08/06/1991 Regular
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, August 6, 1991
Key West
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners convened at 1:00 p.m. on the above date
at the Key West Lions Club in Key West. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Earl Cheal,
Commissioner Jack London, Commissioner John Stormont, and
Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey. Absent from the meeting was
Commissioner Douglas Jones. Also present were Danny
Kolhage, Clerk; Randy Ludacer, County Attorney; Torn Brown,
County Administrator; County Staff; members of the Press and
Radio; and the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of
Allegiance.
Motion was made by Mayor Harvey and seconded by
Commissioner London to approve additions, deletions and
corrections to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
SOUNDING BOARD
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Vernon Julson of Julson's Mobile Homes addressed
the Board concerning replacement of mobile homes and
disposing of derelict mobile homes. No action was taken.
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Susan Foster, President of Sugarloaf Shores
Property Owners Association, addressed the Board concerning
ramifications of the United States Fish & Wildlife Service's
attempt to lease bay bottom in the Lower Keys. Motion was
made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Mayor Harvey to
enter an objection to the proposed lease of Lower Keys'
bay bottom by the U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service of the
Department of Interior and request the Fish & Wildlife
Service to provide comments regarding Mrs. Foster's con-
cerns. During discussion, the motion was withdrawn. After
further discussion, motion was again made by Mayor Harvey to
enter an objection to the proposed lease of Lower Keys' bay
bottom by the U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service of the
Department of Interior and request the Fish & wildlife
Service to provide comments regarding Mrs. Foster's con-
cerns. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion was then
made by Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner
Cheal directing the Planning Staff to prepare a report as to
how this proposed lease of bay bottom will fit in with the
Comprehensive Plan. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion
was made by Mayor Harvey to request a delay in the execution
of the proposed lease. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner London to place a Public Hearing on the Agenda
of August 21, 1991 at 3:00 p.m. and request representatives
of the Department of Natural Resources and the Fish &
wildlife Service to address the Board concerning the issue
and also to provide the ~esults of the analysis of this pro-
posed action with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner Cheal
Commissioner London
Commissioner Stormont
Mayor Harvey
Yes
Yes
No
~s
Motion carried.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
Presentations were made by the firms of
Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc., Kimley-Horn & Associates,
Inc., and Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., respondents
to the RFP for the Transportation Model and Long Range Plan
for Monroe County. The Board announced that the selection
process would be by ranking all firms according to a point
system, reflecting the Number One selection to receive the
Number One vote, and the successful nominee would be that
one with the lowest point total. The Board then proceeded
to ballot with the following results:
Cheal
London
Stormont
Harvey
Total
Barton-Aschman
1
1
I
3
2
6
10
Kimley-Horn
3
3
2
Post, Buckley
2
2
3
1
8
The Clerk announced the results of the tabulation which
named Barton-Aschman Associatesl Inc. as the successful
bidder. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Cheal to authorize negotiation of a contract
with the firm of Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Thomas Pope, Architect, made a presentation of the
preliminary design for the Key West Branch Library renova-
tion and expansion. Motion was made by Commissioner London
and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to accept the schematic
design as presented by Thomas Pope and authorize Staff to
proceed with the project. Roll call vote was unanimous.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Lorenzo Aghemo, Rafael DeArazoza and Mark Rosch
addressed the Board concerning the alternative method for
measuring the level of service on US-I. Motion was made by
Commissioner London and seconded by Commissioner Stormont
that the Staff request in writing that DCA and DOT
acknowledge that they will professionally accept the new
speed-based methodology pursuant to the provisions of
Florida Statutes 163 in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and
the Land Development Regulations. Roll call vote was unani-
mous. Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded
by Commissioner Stormont to proceed to revise the existing
Plan and Land Development Regulations to implement the new
speed-based methodology developed by the Task Force. Roll
call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by Commissioner
Stormont and seconded by Commissioner London to approve and
implement the Public Facilities Capacity Report - 1991
Assessment as presented. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded
by Mayor Harvey to approve and authorize execution of a
Business Lease with L. H. Kephart d/b/a Eaton Street
Professional Center for the lease of approximately 7,000
square feet for the Public Defender's office space require-
ments in Key West. Roll call vote was unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held on a proposed Ordinance
creating Sec. 6.3-12, Monroe County Code, in order to pro-
vide that prosecutions before the Code Enforcement Board
shall be initiated within four years of the occurrence of
the event complained of or be forever barred; providing for
an exception for occurrences which threaten human life; pro-
viding for severability; providing for incorporation into
the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; providing for the
repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; and pro-
viding an effective date. Proof of publication was entered
into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont
and seconded by Mayor Harvey to read by title only. Motion
carried unanimously. The County Attorney read by title
only. The following individuals addressed the Board: Vern
Pokorski, Bob Smith, B. G. Carter, Susan Foster of the Lower
Keys Property Owners Association, and Community Services
Division Director Peter Horton. Commissioner Cheal distri-
buted a letter from C. Richard Mayson of FEMA dated July 29,
1991. Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner London to continue to the next Public Hearing.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
A Public Hearing was held concerning the proposed
abandonment of a portion of Bamboo Court, Sugar loaf Shores
Section F, Sugarloaf Key. Proof of publication was entered
into the record. Steven Esquinaldo, attorney, addressed the
Board on behalf of the Petitioner. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Commissioner London to
adopt the following Resolution renouncing and disclaiming
any right of the County and the public in and to a portion
of Bamboo Court, Sugar loaf Key, Monroe County. Roll call
vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 249-1991
See Res. Book No. 100 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
A Public Hearing was held to consider a Land Use
Map Amendment to change the Land Use Designation from Urban
Residential Mobile Home (URM) to Urban Residential Mobile
Home-Limited (URM-L) for properties known as Venture Out at
Cudjoe Key, Inc., Lots 1 through 659, Section 34, Township
66S, Range 28E, Tallahassee Meridian, Monroe County, Mile
Marker 23. Proof of publication was entered into the
record. Planning Director Lorenzo Aghemo addressed the
Board. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Stormont and seconded by Commissioner Cheal to
adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote was unani-
mous.
RESOLUTION NO. 250-1991
See Res. Book No. 100 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
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A Public Hearing was held to consider a Land Use
Map Amendment to change the Land Use Designation from Native
Area (NA) to Urban Residential Mobile Home (URM) for certain
lots located in Rockland Hammock Subdivision, East Rockland
Key, Section 28, Township 67S, Range 26E, Tallahassee
Meridian, Mile Marker 9. Proof of publication was entered
into the record. Planning Director Lorenzo Aghemo addressed
the Board and advised the Board that the Navy had registered
an objection and because of that objection, the Four-Fifths
Rule for adoption would apply in this case. The following
individuals addressed the Board: Michael Barnes repre-
senting Louis Welters, Walker Moran, Joan Navarro and Tammy
Acevedo. Motion was made by Commissioner Stormont and
seconded by Commissioner London to approve Alternative "C"
in order to recognize existing property investments under
Section 380.055(18). During discussion, the motion was
withdrawn. Motion was then made by Commissioner Stormont
and seconded by Commissioner London to adopt the following
Resolution approving Alternative "CO pursuant to
9.5-511(d) (5) (B) (ii) Change of Assumption, all other pro-
perty is governmentally owned, (iii) an error in mapping at
the time of the adoption of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan,
(iv) new issues; these constitute the only developed lots in
the area and are consistent with community character in
existence prior to the adoption of the Comprehensive Land
Use Plan. Roll call vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION NO. 251-1991
See Res. Book No. 100 which is-Incorporated herein by
reference.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Division Director Peter Horton addressed the Board.
R. Giovanelli of Dames & Moore presented an Aviation
Forecasts Summary for Key West International Airport.
Motion was made by Commissioner London and seconded by
Commissioner Cheal to approve the Summary. Roll call vote
was unanimous.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator Tom Brown presented the
amended Tentative Budget and proposed Aggregate Millages for
the next fiscal year. Mr. Brown discussed the additional
funding requirements being required by the Land Use Plan and
proposed Settlement Agreement with DCA. Motion was made by
Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Mayor Harvey to approve
and authorize the Administrator to certify to the Property
Appraiser the 1992 Aggregate Millage Rates (SEE EXHIBIT A
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF); and to approve the
following meeting dates for Budget reviews and hearings:
September 19 Key Largo Library
5:05 p.m.
l)public Hearing for
consideration of
FY 1992 Budget
2)Adoption of Tentative
Budget and Aggregate
Millage Rates
Budget Workshop for
consideration of
FY 1992 Budget
September 23 Key West Lions Club
5:05 p.m.
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September 26 Key Colony Beach
Auditorium
l)public Hearing for
consideration of
FY 1992 Budget
2)Adoption of Final
Budget and Aggregate
Millage Rates
and to also approve the Summary of the Tentative Fund
Totals (SEE EXHIBIT B ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF). Commissioner Stormont discussed the worksheet he
had prepared concerning the distribution of millages and
assessments throughout the County. Staff and the County
Administrator's office were commended for their work on the
proposed Budget for next fiscal year.
Mr. Brown discussed alternatives for improvements
to Highway 905, Card Sound Road, as developed by Public
Financial Management, the County's financial advisor.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by
Commissioner Stormont to approve the following items, in
sequence:
1. Obtain legal opinion supporting the
obligation of $5.5 million of the County-
wide collected Fair Share Transportation
Development Impact Fees for improvements
to Highway 905 and Card Sound Bridge.
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2. Commission an engineering and/or a
toll revenue study to determine the
estimated revenues that would be generated
by increasing tolls to $0.75 per axle.
3. Petition the U. S. Fish and Wildlife
and/or Nature Conservancy to expedite
acquiring the Frank Gardner property that
is necessary for mitigating the environ-
mental impacts of the Highway 905
improvements.
4. Enact appropriate legislation to
increase the Card Sound Bridge tolls to
$0.75 per axle. (Alternatively, resolve
to commit approximately $210,000 per
annum in local option gas tax revenues in
partial payment of the bond debt service.)
5. Issue a Dedicated Revenue Bond in the
amount necessary to provide approximately
$4.5 million in the construction fund.
Debt service revenues to be obtained from
the $0.75 per axle tolls. If necessary,
supplement toll revenues with a portion
of the Local Option Gas Tax Revenues.
(Alternatively, provide debt service
revenues with a combination of the present
$0.50 per axle tolls and Local Option Gas
Taxes. )
6. Officially obligate $5.5 million of
the Transportation Impact Fees and $1.211
million of the Card Sound Bridge Enter-
prise Fund (cash) to fund this project.
7. Establish a bond fund retirement
reserve account for assimilation of un-
obligated toll revenues.
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8. Advertise for construction bids and
award contract.
and also to approve the following Alternative 7 from the
Public Financial Management, Inc. report:
Alternative 7: Increase tolls to $.075
per axle with no discount available and
use impact fees of all districts
($5,500,000) in addition to $1,211,000
from the Renewal and Replacement reserve
from the Card Sound Enterprise Fund.
Bud Post discussed a proposed toll bridge in the Jewfish
Creek area. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made
by Commissioner Cheal and seconded by Mayor Harvey to direct
the County Administrator to draft a Resolution requesting
the DOT to provide funding to study the potential toll reve-
nue for both the US-l Jewfish Creek Bridge and Highway 905
Card Sound Bridge projects. Roll call vote was unanimous.
The Board agreed and directed Commissioner Cheal and Staff
to meet with DOT to discuss these projects. The Board then
discussed hurricane evacuation policies. Motion was made by
Mayor Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Cheal that it
would be the established policy of the Board that in the
event of a hurricane evacuation, US-l and Card Sound Road
would be used concurrently for outward-bound traffic and
that the evacuation would be coordinated with Dade County.
Roll call vote was unanimous.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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FY92 FUND TOTALS - TENTATIVE BUDGET
001 GENERAL FUND 27,192,581
002 SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL FUND 1,205,397
004 KEY WEST AIRPORT 1,014,053
101 FINE & FORFEITURE 26,695,589
102 ROAD & BRIDGE 10,708,646
103 LAW LIBRARY 25,486
104 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 17,752,314
105 ENVIRON MGMT DEBT SERVICE 2,745,418
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 10,455,229
202 DEBT SERVICE-1983 1,331,091
203 DEBT SERVICE-1988 990,160
301 CAPITAL PROJECTS-MISC 709,000
303 CAPITAL PRJ-1988 BOND ISSUE 404,750
304 CAPITAL PRJ-ONE CENT INFRA 16,287,500
401 CARD SOUND BRIDGE 4,121,646
501 WORKER'S COMPENSATION 1,725,992
502 GROUP INSURANCE 6,494,344
503 RISK MANAGEMENT 2,182,258
705 FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 5 922,472
706 FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 6 1,016,041
712 TRANSLATOR 849,762
716 PLAN/BLDG/CODE ENF/FIRE MAR 6,122,053
717 UNINCORP PARKS & BEACHES 589,431
719 FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1 5,252,605
722 UPPER KEYS TRAUMA CARE 3,027,810
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TOTAL BUDGET 149,821,628
LESS DEPARTMENTAL BILLINGS 5,380,385
LESS BUDGETED TRANSFERS 4,485,236
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9,865,621
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NET BUDGET 139,956,007
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