Item P044
CM
ounty of onroe
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Heather Carruthers, District 3
Mayor Pro Tem George Neugent, District 2
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Danny L. Kolhage, District 1
David Rice, District 4
Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5
County Commission Meeting
October 19, 2016
Agenda Item Number: P.4
Agenda Item Summary #2188
BULK ITEM: DEPARTMENT:
No Sustainability
TIME APPROXIMATE:STAFF CONTACT:
Rhonda Haag (305) 453-8774
TBD
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Discussion and direction for the County's Canal Restoration
Program - in anticipation of the November 14th Special BOCC Meeting for Canal Financing Options
Discussion.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
At its November 14, 2016 Special BOCC Meeting to discuss potential financing options for the
-term and long-term
options for the canal restoration program. The first two options are:
Option 1: Do nothing. Stop all canal restoration efforts and terminate the program. Do not fund
any Operations and Maintenance costs on completed canals or canals in-process of restoration.
Option 2: Move forward with a discussion at a minimum of the financing options for the
Demonstration Projects Operations and Maintenance costs.
If the BOCC wishes to pursue Option 2, it is necessary for staff to move forward a resolutionnow
that would be heard at the December 2016 BOCC regular meeting, for the following reasons.
A.Possible funding sources that have been identified for Option 2 include levying a special
assessment or a stormwater utility fee to pay for the annual O&M costs.
B.The timeline from the first steps for the levy or imposition of the assessment to collection
of the money is approximately twelve (12) months.
C.Under F.S. 197.3632(3)(a), any local government that elects to use the uniform method of
collecting an assessment for the first time shall adopt a resolution at a public hearing prior
to January 1, indicating its intent to use the uniform method to collect the method. (The
uniform method of collecting a non-ad valorem assessment is to place the assessment on
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2016 meeting, and it requires four (4) consecutive weeks of advertising prior to the
December meeting.
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D.
advance of the December BOCC meeting.
resolution does not bind the BOCC to vote to approve the resolution at its December
meeting
; it only preserves the right of the BOCC to hear the resolution in December 2016.
to approve either an assessment or a utility fee for canal restoration during FY 17.
Approval of a special assessment or a stormwater utility fee would require BOCC
approval of an initial assessment resolution and final assessment resolution in
Spring/Summer 2017.
In order to meet this timetable, it is the intention of staff to present an overview of Option 1 and
Option 2 at the October BOCC meeting, and to seek preliminary direction regarding whether to
advertise the Notice of Intent resolution prior to the December meeting. If the BOCC gives this
direction, staff will place the advertising. Staff will also bring back all formal ordinances and
resolutions in November and December.
Options 3 and 4, also to be discussed at the November 14, 2016 Special Meeting include a
discussion of the potential use of various sources of potential funding, including RESTORE and
Stewardship funds. It will also include a discussion about the overall commitment required for a
potential full restoration program if that option is desired.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
April 11, 2016:
Canal BOCC Workshop #1 to discuss the need for a Canal Restoration Program,
Regulatory Requirements, preliminary financing strategies, and need for a long term implementation
and funding plan
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
Not applicable
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Not Applicable for this entire section.
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
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Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
REVIEWED BY:
Rhonda Haag Completed 10/03/2016 12:07 PM
Cynthia Hall Completed 10/03/2016 5:10 PM
Budget and Finance Completed 10/04/2016 8:21 AM
Maria Slavik Completed 10/05/2016 7:33 AM
Kathy Peters Completed 10/05/2016 10:45 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 10/19/2016 9:00 AM
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