Resolution 222-2014RESOLUTION 222 - 2014
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN
SUPPORT OF DESIGNATING THE INDIAN KEY BRIDGE
(BRIDGE NUMBER 900095) OVER INDIAN KEY
CHANNEL ON U.S. 1 /S.R. 5 IN MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA AS THE "INDIAN KEY IRVING R. EYSTER
BRIDGE" AND REQUESTING THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INSTALL,
ERECT AND MAINTAIN SUITABLE MARKERS
DESIGNATING THE INDIAN KEY BRIDGE AS "INDIAN
KEYIRVING R. EYSTER BRIDGE".
WHEREAS, Irving Reade Eyster, archaeologist and local historian, is known for his
lifetime commitment to preserving and sharing pieces of Florida Keys history from pre -
settlement to the present, from Indians to pirates, from ship salvagers to deep -sea treasure
hunters, from railroad construction to the Overseas Highway to the 20` century hurricanes that
forever changed life in the Florida Keys, being quoted "The past belongs to the future, but only
the present can preserve it. "; and
WHEREAS, Eyster, together with his daughter, created "The Matecumbe Historical
Trust, Inc." a non - profit organization dedicated to the education, history and preservation of the
Florida Keys, and a driving force behind the Irving R. Eyster Historical Museum of the Florida
Keys dedicated to preserving Florida Keys history; and
WHEREAS, during the 2014 Florida legislative session, SB 820 was enacted, becoming
Ch. 2014 -228, Laws of Florida effective July 1, 2014, designating the Indian Key Bridge (Bridge
Number 900095) over Indian Key Channel on U.S. 1 /S.R. 5 in Monroe County, Florida as
"Indian Key Irving R. Eyster Bridge" (see Section 55.); and
WHEREAS, Islamorada, Village of Islands adopted Resolution No. 14 -07 -42 on July 10,
2014 in support of the designation of the Indian Key Bridge over Indian Key Channel to the
"Indian Key Irving R. Eyster Bridge ", attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit `A
and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) requires a support
resolution from Monroe County requesting FDOT install and erect the roadway/bridge
designation signs; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners, of
Monroe County, Florida that the Board:
Recommends and supports the designation of the Indian Key Bridge (Bridge Number
900095) over Indian Key Channel on U.S. 1 /S.R. 5 in Monroe County, Florida as "Indian
Key Irving R. Eyster Bridge ".
2. Requests the Florida Department of Transportation install, erect and maintain suitable
markers designating Bridge Number 900095 over Indian Key Channel on U.S. 1 /S.R. 5 in
Monroe County, Florida as "Indian Key Irving R. Eyster Bridge ".
3. Directs the Clerk of the Court to forward a copy of this Resolution to: Neil Lyn,
Intermodal Systems Development Office, FDOT — District 6, Adam Leigh Building,
1000 N. W. I P Avenue, Room 6111 -A, Miami, FL 33172; Gus Pego, Secretary, FDOT
- District 6, 1000 N. W. I 1 Avenue, Miami, FL 33172; Representative Holly Raschien,
99198 Overseas Highway, Suite 10, Key Largo, FL 33037 -2437;
Irving R. Eyster, President, Matecumbe Historical Trust, P. O. Box 1175, Islamorada, FL
33036.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 17' day of September, 2014.
By
Deputy Clerk
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Mayor Sylvia Murphy
Mayor Pro Tem Danny Kolhage
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Commissioner George Neugent
Commissioner David Rice
Yes
Yes
Yes
Absen
Yes
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
HEAVILIN, Clerk
By
May r /Chairman
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By
Deputy Clerk
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Mayor Sylvia Murphy
Mayor Pro Tem Danny Kolhage
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Commissioner George Neugent
Commissioner David Rice
Yes
Yes
Yes
Absen
Yes
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
HEAVILIN, Clerk
By
May r /Chairman
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RESOLUTION 14 -07 -42
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA,
REQUESTING THAT THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) ERECT SUITABLE
MARKERS DESIGNATING THE INDIAN KEY BRIDGE AS
THE INDIAN KEY IRVING R. EYSTER BRIDGE;
PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, Mr. Irving R. Eyster was a much beloved Islamorada resident widely
known for his work to preserve Indian Key and Florida Keys artifacts; and
WHEREAS, Irving Eyster enhanced the lives of residents by sharing his knowledge and
passion for Florida Keys history; and
WHEREAS, the Indian Key Bridge lies completely within the incorporated boundaries
of Islamorada, Village of Islands (the "Village "); and
WHEREAS, the Village Council requested the co- designation of the Indian Key Bridge
in Islamorada as the Indian Key Irving R. Eyster Bridge through letters from Islamorada's Mayor
to elected State of Florida Officials; and
WHEREAS, SB 820 was enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida during the
2014 legislative session and was signed by Governor Rick Scott on June 20, 2014; and
WHEREAS, SB 820 designates the Indian Key Bridge (Bridge Number 900095) on U.S.
Highway 1 as the Indian Key Irving R. Eyster Bridge and directs the Florida Department of
Transportation to erect suitable markers; and
WHEREAS, SB 820 became Ch. 2014 -228, Laws of Florida on July 1, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council finds that it is in the best interest of the Village to
request that the Florida Department of Transportation erect suitable markers designating the
Indian Key Bridge as the Indian Key Irving R. Eyster Bridge.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 . Recitals The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated
herein by this reference.
EXHIBIT
Section 2 . Reauestine Suitable Markers The Village Council of Islamorada,
Village of Islands hereby requests that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) erect
suitable markers designating the Indian Key Bridge as the Indian Key Irving R. Eyster Bridge.
Section 3 . Transmittal The Village Clerk shall provide a copy of this resolution to
the Florida Department of Transportation.
Section 4 . Effective Date This resolution shall become effective immediately
upon its adoption.
Motion to adopt by Vice Mayor Deb Gillis, seconded by Councilman Dave Purdo.
FINAL VOTE AT ADOPTION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS
Mayor Ted Blackburn
YES
Vice Mayor Deb Gillis
YES
Councilman Mike Forster
YES
Councilman Ken Philipson
YES
Councilman Dave Purdo
YES
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 10th DAY OF JULY, 2014.
TtDBLA BURN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KE LY TH, VILLAGE CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF ISLAMORADA,
VILLAGE OF ISLANDS ONLY
ROG V. AN, VILLAGE ATTORNEY