Resolution 356-2020 RESOLUTION NO. 356 - 2020
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.
WHEREAS, a temporary traffic signal was installed by the Florida Department of
Transportation (hereinafter "FDO7") at USI and North College Road on Stock Island in Monroe
County, Florida in order to facilitate the ongoing Cow Key Bridge construction project; and
WHEREAS, in his August 12, 2020 letter to FDOT (attached hereto as Exhibit A.),
Monroe County Sheriff Richard A. Ramsay noted that his 2002 request that a permanent traffic
signal be installed at North College Road and USI was turned down by FOOT; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Ramsay stated "Over the years we have experienced a large amount
of traffic crashes at this intersection in addition to large back-ups of traffic trying to get out onto
US/. Since the temporary traffic light has been installed we have had no issues at all, thus
confirming that the need for the traffic signal exists and it effectively works:, and
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WHEREAS, Sheriff Ramsay has requested that the temporary traffic signal, which had
been installed at the intersection of North College Road and USI during the Cow Key Bridge
construction project, remain in place upon conclusion of the Cow Key Bridge construction project
until a permanent traffic signal can be installed; and
WHEREAS, in his written response to Sheriff Ramsay dated August 20, 2020 (attached
hereto as Exhibit B.), James E. Wolfe, P.E., Secretary, District Six, FDOT advised they "...have
scheduled a study after the ongoing project ends, so results are not skewed by abnormal traffic
patterns."and ' will also conduct an in-depth analysis of crash records as part of the study"; and
WHEREAS, while only approximately two (2) miles long, College Road is an extremely
dense and heavily trafficked road housing the following:
• Lower Keys Medical Center,our local hospital;
• Key West Health and Rehabilitation;
-- • Bay Shore Manor, an assisted living facility;
• College of the Florida Keys and its on-campus housing, Institute for Public Safety (basic
law enforcement academy),marine propulsion and welding buildings and dive lagoon;
• Florida Keys SPCA,Inc.;
• Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Theatre;
• Gerald Adams Elementary School;
• Monroe County's only Homeless Shelter known as "KOTS" (Keys Overnight Temporary
Shelter);
• Monroe County Detention Center;
• Monroe County Sheriff's Administrative offices;
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• Department of Juvenile Justice offices:
• City of Key West Department of Transportation;
• Sunset Marina and Condominium Residences, a housing development also providing
private boat slips;
• Key West Golf Club and its housing development;
• American Legion;
• Key West Tropical Forest& Botanical Garden;
• In addition to other private businesses providing services such as watersports,etc.
WHEREAS, the above list of facilities was intentionally included in this resolution to
document not only the extreme density on College Road but also to identify the categories of
facilities and services housed on College Road that are essential to the effective functioning of our
local government and provide vital services heavily utilized by the majority of the residents of
Monroe County, FL and the many visitors to the Florida Keys; and
WHEREAS, a series of four permanent traffic signals are located on US! heading into the
City of Key West beginning at the intersection of USI and North College Road in Stock Island:
• in-between North and South College Road regulating traffic flow not only
coming in directly on USI but also traffic flowing onto USI from MacDonald
Avenue which is also extremely dense with numerous housing developments,
businesses, restaurants and marinas;
• the intersection of USI and Cross Street
• the intersection of US I and South College Road; and
• what locals refer to as "the triangle", the sole entrance into or exit out of the
City of Key West where USI connects to Roosevelt Boulevard; and
WHEREAS,due to its proximity off of USI,North College Road provides an alternative
road for vehicles travelling into the City of Key West to circumvent the often "bottle-necked"
traffic congestion on US I between North College Road and South College Road at peak times by
eliminating the often lengthy wait to get through the first two traffic signals leading to the
"triangle"; and
WHEREAS,of major concern,the traffic congestion in this area of US I creates extremely
hazardous situations for vehicles attempting to enter or exit College Road from or onto USI
including critically time-sensitive access to and from the hospital on College Road by emergency
medical vehicles responding to and treating life-threatening injuries; and
WHEREAS, the traffic signal located at the intersection of South College Road and US I
that regulates the flow of traffic entering and exiting South College Road from and onto USI
appears to assist in providing a safer and more efficient flow of traffic; and
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. I; 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 I and North College Road is in the best interest and public safety of the residents of,and visitors
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to, Monroe County, Florida, provided that the light does adversely impact the level of service on
U.S. I; and
WHEREAS, the FDOT recent removed the temporary traffic light at College Road and
U.S. I; 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. I
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 USI 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. I,the Board supports installation of such a
permanent raffic study.
Section 2. The Clerk is hereby directed to provide a copy of this resolution to:
• Governor Ron DeSantis, State of Florida
• Representative Holly Raschein, The Florida House
• Senator Anitere Flores, The Florida Senate
• James E. Wolfe, P.P., Secretary, District Six,
Florida Department of Transportation
• Sheriff Richard A. Ramsay, Monroe County Sheriffs Office
• Terri Johnston, Mayor, City of Key West
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 21'day of October,2020.
Mayor Heather Carruthers Yes
Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Coldiron Yes
Commissioner Craig Cates Yes
Commissioner David Rice Yes
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy Yes
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0 MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
RICHARD A. RAMSAY, SHERIFF
EXHIBIT A.
August 12,2020
Mr.James Wolfe
District 6 Secretary
moo N.W.ttt Ave.
Miami,FL 33172
Via email,james.wolfe@dot.state.fl.us
Dear Secretary Wolfe,
A temporary traffic light has been installed at USt and North College road in order to facilitate the
ongoing Cow Key Bridge construction project.North College Road is a very busy road as it gives
access to the community hospital,college,marina,golf course,housing projects,assisted living
facilities,Sheriff's Office,County jail,DJJ,SPCA,Gerald Adams elementary school,County offices as
well as KW City facilities.
I normally do not champion new traffic lights as you are aware,but I have supported the need for a
light in that location since 2002 when I was the Captain for the Lower Keys'district. I had made a
request back then fora traffic light at USt and North College Road,but it was turned down. Over the
years we have experienced a large amount of traffic crashes at this intersection in addition to large
back-ups of traffic trying to get out onto USi. Since the temporary traffic light has been installed we
have had no issues at all,thus confirming that the need for the traffic signal exists and it effectively
works.
Please consider this request from my office,the City of Key West and the citizens of Monroe County
for this temporary traffic light to be left in place upon the conclusion of the Cow Key Bridge
construction project until a permanent light can be installed.
Sincer
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Rick Ramsay
Sheriff of Monroe County
CC: Craig Cates,Monroe County Commissioner District i
Greg Velez,Key West City Manager
Teri Johnston,Key West Mayor
Steven McAleamey, Director of Engineering City of Key West
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EXHIBIT B.
FDOT
Florida Department of Transportation
RON DESANTIS 1000 NW II Fh Avenue KEVIN J.THIBAULT,P.C.
GOVERNOR Miami,FL 33172-5800 SECRETARY
August 20,2020
The Honorable Rick Ramsay
Sheriff of Monroe County
5525 College Road
Key West,FL 33040
Dear Sheriff Ramsay,
Thank you for your August 12 letter requesting a permanent traffic signal on Overseas Highway at North
College Road. We value your insight and leadership by bringing safety issues up to our attention.
A preliminary review of crash data from 2013 until present does not suggest any crash patterns. We
observed a slight increase in crashes in 2020,but the crash frequency is still low. In general,some types
of crashes,such as rear end collisions,typically increase whenever a new signal is installed. The trend at
-- - - -the intersection after we installed the temporary signal as part of the on-going project is consistent with
our expectations.
We have already scheduled a study after the ongoing construction project ends,so results are not skewed
by abnormal traffic patterns. We plan to collect traffic counts and conduct field reviews in February
2021,at the height of tourist season, We will also conduct an in-depth analysis of crash records as part of
the study.
Please feel free to contact Ramon Sieffa at 305-470-5336 or email ramon.sierana,dot.state.0.us if you
have any questions about the traffic study.
Sincerely,
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James E. Wolfe,P.E.
Secretary,District Six
Cc: Craig Cates,Monroe County Commissioner District 1
Greg Velez, Key West City Manager
Teri Johnston,Key West Mayor
Steven McAleamey,Director of Engineering City of Key West
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November 4,2020
Honorable Governor Ron DeSantis
State of Florida, The Capitol
400 S Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32399-0001
Honorable Governor DeSantis,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 356-2020 in support of installing a permanent traffic
signal at O.S. 1 and North College Road on Stock Island, Monroe County, Florida in place
provided said light does not adversely affect the level of service on 11.S. 1.
'Ube Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting,held in formal session, on October 21, 2020. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
the Circuit Court& Comptroller&
ex-officio to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by: Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: Planning& Environmental
Engineering
BOCC
File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145
foicit-Idi Kevin Madok, CPA
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Clerk of the Circuit Court&Comptroller—Monroe County, Florida
November 4,2020
Representative Holly Raschein
209 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32399-1300
Honorable Representative Raschein,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 356-2020 in support of installing a permanent traffic
signal at U.S. 1 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. I.
The Resolution was adopted by die Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in fonual session,on October 21, 2020. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
the Circuit Court& Comptroller&
ex-officio to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by: Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: Planning& Environmental
Engineering
BOCC
File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Ronda 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145
/ , Kevin Madok, CPA
'r Clerk of the Circuit Court&Comptroller— Monroe County, Florida
November 4,2020
Senator Anitere Flores
406 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32399-1100
Honorable Senator Flores,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 356-2020 in support of installing a permanent traffic
signal at U.S. 1 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.
The Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting,held in formal session,on October 21, 2020. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at (305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
the Circuit Court&Comptroller&
ex-officio to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by:Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: Planning& Environmental
Engineering
BOCC
File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145
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SS;;;;;; Clerk of the Circuit Court&Comptroller—Monroe County, Florida
November 4, 2020
Jim Wolfe
Secretary, District 6 Office
Florida Department of Transportation
1000 NW I I lth Avenue
Miami FL 33172
Dear Mr. Wolfe,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 3,56-2020 in support of installing a permanent traffic
signal at U.S. 1 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.
The Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting,held in formal session, on October 21, 2020. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at (305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
the Circuit Court& Comptroller&
ex-officio to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by: Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: Planning& Environmental
Engineering
BOCC
File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantaeon Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145
, ,, Kevin Madok, CPA
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Clerk of the Circuit Court&Comptroller—Monroe County, Florida
November 4, 2020
Honorable Sheriff Richard A. Ramsay
5525 College Road
Key West FL 33040
Honorable Sheriff Ramsay,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 356-2020 in support of installing a permanent traffic
signal at I1.S. 1 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.
The Resolution was adopted by tlu Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting,held in formal session,on October 21, 2020. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
the Circuit Court& Comptroller&
ex-officio to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by:Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: Planning& Environmental
Engineering
BOCC
File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145
,,, Kevin Madok, CPA
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a; ' Clerk of the Circuit Court&Comptroller—Monroe County, Florida
November 4, 2020
Honorable Mayor Teri Johnston
PO Box 1409
Key West FL 33041
Honorable Mayor Johnston:
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 356-2020 in support of installing a permanent traffic
signal at U.S. 1 and Nord,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.
The Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting,held in formal session,on October 21, 2020. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at (30.5) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok,CPA, Clerk of
the Circuit Court& Comptroller&
ex-officio to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by:Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: Planning& Environmental
Engineering
BOCC
File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Flaida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145