Item 14 Intergovernmental CoordinationMonroe County Comprehensive Plan Update
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT
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14.0. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION......................................................................................1 14.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................1 14.2 Element Content.......................................................................................................................... 3 14.3 Inventory ...................................................................
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14.3.1 Existing Coordination Mechanisms with Local Governments ..................15
14.3.2 Existing Coordination Mechanisms with Public/Private Utilities ........... 22
14.3.3 Existing Coordination Mechanisms with Local Independent
Special Districts......................................................
14.3.4 Existing Coordination Mechanisms with Regional Authorities................25
14.3.5 Existing Coordination Mechanisms with State Agencies ............................26
14.3.6 Existing Coordination Mechanisms with Federal Agencies .......................28
14.4 Needs and Opportunities of Intergovernmental Coordination Inventory .........31
14.4.1 Effectiveness of Intergovernmental Coordination........................................31
14.4.2 Effectiveness of Interlocal Agreements.............................................................34
14.5 Coordination with Other Plan Elements..........................................................................34
List of Figures
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Figure 14.1: Monroe County Governmental Organizational Chart ................................................... 2
List of Tables
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Table 14.1: Existing Interlocal Agreement Inventory..........................................................................4
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Table 14.2: Existing Government/Entities Inventory.........................................................................11
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14.0 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION
[Rule 9J-5.015(1), (2) F.A. CJ
The Intergovernmental Coordination Element of the Monroe County (County)
Comprehensive Plan addresses the data inventory requirements of 9J-5.015(1), (2), and (3)
of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The data inventory requirement will support
the development of goals, objectives, policies, and implementation programs for the
Intergovernmental Coordination Element.
The purpose of this element is to increase the effectiveness, efficiency, and responsiveness
of government; provide for consistency in decisions and actions between various
departments and agencies; and to improve citizen awareness and participation.
14.1 Introduction
Monroe County Government Departments are interspersed throughout the County
including offices in Key West, Stock Island, Marathon, and Key Largo. Figure 14.1 (Monroe
County Government Organization Chart) denotes the political and administrative structure
of the County government.
Federal and State government involvement within the borders of the County is extensive
due to land holdings and, among other legislation, the County's designation as an Area of
Critical State Concern (380.0552, F.S.). The designation of the entire Florida Keys as a
National Marine Sanctuary also provides an opportunity
for coordinated efforts in
research, regulation and enforcement on a variety of issues.
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14.2 Element Content
The Intergovernmental Coordination Element (ICE) is designed to address existing and
future coordination procedures, processes, or actions intended to enhance the efficiency
and effectiveness of governmental operations. The ICE addresses a variety of
intergovernmental relationships, including those between the County and School Board,
utilities, or adjacent jurisdictions. The ICE requirements of the Growth Management Act of
1985, as amended, emphasize strong intergovernmental coordination, provide for
identification of coordination needs, and for the use of appropriate existing coordination
procedures, processes, and actions.
For the purposes of the ICE, "intergovernmental coordination" has been defined as
occurring along a continuum of activities, ranging from informal contacts to formal
procedures, actions, or agreements. The term "coordinate with" has been defined to
include any or all of the following which may be appropriate and applicable to a given
circumstance or need:
• Verbal or written communication;
• Scheduled or unscheduled meetings;
• Requests for information or comments about plans, reports, etc. of other entities;
• Special purpose groups organized to plan for or implement a specific task;
• Standing committees, organizations, or groups, for example, South Florida Regional
Planning Council, South Florida Water Management District, and other such entities; or
• Interlocal agreements, resolutions, contracts, ordinances, grants, etc.
As part of intergovernmental coordination, the County has entered into various interlocal
agreements that address many of the functions of the County. Table 14.1 provides an
inventory of selected Interlocal Agreements with Monroe County. This table does not
represent an extensive list of all interlocal agreements, but highlights some of the major
agreements that are discussed further within this element.
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Table 14.1- Existing Interlocal Agreement Inventory
[Rule 9J-5.015 (a)]
of Agreement
BetweenName
poAgreement
Monroe County, City
of Key West, City of
Local Option Gas Tax
Sharing Interlocal
Key Colony Beach,
To provided revenue share allocations
City of Layton, City
Agreement
of Marathon, City of
Islamorada
Supplemental Gas
Monroe County and
Tax Interlocal
the City of Marathon
Amends May 20, 2009 agreement
Agreement
Interlocal Agreement
To continue cooperative efforts to develop
Between the Board of
Monroe County
centralized wastewater treatment,
County
and
collection and disposal services on a
Commissioners of
regional basis, District to initiate and
Monroe County,
Key Largo
complete construction of the North
Florida and the Key
Wastewater
Components to serve 2,500 EDUs, initially
Largo Wastewater
Treatment District
and 13,000 EDUs upon completion of
Treatment District
entire regional system
First Amended and
Restated Interlocal
Agreement between
Monroe County
the Board of County
And
Amend and restate in order to accurately
Commissioners of
Key Largo
describe sources of funds
Monroe County,
Wastewater
Florida and the Key
Treatment District
Largo Wastewater
Treatment District
Amendment Number
One to First Amended
and Restated
Interlocal Agreement
of July 20, 2005
Monroe County
To reflect the agreement of the parties to
between the Board of
And
Key Largo
increase the amount of advance funding
County
available to the Key Largo Wastewater
Commissioners of
Wastewater
Treatment District
Treatment District
Monroe County,
Florida and the Key
Largo Wastewater
Treatment District
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Table 14.1- Existing Interlocal Agreement Inventory (continued)
.
Second Amendment
,
IMUM
to the Amended and
Restated Interlocal
Agreement between
Monroe County
the Board of County
Commissioners of
And
Key Largo
To amend and clarify the meaning of the
Monroe County,
Wastewater
defined term "North Com
Components"
p
Florida and the Key
Treatment District
Largo Wastewater
Treatment District
Interlocal Agreement
Amendment for the
Summerland/
Cudjoe/Upper
Sugarloaf Regional
Wastewater System
Monroe County and
the Florida Keys
Amends the September 20, 2006 Interlocal
to be Expanded to
Aqueduct Authority
g�
Agreement for the regional wastewater
Cover Design for Big
(FKAA)
system
Pine Key through
Ramrod Key and
Lower Ke
Interlocal Agreement
between Monroe
County and Florida
Monroe County and
Keys Aqueduct
the Florida Keys
Provides procedures for allocation,
Authority for the
Aqueduct Authority
expenditures, and reimbursement of funds
Conch Key/Duck Key
(FKAA)
for wastewater treatment system
Regional Wastewater
System
First Amendment to
Interlocal Agreement
between Monroe
Monroe County and
County and the
Florida Keys
Florida Keys
Aqueduct Authority
Amends June 21, 2006 Interlocal
Aqueduct Authority
(FKAA)
Agreement
for the Big Coppitt
Regional Wastewater
S stem
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Table 14.1- Existing Interlocal Agreement Inventory (continued)
Name of Agreement
Between
Brief Purpose of Agreement
Second Amendment
Monroe County and
to Interlocal
Florida Keys
Amends June 21, 2006 Interlocal
Agreement for the
Aqueduct Authority
Agreement
Big Coppitt Regional
(FKAA)
Wastewater System
Agreement between
Monroe County and
the Florida Keys
Monroe County and
Installation of Fire Hydrants in
Aqueduct Authority
A
Florida Keys
Unincorporated Monroe County
for Installation and
Aqueduct Authority
Maintenance of Fire
(FKAA)
Hydrants in
Unincorporated
Monroe County
Board of County
Amendment and 1st
Commissioners of
Collaborate to help increase Monroe
Renewal of Franchise
Monroe County and
o
County's annual recycling rate to 40 /o by
Agreement
Marathon Garbage
2014 with various forms of assistance
(Solid Waste and
Service, Inc. (f/k/a
noted by Franchisee
Recycling Collection)
Mid -Keys Waste,
Inc.
Monroe County
Waste Collection
Interlocal Agreement
and Disposal
Solid Waste Collection
District and City of
Layton
Governmental
Interlocal Agreement
County of Monroe
Appoints MCHA to provide professional
between the County
and the Monroe
planning, management and administrative
of Monroe County,
County Housing
services for the County pursuant to HUD,
State of Florida and
Authority
DCA and FHFA affordable housing
the Monroe County
programs
Housing Authority
Library Impact
Fee Interlocal
Monroe County and
Collection of Library Impact Fees
Agreement
City of Marathon
City of Marathon
Amendment to
Monroe County and
Amends previous Interlocal Agreements
Impact Fee Interlocal
the City of Key
for impact fees, specifically transportation
Agreement
Colony Beach
and fire protection/EMS impact fees
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Table 14.1- Existing Interlocal Agreement
Inventory (continued)
Hofu
.,
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Joint Use Park
Interlocal Agreement
Monroe County and
the School Board of
Provide for the development of a joint use
Monroe County
park on the Sugarloaf School grounds
g
Interlocal Agreement
Establish mutual obligations and
Monroe County and
Monroe County and
res onsibilities of the County
p and the
Key Largo Fire
Key Largo Fire
District for use, ownership, title to
Rescue and
Rescue and
property, and r
provision of services, with
Emergency Medical
Emergency Medical
September 30, 2006 the date County
Services District
Services
transferred responsibility for fire, rescue
and emergency medical services to the
Agreement between
District
the Board of
Board of Governors
Governors of Fire and
of Fire and
Ambulance District 1
of Monroe County
Ambulance District
1 of Monroe County
Establishes volunteer fire department to be
and Big Coppitt
and Big Coppitt
primary provider of fire rescue services
within their assigned
Volunteer Fire
Volunteer Fire
geographical area
Department, Inc.
Department, Inc.
Agreement between
the Board of
Board of Governors
Governors of Fire and
of Fire and
Ambulance District 1
Ambulance District
Establishes volunteer fire department to be
of Monroe County
and Sugarloaf Key
1 of Monroe County
and Sugarloaf Key
primary provider of fire rescue services
within their assigned
Volunteer Fire
Volunteer Fire
geographical area
artment, Inc.
Department, Inc.
rDe
between
tAgreement
he Board of
vernors
Governors of Fire and
7Ambul�ance
Ambulance District 1
District
Establishes volunteer fire department to be
of Monroe County
and the Big Pine Key
oonroe County
and the Big Pine Key
primary provider of fire rescue services
within their assigned
Volunteer Fire
Volunteer Fire
geographical area
Department, Inc.
Department, Inc.
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Table 14.1- Existing Interlocal Agreement Inventory (continued)
Name of Agreement
Between
Brief PurposeAgreement
Agreement between
Board of Governors
the Board of
of Fire and
Governors of Fire and
Ambulance District
Establishes volunteer fire department to be
Ambulance District 1
1 of Monroe County
primary provider of fire rescue services
of Monroe County
and Layton
within their assigned geographical area
and Layton Volunteer
Volunteer Fire
Fire Department, Inc.
Department, Inc.
Agreement between
Board of Governors
the Board of
of Fire and
Governors of Fire and
Ambulance District
Establishes volunteer fire department to be
Ambulance District 1
1 of Monroe County
primary provider of fire rescue services
of Monroe County
and Tavernier Fire
within their assigned geographical area
and Tavernier Fire
and Ambulance
and Ambulance
Corps, Inc.
Corps, Inc.
Memorandum of
Understanding
between the Naval
Air Station Key West
Naval Air Station
Fire Department and
Key West Fire
Render mutual fire and emergency
Monroe County
Department and
assistance to one another
Mutual Fire and
Monroe County
Emergency Services
Assistance
Agreement
Memorandum of
Understanding
between the
Islamorada, Village of
Islamorada, Village
Render mutual fire and emergency
Islands and Monroe
of Islands and
assistance to one another
County Mutual Fire
Monroe County
and Emergency
Services Assistance
Agreement
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Memorandum of
Understanding
between the City of
Marathon and
Monroe County
Mutual Fire and
Emergency Services
Assistance
Memorandum of
Understanding
between the City of
Key West, Florida
and Monroe County
Mutual Fire and
Emergency Services
Assistance
Agreement between
Ocean Reef Volunteer
Fire Department, Inc.
and Monroe County
for providing fire
protection and
emergency medical
and rescue services
Agreement
Interlocal Agreement
City of Marathon Render mutual fire and emergency
and Monroe County assistance to one another
Monroe County and Render mutual fire and emergency
City of Key West assistance to one another
Ocean Reef
Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc.
and Monroe County
Florida Keys Electric
Cooperative
Association, Inc. and
County of Monroe,
Florida
Monroe County and
the City of Key West
Render mutual fire and emergency
assistance to one another
To provide repair and replacement
services for outdoor lighting and traffic
signals
City/County involvement in the FWC
Mooring Field Pilot Program
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Table 14.1- Existing Interlocal Agreement Inventory (continued)
Name of Agreement
•
•
Brief Purpose of Agreement
Memorandum of
Understanding
Between the Florida
MOU implements the requirements of Ch.
Department of
State of Florida
380, F.S., due to the Area of State Critical
Community Affairs
Department of
Concern and designates mutually agreed
and Monroe County
Community Affairs
upon procedures between DCA and the
for a Coordinated
and Monroe County
County
Permit Review
Process for
Development
Monroe County,
Various public school facility coordination
Islamorada, Village
as required by Ch. 163 F.S.
Interlocal Agreement
of Islands, Key
for Public School
Colony Beach,
Facility Planning in
Layton, Key West,
Monroe County
Marathon, and the
School Board of
Monroe County
Source: Monroe County Agencies and Monroe County Clerk or Court website
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14.3 Inventory
[Rule 9J-5.015 (b)J
Table 14.2 below, provides an inventory of the local, regional, State, and federal entities
with which the County coordinates, along with a short description
of their role.
Table 14.2 - Existing Government/Entities Inventory
ExistingEntity
CoordinationCoordinationreasof
Mechanisms
City of Key Colony Beach
City of Key West
Municipalities located
Management
City of Layton
within Monroe CountyGrowth
Interlocal Agreements
g
Emergency Management
City of Marathon
Impact Fees
� Transportation
• Potable water
Village of Islamorada
• Waste Water
• Environmental and Natural
Resources
• Parks and Recreation
• Local Option Gas Tax
• Airport Operations (Key
Miami -Dade
Collier
Adjacent Counties
West Marathon
• Growth Management
• Emergency Management
• Potable water
• Environmental and Natural
Miami -Dade Mass
Transit
Resources
Adjacent County transit • Provides mass transit routes
Monroe CountySchool
authori to and within the County
School Board facilities
District
are
located within
• Traffic Impacts
(Ingress/Egress to Schools)
unincorporated Monroe . Projected need for
•
County
Interlocal Agreement
new/improved facilities
•
Recreation Facilities and
Monroe County Sheriffs .
Office
Coordinates Law
Programs
Policing
Monroe County Land •
Enforcement Activities •
Agency Responsible for
Code Enforcement
Authority
y
Land Acquisition
Purchase of lands for
conservation and affordable
Monroe County Housing
Authori
Agency Responsible for •
housing
Affordable Housing
North Key Largo Utility •
HousingPro rams
Private Utility
C 0
.
Special District
Water and Wastewater
•
Interlocal A- reement
Services to the Ocean Reef
Community
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Table 14.2 - Existing Government/Entities Inventory (continued)
Entity
Existing
Coordination
Major
Areas of Coordination
Key Largo Wastewater
Mechanisms
•
Public Utility
Wastewater Service to the
Treatment District
•
Special District
Upper Keys
Interlocal Agreement
Key West Resort Utilities
•
Private Utility
•
Key West Resort Utilities
Corp.
•
Special District
Wastewater Service to
•
Interlocal Agreement
unincorporated Stock Island
Florida Keys Aqueduct
•
Private Utility
•
Generation and distribution
Authority (FKAA)
•
Interlocal Agreements
of adequate and dependable
supply of potable water
Wastewater treatment
facilities
Florida Keys Electric
•
Private Utility
•
Electric service provider
Cooperative
Keys Energy Service
•
Public Utility
•
Energy services provider
Bell South (AT&T)
•
Private Utility telephone
•
Provides adequate telephone
provider
services
Comcast Cable Company
•
Private Utility
•
Cable and internet service
provider
Waste Management, Inc.
•
Private Utility
•
Solid waste management
Mid -Key Waste, Inc.
•
Private Utility
•
Solid waste management
Keys Sanitary Services
•
Private Utility
•
Solid waste management
Card Sound Bridge &
•
Special District
•
Bridge and Approach
Road Authority
•
Interlocal Agreement
Maintenance
•
Right-of-way mowing and
brush cutting along Card
Sound Road
•
Waiving tolls under
emergency circumstances.
Florida Keys Mosquito
•
Private Utility
•
Pest control and treatment
Control District
•
Interlocal Agreement
South Florida Regional
•
Regional Agency
•
Strategic Regional Policy
Planning Council
•
Responsible for regional
Plan
(SFRPC)
coordination
•
Socio-economic data
projections
•
Intergovernmental review
•
Emergency Management
•
Coastal High Hazard Areas
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Table 14.2 - Existing Government/Entities Inventory (continued)
Mechanisms
�.
South Florida Water
. Regional Agency
Surface water drainage
Management District
. Special District
Wetland protection
(SFWMD)
. Oversees water
Potable water supply
resources, water quality,
• Environmental resources
flood control, natural
permits
Department of
s stems and water supply
State Agency
• Consumptive use permits
Environmental
Responsible
Protection
Department of
Community Affairs
State Agency
Responsible for land
. County Plan must meet both
(DCA)
planning and grant
statutory and administrative
requirements.
programs.
. Growth Management and
Conservation issues per
Chapter 380, F.S.
• Funding assistance for
Comprehensive Planning
activities
Florida Department ofToResponsible
e Agency
. Regulates community
Children and Family
Services (DCFS)ple
for housing
residential homes, foster
with special needs
care homes, and homes for
Florida Department of
State Agency
special children
. Well and septic permits
Health (DOH)
Responsible for
. Cesspit inventory and
administering heath
removal
related issues.
Florida Department of State Agency
U.S. 1 improvements7and
—]
Transportation (FDOT) Responsible for all state
construction
roads
. Access management
• Traffic control deviclong
Florida Department of . State Agency
U.S. 1
. Historic Survey Grants
State (DOS) .
Includes Division of
• Review of any project with
Historic Resources
Federal and/or State
Involvement
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Table 14.2 - Existing Government/Entities Inventory (continued)
Florida Department of
Environmental
Protection (FDEP)
Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation
Commission (FWC)
U.S. Army Corp of I •
Engineers (ACOE) •
U.S. Navy
State Agency
Responsible for
protecting and
conserving Florida's
natural resources;
managing State owned
lands/ aquatic preserves,
and regulating impacts on
the environment.
Federal Agency
Regulatory control over
hunting, fishing and
taking of animals and
fish.
Federal Agency
Has regulatory authority
in the Keys
• Military
U.S. Coast Guard I • Military
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA)
j U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (FWS)
• Federal Agency
• National Weather
Services
• Florida Keys National
Marine Sanctuary
• National Hurricane
Center
• Federal Agency
• Regulatory control over
certain habitats and
wildlife
• Monitoring/reporting on
quality of drinking water
supply and wastewater
treatment
• Air quality
monitoring/reporting
• Hazardous and solid waste
disposal
• Natural resources
• Surface water drainage
• Acquisition
• Comments on permit
applications
• Provides Technical
assistance on endangered
animals and habitats
• Land use
• Conservation
• Regulation of dredge and fill
permits
• Land use
• Recreation
• Natural Resources
• Emergency Management
• Law Enforcement
• Emergency management
• Growth Management
• Emergency Management
• Environmental Management
• Conservation and Coastal
Management Element
• Comments on permit
applications related to
endangered animals and
habitats
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Table 14.2 - Existing Government/Entities Inventory (continued)
-Loordination
Mechanisms
Major Areas of Coordination
Federal Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA)
. Federal Agency
. Jurisdiction
. Minimum federal standards
over all
for wastewater, drinking
environmental issues of
water, and air quality
federal concern.
. Funding of wastewater
facilities
Federal Emergency
. Federal Agency
• Natural resources
. Compliance with federal
Management Agency
. Responsible for all flood
flood regulations
(FEMA), Flood Insurance
Administration
zone mapping.
• Regulation of habitable
structure below flood
U.S. Department of
Federal Agency
elevation
. Land Use
Agriculture, Natural
Maps soil types and
0 Growth Management
Resources Conservation
describe their suitability
tY
Agricultural Lands
Service ( )
for agricultural and
. Ensures land use activities
development.
occur consistent with specific
U.S. Department of
Federal Agency
soil properties
Land Use
Interior
Preservation of
Conservation
Everglades National Park,
Parks and Recreation
Big Cypress Preserve, and
DrV Tortuga Keys
Source: Monroe County
14.3.1 Existing Coordination Mechanisms with Local Governments
14.3.1.1 Municipalities
City )f Key Colonv Beach
The City of Key Colony Beach is a municipality of approximately permanent and seasonal
3,2361 residents situated entirely within the County. It coordinates with the County on
land use, impact fees, recreation, recycling, gas tax distribution, emergency planning, and
solid waste collection and disposal.
I Estimated 2010 population. Source: Statewide Regional Evacuation. Study Program, South Florida Regional
Planning Council, 2010.
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City of Key West
The City of Key West is a municipality of approximately 33,6562 permanent and seasonal
residents within the boundaries of the County. It coordinates with the County on a broad
range of issues, including land use, service delivery systems, infrastructure needs, solid
waste, public and environmental health services, airport operation, emergency
management, and recreation and open space.
City of Layton
The City of Layton is a municipality of approximately 4513 permanent and seasonal
residents located entirely within the boundaries of Monroe County. It coordinates with the
County on land use, impact fees, gas tax distribution, emergency planning, EMS services
and equipment storage, and recycling.
QV of Marathon
The City of Marathon is a municipality of approximately 15,9574 permanent and seasonal
residents located entirely within the boundaries of the County. It coordinates with the
County on land use, impact fees, gas tax distribution, airport operation, emergency
planning, EMS services and recycling.
Villae oflslamorada
The Village of Islamorada is a municipality of approximately permanent and seasonal
12,9845 residents located entirely within the boundaries of the County. It coordinates with
the County on land use, impact fees, gas tax distribution, emergency planning, EMS services
and recycling.
14.3.1.2 Counties
Miami -Dade County
Miami -Dade County is adjacent to the north of the County. Areas of coordination include
hurricane evacuation and preparedness, land use planning, climate change, aquifer
recharge protection, water supply planning, bus service and solid waste management and
disposal. The Miami -Dade Comprehensive Plan provides goals, objectives and policies
(GOPs) that address coordination with Monroe County. They are as follows: Objective ICE-
1, ICE-3, ICE-4, ICE-5; Policies ICE-1A, ICE-1J, ICE-4B, and CM-8K.
2 Ibid.
s Ibid.
4 Ibid.
s Ibid.
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Collier County
Big Cypress National Preserve is within both Collier and Monroe Counties. Land use
activities adjacent to the Preserve are an area of coordination between the Monroe and
Collier Counties.
Miami -Dade TransitAuthority
Miami -Dade Transit (MDT) Authority provides bus services in the County from Key Largo
to the City of Marathon on two routes (#301 and #302).
14.3.1.3 Monroe County
Department o Airport Services
The department overseeing the county -owned airports in Marathon and Key West is
administered through the County Administrator's Office. This department oversees each
airport through a combination of local, State, and federal funding. That funding is
supported by the collection of passenger fees, airport leases, and other airport fees.
Numerous written agreements exist to administer funding through day-to-day operations,
physical improvements, and provision of safety requirements.
Monroe County Transit
Monroe County Transit (MCT) is a door-to-door service designed for people who need
transportation, and is available to the general public. The elderly and/or disabled
individuals who are unable to access regular fixed route or commuter bus service are
encouraged to use this service. MCT provides paratransit transportation within the Keys,
available between Mile Marker 0 in Key West through Mile Marker 113 in Key Largo as well
as Ocean Reef.
Lower Kevs Shuttle
The Lower Keys Shuttle operates shuttle bus service between Key West and Marathon,
connecting with Dade -Monroe Express in Marathon to provide bus service from Key West
to Florida City (mainland Miami). Scheduled stops are made in Key West, Boca Chica, Big
Coppitt, Bay Point, Sugarloaf, Cudjoe Key, Summerland Key, Big Pine Key, and Marathon.
Extension Services
The County and the University of Florida have partnered through the Extension Service for
20 years. The Extension Service partners with the County to provide a wide variety of
learning opportunities and information to individuals, businesses, and agencies in marine,
horticulture, and family and youth development.
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The Green Initiative Task Force was created by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
and is under the auspices of Extension Services. The scope of the task force is to, "...
provide recommendations to the BOCC of environmentally sound practices and techniques
to protect the environment as well as climate change recommendations."6
Library Services
Library Services administers the County library system, and "...provides the Commission
with accurate and comprehensive information, advice, and counsel relating to our
Libraries."7 The Board of County Commissioners appoints the Library Advisory Board to
oversee this task.
Department of Project Management
Project Management is charged with providing engineering services, construction
management, surveying and inspection of a variety of county projects; managing the
County's Seven Year Roadway/Bicycle Path Plan and the Capital Improvement Plan.
Department of Wastewater
This department is charged with overseeing the implementation of the Waste Water
Master Plan through the planning and construction of facilities.
The Office of Management and Budget
This Division is in charge of budgeting and financial planning for the County. Services
include the development of the Annual Operations and Capital Budget; assisting in
purchasing transactions, and competitive bidding of RFP's/RFQ's; oversight of the County's
funding to non-profit organizations and certain pass -through grants, including monitoring.
Office of the CounoyAttornev
The Office of the County Attorney provides legal advice and representation, including
prosecution and defense of all lawsuits brought by and against the County; and represents
the County at administrative hearings. Additional services include drafting and reviewing
ordinances and resolutions, and approving all contracts, bonds and written instruments.
Department of Social Services
The Department oversees the health and welfare needs of the needy and disadvantaged
citizens of the County. Services include providing meals for older adults throughout the
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7 "Monroe County Library Services". (n.d., para. 2). Retrieved May 26, 2010 from:
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county and in -home care to frail, impaired residents over 60 years old and/or disabled
adults (age 18-59 years).
A registry of Special Needs clients who may be in need of hurricane evacuation assistance is
maintained by this department. Special Needs clients are transported to Florida
International University (FIU) in Miami, the County's designated out -of -county shelter.
Division of Emeraency Services
This division provides emergency medical services and transportation to medical facilities;
fire safety, protection, suppression, cause investigation, and safety services; fire protection
engineering; coordinates with the Growth Management Division for site plan review,
occupancy inspections and fire and life safety code enforcement.
Emergency Management Services plans and implements all peacetime emergency
preparedness plans, including emergency response activities to events, e.g., hurricanes,
tornadoes, hazardous materials accidents, air crashes.
The Division also administers the Upper Keys Health Care Taxing District, which was
created to ensure rapid transport and transfer of trauma alert victims to an appropriate
state certified trauma center; specific details regarding the District are provided separately
in this element. Trauma Star, an emergency air -ambulance helicopter, is jointly operated
by Monroe County Fire Rescue and the Monroe County Sheriff's Department.
The Growth Management Division
Growth Management encompasses planning and development review, parks and
recreation, building, and environmental resources. The Division Director oversees the
operation of the Building, Code Enforcement, Marine Resources, Planning, Environmental
Resources, and GIS Departments; the Office of Housing and Community Development; and
the efforts of the Land Steward to administer and maintain conservation lands, including
installing native vegetation, removing invasive exotics, site clean-up and debris removal,
and other management activities.
The Building Department is charged with administering and ensuring compliance with the
building code; issuing building and construction permits and Certificates of Occupancy; and
supervising blasting within the County.
The Department of Code Enforcement has the responsibility to ensure compliance with and
enforcement of all county codes, including the land use regulations, the Building Code, the
Electrical Code, the Plumbing Code, Contractors Licensing and Floodplain ordinances.
The Department of Planning and Environmental Resources reviews all plans for new
construction and development for compliance with the Land Development Regulations and
Comprehensive Plan, including environmental compliance and makes subsequent
recommendations to the Planning Commission; maintains and updates the Comprehensive
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Plan and Land Development Regulations adopted by the Board of County Commissioners;
and administers the Livable CommuniKeys Plans and coordinates the implementation of the
Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plan, the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor
Management Plan and the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Interpretive Plans; and supports and
provides historic preservation efforts county -wide.
The County's GIS department provides mapping, and geographic data modeling and
analysis for specific County functions.
The Office of Housing and Community Development promotes the development of
affordable housing, and coordinates with various levels of the County government and
County Attorney to accomplish its tasks.
Division of Public Works
Within the Division of Public Works are several departments:
The Facilities Maintenance Department maintains and repairs County owned buildings,
parks, and beaches.
The Detention Facilities Department is responsible for maintaining the correction facilities
located on Stock Island, Marathon and Plantation Key; the Sheriff's Administration Building
on Stock Island; the Sheriff substations on Cudjoe Key, Marathon, and Plantation Key; and
the old jail facility in Key West.
The Engineering Department works with FDOT, SFWMD, FDEP, and utility companies when
planning, designing, constructing, and inspecting projects.
The Fleet Management Department is responsible for vehicle maintenance and/or repairs,
painting, etc.
The Road and Bridges Department is responsible for maintaining and improving county
roads, rights -of -way, bike paths, and County bridges.
The Solid Waste Management Department is responsible for overseeing solid waste
collection and disposal activities; providing residential and commercial recycling services;
administering a household hazardous waste collection and disposal program and providing
pollution control services Countywide, excluding Key West and the Village of Islamorada.
Animal Control is responsible for enforcing State and county animal control regulations,
protecting the public from the dangers and nuisances of uncontrolled, dangerous or feral
animals, and protecting animals from cruelty, abuse or abandonment.
The Card Sound Toll Authority is also under Public Works, but is addressed separately in
this element.
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Monroe County School District
Coordination on the use, location, and maintenance of school facilities is extensive, largely
through the use of interlocal agreements and informal arrangements with the County
Public Works, Planning, and Building Departments. A representative of the School District
is a non -voting member of the Planning Commission; summer recreation programs require
coordination with the County Clerk; and instructional help is coordinated with the Sheriffs
Department. Joint use facility agreements have become and will continue to be a critical
part of the County government's responsibility to provide active recreation opportunities
to its citizens.
School Board members and the school superintendent are elected at large.. Approximately
90 percent of the Board's funds come from the County and the remainder from State and
Federal sources. These funds are used to maintain all public school facilities within the
County.
Monroe County Sheriffs Office
The Sheriffs Office is managed by an elected official (the County Sheriff) and its budget is
approved by the Board of County Commissioners; however, the Sheriff can appeal the
budget to the Governor and Cabinet.
The Main Sheriffs Office Administration building is located on Stock Island, with patrol
substations on Cudjoe Key, Marathon (Key Vaca), Islamorada, and Plantation Key.
Detention facilities are located in Stock Island, Marathon and Plantation Key.
The Sheriffs Office has a Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT), as well as a Dive
Team, Bomb Squad, and Special Investigations Unit (specializing in drug investigations).
The Sheriffs Office coordinates with various levels of the County government and the State
Attorney to accomplish its law enforcement tasks. Emergency management also
coordinates extensively with the Sheriffs Department.
Monroe County Land Authority
The Monroe County Land Authority (Authority) was created under Chapter 380 of Florida
Statutes. Funding has been provided by the County, the Department of Community Affairs,
and through special taxes within the County. The Authority acquires land within the
County for public purposes, including recreation, affordable housing, environmental
protection, and the protection of private property rights.
The Board of County Commissioners sits as the Authority's directors; however, the
Authority's actions are also addressed by its own advisory committee.
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Monroe County Housing Authori
The Housing Authority administers State and Federal Housing Assistance Programs.
Within unincorporated Monroe County, the Authority administers the rental rehabilitation
program and Section 8 housing assistance, and develops and manages public housing.
Monroe County Tourist Development Council
The Monroe County Tourist Development Council (MCTDC) is a public body created by
referendum of the electors. The MCTDC is a legislative extension of the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners, which appoints its nine members. Six of the Council's
nine members must represent the five MCTDC taxing districts and are actively engaged in
the tourism industry through ownership or managerial operation of a lodging
establishment or employed by a tourism -dependent business.
A county commissioner and two other elected municipal officials fill the remaining three
seats to represent the interests of the general public sector. The composition, membership
qualifications, responsibilities and duties of all TDC's are defined by Florida Statute
125.0104. The MCTDC is further governed by Monroe County Ordinances 015-1988 and
017-1988 as amended.
Monroe County Property Appraiser
The Monroe County Property Appraiser is responsible for identifying, locating, and fairly
valuing all property, both real and personal, within the County for tax purposes. Other
responsibilities of the Property Appraiser's Office is tracking ownership changes;
maintaining maps of parcel boundaries; providing updates to building and property
characteristics; handles applications for property exemptions and other types of property
tax relief; and analyzes trends in sales prices, construction costs and rents to best estimate
the value of assessable property.
The Monroe County Growth Management Division should coordinate with the Property
Appraiser's Office to continually update the existing database regarding land uses and
densities and intensities of use in the County. The database should be updated to reflect
the amount of development within the County as well as land use categories that are
mapped on the Existing Land Use Map.
14.3.2 Existing Coordination Mechanisms with Public/Private Utilities
North Key Largo Utility Corporation
The North Key Largo Utility Corporation (NKLUC) is responsible for providing water and
wastewater services to the Ocean Reef Community located on the northernmost tip of Key
Largo. The Ocean Reef community is a gated membership -owned residential development
with about 1,800 residential units and two golf courses.
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The NKLUC coordinates with the County, through interlocal agreements to provide waste
water services.
Key Larao Wastewater Treatment District
The Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District (KLWTD) is an independent utility created
by the State of Florida in June 2002. The KLWTD service area extends from the north end
of the Keys at the Dade County line [approximately U.S. 1 Mile Marker (MM) 124] south and
westward to Tavernier Creek (approximately MM 91) and includes the properties along
County Road 905 up to but not including the Ocean Reef District.
The District coordinates with the County, through interlocal agreements to provide central
waste water services.
Kev West Resort Utilities Corporation
Key West Resort Utilities Corp. is a private utility that provides advanced wastewater
treatment service to approximately 2,672 Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) on
unincorporated Stock Island.
The utility coordinates with the County to provide waste water services.
Florida KevsAqueductAuthority FKAA)
The FKAA provides potable water to all residents of the County and has a legislative
mandate to install and operate centralized sewer systems in the unincorporated areas.
FKAA coordinates with the County regarding the issuance of building permits, and through
several interlocal agreements with the County, is tasked with installing and operating
central sewer systems within the County. Additionally, FKAA, through an interlocal
agreement, provides a portion of funding for hydrant installation, inspects and maintains
hydrants, and furnishes water required for filling fire fighting apparatus. Informal
agreements also exist with County Public Works.
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative
The electric cooperative purchases electricity from Florida Power & Light and sells it to
residents of the County residing east and north of the Seven Mile Bridge. It maintains all
equipment required to accomplish this task.
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative (FKEC) coordinates with the Building Department
regarding electrical requirements of building permits and with County Public Works only
when their facilities affect road maintenance.
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Keys Energy Service
The Keys Energy Service generates and purchases electricity to sell to the residents of Key
West and the County west and south of the Seven Mile Bridge. The utility is owned by the
City of Key West and maintains all equipment required to accomplish its service
provisions.
Keys Energy coordinates with the County Public Works Division regarding placement of
facilities within County road right-of-way, and with the Building Department on the
electrical requirements of building permits.
Bell South
Bell South (AT&T) provides phone and internet service to the Florida Keys.
Comcast Cable
Comcast Cable provides cable and internet service to the Florida Keys.
Waste Management, Inc.
Waste Management Inc. provides solid waste collection south of the Seven Mile Bridge and
coordinates with the County through contract for services.
Mid -Key Waste, Inc.
Mid -Keys Waste Inc. provides solid waste collection in the middle keys and coordinates
with the County through contract for services.
Mid -Keys Waste, Inc., as Marathon Garbage Service, Inc., provides services from MM 45 to
MM 64 and as Island Disposal Service, serves the County from MM 65 to MM 72.
Keys Sanitary Services
Keys Sanitary Services provides solid waste collection from MM 91 to the County line and
coordinates with the County through contract for services.
14.3.3 Existing Coordination Mechanisms with Local Independent Special Districts
Card Sound Bridge & Road Authority
The Authority is part of the County Public Works Department, but derives all its revenue
from tolls collected at the Card Sound Bridge. The Authority maintains the bridge and its
approaches, including right-of-way mowing and brush cutting along Card Sound Road and
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also operates under state legislation allowing its tolls to be waived under emergency
circumstances.
The Authority coordinates with Monroe County Emergency Management, Public Works,
Planning, and E.M.S. Services; as well as the Florida Highway Patrol and the Florida
Department of Transportation.
Florida Kevs Mosquito Control District
The District is an independent district supported by a share of ad valorem taxes and
governed by its own board which is elected at -large. Coordination exists at two levels. The
District is subject to oversight by the Bureau of Etymology and Pest Control, Mosquito
Control Section, Florida Division of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
The District coordinates with the Code Enforcement Department on the issue of the
maintenance of private property.
14.3.4 Existing Coordination Mechanisms with Regional Authorities
South Florida Regional Planning Council
The SFRPC approves and oversees all comprehensive plans and developments of regional
impact. Comprehensive plans are evaluated based on their consistency with the Council's
Regional Policy Plan. The Council also offers conflict mediation services and promotes the
completion of interlocal or other agreements between governmental bodies in South
Florida.
The SFRPC is assisting the County with a number of planning efforts, including
development of the County's Working Waterfronts Preservation Master Plan and Marine
Management Master Plan. Additionally, the SFRPC is updating the South Florida Regional
Hurricane Evacuation Model for Broward, Miami -Dade and Monroe Counties.
Coordination is generally limited due to the Council's advisory role. However, for projects
specific to the County, the SFRPC has coordinated closely with various divisions within the
County, including Growth Management and Emergency Services.
South Florida Water Mang ement District
The SFWMD, an agency created by the State, is a multi -county independent special district
responsible for flood -control and water conservation within the South Florida Region. As
one of Florida's five regional water management districts, SFWMD issues permits for the
consumptive use of water, well construction, surface water management, and artificial
recharge. Besides its permitting activities, the district is authorized to:
• Construct and operate water control works;
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• Engage in water resource planning;
• Participate in technical investigations of water resources;
• Gather water resource data;
• Environmental restoration; and
• Monitor Discharges into waterways.
The District coordinates within the County through its appropriation of water to the FKAA,
review of selected drainage plans, technical assistance and provision of funds through
various programs.
The Growth Management Division monitors proposed changes to SFWMD plans, policies
and regulations, and provides comments.
14.3.5 Existing Coordination Mechanisms with State Agencies
Florida Department of Community Affairs
The Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is headquartered in Tallahassee. A
Secretary appointed by the Governor administers the Department. DCA administers a
variety of grant programs designed to assist local governments in improving growth
management resources, community infrastructure, and service delivery systems. DCA
provides technical assistance to local governments in the areas of:
• Housing;
• Resource planning and management;
• Community services;
• Community development;
• Land and water management;
• Public safety;
• Post -disaster recovery; and
• Emergency management preparedness.
The Department of Community Affairs has the additional responsibility under Chapter 380,
F.S. to administer the Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC) program. Geographical areas
with significant environmental resources, historic resources or sites, or areas having a
significant impact on, or being significantly impacted by an existing or proposed major
public facility or other areas of major public investment may be designated as an area of
critical state concern. The Florida Keys were designated an Area of Critical State Concern
in 1972.
Since the County is designated an area of critical state concern, the DCA has an extensive
role within the County's borders that includes direct involvement in development review,
planning assistance, solid waste, the Land Authority, housing, and emergency
preparedness. This work is accomplished through approval of building permits,
participation in the County's Development Review Committee, technical assistance and
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monitoring, in addition to the review and oversight of all changes to the County's
Comprehensive Plan and land development regulations. Monroe County and DCA have
entered into a Memorandum of Understanding that is noted in Table 14.2 of this element.
Florida Department -(Children and Family Serviras (DCFS)
DCFS provides a wide -range of services in relationship to their mission to "Protect the
vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal
and family recovery and resiliency. %
In the County, the DCFS is responsible for in -home nursing care for vulnerable adults;
licenses and inspects child care facilities; serves as a clearinghouse on domestic violence .
information; and administers food stamps, temporary cash assistance and Medicaid
programs.
The DCFS coordinates with the County issues surrounding delivery of rehabilitative, social
and medical services for children, family, and elderly, including services directed towards
special needs.
Florida Department o(Health (D
The DOH is the state agency responsible for health related issues. The County's Health
Department provides public health services in the Keys in
nershiwith
County. Most services are available at no charge or a small fee based upon income. Monroe
Additionally, the DOH is charged with septic tank/cesspit inventory and regulation, water
quality, and pollution control. The DOH coordinates with the County's Growth
Management Department, including Code Enforcement and the Building Departments, the
Sheriff's Office and the Development Review Committee relating to land use activities to
assure on -site waste disposal systems, e.g, septic tanks and advanced treatment units
(ATUs) are constructed as part of the building permitting and Certificate of Occupancy
processes.
Florida Department of Transportation �D_OT)
The FDOT coordinates with the County regarding planning, design, construction,
maintenance, improvement, access management, and traffic control along U.S. 1. FDOT also
reviews development and environmental impacts as they relate to U.S. 1. They also provide
technical assistance on transport programs involving public transit, aviation, and bicycle
paths, among others. Joint participation and interlocal agreements exist regarding many of
the items previously mentioned. Permits to operate bicycle paths are also coordinated
with FDOT.
6 "Our Mission", (n.d.). Retrieved May 26, 2010 from: http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/admin/
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Florida Department ofState Division of Historical Resources/Historic Florida Keys
Preservation Board
The Preservation Board/Division of Historical Resources identifies and helps to preserve
historic sites in the County. They currently coordinate with the County Public Works
Division regarding the Historical Florida Keys Foundation's lease of the Armory Building,
and with informal contacts, which usually involve sharing of information and/or
documentation.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP
The FDEP is the principal agency for the implementation of state environmental policies
and law. The FDEP established standards for the protection of natural systems through the
permitting process of activities that may impact the environment, including permitting and
monitoring potential sources of pollution and discharges for compliance with state
standards. In the event of non-compliance or violation, the FDEP can take enforcement
action.
The FDEP manages environmental regulatory programs administered mainly through field
offices located throughout the state. The functions of the FDEP and its districts are
coordinated through using joint application procedures. FDEP permitting programs
require coordination with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission fFWQ
The FWC enforces rules to protect fish and wildlife, keep waterways safe for millions of
boaters and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies providing homeland security,
and provide assistance when natural disasters occur.
The FWC coordinates with the County primarily through the review of projects which may
have potential impacts on local fish and wildlife habitat or which may intrude on and
disturb habitats of State protected species.
14.3.6 Existing Coordination Mechanisms with Federal Agencies
U.S. Army Cotes of Engineers (ACOE)
The primary purpose of the ACOE Regulatory Program is to protect the Nation's aquatic
resources. The ACOE evaluates permit applications for essentially all construction
activities involving the discharge of dredged or fill material into the "waters of the United
States" (including most wetlands), pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. This
evaluation is conducted in accordance with ACOE regulations and the CWA Section
404(b)(1) Guidelines. ACOE permits are also necessary for any work, including
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construction and dredging, in the Nation's navigable waters pursuant to Section 10 of the
Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.
The ACOE provides public notices to the County and coordinates permit review through the
Growth Management Division.
U.S Nov
U.S. Navy facilities are located in 13 different areas of the lower Florida Keys. Boca Chica
Field, NAS-Key West's primary site and airfield, is located on Boca Chica Key. Boca Chica
Field is approximately 3 miles east of the City of Key West.
The U.S. Navy coordinates with the County on land use activities adjacent to their facilities;
a U.S. Navy representative sits as ex-officio member of the County's Planning Commission.
U.S. Coast Guard
The Coast Guard coordinates with the Florida Marine Patrol on law enforcement issues,
and with the County regarding hurricane response requirements, oil spill, and some hazard
mitigation activities.
National Oceanic &Atmospheric Administration
The NOAA is a science -based federal agency within the Department of Commerce with
regulatory, operational, and information service responsibilities. Their mission is to
understand and predict changes in the Earth's environment and to conserve, protect, and
manage coastal and marine resources.
NOAA's five service goals are:9
• Ecosystems: Protect, restore, and manage the use of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes'
resources through an ecosystem -based approach to management;
• Climate: Understand climate variability and change to enhance society's ability to plan
and respond;
• Weather and Water: Serve society's needs for weather and water information;
• Commerce and Transportation: Support the nation's commerce with information for
safe, efficient, and environmentally sound transportation; and
• Supporting NOAA's Mission: Provide critical support for NOAA's mission.
NOAA coordinates with the County through the County's Department of Marine Resources.
They manage the Key Largo and Looe Key Marine Sanctuaries with the FDEP, as well as
provide weather forecasting services. In addition, NOAA has an agreement with the
9 "NOAA's Mission and Vision". (n.d. para.3), Retrieved May 26, 2020 from:
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Florida Marine Patrol to enforce marine fisheries laws within Florida waters, and manages
fisheries beyond those waters but within 200 miles of the coast. NOAA also oversees the
following:
• National Weather Service. The National Weather Service provides weather forecasts for
the entire Florida Keys, including boating forecasts;
• National Hurricane Center. The National Hurricane Center aids in emergency
preparedness by providing watches and warnings through its hurricane tracking
services; and
• Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. (FKNMS) manages the Key Largo and Looe Key
Marine Sanctuaries as well as a management of off shore waters. The management of
off shore waters includes. addressing issues such as water quality.
Environmental Protection Agency - Region IV
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) an independent agency of the U.S.
Government, with headquarters in Washington, D.0 was established in 1970 to reduce and
control air and water pollution, noise pollution, and radiation and to ensure the safe
handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
The EPA has designated the waters within the boundaries of the Florida Keys National
Marine Sanctuary as a no discharge zone. A no discharge zone designation prohibits the
discharge of sewage, whether treated or not, from a vessel into state waters of the marine
sanctuary.
The EPA coordinates with the County's Emergency Management Division when assistance
is needed on clean up of hazardous waste spills. Additionally, although the EPA does not
coordinate directly with the County Growth Management Division, it enforces wetland
protection and mapping through its Advanced Wetland Identification Program.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA coordinates with Emergency Management and the Growth Management Division of
Monroe County on emergency preparedness planning and flood plain management. Flood
plain management coordination required County approval of a Flood Damage Prevention
Ordinance in order to qualify for the National Flood Insurance Program. Consequently,
compliance with flood plain management criteria is monitored by FEMA, particularly
concerning land use designations in mobile home parks.
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
The NRCS currently provides soil mapping services in the County.
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U.S. Department of Interior (DOI
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is a Cabinet -level agency that manages America's
vast natural and cultural resources. Through the National Park Service, the DOI manages
the Everglades National Park, Big Cypress Preserve, and Dry Tortuga Keys. Areas of
coordination with the County include parks and recreation, and preservation efforts
related to land use impacts.
14.4 Needs and Opportunities of Intergovernmental Coordination
Inventory
As part of this analysis, a key component is gathering information regarding
intergovernmental coordination, to find out the effectiveness of the existing mechanisms
and agreements. It is important to note that governmental efficiency and coordination are
difficult to measure accurately. One method is to count the number of interlocal
agreements or memoranda of understanding. While signing an interlocal agreement may
be legally binding and economically beneficial for the parties involved, it needs to be
measurable and specific to be effective, and may not be appropriate if the problem involves
a simple lack of communication or a temporary duplication of services.
14.4.1 Effectiveness of Intergovernmental Coordination
[Rule 9J-5.015(2)(a)J
Comments related to intergovernmental coordination were collected at the Scoping
Meeting and through interviews with County staff. Suggestions for coordination activities
are provided below.
South Florida Water Mana ement District SFWMD
Coordination is extensive considering the District's oversight of the County's drainage
ordinance and its role as water quality manager; however future opportunities for
coordination include:
• The SFWMD will begin the process of updating the Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan
next year. The process will be closely coordinated with local governments and FKAA.
United StatesArmv Corps ofEngineers
Coordination is adequate; however future opportunities for coordination could be
extensive:
• The County should coordinate with the Army Corps of Engineers to establish a review
to monitor permit compliance.
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• The County should coordinate with the Army Corps of Engineers to improve the photic
zones in over dredged basins.
• The County should coordinate with the FKNMS and Park Service to promote in kind
mitigation for resource loss.
• The County should coordinate with appropriate external agencies to develop a response
plan for manmade and natural disasters which allow pre -authorizations to restore
beaches and clean natural areas.
Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks
The County currently does not coordinate directly with the National Park Service; however,
the County's Growth Management Division should incorporate and participate in the
National Parks General Management Plans that are currently being operated.
Miami -Dade County Department of Planning and Zoning
The County's coordination with Miami -Dade County is adequate, but limited. Additional
opportunities for coordination activities include:
• Miami -Dade County staff sharing experiences with Monroe County staff pertaining to
the updated AICUZ Report and Joint Land Use Study prepared by Miami -Dade County,
City of Homestead, and Homestead Air Reserve Base over the last three years.
• Continue to coordinate transit service between Miami -Dade and Monroe Counties and
coordinate hurricane evacuation efforts, especially as the SFRPC's modeling efforts
conclude in the next two to three months.
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority CFKAAZ
Coordination with the FKAA is currently adequate; however additional coordination
activities include:
• The existing Interlocal Agreement for fire hydrants outlines how the FKAA is a partner
with Monroe County in development and operation of wastewater facilities in
unincorporated lower keys. This agreement is adequate in its effectiveness. It works,
however it's not necessary and "just adds more bureaucracy to the process':
• Interagency involvement is needed between FKAA, municipalities, neighboring utilities
(near the FKAA wellfield) to address wellfield protection issues.
• There is currently a monthly Utility Coordination meeting to address current and future
utility work. From that meeting, a GIS user group meeting has evolved to share GIS
data.
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South Florida Regional Planning Council
Coordination is currently adequate but limited due to the Council's advisory role. However,
additional coordination activities could be expanded:
• If issues arise in reviewing the Strategic Regional Policy Plan (SRPP) for South Florida,
the SFRPC is available to coordinate and potentially address regional issues of interest
to Monroe County through future updates to the SRPP.
Florida Department of Transportation
Coordination with FDOT is adequate, although presently a conflict exists regarding
roadway construction activities. FDOT representation is unfortunately not evident on the
County's Development Review Committee. Potential for better coordination is extensive
due to the role of U.S. 1 in the County.
• Monroe County must weigh the priority and benefit of the hurricane evacuation as the
local desire for livable communities. A potential restriction in the capacity up stream
may have an overall impact to the evacuation time for the keys.
• Control coordination regarding road improvement projects.
Naval Air Station-Kev West
Coordination with NAS-Key West is fair, but could be strengthened through additional
goals, objectives and policies (GOPs) to improve intergovernmental coordination between
the County and the military. Policies should include greater coordination during the
building permit review process for development adjacent or proximate to military
installation, and include the military as an ex-officio member of the Development Review
Committee (DRC) since the DRC is a decision making body for development approvals.
NOTE: The above is a direct quote from the written documentation received at the Scoping
Meeting. However, for clarification purposes, the Planning Commission is the decision
making body (not the DRC) for development approvals.
General Comments
• The County, local municipalities, and agencies should be encouraged to work together
to provide the best services to at the lowest costs. Empire building should be avoided at
all costs (i.e. recent issues between Islamorada and the Key Largo wastewater district
regarding sewer transmission).
• Coordination between Monroe County and Florida Power and Light is important with
respect to the proposed project to expand FPL's Turkey Point nuclear facility.
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14.4.2 Effectiveness of Interlocal Agreements
Comments related to interlocal agreements that are listed in Table 14.2 of this element
were obtained during 2010, through telephone interviews and email correspondence with
key individuals, such as Monroe County Department Heads, Monroe County key
departmental staff, and regional agencies.
The individuals were asked to provide input on the effectiveness of these agreements and
provide recommendations to improve intergovernmental coordination, if needed. A large
majority of those interviewed indicated that they were satisfied with the effectiveness of
the agreements and intergovernmental coordination. However, there were a few
suggestions for improvements. These suggestions are listed below:
Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District
The Interlocal agreement, as amended, has worked very well. However, there are two
issues which have caused continuing problems.
• The agreement provides reimbursement of $20 million in expenses associated with
District capital projects. The County procedure first requires the Administrator's
Engineering Department approval of expenditures submitted for reimbursement, and
then approval by the Clerk's Finance Department before a reimbursement payment is
made. Both functions do an extremely detailed analysis of every charge to be sure it
complies with County policies. This is a double effort and it delays the review and
approval process and typically requires 90 to 120 days to get a reimbursement request
processed. In the District's opinion, the Engineering Department should focus primarily
on construction and contract administration issues. Then the Finance Department
should focus on details of the accounting and compliance issues. This is duplicate work.
• The agreement provides for certain County expenses associated with bonding the funds
and administering the agreement to be charged as expenses to the grant award. The
District has tried unsuccessfully for almost two years to obtain an accounting of actual
expenses which have been charged to the grant, and an estimate of total expenses to be
charged upon completion of the agreement. The County should provide this
information to the District.
14.5 Coordination with Other Plan Elements
[Rule 9J-5.015 (2)(b)
Future Land Use Element
The County should continue coordination with DCA on all requirements related to Ch. 380,
F.S., for the Area of State Critical Concern designation.
• Continue coordination with FDOT regarding traffic concurrency on U.S. 1.
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• Continue coordination with Collier County regarding land uses adjacent to Big Cypress
National Preserve.
• Continue coordination with Miami -Dade County regarding land uses adjacent to the
Wellfields.
Conservation and Coastal Management Element
• Regarding abandoned mining sites, additional regulations are needed to more fully
address the environmental and public safety issues. The County should undertake
coordination with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the
South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) to review existing State and local
mine reclamation standards for consistency and to determine the appropriate revisions
to the County Code which will better protect the environment and residents of the
County from the impacts of mining. The County should prepare an inventory of
abandoned mining sites and, working where possible with landowners, develop plans
for the cleanup and productive reuse of these sites.
• The County should continue coordination and participation with the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
(FKNMS) Water Quality Protection Program (WQPP) studies and monitoring.
• The County should continue their coordination and partnering with the Florida Keys
Invasive Exotics Task Force. Task Force partners include the County, State and federal
agencies, non -profits and public utilities.
Traffic Circulation Element
• The County should continue to coordinate with FDOT to assure that the travel speed
runs along U.S. 1 are completed each year.
• The County should continue to coordinate with FDOT to assure that if any segments of
U.S. 1 are over capacity, that development approvals that would impact these segments
would be halted until the necessary capacity improvements are implemented.
Mass Transit Element
• The County should work with Miami -Dade County and the City of Key West in an effort
to coordinate the schedules between the Miami -Dade Transit (Route 301 from
Homestead to Marathon) and the Lower Keys Shuttle.
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Ports. Aviation and Related Facilities Element
• The County should continue to coordinate with the City of Key West and the FAA, in an
effort to update the Key West International Airport's master plan. The plan should be
updated within the next five years to be consistent with the County's planning horizon
of 2030 and to re -assess demand and needs resulting from shifts in the economy and
travel habits, and developing trends in aircraft technology.
• The County should coordinate with the City of Marathon and the FAA for periodic
annual reviews and more detailed assessments (every 5 years) of operations at the
Florida Keys Marathon Airport.
• The County should coordinate with the City of Key West on the Key West Bight Ferry
Terminal. Due to the overall economic situation, the service has lost up to 40 percent of
its ridership high mark achieved in FY 2006/2007. A detailed evaluation of the ferry
operations and physical facilities should be made during the next two-year period. This
service should also be included in the next update of the Transit Development Plan.
• The County should continue to coordinate with the U.S. Navy during the update of the
2004 Environmental Assessment and 2007 AICUZ map.
Sanitary Sewer Element
• Coordination between the County and FKAA should continue to pursue a uniform fee
structure to enable implementation to less dense areas to level out impact and
connection fees.
• The County should coordinate with the State and FKAA on federal grants to supplement
sanitary sewer costs.
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