02/19/2020 Regular MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Key West, Florida
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 a.m. at the Harvey Government Center. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioner Craig Cates, Commissioner Michelle Coldiron, Commissioner Sylvia Murphy,
Commissioner David Rice, and Mayor Heather Carruthers. 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
Al Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
B 1 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring February 19, 2020 as League of Women
Voters Day in Monroe County, Florida.
B2 Presentation of Employee of the Year to James Steffen, Veterans Transportation Driver.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C1 Board granted approval to amend and authorized renewal of the existing Contract with
Dion Fuels LLC for the third additional one-year term beginning March 15, 2020.
C2 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider adoption of an
Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Monroe County Code for the provision of additional fire
protection and permit requirements, as well as set forth fees for periodic fire inspections.
C3 Board granted approval to donate artifacts found on Pigeon Key Island during
construction excavation for the Pigeon Key Ramp Rehabilitation Project, valued under
$5,000.00, to Pigeon Key Foundation, a Not-for-Profit 501(C)(3) Organization, for display and
exhibit in the on-site Pigeon Key Museum.
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C4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the
City of Key West to contribute proportionate share to the design and construction cost of a new
Dennis Street Pump Station that will handle stormwater from Bertha Street in the estimated
amount of$739,759.00 or 35.9% of the total cost. Upon completion, the County will pay its
proportionate share (35.9%) of annual operations and maintenance costs.
C5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to Agreement
with Stockton Maintenance Group, Inc. for Lower Keys Janitorial Services for a one-year
renewal and annual CPI-U adjustment with new monthly amount of$21,410.26. Funding is ad
valorem.
C6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amendment to Agreement
with Ceiling to Floor Cleaning, Inc. for Upper Keys and Marathon Janitorial Services for a one-
year renewal and annual CPI-U adjustment with new monthly amount of$21,943.35. Funding is
ad valorem.
C7 Board granted approval to purchase one new, New Holland Tractor with 18' boom and
90" buzzbar from Alamo Sales in the amount of$134,534.07 by "piggybacking"/cooperatively
purchasing via the competitively bid Sourcewell Contract No. 052417-AGI for the Card Sound
Department.
C8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a month to month Renewal
Agreement with Cliffhanger Janitorial, Inc., for janitorial services at Key West International
Airport,pending issuance of a new bid proposal, receipt of bids and award of a new contract.
C9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Jacobs Project Management Co.'s
Task Order No. 12/15-68 in the amount of$119,424.00 to develop a Stormwater Master Plan for
the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport to be funded by FDOT Grant No. G1237 (80%);
and Marathon Operating Fund 403 (20%).
C10 Board granted approval to award all surplus Fleet units to the highest bidder as set forth
in the attached Budget and Finance Purchasing Department tabulation sheet, authorization to
award the surplus items to the next highest bidders if necessary, until items are disposed of. Said
tabulation is incorporated herein by reference.
C11 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement with the State of
Florida Department of Health, Monroe County Health Department, to provide continued office
space at the Department of Juvenile Justice Building, 5503 College Road, Stock Island, Key
West, FL. The lessee will pay the County the sum of$-0-per year for the space.
C12 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$-0-per year for the space.
C13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement with the State of
Florida Department of Health, Monroe County Health Department, to provide continued office
space at the Roth Building, 50 High Point Road, Tavernier, FL. The lessee will pay the County
the sum of$-0-per year for the space.
C14 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-per year for the space.
C16 Board granted approval of Task Order with the correct Attachment A from Cardno, Inc.
for soil and groundwater assessment of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Services for Joe
London Fire Training Academy. The amount of the task order is $79,900.00 and it is funded
from infrastructure sales surtax.
C17 Board ratified the Agreement with Wood Environmental and Infrastructure, Inc.,
approved as Item F 18 at the November 20, 2019 meeting (Contract with Wood Environment and
Infrastructure Solutions, Inc., in the amount of$64,750.00, in response to a Request for
Proposals for Consulting Services to complete the five year revision of the Monroe County Local
Mitigation Strategy; and granted the authority to negotiate and enter into Contracts with the 42 or
43 vendors if necessary; and also granted authority for the County Administrator to execute any
additional necessary documentation. Monroe County has been awarded a FEMA Mitigation
Grant to reimburse up to 75% of this cost).
C 18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the
City of Key West to provide funds for engineering design,permitting, and construction
inspection services in the amount of$49,917.51 to include the County sections of Duval and
Whitehead Streets in the City's Old Town Road Improvements Project Phase I.
C19 Board granted approval to rescind Avigation Easement and Property Owner Noise
Insulation Agreement for Unit 224-C at Key West by the Sea approved by the BOCC on
September 18, 2019; and granted approval of new Avigation Easement and new Property Owner
Noise Insulation Agreement for Unit 224-C at Key West by the Sea due to new ownership. The
easement and agreement are required in order to participate in the Key West International
Airport Noise Insulation Program Building C Construction Project. All project costs to be
funded with FAA Grant 37-59 (90%); and Passenger Facility Charge 417 (10%).
C20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment renewing the
Master Agreement with Newton & Associates, Inc. for Financial Consulting Services for both
Monroe County Airports for two years. Services are paid utilizing PFCs, FDOT grants and/or
Airport Operating Fund 404.
C21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment with Ricondo &
Associates, Inc. for Financial Consulting Services for both Monroe County Airports renewing
the Master Agreement for two years and updating the hourly rates. Services are paid utilizing
PFCs, FDOT grants and/or Airport Operating Fund 404.
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C22 Board granted approval to advertise for bids for the Key West Noise Insulation Program
Construction Project at Key West by the Sea, Building A, Part 1, consisting of 30 units. To be
paid by future anticipated FAA Grant(90%); and PFC 417 (10%).
C26 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of an Agreement with
Scale-Rite, Inc. for scale upgrades at the three transfer stations in the amount of$247,375.00.
C27 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Employment Agreement with
Nina Stuart to fill the Fire Rescue EMS Billing Specialist position.
C28 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of January 2020,
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant Administrator. Said report is incorporated
herein by reference.
C29 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to Agreement
with RAS Building Commissioning and Restoration, LLC, d/b/a Solair House (RAS)to move
the proposed'Tiny Home" to be built on the County owned vacant parcel at W. Indies Drive,
Ramrod Key, to a vacant parcel located at 252 Sands Road, Big Pine Key, currently owned by
the Monroe County Land Authority, which will be transferring the parcel to the County in
companion Resolutions on the February agenda. The amendment also updates the address for
RAS.
C30 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Darcy Ferrill and
Shawn Trentlage for $50,000.00 for public art at the new Marathon Library recommended by the
Art in Public Places Committee and the Florida Keys Council of the Arts.
C32 Board granted approval to waive selection committee for the Upper Keys Animal Control
Shelter and Operations RFP, as only one response was received, and approval to negotiate a
Contract with the sole respondent to the RFP, Humane Animal Care Coalition, Inc. Contract is
funded with ad valorem funds.
C34 Board granted approval of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Timetable. Said timetable is
attached hereto.
C35 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and for the Receipt of
Unanticipated Revenue:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 033-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 034-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 035-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 036-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 037-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 038-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 039-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 040-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 041-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 042-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 043-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Rescinding Resolution No. 288-2019 (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 044-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 289-2019 (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 045-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 290-2019 (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 046-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 291-2019 (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 047-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 048-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 049-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 363-2019 (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 050-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 364-2019 (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 051-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 366-2019 (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 052-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 367-2019 (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 053-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 368-2019 (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 054-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 370-2019 (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 055-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 343-2019 (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 056-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 332-2019 (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 057-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 334-2019 (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 058-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 357-2019 (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 059-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D1 Board accepted the report of Hurricane Irma finance activity by the Office of
Management and Budget. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
D2 Board granted approval to rescind the 3rd Amendment approved at the January 2020
BOCC meeting and replace with the revised Amendment to correct a scrivener's error(missing
page 2)for Amendment No. 3 to the Contract with Wood Environment& Infrastructure
Solutions, Inc. for marine debris monitoring services in connection with the Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS) Grant NR184209XXXXCO27. Amendment 3 revises the contract
to use higher burdened hourly rates for personnel instead of unburdened rates in return for
removing digital field documentation equipment expenses, retroactive to July 18, 2018.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
E2 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Applications for Fiscal Year 2021
Destination and Turnkey Event Funding.
E3 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Applications for Fiscal Year 2021
Capital Project Funding.
E4 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for a county-wide Website
and Digital Services Provider for the Monroe County Tourist Development Council.
E5 Board adopted the following Resolution to provide for additional advance registration,
booth related expenses and travel related expenses for trade shows for Fiscal Year 2021 to be
paid from Tourist Development Council funds in Fiscal Year 2020.
RESOLUTION NO. 060-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
E6 Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District V
Advisory Committee for one "At Large" appointment.
E7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Florida Keys
History and Discovery Foundation, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $27,000.00, DAC, IV Fiscal
Year 2020 Capital Resources for the Indian Key Exhibit Expansion Remodel Improvement
Proj ect.
PLANNING& ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
& CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
Il Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Sole Source Contract with Coastal
Systems International, Inc. to provide for conceptual permitting for the Boca Chica mooring
field.
12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the lst Amendment to the Ocean
Reef Club Lease to the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners for a satellite
Permitting Office in Ocean Reef.
I3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to the 2015 DRC
Emergency Services, LLC, Agreement for Disaster Response and Recovery Services for Marine
Debris and Vessel Removal, extending the Agreement for one year and adding terms required to
ensure conformity with updated state and federal funding and/or reimbursement requirements.
I4 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance amending
Section 6-100 of the Monroe County Code of Ordinances for certain permit exceptions related to
pruning, trimming or the removal of trees.
I5 Board adopted the following Resolution to rescind the reservation of one Affordable
Housing Allocation for a proposed "Tiny Home"/Code compliant small modular unit for
affordable housing at the corner of W. Indies Drive, Lot 1, Block 19, Breezeswept Beach Estates,
Ramrod Key (approximate mile marker 27.5), having parcel identification number 00205890-
000000.
RESOLUTION NO. 061-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
I6 Board adopted the following Resolution to move fifteen Market Rate ROGO Exemptions
from property known as Part Lot 14, Conch Key Subdivision, Conch Key, having property
identification number 00385780-000400 and all of Lot 13, the Easterly 30 feet of Lot 14, the
Easterly 39 feet of Lot 30 and all of Lot 31, Conch Key Subdivision, Conch Key, and having
property identification number 00385780-000000, to the Administrative Relief Pool for market
rate allocation(s).
RESOLUTION NO. 062-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
L1 Board granted approval of Mayor Carruthers' reappointment of Alexsandra Corsi Leto to
the Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board, with a term expiring February 19, 2022.
L2 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's reappointment of James Bernardin as
District 4 Representative to the Tourist Development Council, with a term expiring February 1,
2024.
L3 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's reappointment of Sandra Higgs to serve
on the Sheriffs Shared Asset& Forfeiture Fund, for a two-year term through February 19, 2022.
COUNTY CLERK
M1 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or
advertise for bid. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
M2 Board granted approval of the minutes from the regular meeting held on December 11,
2019. Said minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
M3 Board granted approval to dispose of records pursuant to the General Records Schedule
GS1-SL for state and local government agencies.
M4 Board granted approval of FKAA invoices $50,000.00 or over for the Fiscal Year(to
include salaries), relating to the Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System Project. Said invoices are
incorporated herein by reference.
M5 Board granted approval of FKAA invoices for the Fiscal Year(to include salaries),
relating to the Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System Project. The invoices under $50,000.00 are
being provided for information only. Said invoices are incorporated herein by reference.
M6 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants (Including Payroll) for the month of January
2020, 10062878-10064082, 50005211-50005228 (PR), 3121449-3123298 (PR Voucher), 25420-
25526 (WC), as follows: 001 General Fund, in the amount of$5,943,811.54; 101 Fine &
Forfeiture Fund, in the amount of$433,076.93; 102 Road& Bridge Fund, in the amount of
$485,719.00; 104 Middle Keys Health Care MSTU, in the amount of$8,712.69; 115 TDC
District Two Penny, in the amount of$400,013.61; 116 TDC Admin &Promo 2 Cent, in the
amount of$1,238,451.36; 117 TDC District 1,3 Cent, in the amount of$257,164.84; 118 TDC
District 2,3 Cent, in the amount of$32,987.12; 119 TDC District 3,3 Cent, in the amount of
$214,046.12; 120 TDC District 4,3 Cent, in the amount of$70,482.60; 121 TDC District 5,3
Cent, in the amount of$157,155.83; 125 Gov Fund Type Grants, in the amount of
$1,873,533.02; 130 Impact Fees/Roadways, in the amount of$5,023.52; 141 Fire & Amb Dist 1
L&M Keys, in the amount of$1,167,459.43; 147 Uninc Svc Dist Parks & Rec, in the amount of
$180,849.34; 148 Plan, Build, Zoning, in the amount of$712,420.44; 149 Municipal Policing, in
the amount of$20,640.54; 150 E911 Enhancement Fund, in the amount of$38,548.27; 152 Duck
Key Security Dist, in the amount of$12,203.75; 153 Local Housing Assistance, in the amount of
$51,603.26; 157 Boating Improvement Fund, in the amount of$158,795.30; 158 Misc. Special
Revenue Fund, in the amount of$226,748.32; 160 Environmental Restoration, in the amount of
$32,458.20; 163 Court Facilities, in the amount of$11,714.95; 164 Drug Facilities Fees, in the
amount of$18,805.09; 171 Stock Island Wastewater, in the amount of$786.22; 180 Building
Funds, in the amount of$456,553.26; 304 1 Cent Infra Surtax, in the amount of$888,875.45;
310 Big Coppitt Wastewater, in the amount of$608.14; 312 Cudjoe Regional WW Proj, in the
amount of$10,087.95; 314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds, in the amount of$1,109,172.15; 316
Land Acquisition, in the amount of$1,680,457.86; 401 Card Sound Bridge, in the amount of
$39,067.98; 403 Marathon Airport, in the amount of$225,990.90; 404 Key West Intl Airport, in
the amount of$773,883.50; 406 PFC & Operating Restrictions, in the amount of$1,118,971.34;
414 MSD Solid Waste, in the amount of$1,653,361.91; 501 Worker's Compensation, in the
amount of$117,407.27; 502 Group Insurance Fund, in the amount of$2,980,138.12; 503 Risk
Management Fund, in the amount of$82,746.66; 504 Fleet Management Fund, in the amount of
$237,229.32; 610 Fire/EMA LOSAP Trust Fund, in the amount of$2,790.00.
M7 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of
January 2020, as follows: Advertising, in the amount of$1,350,452.81; Bricks & Mortar
Projects, in the amount of$166,253.48; Events, in the amount of$166,253.48; Office Supplies &
Operating Costs, in the amount of$59,865.20; Public Relations, in the amount of$176,813.68;
Sales & Marketing, in the amount of$160,357.62; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of
$22,321.38; Travel, in the amount of$22,321.38; Visitor Information Services, in the amount of
$108,985.58.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
03 Board adopted the following Resolution amending Resolution 175-2018, as previously
amended by Resolution 438-2018, regarding the Less than Fee Program for purchasing
development rights of vacant lots to add an additional prioritization of parcels that contain no
accessory use or structure.
RESOLUTION NO. 063-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
04 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Troy (a/k/a Troy A.)
& Monique Luen to purchase a less than fee interest in Lot 13, Doctors Arm Third Addition
Section A (PB 6-39)with parcel identification number 00312571-001400; and a purchase price
of$72,000.00 for density reduction purposes.
05 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Jason & Rona
O'Brien Revocable Trust, dated September 23, 2019 to purchase a less than fee interest in Block
3, Lot 12, Eden Pines Colony (PB 4-158)with parcel identification number 00265160-000000;
and a purchase price of$28,750.00 for density reduction purposes.
06 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Gale Raban to
purchase a less than fee interest in Block 9, Lots 1, 2, 15, and 16, Pirates Cove (PB 3-18)with
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parcel number 00494080-000000; and a purchase price of$74,752.00 for density reduction
purposes.
07 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Sheldon Williams,
as holder of an Enhanced Life Estate Interest, to purchase a less than fee interest in Block 3, Lot
15, Eden Pines Colony (PB 4-158)with parcel identification number 00265210-000000; and a
purchase price of$28,750.00 for density reduction purposes.
08 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Bryan L. & Whitney
M. Wilson to purchase a less than fee interest in Block 7, Lot 24, Pine Channel Estates Section
Two (PB 6-2)with parcel identification number 00250030-000000 and a purchase price of
$99,999.00 for density reduction purposes.
09 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with Michael & Sandra
Dolowy to purchase a less than fee interest in Lot 11, Tropical Bay (PB 4-106)with parcel
identification number 00312700-000100; and a purchase price of$60,834.00 for density
reduction purposes.
010 Board adopted the following Resolution accepting the transfer of Monroe County
Comprehensive Plan Land Authority's real property located at 252 Sands Road, Big Pine Key,
parcel identification number 00300580-000000; and granted approval and authorized execution
of the Land Use Restriction Agreement for Affordable Housing.
RESOLUTION NO. 064-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
S1 Board granted approval to terminate the lease with DAV and take all actions necessary,
including initiation of litigation if necessary, to reclaim possession of the property.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
S2 Board granted approval to rescind the January 22, 2020 approval of Grant Agreement for
the FMA-PJ-FL-2018-020 (Agenda Item D12) for $738,381.28; and granted approval for the
Mayor to sign Subaward and Grant Funding Agreement for FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance
(FMA) Grant FMA-PJ-04-FL-2018-020 for Ingelise Giles, owner of property at 57 Southeast
Marlin Avenue, in Key Largo, FL; 'Confidential Data,' owner, and Thomas Yzenas, owner of
property at 790 90th Street Ocean, in Marathon, FL, in the correct amount of$457,685 (51.4% of
the total project cost estimated to be $889,616.00) for demolition of existing structures and
reconstruction of structures elevated at least 3' above the base flood elevation requirement,
eliminating the potential for repetitive flood insurance claims.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
C15 Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board concerning approval
to purchase one new Ford F550 crew cab with a 12' aluminum dump body from Palmetto Ford
Truck Sales Inc., in the amount of$57,950.00 by "Piggybacking"/cooperatively purchasing via
the Florida Sheriff's Association competitively bid Contract FSA19-VEH17.0 Item 433 for the
Parks and Beaches Department. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and
seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
C24 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval of an Agreement with Guidance/Care Center for a Capital Improvement
Project for Security and Facility Upgrades to the Baker Act Receiving Facility in an amount not
to exceed $200,000.00. Roll call vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner Rice abstaining
due to a conflict.
PLANNING& ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
& CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
I8 Emily Schemper, Sr. Director Planning & Environmental Resources, gave an update on
the Area of Critical State Concern proposed amendments to Rule 28-20, F.A.C., to establish a
Canal Restoration Work Program. Roman Gastesi, County Administrator, addressed the Board.
The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned for the Board of Governors, Fire
& Ambulance District 1, meeting.
FIRE &AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire & Ambulance District 1 convened. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Cates, Commissioner Murphy, Commissioner Rice,
and Councilman Lewis. Mayor Halle was absent from the meeting.
H1 Chief James Callahan addressed the Board concerning approval of BOG Employment
Agreement with Nina Stuart to fill the Fire Rescue EMS Billing Specialist position. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval of the item. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVAL
C23 Richard Strickland, Director of Airports, gave a Power Point Presentation of the Key
West International Airport Economic Impact Study.
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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
El Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning approval of an
Agreement with the City of Key West for City of Key West Beach Maintenance Multi Year
Grant in an amount not to exceed $790,500,000 per year DAC I Capital Resources for a five-year
period. This Agreement will terminate and replace all previous agreements for beach
maintenance with the City of Key West. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron granting approval of the item with the
corrected not to exceed amount of$790,500.00. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
01 Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney report for February 2020. Said
report is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
N1 Mr. Gastesi referred the Board to the County Administrator's report for February 2020.
Said report is incorporated herein by reference. Sheriff Richard Ramsay, Mr. Shillinger, and
Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board. The following
individual addressed the Board: Stuart Schaffer, representing the Sugarloaf Shores Property
Owner's Association.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVAL
C25 The following individuals addressed the Board concerning approval of an Agreement
with The College of the Florida Keys for a capital improvement project for the Upper Keys
Center in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00; $250,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2020; and
$250,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2021: Jonathan Gueverra, representing the College of the Florida
Keys (CFK); Dotti Moses, Sheriff Ramsay, and Stephanie Scuderi, Chair, Board of Trustees for
CFK. Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron granting approval of the item. Roll call vote
carried unanimously.
PLANNING& ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
& CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
I9 Ms. Hurley addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution to adopt the
Unincorporated Monroe County Repetitive Loss Area Analysis, which is a required element for
the County to achieve Class 4 in the Community Rating System (CRS)which would give a 30%
discount(estimated annual savings of$6.3 million or average annual policy holder discount of
$464.00)to all National Flood Insurance Program policy holders, instead of a 25% discount
(estimated annual savings of$5.1 million or average annual policy holder discount of$350.00),
which Monroe County currently has under the CRS Rating Class 5. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron to adopt the
following Resolution. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 065-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
I10 Ms. Hurley addressed the Board concerning a revision to the Land Development Code to
eliminate the ability for a manufactured/mobile home to be placed at an elevation below base
flood elevation (BFE), on 36"piers, within the Urban Residential Mobile Home Limited District
(URM-L)to meet CRS Class 4 criteria. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Cates for staff to start the Land Development Code
amendment to eliminate the manufactured mobile home to be placed at a 36"pier. Roll call vote
carried unanimously.
SOUNDING BOARD
Q1 Suanne Kitchar addressed the Board regarding the current lease at Salute. Mr. Shillinger
addressed the Board. The Board took no official action.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
02 Mr. Shillinger discussed with the Board direction regarding the Duck Key Non-
Conservation Density Reduction Lots that were not purchased by bid and other similarly situated
lots owned by the County. The Board took no official action.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
N2 Rhonda Haag, Director of Sustainability and Projects, addressed the Board concerning
the Presentation under the partnership agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) for investigating coastal storm risk vulnerability for the Florida Keys, to present and
discuss the list of alternatives under the details of the recommendation for the Tentatively
Selected Plan for Monroe County as developed by the USACE. Susan Layton, Chief of Planning
for the Norfolk District of the USACE, gave a Power Point Presentation titled Florida Keys
Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study. Mr. Gastesi and Mr. Shillinger addressed the
Board. The following individual addressed the Board: D.A. Aldridge. The Board took no
official action.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
P1 The second of two required Public Hearings was held to consider adoption of a
Resolution to designate an area located at 10 Betty Rose Drive, Big Coppitt Key, locally known
as the Quarry, as a Green Reuse Area pursuant to the Brownfields Redevelopment Act, Florida
Statutes 376.80. Ms. Schemper addressed the Board. The following individual addressed the
Board: Richard Goldstein, representing Quarry Big Coppitt LTD & Quarry Big Coppitt H LTD.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner
Coldiron to adopt the following Resolution. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner Cates Yes
Commissioner Coldiron Yes
Commissioner Murphy Yes
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Carruthers No
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 066-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P2 The second of two required Public Hearings was held to consider adoption of an
Ordinance by Monroe County Board of County Commissioners adopting amendments to the
Monroe County Land Development Code to amend Section 101-1 to create a definition for
public infrastructure and utilities; to amend the definition of public buildings and uses; and to
amend the list of permitted and conditional uses within Sections 130-74 through 130-103 to
include public infrastructure and utilities as an authorized use; providing for severability;
providing for repeal of conflicting provisions; providing for transmittal to the State Land
Planning Agency and the Secretary of State;providing for amendment to and incorporation in
the Monroe County Land Development Code;providing for an effective date. Ms. Schemper,
Mr. Shillinger, Charles Pattison, Director of Land Authority; and Mr. Wilson addressed the
Board. The following individual addressed the Board: Dotti Moses. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following
Ordinance, adding the following language:
Sec. 130-76. —Conservation District(CD).
(b) (2) c. No viable alternative exist, as indicated by the governmental agency providing the
public services.
Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 010-2020
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
P3 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance by the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners updating the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements
Table for Fiscal Years 2020-2024, located within the Capital Improvements Element of the
Monroe County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan,pursuant to Section 163.3177(3), F.S. There
was no public input. Ms. Schemper and Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following Ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 011-2020
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
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P4 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance by the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners amending the Monroe County Land Development Code,
Chapter 142, Signs, to address development regulation related to signs,particularly in light of the
United States Supreme Court case of Reed v. Town of Gilbert, 576 U.S. (2015). Mr. Shillinger,
Nancy Stroud, PA, outside counsel; Steve Williams, Assistant County Attorney; and Ms.
Schemper addressed the Board. The following individual addressed the Board: Dotti Moses.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy to continue the item for two months. Motion carried unanimously.
P5 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution for a Budget Amendment
of Fiscal Year 2020 MSD Solid Waste Fund 414. There was no public input. Motion was made
by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 067-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
P6 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance by the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners amending the Monroe County Tier Overlay District Map from
Tier III-A to Tier III as requested by the Monroe County School Board for a parcel of land
legally described as Part of Lot 1 and Part of Lot 2 Section 36, Township 66 South, Range 27
East, Sugarloaf Key, and which currently bears property identification number 00118050-
000000. There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded
by Commissioner Coldiron to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 012-2020
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
CLOSED SESSIONS
K1 Closed session of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners to discuss
collective bargaining with the Teamsters Local 769.
K2 Closed session of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners to discuss
collective bargaining with International Association of Firefighters Local 3909.
Mayor Carruthers declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed
sessions, the meeting was re-opened.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
S3 Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board concerning the confirmation of the County
Administrator's appointment of Shannon Weiner to the position of Department Head,
Emergency Management; and authorization for staff to inform the Florida Department of
Emergency Management of the appointment. Ms. Weiner addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner
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Murphy confirming the appointment with a three-month transition period. Roll call vote carried
unanimously.
PLANNING& ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
& CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
I7 Ms. Schemper gave a Power Point Presentation on the discussion and direction on
whether to direct staff to process a Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code
amendment to: 1) move a portion of the 378 remaining market rate Rate of Growth Ordinance
units through 2026 to the Affordable Housing Allocation Pool; and/or, 2) accept the 300
workforce housing units offered by the Department of Economic Opportunity required to
evacuate in phase 1 of the hurricane evacuation model. Mr. Shillinger, Lisa Tennyson,
Legislative Affairs & Grants Acquisition Director; and Ms. Hurley addressed the Board. The
following individuals addressed the Board: D.A. Aldridge, representing Last Stand; Jan
Edelstein, representing Cudjoe Gardens Property Owner's Association; Stuart Schaffer,
representing Sugarloaf Shores Property Owner's Association; and Dotti Moses. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Cates
to start the process to accept the 300 workforce housing units. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Cates Yes
Commissioner Coldiron Yes
Commissioner Murphy No
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Carruthers No
Motion carried.
Mayor Carruthers excused herself from the meeting.
CLOSED SESSIONS
J1 Mr. Shillinger requested to continue the Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Sunset Garden Estate Land Trust 211012014, by and through its Successor Trustee, Simtrust
Group LLC, and Sunset Gardens Farm, LLC v. Monroe County, Florida, Case No. 19-CA-460-
P. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron to
continue the item to next month's meeting in Key Largo. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Carruthers returned to the meeting and took her seat.
J2 Mr. Shillinger announced an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Monroe
County BOCC v. Magnolia 101, LLC et al., Case No. 13-945-P 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 Attorneys Peter Morris, Steve Williams, Cynthia Hall;
and a certified court reporter.
Mayor Carruthers declared the open session of the meeting closed. After the closed session,
the meeting was re-opened.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
S4 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded
by Commissioner Coldiron to open the agenda to add on the approval of a Resolution of the Board of
County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, approving an emergency County road restriction
upon the end of Laurel Avenue, Stock Island, Monroe County,Florida. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to
adopt the following Resolution approving an emergency County road restriction upon the end of
Laurel Avenue, Stock Island, Monroe County,Florida. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 068-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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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BUDGET CALENDAR, FISCAL YEAR 2021
Proposed Tir1retable
Date 2020, Day RESPONSIBLE PARTY REQUIRED ACTIVITY REQUIREMENT REFERENCE
Approval of the FY21 Budget Timetable.
February 19, Wednesday Board of County Commissioners Regular BOCC meeting Key West
County Administrator,Senior
March 23, Monday 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
April 24, Friday Executive Director including TDC,GAL and Medical Examiner.
County Administrator's internal budget review with
Departments and OMB. Capital Planning will be
County Administrator,Senior scheduled with Project Management. Deadline for
May 6-8, Wednesday-Friday Management Team,OMB County Administrator change.
TDC Executive Director,State
Attorney, Housing Authority,Judicial,
May 15, Friday and Health Department Deadline for other agencies budgets to OMB.
May 17-22, Sunday-Friday Governor's Hurricane Conference www.flghc.org
This is the last date to receive input from the Human
May 21, Thursday Human Service Advisory Board Service Advisory Board.
Submission of budget requests to the County
On or before June 1, Saturday Constitutional Officers Administrator. Section 129.03(2)Florida Statutes
June 9-June 12, Tuesday-Friday FAC 2020 Annual Conference&Exposition
The Property Appraiser certifies,to each taxing
authority,the taxable value within the jurisdiction of
July 1, Wednesday 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 7, Tuesday Board of County Commissioners No Meeting Required Section 129.03(3)Florida Statutes
National Association of Counties(Naco)Annual
July 17-20, 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 27, Monday Board of County Commissioners 10 A.M.Key West 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, Tuesday 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, Monday 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 3, Thursday Board of County Commissioners 5:05 P.M.Key West and 200.065(2)(e), Florida Statutes
Special Budget Meeting Not Required-Done as a public
September 8, Tuesday Board of County Commissioners 5:05 P.M. Marathon service.
Budget Ad to be published in newspaper for final Section 200.065(2)(d), Florida
September 14, 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 16, Wednesday Board of County Commissioners 5:05 P.M.Key Largo and 200.065(2)(e), Florida Statutes
Notify the Sheriff,in writing,of the specific action
taken on the proposed fiscal year 2020-2021 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 19, Saturday 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 millage to Property Appraiser Section 129.03(3)Florida Statutes
via DR-422 and DR-422DEBT(if any debt). Post FL Administrative Code 12D-
October 16, Friday Office of Management and Budget isummary budget on website. 17.003(h)