07/16/2014 RegularREVISED MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Key West, Florida
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened
at 9:00 A.M., at the Harvey Government Center. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioner Heather Carruthers, Commissioner George R. Neugent, Commissioner David
Rice and Mayor Sylvia Murphy. Commissioner Kolhage was absent. Also present at the
meeting were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Amy
Heavilin, Clerk; Lindsey Ballard, 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 Carruthers and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the
Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS OF AWARDS
Item B 1 Presentation of Years of Service Award for 15 years of service to Monroe
County to Peter Horton, Senior Director of Airports.
Item B2 Presentation of Years of Service Award for 20 years of service to Monroe
County to Ann Riger, Contract Administrator, Project Management, Public
Works/Engineering Division.
Item B3 Presentation of Years of Service Award for 10 years of service to Monroe
County to Christine Thompson, Application Analyst, Project Management/Engineering
Division.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval of the Bulk Approvals. Motion carried unanimously.
Item C1 Board granted approval of Monroe County Public Library participation in a
grant - funded project to digitize high school yearbooks into a DVD format at no cost to
participating libraries.
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Item C2 Board adopted a Resolution to amend the Personnel Policies and Procedures
Manual.
RESOLUTION NO. 117 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item C3 Board granted approval to accept Proposal for renewal from Ace Property and
Casualty Insurance Company through Arthur J. Gallagher for Airport Liability Insurance at a
cost of $33,749.16, with staff signing the necessary forms.
Item C4 Board granted approval of an increase to the Florida Department of Revenue's
2014/2015 State Fiscal Year (July 1 —June 30) annual contribution toward the Medicaid
Program's County Share of Matching Funds. Currently, the Monroe County 2013/2014
contribution is $706,352 annually / $58,862.67 monthly. The Monroe County 2014/2015
contribution is increasing to $725,740 annually / $60,478.33 monthly. This is an increase of
$1,615.66 per month over last state fiscal year.
Item C6 Board granted approval of State of Florida Department of Economic
Opportunity Federally Funded Weatherization Assistance Program MODIFICATION #001
for Agreement #14WX- OG- 11 -54 -01 -039 between Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners (Monroe County Social Services) and the State of Florida, Department of
Economic Opportunity.
Item C7 Board granted approval of Ratification of the Alzheimer's Disease Initiative
Program (ADI) Contract #KZ 1497 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. (AAA) and Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners (Social Services /In Home Services) for the contract
period of 7/1/14 to 6/30/15, in the amount of $83,407.00.
Item C8 Board granted approval of Ratification of the Community Care for the Elderly
(CCE) Contract #KC 1471 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. (AAA) and Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners (Social Services /In Home Services) for the contract period
of 7/1/14 to 6/30/15, in the amount of $302,523.00.
Item C9 Board granted approval of Ratification of the Home Care for the Elderly
(HCE) Contract #KH 1472 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. (AAA) and Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners (Social Services /In Home Services) for the contract period
of 7/1/14 to 6/30/15, in the amount of $12,694.00.
Item C10 Board granted approval of Ratification of Amendment #002 of the Community
Care for the Elderly (CCE) Contract #KC 1371 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. (AAA)
and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (Social Services /In Home Services) for
the contract period of 7/1/13 to 6/30/14. Amendment #002 corrects the total number of units
in Respite to 650.
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Item C11 Board granted approval of Ratification of Amendment #003 of the Community
Care for the Elderly (CCE) Contract #KC 1371 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. (AAA)
and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (Social Services /In Home Services) for
the contract period of 7/1/13 to 6/30/14. Amendment #003 increases the contract amount by
$22,709.00 from the original allocation of $302,523.00 to $325,232.00.
Item C12 Board granted approval and Ratification of submission of a grant application
for the Homeless Prevention Grant offered by the Florida Department of Children and
Families, Office on Homelessness, Grant Application #LPZ13, in the amount of $50,000 for
the period of FY2014 -2015.
Item C13 Board granted approval and Ratification of submission of a grant application
for the Rapid Rehousing Grant offered by the Florida Department of Children and Families,
Office on Homelessness, Grant Application #LPZ12, in the amount of $76,598 for the period
of FY2014 -2015.
Item C14 Board granted approval to enter into an Agreement between Safeguard
America, Inc d /b /a AMERICASTRANSPORTATION.COM and Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners to augment and provide additional emergency transportation services
to Monroe County residents, guests, workforce and their appropriately caged or crated pets
during the evacuation, re -entry and recovery phase of an emergency as determined by Monroe
County Emergency Management, and authorization for the County Administrator to execute
any other required documentation.
Item C15 Board granted approval of Task Order #2014 -001 with CDM Smith for
Construction Administration Services (the "Project ") for the Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Terminal Sewer Laterals.
Item C16 Board granted approval of a Contract with ESCO as a sole source provider for
purchase of EMAS blocks for the western end of the runway at the Key West International
Airport.
Item C18 Board granted approval of a Task Order with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
for Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for US 1 Bayside Shared Use Path
project, Key Largo. The task order is being awarded under the On Call contract for
Professional Services.
Item C19 Board granted approval to award bid, waive minor Mathematical Irregularities,
and approve a contract with Construct Group Corp. for construction of the US 1 Bayside
Shared Use Path project in Key Largo (approximately MM 106.1 to MM 99.9).The project is
funded by a County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP) grant from Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) and supplemented by District Three Transportation Impact Fees.
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Item C20 Board granted approval to rescind Amendment Two to the Joint Participation
Agreement (JPA) with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) that was approved as
Item C -37 at the May 21, 2014 BOCC meeting; ratification of revised Amendment Two and
Amendment Three to the JPA to extend the term of the JPA to June 30, 2015 and to increase
the total contract amount by $125,000 to fund operation of the Pigeon Key Ferry through June
2015.
Item C22 Board granted approval of Modification #9 to the State Funded Subgrant
Agreement for the Design and Construction of the proposed Emergency Operations Center in
Marathon to extend Federal funding from June 30, 2014 to December 30, 2014.
Item C23 Board granted approval of a Contract with Barracuda Builders of Key West,
Inc. for the West Martello Tower Meeting Room Renovation. This project is funded by the
TDC.
Item C24 Board granted approval to negotiate a Contract for design and permitting
services with Stantec Consulting Services ( Stantec) for the scenic overlooks at Big Pine
Community Park and Higgs Beach. This project is funded at 100% by a federal Transportation
Alternatives Program (TAP) award through the Florida Department of Transportation.
Item C25 Board granted approval of Receipt of monthly report on Change Orders
reviewed by the County Administrator's Office.
Item C27 Board granted approval of a Task Order with CDM Smith for Resident
Professional Representative (RPR) Services during construction of the Marathon Airport
Customs and Border Protection facility. This project is funded by an FDOT grant and airport
funds.
Item C28 Board granted approval of a First Amendment to Contract for Professional
Services with Currie Sowards Aguila Architects to authorize fee adjustment based on actual
construction costs for the Design through Construction Administration of the old recycling
center on Magnolia Street in Key Largo for the purposes of relocating the Upper Keys Public
Works Division. This project is funded through infrastructure sales tax.
Item C29 Board granted approval of a Task order with Keith and Schnars, P.A. to design
and permit boat ramp repairs for three county boat ramps; Key Largo Harry Harris Park Boat
Ramp, Little Torch State Road 4A Boat Ramp, and Big Coppitt Gulf Crest Boat Ramp.
Repairs of boat ramps are being funded through the Boater Improvement Fund.
Item C30 Board adopted a Resolution to adopt tentative Residential Solid Waste
Collection, Disposal and Recycling rates for Fiscal Year 2014/15.
RESOLUTION NO. 118 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item C31 Board adopted a Resolution to adopt tentative Solid Waste Collection, Disposal
and Recycling rates for commercial waste generators for Fiscal Year 2014/15.
RESOLUTION NO. 119 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item C32 Board granted approval to award bid and enter into Agreement with We Buy
Scrap LLC for the Sale/Purchase of one (1) Thurman Steel In- Ground Truck Scale, including
removal and delivery to new location. We Buy Scrap LLC was the only bidder. This
agreement will expire midnight August 16, 2014.
Item C33 Board granted approval to exercise the First Option to Renew the Contract with
Maverick United Elevator LLC for complete elevator service maintenance for Monroe County
and Amendment to add the newly constructed Stock Island Fire Station #8 elevator, with an
effective date of April 01, 2015, when the 1 year installation maintenance agreement with
Mowrey Elevators expires.
Item C34 Board granted approval to increase the Contract amount from $70,000 /year to
$175,000 /year with TEM ENVIRONMENTAL & MECHANICAL SERVICES, Corp. for
Lower Keys facilities central air conditioning maintenance and repair.
Item C35 Board adopted various Resolutions for the transfer of funds and resolutions for
the receipt of unanticipated revenue.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 120 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.2).
RESOLUTION NO. 121 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.3).
RESOLUTION NO. 122 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.4).
RESOLUTION NO. 123 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 124 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.6).
RESOLUTION NO. 125 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.7).
RESOLUTION NO. 126 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 127 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.9).
RESOLUTION NO. 128 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 129 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 130 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 131 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 132 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 133 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 134 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 135 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 136 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 137 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 138 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.20).
RESOLUTION NO. 139 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.21).
RESOLUTION NO. 140 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.22).
RESOLUTION NO. 141 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.23).
RESOLUTION NO. 142 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.24).
RESOLUTION NO. 143 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.25).
RESOLUTION NO. 144 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.26).
RESOLUTION NO. 145 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.27).
RESOLUTION NO. 146 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.28).
RESOLUTION NO. 147 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.29).
RESOLUTION NO. 148 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.30).
RESOLUTION NO. 149 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 150 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.32).
RESOLUTION NO. 151 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.33).
RESOLUTION NO. 152 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.34).
RESOLUTION NO. 153 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 35).
RESOLUTION NO. 154 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.36).
RESOLUTION NO. 155 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.37).
RESOLUTION NO. 156 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 38).
RESOLUTION NO. 157 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.39).
RESOLUTION NO. 158 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.40).
RESOLUTION NO. 159 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.41).
RESOLUTION NO. 160 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.42).
RESOLUTION NO. 161 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.43).
RESOLUTION NO. 162 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.44).
RESOLUTION NO. 163 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.45).
RESOLUTION NO. 164 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.46).
RESOLUTION NO. 165 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.47).
RESOLUTION NO. 166 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.48).
RESOLUTION NO. 167 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.49).
RESOLUTION NO. 168 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 50).
RESOLUTION NO. 169 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 51).
RESOLUTION NO. 170 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 52).
RESOLUTION NO. 171 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 53).
RESOLUTION NO. 172 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 54).
RESOLUTION NO. 173 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Item C36 Board granted approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice for FY 14 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Program Local Solicitation award for $12,628 on behalf of the Monroe County Drug Court
and for County Administrator to execute required documents and contract when/if awarded.
Item 37 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing for a Budget Amendment
for the Key West International Aiport, Fund 404.
Item C38 Board granted approval for expansion of the Ramrod Central Sewer collection
system to include three parcels at a cost of $53,848.80 ($17,949.60/EDU) less the assessment
revenue of $13,500 ($4,500/EDU).
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL -BULK APPROVALS
Item D1 Board granted approval of an Amendment to Destination Agreement with the
Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc. for the No Name Race in January 2014 to extend termination
date of agreement for submission of invoices to July 31, 2014.
Item D2 Board granted approval of an Amendment to Destination Agreement with
Petronia St. Neighborhood Association, Inc. for Goombay 2013 to extend expiration date for
submission of invoices to July 31, 2014.
Item D3 Board granted approval of an Amendment to Agreement with Dolphin
Research Center, Inc. to extend termination date for the DRC Construct Environmental
Services Building project to March 31, 2015.
Item D4 Board granted approval of Agreement with Keys Association of Dive
Operators, Inc. to oversee the Monroe County TDC Dive Umbrella (an advisory committee to
make marketing recommendations to the TDC and BOCC concerning dive /snorkeling related
marketing activities) commencing October 1, 2014 and terminating on September 30, 2017
with an option to extend for one additional two (2) year period.
Item D5 Board granted approval of one "At Large" appointment to the Tourist
Development Council District IV Advisory Committee.
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DIVISION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT -BULK APPROVALS
Item G1 Board granted approval of Drive In Homebuilders, LLC as an approved non-
governmental entity to qualify purchasers and tenants for modified market rate housing
pursuant to Monroe County Code Section 130- 161(f)(8)(c).
Item G2 Board granted approval of an Inter -Local Agreement (ILA) between Monroe
County and the City of Marathons (City) reimbursing the City in an amount up to $24,000
from Boating Improvement Funds (BIF) for costs to be incurred by the City during FY' 15 for
construction of a kayak launching facility.
Item G3 Board granted approval of an Inter -Local Agreement (ILA) between Monroe
County and the Village of Islamorada (City) reimbursing the City in an amount up to $22,500
from Boating Improvement Funds (BIF) for costs to be incurred by the City during FY' 15 for
regulatory buoy maintenance.
Item G4 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider an ordinance
amending §23 -114 of the Monroe County Code (MMC) relating to mobile repair and service
businesses.
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT -BULK APPROVALS
Item K1 Board granted approval of FY 2014 recommendations of the Monroe County
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board.
MONROE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Item M1 Board granted approval of Governor's appointment of Harry Bethel and Ailton
Lopez to the Monroe County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Item N1 Board granted approval for the appointment of D.A. Aldridge to the Climate
Change Advisory Committee.
Item N2 Board granted approval of the appointment of Perry Johnston to the Climate
Change Advisory Committee as representative of District 3.
COUNTY CLERK -BULK APPROVALS
Item 02 Board granted approval of Official approval of the Board of County
Commissioners minutes from the May 21st, 2014 regular meeting, May 22nd, 2014 special
meeting and June 11th, 2014 regular meeting.
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Item 03 Board granted approval of Warrants for the month of June, 2014.: (107341-
107404 & 584680 - 585576): General Fund (001), in the amount of $1,803,638.04; Fine &
Forfeiture Fund (101), in the amount of $85,661.60; Road and Bridge Fund (102), in the
amount of $120,956.66; TDC District Two Penny (115), in the amount of $246,009.53;
TDC Admin. & Promo 2 Cent (116), in the amount of $1,509,459.41; TDC District 1,3
Cent (117), in the amount of $1,594,715.37; TDC District 2,3 Cent (118), in the amount of
$63,979.13; TDC District 3,3 Cent (119), in the amount of $495,870.42; TDC District 4,3
Cent (120), in the amount of $297,093.85; TDC District 5,3 Cent (121), in the amount of
$211,783.77; Gov. Fund Type Grants (125), in the amount of $336,235.78; Impact Fees
Roadways (130), in the amount of $292,801.85; Fire & Amb District 1 L &M Keys (141), in
the amount of $115,705.40; Upper Keys Health Care (144), in the amount of $60,457.11;
Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec (147), in the amount of $60,125.65; Plan, Build, Zoning (148),
in the amount of $39,568.60; Duck Key Security (152), in the amount of $5,730.54; Boating
Improvement Fund (157), in the amount of $105,582.58; Misc. Special Revenue Fund
(158), in the amount of $18,216.54; Environmental Restoration (160), in the amount of
$1,414.27; Court Facilities Fees -602 (163), in the amount of $39.20; Drug Abuse Trust
(164), in the amount of $432.27; Long Key, Layton MSTU (175), in the amount of $151.05;
Duck Key MSTU (176), in the amount of $151.05; Building Fund (180), in the amount of
$7,003.17; 1 Cent Infra Surtax (304), in the amount of $177,746.51; INFR Sle Srtx Rev
Bds2007 (308), in the amount of $68.60; Cudjoe Regional (312), in the amount of
$22,025.00; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount of $4,350.75; Marathon Airport
(403), in the amount of $21,893.61; Key West Intl. Airport (404), in the amount of
$349,584.19; MSD Solid Waste (414), in the amount of $1,345,491.84; Worker's
Compensation (501), in the amount of $5,141.40; Group Insurance Fund (502), in the
amount of $1,218,361.60; Risk Management Fund (503), in the amount of $112,025.94;
Fleet Management Fund (504), in the amount of $87,737.16; Fire & EMS LOSAP Trust
Fund (610), in the amount of $2,535.00.
Item 04 Board granted approval of Payroll Warrants for the month of June, 2014.
Item 05 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenditures for the
month of June, 2014.
Item 06 Board granted approval to Remove Surplus Equipment from inventory via
disposal or advertise for bid.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - BULK APPROVALS
Item P2 Board granted approval of Agreement with Statewide Guardian Ad Litem
Office for Reimbursement of Case Coordinator Services to provide funding for Case
Coordinator Position, for time period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 (State FY 2015).
Item P3 Board granted approval of Professional Services Agreement between Robert
Reyes of Floridian Partners, LLC and Monroe County for continuing Strategic Governmental
Consulting Services for another one -year term effective July 19, 2014 through July 18, 2015.
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Item P4 Board granted approval to negotiate Contracts for Federal Lobbying services
with Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc. and Becker and Poliakoff, P.A.
Item P6 Board granted approval of First Amendment to Agreement between North Key
Largo Utility Corporation ( NKLUC) and Monroe County which provided funding for water
quality projects. This amendment allows NKLUC to begin design and construction on
designated projects immediately at no additional cost to COUNTY; and date for funding by
County will remain unchanged, subsequent to October 1, 2014.
Item P7 Board granted approval of a Contract with VHB, Inc. to provide professional
analysis of greenhouse gas and air emissions for each of the vendor proposals to be received
in response to the County's current RFP for yard waste processing services.
Item P8 Board granted approval to join the Monroe County Department of Health in
participating in an employee volunteer program "Drive it Home "...Keep Our Paradise Litter -
Free".
Item P9 Board granted approval of revisions to the Monroe County Purchasing Card
Policy & Procedures.
Item P10 Board granted approval of an exception to Section 2.02C of the Personnel
policies and approval to create a new Senior Director of Airports position to be occupied for
up to six months, overlapping with the current Senior Director of Airports who is retiring
01/15/15. And, approval of the County Administrator's appointment of Donald DeGraw to the
position of Senior Director of Airports.
Item PI I Board granted approval to enter an Interlocal Agreement with Broward County
as a sub recipient of a Department of Energy grant for development of a solar e- permitting
system and to remove planning and zoning barriers to solar permitting.
Item P12 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for development
of a solar e- permitting system and to remove planning and zoning barriers to solar permitting.
Item P13 Board granted approval of Transmittal of the Fiscal Year 2015 Proposed
Budget
Item P14 Board granted approval of recommendation to the United States Board on
Geographic Names to make official name of Rose Key, an unnamed private island located on
the northeastern end of Key Largo
COUNTY ATTORNEY — BULK APPROVALS
Item Q2 Board adopted a Resolution requesting the Supervisor of Elections to
place the School Board's referendum question on the November 4, 2014 General Election
Ballot concerning whether the School Board of Monroe County should be authorized to
continue to levy a discretionary sales surtax of .5 percent (one -half cent) for an additional ten
(10) year period beginning January 1, 2016, pursuant to F.S. 212.055(6).
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RESOLUTION NO. 174 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item P5 State Senator Dwight Bullard, District 39, addressed the Board concerning the
Legislative Session that was concluded the first week of May. They were able to accomplish a
few things; Key West Waste Water treatment plan, $50 million dollar allocation made to
Monroe County. An additional $1.2 million went to Work Force Education. Keys Area Health
Education Center received $250,000 and Florida Keys Community College received over $5
million in State Funding. The Guidance Care Center for Wellness received $100,000 dollars.
The Rehabilitation Restoration of the Women's Club received an allocation of $63,000
dollars. The Historic Florida Keys Foundation restoration of City Hall received an allocation
in the amount of $50,000 dollars.
PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING
Item C26 Kevin Wilson, Director Public Works/Engineering addressed the concerning
the approval to award bid and enter into a contract with Pedro Falcon Electrical Contractors,
Inc. for the construction of a Customs and Border Protection Terminal at the Marathon
Airport. Funding for this project is provided by the FDOT and matching airport funding. After
discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers to award the bid and enter into a contract with Pedro Falcon. A Roll Call Vote was
taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers
Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
Absent
Commissioner Neugent
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Murphy
Yes
Motion Carried.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Item C5 Board discussed the approval of a contract between Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners and the Community Transportation Coordinator, Guidance /Care
Center, Inc. for a contract period of 07/01/2014 through 06/30/2015. After discussion, a
motion was made Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to
approve the contract. Motion carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING
Item C21 Board discussed the ratification of a professional services contract (Task
Order) under an existing Continuing Professional Services Contract with Currie, Sowards,
Aguila Architects to develop several site plan options for a new library on a School Board
property in Marathon. Funding is from infrastructure sales taxes. After discussion, a motion
was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice to grant
approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
MONROE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
Item L1 Honorable Danise Henriquez addressed the Board regarding the end of the year
report for the 2013 tax roll. For the 2013 tax roll, the Property Appraiser's Office certified to
the Tax Collector $236,291,555.45. There were $7.6 million taken in discounts, where they
were paid early and received the discount. There were $829,000 in errors and insolvencies and
that also includes the under minimums. There were $77,000 in bankruptcies, that she cannot
collect. As far as the Real Estate tax roll there were 89,718 parcels on the tax roll. 2,274 went
to the delinquent tax sale and only 36 parcels were unpaid to the County in the amount of
$15,000 dollars. So everything for the Real Estate side of the $236 million, only $15,000 has
not been collected. The only thing left to collect are the Tangible Personal Property in the
amount of $188,000 and the Tangible warrants were just done by the Clerk's Office and we
are collecting them as we speak. Recap: of the $236,291,555.45 I have $188,000 to collect
and again we have balanced to the penny. A motion was made by Commissioner Rice and
seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to grant the extension for the 2014 tax roll for the
Property Appraiser's Office. Motion carried unanimouosly.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Item N3 Board discussed the issue regarding the Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee meetings to be called more frequently than once per year. Board would like to
discuss the issue privately and bring it back before the Board in August.
SOUNDING BOARD
Item J2 Dr. Robert Foley addressed the Board regarding Alliance for Aging. Dr. Foley
discussed how the Board monitors how the funds are being used in Monroe County. He
informed the Board that Monroe County does receive more money per resident than Miami -
Dade County. The Board is working on bringing programs that are available to Miami -Dade
County down to Monroe County.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Item P1 Roman Gastesi, County Administrator addressed the Board regarding the
Affordable Housing and Transportation. Would like to contact the FSU Consensus Center. He
also addressed the Board regarding the Budget, the budget will handed out during lunch.
There will be a meeting July 24, 2014 to discuss and get any input. The Budget Meetings will
take place September 3rd 8 and 11 Commissioner Neugent brought up the issue with Right
of Ways and would County Administrator, Growth Management and Engineering to get
together and discuss this issue. At the September 3 Budget Meeting, would like to have a
Special Meeting at 3pm for the Sustainability Action Plan and present some of the model.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Item Q1 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney addressed the Board concerning Susan
Grimsley's retirement from the County Attorney's Office. He also addressed the Board
regarding the request from East Martello's events that they would like to have. Would like to
have the County Administrator to have the ability to approve as long as they are consistent
with the venue. Mr. Shillinger also addressed the Board concerning the Probation Services
contract. There was some confusion on the level of discretion the Board had with the respect
to whether or not you could send the matter back out to bid or not. Would like to clarify that
the Board retains the discretion on a rational basis for bid. The Board can exercise the
discretion and award the contract. This is the next Legislative day following that decision, you
can move to reconsider that decision and we can decide when the Board actually wants to
reconsider. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers to reconsider Item E2 from the June 11 agenda. A Roll Call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers No
Commissioner Kolhage Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Murphy No
Motion Failed.
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Item Q3 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney and Christine Limbert- Barrows addressed the
Board regarging the approval of settlement agreements with (a) Stand Up for Animals, Inc.,
Linda Gottwald and members of SUFA's board of directors, and (b) Paul Mills to resolve all
claims in the matter of Monroe County vs. Stand Up for Animals, Inc. et. al. (Circuit Court
Case No. CAK- 10- 1050). After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Rice and
seconded by Commissioner Neugent to accept Staff recommendation and approve the
agreement with Stand Up for Animals and continue with the litigation with Mr. Mills. A Roll
Call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers
Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
Absent
Commissioner Neugent
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Murphy
Yes
Motion Carried.
Item Q4 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney addressed the Board concerning the Request
to hold an Attorney - Client Closed Session in the matters of 1) Monroe County v. Marine
Mammal Conservancy, Inc. (MMC), Code Compliance Case Nos. CEO6030008,
CE09030107, CE 11060014 and 2) Robert Denenberg v. Marine Mammal Conservancy, Inc,
Richard Gudoian, Jr., Monroe County, et al., Case No. 14- CA- 000364A -OO1PK at 1:30 p.m.
on August 20, 2014 in Key Largo, FL. After discussion, a motion was made Commissioner
Rice and seconded by Commissioner Neugent approve the session. Motion carried
unanimously.
Item Q5 Lisa Granger, Assistant County Attorney addressed the Board concerning how
to proceed with further collection actions against Shawn E. Renz and Maria T. Renz including
but not limited to foreclosing on the code compliance lien on their property located at 30843
Minorca Drive, Big Pine Key, Florida, which lien was a result of code compliance case
number CE11080053. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and
seconded by Commissioner Rice to approve Staff Recommendation. Motion carried
unanimously.
Item Q6 Lisa Granger, Assistant County Attorney addressed the Board concerning how
to proceed with further collection actions against Shawn E. Renz including but not limited to
foreclosing on the code compliance lien on his property located at 1633 Lantana Lane, Big
Pine Key, Florida, which lien was a result of code compliance case number CE12030076.
After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers to approve Staff Recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.
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Item Q9 Lisa Granger, Assistant County Attorney addressed the Board regarding the
discussion and direction to proceed with further collection actions against GGH 36 LLC
including but not limited to foreclosing on the code compliance liens on the subject property
located at vacant lot next to 29114 Cedar Drive, Big Pine Key, Florida, which liens were a
result of code compliance case numbers CE13020110 and CE06070026. After discussion, a
motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers
granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
Item Q10 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney addressed the Board concerning how to
determine if the County should consider updating its towing ordinance to address predatory
towing practices and to be consistent with the various municipalities.
SOUNDING BOARD
Item J1 Mr. Brian Stewart addressed the Board concerning the threatening of cutting of
about 175 feet of shade trees on the ocean side of the parking lot for Boca Chica Beach.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item R1 A Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance amending Monroe County Code
Sections 101 -1, 101 -19 and 138 -19 revising the provisions addressing live- aboard vessels.
The following individuals addressed the Board: Owen Trepanier, representing Key West
Marina Investments, LLC; Joe Hayward and Bob Shillinger, County Attorney. After
discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers to move approval of the item with the addition as discussed by the Counsel. A Roll
Call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage Absent
Commissioner Neugent Absent
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Murphy Yes
Motion carries.
ORDINANCE NO. 011 -2014
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference
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Item R2 Judy Martinez addressed the Board regarding a Public Hearing to adopt a
Resolution approving a Development Agreement, pursuant to Chapter 163.3220 F. S., between
Longstock 11, LLC and Monroe County, Florida agreeing to a conceptual plan to redevelop
Stock Island Marina Village, located at 700 and 7009 Shrimp Road on Stock Island.
(Statutorily Required Public Hearing). After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner
Rice and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to move approval of the item. A Roll Call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage Absent
Commissioner Neugent Absent
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Murphy Yes
Motion carries.
RESOLUTION NO. 175 -2014
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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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