05/16/2018 RegularMINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
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.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
A 1 Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting
approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B1 Presentation of Employee of the 1st Quarter to Brian Bradley, Senior Coordinator, County
Attorney's Office.
B2 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation honoring Keys Energy Services 75th Anniversary.
B3 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation for Law Enforcement Memorial Week, May 13 -19, 2018.
B4 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation of Emergency Medical Services Week, May 20 -26, 2018 in
Monroe County.
B5 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation for Motor Cycle Safety Awareness Month, May 2018 in
Monroe County.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor Rice and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of
the following items by unanimous consent:
Cl Board adopted the following Resolution approving Amendment One to Joint Participation
Agreement 4ARX57 with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for FDOT to provide an
additional $500,000.00 to fund the temporary ferry service from the City of Marathon to Pigeon Key
from July 1, 2018 through October 31, 2021.
RESOLUTION NO. 132 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C2 Board granted approval to rescind the Contract awarded on July 20, 2016, to Charley Toppino &
Sons, Inc. for the Big Coppitt Boat Ramp Repairs and to reject all remaining bids and granted approval of
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the request to re- advertise a Request for Proposals for this project. Shortly after award of the Toppino
contract, which was never executed by the Mayor, Monroe County was informed of a grant to match the
project costs through the Boater Improvement Program with the State of Florida.
C3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a First Amendment to Agreement for "Fire
Alarm System, Building Automation System and Smoke Control System Testing, Certification and
Maintenance" for Corrections and Facilities with Siemens Industry, Inc., retroactive to a
commencement date of April 20, 2018, for a one year renewal, a 2.1% CPI -U adjustment at a cost of
$165,462.24, plus repairs not to exceed $60,000.00, and updated other contract provisions pursuant to
County Ordinances and Florida Statutes.
C4 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of an Agreement between
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and 3rd Generation Plumbing, Inc., for the installation
of fire hydrants in unincorporated Monroe County.
C5 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing Josey Slaga to act as an authorized agent
of Animal Control to enforce Chapter 4, Monroe County Code, and Chapter 828, Florida Statutes, to
issue citations for violation of the Monroe County Code, and /or attend Court.
RESOLUTION NO. 133-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of First Amendment Contract with Florida Keys
Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Inc. for operation of the Marathon Animal Shelter
reflecting a CPI -U increase of 2.1% effective May 1, 2018. The agreement amount will increase to
$434,435.50/year or $36,202.96/month.
C7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Third Amendment to the
Amended and Restated Agreement with Florida Keys Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,
Inc. for the Key West Animal Shelter reflecting a CPI -U increase of 2.1% effective May 1, 2018. The
agreement amount will increase to $540,615.12 /year or $45,051.26 /month.
C8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a one year renewal Residential Lease with a
County employee for Location E commencing June 1, 2018, through May 31, 2019. The monthly rental
amount is $550.00.
C9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a one -year renewal Residential Lease
with a County employee for Location F commencing June 1, 2018, through May 31, 2019. The
monthly rental amount is $550.00.
C10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Fifth Amendment to the Agreement for
Professional Services with Currie Sowards Aguila Architects, Inc. for the design through construction
administration of the Plantation Key Judicial Courthouse and Detention Facility to obtain assistance from
an architectural historian, in the amount of $9,658.00. This is funded by the one -cent infrastructure tax.
C11 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with the lowest
responsive bidder, Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc., for $368,000.00 for the construction of drainage and
parking improvements at the East Martello, funded by the Tourist Development Council.
C12 Board granted approval to add two new full time employees, Maintenance Worker 2, for
Bernstein Park (pay grade 106).
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C13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Second and final Lease Agreement renewal
for a two year period with Pamela Uslander for a mobile food concession at Higgs Beach.
C14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a new Employment Agreement in the
amount of $65,458.00 (loaded salary cost) with existing contracted employee, Ms. Dina Stitt, for the
position of MCFR Billing Specialist to become effective on July 25, 2018.
C15 Board granted approval to piggyback on City of Tallahassee Vehicle Contract 43921 to
purchase one new 2018 Ford F750 Cab and Chassis with Pac Mac KB20 Grapple Loader 18X24
Body rather than four other vehicles approved in the Solid Waste Fiscal Year 2018 budget. The total
expenditure is the same.
C16 Board adopted the following Resolution adopting the tentative non ad valorem residential solid
waste collection, disposal, and recycling assessment rates for Fiscal Year 2018 -2019. The tentative
rate will be $394.00 per household.
RESOLUTION NO. 134 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C17 Board granted approval to purchase a new portable backup generator from Tradewinds Power
Corp., through Florida Sheriffs Contract No. 17- VEH15.0 Spec 474 at a cost of $125,719.00. Funds
are included in the Facilities Maintenance Department budget.
C18 Board adopted the following Resolution adopting the tentative Duck Key Security District non
ad valorem special assessment rates for Fiscal Year 2018 -2019.
RESOLUTION NO. 135 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C19 Board granted approval to terminate Agreement with AshBritt, Inc. for Disaster Response and
Recovery Services for convenience.
C20 Board granted approval to waive competitive bidding procedures under the solid waste
exemption and enter into a two year Contract Extension with Sweetwater Environmental for disposal of
sludge /septage collected at the Solid Waste Transfer Stations. This extension will expire in June 2020.
C21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 2 to the Agreement between
Monroe County and Anderson Outdoor Advertising for the installation and maintenance of bus
shelters on US 1 to add indemnification of the Florida Department of Transportation as required by
Section 337.408 F.S., update the Public Records Compliance wording and update Exhibit A - Bus
Shelter Locations.
C22 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with EAC Consulting, Inc. for
Engineering Design, Permitting and Post Construction Services for the 1st Street/Bertha Street (Key
West) Project in the maximum not to exceed amount of $451,126.16.
C25 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and for the Receipt of
unanticipated revenue:
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 136 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 137 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 138 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 139 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 140 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 141 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 142 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 143 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 144 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 145 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 146 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C26 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Month to Month Renewal Agreement to
extend the Contract with Jayne's Cleaning Service, Inc. for terminal cleaning services at the Florida
Keys Marathon International Airport in the amount of 51,900.00 per month, until a new contract is
executed with a cleaning service provider.
C27 Board granted approval authorized execution of an Agreement with the State of Florida, Division
of Emergency Management concerning an Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Base
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Grant (Contract 419- BG -XX) in the amount of $105,806.00, fully grant funded and no county match;
and authorization for the County Administrator to execute any other required documentation in relation to
the grant.
C28 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the First Amendment to the Construction
Manager at Risk (CMAR) Agreement with Biltmore Construction Co. Inc., to incorporate contract
provisions that were inadvertently omitted from the PK -Roth Wastewater and Fuel Island Relocation
projects into the CMAR agreement.
C29 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of April 2018, reviewed by
the County Administrator /Assistant Administrator. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
C30 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Change Order 19 with OAC Action
Construction Corp., increasing contract time by 30 days for the Key West Airport Customs Facility Phase
II project, funded 50% by FDOT grant AQHIO and 50% Fund 404 Operating. (Change Orders 17 &18
will be presented to the BOCC for consideration at a later date).
C31 Board granted approval of the re- classification of the existing Special Needs Coordinator position
in the Social Services Department to a "Special Projects Coordinator ", and approval of an additional full
time employee titled "Emergency Management Special Needs Planner I" who will be positioned within
the Emergency Management Department.
C32 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Modification 43 to Low Income Home
Energy Assistance Program Subgrant Agreement 417EA- OF- 11 -54 -01 -019 between the Department of
Economic Opportunity and Monroe County BOCC /Monroe County Social Services for the contract
period of April 1, 2017 through September 30, 2020 to increase funding by $185,543.00 which will
increase the total contract amount from $275,817.00 to $461,360.00.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
DI Board granted approval of the ratification of a Contract with Roofing by Ruff, Inc. ( "Ruff')
for the roof replacement on the Big Pine Senior Center (AARP). Ruff was the sole respondent to a
request for proposals and submitted a bid price of $38,240.00.
D5 Board granted approval of the ratification of the Second Amendment to the Emergency Contract
with Inspect Key West, Inc. for air quality testing and reporting services for Monroe County buildings
impacted by water intrusion damage from Hurricane Irma, in the amount not to exceed 5125,000.00.
D7 Board granted approval of one full time employee, previously approved, to be funded by grant
funds for Housing Recovery Administrator to be funded from Fund 148.
D9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with CSA Central, Inc. for
Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the Hurricane Irma Roadway Repairs 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 $92,800.00.
D15 Board granted approval to rescind the Lease Agreement with Fishermen's Health, Inc. d /b /a
Fishermen's Community Hospital that was approved on December 13, 2017, and granted approval and
authorized execution of a four month Lease Agreement for staging and storing the modular units used for
the temporary hospital facility.
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D16 Board accepted the report of Hurricane Irma finance activity by the Office of Management and
Budget. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
D18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the Agreement with
Adjusters International, Inc.; performing consulting services for the County relating to hurricane disaster
recovery. Amending Attachment A, expressly adding federal and state grant administration and
management activities and a grant manager position.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
E1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to extend Agreement with
the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, Inc. for the Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary Pelican
Pond Project to March 31, 2019.
E2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Florida Keys History of
Diving Museum, Inc. for the Exhibit - Rebreathers and Technical Diving Project.
E3 Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District II Advisory
Committee for one "At Large" appointment.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
J2 Board adopted the following Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County sun setting and dissolving the Marine and Port Advisory Committee.
RESOLUTION NO. 147 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
J5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Advanced Data Solution,
Inc. to perform professional services for the scanning and digitizing of records, in an amount not to
exceed $45,000.00.
J6 Board granted approval of Boating Improvement Fund grant funding to various municipalities for
boating and waterway projects to be performed in Fiscal Year 2019, including the Village of Islamorada
for regulatory buoy maintenance in the amount of $10,000.00 and the City of Key West for boat ramp
repairs in the amount of $30,000.00, and direction for staff to draft Interlocal Agreements with the two
municipalities.
J8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 7 with M.T. Causley,
Private Provider of Building and Planning & Environmental related contract employees, increasing their
hourly rates.
J9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Municipal Code Corporation
to update and republish the County's Land Development Code.
J10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a $300,000.00 Joint Participation Agreement
with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the County's July 1, 2018 - June 20, 2019
Transportation Planning Program, funded by FDOT.
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J11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Sixth Amendment to Agreement between
Selectron Technologies, Inc. and Monroe County, amount not to exceed $14,850.00, for enhancements to
the Interactive Voice Response System for permit inspection scheduling, reporting, and providing
inspection status to the public.
J12 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for a Consultant to furnish
temporary, part-time "on- call" licensed professionals to conduct plan review, inspection services,
development and environmental review to support the day -to -day operations of the Building, Planning &
Environmental Resources, and Fire Departments related to issuance of building permits.
J13 Board granted approval of the selection of five contractors (American Underwater Contractors,
Inc.; Coffin Marine Services, Inc.; Underwater Engineering Services; Coral Construction Company; and,
Key West Harbor Services, Inc.) for the installation and maintenance of aids to navigation and regulatory
markers in the Florida Keys waters within Monroe County.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
L1 Board granted approval of the Request for Expenditure from Law Enforcement Trust Funds, as
follows:
$7,000.00 Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranches: to support the "Harmony in the Streets" mobile community
day camp for underprivileged youth. The objective of the program is to reach at -risk youth to prevent
juvenile delinquency and to help develop responsible and productive citizens. The summer camp will be
offered at no cost to 60 youths in Monroe County.
$500.00 Marathon High School Operation Graduation 2018: to help cover expenses for the all -night
event that provides a safe, drug, and alcohol free celebration to recognize the achievements of our
graduating seniors.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
M1 Board granted approval of Mayor Rice's reappointment of Sylvia Hernandez to the Duck Key
Security District Advisory Board for a three year term through May 16, 2021.
M2 Board granted approval of Mayor Rice's reappointment of Richard Sherman to the Duck Key
Security District Advisory Board for a three year term through May 16, 2021.
COUNTY CLERK
N1 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.
N2 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.
N3 Board granted approval of minutes from the regular meeting of March 21, 2018. Said minutes are
incorporated herein by reference.
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N4 Board granted approval BOCC Warrants (Including Payroll), for the month of April 2018,
10035739- 10036922, (AP), 50004098 - 50004186 (PR), 3094447 - 3095590 (PR Voucher), 23111 -23201
(WC), as follows: 001 General Fund, in the amount of $4,710,727.07; 101 Fine & Forfeiture Fund, in
the amount of $4,045,542.29; 102 Road & Bridge Fund, in the amount of $506,872.98; 115 TDC
District Two Penny, in the amount of $418,485.88; 116 TDC Admin & Promo 2 Cent, in the amount
of $1,002,956.43; 117 TDC District 1,3 Cent, in the amount of $783,881.17; 118 TDC District 2,3
Cent, in the amount of $70,206.63; 119 TDC District 3,3 Cent, in the amount of $186,600.76; 120 TDC
District 4,3 Cent, in the amount of $155,274.49; 121 TDC District 5,3 Cent, in the amount of
$172,178.24; 125 Gov Fund Type Grants, in the amount of $2,411,190.15; 141 Fire & Amb Dist 1
L &M Keys, in the amount of $761,287.05; 147 Uninc Svc Dist Parks &Rec, in the amount of
$85,559.46; 148 Plan, Build, Zoning, in the amount of $399,040.82; 149 Municipal Policing, in the
amount of $573,701.29; 150 E911 Enhancement Fund, in the amount of $37,536.09; 152 Duck Key
Security Dist, in the amount of $17,439.27; 157 Boating Improvement Fund, in the amount of
$69,356.55; 158 Misc Special Revenue Fund, in the amount of $13,884.09; 160 Environmental
Restoration, in the amount of $70,301.87; 162 Law Enforcement Trust 600, in the amount of
$25,000.00; 163 Court Facilities, in the amount of $15,085.93; 164 Drug Facilities Fees, in the amount
of $7,255.20; 180 Building Funds, in the amount of $474,269.43; 304 1 Cent Infra Surtax, in the
amount of $1,881,620.42; 308 Infrastructure Sales Tax Revenue Bond, in the amount of $728.46; 310
Big Coppitt Wastewater, in the amount of $340,969.10; 312 Cudjoe Regional WW Proj, in the amount
of $9,453.30; 314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds, in the amount of $253,147.89; 316 Land Acquisition, in
the amount of $800.00; 401 Card Sound Bridge, in the amount of $301,212.66; 403 Marathon Airport,
in the amount of $48,085.08; 404 Key West Intl Airport, in the amount of $665,076.35; 406 PFC &
Operating Restrictions, in the amount of $1,903,235.35; 414 MSD Solid Waste, in the amount of
$10,259,850.94; 501 Worker's Compensation, in the amount of $212,961.38; 502 Group Insurance
Fund, in the amount of $1,070,196.13; 503 Risk Management Fund, in the amount of $118,034.37; 504
Fleet Management Fund, in the amount of $174,337.72.
N5 Board granted approval to declare fixed assets as surplus and allow them to be disposed. Said list
is incorporated herein by reference.
N6 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of April 2018,
as follows: Advertising, in the amount of $2,086,758.09; Bricks & Mortar Projects, in the amount of
$87,102.20; Events, in the amount of $115,758.42; Office Supplies & Operating Costs, in the amount of
$39,630.56; Personnel Services, in the amount of $107,233.26; Public Relations, in the amount of
$147,157.75; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of $58,054.11; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of
$14,447.28; Travel, in the amount of $18,523.53; Visitor Information Services, in the amount of
$97,809.36.
N7 Board granted approval to dispose of BOCC grants accounts payable, payroll records, cash
receipts, fuel tax and TDC accounts payable and other various financial records per the attached itemized
list. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
02 Board granted approval to negotiate with vendors in rank order for near shore and canal water
quality monitoring services in support of the Florida Keys Reasonable Assurance Document (FKRAD).
03 Board adopted the following Resolution to accept the updated Southeast Florida Regional
Climate Action Plan (RCAP 2.0), providing actionable recommendations in support of regionally
coordinated strategies and efforts in the areas of climate adaptation, resilience and greenhouse gas (GHG)
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emission reductions; and authorize the County Administrator to implement the Southeast Florida
Regional Climate Action Plan 2.0 to the extent possible with current resources and to seek grants and
partnerships to assist in further implementation.
RESOLUTION NO. 148 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
05 Board confirmed the appointment of Cary Knight as a department head (Director, Project
Management) as required by Section 2.01 of the Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual.
06 Board confirmed the appointment of William DeSantis as a department head (Director, Facilities
Maintenance) as required by Section 2.01 of the Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual.
07 Board confirmed the appointment of Cheryl Sullivan as a department head (Director, Solid
Waste) as required by Section 2.01 of the Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual.
08 Board granted approval of the request to close the 7 -Mile Bridge on April 6, 2019 from 6:45 a.m.
to 9:00 a.m. for the running of the 38th Annual 7 -Mile Bridge Run.
09 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Statewide Guardian Ad
Litem Office for reimbursement of Child Advocate Manager services to provide funding for Child
Advocate Manager Position, for time period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 (State FY 2018 - 2019).
COUNTY ATTORNEY
P2 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for General Liability, Vehicle
Liability, Public Official/Employee Practices Liability and Excess Workers' Compensation Liability
Insurance policies.
P3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Renewal to Agreement for Misdemeanor
Probation Service with Professional Probation Services.
P6 Board adopted the following Resolution requesting the Supervisor of Elections to place a
question on the August 28, 2018 Primary Election ballot as directed in Monroe County School Board
Resolution No. X821, regarding whether the school district should enact a yearly ad valorem tax of up
to .0625 mill, for four years beginning January 1, 2019, to raise revenue for hiring school security
personnel.
RESOLUTION NO. 149 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P7 Board granted approval of renewal of Primary Windstorm Insurance Policy with a premium of
$809,775.00 from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and for the Risk Administrator to sign all
necessary forms.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
RI Board adopted the following Resolution splitting the Project Management/Facilities Maintenance
Department into two separate departments - Project Management and Facilities Maintenance and adopting
a revised Table of Organization for the County staff.
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RESOLUTION NO. 150 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT /FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
R3 Board granted approval for early termination of the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce Sublease
with the County and approval to execute anew Sublease with the Matecumbe Historical Trust
Corporation pending approval from Florida Department of Transportation. The Sublease covers the parcel
of land where the "red caboose" is currently located in Islamorada.
Motion carried unanimously.
P5 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning the time approximate of 9:20
a.m. for approval of a Resolution establishing "Less Than Fee" program for retiring development rights
from willing Sellers. After discussion, the time approximate was removed from the item and it was
discussed later in the meeting (and continued to the June 20, 2018 meeting).
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, Mayor David Rice,
Mayor Norman Anderson and Vice Mayor Bruce Halle.
H1 James Callahan, Fire Chief, addressed the Board concerning approval of a new Employment
Agreement in the amount of $65,458.00 (loaded salary cost) with existing contracted employee, Ms. Dina
Stitt, for the position of MCFR Billing Specialist to become effective on July 25, 2018. Motion was made
by BOCC Mayor Rice and seconded by BOG Mayor Anderson granting approval and authorizing
execution of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Callahan addressed the Board concerning the fire on Big Pine Key.
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 APPROVAL
C23 Judith Clarke, Director Engineering Services/Roads & Bridges, and Mr. Shillinger addressed the
Board concerning approval for Duck Key Community Benefit Inc. d /b /a Duck Key Property Owners
Association (DKPOA) to landscape on county rights -of -way in front of vacant lots owned by Monroe
County and multiple private owners. If the Board approves issuance of a permit to this
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organization, then Monroe County Code Section 19 -33 will need to be revised to allow for a right -of-
way permit to be issued to a corporation such as the Duck Key Community Benefit, Inc. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting
approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
Emily Schemper - Douma, Acting Sr. Director of Planning & Environmental, addressed the Board
concerning Items J4, J7 and J14. The following individuals addressed the Board: Gregory Brown,
representing Habitat for Humanity of Key West & the Lower Keys; and, Debbie Batty, Board President of
Habitat for Humanity. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the following three items (J4, J7 and J14):
J4 Adoption of a Resolution reserving sixteen (16) affordable housing ROGO allocations (moderate
income category) for a proposed project on US 1 and La Fitte Drive, Lots 8, 9, 10, & 11, Block 8,
Cutthroat Harbor Estates, Cudjoe Key (approximate mile marker 22.5), having real estate numbers
00178350- 000000, 00178360- 000000, 00178370 - 000000, and 00178380 - 000000, until June 25, 2019.
RESOLUTION NO. 151 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
J7 Approval of a waiver of approximately $84,088.00 in building permit fees for 16 deed - restricted
affordable housing units to serve the 120% of median income level to be built on four lots LaFitte Drive
on Cudjoe Key at approximate mile marker 22.4, having real estate numbers 00178350- 000000,
00178360- 000000, 00178370 - 000000, and 00178380 - 000000 by Habitat for Humanity of Key West and
Lower Florida Keys.
J14 Approval and authorization to execute the First Amendment to the Ground Lease Agreement with
Habitat for Humanity of Key West and Lower Florida Keys, Inc. ( "Habitat "), to allow Habitat an
additional year from the date of execution of this amendment until June 25, 2019, to obtain all building
permits, and to allow Habitat up to 2.5 years to obtain all certificates of occupancy.
Motion carried unanimously.
ENGINEERING
Il Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. Pamela Hancock, Deputy Clerk, swore in Ms. Clarke and
Myra Allen, for the quasi-judicial hearing, regarding the denial of an After - The -Fact Right -of- Way
permit for unpermitted work on the County Right -of -Way. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to deny the appeal, with direction to
staff to give her specific instructions on what she needs to do to cure, and direct code staff to continue the
Code Enforcement hearing for six months. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVAL
C24 Ms. Clarke addressed the Board concerning approval of Amendment 1 to the Agreement for
Engineering Design & Permitting Services with EAC Consulting Inc. for the Stock Island II Roadway
Improvement Project. The amendment to the agreement is for additional design and permitting services
for a landscape median for a not to exceed cost of $32,898.00. The addition of landscaping is consistent
with the Intra- Island Corridor Enhancement Plan released November 30, 2005 and public input for
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Maloney Avenue and MacDonald Avenue on Stock Island. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval and authorizing
execution of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D13 Alan MacEachern, Director of Information Technology; and, Mark Pallans, representing Pallans
Associates Communication Consultants, made Power Point Presentations on availability of
communications (voice, TV and data) post Hurricane Irma; steps that have been taken or are planned
to improve technical infrastructure that supports communication in anticipation of another significant
storm; and "The Use of Third Party Radio Towers to Improve Reliability of the Monroe County
Trunked Radio System" as requested by the Board of County Commissioners at its in December 13,
2017 meeting related to emergency communications after a storm. Mike Rice, Bureau Chief, Monroe
County Sheriff's Office, and Ms. Schemper -Douma addressed the Board. The following individuals
addressed the Board: Jan Edelstein, representing Cudjoe Gardens Property Owner's Association; Stuart
Schaffer, representing Sugarloaf Shores Property Owner's Association; Bill Hunter, representing Lower
Keys Alliance and Last Stand; David Paul Horan, representing Frank Dirico — Industrial
Communications; and Mark Baker. Board directed staff to prepare an agenda item for the Marathon
meeting (July 18, 2018) specific to the tower, what it can add, its advantages and disadvantages.
Lindsey Rabito- Leonard, representing Baptist Health South, presented a video presentation to the
Board. Rick Freeburg, CEO of Mariner's Hospital and Fishermen's Hospital, addressed the Board
concerning the following two items (D10 & D11):
D10 Presentation by Baptist Health South, regarding Hurricane Irma damage to Fisherman's Hospital
and plans for rebuilding.
D11 Discussion and direction, regarding possible County mechanisms for financing rebuilding of
Fisherman's Hospital following significant Hurricane Irma damage.
Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to direct staff to prepare the Resolutions necessary to
create a MSTU for two options: one would be a year by year; and the second option would be a 10 year
one that would require a referendum; and for staff to determine whether within the same Ordinance the
interim first year, based on ability to establish an MSTU without referendum, build into the same
Ordinance the scheduling of a referendum that would extend it out to multiple years. Roll call vote
carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION
Kl Mr. Shillinger announced an Attorney- Client Closed Session in the matters of AshBritt, Inc. v.
Monroe County, FL and Florida Department of Transportation, Case No. CA-K-1 7-802 and read the
required language into the record pursuant to F.S. 286 - 011(8). Mr. Shillinger advised that the following
persons would be present at the meeting: the County Commissioners, County Administrator Roman
Gastesi, County Attorney Bob Shillinger, Special Litigation Counsel Jeff Hochman, Esquire, and a
certified court reporter.
Mayor Rice declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session, the
meeting was re- opened.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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R2 Lisa Tennyson, Director of Legislative Affairs, made a Power Point Presentation regarding the
potential acquisition of the Murray Marine property on Stock Island in order to provide a shore side
facility for a mooring field in Boca Chica Basin and preserve recreational working waterfront in Monroe
County. Mr. Shillinger, Mr. Gastesi, and Rich Jones, Marine Resources Senior Administrator addressed
the Board. The following individuals addressed the Board: Jan Edelstein, Louis LaTorre, and Mayor
Craig Cates, representing the City of Key West. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to give the County Administrator and Budget
Director the authority to negotiate with the sellers and bring it back to the Board to advise whether it is
affordable or not. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kolhage No
Commissioner Murphy Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Mayor Rice Yes
Motion carried.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D2 Mr. Gastesi and Cary Knight, Director of Project Management, addressed the Board concerning
approval of a Third Amendment to Agreement with William P. Horn Architect, P.A. for post
construction inspection services in the amount of 513,900.00 at Bernstein Park. This is funded by the
one -cent infrastructure tax. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded
by Commissioner Neugent granting approval and authorizing execution of the item. Motion carried
unanimously.
D3 Rhonda Haag, Sustainability Director; and Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board concerning direction
and retroactive approval to submit a Request for Proposals for marine debris removal and related services,
which will be used to perform work funded by a grant in the amount of $45.8 million from the United
States Department of Agriculture; Natural Resources Conservation Service; and, Emergency Watershed
Protection Program, if awarded, to cover removal of marine debris created by Hurricane Irma from 103
eligible canals in unincorporated Monroe County, City of Marathon and Village of Islamorada, with a
25% County match. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by
Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
D4 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting
retroactive approval to submit a Request for Proposals for Marine Debris Monitoring Services as a
result of Hurricane Irma. 100% cost reimbursement is anticipated to be provided by United States
Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service as part of their Emergency
Watershed Protection Program in an amount not to exceed $3.1 million. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Q1 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance revising Section 19 -4 of the
Monroe County Code to revise the toll rates and discount programs for Card Sound Road Toll. There
were no public speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO. 008 -2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Q2 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Section 8 -3(a) of the
Monroe County Code which authorizes Code Compliance officers to issue citations for unlicensed
contractor activity to include authorization for the specific Building Department employee to enforce
unlicensed activity and to issue citations. There were no public speakers. Motion was made by
Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following Ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 009 -2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Q3 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners amending the Monroe County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan to include the
definition of Perimeter Canal in the Glossary; amending Policy 202.4.3 and creating new Policy 202.4.4
to allow maintenance dredging within areas vegetated with sea grass beds or characterized by hard -
bottom communities within the canals of Duck Key (MM 61) in order to restore navigational access;
limited to previously dredged canals; not to exceed depths of greater than minus six feet MLW; provided
there is no degradation of water quality or impact on surrounding benthic resources; requiring mitigation
for impacts within the dredged area; provided the proposed dredging is in the public interest; as proposed
by Demetrio Brid and Duck Key Community Benefit Inc.; providing for severability; providing for repeal
of conflicting provisions; providing for transmittal to the State Land Planning Agency and the Secretary
of State; providing for inclusion in the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan; providing for an effective
date. There were no public speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 010 -2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Q4 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners amending Monroe County Land Development Code Section 101 -1 — Definitions
to include the definition of Perimeter Canal; Amending Section 118 -10 — Environmental Design for
Specific Habitat Types, to allow maintenance dredging within areas vegetated with sea grass beds or
characterized by hard - bottom communities within the canals of Duck Key (MM 61) in order to restore
navigational access; limited to previously dredged canals; not to exceed depths of greater than minus six
feet MLW; provided there is no degradation of water quality or impact on surrounding benthic resources;
requiring mitigation for impacts within the dredged area; provided the proposed dredging is in the public
interest; as proposed by Demetrio Brid and Duck Key Community Benefit, Inc. (File 42016 -184). There
were no public speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Neugent to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 011 -2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
JI Ms. Schemper - Douma, Mr. Gastesi and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval
of a Resolution approving a request by Joel Reed on behalf of Marina Inn Land, LLC for a partial
exemption to the County's inclusionary housing requirements, pursuant to Section 139- 1(b)(3) of the
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Monroe County Land Development Code, on property commonly known as Marina Inn Condominium
located at 111, 121, 211, 311, 321, 411 and 421 Beach Road in Ocean Reef, having parcel numbers from
00569471- 000200 to 00569471- 005000. The following individual addressed the Board: Joel Reed,
representing Marina Inn Land LLC. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and
seconded by Commissioner Carruthers approving staff recommendation to deny the item based on Goal
601, Policy 601.1.9 and Policy 601.1.13 of the Comprehensive Plan, and the conclusion that the proposed
redevelopment project does not meet any of the four criteria in subsection 139 -1(b) (3) that the BOCC
may use to reduce, adjust, or waive inclusionary housing requirements. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 152 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
J3 Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to adopt
the following Resolution authorizing Unlicensed Contractor Code Investigator Paul Pignataro to issue
citations for disposition in County Court. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 153 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D6 Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board concerning the presentation by Hurricane Irma Long -term
Recovery Group. Board continued the item to the July 18, 2018 meeting in Marathon.
D8 Ms. Haag and Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board concerning approval of a Revised Memorandum
of Understanding and Mutual Aid Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(DEP) for $6 million for clearing of marine debris from canals and other navigable waterways within
unincorporated Monroe County, to be reimbursed by the County to DEP. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval and
authorizing execution of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
D12 Mr. Gastesi, Mr. Knight and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval to issue a
Request for Proposals for up to four "Tiny Houses" on parcels already owned by the County that will
serve as prototypes for redevelopment with eventual use as employee rental housing. Total cost is
estimated in the range of $500,000.00. The following individual addressed the Board: Jan Edelstein.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval of the item and to include some language in the RFP to solicit with participation of the
manufacturer on a co -op basis as well as some flexibility on the location rather than require selection of
one sight. Motion carried unanimously.
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D14 Ed Koconis, Building Department Administrative Director, addressed the Board concerning
approval of a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners prioritizing certain types of building
permits for primary homeowners to facilitate expeditious repairs of these principal domiciles. Mr.
Koconis provided the Board with Permit Application Intake Statistics from October 2016 to April 2018.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
to deny the Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
D17 Ms. Clarke addressed the Board concerning approval of Amendment One to Task Order One with
Tetra Tech, Inc. to provide Hurricane Debris Monitoring and Disaster Related Services for Hurricane
Irma to increase the estimated cost proposal from $1,624,560.00 to $2,176,680.00. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval
and authorizing execution of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
M3 Mr. Shillinger and Mike Roberts, Sr. Administrator, Environmental Resources addressed the
Board concerning direction to staff regarding clean -up of lots, both public and privately owned. Hurricane
debris is a clear source for fire in residential areas throughout the County but especially in sparsely settled
areas such as Big Pine Key. We need to aggressively remove these fuel sources from empty lots. The
Board took no official action.
M4 Mr. Shillinger, Christine Limbert- Barrows, Assistant County Attorney; and, Cheryl Sullivan,
Solid Waste Director, addressed the Board concerning our franchises, Marathon Garbage Service and
Keys Sanitary Service, who are required to deliver solid waste to our transfer stations, should not be
required to obtain a Specialty Hauler license. May it be recommended that we exempt them from being
required to acquire a license that is covered by already being our service provider. After discussion, the
item was continued to the June 20, 2018 meeting in Key Largo with direction to staff to lay out the issues
and to provide the Board with a list of who has specialty licenses.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
01 Mr. Gastesi referred the Board to the County Administrator's monthly report. Board discussed
surplus vehicles that are stored at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport. Mr. Gastesi reminded the Board of
the budget discussion scheduled for next week, May 23, 2018. Board directed staff to be prepared to
bring information on the capital plan for the next several years, where the county is with HUD and the
CDBGDR Grants, as well as any updated sales tax revenue data.
04 Mr. Shillinger, Mr. Gastesi, Patricia Eables, Assistant County Attorney; and Chief Callahan
addressed the Board concerning approval of a Contract to purchase two (2) parcels in the City of Layton
for use as a portion of the property for a future replacement fire station in Layton and authorization for the
Mayor to execute the contract once signed by the owner. The proposed purchase price is $577,000.00
paid out of Infrastructure Sales surtax funds. The contract includes a lease of the property to the owner for
up to three (3) years for a nominal fee. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval and authorizing execution of the item. Motion
carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
P1 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney Report for May 2018. Mr. Shillinger
read Christine Hurley's report on the Governor's proposal for 1,300 additional ROGO allocations
following her meeting with DEO and state level staff. He advised the Board that they have a cabinet
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meeting scheduled for June 13, 2018 to discuss the allocations further. The following individuals
addressed the Board: Jan Edelstein, Virginia Panico, representing the Key West Chamber of Commerce;
Mike Morawski, representing Hemingway Home; and Owen Trapenier, representing Trapenier &
Associates. Mr. Gaseti addressed the Board. Board directed staff to take the Board's questions and
concerns discussed today to the meeting with the cabinet on June 13, 2018.
Commissioner Neugent excused himself from the remainder of the meeting.
Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney- Client Closed Session in the matter of KWResort
Utilities Rate Application PSC # 2017 - 0141 -SU at the regularly scheduled BOCC meeting on June 20,
2018 in Key Largo 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 Carruthers to
hold the closed session. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Neugent not present.
Mr. Shillinger advised that the Board that he is continuing the following two items to the June 20,
2018 meeting in Key Largo:
P4 Approval of a Resolution establishing a policy for use and disposition of vacant lots acquired
through voluntary purchase under the density reduction program and for vacant lots acquired through
other means such as foreclosure and donation.
P5 Approval of a Resolution establishing "Less Than Fee" program for retiring development rights
from willing Sellers.
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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