07/18/2001 Regular
MINUTES 2001/200
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, July 18, 2001
Key West, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
10:00 AM., on the above date at the Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman School.
Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Charles "Sonny" McCoy, Commissioner
Murray Nelson, Commissioner Dixie Spehar, Commissioner Nora Williams, and Mayor George
Neugent. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; James
Roberts, County Administrator; James Hendrick, County Attorney; County Staff, members of the
press and radio; and the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson
granting approval of Additions, Corrections, and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Presentation of Years of Service A ward for 20 years of service to Monroe County to
Linda McLeod, Sf. Coordinator Finance & Accounting, Public Works Division.
Presentation of Years of Service Award for 20 years of service to Monroe County to Fred
Gartenmayer, Plumbing Foreman, Facilities Maintenance, Public Works Division.
Presentation of Years of Service A ward for 15 years of service to Monroe County to
Joseph Lee, Maintenance Worker, Road Department, Public Works Division.
Presentation of Employee of the Month Award for the Month of April, 2001, to Lisa
Monsalvatge, Coordinator Parks & Recreation, Public Works.
Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation recognizing the week of July 22-28,2001 as Reef
Awareness Week.
Presentation of an award to the Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center (TWF AC) Key West
by the BOCC and the Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities (FKCFPWD) Chairman
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Charles Ingraham. This award recognizes the efforts of the Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center
in assisting and hiring the physically disabled of Monroe County.
Presentation of Employee of the Month Award for the month of December 2000 to
Ronald R. Johnson, Veterans Service Counselor, Veterans Affairs Department.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Nelson granting
approval of the following items:
Board granted approval to award Monroe County Fire Academy Scholarships to two Key
West High School students, Colton K. Butler III, and Edward Perez, Jr.
Board granted approval to establish an area on the airport Terminal Building at the Key
West International Airport to display information to visitors concerning local service clubs.
Board granted approval for Discover Air, Inc. to commence operations at the Key West
International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Purchase Service Order No.
00/01-26 between Monroe County and URS to provide Resident Project Representative for
construction of new parking lot, and reconfiguration of existing parking at the Key West
International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Land Lease No.
DTF A06-02-L-00365 between Monroe County and the United States of America (Federal
Aviation Administration) for office space in the Key West International Airport Terminal
Building.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Purchase Service Order No.
00/01-25 between Monroe County and URS to prepare Passenger Facility Charge Application #6,
for the Key West International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Public Transportation Supplemental
Joint Participation Agreement No.2, Contract No. AF373, between Monroe County and the
State of Florida Department of Transportation for the Commercial Apron Project at the Key West
International Airport.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Public Transportation Supplemental
Joint Participation Agreement No.1, Contract No. AG 177, between Monroe County and the
State of Florida Department of Transportation for the Runway/Taxiway project at the Key West
International Airport.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Public Transportation Supplemental
Joint Participation Agreement No.2, Contract No. AF374, between Monroe County and the
State of Florida Department of Transportation for the General Aviation Apron Project at the Key
West International Airport.
Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds, Receipt of
Unanticipated Funds, and Amending Resolutions:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.1).
RESOLUTION NO. 247-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.2).
RESOLUTION NO. 248-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.3).
RESOLUTION NO. 249-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.4).
RESOLUTION NO. 250-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.5).
RESOLUTION NO. 251-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.6).
RESOLUTION NO. 252-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.7).
RESOLUTION NO. 253-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.8).
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RESOLUTION NO. 254-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.9).
RESOLUTION NO. 255-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 256-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 257-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 258-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 259-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 260-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 261-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 262-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 008-2001 (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
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RESOLUTION NO. 263-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 007-2001 (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 264-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 265-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to renew Airport Liability for Key West International and
Marathon Airports policy year July 27,2001-2002, and to pay renewal premium of$49,054.00.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County and the Monroe County Health Department for Small Quantity Hazardous Waste
Assessment, Notification and Verification.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Residential Lease for Law
Enforcement Officer between Monroe County and Deputy Dawn Agusto of the Monroe County
Sheriff Department to reside in one-half of the duplex located at the Key Largo Community Park
(Marr Property) for an amount of rent an utilities totaling $425.00 per month.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids a Complete Elevator Service and
Maintenance Contract for Monroe County elevators.
Board granted approval to advertise for bids for Janitorial Services for the Key Largo,
Islamorada, Marathon, and Big Pine Key Libraries.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County and the Botanical Garden Society to provide office space for this non-profit
organization, in the amount of $100.00 per month for utility consumption.
Board granted approval of the monthly report on Change Orders reviewed by the County
Administrator.
Board granted approval to waive the Purchasing Policies and Procedures to hire Gary's
Plumbing to install a pressure pump system for the Old Courthouse.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Contract KS212 of the 1st Quarter
Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver Spending Authority for Fiscal Year 7/1/01
through 6/30/02 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc., and the Monroe County Board of County
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Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services (Monroe County In Home Service Program, the
Case Management Agency).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Contract KC 171 for the 1 st Quarter
of the Community Care for the Elderly Contract for Fiscal Year 7/1/01 through 6/30/02 between
the Alliance for Aging, Inc., and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe
County Social Services (Monroe County In Home Service Program, the Case Management
Agency).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Contract KH172 for the 1 st Quarter
of the Home Care for the Elderly for Fiscal Year 7/1/01 through 6/30/02 between the Alliance for
Aging, Inc., and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County Social
Services (Monroe County In Home Service Program, the Case Management Agency).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Contract KZ 197 for the Alzheimer's
Disease Initiative for Fiscal Year 7/1/01 through 6/30/02 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc.,
and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services
(Monroe County In Home Service Program, the Case Management Agency). By Contract match
there is no match requirement. County has provided additional match to operate programs since
1998.
Board granted approval to rescind approval of the State of Florida Commission for the
Transportation Disadvantaged Standard Coordination/Operator Contract between Monroe
County and Community Transportation Coordinator, the Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys,
Contract year 01/01/01 through 06/30/01. (Unable to execute Agreement in its present form,
unable to accommodate adding the CTC as additional insured on the certificate of insurance).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the State of Florida Commission for
the Transportation Disadvantaged Standard Coordination/Operator Contract between Monroe
County and Community Transportation Coordinator, the Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys,
Contract year 01/01/01 through 06/30/01.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the State of Florida Commission for
the Transportation Disadvantaged Standard Coordination/Operator Contract between Monroe
County and Community Transportation Coordinator, the Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys,
Contract year 07/01/01 through 06/30/02.
Board granted approval to rescind Amendment No. 003 to OAA Contract No. AA029
between Monroe County and Alliance for Aging, Inc.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 001 to Contract No.
US-151 between Monroe County and Alliance for Aging, Inc., for the Nutrition Program for the
Elderly.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of Senior Community Service
Employment Program PreliminarylLetter Contract No. OW-PY'01-04-00 between Monroe
County and South Florida Employment and Training Consortium (SFETC) PY 2001-2002, July
1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 and adopted the following Resolutions to provide funding.
Transfer of Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 266-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 267-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval to reject all responses to the Request for Letters ofInterest and
Qualifications, for implementation and 2001 update of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Program, for the Key West and Marathon Airports.
AIRPORTS
Board granted approval to award bid to McClain Southland Company d/b/a Southland
Equipment Corporation for the purchase of a Runway Sweeper for the Marathon Airport,
contingent on FAA funding.
Board granted approval to award bid to LaFarge Road MarkingILinear Dynamics, Inc.,
for the purchase of Paint Striping Equipment for the Marathon Airport, contingent on FAA
funding.
Board granted approval to additionally designate the Air Service Committee as the Florida
Keys Marathon Airport Master Plan Advisory Committee through completion of the Master
Planning process (June 2002). Committee members consisting of the following representatives:
County Commissioner-George Neugent; Marathon City Commissioner designee-Betty Vail;
Chamber of Commerce Representative-Currently June Helbling; Marketing and Tourism
Representative-Currently Eric Hathaway; Community Representative-Luis Escalante; Community
Representative-Bill Cadiz; Media Representative-All Media Welcome; Monroe County Tourist
Development Council-Harold Wheeler; Upper Keys Representative-Al Herum; and Upper Keys
Representative-Shelly Miklas.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of disposition of inventory items for the month of July 2001, in
the amount of $40,474.49. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
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Board granted approval of expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund in the
total amount of $23,795.00 for the following items:
$10,000 This sum, matched by contributions in the same amount from the Sheriff's
Offices of Seminole, Brevard, and Orange Counties, will be used by the Florida Sheriff's
Association to fund a proposal by the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services.
$1,795 This will purchase basketball goals and related equipment for the
construction of a basketball court on the property of Big Coppitt First Baptist Church.
$12,000 This is the cost of acquiring two Lafayette LX3000 polygraph machines for
use in criminal investigations and background investigations.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Board adopted the following Resolution declaring Monroe County's open and accepting
use of the Spanish language.
RESOLUTION NO. 268-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution recognizing the importance of the
Latin- American Chamber of Commerce and of encouraging minority business.
RESOLUTION NO. 269-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution requesting that the City of Key West and the
Navy Air Station Boca Chica appoint representatives to the Key West International Airport Ad
Hoc Committee on Noise.
RESOLUTION NO. 270-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY CLERK
FINES & FORFEITURES
Court Reporter Services, All Keys Reporting, in the amount of$6,182.75; Amy Landry
Reporting, in the amount of$174.00; Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of $2,441.25;
Cheryl McDonough, in the amount of$295.45; Eyal Court Reporting, in the amount of$670.10;
Florida Keys Reporting, in the amount of$105.00; Robins Reporting Service, in the amount of
$3,606.00; Wendy Warren, in the amount of$2,068.25. Competency Evaluation, A Louis 0
Connor PHD, in the amount of $3 12.50; Guillermo Marcovici MD, in the amount of $450.00;
James W. Holbrook EDD, in the amount of$I,362.50; Pamela A Strother LCSW, in the amount
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of$350.00; Thomas Hibberd PHD, in the amount of$350.00. Court Interpreter, Alex Diaz, in
the amount of$185.00; Ana M. Stults, in the amount of$285.00; Claudia M. Hancock, in the
amount of$115.00; Estrella Garcia, in the amount of$70.00; Grace Connors; in the amount of
$55.00; Jean C. Nelson, in the amount of$210.00; Jiri Dolezal, in the amount of$75.00; Joanna
Nocun, in the amount of$85.00; Marina Tribushnaya, in the amount of$150.00; Martha
Hernandez, in the amount of$185.00; Sergio Alvarez, in the amount of$202.50. Witness
Coordination, Witness Payroll, in the amount of$290.00; Witness Travel & Per Diem, in the
amount of$3,561.04. Expert Witness Expenses - Conflict, Wiley Mittenberg PHD, in the
amount of$5,688.21. Court Appointed Attorney Fees - Conflict, Law Offices of Donald
Yates, in the amount of$350.00; The Margalli Law Office PA, in the amount of$350.00.
Competency Evaluations - Conflict, A Louis O'Connor, in the amount of$700.00; Henry M.
Storper MD, in the amount of$550.00; Thomas Hibberd PHD, in the amount of$350.00. Other
Services Circuit, State of Florida, in the amount of$I,739.19; William Kuypers, in the amount of
$1,074.04. Miscellaneous Expenses, John H. Deagle DO PA, in the amount of$18.00.
WARRANTS
Board approved the following Warrants (#50470-51883 & 200931-201068):
General Fund (001), in the amount of$I,295,949.93; Sup to General Revenue (002),
in the amount of$1l,620.15; Fine & Forfeiture Fund (101), in the amount of$4,851,129.58;
Road and Bridge Fund (102), in the amount of$271,821.41; Law Library Fund (103), in the
amount of$3,636.90; TDC District Two Penny (115), in the amount of$227,273.15; TDC
Admin & Promo 2 Cent (116), in the amount of$546,673.96; TDC District 1,3 Cent (117), in
the amount of$58,308.46; TDC District 2,3 Cent (118), in the amount of$2,222.35; TDC
District 3,3 Cent (119), in the amount of $26,791.45; TDC District 4,3 Cent (120), in the
amount of$74,890.67; TDC District 5,3 Cent (121), in the amount of $42,528.23; Gov. Fund
Type Grants (125); in the amount of$969,306.76; Impact Fees Police Fac (134), in the amount
of$360.00; Fire & Amb Dist 1 L&M Keys (141), in the amount of$53,328.14; Upper Keys
Health Care (144), in the amount of$I,430.16; Fire & Amb Dist 6 Key Largo (146), in the
amount of$15,862.76; Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of$21,911.67; Plan,
Build, Zoning (148), in the amount of$84,004.09; Municipal Policing (149), in the amount of
$367,321.49; 911 Enhancement Fee (150), in the amount of$15, 188.73; Duck Key Security
(152), in the amount of$5,635.72; Local Housing Assistance (153), in the amount of
$22,347.03; Boating Improvement Fund (157), in the amount of$17,272.00; Misc. Special
Revenue Fund (158), in the amount of$23,081.25; FL Keys Marine Marathon (159), in the
amount of$15,086.98; 1 Cent Infra Surtax (304), in the amount of$645,680.61; Clerks Rev
Note, Capital, in the amount of$I,512.94; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount of
$3,979.72; Marathon Airport (403), in the amount of$58,630.61; Key West Inti Airport
(404), in the amount of$217,403.46; MSD Solid Waste (414), in the amount of$318,424.22;
Worker's Compensation (501), in the amount of $56,539.13; Group Insurance Fund (502), in
the amount of$207,779.31; Risk Management Fund (503), in the amount of$65,991.98; Fleet
Management Fund (504), in the amount of$57,274.82; Law Enforcement Trust Fund (600),
in the amount of$134,592.06.
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Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes from the
Special meeting of June 12, 2001.
Board granted approval of the following Tourist Development Council Expenditures for
the month of June 2001: Advertising, in the amount of$588,621.65; Bricks & Mortar Projects,
in the amount of$2,417.58; Chamber Payments, in the amount of $46, 166.64; Events, in the
amount of$31,406.87; Office Supplies & Oper Costs, in the amount of$50,432.50; Personal
Services, in the amount of$71,758.45; Public Relations, in the amount of$102,927.56; Sales &
Marketing, in the amount of$63,021.61; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of$15,293.01;
Travel, in the amount of $6,642.40.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract (fixed amount) for
Moving Services between Monroe County and Sunset Moving & Storage, Inc. concerning
moving the designated office equipment and other miscellaneous items from the Public Service
Building (PSB) to the Gato Building (GB).
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Interlocal Agreement between
Monroe County and the City of Marathon to provide $492,332.00 from the Municipal Service
Taxing Unit for growth management related purposes and adopted the following Resolution for
same.
RESOLUTION NO. 271-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board adopted the following Resolution amending Section 1. 03 (A) of the Administrative
Procedures of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners.
RESOLUTION NO. 272-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted conceptual approval of the overall Fire/Rescue/EMS plan, as amended.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Supplemental Agreement for Road
and Bridge Funds between Monroe County and Islamorada, Village of Islands.
Motion carried unanimously.
AIRPORTS
Peter Horton, Key West Airport Director discussed with the Board noise from aircraft
operating to and from the Key West International Airport. Mr. Horton discussed
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recommendations to modify the existing Noise Compatibility Program that came out of the Ad
Hoc meeting of July 9,2001.
William Ehrhorn, made a presentation to the Board of a Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Terminal Restaurant proposal. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Commissioner Nelson granting conceptual approval to negotiate a Contract with
William Ehrhorn, Ehrhorn LLC and identify funding sources. James Roberts, County
Administrator addressed the Board.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning any items of
concern for the BOCC among the staff assessment and proposed calendar for the items approved
for consideration at our March BOCC meeting. 2. Approval of resolution for funding for
county-wide affordable housing planner. Commissioner Williams indicated that item number 1
would be returned to the Board for action in September. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adopt the following Resolution
in support of the funding for a Planning Specialist in Affordable Housing and establishing a
proposed County/Municipalities funding schedule for the Planning Specialist position.
RESOLUTION NO. 273-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner McCoy discussed his item with the Board concerning Monroe County's
Hurricane Evacuation Plan. Commissioner Williams and the Board also addressed the item. No
official action was taken by the Board.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Jose Gonzalez, representing Gonzalez Architects updated the Board on work being
performed at the Jackson Square Project.
COUNTY CLERK
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar
granting approval for Danny Kolhage, Clerk of the Court to negotiate a Contract with Kemp &
Green, P A who were the top ranked firm to conduct the County audit for Fiscal Year ending
September 30, 2001, 2002, and 2003 with the option of an additional two subsequent fiscal years.
Motion carried unanimously.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Bert Bender of Bender & Associates Architects, P.A updated the Board on the status of
the Gato Building Renovation Project.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Roberts reported to the Board of holding a Special Meeting on August 17, 2001, at
9:00 a.m. in Key Largo to discuss trauma issues. Mayor Neugent officially announced the Special
Meeting.
Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval of the following requests to be submitted to
the State Representative for presentation in next year's State legislative session:
PROPOSALS FOR SUBMISSION FOR THE FORTHCOMING
LEGISLA TIVE SESSION
1. Funding for a Dedicated Emergency Operations Center.
For some time, there has been discussion concerning the necessity of having a dedicated
Emergency Operations Center in the County. Monroe is one of the few Counties in the State that
does not have such a dedicated Emergency Operations Center. Cost to develop a high-tech
facility that could be utilized on very short notice has been estimated in the millions of dollars. On
the advice of the State Representative, it is suggested that the County request $1.5 million for this
purpose.
2. Development of a Medical Examiner Facility.
The Board of County Commissioners has recognized the long-standing need for a
permanent, free standing medical examiner facility in the County. The law enforcement
community has also recently renewed their request for a state of the art facility. This is especially
appropriate at this time since the State and County are attempting to attract a new medical
examiner to replace the doctor who has retired. Estimates for this facility are up to $2 million.
3. Implementation for Big Coppitt Wastewater Program.
With the completion of the Wastewater Master Plan and the expressed wishes of the
citizens of Big Coppitt who have requested a centralized, cost effective sewer system, the Big
Coppitt system has not been identified as one of the priority projects to be included within the
authorized federal funding and promised State funding programs. There is a small amount of
money that has been granted to pursue this, but more is needed to make this a reality at a
reasonable cost to the citizens. The amount recommended to be requested for the coming
legislative session is $4,094,000.
4. Funding for Additional Wastewater Projects to Implement Monroe County's
Adopted Wastewater Master Plan.
As with item #3 above, there are various proposed projects that need to be implemented in
order to meet the requirements of Monroe County's Comprehensive Plan, Monroe County's
Wastewater Master Plan, and the State of Florida's Year 2010 deadline for AWT wastewater
treatment in the Keys. The following is a list of projects, their estimated costs, and the request for
State assistance:
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I Service Area I EDU's I Capital Cost I State Fundin~ Request 1
Bi Co itt Wastewater Pro. ect
Big Coppitt 1,693 $20,470,000 $4,094,000
Sub- Total 1,693 $20,470,000 $4,094,000
Other Centralized Wastewater Projects
Stock Island 988 $3,842,000 $768,400
Lower Sugarloaf 657 $9,349,000 $1,869,800
Upper Sugarloaf/Cudjoe/Summerland 2,473 $34,339,000 $6,867,800
Big Pine Regional 4,260 $55,880,000 $11,176,000
Duck Key 674 $7,100,000 $1,420,000
Long KeyILayton 296 $3,540,000 $708,000
Tavernier/Key Larg02 12,435 $62,000,000 $12,400,000
Sub- Total 21,783 $176,050,000 $35,210,000
Phase II - Colds ots - Permitted Wastewater S
OWNRS Upgrade - 2010 944 $2,548,800
Sub- Total 944 $2,548,800
I Grand Total 24,420 I $209,264,000 I $41,852,800 I
I-Assumes State Share @ 20%
2-Assumes Ogden Bid Cost - $62,000,000
Source: Monroe County Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan
5. Financial Assistance to Provide a Fixed Route Transit System from Marathon to
Key West.
Monroe County has been successful in obtaining funds through the South Florida
Employment & Training Council for the extension of a fixed route transit system from Key Largo
to Marathon. This is a system that extends the service from Florida City to the Keys. It is
anticipated that this extension will be of great benefit to employers, employees, and those living
and visiting in the Keys from Key Largo to Marathon. This proposal is to extend that service
from Marathon to Key West and to determine the long-term viability of such a system. It is
estimated that the cost will be $180,000 per year. Because there will be some fares paid by the
riders, the request for the State to assist with this project is $150,000.
6. Funding for Schools for Drivers Education Classes.
Monroe County School Board is hereby requested to restore to the year-round school
curriculum drivers education for all types of vehicles, including bicycles, scooters and
motorcycles. That said curriculum should specifically address motorcycle awareness.
7. Reintroduce House Bill 79 concerning Funding for Transportation for
Disadvantaged.
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Requested items for support for Legislative Action re: Land Acquisition
. Amend the Gas Tax legislation to allow funds to be utilized for the purchase of vacant land for
the retirement of development rights in Areas of Critical State Concern, as development of
those properties would have impacts on the roads;
. Amend the Forever Florida Legislation to provide an annual allocation of five million dollars
per year for the Monroe County Areas of Critical State Concern or provide a basis for
allocating at least 25 points for applications from an Area of Critical State concern within the
Florida Forever Rule;
. Request that the Division of State Lands, Department of Environmental Protection, dedicate
the current Florida Keys land acquisition agent to acquisition efforts exclusively for Monroe
County and its municipalities;
. Request that, should the citizenry of the Keys vote by referendum to add an additional cent to
the bed tax, that the acquisition and management of land for the retirement of development
rights be an allowed use for such funds in Areas of Critical State Concern, as well as for
affordable housing, stormwater and wastewater.
CAREER SERVICE COUNCIL
It is proposed that Monroe County request that the State Representative introduce
legislation to remove Monroe County from the jurisdiction of the Career Service Council.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to
table, to the Special Meeting to be held on August 17,2001 at 9:00 a.m. in Key Largo, approval
of an Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and Islamorada, Village of Islands for the
distribution of $440,000 for the purchase of emergency vehicles and equipment. Motion carried
unanimously.
SOUNDING BOARD
Bonnie Kozmer addressed the Board concerning Animal Control. No official action was
taken by the Board.
Dewayne Kemp addressed the Board concerning MSBU's. No official action was taken
by the Board.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
James T. Hendrick County Attorney, reported to the Board that the Florida Supreme
Court had ruled in the case of Keys Citizens for Responsible Government, Inc. v. Florida Keys
Aqueduct Authority and indicated that the FKAA Bonds were indeed valid.
Mr. Hendrick discussed status of the Sunshine Key and Associates litigation.
Mr. Hendrick discussed the case ofLuse and the Disabled Americans Advocate regarding
the Sombrero Park property. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Commissioner Spehar that the City of Marathon take care of the facilities and
Monroe County incur the attorneys fees in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Hendrick also discussed status of the Kozmer and the Post, Buckley, Schuh &
Jernigan cases.
Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board concerning approval to advertise an Ordinance
amending Ordinance 021-2001, in order to revise the pets allowed area of Harry Harris Park in
Tavernier; providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent
herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing
an effective date. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner
Williams to adopt the following Ordinance, as amended. Said amendment is as follows:
Section 1.
(n) Pets are allowed at Key Largo Park, Old Settlers Park, Wilhelmina Harvey Park,
Sombrcro llcach Park, and in those parts of Harry Harris Park and Higgs Beach County Park
specified in (0), subject to the following regulations:
(i) Pets must be leashed on a leash no greater than 8 feet long, unless and while in the
Vv'atcr and Vv'ct sand arca of Sombrcro llcach Park. open spaces of Higgs Beach County Park
described in (0) below.
(0) Pets are allowed at Higgs Beach County Park in Key West on paved surfaces and
on the open space~ lying southerly and easterly of West Martello Towers and southerly and
easterly of the fence surrounding the Federal Aviation Administration tower parcel. In Harry
Harris Park, pets are allowed -settth in the green area north of the boat ramp with the exception of
the ballfield.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar
granting approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Section 13.5-5, Monroe County Code,
providing for limitations on size of boats admitted to Harry Harris Park; limiting trailer parking in
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Harry Harris Park and raising the Boat Ramp Fee at Harry Harris Park; providing for severability;
providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into
the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an effective date. Motion carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Nelson discussed the approval of a Letter of Engagement from Nabors &
Giblin and their associate, Government Services Group, Inc., to act as Special Counsel for
services relating to construction and operation of a Wastewater Treatment Facility to serve Key
Largo. Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Williams authorizing Nabors & Giblin to develop a work
plan proposal to be heard at the Board's next regular meeting of August 16,2001. Roll call vote
was unanimous. After further discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and
seconded by Commissioner Spehar requesting State Representative Ken Sorenson to introduce a
Bill that could be pulled by the Board of County Commissioners to create an independent Sewer
Board in Key Largo. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner McCoy Yes
Commissioner Nelson Yes
Commissioner Spehar Yes
Commissioner Williams No
Mayor Neugent Yes
Motion carried.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Hendrick addressed the Board concerning an agreement with KW Resort Utilities,
Corp. to accept sewage directly from the Monroe County Detention Facility on Stock Island, and
offered the following revisions:
Page 2 - 1. On-Site Facilities Insert the following parenthesized words in the third
paragraph: If the Service Company discontinues service to the County property for whatever
reason (other than nonpayment or default by County) then the on-site facilities will be
reconveyed by the Service Company to the County at no charge.
Page 4 - 7. a) Strike the word smne and replace it with the word serve in line four of the
paragraph, as follows: cnginccring, lcgal, pipcs and lift stations), to smne serve additional areas.
Page 6 - 9. a) Delivery of Service~ Maintenance Insert the following parenthesized
words in sentence three of the paragraph: Service means that the Service Company will process,
treat and dispose of wastewater and will operate its system: in compliance with the quality and
process standards required by DEP and the Service Company: in accordance with industry
standards as they develop and any FKAA, County, or City of Key West requirements: and, in a
manner that does not pose or cause health or environmental risk or damage (provided. that
should any violation of health or environmental rule or law occur. service company shall be
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in compliance herewith if service company promptly undertakes and completes any
necessary remedial action).
Page 6 - 9. 1 Insert the following words at the end of the paragraph above: Service also
means the furnishing of gravwater, described in section L meeting industry standards.
Page 6 - 10. Strike the word t6- and replace it with the word of in line one of the
paragraph, as follows: In the event of any material damage to or destruction te- of.
Page 7 - 12. Default Insert the following words: through no fault of the County: in
line fourteen of the paragraph, as follows: The County, however, may withhold payment without
default if the Service Company, through no fault of the County.
Page 7 - 12. Default Strike the words risk or in the last sentence of the paragraph, as
follows: County or its officials and employees to suits or risk or liability attributable to the
Service Company's conduct.
Page 7 - 13. Excuse from Performance a) Force Majeure Strike the word three and
replace it with the words ten business in line thirteen of the paragraph, as follows: County in
writing within three ten business days.
Mr. Koppel addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Nelson
and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval of the Utility Agreement, as revised.
Mr. Kolhage addressed the Board. After consideration, the motion was amended authorizing the
County Attorney to include the appropriate Exhibits as described. Roll call vote was unanimous.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Spehar discussed her item with the Board concerning adoption of a
Resolution requesting the Monroe County School Board restore to the School curriculum drivers
education classes. Bob Shillinger, and Timothy Grandy, representing Motorcycle Awareness
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded
by Commissioner Williams to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION 274-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
K. Marlene Conaway, Director Planning & Environmental Resources addressed the Board
concerning adoption of an amendment to the Monroe County Code adding a Non-residential Rate
of Growth Ordinance (NROGO); Section 9.5-124. There was no public input. Motion was made
by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson directing Staff to move
forward to obtain information to determine real impact numbers on affordable housing for
commercial development. A second Public Hearing is to be scheduled at the August Key Largo
BOCC meeting at 3:00 P.M., to include as part of this item, that in place of the $1.00 per square
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foot, a $1.00 charge for commercial development up to 1,000 feet, a $2.00 per square foot charge
for commercial development up to 2,000 feet, and $3.00 per square in excess of 2,000 square
feet. Roll call vote was unanimous.
The second of two Public Hearings was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance
amending the Monroe County Code by adding Sec. 9.5-257.1 through 9.5-257.5, and the addition
of text to Sec. 9.5-232 through Sec. 9.5-240, Sec. 9.5-242 through Sec. 9.5-246, Sec. 9.5-248
through Sec. 9.5-251, and Sec. 9.5-253; providing for the severability; providing for the repeal of
all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for the incorporation into the Monroe County
Code; and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance to the
Florida Department of Community Affairs and providing an effective date. There was no Public
input. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by
Commissioner Spehar to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 027-2001
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Timothy McGarry, Director Growth Management Division addressed the Board
concerning a Public Hearing to consider a request by Toppino's, Inc. to amend the Future Land
Use Map from Industrial (I) to Residential High (RR) and to amend the Land Use District Map
from Industrial (I) to Urban Residential (UR) for property located adjacent to 2nd Street and
described as part of Government Lot 5, Sec. 21, Twp. 67 S., Rge. 26 E., Rockland Key, Monroe
County, Florida at approximate Mile Marker 9.3. This item was withdrawn and will be
rescheduled and re-advertised as there was insufficient time to prepare the agenda package for the
Public Hearing. The following individuals addressed the Board: Robin Hill and Rick Spencer.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner
Nelson to notify all homeowners within 300' of the project; and bring back before the Board for
consideration in the next round of Comp Plan changes significant zoning notification for the
project. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and
seconded by Commissioner Nelson for the Public Hearing on this item be held at the next regular
BOCC meeting scheduled for September in Key West at 5:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution transmitting to the
Department of Community Affairs the request filed by the Planning and Environmental Resources
Department to amend Policy 101.3.4 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan. Ms.
Conaway addressed the Board. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner
McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to adopt the following Resolution. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 275-2001
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
And ex-officio Clerk to the Board
of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
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Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk ~