11/20/2018 RegularMINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, November 20, 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 Michelle Coldiron, Commissioner Danny
Kolhage, Commissioner Sylvia Murphy 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.
FAREWELL TO COMMISSIONER NEUGENT
A Board made a presentation of award to former Commissioner George Neugent for his 20
years of dedicated service to Monroe County.
PRESENTATION TO MAYOR RICE
B Board made a presentation of award to Mayor David Rice.
COMMISSION ORGANIZATION
D1&2 Kevin Madok, Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Michelle
Coldiron, District Two; and Mayor David Rice, District Four.
D3 Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers
to nominate Commissioner Murphy as Mayor. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then
made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to nominate
Commissioner Kolhage as Mayor Pro Tem. Motion carried unanimously. Board adopted the
following Resolution electing the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for the Board of County
Commissioners.
RESOLUTION NO. 347-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
D4 Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice to
adopt the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk of the Board to sign all
warrants, legal documents and any other necessary papers and documents; and stating that the
presently authorized signatures validating County checks are hereby continued for sixty days
from this date in order to meet payroll and necessary obligations. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 348-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
D5 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning the proposed Board of
County Commissioners monthly meeting dates for 2019. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage approving the recommended
meeting dates, with the exception of the March meeting date which will be held on Thursday,
March 21, 2019. Motion carried unanimously. Said dates are attached hereto.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS
El Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
F1 Board recognized William (Willie) DeSantis, Director of Facilities Maintenance, for 30
Years of Service.
F2 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring Friday, December 21, 2018 as National
Homeless Persons' Memorial Day in Monroe County.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
G1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Fifth Amendment to the
Maintenance Agreement with Black Fire Protection, Inc. for "Full Maintenance —Fire Protection
Systems" to update current revisions pursuant to ordinances and federal required contract
provisions and extend the term on a month -to -month basis not to exceed six months pending the
issuance of a Request for Proposals and award of a new Agreement.
G2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Third Amendment to Agreement
with Maverick United Elevator to update current revisions pursuant to ordinances and federal
required contract provisions, renew the agreement for the second of two optional one-year
renewals, and increase payment amounts by 2.1 % CPI-U. Ad valorem funding.
G4 Board granted approval, acting as Plan Administrator of the Length of Service Award
Plan, to begin 10-year disbursement of funds to one eligible participant (Sergio Garcia).
G5 Board granted approval to rescind Comcast Sales Order 411715952, approved at the
September 19, 2018 meeting under Agenda Item C1, for upgraded services that the Key West
Housing Authority decided not to install.
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G6 Board granted approval of the Issuance (renewal) of a Class A Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to City of Key West Fire Department for the operation of an ALS
transport ambulance service; specifically for inter -facility transports.
G7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 1 to Lease
Agreement to reimburse the Lessor (Keys Churches, LLC) for internet services provided and
change the delivery address of lease payment for Pearl House of Worship, which is being used as
a congregate meal site while the Plantation Key Courthouse complex is developed. The lease is
funded by project funds from the infrastructure sales surtax as a temporary location during
construction.
G8 Board granted approval to renew and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to
Business Lease with Ships Way, Inc., for District 2 Commissioner's Office Space in Big Pine
Key for a term of four years with the annual CPI-U increase of 2.1% for the upcoming year. Ad
valorem funding.
G12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Master
Agreement for Professional Services with Jacobs Project Management Company for General
Consulting Services for both Monroe County Airports, adding Florida Department of Emergency
Management provisions to the master agreement to ensure federal and state compliance.
G13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the revised Exhibit A for State of
Florida Department of Transportation Grant Agreement G1008 providing $220,000.00 for
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. Exhibit A
was revised to remove planning from the scope of work.
G14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of State of Florida Department of
Transportation Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement No. 1 to Contract Number GOE47
providing $100,000.00 in additional funding for Essential Airport Equipment at the Key West
International Airport, to be funded 50% FDOT; and 50% Key West Airport Operating Funds.
G15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of State of Florida Department of
Transportation Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement No. 1 to Contract Number GOE76
providing $95,000.00 in additional funding for Essential Airport Equipment at the Florida Keys
Marathon International Airport, to be funded 80% FDOT; and 20% Marathon Operating Funds.
G16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of State of Florida Department of
Transportation Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement No. 2 to Contract Number GOE44
providing $50,000.00 in additional funding for Environmental Assessment at the Florida Keys
Marathon International Airport, to be funded 80% FDOT; and 20% Marathon Airport Operating
Funds.
G17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of State of Florida Department of
Transportation Public Transportation Grant Agreement G1238 providing $205,000.00 for
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permitting, design and construction of Airfield Improvements at the Florida Keys Marathon
International Airport to be funded 80% FDOT; and 20% Airport Operating Funds.
G18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Jacobs Project Management Co.' s
Task Order No. 12/15-36 in the amount of $78,491.00 for design and bidding of Baggage Area
Doors and an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighters Truck Canopy at the Key West International Airport,
to be funded 50% FDOT Grant GOE77; and 50% Airport Operating Fund 404.
G19 Board granted approval to advertise for sealed bids for a Cold Water Supply Chiller
System (Chiller 42) at the Key West International Airport; to be paid from State FDOT Grant
GOE47 (50%); Airport Operating Fund 404 (50%); and/or future PFC Application 418.
G20 Board granted approval to advertise for sealed bids for Phase III to Final of the Key West
International Airport's Customs Facility renovation, to be paid from State FDOT Grant AQH10
(50%); Airport Operating Fund 404 (50%); and/or future PFC Application 418.
G21 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for Parking Lot Management
Services at the Key West International Airport.
G22 Board granted approval and authorized execution of State of Florida Department of
Transportation Public Transportation Grant Agreement G1237 providing $990,000.00 for
Retention Pond Modifications and Hangar Development at the Florida Keys Marathon
International Airport to be funded 80% FDOT; and 20% Airport Operating Funds.
G23 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Change Orders 22, 25 and 26 with
OAC Action Construction Corp., increasing contract amount by $63,142.83 for the Key West
Airport Customs Facility Phase II Project, funded 50% by FDOT Grant AQH10; and 50%
Airport Operating Fund 404.
G24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Consent to Assignment and
Amendment to Agreement for an existing Contract between Monroe County, and Tyco
Integrated Security Services, Inc., for services for Duck Key Security District, to assign
agreement to Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC. The agreement is also being amended
to include the County's standard contractual provisions.
G25 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Third Amendment to Agreement
with Master Mechanical Services, Inc. for A/C Maintenance and Repair Services for the Upper
Keys Facilities to extend the term on a month -to -month basis, not to exceed six months, pending
the award of a Request for Proposals.
G26 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Fourth Amendment to
Agreement with Air Mechanical & Service Corp. for Central Air Conditioning Maintenance and
Repair Services for the Middle Keys Facilities to extend the term on a month -to -month basis, not
to exceed six months, pending the issuance of a Request for Proposals and award of a contract.
Funding is ad valorem.
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G28 Board granted approval to advertise competitive solicitation/public auction for the sale of
six Monroe County Fire Rescue surplus vehicles.
G29 Board granted approval to purchase one ton chassis with flatbed and drill rig from Duval
Ford through the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract No. FSA18-VEL26.0 chassis/FSA18-
VEH16.0 at a cost of $98,627.00. Funds are included in the Roads & Bridge Department
Budget.
G30 Board granted approval of a General Fund transfer for the Sheriff to transfer funds for
Fiscal Year 2018 between functional distributions in accordance with F.S. 30.49(2) (a).
G31 Board granted approval to purchase one new 2018 Ford F750 Cab and Chassis with a Pac
Mac KB20 Grapple Loader 18 x 24 body from Beck Auto Group in the amount of $119,221.32
by "Piggybacking" under the City of Tallahassee Vehicle Contract No. 3921.
G34 Board granted approval to apply for a Pre -Disaster Mitigation Grant through Florida
Division of Emergency Management to FEMA, in order to fund required revision of the county-
wide Local Mitigation Strategy; and authorization for the County Administrator to execute any
required documentation in relation to the application process.
G35 Board granted approval for the Key West, Marathon, and Key Largo Branch Libraries to
close at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
G36 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of October, reviewed
by the County Administrator/Assistant Administrator. Said report is incorporated herein by
reference.
G37 Board granted approval of the filing of a Grant Application and Agreement for State Aid
to Libraries from the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services,
and execution of same with the proper County authorities.
G39 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Change Order No. 01 with Charley
Toppino and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $95,243.01 funded from a 2019 TDC Grant providing
additional parking, drainage, and paving at the East Martello Drainage and Parking Project.
G40 Board adopted the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds and the
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds:
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 349-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 350-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 351-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 278-2018 (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 352-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 353-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 354-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 355-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 326-2018 (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 356-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 335-2018 (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 357-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 295-2018 (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 358-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 359-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 360-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 361-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 362-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 363-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 364-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 365-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 366-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 367-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 368-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 369-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 370-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 371-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 372-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 373-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 374-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 375-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 376-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 377-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 378-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 379-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 380-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 33).
RESOLUTION NO. 381-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 331-2018 (OMB Schedule Item No. 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 382-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 35).
RESOLUTION NO. 383-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 36).
RESOLUTION NO. 384-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 37).
RESOLUTION NO. 385-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 38).
RESOLUTION NO. 386-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 39).
RESOLUTION NO. 387-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 40).
RESOLUTION NO. 388-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 41).
RESOLUTION NO. 389-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 42).
RESOLUTION NO. 390-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 292-2018 (OMB Schedule Item No. 43).
RESOLUTION NO. 391-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 277-2018 (OMB Schedule Item No. 44).
RESOLUTION NO. 392-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 282-2018 (OMB Schedule Item No. 45).
RESOLUTION NO. 393-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 46).
RESOLUTION NO. 394-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 47).
RESOLUTION NO. 395-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 48).
RESOLUTION NO. 396-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 49).
RESOLUTION NO. 397-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 50).
RESOLUTION NO. 398-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 51).
RESOLUTION NO. 399-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 52).
RESOLUTION NO. 400-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
G41 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with Kisinger Campo
& Associates, Corp. for Professional Design and Permitting Services for the Bimini Drive (Duck
Key) Bridge Replacement Project. This task order is being awarded under the On Call Contract
for Professional Engineering Services in the lump sum design fee of $697,555.23; with
$14,700.00 in estimated expenses for a total of $712,255.23.
G42 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution to name two
unnamed roads in the Tavernier Bend Subdivision Plat Book 2, Page 74, to reflect the naming of
the roads to Damaya Way and Tavernier Bend Lane.
G43 Board granted approval of revised Homebuyer Strategy (42) in the Local Housing
Assistance Plan (LHAP) to remove language indicating there will be a lottery to serve eligible
applicants. Instead, applicants will apply and receive assistance on a "First Qualified, First
Served" basis. The LHAP is in effect through June 30, 2019.
G44 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Modification No. 2 to Federally
Funded Subgrant Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Agreement 17WX-OG-11-54-01-
039 between the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity and Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services amends the language in 1.
Subparagraph (4) (a) and 2. Attachment A, Scope of Work, Section VII to remove the budget
and county allocations from the WAP Agreement and increases funding by $161,260.00,
bringing the total WAP allocation to $316,302.91.
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G45 Board granted approval to waive the Monroe County Purchasing Policy, Chapter 13 —
Purchasing Card Policy, for Monroe County's travel of responders to Hurricane Michael.
Specifically, approval of Purchasing Card fuel purchases for County vehicles deployed to
respond to the hurricane and rental vehicles of responders as follows: Fire Rescue vehicle and
fire truck, Tanker 17, in the amount of $575.09 and $175.00; Emergency Management County
vehicle in the amount of $122.76; and County Administrator's rental vehicle in the amount of
$47.25.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
H9 Board granted approval to rescind the revised Memorandum of Understanding and
Mutual Aid Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for $6 million
for clearing of marine debris from canals and other navigable waterways within unincorporated
Monroe County.
H10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Bender & Associates
Architects, P.A. in the amount of $56,000.00 for Professional Architectural and Engineering
Services for the replacement of the Gato Building roof, following the damage caused by
Hurricane Irma.
H11 Board granted approval to pose clarifying questions to the submitters of the highest
ranked proposals for the "Tiny House" Project.
H12 Board granted approval to submit Pre -Disaster Mitigation and Flood Mitigation
Assistance Grant Applications for Mitigation Projects, including elevation and buyouts in the
amount of up to $5,000,000.00 for properties owned by private individuals. Property owners may
be required to provide matching funds or proof of in -kind match of up to 25% of project cost,
depending upon grant requirements.
H13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Seatech of the
Florida Keys, Inc. for the Freeman Justice Center Finish and Drywall Repairs in the amount of
$76,745.00. Project is to replace drywall and finishes destroyed by Hurricane Irma.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
L1 Board granted approval to award bid and negotiate an Agreement with M.T. Causley,
LLC to provide Professional Support Services for Plan Review, Inspection Services and
Planning/Zoning Development Review beginning October 1, 2020 (current contract expires
September 20, 2020).
L5 Board granted approval of the 2018 Monroe County Area of Critical State Concern
Annual Work Program Report, pursuant to Rule 28-20.140, F.A.C., which will be sent to the
Department of Economic Opportunity.
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE
N1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners to apply for reimbursement of funds from the Urban Area Security Initiative
Fiscal Year 2017 Grant/Homeland Security Office of Domestic Preparedness with the City of
Miami -Memorandum of Agreement Number 18-DS-X3-11-23-02-376, by which the City of
Miami sub -granted $91,591.56, of which $45,795.78 was to be given to Monroe County
Sheriff s Office for the purchase of equipment approved by the granting agency as well as other
items.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
01 Board adopted the following Resolution in support of, re -authorization of, and full
funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
RESOLUTION NO. 401-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
02 Board granted approval of Mayor Murphy's reappointment of Gina Boilini to the Monroe
County Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board for an additional term to expire on
November 20, 2020.
COUNTY CLERK
P1 Board granted approval of the minutes from the Special Budget Meetings of September 4,
2018, September 6, 2018 and September 10, 2018; and the Regular Meeting of September 19,
2018.
P2 Board granted approval to dispose of surplus items. Said list of items are incorporated
herein by reference.
P3 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.
P4 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.
P5 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of
October 2018, as follows: Advertising, in the amount of $357,852.95; Bricks & Mortar
Projects, in the amount of $211,402.70; Events, in the amount of $100,311.50; Office Supplies
& Operating Costs, in the amount of $42,920.57; Personnel Services, in the amount of
$110,240.10; Public Relations, in the amount of $137,022.56; Sales & Marketing, in the
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amount of $191,515.75; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of $18,303.65; Travel, in the
amount of $22,171.10; Visitor Information Services, in the amount of $79,509.39.
P6 Board granted approval to dispose of BOCC Grants Accounts Payable and TDC
Accounts Payable Records per the attached itemized list. Said list is incorporated herein by
reference.
P7 Board accepted the auditor letter on information regarding the auditor's responsibilities
and timing of the Fiscal Year 2018 audit.
P8 Board approved the submission of the Clerk's Quarterly Investment Performance
Review and Compliance Report on the Board's Finance and Surplus Funds for the quarter
ending September 30, 2018.
P9 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants (Including Payroll) for the month of October
2018, 10043818-10045211, 50004668-50004729 (PR), 3101725-31012919 (PR Voucher),
236855-23951 (WC), as follows: 001 General Fund, in the amount of $4,582,874.66; 101 Fine
& Forfeiture Fund, in the amount of $4,800,558.91; 102 Road & Bridge Fund, in the amount
of $292,849.28; 115 TDC District Two Penny, in the amount of $271,316.37; 116 TDC Admin
& Promo 2 Cent, in the amount of $436,718.70; 117 TDC District 1,3 Cent, in the amount of
$106,036.87; 118 TDC District 2,3 Cent, in the amount of $20,532.67; 119 TDC District 3,3
Cent, in the amount of $26,229.00; 120 TDC District 4,3 Cent, in the amount of $50,543.72;
121 TDC District 5,3 Cent, in the amount of $62,391.44; 125 Gov Fund Type Grants, in the
amount of $4,663,474.77; 141 Fire & Amb Dist 1 L&M Keys, in the amount of $728,087.66;
147 Uninc Svc Dist Parks&Rec, in the amount of $131,093.36; 148 Plan, Build, Zoning, in the
amount of $480,535.77; 149 Municipal Policing, in the amount of $980,871.25; 150 E911
Enhancement Fund, in the amount of $36,827.39; 152 Duck Key Security Dist, in the amount
of $6,206.73; 153 Local Housing Assistance, in the amount of $20,688.51; 157 Boating
Improvement Fund, in the amount of $30,917.17; 158 Misc Special Revenue Fund, in the
amount of $67,786.50; 160 Environmental Restoration, in the amount of $21,237.39; 162 Law
Enforcement Trust 600, in the amount of $15,000.00; 163 Court Facilities, in the amount of
$8,441.18; 164 Drug Facilities Fees, in the amount of $2,806.55; 171 Stock Island
Wastewater, in the amount of $116.74; 175 Long Key Layton MSTU, in the amount of
$333.56; 180 Building Funds, in the amount of $533,906.18; 207 Debt Service Fund, in the
amount of $8,500,000.00; 304 1 Cent Infra Surtax, in the amount of $1,272,177.26; 308
Infrastructure Sales Tax Revenue Bond, in the amount of $150,187.50; 310 Big Coppitt
Wastewater, in the amount of $133.43; 311 Duck Key Wastewater, in the amount of $100.07;
312 Cudjoe Regional WW Proj, in the amount of $6,133.61; 314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds,
in the amount of $52,253.04; 316 Land Acquisition, in the amount of $26,996.00; 401 Card
Sound Bridge, in the amount of $317,351.76; 403 Marathon Airport, in the amount of
$129,076.59; 404 Key West Intl Airport, in the amount of $683,295.11; 406 PFC &
Operating Restrictions, in the amount of $364,886.70; 414 MSD Solid Waste, in the amount of
$559,767.15; 501 Worker's Compensation, in the amount of $113,921.67; 502 Group
Insurance Fund, in the amount of $939,804.12; 503 Risk Management Fund, in the amount of
$198,304.97; 504 Fleet Management Fund, in the amount of $181,779.45; 610 Fire/EMS
LOSAP Trust Fund, in the amount of $2,670.00.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Q2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a no -cost time extension under
Amendment No. 2 to Contract with Michael Baker International, Inc. for Professional Mobile
LiDAR Elevation, Surveying and Mapping Services for County roads and facilities, retroactive
to September 30, 2018.
Q4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Casa Marina Owner,
LLC d/b/a Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, for conference hosting and implementation
services for the 1 lth Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Summit to be held in
Key West on December 3-5, 2019 in the amount of $175,500.00. The summit is being hosted by
Monroe County on behalf of the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact, a four -
county partnership created for the purpose of collaborative planning and implementation of
adaptation and mitigation strategies related to climate change.
Q5 Board adopted the following Resolution that approves Monroe County hosting the llth
Annual Climate Summit in Key West on December 3-5, 2019 and authorizing the organizational
procedures; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION NO. 402-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Q6 Board granted approval of the Monroe County 2019 State Legislative Agenda.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
R3 Board adopted the following Resolution dissolving the Monroe County RESTORE Act
Advisory Committee.
RESOLUTION NO. 403-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
R4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract for purchase of a lot
described as Block 6, Lot 5, Plantation Island (PB 5-82), from Jeordan Alfonso and Adilen Cruz,
with parcel number 00383780-000000 for density reduction purposes.
R5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract to purchase a less than fee
interest in Block 1, Lot 16, Sunset Point (PB 2-8 1), from Patrick and Lucy Given, with parcel
number 00490510-000000 for density reduction purpose.
R6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract to purchase a less than fee
interest in Block 1, Lot 35, Doctors Arm (PB 3-141), from Alfred and Marie E. Sciabarassi, with
parcel number 00310350-000100 for density reduction purposes.
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R7 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider adoption of an
Ordinance revising Section 2-429 of the Monroe County Code to clarify the voting conflicts
requirements for members of advisory boards.
U1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Ninth Amendment to Agreement
with Ira Libanoff, Esq. for outside counsel legal services for construction -related matters dated
March 15, 2006.
EMPLOYEE SERVICES
U2 Board granted approval of an Employment Agreement and confirmation of Katherine
Atkins as Executive Assistant to Commissioner Michelle Coldiron, District 2; and authorization
for County Administrator to execute the employment agreement.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
U4 Board adopted the following Resolution appointing former Commissioner George
Neugent as Monroe County's representative ("Director") on the RESTORE Act Gulf Consortium
and Commissioner David Rice as the alternate representative ("Alternate Director").
RESOLUTION NO. 404-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
U5 Board granted approval to waive a minor irregularity and award bid and Contract to the
lowest bid by Gomez and Son Fence Corp., a General Contractor, in the amount of $327,680.00
for construction of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Window Replacement Project and
authorization for Project Management to request clarification for the irregularities, and upon
finding them acceptable, authorization for the execution of the Contract by the Mayor.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned for the Board of Governors, Fire
& Ambulance District 1, meeting.
FIRE & AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire & Ambulance District 1 convened. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Kolhage, Commissioner Rice, and Mayor Bruce Halle.
Vice Mayor Greg Lewis and Councilman Jeff Meeks were not present.
K1 James Callahan, Fire Chief, addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution
authorizing the write-off of 733 Fire Rescue ground ambulance accounts receivable for Calendar
Year 2014, totaling $408,805.73 from Fire and Ambulance District 1 L&M Fund (141). In
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Calendar Year 2014, we collected $674,491.39 and deposited into accounts receivable. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Mayor Halle to adopt
the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously, with Vice Mayor Lewis and Councilman
Meeks not present.
RESOLUTION NO. 405-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
K2 Chief Callahan addressed the Board concerning approval of a Lease Extension
Agreement with Limetree Bay Townhouses LLC for Unit 410, 68250 Overseas Highway,
Layton, Florida for housing firefighters assigned to Layton/Long Key Fire Station 418 for
$2,950 per month including utilities. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Kolhage and seconded by Mayor Halle granting approval and authorizing execution of the item.
Motion carried unanimously, with Vice Mayor Lewis and Councilman Meeks 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
Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron
to adopt the following two Resolutions (G9 & G10):
G9 Resolution authorizing the write-off of 177 accounts receivable covering the time period
of 2014 through August 2018 totaling $2,294,120.96 for Monroe County residents who qualified
for the Trauma Star Air Ambulance Waiver Program. From January 1, 2014 through August 31,
2018, the amount of $19,833,518.02 was collected and deposited into accounts receivable for
Trauma Star Services.
RESOLUTION NO. 406-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
G10 Resolution authorizing the write-off of 102 Fire Rescue air ambulance accounts
receivable for Calendar Year 2014, totaling $952,129.14 from Fine and Forfeiture Fund (101).
In Calendar Year 2014, we collected $1,956,112.60 and deposited into accounts receivable.
RESOLUTION NO. 407-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Motion carried unanimously.
G11 Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage
to adopt the following Resolution authorizing the write-off of 733 Fire Rescue Ground
Ambulance Accounts Receivable for Calendar Year 2014, totaling $408,805.73 from Fire and
Ambulance District 1 L&M Fund (141). In Calendar Year 2014, we collected $674,491.39 and
deposited into accounts receivable. Motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 408-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
H2 Rhonda Haag, Director of Sustainability and Projects, made a Power Point Presentation
on the status of Hurricane Irma debris removal from canals in unincorporated Monroe County,
City of Marathon and Village of Islamorada. The following individual addressed the Board:
Greg Corning, P.E. Senior Engineer, representing Wood Environment & Infrastructure
Solutions, Inc.
H3 Ms. Haag made a Power Point Presentation on the approval of Amendment No. 1 to the
Revenue Grant Agreement 4LP44074 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
to add marine debris monitoring services and plugged canal clearing to the list of approved uses
of the $5.5 Million in available Stewardship Funds. Judith Clarke, Director Engineering
Services/Roads & Bridges, addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval and
authorizing execution of the item. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers
Yes
Commissioner Coldiron
Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Murphy
Yes
Motion carried.
H4 Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval and authorizing execution of Amendment No. 2 the Contract with Wood
Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for marine debris monitoring services in connection
with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Grant NR184209XXXXCO27, to
allow for payment of eligible monitoring fees and expenses above the NRCS cap of 7.5% of
construction (debris removal) costs using Stewardship grant money, retroactive to July 18, 2018.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers
Yes
Commissioner Coldiron
Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Murphy
Yes
Motion carried.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Q3 Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron
to adopt the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 195-2018 that approved the
expenditure of the $5.5 million in Fiscal Year 2017/18 and Fiscal Year 2018/19 Keys
Stewardship funds towards Monroe County's local 25% cost share match under USDA NRCS
Grant NR184209XXXXCO27 for marine debris removal and related services, by providing that
up to $600,000.00 of the Stewardship funds may be used to pay for monitoring services in
connection with the NRCS Grant in excess of the reimbursement cap in the NRCS Grant (7.5%
of construction/debris removal costs); also providing that up to $100,000.00 in Stewardship
funds may be used for plugged canal clearing, not covered in the NRCS Grant Agreement; and
approving the execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Stewardship Grant Agreement No. LP44074
consistent with these provisions. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers
Yes
Commissioner Coldiron
Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Murphy
Yes
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 409-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Shillinger and Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, advised the Board that
representatives from the Lower Keys Guides Association requested to speak to the Board. Doug
Kilpatrick and Will Benson addressed the Board concerning out of town guides that come to
Monroe County to conduct business, during the season without a meaningful contribution to the
local economy. An item regarding this matter will be placed on the December 19, 2018 BOCC
meeting in Key Largo.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
G3 Ms. Clarke addressed the Board concerning approval of a Contract with WSP USA, Inc.,
the highest ranked respondent for Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the Sea Level
Rise Pilot Project, in the maximum not to exceed amount of $517,518.04 (including optional
services in the amount of $17,800.00). After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting approval and authorizing execution
of the Contract. Motion carried unanimously.
G27 Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board concerning approval to execute an Agreement between
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and International Consulting and Education
Partners, LLC for Consulting Services to deliver Emergency Medical Training to students
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enrolled at Monroe County's Fire Academy at a flat cost of $18,125.00. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval
and authorizing execution of the Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
G32 Commissioner Rice announced that, due to a conflict, he would abstain from voting on
the approval to submit an application on behalf of Westcare/Guidance Care Center, Inc., to
Florida Division of Emergency Management for a Pre -Disaster Mitigation Grant in the amount
of $93,240.83. Monroe County will not provide funding for this project. The project, if awarded,
would provide installation of a redundant generator system, to help ensure operability during a
severe weather or other emergency event. Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and
seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting approval of the item. Roll call vote carried
unanimously, with Commissioner Rice abstaining from the vote.
G33 The following individuals addressed the Board concerning approval of a five-year
Agreement, with two one-year renewal options, with Gallagher Benefit Services to provide
Employee Benefits Consulting Services; and decision on bid protest received from Gehring
Group: Kurt Gehring, representing the Gehring Group; Anna Maria Studley, and Glen Volk,
representing Gallagher Benefit Services. Mr. Gastesi, Mr. Shillinger, Tina Boan, Sr. Director
Budget & Finance; and Cynthia Hall, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner
Coldiron to revisit the option from last month and direct staff to negotiate a Contract with
the Gehring Group. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers
Yes
Commissioner Coldiron
Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
No
Commissioner Rice
No
Mayor Murphy
No
Motion failed.
After further discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Rice granting approval and authorizing execution of the Agreement with
Gallagher Benefit Services. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers
No
Commissioner Coldiron
No
Commissioner Kolhage
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Murphy
Yes
Motion carried.
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HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
H6 Ms. Haag made a Power Point Presentation on the County's three air curtains installed on
Big Pine Key as part of the County's demonstration projects that were destroyed by Hurricane
Irma. The following individuals addressed the Board: Greg Corning, P.E. Senior Engineer,
representing Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.; Larry LeJeune, Shellie Sevor,
Joelle Sackett, James Sutcliffe. Ms. Boan, Mr. Gastesi, Mr. Shillinger and Ms. Hall addressed
the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by
Commissioner Kolhage to replace the weed gates on canals 290 and 287; to replace the air
curtain on canal 266; and continue with the MSBU that would start to be collected in November
2019 with the tax roll. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
H7 Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval and authorizing execution of a Contract with the 43 ranked vendor, Sevenson
Environmental Services, Inc., in an amount of up to $5 million, as backup vendor for potential
removal of marine debris created by Hurricane Irma from canals in unincorporated Monroe
County, City of Marathon and Village of Islamorada; also, authority for the County
Administrator to execute future Task Orders up to $5 million cumulative. Motion carried
unanimously.
CLOSED SESSIONS
Mr. Shillinger requested that the following two Items (M1 & M2) be continued to the
December 19, 2018 BOCC meeting in Key Largo.
M1 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 ofKeys Wi-Fi, Inc., Case No. CA-K-17-631.
M2 An Attorney -Client Closed Session in the matter of Juan Carlos Gil v. Monroe County,
Florida, Case No. 18-CV-1 01 19-JLK, United States District Court, Southern District ofFlorida.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice to
continue the two closed sessions to the Key Largo meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
M3 Mr. Shillinger announced 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 ofFlorida 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 Cynthia Hall and a certified court report.
Mayor Murphy declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session,
the meeting was re -opened.
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M4 Mr. Shillinger announced an Attorney -Client Closed Session in the matter of Louise
Delaney v. Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and Monroe County, Florida, Case No. 2016-CA-
439-K, Circuit Court, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit 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 Cynthia Hall and a certified court report.
Mayor Murphy declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session,
the meeting was re -opened.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVAL
G38 Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board concerning approval
to negotiate for On Call Professional Architectural and Engineering Continuing Services
Contracts with the top ranked firms Wood Environment and Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.;
William P. Horn Architect, P.A.; CPH, Inc.; Bender and Associates Architects, P.A.; BEA
Architects, Inc.; SGM Engineering, Inc.; Cardno, Inc.; and M.C. Harry and Associates, Inc.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner
Rice granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
H1 Board accepted the report of Hurricane Irma finance activity by the Office of
Management and Budget.
H8 Helene Wetherington, Disaster Recovery Director, addressed the Board concerning
approval of a Professional Services Contract for Professional Services with Hana Eskra,
Consultant, in an amount up to $49,999.99 to draft applications to the Florida Housing Finance
Corporation for land acquisition and new construction of affordable workforce rental housing
utilizing Community Development Block Grant -Disaster Recovery funding. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting
approval and authorizing execution of the item; and directing staff to include the Atlantic Avenue
property located in Key Largo as a fourth property. Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORT
Il Lisa Tennyson, Legislative Affairs & Grants Acquisition Director, advised the Board that
the state's organizational session, that officially name the speaker and the president, was happening
today. Committee meetings will begin in December and will extend through February; and then
the session officially begins March 5, 2019. She advised that most of County's legislative agenda
remains the same as last year. Staff is pursuing $20 million for water quality; and $5 million for
land acquisition. Staff will also pursue a bill to codify the 50150 financial responsibility for takings
judgments between the state and the county. Staff is looking at a potential funding source called
the Green Utility Fee, whose single purpose is to pay for land management costs. Staff will
continue to protect the County's vacation rental regulations and will work on legislation that carves
Monroe County out of the state pre-emption law so that we can strengthen our Vacation Rental
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Ordinance. Ms. Tennyson advised that we're on a 10% annual glide path with Citizen's
Windstorm Insurance; and that at a FIRM Board meeting there was a discussion to change from
the 10% glide path to a CPI increase. Staff is proposing to follow suit and work in tandem with
FIRM towards that change. Ms. Tennyson advised that the FAC Legislative Conference is next
week from Wednesday to Friday.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
Emily Schemper, Acting Sr. Director of Planning & Environmental Resources; and Mr.
Shillinger addressed the Board concerning the following two items (L2 & L3):
L2 Approval of a Resolution to reserve sixty (60) affordable housing allocations consisting
of 27 low income and 33 moderate income Affordable housing allocations pursuant to Monroe
County Code Section 138-24(b)(2) for a 60-unit affordable housing development located on
U.S. Hwy 1, South Point Drive and Cypress Road, Tract "A", Revised Plat of Amended Plat
of Sugarloaf Shores Section F, Sugarloaf Key (approximate mile marker 16.5), having real
estate number 00166976-011300, until November 20, 2020.
L3 Approval of a Resolution to reserve twenty-eight (28) low income affordable housing
ROGO allocations, pursuant to Monroe County Code Section 138-24(b)(2), for a proposed 28-
unit affordable employee housing development located on U.S. Hwy 1, South Point Drive and
Cypress Road, Tract "B", Revised Plat of Amended Plat of Sugarloaf Shores Section F,
Sugarloaf Key (approximate mile marker 16.5), having real estate number 00166976-011400,
until November 20, 2020.
The following individuals addressed the Board: Joe Walsh, Applicant, Lower Keys
Community Center; Keith Cohen, Huguet Pameijer, representing South Point Homeowner's LLC;
Cornelis H. Pameijer, Andrew Tobin, and Stuart Schaffer, representing Sugarloaf Shores Property
Owner's Association.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by
Commissioner Kolhage to adopt the following two Resolutions; and to include the correction of
the date from November 20, 2020 to November 20, 2019.
L2 Resolution to reserve sixty (60) affordable housing allocations consisting of 27 low
income and 33 moderate income Affordable housing allocations pursuant to Monroe County
Code Section 138-24(b)(2) for a 60-unit affordable housing development located on U.S.
Hwy 1, South Point Drive and Cypress Road, Tract "A", Revised Plat of Amended Plat of
Sugarloaf Shores Section F, Sugarloaf Key (approximate mile marker 16.5), having real estate
number 00166976-011300, until November 20, 2020 2019.
RESOLUTION NO. 410-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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L3 Resolution to reserve twenty-eight (28) low income affordable housing ROGO
allocations, pursuant to Monroe County Code Section 138-24(b)(2), for a proposed 28-unit
affordable employee housing development located on U.S. Hwy 1, South Point Drive and
Cypress Road, Tract "B", Revised Plat of Amended Plat of Sugarloaf Shores Section F,
Sugarloaf Key (approximate mile marker 16.5), having real estate number 00166976-011400,
until November 20, 2020 2019.
RESOLUTION NO. 411-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
S1 A Public Hearing was held 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. There
was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by
Commissioner Kolhage to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 026-2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
S2 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of 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. (File 2018-107). There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to adopt the
following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 412-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
S3 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) and Native Area (NA) to Mixed Use (MU), for property located at
26351 Old State Road 4A, Ramrod Key, as proposed by Ana Hubicki, Esq. on behalf of Rudolph
and Roseann Krause Trustees (File 2018-014). Ms. Schemper addressed the Board. The
following individual addressed the Board: Jan Edelstein. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage to adopt the following Ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO. 027-2018
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
S4 A Public Hearing was held to consider a Resolution transmitting to the State Land
Planning Agency an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
amending Policy 101.3.3 of the Monroe County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan to allow for the
award of ROGO allocations to Tier I and III -A for the redevelopment of lawfully existing ROGO
exempt dwelling units with a replacement affordable dwelling unit. There was no public input.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt
the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 413-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
S5 A Public Hearing was held to consider a Resolution transmitting to the State Land
Planning Agency an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
amending Policy 101.3.7 of the 2030 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan regarding temporary
emergency housing for temporary occupancy by residents displaced by a natural disaster to allow
for the Board of County Commissioners to approve by Resolution an extension of the duration of
temporary emergency housing after a natural disaster and the placement of temporary emergency
housing at mobile home and RV parks; and authorizing staff to issue additional time extensions
prior to adoption of the amendment. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 414-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING & CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
L4 Ms. Schemper addressed the Board concerning a Resolution approving a request by Bart
Smith of Smith/Hawks on behalf of GV Termination Trustee, LLC and Residences ORC, LLC
for relief from the strict application the County's inclusionary housing requirements, pursuant to
Section 139-1(b)(3) of the Monroe County Land Development Code, for property locally known
as Golf Village Condominiums located at 1 Golf Village Drive in Ocean Reef having Parcel ID
Number 00572611-005000. (File 2018-192). The following individuals addressed the Board:
Bart Smith and Bill Hunter. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and
seconded by Commissioner Coldiron to adopt the following Resolution with revised language (as
follows); and directed the County Attorney to include some language that conditions this to the
presentation of the documents confirming the contractual relationship with the Florida Keys
Community Land Trust and Habitat for Humanity (to be inserted under Section 1. Number 3 on
page 3):
Page 2, 2. d. The applicant is seeking linkage to affordable housing units in a -the lower
keys planning area ^tom rather than the upper keys.
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Page 3, 1. The County suffered major damage or destruction of more than 4,000 housing
units during Hurricane Irma, which struck the Florida Keys on September 10, 2017, and
2. Over 3,600 of those housing units majorl. damaged or destroyed were in the
lower keys _geographic planning area, and
3. The applicant proposes linking an upper keys redevelopment to lower keys
affordable housing units in order to contribute to the replacement of housing units in the lower
keys, and
4-4. The applicant meets criteria 2 as outlined in LDC Section 139-1(b)(3) b.:
Due to the nature of the proposed residential development, the development furthers
Comprehensive Plan policies and the purpose and intent of the inclusionary housing regulations
through means other than strict compliance with the requirements set forth in the LDC;
-2-5.
Page 3, Section 1. The request by Bart Smith of Smith/Hawks on behalf of GV
Termination Trustee, LLC and Residences ORC, LLC for a waiver/adjustment to the County's
inclusionary housing requirements, pursuant to Section 139-1(b)(3) of the Monroe County Land
Development Code, is approved. In order to assure the linkage provides funding for construction
of housing that has not already been pre -determined to be affordable, and developed by not for
profits with a mission of building affordable housing, redevelopment of the subject property may
meet inclusionary housing requirements through linkage to affordable housing units in the lower
keys geographic planningarea, rea, provided that the linkage is to:
1. Units built by the Florida Keys Community Land Trust, that have not vet executed and
affordable housing deed restriction, and/or
2. Units built by Habitat for Humanity of the Lower Keys at their Cudjoe Key development
site (RE#s 00178350-000000 through 00178380-000000), Prior to receiving Certificates of
Occupancy for the market rate units at Residences ORC, LLC, building permits at the Habitat-
Cudjoe site must be issued and the site must pass its first structural inspection within the
approved scope of work for the issued permit(s) for the required number of affordable housing
units, and
3. Lange to be drafted by the County Attorney's Office.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers
Yes
Commissioner Coldiron
Yes
Commissioner Kolhage
Yes
Commissioner Rice
Yes
Mayor Murphy
No
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 415-2018
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
H5 Alan MacEachern, Information Technology Director, addressed the Board regarding a
proposed tower to be built on Cudjoe Key. The following individuals addressed the Board:
David Paul Horan, representing Frank Dirico; Frank Dirico, Owner Industrial Communications;
Kent Nelson, representing Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority ; Stuart Schaffer, representing
Sugarloaf Shores Property Owner's Association; Jan Edelstein, Philip Frank, representing Upper
Sugarloaf Residents Association; Bill Hunter, Gil Scott, representing Charter Boats; Sheriff Rick
Ramsay, Lynn Tejeda, representing KEYS; Laura White, Director Emergency Communications
for the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Mr. Gastesi and Kimberly Matthews, Sr. Director of
Strategic Planning, addressed the Board. After discussion, Board directed staff to get more
information and bring it back before the Board at the Marathon meeting in January.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Q1 Mr. Gastesi referred the Board to the County Administrator's monthly report for
November 2018. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
R1 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney Report for November 2018.
Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that there is ongoing litigation from Broward County,
Miami -Dade County and Leon County challenging the state statute that pre-empts local
governments from regulating firearms. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage directing staff to proceed as an intervener or
a joinder as a full party in the litigation. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Coldiron Yes
Commissioner Kolhage Yes
Commissioner Rice No
Mayor Murphy Yes
Motion carried.
Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that Friday (November 23, 2018) is the deadline to file
an Administrative Challenge to the City of Marathon's Comp Plan amendments taking advantage
of the 300 ROGO allocations for workforce housing that the Governor's initiative would
provide. The following individuals addressed the Board: Stuart Shaffer, representing Sugarloaf
Shores Property Owner's Association; Jan Edelstein, representing Cudjoe Gardens Property
Owner's Association; Bill Hunter, representing Last Stand; and George Garrett, Planning
Director for City of Marathon. Ms. Schemper addressed the Board. The Board took no official
action.
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Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that a Special Workshop will be held on January 30,
2019 to discuss some larger issues and to work on some strategies.
Mr. Shillinger reported to the Board that Danny Hughes contacted him to advise that he is
under contract to purchase Murray Marine. Board granted authority for Mr. Shillinger and staff
to speak with Mr. Hughes regarding the County's interest in using that facility as a shore side
facility for a proposed mooring field and potentially retiring development rights.
U3 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney -Client Closed Session in the matter of Keith
Cohen & Cheri Cohen v. Monroe County, Florida, Case No. I5-10167-CIV, U.S. District Court
for the Southern District of Florida, at the December 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 Mayor Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers 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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