Resolution 132-2011Mayor Heather Carruthers
RESOLUTION NO. 132 -2011
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING COHESIVE PLANNING WITH CITY OF
KEY WEST FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF INDIGENOUS
PARK AND HIGGS BEACH.
WHEREAS, the County Commission for Monroe County recognizes that the City of
Key West may from time to time desire to redevelop all or parts of Indigenous Park; and
WHEREAS, Indigenous Park is on the east side of White Street and a portion of
Higgs Beach Park, owned and operated by the County, is on the adjacent south side of White
Street; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that both parks would probably be best served if
redevelopment on either park is designed to complement the other park to benefit the local
residents and tourists who utilize either or both parks; and
WHEREAS, the County currently has contracted with an architect for design of a
master plan for redevelopment of Higgs Beach Park consistent with the expressed desires of
residents to improve safety, enhance recreational use and beautify Higgs Beach Park for City
and County taxpayers, residents and tourists; and
WHEREAS, under the continuing contract with William P. Horn, Architect, the
County could revise the Higgs Beach project contract to allow design efforts for Indigenous
Park up to a maximum of $67,999 if an interlocal agreement is entered whereby the City
provides commensurate consideration for the design services of the architect; and
WHEREAS, it is possible that in the course of seeking grants for redevelopment of
Higgs Beach Park, the County could partner with the City in seeking grants that would also
fund redevelopment of Indigenous Park; and
WHEREAS, the County recognizes that any reconfiguration of the road intersecting
Higgs Beach Park should be coordinated with the City to ensure that no municpal problems
are created; and
WHEREAS, the County wishes to extend to the City of Key West the opportunity to
work together to benefit the residents and tourists who visit both the city and county parks
adjacent to White Street;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City of Key West is invited to participate in any of the public meetings
concerning redevelopment of Higgs Beach and to seek that such meetings enhance the
complimentary redevelopment of both parks.
2. The County would like to open discussions with the City of Key West regarding
the possibility of an interlocal agreement whereby:
a) the County may agree to revise the architect's Higgs Beach project contract to
increase the dollar amount to cover up to $67,999 in additional design services for Indigenous
Park, provided the City agrees to provide reimbursement of the amounts spent on design
specific to Indigenous Park; and
b) the City and County may agree to explore operational issues regarding the parks;
and
c) the City and County may agree to partner in applying for grants for redevelopment
of Higgs Beach Park and Indigenous Park; and
d) the City and County may agree to terms regarding any reconfiguration of the road
intersecting Higgs Beach; and
e) the interlocal agreement may include any other considerations upon which the
parties may agree.
3. The Clerk is directed to send a copy of this resolution to the City Clerk.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners'. -Zf MonU
County, Florida at a regular meeting of said board held on April 20 , 2011: r'
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Mayor Pro Tern Rice
Commissioner Murphy
Commissioner Neugent
Wigington
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