Resolution 396-2021 RESOLUTION NO. 396 -2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
URGING THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO DESIGNATE THE
CANOPY OF AUSTRALIAN PINES IN FT. ZACHARY
TAYLOR STATE PARK AS AN EXCEPTION TO ANY
EXOTIC AND INVASIVE REMOVAL PROGRAMS AND
TO INITIATE MAINTENANCE AND CONTROLLED
GROWTH REPLACEMENT PROGRAMS.
WHEREAS, Ft. Zachary Taylor State Park is a National Historic Landmark in Key
West that has a towering canopy - a cathedral - of old Australian Pine trees; and
WHEREAS, these Australian Pines have become a cherished part of the park's
natural landscape, providing shade to beach visitors and a feeling of spaciousness
in a simple and elegant manner; and offer immeasurable social, community,
environmental and economic benefits; and
WHEREAS, the pines are first growth on submerged land that was filled in the
1960s and, therefore, have never been a threat to native vegetation; and
WHEREAS, this canopy is drought-tolerant, salt-tolerant, low maintenance,
energy efficient and provides a beautiful unique vista; and
WHEREAS, the pines provide a filtering protection from the damaging rays of the
sun; and
WHEREAS, the Park management has agreed that the existing Australian
Pines will remain unless a hazard to life and property; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statute 380.0552 (1) directs the state "To enhance natural
scenic resources, promote the aesthetic benefits of the natural environment,
and ensure that development is compatible with the unique historic character of the
Florida Keys;" and
WHEREAS, the County Commission, understanding that this governing statute
provides exemption, wishes to lend its voice to the many local citizens, snowbirds,
tourists and the community of artists and writers who have objected to the loss of the
Australians Pines; and
WHEREAS, the County Commission previously expressed its opposition to the
removal of Australian Pines at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park when it adopted Resolution
217-2006.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the State of Florida is hereby urged to designate the canopy of
Australian Pines at Ft. Zachary Taylor Historic State Park as an exception to any
and all exotic and invasive removal programs.
Section 2: That the State of Florida is hereby urged to initiate a professional maintenance
program to nurture and protect the pines and to institute a policy of "controlled growth"
for replacement of any pines lost to natural disaster or man, so that Ft. Zachary Taylor will
always have a canopy of Australian Pines.
Section 3: That the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit copies of this Resolution to:
Secretary Shawn Hamilton Senator Ana Maria Rodriquez, District 39
Dept. of Environmental Protection 318 Senate Office Building
3900 Commonwealth Blvd. 404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
Director Eric Draper Representative Jim Mooney, District 120
Division of Recreation and Parks 1102 The Capitol
Dept. of Environmental Protection 402 South Monroe Street
3900 Commonwealth Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Section 4: That this Resolution shall go into effect immediately upon its passage, adoption
and authentication by the signature of the presiding officer and the County Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, =
Florida at a regular meeting held on October 20, 2021, in Marathon, Florida..4 rrTh
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Mayor Michelle Coldiron Yes --+i` ry
®� Mayor Pro Tern David Rice Yes -0
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Commissioner Craig Cates Yes Vic;
`� Commissioner Eddie Martinez Not Present '�-'
,�� -,,. #- Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein Yes
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November 2, 2021
Secretary Shawn Hamilton
Dept. of Environmental Protection
3900 Commonwealth Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Secretary Hamilton,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 396-2021 urging the State of Florida to designate the
canopy of Australian Pines in Ft. Zachary Taylor State Park as an exception to any exotic and
invasive removal programs and to initiate maintenance and controlled growth replacement
programs.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on October 20, 2021. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex-officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By: Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145
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November 2, 2021
Senator Ana Maria Rodriquez, District 39
318 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
Dear Senator Rodriquez,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 396-2021 urging the State of Florida to designate the
canopy of Australian Pines in Ft. Zachary Taylor State Park as an exception to any exotic and
invasive removal programs and to initiate maintenance and controlled growth replacement
programs.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on October 20, 2021. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex-officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By: Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145
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November 2, 2021
Director Eric Draper
Division of Recreation and Parks
Dept. of Environmental Protection
3900 Commonwealth Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Director Draper,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 396-2021 urging the State of Florida to designate the
canopy of Australian Pines in Ft. Zachary Taylor State Park as an exception to any exotic and
invasive removal programs and to initiate maintenance and controlled growth replacement
programs.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on October 20, 2021. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex-officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By: Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145
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November 2, 2021
Representative Jim Mooney, District 120
1102 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Dear Representative Mooney,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 396-2021 urging the State of Florida to designate the
canopy of Australian Pines in Ft. Zachary Taylor State Park as an exception to any exotic and
invasive removal programs and to initiate maintenance and controlled growth replacement
programs.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on October 20, 2021. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex-officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By: Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145