Resolution 205-2000
FILED FOR RECORD
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RESOLUTIOtf 0 5 2000
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY
DANNY L. KOLHALE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO ALLOW THE
eLK. CI~ICO.RIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO DESIGN,
MONROE COUNTY. n.~. BUILD, AND MAINTAIN THE PROPOSED
FLORIDA KEYS OVERSEAS HERITAGE TRAIL
Whereas, Monroe County is committed to safe alternative transportation options along US 1 for
non-motorized users; and
Whereas, Monroe County has been seeking a method for attracting low impact, resource
friendly tourists; and
Whereas, Monroe County has been seeking alternatives to long-term maintenance costs
associated with a Keys-wide recreational trail; and
Whereas, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners approved the development of a
master plan for the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail; and
Whereas, Monroe County, the Florida Department of Transportation, and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection worked as partners and contributed equally to the
funding of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plan; and
Whereas, trail implementation strategies and agency partnerships were explored throughout the
master planning process; and
Whereas, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has designated the Florida Keys
Overseas Heritage Trail as one of three statewide priority trails; and
Whereas, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection offered to build and maintain the
Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail; and
Whereas, the Florida Department of Transportation has programmed over $10,000,000 in its
current Five-Year Transportation Plan for the design and construction of recreational trail
segments along US 1 in the Florida Keys;
Whereas, the Florida Department of Transportation will allow the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, as a Local Agency Program (LAP)-certified organization for federally
funded projects, to administer programmed enhancement funding for the design and
construction of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail;
Whereas, Monroe County has been coordinating closely with its municipalities throughout the
trail master planning phase;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING MEASURES TO IMPLEMENT THE
FLORIDA KEYS OVERSEAS HERITAGE TRAIL:
1, The Florida Department of Environmental Protection will become the lead agency in the
planning, design, and construction of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail;
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2. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection will act as the agent for Monroe County
in the administration of programmed trail funds in the Florida Department of Transportation,
District 6 Five Year Transportation Plan including:
Project Name Mile Marker # Miles DOT Item Year Estimate (3/00)
#
Grassy Key 54.5-59.5 5 2505681 2001 $1,118,920.00
Big Coppitt Key 11-15 4 2505651 2001 $885,263.00
Knight's Key 47 2505671 2001 $784,704.00
Saddlebunch Key 15-16.5 1.5 2505721 2002 $382,134.00
Bahia Honda to Little Duck 36.5-40.2 3.5 2505711 2003 $895,230.00
Key Haven to Big Coppitt 5.2-9.6 4.4 2505851 2003 $1,104,290.00
Summerland-Bahia Honda 25-37 12 4056321 2004 $1,654,450.00
Summerland-Bahia Honda 25-37 4056321 2004 $330,044.00
Sugarloaf to Summerland 16.5-24.5 8 4056331 2004 $1,317,831.00
Grassy Key to Long Key 59.2-65.2 6 4056301 2004 $973,123.00
City of Layton to Annes Beach 68.4-73.8 5.4 4056341 2004 $856,516.00
Totals 49.8 $10,302,505,00
3. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has permission to enter into a
maintenance agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation District 6 for all portions
of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail including those currently maintained by Monroe
County Public Works Division;
4. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection may apply for future design,
construction, and maintenance funds for the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail. The Florida
Keys Overseas Heritage Trail will be the top priority for Monroe County during the selection and
ranking of future Florida Department of Transportation enhancement projects and other grant
funds.
5. Monroe County will contribute $1,000,000 in impact fees during fiscal year 2000/2001 to
upgrade and widen existing trail segments and to close existing gaps in portions of the Florida
Keys Overseas Heritage Trail located within unincorporated Monroe County and the new City of
Marathon, Funds will be spent in accordance with the Monroe County Code.
6, Monroe County will continue to coordinate closely with its municipalities and other
participating agencies to forward the goals of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail.
7. Monroe County requests the Florida Department of Transportation, District 6 to reallocate
design and construction funds currently programmed for the CR 905 shoulder widening towards
the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED By The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 18tltiay of May, 2000.
Mayor Shirley Freeman
Mayor Pro Tern George Neugent
Commissioner Wilhemina Harvey
Commissioner Mary Kay Reich
Commissioner Nora Williams
Yes
Yes
Not Present
Yes
Ye'S
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