Item D3 From: Wetherinaton-Helene
To: Peters-Katherine.County Commissioners and Aides; Kevin Madok;"Pamela Hancock";Senior Management Team
and Aides
Cc: Gastesi-Roman;Shillinaer-Bob;pallard-Lindsey; Rodriguez-Yany;Williams-Jethon;Cioffari-Cheryl;Livengood-
Kristen; Rodriguez-Monica; Pam Radloff;Cuneo-Julie; Hurlev-Christine;l-imbert-Christine;Cumminas-Kellv
Subject: RE: BOCC 10/16/19-REVISED BACKUP DAY OF MEETING FOR LOCAL DISASTER RECOVERY ITEM D-3:Added
Commissioner Priorities Summary 10-15-19(copy attached)
Date: Tuesday,October 15,2019 5:06:58 PM
Attachments: Commissioner Priorities Summary Rev.odf
Monroe Countywide Flood Mitiaation and Sea Level Rise Resiliency Proaram 10-10-19.docx.odf
Greetings All,
1. Please see revised attachment to D.3. There was a minor typographical error on page 2 of
the document.
2. Commissioners,today we conducted a Zoom Conference Call with the cities and utilities to
propose the attached Policy Talking Paper(2 page)for the$633 Million Community
Development Block Grant—Mitigation (CDBG-MIT). Monroe County, in partnership with the
cities and utilities, would like to request a Regional Monroe County set aside funding
approach of$150 Million. The following jurisdictional representatives were present and
agreed to seek political leadership approval for the approach:
• Alison Higgins, City of West Palm Beach
• Chris Moonis— Key Colony Beach
• John Stuart—FKEC
• Julie Cheon— FKAA
• Seth Lawless—Islamorada
I previously met with George Garrett, City of Marathon,to discuss the regional disaster
recovery strategy CDBG-MIT set aside approach.
3. DEO has tentatively scheduled a Public Meeting for November 7, 2019 in Monroe County to
discuss the State's approach for administering the CDBG-MIT program. We would like to
discuss our request for a $150 Million Monroe County CDBG-MIT Disaster Recovery Strategy
set aside during this meeting and will use the DRAFT Talking Paper (attached) to guide the
conversation.
4. In November, we will ask the BOCC for approval of the final complete Disaster Recovery
Strategy Document which will include the agreed upon regional Monroe County CDBG-MIT
set aside funding strategy approach.
Thank you,
Helene Wetherington,CEM
Disaster Recovery Director
Monroe County Regional Service Center
2798 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida 33050
Phone: (305) 504 3036
Email: Wetherington-HelenePMonroeCounty-FL.Gov
Website: www.monroecounty-fl.gov/irmarecovery
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Subject: RE: BOCC 10/16/19 - REVISED BACKUP DAY OF MEETING FOR LOCAL DISASTER RECOVERY
ITEM D-3: Added Commissioner Priorities Summary 10-15-19 (copy attached)
Good afternoon— Re: BOCC 10/16/19 Revised Backup Day of Meeting: Local Disaster
Recovery Item D-3:
Attached please find Revised Backup Day of Meeting for Local Disaster Recovery Item D-3 .
As indicated in the agenda item wording, the attached **Commissioner Priorities Summary 10-
15-19" has now been added to the agenda backup. The agenda item wording remains
unchanged as follows:
D. HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
3. LOCAL DISASTER RECOVERY: Approval of priority project category ranking for the
Post Disaster Recovery Strategy (PDRS) (each commissioner will complete the ranking of
priority project activities by October 1 1, 2019, which will be presented to the Board for final
approval); request of a Monroe County funding set aside for Community Development Block
Grant- Mitigation Program (CDBG-MIT) for mitigation activities including: Infrastructure;
Economic Development; Housing; and Planning, administration and public services (pending
coordination with cities of Key West, Marathon, Islamorada, Key Colony Beach, and Layton).
The revised backup will be read into the record prior to approval of the agenda and copies of
the additional backup will be distributed/available for the public at tomorrow's meeting.
Thank you. Have a great rest of the day!
Kathy
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Community Development Block Grant — Infrastructure _ I:
Mitigation Program
Project Prioritization by the Mayor and Commissioners
Overview
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a new disaster recovery
program that includes areas impacted by Hurricane Irma. The State of Florida will receive $633 million in
funding to support a broad array of mitigation projects through the Community Development Block Grant—
Mitigation Program.
Local governments impacted by Hurricane Irma have been asked to submit project ideas to the Florida
Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) to be considered as they develop an action plan that will guide
how this money is spent. The state must submit this plan no later than February of 2020. DEO has
suggested they are looking for regional projects with high impact.
Recognizing the unique vulnerability of the Keys and impacts from Hurricane Irma, the County seeks to
work cooperatively with the cities and utility providers to request a Monroe County set-aside of
approximately $150 million in funding in the forthcoming CDBG-MIT Action Plan to fund the "Monroe
County Flood Mitigation and Sea Level Rise Resiliency Program".
In order for staff to be able to identify and prioritize projects, the Board members were asked to review a list
of example projects and rank the project categories by importance of high (3 points), medium (2 points),
and low (1 point)'. Table 1. displays the resulting ranking for each Commissioner. Additionally, the
individual ranking sheets have been included in the Appendix.
Findings
Among the Commissioner project category rankings, the resilience of critical facilities, road elevation.
bridge replacement, and storm water systems are a high priority uniformly for all Commissioners with total
scores of 14 and 15 (maximum score is 15). In building long-term resilience through regional projects,
these priorities will lend themselves well to working cooperatively with other jurisdictions to build long-term
regional resilience. Power grid and utility mitigation and mobile home mark acquisition both received a high
ranking from three of the five Commissioners with total scores of 12 points. While other infrastructure and
structures are moderately important to most Commissioners, there is no uniform consensus on these items.
For the full summary of findings see Table 1 below.
Note: One Commissioner provide score of Low/Medium, which was given a score of 1.5 points.
Table 1. Project Prioritization Ranking Summary for the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
Total Ranking
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1. Infrastructure and Structures
Critical Facilities 15
Road Elevation/ M 14
Bridge Replacement/Storm water
Shoreline Protection M L 111131F 11
Water/Waste Water Grid ' L `" 10
Historic Buildings L m ;_ L 8
Power Grid and Utilities = L 12
Natural Mitigation Features L L L 8
2. Economic Development
Marina/Breakwater/Boat Ramp L Maliiiiiiiiiiiiali 10
Business Corridor L M Mil M 9
Transportation/Shuttle Service iiiitiwaiall M 11
Workforce Development MEI L L 10
3. Housing
New Workforce Housing M M 11
Wind Retrofit WEI M L 9
Elevation/Flood Retrofit L M L 10
Mobile Home Park Acquisition 'mum12
Demolition/Greenspace L NA -. 8
4. Planning Administration and Public Service — Local Plans
Plan Updates Ell M 3
Storm-water Management System L M 8.5
Coastal Storm Risk Management L L 8.5
Sea Level Risk Planning L 10.5
Evacuation Plan L L NA L EMI 5
Strengthen emergency services L L NA L iirrum 5
5. Federal Program Cost Share
TBD -----
6. Education and Awareness Programs
TBD -----
Scoring Procedure: High=3 points, Medium=2 points, Medium/low=1.5, low=1 point
Appendix 1: Individual Scoring Sheets from the Mayor and each
Commissioner
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Community Development Block Grant—Infrastructure Mitigation Program
Project Prioritization
-. -_ Project Category Number of Commissioner Comments/Staff Direction
Projectsi Priority
Medium=M,
Low=L,NA=Not
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1. Infrastructure and Structures
Critical Facilities 17 N 4w )qr ills• wait ,
Road Elevation/ 11
Bridge Rglacement/Storm water �'� (It S- /�0�
Shoreline Protection 5 ',i. f
Water/Waste Water Grid 1 1
Historic Buildings 2 L
Power Grid and Utilities 1 N
Natural Miti.ation Features 2 14
2. Economic Development
Marina/Breakwater/Boat Ramp 3 („
Business Corridor 2 L
Transportation/Shuttle Service 1 M
Workforce Development 2 Al
3. Housing
New Workforce Housing 1 MM
Wind Retrofit 1 M
Elevation/Flood Retrofit 1
Mobile Home Park Acquisition 1 M ,
Demolition/Greenspace 1 L I
4. Planning,Administration and Public Service—Local Plans and Regulations
i Plan Updates i 1 1 + o /t"isetkiftio,c' n.4.,-o vs•••
Stormwater Management System Study 1 1 I-1
Coastal Storm Risk Management Study I 1 Nt
Sea Level Risk Planning 1 1-1
Evacuation Plan 0 L
Stren.then emer.enc services 0 L.
5. Federal Program Cost Share
TBD
6. Education and Awareness Programs
TBD
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1oTCommissioner Signature: / Date: 07i-
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Community Development Block Grant-Infrastructure Mitigation Program 4--
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Projects Priority
Medium=N
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Project Prioritization
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1. Infrastructure and Structures
County EOC; Islamorada 361
upgrade; JBB Communications ,
Critical Facilities 17 H tower; critical facilities
generators in County&Key
— West;Jax Sq chiller relocation
Relocate PW yard to Rockland;
Road Elevation/ 1 t H Bridge replacements, Road
Bridge Replacement/Storm water
elevations
Indian Key fill&Sea Oats
Shoreline Protection L beach protection of US-1 are
medium to high
Water'Naste Water Grid 1 L Mostly covered elsewhere
Historic Buildings 2 M
Power Poles along Sea Oats
Power Grid and Utilities 1 H Beach in Islamorada
Natural Miti.atfon Features 2 L
2. Economic Development
Marna/BreakwateriBoat Ramp 3 M
Because of Coastal A zone in
Business Corridor 2 M western part of Marathon
Transportation!Shuttle Service 12
M
Workforce Development L
3. Housing
New Workforce Housing 1 M
Wind Retrofit 1 M
Elevation/Flood Retrofit 1 M
Mobile Home Park Acquisition 1 M
Demartron/Greenspace 1 NA Other sources of Funding
4. Planning, Administration and Public Service—Local Plans and Regulations
_Plan Updates 1
Storrnwater Management System Study 1 L-M
Coastal Storm Risk Management_Study 1 L-M
Sea Level Risk t''lannng i _.` . .
Evacuation Plan 0 NA T__.__..
Stre !the,emer,a services 0 NA
5. Federal Program Cost Share
TBD
6. Education and Awareness Pr rams
TBD
Commissioner S gnature Date
Received from Commissioner Kohlage
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Community Development Block Grant-Infrastructure Mitigation Program I
Project Prioritization
Project Category Number of Commissioner Comments!Staff Direction
Projects Priority
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Water/Waste Water Grid 1 /v
Historic Buildings 2 ,
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Power Grid and Utilities 1
Natural Mitigation Features 2
2. Economic Development
Marina/Breakwater/Boat Ramp 3 1.4
Business Corridor 2 4--
Transportation r Shuttle Service 1
Workforce Development 2 L.
3. Housing
New Workforce Housing 1
Wind Retrofit 1
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Elevation/Flood Retrofit 1
Mobile Home Park Acquisition 1
Demolition/Greenspace 1
4. Planning, Administration and Public Service-Local Plans and Regulations
Plan Updates 1
Stormwater Management System Study 1
Coastal Storm Risk Management Study 1 1-
Sea Level Risk Planning 1
Evacuation Plan 0
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Strengthen emergenc services 0 _
5. Federal Program Cost Share
TBD
6. Education and Awareness Pr• •rams
TBD
Commissioner Signature. Date:
Received from Commissioner Murphy
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners T
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5. Federal Program Cost Share
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6. Education and Awareness Programs t
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Commissioner Signature: / : Date: Aid n o2Dl9
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REQUEST
Monroe County and its municipalities request that the State of Florida create a $150 million regional
program for flood modeling, mitigation and adaptation projects in the Community Development
Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Action Plan, set-aside for Monroe County.
BACKGROUND
Success of Enhanced Building Standards: In September of 2017,the Category 4 "Hurricane Irma" devastated the Florida
Keys, revealing the profound community vulnerability of this island chain. When debris was cleared,the homes,which
were built to the current wind-load and flood elevation building code standard, stood as shining examples of resilient
construction and a sound investment. Impacts from storm surge,flooding, and high winds, however, could have been far
more destructive. Future climate change projections intensify the current vulnerabilities with unprecedented sea level
rise. As a national treasure and significant contributor to the economy of the entire state and nation,the future
environmental and economic health of this designated Area of Critical State Concern must become a model for
enhanced resiliency.
Planning for the Future: For several years, Monroe County
has developed data, projection models, plans, and pilot •
programs to build the resilient infrastructure of tomorrow s
and mitigate inadequate, aging structures. In 2016,the `. * ''
County began its implementation of the GreenKeys Plan,
which outlines specific actions for long-term community -
resilience. In addition,the County adopted goals, objectives •"
and policies into their Comprehensive Plan to provide a
proactive policy structure to consider new vulnerabilities.
Advanced Methodologies and Technologies:The 2015
Monroe Countywide Local Mitigation Strategy(LMS) .
recognizes future scenarios for increased flood risk due to sea level rise with a detailed description of community risk
and vulnerability.The 2020 scheduled LMS update will incorporate advanced methodologies and technologies for
mitigation measures that the County has gained over the past four years through their Green Keys and other resiliency
planning efforts. Recently, Monroe County submitted an application to the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection's Resilient Coastlines Program that proposes to update its vulnerability assessment using new mobile LiDAR
elevation data to better define sea level rise adaptation strategies. With this information,the County will develop
Adaptation Action Areas (AAAs)that target programs for infrastructure and nature-based resiliency, land acquisition and
voluntary buyouts, business mitigation assistance prioritizing the designated Opportunity Zone, hardening or the
restoration of shorelines with natural vegetation,the elevation of homes and other critical public facilities, and potential
resiliency regulations for private developments to accommodate current and future flood risk.
Post Disaster Redevelopment:The Keys communities have collaborated to develop a countywide Post-Disaster
Recovery Strategy to guide long-term recovery projects following Hurricane Irma.Together they compiled a list of
resilient infrastructure and critical facility projects from a range of existing documents (i.e. Capital Improvements Plans,
Local Mitigation Strategy and GreenKeys Plan) and projects impacted directly by Hurricane Irma.The resounding theme
of this list of projects is the need to mitigate against future flood and sea level rise impacts.
APPROACH
A Nationwide Model for Resilience:With plans and policies in place for long-term mitigation of critical facilities,
infrastructures, and homes,the Florida Keys would like to become the nationwide model for long-term and holistic flood
adaptation in island communities.
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a set-aside of$150 million in funding in the forthcoming CDBG-MIT Actio® _ �-t establishes th
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Phased Implementation:The implementation of this program will be led by an inter-jurisdictional leadership group
consisting of elected officials and supported by work groups of county and city staff as well as community members.
This proposed regional, multi-year program will include phases to not only complete modeling needed for development
of projects that address the vulnerability of property, including critical facilities as well as residential and commercial
areas but also the construction of new infrastructure or nature-based solutions to prepare for future flood risk.
1. Monroe County and its municipalities will first complete enhanced countywide modeling for sea level rise (this
effort is currently underway). Using this information,the County can design residential elevation programs,
infrastructure improvements or nature-based strategies with longer lifespans that account for sea level rise.
2. Next,the communities will consider policies that target specific areas for adaptation strategies.
3. Finally,the communities will work together to implement programs and break ground on new projects that
reduce the vulnerability of the Keys to future flooding and adapt to sea level rise impacts.
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
Implement programs and construct projects to
Identify and fill data gaps in municipalities.Finalize Implement policies and complete design of reduce vulnerability of the Keys.Continue
planning and modeling for comprehensive sea programs and projects to miitgate flooding countywide coordination to address flood and
level rise and flood mitigation efforts and adapt to sea level rise sea level rise risk.
CAPACITY
Keys-wide Collaboration: Monroe County has a proven track record of managing and implementing countywide long-
term infrastructure projects. In 2017 the county and cities, celebrated the completion of a nearly twenty-year project to
construct a countywide sewer system throughout the entire island chain to improve nearshore water quality.This was
done as a partnership with all communities and through guidance from the Florida Department of Economic
Opportunity's Areas of Critical State Concern Program. The County and municipalities will work together to augment
their capacity through additional contractual support to ensure that these dollars are managed in accordance with HUD
and state guidelines for CDBG-MIT funding.
D.3
G BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County of Monroe Mayor Sylvia Murphy,District 5
The Florida Keys l'U � � Mayor Pro Tern Danny Kolhage,District 1
�pw° Michelle Coldiron,District 2
Heather Carruthers,District 3
David Rice,District 4
County Commission Meeting
October 16, 2019
Agenda Item Number: D.3
Agenda Item Summary #6119
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Local Disaster Recovery
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Helene Wetherington (305) 289-
2524
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of priority project category ranking for the Post Disaster
Recovery Strategy (PDRS) (each commissioner will complete the ranking of priority project
activities by October 11, 2019, which will be presented to the Board for final approval); request of a
Monroe County funding set aside for Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation Program
(CDBG-MIT) for mitigation activities including: Infrastructure; Economic Development; Housing;
and Planning, administration and public services (pending coordination with cities of Key West,
Marathon, Islamorada, Key Colony Beach, and Layton)
ITEM BACKGROUND:
On August 21, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)received an overview of the
CDBG-MIT program along with a list of eligible program activities and sample projects. The
BOCC members were asked to rank the priority project areas and direct staff to identify appropriate
large scale, high impact, regional resilience projects within these priority project areas. This ranking
will be used to identify priority projects for inclusion in the Post Disaster Recovery Strategy and
submission for CDBG-MIT funding.
Each Commissioner will complete the ranking of the priority project activities by October 11, 2019.
The new ranking will be provided to the Board as back-up material to the Agenda item once
complete for final approval by the BOCC.
Hurricane Irma, a Category 4 hurricane, made landfall in the Florida Keys on September 10, 2017,
causing the destruction and significant flooding of low-lying areas throughout the Florida Keys.
Congress recently approved additional disaster supplemental appropriations of$633,485,000 for the
Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Program for Infrastructure
Mitigation. The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) will develop an Action Plan to
prioritize program funds and has asked the Hurricane Irma impacted region to provide feedback on
priority large-scale, regional infrastructure resilience projects. The CDBG-MIT Action Plan must be
approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It also has
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to be tailored to meet the Code of Federal Register (draft attached) mitigation activities including:
• Infrastructure;
• Economic Development;
• Housing; and
• Planning, administration and public services
(pending coordination with cities of Key West, Marathon, Islamorada, Key Colony Beach, and
Layton)
Ovid Solutions in partnership with the South Florida Regional Planning Council is developing the
Long-term Post Disaster Recovery Strategy (adoption is expected in November 2019)which will:
• Include a set aside for funding from CDBG-MIT for Monroe County, including the cities
• Include the detailed list of potentially eligible projects for potential funding under CDBG-
MIT
• Detail the long-term recovery roles and responsibilities which were performed by Monroe
County Departments in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma and continue to the present
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: May 22, 2019,Agenda Item D.2, #5287 and
September 18, 2019,Agenda Item D.9, #6016
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
NA
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of final ranking of priority projects
DOCUMENTATION:
FR-6109-N-02-CDBG-Mitigation-Notice
BOCC Proposed Project Summary &Prioritization Form Final HW
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: NA
Expiration Date: NA
Total Dollar Value of Contract: NA
Total Cost to County: None
Current Year Portion: NA
Budgeted: No
Source of Funds: NA
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
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Revenue Producing: NA If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match: $ 0
Insurance Required: 0
Additional Details:
REVIEWED BY:
Helene Wetherington Completed 09/23/2019 11:27 AM
Assistant County Administrator Christine Hurley Completed
10/01/2019 11:54 AM
Christine Limbert Completed 10/01/2019 4:42 PM
Budget and Finance Completed 10/01/2019 4:55 PM
Maria Slavik Completed 10/01/2019 5:53 PM
Kathy Peters Completed 10/01/2019 5:55 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 10/16/2019 9:00 AM
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND STRUCTURE PROJECTS..............................................................................................................4
CriticalFacilities..............................................................................................................................................................4
1. FEMA 361 "Saferoom"for Fire Responders at Fire Station 20— Islamorada .........................................................4
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2. Key West Emergency Operations Center Upgrades— Key West............................................................................4
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3. Construction of a New Emergency Operations Center—Monroe County .............................................................4
4. Jefferson B. Brown Complex Tower Relocation—Monroe County.........................................................................5
5. Emergency Communications and Warning Upgrades—Monroe County...............................................................5
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6. Fire Station No. 3 Saferoom Upgrades—Key West.................................................................................................5
7. Monroe County Fire and Rescue Station 10 Mitigation/Replacement—Monroe County.....................................5
8. Generators for Critical Facilities—Key West...........................................................................................................5
9. Harvey Government Center—Monroe Count 5 coo
10. Monroe County Sherriff's Office Detention Center Window Upgrade—Monroe County.................................5
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11. Countywide Emergency Back-Up Power Enhancement for Critical Facilities—Monroe County........................5
12. Wind Retrofit for County Critical Facilities—Monroe County............................................................................5
13. Rebuild Fire Station 3—City of Key West............................................................................................................6
14. Fire Station Boat Lift—City of Key West.............................................................................................................6
15. Wind Retrofits of Public Facilities and First Responder Facilities—City of Key West.........................................6
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Road Elevation, Relocation, Bridge Replacement, Stormwater Improvements.........................................6
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1. Founders Park/Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina Breakwater Stabilization—Islamorada ....................................10
2. Big Pine Key Swimming Hole—Monroe County...................................................................................................10
3. Boat Ramp Kiosks—Monroe County.....................................................................................................................10
Business Corridor Improvements..............................................................................................................................10
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1. Update the Monroe Countywide Local Mitigation Strategy—Countywide Project.............................................13
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Sea Level Rise Risk Planning Projects......................................................................................................................13
Evacuation Planning Projects...................................................................................................................................13
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includes areas impacted by Hurricane Irma.The State of Florida will receive$633 million in funding to support a broad
array of mitigation projects through the Community Development Block Grant—Mitigation Program. Local governments _
impacted by Hurricane Irma have been asked to submit project ideas to the Florida Department of Economic
Opportunity(DEO)to be considered as they develop an action plan that will guide how this money is spent.The state
must submit this plan no later than February of 2020 and work on it has already begun. DEO has suggested they are
looking for regional projects with high impact.This likely means that they would like to see multi-jurisdictional projects
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been working to develop project ideas to be considered for this funding and any other sources that may still be available
to support Hurricane Irma recovery.This report contains a summary of the projects developed. Staff is seeking direction
from the Board of County Commissioners to help prioritize these projects for funding and brainstorm other projects that
could be funded through this program.A project prioritization worksheet has been developed and is included as an
attachment to this document. Based on feedback from the Board,these projects will be incorporated into the final
Monroe County Post-Disaster Redevelopment Strategy which will be presented as a draft to the Board at a subsequent
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1. FEMA 361 "Saferoom" for Fire Responders at Fire Station 20 — Islamorada
Proposed Cost: $225,000(HMGP match)
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remain behind and do not evacuate when a high-wind event, such as hurricane, is imminent or occurring.
Islamorada has entered into a subgrant agreement with FEMA and FDEM for HMGP funding up to $100,000.00
for design and engineering, and potentially$800,000 for construction.The Village's match is 25%of those
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2. Key West Emergency Operations Center Upgrades— Key West
Proposed Cost: $300,000
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Improve the city's ability to respond to disasters by including roof-mounted satellite voice/data communications 0
system; Multiple landline-based telephones; additional web-conferencing equipment; electronic displays and a
control center; alternative fuel-based cooking& refrigeration options.
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Proposed Cost: Unknown pies thl s Ilsiirolect allireaady tUnded thl-OLIgs aau otheir sesuurvee?:l
This project will construct a new EOC building on county airport property in Marathon to improve resiliency and
increase the county's ability to respond in future storms and include saferoom enhancements for the current
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facility while the new EOC is under construction. l.conilbined two IfciiroIect` Ilheireal The County had to relocate staff
from the EOC during Hurricane Irma due to insufficient building design.
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4. Jefferson B. Brown Complex Tower Relocation — Monroe County
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Proposed Cost: Unknown
After a structural analysis was completed on the existing Courthouse Annex, it was determined that the building
was in a critical state and should not be used.This project will relocate the communication tower.
5. Emergency Communications and Warning Upgrades — Monroe County e,
Proposed Cost: $600,000
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This project will improve the county's ability to communicate to citizens in times of an emergency and upgrade
current warning systems in place.
6. Fire Station No. 3 Saferoom Upgrades — Key West
Proposed Cost: $2,959,988.00
Upgrade a saferoom within the city's fire station for use as operational headquarters during a disaster.
7. Monroe County Fire and Rescue Station 10 Mitigation/Replacement — Monroe County
Proposed Cost: $5,000,000
Construct a replacement Category 5 rated fire station at Mile Market 17 on Overseas Highway(Sugarloaf Key).
8. Generators for Critical Facilities— Key West
Proposed Cost: $300,000
Install permanent generators at five critical facilities: City of Key West Fire Stations 1 and 2; the Main Police
Station;the Palm Avenue Transit Facility, and the Department of Transit Building.
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Proposed Cost: Unknown
Upgrade the facility to include installation of automatic transfer switches/overhead lighting, roofing of the
mechanical room, plumbing upgrades, finishing of the interior room and roofing and remaining A/C upgrades.
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10. Monroe County Sherriff's Office Detention Center Window Upgrade— Monroe County
Proposed Cost: Unknown
A replacement for all exterior windows in the secured envelope, and includes but doesn't limit work to all cells, E
recreation yards, and dormitories.
11. Countywide Emergency Back-Up Power Enhancement for Critical Facilities— Monroe County
Proposed Cost: $6,000,000 CL
Provides emergency back-up generators, additional fuel capacity, and redundancy improvements at 39 sites
within the county. Protects 911, communications towers, fire Departments, Marathon Airport, and county
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Proposed Cost: $8,837,280
Conduct a comprehensive assessment of 13 County owned critical facilities to determine wind load capability,
safety, and benefit cost analysis. Conduct wind load retrofit of up to 13 facilities based upon analysis.
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13. Rebuild Fire Station 3 — City of Key West
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Proposed Cost: $10,000,000
The City operates several public buildings that are used for critical post-storm services to residents and
businesses.This project would install impact-resistant windows, replace/upgrade roofs and doors and install
hurricane strapping on these facilities.
16. Douglass Band Room Clinical Care Facility—City of Key West
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Proposed Cost: $1,500,000
The Bahama Village Community needs a clinical care facility for residents who live in low-income housing.
Establishment of a Health Department Office at the city's band room property would provide crucial care for our
most vulnerable populations both before and after hurricanes.
17. Jefferson B. Browne Complex Chiller Relocation — Monroe County
Proposed Cost: Unknown
After a structural analysis was completed on the existing Courthouse Annex, it was determined that the building
was in a critical state and should not be used.This project would relocate the chillers.
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Proposed Cost: $9,000,000
Move the County Public Works and Fleet yard from Key West's airport to a county property on Rockland Key
where construction on the center will occur.This will allow for the Key West airport to grow. �
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Proposed Cost: Unknown
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damage to critical wastewater infrastructure and eliminate (or significantly reduce)functional downtime
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points, increased wastewater retention capacity for mainline breaks, auxiliary generator connections, portable
generator capacity, and dam doors (flood-proofing) for critical wastewater infrastructure throughout the Village.
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Proposed Cost: $300,000
Atlantic Blvd. is one of the lowest lying, high traveled right of ways shared by cars, pedestrians and bicycles.
Raising and protecting this road will assist with mobility after a storm and increase resiliency to sea level rise.
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Proposed Cost: $4,000,000
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Improve drainage and raise roadway to above 2040 minimum sea level rise projections to reduce flooding along
a high-volume, low-lying, cross-town corridor.
6. Harbor Drive Bridge Replacement — Monroe County
Proposed Cost: Unknown
This bridge currently has weight restrictions and needs to be replaced. It is near Bimini Drive Bridge which is also
in the design phase for replacement.
7. Koehn Subdivision Resurfacing— Monroe County
Proposed Cost: Unknown
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Koehn subdivision on Big Pine Key was not paved as part of the Cudjoe Sewer Plant work; roads are in very poor
condition and need resurfacing/reconstruction. Staff applied for and received FDOT Small County Outreach
Program grant funds totaling$1,357,500 to partially fund engineering design and construction.
8. Sugarloaf Boulevard Bridge Replacement — Monroe County
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The Sugarloaf Blvd. Bridge needs to be replaced, becoming a single span bridge, eliminating intermediate piles in
the water with a 70-year lifespan.
9. Twin Lakes/Sands Subdivision Improvement Project— Monroe County
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Islamorada.The stormwater management system will utilize a combination of Miami curbing, exfiltration
trenches, stormwater piping, catch basins and a surface water discharge.The project would add resiliency to
future storms by diminishing stormwater and flooding in the neighborhood including managing and protecting
water resources of the region by balancing and improving flood control, water quality and natural systems.
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1. Natural Restoration and Shoreline Stabilization for Sea Oats Beach — Islamorada CL
Proposed Cost: $10,000,000
Sea Oats Beach was severely eroded during Hurricane Irma.The project would reestablish the beach and beach
berm at this location, providing resiliency to future storm damage for U S Hwy#1 (the Overseas Highway)while
also re-establishing sea turtle nesting habitat.This project would serve the entire Monroe County. As the only
road through the Keys, U S Hwy#1 (the Overseas Highway) is also the sole route for rescue and recovery
providers and supplies. If this area were inundated or washed away, no resources could be brought into the Keys U)
south of this area to Key West by land.
2. Indian Key Fill US 1 Shoreline Protection and Hardening— Islamorada
Proposed Cost: $1,950,000
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3. Residential Canal Dredging— Islamorada
Proposed Cost: $3,500,000
Maintenance dredging for the removal of sediment within five (5) residential canals in Islamorada to restore
water depths to pre-Hurricane Irma conditions.This project will involve mechanical and hydraulic dredging to
remove a total of approximately 16,000 cubic yards of sediment within the five (5) impacted residential canals.
The sediment being dredged with this project was all deposited in the canals from Hurricane Irma-related storm
surge.The project will also reduce future storm flood potential.
4. West Martello Seawall Improvements— Key West
Proposed Cost: $500,000
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This project would improve the sea wall located at West Martello to ensure future resiliency to flooding and sea
level rise.
5. Village-wide Shoreline Hardening— Islamorada
Proposed Cost: $3,000,000
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benefit wastewater systems have been included in the appropriate category.
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1. Wind Retrofits of Historic Buildings—City of Key West
Proposed Cost: $4,500,000
This project will install impact-resistant windows, replace/upgrade roofs and doors, and install hurricane
strapping.The city operates in several public buildings through which it provides crucial post-storm services to
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2. Historic Courthouse Mortar Repair and Box Gutter Replacement— Monroe County
Proposed Cost: Unknown
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Re-point the brick(mortar repair) on the two-floor historic courthouse structure.Also there is significant
moisture buildup in the brick walls.Approximately 20—30 percent of fire-facing on the brick has been lost
(mostly near the base of the building) and that brick needs to be replaced. In addition the existing box gutters
have a history of leaking and have been patched multiple times.They are now leaking into the interior of the
building and require complete replacement.
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1. Upgrades to System — Florida Keys Electric Cooperative
Proposed Cost: $3,002,500
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This project will upgrade main feeder pole (distribution) as well as 100 other poles.
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1. Living Shoreline: South Roosevelt— Key West
Proposed Cost: $1,000,000
South Roosevelt is an important alternative route in and out of Key West that has been damaged in the past. CO
This project would use green infrastructure to protect South Roosevelt Seawall that acts as a barrier for the
airport, homes and major hotels.
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Proposed Cost: $300,000
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the Fleming Key Wastewater Treatment Plan.
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Marina, Breakwater, Boat Ramp and Park. Improvements
1. Founders Park/Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina Breakwater Stabilization — Islamorada
Proposed Cost: $1,831,000
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The breakwater at Founders Park, which runs outside of the Village's Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina has
suffered extensive damage including break-throughs from erosion and wash-over from sea level rise and
hurricane-related storm surge.The breakwater creates a barrier to protect the entire marina infrastructure
along with adjacent park infrastructure. Repair and stabilization of the natural fill, rip rap and concrete are
necessary to protect this infrastructure and to protect the vessels that rent space at the marina.The project
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include adding a layer of new armor stone rock to increase the breakwater width and crest elevation. Severe
erosion to the breakwater occurred as a result of Hurricane Irma storm surge and wave activity.This project
would also elevate, fortify and stabilize the breakwater, contributing to resilience to future storms and sea level
rise.
2. Big Pine Key Swimming Hole — Monroe County
Proposed Cost: Unknown
Transform a man-made borrow pit into a park with swimming hole to be enjoyed by the community,which
include low-and moderate-income families.
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Proposed Cost: Unknown
Design and installation of educational kiosks at county-owned boat ramps to increase public knowledge of
boating requirements and issues.
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1. Florida Keys Business Corridor Resiliency Improvements —Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce
Proposed Cost: $6,150,000 (max project cost per business is proposed to be$30,000 and businesses would
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contribute$10,000 per project would provide up to $2,000,000 in private match)
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The US 1 Corridor serves as the main artery of transportation residents and visitors each year in Monroe County
and is where most businesses are located. Many businesses (around 200) sustained various amounts of physical
damage to the exterior of their properties.These businesses were slow to reopen and those that are open are
still missing important signage, landscaping, and visual appeal to attract patrons/customers.This effects their
ability to operate, generate revenue, sustain employment, and provide services. In addition, many
business/commercial properties are in dire need of mitigation projects to improve their resiliency to future
storms. Namely in the form of upgraded roofing systems, windows, and flood proofing technologies/systems c,
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2. Morada Arts District— Islamorada
Proposed Cost: Unknown
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This project would make improvements to the Morada Way Arts and Cultural District, home of the Art Walk.
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This is a creative space that brings together artists, vendors and residents to celebrate Florida Keys Art and
Culture. It allows emerging artists, musicians, chefs and local retailers to showcase their creativity.
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1. Enhancing the Lower Keys Shuttle Service — Key West Transportation Department
Proposed Cost: Unknown
The County is reviewing the Lower Keys/Key West Shuttle service for usability and accessibility.They are working
to identify what aspects of the system may need to be enhanced.The Lower Keys Shuttle Service will assist with
job retention and could serve as an evacuation option for individuals who need assistance in the event of a
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1. Upper Keys Campus Development — Florida Keys Community College
Proposed Cost: $15,000,000
The College of the Florida Keys will be developing the Upper Keys campus.This will provide an additional
campus to have the College provide education and training around the County to reinvigorate the workforce
2. Expansion of the Apprenticeship Program — Florida Keys Community College
Proposed Cost: $20,000,000
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Proposed Cost: $1,925,000
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1. Countywide Residential Elevation — Monroe County
Proposed Cost: $3,596,427
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1. Trailer Park Acquisition and Reconstruction Site A, B, C, D, and F— Monroe County Land Authority
Proposed Cost: Site A-$4,800,000; Site B -$3,025,000; Site C-$2,100,000; Site D -$3,900,000; Site F -
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The County recently submitted an application to DEO on behalf of residents to buyout flood-prone homes and
return the area to greenspace/parks or use in stormwater management. Residents expressed a significant
amount of interest in this program with approximately$40 million in homes to be bought out.The current CL
program limits the Florida Keys to $10 million in set-aside.This project would buyout the remaining homes that 4)
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1. Update the Monroe Countywide Local Mitigation Strategy— Countywide Project
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information on impacts from Hurricane Irma, future flooding conditions, FIRMS, repetitive losses and other
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component of this type of work. At this point in time there are no additional staff identified projects for these plans,
however there are many projects proposed that would implement other resiliency plans that include sea level rise
adaptation.
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Overview
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) announced a new disaster recovery
program that includes areas impacted by Hurricane Irma. The State of Florida will receive $633 million in
funding to support a broad array of mitigation projects through the Community Development Block Grant—
Mitigation Program.
Local governments impacted by Hurricane Irma have been asked to submit project ideas to the Florida
Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) to be considered as they develop an action plan that will guide
how this money is spent. The state must submit this plan no later than February of 2020. DEO has
suggested they are looking for regional projects with high impact.
Recognizing the unique vulnerability of the Keys and impacts from Hurricane Irma, the County seeks to
work cooperatively with the cities and utility providers to request a Monroe County set-aside of
approximately $150 million in funding in the forthcoming CDBG-MIT Action Plan to fund the "Monroe
County Flood Mitigation and Sea Level Rise Resiliency Program".
In order for staff to be able to identify and prioritize projects, the Board members were asked to review a list
of example projects and rank the project categories by importance of high (3 points), medium (2 points),
and low (1 point)'. Table 1. displays the resulting ranking for each Commissioner. Additionally, the
individual ranking sheets have been included in the Appendix.
Findings
Among the Commissioner project category rankings, the resilience of critical facilities, road elevation,
bridge replacement, and storm water systems are a high priority uniformly for all Commissioners with total
scores of 14 and 15 (maximum score is 15). In building long-term resilience through regional projects,
these priorities will lend themselves well to working cooperatively with other jurisdictions to build long-term
regional resilience. Power grid and utility mitigation and mobile home mark acquisition both received a high
ranking from three of the five Commissioners with total scores of 12 points. While other infrastructure and
structures are moderately important to most Commissioners, there is no uniform consensus on these items.
For the full summary of findings see Table 1 below.
Note: One Commissioner provide score of Low/Medium,which was given a score of 1.5 points.
Table 1. Project Prioritization Ranking Summary for the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
Total Ranking
L.c o 0 c c a c Points
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Project Category N a E .y o EZ 0 m co o
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1. Infrastructure and Structures jiiik
Critical Facilities amilaW111111. H Irmow 'Yr 15
Road Elevation/ M 14
Bridge Replacement/Storm water
Shoreline Protection L lir M 11
Water/Waste Water Grid IOW L M M 10
Historic Buildings L I. M M L 8
Power Grid and Utilities L 12
Natural Mitigation Features L L L 8
2. Economic Development
Marina/Breakwater/Boat Ramp L M M M 10
Business Corridor L 12 M L M 9
Transportation /Shuttle Service M w ': M L Aiii 11
Workforce Development M L L 1111 10
3. Housing Asiiiiiiiiiiii MI
New Workforce Housing M M immiga 1 11
Wind Retrofit M L MMAIMS 1 9
Elevation/Flood Retrofit L M 10
Mobile Home Park Acquisition M M M 12
Demolition/Greenspace L NA M M 8
4. Planning Administration and Public Service - Local Plans
Plan Updates --- L M 3
Storm-water Management System L L-M L M 8.5
Coastal Storm Risk Management M L L-M L 8.5
Sea Level Risk Planning L L-M M 10.5
Evacuation Plan L L NA L M 5
Strengthen emergency services L L NA L M 5
5. Federal Program Cost Share
TBD -----
6. Education and Awareness Programs
TBD -_---
Scoring Procedure: High=3 points, Medium=2 points, Medium/low=1.5, low=1 point
Appendix 1: Individual Scoring Sheets from the Mayor and each
Commissioner
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Community Development Block Grant—Infrastructure Mitigation Program '
Project Prioritization
Project Category Number of Commissioner Comments/Staff Direction
Projects Priority
(High=H,
Medium=M.
Low=l,NA=Not
Im.ortant
1. Infrastructure and Structures
Critical Facilities 17 N Otte a,ci u. Wn°I
rh1 OYt•�- r+a+�icir�CF.� 140.1045
Road Elevation/
Bridge Replacement/Storm water 11 4 ti 5- kis Aim. 'Pahl
Shoreline Protection 5 11. v
Water/Waste Water Grid 1
Historic Buildings 2 L
Power Grid and Utilities 1 N
Natural Mitit ation Features 2 N
2. Economic Develo•ment
Marina/Breakwater/Boat Ramp 3 (_
Business Corridor 2 L
Transportation/Shuttle Service 1 M
Workforce Development 2
3. Housing
New Workforce Housing 1 M
Wind Retrofit 1 !M1
Elevation/Flood Retrofit 1
Mobile Home Park Acquisition 1 M
Demolition/Greenspace 1
4. Planning, Administration and Public Service—Local Plans and Regulations
Plan Updates 1 }oo ti"+o'�1 kS-�i-''+
Stormwater Management System Study 1 I I
Coastal Storm Risk Management Study 1
Sea Level Risk Planning 1 I-}
Evacuation Plan 0 __ L
Stre !then emere enc services 0 L
5. Federal Program Cost Share
TBD
6. Education and Awareness Programs
TBD
Commissioner Signature: Date: 10 0
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Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Community Development Block Grant-Infrastructure Mitigation Program T.
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Project Prioritization 11, k,
Project category Number of Commissioner Comments/Staff Direct-on
Protects Priority
(Hgh 1.
MsdumzM,
Low L.NA■Not
Im•.
1. Infrastructure and Structures
S Critical Facilities 17 T1
c• Road Elevation/ 11
Bridge Replacement/Storm water
Shoreline Protection 5 (‘.1
cur Water/Waste Water Grid 1 M rlee ka q,� elg-S
� Historic Buildings 2 M Neck)A e)L. onel.QS
Power Grid and Utilities I M N«Js (.4CA AA laS
Natural M. :tion Features 2 to _ , • e
2. Economic Develo•ment
1 Marina/Breakwater/Boat Ramp 3 14 Ali ec mi.eSG Ate
Business Corridor 2 } [ G IA ites.&
Transportation/Shuttle Service 1 G _V1e e G
Workforce Development i 2 IA Div el, 'rr"4t
3. Housing
New Workforce Housing 1 V 0t ec a{'a''l
u0 Y tent 42.va tri
Wind Retrofit 1 #t L.
Elevation/Flood Retrofit 1 Dor►.F es t . is tAtR
1 S el.ac.i i` Aim,. tic . ,}a� _t
Mobile Home Park Acquisition 1 l �--� _0( vj oviiddl d
DemolitionlGreenspace 1 14 W 1tt to t t v. ��
Tani» Ca-�C• ,,,; Lr,.
4. Planning,Administration and Public Service -Local Plans and Regulations
Plan Updates 1 L • tip v�Q• Q 'OAS M �Stormwater Management System Study 1 L., a 1044.\o US' toto a 0
Coastal Storm Risk Mana#c ement Study 1 gtt a .0 .: _ •
Sea Level Risk Planning 1 I ;, ecj • • S
Evacuation Plan i 0 , _ ,t AIL.__ .
Stre !then emer•enc services 0 te
5. Federal Program Cost Share
TED —
6. Education and Awareness Programs
TBD / -
Commissioner Signature 110�J 100,P Date: �Vr ROT
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Community Development Block Grant-Infrastructure Mitigation Program
Project Prioritization
Project Category Number of Commissioner Comments I Staff Direction
Projects Priority
(High=H,
Medym=M,
Lour-L,NA=Not
Yn••nan
1. Infrastructure and Structures
County EOC, Islamorada 361
upgrade, JBB Communications
Critical Fealties 17 H tower; critical facilities
generators in County& Key
West; Jax Sq chiller relocation
Road Elevation/ Relocate PW yard to Rockland;
11 Bridge Replacement/Storm water H Bridge replacements; Road
elevations
Indian Key fill&Sea Oats
beach protection of US-1 are
Shoreline Protection 5 L medium to high
WaterNVaste Water Grid 1 L Mostly covered elsewhere
Historic Buildings 2 M
Power Poles along Sea Oats
Power Grid and Utilities 1 H Beach in Islamorada
Natural Miti•ation Features 2 L
2. Economic Development
Manna/Breakwater/Boat Ramp 3 M
Because of Coastal A zone in
Business Corridor 2 M western part of Marathon
Transportation/Shuttle Service 1 M
Workforce Development 2
3. Housing
New Workforce Housing 1 M
Wind Retrofit 1 M
Elevation/Flood Retrofit 1 M
Mobile Home Park Acquisition 1 M l
Demolition/Greenspace 1 NA Other sources of Funding
4. Planning. Administration and Public Service -• Local Plans and Regulations
Plan Updates 1
Stormwater Management System Study 1 L-M
Coastal Storm Risk Management Study 1 L-M
Sea Level Risk Plannhg 1 L-M
Evacuation Plan 0 NA
Stre •the,emer! e services 0 NA
5. Federal Prog ram Cost Share
TBD
6. Education and Awareness Prog rams
TBD •
Commissioner Signature Date
Received from Commissioner Kohlage
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners <'m
Community Development Block Grant—Infrastructure Mitigation Program -
Project Prioritization 0)
Project Category Number of Commissioner Comments/Staff Direction
Projects Priority
(High=H
Medium=M,
Lor-L.NA=Nol
1. Infrastructure and Structures
Critical Facilities 17 d3
Road Elevation/ 11 i
`Bridge Replacement/Storm water _ fq -did
Shoreline Protection 5 Al % '�Z
Water/Waste Water Grid 1 M
Historic Buildings 2 M �/
Power Grid and Utilities 1
Natural Mi,!ation Features 2
2. Economic Development
Marina/Breakwater/Boat Ramp 3 /'1 / Ae
Business Corridor i 2
Transportation/Shuttle Service 1 4
Workforce Development i LA
3. Housing
New Workforce Housing 1 H
Wind Retrofit 1 4.
—t- T
Elevation/Flood Retrofit i 1 1
Mobile Home Park Acquisition 1
j f
Demolition/Greenspace 1
4. Planning,Administration and Public Service-Local Plans and Regulations
Plan Updates 1 _ __
Stormwater Management System Study 1
Coastal Storm Risk Management Study 1
Sea Level Risk Planning 1 _
Evacuation Plan 0 /---
Stren.then emer.enc services 0
5. Federal Program Cost Share
TBD
6. Education and Awareness Programs
TBD
Commissioner Signature. Date:
Received from Commissioner Murphy
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Monroe County Board of County Commissioners R:
Community Development Block Grant-Infrastructure Mitigation Program o
Project Prioritization 'l
Pro Catpon j Number of 1 commissioner Comments f staff Direction 1--
Prefects Priority i.
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Low=L.NA=Not m
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1 InfrastU Uri tit,' And StrLi( tiirr :, c
Critical Facilities 17 H
Road Elevation/ o
Bridge Replacement/Storm water 11 /M a
Shoreline Protection 5 'o
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Water/Waste Water Grid 1 M
Historic Buildings 2
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Power Grid and Utilities 1 N F
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Natural Miti•ation Features 2 L 0
2. Economic Development a
AC
Marina/Breakwater/Boat Ramp 3 `
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Business Corridor 2 Al
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Transportation/Shuttle Service 1 r`
2 0
Workforce Development u.
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3. Housing °
CO
N
New Workforce Housing 1 //
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Wind Retrofit 1 N a`
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Elevation/Flood Retrofit 1 H
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Mobile Home Park Acquisition 1 hi in
1 d
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4. Planning. Administration and Public Service-Local Plans and Re•ulations a`
Plan Updates 1 t,i
Stormwater Management ystem Study 1 ow'
Coastal Storm Risk Management Study 1 14 o
Sea Level Risk Planning _ 1 Y/ a`
Evacuation Plan 0 _ v
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Stre •then emereenc services 0 .11111.7' m
5. Federal Program Cost Share
TBD E
6. Education and Awareness Programs r
TBD — A
4,4Commissioner Signature: /V Date: ,psi/1 0(V9 a
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