Item Q06
Board of County Commissioners
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting Date: February 18, 2004
Bulk Item: Yes.m No []
Division: Board of County Commissioners
Department: George R. Neugent
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval by the Board of County Commissioners to amend Resolution No. 224-2003
approved on June 18, 2003 supporting the reconstruction of the Old Seven Mile Bridge to
the original design by the Florida Dept. of Transportation to include a provision that
FOOT supply electricity to the island through the support and assistance of Monroe
County, the City of Marathon and other local, State, and Federal agencies through the
securing of appropriate grants.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
And, forever more to be referred to as the Georgette Mapes amendment.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT I AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST:
BUDGETED: YES [] NO []
COST TO COUNTY: $
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Source of Funds:
REVENUE PRODUCING: YES [] NO [] AMT PER MONTH: YEAR:
APPROVED BVpTY ATTY F or:/PURCHASING ~ RISK MANAGEMENT []
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APPROVAL:
ner GEORGE R. N GENT
DISTRICT II
DOCUMENTATION: INCLUDED 91 TO FOLLOW [] NOT REQUIRED []
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DISPOSITION:
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RESOLUTION .f\IQ.
-2004
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUppORnNG THE RECONSTRUCTION OF
THE OLD SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO THE ORIGINAL DESIGN AND
REQUESTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT Of TRANSPORTATION
EXPEDITE THE WORK
WHEREAS, the old 7-mile Bridge (between Marathon and Pigeon Key) is the only
roadway to Pigeon Key. The limited use of the Bridge creates several undue hardships on
Pigeon Key, for example; the delivery of necessary supplies and the creation of a
dangerous situation by restricting the access to Pigeon Key for fire and medical vehicles;
and
WHEREAS, the Bridge has been historically used as a route to special events held
on Pigeon Key as well as a viewing platform for events held in the vicinity of the bridge.
These said events contribute to the economic well being of the City's tourist economy;
and
WHEREAS, Pigeon Key, a historical landmark, has been regularly used as a site for
special events as well as a marine study center, this site contributes to the economic well-
being of the Keys' tourist economy; and
WHEREAS, the old 7-Mile Bridge is enjoyed by thousands of visitors and locals for
sight seeing, walking, bicycling, fishing, sunset watching and other similar activities.
People using the old 7~mile bridge are entitled to a safe platform from which to conduct
those activities; and
WHEREAS, this portion of the old 7-Mile Bride is the only portion of the original
Flagler Railway that stands largely in its historical condition and is also useable by the
public. The old 7-Mile Bridge is on the National Historic Register and should be preserved
in its historic condition for many years to come; and
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WHEREAS, the people of the City of Marathon desire to have the repair of this
structure completed as soon as possible to minimize inconvenience and danger; now,
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA:
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The Monroe County Board of Commissioners requests that the FOOT
take immediate steps to restore the old portion of the 7-Mile Bridge from Marathon to
Pigeon Key to a safe condition as close to its original design as a highway bridge as is
reasonably practical.
Section 2
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners further requests that the
FDOT take all steps necessary to expedite this project and bring it to completion as fast as
possible.
Section 3
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners requests that an
electric power line be added via the old 7-Mile Bridge to enhance the economic health of
this historic site and the safety of its vi!;itors.
Section 4 This resolution shall be transmitted to the FDOT secretary in Tallahassee
and copied to the District Six secretary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at the regular meeting of said Board held on the 18th of February, 2004.
Mayor Nelson
Mayor Pro Tem Rice
CommiSsioner McCoy
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Spehar
(SEAL)
Attest: DANNY L.KOLHAGE, Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMft-lISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Deputy Clerk
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Mayor/ChaIrperson
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The Honorable Georae Neuaent:
As FOOT creates its plans to rebuild thrC;' bridQe to Piqeon Key, it wants to include
a provision that the contac/or olso supply electricity to the island.
To do this, they hove suggested Ihat the MCBOCC omend a resolution. A copy
is enclosed, DOT's suggestions are:
Change # 1: WHEREf\S, Pigeon Key, Cl historicollandmark, has been
regularly used as a site for special events as well as a marine study center,
this site contributes to the economic well-being of the Keys' tourist
economy.
Change #2: ~e~tioll~t The Monroe County Boord of County
Commissioners requests that on electric power line be added via the old
SE:wen-Mile BridSJe to enhonce the economic health of this historic site and
the sofety of its visitors.
Please notf? thaflhere is no emf 10 the County.
You will remernber that we once had (] very sophisticated marine science
project there through Mote Marine. They had to leove because the electricity,
supplied by diesel generators, was too unreliable with its surges and other
fluctuations. Commercial electricity would make us as reliable os anyplace else
clIld thus contribute to our goal of first-class Marine Science and Educotion.
Thonks for your consideration,
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