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The Florida.Keys Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Coldiron,District 2
Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
Sylvia J.Murphy,District 5
County Commission Meeting
October 21, 2020
Agenda Item Number: U.4
Agenda Item Summary #7482
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BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: County Attorney's Office
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Judith Clarke (305) 295-4329
No
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Resolution setting weight restrictions on certain
Bridges in Duck Key.
ITEM BACKGROUND: On or about October 4, 2020, the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT)inspectors' performed assessments and advised that the Bimini Bridge, Harbor Drive Bridge
and Seaview Bridges were deteriorating faster than anticipated and advised that weight restrictions
were immediately required. County staff posted signage with the weight restrictions at each bridge.
The weight restrictions imposed are 9 tons (initially this was limited to 3 tons but was increased to 9
tons after further analysis) on the Bimini Bridge and 10 tons on Harbor Drive Bridge and Seaview
Bridges. This Resolution sets the weight restrictions in accordance with Section 316.555, Florida
Statutes. The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners intends to make this Resolution
effective retroactively to October 4, 2020, the date the FDOT inspectors advised of the required
weight restrictions.
County staff is working to expedite the design and construction replacement of these bridges and is
also working to identify temporary strengthening solutions.
The Board of County Commissioner has authority and jurisdiction pursuant to F.S. 316.006 to
establish traffic control devices to guide, warn or regulate traffic and pursuant to F.S. 316.555 to
impose weight limits on bridges under the County's jurisdiction.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office shall enforce the weight restrictions in accordance with F.S.
316.55- Weight, load speed limits may be lowered; conditions precedent and as per 316.655-
Penalties
The following weight limits are hereby established for certain bridges:
Keys Bridges Weight Limit
Duck Key Bimini Bridge 9 Tons
Duck Key Harbor Drive Bridge, Seaview 10 Tons
Drive Bridges
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution.
DOCUMENTATION:
STAMPED Resolution setting weight restrictions on certain Duck Key Bridges (10/19/20)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: 10/4/20
Expiration Date: Until rescinded
Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
N/A
REVIEWED BY:
Judith Clarke Completed 10/13/2020 3:23 PM
Bob Shillinger Completed 10/13/2020 3:39 PM
Christine Limbert Completed 10/13/2020 4:08 PM
Purchasing Skipped 10/13/2020 3:13 PM
Budget and Finance Skipped 10/13/2020 3:13 PM
Maria Slavik Skipped 10/13/2020 3:13 PM
Liz Yongue Completed 10/13/2020 5:01 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 10/21/2020 9:00 AM
RESOLUTION NO. -2020
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
SETTING THE WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN
BRIDGES IN DUCK KEY AND AUTHORIZING THE
POSTING OF THE APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE.
WHEREAS, on or about October 4, 2020, the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) inspectors performed assessments and advised that the Bimini Bridge, Harbor Drive
Bridge and Seaview Bridges were deteriorating faster than anticipated and advised that weight
restrictions were immediately required, and County staff posted the appropriate signage with the
weight restrictions at each bridge; and
WHEREAS, this resolution sets the weight restrictions at 9 tons (initially 3 tons) on the
Bimini Bridge and 10 tons on Harbor Drive Bridge and Seaview Bridges in accordance with F.S.
316.555; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have authority and jurisdiction,
pursuant to F.S. 316.006, to establish traffic control devices to guide, warn or regulate traffic
and, pursuant to F.S. 316.555, to impose weight limits on bridges under the County's
jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Sheriff s Office shall enforce the weight restrictions in
accordance with F.S. 316.555- Weight, load, speed limits may be lowered; conditions precedent.
and as per F.S. 316.655-Penalties.; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners intends to make this
resolution effective retroactive to October 4, 2020, the date the FDOT inspectors advised of the
required weight restrictions; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Metropolitan Dade County v. Chase Federal Housing
Corporation, et al., 737 So.2d 494 (Fla 1999) that provides that a retroactive provision of a
legislative act is valid, so long as vested rights are not adversely affected or destroyed or a new
obligation or duty is created or imposed, or an additional disability is established in connection
with transactions or considerations previously had or expiated, the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners finds that this resolution may be retroactive; and
WHEREAS, County staff is working to expedite the design and construction of
replacement of these bridges and is also working to identify temporary strengthening solutions;
Resolution imposing weight restrictions on certain Duck Key Bridges
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
1. The following weight limits are hereby established for certain bridges:
Keys Bridges Weigh Limit
Duck Key Bimini Bride 9 Tons
Duck Key Harbor Drive Bridge, Seaview 10 Tons
Drive Bridges
2. The weight restrictions shall be posted, and County staff is hereby authorized
to post the appropriate signage.
3. The weight restrictions are effective retroactively to October 4, 2020, the date
the FDOT inspectors advised of the required weight restrictions, and remain in
full force and effect until rescinded by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 21st day of October, 2020.
Mayor Heather Carruthers
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Coldiron
Commissioner Craig Cates
Commissioner David Rice
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: KEVIN MADOK, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By By
As Deputy Clerk Mayor Heather Carruthers
MONROE COUNTY/
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ASSISTANT CO N1JT, I5 EY
DATE Resolution imposing weight restrictions on certain Duck Key Bridges
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County of Monroe fma Mayor Heather Carruthers,District 3
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The Florida Keys Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
Sylvia J.Murphy,District 5
County Commission Meeting
October 213, 2020
Agenda Item Number: U.4
Agenda Item Summary #7482
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: County Attorney's Office
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Judith Clarke (305) 295-4329
No
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Resolution setting weight restrictions on certain
Bridges in Duck Key.
ITEM BACKGROUND: On or about October 4, 2020, the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) inspectors' performed assessments and advised that the Bimini Bridge,
Harbor Drive Bridge and Seaview Bridges were deteriorating faster than anticipated and advised
that weight restrictions were immediately required. County staff posted signage with the weight
restrictions at each bridge. The weight restrictions imposed are 9 tons (initially this was limited
to 3 tons but was increased to 9 tons after further analysis) on the Bimini Bridge and 10 tons on
Harbor Drive Bridge and Seaview Bridges. This Resolution sets the weight restrictions in
accordance with Section 316.555, Florida Statutes. The Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners intends to make this Resolution effective retroactively to October 4, 2020, the
date the FDOT inspectors advised of the required weight restrictions.
County staff is working to expedite the design and construction replacement of these bridges and
is also working to identify temporary strengthening solutions.
The Board of County Commissioner has authority and jurisdiction pursuant to F.S. 316.006 to
establish traffic control devices to guide, warn or regulate traffic and pursuant to F.S. 316.555 to
impose weight limits on bridges under the County's jurisdiction.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office shall enforce the weight restrictions in accordance with F.S.
316.55- Weight, load speed limits may be lowered; conditions precedent and as per 316.655-
Penalties
The following weight limits are hereby established for certain bridges:
Keys Bridges Weight Limit
Duck Key Bimini Bride 9 Tons
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Duck Key Harbor Drive Bridge, Seaview 10 Tons
Drive Bridges
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution.
DOCUMENTATION:
Resolution setting weight restrictions on certain Duck Key Bridges
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: 10/4/20
Expiration Date: Until rescinded
Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
N/A
REVIEWED BY:
Judith Clarke Completed 10/13/2020 3:23 PM
Bob Shillinger Completed 10/13/2020 3:39 PM
Christine Limbert Completed 10/13/2020 4:08 PM
Purchasing Skipped 10/13/2020 3:13 PM
Budget and Finance Skipped 10/13/2020 3:13 PM
Maria Slavik Skipped 10/13/2020 3:13 PM
Liz Yongue Completed 10/13/2020 5:01 PM
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inspectors' performed assessments and advised that the Bimini Bridge, Harbor Drive Bridge and
Seaview Bridges were deteriorating faster than anticipated and advised that weight restrictions were
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316.555 to impose weight limits on bridges under the County's jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Sheriff s Office shall enforce the weight restrictions in
accordance with F.S. 316.555-Weight, load, speed limits may be lowered; conditions precedent and as
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