03/21/2019 Regular MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Key Largo, Florida
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 a.m. at the Murray E. Nelson Government Center. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioner Heather Carruthers, Commissioner Michelle Coldiron, Commissioner Danny
Kolhage, Commissioner David Rice and Mayor Sylvia Murphy. Also present at the meeting
were Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Bob Shillinger, County Attorney; Kevin Madok,
Clerk of Court; Pamela Hancock, Deputy Clerk; county staff, members of the press and radio;
and the general public.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS & DELETIONS
A Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARD
B1 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation of Appreciation for Professional Firefighters of
Monroe County from the Muscular Dystrophy Association,proclaiming the month of March
2019 as Professional Firefighters of Monroe County Appreciation Month.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Coral Construction
Company for construction of the Lower Keys Scenic Viewing Area and Nature Center(Big Pine
Swimming Hole Project)in the amount of$1,665,000.00. Funding provided by FDOT, TDC
and 304 Funds.
C2 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of an Agreement with
Sub-Zero, Inc., in an annual amount not to exceed $120,000.00, for Lower Keys HVAC
Maintenance & Service. Funding is ad valorem.
C3 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution an Agreement with Master
Mechanical Services, Inc., in an annual amount not to exceed $70,000.00, for Middle Keys
HVAC Maintenance & Service. Funding is ad valorem.
C4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement with the State of
Florida Department of Health, Monroe County Health Department to provide continued office
space at the Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, FL. The lessee will pay the County
the sum of$0.00 per year for the space.
C5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement with the State of
Florida Department of Health, Monroe County Health Department to provide continued office
space at the Department of Juvenile Justice Building, 5503 College Road, Stock Island, Key
West, FL. The lessee will pay the County the sum of$0.00 per year for the space.
C6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement with the State of
Florida Department of Health, Monroe County Health Department to provide continued office
space at the Roth Building, 50 High Point Road, Tavernier, FL. The lessee will pay the County
the sum of$0.00 per year for the space.
C7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement with the State of
Florida Department of Health, Monroe County Health Department to provide continued office
space at the Ruth Ivins Center, 3333 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL. The lessee will pay the
County the sum of$0.00 per year for the space.
C8 Board granted approval to negotiate a Contract with CSA Central, Inc. for Design and
Permitting for the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Connection at the Cudjoe Gardens
Project. If successful negotiations cannot be reached, approval is requested to negotiate a
contract with the next highest ranked respondent until successful negotiations are reached.
C9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the UASI(Urban Area Security
Initiative) Fiscal Year 2018 Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Miami, concerning a
United States Department of Homeland Security Office of Grants and Training Grant, through
the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management Sub-Grant Agreement No. 19-DS- -11-
23-02- , in the amount of$91,285.00, with no county match required; and authorization for the
County Administrator to execute any other required documentation in relation to the application
process and execution of the agreement.
C10 Board granted approval of competitive solicitation for the sale of Surplus Networking
Equipment and authorization to award/sell items to the highest bidder. If items remain unsold
after the local solicitation, then approval for the items to be either be sold through the Miami-
Dade Surplus Store, donate or dispose as in accordance with the Monroe County Purchasing
Policy.
C11 Board granted approval to extend and authorized execution of AT&T Support Contract,
for six months, beginning March 15, 2019 to September 15, 2019 for the amount of$75,000.00.
During this time period, our existing AT&T dedicated technician (using his dedicated AT&T
provided vehicle)will inspect and remove all obsolete equipment/cabling related to the replaced
Nortel phone system.
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C12 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of an Agreement with
Master Mechanical Services, Inc., in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00, for Upper
Keys HVAC Maintenance& Service. Funding is ad valorem.
C13 Board granted approval of the Issuance (renewal) of a Class A Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to the City of Marathon Fire Rescue for the operation of an ALS
Transport Ambulance Service for the period April 15, 2019 through April 14, 2021.
C14 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of an Agreement with Air
Mechanical and Service Corp., in an annual amount not to exceed $220,000.00, for Chiller
Maintenance & Service in Monroe County. Funding is ad valorem.
C15 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with Charley
Toppino and Sons, Inc. for construction of Stock Island 11 Roadway Improvements Project in the
amount of$3,423,967.26. The construction is being partially funded by a Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) Small County Outreach Program Grant with a $1,797,658.25 FDOT
participation and a County match of$1,626,309.01.
C16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to Agreement
with Stockton Maintenance Group, Inc. for Lower Keys Janitorial Services to add janitorial
services at the Department of Juvenile Justice Building, second floor, in the monthly amount of
$8,052.43. Funding is ad valorem.
C17 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider adoption of an
Ordinance amending Section 4-1 and 4-67 of the Monroe County Code providing for revisions to
the Animal Control Regulations regarding Animals Running at Large, Animal Confinement and
Leash Requirements.
C18 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of February reviewed
by the County Administrator/Assistant Administrator. Said report is incorporated herein by
reference.
C19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of State of Florida Department of
Transportation Public Transportation Grant Agreement, for Contract No. G1603,providing
funding in the amount of$200,000.00 for Baggage Handling System Improvements at the Key
West International Airport. Funding for this grant is 50% FDOT and 50% Airport Operating
Fund 404.
C20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of McFarland Johnson Task Order No.
2019-02 in the amount of$159,520.00 for Phase 1 Design Services for a New Access Road and
Impacted Road and Parking Lot Improvements at the Key West International Airport; to be paid
100% from PFC Fund 406 (PFC Application 417).
C21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of State of Florida Department of
Transportation Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement No. 2, for Contract No. GOG88,
providing increased funding in the amount of$350,000.00 for the Marathon Airport Car Wash
Facility at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport. This project is funded 80% FDOT
and 20% Fleet Management Fund 504.
C22 Board granted approval and authorized execution of McFarland Johnson, Inc. Task Order
No. 2019-03 in the amount of$169,661.00 for Construction Observation and Administrative
Services for the Marathon Airport Car Wash Facility at the Florida Keys Marathon International
Airport; to be paid 80% from FDOT grant GOG88 and 20% from Fleet Management Fund 504.
C25 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and for the Receipt of
Unanticipated Revenue:
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 072-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 073-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 040-2019 (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 074-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 075-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 076-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 041-2019 (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 077-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 078-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 079-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 080-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 081-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 082-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 083-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 293-2018 (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 084-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 043-2019 (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 085-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 086-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 087-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 088-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 089-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C26 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Agreement between Gartner, Inc.
and Monroe County for $36,893.00 for Research and Analysis of Products and Systems for the
County in selecting hardware, software solutions, Telecom, and other IT services.
C27 Board granted approval of the Recommendation of the Human Services Advisory Board
to reallocate unexpended funds remaining from the Fiscal Year 2018 Agreement with Hospice of
the Florida Keys to the Human Service Organizations awarded funds in Fiscal Year 2019 for
previously approved projects to cover existing shortfall between amounts requested and amounts
awarded; not to exceed the amounts requested for Fiscal Year 2019 and approval to authorize the
County Administrator to execute amendments to the existing contracts reallocating the
referenced funding.
C29 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Renewal and Amendment
No. 6 to Agreement with Buccaneer Courier extending courier services for Monroe County for
an additional 2 year period.
C30 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Razorback, LLC, for
the Key West Light House Keepers Quarters Foundation Repair in the amount of$54,000.00.
C31 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with D.L.
Porter Constructors, Inc., in the amount of$1,176,743.00 for the construction of a new four-bay
Car Wash Facility at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport to be paid with FDOT
Grant No. GOG88 (80%) and Fleet Management Fund 504 (20%).
C32 Board granted approval to enter into negotiations with Architects Design Group, Inc. for
an Architectural & Engineering Services Contract for re-design and construction administration
of an Emergency Operations Center in Marathon to be done in compliance with Federal
regulations for potential Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding, and if negotiations fail then
approval to negotiate with next ranked respondent. The project will be funded with a
combination of FDEM grants; FDOT airport grants; and Federal grants.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D3 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for installing a new air
curtain system at the mouth of Canal 4266 located on Witters Lane in Big Pine Key to replace
the air curtain destroyed by Hurricane Irma; and providing a period of operations and
maintenance only until a proposed MSBU takes effect in November 2019.
D5 Board adopted the following Resolution to provide relief from fines, liens and costs that
resulted from Hurricane Irma Impacts, for those low income households obtaining Community
Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Assistance through the Rebuild Florida Program
to repair, rebuild, and elevate their home damaged by Hurricane Irma.
RESOLUTION NO. 090-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
D6 Board accepted the Notification of Task Orders totaling over $50,000.00 for air quality
and water intrusion damages testing and reporting services with Inspect Key West, Inc., relating
to building damages caused by Hurricane Irma, in accordance with Monroe County Purchasing
Policy Chapter 2, D.
D8 Board granted approval of an Access Agreement with Cemex Construction Materials
Florida, LLC to allow Monroe County to access property located at 92501 Overseas Highway,
Tavernier, to perform hurricane debris site restoration work necessitated by the use of the site
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during Hurricane Irma debris operations; and authorized the Assistant County Administrator to
execute the final agreement.
D9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Seatech of the
Florida Keys Inc. for the Monroe County Sheriffs Office Headquarters Building Irma Damage
Repairs Project in the amount of$349,980.00.
D12 Board granted approval to ratify a 60-day no-cost time extension to the $49,257,802.90
Grant Agreement from the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources
Conservation Service for marine debris removal, administrative and related services; signed by
the County Administrator in advance.
D13 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with Your
Roofers, LLC for repair and replacement of roofs on the Monroe County Annex and Fleet
Carpenter Shop Buildings in Marathon. The contract is in the amount of$122,687.00. These
buildings were damaged by Hurricane Irma winds and flying debris.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
El Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to Agreement
with the Greater Key West Chamber of Commerce, Inc. to provide Visitor Information Services
for an additional two year period to September 30, 2021 with a five percent increase in
compensation, bringing the total compensation to $350,449.05 per year.
E2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to Agreement
with Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, Inc. to provide Visitor Information Services for an
additional two year period to September 30, 2021 with a five percent increase in compensation,
bringing the total compensation to $100,548.00 per year.
E3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to Agreement
with Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce, Inc. to provide Visitor Information Services for
an additional two year period to September 30, 2021 with an five percent increase in
compensation, bringing the total compensation to $176,400.00 per year.
E4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to Agreement
with the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce, Inc. to provide Visitor Information for an additional
two year period to September 30, 2021 with a five percent increase in compensation, bringing
the total compensation to $165,375.00 per year.
E5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to Agreement
with Key Largo Chamber of Commerce, Inc. to provide Visitor Information Services for an
additional two year period to September 30, 2021 with a five percent increase in compensation,
bringing the total compensation to $156,555.00 per year.
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E6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to extend the
Agreement with the Dolphin Research Center, Inc. for the Avian Food Prep and Storage Project
to September 30, 2019.
E7 Board granted approval to rescind the Agreement with Special Olympics Florida, Inc. for
the SUP Invitational - Benefiting Special Olympics Monroe County upon request of the grantee.
E9 Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District III
Advisory Committee for one "At Large" appointment.
PLANNING& ENVIRONMENTAL, BUILDING& CODE
COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
Il Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract 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 30, 2020).
12 Board adopted the following Resolution prioritizing local applications for the 2019
Transportation Alternatives Grant Program for projects to be funded in the Fiscal Year 2025
FDOT Work Plan. City of Key West application "Final Mile Mode Shift: Bike Facilities for Bus
Routes" for $510,000.00, the only applicant, was ranked 41.
RESOLUTION NO. 091-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
K1 Board granted approval of the appointment of Commissioner Coldiron to the South
Florida Regional Planning Council in place of former Commissioner George Neugent.
K2 Board granted approval of Commissioner Coldiron's appointment of Kathy Komis to sit,
at-large, on the Monroe County Climate Change Advisory Board for a one-year term ending
November 2019.
COUNTY CLERK
L1 Board granted approval of the minutes from the regular meeting of January 23, 2019 and
special meeting of January 30, 2019. Said minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
L2 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants (Including Payroll) for the month of February
2019, 10048998-1005282, 50004862-50004897 (PR), 3106447-3107621 (PR Voucher), 24273-
24357 (WC), as follows: 001 General Fund, in the amount of$2,700,409.67; 101 Fine &
Forfeiture Fund, in the amount of$9,325,268.50; 102 Road& Bridge Fund, in the amount of
$409,399.85; 115 TDC District Two Penny, in the amount of$359,206.58; 116 TDC Admin &
Promo 2 Cent, in the amount of$1,087,573.08; 117 TDC District 1,3 Cent, in the amount of
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$1,079,057.78; 118 TDC District 2,3 Cent, in the amount of$50,112.33; 119 TDC District 3,3
Cent, in the amount of$110,551.84; 120 TDC District 4,3 Cent, in the amount of$94,026.16;
121 TDC District 5,3 Cent, in the amount of$75,942.00; 125 Gov Fund Type Grants, in the
amount of$3,342,122.81; 134 Impact Fees/Police, in the amount of$129,656.14; 141 Fire &
Amb Dist 1 L&M Keys, in the amount of$771,477.52; 147 Uninc Svc Dist Parks&Rec, in the
amount of$141,487.26; 148 Plan, Build, Zoning, in the amount of$409,150.04; 149 Municipal
Policing, in the amount of$591,106.25; 152 Duck Key Security Dist, in the amount of
$6,465.72; 153 Local Housing Assistance, in the amount of$155,439.90; 157 Boating
Improvement Fund, in the amount of$72,016.00; 158 Misc Special Revenue Fund, in the
amount of$40,605.58; 160 Environmental Restoration, in the amount of$10,174.18; 163 Court
Facilities, in the amount of$8,772.82; 171 Stock Island Wastewater, in the amount of$4,141.50;
180 Building Funds, in the amount of$284,777.42; 304 1 Cent Infra Surtax, in the amount of
$111,871.92; 312 Cudjoe Regional WW Proj, in the amount of$5,795.15; 314 Series 2014
Revenue Bonds, in the amount of$752,913.59; 316 Land Acquisition, in the amount of
$12,818.50; 401 Card Sound Bridge, in the amount of$21,896.87; 403 Marathon Airport, in the
amount of$196,736.88; 404 Key West Intl Airport, in the amount of$930,871.80; 406 PFC &
Operating Restrictions, in the amount of$1,198,813.99; 414 MSD Solid Waste, in the amount of
$1,949,458.03; 501 Worker's Compensation, in the amount of$136,714.12; 502 Group
Insurance Fund, in the amount of$412,095.54; 503 Risk Management Fund, in the amount of
$191,802.80; 504 Fleet Management Fund, in the amount of$172,982.83.
L3 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of
February 2019, as follows: Advertising, in the amount of$1,542,852.67; Bricks & Mortar
Projects, in the amount of$495,451.67; Events, in the amount of$62,461.62; Office Supplies &
Operating Costs, in the amount of$43,572.84; Personnel Services, in the amount of
$279,035.68; Public Relations, in the amount of$197,209.83; Sales & Marketing, in the amount
of$104,830.09; Telephone &Utilities, in the amount of$19,679.42; Travel, in the amount of
$16,216.26; Visitor Information Services, in the amount of$73,784.36.
L4 Board granted approval to dispose of BOCC Fiscal Year 2013 Accounts Payable
Vouchers and Accounts Payable Voucher Reports, 1099's, Suncom billings, voided PO's, class C
meals, budget transfers and encumbrance reports.
L5 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or
advertise for bid. Said inventory is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
M2 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the transfer of County owned
property located at Lot 19, Monroe Park Subdivision (RE400573020-000000), 574 Hazel Street,
Key Largo, FL, to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority for a nominal cost, at their request, as
the site for a new wastewater treatment facility to serve the Cross Key Service Area and
authorization for the Mayor to execute any required documents to accomplish the transfer.
RESOLUTION NO. 092-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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M3 Board granted approval of the Monroe County BOCC Strategic Plan 2020, A Five-Year
Plan, effective October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2024. Said plan is incorporated herein by
reference.
M5 Board granted approval to negotiate with The Institute for Sustainable Communities, who
was the sole respondent responding to the solicitation, for Conference Planning Services in
support of the 11 th Annual Climate Summit hosted by Monroe County in December 2019.
M6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to Monroe
County Audit Contract, dated January 17, 2018, with Cherry Bekaert LLP.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
N2 Board granted approval of the ratification of an Agreement with Baker, Donelson,
Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC for representation relating to the County's administrative
appeal of FEMA's denial of costs.
N3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Patricia A. Barker
(a/k/a Trish Barker-Kaminski) and Joseph G. Kaminski to purchase a less than fee interest in
Block 7, Lot 26, Cahill Pines and Palms (PB 3-94)with parcel number 00245310-000000 for
density reduction purposes.
N4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Ryan Gernaat(a/k/a
Ryan Michael Gernaat) and Kristin Gernaat(a/k/a Kristin Marie Gernaat) to purchase a less than
fee interest in Block 3, Lot 19, Eden Pines Colony (PB 4-158)with parcel number 00265240-
000000 for density reduction purposes.
N5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Dorothy N.
Kilcoyne, a married woman, Individually and as Trustee of the Dorothy N. Kilcoyne Trust dated
January 29, 2003, as amended by the First Amendment and Restatement of the Dorothy N.
Kolcoyne Trust dated January 28, 2004, as further amended by the Second Amendment and
Restatement of the Dorothy N. Kilcoyne Trust dated December 22, 2005, and as further amended
by the Third Amendment and Restatement of the Dorothy N. Kilcoyne Trust dated January 25,
2008, and joined by her spouse, Stephen J. Kolcoyne to purchase a less than fee interest in Lot
16, less the westerly 5 feet, Mates Beach Plat No. 2 (PB 3-80)with parcel number 00219120-
000000 for density reduction purposes.
N6 Board granted approval to file a circuit court action to obtain a court order authorizing
demolition by the County of an unsafe, unoccupied, non-homesteaded, uninhabitable structure
located at 3 El Monte Lane, Big Coppitt Key, Monroe County, Florida owned by Anita Lynn and
Kenneth Buirley, and further authorization to initiate litigation against the property owners to
enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case Number CE18050033.
N7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Frank and Monica
Woll to purchase a less than fee interest in Block 5, Lots 35, 37, and 38, Harris Ocean Park
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Estates (PB 4-126)with parcel numbers 00448870-000000, 00448890-000000, and 00448900-
000000 for density reduction purposes.
N8 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing regarding adoption of an Ordinance
revising Chapter 20, Articles III, IV, and V of the Monroe County Code, dealing with mandatory
connection and connection standards for properties located within wastewater systems in
unincorporated Monroe County.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Q1 Board granted approval for the Mayor to sign the Settlement and Release Agreement
between Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and Lloyd's London in the amount of
$3.5 million as final payment for damages caused by Hurricane Irma.
LOCAL DISASTER RECOVERY
Q2 Board granted approval of the Financial Assistance Award from the US Department of
Commerce, Economic Development Administration in the amount of$80,000.00 to support the
development of a comprehensive Post Disaster Recovery Strategy with an in-kind match of
$20,000.00 and approval for the County Administrator to sign all necessary documentation.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Q4 Board adopted the following Resolution providing support for the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission Florida Boating Improvement Program, affirming the
County's ability to provide local match funding and approving prioritization and submission of
grant applications for funding of design and installation of a new boat dock at Blimp Road and
two boater educational and safety kiosks at the SR 4-A and Big Coppitt Boat Ramps.
RESOLUTION NO. 093-2019
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Q5 Board granted approval to hire civil and landscape designer and athletic field expert Bill
McBride from FTE Sports, to analyze and report on the development, repairs, current conditions
and potential future conditions and repair costs of the Bernstein Park athletic fields.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Q6 Board granted approval to forward a lease termination notice for the Pearl House of
Worship in Islamorada; negotiate a lease for the Social Services office and congregate meal site
at the Tradewinds Shopping Center in Key Largo; acquire required contractor services to prepare
the Tradewinds site; and authorization for the Mayor to execute any required documents to
accomplish the move from Pearl House of Worship to the Tradewinds site.
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Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
C23 Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board concerning approval
of an Interlocal Agreement with the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) to provide funds
to add repaving of the lane of CR 905 that is not impacted by FKAA construction from the
intersection with US 1 to the intersection with Card Sound Road to the construction project.
The estimated cost of the additional paving is $995,324.46. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage granting approval of the item.
Motion carried unanimously.
C24 Tina Boan, Senior Director, Budget & Finance, addressed the Board concerning approval
of the Revised Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Timetable. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers granting approval to move
the May 81'meeting from Marathon to Key West; and to move the July 22' meeting from Key
West to Marathon. Motion carried unanimously. Said timetable is attached hereto.
C28 The following individual addressed the Board concerning approval to award a Contract to
highest ranked respondent Pedro Falcon Construction for construction of the new Monroe
County Library in Marathon; the contract total cost is $7,016,385.00; construction will be paid
for through the one cent infrastructure sales tax: Fredrica Elder, Esquire, representing Burke
Construction. Chris Ambrosio, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage
granting approval of the item. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D1 Ms. Boan gave a report of Hurricane Irma finance activity by the Office of Management
& Budget. Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Adam Ferguson, HMGP Specialist with
Adjusters International; and Kevin Madok, Clerk of Court, addressed the Board.
D2 Helene Wetherington, Director of Disaster Recovery, made a Power Point Presentation of
Post Hurricane Irma Recovery Progress and Future Strategies. Christine Hurley, Assistant
County Administrator; and Mr. Wilson addressed the Board.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
E8 Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Kolhage
to appoint Pony Charvet to the "At Large" appointment to the Tourist Development Council
District I Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORT
F1 Cary Knight, Director of Project Management, gave a staff report.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
M1 Board accepted the County Administrator's monthly report for March 2019. Said report
is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Gastesi, Bob Shillinger and Mr. Wilson addressed the
Board.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
N1 Board accepted the County Attorney's report for March 2019. Said report is incorporated
herein by reference.
Mr. Shillinger requested to hold a Closed Session in the matter of Monroe County v.
Harold Keith Munt/Harold Keith Muni v. Monroe County, Case No. 2016-CA-330K and read the
required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Carruthers to hold the Closed Session at the April 17, 2019 BOCC meeting in
Marathon at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Shillinger requested to hold a Closed Session in the matter of Monroe County and the
Public Service Commission, appeal of the KW Resort Utility Rate Case, District Court ofAppeal
Case No. ID18-4212 and read the required language into the record. Motion was made by
Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to hold the Closed Session at
the April 17, 2019 BOCC meeting in Marathon at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be
heard. Motion carried unanimously.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D4 Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board concerning approval to advertise a Request for Proposals
for marine debris removal and related services, funded by grant funds from the Florida Department
of Environmental Protection, for removal of marine debris created by Hurricane Irma from plugged
canals in unincorporated Monroe County. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval of the item. Motion carried
unanimously.
D7 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron
granting approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for monitoring services for Hurricane
Irma marine debris removal from plugged canals and potentially non-plugged canals in
unincorporated Monroe County, funded by grant funds from the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection. 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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CLOSED SESSION
J1 Mr. Shillinger announced 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 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 Chris
Ambrosio, a certified court reporter and the certified court reporter's trainee.
Mayor Murphy declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session,
the meeting was re-opened.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D11 Rhonda Haag, Director Sustainability and Projects, addressed the Board concerning
approval to rescind Task Order No. 6 for $20,736.60 placed on the February 20, 2019 BOCC
agenda(as agenda item D6) and approve revised Task Order No. 6 attached; under the on-call
contract with Wood Environment and Infrastructure, Inc. for Category B canal infrastructure
engineering services; for design,permitting and procurement assistance for installing a
replacement air curtain system at the mouth of Canal 4266 located on Witters Lane in Big Pine
Key to replace the air curtain destroyed by Hurricane Irma. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval and
authorizing execution of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and
seconded by Commissioner Coldiron to reopen the agenda and add the following on as an
additional Public Hearing as Item 05. Motion carried unanimously.
05 Consideration of an Emergency Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, amending Section 18-27 of the Monroe County Code,providing for
restricted access to the Murray E. Nelson Government Center Park;providing for permissible
and prohibited activities; providing for penalties; and providing for an effective date.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
01 A Public Hearing was held to consider an application for issuance of a Class A
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Falck Southeast H Corporation d/b/a
American Ambulance Service for the operation of an ALS Transport Service in Monroe County,
Florida for the period March 21, 2019 through March 20, 2021 for responding to requests for
inter-facility transports. The following individuals addressed the Board: John A. Johnson,
representing the City of Marathon; Jack Bridges, representing Florida Keys Ambulance; and
Michael Arguelles, representing American Ambulance. After discussion, motion was made by
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Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Rice to approve the Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity in a limited format for the applicant to serve as back up to the
licensed providers within the County. 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.
02 A Public Hearing was held to consider an application for issuance of a Class A and Class
B Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Rapid Response Medical Transportation
for the operation of ALS and BLS Transport Services in the zones of Key West& Adjunct Keys;
Islamorada; Key Largo and Marathon for the period March 21, 2019 through March 20, 2021 for
responding to requests for inter-facility transports. The following individuals addressed the
Board: John A. Johnson, representing the City of Marathon; Leonard Sadowsky, representing
Rapid Response Ambulance; and Raul Caner. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to continue the item to the May
22, 2019 meeting in Key West. Motion carried unanimously.
03 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners amending Monroe County Land Development Code Section 139-1,
Affordable and Employee Housing Administration, to specify that when calculating overall
density on a parcel, affordable housing density and hotel/motel density shall not be counted
cumulatively against each other(operating as a density bonus for the development of
affordable/employee housing on properties with a hotel/motel). (File 2017-075). Emily
Schemper, Sr. Director Planning & Environmental Resources; Ms. Hurley and Mr. Shillinger
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and
seconded by Commissioner Carruthers to continue the item to the July 17, 2019 meeting in
Marathon. Motion carried unanimously.
04 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners amending the Monroe County Land Development Code as directed by
the BOCC on October 17, 2018, to create Article III Post Disaster Procedures, Section 134-26
Purpose, and Section 134-27 Accessory Structures, to allow accessory structures to remain in
certain circumstances after the associated principal use or structure has been discontinued, and
amending Monroe County Code Section 102-58 Nonconforming Accessory Uses and Accessory
Structures, for consistency with Code Chapter 134 (File 42018-212). Ms. Schemper and Mr.
Shillinger addressed the Board. The following individual addressed the Board: Stephen
Spellman. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by
Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Ordinance, with the following added revisions:
Section 134-27. Accessory Structures.
Notwithstanding the definition of Accessory use or accessory structure in Section 101-1 and the
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provisions of Section 102-58, Nonconforming Accessory Uses and Accessory Structures, when a
principal structure and/or use is discontinued or removed as a result of damage from a man-made
or natural disaster, lawfully established accessory structures associated with the discontinued use
may remain with approval from the Planning Director if all of the following criteria are met:
1. The principal structure is determined to be a lawfully established dwelling unit per
Section 138-22;
2. The lawfully established accessory structure is conforming to all other provisions of the
Land Development Code; and
3. In the absence of an active concurrent permit for redevelopment of a principal use or
structure on the site, the accessory structure may remain for up to five (5) years from the date of
the disaster event. The Board of County Commissioners may extend the 5-year time limit by
resolution, if needed.
4.
Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective as provided by law and stated
above. Staff is directed to implement this ordinance retroactively to all demolition permits
applied for after Hurricane Irma, whether the demolition permits are expired or not.
Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 009-2019
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
05 Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and seconded by Commissioner Carruthers
declaring that an emergency exists to add a Public Hearing to consider an Emergency Ordinance
of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, amending Section 18-27 of
the Monroe County Code,providing for restricted access to the Murray E. Nelson Government
Center Park;providing for permissible and prohibited activities;providing for penalties; and
providing for an effective date. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held to consider an Emergency Ordinance of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, amending Section 18-27 of the Monroe County
Code,providing for restricted access to the Murray E. Nelson Government Center Park;
providing for permissible and prohibited activities;providing for penalties; and providing for an
effective date. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Kolhage and
seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call vote carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 010-2019
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
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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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MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BUDGET CALENDAR, FISCAL YEAR 2020
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Date 2019, Day RESPONSIBLE PARTY REQUIRED ACTIVITY REQUIREMENT REFERENCE
Approval of the FY20 Budget Timetable.
January 23, Wednesday Board of County Commissioners Regular BOCC meeting Marathon
County Administrator,Senior
February 1, Friday Management Team Budget instructions to departments. Section 129.025 Florida Statutes
OMB deadline for submission-budget requests for
Senior Management Team,TDC all Internal Service Funds,Capital and departments
March 15, Friday Executive Director including TDC,GAL and Medical Examiner.
March 27, Wednesday Legislative Day-Florida Association of Counties
County Administrator's internal budget review with
Departments and OMB. Capital Planning will be
County Administrator,Senior scheduled with Project Management.Deadline for
April 3-April 5, Wednesday-Friday Management Team,OMB County Administrator change.
TDC Executive Director,State
Attorney,Housing Authority,Judicial,
April 12, Friday and Health Department Deadline for budgets to OMB.
Special Budget Meeting 10am-4pm Key
May 8, Wednesday Board of County Commissioners West
May 12-17, Sunday-Friday Governor's Hurricane Conference www.flghc.org
Submission of budget requests to the County
On or before June 1, Saturday Constitutional Officers Administrator. Section 129.03(2)Florida Statutes
This is the last date to receive input from the Human
June, TBD Human Service Advisory Board Service Advisory Board.
June 11-June 14, Tuesday-Friday FAC 2019 Annual Conference&Exposition
The Property Appraiser certifies,to each taxing
authority,the taxable value within the jurisdiction of
July 1, Monday Property Appraiser the taxing authority on Form DR-420. Section 129.03(1)Florida Statutes
Tentative budget to be delivered to BOCC.
On or before July 9, Tuesday Board of County Commissioners No Meeting Required Section 129.03(3)Florida Statutes
National Association of Counties(Naco)Annual
July 12-15, Friday-Monday Conference www.naco.org
Special Meeting for discussion of Budget and Capital
Improvement Plan. Announcement of Proposed
Millage Rates and selection of dates,times and
places for public hearings. Approval to advise the
Property Appraiser of proposed millage rates. Sections 129.03(3)(a)and
July 22, Monday Board of County Commissioners 10 A.M.Marathon 200.065(2)(b)Florida Statutes
Last day to advise the Property Appraiser of the
Proposed Millage Rates,current year rolled-back
rate and the date,times and place of the Tentative Section 200.065(2)(b),Florida
August 4, Sunday Office of Management and Budget Budget Hearing. Statutes
Property Appraiser mails out the Notice of Proposed
Property Taxes to each taxpayer listed on the Sections 200.065(2)(b)and 200.069
No later than August 24, Saturday Property Appraiser current year assessment roll.(TRIM Notices) Florida Statutes
First Public Hearing Adoption of Tentative Budget
and Millage Rate. Sections 129.03(3)(c),200.065(2c)
September 5, Thursday Board of County Commissioners 5:05 P.M.Key Largo and 200.065(2)(e),Florida Statutes
Special Budget Meeting. Not Required-Done as a public
September 10, Tuesday Board of County Commissioners 5:05 P.M.Marathon service.
Budget Ad to be published in newspaper forfinal Section 200.065(2)(d),Florida
September 16, Monday Office of Management and Budget budget hearing. Statutes
Final Public hearing Adoption of Final Budget and
Millage Rate Sections 129.03(3)(c),200.065(2)(d)
September 20, Friday Board of County Commissioners 5:05 P.M.Key West and 200.065(2)(e),Florida Statutes
Notify the Sheriff,in writing,of the specific action
taken on the proposed fiscal year 2019-2020 budget
Following final budget adoption Board of County Commissioners appropriations of the Sheriff. Section 30.49(4),Florida Statutes
Within 3 days of Final Hearing,the Resolution
adopting final millage and budget to Property FL Administrative Code 12D-
September 23, Monday Office of Management and Budget Appraiser,Tax Collector and the Dept.of Revenue 17.003(f)
Within 30 days of adoption of final millage and
budget,submit TRIM package(DR-487)to Dept.of
Revenue. Certify final millages to Property Appraiser Section 129.03(3) Florida
via DR-422 and DR-422DEBT(if any debt). Post Statutes FL Administrative Code
October 20, Sunday Office of Management and Budget summary budget on website. 12D-17.003(h)