 miles of existing
bike/pedestrian paths spread
throughout the Keys that are included
in the project. Most of these trails will
be upgraded over the next few years.
An additional 40 miles of new trail
will be built over the next several
years.
9.7 Roadway Maintenance
The FDOT maintains US 1 and the associated vehicular bridge structures in Monroe County.
FDOT performs such functions as litter pick-up, shoulder repair, safety set-ups, mowing and
brush control. FDOT also manages a variety of contracts for mowing, asphalt repair and
striping. Maintenance activities within the scenic highway corridor are compatible and
consistent with the FSHP intent to "protect, maintain, preserve and enhance" intrinsic
resources.
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9.8 Corridor Safety
Recently the Florida Department of Motor Safety did a study of highway safety issues in
Monroe County as part of a statewide study. For Monroe County altogether there were 1,409
crashes in 2007, and 208 of those were alcohol-related, while 21 were fatal, according to the
report. There were five motorcycle deaths, two bicycle deaths and four pedestrian deaths
associated with US I in Monroe County in 2007. There also were 70 bicycle injuries and 36
pedestrian injuries.
The report did not encompass each city in the Keys, but did include the larger areas. These
include:
. Islamorada: 125 crashes
. Boca Chica: 3 crashes
. Marathon: 130 crashes
. Plantation: 1 crash
. Key Largo: 236 crashes
. Key West: 607 crashes
. Tavernier: 36 crashes
. Layton: 3 crashes
9.9 Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
Accident data, exclusively for US 1 in Monroe County, were obtained from FDOT for use in
the Monroe County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (October 1997).
Almost consistently during the five-year period analyzed, bicycle accidents accounted for
two-thirds of the total bicycle and pedestrian accidents on US 1 each of the years. Of the
accidents identified, those that took place at intersections of US I ranged from 36 percent to
59 percent of the total bicycle and pedestrian accidents each year. Another 12 to 27 percent
of the accidents took place at driveways accessing US 1. Very few of the accidents took
place on bridges. Most of the accidents took place during the daytime and on dry pavement.
The FKSCA will work with FDOT, Monroe County and local governments to identify unsafe
locations along the corridor. Advocating for informational materials to warn residents and
visitors of these areas and support the prioritization of funding to address high accident
locations as needed. Completion of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail should help
address many of these issues.
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10.0 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
A Community Participation Program (CPP) has been developed by the Florida Keys Scenic
Corridor Alliance (FKSCA) to outline community participation tools that can be utilized to
meet the requirements of the Florida Scenic Highway Program (FSHP) and support the
vision and goals of the FKSCA. The objective of this CPP is to inform the general public,
special interest groups, local businesses and business groups, local governments, planning
organizations and agencies of the FKSCA's efforts to accomplish their vision for the
corridor. It is only through community education and interaction that consensus can be built
to ensure the success of the FKSCA.
10.1 Public Outreach Tools
One of the FKSCA's overall goals is to engage the community to the maximum extent
possible and to act with the support of the community in the implementation of the Corridor
Management Plan (CMP) update. The CPP provides detailed guidance for conducting
community awareness and encouraging participation in the implementation of the CMP
update.
10.2 FKSCA Meetings
The FKSCA maintains a yearly meeting schedule. Currently meetings are generally held
monthly. These meetings are open to the public and are advertised in advance. The meetings
are typically held on the first Thursday of each month at the Monroe County Government in
Marathon. This facility meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. All
meetings have an agenda and meeting minutes are prepared and maintained. Minutes are
available for review. The By-Laws also specify that an annual general membership meeting
be held each February.
10.3 Identifying the Community
The FKSCA currently maintains a mailing list of
all stakeholders that have an interest in the
designation and the long-term success of the
corridor. The FKSCA will continue to update and
expand this stakeholder list to include other
potentially interested parties and organizations as
appropriate. At a minimum, this database will be
updated on a yearly basis. Additional, potential
additions to this expanded list could include:
. Agencies with jurisdiction over portions of the corridor
. Business Owners
. Chambers of Commerce
. Specific advocacy groups (e.g., historic, biking, ecotourism)
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. ChurcheslReligious Groups
. City Halls
. Civic Centers
. Civic/Fraternal Organizations
. Clubs and Other Special Interest Groups
. Economic Development Agencies
. Elected Officials
. Employers of large local companies
. Environmental groups and conservation organizations
. Governments with jurisdiction over portions of the corridor
. Historic Sites
. Home Owner's Associations
. Land Developers
. Libraries
. Regional Planning Council
. Schools/Local School Boards
. Visitors' Centers/Tourism Agencies
10.4 Public Meetings
Public meetings may be scheduled, as necessary, to present and implement the goals of the
group, inform the public of the designation status, receive input, and request community
consensus and support. For significant issues, an informational public meeting may be
considered to collect additional input. These meetings would be in addition to regularly
scheduled meetings. Public meetings require significant planning and preparations and the
following list of items that are considered.
Date. Time and Location
Public meetings should be scheduled on a day/evening during the work week, Monday
through Thursday, to facilitate maximum opportunity for the public to participate. An attempt
should be made to ensure that the meeting is held during a time of year when seasonal
residents are most likely to be in the area.
The meeting facility should be based on anticipated attendance, proximity to the project,
community involvement, safety (such as adequate parking lot lighting), availability and easy
accessibility. The meeting should also be held at a site that is ADA compliant and provide
"reasonable accommodation" and access for physically handicapped and disabled persons
wishing to attend and participate. The meeting room should have ample open space to
accommodate workstations, display boards, mingling, and some seating. A sound system
should be available to insure all attendees are able to clearly hear and understand the
speaking portions of the meeting as well as the presentation. Outdoor signage should be
provided to direct attendees to the meeting location.
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Meetinl! Format
The format for an informational meeting should be one that facilitates good interaction and
communication with the attendees. A brief PowerPoint presentation may be developed and
display boards and project documents regarding the designation process and status of the
corridor should be made available for review and discussion. Handouts should be provided;
outlining the meeting purpose/agenda as well as corridor specific information.
Visualization TechniQues
Examples of visualization techniques include sketches, drawings, artist renderings, physical
models and maps, simulated photos, videos, computer modeled manipulation and computer
simulation. Visualization techniques will be developed, as appropriate, for the public
meeting. The FKSCA has developed a Corridor Video that works well as an information
tool.
Survev/Comment Forms
One way to monitor public support is to administer an opinion survey to local residents and
visitors. Questions may be asked such as: "What is your impression of the corridor?" or
"What corridor resources warrant recognition and protection?" Survey questionnaires may be
developed and made available at the public meeting with additional space for personal
comments. Survey questionnaires could also be mailed out with the invitational
letters/newsletters.
Follow-UD
At the conclusion of the public meeting, meeting minutes should be prepared to document
the meeting and summarize the communities' participation. The minutes should contain an
account of the overall activities and techniques utilized to involve the local communities.
Results of the public meeting should then be made available for public review.
10.5 Information Exchange
The FKSCA will develop and issue pertinent information regarding the corridor on an "as
needed" basis. Formats could include; newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, video, and press
releases. The distribution list for these materials will be based on the stakeholder distribution
list and the identification of other issue specific interested parties.
10.6 Corridor Video
The FKSCA previously developed a Corridor Video as part of the State designation process.
This video could be used as an information tool to educate interested groups on the corridor
and the goals ofthe FKSCA Uses for this video include:
. Group meetings
. Speakers bureau presentations
. Public access channel
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. Monroe County Tourist Development Council (TDC)
. Grant applications
. Visit Florida
. Potential sponsors for the corridor
10.7 Speakers Bureau
FKSCA members will be available to provide information on the corridor at outside meetings
and community gatherings. Arrangements and approval for the speaking engagements will be
coordinated and approved beforehand through the FKSCA President. These gatherings are
good opportunities to distribute corridor brochures and present the corridor video.
10.8 Website
The FKSCA currently has a basic corridor website. The site includes documents prepared for
designation of the corridor and photos of the corridor. It is proposed that this site be upgraded
and ultimately tied into the TDC website and others to provide far-reaching information on
the corridor.
10.9 Sponsorships of Community Events
The FKSCA will support local events that highlight the Corridor. These events may include
corridor clean-up, fund raising, festivals and other events that are consistent with the Goals,
Objectives, and Strategies.
10.10 NewspaperlPress Coverage
Because of its world-wide reputation the FKSH Corridor has the potential for significant
exposure to newspaper and press coverage. It is possible that media personnel will seek out
members of the FKSCA. It is also possible that the FKSCA will need to call upon the press
to obtain coverage of key events and milestones. When dealing with the news media it is
important to maintain a consistent story. All requests for interviews should be cleared
through the FKSCA President.
10.11 Letters/NewsletterslFlyers
In order to distribute information about the upcoming public meeting; letters, newsletters or
flyers will be forwarded to organizations such as local civic groups, churches, schools,
neighborhood associations, etc. These organizations may publish the information in their
newsletters as well as upload the information to websites. Any such correspondence will be
coordinated through the FKSCA. Additionally, letters or newsletters will be mailed to
individuals on the stakeholder list and other parties or organizations expressing an interest in
the particular issue being discussed.
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10.12 Guiding Principals
. Florida's Sunshine Law: All public participation activities and events will follow
Florida's Sunshine Law (Section 286.011, Florida Statutes). This law requires that
meetings must be open to the public, reasonable advance notice of the meetings must
be given, and that meetings and/or other public involvement activities will be
documented.
. Plain Language: All forms of notification to the public should comply with the
Governor's Plan Language Initiative (Executive Order 07-01). The Executive Order
requires clear language containing only necessary information presented in a logical
sequence. The reader should be able to understand what the purpose and need of the
project is. It also calls for short sentences written in the active voice that make it clear
who is responsible for what.
. ADA Compliance: The passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
requires that all facilities and programs provide for accessibility to persons with
disabilities. The ADA stipulates that any place of business, regardless of size or
number of employees, both public and private, must provide equal access and
"reasonable accommodations" for both the general and disabled public.
. FSHP: Follow all FSHP and other applicable Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) Manual instructions for advertising and conducting public meetings.
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11.0 CORRIDOR EXTENSION
The Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance (FKSCA) also proposes to use this update to
extend the limits of the corridor northward from its current end point at mile-marker (MM)
106 to MM 110. This is an extension of approximately 4 miles (mi). This extension allows
for the inclusion of the beauty of the Upper Keys, north of Key Largo, including the Jewfish
Creek area, Lake Surprise, Everglades National Park and the Crocodile Lake National
Wildlife Refuge.
In support of this proposed 4 mi extension, the FKSCA has prepared a brief inventory and
corridor assessment of the segments strengths and weaknesses based on methodology
recommended in the Florida Scenic Highway Manual.
11.1 Corridor Impression Survey
The purpose of this survey is to record the
travelers impressions of the proposed
corridor and its featured resources. This
survey identifies important features and
assesses the quality of the corridor. For
this proposed corridor addition the survey
noted the newly constructed high-level
bridge at Jewfish Creek and the associated
wetland/open water viewshed that it
offers. The survey also noted the negative
impact on the viewshed that powerlines
along the bays ide of the roadway present.
A summary of results of this survey by
MM are included in Appendix G.
11.2 Field Inventory
The Field Inventory attempts to locate all features within the corridor that should be
considered, not just those that are noticeable at first. In essence, the inventory highlights
factual information about the corridor. It accounts for the individual features or resources
within the corridor and measures their frequency of appearance and their visibility and/or
accessibility from the roadway. This inventory attempts to identify positive and negative
features of the corridor. For this proposed corridor addition, the survey noted the newly
constructed high-level bridge at Jewfish Creek and the associated wetland/open water
viewshed that it offers as a positive while remaining construction activity associated with the
project as a negative. A summary of results of this inventory by MM are included in
Appendix G.
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APPENDICES
Appendix A: Location Map
Appendix B: CME Accomplishments
Appendix C: Organizational Chart
Appendix D: Letters of Support
Appendix E: Operating Bylaws
Appendix F: 501(c)(3) Documentation
Appendix G: Corridor Extension Support
Documentation
Appendix A
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Appendix B
Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor Management Entity
Accomplishments
For this Five-year Corridor Management Plan (CMP) Update the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor
Alliance (FKSCA) (Corridor Management Entity [CME]) has summarized a series of
accomplishments that have been achieved since the last CMP was developed. The references
found herein refer to the Goals, Objectives and Strategies (GOS) found in the original CMP.
Landscape Beautification Projects (Objective 1.1, 1.2, 4.1, 5.2)
Upper Keys
. The Key Largo Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) completed a median beautification project using native
vegetation for the Key Largo Median Landscaping project
. Key Largo Signage (provides location information to travelers and area branding)
. Village of Islamorada Median landscaping Improvements/Tavernier Creek Bridge
. Village of Islamorada Indian Key Fill bike path and landscaping improvements
Middle Keys
. City of Marathon Signage (provides location information to travelers and area branding)
. The City of Marathon Landscaping Committee is currently installing a median
beautification project along the scenic highway corridor in Marathon
. The Marathon Garden Club is completing a vegetation management demonstration
project within the scenic highway corridor
. The Marathon Garden Club has created an area titled the "Wonder garden" which is a
special area that incorporates indigenous plant species
Lower Keys
. Unincorporated Monroe County completed a landscape median beautification projects
throughout the Saddlebunch Keys
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Upper Keys
. Jacobs Aquatic Center in Key Largo
. Islamorada Founders Park and Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina
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. Big Pine Key Park
Initiate/Support Planning Efforts (Objectives 1.3, 2.1,)
. Development of a corridor Interpretative Master Plan
. Inclusion of GOS and vision in local comprehensive plans
. Support design/construction of the Overseas Heritage Trail
. Monitor FDOT Work Program development
. Received 501(c)(3) status
. Fostered a supportive relationship with the Tourist Development Council (TDC), local
government agencies such as Monroe County, the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, as well as maintained its connection to the FDOT.
Create Educational Opportunities (Objectives 4.1, 5.2)
. Creation of a corridor brochure
. Speaker's bureau
. Scenic Highway informational signage installed
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CIIartei ~McCor' MAYOR
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Scplembcr IS, 2008 .'
Judy HuU. PfC$ldcnl
Floridll Keys Scenic Corridor AIliIll1CC
P.O, Box 501930
MonIthon. FL )3050
De:tr M. Hull
1lll1l wrltlnato you In suppan of elUtblilhing US I as the Flotldo K,>'S No/lonol $<<nlo
B)'>I'O)' o"d All Ammoon Road.
US I is al"",d) 0 national treasure and with Ihls d.'Slgnatlon. Ihe c"rrldor Will allow
"sllors from around world to drl"e walk, bike and paddle I 06 miles of one of the roost
scenic and recrcntionnl places in the \\'Orld
Slarllng from Key wgo and cndlna In Key. WCSl. our byway Im,'eler will experience
bc4ullful vls1llS over 41 historic bridges belween two major bodle' of water, the Gulf of
Mexico ond Atlanlle OcC4ll Imagine being able to SWim, fish, snorkel, <II,e, paddlo,
hike, bike, CllIl1p, and wildlife watch on both .ide> of tillS corridor =.tJllJ11Ji Not many
phu:c, in the world can haMt the wonderful weather, teereallon ond scenCl} such WI this,
You have my suppon as 0 Clllzen and Mayor of the City of Key Colon) Bc.ch lhatl will
do e'''<)1111ng poS5ible 10 aSSISt ''lth the nomination proceS5 and the enhoneement of the
US I Corridor,
Althoush our <It) i. only on . small pllrt of tho US I Corridor, th<: eily eornmwion and
eiti=s have ""prcssod their suppon of this elTon. I hope to be . P"" of the first offieilli
Plorldll Keys Natlo..1 Scenic Bywa)' Tour!
Slneerel)',
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Ronald A. SUlton
Mayor
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RE5()U. no:-r %1108 - 04
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.' I'PORT~G TIlE ~LOlUDA ""5 ""1(; BVW,\\, CORlUJ){)l{
AJ.LI.\.'l/CI! -'NO EFrORTS tOR NATIONAl. ~CENIC 8\'WA"5 ^-'1[)
ALL ,,-"ERlC"'1 1I0"D /JEMC:NA TlI):-l AI'D .'UNlll:<<G
IMPI.t:\IF.VT A TlONI A1'o1> PIlO\'111INI; FOR AN EPI'E("r1Vt: I,^TI~
WHKR.IAS, In 199:- tlrM Flnacla K"~I apphc.,11~ th.e S:41t l)t FIltnJI OcI'Artl1ltn~ oi
Tt:uupotuli"n Stel'l" R)'~'J,l" PrlJ;f.:J11 :n .'leaU,,'I1f' Ihe Fiul1Il.1 K.'p O\'tI'M'\U Hir)1\,liA) 6.\ .I
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"WHEREAS. toy f1on::la lkpa.:'tDlt'1I1 ~f '1'nt"Jo.",ruliol1 .t....signAled Uo'-' }O"IUrllob 1\.e)')
OIo~I~tP:u H1Kh\\'1)' tl ~fU1C! ll.:'tnicnlih\.,t\}' In Jane' 1001, ..nd
\\"HREAS, W July11}()7, tlw-: .:I{llfda Kc\'. .'\c\'"t1ic fonktCtt' AIllMcco wu eJ11.bh~d h.-
t'oC' tbi; Corridor Mana.';:1~Dt Emi~,' thl! b re:lp)Jlr.ib~ f~r Iroplmltnd118 :h~ analt ;uld f)b,~"'f'll\,,\
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WIIEKEAS. the- SlWe Kenk h1ghWi1Y~ pn)gl.,u tJlh,,,,,,, apphcallor. I~ :he ~""on.'JI
~cellic 9)'\\.".1)11 pro&f'llll fer mllhlftallc:..'lplillt.n, e.ud
WIlEREAS, tllc '.1at.:onal S,cnic B}'\':b~'1II dtmSMlIt,1" rn:ogTI\7mllhl. row ,.:tr,S' 'be
~'o)lJn:J~' l~t 1~lbl. I)M 10'1 uwrc vi II~ ~nl~i.nsil,; lI11nJilt<.' - xeni~. =*UUU, hbtnric, r<<~laMI
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WHEREAS Ihc Flcrid4l\.r}'1I 5cfnh'll1l!hw4)' ..:vnrAiM 1\11 :Ii',," L.,tnn1i~ quah\iC'); Dnd
WHFREAS, lU of 10n6. Iht"CT' ;JIll:' 1 :'tJ ~"'Ion U ~c."r.1C B>",;\)s u\'Im 44 \U!C'l. 0:" ",hlC');
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pre..rr...'Cr tnha~ and malnhtln. tonldot tUU!JrCil:t. fm l\1rwe 8';l'X'r.atVJUi:0 t"j4,1)', and
\\1lEltE.\,!" the Aunlt biah,,"~' lit! Il'IUI:iolft \ II rroJn"I~ I.)v\"-r,tl c~vlk:lmlc ~"11 by
~(NtUll;t. M UKrn~c U\ oS';l1lltlltf !or Inl"cll11dll.u) t4'\\.iC'c. mdl '1 1..(rcI1\1I)1\I,1 WlJlI. "...IMmg
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c()nldt)r tn~tmenl plan \hilt d<bCrfbcll n ela.' hr: J'tCSc.r\'iltlOn. mmcllng I:nd unJtlu,,"tmcn\
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lq'1tKnUlll~.!I trol11 011 flttnda Ke)'f chamberJ of nmmme. mlJnlclp31iu~~, md fedrral 111\1
mte /lieDries rJltk.DJI, 'I:tIC llttd k...,.aJ p31""'" the- fi",irlft KC'. '" ~ill onAl MUlce S&llI:nlAl)' .iud
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\\11ERJ:..UI, the (II~ r.( K~... (.O:OJlV Oncl. dC~"I1nwl.-d.~ WAJ Uw FfMd:a fC,"1oli St.'C'nl\
C"!lid", :tht "Corr'dor") rro"id~ lJ:1porUUII tu~Ot enl. Icr.,1 . n.lNr..1 .:uln..tal .ilI'ChltoIOi,,',s1
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WHBtu:AS, the CnyorK,... COlony ikf,,,b t11~Cl tKkJll ""'Itd~ lhat 1M UUricJilC qU3hllt,
pro' dld b, !h(o Canida.. ~nhanee Iht! oj,i"lup:.1:l tins. wilking n" p',d\lImt c.":\l)(tt~ncc., 3t \\0(1
ItJ otht:l fhen" \>"1 "c~lSlk1tl: ;UIJ
\\ H.f.REA.~, the Carrillo, ill :. r.. "ree fnr tdu.:~t MI. cn;(l)'mcr\l, h~lh) \'''rttla,' L1nd
.lwI n for m-Idtnt,:and in:.:mauoN1ln\1 i!OIM,.:ll~ \'1 110m j'-, Ib, ; kUld., Ku,", bIlJ
WlfEREAS, lllC (lty Commu,'lon of the ('IIV Dr K ) OJlon) lkecb alSt' S<<O.U1Z($ Ihc
mt",rtance oftbo d~gnaMn.n. 1).<;, Hlah"~) l a(i a }.a.licna1 'unl~ nr~ar .-\H Amenl;i".n
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WlIERF..AS. Ih: Cil)' (cnunb'omm. ,t Iht City of <r) C~,II\/lr Brach hdlC've\ Iholl
~c:r iltAt on (If t. S High",n)' I 41 OJ ",ullorW "krnl~ 1':0"'11) \1 ..\mrnc,m RhAO.t Will f",lc."r
'r- .nee ~u:scn-atICA". CCOlloOIlllL wrlJ he-I ~... n('1ll.l r~"~"'h I \\...lf1Uc .m1 ~.Iue;\ .u r :1:c
'l "tenu ond VI~IU" .odiC C,,: "f "'~ C('oIOlI) Acnd~ anJ
WHRRF.AS. It.e eit) Cnuunls:.lun at the CI:) ur ~ev Loion\. a~~h s,urpon'4 the
'I...C~\MOn. d"\r'Clo~r:tml t.nd nwlll\'-"t'ante ofth,. flN'id.:t key. O\Ctnk Cl,'It!tdor, {!It fh.\rid.' K:)o'
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Onnlaal Htlthqt Trail MUltJ' 1'11111, and
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eln OF KFV rOI.OS\' IIItALIl. fLOIUO \ "~FOLlOWS.
'OCI' I na:t1 1tar i.'iI, 1 QIILUI , '0 of th., I)' ot tt.a'~' Colur.~; Bcw.:h Mrer.;.
ppc-ltJ, be f'JcnL!a M)'I Scvnll C.r.t do AlIlan,,( in it "fl'rll (o'~~l1onlll Soml~' 8)" "-'y I "'II
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Ms. Judy Hull
F...."(eL'Uttve Director
Cluunhcr of Commerce
P.O. Box ~49
..1.moTllda. FI. 33036
RE: R<"SOlution No. OS-03. 19
Dear Ms Hull:
Enclosed herewilh .. a C<lriili"d caP) "f IslunlOroda, V,lIoS" 01 1,lands Res,rullon \10
08-03-19 supporting the Florida KeY" Scenic B)woy Comdor Alli.nce and I frons lor
'10110001 Scenic Byways appn)\cd on Morell 27, 2008 Rc.."Bulnr \ tlluyu C"U",::I~ nleet-ns
rfyou Iw\e nny qUestiOlls, rlease I..-ontact me at (305) 664'()412.
Sincerely.
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Beverl) Roddllt1. M\lC
Vllloge elcrlc
KICl9OChl'n::raJ Hlpaa).$<<Qnd Floor Iwmor.tb., Ft PO Dcll jb!!.. hlaIPOralU. F1 JJO.16
om" JO$.66J 6-100 . An 30$ 66-1 64tr1 I ......l1bl:WrDda.llu~
eEBTlFIED COI'Y Of ORlUIBAI
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RESOLUTION 08-03-19
A RESOLUTION OF ISLAI\IORADA, VILLAGE OF
ISLANDS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING TIlE FLORIDA
KEYS SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR ALLIANCE
AND EFFORTS FOR :-rATIONAL SCENIC BYWWS
AlolD ALL AMERlCA'; ROAD DESIGNATION .-\>'1D
FU'lDll\G mPLEl\IENTATION; Al\D PROVlDl~G
FOR i\N EFFECTIVE DATE
WnERL\S. in 1997, Clcun florido Keys opplled 10 dIe slolo of Ftondll
DcpnrtlDCnt of Tl1lospo""tion Scenic BywaY" Program 10 dCSlgnal' tho Flondo KeY1\
Oversells Highway DS :1 SIAtAlCeniC hialt\vuy; and
WnERE,\S, lb. Floridn Dcp:utmcnl of TronsportoUon ~"I!lJIOIN Ibe Florida
Koys 0.""'00' H1shwBY ostnl. scenic hlghwny In Juno 2001, ond
WllEREAS, ID July 2007, tho Florid. Keys Sc:etIlC Comdor AlIlIlDce WIS
established to he the Conidor MDJUlgcrnenl Enl1ly that 18 responsible for Imph.-mcntmg
the: gools Dnd objectives ofthC' Flondu Keys Scenic Hlgh\\DY, .md
WIlEREAS, Ihe sIDle S'''''IC rush"'.YS pmg""" oUo"'s cppll,'lluo" IC' Ihe
Nnl1(mnl Scenic Byways prognun for tUitional n-cogJtllion, and
WnEREAS. lho N.tiol1ll1 S,-e"ic B)'ways deSlgnouon rccognllc' Ibo", mods
3cross the country lJuIt exhibit one or more of SIX IUtnnsic quallues sceniC, natural.
h.lstoric, ro:rco.tioual, nn:hDcological. or cultur.l1 contnbuung towards a unique tcD\Oel
experience; Dud
WHEREAS, to be considered for designation as. (l National SCCIUC BYWDV. n road
mu..1 posse!S ehDtDcler1stics of regjotllll significance wlthJn Bt lC35t one of the intrinsIc
qWllitY cOlegories: und
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WHERUS th. Flond, ""Y' Scel1le Highwoy conllllnS oil SIX mlnos'e qualtll...
and
WHEREAS. as of 2006. lhen: were 126 Nnllonnl Scalle Bywnys from 44 stnles
of whielt only 26 .Iso hnd been dcstllllnlcd .. All Amen..n Rondo, wltteh lira Sl/lIIIfiCOllt
Ivc.lly. nnllonolly and globally: ond
WllltREAS. the mnln benefil h) .cenic highwn)' dCStllllollon " resource
protection to pn:sc:rve. c:nh:mcc nnd mamtaln l."Omdor tc:soureas for futuro b"CllC'lUtlon:lIO
Cl\ioy: and
WHEREAS. th. sccoic hlghwo)' dcsllllluuon \\ tll promote nt ClI1lI- C\.onomu~
growth by genernllng an in=e m demand for .rowl industry SCI'VlCCS sueh OJ
l'CCI'c:Jhonnl tours. lod81n&. rdlGurnnlS. go, stallons ond other taun~l-rclrlled bu~messd
which wIll be 1,,1t m nil sectO", oftlte 10011 ""'lOamy. nnd
WIIEREAS. the bywny must denton.unte 'troll., c<lnunul1lty suppon nnd develop
Q corridor management plQJl thai dcscnbcs In dc-un Is the Pl'l:SO"\'Quon marke-lIn.... nnd
improvement stfolegJCS [('If the bywu). and
WHEREAS, the f10ridn "ei' SCCOIC Comdor ~Ihanec ma.tbcrslup in,ludes
reprcsmllltlves trom ull Flonda Kc)s chambers of C(lmmcrce. munu.lp3 Ih~. ..lDa federal
and state nKC'OCles notional. sUlle tlnd local parks; th~ Flondo Keys Notional MJ.nne
S.nctUDl')' and E\'C'rgludcs ",,0110n41 pnrk, non prolil organlZallons, bOnlOOWJlCTS
DSSUCUlliollS nnd pn\'nl~ \.~lIz~ns' ond
WIIERRAS. t,lumoruda. \ "loge of 1,lwld, (lhe 'Vlllugc') ucknowlcttg", thut
the Flond. Ke)'ll Scadc Comdor (tl,C "("omdor") pro,id,' .mpon.nl hlSloneol 'ecolc
~.iI.t_,t~ p ~,~f1 / -::f ";'
natuml, cultunll. a",hucolosi..1 nod """".tlOnal ....ou"'.. wlthm nnd ndj'WItto tho U.S.
Highwny I (the "Highwny") from Key Lurgu to Key West; nod
WHEREAS, the V1lIn~e, nlso neknLlwledgC3 that the mtnnslC qWllillC3 proVIded
by the C;omdor enh:m"" the dri,ing. biking. wnlking nnd paddltng e~pericnces. os well
as olher fOnn.ii of n:crC::luon; and
\\rHEREAS. the Comdor is u source for oducnllon. ellJoymau. healthy t:Xtr'CISC
and rcluxnhon Cor residents, and irlu.rnntlOnnJ and domestJt> \."J$ll0rs III the Flonuo Kc)'s.
.nd
WHERf:AS. Ihe \ IlInge Council .,f Islamornd., VIllage of Islunds. nlso
<=glllzes the Importnn"" of the dC3ilP'nhOn of U.S. Ii,gltwny I ns a Nnllonnl Scenic
Bywn)' All Amencnn Rond, nod
WIIEREAS, the Vlllnge Council of 1.lIul1orud., \dl.ge of Islnnds, bclte,es thnt
d.slsnntlOn of U,S, Hlghwny w; a Nauannl SC\.-rtIC B}v,Q) All Amen..n Rood WIll
1'0111:1' resource ,u~n1101l. a,: I.ulnk \\ell.b~n@. gcoLTlll n."."~"UlIdnn "clfar~ Wid
dlUCt111011 oflht' NSlde1\1s Wld .. 151tU,"" of the Village. Md
\\ ImREAS.tlte \1Iluge Coulleil .,f 1.lunlllr.da. Vdlll8c of Iol.nds, SllppOrts the
rronl0tlon. development I1ml mOlntenance of the Flo",ln Keys SCCIIIC C(lmdor, the
Flondn Keys Overs... Hcntnge fmll and the Flonwl Kevs O\c:rsC<l' Pnddltng 1 nlll; and
WHEREAS, the \ tllogo, benetits from the 1',,"lIOn of .."'tmS and pIonned
foclltues for the F10nda Key. Secruc Comdor. nnd
WHEREAS the \ tlla~e, where uppnJpnale. L\ III OS>lStlO furtl"T1n~ the Hunls of
the Floridn Keys Seeme Hlghwny Corridor \tanas""'ent Plnn .nd the Flondn Ke)'.
Ovc:rscus Hentngo TraIl Mn.t", Plnn: ll/ld
~~.....'0lJG/t. 1'''9'>3015
W"EREAS, the Vlllnge Council of "Inmorad.. V'II'llc of Island" finds thnt \1
is in the best interests of the Villose's community 10 QSSISland support the flond.' Keys
Scenie Comdor A1hanee 10 recoglllz1Og, pccsCJVlIIg and e"hnuclng the Flonlln I..cys
See-me Comdor
NOW THEREFORE BE IT Rf:SOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF ISLAMORADA. VlLI.AGK OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA. AS FOLLOWS:
~, BWlll!!, TIle nbO\ e recitals nre trvc nnd I.XIrrcet IlJKi arc
1Oetlll'ornted herein by tillS relerence.
~. Vllllllt!~ Council SIIDoon. n,. Village Council of Islamcrudn,
Vlllnge of 1.lands, hereby supports the Flendn Keys Scenic Comdor AlhDnce in its
efforts for 'llltional Scenu::: Byway All AJ1101CUn Rand demijllul1ol1 of U.S Highway J
liWIs!nJ, Efforth'e Dln~. 1'I1ls resolullon .ball become effecu\'c
immedlDtely UJ)OJ\ llJi adoption.
The fllregOlllg Resolution \\:illl ofh."fCd ~) Counclhnnn Rcd;wcrdl \\ho Ino\'cd for .IS
adoption on first rending This motion WQ.'i llCl,.'OI1Jed b\' CuunClI\\omun limn BOr4kl. nnd
upon hemg put h) D volC. the Vole wo.lj as Jnllo\\'~
r I\lAL \ OT!: A r ADOI'TIO"
V: LLAGE COUNCIL OF ISI AMORAIJA VILU,C1E UF ISLAI\DS
M.:)"or Dave Boemer \ ES
Vice MOl'or CDlhi 11111 YES
Counclhnan Don Achenbcrg YCS
Councllwomnn JIll Zimn Bor..kl YES
Councilman ~lIchoel Rcckwcrdl YES
PASSED AI'D ADOI'1'1:D ON THIS 2]" UAY OF ~IARCII. 2008,
__~~""Do Pogo 4 of 5
~
~ERNER. MAYOR
AlTEST.
t3~.~ ~
VILLAOE CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
FOR TIll' lJSE AND BENEFIT OF ISLAMORADA,
VILLAGE OF ISLANDS 0 L Y
VILLAGe ATTORNEY
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RESOLUTION NO. 08- ~._
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNlY TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (TDC), FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC BYWAY
CORRIDOR ALUANCE AND EFFORTS FOR NATIONAL
SCENIC BYWAYS AND ALL AMERICAN ROAD
DESIGNATION AND FUNDING IMPLEMENTATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
WHEREAS. In 1997 Clean Florida Keys . ppUed to the slate of Florida
Depallment of Transportation Scanlc Byways Program to designate the Florida Keys
OveJSllllS HighWay IS e state scenic highway: and -
WHEREAS, tha Florida Oapartment of Transpyrtation designated the Florida
Keys OWlraeas Highway a &1ala scenic highway in June 2001, and
WHEREAS, 111 July 2007, the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance was
established to be the Comclor Management Entity that Is responsible for implementing
the goals and objectll/lls of the Florida Keys Scanic Highway, and
WHEREAS. the slate scenic highways program allows appbcatlon to tho National
Scen1c Byways program for national recognlUon. and
WHEREAS, the National See",c Byways designation racognlzes those roads
across the count/)' that exhlb,t one or more of six I~".nslc qualities - scenic natura.
historic, recreational, archaeological, or culture' - contrlbuUng towards 8 unique travel
experience: and
WHEREAS. to be considered for designation e8 a National Scenic Byway. a lOad
must po&S8u charaClenatcs of regIOnal slan,flcanoo within at least one of the intrlMI'
qUIIllly categories end
.hI~./-ll(.t. Poge\cf4
WHEREAS the Flotfda Kays Scenic Highway contains all six Inttfnslc qualltlos;
and
WHEREAS, as of 2006, there are 126 Na~onal Scenic Byways from 44 states, of
which only 26 also ara designated os All AmerIcan Roads, which 81'9 significant locally,
naUonally. and globally, and
WHEREAS, the main benefit to scenic highway deslgna~on Is rasourco
protBdlon to presorve, enhance and maintain cortfdor resources for future ganeratlons
to enjoy; and
WHEREAS, the scenic highway daslgna~on will promota o""rell economic
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growth by generallng an Increase in damand for travel Industry servlcos such as
recroatlonal tours, lodging, restaurants, ges stations and other tOtJtfst-relsted
businesses, which will be fen In all sectors of the Iocalecooomy; a"!'l
WHEREAS, the byway must damonstrate strong community support and develop
a conidOr management plan that desctfbes in details the preservaUon, matf<etlng and
improWllllent S1I'81egles for the bywoy; and
Wl1EREAS. the Flotfda K~ Scenic Corridor AllIance membe<sh,p includes
representatives from all Florida K.,"" chambers of commerca mur"c:lpaUtles, and
federal and state agendas natlonal, atolo end local patf<e. tho Florid. Keys National
Manne Sanctuary and Everglades NaUonal Park, non-profit organizations homeowners
all&OClatlons and prlvale citizens, and
WHEREAS. TOC (the . JURISDICTIDN"), acknowledges that the Florida Keys
Scenic CorrIdor (the "Canido") provides Important hlstorical. &COnIc, natUral cultura.
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ardlaeologlca. snd rscreaUon&; rtlsoun:eo wtthln and adjacent to Ihe U,S. Highway 1
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the 'Highway") from Key Lsrgo to Key West and
WHEREAS, TOC also acknow\edges \hst Ihs inlMsle quallUes provided by \he
Corridor enhance the d~lIIng, biking, walking and paddling axpa~eneos, as wall as
other IOrms of _tIon, and
WHEREAS. the Corridor is a source tot educaUon, enjoyment, healthy exercisa
and ralaxaUon lOr resldenta, and internatIOnal snd domestic IIIallOrs to tha Rorlda Keys,
and
WHEREAS, ths TOC also recognizes the mportsnce ot the designation of U.S
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Highway 1 as a National Scenic Byway I All Ame~can Road; and
WHEREAS. the TOC believes that designaUon of U S Highway 1 as a NsUonal
Scenic Byway , All American Road wtD foster resource preservatIOn, ~nomlc well.
being, general recreational walfare and educaUon of the residents and visilOrs of
Monroo County; and
WHEREAS. the TOC SUPllOltS the promoUon, d<lvolopment and maintenance of
the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor. the Florida Keys Ovensees Ho~tege Trail and Ihe
Florlds Keys Ovensess Peddling Trail; snd
WHEREAS, Monroe County benefits from the 10000tlon of exlBllng and planned
fselUdes for the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor. and
WHEREAS, the TOC, where sppropriate. will aaslst In fUr1herlng the goals of the
Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor Management Plan and the Florida Keys
Overseas Heritage T rell Moster Plen; snd
WHEREAS. tho TOC find. that It ia In tho boat intoroota 01 tho oommunity to
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assfst and support the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance in recognizing, preserving
and enhancing the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOC OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The TOC hereby IUPports the Flortde Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance
in Its efforts for Natlonal Scenic Byway I All American Road designeUon of U.S
Highway 1
Section 2. This resolution shan become effectIVe ,mmedlately UIlO" It I
adoptlon
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Monroe County Tounlt Development Coune:
Monroe County, Florida, at a meeUng of the Board held on t~e 25th day of March 2008
Commluloner OJ Gennaro m
Mr. FItm ~
Mr. Hernandez
Ms Irwin ~
Mr Ml\IUillI ~
Mayor McPhenson ~r'
Mr. Rego 't
Mr Varela "t~
Mr Wrfght W
MONROECOUNTYTOURISTD~Jtr,~~NTY
Chairman
Seal
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Spoeoo'" by: WonlIlnpoo ..d But
RESOLtmON ~I
A RESOLtmON OF THE CITY OF MARATHON, FLORIDA.
SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC CORRIDOR
ALLIANCE'S EWORTS FOR NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAYS
AND ALL AMERICAN ROAD DESIGNA nON AND FVNDlNG
IMPLEMENTATIOS FOR u.s. HIGHWAY I: AND PROVlDlNG
fOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS. the Florida Keys Sc<nIc Corrido, AIlIanco mcmbenblp inchldco
JCprCSCnllllives flom all Florida Keys Cbambcn of Common:e; federol and ..... oa<ncico
and DlUIIlcfpahdcs: nadonaJ. _ and local parts; the F10nda Keys National Marino
SanctuoJy and Em;lodcs National Pm. non-profl' orvnJzatio.... homcowum
wociJllIoalI and pnvDlO cld...... and
WHEREAS, the City of MlIJIIlhon (the "CIty") ocImowfcdses IbI1I tho Flonda
Keys ScenIc Corridor i lbo "Conidor"} provides imporulIlI historical. .....ie. IIlllwuJ.
cul1unII, arcbacoloalcal and lIOCJC4t1onaJ .....un:n wflhln and adjllOC1l1 '0 Ihc U S.
HlaIlWl)' 1 (Ihc "HI aIlwmY'1 fiom Key lMao \0 Key w...: and
WHEREAS. lbo inlrinslo qlllllid., provided by tho Conldor cnhanco thc drivlna,
biklna. walkins. paddhna and othcJ fonns of rocn:lllion: and
WHEREAS, the Corridor i> elJo . _ for oducatIon, cqjoymcn~ hcoIth)'
cxerclse and ..1""",lon fb, rcsidcn... and InlCmlIlionol and dotllCSllc vlsl_ to the
FlorIdA Ke).. and
WHEREAS. tile C.ty CoWlClI a1Io I"ClCOllDi= IbI1I dcsillJllll!on of the HiallWCY as
. Nallonal Scenic Bywa) , All American Road is slll"lflCllllt locall), nadoll8l1y and
JIobalJy:GIld
WHEREAS, the City Council belJoves lbo' dedBJlOlion of lbo HishWll) .. .
Notional ScenIc Byway. All AmenclIII Rood will footer resource pr=rYlIllOIt, economic
welJ.bcm80 80neraI recreatlonal welfare and educotlon of the rcsldenlS and visitors of the
C.ty. and
WHEREAS, lhc City COUIlCll sUppoIIS the promotion. dew:lopmenl and
maintenance of the Flonda Ke)') ScenIc CorrIdor. the Florido Keys Overseu Hcritqe
Trail and lhc florIdA Ke)') Overs=s Paddllna Trail. and
WIIEREA8. the City. \\1l<re appropnalC. will ...... !II lIutherillll tho aOllls 01 tho
Florida Ke)'I Scenlc Hlall\\1l)' Conldor Mmtoaemen. PI.. and the Florida Keys Ovcncas
HcnllgC TI1Iil Muler Plan. and
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WHEREAS. the City Council finds tlllIl .. ,. lD the best in........ of tho M...thon
commUDlty to _$I ond support the Florida Xey. Scenic Conidor Alliance m
~ pmcrvIna IlIId cnhllnclna the FloridA Key. Sc:crtic Comdor.
'lOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MARATHON. noRIDA, that
SedIoD 1. Tho abo"" rocital. "'" true and comet ond incorporoted Ilereln.
Se<doD 1 Tho City Counc: I ben:by supports tbe Florida Ke).. ~e
Corridor Alliance m ,IS eflbns (or NllIlOllll1 Scenic B)'WllY All Amerh,,,,, Road
dcslanaton oW.S, HlahWllY I
sectloD J Thh """,lutloa dtalllakeoll<ct 'mmedillldy upon 'IS odoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by Iho City COllDCtl of Iho CII)' of Mamhon.
Florida, IhIs II th day o( Man:b. 2008
THE CITV OF MARATHON. FLORIDA
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AYES' Cinque, Temposl. Vosil, Bull
NOES None
ABSENT Worthinaton
ABSTAIN None
A1TEST:
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Olano Clavier. City Clm
(Cll) Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORIII AND LEGALITY FOR THE USE AND RELIANCE
OF THE ClT\' OF MARATHON, nORlDA ONLY:
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Approved Mayor Agenda Item No.
Veto
Override
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION URGING THE U.S. SECRETARY OF
TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE THE OVERSEAS
HIGHWAY/U.S. 1 IN THE FLORIDA KEYS AS ONE OF
"AMERICA'S BYWAYS"
WHEREAS, the National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) was established within the
federal highway administration in the U.s. Department of Transportation under the intermodal
surface transportation efficiency act of 1991, and reauthorized in 1998 under the transportation
equity act for the 21 st century; and
WHEREAS, under the NSBP, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation recognizes certain
roads as either "National Scenic Byways" or "All-American Roads" based on their
archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic qualities; and
WHEREAS, there are 125 such designated routes in 44 states, and the Federal Highway
Administration refers to "National Scenic Byways" or "All-American Roads" collectively as
"America's Byways"; and
WHEREAS, among the routes designated as "America's Byways" are well-known
roads, such as Route 66, the Las Vegas Strip, and California's Route 1, as well as some lesser
known yet equally significant routes, such as the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway in Utah and
Kentucky's Wilderness Road Heritage Highway; and
WHEREAS, one route that is noticeably absent from the list of "America's Byways" is
the Overseas Highway/U.S. I in the Florida Keys; and
Agenda Item No.
Page No.2
WHEREAS, the Overseas Highway is a 126-mile road that connects some 100 islands
that make up the archipelago of subtropical islands that comprise the Florida Keys; and
WHEREAS, leaving from South Miami-Dade County to Key West, the Overseas
Highway includes some 42 bridges, and provides scenic vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, the
aquamarine waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and countless offshore islands; and
WHEREAS, much of the Overseas Highway is built on the railroad bed of Henry
Flagler's famous Overseas Railroad, and many of Flagler's original bridges remain; and
WHEREAS, as the Key West Citizen newspaper recently observed, "the Overseas
Highway retains its grandeur even for those who have traversed it for a lifetime"; and
WHEREAS, in 2001, the State of Florida designated the Overseas Highway as "scenic";
and
WHEREAS, the list of National Historic Sites includes three bridges that are part of the
Overseas Highway: Long Key, Bahia Honda and the old Seven Mile; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance, a non-profit organization, is
working to have the Overseas Highway named one of America's Byways; and
WHEREAS, designation as one of America's Byways not only makes a route eligible for
federal transportation grants that are not otherwise available, but also promotes tourism and the
local economy, as many travelers make it a point to visit each of the National Scenic Byways,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board:
Section 1. Supports the designation of the Overseas Highway/U.S. 1 in the Florida
Keys as one of America's Byways.
Agenda Item No.
Page No.3
Section 2. Urges the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to designate the Overseas
Highway as one of America's Byways.
Section 3. Urges the Florida Secretary of Transportation to support the designation of
the Overseas Highway as one of America's Byways.
Section 4. Urges Florida's Congressional Delegation to support the designation of
the Overseas Highway/U.S. 1 in the Florida Keys as one of America's Byways.
Section 5. Directs the Clerk of the Board to transmit a certified copy of this
resolution to the Members of Florida's Congressional Delegation, the Secretary of the U.S.
Department of Transportation, the Director of the Federal Highway Administration, the Chair
and Members of the Miami-Dade State Legislative Delegation, the Florida Secretary of
Transportation, the Mayor and Members of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners, and the President of the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance.
The Prime Sponsor of the foregoing resolution is Commissioner Rebeca Sosa. It was
offered by Commissioner , who moved its adoption. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner and upon being put to a vote, the vote
was as follows:
Bruno A. Barreiro, Chairman
Barbara J. Jordan, Vice-Chairwoman
Jose "Pepe" Diaz Audrey M. Edmonson
Carlos A. Gimenez Sally A. Heyman
Joe A. Martinez Dennis C. Moss
Dorrin D. Rolle Natacha Seijas
Katy Sorenson Rebeca Sosa
Sen. Javier D. Souto
Agenda Item No.
Page No.4
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this day of
, 2008. This resolution shall become effective ten (10) days after the date
of its adoption unless vetoed by the Mayor, and if vetoed, shall become effective only upon an
override by this Board.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY ITS BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
HARVEY RUVIN, CLERK
By:
Deputy Clerk
Approved by County Attorney as
to form and legal sufficiency.
Jess M. McCarty
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0 MIAMI BEACH AREAS:
October 16, 2008 (305) 934-9441
Ms. Judy Hull
President
Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance
PO Box 501930
Marathon, FL 33050
Dear Ms. Hull:
As the Representative of the Florida Keys in Congress, I am delighted to express
my support for the nomination of US 1 as the Florida Keys National Scenic Byway and
All American Road, and I commend you for your diligence in pursuing this designation.
I have seen USl grow to become a focal artery of our community, a place along
which many of South Florida's greatest scenic vistas and local businesses are located.
This designation is an important step in furthering both visitors' and residents'
appreciation for our natural scenic road.
Once again, I offer my support for the establishment of US 1 as the Florida Keys
National Scenic Byway and All American Road, and I look forward to working with you
in the future.
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October 9. 2008
J~dy HItII. Presideltl
Ronda Kc.yo Sccrm CofridtJr AIDiancc (FKSCA)
P.O Box 501930
Mnmd1ol1l. FL 33050
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I 8IllI wrUing [0 you llll &1Ippc:rrt of dlablUIJi:nB USoI IS ahe F1DridI1. KAlys Ntiti6rud &:Mtt: ~
tmd AIl.4mericlrn RfNJtl.
As lIhe SenClfOcr for 1bt: FlIQrido Keys. I hil\'c often traveled on 1IS-1 to tbl3 wottdetful Florida
Jewel. Ie tr:ul)' 1S a bl"emlw.tt~ ~ UJS.l is J:IllI:ugDized r::Il!ll1~(IfrUII1RWlW'e 000 WL1b
this -e,ualiQn. lIle corricfar will nllow vtsitons from moollld the woddI to drive. wa:1k, biblll11d
poddk 1015 mules of one of tile mc!lt scerulc- and reCl'e'3fiolliBl pllaces ill the worid.
s.Brtiog from Key Latg&:!:IId ertldana m Key WC$l, 01,0" bywD)' uavcl'.cr will cxpc~ beiwlilflil
"illleS o-vcu 41 hiSWlIic bridges bcfweem IWO major boc:Iles ot 'Walea'; die Ouif of M~ioo &lid
AtlDll.tl.c Ocean_ lrnaigbIe 'berm8.1lI:I1.e 1.0 llWim, fish, snorkct. dive,. p8ll1dle. bib. bib. CBrrIp. Iu:Id
wild!liJa wr;1t:h Ql11both Bides of tlllls corridor ]r'I!I8f routJd. Not ~y pllU:J:S in tile worJd C8D boast
the wondcrtW wcaL1te1. ~ DDd. iiIC&:81eI')' .vilC" os litis.
I SlIOmgly support the Aoaid.:fl K.eYll se.emc: Conicfor An~ (FKSCA) and their effucrt to
establish 1)$~11l5 die FIari4a Kd',PtI MrlUJNGI Sc.MJe S,lMllU'14 All A~ R<<Id. J believe
tbks. dcalgnaIloo will srwJly benefit t'hc Floric1o Ke)'8 COl'lllllUlUty. YOIl hav-e my full and
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Govemor
Environmental Protection Jeff Kottkamp
MaIjory Stoneman Douglas Building Lt. Governor
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard Michael W. Sole
TaIJahassee, Florida 32399-3000
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September 24, 2008
Judy Hull, President
Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance
P.O. Box 501930
Marathon, FL 33050
Dear Ms. Hull:
On behaH of the Florida Deparbnent of Environmental Protection's Office of Greenways
and Trails, I would like to express support for the establishment of US1 as the Florida
Keys National Scenic Byway and All American Road. Through our work to develop
the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, we are keenly aware of this highway's
significance. The Office of Greenways & Trails is pleased to join with the Florida Keys
Scenic Corridor Alliance in seeking this designation for US1.
When completed, .the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail (FKbHT) is designed to
provide:safe, continuous multi-use bigrcle and pedestriail access for 106 miles D'om Key
Largo to Key West. With over 40 miles ofexisting trail, the FKOHT already serves as a
recreational greenway for hiking, running, bicycling, in-line skating/sightseeing, fishing
and kayaking. We look forward to the continued development of tl1e FKOHT and the
addition of educational. kiosks, picnic areas, scenic overlooks, fishing piers and cat
walks, boat ramps and Water access points -all easily accessIble from US1.
With its rich history, extraordinary scenery and abundant recreational resources, the
Florida Keys are a popular destination worldwide. We appreciate the opportunity to
support the designation of USl as a National Scenic Byway and All American Road - a
fitting tribute for the road that leads to the southernmost point of the United States.
Sincerely,
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Jena B. Brooks, Director
Office of Greenway & Trails
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"More Protection, Less Process"
www.dep.state,fl./Is
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21950 W__"Il1I
IIla PIDo 1Cc1. FL 3J04l
Pbono. (305) m.ZD9 I'os' (305) 871.367'
September 23. 2008
Judy Hull, Pmiclenl
Plorida Keys SeeDIC Corridor AIIian...
P. O. Box 501930
MIl8Ihon.I'L330SO --- . ~.~---- .~-'---'''''_.
Dear MJ. Hull
This letter i. in 5IIppon ortbo establishment orus 1 as tho FIoridD Keys NatIotItd Scatlc
s,-, IlIcI All A......u. RoIId. This cIesipuioJI will greatly beneftt Ilea visitors by
b1ghhghllna some orthe best OpportunitIes in the United SllIIeI for ecotounsm, such os
drivloa. woIldng. bildoa. IlIcIlauncbl"8 _lonaI vessels alo"8thls 0XU8llI'CIin0ry 106-
mile route through tho Floncla Keys
US 1 not only allows yesr-1'OUlllI visitors to paniapOll In commorc:ialtnulUl actiYtlies. but
provides easy _ to tho greatest useta the Keys bave to olTer - dS wtIdhfe and Wldely-
varied habitaU AI you may know, Ilolbgo lands, wilc1111b, and WIl.... cInIw appraximlldy
'729.400 visitors OIttIUlIly, all orwblch lIlUIt ITlVd US lto t:Xjlet\em:e tho oatUraI wonclen
tbulllI hont. Vwto", Il1'O able to swim, ftsh, snorbI. clive, padcIIo, hit.. lilt.. photograph lI1llI
VIew wildlife within the nllllga bounlWy Thoso vlsllOlllll'O provided an educational
oxporlonco t/uouaI1 our V'lIitor Center. Blue Ho", WllIOII, and ManlIIo TralI.
Tho Notional Key Dear Ilolbgo WIll do everything possible to assist with the nomInatIon
proooss IlIcI the Ollhancement orlbo US I Conidor. 1100II: fbrwanl to wortcina WIth tho
Florida Kayo Scenic Corridor AIIian... now. ancI in the futulC.
Slnccrdy
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Karen HlUier
Deputy Ilolbgo Managor
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September 23, 2008
Judy Hull. P....ldenl
Florido Keys S'COI' Comdor AII'a1llX!
P.O. 80. 501930
Moralhon, PL 33050
Dear Ms. Hull
I om writing 10 you ID sUpporl of estoblislung USI as die FIDrida "')'" Na/lanal S"nlc
By.....). and All Am.rlclI1I Rood.
USI is ollUldy 0 nOllOnollr=sur< and \\ilh Ih.. dCliignollOn. the ""mdor wll! oUO\\ "s,lo",
tium oround world to dove, Wll1k. bike und puddle 106 1011", of one of Ihe most so,,"," and
~(,"I..:n.'i:ltIOnal pllll:cs illlhe world.
SllutlO8 &om Ke) Largo and cndlO8 in Koys W",I. our byway truvelcr will cxpcricn''C
bcouufuJ vlsUlS over 41 historic bridg'" between two 100jor bodl", of WUler, the Gulf of
Me.loo And AllAntie Occon Imagine being oble 10 SWIDl, fish, snorkel. dive. paddle, hIke.
bike, camp. and wildlife "Oleb on both ,id.. of this comdor ~ NOI \DailY places In
lho world C411 b<wt lhe wondcrl\Jl ",eaOO. rec....llon IUld s""'tCl} such os Ihis_
Vou have my support and 1 will do C\'Of}'th,ng pos..ble to ...151 Wldt dte nonlinDllOll pr.....
nnd Ihe enhAncemenl of Ihe US I Conidor
J bope to lead thol1rst om",ol Florida Keys NallOnol Sceni. Byw.yTourl
SIIIccn:ly,
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Mol'Jlllfl MePh.....n
Mayor
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qtttp of l.apton
P.O. Box 778
Long Key, Florida 33001
Norman S Anderson Phone: 305-684-4687
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Judy Hull. I'n:s1dtnl
Florida Keys Scenlc Corridor AlIUmc:c
POBox 501930
Mannhon. FL 33050
Scptomber II, 2008
Dcor Judy
I am wriliDlllD )00 in 5uppon of CSllIbllsblna US I os tho Frorlt/JJ Irqs NtItIoMl Sallk ~""O' GIld AU
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US I II aIrclIdy a noUonollrl:lSW\l. This doslllJUllion "ill oJlow vultors liom omund world lD drivc, walk
bike & paddJe 106 miles ofoncoflhc mosl stenk: and n:cn:aIIonoI plnces In the world.
SlllrIing flam Key Lcrso and cndI"llin Keys WCSl, our by.."oy In,,,dcr will cxpcriCllCC beautiful vislllS
over 41 historie bridges belweCIIlWO major bodl.. of "1IIcr. lhc Gulf of Mexico and AlIlmlie Ocean
IIOII/llnC bclng able 10 swim. flsb, suorla:l. dh'C, poddl.. hike. bll<o, c:amp. and wildlife wntch on both Jldcs
oflhls COIridor JIf!1L.l11lJDSl, NOIIlllll\Y plllllCIln lhc world ClIO bo:Ist the wonderful \WIUber. "",remion and
secnay IlUCh OS Ihis.
You have my suppen os Mayor of the Cil)' orLnytao, Florida thaI I will do cverythi"ll pO$51'bI01O llSSisl
with the nominlltIon process and lhc cnhnncmlcnt of the US I Corridor.
I rcauJarly make use oflbc biJ<c polh on Lana Key, I support any otron 10 upgtlldc and lOOlIIllIin lhc US I
conidor, In order that visil... and rcsidmlS nlike O1lIy cqjoy and apprccllllC Ibc unique beauty of Ibc
Flonda Keys.
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August 20, 2008
Judy Hull, President
Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance
P.O. Box 501930
Marathon, FL 33050
Dear Judy:
I am writing to you in support of establishing US1 as the Florida Keys National Scenic
Byway and All American Road. US 1 is already a national treasure and with this
designation, the corridor will allow visitors from around world to drive, walk, bike and
paddle 106 miles of one of the most scenic and recreational places in the world.
Starting from Key Largo and ending in Keys West, our byway traveler will experience
beautiful vistas over 41 historic bridges between two major bodies of water, the Gulf of
Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. Imagine being able to swim, fish, snorkel, dive, paddle,
hike, bike; camp, and wildlife watch on both sides of this corridor year round. Not many
places in the world can boast the wonderful weather, recreation and scenery such as
this.
You have my support as your State Representative, and I will do everything possible to
assist with the nomination process and the enhancement of the US 1 Corridor. With this
notable distinction, I would be happy to lead the first official Florida Keys National
Scenic Byway Tour!
7J:.elY
Ron Saunders
State Representative
District 120
United States Department of the Interior
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks
40001 State Road 9336
Homestead. Florida 33034
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K1S'17 JUl 1 4 2008
To Whom It May Concern:
Subject: National Designation for the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor
Since portions of Everglades National Park fall within the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor, the
Park and the Corridor complement each other. .. in many special ways:
. Designated by the United Nations as a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve,
and Wetland of International Significance, Everglades National Park is recognized for its
natural values by the global community.
. In common with natural environments of the Florida Keys, Everglades National Park hosts
Caribbean species found in the southern tip of Florida. but nowhere else in the United States.
Examples include the American Crocodile, White-crowned Pigeon, and about 100 species of
West Indian trees. Visitors from around the world come here to learn about and enjoy such
wonders.
. Both the Florida Keys and Everglades National Park are premier recreational destinations:
people from the United States and overseas alike visit these places for their fishing, birding,
paddling, hiking and sightseeing opportunities. Where else in the United States can you fish
for tarpon, walk through a tropical hardwood hammock, and enjoy both sunrise and sunset
over stunning emerald waters?
. The region, due to its unique geographic and natural influences, is the site of distinctive
historic, cultural, and archaeological values, including Henry Flagler's historic Overseas
Railway, the "Conch" (Bahamian) culture, and archeological sites dating back to South
Florida's original native inhabitants.
The Interpretive Master Plan for the Florida Keys Scenic Highway calls for a variety of visitor
facilities and exhibits, some ofwmch will include infonnation on Everglades National Park. Because
the park lacks a visitor facility in the Upper Florida Keys, such facilities will serve to enlighten
visitors about the unique treasures within :Everglades National Park as well as the Florida Keys.
Sincerely.
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Dan B. Kimball
Superintendent
,..,y~ UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
. ~ . National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
\ ./ NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE
~- FlorIda Ke~ National MarIne Sanctuary
33 East Quay Road
Key West, Fl 33040
June 24, 2008
Mrs. Judy Hull
Executive Director
Islamorada Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
P.O. Box 915
Islamorada, FL 33036
Dear Judy:
Thank you for your recent presentation to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Advisory Council (SAC or Council) regarding the status of the Florida Keys Scenic Highway
Corridor Alliance. Your presentation was most infonnative and the Council requested that I
convey to you their unanimous support for this effort.
The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council is comprised of 21 members
representing diverse stakeholder interests throughout the Florida Keys including fishing,
diving, tourism, research, and local governments. These leaders provide recommendations
based on a consensus opinion related to marine resource management issues. This body is
uniquely qualified to evaluate the merits of a broad range of topics and is very well positioned
to offer an expert opinion related to the benefits and appropriateness of a Scenic Byway
designation for US HWY 1.
During discussion of the proposed designation at their June 17,2008 meeting, the Council
clearly agreed that the Florida Keys Scenic Highway (US HWY 1) meets each of the six
intrinsic qualities for designation and that such a designation would have long tenn benefits to
both the community and the natural and cultural resources of the Florida Keys. As the
Superintendent of the FKNMS, I fully concur with this recommendation and offer our
commitment and support to the eftbrts of the Alliance. Please feel free to include this letter of
support with your application or contact me for additional information. We wish you the best
of luck for a successful outcome to this important designation.
Sincerely,
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COR David A. Score, NOAA
Superintendent
Cc: B. Popham/Chair o'!~
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Appendix E
Operating Bylaws
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This Instrument Prepared Bv:
Robert K. MlDer, Esq.
Cunningham, Miller & WIlliams, P.A.
1975 Overseas Highway
Merathon, Florida 33050
(305) 743-9418
BYLA WS
OF
FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC CORRIDOR ALLIANCE, INC.
A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION
ARTICLE I - CORPORATE NAME, ADDRESS AND FISCAL YEAR
1.1. Corporate Name. The name of the organization is the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance, Inc., a
not for profit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida.
1.2 Principal Office. The principal office for the transaction of the Corporation's business shall be at the
office of the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Coordinator, 2975 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida
33050 in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
1.3. Fiscal Year. The Corporation's t]~.El!1 year shall end on the ~Oth day ofJun~.of each year.
ARTICLE 11- GENERAL CORPORA TE PURPOSE
2.1 General Corporate Purpose. The Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance is organized exclusively
for charitable, civic, educational and historic preservation purposes.
2.2 Prohibited Acts. This Corporation shall, at all times refrain from discriminatory, partisan and
sectarian acts, and shall not sponsor or support any legislative activities, positions, candidates or
functions.
2.3 Non.Discrimination. The organization shall comply with all applicable laws concerning non.
discrimination and agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment,
contractor, or other person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or
physical or mental handicap where the handicap does not affect an individual's ability to perfonn in a
contractual or employment position
ARTICLE ill - SPECIFIC CORPORATE PURPOSES
3.1. Specific Corporate Purposes. The Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance is organized for the
following specific purposes:
a. To serve as the Corridor Management Entity (CME) that will perpetually administer, manage,
and monitor the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor, including the ':f.lorida Keys Scenic Highway", the
"Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail", and the ':floIida Keys Paddling Trail";
b. Generally to do all things and transact all business which any person or individual may
lawfully do, not inconsistent with the rights and purposes of a not-for-profit corporation,
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provided, however, the Corporation shall not engage in any activities prohibited under Chapter
617, Florida Statutes, lncluding without limitation, those activities expressly prohibited under
Section 617.0835, Florida Statutes;
c. To conduct its business affairs as a corporation not-for-profit under the laws of the State of
Florida, and to qualify under ..s~~tion 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a tax exempt
organization with no view to pecuniary gain or profit to its members, and with no part of the
income to be distributable to its Members, Directors, or Officers;
d. To educate the public, volunteers and Florida Keys Scenic Highway and Florida Keys
Overseas Heritage Trail professionals in matters relating to scenic Byways, Greenways and Trails
designated by state and federal units of government;
e. To collaborate with cities, non-profits, tourist development organizations, and Monroe County
Offices to choreograph event programming;
f. To initiate, coordinate and monitor plans, strategies and events of the Florida Keys Scenic
Highway Corridor Management Plan and Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plan, and
to serve as a clearinghouse for funding opportunities for all entities along the Scenic Highway
and Heritage Trail;
g. To conduct research for the benefit of byways and byway organizations for both the Florida
Keys Scenic Highway (FKSH) and the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail (FKOHll;
h. To carry out charitable byway related projects not addressed by other organizations;
i. To develop human, financial and other resources and promote scenic byways both the Florida
Keys Scenic Highway (FKSH) and the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail (FKOHT) for the
enjoyment of the public;
j. To maintain communication between the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance interest groups
and individuals;
k. To give recognition to significant achievements relating to byways and trails; and
1. To develop partnerships with units of government and sectors.
ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP
4.1 Eligibility, Rights and Obligations of Membership. Membership will be open to any individual or
organization interested in furthering the purposes of the organization. Membership is granted upon the
receipt of a membership application and membership dues.
4.2 Dues. From time to time, the Board of Directors will determine the amount and terms of dues. The
Board may elect to accept contributions of goods and services in lieu of cash payment of dues.
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4.3 Classes of Membership. There is a single class of voting membership. Membership is available in
the following categories:
a. Regular Member;
b. Corporate Member; and
c. Government Member
4.4. Enrollment. The Corporation shall keep an accurate and up-to-date list of the names and addresses
of all Members.
4.5. Termination of Membership. Membership in this Corporation shall be terminated in anyone of the
following manners:
(a) By voluntary written resignation;
(b) For good cause upon a majority vote of the Board at which a quorum is present;
(c) By expulsion for any violation of these By-laws, or any rules or regulations adopted by this
Corporation; or
(d) By voluntary or involuntary dissolution of the Member if the Member is a corporation, finn or
other business entity.
4.6. Cessation of Membership Rights Upon Termination. Upon the termination of a membership, the
right to vote and otherwise participate in the Corporation shall cease. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
before any Membership shaIl cease against a Member's will, he or she shall be given an opportunity to be
heard by the Board, unless absent from Monroe County at the time of termination.
4.7. Corporation and Other Business Entities. Should any Member of the Corporation be a partnership,
association or corporation, it shall designate in writing the name of the person authorized to represent it in
its relations with the Corporation and may from time to time designate such representative
by written notice delivered to the Corporation.
4.8. Membership Not Transferable. Except as otherwise provided herein, memberships may not be
transferred.
4.9. Reinstatement of Member. Any Member having been terminated and wishing again to become a
member may be reinstated at any time upon receipt of written application for such reinstatement and the
advance payment of any dues for the period in which such reinstatement becomes effective.
4.10. Good Standing. No Member shall be considered to be in good standing if delinquent in any
financial obligations to the Corporation.
4.11 Membership Rights. No Member shall have any vested right, interest or privilege of, in or to the
assets, functions affairs or franchises with the Corporation, or any rights, interest or privilege which may
be transferable or inheritable, or which shall continue if Membership ceases, or while not in good
standing.
ARTICLE V. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
5.1. Board Role, Size and Compensation: The Board of Directors is responsible for overall policy and
direction of the organization, and may delegate responsibility for day-to-day operations to an Executive
Committee consisting of the elected officers of the Corporation. The Board will have no fewer than three
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(3), nor more than ten (10) standing Directors, each of whom shall be a voting Director, and one (1) Ex
Officio Member of the Board which shall be held by the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Coordinator. Ex
Officio Members of the Board shall be voting members. In addition to the voting members, the Director
of the Federal Highway Administration Scenic Byway Program and the Director of America's Byways
Resource Center are invited non-voting members of the Advisory Board. Directors receive no
compensation but may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses.
5.2 Initial Directors. Until the Corporation's first annual meeting of members the incorporators and
their appointees will serve as the Board of Directors. At that first annual meeting the Incorporators will
then elect the succeeding Board of Directors. The first succeeding Director so elected will serve a one-
year term, the second elected a two-year term, the third a three-year term, the fourth a one-year term, the
fifth a two-year term and so on provided that elected Directors will be balanced so that approximately one _
third of the appointments expire at the end of each calendar year. From time to time thereafter the Board
may elect or reelect an individual_to a vacant voting Director position provided the total of appointed
vQting Directors will not exceed ten at any time. Mid-term appointments to fill a vacancy resulting from a
Director's resignation or termination will be filled only to the end of the resigned or terminated Director's
term. Directors may be reappointed. Members of the organization may nominate individuals for the
Board's consideration as Directors. In selecting Dire~tors, the Board will give due consideration to
balancing representation from various geographic sections of the country and from the public and non-
public sectors.
5.3. Director Districts. The ten (10) standing directorships shall be filled by two (2) representatives
from each of five geographic Districts similar to the Districts established by the Monroe County D.A.C.
ARTICLE VI - CORPORATE FuNDS
6.1 Money. All monies received by the Corporation shall be used and administered for the benefit of, and
exclusively for the purposes of, the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance
6.2. Dues. Dues are to be payable annually, in an amount to be established by the Board of Directors.
New Members applying for membership shall submit dues with the membership application.
ARTICLE vn - MANAGEMENT
7.1. Directors. The business and property shall be managed by the Officers and Board of Directors of
this organization. Initially there will be Ten (10) Standing Directors and One (1) Ex Officio Member of
the Board. Election of Directors will take place at the Annual Membership Meeting in February of each
year. The Directors, by majority vote, may increase or reduce the number of Directors from time to time,
and may appoint Directors to serve in any additional positions created until the next following meeting of
the members, provided, however, that at no time
shall there be less than three (3) Directors.
7.2. Management of Affairs. The Board of Directors shall manage the affairs of the Corporation, with
the authority to engage and discharge employees and agents of Corporation, admit, suspend, or expel
Members, create and appoint committees and to do everything necessary and desirable to conduct the
business of the Corporation, in accordance with these By-laws. The Board of Directors shall be
empowered to transact any and all business of the Corporation at any properly noticed meeting at which a
majority of the sitting Board Members are present, and shall control the funds of the organization and
consider and decide all questions of policy.
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7.3. Meetings. Meetings of the various boards and Committees shall be scheduled as follows:
a. The full Board of Directors shall meet on not less than a quarterly basis, or as may be
required;
b. The Executive Board shall meet as may be required;
c. Advisory Board Meetings shall be scheduled as required; however, Advisory Board
Members are encouraged to attend regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of
Directors.
7.3. Agreements. No Officer, Agent or other person shall have the power or authority to bind the
Corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable for any purpose,
without Board approval.
7.4. Designation of Depositories. The Board shall designate the bank or banks for depository and
drawing purposes.
7.5. Term. The terms of office for the Directors of the Corporation shall be as specified in Section 5.2
herein-above. A Director's term shall end on the expiration of same or until such time as a successor is
elected and/or until earlier resignation, death or removal. Directors shall be nominated by the Board of
Directors and shall be elected by an annual meeting or special meeting of the membership called for such
a purpose. Directors shall be elected by a majority vote of the Members who are present and in good
standing at said meeting.
7.6. Voting. Each Director shall possess one (1) vote in matters coming before the Board; however, the
President of the Board of Directors shall not cast a vote other than to break a tie. Directors may not vote
by proxy.
7.7. Removal of Directors. Any Director may be removed from office by an absolute majority vote of
the Membership present at any meeting of the membership of the Corporation. Notice of the proposed
removal of a Director must be given to such Director prior to the date of the meeting at which such
removal is to be voted upon. Such notice of the Director must state the cause for the proposed removal.
Any Director may be removed from office after missing three (3) consecutive meetings within the fiscal
year.
7.8. Vacancies. Any vacancy occurring on the Board by reason of death, resignation or removal of a
Director shall be filled by the remaining Directors. Such appointee shall serve during the unexpired term
of the Director whose position has become vacant. The Board of Directors may appoint an interim
Director to serve until the next Annual Meeting of the Membership.
7.9. Conflict of Interest. Board members have an obligation to conduct business within guidelines that
prohibit actual or potential conflicts of interest according to Florida Statutes, Chapter 617.0832.
ARTICLE VIII - OFFICERS
8.1 Officers. The Officers of the Corporation shall consist of: President, Vice President, Secretary and
Treasurer. The Board of Directors shall elect officers from members of the Board of Directors.
8.2 Vacancies. A vacancy occurring in any office shall be filled by the Board.
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8.3. Election of Officers. Election of Officers shall take place at the first meeting of the Board of
Directors after the Annual Membership Meeting. Newly elected Officers will take office at the end of said
meeting. Officers shall serve for a period of one (1) year, or until such time as a successor is elected.
8.4. President. The President shall be Chairman of the Board and, as such, shall be the Executive Officer
of the Corporation. The President shall preside over all meetings of the Board, and general meetings. He
or she shall have general and active management of the business of the Corporation and shall see that all
orders and resolutions of the Board are carried into effect, and shall fix the time and place of all meetings.
The President will appoint chairpersons to supervise all standing committees and shall be ex-officio of all
standing committees, except the Nominating Committee. The President of the Corporation, when serving
in the capacity of Chairman of the Board, shall not be a voting member of the Board of Directors.
8.S. Vice President. The Vice President shall assist the President in the discharge of his duties as
required and shall preside in all meetings and perform the duties of President in the absence or disability
of the President or In the event said office becomes vacant for any reason.
8.6. Secretary. The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings, attend to all correspondence and file all
papers for reference, who also give all notices required by statutes, By-Jaws or resolution.
8.7. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have charge of all funds of the Corporation, shall deposit funds in
such manner as directed by the Board. Treasurer shall pay bills and give receipts for their payments.
Treasurer shall pay by check bills authorized by the Board and shall receive and file vouchers for such
payment. The checkbook shall be kept at a central location to be designated by the Board of Directors.
Treasurer's accounts and vouchers shall always be open to the Board and Members of the Corporation. A
financial report shall be given at each Board and General Meeting. Treasurer's books shall be audited
annually as required by state law and DEP guidelines. If a budget is needed, the Treasurer shall be
chairperson of the budget committee, which shaH prepare a tentative budget to be presented to the Board
for approval. The Board must approve all operating expenditures not approved in the budget. All
disbursement checks shall require the signatures of two of the following; Treasurer, President, and
Secretary .
ARTICLE IX - COMMJTIEES
9.1. Standing Commirtees. Standing committees shall be initiated by the President to facilitate the
operation of the various functions of the Corporation. A member of the Board will be appointed
chairperson and will supervise and coordinate all activities of the committee to which helshe is appointed.
(a) Membership Committee. The membership committee shall answer all requests for infonnation
regarding membership in the Corporation shall mail dues notices to all current members when
due, shall forward all membership dues received to the Treasurer for deposit into the appropriate
account, shall maintain a listing of all members including their membership category and
standing, and maintain a mailing list of all members.
(b) Fundraising Committee shall work to generate additional resources by sponsoring fundraising
activities and events, applying for appropriate grant money and assisting the Membership
Committee in generating membership growth.
9.2. Ad Hoc Committees. Ad hoc committees shall be initiated by the President to facilitate the
operation of the various functions of the Corporation. New committees will be appointed by the President
as the need arises.
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ARTICLE X - MEETINGS AND MEMBERS
10.1 Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting of the Corporation shall be held in February of each year at
the offices of the Corporation, Or at such other time and location as may be designated by the Board of
Directors.
10.2. Other Meetings. Other meetings shall be held when necessary to conduct business of the
Corporation. The President shall set times and dates for Board and General Membership Meetings.
10.3. Quorum. A quorum for the transaction of business at a Meeting of Members shall consist of all
Members in good standing who are present at such meetings.
10.4. Voting. A vote of a majority of the votes cast by the Members in good standing present at a
meeting shall be necessary for the adoption of any matter voted upon by the Members. Each Member in
good standing shall be entitled to one (1) vote.
ARTICLE XI - NOTICES
11.1. Notice. All notices required by law or by present or future rules and regulation of the Corporation
given to any Member or Officer of the Corporation shall be given by delivery of the notice to the Member
or Officer by U.S. Mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the Member Or Officer at his or her address
as appearing on the records of the Corporation, with postage thereon prepaid.
A statement signed by the Secretary to the effect that such notice has been given in the above mentioned
forms shall be sufficient evidence of the delivery of said notice.
11.2. Waiver of Notice. \Vhenever any notice whatsoever is required to be given under law or under the
provisions of the Articles of Incorporation or these By-laws, a waiver thereof in writing signed by the
person or persons entitled to such notice, whether before of after the time stated therein, shall be deemed
equivalent to the giving of such notice.
ARTICLE XII - VOTING BY PROXY
12.1. Proxies. Members may not vote by proxy.
ARTICLE XIII - AMENDMENTS
13.1. Amendment. These By-laws may be repealed amended, or altered, or new By-laws may be
adopted upon the reconunendation of the Board of Directors and approval by a majority vote at the
Annual Meeting of the Membership upon twenty-one (21) days notice of the proposed amendments.
ARTICLE XIV - INTERPRET A nON
14.1 Construction. In case of any doubt or difference of opinion in the construction of these By-laws, it
shall be the duty of the Corporation Board to determine the construction thereof and its decision, subject
to the applicable law, shall be final.
14.2. Effect. The Members shall be bound by and conform to all of these By-laws, as they exist at the
time of their joining the Corporation, or as they may thereafter be changed or amended.
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ARTICLE XV - ApPLICATION
IS.1. Persons Bound. The rules contained in the Bylaws as revised shall govern the Board of Directors,
Officers, Chairmen of various committees, and the Members in all cases to which they are applicable,
provided, however, that they do not conflict with any laws of the State of Florida.
ARnCLE XVI - DISSOLUTION
16.1. Corporate Dissolution. The Dissolution of the Corporation may be accomplished as provided in
Section 617.1402, Florida Statutes.
THESE BYLAWS of the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance, Inc. were approved unanimously by the
Board on the d-. (.Q day of (j u. \ j . 2007.
FLORIDA KEyS SCENIC CORRIDOR ALLIANCE, INc.
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:J"'-'Cl L ' President
Attest:
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FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC CORRIDOR ALLIANCE, INC.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
Article I
PurDose
The purpose of the conflict of interest policy is to protect this tax -exempt organization's interest
when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private
interest of an officer or director of the Organization or might result in a possible excess benefit
transaction. This policy is intended to supplement but not replace any applicable state and
federal laws governing conflict of interest applicable to nonprofit and charitable organizations.
Article II
Definitions
1. Interested Person
Any director, principal officer, or member of a committee with governing board delegated
powers, who has a direct or indirect financial interest, as defined below, is an interested person.
2. Financial Interest
A person has a financial interest if the person has, directly or indirectly, through business,
investment, or family:
a. An ownership or investment interest in any entity with which the Organization has a
transaction or arrangement,
b. A compensation arrangement with the Organization or with any entity or individual
with which the Organization has a transaction or arrangement, or
c. A potential ownership or investment interest in, or compensation arrangement with,
any entity or individual with which the Organization is negotiating a transaction or
arrangement.
Compensation includes direct and indirect remuneration as well as gifts or favors that are not
insubstantial.
A financial interest is not necessarily a conflict of interest. Under Article III, Section 2, a person
who has a financial interest may have a conflict of interest only if the appropriate governing
board or committee decides that a conflict ofinterest exists.
Article III
Procedures
1. Duty to Disclose
In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose
the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to
i the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the
proposed transaction or arrangement.
2. Determining Whether a Conflict of Interest Exists
After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the
interested person, he/she shallleave the governing board or committee meeting while the
determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or
committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists.
3. Procedures for Addressing the Conflict of Interest
a. An interested person may make a presentation at the governing board or committee
meeting, but after the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion
of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of
interest.
b. The chairperson of the governing board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a
disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed
transaction or arrangement.
c. After exercising due diligence, the governing board or committee shall determine
whether the Organization can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous
transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict
of interest.
d. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under
circwnstances not producing a conflict of interest, the governing board or committee
shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction
or arrangement is in the Organization's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it
is fair and reasonable. In confonnity with the above determination it shall make its
decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement.
4. Violations of the Conflicts of Interest Policy
a. lfthe governing board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has
failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of
the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged
failure to disclose.
b. If, after hearing the member's response and after making further investigation as
warranted by the circwnstances, the governing board or committee determines the
member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict ofinterest, it shall take
appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.
Article IV
Records of Proceedin2s
; The minutes of the governing board and all committees with board delegated powers shall
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contain:
a. The names of the persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have a financial
interest in connection with an actual or possible conflict of interest, the nature of the
financial interest, any action taken to detennine whether a conflict of interest was
present, and the governing board's or committee's decision as to whether a conflict of
interest in fact existed.
b. The names of the persons who were present for discussions and votes relating to the
transaction or arrangement, the content of the discussion, including any alternatives to
the proposed transaction or arrangement, and a record of any votes taken in connection
with the proceedings.
Article V
Comnensation
a. A voting member of the governing board who receives compensation, directly or
indirectly, from the Organization for services is precluded from voting on matters
pertaining to that member's compensation.
b. A voting member of any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters
and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Organization for
services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that member's
compensation.
c. No voting member of the governing board or any committee whose jurisdiction
includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly,
from the Organization, either individually or collectively, is prohibited from providing
information to any committee regarding compensation.
Article VI
Annual Statements
Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated
powers upon election or appointment will sign a statement which affirms such person:
a. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy,
b. Has read and understands the policy,
c. Has agreed to comply with the policy,
d. Understands the Organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax
exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its
taxwexempt purposes.
Article VII
Periodic Reviews
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To ensure the Organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does
not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be
conducted. The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects:
a. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent
survey information, and the result of arm's length bargaining.
b. Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management
organizations conform to the Organization's written policies, are properly recorded,
reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable
purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess
benefit transaction.
Article VIII
Use of Outside Emerts
When conducting the periodic reviews as provided for in Article VII, the Organization may, but
need not, use outside advisors. If outside experts are used, their use shall not relieve the
governing board of its responsibility for ensuring periodic reviews are conducted.
\
Appendix F
501(c)(3) Documentation
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- . INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
P. O. BOX 2508
CINCINNATI, OH 45201
DEe 1 0 2001 Employer Identification Number:
Date: 26-0812616
DLN:
17053271305007
FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC CORRIDOR Contact Person:
ALLIANCE, INC. SUSAN Y MALONEY 10# 31210
PO BOX 500938 Contact Telephone Number:
MARATHON, FL 33050-0938 (877) 829-5500
Accounting Period Ending:
December 31
Public Charity Status;
170Cb)(1)(A) (vi)
Form 990 Required:
Yes
Effective Date of Exemption:
JUly 27. 2007
- Contribution Deductibility:
Yes
Advance Ruling Ending Date:
December 31. 2011
Addendum Applies:
No
Dea r App 1 i ca nt :
We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your application for tax
exempt status we have determined that you are exempt from Federal income tax
under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to you are
deductible under section 170 of the Code. You are also Qualified to receive
tax deductible bequests, devises. transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106
or 2522 of the Code. Because this letter could help resolve any questions
regarding your exempt status, you should keep it in your permanent records.
Organizations exempt under section 5D1(c)C3) of the Code are further classified
as either public charities or private foundations. During your advance ruling
~eriod. you will be treated as a public charity. Your advance ruling period
egins w1th the effective date of your exemption and ends ~th advance ruling
ending date shawn in the heading of the letter.
Shortly before the end of your advance ruling period, we will send you Form
8734, Support Schedule for Advance Ruling Period. You w1l1 have 90 days after
the end of your advance ruling period to return the completed form. We w11l
then notify you. in writing, about your public charity status.
Please see enclosed Publication 4221-PC, Compliance Guide for 501Cc)(3) Public
Charities, for some helpful information about your responsibilities as an
exempt organization.
If you distribute funds to other organizations. your records must show whether
they are exempt under section 501(c)(3). In cases where the recipient
Letter 1045 (DOfCG)
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, I
FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC CORRIDOR
organization is not exempt under section 501Cc)C3). you must have evidence the
funds will be used for section 501(c)(3) purposes.
If you distribute funds to individuals. you should keep case histories showing
the recipient's name and address; the purpose of the award; the manner of
selection; and the relationship of the recipient to any of your officers.
directors. trustees. members, or major contributors.
Sincerely,
Robert Choi
Director. Exempt Organizations
Rulings and Agreements
Enclosures: Publication 4221-PC
Statute Extension
Letter 1045 (DO/CG)
. I
Form 1023 (Rev. 6-2006) Name: Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance EIN: 26 _ 0812616 Page 11
mal Public Charity Status (Continued)
e 509(a}(4)-an organization organized and operated exclusively for testing for public safety. 0
f 509(a}(1) and 170(b}(1 )(A}(iv)-an organization operated for the benefrt of a college or university that is owned or 0
operated by a governmental unit.
9 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A}(vi)-an organization that receives a substantial part of its financial support in the form III
of contributions from publicly supported organizations, from a governmental unit, or from the general public.
h 509(a)(2)-an organization that normally receives not more than one.third of its financial support from gross 0
Investment income and receives more than one-third of its financial support from contributions, membership
fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions (subject to certain exceptions).
i A publicly supported organization, but unsure if it is described in 5g or 5h. The organization would like the IRS to 0
decide the correct status.
6 If you checked box g. h, or i in question 5 above. you must request either an advance or a definitive ruling by
selecting one of the boxes below. Refer to the instructions to determine which type of ruling you are eligible to receive.
a Request for Advance Ruling: By checking this box and signing the consent, pursuant to section 6501 (c)(4) of III
the Code you request an advance ruling and agree to extend the statute of limitations on the assessment of
excise tax under section 4940 of the Code. The tax will apply only if you do not establish public support status
at the end of the 5-year advance ruling period. The assessment period will be extended for the 5 advance ruling
years to 8 years, 4 months, and 15 days beyond the end of the first year. You have the right to refuse or limit
the extension to a mutually agreed-upon period of time or issue(s). Publication 1035. Extending the Tax
Assessment Period, provides a more detailed explanation of your rights and the consequences of the choices
you make. You may obtain Publication 1035 free of charge from the IRS web site at www.irs.govor by calling
toll-free 1-800-829-3676. Signing this consent will not deprive you of any appeal rights to which you would
otherwise be entitled. If you decide not to extend the statute of limitations, you are not eligible for an advance
ruling.
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b Request for Definitive Ruling: Check this box if you have completed one tax year of at least 8 full months and 0
you are requesting a definitive ruling. To confirm your public support status, answer line 6b(i) if you checked box
9 in line 5 above. Answer line 6b(iij if you checked box h in line 5 above. If you checked box i in line 5 above,
answer both lines 6b(O and 00.
(i) (a) Enter 2% of line 8, column (e) on Part IX-A. Statement of Revenues and Expenses. 0
(b) Attach a list showing the name and amount contributed by each person, company, or organization whose
gifts totaled more than the 2% amount. If the answer is "None," check this box.
[II) (a) For each year amounts are included on lines 1. 2, and 9 of Part IX~A. Statement of Revenues and
Expenses, attach a list showing the name of and amount received from each disqualified person. If,the 0
answer is "None," check this box.
(b) For each year amounts are included on line 9 of Part IX"A. Statement of Revenues and Expenses. attach
a list showing the name of and amount received from each payer, other than a disqualified person, whose
payments were more than the larger of (1) 1 % of line 10, Part IX-A. Statement of Revenues and 0
Expenses, or (2) $5,000. If the answer is "None, n check this box.
7 Did you receive any unusual grants during any of the years shown on Part IX-A. Statement of DYes fir No
Revenues and Expenses? If "Yes," attach a list including the name of the contributor, the date and
amount of the grant, a brief description of the grant. and explain why it is unusual.
Form 1023 (Rev. 6.2006)
.
.
THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED By:
Robert K. Miller, Esq.
Cunningham, Miller & Williams, P.A.
2975 Oveneas Highway
Maratbon, Florida 33050
(305) 743.9428
ARTICLES OF IN CORPORA TION
OF
FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC CORRIDOR ALLIANCE, INC.
THE UNDERSIGNED, acting for the purpose of creating a Non-Profit Corporation under the laws of the
State of Florida, do hereby adopt the following Articles of Incorporation:
ARTICLE I - NAME
1.1 The name of the Corporation is Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance, Inc., which will
function as a public benefit corporation.
ARTICLE II - DURA nON
2.1 The period of duration of the Corporation shall be perpetual, unless sooner dissolved according to law.
ARTICLE ill - PURPOSES
3.1 The purposes for which the Corporation is organized are as follows:
(a) To further the goals ofthe Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor Management Plan and the
Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plan;
(b) To act as the Corridor Management Entity and to assist and cooperate with Local, State and
Federal Governments, adjacent property owners and other organizations with an interest in promoting,
developing and maintaining the Scenic Corridor, and more specifically the Florida Keys Scenic Highway and
Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, resource qualities in a manner consistent with the Scenic Highway
designation and the State of Florida Office of Greenways & Trails standards. The importance of driving,
biking, walking and/or paddling for pleasure, vacations and other fonns of recreation will be enhanced by the
Overseas Highway corridor serving as a source of heritage, recreation, education, healthy exercise and
relaxation.
(c) To actively solicit and otherwise secure and accept gifts, grants, legacies, and devises of real
property, money or any other items of value to be used directly or indirectly in the furtherance of the purposes
outlined in (a) and (b) above.
(d) To actively generate broad public support and community interest in and for th~ promotion,
development and maintenance ofthe Florida Keys Scenic Highway and Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail.
(e) To carry on such other activities as may be incidental to, or win assist in the accomplishment of,
the purposes set forth above.
(f) To perform its purposes in every ~ay to conform to the requirements of Section 50 I (c )(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code.
,
.
ARTICLE IV - MEMBERS
4.1 The Corporation will have one class of membership. The manner of election or appointment, the
qualifications and rights of the members of the membership and any provision of the termination or forfeiture
of membership shall be set forth in the Bylaws. Members, trustees, and officers shall not, individually or
personally, be liable for the debts or obligations of the Corporation.
ARTICLE V - STOCK ISSUANCE
5.1 The Corporation shall issue no stock for membership; however, the Corporation may issue certificates
of membership if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board.
ARTICLE VI - NON-PROFIT
6.1 No part ofthe net earnings of the Corporation shall inure to the benefit of any member, trustee or officer of
the Corporation; and no member, trustee or officer of the Corporation or any private individual shall be entitled
to share in the distribution of any of the corporate assets on dissolution or liquidation of the Corporation. No
part of the activities of the Corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to
influence legislation, or participating in or intervening in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for
public office. Upon dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation, subject to applicable law, the
assets of the Corporation remaining in the hands of the Board of Directors shall be transferred or conveyed to
one or more appropriate agencies of State and Local Government duly authorized and able to receive and
administer the same for the purposes set forth in Article ill, of these Articles provided such transfer or
conveyance qualified for exemption under Section 501 (c )(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or similar
code provisions at the time of dissolution. In the event that such transfer or conveyance to one or more
agencies of State or Local Government is not possible, then the assets of the Corporation shall be transferred or
conveyed to one or more non-profit domestic corporations, societies or organizations engaged in charitable,
benevolent, educational or other similar purpose upon such terms and conditions and amounts and proportions
as the Board of Directors shall determine, and which qualifY for exemption under Section 501 (c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or similar code provisions at time of dissolution.
ARTICLE vn - POWERS, DUTIES AND LIMITATIONS
7.1 The Corporation shall be organized as a publicly-supported charitable foundation with all of the powers
and duties of a Corporation organized under the Non-Profit Corporation Act and other applicable State statutes.
7.2 Notwithstanding any other provision of this certificate, the Bylaws of the Corporation or any other
governing document, the Corporation shall not conduct or cany on any activities not permitted to be conducted
or carried on by any organization exempt under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and its
regulations as the now exist or as they may hereinafter be amended, or by any organization, contributions to
which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of such code and regulations as the now exist or as the may
hereafter be amended.
7.3 The Corporation may transfer any real property or interests therein or other assets which it may hold to any
Governmental agency or any other suitable agency which is duly authorized and able to receive and administer
\ the same for the purposes set forth in Article 3.1.
7.4 The organization shall comply with all applicable laws concerning non-discrimination and agrees that it
will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, contractor, or other person on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or physical or mental handicap where the
handicap does not affect an individual's ability to perfonn in a contractual or employment position.
ARTICLE vm - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
8.1 The Corporation shall be governed by the Board of Directors initially consisting of five (5) Director
members who shall serve until the Organizational Meeting of Members and Directors. The Bylaws of the
Corporation, as from time to time may be amended, shall provide for the manner by which the number of
Directors of the Corporation may be increased or decreased; the manner by which Directors are to be elected;
and the terms of office for Directors of the Corporation. The names and addresses of the Initial Directors are as
follows:
Judy Hull, President Carolann Sharkey, Vice-President
Post Office Box 915 1120 South Street
Islamorada, Florida 33036 Key West, Florida 33040
Carol L. Miller, Treasurer Lynda Berrigan, Director
2490 Harbor Drive 2121 AvenueH
Marathon, Florida 33050 Marathon, Florida 33050
Charlene Wylie, Secretary
101425 Overseas Highway #929
Key Largo, Florida 33037
ARTICLE IX -INITIAL CORPORATE OFFICE; REGISTERED OFFICE; AND REGISTERED AGENT
9.1 The location and street address of the initial office of the Corporation shall be 2975 Overseas
Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050; and the initial registered agent for service of process at that address
shall be: Robert K. Miller, Esq.
ARTICLE X - BYLAWS
10.1 The Board of Directors, which shall manage the business and affairs of the Corporation, shall adopt,
repeal and amend such Bylaws, rules and regulations for the government of the Corporation as shall be deemed
advisable by the Board, subject to applicable law.
ARTICLE XI- INCORPORATORS
11.1 The names and addresses of Incorporators ofthe Corporation, and the persons signing this document
are:
Carol L. Miller, Incorporator Carolann Sharkey, Incorporator
2490 Harbor Drive 1120 South Street
Marathon, Florida 33050 Key West, Florida 33040
Judy Hull, Incorporator
\ Post Office Box 915
Islamorada, Florida 33036
.
DATED: July ~ , 2007
mTN~S~, INC;;;;~
Carol L. Miller, Incorporator/Director
STATE OF FLORIDA )
)SS.
COUNTY OF MONROE )
The foregoing instrument was aclrnowledged before me this 2 (, day of July 2007, by Carol L.
Miller, who is personally knnwn to me. c- _____ ~
(Notary Seal or Stamp) _
'''V. Notary Pub c, State of Florida
~~ ~ Robert K. Miller
,~ e: Commlsslon # 00367539
~'" ~ Expil'8l October 31, 2008
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WITNESSES:
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STATE OF FLORIDA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF MONROE )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 2.(. day of July 2007, by Carolann
Sharkey, who produced TY~ ....13 t; (. . as identification
(Notary Stamp or Seal)
''1/''110. Robert K. Miller
i: W~ Commission tI 00367539
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WITNESSES: INCORPORA TOR:
Witness 2
STATE OF FLORIDA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF MONROE )
The foregoing instrument was aclrnowledged before me this 2(, day of July 2007, by Judy Hull,
who produced 1>r:~ u c.. as identification
(Notary Stamp or Seal)
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Appendix G
Corridor Extension Support Documentation
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. Corridor Impressions Survey Form
Florida Scenic Highways Program
A. Route name/number US I~ 5R 5 M.2.o.r...9JLCJ:>~D~
B. Direction oftraveJ Nt>r+hbound
C. Segment Number Goo~ ... BAl)
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yJvidness . E. Quality Evaluation (Entire corridor)
unity
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vlvdness or unity,
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yet not exceptional.
Low Low- The corridor Is not vivid nor displays unity,
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Route Name/Number ~ SR 5 Monro e.. C oun~ Survey Codes
hi' ..A . ." Fully visible from roadway
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RESOLUTION NO. 005-2009
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
TRANSMITTING TO THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MONROE
COUNTY YEAR 2010 COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN, TO REVISE SECTIONS OF THE
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT, THE
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT,
AND INTERGOVERNMENAL COORDINATION
ELEMENT REGARDING THE FLORIDA KEYS
SCENIC HIGHWAY AND FLORIDA KEYS
OVERSEAS HERITAGE TRAIL
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners held a public
hearing for the purpose of considering the transmittal to the Florida Department of
Community Affairs for review and comment of proposed amendments to the Monroe
County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan, creating Policy 301.6.4, Policy 301.6.5, Policy
1201.8.5, Policy 1201.8.6, Policy 1301.4.10, and Policy 1301.4.11; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Planning Commission and the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners support the requested polcy changes;
NOW THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1: The Board of County Commissioners does hereby adopt the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to transmit the ordinance for adoption of
the proposed amendment.
Section 2: The Board of County Commissioners does hereby transmit the proposed
amendment as part of the first (1 st) set of comprehensive plan amendments for 2009 to
the Florida Department of Community Affairs for review and comment in accordance
with the provisions ofF. S. Sec. 163.3184; and
Section 3. The Monroe County staff is given authority to prepare and submit the
required transmittal letter and supporting docwnents for the proposed amendment in
accordance with the requirements of9J-l1.006 of the Florida Administrative Code; and
Section 4. The Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of
this resolution to the Director of Planning.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, at a special meeting held on the 26th day of January A.D., 2009.
Mayor George Neugent Yes
Mayor Pro Tern Sylvia Murphy Yes
Commissioner Kim Wigington Yes
Commissioner Heather Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Mario Di Gennaro Yes
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLO~
'_ _ BY"" ~.. )f)oI.A4., e.<r
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