Item K2BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: September 17, 2014 Division: _Public Works/En ing eering
Bulk Item: Yes No x Department: Public Works
Staff Contact Person/Phone #: Kevin Wilson, x8797
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval to allow staff to initiate discussions with the owner of Watson Field regarding the potential to
transfer ownership of the property to Monroe County (at no cost to the county) for use as a park in
perpetuity.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Watson Field is located at the southeast corner of Key Deer Boulevard and South Street on Big Pine
Key. Watson Field and the associated Big Pine Bark Park and tennis courts are owned by Big Pine
Athletic Association (BPAA). Monroe County leases these facilities and maintains them as part of its
Parks system. BPAA merged with Boys and Girls Club (BGC) in 2012, at which time, BPAA
members expressed the desire for the facility to remain as a park in perpetuity. Recently, Monroe
County has made capital investments at the facility, including restroom renovations, ADA upgrades,
and Bark Park shade structures. Staff would like to initiate discussions with the BPAABGC board of
directors regarding the potential to transfer ownership of the property at no cost to the county so that it
can be publicly owned and maintained in perpetuity as part of the County Parks system. When asked
informally by County staff, the Executive Director of BPAABGC was supportive of the idea.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
n/a
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
n/a
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approval
TOTAL COST: 0 INDIRECT COST: 0 BUDGETED: Yes No
DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE:
COST TO COUNTY: 0
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No x AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty
DOCUMENTATION: Included
OMB/Purchasing Risk Management
Not Required
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM #
Revised 7/09