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�� Mayor David Rice,District 4
The Florida Keys � Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates,District I
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James K.Scholl,District 3
Ij Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
County Commission Meeting
June 15, 2022
Agenda Item Number: J.2
Agenda Item Summary #10646
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Planning/Environmental Resources
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Michael Roberts (305) 289-2502
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to Advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Update of
2009 Geospatial Land Cover Mapping Dataset for the Florida Keys as Required by the
Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives and Policies, to be used by Staff, a Required Tier Review
Committee, and the BOCC, in the Required Update of the Land Development Code Tier Overlay
District Maps, Along with Evaluation of the Listed, Threatened, and Endangered Species Habitat(s).
ITEM BACKGROUND:
In 2008, Monroe County contracted with Photo Science, Inc. ("Photo Science"), of St. Petersburg,
Florida, for the development of a geospatial land cover dataset for the Florida Keys. Monroe County
required Photo Science to create a land cover dataset developed from 2006 high-resolution
orthophotographs, combined with field work, to produce an updated land cover geospatial dataset.
This geospatial dataset is sometimes referred to as the "Habitat" layer in the County's Geographical
Information System ("GIS"). This layer is used in part to evaluate native upland habitat cover and is
a key tool in the development of the Tier Overlay District maps. The Area of Critical State Concern
("ACSC") workplan and Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives and Policies require the County to:
1. Send the Department of Economic Opportunity ("DEO") an Evaluation and Appraisal Report
("EAR") letter, due May 21, 2021, stating what amendments to the Monroe County
Comprehensive Plan are necessary to reflect changes in the Florida Statutes. This EAR letter
was approved by the Board of County Commissioners ("BOCC") and sent to DEO in April
2021. In March 2022 the BOCC approved transmittal to DEO of the proposed ordinance
amending the Comprehensive Plan as such.
2. Update habitat data for the Land Development Code ("LDC") Tier Overlay District maps.
3. Evaluate listed, threatened, and endangered species as of 2022.
4. Form a tier review committee to review tier criteria, habitat, species, lands acquired by public
entities to determine if amendments are needed to further protect and enhance native upland
vegetation.
The requested update of the 2009 geospatial land cover dataset is critical to achieving these
workplan and Comprehensive Plan items.
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The Request for Proposals ("RFP") for this update was previously advertised in May 2021, and
proposals were opened on June 29, 2021. Two (2) vendors submitted proposals. The original budget
for the update was estimated at $125,000.00, however the cost proposals were $212,872.00 and
$396,220.00, respectively. Subsequent to ranking of the respondents, the Planning and
Environmental Resources Department ("Department") was notified by the Monroe County Property
Appraiser ("MCPA") that the 2021 Ortho-Photography did not pass the quality control review and
was therefore rejected by the MCPA. Being that this data would not be available, the professional
staff of the Department did not move forward with a request for approval to negotiate with a firm
responding to the RFP.
The Department's professional staff have received confirmation from the MCPA that 2022 ortho-
photography is now complete and available. Based on the previous RFP responses, the professional
staff request permission to advertise an RFP for a consultant to perform this update at a budgeted
cost of$250,000. The project is anticipated to take 18-24 months.
The specific objectives and policies regarding this mapping effort are and
reflect(s)proposed changes as part of EAR-based amendments transmitted to DEO: ��
Objective 106.1
Monroe County shall adjust the tier boundaries and implement the Florida Keys Carrying Capacity
Study, utilizing updated habitat data and recommendations of the Tier Designation Review
Committee (TDRC) Work Group. [Note: As amended by Final Order DCA07-GM166, parcels
included in the challenge with Tier I and Tier IIIA (SPA)boundaries have been adjusted to reflect the
amended Tier Criteria resulting from the DOAH Case 06-2449(GM)].
Policy 106.1.1
Monroe County shall update habitat data and the Land Development Code Tier (Zoning)
Overlay District Maps to p�dd daN, y_coincide with the State comprehensive plan evaluation and
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Policy 106.1.2
Monroe County shall establish a Tier Designation Review Committee (TDRC) Work Group to
consist of representatives selected by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)
from Monroe County, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, United States Fish &
Wildlife Service, Department of Environmental Protection and environmental and other
relevant interests. The TDRC shall be tasked with the responsibility of tier designation review
utilizing the criteria for tier placement and best available data to recommend amendments to
ensure implementation of and adherence to the Florida Keys Carrying Capacity Study. These
proposed Land Development Code Tier (Zoning) Overlay District Map amendments shall be
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Prior to Monroe County processing updates to the Land Development Code Tier (Zoning)
Overlay District Map, the County shall evaluate the listed threatened and endangered species (as
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of 2022-1) and the criteria included in Policy 205.1.1 to determine if amendments are required to
further protect and enhance native upland vegetation. Any Tier (Zoning) Overlay District Map
amendment completed prior to May 1, 2021 shall be processed according to state law and the
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Obiective 205.1
Monroe County shall maintain the Tier Overlay District Maps as required in Policy 105.2.2.
[§163.3177(6)d.2.d., F.S.; §163.3177(6)d.2.h., F.S.]
Policy 205.1.1
The County shall establish the following criteria, at a minimum, to use when designating Tiers:
[§163.3177(6)d.2.d., F.S.; §163.3177(6)d.2.h., F.S.]
1. Land located outside of Big Pine Key and No Name Key shall be designated as Tier I
based on following criteria:
• Natural areas including old and new growth upland native vegetated areas, above 4
acres in area.
• Vacant land which can be restored to connect upland native habitat patches and reduce
further fragmentation of upland native habitat.
• Lands required to provide an undeveloped buffer, up to 500 feet in depth, if indicated
by appropriate special species studies, between natural areas and development to
reduce secondary impacts; canals or roadways, depending on size may form a
boundary that removes the need for the buffer or reduces its depth.
• Lands designated for acquisition by public agencies for conservation and natural
resource protection.
• Known locations of threatened and endangered species.
• Lands designated as Conservation and Residential Conservation on the Future Land
Use Map or within a buffer/restoration area as appropriate.
• Areas with minimal existing development and infrastructure.
2. Lands on Big Pine Key and No Name Key designated as Tier I, II, or III shall be in
accordance with the wildlife habitat quality criteria as defined in the Habitat
Conservation Plan for those islands.
3. Lands located outside of Big Pine Key and No Name Key that are not designated Tier I
shall be designated Tier III.
4. Designated Tier III lands located outside of Big Pine Key and No Name Key with
tropical hardwood hammock or pinelands of one acre or greater in area shall be
designated as Special Protection Areas.
5. Lands within the Ocean Reef planned development shall be excluded from any Tier
designation.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
DOCUMENTATION:
Update Habitat and Tier Maps RFP BOCC 06_15_22
Final Report Land Cover data set
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: 7/1/2022
Expiration Date: 03/31/2023
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $250,000.00
Total Cost to County: $250,000.00
Current Year Portion: $50,000.00
Budgeted: Y
Source of Funds: 148-52000-530310-SC_00036
CPI: NA
Indirect Costs: NA
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: NA
Revenue Producing: NO If yes, amount:
Grant: NO
County Match: NA
Insurance Required: NA
Additional Details:
06/15/22 148-52000 - ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES $250,000.00
REVIEWED BY:
Emily Schemper Completed 05/27/2022 4:08 PM
Peter Morris Completed 05/27/2022 4:26 PM
Purchasing Completed 05/27/2022 4:27 PM
Budget and Finance Completed 05/31/2022 8:57 AM
Brian Bradley Completed 05/31/2022 9:34 AM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 05/31/2022 10:27 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 06/15/2022 9:00 AM
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MONROE COUNTY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
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Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates, District I
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James Scholl, District 3
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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO PROSPECTIVE PROPOSERS that on July .'A- 2022 at 3:00 P.M.
at the Monroe County Purchasing Office, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
will open sealed proposals for the following:
UPDATES OF 2009 GEOSPATIAL LAND COVER DATASET AND TIER
OVERLAY DISTRICT MAPS FOR THE FLORIDA KEYS, MONROE
COUNTY,FLORIDA
Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3)(a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at:
www.floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for
submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar.com OR
www.monroecuuntybids.c�m.
In response to Covid-19,the Monroe County Purchasing Department has implemented a new electronic process for
receiving and opening sealed bids. Monroe County is committed to continuing to receive and process competitive
solicitations while maintaining the health and safety of our employees and those who attend bid openings. Please
do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/physically delivered bids/proposals/responses
WILL NOT be accepted.
The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB- 0
BIDS Ldnionroecuunty-fl.gov, no later than 2:00 P.M.,on July y y 5..2022. Please submit your confidential financial
information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails U-
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Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file size that will
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11 ov,in advance of the bid opening please email: omb-purchasingLdnionroecuunty-fl.gov so accommodations for
delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder's sole responsibility W
to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery U
will result in your bid being rejected.
The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually,via the internet,at 3:00 P.M.,on July'X'X�2022.
You may call in by phone or internet using the following:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS......................................................... 1
SECTION ONE INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS.......................................... 4
SECTION TWO DRAFT AGREEMENT............................................................... 19
SECTION THREE COUNTY FORMS.................................................................. 30
SECTION FOUR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS................................................. 37
APPENDIX A................................................................................................ 45
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SECTION ONE INSTRUCTION TO
RESPONDENTS
1.01 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Objective of the Request for Proposal
The Planning & Environmental Resources Department of Monroe County, Florida invites firms
to submit proposals for the development of a geospatial land cover dataset for the Florida Keys.
Geospatial land cover data is used by the Monroe County Planning & Environmental Resources
Department as a planning tool to conduct spatial analysis for policy and land use decision making,
including development of the Tier Overlay District (zoning) maps. The most current GIS land
cover dataset was developed based on 2006 aerial photography and has not been updated since
2009. Monroe County requires the update of the existing land cover dataset using current(2022)
orthophotography to produce an updated land cover geospatial dataset for effective policy 2
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decision making, comprehensive planning and Tier Overlay District map amendments. The project
also includes recommended updates to the Tier Overlay District map based on the updated dataset.
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1.02 PROJECT LOCATION
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The Florida Keys consists of a chain of thirty-eight islands approximately 120 miles long, 1
connected by a series of forty-one bridges. In addition there are hundreds of "offshore islands" i
located within County boundaries. Geologically, the Florida Keys consist of the fossilized
remains of an ancient coral reef system. The Upper Keys display an outcropping of the Key U
Largo Limestone which was the "backbone" of the ancient reef and the Lower Keys are overlain by 0
oolitic limestone deposits. The Keys are characterized by low relief(mostly less than five feet
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summers and mild dry winters. Vegetative communities found in the Keys range from hardwood U)
hammock forests and pinelands, to freshwater wetlands, salt marsh, mangroves, and beaches.
The updated land cover dataset extent should match the same extent of the existing dataset
and capture all land cover types within the study area(Figure 1).
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1.03 PROJECT HISTORY
Habitat Mapping
In 2008, Monroe County contracted with Photo Science, Inc., St. Petersburg, Florida for the
development of a geospatial land cover dataset for the Florida Keys. Monroe County required Photo
Science to create a land cover dataset developed from 2006 high resolution orthophotographs,
combined with field work,to produce an updated land cover geospatial dataset.
Table ]: Monroe County land cover classification
CODE CLASS NAME
1 Developed Land X
2 Undeveloped Land
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Comprised of areas of intensive use with much of the land covered by structures. Examples 0
are dwellings, strip developments, industrial and commercial complexes, landfills,
golfcourses and parks. All impervious surface areas below 0.5 acres will also be included as
within this category.
(2) Undeveloped Land
Includes open, scarified or disturbed lands which tend to have uncertain land uses and may
contain native species.
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(3) Impervious Surface
Includes all surfaces above 0.5 acres which do not allow, or minimally allows, the
penetration of water. Examples are building roofs, concrete and asphalt pavements/parking
lots and some fine grained soils such as clays.
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(4) Hammock
Used to designate most of the upland and upland hammock vegetation
found throughout the Keys that is natural and generally undisturbed.
(5) Pineland
This is an upland forest community with an open canopy dominated by the
native slash pine composed of known species.
(6) Exotic
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Invasive exotic species include Melaleuca, Australian Pine, Brazilian Pepper, Leatherleaf
and Sapodilla north of the seven mile bridge.
(7) Scrub Mangrove
Typically found in the lower Keys, coastal scrub mangrove of dwarf mangrove are
dominated by known species. Plants are typically less than 5' tall.
(8) Freshwater Wetland
Wetland areas with either standing water or saturated soil or both where the water is fresh or
brackish composed of known species. Some Freshwater Wetlands are isolated and therefore
not subject to the MMU of 0.5 acres. Rather,photointerpreters will delineate them without
regard to the MMU.
(9) Salt marsh
The salt marsh community is a wetland area subject to tidal influence, and the vegetation is
dominated by non-woody groundcovers and grasses.
(10) Buttonwood
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A bare sandy shoreline, coastal dune or a mound or ridge of unconsolidated sand that is
immediately landward of, and usually parallel to, the shoreline. The sand is calcareous
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(13) Water
All water bodies, both fresh and tidal (saline).
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Tier Overlay District Maps
The initial tier boundaries for the Tier Overlay District Map were drawn by the then Growth C.
Management Division staff using environmental and development information and digital data
prepared by the Florida Marine Resources Institute and utilized in the Florida Keys Carrying
Capacity Study, aerial photography, permitting and property tax records and refined through site
visits by the County Biologists and Planning staff.
Updates to the Tier Overlay District maps will require the evaluation and analysis of habitat area as
determined in the Habitat Mapping task as well as analysis of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS)data regarding potentially suitable habitat for federally listed species, including the current
Species Focus Area maps (SFAM's).
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Tier Overlay District boundaries will be evaluated in accordance with Chapter 130-130 of the Monroe
County Land Development Code:
Section 130-130(c) Tier boundary criteria, excluding Big Pine Key and No Name Key. The tier
boundaries are designated using aerial photography, data from the Florida Keys Carrying
Capacity Study, the endangered species maps, property and permitting information and
field evaluation. The following criteria, at a minimum, are used to evaluate upland habitats
and designate boundaries between different tier overlays:
(1) Tier I boundaries shall be delineated to include one or more of the following criteria and
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a. Vacant lands which can be restored to connect upland native habitat patches and
reduce further fragmentation of upland native habitat.
b. Lands required to provide an undeveloped buffer,up to 500 feet in depth, if indicated
as appropriate by special species studies, between natural areas and development to
reduce secondary impacts. Canals or roadways, depending on width, may form a 0
boundary that removes the need for the buffer or reduces its depth. 0-
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d. Known locations of threatened and endangered species, as defined in section 101-1, U11
identified on the threatened and endangered plant and animal maps or the Florida i
Keys Carrying Capacity Study maps, or identified in on-site surveys.
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f. Areas with minimal existing development and infrastructure.
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a. The following conditions shall constitute a break in pinelands or tropical hardwood
hammock for calculating the one-acre minimum patch size for designation of tier III-
A boundaries:
1. U.S. Highway 1, canals and open water;
2. Any disturbed pinelands or tropical hardwood hammock with invasive X
coverage of 40 percent or more;
3. Property lines of developed lots or vacant lots with a ROGO allocation award
or an issued building permit, as of September 28, 2005, located within a Land 4,
Use District that allows only one unit per lot; or
4. Property lines of developed parcels of less than 10,000 square feet in area with
a ROGO/NROGO allocation award or issued building permit, as of September
28, 2005, located within a Land Use District that allows residential
development of more than one dwelling unit per parcel/lot or non-residential
development.
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b. Lots designated tier III-A (Special Protection Areas) on the November 29, 2005 maps
may petition the county for a rezoning to tier III if the lot meets one of the following
criteria:
1. The lot will be served by a central sewer and the wastewater collection system
has an approved permit that was effective March 21, 2006 to construct the
system on file from the Department of Environmental Protection; or
Such lots may be granted a score of 30 points through an administrative
determination made by the county biologist, the Director of Growth
Management and rendered to the State Land Planning Agency until such time
as the county sponsors a zoning map change to update the Tier Three Overlay X
Zoning Map and it is approved by the department of community affairs.
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a. Any hammock identified in the county's data base and aerial surveys as 1.00 to 1.09
acres in area shall be verified by survey prior to its designation as tier III-A. A
hammock that is deemed by survey and a field review by county biologists to fail the 0
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In accordance with Monroe County Comprehensive Plan policy 106.1.2, Monroe County will
establish a Tier Designation Review Committee (TDRC) Work Group to consist of representatives U
selected by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) from Monroe County, Florida
Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, United States Fish & Wildlife Service, Department of
Environmental Protection and environmental and other relevant interests. The TDRC will be tasked W
with the responsibility of tier designation review utilizing the criteria for tier placement and best 0
available data to recommend amendments to ensure implementation of and adherence to the Florida
Keys Carrying Capacity Study. The selected consultant will provide a professional biologist familiar
with the flora and fauna of the Florida Keys and the proposed Tier Map amendments to serve as
technical support to Monroe County Planning & Environmental Resources staff at TDRC meetings
for the proposed amendments. It is anticipated that the TDRC Work Group will convene on a monthly
or bi-monthly basis for a period of 6 months (up to 6 meetings).
1.04 2022 DIGITAL ORTHOPHOTOGRAPHY
The 2022 aerial survey project was performed by Pictometry International Corp. under contract to
the Monroe County Property Appraiser. Flight dates for the imagery were in November and
December, 2021, however final delivery of the product was in 2022, and therefore is labeled as the
"2022 digital orthophotography." The survey produced image (raster) maps from true color and
color infrared imagery for the project area and were delivered in individual TIFF tiled images and
SID format.
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1.05 SCOPE OF WORK
The project consists of
A. Updates to the existing land cover classification described above to meet the needs of the
Planning & Environmental Resources Department utilizing the 2022 digital
orthophotography described in 1.04.
B. Perform quality control and quality assurance (including groundtruthing of digital
orthophotograph land cover signatures) to determine the accuracy of the final land cover
dataset. The quality control and quality assurance and cover and classification delineation
techniques will be summarized in a written report. X
C. Tier Mapping. Consultant shall review existing Tier Overlay District maps and make
recommendations for revisions or amendments in accordance with Comprehensive Plan a
Policy 106.1.1 and Monroe County Land Development Code Chapter 130-130. Prior to
Monroe County processing updates to the Land Development Code Tier (Zoning) Overlay
District Map, the Consultant shall evaluate the listed threatened and endangered species (as 0
of 2022) and the criteria included in Policy 205.1.1 (Tier Overlay District designation 0-
criteria) to determine if amendments are required to further protect and enhance native W
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D. Technical Support for Tier Development Review Committee. Consultant shall provide a Ni
professional biologist familiar with the native vegetation and plant communities of thei
Florida Keys to provide technical support to the County with the responsibility of tier
designation review utilizing the criteria for tier placement and best available data to U
recommend amendments to ensure implementation of and adherence to the Florida Keys 0
Carrying Capacity Study, Policy 106.1.1 and LDC Section 130-130(c).
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1. Habitat mapping: a GIS File Geodatabase containing the land cover dataset U
compatible with ArcGIS 10.8.1 and ArcGIS Pro 2.7.2 or more recent version and
associated metadata file. The data will be in the NAD 1983 (2011) State Plane Florida
East coordinate system, in units of US Survey Feet.
2. A Final Report detailing changes in Land Cover by habitat type and reason for the
change (e.g.: development, mapping error, environmental conditions, etc.). The Final
Report shall include a review of the QA/QC procedures and will address issues
encountered with polygon classification such as photo quality, signature variance or X
misinterpretations of mapping units, etc.
3. Preliminary Tier Overlay District map amendment recommendations
The County shall own the deliverables, and shall have sole rights to reproduce and sell any
data or derivative information, and Respondent shall have no copy right or right to sell the E
data set or derivative of the data set resulting from this RFP.
F. It is anticipated that this project can be completed within eighteen (18) months of <
authorization to commence work.
1.06 Requirements
The qualified firm will offer qualifications and demonstrated experience in habitat/land use cover
identification through remote sensing and photointerpretation, expertise in Geographic Information
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Systems and professional biological familiarity with the flora and fauna of the Florida Keys,
specifically Tropical Hardwood Hammock and Pineland communities unique to the Florida Keys. The
firm will work collectively with the Planning & Environmental Resources Department and other
representatives of County departments to complete the scope of work.
1.07 Evaluation Criteria
Areas of consideration include but are not limited to:
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3 Quality of Past Performance on Similar Projects 10
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Requests for additional information or clarification relating to the specifications of this Request for
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Michael Roberts, Assistant Director/Environmental Resources
Monroe County Government and Cultural Center
2798 Overseas Highway, Ste. 400
Marathon, FL 33050
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All requests for additional information must be received no later than 3:00 PM,July XX,2022. Any
requests received after that date and time will not be answered. If an answer is issued, an addendum
to the RFP will be issued shortly thereafter and distributed to all interested proposers,responding with
the County's best ability to answer all questions. Verbal requests will not be answered.
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All addenda are a part of the contract documents and each Proposer will be bound by such addenda,
whether or not received by him/her. It is the responsibility of each Proposer to verify that he/she has
received all addenda issued before responses are opened.
1.09 Submission of Proposals
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In response to Covid-19, the Monroe County Purchasing Department has implemented a new
electronic process for receiving and opening sealed bids. Monroe County is committed to continuing
to receive and process competitive solicitations while maintaining the health and safety of our
employees and those who attend bid openings. DO NOT mail or attempt to deliver in person any
sealed bids. Mailed/physically delivered bids/proposals/responses WILL NOT be accepted. The
Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-
BIDS@monroecounty-fl.gov, no later than 2:00 P.M., on July XX,2022. Your subject line on both
emails must read as follows:
"PROPOSAL — UPDATES OF 2009 GEOSPATIAL LAND COVER DATASET AND TIER
OVERLAY DISTRICT MAPS FOR THE FLORIDA KEYS"
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Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file
size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not
rejected due to the file size. SHOULD YOUR BID DOCUMENTS EXCEED 25 MB or otherwise be
rejected or undeliverable to OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl.gov, in advance of the bid opening. YOU
MUST SEND AN EMAIL TO: omb-purchasing@monroecounty-fl.gov TO REQUEST 0
ARRANGEMENTS BE MADE FOR RECEIPT OF YOUR BID DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO THE
BID OPENING. Please be advised that it is the bidder's sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their W
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A. Cover Letter.
The cover letter shall contain the Proposer's name, address, telephone number, and the name
of the Proposer's contact person(s). It shall introduce the company including a brief overview
of the firm's history, the corporate name, address and telephone number of corporate
headquarters and the local office,number of years in business,names of principals and number
of employees.
Indicate the State in which Proposer is incorporated or organized. If other than Florida, include
evidence of authorization to do business in Florida. Include a reproduction of Corporate
Charter Registration, if applicable.
Identify the primary person responsible for this proposal. Briefly state the Proposer's
understanding of the work to be done, and make a positive commitment to perform and <
complete the services. This letter must be signed by an individual authorized to bind the firm.
Failure to meet this requirement may result in disqualification.
B. Tabbed Sections
Tab 1.
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Letter and Executive Summary
The Proposer shall provide a narrative of the firm's qualities and capabilities that demonstrates
how the firm will work with the County to fulfill the requirements of this Service.
Tab 2. Relevant Experience
The Proposer shall provide a project history of the firm or organization demonstrating
experience with services that are similar in scope and size to the requested services. The
proposal shall include information regarding combined team experience and past performance.
Identify members of the project team and their anticipated roles for this project, and provide a
summary of their previous experience. Include staff, as well as sub-consultants that will have
key roles in the team organization chart. Provide concise, yet detailed, resumes for key team
members. Make a statement of commitment that the team will remain committed to the project N
until completion.
Proposer shall provide references for projects completed which collectively are sufficient to
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Reference information must describe the projects and include project budget(limit to one (1) i
page per project). Provide also the name, address, position, e-mail address and telephone
number of the project coordinator. A reference contact person must be someone who has U
personal knowledge of the Proposer's performance for the specific requirement listed. The
contact person must have been informed that they are being used as a reference and that the
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Tab 3. Quality of Past Performance on Similar Projects
The Proposer shall provide a list of past projects indicating the following:
■ Name and full address of the referenced project client
■ Name and telephone number of client contact for referenced project
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■ Summary of the project and services
In this section, Proposer shall include at least two (copied) letters of reference from a former
client which describes the services performed and the client's satisfaction with the services
provided. Letters of reference are preferred, however, if the client desires to include firm
surveys completed by clients,they will be considered. Letters of reference from a government
(public entity) client are preferred.
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Describe the firm's capabilities and approach toward this Project, including your proposed
work program, schedule, QA/QC procedures and any other activities that will be necessary to
complete the scope of work.
Include a proposed activity schedule and any innovative methods or concepts that might be
particularly helpful to accomplish this Project.
Provide a statement of acknowledgement that the consultant understands this Project and its C.
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scope of work and goals.
Tab 5. Qualifications and Accomplishments of Consultant, Sub consultants, and Project
Manager
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corporation, partnership,joint venture) and include names of persons with an interest in the 2
firm.
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include a list of the proposed staff that will perform the work required and identify all sub- 0-
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of Monroe County not enumerated in the scope of work, submittal requirement responses or
evaluation criteria.
e) Proposer shall provide any additional project experience that will give an indication of the 2
Proposer's overall abilities.
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f) If the Proposer will require any other information from the County not included in this
Request for Proposal or require from the County any information in a particular computerized
format in order to carry out the Scope of Services in Exhibit A,the Proposer shall also include
such request in this section, i.e. Tab 6.
g) If the Proposer cannot fully comply with any of the terms contained in the draft contract,
shown in Section Two, all deviations to the terms must be spelled out in this section, i.e. Tab
6.
Tab 7—Project Location and Local Preference
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Include in this section the location of the main office, the location of the office proposed to
work on this project, and a discussion of the following as it pertains to your proposal:
The evaluation criteria includes evaluation points which recognize a preference for "local
businesses" including, but not limited to, response time, experience in complying with or
applying local regulations, local references, employment of local residents, and familiarity
with the local market. A local preference may be assigned as follows:
Individuals or firms which meet all of the criteria for a local business as set forth in
this section, may be given a preference by awarding additional points in the overall
scoring system as part of the overall evaluation factors of the selection committee.
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commissioners, and the public. The Quote Sheet shall include a total, which shall be an all- Vi
inclusive fee to be paid to the proposer.
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All costs to be paid to the Proposer shall be included. No additional costs or fees will be paid
including but not limited to travel costs, per diems, telephone charges, facsimile charges, and
postage charges. In addition to the quote submitted for the Scope of Services outlined in this U-
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services. Such additional services can be explained in the Quote Sheet. The County may or
may not choose to hire the Proposer for the additional services.
Tab 9 Litigation
In accordance with Section 2-347(h)of the Monroe County Code,please provide the following
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(1) A list of the person's or entity's shareholders with five (5)percent or more of the stock or if
a general partnership, a list of the general partners; or, if a limited liability company, a list of
its members; or, if a solely owned proprietorship, names(s) of owner(s);
(2) A list of the officers and directors of the entity;
(3) The number of years the person or entity has been operating and, if different, the number of
years it has been providing the services, goods, or construction services called for in the bid
specifications (include a list of similar projects);
(4) The number of years the person or entity has operated under its present name and any prior
names;
(5) Answers to the following questions regarding claims and suits:
a. Has the person,principals, entity, or any entity previously owned, operated or directed
by any of its officers, major shareholders or directors, ever failed to complete work or
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provide the goods for which it has contracted? If yes,provide details;
b. Are there any judgments,claims,arbitration proceeding or suits pending or outstanding
against the person, principal of the entity, or entity, or any entity previously owned,
operated or directed by any of its officers,directors, or general partners? If yes,provide
details;
c. Has the person,principal of the entity, entity, or any entity previously owned, operated
or directed by any of its officers, major shareholders or directors, within the last five
(5)years,been a parry to any lawsuit,arbitration,or mediation with regard to a contract
for services, goods or construction services similar to those requested in the
specifications with private or public entities? If yes,provide details;
d. Has the person, principal of the entity, or any entity previously owned, operated or
directed by any of its officers, owners, partners, major shareholders or directors, ever X
initiated litigation against the county or been sued by the county in connection with a
contract to provide services, goods or construction services? If yes,provide details;
e. Whether,within the last five(5)years,the owner, an officer,general partner,principal,
controlling shareholder or major creditor of the person or entity was an officer,
director, general partner, principal, controlling shareholder or major creditor of any 0
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Proposer shall complete and execute the forms specified below and located in Section 2 in
this RFP, as well as copies of all business licenses and receipts for business tax and shall
include them in this section:
Forms
• Submission Response Form X
• Lobbying and Conflict of Interest Ethics Clause
• Non-Collusion Affidavit 4,
• Drug Free Workplace Form
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• Public Entity Crime Statement
1.11 COPIES OF RFP DOCUMENTS
A. Only complete sets of RFP Documents will be issued and shall be used in preparing
responses. The County does not assume any responsibility for errors or
misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets.
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B. Complete sets of RFP Documents may be obtained in the manner and at the locations
stated in the Notice of Request for Proposals.
1.12 STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
See also Notice of Request for Competitive Solicitation.
As detailed in Section 1.09,the Monroe County Purchasing Department directs that bids be submitted
via email to: OMB-BID S@monroecounty-fl.gov, no later than 2:00 P.M., on July XX, 2022. Your
subject line on emails must read as follows:
"PROPOSAL — UPDATES OF 2009 GEOSPATIAL LAND COVER DATASET AND TIER
OVERLAY DISTRICT MAPS FOR THE FLORIDA KEYS"
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Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum file
size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not
rejected due to the file size. SHOULD YOUR BID DOCUMENTS EXCEED 25 MB or otherwise be 0
rejected or undeliverable to OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl.gov, in advance of the bid opening. YOU 0-
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bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or confirm your bid submission delivery may result
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A. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT: Any person submitting a proposal in response to
this invitation must execute the enclosed NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT. If it is as
discovered that collusion exists among the Proposers, the proposals of all participants
in such collusion shall be rejected, and no participants in such collusion will be
considered in future proposals for the same work.
B. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME: A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted a�
vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a proposal
on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a
proposal on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public
building or public work, may not submit Proposals on leases or perform work as a
Consultant, supplier, subConsultant, or Consultant under a contract with any public
entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold
amount provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY TWO for a
period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.
Category Two: $25,000.00
C. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE FORM: Any person submitting a bid or proposal in
response to this invitation must execute the enclosed DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
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FORM and submit it with his/her proposal. Failure to complete this form in every
detail and submit it with the bid or proposal may result in immediate disqualification
of the bid or proposal.
D. LOBBYING AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST ETHICS CLAUSE: Any person
submitting a bid or proposal in response to this invitation must execute the enclosed
LOBBYING AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE and submit it with his/her
bid or proposal. Failure to complete this form in every detail and submit it with the
bid or proposal may result in immediate disqualification of the bid or proposal.
1.14 EXAMINATION OF RFP DOCUMENTS
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A. Each Proposer shall carefully examine the RFP and other contract documents, and
inform himself/herself thoroughly regarding any and all conditions and requirements
that may in any manner affect cost, progress, or performance of the work to be
performed under the contract. Ignorance on the part of the Proposer shall in no way 0
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1.15 GOVERNING LAWS AND REGULATIONS
The Proposer is required to be familiar with and shall be responsible for complying with all federal
state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, professional license requirements and regulations that in any 0
manner affect the work. Knowledge of business tax requirements for Monroe County and
municipalities within Monroe County are the responsibility of the Proposer.
1.16 PREPARATION OF RESPONSES
Signature of the Proposer: The Proposer must sign the response forms in the space provided for the
signature. If the Proposer is an individual, the words "doing business as or "Sole Owner" X
must appear beneath such signature. In the case of a partnership, the signature of at least one of the
partners must follow the firm name and the words "Member of the Firm" should be written beneath
such signature. If the Proposer is a corporation, the title of the officer signing the Response on behalf
of the corporation must be stated along with the Corporation Seal Stamp and evidence of his authority
to sign the Response must be submitted. The Proposer shall state in the response the name and address
of each person having an interest in the submitting entity.
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1.17 MODIFICATION OF RESPONSES
A Proposal may not be modified, withdrawn, or canceled by the Proposer during the stipulated time
period following the time and date designated for the receipt of Proposals.
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1.18 RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESPONSE
The Proposer is solely responsible for all costs of preparing and submitting the response, regardless
of whether a contract award is made by the County.
1.19 RECEIPT AND OPENING OF RESPONSES
Responses will be received until the designated time and will be publicly opened. Proposers names
shall be read aloud at the appointed time and place stated in Section 1.9. Monroe County's
representative authorized to open the responses will decide when the specified time has arrived and
no responses received thereafter will be considered. No responsibility will be attached to anyone for X
the premature opening of a response not properly addressed and identified. Proposers or their
authorized agents are invited to be present.
The County reserves the right to reject any and all responses and to waive technical error and
irregularities as may be deemed best for the interests of the County. Responses that contain 0
modifications that are incomplete, unbalanced, conditional, obscure, or that contain additions not 0-
requested or irregularities of any kind, or that do not comply in every respect with the Instruction to W
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geographic area or other criteria, and to waive any informality in any response, or to re-advertise for �o
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previously failed to perform properly or to complete contracts of a similar nature on time.
C. The recommendation of staff shall be presented to the Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County, Florida, for final selection and award of contract.
1.21 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The Proposer shall be responsible for all necessary insurance coverage as indicated below. Certificates a�
of Insurance must be provided to Monroe County within fifteen (15) days after award of contract,
with Monroe County BOCC listed as additional insured as indicated. If the proper insurance forms
are not received within the fifteen (15) day period, the contract may be awarded to the next selected
Proposer. Policies shall be written by companies licensed to do business in the State of Florida and
having an agent for service of process in the State of Florida. Companies shall have an A.M. Best
rating of VI or better, The required insurance shall be maintained at all times while Proposer is
providing service to County.
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Worker's Compensation
Statutory Limits
Employers' Liability Insurance
Bodily Injury by Accident $500,000
Bodily Injury by Disease,policy limits $500,000
Bodily Injury by Disease, each employee $500,000
General Liability,including
Premises Operation
Products and Completed Operations
Blanket Contractual Liability
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Expanded Definition of Property Damage
$500,000 Combined Single Limit
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$50,000 property damage
Professional Liability $500,000 per Occurrence
$1,000,000 Aggregate
Monroe County shall be named as an Additional Insured on the General Liability and Vehicle
Liability policies.
1.22 INDEMNIFICATION
The Proposer to whom a contract is awarded shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the
County as outlined below.
The Proposer covenants and agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Monroe County,
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its commissioners, officers, employees, agents and servants from any and all claims for bodily
injury, including death,personal injury, and property damage, including damage to property owned
by Monroe County, and any other losses, damages, and expenses of any kind, including attorney's
fees, court costs and expenses, which arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of services
provided by the Proposer or any of its SubConsultant(s), occasioned by the negligence, errors, or
other wrongful act or omission of the Proposer, its SubConsultant(s), their officers, employees,
servants or agents.
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In the event that the service is delayed or suspended as a result of the Proposer/Vendor's
failure to purchase or maintain the required insurance, the Vendor shall indemnify the County from
any and all increased expenses resulting from such delay. The first ten dollars ($10.00) of
remuneration paid to the Proposer is consideration for the indemnification provided for above. The X
extent of liability is in no way limited to, reduced, or lessened by the insurance requirements
contained elsewhere within this agreement.
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1.23 EXECUTION OF CONTRACT 0
The Proposer will be required to execute a contract with the County for the services provided for in
this RFP. The Proposer with whom a contract is negotiated shall be required to return to the County W
one (1) executed original of the prescribed Contract together with the required certificates of N1
insurance. If the Proposer cannot fully comply with any of the terms contained in the draft contract, T-
shown in Section Two, all deviations to the terms must be spelled out in Tab 6, Other Information. �
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SECTION TWO: SAMPLE AGREEMENT
MONROE COUNTY
CONTRACT FOR
UPDATES OF 2009 GEOSPATIAL LAND COVER DATASET AND TIER OVERLAY
DISTRICT MAPS FOR THE FLORIDA KEYS
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of 2022 by
MONROE COUNTY ("COUNTY"), a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose address is
1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida 33040 and ("CONSULTANT"), whose
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WHEREAS, the COUNTY issued its Request for Proposals RFP ("RFP")pursuant to state and local 0
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WHEREAS, the COUNTY desires to engage Consultant to provide such services to the COUNTY U
according to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises as hereinafter
set forth and of the faithful performance of such covenants and conditions, the COUNTY and U
CONSULTANT do hereby agree as follows:
Section 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall perform and carry out in a professional and proper manner certain duties as
described in the Scope of Services — Exhibit A — which is attached hereto and made a part of this
agreement.
CONSULTANT shall provide the scope of services in Exhibit A for the COUNTY. CONSULTANT
warrants that it is authorized by law to engage in the performance of the activities herein described,
subject to the terms and conditions set forth in these Agreement documents. The CONSULTANT
shall at all times exercise independent, professional judgment and shall assume professional
responsibility for the services to be provided. Consultant shall provide services using the following
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standards, as a minimum requirement:
A. The CONSULTANT shall maintain adequate staffing levels to provide the services
required under the Agreement resulting from this RFP process.
B. The personnel shall not be employees of or have any contractual relationship with the
County. To the extent that Consultant uses subConsultants or independent Consultants,
this Agreement specifically requires that subConsultants and independent Consultants
shall not be an employee of or have any contractual relationship with County.
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C. All personnel engaged in performing services under this Agreement shall
be fully qualified, and, if required, to be authorized or permitted under State and local
law to perform such services.
Section 2. COUNTY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 The County will provide such data as is required by the Consultant and is mutually agreed
upon.
2.2 The County will make payments as outlined in Section 4 of this Agreement.
Section 3. TERM OF AGREEMENT
3.1 Except as noted below,this Agreement shall begin on the day of ,2022 0'
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which shall not be later than , 2024.
Section 4. PAYMENT TO CONSULTANT
4.1 Payment will be made according to the Deliverable Schedule attached as Exhibit B, and
according to the Florida Local Government Prompt Payment Act, Section 218.70, Florida W
Statutes. The Provider shall submit to the County an invoice with supporting documentation N
in a form acceptable to the Clerk. Acceptability to the Clerk is based on generally accepted L�
accounting principles and such laws, rules and regulations as may govern the Clerk's disbursal Vi
of funds. The Project Manager will review the request,note his or her approval on the request Q
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Section 5. CONTRACT TERMINATION
Either parry may terminate this Agreement because of the failure of the other parry to perform its
obligations under the Agreement. COUNTY may terminate this Agreement with or without cause
upon thirty (30) days' notice to the CONSULTANT. COUNTY shall pay CONSULTANT for work
performed through the date of termination.
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Section 6. CONSULTANT'S ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS
A. CONSULTANT hereby agrees that he has carefully examined the RFP, his response, and this
Agreement and has made a determination that he/she has the personnel, equipment, and other E
requirements suitable to perform this work and assumes full responsibility therefore. The
provisions of the Agreement shall control any inconsistent provisions contained in the <
specifications. All specifications have been read and carefully considered by CONSULTANT,
who understands the same and agrees to their sufficiency for the work to be done. Under no
circumstances, conditions, or situations shall this Agreement be more strongly construed
against COUNTY than against CONSULTANT.
B. Any ambiguity or uncertainty in the specifications shall not be construed against the drafter.
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C. The passing, approval, and/or acceptance by COUNTY of any of the services furnished by
CONSULTANT shall not operate as a waiver by COUNTY of strict compliance with the terms
of this Agreement, and specifications covering the services.
D. CONSULTANT agrees that County Administrator or his designated representatives may visit
CONSULTANT'S facility (ies)periodically to conduct random evaluations of services during
CONSULTANT'S normal business hours.
E. CONSULTANT has, and shall maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, appropriate
licenses and approvals required to conduct its business, and will at all times conduct its
business activities in a reputable manner. Proof of such licenses and approvals shall be
submitted to COUNTY upon request.
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applied. Each parry to this Agreement or their authorized representatives shall have reasonable and
timely access to such records of each other parry to this Agreement for public records purposes during
the term of the agreement and for five (5) years following the termination of this Agreement. If an
auditor employed by the COUNTY or Clerk determines that monies paid to CONSULTANT pursuant X
to this Agreement were spent for purposes not authorized by this Agreement, the CONSULTANT
shall repay the monies together with interest calculated pursuant to Section 55.03 of the F.S., running
from the date the monies were paid to Consultant.
Section 9. EMPLOYEES SUBJECT TO COUNTY ORDINANCE NOS. 010 AND 020-
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The CONSULTANT warrants that it has not employed, retained or otherwise had act on its behalf
any former County officer or employee subject to the prohibition of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 010-
1990 or any County officer or employee in violation of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 020-1990. For
breach or violation of this provision the COUNTY may, in its discretion, terminate this agreement
without liability and may also, in its discretion, deduct from the agreement or purchase price, or
otherwise recover the full amount of any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or consideration paid to
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the former County officer or employee.
Section 10. CONVICTED VENDOR
By signing this agreement, CONSULTANT represents that the execution of this Agreement will not
violate the Public Entities Crime Act (Section 287.133, Florida Statutes). Violation of this section
shall result in termination of this Agreement and recovery of all monies paid hereto, and may result
in debarment from County's competitive procurement activities.
A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for
public entity crime may not submit a bid on a Agreement with a public entity for the construction or
repair of a public building or public work, may not perform work as a CONSULTANT, supplier, X
subConsultant, or CONSULTANT under Agreement with any public entity, and may not transact
business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017 of the
Florida Statutes, for the Category Two for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the
convicted vendor list.
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circumstance or person) shall be declared invalid or unenforceable to any extent by a court of
competent jurisdiction,the remaining terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of this Agreement,
shall not be affected thereby; and each remaining term, covenant, condition and provision of this
Agreement shall be valid and shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law unless the
enforcement of the remaining terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of this Agreement would
prevent the accomplishment of the original intent of this Agreement. The COUNTY and
CONSULTANT agree to reform the Agreement to replace any stricken provision with a valid
provision that comes as close as possible to the intent of the stricken provision. CL
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Section 13. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
The COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree that in the event any cause of action or administrative
proceeding is initiated or defended by any parry relative to the enforcement or interpretation of this
Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, and court costs, as an
award against the non-prevailing parry. Mediation proceedings initiated and conducted pursuant to
this Agreement shall be in accordance with the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and usual and
customary procedures required by the Circuit Court of Monroe County.
Section 14. BINDING EFFECT
The terms, covenants, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit
of the COUNTY and CONSULTANT and their respective legal representatives, successors, and 2
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COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree that all disputes and disagreements shall be attempted to be U
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can be agreed upon within 30 days after the first meet and confer session, then any party shall have
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Section 17. COOPERATION as
In the event any administrative or legal proceeding is instituted against either parry relating to the
formation, execution, performance, or breach of this Agreement, COUNTY and CONSULTANT
agree to participate, to the extent required by the other parry, in all proceedings, hearings, processes,
meetings, and other activities related to the substance of this Agreement or provision of the services X
under this Agreement. COUNTY and CONSULTANT specifically agree that no parry to this
Agreement shall be required to enter into any arbitration proceedings related to this Agreement.
Section 18. NONDISCRIMINATION
COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree that there will be no discrimination against any person, and it
is expressly understood that upon a determination by a court of competent jurisdiction that
discrimination has occurred, this Agreement automatically terminates without any further action on
the part of any parry, effective the date of the court order. COUNTY or CONSULTANT agree to
comply with all Federal and Florida statutes, and all local ordinances, as applicable, relating to
nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL
88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; Title IX of the
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Education Amendment of 1972, as amended(20 USC ss. 1681-1683,and 1685-1686),which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sex; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (20
USC s. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; The Age Discrimination Act
of 1975, as amended(42 USC ss. 6101-6107)which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; The
Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (PL 92-255), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (PL 91-616), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; The Public Health Service Act of 1912,
ss. 523 and 527 (42 USC ss. 690dd-3 and 290ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol
and drug abuse patent records; Title VIH of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC s. et seq.), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; The Americans X
with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC s. 1201 Note), as may be amended from time to time, relating
to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability;Any other nondiscrimination provisions in any Federal
or state statutes which may apply to the parties to, or the subject matter of, this Agreement.
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COUNTY and CONSULTANT covenant that neither presently has any interest, and shall not acquire
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standards of conduct for public officers and employees as delineated in Section 112.313, Florida
Statutes, regarding, but not limited to, solicitation or acceptance of gifts; doing business with one's W
agency;unauthorized compensation;misuse of public position, conflicting employment or contractual 0
relationship; and disclosure or use of certain information.
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The COUNTY and CONSULTANT warrant that, in respect to itself, it has neither employed nor
retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for it, to solicit or
secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, X
individual, or firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for it, any fee, commission,
percentage, gift, or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this
Agreement. For the breach or violation of the provision, the CONSULTANT agrees that the
COUNTY shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without liability and, at its discretion, to
offset from monies owed, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission,percentage,
gift, or consideration.
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Section 22. PUBLIC ACCESS
The COUNTY and CONSULTANT shall allow and permit reasonable access to, and inspection of,
all documents, papers, letters or other materials in its possession or under its control subject to the
provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by the COUNTY and
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CONSULTANT in conjunction with this Agreement; and the COUNTY shall have the right to
unilaterally cancel this Agreement upon violation of this provision by CONSULTANT.
Section 23. NON-WAIVER OF IMMUNITY
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 768.28, Florida Statutes, the participation of the COUNTY
and the CONSULTANT in this Agreement and the acquisition of any commercial liability insurance
coverage, self-insurance coverage, or local government liability insurance pool coverage shall not be
deemed a waiver of immunity to the extent of liability coverage,nor shall any Agreement entered into
by the COUNTY be required to contain any provision for waiver.
Section 24. PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES
All of the privileges and immunities from liability, exemptions from laws, ordinances, and rules and
pensions and relief, disability, workers' compensation, and other benefits which apply to the activity 2
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performing their respective functions under this Agreement within the territorial limits of the
COUNTY shall apply to the same degree and extent to the performance of such functions and duties 0
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be construed as, relieving any participating entity from any obligation or responsibility imposed upon
the entity by law except to the extent of actual and timely performance thereof by any participating U
entity,in which case the performance may be offered in satisfaction of the obligation or responsibility.
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No person or entity shall be entitled to rely upon the terms, or any of them, of this Agreement to
enforce or attempt to enforce any third-party claim or entitlement to or benefit of any service or
program contemplated hereunder, and the COUNTY and the CONSULTANT agree that neither the
COUNTY nor the CONSULTANT or any agent,officer, or employee of either shall have the authority X
to inform, counsel, or otherwise indicate that any particular individual or group of individuals, entity 2
or entities, have entitlements or benefits under this Agreement separate and apart, inferior to, or
superior to the community in general or for the purposes contemplated in this Agreement.
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CONSULTANT agrees to execute such documents as the COUNTY may reasonably require,
including,but not being limited to, a Public Entity Crime Statement, an Ethics Statement, and a Drug-
Free Workplace Statement, Lobbying and Conflict of Interest Clause, and Non-Collusion Agreement.
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Section 28. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY
No covenant or agreement contained herein shall be deemed to be a covenant or agreement of any
member, officer, agent or employee of Monroe County in his or her individual capacity, and no
member, officer, agent or employee of Monroe County shall be liable personally on this Agreement
or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the execution of this Agreement.
Section 29. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as
an original, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument and any of the
parties hereto may execute this Agreement by signing any such counterpart.
Section 30. SECTION HEADINGS
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Section headings have been inserted in this Agreement as a matter of convenience of reference only,
and it is agreed that such section headings are not a part of this Agreement and will not be used in the
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insurance as specified in any attached schedules, which are made part of this contract. The
CONSULTANT will ensure that the insurance obtained will extend protection to all SubConsultants U
engaged by the CONSULTANT. As an alternative, the CONSULTANT may require all 0
SubConsultants to obtain insurance consistent with the attached schedules; however CONSULTANT °0
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COUNTY. Failure to provide proof of insurance shall be grounds for termination of this Agreement. U
The CONSULTANT will not be permitted to commence work governed by this contract until
satisfactory evidence of the required insurance has been furnished to the COUNTY as specified below.
Delays in the commencement of work, resulting from the failure of the CONSULTANT to provide
satisfactory evidence of the required insurance, shall not extend deadlines specified in this contract
and any penalties and failure to perform assessments shall be imposed as if the work commenced on
the specified date and time, except for the CONSULTANT's failure to provide satisfactory evidence. X
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and any extensions specified herein. Failure to comply with this provision may result in the immediate
suspension of all work until the required insurance has been reinstated or replaced and/or termination
of this Agreement and for damages to the COUNTY. Delays in the completion of work resulting E
from the failure of the CONSULTANT to maintain the required insurance shall not extend deadlines
specified in this contract and any penalties and failure to perform assessments shall be imposed as if
the work had not been suspended, except for the CONSULTANT's failure to maintain the required
insurance.
The CONSULTANT shall provide, to the COUNTY, as satisfactory evidence of the required
insurance, either:
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• A Certified copy of the actual insurance policy.
The County, at its sole option, has the right to request a certified copy of any or all insurance
policies required by this contract. All insurance policies must specify that they are not subject to
cancellation, non-renewal, material change, or reduction in coverage unless a minimum of thirty
(30) days prior notification is given to the County by the insurer.
The acceptance and/or approval of the Consultant's insurance shall not be construed as relieving the
Consultant from any liability or obligation assumed under this contract or imposed by law.
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, its employees and officials will be included
as "Additional Insured" on all policies, except for Workers' Compensation.
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An Occurrence Form policy is preferred. If coverage is provided on a Claims Made policy, its
provisions should include coverage for claims filed on or after the effective date of this contract. In
addition, the period for which claims may be reported should extend for a minimum of twelve (12)
months following the acceptance of work by the County.
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31.3 Vehicle Liability Insurance requirements
Recognizing thatthe work governed by this contract requires the use of vehicles,the CONSULTANT,
prior to the commencement of work, shall obtain Vehicle Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be E
maintained throughout the life of the contract and include, as a minimum, liability coverage for:
• Owned, Non-Owned, and Hired Vehicles
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$300,000 Combined Single Limit(CSL)
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If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$100,000 per Person
$300,000 per Occurrence
$ 50,000 Property Damage
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as Additional Insured on all
policies issued to satisfy the above requirements.
31.4 Workers' Compensation Insurance Requirements
Prior to commencement of work governed by this contract,the CONSULTANT shall obtain Workers'
Compensation Insurance with limits sufficient to respond to the applicable state statutes.
In addition, the CONSULTANT shall obtain Employers' Liability Insurance with limits of not less 2
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work governed by this contract.
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Section 32. INDEMNIFICATION
The CONSULTANT does hereby consent and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the COUNTY, 2
its Mayor, the Board of County Commissioners, appointed Boards and Commissions, Officers, and
the Employees, and any other agents, individually and collectively, from all fines, suits, claims,
demands, actions, costs, obligations, attorney's fees, or liability of any kind arising out of the sole
negligent actions of the CONSULTANT or substantial and unnecessary delay caused by the willful
nonperformance of the CONSULTANT and shall be solely responsible and answerable for any and
all accidents or injuries to persons or property arising out of its performance of this contract. The
amount and type of insurance coverage requirements set forth hereunder shall in no way be construed
as limiting the scope of indemnity set forth in this paragraph. Further the CONSULTANT agrees to
defend and pay all legal costs attendant to acts attributable to the sole negligent act of the
CONSULTANT.
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Section 34 INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT. At all times and for all purposes hereunder, the
CONSULTANT is an independent Consultant and not an employee of the Board of County
Commissioners. No statement contained in this agreement shall be construed so as to find the
CONSULTANT or any of his/her employees, Consultants, servants or agents to be employees of the
Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County. As an independent Consultant the
CONSULTANT shall provide independent,professional judgment and comply with all federal, state,
and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to the services to be provided.
Section 35 COMPLETENESS OF WORK. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the
completeness and accuracy of its work, plan, supporting data, and other documents prepared or
compiled under its obligation for this project, and shall correct at its expense all significant errors or
omissions therein which may be disclosed. The cost of the work necessary to correct those errors
attributable to the CONSULTANT and any damage incurred by the COUNTY as a result of additional
costs caused by such errors shall be chargeable to the CONSULTANT. This provision shall not apply
to any maps, official records, contracts, or other data that may be provided by the COUNTY or other
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The CONSULTANT agrees that no charges or claims for damages shall be made by it for any delays
or hindrances attributable to the COUNTY during the progress of any portion of the services specified
in this contract. Such delays or hindrances, if any, shall be compensated for by the COUNTY by an
extension of time for a reasonable period for the CONSULTANT to complete the work schedule.
Such an agreement shall be made between the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed on the
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orthophotography described in 1.04.
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orthophotograph land cover signatures) to determine the accuracy of the final land cover
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of 2022) and the criteria included in Policy 205.1.1 (Tier Overlay District designations
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recommend amendments to ensure implementation of and adherence to the Florida Keys
Carrying Capacity Study, Policy 106.1.1 and LDC Section 130-130(c).
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compatible with ArcGIS 10.8.1 and ArcGIS Pro 2.7.2 or most recent version and X
associated metadata file. The data will be in the NAD 1983 (2011) State Plane
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change (eg: development, mapping error, environmental conditions, etc). The Final
Report shall include a review of the QA/QC procedures and will address issues
encountered with polygon classification such as photo quality, signature variance or
misinterpretations of mapping units, etc.
3. Preliminary Tier Overlay District map amendment recommendations
4. Technical Support for up to six (6) TDRC meetings over a six month period.
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The County shall own the deliverables, and shall have sole rights to reproduce and sell
any data or derivative information, and Respondent shall have no copy right or right to
sell the data set or derivative of the data set resulting from this RFP.
F. It is anticipated that this project can be completed within eighteen (18) months of
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Final Report for Monroe County Geospatial Land Cover Dataset Of The Florida
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................. 3
2.0 PROJECT AREA....................................................................................................................... 4
3.0 MAPPING METHODOLOGY......................................................................................................4
3.1 SOURCE INFORMATION........................................................................................................... 4 �s
3.2 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY..........................................................................................................4
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3.4 PHOTOINTERPRETATION KEY................................................................................................. 5
3.5 PHOTOINTERPRETATION......................................................................................................... 5
3.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL .................................................................... 8
4.0 PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED DURING PHOTOINTERPRETATION ................................................ 8
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1.0 Overview
Photo Science, Inc., St. Petersburg, Florida contracted with the Growth Management
Division of Monroe County, Florida for the development of a geospatial land cover dataset
for the Florida Keys. Monroe County required Photo Science to create a land cover dataset
developed from 2006 high resolution orthophotographs, combined with field work, to
produce an updated land cover geospatial dataset ,.
Terramar Environmental Services, Inc., Sugarloaf Key,Florida contracted with the Growth
Management Division of Monroe County, Florida to provide an independent review of the
Land Cover dataset created by Photo Science, Inc.
Photo Science were required by the County to update 734 areas identified by Terramar
Environmental Services, Inc. based on current 2009 habitat field conditions. A `data
source' field was added within the dataset highlighting the 734 modifications.
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2.0 Project Area
The Florida Keys consists of a chain of thirty-eight islands approximately 120 miles long,
connected by a series of forty-one bridges. In addition there are hundreds of "offshore
islands" located within County boundaries. Geologically, the Florida Keys consist of the
fossilized remains of an ancient coral reef system. The Upper Keys display an outcropping
of the Key Largo Limestone which was the "backbone" of the ancient reef and the Lower
Keys are overlain by oolitic limestone deposits. The Keys are characterized by low relief
(mostly less than five feet above sea level) and the area experiences a subtropical savanna-
type climate of warm summers and mild dry winters. Vegetative communities found in the 6
Keys range from hardwood hammock forests and pinelands, to freshwater wetlands, salt
marsh, mangroves, and beaches. The updated land cover dataset compiled by Photo
Science matches the same extent as the 1991 ADID dataset and captured all land cover
types within the study area.
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3.2 Aerial Photography
The 2006 aerial survey project was performed as an FDOT District VI/Monroe County
joint mapping program. The goal of the joint mapping program was to complete orthophoto
(raster) maps of the Florida Keys area of Monroe County. The survey was designed to
produce orthophoto(raster)maps from true color and color infrared imagery for the project
area. These images were orthorectified to a digital terrain model (DTM) and sampled to a
0.5-foot pixel resolution. The imagery was captured between the dates of February 5, 2006
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and March 8, 2006 and delivered to Monroe County as standard TIFF (.tif with an
associated world file (.tfw) for display in the County's ArcGIS environment.
Imagery was flown at 4,800' above terrain elevation -the recommended altitude
for an aerial photogrammetric survey for 0.5-ft pixel resolution and I "=I 00' scale
mapping.
Horizontal Feature Accuracy: National Map Accuracy Standards for 1 "= 100' scale
mapping. This means that 90 percent of the well-defined ground features represented on
the orthophotos are within 2.5 feet of their true coordinate position as determined by test
surveys. No feature is misplaced by more than 5 feet from its true coordinate position.
The horizontal datum for the DTM and image (raster) maps is the Florida State Plane
Coordinate System (East Zone), referenced to the North American Datum 1983/1999
(NAD83/99) expressed in U.S. survey feet. The vertical datum for the DEM is the North C,
America Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88), also expressed in U.S. survey feet.
All data was collected using Leica ADS40 sensor, both FCIR and RGB bands were
acquired simultaneously. Maximum acquisition ground sampling distance was 0.66-foot
with the final deliverable pixels being produced at 0.5-foot.
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Photointerpretation was accomplished using heads up techniques. Digital workstations
were utilized for the direct capture of digital data into an ArcGIS geodatabase, as well as
the superimposition of digitized linework (e.g., 1991 ADID data) over current imagery
being analyzed. The SFWMD 2004-2005 land cover and 2008 contour data were also used
as collateral information.
Throughout the photointerpretation process, positional accuracy of land cover boundaries
was maintained according to spectral signatures apparent on the photography.
Minimum mapping unit for all land cover polygons was 0.5 acres with the exception of the
"Hammock" category which was 0.35 acres.
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The following coding and classification system was applied during photointerpretation:
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2 Undeveloped Land
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This is an upland forest community with an open canopy dominated by the native slash
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by Black, White or Red mangroves, containing both shrub and tree size vegetation.
12) Beach Berm
A bare sandy shoreline, coastal dune or a mound or ridge of unconsolidated sand that is
immediately landward of, and usually parallel to, the shoreline. The sand is calcareous
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All water bodies, both fresh and tidal (saline).
3.6 Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Photo Science has established, documented, implemented and maintains a quality
management system.
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for adherence to mapping conventions, the PI Key, spatial and classification accuracy, and
for photointerpretation consistency. Below is a description of the quality control steps that
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original photointerpreter then completed the required revisions and resubmitted the data to
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4.0 Problems Encountered During Photointerpretation
No major problems were encountered during the photointerpretation task of the project.
5.0 Project Metadata
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provides additional documentation on the project and the data produced as a deliverable.
The metadata is included within APPENDIX D: Metadata Documentation of this report.
6.0 Conclusion
The Land Cover types compiled are accurate and suitable for the future analysis within the
study area. The data produced provides a valuable inventory of habitats that existed during
the 2006 time frame.
6.1 Accuracy assessment
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APPENDIX A: Field Summary
Field Personnel: Richard Eastlake-Photo Science,Inc.
Field Dates: April 2009
Area Covered: Key Largo to Key West
Report Date: 06/19/09
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The following Photointerpretation Key was developed in order to document the decisions
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to help ensure that the photointerpretation was consistent throughout the project. It was
designed to provide descriptions of the visual and spatial distribution characteristics of the
classification types used for the project and to document any special mapping conventions
that were developed. The key also serves to provide insight for future users into the rationale
for the delineations and classifications appearing within the database.
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Each classification type described includes a definition and a written description of the
photo signature. The description of the photo signature explains the appearance of each
classification category on natural color aerial photography, from a photointerpreter's
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Comprised of areas of intensive use with much of the land covered by structures.
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complexes, landfills, golf courses and parks. All impervious surface areas below
0.5 acres will also be included within this category.
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Developed Lands are easily identified by their sizes, shapes, and character of the
associated developed area. Structures range from square to rectangular. The roof
areas sometime appear to cover more than half of the lot area. Roads, small
recreational areas, and small public spaces serving the development are included.
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The photosignature for impervious surface is usually a smooth, bright white or
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photography conifers will appear as dull brick red to purple-red in color and
hardwoods will exhibit red/pink returns. Color returns will be greenish, bluish, reds
and dark brownish reds of all these varied species.
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Rounded, asymmetrical and "feathered" brick red canopies; individual trees visible.
Grassy understories may be pale green with various pinkish tones. Saw palmetto
may be visible as irregular shaped pink to pinkish red patches with relatively
smooth textured tops.
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Invasive exotic species include Melaleuca, Australian Pine, Brazilian Pepper,
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In some areas, generally inland, this community provides a bright red color while
coastal occurrences result in a dark brownish red or purple return.
Brazilian Pepper are generally scarlet, "fluffy," asymmetrical crowned shrubs and
can be unevenly spaced and tend to grow in clumps. They may be of different ages
and heights giving a "cottony" and mottled pattern to the area.
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Typically found in the lower Keys, coastal scrub mangrove or dwarf mangrove are
typically less than 5' tall and are subject to periodic or continual inundation by salt
or brackish water.
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signature. Water or sand is usually evident between the open canopy displaying a
gray or white signature.
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Wetland areas with either standing water or saturated soil or both where the water
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that make up freshwater wetlands. Communities may have dark patchy and
irregular signatures with a variety of height, colors and textures. Open water or
water staining may be evident where the canopy is open. These communities are
temporarily to seasonally flooded and may dry out for extended periods.
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vegetation is dominated by non-woody groundcovers and grasses.
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usually occur adjacent to mangrove communities.
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A wetland plant association subject to tidal influence where the vegetation is
dominated by Black, White or Red mangroves, containing both shrub and tree size
vegetation.
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a rough or stippled texture.
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A bare sandy shoreline, coastal dune or a mound or ridge of unconsolidated sand
that is immediately landward of, and usually parallel to, the shoreline. The sand is
calcareous material that is the remains of marine organisms such as corals, algae
and molluscs. The berm may include forested, coastal ridges and may be
colonized by hammock vegetation
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The photosignature is usually a smooth, bright white or tan color adjacent to the
coastline throughout the work area. A mixture of grasses, shrubs and trees on the
berm exhibit smooth pink and fluffy or "cottony" red textures with white patches of
sand visible through the canopy.
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turbidity and sediment load of the water. Highly turbid waters have a light blue or
green signature due to the reflection from suspended solids in the water.
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APPENDIX C: Accuracy assessment
To ensure the land cover dataset delivered to the County has an overall thematic accuracy
of 90 per cent, Photo Science conducted a thematic accuracy assessment as part of our QA
procedure.
Photo Science used a quantitative method (a statistical approach) described by Congalton
and Mead (1983)to determine thematic accuracy of the final Monroe County Land Cover 6
map. This method involved comparing the results of two separate and independent
classifications of the same features. The first classification results were taken from the
initial 2006 Photo Science map. The second classification results were taken from the
classification derived by an independent photointerpretation conducted by HDR.
Similarities and/or differences between these two classifications (Photo Science and HDR) X
were displayed in an error matrix, (also referred to as a similarity matrix).
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• Only two sets of photo-interpretations are compared. The interpreters are Photo
Science, Inc. (PSI) and PSI's subcontractor HDR, Inc.
• The PSI data (photo-interpreted data) is compared or evaluated against the
independently interpreted data classified by HDR (reference data). U
• 20 polygons from each land cover classification codes were randomly sampled by
PSI for a total sample size of 260. Number of samples (or, sample polygons)
randomly selected as described here are adequate for the statistical analyses. 0
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SCOPE OF STATISTICAL ANALYSES
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the project. The following statistical analyses were completed as the deliverable for this
project.
• Statistics for the similarity (or error) matrix data set
- Estimation of Descriptive Statistics
- Discrete Multivariate Analysis
• Spreadsheet containing all distributed samples
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METHODOLOGY
Estimation of Descriptive Statistics
Descriptive statistics for the purpose of this project include total number of classifications
in agreement(match)and disagreement(mismatch)between the two data sets for each land
cover type, percentage of match for each land cover type, and overall percentage of match
for each land cover type. The results for the present study are presented in the next section
(Results and Discussion).
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Discrete multivariate analysis is preferred for these data sets over parametric statistical X
technique(analysis of variance)or Chi Square analysis. This is due to the fact that analysis
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to establish. Furthermore, difficulty arises for Chi Square analysis when zero valued
elements are present in the error matrix, which is a common occurrence for the error
matrices. The discrete multivariate analysis technique used for this study provides the 0
maximum likelihood estimate of the agreement between similarity matrices. This is
denoted by K, which is a measure of the actual agreement minus the chance agreement.
The actual agreement is represented by the diagonal elements in the similarity matrices
while chance agreement is defined as the product of the marginals (row and column totals) U)
in the error matrices. The maximum likelihood estimate of agreement, K, is given by the
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PSI has estimated the K values and the approximate sample variance(a) of K using its own
program KAPPA that was based on the original program of Congalton (1979). The results
for the present study are presented in the next section (Results and Discussion).
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Monroe County has outlined the 90%criteria for acceptance of land cover types interpreted
by PSI. In other words, sum of all diagonal elements in the similarity matrix representing
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the agreement between the two interpretations (i.e., lower right hand corner number in the
matrix) must be 90% or higher. In addition, each row of the cumulative similarity matrix
representing PSI datasets is also desired to have at least 90% agreement with the HDR
interpretation.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
The similarity or error matrix along with the descriptive statistics for the land cover
classifications data sets is presented in Table 1 representing the random samples. The
columns in Table 1 represent the land cover types classified by HDR with selected ground-
truth verification. The rows in Table 1 represent the land cover types interpreted by PSI.
The numbers along the main diagonal elements in this matrix represent the number of
tallies (matches or agreements) and those in off-diagonal elements represent the mismatch
or disagreement.
As can be seen from this table, a total of 260 polygons were selected for comparison of
which 249 classifications had agreement and 11 classifications mismatched, and thus N
giving a 95.8% match between the two interpretations, which meets the County's
acceptance criteria. This matrix involved 13 Land Cover categories with significant
disagreement distributed over hammock, freshwater wetland, and salt marsh. The PSI 0
interpretation not meeting the 90% acceptance criteria includes hammock (83%) and salt
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significantly higher than 1.96. This indicates a relatively significant level of agreement
between the two interpretations, and the classifications are better than random.
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Metadata:
• Identification Information
• Data Quality_Information
• SDatial Data 0manization Information
• Spatial—ReferenceInformation
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• Distribution Information
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Identification Information:
Citation:
Citation Information:
Originator: Photo Science, Inc. C.
Publication Date: Unknown 0
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Geospatial Data Presentation Form: vector digital data
Online Linkage: U)
Description:
Abstract:
Photo Science, Inc., St. Petersburg, Florida contracted with the Growth >
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Management Division of Monroe County, Florida for the development of a U
geospatial land cover dataset for the Florida Keys. Monroe County required
Photo Science to create a land cover dataset developed from 2006 high
resolution orthophotographs, combined with field work, to produce an
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updated land cover geospatial dataset The previous GIS land cover dataset
was developed based on 1991 aerial photography and had not been updated.
The minimum mapping unit for classification was 0.5 acres for all codes
except hammocks which was 0.35 acres U-
Terramar Environmental Services, Inc., Sugarloaf Key, Florida contracted
with the Growth Management Division of Monroe County, Florida to
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provide an independent review of the Land Cover dataset created by Photo
Science, Inc.
Photo Science were required by the County to update 734 areas identified <
by Terramar Environmental Services, Inc. based on current 2009 habitat
field conditions. A 'data source' field was added within the dataset
highlighting the 734 modifications.
Purpose:
Creation of a 2006 land cover map from 1:4,800 scale CIR and natural
color aerial photography that is consistent with the previous 1991 land
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cover map study area. This data was produced for the Monroe County's
"Land Cover dataset for the Florida Keys" project.
Supplemental Information:
Interpreted from 1:4,800 CIR and natural color aerial photography flown
in Febuary and March 2006.Data were compiled using ARCGIS in a heads
up environment.
Time Period of Content:
Time Period Information:
Multiple Dates/Times:
Single Date/Time:
Calendar Date: 02/06 C.
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Single Date/Time:
Calendar Date: 03/06
Currentness Reference:
ground condition
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency: As needed
Spatial Domain:
Bounding Coordinates: 0
West Bounding Coordinate: -81.821186
East Bounding Coordinate: -80.252553
North Bounding Coordinate: 25.354478
South Bounding Coordinate: 24.544025 U)
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: none
Theme Keyword: Monroe County U
Theme Keyword: map
Theme Keyword: habitat
Theme Keyword: ADID 0
Theme Keyword: Land Cover as
Theme Keyword: vegetation
Place:
Place Keyword Thesaurus: none
Place Keyword: Monroe County
Access Constraints: none
Use Constraints:
The positional accuracy of this data meets USGS WAS for 1:12000 scale
maps. This data has a minimum classification accuracy of 90% for all
categories.
Point of Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Person Primary:
Contact Person: Richard Eastlake
Contact Organization: Photo Science, Inc.
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Contact Position: Technical Manager
Contact_Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address:
10033 Martin Luther King Street North Suite 200
City: St. Petersburg
State or Province: FL
Postal Code: 33716
Country: USA
Contact Voice Telephone: 727-576-9500
Contact_FacsimileTelephone: 727-576-9600
Contact_Electronic Mail Address: reastlake@photoscience.com
Hours of Service: 8.00-5.00 Monday through Friday
Data Set Credit:
Photo Science, Inc. X
Native Data Set Environment:
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; ESRI cN
ArcCatalog 9.3.0.1770
Cross Reference:
Citation Information: 0
Title:
Monroe County
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Data Quality Information:
Attribute Accuracy:
Attribute Accuracy Report: >
To ensure the land cover dataset delivered to the County has a minimum U
classification accuracy of 90-percent for each Land Cover category, Photo a
Science conducted a thematic accuracy assessment as part of the QA
procedure. 0
Photo Science used a quantitative method (a statistical approach)
described by Congalton and Mead(1983)to determine thematic accuracy
of the final Monroe County Land Cover map. This method involved
comparing the results of two separate and independent classifications of
the same features. The first classification results were taken from the
initial 2006 Photo Science map. The second classification results were
taken from the classification derived by an independent
photointerpretation conducted by HDR. Similarities and/or differences
between these two classifications (Photo Science and HDR)were
displayed in an error matrix, (also referred to as a similarity matrix).
The resultant error matrix will be used to measure the overall thematic
accuracy of the first classification results. The following methodology
was applied:
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Step 1: Photo Science randomly selected 20 polygons from each land
cover code from the final map. This equated to 160 polygons.
Step 2: All attributes associated with each of the polygons were dropped,
leaving only a polygon ID.
Step 3: Photo Science subcontractor(HDR) conducted an independent
classification of the 160 selected polygons without referencing Photo
Science's original codes. HDR's results were compared with Photo
Science's and were found to have a 95.8% consistency rating. CL
Logical Consistency Report:
Comparison of the completed land cover data with the 2006 orthophotos
was performed. This was done during photointerpretation and quality
assurance.
Polygon topology present. All polygons were tested for slivers. Every N
polygon has a label, there are no multiple labels within polygons, there are
no contiguous polygons.
Completeness Report: 0
Minimum mapping unit for all land cover polygons was 0.5 acres with the
exception of the "Hammock" category which was 0.35 acres.The study U-
area boundaries for the project were defined by Monroe County. Land
Cover habitat features were captured and classified according to the rules, U)
conventions, and descriptions in the Statement of Work and the
Photointerpretation Key for the "Land Cover dataset for the Florida Keys"
mapping project.
Positional Accuracy: is
Horizontal PositionalAccuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy Report:
The positional accuracy of this data meets USGS NMAS for 1:12000 scale 0
maps. Horizontal accuracy of the data corresponds to the positional
accuracy of the aerotriangulated photography that was controlled by GPS
survey control points.
Lineage:
Source Information:
Source Citation:
Citation Information:
Originator: FDOT/Monroe County
Publication Date: Unknown
Title:
2006 Florida Keys Aerial Photography
Source Scale Denominator: 1:4800
Typeof Source Media: Digital orthophotos
Source Time Period of Content:
Time Period Information:
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Multiple Dates/Times:
Single Date/Time:
Calendar Date: 02/06
Single Date/Time:
Calendar Date: 03/06
SourceCurrentness Reference:
ground condition
Source Citation Abbreviation:
none
Source Contribution:
photographic signature for interpretation of Land Cover data.
Process Step:
Process Description:
Photointerpretation Key
The current photointerpretation key contains examples of all Land Cover
classification types delineated for the study and includes both textural
descriptions of the classification types along with several aerial photo clips
clearly delineated to show users the signatures on the photos.
Process Date: June 19, 2009 0
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Process Description:
Photointerpretation
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Photointerpretation for the project was accomplished using heads up
photogrammetric techniques.
Photointerpreters utilized previously collected field data and in-process U
collection of field data along with other available collateral data to assist
in their interpretation. Throughout the photointerpretation process,
positional accuracy of land cover boundaries was maintained according to 0
the photographic signatures apparent on the photography.
The following coding and classification system was applied during
photointerpretation:
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1 Developed Land
2 Undeveloped Land
3 Impervious surface
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5 Pineland
6 Exotic
7 Scrub mangrove
8 Freshwater Wetland
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9 Salt marsh
10 Buttonwood
11 Mangrove
12 Beach Berm
13 Water
Classification Conventions
1) Developed Land
Comprised of areas of intensive use with much of the land covered by
structures. Examples are dwellings, strip developments, industrial and
commercial complexes, landfills, golfcourses and parks. All impervious X
surface areas below 0.5 acres will also be included within this category.
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Includes open, scarified or disturbed lands which tend to have uncertain 0
land uses and may contain native species.
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allows, the penetration of water. Examples are building roofs, concrete
and asphalt pavements/parking lots and some fine grained soils such as
clays. U
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found throughout the Keys that is natural and generally undisturbed.
5) Pineland
This is an upland forest community with an open canopy dominated by the
native slash pine composed of known species.
6) Exotic
Invasive exotic species include Melaleuca, Australian Pine, Brazilian
Pepper, Leatherleaf and Sapodilla north of the seven mile bridge.
7) Scrub Mangrove
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Typically found in the lower Keys, coastal scrub mangrove of dwarf
mangrove are dominated by known species. Plants are typically less than
5' tall.
8) Freshwater Wetland
Wetland areas with either standing water or saturated soil or both where
the water is fresh or brackish composed of known species. Some
Freshwater Wetlands are isolated and therefore not subject to the MMU of
0.5 acres. Rather,photointerpreters will delineate them without regard to
the MMU. C.
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9) Salt marsh
The salt marsh community is a wetland area subject to tidal influence, and X
the vegetation is dominated by non-woody groundcovers and grasses.
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10) Buttonwood
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Designates the transitional areas located between tidal mangroves and 0
hammocks that are dominated by Buttonwood. The Buttonwood wetland
is a wetland that is usually present in the more landward zone of the
transitional wetland area, and may intermix with more upland
communities. U)
11) Mangrove
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A wetland plant association subject to tidal influence where the vegetation U
is dominated by Black, White or Red mangroves, containing both shrub a
and tree size vegetation.
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12) Beach Berm
A bare sandy shoreline, coastal dune or a mound or ridge of
unconsolidated sand that is immediately landward of, and usually parallel
to, the shoreline. The sand is calcareous material that is the remains of
marine organisms such as corals, algae and molluscs. The berm may
include forested, coastal ridges and may be colonized by hammock
vegetation.
13) Water
All water bodies, both fresh and tidal (saline).
Process Date: March 2009 -June 2009
Process Step:
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Process Description:
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Photo Science, Inc. has established, documented, implemented and
maintains a thorough quality control system.
Photo Science's Quality Control techniques are designed to ensure
products/materials provided by Photo Science are subject to adequate
control of quality to ensure customer satisfaction. The techniques are
designed to prevent discrepancies from occurring and are enforced with 6
positive corrective action when necessary.
Quality control reviews were ongoing throughout the project. The dataset
was examined for adherence to mapping conventions, the PI Key, spatial
and classification accuracy, and photointerpretation consistency. X
In-Process Photointerpretation Quality Assurance N
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Photo Science's Project Manager and the designated QA Photointerpreter C.
systematically reviewed the delineations and classifications interpreted 0
from the aerial photographs.
During quality control review using ARC/GIS software, the QA
Photointerpreter reviewed the land cover delineations interpreted on the
aerial photographs. The original photointerpreter completed the required U)
revisions and resubmitted the data to the QA Photointerpreter. The work
was checked again by the quality assurance photointerpreter prior to
delivery.
Comparison of the completed data with the orthophotos was performed. is
This was done during photointerpretation and quality assurance. a
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The quality of the ArcGIS digital data was monitored by a combination of
manual and automated analyses. A set of automated quality control
programs were used to check for errors, such as missing polygon label
points, label points with no attributes, invalid attribute codes, missing
attributes within the info tables, and two adjacent polygons with the same
attributes.
Process Date: May 2009
Process Step:
Process Description:
Final Geodatabase
At the conclusion of the photointerpretation processes for building
topology and validating the dataset were completed.
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Unique identifiers (record numbers) for resulting polygons were assigned
automatically by the system according to normal ARC/GIS conventions.
Process Date: May 2009
Process Step:
Process Description:
Metadata imported.
Source Used Citation Abbreviation:
L:A1\4onroe_County\tnetadata.xml
Process Date: 20090616
Process Time: 06232500
Spatial Data Organization Information:
Direct Spatial Reference Method: Vector
Point and Vector Object Information:
SDTS Terms Description: X
SDTS Point and Vector_Object_Type: G-polygon
Point and Vector Object Count: 13238 N
SDTS Terms Description:
SDTS Point and Vector Object Type: Label point
Point and Vector Object Count: 4671 0
SDTS Terms Description:
SDTS Point and Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains
Point and Vector Object Count: 4671
SDTS Terms Description: U)
SDTS Point and Vector Object Type: Point
Point and Vector Object Count: 4
SDTS Terms Description: >
SDTS Point and Vector Object Type: Label point U
Point and Vector Object Count: 3954
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Spatial Reference Information:
Horizontal Coordinate System Definition:
Planar:
Map Projection:
Map Projection Name: Transverse Mercator
Transverse Mercator:
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Scale Factor at Central Meridian: 0.999941
Longitude of Central Meridian: -81.000000
Latitude of ProjectionOrigin: 24.333333
False Easting: 656166.666667
False Northing: 0.000000
Planar Coordinate Information:
Planar_Coordinate Encoding Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate Representation:
Abscissa Resolution: 0.000328
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Ordinate Resolution: 0.000328
Planar Distance Units: survey feet
Geodetic Model:
Horizontal Datum Name: D North American 1983 HARN
Ellipsoid Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator of Flattening Ratio: 298.257222
Vertical Coordinate System Definition:
Altitude System Definition:
Altitude Resolution: 0.000100
Altitude Encoding Method: Explicit elevation coordinate included with
horizontal coordinates
Entity and Attribute Information:
Detailed Description: X
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: Monroe—County N
Attribute:
Attribute Label: OBJECTID C,
Attribute Definition: 0
Internal feature number.
Attribute Definition Source: U-
ESRI
Attribute—Domain—Values: U)
Unrepresentable Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute: >
Attribute Label: Shape Length U
Attribute Definition:
Length of feature in internal units.
Attribute Definition—Source: 0
ESRI
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain:
Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: CODE
Attribute Definition:
Character code of the Land Cover classification code as defined in the
Photointerpretation Key
Attribute Definition Source:
Monroe County
Attribute Domain Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 1
Enumerated Domain:
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Enumerated Domain Value: 2
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 3
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 4
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 5
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 6
Enumerated Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 7 C.
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Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 8
Enumerated Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 9
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 10 cN
Enumerated Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 11 C,
Enumerated Domain: 0
Enumerated_Domain Value: 12
Enumerated Domain: U-
Enumerated Domain Value: 13
Attribute: U)
Attribute Label: DESCRIPTION
Attribute Definition:
Character description of the Land Cover classification code as defined in
the Photointerpretation Key is
Attribute Definition Source:
Monroe County
Attribute Domain Values: 0
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Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition:
Developed Land
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition:
Undeveloped Land
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 3
Enumerated Domain—Value Definition:
Impervious surface
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 4
Enumerated Domain—Value Definition:
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Hammock
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 5
Enumerated Domain—Value Definition:
Pineland
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 6
Enumerated Domain—Value Definition:
Exotic
Enumerated Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 7 C.
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Enumerated Domain—Value Definition:
Scrub mangrove
Enumerated Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 8 X
Enumerated Domain Value Definition:
Freshwater Wetland N
Enumerated Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 9 C,
Enumerated Domain Value Definition:
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Salt marsh
Enumerated Domain: U-
Enumerated Domain Value: 10
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: U)
Buttonwood
Enumerated Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 11 >
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: U
Mangrove
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 12 0
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Enumerated Domain Value Definition:
Beach Berm
Enumerated Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: 13
Enumerated Domain Value Definition:
Water
Attribute:
Attribute Label: Shape
Attribute Definition:
Feature geometry.
Attribute Definition Source:
ESRI
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain:
Coordinates defining the features.
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Attribute:
Attribute Label: Shape Area
Attribute Definition:
Area of feature in internal units squared.
Attribute Definition Source:
ESRI
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain:
Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.
Overview Description:
Entity and Attribute Overview:
The Classification system uses numeric codes to represent the land use or
land cover types pertaining to wetlands, uplands, and anthropogenic
features. The code is defined in the attribute field of the PAT.
Entity and Attribute Detail Citation: X
User should refer to the Photointerpretation Classification Key for full
definition of the class codes and their application. N
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Distribution Information: 0
Distributor:
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Contact Information:
Contact Person Primary:
Contact Person: Bryan Davisson U)
Contact Organization: Monroe County
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: U
2798 Overseas Highway
City: Marathon
State or Province: FL 0
Postal Code: 33050
Country: USA
Contact Voice Telephone: (305) 289 2533
Contact Electronic Mail Address: davisson-bryan@monroecounty-
fl.gov
Resource Description: Downloadable Data
Standard Order Process:
Digital Form:
Digital Transfer Information:
Transfer Size: 10.106
Metadata Reference Information:
Metadata Date: 20090616
Metadata Contact:
Contact Information:
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Contact Person Primary:
Contact Person: Richard Eastlake
Contact Organization: Photo Science, Inc.
Contact Position: Technical Manager
Contact_Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address:
10033 Martin Luther King St. Suite 200
City: St. Petersburg
State or Province: FL
Postal Code: 33716
Contact Voice Telephone: 727-576-9500
Contact FacsimileTelephone: 727-576-9600
Contact Electronic Mail Address: rastlake@photoscience.com
Hours of Service: 8.00-5.00 Monday through Friday X
Metadata Standard Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital
Geospatial Metadata N
Metadata Standard Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata Time Convention: local time
Metadata Extensions: 0
Online Linkage: http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.htm1
Profile Name: ESRI Metadata Profile U-
Metadata Extensions:
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