Item C01C.1
t, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County of Monroe �� ��`"1 Mayor Sylvia Murphy, District 5
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro TernDanny Kolhage, District I
�pw° Michelle Coldiron, District 2
gym, , faµ Heather Carruthers, District 3
David Rice, District 4
County Commission Meeting
September 18, 2019
Agenda Item Number: C.1
Agenda Item Summary #5952
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Extension Services
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Alicia Betancourt (305) 453-8747
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A resolution by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners extending the Climate Change Advisory Committee (CCAC) to allow the members
to continue making recommendations regarding climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.
The CCAC is requesting that their mission include community education on climate change. A new
sunset date of October 1, 2021 is established.
ITEM BACKGROUND: This is a continuation of the BOCC efforts that began with the Green
Initiative Task Force and the current CCAC. This committee will continue to assist the County in
addressing coordinating strategies for addressing climate change impacts, particularly mitigation and
adaptation strategies. The committee will hold educational meetings to inform the public on climate
change impacts, adaptation and mitigation practices.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
• On June 18, 2008, Resolution No. 177-2008 established the creation of an advisory board to
recommend green standards to be adopted as local technical amendments into the Florida
Building Code.
• On April 15, 2009, Resolution 121-2009 renamed the task force the Green Initiative Task Force
and changed its focus to providing recommendations to the BOCC of environmentally sound
practices and techniques to protect the environment. The Green Initiative Task Force was sunset
on October 1, 2010.
• On September 15, 2010 the BOCC requested staff to prepare a resolution for consideration in
January, 2011 for establishment of a new advisory panel to continue the efforts started by the
previous board.
• On January 19, 2011 the BOCC authorized Resolution 002 - 2011 to establish the CCAC, and
authorized them to make recommendations regarding climate change mitigation and adaptation
strategies. The sunset date was set for October 1, 2013.
• On March 20, 2013, the BOCC accepted the draft Climate Action Plan as prepared by the CCAC.
• On September 17, 2013, the final Climate Action Plan was presented to the BOCC for final
approval and acceptance.
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• The BOCC authorized three resolutions to extend the CCAC, and authorized them to make
recommendations regarding climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. The sunset
date was set for October 1, 2019.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
Climate Change Advisory Committee Extension
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To be determined.
DOCUMENTATION:
BOCC Resolution Extending the Climate Change Advisory Committee 9-2019
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: October 1, 2019
Expiration Date: October 1, 2021
Total Dollar Value of Contract: 0
Total Cost to County: 0
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: No
Grant: No
County Match: No
Insurance Required: No
Additional Details:
None
If yes, amount:
REVIEWED BY:
Alicia Betancourt
Completed
08/21/2019 8:34 AM
Pedro Mercado
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08/22/2019 2:57 PM
Budget and Finance
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08/27/2019 7:54 AM
Maria Slavik
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08/27/2019 8:53 AM
Kathy Peters
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08/28/2019 11:08 AM
Board of County Commissioners
Pending
09/18/2019 9:00 AM
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RESOLUTION NO. - 2019
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS EXTENDING THE
CLIMATE CHANGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING
CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION
STRATEGIES AND PROVIDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION ON
CLIMATE CHANGE
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners in 2008 approved the creation of the
Green Building Code Task Force, later renamed the Green Initiatives Task Force that was
sunset on October 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Green Initiative Task Force was a productive effort that resulted in the
awarding of the $3M FL Energy & Climate Commission Grant to Monroe County and a
Sustainable Vision Statement; and
WHEREAS, the County passed a resolution in November, 2010 agreeing to
participate in the ICLEI Climate Resilient Communities program that required
community input; and
WHEREAS, the County passed Resolution 002-2011 in January 2011 agreeing to
authorize the Climate Change Advisory Committee ("CCAC") with a sunset date of
October 1, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the County passed resolutions in September 2013, 2015, and 2017
agreeing to authorize the two year extension of the Climate Change Advisory
Committee ("CCAC") with a sunset date of October 1, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the CCAC prepared a Climate Action Plan for the County which was
accepted by the County in September 2013; and
WHEREAS, the CCAC desires to continue meeting to develop in-depth climate
change mitigation and adaptation strategies on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, climate change will impact all segments of the Monroe County community
and effective policies will require intergovernmental cooperation; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS THAT:
Section 1. The Climate Change Advisory Committee continue, and be composed as follows:
a. There will be eleven voting members with two members appointed by each
commissioner with at least one from his or her district and one member
appointed by the County Administrator. All voting appointees shall be ratified
by the Board of County Commissioners, and;
b. Other governmental entities such as the utilities, municipalities, constitutional
offices, school board or other state and federal agencies may participate as
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Section 2. Each member shall serve a term of one year which term may be renewed for
one additional year. Any vacancies shall be filled by the appointing
commissioner or County Administrator, as appropriate, for the duration of the
term.
Section 3. The purpose of the extended Climate Change Advisory Committee shall be to
continue to make recommendations to the BOCC regarding appropriate
mitigation and adaptation policies needed to address climate change issues and
to provide education to the community about climate change.
Section 4. The Climate Change Advisory Committee shall meet at least quarterly during
business hours. The County Administrator shall assign appropriate staff to take
minutes and provide meeting coordination and logistics.
Section 5. The Climate Change Advisory Committee shall sunset October 1, 2021 unless it has
accomplished its purpose earlier in which case it shall be terminated.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 18th day of September, 2019.
Mayor Sylvia Murphy
Mayor Pro Tem Danny Kolhage
Commissioner David Rice
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Commissioner Michelle Coldiron
(SEAL)
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KEVIN MADDOCK, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Deputy Clerk
Mayor/Chair
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