08/19/2020 Regular MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Via Communication Media Technology
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 a.m. via Communication Media Technology. 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 AND 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 AWARD
B 1 Presentation of Employee of the 2nd Quarter to Gabriela Henri, Administrative Assistant,
Code Compliance Department.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Board continued the following items to the September 16, 2020 BOCC meeting in
Key Largo:
K1 An Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Monroe County BOCC v. Magnolia
101, LLC, et al., Case No. 13-945-P(Fla. 16th Jud. Cir.).
K2 An Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Disaster Solutions v. Monroe County,
16th Judicial Circuit Case No. 2019-CA-32-K.
K3 An 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.
K4 An Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of BOCC vs. Summerland Key Marina,
LLC and George Secchiaroli, Case No. 2018-CA-1205-K.
K5 An Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Sugarloaf Wi-Fi, Inc., etc., a Florida
Business Corp., vs. Board of County Commissioners ofMonroe County, etc., et al., Case Nos.
3D19-0434 & 3D19-0224, Third District Court ofAppeal, State ofFlorida, Lower Tribunal No.
17-0631-K.
K6 An Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter ofBoard of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida v. Jerome Pfahning, Case No. 1 S-CA-214-K.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting
approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a three-year Agreement with Capital
Rx, Inc., to provide Pharmacy Benefits Management Services and an Employer Group Waiver
Program for employees, retirees, and dependents beginning January 2, 2021; and granted
approval and authorized execution of the Business Associate Agreement.
C2 Board granted approval and authorized execution (renewal) of a Class A Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity to Florida Keys Ambulance Service, Inc. for the operation of
an ALS transport ambulance service; specifically, for inter-facility transports for the period
September 22, 2020 to September 21, 2022.
C3 Board granted approval and authorized execution (renewal) of a Class B Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity to Florida Keys Ambulance Service, Inc. for the operation of
a non-emergency medical transportation service for the period September 17, 2020 to September
16, 2022.
C4 Board granted approval and authorized execution (renewal) of a Class A Emergency
Medical Services Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Key Largo Volunteer
Ambulance Corps., Inc. for the operation of an ALS transport ambulance service for the period
beginning on August 25, 2020 and ending on August 24, 2022.
C5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amendment to the
Engineering Design and Permitting Contract with WSP USA, Inc. for the Sea Level Rise Pilot
Project to add lightning protection to the design of the elevated pump stations in the maximum,
not to exceed, amount of$18,278.00; for a revised total contract amount of$564,047.81.
C6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with Kisinger Campo
& Associates, Corp. for Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the Seaview Drive
Bridge Replacement Project in a total, not to exceed, amount of$625,839.25; plus, estimated
expenses of$14,700.00; for a total of$640,539.25. This task order is being awarded under the
Agreement for On Call Professional Engineering Services.
C7 Board granted approval to award surplus units to the highest bidder as set forth in the
attached spreadsheet, except for unit 40940/576. Additionally, the Board granted approval to
donate unit 40940/576, Case 621D Loader, to the City of Marathon. Board also granted
authorization to award the surplus items to the next highest bidders, if necessary, until items are
disposed of. Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
C8 Board accepted the Monroe County Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP)
Actuarial Valuation Report for the Plan Year 2020; and granted approval of a $0 transfer of
funds for Plan Year 2020 into the LOSAP Trust Fund. Said report is incorporated herein by
reference.
C10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amendment to Agreement
with Stockton Maintenance Group, Inc. for Lower Keys Janitorial Services; terminating
janitorial services at Bernstein Park; with the monthly payment amount decreasing from
$21,410.26 to $19,830.99 per month for all locations. Funding is ad valorem.
C11 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract with Gary's
Plumbing & Fire, Inc., in the amount of$468,000.00, for the installation of a Fire Suppression
System for the Pigeon Key Historic Site Buildings; to be paid by Tourist Development Council
Grant 41863; and Tourist Development Grant 42024.
C12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a UASI(Urban Area Security
Initiative) Fiscal Year 2019 Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Miami, concerning a
United States Department of Homeland Security Office of Grants and Training Grant; through
the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management Sub-Grant Agreement R0075; in the
amount of$106,400.00; with no county match required.
C 13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to Agreement
with Advance Water Technology, Corp. to renew the Chemical Water Testing and Treatment
Services Contract for the first renewal of one year; to remove a location; to update certain
contract provisions; and add Federal required provisions. The new monthly payment amount is
$1,328.00. Funding is ad valorem.
C14 Board granted approval to rescind the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
awarded to Falck Southeast 11 Corporation d/b/a American Ambulance Service for the operation
of an ALS Transport Service in Monroe County, Florida for responding to requests for inter-
facility transports for the period March 21, 2019 through March 20, 2021.
C15 Board granted approval to renew the Agreement with Vision Service Plan Insurance
Company, which will now include Suncare preventive coverage for non-prescription sunglasses;
and granted authorization for staff to complete the necessary forms, for fully-insured voluntary
vision benefits for a term of two years effective January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022.
C16 Board granted approval of the annual update to Exhibit A as per the Memorandum of
Understanding between Monroe County and the University of Florida, effective October 1, 2006,
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that specifies Fiscal Year 2021 payroll costs of$106,425.29 for three FTE jointly funded
Extension Agent positions.
C17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a one-year extension to the existing
Agreement with Professional Emergency Services, Inc. for a Medical Director of Monroe
County Fire Rescue pursuant to the exemption from the competitive bidding process for
professional services under Chapter 4 of the Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
C 18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1 oth Amendment to Agreement
for Professional Services with Currie Sowards Aguila Architects, Inc. for the design through
construction administration of the Plantation Key Judicial Courthouse and Detention Facility.
This loth Amendment is in the amount of$9,750.00; and is for additional architectural drawings
for the selective demolition of the existing jail.
C 19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1 st Amendment to Agreement
for Professional Services with CPH, Inc. for the Cudjoe Key Fire Station. This 1st Amendment is
for a not to exceed amount of$39,150.00; and is for additional construction administration
services.
C20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Lease Amendment No. 1 with the
United States of America, General Services Administration, for space leased at the Key West
International Airport for the Transportation Security Administration by updating the County's
address in the lease to match the physical address of the airport.
C21 Board ratified and approved the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) AIP Grant
Agreement No. 3-12-0044-036-2020,providing $724,613.00 in funding, for the Construct
Runway 07/25 Phase 1 Project(Design and Permitting for Tree Clearing and Environmental
Mitigation) at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport; to be funded 100%by the FAA.
C22 Board granted approval to issue a bid solicitation for Janitorial Services at the Florida
Keys Marathon International Airport.
C23 Board granted approval to purchase a T870 T4 Bobcat Compact Track Loader from
Bobcat of Miami, Hialeah Gardens, Florida under Florida State Contract 422101000-15-1, in the
amount of$68,945.97, for the Key West International Airport; the loader will be paid from
FDOT Essential Airport Equipment Grant GOE47 (50%); and Airport Operating Fund 404
(50%).
C24 Board ratified and approved the 2nd Amendment to State of Florida Department of
Transportation Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. G1007 providing $150,000.00 in
additional funding for permitting, design and construction of Airfield Improvements at the Key
West International Airport; requires $150,000.00 grant match from Key West Airport Operating
Fund 404.
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C25 Board granted approval of the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of July
2020, reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
C26 Board granted approval of the waiver of Purchasing Policy and granted approval/
ratification of the emergency Contract with Nearshore Electric, Inc. to replace the automatic
transfer switches at the Gato Building at a cost of$71,229.00,plus permit fees.
C27 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 7th Amendment to Key West
FKSPCA Contract for Animal Control Services to replace the estimated allowance with actual
expenses for utilities, insurance, and maintenance for the new facility. This increases the contract
by $8,350.94. Funding is ad valorem.
C28 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider adoption of an
Ordinance imposing a 5-cent Local Option Motor Fuel Tax (an additional 2-cents), as authorized
by F.S. 336.025(1)(b), upon fuel sales in Monroe County.
C29 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 7th Amendment to Agreement
with Buccaneer Courier to add one additional stop on Rockland Key, at the request of the Roads
& Bridges Department.
C30 Board ratified and approved the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Public
Transportation Grant Agreement No. GIP33 providing $150,000.00 in funding for Key West
International Airport Building and Security Improvements; requires $150,000.00 grant match
from Key West Airport Operating Fund 404.
C31 Board granted approval of the waiver of Purchasing Policy and granted approval /
ratification of the emergency Contract with Keystar, Inc. to repair the exterior insulation and
finish system at the Monroe County Sheriff Office Administration Building, at a cost of
$304,954.00.
C32 Board granted approval of Republic Parking System's year two budget in the amount of
$284,079.00 for Parking Lot Management Services at the Key West International Airport, to be
funded 100% from Airport Operating Fund 404.
C33 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the lst Renewal of Agreement with
Ricardo Faber Castro Perez to extend his contract for an additional one-year period beginning
August 19, 2020. His hourly rate is $60.00 an hour; and this authorizes use of him on an as
needed basis for up to 600 hours.
C34 Board adopted the following Resolution to adopt tentative per month Solid Waste
Collection Service Rates for commercial property in the various Solid Waste Collection
Franchise Areas for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
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RESOLUTION NO. 206-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C35 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and for the Receipt of
Unanticipated Revenue:
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 207-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer Of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 208-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer Of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 209-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer Of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 210-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 211-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 212-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 213-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 214-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 215-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 216-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 217-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 218-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 219-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 220-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 221-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 222-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 223-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 224-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 225-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C36 Board granted approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider adoption of an
Ordinance amending Monroe County Code Section 126-10, Subsection (f)related to the use of
Fair Share Library Impact Fees.
C37 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Audio Visual
Innovations, Inc. in the amount of$162,627.50 for audio visual and telecommunication
equipment; installation and service for the new Marathon Branch Library;paid for by Library
Impact Fees.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
El Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 4th Amendment to Agreement
with the City of Marathon for the Coco Plum Shoreline Project to extend the expiration date of
agreement to December 31, 2020.
E2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the lst Amendment to Agreement
with Matecumbe Historical Trust, Inc. for the Florida Keys Historical Station Project to revise
Exhibit A outlining scope of service for the project and to extend expiration date of agreement to
September 30, 2020.
E3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a three-year Agreement with Two
Oceans Digital to provide Professional Website and Digital Services relating the Tourist
Development Council website.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
& CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
J1 Board granted approval to award the surplus 2000 17' Boston Whaler vessel to the
highest bidder as set forth in the attached Bid Tabulation Sheet; and authorization to award the
surplus item to the next highest bidder, if necessary, until the item is disposed. Said tabulation
sheet is incorporated herein by reference.
J2 Board granted approval to rank consultants responding to the Request for Proposals for
the Florida Resilient Coastlines Program Grant to Develop Adaptation Action Areas in the
following order: 41 - Erin L. Deady, P.A.; 42 - Coastal Systems International, Inc.; and granted
approval to negotiate with the firm(s) in rank order a Contract in the amount of$92,000.00
(FDEP Grant portion is $75,000.00; and County match portion is $17,000.00, budgeted Fiscal
Year 2020).
J3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Resilient Coastlines Program Grant
Agreement R2111 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for $75,000.00 to
update Data and Develop Policy Approaches for Adaptation Action Areas.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
L1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to Contract for
Local Police Services with the Village of Islamorada, the Monroe County Sheriffs Office and
the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
M3 Board granted approval of Commissioner Coldiron's reappointment of Rita Irwin to the
Tourist Development Council, with a term expiring August 2024.
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M4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement for Consulting
Services with Frank Jackson, to provide IT Assistant Services, for the Duck Key Security
District.
M5 Board adopted the following Resolution by the Board of County Commissioners
requesting that the U.S. Census Bureau retain the extended response deadline of October 31,
2020 for the 2020 Census.
RESOLUTION NO. 226-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
M6 Board granted approval to accept a sculptural art donation titled "Moire 3", created by
artist Frank Michielli, to be located at the Big Pine Key Community Park; and to define an
acceptable location in the park that meets FEMA standards; and granted approval for the Mayor
to execute any necessary documents to accept the gift from John Padgett.
COUNTY CLERK
N1 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal or
advertise for bid. Said inventory is incorporated herein by reference.
N2 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of July
2020, as follows: Advertising, in the amount of$1,330,665.49; Bricks & Mortar Projects, in the
amount of$267,156.97; Events, in the amount of$63,063.08; Office Supplies & Operating
Costs, in the amount of$54,412;98; Personnel Services, in the amount of$125,448.83; Public
Relations, in the amount of$212,975.06; Sales & Marketing, in the amount of$45,669.55;
Telephone &Utilities, in the amount of$17,095.84; and Visitor Information Services, in the
amount of$83,485.58.
N3 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.
N4 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.
N5 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10071850-10073135, 50005302 (PR
Checks), 3129721-3132178 (PR Voucher), 26079-26203 (WC)for the month of July 2020, as
follows: 001 General Fund, in the amount of$5,326,746.26; 100 Affordable Housing Programs,
in the amount of$18,684.19; 101 Fine & Forfeiture, in the amount of$4,797,602.84; 102
Road/Bridges, in the amount of$642,863.98; 104 Middle Keys Health Care MSTU, in the
amount of$8,712.69; 115 Tourist Development Council-Two Penny, in the amount of
$389,204.65; 116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent, in the amount of$675,729.70; 117 TDC -
District 1 Third Cent, in the amount of$628,103.26; 118 TDC - District 2 Third Cent, in the
amount of$96,634.43; 119 TDC - District 3 Third Cent, in the amount of$218,551.66; 120 TDC
- District 4 Third Cent, in the amount of$96,674.86; 121 TDC - District 5 Third Cent, in the
amount of$175,969.66; 125 Grant Fund, in the amount of$4,633,521.60; 130 Impact
Fees/Roadways, in the amount of$113,949.79; 141 Fire/Ambulance, in the amount of
$1,236,670.39; 147 Unincorporated Service, in the amount of$183,677.14; 148 Planning
Building, in the amount of$752,595.63; 149 Municipal Policing, in the amount of$626,067.62;
152 Duck Key Security, in the amount of$4,220.10; 153 Local Housing Assistance, in the
amount of$34,134.95; 157 Boating Improvement Fund, in the amount of$92,852.26; 158
Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund, in the amount of$104,519.82; 160 Environmental
Restoration, in the amount of$31,605.63; 162 Law Enforcement Trust-600, in the amount of
$8,000.00; 163 Court Facilities, in the amount of$16,488.94; 164 Drug Facilities Fees, in the
amount of$2,801.34; 180 Building Funds, in the amount of$426,421.64; 304 1 Cent
Infrastructure, in the amount of$256,624.12; 312 Cudjoe Regional WW Project, in the amount
of$1,042,080.29; 314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds, in the amount of$814,084.03; 316 Land
Acquisition, in the amount of$550.00; 401 Card Sound Bridge, in the amount of$196,983.18;
403 Marathon Airport, in the amount of$369,913.26; 404 Key West Intl Airport, in the amount
of$1,294,598.05; 406 PFC & Operating Restrictions, in the amount of$3,087,928.15; 414 MSD
Solid Waste, in the amount of$1,826,830.32; 501 Workers' Compensation, in the amount of
$152,972.67; 502 Group Insurance Fund, in the amount of$1,974,661.79; 03 Risk Management
Fund, in the amount of$293,317.83; 504 Fleet Management Fund, in the amount of
$238,730.45;and 610 Fire/EMS LOSAP Trust Fund, in the amount of$10,164.0.
N6 Board granted approval of the minutes from the special meeting of May 8, 2020 and the
regular meeting of May 20, 2020. Said minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
P3 Board granted authorization to allow a Code Compliance lien arising from Case Number
CE18060043 against Nicholas C. Bennett and his property, 184 Orange Blossom Road,
Tavernier, Florida to remain against the property owner, the subject property and any other
property owned by the property owner.
P4 Board granted authorization to initiate litigation against Tarawa Holdings LLC and their
property, 426 Airport Drive, Summerland Key, Florida to seek compliance with the County Code
and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case Number CE18040035, and to expend
County funds to demolish the unsafe structure, if approved by the Court.
P5 Board granted authorization to initiate litigation against Jorge A. Newbery and his
property, 1639 Fern Avenue, Big Pine Key, Florida to seek compliance with the County Code
and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case Number CE18070104.
P7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment and Assignment
of Lease from assignor Telcom Systems LTD to Datapath Vertical Bridge LLC.
P8 Board adopted the following Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida approving the Settlement and Release Agreement with the State of
Florida in Thomas F. Collins et. al. and Donald Davis v. Monroe County and State ofFlorida.
RESOLUTION NO. 227-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
BUDGET & FINANCE
S1 Board granted approval to advertise a Budget Amendment for the Law Enforcement
Trust Fund, Fund 162. The budget amendment is needed to accommodate the new directive
issued by the Department of Justice and the Department of Treasury to transition the Sheriffs
equitable sharing accounts to the County Finance Offices.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
S2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a pre-litigation Settlement
Agreement with K2M Design, Inc. to resolve issues arising from design of the Customs Terminal
Security Enhancements at Key West International Airport, through which K2M will pay
$150,000.00 to resolve all claims.
S3 Board granted approval of a Settlement Agreement in Monroe County v. Keith Munt, CA-
K16-330 regarding two lots on Long Beach Road, Big Pine Key; and approval to pay off the
approximately $8,000.00 to redeem the unpaid taxes to ensure the County receives clear title to
the properties.
EMPLOYEE SERVICES
S5 Board granted approval of a Workers Compensation Settlement in the amount of
$160,000.00 inclusive of attorney's fees.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVAL
C9 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval and authorizing execution of a Contract between Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services (Monroe County Transit) and the
Community Transportation Coordinator, Guidance Care Center, Inc. for the contract period of
July 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. This is a non-monetary partnership/collaboration contract
required by the State of Florida, Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. Roll call
vote carried unanimously, with Commissioner Rice abstaining due to a conflict.
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HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D1 Tina Boan, Sr. Director of Budget& Finance, gave a report of Hurricane Irma finance
activity by the Office of Management& Budget. Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the
Board.
D2 Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator; Cynthia Guerra, Principal Biologist;
and Christine Limbert, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning approval to
negotiate with the highest ranked respondent Tetra Tech, Inc.; and if a Contract cannot be
reached approval to negotiate with the next highest ranked respondent(ICF Incorporated LLC
and then Workforce Group LLC), until a Contract can be reached for Grant Management
Services for the Voluntary Home Buyout Program funded through Community Development
Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds with no local match requirement and
approval of a waiver of the selection committee composition requirements. The final contract
will be brought back before the Board for approval. The following individual addressed the
Board: Marston Fowler, representing Workforce Group LLC. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the
item. Motion carried unanimously.
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 Mayor Halle. Councilman Lewis was absent from the meeting.
H1 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval and authorizing execution of a one-year extension to the existing Agreement
with Professional Emergency Services, Inc. for a Medical Director of Monroe County Fire
Rescue pursuant to the exemption from the competitive bidding process for professional services
under Chapter 4 of the Purchasing Policies and Procedures. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
E4 Stacey Mitchell, Director of the Tourist Development Council (TDC), addressed the
Board concerning approval of the Fiscal Year 2021 Monroe County TDC Marketing Plan. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
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COVID-19
Il Bob Eadie, JD, Administrator& Health Officer for the Monroe County Health
Department, gave a COVID-19 update for August 2020. Mr. Shillinger and Shannon Weiner,
Director of Emergency Management, addressed the Board.
Jon Rizzo, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service, gave
a Power Point Presentation on the current weather forecast. Roman Gastesi, County
Administrator, addressed the Board.
12 Ms. Hurley addressed the Board. Ed Koconis, Building Department Administrative
Director, gave a Power Point Presentation concerning approval of a Resolution amending
Resolution No. 257-2019, the Permitting Fee Schedule,providing approximately $23,718.08 in
refunds for inspections provided by private providers, engineers, and architects during the time
frame when Monroe County was not providing these services due to COVID-19; and providing
for an implementation date. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Coldiron to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 228-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
M1 Mr. Gastesi and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning the feasibility of a toll in
Monroe County. The following individuals addressed the Board: Annalise Mannix, Norman
Wartman and John Brooke. The Board took no official action.
STAFF REPORT/COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
F/M2 Kimberly Matthews, Sr. Director of Strategic Planning, gave a staff report. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Rice to
adopt the following Resolution emphasizing the importance of the 2020 U.S. Census. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 229-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
01 Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board concerning the County Administrator's monthly report
for August 2020. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
02 Mr. Shillinger and Kristen Livengood, Public Information Officer, addressed the Board
concerning approval of a Resolution adopting a Social Media Policy for the County to increase
and promote public awareness and maintain open and professional communications amongst the
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County and the public. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded
by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 230-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
P6 Mr. Shillinger, Judith Clarke, Director of Engineering/Roads & Bridges; and Ms. Limbert
addressed the Board concerning approval of the 1 st Amendment to the Gas Tax Sharing
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Key West, City of Key Colony Beach, City of Layton,
City of Marathon and City of Islamorada, the Village of Islands to add periodic review of the gas
tax distributions in accordance with Section 336.025, Florida Statutes; and direction for the Clerk
to transmit the executed amendment to the Department of Revenue before October 1, 2020.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner
Coldiron granting approval of the item. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
P2 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, et. al. v. Florida Power and Light and Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Division ofAdministrative Hearings Case Nos. 20-2967 and 20-2968
and read the required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and
seconded by Commissioner Murphy to schedule the closed session at the regularly scheduled
meeting on September 16, 2020 in Key Largo, FL at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be
heard. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
S4 Mr. Gastesi, Mr. Shillinger, Manual Castillo,representing the Monroe County Housing
Authority; and Sheryl Graham, Sr. Director of Social Services, addressed the Board concerning
direction and authorization to negotiate an Agreement with Key West Housing Authority and
City of Key West to help subsidize the $1.2 million dollar deficit of operational costs for
Poinciana Gardens by committing $400,000.00. The following individual addressed the Board:
Annalise Mannix. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded
by Commissioner Cates to proceed with this post haste. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Q1 A Public Hearing was held to consider amendments to Ordinance No. 024-2020 (amended
mask Ordinance adopted July 21, 2020) and Ordinance No. 025-2020 (closures/alcohol ban during
lobster mini season as adopted July 27, 2020)in response to COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Shillinger
and Richard Strickland, Director of Airports, addressed the Board concerning Ordinance No. 024-
2020. There was no public input. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 024-
2020, as follows:
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SECTION 4. Mandatory requirements.
(1) Except as provided for in paragraph(4) of this Section, every person over the
age of six (6)who is away from his or her residence shall wear a face covering
when closer than 6 feet to another person with whom he or she does not reside.
(4) An operator, manager, employee, customer or patron of a business
establishment must wear a face covering while inside of any portion of that
business establishment that is open to the public when„r able s al
dista*eing. {� The requirements of this paragraph seetion do not apply to:
e. Bar patrons while seated and consuming beverages and/or food.
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 026-2020
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning Ordinance No. 025-2020. The
following individual addressed the Board: Bill Lay. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Mayor Carruthers to extend the sunset date to
September 7, 2020. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cates No
Commissioner Coldiron No
Commissioner Murphy Yes
Commissioner Rice No
Mayor Carruthers Yes
Motion failed.
After further discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Mayor Carruthers to adopt the following Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 025-2020, as follows:
SECTION 3. Mandatory requirements.
(1) During the period when this ordinance is in effect, a bar and/or food service
establishment shall close to the public during the hours of 1 :nor 12:00 A.M.
and 5:00 A.M.
(4) During the period when this ordinance is in effect, no vendor may sell alcoholic
beverages during the hours of 1 :nor 12:00 A.M. and 7:00 A.M. *he f911E) :rg
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SECTION 8. Sunset Date. This ordinance shall sunset at 11:00 P.M. on Wednesday, ^„grist
19, 2020 Monday, September 7, 2020.
Commissioner Cates No
Commissioner Coldiron No
Commissioner Murphy Yes
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Carruthers Yes
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 027-2020
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Q2 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance revising Section 19-4 of
the Monroe County Code to increase the toll rates for Card Sound Road Toll. 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 028-2020
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
Helene Wetherington, Director of Disaster Recovery, gave a Power Point Presentation
regarding the following five items (Q3 to Q7):
Q3 A Public Hearing/Meeting for citizens and municipalities to provide input on an application
for grant funds for the Sands Subdivision Road Elevation and Storm Water Drainage Improvement
Project,which will elevate and improve drainage on Father Tony Way in Big Pine Key,in the
amount of$8.5 million utilizing Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation, General
Infrastructure Program funding from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)
funded through the Federal Housing and Urban Development Agency, after a duly noticed 10 day
public comment period; after a 5 day public notice and approval to submit grant application to DEO.
Q4 A Public Hearing/Meeting for citizens and municipalities to provide input on an application
for grant funds for the Twin Lakes Subdivision Road Elevation and Drainage Improvement Project,
which will elevate and improve drainage in the Twin Lakes Subdivision,in the amount of$7.1
million utilizing Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation, General Infrastructure Program
funding from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) funded through the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, after a duly noticed 10 day public comment period;
after a 5 day public notice and approval to submit grant application to DEO.
Q5 A Public Hearing/Meeting for citizens and municipalities to provide input on an application
for grant funds for the Stillwright Point Subdivision Road Elevation and Stormwater Drainage
Improvement Project,which will elevate and improve drainage within the Stillwright Point
Subdivision,in the amount of$21 million utilizing Community Development Block Grant-
Mitigation, General Infrastructure Program funding from the Florida Department of Economic
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Opportunity (DEO) funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, after a
duly noticed 10 day public comment period; after a 5 day public notice and approval to submit grant
application to DEO.
Q6 A Public Hearing/Meeting for citizens and municipalities to provide input on an application
for grant funds for the Big Coppitt Key Road Elevation and Stormwater Drainage Improvement
Project,which will elevate and improve drainage within Big Coppitt Key,in the amount of$8.5
million utilizing Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation, General Infrastructure Program
funding from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) funded through the US
Department of Housing and Urban Development, after a duly noticed 10 day public comment period;
after a 5 day public notice and approval to submit grant application to DEO.
Q7 A Public Hearing/Meeting for citizens and municipalities to provide input on an application
for grant funds for the Public Works Facility Maintenance Building Relocation,which will relocate
the building from the Key West International Airport to Rockland Key,in the amount of$13.7
million utilizing Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation, General Infrastructure Program
funding from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) funded through the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, after a duly noticed 10 day public comment period;
after a 5 day public notice and approval to submit grant application to DEO.
Ms. Clarke and Rhonda Haag, Chief Resilience Officer, addressed the Board. The following
individuals addressed the Board: Dotti Moses, Andrew Sikora, George Smyth, Emilie Stewart,
Stephanie Russo and Mark Stearn. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and
seconded by Commissioner Coldiron granting approval of Items Q3 through Q7. Motion carried
unanimously.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
PI Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning the County Attorney's report for August
2020. Said report 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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