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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date:
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Division: BOr:r:
Bulk Item:
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Department: Distrirt Fivp
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Discussion of boundaries and areas of responsibili-
ties for the Key Largo/Tavernier independent elected sewer board.
ITEM BACKGROUND: On July 19, 2001, the BOCC instructed the County Attorney
to draft a bill to create an independent elected sewer board for Key Largo/
Tavernier. This bill has gone through the House of Representatives and has
been approved by bill drafting for legal sufficiency. It was returned to
staff and the BOCC for review and is now proceeding through the House of
Representatives to become law in the spring of 2002. Since the BOCC
reserved the right to pull this bill up to Feb. 2002, how would the BOCC
like to proceed on this issue?
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
TOTAL COST:
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No
AMOUNT PER MONTH
YEAR
APPROVED BY: County Attorney
OMB/Purchasing Risk Mgt.
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MURRAY E NELSON. Commissionpr
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
DOCUMENTATION: Included: X
To Follow:
Not Required:
DISPOSITION:
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A bill to be entitled
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nd;,nt special district; cre~ting a
ct ichartE;r s specifying ~~undaries of
t'iict, consisting- of~~a1n land areaB
n:ed from th....&~a I(eys Aqueduct
t'!,f; provi~~\)6wer8 and duties of the
c ti pro~~ for a governing board;
n'f for membership. qualificationo.
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p~~wers. duties I and compecyation of the
a,~endin<J chapter 76-441, Laws of
, :a8 amended; terminating jurisdiction
F~orlda Key. Aqueduct Authority over all
r!~nsferred to the districtl providing an
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b~ tbe Leqislature of the state of Florida:
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,1. Creation) boundaries.,: i urisdict1on. --There.
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:.!AJ;.pd an inde'Dendent sneeial diltl'ict to be known
!AX!'O WAstewater Treatment District. The district
Ii': construct and ooerate facili ties for thQ
.!treatment of wastewate1'. The district shall.
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~arao. includina all lands eAst of Tavernier
:!tt Tavernier. Kev Larao. and Cross Itav. with the
lean RQef. all in Monroe Countv. Florida. The
Ihave iurisdiction over the collection and
~tewater within the district boundaries.
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Jurisdiction 2..l.-~he F:l::>rida KeYIl Aqued\\ct Authority over
wastewater Qolle~ion and treatment w~thin the district is
hereby termlna~e!.
Section 2,. Fowers and duties,--Tbe di9tr1ct shall have
all the power.i....!:...~at ~av be exercised by the Florida Keys
Acrueduct Autbill,~Y DUIsuant to chaDter 76-441. Laws of
FloI'id~. as amet.~d.. for the collection and treatment of
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11) l~i~cordance with the provisions of chapter 189.
Florida Statu~Lt.he qovernina board of the diatric,:- shall
consist of five .electE'c1 members. who must be residents and
electors of tl.he ,eUstri,ct. Governincr board member" shall be
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elected at. l~.: in a non~arti.an election held in con1unction
with each aene.r/l elec:tion. AnY individual desirina to be
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aeneral law. Th( candidates receivina the hiahest five vot.e.
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totals shalL be4~erned elected to the crovernina board. The.
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terms of office;shall be 4 year. and shall beain and end on
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County CommiliJsi.;~n; hQwever. at. the initial election. the
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aovern1na bo~lmembe:rs e~cted with the two lowellt vot.e
totals 8hall~':h sero;re a tenn of onlY ~ vears. Thereafter.
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all aovernin'I bl~ard member terms sh~ll be for 4 vears. The
aoyernina board:shall adoDt all rules necessary for the
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conduct of its .)U81ne,lI. Governina boa;-d members shall receive
a8 comDen8at~!for their services a fee ,of *300 oar meetina.
no~ to exceeU:lree meetinGs per month. The amount of
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compensation shill be adiu8ted annuallY based uDon the index
Qr'::Ivided in ~J:ion 287.017 (21. Florida Statutes. In addition.
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in section 11~51. Florida Statutes. Governinq board members
shall be bovnd r!v the conflict of interest and disclosure laws
aoplicable to~~lic officers as ~et forth in part III of
chaoter 112. W:rida Statutes.
(2) /!.t t,re fit'at meetinq of the aoverninq board, the
aovernioq board ,members shall elect one of their members to be
the chair of ~:! boar~. Thereafter. the chair shall be SQ
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elected on ~r~D~al basis.
Section ::" ~ area described in section 1 of th~
charter creatc.!.!l,~bv this act 1s removed and. deleted. from wi thin
the boundarv 111,168 of the Florida leeve Aaueduct Authoritv aa
re-created b'~jaDter 76-441, Laws of Florida, as amended.
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has a complete division,
, "Domestic \Vastewatcr Section" which purpose is to help new wastewater boar'ds
establish themselves, ~lssistant in financing and providing continued management
consultations,
Description Special d i stri cts are quasi --InU ni ci pal
entities having a wide range of functions
prescribed by state enabling legislation.
Special districts can provide single or
multiple services.
Service area The telTitory served by special districts IS
flexible.
Governing body Elected by voters in the service area
Responsibil iticsl capa bi I ities Special districts can use local taxation
special assessments, servIce charges,
grants, loans, general obligation bonds, and
, revenue bonds to finance projects. Special
;' <.Ii stricts . are sometimes created to
circumvent tinancial restrictions placed on
local governments.
Advantages A special district is a flexible method of
providing wastewater services. There IS
equity of servIces rendered: only those
persons reccIvmg serVIces pay for them.
Special districts arc simple independent
forms of government that can provide
specialized services
And of course the board is locally ('ontrolled. All governing decisions will transpire
in the area for ,vhich the service is provided. And all decisions should reflect the
social economical character of the area served.
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Murray Nelson
From:
To:
Sent:
Su bject:
"Mary Mather" <KeysGram@webtv,net>
<boccdis5@mail,state,fl.us>
Monday, October 29,2001 10:54 AM
Key Largo Civic Club Minutes
The following notation from the official minutes of the Oct.23,2001
meeting reads:
Commissioner Nelson reported on the question of whether Key Largo sewer
matters should remain with FKAA or to be controlled by an elected board.
In an unofficial vote of 37 present 2 were against, one abstained and 34
were in favor of an elected board.
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KEY LARGO
106000 Ov~rsus Highway
Key largo, Florilt~ 33037
Fu (305) 451-4726
(305) 451-1414 or (800) 622-1088
www,floridakeys,org
Ownber of Commerce
November 16, 2001
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Commissioner Murray Nelson
99198 Overseas Hwy #11
Key largo. FL 33037
Dear Commissioner Nelson,
The Key largo Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors met this week
concerning wastewater issues,
The Key Largo Chamber of Commerce would like to take this opportunity to
reiterate the positions previously stated in our May 12, 2000 correspondence to
the Board of County Commissioners. We remain concerned about the site
location, the level of water qua'ity improvement, funding and the short and long
tenn impacts on individuals and business. As these matters have not been
resolved it is the position of the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors that:
· The Key largo Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are in full support of
creating an Erected Independent Sewer Board for Key Largo comprised of
Key Largo residents.
· The Key Largo Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are unanimously
opposed to the execution of any contract for Wastewater Treatment Systems
without significant approved government funding in place. Additionafly, based
on the current economic conditions, we would suggest requesting new
Requests for Proposals for this project.
· The site location, water quality improvement and impacts on individuals and
businesses issues should be property addressed,
Thank you for your consideration,
Sincerely,
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Wastewater Committee Chairman
The First of the Fabulous Florida Keys
Dive Clpital of the World
ISLAND OF KEY LARGO FEDERATION OF HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS INC.
E#7>'A.K PO BOX 702
C::~e;-~T-/o ,.) KEY LARGO, FLORIDA 33037
'!J1 e e-.-n ft/ 6> NOVEMBER 14,2001
Dick Lancaster called the meeting to order at 7:20 PM in the Key Largo Library, There were 19
Directors, I alternate, 2 members and 3 guests present. The minutes of the October 17,2001 meeting and the
treasurer report were read with a balance of$107.59. Both were approved. Marylou Wilkinson was asked to
prepare a budget of expenditures spent this year. Dick Lancaster said that the dues would be discussed at the
December meeting, Ann Nickerson reported on the membership, stated that no members were lost during the
vear. Dick Lancaster encouraged expanding the membership for the following year,
1. POSITION OF 18 MILE STRETCH, Dick Lancaster reported that the Federation was helpful in
dforts to convince the Governor to keep the stretch to a sensible roadway, but Key West and others are now
.:ontesting it. He cautioned that we must stay alert as events unfold.
2. WINDSTORM INSURANCE, Ed McMickle reported on the efforts of himself and others on the
Impact of the letters that were sent to the VIPS and Rebecca Fussell, Executive Director of FWUA. He is
,lsking for donations to compensate for the monies that he spent. Please forward your donation to the
f,'ederation, He said that Commissioner Nelson is proposing a resolution to the BOCC at the November 20, 2001
meeting to adopt their support in pressuring our government officials to help, He distributed more letters to be
sent.
3. ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ORDINANCE, the BOCC is working on an ordinance to restrict
Adult Entertainment. After much discussion, several motions were made and withdrawn. Meredith Cline made
1 motion, seconded by Ann Nickerson and approved by a vote of 15 for, and 5 against. The motion read-To
support the proposed Adult Entertainment Ordinance (Commissioner Murray Nelson, District 5) and to include
residential restrictions.
4, NOMINATING COMMITTEE, The nominations and election for all 2002 IKLFHA offices will
be held at the December meeting, All associations must be prepared to have their selections for Directors at that
lime,
5...INDEPENDENT SEWER DISTRICT, Jerry Wilkinson made a short presentation on the
lndependent Sewer Board for the Key Largo Wastewater Issue. Commissioner Murray Nelson supports the idea /
md the Federation held support until the findings of "where the start-up money would come from". Chris / //
}ardner researched the item, His investigation led him back and forth with very little results, County Y
Commissioner Murray Nelson was at the meeting and he shared this with us, The start up money could come
from the infrastructure tax by the BOCC. After the first year the Board has the power to get future monies from
.srants and etc, A motion was made by Jerry Wilkinson and seconded by Shelly Hinote and approved by 18 for
.md 2 against. The motion made-n The Federation support the Independent Key Largo Sewer District.
6...MEETING ROOM, Jerry Wilkinson suggested that the Federation look for an additional meeting
'oom, where groups can schedule meetings without being bumped by County activities. The Bank of America
meeting room is a possibility and he also checked out other places that charge X amount of dollars per sq, ft,
\ motion was made to adjourn and unanimous approved at 9: 10 PM.
"lubmitted by,
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\lae Schaad, Secretary
ISLAND OF KEY LARGO FEDERATION OF HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS INC.
[:' r v -e.- PO BOX 702
L.J Y. EC- tA-- I _ KEY LARGO, FLORIDA 33037
Co 'lo?1 ~ ( IT.I::;::. NOVEMBER 13,2001
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Dick Lancaster called the meeting to order at 7: 15 PM at the Wilkinson residence, Those present were, Dick
Lancaster, Chris Gardner, Gaile Jelinek, Burke Cannon, Ray Pino, Marylou Wilkinson, Jerry Wilkinson, Vicky
Fay, Shelly Hinote, Fred Nickerson, and Mae Schaad. The minutes were read and corrected and, Marylou
Wilkinson read the treasurer report with a balance of $1 07.59.
I, GUEST SPEAKER, MARBY CAUSEY, invited by Ray Pino, has done endless research and presented
her view and insight on the Sewer Issue. She stated many reasons why we should not rush into building a
Central Sewer. The 2 most significant reasons being that there is no funding and it would bankrupt the
citizens and also that there is no real proof yet that it would clean up the waste water. She recommends
that Key Largo, instead, follow the Master Plan and do the hot spots as grant money becomes available, It
was said that Representati ve Sorensen was acting on getting the 2010 deadline extended,
2. INDEPENDENT SEWER BOARD, Chris Gardner was unproductive at unearthing of "start-up" funding
/for the local sewer board. He will keep pursuing, Jerry Wilkinson suggested that the "Board" itself would
,/ perhaps have to float a Bond after it is started. After an extensive discussion, Vicky Fay made a motion
and Jerry Wilkinson 2nd it, to back Murray Nelson to continue to support the Independent Sewer Board,
The motion carried 10 to 1,
3, GUEST SPEAKERS, Burke Cannon suggested that we discuss how, and who, can invite guest speakers
to our meetings. Chris Gardner recommended that we put it on the next agenda, Burke Cannon asked the
attending members if they would like to run for re-election in the November elections, Several agreed. He
also asked the Treasurer to bring the 2001 Budget to the next general meeting.
4, BURKE CANNON asked the attending members if they would like to run for re-election in the
November elections. Several agreed, He also asked the Treasurer to bring the 200 I Budget to the next
general meeting, He djscussed the 2002 dues, suggesting that an SOP be put into the Bylaws to collect the
dues in November instead of January.
5. ADUL T ENTERTAINMENT, Fred Nickerson said he had an issue that is very embarrassing to him, He
said every commissioner has gotten a flood of protest letters about the Adult Entertainment Store that is
about to open across the street from the John Pennekamp State Park. He also said that County
Commissioner Murray Nelson is just about to introduce an ordinance that mimics Dade County's
ordinance that says; so many feet from schools, parks, churches and etc. He would like to discuss it again
at the next meeting and explain the ordinance, which he feels is adequate for our situation, He was
embarrassed because of the failed motion that was made at the October 17,2001 meeting,
Vicky Fay made the motion to adjourned, 2nd by all and unanimous approved,
Submitted by
Mae Schaad
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September 7, 2001
Dear Fellow Commissioners,
Last night I held a Community Meeting for the residents of Key Largo and Tavernier
regarding Wastewater. There were approximately 80 people in attendance, with
approximately 20 different speakers.
As their Commissioner, I wanted to be sure that I was hearing what the citizens were
expressing, so a Wastewater Survey was provided to all in attendance, There were 57+
turned in at the meeting, and I want to share these results with you,
The residents sent a clear picture regarding funding proceeding without funding.
Approximately 86% said, "Proceed Only with Federal and State Funding". Only 14% of
the residents were willing to assume the responsibility for an $80million dollar sewer
project with funding.
I also asked the residents if they wanted BOCC , FKAA or an Independent Sewer Board,
I was surprised the residents felt so strongly about this issue, they overwhelming voted
91 % to have an Independent Sewer Board. The votes were 5% and 4% respectively for
the BOCC or FKAA
We are still analyzing the survey comments, If you have any questions, please give me a
call,
Murray
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FUNDING AN ELECTED SEWER BOARD
I. Authorize in the 2002 budget S I 00,000 to be provided to the Independent Elected
Sewer Board for the first years' administrative costs,
2, When the board is seated in NU\cll1bcr 2002, a tax oL2 mills could be levied for the
boards operations which wOllld generate approximately $240,000 per year for fiscal
year 2003,
3, Total cost of five sewer commissioners at two meetings a month would be $300 x 5 x
12= $36,000 per year, plus expenses
4, First year of operation the board could use the offices of Commissioner Nelson to
meet, make telephone calls, negotiate contracts, and generally get organized,
5, Local attorneys, CPA's, and secretarial services would be volunteered,
6, Public meetings would be held in the Key Largo Library,
7, All existing FEMA and EPA funds would come under the authority of the new Key
Largo Independent Elected Sewer Board as would all new state and federal sewer
funds as well as grants,
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR K.L.I.E.S.B.
1. OFFICE - $1,000 X 12 =
$ 12,000
2. SECRETARY - $15/HOUR X 2,000 =
30,000
3, OFFICE EQUIPMENT - $300 X 12 ==
3,600
4, TELEPHONE & FAX LINE - $100 X 12 =
1,200
5, ELECTRIC BILL - $150 X 12 =
1,800
6, OFFICE SUPPLIES - $50 X 12 =
600
7, ADS IN NEWSPAPERS - $1 OU X 12 =
1,200
8, LEGAL COUNSEL - $200/HOUR X 24 X 4 =
57,600
9. CPA CHARGE - $8001M0NTH X 12 =
9,600
10, MISC. EXPENSES - $200 X 12 =
2,400
11. BEEPER - $10 X 6 X 12 =
720
12, FIVE SEWER COMM1SSI0i\ERS $300/MONTH X 12
36,000
TOTAL PER YEAR
$156,720
Key Largo/Tavernier total real estate value is approximately 1 A billion dollars
1 A billion dollars x .2 mills = $240,000
.2 mill x $100,000 = $20,00 per year
,2 mills x $100,000 valuation = $2000
$700,000 spent by FKAA in the last three years = $273,573,00 per year with no results.
An independent elected sewer board could not possibly do worse,
State revolving funds at 3% would be available to the new KL.I,E.S,B,
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Coldspots
· Geiger Key (part - letters not sent out, became part of Big Coppitt)
· Shark Key (all)
· Lower Sugarloaf (portions)
· Upper Sugarloaf (portions)
· Cudjoe (portions - north side)
· Summerland (portions - north side)
· Ramrod (portions - north side)
· Big Pine Key (pOliions - 7 areas both north and south side)
· No name Key (all)
· West Summerland Key (all)
· Duck Key (all outside of Hawk's Cay - letters not sent pending possibility of
combining with Hawk's Cay and Conch Key)
· Long Key (two areas on either end)
· Key Largo (north of Tavernier (the green belt - letters not sent pending
outcome of Ogden contract) and North Key Largo (not ORC))
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGF.NDA TTF.M SlWMARY
Meeting Date:
Nov 21. 200J
Division: ROCC
Bulk Item:
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Discussion of boundaries and areas of responsibili-
ties for the Key Largo/Tavernier independent, elected sewer board.
ITEM BACKGROUND: On July 19, 2001, the BOCC instructed the County Attorney
to draft a bill to create an independent elected sewer board for Key Largo/
Tavernier. This bill has gone through the House of Representatives and has
been approved by bill drafting for legal sufficiency. It was returned to
staff and the BOCC for review and is now proceeding through the House of
Representatives to become law in the spring of 2002. Since the BOCC
reserved the right to pull this bill up to Feb. 2002, how would the BOCC
like to proceed on this issue?
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
TOTAL COST:
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No
AMOUNT PER MONTH
YEAR
APPROVED BY: County Attorney
OMB/Purchasing
Risk Mgt.
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
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MURRAY F. NF.T,SON. Commi RRi onpr
DOCUMENTATION: Included: X
To Follow:
Not Required:
DISPOSITION:
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Chapter 02-
An Act Relating To Monroe County; Amending Chapter 76-441,
Laws of Florida, As Amended, Relating To The Florida Keys Aqueduct
Authority (FKAA), By Terminating The FKAA's Wastewater Collection
And Treatment Jurisdiction For That Area Of Key Largo Including All
Lands East Of Tavernier Creek Including Tavernier, Key Largo And
Cross Key With The Exception Of Ocean Reef, And Giving That
Jurisdiction To An Independent Special District Entitled The Key Largo
Wastewater Treatment District (District); Providing That The District
May Exercise All Powers Exercisable By The FKAA Relating To
Wastewater Collection And Treatment; Providing For Terms Of Office
For The District's Governing Board Members And Providing That BoarCl
Members Shall Be Elected.
Be It Enacted By The Legislature Of The State Of Florida:
Section 1.) Chapter 76-441, Laws of Florida, is hereby amended
by the addition of the following:
1.) There is hereby created an independent special
district entitled the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment
District (district) for the construction and operation of
facilities for the collection and treatment of wastewater.
The district shall consist of Key Largo including all lands
east of Tavernier Creek including Tavernier, Key Largo and
Cross Key with the exception of Ocean Reef, all in Monroe
County, Florida. The district shall have jurisdiction over
the collection and treatment of wastewater within the
district's boundaries. The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority
(FKAA) jurisdiction over wastewater collection and
treatment within the district is hereby terminated.
2.) The district shall have all the powers that may be
exercised by the FKAA pursuant to Chapter 76-441, Laws
of Florida, as amended, for the collection and treatment of
wastewater.
3.) The governing board of the district shall consist of five
elected members who must be residents and electors of
the district. Governing board members shall be elected at
large in a nonpartisan election held in conjunction with
each general election. Any individual desiring to be
elected to the governing board must qualify pursuant to
general law. The candidates receiving the highest five
vote totals shall be deemed elected to the governing
board. The terms of office shall be four years and shall
begin and end at the same dates as the terms of the
members of the County Commission; provided, however,
that at the initial election the governing board members
elected with the two lowest vote totals shall serve a term
of only two years. Thereafter all governing board member
terms shall be for four years. The governing board shall
adopt all rules necessary for the conduct of its business.
Governing board members shall be entitled to receive as
compensation for their services a fee of Three Hundred
($300.00) Dollars per meeting, not to exceed three
meetings per month. The compensation amount shall be
adjusted annually based upon the index provided pursuant
to Section 287.017(2) Florida Statutes. In addition, each
board member shall be reimbursed for expenses as
provided in Sec. 112.061, F.S. Governing board members
shall be bound by the conflict of interest and disclosure
laws applicable to public officers set forth in Chap. 112,
Part III, F.S.
4.) At the first meeting of the governing board, the governing
board members shall elect one of their members to be the
chairperson of the board. Thereafter, the chairperson shall
be so elected on an annual basis.
Section 2.) This act shall take effect upon becoming a law.
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KEY LARS Fax (305) 451-4726
414 or (800) 822-1088
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Chamber of Commerce
July 17, 2001
Commissioner Murray Nelson
99198 Overseas Hwy Suite 11
Key Largo, FI 33037
Dear Commissioner Nelson,
Thank you for meeting with the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors on July 13, 2001. We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to hear your
thoughts on the current issues facing our Florida Keys and your courtesy to listen
to feedback from our directors and members.
Immediately after our breakfast meeting with you, the Board of Directors held a
Special Board meeting. The following is a recap of this meeting:
· The Board of Directors voted to support a proposal to create an elected five
member Sewer Board comprised of Key Largo residents.
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· The Board of Directors voted to support, in concept, a proposal for Monroe
County to purchase the Rowell's property for sound business reasons and for
community events subject to member approval based on member survey
results.
· The Board of Directors agreed that a decision must be made regarding the
safety of the 18 mile stretch and will be providing a survey to Chamber
members this week before making a decision which proposal to support.
Further, the Trauma District was discussed and the Board urges you to be certain
that agreements with the agencres involved are in place before abolishing the
Trauma District.
Thank you again for your continued active participation and attention to the
issues of all of Monroe County.
Sincerely,
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Bette Brown ff
Chairman of the Board
The First of the Fabulous Florida Keys
Dive Capital of the World
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Murray Nelson
From:
To:
Sent:
Subject:
"Mary Mather" <KeysGram@webtv.net>
<boccdis5@mail.state.f1.us>
Monday, October 29,2001 10:54 AM
Key Largo Civic Club Minutes
The following notation from the official minutes of the Oct.23,2001
meeting reads:
Commissioner Nelson reported on the question of whether Key Largo sewer
matters should remain with FKAA or to be controlled by an elected board.
In an unofficial vote of 37 present 2 were against, one abstained and 34
were in favor of an elected board.
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KEY LARGO WASTEWATER SURVEY
SURVEY FORM RESULTS
There were 57 survey forms returned at the meeting. There were 21 citizens who provided comments in addition to completing
the survey. These notes are distilled from the handwritten comments of the individuals attending the meeting.
$ $ $:
Get a new RFP ... yyy y
Specific figures
Location of treatment facilities
Use of wastewater & pipes to use it
Removal cost of existing system
Monthly maintenance costs
Hookup costs
Keep the $34 million in KL as already committed. . . Y Y (changing the agreement would lead to mayhem and jeopardize
grants)
Proceed without federal & State. . . Y Y Y Y (But keep on begging)\, price will go up, economy's declining let it help us)
Proceed only with Federal & State Funding (because it is a mandate) . . . Y
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We need money up front. . . Y Y
No one gets money up front, start tomorrow. . . Y Y
CONSULTANTS:
Do not spend $100,000 for a consultant firm. . . . Y
PREVIOUS CONTRACT:
No planning before concept of plan began. .. Y
What cost overrun protection is there. . . Y
Who else anywhere else has done this before. . . Y
Ogden's credibility. . . Y Y
SEWER BOARD:
Do Nothing Without an Elected Sewer Board. . . Y Y
Let the Sewer Board write the RFP . . . Y
Let the Sewer Board negotiate the new contract. .. Y Y
Let the Sewer Board make ALL decisions for KL wastewater (if necessary) . . . Y
Sewer Board option might change if I knew more about this . . . Y
Use BOCC until sewers are built, then elect sewer board. . . Y
Pull bill from House. . . No to Independent Sewer Board. . . Y
DO WE NEED A SYSTEM & WA TER QUALITY:
Reconsider Nabors & Giblin, reexamine RFP process to include alternate technologies other than deep well, RFP for hot
spots:. . Y
Why do we need sewers (All of Miami Dade isn't sewered, and they don't have to sewer). . . Y
We need a full geological survey to make bids meaningful (Bayside doesn't equal oceanside) . .. Y
Academy of Science shuld to a report about water quality. . . Y
We need to determine if we need all of this expense (if it won't improve water quality) . . . Y
Do we need central system. . . Y
What type of central system is the correct approach to advanced wastewater treatment. . . Y
OTHER COMMENTS:
Any company is OK, as long as residents of Key Largo are protected. . . Y
What's the rush? . . . Y
Site location needs to be away from homeites . . . Y
Citizens need to be fully informed of what any proposed systm would equal (See Sugrue's comments). . . Y
Remove FKAA . . . Y
THANKS:
Thanks Murray For All the Hard Work. . . Y Y Y
FUNDING AN ELECTED SEWER BOARD
1. Authorize in the 2002 budget $100,000 to be provided to the Independent Elected
Sewer Board for the first years' administrative costs.
2. When the board is seated in November 2002, a tax of .2 mills could be levied for the
boards operations which would generate approximately $240,000 per year for fiscal
year 2003.
3. Total cost of five sewer commissioners at two meetings a month would be $300 x 5 x
12= $36,000 per year, plus expenses.
4. First year of operation the board could use the offices of Commissioner Nelson to
meet, make telephone calls, negotiate contracts, and generally get organized.
5. Local attorneys, CPA's, and secretarial services would be volunteered.
6. Public meetings would be held in the Key Largo Library.
7. All existing FEMA and EP A funds would come under the authority of the new Key
Largo Independent Elected Sewer Board as would all new state and federal sewer
funds as well as grants.
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR K.L.I.E.S.B.
1. OFFICE - $1,000 X 12 =
$ 12,000
2. SECRETARY - $15/HOUR X 2,000 =
3. OFFICE EQUIPMENT - $300 X 12 =
30,000
3,600
4. TELEPHONE & FAX LINE - $100 X 12 =
1,200
5. ELECTRIC BILL - $150 X 12 =
1,800
6. OFFICE SUPPLIES - $50 X 12 =
600
7. ADS IN NEWSPAPERS - $100 X 12 =
1,200
8. LEGAL COUNSEL - $200/HOUR X 24 X 4 =
57,600
9. CPA CHARGE - $800/MONTH X 12 =
9,600
10. MISC. EXPENSES - $200 X 12 =
2,400
11. BEEPER - $10 X 6 X 12 =
720
TOT AL PER YEAR
$120,720
Key Largo/Tavernier total real estate value is approximately 1.4 billion dollars
1.4 billion dollars x .2 mills = $240,000
.1 mill x $100,000 = $10.00 per year
.2 mills x $100,000 valuation = $20.00
$700,000 spent by FKAA in the last three years = $273,573.00 per year with no results.
An independent elected sewer board could not possibly do worse.
State revolving funds at 3% would be available to the new K.L.I.E.S.B.
To direct Representative Sorensen to allow the current bill for an
independent elected sewer board for Key Largo/Tavernier to proceed
through the Florida House of Representatives and become Florida law on or
about June 2002, subject to passage by the House of Representatives.
Should such a bill become Florida law, staff will direct the supervisor of
elections, Harry Sawyer, to place on the November ballot, 2002, the
selection of five sewer commissioners for the above area. Copy of the bill is
attached.
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A bill to be entitled
An act. nlatin<; to Monroe County; creating the
Key LClrq( Wastewater Treatment District, an
indepood.,nt special district: cre~tinq a
distr:Lct. .ChartE'.:r' specifying ~1J.oundaries of
the dist,ict, consisting of~-a1n land areas
transier'lied from the...~~a Iteya Aqueduct
Autborit','; provl~~wers and duties of t.he
district pro~~ for a governing board;
provi.jin:r for membership, qualificationa,
termd, p' Iwers. duties, and compensation of the
board, ~~endin~ chapter 76-441, Laws of
Florida, . a8 amended; terminating jurisdiction
of the F~orida ~ey8 Aqueduct Authority over all
lande tr~n8ferred to tbe districtl providinq an
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is hereby cl:eat~d an indenendent 8n8cial district to be knowu
~8 the ~ev l~o w::t:wa~er Treatment District. The district
is oraanized tc;'~ construct and oo.rate facilities for the.
collection and!tre:tment of waaeewatexo. The diet-riet shall.
cono18~ of Key iLa~aQ, inc1J'4illCl all 11l,,48 IU~ ot T:ve~ni~
Creek. inClud1;t:. ~:Y:~n~:r. Key ~.,go, en4 ~rQ88 Key, with the
exception of o,':_a~ R_ f ~ all 1n Monroe County. Florida. The
district shill..!have i:r1sdictiOn over the collection and.
treatment of w~~tewater within tbe district boundaries.
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Jur isdiction 2L ~he FJ..:>r ida Kevs AqueduC t Au thori tv over
wastewater ~11e~lon ano treatment wLthin the district is
herebY termin{l~~,!.
Section 2,_ p~ers and du~ies.--The di9trict shall havQ
all the power.i_k~at. ~av be exercised by th.e Florida Keys
Aaueduct; Aut,b~..t~v DUIsuant to chanter 76-441. Laws of
Florida. as amet_~d. for t.he collection and treatment of
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.il) In 119cordance with the provisions of chapter 189,
Florida StatU.s.M~t.he Cfovernina board of the distric~ shall
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conais t of f !~_~lectE,d members. who must be residents and
electors of tJle ,_~!stri,ct. Governina board member" shall b--.e.
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elected at. l~:' in a nonoart.lsan election held in con1unction
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with each aene.r...<:;l elec:tion. AnY individual desirina t.o be
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elected to the (:pvern,j..n.a board muat aualifY pursuant to
aeneral law. Th~;: candidates rece1vlna the hlabest five vot..e..
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totals shall. be~emed elect.ed to the aovernina board. The.
terms of officeishal1- be 4 years and shall beain and end on
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aovernina bo;ill..'memberB e~ct.ed wi~h the two loweat. vote
t.otals shall-.ttl:h ser';re a tenn of onlY 2 years. Thereafter.
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ao.,ernina board!shall adoDt all rules necessary for the
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conduct of .1ts)uaine,a. Governina boa~<1 members shall receive
as comDensatlQn!for their services a. fee of *300 oer meetina.
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compensation sh~ll be adiu8ted annuallY based upon the index
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shall be bound t,V the conflict of interest and disclosure laws
acplicable to~olic officers as ~et forth in part III of
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section ;;. I.hr. area described in section 1 of th~
charter creaJ"&!1..;bV thls act is removed and deleted from within
the boundary lil'IA8 of the Florida Kevs Aaueduct Authority aliL
re-created b'~;~Dter 76-441. Laws of Florida. a8 amended.
section Th~.8 act shall take effect upon becominq a
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of their members
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