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r,�� Mayor Craig Cates,District 1
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
y Michelle Lincoln,District 2
James K.Scholl,District 3
Ij David Rice,District 4
County Commission Meeting
February 15, 2023
Agenda Item Number: L.1
Agenda Item Summary #11727
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 1
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Amanda Leggett(305) 292-3430
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, expressing the Board's support for efforts of the Florida Keys Aqueduct
Authority to situate a reverse osmosis plant in or near Marathon, Florida in the Middle Keys.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) has plans to build a
reverse osmosis (RO) plant in the Middle Keys area. The RO plant will allow the FKAA to
supplement the freshwater needs of the community when the main transmission line is down due
to breaks and repairs. The RO plant will also allow the FKAA to provide drinking water should
the main transmission line be damaged during a hurricane.
The FKAA has submitted an appropriations request to the Florida Legislature to help fund the
project. The resolution expresses the BOCC's support for the FKAA's appropriations request.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: None.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
2.15.23 Resolution in support of FKAA funding from state for RO Plant in Marathon area
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: Immediately
Expiration Date: none
Total Dollar Value of Contract: n/a
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Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
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Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
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REVIEWED BY:
Craig Cates Completed 01/31/2023 2:42 PM
Bob Shillinger Completed 01/31/2023 2:58 PM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 01/31/2023 3:05 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 02/15/2023 9:00 AM
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A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
EXPRESSING THE BOARD'S SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF
THE FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT AUTHORITY TO
SITUATE A REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT IN OR NEAR
MARATHON, FLORIDA IN THE MIDDLE KEYS. 1�
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WHEREAS, the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (the "Authority") was created by
Special Legislation, Chapter 76-441, Laws of Florida, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ("the Board" or "BOCC") finds that 0
cooperation among local governments and the Authority is critical for providing essential water
services in the Florida Keys; and
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WHEREAS, the BOCC finds that the Florida Keys is served by a 130 mile long
transmission line that brings water from Florida City to Key West that is maintained by the
Authority; and
WHEREAS, a new reverse osmosis plant is set to come online in Stock Island that will
benefit MONROE COUNTY residents; and CL
WHEREAS, the Authority is beginning the process of replacing a near fifty year old
transmission line, which is an expensive and years-long endeavor; and 0
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WHEREAS, during the lengthy replacement process the transmission line is sure to suffer U)
occasional leaks; and 0
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WHEREAS, situating a second reverse osmosis plant in or near Marathon, Florida would
allow the Authority to generate more water locally, which will be useful during leaks in the
transmission line especially following a hurricane; and
WHEREAS, the BOCC is aware of the Authority's attempts to secure state and federal 4-
funding for their necessary water projects to supplement a local share; and 0
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WHEREAS, the siting of additional reverse osmosis plants in the Florida Keys will
enhance the health, welfare and safety of residents of the entire Monroe County. U)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY FLORIDA THAT: 0
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1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated as findings of fact of the Board;
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2. The Board expresses its unqualified support for the Authority's siting of a reverse osmosis N
plant in or near Marathon in the Middle Keys.
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3. The Board respectfully urges the Florida Legislature and the Governor support the
Aqueduct Authority's worthwhile requests for water projects in the Florida Keys; and
4. This resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, �
Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 15th day of February, 2023. CL
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Mayor Craig Cates
Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein
Commissioner Michelle Lincoln
Commissioner James Scholl 0
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Commissioner David Rice
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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MAYOR CRAIG CATES
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ATTEST: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM & LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
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