12/13/2017 RegularMINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Key Largo, Florida
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m.
at the Murray Nelson Government Center. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Heather
Carruthers, Commissioner Danny Kolhage, Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner George
Neugent and Mayor David Rice. 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
Al Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting
approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B 1 Presentation of Years of Service Award for 15 years of service to Stephen "Sully" Sullivan.
B2 Board unanimously agreed to add the Presentation of an Honorary Conch Certificate, to Tim
James, to the agenda.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
A 1 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to correct
Item D 12, discussion and direction to staff to investigate and report to BOCC regarding the issue of a
possible communication tower on Blimp Road property, Cudjoe KeX
r,,,,.,,.tmie., +ie -r owe and how it could aid the County with emergency communication during hurricane
aftermath such as we just experienced in Hurricane Irma. Motion carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor Rice and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting approval of
the following items by unanimous consent:
C1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Barnes Alarm Systems, Inc.
for Fire and Panic Alarm Maintenance, Monitoring and Inspection services. This Contract is paid from
funds 001, 101, and 147.
C2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 4 -month Contract extension with Host
Compliance (an investigative services company) at no cost, with new ending date of September 17, 2018.
This is an extension to the original contract for one year of service, for a software system that provides
data and evidence needed for prosecution of code compliance cases for illegal vacation rentals being
advertised by internet companies.
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C3 Board granted approval to negotiate for on Call Professional Engineering Services Contracts with
the top nine ranked respondents: Kisinger Campo & Associates, EAC Consulting, Inc., WSP USA, Inc.,
Mathews Consulting, HDR Engineering, RS &H, Inc., Keith & Schnars, Inc., TY Lin International and
CSA Central. If successful negotiations cannot be reached with any of these nine respondents, approval to
negotiate with the next highest ranked respondent until successful negotiations are completed resulting in
contracts with no fewer than nine firms.
C4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Second Amendment to Contract with
Gardens of Eden of the Florida Keys, Inc., for landscaping services at Key West International Airport
increasing hourly rate from $25.18/hour to $25.71/hour and annual contract amount from
$100,700.00 /year to $102,814.70 /year for annual CPI adjustment of 2.1 %.
C5 Board granted approval to rescind Jacobs Project Management Co.'s Task Order No. 12/15 -14
approved on October 18, 2017, due to scrivener's errors, and granted approval and authorized execution
of an updated Task Order 12/15 -14 for Airport Noise Program Coordinator Services PSO 414 in the
amount of $84,471.00 to be funded 90% by FAA Grant 4037 -55, and 10% Passenger Facility Charges
(PFC 4 17), with no increase in total price.
C6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of McFarland Johnson Task Order No. 2017 -02
in the amount of $519,164.00 for Engineering Design and Bidding Services for the Customs and Border
Protection Facility - Phase III to Final at the Key West International Airport, to be paid from FDOT Grant
AQH10 (50 %) and Airport Operating Fund 404 (50 %).
C7 Board granted approval to rescind an Avigation Easement and Property Owner Noise Insulation
Agreement for Bridget Halpin and Raymond Halpin who recently withdrew from the Key West
International Airport Noise Insulation Program Pilot Project.
C8 Board granted approval to rescind an Avigation Easement and Property Owner Noise Insulation
Agreement for Gary L. Haisma who recently withdrew from the Key West International Airport Noise
Insulation Program Pilot Project and approval for the County Administrator to execute a Release of
Easement to be recorded in Official Records.
C9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1 st Amendment to Lease Agreement with
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) changing the 8,842 square foot ramp space (aircraft apron) adjacent
to the air cargo building from exclusive lease space to preferential use so that the ramp will be eligible for
A.I.P. grant funding for the Commercial Ramp Rehabilitation Project at the Key West International
Airport.
C10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a three (3) year Pharmacy Benefit
Management Services Agreement with Envision Pharmaceutical Services, LLC, and granted approval and
authorized execution of a three (3) year Medicare Employer Group Administrative Services Only
Agreement with supplemental wrap- around benefits (EGWP/WRAP ASO) with Envision Insurance
Company.
C 11 Board granted approval to modify the fee structure for the use of Government meeting rooms and
Channel 76 televising costs for Fiscal Year 2018 and approval of minor corrections to the Policy for Use
of Public Facilities, Roads, Bridges, County meeting rooms and theater and update to the related forms.
C12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 47 to Agreement between GA
Food Services, Inc., and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners /Monroe County Social
Services/Nutrition Services (for the provision of Congregate and Home Delivered Meals throughout
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Monroe County) for the CPI -U adjusted rate of 2.2% or $3.88 per meal, for a total grant funded contract
amount of $253,053.60.
C13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Modification #1 to Low Income Home
Energy Assistance Program Subgrant Agreement 4 17EA- OF- 11 -54 -01 -019 between Department of
Economic Opportunity and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County Social
Services for the contract period of April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018 to increase funding by
$22,004.00 which will increase the total contract amount from $189,988.00 to $211,992.00.
C14 Receipt of monthly change orders for the month of November reviewed by the County
Administrator /Assistant Administrator. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
C15 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Qualifications for Professional Architectural
and Engineering Services pursuant to Florida Statute Sec. 287.055(2) for various County projects in
Monroe County in which construction costs do not exceed $2,000,000.00 or for study activity if the fee
for professional services for each individual study under the contract does not exceed $200,000.00.
C16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Baily Cypress for public art
recommended by the Art in Public Places Committee and the Florida Keys Council of the Arts in the
amount of $8,800.00 at the Murray E. Nelson Government and Cultural Center. This will be funded by
the one -cent infrastructure tax.
C17 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the transfer of funds and for the receipt of
unanticipated revenue:
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 344 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 345 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 346 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 347 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 348 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 349 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 350 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 351 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 352 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 353 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 354 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C19 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for Fully Insured Medical Plans
(without Pharmacy Benefits), including Claims Administration, Case Management and Utilization
Review Services, Disease Management (DM), Network Management, Wellness Programs, and other
Related Services.
C20 Board granted approval for the correction of a minor scrivener's error in the First Renewal
Agreement and authorized execution of the Second Amendment with Maverick United Elevator, LLC,
correcting the addresses for Monroe County Detention Center and Department of Juvenile Justice
Building.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D1 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for remediation and installation of
interior finishes of walls and floors in portions of the MCSO Headquarters Building damaged by water,
mold and mildew caused by Hurricane Irma.
D2 Board granted approval to ratify the Contract with SLSCO LTD for the construction manager for
the STEP (Shelter and Temporary Essential Power) Program.
D3 Board granted approval to ratify the Staging Site Lease with Summerland Resort Properties, Inc.
for property located on Summerland Key needed for debris collection and clean up from Hurricane Irma.
D4 Board granted approval to ratify an emergency Contract with Inspect Key West, Inc. for air
quality testing and reporting services for Monroe County buildings impacted by water intrusion damage
from Hurricane Irma.
D5 Board granted approval to ratify an emergency Contract with All Keys Cleaning and Restoration,
Inc. for mold and mildew remediation services in the Key West Carpenters Shop and the West Martello
Meeting Room.
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D6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a $0 Amendment No. 1, under the On -Call
Contract with Amec Foster Wheeler, Inc. for Category B canal infrastructure engineering services, to add
the federal contract provisions required for reimbursement by FEMA for Hurricane Irma related services.
D7 Board granted approval of invoices over $50,000.00 relating to the declared State of Local
Emergency on September 5, 2017 due to Hurricane Irma, in accordance with Monroe County Code
Section 2- 347(k) and Chapter 7. (B.) Emergency Purchases of the Monroe County Purchasing Policy.
D8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a $0 Amendment No. 1, under the On -Call
Contract with Amec Foster Wheeler, Inc. for Category A canal master planning engineering services, to
add the federal contract provisions required for reimbursement by FEMA for Hurricane Irma related
services.
D9 Board granted approval to ratify an emergency Contract with EE &G Construction and Electrical,
LLC. for remediation of mold and mildew water intrusion damages in the Big Pine Community Center
and the Big Pine Key Library caused by Hurricane Irma.
D14 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing County employees to apply for and/or accept
hurricane disaster relief funds without violating Section 1.05(c) of the Personnel Policies and Procedures
Manual (i.e. the county gift policy).
RESOLUTION NO. 355 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
El Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement with Monroe
Council of the Arts Corporation, d/b /a Florida Keys Council of the Arts to increase funding from
$72,500.00 /year to $100,000.00 /year to supplement cost of tourist related programs.
E2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Dolphin Research
Center, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $16,822.00 for the Dolphin Research Center Ice
Machine /Railings /Freezer/Theatre Door Project.
E3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Reef Environmental
Education Foundation Incorporated for the Green on the Go: A Key Largo Eco- Attraction at REEF from
Fiscal Year 2018, DAC V, Capital Resources.
E4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Mote Marine
Laboratory, Inc. for the Coral Restoration Key West Reef & Ft. Zachary Taylor Project in an amount
not to exceed $73,694.00, DAC I, Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Resources.
E5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Mote Marine
Laboratory, Inc. for the Mote - Coral Restoration - Lower Keys Project in an amount not to exceed
$60,000.00, DAC II, Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Resources.
E6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Florida Keys History
and Discovery Foundation, Inc. for the Mote Marine Laboratory's Coral Reef Exhibit Project in an
amount not to exceed $125,000.00, DAC IV, Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Resources.
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E7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement with Marathon
Community Theatre, Inc. for the Marathon Community Theatre Cultural Event Agreement to amend
Exhibit C and D of agreement outlining schedule of events and budget for event.
E9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Islamorada, Village of
Islands for the Shade Structure 42 for Ron Levy Aquatic Center proj ect in an amount not to exceed
$18,194.00, DAC IV, Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Resources.
E10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Coral Restoration
Foundation, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $185,925.00, DAC V, Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Resources
for the Large -Scale Restoration of ESA Threatened Coral Species in Key Largo.
Ell Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Coral Restoration
Foundation, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00, DAC II, Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Resources
for the CRF - Lower Keys Restoration Threatened Coral Species Lower Keys Project.
E12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Studios of Key
West, Inc. for the Window Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00, DAC I,
Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Resources.
E13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key West Art and
Historical Society, Inc. for the Custom House Masonry Phase II project in an amount not to exceed
$28,156.00, DAC I, Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Resources.
E14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Marine Resources
Development Foundation, Inc. for the Marine Lab Undersea Laboratory Museum Project in an
amount not to exceed $13,125.00, DAC V, Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Resources.
E15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Florida Keys Land and
Sea Trust, Inc. for the Flagler Train Car Restoration Project in an amount not to exceed
$37,425.00, DAC III, Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Resources.
E16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Florida Keys Land and
Sea Trust, Inc. for the Museum /Lagoon Deck Project in an amount not to exceed $49,200.00, DAC
III, Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Resources.
E17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Dolphin Research
Center, Inc. for the Avian Food Prep and Storage Project in an amount not to exceed $37,125.00,
DAC III, Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Resources.
E18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Dolphin Research
Center, Inc. for the Tiki Thatching and Program Platforms Project in an amount not to exceed
$71,775.00, DAC III, Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Resources.
E19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Dolphin Research
Center, Inc. for the Sprayground Enhancements Project in an amount not to exceed$12,623.00, DAC III,
Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Resources.
E20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Florida Keys Wild Bird
Rehabilitation Center, Inc. for the Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary Pelican Pond Project in an
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amount not to exceed $67,500.00, (DAC IV allocation = $27,000.00; DAC V allocated = $40,500.00)
Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Resources.
E21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with City of Key Colony
Beach for the Sunset Park ADA Restroom Facility Project in an amount not to exceed $36,000.00,
DAC III, Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Resources.
E22 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Services for the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge Nature Center Restrooms /ADA Ramp in an
amount not to exceed $180,000.00, DAC II, Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Resources.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING
& CODE COMPLIANCE
I1 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Qualifications seeking vendors to perform
installation and maintenance of waterway markers in the Florida Keys waters within Monroe County.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
K1 Board granted approval of a request for expenditure from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, as
follows: $1,000.00 Upper Keys Little League - to assist baseball league enrollment for children age 4 to
13 affected economically by the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. The funds will be used for hardship money
to assure enrollment and participation in a positive activity for those less fortunate.
COUNTY CLERK
M1 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the Month of November
2017, as follows: Advertising, in the amount of $20,518.79; Bricks & Mortar Projects, in the amount
of $346,898.23; Events, in the amount of $41,211.77; Office Supplies & Operating Costs, in the
amount of $29,529.02; Personnel Services, in the amount of $102,812.89; Public Relations, in the
amount of $50,035.55; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of $84,368.37; Telephone & Utilities, in the
amount of $9,090.79; Travel, in the amount of $20,180.04; Visitor Information Services, in the amount
of $87,489.36.
M2 Board granted approval to dispose of items declared surplus. Said list is incorporated herein by
reference.
M3 Board granted approval BOCC Warrants (Including Payroll) for the Month of November
2017,10029660- 10030832(AP), 50003593 - 50003701 (PR), 3088099 - 3088631 (PR Voucher), 22685-
22788 (WC), as follows: 001 General Fund, in the amount of $2,921,492.63; 101 Fine & Forfeiture
Fund, in the amount of $3,217,435.47; 102 Road & Bridge Fund, in the amount of $330,568.16; 115
TDC District Two Penny, in the amount of $148,141.36; 116 TDC Admin & Promo 2 Cent, in the
amount of $325,387.12; 117 TDC District 1,3 Cent, in the amount of $164,930.70; 118 TDC District
2,3 Cent, in the amount of $19,859.82; 119 TDC District 3,3 Cent, in the amount of $162,314.40; 120
TDC District 4,3 Cent, in the amount of $18,964.71; 121 TDC District 5,3 Cent, in the amount of
$166,161.63; 125 Gov Fund Type Grants, in the amount of $1,117,049.24; 141 Fire & Amb Dist 1
L &M Keys, in the amount of $854,603.09; 147 Uninc Svc Dist Parks &Rec, in the amount of
$98,635.84; 148 Plan, Build, Zoning, in the amount of $400,255.09; 149 Municipal Policing, in the
amount of $883,310.91; 150 E911 Enhancement Fund, in the amount of $39,315.01; 152 Duck Key
Security Dist, in the amount of $2,432.26; 153 Local Housing Assistance, in the amount of $24,609.88;
157 Boating Improvement Fund, in the amount of $6,069.24; 158 Misc Special Revenue Fund, in the
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amount of $46,269.34; 160 Environmental Restoration, in the amount of $9,046.24; 162 Law
Enforcement Trust Fund 600, in the amount of $1,500.00; 163 Court Facilities, in the amount of
$9,462.21; 171 Stock Island Wastewater, in the amount of $5,970.48; 175 Long Key Wastewater, in
the amount of $223.77; 180 Building Funds, in the amount of $251,382.21; 304 1 Cent Infra Surtax, in
the amount of $222,762.35; 308 Infrastructure Sales Tax Revenue Bond, in the amount of $12,563.58;
310 Big Coppitt Wastewater, in the amount of $239.78; 311 Duck Key Wastewater, in the amount of
$70.52; 312 Cudjoe Regional WW Proj, in the amount of $7,806.77; 314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds,
in the amount of $182,362.86; 316 Land Acquisition, in the amount of $13,585.00; 401 Card Sound
Bridge, in the amount of $19,512.79; 403 Marathon Airport, in the amount of $247,234.15; 404 Key
West Intl Airport, in the amount of $720,557.62; 406 PFC & Operating Restrictions, in the amount of
$696,643.66; 414 MSD Solid Waste, in the amount of $1,909,006.15; 501 Worker's Compensation, in
the amount of $155,147.62; 502 Group Insurance Fund, in the amount of $28,939.84; 503 Risk
Management Fund, in the amount of $82,617.55; 504 Fleet Management Fund, in the amount of
$181,525.93; 610 Fire /EMS LOSAP Trust Fund, in the amount of $2,820.00.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
N2 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing, to consider adoption of a proposed
Ordinance for the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program, to be held on January 17, 2018 in Marathon,
FL at 3:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.
N3 Board granted approval of a Grant Application to Department of Environmental Protection as part
of their Coastal Partnership Initiative to conduct a vulnerability assessment of the Harry Harris Park,
requesting $15,000.00 in grant funds and offering $15,000.00 in match funds, totaling $30,000.00 in
project costs, approval to be retroactive to the grant submittal date of October 31, 2017.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
02 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the First Amendment to Professional
Services Agreement with the law firm of Barnett, Bolt, Kirkwood, Long & Koche, to increase hourly
rates for three timekeepers.
03 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Fifth Amendment to Agreement with
Johnson, Anselmo, Murdock, Burke, Piper & Hochman, PA, to increase partner billing rates by
$5.00/hour, from $170.00 to $175.00, in line with the rate increase approved by Florida Municipal
Insurance Trust for attorneys handling property and liability claims.
05 Board adopted the following Resolution to adopt and implement the 2018 Edition Risk
Management Policy and Procedures Contract Administration Manual ( " Contract Manual ") and direction
to issue Administrative Instruction 7500.7 to implement the Contract Manual.
RESOLUTION NO. 356 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
06 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Tropical Bay Property
Owners Association, hlc. for payment of annual fees of $125.00 per lot for maintenance costs related to
County owned lots in the subdivision.
07 Board adopted the following Resolution opposing the decertification of any Monroe County
Court Judgeships.
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RESOLUTION NO. 357-2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
S2 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider approval of an Ordinance
amending Monroe County Code Chapter 8 ( "Code Enforcement "), Article IL ( "Special Magistrate
System "), Section 8- 27(e), to authorize the Code Compliance Special Magistrate to have jurisdiction over
any matter brought forth by the Code Compliance Department which alleged a violation of the Monroe
County Code of Ordinances, a violation of the Monroe County Land Development Code, or a violation of
the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
S3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1 st Amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement with Key Largo Fire & Rescue Emergency Medical Services District.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
S5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a one year Extension Agreement of a
Contract with Interisk Corp. for insurance consulting services.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
S6 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the transfer of title and ownership to the City
of Marathon at no cost, the 33r Street Fire Station Site Building only in Marathon and authorizing the
County Administrator and County Attorney to finalize the terms and conditions of the transfer.
RESOLUTION NO. 358 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D12 The following individual addressed the Board concerning direction to staff to investigate and
report to BOCC regarding the issue of a possible communication tower on Blimp Road property, Cudjoe
Key, and how it could aid the County with emergency communication during hurricane aftermath such as
we just experienced in Hurricane Irma: Rick Richter, representing Key West Telco. Kevin Wilson,
Assistant County Administrator; Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County
Attorney; and Steve Williams, Assistant County Attorney addressed the Board. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers directing staff to bring in
the experts in this field to study the situation and come back to the Commission with a response. Motion
carried unanimously.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING
& CODE COMPLIANCE
I2 The following individuals addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution of the Board
of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida accepting the recommendation of Special
Magistrate David P. Kirwan to deny the request for relief made by Bradley M. Levine and Melissa A.
Friedman- Levine pursuant to Florida Statutes 70.5 1, the Florida Land Use and Environmental Dispute
Resolution Act: John Jabro and Don Horton, representing the Levines; and Dotti Moses, representing the
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Key Largo Federation. Mr. Williams and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to adopt the following
Resolution. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 359 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
N4 Rhonda Haag, Sustainability Director, addressed the Board concerning approval to negotiate in
rank order a Contract for a Demonstration Project for canal floating debris removal and hauling services
for the Key Largo area, not to exceed $100,000.00, funded by 304 funds set aside from the portion of the
canal 83 project funds for the air curtain that was not installed. The following individual addressed the
Board: Dotti Moses, representing the Key Largo Federation. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the item. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage No
Commissioner Murphy Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Mayor Rice Yes
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting
approval and authorizing execution of the following three items (C18, C21 & C22):
C18 Approval of an Amendment to an Agreement with Guidance /Care Center to extend the Fiscal
Year 2017 Residential Substance Abuse Grant Agreement period through December 31, 2017.
C21 Approval of an Amendments to Agreements with Guidance /Care Center to extend the grant
period for the Fiscal Year 2017 FDLE Byrne /JAG grants, Women's Jail program & Heron program
through December 31, 2017.
C22 Approval of Agreement with Guidance /Care Center for the Community Transportation for
Disadvantaged (CDT) program in the amount of $38,685.00 and Baker Act Transportation service
program in the amount of $160,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2018.
Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Mayor Rice abstaining due to a conflict of interest.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
Alan MacEachern, Director, Information Technology, addressed the Board concerning the
following two items (D10 & D11):
D10 Approval of a Contract with Mitel /Morse Communications in the amount of $715,378.25 for the
replacement of existing county -wide Nortel PSTN telephone system and service, with Mitel VOIP
telephone system and service. Funding is through capital projects.
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D11 Approval to purchase Dell/Nutanix infrastructure in the amount of $118,800.00 to replace and
combine current storage, storage networks, and servers into a single streamlined infrastructure. This
environment will house the servers that will be introduced as part of the Telephone Switch Replacement
Project and is a prerequisite for that project. Funding for the project is through capital project dollars
already allocated for that purpose.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent granting approval of items D10 and D11. Motion carried unanimously.
D 19 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt
the following Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners authorizing temporary
emergency marine disaster debris management site and vessel staging area on a parcel of land known as
the Cudjoe Transfer Station, for the collection, storage, and transfer of marine debris and vessels related
to Hurricane Irma, effective December 13, 2017, for a duration of up to 180 days to June 11, 2018; also
providing a procedure for approval of marine disaster debris management sites and vessel staging areas
on Tier 3 properties; and providing an effective date. Roll call vote carried unanimously. Cynthia Hall,
Assistant County Attorney, addressed the Board.
RESOLUTION NO. 360 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
D18 Ms. Haag and Ms. Hall addressed the Board concerning approval of a no cost Memorandum of
Understanding and Mutual Aid Agreement, for clearing of navigable waterways within unincorporated
Monroe County, with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission, retroactive to the last date executed by the parties. Ms. Haag advised the
Board that the document is not ready for execution, but once it is ready she will have the Mayor sign it
and bring it back to the Board for ratification at the January meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mayor Rice introduced Jennifer Rojo Suarez, Regional Director, representing United States
Senator Bill Nelson's Office. Ms. Suarez addressed the Board.
SOUNDING BOARD
Q1 The following individuals addressed the Board to discuss the Upper Keys concerns regarding
Harry Harris Park: Jenny Flanegan and Jennifer Hartman, representing Friends of Harry Harris Park;
Rick Richter, Phillipp Rauch, Rick Hartman, Kieran Ferrer, Dotti Moses, Caroline Squire read Luke &
Elizabeth Bovill's statement into the record, Caroline Squire, Tom Scaturro, Steven Stone, Renee
Duncan, Ken Nedimyer, and Don Rhodes. Mr. Wilson, made a Power Point Presentation. Mr. Shillinger
and Tina Boan, Sr. Director Budget & Finance, addressed the Board.
Mayor Rice advised the speakers that the Board could not take any action on the Sounding Board
and announced that there is a meeting scheduled for tomorrow evening where the issues regarding the
park can be discussed.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
Rick Freeburg, CEO of Mariner's Hospital and Fishermen's Hospital addressed the Board
concerning the following two items (D15 & D16) and introduced Jason Virelli, Corporate Vice President
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of Strategic Planning and Business Developer for Baptist Health South Florida, who gave a Power Point
Presentation titled Fishermen's Community Hospital Update, dated December 13, 2017.
D 15 Discussion and direction regarding temporary relocation of Fishermen's Hospital to the Marathon
Airport.
D 16 Approval of a Lease Agreement with Fishermen's Health, Inc. d/b /a Fishermen's Community
Hospital for the construction of a temporary hospital facility at the Florida Keys Marathon International
Airport.
T.J. Henderson, Assistant Director of Airports; and Emily Schemper, Assistant Director of
Planning & Environmental Resources addressed the Board. The following individual addressed the
Board: Dotti Moses.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Kolhage granting approval and authorizing execution of the Lease Agreement with Fishermen's Health,
Inc. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
Mayor Rice recognized Representative Holly Raschien who was in the audience as an employee
of Fishermen's Hospital as a Project Coordinator.
D13 Isabel Cosio Carballo, Executive Director South Florida Regional Planning Council, addressed
the Board concerning the direction regarding a proposed post -Irma workforce housing plan and request
for funding and support from the State of Florida. The following individuals addressed the Board:
Walter Drabinski, representing Cudjoe Gardens; Stuart Schaffer, representing Sugarloaf Shores Property
Owner's Association; Dotti Moses, representing Island of Key Largo Federation of Homeowner
Association; Deb Curlee, representing Last Stand; Frank Pla, representing South Cliff Estates; Ron
Miller, representing Upper Keys Community Association; and Bill Hunter, representing Lower Keys
Alliance. Mr. Williams, Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator; and Mr. Shillinger addressed
the Board. The Board took no official action on this item until later in the day.
CLOSED SESSIONS
J1 Mr. Shillinger announced an Attorney- Client Closed Session in the matter of Board of County
Commissioners ofMonroe County, FL vs. Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Department, et al., Case No. CA -K-
17 -631 and read the required language into the record pursuant to F.S. 286- 011(8). Mr. Shillinger advised
that the following persons would be present at the meeting: the County Commissioners, County
Administrator Roman Gastesi, County Attorney Bob Shillinger, Assistant County Attorney Chris
Ambrosio and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Rice 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 the matters ofAshBritt, Inc. v.
Monroe County, FL and Florida Department of Transportation, Case No. CA -K -17 -802 and read the
required language into the record pursuant to F.S. 286 - 011(8). Mr. Shillinger advised that the following
persons would be present at the meeting: the County Commissioners, County Administrator Roman
Gastesi, County Attorney Bob Shillinger, Assistant County Attorneys Chris Ambrosio and Cynthia Hall
and a certified court reporter.
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Mayor Rice declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session, the
meeting was re- opened.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
BUDGET & FINANCE
Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting
approval and authorizing execution of the following two items (E8 & S4):
E8 Approval of an Agreement with Historic Florida Keys Foundation, Inc. for the Window
Restoration in Historic Oldest House Museum project in an amount not to exceed $24,300 DAC I
FY 2018 Capital Resources.
S4 Approval of Agreements with Guidance /Care Center for Substance Abuse Mental Health
(SAMH) services, including services provided as the Designated Centralized Receiving Facility
($818,332.00) and the Jail In -House Program ($171,374.00) for Fiscal Year 2018. The County funding
for SAMH services are the local match required by Florida Statute. Copies of the agreements are
provided.
Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Mayor Rice abstaining due to a conflict of interest.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
N5 Board discussed the 2018 Appointments of Commissioners to various duties. Mr. Shillinger
addressed the Board. The following changes were made to the appointments: Circuit 16 Juvenile Justice
Board and Monroe County Community Alliance from Commissioner Murphy to Commissioner
Carruthers; and Substance Abuse Policy Board from Commissioner Murphy to Commissioner Kolhage.
The following additions were made to the appointments: Mayor Rice designated Commissioner Kolhage
to the Tourist Development Council Committee; Commissioner Kolhage and Commissioner Neugent will
serve on the Value Adjustment Board, with Commissioner Carruthers serving as the alternate. Mayor
Rice will serve on the Voter Canvassing Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to accept the appointments with the changes and
additions. Motion carried unanimously. Said appointments are attached hereto.
N1 Mr. Gastesi referred the Board to the County Administrator's Monthly Report for December
2017. Mr. Gastesi advised the Board that he would be attending the Climate Change Summit on
December 14 -15, 2017.
N6 Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting
approval and authorizing execution of a new Annual Agreement with Anfield Consulting, Inc. for
lobbying services on behalf of Monroe County in the legislative and executive branches of State
government effective December 1, 2017. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
01 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney's Report for December 2017. Mr.
Shillinger requested the authority to issue an RFP for outside counsel services for opioid investigation and
to possibly partner with Key West, Marathon, Islamorada, Layton, Key Colony Beach and Key Largo
Fire & Ambulance District for a consolidated claim. The Board gave Mr. Shillinger the authority to move
forward with an RFP.
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04 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold Attorney - Client Closed Sessions in the matter of Denenberg v.
Marine Mammal Conservancy, Inc., et al., Circuit Court Case 14 -CA -364 -P at the January 17, 2018
BOCC meeting in Marathon, Florida at 9 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard and read the required
language into the record. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Kolhage to hold the closed session. Motion carried unanimously.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
S 1 Mr. Wilson addressed the Board concerning approval of a Contract with Biltmore Construction
Company, Inc. for Construction Manager at Risk services for the Plantation Key Judicial Courthouse and
Detention Facility. This is funded by the one cent infrastructure tax. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval and authorizing
execution of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PI A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance to amend the Monroe
County Code to require use of specific roof materials and construction for repairs, replacement and
new construction due to the impacts evidenced following Hurricane Irma, direction to staff to seek a
legislative change to remove the restrictions on adopting a local requirement for roof repair,
replacement and new construction. The following individuals addressed the Board: Michael Silvers,
representing Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association; Michael Fischer, representing
ARMA; Adrian Robledo, representing Better Building Roofing Practices; and Robby Majeska. Mr.
Shillinger requested that the item be continued to the January 17, 2018 meeting in Marathon. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to
continue the item. Motion carried unanimously.
P2 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Section 22 -127
establishment of advisory board, in order to remove a specific time requirement for Duck Key Security
District advisory board meetings. There were no public speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 025 -2017
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
P3 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution of Monroe County, Florida
electing to use the uniform method of collecting non- ad valorem special assessments levied within the
County toward the cost of providing Operations and Maintenance costs for canal restoration
demonstration projects on Big Pine Key, Geiger Key and Key Largo; stating a need for such levy;
providing for the mailing of this resolution; and providing for an effective date. There were no public
speakers. Ms. Hall and Ms. Haag addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the following Resolution.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage Yes
Commissioner Murphy No
Commissioner Neugent Yes
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Mayor Rice Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 361 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P4 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution transmitting to the State Land
Planning Agency an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners amending the
Monroe County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan to include the definition of Perimeter Canal in the
Glossary; amending Policy 202.4.3 and creating new Policy 202.4.4 to allow maintenance dredging
within areas vegetated with seagrass beds or characterized by hardbottom communities within the canals
of Duck Key (MM 61) in order to restore navigational access; limited to previously dredged canals; not to
exceed depths of greater than minus six feet MLW; provided there is no degradation of water quality or
impact on surrounding benthic resources; requiring mitigation for impacts within the dredged area;
provided the proposed dredging is in the public interest; as proposed by Demetrio Brid and Duck Key
Community Benefit Inc.; 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. There were no
public speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage
to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 362-2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P5 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution renewing the intent to use the
uniform method to collect non -ad valorem special assessments toward the cost of providing wastewater
utility services to properties on Stock Island, Key Haven, Big Coppitt, Lower Sugarloaf through Big Pine
Key, No Name Key, Long Key, Duck Key, and three parcels on Boca Chica: RE# 00122870 - 000000,
00122880- 000000, 00122890 - 000000. There were no public speakers. Motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Resolution. Roll
call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 363 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
R Commissioner Carruthers commented on the roofing material issue, insurance rates and the
County's building code.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D 13 Board resumed the discussion and direction regarding a proposed post -Irma workforce housing
plan and request for funding and support from the State of Florida. Ms. Tennyson read through the
changes on the document titled Florida Keys Post - Hurricane Affordable Housing Recovery and
Rebuilding Recommendations and Action Plan, as discussed earlier in the meeting, as follows:
First page, Second paragraph under Need: Early reports indicate that the storm destroyed over
44,A9 1,700 properties (in unincorporated Monroe alone) and left 4,000 -widen 4,000 households
(counter displaced and eligible for FEMA rental assistance. FEMA is still gathering data on the
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extent of this human catastrophe, but early estimates underscore the dramatic impact Irma has had on
families, communities and our economy.
Third page, third bullet under Land Availability: County and Cities need to support private
property owners in their efforts to develop affordable e housing by helping to overcome
regulatory obstacles.
Next paragraph on third page: The following parcels have been identified as osp sibly available
for development and should be p and suppe4ed will be considered including:
Third page, number 2: Ruffhamse Damaged Trailer Park Properties
Fourth page, remove: 4. Shrimp Farm,
al's ,-d b ettsing and e b 0 a f r d e l,,p m e* t
�4. Catholic Church Properties
65. Islamorada
-76. Private parcels ready for affordable development — Several parcels in the lower and
middle keys appear ready for development and should be supported.
Fourth page, under Local Government Regulatory Relief number 2: Impact Fees waivers —
Waive impact fees for affordable housing developments that keep housing affordable for W 50+ years
through deed restriction
Fifth page:
4. Expedited Streamlined Comp Plan approval for map amendments rezoning
5. Density Bonus — Ise deasit� Density bonuses for affordable properties tip te -25 30 ti
per- aer-O.
6. Modify Height restriction on Limited Basis — To build flood resistant developments with
increased density, relax height restrictions in designated areas — up to 45 40 ft.
Proposed Project Income and Rent Levels We are proposing to utilize a combination of
housing tax credits, SAIL funding, and Land Authority funds to develop new affordable e ee
housing units of which 70% of the units will be for low and very low incomes (60% AMI or less)
and 30% will be for moderate incomes (80 -120 0 /oAMI). Should we acquire additional funds to
purchase the land for affordable housing projects, we could expect that the following distribution
would favor a greater percentage of lower income units, and lower rent levels.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent granting approval of the item as revised (final version is attached hereto). Roll call vote carried
unanimously.
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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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FISCAL YEAR 2018 COMMISSIONERS' APPOINTMENTS
NAME OF COMMITTEE
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Florida Keys
Post- Hurricane
Affordable Housing Recovery and Rebuilding
Recommendations and Action Plan
Goal:
To secure land, funding, and regulatory incentives to develop 300 -40o new
units of Affordable and Workforce Housing for residents with incomes
averaging 6o% of AMI in 2018.
This is intended to offer a set of recommendations for what can be practically
accomplished in the next two years to address the immediate need for the
rebuilding of affordable housing in the Florida Keys.
Request:
1. Request $3o million in SAIL funding to match with Low Income Housing Tax
credits
2. Request $4 million in housing tax credits from FHFC (to use with SAIL
funding)
3. Request $20 million in additional funds for Monroe County to help purchase
Trailer Park properties and other sites for affordable Housing;
4. Authorize the Monroe County Land Authority the flexibility to utilize its funds
for the construction /development of affordable housing;
5. Dedicate one of the two currently unutilized Tourist Development Tax pennies
for affordable housing, limiting this use for a period of two years.
Need:
The challenges facing citizens of finding and securing affordable housing in Monroe
County are not new but have increased exponentially after the devastation from
Hurricane Irma. The destruction of mobile home parks and other residential structures
have left residents without housing and employers without employees.
Early reports indicate that the storm destroyed over 1,700 properties (in
unincorporated Monroe alone) and left 4,00o households (county -wide) displaced and
eligible for FEMA rental assistance. FEMA is still gathering data on the extent of this
human catastrophe, but early estimates underscore the dramatic impact Irma has had on
families, communities and our economy.
Unfortunately, the storm compounded an already dire affordable housing market
throughout the Florida Keys prior to Irma. A variety of factors have contributed to the
Keys affordable housing shortage: our tourist economy and hospitality workforce, the
historic challenges and pressures on the real estate market resulting in high housing
prices, all exacerbated by the dwindling availability of developable land, environmental
restraints and rising construction and insurance costs, continue to drive up the price of
housing while limiting the ability to develop new affordable units.
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The 2015 Monroe County Workforce Housing Stakeholder Assessment Report'
underscored the dramatic need for affordable and workforce rental housing for residents
whose incomes range from 35% up to 140 % of AMI and who are employed in critical
sectors of our economy.
Analysis from the OF Schimberg Center for Housing Research demonstrates the scope of
the housing challenge:
➢ Estimates indicate that 17,027 households — almost 50% of total Monroe
County population - were "cost burdened ", paying more than 30% of their
income on housing, and 8,809 (25% of total county population) are paying
more than 50% of their income.
➢ For renters, the percentage of cost burdened families is more staggering. Of the
14,608 renters in the county, 8,762 (60 %) pay more than 30% of their
income for housing, with 4,352 (30 %) of them paying more than 50% of their
income.
Over the last 15 years, local government officials, businesses and stakeholders have
offered various recommendations to retain and build affordable /workforce housing.
The legislature and Florida Housing Finance Corporation have responded to the need by
ensuring that Monroe County, as an "Area of Critical State Concern ", is the only county to
receive an annual allocation of housing tax credits and SAIL funds to develop one
affordable and workforce rental project per year.
However, the housing and displacement crisis created by Hurricane Irma has magnified
the need for additional funding resources to rebuild affordable housing for the thousands
of displace residents, restore the economy, and ensure the quality of life for these Keys
communities.
Current Barriers to Affordable Housing
➢ Land - Developable land in the Keys is scarce and therefore extremely
expensive. (Land prices represent a higher proportion of total development
costs here than in any other part of Florida.)
➢ Funding — Florida Housing Finance Corp provides funding for 1 housing
credit /SAIL fund development per year. This will allow for one project of
between 50-100 units. The only other guaranteed money for housing
development programs is SHIP dollars to County (~$800,00o per year) and
Land Authority ( -$ million for land purchases per year.)
➢ Regulatory Challenges - requirements like density, setback, open space,
height which apply to all development in the Florida Keys — market or
affordable - are significant for reasons related to conservation, land and permit
limitations, evacuation requirements, and building code.
➢ Permits (or ROGOs) - The county is allotted a limited number of affordable
permits per year.
Action Plan - Florida Housing RFA for Hurricane Re building Announced
Florida Housing Finance Corporation has announced it will issue RFA 2o18-
107, "Monroe County SAIL Housing Credit Financing for Affordable Housing
for Hurricane Recovery" on January 18, 2018, with an expected Application
Deadline of February 15, 2018.
It is critical that the County and local governments provide the FHFC and policy makers
recommendations on funding for affordable housing rebuilding.
We believe that we should provide state policy makers recommendations on a plan to help
accomplish these goals. Governor Scott, the Florida legislature and the Florida Housing
Finance Corporation have all indicated staunch support — both financial and regulatory -
for assisting the Keys with rebuilding housing.
Based on that strong interest, it is critical that the County, in concert with cities, provide
them with a specific request for moving quickly to accomplish this housing recovery and
rebuilding effort. The following suggestions and legislative recommendations provide a
framework to rebuild from devastation of Irma.
I. Recommendations to Ensure Rebuilding of Affordable Housing
➢ Land Availability
The most critical factor for developing new housing units is to secure available
developable land for multifamily rental property from both the public and
private sector.
• Local governments need to update available developable land and secure
property that they can make available for affordable and workforce Housing.
• County should purchase private property where available and cost effective
to make available for development for affordable /workforce housing.
• County and Cities need to support private property owners in their efforts to
develop affordable housing by helping to overcome regulatory obstacles.
The following parcels have been identified as possibly available for development
and will be considered, including:
1. School Board land — Incentivize school board to donate or sell two key
parcels of land:
a. Marathon Manor, Marathon — Former nursing home, zoned for 120
units; i
b. Trumbo Point, Key West- School board Admin and bus maintenance
site, zoned for 145 units affordable and workforce;
2. Damaged Trailer Park Properties - 6 -9 trailer park sites may be
available for purchase by the county to make available for affordable
housing. Funds are necessary to help secure these sites. The County has'
submitted an appropriations request to purchase these properties;
3. Easter Seals site, City of Key West — transition homeless shelter and
develop affordable units for very low, low income citizens;
4. Catholic Church Properties — Discuss with Church selling several
parcels of land in Monroe which may be suitable for affordable housing;
5. Islamorada — Several privately -owned parcels in the Village may be
available and should be supported for development;
6. Private parcels ready for affordable development — Several parcels
in the lower and middle keys appear ready for development and should be
supported.
➢ Secure Additional Funding
The goal to develop 300 - 4Oo new multifamily rental communities
requires Legislative and Florida Housing support. This equates to 3
new affordable and worlkforce housing developments in 2018.
Resources necessary include:
1. Request $30 million in SAIL funding to match with Low Income
Housing Tax credits;
2. Request $4 million in housing tax credits from FHFC (to use with
SAIL funding);
3. Request $20 million in additional funds for. Monroe County to help
purchase Trailer Park properties and other sites for affordable Housing;
4. Authorize the Monroe County Land Authority the flexibility to utilize
its funds for the construction /development of affordable horsing;
5. Dedicate one of the two currently unutilized Tourist
Development Tax pennies for affordable housing for a period of three
years.
➢ Local Government Regulatory Relief - The County has implemented a
number of ways that provide regulatory relief and lower Cost of Development for
affordable development. Where appropriate, utilize or expand local regulatory
incentives to help lower the cost of developing affordable housing, including:
1. Property Tax abatement for Affordable Housing — allow partial or
full ad valorem exemption of affordable properties to lower cost of
affordable housing development and incentivize more units at affordable
rents.
2. Impact Fee waivers — Waive impact fees for affordable housing
developments that keep housing affordable for 50 + years through deed
restriction
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3. Expedited Local Permitting Process- To expedite rebuilding, fast track
local permitting approvals for affordable developments
4. Streamlined Comp Plan approval for rezoning - For properties that
need to be rezoned, streamline comp plan approval with County and DEO.
5. Density Bonus - Density bonuses for affordable properties.
6. Modify Height restriction on Limited Basis- To build flood resistant
developments with increased density, relax height restrictions in designated
areas- up to 40 ft.
7. Trailer Park Incentives - Identify incentives for Trailer park owners to
redevelop quality affordable housing. Provide Land Authority funding to
assist.
➢ Cost of Development in Monroe County
The figures utilized to estimate funding necessary to build 300 -400 units are
based on recent affordable housing developments and guidelines from Florida
Housing Finance Corporation. The average Total Development Cost of
developing 1, 2, and 3 bedroom multifamily units ranges between $285,000-
$300,000 per unit depending upon size of the development and land cost.
➢ Proposed Project Income and Rent Levels
We are proposing to utilize a combination of housing tax credits,
SAIL funding, and Land Authority funds to develop new affordable
housing units of which 70% of the units will be for low and very low
incomes (60% AMI or less) and 30% will be for moderate incomes
(80 -120% AMI). Should we acquire additional funds to purchase the
land for affordable housing projects, we could expect that the
following distribution would favor a greater percentage of lower
income units, and lower rent levels.
a) Units at Various Income Levels - It is important that Monroe County
local governments provide recommendations to FHFC on the numbers of
units developed at the different income levels. These are the target income
levels recommended:
10 % of units at 25% AMI
60% of units at 60% AMI
15% of units at 80% AMI
15% of units between 80% to 12o% AMI
b) 70% of Units will have "Affordable" Rents (60% of AMI and below)
to range from:
1 Bdrm = $ 346 (25% AMI) to $950 (60% AMI)
2 Bdrm = $ 412 (25% AMI) to $1137 (60% AMI)
3 Bdrm = $ 467 (25% AMI) to $1304 (60% AMI)
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30% of Units will have "Wort force" Rents (80% - 120% AMI) to
range from:
1 Bdrm = $ 1295 (80 % AMI) to $ (120% AMI)
2 Bdrm = $ 1550 (8o% AMI) to $2149 (120% AMI)
3 Bdrm = $ 1780 (8o% AMI) to $2508 (120 % AMI)
Florida Housing Finance Corporation will be issuing an Request for
Application for "Monroe County SAIL Housing Credit Financing for
A,ffordable Housing for Hurricane Recovery" on January 18, 2018,
with an expected Application Deadline of February 15, 2018.
The RFA will provide Housing Tax Credits and SAIL dollars to allow
development of project(s) with a combination of affordable and workforce
housing units with income ranging from 35% of AMI to 12o% AMI. Florida
Housing will set the guidelines for the percentage of units at 60% of AMI and
below ( "affordable ") funded with housing tax credits and for those ranging from
60% -120% of AMI ( "workforce ").
Monroe will seek to recommend to FHFC to reflect the income level distribution
above as the target for the RFA.
FHFC has scheduled a workshop for this RFA on January 4, 2018.