10/16/2020 Regular MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, October 21, 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 Rice and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron
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 October 2020 as Domestic Violence
Awareness Month in Monroe County, Florida.
B2 Board recognized Clint Arsenault, Chief of Building Operations, for being awarded the
Building Officials Association of Florida Plans Examiner of the Year Award, which is awarded
after nomination by peers, and which indicates the Plans Examiner consistently demonstrates the
qualities of integrity,professionalism and dedication in his or her service to the profession and
whose personal standards represent the spirit of public service to the enforcement of codes and
standards in the interest of public safety.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
C1 Board granted approval to award the annual lump sum bonus to the billing staff in the
amount of 10% of unloaded base salaries for billing collections for Monroe County Trauma Star Air
and Ground Ambulance Transports; based on an average collection rate of 68.95%; for the period
July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020; as compared to the baseline collection rate of 33.7%.
C2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with Bender& Associates
Architects,P.A. to complete construction documents for East Martello Drainage Phase III Project for
$62,116.00. Funding is provided by a TDC Grant.
C4 Board granted approval of filing of a Grant Application and Agreement for State Aid to
Libraries from the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services, and
execution of same by the County Administrator.
C5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the I"Amendment to Agreement with
Architects Design Group/ADG, Inc., in the amount of$2,818,325.00, for design through
construction administration of an Emergency Operations Center in Marathon. This I"Amendment
defines the scope and details of Phase IL The project will be funded with a combination of FDEM
Grants; FDOT Airport Grants; and Federal FEMA Grants.
C6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Baker& Taylor
for the Monroe County Library System to access and use Axis360 Digital Media Circulation System
to provide access to eContent purchased through and licensed by Baker& Taylor. The agreement is
for three years and Baker& Taylor has waived all usage fees.
C7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding
between Monroe County and Star of the Sea Foundation, Inc. regarding response activities during
times of emergency.
C8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to Agreement for
Pre-Construction Services with Ajax Building Company, LLC, in the amount of$265,591.00, for the
Emergency Operations Center to add the scope and cost of the DAV building demolition. Project is
funded by FDOT,FDEM, and HMGP Grants.
C9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Renewal Agreement to the
Contract with Bound Tree Medical LLC for medical supplies, effective December 1, 2020 through
November 30, 2 02 1.
C10 Board ratified and granted approval of the 2nd Amendment to State of Florida, Department of
Transportation, Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. G1238 executed by the Director of
Airports. The amendment provides $100,000.00 in additional funding for permitting, design and
construction of Airfield Improvements at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport to be
funded 80% FDOT; and 20% Airport Operating Fund 403.
C14 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 4th Amendment to Agreement with
Barnes Alarm Systems, Inc. for Fire and Panic Alarm Maintenance, Monitoring, and Inspection
Services. This amendment renews the term for an additional year and revises certain required FEMA
provisions. This contract is paid from funds 001, 101 and 147.
C16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Pavement
Technology, Inc.,in the not to exceed amount of$611,971.95, for application of Reclamite Asphalt
Rejuvenation Agent on recently resurfaced streets in Big Pine Key and Key Largo to extend the life
of the asphalt. This contract is being procured utilizing competitively bid pricing under a joint
cooperative bid for City of Margate,Florida.
C17 Board ratified and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding extending the
Union Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 769, effective October 1,
2020 through September 30, 2 02 1.
C18 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with R. George &
Associates, Inc.,pursuant to the cooperative purchasing exclusion of the Purchasing Policies and
Procedures,purchasing in the amount of$671,663.71 for furnishings and finishes (inclusive of
delivery and installation), for Monroe County Library System's new Marathon Branch Library paid
for by Library Impact Fees.
C19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement with
Ralons Security, LLC,to increase the hourly rate from $23.50 to $28.50, and modify the term to
month-to-month pending re-bid of the Duck Key Security District Security Patrols and Services.
C20 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a two-year non-exclusive
Contract for Standby Emergency Feeding Services with Lean Culinary Services, LLC, d/b/a Deliver
Lean.
C21 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the I"Amendment to Agreement with
The College of the Florida Keys for a capital project for the Upper Keys Center. The 1st Amendment
is to reflect a new term for the reimbursement of expenditures for the building of the Upper Keys
Center,with all expenses to be reimbursed in Fiscal Year 2021 (October 1, 2020—September 30,
2021).
C22 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the I"Amendment to Task Order 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 amendment is $25,800.00 and
it is funded from infrastructure sales surtax.
C25 Board accepted the report of Airport Change Orders for the month of September 2020
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant Administrator. Said report is incorporated herein by
reference.
C37 Board granted approval of the Monroe County Purchasing Policy,which includes revisions
to forms and updates and clarifies procedures for competitive solicitations and purchasing cards.
C38 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of September 2020
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is incorporated
herein by reference.
C39 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amendment to the Task Order
with CPH, Inc. for the Monroe County Sheriff s Office Administration Building Envelope Evaluation
and Repair Project in the amount of$2,880.00.
C42 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to Agreement with
WSP USA, Inc. for Continuing Service Contract to add hourly rates for Construction Engineering
and Inspection (CEI) Services; and granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order,in the
amount not to exceed$519,434.49, for CEI Services for the replacement of Sugarloaf Boulevard
Bridge No. 904153. This task order is being procured in accordance with continuing service contact
with WSP USA, Inc. entered into January 17, 2018.
C43 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Master Fixed Based Operation
(FBO) Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Grantair Service, Inc. and Marathon Aviation
Associates, consolidating previous lease amendments and extending the lease term to October 31,
2054 if the FBO completes construction of the New Fuel Farm and Hangar Complex at the Florida
Keys Marathon International Airport by October 31,2024.
C46 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. 256-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 257-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 258-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 259-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 260-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 261-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 262-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 263-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 264-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 265-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 266-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 267-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 268-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 269-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 270-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 271-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 272-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 273-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 274-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 275-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 276-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 277-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 278-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 279-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 280-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 281-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 282-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 283-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 284-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 285-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 286-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 287-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 33).
RESOLUTION NO. 288-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 34).
RESOLUTION NO. 289-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 35).
RESOLUTION NO. 290-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 36).
RESOLUTION NO. 291-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 37).
RESOLUTION NO. 292-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 38).
RESOLUTION NO. 293-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 39).
RESOLUTION NO. 294-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 40).
RESOLUTION NO. 295-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 41).
RESOLUTION NO. 296-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 42).
RESOLUTION NO. 297-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 43).
RESOLUTION NO. 298-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 44).
RESOLUTION NO. 299-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 45).
RESOLUTION NO. 300-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 46).
RESOLUTION NO. 301-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 47).
RESOLUTION NO. 302-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 48).
RESOLUTION NO. 303-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 49).
RESOLUTION NO. 304-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 50).
RESOLUTION NO. 305-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 51).
RESOLUTION NO. 306-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 52).
RESOLUTION NO. 307-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 53).
RESOLUTION NO. 308-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 54).
RESOLUTION NO. 309-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 55).
RESOLUTION NO. 310-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 56).
RESOLUTION NO. 311-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 57).
RESOLUTION NO. 312-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 58).
RESOLUTION NO. 313-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 59).
RESOLUTION NO. 314-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 60).
RESOLUTION NO. 315-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 61).
RESOLUTION NO. 316-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 62).
RESOLUTION NO. 317-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 63).
RESOLUTION NO. 318-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 64).
RESOLUTION NO. 319-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 65).
RESOLUTION NO. 320-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 66).
RESOLUTION NO. 321-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 67).
RESOLUTION NO. 322-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 68).
RESOLUTION NO. 323-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 69).
RESOLUTION NO. 324-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 70).
RESOLUTION NO. 325-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 71).
RESOLUTION NO. 326-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 72).
RESOLUTION NO. 327-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 73).
RESOLUTION NO. 328-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 74).
RESOLUTION NO. 329-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 75).
RESOLUTION NO. 330-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 76).
RESOLUTION NO. 331-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 77).
RESOLUTION NO. 332-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 78).
RESOLUTION NO. 333-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 79).
RESOLUTION NO. 334-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 80).
RESOLUTION NO. 335-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 81).
RESOLUTION NO. 336-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 82).
RESOLUTION NO. 337-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 83).
RESOLUTION NO. 338-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 84).
RESOLUTION NO. 339-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 85).
RESOLUTION NO. 340-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 86).
RESOLUTION NO. 341-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 87).
RESOLUTION NO. 342-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 88).
RESOLUTION NO. 343-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 89).
RESOLUTION NO. 344-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 90).
RESOLUTION NO. 345-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 91).
RESOLUTION NO. 346-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 92).
RESOLUTION NO. 347-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 93).
RESOLUTION NO. 348-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 94).
RESOLUTION NO. 349-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 95).
RESOLUTION NO. 350-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 96).
RESOLUTION NO. 351-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C47 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 6th Modification to Federally
Funded Subgrant Weatherization Assistance Program(WAP) Agreement No. 17WX-OG-11-54-01-
039 between the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity and Monroe County Board
of County Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services to increase funding by $83,339.00;
bringing the total WAP allocation from $478,924.91 to $562,263.91; and to extend the contract
period by one year, for a contract period of April 1, 2017 through September 30, 2021.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D2 Board granted approval to reject the proposal of the only firm responding to the Request for
Proposals for Professional Services for Legal and Title Services for the Voluntary Home Buyout
Program submitted by Fox Rothshield.
D3 Board granted approval to negotiate with the highest ranked respondent (91)Florida Keys
Land Surveying,LLC; and if a contract cannot be reached approval to negotiate with the next highest
ranked respondent (92: KCI Technologies, 93: Reece and White Land Surveying, 94: OrthoTek
Geospatial Solutions)until a contract can be reached for Survey Services for the Voluntary Home
Buyout Program funded through Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds,
with no local match requirement. The final contract will be brought back before the Board for
approval.
D4 Board granted approval to negotiate with the highest ranked respondent All Keys Appraisal,
Inc.; and if a contract cannot be reached approval to negotiate with the next highest ranked
respondent(The Urban Group, Inc.)until a contract can be reached for Appraisal Services for the
Voluntary Home Buyout Program funded through Community Development Block Grant-Disaster
Recovery funds,with no local match requirement. The final contract will be brought back before the
Board for approval.
D5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with the highest ranked
respondent Tetra Tech, Inc. for Grant Management Services for the Voluntary Home Buyout
Program funded through Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds, in the not
to exceed amount of$1.1 million,with no local match requirement.
D6 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for Marine Debris Removal and
Related Services, funded by grant funds from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Grant LP44074, for removal of marine debris created by Hurricane Irma from canals in
unincorporated Monroe County; in canals not covered by the former USDA NRCS Grant.
D7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Sea Tech of the
Florida Keys, Inc. for the replacement of the Big Pine Community Park Sheriff s House in the
amount of$747,125.00. The Sheriff s residence was damaged during Hurricane Irma.
D8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the I"Amendment to the Task Order
with CPH, Inc. for Harry Harris Park Beach Jetty and Wilkinson's Point Hurricane Irma Repairs.
This amendment adds final design through construction administration services.
D10 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for Monitoring Services for
Hurricane Irma marine debris removal from canals in unincorporated Monroe County not approved
under the former USDA NRCS grant; funded by grant funds from the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection Stewardship Grant LP44074.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
F1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following Fishing Umbrella
Event Agreements for Fiscal Year 2021, totaling $297,500.00, as follows:
Organization Event Name Funds Allocated
Loren Rea d/b/a Cuda Bowl Fishing Cuda Bowl Fishing Tournament $3,500.00
Tournament
Loren Rea d/b/a Del Brown Permit Del Brown Permit Tournament $4,000.00
Tournament
Herman Lucerne Memorial Foundation,Inc. Herman Lucerne Memorial Backcountry $7,500.00
Chain ionshi
Herman Lucerne Memorial Foundation,Inc. Herman Lucerne Memorial Tarpon Cu $5,000.00
Kellie Trotta Islamorada All Tackle Bonefish and Permit $3,000.00
Championship
Islamorada Charterboat Association,Inc. Islamorada Sailfish Tournament $14,000.00
Key West Fishing Tournament,Inc. Key West Fishing Tournament $35,000.00
Meat Mayhem,Inc. Key West Kin fish Mayhem $35,000.00
Key West Marlin Tournament,Inc. Key West Marlin Tournament $50,000.00
Metro Media Marketing,Inc.d/b/a Ladies, LLGF Fishing Fever a/k/a Ladies,Let's Go $4,000.00
Let's Go Fishing! Fishing Fever
Metro Media Marketing,Inc.d/b/a Ladies, LLGF Screamin'Reels a/k/a Ladies,Let's Go $4,000.00
Let's Go Fishing! Fishing Screamin'Reels
Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce,Inc. 28th Annual Lower Keys Chamber of $10,000.00
Commerce Annual Dolphin Tournament
Marathon Offshore Bull&Cow Dolphin Marathon Offshore Bull&Cow Dolphin $52,000.00
Tournament,Inc. Tournament
Key West and Lower Keys Fishing Guides March Merkin Invitational Permit Tournament $5,000.00
Association,Inc.
Nick Sheahan Scholarship Fund,Inc. Nick Sheahan Dolphin Rodeo $17,500.00
Skipper's Dolphin LLC Skippers Dolphin Tournament $17,500.00
Key West and Lower Keys Fishing Guides Sugarloaf Showdown $5,000.00
Association,Inc.
Rotary Club of Key Largo Charitable Take Stock in Children Backcountry $17,500.00
Events,Inc. Challenge
David Bre nicky Tarponian Tournament $3,000.00
Southernmost Post NO. 3911 Veterans of VFW Fishing Tournament $5,000.00
Foreign Wars of the United States,Inc.
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F2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following Cultural Umbrella Event
Agreements for Fiscal Year 2021,totaling $349,578, as follows:
Organization Event Name Funds Allocated
Community Arts and Culture,Inc. 23rd Afro Roots Fest $10,824.00
Christopher Peterson's E econs Christopher Peterson's EYECONS $12,888.00
Florida Keys Celtic Festival,Inc. Florida Keys Celtic Festival $22,600.00
Fringe Theater of Key West,Inc. Fringe Theater Key West $12,768.00
The Florida Keys History of Diving History of Diving Museum $8,962.00
Museum,Inc.
I Love Stock Island,Inc. I Love Stock Island $18,906.00
Islamorada Community Entertainment,Inc. Islamorada Community Entertainment(ICE) $11,095.00
Islamorada Lodge No.2151 Loyal Order of Islamorada Moose Lodge Baconfest $8,151.00
Moose,Inc. Islamorada Seafood and Art Festival
Key West Art and Historical Society,Inc. Key West Art&Historical Society Cultural $13,327.00
Heritage Series
Key West Art Center,Inc. Key West Art Center&Gallery $12,419.00
Daily Plan-It Ke West Best Fest $12,488.00
Key West Burlesque Key West Burlesque $11,928.00
Key West Impromptu Classical Concerts, Key West Impromptu Classical Concerts $11,846.00
Inc.
Key West Tropical Forest&Botanical Key West Tropical Forest&Botanical Garden $12,600.00
Garden
Classical Guitar Productions Keys Guitar Concerts $8,132.00
Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce,Inc. Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce Island $8,394.00
Art Festival
The Marathon Community Theatre,Inc. Marathon Community Theatre $23,875.00
Monroe Association for Remarcable Master Chefs Classic $6,487.00
Citizens
The Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society, Mel Fisher Maritime Museum $13,466.00
Inc.
Morada Way Arts& Cultural District,Inc. Morada Way Arts and Cultural District $7,861.00
Old Island Restoration Foundation,Inc. Old Island Restoration Foundation $12,880.00
Florida Keys Community Concert Band, Pops in the Park $11,018.00
Inc.
Jumping Joe Productions,Inc. Randy Roberts LIVE! $12,405.00
Red Barn Actors' Studio,Inc. Red Barn Theatre $13,215.00
South Florida Symphony Orchestra,Inc. South Florida Symphony Orchestra $12,488.00
Performing Arts Centers of Key West,Inc. Tennessee Williams Theatre $12,572.00
The Studios of Key West,Inc. The Studios of Key West $12,908.00
Key West Players,Inc. Waterfront Playhouse 8 1"Season $13,075.00
PLANNING& ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
& CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
Kl Board granted approval of the 2020 Monroe County Area of Critical State Concern Annual
Work Program Report,pursuant to Rule 28-20.140, F.A.C.,which will be sent to the Department of
Economic Opportunity.
K2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Work Order 9011, in the amount of
$50,000.00,under the four-year Transportation Planning Services Contract with AECOM Technical
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Services, Inc.; for the review of private development permit applications; funded by private
development applicants.
K4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Work Order 9012 to complete the U.S.1
LOS Task Force Methodology Update,in the amount of$47,667.62,under the Transportation
Planning Services Contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc.; funded at 87.5%through a Joint
Participation Agreement from the Florida Department of Transportation. The County's share is
12.5% ($5,958.45).
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
MI Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
to apply for reimbursement of funds from the Urban Area Security Initiative Fiscal Year 2019 Grant/
Homeland Security Office of Domestic Preparedness with the City of Miami - Memorandum of
Agreement Number EMW-2019-SS-00049/ Subgrant Agreement 9R0075,by which the City of
Miami sub-granted $106,400.00, of which $53,200.00 was to be given to Monroe County Sheriff's
Office for the purchase of equipment approved by the granting agency as well as other items.
M2 Board granted approval of the request for expenditure from the Law Enforcement Trust
Fund, as follows: Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranches to support the organization's mission and its
services including counseling, residential care, foster care and independent living to as many of
Florida's abused, neglected and troubled children, in the amount of$2,000.00.
M3 Board granted approval of the request for expenditure for Federal Equitable Sharing
Funds to be used for FARO 3D Laser Scanner, including training and Fiscal Year 2021
anticipated special details for holidays and events to assist with traffic and manpower staffing
needs.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
N2 Board adopted the following Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners in support of a three-mile extension to the Monroe-Dade Express Bus route
relocating the southern terminus of the bus route to Knights Key Boulevard at approximately mile
marker 47.
RESOLUTION NO. 352-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY CLERK
Ol Board granted approval of the minutes from the July 8, 2020 budget meeting; July 15, 2020
regular meeting; July 21, 2020 special meeting; and July 27, 2020 budget meeting. Said minutes are
incorporated herein by reference.
03 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of
September 2020, as follows: Advertising, in the amount of$1,560,940. 77; Bricks & Mortar
Projects, in the amount of$413,076.85; Events, in the amount of$39,980.85; Office Supplies &
Operating Costs, in the amount of$57,191.91; Personnel Services, in the amount of
$128,737.66; Public Relations, in the amount of$107,236.68; Sales & Marketing, in the amount
of$91,050.16; Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of$13,044.64; Travel, in the amount of
$2,296.23; and Visitor Information Services, in the amount of$127,816.83.
04 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.
05 Board granted approval of FKAA invoices $50,000.00 or under 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.
06 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10074315-10076011, (PR Checks), 3133399-
3134615 (PR Voucher), 26301-26430 (WC) for the month of September 2020, as follows: 001
General Fund, in the amount of$4,439,053.98; 101 Fine & Forfeiture, in the amount of
$433,660.44; 102 Road/Bridges, in the amount of$606,663.10; 104 Middle Keys Health Care
MSTU, in the amount of$592,135.00; 115 Tourist Development Council-Two Penny, in the
amount of$360,613.77; 116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent, in the amount of$644,236.50; 117
TDC - District 1 Third Cent, in the amount of$673,082.72; 118 TDC - District 2 Third Cent, in
the amount of$78,312.34; 119 TDC - District 3 Third Cent, in the amount of$213,574.90; 120
TDC - District 4 Third Cent, in the amount of$275,099.87; 121 TDC - District 5 Third Cent, in
the amount of$211,412.43; 125 Grant Fund, in the amount of$2,906,956.49; 141
Fire/Ambulance, in the amount of$799,498.75; 147 Unincorporated Service, in the amount of
$174,538.68; 148 Planning Building, in the amount of$590,125.15; 150 E911 Enhancement
Fund, in the amount of$88,462.36; 152 Duck Key Security, in the amount of$8,595.88; 153
Local Housing Assistance, in the amount of$73,712.77; 157 Boating Improvement Fund, in the
amount of$34,642.62; 158 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund, in the amount of$46,104.51;
160 Environmental Restoration, in the amount of 27,892.87; 163 Court Facilities, in the amount
of$9,865.40; 180 Building Funds, in the amount of$323,888.56; 207 2003 Revenue Bonds, in
the amount of$1,330,185.32; 304 1 Cent Infrastructure, in the amount of$454,904.43; 312
Cudjoe Regional WW Project, in the amount of$6,813.56; 314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds, in
the amount of$3,781,242.84; 316 Land Acquisition, in the amount of$275.00; 401 Card Sound
Bridge, in the amount of$14,728.98; 403 Marathon Airport, in the amount of$134,161.30; 404
Key West Intl Airport, in the amount of$985,897.14; 406 PFC & Operating Restrictions, in the
amount of$2,399,922.43; 414 MSD Solid Waste, in the amount of$1,568,789.96; 501 Workers'
Compensation; in the amount of$352,849.71; 502 Group Insurance Fund, in the amount of
$1,199,435.14; 503 Risk Management Fund $121,089.00; 504 Fleet Management Fund, in the
amount of$211,041.15; and 610 Fire/EMS LOSAP Trust Fund, in the amount of$2,370.00.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
P4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the annual Agreement with Capitol
Group, Inc. (Robert Reyes) for continuing Strategic Governmental Consulting and Lobbying
Services on behalf of Monroe County in the legislative and executive branches of State government,
effective October 1, 2020.
P5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the annual Agreement with Peebles and
Smith (John Wayne Smith and Ryan Matthews) and Gray Robinson (Dean Cannon) for continuing
Strategic Governmental Consulting and Lobbying Services on behalf of Monroe County in the
legislative and executive branches of State government, effective October 1, 2020.
P6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the annual Agreement with Thorn Run
Partners (Greg Burns) for Federal Lobbying Services on behalf of Monroe County, effective October
1, 2020.
P7 Board granted approval of the reappointment of Mr. Rudy Krause to the Career Service
Council for a two-year term,with a term expiring October 20, 2022.
P8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Broward
County, Miami-Dade County and Palm Beach County for financial support to the Southeast Florida
Regional Climate Change Compact to provide $275,000.00 over three years; and granted approval to
authorize the Office of County Attorney to make minor non-substantive edits to the subject
agreement with review and approval as to form,in case minor edits or clarifications become
necessary.
P9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Change Order to Stewardship
Grant LP44073, from the Department of Environmental Protection,to authorize a time extension to
December 31, 2020.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Q2 Board granted authorization to allow code compliance lien arising from Case Number
CE17050001 against Darling J. Nelson and her property, 1 Thurmond Street,Key Largo,Florida,to
remain in place while the owner seeks grant funding to complete the mandatory sewer connection
and obtain compliance.
Q3 Board granted authorization to initiate litigation against TJE Properties LLC and its vacant
parcel of land in the Replat Tract A Hammer Point Park, Key Largo (RE: 00480112-000100)to seek
compliance with the County Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case
Number CE 17100003.
Q4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 6th Amendment to Agreement with
the law firm of Johnson, Anselmo, Murdoch, Burke, Piper& Hochman, P.A.,to increase billing rates
for attorneys and paralegals by $5.00 an hour,in line with rate increase approved by Florida
Municipal Insurance Trust for attorneys handling property and liability claims; also,revision to
Agreement regarding timekeeper changes.
Q5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to Legal Services
Agreement with five law firms led by Morgan & Morgan,P.A. (Robbins Geller Rudman& Down,
L.P.; Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, L.L.P.; Kopelowitz Ostrow Ferguson Weiselberg Gilb;
and Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm,P.A.), outside counsel for litigation arising out of the opioid
epidemic,to adjust the insurance requirements in Paragraph 9.
Q6 Board granted approval to acquire the Tier III, IS lot located at 104 Jamaica Street on Duck
Key by paying off the tax lien of$5,703.19.
Q7 Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance creating a new Section 20-80 of the
Monroe County Code,requiring property owners to remedy deleterious discharges and infiltration
and inflow to all wastewater systems in the Florida Keys.
SUSTAINABILITY
U1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of revenue Grant Agreement SD0011
from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for $100,000.00 to fund the permitting and
procurement of a culvert for Canal 475 on Geiger Key; and the Design,Permitting and Procurement
of an organic removal and backfill for Canal 84 as part of the County's Canal Restoration Program.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
U2 Board granted approval to reimburse the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority in the amount of
$53,365.25 for 50% of the legal fees, generated by Lewis, Longman, and Walker, P.A.,to date for
the administrative challenge to the Turkey Point National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Permit.
PLANNING& ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
& CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
U3 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the Monroe County Building Official
to toll the time limits for commencement of construction and required inspections on building
permits for properties located on Duck Key's Harbour Island, Plantation Island, and Yacht Club
Island,which are affected by the FDOT 9-ton weight limit on Bimini Bridge,until 180 days after a
solution for delivery of materials,including concrete,is available.
RESOLUTION NO. 353-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
U4 Board adopted the following Resolution setting weight restrictions on certain bridges in
Duck Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 354-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
U5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Capital City
Consulting to provide lobbying services on behalf of Monroe County, specifically in the executive
branch of State government,to advance the County's pursuit of recurring funding for implementation
of the Florida Keys Stewardship Act, effective November 1, 2020.
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
U8 Board granted approval of a waiver of Purchasing Policy and granted approval and
authorized execution of a Contract with Aeration Technology, Inc. to replace the turf on the baseball
fields at Key Largo Community Park. The cost is $148,350.00 and will be funded by Unincorporated
Parks and Beaches Budget.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
U10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA)to formalize the Agreement for the County to reimburse
the FKAA for 50% of the legal bills from Lewis Longman Walker P.A. incurred in DOAH Case
number 20-2967 and 20-2968.
LOCAL DISASTER RECOVERY
Ul 1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order No. 4 with CDR Maguire,
Inc. to perform FEMA BRIC Grant Application Consulting Services for submission to Florida
Division of Emergency Management by November 12, 2020.
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,
Councilman Lewis, and Mayor Halle.
Il Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Councilman Lewis granting
approval to award the annual lump sum bonus to the Billing Staff in the amount of 10% of unloaded
base salaries for billing collections for Monroe County Trauma Star Air and Ground Ambulance
Transports;based on an average collection rate of 68.95%; for the period July 1, 2019 to June 30,
2020; as compared to the baseline collection rate of 33.7%. Motion carried unanimously.
12 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates granting
approval of the 2nd Renewal Agreement to the Contract with Bound Tree Medical LLC for medical
supplies, effective December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2021. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board of Governors, Fire & Ambulance District 1, adjourned. The Board of County
Commissioners meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval of the following two items (C3 & C24):
C3 Agreement with Guidance/Care Center for the Community Transportation for Disadvantaged
Program in the amount of$20,612.00; and Baker Act Transportation Service Program in the amount
of$165,000.00, for Fiscal Year 2021.
C24 Approval of Fiscal Year 2021 Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund Agreements,totaling
$56,822.00, as follows: Florida Keys Children's Shelter, Inc., in the amount of$9,429.00; Key
Bridge, Inc.,in the amount of$19,028.00; Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc.,in the amount of
$6,211.00; Guidance/Care Center, Inc., Heron,in the amount of$15,914.00; and Keys to Be the
Change, Inc.,in the amount of$6,240.00; for Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Programs.
The Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board recommended the programs to be funded by the Clerk's
Drug Abuse Trust Fund.
Roll call vote carried unanimously,with Commissioner Rice abstaining due to a conflict.
C15 Cary Knight, Director of Project Management, addressed the Board concerning approval
of the 2nd Amendment to Task Order with Bender& Associates Architects,P.A. to include asbestos,
lead, and mold abatement testing oversight during the construction phase of the project in the amount
of$11,200.00. Funding is provided by a TDC Grant and Division of Historical Resources Grant.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner
Coldiron granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
C45 Judith Clarke, Director of Engineering/Roads & Bridges, addressed the Board concerning
the ratification of emergency purchase from U.S. Flood Control Corp. for flood control equipment
for the Twin Lakes Subdivision in the amount of$53,602.00; and the Stillwright Point Subdivision in
the amount of$45,040.00. The following individual addressed the Board: Stephanie Russo. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
TAX COLLECTOR
El Sam C. Steele, Real Property Tax Manager,presented the Board with the Tax Collector's
excess fee check in the amount of$3,253,083.16 (with an advance of$1 million to the Board in
April 2020, totaling $4, 253,083.16).
COVID-19
J1 Bob Eadie, JD, Administrator& Health Officer for the Monroe County Health
Department; and Shannon Weiner, Director of Emergency Management, gave a COVID-19
update for October 2020.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
U9 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board on direction regarding Ordinance
No. 032-2020, the County's Mask Ordinance. The Board took no official action.
Mr. Shillinger and Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board
concerning use of County facilities. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cates
and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron to allow organized youth sports leagues to use county
owned outdoor facilities provided that the league has certified to the County that they have
waivers from the participants. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cates Yes
Commissioner Coldiron Yes
Commissioner Murphy No
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Carruthers Yes
Motion carried.
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
Lisa Tennyson, Legislative Affairs & Grants Acquisition Director, gave a Power Point
Presentation on the following two items (U6 & U7):
U6 Approval of Agreements with five food providers in Monroe County (1. Star of the Sea
Foundation, Inc; 2. Metropolitan Community Church Key West; 3. Florida Keys Outreach
Coalition, Inc.; 4. Burton Memorial United Methodist Church; and 5. Florida Keys Healthy Start
Coalition, Inc.)to respond to community's food insecurity needs arising from the COVID-19
public health and economic crisis, funded with Monroe County's CARES Act funds; and
authorization for County Administrator to enter into similar provider agreements for critical
needs using CARES Act funds in order to get programs and services funded as soon as possible
and expend CARES Act funds before the deadline date of December 30, 2020.
U7 Discussion and approval of proposed updated Allocation Plan for CARES Act funding to
reflect proposed allocations for Phases 2 and 3. The State is requesting that Counties provide
them with an allocation plan for these Phases, in order to position counties to be able access
these funds as expeditiously as possible given the short time frame in which the funds must be
expended (by December 30, 2020).
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Cates granting approval of Items U6 and U7. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
SOUNDING BOARD
S I George Smyth addressed the Board regarding the cost data behind the Stillwright Point
Elevation Project. Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; Ms. Clarke and Mr. Shillinger addressed
the Board. The following individual addressed the Board: Emilie Stewart. The Board took no
official action.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
P2 Rhonda Haag, Chief Resilience Officer, addressed the Board. Rachel Haug, Study Lead
& Acting Chief, Planning Resources Section Norfolk District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE), gave a Power Point Presentation of the newly revised$5.5 billion preferred alternative
developed by the USACE and the option for the County to select a Locally Preferred Plan under the
partnership agreement with USACE for investigating coastal storm risk vulnerability for the Florida
Keys. Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board. The Board took no official action.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
RI The second of two required Public Hearings was held to consider an Ordinance by the
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners adopting amendments to the Monroe County Land
Development Code to amend Section 130-75,the permitted and conditional uses of the Airport
District,to eliminate the conditional use requirement for public airports;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 (File 2020-081). There was no
public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Rice to
adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 035-2020
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
R2 A Public Hearing was held to consider an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners extending an Interim Development Ordinance as initially established on July 19,
2017 through Ordinance 012-2017, and extended through Ordinance 027-2019, for an additional 365
days to defer the approval of new applications or received applications that have not been fully
approved for Comprehensive Plan or Land Development Code Amendments,Development
Agreements (including 380 Development Agreements), and Minor and Major Conditional Use
Permits (excluding applications proposing only affordable housing dwelling units),with proposed
occupancy by "three unrelated people" or "two unrelated people and any children related to either of
them" of a dwelling unit, and applications utilizing the term"lock-out," commencing November 8,
2020,until the BOCC can review and possibly amend the Comprehensive Plan and Land
Development Code regarding the definitions of dwelling unit; household; family and the undefined
term "lock-out" of a dwelling unit; providing for expiration within 365 days of the effective date of
this Interim Development Ordinance or when the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code
amendments become effective,whichever comes first; providing for severability; providing for
transmittal to the State Land Planning Agency and the Secretary of State;providing for an effective
date (File 2020-066). Emily Schemper, Sr. Director of Planning & Environmental Resources; and
Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. There was no public input. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron to adopt the following Ordinance.
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 036-2020
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
R3 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution transmitting an Ordinance by
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners adopting amendments to the Monroe County 2030
Comprehensive Plan amending the Glossary to modify the definition of accessory use or accessory
structure, modify the definition of dwelling unit, delete the definition of family, modify the definition
of household, create a definition for kitchen, create a definition for lock-out unit, modify the
definition of transient unit; create a definition for wet bar; and amending Policy 101.3.5 to address
the term lock-out unit; 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 Comprehensive Plan; providing for an
effective date (File 2019-098). Ms. Schemper gave a Power Point Presentation. There was no public
input. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by
Commissioner Cates to table the item. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
R4 A Public Hearing was held regarding adoption of an Ordinance by the Monroe County Board
of County Commissioners amending Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.3.1 to allow
the interchangeability of mobile homes and RVs within Venture Out and eliminating the possibility
to transfer ROGO exemptions from Venture Out to other locations outside of the Venture Out
community, as proposed by Smith/Hawks, PL on behalf of Venture Out at Cudjoe Cay
Condominium Association. Ms. Schemper gave a Power Point Presentation. There was no public
input. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by
Commissioner Cates to adopt the following Ordinance with staff's proposed addition of detached
dwelling as follows:
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ROGO Allocations for rooms, hotel or motel; campground spaces; transient residential units; and
seasonal residential units are subject to Policy 101.3.5.
For purposes of this Policy, the redevelopment or replacement of any lawfully established unit
within the Venture Out Community,which is located in the Lower Keys at MM23 on Cudjoe Key,
that does not increase the number of units, above that which existed on or before January 4, 1996
shall be exempt from the permit allocation(ROGO) system. Policies 101.3.5 and 101.6.8 shall not
apply to Venture Out, and the units within Venture Out may be developed as either detached
dwelling, mobile home or recreational vehicle use through the approval of a building permit,
provided the following are met:
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of Policy 101.5.5, the interchangeability of detached
dwelling (permanent), mobile home (permanent) and recreational vehicles (transient)
uses may occur only within the gated Venture Out community with a managing entity
responsible for evacuation;
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 037-2020
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
C29 Richard Strickland, Director of Airports, gave a Power Point Presentation of the New
Concourse A Program at the Key West International Airport: demand triggers,justification,
methodology and implementation timeline. The preliminary design defined the project scope,
operational parameters, and phasing. The overall project includes programming, design,permitting,
financing, and construction. The program is comprised of several elements to improve the level of
service to passengers and tenants. Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board.
Cl 1 Mr. Strickland addressed the Board concerning approval of the Fiscal Year 2021 Airline
Rates and Charges for the Key West International Airport effective October 1, 2020. The rates are
adjusted as follows: Average Terminal Rental Rate $57.12 per square feet($0.03 increase); Landing
Fee Rate $3.43 ($0.65 decrease); and Checkpoint Security Charge $1.04 ($0.30 decrease). The
average Airline Cost per Enplaned Passenger will be $8.65 ($2.48 decrease from Fiscal Year 2020
mid-year review). The following individuals addressed the Board: Greg Sullivan,representing the
Key West Chamber of Commerce; Scott Atwell, and Bill Lay. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval of the item.
Motion carried unanimously.
C 12 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron
granting approval of the ratification of the State of Florida, Department of Transportation,Public
Transportation Grant Agreement No. GIQ04 executed by the Director of Airports. The grant
provides funding in the amount of$300,000.00 for Planning Studies at the Key West International
Airport,to be funded 50%FDOT; and 50% Airport Operating Fund 404. Motion carried
unanimously.
C 13 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval of the ratification of the State of Florida, Department of Transportation,Public
Transportation Grant Agreement No. GIQ05 executed by the Director of Airports. This grant
provides funding in the amount of$100,000.00 for Planning Studies at the Florida Keys Marathon
International Airport,to be funded 80%FDOT; and 20% Airport Operating Fund 403. Motion
carried unanimously.
C23 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval of the ratification of the State of Florida, Department of Transportation,Public
Transportation Grant Agreement No. G1P09 executed by the Director of Airports. The grant provides
$840,000.00 for Concourse A Design at the Key West International Airport,to be funded 50%
FDOT; and 50% Airport operating fund 404; and/or PFC Fund 406. Motion carried unanimously.
C26 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval of the ratification of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Memorandum of Agreement(MOA) as signed by the Director of Airports. Under the MOA the
Airport will procure and install all data cabling and electrical components required for the Automatic
Data Processing, Local Area Network, Data and Information Technology equipment and circuit for
the CBP facility located at the Key West International Airport, and the Airport will reimburse CBP
for all equipment and connectivity costs required to maintain continuous CBP operations at the
Airport. Estimated costs for the first year is $55,074.10; out-year annual recurring service costs are
estimated at $15,485.00; upgrades to equipment approximately every 3-5 years as needed. All costs
will be paid from Airport Operating Fund 404. Motion carried unanimously.
C27 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval of the 3rd Amendment to Contract with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for
Law Enforcement and Security Services at Key West International Airport,to set the annual
compensation in the amount of$2,430,265.00, for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. The contract is paid by
Airport Operating Fund 404. Motion carried unanimously.
C30 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval to apply to the Federal Aviation Administration for Passenger Facility Charge
Application 919 Funding for the Key West International Airport; and to accept public comment on
the County's application for 30 days upon the posting of the required Public Notice. Motion carried
unanimously.
C31 The following individual addressed the Board concerning approval to advertise a
competitive solicitation for a Commercial Short-term Loan to finance the cost to complete design of
new Concourse A at the Key West International Airport. The loan will be repaid from Passenger
Facility Charge Fund 406 (PFC 919); Airport Operating Fund 404; and/or future bond proceeds. The
Airport has received FDOT Grant G1P09 in the amount of$840,000.00 to fund a portion of the
design costs: Dotti Moses. Mr. Strickland addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron granting approval of the item.
Motion carried unanimously.
C32 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval to advertise a Request for Qualifications to hire a design team to complete the
design of new Concourse A at the Key West International Airport from 15%to 100%. The current
preliminary 15% schematic design only defined the project scope, operational parameters, and
phasing. Motion carried unanimously.
C33 Kevin Madok, Clerk of Court, Mr. Strickland, Mr. Gastesi and Mr. Shillinger addressed
the Board concerning approval to advertise a Request for Qualifications to hire a Financial Advisor
with experience in recent airport capital financing to assist the Key West International Airport with
financial techniques and options pertaining to the issuance and sale of Series 2022 General Airport
Revenue Bonds and Passenger Facility Charge backed debt related to the new Concourse A Program.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval of the item. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
C34 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for Construction Manager at Risk Services for
the new Concourse A Project at the Key West International Airport. Motion carried unanimously.
C35 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval of Purchase Service Order 11-EYW with Ricondo & Associates, Inc.,in the
amount of$119,000.00. Ricondo & Associates, Inc. in collaboration with Newton & Associates, Inc.
will be assisting in the development of a Feasibility Report in conjunction with the anticipated
issuance of Series 2022 General Airport Revenue Bonds for the new Concourse A Program at the
Key West International Airport. Motion carried unanimously.
C36 Mr. Strickland addressed the Board concerning approval of Jacobs Project Management
Co.'s Task Order No. 12/15-84 in the amount of$289,702.00 for Aircraft Overflow Parking
Design Phase 1 at the Key West International Airport. The project was identified in the Master
Plan completed in 2019 due to increased aircraft activity and the need for aircraft apron parking.
The Task Order is being funded by Airport Operating Fund 404. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the
item. Motion carried unanimously.
C40 The following individual addressed the Board concerning approval of Purchase Service
Order 2020/10-1 with Newton & Associates, Inc. in the amount of$275,000.00. Newton &
Associates, Inc. in collaboration with Ricondo & Associates, Inc. will develop a Feasibility Report in
conjunction with the anticipated issuance of Series 2022 General Airport Revenue Bonds for the new
Concourse A Program at the Key West International Airport: Dotti Moses. Mr. Strickland and Mr.
Gastesi addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and
seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
C41 Mr. Madok, Mr. Strickland, Mr. Shillinger and Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board
concerning approval of a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, delegating authority to the Director of Airports and approving the use of Key West
International Airport Operating Fund 404 and the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport
Operating Fund 403 to be used for promotional sponsorships. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to table the item. Motion carried
unanimously.
C44 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval of the 7th Amendment to the Conch Flyer Concessions LLC Lease Agreement at
the Key West International Airport to add a section to the lease regarding cooperation during airport
development activities. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY CLERK
02 Mr. Madok, Mr. Strickland, Mr. Shillinger and Pedro Mercado, Assistant County
Attorney, addressed the Board regarding the verbal month to month holdover lease with Greyhound
Lines, Inc. as the company has vacated the premises covered by the lease. The Board took no official
action.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK
C28 Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator; and Bryan Cook, Director of
Employee Services, addressed the Board concerning a waiver for Building Department personnel
of Personnel Policy 4.08, Section H, Certification Incentive Salary Increase B (d)that limits
certificate incentive salary increases to two per year,to encourage Building Department personnel to
seek additional licensure to provide streamlined services and encourage multi-disciplined licensure
for permit reviews and inspections. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron
and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the item with a limit of four per year.
Motion carried unanimously.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
D9 Mr. Wilson, Ms. Hurley and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning direction
about the future of the "Tiny House" Projects. The following individual addressed the Board: Eric
Engheben,representing I st Container Modular, Inc. The Board took no official action.
DI Tina Boan, Sr. Director of Budget& Finance, gave a report of Hurricane Irma finance
activity by the Office of Management& Budget.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
F3 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron
granting approval of the appointment of Nola Acker to the one "At Large" appointment to the
Tourist Development Council District V Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
GI Ms. Clarke, Mr. Wilson, Cheryl Sullivan, Director of Solid Waste Management, and Mr.
Gastesi gave an update on the bridges on Duck Key.
G2 Helene Wetherington, Director of Disaster Recovery, gave an update on Item Ul 1
(approved in bulk).
PLANNING& ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
& CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
K3 Ms. Schemper addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution reconvening the
U.S.1 LOS Task Force, including 2 representatives from the Department of Economic
Opportunity (Barbara Powell, Regional Program Administrator, and Justin Stiell, Planning
Analyst); 2 representatives from the Florida Department of Transportation (Neil Lyn, District
Statistics Administrator, and Gina Bonyani, Systems Implementation Office); 1 representative
from the County's traffic consultant, AECOM (Vivek Reddy, Traffic Engineering Department
Manager); and 3 County staff representatives (Emily Schemper, Sr. Director of Planning and
Environmental Resources, Janene Sclafani, Transportation Planner, and Judith Clarke, Director
of Engineering Services); allowing appointed members to designate alternates in the event of
their absence; and tasking the U.S.1 LOS Task Force with evaluating the LOS methodology and
potential updates to it based on the considerations identified in the Draft 2019 ATTDS. Ms.
Schemper and Ms. Hurley addressed the Board. The following individuals addressed the Board:
Dotti Moses, Stuart Schaffer, representing Sugarloaf Shores Property Owner's Association; and
Ken Kergel, representing Cudjoe Garden's Property Owner's Association. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron to adopt the
following Resolution with staff recommendation. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 355-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
N1 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution expressing the
support of the Board for the Florida Department of Transportation installing a permanent traffic
signal at U.S. 1 and College Road on Stock Island. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Resolution with the
changes recommended by Commissioner Rice, as follows:
Page 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA,IN
SUPPORT OF INSTALLING A PERMANENT TRAFFIC
SIGNAL AT US1 AND NORTH COLLEGE ROAD ON
STOCK ISLAND, MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN
PLACE PROVIDED SAID LIGHT DOES NOT ADVERSELY
AFFECT THE LEVEL OF SERVICE ON U.S. 1.
Page 2 and 3, insert after 1 lth WHEREAS
WHEREAS,the Commission is also concerned that the installation of this light_ may
adversely affect the level of service of traffic on this segment of U.S. 1, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida concurs
with Sheriff Ramsay's findings that the installation of a permanent traffic light at the intersection
of US and North College Road is in the best interest and public safety of the residents of, and
visitors to, Monroe County, Florida, provided that the light does adversely impact the level of
service on U.S. 1; and
WHEREAS, the FDOT recent removed the temporary traffic light at College Road and
U.S. 1; and
WHEREAS,the Commission would like to see that light reinstalled as a permanent traffic
light, provided that FDOT's traffic study demonstrates that the installation will not adversely
affect the level of service on U.S. 1.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida
hereby supports FDOT conducting a traffic study on the impact of
installing a permanent traffic signal at the intersection of US 1 and
North College Road on Stock Island. If FDOT's study
demonstrates that a permanent light will not adversely affect the
level of service on U.S. 1, the Board supports installation of such
a permanent traffic study.
Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 356-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
P1 Mr. Gastesi referred the Board to the County Administrator's monthly report for October
2020. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
QI Mr. Shillinger referred the Board to the County Attorney Report for October 2020.
Kathy Peters, Sr. Paralegal —County Attorney's Office; and Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board.
Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
CLOSED SESSIONS
L4 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the
matter of BOCC vs. Summerland Key Marina, LLC and George Secchiaroli, Case No. 2018-CA-
1205-K. After discussion,motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Rice to accept the settlement offered by Mr. Secchiaroli. Roll call vote carried
unanimously.
L2 Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that the Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Disaster Solutions v. Monroe County, 16th Judicial Circuit Case No. 2019-CA-32-K is deleted from
the agenda.
Mr. Shillinger requested that the following five items (L1, L3, L5, L6 & L7)be continued
to the November 17, 2020 BOCC meeting.
Ll 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.).
L3 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.
L5 An Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Sugarloaf Wi-Fi, Inc., etc., a Florida
Business Corp., vs. Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, etc., et al., Case Nos. 3D19-
0434 & 3D19-0224, Third District Court of Appeal, State of Florida, Lower Tribunal No. 17-0631-
K.
L6 An Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida v. Jerome Pfahning, Case No. 15-CA-214-K.
L7 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 of
Administrative Hearings Case Nos. 20-2967 and 20-2968.
Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to
continue the items (L1,L3, L5, L6 & L7)to the November 17, 2020 meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
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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