Item C30
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Revised 1/91
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: 2-16-00
Division:
Public Works
Bulk Item: Yes X
No
Department: Enqineerinq
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to issue a purchase order to Accurate
Enterprises in the amount of $22,500 for the fence removal along Card Sound
Road and C-905, Key Largo.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Fence along Card Sound Road and C-905 was installed as
part of the Raising Card Sound Road project to protect the crocodiles. The
USFWS has requested that the fence be removed due to negative impacts to
the birds and a desire to install limited fencing by the crocodile
cuI verts. The USFWS will pay for the new fencing and will also do some
reporting for us on the success of the crocodile nesting areas we
constructed along Old Card Sound Road. Ocean Reef has supported the removal
of the fence.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: None on this item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval as stated above.
TOTAL COST: $22.500.00
BUDGETED: Yes X No
Card Sound Toll Revenue
COST TO COUNTY: $22.500.00
REVENUE PRODUCING:Yes
No X AMOUNT PER MONTH
YEAR
Countv
Risk Management___
APPROVED BY: County Atty ___
Item Prepared By:
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
qineer~ De~artment
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Dent Pierce
DOCUMENTATION: Included:~ To Follow:
DISPOSITION:
Not Required:
Agenda Item #: ~
Memorandum
TO: David Koppel
FROM: John Prosser, (x4525)
DATE: January 24, 2000
RE: Card Sound Road fence removal
The U. S. Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service has offered to pay the cost of
installing new "culvert wing fences" if Monroe County would remove the existing fencing
along Card Sound Road which is obstructing crocodile mobility and the scenery. Steven B.
Klett, Refuge Manager solicited proposals from several contractors for fence removal and
installation to complete the project. The fence removal proposals are detailed as follows:
Florida Fence
Triana Fence
Your Local Fence
Accurate Enterprises
$32,000.00
$9,500.00
$47,228.88
$22,500.00
The low bidder was Rick's Triana Fence at $9,500. but they are not licensed to work in
Monroe County at this time. They made their proposal because they thought the County
licensing requirements did not apply where Federal property was involved.
The next lowest bidder was Accurate Enterprises of South Florida, Inc., based in Tavernier.
This is a demolition contractor, although he also holds some construction licenses. He would
like to be considered for other work including seawall, marine salvage, plumbing, trenching,
and storm sewer cleaning (he owns a positive displacement sewer cleaner truck).
I requested that he submit his fence removal proposal addressed to Monroe County. His
Proposal is attached.
Steven Klett (USDI) has asked that we notify him ifremoval will be delayed past March for
any reason. He has been satisfied with Accurate Enterprises previous work for his
department, stating that they were quite reliable and performed their work promptly to at
least a local standard of quality.
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FAX COVER SHEET
DATe: 1-25-00
TO: JOHN PROSSER
MONROE COUNTY PURCHASING bEPT.
FROM: SCOTT CONOVER/ACCURATE ENTeRPRISES OF SO. FL.,
INC.
RE: PROPOSAL/CONTRACT FOR WORK AT CROCODILE REPUSE
FOR FENCE REMOVAL.
PAGES: 2 PAGES, INCLUDING COVeR SHEET
DEAR .JOHN,
PLEASE FIND CON'TMCT FOR WORK AT ReFUSE CENTER, PLEASE
LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU WANT TO SCHEDULE THIS.
THANK yOU.
SCOTT CONOVER
ACCURATE eNTERPRISES
ACCURATE ENTERPRISES
OF SOUTH FLORIDA~INC.
1M IAJMIHOV bRIW TAVDWID. PLOtltDA 11010
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63!S-!5600 853-1000 296-D131
fOR: MONROE COUNTY PURCHASIN(i DEPT. l..2!5-oo
5100 COLLSE ROAD
KEY WEST. fLORIDA 33040
PH: (3oe)292-4!52!5
fAX: (305)295-4321
ATTN: J'OHN PROSSeR JOB: fENCE REMOVAL
AT CROCODnE REPUSE
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1. REMove THREE (3) MILES rH FENCE ANb PIPES
ALONG ReFUeE AREA.
2. CUT ALL PIPES AND POLES TO EiROUND LEVEL.
3. ALL PENCE AND PIPES TO BE REMOVED PROM sm. AND
HAULED AWAY TO CONTRACTOR'S VARb.
4. ALL MATERIAL REMOVED WILL BECOME PROPERTY OF
ACCURATE ENTERPRISES Of SOUTH FLORIDA. INC.
5. TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $ 22.500.00 DOLLARS.
TO PAID AS FOLLOWS: UPON COMPLETION or
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Dent Pierce, Director
Monroe Public Works Department
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Key'West, Florida 33040
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Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge
P.O. Box 370
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September 16, 1999
Dear Mr. Pierce:
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For quite some time, we have had concerns regarding the crocodile barrier fence along C-905 and
Card Sound Road in North Key Largo and its ability to reduce and/or eliminate crocodile road
kills. In its present condition, the fence actually promotes rather than reduces the chances of
crocodiles being hit by motor vehicles along these roads. Due to erosion of the road shoulder,
there are large gaps under the fence in many areas that allow passage of small to mid-sized
crocodiles onto the road were they can be hit by cars. Also, the mismatched ends of the fence on
C-905 and at the C-905/Card Sound Road intersection tends to funnel crocodiles onto the road
were they are trapped by the fence. Since the fence was erected, there have been at least two
road kill crocodiles on these roads that were attributed to these flaws in the fence.
Over the years, there has been much discussion over how best to solve these problems. It was
initially determined by the Refuge that the best solution would be to fill the gaps under the fence;
and even the ends of the fence on C-905 by extending the fence north and south along the east
right-of-way ofC-905. This retrofitting of the fence would cost $25,000.
After further review and much discussion with other local, State, and Federal agencies, as well
as local environmental organizations, we now believe that crocodiles and other wildlife of the
area would be better served if the fence was removed entirely and 100 ft wing fences erected at
each of the crocodile crossing culverts as was originally permitted when improvements were
made to Card Sound Road in 1994.
We feel the benefits of unrestricted movement for crocodiles as a result of the fence removal far
out weigh the negative impact of possible ful~e road kills. The crocodile population in South
Florida and the Florida Keys has continued vr grow over the years since it was classified as
endangered and is healthy enough to withstand some mortalities from road kills. When
population numbers were at a low in the 1970's, road kills, even small numbers, could threaten
the future of the crocodile population in South Florida. However, now that the population is
estimated at 600-800 animals, it can experience some road kill pressure without suffering long-
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to the construction of the crocodile fence; however they have been low.
There is also an esthetic reason for removing the fence. It's ugly and obscures the beauty of the
mangrove wetlands of North Key Largo. It detracts from one's outdoor experience to have to
peer through a chain-linked fence in order to view the incredible wildlife and scenery of area.
Weare writing you to solicit your opinion and comments regarding this proposed action. I
believe at one time the County had offered to remove the fence if the Service felt it was no longer
needed. Is that option still available? Please contact me at 305/451-4223 if you have any
questions or would like to discuss this matter further.
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WllDLIFE SERVICE
Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge
P.O. Box 370
Key Largo, Florida 33037
November 16, 1999
David Koppel, County Engineer
Monroe Engineering Department
5100 College Road
Key'West, Florida 33040
Dear David:
As requested, I am providing you with estimates for the removal of the crocodile barrier fence
located on C-905 and Card Sound Road on North Key Largo. During previous telephone
conversations, we discussed who would be responsible for removal of the fence and installation of
culvert wing fences which are needed to bring the original permits into compliance and to provide
for unrestricted movement of American crocodiles in this area.
You tentatively offered to remove the fence, at the County's expense, if the refuge would take
over the responsibility of all monitoring of the Old Card Sound Restoration Project west of C-
905. The refuge agrees to this arrangement and in addition will pay for the installation of 100 ft
wing fences at each of the crocodile crossing culverts located within the existing fenced area.
I hope this meets with your satisfaction. If you would like to discuss this matter further, please
feel free to contact me at 305/451-4223.
Sincerely,
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Steven B. Klett
Refuge Manager
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ISLAMORADA. FL 33036
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RICII'sTRIANA FENCE, INC.
15 South F1agJ. Allllnue . Homeslelld, Fl 33030
Phone (305) 248-5804. Fax (305) 248-3668
PROPOSAL
Ocrober 27, 1999
. Mr. Steve Klett
Crocodilt' Lake National WiIdli{t: Refuge
211 Charlnn41gne Bo,,/evard
N. Key Largo_. FL
Telc.1JlJone: 305-451-4223 .
Sent via facsimile: 305-451-1508
We proposL' to supply labor and materials for tile installation of 1400' of 4' fe,1Ce as one$
shown to us at culverts, 14' x 100' sections.
Remove ami haul at.vay existing, tzpproo:imately 3 miles.
$12,000.00
$ 9,500.00
500/0 deposit required. halan€'e upon completion.
Aaepted:
Ri~k's Triana fenn', 1m:.
Ramon E. Triana, President
This proposal becomes a contract
when signed.
Thank You!!
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Nov. 11 1999 12:32PM P2
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YOUR LOCAL PENCE. ~NC.
B~G PXNE KEY. PL 33043
P.O. BOX 431559
(305) -872-4430
PROPOSAL/CONTRACT
Customer Xnformation:
u.s. F~SH . WILDLIFE SER~CE
CROCODILE LAKE REFUGE
KEY LARGO , rL
Notes:
REMOVAL & DISPOSAL or APPROX. 15,000
FT. CHAIN LIIDC PENCE - E Pr. B:r:GH
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Contract Amount:
$ 47228.88
Down Payment:
Balance DUe:
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11-09-1999
Job Infor.mation:
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Of SOUTH FLORIDA.. INC.
Demolition and LondcleQring Service
M I A M I TAVERNIER KEY W~ST
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FOR: U S FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE DATE: 11-16-99
CROCODILE NAT'L WILDLIFE REFUSE
POBOX 370
KEY LAR&O. FLORIDA 33037 JOB: FENCE REMOVAL
ATTN: STEVE KLETT
PH: (305)451-4223
FAX: (305)451-1508
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PERFORM THE FOLLOWINS:
1. REMOVE THREE (3) MILES OF FENCE AND PIPES
ALO~ REFUSE AREA.
2. CUT ALL PIPES AND POLES TO GROUND LEVEL.
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3. ALL FENce AND PIPES TO BE REMOVED FROM SITE.. AND
HAULED AWAY TO CONTRACTOR'S YARD.
4, ALL MATERIAL REMOVED WILL BECOME PROPERTY OF
ACCURATE ENTERPRISES OF SOUT FLORIDA. INC.
5. TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $ 22.500.00 DOLLARS.
D~~aSIT. AND BALANCE TO BE NEGOTIATED
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ACCURATE ENT. OF SO. FL. CRCODILE NAT'L WILDLIFE
ASENT REFUSE/STEVE KLETT /ASENT
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Ocean Reef Community Association
23 January 1996
David Koppel
County Engineer
5100 College Road
K~y West, FL 33040
Dear Dave:
Last year the County installed a six foot chain link fence along both sides of Card Sound
Road and C.R 905 to enclose a portion of the Crocodile Lake Preserve. At that time, the
Ocean Reef Community Association contacted the County to strongly express our
displeasure with having a chain link fence installed in this unblemished portion of North
Key Largo. To no avail.
At this time, it is requested the County reconsider this issue. It is recommended that the
fence be removed and utilized elsewhere. As noted in an earlier letter, a portion of this
fence is damaged, and this would be an ideal time to have the entire fence line removed.
The chain link fence is extremely unsightly and despoils this pristine area.
If I can be offurther assistance, please don't hesitate to call.
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Sincerely,
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David C. Ritz
Community Administrator
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Phone: (305) 367-3067. Fax: (305) 367-4246