02/15/2017 RegularMINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
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 Danny Kolhage, Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner David Rice and
Mayor George Neugent. Also present at the meeting were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Bob
Shillinger, County Attorney; Kevin Madok, Clerk of Court; Pamela Hancock, Deputy Clerk; county staff,
members of the press and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
A Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting
approval of Additions, Corrections and Deletions. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B1 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation observing March 2017 as Leadership Monroe County
Month.
B2 Presentation of years of service award for 10 years of service to Lisa Tennyson, Director of
Legislative Affairs.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting approval
of the following items by unanimous consent:
C2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a first amendment to the Consultant
Agreement for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services with Bermello Ajamil & Partners,
Inc., dated January 21, 2015, to amend Article 9.22 and add revised public records language.
C3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a first amendment to Agreement with OAC
Action Construction Corp., to add grant condition compliance language to the original agreement for the
Key West Airport Customs Facility Phase II Project.
C4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a five year Master Agreement for
Professional Services with McFarland Johnson, Inc. for general consulting services for both Monroe
County Airports.
C5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Master Agreement for Professional
Services with Newton & Associates, Inc. for financial consulting services for both Monroe County
Airports for a term of three years with two one year renewal options.
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C6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a first amendment to the Consultant
Agreement for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services with William P. Horn Architect, P.A.,
dated January 21, 2015, to amend Article 9.22 and add revised public records language.
C7 Board ratified Jacobs Project Management Company amended Task Order No. 12/14- 61(A),
approved on December 14, 2016 (Item C14), to now include Exhibit A, which was not included. This
amended Task Order adds Phase 2 & 3 Construction Support Services in the amount of $117,300.00 for
the construction of 11 Storage Hangars at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport. Task Order
No. 12/14 -61(A) increased from $135,250.00 to $252,500.00, to be paid from FDOT Grant ARK80
(80 %) and Airport Operating Fund 403 (20 %).
C8 Board granted approval to increase parking fees for the public pay parking lot at the Key West
International Airport, increasing the daily maximum from $10.00 to $15.00, the first hour to $3.00 (free
for handicapped and terminal concession customers), lost ticket minimum to daily maximum rate and the
weekly maximum from $50.00 to $84.00. No change to the current monthly and annual rates or the free
short term parking locations.
C9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a five year Master Agreement for
Professional Services with Jacobs Project Management Company for general consulting services for both
Monroe County Airports.
C10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Master Agreement for Professional
Services with Ricondo & Associates, Inc. for financial consulting services for both Monroe County
Airports for a term of three years, with two one year renewal options.
C11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 1 to Task Order with RS &H,
Inc. for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services (CEI) for Lake Surprise Estates (Key Largo)
Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project. This amendment is due to additional CEI hours for the
project as a result of contractor Change Order 2; and, adds a maximum not to exceed amount of
$13,190.76 for a revised total contract amount of $277,513.40.
C12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Sheriff Richard A.
Ramsay to provide 320 sf. of office space to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at the Murray E. Nelson
Government and Cultural Center in Key Largo.
C14 Board granted approval of the Issuance (renewal) of a Class B Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity to Healthcare Ride Transportation, Inc. d /b /a Healthcare Ride for the operation of a non -
emergency medical transportation service for the period of February 18, 2017 to February 17, 2019.
C15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with TransCore, LP in the amount
of $834,802.50 to provide, install, test and activate an all - electronic toll collection system at the Card
Sound Toll. The contract utilizes the pricing structure set forth in the TransCore standard written
Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation, which was competitively bid.
C16 Board granted approval to use the Florida Department of Transportation Low Bid Design -Build
Process to evaluate proposals and contract with a design -build contractor for construction of the Card
Sound Toll all electronic tolling system.
C17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a first amendment to the Consultant
Agreement for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services with K2M Design, Inc., dated
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January 21, 2015, to amend Article 9.22 and add revised Public Records language, and update their local
office address to its new office location.
C18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an amendment to Employee Benefit
Consulting Services Agreement with Gallagher Benefit Services extending the contract through
December 30, 2018, and approving a one -time fee of $25,000.00 for additional services of Health Care
Analytics to evaluate expected pharmacy benefits management proposals the County receives during
2017 after issuance of a request for proposal and acceptance of the Client Coverage Acknowledgement &
Compensation Disclosure Statement.
C19 Board granted approval of the Change Orders for the month of January reviewed by the County
Administrator /Assistant Administrator. Said Change Orders are incorporated herein by reference.
C20 Board granted approval of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Timetable. Said timetable is attached
hereto.
C21 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the transfer of funds and for the receipt of
unanticipated funds:
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 029 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 030 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 293 -2016 (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 031 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 032 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 033-2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 034 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 035 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 036 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 037 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 038 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 039 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 040 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C22 Board adopted the following Resolution approving the Small County Outreach Program
Agreement between Florida Department of Transportation and Monroe County for funding to construct
improvements to Garrison Bight Bridge 4904025 in Key West. The agreement provides $1,412,926.00 of
grant funds and requires a $564,673.00 local match.
RESOLUTION NO. 041-2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C23 Board ratified Purchase Order 57204 issued to Air Mechanical & Service Corp. in the amount of
$75,000.00 for emergency replacement of a water cooled chiller system at the Florida Keys Marathon
International Airport, main terminal building.
C24 Board granted approval to issue letters of interest and to negotiate with potential companies to
provide vending machine services at the Key West and Florida Keys Marathon Airports. This is due to
no respondents from the previously advertised Request for Proposals and in accordance with County
Purchasing Policy.
C25 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 0003 to Community Care for
Disabled Adults Contract KG -070 between the Florida Department of Children and Families and Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services /In -Home Services to revise
pricing terms for the contract year FY 16 resulting in no financial increase to the Contract.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
D1 Board granted approval to rescind Capital Project Funding Agreement with The Studios of Key
West, Inc. for The Studios of Key West Rooftop Garden & Exhibition Space Project, due to grantee not
moving forward with project, and requesting rescinding of funding allocation.
D2 Board granted approval to rescind Capital Project Funding Agreement with The Studios of Key
West, Inc. for The Studios of Key West Rooftop Landscape, Lighting and Elevator Extension Project, due
to grantee not moving forward with project, and requesting rescinding of funding allocation.
D3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Assignment and Assumption of Destination
Event Funding Agreement and Consent to Assignment for the Southernmost Marathon & Half/Key West
Running Festival in October 2017 from Ultimate Racing, LLC to MultiRace, LLC.
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D5 Board granted approval to advertise a request for proposal for a European Sales Agency for
Monroe County Tourist Development Council.
D6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an amendment to extend termination date of
agreement with the Dolphin Research Center, Inc. for the construction of a Welcome Center Building.
D7 Board adopted the following Resolution to provide for additional advance registration, booth
related expenses and travel related expenses for trade shows for Fiscal Year 2018 to be paid from TDC
funds in Fiscal Year 2017.
RESOLUTION NO. 042 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
D8 Board granted approval to advertise a request for applications for Fiscal Year 2018 Destination
and Turnkey Event Funding.
PLANNING & ENVIRNOMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
12 Board authorized incentive pay for Unlicensed /Licensed Contractor Investigator Susan Grant for
attaining a FEMA /Monroe County sponsored Floodplain Manager Certification course.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
KI Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between
the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners to apply for
reimbursement of funds from the UASI FY 2015 Grant/Homeland Security Office of Domestic
Preparedness with the City of Miami. The $48,462.50 from the grant will be used to purchase law
enforcement equipment approved by the granting agency.
K2 Board granted approval of the following request for expenditures from the Law Enforcement
Trust Fund:
$25,000.00 Take Stock in Children: to support "scholarships, mentors, projects and events" and
to provide state - matching scholarships for low - income families and support the leadership camp
experience at the Sheriff's Youth Ranch.
$600.00 The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Keys Area, Inc.: to support the Monroe County School
teams, participating in the Girls and Women's Flag Football Championship & World Challenge IX
Games, by specifically assisting with the expenses associated with equipment, uniforms and registration
fees.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
L1 Board adopted the following Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida supporting efforts to seek a commitment from Florida Power and Light to discontinue the
use of the cooling canal system at the Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant as soon as possible, and
providing for an effective date.
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RESOLUTION NO. 043 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
L2 Board granted approval of Mayor Neugent's appointment of William Grayden to the Duck Key
Security District Advisory Board, with a term expiring March 19, 2020, replacing Dennis Kulig.
L3 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's appointment of Ken Wiggins to the Duck Key
Security District Advisory Board, with a term expiring June 15, 2019, replacing Sherry Popham.
L5 Board granted approval of Commissioner Carruthers' appointment of Gayle Glover, B.S., M.Ed.,
NBCT to the Monroe County Park and Recreation Advisory Board, with a term expiring February 15,
2021, replacing Heather Smith.
L8 Board adopted the following Resolution urging the Florida Department of Corrections to keep
open and operational the Big Pine Key Road Prison.
RESOLUTION NO. 044 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY CLERK
M2 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants for the month ending December 31, 2016 (includes
TDC, payroll, grants & electronic transfers). Said warrants are incorporated herein by reference.
M3 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenditures for the month of December
2016, as follows: Advertising, in the amount of $542,148.24; Bricks & Mortar Projects, in the amount
of $83,649.22; Events, in the amount of $221,884.63; Office Supplies & Operating Costs, in the
amount of $40,302.14; Personnel Services, in the amount of $209,711.32; Public Relations, in the
amount of $40,705.84; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of $81,533.08; Telephone & Utilities, in the
amount of $18,819.71; Travel, in the amount of $26,752.16; Visitor Information Services, in the
amount of $75,343.36.
M4 Board granted approval of FKAA invoices, $50,000.00 or over, for the Fiscal Year (to include
salaries), relating to the Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System Project. Said invoices are incorporated
herein by reference.
M5 Board granted approval of FKAA invoices for the Fiscal Year (to include salaries) relating to the
Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System Project. The invoices under $50,000.00 are being provided for
information only. Said invoices are incorporated herein by reference.
M6 Board granted approval to retire fixed assets in the 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 2017. Said list is
incorporated herein by reference.
M7 Board granted approval to advertise for bids for surplus sales. Said list is incorporated herein by
reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
N2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of, a not to exceed 812,480.00, Task Order No.
3 to the On Call Contract with Amec Foster Wheeler, Inc., for Category A canal program planning
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services, to provide assistance in preparing the grant applications for RESTORE, the Gulf Consortium
and Florida Department of Environmental Protection Water Quality Protection Program.
N3 Board granted approval to negotiate $0 on -call contracts with Amec Foster Wheeler Environment
Infrastructure, Inc., Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc., and WSP /Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc., the three
highest ranked respondents, for environmental engineering services.
N4 Board granted approval of Modification No. 3 to EPA Canal Grant X7- OOD40915, with the
United States Environmental Protection Agency, to approve an administrative amendment to correct a
line item in the grant which erroneously states the state provided the $200,000.00 match instead of the
County.
N5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with PFM Financial Advisors
LLC for financial advisory services, correcting scrivener's error, by adding Exhibit A.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
02 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quit claim deed in
favor of the State of Florida Department of Transportation for a portion of the South Roosevelt Boulevard
and Bertha Street right -of -way in order to complete the South Roosevelt Improvement Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 045 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
05 Board adopted the following Resolution opposing the decertification of any Monroe County
Court Judgeships.
RESOLUTION NO. 046 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Cl Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board concerning direction on
amending the Monroe County Pet Ordinance Section 18 -27 (1)(1) to allow pets at Palm Villa Park. Board
directed Mr. Wilson to draft the Ordinance change, to allow pets at the Palm Villa Park, with regulations
as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board.
C13 Pedro Mercado, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning Fishermen's
Hospital Mitigation Grant Application approval to submit an application on behalf of Fishermen's
Hospital to Florida Division of Emergency Management for a Pre - Disaster Mitigation Grant in the
amount of $3,979,500.00. Monroe County will not provide funding for this project. The project will
retrofit the Hospital by providing a code - compliant roof, impact resistant glazing, structural hardening,
and installation of a redundant generator system, to help ensure operability during a severe weather or
other emergency event. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Rice granting approval to submit the application. Motion carried unanimously.
C26 Board discussed authorization to establish ten full -time employees and advertise and promote/hire
personnel for the purpose of staffing and operating a second Trauma Star helicopter. The following
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individuals addressed the Board: Mike Allen, President of Air Methods and Life Net, Key West; and,
Margaret Romero. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
L7 Mayte Santamaria, Senior Director, Planning & Environmental; Christine Hurley, Assistant
County Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; and, Steve Williams, Assistant County Attorney,
addressed the Board concerning direction to staff to propose an Interim Development Ordinance to not
process private applications for comprehensive plan or land development code amendments, development
agreements (including 380 development agreements), and minor and major conditional use permits, with
proposed occupancy by "three unrelated people" or "two unrelated people and any children related to
either of them" of a dwelling unit until the BOCC can review and possibly amend the comprehensive plan
and land development code regarding the definitions of dwelling unit; household; and family and the
undefined term "lock -out" of a dwelling unit. The following individuals addressed the Board: John Boyd,
Mark Moss, representing Habitat for Humanity of Key West & the Lower Keys; Deb Curlee, Vice
President of Last Stand for Mark Saunders; Simon Stafford, Mimi Stafford, Bill Hunter, Maggie Webster
for Scott French, Monica Haskill for Tess Stafford, Jim Hendrick, and Bart Smith, representing the
Toppinos. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by
Commissioner Kolhage directing staff to bring back a Resolution that puts the brakes on (what we're
going to call) lock -outs, even though they are not defined in our Code or in our LDRs, that prohibits the
unintended consequence of increased density for a single ROGO without impacting affordable housing
projects that are in the pipeline or that may come forward.
Ms. Hurley addressed the Board. After further discussion, the motion was amended by the maker
and accepted by second to move forward on the proposed Interim Ordinance and adding the following
language:
... "three unrelated people" or "two unrelated people and any children related to either of them" of a
dwelling unit excluding exclusive affordable housing projects until the BOCC can...
Roll call vote was unanimous.
PLANNING & ENVIRNOMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
Il Rich Jones, Senior Administrator, Marine Resources, addressed the Board concerning issues and
impacts associated with anchored and moored floating structures, and direction to staff to draft an
Ordinance prohibiting the anchoring and mooring of floating structures within the County waters of the
Florida Keys. The following individuals addressed the Board: Chuck Licis, representing Sugarloaf
Shores Property Owner's Association; Bill Hunter, representing Last Stand; and, Stuart Schaffer. Captain
David Dipre, representing the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; and, Bob Shillinger,
County Attorney, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and
seconded by Commissioner Murphy directing staff to draft an Ordinance prohibiting the anchoring or
mooring of floating structures. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
L6 John Padget gave a Power Point Presentation concerning the potential acceptance and placement
of sculptures from the Art Students League in New York (ASLNY) City. Elizabeth Young, Executive
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Director, Florida Keys Council of the Arts; and, Susan D'Antonio, Committee Member of the Monroe
County Art in Public Places, addressed the Board. The following individuals addressed the Board: Deb
Curlee and Margie Randall. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers granting approval of the idea as written in the agenda summary. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
Yes
Commissioner Murphy
No
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Neugent
Yes
Motion carried.
CLOSED SESSIONS
JI Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, announced an Attorney- Client Closed Session in the matter of
Denenberg v. Marine Mammal Conservancy, Inc., et al., Circuit Court Case 14 -CA -364 -P and read the
required language into the record pursuant to F.S. 286.011(8). Mr. Shillinger advised that the following
people would be present at the meeting: the County Commissioners, County Administrator Roman
Gastesi, County Attorney Bob Shillinger, Assistant County Attorneys Peter Morris and Steve Williams
and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Neugent declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session, the
meeting was re- opened.
J2 Mr. Shillinger announced an attorney -client closed session in Florida Public Service Commission
Case No. 150071 -SU, Application for Increase in Wastewater Rates by KW Resort Utilities Corporation
and read the required language into the record pursuant to F.S. 286.011(8). Mr. Shillinger advised that
the following people would be present at the meeting: the County Commissioners, County Administrator
Roman Gastesi, County Attorney Bob Shillinger, Assistant County Attorney Cynthia Hall and a certified
court reporter.
Mayor Neggent declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session, the
meeting was re- opened.
J3 Mr. Shillinger announced a closed session of the Board of County Commissioners and the
County's bargaining team to prepare for upcoming negotiations with Teamsters Local 769 and read the
required language into the record pursuant to 447.605(1), Florida Statutes. Mr. Shillinger advised that the
following people would be present at the meeting: the County Commissioners, County Administrator
Roman Gastesi, County Attorney Bob Shillinger, Assistant County Attorney Cynthia Hall, OMB Director
Tina Boan, Assistant County Administrator Kevin Wilson, Project Management Department Head Doug
Sposito, Engineering & Roads Department Head Judy Clarke, Fleet Management Department Head Roy
Sanchez, Solid Waste Department Head Will Thompson, Veterans Affairs Director George Bretnall,
Social Services Department Head Sheryl Graham, HR Administrator Pam Pumar.
Mayor Neugent declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session, the
meeting was re- opened.
J4 Mr. Shillinger announced a closed session of the Board of County Commissioners and the
County's bargaining team to prepare for upcoming collective bargaining negotiations with International
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Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 3909 and read the required language into the record pursuant to
447.605(1), Florida Statutes. Mr. Shillinger advised that the following people would be present at the
meeting: the County Commissioners, County Administrator Roman Gastesi, County Attorney Bob
Shillinger, OMB Director Tina Boan, Fire Chief James Callahan, Deputy Chief Steve Hudson, and Gary
Boswell, HR Administrator Pam Pumar and Assistant County Attorney Cynthia Hall.
The meeting was re- opened with all Commissioners present.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
H1 Doug Sposito, Director of Project Management gave a Power Point Presentation outlining the
following projects: Bernstein Park update, Marathon Library Feasibility Study, Cudjoe Fire Station Final
Program, and Higg's Beach Projects Report. The Board directed Mr. Sposito to look into returning grant
funds back to the federal government for the Higg's Beach Road Project. Lisa Kawl, representing
Monroe County Climate Change Advisory Committee addressed the Board. The Board directed Mr.
Sposito to work with Ms. Kawl on the Marathon Library Project with regard to solar energy.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
P1 A Public Hearing was announced concerning an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners amending the Monroe County Land Use District (Zoning) Map from Suburban
Commercial (SC) to Mixed Use (MU), for property located at 28500 & 28540 Overseas Highway, Little
Torch Key, mile marker 28.5 Oceanside, legally described as parcels of land in a part of U.S. Government
Lot 6, Section 28, Township 66 South, Range 29 East, Little Torch Key, Monroe County, Florida, having
real estate numbers 00113570- 000000, 00113570- 000100, 00113570- 000200, 00113590- 000000 and
00113620 - 000000, as proposed by Patrick R. and Diane Colee, Dolphin Marina Associates LTD and
Torch Key Properties LTD. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Kolhage to continue the Public Hearing to the, April 12, 2017, BOCC meeting in Marathon. Motion
carried unanimously.
P2 A Public Hearing was announced concerning a Resolution by the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners transmitting to the State Land Planning Agency an Ordinance by the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners amending Monroe County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan
Policy 01.5.29, to allow lawfully established transient units to be entitled to a density of one transient unit
per lawfully established transient unit and not be considered nonconforming as to density, and to allow
the density of lawfully established transient units to be replaced with up to the same density of permanent
employee housing dwelling units notwithstanding density limitations of the Future Land Use Map
categories and subject to the award of Affordable ROGO Allocations, a development agreement, and a
major conditional use permit; providing for severability; providing for repeal of conflicting provisions;
providing for transmittal to the State Land Planning Agency and the Secretary Of State; providing for
inclusion in the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan; providing for an effective date. Mayte Santamaria,
Senior Director, Planning & Environmental, advised the Board that the applicant requested a continuation
to the March BOCC meeting. Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to continue the
Public Hearing to the, April 12, 2017, BOCC meeting in Marathon. Motion carried unanimously.
P3 A Public Hearing was announced concerning a Resolution by the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners transmitting to the State Land Planning Agency an Ordinance by the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners amending Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.5.30
to include the definition of height; creating Policy 101.5.31 to address height exceptions for non - habitable
architectural decorative features within the Ocean Reef master planned community; and creating Policies
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101.5.32 and 101.5.33 to provide certain exceptions to the height limit in order to protect property from
flooding and reduce flood insurance costs by establishing standards when a structure can elevate above
FEMA base flood elevation and including a maximum height limit; providing for severability; providing
for repeal of conflicting provisions; providing for transmittal to the State Land Planning Agency and the
Secretary of State; providing for inclusion in the Monroe County 2030 Comprehensive Plan; providing
for an effective date. Mayte Santamaria, Senior Director, Planning & Environmental, gave a Power Point
Presentation. The following individuals addressed the Board: Judy Martinez, Deb Curlee, representing
Last Stand; Jim Hendrick, representing Ocean Reef Community Association; Dave Lewis, and Bill
Hunter. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers to continue the Public Hearing to the, April 12, 2017, BOCC meeting in Marathon. Motion
carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
L9 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; and, Pedro Mercado, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the
Board concerning approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Florida Council Against Sexual
Violence, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Monroe County Sheriffs Office and the State
Attorney to collaborate and make application to the Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Sexual
Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Grant Program and authorization for the
County Administrator to execute the final revised MOU. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval of the item and giving
the authority to the County Administrator to sign any other non - monetary grant documents. Motion
carried unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
D4 Pamela Hancock, Deputy Clerk, announced one vacant position on the Tourist Development
Council District V Advisory Committee for one "at large" appointment.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
N1 Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, directed the Board to the County Administrator's written
report for February 2017. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
N6 Rhonda Haag, Sustainability Coordinator, addressed the Board concerning approval to enter into
a contract with Earth Tech Enterprises, Inc. to install a new air curtain system in Canal 4290 located on
Avenue I on Big Pine Key and demolishing portions of an ineffective weed barrier in place, in the amount
of $88,780.00, of which $50,000.00 is funded by a FDEP grant and the remaining $38,780.00 is funded
by budgeted infrastructure tax funds.
N7 Approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for Augmented Aeration Water Quality
Improvement Projects for Canals 448, 459, 479, and 480 in Key Largo and approval of a request to waive
the requirement for resident financial contributions towards the construction costs.
N8 Ratification of one small Contract with Mark Schlakman, Esq. In the amount of 515,000 signed
by the County Administrator.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy granting approval of Items N6, N7, and N8. Motion carried unanimously.
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Q2 Pedro Mercado, Assistant County Attorney; and, Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the
Board concerning authorization to enter into a $1.5M income grant from the Department of
Environmental Regttlage+i Protection as part of the Keys Stewardship Program for canal restoration
projects. Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting
approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
01 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, directed the Board to the County Attorney's written report for
February 2017. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
03 The following individual addressed the Board concerning consideration of a Resolution declaring
zoning in progress and imposing a moratorium on the acceptance and processing of medical marijuana
dispensing facilities: Judy Martinez. Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; and, Mayte Santamaria, Senior
Director, Planning & Environmental, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to adopt the following Resolution declaring
a zoning in progress and imposing a moratorium on the acceptance and processing of new applications for
the establishment of medical marijuana dispensing facilities commencing February 15, 2017, until such
time as a comprehensive plan amendment process is completed regarding medical marijuana dispensing
facilities and providing for expiration within 365 days of the effective date of an interim development
Ordinance or when the Comprehensive Plan amendments become effective; whichever comes first; and
providing for severability. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 047 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
04 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; and, Mayte Santamaria,
Senior Director, Planning & Environmental, addressed the Board concerning direction with regard to the
Big Pine Road Prison property where two buildings on adjacent County property appear to be
encroaching on the prison property. The Board directed Mr. Shillinger to enter into a conversation with
the state, about potentially acquiring the property, should they decide to close the prison.
06 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; and, Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator,
addressed the Board concerning approval to advertise for a public hearing to consider an Ordinance
amending Section 2 -347 to add investigative services to the class of services currently eligible for
exemption from competitive bidding and amending Section 2 -346 to provide a definition of "investigative
services ". After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Rice granting approval of the item. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Neugent
Yes
Motion carried.
SOLID WASTE
Q1 Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator; and, Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed
the Board concerning approval of Amendment 1 to the Waste Supply Agreement with Energy3, LLC to
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allow for the term "RODECs" to be replaced with "gasification" and for a $2.00 reduction in the
gasification processing rate from $67.20 to $65.20. The following individuals addressed the Board: Greg
Sullivan, representing Waste Management; Joseph Anderson and Fred DeLuca representing Energy3.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers
to approve the item. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage No
Commissioner Murphy Yes
Commissioner Rice No
Mayor Neugent No
Motion failed.
PLANNING & ENVIRNOMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
Q3 Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed
the Board concerning direction related to the 2012 Hurricane Evacuation Clearance Time Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) which outlined the number of dwelling unit allocations each local government
would receive in the Florida Keys through the year 2023 (County 197; Marathon 30; Islamorada 28; Key
West 90; Key Colony Beach 6; Layton 3) and indicated agreement amongst the County and Cities (and
the Department of Economic Opportunity and the Department of Emergency Management) that the City
of Key West would transfer annually any remaining or unused allocations to the other local governments
based upon the Local Governments' ratio of vacant land. The following individual addressed the Board:
Bill Hunter. The Board directed Mr. Shillinger to advise the Governor and the cabinet, at the March 14,
2017 cabinet meeting, that the county supports the City of Key West's comp plan amendment that would
allow for the transfer of workforce allocations to projects in the unincorporated portion of the lower keys.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was
adjourned.
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk
And ex- officio Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
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MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BUDGET CALENDAR, FISCAL YEAR 2018
Pr000sed Timetable
Date 2017, Day
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
REQUIRED ACTIVITY
REQUIREMENT REFERENCE
Approval of the FY18 Budget Timetable.
February 15, Wednesday
Board of County Commissioners
Regular BOCC meeting Key West
County Administrator, Senior
February 15, Wednesday
Management Team
Budget instructions to departments.
Section 129.025 Florida Statutes
OMB deadline for submission - budget requests for
Senior Management Team, TDC
all Internal Service Funds, Capital and departments
March 17, Friday
Executive Director
including TDC, GAL and Medical Examiner.
April 5, Wednesday
Legislative Day - Florida Association of Counties
County Administrator's internal budget review with
County Administrator, Senior
Departments and OMB. Capital Planning will be
April 24 -April 26, Monday - Wednesday
Management Team, OMB
scheduled with Project Management.
Senior Management Team, TDC
Executive Director, State Attorney,
Deadline for County Administrator changes of
Housing Authority, Judicial, and
budgets to OMB from departments following internal
April 28, Friday
Health Department
budget review.
May 10, Wednesday
Board of County Commissioners
Special Budget Meeting 10am -4pm Marathon
May 14-19, Sunday -Friday
Governor's Hurricane Conference www.fighc.org
Submission of budget requests to the County
On or before June 1, Thursday
Constitutional Officers
Administrator.
Section 129.03(2) Florida Statutes
This is the last date to receive input from the Human
June, TBD
Human Service Advisory Board
Service Advisory Board.
June 27 -June 30, Tuesday- Friday
FAC 2017 Annual Conference 6 Exposition
The Property Appraiser certifies, to each taxing
authority, the taxable value within the jurisdiction of
July 1, Saturday
Property Appraiser
the taxing authority on Form DR -420.
Section 129.03(1)Flodda Statutes
Tentative budget to be delivered to BOCC.
On or before July 11, Tuesday
Board of County Commissioners
No Meeting Required
Section 129.03(3)Flodda Statutes
National Association of Counties (Naco) Annual
July 21 -24, Friday- Monday
Conference www.naeo.org
Special Meeting for discussion of Budget and Capital
Improvement Plan. Announcement of Proposed
Millage Rates and selection of dates, times and
places for public hearings. Approval to advise the
Property Appraiser of proposed millage rates.
Sections 129.03(3)(a) and
July 25, Tuesday
Board of County Commissioners
10 A.M. Key West
200.065(2)(b) Florida Statutes
Last day to advise the Property Appraiser of the
Proposed Millage Rates, current year rolled -back
rate and the date, times and place of the Tentative
Section 200.065(2)(b), Florida
August 4, Friday
Office of Management and Budget
Budget Hearing.
Statutes
Property Appraiser mails out the Notice of Proposed
Property Taxes to each taxpayer listed on the
Sections 200.065(2)(b) and 200.069
No later than August 24, Thursday
Property Appraiser
current year assessment roll. (TRIM Notices)
Florida Statutes
First Public Hearing Adoption of Tentative Budget
and Millage Rate.
Sections 129.03(3)(c), 200.065(2c)
September 5, Tuesday
Board of County Commissioners
5:05 P.M. Key Largo
and 200.065(2)(e), Florida Statutes
Budget Ad to be published in newspaper for final
Section 200.065(2)(d), Florida
September 7, Thursday
Office of Management and Budget
budget hearing.
Statutes
Special Budget Meeting.
Not Required- Done as a public
September 7, Thursday
Board of County Commissioners
5:05 P.M. Marathon
service.
Final Public hearing Adoption of Final Budget and
Millage Rate
Sections 129.03(3)(c), 200.065(2)(d)
September 11, Monday
Board of County Commissioners
5:05 P.M. Key West
and 200.065(2)(e), Florida Statutes
Notify the Sheriff, in writing, of the speck action
taken on the proposed fiscal year 2016 -2017 budget
Following final budget adoption
Board of County Commissioners
appropriations of the Sheriff.
Section 30.49(4), Florida Statutes
Within 3 days of Final Hearing, the Resolution
adopting final millage and budget to Property
FL Administrative Code 12D-
September 14, Thursday
Office of Management and Budget
Appraiser, Tax Collector and the Dept. of Revenue
17.003(f)
Within 30 days of adoption of final millage and
budget, submit TRIM package (DR -487) to Dept. of
Revenue. Certify final millages to Property
Section 129.03(3) Florida
Appraiser via DR -422 and DR422DEBT (if any
Statutes FL Administrative Code
October 11, Wednesdayl
Office of Management and Budget
debt). Post summary budget on website.
12D- 17.003 (h)