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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
C ounty of M onroe
Mayor David Rice, District 4
Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates, District 1
The Florida Keys
Michelle Coldiron, District 2
Vacant, District 3
Holly Merrill Raschein, District 5
County Commission Meeting
May 18, 2022
Agenda Item Number: D.11
Agenda Item Summary #10542
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Engineering / Roads
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Judith Clarke (305) 295-4329
No
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Resolution to prohibit parking on the county right-
of-way of Card Sound Road in Key Largo from east of the Card Sound Toll to the intersection with
County road CR905.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Card Sound Road in Key Largo is a high speed road with posted speed
limit of 55 MPH over most of the road. Vehicles regularly park on the shoulder to fish from the
roadw
of the high speed traffic creates a dangerous condition out on the roadway. Pursuant to Monroe
County Code Section 25-27, the Board of County Commissioners may by resolution prohibit parking
County Code.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: Board of County Commissioners discussed this issue
at the April, 2022 BOCC meeting and directed staff to prepare a No Parking Resolution for approval.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
NA
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
Resolution No parking Card Sound Road-signed
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
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Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
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Insurance Required: N/A
Additional Details:
REVIEWED BY:
Judith Clarke Completed 04/27/2022 12:30 PM
Christine Limbert Completed 04/28/2022 12:00 PM
Purchasing Completed 04/28/2022 12:31 PM
Budget and Finance Completed 05/02/2022 10:16 AM
Brian Bradley Completed 05/02/2022 10:35 AM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 05/02/2022 11:06 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 05/18/2022 9:00 AM
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RESOLUTION NO. -2022
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS PROHIBITING THE PARKING, STANDING OR
STOPPING OF VEHICLES ALONG THE COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY ON
BOTH SIDES OF CARD SOUND ROAD (CR905A) FROM THE EAST SIDE
OF THE CARD SOUND TOLL TO THE INTERSECTION WITH COUNTY
ROAD CR 905, APPROXIMATELY 4.8 MILES EAST IN NORTH KEY
LARGO, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Monroe County Code Sec. 25-27, the Board of County
Commissioners may restrict or prohibit the parking, standing or stopping of vehicles along
county roads; and
WHEREAS, Card Sound Road is a county road located in Key Largo; and
WHEREAS, Card Sound Road is a high speed road with a posted speed limit of 55 MPH
in most areas; and
WHEREAS, people frequently park on the shoulders and fish from the bridges along the
road, which are posted with “No Fishing From Bridge” signs; and
WHEREAS, it is unsafe for drivers to park on the shoulder and exit their vehicles due to
the limited space and the proximity to high speed traffic; and
WHEREAS, the designated no parking area would be posted with “No Parking” signs as
required by Sec. 25-27, Monroe County Code;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT:
1. The 100’ wide right of way on both sides of Card Sound Road (CR905A) from east of the
Card Sound Toll to the intersection with County Road CR 905, Key Largo, Florida, shall
be designated as a no parking, standing or stopping area.
2. The designated area shall be posted with the appropriate “No Parking” signage as
required by Monroe County Code Sec. 25-27.
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No Parking Resolution Card Sound Road
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of May, 2022.
Mayor David Rice _________
Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates _________
CommissionerMichelle Coldiron _________
Commissioner James K. Scholl_________
Commissioner Holly Raschein_________
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY:______________________________ BY: _______________________________
As Deputy Clerk David Rice, Mayor
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No Parking Resolution Card Sound Road
May 18, 2022
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