Item P06
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: Wednesday. March 20.2002
Division:
BOCC
Bulk Item: Yes
No XX
Department: Comm. Nora Williams
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of resolution designating all county roads on Duck Key
appropriate for golf cart use, as requested by the Duck Key Property Owners Association.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS REVELANT BOCC ACTION: Resolution #035-200l set the speed limit on all county
roads (with noted exceptions) at 25 mph. David Koppel, County Engineer, performed a traffic study on
February 7, 2002, His memo of recommendations is attached,
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST:
BUDGETED: Yes
No XX
COST TO COUNTY:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No
AMOUNT PER MONTH_ Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty _ OMB/Purchasing _ Risk Management _
DIVISION DIRECTOR
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APPROVAL:
(Nora Williams, Commissioner, Dist. IV)
DOCUMENTATION:
Included XX To Follow_
Not Required _
AGENDA ITEM ~
DISPOSITION:
Revised 2/27/01
FE 8 2 1 2002
Commissioner Williams
RESOLUTION NO.
-2002
A RESOLlInON OF THE BOARI) OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNn', DESI&NATING Au.. COUNTY IWAI)S ON DUCK KEY
APPROPRIATE FOR GOLf CART USE
WHEREAS, many residents of Duck Key desire to use golf carts as they go
about their daily business within Duck Key;
WHEREAS, the County Commission desires to assist the residents of Duck Key in being
able to use golf carts for personal transportation within Duck Key; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Division has examined the County roads on Duck Key and
after considering such factors as the speed, volume and character of motor vehicle traffic
using the roads, has determined that the County roads on Duck Key ore safe for golf cart use;
now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD Of COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROe
COUNlY, FLORIDA that pursuant to Sec. 316.212, FS, all County roads on Duck Key ore hereby
designated for use by golf carts from sunrise until sunset. The Public Works Division is
directed to post appropriate signs to indicate that golf cart operation is allowed on the County
roads on Duck Key as set forth in the Memorandum from County Engineer [)avid S, Koppel which
is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A, and made a part of it.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board ot County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of $did Board held on the day of March. 2002
Mayor Charles McCoy
M4yor Pro Tem Dixie Spehar
Commissioner Murray Nelson
Commission~r George Neugent
Commission~r Nol"Q Willioms
(SEAL)
Attest: DANNY L.KOLHAGE. Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNlY. FLORIDA
By
By
Deputy Clerk
Mayor/Chairpuson
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MEMORANDUM
TO: All Commissioners
Monroe County
FROM:
David S. Koppel r '~?
County Engineer (J1l
F E 8 1 1 2002
DATE:
February 7, 2002
RE:
Golf Carts
Duck Key Roads
On 2-7-02 I performed a traffic study to determine whether golf carts may be operated
safely on the County roads on Duck Key.
The following recommendations are offered.
1. Approval of golf carts on the County roads of Duck Key from sunrise to sunset
2. Placement of a sign indicating that golf carts are permitted. Installation on the island
side of the Tom's Harbor Channel Bridge (l5t bridge).
3. Placement ofa sign at each of the following bridges (both sides) warning of golf
carts: Duck Key Bridge (l5t humpback bridge), Bimini Dr" Harbor Dr., Seaview Dr.
4. Placement of an auxiliary sign "1 OMPH" to be attached to the signs indicated in 3
above. This is due to the limited sight distance on the bridges.
5. Remove conflicting signs.
Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions or would like to meet with me
to discuss same. Thanks.
DSKljl
GolfCartsDuckKeyRds.DOC
Cc: Sheriff Roth
James L. Roberts
Dent Pierce
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DUCK KEY PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 522606, MARATHON SHORES, FLORIDA 33050
January 18. 2002
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Richard D. Roth
Sheriff of Monroe County
5525 College Road
Key West. Florida 33040
JAN 1 8 2002
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Re: Selected Traffic Enforcement Notice/Zone Improvement Memo
Dated Jan 7. 02
Dear Rick.
As the newly elected President of the Duck Key Homeowners Association. I was
recently presented with my first opportunity and I am hoping you will provide me
with some much needed assistance.
First. I would like to say that the attached letter was never re{:~ived by me until
January 14th, and to my knowledge was not mailed to any of the homeowners of
the residential islands. I have served on the DKPOA Boar-dfor3-years and this is
the first time that we have been made aware of any supposed complaints.
At this time we would like to formally request that the roads. on Duck Key be
designated by the County for llse by golf carts. To the best of our knowledge
there has never been an accident involving golf carts on the islands. I believe it
. will be very easy to determine that these vehicles have and can be operated in a
safe manner on Duck Key. We would additionally ask that the County post the
appropriate signs to indicate that such operation is allowed as quickly as
possible.
One of my goals is to improve the relationship with the County and the
homeowners so the resident.s buy into the central sewage propos~ that is now on
the table. A speedy resolution to the golf (;art problem will goa -long way toward
that end.
Thank you for your assistance, and if you have any questions I can be reached at
305-743-7650.
ers George Neugent & Nora Williams
D.ItP.O.A. OFFICERS
JUNE HELBLJ:NG.PRESmENT ITRASURER
PAT JOHNSTONL VICE PRESIDENT
~TEYNOR.6ECRETARY
b.K.r.O.A. DIRECTORS
ART .APKARlAN, ED GOTTSCHALK, STEPHA1UE MULLAR, LOUISE SKIDMORE
JAMES S. BICKNELL III
248 West Seaview Drive
Duck Key, FL 33050
March 19, 2002
Monroe County Commissioners
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
It is my understanding that you are considering making Duck Key a golf cart community.
We are a community with dead end streets and with parking at a premium, it is to our
advantage, as a community to have this designated as a golf cart community.
Our posted speed limit is 25 miles per hour on the island, and I have noted that those that do
drive the carts will pull off to the side to let those who drive fast to pass.
We have many walkers, joggers and bikers on the island and the vehicles that do not obey the
posted speed limit pose a much greater problem than the golf carts.
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RIchard Adler
386 East Seavlew Drive
Duck key, FL 33050
Dear Commissioners:
I am writing this letter to request that the Commission designate the Island of
Duck Key as a "Golf Cart Friendly Community".
I express my personal support and believe that the use of golf carts on the
Island Is better for the environment.
The nature and road configuration of our Island Is that It Is a quiet place
conducive to the "Golf Cart Friendly Community" designation.
Speed Is not a factor. I have observed Golf cart drivers pull to the shoulder of the
road to make way for the occasional vehicle traveling Island roads. The "Golf
Cart Friendly" designation Is consistent with the 25 mph speed signs posted on
our community Island.
Both the Duck Key Security District Advisory Board and the Duck Key Property
Owners' Association Board have passed resolutions supporting the community
being granted the "Golf Cart Friendly Community" designation.
Sincerely,
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Richard Adler
Duck Key Security Advisory Board, Secretary
A. DENNIS KULIG
205 WEST SEAVIEW DRIVE
DUCK KEy, FL 33050-3823
March 20, 2002
Monroe County Commissioners
Government Center
Marathon, Florida 33050
Re: Duck Key Golf Cart Friendly Community
Gentlemen:
For the past 32 years, I have known Golf Carts to be used on the island of
Duck Key and during that time I am not aware of any accidents or mishaps
involving golf carts. I believe this record results from our homeowner who
use the carts being courteous. They also drive safely while operating the
golf carts on Duck Key roads.
It is our hope that golf carts will still be able to be used.
Sincerely,
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A. Dennis Kulig, Property Owner
Member Duck Key Security District Advisory Board
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