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03/22/2001 Regular MINUTES OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2001/97 Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners Thursday, March 22, 2001 Marathon, Florida A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00 A.M., on the above date at the Marathon Government Center. 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 James Roberts, County Administrator; James Hendrick, County Attorney; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; County Staff, members of the press and radio; and the general public. ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Nelson granting approval of Additions, Corrections, and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar to reconsider agenda item F-3 concerning the conceptual approval of an Agreement between Monroe County and Key West Utilities to accept sewage directly from the Monroe County Detention Facility on Stock Island. Motion carried unarumous. BULK APPROVALS Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Nelson granting approval of the following items: Board granted approval for the transfer of one buildable lot from M & S Key Largo Construction to Monroe County by Warranty Deed, Permit Number 00-3-2289, described as Lot 12, Block 11, Ramrod Shores First Addition Ramrod Key. The applicant receiving a dwelling unit allocation award for the year ending July 13, 2001, has filed the document in accordance with Ordinance No. 47-1999. Board granted approval for one Lot Aggregation Restrictive Covenant from Pedro M. Fernandez to have one dwelling unit on contiguous lots, Permit Number 00-3-0891, described as Lots 9 & 29, Block 9, Key Largo Park Amended Plat, Key Largo. The applicant receiving one dwelling unit allocation for the year ending July 13, 2001, has filed the document in accordance with Ordinance No. 47-1999. 03/22/01 2001/98 Board granted approval for one Lot Aggregation Restrictive Covenant from Thomas 1. Jr. & Carol Mesler to have one dwelling unit on contiguous lots, Permit Number 00-3-0145, described as Lots 5,6 & 7, Block 15, Anglers Park, Key Largo. The applicants receiving one dwelling unit allocation award for the year ending July 13,2001, have filed the document in accordance with Ordinance No. 47-1999. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Release of Restrictive Covenant for Robert C. Ohlman for his property on Yacht Club Island, Permit Number 97-2-1053, described as Lots 98, 99, 100 and E~ Lot 101, Block 1, Yacht Club Island. Board granted approval of the Request by Nickolas E. and Talley Anne Reeb for the removal of an Affordable Housing Deed Restriction, Permit Number 99-01-2721, described as Lot 30, Orchid Park Subdivision, SugarIoafKey. Board granted approval and authorized execution ofDEP Agreement No. SP527, Change Order No. 001, between Monroe County and the Department of Environmental Protection. Board granted approval and authorized execution of Modification No.1 to Contract No. 01-DR-16-11-54-01-001 between Monroe County and Department of Community Affairs to extend the Agreement termination date to 31 March 2002 and to include a new component scope of work providing for water quality monitoring of Little Venice canals. Board granted approval and authorized execution of Modification NO.2 to Contract No. 00-DR-IW-II-54-01-002 between Monroe County and Department of Community Affairs to extend the Contract termination date to 31 March 2002. Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. AE-270 between Monroe County and URS Corporation Southern (formally URS Greiner Woodward Clyde, Inc.) for provision of transportation services under the current FOOT- Monroe County Joint Participation Agreement. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Spirit Marine Towing & Assistance for the emergency repair of channel marker #5 Sugarloaf and the removal and disposal of Kemp Channel obstruction day beacon, Monroe County. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Agreement between Monroe County and American Underwater Contractors, Inc. for the installation offifteen aids to navigation and one regulatory aid, Broad Creek area, North Key Largo, Monroe County. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Arnold's Towing for the emergency removal ofDV3A3416, located offof Stock Island, Monroe County. 03/22/01 2001/99 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract Agreement between Monroe County and Spirit Marine Towing & Assistance for the installation of regulatory signage in Cow Key Channel and Riviera Canal, Key West, Monroe County. Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing an allocation from the Boating Improvement Fund for the repair of the Bittersweet Avenue Boat Ramp, Big Pine Key, Monroe County. RESOLUTION NO. 158-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval for the transfer of one buildable lot from Pablo & Marianela R. Garcia to Monroe County by Warranty Deed, Permit Number 99-03-2311, described as Lot 7, Block 16, Sands Subdivision, Big Pine Key. The applicant receiving a dwelling unit allocation award for the year ending July 13,2001, has filed the document in accordance with Ordinance No. 47-1999. Board granted approval for the transfer of one buildable lot from Dean Parkinson to Monroe County by Warranty Deed, Permit Number 00-3-3646, described as Lot 4, Block 27, Eden Pine Colony 3rd Addition, Big Pine Key. The applicant receiving a dwelling unit allocation award for the year ending July 13,2001, has filed the document in accordance with Ordinance No. 47-1999. Board granted approval for the transfer of one buildable lot from Frank 1. Pia to Monroe County by Warranty Deed, Permit Number 00-3-4043, described as Lot 6, Block 55, Sands Subdivision, Big Pine Key. The applicant receiving a dwelling unit allocation award for the year ending July 13,2001, has filed the document in accordance with Ordinance No. 47-1999. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Turnkey Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Super Boat International Productions, Inc. for the Key West Super Boat World Championship Race on November 4-10,2001 in an am ount not to exceed $52,000, DAC I, Event Resources, FY 2001. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement for Grant of Funds between Monroe County and the City of Key West for the Key West Bight Turtle Kraals Aquarium Restoration Phase II project in an amount not to exceed $31,000, DAC I, Capital Resources, FY 2001. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant of Funds between Monroe County and Keys Marine Conservancy for the acquisition and construction of a nature center in an amount not to exceed $250,000 with $50,000 to be budgeted each year for five years to fulfill this contract, DAC IV, Capital Resources. 03/22/01 2001/100 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement for Grant of Funds between Monroe County and the City of Key West for the Seminole Avenue Beach Enhancement project in an amount not to exceed $20,000, DAC I, Capital Resources, FY 2001. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant of Funds between Monroe County and Artificial Reefs of the Keys for the Vandenberg Project in an amount not to exceed $250,000, DAC I, Capital Resources, FY 2001. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant of Funds between Monroe County and Friends of Mallory Square for the Key West Historic Memorial Sculpture Garden- Lighting and Busts in an amount not to exceed $50,000, DAC I, Capital Resources, FY 2001. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant of Funds between Monroe County and Florida Keys Wild Bird Center, Inc. for the tourist related environmental program in an amount not to exceed $2,310, DAC V, Capital Resources, FY 2001. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant of Funds between Monroe County and Upper Keys Community Pool, Inc. for the Jacob's Aquatic Center Project- Interactive Play Pool portion in an amount not to exceed $160,000, DAC V, Capital Project Resources, FY 2001, Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement for a Grant of Funds between Monroe County and the Islamorada Village of Islands for the competition elements of the Islamorada Aquatics Center in an amount not to exceed $164,424, DAC IV, Capital Resources, FY 2001. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant of Funds between Monroe County and Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society, Inc. for the Museum Repair and Improvement Phase II project in an amount not to exceed $311,900, DAC I, Capital Resources, FY 2001. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement for Grant of Funds between Monroe County and the City of Key West for the White Street Pier Handrails Replacement Project Phase I in an amount not to exceed $55,000, DAC I, Capital Resources, FY 2001. Motion carried unanimously. DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS Motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to put on the table Agenda item F3 concerning conceptual approval of an Agreement between Monroe County and Key West Utilities to accept sewage directly from the Monroe County Detention Facility on Stock Island. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Williams addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson directing the County Attorney to include in the conceptual approval 03/22/01 2001/101 process of the Agreement; the due diligence issues written in the Informational Memorandum from Roger Braun, Executive Director of the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, dated March 19, 2001; and also, bring back to the Board for consideration, keeping in escrow a portion of the funds that go towards the hookup fees to be used for the enlargement of the facility to be able to accommodate the people of Stock Island. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner McCoy Yes Commissioner Nelson Yes Commissioner Spehar Yes Commissioner Williams No Mayor Neugent Yes COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Commissioner Spehar discussed her item with the Board concerning employment and the selection by the County Administrator for a Land Steward for Natural Areas from the current applications for this position. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval of the item. Roll call vote was unanimous. Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning a long-term approach to Monroe County Land Use issues as written in the document entitled Recommended Action for Consideration under a Long Range Planning Strategy for Growth Management. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to deliver the Comp Plan and LD~ Changes list to Growth Management and DCA to go through the process and be brought back to the Board for consideration and approval, with the following change. In the 5th bullet point: Allow mobile and lor manufactured homes designed for ~ 150 mph winds on affordable housing properties. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner McCoy to continue to the next Board meeting in Key West, with a time certain assigned to it, the discussion of two items and approval of a Resolution: 1) Do we wish to revisit the 1993 Ordinance that stopped issues like the tower from coming before the Board of County Commissioners? and 2) Do we wish to revisit the Ordinance that stopped event issues like the annual race on Loop Road from coming before the Board of County Commissioners? Approval of a Resolution: The Board of Monroe County Commissioners resolves to hold special meetings in Tavernier, Big Pine, and on Sugarloaf and Long Keys, at least annually. Roll call vote was unanimous. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval to appoint a citizen committee to create a list of "trouble spots" in the County Code, Section 9.5, that they feel need to be addressed as we pursue our goal to clarify and simplify County Code. This Committee would be formed with ten individuals, two appointments from each County Commissioner, and would not require staff guidance (one of the important elements of this is to see what parts of our Code are incomprehensible to the layman). A staff member will need to sit in at the first meeting to clarify our purpose. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar requesting two appointments 03/22/01 2001/102 from each Commissioner for consideration at the next meeting, with a six (6) month sunset. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Williams discussed her item with the Board concerning status of how the Board is doing on their 2001 Goals and some suggestions. Commissioner McCoy discussed his goals: bicycle paths and recreation areas at Sugarloaf and Big Pine Keys; work being performed on the scenic and heritage trail, and beatification of the highway, mostly on Rockland Key and Stock Island. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to adopt the following Resolution urging the continued appropriation of funding for land acquisition on Big Pine, Cudjoe and Upper SugarloafKeys. RESOLUTION NO. 159-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Rick Casey of the Monroe County Housing Authority addressed the Board concerning the ability to construct affordable housing in Monroe County and the main impediment to that process. Mr. Casey also discussed mortgage revenue bonds through the Monroe County Housing Finance Authority. Commissioner Nelson discussed his item with the Board concerning direction from the Board of County Commissioners as to maintaining the FEMA pilot inspection program and to apply it to the homes that are less than four years old only, or to eliminate the inspection program entirely. The Board agreed for Commissioner Nelson to negotiate the best deal possible. Commissioner Nelson discussed his item with the Board concerning conceptual approval for following upgrades at Harry Harris Park: 1. Install additional window in gatekeepers enclosure, 2. Install phone in gatekeeper's enclosure, 3. Require gatekeeper to make hourly drives through the park., 4. Post a sign stating park rules,S. Align the entrance gate with the street, 6. Add three speed bumps between the boat ramp and ball fields, 7. Post the entire park to 5 miles per hour, 8. Upgrade restrooms to code, 9. Change the entrance fee to S10.00 for non-residents, 10. Limit the boat ramp to boats no longer than 25 feet, 11. Change the park opening to 8:00 am and limit operation of motorized equipment to that hour, 12. Create a dog walk area using the north pedestrian gate. Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner McCoy to continue the item to the next Key Largo meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner McCoy to continue to the next Key Largo meeting conceptual approval for the installation of three 150 watt sodium pole lights in Largo Gardens behind the Yellow Bait Shop and seven 150 watt sodium lights on Hibiscus Lane in Hibiscus Park, Key Largo. Motion carried unanimously. 03/22/01 2001/103 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. The Board confirmed the Special Meeting between the Board of County Commissioners and the Marathon City Council to be held on April 4, 2001 at 10:30 A.M. at the Marathon Government Center to discuss Conflict Resolution issues. COUNTY ATTORNEY Mr. Hendrick reported to the Board the following items: Status of the Florida Keys Aqueduct/Ogden and the sunshine violation of the Technical Evaluation Committee. A transfer agreement for the old translator permits with WEYS and indicated that it remains unsigned. After discussion, motion was made by Mayor Neugent and seconded by Commissioner McCoy to abandon negotiations with WEYS and go to the next person on the list. Motion carried unanimously. A request to intervene in a law suit pending before the Florida Supreme Court concerning ad valorem tax imposed by the South Florida Water Management District to fund Everglades restoration. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson authorizing the County Attorney to file an Amicus Curie brief. Motion carried unanimously. Status of the Post, Buckley Schuh & Jernigan litigation and informed the Board of the exorbitant costs for the defense. Status ofIsland Disposal/Mid Keys Waste v. Monroe County. Mr. Hendrick discussed the following new litigation: H. T. Pontin v. Monroe County; Industrial Communications v. Monroe County; and threatened but not yet filed litigation by Tradewind Hammocks. PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Section 8-30(B), Monroe County Code; requiring platted lots within residential subdivisions to be mowed every three months except for lots acquired by public agencies for resource and conservation purposes and lots within a subdivision with a land management plan approved by the County; providing for repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing for an effective date. The following individuals addressed the Board: Roger Flynn, Joan Tucker, Heinz J. Kropp, Nancy Socha, Robert Schneider, representing the Big Pine Key Civic Association; and Attorney Norvall Rhodes. Mr. Hendrick also addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote wa unanimous. 03/22/01 2001/104 ORDINANCE 014-2001 Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference. A continuation ofa Public Hearing was held to consider a Future Land Use Map and Land Use District Map amendment proposed by the Monroe County Planning Department changing the future land use designation from Residential High (RH) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MC) and changing the zoning from Urban Residential Mobile Home {URM) to Sub Urban Commercial (SC) for property described as Lots 11, 12,27 & 30 Block 2, Mandalay Subdivision, Key Largo, Section 6, Township 62 South, Range 39 East; with the following Real Estate numbers: 00554460.000000 and 00554420.000000. There was no public input. Marlene Conaway, Planning Director addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to adopt the following two Ordinances. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance approving the request by the Planning and Environmental Resources Department to change the Future Land Use Map of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan from Residential High (RH) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MC) for property described as Lots 11, 12, and 30, Block 2, Mandalay Subdivision, Key Largo, Section 06, Township 62 South, Range 39 East, Monroe County, Florida, at approximately mile marker 97, and having the real estate numbers 00554460.000000 and 00554420.000000. Ordinance approving the request by the Planning and Environmental Resources Department to change the Land Use District (Zoning) Map from Urban Residential Mobile Home {URM) to Sub Urban Commercial (SC) for property described as Lots 11, 12, and 30, Block 2, Mandalay Subdivision, Key Largo, Section 06, Township 62 South, Range 39 East, Monroe County, Florida, at approximately mile marker 97, and having the real estate numbers 00554460.000000 and 00554420.000000. ORDINANCE NO. 015-2001 ORDINANCE NO. 016-2001 Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference. DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT Growth Management Director Tim McGarry reported to the Board on status of the Storm Water Management Master Plan being completed by Camp, Dresser and McKee. Mr. McGarry discussed status of the financial plan as part of Monroe County's Comp Plan for the Department of Community Affairs. Mr. McGarry also discussed the 201 affordable housing units. Rebecca Jetton, representing the Department of Community Affairs addressed the Board. Mayor Neugent excused himself from the remainder of the meeting. 03/22/01 2001/105 Mr. McGarry discussed with the Board the document entitled Evaluation of Four Possible Sites on Big Pine Key for Park and Recreation Uses, dated March 21, 2001. Commissioner McCoy excused himself from the remainder of the meeting. COUNTY ATTORNEY Commissioner Spehar addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Williams granting approval and authorizing execution ofa Water Quality Monitoring Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and Florida International University. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Nelson Yes Commissioner Spehar No Mayor Pro Tern Williams Yes Motion carried. Mr. Hendrick and Communications Director Norm Leggett addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Williams to adopt the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 117-2001, Section 1, in order to provide an exception for the replacement of existing towers. During discussion, the motion was amended with the second accepting to change t';Y"Cftty fh'c percent to ten percent in the last sentence of the paragraph. Roll call vote was unanimous. RESOLUTION NO. 160-2001 Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to pay up to $10,000 to hire specialized council. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Nelson granting approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Section 13.5-3, in order to define the usage of the wood pier at Higgs Beach County 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. Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval to advertise an Ordinance prohibiting persons from willfully entering upon or remaining upon the premises of Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman School between the hours of 6 PM and 6 AM; providing for exceptions; providing for enforcement and penalties; 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. 03/22/01 2001/106 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to reappoint Winston Burrell as an "at large" appointment to the Tourist Development Council District I Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously. Lynda Stuart, Office Manager for the Tourist Development Council addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Spehar granting approval and authorizing execution of an Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and the City of Key West for the Kitsos-Berg Beach Walkway-Walkover Project in an amount not to exceed $150,000, DAC I, Capital Resources, FY 2001. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Stuart addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Williams to table to the next Key West meeting for input from the County Attorney and Tourist Development Council approval of a policy reflecting Florida Statute 125.010 5(a)(4) wherein each district shall not exceed 10% funding of beach and beach park facilities based on the district's three penny bed tax revenue from the previous fiscal year. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: Commissioner Nelson Yes Commissioner Spehar No Mayor Pro Tern Williams Yes Motion carried. DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT Mr. Hendrick referred the Board to the Growth Management Litigation Report from Attorney Karen K. Cabanas of his firm dated March 21 and 22, 2001. Mr. Hendrick discussed a request by the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority that Monroe County join with Pinellas County as an Amicus Curie in the Supreme Court of Florida on the issue of supporting the right of the sewer authority to issue bonds for multiple sewer projects. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Spehar authorizing the County Attorney to file the Amicus Curie. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hendrick also discussed a ruling by Circuit Court Judge Sandra Taylor concerning a Florida Sunshine Violation by the Technical Advisory Panel for the selection to evaluate and rank proposals submitted in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP to build and/or operate a wastewater treatment system on Key Largo. The Board requested that this matter be added to agenda for the Special Meeting of the Board scheduled for April 4,2001 at 10:30 A.M. at the Marathon Government. 03/22/01 20011107 Planning Director Marlene Conaway briefed the Board on the document entitled Big Pine Key & No Name Key Development Alternatives Report, Prepared By: Patricia L. McNeese, Environmental Consultant on behalf ofURS, Inc. - K. Marlene Conaway, Monroe County Department of Planning and Environmental Resources, Date: March 6,2001. Commissioner Nelson discussed adoption of a Resolution amending Resolution No. 229A-2000 in order to establish an inspection fee for the flood inspection program. The item was tabled to the next meeting of the Board scheduled for Key West. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Roberts discussed with the Board issues that will be part of the proposed Fiscal Year 2002 Budget with guidance from the Board of County Commissioners concerning how they wish to approach these issues. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Nelson directing the Human Service Organizations to prepare their proposed budgets without the 10% automatic cutback provision. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Nelson discussed fund balance reserves. Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Spehar directing Staff to make a recommendation to the Board for discussion at the next meeting of the Board scheduled in Key West, that sets a cap on the amount a fund balance is appropriated, with any deviations from that number of any funds that have special circumstances as well as specific funds that are in excess - potential uses for that fund. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tern Williams discussed conducting a transportation and fleet management study. Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Nelson authorizing the issuance of a Request for Proposals to have an outside consultant conduct a management study of the fleet management program and permitting process. Mr. McGarry addressed the Board. After consideration, the motion was amended with the second accepting to have an outside consultant conduct a management study of the fleet management program only. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tern Williams and the Board discussed Monroe County's Regional Park System. Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Spehar for the Board to begin the process of identifying funds through the State for a dedicated Emergency Operations Center, with Commissioner Nelson as the Board's spokesperson. Motion carried unanimously. The Board discussed the Gato Building in Key West. Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Spehar directing Staff to provide the Board with a list of 03/22/01 20011108 occupants who will be occupying the Gato Building, the cost of duplicating the building in square foot and the cost per square foot. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Spehar to hold a special Board meeting in May concerning capital projects. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Spehar and seconded by Commissioner Nelson directing Staff to negotiate an agreement with the City of Marathon for the Administration of the Park. Motion carried unanimously. 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 ~MC. QJ;J~ Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk