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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Key Largo, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
convened at 9:00 A.M., at the Murray Nelson Government Center. Present and answering to roll
call were Commissioner Heather Carruthers, Commissioner Danny Kolhage, Commissioner
Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner George Neugent and Mayor David P. Rice. Also present at the
meeting were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Debbie Frederick, Assistant County
Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Amy Heavilin, County Clerk Ad Interim;
Pamela G. Hancock, Deputy Clerk; County Staff, members of the press and radio; and the
general public.
Pastor Kerry Foote made an invocation to the Commissioners.
Item A/B A Presentation along with comments from fellow Commissioners was made to
Mayor David Rice.
CALL TO ORDER OF 2013 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COMMISSION ORGANIZATION
Item Cl/C2/C3 Honorable Judge Reagan Ptomey administered the Oath of Office to
re- elected District Three Commissioner Heather Carruthers; re- elected District Five
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy; and newly elected District One Commissioner Danny L. Kolhage.
Item C5 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers nominating Commissioner Neugent as Mayor /Chairman. Motion carried
unanimously. Motion was made by Mayor Rice and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage
nominating Commissioner Carruthers as Mayor Pro Tem. Motion carried unanimously.
Item C6 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers to adopt the following Resolution electing the Mayor /Chairman and Mayor Pro Tem
for the Board of County Commissioners. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 334-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item C7 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers to adopt the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk of the Board to
sign all warrants, legal documents and any other necessary papers and documents; and stating
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that the presently authorized signature validating County checks are hereby continued for sixty
days from this date in order to meet payroll and other necessary obligations. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 335-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Item D Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval of Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
ENGINEERING
Item K2 Kevin Wilson, P.E., Senior Director of Engineering addressed the Board
concerning approval for the use of the strutitveest southeast corner of the Key Largo Community
Park for overnight camping of volunteers & cyclists participating in the Multiple Sclerosis
"Breakaway to Key Largo" Bike Ride on the nights of Friday, April 19, 2013 and Saturday, April
20, 2013 and for waiver of all fees for the use of County facilities for the event. Mabel Melton,
representing the National Multiple Sclerosis Society South Florida Chapter addressed the Board.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Item El Mayor's Proclamation declaring the month of November 2012 as National
Hospice and Palliative Care Month in the Florida Keys.
Item E2 Mayor's Proclamation declaring the month of November 2012 as Pancreatic
Cancer Awareness Month in Monroe County.
Item E3 Mayor's Proclamation declaring December 9, 2012 as National Children's
Memorial Day in Monroe County.
The Board made a presentation to newly elected District One Commissioner
Danny L. Kolhage.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
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Item F1 Board ratified the purchase of Audio/Visual equipment from Invoice #764653
from AVI SPL for the broadcast equipment that has been installed at the Marathon Government
Center.
Item F2 Board granted approval of the revised Library Policy Section 3.01.B1.
Item F3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Florida Department of
Children and Families Standard Grant Agreement #KPZ06, Emergency Shelter Grant f/k/a 2011
ESG /Prevention Grant Solicitation #LPZ06 between Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners (Community Services /Social Services) and the State of Florida, Department of
Children and Families.
Item F4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Standard Memorandum of
Agreement for the usage of Xerox Copier/Printer Grant between Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners (Community Services /Social Services) and the Early Learning Coalition
of Miami - Dade/Monroe, (ELC).
Item F5 Board granted approval to apply for a grant offered by the Alliance for Aging,
Inc., Area Agency on Aging for Miami -Dade and Monroe Counties called: Empowering Older
Adults Through Internet Access. This grant is being offered by the Alliance via an Invitation to
Negotiate. The total amount to negotiate is $150,000.
Item F6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between
VMD -MT Security LLC and Monroe County for office and storage space at the Key West
International Airport.
Item F8 Board granted approval to write off old accounts receivable at the Key West
International Airport. These write offs are due to Airlines Bankruptcies, some of which go back
to 2003.
Item F9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order 12/14 -07 for
professional services with Jacobs Project Management Co. for services authorized: New Hangars
at MTH (data collection and land use planning only) - PSO #7, the Florida Keys Marathon
Airport.
Item F10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order 12/14 -14 for
professional services with Jacobs Project Management Co. for services authorized: EYW
Baggage Claim Hall Renovation Construction Support - PSO #14.
Item F12 Board granted approval of the Employment Agreement and confirmation of
Pamela A. Johnson as Executive Assistant to Commissioner Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5.
Item F13 Board granted approval of the Employment Agreement and confirmation of Isabel
C. DeSantis as Executive Assistant to Commissioner Danny L. Kolhage, District 1.
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Item F14 Board granted approval of the Benefit Booklet and Summary Plan Document for
Covered Plan Participants of the Monroe County BOCC Group Health Plan.
Item F15 Board granted approval to enter into a 4 -month lease extension with Seashime II
LLC, due to construction delays on the Conch Key Fire Station #17, for Trailer #3 (Raptor) at 2
N Conch Avenue, Conch Key, Florida for the housing of firefighters assigned to Station #17,
continuing the same $950.00 /month rate, including utilities, and authorization for the Fire Chief
to execute all necessary documents.
Item F16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Service Agreement with
United Medical Industries, Corp. (UMI) for the collection and disposal of biomedical waste
generated from emergency medical calls and transports of Monroe County Fire Rescue
commending January 1, 2013 and running through December 31, 2013 with two (2) additional
one (1) year renewal options, and authorization for the Fire Chief to execute all necessary
documents including the agreement.
Item F17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with C &W
Pipeline, Inc. for the Doctor's Arm Culvert Repairs Project located on Big Pine Key.
Item F19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Second Amendment to
Contract with MBI/K2M Architecture, Inc. to continue to Phase II of the Customs & Border
Protection Facility Project at the Marathon Airport by preparing the final design, and continuing
with a Request for Proposal (RFP) for construction.
Item F20 Board adopted the following revised Resolution and accepting a Quit Claim Deed
with revised survey from the Florida Department of Transportation for the purpose of
constructing ADA accessible parking spaces at the entrance of the Key Largo Animal Shelter;
and rescinding the October 17, 2012 action which accepted a similar Resolution and Quit Claim
Deed both of which contained a faulty survey.
RESOLUTION NO. 336-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item F21 Board granted approval of the monthly report on change orders reviewed by the
County Administrator's Office. There were no changes orders considered for the period
beginning October 1, 2012 and ending October 31, 2012.
Item F22 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 5th Amendment to the
Conch Key/Duck Key Interlocal Agreement to add the advance of the sum $3,900,000 for
construction of County owned segments of the Duck Key Wastewater Project.
Item F23 Board granted approval to award surplus items as described on attached Recap of
Bid Opening (Items 4, 8, 16, 17, 18, 21, 23, 24 & 33). Said Recap is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Item F24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement with The
Utility Board of the City of Key West, Florida, for the Big Pine Key Animal Control Facility.
Item F25 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant Agreement from the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the 2012 -2013 Consolidated Small
County Solid Waste Management Grant funds in the amount of $70,588.00.
Item F26 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Wastewater Connection
Agreement with the City of Marathon for County properties located within the City of Marathon.
Item F27 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding between Monroe County and Florida Department of Management Services with
respect to connection to City of Marathon's Wastewater System and for the sharing of costs for
original connection charges, construction of infrastructure and ongoing maintenance at the State
of Florida Monroe Regional Service Center, Florida Fish & Wildlife Repair Shop and Monroe
County Government Center.
Item F28 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment #1 to License
Agreement with Friends of the Key Largo Cultural Center, Inc. for management and operation of
a variety of cultural, recreational, and related programs at the Murray E. Nelson Government and
Cultural Center.
Item F29 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a One Year Residential Lease
Agreement with a Sheriffs Deputy for Location B to commence December 1, 2012 and terminate
November 30, 2013.
Item F30 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Amendment and Second
Renewal with Mowrey Elevator Service, Inc. d/b /a Oracle Elevator Company of Florida for
complete elevator service maintenance for Monroe County on a month to month basis.
Item F31 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Haskins
Plumbing to replace the main sewer line at the Key West Library, in the amount of $15,400.00.
The work will be funded from the Facilities Maintenance budget.
Item F32 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a new Management
Agreement with the YMCA of Greater Miami, Inc. for management and operation of the Key
Largo Community Park and Skate Park.
Item F33 Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds and for
the Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue:
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 337-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 338-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 339-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 340-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 341-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 342-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 259 -2012 (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 343-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 344-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 345-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 346-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 347-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 348-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 349-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 350-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 351-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 352-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 353-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 354-2012
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Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 355-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 356-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 357-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 358-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 359-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 360-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 361-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item F34 Board granted approval of a General Fund transfer for the Sheriff, to transfer
funds for Fiscal Year 2012 between financial distributions in accordance with F.S. Chapter
30.49(2)(a).
Item F35 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with
Southernmost Homeless Assistance League (SHAL) for the period from October 1, 2012 through
September 30, 2013 to be funded by the Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund, per Substance Abuse
Policy Advisory Board recommendations.
Item F36 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Florida
Keys Outreach Coalition (FKOC) for the period from October 1, 2012 through September 30,
2013 to be funded by the Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund, per Substance Abuse Policy Advisory
Board recommendations.
Item F41 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding with Boys and Girls Club Key West Smart Moves Prevention Program with funds
provided under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, for the period
from October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013.
Item F42 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Certificate of Acceptance
of Sub -grant Award for the Boys and Girls Club Key West Smart Moves Prevention Program
using funds provided under the FDLE Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Program, for the period from October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Item GI Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key
Largo Chamber of Commerce, Inc. covering Bogart Film Festival in May 2013, in an amount not
to exceed $50,000, DAC V, FY2013 Event Resources.
Item G2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with BW
Promotions, Inc. covering Hemingway 5K Sunset Run & Paddleboard Race in July 2013, in an
amount not to exceed $10,000, DAC I, FY2013 Event Resources.
Item G3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Mad Dog
Mandich Fishing Classic, LLC covering Public Mad Dog Mandich Fishing Classic in October
2013, in an amount not to exceed $10,000, DAC IV, FY2013 Event Resources.
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Item G4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Lower
Keys Chamber of Commerce, Inc. covering Big Pine & Lower Keys Island Art Festival in
December 2013, in an amount not to exceed $15,000, DAC II, FY2013 Event Resources.
Item G5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Florida
Keys Community College and the Letters "FKCC" covering FKCC Swim Around Key West,
Open Water Swims, and Swim Meets between June and September 2013, in an amount not to
exceed $10,000, DAC I, FY2013 Event Resources.
Item G6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with
Islamorada Chamber of Commerce, Inc. covering Florida Keys Island Fest, 22nd Annual in April
2013, in an amount not to exceed $20,000, DAC IV, FY 2013 Event Resources.
Item G7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key
Largo Baptist Church, Inc. covering Key Largo Bridge Run in November 2013, in an amount not
to exceed $20,000, DAC V, FY 2013 Event Resources.
Item G8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Stand Up
for Education, Inc. covering Race Around the Rock in April 2013, in an amount not to exceed
$10,000, DAC I, FY2013 Event Resources.
Item G9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Super
Boat International Productions, Inc. covering Key West World Championship Race in November
2013, in an amount not to exceed $120,000, DAC I, FY2013 Event Resources.
Item G10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Keys
Area Interdenominational Resources, Inc. covering Sombrero Beach Run in March 2013, in an
amount not to exceed $10,000, DAC III, FY2013 Event Resources.
Item G 11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Greater
Marathon Chamber of Commerce, Inc. covering Original Marathon Seafood Festival in March
2013, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, DAC III, FY2013 Event Resources.
Item G12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with
University of Florida Alumni Association, Inc., Key West Gator Club covering Key West
Marathon in October 2013, in an amount not to exceed $27,500 (TDC District I Funding
Allocation = $25,000; TDC District III Funding Allocation = $2,500), FY2013 Event Resources.
Item G13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Phil
Peterson's Key West Poker Run, LLC covering Phil Peterson's 41st Key West Poker Run in
September 2013, in an amount not to exceed $95,000 (District I = $75,000; District II = $10,000;
District IV = $10,000 Funding Allocation), FY 2013 Event Resources.
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Item G14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key West
Business Guild, Inc. covering Womenfest Key West 2013 in September 2013, in an amount not
to exceed $50,000, DAC I, FY2013 Event Resources.
Item G15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Upper
Keys Community Pool, Inc. covering Orange Bowl Winter Training and Swim Classic between
December 2013 and January 2014, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, DAC V, FY2013 Event
Resources.
Item G16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with BH/NV
Hawk's Cay Property Holdings, LLC d/b /a Hawk's Cay Resort covering Christmas in the Keys
Celebration in December 2013, in an amount not to exceed $40,000, DAC III, FY2013 Event
Resources.
Item G17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with BH/NV
Hawk's Cay Property Holdings, LLC d/b /a Hawk's Cay Resort covering Heroes Welcome Tribute
Weekend in August and September 2013, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, DAC III, FY2013
Event Resources.
Item G18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with New
Orleans House of Key West, Inc. covering New Years Eve Shoe Drop on December 31, 2013, in
an amount not to exceed $17,000, DAC I, FY2013 Event Resources.
Item G19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Rotary
Club of Key Largo Charitable Events, Inc. covering Brew on the Bay in April 2013, in an amount
not to exceed $10,000, DAC V, FY2013 Event Resources.
Item G20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key West
Innkeepers Association, Inc. covering Holiday Historic Inn Tour in December 2013, in an
amount not to exceed $17,000, DAC I, FY2013 Event Resources.
Item G21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Naval Air
Station Key West covering NAS Key West 2013 Southernmost Air Spectacular in March 2013,
in an amount not to exceed $60,000 (DAC I = $50,000; DAC II = $10,000), FY2013 Event
Resources.
Item G22 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key West
Bight Preservation Association, Inc. covering The Key West Bight Before Christmas Holiday
Celebration between November and December 2013, in an amount to exceed $10,000, DAC I,
FY2013 Event Resources.
Item G23 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Sunrise
Rotary Foundation of Key West, Inc. covering Key West Brewfest in August/September 2013, in
an amount not to exceed $17,000, DAC I, FY2013 Event Resources.
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Item G24 Board granted approval to advertise a Competitive Solicitation for Visitor Profile
Survey Services for the Monroe County Tourist Development Council.
Item G25 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key West
Tourist Development Association, Inc. covering Fantasy Fest in October 2013, in an amount not
to exceed $150,000 (DAC I = $120,000; DAC II = $5,000; DAC III = $10,000; DAC IV =
$15,000), FY 2013 Event Resources.
Item G26 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Bauer
Restaurant, Inc. covering Key West Songwriters Festival May 2013, in an amount not to exceed
$100,000, DAC I, FY2013 Event Resources.
Item G27 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Prange &
O'Hearn, Inc. (d/b /a Insights, Inc.) to amend name of corporation to JDO Insights, Inc. (d/b /a
Insights, Inc.) and to make the change retroactive to June 1, 2012 to allow for payment of
invoices in new corporation name.
Item G28 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Conch
Foundation of the Upper Keys, Inc. covering Conch Scramble "on the water" Charity Golf
Tournament in September 2013, in an amount not to exceed $20,000, DAC IV, FY2013 Event
Resources.
Item G29 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key West
Half Marathon LLC for the Key West Half Marathon in January 2013, in an amount not to
exceed $35,000, DAC I, FY2013 Event Resources.
DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Item L1 Board granted approval of waiver of building permit fees in the amount of
$5,051.12 for removal and disposal of; existing tile bathtub surroundings, all drywall or cement
board, shower rods, grab bars, and shower valves for 31 affordable housing units at Newport
Village in Key Largo owned by the Monroe County Housing Authority.
Item L2 Board granted approval to refund permit fees already paid prior to requesting a fee
waiver in the amount of $5,051.12 for removal and disposal of existing tile bathtub surroundings,
all drywall or cement board, shower rods, grab bars, and shower valves for 31 affordable housing
units at Newport Village in Key Largo owned by the Monroe County Housing Authority.
Item L3 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Planning &
Environmental Resources Director to extend the period of expiration for ROGO/NROGO
allocations for two years from written notice, to allow the County to review impacts to federally
listed species consistent with Ordinance 015 -2012 under the Permit Referral Process and
Ordinance 024 -2012 requiring proposed development to meet the current Florida Building Code,
consistent with HB503 which authorized building permit extensions for two years.
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RESOLUTION NO. 362-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
MONROE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Item M1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners and the State of Florida, Department of Health for
operation of the Monroe County Health Department - contract year 2012 -2013.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Item N1 Board granted approval of Commissioner Murphy's reappointment of Ron Miller
and Jerry Gaddis to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, terms will expire in November
2016, with the term of Commissioner Murphy.
Item N2 Board granted approval of Commissioner Murphy's appointment of Nancy Perez
Miller to the Art in Public Places Committee, term will expire in November 2016, with the term
of Commissioner Murphy. Ms. Perez Miller will replace Donna Bosold whose term expired
11/1/2012.
Item N3 Board granted approval of Commissioner Murphy's reappointment of Bob
Johnson to the Human Services Advisory Board, term to expire in November 2014.
Item N4 Board granted approval of Commissioner Murphy's reappointment of Maria
Richardson to the Library Advisory Board, term to expire in November 2016, with the term of
Commissioner Murphy.
Item N5 Board granted approval of Commissioner Kolhage's appointment of Stephanie
Griffiths to the Library Advisory Board, term expiring November 20, 2016. Ms. Griffiths will
replace Karen Riggs who passed away.
Item N6 Board granted approval of Commissioner Kolhage's reappointment of Nance
Frank to the Art in Public Places Committee, term expiring November 1, 2016.
Item N7 Board granted approval of Commissioner Kolhage's appointment of Michael
Ingram to the Human Services Advisory Board, term expiring November 20, 2014. Mr. Ingram
will replace Alexsandra Leto whose term expired on 7/17/12.
Item N8 Board granted approval of Commissioner Kolhage's appointment of former
Commissioner Kim Wigington to serve as an additional member on the Environmental Impact
Study Community Oversight Committee.
Item N9 Board granted approval of Commissioner Carruthers reappointment of Steve
Torrence to the Monroe County Human Services Advisory Board by the Monroe County Board
of County Commissioners, with a term expiring November 2014.
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Item N10 Board granted approval of Commissioner Carruthers reappointment of Elizabeth
Lustberg to the Monroe County Planning Commission, with a term expiring November 2016.
Item N11 Board granted approval of Commissioner Carruthers reappointment of Warren
Leamard to the Monroe County Affordable Housing Committee, with a term expiring November
2016.
COUNTY CLERK
Item 02 Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners minutes
from the September 5, 10 & 13, 2012 Special Meetings and September 21, 2012 Regular
Meeting (previously distributed).
Item 03 Board granted approval of the following Warrants: (107190- 107226 &
580794- 581885): General Fund (001), in the amount of $3,575,832.62; Fine & Forfeiture
Fund (101), in the amount of $6,965,316.93; Road and Bridge Fund (102), in the amount of
$79,870.82; TDC District Two Penny (115), in the amount of $322,368.38; TDC Admin. &
Promo 2 Cent (116), in the amount of $1,213,182.82; TDC District 1,3 Cent (117), in the
amount of $264,956.71; TDC District 2,3 Cent (118), in the amount of $45,410.06; TDC
District 3,3 Cent (119), in the amount of $26,311.47; TDC District 4,3 Cent (120), in the
amount of $40,644.56; TDC District 5,3 Cent (121), in the amount of $67,771.88; Gov. Fund
Type Grants (125), in the amount of $643,706.78; Impact Fees Roadways (130), in the amount
of $2,048.00; Impact Fees Fire & EMS (135), in the amount of $26,255.00; Fire & Amb
District 1 L &M Keys (141), in the amount of $160,070.04; Upper Keys Health Care (144), in
the amount of $633.65; Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of $60,605.44; Plan,
Build, Zoning (148), in the amount of $153,078.59; Municipal Policing (149), in the amount of
$1,334,234.61; 911 Enhancement Fee (150), in the amount of $77,943.96; Duck Key Security
(152), in the amount of $3,840.00; Boating Improvement Fund (157), in the amount of
$14,113.48; Misc. Special Revenue Fund (158), in the amount of $43,548.06; Environmental
Restoration (160), in the amount of $491.75; Law Enforcement Trust (162), in the amount of
$4,000.00; Court Facilities Fees -602 (163), in the amount of $1,082.21; Cudjoe - Sugarloaf
MSTU (172), in the amount of $27,000.00; Building Fund (180), in the amount of $4,034.73; 1
Cent Infra Surtax (304), in the amount of $121,387.10; INFR Sle Srtx Rev Bds2007 (308), in
the amount of $1,703,465.77; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount of $6,842.37;
Marathon Airport (403), in the amount of $136,138.25; Key West Intl. Airport (404), in the
amount of $273,370.42; KW AIP Series 2006 Bonds (405), in the amount of $19,066.81; MSD
Solid Waste (414), in the amount of $1,758,272.21; Worker's Compensation (501), in the
amount of $36,837.17; Group Insurance Fund (502), in the amount of $460,694.70; Risk
Management Fund (503), in the amount of $157,303.52; Fleet Management Fund (504), in
the amount of $118,459.27; Fire &EMS LOSAP Trust Fund (610), in the amount of $2,325.00.
Item 04 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council Expenditures for the
month of October 2012: Advertising, in the amount of $1,019,181.33; Bricks & Mortar
Projects/Interlocal, in the amount of $210,546.38; Visitor Information Services, in the amount
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$75,549.33; Events, in the amount of $54,706.45; Office Supplies & Oper Costs, in the amount
of $10,235.16; Personal Services, in the amount of $239,609.69; Public Relations, in the
amount of $153,520.42; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of $162,052.76; Telephone &
Utilities, in the amount of $21,524.60; Travel, in the amount of $22,539.76.
Item 05 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal
or advertise for bid. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 06 Board granted approval to dispose of documents pursuant to the State of Florida
General Records Schedule, GS1 -SL.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Item Q2 Board adopted the following Resolution establishing additional rules for the use
of Bay Drive, Sunset Point and Bay Harbor subdivision, Key Largo, FL. (The agenda was
reopened later in the meeting and the item was tabled to the February meeting).
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS
Bob Shillinger, County Attorney announced that staff would request that Item R1,
Public Hearing at 3:00 p.m., be continued to January.
FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire and Ambulance District I convened. Present
and answering to roll call were Mayor George Neugent, Commissioner David P. Rice,
Councilwoman Kate Scott and Councilman Clark Snow.
Item Jl Chief James Callahan advised the Board that next month he will be bringing a
Request for Proposal to hire a person or firm to review our billing process with regard to ground
and air transports.
Item J2 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Councilman Snow
granting approval and authorizing execution of a 3 -Year Lease Agreement with Zane Grey
Development Co. for Unit #10 at 68250 Overseas Highway, Layton, Florida, for the housing of
firefighters assigned to Layton/Long Key Fire Station #18, continuing at same $2,300.00 /month
rate, including utilities, and authorization for Fire Chief to execute all necessary documents.
Motion carried unanimously.
Item J3 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Councilman Snow
granting approval and authorizing execution of a Service Agreement with United Medical
Industries, Corp. (UMI) for the collection and disposal of biomedical waste generated from
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emergency medical calls and transports of Monroe County Fire Rescue commencing January 1,
2013 and running through December 31, 2013 with two (2) additional one (1) year renewal
options, and authorization for the Fire Chief to execute all necessary documents including the
agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting of Board of Governors for the Fire
and Ambulance District I was adjourned.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting reconvened with all commissioners
present.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Item F7 Peter Horton, Director of Airport addressed the Board concerning approval to
award bid to D.L. Porter Constructors, Inc. for Baggage Claim Hall Renovation (Arrival Area) at
the Key West International Airport and for the Mayor to sign the construction contract upon legal
review and approval. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and
seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
Item F 11 Peter Horton, Director of Airport addressed the Board concerning approval to
establish the new position of Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) at the Key West International
Airport, as recommended by the TSA (Transportation Security Administration). After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
Item F18 Kevin Wilson, P.E., Senior Director of Engineering addressed Board concerning
approval of Amendment 3 to the Agreement for Design and Permitting Services for Emergency
Repairs to the No Name Bridge to increase the contract amount by $7,776.00. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting
approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
Item F37 Lisa Tennyson, Grants Management addressed the Board concerning approval of
the ratification of grant adjustment submission to FDLE JAG sub -grant to account for
unexpended funds of $2.51, and approval to authorize the Grants Administrator to process
routine grant adjustments to FDLE grants. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Rice that the Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board will be
notified of any significant changes to these grants. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Item Q2 Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Kolhage to reopen the agenda to hold this item until later in the day (item was originally bulked).
Motion carried unanimously.
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Commissioner Rice abstained from voting on the following five items due to a
conflict of interest:
Item F38 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Kolhage granting approval and authorizing execution of an Agreement with Guidance Care
Center for the Jail In -House Program for the period from October 1, 2012 through September 30,
2013 for $118,726. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Rice abstaining.
Item F39 Board discussed approval of an Agreement with Guidance Care Center for local
match funding for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services for the period from October 1,
2012 through September 30, 2013. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting approval and authorizing execution
of the item. Roll call vote was as follows:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage Yes
Commissioner Murphy No
Commissioner Rice Abstained
Mayor Neugent Yes
Motion carried, with Commissioner Rice abstaining.
Item F40 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers granting approval and authorizing execution of an Agreement with Guidance Care
Center for Baker Act Transportation Services and Transportation Disadvantaged Program grant
match for the period from October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012. Motion carried
unanimously, with Commissioner Rice abstaining.
Item F43 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers granting approval and authorizing execution of a Memorandum of Understanding
with Guidance /Care Center Female Jail In -House Program, for the period from October 1, 2012
through September 30, 2013. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Rice abstaining.
Item F44 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers granting approval and authorizing execution of the Certificate of Acceptance of
Sub -grant Award for the Guidance /Care Center Female Jail In -House Program, using funds
provided under the FDLE Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, for the
period from October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. Motion carried unanimously, with
Commissioner Rice abstaining.
Item F45 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval to accept a title policy containing an exception and to proceed with the
purchase of land received by Dr. Fred R. Burrin in the road abandonment, including the
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conveyance of a 6 inch strip of land to Dr. Burrin. This is the last portion of land needed for the
building of the Stock Island Fire Station. This portion of land will be used as parking area and
no building will be constructed on it. Motion carried unanimously.
Item F46 Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy granting approval and authorizing execution of an Agreement with Comcast for internet
service for the Duck Key Security System Installation and Maintenance. Motion carried
unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Item G30 Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council
District III Advisory Committee for one "At Large" appointment. The position is being
advertised due to the resignation of Melanie Elder.
STAFF REPORTS
Item H7 Kevin Wilson, Senior Director of Engineering addressed the Board concerning the
following: Funding questions about No Name Key Bridge; Capital Projects list is being put
together since the infrastructure sales tax has been approved; A contract will be brought before
the Board in December for the analysis of county spaces and buildings; and, Received the RFQ
responses for the paving analysis and expects a contract on the January agenda.
Townsley Schwab, Senior Director of Planning & Environmental Resources
discussed the CommuniKeys Plan.
Mr. Wilson also addressed the Board concerning: Cudjoe Sewer Projects; and,
gave an update on the state grants; Advised that the Stock Island Fire Station permits are being
issued; and, Updated the Board on ADA construction projects.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEM
Mayor Neugent introduced, our District Congressional Leader, Congressman Joe
Garcia. Congressman Garcia addressed the Board.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item P2 Connie Cyr, Aide to the County Administrator addressed the Board concerning
the Board of County Commissioners monthly meeting dates for 2013. Motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice to hold the monthly meetings the
third Wednesday of each month, except for December which will be held on the second
Wednesday of the month. Motion carried unanimously. Said meeting dates are attached hereto.
Item P3 Roman Gastesi, County Administrator addressed the Board concerning approval
of a Task Order with AMEC Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. under the On Call Professional
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engineering Services Contract to develop Phase 2 of a County Wide Canal Improvements Master
Plan. The project will be funded by Water Quality Protection Program funds provided by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval and authorizing
execution of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
Item P1 Roman Gastesi, County Administrator referred the Board to the written County
Divisions' Monthly Activity Report for October 2012. Mr. Gastesi discussed a Special Meeting
to be scheduled in December on the Restore Act. The Board took no action on the meeting date
until later in the day.
Item P4 Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Townsley Schwab, Senior Director of
Planning & Environmental Resources; and Michael Roberts, Senior Administrator of
Environmental Resources addressed the Board concerning a Resolution to accept the Southeast
Florida Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP) providing actionable recommendations in support
of regionally coordinated strategies and efforts in the areas of climate change mitigation and
adaptation planning, and community resilience and authorize the County Administrator to
implement the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan to the extent possible with
current resources and to seek grants and partnerships to assist in further implementation. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 363-2012
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Item Q2 Tamara Green, representing Sunset Point Subdivision addressed the Board
concerning approval of a Resolution establishing additional rules for the use of Bay Drive,
Sunset Point and Bay Harbor Subdivision, Key Largo, FL. Bob Shillinger, County Attorney
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner
Kolhage to table the item to the February meeting. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item P5 Chief James Callahan addressed the Board concerning approval to grant Monday,
December 24, 2012 and Monday, December 31, 2012 as a Holiday for County Employees
(clarified later in day as a day off with pay). After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval of the item.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage Yes
Commissioner Murphy No
Commissioner Rice Yes
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Mayor Neugent Yes
Motion carried.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Item Q1 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney addressed the Board concerning a proposed
Settlement Offer from Bart Smith who represents two of the property owners on No Name Key.
Mr. Shillinger read the required language into the record and requested an Attorney- Client
Closed Session be held at the regularly scheduled meeting in December for all four of the No
Name Key matters that are pending litigation in the matter of Monroe County v. Utility Board of
the City of Key West, dba Keys Energy Services, Case No.: CA -K -12 -549; Roemmele- Putney, et
al. v. Monroe County, et al., Case No.: 3D12 -333, Lower Tribunal Case No.: CA -K -11 -342;
Reynolds v. Utility Bd of the City of KW, dba Keys Energy Services, PSC Docket No.:
120054 -EM; An Administrative Appeal by James D. Newton re: Property at 2047 Bahia Shores
Road, No Name Key, Planning Dept. File No.: 2012 -096. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice to hold the Closed Session on
December 12, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Ron Miller and Alicia Putney,
representing Solar Community of No Name Key addressed the Board.
Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that the Mclnyre case, from the 1980s, just came
off the list of active cases.
Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that the employee hearings on the discipline on
the iPad, iPod matter has been finished. He also advised that there will be some policy issues
coming before the Board over the next few months.
Mr. Shillinger announced that his office has done new Commissioner training in
the past when a new Commissioner has joined the dais.
The Board requested that the County Attorney's Office work with the State
Attorney's Office to develop some basic ethics training for all county employees, including a
refresher course that happens annually.
The Board discussed reviewing the Policies and Procedures for all employees who
deal with either equipment or cash. Mr. Shillinger advised that he will have discussion with Ms.
Heavilin and Mr. Gastesi and that they will come back with some recommendations and some
proposals.
PUBLIC WORKS
Item K1 Kevin Wilson, Senior Director of Engineering introduced Adam Scott the new
YMCA manager for Key Largo Community Park and Peyton Tune, Executive Director of the
YMCA of Greater Miami. Mr. Tune made a power point presentation of the YMCA plans for
the programs at the park during FY2012 -2013.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
Item Q3 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney read the required language into the record
concerning the approval of the request to hold an Attorney - Client Session in the matter of
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners vs. Gonzalez Architects, et al, Case No.
07- CA -1428K at the December 12, 2012 BOCC meeting in Marathon, FL. Motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval of the item.
Motion carried unanimously.
Item Q4 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney read the required language into the record
concerning the approval of the request to hold an Attorney - Client Session in the matter of The
Morganti Group, Inc. vs. Monroe County, Case No. 2011 -CA -892 -K at the December 12, 2012
BOCC meeting in Marathon, FL. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Rice granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
Item Q5 Board discussed approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider adoption of an
Ordinance amending Monroe County Code Section 26 -1, to reinsert the definition for
"Commercial Lobster Season" that was inadvertently omitted upon adoption of Ordinance
002 -2011 on January 19, 2011; amending Section 26 -96 adding language to provide for
enforcement of this Section in incorporated and unincorporated Monroe County to the extent that
no conflict exists with a municipal Ordinance; and deleting Section 26 -98(c) to remove the
sunset date of 8/31/2012 to continue the prohibition against diving or snorkeling in any manmade
water body or marina, or within 300 feet of an improved residential or commercial shoreline,
beginning three (3) days prior to the opening of and during the entirety of the lobster mini season
and for the first five (5) days of commercial lobster season. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval of the item.
Motion carried unanimously.
Item Q6 Board discussed approval of recommendation of selection committee,
recommending selection of group of firms represented by Campbell & Malafy to serve as outside
counsel representing Monroe County in its claim for revenue losses in the BP oil spill claims
process; authorization for the County Administrator to sign agreement for legal services and all
other necessary documentation in order to retain the firm(s) on a contingency fee basis as
outlined in their proposal; and authorization to proceed with filing all claims and lawsuits
necessary to protect the County's interest. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and
seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting approval of the item with the added language of:
a final decision to file suit would be subject to the sole discretion of the County Commission.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item P1 Roman Gastesi, County Administrator discussed with the Board his meeting with
the consultant concerning solid waste collection. Tina Boan, Director Budget & Finance,
addressed the Board.
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Mr. Gastesi discussed with the Board future projects that can be done with the
passing of the Infrastructure Sales Tax.
Board discussed the scheduling of the Workshop for the Restore Act on December
11, 2012 or December 13, 2012.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item R1 A Public Hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Section 17 -2
and Section 25 -35, and creating Section 17 -6, of the Monroe County Code to further clarify
prohibitions and enforcement regarding the parking and storage of vehicles and watercraft and/or
wrecked, inoperative or partially dismantled vehicles and watercraft on County roads and
right -of -way, on private property and in residential districts throughout Monroe County. Motion
was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to continue the item to
the January 2013 meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Item R2 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending
Chapter 6 Buildings and Construction to provide for a period of two years to obtain building
permits for owners of parcels previously on the FEMA Injunction List with allocations or
building permits which were "tolled" according to Resolutions 420 -2005, 166 -2006, 185 -2007,
219 -2008 and 282 -2011, at the time of lifting of the FEMA Injunction; requiring owners of
parcels with allocations to obtain their building permits within 2 years and requiring owners of
parcels with building permits which were tolled at the time of lifting of the FEMA Injunction to
commence or recommence development within two years from written notice by county,
consistent with HB503 which authorized building permit extensions for two years. Townsley
Schwab, Senior Director of Planning & Environmental Resources addressed the Board. There
was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Kolhage to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 038-2012
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item P5 Board clarified that the approval to grant Monday, December 24, 2012 and
Monday, December 31, 2012 as a Holiday for County Employees is actually a day off with pay.
Item P1 The Board will hold the Restore Act Workshop on December 11, 2012, in
Marathon, at 1 p.m.
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There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners was adjourned.
Amy Heavilin, Clerk Ad Interim
and ex- officio Clerk Ad Interim to the
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Commissioners Division Directors
County Attorney Department Heads
Clerk of Court Land Authority
Sheriff Department Housing Authority
Tax Collector TDC
FROM: Connie Cyr
Aide to the County Administrator
SUBJECT: 2013 BOCC Meeting Dates
DATE: November 20, 2012
MEETING DATES *AGENDA DEADLINE LOCATION
1/16/13 — 1/17/13 1/2/13 Harvey Government Center
2/20/13 - 2/21/13 2/5/13 Nelson Government Center
3/20/13 - 3/21/13 3/5/13 Marathon Government Center
4/17/13 - 4/1/13 4/2/13 Harvey Government Center
5/15/13- 5/16/13 4/30/13 Nelson Government Center
6/19/13 - 6/20/13 6/4/13 Marathon Government Center
7/17/13 - 7/18/13 7/2/13 Harvey Government Center
8/21/13 - 8/22/13 8/6/13 Nelson Government Center
9/18/13 - 9/19/13 9/3/13 Marathon Government Center
10/16/13 - 10/17/13 10/1/13 Harvey Government Center
11/20/13 - 11/21/13 11/5/13 Nelson Government Center
12/11/13 - 12/12/13 11/25/13 Marathon Government Center
All meetings in all areas begin at 9:00 a.m.
Murray E. Nelson Gov't Center Marathon Gov't Center Harvey Gov't Center
102050 Overseas Highway 2798 Overseas Highway 1200 Truman Ave.
Key Largo Mile Marker 50 Key West
Mile Marker 102
approved at the November 20, 2012 BOCC meeting.