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Coty f � ,�� ,' BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
�� Mayor David Rice,District 4
The Florida Keys � Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates,District 1
y Michelle Coldiron,District 2
James K.Scholl,District 3
Ij Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
County Commission Meeting
June 15, 2022
Agenda Item Number: C.8
Agenda Item Summary #10647
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Project Management
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Jordan Salinger (305) 570-9156
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Ratification of a support letter signed by the County Administrator
to express support of the Pigeon Key Spool Reuse Project for the Specific Cultural Project grant
program through the Florida Council on Arts & Culture at the Florida Department of State.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The Pigeon Key Foundation, Inc. would like to highlight both local
artists and the special qualities of Pigeon Key through a project that re-envisions electrical spools
left on the island after construction. This project is a creative approach to adding amenities through
new tables on the property, reducing landfill waste through the reuse of the spools, and developing
new partnerships with local artists.
Pigeon Key Foundation, Inc has asked the County Administrator to provide a letter of support for the
application to the Specific Cultural Project grant program through the Florida Council on Arts &
Culture at the Florida Department of State.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: N/A
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Ratification
DOCUMENTATION:
Florida Department of State Art Project Letter of Support-Pigeon Key Foundation (5-18-22) Final
signed by Admin
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: N/A
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Expiration Date: N/A
Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A
Total Cost to County: N/A
Current Year Portion: N/A
Budgeted: N/A
Source of Funds: N/A
CPI: N/A
Indirect Costs: N/A
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: N/A
Revenue Producing: N/A If yes, amount:
Grant: N/A
County Match: N/A
Insurance Required: N/A
Additional Details: N/A
None
REVIEWED BY:
Cary Knight Completed 05/25/2022 11:36 AM
Kevin Wilson Completed 05/25/2022 12:02 PM
Joseph DiNovo Completed 05/25/2022 3:49 PM
Purchasing Completed 05/26/2022 8:55 AM
Budget and Finance Completed 05/26/2022 8:59 AM
Brian Bradley Completed 05/26/2022 8:59 AM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 05/31/2022 10:31 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 06/15/2022 9:00 AM
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m BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County of Monroe " ' ���� Mayor David Rice,District 4
Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates,District 1
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Michelle Coldiron,District 2 0
James K.Scholl,District 3
Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5 U
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May 23, 2022
Florida Department of State
R.A. Gray Building _
500 South Bronough Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
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RE: Florida DOS Specific Cultural Project Grant Program 04
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Dear Grant Review Panel and Florida Council on Arts and Culture,
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It is my pleasure to express support of the Pigeon Key Spool Reuse Project for the Specific Cultural Project grant
program through the Florida Council on Arts & Culture at the Florida Department of State. I write on behalf of
Monroe County, property owner of Pigeon Key and engaged partner with Pigeon Key Foundation, Inc.The Pigeon o
Key Spool Reuse Project on Pigeon Key is an excellent opportunity to highlight both local artists and the special
qualities of Pigeon Key through a project that re-envisions electrical spools left on the island after construction.
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Pigeon Key is a unique and important asset within the Florida Keys, state, and nation. As a nationally designated
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Historic District, this five-acre island continues to tell the story of its development as a work camp for Henry
Flagler's Florida East Coast Railway.Today the eight remaining buildings serve a variety of purposes, ranging from o
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housing for educational groups to administrative offices for the non-profit Pigeon Key Foundation. In addition to CL
historical assets, the island is surrounded by and part of a vibrant coastal ecosystem and Pigeon Key Foundation
hosts camps and visitors year-round for explorers to learn about the reef and tide pool organisms that make the
Keys so special. Leveraging the variety of assets on the island, this spool project will capture those traits through
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art and the eyes of local artists.
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The Pigeon Key Spool Reuse Project aligns with the priorities and goals of the County, supporting sustainability
efforts, the local economy, and arts and culture. With the re-opening of the historic 7-mile bridge, Pigeon Key is CL
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seeing increased visitation by both locals and tourists. This project is a creative approach to adding amenities
through new tables on theproperty, reducin landfill waste through the reuse of the spools, and developing new °b
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We are excited to support Pigeon Key Foundation's Spool Reuse project and look forward to making it a reality. If
I can be of further assistance, please contact Senior Project Manager, Jordan Salinger, PMP, at 305-570-9156 or iE
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Salinger-Jordan@MonroeCounty-FL.gov.Thank you for your consideration of their grant application.
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Sincerely,
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator iE
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