Item M1
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ounty of onroe
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor George Neugent, District 2
Mayor Pro Tem David Rice, District 4
TheFloridaKeys
Danny L. Kolhage, District 1
Heather Carruthers, District 3
Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5
County Commission Meeting
December 14, 2016
Agenda Item Number: M.1
Agenda Item Summary #2479
BULK ITEM: DEPARTMENT:
No County Administrator
TIME APPROXIMATE:STAFF CONTACT:
Lindsey Ballard (305) 292-4443
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
County Administrators Monthly Report
ITEM BACKGROUND:
N/A
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
N/A
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
DOCUMENTATION:
CAD 1 Monthly Report
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
N/A
Expiration Date:
N/A
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
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Grant:
County Match
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Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
REVIEWED BY:
Kathy Peters Completed 11/29/2016 4:06PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 12/14/2016 9:00 AM
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M E M O R A N D U M
Office of the County Administrator
TO:Board of County Commissioners
FROM:Roman Gastesi
County Administrator
DATE:November29, 2016
SUBJECT:County Divisions’ Monthly Activity Report for December2016
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MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT –DECEMBER 2016
Airports:
November 1Noise AD-Hoc Meeting –discussed various topics and presented VFR arrivals
procedures (recommended), which were approved.
November 1Airport Master Plan Public Meeting # 1, immediately following Ad-Hoc meeting.
November 2Monthly Airline meeting.
November 2Meet with TSA to discuss various initiatives related to security.
November United Airlines –Weekly start up review meeting with key personnel.
7,14,21,28
November 8Meeting with Avis and Hertz related to outside drop box and parking spaces.
November 10South Roosevelt –Lane, FDOT repurposing study , 1 st teleconference as
stakeholder.
November 11Military Ops C130 –arrival on air carrier ramp.
November 12Marathon Airport –Monthly EAA meeting
November 141st Preconstruction with ABC Construction on Air Carrier Ramp project.
November 14Rwy design rehabilitation meeting with Airline Stakeholders.
November 15Public Parking –Automated “pay in lane’ machine installation started.
November17Updated the Airport Weather Warning –Letter of Agreement with the NWS for
severe weather notification procedures to the airport.
November 18FAA Preapplications due for FY 17 project funding, 2 applications submitted -
Construction Rwy 9-27 & Noise Insulation Program construction and design.
November 21Preparations underway for United’s “First Flight” inaugural event on December
16, 2016 -at the airport, guest lists, event planning, security approvals…etc. for
this weekly meeting.
November 29Meeting with USCG –sector -security regular meeting.
November (M-F)PAPI replacement of VASI navigational aids. FAA project, Rwy night closures.
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Extension Services:
Number of services provided:215 phone calls, 51 office visits, 22 visits to clients, 26 learning
events with 447 participants, 5 media submissions, and 643 publications distributed. Total
Budget for FY 16/17: $284,641.00; Year to Date Expenditures and Encumbrances: $146,075.00;
Remaining Balance: $138,566.00; Percentage of budget spent and/or encumbered year-to-date:
0.5%.
The County Extension Director/Family & Community Development Agent accomplished the
following activities:
Served as staff liaison to the Monroe County Climate Change Advisory Committee (CCAC)
which included drafting three recommendations, developing meeting material and resources, and
providing support for initiatives. Developed a recommendation that a solar feasibility study be
conducted for the new Marathon Library.
Presented Extension and local governmental climate efforts at the Florida Water and Climate
Alliance meeting. The goal was to provide an environment for the exchange of current research
and tools to address climate variability and change issues.
Was invited to be trained in Concept Mapping Facilitation through the National Extension
Organization at the December “Designathon” in Detroit, MI.
The Environmental Horticulture Agent accomplished the following activities:
Has been involved in multiple educational outreach events and meetings regarding New World
Screwworm:
county staff placing screwworm educational information on doorknobs.
s to provide screwworm educational
information.
Held six Winter Plant Clinics with 12 Master Gardeners assisting 27 clients.
Proctored two pesticide exams: one CORE and one Natural Areas.
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The Florida Sea Grant Marine Extension Agent accomplished the following activities:
Attended the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Information and Education Advisory
Panel annual meeting where input was provided for the updated SAFMC website, citizen science
programs, and how to disseminate information to recreational and commercial fishermen were
discussed.
Along with Lisa Krimsky, Water Specialist from Miami-Dade County developed a UF/IFAS in-
service training to bring the Water Watch program statewide. A conference call was held with
FDEP to discuss adding Florida Keys Water Watch data to STORET in order to be accessible for
marine resource management.
Taught one Florida Keys Water Watch (FKWW) workshop. There are currently 54 sites in
Monroe County.
The Economic Resource Development Agent accomplished the following activities:
Met with a County Commissioner to discuss affordable housing in order to gauge interest and
develop possible strategies to support County efforts.
Hosted a workshop with faculty from the University of South Florida’s Patel College of Global
Sustainability concerning efforts to develop biodigesters in Monroe County and Havana, Cuba.
Held a Skype meeting with Clemson University’s Center for Architecture concerning commercial
processing kitchen development.
Libraries
Rather than covering just the past month, this report is a summary of key figures and events for the 2015-
2016 fiscal year.
Library visitors for the year numbered 351,557 in person; e-visits made to the Library’s web
resources came in at over ten times that figure, as 3,850,394 e-visits were logged to our website,
our online catalog, and our digital exhibit of historical images. That exhibit, which was
established in 2006, has recorded over 18,000,000 hits in its10-year history. The site is still
growing, as are the followers.
Circulation for the year came to 287,727 print items, and 26,267 eBook checkouts from our e-
collection of 4,289. Both the electronic collection and its circulation are increasing steadily, but
print materials are still a major focus for many of our patrons.
Our public access computers provided internet access sessions to 78,176 customers, while the
wireless access continues to gain popularity, with 53,149 patrons brought in their own laptops,
tablets, smartphones and other devices to make use of the wireless capability available at all the
branches (and to some extent beyond the building limits).
Programs were offered onsite and through outreach by Library staff to community members from
toddlers through seniors, and the 1,915 programs presented drew 32,108 participants from all age
groups. 674 community meetings and programs were also on the Libraries’ calendars, bringing in
9,489 attendees. Our summer programs were especially successful, with 4,459 attendees at the
assortment of 121 programs offered.
As the numbers show, it was a busy and productive year. With the coming monthly reports, more
anecdotal information will be provided, along with the basic statistical information.
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Social Services:
OAA, Older Americans Act Programs:
Nutrition (Information in this section is for the period 9/21/2016-10/20/2016:
C-1 Congregate Meals totaled 1189 units during this period.
C-2 Home Delivered Meals Hots totaled 285 units, and Home Delivered Meals Frozen totaled
3235units.
In-Home Services (Information in this section is for the period 8/21/2016-9/20/2016):
III-B Chore: 193.25 units this period,448.25unit’s year-to-date, 5.5% achieved.
III-B Screening and Assessment: 0 units this period, 61.5 units year-to-date, 71.74% achieved.
III-B Homemaking/Personal Care: 240.75 units this period, 3765.75units year-to-date,30.99 %
achieved.
III-E Screening and Assessment: 0 units this period, 63 units year to date, 55.93% achieved.
III-E Chore:0 units this period, 2 units year-to-date, 0% achieved.
III-E In-Home Respite: 33 units this period, 661.25 units year-to-date, 14.18% year-to-date-
achieved.
III-E Facility Respite: 1918.75 units this period, 5754.5 units year to date, 51.60% year-to-date
achieved.
Non-OAA Programs:
CCDA (Community Care for Disabled Adults) for September 2016 :
Case Management:16 units for the month were produced
Homemaking:80.50 units for the month were produced
Home-Delivered Meals: 10 meals for the month were provided
Personal Care:31.5 units for the monthly were produced
CCE (Community Care for the Elderly) for the period 9/21/2016-10/20/2016:
Case Management:44.5 units for the period and 190.75 unit’s year-to-date.11.56% achieved
year-to-date.
Case Aide: 0 unit achieved and 7.5 unit year-to-date, 1.84 % achieved year-to-date.
Companionship: 7 units achieved and 28 units year-to-date, 1.31% achieved year-to-date.
Home Modification:0 units achieved and 0 units year-to-date, 0% achieved year-to-date.
Enhanced Chore: 0 units achieved and 0 units year-to-date, 0% achieved year-to-date.
Chore: 36.25 units achieved 59.75 units year-to-date, 47.09% achieved year-to-date.
Homemaking: 669 units for the period and 2233.25 units year-to-date 16.06% achieved year-to-
date.
Specialized Medical Equipment: 0 unit for the period and 5 unit year-to-date, 2.68% achieved
year-to-date.
Personal Care:549 units for the period and 2110.25 units year-to-date. 18.96% achieved year-to-
date.
Respite: 815.75 units for the period and 2396 units year-to-date.44.01% achieved year to date.
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CCE overall is at 18.65 % achievement.
ADI (Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative) for the period 9/21/2016-10/20/2016: 167.75 units were produced
for IN HOME RESPITE and 697.75 units year to date, 8.28% achieved to date. 627.75 units for this
period for FACILITY RESPITE and 1580.75 year to date 13.88 % achieved to date.
HCE (Home Care for the Elderly Program) for the period 9/16/16-10/15/16:15.25 billable units this
period 74 billable units year-to-date at the beginning of the contract year, 7.14% achieved.
Monroe County Transit
Department Activity for November 2016
One-way trips provided: 1361
Unduplicated clients served: 214
Special Needs Clients registered: 575
Deposited Revenue: $406.00
Periods Expenditures: $33,590.31
Percentage Spent Fiscal YTD: 5.5%
Social Services Department –November 2016
Community Support Services
Offices in: Key West, Marathon, Plantation Key
Incoming calls, provision of information and referrals 561
Staff responded to incoming calls providing information and referrals to callers based
on specific inquiries and/or needs. These inquiries range from how and where to apply for Food Stamp
benefits, where the closest food bank is located, how to report suspected abuse, or to find out what available
services there are at the time.
Other callers are scheduled for intake by Social Services case management staff to cover
Possible programs such as LIHEAP, ESG rent assistance, prescription drug assistance,
and welfare assistance.
Info and Written Referrals289
Unduplicated Welfare client households that received service 136
New Welfare cases receiving service 54
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program cases-44$9,195.66
Home and field visits29
Home and field visits cover visits to In-Home, Nutrition, WAP, and ESG rent clients.
Case Managers make these visits to perform annual or semi-annual updates for In-Home
and Nutrition clients. WAP clients are visited for testing for possible Weatherization
services to their homes. ESG rent clients are visited for the Habitability Study required
prior to receiving rental assistance through this grant.
Office visits 236
Officevisits reflects the number of visitors that come into to all three locations of our
Social Services offices throughout the month.
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BAYSHORE MANOR
Bayshore Manor’s current census is twelve residents. The current census is four private pay and eight
subsidized residents. Bayshore Manor provided 654.25 hours of OA3E respite care and 0 hours of CCE
care this month. Bayshore Manor has seven OA3E clients.
There are two clients on the waiting list.
Revenue for November 2016$28,559.63
Expenditures for the same period$47,346.34
Percentage of the budget spent year to date9.20%
Growth Management
REVENUE vs. EXPENSES
FISCAL YEARS 2014, 2015, 2016and CURRENT FY 2017
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING AND
CODE COMPLIANCEDEPARTMENTS
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Monroe County issues permits to assure compliance with Federal, State and
local laws. The following charts represent the main services provided:
Permits; Job Value; Plan Review; and Inspections that guide development in
Monroe County
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Note: Total permits have hit an all-time high over the past decade.
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Oct 2016
Total Issued Permits by Fiscal Year
7,546
8,000
6,134
7,000
5,881
5,563
6,000
5,064
4,819
4,790
4,763
4,517
4,354
5,000
3,973
3,816
4,000
3,000
2,000
777
1,000
0
Oct 2016
Total Job Value for Issued Permits by Fiscal Year
300000000
$263.9M
$255.3M
$248.8M
250000000
$185.8M
$184.1M
$179.8M
$176.M
200000000
$165.M
$134.8M
$139.6M
$121.1M
150000000
$96.M
100000000
$52.9M
50000000
0
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Oct 2016
Total Number of Plan Reviews on
Applied Permits by Fiscal Year
25000
21,185
19,085
20000
16,237
13,684
13,503
13,278
15000
12,581
11,798
10,736
10000
7,170
5,013
4,674
5000
2,411
0
Excludes"N/A" and Logged CSR "L" resulted reviews
Oct 2016
Total Number of Inspections on
Permits by Fiscal Year
34,238
35,000
28,086
30,000
23,745
25,000
20,114
20,000
15,000
10,000
4,592
5,000
-
FY12-13FY13-14FY14-15FY15-16FY16-17
Excludes"N/A" inspections
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARMENT
The goal of the Monroe County Planning and Environmental Resources Department is to foster
sustainable, quality development in the county while conserving and promoting stewardship of
the county's fragile environment and the unique character of its diverse island communities.
The functions of this department are implemented by the following offices:
Planning Office
The is responsible for the administration of the adopted Monroe County
Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations. The Department processes
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations. Additionally, the
department reviews development proposals for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and
Land Development Regulations, including community character, growth management provisions
and environmental compliance.
Environmental Resources Office
The services include the review of applications for
compliance with environmental regulations, such as: clearing limits, wetland delineation,
landscaping, stormwater, land clearing and FEMA required review of potential endangered
species impacts under the Permit Referral Process (PRP).
Environmental Restoration Office
The manages the County’s habitat restoration and
improvement projects to enhance and preserve county-owned lands and partners with State and
Federal agencies on maintaining conservation lands, specifically covering the removal of
invasive exotic species and planting of native species.
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Office
The develops, maintains, and disseminates
geographic data and GIS resources to enhance county functions and provides resources making
geographic data available to the public and preparing maps depicting various data.
Marine Resources Office
The provides a variety of services focusing on protection of the
marine environment, the provision of maritime infrastructure, and the preservation of public
water access, including: (1) vessel pump-out services are provided throughout unincorporated
Monroe County; (2) the removal and disposal of derelict and abandoned vessels that have
become an environmental or navigational hazard; and (3) working with FWC funded projects to
replace regulatory buoys, channel markers, and other waterway management needs to improve
recreational boating access and safety.
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Planning & Environmental ResourcesPlanning & Environmental Resources
Applications (AApplications (P--P)Z)
August 2016 August 2016 --October 2016October 2016
Alcoholic Beverage
Public Assembly
Appeals & Settlements
Road Abandonment
Development Agreements
ROGO
Environmental Resources
Shoreline Approvals
FLUM Amendments
TDR
Historic Preservation
Temp Const Staging
Home Occupation
Text Amendments
2016 Aug
2016 Aug
LDRD
Tier Amendment
2016 Sep
2016 Sep
LUD Amendments
Time Extensions
2016 Oct
2016 Oct
Major Conditional Use
TRE
Minor Conditional Use
Vacation Rentals
NROGO
Variance
Plats
Variance - Dock (Long)
Pre-App
Variance - PC
0123456789101112
0123456789101112
# of applications
# of applications
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Planning & Environmental Resources Planning & Environmental Resources
October 2016 October 2015 --Applications Applications
1212
11
11
10
10
9
9
8
8
7
7
6
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
0
0
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Planning & Environmental Resources
Comparison of Total Annual Applications
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
2010201120122013201420152016
Jan -Oct 31
GIS OFFICE
GIS Projects -Data/Map Requests/Technical/Programming
-
Critical Facilities Mapping –Emergency Management –Shannon Weiner
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Emergency Management –Location Maps
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Hotels –Tier III -Mapping –Planning
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LOMRs GIS editing –Floodplain Management
-
Meeting Conference Call –LiDAR and Elevation Certificates –Jason Evans
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Meeting Health Department –William Brookman
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Elevation Certificates & LiDAR Points –Mapping (in progress)
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GIS Desktop Software Installs (in progress)
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Plat Book Mapping -Planning
GIS Addressing
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20 New physical address assignments
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MARINE RESOURCES OFFICE
Channel Marker Program:
MonthChannel Marker/Buoy Replacement Costs
November 2015$6,107.00
December$0.00
January 2016$0.00
February$0.00
March$0.00
April$0.00
May$2,500.00
June$2,844.00
July$0.00
August$609.00
September$2,156.00
October$0.00
Total$14,216.00
Total annual costs for marker/buoy replacements for the past twelve-month period were
approximately 77% lower thanthe same timeframe in 2015 ($60,860). Numerous marker
replacement/repair jobs will occur over the next several months with the execution of a new
FWC channel marker grant.
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Channel Marker Program (Continued):
An FWC Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) grant for $70,278 for channel marker
repairs was approved bythe Board in August 2016, providing for additional marker repairs and
replacements that will be performed throughout the late fall and winter.
Derelict Vessel Program:
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Derelict Vessel Program (Continued):
MonthDerelictVessel Removal Costs
Nov 2015$18,300.00
December$41,937.00
January 2016$14,841.00
February$48,486.00
March$2,969.00
April$22,168.00
May$16,377.00
June$26,642.00
July$17,769.00
August$50,857.00
September$5,600.00
October$28,946.00
Total$294,892.00
Derelict vessel removal costs for the past twelve-month period were approximately50% higher
than the same timeframe in 2015 ($196,585). Note that the County received an FWC Florida
Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) derelict vessel removal grant in April 2016, affording for
additional removals which began in July and were completed in August. Additional FWC grant
funding is being sought at this time for additional derelict vessel removals in the fall/winter of
2016.
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An FWC/FBIP grant in the amount of $74,943 was executed in April 2016 for removal of
sixteen derelict vessels. The removals were completed in August 2016.
Vessel Pumpout Program:
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Vessel Pumpout Program (Continued):
Pumpout numbers have exceeded the current quota of 1500 per month nearly every month since
the quota was established April 1, 2015 (October pumpout numbers dipped just below 1500 due
to preparation for possible storm conditions early in the month). State funding for the pumpout
program was transferred from Pumpout USA to the County in November 2015. Total State
funding increased in July 2016 to $672,350, covering approximately 92% of the County’s
program cost of $729,800 for one year.
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CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT
The Code Compliance Department responds to complaints received from various sources, walk-
ins, phone calls, e-mails, staff and other outside agencies and departments. Staff also,is
proactively identifying code violations while conducting routine field inspections.
DEPARTMENT TOTALS:
New Cases:136 Inspections:1,300 New Citations:0
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UPPER KEYS:
New 28 Inspections 222 Special 2 Citations 0 CEB:0
Cases:Completed:Magistrate:Issued:
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MIDDLE KEYS:
New 79 Inspections 936 Special 60 Citations 0 CEB:0
Cases:Completed:Magistrate:Issued:
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LOWER KEYS:
New 29 Inspections 142 Special 1 Citations 0 CEB:0
Cases:Completed:Magistrate:Issued:
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Employee Services:
TURNOVER NUMBERS:
Avg #
Total to %
TOTALS
emp
ResignationsTerminationsRetirementsDeceaseddateTurnover%Turnover
2016
to date
JAN:3120661.16%5171.16%
FEB:30104100.77%5211.92%
MAR:20204140.77%5222.68%
APR:41106201.16%5173.87%
MAY:51107271.35%5175.22%
JUNE:505010371.91%5237.07%
JULY:30003400.57%5257.62%
AUG:21104440.75%5328.27%
SEPT:60107511.32%5299.64%
OCT:70209601.70%53011.32%
NOV:20204640.74%53811.32%
DEC:0000000.00%00.00%
TOTALS:424180646412%525
HUMAN RESOURCES
(10)232
Did not update any more job descriptions this month:left to complete out of total.–4% left.
7Salary Increase requests reviewed
Finalized Fire Rescue Claim of Harassment sent to Asst. County Administrator and Assistant
County Attorney for review
Updated Safety Officer job description
Completedre-class information and PAF for Safety Officer
Updated HR Administrator job description adding wording “overseeing Safety Officer and EEO
Coordinator”.
Multiple phone conferences with Evergreen consultant and Senior Managers
Met with County Administrator and senior managers regarding Evergreen study
Attended several meetings with Senior Mgrs to review Evergreen information
Completed Roads & Bridges compensation study
Meeting to go over HR Implementation of New Software
Met with employee on complaint regarding supervisor
Benefits
Distributed Weekly Benefits Blasts.
Distribution of Monthly Quantum Newsletter for employees and supervisors.
Completion of the HIS Benefit Tax Exclusion reporting for retirees.
Meeting with Florida Blue regarding case management and mid-year review OE 2016 began
thrd
October 26through November 23.
Open Enrollment Meeting held October 26, 27 in Key West.
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Open Enrollment Meeting held October 31 and November 1 in Marathon.
Open Enrollment Meeting held November 3 and 4 in Key Largo.
Total of 24 workshops were held for active employees and retirees over the 6 days.
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Wellness forms due October 31with a total of 395 forms returned.
Special OE period this year for retirees due to change in dependent coverage (10/15 –12/7).
WORKERS COMPENSATION
FY numbers are reported monthly in arrears
Monthly Cases
Sept Oct NovDec Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug
New Medical11756496786711
New Non-Medical 5 6 1 3 6 1 3 3 3 3 5 0
Total Closed Cases 8 15 2 7 13 11 13 4 24 0 11 8
Total Current Open
97 95 92 94 91 90 86 92 79 88 85 89
Cases
Open Litigation
12 12 14 14 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
Previous Month
Closed/Settled 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1
New Litigation 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Total Current Open
12 12 14 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 12
Litigated cases
Process initial Notice of Injuries for 13 new cases and provide case manager support services in
the absence of Coordinator position.
Met with Assistant County Administrator Christine Hurley regarding HR and WC department
reorganization.
Suggest new name for program, “Workers’ Recovery” versus Workers’ Compensation.
Discussed Miami transportation for claimants with VA Director in an effort to reduce cost.
Their vehicles are purchased with grant monies that restrict use.
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Coordinate employment termination with HR and legal for employee no longer able to meet
the job
requirements since WC injury.
Provide SIR letter for Social Services grant. Answer relative questions of their grant auditor.
Work with MCSO on light duty assignments within BOCC (library, social services, airport).
Provide ACA Hurley with information regarding SI5 process for constitutional offices.
Request treatment dates for claimant under group health which was denied citing PHI.
Subsequently request legal opinion.
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Schedule quarterly claim reviews with TPA –inform MCSO and ACA.
Met with ACA to develop billing ‘discount factor’. Followed up with worksheets as requested.
Work with IT to move WC Public folder out from under group benefits to provide easier access
for end users.
Review Admin Instructions 8605 for updates and revisions with Legal.
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SAFETY
Investigate 9 Employee Injury Reports.
Investigate 4 Risk Management Reports.
Coordinate and present Safety Training for 50 employees from Social Services and Public
Works on Blood-Borne Pathogens and Defensive Driving.
Present Safety Training to Employee Services on use of AED and Department Panic Alarm
System.
Attend Integrated Pest Management Committee meeting.
Safety training at NEO.
ENGINEERING / ROADS
Card SoundBridgeRepair Project
–The project is approximately 54% complete.
Card Sound Toll Study
–The task order for finalizing agreements with Transcore and Florida
Turnpike Enterprise, developing the design/build RFP for advertising and assistance to the county
during the design/build procurement process was approved at the November BOCC meeting. A
th
meeting is scheduled for December 13to begin RFP development.
LakeSurpriseEstates Roadwayand DrainageImprovement Project
–Contractor is installing
geogrid and continuing final grading of road base on roads being reconstructed. Swales are being
constructed.
Stock Island I Roadway and Drainage ImprovementProject
–Engineer of Record revised plans
to incorporate sea level rise adaptation; staff is reviewing draft 100% plans and preparing the front
end contract documents. Awaiting issuance of South Florida Water Management Districtpermit to
advertise for construction.
Stock Island II (Maloney & McDonald Ave) Roadway Improvement Project
–Design contract
with EAC Consulting Inc. was approved at the November BOCC meeting.
KeyLargo I Roadwayand Drainage Improvement Project
–Staff reviewing front end documents
to prepare for advertising for bids in early 2017.
Key Largo II (Bay Harbor, Sunset Point, Sunrise Point, Lime Grove Estates and Rays Cuda
Canal) Roadway and Drainage Improvement Project
–County staff provided direction to
Engineer of Record regarding realigning roads in project. Amendment for additional surveying due
to identification of additional roadway within the project limits that will be overlaid (unnamed alleys)
was approved on November BOCC agenda. Staff working with South Florida Water Management
Districtto finalize grant agreement and staff has submitted Small County Outreach Program grant
funding request to Florida Department of Transportation.
Pigeon Key Ramp RepairProject–
Staff submitted a TDC DAC III Bricks and Mortar grant
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application on November 22.
Sexton Cove Roadwayand Drainage ImprovementProject
–Notice to proceed has been delayed
due to contractor agreement with private property owner for staging area. Contract period is 173 days.
US 1 Bayside PedestrianBridge
–Change Order 2, in the amount of $7,916.50, to add additional
gravity wall and railing on south side of the bridge was sent to Florida Highway Administration /
Florida Department of Transportation (FHWA /FDOT) for approval. Work on southside
embankment and approach slabs is continuing. Engineer evaluated stormwater controls and provided
solution, which will be incorporated into the construction.
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Duck KeySecurityDistrict Cameras
–An account was set up with Florida Keys Electric Co-op and
power to the camera poles was installed in mid-November. Staff is currently working with Comcast
on setting up accounts for modems.
Garrison Bight BridgeRepair Project
–Contract amendment for cultural assessment and lead
based paint survey is onDecember agenda for approval. Consultant preparing 100% plans to submit
to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for review and approval. Staff requested additional
Small County Outreach Program grant funds from FDOT based on construction cost estimate.
Sugarloaf Boulevard Bridge Replacement Project
–Staff provided updated cost and design
information to FDOT to support request for federal grant funding for construction prior to
proceeding with design and permitting.
Monroe County Traffic Signals
–Staff and consultant have scheduled fire signal pre-emption
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equipment installation for December 28and 29. Consultant working with Big Coppitt Fire
Department to update signal timing to current standards and re-program fire signal.
Duck Key BridgeStudy –
Consultant finalizing project schedule; site visit is scheduled for
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December 12. Staff is collecting information on previous repairs of the four bridges.
Dorn Road Repair –
A contract in the amount of $43,643 was approved by Administrator’s Office
and will be ratified at the December BOCC meeting.
Community Aesthetic Feature Big Pine Key –
Staff is working with the Big Pine Key Chamber of
Commerce and has obtained a cost proposal for engineering design, Florida Department of
Transportation approval, fabrication and installation of “Welcome to Big Pine Key” in the estimated
amount of $31,900. Staff is waiting for Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce to commit $10,000
contribution toward the project.
Monroe County Hurricane Debris Management Plan –
staff submitted updated Hurricane Debris
Management Plan to Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) for review and
approval. FDEM forwarded plan to FEMA for review and approval as a requirement to qualify for
debris pilot program.
ROAD DEPARTMENT
Lower Keys
Mulch Deliveries -16 loads; with a total of 56 tons of mulch; savings of $6,916.00 indump fees.
Chip / brush -20 miles.
Right of Ways mowed -18 miles.
Weed eating -12 miles.
Cold patch pot holes -1.5 tons.
Road sweeping -15 miles.
SignTechnician -19 locates; 43 signs; and, 70 posts.
Replaced damaged guardrail on County Road & Hibiscus Drive, Big Pine Key.
Swept Higgs Beach.
Road repaired with 20.55 tons of crushed rock on Grand Street & Avon Avenue, Little Torch Key.
Assisted with the“I Love Stock Island Clean Up” on November 19th
Upper Keys
Buzz bar / chipper operation -16.03 miles.
Mowing operation -69.05 miles.
Sweeping operation -45.20 miles.
Sign Department -26 new signs installed; 14 new posts installed; and, 5 locates performed.
Material pick up at CEMEX -55.52 tons of #4 rock.
Weed eat operation -6 miles (Shared Use Path) and 7 subdivisions.
Shoulder work –removed 4,755 feet of broken curbing at Barracuda Boulevard.
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Trash pick-up-27 bags.
Bucket truck work -4 subdivisions.
Trench drains installed / refurbished -21 feet; 1.5 tons #57; and, 9 tons of #4 used.
Safety Meeting held on November 18, 2016.
Mandatory health insurance meeting attended on November 4, 2016.
Special Projects / Other Work
Removed two dump truck loads of seaweed from Ber Beach in Tavernier for Parks & Beaches
Department.
Set up material bins at Magnolia Street facility.
Installed 168 feet of guard rail at Magnolia Street facility driveway.
Card Sound Report
Buzz bar / chipper operation -24 miles.
Mowing operation -35 miles.
Trash pickup –2,740 lbs.
Miles driven to pick up trash -137.5 miles.
Tolls Not Collected
Tolls not collected due to heavy traffic (October) $2,711.50.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT / FACILITIES
Nutrition Center
-Design team requiresadditional electrical load testing for all new appliances.
Anticipated schedule: design 60-90 days; permitting 30 days; construction 90 days; anticipated
completion is February/March 2017.
MCSO Property Locker-
A/E firm producing construction documents. Anticipated schedule: design 60-
90 days; permitting 90 days, construction 120 days; anticipated completion is spring 2017.
Crawl Key Fire Academy
-Additional defects were discovered. Rescheduled to be complete by January
15, 2017. Contractor’s performance has been acceptable to date.
Higgs Beach Atlantic Boulevard Relocation
-Staff and City reviewing 90% drawings.
Bernstein Park-
On Schedule. Contractor performing satisfactorily to date.
Cudjoe Fire Station
-Anticipate a revised program report to be presented at the January BOCC.
Plantation Key Government Center
-In site plan review. Development Review Committee approved
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site plan. Plans go before the Islamorada Commission on December 15for approval; followed by 30
day public comment period; and, 45 day Department of Economic Opportunity review.
Marathon Library
-Library staff has requested major design changes. BOCC has directed PM staff to
obtain outside consultant services for solar options.
Transfer Stations-
Preparing RFP for constructionservices. Anticipated schedule: construction 180
days; anticipated completion is spring 2017.
Key West Customs Border Patrol Facility-
Construction has resumed and is back on schedule
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EOC Marathon
-Postponed due to lack of construction funding.
Rowell’s Water Front Park-
Florida Department of Transportation is reviewing and approving selection
process. Project Management will present recommendation for design A/E at the January BOCC
meeting.
Higgs Beach Sand Re-nourishment-
Task Order is set for BOCC approval at the December BOCC
meeting.
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Correction Facilities
Stock Island Detention Center
Contractor installed 2 new boilers.
Contractor repaired/replaced fencing and netting.
Contractor replaced sprinkler heads.
Facilities Maintenance/Parks & Beaches
Lower Keys
Transport, set up and return Supervisor of Elections equipment for Election Day.
Participated in the “I Love Stock Island” cleanup.
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Replaced carpeting at the Gato Building 1& 2floor conference rooms.
Completed siding and roofing repairs on the Key West Roads Department Sign Trailer.
Performed heavy maintenance branch removal on Buttonwood trees located at Higgs Beach Park.
Issued purchase order to Keys Pest Control for Lower Keys Pest Control Services.
Performed repairs on the Red Jacket fuel equipment panels at the Key West Garage.
Repaired Higgs Beach pavilion wood benches.
Installed diamond plate and screening for the Harvey Government Center pump room ventilation.
Performed hardware maintenance on all the Higgs Beach Park Fitness Trail equipment.
Re-laminated the Harvey Government Center kitchen counter edging.
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Repaired the Blue Heron Park building ADA ramp and replaced two light fixtures.
Fabricated new park signs for Watson Field Tennis Courts, Baypoint and Blue Heron Parks.
Performed air conditioning maintenance and repairs at the Big Pine Key AARP, Library and Tax
Collector, Key West Library, Key West Public Defenders offices, Courthouse Annex, Lester Building
and the Key West Garage.
Performed electrical maintenance at the Harvey Government Center, Lester Building, Key West
Library, Historic Courthouse, Bayshore Manor, Public Defender offices, Big Pine Key Fire Station,
Higgs Beach Restrooms and Dog Park.
Painted Astro City, Higgs Beach & Big Pine Park playground equipment, African Cemetery fencing,
Gato Building interior, Freeman Justice Center lobby, Big Coppitt Key playground and continued
painting the Big Pine Park Community Center.
Issued purchased order to Protective Systems Inc. for clean agent fire system inspections at the
Historic Courthouse, Property Appraiser Computer Room and Records Facility Clerk’s Computer
room and Sheriff’s Evidence Vault.
Repaired the Big Coppitt Park backflow prevention assembly.
Upper Keys
Murray Nelson Government Center
Provided assistance ineighteen events.
Assisted Building Department loading one hundred twenty two banker/archived material boxes onto
Shred-it truck, moving boxes and furniture around the department, assembling a bookshelf and a desk
chair.
Assisted Supervisor of Elections Office assembling boxes for storage, installing designated voter
parking signs, transporting machines, ramps, signs, returned printers, filing cabinet and flags to Key
Largo office.
Assisted Code Compliance raising a key board drawer.
Assisted IT Department with the disposal of County assets (computer equipment) and installing door
lock on the MCTV studio (Auditorium area).
Resolved a plumbing issue.
Replaced three lamps.
Plantation Key Courthouse
Replaced six lamps and one ballast.
Resolved an A/C issue.
Removed broken toilet and installed new one on the second floor restroom.
Repaired loose bar above the side entry gate to courtroom number one.
Replaced carpet in main office and in six other, separate, offices in the State Attorney’s Office in the
second floor west side of the building.
Magnolia Building
Assembled furniture for the carpenter shop.
Resolved a plumbing issue.
Key Largo Tax Collector’s Office
Replaced one lamp and a ballast.
Key Largo Library
Replaced twenty lamps and two ballasts.
Resolveda plumbing issue.
Spottswood Building
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Repaired broken water pipe.
Plantation Key Correctional Facility
Provided assistance to Project Management by removing and installing two LED light fixtures.
Harry Harris Park
Resolved A plumbing issue in the south restroom.
Old Settlers Park
Repaired chain link fence which was found lying on the ground.
Friendship Park
Repaired restroom partition door.
Resolved one plumbing issue.
Painted play set in playground area.
Rowell’s Waterfront Park
Repaired broken water line and added concrete to wood post.
Key Largo Community Park and Duplex
Furnished and installed five benches throughout the park.
Repaired crack on the YMCA Office wall.
Repaired cabinet doors in the YMCA Office.
Repaired/patched holes in the parkinglot area.
Resolved two plumbing issues.
Notes
Preventive Maintenance completed for some HVAC units.
Performed a safety inspection at the Skate Park in Key Largo Community Park.
Performed playground high frequency inspection for all upper keys parks withplaygrounds.
Supervisor attended the Integrated Pest Management meeting on November 18, 2016.
Delivered box truck to the Layton Transfer Station.
Re-set timers for all facilities buildings and parks.
Harry Harris Park was scheduled for softball and baseball practices and tournaments.
Rowell’s Waterfront Park is supporting Pumpout USA Florida Keys providing temporary storage of
pump-out vessels and vehicles during hurricane season whenever necessary until November 30, 2016.
Rowell’s Waterfront Park is supporting Mesquite Productions providing one portion of the park as
basecamp during the filming of “Bloodline” in the keys.
Harry Harris Park held an event for thefilming of Mesquite Productions.
Three filming events took place in the upper keys (Card Sound Bridge and various roads).
FLEET MANAGEMENT
Garage staff completed monthly safety training (Confined Spaces and Hand Tool Safety).
Completed repairs from inspection of Marathon alignment lift.
Began repair of HD tire machine in Marathon garage.
Completedfuel island inspections at all garages.
Received training, placed new road widener in service.
Updated and provided emergency power generator information sheet to emergency management.
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Open enrollment video training attended or viewed by all.
Began replacing exhaust systems on 4 portable emergency power generators.
Disposed of sign trailer for Sheriff’s Office.
Received 1 new Ford minivan for Tech Services Department.
Two Fleet employees scheduled to attend Word Intermediate training in December.
Received multiple quotes for portable equipment lifts for Fire Rescue.
Began welding and corrosion repair of drive-on lift at Marathon garage.
Received multiple quotes for new Airport Batwing mower and tractor, placed order for same.
Requesting quotes for new SolidWaste Department tractor and boom mower.
Requested purchase orders for 2 new storage trailers for Public Works Departments.
Requested purchase order for new Nissan pick-up for Growth Management Department.
Requesting quotes for new ¾ ton pick-up for Road Department.
Requesting quotes for new plug in hybrid for Extension Services.
Requesting quotes for 2 new clam grapple trucks for Public Works Departments.
Researched and ordered 1 new vehicle for Growth Management Department.
Organized hazardous waste storage drums at all garages. Labels for contents identification pending.
Six staff members attended Blood Borne Pathogens and Defensive Driving training.
Two staff members attended Microsoft Word Fundamentals training.
Researching undercarriage pressure washing for Fire Rescue.
Three garages combined provided preventative maintenance and completed approximately 75 unit
safety inspections.
Five vehicles temporarily removed from service due to pending safety recall.
Three garages combined opened and/or completed approximately 200 work orders.
Three garages combined processed and distributed approximately 8,900 gallons of unleaded gasoline
and 3,600 gallons of diesel fuel.
Resolved tire wear problem with Airport Fire Rescue truck.
Established bid opening date fornew fuel delivery contract.
Pilot test program on 1 Fleet assigned vehicle with GPS provider is on-going.
Put new electric vehicle in service for Facilities Maintenance Department.
Processed monthly Preventative Maintenance Inspection Due reports for County, Sheriff, and Health
Department units.
Processed monthly fuel billing accounts receivable.
Processed monthly fuel billing; School Board accounts payable.
Processed monthly invoices for Not In-Program unit agencies.
Processed daily/monthly parts and supply accounts payable invoices; average of 250 total invoices.
Processing accident repairs for various departments.
Processing factory safety recalls for various departments.
Verified toll by plate invoices for various departments.
Provided programmed electronic fuel keys for various departments.
Working with Flamingo Oil; standardization of garage oil/lubes.
Working 2 Techs overtime to complete maintenance and repairs from inspections on 20 fire apparatus
units located throughout county.
Interviewed in-house and submitted recommendation to fill new mechanic position for Fire Rescue.
Continuing conversation with State of Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection regarding
Fleet assistance with their vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Assisting Fire Rescue with surplus vehicle disposal.
Working with Property Manager and County Attorney. Addressing written policy for purchasing,
selling and disposing of county vehicles.
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Continuing upper keys and lower keys garage facility repairs and enhancements.
Continuing preparation upcoming vehicle and equipment surplus sale.
Continuing preparation disposal of obsolete and/or defective junk items.
Continuing Marathon Senior Citizen Center emergency generator repairs.
Prepping Fleet bulk supply; delivery and storage truck.
Prepping Fire Rescue service truck.
Working on repair of Upper Keys Road Department clam truck.
Purchase (pending) for Road Department front loader forks.
Purchasing personal safety equipment items for mechanics, foul weather gear.
Ordered new HD lift gate for Facilities Maintenance Department truck.
New employee training, cross training and/or refresher training for all Fleet employees ongoing.
Evacuated Fleet offices for unplanned demolition and construction.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Recycling Department
Staff was in Waste Management, Marathon Garbage and Keys Sanitary service areas with the ongoing inspections of
commercial and residential solid waste and recycling services.
Staff received 193 phone calls and answered questions on recycling, HHW, bulky item disposal etc.
Staff helped collected 2,400 lbs. of e-waste and HHW from our Saturday quarterly collection in Marathon.
Staff helped with household hazardous waste collections and storage at the Cudjoe Key, Long Key and Key Largo collection
centers.
Staff attended 3 meetings with Sea Tech Inc. to insure proper progress is being made on the temporary trailers being
installed at the Key Largo and Cudjoe Key transfer stations.
Staff has continued training with the county scale master’s at all three transfer stations. Staff will serve as a backup scale
master in case of an employee’s illness or emergency.
Staff gave a recycling presentation and handed out information to the Associates Club of Ocean Reef and the Ocean Reef
Academy School.
Staff is preparing PSA radio and newspaper press releases on yard waste separation. The PSA and press release will stress
the importance of keeping the yard waste separate from trash and recycling along with the weight limits, amounts and how
to bundle.
Staff met IslanderVillage management to provide recycling brochure’s for the remanding 25 units that were completed staff
also informed the franchise hauler to provide the new recycling carts for each unit.
Staff completed the 2017 yearly work schedule for all scale masters at the three county transfer stations.
Staff helped set up Ocean Reef’s Israel Salgado with the Call 2 Recycle battery recycling program.
Staff continues to collect wine corks from the collection locations that were set up throughout Monroe County. Staff has
collected 55 gallons of corks for recycled art.
Hazardous Material Department
Staff held six household hazardous waste (HHW) collections in November and accepted material from 92Monroe County
residents and 11businesses.
Staff held a special HHW/E-waste collection in Marathon and accepted material from approximately 43 residents. During
this collection, staff handled 1,760lbs. of HHW and 1,640 lbs. of E-waste.
Staff filled 13 boxes of Electronic Waste during this month which is expected to be recycled with an Electronic Recycling
Center (ERC).
Staff recycled over 1,420 lbs. of lead sealed batteriesand40 lbs.of rechargeable batteries.
Our Hazardous and E-Waste Commercial Collection participants included: Nearshore Electric, Florida Fish Wildlife
Conservation, Waste Management, Tom Wright Law Office, US Fish and Wildlife, TriSea Marine, Keys Sanitation, Small
Dog Electronics, Salvation Army, Monroe County Facilities, and one local business.
Staff crushed 175fluorescent and mercury containing bulbs in house.
Staff crushed and safely released the vapors of160 aerosol spray paints.
Staff filled one 55 gallons drum of aerosol cans.
Staff bulked 330 gallons of latex paints and 55gallons of oil based paints forrecycling.
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FIRE RESCUE
Cudjoe Fire Station 11 concept 2 has been approved by BOCC to move forward.
Fleet Department completed first full month of maintenance on Fire Rescue Apparatus.
Training academy completion of construction remedial work never occurred in November.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Met with the Red Cross and discussed their role in disaster response in Monroe County.
Met with the Coast Guard and discussed an upcoming active shooter exercise.
Met with the SMT to discuss EOC construction concepts.
Met with the Sheriff and discussed MCSO role during disasters.
Participated in the Zika response.
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Staffed the County IC role for the ScrewWorm Outbreak.
Held a media outreach meeting to discuss the Radiological Response Plan for Turkey Point.
EMS/TRAUMA STAR
Trauma Star flew thirty-seven (37) patients to mainland hospitals for definitive care in the month of
November.
Trauma Star Participated in Community Outreach Career in Healthcare event at Mariners Hospital.
Received patient follow up information and patient outcomes on twenty-one (21) Trauma Alert
Patients.
Selected (2) new Flight Medics for Trauma Star, Two (2) additional personnel were placed on an
eligibilitylist.
Two (2) personnel attended MECA’s Air Medical Crew Core Curriculum course in Ft. Meyers
Completed training and testing for one (1) new Flight Nurse.
Completed training and testing for two (2) Provisional Paramedics to move to charge medic status
Conducted quarterly EMS User Group Meeting
Attended Florida Keys Health Coalition meeting at Fisherman’s Hospital
Fetal Heart Monitor received for Trauma Star to expand OB transport monitoring capabilities
(purchased with EMS Grant)
Completed EMS training/ orientation for four (4) new hires.
Continued with corrections of errors on ePCR’s, conducted field ePCR reconfigurations to improve
reports. (Ongoing)
Continued with field training of paramedics on quality assurance/billing issues of ePCR reports.
(Ongoing)
KWIA(EYW)
Provided Wildlife Hazard Management Course with Monroe County’s contracted Wildlife Biologist
for all ARFF personnel; FAA required annual training.
Attended Tabletop Active Shooter Meeting with local public safety organizations, hosted by USCG.
ARFF personnel attended FAA rules and regulations update for DRONE Course at KWIA.
Updated programming of all public access AEDs at KWIA.
Met with CDC representatives, from Miami Office to formulate an Airport Communicable Disease
Plan.
Coordinated participation for MCFR in the Key West Veteran’s Day Parade.
Represented MCFR and fire safety message in the Annual KWIA Fantasy Flight to the North Pole for
750 children of the Lower Keys and Key West.
FIRE MARSHAL
UpperKeys
3 daycare and 2 ALF inspections, as well as several vacation rental inspections.
Meeting with Playa Largo and Key Largo Schools re: nuisance alarms.
Two development meetings on new major projects in the upper keys.
LowerKeys
Completed seventeen submitted construction plans for permitting in the Lower Keys.
Conducted fourteen fire safety inspections for construction or renovation and five preliminary
inspections for transient units.
Reviewed two special events and fireworks application, providing comments for approval.
Fire Investigation: November 10, 2016 –Vehicle fire
Installation of a permanent fire pump and now in use at a marina which is continuing new
construction and major renovation.
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Continuing to monitor repair and installation ofstorage and retail delivery systems for diesel and
unleaded fuel at a marina.
Continuing to monitor progress of installation of nineteen new fire hydrants; provided written
responses to various neighborhood comments.
FIRE ACADEMY/TRAINING
Multi-agency training hosted by Key Largo Fire Department: Topic covered –Target Hazards; in
attendance MCFR, Islamorada Fire and Key Largo Fire.
New Hire Orientation for four (4) new hires including Live Fire Training.
Dry Well testing completed county wide.
Rescue Training Associates performed Hose Management training over three days with 80 % of the
department in attendance.
Sustainability
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1.Hosted the BOCC Canal Special Meeting on November 14to discuss potential financing
options for construction and operations and maintenance:
BOCC motion directed the CAD and CAY to take whatever steps necessary to procure a
scientific peer-reviewed study to study effects of canal restoration program to date as well as
wastewater):approved, 5-0
Item 7(a) (“Shall Monroe County continue with the canal restoration program?”):Yes, 5-0.
Research is underway on how to develop a solicitation.
C1 (resolution for canal program MSTU): not approved
C2 (resolution approving use of Stewardship money in FY 17):approved, 5-0.
C3 (resolution approving use of RESTORE money):approved, 5-0
C4 (resolution to move forward with 6 new canal demonstration projects):approved 4-1,
with the addition of the words “provided a long term funding formula for canal restoration
projects has been established”.
C5 (resolution to move forward to set up MSBUs and special assessment program for O&M
for existing canal demonstration projects):approved 5-0.The Notice of Intent is on the
December 2016 BOCC agenda.
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2.Spoke on U.S. Radio 1 on November 9about the Canal Special Meeting
C83 Key Largomuck removal
3.The /backfilling/weed gate combination project, demo project #7,
final contractwas approved atthe November14thBOCC meeting, with a condition that the site
access lot owner pay fines owed to the County first.
4.Search is underway for cooperative homeowners for the next canal project, a backfilling project,
to be funded with Stewardship funds.
RFQ for on-call professional engineering
5.For the services for canal master planning, canal
design, and environmental design which opened September 28, 6 firms applied for the various
work categories. The selection committee met and scored 2 firms for Category A –Canal Master
planning and the contract and first Task Order are on the December BOCC agenda. For
Category B –Canal Design Services –the approval to negotiate with the top two firms is on the
December BOCC agenda. Category C –Environmental Services proposals were distributed for
review to the selection committee.
6.Presented on our canal restoration program at the Canal Advisory meeting on October 30, and
conducted detailed technical discussions with the FKNMS TAC about water patterns in the Keys
in preparation for the November 22nd Canal BOCC meeting.
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Sustainability:
7.Attended a Climate Compact meeting with Dr. Kathryn Sullivan,Under Secretary of Commerce
for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator on 11/2/16 in the afternoon at University
of Miami, Rosenstiel to discuss South Florida sea level rise needs and issues.
8.Interviewed with the NY Times on sea level rise, and featured Monroe County in the November
17, 2016 edition http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/18/us/intensified-by-climate-change-king-
tides-change-ways-of-life-in-florida.html
9.Worked with Parsons and Erin Deady to finalize the findings and conceptual designs for the Key
Largo and Big Pine Key road demonstration projects to relieve tidal flooding.
Hostedtwo community meetings
a)to present the various options, one in Big Pine on
November 10th, and the second in Key largo on November 9th.
b)Presented the technical findings and the residents recommendations to the BOCC on
November 22nd. Following up with a policy discussion at the December 14th BOCC meeting
in Key Largo, and a final presentation to the January BOCC for acceptance of the Projects
Roads Report and Recommendations.
10.Kicked off the Bayshore Manor sea level rise inundation analysis project in an on-site meeting on
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