Resolution 019-2012 RESOLUTION NO. 019 -2012
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF A SKEET SHOOTING
EVENT BEING HELD ON PIGEON KEY.
WHEREAS,Monroe County owns an island known as Pigeon Key, which was used in
the 1900's as part of the Flagler Overseas Railroad, and later used for a toll gate and toll-keepers
residence, establishing routine land-based travel throughout the island chain and providing
historical significance for the Florida Keys; and
WHEREAS,Monroe County currently leases the island to the Pigeon Key Foundation
for purposes of preservation and operations for tourist, cultural, historic, and educational
activities; and
WHEREAS,the Pigeon Key Foundation has requested approval of their hosting a skeet
shooting event on the island; and
WHEREAS,the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Florida department.of
Environmental Protection regulate skeet shooting ranges and/or the discharge of ammunition into
areas of environmental sensitivity; and
WHEREAS,Monroe County is designated as an Area of Critical State Concern due to
the many environmental attributes, and a National marine Sanctuary has been established
encompassing the Florida Keys;
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS that:
1) The COUNTY approves a skeet shooting event being held on Pigeon key, conditioned
upon the following:
a) Clearance from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection;
b) Coordination of event with the Sheriff's Office to insure that all pre-cautions are
taken to avoid any potential danger to passersby, whether by vehicle on the 7 Mile
Bridge; pedestrians on the Old 7 Mile Bridge, or people in passing boats;
c) A Hold Harmless certificate from both the Pigeon Key Foundation and any entity
producing the event specific to the event,holding Monroe County harmless from any
liability which might be incurred in the course of the event;
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d) A certificate showing insurance coverage for the event producer naming Monroe
County as a co-insured.
2) The County Clerk shall forward a copy of this resolution to Sheriff Bob Peryam.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of MONROE
COUNTY, Florida on this 19th day of January, 2012.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
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