06/21/2001
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FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC HIGHWA YADVISORY GROUP AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is entered into among Clean Florida Keys, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "CFK"
which administers the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor AdvOcacy Group, hereinafter referred to as "CAG"
and local governments and state agencies,. hereinafter 'referred to as "Entities." This Agreement creates a
cooperative relationship among CFK, the CAG and the Entities shown on the signature page hereto.
The parties agree as follows:
1. There is hereby created the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Advisory Group ("SHAG"), which will initiate,
coordinate, recommend and monitor plans, strategies, programs and events for the improvement and
enhancement of the Florida Keys Scenic Highway, set forth in the Corridor Management Plan ("CMP").
2. The SHAG shall be composed of one representative from:
. Florida Keys Scenic Highway CAG
. FOOT District 6
. FOEP Division of Recreation and Parks
. Clean Florida Keys, Inc. (CFK)
. Local Governments of the Florida Keys:
. Islamorada, Village of In-ands Council
. Key Colony -Beach City Council
. Key- West City Commission
. City of-Layton Council
. City of Marathon Council
. Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
and membership can be expanded to a maximum of twenty-five (25) members to include
representatives from the business, environmental, educational, civic, cultural, historical and/or other
sectors as appropriate. Appointments to the SHAG shall be defined under organizational rules to be
developed and should include representation from the Upper, Middle and Lower Keys. All meetings
of the SHAG shall be open to the public pursuant to the Sunshine Law..
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3. Each SHAG member shall provide expertise in the areas of planning, safety, beautification, engineering,
architecture, economics, environmental management, and other areas as appropriate.
4. The SHAG may adopt such organizational rules as shall be necessary or appropriate for the organization and
operation of the SHAG, consistent with the provisions hereof, including as appropriate provision for the
election of officers; formation of committees and task force groups as appropriate; the hiring and retention of
employees or independent contractors; and other appropriate matters at the discretion of the SHAG.
5. The SHAG shall determine the entity that will keep and maintain all records. In no event, however, shall any
local government that is a signatory to this agreement be obligated to maintain any such records unless it
voluntarily agrees to, or is required to by the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
6. Nothing contained herein shall constitute the adoption of the provisions ofthe CMP as a law, regulation or
ordinance of any public body. Land management decisions, directions, budgeting and implementation of the
public lands within the corridor are the responsibility of the individual public agencies as appropriate.
7. Land management and administration, policies, staffing, budgeting, development and operation of public land
and facilities are the responsibilities of several federal and state agencies and local governments along the
Corridor. The recommendations of the CMP shall provide guidance for these Entities' decisions, but shall not
obligate these federal and state agencies and local governments to any action.
8. The FKSHAG shall not take any actions that cormnit the Florida DEP (FDEP) Division of Recreation and Parks
to any action, funding, staffmg or operational responsibilities, including but not limited to entering any
agreements and applying for any grant funds, without the prior written approval of The Division of Recreation
and Parks.
9. The FKSHAG shall not take any actions that cormnit the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to any
action, funding, staffmg or operational responsibilities, including but not limited to entering any agreements and
applying for any grant funds, without the prior written approval ofFDOT.
10. The FKSHAG shall not take any actions that cormnit anyone or all of the respective local governments,
. Islamorada, Village of Islands Council
. Key Colony Beach City Council
. Key West City Cormnission
. City of Layton Council
. City of Marathon Council
. Momoe County Board of County Cormnissioners
to any action, funding, staffing or operational responsibilities, including but n'bt limited to entering any
agreements and applying for any grant funds, without the prior written approval of each respective government
as listed above.
11. The FKSHAG shall not take any actions that cormnit the Florida Keys Scenic Highway CAG or Clean Florida
Keys, Inc. to any action, funding, staffing or operational responsibilities, including but not limited to entering
any agreements and applying for any grant funds, without the prior written approval of the CAG and CFK..
12. The ability of the FDEP, Division of Recreation and Parks to participate in the programs of the FKSHAG is
dependent on annual appropriations from the Florida Legislature.
13. The ability of the FDOT to participate in the programs of the FKSHAG is dependent on annual appropriations
from the Florida Legislature.
14. The ability of anyone or all of the respective local governments listed in #10 above, to participate in the
programs of the FKSHAG is dependent on annual budget appropriations. Nothing in this agreement
shall obligate the respective local governments to make any such budget or in-kind services appropriation.
15. The ability of the CAG and CFK to participate in the programs of the FKSHAG is dependent on their annual
budgets.
16. This Agreement is a continuing contract and program to ensure implementation and consistency in carrying out
the goals, objectives and strategies of the CMP. However, any member Entity may tenninate its participation in
the FKSHAG upon thirty (30) days written notice. The FKSHAG will tenninate when no party remains active.
17. This Agreement may be amended only with the written consent of all the parties hereto. This Agreement shall
be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection - Division of Recreation and Parks
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement.
Islamorada, Village of Islands Council
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this agreement:
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Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor Management Entity Agreement
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