10/17/2018 RegularMINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, October 17, 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 Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B1 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring the month of October 2018 as National
Energy Awareness Month.
B2 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring the month of October 2018 as Domestic
Violence Awareness Month.
B3 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation, on behalf of the Florida Keys Branch of the Taoist
Tai Chi Society, declaring Wednesday, November 7, 2018 as the International Day of the Senior.
B4 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation for the 75th Anniversary of the Marathon Airport,
observance and celebration event to be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018.
B5 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation of Appreciation to recently retired Sergeant Major
Michael J. Rhine for his service to his country and the assistance he provided during Hurricane
Irma emergency response efforts.
B6 Presentation of Employee of the 3rd Quarter Award to Donald Lowrie, Mechanic
Generator Technician, Fleet Management.
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B7 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation, on behalf of the Alpha Delta Kappa International
Honorary Organization for Women Educators, promoting Excellence in Education, proclaiming
the month of October 2018 as International Alpha Delta Kappa month.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor Rice and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting
approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the renewal of an AT &T Contract
maintaining the monthly cost of $11,020.00 for a three year total of $396,720.00, to provide
internet circuits of varying bandwidth sizes at twenty -one locations throughout Monroe County,
including guaranteed pricing for prioritizing usage on Monroe County AT &T internet circuits
(necessary for voice and video). Additional service locations may be added over the next year
(first year of renewal) which will incur additional charges of $817.00 a month ($9,804.00 a
year). This could bring the three year total to $426,132.00 depending on how quickly we add the
QoS service to our twenty -one locations.
C2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order Amendment No. 2 with
T.Y. Lin International /H.J. Ross for an additional $124,118.00 for planning and architectural
services required to place the proposed chiller building on Jackson Square within the City of Key
West Historic District and suspending all further services associated with the relocation of the
Communication Tower. This task order is funded through the one -cent infrastructure sales tax.
C4 Board adopted the following Resolution of a Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) Local Agency Program Grant Agreement for design and permitting for the Florida Keys
Overseas Heritage Trail connection at Cudjoe Gardens Project in the grant amount of
$70,500.00. The project is federally funded and is programmed in the FDOT District VI, 2018 to
2022, Five Year Work Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 261 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 1 (time extension
only) to the South Florida Water Management District Local Government Agreement No.
4600003535, in the amount of up to $150,000.00, for the Key Largo II Roadway and Drainage
Improvement Project, extending the project completion date to June 30, 2019.
C6 Board granted approval to award surplus vehicles to the highest bidder as set forth in the
attached Budget and Finance Purchasing Department Tabulation Sheet and authorization to
dispose of the surplus vehicles to the next highest bidder, if necessary, until items are disposed.
Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
C7 Board granted approval to apply for the Fiscal Year 2018 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
issued by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management
Agency /Grant Programs Directorate providing funding for ten Stryker Power PRO -XT stretchers
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for in- service MCFR transport ambulances, with a County match not to exceed $60,000.00; and
authorization for the Fire Chief to execute all necessary documents in connection with the
application.
C8 Board adopted the following Resolution approving and establishing the 2019 Wellness
Program and funding levels, which includes health and wellness events (lunch and learns, health
and wellness fairs, exercise and nutrition classes), Health Designs, Inc. /Wellness Consultant,
wellness exam and age- appropriate screenings with a participation incentive that includes a
Tobacco Cessation Plan, community organized event reimbursement (walks, runs, bikes, swims),
and approval of the 2019 Wellness Funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 262 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C9 Board granted approval for Monroe County Fire Rescue to register with the Minnesota
Multi -State Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy to obtain free emergency opioid antagonists
without charge, and authorization for the Fire Chief to execute all necessary documents.
C11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of State of Florida, Department of
Transportation, Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement No. 2 to Contract Number G0I22 in
the amount of $100,000.00 to conduct Planning Studies at the Florida Keys Marathon
International Airport, to be funded 80% FDOT and 20% Marathon Airport operating funds.
C12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of State of Florida, Department of
Transportation, Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement No. 2 to Contract Number GOE77
providing increased funding of $300,000.00 for Planning Studies at the Key West International
Airport, to be funded 50% FDOT and 50% Airport Operating funds.
C13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of State of Florida, Department of
Transportation, Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement No. 5 to Contract Number AQH10
providing increased funding of $1,080,881.00 for continued renovations and upgrades to the
Customs and Border Protection Building (Terminal Annex Modification Phase III to Final) at the
Key West International Airport, to be funded 50% FDOT and 50% Airport Operating funds.
C14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of State of Florida, Department of
Transportation, Grant Agreement G1007 providing $100,000.00 for permitting, design and
construction of Airfield Improvements at the Key West International Airport, to be funded 50%
FDOT and 50% Airport operating funds.
C15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of State of Florida Department of
Transportation Public Transportation Grant Agreement G1008 providing $220,000.00 for
planning, permitting, design and construction of a new Maintenance /Storage Building at the Key
West International Airport to be funded 50% FDOT and 50% Airport Operating funds.
C16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of 1 st Amendment to Lease Agreement
with the Monroe County Sheriffs Office (MCSO) increasing the size of vacant land to be leased
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to MCSO at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport from 7,200 sf. to 17,860 sf. for
MCSO to construct a shooting range facility for law enforcement /qualification purposes. Total
rent will increase from $21,600.00 /year to $53,580.00 /year.
C17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a five year Transportation Security
Clearinghouse Services Agreement between the American Association of Airport's Executives,
the Transportation Security Clearinghouse, and Monroe County for processing of federally
required background checks and vetting of employees or individuals obtaining security badges
at the Key West International Airport.
C18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Change Order 24 with OAC
Construction Corp., increasing contract time by 60 days, to October 31, 2018, for the Key West
International Airport Customs Facility Phase II Project, funded 50% by FDOT grant AQH10 and
50% Airport Operating Fund 404.
C20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Fiscal Year 2019 Agreement
with Monroe Council of the Arts Corporation d /b /a Florida Council of the Arts in the amount
of $72,765.00.
C22 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with Bender &
Associates Architects, P.A. for $174,688.00 for planning and architectural services required to
construct a communication tower within the City of Key West Historic District which replaces
the communications tower at Jackson Square on the Jefferson Browne Building.
C24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 1 to Task Order for
Construction Engineering and Inspection Services between Monroe County and RS &H, Inc. for
Stock Island I Roadway and Drainage Improvements that increases the not -to- exceed amount by
$48,812.93 to a total of $281,518.17.
C25 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a 2 nd Amendment to the Consultant
Agreement for Professional Engineering and Surveying Services with Perez Engineering and
Development, Inc., to include a link for applicable grant information as required by the federal
contract provisions.
C28 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider adoption of an
Ordinance amending Section 25 -2 of the Monroe County Code to remove the established speed
zones for County maintained roads within the City of Key West, as those roads are under the
City's jurisdiction for purposes of regulating, warning and guiding traffic in accordance with
Chapter 316, Florida Statutes.
C29 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of September,
reviewed by the County Administrator /Assistant Administrator. Said report is incorporated
herein by reference.
C31 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 001 to Nutrition
Services Incentive Program Contract US -1851 between the Alliance for Aging, Inc., and Monroe
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County Board of County Commissioners, Social Services /In -Home Services to reduce funding in
the amount of $5,519.68 resulting in a total budget of $26,966.79.
C32 Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds and the
Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 263 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 257 -2018 (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 264 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 265 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 249 -2018 (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 266 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 267 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 268 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 269 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 270 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 271 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 272 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 273 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 274 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 275 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 276 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 277 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 278 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 279 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 280 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 281 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 282 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 283 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 284 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 285 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 286 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 287 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 288 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 289 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 290 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 255 -2018 (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 291 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 292 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 293 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 294 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 33).
RESOLUTION NO. 295 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 296 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 35).
RESOLUTION NO. 297 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 36).
RESOLUTION NO. 298 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 37).
RESOLUTION NO. 299 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 38).
RESOLUTION NO. 300 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 39).
RESOLUTION NO. 301 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 40).
RESOLUTION NO. 302 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 41).
RESOLUTION NO. 303 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 42).
RESOLUTION NO. 304 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 43).
RESOLUTION NO. 305 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 44).
RESOLUTION NO. 306 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 45).
RESOLUTION NO. 307 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 46).
RESOLUTION NO. 308 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 47).
RESOLUTION NO. 309 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 48).
RESOLUTION NO. 310 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 49).
RESOLUTION NO. 311 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 50).
RESOLUTION NO. 312 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 51).
RESOLUTION NO. 313 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 52).
RESOLUTION NO. 314 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 53).
RESOLUTION NO. 315 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 54).
RESOLUTION NO. 316 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 55).
RESOLUTION NO. 317 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 56).
RESOLUTION NO. 318 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 57).
RESOLUTION NO. 319 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 58).
RESOLUTION NO. 320 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 59).
RESOLUTION NO. 321 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 60).
RESOLUTION NO. 322 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 61).
RESOLUTION NO. 323 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 62).
RESOLUTION NO. 324 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 63).
RESOLUTION NO. 325 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 64).
RESOLUTION NO. 326 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 65).
RESOLUTION NO. 327 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 66).
RESOLUTION NO. 328 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 67).
RESOLUTION NO. 329 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 68).
RESOLUTION NO. 330 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 69).
RESOLUTION NO. 331 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 70).
RESOLUTION NO. 332 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 71).
RESOLUTION NO. 333 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 72).
RESOLUTION NO. 334 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 73).
RESOLUTION NO. 335 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 74).
RESOLUTION NO. 336 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 75).
RESOLUTION NO. 337 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 76).
RESOLUTION NO. 338 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Amending Resolution No. 266 -2017 (OMB Schedule Item No. 77).
RESOLUTION NO. 339 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 78).
RESOLUTION NO. 340 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C33 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 001 to Contract
AA -1829, Older Americans Act (OAA) between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. and the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners /Monroe County Social Services /In -Home Services and
Nutrition Programs for the contract period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, to
make the following changes to the existing contract: decrease Home - Delivered Meals by
$5,000.00; add Emergency Home - Delivered Meals for an allocation of $5,000.00; decrease
Congregate Meals by $5,000.00; and add Emergency Congregate Meals for an allocation of
$5,000.00. This amendment does not change the total OAA Contract funding of $628,937.57
C34 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 002 to Contract
AA -1829, Older Americans Act (OAA) between the Alliance for Aging, Inc. and the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners /Monroe County Social Services /In -Home Services and
Nutrition Programs for the contract period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 to
increase funding by $91,168.71, changing the total OAA contract funding from $628,937.57 to
$720,106.28.
C35 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 8 to extend
Agreement between GA Food Services, Inc. and Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners /Monroe County Social Services /Nutrition Services (for the provision of
Congregate and Home Delivered Meals throughout Monroe County) on a month to month basis
while the County conducts the competitive solicitation process.
C36 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a $78,584.66 Grant Agreement No.
XXX from the Environmental Protection Agency for the Florida Keys Water Watch Program
with $30,022.66 in grant funding and $48,522.00 in match provided by OF Extension Agents
salaries.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D3 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract to the lowest
responsible responder, Florida Fence Corp., in the amount of $579,000.00, for the repairs to the
damaged fences from Hurricane Irma at three Big Pine Parks (Blue Heron Park, Watson Field
Park, and the Big Pine Park).
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
El Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following Cultural Umbrella
Event Agreements for Fiscal Year 2019, totaling $475,190.00: Community Arts and Culture,
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Inc., 21 Afro Roots Festival, April -June 2019, in the amount of $14,931.00; Christopher
Peterson's Eyecons, Christopher Peterson's EYECONS, October 2018- September 2019, in the
amount of $12,750.00; Florida Keys Celtic Festival, Inc., Florida Keys Celtic Festival, January -
August 2019, in the amount $21,000.00; Classic Guitar Productions, Florida Keys Guitar
Summit, October 2018 -June 2019, in the amount of $14,875.00; Fringe Theater of Key West,
Inc., Fringe Theater Key West, November 2018 -July 2019, in the amount of $13,117.00; The
Florida Keys History of Diving Museum, Inc., History of Diving Museum, January -June 2019, in
the amount of $12,369.00; I Love Stock Island, Inc., I Love Stock Island, December 2018, in the
amount of $21,000.00; Key West Impromptu Classical Concerts, Inc., Impromptu Classical
Concerts 2019 Season, January -March 2019, in the amount of $11,692.00; Just Sand and Water
LLC, International Sand Art Competition, November 2018, in the amount of $11,107.00;
Islamorada Community Entertainment, Inc., Islamorada Community Entertainment, Inc. (ICE),
December 2018-April 2019, in the amount of $14,630.00; Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce,
Inc., Island Art Festival, November 2019, in the amount of $8,000.00; Key West Art and
Historical Society, Inc., Key West Art & Historical Society Cultural Heritage Series, October
2018- September 2019, in the amount of $12,752.00; Key West Burlesque, Key West Burlesque,
October 2018-April 2019, in the amount of $13,186.00; Visualize Entertainment, Inc., Key West
Full Moon Experience, October 2018 -June 2019, in the amount of $10,779.00; Key West Garden
Club, Inc., Key West Garden Club, October 2018-April 2019, in the amount of $12,042.00; Key
West Literary Seminar, Inc., Key West Literary Seminar, January 2019, in the amount of
$12,825.00; Key West Theater and Community Stage, Inc., Key West Theater, November 2018 -
August 2019, in the amount of $10,705.00; Key West Botanical Garden Society, Inc., Key West
Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, October 2018- September 2019, in the amount of
$12,459.00; The Marathon Community Theatre, Inc., Marathon Community Theatre, October
2018- October 2019, in the amount of $23,500.00; Monroe Association for Remarkable Citizens,
Master Chefs Classic, January 2019 - February 2019, in the amount of $6,415.00; The Mel Fisher
Maritime Heritage Society, Inc., Mel Fisher Museum, October 2018- September 2019, in the
amount of $13,519.00; Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, Inc., Morada Way Arts & Cultural
District, October 2018- September 2019, in the amount of $13,563.00; Mystery Fest Writers
Forum, Inc., Mystery Fest Key West, June 2019, in the amount of $8,798.00; Paradise Ballet
Theatre Presenters, Inc., Nutcracker Key West, December 2018, in the amount of $11,802.00;
Old Island Restoration Foundation, Inc., Old Island Restoration Foundation, December 2018 -
March 2019, in the amount of $13,117.00; Pigeon Key Foundation, Inc., Pigeon Key Art
Festival, February 2019, in the amount of $21,188.00; Florida Keys Community Concert Band,
Pops in the Park, November 2018-April 2019, in the amount of $13,311.00; Rams Head
Promotions, LLC, Rams Head Promotions, October 2018 -June 2019, in the amount of
$13,007.00; Jumping Joe Productions, Inc., Randy Roberts LIVE!, October 2018- September
2019, in the amount of $13,263.00; Red Barn Actor's Studio, Inc., Red Barn Theater, October
2018 -May 2019, in the amount of $13,373.00; South Florida Symphony Orchestra, Inc., South
Florida Symphony Orchestra, October 2018 -June 2019, in the amount of $12,386.00; Performing
Arts Centers of Key West, Inc., Tennessee Williams Theatre, November 2018-April 2019, in the
amount of $13,154.00; The Studios of Key West, Inc., The Studios of Key West, December
2018 -June 2019, in the amount of $12,788.00; Key West Film Society, Inc., Tropic Cinema,
October 2018- September 2019, in the amount of $7,585.00; The Key West -Harry S. Truman
Foundation, Inc., Truman Little White House Presents, October 2018 -June 2019, in the amount
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of $10,610.00; Key West Players, Inc., Waterfront Playhouse, November 2018 -June 2019, in the
amount of $13,592.00.
E2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following Fishing Umbrella
Event Agreements for Fiscal Year 2019, totaling $246,300.00: Marathon Offshore Bull & Cow
Dolphin Tournament, Inc., Marathon Offshore Bull & Cow Tournament, May 2019, in the
amount of $35,000.00; Key West and Lower Keys Fishing Guides Association, March Merkin
Invitational Permit Tournament, March 2019, in the amount of $2,500.00; Nick Sheahan
Scholarship Fund, Inc., Nick Sheahan Dolphin Rodeo, May 2019, in the amount of $20,000.00;
Skippers Dolphin, LLC, Skippers Dolphin Tournament, May -June 2019, in the amount of
$19,000.00; Key West and Lowers Keys Fishing Guides Association, Sugarloaf Showdown,
November 2018, in the amount of $7,000.00; Rotary Club of Key Largo Charitable Events, Inc.,
Take Stock in Children Back Country Challenge, September 2019, in the amount of $13,000.00;
David Breznicky, Tarponian Tournament, May 2019, in the amount of $3,000.00.
E3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with City of Key
West for the Smathers Beach Restroom Facility West Project in an amount not to exceed
$586,000.00 DAC I Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Resources.
E4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key West Art
and Historical Society, Inc. for the Custom House Mechanical Repairs Project in an amount not
to exceed $86,813.00 DAC I Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Resources.
E5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Key West
Botanical Garden Society, Inc. for the Botanical Garden Playground Installation Project in an
amount not to exceed $45,000.00 DAC I Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Resources.
E6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Miami Dade
Historical Museum, Inc. for the UGCGC Ingham Preservation Project in an amount not to
exceed $45,512.00 DAC I Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Resources.
E7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Mote Marine
Laboratory, Inc. for the Mote - Coral Restoration - Key West Project in an amount not to exceed
$90,000.00 DAC I Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Resources.
E8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Coral
Restoration Foundation, Inc. for the CRF - Coral Restoration - Key West Project in an amount
not to exceed $45,000.00 DAC I Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Resources.
E9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Mel Fisher
Maritime Heritage Society, Inc. for the Mel Fisher Restroom Project in an amount not to exceed
$37,500.00 DAC I Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Resources.
E10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Studios of
Key West, Inc. for the Studios of Key West Roof Top Garden Project in an amount not to exceed
$1,177,985.00 DAC I Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Resources.
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Ell Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Mote Marine
Laboratory, Inc. for the Mote - Coral Restoration - Lower Keys Project in an amount not to
exceed $90,000.00 DAC II Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Resources.
E12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Coral
Restoration Foundation, Inc. for the CRF - Coral Restoration - Lower Keys Project in an amount
not to exceed $65,563.00 DAC II Fiscal Year 2019 Capital.
E13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with City of Marathon
for the Amphitheater Community Park Project in an amount not to exceed $534,000.00 DAC III
Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Resources.
E14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with City of Marathon
for Marathon Beach Cleaning/Maintenance Project in an amount not to exceed $117,420.00
DAC III Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Resources.
E15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with the City of
Marathon for the Oceanfront Park Renovation Project in an amount not to exceed $76,400.00
DAC III Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Resources.
E16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Florida Keys
Land and Sea Trust, Inc. for the Crane Point Train Platform /Train Station Project in an amount
not to exceed $26,250.00 DAC III Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Resources.
Ell Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Coral
Restoration Foundation, Inc. for the CRF - Coral Restoration - Marathon Project in an amount
not to exceed $63,563.00 DAC III Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Resources.
E18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Islamorada,
Village of Islands for the Key Tree Cactus Preserve Amenities Project in an amount not to
exceed $77,500.00 DAC IV Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Resources.
E19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Florida Keys
History of Diving Museum, Inc. for the Dive Museum HVAC and Security Project in an amount
not to exceed $28,500.00 DAC IV Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Resources.
E20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with The Coral
Restoration Foundation, Inc. for the CRF - Coral Restoration - Key Largo Project in an amount
not to exceed $211,875.00 DAC V Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Resources.
E21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following District I Destination
Event Agreements for Fiscal Year 2019, totaling $297,000.00: Conch Republic Independence
Celebration, LLC, Conch Republic Independence Celebration, April 2019, in the amount of
$10,000.00; Florida Keys Community College and the Letters "FKCC ", FKCC Swim Around
Key West, Open Water Swim and Swim Meets, June - September 2019, in the amount of
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$10,000.00; Hemingway Sunset Run & Paddleboard, LLC, Hemingway 5K Sunset Run &
Paddleboard Race, July 2019, in the amount of $10,000.00; International Women's Flag Football
Association, Inc., 28 Annual Kelly McGillis Classic, January 2019, in the amount $10,000.00;
Monroe County Commercial Fishermen, Inc., 14 Annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival,
January 2019, in the amount of $10,000.00; The Key Lime Festival, Key Lime Festival, July
2019, in the amount of $10,000.00; Dolce Events, LLC, Key West Food and Wine Festival,
January 2019, in the amount of $17,000.00; The Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and
Key West, Key West Holiday Fest, December 2019, in the amount of $35,000.00; Mote Marine
Laboratory, Inc., Mote's 9 Annual Key West Ocean Fest, April 2019, in the amount of
$10,000.00; Lazy Dog Adventures, LLC, Key West Paddle Classic, May 2019, in the amount of
$10,000.00; Key West Business Guild, Inc., Key West Pride 2019, June 2019, in the amount of
$35,000.00; Multirace LLC, Key West Triathlon (TRIKW), December 2019, in the amount of
$17,000.00; Key West Yoga and Wellness Fest, LLC, Key West Yoga & Wellness Fest, April
2019, in the amount of $10,000.00; Bourbon Street Pub, Inc., New Year's Eve Shoe Drop,
December 2019, in the amount of $17,000.00; Old Island Restoration Foundation, Inc., Old
Island Restoration's 60 Anniversary, November - December 2019, in the amount of $10,000.00;
Key West Art and Historical Society, Inc., Papio Kinetic Sculpture Parade, May 2019, in the
amount of $10,000.00; Multirace LLC, Southernmost Marathon Half 5K, October 2019, in the
amount of $17,000.00; Special Olympics Florida, Inc., SUP Invitational Benefitting Special
Olympics Monroe County, October 2019, in the amount of $10,000.00; TSR Adventures, Inc.,
The SMART Ride, November 2019, in the amount of $17,000.00; Key West Business Guild,
Inc., Tropical Heat 2019, August 2019, in the amount of $17,000.00; Key West Business Guild,
Inc., Womenfest 2019, September 2019, in the amount of $25,000.00.
E22 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following District 11 Destination
Event Agreements for Fiscal Year 2019, totaling $25,000.00: Lower Keys Chamber of
Commerce, Inc., 15 Annual Nautical Expo, January 2019, in the amount of $10,000.00; Lower
Keys Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 35 Annual Underwater Music Festival, July 2019, in the
amount of $25,000.00.
E23 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following District IV Destination
Event Agreements for Fiscal Year 2019, totaling $55,000.00: HM Events Group, LLC, BRT
Weekend and /or Beach Road Trip Weekend, November 2019, in the amount of $15,000.00;
Islamorada Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 28 Annual Florida Keys Island Fest, April 2019, in the
amount of $15,000.00; Florida Keys Brewing Co., LLC, Florida Keys Poker Paddle, September
2019, in the amount of $10,000.00; Islamorada Running Company LLC, Islamorada Half
Marathon, IOK & Beach N' Beer Mile, December 2019, in the amount of $15,000.00.
E24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following District V Destination
Event Agreements for Fiscal Year 2019, totaling $45,000.00: Cl Management Group, Inc.,
Jimmy Johnson's "Quest for the Ring" Championship Fishing, March 2019, in the amount of
$20,000.00; HNO Productions, Inc., Key Largo Bridge Run, November 2019, in the amount of
$10,000.00; Reef Environmental Education Foundation Incorporated, REEF Fest 2019, October
2019, in the amount of $15,000.00.
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E25 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following District III Destination
Event Agreements for Fiscal Year 2019, totaling $130,000.00: Hawk's Cay Resort Sales LLC,
Heroes Salute Weekend, August- September 2019, in the amount of $30,000.00; Island
Community Church, Inc., Island Boat Show, January 2019, in the amount of $10,000.00; Keys
Area Interdenominational Resources, Inc., Sombrero Beach Run, March 2019, in the amount of
$40,000.00; Marathon BPW Foundation, Inc., Taste of the Islands, November 2019, in the
amount of $10,000.00; Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce, Inc., The Original Marathon
Seafood Festival, March 2019, in the amount of $40,000.00.
E26 Board granted approval and authorized execution of following Multiple District
Destination Event Agreements for FY 2019 as per attached spreadsheet totaling $200,000.00:
Key West Half Marathon LLC, 21" Annual Key West Half Marathon and 5K Run, January 2019,
in the amount of $40,000.00; Morale, Welfare & Recreation at NAS Key West, NAS Key West
2019 Southernmost Air Spectacular, March 2019, in the amount of $65,000.00; Key West
Tourist Development Association, Inc., Fantasy Fest, October 2019, in the amount of
$55,000.00; Key Largo Merchants Association, Inc., Uncorked -Key Largo & Islamorada Food &
Wine Festival, January 2019, in the amount of $40,000.00.
E27 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following District IV Turnkey
Event Agreements for Fiscal Year 2019, totaling $30,000.00: Friends of the Pool, Inc., Swim for
Alligator Lighthouse, September 2019, in the amount of $30,000.00.
E28 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following District I Turnkey
Event Agreements for Fiscal Year 2019, $360,000.00: Key West Tourist Development
Association, Inc., Fantasy Fest, October 2019, in the amount of $120,000.00; Bauer Restaurant,
Inc., Key West Songwriters Festival, May 2019, in the amount of $120,000.00; Super Boat
International Productions, Inc., Key West World Championship Race, November 2019, in the
amount of $120,000.00.
E29 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following District V Turnkey
Event Agreements for Fiscal Year 2019,totaling $80,000.00: Key Largo Merchants Association,
Inc., Key Largo's Original Music Festival, May 2019, in the amount of $40,000.00; Upper Keys
Community Pool, Inc., Orange Bowl Swim Classic and Winter Training, December 2019 -
January 2020, in the amount of $40,000.00.
E30 Board granted approval of the report of County Projects Funded by TDC for Fiscal Year
2019 in the amount of $2,557,830.00. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
E31 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement with
STR, Inc. to exercise option to extend Agreement for one additional twenty -four month period to
December 31, 2020.
E32 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement with
Village of Islamorada for the Anne's Beach Boardwalk Replacement and Repair Project to
extend the completion date to September 30, 2019.
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E33 Board granted approval of the appointment of Rosi Ware to the "At Large" appointment
to the Tourist Development Council District I Advisory Committee.
E35 Board granted approval to rescind the following cancelled Fiscal Year 2018 Fishing and
Destination Agreements: Powerboat P1 (USA) LLC, P1 AquaX Key West World
Championships, in the amount of $35,000.00; Powerboat P1 (USA) LLC, P1 Islamorada Grand
Prix, Presented by Mercury Racing, in the amount of $20,000.00; and, Rob Fordyce, Outdoor
Channel Shark Tournament, in the amount of $5,000.00.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
Il Board adopted the following Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners approving the 2016 -2017 Biennial Public Facilities Capacity Assessment Report.
RESOLUTION NO. 341 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
I3 Board granted approval to re- appoint Mr. Daryle L. Osborn, PE27428, to one additional
three year term to the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals Committee with a
retroactive date of September 16, 2018 and ending September 16, 2021, as an Engineer.
I4 Board adopted the following Resolution of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners establishing the monetary value at $30,218.00 per point, for payment to the
County's Land Acquisition Fund, for an applicant to receive additional points (max of 2 points)
within the Rate of Growth Ordinance /Non - Residential Rate of Growth Ordinance
(ROGO/NROGO) allocation systems.
RESOLUTION NO. 342 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
I5 Board adopted the following Resolution setting a Public Hearing for November 20, 2018,
at Harvey Government Center, Key West to consider a request by Mr. William S. Porter, Trustee
of William S. Porter Revocable Trust, for a Resolution renouncing and disclaiming any right of
the County and the public in and to the right -of -way of Seagrape Street, as shown on the plat of
Duck Key, Section 4, Toms Harbor, Plat Book 5, Page 82, bounded on the north by East Seaview
Drive; bounded on the west by Block -1 Lots 126, 127, 128, & 129; bounded on the south by
Block -1 Lots 125 & 126; bounded on the east by Block -1 Lots 123, 124 & 125, Duck Key,
Monroe County, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO. 343 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
I6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 1 adding
$85,000.00 to the Contract between DOT Palm Landscaping, Inc. and Monroe County; and,
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extending the existing contract to May 17, 2019 for removal of invasive exotic plant from
County owned property.
I7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 1 to add $95,000.Oo
to the Contract between Earthbalance Corporation and Monroe County; and, extending the
existing contract to May 17, 2019 for removal of invasive exotic plants from County owned land.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
K1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2018 -2021 Police Services
Contract between the City of Marathon and Monroe County Sheriffs Office.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
L1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Contract between Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners and the State of Florida, Department of Health, for
operation of the Monroe County Health Department - Contract Year 2018 -2019.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
Ml Board granted approval of Commissioner Kolhage's appointment of Ms. Andrea Haynes
on the KWIA Noise Ad Hoc Committee, filling the vacant alternate aviation position. Said term
is for the duration of the committee.
M3 Board adopted the following Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County to honor Stuart G. Newman.
RESOLUTION NO. 344 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY CLERK
N1 Board granted approval of the minutes from the special meetings of July 23, 2014,
January 14, 2015 and October 1, 2015, and the corrected minutes from special meeting of
October 7, 2014.
N2 Board granted 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.
N3 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants (Including Payroll) for the month of
September 2018, 10042481 - 10043817, 50004593 - 50004667 (PR), 3100609 - 3101724 (PR
Voucher), 236757 - 236854 (WC), as follows: 001 General Fund, in the amount of
$7,844,361.40; 101 Fine & Forfeiture Fund, in the amount of $416,433.44; 102 Road &
Bridge Fund, in the amount of $240,695.49; 115 TDC District Two Penny, in the amount of
$281,919.25; 116 TDC Admin & Promo 2 Cent, in the amount of $391,262.84; 117 TDC
District 1,3 Cent, in the amount of $511,483.00; 118 TDC District 2,3 Cent, in the amount of
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119,696.21; 119 TDC District 3,3 Cent, in the amount of $126,468.52; 120 TDC District 4,3
Cent, in the amount of $67,417.45; 121 TDC District 5,3 Cent, in the amount of $249,701.71;
125 Gov Fund Type Grants, in the amount of $2,237,862.04; 141 Fire & Amb Dist 1 L &M
Keys, in the amount of $1,217,178.55; 147 Uninc Svc Dist Parks &Rec, in the amount of
$203,766.59; 148 Plan, Build, Zoning, in the amount of $367,873.84; 149 Municipal Policing,
in the amount of $4,882.27; 150 E911 Enhancement Fund, in the amount of $73,154.72; 152
Duck Key Security Dist, in the amount of $5,640.65; 153 Local Housing Assistance, in the
amount of $35,124.29; 157 Boating Improvement Fund, in the amount of $67,850.00; 158
Misc Special Revenue Fund, in the amount of $99,335.60; 160 Environmental Restoration, in
the amount of $41,248.30; 163 Court Facilities, in the amount of $21,751.07; 164 Drug
Facilities Fees, in the amount of $4,639.19; 168 Bay Point Wastewater MSTU, in the amount
of $83.39; 171 Stock Island Wastewater, in the amount of $1,928.73; 175 Long Key Layton
MSTU, in the amount of $855.20; 180 Building Funds, in the amount of $398,535.03; 207
Debt Service Fund, in the amount of $100,000.00; 304 1 Cent Infra Surtax, in the amount of
$580,620.07; 308 Infrastructure Sales Tax Revenue Bond, in the amount of $1,042.40; 310
Big Coppitt Wastewater, in the amount of $9,172.25; 311 Duck Key Wastewater, in the
amount of $200.15; 312 Cudjoe Regional WW Proj, in the amount of $4,798,560.75; 314
Series 2014 Revenue Bonds, in the amount of $187,697.50; 316 Land Acquisition, in the
amount of $4,125.00; 401 Card Sound Bridge, in the amount of $76,294.81; 403 Marathon
Airport, in the amount of $111,575.74; 404 Key West Intl Airport, in the amount of
$927,978.70; 406 PFC & Operating Restrictions, in the amount of $1,543,583.28; 414 MSD
Solid Waste, in the amount of $1,698,325.08; 501 Worker's Compensation, in the amount of
$93,136.09; 502 Group Insurance Fund, in the amount of $899,127.51; 503 Risk
Management Fund, in the amount of $104,403.37; 504 Fleet Management Fund, in the
amount of $165,789.61; 610 Fire /EMS LOSAP Trust Fund, in the amount of $2,490.00.
N4 Board granted approval to dispose of surplus items. Said list of items are incorporated
herein by reference.
N5 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.
N6 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.
N7 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of
September 2018, as follows: Advertising, in the amount of $538,001.37; Bricks & Mortar
Projects, in the amount of $679,622.36; Events, in the amount of $68,157.91; Office Supplies &
Operating Costs, in the amount of $28,146.63; Personnel Services, in the amount of
$122,389.37; Public Relations, in the amount of $133,901.97; Sales & Marketing, in the amount
of $139,693.54; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of $8,374.62; Travel, in the amount of
$18,420.95; Visitor Information Services, in the amount of $79,509.36.
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N8 Board granted approval to dispose of various records including fixed asset lists,
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) preparation work papers and other various
financial records. Said list of items are incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
03 Board granted approval of a $100,456.00 Grant Agreement No. X7- OOD83418 -0 from the
Environmental Protection Agency for the final phase of the Canal Master Plan, retroactive to
September 30, 2018; no local match required.
04 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Annual Agreement with Capitol
Group, Inc. (Robert Reyes) for continuing strategic governmental consulting and lobbying
services on behalf of Monroe County in the legislative and executive branches of state
government effective October 1, 2018.
06 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order No. 8 with Wood
Environment & Infrastructure to develop the final phase of the Canal Management Master Plan
in the amount of $100,456.00 which is 100% funded by EPA Grant X7- OOD83418 -0; under the
General Project Management Services On -Call Contract for Category A services.
07 Board granted approval of the reappointment of Mr. Rudy Krause to the Career Service
Council for a two year term, expiring October 16, 2020.
08 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a new Agreement with Sun City
Strategies, LLC (Eduardo Gonzalez) for continuing strategic governmental consulting and
lobbying services on behalf of Monroe County in the legislative and executive branches of State
government effective November 1, 2018.
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
S2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Fourth Amendment to
Agreement on a month to month basis with Sub -Zero, Inc. not to exceed six months pending the
award of an RFP Contract for A/C Maintenance and Repair Services for the Lower Keys'
Facilities. Ad valorem funding.
S3 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a one year Lease
Agreement with Tropical Watersports, LLC, for a mobile retail merchandise or service
concession at Higgs Beach.
S5 Board granted approval for the Mayor to endorse insurance proceeds check from Citizens
Property Insurance to Key West International Hangar Association.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
C10 T.J. Henderson, Assistant Director of Airports; and Christine Hurley, Assistant County
Administrator, addressed the Board concerning approval of State of Florida, Department of
Transportation, Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement No. 1 for Contract Number GOG88
providing increased funding in the amount of $260,000.00 for the Marathon Airport Car Wash
Facility at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, to be funded 80% FDOT and 20%
Fleet Management Fund 504. After discussion, motion was made by Mayor Rice and seconded
by Commissioner Neugent granting approval and authorizing execution of the item. Motion
carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
M2 Johnny Maddox addressed the Board regarding the Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
relocation from the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport. Kevin Wilson, Assistant
County Administrator, addressed the Board. Board directed staff to have discussions with the
City of Marathon on the relocation of the DAV; and to report back to the Board.
TAX COLLECTOR
S4 Danise Henriquez, Tax Collector, presented the Board with an excess check in the
amount of $4,307,697.21.
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, and
Councilman Bruce Halle. Mayor Norman Anderson and Councilwoman Katie Scott were not
present.
Hl James Callahan, Fire Chief, addressed the Board concerning approval to apply for the
Fiscal Year 2018 Assistance to Firefighters Grant issued by U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency /Grant Programs Directorate providing
funding for ten Stryker Power PRO -XT stretchers for in- service MCFR transport ambulances,
with a County match not to exceed $60,000.00; and authorization for the Fire Chief to execute all
necessary documents in connection with the application. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Mayor Rice 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.
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
I8 Emily Schemper, Acting Sr. Director of Planning & Environmental Resources; Roman
Gastesi, County Administrator; and Richard Strickland, Airports Director, addressed the Board.
Vivek Reddy and Jillian Scholler, representing AECOM, made a Power Point Presentation on
the U.S. 1 Origin- Destination Study of traffic patterns within Monroe County. The Board took
no official action.
Mr. Strickland advised the Board that staff is working on additional destination air
services.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
P4 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning options for creating a
governing board or advisory board for Middle Keys Health Care Municipal Service Taxing Unit;
approval to advertise Ordinance implementing steps necessary for creation of board, with Public
Hearing to be held at the January 2019 BOCC meeting. Dr. Daniel Zieg, City of Marathon
Councilmember, addressed the Board. The Board took no official action.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
02 John Hunt, FWC Research Laboratory Manager, made a Power Point Presentation on the
status of the Coral Reef.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVAL
C3 Cary Knight, Director of Project Management, Mr. Gastesi and Holly Elomina, Court
Administrator, addressed the Board concerning approval of the 2 nd Amendment to the
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Agreement with Biltmore Construction Co. Inc., to
incorporate the Guarantee Maximum Price of $32,818,441.14 for the Plantation Key Judicial
Courthouse and Detention Facility into the CMAR Agreement. The project will be co- funded by
the 2014 Revenue Bond and the One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting approval
of staff recommendation to move forward with funding $32,881,532.14, which includes the base
GMP and the $63,091.00 for the demolition of the jail. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
C19 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. Mayor Rice advised that, due a conflict, he would
abstain from voting on the approval of the following Fiscal Year 2019 Contracts with local non-
profit human service organizations funded by the Board of County Commissioners through
recommendations of the Human Services Advisory Board, totaling $2,000,000.00: Literacy
Volunteers, in the amount of $50,000.00; Autism Society of the Keys, in the amount of
$40,000.00; Keys to be the Change, in the amount of $30,000.00; Grace Jones Day Care Center,
in the amount of $60,000.00; Florida Keys Area Health Education Center, in the amount of
$61,500.00; Monroe Association of ReMARCable Citizens, Inc., in the amount of $200,000.00;
Good Health Clinic, in the amount of $110,000.00; Heart of the Keys /Marathon Recreation
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Center, in the amount of $40,000.00; Kids Come First in the Florida Keys, Inc., in the amount of
$40,000.00; Womankind, in the amount of $155,000.00; Boys & Girls Club, in the amount of
$120,000.00; Voices for Florida Keys Children, in the amount of $15,000.00; Domestic Abuse
Shelter of the Florida Keys, in the amount of $81,500.00; Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, in
the amount of $120,000.00; Independence Cay, in the amount of $30,000.00; A.H. of Monroe
County, Inc., in the amount of $80,000.00; Wesley House Family Services, in the amount of
$165,000.00; Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition, in the amount of $60,000.00; Samuel's
House, in the amount of $110,000.00; Keys Area Interdenominational Resources, in the amount
of $30,000.00; Florida Keys Children's Shelter, in the amount of $195,000.00; Burton Memorial
United Methodist Church, in the amount of $12,000.00; Star of the Sea Foundation, in the
amount of $110,000.00; South Florida National Parks Trust, in the amount of $5,000.00;
Southernmost Homeless Assistance League, in the amount of $10,000.00; Anchors Aweigh
Club, in the amount of $20,000.00; Guidance /Care Center — The Heron, Assisted Living Facility
Program, in the amount of $50,000.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting approval and authorizing execution of the
Agreements. Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Mayor Rice abstaining from the vote.
CLOSED SESSION
J1 Mr. Shillinger announced an Attorney- Client Closed Session in the matter of Galleon
Bay Corporation v. Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL v. the State of
Florida, Case No. 3D16 -1502, Third District Court of Appeals; Lower Tribunal Case No. CA-
K -02 -595, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Monroe County, Florida and read the required language into
the record pursuant to F.S. 286 - 011(8). Mr. Shillinger advised that the following persons would be
present at the meeting: the County Commissioners, County Administrator Roman Gastesi, County
Attorney Bob Shillinger, Assistant County Attorneys Derek V. Howard, Steve Williams and Peter
Morris and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Rice declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session, the
meeting was re- opened.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
I9 Ms. Schemper addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution to reserve fifty -
seven total affordable ROGO allocations consisting of twenty -six low income and thirty -one
moderate income affordable ROGO allocations pursuant to Monroe County Code Section 138 -
24(b) (2) for a 57 -unit affordable housing development in Rockland Key located adjacent to
Calle Dos, at approximately mile marker 9 on U.S. 1, until September 18, 2020. Barton Smith,
representing the applicant, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following
Resolution. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 345 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
05 Lisa Tennyson, Legislative Affairs Director; and, Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board
concerning approval of the annual Agreement with Peebles and Smith (John Wayne Smith) and
Gray Robinson (Dean Cannon) for continuing strategic governmental consulting and lobbying
services on behalf of Monroe County in the legislative and executive branches of State
government effective October 1, 2018. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval and authorizing execution
of the item. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers
Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Neugent
Yes
Mayor Rice
Yes
Motion carried.
09 Ms. Tennyson, Mr. Gastesi and Mr. Shillinger updated the Board on the RESTORE Act
State Expenditure Plan, allocating $291 million for environmental water projects state -wide
along the Gulf of Mexico, including $12.6 million for Monroe County's Canal Restoration
Program. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers to disband the local RESTORE Act Committee. Motion carried
unanimously.
STAFF REPORT
Fl Ms. Tennyson advised the Board that Commissioner Carruthers and she will be attending
the NACo Gulf States Counties and Parishes Caucus that focuses on issues of the coastal
communities in the Gulf. The caucus has been challenged to come up with an official list of
strategic priorities.
She advised that the EAA (Everglades Agricultural Area) bill passed in the House and
Senate and is waiting for the President's signature for the authorization.
Ms. Tennyson advised the Board that Commissioner Carruthers and she will be having a
conference call with FLDEP and county staff regarding the Higg's Beach conversion application
that is pending with FLDEP on Monday, October 22, 2018.
agenda.
She advised the Board that the legislative agenda will be on the November 20, 2018
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
S1 Misha McRae, Leadership Monroe County Alumni - Class XXVI, addressed the Board
regarding their Class Project "DON'T PASS IT UP, PICK IT UP" Campaign.
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Mayor Rice announced that, due to a conflict, he would be abstaining from voting on the
following three items (C21, C23 and C26):
C21 Approval of Agreement with Guidance /Care Center for the Community Transportation
for Disadvantaged Program in the amount of $46,942.00 and Baker Act Transportation Service
Program in the amount of $165,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2019.
C23 Approval of two Agreements with Guidance /Care Center for Substance Abuse Mental
Health (SAMH) Services, including services provided as the Designated Centralized Receiving
Facility ($859,195.00) and the Jail In -House Program ($193,847.00) for Fiscal Year 2019. The
County funding for SAMH services are the local match required by Florida Statute. Copies of
the agreements are provided.
C26 Approval of Fiscal Year 2019 Agreement with Historic Florida Keys Foundation, Inc.,
established to develop, coordinate, and promote historic preservation in Monroe County, in the
amount of $32,450.00.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval and authorizing execution of the items (C21, C23 and C26). Roll call vote
carried unanimously, with Mayor Rice abstaining from the vote.
C27 Brian Cook, Employee Services Director; Mr. Shillinger and Mr. Gastesi addressed the
Board concerning approval to award a bid to and negotiate an agreement with the Gehring Group
to provide Benefits Consulting Services to Monroe County for up to 5 years with 2 year renewal
options. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent to negotiate a new Contract with Gallagher Bassett on the basis of their
long -term knowledge and experience of Monroe County that the other proposers do not have.
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.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVAL
C30 Board accepted the submitted Monroe County Group Health Plan fund status through
July 31, 2018, given the plan design changes that were implemented on January 1, 2018.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Q1 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval an Ordinance to revise Monroe County
Code Section 18- 27(h) to increase the fee for use of the boat ramp at Harry Harris Park to
$30.00 per watercraft trailer by non - county residents on Federal holidays, weekends, and the two
days of lobster mini - season. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 024 -2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Q2 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Code by
providing a waiver of after - the -fact demolition permit fees as a result of Hurricane Irma. Ms.
Hurley, Mr. Shillinger, and Steve Williams, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the Board.
The following individuals addressed the Board: Bart Smith, representing Venture Out; and
Stanley Bowers. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded
by Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 025 -2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
After further discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers directing staff to process, immediately, a Land Development Code
Regulation amendment to address accessory structures not being required to be removed when a
primary structure is destroyed from a hurricane or another disaster through the process, and
directing staff to evaluate what's included in the definition of accessory structures. Motion
carried unanimously.
Board directed staff to not close permits if the applicant does not have the accessory
structures demolished pending this legislative change.
Q3 A Public Hearing was held to consider a Resolution by the BOCC to amend Resolution
No. 152 -2016, the Planning & Environmental Resources Fee Schedule, to establish fees for any
and all outside contractors, agents or consultants used by Monroe County in reviewing
development applications; and to repeal any other fee schedules inconsistent herewith. There
was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 346 -2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Commissioner Carruthers excused herself from the remainder of the meeting.
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HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
Dl Tina Boan, Budget & Finance Director, gave a report to the Board on Hurricane Irma
finance activity by the Office of Management and Budget.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
E34 Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage
granting approval of the appointment of Elise Mucha to the "At Large" appointment to the
Tourist Development Council District III Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORT
F2 Mr. Wilson advised the Board that the Solid Waste and Road Departments are in the
process of clearing asphalt from the washed out section on Long Beach Road; and, that they have
found a way to recycle the materials.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
12 Commissioner Kolhage announced that, due to a conflict, he would abstain from voting
on the approval to appoint Mr. Raymond Vazquez, to one three year term to the Contractors
Examining Board beginning October 17, 2018 and ending October 17, 2021. This will be Mr.
Vazquez's first term. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Neugent granting approval of the appointment. Roll call vote carried
unanimously, with Commissioner Kolhage abstaining from the vote.
I10 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of an Interlocal Agreement
between Monroe County and City of Marathon reserving (not transferring) sixty -four Affordable
Housing ROGO Allocations from Monroe County to the City of Marathon for an affordable
housing project known as Seaview Commons located at 100 Avenue D 1 - 7, Coco Plum Key,
Marathon, Florida, contingent on Marathon receiving their Early Evacuation Units from the State
of Florida. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Murphy granting approval and authorizing execution of the item. Motion carried
unanimously.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
M4 Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval to close County Offices on Monday, December 24, 2018 (Christmas Eve); and,
Monday, December 31, 2018 (New Year's Eve). Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
01 Mr. Gastesi referred the Board to the County Administrators Monthly Report for October
2018. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
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Mr. Gastesi advised the Board that Marry Senterfitt, Emergency Management Director;
and Cynthia Hall, Assistant County Attorney, went to the Panhandle prior to Hurricane Michael
to provide assistance. Seven additional staff members also went to the Panhandle after the storm
to provide additional assistance. Mr. Gastesi advised the Board that Monroe County Firefighter
crews and the Islamorada Fire are also up in the Panhandle providing assistance. Mr. Shillinger
advised the Board that his office is providing assistance, remotely, to the County Attorney
Offices in Holmes, Jackson and Gulf Counties. Cammy Clark, Public Information Officer,
showed a slide show of photos from the impacted areas.
Ms. Hurley and Michelle Luckett, Executive Director of the Long Term Recovery Group,
addressed the Board regarding the former Habitat property on Big Pine Key for use as volunteer
workforce housing. Ms. Luckett advised the Board that she will prepare an RFP to solicit for
workforce housing.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
P1 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney Report for October 2018. Said
report is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Shillinger requested to hold a Closed Session in the matter of Louise Delaney v.
Florida Keys Aqueduct and Monroe County, Case No. CA -K -16 -439 at the November 20, 2018
BOCC meeting 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 granting approval to hold the closed session. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that there are seventy applicants in the Less Than Fee
Program that are being processed. He advised that they will be sorting through the applications
and may bring the first applications before the Board in November or December.
Mr. Shillinger introduced two new staff members in his office. Paunece "Nece" Scull,
who is an Assistant County Attorney, and Maureen Proffitt, who is a Paralegal — Planning,
Building, Code Compliance.
P2 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval to enter into Legal Services
Agreement with the law firm of Sundstrom & Mindlin, LLP, for advice and representation
regarding the possible acquisition of a wastewater utility and related issues. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting
approval and authorizing execution of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
P3 Mr. Williams and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning authorization to initiate
litigation against Jill Walters and the property located at 194 Buttonwood Ave., Key Largo
Florida, to seek compliance with the County Codes and enforce a lien arising from Code
Compliance Case No. CE09120165. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
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Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the item. Motion carried
unanimously.
P5 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney- Client Closed Session in the matter of Juan
Carlos Gil v. Monroe County, Florida, Case No. 18 -cv- 10119- JLK, United States District
Court, Southern District of Florida at the November 20, 2018 BOCC meeting 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 Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting
approval to hold the closed session. Motion carried unanimously.
P6 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney- Client Closed Session in the matter of
Eddie I. Sierra v. Monroe County, Florida, Case No. 18 -cv -10127 United States District
Court, Southern District of Florida at the November 20, 2018 BOCC meeting 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 Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval to hold the closed session. Motion carried unanimously.
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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