03/19/2014 RegularMINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Marathon, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened
at 9:00 A.M., at the Marathon Government Center. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioner Heather Carruthers, Commissioner George R. Neugent, Commissioner Danny
Kolhage, Commissioner David Rice and Mayor Sylvia Murphy. Also present at the meeting
were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Lindsey
Ballard, Deputy Clerk; Vitia Fernandez, Deputy Clerk; County Staff, members of the press
and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Item A A motion was made by Commissioner Kohlage and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the
Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Item B Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring the Month of March, 2014 as
"Women's History Month ".
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval of the Bulk Approvals. Motion carried unanimously.
Item C1 Board granted approval of ratification of an Agreement with Andrews
International for Computer Forensic Investigative Services performed on several County
owned computers.
Item C2 Board granted approval of an Inter -Local Agreement (ILA) with the City of
Key West which will provide secure access to Monroe County's Geographic Information
System (GIS) for licensed GIS clients purchased by the City of Key West.
Item C4 Board granted approval to enter into a sublease Agreement with the Florida
"Big Pine Swimming Hole ". This site will be used as a passive recreation facility and a
scenic pull off along the Florida Keys Scenic Highway and the Overseas Heritage Trail.
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Item C5 Board granted approval of Task Order with Kisinger Campo & Associates,
Corp. for services for the Monroe County Bridge Inventory Management Project. The task
order is being awarded under the On Call Contract for Professional Services.
Item C6 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing for the dedication to
Monroe County of 4th Avenue West, Cudjoe Gardens Eighth Addition subdivision, Cudjoe,
as recorded in Plat Book 7 Page 16 of the public records of Monroe County, Florida.
Item C7 Board granted approval of receipt of monthly report on Change Orders
reviewed by the County Administrator's Office.
Item C8 Board granted approval of a Contract with W.B. Thompson for artwork at the
Key West International Airport through the Art in Public Places Program. This contract is
funded by Key West Airport funds.
Item C9 Board granted approval of a Contract with Maureen Melville for artwork at the
newly renovated Conch Key Fire Station through the Art in Public Places Program. This
contract is funded by the one cent infrastructure revenue bond.
Item C10 Board granted approval of a Contract with David Harrison Wright for artwork
at the Stock Island Fire Station through the Art in Public Places Program. This contract is
funded by fund 308 revenue bond.
Item C12 Board granted approval of an exception to Section 2.02C of the personnel
policies and approval to create a new position to be occupied for up to three months to allow
for the hiring of a replacement for the Senior Administrative Assistant, Public Works,
Plantation Key Office (PWRB015).
Item C13 Board granted addendum approval of Third Addendum to Agreement with
Safe Harbor Animal Rescue of the Keys, Inc. (SHARK) to clarify monthly reimbursement
payment process.
Item C14 Board granted approval of Seventh Amendment to Agreement with The
Florida Keys Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Inc. for operation of the Key West
Animal Shelter.
Item C15 Board granted approval of Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB)
recommendation for guidelines for selecting Higgs Beach vendor(s), and approval to develop
and issue a Request for Proposals.
Item C18 Board granted approval of various Resolutions for the transfer of funds and
resolutions for the receipt of unanticipated revenue.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1)
RESOLUTION NO. 050 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2)
RESOLUTION NO. 051 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3)
RESOLUTION NO. 052 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4)
RESOLUTION NO. 053 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5)
RESOLUTION NO. 054 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6)
RESOLUTION NO. 055 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7)
RESOLUTION NO. 056 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Item C19 Board granted approval of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Timetable.
Item C20 Board granted approval to amend Contract with Michael D. Burton, D.O. to
provide employment physical services.
Item C21 Board granted approval to amend the Contract with Key West Urgent Care,
Inc. to provide employment physical services.
Item C22 Board granted approval to amend the Contract with Dr. Samess, M.D. and
Fishermen's Hospital to provide employment physical services.
Item C23 Board granted approval of Contract with New Truman Medical to provide
employment physical services.
Item C24 Board granted approval of Contract Renewal Agreement with Gardens of Eden
of the Florida Keys, Inc. for landscaping services at the Key West International Airport.
Item C25 Board granted approval of Amendment #0003 to Florida Department of
Children and Families Standard Grant Agreement #KPZ06, Emergency Solutions Grant
(ESG) between the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families and Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners (Social Services /In Home Services).
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Item C26 Board granted approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Habitat for
Humanity and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (Social Services /In Home
Services).
Item C27 Board granted request approval to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to
provide direct In Home Services for the elderly and disabled as provided under grants to
Monroe County from the Alliance for Aging (e.g., OAA, CCE, HCE, and ADI) and the
Florida Department of Children and Families (e.g., CCDA).
Item C28 Board granted issuance (renewal) of a Class A Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to Monroe County Fire Rescue for the operation of an
ALS transport ambulance service.
Item C29 Board granted approval of a UASI 2013 Memorandum of Agreement with the
City of Miami concerning a United States Department of Homeland Security's Office of
Grants & Training (OG &T), through the State of Florida, Division of Emergency
Management (FDEM) sub -grant Agreement # 14DS- L2- 11- 23 -02- in the amount of
$96,925.27 with no county match required; and authorization for the County Administrator to
execute any other required documentation in relation to the application process.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT — BULK APPROVALS
Item H1 Board granted approval of Amendment No. 10 to the 2006 Agreement with
DRC Emergency Services, LLC extending the Agreement through February 28, 2015,
providing for continuous marine debris removal services by the same vendor throughout the
entirety of the 2014 hurricane season.
Item H2 Board granted approval of refund to Gary and Jennifer Moline for FEMA
Flood Inspection permit issued in May 17, 2013 in the amount of $300.00.
Item H4 Board adopted a Resolution formalizing the procedures to be used after a Final
Order has been rendered by the Code Compliance Special Magistrate to initiate injunctive
relief for non - compliant properties, foreclosure and /or money judgment actions for collection
of unpaid fines and /or costs from a property owner.
RESOLUTION NO. 057 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Item H5 Board granted approval of a Contract with M.T. Causley, Inc. for Professional
Support Services for plan review, inspection services and development review to support day
to day operations of the Growth Management Division and Fire Department related to
issuance of building permits.
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Item K1 Board adopted a Resolution to transfer $300,000 to Monroe County Property
Appraisers' FY13 /14 General Fund Adopted Budget for the purpose of updating the current
appraisal system. The additional funds would increase the Property Appraiser's total budget
from $3,780,578 to $4,080,578.
RESOLUTION NO. 058 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Item M1 Board granted approval of request for the following expenditure from the Law
Enforcement Trust Fund:
$500.00 Coral Shores High School Project Graduation 2014: To help cover expenses for the all -night
event that provides a safe, drug, and alcohol free celebration to recognize the
achievements of our graduating seniors.
Item M2 Board granted approval of Interlocal Agreement authorizing 25% of the court
cost and surcharges assessed /collected to be allocated to fund teen court programs and other
juvenile alternative programs in Monroe County, to be disbursed by the Clerk of Court to the
Sheriff of Monroe County on a monthly basis.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Item N1 Board granted approval to appoint Michelle Robinson to the Climate Change
Advisory Committee. Her term will expire March 18, 2014.
Item N2 Board granted approval to reappoint John Halas to the RESTORE Act
Advisory Committee.
Item N3 Board granted approval to reappoint Bill Kelly to the RESTORE Act Advisory
Committee.
Item N4 Board granted approval to reappoint Nicholas Mulick to the Shared Asset
Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board.
Item N5 Board granted approval to reappoint David Makepeace to the RESTORE Act
Advisory Committee.
Item N6 Board granted approval to reappoint Todd German to the RESTORE Act Local
Committee with term expiring March, 2015.
Item N8 Board granted approval to re- appointment of Dennis Kulig to the Duck Key
Security District Advisory Board through March 2017.
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Item N9 Board granted approval to reappoint Patrick H. Rice, Ph.D. to the RESTORE
Act Advisory Committee, with a term expiration date of March 19, 2015.
Item N10 Board adopted a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida urging the Governor and Secretary of the Agency for Health Care
Administration to delay any change to the Monroe County coordinated system, including
services for the Transportation Disadvantaged and Medicaid, until the potential impact of
Medicaid managed care on our residents ridership is determined.
RESOLUTION NO. 061 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
COUNTY CLERK
Item 02 Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioners
minutes from the January 31, 2014 regular meeting February 19, 2014 (previously
distributed).
Item 03 Board granted approval of Warrants for the month of February, 2014: (107341-
107404 & 584680 - 585576): General Fund (001), in the amount of $1,539,923.64; Fine &
Forfeiture Fund (101), in the amount of $218,906.02; Road and Bridge Fund (102), in the
amount of $131,992.23; TDC District Two Penny (115), in the amount of $334,270.46; TDC
Admin. & Promo 2 Cent (116), in the amount of $698,979.52; TDC District 1,3 Cent (117),
in the amount of $676,850.97; TDC District 2,3 Cent (118), in the amount of $63,019.83;
TDC District 3,3 Cent (119), in the amount of $163,635.44; TDC District 4,3 Cent (120), in
the amount of $166,889.44; TDC District 5,3 Cent (121), in the amount of $38,479.72; Gov.
Fund Type Grants (125), in the amount of $963,485.51; Fire & Amb District 1 L &M
Keys (141), in the amount of $134,153.15; Upper Keys Health Care (144), in the amount of
$296.03; Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of $97,720.77; Plan, Build,
Zoning (148), in the amount of $47,846.96; Municipal Policing (149), in the amount of
$132,030.32; 911 Enhancement Fee (150), in the amount of $17,816.74; Duck Key Security
(152), in the amount of $5,431.64; Local Housing Assistance (153), in the amount of
$53,155.69; Boating Improvement Fund (157), in the amount of $112,112.07; Misc. Special
Revenue Fund (158), in the amount of $49,240.56; Environmental Restoration (160), in the
amount of $713.57; Law Enforcement Trust (162), in the amount of $25,000.00 Court
Facilities fees -602 (163), in the amount of $29,410.80; Drug Abuse Trust (164), in the
amount of $1,752.71; Building Fund (180), in the amount of $31,634.74; 2003 Revenue
Bonds (207), in the amount of $255.00; Cent Infra Surtax (304), in the amount of
$314,707.27; INFR Sle Srtx Rev Bds2007 (308), in the amount of $555,146.12; Big Coppitt
Wastewater PR (310), in the amount of $236.98; Duck Key Wastewater (311), in the
amount of $236.95; Cudjoe Regional (312), in the amount of $22,634.21; Card Sound
Bridge (401), in the amount of $7,083.36; Marathon Airport (403), in the amount of
$54,438.20; Key West Intl. Airport (404), in the amount of $295,370.01; KW AIP Series
2006 Bonds (405), in the amount of $11,958.80 MSD Solid Waste (414), in the amount of
$1,310,663.21; Worker's Compensation (501), in the amount of $24,264.33; Group
Insurance Fund (502), in the amount of $1,312,879.56; Risk Management Fund (503), in
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the amount of $69,560.79; Fleet Management Fund (504), in the amount of $93,385.24;
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 February 2014.
Item 05 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item P2 Board granted adopted a Resolution ratifying the Southeast Florida Regional
Climate Change Compact Counties 2014 State and Federal Legislative Programs, and to
incorporate them in the Monroe County 2014 State and Federal Legislative Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 059 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Item P3 Board granted approval of Assignment of Contract with Cardenas Partners,
LLC to Squire Sanders Public Advocacy, LLC through September 30, 2014, for federal
lobbying services.
Item P4 Board granted approval to issue a Request for Proposals for Federal Legislative
and Lobbying services.
Item P7 Board granted approval of the appointment of Edward Russo to the Climate
Change Advisory Committee, who will be replacing Mr. Harry Appel.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Item Q2 Board granted approval of Eighth Amendment to Agreement between Monroe
County and Ira Libanoff, Esq.
Item Q3 Board granted approval to file an action in Circuit Court seeking an injunction
to compel the property owners Gilbert and Dalia Sanchez to comply with the County's Codes
and with the cease and desist Order granted by the Special Magistrate for Code Compliance
for property located at 224 Tarpon Street, Tavernier, Florida.
Item Q4 Board granted approval to file an action in Circuit Court seeking an injunction
to compel the property owners Leland D. Egland and Kristy Redlich to comply with the
County's Codes and with the cease and desist Order granted by the Special Magistrate for
Code Compliance for property located at 43 South Bounty Lane, Key Largo, Florida.
Item Q5 Board granted approval to advertise Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a
company to provide probation services for the County Court system in misdemeanor cases;
and to allow Court Options, Inc. to continue to provide such services on a month to month
basis during the selection process.
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FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT I
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire and Ambulance District I convened. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Danny Kolhage, Commissioner David P. Rice,
Commissioner George Neugent and Councilwoman Katie Scott.
James Callahan, Fire Chief addressed the Board concerning the following items:
Item G2 Board discussed approval to Enter into an Annual Subscriber Agreement
with Zirmed, Inc., an electric claims clearinghouse, for electronic batch insurance claims
processing and remittance advice; and authorization for the Fire Chief to execute all
necessary documents including the agreement. A motion was made by Commissioner Rice
and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to grant approval of the item. Motion carried
unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting of Board of Governors for the Fire and
Ambulance District I was adjourned.
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PUBLIC WORKS
Item C3 Trisha Smith, Alicia Putney and Joyce Newman, representing Last Stand
addressed the Board requesting Approval of the Big Pine Key, US 1 Pedestrian School
Crossing Study dated October 2013, and direction for staff to transmit the report to FDOT
asking them to fund and construct the improvements. After discussion, a motion was made
Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage directing staff to draft a
letter to FDOT. Motion carried unanimously.
Item J1 Jane Dawkins, Board President of FKSPCA; Tammy; Sue; Roman Gastesi,
County Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; and Christine Limb ert-B arrows,
Assistant County Attorney addressed the Board regarding the approval of Amended and
Restated Agreement with the FKSPCA for long -term animal control and enforcement services
in Key West and the Lower Keys. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to expedite the unsolicited proposal
within twenty -one (21) days and move forward with the project. Roll call vote was taken with
the Following Results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Murphy Yes
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Motion Carried.
Item C17 Approval of a joint participation Agreement, amended and restated 99 -year
lease agreement and revocable license agreement with City of Key West to provide a new site
location to build a new animal control facility to serve the Lower Keys and Key West. After
discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Item D1 Rita Troxel, the Florida Keys & Key West Film Commissioner of Location
Manager and Ms. Maria Chavez, Location Manager for the Untitled Sony/Netflix television
series addressed the Board regarding the television series that will begin filming the end of
March until mid - October, 2014. After discussion, no action was taken.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item P6 Gus Pego, FDOT District 6 and Pedro Mercado, Assistant County Attorney
addressed the Board concerning the approval of an Interlocal Agreement for FDOT providing
for the funding, repair and rehabilitation of the old seven mile bridge between Knights Key
and Pigeon Key. After discussion, a motion was made Commissioner Neugent 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 Neugent Yes
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Murphy Yes
Motion carries.
Item P5 The Board discussed the Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the
City of Marathon and Monroe County setting forth the funding obligations of the parties for
the repair and rehabilitation of the old seven mile bridge between Knights Key and Pigeon
Key. The Following Individual addressed the Board: Daniel Samess, representing Marathon
Chamber of Commerce. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Rice and
seconded by Commissioner Neugent to grant approval of the item. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage No
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Murphy Yes
Motion Carries.
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RESOLUTION NO. 060 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Item P9 Discussion, recommendation and direction on the County's yard waste
processing. The following individuals addressed the Board: Alicia Putney, Margaret Sprague,
Bill Hunter, Deb Curlee, Bruce Williams, representing Advanced Disposal; Naja Girard,
representing Last Stand; and Rhonda Haag, Sustainability Program Manager. After
discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Kolhage to move Staff Recommendation of combining items 1, 2 and 3. Motion carried
unanimously. A Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers
Commissioner Kolhage
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Rice
Mayor Murphy
Motion Carries.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Item L2 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney requested to move to the next BOCC
Meeting. An Attorney - Client Closed Session in the matter of Enos Mitchell and Ora Lee
Mitchell vs. Monroe County, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Case No. CA -P -12 -486. A motion was
made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to continue the
item to next month. Motion carried unanimously
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Item I2 Discussion and approval of Adoption of a Resolution changing the Permitting
Fee Schedule to charge projects under $5,000.00 a flat fee and projects over $5,000.00 based
on job valuation and direct expenses (Building, Planning, Environmental, and Fire) attributed
to delivering permits. The following individuals addressed the Board: Gregory Oropeza,
representing the Florida Keys Contractors Association; Christine Hurley, Growth
Management Director; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; and Steve William, Assistant County
Attorney. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Rice to Adopt the Resolution, eliminate paragraph H and the word
promulgation. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Murphy Yes
Motion carries.
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RESOLUTION NO. 062 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference
Item I3 The Board discussed the Approval of a Second Amendment to the Contract
with Maximus Consulting Services, Inc., allowing its assistance to implement the new Fee
Schedule for the Building Department. After discussion, a motion was made by
Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to grant approval of the
item. Motion carried unanimously.
Item I1 Presentation by Penny Cutt, Coastal Systems International, Inc. on the January
2014 Draft Monroe County Mooring Field Feasability Study for potential mooring field
development at anchorages Jewfish Creek, Buttonwood Sound and Boca Chica Basin and
direction from the Board on the selection of a future mooring site or sites and direction to staff
on the development of a Request for Qualifications or Request for Proposals for mooring field
design/permit /build based on recommendations of the Study. The following people addressed
the Board: Rich Jones, Senior Administrator of Marine Resources and Kevin Wilson, Public
Works and Engineering Division Director. After discussion, a motion was made by
Commissioner Carruther and seconded Commissioner Rice to move forward with
Buttonwood and investigate Boca Chica Basin. Motion carried unanimously.
After further discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Kolhage to move forward with the Design Bid Build. Motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item R1 A Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance amending Monroe County Code
Chapter 118 Environmental Protection, creating Section 118 -13 providing for coordination
with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for development permit applications for
parcels located in Critical Habitat or designated potentially suitable habitat of species not
included in the Permit Referral Process. Christine Hurley, Director of Growth Management
addressed the Board. No public Input. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to grant approval of the item. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 002 -2014
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
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Item H3 Board discussed the approval to file an action in circuit court seeking an
injunction, foreclosure and money judgement to compel property owner Zamindari
Investments, Inc., and the tenant Marathon Aqua Ranch & Scientific Studies to comply with
various county ordinances, cease prohibited unlawful activities, secure necessary approval,
correct the code violations of Code Enforcement Cases CE09040149 and CE10070149 and
pay the fines and costs. The following individuals addressed the Board: Nicolas Mulick,
representing Zamindari Investments, Inc.; Christine Hurley, Growth Management Director;
and Lisa Granger, Assistant County Attorney. After discussion, a motion was made by
Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to approve the item and to
authorize the County Attorney's Office to file. Motion carried unanimously.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT -BULK APPROVALS
Item C11 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney and Kevin Wilson, Public Works and
Engineering Division Director addressed the Board concerning the Approval to (1) award
Contract for ADA Segments 1 &2 Combined to D.L. Porter Constructors, Inc. in the amount
of $689,070.00, which represents the stated total Base Proposal minus the Alternates, (2) to
waive bid irregularity in the bid which included the alternate prices in the total base proposal
and (3) approval of contract in the amount of $689,070.00. If the contract cannot be executed
at that price, approval to award bid to the second highest bidder, Pedro Falcon Electrical
Contractors, Inc., any contract will Pedro Falcon will be brought back to the BOCC for
approval. This contract will be funded be funded by a CDBG Grant, overseen the DEO and by
304 Funds. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Rice to grant approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS
Item C16 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney addressed the Board concerning Approval of
a month to month Homeless Safe Zone Interlocal Agreement with the City of Key West. After
discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to
send the agreement to the City of Key West with the sentence that has been there for the past
ten years as amended. Said amendment is as follows: to eliminate that part of the sentence and
add: The County shall not operate a Homeless Safe Zone at this site upon the examinate
expiration or termination of this lease. Roll call vote was taken with the Following Results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Murphy No
Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to
accept the motion as amended. Roll call vote was Taken with the Following Results:
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Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Murphy No
Motion Carried.
Item C30 The Board discussed the Approval to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association Bid
11 -10 -1202 to purchase two (2) 2014 Ford F -550 standard cab AEV Type I ambulances for a
total cost not to exceed $329, 984.00; and authorizing waiver of purchasing policy for
equipment options; and approval for the Fire Chief to execute all necessary documentation.
After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Rice granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
Item D2 The Board discussed the Approval of one "At Large" appointment to the
Tourist Development Council District V Advisory Committee. After discussion, a motion was
made Mayor Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice to grant approval of the item.
Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORT
Item E4 Teresa Aguiar addressed the Board requesting a Special Meeting on May 1 st in
Key West regarding the Health Insurance Options and the Compensation Study
Recommendations. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and
seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to grant approval of the Special Meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
Item E5 Kevin Wilson, Public Works/Engineering/Project Management Director
updated the Board on the Cudjoe Wastewater Project. Mr. Wilson also addressed the Board
concerning the RFQ's for Higgs Beach. Mr. Wilson also updated the Board on the
development for an RFQ for the Courthouse in Plantation key as well as the shade structures
that will be installed by April.
Item E6 Christine Hurley, Growth Management Director addressed the Board regarding
the Special Meeting that will be held oin Friday, March 21, 2014 at the Marathon Government
Center concerning the Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Ms. Hurley presented the Board
with a Recognition Letter and Award from the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection for the Clean Vessal Act.
Item E7 Lisa Tennyson, Director of Legislative Affairs & Grants Acquisition updated
the Board concerning the Spending Authority including the $50 million in the House
Subcommittee Budget. Ms. Tennyson also addressed the Board regarding the Land
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Acquisitions Fund. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and
Mayor Murphy to support the 50/50. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Gastesi, County Administrator recognized Lisa on a job well done.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
Item N7 Discussion with the Board of County Commissioners in identifying all who can
and should be responsible for taking action to prevent future events e.g. MV Tilly from taking
place. The following people addressed the Board: Arnaud Girard and Naja Girard. After
discussion, it was decided that Commissioner Neugent and Rich Jones, Senior Administrator
of Marine Resources will bring something back to the Board at the April BOCC Meeting in
Key West.
Item 06 Christine Hurley, Growth Management Director addressed the Board regarding
the Clerk's analysis of payment to Pumpout USA, Inc. pursuant to Amendment 2 to the
Agreement for Keys -Wide Mobile Vessel Pumpout Service between Monroe County and
Pumpout USA, Inc. After discussion, Commissioner Kolhage directed Growth Management
and the Clerk's Internal Audit to look at the Audit that will be provided by Pumpout USA,
Inc. at the end of April and relate it to the actual unit cost.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item P1 Roman Gastesi, County Administrator updated the Board concerning the
Cuban Flights. Mr. Gastesi also addressed the Board concerning how well the Airport and
Library is doing.
Item P8 The Board discussed the Approval to issue a Request for Proposals for Sale of
Hickory House Property. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and
seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to direct Bob Shillinger, County Attorney and Roman
Gastesi, County Administrator to broaden the language to accept other proposals. Motion
carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was
adjourned.
Amy Heavilin, CPA, Clerk
and ex- officio Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
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