04/15/2020 Regular MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, April 15, 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.
TEMPORARY RULES OF PROCEDURE
Al Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning approval of a
Resolution ratifying and adopting rules of procedure for the conduct of public meetings via
Communications Media Technology during the declared State of Emergency due to the COVID-19
virus. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner
Murphy to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 069-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS AND DELETIONS
B 1 Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Rice
granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
D1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amendment to Lease Agreement
with Roberto Sanchez, Trustee of a certain Land Trust dated October 21, 1991, and Southernmost
Development, Inc., as Lessors, for the Public Defender's Office at the Professional Building,
providing for the annual CPI-U adjustment. Annual cost of the lease is $165,933.67 and is paid from
ad valorem funds.
D2 Board granted approved to rescind prior BOCC approval on November 20, 2019 (Item F-5)
for purchase of six Life Pak 15's and granted approval of the request to purchase four Life Pak 15's
from Sole Source provider Stryker(formerly Physio Control). The cost for each Life Pak 15 is
$27,400.65. With the addition of accessories and ProCare services,the total purchase cost is
$123,092.00. After the $20,000.00 trade-in credit,the final cost to Monroe County Fire Rescue is
$103,092.00 per the attached Purchase Quote.
D3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the I"Renewal Agreement, first of two
optional one-year contract extensions,with Life Extension Clinics, Inc. to perform annual physical
examinations of Monroe County Fire Rescue personnel in accordance with NFPA 1582.
D6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a one-year renewal Residential
Lease with a County employee for Location F, commencing June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021.
The monthly rental amount is $550.00.
D7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Affiliation Agreement with The
College of the Florida Keys for Emergency Medical Services practical and future potential
Paramedic Training for the period commencing on July 1, 2020 and ending on June 30, 2025
with Monroe County Fire Rescue.
D8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Key West
PD, LLC d/b/a Island Private Care and Monroe County Social Services/In-Home Services
Program for the period beginning January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020.
D9 Board granted approval to rescind the 2nd Amendment to the Agreement for Continuing
Professional Engineering and Surveying Services with F. R. Aleman and Associates, Inc. The
2nd Amendment renewed the Agreement for one additional year until October 21, 2020. The
consultant never returned a signed 2nd Amendment.
D12 Board granted approval to reject all bids for the replacement of the windows, doors, and
roof of the Historic Monroe County Jail at Jackson Square and re-advertise in a phased project
approach.
D13 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an annual Agreement with the
Monroe County Sheriff's Office to provide 320 square feet of office space at the Murray E.
Nelson Government and Cultural Center in Key Largo, Florida.
D14 Board granted approval of and authorized execution of the lst Amendment to State of
Florida, Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. G1237
providing an additional $1,250,000.00 for Retention Pond Modifications and Hangar
Development at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, to be funded 80% FDOT; and
20% Airport operating funds.
D15 Board granted approval and authorized execution of State of Florida, Department of
Transportation, Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement No.I for Grant No. GOR02
providing $1,000,000.00 in additional funding for a Storage/Maintenance Building at the Florida
Keys Marathon International Airport, to be funded 80% FDOT; and 20% Marathon Airport
operating fund 403.
D16 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Ajax Building
Company, LLC to provide Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Emergency Operations
Center at the Marathon Airport in the amount of$110,000.00 through a Florida Department of
Transportation Grant. This agreement is for Pre-Construction Phase Services.
D17 Board granted approval and authorized execution of McFarland Johnson Task Order No.
2020-02 in the amount of$590,556.00 for construction services for the Customs Facility—
Terminal Annex Repairs, Renovation & Equipment Project at the Key West International
Airport, to be paid 50%from FDOT Grant AQH10; 50% from Passenger Facility Charge 418;
and Airport Operating Fund 404.
D18 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of February 2020,
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
D19 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of March 2020,
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
D20 Board granted approval to rescind Agenda Item M-7 approved at the December 11, 2019
Board meeting; and granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Contract
with Innovative Interfaces (originally Polaris)to subscribe to SkyRiver, a bibliographic tool for
library cataloging, at a cost of$3,420.00 for set up/implementation and $4,275.00 annually for a
three-year subscription.
D21 Board granted approval of the amendments to the Monroe County Purchasing Policy,
which includes revisions to update and clarify policies,procedures and forms relating to the
procurement process.
D22 Board granted approval to purchase a one-year subscription to Userful Desktop Software
and Hardware for public access computers at the Monroe County Libraries from Userful
Corporation as shown on attached Quote No. EST11556. Total subscription renewal cost is
$18,957.25 for a one-year period beginning March 18, 2020. Said quote is incorporated herein
by reference.
D23 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the lst Amendment to State of
Florida, Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. G1009
providing $4,000,000.00 in additional funding for the Non-Aeronautical Use Building Project
(Emergency Operations Center-EOC) at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport to be
funded 50% from FDOT Grant G1009; and 50% from Federal Hazard Mitigation Grant and State
Emergency Management Grant.
31Pag e 014 15 20, 20,
D24 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 5th 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
$27,133.00, bringing the total WAP allocation from $451,791.91 to $478,924.91 for the period
of April 1, 2017 through September 30, 2020.
D25 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and for the Receipt of
Unanticipated Revenue:
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 070-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 071-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 292-2019 (OMB Schedule Item Number 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 072-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 293-2019 (OMB Schedule Item Number 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 073-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 294-2019 (OMB Schedule Item Number 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 074-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 295-2019 (OMB Schedule Item Number 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 075-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 296-2019 (OMB Schedule Item Number 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 076-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 300-2019 (OMB Schedule Item Number 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 077-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
4 P a g e 014 15 20,2 ,
Amending Resolution No. 304-2019 (OMB Schedule Item Number 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 078-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 306-2019 (OMB Schedule Item Number 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 079-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 307-2019 (OMB Schedule Item Number 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 080-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 312-2019 (OMB Schedule Item Number 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 081-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 315-2019 (OMB Schedule Item Number 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 082-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 318-2019 (OMB Schedule Item Number 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 083-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 319-2019 (OMB Schedule Item Number 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 084-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 320-2019 (OMB Schedule Item Number 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 085-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No.321-2019 (OMB Schedule Item Number 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 086-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 326-2019 (OMB Schedule Item Number 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 087-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 088-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
5 P a g e 014 15 20,2 ,
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 089-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 090-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 091-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No.344-2019 (OMB Schedule Item Number 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 092-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
D26 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Public Transportation Supplemental
Joint Participation Grant Agreement No. 1 to Contract No. GOU78 with the State of Florida
Department of Transportation providing $1,500,000.00 for Roof Rehabilitation at the Terminal
Building at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport to be funded 80% FDOT; with 20%
match to be determined.
D27 Board granted approval to issue a Bid Solicitation for Terminal Roof Rehabilitation at the
Florida Keys Marathon International Airport. The project will be funded 80%by FDOT Grant
GOU78; with 20% match to be determined.
D28 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to Task Order
with WSP USA, Inc. for Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the Key Largo III
Roadway and Drainage Improvement Project(Burton Drive and specified roads in the Harris
Ocean Subdivisions). This task order is being amended to add additional geotechnical scope on
Burton Drive in the lump sum amount of$6,960.00 for a revised total contract amount of
$356,054.71.
D30 Board ratified the approval to award bid and Contract with D.L. Porter Constructors, Inc.
in the amount of$2,931,223.00 for the Customs Facility —Terminal Annex Repairs, Renovation
& Equipment Project at the Key West International Airport to be paid 50% from FDOT Grant
AQH10; 50% from Passenger Facility Charge 418; and Airport Operating Fund 404.
D31 Board adopted the following Resolution to waive Section 7.01 C. of the Personnel
Policies and Procedures Manual regarding loss of annual leave that exceeds the allowable
maximum threshold amount for one year. Approval will result in the'use it or lose if action not
being applied to annual leave balances on April 1, 2020. The policy will reinstate as of April 21,
2021. Employees will need to reduce their balances to the maximum amounts by April 21, 2021
or will lose the amount over the maximum on that date.
RESOLUTION NO. 093-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
D32 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order No. 3 with CDR
Maguire, Inc. to perform FEMA Consulting Services for the County relating to COVID-19
effective March 16, 2020.
D33 Board granted approval to terminate a Local Agency Program Agreement with the
Florida Department of Transportation in the amount of$10,497.00 of emergency relief funds
from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the design of repairs to the embankment,
slope and guardrail on the No Name Key Bridge. Federal requirements and FHWA limitations
on reimbursable amounts make it more cost effective for the County to complete repairs utilizing
local funds.
D34 Board granted approval to terminate a Local Agency Program Agreement with the
Florida Department of Transportation in the amount of$3,577.00 in emergency relief funds from
the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the design of shoulder and embankment
repairs to SR 4A on Little Torch Key. Federal requirements plus FHWA limitations on
reimbursable amounts make it more cost effective for the County to complete the repair utilizing
local funds.
D35 Board granted approval of the ratification of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
AIP Multi-Year Grant Agreement/Letter Amendment for Grant No. 3-12-0037-060-2019 as
executed by the Director of Airports to expedite processing and FAA execution during the
COVID-19 crisis. The grant provides Fiscal Year 2020 funding in the amount of$2,800,000.00
($6,532,955.00 was received in Fiscal Year 2019) for the Rehabilitation of Taxiway A Pavement
and Lighting Construction Project at the Key West International Airport. The project will be
funded 90%by FAA; 5% FDOT; and 5%Passenger Facility Charge 418.
D36 Due to the events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Board granted approval for the
Mayor and/or the Director of Airports to execute Airports' Federal Aviation Administration and
Florida Department of Transportation Grants as received to meet deadlines for returning the
grants to the granting agency and expedite use of the grant funds. Grants will be ratified by the
Board of County Commissioners at the next commission meeting.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
E2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order No. 6A for a no-cost
extension to Task Order No. 6 under the On-Call Contract with Wood Environment and
Infrastructure, Inc. for Category B Canal Infrastructure Engineering Services; for the design,
permitting and procurement assistance for installing a replacement air curtain system at the
mouth of Canal 4266 located on Witters Lane in Big Pine Key to replace the air curtain
destroyed by Hurricane Irma; retroactively extended from August 27, 2019 through March 31,
2020.
71Pag e 014 15 20, 20,
E4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a revised Amendment to the
Agreement with Electrical Contracting Service, Inc. for the Big Pine Community Park Pole
Lighting Repairs, which will rescind the original amendment approved on September 18, 2019,
eliminate the alternates, and add Federal/FEMA provisions to the agreement.
E6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant Agreement with the State of
Florida, Department of State, Division of Historical Resources in the amount of$500,000.00 for
repairs to the West Martello Tower Citadel that was damaged during Hurricane Irma. There is no
local match required for this grant.
E7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant Agreement with the State of
Florida, Department of State, Division of Historical Resources in the amount of$138,932.00, no
match funds, for repairs to the Key West Lighthouse Giftshop & Keeper's Quarters Roofs which
were damaged during Hurricane Irma.
E8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant Agreement with the State of
Florida, Department of State, Division of Historical Resources in the amount of$482,550.00, no
match funds, for repairs to the Pigeon Key Commissary Building and Honeymoon Cottage which
were both damaged during Hurricane Irma.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
F1 Board granted approval of the appointment of Valerie Barth as the one "At Large"
appointment to the Tourist Development Council District V Advisory Committee.
F2 Announcement of one vacant position on the Tourist Development Council District 11
Advisory Committee for one "At Large" appointment.
F3 Board granted approval to rescind the Cultural Funding Agreement with Mystery Fest
Writers Forum, Inc. for the Mystery Fest Key West Cultural Event at the request of the Grantee.
PLANNING& ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
& CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
J1 Board adopted the following Resolution of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners waiving approximately $57,712.00 in Building Permit Fees for a total of sixteen
Affordable Employee Housing Dwelling Units comprised of six low income, five median
income and five moderate income, or below, to be constructed on a parcel located at 21585 Old
State Road 4A, on Cudjoe Key having real estate number 00174960-000000.
RESOLUTION NO. 094-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
J2 Board adopted the following Resolution of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners waiving approximately $28,856.00 in Building Permit Fees for a total of eight
Affordable Employee Housing Dwelling Units comprised of three low income and five moderate
income, or below, to be constructed on a parcel located at 5176 Suncrest Road on Stock Island
having real estate number 00132680-000000.
RESOLUTION NO. 095-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
J3 Board adopted the following Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners ratifying FEMA's updated Form 086-0-33 (12/19) for the Elevation Certificate
and Instructions, which was released and became effective February 21, 2020.
RESOLUTION NO. 096-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
J5 Board adopted the following Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners enacting a 100-day temporary emergency suspension of the acceptance and
processing of applications to the Planning & Environmental Resources Department; providing
for an effective date of March 15, 2020.
RESOLUTION NO. 097-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
K1 Board granted approval of the following expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust
Fund, as follows: $500.00 Key West High School Operation Graduation 2020—to help cover
expenses for the all night event that provides a safe, drug and alcohol free celebration to
recognize the achievements of our graduating seniors.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
M1 Board granted approval of Commissioner Rice's appointment of Jon Porter to the Duck
Key Security District Advisory Board, replacing William Grayden, with a term expiring March
18, 2023.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
01 Board granted approval of the County Administrator's monthly report for March 2020.
Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
02 Board granted approval of the County Administrator's monthly report for April 2020.
Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
91Pag e 014 15 20, 20,
03 Board adopted the following Resolution authorizing the temporary closing of the
northbound lanes of US1 from mile marker 98.2 to mile marker 100 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
for the annual 4th of July Parade sponsored by the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce.
RESOLUTION NO. 098-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
04 Board granted approval and authorized execution an amended Letter of Agreement with
Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade County, Inc. (CS)for a three-year period; authorizing CS to
apply for grants available for use in Monroe County; and cancelling the Letter of Agreement
dated April 19, 2018 as of June 30, 2020.
06 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amendment, under the On-
Call Contract with Wood Environment& Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for Category B Canal
Infrastructure Engineering Services, to incorporate Florida Department of Emergency
Management(FDEM)provisions; such that FDEM funding may be applied to work under this
Agreement.
07 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 1st Amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement with Broward County for financial support to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate
Change Compact to increase the amount from $50,000.00 to $75,000.00 for year three, totaling
$175,000.00 over three years; and 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.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
P1 Board granted approval of the County Attorney's monthly report for March 2020. Said
report is incorporated herein by reference.
P8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Kaplan, Kirsch
& Rockwell, LLP to advise and represent the County and the Airport with regard to federal legal
matters concerning rates and charges and federal requirements associated with Federal Aviation
Authority Grant Assistance related to the planned development of new facilities at the Key West
International Airport and any other matters as directed by the County.
P13 Board granted approval to accept Marsh USA proposal and renew Property Insurance
from Lloyds of London Insurance Company (Lloyds) and Landmark American Insurance
Company (Landmark), Hiscox Insurance Company, Westchester Insurance Company, Great
Lakes and Boiler and Machinery Insurance from Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance Company
(HSB); and for the Risk Administrator to execute all necessary forms.
P14 Board granted approval to accept proposal from Marsh USA and purchase Pollution
Liability Insurance through Ironshore Specialty Insurance Company at a cost of$75,000.00 for a
three-year policy; and authorize staff to sign all necessary forms.
101Page 014 15 20,2 ,
P15 Board granted approval of the purchase of General and Professional Liability Insurance
Policy with American Alternative Insurance Corporation for Bayshore Manor; and for the Risk
Administrator to sign all necessary forms.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
S1 Board accepted the report of Hurricane Irma finance activity by the Office of
Management& Budget. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
S2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with M. T. Causley,
Inc. to provide State required Building Inspection Services for the Plantation Key Courthouse
Project. This task order is needed due to the closure of the Village of Islamorada Building
Department and is for a not to exceed amount of$50,000.00.
SUSTAINABILITY
S4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order No. 7 for a not to exceed
amount of$50,000.00 under the On-Call Contract with Wood Environment and Infrastructure,
Inc. for Category B Canal Infrastructure Engineering Services for design of a culvert on canal
475 on Geiger Key located between Boca Chica Road, Sirius Lane, Star Lane and Vega Lane as
a Canal Restoration Project funded by Department of Environmental Protection Grant No.
SD009.
S5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Revenue Grant Agreement No.
SDO09 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for $50,000.00 to fund the
design of a culvert for canal 475 on Geiger Key as part of the County's Canal Restoration
Program.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVAL
D4 Judith Clarke, Director—Engineering, Roads & Bridges, addressed the Board concerning
approval of the 2nd Amendment to Contract with RS&H, Inc. for Construction Engineering and
Inspection Services for the Monroe County Roadway and Drainage Improvements Program to
exercise the one year renewal option to be able to issue task orders for Key Largo III and 1st and
Bertha Roadway and Drainage Improvements Projects, which are currently in design and were
included in the County Roadway Improvement Program that commenced in 2014. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Cates and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
111Page 014 15 20,2 ,
The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned for the Board of Governors, Fire
& Ambulance District 1, meeting.
FIRE &AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for the Fire & Ambulance District 1 convened. Present and
answering to roll call were Commissioner Cates, Commissioner Murphy, Commissioner Rice,
and Mayor Halle. Councilman Lewis was absent from the meeting.
Il Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to
rescind prior BOCC approval on November 20, 2019 (Item F-5) for purchase of six Life Pak 15's
and request approval to purchase four Life Pak 15's from Sole Source provider Stryker(formerly
Physio Control). The cost for each Life Pak 15 is $27,400.65. With the addition of accessories
and ProCare services, the total purchase cost is $123,092.00. After the $20,000.00 trade-in credit,
the final cost to Monroe County Fire Rescue is $103,092.00 per the attached Purchase Quote.
Motion carried unanimously.
12 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates granting
approval for the 1st Renewal Agreement, first of two optional one-year contract extensions, with
Life Extension Clinics, Inc. to perform annual physical examinations of Monroe County Fire
Rescue personnel in accordance with NFPA 1582. 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
D11 Ms. Clarke addressed the Board concerning approval of an Agreement with Pavement
Technology, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of$616,866.35 for application of Reclamite
Asphalt Rejuvenation Agent on recently resurfaced streets from Lower Sugarloaf Key to Little
Torch Key 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. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy
granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
D37 Sheryl Graham, Social Services Director, addressed the Board concerning approval of an
amendment of the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program's Local Housing Assistance
Plan to modify the existing Homeowner Disaster Mitigation Strategy (C) and change it to
Homeowner Disaster Relief(C); to modify the existing Affordable Rental Units - Disaster
Mitigation (F) and change it to Affordable Rental Units - Rehabilitation Disaster Relief(F); to
modify the Annual Report Code of Homebuyer Assistance (A) from 2 to 1. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Murphy granting
approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
121Page 014 15 20,2 ,
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator; and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board
concerning the following two items (El & E3):
El Approval to award bid and execute Contract with Triple M Roofing Corp. in the amount
of$803,600.00 for the replacement of the Gato Building roof which was damaged during
Hurricane Irma.
E3 Approval to award bid and execute Agreement with Coral Construction Company for the
Big Coppitt Fire Station 49 Building Irma Repairs in the amount of$95,320.00.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Murphy granting approval of the two items. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORT
G Richard Strickland, Director of Airports, Mr. Shillinger and Chief James Callahan
addressed the Board.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
& CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
J4 Emily Schemper, Sr. Director Planning & Environmental Resources, addressed the Board
concerning approval of a Resolution to reserve thirty-one Moderate Income Affordable Housing
ROGO Allocations pursuant to Monroe County Code Section 138-24(b)(2) for Gorman &
Company as authorized by owner DD MMR, LLC, for property located at 102200 Overseas
Highway, Key Largo, having property identification number 00086740-000000, until March 18,
2021. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by
Commissioner Rice to adopt the following Resolution as amended, as follows:
Page 1, Line 40:
WHEREAS, Gorman & Company is applying to the State of Florida Housing Finance
Corporation ("FHFC")per Request for Application ("RFA") 2020 208-2020-104 for SAIL and
Housing Credit Funding for the construction of workforce housing; and
Page 2, Line 21:
Section 2. The Monroe County Planning Department shall reserve thirty-one (31)
moderate income category affordable ROGO allocations, for the aforesaid project at 102200
Overseas Highway, Key Largo, currently bearing Property Identification Number 00086740-
000000, until March 18, 2021. At least 25 of the affordable dwelling units constructed on the
site using the reserved allocations shall be deed restricted at or below the low-income category
(80% of median).
131Page 014 15 20,2 ,
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 099-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
S6 Lisa Tennyson, Legislative Affairs & Grants Acquisition Director, gave a Power Point
Presentation summary and overview of federal relief/stimulus legislation related to the COVID-
19 crisis, and a breakdown of all of the various programs, benefits and assistance available to
workers, businesses, not-for-profits, individuals and families. Roman Gastesi, County
Administrator; and Kevin Madok, Clerk of Court, addressed the Board.
PLANNING& ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
& CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
J6 Ms. Schemper addressed the Board concerning approval of a Resolution by the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners enacting a temporary suspension of the expiration of
ROGO and NROGO allocation awards, issuance of allocation award letters, deferring
administrative relief application deadlines, and deferring the processing of new and existing
ROGO and NROGO applications and Planning Commission review for Quarter 3 of the
ROGO/NROGO Year 28 (January 14, 2020-April 13, 2020). After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt the following
Resolution. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 100-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
J7 Christine Hurley, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board concerning
approval of a Resolution requesting that FEMA extend flood remapping review process for
eighteen months. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded
by Commissioner Cates to adopt the following Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 101-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
05 Rhonda Haag, Chief Resilience Officer, gave a Power Point Presentation on approval to
accept the updated Unified Regional Sea Level Rise Projections (2020) of the Southeast Florida
Regional Climate Change Compact; and direct staff to utilize the updated projections as the basis
for sea level rise adaptation planning activities. Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Cates
granting approval of the item. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
141Page 014 15 20,2 ,
COUNTY ATTORNEY
P2 Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that there was no written report for April 2020.
Mr. Shillinger requested to hold a Closed Session in the matter of Roy's Trailer Park,
Inc. d1b/a Island Life Village v. Eric Noel and Marie Noel and Monroe County v. John Doe and
Jane Doe, unknown tenants in possession ofLots 1-108 ofRoy's Trailer Park, Inc. d1b/a Island
Life Village, Case No. 19-CA-175-K and read the required language into the record. Motion was
made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron to hold the Closed
Session at the regularly scheduled meeting on May 20, 2020 in Key West at 1:30 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as may be heard. Motion carried unanimously.
P3 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold 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
and read the required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and
seconded by Commissioner Rice to hold the Closed Session at the May 20, 2020 BOCC meeting
in Key West, Florida, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. Motion
carried unanimously.
P4 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
AshBritt, Inc. v. Monroe County, FL and Florida Department of Transportation, Case No. CA-K-
17-802 and read the required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Rice
and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron to hold the Closed Session at the May 20, 2020 BOCC
meeting in Key West, Florida, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.
Motion carried unanimously.
P5 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Donald Davis v. Monroe County, CA-M-04-379 and read the required language into the record.
Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron to hold
the Closed Session at the May 20, 2020 BOCC meeting in Key West, FL at 1:30 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as may be heard. Motion carried unanimously.
P6 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Monroe County BOCC v. Magnolia 101, LLC, et al., Case No. 13-945-P and read the required
language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by
Commissioner Rice to hold the Closed Session at the May 20, 2020 BOCC meeting in Key West,
FL at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. Motion carried unanimously.
P7 Mr. Shillinger requested to hold an Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of
Disaster Solutions v. Monroe County, 16th Judicial Circuit Case No. 2019-CA-32-K and read the
required language into the record. Motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Coldiron to hold the Closed Session at the May 20, 2020 BOCC meeting in Key
West, FL at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. Motion carried unanimously.
151Page 014 15 20,2 ,
P9 Motion was made by Commissioner Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Rice to
adopt the following Resolution amending Resolution No. 378-2019 authorizing the sale of up to
eleven vacant County owned lots on Duck Key to reflect the correct fund designation for monies
collected. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 102-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning the following three items (P10, P11 &
P12):
P10 Approval of a Contract with Adam Wintermyer to purchase a less than fee interest in
Block 9, Lots 4 and 5, Palm Villa(PB 1-89)with parcel number 00279000-000000; and a
purchase price of$37,500.00 for density reduction purposes.
PH Approval of a Contract with Tomas Hajdik to purchase a less than fee interest in Block
12, Lots 3, 4, 5, and 6, Pirates Cove (PB 3-18)with parcel number 00494490-000000; and a
purchase price of$99,999.00 for density reduction purposes.
P12 Approval of a Contract with Kevin Freestone and Lisa Thompson to purchase a less than
fee interest in Block 4, Lot 10, Cahill Pines and Palms (PB 3-94)with parcel number 00244190-
000000; and a purchase price of$97,500.00 for density reduction purposes.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Coldiron granting approval of the above three items and to establish a policy of
not pursuing the purchase of additional lots under this program until after the crisis (COVID-19)
is past. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Q1 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the renaming
of Nautilis Street to Nautilus Street in the Subdivision of Duck Key - Section 3 -Part 1 Plat
Book 5 Page 82 in Duck Key, directing staff to erect signage, and provide this Resolution to the
County's GIS database to reflect the renaming of the road to Nautilus Street. Mr. Shillinger and
Ms. Clarke addressed the Board. There was no public input. After discussion, motion was made
by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adopt the following
Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 103-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Q2 A Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of
the Monroe County Code for the provision of additional fire protection and permit requirements,
as well as set forth fees for periodic fire inspections; and approval of a Resolution approving the
161Page 014 15 20,2 ,
attached Exhibit A Monroe County Fire Prevention Inspection Fee Schedule. Chief Callahan
and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. The following individual addressed the Board: Sue
Heim. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Murphy and seconded by
Commissioner Cates to adopt the following Ordinance and Resolution with the following
amendment to the Resolution:
Section 2. Effective date. This resolution shall become effective
October 1, 2021.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Cates Yes
Commissioner Coldiron Yes
Commissioner Murphy Yes
Commissioner Rice Yes
Mayor Carruthers No
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 013-2020
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
RESOLUTION NO. 104-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Ll Robert "Bob" Eadie, JD, Monroe County Health Department Administrator, gave a
presentation on the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Bryan Cook, Director of Employee
Services, addressed the Board. The Board took no official action.
EMPLOYEE SERVICES
S3 Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board concerning ratification of a Resolution effective April
12, 2020 to set pay policies and practices for the COVID-19 emergency, which is different than
the County's typical emergency response pay Resolution 146-2013 for this unique event,
requiring county staff to classify time worked as no work on furlough, those having partial work
being partially furloughed, those having regular work being paid regular rate, and those working
hours away from home to be paid 1.5 times their hourly rate. The resolution includes provisions
related to Families First Coronavirus Response Act(FFCRA) Compliance and provides for
continuation of health insurance and other benefits for employees on full or partial furlough.
Tina Boan, Sr. Director of Budget& Finance; Mr. Shillinger, Mr. Cook and Ms. Hurley
addressed the Board. The following individual addressed the Board: Sue Heim. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Coldiron to
adopt the following Resolution, as amended:
171Page 014 15 20,2 ,
41h Whereas:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners now wishes to set such policies and
practices and implement them retroactively to April 12, 2020, the start of the current pay
ep riod.
6. Working i---- Employees working a+t4e;r reside ee (whether performing
regular duties or emergency response work) shall be paid according to the County's
normal pay practices, as described in Section 5 of the Personnel Policies and Procedures
Manual regarding Hours and Work.
7. We-ki f w, a fne Efni3leyees-who f ist to t,e their- , k%ee
tee-
7. The provisions contained in this Resolution shall take effect retroactive to April 12,
2020, the start date for the current payperiod. This resolution shall remain in effect until
repealed by the Board of County Commissioners.
9- 8. This resolution supersedes Resolution No. 146-2013 to the extent the two are
inconsistent, for the purpose of the COVID-19 event, only. In all other respects the
terms and conditions of Resolution No. 146-2013 shall remain in full force and effect.
9. The policies and practices described herein are not intended to, nor shall they,
supersede or conflict with any state or federal laws regarding compensation.
10. Severability. If Court of competent jurisdiction determines that any portion of
this resolution is unenforceable, the remainder of the resolution shall remain in full force
and effect.
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 105-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
181Page 014 15 20,2 ,
Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board.
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
_%cr��c <�� ccnccc =C/ K