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Mayor David Rice, District 4
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Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5
Danny L. Kolhage, District 1
George Neugent, District 2
Heather Carruthers, District 3
County Commission Meeting
January 17, 2018
Agenda Item Number: L.1
Agenda Item Summary #3782
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: County Clerk of Court
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Pamela Hancock (305) 292 -3314
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of the Board of County Commissioner minutes from the
regular meeting of August 16, 2017; budget meetings of September 5, 2017 and September 27, 2017;
special meeting of September 27, 2017; regular meeting of October 18, 2017; regular meeting of
November 14, 2017; and special meeting of November 29, 2017.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT /AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
DOCUMENTATION:
08 -16 -2017 Regular
09 -05 -2017 Budget
09 -27 -2017 Budget
09 -27 -2017 Special
10 -18 -2017 Regular
11 -14 -2017 Regular
11 -29 -2017 Special
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
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:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
If yes, amount:
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REVIEWED BY:
Kevin Madok
Bob Shillinger
Kathy Peters
Board of County Commissioners
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Key West, Florida
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m.
at the Harvey Government Center. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Danny
Kolhage, Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner David Rice and Mayor George Neugent. Absent
was Commissioner Heather Carruthers. Also present at the meeting were Roman Gastesi, County
Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Kevin Madok, Clerk of Court; Pamela Hancock, Deputy
Clerk; county staff, members of the press and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
A Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting
approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B1 Presentation of Honorary Conch Certificates to Dan Clark, Refuge Manager, US Fish &
Wildlife Service and his team, Christine Ogura, Kristie Killan and Kate Watts.
B2 Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice to add a
Resolution to the agenda concerning Judge Wayne Miller. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the
following Resolution naming the Jury Assembly Room located at the Freeman Justice Center, 302
Fleming Street, Key West, Florida as the "Judge Wayne Miller Jury Assembly Room ". Motion carried
unanimously. The Board presented the Honorable Judge Wayne Miller with the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 176 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Mayor Neugent granting approval of
the following items by unanimous consent:
C1 Board granted approval of the Monroe County Length of Service Award Program ( LOSAP)
actuarial valuation report for the Plan Year 2017 and transfer of funds for Plan Year 2017 into the LOSAP
Trust Fund.
C2 Board granted approval of a Commercial Airline Application from Elite Airways to operate
scheduled Air Carrier Service using the commercial air carrier terminal and ramp space at the Key West
International Airport.
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C3 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a contract with General
Asphalt Company, Inc., in the amount of $9,962,089.50 to rehabilitate the runway at the Key West
International Airport. Issuance of the Notice to Proceed for construction shall be contingent upon the
receipt of an FAA grant ($9,049,500.00 approximate). Additional anticipated funding sources include:
$1,060,000.00 -PFC Application 417, $450,000.00 - FDOT Grant and Airport Operating Fund 404 (as
needed).
C4 Board granted approval to extend the term of lease for Coast FBO, LLC (d/b /a Marathon
General Aviation) at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport from April 5, 2018 to April 5,
2041. The term extension is in accordance with an April 20, 2016 BOCC approved lease agreement,
based on the timely substantial completion of the "East Hangar" construction project.
C5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Marathon to adopt, administer, and enforce updated airport zoning regulations applicable to the airport
hazard areas and restricting the use of land adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of the Florida Keys
Marathon International Airport.
C6 Board adopted the following Resolution adopting the revised rates and fees for the County's
Specialty Hauler Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 177 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C7 Board granted approval to reject the lowest bid as non - responsive and award a contract to the
second lowest responsive bidder, Specialized Property Services, Inc., for $352,720.00 for the Brick
and Mortar Renovation construction project at the East Martello, funded by the Tourist Development
Council (TDC).
C8 Board granted approval of the receipt of monthly Change Orders for the month of July reviewed
by the County Administrator /AssistantAdministrator. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
C9 Board granted approval to ratify the complete contract with D.L. Porter Constructors, Inc., for the
Department of Juvenile Justice Building (DJJ BLDG.) evidence locker renovation replacing the
incomplete contract that was approved as BOCC July 19, 2017 agenda item C4. The contract now
contains all required pages. Contract amount is $473,468.00. Funding is through one cent infrastructure
sales tax.
CIO Board adopted the following Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and for the Receipt of
Unanticipated Funds:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 178 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 179 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 180 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 181 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 182 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 183 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C11 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for FEMA Public Assistance
Consulting Services.
C12 Board granted approval to rescind Item C16, Modification 41 to Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Subgrant Agreement 417EA- OF- 11 -54 -01 -019 between Department of
Economic Opportunity and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners /Monroe County Social
Services which was approved at the July 19, 2017 Regular BOCC meeting. 0
C13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 001 to Standard Contract
4AA -1729, Older Americans Act (OAA) between the Alliance for Aging, Inc., (AAA) and the CL
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners /Monroe County Social Services /In -Home Services <
and Nutrition Programs for the contract period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 in
the amount of $637,986.44. This is an increase in funding of $14,721.94 which reflects 2016 Carry
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
DI Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District V
Advisory Committee for one "At Large" appointment.
D2 Approval to rescind Destination Event Funding Agreement with Key Largo Baptist Church,
Inc. for the Key Largo Bridge Run due to Event Contractor cancelling the event.
D3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1 s' Amendment to Agreement with
Key West Business Guild, Inc. to provide gay and lesbian visitor information services to exercise the
option to extend agreement for an additional two (2) years.
D4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1 s' Amendment to extend Agreement
with Dolphin Research Center, Inc. (DRC) for the DRC ADA Parking, Walkway, Landscaping and
Fencing of Welcome Center Building project.
D5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1S Amendment to extend Agreement
with Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation, Inc. for the Jerry Wilkinson Research Library
Proj ect.
D6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3r Amendment to extend Agreement
with Dolphin Research Center, Inc. (DRC) for the DRC Construct Welcome Center Building Project.
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D8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Axis Travel Marketing,
Ltd. to provide European travel services in the United Kingdom; Ireland; Scandinavia; Italy; France;
Germany; Austria; Switzerland; Benelux; and Holland which promote tourism - Commencing October
1, 2017 through September 30, 2020.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
I1 Board granted approval of the request for expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund in
the amount of $4,500.00, as follows: to help the MCSO Animal Farm with items needed for various
annual events including "Easter on the Farm" and "Christmas on the Farm" for the year 2017.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
J1 Board adopted the following Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida applauding the Ocean Conservancy, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and
the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor Alliance for their efforts in organizing and carrying out a
Keys -wide Beach Cleanup to take place on September 16, 2017.
RESOLUTION NO. 184 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
J3 Board granted approval of Commissioner Kolhage's appointment of Christina Spottswood to the
Art in Public Places Committee, replacing Nance Frank who resigned, with a term expiring November 1,
2020.
J4 Board granted approval of Commissioner Kolhage's appointment of Bill Gordon to the Key West
Ad Hoc Committee on Noise, replacing Paul DePoo, with a term that expires with the duration of the
committee.
J5 Board adopted the following Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida urging the Florida Legislature to enact legislation that would make texting while driving
a primary offense.
RESOLUTION NO. 185 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
J6 Board granted approval of Commissioner Murphy's reappointment of George L. Fernandez to the
TDC Board, with a term expiring August 16, 2021.
J7 Board adopted the following Resolution recommending Elizabeth "Betsy" Langan for appointment
to the Board of Directors for the South Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 186 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY CLERK
K2 Board granted approval of FKAA invoices $50,000.00 or over for the Fiscal Year (to include
salaries), relating to the Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System Project. Said invoices are incorporated
herein by reference.
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K3 Board granted approval of FKAA invoices for the Fiscal Year (to include salaries), relating to the
Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System Project. The invoices under $50,000.00 are being provided for
information only. Said invoices are incorporated herein by reference.
K4 Approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of July 2017, as follows:
Advertising, in the amount of $1,754,094.80; Bricks & Mortar Projects, in the amount of $114,301.64;
Events, in the amount of $213,181.19; Office Supplies & Operating Costs, in the amount of
$43,138.18; Personnel Services, in the amount of $165,874.01; Public Relations, in the amount of
$213,004.78; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of $127,236.97; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount
of $19,829.73; Travel, in the amount of $20,822.44; Visitor Information Services, in the amount of
$101,051.69.
K5 Approval of BOCC Warrants (including payroll) for the month of July 2017, 10029708-
10025764 - 10026771 (AP); 50003091 - 50003191 (PR Check); 3082521- 3083612 (PR Voucher); 22319-
22424 (WC), as follows: 001 General Fund, in the amount of $4,205,066.43; 101 Fine & Forfeiture
Fund, in the amount of $3,808,961.89; 102 Road & Bridge Fund, in the amount of $379,888.54; 115
TDC District Two Penny, in the amount of $521,313.89; 116 TDC Admin & Promo 2 Cent, in the
amount of $1,264,417.09; 117 TDC District 1,3 Cent, in the amount of $691,708.26; 118 TDC District
2,3 Cent, in the amount of $42,632.63; 119 TDC District 3,3 Cent, in the amount of $137,397.44; 120
TDC District 4,3 Cent, in the amount of $50,169.14; 121 TDC District 5,3 Cent, in the amount of
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$83,383.66; 125 Gov Fund Type Grants, in the amount of $1,054,476.44; 141 Fire & Amb Dist 1
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L &M Keys, in the amount of $670,338.80; 147 Uninc Svc Dist Parks &Rec, in the amount of
$148,576.47; 148 Plan, Build, Zoning, in the amount of $476,561.96; 149 Municipal Policing, in the
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amount of $563,530.85; 150 911 Enhancement Fee, in the amount of $41,811.12; 152 Duck Key
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Security Dist, in the amount of $5,785.93; 153 Local Housing Assistance, in the amount of $53,779.00;
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157 Boating Improvement Fund, in the amount of $34,359.08; 158 Misc Special Revenue Fund, in the
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amount of $25,672.46; 160 Environmental Restoration, in the amount of $5,093.35; 163 Court
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Facilities, in the amount of $6,906.81; 164 Drug Abuse Trust Fund, in the amount of $7,725.75; 180
Building Fund, in the amount of $306,170.15; 304 1 Cent Infra Surtax, in the amount of
$1,588,298.04; 308 Infrastructure Sales Tax Revenue Bond, in the amount of $218.61; 312 Cudjoe
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Regional WW Proj, in the amount of $6,007,061.24; 314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds, in the amount of
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$235,602.90; 316 Land Acquisition, in the amount of $9,000.00; 401 Card Sound Bridge, in the
amount of $175,583.74; 403 Marathon Airport, in the amount of $188,904.99; 404 Key West Intl
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Airport, in the amount of $915,518.12; 414 MSD Solis Waste, in the amount of $1,845,480.47; 501
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Worker's Compensation, in the amount of $121,577.84; 502 Group Insurance Fund, in the amount of
$1,862,243.17; 503 Risk Management Fund, in the amount of $37,208.10; 504 Fleet Management
Fund, in the amount of $139,260.71; 610 Fire /EMS LOSAP Trust Fund, in the amount of $4,750.00.
K6 Board granted approval to dispose of items declared surplus. Said items are incorporated herein by
reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
L7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with
Parsons Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $22,235.00 to provide additional professional
consulting services to assist the County with technical negotiations of the mobile LiDAR services
contract and to review the survey data to be provided by the LiDAR vendor.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
M2 Board granted approval of settlement agreement in Allan Kennish v. Monroe County, Case
No. 16 -CA -182 -K and authorized the County's outside counsel to execute the Stipulation for Dismissal
with Prejudice.
M3 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance
amending MCC §2- 347(e) (2) and (h) (5); and replacing (1) (1) f. relating to competitive bidding
procedures.
M7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2017 Memorandum of Agreement
between Monroe County and the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the
State of Florida concerning Florida Forever projects in the Keys.
Motion carried unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
D7 The following individual addressed the Board concerning approval of the Fiscal Year 2017 -2018
Monroe County Tourist Development Council Marketing Plan: Dottie Moses, representing the Island of 0
Key Largo Federation of Homeowner Association. Mayte Santamaria, Sr. Director Planning & R
Environmental Resources; and Harold Wheeler, Director Tourist Development Council, addressed the
Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner CL
Rice to approve the Plan, excluding the reference to a major wedding & honeymoon destination, until the <
County can get a better idea on what we can do about this in terms of code enforcement. Roll call vote
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STAFF REPORTS
E1 Lisa Tennyson, Director of Legislative Affairs, gave the Board an update on the trip to
Tallahassee. Ms. Tennyson advised the Board that they attended 15 meetings in the day and a half that
they were there. She advised that a lot of the meetings had to do with accelerating land purchase by the
state. She advised that they met with the new DOT, Chief of Staff, Secretary Mike Dew and updated him
on DOT issues in Monroe County; and talked with DEP, Bureau of Public Lands regarding the Big Pine
Road Prison property. Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; and Roman Gastesi, County Administrator,
addressed the Board concerning the Big Pine Road Prison. Ms. Tennyson advised that they also met with
the state's department of emergency management to discuss the need for a new EOC. Ms. Tennyson
advised the Board that there were several handouts in the folder, from the trip, that she handed out earlier
in the day, for the Boards review.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
L4 Rhonda Haag, Sustainability Coordinator, addressed the Board concerning approval to advertise
an RFP for 2 years of water quality monitoring services in support of the Florida Keys Reasonable
Assurance Document (FRAD) as requested by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP),
50% funding to be provided by DEP and 50% match required by the County and municipalities, exact
match amount to be determined after solicitation opening, estimated in the range of $50,000.00-
$75,000.00 /year, which is not budgeted. Greg DeAngelo, Deputy Division Director with the DEP, gave
a Power Point Presentation titled Florida Keys Reasonable Assurance Water Quality Monitoring. Roman
Gastesi, County Administrator, addressed the Board. The following individual addressed the Board: Deb
Curlee. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner
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Murphy to approve the item that is on the agenda and directed staff to work with DEP to expand the scope
for additional testing to determine the effect, of the condition, that the canals are having on the WBID
(water body identification) or halo zones. Motion carried unanimously.
L5 The following individual addressed the Board concerning approval a $70,884.00 Grant
Application to EPA for the final phase of the Canal Implementation Plan, seeking $65,159.00 of grant
funds, and offering $5,725.00 in budgeted funds as a partial cash match, retroactively ratifying the grant
application submitted July 24, 2017; and authorization for the County Administrator to sign all
necessary documents in connection with this grant: Stuart Schaffer. Rhonda Haag, Sustainability
Coordinator, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and
seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
J2 Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; James Callahan, Fire Chief, and, Bob Shillinger, County
Attorney, addressed the Board concerning direction to legal staff to prepare a Resolution of Support for
State Legislation to authorize Air Medical Rescue Pilots and Flight Nurses to be reclassified as Special
Risk under the Florida Retirement System Rules. The Resolution of support will be heard for approval
at the September 20, 2017 Regular meeting. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice
and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEM
Mr. Gastesi requested that the Board consider an amendment to the 2018 Capital Improvement
Plan in the amount of $2 million to build a gun range in Marathon, at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport,
for the Sheriffs Office. Sheriff Rick Ramsay addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice for the county to build the building and for
the Sheriff to fund the inside of the building. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING &
CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
H3 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; and Sheriff Rick Ramsay addressed the Board concerning
approval to advertise a Public Hearing to adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Monroe
County Code of Ordinances, deleting the Idle Speed/No Wake boating restricted area for man-made
water bodies, and adding a Slow Speed/Minimum Wake boating restricted area for canals less than 75'
in width from shoreline to shoreline. The Board continued discussion of this item after the lunch break.
H1 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning a Correction of a scrivener's error to add the legal
description as Exhibit A of an Interlocal Agreement (ILA), approved by the BOCC on December 14,
2016, between Monroe County and City of Marathon transferring 52 low income and 3 very low
income (55 total) Affordable Housing ROGO Allocations from Monroe County to the City of
Marathon. This ILA is proposed by Keys Affordable Development III, LLC, for a project that
proposes developing 55 new affordable housing units and is applying for state low income housing tax
credits (LIHTC). After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Rice to rescind approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
H2 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between
Monroe County and City of Marathon transferring 52 low income and 3 very low income (55 total
allocations) Affordable Housing ROGO Allocations from Monroe County to the City of Marathon for
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an affordable housing project to be located on property in the ownership of Key Vaca, LLC. This
ILA is proposed by the City of Marathon to replace the previously BOCC approved ILA (December
14, 2016) with the City of Marathon for the Keys Affordable Development III, LLC, for a project that
proposed developing 55 new affordable housing units. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval and authorizing execution of the item. Motion carried
unanimously.
H3 Rich Jones, Sr. Administrator Marine Resources; Mayte Santamaria, Sr. Director Planning &
Environmental Resources; and Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning approval
to advertise a Public Hearing to adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Monroe County
Code of Ordinances, deleting the Idle Speed/No Wake boating restricted area for man -made water
bodies, and adding a Slow Speed/Minimum Wake boating restricted area for canals less than 75' in
width from shoreline to shoreline. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting approval of the item, with approval of Option D,
City /State /DOT boat ramps, for Canal Speed Signage, and to educate the public. Roll call vote carried
unanimously.
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STAFF REPORT
E2 Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator, gave a Power Point Presentation. Mr. Wilson 0
advised the Board that Bernstein Park should be ready for use in early November; that the Crawl Key R
Training Facility is done and an official opening will be held in October; gave an update on the Big Pine
Key Park; and discussed the waterfront issues at the Murray Nelson Government Center. Board discussed CL
managed mooring fields. Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Rich Jones, Sr. Administrator Marine <
Resources, and Lisa Tennyson, Director Legislative Affairs, addressed the Board.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
L1 Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, directed the Board to the County Administrator's Monthly
Report for July 2017. Said report is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Gastesi introduced Kimberly
Matthews who was hired as the new Director of Strategic Planning. Ms. Matthews addressed the Board.
L2 Rhonda Haag, Sustainability Coordinator, addressed the Board concerning approval to negotiate a
contract with Adventure Environmental, Inc., the highest ranked respondent, for the backfilling of
canal 75 in Key Largo, whose proposal price of $1,216,000.00 is $184,000.00 below the
engineer's estimate of $1.4 Million, to be funded in full by the $1.5M DEP Stewardship Grant LP44073.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval of the item. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
L3 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; and Pedro Mercado, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the
Board concerning approval of a $0 access Agreement with The Harborage Condo Corporation, Inc. to
grant a temporary easement property use during the backfilling of canal 75 in Rock Harbor in Key Largo.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval and authorizing execution of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
L6 The following individual addressed the Board concerning approval to advertise a Request for
Proposals for a demonstration project for canal debris removal and hauling for the Key Largo area: Dotti
Moses. Rhonda Haag, Sustainability Coordinator; Cynthia Hall, Assistant County Attorney; and Roman
Gastesi, County Administrator, addressed the Board. Board directed staff to advertise a Public Hearing
for the September meeting for adoption of an Ordinance setting up a county wide MSBU for canal
projects. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
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Rice granting approval of the item, and to add in the municipalities and the additional unincorporated
Monroe as options. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Neugent
Yes
Motion carried.
L8 Rhonda Haag, Sustainability Coordinator, addressed the Board concerning approval to advertise a
Request for Proposals for the combined operations and maintenance of the County's air curtains on
canals. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting
approval of the item. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Kolhage
Commissioner Murphy
Commissioner Rice
Mayor Neugent
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Yes
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
MI Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, directed the Board to the County Attorney Report for August
2017. Said report is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that his report
also included links to the County's briefs if the Board wants further reading on the positions that are
being taken at the appellate court level. He advised the Board that the county received a very favorable
ruling in the Cohen case. Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that the case is going to be appealed and
requested the Boards support to enforce the deed restriction. The Board granted approval of staffs request
to enforce the deed restriction. Mayte Santamaria, Sr. Director Planning & Environmental Resources,
addressed the Board.
Commissioner Rice excused himself from the meeting.
M4 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney - Client Closed Session in the matter of Donald
Davis v. Monroe County, Case No. CA M 04 -379 at the regularly scheduled BOCC meeting on
September 20, 2017 in Key Largo, FL at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard and read the
required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Murphy to hold the Closed Session. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner
Rice not present.
M5 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney - Client Closed Session in the matter of
Denenberg v. Marine Mammal Conservancy, Inc., et al., Circuit Court Case 14 -CA -364 -P at the
September 20, 2017 BOCC meeting in Key Largo, FL at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard
and read the required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to hold the Closed Session. Motion carried unanimously, with
Commissioner Rice not present.
M6 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning direction to the County Attorney's Office to draft
regulations that would authorize the use of electronic signatures on all County documents permitted by
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law. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting
approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Rice not present.
Commissioner Rice returned to the meeting and took his seat.
M8 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning direction regarding the Constitutional Revision
Commission (CRC) of Florida. He advised the Board that the CRC announced that September 22, 2017 is
the proposed deadline for public entities or members of the public to submit their own proposals. The
Board took no official action.
M9 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of the new Right -of -Way Lease
Agreement with Key Marina Development, LLC, and Consent to Assignment of Lease to Florida
Keys Quality Foods, Inc., for an historic encroachment upon the Second Avenue public right -of -way in
Key Largo, which will operate to terminate all prior leases. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to continue the item for a month and
directed staff to get a market appraisal for the value of the land that belongs to Monroe County and to
incorporate that amount into the rent. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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NI A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Section 18-
27(c)(1) and adding a special section in Chapter 18, Article 11 of the Monroe County Code regarding
park hours and other park regulations specific to Bernstein Park as directed by the BOCC on May 17, CL
2017. There were no public speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by <
Commissioner Kolhage to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO. 013 -2017
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
N2 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution by the Monroe County Board
of County Commissioners transmitting to the State Land Planning Agency an ordinance by the
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners amending Monroe County Year 2030
Comprehensive Plan Policy 01.5.29, to allow lawfully established transient units to be entitled to a
density of one transient unit per lawfully established transient unit and not be considered
nonconforming as to density, and to allow the density of lawfully established transient units to be
replaced with up to the same density of permanent employee housing dwelling units notwithstanding
density limitations of the future land use map categories and subject to the award of Affordable
ROGO Allocations, a development agreement, and a major conditional use permit; Providing for
Severability; Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Provisions; Providing for Transmittal to the State
Land Planning Agency and the Secretary of State; Providing for inclusion in the Monroe County
Comprehensive Plan; Providing for an Effective Date. Mayte Santamaria, Sr. Director Planning &
Environmental Resources, advised the Board that the application was withdrawn by the applicant.
N3 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board
of County Commissioners amending the Monroe County Land Use District (Zoning) Map from
Urban Residential - Mobile Home (URM) to Mixed Use (MU), for property located at 5660 Laurel
Avenue, South Stock Island, mile marker 5, legally described as Block 31, Lot 6, Maloney
Subdivision (Plat Book 1, Page 55), Stock Island, Monroe County, Florida, having Real Estate
400124400.000000; as proposed by Piccolo Key West, LLC; 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 amendment to the Land Use District (Zoning) Map; providing for an
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effective date. There were no public speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded
by Commissioner Kolhage to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 014 -2017
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
N4 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the
Monroe County Code of Ordinances, deleting references to the Pilot Program for Anchoring and
Mooring which expired July 1, 2017, and adding language requiring proof of pump out Keys -wide.
The following individual addressed the Board: Bill Hunter. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 015 -2017
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
N5 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of the South Stock Island Wastewater
Assessment Program Phase 2 Final Assessment Resolution describing the method of assessment for
the South Stock Island Wastewater parcels as provided by KW Resort Utilities Corp. There were no
public speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to 0
adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
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Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
N6 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of a Resolution for a Budget Amendment of
Fiscal Year 2017 Upper Keys Health Care Taxing District Fund 144 to close the fund and distribute
all residual balances in accordance with Ordinance No. 031 -2016. There were no public speakers.
Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 188 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
01 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney requested to hold an Attorney - Client Closed Session in the
matter of Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL vs. Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire
Department, et al., Filing 460084602 at the September 20, 2017 BOCC meeting in Key Largo, FL at 1:30
p.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.
02 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning direction on submission of comments to the
Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding Florida Power and Light's application for combined licenses
to authorize construction and operation of two new nuclear plants at Turkey Point (Units 6 and 7).
Board directed staff to submit the Resolutions that have previously been adopted, under a cover letter
stating that these are our official comments and that the Board opposes the application until FPL cleans
up their act.
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03 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an attorney client closed session in the matter of In re: Energy3,
LLC, Case Number 17- 18986 - RAM, at the regularly scheduled BOCC meeting on September 20, 2017, in
Key Largo, FL at 1:30 pm or as soon thereafter as may be heard and read the required language into the
record. Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice to hold the
Closed Session. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Board discussed destination weddings; noise from outdoor entertainment; traffic; boating
problems; staffing issues; and the use of bed tax dollars to address tourist impacts. Bob Shillinger, County
Attorney; and, Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, addressed the Board.
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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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Budget Public Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Key Largo, Florida
A budget public meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
5:05 p.m. at the Murray E. Nelson Government Center. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioner Heather Carruthers, Commissioner Danny Kolhage, Commissioner Sylvia Murphy,
Commissioner David Rice and Mayor George Neugent. Also present at the meeting were Roman Gastesi,
County Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Kevin Madok, Clerk of Court; Pamela Hancock,
Deputy Clerk; county staff, members of the press and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
A Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting
approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; and, Martin Senterfitt, Emergency Management Director,
updated the Board on Hurricane Irma.
EMPLOYEE SERVICES
BI Tina Boan, Sr. Director Budget & Finance, addressed the Board concerning approval of a
Resolution amending Resolution No. 388 -2013 and amending rule for collection of health insurance
contributions for Group Health Insurance coverage from retired Monroe County employees and
establishing an effective date. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 189 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
B2 Ms. Boan, Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator; and, Cynthia Hall, Assistant
County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution establishing the procedure for
distribution of $250.00 subsidy to Medicare eligible Rule of 70 retirees. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Resolution.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 190 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
BUDGET
C1 Ms. Boan announced the tentative millage rate and the percent aboveibelow the rolled -back rate
that was certified to the Property Appraiser at the July 25, 2017 meeting. Mr. Gastesi addressed the
Board. Said announcement is attached hereto.
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C2 Ms. Boan directed the Board to the County Administrator's budget update.
C3 The following individual addressed the Board: Dotti Moses. Kevin Wilson, Assistant County
Administrator; and Ms. Boan addressed the Board.
C5 Ms. Boan addressed the Board concerning approval of various Resolutions for the transfer of
funds and for the receipt of unanticipated funds. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to adopt the following Resolutions. Motion carried unanimously.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 191 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 192 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 193 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 194 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 195 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned for the Board of Governors, Fire &
Ambulance District 1, meeting.
FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire & Ambulance District 1 convened. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Danny Kolhage, Commissioner David Rice and Mayor George Neugent.
Absent were Councilwoman Katie Scott, Vice Mayor Bruce Halle and Mayor Norman Anderson.
E1 Ms. Boan was advised that there were no changes to the District 1 Board of Governors tentative
Fiscal Year 2018 Budget.
E2 Ms. Boan announced the tentative millage rate and the percent aboveibelow the rolled -back rate
that was certified to the Property Appraiser at the July 25, 2017 meeting. Said announcement is attached
hereto.
E3 Ms. Boan addressed the Board concerning approval of the District 1 Board of Governors
Resolution adopting the tentative millage rate for Fiscal Year 2018. Motion was made by Commissioner
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Rice and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote carried
unanimously, with Councilwoman Katie Scott, Vice Mayor Bruce Halle and Mayor Norman Anderson
not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 196 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E4 Ms. Boan addressed the Board concerning approval of the District 1 Board of Governors
Resolution adopting the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2018. Motion was made by Commissioner
Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Resolution. Mr. Gastesi addressed
the Board. Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Councilwoman Katie Scott, Vice Mayor Bruce Halle
and Mayor Norman Anderson not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 197 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Fire & Ambulance District 1 Board of
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changes to the Fiscal Year 2018 millage and budget. Board discussed the FY 18 Budget New FTE
Requests (page 25 of the document titled Monroe County Budget Discussion, which is attached hereto).
Mr. Gastesi advised the Board that the first four positions are supported by ad valorem property taxes and
the rest of the positions are fee supported.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers to approve the following FTE requests: 45 Building Staff Assistant ($58K); 46 GIS Server
Administrator ($88K); 47 Land Stewardship Assistant ($62K); and, 48 Collections
Coordinator /Facilitator ($78K). Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Neugent
Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice to approve
the following FTE requests: 49 Electrical Inspector /Plans Examiner ($110K); #10 Building
Inspector /Plans Examiner ($114K); 411 Plans Examiner ($122K); 412 Plumbing /Mechanical Inspector
($108K); 413 Senior Floodplain Coordinator ($94K); 414 Senior Floodplain Coordinator ($94K); 415
Customer Service Representative ($65K); 416 Customer Service Representative ($65K); 417
Biologist/Environmental ($70K); #18 Biologist/Environmental ($70K); #19 Planner ($70K); and 420
Planner ($70K). Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
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Ms. Boan and Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to approve the following
FTE requests: 43 Enterprise Software Manager ($102K); and 44 Support Staff for County Attorney
($61K). Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Neugent
Yes
Motion carried.
Ms. Boan advised the Board that the salaries, listed for each FTE, are loaded salaries.
Motion was made by Mayor Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Rice to approve the
following FTE request: 41 Sustainability Sr. Project Manager ($103K). Mr. Gastesi, Rhonda Haag,
Sustainability Coordinator; and Lisa Tennyson, Director Legislative Affairs, addressed the Board. Roll
call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage No
Commissioner Murphy No
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Neugent Yes
Motion carried.
Ms. Boan and Mr. Senterfitt, Emergency Management Director, addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Mayor Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Rice to approve the following FTE request:
42 Emergency Management Planner ($91K). Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers No
Commissioner Kolhage No
Commissioner Murphy No
Commissioner Rice No
Mayor Neugent Yes
Motion failed.
G Ms. Boan announced the tentative millage rate and the percent aboveibelow the rolled -back rate
that was certified to the Property Appraiser at the July 25, 2017 meeting. Said announcement is attached
hereto.
H Ms. Boan addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution adopting the tentative millage
rates for Fiscal Year 2018. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 198 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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I Ms. Boan addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution adopting the tentative budget
for Fiscal Year 2018. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice
to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Neugent
Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 199 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
J Ms. Boan addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution adopting the tentative millage
rates for Fiscal Year 2018. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Rice to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Neugent
Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 200 -2017
Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
L1 Ms. Boan addressed the Board concerning approval of a grant application to the U.S.
Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the Fiscal Year 2017 -2018 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Local Solicitation in the amount of $14,641 on behalf of
the Monroe County Drug Court and approval for the County Administrator to execute required
documents. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage
granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
K Ms. Boan addressed the Board concerning the announcement of Public Hearing for final adoption
of the Fiscal Year 2018 millage rates and budget at 5:05 p.m. at the Harvey Government Center, 1200
Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida on September 11, 2017 (the second special meeting is scheduled to
occur at 5:05 p.m. on September 7, 2017 at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway,
Marathon, Florida). Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. The Board cancelled the September 7, 2017
budget meeting in Marathon as the room is being occupied by Emergency Operations Center and it is not
statutorily required. After further discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded
by Commissioner Carruthers to keep the September 11, 2017 meeting as a placeholder. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board concerning Hurricane Irma and invited them to his office to
participate in a conference call update.
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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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This is the reading of the rolled -back rate, the proposed millage rate, & the percent
above/below the rolled -back rate that was certified to the Property Appraiser at the
July 25 2017 meeting. These are the rates that Citizens received on their TRIM
notices.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Taxing Authority: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Rolled back millage rate is 2.6349
Proposed millage rate is 2.6957
Proposed millage rate is 2.31 % above the rolled -back rate
Taxing Authority: General Purpose Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.1450
Proposed millage rate is 0.1621
Proposed millage rate is 11.79% above the rolled -back rate
Taxing Authority: Local Road Patrol Law Enforcement District
Rolled back millage rate is 0.3425
Proposed millage rate is 0.3537
Proposed millage rate is 3.27% above the rolled -back rate
Taxing Authority: Lower & Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
Rolled back millage rate is 1.8458
Proposed millage rate is 2.1214
Proposed millage rate is 14.93% above the rolled -back rate
Aggregate
Rolled back millage rate is 3.2887
Proposed millage rate is 3.4149
Proposed millage rate is 3.84% above the rolled -back rate
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Taxing Authority: Lower & Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
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Taxing Authority: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Rolled back millage rate is 2.6349
Proposed millage rate is 2.6957
Proposed millage rate is 2.31 % above the rolled -back rate
Taxing Authority: General Purpose Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.1450
Proposed millage rate is 0.1621
Proposed millage rate is 11.79% above the rolled -back rate
Taxing Authority: Local Road Patrol Law Enforcement District
Rolled back millage rate is 0.3425
Proposed millage rate is 0.3537
Proposed millage rate is 3.27% above the rolled -back rate
Taxing Authority: Lower & Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
Rolled back millage rate is 1.8458
Proposed millage rate is 2.1214
Proposed millage rate is 14.93% above the rolled -back rate
Aggregate
Rolled back millage rate is 3.2887
Proposed millage rate is 3.4149
Proposed millage rate is 3.84% above the rolled -back rate
Agenda item G
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Final Budget Hearing
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Key West, Florida
A final budget hearing of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 6:30
p.m. at the Harvey Government Center. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Heather
Carruthers, Commissioner Danny Kolhage, Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner David Rice and
Mayor George Neugent. Also present at the meeting were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Bob
Shillinger, County Attorney; Kevin Madok, Clerk of Court; Pamela Hancock, Deputy Clerk; county staff,
members of the press and radio; and the general public.
MISCELLANEOUS
Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator, advised the Board that the first FEMA travel
trailers have been delivered and that as of today a total of 84 people have been approved in individual
assistance to receive the trailers. Ms. Hurley advised the Board that they do not know where the first
trailers will go, but they expect to know next week.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
A There were no Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda.
BUDGET PUBLIC HEARINGS
B 1 Tina Boan, Sr. Director Budget & Finance, announced the tentative millages. Said announcement
is attached hereto.
B2 Ms. Boan made a Power Point Presentation on the County Administrator's budget update.
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, addressed the Board.
B3 There was no public input.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned for the Board of Governors, Fire &
Ambulance District 1, meeting.
FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire & Ambulance District 1 convened. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Danny Kolhage, Commissioner David Rice and Mayor George Neugent.
Absent were Councilwoman Katie Scott, Vice Mayor Bruce Halle and Mayor Norman Anderson.
D 1 Ms. Boan announced the District 1 amended rolled -back millage rate, percent increase over
rolled -back and final millage rate. Said announcement is attached hereto.
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D2 There was no public input or discussion of the District 1 tentative Fiscal Year 2018 budget.
D3 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Mayor Neugent to approve the District
1 Board of Governors Resolution adopting final millage rate for Fiscal Year 2018. Roll call vote was
taken with the following results:
Mayor Neugent Yes
Commissioner Rice Yes
Commissioner Kolhage No
Councilwoman Scott Not present
Vice Mayor Halle Not present
Mayor Anderson Not present
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 223 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
D4 Motion was made by Mayor Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Rice to approve the District
1 Board of Governors Resolution adopting the final budget for Fiscal Year 2018. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Mayor Neugent Yes
Commissioner Rice Yes
Commissioner Kolhage No
Councilwoman Scott Not present
Vice Mayor Halle Not present
Mayor Anderson Not present
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 224 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Fire & Ambulance District 1 Board of
Governors was adjourned.
The Board of County Commissioner meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
BUDGET PUBLIC HEARINGS
E Ms. Boan announced the amended roll -back millage rates, percentage increases over rolled -back
rates and final millage rates. Said announcement is attached hereto.
F Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to
approve a Resolution adopting the final millage rates for Fiscal Year 2018. Roll call vote was taken with
the following results:
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Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Neugent
Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 225 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
G Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to
approve a Resolution adopting the final Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Neugent
Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 226 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
H Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to
approve a Resolution adopting the final Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2018. Roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Neugent
Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 227 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
I1 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution adopting the Final Duck Key
Security District non -ad valorem special assessment rates for Fiscal Year 2017 -2018 and approval of non -
ad valorem assessment roll certificate to be provided to the Tax Collector by September 15, 2017. There
was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice
to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 228 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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I2 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution adopting the final Residential
Solid Waste Collection, Disposal and Recycling non -ad valorem special assessment rates for Fiscal Year
2017 -2018. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 229 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
I3 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution establishing the final per month
Solid Waste Collection Service Rates for commercial property in the various Solid Waste Collection
Franchise Areas for Fiscal Year 2017 -2018. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the following Resolution.
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 230 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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I4 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of the annual rate Resolution to continue the
imposition of wastewater assessments for all previously approved assessment rolls including East & West -
Long Key; No Name Key; Middle /Big Torch Key; expanded parcels within Cudjoe Regional; Cudjoe
Inner & Outer Islands including Supplemental; Big Coppitt and Duck Key & supplemental and, the Stock
Island service areas. The administrative cost associated with the imposition of wastewater assessments is 0.
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Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call
vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 231 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Taxing Authority: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Rolled back millage rate is 2.6349
Proposed millage rate is 2.6957
Proposed millage rate is 2.31 % above the rolled -back rate
Taxing Authority: General Purpose Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.1450
Proposed millage rate is 0.1621
Proposed millage rate is 11.79% above the rolled -back rate
Taxing Authority: Local Road Patrol Law Enforcement District
Rolled back millage rate is 0.3425
Proposed millage rate is 0.3537
Proposed millage rate is 3.27% above the rolled -back rate
Taxing Authority: Lower & Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
Rolled back millage rate is 1.8458
Proposed millage rate is 2.1214
Proposed millage rate is 14.93% above the rolled -back rate
Aggregate
Rolled back millage rate is 3.2887
Proposed millage rate is 3.4149
Proposed millage rate is 3.84% above the rolled -back rate
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DISTRICT 1 AMENDED ROLLED -
BACK MILLAGE RATE, PERCENT INCREASE OVER
ROLLED -BACK, AND FINAL MILLAGE RATE
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Taxing Authority: Lower & Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
Rolled back millage rate is 1.8458
Proposed millage rate is 2.1214
Proposed millage rate is 14.93% above the rolled -back rate
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Final Millage 9 27 2017
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Taxing Authority: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Rolled back millage rate is 2.6349
Proposed millage rate is 2.6957
Proposed millage rate is 2.31 % above the rolled -back rate
Taxing Authority: General Purpose Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled back millage rate is 0.1450
Proposed millage rate is 0.1621
Proposed millage rate is 11.79% above the rolled -back rate
Taxing Authority: Local Road Patrol Law Enforcement District
Rolled back millage rate is 0.3425
Proposed millage rate is 0.3537
Proposed millage rate is 3.27% above the rolled -back rate
Taxing Authority: Lower & Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
Rolled back millage rate is 1.8458
Proposed millage rate is 2.1214
Proposed millage rate is 14.93% above the rolled -back rate
Aggregate
Rolled back millage rate is 3.2887
Proposed millage rate is 3.4149
Proposed millage rate is 3.84% above the rolled -back rate
Agenda item E
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Special Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Key West, Florida
A special meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 4:00 p.m.
at the Harvey Government Center. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Heather
Carruthers, Commissioner Danny Kolhage, Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner David Rice and
Mayor George Neugent. Also present at the meeting were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Bob
Shillinger, County Attorney; Kevin Madok, Clerk of Court; Pamela Hancock, Deputy Clerk; county staff,
members of the press and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
A Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting
approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting
approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C1 Board granted approval of the annual update to Exhibit A, as per the Memorandum of
Understanding between Monroe County and the University of Florida, effective October 1, 2006 that
specifies Fiscal Year 2018 payroll costs of approximately $135,950.00 for the jointly funded Extension
Agent positions.
C2 Board granted approval to purchase, through Florida Sheriffs Association Contract (FSA -16-
VEF- 12.0), a Pierce Custom Saber Pumper, and approval to purchase options from the manufacturer
on a sole- source basis at a price of $499,262.00; and approval for the Fire Chief to execute all
necessary documentation.
C3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Triple M Roofing
Corporation for the construction of the Monroe County Sheriff s Office Annex Building
(administration building) roof replacement. Project is paid for out of the one -cent infrastructure, Fund 308.
C4 Board granted approval of the Issuance (renewal) of a Class A Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity (COPCN) to Islamorada Village of Islands — Fire Rescue for the operation of an ALS
transport ambulance service for the period October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019.
C5 Board ratified and granted approval of Federal Aviation Administration Grant Agreement 43-
12- 0037 - 055 -2017 providing funding in the amount of $9,187,856.00 to Rehabilitate Runway 9/27
Pavement and Lighting Construction at the Key West International Airport. The project will be funded
90% by FAA, 5% by FDOT (GOE40- SJPA 4 1), and 5% by Passenger Facility Charges (PFC 4 17).
C6 Board ratified and granted approval of State of Florida, Department of Transportation,
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement Number One to Contract Number GOE40 providing
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increased funding of $625,000.00 for Runway Rehabilitation and Lighting Construction at the Key
West International Airport, to be funded 50% by FDOT and 50% by Passenger Facility Charge
(PFC 4 17) funds.
C7 Board granted approval to waive three (3) minor bid irregularities and award bid and Contract to
low bidder Kenmar General Contracting, LLC, in the amount of $2,092,070.39 for the Key West
International Airport Noise Insulation Program "Pilot Project" at Key West by the Sea, Building B,
Floors 1 &2 and two (2) single - family homes. Issuance of the Notice to Proceed for construction shall
be contingent upon the receipt of a FAA Grant (90 %) and PFC Application 4 17 (10 %).
C8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Avigation Easements and Property Owner
Noise Insulation Agreements for (19) condo units at Key West by the Sea and (2) Single - Family
Homes for the Key West International Airport Noise Insulation Program "Pilot" Construction project.
All project costs to be funded with pending FAA Grant (90 %) and Passenger Facility Charge #17
(10 %).
C9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Approval of Professional Service Order 43
with THC, Inc. for the bid, construction management and construction administration of the Key West
International Airport Noise Insulation Program "Pilot" Construction project consisting of (19) units at
Key West By the Sea and (2) Single - Family Homes, in the amount of $1,026,155.00. All project costs
to be funded with pending FAA Grant (90 %) and Passenger Facility Charge #17 (10 %).
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12- 0037 - 054 -2017 providing funding in the amount of $2,885,577.00 for Noise Insulation Program -Bid
Process and Construction of Key West By The Sea ( KWBTS) "Pilot Project" Building B, Floors 1
& 2 and Two Single - Family Homes and Preparation of Final Bid Documents & Bid Process for KWBTS
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and 10% by Passenger Facility Charges (PFC 417). _
C11 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing for a Budget Amendment for the Long
Key Wastewater Project, Fund 315.
C12 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the transfer of funds and resolutions for the
receipt of unanticipated revenue:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 201 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 202 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 203-2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 204 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.
5).
RESOLUTION NO. 205 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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RESOLUTION NO. 206 -2017
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.
7).
RESOLUTION NO. 207 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No.
8).
RESOLUTION NO. 208 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 209 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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RESOLUTION NO. 210 -2017
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 211 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING &
CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
E1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No.8 to the Agreement
between Monroe County and Pumpout USA, Inc. for Keys -Wide Mobile Vessel Pumpout Service,
which is 1) contingent upon sufficient funding sources and levels required; 2) providing for the
term of the Amendment from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018; 3) increasing the quota from
1500 /month to 1800 /month with an associated annual cost of $875,760.00; 4) providing for the
inclusion of incorporated areas; and, 5) providing for quarterly payments to be based on an aggregate of
the monthly pumpout numbers as applicable.
E2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Department of Environmental Protection
(DEP) Contract No. MV267 between Monroe County (County) and DEP providing $500,000.00 in
reimbursement funding to the County to assist with funding the County's Mobile Vessel Pumpout.....
Service for one year of operation from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 Sent to Mayor to sign 10/10/17
E3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Department of Environmental Protection
(DEP) Agreement No. MV266 between Monroe County (County) and DEP providing $180,000.00 in
Clean Vessel Act reimbursement funding to the County to assist with funding the County's Mobile
Vessel Pumpout Service for one year of operation from July 1 71117 thrnioh Tina '10 201 R
Sent to Mayor to sign 10/10/17
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E4 Board granted approval of the 2017 Monroe County Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC)
Annual Work Program Report, pursuant to Rule 28- 20.140, F.A.C., which will be sent to the
Department of Economic Opportunity.
E6 Board adopted the following Resolution, by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners, approving the reservation of one hundred and four (104) affordable housing
dwelling unit allocations consisting of one (1) very low income, fifty -one (51) low income, twenty
(20) median income and thirty-two (32) moderate income allocations, for a proposed affordable
dwelling unit development by Quarry Partners, LLC at property located at approximate mile marker 9,
described as a parcel of land in Section 21, Township 67 South, Range 26 East, Big Coppitt Key,
Monroe County, Florida, having real estate numbers 00120940 - 000100, 00120940 - 000201, and
00120940 - 000302, until July 1, 2018.
RESOLUTION NO. 212 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E7 Board adopted the following Resolution, by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners, approving the reservation of one hundred and four (104) dwelling unit allocations,
pursuant to the 380 Agreement with the state and municipalities to transfer 104 Key West BPAS
units to Monroe County for the proposed affordable housing project known as "the Quarry," by Quarry
Partners, LLC, at property located at approximate mile marker 9, described as a parcel of land in Section
21, Township 67 South, Range 26 East, Big Coppitt Key, Monroe County, Florida, having real estate 0
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RESOLUTION NO. 213 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Contract with Lori Lehr
to provide professional support and consultant services in post - Hurricane Irma damage assessment
work within unincorporated Monroe County.
E9 Board adopted the following Resolution, by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners, enacting a 60 -day temporary emergency suspension of the acceptance and processing
of applications to the Planning & Environmental Resources Department; providing for an effective date
of September 5, 2017.
RESOLUTION NO. 214 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E10 Board adopted the following Resolution, by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners, exempting the removal of nuisance exotic vegetation from the permitting
requirements of Section 6 -100 of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances for 60 -days as necessary to
facilitate recovery from impacts associated with Hurricane Irma, providing for an effective date of
September 5, 2017.
RESOLUTION NO. 215 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E12 Board adopted the following Resolution, by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners, allowing the placement of temporary emergency housing for temporary occupancy by
emergency relief workers involved in reconstruction activities related to Hurricane Irma, pursuant to
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the Planning Director and Building Official approving the locations for the temporary housing,
commencing September 5, 2017, for a duration of up to 180 -days, pursuant to Section 103 -1(e) of the
Monroe County Land Development Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 216 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E14 Board adopted the following Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
enacting a temporary suspension of the expiration of ROGO and NROGO allocation awards, issuance of
allocation award letters, and deferring the processing of new and existing ROGO and NROGO
applications and Planning Commission review for Quarter 1 of the ROGO/NROGO Year 26
(07/13/17 - 10/12/17).
RESOLUTION NO. 217 -2016
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E15 Board adopted the following Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
allowing the placement of temporary emergency housing at mobile home parks for the temporary
occupancy by residents displaced by Hurricane Irma, pursuant to the Planning Director and Building
Official approving the locations for the temporary housing, commencing September 5, 2017, for a
duration of up to 180 -days, pursuant to Section 103 -1(b) of the Monroe County Land Development
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
H2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 1 to Agreement for the
Provision of Medical Services with Interim Medical Examiner, to revise the name of the contracting
party from the individual (Michael R. Steckbauer, MD) to his corporation, Michael R. Steckbauer, MD, M
& M Forensics, PA.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
I2 Board ratified and granted approval of a new 3 -year collective bargaining agreement with
Teamsters Local 769, effective October 1, 2017.
I3 Board ratified and granted approval of a new 3 -year collective bargaining agreement with
International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 3909, effective October 1, 2017.
I4 Board granted approval to purchase insurance for Monroe County emergency vehicles and
portable equipment from American Alternative Ins. Co. through the VFIS insurance agency; use
competitive bidding procedures purchase exemption, and authorize the Risk Management
Administrator to sign the Florida Consent to Rate /Excess Rate Application.
I5 Board granted approval to accept and purchase insurance renewal offered by The Florida
Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) Agreement #386 to provide General Liability, Vehicle Liability and
Damage and Public Officials/Employee Practices Liability and Excess Workers' Compensation
insurance coverage.
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
L1 Board granted approval to release emergency TDC funds due to Hurricane Irma in the amount
up to $1,000,000.00 for Marketing and up to $1,000,000.00 for Capital Projects.
BUDGET & FINANCE
MI Board granted approval and authorized execution of the First Amendment to Agreement for
FEMA Public Assistance Consulting Services with Adjusters International, Inc.
MARINE RESOURCES
M3 Board adopted the following Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
authorizing temporary emergency marine debris removal staging areas on parcels of land, as approved by
Monroe County, for the collection, storage, and transfer of vessels and marine debris related to Hurricane
Irma, effective September 27, 2017, for a duration of up to 180 days.
RESOLUTION NO. 219 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Harold Wheeler, former Tourist Development Director, addressed the Board concerning the
request for emergency funds (Item L1 approved in bulk). John Underwood, CMO Tinsley Advertising,
made a power point presentation. Dom Martell, CCO Tinsley Advertising, addressed the Board.
Commissioner Murphy introduced Stacey Mitchell as the new Director of the TDC. Rita Irwin,
representing the Tourist Development Council and Roman Gastesi, County Adminstrator, addressed the
Board.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY UPDATE
Representative Holly Raschien addressed the Board concerning Hurricane Irma. Representative
Raschien advised the Board that they are waiting on the Governor's team, with the Department of
Revenue, regarding the bed tax issue. Representative Raschien advised the Board that a committee on
hurricane response and preparedness has been organized. She advised that this committee will be meeting
on October 12, 2017. Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board. Martin Senterfitt, Emergency Management
Director, addressed the Board concerning Hurricane Irma and gave a quick overview of the storm. Mr.
Senterfitt advised the Board that they are in recovery phase, and that they are working on the three major
areas of recovery, which are human needs; debris clean up on land, in the ocean and canals; and,
economic recovery.
Cammy Clark, Public Information Officer, played a video narrated by Mayor Neugent, regarding
Hurricane Irma. The video is on the county's website www.monroecounty- fl.gov under the Programs
tab, Hurricane Irma Recovery then click on Keys Recovery Video (direct address for viewing the video is
http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/ClvlcMedia?VID=22).
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The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned for the Board of Governors, Fire &
Ambulance District 1, meeting.
FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire & Ambulance District 1 convened. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Danny Kolhage, Commissioner David Rice and Mayor George Neugent.
Absent were Councilwoman Katie Scott, Vice Mayor Bruce Halle and Mayor Norman Anderson.
D 1 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting
approval to purchase, through Florida Sheriffs Association Contract (FSA- I6 -VEF- 12.0), a Pierce
Custom Saber Pumper, and approval to purchase options from the manufacturer on a sole- source
basis at a price of $499,262.00; and approval for the Fire Chief to execute all necessary
documentation. Motion carried unanimously, with Councilwoman Katie Scott, Vice Mayor Bruce Halle
and Mayor Norman Anderson not present.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Fire & Ambulance District 1 Board of
Governors was adjourned.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
M2 Sheriff Rick Ramsay addressed the Board concerning the KOTS deadline relocation from
Sheriff s Office Property. The following individual addressed the Board: Bart Smith, representing Sunset
Marina, LLC. Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to put a cap of one year for
the City of Key West to find another location for KOTS, so that the Sheriff can move forward with a
much needed project to save their workforce, which is critical for public safety in the county. Roll call
vote carried unanimously.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING &
CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
E5 Mayte Santamaria, Sr. Director Planning & Environmental Resources , addressed the Board
concerning approval of an Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity,
the County of Monroe, City of Key West, Islamorada, Village of Islands, City of Layton, City of
Key Colony Beach and the City of Marathon for the transfer and distribution of BPAS (Building Permit
Allocation System) units from the City of Key West to Monroe County and the transfer and
distribution of ROGO allocations from Monroe County to Islamorada, Village of Islands, City of
Layton„ City of Key Colony Beach and the City of Marathon, pursuant to Section 380.032(3), Florida
Statutes. Ms. Santamaria advised the Board that City of Key Colony Beach (KCB) no longer wanted to be
a party to the Agreement. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
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carried unanimously.
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Ell Ms. Santamaria addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution, by the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners, exempting the removal of hazardous vegetation from the
permitting requirements of Section 6 -100 of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances and Chapters
114 and 118 of the Land Development Code for 60 -days as necessary to facilitate recovery from impacts
associated with Hurricane Irma; providing for an effective date of September 5, 2017. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 220 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E13 Ms. Santamaria addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution, by the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners, authorizing temporary emergency debris removal staging areas on
parcels of land, as approved by Monroe County, for the collection, storage, and transfer of debris
related to Hurricane Irma, effective September 11, 2017, for a duration of up to 180 days. The
following individual addressed the Board: Daniel Munilla, representing MCM. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following
Resolution, as revised, to include under Section 1, 415) Parcels of land on Ramrod Key, having real estate
numbers 00114090 - 000000 and 00114150- 000000. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 221 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E16 Ms. Santamaria addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution, by the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners, waiving building permits fees adopted via Resolution 156 -2017 for
emergency permits for 60 -days as necessary to facilitate recovery from impacts associated with Hurricane
Irma. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers to adopt the following Resolution, as amended to 180 -days. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 222 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
F 1 Board discussed permanent housing for displaced residents and workers, including possible
temporary changes in codes and re- evaluation of Land Authority priorities. Mr. Shillinger addressed the
Board. After discussion, Board directed staff to continue to have an item on the agenda to target the issues
concerning Hurricane Irma Recovery.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
H1 Mr. Gastesi, addressed the Board. He advised the Board that he was thankful for the support that
he received from the Board and the community during Hurricane Irma.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
I1 Mr. Shillinger directed the Board to the County Attorney report for September 2017. Mr.
Shillinger requested that the Board continue any items from the September 20 agenda, that didn't get
taken care of today, over to the October 18 agenda, including the four closed sessions and all of the
public hearings. Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice to
continue the items. Motion carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Murphy excused herself from the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
J1 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners amending Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.5.30 to include
the definition of height; creating Policy 101.5.31 to address height exceptions for non - habitable
architectural decorative features within the Ocean Reef master planned community; and creating
Policies 101.5.32 and 101.5.33 to provide certain exceptions to the height limit in order to protect
property from flooding and reduce flood insurance costs by establishing standards when a structure
can elevate above FEMA base flood elevation and including a maximum height limit; providing for
severability; providing for repeal of conflicting provisions; providing for transmittal to the State Land
Planning Agency and the Secretary of State; providing for inclusion in the Monroe County 2030
Comprehensive Plan; providing for an effective date. Ms. Santamaria addressed the Board. There were
no public speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers
to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Murphy not present.
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County Commissioners amending Monroe County Land Development Code Section 101 -1 to create
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architectural decorative features within the Ocean Reef master planned community; providing for 0)
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 Code;
providing for an effective date. There were no public speakers. Ms. Santamaria addressed the Board. E
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the
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Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner Murphy returned to the meeting and took her seat.
J3 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval to declare that an emergency exist in
accordance with F.S. 125.66(3) and approval to enact an Ordinance retroactive to September 4, 2017
amending Chapter 11- Emergency Management and Emergency Service of the Monroe County Code to
create Section 11 -2 to provide for disaster - generated debris removal from private roads and gated
communities in order to protect public health and safety. The following individual addressed the Board:
Bart Smith, representing Venture Out. Judith Clarke, Director of Engineering Services & Roads,
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO. 018 -2017
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
J4 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an emergency Ordinance under F.S. 125.66(3)
providing for a temporary exemption from paying the 4 cent tourist development tax and the 1 cent tourist
impact tax (bed taxes) for rentals of qualifying residential properties to residents displaced by Hurricane
Irma. There were no public speakers. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the following
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 019 -2017
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
ENGINEERING
M4 The following individuals addressed the Board concerning the contract with AshBritt, Inc. for
Disaster Response and Recovery Services for debris removal: Juan Munilla, representing MCM,
contractor for FDOT; and Randy Perkins, representing AshBritt, Inc. Mr. Shillinger, Ms. Clarke and Mr.
Gastesi addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and
seconded by Commissioner Carruthers directing staff to keep the current prices in the place for now and
have conversations with FDOT to coordinate and see if we can resolve and work together in coming up
with a comprehensive plan for clearing the roads, give the Administrator the authority to issue an RFP if 0
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monetary changes to the agreement that would allow burning at the appropriate sites consistent with the
law and bring everything back for ratification on September 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at a location to be
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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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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Marathon, Florida
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m.
at the Marathon Government Center. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Heather
Carruthers, Commissioner Danny Kolhage, Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner David Rice and
Mayor George Neugent. Also present at the meeting were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Bob
Shillinger, County Attorney; Kevin Madok, Clerk of Court; Pamela Hancock, Deputy Clerk; county staff,
members of the press and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
A Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting
approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Mayor Neugent granting
approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
B 1 Board granted approval and endorsement of the notice of cancellation of the State Highway
Lighting, Maintenance and Compensation Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation.
Cancellation will be effective July 1, 2018.
B2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Third Amendment Second Renewal
Agreement with Sub -Zero, Inc. for A/C maintenance and repair services for the Lower Keys
commencing November 1, 2017, terminating October 31, 2018, and increasing hourly rates. Funded by
ad valorem tax.
B3 Board granted approval to waive bid irregularity and award a Contract to Discount Rock &
Sand, Inc., for the demolition of the Habitat for Humanity Building on Big Pine Key in the amount
of $69,000.00. Funded by ad valorem tax.
B4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Second Renewal Agreement with Master
Mechanical Services, Inc. for A/C maintenance and repair services for the Upper Keys facilities,
increasing hourly rates, and amending the public records language. Funded by ad valorem tax.
B5 Board granted approval to write -off tipping fees incurred at the Long Key Transfer Station in
the amount of $4,077.97 for disposal of fire debris from the Marathon Trap Yard fire that the County
is unable to collect. The write -off will be made to the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund.
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B6 Board adopted the following Resolution of the Florida Department of Transportation, Small
County Outreach Program Grant Agreement, for the Key Largo II Roadway and Drainage Improvement
Project in the grant amount of $1,337,344.00 (75 %) with a match requirement of $445,782.00 (25 %),
estimated project amount of $1,783,126.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 223A -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
B7 Board adopted the following Resolution, by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners, extending the Climate Change Advisory Committee (CCAC) to allow the members to
continue making recommendations regarding climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. A
new sunset date of October 1, 2019 is established.
RESOLUTION NO. 224A -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
B8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Second Amendment to the Contract for
Local Police Services (2017 -2018) with the City of Marathon, the Monroe County Sheriffs Office and
the Board of County Commissioners.
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B10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 1st Amendment to Contract for
Professional Services with William P. Horn Architect, P.A. for the design through construction
administration of the Crawl Key Fire Training Facility. This is funded through the one -cent
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B 12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 5 -year Interlocal Agreement with Florida
Keys Aqueduct Authority for installation and maintenance of fire hydrants in unincorporated Monroe
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B13 Board granted approval of a one year policy renewal with Delta Dental Insurance Company
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rates for the High Plan will be increased by 20% effective January 1, 2018. (Rates per payday will
increase by: $7.04 for Employee Coverage Only; $13.33 for Employee & Spouse Coverage; $14.39 for
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Employee & Children Coverage; and, $20.84 for Family Coverage).
B 14 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing County staff to execute and enter into a
Community Aesthetic Feature Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation and the
County for entrance signs on the Right -of -Way of US 1 on Big Pine Key, as requested by the Lower
Keys Chamber of Commerce and authorizing the County Administrator to execute the Agreement and
related documentation.
RESOLUTION NO. 225A -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
B15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Commercial Sponsorship Agreement with
Morale, Welfare & Recreation Department, Naval Air Station Key West, in the amount of
$2,500.00 in support of the 2017 Key West Centennial of Naval Aviation on December 2, 2017, on
Trumbo Point, Key West.
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B 16 Board granted approval to renew and authorized execution of the EMS Billing Supervisor
Employment Agreement /Contract with Jan Purdin for a period of thirty -six (3 6) months effective August
19, 2017 through August 20, 2020.
B 17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Fifth Amendment to Agreement with
Stockton Maintenance Group, Inc. for janitorial services at Key West facilities on a month -to -month
basis pending the advertising of a Request for Proposals and award of a contract.
B18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Fifth Amendment to Agreement with
Stockton Maintenance Group, Inc. for janitorial services at Marathon facilities on a month -to -month
basis pending the advertising of a Request for Proposals and award of a contract.
B 19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Third Amendment to Agreement with
Stockton Maintenance Group, Inc. for janitorial services at Big Pine Key Library on a month -to -month
basis pending the advertising of a Request for Proposals and award of a contract.
B20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Third Amendment to Agreement
Extension with Stockton Maintenance Group, Inc. for janitorial services at Key Largo Library on a
month -to -month basis pending the advertising of a Request for Proposals and award of a contract.
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Stockton Maintenance Group, Inc. for janitorial services at Islamorada Library on a month -to -month
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B22 Board granted approval to award Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) Contract to Envision
Pharmaceutical Services, LLC following Request for Proposals, and approval for staff to negotiate a
Contract for Pharmacy Benefit Management Services with Envision Pharmaceutical Services, LLC,
effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020.
B24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement with Monroe County
Sheriffs Office (MCSO) for a vacant parcel of property at the Florida Keys Marathon International
Airport in the amount of $21,600.00 /year, for MCSO to construct a 7,200 sf. shooting range
facility for law enforcement /qualification purposes.
B25 Board granted approval to ratify and authorized execution of Amendment #001 to Standard
Contract 4AA -1729, Older Americans Act (OAA) between the Alliance for Aging, Inc., and the
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners /Monroe County Social Services /In -Home Services and
Nutrition Programs for the contract period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 in the
amount of $637,986.44. This is an increase in funding of $14,721.94 which reflects 2016 Carry
Forward Funding and new 2017 funding allocations.
B26 Board granted approval of the receipt of monthly Change Orders for the month of August,
2017, reviewed by the County Administrator /Assistant Administrator. Said report is incorporated herein
by reference.
B27 Board granted approval of the filing of a Grant Application and Agreement for State Aid to
Libraries from the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services, and
execution of same with the proper County authorities.
B28 Board granted approval to ratify the State of Florida, Department of Transportation (FDOT),
Joint Participation Agreement Number GOQ40 in the amount of $129,812.00 for Marathon Building
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and Security Improvements at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, to be funded 80% by
FDOT and 20% by Marathon Airport operating funds.
B29 Board granted approval to r a t i f y the State of F l o r i d a , Department of Transportation (FDOT),
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement Number One to Contract Number GOE44 providing
increased funding of $55,000.00 for Environmental Assessment at the Florida Keys Marathon
International Airport, to be funded 80% by FDOT and 20% by Marathon Airport operating funds.
B30 Board granted approval to ratify the State of Florida, Department of Transportation (FDOT),
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement Number One to Contract Number G0I22 in the amount of
$200,000.00 to conduct Planning Studies at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, to be
funded 80% by FDOT and 20% by Marathon Airport operating funds.
B31 Board granted approval to ratify the State of Florida, Department of Transportation (FDOT),
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement Number Four to Contract Number AQH10 providing
increased funding of $1,500,000.00 for continued renovations and upgrades to the Customs and Border
Protection Building (Terminal Annex Modification II and III) at the Key West International Airport, to
be funded 50% by FDOT and 50% by airport operating funds.
B32 Board granted approval of the Fiscal Year 2018 Airline Rates and Charges for the Key West 0
International Airport, effective October 1, 2017. The rates are adjusted as follows: Average terminal
rental rate $59.23 per square feet ($1.69 increase); Landing fee rate $3.53 ($0.40 decrease); and,
Checkpoint security charge $0.80 ($0.09 decrease). The average airline cost per enplaned passenger will CL
be $9.58 ($0.88 decrease).
B33 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Jacobs Project Management Co.'s Task
Order No. 12/15 -14 for the Services Authorized: Airport Noise Program Coordinator Services PSO
414, in the amount of $84,471.00, to be funded 90% by FAA Grant 4037 -54, and 10% Passenger
Facility Charges (PFC 4 17).
B34 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Jacobs Project Management Co.'s Task
Order No. 12/15 -17 for the Services Authorized: Rehabilitate Runway 9 -27 Construction Support and RPR
Services PSO 417, in the amount of $456,519.00, to be funded 90% by FAA Grant#037 -55; 5%
FDOT4GOE40 SJPA 4 1; and, 5% Passenger Facility Charges (PFC 4 17).
B35 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing for Budget Amendments for various
funds in Fiscal Year 2017.
B36 Board granted approval for the Key West International Airport to issue a pro -rated credit for
September 2017 ground transportation permit fees paid by courtesy vehicles, contract vehicles for hire
and passenger vehicles for hire when the airport was closed from Friday, September 8, 2017, through
Tuesday, September 19, 2017, due to Hurricane Irma.
B37 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. 226A -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 227A -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 228A -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 229A -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 230A -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 231A -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 232 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 233 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 234 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 235 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 236 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 237 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 238 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 239 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 240 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 241 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 242 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 243 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 244 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 245 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 246 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 247 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 248 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 249 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 250 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 251 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 252 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 253 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 254 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 255 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 256 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 33).
RESOLUTION NO. 258 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule item No. 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 259 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 35).
RESOLUTION NO. 260 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 36).
RESOLUTION NO. 261 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 37).
RESOLUTION NO. 262 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 38).
RESOLUTION NO. 263 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 39).
RESOLUTION NO. 264 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 40).
RESOLUTION NO. 265 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 41).
RESOLUTION NO. 266 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 42).
RESOLUTION NO. 267 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 43).
RESOLUTION NO. 268 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 44).
RESOLUTION NO. 269 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 45).
RESOLUTION NO. 270 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 46).
RESOLUTION NO. 271 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 47).
RESOLUTION NO. 272 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 48).
RESOLUTION NO. 273 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 49).
RESOLUTION NO. 274 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 50).
RESOLUTION NO. 275 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 51).
RESOLUTION NO. 276 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 52).
RESOLUTION NO. 277 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 53).
RESOLUTION NO. 278 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 54).
RESOLUTION NO. 279 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 55).
RESOLUTION NO. 280 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 56).
RESOLUTION NO. 281 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 58).
RESOLUTION NO. 283 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 59).
RESOLUTION NO. 284 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 60).
RESOLUTION NO. 285 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 61).
RESOLUTION NO. 286 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 62).
RESOLUTION NO. 287 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 63).
RESOLUTION NO. 288 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 64).
RESOLUTION NO. 289 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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B39 Board granted approval of the Issuance (renewal) of a Class B Certificate of Public
Convenience & Necessity to National Health Transport, Inc. for the operation of a non - emergency
medical transportation service for the period October 19, 2017 through October 18, 2019.
B40 Board granted approval of the Monroe County Purchasing Policy, which includes revisions to
address Federal Provisions imposed by 2 C.F.R. 200 (super circular) when federal funds are utilized.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY UPDATE
C2 Board adopted the following Resolution, by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners, waiving the Planning and Environmental Resources Department application fee for a
Letter of ROGO Exemption, adopted via Resolution 152 -2016, for a period of 180 days, for ROGO
exemption letter applications submitted on or after September 25, 2017, related to a dwelling unit(s)
that sustained damage due to Hurricane Irma, to facilitate recovery from impacts associated with
Hurricane Irma.
RESOLUTION NO. 290 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C5 Board granted approval to allow Coast FBO, LLC (d/b /a Marathon General Aviation) and
Grantair Services, Inc. (d/b /a Marathon Jet Center) to temporarily use terminal and ramp space at the
Florida Keys Marathon International Airport terminal building.
C7 Board adopted the following Resolution, by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners,
waiving building permits fees adopted via Resolution 156 -2017 for 22 types of emergency permits for
180 -days as necessary to facilitate recovery from impacts associated with Hurricane Irma.
RESOLUTION NO. 291 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
CIO Board granted approval of a $4 million dollar loan to the Monroe County Sheriff due to the
extraordinary expenses incurred from Hurricane Irma until such time the funding can be recovered from
federal /state claims and adopted the following Resolutions:
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. A).
RESOLUTION NO. 292-2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. B).
RESOLUTION NO. 293-2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. Q.
RESOLUTION NO. 294-2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
D 1 Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District II
Advisory Committee for one "At Large" appointment.
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D2 Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District III
Advisory Committee for one "At Large" appointment.
D3 Board granted approval of Commissioner Murphy's appointment of Nola Ann Acker to the "At
Large" appointment to the Tourist Development Council District V Advisory Committee.
D4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following Cultural Umbrella Event
Agreements for Fiscal Year 2018, totaling $730,165.00: Community Arts & Culture, Inc., 20 Annual
Afro Roots World Music Festival, in the amount of $19,050.00, April -June 2018, DAC I,IV,V; Lower
Keys Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Big Pine & Lower Keys Island Art Festival, in the amount of
$6,336.00, November 2018, DAC II; Christopher Peterson's Eyecons, Christopher Peterson's
EYECONS, in the amount of $22,063.00, October 2017 -May 2018, DAC I; St. Columba's Episcopal
Church, Inc., Florida Keys Celtic Festival, in the amount of $21,350.00, January- August 2018, DAC III;
Classical Guitar Productions, Florida Keys Guitar Festival, in the amount of $9,894.00, June 2018, DAC
I, III, IV; Friends & Volunteers of Refuges - Florida Keys, Inc., Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges
Outdoor Fest, in the amount of $21,100.00, March 2018, DAC II, V; Fringe Theater of Key West, Inc.,
Fringe Theater Key West, in the amount of $21,750.00, November 2017 -July 2018, DAC I; The Florida
Keys History of Diving Museum, Inc., History of Diving Museum, in the amount of $21,900.00, June
2018 - September 2018, DAC IV, V; I Love Stock Island, Inc., I Love Stock Island, in the amount of
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$21,700.00, December 2017, DAC II; Islamorada Community Entertainment, Inc., ICE Cool
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Entertainment, in the amount of $20,250.00, December 2017 -March 2018, DAC IV, V; Key West
Impromptu Classical Concerts, Inc., Impromptu Classical Concerts 2018 Season, in the amount of
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$20,350.00, January -March 2018, DAC I; Key Largo Downtown Association, Inc., Key Largo Songfest,
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in the amount of $18,050.00, October 2017 - October 2018, DAC V; Key West Art & Historical Society,
Inc., Key West Art & Historical Society Cultural Heritage Series, in the amount of $19,750.00, October
2017 - September 2018, DAC I; Key West Burlesque, Key West Burlesque, in the amount of $22,450.00,
October 2017 -May 2018, DAC I, IV; Key West Garden Club, Inc., Key West Garden Club, in the amount
of $22,005.00, October 2017- Apri12018, DAC I; Key West Literary Seminar, Inc., Key West Literary
Seminar, in the amount of $21,550.00, January 2018, DAC I; Key West Theater & Community Stage,
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Inc., Key West Theater, in the amount of $20,000.00, October 2017 - September 2018, DAC I; Key West
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Botanical Garden Society, Inc., Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, in the amount of
$20,300.00, October 2017 - September 2018, DAC I; The Marathon Community Theatre, Inc., Marathon
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Community Theatre, in the amount of $21,563.00, October 2017 - October 2018, DAC III; Monroe
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Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc., Master Chefs Classic, in the amount of $10,470.00, January -
February 2018, DAC I; The Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society, Inc., Mel Fisher Maritime Museum,
in the amount of $22,450.00, November 2017 - September 2018, DAC I; Morada Way Arts & Cultural
District, Inc., Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, in the amount of $21,300.00, October 2017 - October
2018, DAC IV; Mystery Fest Writers Forum, Inc., Mystery Fest Key West, in the amount of $11,250.00,
June 2018, DAC I; Old Island Restoration Foundation, Inc., Old Island Restoration Foundation, in the
amount of $22,400.00, December 2017 -July 2018, DAC I; Florida Keys Children's Shelter, Inc., Paradise
Paint Out, in the amount of $19,600.00, January 2018, DAC I, II, III, IV, V; Pigeon Key Foundation, Inc.,
Pigeon Key Art Festival, in the amount of $21,300.00, February 2018, DAC III; Florida Keys Community
Concert Band, Inc., Pops in the Park, in the amount of $19,800.00, November 2017- Apri12018, DAC IV,
V; Jumping Joe Productions, Inc., Randy Roberts LIVE!, in the amount of $21,450.00, October 2017 -
September 2018, DAC I; Red Barn Actors' Studio, Inc., Red Barn Theatre, in the amount of $23,050.00,
October 2017 -June 2018, DAC I; Mixdeity LLC, Retrospectacular, in the amount of $18,650.00,
December 2017 -June 2018, DAC I; South Florida Symphony Orchestra, Inc., South Florida Symphony
Orchestra, in the amount of $22,700.00, November 2017 - November 2018, DAC I; Hospice of the Florida
Keys, Inc., Taste Around the World - Keys Style, in the amount of $20,375.00, February 2018, DAC V;
Tennessee Williams Key West Exhibit, Inc., Tennessee Williams Birthday Celebration, in the amount of
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$17,640.00, February- Apri12018, DAC I; Performing Arts Center of Key West, Inc., Tennessee Williams
Theatre, in the amount of $22,400.00, November 2017- Apri12018, DAC I; The Key West — Harry S.
Truman Foundation, Inc., The Little White House Presents, in the amount of $18,606.00, December
2017 -July 2018, DAC I; The Studios of Key West, Inc., The Studios of Key West, in the amount of
$21,750.00, November 2017 -June 2018, DAC I; and, Key West Players, Inc., Waterfront Playhouse, in
the amount $23,563.00, November 2017 -May 2018, DAC I.
D5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to extend Agreement with
Islamorada, Village of Islands for the Anne's Beach Replace /Repair Boardwalk Phase I Project.
D6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement with Reef
Environmental Education Foundation, Inc. for the REEF Marine Conservation Center project to revise
Exhibit A, outlining Scope of Service for the project.
D7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Stuart Newman
Associates, Inc. d/b /a Newman PR to provide public relations agency services which promote tourism,
commencing October 1, 2017.
D8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following District I Destination Event
Agreements for Fiscal Year 2018, totaling $451,000.00: Special Olympics Florida, Inc., 2018 SUP
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Invitational benefiting Special Olympics Florida Monroe, in the amount of $10,000.00, October 2018;
Monroe County Commercial Fishermen, Inc., 13 Annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival, in the amount
of $17,000.00, January 2018; Florida Keys Community College and the Letters "FKCC ", FKCC Swim
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Around Key West, Open Water Swim and Swim Meet, in the amount of $10,000.00, June - September
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2018; Hemingway Sunset Run & Paddleboard Race LLC, Hemingway 5K Sunset Run & Paddleboard
Race, in the amount of $10,000.00, July 2018; International Women's Flag Football Association, Inc.,
Kelly McGillis Classic, in the amount of $10,000.00, January 2018; Sunrise Rotary Foundation of Key
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West, Inc., Key West Brewfest, in the amount of $25,000.00, August- September 2018; Key West Film
Festival Corporation, Key West Film Festival, in the amount of $17,000.00, November 2018; Dolce
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Events LLC, Key West Food and Wine Festival, in the amount of $35,000.00, January 2018; The
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Lodging Association of the Florida Keys & Key West, Inc., Key West Holiday Fest, in the amount of
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$50,000.00, December 2018; Lazy Dog Adventures, LLC, Key West Paddle Classic, in the amount of
$10,000.00, April 2018; Key West Business Guild, Inc., Key West Pride 2018, in the amount of
$50,000.00, June 2018; Multirace LLC, Key West Triathlon TRIKW, in the amount of $17,000.00,
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December 2018; Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc., Mote's 8 th Annual Key West Ocean Fest: A Community
Celebration, in the amount of $17,000.00, April 2018; Bourbon Street Pub, Inc., New Year's Eve Shoe
Drop, in the amount of $17,000.00, December 2018; Powerboat P1 (USA) LLC, P1 AquaX Key West
World Championship, in the amount of $35,000.00, December 2018; Key West Art & Historical Society,
Inc., Papio Kinetic Sculpture Parade, in the amount of $17,000.00, May 2018; MULTIRACE LLC,
Southernmost Marathon & Half lOk /5k, in the amount of $17,000.00, October 2018; The Key Lime
Festival, The Key Lime Festival, in the amount of $17,000.00, June -July 2018; Key West Business Guild,
Inc., Tropical Heat 2018, in the amount of $25,000.00, August 2018; Dolce Events LLC, WINEDINE
Key West, in the amount of $10,000.00, September- October 2018; and, Key West Business Guild, Inc.,
Womenfest 2018, in the amount of $35,000.00, September 2018.
D9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following District II Destination Event
Agreements for Fiscal Year 2018, $20,000.00: Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 14 Annual
Nautical Expo, in the amount of $7,500.00, January 2018; Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 34
Annual Underwater Music Festival, in the amount of $7,500.00, July 2018; and, Phil Peterson's Key
West Poker Run, LLC, 46 Annual Phil Peterson's Key West Poker Run, in the amount of $5,000.00,
September 2018.
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D 10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following District III Destination Event
Agreements for Fiscal Year 2018, totaling $120,000.00: High Five Dragon Boat, LLC, Battle in the Bay
Dragon Boat Festival, in the amount of $10,000.00, June 2018; Marathon Post No. 154, Inc., Coral Head
Musicfest, in the amount of $10,000.00, February 2018; Hawk's Cay Resort Sales, LLC, Heroes Salute
Weekend, in the amount of $30,000.00, August- September 2018; Island Community Church, Inc., Island
Boat Show, in the amount of $10,000.00, January 2018; Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce, Inc.,
Marathon Seafood Festival, in the amount of $40,000.00, March 2018; and, Keys Area
Interdenominational Resources, Inc., Sombrero Beach Run, in the amount of $20,000.00, March 2018.
D 11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following District IV Destination Event
Agreements for Fiscal Year 2018, totaling $125,000.00: Islamorada Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 27
Annual Florida Keys Island Fest, in the amount of $20,000.00, March 2018; Conch Foundation of the
Upper Keys, Inc., Conch Scramble "On The Water" Golf Tournament, in the amount of $10,000.00,
September 2018; Florida Key Poker Paddle, Inc., Florida Keys Poker Paddle, in the amount of
$10,000.00, September 2018; Islamorada Running Company, LLC, Islamorada Half Marathon & I OK,
Beach N' Beer Mile, in the amount of $20,000.00, December 2018; Mad Dog Mandich Fishing Classic,
LLC, Mad Dog Mandich Fishing Classic, in the amount of $10,000.00, October 2018; Mote Marine
Laboratory, Inc., Mote's 2 d Annual Islamorada Ocean Fest: A Community Celebration, in the amount of
$10,000.00, October 2018; Powerboat P1 (USA) LLC, P1 Islamorada Grand Prix, Presented by Mercury
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Racing, in the amount of $20,000.00, August 2018; and, Friends of the Pool, Inc., Swim for Alligator
Lighthouse, in the amount of $25,000.00, September 2018.
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Agreements for Fiscal Year 2018, totaling $55,000.00: Cl Management Group, Inc., Jimmy Johnson's
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National Championship Fishing Week, in the amount of $25,000.00, March 2018; Rotary Club of Key
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Largo Charitable Events, Inc., Key Largo Brew on the Bay, in the amount of $15,000.00, January 2018;
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and, Reef Environmental Education Foundation, Inc., REEF Fest 2018, in the amount of $15,000.00,
September 2018.
D 13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following Multiple District Destination
Event Agreements for Fiscal Year 2018, totaling $140,000.00: Key Largo Merchants Association, Inc.,
Uncorked — Key Largo & Islamorada Food & Wine Festival, in the amount of $40,000.00, January 2018,
DAC V, IV; Key West Half Marathon, LLC, 20 Key West Half Marathon & 5K Run, in the amount of
$55,000.00, January 2018, DAC I, II; and, Key West Tourist Development Association, Inc., Fantasy
Fest, in the amount of $45,000.00, October 2018, DAC II, III.
D14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following District I Turnkey Event
Agreements for Fiscal Year 2018, totaling $450,000.00: Key West Tourist Development Association,
Inc., Fantasy Fest, in the amount of $150,000.00, October 2018; Bauer Restaurant, Inc., Key West
Songwriters Festival, in the amount of $150,000.00, May 2018; and, Super Boat International
Productions, Inc., Key West World Championship Race, in the amount of $150,000.00, November 2018.
D 15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following District V Turnkey Event
Agreements for Fiscal Year 2018, totaling $80,000.00: Key Largo Merchants Association, Inc., Key
Largo's Original Music Festival, in the amount of $40,000.00, May 2018; and, Upper Keys Community
Pool, Inc., Orange Bowl Swim Classic & Winter Training, in the amount of $40,000.00, December 2018 -
January 2019.
D 16 Board granted approval of the appointment of Jerry Lieberman to the "At Large" appointment to
the Tourist Development Council District II Advisory Committee.
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D 17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following Fishing Umbrella Event
Agreements for Fiscal Year 2018, totaling $325,200: Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Big Pine
& Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament, in the amount of $15,000.00, June 2018, DAC II; NWCL LLC,
Cheeca Lodge All American Backcountry Tournament, in the amount of $5,000.00, November 2017,
DAC IV; Loren Rea, Cuda Bowl Fishing Tournament, in the amount of $5,000, February 2018, DAC I;
Loren Rea, Del Brown Permit Tournament, in the amount of $3,500.00, July 2018, DAC I; Golden Fly
Invitational Tarpon Tournament, Inc., Golden Fly Invitational Tarpon Tournament, in the amount of
$3,000, May 2018, DAC IV; Saltwater Fishing Connection, LLC, Islamorada All Tackle Bonefish &
Permit Championship, in the amount of $2,500.00, October 2017, DAC IV; Islamorada Fishing Classics,
Islamorada Fly Dolphin Tournament, in the amount of $5,000.00, July 2018, DAC IV; Islamorada Junior
Sailfish Tournament, Islamorada Junior Sailfish Tournament, in the amount of $6,000.00, December
2017, DAC IV; Islamorada Charter Boat Association, Inc., Islamorada Sailfish Tournament, in the
amount of $15,000.00, November - December 2017, DAC IV; Islamorada Fishing Classics, Islamorada
Spring Classic, in the amount of $5,000.00, April 2018, DAC IV; Islamorada Fishing Classics,
Islamorada Summer Classic, in the amount of $5,000.00, July 2018, DAC IV; Islamorada Women's
Sailfish Tournament, Islamorada Women's Sailfish Tournament, in the amount of $6,000.00, February
2018, DAC IV; Saltwater Fishing Connection, LLC, Jim Bokor Islamorada All Tackle Shoot Out, in the
amount of $2,500.00, March 2018, DAC IV; Key Largo Sailfish Challenge, Key Largo Sailfish
Challenge, in the amount of $6,000.00, January 2018, DAC V; Key West Fishing Tournament, Inc., Key
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West Fishing Tournament, in the amount of $71,500.00, January- November 2018, DAC I; Meat Mayhem
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Inc., Key West Kingfish Mayhem, in the amount of $15,000.00, January 2018, DAC I; Key West Marlin
Tournament, Inc., Key West Marlin Tournament, in the amount of $50,000.00, July 2018, DAC I; Nute
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Holdings LLC, Ladies Tarpon Fly Tournament, in the amount of $3,700.00, June 2018, DAC IV;
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Marathon Offshore Bull & Cow Dolphin Tournament, Inc., Marathon Offshore Bull & Cow Dolphin
Tournament, in the amount of $25,000.00, May 2018, DAC III; Key West & Lower Keys Fishing Guides
Association, Inc., March Merkin Invitational Permit Tournament, in the amount of $3,500.00, March
2018, DAC I; Nick Sheahan Scholarship Fund, Inc., Nick Sheahan Dolphin Rodeo, in the amount of
$17,000.00, May 2018, DAC V; Rob Fordyce, Outdoor Channel Shark Tournament, in the amount of
$5,000.00, March 2018, DAC I; Key West Marlin Tournament, Inc., Marathon Marlin Tournament, in the
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amount of $5,000.00, July 2018, DAC 111; Skipper's Dolphin, LLC, Skipper's Dolphin Tournament, in
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the amount of $17,000.00, June 2018, DAC V; Key West & Lower Keys Fishing Guides Association,
Inc., Sugarloaf Showdown, in the amount of $10,000.00, November 2017, DAC II; Rotary Club of Key
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Largo Charitable Events, Inc., Take Stock in Children Back Country Challenge, in the amount of
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$15,000.00, September 2018, DAC V; and, David Brezicky, Tarponian Tournament, in the amount of
$3,000.00, May 2018, DAC III.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING
& CODE COMPLIANCE
H1 Board re- approved and authorized execution of Amendment No. 2 with Adventure
Environmental, Inc., that was approved at the July 19, 2017 Board of County Commissioners meeting,
due to a scriveners error with the Amendment No. 2 (one missing page).
H2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Professional Services Contract with
Thomas D. Wright to continue to serve as legal counsel for the Contractors' Examining Board with a
change to include services to the Planning Commission.
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE
J1 Board granted approval of a request for an expenditure from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund in
the amount of $500.00, as follows: Florida Missing Children's Day 2017: Statewide, Law Enforcement
sponsored event. Helping raise statewide awareness in the prevention of child abduction and sexual
exploitation.
J2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2017 -2018 Third Amendment to the
Contract for Police Services with Islamorada, Village of islands, Monroe County Sheriffs Office and
Monroe County.
J3 Board granted approval of a request for an expenditure from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund
in the amount of $1,000.00, as follows: Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance: to support the upcoming
county wide event "Keys Cleanup Day" on September 16, 2017. The event aims to mobilize the entire
Keys community in order to clean simultaneously the entire 110 miles of our island chain and promote
community involvement regarding the ongoing coastal and highway trash problem.
J4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2017 -2018 Third Amendment to the
Contract for Law Enforcement and Security Services at Key West International Airport between Monroe
County and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
K1 Board granted approval of Mayor Neugent's reappointment of Shirley Gun to the Climate
Change Advisory Committee, with a term expiring October 1, 2019.
K2 Board adopted the following Resolution supporting state legislation to authorize air medical
rescue pilots and flight nurses to be reclassified as special risk under the Florida Retirement System
rules.
RESOLUTION NO. 295 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
K4 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's reappointment of Robert Glazer to the Climate
Change Advisory Committee representing District 4, with a term expiring October 1, 2019.
K5 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's reappointment of Lisa Kaul to the Climate
Change Advisory Committee representing District 4, with a term expiring October 1, 2019.
K6 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's reappointment of Cynthia McKnight as the
District 4 representative to the Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities, with a term expiring
September 20, 2020.
K7 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's appointment of Van Waddill to the Duck Key
Security District Advisory Board, to fulfill the term of Mary Balazs, through June 15, 2019.
K9 Board granted approval of Commissioner Murphy's reappointment of Vicki Boguszewski to the
Climate Change Advisory Committee, District 5, with a term expiring October 1, 2019.
K10 Board granted approval of Commissioner Murphy's reappointment of Michelle Robinson to the
Climate Change Advisory Committee, with a term expiring October 1, 2019.
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L2 Board granted approval to update the recommendation to the United States Board on Geographic
Names (USBG) to make official the name of Rose Key, an unnamed private island located on the
northeastern end of Key Largo, to reflect the current Mayor's information.
L3 Board granted approval to correct the minutes from February 19, 2014 BOCC meeting (pages 8
& 10) to change the Resolution numbers assigned in the minutes to reflect how they were executed and
processed out.
L4 Board granted approval of the Board of County Commissioner minutes from the special
meeting of June 20, 2017; regular meeting of June 21, 2017; regular meeting of July 19, 2017; and
the special meeting of July 25, 2017.
L5 Board granted approval to dispose of items declared Surplus. Said list is incorporated herein by
reference.
L6 Approval of BOCC Warrants (including payroll) for the month of August 2017, 10026772-
10028134 (AP); 50003192 - 50003348 (PR Checks) 3083613- 3084695 (PR Vouchers); 22425 -22558
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(WC), as follows: 001 General Fund, in the amount of $3,295,331.13; 101 Fine & Forfeiture Fund, in
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the amount of $3,849,874.96; 102 Road & Bridge Fund, in the amount of $414,523.53; 115 TDC
District Two Penny, in the amount of $836,344.48; 116 TDC Admin & Promo 2 Cent, in the amount
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of $671,653.86; 117 TDC District 1,3 Cent, in the amount of $877,258.46; 118 TDC District 2,3 Cent,
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in the amount of $132,534.00; 119 TDC District 3,3 Cent, in the amount of $250,527.53; 120 TDC
District 4,3 Cent, in the amount of $199,928.60; 121 TDC District 5,3 Cent, in the amount of
$225,653.73; 125 Gov Fund Type Grants, in the amount of $322,016.71; 141 Fire & Amb Dist 1 L &M
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Keys, in the amount of $951,436.30; 144 Upper Keys Health Care, in the amount of $633,069.18; 147
Uninc Svc Dist Parks &Rec, in the amount of $145,443.24; 148 Plan, Build, Zoning, in the amount of
$528,214.71; 149 Municipal Policing, in the amount of $544,809.87; 152 Duck Key Security Dist, in
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the amount of $12,431.95; 153 Local Housing Assistance, in the amount of $17,729.60; 157 Boating
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Improvement Fund, in the amount of $7,455.18; 158 Misc Special Revenue Fund, in the amount of
$74,438.12; 160 Environmental Restoration, in the amount of $16,604.33; 163 Court Facilities, in the
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amount of $27,975.60; 164 Drug Abuse Trust Fund, in the amount of $3,492.59; 171 Stock Island
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Wastewater, in the amount of $13,917.49; 175 Long Key Wastewater, in the amount of $628.04; 176
Duck Key MSTU, in the amount of $1,087.74; 180 Building Fund, in the amount of $449,178.25; 304 1
Cent Infra Surtax, in the amount of $461,600.61; 308 Infrastructure Sales Tax Revenue Bond, in the
amount of $945.61; 310 Big Coppitt Wastewater, in the amount of $4,621.88; 311 Duck Key
Wastewater, in the amount of $701.31; 312 Cudjoe Regional WW Proj, in the amount of $12,171.40;
314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds, in the amount of $1,156,508.16; 316 Land Acquisition, in the amount
of $7,500.00; 401 Card Sound Bridge, in the amount of $415,724.16; 403 Marathon Airport, in the
amount of $376,444.94; 404 Key West Intl Airport, in the amount of $1,049,479.35; 406 PFC &
Operating Restrictions, in the amount of $973,487.24; 414 MSD Solid Waste, in the amount of
$1,631,711.73; 501 Worker's Compensation, in the amount of $109,372.78; 502 Group Insurance
Fund, in the amount of $1,422,984.32; 503 Risk Management Fund, in the amount of $202,883.07; 504
Fleet Management Fund, in the amount of $206,328.43; 610 Fire /EMS LOSAP Trust Fund, in the
amount of $5,100.00.
L7 Approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the Month of August, 2017, as follows:
Advertising, in the amount of $2,088,921.77; Bricks & Mortar Projects, in the amount of $197,862.43;
Events, in the amount of $182,362.50; Office Supplies & Operating Costs, in the amount of
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$29,407.44; Personnel Services, in the amount of $107,559.73; Public Relations, in the amount of
$242,856.20; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of $164,250.83; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount
of $18,103.46; Travel, in the amount of $12,856.26; Visitor Information Services, in the amount of
$91,483.69.
L8 Board granted approval of Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority invoices for the Fiscal Year (to
include salaries), relating to the Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System Project, August 2017. The
invoices under $50,000.00 are being provided for information only. Said invoices are incorporated herein
by reference.
L9 Board granted approval of Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority invoices $50,000.00 or over for the
Fiscal Year (to include salaries), relating to the Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System Project, August
2017. Said invoices are incorporated herein by reference.
L10 Approval of BOCC Warrants (Including Payroll) for the month of September, 2017,
10028135- 10028545 (AP); 50003295 - 50003435 (PR Checks) 3084696- 3086322 (PR Vouchers); 22559-
22616 (WC), as follows: 001 General Fund, in the amount of $2,963,402.79; 100 Affordable Housing
Programs, in the amount of $87,701.72, 101 Fine & Forfeiture Fund, in the amount of $218,041.58;
102 Road & Bridge Fund, in the amount of $86,631.58; 115 TDC District Two Penny, in the amount
of $38,201.03; 116 TDC Admin & Promo 2 Cent, in the amount of $56,387.21; 117 TDC District 1,3
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Cent, in the amount of $9,802.16; 118 TDC District 2,3 Cent, in the amount of $11,929.02; 119 TDC
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District 3,3 Cent, in the amount of $27,367.47; 120 TDC District 4,3 Cent, in the amount of
$14,858.33; 121 TDC District 5,3 Cent, in the amount of $20,268.94; 125 Gov Fund Type Grants, in
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the amount of $93,995.25; 141 Fire & Amb Dist 1 L &M Keys, in the amount of $278,877.31; 147
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Uninc Svc Dist Parks &Rec, in the amount of $61,504.80; 148 Plan, Build, Zoning, in the amount of
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$188,716.08; E911 Enhancement Fund, in the amount of $36,164.33; 152 Duck Key Security Dist, in
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the amount of $1,428.94; 157 Boating Improvement Fund, in the amount of $21,081.26; 158 Misc
Special Revenue Fund, in the amount of $16,172.69; 160 Environmental Restoration, in the amount of
$2,520.11; 163 Court Facilities, in the amount of $13,245.45; 164 Drug Abuse Trust Fund, in the
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amount of $522.50; 180 Building Fund, in the amount of $115,302.02; 304 1 Cent Infra Surtax, in the
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amount of $604,648.78; 312 Cudjoe Regional WW Proj, in the amount of $6,777.99; 314 Series 2014
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Revenue Bonds, in the amount of $562,376.25; 401 Card Sound Bridge, in the amount of $19,703.14;
403 Marathon Airport, in the amount of $159,776.33; 404 Key West Intl Airport, in the amount of
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$602,655.21; 406 PFC & Operating Restrictions, in the amount of $687,674.94; 414 MSD Solid
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Waste, in the amount of $841,511.96; 501 Worker's Compensation, in the amount of $51,705.27; 502
Group Insurance Fund, in the amount of $768,487.41; 503 Risk Management Fund, in the amount of
$14,086.98; 504 Fleet Management Fund, in the amount of $45,814.58.
L11 Approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the Month of September, 2017, as
follows: Advertising, in the amount of $0.00; Bricks & Mortar Projects, in the amount of $12,499.61;
Events, in the amount of $11,837.00; Office Supplies & Operating Costs, in the amount of $11,137.24;
Personnel Services, in the amount of $59,621.47; Public Relations, in the amount of $203.70; Sales &
Marketing, in the amount of $10,671.30; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of $8,981.14; Travel, in
the amount of $4,797.95; Visitor Information Services, in the amount of $47,530.00.
L12 Board granted approval to dispose of Board of County Commissioner accounts payable records,
Fiscal Years 2002, 2007, and 2011. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
L13 Board granted approval of Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority invoices $50,000.00 or over for the
Fiscal Year (to include salaries), relating to the Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System Project, September
2017. Said invoices are incorporated herein by reference.
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L14 Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority invoices for the Fiscal Year (to include salaries), relating to the
Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System Project, September 2017. The invoices under $50,000.00 are being
provided for information only. Said invoices are incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
M8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a new annual Agreement with Peebles &
Smith (John Wayne Smith) and Gray Robinson (Dean Cannon) for continuing strategic governmental
consulting and lobbying services on behalf of Monroe County in the legislative and executive
branches of State government effective October 1, 2017.
M9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a new annual Agreement with Capitol
Group, Inc. (Robert Reyes) for continuing strategic governmental consulting and lobbying services on
behalf of Monroe County in the legislative and executive branches of State government effective
October 1, 2017.
N3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a new Right -of -Way Lease Agreement
with Key Marina Development, LLC, and Consent to Assignment of Lease to Florida Keys Quality
Foods, Inc., and to obtain an appraisal for the fair market rental value, for an historic encroachment
upon the Second Avenue public right -of -way in Key Largo, which will operate to terminate all prior
leases.
N4 Board granted approval of contract rate with Division of Administrative Hearings from
$149.00 per hour to $151.00 per hour, effective O cto b e r 1, 2 0 17 , as provided by the contract and
pursuant to F.S. 120.65.
N5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract for the purchase of a lot
described as Block 6, Lot 1, Tropical Bay Third Addition (PB 5 -81) with parcel number 00313650-
000000 for density reduction purposes from Thomas C. Bowie, Barbara B. Hopkins, Kimberly D.
Shacklock, Pamela Beard Jones (f/k/a Pamela K. Lawrence), and the estate of Wade H. Bowie, Jr.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned for the Board of Governors, Fire &
Ambulance District 1 meeting.
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FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire & Ambulance District 1 convened. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Danny Kolhage, Commissioner David Rice, Mayor George Neugent, Vice
Mayor Bruce Halle and Councilwoman Katie Scott.
G1 Chief James Callahan addressed the Board concerning approval to renew the EMS Billing
Supervisor Employment Agreement /Contract with Jan Purdin for a period of thirty-six (36) months
effective August 19, 2017 through August 20, 2020. Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and
seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval and authorizing execution of the Agreement. Motion
carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Fire & Ambulance District 1 Board of
Governors was adjourned.
The Board of County Commissioner meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
B9 Judith Clarke, Director of Engineering Services & Roads, addressed the Board concerning
approval to negotiate a Contract with EAC Consulting, Inc., the highest ranked respondent for
Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the 1st Street /Bertha Street (Key West) Roadway
Improvement Project. If successful negotiations cannot be reached approval is requested to negotiate
a Contract with the next highest ranked respondent until successful negotiations are reached. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting
approval and authorizing execution of the contract. Motion carried unanimously.
Board directed Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, to report to the Board, at every commission
meeting, on the total amount of hurricane related expenses that have occurred, an estimate of how much is
going to be subject to FEMA recovery, how much we have actually received from FEMA and to include
the gas tax issue to monitor the county's financial situation.
B 11 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting
approval and authorizing execution of a Task Order with EAC Consulting, Inc. for Engineering Design
and Permitting Services for the No Name Key Culvert Replacement Project. This Task Order is being
awarded in accordance with the Continuing Contract for On Call Professional Engineering Services
in the maximum not to exceed amount of $88,436.68. Motion carried unanimously.
B23 The following individual addressed the Board concerning approval of a Task Order No. 2017 -01,
with McFarland Johnson, Inc., in the amount of $116,800.00 for Engineering Design Services consisting
of design, environmental, permitting and bid phase for the construction of a four (4) Bay Car Wash
Facility at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport to be used by the Airport's rental car
companies and Monroe County Public Works. Funding for this project is Florida Department of
Transportation Grant No. GOG88 (80 %) and Monroe County Public Works (20 %): Dotti Moses. Don
DeGraw, Director of Airports; and, Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board.
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After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval and authorizing execution of the Task Order. Motion carried unanimously.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY UPDATE
C4 Kelly McKinnon, Executive Director of Pigeon Key, gave a Power Point Presentation on the
hurricane damage to Pigeon Key.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVAL
B38 The following individuals addressed the Board concerning approval of the Fiscal Year 2018
Contracts with non -profit organizations funded by the Board of County Commissioners through
recommendations of the Human Services Advisory Board in the amount of $2,000,000.00: Eugene Kyle,
Esquire, representing Dr. Michael Hernandez; Dr. Michael Hernandez, M.D.; Cortney Davis, Wayne
Landrum and Maryanne Moody. Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; and, Laura DeLoach- Hartle, Sr.
Administrator Grants & Special Projects addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to accept the entire HSAB listing for the
non - profits as it stands, with the exception AHEC (Florida Key Area Health Education Center, in the
amount of $68,000.00), as follows: Literacy Volunteers, in the amount of $40,000.00; Keys to be the
Change, in the amount of $55,000.00; Star of the Sea Foundation, in the amount of $100,000.00; Grace
Jones Day Care Center, in the amount of $55,000.00; Autism Society of the Keys, in the amount of
$30,000.00; VNA & Hospice of the Florida Keys, Inc., in the amount of $190,000.00; Samuel's House, in
the amount of $100,000.00; Voices for Florida Keys Children, in the amount of $15,000.00; Monroe
Association of ReMARCable Citizens, Inc., in the amount of $190,000.00; Aids Help, in the amount of
$60,000.00; Heart of the Keys /Marathon Recreation Center, in the amount of $40,000.00; Independence
Cay, in the amount of $30,000.00; Keys Area Interdenominational Resources, in the amount of
$30,000.00; Good Health Clinic, in the amount of $96,000.00; Kids Come First in the Keys, Inc., in the
amount of $33,000.00; Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, in the amount of $90,000.00; Wesley House
Family Services, in the amount of $160,000.00; Burton Memorial United Methodist Church, in the
amount of $12,000.00; Domestic Abuse Shelter of the Florida Keys, in the amount of $60,000.00; Boys &
Girls Club, in the amount of $110,000.00; Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition, in the amount of
$40,000.00; Womankind, in the amount of $140,000.00; Florida Keys Children's Shelter, in the amount
of $189,000.00; Guidance /Care Center — The Heron, Assisted Living Facility Program, in the amount of
$47,000.00; and, Anchors Aweigh Club, in the amount of $20,000.00. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
Yes
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Abstain
Mayor Neugent
Yes
Motion carried.
Board directed staff to investigate the legal issues involving AHEC.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
K11 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of an Interlocal (ILA) between Monroe
County and City of Marathon transferring 53 Affordable Housing ROGO Allocations from Monroe
County to the City of Marathon. Unit breakdown by income levels is expected to be: 8 very low; 8 low;
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33 median; and, 4 moderate. This ILA is proposed by Seaward Properties Redevelopment. This is not a
low income housing tax credit (LIHTC) project. Chuck Lindsey, City Manager, City of Marathon,
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Murphy granting approval and authorizing execution of the ILA, with an additional bullet
point that the allocations transferred under this agreement satisfy the county's obligation under the 3 80
Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
ENGINEERING /ROADS & BRIDGES
R2 Christopher Rosenberg, MS, District 6 Work Program Administrator with the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT), made a Power Point Presentation presenting the Tentative Five Year Work Program
for Fiscal Years 2018 /2019 through 2022/2023. The following individual addressed the Board: Dotti Moses.
Board discussed Sea Oats Beach section of US 1 and the Snake Creek Bridge. Harold Desdune, PE, FDOT
District 6 Director, and Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board. Mr. Gastesi and the Board thanked FDOT for all of
their work post Hurricane Irma. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and
seconded by Commissioner Rice to approve the Five Year Work Program. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
M7 Rhonda Haag, Director Sustainability and Projects, addressed the Board concerning direction of
findings from Phase IIIA of the Canal Management Master Plan, including the "2017 List of Canals
not Meeting the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Criteria for Dissolved Oxygen ",
provided by AMEC Foster Wheeler Environment and Infrastructure, Inc. for services funded by
EPA Grant X7- OOD40915, and made a Power Point Presentation. Greg Corning PE, Field Engineer; and
Stephen Hanks PE, Senior Engineer, representing AMEC Foster Wheeler Environment and Infrastructure,
Inc., addressed the Board. Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board. The following individuals addressed the
Board: Dotti Moses, representing the Key Largo Federation; Stuart Schaffer, representing the Sugarloaf
Shores Property Owner's Association; and Bill Hunter. After discussion, Board directed staff to continue
to move forward on the project.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY UPDATE
Ms. Clarke addressed the Board concerning the following two items:
C1 Approval to ratify the Staging Site Leases for properties located on Rockland Key (Rockland
Operations, LLC); Cudjoe Key (Frank Dirico); and, Ramrod Key (Boundary LTD) as needed for debris
collection and clean up from Hurricane Irma.
C6 Approval of an Addendum to Agreement for Disaster Response and Recovery Services with
AshBritt, Inc. to provide for reimbursement of the monthly license fee for Temporary Disaster Storage
and Reduction at Cemex property.
The following individuals addressed the Board: Dottie Moses, representing the Key Largo
Federation; and Bart Smith, representing AshBritt, Inc. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board.
C1 /6 After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner
Rice granting approval to ratify the Staging Site Leases and granting approval of the Addendum to
Agreement with AshBritt, Inc. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
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Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning the bond with Ashbritt, Inc. The following
individual addressed the Board: Randy Perkins representing AshBritt, Inc. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to not find AshBritt in default
of their contract. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers
Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
Yes
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Neugent
No
Motion carried.
Board directed staff to pursue discussions with FDOT and AshBritt to take advantage of their
capability and capacity further north so that they can continue to use the Rockland site and perhaps move
more FDOT workers into Big Pine Key a little quicker.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
M2 Ms. Haag addressed the Board concerning the potential for a PACE Program (Property Assessed
Clean Energy). Erin Deady, AICP, Esquire, LEED AP, made a Power Point Presentation titledMulti-
Provider PACE: How it Works, What's the Status? The following individuals addressed the Board:
Devesh Nirmul, representing Renew Financial; Mercedes Mujica, representing Comfort Service & Repair;
Mel Montague, representing Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe (FIRM); Alison Higgins, representing the
City of Key West; Alicia Betancourt, representing Monroe County Climate Change Advisory Committee;
Lisa Kaul, representing SALT Service, Inc.; Conrad DeSantis, representing FL PACE Funding Agency;
Mike Antheil, representing Renovate America; and, Kate Wesner, representing Ygrene Energy Fund.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice to
move forward on the PACE Program. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY UPDATE
C3 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution relating to sign code
regulations, declaring zoning in progress for a period of one hundred eighty days to defer processing
of sign code permits, directing county staff to study and recommend amendments to the county's land
development regulations governing permitted signs, and to authorize the placement of temporary signs in
the interim. Mayte Santamaria, Sr. Director Planning & Environmental Resources; and, Christine Hurley,
Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board. After discussion, the item was continued to the
next Board meeting. (Item was reconsidered later in the meeting).
C8 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning direction to schedule a Public Hearing to consider
adoption of an Ordinance to amend the Monroe County Code to require use of metal roof materials for
repairs and replacement roofs. Mr. Gastesi and Steve Williams, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the
Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Mayor Neugent to
schedule a Public Hearing on November 14, 2017. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
01 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending MCC §2-
347(e)(2) and (h)(5); and replacing (1)(1)f relating to competitive bidding procedures. There were
public speakers. Mr. Shillinger and Christine Limbert- Barrows, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the
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Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner
Rice to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 020 -2017
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
02 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 26 of
the Monroe County Code, Waterways, creating Article VI of that chapter, establishing a Municipal
Service Benefit Unit for the collection of special non -ad valorem assessments for the canal
restoration program, and authorizing the creation of assessment areas in the future. There were no
public speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to
adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers
Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
Yes
Commissioner Murphy
No
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Neugent
Yes
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 021 -2017
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
03 A Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance, by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners, amending the Monroe County Land Use District (Zoning) Map from Suburban
Commercial (SC) to Mixed Use (MU), for property located at 28500 & 28540 Overseas Highway, Little
Torch Key, Mile Marker 28.5 Oceanside, legally described as parcels of land in a part of U.S.
Government Lot 6, Section 28, Township 66 South, Range 29 East, Little Torch Key, Monroe County,
Florida, having real estate numbers 00113570- 000000, 00113570- 000100, 00113570-000200,
00 113590-000000 and 00113620- 000000, as proposed by Patrick R. And Diane Colee, Dolphin
Marina Associates LTD and Torch Key Properties LTD). There were no public speakers. Mr.
Shillinger advised the Board that the item was withdrawn by the applicant.
04 A Public Hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Monroe
County (County) Code of Ordinances, deleting the Idle Speed/No Wake zone for Manmade
Waterbodies, and adding language to create a Slow Speed/Minimum Wake zone for All Man- Made
Canals Less Than 75' in Width. There were no public speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner
Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to continue the item to the January 17, 2018 meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
05 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution for a Budget amendment of Fiscal
Year 2017 Long Key Wastewater Fund 315. There were no public speakers. Motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to adopt the following Resolution. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 296 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
06 A Public Hearing was held to declare that an emergency exists in accordance with F.S.
125.66(3) and approval to enact an Ordinance retroactive to September 4, 2017 amending Chapter 1I-
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Emergency Management and Emergency Service of the Monroe County Code to amend Section 11 -2 to
provide for disaster- generated debris removal from canals in order to protect public health and safety. Mr.
Shillinger and Cynthia Hall, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the Board. The following individual
addressed the Board: Dotti Moses. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded
by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Ordiance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 023 -2017
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
07 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance, by the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners, amending Chapter 103 -1, "Temporary housing;" to allow a temporary emergency
housing on parcels with an already issued, unexpired building permit for the construction of a dwelling unit;
to allow the temporary emergency housing to connect to central sewer, onsite system or utilize holding tanks;
to allow one temporary emergency housing unit for each lawful dwelling unit to be occupied by County
residents who have been displaced by the natural or manmade disaster damages; and to allow the placement
of temporary emergency housing on vacant residential properties limited to travel trailers, RVs or similar
sheltering units provided and licensed by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); adopted
pursuant to Section 125.66, F.S. emergency enactment procedures; providing for severability; providing for
repeal of conflicting provisions; providing for transmittal to the Secretary of State; providing for inclusion in
the Monroe County Code; providing for an effective date. There were no public speakers. Ms. Santamaria 0
addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice to R
adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
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CLOSED SESSION
I1 Mr. Shillinger announced the Attorney - Client Closed Session in the matter of Donald Davis v
Monroe County, Case No. CA M04-379 and read the required language into the record pursuant to F.S.
286- 011(8). Mr. Shillinger announced that the following persons would be present at the meeting: the
County Commissioners, County Administrator Roman Gastesi, County Attorney Bob Shillinger,
Assistant County Attorneys Derek Howard, Steve Williams and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Neugent declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session, the
meeting was re- opened.
12 Mr. Shillinger announced the Attorney - Client Closed Session in the matter of Denenberg v.
Marine Mammal Conservancy, Inc., et al., Circuit Court Case 14 -CA -364 -P and read the required
language into the record pursuant to F.S. 286- 011(8). Mr. Shillinger announced that the following persons
would be present at the meeting: the County Commissioners, County Administrator Roman Gastesi,
County Attorney Bob Shillinger, Assistant County Attorneys Derek Howard, Steve Williams and a
certified court reporter.
Mayor Neugent declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session, the
meeting was re- opened.
I3 Mr. Shillinger requested that the Board continue the Attorney - Client Closed Session in the matter
of Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL vs. Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Department,
et al., Case No. CA -K -17 -631 to the November meeting. Board agreed to continue the matter to the
November meeting.
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I4 Mr. Shillinger announced the Attorney - Client Closed Session in the matter of In re: Energy3,
LLC, Case Number 17- 8986 -RAM and read the required language into the record. Mr. Shillinger
announced that the following persons would be present at the meeting: the County Commissioners,
County Administrator Roman Gastesi, County Attorney Bob Shillinger, Assistant County Attorney
Christine Limbert- Barrows and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Neugent declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session, the
meeting was re- opened.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY UPDATE
C9 Rich Jones, Sr. Administrator Marine Resources, addressed the Board concerning a Resolution, by
the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, authorizing additional temporary emergency marine
debris removal staging areas on parcels of land, as approved by Monroe County, for the collection, storage,
and transfer of vessels and marine debris related to Hurricane Irma, effective October 18, 2017, for a duration
of up to 180 days. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by
Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
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E1 Lisa Tennyson, Legislative Affairs & Grants Acquisition Director, advised the Board that staff
travelled to Tallahassee last week to begin discussion on recovery related needs, as well as our normal
legislative priorities. A number of issues were discussed, primarily FEMA related issues; appropriations
for the new EOC; housing, and marine debris removal. Ms. Tennyson advised the Board that Marty
Senterfitt, Director of Emergency Management, gave testimony to the Special Select Committee on
Hurricane Response. Ms. Tennyson advised the Board that they plan to continue with the request for $20
million in water quality to support Forever Florida Funding, to accept our $5 million dollars and continue
to seek normal appropriations. Ms. Tennyson advised the Board that the Cabinet has tentatively
scheduled their meeting here in Monroe County on November 7, 2017; Representative Raschein and
Senator Flores will hold their delegation meeting in Monroe County on November 1, 2017; and the weeks
of November 6 13 and December 4 are committee meetings.
E2 Mr. Wilson advised the Board that he wanted to dispel the rumor that sewer systems were not
working around the County. He advised the Board that all the systems were fine. The Cudjoe Project has
been delayed due to the storm, but it may be completed by December. Bernstein Park suffered some
significant damages and that Harry Harris Park will be out of commission for some time. Staff is working
through every construction project and what the effect of the storm is going to have on the projects. He
advised that all of the transfer stations have been accepting individual resident's debris, at no charge,
when they choose to bring it in themselves. Board directed Mr. Wilson to continue to accept the debris at
no charge until the commission decides the last day for debris pickup. Board also directed Mr. Wilson to
discuss with FEMA whether regular yard waste pick up, by our regular service providers, can be covered
by FEMA since it is being weighed in. Board thanked Mr. Wilson and staff for all of their hard work.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
K3 The following individual addressed the Board concerning approval of a Reimbursement
Agreement with Duck Key Property Owner's Association (DKPOA) to reimburse for replacement and
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repair costs for 12 "No Wake" Markers: Dotti Moses. Mr. Jones, Mr. Shillinger and Ms. Limbert- Barrows
addressed the Board. After discussion, the item was continued to next month meeting to allow staff to vet
through the Duck Key Security District's Advisory Board whether this meets a security purpose and to
determine if they will make a recommendation to reimburse the Property Owner's Association out of the
Security District's fund.
STAFF REPORTS
E3 Bryan Cook, Employee Services Director, advised the Board that Employee Services contacted
each employee (BOCC) to check on their status post Hurricane Irma and found that there are twelve
employees that are completely homeless. These employees were helped to get into the FEMA rental
assistance. Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board.
Board discussed complaints received about people having difficulty getting rental assistance from
FEMA. Ms. Hurley addressed the Board and advised that Matt Masoud will be handling the human
services side and Shannon Weiner will be working on transitioning individual assistance to the human
services side. Mr. Gastesi advised the Board that they will send out an Organizational Chart with contact
information.
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that FEMA has about 40,000 registrations, with about 14,000 approved. She also advised the Board that
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are actively looking for locations for the placement of the trailers. Mr. Gastesi advised the Board that there
is an individual assistance cap of $33,300.00 from FEMA at this time, depending on the individuals
situation. Mr. Gastesi and Mr. Landry advised the Board of the new direct lease program offered by
FEMA. If an individual is eligible for a direct lease, the lease is not counted against the $33,300.00 cap.
Mr. Wilson and Ms. Santamaria addressed the Board concerning "mini base camps" for relief workers.
PUBLIC HEARING
PI A Public Hearing was held for ratification of the annual rate Resolution No. 231 -2017 approved by
the Board at their budget hearing held September 27, 2017 to continue the imposition of wastewater
assessments for all previously approved assessment rolls including East & West Long Key; No Name
Key; Middle /Big Torch Key; Expanded parcels within Cudjoe Regional; Cudjoe Regional Inner &
Outer Islands including Supplemental; Big Coppitt and Duck Key & Supplemental and the Stock
Island service areas. There were no public speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to ratify the Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
K8 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of Commissioner Carruther's
appointment of Jimmy Weekley to the Tourist Development Council as the elected municipality
official, replacing Peter Batty who has recently resigned, with a term expiring September 20, 2021. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting
approval of the appointment. Motion carried unanimously.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
M1 Mr. Gastesi referred the Board to his Monthly Report for October 2017. Mr. Gastesi advised the
Board that staff is writing an after action report on Hurricane Irma and that staff will be talking with the
Commissioners. He advised the Board that the two major issues during the storm were communication
and the re -entry program and that staff will be working on these two issues. Mr. Gastesi advised the Board
that he has invited John Rizzo, from the Key West Weather Station, to give a presentation at next month's
meeting on the storm and what was experienced. Board discussed the KOTS issue.
M3 The following individual addressed the Board concerning approval a Contract with Adventure
Environmental, Inc. for the backfilling of canal 75 in Key Largo for $1,216,000.00, funded in full by the
$1.5 million Department of Environmental Protection Stewardship Grant LP44073: Dotti Moses. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting
approval and authorizing execution of the Contract. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Neugent
Yes
Motion carried.
M4 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting
approval and authorizing execution of a 1 -year $0 time extension Change Order No. 1 to the contract
with Adventure Environmental, Inc. for the C83 canal restoration project in Key Largo, to place the air
curtain installation on hold to allow time for consideration of a potential canal skimming program.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Neugent
Yes
Motion carried.
M5 The following individual addressed the Board concerning approval to enter into a Contract with
Michael Baker International, Inc. for professional mobile LiDAR elevation, surveying and mapping
services for County roads and facilities, including a roadway asset management program, in the
amount of $530,886.43, of which $425,000.00 is budgeted in Sustainability Fund 102 and $105,886.43 is
budgeted in Engineering & Roads Fund 102: Bill Hunter. Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval and authorizing execution of the Contract. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
M6 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting
approval and authorizing execution of a $57,402.00 Task Order 45 for construction, engineering,
inspection and administration services for the Canal 75 backfilling project in Key Largo, under the on-
call contract with Amec Foster Wheeler, Inc. for Category B canal infrastructure engineering services,
funded in full by the $1.5 million Department of Environmental Protection Stewardship Grant LP44073.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner Kolhage
Commissioner Murphy
Commissioner Rice
Mayor Neugent
Motion carried.
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Yes
Yes
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
NI Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney Report for October 2017. Mr. Shillinger
advised the Board that the City of Marathon requested that the County Attorney's Office consider
appearing as an amicus in their takings case (Beyer case). He advised the Board that the underlying
regulation that they are being sued for was a county regulation that the COM inherited when they
incorporated and that it will have applicability to the County. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice
and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the request. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that his office submitted a brief to the 3r District Court of
Appeals on the plastic bag case and that oral arguments are set for December 13, 2017.
C3 Mr. Shillinger requested that the Board reconsider approving the Resolution relating to sign
code regulations, declaring zoning in progress for a period of one hundred eighty days to defer
processing of sign code permits, directing county staff to study and recommend amendments to the
county's land development regulations governing permitted signs, and to authorize the placement of
temporary signs in the interim that was postponed to next month. He requested that the Board approve the
Resolution, but modified to only be in effect until November 14, 2017. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Resolution as
amended. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers No
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Neugent
Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 298 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
N2 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution establishing rules to
facilitate holding public meetings by means of communications media technology. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the
following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 299 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Q Commissioner Murphy congratulated Patricia Eables, Assistant County Attorney, for the excellent
contract with the Mandalay property. Commissioner Murphy also congratulated Kathy Peters on the
preparation of this month's agenda.
Commissioner Carruthers requested that staff contact FDOT to put up signage, for the key deer in
Big Pine Key, that says slow down and also request that they expedite the replacement/repair of the
fencing.
Commissioner Carruthers asked whether there could be a schedule on debris pickup so that the
citizens could know when to expect pickup in their neighborhoods.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
R1 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an attorney client closed session in the matter of In re: Sugarloaf
Wi -Fi, Inc., assignee of Keys Wi -Fi, Inc. v. Board of Commissioners of Monroe County, Case No.
2017 -CA -714 -K at the regularly scheduled BOCC meeting on November 14, 2017 in Key West, FL at
1:30 pm or as soon thereafter as may be heard. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded 0
by Commissioner Rice to hold the closed session. Motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Key West, Florida
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m.
at the Harvey Government Center. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Heather
Carruthers, Commissioner Danny Kolhage, Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, Commissioner 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.
PRESENTATION TO MAYOR NEUGENT
COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
A/B The Commissioners thanked Mayor Neugent for his service, especially during and after
Hurricane Irma, and presented him with a gift.
Mayor Neugent announced that Coldwell Banker Smith Charity Foundation, Ocean Reef
Community Foundation and the Florida Keys Recovery Foundation have funds to distribute to those
impacted by Hurricane Irma, and that the application is available online at www.00ddeedsinthekeys.or .
COMMISSION ORGANIZATION
C1 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to
nominate Commissioner Rice as Mayor for the Board of County Commissioners. Motion carried
unanimously. Motion was then made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice to
nominate Commissioner Murphy as Mayor Pro Tem for the Board of County Commissioners. Motion
carried unanimously. Board adopted the following Resolution electing the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for
the Board of County Commissioners.
RESOLUTION NO. 300 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C2 Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt
the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk of the Board to sign all warrants, legal
documents and any other necessary papers and documents; and stating that the presently authorized
signatures validating County checks are hereby continued for sixty days from this date in order to
meet payroll and necessary obligations. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 301 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C3 Board discussed the Board of County Commissioners monthly meeting dates for 2018. Bob
Shillinger, County Attorney; and Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to
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approve the 3r week schedule for the monthly meeting date, but changing the November 21, 2017 meeting
date to November 20, 2017. Motion carried unanimously. The monthly meeting dates are attached hereto.
CLOSED SESSIONS
N2 Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that the Attorney - Client Closed Session in the matter of
Sugarloaf Wi- Fi, Inc., assignee of Keys Wi -Fi, Inc. v. Board of Commissioners of Monroe County,
Case No. 2017 -CA -714 -K was resolved by the courts.
N1 Mr. Shillinger requested that the Attorney - Client Closed Session in the matter of Board of
County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL vs. Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Department, et al., Case
No. CA -K -17 -631 be continued to the December meeting.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy to delete Item N2 from the agenda and to continue Item N 1 to the December meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
DI Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting
approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
El Presentation of Years of Service Award for 15 years of service to Rick Hickman, Firefighter EMT
E2 Presentation of 3rd Quarter Employee Service Award to Michael Basham, Supervisor of Solid
Waste and Recycling.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting
approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
F1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Third Amendment, Second Renewal
Agreement with CPI -U adjustment of 2.1% with EE & G Environmental Services, LLC for
professional beach cleaning, maintenance and beautification at Higgs Beach, Key West including the
children's fenced in play area/beach side on weekends. TDC is the funding source.
F2 Board granted approval to reject the lowest bid as non - responsive and to award bid and approve a
Contract with New Life Painting & Home Improvement, Inc. for the painting and additional exterior
repairs of the Marathon Government Center Building in the amount of $49,888.00, funded by the one-
cent infrastructure tax.
F3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the State of Florida Department of
Transportation Joint Participation Agreement Number GOR02 providing funding of $400,000.00 for
Marathon Airport Storage /Maintenance Building at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport,
to be funded 80% FDOT and 20% Marathon Airport Operating funds.
F4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the State of Florida Department of
Transportation Joint Participation Agreement Number GOR03 providing funding of $30,000.00 for Key
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West International Airport Taxiway Rehab, to be funded 50% FDOT and 50% Key West International
Airport operating funds.
F5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the State of Florida Department of
Transportation Joint Participation Agreement Number GOR04 providing funding of $230,000.00 for Key
West International Airport Building and Security Improvements, to be funded 50% FDOT and 50%
Key West Airport operating funds.
F6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the State of Florida Department of
Transportation Joint Participation Agreement Number GOR05 providing funding of $130,000.00 for Key
West International Airport Terminal Building Improvements, to be funded 50% FDOT and 50% Key
West Airport operating funds.
F7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the State of Florida Department of
Transportation Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement Number One to Contract Number GOE77
providing increased funding of $300,000.00 for Planning Studies at the Key West International
Airport, to be funded 50% FDOT and 50% Key West Airport operating funds.
F8 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the write -off of 124 Fire Rescue air
ambulance accounts receivable for Calendar Year 2013, totaling $951,673.39 from Fire and Forfeiture
Fund. (In Calendar Year 2013, $1,957,270.93 was collected and deposited into accounts receivable.)
RESOLUTION NO. 302 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
F9 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the write -off of 434 Fire Rescue ground
ambulance accounts receivable for Calendar Year 2013, totaling $279,375.88 from Fire and Ambulance
District 1 L &M Key Fund (141). (In Calendar Year 2013, $526,392.92 was collected and
deposited into accounts receivable.)
RESOLUTION NO. 303 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
F10 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the write -off of 105 accounts receivable
covering the time period of 2014 through August 2017 totaling $1,086,179.69 for Monroe County
residents who qualified for the Trauma Star Air Ambulance Waiver Program. From January 1, 2014
through August 31, 2017, the amount of $12,007,635.70 was collected and deposited into accounts
receivable for Trauma Star services.
RESOLUTION NO. 304 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
F11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Jacobs Project Management Co.'s Task Order
No. 12/15 -15 for the Services Authorized: Baggage Conveyor System Upgrade- Design Assessment and
Construction Phase Services PSO415 in the amount of $50,504.00 to be funded 100% by Passenger
Facility Charge (PFC 416).
F12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a three year Airport Operating Agreement
with Lyft, Inc. to operate its transportation network business at the Key West International Airport
effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020.
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F13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a three year Airport Operating Agreement
with Rasier -DC, LLC (Uber) to operate its transportation network business at the Key West International
Airport effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020.
F14 Board granted approval to ratify the Second Amendment to the Contract for Professional
Services with Architects Design Group, Inc. (ADG), for the revised design and budget of a new
Emergency Operations Center in Marathon.
F15 Board granted approval of the second option to renew the Contract with Air Mechanical &
Service Corp. for central air conditioning maintenance and repairs at Middle Keys facilities with a
2.1% CPI -U adjustment. Ad valorem is the funding source.
F16 Board granted approval to exercise the first option to renew the Contract with Maverick United
Elevator, LLC. for complete elevator service maintenance with a 2.1% CPI -U adjustment. Ad valorem
is the funding source.
F17 Board granted approval to negotiate a Contract with Biltmore Construction Company Inc., the
highest ranked respondent, for Construction Manager at Risk Services for a new Plantation Key Judicial
Courthouse and Detention Facility. If negotiations are not successful, approval to negotiate with next
ranked respondent. 0
F18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Disposal
of Remains between Allen Funeral Directors, LLC, d/b /a Allen -Beyer Funeral Home and Monroe CL
County BOCC/Monroe County Social Services to extend the term of the agreement by two years to a <
contract period of October 16, 2017 through October 15, 2019.
F19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for
Disposal of Remains between Dean -Lopez Funeral Home and Monroe County BOCC /Monroe County
Social Services to extend the term of the agreement by two years to a contract period of October 16,
2017 through October 15, 2019.
F20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for
Disposal of Remains between Castillo & Thurston's Key West Mortuary and Monroe County
BOCC /Monroe County Social Services to extend the term of the agreement by two years to a contract
period of October 16, 2017 through October 15, 2019.
F21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Fourth Amendment, Third Renewal
Agreement with Black Fire Protection, Inc. for "Full Maintenance — Fire Protection Systems ". The
contract amount is adjusted for CPI by 2.1 %. Ad valorem is the funding source.
F22 Board granted approval for the Key West, Marathon, and Key Largo Branch Libraries to close
at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 22, 2017.
F23 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Fiscal Year 2018 Agreement with
Monroe Council of the Arts Corporation d/b /a Florida Council of the Arts in the amount of
$72,765.00.
F25 Board granted approval of the monthly Change Orders for the months of September through
October, reviewed by the County Administrator /Assistant Administrator. Said report is incorporated
herein by reference.
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F26 Board adopted the following Resolution requesting the Florida Department of Transportation and
United States Department of Transportation to replace the Snake Creek Bridge with a fixed bridge or
tunnel to allow an unrestricted flow of vehicle and vessel traffic and that can accommodate two north
bound lanes of evacuating traffic.
RESOLUTION NO. 305 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
F27 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment #001 to Nutrition Service
Incentive Program Contract US -1751 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc., and Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners /Monroe County Social Services for the contract year 2017 (01/01/17 through
12/31/17) to de- obligate $976.54. This changes the contract amount from $33,463.01 to $32,486.47.
F28 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 4002 to Older Americans Act
Contract AA -1729 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc., and Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners /Monroe County Social Services to increase funding by $1,117.24 for the 2017 contract
period (01/01/17- 12/31/17). This amendment changes the total contract funding from $637,986.44 to
$639,103.68.
F29 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement with Florida
Keys Healthy Start Coalition, Inc., to extend the Fiscal Year 2017 Grant Agreement period and
unexpended budget, $2,750.00, through October 31, 2017.
F31 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing for Budget Amendments for various
funds in Fiscal Year 2018
F32 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the transfer of funds and the receipt of unanticipated
funds:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 306 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 307 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 233 -2017 (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 308 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 309 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 310 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 311 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 312 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 313 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 314 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 315 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 317 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 318 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 319 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 320 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 321 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 322 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 323 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 324 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 325 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 326 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 327 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 328 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 329 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 330 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 331 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 332 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 333 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
F33 Board granted approval of a General Fund Transfer for the Sheriff to transfer funds for Fiscal
Year 2017 between functional distributions in accordance with F.S. chapter 30.49(2)(a).
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
G3 Board granted approval to ratify and authorized execution of an Agreement with DRC
Emergency Services, LLC to provide Disaster Response and Recovery service and to perform services in
the area of MM 16- MM40 as needed in order to continue debris collection and hauling in this area upon
removal of the Florida Department of Transportation contractors that were previously handling debris
services.
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G4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 5 to the Contract with M.T.
Causley, Inc., to modify Section II, Scope of Services, to add emergency protective measures following
Hurricane Irma.
G9 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 Chapter 7(B) Emergency
Purchases of the Monroe County Purchasing Policy.
G11 Board adopted the following Resolution approving the airport policy for distribution of American
Association of Airport Executives & Airports Council International Hurricane disaster Relief Grant Funds
as set forth by the Director of Airports, and adopted the following Resolution concerning the receipt of
unanticipated funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 334 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
RESOLUTION NO. 334A -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
L1 Board adopted the following Resolution altering existing election precinct lines to follow
census lines at the request of the Supervisor of Elections.
RESOLUTION NO. 335-2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
01 Board granted approval of the reappointment of Susan Harrison and Debby Goodman to the
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Board.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Pi Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County Board
of County Commissioners and the State of Florida, Department of Health for operation of the
Monroe County Health Department - Contract Year 2017 -2018.
COUNTY CLERK
RI Board granted approval of the Board of County Commissioner minutes from the regular
meeting of August 16, 2017; budget meeting of September 5, 2017; special meeting of September 27,
2017; and the final budget meeting of September 27, 2017.
R2 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the Month of October
2017, as follows: Advertising, in the amount of $2,435,578.66; Bricks & Mortar Projects, in the
amount of $563,432.14; Events, in the amount of $49,672.46; Office Supplies & Operating Costs, in
the amount of $50,073.30; Personnel Services, in the amount of $110,199.31; Public Relations, in the
amount of $226,888.29; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of $260,610.88; Telephone & Utilities, in
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the amount of $15,175.26; Travel, in the amount of $22,321.97; Visitor Information Services, in the
amount of $103,508.72.
R3 Board granted approval to dispose of items declared surplus. Said list is incorporated herein by
reference.
R4 Board granted approval BOCC Warrants (Including Payroll) for the Month of October 2017,
10028546- 10029607 (AP); 50003436 - 50003592 (PR Checks) 3086323 - 3088098 (PR Vouchers); 22617-
22684 (WC), as follows: 001 General Fund, in the amount of $6,175,062.09; 101 Fine & Forfeiture
Fund, in the amount of $9,164,393.91; 102 Road & Bridge Fund, in the amount of $187,685.74; 115
TDC District Two Penny, in the amount of $711,006.25; 116 TDC Admin & Promo 2 Cent, in the
amount of $1,274,172.12; 117 TDC District 1,3 Cent, in the amount of $910,529.48; 118 TDC District
2,3 Cent, in the amount of $183,012.11; 119 TDC District 3,3 Cent, in the amount of $238,470.95; 120
TDC District 4,3 Cent, in the amount of $145,474.98; 121 TDC District 5,3 Cent, in the amount of
$393,861.32; 125 Gov Fund Type Grants, in the amount of $1,563,733.35; 141 Fire & Amb Dist 1
L &M Keys, in the amount of $719,777.93; 147 Uninc Svc Dist Parks &Rec, in the amount of
$134,994.98; 148 Plan, Build, Zoning, in the amount of $399,164.93; 149 Municipal Policing, in the
amount of $945,591.35; 150 E911 Enhancement Fund, in the amount of $37,866.72; 152 Duck Key
Security Dist, in the amount of $11,093.52; 153 Local Housing Assistance, in the amount of
$30,090.50; 157 Boating Improvement Fund, in the amount of $33,322.56; 158 Misc Special Revenue
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Fund, in the amount of $19,664.01; 160 Environmental Restoration, in the amount of $6,274.20; 162
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Law Enforcement Trust Fund 600, in the amount of $7,396.34; 163 Court Facilities, in the amount of
$10,094.96; 164 Drug Abuse Trust Fund, in the amount of $6,346.49; 168 Bay Point Wastewater
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MSTU, in the amount of $108.12; 171 Stock Island Wastewater, in the amount of $614.05; 175 Long
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Key Wastewater, in the amount of $198.22; 180 Building Funds, in the amount of $437,868.71; 304 1
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Cent Infra Surtax, in the amount of $468,257.88; 308 Infrastructure Sales Tax Revenue Bond, in the
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amount of $11.76; 310 Big Coppitt Wastewater, in the amount of $131.67; 311 Duck Key Wastewater,
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in the amount of $347.93; 312 Cudjoe Regional WW Proj, in the amount of $5,242.21; 314 Series 2014
Revenue Bonds, in the amount of $446,355.28; 316 Land Acquisition, in the amount of $2,000.90; 401
Card Sound Bridge, in the amount of $48,426.63; 403 Marathon Airport, in the amount of
$394,054.45; 404 Key West Intl Airport, in the amount of $820,231.03; 406 PFC & Operating
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Restrictions, in the amount of $93,957.04; 414 MSD Solid Waste, in the amount of $1,470,457.42; 501
Worker's Compensation, in the amount of $172,524.96; 502 Group Insurance Fund, in the amount of
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$2,172,725.76; 503 Risk Management Fund, in the amount of $171,173.71; 504 Fleet Management
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Fund, in the amount of $124,619.08; 610 Fire /EMS LOSAP Trust Fund, in the amount of $2,820.00.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
S3 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing 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 and/or for canal skimming services for any canals
within unincorporated Monroe County (the Notice of Intent Resolution will be heard at the December
13, 2017 Public Hearing in Key Largo).
COUNTY ATTORNEY
T2 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing for 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.
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T3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Chauncey G. Cozine, IV
and Pamela Vasilakis for purchase of a lot described as Block 3, Lot 26, Center Island (PB 5 -82) with
parcel number 00379720 - 000000 for density reduction purposes.
T9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Settlement Agreement in Circuit Court
Case No. CA -M -14 -165 regarding Code Case Nos. CE09040149 and CE10070149 and property
located at 69001 Overseas Highway, Long Key, Florida 33001.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
X1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Peebles, Smith and
Matthews, Inc. and Gray Robinson P.A., retroactive to October 1, 2017, to reflect a name change of the
firm, and granted approval of the rescission of the Agreement with Peebles and Smith, LLC and Gray
Robinson approved on October 18, 2017.
EXTENSION SERVICES
X3 Board ratified the adoption of Resolution No. 224A -2017 by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners extending the Climate Change Advisory Committee (CCAC) to allow the members to
continue making recommendations regarding climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. Anew
sunset date of October 1, 2019 is established. (Approved at the October 18, 2017 BOCC meeting, Item B7.)
X4 Board granted approval to seek a legislative statutory change to enable the Land Authority to use
funds toward the construction of affordable housing in Monroe County, which are currently limited to
the purchase of land for affordable housing.
EXTENSION SERVICES
X5 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing reimbursement of designated Climate Change
Advisory Committee members for attendance at the 9 th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership
Summit; approximate cost $500.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 336-2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned for the Board of Governors, Fire &
Ambulance District 1 meeting.
FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire & Ambulance District 1 convened. Present and answering
to roll call were Commissioner Danny Kolhage, Commissioner George Neugent and Mayor David Rice.
Absent were Mayor Norman Anderson, Vice Mayor Bruce Halle and Councilwoman Katie Scott.
K1 Chief James Callahan addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution authorizing the
write -off of 434 Fire Rescue ground ambulance accounts receivable for Calendar Year 2013, totaling
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$279,375.88 from Fire and Ambulance District 1 L &M Key Fund (141). In Calendar Year 2013,
$526,392.92 was collected and deposited into accounts receivable. Motion was made by Mayor Rice and
seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously, with
Mayor Norman Anderson, Vice Mayor Halle and Councilwoman Scott not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 337 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Fire & Ambulance District 1 Board of
Governors was adjourned.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
F24 Mayor Rice announced that, due to a conflict of interest, he would abstain from voting on the
approval of the Fiscal Year 2018 Agreement with Historic Florida Keys Foundation, Inc. in the amount
of $32,450.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval and authorizing execution on the agreement. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Carruthers
Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
Yes
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Neugent
Yes
Mayor Rice
Abstain
Motion carried.
Mayor Rice requested that the clerk call any items with public speaker cards first, out of courtesy
to the speaker.
F30 The following individuals addressed the Board concerning an Award of Proposal and approval to
enter into a Contract with Brownie Companies, LLC for Yard Waste Processing Services at a rate of
$64.75 per ton: Greg Sullivan, representing Waste Management; and, Billy Davis. Kevin Wilson,
Assistant County Administrator; and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting approval and
authorizing execution of the contract. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
The following individual addressed the Board concerning the following five items (T4 through
T8): Richard Boettger.
T4 Approval of a Contract with Gregory S. Fillmore for purchase of a lot described as Block 3, Lot
34, Center Island (PB 5 -82) with parcel number 00379800 - 000000 for density reduction purposes.
T5 Approval of a Contract with Harold and Donna Kirchner for purchase of a lot described as Block
3, Lot 36, Center Island (PB 5 -82) with parcel number 00379820 - 000000 for density reduction purposes.
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T6 Approval of a Contract with Juan Esteban Gonzalez - Aguiar for purchase of a lot described as
Block 6, Lot 23, Center Island (PB 5 -82) with parcel number 00380440 - 000000 for density reduction
purposes.
T7 Approval of a Contract with David Lyon and Jean Lyon (a.k.a. Elizabeth J. Lyon) for purchase of
a lot described as Block 4, Lot 7, Plantation Island (PB 5 -82) with parcel number 00383270 - 000000 for
density reduction purposes.
T8 Approval of a contract with Frank Edmund & Elizabeth Prout Lefler for purchase of a lot
described as Block 6, Lot 12 and Lot 13, Plantation Island (PB 5 -82) with parcel numbers 00383850-
000000 and 00383860- 000000 for density reduction purposes.
Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. After discussion, the Board directed the Land Authority staff
to review the information that Mr. Boettger provided to the Board and to come back later in the afternoon
to consider Items T4 through T8.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
G1 Jon Rizzo, Acting Meteorologist -in- Charge, representing the National Weather Service made a
Power Point Presentation report about services provided to Monroe County during Hurricane Irma. Mr
Rizzo provided the following website information: USGS High Water Mark Viewer can be accessed at
https.//stri.wim.usgs.gov/FEV/4lrfnaSeptember2Ol7 NOAA Overflight Imagery can be accessed at
https. / /stonns.ngs.noaa.gov /storms /irma/index.html Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety can
be accessed at hops: / /disastersafety.org/hurricane / . Mr. Gastesi thanked Mr. Rizzo for being with the
County during the storm event.
G12 Cliff Lowe, Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) Contracting Manager from HDR
Engineering, Inc., updated the Board concerning the incineration at Cudjoe Blimp Road site. Mr. Gastesi
and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers
and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to re -open the agenda, to officially add this item to the agenda,
and to request that FDOT investigate this problem and give alternatives that will reduce the amount of
smoke that's being produced. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
T11 The following individuals addressed the Board concerning the application by the Florida Keys
Area Health Education Center (AHEC) for grant funding as recommended by the Human Services
Advisory Board: Dr. Michael Hernandez, MD, and Michael Cunningham, CEO of AHEC. Mr. Shillinger
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Murphy to approve the grant funding that was approved in last fiscal year ($65,000.00) for
AHEC. Motion carried unanimously.
SOUNDING BOARD
VI The following individuals address the Board concerning the need for new and replacement
warning signs regarding endangered Key Deer: Dr. Jan Svejkovsky, Cheryl Lumbard, Vice - President; and,
Valerie Preziosi, President, representing Save Our Key Deer; and Jackie Johnston. The Board took no
official action.
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COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
Q3 The following individual addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution recognizing
the importance of breastfeeding in accordance with Florida law: Angelica Mendaros, representing WIC,
Monroe County Health Department. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and
seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 338 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
X2 The following individuals addressed the Board concerning approval of a Contract with the
FKSPCA (Florida Keys Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals) for operation of the Animal
Control Shelter in Marathon and enforcement of animal control codes between MM16.7 and MM70 and
termination of the existing contract assigned from the previous operator: Richard Boettger and George
Grodzinski. Mr. Shillinger and Mr. Wilson addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval and authorizing execution
of the Contract. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING
& CODE COMPLIANCE
M1 Mayte Santamaria, Sr. Director Planning & Environmental Resources, addressed the Board.
David Becker and Jim Nicolas, representing RRC Associates made a Power Point Presentation
summarizing the results of the survey of employers located in Monroe County to document
employment patterns and the building floor area used for nonresidential development; Craig
Richardson, representing Clarion Associates, made a Power Point Presentation providing the findings of
the Affordable Workforce Housing Support Study for Nonresidential Development which provides the
technical support (data & methodology to determine need) for a workforce /affordable housing
mitigation program for nonresidential development to be utilized by the County for the adoption of
inclusionary housing requirements to address nonresidential and transient development. Mr. Gastesi
addressed the Board. The following individual addressed the Board: Bill Hunter, representing Last Stand.
This information will be discussed further at the special meeting scheduled on November 29, 2017.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
S2 Brian Cook, Employee Services Director made a Power Point Presentation concerning the
approval of a Resolution revising and replacing Resolution 190 -2017, and clarifying the procedure for
distribution of $250.00 subsidy to Medicare - eligible Rule of 70 retirees. Cynthia Hall, Assistant County
Attorney, addressed the Board. The following individual addressed the Board: Louis LaTorre. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to
approve Option B (tax -free for retirees who remain on the County Health plan and pay the actuarial rate;
however, for retirees who elect to move off the County Health plan and purchase a Medicare supplement,
the $250.00 subsidy will be considered a taxable fringe benefit). Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 339 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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MISCELLANOUES /COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Gastesi introduced Rick Freeburg who is the CEO of Mariner's Hospital and Fishermen's
Hospital which are part of Baptist Health. Mr. Freeburg advised the Board that a temporary location is
needed for a hospital in Marathon while the Fishermen's hospital is repaired or rebuilt due to Hurricane
Irma. The Florida Keys Marathon Airport is the location that is being considered for the temporary
hospital for two to three years. Mr. Shillinger, Pedro Mercado, Assistant County Attorney; and, T.J.
Henderson, Assistant Director of Airports addressed the Board. Board directed staff to bring back detailed
information about the temporary hospital and the location of the EOC, at the Florida Keys Marathon
Airport, to the December meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
U1 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. Mr. Shillinger and Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board. The following
individuals addressed the Board: Michael Silvers, representing Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal
Contractors Association, Inc.; Michael Fischer, representing Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association; 0
Greg Keeler, representing Owens - Corning; and Eleanor McAdams. After discussion, motion was made by R
Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to continue the item to the December
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U2 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners amending Monroe County Code Section 122 -4, "Standards For Issuance Of Building
Permits In Areas Of Special Flood Hazard"; 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 Code; providing for an effective date. The
following individual addressed the Board: Bill Hunter. Ms. Hurley addressed the Board. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the
following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 024 -2017
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
U3 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution for Budget Amendments for
Fiscal Year 2017 for the General Fund, Fund 001; Fine & Forfeiture, Fund 101; Marathon Airport,
Fund 403; Key West Airport, Fund 404; MSD Solid Waste, Fund 414; and Risk Management, Fund 503.
There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Kolhage to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 340 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING
& CODE COMPLIANCE
The following individual addressed the Board concerning the following two items (M2 & M3):
Kristina Welbum, representing Habitat for Humanity.
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M2 Approval of a Resolution to renew the reservation of ten (10) affordable housing allocations
(moderate income category) for a proposed employee housing project at the corner of Emerald
Drive, Sapphire Drive and US 1, Big Coppitt Key (approximate mile marker 10.5), having real estate
number 00156320.000000, until February 1, 2018.
M3 Approval of Amendment No. 4 to the 100 -year Lease Agreement between Monroe County and
Habitat for Humanity of Key West and Lower Keys, Inc. (Habitat), to retroactively extend a lease for
property on Big Coppitt Key until February 1, 2019, subject to the conditions that Habitat commence
construction of ten (10) affordable housing units by February 1, 2018 and receive certificates of
occupancy for the construction of the ten (10) affordable housing units by February 1, 2019.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers granting approval of the following two items (M2 & M3):
M2 A Resolution to renew the reservation ten (10) affordable housing allocations (moderate
income category) for a proposed employee housing project at the corner of Emerald Drive, Sapphire
Drive and US 1, Big Coppitt Key (approximate mile marker 10.5), having real estate number
00156320.000000, until February 1, 2018.
RESOLUTION NO. 341 -2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
M3 Amendment No. 4 to the 100 -year Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Habitat for
Humanity of Key West and Lower Keys, Inc. (Habitat), to retroactively extend a lease for property on
Big Coppitt Key until February 1, 2019, subject to the conditions that Habitat commence construction
of ten (10) affordable housing units by February 1, 2018 and receive certificates of occupancy for the
construction of the ten (10) affordable housing units by February 1, 2019.
Motion carried unanimously.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
G2 Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting
approval of an invoice from Playa Largo for rooms for essential personnel providing emergency
protective measures including emergency response /disaster recovery activities immediately following
Hurricane Irma during the declared State of Emergency subject to a review by the Clerk in terms of
adequacy of the invoice. Motion carried unanimously.
G5 Mr. Wilson and Ms. Santamaria addressed the Board concerning approval to ratify the Two Year
Lease for the Big Pine Road Prison property for the operation of recovery efforts due to Hurricane Irma.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage
granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
G6 Steve Williams, Assistant County Attorney; and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning
approval of a Resolution relating to sign code regulations, establishing interim sign permits, directing
county staff to study and recommend amendments to the county's land development regulations
governing permitted signs, and to authorize the placement of interim signs. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage approving the Resolution with
the caveat that if anyone comes in for a sign permit, they will sign an acknowledgment that they understand
that it is an interim permit and that it's possible in two years that the sign may become non - conforming after
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which time if it is damaged more than 50% or destroyed they will have to comply with the new sign code.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 342-2017
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting
approval of the following two items (G7 & G8):
G7 Approval to ratify a Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Emergency Management to
fund the STEP (Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power) program. The contract was executed by the
Mayor under the authority of the emergency declaration and now requires ratification by the BOCC.
G8 Approval to ratify the 2nd amendment to the contract with Adjusters International to include
administration of Tasks 1 -5 of the FEMA STEP (Sheltering and Essential Power) program. The contract
amendment was executed by the Mayor under the authority of the emergency declaration and now
requires ratification by the BOCC.
Motion carried unanimously.
G10 Rhonda Haag, Sustainability Director, gave a Power Point Presentation update on the post
Hurricane Irma marine removal debris activities. Ms. Haag advised the Board that they are working with
the Florida Department of Protection (FDEP) on a Mutual Aid Agreement for the state to come in and
conduct a lead on the marine debris removal efforts. The agreement will be with FDEP, Florida Fish &
Wildlife and Monroe County and once the Agreement is ready it can be signed by the Mayor and brought
back for ratification. Ms. Haag announced that if anyone wanted to report marine debris in their canals
that they can e -mail her at haa (a�
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Hall and Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
H1 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of one "At Large" appointment to the
Tourist Development Council District III Advisory Committee. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to appoint Dr. Daniel Zieg. Motion
carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
I1 Mr. Cook gave an update on the open enrollment. He advised the Board that active enrollment is
from November 1 through November 22, 2017, at 5:00 p.m., and wanted to remind all county employees
that they are required to turn the forms in even if they want to elect the same coverage that they had
before. Retiree enrollment is from November 1 to December 7, 2017. He advised that they have extra
services to serve the active employees as well as the retirees with their questions.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Q1 Mr. Wilson addressed the Board concerning direction to waive the tipping fees at the Cudjoe
Transfer Station, as a once a month holiday for an extended period, limited to yard debris for
Monroe County residents only. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting approval to waive the tipping fees at all three transfer
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stations as a once a month holiday for an extended period, limited to yard debris for Monroe County
residents only. Motion carried unanimously.
Q2 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of Reimbursement Agreement with
Duck Key Property Owner's Association to reimburse for replacement and repair costs for 12 "No
Wake" Markers. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Murphy granting approval to use Security District Funds for the reimbursement.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
S 1 Mr. Gastesi referred the Board to the County Administrator's Monthly Report for the month of
November. Said report is incorporated herein by reference. He advised the Board that some staff will be
attending the Florida Association of Counties meeting in Sarasota on November 15, 2017, and that most of
the agenda is concerning Hurricane Irma. He advised the Board that on Thursday (November 16, 2017)
they will be listening in on the after action Hurricane Irma "Hot Wash" meeting.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
TI Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney Report for November 2017. Said report
is incorporated herein by reference.
Charles Pattison, Executive Director of the Land Authority; and Mr. Shillinger addressed the
Board concerning the following five items (T4 -T8):
T4 Approval of a Contract with Gregory S. Fillmore for purchase of a lot described as Block 3, Lot
34, Center Island (PB 5 -82) with parcel number 00379800 - 000000 for density reduction purposes.
T5 Approval of a Contract with Harold and Donna Kirchner for purchase of a lot described as Block
3, Lot 36, Center Island (PB 5 -82) with parcel number 00379820 - 000000 for density reduction purposes.
T6 Approval of a Contract with Juan Esteban Gonzalez- Aguiar for purchase of a lot described as
Block 6, Lot 23, Center Island (PB 5 -82) with parcel number 00380440 - 000000 for density reduction
purposes.
T7 Approval of a Contract with David Lyon and Jean Lyon (a.k.a. Elizabeth J. Lyon) for purchase of
a lot described as Block 4, Lot 7, Plantation Island (PB 5 -82) with parcel number 00383270 - 000000 for
density reduction purposes.
T8 Approval of a Contract with Frank Edmund & Elizabeth Prout Lefler for purchase of a lot
described as Block 6, Lot 12 and Lot 13, Plantation Island (PB 5 -82) with parcel numbers 00383850-
000000 and 00383860- 000000 for density reduction purposes.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent granting approval and authorizing execution of Items T4 through T8. Roll call vote carried
unanimously.
T10 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney - Client Closed Session in the matter of AshBritt,
Inc. v. Monroe County, FL and Florida Department of Transportation, Case No. CA -K -17 -802 at the
regularly scheduled BOCC meeting on December 13, 2017 in Key Largo, FL at 1:30 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as may be heard, and read the required language into the record. Motion was made by
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Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to hold the closed session. Motion
carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was
adjourned.
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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Special Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Marathon, Florida
A special meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners was called by Mayor
George Neugent (11/01/2017) pursuant to Section 1.02 of the BOCC Administrative Procedures. Each
Commissioner was notified of the meeting by e -mail. The special meeting convened at 10:00 a.m. at the
Marathon 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 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning the Additions, Corrections and
Deletions to the agenda. Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that a number of speaker cards had been turned
in regarding hurricane debris removal, but that there's no specific item on the agenda for the discussion.
Mr. Shillinger proposed that the Board add on Item B3 discussion and direction regarding hurricane
debris removal. Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
to add the item to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
There were no other Additions, Corrections or Deletions to the agenda.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
B1 Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting
approval to award proposal and enter into an Agreement with Adjusters International, Inc. (Al) for FEMA
Public Assistance (PA) Program Consulting Services and approval of Task Order to perform consulting
services for the County relating to hurricane disaster recovery. Motion carried unanimously.
B2 The following individual addressed the Board concerning approval to issue Request for Proposal
for Line of Credit, to cover short-term needs for money to cover hurricane costs prior to FEMA
reimbursement, in an amount to be determined but likely approximately $40 million; authorization for
County Administrator to sign all necessary documents for issuance of the RFP: Bart Smith, representing
Ashbritt. Mr. Shillinger, Kevin Madok, Clerk of Court; and Roman Gastesi, County Administrator,
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the item. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD
Chief James Callahan advised the Board that the Fire Fighters Local 3909 wanted to come
forward and express their gratitude to the Board for all of their support before and after Hurricane Irma.
Tony Perez presented each Commissioner with a plaque to commemorate the dedication and efforts that
the Board has shown. Chief Callahan thanked all of the men and women of the Monroe County Fire
Rescue for their work during and after the storm.
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HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
B3 Mayor Rice advised that information was received last night, through an e -mail, that the Florida
Department of Transportation will come back and make another sweep on US 1 in the keys (details of
when was not addressed). The following individuals addressed the Board concerning the discussion and
direction on hurricane debris removal: Lenore Baker, Thomas Ryan, Robert Anderson, representing
Venture Out Association; Dr. Lesley Thompson, representing Sugarloaf School; Dakota Messier, Stacy
McKie, Steve Miller, Dottie Moses, representing Key Largo Federation; Walter Drabinski, Stuart
Schaffer, Jan Edelstein, Mark Harmon, representing Parmer's Resort; and Kenny Doustout. Mr. Gastesi,
Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator; Sheriff Rick Ramsay, Mr. Shillinger, and Christine
Hurley, Assistant County Administrator.
Captain David Dipre, representing the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC),
gave a brief update on displaced vessels. He advised the Board that there are 1,700 vessels that have been
displaced and that 1,000 have been removed. He advised that the Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) is taking care of the canals, that the Coast Guard (CG) is taking care of the open, and
everything is being turned over to the FWC. He advised that the FWC Officers are investigating to find
the owners of the vessels to give them a chance to have their boat back or release it to the FWC to have it
destroyed at no charge. He advised that the process will probably continue through February and then 0
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Mr. Gastesi and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning the steps that can be taken to stop
the burning, of Hurricane debris, on the county's lease hold that the Florida Department of Transportation
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Commissioner Murphy (to communicate to FDOT) that the County wants them to use our property to
continue operations, but the property can't be used for burning. Roll call vote carried unanimously. CD
Commissioner Neugent excused himself from the meeting.
HOUSING RECOVERY STRATEGIES
AFTER HURRICANE IRMA
C1 Mayte Santamaria, Sr. Director of Planning and Environmental Resources, made a Power Point
Presentation of the Monroe County Housing Strategy Document (The Florida Keys Rising Above
Recovery) prepared by Housing Task Force (County staff and city staff) which has been prepared to share
information with the State and Federal partners assisting the County with housing recovery efforts to
briefly explain and highlight the unique Florida Keys and potential strategies to target for rebuilding a
resilient housing stock. The following individuals addressed the Board: John A. Jabro, Esquire,
representing Driftwood Trailer Park; Charlie Poindexter, Steve Miller, and Pam Eanes. Ms. Hurley,
Shannon Weiner, Sr. Planner, Emergency Management; and Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board. The Board
took no official action.
C2 Ms. Hurley made a Power Point Presentation of Hurricane Irma structural damage and discussion
and direction on potential mitigation opportunities (State and Federal Grants) for disaster - specific
programs potentially available to the County for the purpose of facilitating recovery from Hurricane Irma.
Nicole LaRose, representing FEMA addressed the Board. The following individuals addressed the
Board: Kenny Doustout and Alan Ballas. Mr. Wilson, Lisa Tennyson, Director Legislative Affairs; and,
Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. The Board took no official action.
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Commissioner Neugent returned to the meeting and took his seat.
C3 Ms. Santamaria addressed the Board concerning direction on potential comprehensive plan
amendments to incentivize and prioritize the provision of workforce housing after the significant damage
caused by Hurricane Irma. Ms. Santamaria reviewed Goal 109, the Objective and each Policy with the
Board.
Goal 109 At 9:10 a.m. on September 10, 2017, Hurricane Irma made landfall near Cudjoe Key as
a Category 4 Hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph. Significant damage has occurred to
the housing stock within the County, primarily among lower cost housing options occupied by the
members of the workforce. hl the recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Irma, Monroe County shall
manage future growth to enhance the quality of life and safety of County residents, and prioritize the
provision of workforce housing that is safe, code - compliant and resilient.
The following individuals addressed the Board concerning Goal 109: Ron Miller, representing
Upper Keys Citizen's Association; and, John Carlo Espinosa. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve Goal 109. Roll call vote
carried unanimously.
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Objective 109.1 hl order to advance the recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Irma, Monroe
County shall incentivize the development and redevelopment of resilient, workforce housing to improve 0
the safety and welfare of County residents, preserve the quality of life and the economy of the Florida CL
Keys, reduce the need for workforce housing, and better protect the County from future damage. d
For the Hurricane Irma Recovery Goal and the associate objectives and policies, the terms
`development' and `redevelopment' shall mean the following for a period of two (2) years from the
effective date < insert date> of the Goal 109:
Redevelopment means the substantial improvement and /or demolition and replacement of existing
development on a site.
Development mean the carrying out the construction of new structures; the demolition of a
structure and reconstruction, the substantial improvement of a structure and /or a change in the intensity of
use of land, such as an increase in the number of dwelling units in a structure or on land or a material
increase in the number of businesses, manufacturing establishments, offices or dwelling units in a
structure or on land.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Kolhage granting approval of Objective 109.1. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
Policy 109.1.1 Notwithstanding the land uses provided in Chapter 130 [Land Use Districts] of the
Monroe County Land Development Code, for a period of two (2) years from the effective date <insert
date> of the Hurricane Irma Recovery Goal or until all County affordable ROGO allocations are utilized,
workforce housing shall be a permitted use in all land use districts where detached or attached dwellings,
employee housing or commercial apartments is included as a current permitted use. The "workforce
housing" is interchangeable with the terms detached or attached dwellings, employee housing or
commercial apartments included in the land use districts. The development of workforce housing is
subject to the other requirements included in the land use districts, including but not limited to, size
requirements, bufferyards, access, etc.
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Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. The following individual addressed the Board on Policy
109.1.1: Ron Miller, representing Upper Keys Citizen's Association.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy to approve Policy 109. 1.1 with revised wording as follows (stricken language was removed from
all Policy language):
Policy 109.1.1 Notwithstanding the land uses provided in Chapter 130 [Land Use Districts] of the
Monroe County Land Development Code, for a period of two (2) years from the effective date <insert
date> of the Hurricane Irma Recovery Goal
workforce housing shall be a permitted use in all land use districts where detached or attached dwellings,
employee housing or commercial apartments is included as a current permitted use. The "workforce
housing" is interchangeable with the terms detached or attached dwellings, employee housing or
commercial apartments included in the land use districts. The development of workforce housing is
subject to the other requirements included in the land use districts, including but not limited to, size
requirements, bufferyards, access, etc.
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
The following individuals addressed the Board concerning Policy 109.1.2: Bill Hunter,
representing Lower Keys Alliance; Dotti Moses, Stuart Schaffer, representing Sugarloaf Shores Property
Owner's Association; and Vera Vasek, representing Upper Sugarloaf Residential Association. Emily
Schemper, Assistant Director of Planning & Environmental Resources addressed the Board.
Policy 109.1.2 The workforce housing to be prioritized by Monroe County shall mean dwelling
units for those who derive at least 70% of their income as members of the workforce in Monroe County
and who meet the affordable housing income categories of the Monroe County Code. Workforce means
individuals or families who are gainfully employed supplying goods and /or services to Monroe County
residents or visitors.
Notwithstanding the density limitations in Policy 101.5.25 and Section 130 -157 of the Land
Development Code, for a period two (2) years from the effective date < insert date> of the Hurricane Irma
Recovery Goal 109 , workforce housing
may be developed pursuant to a maximum net density of 25 du/buildable acre for the UR zoning district
and 18 du/buildable acre for the MU and SC zoning districts and will not require Transferable
Development Rights (TDR).
The maximum net density standards in Policy 101.5.25 for affordable housing can be applied to
the development of workforce housing without the use of TDRs.
OPTION for Policy 109.1.2 — limit to lower income categories? The workforce housing to be
prioritized by Monroe County shall mean dwelling units for those who derive at least 70% of their income
as members of the workforce of Monroe County and who meet the very low, low and median affordable
housing income categories of the Monroe County Code.
OPTION for Policy 109.1.2 — increase density if rental units? ... workforce housing, limited to
exclusively rental units, may be developed pursuant to a maximum net density of 25 du/buildable acre
(increase by 15% or 30% or 50 for the UR zoning district and 18 du/buildable acre (increase by 15%
or 30% or 50 for the MU and SC zoning districts and will not require Transferrable Development
Rights (TDR).
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After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to adopt Policy 109.1.2 with a 50% increase in density for rental units only for very low, low and
median income levels for two years.
OPTION for Policy 109.1.2 — increase density if rental units? For very low, low and median
income levels ....workforce housing, limited to exclusively rental units, may be developed pursuant to a
maximum net density of 25 du/buildable acre (increase by 4 Or 3 6 9% — 50 for the UR zoning
district and 18 du/buildable acre (increase by 4 Or 3 6 9% — 50 %) for the MU and SC zoning districts
and will not require Transferrable Development Rights (TDR).
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage No
Commissioner Murphy No
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Mayor Rice Yes
Motion carried.
The following individuals addressed the Board on Policy 109.1.3: Ron Miller, representing
Upper Keys Citizen's Association; and, Deb Curlee. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board.
Policy 109.1.3 All workforce housing projects which receive development benefits from
Monroe County during the period of two (2) years from the effective date <insert date> of the Hurricane
Irma Goal including but not limited to,
receiving affordable ROGO allocation award(s), reservations of affordable ROGO allocations, maximum
net density standards without the use of TDRs, rental workforce housing density bonuses or the
restructured development approval procedures included under Goal 109, shall be required to maintain the
project as workforce housing for a period of 99 years pursuant to deed restrictions or other mechanisms
specific in the Land Development Code.
All affordable housing projects greater than 20 dwelling units developed as workforce housing
during the period of two (2) years from the effective date <insert date> of the Hurricane Irma Recovery
Goal ^ r*il all G a ff— ,-,s ROGO a ll eea tio s a t4 ili ed shall not be subject to Section 139 -
l(a)(6)h. [Affordable housing projects shall be no greater than 20 units unless approved by resolution of
the County Planning Commissioner.]
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers to approve Policy 109.1.3. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage Yes
Commissioner Murphy No
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Mayor Rice Yes
Motion carried.
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Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. The following individuals addressed the Board on Policy
109.1.4: Deb Curlee, representing Last Stand; Mark Songer, Dotti Moses, Bill Hunter, representing
Lower Keys Alliance; and Stuart Schaffer, representing Sugarloaf Shores Property Owner's Association.
Policy 109.1.4 Notwithstanding the development approval procedures included in Chapter 110
[Development Review] of the Land Development Code, for a period of two (2) years from the effective
date <insert date> of the Hurricane Recovery Goal ^ r*il a4l G a &,-,s a bl e ROGO a ll e aliens a re
ud , the development of workforce housing shall follow the procedures below:
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent, under Development Agreement Recovery Process, to keep the Community Meeting but change
timeframe to 30 -60 days prior to the meeting and to eliminate DRC and require a meeting with staff to
discuss project (no notice /advertising). Roll call vote carried with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage No
Commissioner Murphy No
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Mayor Rice No
Motion failed.
After further discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Murphy to keep the Community Meeting changing timeframe to 30 -60 days prior to the
meeting. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to
maintain the DRC (hold additional special meetings) as it is today. Roll call vote carried with the
following results:
Commissioner Carruthers No
Commissioner Kolhage Yes
Commissioner Murphy Yes
Commissioner Neugent No
Mayor Rice Yes
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Murphy, under
Major Conditional Use Recovery Process, to keep the Community Meeting changing timeframe to 30 -60
days prior to the meeting and to maintain DRC (hold additional special meetings). Roll call vote carried
with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers No
Commissioner Kolhage Yes
Commissioner Murphy Yes
Commissioner Neugent No
Mayor Rice Yes
Motion carried.
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Policy 109.1.5 Notwithstanding the amendment procedures included Chapter 102
[Administration] of the Land Development Code, for a period of two (2) years from the effective date
<insert date> of the Hurricane Irma Recovery Goal
ud , amendments to facilitate workforce housing shall follow the procedures below:
Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Neugent, under
Comp Plan Text Amendment Recovery Process, to eliminate the Concept Meeting and BOCC impact
meeting (if county -wide impact) for two years for workforce housing only. Roll call vote carried
unanimously.
Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. The following individual addressed the Board on Policy
109.1.5, Comp Plan No.3 Community Meeting: Bill Hunter, representing Lower Keys Alliance.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Kolhage, under Comp Plan Text Amendment Recovery Process, to eliminate the Community Meeting.
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage, under
Comp Plan Text Amendment Recovery Process, to maintain the DRC (hold additional special meetings)
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
The following individual addressed the Board on Policy 109.1.5, FLUM No. 1 Community
Meeting: Bill Hunter, representing Lower Keys Alliance. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy, under FLUM Map Amendment Recovery Process, to keep the Community Meeting changing
timeframe to 30 -60 days prior to the meeting. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers, under
FLUM Map Amendment Recovery Process, to maintain DRC (hold additional special meetings) and keep
the (advertising) timeframe the same. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
The following individual addressed the Board on Policy 109.1.5, FLUM No. 4 Protest Procedure
Ron Miller, representing Upper Keys Citizen Association.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent, under FLUM Map Amendment Recovery Process, to eliminate the protest procedure. Roll call
vote carried with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage No
Commissioner Murphy No
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Mayor Rice Yes
Motion carried.
The following individual addressed the Board on Policy 109.1.5, FLUM No. 5 & BOCC
transmittal & adoption hearings: Bill Hunter, representing Lower Keys Alliance. Board kept the location
requirement.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Murphy, under
Land Development Code Text Amendment Recovery Process, to eliminate the concept meeting, BOCC
impact meeting, eliminate community meeting and to maintain DRC (hold additional special meetings).
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Neugent, under
Zoning Map Amendment Recovery Process, to keep the Community Meeting changing timeframe to 30-
60 days prior to the PC hearing, maintain DRC, and eliminate protest procedure. Roll call vote carried
with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage No
Commissioner Murphy No
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Mayor Rice Yes
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Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. The following individual addressed the Board concerning
Policy 109.1.6: Bill Hunter, representing Lower Keys Alliance.
Policy 109.1.6 Notwithstanding Section 138 -24 [Administration] of the Land Development Code, 0
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Number of available annual residential ROGO allocations. The number of market rate residential
ROGO allocations available in each subarea of the unincorporated county and the total number of
affordable residential ROGO allocations available countywide shall be as follows:
Subarea
Number qf Dwelling Units
Upper Keys
61
Lower Keys
57
Big Pine and No Name Keys
8
Total market rate
126
Affordable dwelling units
Very Low, Low, and Median Incomes
360*
Moderate Income
350*
*Includes one annually for Big Pine Key and No Name Key.
After discussion, motion as made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to accept the new ratio 75% and 25% in terms of the affordability levels. Roll call vote carried
unanimously.
C4 Emily Schemper, Assistant Director of Planning & Environmental Resources; and, Jim Saunders,
Local Modular Housing Developer /Builder, made a Power Point Presentation of Code Compliant Small
Modular Units as an affordable alternative housing solution on scattered sites throughout Monroe County.
Ms. Hurley addressed the Board. Board directed staff to get started on an RFP and location for
construction of a small modular home that meets codes on a site currently owned by the County as a
prototype for affordable, workforce housing.
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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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