Item C3
lAND AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: August 16, 2001
Bulk Item: Yes No X
Department: Land Authority
Agenda Item Wording: Approval of a resolution authorizing the conveyance of Rodriguez Key and
Dove Key to the State of Florida.
Item Background: This item is proposed to protect natural resources,
The Land Authority recently purchased Rodriguez Key and Dove Key with State Preservation 2000
funds as part of the Tavernier Greenspace project. Rather than have Monroe County establish a
separate stewardship initiative for these offshore islands, staff recommends conveying the property to
the State of Florida for inclusion in the State's stewardship program already underway for the nearby
islands in John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. The DEP Division of Recreation and Parks
supports the proposed conveyance.
Advisory Committee Action: On July 26, 2001 the Advisory Committee voted 3/0 to approve this
conveyance.
Previous Governing Board Action: On October 19, 2000 the Board approved the purchase of this
property.
Contract/Agreement Changes: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Total Cost: $ N/A
Budgeted: Yes
No
Cost to land Authority: $ N/A .
Approved By: Attorney ~
Risk Management
Executive Director Approval:
Documentation: Included: X
To Follow:
Not Required:
Disposition:
Agenda Item LA #3
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING
THE CONVEYANCE OF RODRIGUEZ KEY AND DOVE KEY TO
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL
IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND.
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority (hereinafter "Land
Authority") has acquired title to the offshore islands known as Rodriguez Key and Dove Key as
part of the Tavernier Greenspace acquisition program; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Land Authority to have Rodriguez Key and Dove Key
maintained in their natural, undeveloped condition and managed for conservation and
environmentally compatible recreational uses; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Division of Recreation and
Parks has proposed Rodriguez Key as an addition to the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State
Park; and .
WHEREAS, on July 26,2001 the Land Authority Advisory Committee approved the conveyance
of Rodriguez Key and Dove Key to the State of Florida for management by the appropriate State
agencies; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND AUTHORITY
that the Chairman of the Land Authority Governing Board is hereby authorized to sign a deed
conveying Rodriguez Key (RE #91740, 91750, and 91760) and Dove Key (RE #91680 and
91690) to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority at a
regular meeting on this day of 2001.
(Seal)
ATTEST:
MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN LAND AUTHORITY
Mark J. Rosch
Executive Director
Nora Williams
Chairman
Approved for Legal Sufficiency
Larry R. Erskine
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