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Danny L. Kolhage, District 1
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George Neugenf District 2
Heather Carruthers, District 3
County Commission Meeting
October 17, 2018
Agenda Item Number: N2
Agenda Item Summary #4794
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: County Clerk of Court
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Pamela Hancock (305) 292 -3314
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of the minutes from the regular meetings of July 18,
2018 and August 15, 2018; and, the special budget meeting of July 31, 2018.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT /AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
DOCUMENTATION:
July 18.2018
July 31.2018
August 15.2018
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:
N/A
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, July 18, 2018
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 George Neugent and Mayor David Rice. Also present at the meeting
were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Kevin Madok,
Clerk of Court; Pamela Hancock, Deputy Clerk; county staff, members of the press and radio;
and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Al Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B1 Recognition of 10 years of service to Tina LoSacco, Project Management /Senior
Engineering Technician, Wastewater.
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 for the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport to host the
Airport's 75 Anniversary Celebration (using Airport parking lots, access roads and sidewalks),
which will be a public event on October 20, 2018. The event will take place on the Marathon
General Aviation leasehold ramp and include static aircraft displays and sightseeing flights.
C2 Board granted approval to negotiate a Contract with WSP USA Inc., the highest
ranked respondent for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services (CEI) for the Pigeon
Key Ramp Rehabilitation 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.
C3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Change Order 17 with OAC Action
Construction Corp., increasing contract amount by $4,992.68 for the Key West Airport
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Customs Facility Phase 11 Project, funded 50% by FDOT grant AQH10 and 50% Fund 404
Operating.
C4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of KWBTS Association Noise Insulation
Program (NIP) Agreement with Key West By The Sea Association, Inc., regarding use of
Association's common space for storage and equipment staging during the NIP construction
proj ect.
C6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the State of
Florida, Division of Emergency Management concerning an Emergency Management
Performance Grant (Contract 419 -FG- ) in the amount of $67,044.00, fully grant funded
and no county match; and authorization for the County Administrator to execute any required
documentation in relation to the grant.
C7 Board granted approval to rescind the April BOCC approval of the Second
Amendment to the Consultant Agreement for Professional Architectural and Engineering
Services with Pike Architects, Inc.
C8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Eleventh Amendment to
Agreement between Superion, LLC and Monroe County, amount not to exceed $6,750.00 for
additional CommunityPLUS user licenses.
C9 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance
abolishing the municipal service taxing or benefit unit Districts created for fire protection and
ambulance services by Ordinance No. 005 -1977 which are no longer utilized due to the
creation of the Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District in 1988 and Key Largo
Fire Rescue and Emergency Medical Services District in 2005.
C10 Board granted approval of the transmittal of the Fiscal Year 2019 Proposed Budget. Said
budget is incorporated herein by reference.
C11 Board accepted the Monroe County Length of Service Award Program ( LOSAP)
actuarial valuation report for the Plan Year 2018 and transfer of funds for Plan Year 2018 into
the LOSAP Trust Fund.
C12 Board adopted the following Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida adopting a fee schedule for a Fire Rescue Minimum Standards
Class at the Monroe County Training Academy and approving a waiver of fees for qualified
Monroe County Residents in the amount of $2,200.00 per student.
RESOLUTION NO. 181 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C13 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for Employee Benefits
Consulting Services.
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C14 Board granted approval to award surplus items to the highest bidder as set forth in the
attached Budget and Finance Purchasing Department Tabulation Sheet and authorization to
dispose of the surplus items to the next highest bidder if necessary until items are disposed.
Said tabulation is incorporated herein by reference.
C15 Board granted approval to negotiate a contract with WSP, USA Inc., the highest
ranked respondent for Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the Sea Level Rise Pilot
Project. If successful negotiations cannot be reached, approval is requested to negotiate a
contract with the next highest respondent until successful negotiations are reached.
C18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Change Orders 18 and 21 with OAC
Action Construction Corp., increasing contract amount by $4,359.73 and contract time by 30
days for the Key West Airport Customs Facility Phase 11 project, funded 50% by FDOT grant
AQH10 and 50% Airport Operating Fund 404.
C19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order Amendment 3 with
Currie, Sowards, Aguila Architects for additional construction administration services at the PK
Government Center and Roth Building WWTP Replacement and Abandonment project. This
project is funded by infrastructure sales surtax. This amendment adds $36,960.00 to the Task
Order bringing the total to $111,160.00.
C20 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of June 2018,
reviewed by the County Administrator /Assistant Administrator. Said report is incorporated
herein by reference.
C21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Alzheimer's Disease Initiative
Program (ADI) Contract KZ -1897 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc., and Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners /Monroe County Social Services In- Home Services for the
contract year 2018 -2019 (07/01/2018- 06/30/2019) in the amount of $189,458.40.
C22 Board granted approval and authorized Task Order No. 01 with Ricondo & Associates,
Inc. for Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Planning Services - PFC Application No. 18, in the
amount of $56,646.00, to be funded 50% FDOT Grant ($28,323.00) and 50% PFC Fund 406
($28,323.00).
C23 Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds and Receipt
of Unanticipated Funds:
Amending Resolution No. 032 -2018 (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 182 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 183 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 184 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 185 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 186 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 187 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 188 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 189 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 190 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 191 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 192 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 193 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 194 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C24 Board granted approval of the acceptance of funds allocated to the Monroe County
Public Library, Key West Branch, through the Amendment and Restatement of the George
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Louis DeCoster Declaration of Trust, and approval for the County Administrator to sign all
related documents.
C25 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the First Renewal and Amendment
1 to Agreement with Keys Security, Inc. for security services for Duck Key Security District.
C26 Board granted approval of the Revised Purchasing Policy which includes changes that
are necessary due to the recent memorandum, dated June 20, 2018, from the Executive
Office of the President, OMB, Office of Federal Financial Management regarding changes to
the micro - purchase thresholds.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D4 Board granted approval to submit Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
application for Acquisition and Demolition in the amount of $10,000,000.00 for buyouts of
flood -prone properties owned by private individuals willing to sell, using Community
Development Block Grant funding as 25% match.
D5 Board granted approval to submit Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
application for Elevation and Reconstruction Projects in the amount of up to $4,000,000.00
for properties owned by private individuals, using Community Development Block Grant
funding as 25% match.
D6 Board granted approval for the Mayor to sign transfer of title for County Vehicle No.
0920 -9025, 2017 Look Trailer VIN# 53BLTEA24HUO25328 to Florida League of Cities Inc
for the settlement amount of $3,811.03. This vehicle was totaled by Hurricane Irma.
D7 Board granted approval to advertise for lighted box signs at the Florida Keys Marathon
International Airport. The current box signs sustained substantial damage from Hurricane
Irma and require immediate replacement.
D8 Board granted approval for the Mayor to sign transfer of title for County Vehicle No.
0940 -581, 2003 Ford F -350, VIN# 1FTSF30P13ECO2438 to Florida League of Cities, Inc.
for the settlement amount of $6,619.83. This vehicle was totaled by Hurricane Irma.
D9 Board granted approval of cumulative invoices over $50,000.00 relating to the
declared State of Local Emergency on September 5, 2017 due to Hurricane Irma, in
accordance with Monroe County Code Section 2- 347(k) and Chapter 7 (B.) Emergency
Purchases of the Monroe County Purchasing Policy.
D13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Task Order
Three for Disaster Response and Recovery Services with DRC Emergency Services, LLC for
Hurricane Irma which revises the tipping fee from $47.00 to $49.00 per ton for the Waste
Management Facility in Homestead, FL.
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D15 Board granted approval to ratify the Contract with Global Disaster Recovery, Inc. (GDR)
for the Mold Remediation of the Old Courthouse following water damages by Hurricane
Irma. Contract in the amount of $89,643.39 was executed by the Mayor on June 13, 2018.
D16 Board granted approval to submit five (5) applications under the Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program, following Hurricane Irma, to seek up to 75% of the funding to protect
critical County facilities from damage faced from natural hazards. Authorization sought for
the County Administrator's signature to submit the applications to the Florida Division of
Emergency Management prior to August 6, 2018.
D17 Report of Hurricane Irma finance activity by the Office of Management and Budget.
D18 Board adopted the following Resolution approving the expenditure of the $3.99 million
Fiscal Year 2017/18 Keys Stewardship funds and $1.5 million Fiscal Year 2018/19 Keys
Stewardship funds, totaling $5.49 million, towards Monroe County's local cost share match of
$7,930,383.00 under USDA NRCS Grant NR184209XXXXC27 for marine debris removal and
related services resulting from Hurricane Irma; providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 195 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
TAX COLLECTOR
El Board granted approval to extend the 2018 Tax Roll and mail the bills prior to
completion of the Value Adjustment Board Hearing.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Fl Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Monroe
Council of the Arts, d /b /a Florida Keys Council of the Arts to supplement cost of tourist
related programs.
F2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Florida Keys
Fishing Tournaments, Inc. to oversee the TDC Fishing Umbrella, an advisory committee to
make recommendations to the TDC and BOCC concerning funding for tourism related activities
and marketing.
F3 Board granted approval to exercise exemption of competitive solicitation requirement
for professional services and enter into Agreement with JDO Insights, Inc. to provide Visitor
Profile Survey Services.
F4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement with
City of Marathon for the Sombrero Beach Facilities Upgrade project to amend expiration
date of Agreement to December 31, 2018.
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F5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement with
City of Marathon for the Coco Plum Shoreline Restoration project to amend expiration date of
Agreement to December 31, 2018.
F6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement with
City of Marathon for the Amphitheatre Improvements project to amend expiration date of
Agreement to December 31, 2018.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
J2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 9 (Amendment) to
the Agreement between Monroe County (County) and Pumpout USA, Inc. (Contractor) for
Keys -Wide Mobile Vessel Pumpout Service (Pumpout Service), which is 1) contingent
upon sufficient funding sources and levels required, and 2) providing for the term of the
Amendment from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
J3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Work Order 4004 in the amount
of $50,000.00 under the Transportation Planning Services contract with AECOM Technical
Services, Inc., funded at 100% through a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) from the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT).
J4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Work Order 4005 in the amount of
$50,000.00 under the 4 year Transportation Planning Services contract with AECOM
Technical Services, Inc., for the review of private development permit applications, funded by
private development applicants.
J5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement (ILA)
between Monroe County (County) and the Village of Islamorada (City) reimbursing the City in
an amount up to $10,000.00 from Boating Improvement Funds (13I1 for costs to be incurred
by the City during Fiscal Year 2019 for regulatory buoy maintenance.
J6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) Agreement No.MV279 between Monroe County (County) and the DEP
providing $180,000 in Clean Vessel Act (CVA) reimbursement funding to the County to
assist with funding the County's Mobile Vessel Pumpout Service (Pumpout Service) for one
year of operation from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
J8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Underwater
Engineering Services, Inc. for Removal, Refloating and /or Demolition and Disposal of
Derelict Vessels, Floating Structures and Marine Debris.
J9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Arnold's Auto &
Marine Repair, Inc. for Removal, Refloating and /or Demolition and Disposal of Derelict
Vessels, Floating Structures and Marine Debris.
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J10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Coffin Marine
Services, Inc. for Removal, Refloating and /or Demolition and Disposal of Derelict Vessels,
Floating Structures and Marine Debris.
J11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Lower Keys Marine
Towing and Salvage, Inc. for Removal, Refloating and /or Demolition and Disposal of Derelict
Vessels, Floating Structures and Marine Debris.
J12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Coral Construction
Company, Inc. for Removal, Refloating and /or Demolition and Disposal of Derelict Vessels,
Floating Structures and Marine Debris.
J13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with American
Underwater Contractors, Inc. for Removal, Refloating and /or Demolition and Disposal of
Derelict Vessels, Floating Structures and Marine Debris.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
K1 Board granted approval of the Governor's reappointment of Aaron Castillo and the
appointment of Patrick Labrada to the Monroe County Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
L1 Board granted approval of Commissioner Neugent's appointment of Kristen Livengood
to the Planning Commission, fulfilling the term of Beth Ramsay- Vickrey, who has resigned
effective August 23, 2018. Ms. Livengood's first Planning Commission meeting will be
September 26, 2018.
COUNTY CLERK
Ml Board granted approval of the correction to the October 17, 2007 minutes and duplicated
Resolution numbers. The minutes duplicated four Resolution numbers that were assigned at
the September 21, 2007 meeting (Resolution No. 360 -2007 to Resolution No. 363- 2007).
M2 Board granted approval of the correction to the October 17, 2014 BOCC minutes.
M3 Board granted approval BOCC Warrants (Including Payroll), for the month of June 2018,
10038450 - 10039680, 50004275 - 50004368 (PR), 3096735- 3097835 (PR Voucher), 23434-
23560 (WC), as follows: 001 General Fund, in the amount of $2,655,583.66; 101 Fine &
Forfeiture Fund, in the amount of $4,155,345.36; 102 Road & Bridge Fund, in the amount of
$489,574.10; 115 TDC District Two Penny, in the amount of $613,482.69; 116 TDC Admin &
Promo 2 Cent, in the amount of $685,751.60; 117 TDC District 1,3 Cent, in the amount of
$968,712.07; 118 TDC District 2,3 Cent, in the amount of $76,146.76; 119 TDC District 3,3
Cent, in the amount of $635,194.58; 120 TDC District 4,3 Cent, in the amount of $149,019.04;
121 TDC District 5,3 Cent, in the amount of $207,634.16; 125 Gov Fund Type Grants, in the
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amount of $1,657,449.47; 141 Fire & Amb Dist 1 L &M Keys, in the amount of $759,904.10;
147 Uninc Svc Dist Parks &Rec, in the amount of $147,195.95; 148 Plan, Build, Zoning, in the
amount of $376,095.16; 149 Municipal Policing, in the amount of $555,679.74; 150 E911
Enhancement Fund, in the amount of $78,188.78; 152 Duck Key Security Dist, in the amount
of $52,547.95; 153 Local Housing Assistance, in the amount of $60,954.00; 157 Boating
Improvement Fund, in the amount of $11,550.00; 158 Misc Special Revenue Fund, in the
amount of $30,031.35; 160 Environmental Restoration, in the amount of $46,977.87; 162 Law
Enforcement Trust 600, in the amount of $7,500.00; 163 Court Facilities, in the amount of
$9,859.83; 164 Drug Facilities Fees, in the amount of $5,272.11; 171 Stock Island
Wastewater, in the amount of $29,724.70; 180 Building Funds, in the amount of $528,401.00;
304 1 Cent Infra Surtax, in the amount of $545,224.33; 308 Infrastructure Sales Tax
Revenue Bond, in the amount of $304.28; 310 Big Coppitt Wastewater, in the amount of
$16.63; 311 Duck Key Wastewater, in the amount of $16.63; 312 Cudjoe Regional WW Proj,
in the amount of $6,733.38; 314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds, in the amount of $124,693.26;
316 Land Acquisition, in the amount of $577,378.92; 401 Card Sound Bridge, in the amount
of $35,075.21; 403 Marathon Airport, in the amount of $157,890.69; 404 Key West Intl
Airport, in the amount of $669,020.91; 406 PFC & Operating Restrictions, in the amount of
$909,105.75; 414 MSD Solid Waste, in the amount of $921,634.31; 501 Worker's
Compensation, in the amount of $302,394.90; 502 Group Insurance Fund, in the amount of
$2,155,888.63; 503 Risk Management Fund, in the amount of $1,083,554.36; 504 Fleet
Management Fund, in the amount of $157,145.78.
M4 Board granted approval of FKAA invoices $50,000 or over for the fiscal year (to
include salaries), relating to the Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System Project.
M5 Board granted approval of FKAA invoices $50,000 or over for the fiscal year (to
include salaries), relating to the Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System Project. The invoices
under $50,000 are being provided for information only.
M6 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of June
2018, as follows: Advertising, in the amount of $1,587,934.00; Bricks & Mortar Projects, in the
amount of $872,625.77; Events, in the amount of $374,873.35; Office Supplies & Operating
Costs, in the amount of $21,025.02; Personnel Services, in the amount of $107,307.43; Public
Relations, in the amount of $39,644.46; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of $35,504.22;
Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of $15,311.38; Travel, in the amount of $9,690.47; Visitor
Information Services, in the amount of $79,509.36.
M7 Board granted approval to dispose of BOCC Financial Records ranging from 1997-
2012 (see attached Records of Disposition Document for details). Said detail is incorporated
herein by reference.
M8 Board granted approval to declare fixed assets as surplus and allow them to be disposed
of. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
N2 Board granted approval of a Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection as part of the Coastal Partnership Initiative to conduct a sea level
rise vulnerability assessment of the County's Harry Harris Park, receiving $15,000.00 in
grant funds and providing $15,000.00 in match funds budgeted for Fiscal Year 2018, and
authorize the County Administrator to sign the agreement.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
04 Board granted approval to accept proposal for renewal of Airport Liability Insurance
from ACE Property and Casualty Ins. Co. through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. with annual
premium of $35,905.00, and for the Risk Administrator to sign all necessary forms.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
C5 Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; and
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator addressed the Board concerning approval to award to
highest ranked respondent and enter into a Contract with West Construction, Inc. and
authorization for the Mayor to execute contract for the construction of the Cudjoe Key New
Fire Station 411 in the amount of $ 4,002,389.00. Funded by the one cent infrastructure sales
tax. The following individual addressed the Board: David Martinez, representing Burke
Construction Group. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to award the contract and bring the contract back at a later
date for execution. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
Dl Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board concerning the
presentation by Hurricane Irma Long -term Recovery Group. Stephanie Kaple, Chair, Florida
Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc., addressed the Board. Michelle Luckett made a Power Point
Presentation. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent permitting staff to work with the Recovery Group on a potential short
term lease, maybe two years, for them to use the Habitat Restore property site for temporary
lodging. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
05 Mr. Shillinger and Ms. Hurley addressed the Board concerning direction on whether to
build housing on the County owned property located at 5501 College Road, Stock Island
(MCSO Headquarters and Jail) for Sheriffs deputies and other first responders. The following
individuals addressed the Board: Sheriff Rick Ramsay, representing the Monroe County Sheriff's
Office; Jim Scholl, representing the City of Key West; and Bart Smith, representing Sunset
Apartments. After discussion, motion was by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
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Commissioner Neugent approving the item and directing staff to do all the necessary work. Roll
call vote carried unanimously.
06 Mr. Shillinger and Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board concerning direction to terminate
the use of the County Jail property for KOTS as of September 27, 2018 and authorization to
assist the City in locating an alternative site within the city limits. The following individuals
addressed the Board: Jim Scholl, representing the City of Key West; Bart Smith, representing
Sunset Apartments; and Sheriff Rick Ramsay, representing the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
After discussion, Board directed Mr. Gastesi to work with the Sheriff and Mr. Scholl to find an
alternative site; for Mr. Gastesi to include an update in his monthly report; and to have a report
on progress every 90 days in Key West. After further discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to extend the termination
date to September 27, 2019. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
L2 Dr. Steve Davis, Senior Ecologist with Everglades Foundation, made a Power Point
Presentation on canals that are exhibiting signs of reduced dissolved Oxygen due to debris
from Hurricane Irma. It appears to be causing horrific effects to canal and near -shore water
quality. Rhonda Haag, Sustainability Director, addressed the Board.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
to adopt the following two Resolutions (Item R2 & R3):
R2 Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners approving the
extension of reservations for one hundred and four (104) affordable housing dwelling unit
allocations consisting of one (1) very low income, fifty -one (5 1) 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, 2019 for building permit issuance.
RESOLUTION NO. 196 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
R3 Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners approving the
reservation extension of one hundred and four (104) affordable housing allocation awards,
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,
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Florida, having real estate numbers 00120940 - 000100, 00120940 - 000201, and 00120940-
000302, until July 1, 2019 for building permit issuance.
RESOLUTION NO. 197 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
J1 Rich Jones, Senior Administrator, Marine Resources, made a Power Point Presentation
regarding consideration of establishing a Slow Speed /Minimum Wake boating restricted area
for the entirety of the Duck Key canal system and associated boat basins. The following
individual addressed the Board: Sylvia Hernandez, representing Duck Key Security Advisory
Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Murphy to proceed with the slow speed zone processing. Motion carried
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
C16 Brian Cook, Employee Services Director, addressed the Board concerning approval of a
Resolution authorizing a change in Section 4.10 Temporary Higher Classification of the
Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Resolution with the
following revisions, (in addition to the requested changes):
4.10 TEMPORARY HIGHER CLASSIFICATION
Due to a vacancy of a budgeted position an employee may be assigned full -time to work in a
higher classification up to one year, unless otherwise determined by the County
Administrator. An employee required to work in a higher classification 14 consecutive calendar
days or less shall be required to do so at no increase in pay. If the employee is required
to work beyond this period, he or she should be given a temporary transfer to the higher
classification and be paid the greater of the minimum salary of the pay range or a 5% salary
increase per higher level pay grade (whichever is greater) beginning on day 15. At the
conclusion of the assignment, pay shall revert to the authorized rate established for his regular
position. Any such temporary increase granted shall not affect the employee's eligibility for
normal salary advancement.
One or more employees may be temporarily assigned duties /responsibilities of a vacant
budgeted position, which have a substantive impact on an employee's daily work life, are
outside the normal scope, and require a new skill set. An employee assigned such
duties /responsibilities for 14 consecutive calendar days or less shall be required to do so at
no increase in pay. If the employee(s) is required to work beyond this period, the
employee(s) will be given a temporary adjustment in pay of 3% beginning on day 15. At the
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conclusion of the assignment, pay shall revert to the authorized rate established for his/her
regular position. Any such temporary increase granted shall not affect the employee's
eligibility for normal salary advancement.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 198 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C17 Mr. Gastesi and Mr. Cook and Cynthia Hall, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the
Board concerning approval of a Resolution adding Section 21 to the Personnel Policies and
Procedures Manual, establishing the Emergency Management Expectations Policy. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 199 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D14 Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval to seek additional documentation, which was left out by the lowest bidder, A-
1 Property Services, for the Tavernier Fire Station Roof Replacement and enter into a
contract if sufficient documentation is provided. A -1 Property Services bid is for
$119,500.00. If documentation is not sufficient, staff seeks approval to award to the higher
bidder, Roofing By Ruff, Inc., who submitted a bid of $272,000.00. The contract is to replace
the roof on the Tavernier Fire Station which was partially removed during Hurricane Irma.
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
J7 Steve Williams, Assistant County Attorney; Mr. Shillinger and Ms. Hurley addressed the
Board concerning approval of Contract Amendment 42 with Host Compliance for a two year
extension, at a credited amount to the original contract for a software system that provides
information regarding vacation rental activity. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval and authorizing
execution of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
02 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of an Interlocal Agreement with
the City of Marathon to transfer eighteen (18) affordable allocations from the County to the
City for use at the St. Columba project on the condition that the eighteen (18) existing market
rate allocations harvested from that site can only be used in the unincorporated area of the
County. The following individual addressed the Board: Franklin Greenman, representing St.
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Columba Episcopal Church. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and
seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting approval and authorizing execution of the item.
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
03 Mr. Shillinger and Ms. Hurley addressed the Board concerning direction regarding a request
from the City of Marathon to transfer 11 affordable ROGO allocations to the City of Marathon
for the IMBY Project. The following individuals addressed the Board: Joshua Mothner,
representing IMBY, Inc.; and George Garrett and Chuck Lindsey, representing the City of
Marathon. After discussion, Board directed staff to negotiate an ILA that is mutually acceptable
that provides the City with the 11 affordables and provides the County with acceptable
compensation. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D2 Ms. Haag made a Power Point Presentation concerning approval of a Contract with the
41 ranked vendor, Adventure Environmental, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $35 million
for removal of marine debris created by Hurricane Irma from canals in unincorporated Monroe
County, City of Marathon and Village of Islamorada; also, authority to negotiate and enter into
a contract with the next highest vendor(s), in rank order, if necessary. Ms. Hall addressed the
Board. The following individuals addressed the Board: Greg Tolpin and Chris Colarusso,
representing Adventure Environmental; Frank Fernandez and William Hodges, representing ATL
Diversified; Bart Smith, representing Ashbritt; Mike Warmuth, representing Adventure
Environmental; Ricky Arnold, Jr. and Doris Arnold, representing Arnold's Towing; and George
Garrett, representing the City of Marathon. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting approval and authorizing execution of
the item. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval and authorizing execution of the following four items (D3, D 10, D 11 and D 12):
D3 Approval to enter into a $49,257,802.90 Grant Agreement from the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for
marine debris removal, administrative and related services, of which $37,802,499.90 is
reimbursable by NRCS and $11,455,303.00 is required as local cost share; and approval for the
County Administrator to execute the Agreement and related documents.
D10 Approval to enter into a Contract with Wood Environment and Infrastructure Solutions,
Inc. for marine debris monitoring services as a result of Hurricane Irma. 100% Cost
reimbursement is anticipated to be provided by USDA - Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS) as part of their Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program in an
amount not to exceed $3.1 million.
Dl 1 Approval to enter into a revenue based $6,919,689.00 Interlocal Agreement with
Islamorada, Village of Islands, for its share of the $49,257,802.90 grant agreement from the
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS) for marine debris removal, monitoring, administrative and related services; of which
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$5,272,144 is reimbursable by NRCS to Islamorada and $1,647,545 is required as
Islamorada's local cost share; and approval for the County Administrator to execute the
Agreement and related documents.
D12 Approval to enter into a revenue based $7,884,975.00 Interlocal Agreement with the
City of Marathon for its share of the $49,257,802.90 grant agreement from the United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
for marine debris removal, monitoring, administrative and related services; of which $6,007,600
is reimbursable by NRCS to Marathon and $1,877,375 is required as Marathon's local cost
share; and approval for the County Administrator to execute the Agreement and related
documents.
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
P1 A Public Hearing was held pursuant to Section 102 -108 concerning a request for a
Beneficial Use Determination by Patricia J. Edwards and Henry A. Olynger for property
legally described as Lot 1, Tract A, Ramrod Shores Third Addition (PB6 -108), Ramrod Key,
Monroe County, Florida having real estate number 00209971- 004600. All speakers were
sworn in under oath by Pamela Hancock, D.C., Monroe County Clerk's Office. Van Fischer,
Esquire, VDF Law PLLC, representing the applicants addressed the Board. Derek Howard,
Assistant County Attorney; and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. The following individuals
addressed the Board: John Slattery, Susan Slattery, Will Fox, Mark Oliver, representing Henry
Olynger; Esteban Madruga, and Gregory R. Hojrowski. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting approval of the
Recommended Order by Administrative Law Judge Francine M. Ffolkes, dated March 27, 2018,
denying application for Beneficial Use Determination relief under Section 102 -104. Roll call
vote carried unanimously.
P5 A Public Hearing was held concerning approval of a Resolution renouncing and
disclaiming any right of the County and the public in and to a portion of the right -of -way of
Big Pine Street, as shown on the plat of Big Pine Shores, Plat Book 5, Page 20, bounded on
the north by Block 1, Lot 8, Big Pine Shores PB5 -20; bounded on the west by Big Pine Street;
bounded on the south by the southern platted boundary of Big Pine Street according to the plat
of Big Pine Shores PB5 -20; and bounded on the east by the platted boundary of Big Pine
Street according to the plat of Big Pine Shores; Big Pine Key, Monroe County, Florida. There
were no public speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 200 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P6 A Public Hearing was held concerning approval of a Resolution renouncing and
disclaiming any right of the County and the public in and to a portion of the right -of -way of
East First Street, as shown on the plat of MANDALAY, Plat Book 1, Page 194, bounded on
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the north by Block 2, Lots 26, 27, 28, & 29; bounded on the west by the portion of East First
Street previously abandoned by BOCC Resolution 603 -2006; bounded on the south by Block 3,
and 36 East Second Street 22; and bounded on the east by East First Street; Key Largo, Monroe
County, Florida. There were no public speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent
and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 201 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P7 A Public Hearing was held concerning approval of a Resolution renouncing and
disclaiming any right of the County and the public in and to a portion of the right -of -way of
Bow Road and an unnamed alley, as shown on the plat of SUGARLOAF TOWNSITE, Plat
Book 3, Page 180, bounded on the west by Lots 27, 28, 29, 30, & 31; bounded on the
north by US 1; bounded on the east by an unplatted parcel in Section 31, Township 66 South
and Range 28 East; and bounded on the south by Kings Row; Monroe County, Florida. There
were no public speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 202 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P4 A Public Hearing was held concerning approval of an Ordinance creating the Middle
Keys Health Care Municipal Service Taxing Unit, for the purpose of levying and collecting
ad valorem taxes for indigent health care costs at Fishermen's Community Hospital in
Marathon, Florida. Ms. Hall and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. The following individuals
addressed the Board: James Lounand, Chairman, Fishermen's Baptist Hospital Foundation; Jay
Hershoff, representing Fishermen's Hospital; Sylvia Hernandez, representing Duck Key Security
Advisory Board; Thomas Ryan, Philip Kircher, William Knetge, Alice Anderson, Sherry
Popham, Beth Smith, Robert Belcaston, Michael Puto, Ronna Martino, George Garrett,
representing Rotary of Marathon; Daniel Samess, representing Marathon Chamber of
Commerce; Peter Chapman, Elizabeth Lefler, David Grego, representing the Board of Realtors;
(Marathon) Councilman Mark Senmartin, Cynthia Winterhalter, Carolyn Maki, Bettye Chaplin,
Charlotte Quinn, Lois Grayden, Mary Balazs, Robert Barnes, and Mayor Michelle Coldiron,
representing the City of Marathon. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call
vote carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 012 -2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
P2 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, amending interim development Ordinance 011-
2017 to reduce its scope, to allow new applications or received applications that have not been
fully approved, to utilize Monroe County Code Section 139 -2 (Affordable Housing Incentive
Program) or Section 138 -22(b) (Transfer of ROGO exemptions) to transfer Market Rate
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ROGO exemptions only to Tier III platted lots within the Improved Subdivision (IS) or Urban
Residential Mobile -Home (URM) Land Use District and within the same ROGO planning
subarea for the development of single family detached dwelling units and the receiver site shall
not be a working waterfront, as recommended by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
and the BOCC; providing for severability, providing for transmittal to the State Land
Planning Agency and the Secretary of State, providing for an effective date. Emily Schemper,
Acting Senior Director of Planning & Environmental Resources, addressed the Board. There were
no public speakers. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded
by Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 203 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P3 A Public Hearing w a s h e 1 d to consider adoption of an Ordinance revising Section
19 -33 of the Monroe County Code to allow for right -of -way permits to be issued to
corporations in addition to property owners and property /homeowners associations. 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. 013 -2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
P8 A Public Hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance abolishing the Monroe
County Municipal Service District which was created for purposes of providing garbage, trash,
waste collection and disposal and which was replaced by the Monroe County Solid Waste
Municipal Service Benefit Unit in 1989, but was never formally abolished and approval of a
Resolution to authorize staff to dissolve District accounts, property and contracts. Mr.
Shillinger addressed the Board. There were no public speakers. Motion was made by
Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following
Ordinance and Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 014 -2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
RESOLUTION NO. 204 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P9 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance by the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners amending Chapter 26 ( "Waterways ") of the Monroe
County Code of Ordinances to create Article VIII ( "Floating Structures "); providing for
prohibition of floating structures in County waters. Ms. Hurley, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Shillinger, Mr.
Jones and Mr. Morris addressed the Board. 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. 015 -2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
N1. Mr. Gastesi referred the Board to the County Administrator's Report for July 2018. Said
report is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Gastesi advised the Board that he will be meeting
with each Commissioner prior to the Budget Hearing scheduled on July 31, 2018.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
01 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney Report for July 2018. Said
report is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that the closed
captioning on MCTV was up and running today.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
Q1 Commissioner Kolhage advised the Board that Ms. Schemper will be bringing back to the
Board potential options for Comprehensive Plan and Code amendments that would allow certain
properties that are not a part of a plat within Improved Subdivisions to develop a house.
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
Special Budget Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Marathon, Florida
A special budget meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
convened at 10:00 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; Pam Radloff,
Finance Director, Clerk of Court's Office; Pamela Hancock, Deputy Clerk; county staff,
members of the press and radio; and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
Al Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
EMPLOYEE SERVICES
B1 Brian Cook, Employee Services Director, addressed the Board concerning the report on
Plan Year 2019 Employee /Retiree /Dependent monthly contribution rates for health insurance
coverage under the MCBOCC Group Health Plan. There is no monthly contribution increase
to the rates for active employees /their eligible dependents or retirees/ their eligible dependent
for 2019. "Rule of 70" Non - Medicare Eligible Retiree monthly contributions will increase by
20% in 2019 per Option 7A approved by the BOCC. Board directed staff to bring back
information on the condition of the fund based on the substantial modifications that were made
to the plan last year.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
C1 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, requested approval to hold an Attorney- Client Closed
Session in the matter of Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, a
Political Subdivision of the State of Florida v. Scott Pearson, Case No. 16-CA-3 71-P at the
regularly scheduled BOCC meeting on August 15, 2018 in Key West, 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 Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to hold the closed
session. Motion carried unanimously.
C2 Mr. Shillinger requested approval to hold an Attorney- Client Closed Session in the
matter of Roy's Trailer Park, Inc., d /b /a Island Life Village v. Eric Noel and Marie C. Noel
and Monroe County, Case No. CC -K -18 -112 at the regularly scheduled BOCC meeting on
August 15, 2018 in Key West, 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 Neugent and seconded
by Commissioner Murphy to hold the closed session. Motion carried unanimously.
C3 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of corrected Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Marathon to transfer eighteen (18) affordable allocations from the
County to the City for use at the St. Columba Project on the condition that the eighteen (18)
existing market rate allocations harvested from that site can only be used in the unincorporated
area of the County; and rescind approval of the Interlocal Agreement as approved July 18, 2018
(Item 02). After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
FISCAL YEAR 2019 BUDGET PRESENTATION
Dl The following individual addressed the Board concerning the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget
Presentation: Chuck Weitzel. Tina Boan, Budget & Finance Director, made a Power Point
Presentation on the Fiscal Year 2019 Monroe County Budget Discussion. Roman Gastesi,
County Administrator; Stacy Mitchell, TDC Marketing Director; Marry Senterfitt, Emergency
Management Director; Sheryl Graham, Social Services Director; and, Kevin Wilson, Assistant
County Administrator, addressed the Board. The Board took no official action.
DISCUSSION OF FISCAL YEAR 2019 BUDGET REQUESTS
El Ms. Boan addressed the Board concerning the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget requests. Sheriff
Rick Ramsay addressed the Board concerning the Monroe County Sheriff's Office budget.
Board directed staff to provide profit & loss information on Trauma Star and to provide a
summary breakdown on how much money is received from residents who are insured and non-
residents who are billed at full price. Mr. Wilson, Mr. Shillinger, Ms. Hurley and Mr. Gastesi
addressed the Board. Board discussed Capital and Departmental budgets.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF MILLAGE RATES &
PUBLIC BUDGET HEARINGS
F Ms. Boan announced the rolled back rate, proposed millage rate, the percent above /below
rolled back rate that will be certified to the Property Appraiser. (Said announcement is attached
hereto). Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval of the item. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
Ms. Boan announced the Fiscal Year 2019 budget process (Said announcement is
attached hereto), as follows:
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September 4, 2018, Murray E. Nelson Government Center, Key Largo
September 6, 2018, Marathon Government Center, Marathon
September 10, 2018, Harvey Government Center, Key West
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
G Board discussed Bernstein Park. Ms. Boan and Mr. Gastesi 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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FY19 Budget Process
September 4th— First Public Hearing
— Adoption of Tentative Millage Rate and Tentative
Budget
• Murray E. Nelson Government Center, Key Largo
September 6t" — Special Budget Meeting
— BOCC Discussion Direction
• Marathon Government Center, Marathon
September
10th—
Final Public
Hearing
— Adoption
of
Final
Millage
Rate
and
Final
Budget
• Harvey Government Center, Key West
This is the reading of the rolled -back rate, the proposed millage rate, & the percent
above/below the rolled -back rate that will be certified to the Property Appraiser. These
are the rates that Citizens will receive on their TRIM notices.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Taxing Authority: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Rolled -back millage rate is 2.5554
Proposed millage rate is 2.6957
Proposed millage rate is 5,49% aboi the rolleel ck rate
Taxing Authority: General Purpose Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Rolled -back millage rate is 0.1541
Proposed millage rate is 0.1823
Proposed millage rate is 18,,-30'X'1 aboi the olleel-back rate
Taxing Authority: Local Road Patrol Law Enforcement District
Rolled -back millage rate is 0.3362
Proposed millage rate is 0.3682
Proposed millage rate is „5 «ml'l aboi the rolleel- back gate
Taxing Authority: Lower & Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
Rolled -back millage rate is 2.0386
Proposed millage rate is 2.1867
Proposed millage rate is ."��6'N'l iibove the roe k biick rifte
A22re2ate
Rolled -back millage rate is 3.2429
Proposed millage rate is 3.4330
Proposed millage rate is 5,86' 'l aboi the rolleel-back rate
MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, August 15, 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
Al Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
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 Commissioner Neugent
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Third Amendment to
Agreement to update current revisions pursuant to Ordinances and Federal required contract
provisions with Air Mechanical & Service Corp. for central air conditioning maintenance and
repairs at Middle Keys Facilities. Funding is ad valorem.
C2 Board granted approval to purchase equipment for the upgrade of the Key Largo
Murray Nelson Government Center broadcast studio and supporting technology, including
new TVs for better viewing, using General Services Administration cooperative purchasing
pricing in an amount of $120,857.00.
C3 Board granted approval to advertise for a Public Hearing to consider adoption of an
Ordinance revising Section 25 -2 of the Monroe County Code to revise the speed limit on
portions of Card Sound Road.
C4 Board granted approval to advertise for a Public Hearing to consider adoption of an
Ordinance revising Section 19 -4 of the Monroe County Code to designate the Florida's
Turnpike Enterprise, a division of the Florida Department of Transportation, as toll
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enforcement officers and to authorize enforcement of payment of tolls and issue Uniform
Traffic Citations for the Card Sound Road Toll Facility.
C5 Board granted approval of the Issuance (renewal) of a Class A Emergency Medical
Services Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Key Largo Volunteer
Ambulance Corps., Inc. for the operation of an ALS transport ambulance service.
C6 Board granted approval to award the annual lump sum bonus to the Billing
Supervisor in the amount of 10% of her unloaded base salary; and approval to award the
annual lump sum bonuses to the two Billing Specialists in the amount of 10% of their
unloaded base salaries based on an average collection rate of 53.97% compared to the
baseline collection rate of 33.7% for the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
C7 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with the
lowest responsive bidder, Roofing by Ruff, Inc., for $794,000.00 for the replacement of portions
of the roof at the East Martello, funded by the Tourist Development Council.
C8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Agreement
between the United States Coast Guard, the Florida State Historic Preservation Officer and
Monroe County regarding the replacement of the Duck Key bridges.
C9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of McFarland Johnson Task Order No.
2017 -02A in the amount of $79,169.00, supplementing Task Order 2017 -02, by adding New
Roof and HVAC /Chiller Design and Bidding Services and Structural Column Evaluation/Report
for the Customs and Border Protection Facility Phase III to final at the Key West International
Airport; to be paid from FDOT Grant AQH10 (50 %) and Airport Operating Fund 404 (50 %).
C10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Commercial Sponsorship
Agreement with Morale, Welfare & Recreation Department Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West
in the amount of $5,000.00 in support of the NAS Key West 2019 Southernmost Air Spectacular
event to be held at the Naval Air Station Boca Chica Field on March 30 & 31, 2019; to be paid
from the Airport Operating Fund 404.
C11 Board granted approval to ratify the Federal Aviation Administration AIP Grant
Agreement 43 -12- 0037 - 056 -2018 providing funding to Rehabilitate Taxiway A, and Taxiway A
Lighting Design ($541,048.00), and Modify Access Road (Faraldo Circle) Design and
Construction ($678,420.00) at the Key West International Airport. The project will be funded
90% by FAA, 5% FDOT (GOR03), and 5% Passenger Facility Charges (PFC 4 18).
C12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Change Order No. 20 with OAC
Action Construction Corp., increasing contract amount by $3,269.41 for the Key West Airport
Customs Facility Phase II Project, funded 50% by FDOT grant AQH10 and 50% Airport
Operating Fund 404.
C13 Board granted approval to advertise the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport Car
Wash Facility Project, contingent upon receipt of anticipated supplemental FDOT grant and
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contingent upon Public Works funding the 20% match. The project is being funded by
FDOT (80 %) and Public Works (20 %).
C15 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of July 2018
reviewed by the County Administrator /Assistant Administrator. Said report is incorporated
herein by reference.
C16 Board granted approval of the Issuance (renewal) of a Class A Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to Florida Keys Ambulance Service, Inc. for the operation of an
ALS transport ambulance service; specifically for inter - facility transports.
C17 Board granted approval of the Issuance (renewal) of a Class B Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to Florida Keys Ambulance Service, Inc. for the operation of a
non - emergency medical transportation service for the period September 17, 2018 to September
16, 2020.
C18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with West
Construction, Inc. for the construction of the New Cudjoe Fire Station at a total cost of
$3,884,185.00. The construction of the new fire station is paid for through the One Cent 0
Infrastructure Sales Tax.
C19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the State of
Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Waste Management, for the
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Small County Consolidated Solid Waste Grant Agreement Number SC824, for Fiscal Year
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2017 -2018.
C21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Sheriff Richard
A. Ramsay to provide 149.6 square feet of office space to the Monroe County Sheriffs Office at
Bernstein Park on Stock Island, Key West, FL, for one year.
C22 Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds and Receipt
of Unanticipated Funds:
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 205 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 206 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 207 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 208 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 209 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 210 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7)
RESOLUTION NO. 211 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 212 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference. 0
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 213 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 214 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 215 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 216 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 217 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C23 Board granted approval to ratify the new Sublease with the Matecumbe Historical
Trust Corporation which was modified and approved by the Florida Department of
Transportation. The Sublease covers the parcel of land where the "red caboose" is currently
located in Islamorada.
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C24 Board granted approval to rescind Item C31 from June 20, 2018, BOCC Agenda and
granted approval and authorized execution of the Annual Agreement between Tranquility Bay
Adult Day Care (of Plantation Key) and Monroe County Social Services to provide Facility -
Based Respite Services to elderly and disabled citizens residing throughout Monroe County in an
amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
C25 Board granted approval to rescind Item C30 from June 20, 2018, BOCC Agenda and
granted approval and authorized execution of the Annual Agreement between Tranquility Bay
Adult Day Care of Marathon CORP., and Monroe County Social Services to provide Facility -
Based Respite Services to elderly and disabled citizens residing throughout Monroe County in an
amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D4 Board granted approval for the Mayor to sign transfer of title for County Vehicle No.
0903 -5361, 2006 Ford F -150, VIN#1FTRF12256NA92681 to Florida League of Cities, Inc.
for the settlement amount of $7,605.66. This vehicle was totaled by Hurricane Irma.
D5 Board granted approval of Revenue Grant Agreement Number LP44074 with the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection to approve the expenditure of $4.0 million in Fiscal
Year 2017 -18 Keys Stewardship funds; and, $1.5 million in Fiscal Year 2018 -19 Keys
Stewardship funds, totaling $5.5 million, towards Monroe County's local cost share match
maximum of $7,930,383.00 under USDA NRCS Grant NR184209XXXXCO27 for marine
debris removal and related services resulting from Hurricane Irma; providing for an effective
date.
D6 Board adopted the following Resolution pursuant to F.S. 125.38 approving a two Year
Lease Agreement at a rate of $10.00 per term with the Monroe County Long Term Recovery
Group (LTRG) to allow use of the County owned vacant lot at 30320 Overseas Highway, Big
Pine Key, FL, parcel ID 00111410- 000100, to provide temporary housing for disaster relief
workers coordinated by LTRG.
RESOLUTION NO. 218 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
D7 Board granted approval to apply for funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce,
Economic Development Administration, to support the development of a comprehensive Post
Disaster Redevelopment Strategy with an in -kind match and approval for the Mayor or
County Administrator to sign all necessary documentation.
D8 Board granted approval to apply for funding from the U.S Department of Commerce,
Economic Development Administration, to support the expansion of publicly available resilient
internet service through wireless access points on public buildings and authorization for the
Mayor or County Administrator to sign all necessary documentation relating to the grant
application and award, including the authorization for the Mayor to sign letter requesting
support to partially fund this project.
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D10 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with A -1
Property Services Group, Inc. in the amount of $119,500.00 for the re- roofing of the Tavernier
Fire Station following the damage caused by Hurricane Irma.
D11 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with Sea
Tech of the Florida Keys, Inc. in the amount of $118,825.00 for drywall repairs and flooring
at the Marathon Annex building for damages imposed by Hurricane Irma. Funded through
hurricane funds.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
E2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement with
Two Oceans Digital d /b /a FloridaKeys.com to exercise option within agreement to extend for
an additional two year period to September 30, 2020 under the same terms and conditions.
E3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement with
The Studios of Key West, Inc. for the Studios of Key West Cultural Event to revise Exhibit
D (budget) of Agreement due to an administrative error which inadvertently omitted the 0
advertising cost for the event.
E4 Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District
IV Advisory Committee for one "At Large" appointment.
E5 Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District
IV Advisory Committee for one "At Large" appointment.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
Kl Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Adventure
Environmental, Inc. for Removal, Refloating and /or Demolition and Disposal of Derelict
Vessels, Floating Structures and Marine Debris.
K2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Work Order 4006 for AECOM to
update the draft and finalize the Origin- Destination Study of the Traffic Impacting Monroe
County, in the amount of $ 17,963.11 under the Transportation Planning Services Contract with
AECOM Technical Services, Inc. contract funded at 100% through a Joint Participation
Agreement from the Florida Department of Transportation.
K3 Board granted approval of a Task Assignment (FK -157) with Florida Fish & Wildlife
Conservation Commission to receive $80,000.00 which will allow the County to hire a
contracted crew of invasive exotic plant control technicians to treat invasive exotic plants on
conservation lands that are owned or managed by Monroe County.
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K5 Board granted approval of a waiver of approximately $29,500.00 in building permit fees
for four deed - restricted affordable housing units to serve the 80% of median income level to be
built on four lots on Avenue A, Avenue B, and Avenue H, at approximate mile marker 31,
having real estate numbers 00300890 - 000000, 00300740 - 000000, 00300840 - 000000, and
00306250- 000000 by Florida Keys Community Land Trust.
K6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Underwater
Engineering Services, Inc. for Installation and Maintenance of Aids to Navigation and
Regulatory Markers in Monroe County.
K7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with American
Underwater Contractors, Inc. for Installation and Maintenance of Aids to Navigation and
Regulatory Markers in Monroe County.
K8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Coffin Marine
Services, Inc. for Installation and Maintenance of Aids to Navigation and Regulatory Markers in
Monroe County.
K9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Key West Harbor
Services, Inc. for Installation and Maintenance of Aids to Navigation and Regulatory Markers in
Monroe County.
K10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Coral Construction
Company for Installation and Maintenance of Aids to Navigation and Regulatory Markers in
Monroe County.
SOLID WASTE
Ml Board adopted the following Resolution to adopt tentative Solid Waste Collection Rates
for commercial waste generators for Fiscal Year 2018 -2019.
RESOLUTION NO. 219 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
N1 Board granted approval of an Employment Agreement and confirmation of Isabel
DeSantis as Executive Assistant to Commissioner Danny Kolhage, District l; authorization for
County Administrator to execute the employment agreement.
N5 Board granted approval of Commissioner Carruthers appointment of Diane Schmidt as
the Lodging Industry representative on the Tourist Development Council to fill the remaining
term vacated by Julie Fondriest, who is no longer a hotelier, and to fill the new term beginning
September 18, 2018.
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COUNTY CLERK
01 Board granted approval of the minutes from the Regular Meetings of April 19, 2018 and
June 20, 2018. Said minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
02 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of July
2018, as follows: Advertising, in the amount of $509,727.50; Bricks & Mortar Projects, in the
amount of $2,060,442.85; Events, in the amount of $128,667.61; Office Supplies & Operating
Costs, in the amount of $23,008.10; Personnel Services, in the amount of $118,634.17; Public
Relations, in the amount of $116,162.09; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of $90,644.62;
Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of $10,439.63; Travel, in the amount of $12,963.41; Visitor
Information Services, in the amount of $95,126.02.
03 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.
04 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.
05 Board granted approval to dispose of surplus items. Said list is incorporated herein by
reference.
06 Board granted approval BOCC Warrants (Including Payroll), for the month of July 2018,
10039681- 10040667, 50004369- 50004463 (PR), 3097836- 3098953 (PR Voucher), 23561-
23657 (WC), as follows: 001 General Fund, in the amount of $4,527,375.31; 101 Fine &
Forfeiture Fund, in the amount of $4,100,415.14; 102 Road & Bridge Fund, in the amount of
$351,237.65; 115 TDC District Two Penny, in the amount of $334,545.13; 116 TDC Admin &
Promo 2 Cent, in the amount of $292,644.14; 117 TDC District 1,3 Cent, in the amount of
$2,237,350.48; 118 TDC District 2,3 Cent, in the amount of $38,689.55; 119 TDC District 3,3
Cent, in the amount of $91,109.96; 120 TDC District 4,3 Cent, in the amount of $44,632.24;
121 TDC District 5,3 Cent, in the amount of $50,387.96; 125 Gov Fund Type Grants, in the
amount of $715,329.13; 141 Fire & Amb Dist 1 L &M Keys, in the amount of $853,468.88; 147
Uninc Svc Dist Parks &Rec, in the amount of $138,239.16; 148 Plan, Build, Zoning, in the
amount of $504,233.20; 149 Municipal Policing, in the amount of $573,701.29; 152 Duck Key
Security Dist, in the amount of $7,466.21; 153 Local Housing Assistance, in the amount of
$4,400.00; 157 Boating Improvement Fund, in the amount of $61,969.96; 158 Misc Special
Revenue Fund, in the amount of $250,527.05; 160 Environmental Restoration, in the amount
of $12,745.16; 163 Court Facilities, in the amount of $7,629.47; 164 Drug Facilities Fees, in
the amount of $6,869.44; 168 Bay Point Wastewater MSTU, in the amount of $33.36; 171
Stock Island Wastewater, in the amount of $585.35; 180 Building Funds, in the amount of
$339,748.39; 304 1 Cent Infra Surtax, in the amount of $367,931.69; 308 Infrastructure Sales
Tax Revenue Bond, in the amount of $25,713.40; 311 Duck Key Wastewater, in the amount of
$66.71; 312 Cudjoe Regional WW Proj, in the amount of $14,655.54; 314 Series 2014
Revenue Bonds, in the amount of $465,106.34; 316 Land Acquisition, in the amount of
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$86,632.25; 401 Card Sound Bridge, in the amount of $21,886.46; 403 Marathon Airport, in
the amount of $172,965.83; 404 Key West Intl Airport, in the amount of $797,571.86; 406
PFC & Operating Restrictions, in the amount of $2,034,832.43; 414 MSD Solid Waste, in the
amount of $1,307,719.98; 501 Worker's Compensation, in the amount of $154,223.43; 502
Group Insurance Fund, in the amount of $1,628,883.18; 503 Risk Management Fund, in the
amount of $46,740.03; 504 Fleet Management Fund, in the amount of $123,635.80; 610
Fire /EMS LOSAP Trust Fund, in the amount of $7,266.00.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
P3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment 1 to the Agreement for
Consulting Services for Communications and Public Relations During and After Hurricane Irma
with Stuart Newman Associates, Inc. to increase the total amount by $5,000.00 for an additional
task for a total contract amount of $54,999.99.
P4 Board granted approval of the appointment of Lisa Harris to the Health Council of South
Florida for a two year term in the category of Consumer, replacing Debra Walker, with a term
expiration date of August 15, 2020.
P9 Board granted approval to enter into a one year no cost time extension to the Agreement
with Stetson University to improve elevation data and analyze opportunities and barriers for use
in sea level rise adaptation planning, retroactive to January 31, 2018 and extending to January
31, 2019.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Q4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Third Amendment to Agreement
for Provision of Legal Services with George A. Helm, III P.A. (outside counsel for workers'
compensation cases), to add attorney Philip R. Augustine as an approved timekeeper.
Q5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the First Amendment to Agreement
for Provision of Legal Services with Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue & McLain, P.A. (outside
counsel for workers' compensation cases), to add attorney Matthew R. Bussin, Esq. as an
approved timekeeper.
Q6 Board granted approval to opt into the class action lawsuit for recovery of Payments in
Lieu of Taxes for Fiscal Years 2015, 2016 and 2017; and authorization for the County Attorney
or designee to execute all necessary documents.
Q9 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider approval of an
Ordinance creating a process to issue trespass warnings for Monroe County public property and
facilities and establishing an informal appellate process.
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AIRPORTS
T1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Change Order 23 with OAC Action
Construction Corp., increasing contract time by 62 days, thereby extending substantial
completion date to August 31, 2018, for the Key West Airport Customs Facility Phase II Project.
LIBRARIES
T2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an amendment to the original
Contract of March 1, 2010, between Polaris Integrated Library System (acquired by Innovative
Interfaces Incorporation on March 31, 2014) and the Monroe County Public Library, to license
additional software, as outlined in the attached amendment.
SUSTAINABILITY
T4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 1 to Contract with
Adventure Environmental, Inc. for removal of marine debris created by Hurricane Irma from
canals in unincorporated Monroe County, City of Marathon and Village of Islamorada; to modify
the amount of the bond; and approval for the County Administrator to execute the amendment 0
and future documents.
T5 Board adopted the following Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners to continue authorizing temporary emergency marine Disaster Debris
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Management Site and vessel staging area on a parcel of land known as the Cudjoe Transfer
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Station, for the collection, storage, and transfer of marine debris and vessels related to Hurricane
Irma, effective June 12, 2018, for a duration of up to 365 days to June 11, 2019; and providing
an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 220 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
T6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a second corrected Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Marathon to transfer eighteen affordable allocations from the County
to the City for use at the St. Columba Project on the condition that the eighteen existing market
rate allocations harvested from that site can only be used in the unincorporated area of the
County; and rescind approval of the corrected Interlocal Agreement as approved July 31, 2018
(Item C3).
Motion carried unanimously.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, advised that they have four sites that they are
evaluating for the Keys Overnight Temporary Shelter (KOTS). Greg Veliz, Assistant City
Manager City of Key West, addressed the Board.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
Kl 1 Emily Schemper, Acting Senior Director of Planning & Environmental Resources; and,
Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board regarding potential amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan and /or Land Development Code to address density issues on parcels of land
within the Improved Subdivision (IS) zoning district that are not platted lots. The following
individuals addressed the Board: John Slattery, Henry A. Olynger, Albert Kelley and Mark
Oliver. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent directing staff to process the following text amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code:
LDC Sec. 130 -157. Maximum permanent residential density and minimum required open
space.
The maximum permanent residential density for those uses permitted by this chapter and
minimum required open space shall be in accordance with the following table:
Maximum Permanent Residential Density
and Minimum Open Space
Land Use District
Allocated Density (a)(b)
DU /Gross Acre of
Upland
Maximum Net
Density (a)(b)(c)
DU /Buildable Acre
Minimum Open
Space Ratio (d)
Improved Subdivision
IS
1 /lot or 1 /pre -1986
parcel (g)
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0.20
Within the IS zoning district. the allocated density shall be 1 dwelling unit Der Darcel for
parcels that meet all of the following conditions:
1) The parcel boundaries must have been established in their current configuration
prior to September 15, 1986;
2) The applicant must provide sufficient evidence that the parcel boundaries were
established before September 15. 1986 (such as one or more of the following: boundary, survey,
deed etc.
3) The parcel may not be identified for any other use or purpose on a plat (e.g.,
"park ". "common area ", etc.);
4) The subject parcel may not be a fractional portion of a platted lot;
5) The parcel must have a Tier designation of Tier III;
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6) The subject parcel must include all infrastructure (Potable water, adequate
wastewater treatment and disposal wastewater meeting adopted LOS, paved roads, etc.); and
7) The subject parcel must comply with Policy 301.2.5 of the Comprehensive Plan
regarding legal access.
(Note: (a). (h). (i) and (i) in the current Code will be renumbered to (h). (i)L (i)_ and (k)
respectively).
Roll call vote 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 Kolhage, Commissioner Neugent, Mayor Rice,
Councilman Bruce Halle. Mayor Norman Anderson and Councilwoman Katie Scott were not
present.
Hl James Callahan, Fire Chief, and Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board concerning approval to
award the annual lump sum bonus to the Billing Supervisor in the amount of 10% of her
unloaded base salary; and approval to award the annual lump sum bonuses to the two Billing
Specialists in the amount of 10% of their unloaded base salaries based on an average collection
rate of 53.97% compared to the baseline collection rate of 33.7% for the period July 1, 2017 to
June 30, 2018. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Kolhage granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously, with Mayor
Anderson and Councilwoman Scott not present.
The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all commissioners present.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
C14 T.J. Henderson, Acting Director of Airports, made a Power Point Presentation concerning
the approval of the Key West International Airport (EYW) Master Plan update. The Master Plan
is a comprehensive study of the Airport and describes short -, medium -, and long -term
development plans to meet future aviation needs. Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers granting approval of the plan and authorizing submission to FAA. Motion carried
unanimously.
ENGINEERING
Jl Pamela Hancock, Deputy Clerk, swore in Judith Clarke, Director Engineering
Services /Roads & Bridges, Edgar G. Braswell and Rachel Bayshore, for the quasi - judicial
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hearing, regarding the appeal by Edgar G. Braswell of denial of an After - The -Fact Right -of -Way
permit for unpermitted landscaping on the County Right -of -Way. Mr. Shillinger addressed the
Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers to deny the appeal. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
Dl Scott Petric, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist and Public Information Officer and Edward
Vuolo, representing the Florida's Division of State Forestry, made a Power Point Presentation
regarding the process of debris clearing to mitigate risk of wild fires in Big Pine Key and any
other areas as determined.
D2 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution finding that the
accumulation of dead vegetative debris generated by Hurricane Irma presents a fire hazard, and
directing and authorizing County staff to take appropriate steps to remove the debris from public
and private property in coordination with federal, state and local agencies. Motion was made by
Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 221 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
C20 Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator; Mr. Shillinger, Tina Boan, Sr. Director
Budget & Finance; and Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board concerning approval of an Interlocal
Agreement between Monroe County and the City of Key West for the scheduling of Bernstein
Park's athletic fields and field maintenance consulting. The following individuals addressed the
Board: Diane Beruldson, representing Gerald Adams and Stock Island Girl Flag Football; and
Tami McGrail, representing Youth Recreation Action Committee. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting approval of
the item. Motion carried unanimously. Board directed staff to report back in one year on the
status of the agreement, unless there are issues that needed to be addressed before that time.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
P8 Henry Briceno, Research Professor, Florida International University, made a Power Point
Presentation of the Final Report on the Water Quality Monitoring Project for Demonstration of
Canal Remediation Methods in the Florida Keys by Florida International University. Greg
Corning, representing Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.; Rhonda Haag,
Director Sustainability & Projects; Mr. Gastesi and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board.
Ms. Haag addressed the Board concerning the following two items (P6 & P7). After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Carruthers granting approval and authorizing execution of the following two items:
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P6 Approval to enter into a $360,718.00 Grant Agreement MN008 for Water Quality
monitoring Services in support of the Florida Keys Reasonable Assurance Document with the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), of which $180,259 is provided by
DEP and $180,259 is the local cost share to be provided by the County and municipalities.
P7 Approval to enter into a $360,718.00 Agreement with the University of Miami for
Water Quality Monitoring Services in support of the Florida Keys Reasonable Assurance
Document with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), 50% funding to be
provided by DEP through Grant Agreement MN008 and 50% funding cost share provided by
the County and municipalities.
Motion carried unanimously.
P5 Mr. Wilson and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of a Fourth
Amendment to the Contract with Florida Keys Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals, Inc. (FKSPCA) to add up to $196,696.00/year to the Lower Keys animal control
contract to provide funding for increased operating expenses for the new animal control
building. Funds are from the ad valorem budget. The following individual addressed the Board
Sue Turner, representing FKSPCA. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Murphy and seconded by Mayor Rice granting approval and authorizing execution of the item.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers
Commissioner Kolhage
Commissioner Murphy
Commissioner Neugent
Mayor Rice
Motion carried.
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
CLOSED SESSIONS
L1 Mr. Shillinger announced an Attorney- Client Closed Session in the matter of State of
Florida vs. Scott Pearson, Case No. 16 -CA -371 -P and read the required language into the record
pursuant to F.S. 286 - 011(8). Mr. Shillinger advised that the following persons would be present at
the meeting: the County Commissioners, County Administrator Roman Gastesi, County Attorney
Bob Shillinger, Assistant County Attorney Steve Williams and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Rice declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session, the
meeting was re- opened.
L2 Mr. Shillinger announced an Attorney- Client Closed Session in the matter of Roy's
Trailer Park, Inc., d1h1a Island Life Village v. Eric Noel and Marie C. Noel and Monroe County,
Case No. CC -K -18 -112 and read the required language into the record pursuant to F.S. 286 - 011(8).
Mr. Shillinger advised that the following persons would be present at the meeting: the County
Commissioners, County Administrator Roman Gastesi, County Attorney Bob Shillinger, Assistant
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County Attorney Steve Williams and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Rice declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session, the
meeting was re- opened.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
N3 Tim Pedigo, representing David Wolkowsky, addressed the Board concerning approval of a
Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida in support of the
renaming of Ballast Key to "David Wolkowsky Key ", Monroe County, Florida. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt
the following Resolution. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers
Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
Yes
Commissioner Murphy
No
Commissioner Neugent
Yes
Mayor Rice
Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 222-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
P2 Sarah Fangman, Superintendent, and Dr. Andy Bruckner, Research Coordinator, with
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary made a Power Point Presentation regarding a current
threat to Florida's coral reefs. Ms. Fangman advised that they will provide updates on their
website https: / /floridakevs.noaa.�ov // . Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
R1 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance abolishing the
municipal service taxing or benefit unit Districts created for fire protection and ambulance
services by Ordinance No. 5 -1977 which are no longer utilized due to the creation of the
Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District in 1988 and Key Largo Fire Rescue and
Emergency Medical Services District in 2005 and Approval of a Resolution to authorize staff to
dissolve District accounts, property and contracts. There were no public speakers. Motion was
made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following
Ordinance and Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 016 -2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
RESOLUTION NO. 223 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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R2 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution to continue the
imposition of wastewater assessments and to set the annual rate for all previously approved
assessment rolls including Big Coppitt, Duck Key, Stock Island including Stock Island Phase
2, Cudjoe Regional Centralized Inner & Outer Island and Expanded Parcels within the
Cudjoe Regional Service Area, East /West Long Key, No Name Key, and Middle /Big Torch
Key service areas. The administrative cost associated with the imposition of wastewater
assessments is paid from the collection of the annual assessments. There were no public
speakers. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage
to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 224 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
R3 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance by the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners amending the Monroe County Land Use District
(Zoning) Map from Sparsely Settled (SS) to Suburban Residential (SR), for property located
at 10 Egret Lane, Geiger Key, approximately Mile Marker 11, legally described Lots 4- 7,
Block 6, Boca Chica Ocean Shores, Geiger Key, recorded in Plat Book 5 at Page 49 of the
Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, having Parcel ID 00142020- 000000, as proposed
by Smith Hawks, PL on behalf of Debra S. Toppino, as Trustee of the Debra S. Toppino
Living Trust and Richard Toppino (File 2018 -091). The following individuals addressed the
Board: Richard Toppino and Bart Smith. Ms. Schemper and Steve Williams, Assistant County
Attorney, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage
and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Ordinance approving the map
change and authorizing the County Attorney to issue whatever document is necessary to release
the restriction placed on the deed in this case. Roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
Commissioner Carruthers
No
Commissioner Kolhage
Yes
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Neugent
Yes
Mayor Rice
Yes
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 017 -2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
R4 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance by the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners extending an Interim Development Ordinance for an
additional 365 days to defer the approval of new applications or received applications that
have not been fully approved them regarding "lock -out" units commencing October 27, 2018,
until the BOCC can review and possibly amend the comprehensive plan and land development
code regarding the definitions of dwelling unit; household; family and the undefined term "lock-
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out" of a dwelling unit; providing for expiration within 365 days of the effective date of an
Interim Development Ordinance or when the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development
Code amendments become effective, whichever comes first; providing for severability;
providing for transmittal to the State Land Planning Agency and the Secretary of State;
providing for an effective date. 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. 018 -2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
R5 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance by the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners extending an Interim Development Ordinance for an
additional 365 days regarding medical marijuana dispensing facilities commencing October
27, 2018, until such time as a Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code amendment
process is completed and providing for expiration within 365 days of the effective date or
when the comprehensive plan and land development code amendments become effective,
whichever comes first; providing for severability; providing for transmittal to the State Land
Planning Agency and the Secretary of State; providing for an effective date. There were no
public speakers. Ms. Schemper and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to adopt
the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 019 -2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
R6 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance extending Interim
D evelopment Ordinance 011 -2017, for 365 days, to defer the transfer of market rate ROGO
exemptions, until the Land Development Code is amended to limit the transfer of market
rate ROGO exemptions to platted lots within the Improved Subdivision (IS) or Urban
Residential Mobile -Home (URM) land use districts, not within a working waterfront, for the
development of single family detached dwelling units. There were no public speakers. Mr.
Shillinger addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy
and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 020 -2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Q7 Cynthia Hall, Assistant County Attorney, gave a report on KW Resort Utilities Corp.
Rate Case (PSC Docket No. 170141 -SO. The following individual addressed the Board: Mimi
Stafford. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by
Commissioner Kolhage directing the County Attorney's Office the authority to review the final
order and if deemed appropriate to file a notice of appeal. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
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After further discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers requesting that the County Attorney's Office and county staff research
and provide a report to the Board concerning the following:
1. The possible purchase of KWRU by the County, FKAA including possible ways in
which public financing could be used for the purchase.
2. Possibility that the County could assume the regulatory responsibilities over KWRU
in place and instead of the PSC.
3. Possible acquisition of the utility by the County using eminent domain proceedings.
4. Any other alternatives that are considered to be feasible by the staff and the
Attorney's Office.
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
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D3 Ms. Boan gave an update of Hurricane Irma finance activity by the Office of
Management and Budget. Kevin Madok, Clerk of Court; and, Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board.
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D9 Ms. Schemper addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution by the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners authorizing the placement, location, duration, 2
type(s) of sheltering unit and gainful employment of relief workers pursuant to Monroe
County Land Development Code Sections 103 -1(e) on property located at 30320 Overseas
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Highway, Big Pine Key with Parcel ID 00111410- 000100. After discussion, motion was made
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by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 225 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
El Mr. Williams, Stacey Mitchell, TDC Marketing Director; Mr. Shillinger and Mr. Gastesi
addressed the Board concerning approval of the Fiscal Year 2019 Monroe County Tourist
Development Council Marketing Plan. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to take the document back and remove any
references to weddings in private and vacation rental properties. Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORT
F Mr. Wilson advised the Board that the RFP for tiny houses was released. Mr. Wilson
informed the Board that there will be a Public Hearing in Key Largo, at next month's meeting,
for renaming a street in the Harry Harris neighborhood.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
I1 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval to advertise for competing
proposals to an unsolicited proposal for the Historic 1892 Jail on Jackson Square in Key
West submitted by the Key West Art & Historical Society. Mr. Wilson and Cary Knight, Director
Project Management addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Murphy and seconded Commissioner Carruthers to advertise the proposal for the entire 120 day
period that is allowed by statute. Motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
K4 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval and authorizing execution of a Task Assignment (FK -154) with the Florida
Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission to receive $70,000.00 which will allow the County to
hire a contractor to remove invasive exotic plants from conservation lands that are owned or
managed by Monroe County. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
N2 Mr. Wilson, Mr. Shillinger and Ms. Boan addressed the Board concerning direction to
staff for a "splash pad" in the Big Pine Key Park. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Murphy directing staff to investigate
the feasibility of splash parks at Big Pine Park and Bernstein Park. Motion carried unanimously
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
P1 Mr. Gastesi referred the Board to the County Administrator's monthly report for August
2018. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Q1 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney's report for August 2018. Said
report is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning 791
Oceana, Key Largo and requested permission to go ahead and issue the permit, based on the
Board's action earlier in day concerning Item Kl 1. Board granted approval to issue the permit.
Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that he accepted fines in a code lien case that did not
have a release, due to the unusual circumstances where the violator sold the property after the
fines started. The lien is still in place against the property.
Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that he took the IMBY Project off the agenda (Item Q8)
because the City of Marathon approved the project with their own allocations.
Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning the 1,300 allocations that the Governor
has made available. After discussion, it was decided to place a discussion item on the September
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agenda.
Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney- Client Closed Session in the matters of
Eddie Sierra v. Monroe County, Florida Case No. 18- CV- 10127; and, Juan Carlos Gil v.
Monroe County Case No. 18 -CV -10119 at the regularly scheduled BOCC meeting on September
19, 2018 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 Carruthers and seconded
by Commissioner Neugent to hold the closed session. Motion carried unanimously.
Q2 Mr. Shillinger 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, Inc. and Sugarloaf Wi -Fi, Inc., assignee of Keys Wi -Fi, Inc., Case No. CA -K -17-
631 at the September 19, 2018 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 Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to hold the closed session.
Motion carried unanimously.
Q3 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning direction on the County's ability to
publish additional notices and legal ads in other local newspapers. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to publish in the
News Barometer and Keys Weekly. Motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET & FINANCE
T3 Mayor Rice announced that, due to a conflict, he would abstain from voting on approval
of acceptance of a grant award of $50,000.00 from FDLE for the Residential Substance
Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program with a 25% match requirement of $16,667.00 and
approval of an agreement with Guidance /Care Center in the amount of $66,667.00 for the
project entitled, "Men's Jail In -House Drug Abuse Treatment Program ", for the project period
of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage
and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting approval and authorizing execution of the
item. 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.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
S Commissioner Carruthers reminded parents who have children that are 5 years old by
September, that don't have a pre - kindergarten program to sign up to, that they should call the
Early Learning Coalition at (305) 296 -5557, for free pre -K for any child.
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Commissioner Carruthers advised that FKCC has launched its apprenticeship program in
the carpentry and electrician areas. Anyone wanting to take this free classroom training should
call FKCC at (305) 809 -3203. FKCC will be offering HVAC and plumbing programs in
January.
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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