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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Mayor George Neugent, District 2
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Mayor Pro Tern David Rice, District 4
Danny L. Kolhage, District 1
Heather Carruthers, District 3
Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5
County Commission Meeting
September 27, 2017
Agenda Item Number: E.12
Agenda Item Summary #3416
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Planning/Environmental Resources
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Mayte Santamaria (305) 289 -2500
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners allowing the placement of temporary emergency housing for temporary occupancy
by emergency relief workers involved in reconstruction activities related to Hurricane Irma, pursuant
to the Planning Director and Building Official approving the locations for the temporary housing,
commencing September 5, 2017, for a duration of up to 180 -days, pursuant to Section 103 -1(e) of
the Monroe County Land Development Code.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The Monroe County Mayor declared a State of Local Emergency on September 5, 2017 due to
Hurricane Irma, a "threat of danger to the populace inhabiting Monroe County" and that the County
"may require expedient action in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community."
Hurricane Irma, a Category 4 hurricane, made landfall in the Florida Keys on September 10, 2017,
causing substantial damage to and loss of property.
During the initial recovery phase, Monroe County shall allow the placement of temporary
emergency housing for temporary occupancy by emergency relief workers involved in
reconstruction activities related to Hurricane Irma, pursuant to the Planning Director and Building
Official Approving the locations for the temporary housing, commencing September 5, 2017, for a
duration of up to 180 -days.
The allowance of temporary emergency housing for emergency relief workers will provide for
expedient action in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
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CONTRACT /AGREEMENT CHANGES:
n/a
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
Resolution for temporary emergency housing RELIEF WORKERS
Resolution for temporary emergency housing RELIEF WORKERS Stamped
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Insurance Required:
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REVIEWED BY:
Mayte Santamaria
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Steve Williams
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Jaclyn Carnago
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Assistant County Administrator Christine Hurley
09/21/2017 12:30 PM
Budget and Finance
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Maria Slavik
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Mayte Santamaria
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Kathy Peters
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Board of County Commissioners
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09/20/2017 2:35 PM
09/21/2017 9:38 AM
09/21/2017 12:30 PM
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09/18/2017 11:05 PM
09/18/2017 11:05 PM
09/21/2017 1:50 PM
09/21/2017 1:51 PM
09/27/2017 4:00 PM
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MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION NO. -2017
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS ALLOWING THE PLACEMENT OF TEMPORARY
EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY BY
EMERGENCY RELIEF WORKERS INVOLVED IN RECONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES RELATED TO HURRICANE IRMA, PURSUANT TO THE
PLANNING DIRECTOR AND BUILDING OFFICIAL APPROVING THE
LOCATIONS FOR THE TEMPORARY HOUSING, COMMENCING
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017, FOR A DURATION OF UP TO 180 -DAYS,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 103 -1(e) OF THE MONROE COUNTY LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners is the legislative body of Monroe
County, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Mayor declared a State of Local Emergency on
September 5, 2017 due to Hurricane Irma, a "threat of danger to the populace inhabiting Monroe
County" and that the County "may require expedient action in order to protect the health, safety
and welfare of the community;" and
WHEREAS, Hurricane Irma, a Category 4 hurricane, made landfall in the Florida Keys
on September 10, 2017, causing substantial damage to and loss of property; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Mayor issued another declaration a State of Local
Emergency on September 12, 2017 due to Hurricane Irma, a "threat of danger to the populace
inhabiting Monroe County" and that the County "may require expedient action in order to protect
the health, safety and welfare of the community;" and
WHEREAS, Monroe County experienced a natural disaster, Hurricane Irma, which
caused damage to residences, businesses and infrastructure throughout the County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 103 -1(e) of the Monroe County Land Development
Code, notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 130, Land Use Districts, and Chapter 138, Rate
of Growth Restrictions (ROGO/NROGO), temporary emergency housing may be provided for
temporary occupancy by emergency relief workers involved in reconstruction activities, subject
to the following conditions:
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(1) An emergency directive or resolution of the BOCC must be issued authorizing the
placement and duration of the temporary emergency housing for relief workers;
(2) Placement of temporary emergency housing for relief workers must not impede or
interfere with other emergency and recovery operations or public safety;
(3) Temporary recovery or reconstruction housing facilities shall ensure that temporary
electrical and sewage lines do not constitute an attractive nuisance to children or
homeless persons in the area (i.e., sufficient temporary fencing may be required by
the Building Official);
(4) A no fee building permit must be issued for the placement of the temporary
emergency housing unit(s). The building permit shall require approval by the
Building Official and the Planning Director of a site plan indicating the location of
the temporary emergency housing units) on the parcel, consistent with the BOCC
resolution, and a Department of Health permit authorizing the connection of the
units) to an on -site wastewater treatment and disposal system(s) or to an existing
community wastewater treatment system;
(5) Any required demolition or building permits for the related reconstruction activities
must be issued within 90 days from the placement of the temporary emergency
housing for relief workers;
(6) The temporary emergency housing units) may remain on the site for a period not to
exceed the duration specified by the BOCC resolution, and may only be extended at
the discretion of the BOCC by an additional resolution. However, nothing in this
section shall prevent the county or any state or federal authority to terminate without
notice the authority to keep any temporary emergency housing unit otherwise
authorized under this section should it be deemed required for the public safety;
(7) The only persons permitted to reside for any period in temporary emergency housing
for relief workers are individuals who are gainfully employed on a fulltime basis in
completing cleanup and reconstruction efforts following a natural or manmade
disaster. All residents of temporary emergency housing for relief workers who were
not permanent residents of the county prior to first occupying such housing facilities
will be required to evacuate in accordance with local evacuation orders. Residents of
any temporary emergency housing for relief workers who were permanent residents
of the county prior to first occupying such housing facilities may not remain in
temporary emergency housing for relief workers during any period when a local
evacuation order is in effect; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 103 -1(a), temporary emergency housing means
recreational vehicles (or similar approved sheltering units) used for temporary occupancy in
response to natural or manmade disasters, including, but not limited to, hurricanes and tropical
storms, where such RVs (or other approved sheltering units) are provided to residents or relief
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workers as part of emergency relief efforts; and recreational vehicle (RV) means the same as that
term is defined in F. S. § 320.01;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 130, Land Use Districts, and Chapter 138,
Rate of Growth Restrictions (ROGO/NROGO), temporary emergency housing may be provided
for temporary occupancy by emergency relief workers involved in reconstruction activities
related to Hurricane Irma subject to the following conditions:
(1) Temporary emergency housing for relief workers is authorized for up to 180 -days,
beginning on September 5, 2017, and ending on March 4, 2018.
(2) The Planning Director and Building Official shall have the authority to approve the
locations of the temporary housing for relief workers.
(3) Placement of temporary emergency housing for relief workers must not impede or
interfere with other emergency and recovery operations or public safety;
(4) Temporary recovery or reconstruction housing facilities shall ensure that temporary
electrical and sewage lines do not constitute an attractive nuisance to children or
homeless persons in the area (i.e., sufficient temporary fencing may be required by
the Building Official);
(5) A no -fee building permit must be issued for the placement of the temporary
emergency housing unit(s). The building permit shall require approval by the
Building Official and the Planning Director of a site plan indicating the location of
the temporary emergency housing unit(s) on the parcel, consistent with condition (1)
above, and a Department of Health permit authorizing the connection of the unit(s)
to an on -site wastewater treatment and disposal system(s) or to an existing
community wastewater treatment system;
(6) Any required demolition or building permits for the related reconstruction activities
must be issued within 90 days from the placement of the temporary emergency
housing for relief workers;
(7) The temporary emergency housing unit(s) may remain on the site for a period not to
exceed 180 -days, and may only be extended at the discretion of the BOCC by an
additional resolution. However, nothing shall prevent the county or any state or
federal authority to terminate without notice the authority to keep any temporary
emergency housing unit otherwise authorized under this resolution should it be
deemed required for the public safety;
(8) The only persons permitted to reside for any period in temporary emergency housing
for relief workers are individuals who are gainfully employed on a fulltime basis in
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completing cleanup and reconstruction efforts related to Hurricane Irma. All
residents of temporary emergency housing for relief workers who were not
permanent residents of the county prior to first occupying such housing facilities will
be required to evacuate in accordance with local evacuation orders. Residents of any
temporary emergency housing for relief workers who were permanent residents of
the county prior to first occupying such housing facilities may not remain in
temporary emergency housing during any period when a local evacuation order is in
effect;
(9) Pursuant to Section 103 -1(h), no clearing or filling of environmentally sensitive
lands may occur as a result of providing any type of temporary housing unit(s); and
(10) Pursuant to Section 103 -1(i), for all permitted temporary housing, upon expiration of
relevant approvals and timeframes expressly set forth in the relevant authorization,
the temporary housing shall be removed.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a special meeting held on the day of , 2017.
Mayor George Neugent
Mayor Pro Tem David Rice
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Commissioner Danny Kolhage
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Mayor George Neugent
(SEAL)
ATTEST: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK
DEPUTY CLERK
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6 MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
7 MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
8 RESOLUTION NO. -2017
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10 A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
11 COMMISSIONERS ALLOWING THE PLACEMENT OF TEMPORARY
12 EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY BY
13 EMERGENCY RELIEF WORKERS INVOLVED IN RECONSTRUCTION
14 ACTIVITIES RELATED TO HURRICANE IRMA, PURSUANT TO THE
15 PLANNING DIRECTOR AND BUILDING OFFICIAL APPROVING THE
16 LOCATIONS FOR THE TEMPORARY HOUSING, COMMENCING
17 SEPTEMBER 5, 2017, FOR A DURATION OF UP TO 180 -DAYS,
18 PURSUANT TO SECTION 103 -1(e) OF THE MONROE COUNTY LAND
19 DEVELOPMENT CODE.
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22 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners is the legislative body of Monroe
23 County, Florida; and
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25 WHEREAS, the Monroe County Mayor declared a State of Local Emergency on
26 September 5, 2017 due to Hurricane Irma, a "threat of danger to the populace inhabiting Monroe
27 County" and that the County "may require expedient action in order to protect the health, safety
28 and welfare of the community;" and
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30 WHEREAS, Hurricane Irma, a Category 4 hurricane, made landfall in the Florida Keys
31 on September 10, 2017, causing substantial damage to and loss of property; and
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33 WHEREAS, the Monroe County Mayor issued another declaration a State of Local
34 Emergency on September 12, 2017 due to Hurricane Irma, a "threat of danger to the populace
35 inhabiting Monroe County" and that the County "may require expedient action in order to protect
36 the health, safety and welfare of the community;" and
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38 WHEREAS, Monroe County experienced a natural disaster, Hurricane Irma, which
39 caused damage to residences, businesses and infrastructure throughout the County; and
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41 WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 103 -1(e) of the Monroe County Land Development
42 Code, notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 130, -Land Use Districts, and Chapter 138, Rate
43 of Growth Restrictions (ROGO/NROGO), temporary emergency housing may be provided for
44 temporary occupancy by emergency relief workers involved in reconstruction activities, subject
45 to the following conditions:
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1 (1) An emergency directive or resolution of the BOCC must be issued authorizing the
2 placement and duration of the temporary emergency housing for relief workers;
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4 (2) Placement of temporary emergency housing for relief workers must not impede or
5 interfere with other emergency and recovery operations or public safety;
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7 (3) Temporary recovery or reconstruction housing facilities shall ensure that temporary
8 electrical and sewage lines do not constitute an attractive nuisance to children or
9 homeless persons in the area (i.e., sufficient temporary fencing may be required by
10 the Building Official);
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12 (4) A no fee building permit must be issued for the placement of the temporary
13 emergency housing unit(s). The building permit shall require approval by the
14 Building Official and the Planning Director of a site plan indicating the location of
15 the temporary emergency housing unit(s) on the parcel, consistent with the BOCC
16 resolution, and a Department of Health permit authorizing the connection of the
17 unit(s) to an on -site wastewater treatment and disposal system(s) or to an existing
18 community wastewater treatment system;
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20 (5) Any required demolition or building permits for the related reconstruction activities
21 must be issued within 90 days from the placement of the temporary emergency
22 housing for relief workers;
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24 (6) The temporary emergency housing unit(s) may remain on the site for a period not to
25 exceed the duration specified by the BOCC resolution, and may only be extended at
26 the discretion of the BOCC by an additional resolution. However, nothing in this
27 section shall prevent the county or any state or federal authority to terminate without
28 notice the authority to keep any temporary emergency housing unit otherwise
29 authorized under this section should it be deemed required for the public safety;
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31 (7) The only persons permitted to reside for any period in temporary emergency housing
32 for relief workers are individuals who are gainfully employed on a fulltime basis in
33 completing cleanup and reconstruction efforts following a natural or manmade
34 disaster. All residents of temporary emergency housing for relief workers who were
35 not permanent residents of the county prior to first occupying such housing facilities
36 will be required to evacuate in accordance with local evacuation orders. Residents of
37 any temporary emergency housing for relief workers who were permanent residents
38 of the county prior to first occupying such housing facilities may not remain in
39 temporary emergency housing for relief workers during any period when a local
40 evacuation order is in effect, and
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42 WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 103 -1(a), temporary emergency housing means
43 recreational vehicles (or similar approved sheltering units) used for temporary occupancy in
44 response to natural or manmade disasters, including, but not limited to, hurricanes and tropical
45 storms, where such RVs (or other approved sheltering units) are provided to residents or relief
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I workers as part of emergency relief efforts; and recreational vehicle (RV) means the same as that
2 term is defined in F.S. § 320.01;
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4 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
5 COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
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7 Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 130, Land Use Districts, and Chapter 138,
8 Rate of Growth Restrictions (ROGO/NROGO), temporary emergency housing may be provided
9 for temporary occupancy by emergency relief workers involved in reconstruction activities
10 related to Hurricane Irma subject to the following conditions:
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12 (1) Temporary emergency housing for relief workers is authorized for up to 180 -days,
13 beginning on September 5, 2017, and ending on March 4, 2018.
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15 (2) The Planning Director and Building Official shall have the authority to approve the
16 locations of the temporary housing for relief workers.
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18 (3) Placement of temporary emergency housing for relief workers must not impede or
19 interfere with other emergency and recovery operations or public safety;
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21 (4) Temporary recovery or reconstruction housing facilities shall ensure that temporary
22 electrical and sewage lines do not constitute an attractive nuisance to children or
23 homeless persons in the area (i.e., sufficient temporary fencing may be required by
24 the Building Official);
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26 (5) A no -fee building permit must be issued for the placement of the temporary
27 emergency housing unit(s). The building permit shall require approval by the
28 Building Official and the Planning Director of a site plan indicating the location of
29 the temporary emergency housing unit(s) on the parcel, consistent with condition (1)
30 above, and a Department of Health permit authorizing the connection of the unit(s)
31 to an on -site wastewater treatment and disposal system(s) or to an existing
32 community wastewater treatment system;
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34 (6) Any required demolition or building permits for the related reconstruction activities
35 must be issued within 90 days from the placement of the temporary emergency
36 housing for relief workers;
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38 (7) The temporary emergency housing unit(s) may remain on the site for a period not to
39 exceed 180 -days, and may only be extended at the discretion of the BOCC by an
40 additional resolution. However, nothing shall prevent the county or any state or
41 federal authority to terminate without notice the authority to keep any temporary
42 emergency housing unit otherwise authorized under this resolution should it be
43 deemed required for the public safety;
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45 (8) The only persons permitted to reside for any period in temporary emergency housing
46 for relief workers are individuals who are gainfully employed on a fulltime basis in
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completing cleanup and reconstruction efforts related to Hurricane Irma. All
residents of temporary emergency housing for relief workers who were not
permanent residents of the county prior to first occupying such housing facilities will
be required to evacuate in accordance with local evacuation orders. Residents of any
temporary emergency housing for relief workers who were permanent residents of
the county prior to first occupying such housing facilities may not remain in
temporary emergency mousing during any period when a local evacuation order is in
effect;
(9) Pursuant to Section 103 -1(h), no clearing or filling of environmentally sensitive
lands may occur as a result of providing any type of temporary housing unit(s); and
(10) Pursuant to Section 103 -1(i), for all permitted temporary housing, upon expiration of
relevant approvals and timeframes expressly set forth in the relevant authorization,
the temporary housing shall be removed.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a special meeting held on the day of , 2017.
Mayor George Neugent
Mayor Pro Tem David Rice
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Commissioner Danny Kolhage
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Im
Mayor George Neugent
(SEAL)
ATTEST: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK
DEPUTY CLERK
MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY
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STEVEN T. WILLIAMS
ASSIwTA T a N 7Y ATTORNEY
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