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Item O5BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 15 October 2003 Division: Growth Management Bulk Item: Yes No X Department: Marine Resources AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Resolution adopting funding priorities and ratios for wastewater projects funded under the Florida Keys Water Quality Protection Act of 2000 with specific separation of Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District and Monroe County projects. ITEM BACKGROUND: Priority projects are emerging for all proposed wastewater and stormwater projects being considered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). The ACOE and SFWMD, through the Project Development Team (PDT), have separated Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District projects from the remainder of projects in Unincorporated Monroe County. In previous actions (Resolution 468 — 2001) a funding ratio was approved by the Board of County Commissioners, which referenced Key Largo only as receiving up to 29.56 % of any federal funding that came to the County. The attached Resolution reflects current priorities and makes a funding distinction between the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District and other unincorporated areas. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: November 2001 — Resolution 468 - 2001 CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: NA STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS; Approval TOTAL COST: NA BUDGETED: Yes COST TO COUNTY: NA SOURCE OF FUNDS: REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No X AMOUNT Per Month APPROVED BY: County Atty X DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: DOCUMENTATION: Included DISPOSITION: Risk Management Timothy McGa*yJ D ri ect4of Growth To Follow X Not Required AGENDA ITEM NO.: No Year Bc031080.aoc 09/25/03 4:44 PM AGENDA ITEM WITH LATE DOCUMENTATION DIVISION QAQoDtr) (r� DATE ITEM WILL BE AVAILABLE 110 - 15 - 03 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 15 October 2003 Division: Growth Management Bulk Item: Yes No X Department: Marine Resources AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Resolution adopting funding priorities and ratios for wastewater projects funded under the Florida Keys Water Quality Protection Act of 2000 with specific separation of Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District and Monroe County projects. ITEM BACKGROUND: Priority projects are emerging for all proposed wastewater and stormwater projects being considered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). The ACOE and SFWMD, through the Project Development Team (PDT), have separated Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District projects from the remainder of projects in Unincorporated Monroe County. In previous actions (Resolution 468 — 2001) a funding ratio was approved by the Board of County Commissioners, which referenced Key Largo only as receiving up to 29.56 % of any federal funding that came to the County. The attached Resolution reflects current priorities and makes a funding distinction between the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District and other unincorporated areas. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: November 2001 — Resolution 468 - 2001 CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: NA STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS; Approval TOTAL COST: NA BUDGETED: Yes No COST TO COUNTY: NA SOURCE OF FUNDS: REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No X AMOUNT Per Month Year APPROVED BY: County Atty X OMB/Pi)Fqhasing, N Risk Management NA . DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: Timothy McGar=Notquired f Growth Management DOCUMENTATION: Included X To Follow _ DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM NO.:y BC031080 09/25/03 4:44 PM Marine Resources RESOLUTION NO. 2003 A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ADOPTING A REVISED FUNDING FORMULA FOR COUNTY WASTEWATER PROJECTS DIVIDED BETWEEN KEY LARGO AND REMAINING PORTIONS OF UNINCORPORATED MONROE COUNTY BASED ON THE RELATIVE NUMBER OF EQUIVALENT DWELLING UNITS (EDUS) IN EACH AREA WHEREAS, Resolution 468-2001 (attached) adopts a funding formula for the County and its Municipalities in consideration of the potential of federal appropriations for wastewater and stormwater construction projects; and WHEREAS, since Resolution 468-2001 was adopted by the Board, the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District (KLWTD) was created by an act of the Florida Legislature; and WHEREAS, it is the Board's desire to equitably distribute funds provided to the County based on Resolution 468-2001, between KLWTD and remaining portions of unincorporated Monroe County, based upon the number of Equivalent Dwelling Units within KLWTD and the rest of unincorporated Monroe County; and WHEREAS, the funding formula adopted herein does not affect the agreed upon ratios adopted in Resolution 468-2001 between the County and its municipalities, but applies only to the amount of funding provided to Monroe County through the agreement in Resolution 468-2001; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT: Section 1. The Board adopts a ratio of funding between Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District (KLWTD) and the remaining portion of unincorporated Monroe County as follows: KLWTD (Est. 9,279 EDUS) 51.5 % Remaining Unincorporated Monroe County (Est. 8,744 EDUs) 48.5% BC031081 Res FundingFormula 10/O1/03 1:23 PM 10/07/2003 10:49 305-299-2536 PLANNING DEPT PACE Marine Resources Section 2. This funding ratio shall apply to federal appropriations funds received through the Florida Keys Water Quality improvement Act of 2000. pASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners, Monroe County, Florida at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 15t° day of October , A.D., 2003. Mayor Dixie Spehar Mayor Pro Tem Murray Nelson Commissioner George Neugent Commissioner Charles "Sonny" McCoy Commissioner David Rine BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: MAYOR/CHAIR PERSON (SEAL) ATTEST: DANNY 1. KOLHAGE, CLERK M. DEPUTY CLERK MANp°S CoUNT�rATTOR S7 RM: CHIEF S ROB r o WOCF6 Date N ATTpjjMEY BC031081 Rea F0&ngft m 1a 10101/03 2:23 PM A"ROVED As TO FORM AND UEGAL SU"IMN,CY BY: ATTORNEY'S OMCE 04 1/1 30'dd 9LSE36ZS0£'QI 30I330 A11V A1Nf100 3OHNOW HOHA 6Z°bi £0-G0-100 Mayor McCoy A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING THE ACTION OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AS ONE OF THE SIGNATORIES FOR WASTEWATER FUNDING WHEREAS, an agreement was entered into by the Mayors of Islamorada, Marathon and Key West representing their respective cities and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners Mayor George R. Neugent representing unincorporated Key Largo for the purpose of arriving at a distribution of an anticipated $100,000,000.00 federal funding. This letter of agreement, dated April 25, 2001, shall become a part of this resolution; and WHEREAS, a confirmation of the signatory for Monroe County Board of County Commissioners is needed; and WHEREAS, the action may have implications for State of Florida participation; and WHEREAS, this resolution should provide further comfort to the residents of Key Largo that financial assistance is paramount and further that this resolution and all its implications are contingent upon the full one hundred million federal appropriation being committed; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA that the action of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, as one of the signatories, is hereby confirmed. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 20th day of November, 2001. 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A31 parries pnzwt weed to this and wizen Carmen Turner' asW. for a show of heads the ssppaztad this position, all political par des raised their hands. 10/15/2003 00:33 3058527162 COMM NELSON PAGE 02 Oct 15 03 12:08p Charles Brooks 305-451-6399 Subj: Re- Furldina Formula, Date: 10/142003 4:00.44 PM Eastern Standard Time From: 9kq ks442 To: 10b1(nI0n Termngm"gt, BOCCDISMMAl9ROECOUMY- OM, r Page 1 of CC: rsheets�ooyserv_com, Kolhage-0an MonroeCounty fl.com, f�ob�rs_Ji,m, MonroeCou)ly�f%or �, Garrett George MonroeCo , __ aklww•ors� @ _ ___.unto-fl.gom, cri�,�jy��hn;o.com baum n wtlKlnson kIww•ora Reference: BOCC agenda item 05 To all It has just come to my attention (12:15 p.m. October 14, 2003) that a very important item concerting Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District and the citizens thereof Is con-ing before the BOCC tomorrow Wednesday October 15, 2003 in Key West. This Item pertains to the long-awaited and much -needed federal assistance for wastewater projects in Monroo County. It was originally ascertained that should federal funding come forth that the county's endeavor would be to get the "best bang for the SUCK" from tha federal funds when they are an actuality. The formula originally developed through the joint cooperation of a8 stakeholders within the county was laid out by the Intergovernmental Task Force sometime ago. The documentation supporting the formula agreement between all parties has been circulating to all stakeholders for several years now. That formula ascertained that Key Largo would be recelvIng 29.56% of the anticipated funds. The Intergovernmental Task Force reaffirmed Key Largo 29,56%a recent meeting held In the state government building (perhaps the second to last meetng). I attended this meeting and IGTF reconfirmed that this formula was still standing and received verbal confirmation From loth county manager Jim Roberts and Planning Director Tim McGarry. The most discerning thing about this proposed action Is that the county has failed to include the Key Largo citizens representatives The Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District, It's also discerning that the county is taking an independent action regarding the formula without the Intergovernmental Task Force being involved. The district was establahed to represent the people of Key Largo and the county`s actions without propear notification to the KLWTD is a divisive act - Therefore I respectfully request that county commission to unanimously rescheduled any reapportionment of these funds with proper notice and defiberatlon with both the KLWTD and the IGTF. Sincerely commissioner Charles Brookm ey Largo Wastewater Treatment District Wednesday, October 15, 2003 America Online: CBrook.s442 10/15/2003 00:33 3058527162 COMM NELSON PAGE 03 Page 1 of 2 Andrew Tobin From, "Andr•aw Tobin" <Tobinlaw@Terranova.net> T'o: "COMMISSIoner Neugent"cgOCCDIS2@MONROECOUNTY-Ft_.COM>;'Commleeloner Spehar" <80CCDIS1QMCNROECOUNTY-FL.COM>; "Commissioner Rice" <BOCCDIS4QMONROECOUNTY-FL.COM>; "Commissioner Nelson' <B0CCDIS5QM0NROEC0UNTY-FL.00M>; "Commissioner McCoy" <B0C CDIS3QMONROECOUNTY-FL.COM> Cc: "Robert Sheets" <rsheets@govs9rv.com>; "Kolhage, Dan" <Koihage-DanQMonroeCounty- fl.com>: "Roberts, Jim" <RobertsJimQMonroeCounty-fl.com>; •Garrett, George" <Garrett- G©orore*MonroeCounly-fl.ccm>; "Andy Tobin" <Tobinlew®Terrsnova.net>; "Charles Brooks (E- mail)" <cbrooks442Qaol.com>; "Chris Beaty" <crls.beaty@1hry co.com>; "Gary Bauman" <baur1an®k1ww.org>; Jerry Wilkinson <wiIkinsonQkiww.org> Sant: Tuesday, October 14, 2003 2:16 PM Subjeoe Funding Formula lion. DOCC Commi:>sloners; I must take Issue wlrh the proposed revised funding formula, whereby future appropriations Will be allocated 51.5°k to KLWA rD, and 48.5% to the remaining unincorporated areas of Monroe County. While the mathemal;cal formula seems fair based on EDU's, it does not square with the reality of operating a new wastewater special district for the simple reason that our District inherited a project (Key Largo Trailer !village/Key Largo Rirk) with a total of 700 EpUa which is too small to be self supporting. Couple that vhth negligent design and delays by Boyle, transition delays With the County/FKAA, impossible grant fund deadlines, federalized grant requirements, 1.e, environmental surveys, low and very low income inquire rnents, and the complete lack of engineering and contrator's experience In meeting AVV T standards on SME111 systems, 3r1d you have a recipe for FAILURE. Ta surn it uy, lam rxlt comfortable starting something without having a plan as to how the Dlatrfct amore In PW,- ntly its customers (your constituents) will survive with such a small customer bendse, and without any idea when or if money wll become available. The County& proposed revised funding formula contributes to my d scornfort. Please understand that until such time as the WW Districr9 customer base is at least 2,5oo EDU's we will continue to be a DEPENDENT district, which means that the District will have to rely on the County to make up It* difference betwesn revenues and operating costs. The same holds true for expanding the system ae we heve no experience In obtaining separate funds, and have no desire to compete with Mo grant funds, presurni ig that such funds are ever made available. nroe County and Key West for 7perefore. I ►mould 3 a to suggest that the BOCC modify the RESOLUTION to reflect real) ty (ours of lo wit: a) the new funding allocation will not become effective until the Key Largo WW Treatment District becomes self supporting: and !a) the BOCC recognizes its continuing obligation to support the District financially until the DI.- rlor has a minims m of 2,500 EDUs. Your support for this amendment will help me to decide whether to go fOn"td with our project or pull the plug now Wore we start some thing that we can't finish. Please undem-tand that this is not the official policy of the WW Treatment District, It is my position only. R-Mis,pErcifvlly yours. ArWwwTobin, Chaifbian M: All County Commissioners: All District Commissioners; County Clerk, County Manager, County Attorney, District Manager O •D t •d 10/15/2003 oOZE 13rNBSH'I dH Wdla:21 E00a SI 100 10/15/2003 00:33 3058527162 COMM NELSON FROM : JERRY WILKINSON FAX NO. : 1 305 852 1G20 JERRYWILKINSON 38 East Beach toad Tavernier, Florida 33070 jerryl 42@terranova.net October 14, 2003 Commissioner Dixie Spehar Commissioner George Neugent Commissioner Sonny McCoy Commissioner David Rice Commissioner Murray Nelson PAGE 04 Oct. 15 2003 11:23AN P1 Honorable Commissioners: I realize that politics seem to require that everything be divided into political area shares. guess this means that the municipalities simply have to be divided into proportional shares; however, I am of the opinion that effective use of funds (economies of scale) dictate there should be no division of funds. Wastewater construction is no different than any other constnlction project in that there can be terrific savings in combining numbers of units. It is extremely ex pensive to construct small projects. Presently Key Largo is looking at a cost of about $18,000 per EDU for 700 EDU's when Ogden previously contracted for about $6,700 per EDU ,for the total 'l 3,300 EDJJ Key Largo project. The premium paid for a low economy of scale also carries forth to the smalltre- of customer's monthly payment of Operation and Management costs. A considerable portion of these monthly costs are fixed costs and are proportionally much greater when only a few c ustom rs sh2re the costs. This is one reason why Miami -Dade can offer sewer for as low as $20 per month. Presently, small projects like Key Largo's (700 EDU's) are running at about S 18,000 per Fa7U when construction, management and grant administration axe summed. At $18,000 pc:r EDU, the $100,000,000 will only connect 51555 connections. On the other hand and granted that $6„700 is no longer it valid nutuber; $100,000,000 will connect 12,500 EDU's at $8,000 per EDU's. I strongly encourage and recommend that the total funds be used in their most cost efficient manner, i.e, one combined contiguous project - one contractor, one engineer and onv-cost administrative manager. In no manner do I suggest, imply or recommend that Key Largo be this projea.. Key t,argo is the closest to the mainland and the farthest down, stream of the coral reef; therefore, should be last. Key Largo nutrient laden waters have already passed most of the coral reef By the way, according to Volume I1, Appendix C, Exhibit C-3, the, island of Key Largo when totaled and Ocean Reef subtracted, the KLWTD has 13,377 EDU's, and not the estimated 9,279 EDU's as stated in the proposed .resolution; however, the maximum, best use and timely use of public funds should be achieved above all. spectfvlly, C rry W 1 nnson T 305-852-1620 www.k h' t eys as ory.org Hon. BOCC Commissioners; I must take issue with the proposed revised funding formula, whereby future appropriations will be allocated 51.5% to KLWWTD, and 48.5% to the remaining unincorporated areas of Monroe County. While the mathematical formula seems fair based on EDUs, it does not square with the reality of operating a new wastewater special district for the simple reason that our District inherited a project (Key Largo Trailer Village/Key Largo Park) with a total of 700 EDUs which is too small to be self supporting. Couple that with negligent design and delays by Boyle, transition delays with the County/FKAA, impossible grant fund deadlines, federalized grant requirements, i.e, environmental surveys, low and very low income requirements, and the complete lack of engineering and contrator's experience in meeting AWT standards on small systems, and you have a recipe for FAILURE. To sum it up, I am not comfortable starting something without having a plan as to how the District and more importantly its customers (your constituents) will survive with such a small customer base, and without any idea when or if money will become available. The County's proposed revised funding formula contributes to my discomfort. Please understand that until such time as the WW District's customer base is at least 2,500 EDU's we will continue to be a DEPENDENT District, which means that the District will have to rely on the County to make up the difference between revenues and operating costs. The same holds true for expanding the system as we have no experience in obtaining separate funds, and have no desire to compete with Monroe County and Key West for grant funds, presuming that such funds are ever made available. Therefore, I would like to suggest that the BOCC modify the RESOLUTION to reflect reality (ours of course), to wit: a) the new funding allocation will not become effective until the Key Largo WW Treatment District becomes self supporting; and b) the BOCC recognizes its continuing obligation to support the District financially until the District has a minimum of 2,500 EDUs. Your support for this amendment will help me to decide whether to go forward with our project or pull the plug now before we start something that we can't finish. Please understand that this is not the official policy of the WW Treatment District, it is my position only. Respectfully yours. Andrew Tobin, Chairman cc: All County Commissioners; All District Commissioners; County Clerk, County Manager, County Attorney, District Manager Error! Cannot read or display file.Error! Cannot read or display file.Reference: BOCC agenda item 05 To all It has just come to my attention (12:15 p.m. October 14, 2003) that a very important item concerning Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District and the citizens thereof is coming before the BOCC tomorrow Wednesday October 15, 2003 in Key West. This item pertains to the long-awaited and much -needed federal assistance for wastewater projects in Monroe County. It was originally ascertained that should federal funding come forth that the county's endeavor would be to get the "best bang for the BUCK" from the federal funds when they are an actuality. The formula originally developed through the joint cooperation of all stakeholders within the county was laid out by the Intergovernmental Task Force sometime ago. The documentation supporting the formula agreement between all parties has been circulating to all stakeholders for several years now. That formula ascertained that Key Largo would be receiving 29.56% of the anticipated funds. The Intergovernmental Task Force reaffirmed Key Largo 29.56%a recent meeting held in the state government building (perhaps the second to last meeting). I attended this meeting and IGTF reconfirmed that this formula was still standing and received verbal confirmation from both county manager Jim Roberts and Planning Director Tim McGarry. The most discerning thing about this proposed action is that the county has failed to include the Key Largo citizens representatives The Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District. It's also discerning that the county is taking an independent action regarding the formula without the Intergovernmental Task Force being involved. The district was established to represent the people of Key Largo and the county's actions without proper notification to the KLWTD is a divisive act. Therefore I respectfully request that county commission to unanimously rescheduled any reapportionment of these funds with proper notice and deliberation with both the KLWTD and the IGTF. Sincerely Commissioner Charles Brooks Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District Error! Cannot read or display file.Error! Cannot read or display file. P-1 Danny Please read into the record the following Thanks Charles Brooks Commissioner KLWTD Liaison IGTF EReference: BOCC agenda item 05 To all It has just come to my attention (12:15 p.m. October 14, 2003) that a very important item concerning Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District and the citizens thereof is coming before the BOCC tomorrow Wednesday October 15, 2003 in Key West. This item pertains to the long-awaited and much -needed federal assistance for wastewater projects in Monroe County. It was originally ascertained that should federal funding come forth that the county's endeavor would be to get the "best bang for the BUCK" from the federal funds when they are an actuality. The formula originally developed through the joint cooperation of all stakeholders within the county was laid out by the Intergovernmental Task Force sometime ago. The documentation supporting the formula agreement between all parties has been circulating to all stakeholders for several years now. That formula ascertained that Key Largo would be receiving 29.56% of the anticipated funds. The Intergovernmental Task Force reaffirmed Key Largo 29.56%a recent meeting held in the state government building (perhaps the second to last meeting). I attended this meeting and IGTF reconfirmed that this formula was still standing and received verbal confirmation from both county manager Jim Roberts and Planning Director Tim McGarry. The most discerning thing about this proposed action is that the county has failed to include the Key Largo citizens representatives The Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District. It's also discerning that the county is taking an independent action regarding the formula without the Intergovernmental Task Force being involved. The district was established to represent the people of Key Largo and the county's actions without proper notification to the KLWTD is a divisive act. Therefore I respectfully request that county commission to unanimously rescheduled any reapportionment of these funds with proper notice and deliberation with both the KLWTD and the IGTF. Sincerely Commissioner Charles Brooks Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District Honorable Commissioners: I realize that politics seem to require that everything be divided into political area shares. I guess this means that the municipalities simply have to be divided into proportional shares; however, I am of the opinion that effective use of funds (economies of scale) dictate there should be no division of funds. Wastewater construction is no different than any other construction project in that there can be terrific savings in combining numbers of units. It is extremely expensive to construct small projects. Presently Key Largo is looking at a cost of about $18,000 per EDU for 700 EDU's where Ogden previously contracted for about $6,700 per EDU for the total 13,300 EDU Key Largo project. The premium paid for a low economy of scale also carries forth to the small treatment customer's monthly payment of Operation and Management costs. A considerable portion of these monthly costs are fixed costs and are proportionally greater when only a few customers share the costs. This is one reason why Miami -Dade can offer sewer for the $25 per month range. Presently, small projects like Key Largo's (700 EDU's) are running at about $18,000 per EDU when construction, management and grant administration are summed. At $18,000 per EDU, the $100,000,000 will only connect 5,555 connections. On the other hand and granted that $6,700 is no longer a valid number; $100,000,000 will connect 12,500 EDU's at $8,000 per EDU's. I strongly encourage and recommend that the total funds be used in their most cost efficient manner, i.e. one combined contiguous project - one contractor, one engineer and one construction/administrative manager. In no manner do I suggest, imply or recommend that Key Largo be this project. Key Largo is the closest to the mainland and the farthest down stream of the coral reef, therefore, should be last. Heavily laden nutrient waters have already passed most of the coral reef before it ever reaches Key Largo. By the way, according to Volume Il, Appendix C, Exhibit C-3, the island of Key Largo when totaled and Ocean Reef subtracted, the KLWTD has 13,377 EDU's, and not the estimated 9,279 EDU's the proposed resolution states; however, the maximum and best use of public funds should be achieved. Respectfully, Jerry Wilkinson