Resolution 045-2021 RESOLUTION NO. 045 -2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
201-2019, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE FLORIDA KEYS
TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION COMMITTEE TO
PROVIDE FOR MEMBERSHIP BY NON-ELECTED OFFICIALS
WHEREAS, the Florida Keys portion of Monroe County has the Overseas Highway, also
designated as U.S. I,as the lone roadway upon which all cross-county traffic must traverse; and
WHEREAS,traffic issues on U.S. I affect the health,safety,welfare,and quality of life of Monroe
County residents and visitors throughout the Keys; and
WHEREAS,comprehensive solutions are necessary for the traffic and transportation issues that
affect the Keys;and
WHEREAS,the Commission created the Florida Keys Transportation Coordination Committee in
2019 when it adopted Resolution 201-2019;and
WHEREAS, that committee is composed of six elected officials, one from each of the five
municipalities and one from the County;and
WHEREAS, the committee's work would benefit from the expansion of the composition to
include former elected officials who may be subject matter experts for that jurisdiction;and
WHEREAS, it is foreseeable that a jurisdiction may want to designate a resident of that
community,a member of the public,or a staff member to serve instead of an elected official; and
WHEREAS,it is the intention of the Commission to amend Resolution 201-2019 to expand the
criteria for eligibility for membership on the committee to allow a local government to appoint a person
other than an elected member of its governing body; and
WHEREAS,it is the intention of the Commission to make no other changes to Resolution 201-
2019,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA:
Section A. Section 2 of Resolution 201-2019 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 2. Committee Composition. The [Florida Keys Transportation
-- - - - - -Coordination Committee] FKTCC shall be composed of six members, consisting of one
person selected by .I__ad .,ff..,i..l fr.... the governing body of each of the five
municipalities and the County, as chosen by that governing body. Each governing body
may designate an alternate member from among i......,,...6-. and may fill a vacancy in its
representation on the committee, if one occurs. Each year,the FKTCC shall elect a chair
and vice chair from its members. A quorum shall exist when a majority of committee
members from those jurisdictions that have appointed a representative are present.
Section B. The Clerk shall mail a copy of this resolution to the clerk of each municipality
in the County.
Section C. This resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
Passed and Adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a
regular meeting of the Board held on the 17th day of February,2021.
Mayor Michelle Coldiron Yes
Mayor Pro Tern David Rice Yes
Commissioner Craig Cates Yes
Commissioner Eddie Martinez Yes
(„c Commissioner Mike Forster Yes
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