Item G3
LAND AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: June 16, 2004
Bulk Item: Yes No X
Department: Land Authority
Agenda Item Wording: Approval of a resolution authorizing restoration of a parcel of Land Authority
property as mitigation for wetland impacts at Key West Intern~tional Airport.
Item Background: The Monroe County Director of Airports proposes to conduct restoration activities
on a 14-acre parcel in the area known as the Key West Salt Ponds. The proposed restoration activities
would serve as mitigation for the replacement and expansion of hangars at Key West International
Airport. The Airport Administration has committed to assuming responsibility for all aspects of the
restoration project.
Advisory Committee Action: On May 26, 2004 the Advisory Committee voted 3/0 to approve the
item.
Previous Governing Board Action: The Board purchased the subject property in 1992.
Contract/Agreement Changes: None.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Total Cost: $ N/A
Budgeted: Yes
No
Cost to Land Authority: $ 0
Source of Funds: Airport
Approved By: Attorney ~ County Land Steward X.
Executive Director Approval: ~ '~ ~
Mark J. Rosch
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
RESTORATION OF A PARCEL OF LAND AUTHORITY
PROPERTY AS MITIGATION FOR WETLAND IMPACTS AT THE
KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
WHEREAS, in 1992 the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority (hereinafter "Land
Authority") purchased from Friends of Florida, Inc. a 14-acre parcel identified by tax folio
#65160-000000 in the area known as the Key West Salt Ponds (hereinafter "subject property")
for conservation purposes; and
WHEREAS, the property title includes a deed restriction in favor of Friends of Florida, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, prior to Land Authority ownership, the natural condition of the subject property was
disturbed in certain areas by the introduction of fill and exotic vegetation; and
WHEREAS, in a letter dated May 28, 2004, the Monroe County Director of Airports requests
authorization for Monroe County to conduct restoration activities on the subject property as
mitigation for wetland impacts that will result from the replacement and expansion of hangars on
the adjoining property at Key West International Airport; and
WHEREAS, Friends of Florida, Inc. has provided input to the restoration plan and supports the
proposed restoration activities; and
WHEREAS, on May 26, 2004 the Land Authority Advisory Committee reviewed Monroe
County's URS restoration plan dated May 5, 2004 and voted 3/0 to approve authorizing
restoration of the subject property in this manner; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND AUTHORITY:
Section 1. The Land Authority hereby authorizes Monroe County to conduct restoration
activities on the subject property in accordance with the URS plan dated May 5, 2004.
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Section 2. In accordance with the letter dated May 28, 2004 from the Monroe County Director of
Airports, this authorization is based on the Airport Administration's commitment to assume
responsibility for all aspects of the mitigation project, including but not limited to funding,
permitting, implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and compliance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority at a
regular meeting on this day of 2004.
(Seal)
ATTEST:
MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN LAND AUTHORITY
Mark J. Rosch
Executive Director
David P. Rice
Chairman
Approved for Legal Form
Larry R. Erskine
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Murray E. Nelson, District 5
Mayor Pro Tern David P. Rice, District 4
Dixie M. Spehar, District 1
George Neugent. District 2
Charles "Sonny" McCoy, District 3
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Mr. Mark Rosch, Executive Director
Monroe County Land Authority
1200 Truman Avenue
Suite 207
Key West, FI 33040
Re: Key West International Airport (KWIA)
Mitigation for Hangars Replacement Project
Dear Mr. Rosch;
On January 29,2004 Feher Environmental Consulting, Inc. made a presentation
on behalf of the Airport, to the Advisory Committee of the Monroe County Land
Authority (MCLA), for permission to use MCLA land in providing mitigation for
unavoidable wetland impacts associated with the above referenced project. The
Advisory Committee requested that two items be provided:
· That the Mitigation Plan be approved by Ms. Joan Borel, and
· That the Airport provides assurance to MCLA for developing and
maintaining the mitigation project in accordance with the Plans and
Permits.
Subsequently, Ms. Borel was contacted, the Mitigation Plan was revised and she
provided a letter to MCLA dated March 11, 2004 approving the Revised
Mitigation Plan. This Plan has been forwarded to the South Florida Water
Management District (SFWMD) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE)
for their review and approval.
Once the permitting agencies review and approve the Revised Mitigation Plan
they will be in a position to issue permits. Upon issuance of permits the Airport
will be required by law to be in conformance with the Plans, the issued permits
and any conditions the permits may attach. Typically these include a five year
monitoring and maintenance period to ensure that the mitigation plan functions
as designed and permitted.
By this letter, the Airport agrees to assume responsibility for all aspects of this
mitigation project, including but not limited to funding. permitting, implementation,
maintenance, monitoring, and compliance. The Land Authority's role in .this
mitigation project will be limited to providing the Airport with the approval to
proceed.
We hope that the above commitment is adequate, and that we can move forward
in obtaining the necessary approvals from MCLA whereby the Airport can use the
Land Authority's parcel for mitigation purposes. Should you need additional
information please do not hesitate to call myself or Mr. Feher at (727) 577-9984,
or (727) 403-6742 (cell).
Peter J. Hort ,
Director of Airp s
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