Resolution 110-2013RESOLUTION NO. 110 -2013
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE,
DUTIES AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE MARINE AND PORT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) passed Resolution
No.24 -1977 forming a Port Authority and providing for a Port Advisory Committee with
committee members in a number not less than five nor more than seven, whose purpose is
to make recommendations to the BOCC as to the operation, improvement and financing
of the Port facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners passed Resolution No.55 -1977
providing for Port Advisory Committee member terms of two years; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners passed Resolution No.57 -1991
renaming the Port Advisory Committee as the Marine and Port Advisory Committee
(MPAC), providing for staggered three year terms for committee members, and revising
the purpose of the MPAC to provide recommendations and advice to the Port Authority
or the BOCC on matters relating to ports and marine issues as requested by action of the
Port Authority or the BOCC; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners passed Resolution No. 138-
1991 amending a scrivener's error in Resolution No. 57-1991; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners on July 27, 2000 approved
Administrative Procedures and Bylaws for the MPAC; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners on June 20, 2012 approved
revisions to the Administrative Procedures and Bylaws for the MPAC, providing for an
attendance policy and assigning a staff person as Parliamentarian; and
WHEREAS, at its January 16, 2013 meeting, the Board of County
Commissioners discussed the role and duties of the MPAC, and in an effort to better
utilize and increase the productivity of the MPAC directed staff to draft a resolution
providing for specific duties for the MPAC, and to reduce the number of members; and
WHEREAS, currently each Commissioner has two appointments to the MPAC;
and
WHEREAS, the members of the MPAC serve at the pleasure of the Board of
County Commissioners, therefore in order to reduce the number of MPAC members,
individual Commissioners shall excuse their current appointments and make one new
appointment as of July 1, 2013, prior to the August 6, 2013 MPAC meeting;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. Committee Purpose.
The purpose of the Marine and Port Advisory Committee (MPAC) is to make informed
recommendations and give advice to the Monroe County Port Authority and the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners on matters relating to ports and marine issues as
requested by action of the Port Authority or the Board of County Commissioners, Staff,
or the MPAC itself.
Section 2. Committee Duties.
In addition to the above described purpose, the following duties are assigned to the
Committee:
1- Provide recommendations regarding vessel sewage and pumpout services
2- Provide recommendations regarding anchoring and mooring regulations
3- Provide recommendations regarding marinas, mooring fields and boat ramps
4- Provide recommendations regarding the preservation and enhancement of public
water access
5- Provide a forum for the gathering and dissemination of relevant public
information
6- Provide input on the development of educational and outreach materials and
resources
7- Any additional studies or projects derived by the Committee shall be first brought
before the BOCC for discussion and consideration of authorizing or assigning
such studies or projects to the Committee or staff.
Section 3. Committee Members and Terms.
The MPAC shall be comprised of seven (7) members consisting of one appointment from
each County Commissioner, one appointment from the Florida Keys National Marine
Sanctuary Advisory Council (SAC) but not representing commercial fishing, and one
appointment from the Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen's Association (FKCFA) all to
serve without pay. Committee member terms shall be for four (4) years, and members
shall serve at the pleasure of the County Commission. Members shall be appointed
beginning July 1, 2013 and terms staggered as follows:
District 1- July 1, 2013 through Nov. 1, 2016
District 2- July 1, 2013 through Nov. 1, 2014
District 3- July 1, 2013 through Nov. 1, 2016
District 4- July 1, 2013 through Nov. 1, 2014
District 5- July 1, 2013 through Nov. 1, 2016
SAC- July 1, 2013 through Nov. 1, 2014
FKCFA- July 1, 2013 through Nov. 1, 2016
Following terms will be for four years.
Section 4. Administrative Procedures and By -laws.
The Committee shall function and operate in accordance with established Administrative
Procedures and By -Laws, as approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida at a regular meeting held on the 20th day of March, 2013.
Mayor George Neugent
Yes
Mayor Pro Tem. Heather Carruthers
Yes
Commissioner Danny L. Kolhage
Yes
Commissioner David Rice
Yes
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy
Yes
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