11/17/2020 Regular MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Key West, Florida&
Via Communication Media Technology
A regular meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 a.m. at the Harvey Government Center and via Communication Media Technology. Present
and answering to roll call were Commissioner Michelle Coldiron, Commissioner David Rice,
and outgoing Mayor Heather Carruthers. Commissioner Craig Cates and outgoing
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy were absent from the meeting. Also present at the meeting were
Eddie Martinez, Commissioner-Elect District 3; Mike Forster, Commissioner-Elect District 5;
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.
PRESENTATION TO MAYOR CARRUTHERS
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
A/B Board gave a presentation to Mayor Heather Carruthers.
COMMISSION ORGANIZATION
C2 Kevin Madok, Clerk of Court, administered the Oath of Office to Eddie Martinez,
District III Commissioner.
C3 Mr. Madok administered the Oath of Office to Mike Forster, District V Commissioner.
Commissioner Martinez and Commissioner Forster took their seats on the dais.
C4 Bob Shillinger, County Attorney, addressed the Board. Commissioner Rice nominated
Commissioner Coldiron as Mayor. Roll call vote carried unanimously. Commissioner Coldiron
nominated Commissioner Rice as Mayor Pro Tem. Roll call vote carried unanimously. Board
adopted the following Resolution electing the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for the Board of
County Commissioners.
RESOLUTION NO. 357-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C5 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Forster to
adopt the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk of the Board to sign all
warrants, legal documents and any other necessary paper and documents; and stating that the
presently authorized signatures validating County checks are hereby continued for sixty days
from this date in order to meet payroll and necessary obligations. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 358-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
C6 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Martinez
granting approval of staff's recommendation of the Board of County Commissioners monthly
meeting dates for 2021. Motion carried unanimously. Said meeting dates are attached hereto.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS AND DELETIONS
D1 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Forster
granting approval of the Additions, Corrections and Deletions to the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
El Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring November 15-22, 2020 as National
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Monroe County, Florida.
E2 Presentation of Employee of the 3rd Quarter Award to Teresa Valdez, Assistant Branch
Manager, Big Pine Key Branch, Monroe County Public Library.
E3 Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring Wednesday, November 18, 2020, as
Election Worker Appreciation Day in Monroe County.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Mayor Coldiron and seconded by Commissioner Forster granting
approval of the following items by unanimous consent:
F2 Board granted approval of the Issuance (renewal) of a Class A Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to the City of Key West Fire Department for the operation of an ALS
transport ambulance service (including inter-facility transports on an as needed basis), for the
period December 10, 2020 through December 9, 2022.
F3 Board granted approval to purchase, through Florida Sheriff's Association Contract
(FSA20-VEF14.0), an ETR 2020 Ford F-550 Custom AEV Type 1 Rescue Ambulance to replace
a twenty-two year old Rescue Ambulance; and granted approval to purchase options from the
manufacturer through Florida Sheriff's Association Contract(FSA20-VEF14.0) at a price of
$232,054.00; and also granted approval for the Fire Chief to execute all necessary
documentation.
F4 Board granted approval for the Monroe County Public Library branches to close
Saturday, December 26, 2020, as is traditional when the December 25th County holiday falls on
a Friday.
F5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an updated Contract with Physician's
Health Center to allow increased rates for services provided by the vendor; and increases to
required liability insurance as required by Risk Management.
F8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Task Order with WSP USA, Inc.
under the On-Call Consulting Contract for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services
associated with the Bimini Drive Bridge (4904603) Replacement Project, in the not to exceed
amount of$473,170.14.
F9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amendment to Lease
Agreement with Salute Watersports, LLC for the Mobile Retail Merchandise or Service
Concession at Higgs Beach for a one-year renewal, with a CPI-U adjustment of 2.3%. The
monthly rent amount will increase to $521.22 per month, retroactive to October 16, 2020,plus
7.5% of the monthly gross taxable sales. Revenue to Monroe County.
F10 Board granted approval to purchase, through Florida Sheriff's Association Contract
(FSA20-VEF14.0), a Pierce Fire Engine to replace a thirty-two year old Fire Engine; and granted
approval to purchase options from the manufacturer on a sole-source basis at a price of
$538,116.00; and also granted approval for the Fire Chief to execute all necessary
documentation.
F12 Board granted approval and authorized execution of License and Easement Agreement
with Datapath Vertical Bridge 11, LLC to allow for short-term use of a portion of the Long Key
Transfer Station to locate and operate a temporary antenna facility, while a new tower is being
built, to replace the existing tower on Long Key which is on land leased from the County.
F13 Board accepted the report of monthly Change Orders for the month of October 2020,
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. Said report is
incorporated herein by reference.
F14 Board ratified and granted approval of the State of Florida, Department of Transportation,
Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. GIQ91, executed by the Director of Airports,
providing $300,000.00 in funding for the design and construction of the Aircraft Overflow
Parking Project at the Key West International Airport. The project was identified in the EYW
Master Plan, completed in 2019, due to increased aircraft activity and the need for additional
aircraft apron parking. The grant requires a $300,000.00 match from Airport Operating Fund
404.
F15 Board ratified and granted approval of the State of Florida, Department of Transportation,
Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. GIQ92, executed by the Director of Airports,
providing $300,000.00 in funding for construction of a two-lane access road to connect South
Roosevelt Boulevard to the Fixed Base Operator's fuel farm located at the Key West
International Airport. The grant match of$300,000.00 is funded by Passenger Facility Charge
Fund 406 (PFC 417).
F16 Board ratified and granted approval of the United States, Department of Homeland
Security, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Grant Agreement No.
70T02021T6114N089, as executed by the Director of Airports. The grant is for the Law
Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Program at the Key West International Airport. The
reimbursement amount will be made by the TSA at a later date, via an award modification, but
the rate is currently maxed at$20.00 an hour,per law enforcement officer, per day. The TSA
required that the grant be executed and returned no later than November 3, 2020.
F17 Board accepted the report of Airport Change Orders for the month of October 2020
reviewed by the County Administrator/Assistant Administrator. Said report is incorporated
herein by reference.
F18 Board granted approval to purchase a 2021 Ford F-450 Crew Cab Quick Response
Vehicle (QRV) from Alan Jay Fleet Sales, holder of Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) Contract 42021
120716-NAF & 06, in the amount of$72,626.00, for the Key West International Airport; the
QRV will be paid using FDOT Essential Airport Equipment Grant GOE47 (50%); and Airport
Operating Fund 404 (50%).
F19 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 8th Amendment to Agreement
with Buccaneer Courier to remove one stop at the request of the Department of Health.
F20 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 2nd Amendment to the Task
Order with Kisinger Campo and Associates Corporation for the Engineering Design and
Permitting for the Bimini Drive Bridge (4904603) Replacement Project to add Post Design
Engineering Services, in the not to exceed amount of$131,574.00. The revised total, not to
exceed, amount for this task order is $981,187.23.
F21 Board granted approval of an Amendment of the State Housing Initiatives Partnership
Program's Local Housing Assistance Plan to modify the existing Homebuyer Assistance Strategy
(A) language, allowing for Habitat for Humanity Homebuyer Loans to be in the first lien
position.
F22 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 7th Modification to the Low
Income Home Energy Assistance Program Agreement No. 17EA-017-11-54-01-019, FLAIR
Contract No. E1959, between the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners/Monroe County Social Services to extend the
agreement for a contract period of April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2021.
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F23 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Revocable License Agreement
with the Cudjoe Gardens Property Owners Association, Inc. for relocating placement of its
subdivision sign entirely on County property located at 20884 lst Avenue West, Cudjoe Key.
F24 Board adopted the following Resolutions for the Transfer of Funds and for the Receipt of
Unanticipated Revenue:
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 359-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 360-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 361-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 362-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 363-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 6).
RESOLUTION NO. 364-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 365-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 8).
RESOLUTION NO. 366-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 367-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 368-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 369-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 12).
RESOLUTION NO. 370-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 371-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 372-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 292-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 373-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 374-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 375-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 347-2019 (OMB Schedule Item No. 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 376-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 377-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 378-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 379-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 380-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 381-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 382-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 383-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 384-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 385-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 386-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 387-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 30).
RESOLUTION NO. 388-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item No. 31).
RESOLUTION NO. 389-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 335-2020 (OMB Schedule Item No. 32).
RESOLUTION NO. 390-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
F25 Board granted authorization to waive purchasing requirements under the emergency
exception provision in Monroe County Code 2-347(k) for the purchase of an Autonomous
Ultraviolet(UV) Disinfection System or UV Disinfection Robot from IP Program, LLC for the
Key West International Airport. The cutting-edge technology is also in line with
recommendations by Airports Council International North America to develop and implement
new technologies to mitigate the threat and spread of COVID-19 and future health related risks
which is critical to instill passenger confidence in airports.
F26 Board adopted the following Resolution setting weight restrictions on certain Bridges in
Duck Key.
RESOLUTION NO. 391-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
G2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract with the highest ranked
respondent Tetra Tech, Inc. for Environmental and Historical Review Services for the Voluntary
Home Buyout Program funded through Community Development Block Grant-Disaster
Recovery funds with no local match requirement.
G3 Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Proposals to seek a vendor who shall
utilize local commercial fishermen to provide Marine Debris Removal Services along shorelines
and nearshore waters affected by Hurricane Irma with funding provided through a no-match
Grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
G5 Board adopted the following Resolution adopting a policy against excessive force for
nonviolent civil rights demonstrations and to enforce applicable state and local laws against
physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such
nonviolent civil rights demonstration within its jurisdiction (none of which have been found), as
required for Community Development Block Grant Funding Programs in Monroe County in
compliance with state and federal requirements.
RESOLUTION NO. 392-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
G6 Board adopted the following Resolution by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners authorizing a time extension for temporary emergency housing for relief workers
at the Big Pine United Methodist Church on property located at 280 Key Deer Boulevard, Big
Pine Key and bearing parcel identification number 00111450-000000 until April 1, 2022.
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RESOLUTION NO. 393-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
G7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement with Aktiv
Construction Group, in the amount of$68,999.00, for the Key Largo Public Library Carpet
Repairs which was damaged during Hurricane Irma.
G8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the lst Change Order to the Contract
with Pedro Falcon Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $53,836.00, for the Marathon Tax
Collector Building Emergency Shoring Project. This building was damaged during Hurricane
Irma.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
H1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following District I Destination
Event Funding Agreements for Fiscal Year 2021, totaling $392,000.00, as follows:
Organization Event Name Funds Allocated
Monroe County Commercial Fishermen, Florida Keys Seafood Festival- 161h Annual $10,000.00
Inc.
International Women's Flag Football Kelly McGillis Classic $10,000.00
Association,Inc.
Mote Marine Laboratory,Inc. Ocean Fest- llth Annual $10,000.00
Key West Art and Historical Society,Inc. Tennessee William Birthday Celebration $10,000.00
The College of the Florida Keys and the CFK Swim Around Key West, Open Water $10,000.00
Letters "CFK" Swim, Swim Meets
Conch Republic Independence Celebration, Conch Republic Independence Celebration $17,000.00
LLC (CRIC 2021)-39th Annual
Hemingway 5K Sunset Run&Paddleboard Hemingway 5K Sunset Run&Paddleboard $10,000.00
Race LLC Race
Sunrise Rotary Foundation of Key West, Key West Brew Fest $17,000.00
Inc.
Key West Film Festival Corporation Key West Film Festival $17,000.00
The Lodging Association of the Florida Key West Holiday Fest $35,000.00
Keys and Key West,Inc.
Key West Promotions,Inc. Key West Lobsterfest-25th Annual $10,000.00
Key West Business Guild,Inc. Key West Pride 2021 $25,000.00
MultiRace LLC Key West Triathlon(TRIKW) $17,000.00
Key West Trading Company LLC Key West Whiskey Festival $10,000.00
Ohwook! Productions,Inc. Mile 0 Fest $50,000.00
Bourbon Street Pub,Inc. New Year's Eve Shoe Drop $17,000.00
Key West Art and Historical Society,Inc. Pa io Kinetic Sculpture Parade $10,000.00
Rams Head Promotions of Key West LLC Rams Head Presents $35,000.00
MultiRace LLC Southernmost Marathon-The Key West $10,000.00
RunningFestival
We've Got The Keys The Key Lime Festival $35,000.00
Key West Business Guild,Inc. Tropical Heat 2021 $10,000.00
Key West Business Guild,Inc. Womenfest 2021 $17,000.00
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H2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following District I Turnkey
Event Funding Agreements for Fiscal Year 2021, totaling $295,000.00, as follows:
Organization Event Name Funds Allocated
Key West Tourist Development Association,Inc. Fantasy Fest $120,000.00
Bauer Restaurant,Inc. Key West Songwriters Festival $100,000.00
Race World Offshore,LLC RWO Offshore World Championship $75,000.00
H3 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following District II Destination
Event Funding Agreement for Fiscal Year 2021, totaling $15,000.00, as follows:
Or anization I Event Name I Funds Allocated
Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce,Inc. I Underwater Music Festival-37th Annual 1 $15,000.00
H4 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following District III Destination
Event Funding Agreements, totaling $90,000.00, as follows:
Organization Event Name Funds Allocated
Island Community Church,Inc. Island Boat Show $10,000.00
The Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce,Inc. Original Marathon Seafood Festival $40,000.00
Keys Area Interdenominational Resources,Inc. Sombrero Beach Run $10,000.00
Marathon BPW Foundation,Inc. Taste of the Islands $20,000.00
Hawks Cay Resort Heroes Salute Weekend $10,000.00
H5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following District IV Destination
Event Funding Agreement, totaling $35,000.00, as follows:
Organization Event Name Funds Allocated
Islamorada Chamber of Commerce,Inc. Island Fest-30th Annual $15,000.00
Reef Environmental Education Foundation,Inc. Keys Lionfish Derby&Festival $10,000.00
Mote Marine Laboratory,Inc. Ocean Fest-4th Annual $10,000.00
H6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following District IV Turnkey
Event Funding Agreements, totaling $50,000.00, as follows:
Organization Event Name Funds Allocated
Islamorada Running Company LLC Islamorada Half Marathon, 1 OK,5K and $20,000.00
Beach N Beer Mile
Friends of the Pool,Inc. Swim for Alligator Lighthouse $30,000.00
H7 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following District V Destination
Event Funding Agreements, totaling $45,000.00, as follows:
Organization Event Name Funds Allocated
Rotary Club of Key Largo Charitable Events,Inc. Key Largo Brew on the Bay $15,000.00
HNO Productions Inc. Key Largo Bridge Run $15,000.00
Reef Environmental Education Foundation,Inc. REEF Fest 2021 $15,000.00
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H8 Board granted approval and authorized execution of District V Turnkey Event Funding
Agreements, totaling $40,000.00, as follows:
Or anization I Event Name Funds Allocated
Upper Keys Community Pool,Inc. I Orange Bowl Swim Classic and Winter Training $40,000.00
H9 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the lst Amendment to Agreement
with Two Oceans Digital to revise Scope of Service to include implementation of online booking
system and associated cost.
H10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following Multi District
Destination Event Funding Agreements, totaling $149,500.00, as follows:
Organization Event Name Funds Allocated
Dolce Events LLC Key West Food and Wine Festival $22,000.00
Key West Half Marathon LLC 23rd Annual Key West Half Marathon&5K $32,500.00
Key West Police Athletic League,Inc. Mango Fest Key West $15,000.00
TSR Adventures,Inc. SMART Ride 18 $20,000.00
Key West Tourist Development Fantasy Fest $60,000.00
Association,Inc.
H11 Board granted approval of and authorized execution of the lst Amendment to Agreement
with Friends of the Pool, Inc. to revise Scope of Services and reduce funding allocation to
$20,000.00.
PLANNING& ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
& CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
M3 Board adopted the following Resolution establishing the monetary value of$31,562.00
per point, for payment to Monroe County's Land Acquisition Fund, for an applicant to
voluntarily choose to participate and receive additional points (maximum of 2 for $63,124.00)
within the Rate of Growth Ordinance/Non-Residential Rate of Growth Ordinance
(ROGO/NROGO) Allocation Systems.
RESOLUTION NO. 394-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
M4 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 Florida Department of Transportation 10-ton
weight limit on Bimini Bridge, Harbor Drive Bridge, and Seaview Bridge, until 180 days after a
solution for delivery of materials, including concrete, is available.
RESOLUTION NO. 395-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
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M5 Board adopted the following Resolution of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners waiving approximately $530,712.00 in building permit fees for a total of 280
affordable employee housing dwelling units comprised of 70 low-income, 98 median-income,
and 112 moderate-income, or below, to be constructed on parcels located at 6325 First Street,
6125 Second Street, and 5700 Laurel Avenue, on Stock Island having parcel identification
numbers 00124550-000000, 00124560-000000, and 00124540-000000.
RESOLUTION NO. 396-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
M6 Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Monroe County Code
Section 6-103, eliminating the 60-day permit expiration for demolition permits; the inability of
the Building Official to extend a demolition permit; and outdated wording related to permits and
inspections that require inspections to occur every 180 days to maintain a building permit's
validity to be consistent with the Florida Building Code and other permit types.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEM
01 Board granted approval of Commissioner Forster's appointment of Mr. David Ritz to the
Monroe County Planning Commission, as replacement for Mr. Ron Miller, with a term expiring
no later than February 19, 2025.
02 Board granted approval of Commissioner Martinez's appointment of Mr. George Neugent
to the Monroe County Planning Commission, as replacement for Mr. Tom Coward, with a term
expiring no later than February 19, 2025.
COUNTY CLERK
P1 Board granted approval of Tourist Development Council expenses for the month of
October 2020, as follows: Advertising, in the amount of$2,073,771.41; Bricks & Mortar
Projects, in the amount of$1,098,594.13; Events, in the amount of$54,333.62; Office Supplies
& Operating Costs, in the amount of$24,893.85; Personnel Services, in the amount of
$135,944.63; Public Relations, in the amount of$83,006.85; Sales & Marketing, in the amount
of$124,411.31; Telephone &Utilities, in the amount of$24,846.85; Travel, in the amount of
$22.58; and Visitor Information Services, in the amount of$83,485.58.
P2 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.
P3 Board accepted the FKAA invoices for the fiscal year(to include salaries), relating to the
Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System Project. The invoices under $50,000.00 are being provided
for information only. Said invoices are incorporated herein by reference.
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P4 Board granted approval of BOCC Warrants 10076012-10077315, (PR Checks), 3134616-
3135823 (PR Voucher), 26431-26529 (WC) for the month of October 2020, as follows: 001
General Fund, in the amount of$7,531,559.81; 101 Fine & Forfeiture, in the amount of
$4,594,624.07; 102 Road/Bridges, in the amount of$302,397.30; 115 Tourist Development
Council-Two Penny, in the amount of$377,096.69; 116 TDC - Admin Promo 2 Cent, in the
amount of$550,462.90; 117 TDC - District 1 Third Cent, in the amount of$1,869,829.01; 118
TDC - District 2 Third Cent, in the amount of$159,449.60; 119 TDC -District 3 Third Cent, in
the amount of$273,741.74; 120 TDC - District 4 Third Cent, in the amount of$151,966.46; 121
TDC - District 5 Third Cent, in the amount of$347,160.03; 125 Grant Fund, in the amount of
$1,244,571.24; 130 Impact Fees/Roadways, in the amount of$9,354.00; 141 Fire/Ambulance, in
the amount of$721,094.33; 147 Unincorporated Service, in the amount of$109,585.43; 148
Planning Building, in the amount of$575,693.76; 149 Municipal Policing, in the amount of
$596,963.66; 150 E911 Enhancement Fund, in the amount of$40,524.14; 152 Duck Key
Security, in the amount of$22,614.19; 153 Local Housing Assistance, in the amount of
$184,564.85; 157 Boating Improvement Fund, in the amount of$40,851.32; 158 Miscellaneous
Special Revenue Fund, in the amount of$66,846.43; 160 Environmental Restoration, in the
amount of$27,095.52; 162 Law Enforcement Trust-600, in the amount of$2,000.00; 163 Court
Facilities, in the amount of$21,766.29; 164 Drug Facilities Fees, in the amount of$407,961.68;
180 Building Funds, in the amount of$407,961.68; 207 2003 Revenue Bonds, in the amount of
$1,330,185.32; 304 1 Cent Infrastructure, in the amount of$834,406.76; 312 Cudjoe Regional
WW Project, in the amount of$6,813.48; 314 Series 2014 Revenue Bonds, in the amount of
$2,001,904.07; 401 Card Sound Bridge, in the amount of$13,447.46; 403 Marathon Airport, in
the amount of$115,483.58; 404 Key West Intl Airport, in the amount of$955,127.48; 406 PFC
& Operating Restrictions, in the amount of$1,912,114.68; 414 MSD Solid Waste, in the amount
of$1,547,679.79; 501 Workers' Compensation, in the amount of$282,209.94; 502 Group
Insurance Fund, in the amount of$1,742,980.76; 503 Risk Management Fund, in the amount of
$234,317.17; 504 Fleet Management Fund, in the amount of$178,432.95; and 610 Fire/EMS
LOSAP Trust Fund, in the amount of$2,370.00.
P5 Board granted approval of the minutes from the August 19, 2020 regular meeting. Said
minutes are incorporated herein by reference.
P6 Board granted approval to dispose of Fiscal Year 2015 Disbursement Records.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Q2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of Task Order 408, in the amount of
$100,000.00, for design of Muck Removal and Backfill Restoration Project on Canal 84 in
Rock Harbor in Key Largo; and permitting of Canal 475 on Geiger Key funded by the
Department of Environmental Protection Grant SDO11, under the On-Call Contract with Wood
Environment& Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for Category B Canal Infrastructure Engineering
Services.
Q4 Board granted approval of the publication of official County Holidays for 2021. Said
publication is attached hereto.
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Q5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the 3rd Amendment with Wood
Environment& Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. to extend the contract time by one year, to
December 13, 2021, at no cost under the General Project Management Services On-Call
Contract, for Category A Canal Master Planning Services.
Q6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the lst Amendment to Contract with
HDR, Inc. for the Roads Vulnerability Analysis and Capital Plan for county-maintained roads
and related services to extend the contract from September 21, 2021 to December 21, 2021, at no
cost.
Q7 Board granted approval of a Grant Application to Department of Environmental
Protection as part of their Resilience Planning Grant Program to develop a Natural Resources
Adaptation Plan; requesting $75,000.00 in grant funds; offering $67,000.00 in budgeted match
funds; totaling $142,000.00 in project costs; and granted approval to be retroactive to the grant
submittal date of October 9, 2020.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
R2 Board granted authorization to initiate litigation against Raymond Reigadas and Christine
Reigadas and their property, 325 Calusa Street, 4412, Key Largo, Florida, to seek compliance
with the County Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case Number
CE18120020.
R3 Board granted authorization to initiate litigation against Juan M. Villalobos and Mairma
Perez and their property, 21 Jenny Lane, Key Largo, Florida, to seek compliance with the
County Code and enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case Number CE18120015.
R4 Board granted authorization to initiate litigation against Emmanuel Pacin and his
property, 31175 Avenue F, Big Pine Key, Florida, to seek compliance with the County Code and
enforce the lien(s) arising from Code Compliance Case Number CE19020033.
R5 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Settlement Agreement in Monroe
County v. Summerland Key Marina, LLC and George Secchiaroli, Case No. 18-CA-1205-K.
R6 Board adopted the following Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 299-2017 and
amending the County's rules for conducting public meetings by means of communications media
technology.
RESOLUTION NO. 397-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
U1 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an annual Agreement with Anfield
Consulting, Inc. for lobbying services on behalf of Monroe County in the legislative and
executive branches of state government effective December 1, 2020 for $60,000.00.
AIRPORTS
U2 Board granted approval and authorized execution of the lst Amendment to Rental Car
Concession Agreement with Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC at the Key West
International Airport to remove current ticket counter space 4142 (36 sq. ft.); add ticket
counter/office space 4101 (328 sq. ft.); add 39 additional ready return parking spaces; and correct
the term of the concession fee from calendar year to contract year. The reassigned office and
parking spaces will provide the airport with $160,343.00 in additional revenue per year.
BUDGET & FINANCE
U3 Board granted approval to ratify the 1st Amendment to the federally funded Subaward
and Grant Agreement between Monroe County and Florida Division of Emergency Management
for CARES Act Funding.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
U4 Board granted approval to initiate litigation against Island Aeroplane Tours in order to
reclaim premises at Key West International Airport.
AIRPORTS
U5 Board granted approval to waive three minor bid irregularities and granted approval to
award bid and Contract to Design Center, Inc., in the amount of$319,500.00 for the Florida
Keys Marathon International Airport Terminal Interior Rehabilitation Project. The project is
funded by State FDOT Grant GIP52 (80%); and Marathon Airport Operating Fund 403 (20%).
FACILITIES
U6 Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Revocable License Agreement
with Monroe County Sheriffs Office to install a boat lift on and allow access to County owned
property at 2945-2975 Overseas Highway A, B & C, in Marathon, to utilize the property for
maintaining a Sheriffs boat in the Middle Keys area.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
U8 Board granted approval of an Employment Agreement and confirmation of Euridices
Sarmiento as Executive Assistant to Commissioner Eddie Martinez; and authorization for the
County Administrator, or his designee, to sign the employment agreement.
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U9 Board granted approval of an Employment Agreement and confirmation of Corie E.
McGraw as Executive Assistant to Commissioner Mike Forster; and authorization for the County
Administrator, or his designee, to sign the employment agreement.
EMPLOYEE SERVICES
U10 Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the Contract with
Capital Rx, the County's pharmacy provider, expanding the scope of services and cost to include
an additional configuration necessary to establish electronic data feeds for benefit selection,
claims management, and billing with the Workday ERP Software System currently being
implemented by the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, and also changing
the frequency for billing from biweekly to weekly.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Ul 1 Board granted approval of waiver of the Purchasing Policy and granted approval of an
emergency purchase with Schneider Electric Engineering Services, LLC for the Demand Load
Metering Analysis at the Monroe County Detention Center on Stock Island.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Q8 Tina Boan, Sr. Director of Budget &Finance, addressed the Board. Hank Fishkind,Ph.D.,
representing PFM Financial Advisors, LLC, gave a Power Point Presentation on the Outlook for
Key Revenues for Monroe County, Fiscal Years 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator; and Kimberly Matthews, Sr. Director of Strategic
Planning, addressed the Board.
Q9 Ms. Boan addressed the Board. Sergio Masvidal, Managing Director, PFM Financial
Advisors LLC, gave a Power Point Presentation, regarding potential financing for resilience
projects related to road elevation for sea level rise, flooding issues and stormwater management.
Mr. Gastesi and Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. The following individuals addressed the
Board: Andrew Sikora and George Smyth.
Q10 Rhonda Haag, Chief Resilience Officer, addressed the Board. Camille Pawlik,representing
Government Services Group, Inc., gave a Power Point Presentation regarding a potential Special
Assessment Program for the Key Largo Twin Lakes Subdivision and Big Pine Key Sands
Subdivision Sea Level Rise Roads Adaptation Pilot Projects. Mr. Gastesi, Ms. Boan and Mr.
Shillinger addressed the Board. The following individual addressed the Board: Stephanie Russo.
After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner
Forster directing staff to pursue the assessment. Motion carried unanimously.
HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY
G1 Ms. Boan addressed the Board concerning the report of Hurricane Irma finance activity
by the Budget& Finance Office.
COVID-19
L1 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 November 2020. Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board.
RESOLUTION NO. 398-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
L3 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Forster to
ratify and granted approval of Coronavirus Relief Fund Agreement 4078-2020 between Florida
Housing Finance Corporation and Monroe County BOCC/Social Services in the amount of
$638,069.00 for the contract period of July 28, 2020 through March 31, 2021. Motion carried
unanimously.
L4 Sheryl Graham, Sr. Director of Social Services; and Lisa Tennyson, Legislative Affairs &
Grants Acquisition Director, addressed the Board concerning the ratification and approval of the
1st Amendment to Coronavirus Relief Fund Agreement 4078-2020 between the Florida Housing
Finance Corporation and Monroe County BOCC/Social Services which provides for a potential
second disbursement of funds for the period October 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021, increasing
the total allocation of$638,069.00 by $300,919.00, for a total amount of$938,988.00. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Martinez
granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
L5 Mr. Shillinger, Maria Slavik, CPM Risk Administrator; and Kevin Wilson, Assistant
County Administrator, addressed the Board concerning further direction regarding the use of
County facilities during pandemic for events beyond youth outdoor sports. The Board took no
official action.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
S1 A Public Hearing was held to consider an application for issuance of a Class B Certificate
of Public Convenience and Necessity to Ride Mobile Transportation, for the operation of a BLS
Transport Service (non-emergency) for all geographical locations in Monroe County, Florida, for
the period November 18, 2020 through November 17, 2022. The following individual addressed
the Board: John Johnson, City of Marathon Fire Chief. Mr. Shillinger and Chief James Callahan
addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Forster and
seconded by Commissioner Rice granting approval of the item but carving out the City of
Marathon. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
S2 A Public Hearing was held to consider an application for issuance of a Class B Certificate
of Public Convenience and Necessity to Lyn Tiger LLC, for the operation of a BLS Transport
Service (non-emergency) for all geographical locations in Monroe County Florida, for the period
November 18, 2020 through November 17, 2022. The following individual addressed the Board:
John Johnson, City of Marathon Fire Chief. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Forster
granting approval of the item but carving out the City of Marathon. Roll call vote carried
unanimously.
S3 A Public Hearing was held to consider revisions to Ordinance No. 032-2020,the
County's mask Ordinance. Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board. There was no public input. The
Board took no official action.
S4 A Public Hearing was held to consider approval of 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 unincorporated County. Mr.
Shillinger and Mr. Wilson addressed the Board. There was no public input. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Martinez and seconded by Commissioner Forster to adopt
the following Ordinance. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 038-2020
Said Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference.
CLOSED SESSIONS
Mr. Shillinger advised the Board that the following three items are deleted from the
agenda(N1, N2 &N3):
N1 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 Judicial Circuit).
N2 An Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Sunset Garden Estate Land Trust
February 10, 2014, by and through its Successor Trustee, Simtrust Group LLC and Sunset
Gardens Farm, LLC v. Monroe County, Florida, Case No. 19-CA-460-P.
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N3 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 ofAppeal, State ofFlorida, Lower Tribunal No.
17-0631-K.
Mr. Shillinger requested that the Board continue the following two items (N4 & N5)to
the December meeting:
N4 An Attorney-Client Closed Session in the matter of Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida v. Jerome Pfahning, Case No. 1 S-CA-214-K.
N5 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 Rice and seconded by Commissioner Forster to
continue the two items (N4 &N5)to the December 9, 2020 BOCC meeting in Key Largo.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
U12 Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Forster
confirming the County Administrator's appointment of Kimberly Matthews to the position of Sr.
Director of Strategic Planning & Libraries. Roll call vote carried unanimously. Mr. Gastesi and
Kimberly Matthews, Sr. Director of Strategic Planning & Libraries, addressed the Board.
Q3 Ms. Matthews gave a Power Point Presentation on the Operational Plans of the new
Marathon Branch library facility including services,programs, material, and technology.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Fl Mr. Gastesi and Richard Strickland, Director of Airports, addressed the Board concerning
approval of a Gift Bill of Sale transferring a Black Onyx Sojin Baby Grand Piano (Serial
4G020797) from Robin Rule to the Monroe County BOCC for use at the Key West International
Airport. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by
Commissioner Forster granting approval of the item. Motion carried unanimously.
F7 Judith Clarke, Director of Engineering Services/Roads & Bridges, addressed the Board
concerning the ratification of the 1st Amendment to the Task Order with Kisinger Campo and
Associates Corporation for Engineering Design and Permitting Services for the Bimini Drive
Bridge (4904603) Replacement Project. The amendment adds the design of a Temporary Acrow
Bridge, temporary bridge foundations, and temporary roadway approaches, for a not to exceed
cost of$137,358.00. The revised total, not to exceed amount, for this project is $849,613.23.
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After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner
Martinez granting approval of the item. Roll call vote carried unanimously.
Fl 1 Motion was made by Commissioner Forster and seconded by Commissioner Martinez
granting approval of a Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application, for
$133,334.00 with a 25% match requirement of$33,334.00, to the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement for Federal Fiscal Year 2019 (FFY19) for funding under the Residential Substance
Abuse Treatment Program. Approval for Monroe County BOCC to serve as the coordinating unit
of government in the preparation of the grant proposals and the distribution of the grant award to
the Guidance/Care Center for the implementation of the "Men's Jail In-House Drug Abuse
Treatment Program"; approval to ratify the submission of the application submitted on October
30, 2020; and approval to authorize the Mayor to execute acceptance of the award and related
documents. Roll call vote carried unanimous, with Commissioner Rice abstaining due to a
conflict.
RESOLUTION NO. 399-2020
Said Resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
STAFF REPORTS
Il Helene Wetherington, Director of Disaster Recovery, gave a Power Point Presentation on
the CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, BRIC Grant Application Status.
12 Mr. Wilson addressed the Board concerning Harry Harris Park. Mr. Shillinger addressed
the Board.
I3 Alan MacEachern, Director of Information Technology, addressed the Board concerning
the internet outage the occurred the prior week. Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board.
PLANNING& ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, BUILDING
& CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS
M2 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning the direction on negotiating a Contract
with at least one of the three respondents that submitted proposals in response to the Request for
Proposals for Keys-wide Mobile Vessel Pumpout Service that were reviewed, scored and ranked
by the Selection Committee on September 17, 2020. Motion was made by Commissioner
Martinez and seconded by Commissioner Rice to continue the item to the December 9, 2020
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Q1 Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board concerning the County Administrator's monthly report
for November 2020. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
R1 Mr. Shillinger addressed the Board concerning the County Attorney report for November
2020. Said report is incorporated herein by reference.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
U7 Mr. Gastesi addressed the Board concerning approval to advertise for proposals for a
Design/Build (design and construction)Project for a Public Works Facility including Roads,
Facilities, and Fleet Services departments including a new fuel point on Rockland Key. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Forster
granting approval of the item. 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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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Commissioners Senior Management Team
County Attorney TDC
Clerk of Court Land Authority
Sheriff's Department Housing Authority
Tax Collector Arts Council
FROM: Lindsey Ballard
Aide to the County Administrator
SUBJECT: 2021 Holiday Schedule
DATE: November 3, 2020
1 New Year's 01/01/2021 Friday
2 Martin Luther King Jr. B 'day 01/18/2021 Monday
3 President's Day 02/15/2021 Monday
4 Good Friday 04/02/2021 Friday
5 Memorial Day 05/31/2021 Monday
6 Independence Day (Holiday Observed) 07/05/2021 Monday
7 Labor Day 09/06/2021 Monday
8 Columbus Day 10/11/2021 Monday
9 Veteran's Day 11/11/2021 Thursday
10 Thanksgiving Day 11/25/2021 Thursday
11 Thanksgiving Friday 11/26/2021 Friday
12 Christmas Day (Holiday Observed) 12/24/2021 Friday
13 New Year's Day (Holiday Observed) 12/31/2021 Friday